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Title: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Archie Mitchell on June 23, 2009, 11:32:19 PM
Following on from the movie recommendations thread, anybody got any good TV shows to reccomend to watch?

As the summer is approaching, I won't have alot to do at work and easily can watch alot of videos at work  ;D

Shows that I have watched and would reccomend others to watch would be:

It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia
The Office US
Entourage

Currently watching The Wire and Shameless and enjoying them so far.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on June 23, 2009, 11:36:10 PM
Criminal minds
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tyrone86 on June 23, 2009, 11:51:07 PM
Currently working my way through House which is excellent but others I'd recommend

Mad Men
Dexter
Deadwood

and as Pints says Criminal Minds is very good too.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on June 23, 2009, 11:52:54 PM
The Mentalist on five is easy watched.

New season of Entourage starts in a few weeks so can't wait for that.

Criminal Minds as Pints has suggested is worth watching - Fridays at 9pm on Living, or available for download.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on June 24, 2009, 11:19:14 AM
Just finished watching Shameless series 1.  Only started watching the latest series on C4, so looking forward to catching up.  The obvious shows which are excellent viewing are 24 and Lost.  Sopranos is next on my hitlist.  I used to love Without a Trace but it sorta fizzled out.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Gaoth Dobhair Abu on June 24, 2009, 11:40:47 AM
Supernatural
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggysego on June 24, 2009, 11:48:51 AM
Quantum Leap  ;D
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: AbbeySider on June 24, 2009, 11:55:29 AM
Entourage,
Entourage,

Did I mention Entourage?  ;D
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: vav on June 24, 2009, 11:57:31 AM
Without A Trace.. & ya can't beat a good aul episode of Scrubs..
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: full back on June 24, 2009, 11:59:45 AM
Quote from: AbbeySider on June 24, 2009, 11:55:29 AM
Entourage,
Entourage,

Did I mention Entourage?  ;D

You can say it as many times as you want Abbeysider
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: D4S on June 24, 2009, 12:26:42 PM
Hven't watched it but a right few people I know think Gavin & Stacey is the funniest sitcom ever!  For me personally FRIENDS will never be beaten...Phoebe makes me double over laughin :D
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggysego on June 24, 2009, 12:29:05 PM
Quote from: D4S on June 24, 2009, 12:26:42 PM
Hven't watched it but a right few people I know think Gavin & Stacey is the funniest sitcom ever!  For me personally FRIENDS will never be beaten...Phoebe makes me double over laughin :D

Gavin & Stacey is rubbish and whilst Friends was funny, it hasn't stood the test of time in my opinion.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Doogie Browser on June 24, 2009, 12:37:57 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on June 23, 2009, 11:52:54 PM
New season of Entourage starts in a few weeks so can't wait for that.
When will this be on over here?  I see it premieres on 12th July in the US, normally ITV2 had the shows a few days later, would be great if this was the case.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: clarshack on June 24, 2009, 12:50:31 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on June 23, 2009, 11:52:54 PM

New season of Entourage starts in a few weeks so can't wait for that.

when does entourage start again on ITV2?

I thought gavin & stacey was very funny up until last years christmas special which was a bit hit and miss.

without a trace is another good show but i havent seen the latest season.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: stevo-08 on June 24, 2009, 12:54:17 PM
Rescue Me was recommended to me.
Have just started watching it, looks alright - Tommy certainly has a few "issues".

Has anyone seen it?? Think there's about 6 seasons in all.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Our Nail Loney on June 24, 2009, 12:54:56 PM
Any comedy fans MUST buy Curb Your Enthusiasm

My favourite show, comedy wise anyway...

Larry David is a legend, as is big Jeff!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: TacadoirArdMhacha on June 24, 2009, 12:56:28 PM
Quote from: clarshack on June 24, 2009, 12:50:31 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on June 23, 2009, 11:52:54 PM

New season of Entourage starts in a few weeks so can't wait for that.

when does entourage start again on ITV2?

I thought gavin & stacey was very funny up until last years christmas special which was a bit hit and miss.

without a trace is another good show but i havent seen the latest season.

One of the best shows on TV. Like most of the Armerican Crime drama - law and orders, CSIs (except CSI Miami) but Without a Trace and Criminal Minds are definitely the best two.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: The Real Laoislad on June 24, 2009, 12:56:51 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on June 24, 2009, 12:29:05 PM
Quote from: D4S on June 24, 2009, 12:26:42 PM
Hven't watched it but a right few people I know think Gavin & Stacey is the funniest sitcom ever!  For me personally FRIENDS will never be beaten...Phoebe makes me double over laughin :D

Gavin & Stacey is rubbish and whilst Friends was funny, it hasn't stood the test of time in my opinion.

Bollix  >:(
Gavin & Stacey is quality viewing!

Anyone ever see that Australian show called Kath and Kim ? very funny imho!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Doogie Browser on June 24, 2009, 01:00:16 PM
Quote from: Our Nail Loney on June 24, 2009, 12:54:56 PM
Any comedy fans MUST buy Curb Your Enthusiasm

My favourite show, comedy wise anyway...

Larry David is a legend, as is big Jeff!
Great show.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: D4S on June 24, 2009, 01:03:32 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on June 24, 2009, 12:56:51 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on June 24, 2009, 12:29:05 PM
Quote from: D4S on June 24, 2009, 12:26:42 PM
Hven't watched it but a right few people I know think Gavin & Stacey is the funniest sitcom ever!  For me personally FRIENDS will never be beaten...Phoebe makes me double over laughin :D

Gavin & Stacey is rubbish and whilst Friends was funny, it hasn't stood the test of time in my opinion.

Bollix  >:(
Gavin & Stacey is quality viewing!

Anyone ever see that Australian show called Kath and Kim ? very funny imho!

Haven't watched Gavin & Stacey so can't really comment buta few friends think it's hilarious.  Have to disagree about Friends though Ziggy, I could stick E4 on anyday of the week and watch an episode of Friends I've watched 8 times before and still laugh out loud at it, personal preference I suppose.  Have watched Kath & Kim a few times and it is funny but a bit slow with the gags.

In terms of a whole series it's hard to beat Prison Break Series 1+2, got a bit tedious though by series 3! How many times can people break out!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Longshanks on June 24, 2009, 01:13:44 PM
Flight of the Choncords and Curb your Enthusiasm for me...

Also for easy watching and a good few laughs, two and a half men.. ;D
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Hound on June 24, 2009, 01:17:20 PM
Quote from: stevo-08 on June 24, 2009, 12:54:17 PM
Rescue Me was recommended to me.
Have just started watching it, looks alright - Tommy certainly has a few "issues".

Has anyone seen it?? Think there's about 6 seasons in all.
I really enjoyed Rescue Me. There is one element to it thats a bit weird, but if you can get over that you'll enjoy it. His crew are a great gang!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Archie Mitchell on June 24, 2009, 01:19:49 PM
Quote from: Longshanks on June 24, 2009, 01:13:44 PM
Flight of the Choncords and Curb your Enthusiasm for me...

Also for easy watching and a good few laughs, two and a half men.. ;D

Horrible show!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: stevo-08 on June 24, 2009, 01:38:17 PM
Quote from: Hound on June 24, 2009, 01:17:20 PM
Quote from: stevo-08 on June 24, 2009, 12:54:17 PM
Rescue Me was recommended to me.
Have just started watching it, looks alright - Tommy certainly has a few "issues".

Has anyone seen it?? Think there's about 6 seasons in all.
I really enjoyed Rescue Me. There is one element to it thats a bit weird, but if you can get over that you'll enjoy it. His crew are a great gang!

Yea, they seem like great craic alright. I've only watched the first 2 episodes of season one, the bit when the 2 new recruits were trying to explain Metrosexual to the older lads, had me in tears.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on June 24, 2009, 01:41:49 PM
A show I started watching a show a few years back when getting ready for work, and I have seen so many repeats of each episode now but I still love it - Everybody Loves Raymond.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggysego on June 24, 2009, 01:55:05 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on June 24, 2009, 01:41:49 PM
A show I started watching a show a few years back when getting ready for work, and I have seen so many repeats of each episode now but I still love it - Everybody Loves Raymond.

Quality show. Catch it the odd morning before work too.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: longball on June 24, 2009, 02:35:58 PM
Gavin and Stacy very good.
Inbetweeners excellent if u havent seen it watch this show there only 2 seasons so far 6 eps in each and they only last 25 mins an ep but brilliant.

Other shows i really recommend:
Entourage- have always said most under-rated show on tv
Greys Anatomy
The Big Bang Theory
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tim Buzaglo on June 24, 2009, 03:19:02 PM
Quote from: D4S on June 24, 2009, 12:26:42 PM
Hven't watched it but a right few people I know think Gavin & Stacey is the funniest sitcom ever!  For me personally FRIENDS will never be beaten...Phoebe makes me double over laughin :D

....christ!

Gavin and stacey is worth watching though!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Siggy on June 24, 2009, 03:41:37 PM
The West Wing is a must see.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Celt_Man on June 24, 2009, 03:49:05 PM
Supernatural is a top show, Rome is a great one too if you hadn't seen it before. Jericho is a little known one which I thught was excellent - couldn't believe it didn't stay on the air longer than it did.  Watching a bit of Harper's Island on RTÉ 2 these days, seems decent enough.  If you're into your Sci-fi and enjoyed the movie Serenity check out the original series Firefly....
And for just watching a once off show without worrying about series wide story arcs - hard to be any of the Law & Orders
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Longshanks on June 24, 2009, 04:19:36 PM
Quote from: Archie Mitchell on June 24, 2009, 01:19:49 PM
Quote from: Longshanks on June 24, 2009, 01:13:44 PM
Flight of the Choncords and Curb your Enthusiasm for me...

Also for easy watching and a good few laughs, two and a half men.. ;D

Horrible show!!

whats horrible about it?? its original, funny and well written...
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: vav on June 24, 2009, 04:57:02 PM
Lost in Austen was a good 4 part mini series if ya like Pride & Prejudice..

ohs & never forget Home & Away!!  8)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Our Nail Loney on June 24, 2009, 05:29:52 PM
Here are the TV shows that I have box sets of:

Curb Your Enthusiasm
South Park
I'm Alan Partridge
Friends
Gavin and Stacey
Scrubs
The Office
Extras
The Wire
Bo Selecta
The Offce: An American Workplace
The Inbetweeners
Father Ted
Dirty Sanchez
Peep Show
Family Guy
Phoenix Nights
Spaced
Max and Paddy

Would recommend them all...

Ones I have in my wishlist on Amazon include: Sopranos, Oz, Arrested Development, Flight of the Conchords, Rome, The Corner, Entourage, Band Of Brothers, Coupling, Brass Eye and Nathan Barley
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggysego on June 24, 2009, 06:40:30 PM
Quote from: vav on June 24, 2009, 04:57:02 PM
ohs & never forget Home & Away!!  8)

I've lost all respect for you now.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: vav on June 24, 2009, 06:49:35 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on June 24, 2009, 06:40:30 PM
Quote from: vav on June 24, 2009, 04:57:02 PM
ohs & never forget Home & Away!!  8)

I've lost all respect for you now.

haha so ya mean ya actually had some in the first place  :o ... tutsky everyone knows H&A is the best soap going   :)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggysego on June 24, 2009, 06:54:50 PM
Quote from: vav on June 24, 2009, 06:49:35 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on June 24, 2009, 06:40:30 PM
Quote from: vav on June 24, 2009, 04:57:02 PM
ohs & never forget Home & Away!!  8)

I've lost all respect for you now.

haha so ya mean ya actually had some in the first place  :o ... tutsky everyone knows H&A is the best soap going   :)

I felt bad after the bad start we got off to.... not anymore. You're ex-communicated.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: vav on June 24, 2009, 07:05:35 PM
aww well thanks I'll keep that in mind so  :-*  :P
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on June 24, 2009, 08:17:31 PM
Good idea nail - here's the ones I have box sets of/downloaded:

Arrested development
Curb your enthusiasm
Seinfeld
Frasier
Everybody loves raymond
the office
Only fools and horses
The west wing - best £150 quid ever spent
Friends
The Royle Family
My Family
That 70s Show
Band of Brothers
The Unit - never hear much talk about it but it's a great show
Criminal minds
without a trace
Malcolm in the middle
Inbetweeners
Shamless
Bones
Peep Show
Grounded for Life
Off centre
black books
the detectives
men behaving badly
Fresh prince
one foot in the grave
Teachers
Thin blue line

I think that's it
Have a few lined up to watch, dexter, sopranos, the wire, heroes  etc
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Our Nail Loney on June 24, 2009, 10:44:10 PM
I am gonna have to get into The West Wing, I have never heard a bad word spoken about it, everyone seems to love it...

Is The Detectives the one with jasper Carrott? I liked that when I was younger.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Archie Mitchell on June 24, 2009, 10:46:23 PM
You have some pile of DVD box sets there Our Nail! Entourage is the one to go for next. I have all the series downloaded if you want a copy?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: longball on June 25, 2009, 09:02:06 AM
Does anyone watch the show Phsyc? think it is on BBC at the weekends whenever i see it on i watch it, its a very funny dective show, sorta like Monk only with laughs.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Hound on June 25, 2009, 09:20:57 AM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on June 24, 2009, 08:17:31 PM
The Unit - never hear much talk about it but it's a great show
Agreed.

But it must be over a year since I've seen it. Is it finished or what channel shows it?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Our Nail Loney on June 25, 2009, 09:56:15 AM
Quote from: longball on June 25, 2009, 09:02:06 AM
Does anyone watch the show Phsyc? think it is on BBC at the weekends whenever i see it on i watch it, its a very funny dective show, sorta like Monk only with laughs.

f**k Monk was a good show, used to watch that religiously at uni... Without A Trace another show I used to watch most days at uni. Its class as well.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Doogie Browser on June 25, 2009, 11:00:52 AM
Lads, get yourself a copy of Blackadder box set, great value and a great show.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on June 25, 2009, 07:12:04 PM
Quote from: Hound on June 25, 2009, 09:20:57 AM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on June 24, 2009, 08:17:31 PM
The Unit - never hear much talk about it but it's a great show
Agreed.

But it must be over a year since I've seen it. Is it finished or what channel shows it?
Haven't a clue, I have series 1 and 2 on dvd, have series 3 downloaded though I've only seen a bit, I think it's well in to series 4 now.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tyrone86 on June 25, 2009, 08:26:44 PM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on June 25, 2009, 07:12:04 PM
Quote from: Hound on June 25, 2009, 09:20:57 AM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on June 24, 2009, 08:17:31 PM
The Unit - never hear much talk about it but it's a great show
Agreed.

But it must be over a year since I've seen it. Is it finished or what channel shows it?
Haven't a clue, I have series 1 and 2 on dvd, have series 3 downloaded though I've only seen a bit, I think it's well in to series 4 now.

I think I saw somewhere recently that Season 4 is the last one.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on June 25, 2009, 08:32:45 PM
The Unit is/was on Bravo I think.

I've watched the first few series of Dexter but I've interest in the current series.

Entourage airs first in the US on 12th July so should be on itv2 a week or so later.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Irenses on June 25, 2009, 09:23:53 PM
The IT Crowd is well worth a watch. Comes from the same writer as Father Ted and Black Books and is a similar kinda humour. Very funny.

And Flight of the Concords I love aswell.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Celt_Man on June 25, 2009, 10:24:18 PM
Quote from: tyrone86 on June 25, 2009, 08:26:44 PM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on June 25, 2009, 07:12:04 PM
Quote from: Hound on June 25, 2009, 09:20:57 AM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on June 24, 2009, 08:17:31 PM
The Unit - never hear much talk about it but it's a great show
Agreed.

But it must be over a year since I've seen it. Is it finished or what channel shows it?
Haven't a clue, I have series 1 and 2 on dvd, have series 3 downloaded though I've only seen a bit, I think it's well in to series 4 now.

I think I saw somewhere recently that Season 4 is the last one.
Try watchtvsitcoms.com for the Unit - and yep is a top show which rarely gets mentioned
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on June 26, 2009, 01:28:21 AM
This might be a bit high brow for some of you,
The Singing Detective   6 part bbc drama of a Dennis Potter book with Michael Gambon.
It was shown on tv about 20 years ago.
One of the best dramatisations of a book ever done, no exaggeration.


There is an active torrent file of the whole series on Demonoid  (if you are a member).
Just Episode 1,2 and 4 are active on pirate bay.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on June 28, 2009, 06:19:55 PM
Quote from: Celt_Man on June 25, 2009, 10:24:18 PM
Quote from: tyrone86 on June 25, 2009, 08:26:44 PM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on June 25, 2009, 07:12:04 PM
Quote from: Hound on June 25, 2009, 09:20:57 AM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on June 24, 2009, 08:17:31 PM
The Unit - never hear much talk about it but it's a great show
Agreed.

But it must be over a year since I've seen it. Is it finished or what channel shows it?
Haven't a clue, I have series 1 and 2 on dvd, have series 3 downloaded though I've only seen a bit, I think it's well in to series 4 now.

I think I saw somewhere recently that Season 4 is the last one.
Try watchtvsitcoms.com for the Unit - and yep is a top show which rarely gets mentioned
Been catching up on the Unit this weekend, series 3 isnt wonderful but I'm about 9 episodes in to series 4 and it's EXCELLENT. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tyroneboi on June 28, 2009, 09:22:12 PM
Quote from: Our Nail Loney on June 24, 2009, 10:44:10 PM
I am gonna have to get into The West Wing, I have never heard a bad word spoken about it, everyone seems to love it...

Is The Detectives the one with jasper Carrott? I liked that when I was younger.

Absolutely superb show. Bought the complete boxset (seasons 1-7) on amazon for 60 quid couple of weeks ago and I'm already up the end of season 2.

Also a big fan of Flight of the Conchords, Inbetweeners and pretty much everything else on the list you had Nail.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Doogie Browser on July 03, 2009, 12:58:25 PM
Does anyone watch 30 Rock?  Great comdey written by Tina Fey of Saturday Night Live (Sarah Palin) fame.  Its on 3e and Five, well worth watching.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggysego on July 03, 2009, 01:05:04 PM
Quote from: Doogie Browser on July 03, 2009, 12:58:25 PM
Does anyone watch 30 Rock?  Great comdey written by Tina Fey of Saturday Night Live (Sarah Palin) fame.  Its on 3e and Five, well worth watching.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bOx-gqoB2Nw (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bOx-gqoB2Nw)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: longball on August 04, 2009, 04:22:38 PM
Has everyone got their applications into sidelinekick for 2nite?

I dunno what to watch.... the woman will want to watch CSI but im gonna put my foot down and watch Big Bro..... if SLK lets me  :-[
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: AbbeySider on August 04, 2009, 04:24:35 PM
Does anyone catch Fur TV at 11:30 on MTV.

I have only caught one or two episodes but its really funny!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Archie Mitchell on August 04, 2009, 05:08:43 PM
SidelineKick is overloaded with applications at the minute. I'm still waiting to hear back from him if im allowed to watch Friday night's Big Brother.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: SidelineKick on August 04, 2009, 05:24:13 PM
Quote from: longball on August 04, 2009, 04:22:38 PM
Has everyone got their applications into sidelinekick for 2nite?

I dunno what to watch.... the woman will want to watch CSI but im gonna put my foot down and watch Big Bro..... if SLK lets me  :-[

CSI is a good show, but if I wouldnt want to side with a woman, I'd look gay.  Plus there are a few applications to watch Why Bother, I mean Big Brother.  So I am lifting the ban on BB for 2009.  Watch 'til your hearts are content, which should be about 10 minutes max!

Quote from: AbbeySider on August 04, 2009, 04:24:35 PM
Does anyone catch Fur TV at 11:30 on MTV.

I have only caught one or two episodes but its really funny!

I have never heard of this so no chance.  Do not watch this.


A must watch for everyone tonight is The Inbetweeners. If you do not watch it do not bother logging in tomorrow.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Archie Mitchell on August 04, 2009, 06:07:27 PM
Quote from: SidelineKick on August 04, 2009, 05:24:13 PM
Quote from: longball on August 04, 2009, 04:22:38 PM
Has everyone got their applications into sidelinekick for 2nite?

I dunno what to watch.... the woman will want to watch CSI but im gonna put my foot down and watch Big Bro..... if SLK lets me  :-[

CSI is a good show, but if I wouldnt want to side with a woman, I'd look gay.  Plus there are a few applications to watch Why Bother, I mean Big Brother.  So I am lifting the ban on BB for 2009.  Watch 'til your hearts are content, which should be about 10 minutes max!

Quote from: AbbeySider on August 04, 2009, 04:24:35 PM
Does anyone catch Fur TV at 11:30 on MTV.

I have only caught one or two episodes but its really funny!

I have never heard of this so no chance.  Do not watch this.


A must watch for everyone tonight is The Inbetweeners. If you do not watch it do not bother logging in tomorrow.

Affirmitive. Also the show on before this is worth watching - "You Have Been Watching".

Also not forgetting Eastenders of course.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on August 05, 2009, 09:35:26 AM
QuoteA must watch for everyone tonight is The Inbetweeners. If you do not watch it do not bother logging in tomorrow.

anyone know when season 3 is starting?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: longball on August 05, 2009, 09:37:15 AM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on August 05, 2009, 09:35:26 AM
QuoteA must watch for everyone tonight is The Inbetweeners. If you do not watch it do not bother logging in tomorrow.

anyone know when season 3 is starting?

Season 3 was only comfirmed last night they are due to start filming soon. Think this series revolves round house hunting for a shagging pad.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on August 05, 2009, 09:38:23 AM
Quote from: longball on August 05, 2009, 09:37:15 AM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on August 05, 2009, 09:35:26 AM
QuoteA must watch for everyone tonight is The Inbetweeners. If you do not watch it do not bother logging in tomorrow.

anyone know when season 3 is starting?

Season 3 was only comfirmed last night they are due to start filming soon. Think this series revolves round house hunting for a shagging pad.

Great, cant come quick enough. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Doogie Browser on August 05, 2009, 09:39:55 AM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on August 05, 2009, 09:38:23 AM
Quote from: longball on August 05, 2009, 09:37:15 AM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on August 05, 2009, 09:35:26 AM
QuoteA must watch for everyone tonight is The Inbetweeners. If you do not watch it do not bother logging in tomorrow.

anyone know when season 3 is starting?

Season 3 was only comfirmed last night they are due to start filming soon. Think this series revolves round house hunting for a shagging pad.
Great, cant come quick enough. 
Just got into the 2nd series on Channel 4, its bloody brilliant! 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: SidelineKick on August 05, 2009, 09:42:25 AM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on August 05, 2009, 09:38:23 AM
Quote from: longball on August 05, 2009, 09:37:15 AM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on August 05, 2009, 09:35:26 AM
QuoteA must watch for everyone tonight is The Inbetweeners. If you do not watch it do not bother logging in tomorrow.

anyone know when season 3 is starting?

Season 3 was only comfirmed last night they are due to start filming soon. Think this series revolves round house hunting for a shagging pad.

Great, cant come quick enough. 

That's what she said.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: kinghen on August 05, 2009, 11:55:28 AM
I would highly recommend "early doors" its a comedy that was on bbc
written by "dave" from the royle family, who also acts in it, hilariously funny, some great characters and also has the ability to move you emotionally.

I'm not ashamed to admit i shed a tear  :'(
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: AbbeySider on August 05, 2009, 12:28:31 PM
Quote from: SidelineKick on August 04, 2009, 05:24:13 PM

Quote from: AbbeySider on August 04, 2009, 04:24:35 PM
Does anyone catch Fur TV at 11:30 on MTV.

I have only caught one or two episodes but its really funny!

I have never heard of this so no chance.  Do not watch this.


This is the funniest 10 mins of a show with puppets you will ever see.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QmAPMTNu8bM

Let me know what you think.

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bingobus on August 05, 2009, 12:36:41 PM
Quote from: kinghen on August 05, 2009, 11:55:28 AM
I would highly recommend "early doors" its a comedy that was on bbc
written by "dave" from the royle family, who also acts in it, hilariously funny, some great characters and also has the ability to move you emotionally.

I'm not ashamed to admit i shed a tear  :'(

Absolute brillant show, simple humour and great laughs. All set in a few scenes.

Pity they only did a couple series of it but it was the type of show that had a limited life span.

"To the regiment, I wish I was there"
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggysego on August 05, 2009, 01:44:04 PM
Quote from: Doogie Browser on August 05, 2009, 09:39:55 AM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on August 05, 2009, 09:38:23 AM
Quote from: longball on August 05, 2009, 09:37:15 AM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on August 05, 2009, 09:35:26 AM
QuoteA must watch for everyone tonight is The Inbetweeners. If you do not watch it do not bother logging in tomorrow.

anyone know when season 3 is starting?

Season 3 was only comfirmed last night they are due to start filming soon. Think this series revolves round house hunting for a shagging pad.
Great, cant come quick enough. 
Just got into the 2nd series on Channel 4, its bloody brilliant! 

I was late coming to the show too. Brilliant comedy, laughing that hard at parts, I cry.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on August 05, 2009, 01:48:51 PM
I was bored on iPlayer one day and came across a show called "Outnumbered". It centres around a seemingly normal family with Kids who are a bit crazy. Apparently it's semi improvised so it does come across as fairly real. I downloaded the 2 series as soon as I watched one episode and they are all great. If you can get to watch it you should.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggysego on August 05, 2009, 02:13:21 PM
Quote from: screenexile on August 05, 2009, 01:48:51 PM
I was bored on iPlayer one day and came across a show called "Outnumbered". It centres around a seemingly normal family with Kids who are a bit crazy. Apparently it's semi improvised so it does come across as fairly real. I downloaded the 2 series as soon as I watched one episode and they are all great. If you can get to watch it you should.

Caught an episode or two of it in the past. These kind of sitcoms are usually crap (My Family), but Outnumbered was very good. Unfortunately I keep forgetting to tune into it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on August 05, 2009, 03:18:52 PM
For the kind of thing to expect have a look at this... the young girl is playing 'Hells Kitchen' with her dolls.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tcgCx7tVBRo

Have to agree about 'My Family' zig it's utter tripe along with a few other BBC sitcoms in fairness... 2 pints of lager, my hero (I hate Ardal O'Hanlon now because of this nonsense show!), grownups, the thin blue line etc.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: AbbeySider on August 05, 2009, 03:30:29 PM
Quote from: AbbeySider on August 05, 2009, 12:28:31 PM
This is the funniest 10 mins of a show with puppets you will ever see.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QmAPMTNu8bM

Let me know what you think.

Did anyone get a chance to watch the above link for FurTV....
Watch it if you get a few mins! Its worth it...
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on August 05, 2009, 03:44:19 PM
Quote from: AbbeySider on August 05, 2009, 03:30:29 PM
Quote from: AbbeySider on August 05, 2009, 12:28:31 PM
This is the funniest 10 mins of a show with puppets you will ever see.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QmAPMTNu8bM

Let me know what you think.

Did anyone get a chance to watch the above link for FurTV....
Watch it if you get a few mins! Its worth it...

I didnt like it.

I do like my family though Zigg.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggysego on August 05, 2009, 03:48:01 PM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on August 05, 2009, 03:44:19 PM
Quote from: AbbeySider on August 05, 2009, 03:30:29 PM
Quote from: AbbeySider on August 05, 2009, 12:28:31 PM
This is the funniest 10 mins of a show with puppets you will ever see.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QmAPMTNu8bM

Let me know what you think.

Did anyone get a chance to watch the above link for FurTV....
Watch it if you get a few mins! Its worth it...

I didnt like it.

I do like my family though Zigg.

Eh?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on August 05, 2009, 03:54:41 PM
Quote
Caught an episode or two of it in the past. These kind of sitcoms are usually crap (My Family), but Outnumbered was very good. Unfortunately I keep forgetting to tune into it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggysego on August 05, 2009, 03:57:50 PM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on August 05, 2009, 03:54:41 PM
Quote
Caught an episode or two of it in the past. These kind of sitcoms are usually crap (My Family), but Outnumbered was very good. Unfortunately I keep forgetting to tune into it.

Ah, getcha now.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: AFS on August 06, 2009, 12:51:35 AM
Quote from: screenexile on August 05, 2009, 03:18:52 PM
For the kind of thing to expect have a look at this... the young girl is playing 'Hells Kitchen' with her dolls.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tcgCx7tVBRo

Have to agree about 'My Family' zig it's utter tripe along with a few other BBC sitcoms in fairness... 2 pints of lager, my hero (I hate Ardal O'Hanlon now because of this nonsense show!), grownups, the thin blue line etc.

Outnumbered is very good. Love this clip from it

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQak6ng0RXQ&feature=related
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Archie Mitchell on September 29, 2009, 10:14:35 PM
The Office US and It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia have started back this past few weeks. Great to have them back  ;D

Its Always Sunny in Philadelphia is a must for anyone who loves comedy, don't think I have seen a funnier show.

Great to have Peep Show back as well.

Downloaded and watched series 1 and 2 of Breaking Bad. Very good show.

Have also downloaded Mad Men to see what the fuss was about after it getting a pile of awards. Have watched the first 2 episodes and seems great so far.

Hopefully these will fill the void left by Entourage when it finishes for the season on Sunday  >:(
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: leenie on October 21, 2009, 10:54:50 PM

just watching glor tire..  yehaw!

later on will probably tune into "watch" to watch reruns of wipeout.... cracks me up especially the yank versions with all the slightly big boned contestants!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Celt_Man on October 21, 2009, 10:58:02 PM
Watching Rome the last couple of weeks - bloody serious show... would highly recommend it
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on October 22, 2009, 07:05:22 PM
Quote from: tyrone86 on September 30, 2009, 12:41:36 AM
House, Family Guy, Two and a half men and Criminal Minds all back on in the US.

'The Cleveland Show' piloted on recently as well, I enjoyed it but hard to see if it can pull it off long term
and bones
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Agnes Dipesto on October 22, 2009, 08:14:19 PM
Quote from: Celt_Man on October 21, 2009, 10:58:02 PM
Watching Rome the last couple of weeks - bloody serious show... would highly recommend it

Rome is an excellent show. Have started watching True Blood on C4 Wednesday nights. Finding it ok so far but the amount of ad breaks during it are a nightmare.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Santino on October 22, 2009, 10:21:15 PM
East Bound and Down on FX is essential viewing for anyone who loves Anchorman and that genre of movies.
Kenny fuckin Powers is a legend!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JohnDenver on October 23, 2009, 08:53:05 AM
Quote from: Santino on October 22, 2009, 10:21:15 PM
East Bound and Down on FX is essential viewing for anyone who loves Anchorman and that genre of movies.
Kenny fuckin Powers is a legend!

Have heard a bit about this show, yer man is good value in Foot Fist way too.  Must look into gettin it downloaded.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Archie Mitchell on October 23, 2009, 09:26:44 AM
You mean you must look into getting someone else download it for you, and spend countless hours copying numerous films and tv shows onto DVD for you.

Finished watching Eastbound & Down yesterday. Good show.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JohnDenver on October 23, 2009, 09:36:17 AM
Thats exactly what i mean.  And now that you know about it I expect the process to have begun already!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: aontroim on October 23, 2009, 11:06:58 AM
"You're f**king OUT!"

(Kenny must have been talking to Donal Óg)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Canalman on October 23, 2009, 11:09:58 AM
If you're not a fan already, The Inbetweeners shown late on E4/ Channel 4 is worth a look. Very funny.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Celt_Man on January 04, 2010, 09:19:50 PM
This new show on RTÉ 2 looks the business called FlashForward...

Great premise for a show to begin with
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Shazam on January 04, 2010, 09:31:32 PM
Quote from: Celt_Man on October 21, 2009, 10:58:02 PM
Watching Rome the last couple of weeks - bloody serious show... would highly recommend it

About halfway through the second series at the minute on DVD. Lucius' wife Niobe just showed up in Hustle on BBC 1, least I think it is her.

The fight scene in Episode 11 Series 1 with Titus and Vorenus against the gladiators was great. 13!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Shazam on January 04, 2010, 09:32:53 PM
Recently finished watching 'Generation Kill' as well, loved it. Show about the Marines invading Iraq, made by the Wire creators. Based on true story of a Rolling Stone journalist who went about with the Marines and got really immersed in it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on January 04, 2010, 09:37:27 PM
Rome is good fun, if exceptionally corny at times. Nice few milfs in it and Niobe is seriously hot!

Have started watching Breaking Bad recently and think it's excellent so far.

Have had lot of people tell me about Flash Forward and Fringe being good, think they'll be the next two I'll tackle.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Paul Mc Graths Da on January 04, 2010, 09:37:53 PM
Generation Kill was the best TV show I saw last year.  Eastbound and down, the best comedy.  Be warned with that Flash Forward show.....pretty shite (but nowhere near as bad as heroes)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Celt_Man on January 04, 2010, 09:41:35 PM
Quote from: gallsman on January 04, 2010, 09:37:27 PM
Rome is good fun, if exceptionally corny at times. Nice few milfs in it and Niobe is seriously hot!

Have started watching Breaking Bad recently and think it's excellent so far.

Have had lot of people tell me about Flash Forward and Fringe being good, think they'll be the next two I'll tackle.

Enjoyed Fringe a lot but haven't seen it in a good while, will tackle with gusto in the next month or so...

New 24 must be on the horizon too??
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Santino on January 04, 2010, 10:37:00 PM
Just finished season 4 of Dexter which finished few wks ago in the states.
Best season since the first, with one of the most compelling characters i recall in any tv series in a long time in the Trinity killer
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 04, 2010, 11:05:46 PM
Quote from: Celt_Man on January 04, 2010, 09:41:35 PM
Quote from: gallsman on January 04, 2010, 09:37:27 PM
Rome is good fun, if exceptionally corny at times. Nice few milfs in it and Niobe is seriously hot!

Have started watching Breaking Bad recently and think it's excellent so far.

Have had lot of people tell me about Flash Forward and Fringe being good, think they'll be the next two I'll tackle.

Enjoyed Fringe a lot but haven't seen it in a good while, will tackle with gusto in the next month or so...

New 24 must be on the horizon too??
Fringe is good although not normally my thing.

As for 24, I believe Jack is back in in the next few weeks for day 8. He usually appears every January.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Celt_Man on January 04, 2010, 11:18:20 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on January 04, 2010, 11:05:46 PM
Quote from: Celt_Man on January 04, 2010, 09:41:35 PM
Quote from: gallsman on January 04, 2010, 09:37:27 PM
Rome is good fun, if exceptionally corny at times. Nice few milfs in it and Niobe is seriously hot!

Have started watching Breaking Bad recently and think it's excellent so far.

Have had lot of people tell me about Flash Forward and Fringe being good, think they'll be the next two I'll tackle.

Enjoyed Fringe a lot but haven't seen it in a good while, will tackle with gusto in the next month or so...

New 24 must be on the horizon too??
Fringe is good although not normally my thing.

As for 24, I believe Jack is back in in the next few weeks for day 8. He usually appears every January.

Aye thought that alright, think I'll have to wait until it's episode 18 or 19 before starting to watch...  I can't watch 24 from one week to the next, a binge of 4 or 5 episodes a day is the only way
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: leenie on January 05, 2010, 12:13:30 AM

got introduced to True Blood last week.... watched a few reruns of series 1 last night...

good show! mental opening though!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: new devil on January 05, 2010, 01:03:03 AM
Watched 1st series of True blood last week..very good show

list of tv shows i have
24
The wire
Office us
friday night lights
weeds
heroes
rescue me
prison break
Entourage
sopranos
family guy
Always sunny in philadelphia
dirty sexy money

All very good shows...Office would be my favourite,followed by entourage,the wire and the Sopranos
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on January 05, 2010, 10:09:45 AM
I missed the first episode of the new Wallander series on BBC on Sunday - anyone know where I'd get a decent quality download of it??  I'm not a UK resident so the iplayer isn't an option!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on January 05, 2010, 01:19:28 PM
Bump, can anyone help here??
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tyrone86 on January 05, 2010, 01:33:40 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on January 05, 2010, 10:09:45 AM
I missed the first episode of the new Wallander series on BBC on Sunday - anyone know where I'd get a decent quality download of it??  I'm not a UK resident so the iplayer isn't an option!

Try www.eztv.it (http://www.eztv.it), I can't access it here but they might have it uploaded
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on January 05, 2010, 01:47:55 PM
Thanks tyrone86, but they don't have it yet.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Homer on January 05, 2010, 02:00:02 PM
Rapidshare links any good to you Billy?

http://rapidshare.com/files/169048319/wall103.moviex.part1.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/169048184/wall103.moviex.part2.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/169048176/wall103.moviex.part3.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/169047874/wall103.moviex.part4.rar
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on January 05, 2010, 02:09:23 PM
Thanks, I'll give them a go Homer.  ;)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on January 05, 2010, 02:13:12 PM
Quote from: Santino on January 04, 2010, 10:37:00 PM
Just finished season 4 of Dexter which finished few wks ago in the states.
Best season since the first, with one of the most compelling characters i recall in any tv series in a long time in the Trinity killer

I'm definitely having that Santino... John Lithgow puts in as good a TV acting performance as I've ever witnessed he was simply amazing! For me it was the best series of Dexter so far and the best ending to a series I have ever seen.

I have to also say I am becoming increasingly disillusioned by the Sci Fi guff being produced in America these days. . . Heroes, Lost and Flashforwad seem to be big flash interesting shows then the story disintegrates into a million different pieces leaving you baffled and confused rather than entertained! I watched Heroes religiously and started flashforward but have given them both up at this stage!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: DownFanatic on January 05, 2010, 02:16:34 PM
Dexter is compelling.

Nearly budging Im Alan Partridge from my top show of all time.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Homer on January 05, 2010, 02:17:01 PM
No problem. If you don't have a rapidshare account you'll have to download them one by one. Each file is 200MB so depending on your connection it may take a while but at least it should be of a good quality.

If it asks you for a password when extracting enter:

http://zerors.com/
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Bensars on January 05, 2010, 02:40:38 PM
Rapidshare is the only way to go.
i have a friend who downloaded the first 3 series of the sopranos in one night last week.  ;)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bingobus on January 05, 2010, 02:48:15 PM
Quote from: Celt_Man on January 04, 2010, 09:19:50 PM
This new show on RTÉ 2 looks the business called FlashForward...

Great premise for a show to begin with

Anyone watch this last night. Thought it was good stuff, a danger it may go off on one like prison break or Lost but so far, so good.

Mad concept altogether! If we knew our future, would we ensure it happens or see if it does happen?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Homer on January 05, 2010, 02:50:31 PM
Quote from: Bensars on January 05, 2010, 02:40:38 PM
Rapidshare is the only way to go.
i have a friend who downloaded the first 3 series of the sopranos in one night last week.  ;)

Agreed, if you're serious about downloading get yourself a Rapidshare account and never look back.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: full back on January 05, 2010, 03:04:50 PM
Quote from: bingobus on January 05, 2010, 02:48:15 PM
Quote from: Celt_Man on January 04, 2010, 09:19:50 PM
This new show on RTÉ 2 looks the business called FlashForward...

Great premise for a show to begin with

Anyone watch this last night. Thought it was good stuff, a danger it may go off on one like prison break or Lost but so far, so good.

Mad concept altogether! If we knew our future, would we ensure it happens or see if it does happen?

There is a thread about it
Started on Channel 5 a few months ago
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bingobus on January 05, 2010, 03:09:03 PM
Quote from: full back on January 05, 2010, 03:04:50 PM
Quote from: bingobus on January 05, 2010, 02:48:15 PM
Quote from: Celt_Man on January 04, 2010, 09:19:50 PM
This new show on RTÉ 2 looks the business called FlashForward...

Great premise for a show to begin with

Anyone watch this last night. Thought it was good stuff, a danger it may go off on one like prison break or Lost but so far, so good.

Mad concept altogether! If we knew our future, would we ensure it happens or see if it does happen?

There is a thread about it
Started on Channel 5 a few months ago

Knew it was on C5 but missed it. As per usual with US they took a big break after the first run and it'll not be back on air till March in US, so hopefully RTE will run right through with it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: HowAreYeGettinOn on January 05, 2010, 03:21:52 PM
Anyone out there seen 'Pulling'?

I'd seen bits here and there and got the box set for Christmas to see if it was up to much. Just two series - the BBC didn't have the cojones to commission a third - so I ploughed through it last weekend.

I haven't enjoyed a comedy series as much since Fawlty Towers. It is absolutely brilliant. Recommended for anyone looking for a good new(ish) non-PC comedy with plenty of belly laughs.

(By the way - it's written by and stars Sharon Horgan, sister of Irish rugby international Shane.)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on January 05, 2010, 03:47:05 PM
Lads are those xvid-bia files playable on a (fairly recent model) dvd player?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on January 05, 2010, 03:50:56 PM
Quote from: HowAreYeGettinOn on January 05, 2010, 03:21:52 PM
Anyone out there seen 'Pulling'?

I'd seen bits here and there and got the box set for Christmas to see if it was up to much. Just two series - the BBC didn't have the cojones to commission a third - so I ploughed through it last weekend.

I haven't enjoyed a comedy series as much since Fawlty Towers. It is absolutely brilliant. Recommended for anyone looking for a good new(ish) non-PC comedy with plenty of belly laughs.

(By the way - it's written by and stars Sharon Horgan, sister of Irish rugby international Shane.)

Seen a few of them and yeah they are excellent!

Would also highly recomment Outnumbered. . . it doesn't really look the part but it is absolutely hilarious and is right up there with the best of them! THe kids in it will blow you away with some of the things they come out with.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Homer on January 05, 2010, 04:08:06 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on January 05, 2010, 03:47:05 PM
Lads are those xvid-bia files playable on a (fairly recent model) dvd player?

Some DVD players feature support for Xvid and DivX files but can't be sure whether your model will have it just because it's recently new.

I haven't ever used a DVD player for that myself and usually just watch them on the computer or using a TV media player (there was a thread on them pre-Christmas.)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on January 05, 2010, 04:13:04 PM
Right, sure I'll report back tomorrow.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tyroneboi on January 05, 2010, 06:17:19 PM
Quote from: Homer on January 05, 2010, 02:50:31 PM
Quote from: Bensars on January 05, 2010, 02:40:38 PM
Rapidshare is the only way to go.
i have a friend who downloaded the first 3 series of the sopranos in one night last week.  ;)

Agreed, if you're serious about downloading get yourself a Rapidshare account and never look back.

How much does Rapidshare cost anyway? How does it work etc etc?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on January 06, 2010, 09:27:41 AM
Quote from: Homer on January 05, 2010, 04:08:06 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on January 05, 2010, 03:47:05 PM
Lads are those xvid-bia files playable on a (fairly recent model) dvd player?

Some DVD players feature support for Xvid and DivX files but can't be sure whether your model will have it just because it's recently new.

I haven't ever used a DVD player for that myself and usually just watch them on the computer or using a TV media player (there was a thread on them pre-Christmas.)

Yep, watched it successfully last night on Samsung DVD player after burning to CD (not DVD). 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Bensars on January 06, 2010, 09:51:58 AM
Quote from: tyroneboi on January 05, 2010, 06:17:19 PM
Quote from: Homer on January 05, 2010, 02:50:31 PM
Quote from: Bensars on January 05, 2010, 02:40:38 PM
Rapidshare is the only way to go.
i have a friend who downloaded the first 3 series of the sopranos in one night last week.  ;)

Agreed, if you're serious about downloading get yourself a Rapidshare account and never look back.

How much does Rapidshare cost anyway? How does it work etc etc?

Two options.
1. free user but it restricts the amount and timescale you can download

2 Premium. Unlimited download ( 25GB every 5 days) . Costs around £5 month but its not a contract. I pay for a month every 3 or 4 months and download whatever films/ series/music/applications you want.

The major difference between it and Torrents etc is the speed. Let it download overnight and then in the morning you will see a list of green links ( downloaded successfully). Average movie 700gb can be downloaded from between 30mins and an hour. As i said in an earlier post 3 series of Sopranos overnight.

Well worth a fiver. ( all of the above is obviously based on information from a thrid party of course !)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on January 06, 2010, 12:07:04 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on January 06, 2010, 09:27:41 AM
Yep, watched it successfully last night on Samsung DVD player after burning to CD (not DVD).

If you like the Wallander BBC version you might also appreciate the original Swedish series, shown recently on BBC4.
Imo the Swedish series, Swedish actors playing Swedish characters (with e.g. the natural aspirated subtleties of characterisation/humour/black humour/depression) was so much better.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on January 06, 2010, 01:18:41 PM
Quote from: Main Street on January 06, 2010, 12:07:04 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on January 06, 2010, 09:27:41 AM
Yep, watched it successfully last night on Samsung DVD player after burning to CD (not DVD).

If you like the Wallander BBC version you might also appreciate the original Swedish series, shown recently on BBC4.
Imo the Swedish series, Swedish actors playing Swedish characters (with e.g. the natural aspirated subtleties of characterisation/humour/black humour/depression) was so much better.

Thanks Main St.  In fairness to Branagh he's made a good fist of it to-date.  I must look up the Swedish versions - but I'd guess neither are a patch on the books.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Shazam on January 06, 2010, 05:30:41 PM
Finished Rome there last night, its a good show alright. Heard rumours of a film?

Next I shall be watching Arrested Development, the woman got me the box set for Christmas, and then I think I will get Deadwood and maybe Entourage.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Archie Mitchell on January 06, 2010, 06:08:35 PM
You hate box sets Shazam!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Santino on January 06, 2010, 07:50:37 PM
Quote from: screenexile on January 05, 2010, 02:13:12 PM
Quote from: Santino on January 04, 2010, 10:37:00 PM
Just finished season 4 of Dexter which finished few wks ago in the states.
Best season since the first, with one of the most compelling characters i recall in any tv series in a long time in the Trinity killer

I'm definitely having that Santino... John Lithgow puts in as good a TV acting performance as I've ever witnessed he was simply amazing! For me it was the best series of Dexter so far and the best ending to a series I have ever seen.

I have to also say I am becoming increasingly disillusioned by the Sci Fi guff being produced in America these days. . . Heroes, Lost and Flashforwad seem to be big flash interesting shows then the story disintegrates into a million different pieces leaving you baffled and confused rather than entertained! I watched Heroes religiously and started flashforward but have given them both up at this stage!

Really hope Lithgow gets recognised with an award or more prominent roles in future. only remember him from stupid roles in Third Rock from Sun and Harry and the Hendersons. His portrayal of this complex character is my fav since Frank Sobotka in The Wire Season 2.
Roll on Season 5!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Shazam on January 06, 2010, 08:56:30 PM
Whats Dexter about, in one sentence please?

Anyone else on here like the show Medium with your girl Arquette? I would watch it late night on BBC1 when it was on, was thinking about acquiring some of it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Dougal on January 06, 2010, 09:12:19 PM
Quote from: Shazam on January 06, 2010, 08:56:30 PM
Whats Dexter about, in one sentence please?

Anyone else on here like the show Medium with your girl Arquette? I would watch it late night on BBC1 when it was on, was thinking about acquiring some of it.

i havent really seen much of it,but basically i think its about a serial killer(by night) who solves murders(by day).i liked what i saw of it but it was always on at 12 or 1 at night so didn get to watch it that often.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on January 07, 2010, 12:14:28 AM
The series follows the day to day events of Dexter Morgan's life, a forensic blood splatter analyst for the Miami Metro Police Department, who also happens to be a serial killer in his free time. He was taught by his adoptive father, Harry, only to kill those "who deserve it"; mainly, other killers who have escaped the traditional legal system or were never suspected in the first place. It shows him balancing an everyday life with his secret identity all while keeping up a facade of normalcy.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on January 07, 2010, 12:35:38 PM
You forget to mention that it's also very tongue-in-cheek, and takes the almighty mickey out of CSI-type shows.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Shazam on January 07, 2010, 04:02:42 PM
Sounds good. I will put it in the queue after Deadwood. Started watching Arrested Development last night, the first two episodes, very funny. Teen Wolf 2 fella is very funny, as is the magician Gob.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on January 07, 2010, 04:15:23 PM
Deadwood's great too.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: imtommygunn on January 07, 2010, 04:28:49 PM
Dexter is about a forensic scientist who is in effect a serial killer of serial killers. Figures out who they are by day and kills them at night. His dad knew he was bad so he taught him to only be bad to bad people.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ross4life on January 16, 2010, 07:51:12 AM
has anyone seen Great British Railway Journeys which is on 630 each evening on bbc 2

the Documentary series in which Michael Portillo travels the length and breadth of the country by train (using the Bradshaw guidebook)

This is an excellent series and I found it by chance and cant wait for each one to appear. Michaels style of presentation is very relaxing and somehow gives out just the right amount of information whilst allowing us to see breathtaking views and a fascinating incite into the British railways

only a few shows left but are sure to be repeated
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Fluffy Che on January 16, 2010, 09:52:51 AM
Nurse Jackie, currently getting fcuked around all over the place on BBC 2 is worth a gander. Stars Edie Falco ( T. Soprano's other half ) nice shade of black humour and great acting.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: dillinger on January 16, 2010, 10:07:32 AM
Quote from: ross4life on January 16, 2010, 07:51:12 AM
has anyone seen Great British Railway Journeys which is on 630 each evening on bbc 2

the Documentary series in which Michael Portillo travels the length and breadth of the country by train (using the Bradshaw guidebook)

This is an excellent series and I found it by chance and cant wait for each one to appear. Michaels style of presentation is very relaxing and somehow gives out just the right amount of information whilst allowing us to see breathtaking views and a fascinating incite into the British railways

only a few shows left but are sure to be repeated

very good
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on January 18, 2010, 09:25:35 AM
Modern Family is good, and funny.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on January 18, 2010, 09:48:52 AM
Quote from: Fluffy Che on January 16, 2010, 09:52:51 AM
Nurse Jackie, currently getting fcuked around all over the place on BBC 2 is worth a gander. Stars Edie Falco ( T. Soprano's other half ) nice shade of black humour and great acting.

Started watching this. . . fantastically dark with some great dialogue and characters!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Archie Mitchell on January 18, 2010, 11:25:33 AM
Anyone seen this Glee show? Won a Golden Globe last night. Is it worth all the hype or is it just another one of the shows like High School Musical and the likes. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Newbridge Exile on January 18, 2010, 11:55:30 AM
Watched the first 2 episodes of Glee last week  and enjoyed it immensely, lots of your typical high school stereotypes but it doesn't take itself too seriously and has some very funny moments in it
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Santino on January 20, 2010, 05:06:30 PM
Quote from: screenexile on January 05, 2010, 02:13:12 PM
Quote from: Santino on January 04, 2010, 10:37:00 PM
Just finished season 4 of Dexter which finished few wks ago in the states.
Best season since the first, with one of the most compelling characters i recall in any tv series in a long time in the Trinity killer

I'm definitely having that Santino... John Lithgow puts in as good a TV acting performance as I've ever witnessed he was simply amazing! For me it was the best series of Dexter so far and the best ending to a series I have ever seen.

I have to also say I am becoming increasingly disillusioned by the Sci Fi guff being produced in America these days. . . Heroes, Lost and Flashforwad seem to be big flash interesting shows then the story disintegrates into a million different pieces leaving you baffled and confused rather than entertained! I watched Heroes religiously and started flashforward but have given them both up at this stage!

See John Lithgow got a Golden Globe for his performance as Trinity.
Well deserved!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 24, 2010, 08:28:23 PM
Jack is back.
24 - Day 8(I think!) starts tonight at 9pm on Sky 1.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: leenie on January 26, 2010, 01:08:00 AM
as mention by others........ glee

its a class show....

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on January 31, 2010, 10:03:00 PM
that glee is a kids teenage girls show


I've wasted the entire weekend watching episode after episode of NCIS.  It's not criminal minds but it's very good!
I can't believe Kate died though  :'(  :'(  :'(
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: EagleLord on February 01, 2010, 01:53:49 AM
I liked thon GLEE show myself to be honest..
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: AbbeySider on February 01, 2010, 11:55:56 AM
Whats FlashForward like?
Is it long on RTE or is it starting tonight?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ballinaman on February 01, 2010, 12:26:34 PM
Quote from: AbbeySider on February 01, 2010, 11:55:56 AM
Whats FlashForward like?
Is it long on RTE or is it starting tonight?

Been on about 4 weeks now i'd say, fairly meh to be honest, nothing special but not bad either
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: sandwiches_in_the_boot on February 01, 2010, 02:08:23 PM
Quote from: AbbeySider on February 01, 2010, 11:55:56 AM
Whats FlashForward like?
Is it long on RTE or is it starting tonight?

Seen up to the 10th or so episode, its now on break (they do that in US for some reason midway through a series  ???). It started well, but it's a bit trashy/pish poor now.

Lost is back on this week. Has loads of critics, but at its core it's still a great show. I let them build up and watch about 3 or 4 together on download, ie no ads. Couldn't watch it on TV.

Haven't read the whole thread but the best shows still on TV are:
Mad Men
Rescue Me
Entourage
Dexter

My all time favourites other than above are:
Sopranos
The Wire
Battlestar Galactica
Deadwood
Six Feet Under
Band of Brothers
West Wing
The Shield
Black Books

Recommend any of them for boxsets/downloading.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Celt_Man on February 18, 2010, 03:44:07 PM
After watching the complete 3 seasons of Deadwood in the last while... absolutely top notch stuff couldn't recommend it enough.  Pity it didn't keep going because I was surprised it ended the way it did.  Since the end there was talk of 2 TV movies but looks like that has petered out
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Archie Mitchell on March 03, 2010, 09:28:26 PM
30 Rock is a great show. Watched all 4 series in past month or so. Well worth watching.

The Cleveland show is good as well.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: down6061689194 on March 03, 2010, 09:36:09 PM
Thon Glee is possibly the queerest show on TV.

Desperate Houswives is on tonight.

http://www.sidereel.com/Dexter/season-1
Dexter is brilliant
And you can watch 1 free every day on that site.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggysego on March 03, 2010, 09:40:45 PM
Quote from: Archie Mitchell on March 03, 2010, 09:28:26 PM
The Cleveland show is good as well.

Auntie Mama, she's ouuuuuuuutragious!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: EagleLord on March 04, 2010, 01:15:01 AM
That was an odd owl episode wasnt it Zig?!  :D

The amount he kept bokin' up when he found out! They had that bit in family guy befoe too, class!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggysego on March 04, 2010, 01:16:35 AM
Definitely the best one to-date. Laughed myself stupid, especially when Auntie Mama came clean to Cleveland :D
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Kimbap on March 04, 2010, 02:57:56 PM
Lots of good shows about at the moment and I'm always on the look out for new ones.These days I only really watch box sets as I live in Asia so not much on the telly.Here some of the best ones ive been watching over the last year or so.

The Wire
The shield
Dexter
Rome
Weeds
Entourage
Arrested development
Curb Your Enthusiasm ..........Best comedy Ive seen

Also been watching "hardy Bucks" on youtube, Haven't laughed as much at the telly/computer before or since.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tyrone86 on March 20, 2010, 12:40:39 AM
Downloaded Justified there, a new show that started in America this week starring Timothy Olyphant from Deadwood. A good debut at least, it certainly has potential.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Celt_Man on March 20, 2010, 12:44:46 AM
Quote from: tyrone86 on March 20, 2010, 12:40:39 AM
Downloaded Justified there, a new show that started in America this week starring Timothy Olyphant from Deadwood. A good debut at least, it certainly has potential.

Good actor, have good time for him
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: clarshack on March 20, 2010, 01:02:46 AM
Quote from: tyrone86 on March 20, 2010, 12:40:39 AM
Downloaded Justified there, a new show that started in America this week starring Timothy Olyphant from Deadwood. A good debut at least, it certainly has potential.

A good actor IMO. he's been in a few good shows such as Scream 2, Gone In 60 Seconds, The Girl Next Door, Die Hard 4, A Perfect Getaway etc
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Celt_Man on March 20, 2010, 01:04:11 AM
Quote from: clarshack on March 20, 2010, 01:02:46 AM
Quote from: tyrone86 on March 20, 2010, 12:40:39 AM
Downloaded Justified there, a new show that started in America this week starring Timothy Olyphant from Deadwood. A good debut at least, it certainly has potential.

A good actor IMO. he's been in a few good shows such as Scream 2, Gone In 60 Seconds, The Girl Next Door, Die Hard 4, A Perfect Getaway etc

and one cool mofo in Deadwood
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: BallyhaiseMan on March 20, 2010, 01:05:12 AM
Skins
Inbetweeners
Reaper
Chuck
Supernatural.

Favourite of all time is Veronica Mars,
watched the first two seasons in something like 2 weeks,
Addicted to it. Downloaded it,and also later got the DVD.
I never get sick of watching it .


Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: clarshack on March 20, 2010, 01:16:01 AM
Quote from: Celt_Man on March 20, 2010, 01:04:11 AM
Quote from: clarshack on March 20, 2010, 01:02:46 AM
Quote from: tyrone86 on March 20, 2010, 12:40:39 AM
Downloaded Justified there, a new show that started in America this week starring Timothy Olyphant from Deadwood. A good debut at least, it certainly has potential.

A good actor IMO. he's been in a few good shows such as Scream 2, Gone In 60 Seconds, The Girl Next Door, Die Hard 4, A Perfect Getaway etc

and one cool mofo in Deadwood

is there many seasons of deadwood?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Celt_Man on March 20, 2010, 01:20:48 AM
Quote from: clarshack on March 20, 2010, 01:16:01 AM
Quote from: Celt_Man on March 20, 2010, 01:04:11 AM
Quote from: clarshack on March 20, 2010, 01:02:46 AM
Quote from: tyrone86 on March 20, 2010, 12:40:39 AM
Downloaded Justified there, a new show that started in America this week starring Timothy Olyphant from Deadwood. A good debut at least, it certainly has potential.

A good actor IMO. he's been in a few good shows such as Scream 2, Gone In 60 Seconds, The Girl Next Door, Die Hard 4, A Perfect Getaway etc

and one cool mofo in Deadwood

is there many seasons of deadwood?
3 seasons of 12 hour long episodes - worth it
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on March 20, 2010, 01:28:35 AM
Quote from: BallyhaiseMan on March 20, 2010, 01:05:12 AM
Skins
Inbetweeners
Reaper
Chuck
Supernatural.

Favourite of all time is Veronica Mars,
watched the first two seasons in something like 2 weeks,
Addicted to it. Downloaded it,and also later got the DVD.
I never get sick of watching it .

Not a fan of that Veronica Mars although Kristen Bell is a total magnet. That Gilmore Girls show that is on E4 is probably the most annoying show on TV ever, such a pile of shite it is.

Does anyone remember the TV series called Tour of Duty which was set during the vietnam war, i used to love that show, with Sarge being my fav character.

The best TV series ever imo has to be The Wire.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on March 20, 2010, 01:37:37 AM
Quote from: Kimbap on March 04, 2010, 02:57:56 PM
Lots of good shows about at the moment and I'm always on the look out for new ones.These days I only really watch box sets as I live in Asia so not much on the telly.Here some of the best ones ive been watching over the last year or so.

The Wire
The shield
Dexter
Rome
Weeds
Entourage
Arrested development
Curb Your Enthusiasm ..........Best comedy Ive seen

Also been watching "hardy Bucks" on youtube, Haven't laughed as much at the telly/computer before or since.

That Hardy Bucks on youtube is fuckin hilarious
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jen Cui on March 20, 2010, 04:28:00 AM
Burger and chips please....
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Archie Mitchell on March 23, 2010, 07:03:33 PM
Breaking Bad started again last week in America. Onto the 3rd series now. Great show.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: EagleLord on April 07, 2010, 01:04:45 AM
Dont quite get that hardy bucks atal..just not funny to me..
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggysego on April 07, 2010, 01:06:06 AM
Quote from: EagleLord on April 07, 2010, 01:04:45 AM
Dont quite get that hardy bucks atal..just not funny to me..

Thank God somebody said it. I was nearly too scared to.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: fitzroyalty on April 07, 2010, 01:17:31 AM
You's aren't watching it properly! The Viper is hilarious!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: EagleLord on April 07, 2010, 01:30:54 AM
Fcuk it, Im guna say it. Seems very low-brow to me. Dont give a shite, good few of my friends love it, but it just seems very stupid comedy to me. Let the abuse rain down on me no doubt...
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on April 13, 2010, 07:37:33 PM
rewatching Seinfeld...that's a quality show and has aged surprisingly well! 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on April 19, 2010, 03:08:36 PM
Does anyone watch "Castle" -  Castle is a murder mystery writer who shadows a homicide detective.
It's only come on my radar recently, not a bad show.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Eastern_Pride on April 19, 2010, 03:11:54 PM
Cannnot believe nobody has said it, the Pacific is superb. Almost a cinematic masterpiece squeezed into 50 minutes it just gets better and better. To be honest I prefer it to even The Wire
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Celt_Man on April 19, 2010, 03:16:06 PM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on April 19, 2010, 03:08:36 PM
Does anyone watch "Castle" -  Castle is a murder mystery writer who shadows a homicide detective.
It's only come on my radar recently, not a bad show.

Aye it's on RTÉ 1 on Saturday night, watched the first couple of episodes but missed a good few since then  I'll look at them online when I get a chance.  Enjoyed the ones I saw anyway, yer man Fillion seems like a genuinely funny fella and the main lassie in it is fairly easy on the eyes which always helps!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggysego on April 19, 2010, 03:17:48 PM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on April 19, 2010, 03:08:36 PM
Does anyone watch "Castle" -  Castle is a murder mystery writer who shadows a homicide detective.
It's only come on my radar recently, not a bad show.

Even it advertised, but haven't gotten around to watching it yet. Must keep an eye out for it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on April 19, 2010, 03:26:39 PM
Quote from: Celt_Man on April 19, 2010, 03:16:06 PM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on April 19, 2010, 03:08:36 PM
Does anyone watch "Castle" -  Castle is a murder mystery writer who shadows a homicide detective.
It's only come on my radar recently, not a bad show.

Aye it's on RTÉ 1 on Saturday night, watched the first couple of episodes but missed a good few since then  I'll look at them online when I get a chance.  Enjoyed the ones I saw anyway, yer man Fillion seems like a genuinely funny fella and the main lassie in it is fairly easy on the eyes which always helps!!
yeah, he's very funny, he and the detective bounce of each other perfectly. 
I seen it advertised and downloaded the first 3 episodes and was hooked on it instantly.  Making my may through series 2 today.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on April 24, 2010, 12:31:44 PM
Burn notice. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggysego on April 29, 2010, 12:32:24 AM
LA LA Land on BBC 3. Brilliant craic  :D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgTT-d9x_6s (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgTT-d9x_6s)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: paco on June 01, 2010, 10:36:10 PM
Anyone watching that Spartan that starts tonight on Bravo?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggysego on June 01, 2010, 11:47:50 PM
Quote from: paco on June 01, 2010, 10:36:10 PM
Anyone watching that Spartan that starts tonight on Bravo?

Started last week on Bravo. Sky+ it, haven't got around to watching it yet.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: paco on June 01, 2010, 11:52:58 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on June 01, 2010, 11:47:50 PM
Quote from: paco on June 01, 2010, 10:36:10 PM
Anyone watching that Spartan that starts tonight on Bravo?

Started last week on Bravo. Sky+ it, haven't got around to watching it yet.

I did the same with tonight's episode, is it the second episode then I take it?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggysego on June 01, 2010, 11:53:48 PM
Quote from: paco on June 01, 2010, 11:52:58 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on June 01, 2010, 11:47:50 PM
Quote from: paco on June 01, 2010, 10:36:10 PM
Anyone watching that Spartan that starts tonight on Bravo?

Started last week on Bravo. Sky+ it, haven't got around to watching it yet.

I did the same with tonight's episode, is it the second episode then I take it?

Yeah.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Puckoon on June 01, 2010, 11:57:16 PM
Watched the first episode of the sopranos last night - thought it was decent.

Is it worth watchin the whole series?

Also - band of brothers? Is it any use? Seen that eejit from friends on it and thought it'd be crap but the one I watched was ok.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on June 02, 2010, 12:14:12 AM
Quote from: Puckoon on June 01, 2010, 11:57:16 PM
Watched the first episode of the sopranos last night - thought it was decent.

Is it worth watchin the whole series?

Also - band of brothers? Is it any use? Seen that eejit from friends on it and thought it'd be crap but the one I watched was ok.

I'm on the last epsiode now, watched the whole 6 seasons this past month. Brilliant show, season 6 in particular is very good.

As for Band of Brothers, in my opinion it's the best series along with The Wire that has ever been made.  Even more impressive when you think that it's actually based on real people and real events. You should buy the book aswell!

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on June 02, 2010, 08:42:22 AM
Anyone watching 'Luther' on BBC?
think its a six part series. very good so far.
the guy that played Stringer bell  from the wire is in it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Canalman on June 02, 2010, 09:40:24 AM
Started watching Dexter on DVD last week.......... half way through 1st series. A very good show. Great characters in it.

Band of Brothers while good, imo is not as brilliant as many others say it is. Just my opinion.

Next port of call will be Sons of Anarchy.......... seen a couple of episodes recently on tv and it looks very good.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Celt_Man on June 02, 2010, 11:00:15 AM
Quote from: JimStynes on June 02, 2010, 12:14:12 AM
Quote from: Puckoon on June 01, 2010, 11:57:16 PM
Watched the first episode of the sopranos last night - thought it was decent.

Is it worth watchin the whole series?

Also - band of brothers? Is it any use? Seen that eejit from friends on it and thought it'd be crap but the one I watched was ok.

I'm on the last epsiode now, watched the whole 6 seasons this past month. Brilliant show, season 6 in particular is very good.

As for Band of Brothers, in my opinion it's the best series along with The Wire that has ever been made.  Even more impressive when you think that it's actually based on real people and real events. You should buy the book aswell!

Just in the middle of Season 6 of The Sopranos, having watched the lot of them in the last couple of months... it's a top class series, very enjoyable.

Band of Brothers is one of the best things you can watch... simple as that
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Shrek on June 02, 2010, 12:28:00 PM
Not sure if this has alrady been covered but.......
anyone watch "How i met your mother"

i have only discovered this recently and love it, had to download buy all 5 series and watch from the start.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on June 02, 2010, 01:27:32 PM
Always wanted to watch Soprano's boxed-set, but wouldn't have the time at the minute.  But with 24, Lost and Flashforward off my TV, is there anything good starting at the minute?  Is the Spartan any good?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on June 02, 2010, 01:35:55 PM
QuoteIs the Spartan any good?

If gratuitous sex and violence is your thing, then Spartacus is for you.  Seriously though, it's good escapism - I enjoyed it, but it wasn't exactly riveting.  John Hannah is good as the evil, though likeable slavemaster.  Lucy Lawless (remember Xena Warrior Princess, prrrrrrr) is his flakey missus.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Newbridge Exile on June 02, 2010, 01:53:54 PM
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on June 02, 2010, 08:42:22 AM
Anyone watching 'Luther' on BBC?
think its a six part series. very good so far.
the guy that played Stringer bell  from the wire is in it.
Best episode to date last night, also "Chuck" on Virgin 1 is worth a watch
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggysego on June 02, 2010, 02:37:49 PM
Quote from: Newbridge Exile on June 02, 2010, 01:53:54 PM
also "Chuck" on Virgin 1 is worth a watch

I saw the episode with Scott Bakula & Chevy Chase. Looks like a good show.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Celt_Man on June 02, 2010, 04:35:21 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on June 02, 2010, 01:35:55 PM
QuoteIs the Spartan any good?

If gratuitous sex and violence is your thing, then Spartacus is for you.  Seriously though, it's good escapism - I enjoyed it, but it wasn't exactly riveting.  John Hannah is good as the evil, though likeable slavemaster.  Lucy Lawless (remember Xena Warrior Princess, prrrrrrr) is his flakey missus.

Bingo!! This Spartan thingy now has a new fan! ;D
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Minder on June 02, 2010, 04:44:01 PM
Haven't read back on this thread but "Two and a half men" on Comedy Central is as good as is on tv at the minute.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Newbridge Exile on June 02, 2010, 06:44:15 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on June 02, 2010, 02:37:49 PM
Quote from: Newbridge Exile on June 02, 2010, 01:53:54 PM
also "Chuck" on Virgin 1 is worth a watch

I saw the episode with Scott Bakula & Chevy Chase. Looks like a good show.
Sure is , Completely unbeleivable but  is well written with some very funny characters ( plus agent walker who is very easy on the eye)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tyroneboi on June 02, 2010, 06:58:56 PM
Quote from: Minder on June 02, 2010, 04:44:01 PM
Haven't read back on this thread but "Two and a half men" on Comedy Central is as good as is on tv at the minute.

I must be the only one to hate that show. I have watched it several times and just not a fan at all. Give me the likes of Entourage and Curb Your Enthusiasm any day of the week!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on June 02, 2010, 09:32:21 PM
Quote from: tyroneboi on June 02, 2010, 06:58:56 PM
Quote from: Minder on June 02, 2010, 04:44:01 PM
Haven't read back on this thread but "Two and a half men" on Comedy Central is as good as is on tv at the minute.

I must be the only one to hate that show. I have watched it several times and just not a fan at all. Give me the likes of Entourage and Curb Your Enthusiasm any day of the week!
It took me a few episodes to get into it but i've seen pretty much now and it's consistently very funny. About the only show on tv that makes me lol!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: sandwiches_in_the_boot on June 02, 2010, 10:09:03 PM
Quote from: Celt_Man on June 02, 2010, 04:35:21 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on June 02, 2010, 01:35:55 PM
QuoteIs the Spartan any good?

If gratuitous sex and violence is your thing, then Spartacus is for you.  Seriously though, it's good escapism - I enjoyed it, but it wasn't exactly riveting.  John Hannah is good as the evil, though likeable slavemaster.  Lucy Lawless (remember Xena Warrior Princess, prrrrrrr) is his flakey missus.

Bingo!! This Spartan thingy now has a new fan! ;D

I enjoyed series 1 of Spartacus, as gratuitous as Rome and violent as 300, with a bit of Gladiator thrown in for good measure. Great indulgence!

Also finished the second series of Sons of Anarchy which is fairly decent, from the producer of The Shield, although it features THE WORST Oirish accents I've heard in a long time. The fact the group selling them guns are called the 'True IRA' only adds to the hilarity. Some of the best quotes include in some sort of quasi American/Belfast/Dublin accent... "I grew up in South Armagh boys".... No, you didn't.

I'm also having a crack at Treme, from the makers of the wire, set in New Orleans after Katrina, featuring John Goodman, only watched the pilot, but very good so far and i'm i've also watched the pilot of 'Justified', which stars Timothy Olyphant from Deadwood and is based around a character from a few Elmore Leonard novels, (he wrote Get Shorty and Rum Punch aka Jackie Brown among a pile of books adapted for film for those unfamiliar with his stuff)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Catch the high ball on June 03, 2010, 02:44:08 PM
Does anybody watch Deadliest Catch on the Discovery Channel every Tuesday at 9pm? Great show which is in its 6th series.
On Tuesday past there, they showed a reconstruction of a real-life mayday call from a boat and the whole rescue operation, thought it was brillant.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Bogball XV on June 10, 2010, 10:50:08 PM
Had a quick look through as i'm just about out of tv series to watch (lucky the world cup is starting), thinking of getting arrested development, dexter, 30 rock - will the woman like them?  She's done the wire and sopranos, so i reckon she should be able to handle dexter?
I might get The Unit for myself too.

Just a few comments on all the shows recommended - West Wing: is it overrated or is it just that this long after the show was aired and with a regime which appears to be based on the show in charge in the US it hasn't aged well?
Entourage: great first 2 series, but am i the only one who thinks series 3 and series 4 haven been getting worse by the episode - is eric one of the most annoying characters on tv?  I haven't seen series 5 or 6 and don't know if i really want to.
Sopranos was excellent until the last series and a half and even then wasn't bad.  Generation Kill and Mad Men are my two favourite series of the past year, although, Mad Men 2 was a let down.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on June 10, 2010, 10:52:15 PM
The west wing is the best show ever made!!!

I didnt like dexter but arrested development is very funny and the Unit is class.
Should try burn notice.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Puckoon on June 10, 2010, 10:56:34 PM
Pints - burn notice is watchable, but it aint gonna set the world alight.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on June 10, 2010, 10:58:16 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on June 10, 2010, 10:56:34 PM
Pints - burn notice is watchable, but it aint gonna set the world alight.
It's no west wing, but it's very good
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Puckoon on June 10, 2010, 10:59:41 PM
Never watched the west wing. Just getting through the first season of the sopranos.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Bogball XV on June 10, 2010, 11:08:52 PM
so what's this burn notice all about?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Bogball XV on June 10, 2010, 11:09:55 PM
also, i saw the first episode in the family guy spin off - cleveland, it looked awful to me.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on June 10, 2010, 11:16:06 PM
Quote from: Bogball XV on June 10, 2010, 11:08:52 PM
so what's this burn notice all about?
A spy who gets served a burn notice and no one will have anything to do with him so he's trying to find out who burned him but in the meantime does private work for cash, kinda like a private detective only with more of a macgyver/A team style to it. He's got a crazy mother and two friends who help him - one a middle aged alcholoic and an ex IRA woman.  It has a nice blend of action and comedy. 


http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0810788/ (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0810788/)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Celt_Man on June 11, 2010, 10:31:54 AM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on June 10, 2010, 10:52:15 PM
The west wing is the best show ever made!!!

I didnt like dexter but arrested development is very funny and the Unit is class.
Should try burn notice.

serious show... finished watching all 6 seasons there about a month and a half ago... very very enjoyable show, very well written
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Canalman on June 11, 2010, 01:19:37 PM
Take a trip lads and ladies to your local library ................ loads of tv series boxsets to be borrowed. Presume others can be ordered in. A great amenity.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Celt_Man on July 01, 2010, 10:10:25 PM
Spartacus: Blood and Sand after starting on TV3 there
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggysego on July 01, 2010, 10:46:00 PM
Quote from: Celt_Man on July 01, 2010, 10:10:25 PM
Spartacus: Blood and Sand after starting on TV3 there

Sky+ them off Bravo. Haven't gotten around to watching them yet. Good?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Celt_Man on July 01, 2010, 11:27:10 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on July 01, 2010, 10:46:00 PM
Quote from: Celt_Man on July 01, 2010, 10:10:25 PM
Spartacus: Blood and Sand after starting on TV3 there

Sky+ them off Bravo. Haven't gotten around to watching them yet. Good?

Violence + sex + fighting = class
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: orange2009 on July 07, 2010, 11:52:38 AM
Has anyone saw the Football's Greatest show on Sky Sports.  Its been great, I dont know if ive missed some as I only started sky+ a week or so ago but some great ones so far.  I personally enjoyed the Maldini one, what a guy!  Played in 8 European Cup finals winning 5!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Canalman on July 30, 2010, 12:46:19 PM
Just finished Dexter Season 2. Well worth a watch imo. Both seasons good value at E20 each in HMV.

Starting Sons of Anarchy at weekend. Fwiw will post my opinion in due course.

After that I will give Madmen a go.................... They were raving about it on Newstalk last night.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Doogie Browser on July 30, 2010, 01:13:04 PM
Have started watching 'Rev' on BBC2, a sitcom about a married vicar.  Worth a peek on the BBC iplayer if anyone wants to check it out.  Good support from Olivia Colman (Sophie) out of Peep Show as his wife.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: J OGorman on July 30, 2010, 02:14:45 PM
watched my first episode of Mongrels on BT Vision replay (think its on BBC3)...some craic
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tyssam5 on July 30, 2010, 07:33:25 PM
Breaking Bad is a good show, high school chemistry teacher goes into the business of meth production.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: The Watcher Pat on July 30, 2010, 07:34:56 PM
Anyone watch that Sherlock on BBC1 last Sunday. Few from work have said its good never seen it myself.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Canalman on July 30, 2010, 08:36:47 PM
Saw a couple episodes of Outnumbered on BBC3/4 last week. Not too bad.................. parents with kids would enjoy it I think.

Trailer Park Boys back on again............. great stuff.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on July 30, 2010, 08:44:22 PM
Quote from: The Watcher Pat on July 30, 2010, 07:34:56 PM
Anyone watch that Sherlock on BBC1 last Sunday. Few from work have said its good never seen it myself.
Daft but enjoyable.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: The Watcher Pat on July 30, 2010, 08:46:32 PM
Maybe try and watch it before Sunday's episode. From what i hear only 3 episodes were commissioned but after feedback they are going for a full series.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on July 30, 2010, 10:48:24 PM
Don't like that Sherlock Holmes programme.

That boy out of the office spoils it - I just can't picture him as anything other than that boy in the office.

Roll on september when criminal minds, NCIS, NCIS LA and Castle return.  Don't know why they all have to break at the one time, I've only burn notice to keep me going. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gerry on July 30, 2010, 10:55:39 PM
QuoteRoll on september when criminal minds, NCIS, NCIS LA and Castle return.  Don't know why they all have to break at the one time, I've only burn notice to keep me going.

same here although not that fussed on on ncis la. started to watch leverage, thought it would be better
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on July 30, 2010, 11:06:19 PM
Quote from: gerry on July 30, 2010, 10:55:39 PM
QuoteRoll on september when criminal minds, NCIS, NCIS LA and Castle return.  Don't know why they all have to break at the one time, I've only burn notice to keep me going.

same here although not that fussed on on ncis la. started to watch leverage, thought it would be better
NCIS LA is not fit to tie NCIS's laces but it's still a decent watch. 

Some ending to the both criminal minds and NCIS last series! Can't wait....
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tyrone86 on July 30, 2010, 11:09:18 PM
Quote from: gerry on July 30, 2010, 10:55:39 PM
QuoteRoll on september when criminal minds, NCIS, NCIS LA and Castle return.  Don't know why they all have to break at the one time, I've only burn notice to keep me going.

same here although not that fussed on on ncis la. started to watch leverage, thought it would be better

I'm not too bad - I've Entourage and Mad Men to keep me going over the summer.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gerry on July 30, 2010, 11:27:41 PM
21 sept before ncis back, i take it pog you  watch them online
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on July 30, 2010, 11:28:56 PM
Quote from: gerry on July 30, 2010, 11:27:41 PM
21 sept before ncis back, i take it pog you  watch them online
yeah, download as soon as they're available
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gerry on July 30, 2010, 11:35:03 PM
from here i guess  http://eztv.it/shows/194/ncis/ (http://eztv.it/shows/194/ncis/)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on July 30, 2010, 11:37:16 PM
nah pirate bay
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Denn Forever on August 13, 2010, 10:15:02 PM
Mongerels on BBC 3 is a funny irreverent show.  The Muppets meets The Young Ones.

I wonder will there be a 2nd series?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Celt_Man on August 17, 2010, 02:58:13 PM
Been watching Law & Order SUV late night on TV3 the last couple of weeks and by accident almost I have ended up watching a good few spisodes of 30 Rock which is on afterwards...

30 Rock is actually a very enjoyable show, yer one Tina Fey is very good in it although Alec Baldwin steals the show... must look into from the beginning
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: take_yer_points on August 17, 2010, 03:56:23 PM
Summer Heights High is a good laugh if you can download it from somewhere. It was shown on BBC3 a year or two ago but haven't seen it again since.

Its a mock-documentary type series (think mockumentary might be the word?) following 3 characters (all played by the same actor - Chris Lilley) in an Australian high school. There's only 8 episodes and I thought it was very good. Chris Lilley has a few other things out as well but I found this by far the funniest.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on August 17, 2010, 04:33:01 PM
Quote from: take_yer_points on August 17, 2010, 03:56:23 PM
Summer Heights High is a good laugh if you can download it from somewhere. It was shown on BBC3 a year or two ago but haven't seen it again since.

Its a mock-documentary type series (think mockumentary might be the word?) following 3 characters (all played by the same actor - Chris Lilley) in an Australian high school. There's only 8 episodes and I thought it was very good. Chris Lilley has a few other things out as well but I found this by far the funniest.
yeah i watched it in Oz when i was there, very funny show
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Wee Shea on August 17, 2010, 10:26:08 PM
Quote from: take_yer_points on August 17, 2010, 03:56:23 PM
Summer Heights High is a good laugh if you can download it from somewhere. It was shown on BBC3 a year or two ago but haven't seen it again since.

Its a mock-documentary type series (think mockumentary might be the word?) following 3 characters (all played by the same actor - Chris Lilley) in an Australian high school. There's only 8 episodes and I thought it was very good. Chris Lilley has a few other things out as well but I found this by far the funniest.

Excellent show. I downloaded it and watched the whole series about five times in a month.

Jonah Takalua  :D :D
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Denn Forever on September 02, 2010, 09:03:13 PM
Two and half men on TG4 at 9 tonight.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Minder on September 02, 2010, 09:05:33 PM
Quote from: Denn Forever on September 02, 2010, 09:03:13 PM
Two and half men on TG4 at 9 tonight.

Is on all the time on Paramount Comedy Central on Sky if you have it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: The Real Laoislad on September 02, 2010, 09:07:06 PM
Quote from: Minder on September 02, 2010, 09:05:33 PM
Quote from: Denn Forever on September 02, 2010, 09:03:13 PM
Two and half men on TG4 at 9 tonight.

Is on all the time on Paramount Comedy Central on Sky if you have it.

Awful show IMO can't watch it at all..

Anyone know when Heroes is back on?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ross4life on September 02, 2010, 09:17:45 PM
What does people make of the I.T Crowd? it's been going for the best part of 4 years now..not as good as Father Ted but funny all the same

All the episodes are on here http://www.youtube.com/show?p=msvbOFoC7r8&s=1

My personal favourite http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rq6HGt9Prek&list=SL&has_verified=1

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Wee Shea on September 02, 2010, 09:20:47 PM
The IT Crows is bearable.

If you like it you should check out Garth Marengi's Darkplace, an 80s horror spoof, it is absolutely brilliant.

http://www.youtube.com/show?p=NAtx42WslAQ

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ross4life on September 02, 2010, 09:28:23 PM
Quote from: Wee Shea on September 02, 2010, 09:20:47 PM
The IT Crows is bearable.

If you like it you should check out Garth Marengi's Darkplace, an 80s horror spoof, it is absolutely brilliant.

http://www.youtube.com/show?p=NAtx42WslAQ

Cheers man I'll give that a watch later
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on September 02, 2010, 10:01:05 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on September 02, 2010, 09:07:06 PM
Quote from: Minder on September 02, 2010, 09:05:33 PM
Quote from: Denn Forever on September 02, 2010, 09:03:13 PM
Two and half men on TG4 at 9 tonight.

Is on all the time on Paramount Comedy Central on Sky if you have it.

Awful show IMO can't watch it at all..

Anyone know when Heroes is back on?
Two and a Half Men is fifty times better than that Heroes shite, borne out by the fact that it was cancelled!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: The Real Laoislad on September 02, 2010, 10:40:07 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on September 02, 2010, 10:01:05 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on September 02, 2010, 09:07:06 PM
Quote from: Minder on September 02, 2010, 09:05:33 PM
Quote from: Denn Forever on September 02, 2010, 09:03:13 PM
Two and half men on TG4 at 9 tonight.

Is on all the time on Paramount Comedy Central on Sky if you have it.

Awful show IMO can't watch it at all..

Anyone know when Heroes is back on?
Two and a Half Men is fifty times better than that Heroes shite, borne out by the fact that it was cancelled!

Heroes wasn't cancelled was it?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tyroneboi on September 02, 2010, 11:11:02 PM
If you want to watch a proper funny show then get Entourage on the go. A million times better than that two and a half men garbage!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on September 02, 2010, 11:14:05 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on September 02, 2010, 10:40:07 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on September 02, 2010, 10:01:05 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on September 02, 2010, 09:07:06 PM
Quote from: Minder on September 02, 2010, 09:05:33 PM
Quote from: Denn Forever on September 02, 2010, 09:03:13 PM
Two and half men on TG4 at 9 tonight.

Is on all the time on Paramount Comedy Central on Sky if you have it.

Awful show IMO can't watch it at all..

Anyone know when Heroes is back on?
Two and a Half Men is fifty times better than that Heroes shite, borne out by the fact that it was cancelled!

Heroes wasn't cancelled was it?
On May 14, 2010, NBC made it official that Heroes was indeed cancelled...
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lawnseed on September 02, 2010, 11:17:40 PM
sparticus blood and sand on bravo now being repeated on tv3. best show on telly. love the way the ladies say "coock"
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: sandwiches_in_the_boot on September 02, 2010, 11:27:15 PM
Anyone seen Brotherhood yet? Just finished the first series there. Irish American gangster series set in Rhode Island. Think its into the third series now. Not quite as good as Wire or Sopranos, but nearly as good, which really isn't bad at all.

In relation to the above, I'd second Entourage and Spartacus.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Celt_Man on September 03, 2010, 12:07:35 AM
Is Brotherhood the one with Jason Isaacs in it? The badie from the Patriot...

Whats this yoke called The Closer like?  Starting on TV3 now...  I'm sure it'll kill the hour till Californication is on!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lilpaulie85 on September 03, 2010, 01:17:32 AM
underbelly is some show watching it on tv shack at the minute
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Canalman on September 03, 2010, 09:16:26 AM
Watched first four episodes of Deadwood . Didn't really engross me and gave the boxset back to my friend. Tad overrrated imo.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tyroneboi on September 24, 2010, 03:23:20 PM
Did anyone catch An Idiot Abroad with Karl Pilkington last night on Sky TV? I thought it was superb haven't laughed as much at a show in a long time. It was the first of 8 episodes so hopefully the rest of the series will be as good.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Croí na hÉireann on September 24, 2010, 04:07:55 PM
Quote from: ross4life on September 02, 2010, 09:17:45 PM
What does people make of the I.T Crowd? it's been going for the best part of 4 years now..not as good as Father Ted but funny all the same

All the episodes are on here http://www.youtube.com/show?p=msvbOFoC7r8&s=1

My personal favourite http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rq6HGt9Prek&list=SL&has_verified=1

I think it's excellent, has Graham Linehans fingerprints all over it, a good few real laugh out loud moments. Agree the work outing to the play is the best episode. Can't wait for series 5.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: AFS on September 24, 2010, 06:29:26 PM
This is England '86.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Wee Shea on September 25, 2010, 06:18:44 PM
Quote from: AFS on September 24, 2010, 06:29:26 PM
This is England '86.

Cannot wait for part 4 this Tuesday, it is all gonna kick off big time. Combo is gonna flip out.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: AFS on September 25, 2010, 07:46:58 PM
Quote from: Wee Shea on September 25, 2010, 06:18:44 PM
Quote from: AFS on September 24, 2010, 06:29:26 PM
This is England '86.

Cannot wait for part 4 this Tuesday, it is all gonna kick off big time. Combo is gonna flip out.

Aye thought so too at first, but that might be a bit obvious.

I'm enjoying the series more than the film so far. It's been funnier and less brutal, though I'd say that's about to change.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gerry on September 25, 2010, 10:32:14 PM
white collar (http://www.usanetwork.com/series/whitecollar/)
anyone?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on October 03, 2010, 08:10:10 PM
The Defenders, watched the first two episodes, good laugh...

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1592254/ (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1592254/)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on October 22, 2010, 10:30:04 PM
Anyone watching The Event?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on October 22, 2010, 10:54:53 PM
I give up after second episode - all the jumping from different time periods wrecked my head!

Got in to "The mentalist" lately - class.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: The Real Laoislad on October 22, 2010, 11:06:01 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on October 22, 2010, 10:30:04 PM
Anyone watching The Event?

Yeah its excellent,up to episode 5 atm
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on October 24, 2010, 07:38:06 PM
The Shield box set (series 1-7) on amazon for 40 quid. Can't beat that.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: The Real Laoislad on October 25, 2010, 10:26:17 PM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on October 24, 2010, 07:38:06 PM
The Shield box set (series 1-7) on amazon for 40 quid. Can't beat that.

Rocky I,II,III,IV,V,VI box set €24 in HMV today beats it  :)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on October 25, 2010, 10:33:15 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on October 25, 2010, 10:26:17 PM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on October 24, 2010, 07:38:06 PM
The Shield box set (series 1-7) on amazon for 40 quid. Can't beat that.

Rocky I,II,III,IV,V,VI box set €24 in HMV today beats it  :)
Oh that is good...but the shield comes in a box set done out like a police file (I've it ordered) - I'm such a sucker for stuff like that  :-[
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on October 25, 2010, 10:37:10 PM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on October 25, 2010, 10:33:15 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on October 25, 2010, 10:26:17 PM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on October 24, 2010, 07:38:06 PM
The Shield box set (series 1-7) on amazon for 40 quid. Can't beat that.

Rocky I,II,III,IV,V,VI box set €24 in HMV today beats it  :)
Oh that is good...but the shield comes in a box set done out like a police file (I've it ordered) - I'm such a sucker for stuff like that  :-[
Sounds like a good buy except that I never get through box sets due to always having stuff recorded on sky+. I have only watched about 20 episodes of the 100 odd of The West Wing!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on October 25, 2010, 10:49:11 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on October 25, 2010, 10:37:10 PM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on October 25, 2010, 10:33:15 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on October 25, 2010, 10:26:17 PM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on October 24, 2010, 07:38:06 PM
The Shield box set (series 1-7) on amazon for 40 quid. Can't beat that.

Rocky I,II,III,IV,V,VI box set €24 in HMV today beats it  :)
Oh that is good...but the shield comes in a box set done out like a police file (I've it ordered) - I'm such a sucker for stuff like that  :-[
Sounds like a good buy except that I never get through box sets due to always having stuff recorded on sky+. I have only watched about 20 episodes of the 100 odd of The West Wing!
how much can you store on sky+?
sky wouldnt appeal to me, dont watch much normal tv but I'd sit and watch episode after episode of something on dvd or downloaded.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ross4life on October 26, 2010, 12:25:37 AM
A History of Horror with Mark Gatiss on bbc is good viewing! it's on now bbc4

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00vcwm7
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on October 26, 2010, 10:34:08 AM
Started watching the event, looks good so far.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on October 26, 2010, 02:01:25 PM
started to watch 'breaking bad ' on BT vision, only through the first few episodes , but very good so far
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: caughtredhanded on October 26, 2010, 03:37:45 PM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on October 22, 2010, 10:54:53 PM
I give up after second episode - all the jumping from different time periods wrecked my head!

Got in to "The mentalist" lately - class.

Fully agree, The Mentalist is a brilliant show.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Puckoon on October 26, 2010, 03:41:50 PM
Just started watching Dexter, almost through the first series - its not bad, keeps you watching.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Canalman on October 26, 2010, 05:12:00 PM
Quote from: ross4life on October 26, 2010, 12:25:37 AM
A History of Horror with Mark Gatiss on bbc is good viewing! it's on now bbc4

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00vcwm7


A very good show. Well worth a watch.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenmachine on October 26, 2010, 05:29:53 PM
Dexter is an unbelievable series, the fourth season is some of the best tv i've ever watched! Started watching brotherhood and 24 recently-good tv and should keep me busy for a week or two!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: DownFanatic on October 26, 2010, 06:41:23 PM
Dexter is the best series on TV bar none.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tyroneboi on November 05, 2010, 01:06:17 PM
New short episode of Alan Partridge:

http://www.fostersfunny.co.uk/alanpartridge/
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on November 05, 2010, 01:09:29 PM
It's only just started over here - and only has 6 episodes in the first season but AMC (creators of Mad Men and Breaking Bad) have another cracking show on their hands.

It's a zombie series based on the comic "The Walking Dead". It's already been picked up for a second season.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Bogball XV on November 05, 2010, 01:45:20 PM
Quote from: Bogball XV on June 10, 2010, 10:50:08 PMI might get The Unit for myself too.

Got series one of this - awful trite rubbish imo.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on November 05, 2010, 02:00:29 PM
The Walking Dead starts tonight on Sky, looking forward to it.  Had no shows to watch since the end of 24, Lost and Flashforward but have started watching The Event recently which looks good so far.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: el_cuervo_fc on November 05, 2010, 02:55:42 PM
The Walking Dead seems like it could be a good show alright.  I've started into watching that NCIS.  I always wonder how the Navy get involved in all those cases though  ??? ???
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jimmy Joe on November 05, 2010, 03:01:09 PM
They even end up in the desert in Mexico?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on November 05, 2010, 03:04:12 PM
Sticking with the 24 boxsets at the min. Can't understand how I didn't watch these from the start. Excellent.

Hoping Santa might bring me the pacific series. Apart from that I've been muddling through the new series of fringe, which has turned into crap IMO
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Croí na hÉireann on November 05, 2010, 03:06:30 PM
About to start season 5 of the Wire, anything after this is going to be a massive letdown...
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Bogball XV on November 05, 2010, 04:07:26 PM
Quote from: Croí na hÉireann on November 05, 2010, 03:06:30 PM
About to start season 5 of the Wire, anything after this is going to be a massive letdown...
true, i've been struggling to replace it, although, no, i won't say it.

Anyone watch the other show 'The Corner' (?) on which the wire was based? 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on November 05, 2010, 04:13:58 PM
Anyone like 'The Middle'?  I do.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on November 05, 2010, 07:03:59 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on November 05, 2010, 04:13:58 PM
Anyone like 'The Middle'?  I do.
Is this a Malcolm In the Middle-alike? Which I loved!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: clarshack on November 05, 2010, 11:52:21 PM
anyone watch 'the walking dead' tonite.

thought it was good myself although they did rip off '28 days later' a bit, with him waking up in the hospital and all that.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Celt_Man on November 06, 2010, 12:00:33 AM
Anyone watching the new series of Deadliest Catch on Discovery... for some reason I'm glued to it!! Very entertaining stuff
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: AFS on November 10, 2010, 01:34:22 PM
Two shows I've been watching recently.

Boardwalk Empire - Very good so far. Good acting, interesting storyline, and some very promising characters.

The Event - Awful shite. Terrible acting, crap predictable storyline, hammy idiot proof dialogue, and not one character that isn't either painfully dull or so irritating that you want them put down immediately.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on November 10, 2010, 02:22:36 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on November 05, 2010, 07:03:59 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on November 05, 2010, 04:13:58 PM
Anyone like 'The Middle'?  I do.
Is this a Malcolm In the Middle-alike? Which I loved!

I found 'Malcolm' a bit cheesy; this is good sarky stuff.  Good characterisation. 

QuoteBoardwalk Empire - Very good so far. Good acting, interesting storyline, and some very promising characters.

I'm about four episodes into this - Buscemi is wonderful as usual, and the storyline has Sopranos parallels.  Am liking it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggysego on November 10, 2010, 03:41:20 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on November 05, 2010, 07:03:59 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on November 05, 2010, 04:13:58 PM
Anyone like 'The Middle'?  I do.
Is this a Malcolm In the Middle-alike? Which I loved!

It tries to be like Malcolm In the Middle, but fails miserably.

The wee lad, anyone think he's kinda weird looking?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ross4life on November 10, 2010, 04:03:46 PM
Cake boss on Discovery channel is worth a watch. unreal cakes  :o
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Canalman on November 10, 2010, 04:39:18 PM
Cracking comedy imo on GOLD late at night called Early Doors. The two waster policemen in it must be close to the funniest characters in sitcomland.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tyroneboi on November 10, 2010, 06:28:23 PM
I watched the first two episodes of Phone Shop on 4OD last night. I was quite impressed by it and will certainly watch the rest of the series.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: trileacman on November 20, 2010, 10:10:32 PM
pillars of earth on now!! any good?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Archie Mitchell on December 05, 2010, 06:25:22 PM
Has anyone seen Frankie Boyle's new show  on CH4 "Frankie Boyle's Tramadol Nights"?

Great show, the standup bits are similar to his new DVD and the sketches are brilliant.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggysego on December 05, 2010, 06:49:23 PM
There's a fantastic show on More 4 called 'The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret'. Starring David Cross (Arrested Development) and Blake Harrison (The Inbetweeners). I was in stitches laughing at it and had to find the one's I've missed so far on 4OD this morning.

More 4 - Sundays - 10.40pm.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: mc_grens on December 05, 2010, 09:10:02 PM
Lovin Boardwalk Empire.

Anyone watchin Walking Dead? If so is it any good?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Donnellys Hollow on December 05, 2010, 09:26:40 PM
Boardwalk Empire is fantastic.

I never thought anything would come close to The Sopranos but this is up there.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: clarshack on December 10, 2010, 11:10:05 PM
final episode of the walking dead (season 1)  just aired. its a damned good show - pity there were only 6 episodes. thankfully season 2 is supposed to have 13 episodes.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Celt_Man on December 11, 2010, 12:48:32 AM
Been watching a decent amount of Fringe and Stargate Universe in the last few weeks - two decent enough shows...

Fringe is particularly good, good storylines and overall plot

I've nearly got up with all the episodes aired so far...

Reckon I'll have to give this Walking Dead a shout - what's The Event like???  Any use??
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: el_cuervo_fc on December 11, 2010, 07:35:42 AM
Quote from: clarshack on December 10, 2010, 11:10:05 PM
final episode of the walking dead (season 1)  just aired. its a damned good show - pity there were only 6 episodes. thankfully season 2 is supposed to have 13 episodes.

It's a good show alright. They must have been testing the water with the six though.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: RedandGreenSniper on December 12, 2010, 12:34:50 AM
Underbelly on TV3. Series nearly over but worth getting on DVD. Events shown very close to what actually happened.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Bogball XV on December 12, 2010, 01:20:59 AM
Quote from: Celt_Man on December 11, 2010, 12:48:32 AM
Been watching a decent amount of Fringe and Stargate Universe in the last few weeks - two decent enough shows...

Fringe is particularly good, good storylines and overall plot

I've nearly got up with all the episodes aired so far...

Reckon I'll have to give this Walking Dead a shout - what's The Event like???  Any use??
watched episode one and two of 'the event', didn't get around to watching more of it, although I had intended to.  The first episodes were mildly interesting.  A few lads on here have given it bad reviews and I kinda suspected it might be getting worse with each episode.
If you're downloading it, fair enough, but don't be buying it
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggysego on December 12, 2010, 02:20:51 AM
Series 5 (31) of new Doctor Who has been quite wonderful, with Matt Smith as The Doctor and Steven Moffat (Press Gang & Coupling) as the new head writer. Really looking forward to the Christmas Special - A Christmas Carol.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ross4life on December 12, 2010, 05:06:51 PM
& Karen Gillan is quite good as well.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: AFS on December 13, 2010, 12:58:33 PM
Quote from: Bogball XV on December 12, 2010, 01:20:59 AM
Quote from: Celt_Man on December 11, 2010, 12:48:32 AM
Been watching a decent amount of Fringe and Stargate Universe in the last few weeks - two decent enough shows...

Fringe is particularly good, good storylines and overall plot

I've nearly got up with all the episodes aired so far...

Reckon I'll have to give this Walking Dead a shout - what's The Event like???  Any use??
watched episode one and two of 'the event', didn't get around to watching more of it, although I had intended to.  The first episodes were mildly interesting.  A few lads on here have given it bad reviews and I kinda suspected it might be getting worse with each episode.
If you're downloading it, fair enough, but don't be buying it

Very fair description. It has very weak central characters, which let it down big time. Poor ratings in the States too, with talk of it not getting any more than one series.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Doogie Browser on December 13, 2010, 01:41:06 PM
Jimmy McGovern's 'The Accused' has been great viewing the past 4/5 weeks.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Canalman on December 13, 2010, 05:43:01 PM
Finished the 1st season of Sons of Anarchy last night. A brilliant series imo and I would recommend it highly. Going for halfnothing at HMV at the moment.

Got a loan of 2 BBC boxsets at weekend from a mate

House of Cards trilogy
t**ker Tailor Soldier Spy

Really looking forward to them.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ross4life on December 17, 2010, 04:20:52 PM
Did anyone see Jerome Hughes Homeless at Christmas last night on TV3

I thought i was a very interesting insight to the homeless

http://www.tv3.ie/article.php?article_id=50083&locID=1.2.&pagename=news
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on December 17, 2010, 05:11:03 PM
Quote from: Donnellys Hollow on December 05, 2010, 09:26:40 PM
Boardwalk Empire is fantastic.

I never thought anything would come close to The Sopranos but this is up there.

Watched the last episode in the first series the other night, I'd agree with you - fascinating drama.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: The Real Laoislad on December 17, 2010, 11:57:04 PM
Just happened to turn on Spartacus which is on BRAVO right now,didn't realise there was so much roiding in it
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Orangemac on December 18, 2010, 12:24:34 AM
My wife was watching this for weeks on TV3 before I saw it.

Thought it was just a rip off of Gladiator until I saw it, serious amount of dirt in it.

John Hannah is good in it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ross4life on December 18, 2010, 12:46:07 AM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on December 17, 2010, 11:57:04 PM
Just happened to turn on Spartacus which is on BRAVO right now,didn't realise there was so much roiding in it

Roiding?

this

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZJIII74zuT8/SnHvr4A7zpI/AAAAAAAACxI/RHocFvWS-Qc/s400/roids.jpeg)

or

(http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:sWoQ-zK5rXA_WM:http://www.hotfunnyclub.com/swf/1465.jpg&t=1)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: The Real Laoislad on December 18, 2010, 12:48:53 AM
Do you have to reply to every post I make?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ross4life on December 18, 2010, 12:50:51 AM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on December 18, 2010, 12:48:53 AM
Do you have to reply to every post I make?

No. Well you could always go AWOL for another month  ;) (might help your paranoia)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: The Real Laoislad on December 18, 2010, 01:01:46 AM
Quote from: ross4life on December 18, 2010, 12:50:51 AM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on December 18, 2010, 12:48:53 AM
Do you have to reply to every post I make?

Well you could always go AWOL for another month  ;)

Your the only one who has to keep posting on here when they are out of the country...if in fact you actually were in New York that time....
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ross4life on December 18, 2010, 01:06:01 AM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on December 18, 2010, 01:01:46 AM
Quote from: ross4life on December 18, 2010, 12:50:51 AM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on December 18, 2010, 12:48:53 AM
Do you have to reply to every post I make?

Well you could always go AWOL for another month  ;)

Your the only one who has to keep posting on here when they are out of the country...if in fact you actually were in New York that time....

Yep your paranoia is getting quite serious now. for your information i'm almost always out of the country
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: clarshack on January 01, 2011, 09:25:44 PM
Quote from: tyroneboi on September 24, 2010, 03:23:20 PM
Did anyone catch An Idiot Abroad with Karl Pilkington last night on Sky TV? I thought it was superb haven't laughed as much at a show in a long time. It was the first of 8 episodes so hopefully the rest of the series will be as good.

watched the 1st 2 episodes last night. very funny.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Don Johnson on January 01, 2011, 10:23:37 PM
Halfway through the second series of Deadwood.

Excellent.

Who would have thought Lovejoy was such a bad ****?!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Celt_Man on January 03, 2011, 02:03:04 AM
Quote from: Don Johnson on January 01, 2011, 10:23:37 PM
Halfway through the second series of Deadwood.

Excellent.

Who would have thought Lovejoy was such a bad ****?!

Top quality show... one of my favourites
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 03, 2011, 09:28:49 AM
Quote from: Celt_Man on January 03, 2011, 02:03:04 AM
Quote from: Don Johnson on January 01, 2011, 10:23:37 PM
Halfway through the second series of Deadwood.

Excellent.

Who would have thought Lovejoy was such a bad ****?!

Top quality show... one of my favourites
Big man for antique related high jinks?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on January 03, 2011, 09:49:05 AM
Quote from: Don Johnson on January 01, 2011, 10:23:37 PM
Halfway through the second series of Deadwood.

Excellent.

Who would have thought Lovejoy was such a bad ****?!

Working my way through the 24 boxset at the min but when I finish I wanna start the deadwood series. Looks great
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Hoof Hearted on January 03, 2011, 09:51:10 AM
Anyone watch previous series' of Hustle ?
New Series starts this Friday @ 9.00PM. Good Show.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Just Puck It on January 03, 2011, 05:22:36 PM
Anyone ever seen the series Dexter?  Downloaded the first two series but have yet to start watching.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Puckoon on January 03, 2011, 06:57:26 PM
Just started season 4 of Dexter - its a good show.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: liihb on January 04, 2011, 01:00:17 PM
Anyone ever watch Misfits, its hilarious
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggysego on January 04, 2011, 01:03:28 PM
Quote from: Hoof Hearted on January 03, 2011, 09:51:10 AM
Anyone watch previous series' of Hustle ?
New Series starts this Friday @ 9.00PM. Good Show.

Watched the first couple of series, but stopped after start. Went off the boil a bit and took itself a bit too seriously.

Might catch it tonight and see if it's back to past glories.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tyroneboi on January 04, 2011, 01:31:58 PM
Has anybody seen Eastbound and Down before? I started watching it over the weekend there and it was very enjoyable well worth a watch. Only 6 episodes in the first series so I didnt buy it just watching it online.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: mc_grens on January 04, 2011, 03:35:30 PM
Quote from: tyroneboi on January 04, 2011, 01:31:58 PM
Has anybody seen Eastbound and Down before? I started watching it over the weekend there and it was very enjoyable well worth a watch. Only 6 episodes in the first series so I didnt buy it just watching it online.

Good show, very funny.

I watched all of the first series of The Walking Dead last week, thought it was absolutely class.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: mc_grens on January 04, 2011, 03:38:50 PM
Quote from: ross4life on December 12, 2010, 05:06:51 PM
& Karen Gillan is quite good as well.

And she's REALLY hot, defo one for the hot redheads thread! I thought the Christmas special was fantastic.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggysego on January 04, 2011, 03:45:36 PM
Quote from: mc_grens on January 04, 2011, 03:38:50 PM
Quote from: ross4life on December 12, 2010, 05:06:51 PM
& Karen Gillan is quite good as well.

And she's REALLY hot, defo one for the hot redheads thread! I thought the Christmas special was fantastic.

Karen Gillan is the wallpaper on my computer :)

As for the Christmas Special. Brilliant hour of television, a very clever twist on the Christmas Carol story.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: mc_grens on January 04, 2011, 07:30:08 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on January 04, 2011, 03:45:36 PM
Quote from: mc_grens on January 04, 2011, 03:38:50 PM
Quote from: ross4life on December 12, 2010, 05:06:51 PM
& Karen Gillan is quite good as well.

And she's REALLY hot, defo one for the hot redheads thread! I thought the Christmas special was fantastic.

Karen Gillan is the wallpaper on my computer :)

As for the Christmas Special. Brilliant hour of television, a very clever twist on the Christmas Carol story.

It's getting better every year. I thought replacing Tennant was going to be a huge problem- I've been proven resoundingly wrong.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ross4life on January 04, 2011, 07:45:14 PM
Quote from: mc_grens on January 04, 2011, 07:30:08 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on January 04, 2011, 03:45:36 PM
Quote from: mc_grens on January 04, 2011, 03:38:50 PM
Quote from: ross4life on December 12, 2010, 05:06:51 PM
& Karen Gillan is quite good as well.

And she's REALLY hot, defo one for the hot redheads thread! I thought the Christmas special was fantastic.

Karen Gillan is the wallpaper on my computer :)

As for the Christmas Special. Brilliant hour of television, a very clever twist on the Christmas Carol story.

It's getting better every year. I thought replacing Tennant was going to be a huge problem- I've been proven resoundingly wrong.

Yep shes already on the hot redhead thread, what did you guys make of Katherine Jenkins first acting performance more than a good singer i thought
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: mc_grens on January 04, 2011, 11:19:55 PM
I didnt think she really had much to do. She was so goody goody she was almost like a panto goody goody leading lady.

I will say though that I did sat to someone afterwards that I was in love with Katherine Jenkins and in total lust with Karen Gilan!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggysego on January 05, 2011, 12:53:15 AM
My wallpaper

(http://i325.photobucket.com/albums/k389/quantumleaping/Screenshot2011-01-04at125012.png)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ross4life on January 05, 2011, 01:06:40 AM
Quote from: mc_grens on January 04, 2011, 11:19:55 PM
I didnt think she really had much to do. She was so goody goody she was almost like a panto goody goody leading lady.

I will say though that I did sat to someone afterwards that I was in love with Katherine Jenkins and in total lust with Karen Gilan!

Love or lust for this town mayor?
(http://octane.ie/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=6338&d=1284859260)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: The Real Laoislad on January 18, 2011, 09:12:34 PM
Some hot looking women on Channel 4 right now....
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ross4life on January 18, 2011, 09:38:33 PM
Seriously where do they get all the money for this? & the men treat the women poorly! "shes away so no ones around to clean out my caravan"
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: sammymaguire on January 18, 2011, 10:05:59 PM
They don't pay a penny of tax, cute hoors
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Don Johnson on January 18, 2011, 10:17:23 PM
Anyone seen any Boardwalk Empire? Been recommended it so might start downloading.

Downloading a documentary series Gangland as well at the minute.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: heffo on January 18, 2011, 10:20:01 PM
Quote from: Don Johnson on January 18, 2011, 10:17:23 PM
Anyone seen any Boardwalk Empire? Been recommended it so might start downloading.

Downloading a documentary series Gangland as well at the minute.

It's very good and well worth watching.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Doogie Browser on January 20, 2011, 05:08:15 PM
This new Sky Atlantic channel should be good, starting 1st Feb, they have first dibs on all HBO shows.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: flantheman82 on January 20, 2011, 08:06:40 PM
Human planet. On now on BBC and BBC hd. Unbelievable footage. Could watch stuff like this all day.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Don Johnson on January 21, 2011, 08:54:49 AM
Quote from: Doogie Browser on January 20, 2011, 05:08:15 PM
This new Sky Atlantic channel should be good, starting 1st Feb, they have first dibs on all HBO shows.

HBO really are the benchmark when it comes to TV.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Up The Middle on January 21, 2011, 11:33:05 AM
Have started watching Lie to me. Has anyone else seen it. Its not a bad show, about a scientist who can tell when your lying just by talking to you (he reads your facial expressions and breathing patterns), he works for the FBI solving crimes by interviewing the suspects of mureders and what not, there is an english actor Tim Roth in the lead role. He would come in handy round the Dail at the minute.

Some tasty women in it too.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Croí na hÉireann on January 21, 2011, 11:53:40 AM
Have heard good reports on Breaking Bad, anyone recommend it?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Archie Mitchell on January 21, 2011, 12:24:35 PM
Quote from: Don Johnson on January 21, 2011, 08:54:49 AM
Quote from: Doogie Browser on January 20, 2011, 05:08:15 PM
This new Sky Atlantic channel should be good, starting 1st Feb, they have first dibs on all HBO shows.

HBO really are the benchmark when it comes to TV.

They certainly do. I hope they start to show programmes like The Wire, Entourage etc from the start again.
Quote from: Croí na hÉireann on January 21, 2011, 11:53:40 AM
Have heard good reports on Breaking Bad, anyone recommend it?

Brilliant show. Been 3 series so far and gets better and better.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tommysmith on January 21, 2011, 01:22:58 PM
Quote from: ross4life on January 05, 2011, 01:06:40 AM
Quote from: mc_grens on January 04, 2011, 11:19:55 PM
I didnt think she really had much to do. She was so goody goody she was almost like a panto goody goody leading lady.

I will say though that I did sat to someone afterwards that I was in love with Katherine Jenkins and in total lust with Karen Gilan!

Love or lust for this town mayor?
(http://octane.ie/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=6338&d=1284859260)

Who is she???
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggysego on January 21, 2011, 01:38:37 PM
Katherine Jenkins, a Welsh singer. Classic-cum-pop music, if you catch my drift. Fantastic voice.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tommysmith on January 21, 2011, 02:18:18 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on January 21, 2011, 01:38:37 PM
Katherine Jenkins, a Welsh singer. Classic-cum-pop music, if you catch my drift. Fantastic voice.

I didnt realise it was her, some body on her there  :o
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on January 21, 2011, 02:33:52 PM
Quote from: tommysmith on January 21, 2011, 02:18:18 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on January 21, 2011, 01:38:37 PM
Katherine Jenkins, a Welsh singer. Classic-cum-pop music, if you catch my drift. Fantastic voice.

I didnt realise it was her, some body on her there  :o

What i would give for some camel toe in that pic, ahem.

I digress; this sky atlantic channel, is it going to be HD only, or will anyone be able to watch???
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggysego on January 21, 2011, 03:02:05 PM
I've HD, so I'm looking forward to it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Celt_Man on January 26, 2011, 12:40:05 AM
Right so whats the deal with Sky Atlantic?  I've Sky Movies but not the HD ones - will I get it automatically?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggysego on January 26, 2011, 01:13:52 AM
It's not a movie channel.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on January 26, 2011, 11:42:18 AM
is it only going to be for HD then or will all sky customers get it?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: paco on January 26, 2011, 12:06:24 PM
I think it said all Sky customers get it. They said it would be channel 108 so it'll take the place of Sky3. When does it start? Think I heard next Monday but I'm not sure.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Minder on January 26, 2011, 12:16:01 PM
Quote from: paco on January 26, 2011, 12:06:24 PM
I think it said all Sky customers get it. They said it would be channel 108 so it'll take the place of Sky3. When does it start? Think I heard next Monday but I'm not sure.

Feb 1st.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: paco on January 26, 2011, 01:02:10 PM
Just reading through the Sky magazine there, The Sopranos will also be starting from the first season next Wednesday. Couple of other good ones like The Wire and Entourage, as well.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on January 26, 2011, 01:14:04 PM
was reading the sky magazine this morning too.  That new channel looks to have some good shows coming onto it. I'll certainly give the broadstreet one a go and possible the one with tom selleck
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Doogie Browser on January 27, 2011, 02:05:24 PM
There have been some great documentaries on TG4 the past few wednesday nights on Dan Breen, Tom Barry and last night it was Ernie O'Malley.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Canalman on February 04, 2011, 12:05:29 PM
Saw Louis Theroux' programme last night about the Zionists in the West Bank. Usual health warnings to be applied to these programmes ( ie... editing etc) but was a good watch. You have to give it to LT he is very good at getting people to talk to him.
On the basis of what I saw last night it will be very hard to reach any compromise solution to the issues there.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on February 04, 2011, 12:44:50 PM
I watched Treme last week, 10 episodes drama set in New Orleans, a few months after hurricane Katrina.
Co-written by the Wire /Homicide lad, David Simon.
Usual suspects as the main actors, Bunk and Lester from the Wire, Kay from Homicide and even a drop-in part for Prez.

Excellant stuff, along with a pulsating soundtrack.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: paco on February 04, 2011, 12:46:42 PM
Quote from: Main Street on February 04, 2011, 12:44:50 PM
I watched Treme last week, 10 episodes drama set in New Orleans, a few months after hurricane Katrina.
Co-written by the Wire /Homicide lad, David Simon.
Usual suspects as the main actors, Bunk and Lester from the Wire, Kay from Homicide and even a drop-in part for Prez.

Excellant stuff, along with a pulsating soundtrack.

Is that the one with John Goodman in it? Seen it advertised on Sky HD, looked good but I forgot when it's on  :-\
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on February 04, 2011, 01:46:56 PM
Yeah, John Goodman is in it.

I suppose you can check out the sky schedule here for Treme
http://skyatlantic.sky.com/treme (http://skyatlantic.sky.com/treme)

Nice picture of Bunk in full flow
(http://media.entertainment.sky.com/image/unscaled/2010/12/21/Treme-Season-1-on-Sky-Atlantic-HD-6.jpg)

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Puckoon on February 04, 2011, 03:38:28 PM
Anyone ever seen Spartacus?  :o Watched the first episode the other day, lord almighty its basically every young high school fella's dream. Don't know whats more gratuitious - the blood or the sex.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggysego on February 04, 2011, 03:56:43 PM
Seen a bit of the first one Puck. Didn't watch anymore.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nifan on February 04, 2011, 04:50:04 PM
actually gets quite good against the early odd puck.
I watched it after seeing a few reviews saying stick with it - its ridiculous but enjoyable.

charlie brookers take was "But here's the surprise – after a disappointingly slow (yes, slow – despite the constant sex and violence) pair of opening episodes, Spartacus starts to improve exponentially until somewhere round episode five, where you stop enjoying it ironically and start to enjoy it outright"
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Puckoon on February 04, 2011, 04:52:32 PM
Going to have to square it away with the missus. There were a few raising of the eyebrows here and there. And I just realised it was the first episode of the second series that I watched.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on February 04, 2011, 05:16:55 PM
Ah the first series of Spartacus was a good laugh, and strangely compelling, despite all its flaws.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Fluffy Che on February 05, 2011, 09:58:07 AM
Watched all season 1 of Spartacus and it fair pulls you along, really enjoyed it. Sadly the boy playing Spartacus has been diagnosed with cancer and has been replaced by the lead from Prison Break!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Doogie Browser on February 07, 2011, 10:39:48 PM
Show on now about Robbo, might be a bit of a love-in, we will see.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Denn Forever on February 09, 2011, 10:10:38 PM
Boston Legal on CBS Dramz at 10.00pm.  Good fun.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ballinaman on February 10, 2011, 12:48:45 AM
Just finished season 1 of boardwalk empire....good but not great! Decent storyline which isn't all over the place ala Lost or that shit called The Event!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: paco on February 10, 2011, 08:20:42 AM
Quote from: ballinaman on February 10, 2011, 12:48:45 AM
Just finished season 1 of boardwalk empire....good but not great! Decent storyline which isn't all over the place ala Lost or that shit called The Event!

I definitely prefer that Blue Bloods show.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ballinaman on February 10, 2011, 08:29:27 AM
Quote from: paco on February 10, 2011, 08:20:42 AM
Quote from: ballinaman on February 10, 2011, 12:48:45 AM
Just finished season 1 of boardwalk empire....good but not great! Decent storyline which isn't all over the place ala Lost or that shit called The Event!

I definitely prefer that Blue Bloods show.
Must have a goo at that show so!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on February 10, 2011, 08:40:36 AM
Always meant to get around to watching The Soprano's, so couldn't believe it when I saw that season 1 wast starting last night on Atlantic HD.  One episode a week would have been no good to me a few years ago, but it suits me down to the ground now as I barely get near the TV at night.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on February 10, 2011, 10:33:31 AM
Am watching a Danish Crime series called Forbrydelsen (translates as The Killing) at the moment; very highly recommended. 

I think it's showing on BBC3 or 4 on Saturday nights too.  For those who don't like subtitles it's being remade by AMC in the US at present too - they're the folk who make Mad Men.  The (relatively) good news is that AMC have also decided that the great US tv-watching public will be able to handle a series set in a foreign land that isn't about US-folk saving the world - the series will be set in Denmark with Danish characters.  I think they've changed the name of the lead detective from Sarah Lund to Sarah Linden - who decides these things?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on February 10, 2011, 11:19:40 AM
Quote from: paco on February 04, 2011, 12:46:42 PM
Quote from: Main Street on February 04, 2011, 12:44:50 PM
I watched Treme last week, 10 episodes drama set in New Orleans, a few months after hurricane Katrina.
Co-written by the Wire /Homicide lad, David Simon.
Usual suspects as the main actors, Bunk and Lester from the Wire, Kay from Homicide and even a drop-in part for Prez.

Excellant stuff, along with a pulsating soundtrack.

Is that the one with John Goodman in it? Seen it advertised on Sky HD, looked good but I forgot when it's on  :-\

has treme started yet on sky atlantic?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Canalman on February 10, 2011, 12:16:41 PM
Saw an ad briefly in the Herald last night advertising a show based on Trailer Park Boys shortly in Dublin. Will have to look into it better later as hopefully Bubbles, Julian, Lahy and Co are coming to town.

Finishing up season 2 of Sons of Anarchy and really enjoying it. Dexter season 4 lined up to watch afterwords.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Celt_Man on February 10, 2011, 02:40:39 PM
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on February 10, 2011, 11:19:40 AM
Quote from: paco on February 04, 2011, 12:46:42 PM
Quote from: Main Street on February 04, 2011, 12:44:50 PM
I watched Treme last week, 10 episodes drama set in New Orleans, a few months after hurricane Katrina.
Co-written by the Wire /Homicide lad, David Simon.
Usual suspects as the main actors, Bunk and Lester from the Wire, Kay from Homicide and even a drop-in part for Prez.

Excellant stuff, along with a pulsating soundtrack.

Is that the one with John Goodman in it? Seen it advertised on Sky HD, looked good but I forgot when it's on  :-\

has treme started yet on sky atlantic?

Nope, its starting on Friday the 18th
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on February 10, 2011, 03:04:47 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on February 10, 2011, 10:33:31 AM
Am watching a Danish Crime series called Forbrydelsen (translates as The Killing) at the moment; very highly recommended. 

I think it's showing on BBC3 or 4 on Saturday nights too.  For those who don't like subtitles it's being remade by AMC in the US at present too - they're the folk who make Mad Men.  The (relatively) good news is that AMC have also decided that the great US tv-watching public will be able to handle a series set in a foreign land that isn't about US-folk saving the world - the series will be set in Denmark with Danish characters.  I think they've changed the name of the lead detective from Sarah Lund to Sarah Linden - who decides these things?
By chance I saw the 3rd episode on BBC4, stopped watching after 5 minutes, downloaded the whole series and watched it from the beginning over a few days
The rule of thumb is, the original subtitled drama is the real McCoy.
It is an excellent contrived smoke and mirrors investigation, 20 episodes for the 20 days of the investigation.


Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: The Real Laoislad on February 13, 2011, 12:27:27 PM
Blue Bloods is excellent,have watched 14 episodes of it over the past few days.
Hopefully it will be something that runs for a number of seasons.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: paco on February 13, 2011, 12:52:51 PM
Not really sure where else to post this, what website would be most recommended for downloading films/TV shows? A friend recommended piratebay.org, is it any use?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: The Real Laoislad on February 13, 2011, 12:55:58 PM
Quote from: paco on February 13, 2011, 12:52:51 PM
Not really sure where else to post this, what website would be most recommended for downloading films/TV shows? A friend recommended piratebay.org, is it any use?

Its the only site I use for downloading.
Remember you have to also have software such as uTorrent to download the content from piratebay.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bloodybreakball on February 13, 2011, 01:22:08 PM
really laoisLad? i liked the second episode on sky atlantic more than the first episode but i thought that it was a wee bit like a cross between law and order (which is very, very good) and brothers and sisters (which is very very bad) in the way that they all sit around the table talking shit. i think your man donnie whalberg is good but im not sure abt all this secret service stuff tht the rookie brother is involved in,.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: paco on February 13, 2011, 01:46:22 PM
Cheers LL, in the process of downloading that uTorrent thing here now. I really liked Blue Bloods as well, although I agree that the dinner table scenes are a bit unnecessary. Only seen the first 2 episodes but you get the impression that it's gonna be a part of every episode for the rest of the series.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on February 13, 2011, 03:56:15 PM
Having watched the first 2 episodes of blue bloods I get the feeling it's cliched, cheesy shite.  I'm willing to give it another episode or two before I pull the plug thou.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: trileacman on February 13, 2011, 11:28:58 PM
The accents in boardwalk empire are cat.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on February 14, 2011, 09:40:38 AM
Quote from: bennydorano on February 13, 2011, 03:56:15 PM
Having watched the first 2 episodes of blue bloods I get the feeling it's cliched, cheesy shite.  I'm willing to give it another episode or two before I pull the plug thou.
Don't bother.
Do the dishes instead.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on February 14, 2011, 10:07:01 AM
Quote from: Main Street on February 10, 2011, 03:04:47 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on February 10, 2011, 10:33:31 AM
Am watching a Danish Crime series called Forbrydelsen (translates as The Killing) at the moment; very highly recommended. 

I think it's showing on BBC3 or 4 on Saturday nights too.  For those who don't like subtitles it's being remade by AMC in the US at present too - they're the folk who make Mad Men.  The (relatively) good news is that AMC have also decided that the great US tv-watching public will be able to handle a series set in a foreign land that isn't about US-folk saving the world - the series will be set in Denmark with Danish characters.  I think they've changed the name of the lead detective from Sarah Lund to Sarah Linden - who decides these things?
By chance I saw the 3rd episode on BBC4, stopped watching after 5 minutes, downloaded the whole series and watched it from the beginning over a few days
The rule of thumb is, the original subtitled drama is the real McCoy.
It is an excellent contrived smoke and mirrors investigation, 20 episodes for the 20 days of the investigation.

I'm only on Day-8; the good news is there's a second series - if you need rapidshare links, drop me a PM.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Canalman on February 14, 2011, 11:53:36 AM
1st season of Breaking Bad on sale at HMV now for E15. Bought it at weekend and really looking forward to it. Has had great reviews.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on February 14, 2011, 12:25:55 PM
Quote from: Canalman on February 14, 2011, 11:53:36 AM
1st season of Breaking Bad on sale at HMV now for E15. Bought it at weekend and really looking forward to it. Has had great reviews.
yeah first series is great, realy dark comedy, must get around to the second series
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on February 14, 2011, 03:51:37 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on February 14, 2011, 10:07:01 AM
Quote from: Main Street on February 10, 2011, 03:04:47 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on February 10, 2011, 10:33:31 AM
Am watching a Danish Crime series called Forbrydelsen (translates as The Killing) at the moment; very highly recommended. 

I think it's showing on BBC3 or 4 on Saturday nights too.  For those who don't like subtitles it's being remade by AMC in the US at present too - they're the folk who make Mad Men.  The (relatively) good news is that AMC have also decided that the great US tv-watching public will be able to handle a series set in a foreign land that isn't about US-folk saving the world - the series will be set in Denmark with Danish characters.  I think they've changed the name of the lead detective from Sarah Lund to Sarah Linden - who decides these things?
By chance I saw the 3rd episode on BBC4, stopped watching after 5 minutes, downloaded the whole series and watched it from the beginning over a few days
The rule of thumb is, the original subtitled drama is the real McCoy.
It is an excellent contrived smoke and mirrors investigation, 20 episodes for the 20 days of the investigation.

I'm only on Day-8; the good news is there's a second series - if you need rapidshare links, drop me a PM.
Thanks Billy
Series 2 with eng subs was a hard find but I found the one torrent link to 10 episodes which says it has english subs, so I'm currently downl  just s2 ep1 from the torrent to see if it works.
If not, I'll let you know in a couple of hours.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on February 14, 2011, 03:55:13 PM
Quote from: Main Street on February 14, 2011, 03:51:37 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on February 14, 2011, 10:07:01 AM
Quote from: Main Street on February 10, 2011, 03:04:47 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on February 10, 2011, 10:33:31 AM
Am watching a Danish Crime series called Forbrydelsen (translates as The Killing) at the moment; very highly recommended. 

I think it's showing on BBC3 or 4 on Saturday nights too.  For those who don't like subtitles it's being remade by AMC in the US at present too - they're the folk who make Mad Men.  The (relatively) good news is that AMC have also decided that the great US tv-watching public will be able to handle a series set in a foreign land that isn't about US-folk saving the world - the series will be set in Denmark with Danish characters.  I think they've changed the name of the lead detective from Sarah Lund to Sarah Linden - who decides these things?
By chance I saw the 3rd episode on BBC4, stopped watching after 5 minutes, downloaded the whole series and watched it from the beginning over a few days
The rule of thumb is, the original subtitled drama is the real McCoy.
It is an excellent contrived smoke and mirrors investigation, 20 episodes for the 20 days of the investigation.

I'm only on Day-8; the good news is there's a second series - if you need rapidshare links, drop me a PM.
Thanks Billy
Series 2 with eng subs was a hard find but I found the one torrent link to 10 episodes which says it has english subs, so I'm currently downl  just s2 ep1 from the torrent to see if it works.
If not, I'll let you know in a couple of hours.

I understand that there are only machine-subs in English available at the moment but I'm assured that they're alright.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: The Real Laoislad on February 14, 2011, 04:36:05 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on February 13, 2011, 03:56:15 PM
Having watched the first 2 episodes of blue bloods I get the feeling it's cliched, cheesy shite.  I'm willing to give it another episode or two before I pull the plug thou.

Yep it is all those things,it is what it is but if you don't take it too seriously its a good enough show.
Bridget Moynahan nice bit of totty as well.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on February 14, 2011, 06:55:41 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on February 14, 2011, 03:55:13 PM
Quote from: Main Street on February 14, 2011, 03:51:37 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on February 14, 2011, 10:07:01 AM
Quote from: Main Street on February 10, 2011, 03:04:47 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on February 10, 2011, 10:33:31 AM
Am watching a Danish Crime series called Forbrydelsen (translates as The Killing) at the moment; very highly recommended. 

I think it's showing on BBC3 or 4 on Saturday nights too.  For those who don't like subtitles it's being remade by AMC in the US at present too - they're the folk who make Mad Men.  The (relatively) good news is that AMC have also decided that the great US tv-watching public will be able to handle a series set in a foreign land that isn't about US-folk saving the world - the series will be set in Denmark with Danish characters.  I think they've changed the name of the lead detective from Sarah Lund to Sarah Linden - who decides these things?
By chance I saw the 3rd episode on BBC4, stopped watching after 5 minutes, downloaded the whole series and watched it from the beginning over a few days
The rule of thumb is, the original subtitled drama is the real McCoy.
It is an excellent contrived smoke and mirrors investigation, 20 episodes for the 20 days of the investigation.

I'm only on Day-8; the good news is there's a second series - if you need rapidshare links, drop me a PM.
Thanks Billy
Series 2 with eng subs was a hard find but I found the one torrent link to 10 episodes which says it has english subs, so I'm currently downl  just s2 ep1 from the torrent to see if it works.
If not, I'll let you know in a couple of hours.

I understand that there are only machine-subs in English available at the moment but I'm assured that they're alright.
I have just downl and checked out  s2 ep1
The torrent file has good quality video but no subs are  included, hard or soft.
Each episode is 700mb.
Where are the subs available from?
Or what can a man do?



Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on February 14, 2011, 07:04:53 PM
I see the writers of Treme have a sense of humour which embraces a bit more than expected.
A cowboy builder/chancer, creole  born and bred, is called O'Reilly.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: CiKe on February 19, 2011, 01:14:03 PM
Quote from: flantheman82 on January 20, 2011, 08:06:40 PM
Human planet. On now on BBC and BBC hd. Unbelievable footage. Could watch stuff like this all day.

Watched a couple of episodes  (Oceans and Jungles) of this this morning on the iPlayer, after catching part of the Mountains one recently on the tv. Absolutely incredible altogether, the BBC do make some fantastic documentaries. Favourite part was the tree house in Papua New Guinea and watching the little kids in Venezuela hunt giant tarantulas...
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: trileacman on March 25, 2011, 12:02:57 AM
Sons of anarchy? Any good?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Canalman on March 25, 2011, 09:33:25 AM
Quote from: trileacman on March 25, 2011, 12:02:57 AM
Sons of anarchy? Any good?

Absolutely. Just finished season 2 .Brilliant series.............. although it has the ropiest "Irish" accents ever committed to celluloid. Seasons 1 and 2 combined going for hallf nothing now in HMV.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Archie Mitchell on March 25, 2011, 10:16:26 AM
Quote from: Canalman on March 25, 2011, 09:33:25 AM
Quote from: trileacman on March 25, 2011, 12:02:57 AM
Sons of anarchy? Any good?

Absolutely. Just finished season 2 .Brilliant series.............. although it has the ropiest "Irish" accents ever committed to celluloid. Seasons 1 and 2 combined going for hallf nothing now in HMV.

Wait to you see series 3!!!

Great show though.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: AFS on March 25, 2011, 04:16:36 PM
Treme is a fantastic show. Second series starts next month.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Archie Mitchell on April 03, 2011, 08:20:57 PM
New Louis Theroux episode on tonight. BBC 2 @ 9pm. Follow up programme on The Most Hated Family In America.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0107zhy (http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0107zhy)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: paco on April 03, 2011, 08:33:08 PM
Season 1 of Boardwalk Empire finishes next Saturday, anyone know when the second series starts?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Bogball XV on April 03, 2011, 09:34:31 PM
Quote from: paco on April 03, 2011, 08:33:08 PM
Season 1 of Boardwalk Empire finishes next Saturday, anyone know when the second series starts?
probably to be shown in the states next september
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on April 03, 2011, 09:58:32 PM
Quote from: Archie Mitchell on April 03, 2011, 08:20:57 PM
New Louis Theroux episode on tonight. BBC 2 @ 9pm. Follow up programme on The Most Hated Family In America.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0107zhy (http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0107zhy)

Pure madness, would love to give them a good hiding!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: The Worker on April 03, 2011, 10:22:28 PM
anyone here watch the wire?

if so why does daniels not arrest barksdale that time he drives past him in the jeep in the first series?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on April 04, 2011, 09:02:29 AM
Quote from: The Worker on April 03, 2011, 10:22:28 PM
anyone here watch the wire?

if so why does daniels not arrest barksdale that time he drives past him in the jeep in the first series?
Don't remember that particular incident but what charges would he lay? The whole was to use "the wire" to gather evidence.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: The Worker on April 04, 2011, 09:38:57 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on April 04, 2011, 09:02:29 AM
Quote from: The Worker on April 03, 2011, 10:22:28 PM
anyone here watch the wire?

if so why does daniels not arrest barksdale that time he drives past him in the jeep in the first series?
Don't remember that particular incident but what charges would he lay? The whole was to use "the wire" to gather evidence.

he just looks at barksdale and barksdale wags the finger at him.

hard to know why he didnt try to bring him in to ruffle up a few feathers, especially as barksdale knew he was being followed.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Bogball XV on April 04, 2011, 10:01:48 AM
Quote from: The Worker on April 04, 2011, 09:38:57 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on April 04, 2011, 09:02:29 AM
Quote from: The Worker on April 03, 2011, 10:22:28 PM
anyone here watch the wire?

if so why does daniels not arrest barksdale that time he drives past him in the jeep in the first series?
Don't remember that particular incident but what charges would he lay? The whole was to use "the wire" to gather evidence.

he just looks at barksdale and barksdale wags the finger at him.

hard to know why he didnt try to bring him in to ruffle up a few feathers, especially as barksdale knew he was being followed.
have you watched it all yet or just started on series one?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: The Worker on April 04, 2011, 10:08:40 AM
Quote from: Bogball XV on April 04, 2011, 10:01:48 AM
Quote from: The Worker on April 04, 2011, 09:38:57 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on April 04, 2011, 09:02:29 AM
Quote from: The Worker on April 03, 2011, 10:22:28 PM
anyone here watch the wire?

if so why does daniels not arrest barksdale that time he drives past him in the jeep in the first series?
Don't remember that particular incident but what charges would he lay? The whole was to use "the wire" to gather evidence.

he just looks at barksdale and barksdale wags the finger at him.

hard to know why he didnt try to bring him in to ruffle up a few feathers, especially as barksdale knew he was being followed.
have you watched it all yet or just started on series one?

season 1 only. dont wanna spoiler alert!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on April 04, 2011, 10:16:21 AM
Quote from: The Worker on April 04, 2011, 10:08:40 AM
Quote from: Bogball XV on April 04, 2011, 10:01:48 AM
Quote from: The Worker on April 04, 2011, 09:38:57 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on April 04, 2011, 09:02:29 AM
Quote from: The Worker on April 03, 2011, 10:22:28 PM
anyone here watch the wire?

if so why does daniels not arrest barksdale that time he drives past him in the jeep in the first series?
Don't remember that particular incident but what charges would he lay? The whole was to use "the wire" to gather evidence.

he just looks at barksdale and barksdale wags the finger at him.

hard to know why he didnt try to bring him in to ruffle up a few feathers, especially as barksdale knew he was being followed.
have you watched it all yet or just started on series one?

season 1 only. dont wanna spoiler alert!
You want a spoiler alert. You don't want any spoilers.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Don Johnson on April 04, 2011, 03:05:31 PM
They had nothing to pin on Avon and had to wait it out until they got something concrete
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: westmayo on April 04, 2011, 03:59:45 PM
I'm kind of jealous of someone who is just through the first season of The Wire, such a good show. Really looking forward to the new season of Treme to start, thought the first one was very good, and the music just top class. Finally getting around to watching Mad Men after catching the odd episode here and there,
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on April 04, 2011, 04:25:24 PM
Quote from: westmayo on April 04, 2011, 03:59:45 PM
I'm kind of jealous of someone who is just through the first season of The Wire, such a good show. Really looking forward to the new season of Treme to start, thought the first one was very good, and the music just top class. Finally getting around to watching Mad Men after catching the odd episode here and there,
yeah , would love to have the whole 5 series of the wire ahead of me still!
probably will give it another while before watching the whole thing again.
have been watching the first series of treme aswell, enjoyable show,with great music etc, but quite slow moving
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Don Johnson on April 04, 2011, 07:59:19 PM
Quote from: westmayo on April 04, 2011, 03:59:45 PM
I'm kind of jealous of someone who is just through the first season of The Wire, such a good show. Really looking forward to the new season of Treme to start, thought the first one was very good, and the music just top class. Finally getting around to watching Mad Men after catching the odd episode here and there,

Mad Men is great, in my top three with The Wire and The Sopranos.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ballinaman on April 10, 2011, 11:35:46 AM
Sons Of Anarchy......well worth a download. 1st two seasons are quality, 3rd isn't all that great...orish accents are terrible, as well as so many other things relating to Ireland. Looking forward to the 4th season though!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on April 10, 2011, 12:04:02 PM
Quote from: The Worker on April 04, 2011, 09:38:57 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on April 04, 2011, 09:02:29 AM
Quote from: The Worker on April 03, 2011, 10:22:28 PM
anyone here watch the wire?

if so why does daniels not arrest barksdale that time he drives past him in the jeep in the first series?
Don't remember that particular incident but what charges would he lay? The whole was to use "the wire" to gather evidence.

he just looks at barksdale and barksdale wags the finger at him.

hard to know why he didnt try to bring him in to ruffle up a few feathers, especially as barksdale knew he was being followed.

On what charges? The whole point was that Daniels and his team didn't want a few meaningless arrests of street-level dealers. They all knew Avon was the kingpin but needed serious evidence to bring him in.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on April 10, 2011, 12:05:27 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on April 10, 2011, 11:35:46 AM
Sons Of Anarchy......well worth a download. 1st two seasons are quality, 3rd isn't all that great...orish accents are terrible, as well as so many other things relating to Ireland. Looking forward to the 4th season though!

Sons of Anarchy is absolute bollox! Incredibly watchable, but bollox!

Still haven't bothered watching the third season - when I heard the club had a "Belfast Chapter" I was tempted to give up.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ballinaman on April 10, 2011, 12:33:55 PM
Quote from: gallsman on April 10, 2011, 12:05:27 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on April 10, 2011, 11:35:46 AM
Sons Of Anarchy......well worth a download. 1st two seasons are quality, 3rd isn't all that great...orish accents are terrible, as well as so many other things relating to Ireland. Looking forward to the 4th season though!

Sons of Anarchy is absolute bollox! Incredibly watchable, but bollox!

Still haven't bothered watching the third season - when I heard the club had a "Belfast Chapter" I was tempted to give up.

Its cringe city gallsman....everything about the episodes set in Belfast are a joke. You just have to laugh. Hope season 4 gets back to the basics....mexicans and neo nazis knocking seven shades of sh1te out of each other for some hole in the desert in California! :D
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on April 22, 2011, 07:20:18 PM
Great series on History Channel at the moment called America:The story of the US.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggysego on April 22, 2011, 09:06:03 PM
Looking forward to the start of series 32 of Doctor Who tomorrow evening. Well I say that, I'll be at the Greencastle v Cookstown game. But I look forward to seeing it, when I get back from the match.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Newbridge Exile on May 02, 2011, 11:14:15 AM
Got " The Shield" Boxset at Christmas, didnt know that much about it to be honest but have really enjoyed the first 2 series , up there with the Wire in my opinion
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on May 04, 2011, 07:33:40 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on April 10, 2011, 12:33:55 PM
Quote from: gallsman on April 10, 2011, 12:05:27 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on April 10, 2011, 11:35:46 AM
Sons Of Anarchy......well worth a download. 1st two seasons are quality, 3rd isn't all that great...orish accents are terrible, as well as so many other things relating to Ireland. Looking forward to the 4th season though!

Sons of Anarchy is absolute bollox! Incredibly watchable, but bollox!

Still haven't bothered watching the third season - when I heard the club had a "Belfast Chapter" I was tempted to give up.

Its cringe city gallsman....everything about the episodes set in Belfast are a joke. You just have to laugh. Hope season 4 gets back to the basics....mexicans and neo nazis knocking seven shades of sh1te out of each other for some hole in the desert in California! :D

Finally getting around to watching third series, no idea why I'm bothering.

Christ the accents are worse than I imagined! For some reason there appears to me an Afrikaaner PSNI officers. Attacking cops armed with M16s. Absolutely ridiculous.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Don Johnson on May 04, 2011, 11:33:24 PM
Started watching Carnivale, dunno what to make of it.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carniv%C3%A0le

Think I will stick out the first season though just so some things can be resolved.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: new devil on May 04, 2011, 11:48:28 PM
Really? Better than the Wire?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: new devil on May 04, 2011, 11:58:32 PM
Going to have to get it then because i didn't think anything could come close to the wire...What city is it set in?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Don Johnson on May 05, 2011, 10:36:05 AM
Quote from: Take Your Points on May 04, 2011, 11:49:16 PM
Probably too late with this one but The Killing shown on BBC4 in 20 episodes was excellent.  A Danish production with English subtitles.  It has been produced in US and new series will be available.

Downloaded the first couple of episodes of the American one. It started off well but from what I have read the Danish is much superior, think you can get the Danish one from Amazon for about £30.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: AbbeySider on May 05, 2011, 10:56:35 AM
Game of Thrones is getting good.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Orangemac on May 05, 2011, 11:33:23 PM
Anyone watch the new series of Pyschoville on BBC2?

Completely mental show but very watchable.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on May 05, 2011, 11:38:40 PM
Quote from: AbbeySider on May 05, 2011, 10:56:35 AM
Game of Thrones is getting good.
It was filmed in the nort'. The missus' cousin and a few pupils from her school were extras.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on May 08, 2011, 03:52:18 PM
Have started watching a comedy called The League. About a group of friends and their fantasy football league.

All NFL fans would probably enjoy it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on May 19, 2011, 10:57:39 PM
Quote from: gallsman on May 08, 2011, 03:52:18 PM
Have started watching a comedy called The League. About a group of friends and their fantasy football league.

All NFL fans would probably enjoy it.

Watched it and it's hilarious!! I really like it.

Anyone watching the new Crime Drama on the BBC The Shadow Line??? GREAT cast and a thoroughly engaging show . . . best I've watched in a long long time. Rafe Spall has stolen the show already from the likes of Ecclestone and Steven Rea. It has had so many twists and turns and subplots already I have no idea what is going to happen next. Paddy McGuire even showed up this evening! It's pure class!

As for everyone who usually proclaims "too predictable" on the Movie Recommendations thread I would love to see if anyone can predict how this will pan out!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on May 19, 2011, 11:06:24 PM
Quote from: screenexile on May 19, 2011, 10:57:39 PM
Quote from: gallsman on May 08, 2011, 03:52:18 PM
Have started watching a comedy called The League. About a group of friends and their fantasy football league.

All NFL fans would probably enjoy it.

Watched it and it's hilarious!! I really like it.

Anyone watching the new Crime Drama on the BBC The Shadow Line??? GREAT cast and a thoroughly engaging show . . . best I've watched in a long long time. Rafe Spall has stolen the show already from the likes of Ecclestone and Steven Rea. It has had so many twists and turns and subplots already I have no idea what is going to happen next. Paddy McGuire even showed up this evening! It's pure class!

As for everyone who usually proclaims "too predictable" on the Movie Recommendations thread I would love to see if anyone can predict how this will pan out!!
Been watching The Shadow Line and it's a good show. Rafe Spall's character talks like one of  David Walliams' creations from Little Britain. Hope the missus recorded it tonight!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: AFS on May 19, 2011, 11:18:30 PM
Quote from: Don Johnson on May 05, 2011, 10:36:05 AM
Quote from: Take Your Points on May 04, 2011, 11:49:16 PM
Probably too late with this one but The Killing shown on BBC4 in 20 episodes was excellent.  A Danish production with English subtitles.  It has been produced in US and new series will be available.

Downloaded the first couple of episodes of the American one. It started off well but from what I have read the Danish is much superior, think you can get the Danish one from Amazon for about £30.

Half way through season one of the Danish version. Brilliant stuff.

It can be found here (http://thepiratebay.org/torrent/6392215/Forbrydelsen_%28The_Killing%29_-_Complete_Season_1_%28BBC%29), if you're into this kind of thing.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on May 19, 2011, 11:22:58 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on May 19, 2011, 11:06:24 PM
Quote from: screenexile on May 19, 2011, 10:57:39 PM
Quote from: gallsman on May 08, 2011, 03:52:18 PM
Have started watching a comedy called The League. About a group of friends and their fantasy football league.

All NFL fans would probably enjoy it.

Watched it and it's hilarious!! I really like it.

Anyone watching the new Crime Drama on the BBC The Shadow Line??? GREAT cast and a thoroughly engaging show . . . best I've watched in a long long time. Rafe Spall has stolen the show already from the likes of Ecclestone and Steven Rea. It has had so many twists and turns and subplots already I have no idea what is going to happen next. Paddy McGuire even showed up this evening! It's pure class!

As for everyone who usually proclaims "too predictable" on the Movie Recommendations thread I would love to see if anyone can predict how this will pan out!!
Been watching The Shadow Line and it's a good show. Rafe Spall's character talks like one of  David Walliams' creations from Little Britain. Hope the missus recorded it tonight!

That's a bit creepy Tony . . . as soon as my Dad heard your man he just said "Computer says nooooooo"
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on May 19, 2011, 11:31:02 PM
When he was chatting to the pregnant woman in her hallway last week you could feel the tension in our living room. He's one creepy character - well played by your man although I had to laugh at him trying to run in those skinny jeans last week!  :D
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Orangemac on May 21, 2011, 10:52:53 PM
He mightn't be to everyone's tastes but the Graham Norton show has become one of the best shows on since it has taken over from Jonathan Ross on a Friday night.

Not as much internet weirdos and more about the guests who are usually top class ( especially compared to the dross on the Late Late and don't take themselves too seriously.

Cuba Gooding Jnr and Snoop Dog were on last night and were hilarious.

Snoop Dog is someone I thought I wouldn't like but he is genuinely funny without really trying to be.

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on May 21, 2011, 10:56:10 PM
Quote from: Orangemac on May 21, 2011, 10:52:53 PM
He mightn't be to everyone's tastes but the Graham Norton show has become one of the best shows on since it has taken over from Jonathan Ross on a Friday night.

Not as much internet weirdos and more about the guests who are usually top class ( especially compared to the dross on the Late Late and don't take themselves too seriously.

Cuba Gooding Jnr and Snoop Dog were on last night and were hilarious.

Snoop Dog is someone I thought I wouldn't like but he is genuinely funny without really trying to be.
Aye the guests were excellent last night. Cuba can still bust the moves! Elle was looking tidy too!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Orangemac on May 21, 2011, 11:03:44 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on May 21, 2011, 10:56:10 PM
Quote from: Orangemac on May 21, 2011, 10:52:53 PM
He mightn't be to everyone's tastes but the Graham Norton show has become one of the best shows on since it has taken over from Jonathan Ross on a Friday night.

Not as much internet weirdos and more about the guests who are usually top class ( especially compared to the dross on the Late Late and don't take themselves too seriously.

Cuba Gooding Jnr and Snoop Dog were on last night and were hilarious.

Snoop Dog is someone I thought I wouldn't like but he is genuinely funny without really trying to be.
Aye the guests were excellent last night. Cuba can still bust the moves! Elle was looking tidy too!
Cuba was getting a bit familiar with Elle all right!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Archie Mitchell on May 22, 2011, 08:30:57 PM
New Louis Theroux episode on BBC 2 tonight @ 10.30pm (9pm on regular BBC channels) about Miami Dade Jail. 2nd part on next week as well.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b011k0xx (http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b011k0xx)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on May 22, 2011, 11:06:58 PM
Quote from: Archie Mitchell on May 22, 2011, 08:30:57 PM
New Louis Theroux episode on BBC 2 tonight @ 10.30pm (9pm on regular BBC channels) about Miami Dade Jail. 2nd part on next week as well.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b011k0xx (http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b011k0xx)

Unreal place, The guy with the glasses is going to done up for sure
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Puckoon on May 24, 2011, 08:03:37 PM
Just got stuck into "Californication". Opening scene of the 1st episode had me hooked. Very enjoyable stuff so far.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on July 11, 2011, 10:02:32 AM
New series of Curb Your Enthusiasm (series 8) started in the US last night.   ;D
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Don Johnson on July 14, 2011, 03:04:48 PM
Good man Billy had forgot about that will download now.

New series of Entorage not far away now.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Celt_Man on July 14, 2011, 03:27:50 PM
What's the story with this show The Killing?? Seen a few ads for it - worth watching??
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on July 14, 2011, 03:37:19 PM
Watching a new series that Steven Spielberg is involved with called Falling Skies.
I like it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on July 14, 2011, 03:39:39 PM
Quote from: Don Johnson on July 14, 2011, 03:04:48 PM
Good man Billy had forgot about that will download now.

New series of Entorage not far away now.
They only wrapped on it a couple of weeks ago so would assume it's still a while away. Last season so would need to be better than 7 - it was cat.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: paco on July 14, 2011, 03:59:04 PM
Quote from: laoislad on July 14, 2011, 03:37:19 PM
Watching a new series that Steven Spielberg is involved with called Falling Skies.
I like it.

Seen that advertised, looked good but I forgot to watch it! What channel is it on? I'll check if it's repeated tonight or tomorrow.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on July 14, 2011, 04:00:07 PM
Quote from: paco on July 14, 2011, 03:59:04 PM
Quote from: laoislad on July 14, 2011, 03:37:19 PM
Watching a new series that Steven Spielberg is involved with called Falling Skies.
I like it.

Seen that advertised, looked good but I forgot to watch it! What channel is it on? I'll check if it's repeated tonight or tomorrow.

I've been downloading the episodes from piratebay
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Don Johnson on July 14, 2011, 04:20:39 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on July 14, 2011, 03:39:39 PM
Quote from: Don Johnson on July 14, 2011, 03:04:48 PM
Good man Billy had forgot about that will download now.

New series of Entorage not far away now.
They only wrapped on it a couple of weeks ago so would assume it's still a while away. Last season so would need to be better than 7 - it was cat.

Starts July 24th in the US. Read somewhere Sky Atlantic will be showing it on the Monday night over here.

Trailer here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gu6_eIlbZu4&feature=relmfu

Glad to see Vince back on the rails he was doing my head in.

Another thing for it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_maLY94oUY&feature=youtu.be
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: whitegoodman on July 15, 2011, 10:21:59 PM
Quote from: Don Johnson on July 14, 2011, 04:20:39 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on July 14, 2011, 03:39:39 PM
Quote from: Don Johnson on July 14, 2011, 03:04:48 PM
Good man Billy had forgot about that will download now.

New series of Entorage not far away now.
They only wrapped on it a couple of weeks ago so would assume it's still a while away. Last season so would need to be better than 7 - it was cat.

Starts July 24th in the US. Read somewhere Sky Atlantic will be showing it on the Monday night over here.

Trailer here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gu6_eIlbZu4&feature=relmfu

Glad to see Vince back on the rails he was doing my head in.

Another thing for it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_maLY94oUY&feature=youtu.be

Any word when this starting in the UK.

The last series was cat alright but Im currently going through the first 6 series for the 3rd time and series 2 through to 6 are brilliant.  Dont understand why this show isnt more popular.  Cant believe channel 4 never picked it up.

Anyway time for vince to get back to ridden wemen, Drama to be hilariously stupid and Ari to take the little gay chinese bloke back as his assistant
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on July 15, 2011, 10:48:42 PM
Quote from: whitegoodman on July 15, 2011, 10:21:59 PM
Quote from: Don Johnson on July 14, 2011, 04:20:39 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on July 14, 2011, 03:39:39 PM
Quote from: Don Johnson on July 14, 2011, 03:04:48 PM
Good man Billy had forgot about that will download now.

New series of Entorage not far away now.
They only wrapped on it a couple of weeks ago so would assume it's still a while away. Last season so would need to be better than 7 - it was cat.

Starts July 24th in the US. Read somewhere Sky Atlantic will be showing it on the Monday night over here.

Trailer here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gu6_eIlbZu4&feature=relmfu

Glad to see Vince back on the rails he was doing my head in.

Another thing for it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_maLY94oUY&feature=youtu.be

Any word when this starting in the UK.

The last series was cat alright but Im currently going through the first 6 series for the 3rd time and series 2 through to 6 are brilliant.  Dont understand why this show isnt more popular.  Cant believe channel 4 never picked it up.

Anyway time for vince to get back to ridden wemen, Drama to be hilariously stupid and Ari to take the little gay chinese bloke back as his assistant
Aye it turned to shit because they took the fun out of it. I'm sure the reviews reflected that and will be back on form for 8. Was chat previously about a movie but not sure if it has any legs.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: whitegoodman on July 15, 2011, 11:07:58 PM
That was exactly the point, they took the fun out of it and tried to make it semi serious.  At their best I thought Ari and Drama ( dont no their real names ) are 2 of the best comedy actors about.  I could easily watch a spin off show about either of them.

Heard the same rumous about the movie, hopefully it is true.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: mayogodhelpus@gmail.com on July 16, 2011, 02:01:22 AM
Justified on Channel 5 is my favourate programme in quite a while, pity channel 5 only have a few episodes up at anyone time. Addicted to this now.

http://www.channel5.com/shows/justified (http://www.channel5.com/shows/justified)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: DrinkingHarp on July 16, 2011, 03:05:58 AM
Rescue Me from Dennis Leary just started its final season here in the states.........great show.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: clarshack on July 16, 2011, 11:10:30 AM
Quote from: paco on July 14, 2011, 03:59:04 PM
Quote from: laoislad on July 14, 2011, 03:37:19 PM
Watching a new series that Steven Spielberg is involved with called Falling Skies.
I like it.

Seen that advertised, looked good but I forgot to watch it! What channel is it on? I'll check if it's repeated tonight or tomorrow.

its on fx. think 2nd episode is repeated tonight.

it reminds me of the walking dead - only they've replaced zombies with aliens.

walking dead season 2 is supposed to starting soon.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Bogball XV on July 16, 2011, 02:30:49 PM
Quote from: clarshack on July 16, 2011, 11:10:30 AM
Quote from: paco on July 14, 2011, 03:59:04 PM
Quote from: laoislad on July 14, 2011, 03:37:19 PM
Watching a new series that Steven Spielberg is involved with called Falling Skies.
I like it.

Seen that advertised, looked good but I forgot to watch it! What channel is it on? I'll check if it's repeated tonight or tomorrow.

its on fx. think 2nd episode is repeated tonight.

it reminds me of the walking dead - only they've replaced zombies with aliens.

walking dead season 2 is supposed to starting soon.
watched the first two episodes of that walking dead - didn't take to it at all.  Did it improve?

Watched the first 5 episodes of 'The Killing' - started off brilliantly, tailing off a wee bit now imo, but still well worth watching (talking about the US version btw).
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: paco on July 16, 2011, 06:59:44 PM
Quote from: clarshack on July 16, 2011, 11:10:30 AM
Quote from: paco on July 14, 2011, 03:59:04 PM
Quote from: laoislad on July 14, 2011, 03:37:19 PM
Watching a new series that Steven Spielberg is involved with called Falling Skies.
I like it.

Seen that advertised, looked good but I forgot to watch it! What channel is it on? I'll check if it's repeated tonight or tomorrow.

its on fx. think 2nd episode is repeated tonight.

it reminds me of the walking dead - only they've replaced zombies with aliens.

walking dead season 2 is supposed to starting soon.

I thought that's where  I had seen it! Anyone watching The Kennedys?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Bogball XV on July 16, 2011, 07:33:38 PM
Quote from: Celt_Man on July 16, 2011, 02:44:58 PM
Quote from: Bogball XV on July 16, 2011, 02:30:49 PM
Watched the first 5 episodes of 'The Killing' - started off brilliantly, tailing off a wee bit now imo, but still well worth watching (talking about the US version btw).

Is there a British version of the Killing then? Which one is being shown on Channel 4 these days?
Dunno which is on CH4, i am watching the US version via download
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on July 16, 2011, 09:49:29 PM
Quote from: Bogball XV on July 16, 2011, 07:33:38 PM
Quote from: Celt_Man on July 16, 2011, 02:44:58 PM
Quote from: Bogball XV on July 16, 2011, 02:30:49 PM
Watched the first 5 episodes of 'The Killing' - started off brilliantly, tailing off a wee bit now imo, but still well worth watching (talking about the US version btw).

Is there a British version of the Killing then? Which one is being shown on Channel 4 these days?
Dunno which is on CH4, i am watching the US version via download
US version on C4. Danish version was on BBC4 I believe.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Don Johnson on July 29, 2011, 12:07:04 AM
Three episodes into the new series of Curb Your Enthusiasm and I am impressed. The third episode, Palestinian Chicken, was the best so far and one of my favourites of the whole lot. Good to see Funkhouser getting in on the act more.

First episode of Entourage down as well, not really much happening, just a recap/refresher of what happened. Look forward to the rest of the series now they can get into some proper story arcs. Hope it doesn't turn into a whole will they / won't they they with E and Sloane.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Bogball XV on July 29, 2011, 10:32:58 AM
Quote from: Don Johnson on July 29, 2011, 12:07:04 AM
Three episodes into the new series of Curb Your Enthusiasm and I am impressed. The third episode, Palestinian Chicken, was the best so far and one of my favourites of the whole lot. Good to see Funkhouser getting in on the act more.

First episode of Entourage down as well, not really much happening, just a recap/refresher of what happened. Look forward to the rest of the series now they can get into some proper story arcs. Hope it doesn't turn into a whole will they / won't they they with E and Sloane.
Watched the first two curbs last night - still worth watching and a few great scenes, but I can't see it extending much longer and that's probably for the best.  Something the Entourage makers shoud have figured about around season 5 (that or killed off Eric).
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Canalman on July 29, 2011, 12:12:18 PM
Halfway through season one of Breaking Bad. Very good so far.

Have been meaning to buy Carnivale but am put out by the fact (acc to wiki anway) that it ended suddenly leaving the plots/ themes in limbo. Is that so?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: J OGorman on July 29, 2011, 12:38:40 PM
just finished Forbrydelsen (The Killing), absolutely brilliant. (dont go near the Killing thread as there's spoilers there)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Bogball XV on July 29, 2011, 12:41:33 PM
Quote from: J OGorman on July 29, 2011, 12:38:40 PM
just finished Forbrydelsen (The Killing), absolutely brilliant. (dont go near the Killing thread as there's spoilers there)
i've finished series one of the US version - are they the same plot etc?  Has anyone watched both?

I'd definitely recommend the US version, a wee bit silly in places, but overall very good.

Breaking Bad is excellent too.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Don Johnson on July 29, 2011, 12:56:31 PM
Quote from: Canalman on July 29, 2011, 12:12:18 PM
Halfway through season one of Breaking Bad. Very good so far.

Have been meaning to buy Carnivale but am put out by the fact (acc to wiki anway) that it ended suddenly leaving the plots/ themes in limbo. Is that so?

I bought the first series of Carnivale on DVD, it was ok just. Watchable but didn't blow me away the way I thought it should.

The first series didn't warrant me buying the second so I have been downloading it, but it is taking ages to finish.

Downloading Breaking Bad as well.

Caught a couple episodes of Man Versus Food on some weird Sky channel there recently, looks a good laugh so have it on the download list as well.

Paco -  I have watched the whole series of The Kennedys, a good enough series but it lacked in a few ways, Ted was never in it at all to my recollection, RFK is portrayed as JFKs fixer basically, not much about his Justice Dept work, and the assassinations of both were glossed over very quickly when there is so much scope there it is unreal.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: paco on August 17, 2011, 06:46:56 PM
Any reports on The Borgias on Sky Atlantic on Saturday night? I missed it, but the first 2 episodes are on tonight.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Hashtag on August 18, 2011, 09:59:20 AM
Does anyone watch 'Beaver Falls'?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on August 18, 2011, 10:07:20 AM
Quote from: Bogball XV on July 29, 2011, 10:32:58 AM
Quote from: Don Johnson on July 29, 2011, 12:07:04 AM
Three episodes into the new series of Curb Your Enthusiasm and I am impressed. The third episode, Palestinian Chicken, was the best so far and one of my favourites of the whole lot. Good to see Funkhouser getting in on the act more.

First episode of Entourage down as well, not really much happening, just a recap/refresher of what happened. Look forward to the rest of the series now they can get into some proper story arcs. Hope it doesn't turn into a whole will they / won't they they with E and Sloane.
Watched the first two curbs last night - still worth watching and a few great scenes, but I can't see it extending much longer and that's probably for the best.  Something the Entourage makers shoud have figured about around season 5 (that or killed off Eric).

Yeah, this season is probably it for 'Curb'; DJ's right, Eps 3 and 4 are much better than the first two.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: The Iceman on August 18, 2011, 02:36:34 PM
Started watching Sons of Anarchy. Only got a few episodes in so far but its a solid show, some very strong characters and story lines.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ballinaman on August 18, 2011, 03:04:22 PM
It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia. Hilarious D
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on August 23, 2011, 09:14:54 PM
Seven Dwarfs on Channel 4  :D

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Don Johnson on August 25, 2011, 05:05:46 PM
Iceman it is a decent show but gets very cheesey and cringey (is that a word?) when the Irish come into it!

Its Always Sunny is a brilliant show.

Anyone watch Game Of Thrones? Have them downloaded.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on August 25, 2011, 05:12:13 PM
QuoteAnyone watch Game Of Thrones? Have them downloaded.

Yeah, read the book on my holidays - it was interesting, if a bit nerdy.  So I decided to have a look at the TV adaptation - it wasn't bad; have to say I enjoyed it, though it wouldn't normally be my kind of thing. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: The Iceman on August 25, 2011, 06:36:23 PM
Quote from: Don Johnson on August 25, 2011, 05:05:46 PM
Iceman it is a decent show but gets very cheesey and cringey (is that a word?) when the Irish come into it!

Its Always Sunny is a brilliant show.

Anyone watch Game Of Thrones? Have them downloaded.

On to Season 2 and there is a bit of cheese but its geared towards the American Plastic Paddy market. I take it for what it is.....
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on August 25, 2011, 06:42:48 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on August 25, 2011, 05:12:13 PM
QuoteAnyone watch Game Of Thrones? Have them downloaded.

Yeah, read the book on my holidays - it was interesting, if a bit nerdy.  So I decided to have a look at the TV adaptation - it wasn't bad; have to say I enjoyed it, though it wouldn't normally be my kind of thing.
They're looking extras at the minute if your interested. Fella in work is growing a beard for it later in the year. He looks like a tr**p.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Archie Mitchell on September 19, 2011, 11:04:21 PM
Series 4 of Sons of Anarchy and Series 7 of It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia just started again.

Any other good comedies out there? Recently downloaded Arrested Development and Curb Your Enthusiasm to watch next.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Forever Green on September 19, 2011, 11:09:59 PM
Any word on when the second series of Boardwalk Empire begins over here? I think its showing in the states at the end of this month. Absolutely loved the 1st series
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on September 20, 2011, 01:15:24 AM
Suits - American legal drama/comedy. Enjoyed the first season.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Don Johnson on September 20, 2011, 10:25:08 AM
Quote from: Forever Green on September 19, 2011, 11:09:59 PM
Any word on when the second series of Boardwalk Empire begins over here? I think its showing in the states at the end of this month. Absolutely loved the 1st series

Starts back this Sunday in America. Get it downloaded or stream it Monday.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on September 20, 2011, 11:12:16 AM
Quote from: Don Johnson on September 20, 2011, 10:25:08 AM
Quote from: Forever Green on September 19, 2011, 11:09:59 PM
Any word on when the second series of Boardwalk Empire begins over here? I think its showing in the states at the end of this month. Absolutely loved the 1st series

Starts back this Sunday in America. Get it downloaded or stream it Monday.

Now that's good news.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on September 20, 2011, 11:57:16 AM
American Fall season started last night so some good stuff beginning again shortly Big Bang Theory, How I Met Your Mother, House etc. Good stuff!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Doogie Browser on September 20, 2011, 12:22:08 PM
I see Modern Family cleaned up at the Emmys, does anyone watch this?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Megaman on September 20, 2011, 12:33:06 PM
Quote from: Doogie Browser on September 20, 2011, 12:22:08 PM
I see Modern Family cleaned up at the Emmys, does anyone watch this?

Yeah, really enjoy it.

Some good shows i enjoy starting soon, Modern Family, How i met your mother, and Boardwalk Empire.

EDIT - Didnt realise Raising Hope is starting so soon as well. - Love it
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Doogie Browser on September 20, 2011, 12:34:55 PM
Quote from: Megaman on September 20, 2011, 12:33:06 PM
Quote from: Doogie Browser on September 20, 2011, 12:22:08 PM
I see Modern Family cleaned up at the Emmys, does anyone watch this?

Yeah, really enjoy it.

Some good shows i enjoy starting soon, Modern Family, How i met your mother, and Boardwalk Empire.

EDIT - Didnt realise Raising Hope is starting so soon as well. - Love it
When is Boardwalk Empire back on Sky Atlantic?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Megaman on September 20, 2011, 12:36:41 PM
8th October  -  i think
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on September 20, 2011, 09:00:16 PM
New Two and a Half Men tonight on Comedy Central with Ashton Kutcher.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Megaman on September 23, 2011, 09:23:59 AM
dont normall watch too much TV but last night watched

First two episodes of How i met your mother
First Eisode of Raising Hope
First Episode of Glee  :-[
and a episode of Happy Endings

Firs two episodes of Modern Family on tonight.  :-\
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Santino on September 23, 2011, 12:31:52 PM
That new comedy/drama Fresh Meat (by writers of Peep Show i believe) on Channel 4 was v good last night. Jack Whitehall was great in it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on September 28, 2011, 05:09:31 PM
Watched the first episode of Terra Nova the new Spielberg TV series.
Promising so far,and there is a scatter of hot women in it so that's always a bonus.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: fitzroyalty on September 28, 2011, 05:16:37 PM
Quote from: Santino on September 23, 2011, 12:31:52 PM
That new comedy/drama Fresh Meat (by writers of Peep Show i believe) on Channel 4 was v good last night. Jack Whitehall was great in it.
Thought it was great. Cross between Inbetweeners and Peep Show.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Celt_Man on September 28, 2011, 05:30:59 PM
Aye looking forward to Terra Nova - double episode on Monday to kick it off on Sky 1.

Just after finishing the first season of Falling Skies - about the aftermath of an Alien invasion and occupation.  I thoroughly enjoyed it, as good a show as I've seen in a while.  Action sequences are well put to together and don't have the "TV show with not as much money as a movie" look.  The focus on a family struggle could have ended up being a dose to watch but didn't become overbearing and was handled well.  Looking forward to season 2.

Pity there was only 10 episodes made - think TV studios are being a lot more cagey these days and not ordering first seasons of 20+ episodes
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on September 28, 2011, 05:39:57 PM
Quote from: Celt_Man on September 28, 2011, 05:30:59 PM
Aye looking forward to Terra Nova - double episode on Monday to kick it off on Sky 1.

Just after finishing the first season of Falling Skies - about the aftermath of an Alien invasion and occupation.  I thoroughly enjoyed it, as good a show as I've seen in a while.  Action sequences are well put to together and don't have the "TV show with not as much money as a movie" look.  The focus on a family struggle could have ended up being a dose to watch but didn't become overbearing and was handled well.  Looking forward to season 2.

Pity there was only 10 episodes made - think TV studios are being a lot more cagey these days and not ordering first seasons of 20+ episodes

Yeah I thought Falling Skies was excellent. Terra Nova has potential the first episode was decent I thought.
The Event was also another I watched recently,also very good and I hope there is a second series.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Celt_Man on September 28, 2011, 05:43:30 PM
Quote from: laoislad on September 28, 2011, 05:39:57 PM
Quote from: Celt_Man on September 28, 2011, 05:30:59 PM
Aye looking forward to Terra Nova - double episode on Monday to kick it off on Sky 1.

Just after finishing the first season of Falling Skies - about the aftermath of an Alien invasion and occupation.  I thoroughly enjoyed it, as good a show as I've seen in a while.  Action sequences are well put to together and don't have the "TV show with not as much money as a movie" look.  The focus on a family struggle could have ended up being a dose to watch but didn't become overbearing and was handled well.  Looking forward to season 2.

Pity there was only 10 episodes made - think TV studios are being a lot more cagey these days and not ordering first seasons of 20+ episodes

Yeah I though Falling Skies was excellent. Terra Nova has potential the first episode was decent I thought.
The Event was also another I watched recently,also very good and I hope there is a second series.

Aye watched the first couple of episodes of The Event when it was first aired over here but for whatever reason I forgot of it - must take a run at it again
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Megaman on September 29, 2011, 09:58:38 AM
Falling skies was really good.

looking forward to watching Terran nova

has anyone watched the first episode of Boardwalk Empire, watched it alst night.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: J OGorman on September 29, 2011, 10:29:58 AM
Quote from: Megaman on September 29, 2011, 09:58:38 AM
Falling skies was really good.

looking forward to watching Terran nova

has anyone watched the first episode of Boardwalk Empire, watched it alst night.

good man, cheers for the reminder...downloading now
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on September 29, 2011, 10:34:35 AM
Came across a quirky sitcom that's just been released in America called New Girl. It's pretty good so far and even if you don't think it's funny Zooey Deschanel is the main character so you can just look at her all the time.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laceer on September 29, 2011, 10:50:04 AM
Just finished the final series of Entourage - the last 2 series' went downhill badly

Also finished the 2nd series of Breaking Bad. Great show so far
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Don Johnson on September 29, 2011, 10:57:10 AM
Did you watch Entourage after the credits in the final episode?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laceer on September 29, 2011, 12:17:40 PM
I didn't. What happened?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Don Johnson on September 29, 2011, 02:05:07 PM
Watch it again. Very good scene with Ari and Mrs Ari in Florence or wherever they went.

Have recently started watching Party Down, an American comedy about a bunch of down and out actors and writers working in a catering company in Hollywood. Adam Scott (not the golfer) of Stepbrothers and more is in it along with Lizzy Caplan and a lot more.

The first episode of Boardwalk was very good.

Am two episodes into Sons Of Anarchy series four as well, has started well compared to series three. That got a bit embarrassing with the Irish angle.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nifan on September 29, 2011, 03:44:30 PM
Quote from: Don Johnson on September 29, 2011, 02:05:07 PM
Have recently started watching Party Down, an American comedy about a bunch of down and out actors and writers working in a catering company in Hollywood. Adam Scott (not the golfer) of Stepbrothers and more is in it along with Lizzy Caplan and a lot more.

They canceled it after the second season though :(
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tyroneman on September 30, 2011, 06:54:11 AM
The Event was also cancelled

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ONeill on October 03, 2011, 11:51:27 PM
Quote from: Doogie Browser on September 20, 2011, 12:22:08 PM
I see Modern Family cleaned up at the Emmys, does anyone watch this?

Just finished watching the whole first series. Tremendous entertainment.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Forever Green on October 03, 2011, 11:54:00 PM
Boardwalk Empire starting this Saturday again on Sky Atlantic. Just a heads up for those who are watching it
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: clarshack on October 04, 2011, 09:20:56 AM
Quote from: Don Johnson on September 29, 2011, 10:57:10 AM
Did you watch Entourage after the credits in the final episode?

nearly missed it myself.

watched 1st episode of terra nova last nite. looks like it could be good.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laceer on October 10, 2011, 06:46:25 PM
Quote from: Don Johnson on September 29, 2011, 10:57:10 AM
Did you watch Entourage after the credits in the final episode?

Just got round to watching it this evening. That's it set up for the film. Ari and Drama are the two best characters by far
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Bingo on October 11, 2011, 12:00:37 PM
The Walking Dead back on US this weekend, airs in UK on 21st.

Looking forward to it, more episodes in this season and be interesting to see how they build on it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tbrick18 on October 11, 2011, 01:04:00 PM
Quote from: Bingo on October 11, 2011, 12:00:37 PM
The Walking Dead back on US this weekend, airs in UK on 21st.

Looking forward to it, more episodes in this season and be interesting to see how they build on it.

Is that the Zombie series? I watched the first series....thought it was very good.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Bingo on October 11, 2011, 02:36:22 PM
Quote from: tbrick18 on October 11, 2011, 01:04:00 PM
Quote from: Bingo on October 11, 2011, 12:00:37 PM
The Walking Dead back on US this weekend, airs in UK on 21st.

Looking forward to it, more episodes in this season and be interesting to see how they build on it.

Is that the Zombie series? I watched the first series....thought it was very good.

Yeah, thats the one. Same as that, it was a short run though and was easy to keep you involved. Be interesting to see how they have expanded it now this longer run.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: The Iceman on October 11, 2011, 03:47:10 PM
Just watched the first episode of Walking Dead - good enough so far. Looks like a short series with only 6 episodes?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Celt_Man on October 11, 2011, 04:10:05 PM
Quote from: The Iceman on October 11, 2011, 03:47:10 PM
Just watched the first episode of Walking Dead - good enough so far. Looks like a short series with only 6 episodes?

Yea first season only has 6 episodes... Looking forward to the second season - I'm tempted to leave it a couple of weeks and watching a bunch of them together.  Hate watching one episode a week
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: paco on October 11, 2011, 06:26:21 PM
Any opinions on the new series of Boardwalk Empire or Blue Bloods?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Minder on October 11, 2011, 06:31:40 PM
Quote from: laceer on October 10, 2011, 06:46:25 PM
Quote from: Don Johnson on September 29, 2011, 10:57:10 AM
Did you watch Entourage after the credits in the final episode?

Just got round to watching it this evening. That's it set up for the film. Ari and Drama are the two best characters by far

Thought the last couple of series of Entourage were very weak.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laceer on October 11, 2011, 06:50:43 PM
Quote from: Minder on October 11, 2011, 06:31:40 PM
Quote from: laceer on October 10, 2011, 06:46:25 PM
Quote from: Don Johnson on September 29, 2011, 10:57:10 AM
Did you watch Entourage after the credits in the final episode?

Just got round to watching it this evening. That's it set up for the film. Ari and Drama are the two best characters by far

Thought the last couple of series of Entourage were very weak.

Completely agree. The first five were brilliant though.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Celt_Man on October 11, 2011, 06:57:45 PM
Quote from: paco on October 11, 2011, 06:26:21 PM
Any opinions on the new series of Boardwalk Empire or Blue Bloods?

Gonna let them two as well as Terra Nova run for a while and then watch them... I've Treme, The Borgias and Game of Thrones all to keep me going..

Any one here see Pillars of the Earth - have to watch the last two episodes of it, been a top show so far - would recommend it
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: 5 Sams on October 12, 2011, 10:19:20 PM
Just watchin the new Rab C for the first time..Jamesie & Rab in gold lamé shorts...class... :D ;D :D
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on October 12, 2011, 10:47:03 PM
Quote from: paco on October 11, 2011, 06:26:21 PM
Any opinions on the new series of Boardwalk Empire or Blue Bloods?
Have Boardwalk Empire on sky+ so no opinion yet. I like Blue Bloods. It's a bit cheesy and not exactly The Wire but I still like it. Oh, and Bridget Moynihan is in it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on October 12, 2011, 11:55:27 PM
The League is back in the US and Seth Rogen guest stars in the first episode. I love this show a great lads comedy!!
Title: TV Show recommendations
Post by: 5 Sams on October 15, 2011, 07:11:14 PM
Friends on Comedy Central....in High Definition...with Rachel....when it's cold :o....I don't think I have to say any more...thank you HD TV :-*
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on October 15, 2011, 07:55:58 PM
Homeland and American Horror Story are both worth a watch
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Bingo on October 21, 2011, 01:59:06 PM
Walking Dead - season 2 on FX tonight. Looking forward to it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on October 21, 2011, 02:11:36 PM
Quote from: Bingo on October 21, 2011, 01:59:06 PM
Walking Dead - season 2 on FX tonight. Looking forward to it.

Bored to Death - Ted Danson is brilliant.  That is all.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on October 21, 2011, 02:48:41 PM
Quote from: Bingo on October 21, 2011, 01:59:06 PM
Walking Dead - season 2 on FX tonight. Looking forward to it.

Same here, is it a two part opener or just the one?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Bingo on October 21, 2011, 02:50:27 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on October 21, 2011, 02:48:41 PM
Quote from: Bingo on October 21, 2011, 01:59:06 PM
Walking Dead - season 2 on FX tonight. Looking forward to it.

Same here, is it a two part opener or just the one?

I think its an extended show - was 1hr 30m in US, so take out their ads, replays etc and it probably a hour this side of the pond  :D
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: heffo on October 21, 2011, 02:58:18 PM
Quote from: Bingo on October 21, 2011, 02:50:27 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on October 21, 2011, 02:48:41 PM
Quote from: Bingo on October 21, 2011, 01:59:06 PM
Walking Dead - season 2 on FX tonight. Looking forward to it.

Same here, is it a two part opener or just the one?

I think its an extended show - was 1hr 30m in US, so take out their ads, replays etc and it probably a hour this side of the pond  :D

Hour and five mins or thereabouts.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: trileacman on October 21, 2011, 02:59:29 PM
Finished watching Lost two years ago and can find nothing to replace it. Tried Bluelboods and Terra Nova but IMO they are very weak, Terra Nova especially, don't what they are trying to do. Tried downloading the wire and the sopranos but can't get them to work. Any good captivating TV out there?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on October 21, 2011, 03:29:07 PM
Quote from: trileacman on October 21, 2011, 02:59:29 PM
Finished watching Lost two years ago and can find nothing to replace it. Tried Bluelboods and Terra Nova but IMO they are very weak, Terra Nova especially, don't what they are trying to do. Tried downloading the wire and the sopranos but can't get them to work. Any good captivating TV out there?

West Wing is still the best around imho.

The Wire is very good as well as the Soprano's. Where did you download them from and why aren't they working?

If you're looking for something else I would strongly recommend Dexter! First 2 series are excellent, 3rd not so good and then the 4th will knock you off your feet it's that good. 5th is pretty good and I'm currently watching the 6th.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Canalman on October 21, 2011, 03:42:27 PM
Agree with SE about Dexter........... absolutely brilliant. Will buy Season 5 once I have finished Breaking Bad S.2  (v good also).
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on October 21, 2011, 03:45:28 PM
Quote from: screenexile on October 21, 2011, 03:29:07 PM
Quote from: trileacman on October 21, 2011, 02:59:29 PM
Finished watching Lost two years ago and can find nothing to replace it. Tried Bluelboods and Terra Nova but IMO they are very weak, Terra Nova especially, don't what they are trying to do. Tried downloading the wire and the sopranos but can't get them to work. Any good captivating TV out there?

West Wing is still the best around imho.

The Wire is very good as well as the Soprano's. Where did you download them from and why aren't they working?

If you're looking for something else I would strongly recommend Dexter! First 2 series are excellent, 3rd not so good and then the 4th will knock you off your feet it's that good. 5th is pretty good and I'm currently watching the 6th.

Been a gap in my life since Lost and 24 packed in.  Started watching Flashforward, then it ended.  Same with The Event.  On Season 4 of the Sopranos, unbelievable show.  Heard The Wire and The West Wing are great, so maybe start them after Sopranos.  Was reading abit about Dexter on Wikipedia recently and it looks brilliant too.  Also been watching Falling Skies which is ok.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on October 21, 2011, 05:50:24 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on October 21, 2011, 03:45:28 PM
Quote from: screenexile on October 21, 2011, 03:29:07 PM
Quote from: trileacman on October 21, 2011, 02:59:29 PM
Finished watching Lost two years ago and can find nothing to replace it. Tried Bluelboods and Terra Nova but IMO they are very weak, Terra Nova especially, don't what they are trying to do. Tried downloading the wire and the sopranos but can't get them to work. Any good captivating TV out there?

West Wing is still the best around imho.

The Wire is very good as well as the Soprano's. Where did you download them from and why aren't they working?

If you're looking for something else I would strongly recommend Dexter! First 2 series are excellent, 3rd not so good and then the 4th will knock you off your feet it's that good. 5th is pretty good and I'm currently watching the 6th.

Been a gap in my life since Lost and 24 packed in.  Started watching Flashforward, then it ended.  Same with The Event.  On Season 4 of the Sopranos, unbelievable show.  Heard The Wire and The West Wing are great, so maybe start them after Sopranos.  Was reading abit about Dexter on Wikipedia recently and it looks brilliant too.  Also been watching Falling Skies which is ok.
I have the West Wing boxset in the house if you want a lend of it. It'll take about a year to get through it all!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on October 21, 2011, 06:20:11 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on October 21, 2011, 05:50:24 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on October 21, 2011, 03:45:28 PM
Quote from: screenexile on October 21, 2011, 03:29:07 PM
Quote from: trileacman on October 21, 2011, 02:59:29 PM
Finished watching Lost two years ago and can find nothing to reptolace it. Tried Bluelboods and Terra Nova but IMO they are very weak, Terra Nova especially, don't what they are trying to do. Tried downloading the wire and the sopranos but can't get them to work. Any good captivating TV out there?

West Wing is still the best around imho.

The Wire is very good as well as the Soprano's. Where did you download them from and why aren't they working?

If you're looking for something else I would strongly recommend Dexter! First 2 series are excellent, 3rd not so good and then the 4th will knock you off your feet it's that good. 5th is pretty good and I'm currently watching the 6th.

Been a gap in my life since Lost and 24 packed in.  Started watching Flashforward, then it ended.  Same with The Event.  On Season 4 of the Sopranos, unbelievable show.  Heard The Wire and The West Wing are great, so maybe start them after Sopranos.  Was reading abit about Dexter on Wikipedia recently and it looks brilliant too.  Also been watching Falling Skies which is ok.
I have the West Wing boxset in the house if you want a lend of it. It'll take about a year to get through it all!

Did it in five weeks!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: The Iceman on October 21, 2011, 06:41:57 PM
finished season 1 of walking dead - was fantastic
watching season 1 of breaking bad - good concept so far - going to stick with it
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Archie Mitchell on October 21, 2011, 06:56:47 PM
Quote from: The Iceman on October 21, 2011, 06:41:57 PM
finished season 1 of walking dead - was fantastic
watching season 1 of breaking bad - good concept so far - going to stick with it

Quality show. Gets better and better. On season 4 at the minute. Next season is the last.

Must give this Walking Dead a watch.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on October 21, 2011, 07:04:08 PM
Breaking Bad flagged in season 4, but picked up enough tempo for a rocking finale.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on October 21, 2011, 08:56:19 PM
Quote from: gallsman on October 21, 2011, 06:20:11 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on October 21, 2011, 05:50:24 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on October 21, 2011, 03:45:28 PM
Quote from: screenexile on October 21, 2011, 03:29:07 PM
Quote from: trileacman on October 21, 2011, 02:59:29 PM
Finished watching Lost two years ago and can find nothing to reptolace it. Tried Bluelboods and Terra Nova but IMO they are very weak, Terra Nova especially, don't what they are trying to do. Tried downloading the wire and the sopranos but can't get them to work. Any good captivating TV out there?

West Wing is still the best around imho.

The Wire is very good as well as the Soprano's. Where did you download them from and why aren't they working?

If you're looking for something else I would strongly recommend Dexter! First 2 series are excellent, 3rd not so good and then the 4th will knock you off your feet it's that good. 5th is pretty good and I'm currently watching the 6th.

Been a gap in my life since Lost and 24 packed in.  Started watching Flashforward, then it ended.  Same with The Event.  On Season 4 of the Sopranos, unbelievable show.  Heard The Wire and The West Wing are great, so maybe start them after Sopranos.  Was reading abit about Dexter on Wikipedia recently and it looks brilliant too.  Also been watching Falling Skies which is ok.
I have the West Wing boxset in the house if you want a lend of it. It'll take about a year to get through it all!

Did it in five weeks!
That's some going. I never got past the second season so still about a hundred episodes left! Might give it another lash - wish it was on some format other than DVD though as I find it a pain to watch.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Don Johnson on October 21, 2011, 09:06:57 PM
Download them and stick it on a USB stick or a media player?

What is the pain, taking a dvd out and putting another in??
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on October 21, 2011, 09:14:39 PM
Quote from: Don Johnson on October 21, 2011, 09:06:57 PM
Download them and stick it on a USB stick or a media player?

What is the pain, taking a dvd out and putting another in??
I lost the remote and bought a universal one but it's shite and only works half the time. Not unexpected as it was less than 3 quid off eBay! I would download them if I could.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on October 24, 2011, 09:22:50 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on October 21, 2011, 05:50:24 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on October 21, 2011, 03:45:28 PM
Quote from: screenexile on October 21, 2011, 03:29:07 PM
Quote from: trileacman on October 21, 2011, 02:59:29 PM
Finished watching Lost two years ago and can find nothing to replace it. Tried Bluelboods and Terra Nova but IMO they are very weak, Terra Nova especially, don't what they are trying to do. Tried downloading the wire and the sopranos but can't get them to work. Any good captivating TV out there?

West Wing is still the best around imho.

The Wire is very good as well as the Soprano's. Where did you download them from and why aren't they working?

If you're looking for something else I would strongly recommend Dexter! First 2 series are excellent, 3rd not so good and then the 4th will knock you off your feet it's that good. 5th is pretty good and I'm currently watching the 6th.

Been a gap in my life since Lost and 24 packed in.  Started watching Flashforward, then it ended.  Same with The Event.  On Season 4 of the Sopranos, unbelievable show.  Heard The Wire and The West Wing are great, so maybe start them after Sopranos.  Was reading abit about Dexter on Wikipedia recently and it looks brilliant too.  Also been watching Falling Skies which is ok.
I have the West Wing boxset in the house if you want a lend of it. It'll take about a year to get through it all!

Give me a few months and I will take you up on that.  Have Season 5 and 6 of Soprano's to go. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Canalman on October 24, 2011, 11:03:24 AM
Dexter Seasons 1 to 4 and Sons of Anarchy are all available to rent from your local council library for free if you are interested.
Just booked my S of A (S3) online there.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Puckoon on October 25, 2011, 06:30:37 PM
Im on season 5 of Dexter - mighty show. Contemplating breaking bad and the walking dead.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: The Iceman on October 25, 2011, 09:39:52 PM
Netflix is a good job for them Puck. I finished Season 1 of Walking Dead and have last episode of Season 1 of Breaking Bad to watch.... both immense.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Archie Mitchell on October 26, 2011, 09:03:06 PM
Frozen Planet on BBC 1 now. Attenborough's new series. Should be good.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Canalman on November 02, 2011, 10:29:18 AM
Is the US version of The Killing worth buying or is the original Danish version the boxset to get.? Was very tempted at weekend to get it in HMV......... the American version that is.


Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on November 02, 2011, 10:44:25 AM
The Killing: I haven't had a chance to watch the US version, but the Danish original is excellent.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: J OGorman on November 02, 2011, 12:35:14 PM
Quote from: Canalman on November 02, 2011, 10:29:18 AM
Is the US version of The Killing worth buying or is the original Danish version the boxset to get.? Was very tempted at weekend to get it in HMV......... the American version that is.

I would go with the Danish one, I thought it was a great show. Watched 3 episodes of the US one and thought it wasnt a patch on Danish one. Couldnt warm to the main characters either, and yer woman cops wee dykish walk, jeez

Just watched episode 5 of season 2 of Boardwalk Empire, what a class show

Also, bought the Count of Monte Cristo a few years back after watching it one Christmas on BBC2. Its 6 hours worth starring Gerard Depardieu. Cant recommend it highly enough, and less than 6 lids over on Amazon (handy Christmas present)

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Count-Monte-Cristo-DVD/dp/B0000AQVML/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1320237044&sr=8-2-fkmr0
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: eddie d on November 02, 2011, 06:03:30 PM
'Rescue me' is a quality show, also anyone see a cartoon 'the life and times of tim'?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Minder on November 02, 2011, 06:54:42 PM
Quote from: J OGorman on November 02, 2011, 12:35:14 PM
Quote from: Canalman on November 02, 2011, 10:29:18 AM
Is the US version of The Killing worth buying or is the original Danish version the boxset to get.? Was very tempted at weekend to get it in HMV......... the American version that is.

I would go with the Danish one, I thought it was a great show. Watched 3 episodes of the US one and thought it wasnt a patch on Danish one. Couldnt warm to the main characters either, and yer woman cops wee dykish walk, jeez

Just watched episode 5 of season 2 of Boardwalk Empire, what a class show

Also, bought the Count of Monte Cristo a few years back after watching it one Christmas on BBC2. Its 6 hours worth starring Gerard Depardieu. Cant recommend it highly enough, and less than 6 lids over on Amazon (handy Christmas present)

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Count-Monte-Cristo-DVD/dp/B0000AQVML/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1320237044&sr=8-2-fkmr0

Series 2 of the Killing (Danish) starts on November 19th on BBC4.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on November 02, 2011, 10:15:31 PM
I'd vote for the Danish Killing but it has to be considered that I knew the story by the time I watched the US version.
So I can't objectively judge the evolving mystery element of the plot.
The US Killing is also top quality, there is no doubt about that. The political intrigue in the Danish political system is unique to Denmark, you just don't have the complex twists and turns of forming a 3 party coalition to run a city in the US, so that part is dumbed down in a Seattle setting. This is not a mass pitched US version, the US one is darker, relentless film noir, it stopped raining for about 30 minutes. Some characters are better done in the US version, some are better done in the Danish version and some incredibly similar -  like the girl's father, brilliantly portrayed in both versions.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: AFS on November 03, 2011, 12:57:34 AM
Quote from: eddie d on November 02, 2011, 06:03:30 PM
'Rescue me' is a quality show, also anyone see a cartoon 'the life and times of tim'?

Yes, brilliant. Third series starting in a few weeks.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: 4father on November 03, 2011, 01:08:16 AM
Quote from: Archie Mitchell on October 26, 2011, 09:03:06 PM
Frozen Planet on BBC 1 now. Attenborough's new series. Should be good.

Absolutely brilliant it is.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggy90 on November 03, 2011, 09:04:33 AM
Quote from: 4father on November 03, 2011, 01:08:16 AM
Quote from: Archie Mitchell on October 26, 2011, 09:03:06 PM
Frozen Planet on BBC 1 now. Attenborough's new series. Should be good.

Absolutely brilliant it is.
http://wetpixel.com/i.php/full/bbc-crew-captures-penguin-thief/ This is hilarious.               
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Canalman on November 03, 2011, 12:13:34 PM
Quote from: J OGorman on November 02, 2011, 12:35:14 PM
Quote from: Canalman on November 02, 2011, 10:29:18 AM
Is the US version of The Killing worth buying or is the original Danish version the boxset to get.? Was very tempted at weekend to get it in HMV......... the American version that is.

I would go with the Danish one, I thought it was a great show. Watched 3 episodes of the US one and thought it wasnt a patch on Danish one. Couldnt warm to the main characters either, and yer woman cops wee dykish walk, jeez

Just watched episode 5 of season 2 of Boardwalk Empire, what a class show

Also, bought the Count of Monte Cristo a few years back after watching it one Christmas on BBC2. Its 6 hours worth starring Gerard Depardieu. Cant recommend it highly enough, and less than 6 lids over on Amazon (handy Christmas present)

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Count-Monte-Cristo-DVD/dp/B0000AQVML/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1320237044&sr=8-2-fkmr0

Thanks for that. Will go for the Danish version so.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jonah on November 06, 2011, 09:46:59 PM
Second season of Love/Hate on RTE now.
Great show.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on November 09, 2011, 09:55:22 PM
Quote from: 4father on November 03, 2011, 01:08:16 AM
Quote from: Archie Mitchell on October 26, 2011, 09:03:06 PM
Frozen Planet on BBC 1 now. Attenborough's new series. Should be good.

Absolutely brilliant it is.
Amazing. What the licence fee is for.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Denn Forever on November 14, 2011, 11:16:51 PM
Mongrels is back on BBC3 at 10.30 on Monday nights.  Very funny.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Don Johnson on November 22, 2011, 11:05:39 PM
Sons Of Anarchy Series Four is going pretty good at the minute. Far fetched, plenty of violence, what you would expect, pisses all over Series Three anyway, the Irish angle was terrible!

Boardwalk Empire though, what a show. At the minute it is running up there with some of the best tv I have seen, I can't wait for it every week. The Arnold Rothstein, Manny the butcher and Richard Harrow characters are excellent. Almost everybody is in it, except Kelly MacDonald's character. This week's episode was brilliant too, had an Irish angle in it as well.

Got BT Infinity in, I actually can't download shows quick enough now with it. Gonna add some to the list tonight from recommendations here and elsewhere - adding Suits, Homeland, American Horror Story, Allen Gregory, Breaking Bad, Man Vs Food, Pan Am and Spooks. Should see in the Winter nights.

I actually rarely watch normal TV any more. Just what I have downloaded.

My cousin keeps saying to me about Luther that was on BBC as well, Idris Elba from The Wire in it. Might check it out.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on November 23, 2011, 12:34:08 AM
Quote from: Don Johnson on November 22, 2011, 11:05:39 PM
Sons Of Anarchy Series Four is going pretty good at the minute. Far fetched, plenty of violence, what you would expect, pisses all over Series Three anyway, the Irish angle was terrible!

Boardwalk Empire though, what a show. At the minute it is running up there with some of the best tv I have seen, I can't wait for it every week. The Arnold Rothstein, Manny the butcher and Richard Harrow characters are excellent. Almost everybody is in it, except Kelly MacDonald's character. This week's episode was brilliant too, had an Irish angle in it as well.

Got BT Infinity in, I actually can't download shows quick enough now with it. Gonna add some to the list tonight from recommendations here and elsewhere - adding Suits, Homeland, American Horror Story, Allen Gregory, Breaking Bad, Man Vs Food, Pan Am and Spooks. Should see in the Winter nights.

I actually rarely watch normal TV any more. Just what I have downloaded.

My cousin keeps saying to me about Luther that was on BBC as well, Idris Elba from The Wire in it. Might check it out.
Was reading in one of the Sunday's that Friday Night Lights is worht watching. I've been promised the book from someone on here who I bought the thing for!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Don Johnson on November 23, 2011, 11:22:03 AM
Have heard good things about that Friday Night Lights myself, another to add on to the backlog of shows. Already I have a good few full series I haven't even started on. I have a stack of books to read through as well. Not enough hours in the day.

If only this downloading craic was about when I was at uni I would have seen everything instead of lying about playing Pro Evolution all day.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: glens73 on November 23, 2011, 01:04:10 PM
Romanzo Criminale on Sky Arts is superb -:

http://www.skyarts.co.uk/film-docs/article/romanzo-criminale/

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: sammymaguire on November 23, 2011, 01:07:25 PM
anyone watch Love/Hate on RTE1, Sunday nights? good show
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Don Johnson on November 23, 2011, 01:49:58 PM
Quote from: glens73 on November 23, 2011, 01:04:10 PM
Romanzo Criminale on Sky Arts is superb -:

http://www.skyarts.co.uk/film-docs/article/romanzo-criminale/

First I have heard of this, cheers. I have the film on DVD and it is excellent.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Canalman on December 01, 2011, 10:59:21 AM
Saw the Bobby Fischer documentary last night on BBC4. Very good show but with faults........... probably due to the lack of time ......... 90 minutes or so.
BF was some character a real antihero imo. Couldn't help but warming to the guy although he went complletely off the rails in later life.
Didn't even know he was dead.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on December 01, 2011, 11:29:13 AM
Quote from: Canalman on December 01, 2011, 10:59:21 AM
Saw the Bobby Fischer documentary last night on BBC4. Very good show but with faults........... probably due to the lack of time ......... 90 minutes or so.
BF was some character a real antihero imo. Couldn't help but warming to the guy although he went complletely off the rails in later life.
Didn't even know he was dead.

That's very strange! I watched the Kasparov v The Machine Documentary last night.

Hard to decide if Kasparov was done up like a kipper or not. . . bad form that he never had a chance to get a rematch but IBM made a clean fortune off it so there was no point in them going back to get beat and lose a shit load again.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Don Johnson on December 01, 2011, 05:10:34 PM
Have started watching Homeland recently. Show about a fella coming back from Iraq after being MIA for 8 years and his dealings with an unhinged female CIA agent. Damien Lewis from Band Of Brothers stars alongside Claire Danes.

Getting to the end of Boardwalk Empire S2 and Sons Of Anarchy S4.

Boardwalk has the potential to be one of the best series of all time if it keeps up to the standard it is. Manny the butcher is an excellent character, he was Al Capone in the tv version of Untouchables and also Cockeye in Once Upon A Time In America.

Sons has really picked up after season three, it couldn't have got any worse. Clay has turned into one of the all time tv bad guys, brilliant to see.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Canalman on December 01, 2011, 05:17:44 PM
Starting Sons of Anarchy Season 3 tonight . Got it out from the library so have to hare through it.
First two seasons were crackers imo.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Don Johnson on December 01, 2011, 06:18:36 PM
Quote from: Canalman on December 01, 2011, 05:17:44 PM
Starting Sons of Anarchy Season 3 tonight . Got it out from the library so have to hare through it.
First two seasons were crackers imo.

Brace yourself, you will get annoyed at some of it but stick with it, the last episode is a cracker and season four has been good too.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ballinaman on December 02, 2011, 09:25:27 AM
Breaking Bad - I know its been out for ages but only got around to it....can't stop watching it, class. About to start season 4 and heard it only gets better.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: clarshack on December 03, 2011, 11:09:29 AM
anyone else still watching the walking dead? i thought the mid season finale was pretty good.

american horror story isnt bad either.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ThroughTheLaces on December 03, 2011, 11:21:16 AM
An old show that's only grown on me recently - Everybody Loves Raymond. Used to hate it!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: mc_grens on December 03, 2011, 11:40:01 AM
Quote from: clarshack on December 03, 2011, 11:09:29 AM
anyone else still watching the walking dead? i thought the mid season finale was pretty good.

american horror story isnt bad either.

Been watching TWD. Not as good as the fantastic first series, but the end of the mid season finale was absolutely cracking.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on December 06, 2011, 09:16:14 AM
Quote from: mc_grens on December 03, 2011, 11:40:01 AM
Quote from: clarshack on December 03, 2011, 11:09:29 AM
anyone else still watching the walking dead? i thought the mid season finale was pretty good.

american horror story isnt bad either.

Been watching TWD. Not as good as the fantastic first series, but the end of the mid season finale was absolutely cracking.

This season has been at a slower pace but the mid season finale was good, with a brilliant ending.

Quote from: ThroughTheLaces on December 03, 2011, 11:21:16 AM
An old show that's only grown on me recently - Everybody Loves Raymond. Used to hate it!

Haven't watched it as much over the past year or two, but from about 2006 to 2009 I caught it every morning when getting ready for work - unbelievable show, probably the funniest I have watched.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: el_cuervo_fc on December 06, 2011, 11:57:56 AM
Did anyone watch "Black Mirror" on Sunday?  It was a good show but Jesus the plot was a bit fkd up
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Canalman on December 06, 2011, 12:41:48 PM
Watched the programme last night about the Royal Bank of Scotland. Very good , especially the recordings of the company press conferences/"profit" announcements. Spoofing and doublespeaking galore.

On BBC2 player I suppose, would recommend to our northern posters to have a look at it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tbrick18 on December 06, 2011, 01:46:39 PM
Quote from: el_cuervo_fc on December 06, 2011, 11:57:56 AM
Did anyone watch "Black Mirror" on Sunday?  It was a good show but Jesus the plot was a bit fkd up

Aye I saw it....twas a bit of a weird story alright.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggysego on December 06, 2011, 03:34:58 PM
Life's Too Short on BBC 2. I like it, very funny. I recognise a lot of the public prespection in this.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: shawshank on December 06, 2011, 03:36:52 PM
Quote from: clarshack on December 03, 2011, 11:09:29 AM
anyone else still watching the walking dead? i thought the mid season finale was pretty good.

american horror story isnt bad either.

Yeah, not bad at all
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on December 06, 2011, 05:21:15 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on December 06, 2011, 03:34:58 PM
Life's Too Short on BBC 2. I like it, very funny. I recognise a lot of the public prespection in this.

I'm usually a big Gervais fan but I heard bad reviews about this and the first episode got panned.

I've since noticed more people commenting on how good it is so I may give it a go.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Canalman on December 06, 2011, 05:28:53 PM
Watched my first (and last) half episode of Hardy Bucks (sic) recently.Can't see what the fuss is all about .............. thought it was dung tbh. A very poor take on Trailer Park Boys from the 10/15 minutes or so I saw.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ballinaman on December 06, 2011, 05:46:16 PM
Quote from: Canalman on December 06, 2011, 05:28:53 PM
Watched my first (and last) half episode of Hardy Bucks (sic) recently.Can't see what the fuss is all about .............. thought it was dung tbh. A very poor take on Trailer Park Boys from the 10/15 minutes or so I saw.
It's got a cult following from its youtube days and has taken off then. Don't know anyone over the age of 30 who likes it and that's fair enough. Personally I think some of the one liners and the delivery of them, particularly by Buzz are quality.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: The Worker on December 06, 2011, 07:38:39 PM
Looking to watch a new series, what would people recommend, dexter or breaking bad?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggysego on December 06, 2011, 07:41:30 PM
Quote from: screenexile on December 06, 2011, 05:21:15 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on December 06, 2011, 03:34:58 PM
Life's Too Short on BBC 2. I like it, very funny. I recognise a lot of the public prespection in this.

I'm usually a big Gervais fan but I heard bad reviews about this and the first episode got panned.

I've since noticed more people commenting on how good it is so I may give it a go.

The bad reviews are mainly coming from the PC army.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: trileacman on December 06, 2011, 07:48:44 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on December 06, 2011, 05:46:16 PM
Quote from: Canalman on December 06, 2011, 05:28:53 PM
Watched my first (and last) half episode of Hardy Bucks (sic) recently.Can't see what the fuss is all about .............. thought it was dung tbh. A very poor take on Trailer Park Boys from the 10/15 minutes or so I saw.
It's got a cult following from its youtube days and has taken off then. Don't know anyone over the age of 30 who likes it and that's fair enough. Personally I think some of the one liners and the delivery of them, particularly by Buzz are quality.

Likewise, can sometimes be hit or miss but I get alot out of it. The "king of the town" episode was genius in my view. garda exchange programme was brilliant as well. I think part of it is you need to recognise local people in the characters displayed and over a certain age or outside certain regions, you won't get it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Orangemac on December 06, 2011, 09:04:06 PM
Quote from: tbrick18 on December 06, 2011, 01:46:39 PM
Quote from: el_cuervo_fc on December 06, 2011, 11:57:56 AM
Did anyone watch "Black Mirror" on Sunday?  It was a good show but Jesus the plot was a bit fkd up

Aye I saw it....twas a bit of a weird story alright.
F***d up plot but great show all right. Charlie Brooker has some imagination. Further 2 parts to come,should be good.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Orangemac on December 06, 2011, 09:07:21 PM
Quote from: Canalman on December 06, 2011, 12:41:48 PM
Watched the programme last night about the Royal Bank of Scotland. Very good , especially the recordings of the company press conferences/"profit" announcements. Spoofing and doublespeaking galore.

On BBC2 player I suppose, would recommend to our northern posters to have a look at it.
Compulsive viewing. Like Anglo and Quinn these people thought they were masters of the universe, that everything they touched turned to gold.

When the chairman was asked about exposure to subprime, argued it would not affect them as they had repackaged it and moved it on. Hadn't a clue.

Noticed most of them had knighthoods and MBEs etc.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Celt_Man on December 06, 2011, 09:07:42 PM
Currently watching season 10 or 11 on Sky Atlantic at the minute (and have been since the channel launched - I really don't want to sit down and think how much time this past time I've spent watching that show!!)

Also have Stargate Universe S2 on the Sky+, currently making my way through that.

Watching Friday Night Lights s2 on the laptop, very good show so far seen how the rest of the series pans out..

Also have Treme, the Borgias, Game of Thrones, the Kennedys lined up on Sky+
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: michaelg on December 06, 2011, 09:39:04 PM
Anyone watch Rev on BBC2? Good show
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Don Johnson on December 06, 2011, 09:58:57 PM
Quote from: michaelg on December 06, 2011, 09:39:04 PM
Anyone watch Rev on BBC2? Good show

I seen one episode of it, thought it was decent, always liked Tom Hollander since the brilliant In The Loop (incidentally if anyone hasn't seen The Thick Of It, it is one of the best comedies I have seen).

Thought Black Mirror was very good the other night though I would seeing as I am a bit of a Brooker fan boy, have a few of his books and look forward to his columns in The Guardian. Some great lines in it the other night: "don't be too quick otherwise the public might think you are enjoying it rather too much."

Celt Man of the shows I have seen that you have to watch I rate them:

Game Of Thrones >>> The Kennedys >>> The Borgias.

Haven't seen Treme yet.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Doogie Browser on December 07, 2011, 10:33:06 AM
Quote from: michaelg on December 06, 2011, 09:39:04 PM
Anyone watch Rev on BBC2? Good show
Decent, but this series has not been as good.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Bingo on December 07, 2011, 10:40:31 AM
The Walking Dead on midseason break. Has been a bit slow paced to date but the last ten minutes of the last one was a bit dramatic. I would imagine that the rest of the season will pick up the pace if they put off the farm and have to go back looking for a new home.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Geoff Tipps on December 07, 2011, 10:56:46 AM
Quote from: ziggysego on December 06, 2011, 07:41:30 PM
Quote from: screenexile on December 06, 2011, 05:21:15 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on December 06, 2011, 03:34:58 PM
Life's Too Short on BBC 2. I like it, very funny. I recognise a lot of the public prespection in this.

I'm usually a big Gervais fan but I heard bad reviews about this and the first episode got panned.

I've since noticed more people commenting on how good it is so I may give it a go.

The bad reviews are mainly coming from the PC army.

I loved The Office and Extras but think this is very poor. The only part that made me laugh out loud was the Liam Neeson cameo. The last epsiode was the worst so far. I'll probably give it another go this week but woefully short of the standards set by the other comedies mentioned.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: michaelg on December 07, 2011, 11:18:16 AM
Don't normally watch anything on BBC3 but quite enjoy Him and Her - Anyone been watching The Cafe on Sky 1?  Watched the first episode and it seemed preety good
PS - By the way, that new Ricky Gervais offering is absolute sh*te
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Forever Green on December 07, 2011, 05:10:52 PM
Really enjoying the 2nd series of Boardwalk Empire so far. If they can keep this up, it has the potential to be one of the best shows in a long time.

Still watching The Sopranos also. Unreal show. How many series did they do for this?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Don Johnson on December 07, 2011, 05:31:13 PM
Quote from: Forever Green on December 07, 2011, 05:10:52 PM
Really enjoying the 2nd series of Boardwalk Empire so far. If they can keep this up, it has the potential to be one of the best shows in a long time.

Still watching The Sopranos also. Unreal show. How many series did they do for this?

There was six series of The Sopranos but the last one was broke into two parts, so it ends up like seven series.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Forever Green on December 07, 2011, 10:00:36 PM
Quote from: Don Johnson on December 07, 2011, 05:31:13 PM
Quote from: Forever Green on December 07, 2011, 05:10:52 PM
Really enjoying the 2nd series of Boardwalk Empire so far. If they can keep this up, it has the potential to be one of the best shows in a long time.

Still watching The Sopranos also. Unreal show. How many series did they do for this?

There was six series of The Sopranos but the last one was broke into two parts, so it ends up like seven series.

Cheers lad
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Hoof Hearted on December 07, 2011, 10:02:03 PM
Europa League final, 09/05/2012. Manchesters finest
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on December 07, 2011, 10:05:16 PM
Regular Show on Cartoon network. Class stuff, wasted on it's target audience.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Don Johnson on December 13, 2011, 07:23:45 PM
What a season finale for Boardwalk Empire. Didn't see it coming at the time but have watched it again and it all points to what happens at the end of the episode. Will say no more for anyone else watching. What a series of television though, gold. Some great performances in it.

Watched the first couple episodes of American Horror Story, dunno what to make of it as yet. I am not a big fan of horror films anyway but might stick with it for a while.

Homeland continues to be good, downloading the penultimate episode at the minute.

Missed the Charlie Brooker show at the weekend, will have to get it on 4od.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Forever Green on December 13, 2011, 07:32:54 PM
Aye, saw that episode. Mental stuff. I`m guessing the finale has something to do with the life he should have had before going to the war?

Best show on TV by far
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Archie Mitchell on December 14, 2011, 10:17:23 PM
This Is England '88 on CH4 at the minute. 1st episode of 3 on last night.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ONeill on December 14, 2011, 10:18:39 PM
Feck me - didn't realise they were on consecutive days.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on December 14, 2011, 11:15:04 PM
Quote from: ONeill on December 14, 2011, 10:18:39 PM
Feck me - didn't realise they were on consecutive days.
4OD.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Canalman on December 15, 2011, 08:22:28 AM
Finished season 3 of Sons of Anarchy last night and to say I was disappointed is an understatement. Not a patch (pun intended) on the first 2 seasons............. the Shakespearian undertones seemingly discarded.
"Irish" accents were terrible and actually imo impossible to understand.

Convoluted and unbelievable/ silly  plots galore.

Onwards now onto finishing seasons 1 and 2 of Breaking Bad and season 5 of Dexter.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on December 15, 2011, 09:28:02 AM
Anyone watching 'Braquo' - French cop-show on FX?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggy90 on December 15, 2011, 11:59:29 AM
Quote from: Billys Boots on December 15, 2011, 09:28:02 AM
Anyone watching 'Braquo' - French cop-show on FX?
Me Billy, I think it's excellant. I watched that Spiral a while ago & while it was very good this is in a different league. I'm also watching Romanzo Criminale, not bad but that seventies soundtrack??
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on December 15, 2011, 02:03:46 PM
Quote from: ziggy90 on December 15, 2011, 11:59:29 AM
Quote from: Billys Boots on December 15, 2011, 09:28:02 AM
Anyone watching 'Braquo' - French cop-show on FX?
Me Billy, I think it's excellant. I watched that Spiral a while ago & while it was very good this is in a different league. I'm also watching Romanzo Criminale, not bad but that seventies soundtrack??

Yeah, I like it too, though it's not very believable - I preferred Spirals, more slow-moving but a better story. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Sanchez on December 29, 2011, 09:45:24 PM
Anyone ever seen How to make it in America?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Hashtag on January 02, 2012, 11:59:37 AM
Anyone watch Sherlock on BBC 1 last night. Thought it was very good and worth a look on the iPlayer if you missed it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Newbridge Exile on January 02, 2012, 01:14:33 PM
Quote from: Hashtag on January 02, 2012, 11:59:37 AM
Anyone watch Sherlock on BBC 1 last night. Thought it was very good and worth a look on the iPlayer if you missed it.
Really enjoyed it, best thing on TV over the holidays in my opinion
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Canalman on January 02, 2012, 01:22:07 PM
Finished season 1 of The Borgias. A cracking series which never sagged. Would highly recommend it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Hashtag on January 02, 2012, 04:59:44 PM
Quote from: Newbridge Exile on January 02, 2012, 01:14:33 PM
Quote from: Hashtag on January 02, 2012, 11:59:37 AM
Anyone watch Sherlock on BBC 1 last night. Thought it was very good and worth a look on the iPlayer if you missed it.
Really enjoyed it, best thing on TV over the holidays in my opinion

Agree with you there. Best thing I seen over the festive period anyway. TV was quite disappointing. Watched Alan Carr's New Year Spectualr on 4OD there as well. Worth a look too.

Is there a couple more episodes of Sherlock on or was it a one off this time?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bridgegael on January 02, 2012, 06:06:14 PM
sherlock is easily best show on tv.   
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Newbridge Exile on January 02, 2012, 10:18:05 PM
Quote from: Hashtag on January 02, 2012, 04:59:44 PM
Quote from: Newbridge Exile on January 02, 2012, 01:14:33 PM
Quote from: Hashtag on January 02, 2012, 11:59:37 AM
Anyone watch Sherlock on BBC 1 last night. Thought it was very good and worth a look on the iPlayer if you missed it.
Really enjoyed it, best thing on TV over the holidays in my opinion

Agree with you there. Best thing I seen over the festive period anyway. TV was quite disappointing. Watched Alan Carr's New Year Spectualr on 4OD there as well. Worth a look too.

Is there a couple more episodes of Sherlock on or was it a one off this time?

2 more episodes in this series, hound of there Baskervilles on this Sunday, also watched series 4 of 30 rock on Bt Vision over the holidays , very very funny show
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tbrick18 on January 03, 2012, 09:42:03 AM
Quote from: Hashtag on January 02, 2012, 11:59:37 AM
Anyone watch Sherlock on BBC 1 last night. Thought it was very good and worth a look on the iPlayer if you missed it.

Aye it was class. The lad that plays Sherlock is very very good.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Hashtag on January 03, 2012, 09:56:40 AM
Quote from: tbrick18 on January 03, 2012, 09:42:03 AM
Quote from: Hashtag on January 02, 2012, 11:59:37 AM
Anyone watch Sherlock on BBC 1 last night. Thought it was very good and worth a look on the iPlayer if you missed it.

Aye it was class. The lad that plays Sherlock is very very good.

Aye bendict Cumberbatch very good in this role. Both himself and 'Watson' are the stars in upcoming movie- The Hobbit.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: mc_grens on January 03, 2012, 12:25:43 PM
Quote from: Hashtag on January 03, 2012, 09:56:40 AM
Quote from: tbrick18 on January 03, 2012, 09:42:03 AM
Quote from: Hashtag on January 02, 2012, 11:59:37 AM
Anyone watch Sherlock on BBC 1 last night. Thought it was very good and worth a look on the iPlayer if you missed it.

Aye it was class. The lad that plays Sherlock is very very good.

Aye bendict Cumberbatch very good in this role. Both himself and 'Watson' are the stars in upcoming movie- The Hobbit.

Agreed, and Tara Pullver was sexy as f**k as Irene Adler.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: el_cuervo_fc on January 03, 2012, 06:13:33 PM
Watched the first series of The Booth at the End. Interesting story line and concept.

Has anyone else seen it?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Minder on January 04, 2012, 10:29:43 PM
Is there any more Boardwalk Empire in the pipeline?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: el_cuervo_fc on January 04, 2012, 10:35:24 PM
Quote from: Minder on January 04, 2012, 10:29:43 PM
Is there any more Boardwalk Empire in the pipeline?

I think there are plans for at least 3 more series
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Minder on January 06, 2012, 10:30:33 PM
Quote from: Take Your Points on January 06, 2012, 10:28:56 PM
Early alert!

If you enjoyed Spiral or The Killing or Wallander (original Swedish version), you might enjoy a step further along the road of subtitled foreign language shows with Borgen which is on BBC4 at 9pm on Saturday 7th January.  It is a Danish political thriller which was a huge hit in Denmark (naturally).  Worth a try.

Yeah i read about it today, looks good.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Denn Forever on January 07, 2012, 03:50:47 PM
Quote from: Hashtag on January 02, 2012, 11:59:37 AM
Anyone watch Sherlock on BBC 1 last night. Thought it was very good and worth a look on the iPlayer if you missed it.

Repeated tonight at 7 on BBC 3 if you've missed it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Don Johnson on January 08, 2012, 09:42:21 PM
Must get into that Sherlock.

Got The West Wing boxset for Christmas, I had never seen it before, am currently on Series 3, it is a seriously good show, can see why everyone raves about it. That will be all I am watching for January then!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on January 09, 2012, 08:52:48 AM
Quote from: Minder on January 06, 2012, 10:30:33 PM
Quote from: Take Your Points on January 06, 2012, 10:28:56 PM
Early alert!

If you enjoyed Spiral or The Killing or Wallander (original Swedish version), you might enjoy a step further along the road of subtitled foreign language shows with Borgen which is on BBC4 at 9pm on Saturday 7th January.  It is a Danish political thriller which was a huge hit in Denmark (naturally).  Worth a try.

Yeah i read about it today, looks good.

I'm half way through it (on download) at the moment - it's very good indeed.  I'd have called it a political drama, rather than a thriller though (sort of a cross between 'House of Cards' and 'A very British Coup'). 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: mc_grens on January 09, 2012, 10:26:55 AM
"House of cards"!

I'd forgotten that completely. Must download it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggy90 on January 09, 2012, 11:06:56 AM
Quote from: mc_grens on January 09, 2012, 10:26:55 AM
"House of cards"!

I'd forgotten that completely. Must download it.
What site do you lads use for downloading?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: mc_grens on January 09, 2012, 03:16:33 PM
Quote from: ziggy90 on January 09, 2012, 11:06:56 AM
Quote from: mc_grens on January 09, 2012, 10:26:55 AM
"House of cards"!

I'd forgotten that completely. Must download it.
What site do you lads use for downloading?

If it were legal to do so I'd use Piratebay.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on January 09, 2012, 03:43:34 PM
Quote from: mc_grens on January 09, 2012, 03:16:33 PM
Quote from: ziggy90 on January 09, 2012, 11:06:56 AM
Quote from: mc_grens on January 09, 2012, 10:26:55 AM
"House of cards"!

I'd forgotten that completely. Must download it.
What site do you lads use for downloading?

If it were legal to do so I'd use Piratebay.

I have a rapidshare account and use bolt.cd.  Some appear to think the fileserve account is better value at the moment. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggy90 on January 09, 2012, 04:34:49 PM
Cheers lads.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on January 11, 2012, 08:53:29 AM
The Wire S1 E1 is on Sky Anytime at the minute and it is going to run on Sky Atlantic on Fridays at 22:15.  Was for buying the box set soon too.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Denn Forever on January 14, 2012, 09:03:45 PM
Fascinating documentary just finished on TG4.  Watch it on iPlayer.

20:35 Dushlan (R) Documentary following Irish-speaking New Yorker Sgt Seamus o Fhianghusa on deployment in Afghanistan. The first episode meets up with him on rest and recuperation in the Donegal Gaeltacht as he ponders a second term on the Afghan front line, and hears from his father and mother in New York about their mixed emotions over his chosen career.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: whitegoodman on January 17, 2012, 10:19:18 PM
Suits started on Dave tonight, looks a good show so far
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Archie Mitchell on January 18, 2012, 09:36:04 AM
Finished watching Homeland at the weekend there. What a show. Possibly one of the best 1st series of a TV show I have seen in ages. It won best TV show at the Golden Globes. It started on Friday night on Network 2.

Have downloaded Boss to watch as well as recommended by ONL.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: 5 Sams on January 22, 2012, 06:59:18 PM
Storage Wars on the History Channel is a small bit addictive!!

Brandi would get it ;)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Canalman on January 23, 2012, 01:14:15 PM
Started The Killing at the weekend. Very  impressed so far. 20 episodes or so to watch . Honestly really keen to find out who the killer is.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Megaman on January 23, 2012, 02:26:46 PM
Quote from: Archie Mitchell on January 18, 2012, 09:36:04 AM
Finished watching Homeland at the weekend there. What a show. Possibly one of the best 1st series of a TV show I have seen in ages. It won best TV show at the Golden Globes. It started on Friday night on Network 2.

Have downloaded Boss to watch as well as recommended by ONL.

downloaded this the other day, watched three episodes last night, had to stop myself from watching more,

really good TV Show.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on January 27, 2012, 10:04:21 AM
Just finished it in 3 days there ... great great show! Shades of 24 in its heyday I thoroughly enjoyed it. A thrilling story, with a great cast, well acted and a good smattering of breasts throughout the series. I give it a 9.5/10!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Denn Forever on January 27, 2012, 10:08:34 AM
Quote from: 5 Sams on January 22, 2012, 06:59:18 PM
Storage Wars on the History Channel is a small bit addictive!!

Brandi would get it ;)

Yep.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Megaman on January 27, 2012, 10:27:24 AM
Quote from: screenexile on January 27, 2012, 10:04:21 AM
Just finished it in 3 days there ... great great show! Shades of 24 in its heyday I thoroughly enjoyed it. A thrilling story, with a great cast, well acted and a good smattering of breasts throughout the series. I give it a 9.5/10!!

Homeland?

finished it myself, really enjoyed it,

and as you mentioned breasts i see Spartacus is starting on Monday, been really looking forward to that for a while now, although it was sad to hear about andy whitfield.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nifan on January 27, 2012, 11:26:32 AM
Quote from: screenexile on January 27, 2012, 10:04:21 AM
Just finished it in 3 days there ... great great show! Shades of 24 in its heyday I thoroughly enjoyed it. A thrilling story, with a great cast, well acted and a good smattering of breasts throughout the series. I give it a 9.5/10!!

Really good show
The 2 guys who created it where both involved with 24.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ballinaman on January 27, 2012, 11:58:21 AM
Quote from: nifan on January 27, 2012, 11:26:32 AM
Quote from: screenexile on January 27, 2012, 10:04:21 AM
Just finished it in 3 days there ... great great show! Shades of 24 in its heyday I thoroughly enjoyed it. A thrilling story, with a great cast, well acted and a good smattering of breasts throughout the series. I give it a 9.5/10!!

Really good show
The 2 guys who created it where both involved with 24.

*spoiler alert - don't read if haven't seen it
Serious plot holes and conveniently forgetting about characters....how were the lads, tw and nb, in conact with each other, the aid who brought the necklace, what happened him and who's tipping off the terrorists from inside the CIA??? Good show all the same though!I'm sure we'll find out the mole in series 2, could be Saul.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on January 27, 2012, 12:07:37 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on January 27, 2012, 11:58:21 AM
Quote from: nifan on January 27, 2012, 11:26:32 AM
Quote from: screenexile on January 27, 2012, 10:04:21 AM
Just finished it in 3 days there ... great great show! Shades of 24 in its heyday I thoroughly enjoyed it. A thrilling story, with a great cast, well acted and a good smattering of breasts throughout the series. I give it a 9.5/10!!

Really good show
The 2 guys who created it where both involved with 24.

*spoiler alert - don't read if haven't seen it
Serious plot holes and conveniently forgetting about characters....how were the lads, tw and nb, in conact with each other, the aid who brought the necklace, what happened him and who's tipping off the terrorists from inside the CIA??? Good show all the same though!I'm sure we'll find out the mole in series 2, could be Saul.

I wouldn't call them plot holes as such . . . more like things that have yet to be explained thus adding more to the mystery!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ballinaman on January 27, 2012, 12:13:23 PM
Aye, suppose....better not turn into another lost though. Wouldn't mind if they pull off a big attack, be interesting to see where the show would go then.

Walking dead back Feb 12th.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Don Johnson on January 27, 2012, 04:11:03 PM
Still making my way through The West Wing boxset haven't had time for anything else in the meantime.

The end of Season Four / start of Five is brilliant tv. Stayed up to about 3am last night watching more, didn't want to leave without seeing what happened...
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: mc_grens on January 27, 2012, 07:01:08 PM
Quote from: Don Johnson on January 27, 2012, 04:11:03 PM
Still making my way through The West Wing boxset haven't had time for anything else in the meantime.

The end of Season Four / start of Five is brilliant tv. Stayed up to about 3am last night watching more, didn't want to leave without seeing what happened...

I loved that show. Some of the best characters in the history of television.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Agent Orange on February 03, 2012, 10:30:26 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on January 09, 2012, 08:52:48 AM
Quote from: Minder on January 06, 2012, 10:30:33 PM
Quote from: Take Your Points on January 06, 2012, 10:28:56 PM
Early alert!

If you enjoyed Spiral or The Killing or Wallander (original Swedish version), you might enjoy a step further along the road of subtitled foreign language shows with Borgen which is on BBC4 at 9pm on Saturday 7th January.  It is a Danish political thriller which was a huge hit in Denmark (naturally).  Worth a try.

Yeah i read about it today, looks good.

I'm half way through it (on download) at the moment - it's very good indeed.  I'd have called it a political drama, rather than a thriller though (sort of a cross between 'House of Cards' and 'A very British Coup').

(http://i2-images1.tv2net.dk/s/89/22479089-044f000987d36bc24c14dbea8260ba07.jpeg)

Another reason to watch Borgen. It is excellent though.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on February 03, 2012, 10:36:05 PM
Quote from: Agent Orange on February 03, 2012, 10:30:26 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on January 09, 2012, 08:52:48 AM
Quote from: Minder on January 06, 2012, 10:30:33 PM
Quote from: Take Your Points on January 06, 2012, 10:28:56 PM
Early alert!

If you enjoyed Spiral or The Killing or Wallander (original Swedish version), you might enjoy a step further along the road of subtitled foreign language shows with Borgen which is on BBC4 at 9pm on Saturday 7th January.  It is a Danish political thriller which was a huge hit in Denmark (naturally).  Worth a try.

Yeah i read about it today, looks good.

I'm half way through it (on download) at the moment - it's very good indeed.  I'd have called it a political drama, rather than a thriller though (sort of a cross between 'House of Cards' and 'A very British Coup').

(http://i2-images1.tv2net.dk/s/89/22479089-044f000987d36bc24c14dbea8260ba07.jpeg)

Another reason to watch Borgen. It is excellent though.
They make sure we get a good view of her ass every episode!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Agent Orange on February 03, 2012, 10:38:26 PM
Are you complaining?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on February 04, 2012, 12:18:53 PM
I understand the first series of Borgen finishes tonight on BBC3 - to be followed next week by Bron (The Bridge) which is about a joint investigation by Danish and Swedish police in relation to a murder on 'the bridge' which spans between Denmark (Copenhagen) and Malmo.  I think it's the best thing I've seen in quite a while - no spoilers, but if you liked The Killing, Wallander and Borgen I'd imagine you'll enjoy it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on February 04, 2012, 02:07:45 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on February 04, 2012, 12:18:53 PM
I understand the first series of Borgen finishes tonight on BBC3 - to be followed next week by Bron (The Bridge) which is about a joint investigation by Danish and Swedish police in relation to a murder on 'the bridge' which spans between Denmark (Copenhagen) and Malmo.  I think it's the best thing I've seen in quite a while - no spoilers, but if you liked The Killing, Wallander and Borgen I'd imagine you'll enjoy it.
Was reviewed in The Sunday Times last week and they rated it higher than the The Killing.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on February 05, 2012, 02:14:23 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on February 04, 2012, 02:07:45 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on February 04, 2012, 12:18:53 PM
I understand the first series of Borgen finishes tonight on BBC3 - to be followed next week by Bron (The Bridge) which is about a joint investigation by Danish and Swedish police in relation to a murder on 'the bridge' which spans between Denmark (Copenhagen) and Malmo.  I think it's the best thing I've seen in quite a while - no spoilers, but if you liked The Killing, Wallander and Borgen I'd imagine you'll enjoy it.
Was reviewed in The Sunday Times last week and they rated it higher than the The Killing.

I'd be inclined to agree - it definitely has more laughs (well smirks rather than laughs).  There's a lot of focus on the cultural differences between the Swedes and the Danes. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggy90 on February 05, 2012, 03:44:59 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on February 04, 2012, 12:18:53 PM
I understand the first series of Borgen finishes tonight on BBC3 - to be followed next week by Bron (The Bridge) which is about a joint investigation by Danish and Swedish police in relation to a murder on 'the bridge' which spans between Denmark (Copenhagen) and Malmo.  I think it's the best thing I've seen in quite a while - no spoilers, but if you liked The Killing, Wallander and Borgen I'd imagine you'll enjoy it.

What channel & night is this on Billy? I've just checked the Sky TV Guide & it's saying that a new series of Inspector Montalbano starts Saturday night. I've only seen a couple of episodes of this before but what I have seen I enjoyed. I think it's set in Sicily.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on February 06, 2012, 09:56:56 AM
Quote from: ziggy90 on February 05, 2012, 03:44:59 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on February 04, 2012, 12:18:53 PM
I understand the first series of Borgen finishes tonight on BBC3 - to be followed next week by Bron (The Bridge) which is about a joint investigation by Danish and Swedish police in relation to a murder on 'the bridge' which spans between Denmark (Copenhagen) and Malmo.  I think it's the best thing I've seen in quite a while - no spoilers, but if you liked The Killing, Wallander and Borgen I'd imagine you'll enjoy it.

What channel & night is this on Billy? I've just checked the Sky TV Guide & it's saying that a new series of Inspector Montalbano starts Saturday night. I've only seen a couple of episodes of this before but what I have seen I enjoyed. I think it's set in Sicily.

Sorry, I was only reporting hearsay about 'Bron' - maybe they're saving it for a while, I know that BBC got the broadcasting rights for it.  Anyway Montalbano's brilliant, you'll enjoy it immensely - very different to the Scandinavian stuff, but extremely political in its own way. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggy90 on February 06, 2012, 01:21:05 PM
I didn't realise there were previous series of Montalbano, I thought the episodes I'd seen were one-offs. How many series have been made & are they available for download? Like you said above I really enjoyed the episodes I've viewed & I would like to see the rest of them.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on February 06, 2012, 02:12:27 PM
PM'd you there ziggy.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggy90 on February 06, 2012, 02:40:32 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on February 06, 2012, 02:12:27 PM
PM'd you there ziggy.

Cheers Billy, I've sent you a reply.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on February 06, 2012, 02:49:57 PM
The Billy Plays were on last night on BB2.

I sort of didn't want to watch it, I thought it would be worse than i remembered and not current. But I was wrong, so well acted sad, harrowing and  funny, to most people who were brought up in areas like that it was very easy to relate to.

My wife hadn't see it before and was sort of not really interested in watching it but but hooked early on and really enjoyed it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Doogie Browser on February 06, 2012, 04:19:13 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on February 06, 2012, 02:49:57 PM
The Billy Plays were on last night on BB2.

I sort of didn't want to watch it, I thought it would be worse than i remembered and not current. But I was wrong, so well acted sad, harrowing and  funny, to most people who were brought up in areas like that it was very easy to relate to.

My wife hadn't see it before and was sort of not really interested in watching it but but hooked early on and really enjoyed it.
Brilliantly acted, the documentary beforehand was very good too.  Jimmy Ellis must be a fair age now, his mind seems as active as ever though.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Celt_Man on February 07, 2012, 10:04:24 PM
Finished watching season 1 of Game of Thrones.... holy shite what a top top show...  Absolutely loved it - great ending to it.  And the story has serious potential to open out on several fronts
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: mc_grens on February 08, 2012, 12:25:24 AM
Quote from: Celt_Man on February 07, 2012, 10:04:24 PM
Finished watching season 1 of Game of Thrones.... holy shite what a top top show...  Absolutely loved it - great ending to it.  And the story has serious potential to open out on several fronts

You've no idea... I'm halfway through book 3... Highly recommended.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Celt_Man on February 08, 2012, 01:23:50 AM
Quote from: mc_grens on February 08, 2012, 12:25:24 AM
Quote from: Celt_Man on February 07, 2012, 10:04:24 PM
Finished watching season 1 of Game of Thrones.... holy shite what a top top show...  Absolutely loved it - great ending to it.  And the story has serious potential to open out on several fronts

You've no idea... I'm halfway through book 3... Highly recommended.

I made a decision to let the books lie and just watch the shows.... I can imagine the books being serious
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Canalman on February 08, 2012, 11:35:08 AM
Finishing  the last few episodes of The Killing tonight. Very good series, but serious going...20 episodes all around the 55 minute mark each. Flagged a bit in the middle ( don't they all) but well worth a watch. Awful woolie jumpers galore.


Treme next in line to watch.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Agent Orange on February 08, 2012, 07:50:25 PM
Quote from: Canalman on February 08, 2012, 11:35:08 AM
Treme next in line to watch.

Don't bother, nothing happens. The first series is bad, the second even worse.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: AFS on February 08, 2012, 10:39:20 PM
Quote from: Agent Orange on February 08, 2012, 07:50:25 PM
Quote from: Canalman on February 08, 2012, 11:35:08 AM
Treme next in line to watch.

Don't bother, nothing happens. The first series is bad, the second even worse.

I liked it. The show is about the reaction to an event that had already occurred, so there was never going to be a flurry of new activity. Some class music and very strong acting performances.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ONeill on February 08, 2012, 10:42:57 PM
Was anyone following the mockumentary 'Twenty Twelve' on BBC4? Last one on tonight @ 11. I enjoyed it but poor reviews.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on February 09, 2012, 12:58:49 AM
Quote from: ONeill on February 08, 2012, 10:42:57 PM
Was anyone following the mockumentary 'Twenty Twelve' on BBC4? Last one on tonight @ 11. I enjoyed it but poor reviews.

Been looking for it but couldn't get it from the start. Was up for a good few nominations at the Comedy awards and has a good cast. I think it would be a good show.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Agent Orange on February 09, 2012, 11:03:30 PM
Quote from: AFS on February 08, 2012, 10:39:20 PM
Quote from: Agent Orange on February 08, 2012, 07:50:25 PM
Quote from: Canalman on February 08, 2012, 11:35:08 AM
Treme next in line to watch.

Don't bother, nothing happens. The first series is bad, the second even worse.

I liked it. The show is about the reaction to an event that had already occurred, so there was never going to be a flurry of new activity. Some class music and very strong acting performances.

The music is excellent and there are some good characters, but I think its all a bit weak. It is being carried by Bunk Moreland and Lester Freamon, not by Wendell Pierce and Clarke Peters. Pierce's character, Antoine Batiste even uses some of Bunks old lines.
John Goodman had the right idea, he got out after the first series. I'll probably watch the third.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on February 10, 2012, 09:19:29 AM
Anyone tried Netflix yet - is it any good, worth the money?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Hound on February 10, 2012, 09:28:09 AM
Quote from: Billys Boots on February 10, 2012, 09:19:29 AM
Anyone tried Netflix yet - is it any good, worth the money?
Just started the first month free option.

There's a lot of stuff on there, but not a whole heap that's getting me excited. I fear I might get through the stuff I want to watch in the first month so not sure whether I'll pay for it. Though I do like the fact I can watch it through the kids' Nintendo Wii.

The content in the US version is supposed to be very good, so maybe its just a question of time before the version over here catches up.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ludermor on February 10, 2012, 09:43:53 AM
Lots of complaints on the amount of data it is using, you really need unlimited broadband to make any use of it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Canalman on February 12, 2012, 09:06:48 PM
Quote from: Agent Orange on February 08, 2012, 07:50:25 PM
Quote from: Canalman on February 08, 2012, 11:35:08 AM
Treme next in line to watch.

Don't bother, nothing happens. The first series is bad, the second even worse.


Spot on there Agent Orange. Box Set given back after just two episodes.............. just couldn't see what the fuss was about.
In fairness I was  eyeing up starting season 2 of Breaking Bad so maybe it was a subliminal thing.

Breaking Bad 2 hopefully will be as good as the first.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Archie Mitchell on February 13, 2012, 02:02:34 PM
Few good shows starting on Sky Atlantic this week.

Friday Night Lights showing from the start tomorrow night and Luck is starting on Saturday night.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggy90 on February 16, 2012, 06:05:08 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on February 06, 2012, 09:56:56 AM
Quote from: ziggy90 on February 05, 2012, 03:44:59 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on February 04, 2012, 12:18:53 PM
I understand the first series of Borgen finishes tonight on BBC3 - to be followed next week by Bron (The Bridge) which is about a joint investigation by Danish and Swedish police in relation to a murder on 'the bridge' which spans between Denmark (Copenhagen) and Malmo.  I think it's the best thing I've seen in quite a while - no spoilers, but if you liked The Killing, Wallander and Borgen I'd imagine you'll enjoy it.

What channel & night is this on Billy? I've just checked the Sky TV Guide & it's saying that a new series of Inspector Montalbano starts Saturday night. I've only seen a couple of episodes of this before but what I have seen I enjoyed. I think it's set in Sicily.

Sorry, I was only reporting hearsay about 'Bron' - maybe they're saving it for a while, I know that BBC got the broadcasting rights for it.  Anyway Montalbano's brilliant, you'll enjoy it immensely - very different to the Scandinavian stuff, but extremely political in its own way.


You were right about me enjoying Montalbano Billy, it's brilliant. i watched the first episode last night "the Snack Thief" the one about an orphaned Tunisian boy. The pantomine "Italians" were classic, Cassatella the front of house cop & the bus driver (reminds me very much of someone I know). I get what you mean about the political side of it too.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Gazzler on February 16, 2012, 07:56:17 PM
Anyone watching Touch with Kiefer Sutherland and the fella from Bachelors Walk?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Santino on February 16, 2012, 08:59:09 PM
I'm kinda in love with Zooey Deschanel from New Girl. Enjoyable lighthearted US sitcom
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Never beat the deeler on February 17, 2012, 12:00:28 AM
Quote from: Santino on February 16, 2012, 08:59:09 PM
I'm kinda in love with Zooey Deschanel from New Girl. Enjoyable lighthearted US sitcom

The rules!!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Dinny Breen on February 17, 2012, 08:04:45 AM
(http://cdn.gunaxin.com/wp-content/uploads/gallery/deschanel-sisters/zooey-emily-1.jpg)

Zooey and her sister Emily from Bones...
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on February 17, 2012, 09:33:16 AM
Quote from: Santino on February 16, 2012, 08:59:09 PM
I'm kinda in love with Zooey Deschanel from New Girl. Enjoyable lighthearted US sitcom

X2 She is unreal and that show is actually very funny! Everyone knows somebody like Schmidt!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Minder on February 17, 2012, 06:57:23 PM
Quote from: Take Your Points on February 17, 2012, 06:48:55 PM
Homeland

Channel 4

Sun 19 Feb, 9.30pm

Comes highly recommended, downloaded the entire first series last night.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ross4life on February 17, 2012, 07:44:28 PM
Quote from: Santino on February 16, 2012, 08:59:09 PM
I'm kinda in love with Zooey Deschanel from New Girl. Enjoyable lighthearted US sitcom
What about her look alikes?

(http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lt17l7l9Mr1qgh8zco1_500.jpg)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Puckoon on February 17, 2012, 10:06:31 PM
Quote from: Santino on February 16, 2012, 08:59:09 PM
I'm kinda in love with Zooey Deschanel from New Girl. Enjoyable lighthearted US sitcom

She's been around for a while now, and is either recently divorced - or going through a divorce from Death Cab for Cutie frontman Ben Gibbard who is a right munter.
(http://truthaboutmusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/imgben-gibbard2.jpeg)

EDIT: She's also a beautiful singer.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on February 19, 2012, 08:08:34 PM
Home of the future on 4, would love all that stuff
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Don Johnson on February 19, 2012, 08:37:55 PM
Homeland is one of the best first series of tv I have seen.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Archie Mitchell on February 19, 2012, 10:21:44 PM
Quote from: Don Johnson on February 19, 2012, 08:37:55 PM
Homeland is one of the best first series of tv I have seen.

Id say its the best 1st series of TV I have seen.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Mayo4Sam on February 19, 2012, 11:33:23 PM
Quote from: screenexile on February 17, 2012, 09:33:16 AM
Quote from: Santino on February 16, 2012, 08:59:09 PM
I'm kinda in love with Zooey Deschanel from New Girl. Enjoyable lighthearted US sitcom

X2 She is unreal and that show is actually very funny! Everyone knows somebody like Schmidt!!

X3 absolute cracker!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Doogie Browser on February 20, 2012, 11:42:04 AM
Hooked on Homeland after the pilot, what a great show!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Norf Tyrone on February 20, 2012, 11:58:42 AM
Quote from: Doogie Browser on February 20, 2012, 11:42:04 AM
Hooked on Homeland after the pilot, what a great show!

Watched Ep4 last night. Really getting into it!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Doogie Browser on February 20, 2012, 12:24:56 PM
Quote from: Norf Tyrone on February 20, 2012, 11:58:42 AM
Quote from: Doogie Browser on February 20, 2012, 11:42:04 AM
Hooked on Homeland after the pilot, what a great show!

Watched Ep4 last night. Really getting into it!
Has the makings of a classic.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Denn Forever on March 01, 2012, 09:00:13 PM
Really enjoy Pawn Stars on History.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on March 01, 2012, 09:54:43 PM
Quote from: Doogie Browser on February 20, 2012, 12:24:56 PM
Quote from: Norf Tyrone on February 20, 2012, 11:58:42 AM
Quote from: Doogie Browser on February 20, 2012, 11:42:04 AM
Hooked on Homeland after the pilot, what a great show!

Watched Ep4 last night. Really getting into it!
Has the makings of a classic.

It and New Girl are the 2 best shows of the year so far. Homeland probably up there with Dexter, Soprano's, West Wing and 24 in my opinion!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on March 01, 2012, 11:10:08 PM
Quote from: screenexile on March 01, 2012, 09:54:43 PM
Quote from: Doogie Browser on February 20, 2012, 12:24:56 PM
Quote from: Norf Tyrone on February 20, 2012, 11:58:42 AM
Quote from: Doogie Browser on February 20, 2012, 11:42:04 AM
Hooked on Homeland after the pilot, what a great show!

Watched Ep4 last night. Really getting into it!
Has the makings of a classic.

It and New Girl are the 2 best shows of the year so far. Homeland probably up there with Dexter, Soprano's, West Wing and 24 in my opinion!
Downloaded Season 5 of Dexter. Watched some of S4 when it was first on FX a few years ago but wasnt fussed.

Gonna get back into the West Wing box set too but Im a lazy hoor and cant be arsed with DVDs these days.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Mayo4Sam on March 02, 2012, 12:03:41 AM
Anyone watching this series of Skins?
Great stuff as usual
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Ulick on March 02, 2012, 07:33:25 AM
Homeland has a couple of nice twists around episode 6 or 7 but its all a bit predictable after that especially the season finale
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tbrick18 on March 02, 2012, 08:46:15 AM
Homeland is excellent, only seen the first 2 episodes but I'm sucked in. I cant believe how good Claire Daines is! Definately not a typical role for her.
New Girl is another great show....very very funny.
Over the last couple of weeks I've been watching Those Who Kill on ITV3 (I think). A danish crime drama set in Copenhagen. IF you liked The Killing, you'll love this.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on March 02, 2012, 10:25:39 AM
QuoteThose Who Kill

Watched some of it but didn't think it was a patch on 'The Killing', 'Borgen' or 'The Bridge'.  Very ITV. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on March 02, 2012, 10:31:23 AM
Keifer Sutherlands new show looks good, coming out here soon.

Watched the first Friday Night Lights last night and from the first minute you just knew it was going to copy the Varsity Blues storyline (useless reserve Quarterback required and wins the game).  But it was a good episode.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on March 02, 2012, 10:32:59 AM
Quote from: Ulick on March 02, 2012, 07:33:25 AM
Homeland has a couple of nice twists around episode 6 or 7 but its all a bit predictable after that especially the season finale when we know he isn't going to die (the second season being commissioned some time ago).

Why??!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggy90 on March 02, 2012, 12:10:22 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on March 02, 2012, 10:25:39 AM
QuoteThose Who Kill

Watched some of it but didn't think it was a patch on 'The Killing', 'Borgen' or 'The Bridge'.  Very ITV.

Help me out please Billy, I watched all of Borgen in 3 days on thhe Sky Hard Drive & the last fargin episode was fooked up due to loss of signal. What happened at the end?  >:(
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Ulick on March 02, 2012, 01:36:56 PM
Quote from: screenexile on March 02, 2012, 10:32:59 AM
Quote from: Ulick on March 02, 2012, 07:33:25 AM
Homeland has a couple of nice twists around episode 6 or 7 but its all a bit predictable after that especially the season finale

Why??!!

. I found it very tiresome. In fact I think the show "jumped the shark" in the last episode and the whole show will go the same way as Prison Break - great first season, but a bit pointless to continue after that.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tbrick18 on March 02, 2012, 02:09:48 PM
Quote from: Ulick on March 02, 2012, 01:36:56 PM
Quote from: screenexile on March 02, 2012, 10:32:59 AM
Quote from: Ulick on March 02, 2012, 07:33:25 AM
Homeland has a couple of nice twists around episode 6 or 7 but its all a bit predictable after that especially the season finale when we know he isn't going to die (the second season being commissioned some time ago).

Why??!!

Why is it predictable? Well everything points to him dying at the end but you know it won't because he's already been cast in the second season. So the last episode tries to build tension on the basis of him about to die, but you know he won't. I found it very tiresome. In fact I think the show "jumped the shark" in the last episode and the whole show will go the same way as Prison Break - great first season, but a bit pointless to continue after that.

I didnt realise there was more than one season...strikes me as being something that should have had one season and that's it done and dusted.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on March 02, 2012, 03:08:30 PM
Quote from: Ulick on March 02, 2012, 01:36:56 PM
Quote from: screenexile on March 02, 2012, 10:32:59 AM
Quote from: Ulick on March 02, 2012, 07:33:25 AM
Homeland has a couple of nice twists around episode 6 or 7 but its all a bit predictable after that

Why??!!

Why is it predictable? In fact I think the show "jumped the shark" in the last episode and the whole show will go the same way as Prison Break - great first season, but a bit pointless to continue after that.

Not questioning its predictibility but a lot of people wouldn't be arsed checking for a 2nd season and many on here are only on the 3rd episode so why ruin it for them?? At least put up some kind of spoiler alert!!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Ulick on March 02, 2012, 03:18:02 PM
I haven't given anything away that wasn't flagged up from the first episode and I didn't check for a second season either - that was flying around in all the press about it the other week after it won a Golden Globe.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Don Johnson on March 02, 2012, 03:52:32 PM
Have to agree Ulick that is a big spoiler for those who are only watching it on channel four.

Still working my way through The West Wing boxset I got for Christmas, great show but there is so much of it to get through.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Croí na hÉireann on March 02, 2012, 03:56:50 PM
Quote from: ziggy90 on March 02, 2012, 12:10:22 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on March 02, 2012, 10:25:39 AM
QuoteThose Who Kill

Watched some of it but didn't think it was a patch on 'The Killing', 'Borgen' or 'The Bridge'.  Very ITV.

Help me out please Billy, I watched all of Borgen in 3 days on thhe Sky Hard Drive & the last fargin episode was fooked up due to loss of signal. What happened at the end?  >:(

Say nothing Billy, have Borgen on the back catalog, maybe its time to resurrect this thread although it wasn't exactly a resounding success  :D http://gaaboard.com/board/index.php?topic=5630.msg201122#msg201122 (http://gaaboard.com/board/index.php?topic=5630.msg201122#msg201122)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Ulick on March 02, 2012, 04:08:41 PM
Okay, I've modified my posts on Homeland and apologise, even though you'll realise I didn't give anything away. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on March 02, 2012, 04:25:42 PM
Quote from: Croí na hÉireann on March 02, 2012, 03:56:50 PM
Quote from: ziggy90 on March 02, 2012, 12:10:22 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on March 02, 2012, 10:25:39 AM
QuoteThose Who Kill

Watched some of it but didn't think it was a patch on 'The Killing', 'Borgen' or 'The Bridge'.  Very ITV.

Help me out please Billy, I watched all of Borgen in 3 days on thhe Sky Hard Drive & the last fargin episode was fooked up due to loss of signal. What happened at the end?  >:(

Say nothing Billy, have Borgen on the back catalog, maybe its time to resurrect this thread although it wasn't exactly a resounding success  :D http://gaaboard.com/board/index.php?topic=5630.msg201122#msg201122 (http://gaaboard.com/board/index.php?topic=5630.msg201122#msg201122)

Download the last episode on bolt.cd ziggy - there's a second series of Borgen anyway, so the story doesn't end there, I think it's safe to say. :)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on March 02, 2012, 08:40:41 PM
In defence of Ulick one season of anything is pretty rare so people should rein in the false indignation. I dont think Im giving anything away when I say I wouldnt want to live in a post-apocalyptic USA...
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on March 15, 2012, 02:04:07 PM
Watched the pilot episode of Alcatraz last night, didn't blow me away.

Going to watch the new Keifer Sutherland show when it starts, apparently very good.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Canalman on March 16, 2012, 12:44:17 PM
Just finished a BBC boxset called  Shadow Line with Stephen Rea and Christopher Ecclestone in it. About gangland crime and the police.............. well worth a watch. 7 x 1hour episodes meant imo it didn't flag in the middle like alot of tv series' do. Nice ending to it.

Watched first episode of season 5 Dexter last night........... a slowish  start  (understandable I suppose after the ending to S4)to the series, hope it picks up.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Minder on March 16, 2012, 02:43:02 PM
Quote from: Canalman on March 16, 2012, 12:44:17 PM
Just finished a BBC boxset called  Shadow Line with Stephen Rea and Christopher Ecclestone in it. About gangland crime and the police.............. well worth a watch. 7 x 1hour episodes meant imo it didn't flag in the middle like alot of tv series' do. Nice ending to it.

Watched first episode of season 5 Dexter last night........... a slowish  start  (understandable I suppose after the ending to S4)to the series, hope it picks up.

Yeah it was shown on the BBC last week, really enjoyed it. You wouldn't like to meet Gatehouse in a dark alley.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Archie Mitchell on March 20, 2012, 07:45:57 PM
Finished series 1 of Friday Night Lights recently. Great show. Already started watching the 2nd and have 3, 4 and 5 downloaded as well.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: 5 Sams on March 20, 2012, 08:33:45 PM
Another top class documentary from TG4.... Gaeil Nua Eabhrac...1st episode last night and another to come this Friday.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on March 21, 2012, 08:46:53 AM
Quote from: Archie Mitchell on March 20, 2012, 07:45:57 PM
Finished series 1 of Friday Night Lights recently. Great show. Already started watching the 2nd and have 3, 4 and 5 downloaded as well.

Have the first season recorded, but only watched the 1st episode.  Pure copy of Varsity Blues.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Hound on March 21, 2012, 09:30:59 AM
I have the first season of Luck recorded.

Have only watched the first episode so far. Reasonably good without being fantastic. Lot of feckin mumbling going on though which makes it a bit hard to follow at times!

With the second season being cancelled now because of dead horses, is it worth watching the remainder of the first season?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Minder on March 21, 2012, 10:55:08 AM
Quote from: Hound on March 21, 2012, 09:30:59 AM
I have the first season of Luck recorded.

Have only watched the first episode so far. Reasonably good without being fantastic. Lot of feckin mumbling going on though which makes it a bit hard to follow at times!

With the second season being cancelled now because of dead horses, is it worth watching the remainder of the first season?

I gave it the bullet yesterday on the Sky planner, because the 2nd series is cancelled and the mumbling, which was infuriating.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Dinny Breen on March 21, 2012, 11:02:58 AM
Quote from: Minder on March 21, 2012, 10:55:08 AM
Quote from: Hound on March 21, 2012, 09:30:59 AM
I have the first season of Luck recorded.

Have only watched the first episode so far. Reasonably good without being fantastic. Lot of feckin mumbling going on though which makes it a bit hard to follow at times!

With the second season being cancelled now because of dead horses, is it worth watching the remainder of the first season?

I gave it the bullet yesterday on the Sky planner, because the 2nd series is cancelled and the mumbling, which was infuriating.

Yea same here for the same reasons, that and the wife constantly asking me what was going on...
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on March 27, 2012, 11:41:10 AM
Mad Men is back this week - it's felt like an age since we last watched it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on March 27, 2012, 03:21:37 PM
Was at a loose end with mid season Hiatus' and the like so decided to get my teeth into another series. Almost through the first series of 30 Rock and I have to say I'm quite impressed. Having never found a woman genuinely funny I have to say Tina Fey has surprised me in that she has crested and written the entire show. I think there are 6 series so that's the next months viewing taken care of!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Celt_Man on March 27, 2012, 03:32:39 PM
Jaysus I can't fecking wait for the new season of Games of Thrones...
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on March 27, 2012, 04:31:06 PM
Quote from: Celt_Man on March 27, 2012, 03:32:39 PM
Jaysus I can't fecking wait for the new season of Games of Thrones...

Well I've read the second book, and I can tell you (without fear of spoilers) that it's bloodier, gorier and nastier than the first one.  Am looking forward to it myself I must say. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Celt_Man on March 27, 2012, 04:38:11 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on March 27, 2012, 04:31:06 PM
Quote from: Celt_Man on March 27, 2012, 03:32:39 PM
Jaysus I can't fecking wait for the new season of Games of Thrones...

Well I've read the second book, and I can tell you (without fear of spoilers) that it's bloodier, gorier and nastier than the first one.  Am looking forward to it myself I must say.

Actually think I'm gonna wait and let the episodes build up on the auld Sky Plus and watch a heap of them together...  The first season of the Wire should keep me occupied till then...  Almost a shame to have bright evenings now when you have that to look forward to
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Newbridge Exile on March 27, 2012, 09:39:25 PM
Quote from: screenexile on March 27, 2012, 03:21:37 PM
Was at a loose end with mid season Hiatus' and the like so decided to get my teeth into another series. Almost through the first series of 30 Rock and I have to say I'm quite impressed. Having never found a woman genuinely funny I have to say Tina Fey has surprised me in that she has crested and written the entire show. I think there are 6 series so that's the next months viewing taken care of!
Up to series SE, Consistently funny show
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: theticklemister on March 28, 2012, 09:15:24 AM
Started to watch the show 'empire' about the british empire. Onto its 5th episode now, tis very informative. Paxman does not hold back and tells the true account of the empire.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggy90 on April 16, 2012, 11:24:14 AM
Good news for the age 50+ posters and all you students of pre-historic (ok pre digital) times, BBC2 are showing are a new series about the most important decade of the last century, that much maligned (wrongly) but much loved (by those who grew up in them) the 70's. The 70's BBC2 9.00pm, followed by Sounds of the 70's 2.  8) Enjoy.   
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: maddog on April 16, 2012, 11:27:06 AM
Quote from: ziggy90 on April 16, 2012, 11:24:14 AM
Good news for the age 50+ posters and all you students of pre-historic (ok pre digital) times, BBC2 are showing are a new series about the most important decade of the last century, that much maligned (wrongly) but much loved (by those who grew up in them) the 70's. The 70's BBC2 9.00pm, followed by Sounds of the 70's 2.  8) Enjoy.

I grew up in the 70's, you didnt.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggy90 on April 16, 2012, 11:37:12 AM
Ok, came to maturity ::).
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: maddog on April 16, 2012, 11:43:38 AM
Quote from: ziggy90 on April 16, 2012, 11:37:12 AM
Ok, came to maturity ::).

Let me know when that happens ;) People that grew up in the 70s don't way lyrical about the show band era FFS
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggy90 on April 16, 2012, 11:51:17 AM
You're right, they WAX lyrical about it. Ffs.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Canalman on April 16, 2012, 11:53:59 AM
TG4 starting  1st season Breaking Bad this week.......... remainder of the serieses to follow I believe. Great show . UPC/Sky  plus it if you can.

Finished Season 5 Dexter there last week. Some very familiar faces in it from these islands. Watchable and enjoyable as always although the sheer unbelievability of it all now seriously beginning to grate.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: 5 Sams on April 17, 2012, 05:13:36 PM
Better late than never....I have just become addicted to the West Wing..wow!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggy90 on April 17, 2012, 06:03:48 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on February 04, 2012, 12:18:53 PM
I understand the first series of Borgen finishes tonight on BBC3 - to be followed next week by Bron (The Bridge) which is about a joint investigation by Danish and Swedish police in relation to a murder on 'the bridge' which spans between Denmark (Copenhagen) and Malmo.  I think it's the best thing I've seen in quite a while - no spoilers, but if you liked The Killing, Wallander and Borgen I'd imagine you'll enjoy it.

The Bridge starts Saturday night 9pm BBC4. Billy I've just finished watching Montalbano on BBC4, absolutely brilliant. Do you know if they made any more episodes than the 10 that were shown recently?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on April 18, 2012, 08:38:30 AM
Quote from: ziggy90 on April 17, 2012, 06:03:48 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on February 04, 2012, 12:18:53 PM
I understand the first series of Borgen finishes tonight on BBC3 - to be followed next week by Bron (The Bridge) which is about a joint investigation by Danish and Swedish police in relation to a murder on 'the bridge' which spans between Denmark (Copenhagen) and Malmo.  I think it's the best thing I've seen in quite a while - no spoilers, but if you liked The Killing, Wallander and Borgen I'd imagine you'll enjoy it.

The Bridge starts Saturday night 9pm BBC4. Billy I've just finished watching Montalbano on BBC4, absolutely brilliant. Do you know if they made any more episodes than the 10 that were shown recently?

Yes Ziggy, there are 22 episodes in total - this year Italian tv has started showing Young Montalbano (I think they've shown 4 so far; I have downloaded but not viewed to-date - I can tell you he has a full head of hair!).  Enjoy Bron - it's really outstanding! 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: 5 Sams on April 19, 2012, 02:34:30 PM
Quote from: Canalman on April 16, 2012, 11:53:59 AM
TG4 starting  1st season Breaking Bad this week.......... remainder of the serieses to follow I believe. Great show . UPC/Sky  plus it if you can.

Finished Season 5 Dexter there last week. Some very familiar faces in it from these islands. Watchable and enjoyable as always although the sheer unbelievability of it all now seriously beginning to grate.

Starts tonight...hope its as good as the hype
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: thewobbler on April 19, 2012, 04:06:59 PM
Breaking Bad is immense. Starts well, but gets better with each series too. So wonderfully dark. I'd put it above Sopranos, by a nose. But a bit behind the Wire.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Heartbroken on April 19, 2012, 04:37:38 PM
Massive boxset fan looking to move on to a new series. Ive just finished Game of Thrones and Boardwalk Empire. Any recommendations out there? The Walking Dead? The Killing? I've all the usuals like The Wire, Entourage, Sopranos done. Something brand new or even an all time classic is what I am after!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on April 19, 2012, 04:40:48 PM
Quote from: Heartbroken on April 19, 2012, 04:37:38 PM
Massive boxset fan looking to move on to a new series. Ive just finished Game of Thrones and Boardwalk Empire. Any recommendations out there? The Walking Dead? The Killing? I've all the usuals like The Wire, Entourage, Sopranos done. Something brand new or even an all time classic is what I am after!

West Wing, Dexter, Homeland. Come back when you've those done!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Bingo on April 19, 2012, 04:46:21 PM
Quote from: Heartbroken on April 19, 2012, 04:37:38 PM
Massive boxset fan looking to move on to a new series. Ive just finished Game of Thrones and Boardwalk Empire. Any recommendations out there? The Walking Dead? The Killing? I've all the usuals like The Wire, Entourage, Sopranos done. Something brand new or even an all time classic is what I am after!

Walking Dead - first series was very good. Second started good, went on a bit of a slow burner but last few were very good again. Season 3 should be good.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Harold Disgracey on April 19, 2012, 10:13:56 PM
A bit late but Louis Theroux was superb again tonight.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Canalman on April 20, 2012, 09:23:09 AM
Yeah , saw the Theroux programme.

Knew very little about autism and was a eyeopener. Terribly tough on the parents.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Croí na hÉireann on April 20, 2012, 02:42:12 PM
Was a tough watch alright, hard to hear one of the parents say that they get no entertainment or joy from their kids, an unbearable life really. Entertaining watching Louis being out of his comfort zone though.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Hardy on April 20, 2012, 03:55:23 PM
I didn't see this, but am I alone in  finding Louis a very creepy character?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on April 20, 2012, 04:12:07 PM
Quote from: Hardy on April 20, 2012, 03:55:23 PM
I didn't see this, but am I alone in  finding Louis a very creepy character?

Is that not the whole point of the show?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: 5 Sams on April 20, 2012, 04:16:27 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on April 19, 2012, 04:06:59 PM
Breaking Bad is immense. Starts well, but gets better with each series too. So wonderfully dark. I'd put it above Sopranos, by a nose. But a bit behind the Wire.


Good shout Wobbs..Really enjoyed it...very original....but it would need to get much better to get to Sopranos level.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Denn Forever on April 20, 2012, 04:27:56 PM
Is the lead the guy who played the Dad in Malcolm in the Middle?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: oisinog on April 20, 2012, 04:39:36 PM
touch on sky 1 is a quality show
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on April 20, 2012, 04:50:00 PM
Friday evening shout - do not miss 'The Bridge' on BBC4 on Saturday night at 9 (I think).  You will be doing yourself a biiiig favour.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ludermor on April 23, 2012, 07:03:39 AM
Anyone have any links to downloads with english sub, some of the downloads are over 20gb but the comments suggest they dont have english subs
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Eamonnca1 on April 23, 2012, 07:20:54 AM
Quote from: thewobbler on April 19, 2012, 04:06:59 PM
Breaking Bad is immense. Starts well, but gets better with each series too. So wonderfully dark. I'd put it above Sopranos, by a nose. But a bit behind the Wire.

I watched the first episode and saw no reason to watch the second.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Eamonnca1 on April 23, 2012, 07:26:29 AM
Have I mentioned Boston Legal?  It's a sin that they cancelled that show. A worthy successor to The Practice, even if it's a completely different genre.

Did anyone ever watch Twin Peaks way back?  I didn't, but I remember the Radio 1 DJs making a big deal about it.  I just watched the first episode there today.  Might persevere with it. It's a bit slow but sufficiently weird to keep me interested. I love the haunting music (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7oDuGN6K3VQ).
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ballinaman on April 23, 2012, 02:27:15 PM
Quote from: Eamonnca1 on April 23, 2012, 07:20:54 AM
Quote from: thewobbler on April 19, 2012, 04:06:59 PM
Breaking Bad is immense. Starts well, but gets better with each series too. So wonderfully dark. I'd put it above Sopranos, by a nose. But a bit behind the Wire.

I watched the first episode and saw no reason to watch the second.
;D Shocking mistake to make!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Denn Forever on April 23, 2012, 03:10:33 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on April 20, 2012, 04:50:00 PM
Friday evening shout - do not miss 'The Bridge' on BBC4 on Saturday night at 9 (I think).  You will be doing yourself a biiiig favour.

Thanks.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggy90 on April 23, 2012, 04:35:07 PM
Quote from: Denn Forever on April 23, 2012, 03:10:33 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on April 20, 2012, 04:50:00 PM
Friday evening shout - do not miss 'The Bridge' on BBC4 on Saturday night at 9 (I think).  You will be doing yourself a biiiig favour.

Thanks.

+1, brilliant.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Canalman on April 23, 2012, 05:23:55 PM
Quote from: Eamonnca1 on April 23, 2012, 07:20:54 AM
Quote from: thewobbler on April 19, 2012, 04:06:59 PM
Breaking Bad is immense. Starts well, but gets better with each series too. So wonderfully dark. I'd put it above Sopranos, by a nose. But a bit behind the Wire.

I watched the first episode and saw no reason to watch the second.

Each to their own I suppose.

Personally think season 1 BB is as good as I have ever seen.

I didn't manage to make it past the 1st episode of Treme or the 3d of Deadwood despite the rave reviews about them.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Captain Scarlet on April 23, 2012, 06:18:44 PM
Quote from: ziggy90 on April 23, 2012, 04:35:07 PM
Quote from: Denn Forever on April 23, 2012, 03:10:33 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on April 20, 2012, 04:50:00 PM
Friday evening shout - do not miss 'The Bridge' on BBC4 on Saturday night at 9 (I think).  You will be doing yourself a biiiig favour.

Thanks.

+1, brilliant.

hear hooky on newstalk is raving about it. great stuff. wallander is good stuff but this is a step above.
the original of 'the killing' was a scandanavian job too wasn't it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: AFS on April 23, 2012, 07:31:02 PM
Quote from: Eamonnca1 on April 23, 2012, 07:26:29 AM
Did anyone ever watch Twin Peaks way back?  I didn't, but I remember the Radio 1 DJs making a big deal about it.  I just watched the first episode there today.  Might persevere with it. It's a bit slow but sufficiently weird to keep me interested. I love the haunting music (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7oDuGN6K3VQ).

Watched this recently. Worth a look if you're a David Lynch fan, or interested in influential TV shows (I got the feeling 'Lost' borrowed a lot from it), otherwise it's hard enough work. You become immune to the quirky stuff after a while and you just want them to hurry the f**k up and figure it all out. The ending is a load of balls. Read somewhere that Lynch came under pressure to spice up the second series mid way through and that this messed up the direction he had wanted to take things. Then a planned third series never materialised, so most things are just left unresolved.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on April 30, 2012, 11:35:46 PM
Started watching a new series called Awake,seems good so far.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1839683/

Though it seems everytime I get into a new series they cut it after season 1,Flash Forward,The Event and Terra Nova all cancelled.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggy90 on May 06, 2012, 12:32:04 PM
Quote from: ziggy90 on December 15, 2011, 11:59:29 AM
Quote from: Billys Boots on December 15, 2011, 09:28:02 AM
Anyone watching 'Braquo' - French cop-show on FX?
Me Billy, I think it's excellant. I watched that Spiral a while ago & while it was very good this is in a different league. I'm also watching Romanzo Criminale, not bad but that seventies soundtrack??

Alert...Braquo Season2 tonight on FX. Does anyone know if this is the first episode or has it been on for a while?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on May 06, 2012, 01:44:20 PM
Quote from: ziggy90 on May 06, 2012, 12:32:04 PM
Quote from: ziggy90 on December 15, 2011, 11:59:29 AM
Quote from: Billys Boots on December 15, 2011, 09:28:02 AM
Anyone watching 'Braquo' - French cop-show on FX?
Me Billy, I think it's excellant. I watched that Spiral a while ago & while it was very good this is in a different league. I'm also watching Romanzo Criminale, not bad but that seventies soundtrack??

Alert...Braquo Season2 tonight on FX. Does anyone know if this is the first episode or has it been on for a while?

It's episode 2 - I think episode 1 is still on Sky-Anytime.  If you want me to update you, send me a PM ziggy.  It's as good as ever.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggy90 on May 06, 2012, 01:57:33 PM
I've sent you a PM Billy. I would like the update cheers.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggy90 on May 07, 2012, 01:25:15 PM
"Prisoners of War" The Israeli forerunner of Homeland starts on Sky Arts on Thursday 9.30pm. There are some seriously good music programmes on this channel. This evening at 4.55 Roy Orbison and Friends ....A Black And White Night: This is a brilliant show with Orbison backed up by amongst others Tom Waits, Bruce Springsteen, Elvis Costello and Jackson Browne. Later on in the week there are performances by Led Zeppelin, Johnny Cash, Genesis, Billy Joel and a host of other top musicians.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: andoireabu on May 08, 2012, 06:46:48 PM
Looking a new show to watch. Stuck between Kings, A Game of Thrones or Dexter.  What do ye think?


Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Orangemac on May 08, 2012, 09:48:41 PM
Quote from: ziggy90 on May 07, 2012, 01:25:15 PM
"Prisoners of War" The Israeli forerunner of Homeland starts on Sky Arts on Thursday 9.30pm. There are some seriously good music programmes on this channel. This evening at 4.55 Roy Orbison and Friends ....A Black And White Night: This is a brilliant show with Orbison backed up by amongst others Tom Waits, Bruce Springsteen, Elvis Costello and Jackson Browne. Later on in the week there are performances by Led Zeppelin, Johnny Cash, Genesis, Billy Joel and a host of other top musicians.
I'm sure it has been mentioned earlier in this thread but Homeland was the best show I have saw in ages. Problem was RTE had shown it weeks before and I had to avoid conversations about it in work for weeks.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Sky Blue Gael on May 08, 2012, 09:57:36 PM
Quote from: andoireabu on May 08, 2012, 06:46:48 PM
Looking a new show to watch. Stuck between Kings, A Game of Thrones or Dexter.  What do ye think?




In my opinion dexter is one of the best shows out there
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Orangemac on May 08, 2012, 10:23:43 PM
Quote from: Sky Blue Gael on May 08, 2012, 09:57:36 PM
Quote from: andoireabu on May 08, 2012, 06:46:48 PM
Looking a new show to watch. Stuck between Kings, A Game of Thrones or Dexter.  What do ye think?




In my opinion dexter is one of the best shows out there
1st 2 series were shown on terrestrial tv. hasn't been shown since. I think it is series 5 or 6 now.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on May 08, 2012, 10:55:43 PM
Spotlight showing the bookies in pubs racket, who really gives a fcuk. Undercover people following the lads doing the bets. Gambling on a Sunday and in a pub!! what's next?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on May 08, 2012, 11:00:57 PM
Aye a load of balls, what's stopping people from betting online using your phone on a Sunday? The boss is getting some stick
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggysego on May 09, 2012, 01:58:33 AM
I came across this programme I enjoyed watching back in 2003, on 4oD.

My New Best Friend - http://www.channel4.com/programmes/my-new-best-friend/4od (http://www.channel4.com/programmes/my-new-best-friend/4od)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on May 09, 2012, 02:03:41 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on May 08, 2012, 10:55:43 PM
Spotlight showing the bookies in pubs racket, who really gives a fcuk. Undercover people following the lads doing the bets. Gambling on a Sunday and in a pub!! what's next?

thats what i thought aswell, who gives a shit about people backing horses or whatever in a pub, i'd say it happens in every town in the country.
the other issue about underage gambling addicts and illegal poker machines was a bit more interesting
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on May 21, 2012, 04:20:47 PM
Finally got to the end of the Soprano's, half knew what was coming regarding the ending.  Big let down.

Been watching Touch and Alcatraz too, with Alcatraz already chopped.  Can't see Touch lasting much longer either.  I must be a jinx, but thats The Event, Flash Forward and Alcatraz all cancelled now.  The only other ones I am watching are The Walking Dead and Falling Skies.   
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ballinaman on June 06, 2012, 03:02:52 PM
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Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on June 06, 2012, 04:33:45 PM
For fans of Scandinavian Crime series, I've been watching the dramatisation of the Arne Dahl novels - as they've not yet been translated into English yet, we're a little ahead of ourselves.  It's very, very good and very, very quirky.  The information in English is poor - very little in IMDB for instance but try english.arnedahl.net/.  If you want to be pointed at downloads and subtitles, drop me a PM.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Armaghgeddon on June 06, 2012, 05:42:45 PM
I need a new TV series to watch. Can't get into watching Game of Thrones, will watch the first 10 minutes and will find something more interesting to watch. Started watching touch but that has finished. Have finished 24 but girlfriend has started to get into so she is on series 1. Any other recommendations? Is Dexter anygood?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on June 06, 2012, 05:43:53 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on June 06, 2012, 04:33:45 PM
For fans of Scandinavian Crime series, I've been watching the dramatisation of the Arne Dahl novels - as they've not yet been translated into English yet, we're a little ahead of ourselves.  It's very, very good and very, very quirky.  The information in English is poor - very little in IMDB for instance but try english.arnedahl.net/.  If you want to be pointed at downloads and subtitles, drop me a PM.

Do you watch anything in English?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Forever Green on June 06, 2012, 06:28:25 PM
Friday Night Lights is a show and a half

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tyrone exile on June 07, 2012, 12:33:58 AM
Quote from: Armaghgeddon on June 06, 2012, 05:42:45 PM
I need a new TV series to watch. Can't get into watching Game of Thrones, will watch the first 10 minutes and will find something more interesting to watch. Started watching touch but that has finished. Have finished 24 but girlfriend has started to get into so she is on series 1. Any other recommendations? Is Dexter anygood?


I had the same problem with game of thrones. watched first episode of dexter and thought it a very strange show. id recommend 24 and the wire, think there possibly the two best tv shows ever made. friday night lights is also brilliant. also really enjoyed the first 4 seasons of the american office.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: AFS on June 07, 2012, 02:02:14 AM
Just over half way through Homeland. Not really getting why it was bummed up so much. Watchable enough but nothing special. Claire Danes ruins every scene she appears in with her absurd attempts at acting. If it weren't for Damian Lewis holding the thing together I'd probably have given up by now. Plenty of boobs though, which is nice.

Finished The Bridge a couple of weeks ago. Very good, although I think I enjoyed The Killing more. Might try this Borgen show next, the Danes haven't let me down yet.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on June 07, 2012, 09:35:24 AM
Quote from: laoislad on June 06, 2012, 05:43:53 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on June 06, 2012, 04:33:45 PM
For fans of Scandinavian Crime series, I've been watching the dramatisation of the Arne Dahl novels - as they've not yet been translated into English yet, we're a little ahead of ourselves.  It's very, very good and very, very quirky.  The information in English is poor - very little in IMDB for instance but try english.arnedahl.net/.  If you want to be pointed at downloads and subtitles, drop me a PM.

Do you watch anything in English?

Some, but not very much, I must admit.   ;)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on June 07, 2012, 09:41:05 AM
Quote from: AFS on June 07, 2012, 02:02:14 AM
Just over half way through Homeland. Not really getting why it was bummed up so much. Watchable enough but nothing special. Claire Danes ruins every scene she appears in with her absurd attempts at acting. If it weren't for Damian Lewis holding the thing together I'd probably have given up by now. Plenty of boobs though, which is nice.

Finished The Bridge a couple of weeks ago. Very good, although I think I enjoyed The Killing more. Might try this Borgen show next, the Danes haven't let me down yet.

??
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Denn Forever on June 07, 2012, 10:22:38 AM
I really enjoyed Suits that was on Dave.  I'm a sucker for legal dramas.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Armaghgeddon on June 07, 2012, 10:42:20 AM
Quote from: AFS on June 07, 2012, 02:02:14 AM
Just over half way through Homeland. Not really getting why it was bummed up so much. Watchable enough but nothing special. Claire Danes ruins every scene she appears in with her absurd attempts at acting. If it weren't for Damian Lewis holding the thing together I'd probably have given up by now. Plenty of boobs though, which is nice.

Finished The Bridge a couple of weeks ago. Very good, although I think I enjoyed The Killing more. Might try this Borgen show next, the Danes haven't let me down yet.

Watched homeland to the end and it never exactly left me with a feeling of excitement for the next season.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on June 07, 2012, 02:43:00 PM
Quote from: Forever Green on June 06, 2012, 06:28:25 PM
Friday Night Lights is a show and a half

Later seasons are very poor and cliché-ridden. First two were excellent though.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on June 07, 2012, 04:29:13 PM
Watched the end of Alcatraz, got really good the past 3 or 4 episodes therefore annoyed and it's cancellation.

Have the final 3 episodes of Touch to watch this weekend, need something else to take up some time after finishing The Soprano's too.  Anybody watched Boardwalk Empire - not much catching up to do.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: AFS on June 07, 2012, 05:00:45 PM
Quote from: screenexile on June 07, 2012, 09:41:05 AM
Quote from: AFS on June 07, 2012, 02:02:14 AM
Just over half way through Homeland. Not really getting why it was bummed up so much. Watchable enough but nothing special. Claire Danes ruins every scene she appears in with her absurd attempts at acting. If it weren't for Damian Lewis holding the thing together I'd probably have given up by now. Plenty of boobs though, which is nice.

Finished The Bridge a couple of weeks ago. Very good, although I think I enjoyed The Killing more. Might try this Borgen show next, the Danes haven't let me down yet.

??

I really should have caught that one.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Canalman on June 07, 2012, 05:29:45 PM
Have The Bridge and Sebastian Bergman UPC+ed so hope to start them shortly.

As for the Killing it was good but imho was around 5 to 7 episodes too long. I thought that it sagged quiet a bit as the series went on and maybe it is me but 20 episodes is just too long for the one series.

Watching a fair bit of Modern Family recently and is a gem of a show. A character in it called Phil Dunphy who is stealing the show in it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on June 07, 2012, 09:10:13 PM
Quote from: Canalman on June 07, 2012, 05:29:45 PM


Watching a fair bit of Modern Family recently and is a gem of a show. A character in it called Phil Dunphy who is stealing the show in it.

Modern Family is excellent.
Claire and Gloria are both gems.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Forever Green on June 08, 2012, 01:18:19 AM
Quote from: gallsman on June 07, 2012, 02:43:00 PM
Quote from: Forever Green on June 06, 2012, 06:28:25 PM
Friday Night Lights is a show and a half

Later seasons are very poor and cliché-ridden. First two were excellent though.

Hate that. Aye, I`ve really enjoyed the first series so far. Favourite character has to be the Riggins or maybe even Buddy Garritty  ;D

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: AFS on June 08, 2012, 01:46:25 AM
Quote from: Canalman on June 07, 2012, 05:29:45 PM
Have The Bridge and Sebastian Bergman UPC+ed so hope to start them shortly.

As for the Killing it was good but imho was around 5 to 7 episodes too long. I thought that it sagged quiet a bit as the series went on and maybe it is me but 20 episodes is just too long for the one series.

Watching a fair bit of Modern Family recently and is a gem of a show. A character in it called Phil Dunphy who is stealing the show in it.

Thought the same thing alright. Really good show, but it did go round in circles a bit for about 5 or 6 episodes in the middle.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on June 08, 2012, 09:01:13 AM
Quote from: AFS on June 08, 2012, 01:46:25 AM
Quote from: Canalman on June 07, 2012, 05:29:45 PM
Have The Bridge and Sebastian Bergman UPC+ed so hope to start them shortly.

As for the Killing it was good but imho was around 5 to 7 episodes too long. I thought that it sagged quiet a bit as the series went on and maybe it is me but 20 episodes is just too long for the one series.

Watching a fair bit of Modern Family recently and is a gem of a show. A character in it called Phil Dunphy who is stealing the show in it.

The makers seemed to realise that alright - the second series is 10 episodes long, and while it lacks the depth of the first, it is definitely punchier. 

Thought the same thing alright. Really good show, but it did go round in circles a bit for about 5 or 6 episodes in the middle.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on June 08, 2012, 09:02:25 AM
Quote from: Take Your Points on June 07, 2012, 09:06:47 PM
Spiral returns to BBC4 with a new series on Saturday 9th June.

21:00 – 21:50
Spiral
Series 2, Episode 1
1/8 A charred corpse leads Berthaud's police team to the door of lawyer Josephine Karlsson. (R)
21:50 – 22:45
Spiral
Series 2, Episode 2
2/8 Judge Roban uses his usual cunning in investigating a strange rape allegation. (R)

If you missed the last series, this is a French detective series as gritty as The Wire/The Shield.

Very good series of a very good programme.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: clarshack on June 08, 2012, 12:08:33 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on June 07, 2012, 04:29:13 PM
Watched the end of Alcatraz, got really good the past 3 or 4 episodes therefore annoyed and it's cancellation.

liked alcatraz too.

with the ending that was provided, it seemed like the writers were told at the last minute that it would be cancelled.

why do they keep cancelling decent shows like this after just 1 season?

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on June 08, 2012, 01:43:19 PM
Quote from: clarshack on June 08, 2012, 12:08:33 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on June 07, 2012, 04:29:13 PM
Watched the end of Alcatraz, got really good the past 3 or 4 episodes therefore annoyed and it's cancellation.

liked alcatraz too.

with the ending that was provided, it seemed like the writers were told at the last minute that it would be cancelled.

why do they keep cancelling decent shows like this after just 1 season?


It seems that shows now cannot have any kind of build up.  Alcatraz started slowly and obviously lost viewers, but as mentioned it picked up towards the end and its a shame it is over.  I liked Flash Forward too.  Your doll Jones in Alcatraz made it easier to watch every week too, Hurley really was wasted in the show though.  I was surprised to see Tommy Madsen stick the knife in her at the end, I thought that the last episode was showing us that everything about him was not what it seemed (the partner being corrupt etc).  They were starting to really link it to the fella who was released early from Alcatraz too which was looking like an interesting turn.  Found it a bit silly that Sam Neill was supposed to be 70+ though.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Gazzler on June 08, 2012, 01:51:56 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on June 08, 2012, 01:43:19 PM
Quote from: clarshack on June 08, 2012, 12:08:33 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on June 07, 2012, 04:29:13 PM
Watched the end of Alcatraz, got really good the past 3 or 4 episodes therefore annoyed and it's cancellation.

liked alcatraz too.

with the ending that was provided, it seemed like the writers were told at the last minute that it would be cancelled.

why do they keep cancelling decent shows like this after just 1 season?


It seems that shows now cannot have any kind of build up.  Alcatraz started slowly and obviously lost viewers, but as mentioned it picked up towards the end and its a shame it is over.  I liked Flash Forward too.  Your doll Jones in Alcatraz made it easier to watch every week too, Hurley really was wasted in the show though.  I was surprised to see Tommy Madsen stick the knife in her at the end, I thought that the last episode was showing us that everything about him was not what it seemed (the partner being corrupt etc).  They were starting to really link it to the fella who was released early from Alcatraz too which was looking like an interesting turn.  Found it a bit silly that Sam Neill was supposed to be 70+ though.
Good man way to ruin it for anyone still watching the show. ::)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on June 08, 2012, 03:10:53 PM
Quote from: Gazzler on June 08, 2012, 01:51:56 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on June 08, 2012, 01:43:19 PM
Quote from: clarshack on June 08, 2012, 12:08:33 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on June 07, 2012, 04:29:13 PM
Watched the end of Alcatraz, got really good the past 3 or 4 episodes therefore annoyed and it's cancellation.

liked alcatraz too.

with the ending that was provided, it seemed like the writers were told at the last minute that it would be cancelled.

why do they keep cancelling decent shows like this after just 1 season?


It seems that shows now cannot have any kind of build up.  Alcatraz started slowly and obviously lost viewers, but as mentioned it picked up towards the end and its a shame it is over.  I liked Flash Forward too.  Your doll Jones in Alcatraz made it easier to watch every week too, Hurley really was wasted in the show though.  I was surprised to see Tommy Madsen stick the knife in her at the end, I thought that the last episode was showing us that everything about him was not what it seemed (the partner being corrupt etc).  They were starting to really link it to the fella who was released early from Alcatraz too which was looking like an interesting turn.  Found it a bit silly that Sam Neill was supposed to be 70+ though.
Good man way to ruin it for anyone still watching the show. ::)

You're welcome.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: clarshack on June 08, 2012, 03:13:47 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on June 08, 2012, 01:43:19 PM
Quote from: clarshack on June 08, 2012, 12:08:33 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on June 07, 2012, 04:29:13 PM
Watched the end of Alcatraz, got really good the past 3 or 4 episodes therefore annoyed and it's cancellation.

liked alcatraz too.

with the ending that was provided, it seemed like the writers were told at the last minute that it would be cancelled.

why do they keep cancelling decent shows like this after just 1 season?


It seems that shows now cannot have any kind of build up.  Alcatraz started slowly and obviously lost viewers, but as mentioned it picked up towards the end and its a shame it is over.  I liked Flash Forward too. 

The Event was another half decent show cancelled after just 1 season.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on June 08, 2012, 03:53:47 PM
Quote from: clarshack on June 08, 2012, 03:13:47 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on June 08, 2012, 01:43:19 PM
Quote from: clarshack on June 08, 2012, 12:08:33 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on June 07, 2012, 04:29:13 PM
Watched the end of Alcatraz, got really good the past 3 or 4 episodes therefore annoyed and it's cancellation.

liked alcatraz too.

with the ending that was provided, it seemed like the writers were told at the last minute that it would be cancelled.

why do they keep cancelling decent shows like this after just 1 season?


It seems that shows now cannot have any kind of build up.  Alcatraz started slowly and obviously lost viewers, but as mentioned it picked up towards the end and its a shame it is over.  I liked Flash Forward too. 

The Event was another half decent show cancelled after just 1 season.

Aye, watched that too.  Definitely had potential.  You would imagine in today's climate that the like of The Soprano's or Lost wouldn't be given much of a chance.  At least The Walking Dead hasn't been given the boot yet. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Armaghgeddon on June 08, 2012, 03:58:58 PM
New season of true blood starts soon - Oh f**k.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Gazzler on June 08, 2012, 04:13:53 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on June 08, 2012, 03:10:53 PM
Quote from: Gazzler on June 08, 2012, 01:51:56 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on June 08, 2012, 01:43:19 PM
Quote from: clarshack on June 08, 2012, 12:08:33 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on June 07, 2012, 04:29:13 PM
Watched the end of Alcatraz, got really good the past 3 or 4 episodes therefore annoyed and it's cancellation.

liked alcatraz too.

with the ending that was provided, it seemed like the writers were told at the last minute that it would be cancelled.

why do they keep cancelling decent shows like this after just 1 season?


It seems that shows now cannot have any kind of build up.  Alcatraz started slowly and obviously lost viewers, but as mentioned it picked up towards the end and its a shame it is over.  I liked Flash Forward too.  Your doll Jones in Alcatraz made it easier to watch every week too, Hurley really was wasted in the show though.  I was surprised to see Tommy Madsen stick the knife in her at the end, I thought that the last episode was showing us that everything about him was not what it seemed (the partner being corrupt etc).  They were starting to really link it to the fella who was released early from Alcatraz too which was looking like an interesting turn.  Found it a bit silly that Sam Neill was supposed to be 70+ though.
Good man way to ruin it for anyone still watching the show. ::)

You're welcome.
#idiot
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on June 11, 2012, 08:51:32 AM
Quote from: Gazzler on June 08, 2012, 04:13:53 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on June 08, 2012, 03:10:53 PM
Quote from: Gazzler on June 08, 2012, 01:51:56 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on June 08, 2012, 01:43:19 PM
Quote from: clarshack on June 08, 2012, 12:08:33 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on June 07, 2012, 04:29:13 PM
Watched the end of Alcatraz, got really good the past 3 or 4 episodes therefore annoyed and it's cancellation.

liked alcatraz too.

with the ending that was provided, it seemed like the writers were told at the last minute that it would be cancelled.

why do they keep cancelling decent shows like this after just 1 season?


It seems that shows now cannot have any kind of build up.  Alcatraz started slowly and obviously lost viewers, but as mentioned it picked up towards the end and its a shame it is over.  I liked Flash Forward too.  Your doll Jones in Alcatraz made it easier to watch every week too, Hurley really was wasted in the show though.  I was surprised to see Tommy Madsen stick the knife in her at the end, I thought that the last episode was showing us that everything about him was not what it seemed (the partner being corrupt etc).  They were starting to really link it to the fella who was released early from Alcatraz too which was looking like an interesting turn.  Found it a bit silly that Sam Neill was supposed to be 70+ though.
Good man way to ruin it for anyone still watching the show. ::)

You're welcome.
#idiot

You could have wrote it without feeling the need to stick a hashtag in there like nearly every other tube using an internet based device these days.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on June 11, 2012, 07:00:01 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on June 11, 2012, 08:51:32 AM
Quote from: Gazzler on June 08, 2012, 04:13:53 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on June 08, 2012, 03:10:53 PM
Quote from: Gazzler on June 08, 2012, 01:51:56 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on June 08, 2012, 01:43:19 PM
Quote from: clarshack on June 08, 2012, 12:08:33 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on June 07, 2012, 04:29:13 PM
Watched the end of Alcatraz, got really good the past 3 or 4 episodes therefore annoyed and it's cancellation.

liked alcatraz too.

with the ending that was provided, it seemed like the writers were told at the last minute that it would be cancelled.

why do they keep cancelling decent shows like this after just 1 season?


It seems that shows now cannot have any kind of build up.  Alcatraz started slowly and obviously lost viewers, but as mentioned it picked up towards the end and its a shame it is over.  I liked Flash Forward too.  Your doll Jones in Alcatraz made it easier to watch every week too, Hurley really was wasted in the show though.  I was surprised to see Tommy Madsen stick the knife in her at the end, I thought that the last episode was showing us that everything about him was not what it seemed (the partner being corrupt etc).  They were starting to really link it to the fella who was released early from Alcatraz too which was looking like an interesting turn.  Found it a bit silly that Sam Neill was supposed to be 70+ though.
Good man way to ruin it for anyone still watching the show. ::)

You're welcome.
#idiot

You could have wrote it without feeling the need to stick a hashtag in there like nearly every other tube using an internet based device these days.
Top spoiler alert nrico...
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on June 12, 2012, 08:40:46 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on June 11, 2012, 07:00:01 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on June 11, 2012, 08:51:32 AM
Quote from: Gazzler on June 08, 2012, 04:13:53 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on June 08, 2012, 03:10:53 PM
Quote from: Gazzler on June 08, 2012, 01:51:56 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on June 08, 2012, 01:43:19 PM
Quote from: clarshack on June 08, 2012, 12:08:33 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on June 07, 2012, 04:29:13 PM
Watched the end of Alcatraz, got really good the past 3 or 4 episodes therefore annoyed and it's cancellation.

liked alcatraz too.

with the ending that was provided, it seemed like the writers were told at the last minute that it would be cancelled.

why do they keep cancelling decent shows like this after just 1 season?


It seems that shows now cannot have any kind of build up.  Alcatraz started slowly and obviously lost viewers, but as mentioned it picked up towards the end and its a shame it is over.  I liked Flash Forward too.  Your doll Jones in Alcatraz made it easier to watch every week too, Hurley really was wasted in the show though.  I was surprised to see Tommy Madsen stick the knife in her at the end, I thought that the last episode was showing us that everything about him was not what it seemed (the partner being corrupt etc).  They were starting to really link it to the fella who was released early from Alcatraz too which was looking like an interesting turn.  Found it a bit silly that Sam Neill was supposed to be 70+ though.
Good man way to ruin it for anyone still watching the show. ::)

You're welcome.
#idiot

You could have wrote it without feeling the need to stick a hashtag in there like nearly every other tube using an internet based device these days.
Top spoiler alert nrico...

As if you were watching it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on June 12, 2012, 09:39:38 AM
The last 3 episodes of Touch were very good, it had been pretty average for a few episodes before those 3.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: el_cuervo_fc on June 12, 2012, 11:25:47 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on June 12, 2012, 09:39:38 AM
The last 3 episodes of Touch were very good, it had been pretty average for a few episodes before those 3.

I found myself getting bored with it.  The last few episodes definitely lifted it up a gear.

The oul series links are running low at the minute.  Game of Thrones over, The walking Dead, The American Office, True Blood, Boardwalk Empire

I have all of this series of Dexter to watch though, so that should keep me busy for a while.

Any new series starting up shortly?  Falling Skies isn't a bad series.  It should be starting soon
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on June 12, 2012, 11:38:27 AM
True Blood series-5 started in the US on Sunday night I believe.  I've downloaded the first episode but haven't seen it yet.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: magpie seanie on June 12, 2012, 11:53:55 AM
Quote from: Forever Green on June 08, 2012, 01:18:19 AM
Quote from: gallsman on June 07, 2012, 02:43:00 PM
Quote from: Forever Green on June 06, 2012, 06:28:25 PM
Friday Night Lights is a show and a half

Later seasons are very poor and cliché-ridden. First two were excellent though.

Hate that. Aye, I`ve really enjoyed the first series so far. Favourite character has to be the Riggins or maybe even Buddy Garritty  ;D

Don't watch much TV but love this. Am watching series 1 on Sky Atlantic.

Funny enough I can't stand the Buddy Garrity character. Hate people like that in real life and God knows you find them everywhere.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Gazzler on June 12, 2012, 12:25:15 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on June 12, 2012, 09:39:38 AM
The last 3 episodes of Touch were very good, it had been pretty average for a few episodes before those 3.

Why don't you tell us what happened,save us having to watch it ourselves...

#bellend
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on June 12, 2012, 01:35:09 PM
Quote from: el_cuervo_fc on June 12, 2012, 11:25:47 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on June 12, 2012, 09:39:38 AM
The last 3 episodes of Touch were very good, it had been pretty average for a few episodes before those 3.

I found myself getting bored with it.  The last few episodes definitely lifted it up a gear.

The oul series links are running low at the minute.  Game of Thrones over, The walking Dead, The American Office, True Blood, Boardwalk Empire

I have all of this series of Dexter to watch though, so that should keep me busy for a while.

Any new series starting up shortly?  Falling Skies isn't a bad series.  It should be starting soon

Watched the first season of Falling Skies, looking forward to Season 2.  Boardwalk Empire is the next target.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on June 12, 2012, 01:41:35 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on June 12, 2012, 01:35:09 PM
Quote from: el_cuervo_fc on June 12, 2012, 11:25:47 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on June 12, 2012, 09:39:38 AM
The last 3 episodes of Touch were very good, it had been pretty average for a few episodes before those 3.

I found myself getting bored with it.  The last few episodes definitely lifted it up a gear.

The oul series links are running low at the minute.  Game of Thrones over, The walking Dead, The American Office, True Blood, Boardwalk Empire

I have all of this series of Dexter to watch though, so that should keep me busy for a while.

Any new series starting up shortly?  Falling Skies isn't a bad series.  It should be starting soon

Watched the first season of Falling Skies, looking forward to Season 2.  Boardwalk Wmpire is the next target.

Just started watching a new series called Continuum,seems good so far.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1954347/
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on June 12, 2012, 01:45:27 PM
Quote from: Gazzler on June 12, 2012, 12:25:15 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on June 12, 2012, 09:39:38 AM
The last 3 episodes of Touch were very good, it had been pretty average for a few episodes before those 3.

Why don't you tell us what happened,save us having to watch it ourselves...

#bellend

Gary, you'd be better hiding your email address instead of wrecking the shit out of that wee hashtag key.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: el_cuervo_fc on June 12, 2012, 01:49:31 PM
Quote from: laoislad on June 12, 2012, 01:41:35 PM

Just started watching a new series called Continuum,seems good so far.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1954347/

Cheers for that. I must take a look for it later on.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggy90 on June 12, 2012, 02:03:14 PM
http://www.cultbox.co.uk/reviews/episodes/2339-braquo-series-1-episode-1-review


This really is excellent and the second series is showing on FX at the moment.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on June 12, 2012, 02:09:47 PM
Quote from: ziggy90 on June 12, 2012, 02:03:14 PM
http://www.cultbox.co.uk/reviews/episodes/2339-braquo-series-1-episode-1-review


This really is excellent and the second series is showing on FX at the moment.

It really is - watched s2e4 last night; will probably watch another tonight. 

And no Laoislad, it's not in English.  :P
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggy90 on June 12, 2012, 03:15:44 PM
I'm on ep7 series2 now BB, it's better it's getting. By fcuk you don't half have to concentrate though.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Canalman on June 13, 2012, 12:15:23 PM
I see the Danish series Borgen so highly rated by  some posters here is starting again tonight at 11pm on BBC 4.
Will UPC plus it anyway.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on July 08, 2012, 11:21:51 PM
Only recently starting watching The Walking Dead.
Saw first few episodes of Season 2 last week and liked it so have downloaded season 1 and watched most of it over weekend.
Very good show.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: clarshack on July 08, 2012, 11:51:38 PM
watching revenge on rte. very good show.

falling skies started off well on fx last week.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on July 09, 2012, 02:13:30 AM
Sorkin's new show The Newsroom starts on Sky Atlantic on Tuesday night. Have watched the first 2 and it's excellent so far. It has lot's of potential!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on July 09, 2012, 01:28:19 PM
Quote from: screenexile on July 09, 2012, 02:13:30 AM
Sorkin's new show The Newsroom starts on Sky Atlantic on Tuesday night. Have watched the first 2 and it's excellent so far. It has lot's of potential!!
Looking forward to this one. Will try to watch on tv rather than downloading the series as end up blasting through a series and then have nothing to watch!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: AFS on July 09, 2012, 06:24:36 PM
The Newsroom has potential if it tones things down a bit. There are only so many lectures in morality that you can cram into an episode without starting to piss people off.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on July 09, 2012, 06:54:37 PM
Quote from: AFS on July 09, 2012, 06:24:36 PM
The Newsroom has potential if it tones things down a bit. There are only so many lectures in morality that you can cram into an episode without starting to piss people off.
Hmmm if it is big on liberal brow-beating I might only see one episode!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: thewobbler on July 09, 2012, 08:57:53 PM
Just bought the Oz box set.

Love box sets.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggysego on July 09, 2012, 08:59:39 PM
Quote from: screenexile on July 09, 2012, 02:13:30 AM
Sorkin's new show The Newsroom starts on Sky Atlantic on Tuesday night. Have watched the first 2 and it's excellent so far. It has lot's of potential!!

I've heard a lot of a good reports about it. Must set the Sky+ for it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: DownFanatic on July 10, 2012, 01:06:32 AM
Quote from: thewobbler on July 09, 2012, 08:57:53 PM
Just bought the Oz box set.

Love box sets.

OZ is very underated. I thought it was immense.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Aristo 60 on July 10, 2012, 09:25:44 AM

The Wire = Greatest show of all time :)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Newbridge Exile on July 18, 2012, 12:40:53 PM
Line of duty on BBC2 is getting better each week, final scene of last nights episode will make me never look at a bench vice  and bolt cutters in the same light again , great performances from Neil Morrissey and Lennie James
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: 5 Sams on August 16, 2012, 10:45:56 PM
Peter Kay on Ch 4 tonight...top class
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on August 16, 2012, 10:49:44 PM
Newsroom has turned out a bit pants.

New series of wilfred started 2nite in bbc3, Top show.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on August 16, 2012, 10:51:16 PM
Anyone seen Person of Interest? Started the other night on 5.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: el_cuervo_fc on August 16, 2012, 10:57:33 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on August 16, 2012, 10:51:16 PM
Anyone seen Person of Interest? Started the other night on 5.

I watched it last night. It wasn't too bad, probably done enough to keep me watching for a few more episodes
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Minder on August 16, 2012, 10:58:51 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on August 16, 2012, 10:49:44 PM
Newsroom has turned out a bit pants.

New series of wilfred started 2nite in bbc3, Top show.

Yeah I am ready to pull the pin on it
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on August 16, 2012, 11:03:59 PM
Quote from: el_cuervo_fc on August 16, 2012, 10:57:33 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on August 16, 2012, 10:51:16 PM
Anyone seen Person of Interest? Started the other night on 5.

I watched it last night. It wasn't too bad, probably done enough to keep me watching for a few more episodes
The missus said the same. Will have to catch up.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: DuffleKing on August 16, 2012, 11:08:45 PM
Quote from: Minder on August 16, 2012, 10:58:51 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on August 16, 2012, 10:49:44 PM
Newsroom has turned out a bit pants.

New series of wilfred started 2nite in bbc3, Top show.

Yeah I am ready to pull the pin on it

Agreed. Yer woman the producer is doing my head in with her overacting. Where did the big reviews from the states come from? is there something ahead?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: AFS on August 16, 2012, 11:16:17 PM
Watched the first three episodes of Person of Interest. Thought it was very ordinary stuff, especially considering some of the names associated with it. Don't think I'll bother with the rest.

Still watching The Newsroom. Has its moments, but it's not anything special.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Hardy on August 17, 2012, 01:27:00 AM
I've watched the first three series of Breaking Bad over the last few weeks and I'm astounded by how good it is. I can't think of any drama, not even the Sopranos, that's ever made me react, as this did after more than one episode, like you do after seeing something amazing in sport like Bolt, or Bob Beamon's incredible jump, or Ali-Frazier, where you sit up straight when it's over and just go "WOW!"
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on August 17, 2012, 09:36:08 AM
Quote from: DuffleKing on August 16, 2012, 11:08:45 PM
Quote from: Minder on August 16, 2012, 10:58:51 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on August 16, 2012, 10:49:44 PM
Newsroom has turned out a bit pants.

New series of wilfred started 2nite in bbc3, Top show.

Yeah I am ready to pull the pin on it

Agreed. Yer woman the producer is doing my head in with her overacting. Where did the big reviews from the states come from? is there something ahead?

It is very annoying from what I can see. Don't get me wrong it's slick and there is good acting and great dialogue but the premise grates with me.

Sorkin is basically going back a couple of years and bitch slapping the T Party, Fox News, The Koch Brothers, Rush Limbaugh, Michelle Bachmann and basically using hindsight to score cheap points against them.

I find it entertaining though but not in the same league as West Wing or Sports Night.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: J OGorman on August 17, 2012, 10:06:52 AM
Quote from: Hardy on August 17, 2012, 01:27:00 AM
I've watched the first three series of Breaking Bad over the last few weeks and I'm astounded by how good it is. I can't think of any drama, not even the Sopranos, that's ever made me react, as this did after more than one episode, like you do after seeing something amazing in sport like Bolt, or Bob Beamon's incredible jump, or Ali-Frazier, where you sit up straight when it's over and just go "WOW!"

absolutely brilliant show. Into series 5, you've got some great viewing ahead of you Hardy

Half-way through the 2nd series of Deadwood, loving it. Lovejoy is some operator!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on August 17, 2012, 10:08:48 AM
Quote from: J OGorman on August 17, 2012, 10:06:52 AM
Quote from: Hardy on August 17, 2012, 01:27:00 AM
I've watched the first three series of Breaking Bad over the last few weeks and I'm astounded by how good it is. I can't think of any drama, not even the Sopranos, that's ever made me react, as this did after more than one episode, like you do after seeing something amazing in sport like Bolt, or Bob Beamon's incredible jump, or Ali-Frazier, where you sit up straight when it's over and just go "WOW!"

absolutely brilliant show. Into series 5, you've got some great viewing ahead of you Hardy

Half-way through the 2nd series of Deadwood, loving it. Lovejoy is some operator!

There's a third series of Deadwood too - great stuff.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: thewobbler on August 18, 2012, 07:22:58 AM
Hardy the best thing I can tell you is that series 4 of Breaking Bad is better again, a string contender for greatest season of all time.


Re Person of Interest, I turned the premiere off after 40 minitess. Contrived, overblown, poorly written, badly acted nonsense. I don't always like to use my brain when watching TV, but this requires brain removal.


I'm struggling with Oz, though the Olympics got in the way. Will renew interest this week.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ballinaman on August 18, 2012, 07:33:45 AM
Anyone watching season 5 of Breaking Bad.....the episode from last weekend, number 5 of the series...jeeze, unbelievable.

Enjoyed "Boss" too, 8 episodes so handy to get through. Looking forward to season 2.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Ulick on August 18, 2012, 09:57:13 AM
Am up to season 5 of Breading Bad as well. Thought it was a bit of slow-burner compared to season 4 till I watched episode 5 last night. Wow. Hate being left on those cliff-hangers so try to save up a few episodes before watching.

Also watching Weeds at the moment. It's very good as well. Not quite as dark as Breaking Bad and the Sopranos and with a lot more humour. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bloodybreakball on August 28, 2012, 12:06:01 AM
ep 5 is Dead Freight isnt it where they have to source their own materials for the meth.
unbelievable episode, 10-15mins of complete tension and i had to watch the end five times, and laughed at how good it was.
breaking bad is very very good overall, but i dont think i can ever put anything near the wire because the wire is like a novel, slow but REAL payoff!!!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Dinny Breen on August 28, 2012, 10:29:22 AM
Quote from: bloodybreakball on August 28, 2012, 12:06:01 AM
ep 5 is Dead Freight isnt it where they have to source their own materials for the meth.
unbelievable episode, 10-15mins of complete tension and i had to watch the end five times, and laughed at how good it was.
breaking bad is very very good overall, but i dont think i can ever put anything near the wire because the wire is like a novel, slow but REAL payoff!!!!

I don't know, I would be a Wire disciple but Breaking Bad (I'm on series 3) is starting to run it close, the episode 'One Minute' with Hank and the two Mexician brothers and the colour purple throughout was just fantastic, the last 10 minutes was mind blowing, heart pounding stuff brilliant TV.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: cornerback on August 28, 2012, 10:43:06 AM
Anyone see A Touch of Cloth?  I missed the first eposide & only caught about half of last nights eposide.  Think they are showing both eposides on Sky2 tonight at 9pm...

Its a detective spoof show written by Charlie Brooker.  From what I managed to catch last night there are some very funny scenes & keep a close eye out for the background gags.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bloodybreakball on September 07, 2012, 07:27:16 PM
aye dinny, theres a good few more moments like that, them two brothers are great characters, really good. has gustav fring came into it yet. he's a brilliant character
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Puckoon on September 07, 2012, 07:40:25 PM
Quote from: laoislad on September 07, 2012, 07:03:21 PM
New show starting on RTE tonight called Hell on Wheels with Colm Meaney.
Looks good.

Hell on Wheels is an American Western television series created and produced by Joe and Tony Gayton. Set in 1865, the series centers on the settlement that accompanied the construction of the first transcontinental railroad, referred to as "Hell on Wheels" by the company men, surveyors, support workers, laborers, prostitutes, mercenaries and others who make the mobile encampment their home. It stars Anson Mount as Cullen Bohannon, a former Confederate soldier who works as a foreman on the railroad as he tries to track down the Union soldiers who murdered his wife and young son.

I actually just came on here to post about this. Finished season one and working my way through season two. It's a little like deadwood - deadwood light. Not as graphic, but I am really into it now. Meany is good in it as is Anson Mount and there's a few other memorable characters.

Id recommend watching it for sure.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Harold Disgracey on September 08, 2012, 12:59:01 PM
The Thick of it back tonight. I can't wait.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Minder on September 08, 2012, 01:05:45 PM
Quote from: Harold Disgracey on September 08, 2012, 12:59:01 PM
The Thick of it back tonight. I can't wait.

Yeah should be good, it's a great show.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Syferus on September 12, 2012, 12:19:53 AM
Been working my way through Dexter and Breaking Bad and slow-burning the first season of the Sopranos and the fifth season of Mad Men. All excellent in their own ways.

Mad Men wants to batter you over the head with its brilliance (the.. drip-drip episode this season almost becoming too obvious, yet still somehow maddeningly satisfying) while Breaking Bad grabs you by drawing you into a very naturalistic world where its greatness is almost always under-stated. Mad Men would still probably be my favourite show of all, but the more.

Didn't like how tidy they made the ending of season 2 of Dexter, but for the most part it's a fantastic mixture of character study, police procedural and.. well, serial killer-ing. Alot of the characters besides Dexter feel a little like furniture to fill out the set, if not for integer Dexter offers them most would be at home in a show like NCIS or Criminal Minds. His sister tending to cross the line into annoying the most, yet she's also the most capable of swing the other way. Michael C. Hall's performance remains absolutely exceptional throughout. The most 'fun' of the lot.

The Sopranos is another wonderfully grey show and one that's aged very well. Perhaps my biggest problem is entirely minor - so many of the characters are movie buffs and it makes them sound like mouth-pieces for the writers at times, though part of the reason is to show the mob eating its own tail by lapping up gangster movies, something that's rife in real-life. Tony's mother steals every scene she's in.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on September 12, 2012, 11:25:01 AM
Quote from: Syferus on September 12, 2012, 12:19:53 AM
Been working my way through Dexter and Breaking Bad and slow-burning the first season of the Sopranos and the fifth season of Mad Men. All excellent in their own ways.

Mad Men wants to batter you over the head with its brilliance (the.. drip-drip episode this season almost becoming too obvious, yet still somehow maddeningly satisfying) while Breaking Bad grabs you by drawing you into a very naturalistic world where its greatness is almost always under-stated. Mad Men would still probably be my favourite show of all, but the more.

Didn't like how tidy they made the ending of season 2 of Dexter, but for the most part it's a fantastic mixture of character study, police procedural and.. well, serial killer-ing. Alot of the characters besides Dexter feel a little like furniture to fill out the set, if not for integer Dexter offers them most would be at home in a show like NCIS or Criminal Minds. His sister tending to cross the line into annoying the most, yet she's also the most capable of swing the other way. Michael C. Hall's performance remains absolutely exceptional throughout. The most 'fun' of the lot.

The Sopranos is another wonderfully grey show and one that's aged very well. Perhaps my biggest problem is entirely minor - so many of the characters are movie buffs and it makes them sound like mouth-pieces for the writers at times, though part of the reason is to show the mob eating its own tail by lapping up gangster movies, something that's rife in real-life. Tony's mother steals every scene she's in.

I would stay with Dexter if you can. Season 4 is probably the best series of a TV Show I've seen. John Lithgow's performance is just birlliant and the best performance I've seen from any of these shows.

I'm halfway through the first series of Breaking Bad and it's not going so well. I know there is much better to come but at the minute it's not holding my attention too well!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: LeoMc on September 12, 2012, 11:37:16 AM
Quote from: Minder on September 08, 2012, 01:05:45 PM
Quote from: Harold Disgracey on September 08, 2012, 12:59:01 PM
The Thick of it back tonight. I can't wait.


Yeah should be good, it's a great show.


Only got round to watching it last night, took a while to figure out the split in the coalition but I think that should add a whole new dimension.
I see from next weeks trailer that Tucker is back. It should be good to see how he reacts to being in opposition.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Aristo 60 on September 12, 2012, 11:38:18 AM
The Wire - Season One
The Wire - Season Two
The Wire - Season Three
The Wire - Season Four
The Wire - Season Five

Best DVD set ever.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Canalman on September 12, 2012, 12:50:40 PM
Finished series two of Breaking Bad some weeks ago and waiting on the boxset for S3. S2 not as good as S1 imvho but can see that it is setting up the scene very nicely for the next few series.

Spiral season 1 is average enough, nothing to write home about.

Have Braquo (sic) at home and am saving it for winter viewing.

Watched some episodes of Wilfred recently and just didn't get into it.

Really haven't seen any tv series that have matched Dexter Seasons 1 to 5.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: theskull1 on September 12, 2012, 12:57:44 PM
Got a dvd of Modern Family from a work colleague. Said it was a great show. Watched 15 minutes of episode 1 and had to switch it off. Should I stick with it?

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tbrick18 on September 12, 2012, 01:02:56 PM
Breaking Bad is one of the best shows ever.
I'm currently on Season 5....and it gets darker by the episode.

I've seen the first 2 seasons of The Wire and keep meaning to get back to it as I thought they were great too.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: el_cuervo_fc on September 12, 2012, 01:49:04 PM
Quote from: theskull1 on September 12, 2012, 12:57:44 PM
Got a dvd of Modern Family from a work colleague. Said it was a great show. Watched 15 minutes of episode 1 and had to switch it off. Should I stick with it?

I think it's a great wee show
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on September 20, 2012, 09:08:25 PM
I see Good cop has been axed tonight, rightly so considering whats happened lately
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on September 21, 2012, 02:42:31 PM
Anybody watched Moone Boy? I think it's great. Good light hearted bit of craic. I'm looking forward to tonights episode as well.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Syferus on September 21, 2012, 02:52:20 PM
Quote from: screenexile on September 21, 2012, 02:42:31 PM
Anybody watched Moone Boy? I think it's great. Good light hearted bit of craic. I'm looking forward to tonights episode as well.

The Rosies are very multi-talented, aren't they?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: J OGorman on September 21, 2012, 02:57:43 PM
Quote from: tbrick18 on September 12, 2012, 01:02:56 PM
Breaking Bad is one of the best shows ever.
I'm currently on Season 5....and it gets darker by the episode.

I've seen the first 2 seasons of The Wire and keep meaning to get back to it as I thought they were great too.

Breaking Bad really is a quare show. Did you hear they are holding the 2nd half of Season 5, ie episodes 9 - 16 until next summer? Strange aul decision

Canalman, was gonna give Spiral a whirl as its now on BT Vision demand. Not worth it?

The Walking Dead starts again mid October. Season 2 was so so. The ending though looks promising for the third series

Finally got 'round to watching Deadwood. Fcuk me, some show. Lovejoy is incredible in it. Pity they didnt make anymore

3/4 way through The Event. Decent enough watch.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gerrykeegan on September 21, 2012, 03:03:39 PM
Quote from: screenexile on September 21, 2012, 02:42:31 PM
Anybody watched Moone Boy? I think it's great. Good light hearted bit of craic. I'm looking forward to tonights episode as well.

Watched it last night on Sky anytime, I had had a few pints and thought it was funny, looking forward to it tonight. Love the theme music.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on September 21, 2012, 03:07:13 PM
I like Spiral - it's very French, and thus exasperating at times, but I have to say I've very much enjoyed all three series so far.  Not as brutal (physically or psychologically) as Braquo, and probably the better for it.  The fourth series is currently underway in France - am looking forward to it.

Moone Boy: Any series with 'Where's me jumper' as its theme music will get my vote.  And it's funny. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: upmonaghansayswe on September 21, 2012, 03:24:17 PM
Quote from: screenexile on September 21, 2012, 02:42:31 PM
Anybody watched Moone Boy? I think it's great. Good light hearted bit of craic. I'm looking forward to tonights episode as well.

Saw the tail end of the first one last night and thought it was decent.. So watched the second one.. Well it was woeful.. It was like something straight from Killinaskully.. Ill give it another go next week.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Syferus on September 21, 2012, 03:58:53 PM
Quote from: laoislad on September 21, 2012, 03:24:33 PM
Quote from: gerrykeegan on September 21, 2012, 03:03:39 PM
Quote from: screenexile on September 21, 2012, 02:42:31 PM
Anybody watched Moone Boy? I think it's great. Good light hearted bit of craic. I'm looking forward to tonights episode as well.

Watched it last night on Sky anytime, I had had a few pints and thought it was funny, looking forward to it tonight. Love the theme music.

Your mans accent annoys me.
Is this how everyone from Roscommon talks?

When the most famous Laois man is Liam O'Neill ye're not ones to talk >:(
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Megaman on September 21, 2012, 04:23:18 PM
Quote from: screenexile on September 21, 2012, 02:42:31 PM
Anybody watched Moone Boy? I think it's great. Good light hearted bit of craic. I'm looking forward to tonights episode as well.

Just about got through the first episode,  turned it off after 10 mins of the second.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ross4life on September 21, 2012, 05:15:12 PM
Quote from: Megaman on September 21, 2012, 04:23:18 PM
Quote from: screenexile on September 21, 2012, 02:42:31 PM
Anybody watched Moone Boy? I think it's great. Good light hearted bit of craic. I'm looking forward to tonights episode as well.

Just about got through the first episode,  turned it off after 10 mins of the second.

Haven't seen it yet but have been told the 2nd episode is better than the 1st? & they are already filming the 2nd series in Boyle next week so they must be onto a winner.

In reply to O'Dowd's accent it's certainly strange & his accent has changed from the IT Crowd anyways fair fcuks to him he's come along way from his goalkeeping days with Roscommon minors.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Canalman on September 21, 2012, 10:29:47 PM
Quote from: J OGorman on September 21, 2012, 02:57:43 PM
Quote from: tbrick18 on September 12, 2012, 01:02:56 PM
Breaking Bad is one of the best shows ever.
I'm currently on Season 5....and it gets darker by the episode.

I've seen the first 2 seasons of The Wire and keep meaning to get back to it as I thought they were great too.

Breaking Bad really is a quare show. Did you hear they are holding the 2nd half of Season 5, ie episodes 9 - 16 until next summer? Strange aul decision

Canalman, was gonna give Spiral a whirl as its now on BT Vision demand. Not worth it?

The Walking Dead starts again mid October. Season 2 was so so. The ending though looks promising for the third series

Finally got 'round to watching Deadwood. Fcuk me, some show. Lovejoy is incredible in it. Pity they didnt make anymore

3/4 way through The Event. Decent enough watch.

JOG, Would give Spiral a go alright.
The reason I found it so so is that it is imho anyway a bit "old fashioned" as a crime show and not like the new breed of tv shows where all the main characters are antiheroes and fleshed out over a long period of time and their families etc are part of the show. Spiral isn't that although very watchable. Main characters were imho again a tad wooden.

Proof of the pudding etc but I have started season 2 on UPC plus only last week.

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on September 28, 2012, 11:56:52 PM
Boardwalk tamara night.
Homeland on Tuesday night.
Masterchef Ireland Thursday night.

October shaping up alright.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: LeoMc on September 29, 2012, 09:01:56 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on September 28, 2012, 11:56:52 PM
Boardwalk tamara night.
Homeland on Tuesday night.
Masterchef Ireland Thursday night.

October shaping up alright.
Is that RTE2 or C4 for Homeland?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: LeoMc on September 29, 2012, 09:03:33 PM
Anybody see Cuckoo the other night, not side splitting but promising enough.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on September 30, 2012, 07:13:38 PM
The Thick of It is just pure class, I've watched every episode of this series 2 or 3 times, superb.  Suppose a UK political interest may be of help thou.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on September 30, 2012, 07:41:46 PM
Quote from: LeoMc on September 29, 2012, 09:01:56 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on September 28, 2012, 11:56:52 PM
Boardwalk tamara night.
Homeland on Tuesday night.
Masterchef Ireland Thursday night.

October shaping up alright.
Is that RTE2 or C4 for Homeland?
RTE2 will be first with it I think.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Minder on September 30, 2012, 07:47:36 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on September 30, 2012, 07:13:38 PM
The Thick of It is just pure class, I've watched every episode of this series 2 or 3 times, superb.  Suppose a UK political interest may be of help thou.

Aye I am a big fan too, your man who is the "blue sky" thinker, Stewart Pearson, is funny, you just know there are c***ts like that in government.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Newbridge Exile on September 30, 2012, 09:30:06 PM
Person of interest on Tuesdays at 9 on  channell 5 worth a watch
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Don Johnson on October 01, 2012, 03:11:15 PM
This new fella Gyp Rosetti is good in Boardwalk, he has a real menacing presence anytime he is on screen.

My guilty pleasure also started back: Sons Of Anarchy, three episodes in and as usual there are some obvious plot holes but it is easy viewing and passes the time.

Will have to get Homeland downloaded tonight, been really looking forward to its return.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Hound on October 01, 2012, 03:32:06 PM
I just started watching The Wire over the last couple of months. Really enjoyed it, and just finished Series 3.
But disappointed they've killed off one of my fav characters at the end of Series 3. I'd imagine he'll be missed.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: LeoMc on October 01, 2012, 03:52:47 PM
Quote from: Minder on September 30, 2012, 07:47:36 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on September 30, 2012, 07:13:38 PM
The Thick of It is just pure class, I've watched every episode of this series 2 or 3 times, superb.  Suppose a UK political interest may be of help thou.

Aye I am a big fan too, your man who is the "blue sky" thinker, Stewart Pearson, is funny, you just know there are c***ts like that in government.

I like the format of this new series with the alternating Coalition / Opposition story lines. Stewarts style makes a nice contrast with Malcolm.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: LeoMc on October 01, 2012, 03:53:54 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on September 30, 2012, 07:41:46 PM
Quote from: LeoMc on September 29, 2012, 09:01:56 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on September 28, 2012, 11:56:52 PM
Boardwalk tamara night.
Homeland on Tuesday night.
Masterchef Ireland Thursday night.

October shaping up alright.
Is that RTE2 or C4 for Homeland?
RTE2 will be first with it I think.

Probably be blocked by NTL.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: The Worker on October 01, 2012, 07:27:46 PM
Anyone know where I can stream season 5 of breaking bad online?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gerry on October 01, 2012, 10:20:59 PM
Quote from: LeoMc on September 29, 2012, 09:01:56 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on September 28, 2012, 11:56:52 PM
Boardwalk tamara night.
Homeland on Tuesday night.
Masterchef Ireland Thursday night.

October shaping up alright.
Is that RTE2 or C4 for Homeland?

i hope the rest of season 2 of homeland is better than the first episode
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on October 01, 2012, 10:56:06 PM
Quote from: LeoMc on October 01, 2012, 03:52:47 PM
Quote from: Minder on September 30, 2012, 07:47:36 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on September 30, 2012, 07:13:38 PM
The Thick of It is just pure class, I've watched every episode of this series 2 or 3 times, superb.  Suppose a UK political interest may be of help thou.

Aye I am a big fan too, your man who is the "blue sky" thinker, Stewart Pearson, is funny, you just know there are c***ts like that in government.

I like the format of this new series with the alternating Coalition / Opposition story lines. Stewart style makes a nice contrast with Malcolm.

Malcolm tucker has to be one of the great comedy characters. I've watched Veep and it doesn't hold a candle to The Thick of It.

"Hey, you two . . . make like a tree and go f**k yourselves!!"
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Armaghgeddon on October 02, 2012, 12:44:28 AM
The plot of homeland is good, nothing fantastic. Found the twists rather annoying and pointless.

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on October 02, 2012, 10:44:56 AM
Apparently Sopranos is starting from S1 E1 this Wednesday night again on Atlantic.

Missed the first few seasons of Boardwalk Empire so bought season 1 the other day to give it a go.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Armaghgeddon on October 02, 2012, 01:05:22 PM
Quote from: The Worker on October 01, 2012, 07:27:46 PM
Anyone know where I can stream season 5 of breaking bad online?
www.watchseries.eu is a very good streaming site.                                                            For supernatural fans, the new season starts on 8th october in america, and can be found on that website.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ballinaman on October 02, 2012, 01:13:25 PM
Quote from: Armaghgeddon on October 02, 2012, 01:05:22 PM
Quote from: The Worker on October 01, 2012, 07:27:46 PM
Anyone know where I can stream season 5 of breaking bad online?
www.watchseries.eu is a very good streaming site.                                                            For supernatural fans, the new season starts on 8th october in america, and can be found on that website.
Thought the 2nd half of season 5 wasn't been shown until summer 2013?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Croí na hÉireann on October 02, 2012, 07:44:47 PM
Quote from: Hound on October 01, 2012, 03:32:06 PM
I just started watching The Wire over the last couple of months. Really enjoyed it, and just finished Series 3.
But disappointed they've killed off one of my fav characters at the end of Series 3. I'd imagine he'll be missed.

Remember thinking the same but he isn't really. You've got the best two seasons ahead of you IMO.

Looking forward to season 2 of Homeland starting tonight.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Bingo on October 03, 2012, 12:50:48 PM
Good to see Homeland back on the TV last night. Its a cracking show and it was straight into action with plenty happening.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Hereiam on October 03, 2012, 04:12:15 PM
No boobs were shown in homeland last nite.....i was disappointed
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on October 04, 2012, 09:00:59 AM
Watched the first episode of Forbrydelsen (The Killing) III last night - looks pretty good, loads of tension as usual. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Canalman on October 04, 2012, 10:15:28 AM
Eventually finished Season 2 of Breaking Bad and delighted with the ending which I think will really allow the main character to expand his wings. The lawyer in it is some character.
Got my hands on the Boxset Prisoners of War set in Israel and will start it tonight so I can sniff and harrumph away  at anyone posting on Homeland. Anyone seen it ????

Winter is real boxset time.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Minder on October 04, 2012, 06:39:59 PM
Anyone found a decent torrent for Homeland 2 ?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: J OGorman on October 04, 2012, 06:49:52 PM
Quote from: Minder on October 04, 2012, 06:39:59 PM
Anyone found a decent torrent for Homeland 2 ?

Aye, kick ass ,kat.ph . Search homeland and download from EVOLVE
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Minder on October 04, 2012, 06:51:33 PM
Quote from: J OGorman on October 04, 2012, 06:49:52 PM
Quote from: Minder on October 04, 2012, 06:39:59 PM
Anyone found a decent torrent for Homeland 2 ?

Aye, kick ass ,kat.ph . Search homeland and download from EVOLVE

Good man yourself.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Minder on October 04, 2012, 06:54:11 PM
Quote from: J OGorman on October 04, 2012, 06:49:52 PM
Quote from: Minder on October 04, 2012, 06:39:59 PM
Anyone found a decent torrent for Homeland 2 ?

Aye, kick ass ,kat.ph . Search homeland and download from EVOLVE

Does Evolve only have episode 1 ?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Minder on October 04, 2012, 07:20:29 PM
Quote from: Take Your Points on October 04, 2012, 07:06:18 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on October 04, 2012, 09:00:59 AM
Watched the first episode of Forbrydelsen (The Killing) III last night - looks pretty good, loads of tension as usual.

Is it on TV already?

November
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: J OGorman on October 04, 2012, 07:20:50 PM
Quote from: Minder on October 04, 2012, 06:39:59 PM
Anyone found a decent torrent for Homeland 2 ?

Aye, kick ass ,kat.ph . Search homeland and download from EVOLVE
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Minder on October 04, 2012, 07:21:30 PM
Quote from: laoislad on October 04, 2012, 07:11:23 PM
Quote from: Minder on October 04, 2012, 06:54:11 PM
Quote from: J OGorman on October 04, 2012, 06:49:52 PM
Quote from: Minder on October 04, 2012, 06:39:59 PM
Anyone found a decent torrent for Homeland 2 ?

Aye, kick ass ,kat.ph . Search homeland and download from EVOLVE

Does Evolve only have episode 1 ?

Has episode 2 aired yet?

Heres another good torrent of it http://thepiratebay.se/torrent/7690435/Homeland_S02E01_HDTV_XviD-MGD[ettv]

No, episode 1 was on the other night on Rte but I want to download the whole second series.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: J OGorman on October 04, 2012, 07:28:22 PM
Quote from: Minder on October 04, 2012, 06:54:11 PM
Quote from: J OGorman on October 04, 2012, 06:49:52 PM
Quote from: Minder on October 04, 2012, 06:39:59 PM
Anyone found a decent torrent for Homeland 2 ?

Aye, kick ass ,kat.ph . Search homeland and download from EVOLVE

Does Evolve only have episode 1 ?

Double post!

Would say one only. Will be up sharpish after it airs in americky
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Minder on October 04, 2012, 07:32:59 PM
Quote from: laoislad on October 04, 2012, 07:23:53 PM
Quote from: Minder on October 04, 2012, 07:21:30 PM
Quote from: laoislad on October 04, 2012, 07:11:23 PM
Quote from: Minder on October 04, 2012, 06:54:11 PM
Quote from: J OGorman on October 04, 2012, 06:49:52 PM
Quote from: Minder on October 04, 2012, 06:39:59 PM
Anyone found a decent torrent for Homeland 2 ?

Aye, kick ass ,kat.ph . Search homeland and download from EVOLVE

Does Evolve only have episode 1 ?

Has episode 2 aired yet?

Heres another good torrent of it http://thepiratebay.se/torrent/7690435/Homeland_S02E01_HDTV_XviD-MGD[ettv]

No, episode 1 was on the other night on Rte but I want to download the whole second series.

But season 2 hasn't even gone to air in America yet apart from episode 1.

Has it not? I downloaded the heap last year long before it was finished here on tv, they must have been behind the USA last year though.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Puckoon on October 04, 2012, 07:46:25 PM
How come no one talks about Downton Abbey in here?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on October 04, 2012, 08:21:39 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on October 04, 2012, 07:46:25 PM
How come no one talks about Downton Abbey in here?
The majority of the board are men.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Kimbap on October 04, 2012, 09:09:19 PM
Quote from: Minder on October 04, 2012, 07:32:59 PM
Quote from: laoislad on October 04, 2012, 07:23:53 PM
Quote from: Minder on October 04, 2012, 07:21:30 PM
Quote from: laoislad on October 04, 2012, 07:11:23 PM
Quote from: Minder on October 04, 2012, 06:54:11 PM
Quote from: J OGorman on October 04, 2012, 06:49:52 PM
Quote from: Minder on October 04, 2012, 06:39:59 PM
Anyone found a decent torrent for Homeland 2 ?

Aye, kick ass ,kat.ph . Search homeland and download from EVOLVE

Does Evolve only have episode 1 ?

Has episode 2 aired yet?

Heres another good torrent of it http://thepiratebay.se/torrent/7690435/Homeland_S02E01_HDTV_XviD-MGD[ettv]

No, episode 1 was on the other night on Rte but I want to download the whole second series.

But season 2 hasn't even gone to air in America yet apart from episode 1.

Has it not? I downloaded the heap last year long before it was finished here on tv, they must have been behind the USA last year though.

RTE only two days behind the States on Homeland season 2.Only the first episode has aired in the States.Episodes will be available for download from monday mornings in Ireland.

New first few episodes of Boardwalk Empire,Sons Of Anarchy and the first Episode of Dexter season 7 are all available now.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on October 04, 2012, 09:32:35 PM
Quote from: Minder on October 04, 2012, 07:32:59 PM
Quote from: laoislad on October 04, 2012, 07:23:53 PM
Quote from: Minder on October 04, 2012, 07:21:30 PM
Quote from: laoislad on October 04, 2012, 07:11:23 PM
Quote from: Minder on October 04, 2012, 06:54:11 PM
Quote from: J OGorman on October 04, 2012, 06:49:52 PM
Quote from: Minder on October 04, 2012, 06:39:59 PM
Anyone found a decent torrent for Homeland 2 ?

Aye, kick ass ,kat.ph . Search homeland and download from EVOLVE

Does Evolve only have episode 1 ?

Has episode 2 aired yet?

Heres another good torrent of it http://thepiratebay.se/torrent/7690435/Homeland_S02E01_HDTV_XviD-MGD[ettv]

No, episode 1 was on the other night on Rte but I want to download the whole second series.

But season 2 hasn't even gone to air in America yet apart from episode 1.

Has it not? I downloaded the heap last year long before it was finished here on tv, they must have been behind the USA last year though.
They were months and months behind the original release dates in US last year. Suppose UK and Irish broadcasters need to wait to see if the first series has legs before they pay for rights. Homeland obviously did well so RTE etc. were able to lump on early for series 2.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on October 06, 2012, 12:00:35 AM
Quote from: laoislad on October 05, 2012, 11:58:00 PM
Diners Drive-ins and Dives.

I'd love to do a trip around America going to all the restaurants in this show.
You'd be about 20 stone.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: thewobbler on October 09, 2012, 09:59:46 PM
Episode 2 of Homeland tonight was sublime.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: 5 Sams on October 09, 2012, 10:07:22 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on October 09, 2012, 09:59:46 PM
Episode 2 of Homeland tonight was sublime.
Next on my list. I'm a late adopter. Finishing off West Wing...(I know I know!!!)....working my way through Breaking Bad. Big problem is Sopranos being repeated on Sky Atlantic...saw it all before but I WILL watch it again.....that'll throw a spanner in the works.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: el_cuervo_fc on October 10, 2012, 06:25:41 AM
http://www.geektown.co.uk/uk-air-dates/

The next few months have some great shows returning:

The office
The Walking Dead
Peep Show
American Horror Story: Asylum
The Big Bang Theory

I watched the new episode of Red Dearf the other day. It was more of the usual but I must be growing up. It doesn't hold the same appeal as it used to.

I though Homeland was great last night. A bit more pacey at times. The bit with the text message done my head in though.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: LeoMc on October 10, 2012, 08:37:54 AM
Quote from: thewobbler on October 09, 2012, 09:59:46 PM
Episode 2 of Homeland tonight was sublime.

Hard to see how it can be strung out now with that at the end unless it is going a very different direction.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Bingo on October 10, 2012, 02:09:19 PM
Homeland was cracking alright, big storyline to have so early in the season run. Interesting to see where they take it.

Re the phone in the room, not sure they could have played it any other way. In their defence it was a very tense moment and I'm sure everyone would have been focused on the screen rather than what Brody was doing.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Bingo on October 10, 2012, 02:41:33 PM
Quote from: laoislad on October 10, 2012, 02:13:50 PM
Maybe ye could stop talking about what happened in Homeland...
Some of us haven't seen that episode yet!!

In fairness, if you can make out what was happening from the comments so far, you don't need to watch it, you're a genius  :)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Don Johnson on October 10, 2012, 03:39:26 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on October 09, 2012, 09:59:46 PM
Episode 2 of Homeland tonight was sublime.

It was excellent wasn't it? Fair play to them, over one series and two episodes they have packed as much in as some shows would string out over five series. Last night's episode could well have been the season finale for any other show leaving you hanging for a year.

Episode 4 of Boardwalk was a good one too. Gyp Rosetti is a brilliant character, though the scenes with Al Capone stole the show. Stephen Graham is some actor alright.

Tuesday nights now my catch up night. Brilliant stuff.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: LeoMc on October 10, 2012, 03:58:17 PM
Quote from: Don Johnson on October 10, 2012, 03:39:26 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on October 09, 2012, 09:59:46 PM
Episode 2 of Homeland tonight was sublime.

It was excellent wasn't it? Fair play to them, over one series and two episodes they have packed as much in as some shows would string out over five series. Last night's episode could well have been the season finale for any other show leaving you hanging for a year.

Episode 4 of Boardwalk was a good one too. Gyp Rosetti is a brilliant character, though the scenes with Al Capone stole the show. Stephen Graham is some actor alright.

Tuesday nights now my catch up night. Brilliant stuff.

Now you are just teasing Laoislad! :D
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Canalman on October 10, 2012, 04:28:33 PM
Agree about Stephen Graham. He gave some performance in This is England.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggy90 on October 10, 2012, 10:03:36 PM
Don't be spoiling Boardwalk for those of us who have only seen two episodes. I thought the Sopranos would never be beaten for must watch TV but Boardwalk is really beginning to look as if it just might. Btw anyone here watching the second series of Romanzo Criminale? I didn't realise it had started and would like a synopsis of it so far, or if anyone knows how to watch the previous episodes I'd appreciate their advice.

Totally agree about Stephen Graham.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on October 11, 2012, 09:52:14 AM
Quote from: ziggy90 on October 10, 2012, 10:03:36 PM
Don't be spoiling Boardwalk for those of us who have only seen two episodes. I thought the Sopranos would never be beaten for must watch TV but Boardwalk is really beginning to look as if it just might. Btw anyone here watching the second series of Romanzo Criminale? I didn't realise it had started and would like a synopsis of it so far, or if anyone knows how to watch the previous episodes I'd appreciate their advice.

Totally agree about Stephen Graham.

Just watched episodes 9 and 10 of Season 1 last night.  Really good so far, but a bit early to be comparing it to the Soprano's.  The production of the show is unreal and adds something else though.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggy90 on October 11, 2012, 05:03:00 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on October 11, 2012, 09:52:14 AM
Quote from: ziggy90 on October 10, 2012, 10:03:36 PM
Don't be spoiling Boardwalk for those of us who have only seen two episodes. I thought the Sopranos would never be beaten for must watch TV but Boardwalk is really beginning to look as if it just might. Btw anyone here watching the second series of Romanzo Criminale? I didn't realise it had started and would like a synopsis of it so far, or if anyone knows how to watch the previous episodes I'd appreciate their advice.

Totally agree about Stephen Graham.

Just watched episodes 9 and 10 of Season 1 last night.  Really good so far, but a bit early to be comparing it to the Soprano's.  The production of the show is unreal and adds something else though.

Rico, when you're into season 3 come back to me and let me know what you think then. As I said I never thought I'd say a series could be as good as the Sopranos but Boardwalk definitely has the potential.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on October 11, 2012, 05:05:58 PM
Quote from: ziggy90 on October 11, 2012, 05:03:00 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on October 11, 2012, 09:52:14 AM
Quote from: ziggy90 on October 10, 2012, 10:03:36 PM
Don't be spoiling Boardwalk for those of us who have only seen two episodes. I thought the Sopranos would never be beaten for must watch TV but Boardwalk is really beginning to look as if it just might. Btw anyone here watching the second series of Romanzo Criminale? I didn't realise it had started and would like a synopsis of it so far, or if anyone knows how to watch the previous episodes I'd appreciate their advice.

Totally agree about Stephen Graham.

Just watched episodes 9 and 10 of Season 1 last night.  Really good so far, but a bit early to be comparing it to the Soprano's.  The production of the show is unreal and adds something else though.

Rico, when you're into season 3 come back to me and let me know what you think then. As I said I never thought I'd say a series could be as good as the Sopranos but Boardwalk definitely has the potential.

Will do, aim to be there in the next week or two.  I think it will end up as good as if not better.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: maddog on October 11, 2012, 06:07:43 PM
Quote from: ziggy90 on October 10, 2012, 10:03:36 PM
Don't be spoiling Boardwalk for those of us who have only seen two episodes. I thought the Sopranos would never be beaten for must watch TV but Boardwalk is really beginning to look as if it just might. Btw anyone here watching the second series of Romanzo Criminale? I didn't realise it had started and would like a synopsis of it so far, or if anyone knows how to watch the previous episodes I'd appreciate their advice.

Totally agree about Stephen Graham.

Started 2nd series of Romanzo Criminale without having watched the first and while i obviously can't say what i missed with the first, it seems easy enough to pick up the thread. Very good so far, the episodes aren't getting to sit in the planner long.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggy90 on October 11, 2012, 06:21:28 PM
Don't you ever go out? :)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ONeill on October 11, 2012, 11:12:54 PM
Just started Breaking Bad series 4.

Some show.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Armaghgeddon on October 11, 2012, 11:24:59 PM
Supernatural season 8 has started.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on October 16, 2012, 06:38:19 PM
The Walking Dead Season 3 started the other night!!

http://thepiratebay.se/torrent/7728234/The.Walking.Dead.S03E01.HDTV.x264-2HD.[VTV].mp4
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on October 17, 2012, 09:19:58 AM
Loving Person of Interest at the minute, soime cracking music at the end of each episode too.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on October 17, 2012, 11:46:52 AM
Quote from: ONeill on October 11, 2012, 11:12:54 PM
Just started Breaking Bad series 4.

Some show.

Moved on to Series 4 last night . . . excellent excellent show!!! Only started watching 10 days ago. Hopefully will be up to date before the weekend's over.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tbrick18 on October 17, 2012, 02:05:54 PM
Quote from: screenexile on October 17, 2012, 11:46:52 AM
Quote from: ONeill on October 11, 2012, 11:12:54 PM
Just started Breaking Bad series 4.

Some show.

Moved on to Series 4 last night . . . excellent excellent show!!! Only started watching 10 days ago. Hopefully will be up to date before the weekend's over.

It's unreal, just keeps getting darker and darker.
I've seen up to episode 8 of season 5...still trying to find some more downloads or if it's even been released yet.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laceer on October 17, 2012, 02:12:14 PM
Quote from: tbrick18 on October 17, 2012, 02:05:54 PM
Quote from: screenexile on October 17, 2012, 11:46:52 AM
Quote from: ONeill on October 11, 2012, 11:12:54 PM
Just started Breaking Bad series 4.

Some show.

Moved on to Series 4 last night . . . excellent excellent show!!! Only started watching 10 days ago. Hopefully will be up to date before the weekend's over.

It's unreal, just keeps getting darker and darker.
I've seen up to episode 8 of season 5...still trying to find some more downloads or if it's even been released yet.

Definitely not one to be watching with a hangover - have found myself nearly in tears watching it on a Sunday after a heavy night

They have only shown the first 8 episodes of season 5 - last 8 to be shown next year

Up there with the Sopranos in terms of addictiveness imho
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ballinaman on October 17, 2012, 02:15:31 PM
Anyone watching Boss season 2? The sex scenes are hilarious, very uncomfortable viewing and add nothing to what is a decent enough show.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: AFS on October 17, 2012, 11:54:37 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on October 17, 2012, 02:15:31 PM
Anyone watching Boss season 2? The sex scenes are hilarious, very uncomfortable viewing and add nothing to what is a decent enough show.

Only started season two. Good show so far, but you're right about the gratuitous riding. They basically just wedge 60 seconds of porn into every episode.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Syferus on October 18, 2012, 12:21:01 AM
Nearing the climax of season four of Dexter, wonderful arc and definitely the show's best season since the first. John Lithgow probably missed out on plenty of dramatic roles through his career because he was so associated with 3rd Rock from the Sun but those roles were lesser for it - this is the first time since Dexter's brother that someone has managed to share the screen with Michael C. Hall in the show and hold their own.

Watched the pilots to 666 Park Avenue, Last Resort and Revenge (yes, I know I'm a year late) recently and all are high quality US network shows (read: don't go in expecting The Sopranos) with refreshing premises. All three's set-ups probably only allow for a season or two of real vitality but that's more than enough for a fun ride.

Speaking of the Sopranos, I finished off the first season of it and it's clear the series is worth most of the acclaim that has went its way. Tony's mother remains a scene stealer.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on October 18, 2012, 12:59:44 AM
Quote from: Syferus on October 18, 2012, 12:21:01 AM
Nearing the climax of season four of Dexter, wonderful arc and definitely the show's best season since the first. John Lithgow probably missed out on plenty of dramatic roles through his career because he was so associated with 3rd Rock from the Sun but those roles were lesser for it - this is the first time since Dexter's brother that someone has managed to share the screen with Michael C. Hall in the show and hold their own.

Watched the pilots to 666 Park Avenue, Last Resort and Revenge (yes, I know I'm a year late) recently and all are high quality US network shows (read: don't go in expecting The Sopranos) with refreshing premises. All three's set-ups probably only allow for a season or two of real vitality but that's more than enough for a fun ride.

Speaking of the Sopranos, I finished off the first season of it and it's clear the series is worth most of the acclaim that has went its way. Tony's mother remains a scene stealer.

One of the great performances I've ever seen he was simply awesome and in my opinion the best ending to a Season of a TV show yet.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ballinaman on October 18, 2012, 09:58:26 AM
Quote from: AFS on October 17, 2012, 11:54:37 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on October 17, 2012, 02:15:31 PM
Anyone watching Boss season 2? The sex scenes are hilarious, very uncomfortable viewing and add nothing to what is a decent enough show.

Only started season two. Good show so far, but you're right about the gratuitous riding. They basically just wedge 60 seconds of porn into every episode.
You ain't seen nothing yet if you've just started season 2....some ridiculous ones coming up.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: NAG1 on October 18, 2012, 02:17:40 PM
Season Three of The Walking Dead coming on FX I think tomorrow night, watched first two seasons and thought it was very good (if a bit slow in places) anyone else watch it?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on October 18, 2012, 04:02:45 PM
Watched the first 2 series', and season 2 definitely was very slow due to having more episodes.  Saw quite a long trailer for season 3 a few months back and this season looks good and action packed.  This season is make or break really, if it is as slow as the last people will lose interest so they need to really go for it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Syferus on October 18, 2012, 04:34:33 PM
I actually thought the slower pace of season two was a very good thing and finally allowed the characters to develop into more than one-or-two note creations. The first half of the season established things that the second half delivered pay-offs to, as well as plenty of action.

It's probably important to note season three will have 16 episodes, whereas the first two had 19 combined - there will be at least a few moments of introspection rather than just non-stop zombie action.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ballinaman on October 18, 2012, 04:41:47 PM
The first ep of season 3 is a gore fest anyways! Some about of Zombie head bursting in it!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tbrick18 on October 19, 2012, 09:27:29 AM
Quote from: ballinaman on October 18, 2012, 04:41:47 PM
The first ep of season 3 is a gore fest anyways! Some about of Zombie head bursting in it!

Watched it last night! Deadly show. Total gore fest and a good storyline.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on October 22, 2012, 12:21:54 AM
You've Been Trumped. It is a long time since I have been as cross watching a tv show. Trump is a rotten cnut.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ONeill on October 22, 2012, 12:49:12 AM
Have enjoyed a few shows recently.

Breaking Bad - onto Season 4 now - by far the best I've seen on TV.
Hunderby - a pisstake of BBC period dramas.
Moone Boy
Park and Recreation
Homeland series 2. Didn't like the first.
Modern Family new series

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggysego on October 22, 2012, 01:33:15 AM
Really enjoyed last night's episode of The Thick of It. They were all pulled up on a leaking Inquiry. Malcolm Tucker was hilarious as ever.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Harold Disgracey on October 22, 2012, 09:28:58 AM
Quote from: ziggysego on October 22, 2012, 01:33:15 AM
Really enjoyed last night's episode of The Thick of It. They were all pulled up on a leaking Inquiry. Malcolm Tucker was hilarious as ever.

It was superb, Tucker's monologue at the end was brilliant. Just a pity next week's episode will be the last ever.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tbrick18 on October 22, 2012, 02:03:46 PM
Anyone watched "Rescue Me"? Denis Leary as an alco new york fireman post 911.
Its funny and tragic at the same time. Just started watching it recently, definitely worth a watch.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Hound on October 22, 2012, 02:43:51 PM
Quote from: tbrick18 on October 22, 2012, 02:03:46 PM
Anyone watched "Rescue Me"? Denis Leary as an alco new york fireman post 911.
Its funny and tragic at the same time. Just started watching it recently, definitely worth a watch.
I was a big fan of Rescue Me. Mostly good fun with the odd tearjerker, and plenty of male chauvinism! Although long time since I watched it. The two younger lads in it were hilariously stupid.

Havent seen much mention of The Borgias on here. I'm getting towards the end of Series 2 and enjoying it (series 2 probably better than series 1). Would never have been a fan of Jeremy Irons, but I think he's brilliant in it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on October 22, 2012, 03:34:08 PM
Quote from: Hound on October 22, 2012, 02:43:51 PM
Quote from: tbrick18 on October 22, 2012, 02:03:46 PM
Anyone watched "Rescue Me"? Denis Leary as an alco new york fireman post 911.
Its funny and tragic at the same time. Just started watching it recently, definitely worth a watch.
I was a big fan of Rescue Me. Mostly good fun with the odd tearjerker, and plenty of male chauvinism! Although long time since I watched it. The two younger lads in it were hilariously stupid.

Havent seen much mention of The Borgias on here. I'm getting towards the end of Series 2 and enjoying it (series 2 probably better than series 1). Would never have been a fan of Jeremy Irons, but I think he's brilliant in it.


Good shout I've watched both seasons as well. Just finished Breaking Bad and I'm dying to see what happens next!!!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Bingo on October 24, 2012, 09:59:01 AM
Homelands was cracking again last night. The pace of it is surprising, I had thought that this season may lead the plot a certain way but within a few episodes they have gone beyond that and blown the whole plot wide open.

Plus they announced that season 3 has been commissioned as well.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on October 24, 2012, 01:24:08 PM
Quote from: Bingo on October 24, 2012, 09:59:01 AM
Homelands was cracking again last night. The pace of it is surprising, I had thought that this season may lead the plot a certain way but within a few episodes they have gone beyond that and blown the whole plot wide open.

Plus they announced that season 3 has been commissioned as well.
First few episodes have been brilliant and have really taken the bull by the horns which surprised me. Lewis has said in interviews that he thinks it will run for 7 or 8 series (inshallah) but he doesn't expect to be in them.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ballinaman on October 24, 2012, 02:09:04 PM
Sons of Anarchy season 5 has been very good thus far. Up to episode 7 now in line with the states.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Syferus on October 24, 2012, 11:48:30 PM
Great ending to Season four of Dexter, the mis-steps of the previous two season finales were wiped away in one fell swoop. Can't wait to move onto Season five now.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on October 25, 2012, 08:59:12 PM
Have enjoyed Wartime Farm. I'm getting old.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Harold Disgracey on October 26, 2012, 12:37:43 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on October 25, 2012, 08:59:12 PM
Have enjoyed Wartime Farm. I'm getting old.

My kids absolutely love this show.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: NAG1 on October 26, 2012, 01:26:27 PM
Anyone catch the Hatfield and McCoys last night, early verdict.

I thought it wasnt a bad start to be honest.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on October 26, 2012, 02:10:29 PM
Quote from: Harold Disgracey on October 26, 2012, 12:37:43 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on October 25, 2012, 08:59:12 PM
Have enjoyed Wartime Farm. I'm getting old.

My kids absolutely love this show.
They have good taste.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Dinny Breen on October 26, 2012, 02:19:31 PM
Have a new guilty pleasure - Continuum - hot leading lady and time travel what more could you want, it's quite entertaining..

(http://images5.fanpop.com/image/photos/30900000/Continuum-cast-continuum-2012-tv-series-30974530-1000-1335.jpg)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Syferus on October 26, 2012, 06:41:46 PM
Reminds me (at least in terms of general tropes) of Journeyman.  Kevin McKidd as a San Francisco reporter who's involuntarily traveling through time. It's basically a more serious Quantum Leap. It only lasted one series and I enjoyed what I saw of it, I really should go back and watch it end-to-end.

And to be perfectly honest Continuum reminds me most of Power Rangers Time Force. There, I said it.  :-X
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Santino on October 26, 2012, 09:17:45 PM
Hebburn on BBC2 is v good if you enjoyed Gavin and Stacey & Moone Boy
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Harold Disgracey on October 27, 2012, 12:35:10 PM
The last ever The Thick of it on tonight.

@Aiannucci: It's the final #thickofit Why not have a party like people did for Sex and the City? Dress as your fave character, drink a Cuntmapolitan.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: 5 Sams on October 27, 2012, 07:12:12 PM
Looking forward to Mario Rosenstock's new programme next week. TV's version of Gift Grub.....I hope!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Celt_Man on October 27, 2012, 07:21:12 PM
Quote from: 5 Sams on October 27, 2012, 07:12:12 PM
Looking forward to Mario Rosenstock's new programme next week. TV's version of Gift Grub.....I hope!!

Where and when?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: 5 Sams on October 27, 2012, 08:47:59 PM
Quote from: Celt_Man on October 27, 2012, 07:21:12 PM
Quote from: 5 Sams on October 27, 2012, 07:12:12 PM
Looking forward to Mario Rosenstock's new programme next week. TV's version of Gift Grub.....I hope!!

Where and when?

http://www.mariorosenstock.ie/the-mario-rosenstock-show/
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Celt_Man on October 27, 2012, 09:22:55 PM
Quote from: 5 Sams on October 27, 2012, 08:47:59 PM
Quote from: Celt_Man on October 27, 2012, 07:21:12 PM
Quote from: 5 Sams on October 27, 2012, 07:12:12 PM
Looking forward to Mario Rosenstock's new programme next week. TV's version of Gift Grub.....I hope!!

Where and when?

http://www.mariorosenstock.ie/the-mario-rosenstock-show/

Excellent stuff, cheers
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Newbridge Exile on October 28, 2012, 09:14:58 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on October 17, 2012, 09:19:58 AM
Loving Person of Interest at the minute, soime cracking music at the end of each episode too.
Great show, 5 having a mid season break is annoying though-
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ballinaman on October 28, 2012, 09:39:04 AM
Making my way through ESPN 30 for 30 at the mo,

So far I've seen Terry Fox, The U, Marion Jones, June 17th 94, Boston Redsox world series win. Brilliant Stuff.

Going to throw on the Two Escobars this morning, 2 hrs long supposedly!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Harold Disgracey on October 28, 2012, 11:35:27 AM
The final Thick of it was brilliant last night, Glen's resignation rant was a joy. Peter Capaldi should win every acting gong going for his performances in the final two episodes.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Minder on October 28, 2012, 11:56:20 AM
Quote from: ballinaman on October 28, 2012, 09:39:04 AM
Making my way through ESPN 30 for 30 at the mo,

So far I've seen Terry Fox, The U, Marion Jones, July 17th 94, Boston Redsox world series win. Brilliant Stuff.

Going to throw on the Two Escobars this morning, 2 hrs long supposedly!

They are as good as you will see when it comes to documentaries, sports or otherwise. They are just starting another series of them in the US. The Two Escobars is one of the best.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Syferus on October 28, 2012, 07:21:16 PM
30 for 30 is a brilliant strand. The second documentary in the new series called '9.79' was actually a BBC documentary aired before the Olympics about the 1988 Seoul Olympics 100m sprint final as 'The Race That Shocked the World'. It's an absolutely excellent documentary but hopefully 30 for 30 don't rely on secondary sources often as what they've been doing is wonderful.

They also have a series of 30 for 30 shorts on the ESPN website: http://espn.go.com/30for30/shorts
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ballinaman on October 28, 2012, 07:55:41 PM
Quote from: Minder on October 28, 2012, 11:56:20 AM
Quote from: ballinaman on October 28, 2012, 09:39:04 AM
Making my way through ESPN 30 for 30 at the mo,

So far I've seen Terry Fox, The U, Marion Jones, July 17th 94, Boston Redsox world series win. Brilliant Stuff.

Going to throw on the Two Escobars this morning, 2 hrs long supposedly!

They are as good as you will see when it comes to documentaries, sports or otherwise. They are just starting another series of them in the US. The Two Escobars is one of the best.
Ya, brilliant stuff. The Two Escobars was enthralling stuff. Can't believe I'm only getting through the series now.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Gold on October 28, 2012, 10:05:14 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on October 28, 2012, 07:55:41 PM
Quote from: Minder on October 28, 2012, 11:56:20 AM
Quote from: ballinaman on October 28, 2012, 09:39:04 AM
Making my way through ESPN 30 for 30 at the mo,

So far I've seen Terry Fox, The U, Marion Jones, July 17th 94, Boston Redsox world series win. Brilliant Stuff.

Going to throw on the Two Escobars this morning, 2 hrs long supposedly!

They are as good as you will see when it comes to documentaries, sports or otherwise. They are just starting another series of them in the US. The Two Escobars is one of the best.
Ya, brilliant stuff. The Two Escobars was enthralling stuff. Can't believe I'm only getting through the series now.

Great watch

Reggie Miller one about the Pacers v Knicks is class too, worth a watch if you enjoy Hoops
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Sanchez on October 29, 2012, 01:35:09 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on October 28, 2012, 09:39:04 AM
Making my way through ESPN 30 for 30 at the mo,

So far I've seen Terry Fox, The U, Marion Jones, June 17th 94, Boston Redsox world series win. Brilliant Stuff.

Going to throw on the Two Escobars this morning, 2 hrs long supposedly!





Where can you get this series online?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: AFS on October 29, 2012, 05:56:26 PM
Quote from: Sanchez on October 29, 2012, 01:35:09 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on October 28, 2012, 09:39:04 AM
Making my way through ESPN 30 for 30 at the mo,

So far I've seen Terry Fox, The U, Marion Jones, June 17th 94, Boston Redsox world series win. Brilliant Stuff.

Going to throw on the Two Escobars this morning, 2 hrs long supposedly!





Where can you get this series online?

http://kat.ph/espn-30-for-30-the-complete-edition-t4827061.html
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on November 05, 2012, 09:11:15 PM
Quote from: tbrick18 on October 19, 2012, 09:27:29 AM
Quote from: ballinaman on October 18, 2012, 04:41:47 PM
The first ep of season 3 is a gore fest anyways! Some about of Zombie head bursting in it!

Watched it last night! Deadly show. Total gore fest and a good storyline.

Just watched episode 4 of season 3.
The best episode yet of any of the seasons IMO.
Don't want to give anything away but I was absolutely speechless at the end,couldn't believe the ending of the episode.
Brilliant TV but also quite harrowing.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on November 05, 2012, 09:40:54 PM
Been watching Cheers and Frasier again. Hard to bate.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ballinaman on November 05, 2012, 11:01:03 PM
Just watched it there too LL. Jaysus!Unbelievable!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on November 06, 2012, 10:08:20 AM
Quote from: Syferus on October 26, 2012, 06:41:46 PM
Reminds me (at least in terms of general tropes) of Journeyman.  Kevin McKidd as a San Francisco reporter who's involuntarily traveling through time. It's basically a more serious Quantum Leap. It only lasted one series and I enjoyed what I saw of it, I really should go back and watch it end-to-end.

And to be perfectly honest Continuum reminds me most of Power Rangers Time Force. There, I said it.  :-X

I liked Journeyman, another one of the shows I watched that was cancelled.  Since that show ended, Flash Forward, Alcatraz and The Event have all got the boot.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tbrick18 on November 06, 2012, 11:54:39 AM
Quote from: laoislad on November 05, 2012, 09:11:15 PM
Quote from: tbrick18 on October 19, 2012, 09:27:29 AM
Quote from: ballinaman on October 18, 2012, 04:41:47 PM
The first ep of season 3 is a gore fest anyways! Some about of Zombie head bursting in it!

Watched it last night! Deadly show. Total gore fest and a good storyline.

Just watched episode 4 of season 3.
The best episode yet of any of the seasons IMO.
Don't want to give anything away but I was absolutely speechless at the end,couldn't believe the ending of the episode.
Brilliant TV but also quite harrowing.

Gonna watch it tonight....feel like pulling a sickie now to get home early!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on November 06, 2012, 12:31:34 PM
Quote from: tbrick18 on November 06, 2012, 11:54:39 AM
Quote from: laoislad on November 05, 2012, 09:11:15 PM
Quote from: tbrick18 on October 19, 2012, 09:27:29 AM
Quote from: ballinaman on October 18, 2012, 04:41:47 PM
The first ep of season 3 is a gore fest anyways! Some about of Zombie head bursting in it!

Watched it last night! Deadly show. Total gore fest and a good storyline.

Just watched episode 4 of season 3.
The best episode yet of any of the seasons IMO.
Don't want to give anything away but I was absolutely speechless at the end,couldn't believe the ending of the episode.
Brilliant TV but also quite harrowing.

Gonna watch it tonight....feel like pulling a sickie now to get home early!

Jeesus by the sounds of youse you would swear this episode is going to be unreal, am I being set up for a let down.  Usually wait to Friday night but would be tempted to watch it online tonight to see what the fuss is about.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ballinaman on November 06, 2012, 12:33:31 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on November 06, 2012, 12:31:34 PM
Quote from: tbrick18 on November 06, 2012, 11:54:39 AM
Quote from: laoislad on November 05, 2012, 09:11:15 PM
Quote from: tbrick18 on October 19, 2012, 09:27:29 AM
Quote from: ballinaman on October 18, 2012, 04:41:47 PM
The first ep of season 3 is a gore fest anyways! Some about of Zombie head bursting in it!

Watched it last night! Deadly show. Total gore fest and a good storyline.

Just watched episode 4 of season 3.
The best episode yet of any of the seasons IMO.
Don't want to give anything away but I was absolutely speechless at the end,couldn't believe the ending of the episode.
Brilliant TV but also quite harrowing.

Gonna watch it tonight....feel like pulling a sickie now to get home early!

Jeesus by the sounds of youse you would swear this episode is going to be unreal, am I being set up for a let down.  Usually wait to Friday night but would be tempted to watch it online tonight to see what the fuss is about.
Can't see how you will be let down. Unbelievable Jeff...
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Bingo on November 06, 2012, 12:42:11 PM
I'm excited by the thoughts of it! Might even try to go online and watch it tonight rather than wait till Friday as usual.

It and Homelands this evening are great to watch.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on November 06, 2012, 01:11:14 PM
Quote from: Bingo on November 06, 2012, 12:42:11 PM
I'm excited by the thoughts of it! Might even try to go online and watch it tonight rather than wait till Friday as usual.

It and Homelands this evening are great to watch.

Like ballinaman said I dunno how anyone could be disappointed with the episode especially the last ten minutes, you'd be a very hard man to please if you are let down.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on November 06, 2012, 01:17:42 PM
The best show on TV isn't actually shown on UK TV for some baffling reason.  It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, currently on Series 8 (FX) in the US, I watch it on www.tv-links.eu  My favourite show over the past few years.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ballinaman on November 06, 2012, 01:56:32 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on November 06, 2012, 01:17:42 PM
The best show on TV isn't actually shown on UK TV for some baffling reason.  It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, currently on Series 8 (FX) in the US, I watch it on www.tv-links.eu  My favourite show over the past few years.
Ridiculous but hilarious, defiantly not everyone type of humour. Making my way through season 5 when I've a spare 20mins to throw an episode on.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Bingo on November 06, 2012, 02:00:28 PM
Quote from: laoislad on November 06, 2012, 01:11:14 PM
Quote from: Bingo on November 06, 2012, 12:42:11 PM
I'm excited by the thoughts of it! Might even try to go online and watch it tonight rather than wait till Friday as usual.

It and Homelands this evening are great to watch.

Like ballinaman said I dunno how anyone could be disappointed with the episode especially the last ten minutes, you'd be a very hard man to please if you are let down.

Ask the Missus about me...  ;)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Syferus on November 06, 2012, 11:34:12 PM
Didn't expect the ending of episode four of The Walking Dead to have that much of an impact. It elicited an intensity of emotion that the series, and indeed most other shows, never had before.

Season 3 so far has been all hues of brilliant, and to be fair every since the mid-season break in season 2 the pace of the show has been near perfect. Definitely long passed the boat scene and Southern Comfort in the shower type of stuff that peppered the first season with unintended comedy. One of the very best shows on TV now and such a great combination of action, atmosphere and character.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tbrick18 on November 07, 2012, 08:49:17 AM
Quote from: Syferus on November 06, 2012, 11:34:12 PM
Didn't expect the ending of episode four of The Walking Dead to have that much of an impact. It elicited an intensity of emotion that the series, and indeed most other shows, never had before.

Season 3 so far has been all hues of brilliant, and to be fair every since the mid-season break in season 2 the pace of the show has been near perfect. Definitely long passed the boat scene and Southern Comfort in the shower type of stuff that peppered the first season with unintended comedy. One of the very best shows on TV now and such a great combination of action, atmosphere and character.

+1
Did not see that coming. Probably the best episode to date. The series has be unreal and each episode leaves you wanting more and tells another chunk of the story. Andrew Lincoln has come a long way since Teachers and Love Actually. He can really act.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Celt_Man on November 10, 2012, 02:09:14 PM
Oh holy shite, just watched the lastest episode of Walking Dead - CAN'T BELIEVE IT!!!

Without a doubt, the best episode yet and Season 3 has been absolutely excellent so far.

First half of season 2 dragged a bit but definitely no such complaints this time around... Unbelievable Jeff...
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on November 10, 2012, 02:43:56 PM
I've noticed a few people going on about Walking Dead, can someone explain to me why they think it's good? Gave up on it as i thought it was pure dung, offers nothing that hasn't been done  to death already (& better) on film.

Watched US Inbetweeners, borderline watchable.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Celt_Man on November 10, 2012, 11:47:30 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on November 10, 2012, 02:43:56 PM
I've noticed a few people going on about Walking Dead, can someone explain to me why they think it's good? Gave up on it as i thought it was pure dung, offers nothing that hasn't been done  to death already (& better) on film.

Watched US Inbetweeners, borderline watchable.

I suppose the tension is there throughout the Walking Dead but it's a zombie Apocalypse story on a small personal level which holds the interest so well
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Celt_Man on November 10, 2012, 11:48:56 PM
Just started watching the first episode of Hell on Wheels - have the whole first season on Sky + so I'll give it a good rattle the next few days
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Armaghgeddon on November 11, 2012, 12:15:37 AM
Started watching a show called Fringe, I would liken it to the X Files but more emphasis on science rather than out of this world explanations.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: thewobbler on November 11, 2012, 12:27:11 AM
Quote from: bennydorano on November 10, 2012, 02:43:56 PM
I've noticed a few people going on about Walking Dead, can someone explain to me why they think it's good? Gave up on it as i thought it was pure dung, offers nothing that hasn't been done  to death already (& better) on film.

Watched US Inbetweeners, borderline watchable.

The best thing about the Walking Dead is that the man behind it (Frank Darabont) is very good at both building tension and delivering unexpected outcomes. I've little time for zombie shows and some of the acting and dialogue in the show are at the lowest imaginable levels. But I love the fact that main characters can and will be killed as standard.

The same man did The Mist. Most people hated this film; personally I think it's one of the best climaxes to a film ever made.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Celt_Man on November 11, 2012, 12:57:41 AM
Quote from: Armaghgeddon on November 11, 2012, 12:15:37 AM
Started watching a show called Fringe, I would liken it to the X Files but more emphasis on science rather than out of this world explanations.

Great show - one of my favourites so much so that I am not watching it week by week and letting it instead build up on my Sky +

(Isn't Sky + just the best thing ever by the way)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Armaghgeddon on November 11, 2012, 01:05:08 AM
Quote from: Celt_Man on November 11, 2012, 12:57:41 AM
Quote from: Armaghgeddon on November 11, 2012, 12:15:37 AM
Started watching a show called Fringe, I would liken it to the X Files but more emphasis on science rather than out of this world explanations.

Great show - one of my favourites so much so that I am not watching it week by week and letting it instead build up on my Sky +

(Isn't Sky + just the best thing ever by the way)

I am watching them all online, although have a 6 hour trip back to Ireland on boat in a few weeks so saving some for that.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Syferus on November 11, 2012, 01:31:08 AM
Quote from: thewobbler on November 11, 2012, 12:27:11 AM
Quote from: bennydorano on November 10, 2012, 02:43:56 PM
I've noticed a few people going on about Walking Dead, can someone explain to me why they think it's good? Gave up on it as i thought it was pure dung, offers nothing that hasn't been done  to death already (& better) on film.

Watched US Inbetweeners, borderline watchable.

The best thing about the Walking Dead is that the man behind it (Frank Darabont) is very good at both building tension and delivering unexpected outcomes. I've little time for zombie shows and some of the acting and dialogue in the show are at the lowest imaginable levels. But I love the fact that main characters can and will be killed as standard.

The same man did The Mist. Most people hated this film; personally I think it's one of the best climaxes to a film ever made.

Darabont was sacked by AMC early in season 2. It was an incredibly poor show by AMC.

Ironically the show has noticeably improved under Glen Mazzara so AMC really lucked out on that front, if things had got worse there'd have been a fan-boy uprising.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggy90 on November 11, 2012, 09:52:08 AM
Why the fcuk am I still watching Blue Bloods??? Is anyone else? Watched the series two finale of Romanzo Criminale the other evening, a really enjoyable, watchable gangster tale. There was no messy ending, just good old fashioned story telling although there was an opening left for a further series. Doe's anyone know if there are plans for a series three?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on November 11, 2012, 10:30:08 AM
Quote from: Celt_Man on November 10, 2012, 11:48:56 PM
Just started watching the first episode of Hell on Wheels - have the whole first season on Sky + so I'll give it a good rattle the next few days

Excellent show. Just finished season 2.

Quote from: ziggy90 on November 11, 2012, 09:52:08 AM
Why the fcuk am I still watching Blue Bloods??? Is anyone else? 

Yeah I watch still watch Blue Bloods,I'm onto season 3 now.
It's harmless enough and very cheesy but I like it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggy90 on November 11, 2012, 11:46:53 AM
Quote from: laoislad on November 11, 2012, 10:30:08 AM
Quote from: Celt_Man on November 10, 2012, 11:48:56 PM
Just started watching the first episode of Hell on Wheels - have the whole first season on Sky + so I'll give it a good rattle the next few days

Excellent show. Just finished season 2.

Quote from: ziggy90 on November 11, 2012, 09:52:08 AM
Why the fcuk am I still watching Blue Bloods??? Is anyone else? 

Yeah I watch still watch Blue Bloods,I'm onto season 3 now.
It's harmless enough and very cheesy but I like it.

That's it, I know I shouldn't like it but I do. I was hoping it would end after season 2 but I suppose I'll suffer on.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: thewobbler on November 11, 2012, 11:49:15 AM
Quote from: Syferus on November 11, 2012, 01:31:08 AM
Quote from: thewobbler on November 11, 2012, 12:27:11 AM
Quote from: bennydorano on November 10, 2012, 02:43:56 PM
I've noticed a few people going on about Walking Dead, can someone explain to me why they think it's good? Gave up on it as i thought it was pure dung, offers nothing that hasn't been done  to death already (& better) on film.

Watched US Inbetweeners, borderline watchable.

The best thing about the Walking Dead is that the man behind it (Frank Darabont) is very good at both building tension and delivering unexpected outcomes. I've little time for zombie shows and some of the acting and dialogue in the show are at the lowest imaginable levels. But I love the fact that main characters can and will be killed as standard.

The same man did The Mist. Most people hated this film; personally I think it's one of the best climaxes to a film ever made.

Darabont was sacked by AMC early in season 2. It was an incredibly poor show by AMC.

Ironically the show has noticeably improved under Glen Mazzara so AMC really lucked out on that front, if things had got worse there'd have been a fan-boy uprising.

There you go. I thought the whole show was a Darabont vehicle. Season 2 did much better after the mid season break too.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on November 12, 2012, 08:54:01 AM
Forbrydelsen (The Killing), season-3 starts on BBC4 next Saturday at 9pm. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Declan on November 12, 2012, 08:58:51 AM
Nidge and the lads in good form last night
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Canalman on November 12, 2012, 09:51:23 AM
Quote from: Billys Boots on November 12, 2012, 08:54:01 AM
Forbrydelsen (The Killing), season-3 starts on BBC4 next Saturday at 9pm.

Have the recorder set for it. Didn't see season 2 but season 1 was worth a watch alright even imvho it was about 7/8 episodes too long and seriously sagged in the middle. Given the hype I was slightly disappointed with it but very watchable all the same.

Looking forward to the BBC2  series (I think) on the rise of Hitler tonight.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on November 12, 2012, 11:51:49 AM
Watched the Walking Dead, was expecting more considering the hype on here.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ballinaman on November 12, 2012, 12:01:06 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on November 12, 2012, 11:51:49 AM
Watched the Walking Dead, was expecting more considering the hype on here.
There's always one!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Hardy on November 12, 2012, 12:05:25 PM
Now I have a problem. Zombie stuff is not my thing and I've never seen this show, but this episode is so puffed here I was planning to take a look. What am I going to do now?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Dinny Breen on November 12, 2012, 02:24:32 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on November 12, 2012, 08:54:01 AM
Forbrydelsen (The Killing), season-3 starts on BBC4 next Saturday at 9pm.

I haven't seen 1 and 2 would it be worth watching 3? Have seen the US version which I enjoyed.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on November 12, 2012, 02:46:56 PM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on November 12, 2012, 02:24:32 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on November 12, 2012, 08:54:01 AM
Forbrydelsen (The Killing), season-3 starts on BBC4 next Saturday at 9pm.

I haven't seen 1 and 2 would it be worth watching 3? Have seen the US version which I enjoyed.

I saw the Danish versions first; couldn't watch the US version afterwards.  It (the Danish series) is truly exceptional; up there with The Wire and The Sopranos (but very different). 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Dinny Breen on November 12, 2012, 03:29:43 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on November 12, 2012, 02:46:56 PM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on November 12, 2012, 02:24:32 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on November 12, 2012, 08:54:01 AM
Forbrydelsen (The Killing), season-3 starts on BBC4 next Saturday at 9pm.

I haven't seen 1 and 2 would it be worth watching 3? Have seen the US version which I enjoyed.

I saw the Danish versions first; couldn't watch the US version afterwards.  It (the Danish series) is truly exceptional; up there with The Wire and The Sopranos (but very different).

So I should watch 1 and 2 first so?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on November 12, 2012, 03:45:22 PM
Well you know the story in season-1 presumably?  You don't need to see the other seasons before season-3, but it probably helps to get to know the characters. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Kimbap on November 12, 2012, 07:16:46 PM
Quote from: Hardy on November 12, 2012, 12:05:25 PM
Now I have a problem. Zombie stuff is not my thing and I've never seen this show, but this episode is so puffed here I was planning to take a look. What am I going to do now?

I don't like Zombie stuff either but gave this a look because of all the hype.Watched the first season,wasn't too impressed.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on November 12, 2012, 07:30:04 PM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on November 12, 2012, 03:29:43 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on November 12, 2012, 02:46:56 PM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on November 12, 2012, 02:24:32 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on November 12, 2012, 08:54:01 AM
Forbrydelsen (The Killing), season-3 starts on BBC4 next Saturday at 9pm.

I haven't seen 1 and 2 would it be worth watching 3? Have seen the US version which I enjoyed.

I saw the Danish versions first; couldn't watch the US version afterwards.  It (the Danish series) is truly exceptional; up there with The Wire and The Sopranos (but very different).

So I should watch 1 and 2 first so?
Have seen 1 and 2 of US and 2 of Danish. Wouldn't say 1 and 2 are a pre-requisite.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Puckoon on November 12, 2012, 08:18:19 PM
Quote from: laoislad on November 11, 2012, 10:30:08 AM
Quote from: Celt_Man on November 10, 2012, 11:48:56 PM
Just started watching the first episode of Hell on Wheels - have the whole first season on Sky + so I'll give it a good rattle the next few days

Excellent show. Just finished season 2.


Apparently a 3rd season is not guaranteed unfortunately.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Declan on November 12, 2012, 10:23:51 PM
QuoteWhat did yiz think of the new love/hate episode?

Thought it was great. Enjoyed Mario's programme tonight as well
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on November 12, 2012, 11:00:17 PM
Quote from: Declan on November 12, 2012, 10:23:51 PM
QuoteWhat did yiz think of the new love/hate episode?

Thought it was great.
Just watched it there. Brilliant show.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Croí na hÉireann on November 13, 2012, 11:14:56 AM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on November 12, 2012, 02:24:32 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on November 12, 2012, 08:54:01 AM
Forbrydelsen (The Killing), season-3 starts on BBC4 next Saturday at 9pm.

I haven't seen 1 and 2 would it be worth watching 3? Have seen the US version which I enjoyed.

Have seen both versions and the Danish one was much better Dinny, first two series would be worth a watch if you can find them.

Thought Mario was great last night, loved his vinb stuff & Chewbacca as James Reilly. Great to get a glimpse at Sally O'Brien and how she would look at you after all these years, didn't she get a mention here recently?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggy90 on November 13, 2012, 09:11:06 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on November 12, 2012, 08:54:01 AM
Forbrydelsen (The Killing), season-3 starts on BBC4 next Saturday at 9pm.

Thanks for heads up Billy. I thought the first two series (Danish versions) were excellent. I missed the programme about the rise of Hitler, is it worth watching it on I player?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on November 14, 2012, 11:41:00 AM
I love my serial killer stuff, so looking forward to seeing Kevin Bacons new show in January, its called the Following.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on November 14, 2012, 01:40:12 PM
Quote from: Croí na hÉireann on November 13, 2012, 11:14:56 AM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on November 12, 2012, 02:24:32 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on November 12, 2012, 08:54:01 AM
Forbrydelsen (The Killing), season-3 starts on BBC4 next Saturday at 9pm.

I haven't seen 1 and 2 would it be worth watching 3? Have seen the US version which I enjoyed.

Have seen both versions and the Danish one was much better Dinny, first two series would be worth a watch if you can find them.
I thought the USA one was excellent and stood up well on its own merits. The storyline was adapted well to its new environment.

Yes, I assume that you could watch Killing 3 without seeing  1 & 2

Spoiler Alert - Danish-  Killing 1

One thing has bugged me about the  Danish one, did it have a serious flaw in the plot?  In episode 1 after the girl has been murdered but identity not yet confirmed,  the father Theis is seen showing Vagn a property he has bought for what appears to be the first time.
Did that place not turn out to be the murder scene and if so, how did Vagn get to it?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Canalman on November 16, 2012, 01:21:00 PM
Quote from: Take Your Points on November 14, 2012, 12:07:58 AM
It was OK. I found the graphics and animation very annoying.  If you have watched any of the programmes about Hitler on the Discovery channel there is nothing new and you will see much the archive material.  Some good input from people alive at the time. 

I will watch the next two programmes.

Very well put. Saw the 1st episode last night and didn't learn a whole amount more than I knew already.
Will of course watch whole series.

Season 6 of Big Bang Theory started last night. Good light hearted viewing .
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: CiKe on November 16, 2012, 08:50:39 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on November 14, 2012, 11:41:00 AM
I love my serial killer stuff, so looking forward to seeing Kevin Bacons new show in January, its called the Following.

Is her the serial killer? Can't think of many scarier actors - result of Sleepers and The Woodsman I guess, he always gave me the heebie-jeebies
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: clarshack on November 16, 2012, 09:57:30 PM
anyone else watching American horror story season 2. a very f*cked up show.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: No Soloing on November 17, 2012, 01:57:32 PM
They seem to have turned the gore factor up a notch in American Horror Story 2. I think the story hasnt flowed as well as season 1 because of this, but its early enough in the series. Its still watchable though.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Minder on November 17, 2012, 02:02:20 PM
There is some great stuff on PBS if you are interested in American history, Ken Burns season started last week.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: 5 Sams on November 17, 2012, 09:03:53 PM
Quote from: Minder on November 17, 2012, 02:02:20 PM
There is some great stuff on PBS if you are interested in American history, Ken Burns season started last week.


PBS is a great channel....loads of interesting stuff on it. There was a great documentary about the history of Baseball on a while ago.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on November 19, 2012, 02:03:27 PM
The first 2 episodes of Killing 3 were premiered on BBC4 on Saturday night.

After losing their way a bit in Killing 2, it's back to basics for Killing 3, as murder suspicions/cover up conspiracies, threaten political ambitions at their most sensitive stage (election time). And  a return of the Centre Party, jumping in an out of love/beds with a well practiced conscienceless agility.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on November 19, 2012, 02:32:01 PM
Ah here, I thought Killing II was excellent, every bit as good as the first series, and probably better.  I do think the third series is better again, but don't be dissing the second series. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Hardy on November 19, 2012, 02:38:03 PM
'Conscienceless' is easier to write than to say.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Canalman on November 19, 2012, 02:41:08 PM
Caught up with an excellent documentary last night from BBC4 about the rivalry between Harold Wilson and Ted Heath in the 1960s/1970s. Knew very little about them which made it even better, the Canadians on the board here could do worse than watch it on BBCplayer.

Started Lillehammer last night. Lighthearted  (though not a comedy as such )enough show from what I saw............ enjoyable enough also. Elements of Killinaskully, Heartbeat, My Blue Heaven and that tv show from the 90s where the Jewish doctor goes to live in Alaska  all mixed in.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on November 19, 2012, 04:04:14 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on November 19, 2012, 02:32:01 PM
Ah here, I thought Killing II was excellent, every bit as good as the first series, and probably better.  I do think the third series is better again, but don't be dissing the second series.
Not dissing as such, 3rd place is respectable considering the standard.
I'm not into these 'sporting' dead heats  :)

'IMO',  goes without saying. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on November 19, 2012, 05:00:28 PM
Quote from: Canalman on November 19, 2012, 02:41:08 PM
Caught up with an excellent documentary last night from BBC4 about the rivalry between Harold Wilson and Ted Heath in the 1960s/1970s. Knew very little about them which made it even better, the Canadians on the board here could do worse than watch it on BBCplayer.

Started Lillehammer last night. Lighthearted  (though not a comedy as such )enough show from what I saw............ enjoyable enough also. Elements of Killinaskully, Heartbeat, My Blue Heaven and that tv show from the 90s where the Jewish doctor goes to live in Alaska  all mixed in.

Northern Exposure . . .great show!

Kilnascully & Heartbeat not so much.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on November 22, 2012, 11:52:10 PM
Bradley Wiggins - A Year in Yellow is good.

Shane Sutton is a laugh. Tough fcuker to have on your case.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Celt_Man on November 23, 2012, 12:04:48 AM
Loving the new season of shows...

Watching Chicago Fire and Elementary - great shows... Saw the first two episodes of Last Resort too, have to watch the other ones this weekend - liked it and will be interesting to see where it goes

Have Season 2 of The Borgias, Season 2 & 3 of the Boardwalk Empire and new seasons of Fringe and S7 of Supernatural all to nail...  Happy days
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Canalman on November 23, 2012, 09:17:37 AM
Quote from: Celt_Man on November 23, 2012, 12:04:48 AM
Loving the new season of shows...

Watching Chicago Fire and Elementary - great shows... Saw the first two episodes of Last Resort too, have to watch the other ones this weekend - liked it and will be interesting to see where it goes

Have Season 2 of The Borgias, Season 2 & 3 of the Boardwalk Empire and new seasons of Fringe and S7 of Supernatural all to nail...  Happy days

Let us know how you got on with Borgias S2. Saw the 1st series and was a cracking show.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on November 23, 2012, 10:32:15 AM
There have some characters acting the part of the Pope in films,  Jeremy Irons, Anthony Quinn, Robbie Coltrane and Mickey Rourke amongst others.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Hound on November 23, 2012, 10:45:57 AM
Quote from: Canalman on November 23, 2012, 09:17:37 AM
Quote from: Celt_Man on November 23, 2012, 12:04:48 AM
Loving the new season of shows...

Watching Chicago Fire and Elementary - great shows... Saw the first two episodes of Last Resort too, have to watch the other ones this weekend - liked it and will be interesting to see where it goes

Have Season 2 of The Borgias, Season 2 & 3 of the Boardwalk Empire and new seasons of Fringe and S7 of Supernatural all to nail...  Happy days

Let us know how you got on with Borgias S2. Saw the 1st series and was a cracking show.

I liked Season 1, but could understand if some didn't. I thought Season 2 was excellent.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Denn Forever on November 25, 2012, 09:17:19 PM
I see Dexter being recommended here.  If you have CBS Action, it starting from Episode 1 from December 5th at 9 or 10pm.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggy90 on November 25, 2012, 09:28:07 PM
Is that channel part of the Sky package?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Denn Forever on November 25, 2012, 09:51:28 PM
I'd imagine it is.  Says its Sky Channel 148, Freesat 137 and Virgin 192.

http://www.cbsaction.co.uk/

Good if you like Star Trek in all its reincarnations.

CBS Action is the home of U.S. action-packed dramas, tense thrillers, sci-fi favourites and fast paced movies that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Popular shows include NCIS, Walker, Texas Ranger, Mission: Impossible, Kung Fu and The District, along with the digitally re-mastered Star Trek: The Original Series and The Next Generation.

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ONeill on November 25, 2012, 11:41:23 PM
Finished Breaking Bad before next year's finale series - starting to get slightly bored of it now. The choices are either die from cancer of be caught and shot. He's going to die either way.

Homeland - no - lost my attention about 3 episodes in again. Don't really care.

Modern Family - still coming up smelling of lovely Eskra manure. Brilliant show.

Parks and Recreation - best out there.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Croí na hÉireann on November 27, 2012, 05:02:43 PM
Quote from: Denn Forever on November 25, 2012, 09:17:19 PM
I see Dexter being recommended here.  If you have CBS Action, it starting from Episode 1 from December 5th at 9 or 10pm.

Thanks for the heads up, never check out what's on the CBS channels are their usual stuff wouldn't interest me.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on November 27, 2012, 05:06:29 PM
Quote from: ONeill on November 25, 2012, 11:41:23 PM
Finished Breaking Bad before next year's finale series - starting to get slightly bored of it now. The choices are either die from cancer of be caught and shot. He's going to die either way.

Homeland - no - lost my attention about 3 episodes in again. Don't really care.

Modern Family - still coming up smelling of lovely Eskra manure. Brilliant show.

Parks and Recreation - best out there.

Heard good things about it I must check it out!

Can't understand why nobody else is talking about the League. I think it's class, an older version of the Inbetweeners.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: LeoMc on November 28, 2012, 08:52:45 AM
Quote from: Bingo on November 06, 2012, 12:42:11 PM
I'm excited by the thoughts of it! Might even try to go online and watch it tonight rather than wait till Friday as usual.

It and Homelands this evening are great to watch.

When did Peter Quinn come under suspicion so that they discovered his links to shady illegal operations?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: MasterShake on November 28, 2012, 04:09:34 PM
Quote from: LeoMc on November 28, 2012, 08:52:45 AM
Quote from: Bingo on November 06, 2012, 12:42:11 PM
I'm excited by the thoughts of it! Might even try to go online and watch it tonight rather than wait till Friday as usual.

It and Homelands this evening are great to watch.

When did Peter Quinn come under suspicion so that they discovered his links to shady illegal operations?

***SPOILER ALERT***

Early in Season 2 when we were first introduced to "Peter Quinn", Saul asked Virgil and Max (a great and understated duo) to do some digging on Quinn.
Saul, who has been with the CIA for 30 years, and knows everybody in the intelligence analysis field, had never heard of him. Neither had Carrie. Both knew it was weird that Quinn was unknown to them, and yet he's assigned to head a team to track and trap Brody - an agent of Abu Nazir.
The break-in at Quinn's place was the culmination of Virgil and Max's digging, as they could find nothing else on him. Tho it is weird that the show should only loop back round to that sub-plot seven odd episodes after first mentioning it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Bingo on November 28, 2012, 04:54:45 PM
Quote from: MasterShake on November 28, 2012, 04:09:34 PM
Quote from: LeoMc on November 28, 2012, 08:52:45 AM
Quote from: Bingo on November 06, 2012, 12:42:11 PM
I'm excited by the thoughts of it! Might even try to go online and watch it tonight rather than wait till Friday as usual.

It and Homelands this evening are great to watch.

When did Peter Quinn come under suspicion so that they discovered his links to shady illegal operations?

***SPOILER ALERT***

Early in Season 2 when we were first introduced to "Peter Quinn", Saul asked Virgil and Max (a great and understated duo) to do some digging on Quinn.
Saul, who has been with the CIA for 30 years, and knows everybody in the intelligence analysis field, had never heard of him. Neither had Carrie. Both knew it was weird that Quinn was unknown to them, and yet he's assigned to head a team to track and trap Brody - an agent of Abu Nazir.
The break-in at Quinn's place was the culmination of Virgil and Max's digging, as they could find nothing else on him. Tho it is weird that the show should only loop back round to that sub-plot seven odd episodes after first mentioning it.

Good summary!

It should be noted though that the timeframe for this show isn't that long, its not over a period of months but weeks. It may also have taken a back seat as everything else has happened so quick - brody been unmasked, him confessing, new terrorist guy emerging and disappearing, Quinn getting shot, brody becoming unstable and running.

Great episode last night, back on track.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: AFS on November 29, 2012, 12:17:59 AM
Homeland question: Why does Brody's wife call him Brody? His first name is Nicholas. This annoys me. Her horrible acting also annoys me. And her disappointing boobs.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on November 29, 2012, 12:57:36 AM
Quote from: AFS on November 29, 2012, 12:17:59 AM
Homeland question: Why does Brody's wife call him Brody? His first name is Nicholas. This annoys me. Her horrible acting also annoys me. And her disappointing boobs.
I thought her boobs were reasonable.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Bingo on November 29, 2012, 09:38:49 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on November 29, 2012, 12:57:36 AM
Quote from: AFS on November 29, 2012, 12:17:59 AM
Homeland question: Why does Brody's wife call him Brody? His first name is Nicholas. This annoys me. Her horrible acting also annoys me. And her disappointing boobs.
I thought her boobs were reasonable.

I thought that was an extremely "good" scene. Who watching wasn't wishing to be in Mikes position  8)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ballinaman on November 29, 2012, 09:59:42 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on November 29, 2012, 12:57:36 AM
Quote from: AFS on November 29, 2012, 12:17:59 AM
Homeland question: Why does Brody's wife call him Brody? His first name is Nicholas. This annoys me. Her horrible acting also annoys me. And her disappointing boobs.
I thought her boobs were reasonable.
For a lizard she's grand alright. Good summary regarding the Quinn plot there, found myself going what the f**k.

Got landed tickets for the audience of Craig Doyle Show last night...on TV tonight. Doyle is a right bollix, really arrogant to a few lads in the crowd who were only having a bit of craic. Greg Proops and the Principal from the Inbetweeners were actually funny enough, I was shocked. Louis Walsh was on too, gives the Irish Sun a right going over.
Went for the gawk at RTE more than anything else, free wine before was handy too.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Hardy on November 29, 2012, 11:52:19 AM
Craig Doyle – now there's a question. What exactly is his talent, his area of expertise, his experience, his training, his body of knowledge or what particular aptitude, capacity, flair, gift or ability (thanks, Mr. Roget)  qualifies him for anything, much less to present himself to an audience of millions as someone who merits being listened to for any length of time beyond two-and-a-half seconds or being looked at for any reason at all other than to illustrate to your kids what a **** looks like?

I'm going to sponsor a little competition. A prize for the best new word minted to describe the particular package of posing, talentless complacency that is Craig Doyle.

The prize? I'll scan the TV schedules daily and text the winner with a twelve-hour warning of any potential inadvertent sighting of Doylery in casual channel-flicking.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: LeoMc on November 29, 2012, 11:54:39 AM
Quote from: MasterShake on November 28, 2012, 04:09:34 PM
Quote from: LeoMc on November 28, 2012, 08:52:45 AM
Quote from: Bingo on November 06, 2012, 12:42:11 PM
I'm excited by the thoughts of it! Might even try to go online and watch it tonight rather than wait till Friday as usual.

It and Homelands this evening are great to watch.

When did Peter Quinn come under suspicion so that they discovered his links to shady illegal operations?

***SPOILER ALERT***

Early in Season 2 when we were first introduced to "Peter Quinn", Saul asked Virgil and Max (a great and understated duo) to do some digging on Quinn.
Saul, who has been with the CIA for 30 years, and knows everybody in the intelligence analysis field, had never heard of him. Neither had Carrie. Both knew it was weird that Quinn was unknown to them, and yet he's assigned to head a team to track and trap Brody - an agent of Abu Nazir.
The break-in at Quinn's place was the culmination of Virgil and Max's digging, as they could find nothing else on him. Tho it is weird that the show should only loop back round to that sub-plot seven odd episodes after first mentioning it.
Cheers, sounds familiar now that you summarise it.
Didn't realise his first name was Peter until Tuesday night.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on November 29, 2012, 11:58:39 AM
Quote from: Hardy on November 29, 2012, 11:52:19 AM
Craig Doyle – now there's a question. What exactly is his talent, his area of expertise, his experience, his training, his body of knowledge or what particular aptitude, capacity, flair, gift or ability (thanks, Mr. Roget)  qualifies him for anything, much less to present himself to an audience of millions as someone who merits being listened to for any length of time beyond two-and-a-half seconds or being looked at for any reason at all other than to illustrate to your kids what a **** looks like?

I'm going to sponsor a little competition. A prize for the best new word minted to describe the particular package of posing, talentless complacency that is Craig Doyle.

The prize? I'll scan the TV schedules daily and text the winner with a twelve-hour warning of any potential inadvertent sighting of Doylery in casual channel-flicking.

Troglodoily - frilly, ornamental and impractical, should live in a cave.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ballinaman on November 29, 2012, 12:03:11 PM
Quote from: Hardy on November 29, 2012, 11:52:19 AM
Craig Doyle – now there's a question. What exactly is his talent, his area of expertise, his experience, his training, his body of knowledge or what particular aptitude, capacity, flair, gift or ability (thanks, Mr. Roget)  qualifies him for anything, much less to present himself to an audience of millions as someone who merits being listened to for any length of time beyond two-and-a-half seconds or being looked at for any reason at all other than to illustrate to your kids what a **** looks like?

I'm going to sponsor a little competition. A prize for the best new word minted to describe the particular package of posing, talentless complacency that is Craig Doyle.

The prize? I'll scan the TV schedules daily and text the winner with a twelve-hour warning of any potential inadvertent sighting of Doylery in casual channel-flicking.
Agree 100%. He could read from the auto q with ease but any sort of off the cuff banter, you could see how awkward he was.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on November 29, 2012, 01:41:47 PM
Quote from: LeoMc on November 29, 2012, 11:54:39 AM
Quote from: MasterShake on November 28, 2012, 04:09:34 PM
Quote from: LeoMc on November 28, 2012, 08:52:45 AM
Quote from: Bingo on November 06, 2012, 12:42:11 PM
I'm excited by the thoughts of it! Might even try to go online and watch it tonight rather than wait till Friday as usual.

It and Homelands this evening are great to watch.

When did Peter Quinn come under suspicion so that they discovered his links to shady illegal operations?

***SPOILER ALERT***

Early in Season 2 when we were first introduced to "Peter Quinn", Saul asked Virgil and Max (a great and understated duo) to do some digging on Quinn.
Saul, who has been with the CIA for 30 years, and knows everybody in the intelligence analysis field, had never heard of him. Neither had Carrie. Both knew it was weird that Quinn was unknown to them, and yet he's assigned to head a team to track and trap Brody - an agent of Abu Nazir.
The break-in at Quinn's place was the culmination of Virgil and Max's digging, as they could find nothing else on him. Tho it is weird that the show should only loop back round to that sub-plot seven odd episodes after first mentioning it.
Cheers, sounds familiar now that you summarise it.
Didn't realise his first name was Peter until Tuesday night.

Great finish to that episode. Wasn't too handy when he was in Gettysburg getting shot up, played dead really well
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: the Deel Rover on December 03, 2012, 02:21:10 PM
Quote from: laoislad on November 12, 2012, 11:00:17 PM
Quote from: Declan on November 12, 2012, 10:23:51 PM
QuoteWhat did yiz think of the new love/hate episode?

Thought it was great.
Just watched it there. Brilliant show.

Missed the 1st 2 series so the box set is a must for christmas . I'm glued to series 3 great show imo . Nearly scared to talk to a dub at this stage  ;) :D
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Syferus on December 03, 2012, 09:45:59 PM
Jaysus, St. Brigid(s) is even getting mentioned in Dexter. You won't here the patron saint of Cross (Wee Osin, of course) getting that sort of 'mad props' from excellent television shows.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on December 03, 2012, 09:57:19 PM
Quote from: the Deel Rover on December 03, 2012, 02:21:10 PM
Quote from: laoislad on November 12, 2012, 11:00:17 PM
Quote from: Declan on November 12, 2012, 10:23:51 PM
QuoteWhat did yiz think of the new love/hate episode?

Thought it was great.
Just watched it there. Brilliant show.

Missed the 1st 2 series so the box set is a must for christmas . I'm glued to series 3 great show imo . Nearly scared to talk to a dub at this stage  ;) :D


Don't ever trust a Dub!
And now they have Nordie animals in the show too!
Great show though.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Celt_Man on December 13, 2012, 08:06:52 PM
Great finish to The Walking Dead mid-season finale.... Turning into a top top show

Looking forward to a very lazy holidays (all I can really afford anyway!!) and tearing into The Borgias, Strike Back: Vengance, Continuum, Fringe, Supernatural Season 7 and a rip of movies too!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on December 16, 2012, 10:36:11 PM
Great season ending episode of  Love/Hate tonight.
What a show it is too,possibly the best show RTE have ever made imo,looking forward to season 4!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Harold Disgracey on December 16, 2012, 10:53:35 PM
Good finish alright, didn't see that coming! Fantastic show.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: theticklemister on December 16, 2012, 10:59:14 PM
Do rte give the republicans a rought touch in it?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: LeoMc on December 17, 2012, 08:45:50 AM
Quote from: theticklemister on December 16, 2012, 10:59:14 PM
Do rte give the republicans a rought touch in it?
?
It is a fictional drama.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ballinaman on December 17, 2012, 11:49:49 PM
Homeland season 2 finale was decent!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on December 18, 2012, 09:49:27 AM
Quote from: ballinaman on December 17, 2012, 11:49:49 PM
Homeland season 2 finale was decent!

Haven't seen it yet but watched Dexter's season finale. It was good as well but not as good as the last 2. Great show though. Hope to get through Homeland and the last 2 Love/Hate's this evening. Should be a good evening!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: LeoMc on December 18, 2012, 11:25:59 AM
Quote from: ballinaman on December 17, 2012, 11:49:49 PM
Homeland season 2 finale was decent!

On tonight here, no spoilers please.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Dinny Breen on December 18, 2012, 11:32:54 AM
I'll watch the Homeland finale tonight but as a show it has definitely jumped the shark and I won't be watching season 3.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Canalman on December 18, 2012, 12:18:26 PM
Just finished Lilyhammer. Whimsical enough show and definitely different from the more serious and intense other tv shows. Alot of  tv "small town" stock characters in it.
A bit of a running gag through the show (pre Breivek I presume) as to how liberal Norway is.

I enjoyed it anyway but might not be to everyone's taste.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on December 18, 2012, 12:32:17 PM
Quote from: Canalman on December 18, 2012, 12:18:26 PM
Just finished Lilyhammer. Whimsical enough show and definitely different from the more serious and intense other tv shows. Alot of  tv "small town" stock characters in it.
A bit of a running gag through the show (pre Breivek I presume) as to how liberal Norway is.

I enjoyed it anyway but might not be to everyone's taste.

I liked it too; though I thought they overplayed the culture clash elements. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on December 18, 2012, 01:20:06 PM
Quote from: screenexile on December 18, 2012, 09:49:27 AM
Quote from: ballinaman on December 17, 2012, 11:49:49 PM
Homeland season 2 finale was decent!

Haven't seen it yet but watched Dexter's season finale. It was good as well but not as good as the last 2. Great show though. Hope to get through Homeland and the last 2 Love/Hate's this evening. Should be a good evening!
I got a bottle of champagne and a box of rubbers in my Secret Santa at work so I'm hoping for a good evening too. I just hope the wife is out when I get home  ;D
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on December 18, 2012, 03:41:40 PM
Quote from: screenexile on December 18, 2012, 09:49:27 AM
Quote from: ballinaman on December 17, 2012, 11:49:49 PM
Homeland season 2 finale was decent!

Haven't seen it yet but watched Dexter's season finale. It was good as well but not as good as the last 2. Great show though. Hope to get through Homeland and the last 2 Love/Hate's this evening. Should be a good evening!

Homeland has been excellent,can't wait for Season 3!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: BenDover on December 18, 2012, 03:54:03 PM
Quote from: laoislad on December 18, 2012, 03:41:40 PM
Quote from: screenexile on December 18, 2012, 09:49:27 AM
Quote from: ballinaman on December 17, 2012, 11:49:49 PM
Homeland season 2 finale was decent!

Haven't seen it yet but watched Dexter's season finale. It was good as well but not as good as the last 2. Great show though. Hope to get through Homeland and the last 2 Love/Hate's this evening. Should be a good evening!

Homeland has been excellent,can't wait for Season 3!
I thought last weeks episode would have been perfect to end this season on but it will be interesting to see where they take Homeland now Nazir has been killed. Is Carrie and Brody gona go up against the CIA?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: rodney trotter on December 18, 2012, 03:57:56 PM
Be great if they made another Entourage series, doubt that will happen..
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ballinaman on December 18, 2012, 04:16:48 PM
Quote from: LeoMc on December 18, 2012, 11:25:59 AM
Quote from: ballinaman on December 17, 2012, 11:49:49 PM
Homeland season 2 finale was decent!

On tonight here, no spoilers please.
Wouldn't do that in fairness. Downloaded it last night and watched it, can't be dealing with ads on RTE!

Great finale, some great scenes shot well. Different sort of vibe to previous episodes. Sets it up Season 3 well, not in an annoying way.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on December 18, 2012, 04:21:54 PM
Was that the boul' Francie Brady in the last Love/Hate??
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ballinaman on December 18, 2012, 04:23:00 PM
Quote from: screenexile on December 18, 2012, 04:21:54 PM
Was that the boul' Francie Brady in the last Love/Hate??
Aye, thought Nige was going to get the Mrs Nugent treatment when i saw him!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on December 18, 2012, 04:33:53 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on December 18, 2012, 01:20:06 PM
Quote from: screenexile on December 18, 2012, 09:49:27 AM
Quote from: ballinaman on December 17, 2012, 11:49:49 PM
Homeland season 2 finale was decent!

Haven't seen it yet but watched Dexter's season finale. It was good as well but not as good as the last 2. Great show though. Hope to get through Homeland and the last 2 Love/Hate's this evening. Should be a good evening!
I got a bottle of champagne and a box of rubbers in my Secret Santa at work so I'm hoping for a good evening too. I just hope the wife is out when I get home  ;D

Posh w**k?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on December 18, 2012, 10:27:29 PM
Well that was a different ending to what I was expecting, a lot of unanswered questions. Who is the mole inside? Saul?  Did Brody do it after all? Cracking show and have really not seen anything (drama wise) as good as it in a long time. Early Cracker and Trial and retribution where decent drama's but the American's really do it on a grander, stylish scale
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: From the Bunker on December 18, 2012, 10:32:44 PM
Sol is such a great character. You just don't know who he really is! Great finish, did not know how they would keep Brodys character legitimately alive, but they have just about managed!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Dinny Breen on December 19, 2012, 11:32:25 AM
This sketch sums up Homeland for me

http://socialitelife.com/lol-anne-hathaway-spoofs-claire-danes-and-homeland-on-snl-video-11-2012 (http://socialitelife.com/lol-anne-hathaway-spoofs-claire-danes-and-homeland-on-snl-video-11-2012)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jonah on December 19, 2012, 11:43:33 AM
I'm glad I watched Homeland last night and didn't wait till tonight like I was gonna do as Milltown and From the Bunker have pretty much given it away for anyone who hasn't watched it!

Great show though, season 3 is set up nicely and I'm looking forward to it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on December 19, 2012, 01:44:05 PM
Quote from: Jonah on December 19, 2012, 11:43:33 AM
I'm glad I watched Homeland last night and didn't wait till tonight like I was gonna do as Milltown and From the Bunker have pretty much given it away for anyone who hasn't watched it!

Great show though, season 3 is set up nicely and I'm looking forward to it.

f**k!! Didn't realise people would wait untill Sunday and watch on 4!! Sorry
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on December 19, 2012, 07:12:27 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on December 19, 2012, 01:44:05 PM
Quote from: Jonah on December 19, 2012, 11:43:33 AM
I'm glad I watched Homeland last night and didn't wait till tonight like I was gonna do as Milltown and From the Bunker have pretty much given it away for anyone who hasn't watched it!

Great show though, season 3 is set up nicely and I'm looking forward to it.

f**k!! Didn't realise people would wait untill Sunday and watch on 4!! Sorry
Aye cheers.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggy90 on December 19, 2012, 08:11:22 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on December 19, 2012, 01:44:05 PM
Quote from: Jonah on December 19, 2012, 11:43:33 AM
I'm glad I watched Homeland last night and didn't wait till tonight like I was gonna do as Milltown and From the Bunker have pretty much given it away for anyone who hasn't watched it!

Great show though, season 3 is set up nicely and I'm looking forward to it.

f**k!! Didn't realise people would wait untill Sunday and watch on 4!! Sorry

Donut. >:(
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on December 19, 2012, 09:20:06 PM
Quote from: ziggy90 on December 19, 2012, 08:11:22 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on December 19, 2012, 01:44:05 PM
Quote from: Jonah on December 19, 2012, 11:43:33 AM
I'm glad I watched Homeland last night and didn't wait till tonight like I was gonna do as Milltown and From the Bunker have pretty much given it away for anyone who hasn't watched it!

Great show though, season 3 is set up nicely and I'm looking forward to it.

f**k!! Didn't realise people would wait untill Sunday and watch on 4!! Sorry

Donut. >:(

Ah go fook yourselves lol
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on December 19, 2012, 09:21:31 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on December 19, 2012, 09:20:06 PM
Quote from: ziggy90 on December 19, 2012, 08:11:22 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on December 19, 2012, 01:44:05 PM
Quote from: Jonah on December 19, 2012, 11:43:33 AM
I'm glad I watched Homeland last night and didn't wait till tonight like I was gonna do as Milltown and From the Bunker have pretty much given it away for anyone who hasn't watched it!

Great show though, season 3 is set up nicely and I'm looking forward to it.

f**k!! Didn't realise people would wait untill Sunday and watch on 4!! Sorry

Donut. >:(

Ah go fook yourselves lol
I watched it last night but cunting Sky+ stopped recording a few mins from end just as Brody was about to kill the President! Seems to have a habit of that on RTE.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on December 19, 2012, 09:42:41 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on December 19, 2012, 09:21:31 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on December 19, 2012, 09:20:06 PM
Quote from: ziggy90 on December 19, 2012, 08:11:22 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on December 19, 2012, 01:44:05 PM
Quote from: Jonah on December 19, 2012, 11:43:33 AM
I'm glad I watched Homeland last night and didn't wait till tonight like I was gonna do as Milltown and From the Bunker have pretty much given it away for anyone who hasn't watched it!

Great show though, season 3 is set up nicely and I'm looking forward to it.

f**k!! Didn't realise people would wait until Sunday and watch on 4!! Sorry

Donut. >:(

Ah go fook yourselves lol
I watched it last night but cunting Sky+ stopped recording a few mins from end just as Brody was about to kill the President! Seems to have a habit of that on RTE.

Season 1 box set available here but the second series isn't? Well that's not true you can get it online from the States but looking to get it as a Xmas gift, is there anywhere else i can get it?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggy90 on December 19, 2012, 09:47:22 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on December 19, 2012, 09:21:31 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on December 19, 2012, 09:20:06 PM
Quote from: ziggy90 on December 19, 2012, 08:11:22 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on December 19, 2012, 01:44:05 PM
Quote from: Jonah on December 19, 2012, 11:43:33 AM
I'm glad I watched Homeland last night and didn't wait till tonight like I was gonna do as Milltown and From the Bunker have pretty much given it away for anyone who hasn't watched it!

Great show though, season 3 is set up nicely and I'm looking forward to it.

f**k!! Didn't realise people would wait untill Sunday and watch on 4!! Sorry

Donut. >:(

Ah go fook yourselves lol
I watched it last night but cunting Sky+ stopped recording a few mins from end just as Brody was about to kill the President! Seems to have a habit of that on RTE.

Fargin hell, you're as bad as the other donut. Some of us wont get to see it until Sunday.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: BenDover on December 20, 2012, 08:57:53 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on December 19, 2012, 09:21:31 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on December 19, 2012, 09:20:06 PM
Quote from: ziggy90 on December 19, 2012, 08:11:22 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on December 19, 2012, 01:44:05 PM
Quote from: Jonah on December 19, 2012, 11:43:33 AM
I'm glad I watched Homeland last night and didn't wait till tonight like I was gonna do as Milltown and From the Bunker have pretty much given it away for anyone who hasn't watched it!

Great show though, season 3 is set up nicely and I'm looking forward to it.

f**k!! Didn't realise people would wait untill Sunday and watch on 4!! Sorry

Donut. >:(

Ah go fook yourselves lol
I watched it last night but cunting Sky+ stopped recording a few mins from end just as Brody was about to kill the President! Seems to have a habit of that on RTE.

Same thing happened to me fkn Sky+ was ripping. Great finish to this season and sets it up nicely for the 3rd
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Minder on December 20, 2012, 09:02:25 AM
Same here with Sky+, it is on RTE Player but doesent seem to be available here in the north. Probably because CH4 are also showing it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: trileacman on December 21, 2012, 01:28:03 AM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on December 19, 2012, 11:32:25 AM
This sketch sums up Homeland for me

http://socialitelife.com/lol-anne-hathaway-spoofs-claire-danes-and-homeland-on-snl-video-11-2012 (http://socialitelife.com/lol-anne-hathaway-spoofs-claire-danes-and-homeland-on-snl-video-11-2012)

What are you watching now instead? Sometimes Homeland does annoy me but it's better than an awful lot of tv on now.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on December 21, 2012, 09:32:13 AM
Quote from: trileacman on December 21, 2012, 01:28:03 AM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on December 19, 2012, 11:32:25 AM
This sketch sums up Homeland for me

http://socialitelife.com/lol-anne-hathaway-spoofs-claire-danes-and-homeland-on-snl-video-11-2012 (http://socialitelife.com/lol-anne-hathaway-spoofs-claire-danes-and-homeland-on-snl-video-11-2012)

What are you watching now instead? Sometimes Homeland does annoy me but it's better than an awful lot of tv on now.

The more I look at it the more it seems like 24!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: clarshack on December 21, 2012, 09:41:30 AM
Quote from: screenexile on December 21, 2012, 09:32:13 AM
Quote from: trileacman on December 21, 2012, 01:28:03 AM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on December 19, 2012, 11:32:25 AM
This sketch sums up Homeland for me

http://socialitelife.com/lol-anne-hathaway-spoofs-claire-danes-and-homeland-on-snl-video-11-2012 (http://socialitelife.com/lol-anne-hathaway-spoofs-claire-danes-and-homeland-on-snl-video-11-2012)

What are you watching now instead? Sometimes Homeland does annoy me but it's better than an awful lot of tv on now.

The more I look at it the more it seems like 24!

starting to think that myself too.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on December 21, 2012, 10:45:14 AM
Season 3 of Boardwalk done and dusted, what an ending.  Arguably the best show on TV at the minute.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: BennyHarp on December 21, 2012, 10:48:50 AM
Has anyone watched Breaking Bad? Want to get a box set for Christmas and just wondering what to get. That, Sons of Anarchary or Prison Break are on the list at the minute as I havent seen any of them but heard decent reviews.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Minder on December 21, 2012, 10:52:05 AM
Quote from: BennyHarp on December 21, 2012, 10:48:50 AM
Has anyone watched Breaking Bad? Want to get a box set for Christmas and just wondering what to get. That, Sons of Anarchary or Prison Break are on the list at the minute as I havent seen any of them but heard decent reviews.

Breaking Bad is as good a show as you will see.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Hardy on December 21, 2012, 11:50:29 AM
Quote from: Minder on December 21, 2012, 10:52:05 AM
Quote from: BennyHarp on December 21, 2012, 10:48:50 AM
Has anyone watched Breaking Bad? Want to get a box set for Christmas and just wondering what to get. That, Sons of Anarchary or Prison Break are on the list at the minute as I havent seen any of them but heard decent reviews.

Breaking Bad is as good a show as you will see.

It's the best TV series ever for me.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggy90 on December 21, 2012, 11:58:36 AM
Quote from: Hardy on December 21, 2012, 11:50:29 AM
Quote from: Minder on December 21, 2012, 10:52:05 AM
Quote from: BennyHarp on December 21, 2012, 10:48:50 AM
Has anyone watched Breaking Bad? Want to get a box set for Christmas and just wondering what to get. That, Sons of Anarchary or Prison Break are on the list at the minute as I havent seen any of them but heard decent reviews.

Breaking Bad is as good a show as you will see.


It's the best TV series ever for me.

Really? Better than the Sopranos? If it comes that highly recommended I'll have to give it a gawk. How many series are there and is it finished?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on December 21, 2012, 12:06:35 PM
Sopranos was good, but out of them all I don't think anything could beat 24.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on December 21, 2012, 12:09:40 PM
Quote from: ziggy90 on December 21, 2012, 11:58:36 AM
Quote from: Hardy on December 21, 2012, 11:50:29 AM
Quote from: Minder on December 21, 2012, 10:52:05 AM
Quote from: BennyHarp on December 21, 2012, 10:48:50 AM
Has anyone watched Breaking Bad? Want to get a box set for Christmas and just wondering what to get. That, Sons of Anarchary or Prison Break are on the list at the minute as I havent seen any of them but heard decent reviews.

Breaking Bad is as good a show as you will see.


It's the best TV series ever for me.

Really? Better than the Sopranos? If it comes that highly recommended I'll have to give it a Gawk. How many series are there and is it finished?
Hardy has been around since before tv so he has seen them all.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: onefaircounty on December 21, 2012, 12:14:49 PM
Breaking Bad - 10/10
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggy90 on December 21, 2012, 12:20:23 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on December 21, 2012, 12:06:35 PM
Sopranos was good, but out of them all I don't think anything could beat 24.

To each his own.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Dinny Breen on December 21, 2012, 12:22:30 PM
Quote from: trileacman on December 21, 2012, 01:28:03 AM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on December 19, 2012, 11:32:25 AM
This sketch sums up Homeland for me

http://socialitelife.com/lol-anne-hathaway-spoofs-claire-danes-and-homeland-on-snl-video-11-2012 (http://socialitelife.com/lol-anne-hathaway-spoofs-claire-danes-and-homeland-on-snl-video-11-2012)

What are you watching now instead? Sometimes Homeland does annoy me but it's better than an awful lot of tv on now.

It was good TV but this season was a bit OTT at times, 24 is a good comparison alright.

At a lull now but have been watching Walking Dead, Boardwalk Empire (Season 3 was epic) and board favourite Breaking Bad. Going to start into The Killing and have acquired Love/Hate which I haven't seen yet at all.

Awaiting the return of Game of Thrones and Mad Men.

The Wire is still the greatest imho....
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggy90 on December 21, 2012, 12:26:25 PM
I'd love to agree Dinny, but I still think the Sopranos shades it. Imho.........
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: clarshack on December 21, 2012, 12:38:04 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on December 21, 2012, 10:45:14 AM
Season 3 of Boardwalk done and dusted, what an ending.  Arguably the best show on TV at the minute.

yeah, boardwalk is best show around atm. imo it's better than the sopranos.

also thought the walking dead was good this season and ended well for the mid season finale.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on December 21, 2012, 12:54:46 PM
Quote from: clarshack on December 21, 2012, 12:38:04 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on December 21, 2012, 10:45:14 AM
Season 3 of Boardwalk done and dusted, what an ending.  Arguably the best show on TV at the minute.

yeah, boardwalk is best show around atm. imo it's better than the sopranos.

also thought the walking dead was good this season and ended well for the mid season finale.

Boardwalk for me is better than Sopranos.  Its still in its infancy so don't know where it will rank overall.  24 was the best I have watched, with Lost up there too.  Watched Walking Dead and so far it has been very good.  Also watched a pile of shows over the past few years that were decent, some have been kept on some were cancelled.  Watched Journeyman, Flashforward, The Event, Touch, Alcatraz and Falling Skies as well as Sopranos, 24 Lost and Boardwalk Empire.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Hardy on December 21, 2012, 02:22:10 PM
Quote from: ziggy90 on December 21, 2012, 11:58:36 AM
Quote from: Hardy on December 21, 2012, 11:50:29 AM
Quote from: Minder on December 21, 2012, 10:52:05 AM
Quote from: BennyHarp on December 21, 2012, 10:48:50 AM
Has anyone watched Breaking Bad? Want to get a box set for Christmas and just wondering what to get. That, Sons of Anarchary or Prison Break are on the list at the minute as I havent seen any of them but heard decent reviews.

Breaking Bad is as good a show as you will see.


It's the best TV series ever for me.

Really? Better than the Sopranos? If it comes that highly recommended I'll have to give it a gawk. How many series are there and is it finished?

Definitely. The Sopranos had been my No. 1. I haven't seen 24. I saw most of the first season of The Wire and, while I appreciate the reasons for the great reviews, it just didn't quite hit those highs for me. I've seen the first three episodes of Boardwalk Empire and, though I'll stick with it and am assured it improves, I see nothing so far to put it in the same league as the Sopranos or Breaking Bad. In both cases, one thing missing for me (so far) is characters you can identify and empathise with. Both the Sopranos and Breaking bad are brilliant on that score - they make you care about what happens to some awful low-lifes.

The thing that makes Breaking Bad so good, for me, is the imaginative storyline. The situations they set up are just the most inventive and tension-filled I've seen. The old "edge-of-the-seat" cliché applies big time. A number of episodes had me sitting up straight when they finished and just going "wow!" out loud. The only aspect in which it doesn't measure up to the Sopranos is humour. There is one solid gold comic character - Saul Goodman, brilliantly played by Bob Odenkirk - and he on his own is one of the best characters in any series, but overall there is much less humour in BB than in most good series.

There are five seasons. S5, billed as the final one, is halfway through, the final eight episodes coming out next summer.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggy90 on December 21, 2012, 02:32:53 PM
Great synopsis Hardy, I'd agree with everything you said about the Sopranos but I also think the Wire is just as good albeit in it's own way.

Thanks for the shout about Breaking Bad, I'll definitely give it a view.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Canalman on December 21, 2012, 06:08:10 PM
Would also strongly recommend Breaking Bad and I have only seen the first two seasons.

Truth be told as I have posted here before The Killing is way too long and not as good as touted. Could have dropped 8 episodes easily without any major troubles imvho.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: trileacman on December 21, 2012, 06:23:08 PM
Wouldn't be as avid a tv man as most on here but I always the first season of prison break up there with anything I've seen. It went to complete shit an episode into the 2nd series but for those first season episodes it was fantastic.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Syferus on December 21, 2012, 07:36:36 PM
I don't know how much humour you can have with a main character who has cancer and is likely to die, has decided to cook meth to provide for his family and then finds that act has destroyed his family.

Jesse has always been a quasi-comic character anyways and it's the quietness of  the show that's always struck me. It never feels the need to fill the spaces in-between with words and relies on the actors to convey the emotions, something that is far rarer than it sounds.

I think Saul is excellent too but if anything he's probably too much of a characture.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: thewobbler on December 21, 2012, 09:01:23 PM
I think I've said it on before, but series 4 of Breaking Bad is the greatest thing on TV ever. If series 5 holds together it might topple The Wire as my favourite show of all.

The ironic thing about BB is I truly despise most of the main characters. Walt and Skylar are horrible, Hank and Marie are irritating. Jesse is mostly a p***k. But the supporting cast, from Jesse's two mates to Saul, Gus and Mike, to the weird Mexican twins, to Gomez, to the lunatic dealers from S1, are utterly brilliant.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: AFS on December 22, 2012, 12:59:37 AM
Sort of similar finales to the recent series of The Killing and Homeland. Wasn't dying about either really. The ending in the The Killing didn't really sit very well with the rest of the show, in my mind anyway. While the ending in Homeland was typically ridiculous. A pity it's The Killing and not Homeland that's calling it quits. Must get onto Breaking Bad next.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on December 22, 2012, 02:18:07 PM
There are some lads here that watch a lot of TV, I'd say during the week I'd watch one or two shows regularly, A film if there is a decent one on and the X factor shows as the wife loves them, though starting to wane now. TV is mainly watched by the kids till about 9 then I'd get an hour or so then bed.

How many hours a week would most spend watching TV?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on December 22, 2012, 03:01:56 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on December 22, 2012, 02:18:07 PM
There are some lads here that watch a lot of TV, I'd say during the week I'd watch one or two shows regularly, A film if there is a decent one on and the X factor shows as the wife loves them, though starting to wane now. TV is mainly watched by the kids till about 9 then I'd get an hour or so then bed.

How many hours a week would most spend watching TV?
A couple of hours a day during the week - generally 9.30pm til 11.30pm. More at the weekend.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: fitzroyalty on December 22, 2012, 03:02:55 PM
Does anyone else think peep show is brilliant?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ballinaman on December 22, 2012, 03:06:12 PM
Quote from: fitzroyalty on December 22, 2012, 03:02:55 PM
Does anyone else think peep show is brilliant?
Yep, the wedding episode is genius.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on December 23, 2012, 11:23:14 PM
alrite dudes, breaking bad, youve sold it to me! one question, is it appropriate as an xmas pressie for the missus, or would that be stretching it?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on December 24, 2012, 09:19:11 AM
hmon toerags i gotta go chrimbo shoppin :-)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on December 24, 2012, 09:40:47 AM
In a word, No.

Unless you are one of these guys who buys gifts for others but really want it for yourself.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on December 24, 2012, 10:26:20 AM
lol. do you know me?! nah not usually my form, thought i could sneak such a pressie in just the once. didnt read like it would be her cup of tea. may just buy it for meself so, ta
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gerrykeegan on December 24, 2012, 11:01:56 AM
The first couple of episodes are very violent blood everywhere, my misses wasnt overly impressed, but once we got past that bit she really enjoys it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Hardy on December 24, 2012, 11:43:17 AM
Unfortunately, I couldn't get mine past the second episode. I think she's still a little worried that I think it's the greatest series ever. Yesterday I couldn't find the hatchet.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Croí na hÉireann on December 26, 2012, 02:39:12 PM
Quote from: Hardy on December 21, 2012, 02:22:10 PM
Quote from: ziggy90 on December 21, 2012, 11:58:36 AM
Quote from: Hardy on December 21, 2012, 11:50:29 AM
Quote from: Minder on December 21, 2012, 10:52:05 AM
Quote from: BennyHarp on December 21, 2012, 10:48:50 AM
Has anyone watched Breaking Bad? Want to get a box set for Christmas and just wondering what to get. That, Sons of Anarchary or Prison Break are on the list at the minute as I havent seen any of them but heard decent reviews.

Breaking Bad is as good a show as you will see.


It's the best TV series ever for me.

Really? Better than the Sopranos? If it comes that highly recommended I'll have to give it a gawk. How many series are there and is it finished?

Definitely. The Sopranos had been my No. 1. I haven't seen 24. I saw most of the first season of The Wire and, while I appreciate the reasons for the great reviews, it just didn't quite hit those highs for me. I've seen the first three episodes of Boardwalk Empire and, though I'll stick with it and am assured it improves, I see nothing so far to put it in the same league as the Sopranos or Breaking Bad. In both cases, one thing missing for me (so far) is characters you can identify and empathise with. Both the Sopranos and Breaking bad are brilliant on that score - they make you care about what happens to some awful low-lifes.

The thing that makes Breaking Bad so good, for me, is the imaginative storyline. The situations they set up are just the most inventive and tension-filled I've seen. The old "edge-of-the-seat" cliché applies big time. A number of episodes had me sitting up straight when they finished and just going "wow!" out loud. The only aspect in which it doesn't measure up to the Sopranos is humour. There is one solid gold comic character - Saul Goodman, brilliantly played by Bob Odenkirk - and he on his own is one of the best characters in any series, but overall there is much less humour in BB than in most good series.

There are five seasons. S5, billed as the final one, is halfway through, the final eight episodes coming out next summer.

Force yourself to watch the first two and a half series of the wire. You will be hooked by then with the finest two series of television still to come. You will find yourself going back over the first season again on completion to get a fresh perspective on it.

24 is a poor man's Homeland, chewing gum for the eyes.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ONeill on December 27, 2012, 10:44:15 PM
Quote from: gerrykeegan on December 24, 2012, 11:01:56 AM
The first couple of episodes are very violent blood everywhere, my misses wasnt overly impressed, but once we got past that bit she really enjoys it.

The wife was the opposite - she loved it as much as I did.

I think it's the only series I've ever stuck with. I'd disagree about the lack of humour. I found some of the surreal scenarios Walt and Jesse found themselves in fairly funny. Smirkingly funny.

I'm still rooting for Walt.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on January 07, 2013, 11:08:04 PM
I think the Family Guy writers read this thread!

http://www.joe.ie/entertainment/television/video-family-guy-sketch-nails-what-everyone-is-thinking-about-breaking-bad-and-the-wire-0032423-1
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Croí na hÉireann on January 08, 2013, 03:46:02 PM
S1E1 of Sleeper Cell is starting on CBS Action tonight, any good, anyone recommend or not?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: johnneycool on January 08, 2013, 04:02:07 PM
Corrie is getting a bit spicey at the mo lads, Tyrone would be having a bit of a thing with Fizz if his current chick (better looking, but nuts) would stop battering the bejaysus out of him, Kev Websters lezza daughter was having a lick and cuddle with her physio, kev non too pleased, but he can hardly talk as he had  a run at the same daughters shrink, but got knocked back.

Also Nick Tinsley (the third) has had a rattle at Davids chick after getting jilted at the alter by the one with the turn in her eye, who's been suckered in by Peter 'bad boy' Barlow who arrived back with Carla on tow, Carla had a bit of a fight with the one with the turn in her eye and had pissed back off stateside but arrived back unexpectedly and nearly caught Pete out.

And even Gail is getting a bit moist with that suave Nigel Havers lad who's already banged her ma, the rentaghost one and took off with her money.

It's all happening down Weatherfield way.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Canalman on January 08, 2013, 04:08:55 PM
Saw "Celebrity " Come Dine with Me last night...... 1st episode. Only recognized 2 of the "celebrities" Rosanna Davison and the actor Joe Rooney.......... Fr Damo in Father Ted (whom none of the other "celebrities" knew.) As for the other 3 hadn't a breeze.
Easy watching and the part which they played charades after dinner was hilarious. Expect to see it on youtube shortly.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: 5 Sams on January 08, 2013, 04:34:10 PM
Quote from: johnneycool on January 08, 2013, 04:02:07 PM
Corrie is getting a bit spicey at the mo lads, Tyrone would be having a bit of a thing with Fizz if his current chick (better looking, but nuts) would stop battering the bejaysus out of him, Kev Websters lezza daughter was having a lick and cuddle with her physio, kev non too pleased, but he can hardly talk as he had  a run at the same daughters shrink, but got knocked back.

Also Nick Tinsley (the third) has had a rattle at Davids chick after getting jilted at the alter by the one with the turn in her eye, who's been suckered in by Peter 'bad boy' Barlow who arrived back with Carla on tow, Carla had a bit of a fight with the one with the turn in her eye and had pissed back off stateside but arrived back unexpectedly and nearly caught Pete out.

And even Gail is getting a bit moist with that suave Nigel Havers lad who's already banged her ma, the rentaghost one and took off with her money.

It's all happening down Weatherfield way.

;D ;D ;D Excelleny stuff Johnny....It would nearly make me watch it again. Is thon yoke Rosie Webster still in it??
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: johnneycool on January 09, 2013, 10:58:42 AM
Quote from: 5 Sams on January 08, 2013, 04:34:10 PM
Quote from: johnneycool on January 08, 2013, 04:02:07 PM
Corrie is getting a bit spicey at the mo lads, Tyrone would be having a bit of a thing with Fizz if his current chick (better looking, but nuts) would stop battering the bejaysus out of him, Kev Websters lezza daughter was having a lick and cuddle with her physio, kev non too pleased, but he can hardly talk as he had  a run at the same daughters shrink, but got knocked back.

Also Nick Tinsley (the third) has had a rattle at Davids chick after getting jilted at the alter by the one with the turn in her eye, who's been suckered in by Peter 'bad boy' Barlow who arrived back with Carla on tow, Carla had a bit of a fight with the one with the turn in her eye and had pissed back off stateside but arrived back unexpectedly and nearly caught Pete out.

And even Gail is getting a bit moist with that suave Nigel Havers lad who's already banged her ma, the rentaghost one and took off with her money.

It's all happening down Weatherfield way.

;D ;D ;D Excelleny stuff Johnny....It would nearly make me watch it again. Is thon yoke Rosie Webster still in it??

Nah Rosie went down to London to pursue a modelling or TV career, not sure which. Se left behind the dumb lad, jason Grimshaw who's now tipping into the Rovers owner who used to be in East enders, Cyndy AKA Stella.

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: BennyHarp on January 09, 2013, 09:39:28 PM
On the advice of a few people on here, I've just finished the first series of Breaking Bad. Great stuff altogether! Already ordered series 2 and 3.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggy90 on January 10, 2013, 08:23:06 PM
Anyone watch Carnivale? I missed the first episode and was wondering if it's worth catching up.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Minder on January 10, 2013, 08:58:54 PM
Quote from: BennyHarp on January 09, 2013, 09:39:28 PM
On the advice of a few people on here, I've just finished the first series of Breaking Bad. Great stuff altogether! Already ordered series 2 and 3.

Sign up for Netflix, if it suits, series 1-5 on it, they do a free 30 day trial. You could fly though it all in a month.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ballinaman on January 10, 2013, 09:06:20 PM
Just started watching Oz, old HBO series...anyone seen it? Worth sticking with?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Newbridge Exile on January 10, 2013, 09:41:30 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on January 10, 2013, 09:06:20 PM
Just started watching Oz, old HBO series...anyone seen it? Worth sticking with?
Definitely worth it some scenes hard to stomach though
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 10, 2013, 09:42:38 PM
Quote from: Minder on January 10, 2013, 08:58:54 PM
Quote from: BennyHarp on January 09, 2013, 09:39:28 PM
On the advice of a few people on here, I've just finished the first series of Breaking Bad. Great stuff altogether! Already ordered series 2 and 3.

Sign up for Netflix, if it suits, series 1-5 on it, they do a free 30 day trial. You could fly though it all in a month.
If he had nothing else to do like you.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ballinaman on January 10, 2013, 09:43:06 PM
Quote from: Newbridge Exile on January 10, 2013, 09:41:30 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on January 10, 2013, 09:06:20 PM
Just started watching Oz, old HBO series...anyone seen it? Worth sticking with?
Definitely worth it some scenes hard to stomach though
Sound, on episode 2...can see how that might happen already...
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: BennyHarp on January 10, 2013, 11:05:19 PM
Quote from: Minder on January 10, 2013, 08:58:54 PM
Quote from: BennyHarp on January 09, 2013, 09:39:28 PM
On the advice of a few people on here, I've just finished the first series of Breaking Bad. Great stuff altogether! Already ordered series 2 and 3.

Sign up for Netflix, if it suits, series 1-5 on it, they do a free 30 day trial. You could fly though it all in a month.

Ah, I'm a bit old fashioned, DVDs do the job. Cheers anyway.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on January 14, 2013, 10:54:12 PM
The 1st part of the superb adaptation of the Spies of Warsaw is being repeated tonight on BBC4  11.45pm.
It's a 2 part spy drama, with the 2nd part out on Wednesday evening.

http://www.radiotimes.com/episode/tmd5h/spies-of-warsaw--episode-1 (http://www.radiotimes.com/episode/tmd5h/spies-of-warsaw--episode-1)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 14, 2013, 11:02:14 PM
Quote from: Main Street on January 14, 2013, 10:54:12 PM
The 1st part of the superb adaptation of the Spies of Warsaw is being repeated tonight on BBC4  11.45pm.
It's a 2 part spy drama, with the 2nd part out on Wednesday evening.

http://www.radiotimes.com/episode/tmd5h/spies-of-warsaw--episode-1 (http://www.radiotimes.com/episode/tmd5h/spies-of-warsaw--episode-1)
Sky+ her. Thanks for the tip  ;)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on January 15, 2013, 09:03:23 AM
Quote from: Main Street on January 14, 2013, 10:54:12 PM
The 1st part of the superb adaptation of the Spies of Warsaw is being repeated tonight on BBC4  11.45pm.
It's a 2 part spy drama, with the 2nd part out on Wednesday evening.

http://www.radiotimes.com/episode/tmd5h/spies-of-warsaw--episode-1 (http://www.radiotimes.com/episode/tmd5h/spies-of-warsaw--episode-1)
Ah crap, I've missed it twice now.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nifan on January 15, 2013, 09:34:08 AM
Quote from: Main Street on January 14, 2013, 10:54:12 PM
The 1st part of the superb adaptation of the Spies of Warsaw is being repeated tonight on BBC4  11.45pm.
It's a 2 part spy drama, with the 2nd part out on Wednesday evening.

http://www.radiotimes.com/episode/tmd5h/spies-of-warsaw--episode-1 (http://www.radiotimes.com/episode/tmd5h/spies-of-warsaw--episode-1)

Meant to catch it, but saw a few underwhelming reviews and it slipped my mind.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on January 15, 2013, 02:21:24 PM
Quote from: nifan on January 15, 2013, 09:34:08 AM
Quote from: Main Street on January 14, 2013, 10:54:12 PM
The 1st part of the superb adaptation of the Spies of Warsaw is being repeated tonight on BBC4  11.45pm.
It's a 2 part spy drama, with the 2nd part out on Wednesday evening.

http://www.radiotimes.com/episode/tmd5h/spies-of-warsaw--episode-1 (http://www.radiotimes.com/episode/tmd5h/spies-of-warsaw--episode-1)

Meant to catch it, but saw a few underwhelming reviews and it slipped my mind.
Well, maybe 'superb adaptation' is over egging it, but definitely in the upper echelons of the usual BBC/ITV produced fare. They could have stretched it into 3 or 4 x 90 min. It's different and I can see where it wouldn't appeal to everybodys' taste but having had a read of some of the reviews, I'm left somewhat bemused by some of the gripes.
I don't mind the minimalism or the deliberate stereotyping, eg the nazi agents. Tennant has the centre,  much of it all falls on him to carry it off and the tension is there, just understated.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Canalman on January 15, 2013, 02:32:16 PM
Saw the 1st episode of Season 2 of Sherlock last night. Very good. First time seeing the series and definitely impressed.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on January 15, 2013, 02:35:23 PM
Been watching 'The Hour' in the last week or so - recently finished its second series on BBC.  It's set in the BBC during the cold war, on the set of a new 'modern' current affairs type programme.  Nicely paced, decent characterisation and a good spy-thriller storyline, with a real historical backdrop (Nasser in Suez and the Hungarian Uprising).  Only half-way through the first series at present but would recommend it (to the usual suspects).

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Hour_%28BBC_TV_series%29 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Hour_%28BBC_TV_series%29)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Hound on January 15, 2013, 02:35:39 PM
Quote from: Canalman on January 15, 2013, 02:32:16 PM
Saw the 1st episode of Season 2 of Sherlock last night. Very good. First time seeing the series and definitely impressed.
Was that on telly?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Canalman on January 15, 2013, 02:38:34 PM
Quote from: Hound on January 15, 2013, 02:35:39 PM
Quote from: Canalman on January 15, 2013, 02:32:16 PM
Saw the 1st episode of Season 2 of Sherlock last night. Very good. First time seeing the series and definitely impressed.
Was that on telly?

Had it UPC+ed Hound. Think the 2nd series is nearly over already on RTE2.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Canalman on January 15, 2013, 04:34:32 PM
Forgot to mention the celebrity diving reality show which I saw week before last. Final is next week I think. You can shove your other come dancing, dining,pet pampering etc etc. It was brilliant and only chanced on it while channel hopping.
One of them dived from the 10 meter board head first and took alot of guts on all their parts to dive. No hiding places for them and no faux "dramas" or "crisises".
Honestly surprised it is allowed as imvho it is fierce dangerous if the dive goes wrong.

Riveting viewing . Anyone else watch it ?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tbrick18 on January 15, 2013, 04:45:48 PM
Quote from: Canalman on January 15, 2013, 04:34:32 PM
Forgot to mention the celebrity diving reality show which I saw week before last. Final is next week I think. You can shove your other come dancing, dining,pet pampering etc etc. It was brilliant and only chanced on it while channel hopping.
One of them dived from the 10 meter board head first and took alot of guts on all their parts to dive. No hiding places for them and no faux "dramas" or "crisises".
Honestly surprised it is allowed as imvho it is fierce dangerous if the dive goes wrong.

Riveting viewing . Anyone else watch it ?

Saw a bit of it one night, though it was the biggest pile of pish I'd seen in a while.
Each to their own I suppose.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on January 15, 2013, 04:53:23 PM
Looking forward to a new show starting soon with Kevin Bacon in the lead.
The Following. It's about serial killers. I always fancied myself as a serial killer,think I might have been one in a past life.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2071645/
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on January 15, 2013, 05:23:45 PM
Quote from: laoislad on January 15, 2013, 04:53:23 PM
Looking forward to a new show starting soon with Kevin Bacon in the lead.
The Following. It's about serial killers. I always fancied myself as a serial killer,think I might have been one in a past life.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2071645/

Been waiting for it myself, 22nd is when its to start here.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Syferus on January 15, 2013, 07:20:03 PM
I read that Dexter Season 8 has been moved forward to 30th June. Only started season 6 yesterday so I better get a move on if I want to be ready to go.

In terms of shows back or starting this quarter I'm looking forward to getting to Girls (yes, it is good), Ripper Street, The Following, The Walking Dead, Mad Men (still have to finish off season 5) and the big one, Game of Thrones. The wilds of Ulster have never appeared seemed so poetic since Patrick Kavanagh fecked off to Dublin.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: thewobbler on January 15, 2013, 07:35:21 PM
Walking Dead series 3 is immense. Still some shocking  dialogue but the tension, pacing and unpredictability are brilliant.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: AFS on January 15, 2013, 08:42:19 PM
Quote from: Canalman on January 15, 2013, 04:34:32 PM
Forgot to mention the celebrity diving reality show which I saw week before last. Final is next week I think. You can shove your other come dancing, dining,pet pampering etc etc. It was brilliant and only chanced on it while channel hopping.
One of them dived from the 10 meter board head first and took alot of guts on all their parts to dive. No hiding places for them and no faux "dramas" or "crisises".
Honestly surprised it is allowed as imvho it is fierce dangerous if the dive goes wrong.

Riveting viewing . Anyone else watch it ?

Is this a pisstake?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: NAG1 on January 16, 2013, 09:34:30 AM
Quote from: thewobbler on January 15, 2013, 07:35:21 PM
Walking Dead series 3 is immense. Still some shocking  dialogue but the tension, pacing and unpredictability are brilliant.

I have the series sky +'d only making my way through it now, great show, enjoyed the first two series as well, not a genre I would normally be into but totally gripped.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Canalman on January 16, 2013, 09:50:16 AM
Quote from: AFS on January 15, 2013, 08:42:19 PM
Quote from: Canalman on January 15, 2013, 04:34:32 PM
Forgot to mention the celebrity diving reality show which I saw week before last. Final is next week I think. You can shove your other come dancing, dining,pet pampering etc etc. It was brilliant and only chanced on it while channel hopping.
One of them dived from the 10 meter board head first and took alot of guts on all their parts to dive. No hiding places for them and no faux "dramas" or "crisises".
Honestly surprised it is allowed as imvho it is fierce dangerous if the dive goes wrong.

Riveting viewing . Anyone else watch it ?

Is this a pisstake?

No. Worth a watch imo. Easy  to sniff/ harrumph at but I guarantee you that you will be impressed at  the diving from a 10m board........... twice the height of the average two storey house by the way. Headfirst and all after a few tumbles/twirls (not the chocolate variety)
Something I never could do.

Anyway suppose it's just me that enjoyed it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Bingo on January 16, 2013, 10:05:27 AM
Quote from: NAG1 on January 16, 2013, 09:34:30 AM
Quote from: thewobbler on January 15, 2013, 07:35:21 PM
Walking Dead series 3 is immense. Still some shocking  dialogue but the tension, pacing and unpredictability are brilliant.

I have the series sky +'d only making my way through it now, great show, enjoyed the first two series as well, not a genre I would normally be into but totally gripped.

I love Walking Dead, great show and it doesn't hold back.

Was reading that the showrunner, Mazzara, is to be replaced after season 3 due to creative differences with the network. Not sure what these where but he came in midseason during season 2 when the pace was very slow and it was dragging. Since his arrival, the show has ramped up and has been brillant again. I wonder will his departure slow things down, although it is likely they will promote someone from the current production team to take his position.

I'd hate to think that the network wanted to slow pace down to extend the life of the show ala Lost.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: johnneycool on January 16, 2013, 10:13:47 AM
Quote from: Canalman on January 16, 2013, 09:50:16 AM
Quote from: AFS on January 15, 2013, 08:42:19 PM
Quote from: Canalman on January 15, 2013, 04:34:32 PM
Forgot to mention the celebrity diving reality show which I saw week before last. Final is next week I think. You can shove your other come dancing, dining,pet pampering etc etc. It was brilliant and only chanced on it while channel hopping.
One of them dived from the 10 meter board head first and took alot of guts on all their parts to dive. No hiding places for them and no faux "dramas" or "crisises".
Honestly surprised it is allowed as imvho it is fierce dangerous if the dive goes wrong.

Riveting viewing . Anyone else watch it ?

Is this a pisstake?

No. Worth a watch imo. Easy  to sniff/ harrumph at but I guarantee you that you will be impressed at  the diving from a 10m board........... twice the height of the average two storey house by the way. Headfirst and all after a few tumbles/twirls (not the chocolate variety)
Something I never could do.

Anyway suppose it's just me that enjoyed it.

Caught a bit the other night with the Charlotte Jackson off Sky sports news loosing her bikini bottoms when doing some dives and they had to get her a different costume.

I wonder if the dirty old editor has footage of the underwater camera stashed away somewhere.

Pretty shít otherwise
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on January 16, 2013, 11:11:26 AM
Looking forward to Falling Skies, Wlaking Dead, Person of Interest and Touch coming back on.  Boardwalk is probably a long way off. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Newbridge Exile on January 16, 2013, 11:15:34 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on January 16, 2013, 11:11:26 AM
Looking forward to Falling Skies, Wlaking Dead, Person of Interest and Touch coming back on.  Boardwalk is probably a long way off.
Got the first series on ebay before christmas, well worth getting into
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Hound on January 16, 2013, 12:50:39 PM
Quote from: Canalman on January 15, 2013, 02:38:34 PM
Quote from: Hound on January 15, 2013, 02:35:39 PM
Quote from: Canalman on January 15, 2013, 02:32:16 PM
Saw the 1st episode of Season 2 of Sherlock last night. Very good. First time seeing the series and definitely impressed.
Was that on telly?

Had it UPC+ed Hound. Think the 2nd series is nearly over already on RTE2.
Ah, having seen the first 6 epsiodes I thought it was only series 1, but its just 3 episodes per series, so I have seen series 2.

Have you watched Elementary? Quite similar to Sherlock, apart from he's working cases in NYC and Dr Watson is Lucy Liu. I've watched the first 3 or 4 episodes, and while its perhaps not quite as good as Sherlock, its entertaining all the same.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 16, 2013, 01:51:38 PM
Quote from: Hound on January 16, 2013, 12:50:39 PM
Quote from: Canalman on January 15, 2013, 02:38:34 PM
Quote from: Hound on January 15, 2013, 02:35:39 PM
Quote from: Canalman on January 15, 2013, 02:32:16 PM
Saw the 1st episode of Season 2 of Sherlock last night. Very good. First time seeing the series and definitely impressed.
Was that on telly?

Had it UPC+ed Hound. Think the 2nd series is nearly over already on RTE2.
Ah, having seen the first 6 epsiodes I thought it was only series 1, but its just 3 episodes per series, so I have seen series 2.

Have you watched Elementary? Quite similar to Sherlock, apart from he's working cases in NYC and Dr Watson is Lucy Liu. I've watched the first 3 or 4 episodes, and while its perhaps not quite as good as Sherlock, its entertaining all the same.
Lucy Liu is Dr. Watson. This is how tv works  :D
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: muppet on January 16, 2013, 03:47:47 PM
On the recommendation of those here, myself and herself have started watching Breaking Bad.

Awesome show.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gerrykeegan on January 16, 2013, 05:50:54 PM
It gets better and better and better
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ballinaman on January 16, 2013, 06:23:17 PM
Quote from: muppet on January 16, 2013, 03:47:47 PM
On the recommendation of those here, myself and herself have started watching Breaking Bad.

Awesome show.
Posted a few pages back but still worth a laugh......

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zIom3LSbB0I
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on January 16, 2013, 07:07:46 PM
BB is good for 3 seasons, the original premise flies through absurdity after absurdity. It flattens out on the 4th, barely saved by a wtf ending. In the 5th season there is nothing substantial left, except a mess of family drama soap which was always the weakest component in BB.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggy90 on January 16, 2013, 09:13:19 PM
Quote from: Main Street on January 15, 2013, 02:21:24 PM
Quote from: nifan on January 15, 2013, 09:34:08 AM
Quote from: Main Street on January 14, 2013, 10:54:12 PM
The 1st part of the superb adaptation of the Spies of Warsaw is being repeated tonight on BBC4  11.45pm.
It's a 2 part spy drama, with the 2nd part out on Wednesday evening.

http://www.radiotimes.com/episode/tmd5h/spies-of-warsaw--episode-1 (http://www.radiotimes.com/episode/tmd5h/spies-of-warsaw--episode-1)

Meant to catch it, but saw a few underwhelming reviews and it slipped my mind.
Well, maybe 'superb adaptation' is over egging it, but definitely in the upper echelons of the usual BBC/ITV produced fare. They could have stretched it into 3 or 4 x 90 min. It's different and I can see where it wouldn't appeal to everybodys' taste but having had a read of some of the reviews, I'm left somewhat bemused by some of the gripes.
I don't mind the minimalism or the deliberate stereotyping, eg the nazi agents. Tennant has the centre,  much of it all falls on him to carry it off and the tension is there, just understated.

Thanks for the tip, I watched the first part last night and was very impressed. It took a while to get into it and I think a reason for that is that the makers have tried their best to catch the atmosphere and morality of the period (succeeded for me), and times have changed so much since then that it takes quite an effort to get used to the slower pace and simpler lifestyle of the thirties. I like having a simple straightforward heroes and villains story, and the Nazis are the best (easiest) villains of the lot. Looking forward to tonight's conclusion.

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggy90 on January 17, 2013, 10:36:23 PM
Stirring tale of derring-do, thoroughly enjoyable. Must get hold of the book now.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: thewobbler on January 18, 2013, 07:59:49 AM
Quote from: Main Street on January 16, 2013, 07:07:46 PM
BB is good for 3 seasons, the original premise flies through absurdity after absurdity. It flattens out on the 4th, barely saved by a wtf ending. In the 5th season there is nothing substantial left, except a mess of family drama soap which was always the weakest component in BB.
This is probably the first negative review I've ever read of series 4 - which for my money is  maybe the greatest season of anything, ever. I'd agree that S5 is a bit flatter, but it has to be - they created so many loose ends in S4, that they had to spend a few episodes tying it all back together. Still, the episode with the train was worth watching S5 for by itself.

Each to their own I suppose.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Rois on January 22, 2013, 11:32:07 PM
Anyone see Kevin Bacon's The Following on tonight? Wasn't entirely enjoying it at the start (I'm a fan of Criminal Minds where the serial killers are caught within the hour) but I'll def tune in next wk. Pretty intriguing.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Celt_Man on January 22, 2013, 11:50:08 PM
Quote from: Rois on January 22, 2013, 11:32:07 PM
Anyone see Kevin Bacon's The Following on tonight? Wasn't entirely enjoying it at the start (I'm a fan of Criminal Minds where the serial killers are caught within the hour) but I'll def tune in next wk. Pretty intriguing.

Have it Sky +'ed - I'll let it build up before attacking it....

I've just finished The Borgias Season 2 over the weekend - absolutely top class! Great ending to it and Season 3 can't come quick enough
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 23, 2013, 08:27:47 AM
Quote from: Rois on January 22, 2013, 11:32:07 PM
Anyone see Kevin Bacon's The Following on tonight? Wasn't entirely enjoying it at the start (I'm a fan of Criminal Minds where the serial killers are caught within the hour) but I'll def tune in next wk. Pretty intriguing.
Liked it but found it unnecessarily gory for tv. I don't mind a bit of gore but had a niggle that it was possibly going out of its way to be conrroversial.

There was a show called Revolution advertised during The Following. Anyone seen it?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: the Deel Rover on January 23, 2013, 02:28:51 PM
Quote from: Rois on January 22, 2013, 11:32:07 PM
Anyone see Kevin Bacon's The Following on tonight? Wasn't entirely enjoying it at the start (I'm a fan of Criminal Minds where the serial killers are caught within the hour) but I'll def tune in next wk. Pretty intriguing.

Yes saw it last night Rois. I enjoyed it. I made sure all the doors were locked before heading to bed  :D
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: BennyHarp on January 23, 2013, 11:00:33 PM
Just finished season 4 of Breaking Bad and I must say it is one of the best I've seen. Definitely up there with  The Wire (and I don't say that lightly) in its development of character stories and intense plot line. The episode where Gus takes Jesse and Mike to Mexico to confront the cartel was just superb!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Syferus on January 24, 2013, 12:34:54 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on January 23, 2013, 08:27:47 AM
Quote from: Rois on January 22, 2013, 11:32:07 PM
Anyone see Kevin Bacon's The Following on tonight? Wasn't entirely enjoying it at the start (I'm a fan of Criminal Minds where the serial killers are caught within the hour) but I'll def tune in next wk. Pretty intriguing.
Liked it but found it unnecessarily gory for tv. I don't mind a bit of gore but had a niggle that it was possibly going out of its way to be conrroversial.

There was a show called Revolution advertised during The Following. Anyone seen it?

How are you supposed to not be very gory when a killer is echoing Edgar Allan Poe poetry? It was hardly gore for gore's sake, it enhanced the story that was being told.

Nothing beyond what you'd see in Dexter, Breaking Bad, Boardwalk Empire, Game of Thrones or any number of US or UK shows. It's when a show about serial killers gets sketchy about gore that my alarm bells start ringing.

If you're signing up for the premise you're signing up for some brutal deaths.

On the show itself, I found it very enjoyable and well put together. It's obviously a far-fetched concept but it's one with room for plenty of fun. Having Kevin Bacon and James Purefoy as the leads really is what makes the show, both fine actors and in Purefoy's case hugely under-rated. He was great as Mark Anthony in the Rome HBO/BBC series.

As long as they keep the focus on those two this show can get at least season or two of good material out of the concept, which is more than you can say for most network shows.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laceer on January 25, 2013, 10:45:05 AM
Started watching Love/Hate last weekend. Gripping show. Only have 3 epsiodes left to watch. Couldn't believe the amount of sex, drugs and violence for a show made in Ireland. Was there much of a fuss made when it was shown at home?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: the Deel Rover on January 25, 2013, 12:28:27 PM
Quote from: laceer on January 25, 2013, 10:45:05 AM
Started watching Love/Hate last weekend. Gripping show. Only have 3 epsiodes left to watch. Couldn't believe the amount of sex, drugs and violence for a show made in Ireland. Was there much of a fuss made when it was shown at home?

I have only seen series 3 Laceer but thought it was brilliant . As regards a fuss about the sex drugs and violence there was none really with people saying that it's typical of what's going on in Ireland at the moment.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: fitzroyalty on January 27, 2013, 07:33:24 PM
What's this Suits like? Might give it a watch if someone can post a link for streaming?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on January 27, 2013, 08:19:36 PM
Quote from: the Deel Rover on January 23, 2013, 02:28:51 PM
Quote from: Rois on January 22, 2013, 11:32:07 PM
Anyone see Kevin Bacon's The Following on tonight? Wasn't entirely enjoying it at the start (I'm a fan of Criminal Minds where the serial killers are caught within the hour) but I'll def tune in next wk. Pretty intriguing.

Yes saw it last night Rois. I enjoyed it. I made sure all the doors were locked before heading to bed  :D
Just watched the first episode. Thought it was very good and something I will keep watching.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 27, 2013, 09:11:30 PM
Quote from: laoislad on January 27, 2013, 08:19:36 PM
Quote from: the Deel Rover on January 23, 2013, 02:28:51 PM
Quote from: Rois on January 22, 2013, 11:32:07 PM
Anyone see Kevin Bacon's The Following on tonight? Wasn't entirely enjoying it at the start (I'm a fan of Criminal Minds where the serial killers are caught within the hour) but I'll def tune in next wk. Pretty intriguing.

Yes saw it last night Rois. I enjoyed it. I made sure all the doors were locked before heading to bed  :D
Just watched the first episode. Thought it was very good and something I will keep watching.
How was Belfast?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Rois on January 27, 2013, 09:21:35 PM
Quote from: fitzroyalty on January 27, 2013, 07:33:24 PM
What's this Suits like? Might give it a watch if someone can post a link for streaming?

Aw Suits is class, I really enjoy it and glad Season 2 is back. Sorry, no streaming links.  Not exactly for the high brow tv snob though...
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on January 27, 2013, 09:24:33 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on January 27, 2013, 09:11:30 PM
Quote from: laoislad on January 27, 2013, 08:19:36 PM
Quote from: the Deel Rover on January 23, 2013, 02:28:51 PM
Quote from: Rois on January 22, 2013, 11:32:07 PM
Anyone see Kevin Bacon's The Following on tonight? Wasn't entirely enjoying it at the start (I'm a fan of Criminal Minds where the serial killers are caught within the hour) but I'll def tune in next wk. Pretty intriguing.

Yes saw it last night Rois. I enjoyed it. I made sure all the doors were locked before heading to bed  :D
Just watched the first episode. Thought it was very good and something I will keep watching.
How was Belfast?

Ye are a right weird bunch up there.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Rois on January 27, 2013, 09:25:08 PM
Did you get a steak???
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tyssam5 on January 27, 2013, 09:29:23 PM
Quote from: Syferus on January 24, 2013, 12:34:54 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on January 23, 2013, 08:27:47 AM
Quote from: Rois on January 22, 2013, 11:32:07 PM
Anyone see Kevin Bacon's The Following on tonight? Wasn't entirely enjoying it at the start (I'm a fan of Criminal Minds where the serial killers are caught within the hour) but I'll def tune in next wk. Pretty intriguing.
Liked it but found it unnecessarily gory for tv. I don't mind a bit of gore but had a niggle that it was possibly going out of its way to be conrroversial.

There was a show called Revolution advertised during The Following. Anyone seen it?

How are you supposed to not be very gory when a killer is echoing Edgar Allan Poe poetry? It was hardly gore for gore's sake, it enhanced the story that was being told.

Nothing beyond what you'd see in Dexter, Breaking Bad, Boardwalk Empire, Game of Thrones or any number of US or UK shows. It's when a show about serial killers gets sketchy about gore that my alarm bells start ringing.

If you're signing up for the premise you're signing up for some brutal deaths.

On the show itself, I found it very enjoyable and well put together. It's obviously a far-fetched concept but it's one with room for plenty of fun. Having Kevin Bacon and James Purefoy as the leads really is what makes the show, both fine actors and in Purefoy's case hugely under-rated. He was great as Mark Anthony in the Rome HBO/BBC series.

As long as they keep the focus on those two this show can get at least season or two of good material out of the concept, which is more than you can say for most network shows.

Ah, I knew I recognised him from somewhere, he has a good look for conveying extreme arrogance in both roles. Was a scary enough show!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: muppet on January 27, 2013, 10:52:22 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on January 16, 2013, 06:23:17 PM
Quote from: muppet on January 16, 2013, 03:47:47 PM
On the recommendation of those here, myself and herself have started watching Breaking Bad.

Awesome show.
Posted a few pages back but still worth a laugh......

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zIom3LSbB0I

Back to Ballina with you!!

Awesome show!

Best show since The Wire House.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: the Deel Rover on January 30, 2013, 12:19:26 PM
Quote from: laoislad on January 27, 2013, 08:19:36 PM
Quote from: the Deel Rover on January 23, 2013, 02:28:51 PM
Quote from: Rois on January 22, 2013, 11:32:07 PM
Anyone see Kevin Bacon's The Following on tonight? Wasn't entirely enjoying it at the start (I'm a fan of Criminal Minds where the serial killers are caught within the hour) but I'll def tune in next wk. Pretty intriguing.

Yes saw it last night Rois. I enjoyed it. I made sure all the doors were locked before heading to bed  :D
Just watched the first episode. Thought it was very good and something I will keep watching.

Though last nights episode was good as well.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Puckoon on January 30, 2013, 06:44:18 PM
Started The West Wing this weekend and really liking it. It's not any kind of gripping drama or anything, but the characters make you want to continue to watch them. Great show.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on January 30, 2013, 06:52:49 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on January 30, 2013, 06:44:18 PM
Started The West Wing this weekend and really liking it. It's not any kind of gripping drama or anything, but the characters make you want to continue to watch them. Great show.

Top top show. The first 4 series are as good as you'll get anywhere. You like to think that's the way the White House is run but in all probablility it's not!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: 5 Sams on January 30, 2013, 09:52:07 PM
Quote from: screenexile on January 30, 2013, 06:52:49 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on January 30, 2013, 06:44:18 PM
Started The West Wing this weekend and really liking it. It's not any kind of gripping drama or anything, but the characters make you want to continue to watch them. Great show.

Top top show. The first 4 series are as good as you'll get anywhere. You like to think that's the way the White House is run but in all probablility it's not!

+1 Some of the best TV ever made...great show.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on February 03, 2013, 10:21:02 PM
Quote from: Rois on January 27, 2013, 09:21:35 PM
Quote from: fitzroyalty on January 27, 2013, 07:33:24 PM
What's this Suits like? Might give it a watch if someone can post a link for streaming?

Aw Suits is class, I really enjoy it and glad Season 2 is back. Sorry, no streaming links.  Not exactly for the high brow tv snob though...

Watched right up to the latest episode there. Class show. Harvey Spector is sum man!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nifan on February 05, 2013, 09:03:05 AM
Watched the pilot episode of a new show "the americans"
pretty good start, centers around a couple of kgb sleeper agents in the us at the beginning of the reagan years.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on February 05, 2013, 09:20:53 AM
Engrenages (Spirals) series four starts on Saturday night on BBC4 - have been waiting ages for this!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on February 05, 2013, 09:37:51 AM
Quote from: nifan on February 05, 2013, 09:03:05 AM
Watched the pilot episode of a new show "the americans"
pretty good start, centers around a couple of kgb sleeper agents in the us at the beginning of the reagan years.
If you're interested in that sort of thing
There's an excellent French film,  Farewell (L'affaire Farewell) (2009) http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/farewell_2010/ (http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/farewell_2010/) about a French engineer who was used as a go-between by a Soviet colonel to leak documents to the West, amongst which was a list of the entire Soviet spy network in the USA.
The French, Mitterrand, (regarded as commie by the Pentagon) then passed that info onto Reagan.
The basic facts of the story do hold water but of course it isn't wholly based on fact
As good as, or even better than Le Carre at his best.


Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on February 05, 2013, 10:08:33 AM
Quote from: Billys Boots on February 05, 2013, 09:20:53 AM
Engrenages (Spirals) series four starts on Saturday night on BBC4 - have been waiting ages for this!
That's great news  and there's more good news, 12 episodes @ 55 minutes each episode, BBC4 will have 2 episodes back to back for 6 weeks.
It's going to be a long week in between. ;D
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Minder on February 05, 2013, 09:31:36 PM
Quote from: Main Street on February 05, 2013, 10:08:33 AM
Quote from: Billys Boots on February 05, 2013, 09:20:53 AM
Engrenages (Spirals) series four starts on Saturday night on BBC4 - have been waiting ages for this!
That's great news  and there's more good news, 12 episodes @ 55 minutes each episode, BBC4 will have 2 episodes back to back for 6 weeks.
It's going to be a long week in between. ;D

Have they shown the previous three series on BBC ?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Hound on February 06, 2013, 08:08:34 AM
New series of Spartacus starts on Monday night on Sky. Loved the first two series
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on February 06, 2013, 08:28:03 AM
Quote from: Hound on February 06, 2013, 08:08:34 AM
New series of Spartacus starts on Monday night on Sky. Loved the first two series
Does the Mrs know you are watching soft porn?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Hound on February 06, 2013, 08:32:35 AM
I'd have to close my eyes alright for some of the graphic bits  :-X
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on February 06, 2013, 08:44:40 AM
Quote from: Minder on February 05, 2013, 09:31:36 PM
Quote from: Main Street on February 05, 2013, 10:08:33 AM
Quote from: Billys Boots on February 05, 2013, 09:20:53 AM
Engrenages (Spirals) series four starts on Saturday night on BBC4 - have been waiting ages for this!
That's great news  and there's more good news, 12 episodes @ 55 minutes each episode, BBC4 will have 2 episodes back to back for 6 weeks.
It's going to be a long week in between. ;D

Have they shown the previous three series on BBC ?

They have, but I think it goes back as far as 2006 or 2007. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on February 06, 2013, 08:48:47 AM
Quote from: Minder on February 05, 2013, 09:31:36 PM
Quote from: Main Street on February 05, 2013, 10:08:33 AM
Quote from: Billys Boots on February 05, 2013, 09:20:53 AM
Engrenages (Spirals) series four starts on Saturday night on BBC4 - have been waiting ages for this!
That's great news  and there's more good news, 12 episodes @ 55 minutes each episode, BBC4 will have 2 episodes back to back for 6 weeks.
It's going to be a long week in between. ;D

Have they shown the previous three series on BBC ?
Yes they have and  those 3 series that were shown on BBC are available as hdtv rips on torrent sites, etc.
You don't need to have watched the earlier series in order to follow what's happening in the 4th.
Some plots do follow on, but each series is entirely valid on its own.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on February 06, 2013, 09:30:36 AM
Quote from: Main Street on February 06, 2013, 08:48:47 AM
Quote from: Minder on February 05, 2013, 09:31:36 PM
Quote from: Main Street on February 05, 2013, 10:08:33 AM
Quote from: Billys Boots on February 05, 2013, 09:20:53 AM
Engrenages (Spirals) series four starts on Saturday night on BBC4 - have been waiting ages for this!
That's great news  and there's more good news, 12 episodes @ 55 minutes each episode, BBC4 will have 2 episodes back to back for 6 weeks.
It's going to be a long week in between. ;D

Have they shown the previous three series on BBC ?
Yes they have and  those 3 series that were shown on BBC are available as hdtv rips on torrent sites, etc.
You don't need to have watched the earlier series in order to follow what's happening in the 4th.
Some plots do follow on, but each series is entirely valid on its own.

Sure, but the characters are an important part of it (for me anyway) and I think it would lose something if you didn't have the history in your head. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on February 06, 2013, 10:09:22 AM
Perhaps, but would you lose more or less than a Longford GAA man who had no notion of his county's history?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on February 06, 2013, 11:13:49 AM
Emmmmm, ok.  :P
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on February 06, 2013, 01:59:45 PM
Quote from: Hound on February 06, 2013, 08:08:34 AM
New series of Spartacus starts on Monday night on Sky. Loved the first two series

Has there not been 3 so far?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on February 06, 2013, 02:08:27 PM
Watched the first 4 episodes of Utopia last night. I like it!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: el_cuervo_fc on February 06, 2013, 03:47:54 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on February 06, 2013, 01:59:45 PM
Quote from: Hound on February 06, 2013, 08:08:34 AM
New series of Spartacus starts on Monday night on Sky. Loved the first two series

Has there not been 3 so far?

Yeah there's been three. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggy90 on February 06, 2013, 07:24:37 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on February 05, 2013, 09:20:53 AM
Engrenages (Spirals) series four starts on Saturday night on BBC4 - have been waiting ages for this!

Thanks for the heads up (again) Boots.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Hound on February 07, 2013, 08:18:20 AM
Quote from: el_cuervo_fc on February 06, 2013, 03:47:54 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on February 06, 2013, 01:59:45 PM
Quote from: Hound on February 06, 2013, 08:08:34 AM
New series of Spartacus starts on Monday night on Sky. Loved the first two series

Has there not been 3 so far?

Yeah there's been three.
Yip, but this new one is officially Season 3 (War of the Damned).

But in between Season 1 (Blood and Sand) and Season 2 (Vengeance), while the main star was ill (and subsequently died) they did another mini series (Gods of the Arena) which was a prequel to Season 1.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: el_cuervo_fc on February 07, 2013, 11:07:51 AM
Quote from: Hound on February 07, 2013, 08:18:20 AM
Quote from: el_cuervo_fc on February 06, 2013, 03:47:54 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on February 06, 2013, 01:59:45 PM
Quote from: Hound on February 06, 2013, 08:08:34 AM
New series of Spartacus starts on Monday night on Sky. Loved the first two series

Has there not been 3 so far?

Yeah there's been three.
Yip, but this new one is officially Season 3 (War of the Damned).

But in between Season 1 (Blood and Sand) and Season 2 (Vengeance), while the main star was ill (and subsequently died) they did another mini series (Blood and Sand) which was a prequel to Season 1.

They made Gods of the Arena as the prequel.

I'm looking forward to the new series. I'm glad they're bringing it all to a conclusion though.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: BennyHarp on February 07, 2013, 06:23:09 PM
Just going to start watching House of Cards - anyone seen it yet?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Syferus on February 07, 2013, 08:07:08 PM
Quote from: screenexile on February 06, 2013, 02:08:27 PM
Watched the first 4 episodes of Utopia last night. I like it!!

Just finished episode two last night, definitely a very impressive mini-series. The assassin played the lead in Kill List (also as an assassin) and the police detective in episode one played his best friend in Kill List, clearly the creators are fans of the film.

Channel 4 have been building up quite a good reputation for scripted drama lately - Misfits' slide aside - and I finally got around to watched the first episode of The Fear a few nights ago. One of the best crime dramas I've seen in a long time.

Like Utopia it's brave with its framing and use the 2:35:1 cinematic ratio and in both cases it's a complete success.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: BennyHarp on February 07, 2013, 09:41:24 PM
Quote from: BennyHarp on February 07, 2013, 06:23:09 PM
Just going to start watching House of Cards - anyone seen it yet?

Well, if anyones interested, after 2 episodes I'd definitely recommend. Kevin Spacey is excellent in the lead role.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on February 07, 2013, 10:02:35 PM
Quote from: BennyHarp on February 07, 2013, 09:41:24 PM
Quote from: BennyHarp on February 07, 2013, 06:23:09 PM
Just going to start watching House of Cards - anyone seen it yet?

Well, if anyones interested, after 2 episodes I'd definitely recommend. Kevin Spacey is excellent in the lead role.
Tis on the list. Would be going some to beat the original!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on February 08, 2013, 09:15:37 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on February 05, 2013, 09:20:53 AM
Engrenages (Spirals) series four starts on Saturday night on BBC4 - have been waiting ages for this!

24 hours to go
http://www.radiotimes.com/episode/t2mft/spiral--series-4---1-spiral-4-state-of-terror (http://www.radiotimes.com/episode/t2mft/spiral--series-4---1-spiral-4-state-of-terror)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on February 11, 2013, 11:19:45 PM
New episode of The Walking Dead up on piratebay.!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: LeoMc on February 12, 2013, 08:39:03 AM
Quote from: Syferus on February 07, 2013, 08:07:08 PM
Quote from: screenexile on February 06, 2013, 02:08:27 PM
Watched the first 4 episodes of Utopia last night. I like it!!

Just finished episode two last night, definitely a very impressive mini-series. The assassin played the lead in Kill List (also as an assassin) and the police detective in episode one played his best friend in Kill List, clearly the creators are fans of the film.

Channel 4 have been building up quite a good reputation for scripted drama lately - Misfits' slide aside - and I finally got around to watched the first episode of The Fear a few nights ago. One of the best crime dramas I've seen in a long time.

Like Utopia it's brave with its framing and use the 2:35:1 cinematic ratio and in both cases it's a complete success.

Where are you watching this. I saw the first 3 episodes but missed the final one. It wasn't on 4 OD at the time. :(
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on February 12, 2013, 08:55:36 AM
Person of Interest is very good so far.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Canalman on February 12, 2013, 09:29:41 AM
Half way through S1 of Borgen and have to say I am pleasantly surprised. Very good so far and I have the 2nd season taped as well.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Newbridge Exile on February 12, 2013, 12:19:42 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on February 12, 2013, 08:55:36 AM
Person of Interest is very good so far.
It gets better too, black mirror last night was good too, ( creepy though)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on February 13, 2013, 11:42:22 AM
Over half-way through a French series called 'Les Revenants' (Ghosts) - I'm really enjoying it.  It's set in a small mountainous village - people who have been dead (ranging in time from 2-35 years ago) start coming back to life.  There's no zombie stuff going on; just folk who have passed on, usually by violent/sudden death, just wander back into the village the same as the day they died.  However, time has passed, and though their partners/families/friends are freaked out initially, and eventually glad to have their loved ones back in their lives, problems start to happen.  A twin sister arrives back aged 13; her twin is now 16 and not really able to cope mentally with this.  A man who has died on the day he was supposed to be married arrives back to find that his partner is now in another relationship and about to get married again.  And so on; it's really about how people cope when they find that someone whose loss has devastated their lives, is now back in their life as if nothing has happened - but it has, they have gone through the loss, and all is different.  Oh, and something creepy is happening in the reservoir in the mountains.  Brilliant stuff - reminds me of Twin Peaks at its very best.  Highly recommended.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2521668/ (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2521668/)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on February 13, 2013, 12:24:11 PM
Quote from: Newbridge Exile on February 12, 2013, 12:19:42 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on February 12, 2013, 08:55:36 AM
Person of Interest is very good so far.
It gets better too, black mirror last night was good too, ( creepy though)

I really didn't like Black Mirror at all!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tbrick18 on February 13, 2013, 03:08:41 PM
Quote from: laoislad on February 11, 2013, 11:19:45 PM
New episode of The Walking Dead up on piratebay.!

Watched it last night....not bad!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on February 13, 2013, 06:33:59 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on February 13, 2013, 11:42:22 AM
Over half-way through a French series called 'Les Revenants' (Ghosts) - I'm really enjoying it.  It's set in a small mountainous village - people who have been dead (ranging in time from 2-35 years ago) start coming back to life.  There's no zombie stuff going on; just folk who have passed on, usually by violent/sudden death, just wander back into the village the same as the day they died.  However, time has passed, and though their partners/families/friends are freaked out initially, and eventually glad to have their loved ones back in their lives, problems start to happen.  A twin sister arrives back aged 13; her twin is now 16 and not really able to cope mentally with this.  A man who has died on the day he was supposed to be married arrives back to find that his partner is now in another relationship and about to get married again.  And so on; it's really about how people cope when they find that someone whose loss has devastated their lives, is now back in their life as if nothing has happened - but it has, they have gone through the loss, and all is different.  Oh, and something creepy is happening in the reservoir in the mountains.  Brilliant stuff - reminds me of Twin Peaks at its very best.  Highly recommended.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2521668/ (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2521668/)
Thanks for the write up Billy, I'll check it out.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Syferus on February 13, 2013, 08:18:19 PM
Quote from: LeoMc on February 12, 2013, 08:39:03 AM
Quote from: Syferus on February 07, 2013, 08:07:08 PM
Quote from: screenexile on February 06, 2013, 02:08:27 PM
Watched the first 4 episodes of Utopia last night. I like it!!

Just finished episode two last night, definitely a very impressive mini-series. The assassin played the lead in Kill List (also as an assassin) and the police detective in episode one played his best friend in Kill List, clearly the creators are fans of the film.

Channel 4 have been building up quite a good reputation for scripted drama lately - Misfits' slide aside - and I finally got around to watched the first episode of The Fear a few nights ago. One of the best crime dramas I've seen in a long time.

Like Utopia it's brave with its framing and use the 2:35:1 cinematic ratio and in both cases it's a complete success.

Where are you watching this. I saw the first 3 episodes but missed the final one. It wasn't on 4 OD at the time. :(

Ahem... http://kat.ph/the-fear-uk-2012-miniserie-hdtv-eng-nlsubs-bb-t6938288.html
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nifan on February 13, 2013, 08:54:02 PM
Quote from: Main Street on February 05, 2013, 09:37:51 AM
Quote from: nifan on February 05, 2013, 09:03:05 AM
Watched the pilot episode of a new show "the americans"
pretty good start, centers around a couple of kgb sleeper agents in the us at the beginning of the reagan years.
If you're interested in that sort of thing
There's an excellent French film,  Farewell (L'affaire Farewell) (2009) http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/farewell_2010/ (http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/farewell_2010/) about a French engineer who was used as a go-between by a Soviet colonel to leak documents to the West, amongst which was a list of the entire Soviet spy network in the USA.
The French, Mitterrand, (regarded as commie by the Pentagon) then passed that info onto Reagan.
The basic facts of the story do hold water but of course it isn't wholly based on fact
As good as, or even better than Le Carre at his best.

Watched this last night - very good. They make reagan look a tit!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on February 20, 2013, 06:32:47 PM
Quote from: nifan on February 05, 2013, 09:03:05 AM
Watched the pilot episode of a new show "the americans"
pretty good start, centers around a couple of kgb sleeper agents in the us at the beginning of the reagan years.
I got round to watching the pilot last night. It does indeed look promising. The central storyline has the makings of a very interesting drama. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on February 20, 2013, 06:39:18 PM
Quote from: Main Street on February 13, 2013, 06:33:59 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on February 13, 2013, 11:42:22 AM
Over half-way through a French series called 'Les Revenants' (Ghosts) - I'm really enjoying it.  It's set in a small mountainous village - people who have been dead (ranging in time from 2-35 years ago) start coming back to life.  There's no zombie stuff going on; just folk who have passed on, usually by violent/sudden death, just wander back into the village the same as the day they died.  However, time has passed, and though their partners/families/friends are freaked out initially, and eventually glad to have their loved ones back in their lives, problems start to happen.  A twin sister arrives back aged 13; her twin is now 16 and not really able to cope mentally with this.  A man who has died on the day he was supposed to be married arrives back to find that his partner is now in another relationship and about to get married again.  And so on; it's really about how people cope when they find that someone whose loss has devastated their lives, is now back in their life as if nothing has happened - but it has, they have gone through the loss, and all is different.  Oh, and something creepy is happening in the reservoir in the mountains.  Brilliant stuff - reminds me of Twin Peaks at its very best.  Highly recommended.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2521668/ (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2521668/)
Thanks for the write up Billy, I'll check it out.
I got through the whole series. It was heavy going. Only the last straw, wanting to find out what happens at the end, kept me watching it.
However, I managed to smile once, in the first episode, when the separated husband asked the ex wife's lover, after the reappearance of his dead daughter, "what's the diagnosis doctor? acute resurrection?"
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggy90 on February 20, 2013, 08:46:15 PM
Just finished the second series of Borgen, really enjoyed it. Covered a lot of difficult subject matter for the most part sensibly. Shades of the West Wing in its camera work and characterisation (nothing wrong with that). Does anyone know if there's another series in the pipeline?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on February 20, 2013, 09:01:01 PM
Quote from: ziggy90 on February 20, 2013, 08:46:15 PM
Just finished the second series of Borgen, really enjoyed it. Covered a lot of difficult subject matter for the most part sensibly. Shades of the West Wing in its camera work and characterisation (nothing wrong with that). Does anyone know if there's another series in the pipeline?
Season 3 is in the can and on tv elsewhere.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggy90 on February 20, 2013, 09:09:44 PM
Where?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on February 20, 2013, 09:21:05 PM
Quote from: ziggy90 on February 20, 2013, 09:09:44 PM
Where?
Jeez man use google! I am sure there will be a torrent somewhere. It is shown on Nederland 2 channel - guess where?  ;)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggy90 on February 20, 2013, 10:12:56 PM
Thanks for the advice TB, series 3 looks a winner as well. I wouldn't know how to use those torrents so I kind of rely on people like your good self for guidance.

Is it being shown on Wacko's ranch? :P
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on February 20, 2013, 10:50:13 PM
Quote from: ziggy90 on February 20, 2013, 10:12:56 PM
Thanks for the advice TB, series 3 looks a winner as well. I wouldn't know how to use those torrents so I kind of rely on people like your good self for guidance.

Is it being shown on Wacko's ranch? :P
If I get any more details I will keep you posted.

Like what you did with Nederland  ;)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on February 20, 2013, 10:51:10 PM
I think you'll have to wait a good bit for Borgen 3,
english subs are just not available.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on February 21, 2013, 08:44:13 AM
Quote from: Main Street on February 20, 2013, 06:39:18 PM
Quote from: Main Street on February 13, 2013, 06:33:59 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on February 13, 2013, 11:42:22 AM
Over half-way through a French series called 'Les Revenants' (Ghosts) - I'm really enjoying it.  It's set in a small mountainous village - people who have been dead (ranging in time from 2-35 years ago) start coming back to life.  There's no zombie stuff going on; just folk who have passed on, usually by violent/sudden death, just wander back into the village the same as the day they died.  However, time has passed, and though their partners/families/friends are freaked out initially, and eventually glad to have their loved ones back in their lives, problems start to happen.  A twin sister arrives back aged 13; her twin is now 16 and not really able to cope mentally with this.  A man who has died on the day he was supposed to be married arrives back to find that his partner is now in another relationship and about to get married again.  And so on; it's really about how people cope when they find that someone whose loss has devastated their lives, is now back in their life as if nothing has happened - but it has, they have gone through the loss, and all is different.  Oh, and something creepy is happening in the reservoir in the mountains.  Brilliant stuff - reminds me of Twin Peaks at its very best.  Highly recommended.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2521668/ (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2521668/)
Thanks for the write up Billy, I'll check it out.
I got through the whole series. It was heavy going. Only the last straw, wanting to find out what happens at the end, kept me watching it.
However, I managed to smile once, in the first episode, when the separated husband asked the ex wife's lover, after the reappearance of his dead daughter, "what's the diagnosis doctor? acute resurrection?"

Yeah, it got a bit boring towards the end when the emphasis changed to the zombie stuff - I still think it started well.

Am enjoying Engrenages season-4 at the moment.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on February 21, 2013, 03:55:56 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on February 21, 2013, 08:44:13 AM

Am enjoying Engrenages season-4 at the moment.
I wasn't sure where it was going with the first 2 episodes but I have settled into it after episodes 3&4.
The reappearance of the magistrate Roban (reminds me of Wenger) has brought it on a few notches.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ballinaman on February 21, 2013, 04:27:06 PM
What are people making of the Des Bishop show on drink culture in Ireland. 3rd episode is on tonight. Just watched the 1st one on RTE player there, some good insights into things but Dessie is a bit passed his sell by date at this stage IMO, his jokes are fairly well recycled. Still will watch it though I'd say.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: heffo on February 21, 2013, 08:32:40 PM
Durham county on US Netflix is decent. Drama about a serial killer living in a suburban Canadian community
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Syferus on February 21, 2013, 10:18:43 PM
Watched the final episode of The Fear yesterday. Really excellent ending that is both tragic and able change the perspective of the mini-series in an instant. Some fantastic performances to boot, none more do than Peter Mullan as the lead.

I've been impressed by a lot of Channel 4's forays into drama in recent years and it's good to see American premium cable quality starting to seep onto shows this side of the Atlantic.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: muppet on February 21, 2013, 10:18:59 PM
Quote from: heffo on February 21, 2013, 08:32:40 PM
Durham county on US Netflix is decent. Drama about a serial killer living in a suburban Canadian community

I'll look out for that. The missus mightn't fancy it but she is surviving Breaking Bad so it might work.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on February 21, 2013, 11:20:38 PM
House of cards? Just put it on. Love Spacey in this type of role is it worth watching?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: From the Bunker on February 22, 2013, 12:20:24 AM
Quote from: ballinaman on February 21, 2013, 04:27:06 PM
What are people making of the Des Bishop show on drink culture in Ireland. 3rd episode is on tonight. Just watched the 1st one on RTE player there, some good insights into things but Dessie is a bit passed his sell by date at this stage IMO, his jokes are fairly well recycled. Still will watch it though I'd say.

Yeah, it's the old a Yank walks into an Irish Pub stuff! Des is getting old and the energy is less i feel. Still not a bad show, just not a very good one either.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: BennyHarp on February 22, 2013, 12:57:50 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on February 21, 2013, 11:20:38 PM
House of cards? Just put it on. Love Spacey in this type of role is it worth watching?

I've just finished the series - thoroughly enjoyed it! Spacey is superb in it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Minder on February 22, 2013, 08:00:03 AM
Quote from: BennyHarp on February 22, 2013, 12:57:50 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on February 21, 2013, 11:20:38 PM
House of cards? Just put it on. Love Spacey in this type of role is it worth watching?

I've just finished the series - thoroughly enjoyed it! Spacey is superb in it.

Robin Wright is still a tasty of stuff at 46.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on February 22, 2013, 08:55:40 AM
Quote from: Main Street on February 21, 2013, 03:55:56 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on February 21, 2013, 08:44:13 AM

Am enjoying Engrenages season-4 at the moment.
I wasn't sure where it was going with the first 2 episodes but I have settled into it after episodes 3&4.
The reappearance of the magistrate Roban (reminds me of Wenger) has brought it on a few notches.

Said the same thing to Mrs Boots last night - he's as pig-headed as Wenger too.  :)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on February 22, 2013, 09:14:37 AM
But as least his bank balance is probably healthy.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on February 22, 2013, 11:49:02 PM
Quote from: Syferus on February 21, 2013, 10:18:43 PM
Watched the final episode of The Fear yesterday. Really excellent ending that is both tragic and able change the perspective of the mini-series in an instant. Some fantastic performances to boot, none more do than Peter Mullan as the lead.

I've been impressed by a lot of Channel 4's forays into drama in recent years and it's good to see American premium cable quality starting to seep onto shows this side of the Atlantic.
I've watched the first 2 episodes but I'm finding it difficult to to cary on. Not that it isn't good, it's impressive and Mullan is superb, but just the feeling of inevitable tragedy  with a hard nosed crime boss, in denial suffering from an advancing alzheimer's, with a gang of gun crazy Albanians on his back, a shower of good for nothings that he would have been able to deal with no problem, in better days.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Syferus on February 23, 2013, 12:19:37 AM
The Albanians are really just a pressure point that brings what's been happening to Mullan for likely quite a while out into full view. It becomes less and less about them and honestly none of them are focused on as characters at any point - this is all about the family. It's an Alziemers drama on steroids.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: BennyHarp on February 23, 2013, 12:58:37 AM
Quote from: Minder on February 22, 2013, 08:00:03 AM
Quote from: BennyHarp on February 22, 2013, 12:57:50 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on February 21, 2013, 11:20:38 PM
House of cards? Just put it on. Love Spacey in this type of role is it worth watching?

I've just finished the series - thoroughly enjoyed it! Spacey is superb in it.

Robin Wright is still a tasty of stuff at 46.

+1
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on February 23, 2013, 10:42:43 AM
Quote from: Syferus on February 23, 2013, 12:19:37 AM
The Albanians are really just a pressure point that brings what's been happening to Mullan for likely quite a while out into full view. It becomes less and less about them and honestly none of them are focused on as characters at any point - this is all about the family. It's an Alziemers drama on steroids.
That's good to hear, I'll put the last 2 episodes on standby status.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: BennyHarp on February 23, 2013, 01:02:26 PM
Has anybody watched Treme? The series that Eric Overmyers and David Simon created after The Wire. It's set in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina. Just wondered how it matched up in comparison to The Wire.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Apparently so on February 23, 2013, 01:06:46 PM
Suits is a fantastic show. Really enjoying the 2nd season so far. Some brilliant characters in it. I`m in love with Donna  :-*
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Denn Forever on February 23, 2013, 03:42:36 PM
But Donna's been fired!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: AFS on February 23, 2013, 05:12:59 PM
Quote from: BennyHarp on February 23, 2013, 01:02:26 PM
Has anybody watched Treme? The series that Eric Overmyers and David Simon created after The Wire. It's set in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina. Just wondered how it matched up in comparison to The Wire.

Watched the first series and the first few episodes of the second. Keep meaning to get caught up with it but there's always something else to get through first. Pretty good up to where I've left off, although probably not up at the same level as The Wire. From what I remember, it can be slow going at times so you'd have to be prepared for that. The music is class, the opening of the first episode is probably my favourite opening to any TV show.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on February 23, 2013, 07:40:01 PM
Suits season finale the other night. Great show and a few nice women to look at in it as well. Cant wait for season 3 now.

Started watching West Wing, nearly finished season 1. Seems like a good show so far. It will keep me busy for a while now.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Denn Forever on February 23, 2013, 07:49:52 PM
QuoteStarted watching West Wing, nearly finished season 1. Seems like a good show so far. It will keep me busy for a while now.

It gets better and better!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Apparently so on February 23, 2013, 11:43:51 PM
Quote from: Denn Forever on February 23, 2013, 03:42:36 PM
But Donna's been fired!!

:(

She`ll be back
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on February 25, 2013, 02:50:17 PM
Quote from: Denn Forever on February 23, 2013, 07:49:52 PM
QuoteStarted watching West Wing, nearly finished season 1. Seems like a good show so far. It will keep me busy for a while now.

It gets better and better!

I thought it got worse and worse - different strokes I s'pose. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on February 25, 2013, 03:02:43 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on February 25, 2013, 02:50:17 PM
Quote from: Denn Forever on February 23, 2013, 07:49:52 PM
QuoteStarted watching West Wing, nearly finished season 1. Seems like a good show so far. It will keep me busy for a while now.

It gets better and better!

I thought it got worse and worse - different strokes I s'pose.
I think it suffered when Sorkin stopped writing.

Every show has a tipping point and even the best like The Wire and The Sopranos experience peaks and troughs and ultimately many are just dung by the time they get pulled.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: muppet on March 01, 2013, 09:51:58 PM
Breaking Bad.

End of Season 4.

The scene with Salamanca, the DEA and the bell was genius!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Canalman on March 02, 2013, 11:57:13 AM
Finished Borgen.Excellent.Sagged a little in the middle but last 3 episodes were brilliant.Must see for anyone with an interest in politics.     Way better than the Killing.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggy90 on March 02, 2013, 12:16:20 PM
Quote from: Canalman on March 02, 2013, 11:57:13 AM
Finished Borgen.Excellent.Sagged a little in the middle but last 3 episodes were brilliant.Must see for anyone with an interest in politics.     Way better than the Killing.

Agreed, best of the Scandinavian TV series so far.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on March 02, 2013, 07:04:48 PM
Nah, it's mainstream,  it just fills in the time nicely while waiting for the real thing.
Not a bad effort from the plucky Danes, but they do have delusions about their importance in the scheme of world affairs, I suppose that comes from their old empire aspirations and royalty obsessions.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Minder on March 02, 2013, 07:18:40 PM
Quote from: muppet on March 01, 2013, 09:51:58 PM
Breaking Bad.

End of Season 4.

The scene with Salamanca, the DEA and the bell was genius!

What was that Muppet, can't remember it
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on March 07, 2013, 12:05:06 AM
Just watched a great documentary on Laurie Cunningham on UTV.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: BennyHarp on March 07, 2013, 12:14:13 AM
Quote from: laoislad on March 07, 2013, 12:05:06 AM
Just watched a great documentary on Laurie Cunningham on UTV.

Just watched that too. His corners with the outside of the boot were pure class
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on March 08, 2013, 09:02:03 PM
Quote from: heffo on February 21, 2013, 08:32:40 PM
Durham county on US Netflix is decent. Drama about a serial killer living in a suburban Canadian community
I watched a few episodes. There are some serious dark clouds in Durham County -  I'd blame the negative effects from those massive electricity pylons which permeate every scene. It's a hard watch, everybody is afflicted with varying degrees of chronic, dark mental and emotional issues. The series is just unrelenting with the madness.

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: BennyHarp on March 09, 2013, 09:05:38 AM
Saw an advert for JJ Abrams new series Revolutions last night. Looks like it may be decent. It'll probably get cancelled just as it gets interesting like the Event and Flash Forward.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: AFS on March 09, 2013, 04:15:39 PM
Quote from: BennyHarp on March 09, 2013, 09:05:38 AM
Saw an advert for JJ Abrams new series Revolutions last night. Looks like it may be decent. It'll probably get cancelled just as it becomes apparent how completely shite it is like the Event and Flash Forward.

Fixed.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: muppet on March 09, 2013, 04:30:42 PM
Quote from: Minder on March 02, 2013, 07:18:40 PM
Quote from: muppet on March 01, 2013, 09:51:58 PM
Breaking Bad.

End of Season 4.

The scene with Salamanca, the DEA and the bell was genius!

What was that Muppet, can't remember it

Don't want to spoil it but things came to a head with Gus and Salamanca in a couple of outstanding scenes.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Denn Forever on March 09, 2013, 07:17:05 PM
Isn't season 5 starting on TG4?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: heffo on March 10, 2013, 05:34:14 PM
Quote from: BennyHarp on March 09, 2013, 09:05:38 AM
Saw an advert for JJ Abrams new series Revolutions last night. Looks like it may be decent. It'll probably get cancelled just as it gets interesting like the Event and Flash Forward.

It was shown in the States last summer - decent enough.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: trileacman on March 11, 2013, 09:48:17 PM
TV show called 14days on BBCNI now, good show about a period in the troubles and a story that has largely gone untold.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: maggie on March 12, 2013, 12:19:03 PM
Saw the second part of Broadchurch on utv last nite. Great show so far and lots of unanswered questions.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Canalman on March 12, 2013, 12:29:42 PM
Watched 1st part of programme on history of Presbyterians in Ireland last weekend . Very good watch if you have any interest in history. 


Think S5 of Breaking Bad is starting on TG4 in the next week or so.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on March 12, 2013, 06:28:28 PM
Quote from: trileacman on March 11, 2013, 09:48:17 PM
TV show called 14days on BBCNI now, good show about a period in the troubles and a story that has largely gone untold.

Watched this last night, can remember it like yesterday, we all bailed out of school early that day and headed up to Kennedy Way roundabout. Nearly as many people there than the Bobby Sands funeral. My friends and I were interviewed by some TV station on the Kennedy way roundabout (thank fcuk it was never aired) we talked a lot of shite I'm sure.

Followed it down to Milltown and was close to the funeral cars and remember shouting over to a clubmate who was the funereal directors son, next thing the explosions started to go off, was mental, fellas shouting that the graves had been mined or booby trapped!! After a minute or two (probably 30 seconds ffs) we looked over and saw Stone blasting away and throwing grenades, it didn't seem real.

The mob that chased him were mental and one of the lads from the streets beside us was one of the first on the scene when they caught him, christ he loved recalling that story. Mental times and I never ventured to another republican funeral again during that period

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: All of a Sludden on March 14, 2013, 11:02:24 PM
Quote from: AFS on February 23, 2013, 05:12:59 PM
Quote from: BennyHarp on February 23, 2013, 01:02:26 PM
Has anybody watched Treme? The series that Eric Overmyers and David Simon created after The Wire. It's set in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina. Just wondered how it matched up in comparison to The Wire.

Watched the first series and the first few episodes of the second. Keep meaning to get caught up with it but there's always something else to get through first. Pretty good up to where I've left off, although probably not up at the same level as The Wire. From what I remember, it can be slow going at times so you'd have to be prepared for that. The music is class, the opening of the first episode is probably my favourite opening to any TV show.

Treme returns to Sky Atlantic tomorrow night at 9pm.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: johnneycool on March 15, 2013, 10:25:24 AM
Fire in Corrie tonight I'm being told, not sure where though.

Maybe Chesney will set fire to the kebab shop where that dirt bird is trying to pull his chick (even though she is way of of Chesney's league).

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: johnneycool on March 15, 2013, 11:03:17 AM
it could do with a make over, it's pretty drab all the same even after the smoking ban came in.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: 5 Sams on March 16, 2013, 01:33:58 AM
Quote from: trileacman on March 11, 2013, 09:48:17 PM
TV show called 14days on BBCNI now, good show about a period in the troubles and a story that has largely gone untold.

Watched it earlier today. Disturbing stuff..mind it very well.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggy90 on March 16, 2013, 09:18:40 AM
Quote from: hardstation on March 15, 2013, 10:48:06 AM
Quote from: johnneycool on March 15, 2013, 10:25:24 AM
Fire in Corrie tonight I'm being told, not sure where though.

Maybe Chesney will set fire to the kebab shop where that dirt bird is trying to pull his chick (even though she is way of of Chesney's league).
The rovers gets it. Something to do with Stella, yer man and Sunita.

Did Stan and Hilda survive?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on March 16, 2013, 09:27:04 AM
Quote from: johnneycool on March 15, 2013, 10:25:24 AM
Fire in Corrie tonight I'm being told, not sure where though.

Maybe Chesney will set fire to the kebab shop where that dirt bird is trying to pull his chick (even though she is way of of Chesney's league).
I know soaps can be far-fetched but Chesney going out with that wee stunner is a storyline too far imo.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Denn Forever on March 16, 2013, 10:41:59 AM
Been watching Radhac na Ruise on TG4.  Exploring how similar we are to the russians.  Very interesting.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggy90 on March 16, 2013, 12:39:23 PM
Quote from: 5 Sams on March 16, 2013, 01:33:58 AM
Quote from: trileacman on March 11, 2013, 09:48:17 PM
TV show called 14days on BBCNI now, good show about a period in the troubles and a story that has largely gone untold.

Watched it earlier today. Disturbing stuff..mind it very well.

Thanks for the tip. I've just watched it this morning and it seemed to give (to me) a pretty well balanced view of those "eventful" days. I well remember sitting over here and thinking wtf is happening. Fr Reid came across very well and you could feel the esteem that was felt for him by his "peers"

You're right about the untold story, but I suppose the "truth" of what happened will always depend on who's telling the tale.

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on March 18, 2013, 09:45:53 PM
The Challenger on BBC2 is good stuff so far.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Denn Forever on March 20, 2013, 10:54:42 AM
I Claudius is being repeated on BBC Four on Tuesday nights.  Excellent.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on March 20, 2013, 12:03:53 PM
Quote from: Denn Forever on March 20, 2013, 10:54:42 AM
I Claudius is being repeated on BBC Four on Tuesday nights.  Excellent.

Aye flicked it round last night and she gave me a right look!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: omagh_gael on March 20, 2013, 02:03:00 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4XSeW4B5Rg&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Game of Thrones season three beginning on 1st April, should be good!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Canalman on March 20, 2013, 03:07:36 PM
Quote from: Denn Forever on March 20, 2013, 10:54:42 AM
I Claudius is being repeated on BBC Four on Tuesday nights.  Excellent.

Indeed, have it taped . Really looking forward to it. Read the book many years ago.

Also, The Boss starts on Thursday night with Kelsey Grammer (sic) as a mayor of Chicago. Think it is on More 4 but not sure. Hope it is as good as suggested.

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: 5 Sams on March 20, 2013, 05:21:35 PM
The Office Series 1 is repeated on Gold n Monday nights. I have watched it many times but it still never fails to make me laugh.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Syferus on March 20, 2013, 06:31:26 PM
There was a pretty good episode of GAA Beo on Sunday. Beautifully paced ending to boot.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: AFS on March 20, 2013, 11:23:23 PM
Quote from: Canalman on March 20, 2013, 03:07:36 PM
Quote from: Denn Forever on March 20, 2013, 10:54:42 AM
I Claudius is being repeated on BBC Four on Tuesday nights.  Excellent.

Indeed, have it taped . Really looking forward to it. Read the book many years ago.

Also, The Boss starts on Thursday night with Kelsey Grammer (sic) as a mayor of Chicago. Think it is on More 4 but not sure. Hope it is as good as suggested.

It got the boot after season two. Worth bearing in mind if it would annoy you to watch a show that leaves behind a pile of loose ends. Decent show otherwise.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Canalman on March 22, 2013, 03:48:49 PM
Quote from: AFS on March 20, 2013, 11:23:23 PM
Quote from: Canalman on March 20, 2013, 03:07:36 PM
Quote from: Denn Forever on March 20, 2013, 10:54:42 AM
I Claudius is being repeated on BBC Four on Tuesday nights.  Excellent.

Indeed, have it taped . Really looking forward to it. Read the book many years ago.

Also, The Boss starts on Thursday night with Kelsey Grammer (sic) as a mayor of Chicago. Think it is on More 4 but not sure. Hope it is as good as suggested.

It got the boot after season two. Worth bearing in mind if it would annoy you to watch a show that leaves behind a pile of loose ends. Decent show otherwise.

Thanks for the heads up.
Another Carnivále type ending to a show I suppose.

Finished  Secret State with Gabriel Byrne last night. Not a bad mini series and enjoyed it. Still think it was not as good as the Ray McAnally version which was brilliant.
After watching it and Borgen I wonder why anyone wants to ever be a Prime Minister. Just plain hassle all the time.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Minder on March 22, 2013, 05:55:44 PM
Finished season 4 of Breaking Bad, it's some show. The last shot of season 4 confirms Walt has turned over to the dark side.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Armaghgeddon on March 22, 2013, 07:09:25 PM
Person of Interest is very good
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: The Iceman on March 22, 2013, 07:10:31 PM
Quote from: Minder on March 22, 2013, 05:55:44 PM
Finished season 4 of Breaking Bad, it's some show. The last shot of season 4 confirms Walt has turned over to the dark side.
It hasn't confirmed anything - it leads you to believe he might have. Part of the cliffhanger!

finishing up season 2 of walking dead here this weekend and finished season 4 of SoA earlier in feb.
Some shows i fairness.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on March 25, 2013, 09:05:14 AM
Quote from: Armaghgeddon on March 22, 2013, 07:09:25 PM
Person of Interest is very good

Getting better every week.   
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on March 25, 2013, 01:36:01 PM
Watched a 4 part Britsh drama the other day on Netflix, One night. Set around four characters based on one night were two people end up getting assulted. Very good show
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggysego on March 26, 2013, 10:51:46 AM
Has anyone been watching Broadchurch on UTV? Three episodes in now, but fantastic Monday night television. A murder mystery.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tbrick18 on March 26, 2013, 04:33:46 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on March 26, 2013, 10:51:46 AM
Has anyone been watching Broadchurch on UTV? Three episodes in now, but fantastic Monday night television. A murder mystery.

Yep, really good show. Most of these sort of shows you can tell from quite early on "whodunnit".
I've genuinely no clue in this one. Could be any one of 5-6 people.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Denn Forever on April 02, 2013, 04:21:44 PM
The Untold History of the US since 1940 on Sky Atlantic from 17th April.  Narrated and produced by Oliver Stone with accompanying book.  Sound intersting.

Is it true that the USSR had started to invade Japan before the Atomic bombs were dropped?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ballinaman on April 02, 2013, 04:30:21 PM
(http://sphotos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/72673_10151358256582322_1053886870_n.jpg)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Bingo on April 02, 2013, 04:45:22 PM
Haha, like that. Its a good show but you do find it fustrating at times with the filler and lack of zombies. Roll on World War Z for my zombie fill!

Liked the first episode of Revolution, bit to go yet and I fear another Flash Forward and The Event.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on April 02, 2013, 05:01:29 PM
Quote from: Bingo on April 02, 2013, 04:45:22 PM


Liked the first episode of Revolution, bit to go yet and I fear another Flash Forward and The Event.

It's ok. I've watched up to episode 12.
Some nice female totty in it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Syferus on April 05, 2013, 02:31:58 AM
Quote from: ballinaman on April 02, 2013, 04:30:21 PM
(http://sphotos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/72673_10151358256582322_1053886870_n.jpg)

The season finale banjaxed the last bit of that. The first eight were fantastic but the back half of the season was too stretched out and uneven. The only good thing to come of the season finale is that Andrea's ****** and ****** because the writers were completely unable to make her anything more than an extremely annoying character.

Game of Thrones, now there's a show that gets consistency down to an art form. Great to have it back and it almost makes you want to venture north. Any GAABoarders appearing as extras?  ;)

Oh, and it surely has to have the very best titles in the history of television, right?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: thewobbler on April 05, 2013, 08:14:56 AM
Quote from: Syferus on April 05, 2013, 02:31:58 AM


The season finale banjaxed the last bit of that. The first eight were fantastic but the back half of the season was too stretched out and uneven. The only good thing to come of the season finale is that ****** died because the writers were completely unable to make her anything more than an extremely annoying character.

Game of Thrones, now there's a show that gets consistency down to an art form. Great to have it back and it almost makes you want to venture north. Any GAABoarders appearing as extras?  ;)

Oh, and it surely has to have the very best titles in the history of television, right?

Holy f**king spoiler alert.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Syferus on April 05, 2013, 12:35:32 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on April 05, 2013, 08:14:56 AM
Quote from: Syferus on April 05, 2013, 02:31:58 AM


The season finale banjaxed the last bit of that. The first eight were fantastic but the back half of the season was too stretched out and uneven. The only good thing to come of the season finale is that ****** died because the writers were completely unable to make her anything more than an extremely annoying character.

Game of Thrones, now there's a show that gets consistency down to an art form. Great to have it back and it almost makes you want to venture north. Any GAABoarders appearing as extras?  ;)

Oh, and it surely has to have the very best titles in the history of television, right?

Holy f**king spoiler alert.

To be fair I tried to find a spoiler tag in the mess of formatting icons to no avail. I'll switch it to asterisks but I doubt many care too much about her story.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on April 05, 2013, 01:36:05 PM
Quote from: Syferus on April 05, 2013, 12:35:32 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on April 05, 2013, 08:14:56 AM
Quote from: Syferus on April 05, 2013, 02:31:58 AM


The season finale banjaxed the last bit of that. The first eight were fantastic but the back half of the season was too stretched out and uneven. The only good thing to come of the season finale is that ****** died because the writers were completely unable to make her anything more than an extremely annoying character.

Game of Thrones, now there's a show that gets consistency down to an art form. Great to have it back and it almost makes you want to venture north. Any GAABoarders appearing as extras?  ;)

Oh, and it surely has to have the very best titles in the history of television, right?

Holy f**king spoiler alert.

To be fair I tried to find a spoiler tag in the mess of formatting icons to no avail. I'll switch it to asterisks but I doubt many care too much about her story.

I've been waiting for weekas for somebody to either shoot her or eat her.  Looking forward to the finale tonight.  Still can't believe Bruce Lee is tackling Hershels wee girl, thought it was going to turn into a Shannon Tweed epic the other week between them too.

Enjoying The Following too, and Touch is back on screens this week, with Falling Skies bound to be back soon too.  Watched Revolution and it was ok, take a while to see how good it really is.  My favourite show at the minute is Person of Interest, started off pretty slowly with every episode being kind of independent to any other, but there has been a lot of back story and character building going on with overall baddies etc being put in place.  Some of Caviezels one liners are cheesy as hell but every week the show is getting better and better, and its responsible for two popularising two tunes that are seemingly used in every tv snipper going at the minute be it football focus or an ad for a new watch ('intro' by the xxx and 'I Know You Are But What Am I?' by Mogwai). 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on April 05, 2013, 05:11:13 PM
I see the TV series based on the life and times of Hannibal Lecter started in the US last night - imaginatively called 'Hannibal'.  Will try and get a gawk at it over the weekend. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Hardy on April 05, 2013, 05:33:56 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on April 05, 2013, 05:11:13 PM
I see the TV series based on the life and times of Hannibal Lecter started in the US last night - imaginatively called 'Hannibal'.  Will try and get a gawk at it over the weekend. 

One of the (many) strange things I discovered on moving here to the twilight zone is that "gawk" means something completely different down here.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on April 07, 2013, 07:42:45 PM
Quote from: Bingo on April 02, 2013, 04:45:22 PM
Haha, like that. Its a good show but you do find it fustrating at times with the filler and lack of zombies. Roll on World War Z for my zombie fill!

Liked the first episode of Revolution, bit to go yet and I fear another Flash Forward and The Event.

Saw a preview for World War Z, looks class.
I might even spend some money and go watch it in the cinema instead of illegal downloading!
It will be a easy sell to the woman as well with Mr Pitt in it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Syferus on April 07, 2013, 08:34:03 PM
I'd recommend ye check out the abridged (the abridged version is far superior as a production) audiobook of World War Z, it's based around fully voiced-acted characters chronicling the apocalypse after the fact. It's great fun and given the film isn't likely to follow the same format it won't be just an exercise of spoiling the movie.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Feckitt on April 11, 2013, 11:20:40 AM
Great to see Mad Men back,  We're in the late 60's now.  Joan is some bit of stuff. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Bingo on April 16, 2013, 10:08:49 AM
Watched the last episode of Spartacus last night. WOW, what a show and what a finish.

When you get past the blood/gore and the, ahem, other action, it was a great story and built up very well over the seasons. The finish was spot on.

Talk of them following the story of Julius Ceasar now, which would be interesting and wouldn't belittle the last 4 seasons, as it be a new tangent altogether.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on April 16, 2013, 01:19:24 PM
Quote from: Bingo on April 16, 2013, 10:08:49 AM
Watched the last episode of Spartacus last night. WOW, what a show and what a finish.

When you get past the blood/gore and the, ahem, other action, it was a great story and built up very well over the seasons. The finish was spot on.

Talk of them following the story of Julius Ceasar now, which would be interesting and wouldn't belittle the last 4 seasons, as it be a new tangent altogether.
I hope to see Asterix and Obelix appear.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on April 16, 2013, 02:21:43 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on April 16, 2013, 01:19:24 PM
Quote from: Bingo on April 16, 2013, 10:08:49 AM
Watched the last episode of Spartacus last night. WOW, what a show and what a finish.

When you get past the blood/gore and the, ahem, other action, it was a great story and built up very well over the seasons. The finish was spot on.

Talk of them following the story of Julius Ceasar now, which would be interesting and wouldn't belittle the last 4 seasons, as it be a new tangent altogether.
I hope to see Asterix and Obelix appear.

Never saw a doll as well put together as that blond yok in Spartacus, jeesus.

Person Of Interest season finale next week, really impressed with the show, really improved after the first 4 or 5 episodes. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: aontroim abu on April 16, 2013, 03:02:19 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on April 16, 2013, 02:21:43 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on April 16, 2013, 01:19:24 PM
Quote from: Bingo on April 16, 2013, 10:08:49 AM
Watched the last episode of Spartacus last night. WOW, what a show and what a finish.

When you get past the blood/gore and the, ahem, other action, it was a great story and built up very well over the seasons. The finish was spot on.

Talk of them following the story of Julius Ceasar now, which would be interesting and wouldn't belittle the last 4 seasons, as it be a new tangent altogether.
I hope to see Asterix and Obelix appear.

Never saw a doll as well put together as that blond yok in Spartacus, jeesus.

Person Of Interest season finale next week, really impressed with the show, really improved after the first 4 or 5 episodes.

Rule 1 - Photo please
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on April 16, 2013, 03:13:15 PM
Quote from: aontroim abu on April 16, 2013, 03:02:19 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on April 16, 2013, 02:21:43 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on April 16, 2013, 01:19:24 PM
Quote from: Bingo on April 16, 2013, 10:08:49 AM
Watched the last episode of Spartacus last night. WOW, what a show and what a finish.

When you get past the blood/gore and the, ahem, other action, it was a great story and built up very well over the seasons. The finish was spot on.

Talk of them following the story of Julius Ceasar now, which would be interesting and wouldn't belittle the last 4 seasons, as it be a new tangent altogether.
I hope to see Asterix and Obelix appear.

Never saw a doll as well put together as that blond yok in Spartacus, jeesus.

Person Of Interest season finale next week, really impressed with the show, really improved after the first 4 or 5 episodes.

Rule 1 - Photo please

Whatever happened the new and improved hot ladies thread anyway - has everybody on here turned?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on April 16, 2013, 04:28:34 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on April 16, 2013, 03:13:15 PM
Quote from: aontroim abu on April 16, 2013, 03:02:19 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on April 16, 2013, 02:21:43 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on April 16, 2013, 01:19:24 PM
Quote from: Bingo on April 16, 2013, 10:08:49 AM
Watched the last episode of Spartacus last night. WOW, what a show and what a finish.

When you get past the blood/gore and the, ahem, other action, it was a great story and built up very well over the seasons. The finish was spot on.

Talk of them following the story of Julius Ceasar now, which would be interesting and wouldn't belittle the last 4 seasons, as it be a new tangent altogether.
I hope to see Asterix and Obelix appear.

Never saw a doll as well put together as that blond yok in Spartacus, jeesus.

Person Of Interest season finale next week, really impressed with the show, really improved after the first 4 or 5 episodes.

Rule 1 - Photo please

Whatever happened the new and improved hot ladies thread anyway - has everybody on here turned?

Is it this one?

(http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2010/03/03/article-1255093-088C70E3000005DC-280_468x286.jpg)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: aontroim abu on April 16, 2013, 04:43:07 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on April 16, 2013, 04:28:34 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on April 16, 2013, 03:13:15 PM
Quote from: aontroim abu on April 16, 2013, 03:02:19 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on April 16, 2013, 02:21:43 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on April 16, 2013, 01:19:24 PM
Quote from: Bingo on April 16, 2013, 10:08:49 AM
Watched the last episode of Spartacus last night. WOW, what a show and what a finish.

When you get past the blood/gore and the, ahem, other action, it was a great story and built up very well over the seasons. The finish was spot on.

Talk of them following the story of Julius Ceasar now, which would be interesting and wouldn't belittle the last 4 seasons, as it be a new tangent altogether.
I hope to see Asterix and Obelix appear.

Never saw a doll as well put together as that blond yok in Spartacus, jeesus.

Person Of Interest season finale next week, really impressed with the show, really improved after the first 4 or 5 episodes.

Rule 1 - Photo please

Whatever happened the new and improved hot ladies thread anyway - has everybody on here turned?

Is it this one?

(http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2010/03/03/article-1255093-088C70E3000005DC-280_468x286.jpg)

That's Lucy Lawless who played Xena - damn fine
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Canalman on April 16, 2013, 04:55:34 PM
Saw a fascinating documentary last night on Setanta called The Gambler. Followed this Irish professional gambler around for a year or so ................ very interesting. Well worth a watch. Will no doubt be repeated shortly.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Declan on April 16, 2013, 05:58:44 PM
Lilyhammer trailer - http://vimeo.com/64056636 (http://vimeo.com/64056636)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on April 16, 2013, 06:04:33 PM
Quote from: Canalman on April 16, 2013, 04:55:34 PM
Saw a fascinating documentary last night on Setanta called The Gambler. Followed this Irish professional gambler around for a year or so ................ very interesting. Well worth a watch. Will no doubt be repeated shortly.
Didn't see the programme but the fella from it was on the Late Late on Friday night. Interesting story alright but he seems to have taken a bit of a beatin this past year and is having a break. I can't remember the figure exactly but he has lost in the region of 1 million dollars in the past year.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on April 16, 2013, 06:20:06 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on April 16, 2013, 06:04:33 PM
Quote from: Canalman on April 16, 2013, 04:55:34 PM
Saw a fascinating documentary last night on Setanta called The Gambler. Followed this Irish professional gambler around for a year or so ................ very interesting. Well worth a watch. Will no doubt be repeated shortly.
Didn't see the programme but the fella from it was on the Late Late on Friday night. Interesting story alright but he seems to have taken a bit of a beatin this past year and is having a break. I can't remember the figure exactly but he has lost in the region of 1 million dollars in the past year.

(http://www.netbooknews.com/wp-content/2011/09/dr-evil-1-million-dollars.jpg)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Syferus on April 17, 2013, 02:31:47 AM
Game of Thrones is quite a handy show, I thought there'd be more love for it here given it's almost surely the finest television show to ever base itself on our isle.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on April 17, 2013, 08:53:43 AM
Its Viva Bianca.

The Following has been very good so far.  Interesting that none of the major characters are immune to being killed off, as well as the fact that the writers will obviously have some surprises up their sleeves with regard to apparent 'goodies' who are in fact JC followers. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Rois on April 17, 2013, 09:43:52 AM
I have the Following to watch tonight, not looking fwd to the gruesome bits. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: clarshack on April 17, 2013, 09:45:20 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on April 16, 2013, 02:21:43 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on April 16, 2013, 01:19:24 PM
Quote from: Bingo on April 16, 2013, 10:08:49 AM
Watched the last episode of Spartacus last night. WOW, what a show and what a finish.

When you get past the blood/gore and the, ahem, other action, it was a great story and built up very well over the seasons. The finish was spot on.

Talk of them following the story of Julius Ceasar now, which would be interesting and wouldn't belittle the last 4 seasons, as it be a new tangent altogether.
I hope to see Asterix and Obelix appear.

Never saw a doll as well put together as that blond yok in Spartacus, jeesus.

Person Of Interest season finale next week, really impressed with the show, really improved after the first 4 or 5 episodes.

do you mean saxa (ellen hollman)?:

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Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Canalman on April 23, 2013, 09:24:45 AM
Saw the first two episodes of Game of Thrones last night. Am smitten already.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: BennyHarp on April 23, 2013, 09:42:46 AM
A very good season finale of Person of Interest on Sunday night. I started watching the show with no real expectations but I've really enjoyed the first series
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on April 23, 2013, 10:50:11 AM
Quote from: BennyHarp on April 23, 2013, 09:42:46 AM
A very good season finale of Person of Interest on Sunday night. I started watching the show with no real expectations but I've really enjoyed the first series

Only saw it last night.  The first few episodes were dodgy enough but it really picked up from around the time of the judge and Jim Robinson stories (music in those episodes was unreal) and it has become my favourite show on TV since.  Well set up now with baddies too, as you have Elias, the computer hacker (possibly Reese's ex partner from the following), Agent Snow, FBI and a whole office, HR and now the wacko who kidnapped wee Finch last night.  A lot of questions to be answered too, especially with your man Nathan etc.  Hopefully channel 5 won't make us wait too long as the second season has already finished in the US. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: omagh_gael on April 23, 2013, 03:08:28 PM
Loving Game of Thrones myself. I'm a good bit ahead (halfway through book 4) in the books but still haven't come across any reference to the Theon torture storyline. Is this something extra that producers have thrown in?

The books are brilliant btw, the inability to include all history and background to the characters is the only flaw in the TV show. However, if you were to do that each series would probably be 20 episodes long!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: RMDrive on April 23, 2013, 06:26:49 PM
Quote from: omagh_gael on April 23, 2013, 03:08:28 PM
Loving Game of Thrones myself. I'm a good bit ahead (halfway through book 4) in the books but still haven't come across any reference to the Theon torture storyline. Is this something extra that producers have thrown in?

The books are brilliant btw, the inability to include all history and background to the characters is the only flaw in the TV show. However, if you were to do that each series would probably be 20 episodes long!

Nope. You'll get to it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: AFS on April 23, 2013, 06:30:56 PM
This show was worth a watch:

www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b01s4z7z/The_United_States_of_Television_America_in_Primetime_Man_of_the_House/
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ONeill on April 24, 2013, 12:13:33 AM
Found myself drifting off whilst watching The Following as early as episode two. Gave up soon after from boredom.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on April 24, 2013, 09:11:09 AM
Quote from: ONeill on April 24, 2013, 12:13:33 AM
Found myself drifting off whilst watching The Following as early as episode two. Gave up soon after from boredom.

Snap.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: 5 Sams on May 02, 2013, 07:16:08 PM
New Two and a Half Men anyone? I think it's very sharp.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on May 02, 2013, 08:11:04 PM
Quote from: 5 Sams on May 02, 2013, 07:16:08 PM
New Two and a Half Men anyone? I think it's very sharp.
It must have improved as I stopped watching it as thought it was poor when Charlie left.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggy90 on May 02, 2013, 08:16:14 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on April 24, 2013, 09:11:09 AM
Quote from: ONeill on April 24, 2013, 12:13:33 AM
Found myself drifting off whilst watching The Following as early as episode two. Gave up soon after from boredom.

Snap.

Stuck with it myself, wished I hadn't.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Kimbap on May 02, 2013, 08:37:50 PM
I gave up on the Folllowing after two episodes as well.

There's so many excellent shows around at the moment that watching something mediocre or that you don't really enjoy seems pointless.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: BennyHarp on May 02, 2013, 08:40:42 PM
Quote from: ziggy90 on May 02, 2013, 08:16:14 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on April 24, 2013, 09:11:09 AM
Quote from: ONeill on April 24, 2013, 12:13:33 AM
Found myself drifting off whilst watching The Following as early as episode two. Gave up soon after from boredom.

Snap.

Stuck with it myself, wished I hadn't.

I enjoyed it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Syferus on May 02, 2013, 08:41:38 PM
I've watched the first two episodes of Hannibal and it's excellent, probably the best new US network drama in a good few years. The series is well written and acted, it's plotted more like a cable show than the  pace of most network shows where they seem to immediately forget what happened last week. It is the only show in the wake of Dexter that has added something to a show about a serial killer.

Will Graham (the character in Red Dragon) is the main focus of the series though and Hugh Dancy managed to create a troubled FBI analyst/cop/whatever that doesn't feel immediately tired. He has Aspergers and his relationship with Hannibal Lecter is the pivot of the series. Hannibal is played by Mads Mikelson (the villain from Casino Royle) and he gives an under-stated performance that does whack you over the head that he is an 'evil serial killer' every two seconds.

The way it weaved a bad guy of the week plot with character development reminded me of the way The X-Files used to at its peak. It really has shown up The Following, even if the Following is killing it in the ratings. The series could well be canned after one season, which would be a great pity.

I big part of why I'm so high on the show is that the first season (and all subsequent seasons if we're so lucky, it's by design) will be 13 episodes, aka US cable length. It's the perfect size to avoid having to dump a load of filler material into the series to pad a big episode order. I usually avoid anything remotely involved with police procedurals but this is one of the best attempts I've ever seen.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Syferus on May 06, 2013, 01:40:32 AM
Just finished watching the season 3 finale of Breaking Bad. Probably the best piece of television I've ever seen.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Canalman on May 08, 2013, 10:16:50 AM
Watched ep 1 of Hannibal last night. So so.............. found it hard to understand the Hannibal character as he mumbled alot imvho. Will give it a few more episodes anyhows.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on May 08, 2013, 10:31:38 AM
Quote from: Canalman on May 08, 2013, 10:16:50 AM
Watched ep 1 of Hannibal last night. So so.............. found it hard to understand the Hannibal character as he mumbled alot imvho. Will give it a few more episodes anyhows.

Have it recorded but not overly excited by it, but will give it a go.  After all, I have stuck with Touch now and what a disaster that is.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Canalman on May 13, 2013, 09:33:47 AM
Finished S1  of Game of Thrones at the weekend. Excellent stuff...........each episode seemed to fly by.
Bought the book yesterday and will give it a go.

Nice to see "Grouty" from Slade prison make an appearance.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: BennyHarp on May 13, 2013, 10:27:38 AM
Do any of you watch The Mentalist? I've got into it recently and found it quite good. Season 5 finale is next Friday on Channel 5
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: 5 Sams on June 04, 2013, 10:00:46 PM
I know Im a bit late coming to the table with this but watched my first ever CSI tonight....the new one with Ted Danson....v good.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: el_cuervo_fc on June 04, 2013, 10:02:33 PM
Just watched last nights Game of Thrones. It was a very unexpected finish.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Syferus on June 04, 2013, 10:44:24 PM
Would have expected more talk about The Fall here, given the setting! Saw the first episode and it looks to be a show directed with a very sure hand. Showing us the killer immediately is an interesting choice and opens up a lot of new avenues in such a tired format. They didn't whack you over the head with Belfast minutia but they set the scene well so they can (hopefully) delve deeper into the city in subsequent episodes.

Looking forward to watching the second episode but Game of Thrones episode 9 comes first.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on June 04, 2013, 10:48:40 PM
Quote from: Syferus on June 04, 2013, 10:44:24 PM
Would have expected more talk about The Fall here, given the setting! Saw the first episode and it looks to be a show directed with a very sure hand. Showing us the killer immediately is an interesting choice and opens up a lot of new avenues in such a tired format. They didn't whack you over the head with Belfast minutia but they set the scene well so they can (hopefully) delve deeper into the city in subsequent episodes.

Looking forward to watching the second episode but Game of Thrones episode 9 comes first.
It's a great show. I am up to episode 4 of 5 and it has been commissioned for another series. A crime drama set in Belfast with little/no nod to "The Troubles" is a rare beast.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: DuffleKing on June 05, 2013, 12:04:52 AM

Anyone watched banshee?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Hereiam on June 05, 2013, 12:10:08 AM
The main problem with The Fall is that it tries to show the RUC as a great bunch of guys and dolls. We all know different.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: All of a Sludden on June 05, 2013, 12:27:46 AM
Quote from: DuffleKing on June 05, 2013, 12:04:52 AM

Anyone watched banshee?

Banshee is excellent. Lots of gratuitous sex and violence and you just know its all going to go tits up for Lucas Hood.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Syferus on June 05, 2013, 12:39:45 AM
Quote from: Hereiam on June 05, 2013, 12:10:08 AM
The main problem with The Fall is that it tries to show the RUC as a great bunch of guys and dolls. We all know different.

Eh? It comes across like you wouldn't be happy unless they were all portrayed as unsavoury demonic caricatures. What I've seen is both believable and honest. They don't come across as heroes or villains.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on June 05, 2013, 09:18:06 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on June 04, 2013, 10:48:40 PM
Quote from: Syferus on June 04, 2013, 10:44:24 PM
Would have expected more talk about The Fall here, given the setting! Saw the first episode and it looks to be a show directed with a very sure hand. Showing us the killer immediately is an interesting choice and opens up a lot of new avenues in such a tired format. They didn't whack you over the head with Belfast minutia but they set the scene well so they can (hopefully) delve deeper into the city in subsequent episodes.

Looking forward to watching the second episode but Game of Thrones episode 9 comes first.
It's a great show. I am up to episode 4 of 5 and it has been commissioned for another series. A crime drama set in Belfast with little/no nod to "The Troubles" is a rare beast.

I know its getting a second season but has there been any indication if it will be a case of still chasing the same killer or will he be caught in the next episode with a whole new villain.  I have read that the new season will have all the original cast returning.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on June 05, 2013, 10:40:51 AM
Quote from: Hereiam on June 05, 2013, 12:10:08 AM
The main problem with The Fall is that it tries to show the RUC as a great bunch of guys and dolls. We all know different.

Great bunch of guys? Ok the two guys that died were running a racket, whores and snorting coke, both were having affairs and the other doll was busy having sweet nights, have you actually watched the show are are you just talking shite?

I think it's a decent show well acted by most, the other night i waited in the dark with a balaclava on in the bedroom, her in doors did the routine of checking the kids and when she walked into the room she near had a heart attack when I jumped out!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Denn Forever on June 05, 2013, 10:48:37 AM
For fans of Breaking Bad, Season 5 - part 2 will broadcast on TG4 soon - but meanwhile if you've missed out on this highly acclaimed series, catch up with double episodes late Wednesday nights - set your personal recorder!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Hereiam on June 05, 2013, 11:06:03 AM
Was it just the balaclava u were wearing Milltown.  ;D
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Bingo on June 05, 2013, 11:10:10 AM
One thing that bugs me about Revolution. There is no power and they use horses to get about or walk. Has no-one tried a bike or considered that as a form of transport? Maybe the roads are bad and they have to travel cross country but surely its an option!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: armaghniac on June 05, 2013, 11:21:48 AM
QuoteHas no-one tried a bike or considered that as a form of transport?

There was one scene where they had ruined cars lying about and a bike thrown on top for good measure. Of course in reality bikes would be treasured possessions. They did manage to get a stream train going though.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on June 05, 2013, 11:41:49 AM
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Was it just the balaclava u were wearing Milltown.  ;D
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;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Canalman on June 12, 2013, 09:14:16 AM
Watched the Roddy Collins programme on Setanta last night. Very entertaining/ funny. Well worth a watch imo.
Finishing up S2 of Game of Thrones............  the best tv programme I have ever watched. The episodes just fly by.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on June 12, 2013, 10:29:18 AM
Quote from: Canalman on June 12, 2013, 09:14:16 AM
Watched the Roddy Collins programme on Setanta last night. Very entertaining/ funny. Well worth a watch imo.
Finishing up S2 of Game of Thrones............  the best tv programme I have ever watched. The episodes just fly by.

Think I am going to have to start watching Game of Thrones, will check tonight to see if its on Sky OnDemand.  Been watching Hannibal, Revolution and Touch and none of them are really setting the world on fire.  The sooner Falling Skies, Person of Interest, the Walking Dead and the Following return the better.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on June 12, 2013, 10:31:43 AM

Quote from: nrico2006 on June 12, 2013, 10:29:18 AM
Quote from: Canalman on June 12, 2013, 09:14:16 AM
Watched the Roddy Collins programme on Setanta last night. Very entertaining/ funny. Well worth a watch imo.
Finishing up S2 of Game of Thrones............  the best tv programme I have ever watched. The episodes just fly by.

Think I am going to have to start watching Game of Thrones, will check tonight to see if its on Sky OnDemand.  Been watching Hannibal, Revolution and Touch and none of them are really setting the world on fire.  The sooner Falling Skies, Person of Interest, the Walking Dead and the Following return the better.
Falling Skies started back in the US during the week, I watched the first two episodes last night.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Canalman on June 12, 2013, 10:39:57 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on June 12, 2013, 10:29:18 AM
Quote from: Canalman on June 12, 2013, 09:14:16 AM
Watched the Roddy Collins programme on Setanta last night. Very entertaining/ funny. Well worth a watch imo.
Finishing up S2 of Game of Thrones............  the best tv programme I have ever watched. The episodes just fly by.

Think I am going to have to start watching Game of Thrones, will check tonight to see if its on Sky OnDemand.  Been watching Hannibal, Revolution and Touch and none of them are really setting the world on fire.  The sooner Falling Skies, Person of Interest, the Walking Dead and the Following return the better.

+1 on Hannibal.
Still watching away in the hope it takes off.

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on June 12, 2013, 10:42:49 AM
Quote from: laoislad on June 12, 2013, 10:31:43 AM

Quote from: nrico2006 on June 12, 2013, 10:29:18 AM
Quote from: Canalman on June 12, 2013, 09:14:16 AM
Watched the Roddy Collins programme on Setanta last night. Very entertaining/ funny. Well worth a watch imo.
Finishing up S2 of Game of Thrones............  the best tv programme I have ever watched. The episodes just fly by.

Think I am going to have to start watching Game of Thrones, will check tonight to see if its on Sky OnDemand.  Been watching Hannibal, Revolution and Touch and none of them are really setting the world on fire.  The sooner Falling Skies, Person of Interest, the Walking Dead and the Following return the better.
Falling Skies started back in the US during the week, I watched the first two episodes last night.

Whats it like so far?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: el_cuervo_fc on June 12, 2013, 10:53:20 AM
The new episode of The Borgias is available on Demand on Sky+ Anytime
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: clarshack on June 12, 2013, 10:57:15 AM
Quote from: Canalman on June 12, 2013, 10:39:57 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on June 12, 2013, 10:29:18 AM
Quote from: Canalman on June 12, 2013, 09:14:16 AM
Watched the Roddy Collins programme on Setanta last night. Very entertaining/ funny. Well worth a watch imo.
Finishing up S2 of Game of Thrones............  the best tv programme I have ever watched. The episodes just fly by.

Think I am going to have to start watching Game of Thrones, will check tonight to see if its on Sky OnDemand.  Been watching Hannibal, Revolution and Touch and none of them are really setting the world on fire.  The sooner Falling Skies, Person of Interest, the Walking Dead and the Following return the better.

+1 on Hannibal.
Still watching away in the hope it takes off.

how many episodes in are you?

thought the first episode was decent but not the second episode.
havent watched any more and i might delete it from the planner now if its not to improve any time soon.

a question on revolution - where did they get the fuel from for the choppers and vehicles?
i though fuel deteriorates over time so the fuel from the time of the blackout (15 years ago) wont work?

maybe i'm thinking too much about this lol?

also when does falling skies start back on sky?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on June 12, 2013, 11:46:11 AM
Looks like we're all in the se boat re. Hannibal. I'm halfway through House of Cards on Netflix and it has been great
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Syferus on June 12, 2013, 02:45:25 PM
Hannibal is the best thing network tv has produced in years. That's damning it with faint praise but both the format and the style of the show are very rare - it's designed as a 13 episode a season show and it's far more focused on a serialised story than monsters of the week. The critical reception and indeed public reception is at odds with the sentiments here.

I really hope it succeeds as beyond being a good show it would foster better shows on the US networks and they have so much money that more good shows would only be a matter of time.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on June 12, 2013, 03:25:50 PM
Quote from: Syferus on June 12, 2013, 02:45:25 PM
Hannibal is the best thing network tv has produced in years. That's damning it with faint praise but both the format and the style of the show are very rare - it's designed as a 13 episode a season show and it's far more focused on a serialised story than monsters of the week. The critical reception and indeed public reception is at odds with the sentiments here.

I really hope it succeeds as beyond being a good show it would foster better shows on the US networks and they have so much money that more good shows would only be a matter of time.

A bit of over praise there kid.  I've watched the first 4 episodes and to be honest its nothing special so far.  I'm definitely optimistic that it will pick up.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggy90 on June 12, 2013, 08:13:16 PM
Finished watching the first series of The Fall last night, great tv. Brilliant acting by Gillian Anderson and the rest of the cast, a gripping story line and the I thought Belfast was shown up as very atmospheric. The ending wasn't what I expected but I'm already looking forward to the second series.

On another note, did anyone watch The Village? A series about how the WW1 affected a community in the north of England, superb tv as well.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Orior on June 12, 2013, 08:49:07 PM
Quote from: ziggy90 on June 12, 2013, 08:13:16 PM
Finished watching the first series of The Fall last night, great tv. Brilliant acting by Gillian Anderson and the rest of the cast, a gripping story line and the I thought Belfast was shown up as very atmospheric. The ending wasn't what I expected but I'm already looking forward to the second series.

On another note, did anyone watch The Village? A series about how the WW1 affected a community in the north of England, superb tv as well.

I agree with what you say about the Fall. All the so-called experts say that it was cliched, but I still enjoyed it, especially for the great looking chicks. A big woof-woof for Gillian Anderson.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: maggie on June 12, 2013, 08:58:06 PM
Bit disappointed with the last episode of The Fall but i suppose it leaves it open for the next series. And Jamie D is a fine looking man (minus the serial killer bit).
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Syferus on June 12, 2013, 09:08:20 PM
Quote from: Orior on June 12, 2013, 08:49:07 PM
Quote from: ziggy90 on June 12, 2013, 08:13:16 PM
Finished watching the first series of The Fall last night, great tv. Brilliant acting by Gillian Anderson and the rest of the cast, a gripping story line and the I thought Belfast was shown up as very atmospheric. The ending wasn't what I expected but I'm already looking forward to the second series.

On another note, did anyone watch The Village? A series about how the WW1 affected a community in the north of England, superb tv as well.

I agree with what you say about the Fall. All the so-called experts say that it was cliched, but I still enjoyed it, especially for the great looking chicks. A big woof-woof for Gillian Anderson.

All the reviews I've read have been full of praise, Orior. The best thing filmed in Ireland not called Game of Thrones.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gerrykeegan on June 12, 2013, 09:26:41 PM
Quote from: Orior on June 12, 2013, 08:49:07 PM
Quote from: ziggy90 on June 12, 2013, 08:13:16 PM
Finished watching the first series of The Fall last night, great tv. Brilliant acting by Gillian Anderson and the rest of the cast, a gripping story line and the I thought Belfast was shown up as very atmospheric. The ending wasn't what I expected but I'm already looking forward to the second series.

On another note, did anyone watch The Village? A series about how the WW1 affected a community in the north of England, superb tv as well.

I agree with what you say about the Fall. All the so-called experts say that it was cliched, but I still enjoyed it, especially for the great looking chicks. A big woof-woof for Gillian Anderson.

Watched it from the start, thought at times it was very slow. In the end I would say 6.5 out of 10. Gillian Anderson is 44 in real life,I would have put her a good few years older in the show. I will still look out for the second series.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggy90 on June 12, 2013, 09:35:35 PM
Quote from: gerrykeegan on June 12, 2013, 09:26:41 PM
Quote from: Orior on June 12, 2013, 08:49:07 PM
Quote from: ziggy90 on June 12, 2013, 08:13:16 PM
Finished watching the first series of The Fall last night, great tv. Brilliant acting by Gillian Anderson and the rest of the cast, a gripping story line and the I thought Belfast was shown up as very atmospheric. The ending wasn't what I expected but I'm already looking forward to the second series.

On another note, did anyone watch The Village? A series about how the WW1 affected a community in the north of England, superb tv as well.

I agree with what you say about the Fall. All the so-called experts say that it was cliched, but I still enjoyed it, especially for the great looking chicks. A big woof-woof for Gillian Anderson.

Watched it from the start, thought at times it was very slow. In the end I would say 6.5 out of 10. Gillian Anderson is 44 in real life,I would have put her a good few years older in the show. I will still look out for the second series.

I must admit I'd have put her about the fifty mark. It was slow at times but I think that added to its attraction (having to concentrate for a while is no bad thing).
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on June 12, 2013, 09:43:43 PM
44? Sure she's not even reached her prime yet    :)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gerrykeegan on June 12, 2013, 09:48:35 PM
Quote from: ziggy90 on June 12, 2013, 09:35:35 PM
Quote from: gerrykeegan on June 12, 2013, 09:26:41 PM
Quote from: Orior on June 12, 2013, 08:49:07 PM
Quote from: ziggy90 on June 12, 2013, 08:13:16 PM
Finished watching the first series of The Fall last night, great tv. Brilliant acting by Gillian Anderson and the rest of the cast, a gripping story line and the I thought Belfast was shown up as very atmospheric. The ending wasn't what I expected but I'm already looking forward to the second series.

On another note, did anyone watch The Village? A series about how the WW1 affected a community in the north of England, superb tv as well.

I agree with what you say about the Fall. All the so-called experts say that it was cliched, but I still enjoyed it, especially for the great looking chicks. A big woof-woof for Gillian Anderson.

Watched it from the start, thought at times it was very slow. In the end I would say 6.5 out of 10. Gillian Anderson is 44 in real life,I would have put her a good few years older in the show. I will still look out for the second series.

I must admit I'd have put her about the fifty mark. It was slow at times but I think that added to its attraction (having to concentrate for a while is no bad thing).

Don't get me wrong I enjoyed it, it was just at times it would slow to a crawl and I would be shouting, f**k sake show something other than a face looking blankly. That said the killer was superb. I hated him from the start.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gerrykeegan on June 12, 2013, 09:49:33 PM
Quote from: laoislad on June 12, 2013, 09:43:43 PM
44? Sure she's not even reached her prime yet    :)

How is the cycling going?

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on June 12, 2013, 09:55:05 PM
Quote from: gerrykeegan on June 12, 2013, 09:49:33 PM
Quote from: laoislad on June 12, 2013, 09:43:43 PM
44? Sure she's not even reached her prime yet    :)

How is the cycling going?

All good,love the new bike.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Celt_Man on June 13, 2013, 01:02:42 AM
OH f**king GOD!!!

I'm after watching the last 2 episodes of Season 3 of Game of Thrones............

I think I'm actually in shock after watching episode 9 - can't believe what happened....
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Syferus on June 13, 2013, 01:36:30 AM
Quote from: Celt_Man on June 13, 2013, 01:02:42 AM
OH f**king GOD!!!

I'm after watching the last 2 episodes of Season 3 of Game of Thrones............

I think I'm actually in shock after watching episode 9 - can't believe what happened....

The signs were there for the twist after what happened at Winterfell at the end of season 2. Season 3 was great viewing as usual but a little too much of characters endlessly travelling, and Theon spent the entire season chained to a cross.

Hopefully there's more pace next season. There should be too with the ravens sendings out the big news to all corners of 'WestRos' in the finale.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on June 13, 2013, 08:41:34 AM
Quote from: maggie on June 12, 2013, 08:58:06 PM
Bit disappointed with the last episode of The Fall but i suppose it leaves it open for the next series. And Jamie D is a fine looking man (minus the serial killer bit).

Some strange casting in the fall though, your doll from Hollyoaks as Dornans wife is strange as she is rough.  Still find the portrayal of Gillian Anderson's character strange, the bit with her randomly telling a Detective she'd like him to sort her out was very strange especially as she said it in front of a low ranking officer, plus the same officer then cleaning up her mess and her referral to the Assistant Chief about their previous affair all seem out of character for a high ranking lead officer.  Are they trying to show her as having similarities with the killer?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on June 13, 2013, 10:31:14 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on June 13, 2013, 08:41:34 AM
Quote from: maggie on June 12, 2013, 08:58:06 PM
Bit disappointed with the last episode of The Fall but i suppose it leaves it open for the next series. And Jamie D is a fine looking man (minus the serial killer bit).

Some strange casting in the fall though, your doll from Hollyoaks as Dornans wife is strange as she is rough.  Still find the portrayal of Gillian Anderson's character strange, the bit with her randomly telling a Detective she'd like him to sort her out was very strange especially as she said it in front of a low ranking officer, plus the same officer then cleaning up her mess and her referral to the Assistant Chief about their previous affair all seem out of character for a high ranking lead officer.  Are they trying to show her as having similarities with the killer?

Yes, I think so. Decent show and better than what's been on lately
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on June 13, 2013, 10:50:46 AM
Quote from: hardstation on June 13, 2013, 10:38:01 AM
Shite ending. They had the killer over a barrel and then it just ended.

Also, what the fcuk was the sub-plot about? Pointless.

Sub plots are in a lot of shows, and as for the ending, not really an ending as there is a new series of it
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on June 13, 2013, 11:54:41 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on June 13, 2013, 10:50:46 AM
Quote from: hardstation on June 13, 2013, 10:38:01 AM
Shite ending. They had the killer over a barrel and then it just ended.

Also, what the fcuk was the sub-plot about? Pointless.

Sub plots are in a lot of shows, and as for the ending, not really an ending as there is a new series of it

Some of the sub-plots were not well explained and added very little to the main story.  Monroe senior, what and who exactly is he?  Why was he or the Detetives that died required and what did their stories add?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on June 13, 2013, 12:03:18 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on June 13, 2013, 11:54:41 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on June 13, 2013, 10:50:46 AM
Quote from: hardstation on June 13, 2013, 10:38:01 AM
Shite ending. They had the killer over a barrel and then it just ended.

Also, what the fcuk was the sub-plot about? Pointless.

Sub plots are in a lot of shows, and as for the ending, not really an ending as there is a new series of it

Some of the sub-plots were not well explained and added very little to the main story.  Monroe senior, what and who exactly is he?  Why was he or the Detetives that died required and what did their stories add?

Monroe is a senior politician in N.I and his son runs a PR company I think, bringing in hookers and supplying them with dope/coke, his son's ex wife died and that was why she was initially brought in, to find that killer and subsequently took over the other murders. The sub plot is showing the senior PSNI (Lynch) as a bent-ish cop who'll sort things out for the senior politician

They may link in later on but, the jest of the story is centred around the serial killer.......... phew
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: armaghniac on June 13, 2013, 12:14:16 PM
QuoteShite ending. They had the killer over a barrel and then it just ended.

it was a bit strange, the wife packed up and left with the killer just like that, although she obviously was attached to her job.

as for the sub plots, you have a "diplomatic" chief who wants to keep in with politicians and other cops with rackets on the side, standard background stuff for every cop show known.

and for Nordie watchers, was the killer a Taig, or not?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: johnneycool on June 13, 2013, 12:15:51 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on June 13, 2013, 12:03:18 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on June 13, 2013, 11:54:41 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on June 13, 2013, 10:50:46 AM
Quote from: hardstation on June 13, 2013, 10:38:01 AM
Shite ending. They had the killer over a barrel and then it just ended.

Also, what the fcuk was the sub-plot about? Pointless.

Sub plots are in a lot of shows, and as for the ending, not really an ending as there is a new series of it

Some of the sub-plots were not well explained and added very little to the main story.  Monroe senior, what and who exactly is he?  Why was he or the Detetives that died required and what did their stories add?

Monroe is a senior politician in N.I and his son runs a PR company I think, bringing in hookers and supplying them with dope/coke, his son's ex wife died and that was why she was initially brought in, to find that killer and subsequently took over the other murders. The sub plot is showing the senior PSNI (Lynch) as a bent-ish cop who'll sort things out for the senior politician

They may link in later on but, the jest of the story is centred around the serial killer.......... phew

A top PSNI cop called Lynch, how likely is that? Should have been Spence or something else like that!

what were the writers thinking?  :o

Edit: Lynch is the actors name; Burns is more like it...

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on June 13, 2013, 12:23:03 PM
Quote from: armaghniac on June 13, 2013, 12:14:16 PM
QuoteShite ending. They had the killer over a barrel and then it just ended.

it was a bit strange, the wife packed up and left with the killer just like that, although she obviously was attached to her job.

as for the sub plots, you have a "diplomatic" chief who wants to keep in with politicians and other cops with rackets on the side, standard background stuff for every cop show known.

and for Nordie watchers, was the killer a Taig, or not?

He was in and out of children care homes with no parents so how's that do? (I think he's Jewish) And they just went off on holiday don't think they are staying for good. Does anybody really watch these shows :o
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on June 13, 2013, 01:31:15 PM
Quote from: Syferus on June 13, 2013, 01:36:30 AM
Quote from: Celt_Man on June 13, 2013, 01:02:42 AM
OH f**king GOD!!!

I'm after watching the last 2 episodes of Season 3 of Game of Thrones............

I think I'm actually in shock after watching episode 9 - can't believe what happened....

The signs were there for the twist after what happened at Winterfell at the end of season 2. Season 3 was great viewing as usual but a little too much of characters endlessly travelling, and Theon spent the entire season chained to a cross.

Hopefully there's more pace next season. There should be too with the ravens sendings out the big news to all corners of 'WestRos' in the finale.

I thought the third book slowed down a bit after the Red Wedding but picks up towards the end.

I'm curious as to what they'll do for season 5 on. Book 4 focuses specifically on half the character and the first 2/3 of Book 5 focuses on the other half, in the same timeline as Book 4. Not sure if they'll stick to the books or add in plot elements of both books to keep all characters on screen.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on June 13, 2013, 01:38:49 PM
I was confused as to whether he was going on holiday at the end or away for good.  As mentioned, he was pretty careful but some of the silly writing has made him vulnerable from an evidence point of view.  His daughter could easily have blown his dairy location, why not hide it somewhere more secure and secret.  He has kept the girls hair in his study drawer as well as sending the victims father a sample of his hand writing.  On top of that, why did he go to the police station, he could have easily shut the wife up and said he would go and simply not bother turning up and telling her he did.  Now they have his DNA, finger-prints and handwriting as well as his voice on record.  Releasing his voice recording along with the face mock-up would surely get him caught alone.  Why would he be silly enough to give his daughter an obviously old/antique necklace from a victim when it would probably be eventually identified by the police as something missing and subsequently a picture of the necklace would be displayed publicly on the news etc.  The writing of the show actually had me wanting him to escape.  Plus, why was driving a Peugeot 405?  Surely it was more hassle to get one of those yoks nowadays than just giving him a standard modern car. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Denn Forever on June 13, 2013, 02:05:13 PM
I thought Eric Cantona's northern accent in the Fall was excellent.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on June 13, 2013, 02:06:58 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on June 13, 2013, 01:38:49 PM
I was confused as to whether he was going on holiday at the end or away for good.  As mentioned, he was pretty careful but some of the silly writing has made him vulnerable from an evidence point of view.  His daughter could easily have blown his dairy location, why not hide it somewhere more secure and secret.  He has kept the girls hair in his study drawer as well as sending the victims father a sample of his hand writing.  On top of that, why did he go to the police station, he could have easily shut the wife up and said he would go and simply not bother turning up and telling her he did.  Now they have his DNA, finger-prints and handwriting as well as his voice on record.  Releasing his voice recording along with the face mock-up would surely get him caught alone.  Why would he be silly enough to give his daughter an obviously old/antique necklace from a victim when it would probably be eventually identified by the police as something missing and subsequently a picture of the necklace would be displayed publicly on the news etc.  The writing of the show actually had me wanting him to escape.  Plus, why was driving a Peugeot 405?  Surely it was more hassle to get one of those yoks nowadays than just giving him a standard modern car.

Just as in Broadchurch (which was a very good show, while very dark) the writing needs to be a certain way otherwise he'll get off with it and what's the story with that? He's to be pettied with his background and they are giving you reasons as to why he's doing it, and I am wondering is their child going to be a by product of him when she's older (like the film Mr Brooks).

The policing techniques are very good, the line of questioning I thought was very good and getting him to write things down a smart move along with the forensics being used, I have banked the following to ensure i don't get caught!!!

He was using gloves the whole time and hasn't had sex with them so they would find it difficult for DNA he also used gloves when writing!! I need to get out more  :o

He's more like Gerry Adams than Eric
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on June 13, 2013, 02:29:50 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on June 13, 2013, 01:38:49 PM
I was confused as to whether he was going on holiday at the end or away for good.  As mentioned, he was pretty careful but some of the silly writing has made him vulnerable from an evidence point of view.  His daughter could easily have blown his dairy location, why not hide it somewhere more secure and secret.  He has kept the girls hair in his study drawer as well as sending the victims father a sample of his hand writing.  On top of that, why did he go to the police station, he could have easily shut the wife up and said he would go and simply not bother turning up and telling her he did.  Now they have his DNA, finger-prints and handwriting as well as his voice on record.  Releasing his voice recording along with the face mock-up would surely get him caught alone.  Why would he be silly enough to give his daughter an obviously old/antique necklace from a victim when it would probably be eventually identified by the police as something missing and subsequently a picture of the necklace would be displayed publicly on the news etc.  The writing of the show actually had me wanting him to escape.  Plus, why was driving a Peugeot 405?  Surely it was more hassle to get one of those yoks nowadays than just giving him a standard modern car.

Fair point. . . I mean why did he even go on a killing spree in the first place?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on June 13, 2013, 04:28:09 PM
Quote from: screenexile on June 13, 2013, 02:29:50 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on June 13, 2013, 01:38:49 PM
I was confused as to whether he was going on holiday at the end or away for good.  As mentioned, he was pretty careful but some of the silly writing has made him vulnerable from an evidence point of view.  His daughter could easily have blown his dairy location, why not hide it somewhere more secure and secret.  He has kept the girls hair in his study drawer as well as sending the victims father a sample of his hand writing.  On top of that, why did he go to the police station, he could have easily shut the wife up and said he would go and simply not bother turning up and telling her he did.  Now they have his DNA, finger-prints and handwriting as well as his voice on record.  Releasing his voice recording along with the face mock-up would surely get him caught alone.  Why would he be silly enough to give his daughter an obviously old/antique necklace from a victim when it would probably be eventually identified by the police as something missing and subsequently a picture of the necklace would be displayed publicly on the news etc.  The writing of the show actually had me wanting him to escape.  Plus, why was driving a Peugeot 405?  Surely it was more hassle to get one of those yoks nowadays than just giving him a standard modern car.

Fair point. . . I mean why did he even go on a killing spree in the first place?

He likes killing which is a given, but everything around what he does seems to be well planned yet there are these silly lapses in the writing which leave him open.  MR2- Mr Brooks is one of my favourite films.  As for DNA, maybe I believe the forsenics teams within the Police have more capabilities than they actually do, but I thought with your man rubbing all over the women and having a beard that there would be some hair deposited around the bedroom that could be picked up and identified.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: armaghniac on June 13, 2013, 07:26:18 PM
QuoteAs for DNA, maybe I believe the forsenics teams within the Police have more capabilities than they actually do, but I thought with your man rubbing all over the women and having a beard that there would be some hair deposited around the bedroom that could be picked up and identified.

he did wash the woman and the sheets in one case, which would remove a lot of stuff.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on June 13, 2013, 10:28:17 PM
I found the killers crooked wing mirror the most annoying aspect of The Fall. Seriously wanted to straighten that thing out.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ballinaman on June 14, 2013, 08:56:44 AM
Watched the 1st two episodes of Game of Thrones last night to see what all the crowing is about......

How far into the 1st season does Gandalf and Frodo come into it?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Canalman on June 14, 2013, 09:10:58 AM
Quote from: ballinaman on June 14, 2013, 08:56:44 AM
Watched the 1st two episodes of Game of Thrones last night to see what all the crowing is about......

How far into the 1st season does Gandalf and Frodo come into it?

Just introducing the characters/ kingdoms etc at this stage. Bit hard to grasp it all imvho at that stage but definitely picks up.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ballinaman on June 14, 2013, 09:18:27 AM
Quote from: Canalman on June 14, 2013, 09:10:58 AM
Quote from: ballinaman on June 14, 2013, 08:56:44 AM
Watched the 1st two episodes of Game of Thrones last night to see what all the crowing is about......

How far into the 1st season does Gandalf and Frodo come into it?

Just introducing the characters/ kingdoms etc at this stage. Bit hard to grasp it all imvho at that stage but definitely picks up.
I'll stick with it, might stick on the subtitles though for the next few episodes until I get further into it...hard to hear the weird names of lads and places sometimes!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Canalman on June 16, 2013, 02:40:34 PM
Saw two great episodes 5 and 6 (I think) of Hannibal last night. Series is hotting up and has my attention now.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Syferus on June 16, 2013, 11:21:50 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on June 14, 2013, 09:18:27 AM
Quote from: Canalman on June 14, 2013, 09:10:58 AM
Quote from: ballinaman on June 14, 2013, 08:56:44 AM
Watched the 1st two episodes of Game of Thrones last night to see what all the crowing is about......

How far into the 1st season does Gandalf and Frodo come into it?

Just introducing the characters/ kingdoms etc at this stage. Bit hard to grasp it all imvho at that stage but definitely picks up.
I'll stick with it, might stick on the subtitles though for the next few episodes until I get further into it...hard to hear the weird names of lads and places sometimes!

Probably the worst part of the series is there's so many threads and some of them move slowly as a result, it's probably ideal for box set style viewing because you can fly through it and not get as lost when the shit hits the fan. Stick with it for the first ten, it'll be worth it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on June 17, 2013, 10:05:29 AM
Quote from: Canalman on June 16, 2013, 02:40:34 PM
Saw two great episodes 5 and 6 (I think) of Hannibal last night. Series is hotting up and has my attention now.

Snap.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on June 17, 2013, 10:08:10 AM
Quote from: Billys Boots on June 17, 2013, 10:05:29 AM
Quote from: Canalman on June 16, 2013, 02:40:34 PM
Saw two great episodes 5 and 6 (I think) of Hannibal last night. Series is hotting up and has my attention now.

Snap.

I watched 5 and 6 last night too and thought they were better than had went before.  Wonder who owned the arm, doubt it really is the dolls from My Girl, have a feeling she still has a part to play.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jonah on June 17, 2013, 12:12:31 PM
nrico does it ever cross your mind that maybe not everyone has watched as far ahead in the episodes of TV Shows as you have?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on June 17, 2013, 12:56:06 PM
Quote from: Jonah on June 17, 2013, 12:12:31 PM
nrico does it ever cross your mind that maybe not everyone has watched as far ahead in the episodes of TV Shows as you have?

I thought every man, woman and child in the World had watched the most recent episode of Hannibal.  What exactly did I 'spoil' for you anyway?  Not too hard to avoid posts that identify episodes that you have yet to watch in the first sentence of the post.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ballinaman on June 18, 2013, 01:14:49 PM
Quote from: Syferus on June 16, 2013, 11:21:50 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on June 14, 2013, 09:18:27 AM
Quote from: Canalman on June 14, 2013, 09:10:58 AM
Quote from: ballinaman on June 14, 2013, 08:56:44 AM
Watched the 1st two episodes of Game of Thrones last night to see what all the crowing is about......

How far into the 1st season does Gandalf and Frodo come into it?

Just introducing the characters/ kingdoms etc at this stage. Bit hard to grasp it all imvho at that stage but definitely picks up.
I'll stick with it, might stick on the subtitles though for the next few episodes until I get further into it...hard to hear the weird names of lads and places sometimes!

Probably the worst part of the series is there's so many threads and some of them move slowly as a result, it's probably ideal for box set style viewing because you can fly through it and not get as lost when the shit hits the fan. Stick with it for the first ten, it'll be worth it.
Season 2 episode 10 to watch tonight, flying through them.
What was the craic with yer wan breast feeding the young lad in the Vale? Needless!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Canalman on June 18, 2013, 02:11:06 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on June 18, 2013, 01:14:49 PM
Quote from: Syferus on June 16, 2013, 11:21:50 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on June 14, 2013, 09:18:27 AM
Quote from: Canalman on June 14, 2013, 09:10:58 AM
Quote from: ballinaman on June 14, 2013, 08:56:44 AM
Watched the 1st two episodes of Game of Thrones last night to see what all the crowing is about......

How far into the 1st season does Gandalf and Frodo come into it?

Just introducing the characters/ kingdoms etc at this stage. Bit hard to grasp it all imvho at that stage but definitely picks up.
I'll stick with it, might stick on the subtitles though for the next few episodes until I get further into it...hard to hear the weird names of lads and places sometimes!

Probably the worst part of the series is there's so many threads and some of them move slowly as a result, it's probably ideal for box set style viewing because you can fly through it and not get as lost when the shit hits the fan. Stick with it for the first ten, it'll be worth it.
Season 2 episode 10 to watch tonight, flying through them.
What was the craic with yer wan breast feeding the young lad in the Vale? Needless!

Saw that episode last night. Not much to it .......... mostly imo setting up the next series.

Now time for you to "crow" on about it like the rest of us.

Something about GoTs that gets under your skin. Difficult at beginning to get a grasp of all the characters. Personally think a more boxset type programme as opposed to the wait a week for the next episode type watching.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ballinaman on June 18, 2013, 02:29:43 PM
Quote from: Canalman on June 18, 2013, 02:11:06 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on June 18, 2013, 01:14:49 PM
Quote from: Syferus on June 16, 2013, 11:21:50 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on June 14, 2013, 09:18:27 AM
Quote from: Canalman on June 14, 2013, 09:10:58 AM
Quote from: ballinaman on June 14, 2013, 08:56:44 AM
Watched the 1st two episodes of Game of Thrones last night to see what all the crowing is about......

How far into the 1st season does Gandalf and Frodo come into it?

Just introducing the characters/ kingdoms etc at this stage. Bit hard to grasp it all imvho at that stage but definitely picks up.
I'll stick with it, might stick on the subtitles though for the next few episodes until I get further into it...hard to hear the weird names of lads and places sometimes!

Probably the worst part of the series is there's so many threads and some of them move slowly as a result, it's probably ideal for box set style viewing because you can fly through it and not get as lost when the shit hits the fan. Stick with it for the first ten, it'll be worth it.
Season 2 episode 10 to watch tonight, flying through them.
What was the craic with yer wan breast feeding the young lad in the Vale? Needless!

Saw that episode last night. Not much to it .......... mostly imo setting up the next series.

Now time for you to "crow" on about it like the rest of us.

Something about GoTs that gets under your skin. Difficult at beginning to get a grasp of all the characters. Personally think a more boxset type programme as opposed to the wait a week for the next episode type watching.
Couldn't wait a week, would lose track of who was who nearly.
I don't know how to explain it, but some of the scenes  are a bit cringe, I'm nearly embarrassed for the actors watching it. The acting isn't patch on Breaking Bad or The Wire.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tyssam5 on June 18, 2013, 06:06:28 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on June 18, 2013, 02:29:43 PM
Quote from: Canalman on June 18, 2013, 02:11:06 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on June 18, 2013, 01:14:49 PM
Quote from: Syferus on June 16, 2013, 11:21:50 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on June 14, 2013, 09:18:27 AM
Quote from: Canalman on June 14, 2013, 09:10:58 AM
Quote from: ballinaman on June 14, 2013, 08:56:44 AM
Watched the 1st two episodes of Game of Thrones last night to see what all the crowing is about......

How far into the 1st season does Gandalf and Frodo come into it?

Just introducing the characters/ kingdoms etc at this stage. Bit hard to grasp it all imvho at that stage but definitely picks up.
I'll stick with it, might stick on the subtitles though for the next few episodes until I get further into it...hard to hear the weird names of lads and places sometimes!

Probably the worst part of the series is there's so many threads and some of them move slowly as a result, it's probably ideal for box set style viewing because you can fly through it and not get as lost when the shit hits the fan. Stick with it for the first ten, it'll be worth it.
Season 2 episode 10 to watch tonight, flying through them.
What was the craic with yer wan breast feeding the young lad in the Vale? Needless!

Saw that episode last night. Not much to it .......... mostly imo setting up the next series.

Now time for you to "crow" on about it like the rest of us.

Something about GoTs that gets under your skin. Difficult at beginning to get a grasp of all the characters. Personally think a more boxset type programme as opposed to the wait a week for the next episode type watching.
Couldn't wait a week, would lose track of who was who nearly.
I don't know how to explain it, but some of the scenes  are a bit cringe, I'm nearly embarrassed for the actors watching it. The acting isn't patch on Breaking Bad or The Wire.

They aren't very similar shows, unless I missed Omar capping that dragon one time.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Celt_Man on June 18, 2013, 11:28:45 PM
Quote from: tyssam5 on June 18, 2013, 06:06:28 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on June 18, 2013, 02:29:43 PM
Quote from: Canalman on June 18, 2013, 02:11:06 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on June 18, 2013, 01:14:49 PM
Quote from: Syferus on June 16, 2013, 11:21:50 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on June 14, 2013, 09:18:27 AM
Quote from: Canalman on June 14, 2013, 09:10:58 AM
Quote from: ballinaman on June 14, 2013, 08:56:44 AM
Watched the 1st two episodes of Game of Thrones last night to see what all the crowing is about......

How far into the 1st season does Gandalf and Frodo come into it?

Just introducing the characters/ kingdoms etc at this stage. Bit hard to grasp it all imvho at that stage but definitely picks up.
I'll stick with it, might stick on the subtitles though for the next few episodes until I get further into it...hard to hear the weird names of lads and places sometimes!

Probably the worst part of the series is there's so many threads and some of them move slowly as a result, it's probably ideal for box set style viewing because you can fly through it and not get as lost when the shit hits the fan. Stick with it for the first ten, it'll be worth it.
Season 2 episode 10 to watch tonight, flying through them.
What was the craic with yer wan breast feeding the young lad in the Vale? Needless!

Saw that episode last night. Not much to it .......... mostly imo setting up the next series.

Now time for you to "crow" on about it like the rest of us.

Something about GoTs that gets under your skin. Difficult at beginning to get a grasp of all the characters. Personally think a more boxset type programme as opposed to the wait a week for the next episode type watching.
Couldn't wait a week, would lose track of who was who nearly.
I don't know how to explain it, but some of the scenes  are a bit cringe, I'm nearly embarrassed for the actors watching it. The acting isn't patch on Breaking Bad or The Wire.

They aren't very similar shows, unless I missed Omar capping that dragon one time.

Fool, Omar be holding up the Lannister's shit all the time
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: omagh_gael on June 19, 2013, 12:00:33 AM
The acting isn't as good as BB etc. but the subject matter and sheer volume of characters/storylines makes this task nearly impossible. GOT's strength is the world that George rr Martin has created and only by reading the books or spending time to go through the extras on the DVD's to get a better knoweldge of the families, history and politics of Westeros/Essoss do you really get fully drawn into the whole GoT's world.

While the Red Wedding was a very good bit of TV, the suspense built up during the relevant chapter in the book, IMO, blew the TV version out of the water. I am halfway through Dance with Dragons and I'm already dreading reaching the end!

Really can't wait for the next series, the second half of A Storm of Swords is fantastic. Definitely the high point of all five books.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ballinaman on June 20, 2013, 10:29:02 AM
Quote from: omagh_gael on June 19, 2013, 12:00:33 AM
The acting isn't as good as BB etc. but the subject matter and sheer volume of characters/storylines makes this task nearly impossible. GOT's strength is the world that George rr Martin has created and only by reading the books or spending time to go through the extras on the DVD's to get a better knoweldge of the families, history and politics of Westeros/Essoss do you really get fully drawn into the whole GoT's world.

While the Red Wedding was a very good bit of TV, the suspense built up during the relevant chapter in the book, IMO, blew the TV version out of the water. I am halfway through Dance with Dragons and I'm already dreading reaching the end!

Really can't wait for the next series, the second half of A Storm of Swords is fantastic. Definitely the high point of all five books.
Finished it last night....Good show, a hell of a lot better than most movies out there but the fan boy/ wet knickers response to it is a bit over the top IMO!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: NAG1 on June 20, 2013, 10:50:37 AM
Just a word on James Gandolfini, was amazing in the Sopranos one of my all time favourite shows!
RIP Tony
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on June 20, 2013, 10:54:39 AM
Quote from: NAG1 on June 20, 2013, 10:50:37 AM
Just a word on James Gandolfini, was amazing in the Sopranos one of my all time favourite shows!
RIP Tony

Never watched any of it.  Would it be worth downlanding and watching from the start?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Minder on June 20, 2013, 10:58:28 AM
Quote from: laoislad on June 20, 2013, 10:54:39 AM
Quote from: NAG1 on June 20, 2013, 10:50:37 AM
Just a word on James Gandolfini, was amazing in the Sopranos one of my all time favourite shows!
RIP Tony

Never watched any of it.  Would it be worth downlanding and watching from the start?

Ah you don't know what your missing, brilliant show.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: NAG1 on June 20, 2013, 11:06:32 AM
Quote from: Minder on June 20, 2013, 10:58:28 AM
Quote from: laoislad on June 20, 2013, 10:54:39 AM
Quote from: NAG1 on June 20, 2013, 10:50:37 AM
Just a word on James Gandolfini, was amazing in the Sopranos one of my all time favourite shows!
RIP Tony

Never watched any of it.  Would it be worth downlanding and watching from the start?

Ah you don't know what your missing, brilliant show.

+1 LL well worth a watch, might do the same and go back and watch it from the start again!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on June 20, 2013, 12:00:27 PM
Quote from: NAG1 on June 20, 2013, 11:06:32 AM
Quote from: Minder on June 20, 2013, 10:58:28 AM
Quote from: laoislad on June 20, 2013, 10:54:39 AM
Quote from: NAG1 on June 20, 2013, 10:50:37 AM
Just a word on James Gandolfini, was amazing in the Sopranos one of my all time favourite shows!
RIP Tony

Never watched any of it.  Would it be worth downlanding and watching from the start?

Ah you don't know what your missing, brilliant show.

+1 LL well worth a watch, might do the same and go back and watch it from the start again!

Funny, I only watched them all last year and haven't really tried to go back and watch any episodes again but at the weekend there I recorded the Pine Barrens episode just to see if it was as good second time around. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Syferus on June 29, 2013, 02:35:54 AM
Just watched the season four finale of Breaking Bad. Wonderful. I could see the basic outline from the very first scene but it was done so effectively it hardly mattered. One of the joys of Breaking Bad is how inter-connected everything is, or at least feels like it is. Minor events or characters can have profound impacts and healthy back-story, rarely told clunkily.

I have just enough time to watch the first eight of season five before the back half of the final season starts in August. Perfect.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on June 29, 2013, 08:56:27 AM
Just got caught up on Banshee last night. Gruesome at time but all in all a cracking series so far
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: BennyHarp on June 29, 2013, 02:03:03 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on June 29, 2013, 08:56:27 AM
Just got caught up on Banshee last night. Gruesome at time but all in all a cracking series so far

I've thoroughly enjoyed Banshee, the storyline is ridiculous but it's an entertaining watch with some great characters like Proctor, Job and Sugar. It's shaping up for a good finale next week!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on June 30, 2013, 06:29:33 PM
Short enough series and i believe a long lay off
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on June 30, 2013, 10:34:01 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on June 17, 2013, 10:05:29 AM
Quote from: Canalman on June 16, 2013, 02:40:34 PM
Saw two great episodes 5 and 6 (I think) of Hannibal last night. Series is hotting up and has my attention now.

Snap.
I got as far as e.4, thought it was pulp. I just couldn't take another minute.
I just stuck it out for that long because it was favourably mentioned earlier in the thread.
The longer I live, the harder it is to entertain me.

Anyone remember when RTE aired a series or two, in the very early '70's, of 'Then Came Bronson'? Just perfect for a teenager who hated incarceration in school, who couldn't wait to finish the leaving cert and get out on the road.
It was a step on the wild side for RTE. I'd be curious to watch it now to see what entertained me then. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on June 30, 2013, 10:42:34 PM
Quote from: Main Street on June 30, 2013, 10:34:01 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on June 17, 2013, 10:05:29 AM
Quote from: Canalman on June 16, 2013, 02:40:34 PM
Saw two great episodes 5 and 6 (I think) of Hannibal last night. Series is hotting up and has my attention now.

Snap.
I got as far as e.4, thought it was pulp. I just couldn't take another minute.
I just stuck it out for that long because it was favourably mentioned earlier in the thread.
The longer I live, the harder it is to entertain me.

Anyone remember when RTE aired a series or two, in the very early '70's, of 'Then Came Bronson'? Just perfect for a teenager who hated incarceration in school, who couldn't wait to finish the leaving cert and get out on the road.
It was a step on the wild side for RTE. I'd be curious to watch it now to see what entertained me then.
Had to look up it up.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0039UU3KA (http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0039UU3KA)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Eamonnca1 on June 30, 2013, 10:53:14 PM
Jut started Downton Abbey a few weeks ago.  I'm into season 3 now. Hard to beat.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on July 01, 2013, 01:32:31 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on June 30, 2013, 10:42:34 PM
Quote from: Main Street on June 30, 2013, 10:34:01 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on June 17, 2013, 10:05:29 AM
Quote from: Canalman on June 16, 2013, 02:40:34 PM
Saw two great episodes 5 and 6 (I think) of Hannibal last night. Series is hotting up and has my attention now.

Snap.
I got as far as e.4, thought it was pulp. I just couldn't take another minute.
I just stuck it out for that long because it was favourably mentioned earlier in the thread.
The longer I live, the harder it is to entertain me.

Anyone remember when RTE aired a series or two, in the very early '70's, of 'Then Came Bronson'? Just perfect for a teenager who hated incarceration in school, who couldn't wait to finish the leaving cert and get out on the road.
It was a step on the wild side for RTE. I'd be curious to watch it now to see what entertained me then.
Had to look up it up.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0039UU3KA (http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0039UU3KA)
I wouldn't pay to satisfy nostalgic curiosity, but surprisingly i found the 2 series and the pilot available on Kickass and Pirate Bay respectively.
Not bad for a series which is nearly 45 years old.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Eamonnca1 on July 02, 2013, 04:55:29 AM
Can't remember if I've posted this already but if you're interested in  the old ocean liners there's a great documentary series about them that's all on youtube.  Start here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhGcGvR4PEc (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhGcGvR4PEc)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: LeoMc on July 02, 2013, 09:11:24 AM
Quote from: Syferus on February 21, 2013, 10:18:43 PM
Watched the final episode of The Fear yesterday. Really excellent ending that is both tragic and able change the perspective of the mini-series in an instant. Some fantastic performances to boot, none more do than Peter Mullan as the lead.

I've been impressed by a lot of Channel 4's forays into drama in recent years and it's good to see American premium cable quality starting to seep onto shows this side of the Atlantic.
Missed the final episode at the time and finally got round to watching it last night. Agree with all that, it takes you into a dark place.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on July 02, 2013, 10:17:47 AM
I see that show Love/Hate starts on Channel 5 in a few weeks - is it any good? 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Norf Tyrone on July 02, 2013, 10:29:56 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on July 02, 2013, 10:17:47 AM
I see that show Love/Hate starts on Channel 5 in a few weeks - is it any good?

Maybe I am getting a bit carried away, and maybe biased as it's Irish, but to me it's up there with some of those high rated US shows like Homeland, and Breaking Bad. It's one of them shows that really kept me on the edge of my seat throughout. I just loved it!

Really looking forward to series 4!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Hardy on July 02, 2013, 12:42:06 PM
I've never seen it and I don't think I could bring myself to watch it. The point being that I can empathise with low-lifes like the Sopranos and the likes of Walter White and that's the genius of the writing. But trying to occupy the same emotional space as Dublin junkie skangers is a leap I don't think I can manage.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on July 02, 2013, 01:45:04 PM
Quote from: Hardy on July 02, 2013, 12:42:06 PM
I've never seen it and I don't think I could bring myself to watch it. The point being that I can empathise with low-lifes like the Sopranos and the likes of Walter White and that's the genius of the writing. But trying to occupy the same emotional space as Dublin junkie skangers is a leap I don't think I can manage.

Ah Fair City isn't that bad...
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: God14 on July 04, 2013, 09:18:13 AM
Just finished the first series of 'the Killing'. Great show.
Its in subtitles but after 10minutes or so you hardly notice. Highly recommend.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on July 04, 2013, 09:22:07 AM
Jaysus I've horsed through 16 episodes of Game of Thrones since Saturday. Mighty stuff!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on July 04, 2013, 09:56:41 AM
Quote from: screenexile on July 04, 2013, 09:22:07 AM
Jaysus I've horsed through 16 episodes of Game of Thrones since Saturday. Mighty stuff!!

Season 1?  Waiting for it to pop up on OnDemand again, have season 2 recorded and a bit of 3.  Will probably give in and buy season one on disc if I have to wait much longer. 

Hannibal is fairly picking up, last few episodes have been very good. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on July 04, 2013, 11:48:39 AM
Just started watching a new series called Under The Dome.
Only watched the first episode but seems ok so far.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1553656/
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Shamrock Shore on July 04, 2013, 11:57:51 AM
It's from a Stephen King book that I read so it's probably hokum.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on July 04, 2013, 12:12:31 PM
Quote from: Shamrock Shore on July 04, 2013, 11:57:51 AM
It's from a Stephen King book that I read so it's probably hokum.

If it was in Japanese with English subtitles it be the greatest show ever...
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Canalman on July 04, 2013, 12:16:46 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on July 04, 2013, 09:56:41 AM
Quote from: screenexile on July 04, 2013, 09:22:07 AM
Jaysus I've horsed through 16 episodes of Game of Thrones since Saturday. Mighty stuff!!

Season 1?  Waiting for it to pop up on OnDemand again, have season 2 recorded and a bit of 3.  Will probably give in and buy season one on disc if I have to wait much longer. 

Hannibal is fairly picking up, last few episodes have been very good.

Agree with you about Hannibal. Came so close on a number of occasions in ditching it during first 4 episodes but glad I stuck with it. Lamest start to a tv series I have seen for quiet a while.

Have S2 of the Borgias promised to me at the weekend and can't wait if S1 is anything to go by.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on July 04, 2013, 12:24:09 PM
QuoteAgree with you about Hannibal. Came so close on a number of occasions in ditching it during first 4 episodes but glad I stuck with it. Lamest start to a tv series I have seen for quiet a while.

I watched it to the end - it finished poorly in my opinion, after picking up in the middle.  The Hannibal character was interesting - everyone else wasn't, especially Will Graham.  The actor was crap, and the portrayal was awful - he was so much more believable in 'Manhunter' and even 'Red Dragon'.  Jack Crawford was awful too - just a big blundering idiot, not how he was portrayed in the books, or indeed any of his previous screen incarnations.  I don't think the series has much of a future, just following Hannibal's meanderings. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bcarrier on July 04, 2013, 12:30:29 PM
Quote from: Hardy on July 02, 2013, 12:42:06 PM
I've never seen it and I don't think I could bring myself to watch it. The point being that I can empathise with low-lifes like the Sopranos and the likes of Walter White and that's the genius of the writing. But trying to occupy the same emotional space as Dublin junkie skangers is a leap I don't think I can manage.

Id say watch it ...your expectations are probably low enough to be able to enjoy it. Some of the acting is a bit hit/miss imo but you will have moments of empathy.

Walter must be back shortly ...
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Hardy on July 04, 2013, 12:39:57 PM
Quote from: bcarrier on July 04, 2013, 12:30:29 PM
Quote from: Hardy on July 02, 2013, 12:42:06 PM
I've never seen it and I don't think I could bring myself to watch it. The point being that I can empathise with low-lifes like the Sopranos and the likes of Walter White and that's the genius of the writing. But trying to occupy the same emotional space as Dublin junkie skangers is a leap I don't think I can manage.

Id say watch it ...your expectations are probably low enough to be able to enjoy it. Some of the acting is a bit hit/miss imo but you will have moments of empathy.

Walter must be back shortly ...

OK bcarrier, on your recommendation, then.

Walter is back on 11 August. Apparently There's a Saul Goodman spinoff (http://www.enstarz.com/articles/20930/20130703/breaking-bad-season-5-spoilers-saul-goodman-spinoff-reportedly-gets-the-green-light-details-video.htm) coming too. That could be entertaining.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Syferus on July 04, 2013, 01:37:15 PM
Kinda sounds like that idea (and eventual one season show) for The Lone Gunmen spin-off of the X-Files. Vince Gilligan, the creator of Breaking Bad was a producer/writer of both.

Given Breaking Bad is at its end it's still good to know there will be something in that world coming. It's going to be a very different type of show with Saul as the main character.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Canalman on July 16, 2013, 09:53:49 AM
Finished Breaking Bad S3 recently and in the process of finishing The Borgias S2.............. both excellent. In particular brilliant acting in the Borgias.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Syferus on July 16, 2013, 02:01:30 PM
Quote from: Canalman on July 16, 2013, 09:53:49 AM
Finished Breaking Bad S3 recently and in the process of finishing The Borgias S2.............. both excellent. In particular brilliant acting in the Borgias.

???

I don't think there's a compassion between the level of acting in the two shows and it's not the Borgias I'd be praising.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Croí na hÉireann on July 19, 2013, 12:44:58 PM
Quote from: Hardy on July 02, 2013, 12:42:06 PM
I've never seen it and I don't think I could bring myself to watch it. The point being that I can empathise with low-lifes like the Sopranos and the likes of Walter White and that's the genius of the writing. But trying to occupy the same emotional space as Dublin junkie skangers is a leap I don't think I can manage.

That's exactly why I avoided it Hardy, well that and the fact it was an RTE production. Then people who I thought would be in a similar camp told me how good it was so I gave it a shot. Some of the acting is a bit wooden alright but some of it is excellent and there are some great characters. Definitely worth a watch, if you liked the Sopranos you'll like this I think.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Hardy on July 19, 2013, 01:38:07 PM
I'm going to have to give it a look.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on July 19, 2013, 01:58:00 PM
Going to watch it myself.  Falling Skies back in action the other night, been looking forward to it.  Revolution has been motoring along nicely too, as has Hannibal.  Thinking about giving that Ray Donovan show a go too.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on July 22, 2013, 09:09:25 AM
Ray Donovan is some show.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Canalman on July 22, 2013, 12:16:10 PM
Finished S2 of the Borgias at the weekend. Didn't see that ending coming.

Anyone seen 666 Park Avenue ? Have it taped.

The Returned is next to watch once it has finished its run and I can scoot through the episodes.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on July 22, 2013, 03:58:55 PM
Seeing Steve Van Zandt on Saturday night reminded me that he had a show at the minute called Lilyhammer. Anyone seen it and if so, would you recommend it?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Canalman on July 22, 2013, 04:18:54 PM
Quote from: gallsman on July 22, 2013, 03:58:55 PM
Seeing Steve Van Zandt on Saturday night reminded me that he had a show at the minute called Lilyhammer. Anyone seen it and if so, would you recommend it?

Watchable alright. A bit whimsical and lighthearted but I enjoyed it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Syferus on July 22, 2013, 11:14:24 PM
Watched the pilot of Under the Dome, US network show that's an adaption of a Stephn King book where a town gets cut off from the world by a mysterious dome. A decent bit of summer fun, don't know if I'll stick with it but I'll probably give it another episode at least.

Top of the Lake is in my download queue, a sort of New Zealand set The Killing created by Jane Campion (director of The Piano) and starting Peggy from Mad Men.

Watching the first episode of Ray Donovan right now. Promising.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on July 23, 2013, 09:04:12 AM
Quote from: Syferus on July 22, 2013, 11:14:24 PM
Watched the pilot of Under the Dome, US network show that's an adaption of a Stephn King book where a town gets cut off from the world by a mysterious dome. A decent bit of summer fun, don't know if I'll stick with it but I'll probably give it another episode at least.

Top of the Lake is in my download queue, a sort of New Zealand set The Killing created by Jane Campion (director of The Piano) and starting Peggy from Mad Men.

Watching the first episode of Ray Donovan right now. Promising.

She'll always be Zoe Bartlet to me!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Asal Mor on July 23, 2013, 09:43:02 AM
Quote from: Croí na hÉireann on July 19, 2013, 12:44:58 PM
Quote from: Hardy on July 02, 2013, 12:42:06 PM
I've never seen it and I don't think I could bring myself to watch it. The point being that I can empathise with low-lifes like the Sopranos and the likes of Walter White and that's the genius of the writing. But trying to occupy the same emotional space as Dublin junkie skangers is a leap I don't think I can manage.

That's exactly why I avoided it Hardy, well that and the fact it was an RTE production. Then people who I thought would be in a similar camp told me how good it was so I gave it a shot. Some of the acting is a bit wooden alright but some of it is excellent and there are some great characters. Definitely worth a watch, if you liked the Sopranos you'll like this I think.

I gave up on Love/Hate after a few episodes. I just couldn't buy that some of these guys were Dublin gangland criminals. The main character Darren especially, his buddy(to a lesser degree) who was knocking off his sister and Aidan Gillen's character just weren't believable to me. I'm not saying they're bad actors (I thought Gillen was brilliant in Queer as Folk) but I couldn't buy for a second that they were products of the rough streets of Dublin. They were too good-looking and clean cut. Not a scar or a yellowy- black half-rotten heroin tooth in sight.

Aidan Gillen's character's brother (Louie??) was one character I could believe. I'd guess the actor came from a rough part of Dublin. I remember Stuart Dunne as Billy Meehan in Fair City. Now there was a sc**bag you could believe in.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on July 23, 2013, 09:51:32 AM
Anyone watch the Run drama that was on Channel 4? Was a great set of hard hitting shows, well acted and decent stories
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on July 23, 2013, 10:09:06 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on July 23, 2013, 09:51:32 AM
Anyone watch the Run drama that was on Channel 4? Was a great set of hard hitting shows, well acted and decent stories

The woman watched it, said it was good.  Have to take a look.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ludermor on July 23, 2013, 10:11:40 AM
Quote from: Asal Mor on July 23, 2013, 09:43:02 AM
Quote from: Croí na hÉireann on July 19, 2013, 12:44:58 PM
Quote from: Hardy on July 02, 2013, 12:42:06 PM
I've never seen it and I don't think I could bring myself to watch it. The point being that I can empathise with low-lifes like the Sopranos and the likes of Walter White and that's the genius of the writing. But trying to occupy the same emotional space as Dublin junkie skangers is a leap I don't think I can manage.

That's exactly why I avoided it Hardy, well that and the fact it was an RTE production. Then people who I thought would be in a similar camp told me how good it was so I gave it a shot. Some of the acting is a bit wooden alright but some of it is excellent and there are some great characters. Definitely worth a watch, if you liked the Sopranos you'll like this I think.

I gave up on Love/Hate after a few episodes. I just couldn't buy that some of these guys were Dublin gangland criminals. The main character Darren especially, his buddy(to a lesser degree) who was knocking off his sister and Aidan Gillen's character just weren't believable to me. I'm not saying they're bad actors (I thought Gillen was brilliant in Queer as Folk) but I couldn't buy for a second that they were products of the rough streets of Dublin. They were too good-looking and clean cut. Not a scar or a yellowy- black half-rotten heroin tooth in sight.

Aidan Gillen's character's brother (Louie??) was one character I could believe. I'd guess the actor came from a rough part of Dublin. I remember Stuart Dunne as Billy Meehan in Fair City. Now there was a sc**bag you could believe in.
Not quite! Pretty sure he is Brendan Gleeson son.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: No Soloing on July 23, 2013, 11:45:40 AM
Quote from: ludermor on July 23, 2013, 10:11:40 AM
Quote from: Asal Mor on July 23, 2013, 09:43:02 AM
Quote from: Croí na hÉireann on July 19, 2013, 12:44:58 PM
Quote from: Hardy on July 02, 2013, 12:42:06 PM
I've never seen it and I don't think I could bring myself to watch it. The point being that I can empathise with low-lifes like the Sopranos and the likes of Walter White and that's the genius of the writing. But trying to occupy the same emotional space as Dublin junkie skangers is a leap I don't think I can manage.

That's exactly why I avoided it Hardy, well that and the fact it was an RTE production. Then people who I thought would be in a similar camp told me how good it was so I gave it a shot. Some of the acting is a bit wooden alright but some of it is excellent and there are some great characters. Definitely worth a watch, if you liked the Sopranos you'll like this I think.

I gave up on Love/Hate after a few episodes. I just couldn't buy that some of these guys were Dublin gangland criminals. The main character Darren especially, his buddy(to a lesser degree) who was knocking off his sister and Aidan Gillen's character just weren't believable to me. I'm not saying they're bad actors (I thought Gillen was brilliant in Queer as Folk) but I couldn't buy for a second that they were products of the rough streets of Dublin. They were too good-looking and clean cut. Not a scar or a yellowy- black half-rotten heroin tooth in sight.

Aidan Gillen's character's brother (Louie??) was one character I could believe. I'd guess the actor came from a rough part of Dublin. I remember Stuart Dunne as Billy Meehan in Fair City. Now there was a sc**bag you could believe in.
Not quite! Pretty sure he is Brendan Gleeson son.

Hughie (rather than Louie) is indeed played by Brendan Gleeson's son - Briain. If you can get past the fast that most of the characters are good-looking and the tough guys are a bit over-emotional, especially about their wimmin, I think its a good show. I have only watched season 1 - might start season 2 tonite. I thought espisode 3 out of 4 in S1 was excellent.

Watched the 1st episode of Ray Donovan last night. Thought it was very good. I hope its not one of these shows that has an excellent pilot/ep1 and then tails off when the writers find out they have to write good stuff for every week.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Asal Mor on July 23, 2013, 12:23:35 PM
I stand corrected but still, Hughie looked and sounded the part. I suppose the main problem I had with the show was the main character Darren, who looked and sounded like an Arts student. Also he was always brooding about some personal tragedy or other and I found it hard to care. It's a good show apart from that.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Denn Forever on July 23, 2013, 12:33:15 PM
Does anybody remember Veronica Marrs?  Sassy high school crime drama.  What was there not to like, I suppose it would be available on Netflix?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Croí na hÉireann on July 26, 2013, 12:26:01 PM
Quote from: Asal Mor on July 23, 2013, 12:23:35 PM
I stand corrected but still, Hughie looked and sounded the part. I suppose the main problem I had with the show was the main character Darren, who looked and sounded like an Arts student. Also he was always brooding about some personal tragedy or other and I found it hard to care. It's a good show apart from that.

That's what I meant when I said some of the acting is a bit wooden. Mario did a couple of good sketches taking the piss out of the upper class playing the lower class http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Edhllo_YDo (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Edhllo_YDo)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Canalman on July 26, 2013, 12:51:21 PM
Really looking to the Returned which I have taped and hope to watch next week when the series ends.
Have to say I am delighted I stuck with Hannibal after its poor start. Has its flaws but very entertaining imvho of course.

With Dexter and Breaking Bad finishing up shortly might have to give the Wire a go to see what all the fuss is all about.

Recently saw the series about Irish boxing with Liam Neeson and it was brilliantly done. Watching out for the one about Cricket to be repeated.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Asal Mor on July 26, 2013, 01:18:50 PM
Quote from: Croí na hÉireann on July 26, 2013, 12:26:01 PM
Quote from: Asal Mor on July 23, 2013, 12:23:35 PM
I stand corrected but still, Hughie looked and sounded the part. I suppose the main problem I had with the show was the main character Darren, who looked and sounded like an Arts student. Also he was always brooding about some personal tragedy or other and I found it hard to care. It's a good show apart from that.

That's what I meant when I said some of the acting is a bit wooden. Mario did a couple of good sketches taking the piss out of the upper class playing the lower class http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Edhllo_YDo (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Edhllo_YDo)

;D Very good Croi. I'm off work for a few weeks so I might give Series 2 a go.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on July 26, 2013, 01:28:48 PM
Usually have a show or two on the go with the alternation of seasons making it handy enough to keep up, but just saw my planner the other night and it had Hannibal, Ray Donovan, Falling Skies, Love/Hate all recorded.  Add in Revolution.  I am actually glad Revolution and Hannibal have only an episode each to go, as the Walking Dead, Person of Interest and Boardwalk Empire will all be returning soon.  Thanks god they cancelled Touch too.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bcarrier on July 26, 2013, 02:51:15 PM
netflix will crash

http://www.rte.ie/ten/news/2013/0726/464797-netflix-gets-breaking-bads-finale/
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Canalman on August 07, 2013, 09:28:52 AM
Finished Hannibal last night. Good but flawed imvho. Will definitely watch season 2 but still not a series  to highly recommend to others. Very interesting ending .

Really looking forward to The Returned now.

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on August 07, 2013, 09:39:35 AM
Quote from: Canalman on August 07, 2013, 09:28:52 AM
Finished Hannibal last night. Good but flawed imvho. Will definitely watch season 2 but still not a series  to highly recommend to others. Very interesting ending .

Really looking forward to The Returned now.

Feel the same about Hannibal.  Thinking about taking up Breaking Bad from the start
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Hardy on August 12, 2013, 02:45:13 PM
Quote from: bcarrier on July 26, 2013, 02:51:15 PM
netflix will crash

http://www.rte.ie/ten/news/2013/0726/464797-netflix-gets-breaking-bads-finale/


Just watched it there at lunchtime. Don't want to say anything spoilerish. Anyone seen it yet?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ONeill on August 12, 2013, 02:52:57 PM
Just finished it.

I was glad it moved along quickly enough.

Set up well now.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Hardy on August 12, 2013, 02:55:09 PM
Yes. The opening scene was unexpected.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ONeill on August 12, 2013, 02:56:15 PM
No need for the aliens though.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Syferus on August 12, 2013, 02:58:04 PM
Just finished Breaking Bad season five part 1 last week so the timing is perfect for me. I'll download it tonight and watch it tomorrow.

I watched the first episode of Southcliffe a couple nights ago. Dark (in a fresh way) and striking, it's only a four episode mini-series so I'll definitely stick with it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Hardy on August 12, 2013, 02:59:56 PM
Quote from: ONeill on August 12, 2013, 02:56:15 PM
No need for the aliens though.

Aliens? I thought they were meant to be the Riverdance crowd.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ONeill on August 12, 2013, 03:02:18 PM
Quote from: Syferus on August 12, 2013, 02:58:04 PM
Just finished Breaking Bad season five part 1 last week so the timing is perfect for me. I'll download it tonight and watch it tomorrow.

I watched the first episode of Southcliffe a couple nights ago. Dark (in a fresh way) and striking, it's only a four episode mini-series so I'll definitely stick with it.

Here's a link for freeloaders: http://www.free-tv-video-online.me/player/sockshare.php?id=7246A626298EDFA5
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: muppet on August 14, 2013, 09:50:52 PM
Watched The Good, the Bad and the Ugly on Netflix.

Anyone spot the Breaking Bad connection?

Speaking of which, good new episode.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Syferus on August 14, 2013, 11:27:48 PM
Great episode. Up there with the very best the show has ever produced. The bar is set very high for the run-in now.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on August 14, 2013, 11:56:28 PM
Just a superb ending to that episode. Poised for greatness if they keep it up for the rest of the episodes.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on August 15, 2013, 08:45:03 AM
Just watched the end of season 1 of Love/Hate, was expecting Channel 5 to keep going with season two next week but it wont be on until next year.  How stupid is that, the show is already 3 years old and its not like there is a million episodes to catch up on.  Probably buy the box set now just.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on August 15, 2013, 11:06:02 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on August 15, 2013, 08:45:03 AM
Just watched the end of season 1 of Love/Hate, was expecting Channel 5 to keep going with season two next week but it wont be on until next year.  How stupid is that, the show is already 3 years old and its not like there is a million episodes to catch up on.  Probably buy the box set now just.

They've been broadcasting double episodes on RTE the last few weeks although I think they're starting season 3 tomorrow night.

I'm pretty sure that all of season 2 is on the RTE player though.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ballinaman on August 15, 2013, 11:42:46 AM
Quote from: screenexile on August 15, 2013, 11:06:02 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on August 15, 2013, 08:45:03 AM
Just watched the end of season 1 of Love/Hate, was expecting Channel 5 to keep going with season two next week but it wont be on until next year.  How stupid is that, the show is already 3 years old and its not like there is a million episodes to catch up on.  Probably buy the box set now just.

They've been broadcasting double episodes on RTE the last few weeks although I think they're starting season 3 tomorrow night.

I'm pretty sure that all of season 2 is on the RTE player though.
Episodes 3 & 4 of Season 3 on tomorrow night.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on August 15, 2013, 12:05:19 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on August 15, 2013, 11:42:46 AM
Quote from: screenexile on August 15, 2013, 11:06:02 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on August 15, 2013, 08:45:03 AM
Just watched the end of season 1 of Love/Hate, was expecting Channel 5 to keep going with season two next week but it wont be on until next year.  How stupid is that, the show is already 3 years old and its not like there is a million episodes to catch up on.  Probably buy the box set now just.

They've been broadcasting double episodes on RTE the last few weeks although I think they're starting season 3 tomorrow night.

I'm pretty sure that all of season 2 is on the RTE player though.
Episodes 3 & 4 of Season 3 on tomorrow night.

Thanks, will take a look at RTE player then.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: All of a Sludden on August 15, 2013, 12:12:08 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on August 15, 2013, 08:45:03 AM
Just watched the end of season 1 of Love/Hate, was expecting Channel 5 to keep going with season two next week but it wont be on until next year.  How stupid is that, the show is already 3 years old and its not like there is a million episodes to catch up on.  Probably buy the box set now just.

I've watched the reruns on RTE, looking back season 1 was quite wooden, season 2 was much better and you can see that they put a lot more money into the third season, though they couldn't afford a different hoodie for Darren throughout the entire series.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bcarrier on August 15, 2013, 04:39:47 PM
Quote from: Hardy on August 12, 2013, 02:59:56 PM
Quote from: ONeill on August 12, 2013, 02:56:15 PM
No need for the aliens though.

Aliens? I thought they were meant to be the Riverdance crowd.

http://popwatch.ew.com/2013/08/12/breaking-bad-star-trek/
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Syferus on August 15, 2013, 05:37:24 PM
Quote from: bcarrier on August 15, 2013, 04:39:47 PM
Quote from: Hardy on August 12, 2013, 02:59:56 PM
Quote from: ONeill on August 12, 2013, 02:56:15 PM
No need for the aliens though.

Aliens? I thought they were meant to be the Riverdance crowd.

http://popwatch.ew.com/2013/08/12/breaking-bad-star-trek/

Thought that scene with Badger and Skinny Pete was absolutely hilarious. Totally on board.

Loads of theories about Chekov, Spock and Kirk in the story representing some of the main characters in the show floating about too.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tyssam5 on August 15, 2013, 06:33:05 PM
Quote from: Syferus on August 15, 2013, 05:37:24 PM
Quote from: bcarrier on August 15, 2013, 04:39:47 PM
Quote from: Hardy on August 12, 2013, 02:59:56 PM
Quote from: ONeill on August 12, 2013, 02:56:15 PM
No need for the aliens though.

Aliens? I thought they were meant to be the Riverdance crowd.

http://popwatch.ew.com/2013/08/12/breaking-bad-star-trek/

Thought that scene with Badger and Skinny Pete was absolutely hilarious. Totally on board.

Loads of theories about Chekov, Spock and Kirk in the story representing some of the main characters in the show floating about too.

Was glad to see Skinny Pete again, he's excellent! Pizza delivery a few years ago!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Syferus on August 17, 2013, 03:50:52 PM
For Breaking Bad fans: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53j4vQ8Un0k&feature=player_embedded
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: The Worker on August 17, 2013, 04:04:14 PM
Quote from: Syferus on August 17, 2013, 03:50:52 PM
For Breaking Bad fans: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53j4vQ8Un0k&feature=player_embedded

Brilliant!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on August 22, 2013, 09:54:54 AM
Started Ray Donovan yesterday . . . it has potential to be a clinker of a show!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on August 22, 2013, 10:13:43 AM
Quote from: screenexile on August 22, 2013, 09:54:54 AM
Started Ray Donovan yesterday . . . it has potential to be a clinker of a show!

Just watched episode 6, been moving along slowly enough so far but has been very enjoyable. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Canalman on August 22, 2013, 10:29:43 AM
Only 2 more episodes of The Returned to watch. Very good show. Really haven't a clue what is going to happen at the end. Very unsettling at times.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Santino on August 22, 2013, 11:10:18 AM
Quote from: The Worker on August 17, 2013, 04:04:14 PM
Quote from: Syferus on August 17, 2013, 03:50:52 PM
For Breaking Bad fans: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53j4vQ8Un0k&feature=player_embedded

Brilliant!

Excellent! Lot of time spent on that!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on August 22, 2013, 11:38:11 AM
Quote from: Canalman on August 22, 2013, 10:29:43 AM
Only 2 more episodes of The Returned to watch. Very good show. Really haven't a clue what is going to happen at the end. Very unsettling at times.

I'd be very interested to hear what you think when you've finished it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: No Soloing on August 28, 2013, 10:42:33 AM
Question for anyone uses Netflix

I know the latest season of Breaking Bad is streamed on Netflix but are the previous seasons streamed on there as well?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: J OGorman on August 28, 2013, 10:47:03 AM
Quote from: No Soloing on August 28, 2013, 10:42:33 AM
Question for anyone uses Netflix

I know the latest season of Breaking Bad is streamed on Netflix but are the previous seasons streamed on there as well?

yessir...every episode  :)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Canalman on August 28, 2013, 10:49:53 AM
Quote from: Billys Boots on August 22, 2013, 11:38:11 AM
Quote from: Canalman on August 22, 2013, 10:29:43 AM
Only 2 more episodes of The Returned to watch. Very good show. Really haven't a clue what is going to happen at the end. Very unsettling at times.

I'd be very interested to hear what you think when you've finished it.

Finished it at the weekend.
Not impressed with how it ended. Left a sourish taste in my mouth but suppose I will have to wait for season 2.
Massive amount of loose ends at the end but I suppose the next season will reveal all.

Less keen now to recommend it .
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: No Soloing on August 28, 2013, 10:52:45 AM
Quote from: J OGorman on August 28, 2013, 10:47:03 AM
Quote from: No Soloing on August 28, 2013, 10:42:33 AM
Question for anyone uses Netflix

I know the latest season of Breaking Bad is streamed on Netflix but are the previous seasons streamed on there as well?

yessir...every episode  :)

Cheers
I missed the start of season 3 - always thought I would get a repeat but either didnt catch it, or didnt happen
I'll switch from lovefilm over to netflix then
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tyrone girl on August 28, 2013, 11:04:38 AM
Ahh Prisoner Cell Block H coming back tonight!! Loved that show when i was wee.  Interested to see what this version is like
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on August 28, 2013, 11:42:44 AM
Quote from: Canalman on August 28, 2013, 10:49:53 AM
Quote from: Billys Boots on August 22, 2013, 11:38:11 AM
Quote from: Canalman on August 22, 2013, 10:29:43 AM
Only 2 more episodes of The Returned to watch. Very good show. Really haven't a clue what is going to happen at the end. Very unsettling at times.

I'd be very interested to hear what you think when you've finished it.

Finished it at the weekend.
Not impressed with how it ended. Left a sourish taste in my mouth but suppose I will have to wait for season 2.
Massive amount of loose ends at the end but I suppose the next season will reveal all.

Less keen now to recommend it .

Snap, I thought it fizzled out and became standard zombie stuff rather than the interesting approach it started out with - concentrating on the 'human' aspects of coming back from the dead.  I can't really see where a season-2 is going to go that would be interesting to me - the only thing that will make me come back to have a look is that it's French, not American. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggy90 on August 28, 2013, 07:50:59 PM
Glad to see you're back Boots, any new recommendations? Any sign of a new series of Spiral, Romanzo Criminale or some of the other great stuff (or new) you've pointed me to. What did you think of Breaking Bad? I've watched the first two episodes and I think I'll like it but with the great summer we've had I haven't been able to motivate myself to watch much tele.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Syferus on August 28, 2013, 10:13:11 PM
Best show on TV.

The last three episodes have been the best of the lot, everything is moving forward so confidently and brilliantly that it's becoming clear Breaking Bad will become one of the top five or top three shows of all time.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Hardy on August 29, 2013, 07:44:23 AM
I was mildly disappointed with the first show of this last set. Just mildly. I didn't think it lived up to the show's standard for tension and situations that take you by surprise. I suppose I had too much expectation of a real blockbuster in the first episode, after where the last show of last year had left us. It was good. Even very good, but not Breaking Bad good, I thought.

Episode 2 was a big improvement with the Lydia plot development, but I thought Episode 3 restored the standard in a big way. A brilliant twist and totally unexpected - by me, anyway.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on August 29, 2013, 09:14:24 AM
Quote from: Hardy on August 29, 2013, 07:44:23 AM
I was mildly disappointed with the first show of this last set. Just mildly. I didn't think it lived up to the show's standard for tension and situations that take you by surprise. I suppose I had too much expectation of a real blockbuster in the first episode, after where the last show of last year had left us. It was good. Even very good, but not Breaking Bad good, I thought.

Episode 2 was a big improvement with the Lydia plot development, but I thought Episode 3 restored the standard in a big way. A brilliant twist and totally unexpected - by me, anyway.

Surely the last scene of the 1st new episode was the most tense and enthralling scene in the show's history? I've loved every minute of the new batch it's building up very nicely!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: straightred on August 29, 2013, 10:47:57 AM
OK I'm new here so I'll throw a few out that I enjoyed.

BB speaks for itself as the best show on TV and is well covered here so i'll leave that out.

My rule of thumb is that if you want to watch episodes one after the other then you're hooked !

House of cards did that to me - I loved it
Orange is the new Black - started good, lost its way a bit in the middle but the last few episodes were great
Suits - took me a while but I've really go into it. BB is my Monday night fix and Suits is my Wednesday night thing.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on August 29, 2013, 10:54:20 AM
Quote from: straightred on August 29, 2013, 10:47:57 AM
OK I'm new here so I'll throw a few out that I enjoyed.

BB speaks for itself as the best show on TV and is well covered here so i'll leave that out.

My rule of thumb is that if you want to watch episodes one after the other then you're hooked !

House of cards did that to me - I loved it
Orange is the new Black - started good, lost its way a bit in the middle but the last few episodes were great
Suits - took me a while but I've really go into it. BB is my Monday night fix and Suits is my Wednesday night thing.

My routine is now...

Monday night - Dexter, Ray Donovan, Breaking Bad, The Newsroom
Wednesday Night - Suits

It all goes haywire then at the end of September with the Fall season beginning!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Hardy on August 29, 2013, 11:17:50 AM
Quote from: screenexile on August 29, 2013, 09:14:24 AM
Quote from: Hardy on August 29, 2013, 07:44:23 AM
I was mildly disappointed with the first show of this last set. Just mildly. I didn't think it lived up to the show's standard for tension and situations that take you by surprise. I suppose I had too much expectation of a real blockbuster in the first episode, after where the last show of last year had left us. It was good. Even very good, but not Breaking Bad good, I thought.

Episode 2 was a big improvement with the Lydia plot development, but I thought Episode 3 restored the standard in a big way. A brilliant twist and totally unexpected - by me, anyway.

Surely the last scene of the 1st new episode was the most tense and enthralling scene in the show's history?

Sure you could be right. We all have our own perceptions. As I said, it was very good, but for me not as good, tension wise, as half a dozen others I can think of - the RV scene with HS outside and WW/JP inside, Tuco in the junkyard, Face-Off, the very first episode with WW and the 2 lads in the RV, the prisoner in the basement, the train heist, Gus and JP in Mexico, the unforgettable end to Season 3 (JP and Gale), etc.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on August 29, 2013, 11:25:45 AM
Quote from: Hardy on August 29, 2013, 11:17:50 AM
Quote from: screenexile on August 29, 2013, 09:14:24 AM
Quote from: Hardy on August 29, 2013, 07:44:23 AM
I was mildly disappointed with the first show of this last set. Just mildly. I didn't think it lived up to the show's standard for tension and situations that take you by surprise. I suppose I had too much expectation of a real blockbuster in the first episode, after where the last show of last year had left us. It was good. Even very good, but not Breaking Bad good, I thought.

Episode 2 was a big improvement with the Lydia plot development, but I thought Episode 3 restored the standard in a big way. A brilliant twist and totally unexpected - by me, anyway.

Surely the last scene of the 1st new episode was the most tense and enthralling scene in the show's history?

Sure you could be right. We all have our own perceptions. As I said, it was very good, but for me not as good, tension wise, as half a dozen others I can think of - the RV scene with HS outside and WW/JP inside, Tuco in the junkyard, Face-Off, the very first episode with WW and the 2 lads in the RV, the prisoner in the basement, the train heist, Gus and JP in Mexico, the unforgettable end to Season 3 (JP and Gale), etc.

It's just all brilliant!!! Tuco in the junkyard is probably my favourite of them all!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Minder on August 29, 2013, 11:27:07 AM
Is Ray Donovan worth persevering with? I have watched the first two episodes and it hasn't exactly grabbed me, I have the others recorded.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on August 29, 2013, 11:41:27 AM
Quote from: Minder on August 29, 2013, 11:27:07 AM
Is Ray Donovan worth persevering with? I have watched the first two episodes and it hasn't exactly grabbed me, I have the others recorded.

I like it but it may not be everyone's cup of tea. I thought the first episode was excellent!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on August 29, 2013, 11:55:55 AM
Quote from: screenexile on August 29, 2013, 10:54:20 AM
Quote from: straightred on August 29, 2013, 10:47:57 AM
OK I'm new here so I'll throw a few out that I enjoyed.

BB speaks for itself as the best show on TV and is well covered here so i'll leave that out.

My rule of thumb is that if you want to watch episodes one after the other then you're hooked !

House of cards did that to me - I loved it
Orange is the new Black - started good, lost its way a bit in the middle but the last few episodes were great
Suits - took me a while but I've really go into it. BB is my Monday night fix and Suits is my Wednesday night thing.

My routine is now...

Monday night - Dexter, Ray Donovan, Breaking Bad, The Newsroom
Wednesday Night - Suits

It all goes haywire then at the end of September with the Fall season beginning!

Tuesday nights are busy with Ray Donovan and Falling Skies (really going off this though).  Also was wacthing the Following on Tuesday nights as well as Hannibal.  Have the Walking Dead and Person Of Interest (favourite show of mine at the minute along with Ray Donovan) coming back soon, and only after finished Revolution which was good too.  Boardwalk Empire is bound to return soon too.  On top of that I have been trooping through the Love/Hate box set and Im half way through season 3, hope to finish it tonight or tomorrow.  Been a good season so far.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on August 29, 2013, 02:13:01 PM
Quote from: straightred on August 29, 2013, 10:47:57 AM
Suits - took me a while but I've really go into it. BB is my Monday night fix and Suits is my Wednesday night thing.

Suits is a guilty pleasure. It's fun and (at times) smart but it's utter drivel and nonsense at the same time. Even more so that usual in the current season.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: J OGorman on August 29, 2013, 02:16:52 PM
Quote from: gallsman on August 29, 2013, 02:13:01 PM
Quote from: straightred on August 29, 2013, 10:47:57 AM
Suits - took me a while but I've really go into it. BB is my Monday night fix and Suits is my Wednesday night thing.

Suits is a guilty pleasure. It's fun and (at times) smart but it's utter drivel and nonsense at the same time. Even more so that usual in the current season.

get away outta that. If you like something, buck it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on August 29, 2013, 02:49:45 PM
I've a wile addiction to American Sitcoms. I watch a complete bucketful of them but my guiltiest pleasure is Mellissa and Joey. Now talking about utter drivel it tops the list but there's just something about Mellissa Joan Hart... I think it's got to do with my Sabrina the Teenage Witch phase :(
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on August 29, 2013, 03:47:02 PM
Don't watch any sitcoms but used to catch Everybody Loves Raymond in the morning when getting ready for work and have to admit I could watch them all day.  But if I ever see a sitcom on I just flick over from them, dunno why.  Was never a big Friends fan either but anytime I have watched them they are brilliant and theres a real feel good feel to them and Raymond, dunno if its the characters and setting or both. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Canalman on August 29, 2013, 03:58:43 PM
Very similiar views to Nrico.

Easy to sit down to see an episode of say Frasier, Modern Family, Porridge, Yes Minister ,Two and a half Men etc  to while away a half hour or so. Pity there aren't more of the older ones still being shown.

Used to love Married with Children.

Cannot stand "Friends".
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on August 29, 2013, 04:16:16 PM
There are some deadly Old School sitcoms:

Everybody Loves Raymond
Frasier
Scrubs
Friends
Sabrina the Teenage Witch
Two Guys and Girl
Smart Guy
Arrested Development
Hang Time
Two of a Kind
Fresh Prince
My Wife and Kids
Roseanne
Fresh Prince
Hangin with Mr. Cooper
Cheers
Cosby Show
Happy Days
That 70s Show
Malcolm in the Middle (Actually a quite brilliant TV Show)
Mork and Mindy



I never really got the hoo ha about Seinfeld. It was just alright for me.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: qubdub on August 29, 2013, 05:58:42 PM
Few nostalgic choices there! Also a few questionable ones!

Anyone any recommendations? I'm not a big fan of watching tv outside of live sports and news. I have watched Sopranos and and currently finishing off Breaking Bad. So far Sopranos, IMO and along with popular opinion is the benchmark, BB isn't far off (IMO). Any shows out there that come close?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Denn Forever on August 29, 2013, 06:07:44 PM
Moone Boy on Sky One.  I remember Ireland in the late 80s.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on August 29, 2013, 07:39:30 PM
Quote from: Canalman on August 29, 2013, 03:58:43 PM
Very similiar views to Nrico.

Easy to sit down to see an episode of say Frasier, Modern Family, Porridge, Yes Minister ,Two and a half Men etc  to while away a half hour or so. Pity there aren't more of the older ones still being shown.

Used to love Married with Children.

Cannot stand "Friends".
Totally agree. My Sky+ box is nicely filling up with Frasier re-runs and still love Porridge and even the wains have started watching Only Fools and Horses.

Never liked Friends at the time amd still feel it was over-rated and very much style over substance.
Screenexile has some good uns in there and would also include King of Queens.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: 5 Sams on August 29, 2013, 08:58:58 PM
I love Friends...does that make me a bad person? :-\
Can't stand Frasier though....
Daddy of them all is Cheers...NORM!!!
Edit: Sorry forgot. Roseanne was top class.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on August 29, 2013, 09:13:04 PM
Quote from: 5 Sams on August 29, 2013, 08:58:58 PM
I love Friends...does that make me a bad person? :-\
Can't stand Frasier though....
Daddy of them all is Cheers...NORM!!!
Edit: Sorry forgot. Roseanne was top class.
No, being from Down does that.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: 5 Sams on August 29, 2013, 11:38:58 PM
http://gaaboard.com/board/index.php?topic=5564.0
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on August 30, 2013, 02:03:10 PM
I've been watching a new series called Graceland,haven't seen anyone mention it here.
Pretty decent show actually imo.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2393813/
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: straightred on August 30, 2013, 07:03:14 PM
Quote from: screenexile on August 29, 2013, 11:41:27 AM
Quote from: Minder on August 29, 2013, 11:27:07 AM
Is Ray Donovan worth persevering with? I have watched the first two episodes and it hasn't exactly grabbed me, I have the others recorded.

I like it but it may not be everyone's cup of tea. I thought the first episode was excellent!

Good shout - Watched the pilot last night and liked it
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Count 10 on August 30, 2013, 07:22:15 PM
Have started to watch South Park....they get away with blue murder :o
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gerry on August 30, 2013, 11:28:01 PM
Longmire  (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1836037/)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on August 30, 2013, 11:40:09 PM
Quote from: laoislad on August 30, 2013, 02:03:10 PM
I've been watching a new series called Graceland,haven't seen anyone mention it here.
Pretty decent show actually imo.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2393813/
Memphis, Tennessee?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on August 30, 2013, 11:53:39 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on August 30, 2013, 11:40:09 PM
Quote from: laoislad on August 30, 2013, 02:03:10 PM
I've been watching a new series called Graceland,haven't seen anyone mention it here.
Pretty decent show actually imo.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2393813/
Memphis, Tennessee?

No.  FBI agents in California.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on September 02, 2013, 09:55:06 PM
New episode of Homeland up on Piratebay!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on September 02, 2013, 10:29:48 PM
Quote from: laoislad on September 02, 2013, 09:55:06 PM
New episode of Homeland up on Piratebay!
What instance of Piratebay is actually working!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on September 02, 2013, 10:31:29 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on September 02, 2013, 10:29:48 PM
Quote from: laoislad on September 02, 2013, 09:55:06 PM
New episode of Homeland up on Piratebay!
What instance of Piratebay is actually working!

This is working for me.
http://188.126.64.107/browse.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fthepiratebay.sx%2Ftorrent%2F8871561%2FHomeland_S03E01_x264-HOMELAND_%5Beztv%5D&b=0
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on September 02, 2013, 10:36:11 PM
Actually maybe don't bother with it. Seems it's real but is a pre release or a 'workprint' or something like that.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Norf Tyrone on September 02, 2013, 10:36:53 PM
What? When did Homeland S03 start?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on September 03, 2013, 08:47:42 AM
There were downloads of Homeland season-3, episode-1 widely available yesterday - apparently it was leaked from Showtime ahead of its Sept 29th premiere. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Dinny Breen on September 03, 2013, 09:16:16 AM
Quote from: Billys Boots on September 03, 2013, 08:47:42 AM
There were downloads of Homeland season-3, episode-1 widely available yesterday - apparently it was leaked from Showtime ahead of its Sept 29th premiere.

I say it was done deliberately - Game of Thrones have led the way in illegal TV show downloads and the Networks are embracing rather than fighting. TV viewings increase on the back of something like this going viral all good PR.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on September 03, 2013, 10:23:12 AM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on September 03, 2013, 09:16:16 AM
Quote from: Billys Boots on September 03, 2013, 08:47:42 AM
There were downloads of Homeland season-3, episode-1 widely available yesterday - apparently it was leaked from Showtime ahead of its Sept 29th premiere.

I say it was done deliberately - Game of Thrones have led the way in illegal TV show downloads and the Networks are embracing rather than fighting. TV viewings increase on the back of something like this going viral all good PR.

Well Homeland certainly needed to shake up it's PR, hopefully not at the expense of plot.  It's on its last chance in my house. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Dinny Breen on September 03, 2013, 10:25:41 AM
Quote from: Billys Boots on September 03, 2013, 10:23:12 AM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on September 03, 2013, 09:16:16 AM
Quote from: Billys Boots on September 03, 2013, 08:47:42 AM
There were downloads of Homeland season-3, episode-1 widely available yesterday - apparently it was leaked from Showtime ahead of its Sept 29th premiere.

I say it was done deliberately - Game of Thrones have led the way in illegal TV show downloads and the Networks are embracing rather than fighting. TV viewings increase on the back of something like this going viral all good PR.

Well Homeland certainly needed to shake up it's PR, hopefully not at the expense of plot.  It's on its last chance in my house.

Doesn't get a second chance in my house. Terrible 2nd season.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on September 03, 2013, 10:47:51 AM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on September 03, 2013, 10:25:41 AM
Quote from: Billys Boots on September 03, 2013, 10:23:12 AM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on September 03, 2013, 09:16:16 AM
Quote from: Billys Boots on September 03, 2013, 08:47:42 AM
There were downloads of Homeland season-3, episode-1 widely available yesterday - apparently it was leaked from Showtime ahead of its Sept 29th premiere.

I say it was done deliberately - Game of Thrones have led the way in illegal TV show downloads and the Networks are embracing rather than fighting. TV viewings increase on the back of something like this going viral all good PR.

Well Homeland certainly needed to shake up it's PR, hopefully not at the expense of plot.  It's on its last chance in my house.

Doesn't get a second chance in my house. Terrible 2nd season.

And I thought Arsenal fans were very forgiving ...

Started with the first episode of a new US thriller in the vein of 'The Wire' last night - it's called 'Low Winter Sun' and I would have described the first episode as promising.  It's on TV here on one of the Fox channels I think. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Dinny Breen on September 03, 2013, 11:19:24 AM
Quote from: Billys Boots on September 03, 2013, 10:47:51 AM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on September 03, 2013, 10:25:41 AM
Quote from: Billys Boots on September 03, 2013, 10:23:12 AM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on September 03, 2013, 09:16:16 AM
Quote from: Billys Boots on September 03, 2013, 08:47:42 AM
There were downloads of Homeland season-3, episode-1 widely available yesterday - apparently it was leaked from Showtime ahead of its Sept 29th premiere.

I say it was done deliberately - Game of Thrones have led the way in illegal TV show downloads and the Networks are embracing rather than fighting. TV viewings increase on the back of something like this going viral all good PR.

Well Homeland certainly needed to shake up it's PR, hopefully not at the expense of plot.  It's on its last chance in my house.

Doesn't get a second chance in my house. Terrible 2nd season.

And I thought Arsenal fans were very forgiving ...

Started with the first episode of a new US thriller in the vein of 'The Wire' last night - it's called 'Low Winter Sun' and I would have described the first episode as promising.  It's on TV here on one of the Fox channels I think.

I wouldn't forgive Arsenal players if they over-acted like Claire Danes, even Bobby Pires didn't act as poorly.

I'll check out LWS - cheers.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Canalman on September 03, 2013, 11:29:03 AM
Read a very interesting article at the weekend about tv and movie studios now employing an army of techies to secretly insert viruses etc into all these illegal download websites. Real poacher turned gamekeeper stuff. Fascinating article........... real downright dirty battle.
Seemingly they can isolate the culprits and destroy their laptops and those who download from them.

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on September 03, 2013, 12:10:37 PM
I wouldn't touch the torrent sites with a bargepole - am using some of the debrid sites at present, no problems so far.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: The Worker on September 03, 2013, 08:54:31 PM
Anyone recommend any good shows on Netflix?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Minder on September 03, 2013, 08:59:53 PM
Quote from: The Worker on September 03, 2013, 08:54:31 PM
Anyone recommend any good shows on Netflix?

House Of Cards is good, have you seen Breaking Bad ?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: The Worker on September 03, 2013, 09:45:21 PM
Quote from: Minder on September 03, 2013, 08:59:53 PM
Quote from: The Worker on September 03, 2013, 08:54:31 PM
Anyone recommend any good shows on Netflix?

House Of Cards is good, have you seen Breaking Bad ?

Yeah only thing I watch on it ATM
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: muppet on September 04, 2013, 06:56:12 PM
Quote from: The Worker on September 03, 2013, 09:45:21 PM
Quote from: Minder on September 03, 2013, 08:59:53 PM
Quote from: The Worker on September 03, 2013, 08:54:31 PM
Anyone recommend any good shows on Netflix?

House Of Cards is good, have you seen Breaking Bad ?

Yeah only thing I watch on it ATM

Rome isn't bad, House of Cards is excellent and we will shortly start the Borgias which is supposed to be good.

The missus loved the Forsyth Saga and the Tudors.

I recently watched loads of Mafia films when herself was away and then re-watched the Spaghetti Westerns.

Anyone know the name of 'The Ugly"?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggy90 on September 04, 2013, 07:58:36 PM
Watch the original "House of Cards" if you can get hold of it. Brilliant.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on September 04, 2013, 08:21:56 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on September 03, 2013, 10:47:51 AM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on September 03, 2013, 10:25:41 AM
Quote from: Billys Boots on September 03, 2013, 10:23:12 AM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on September 03, 2013, 09:16:16 AM
Quote from: Billys Boots on September 03, 2013, 08:47:42 AM
There were downloads of Homeland season-3, episode-1 widely available yesterday - apparently it was leaked from Showtime ahead of its Sept 29th premiere.

I say it was done deliberately - Game of Thrones have led the way in illegal TV show downloads and the Networks are embracing rather than fighting. TV viewings increase on the back of something like this going viral all good PR.

Well Homeland certainly needed to shake up it's PR, hopefully not at the expense of plot.  It's on its last chance in my house.

Doesn't get a second chance in my house. Terrible 2nd season.

And I thought Arsenal fans were very forgiving ...

Started with the first episode of a new US thriller in the vein of 'The Wire' last night - it's called 'Low Winter Sun' and I would have described the first episode as promising.  It's on TV here on one of the Fox channels I think.
I watched the 1st episode of LWS last week.
There's not much in common with the Wire. That was a false positive, Billy :)
It's bleak, veering into 'film noir' territory,
I'd say it has much in common with Durham County, if a comparison has to be made.

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gerry on September 04, 2013, 09:56:32 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on September 03, 2013, 08:47:42 AM
There were downloads of Homeland season-3, episode-1 widely available yesterday - apparently it was leaked from Showtime ahead of its Sept 29th premiere.

watch it last night, episode 1 is pure piss
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on September 04, 2013, 09:58:33 PM
Quote from: gerry on September 04, 2013, 09:56:32 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on September 03, 2013, 08:47:42 AM
There were downloads of Homeland season-3, episode-1 widely available yesterday - apparently it was leaked from Showtime ahead of its Sept 29th premiere.

watch it last night, episode 1 is pure piss

Cheers Gerry  :o
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: the Deel Rover on September 04, 2013, 10:03:35 PM
Quote from: Minder on September 03, 2013, 08:59:53 PM
Quote from: The Worker on September 03, 2013, 08:54:31 PM
Anyone recommend any good shows on Netflix?

House Of Cards is good, have you seen Breaking Bad ?

Haven't seen breaking bad at all and it seems to get great reviews from this board anyway. How many series are there ? Is there a box set available ?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ballinaman on September 04, 2013, 10:27:56 PM
Quote from: the Deel Rover on September 04, 2013, 10:03:35 PM
Quote from: Minder on September 03, 2013, 08:59:53 PM
Quote from: The Worker on September 03, 2013, 08:54:31 PM
Anyone recommend any good shows on Netflix?

House Of Cards is good, have you seen Breaking Bad ?

Haven't seen breaking bad at all and it seems to get great reviews from this board anyway. How many series are there ? Is there a box set available ?
Do you have a portable hard drive? I've them all downloaded and could sort you out.......it's class.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Minder on September 04, 2013, 10:29:04 PM
Quote from: the Deel Rover on September 04, 2013, 10:03:35 PM
Quote from: Minder on September 03, 2013, 08:59:53 PM
Quote from: The Worker on September 03, 2013, 08:54:31 PM
Anyone recommend any good shows on Netflix?

House Of Cards is good, have you seen Breaking Bad ?

Haven't seen breaking bad at all and it seems to get great reviews from this board anyway. How many series are there ? Is there a box set available ?

Five seasons of it
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on September 05, 2013, 08:58:44 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on September 04, 2013, 09:58:33 PM
Quote from: gerry on September 04, 2013, 09:56:32 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on September 03, 2013, 08:47:42 AM
There were downloads of Homeland season-3, episode-1 widely available yesterday - apparently it was leaked from Showtime ahead of its Sept 29th premiere.

watch it last night, episode 1 is pure piss

Cheers Gerry  :o

Tks Gerry, you've saved an hour of my life.  ;)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on September 05, 2013, 09:00:35 AM
Quote from: Main Street on September 04, 2013, 08:21:56 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on September 03, 2013, 10:47:51 AM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on September 03, 2013, 10:25:41 AM
Quote from: Billys Boots on September 03, 2013, 10:23:12 AM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on September 03, 2013, 09:16:16 AM
Quote from: Billys Boots on September 03, 2013, 08:47:42 AM
There were downloads of Homeland season-3, episode-1 widely available yesterday - apparently it was leaked from Showtime ahead of its Sept 29th premiere.

I say it was done deliberately - Game of Thrones have led the way in illegal TV show downloads and the Networks are embracing rather than fighting. TV viewings increase on the back of something like this going viral all good PR.

Well Homeland certainly needed to shake up it's PR, hopefully not at the expense of plot.  It's on its last chance in my house.

Doesn't get a second chance in my house. Terrible 2nd season.

And I thought Arsenal fans were very forgiving ...

Started with the first episode of a new US thriller in the vein of 'The Wire' last night - it's called 'Low Winter Sun' and I would have described the first episode as promising.  It's on TV here on one of the Fox channels I think.
I watched the 1st episode of LWS last week.
There's not much in common with the Wire. That was a false positive, Billy :)
It's bleak, veering into 'film noir' territory,
I'd say it has much in common with Durham County, if a comparison has to be made.

Apologies MS, I've now watched 3 episodes of it and agree with you - it's pure noir. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: muppet on September 05, 2013, 09:04:33 PM
Quote from: ziggy90 on September 04, 2013, 07:58:36 PM
Watch the original "House of Cards" if you can get hold of it. Brilliant.

It is also on Netflix along with current House of Cards, oh and Breaking Bad.

In conclusion,

Netflix.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ONeill on September 05, 2013, 09:12:02 PM
Enjoying that Love/Hate show but Jaysus that love interest (Darren/Rosie) narrative is hacking me off. Halfway through series 2 - tell me he kills her or something.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on September 06, 2013, 08:29:57 AM
Quote from: ONeill on September 05, 2013, 09:12:02 PM
Enjoying that Love/Hate show but Jaysus that love interest (Darren/Rosie) narrative is hacking me off. Halfway through series 2 - tell me he kills her or something.

Just after finishing season 3.  That Rosie doll did my head in too, she doesn;t pop up in season 3 but there is nothing amazing about her departure unfortunately.

Hear everyone having a hard-on for Breaking Bad and Homeland, must get around to watching them.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on September 06, 2013, 11:01:25 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on September 06, 2013, 08:29:57 AM
Quote from: ONeill on September 05, 2013, 09:12:02 PM
Enjoying that Love/Hate show but Jaysus that love interest (Darren/Rosie) narrative is hacking me off. Halfway through series 2 - tell me he kills her or something.

Just after finishing season 3.  That Rosie doll did my head in too, she doesn;t pop up in season 3 but there is nothing amazing about her departure unfortunately.

Hear everyone having a hard-on for Breaking Bad and Homeland, must get around to watching them.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zIom3LSbB0I
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: StephenC on September 06, 2013, 11:32:37 AM
Under the Dome. I've only watched the first episode but jaysus it's cack. The Simpsons anyone?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on September 06, 2013, 01:53:22 PM
Quote from: StephenC on September 06, 2013, 11:32:37 AM
Under the Dome. I've only watched the first episode but jaysus it's cack. The Simpsons anyone?
watched about 5 minutes of it, it has Hank Schrader out of breaking bad in it  :-\
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ballinaman on September 09, 2013, 09:18:24 PM
Latest episode of Breaking Bad...absolute bastards...what a way to finish an episode! Sake
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on September 10, 2013, 10:02:28 AM
Watched Channel 4's "completely new and innovative way to dramatise our total dependence on electricity" Blackout

In my opinion it's a completely new and innovative piece of dung!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Canalman on September 10, 2013, 10:09:40 AM
2 episodes into Top of the Lake. Can't for the life of me see what the broohahah was all about. Finger was poised over the delete button on the remote control last night. Worth continuing???
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on September 10, 2013, 10:25:03 AM
New Gangster show set in Birmingham at the end of WW1 starts on Thursday night on BBC2, Cillian Murphy and Sam Neill are in it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on September 10, 2013, 10:26:44 AM
Been scouring Sky On Demand for the Game Of Thrones box set the past few months to no avail, was nearly going to buy them when low and behold I was flicking about on Sunday night and saw an episode about to start on Sky Atlantic and it was S1E1, happy days.  Series link on.  Hopefully its as good as its made out to be.  When is Boardwalk Empire back on in the UK?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: No Soloing on September 10, 2013, 11:09:55 AM
Quote from: Canalman on September 10, 2013, 10:09:40 AM
2 episodes into Top of the Lake. Can't for the life of me see what the broohahah was all about. Finger was poised over the delete button on the remote control last night. Worth continuing???

I had the whole of Top of the Lake Sky+d. I thought the first episode was interesting, the second one fairly dull. So about 15mins into ep3 I deleted the rest of it

I have watched the first 2 episodes of Under the Dome. Its not the greatest show ever, but its fairly easy watching. I'll stick with it for a while, mainly because I read loads of Stephen King a good few years ago now.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Keyser soze on September 10, 2013, 01:00:15 PM
Under ther Dome, load of c**p.

This is a class novel though.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on September 10, 2013, 01:22:02 PM
Under the Dome has been pretty poor so far, no real revelations etc.  You could basically say that if you started watching it this week you would be no further educated in the happenings of the show than somebody who has watched every episode.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on September 10, 2013, 01:52:44 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on September 10, 2013, 10:26:44 AM
Been scouring Sky On Demand for the Game Of Thrones box set the past few months to no avail, was nearly going to buy them when low and behold I was flicking about on Sunday night and saw an episode about to start on Sky Atlantic and it was S1E1, happy days.  Series link on.  Hopefully its as good as its made out to be.  When is Boardwalk Empire back on in the UK?
Same as that nrico. The missus has been crying about it this past while too and also stumbled upon it on Sky Atlantic. I'm not good at waiting a week for new episodes so will prob download it at some stage.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on September 10, 2013, 02:02:01 PM
Under the Dome is ok,nothing special just ok. It's easy watching,i'm about 12 episodes in.

It will do as a filler till Homeland Season 3 starts.Really looking forward to that,hopefully it will be as good as season 2 which was a cracker.

Still enjoying Graceland which I think is great and just started season 3 of Hell on Wheels which is excellent.
I have Continuum Season 2 to watch as well.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: BennyHarp on September 10, 2013, 02:22:49 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on September 09, 2013, 09:18:24 PM
Latest episode of Breaking Bad...absolute b**tards...what a way to finish an episode! Sake

Breaking Bad has been superb since it came back in season 5. I was preparing myself to be let down a bit as I didnt think it could be sustained but the latest episode that I watched last night was just great TV.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ballinaman on September 10, 2013, 02:35:06 PM
Quote from: BennyHarp on September 10, 2013, 02:22:49 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on September 09, 2013, 09:18:24 PM
Latest episode of Breaking Bad...absolute b**tards...what a way to finish an episode! Sake

Breaking Bad has been superb since it came back in season 5. I was preparing myself to be let down a bit as I didnt think it could be sustained but the latest episode that I watched last night was just great TV.
Unreal stuff...only 3 episodes left, it'll be a sad day when it's over!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Bingo on September 10, 2013, 02:55:43 PM
Looking forward to Homeland and The Walking Dead coming back.

Don't think I could face into Under the Dome. Watched several of these in recent times and they become dull very quickly despite the interesting concept and lively start - Flash Foward, Revenge, Revolution.

Confession - I've never watched Breaking Bad. Keep meaning to but at this stage I'll wait for the complete box set and work through it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ballinaman on September 10, 2013, 03:23:29 PM
Quote from: Bingo on September 10, 2013, 02:55:43 PM
Confession - I've never watched Breaking Bad. Keep meaning to but at this stage I'll wait for the complete box set and work through it.
Get on it!
http://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/tv-show-breaking-bad-breaks-guinness-record-for-critical-acclaim-1.1521441
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on September 10, 2013, 03:24:22 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on September 10, 2013, 03:23:29 PM
Quote from: Bingo on September 10, 2013, 02:55:43 PM
Confession - I've never watched Breaking Bad. Keep meaning to but at this stage I'll wait for the complete box set and work through it.
Get on it!
http://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/tv-show-breaking-bad-breaks-guinness-record-for-critical-acclaim-1.1521441

Never heard of it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ballinaman on September 10, 2013, 03:25:59 PM
Quote from: laoislad on September 10, 2013, 03:24:22 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on September 10, 2013, 03:23:29 PM
Quote from: Bingo on September 10, 2013, 02:55:43 PM
Confession - I've never watched Breaking Bad. Keep meaning to but at this stage I'll wait for the complete box set and work through it.
Get on it!
http://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/tv-show-breaking-bad-breaks-guinness-record-for-critical-acclaim-1.1521441

Never heard of it.
It's like a mixture of Flash Forward and Lost....tis grand like.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on September 10, 2013, 03:52:33 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on September 10, 2013, 01:52:44 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on September 10, 2013, 10:26:44 AM
Been scouring Sky On Demand for the Game Of Thrones box set the past few months to no avail, was nearly going to buy them when low and behold I was flicking about on Sunday night and saw an episode about to start on Sky Atlantic and it was S1E1, happy days.  Series link on.  Hopefully its as good as its made out to be.  When is Boardwalk Empire back on in the UK?
Same as that nrico. The missus has been crying about it this past while too and also stumbled upon it on Sky Atlantic. I'm not good at waiting a week for new episodes so will prob download it at some stage.

There is 2 on every Sunday which is grand at the minute considering the number of other shows I am watching.  That woman of yours will soon be looking the GOT off the TV if the dirt in it is as bad as I have heard.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ballinaman on September 10, 2013, 11:10:58 PM
Second Captains live is off to a great start...hope it gets a series.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gerrykeegan on September 10, 2013, 11:18:33 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on September 10, 2013, 11:10:58 PM
Second Captains live is off to a great start...hope it gets a series.

It has been good. O'Gara was funny. Can you hear the whispering?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tubberman on September 10, 2013, 11:19:55 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on September 10, 2013, 11:10:58 PM
Second Captains live is off to a great start...hope it gets a series.

A bit rough around the edges but a good watch alright. Missed the start cos I was watching latest episode of breaking bad.
Needed some relaxing viewing after that!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ballinaman on September 10, 2013, 11:21:43 PM
Quote from: gerrykeegan on September 10, 2013, 11:18:33 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on September 10, 2013, 11:10:58 PM
Second Captains live is off to a great start...hope it gets a series.

It has been good. O'Gara was funny. Can you hear the whispering?
Yep, bit rough as Tubberman said. I was at the pilot of it, sound lads. Hopefully it'll do well, definitely and appetite for this kind of show I think!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tubberman on September 10, 2013, 11:24:33 PM
Oh ffs it's cake, I hope syferus has the tissues handy
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: muppet on September 11, 2013, 02:20:06 PM
Quote from: Tubberman on September 10, 2013, 11:24:33 PM
Oh ffs it's cake, I hope syferus has the tissues handy

Heisenburg is Cake?

That explains a lot.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Syferus on September 11, 2013, 10:59:23 PM
Great episode of Breaking Bad this week. The die was cast for HS when he thought he had finally won. Only one end for him now.

Absolutely nerve-jangling envitability to the last act. And all where Walter and Jesse had their first cook. Beauty.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on September 12, 2013, 09:19:43 AM
Quote from: Canalman on September 10, 2013, 10:09:40 AM
2 episodes into Top of the Lake. Can't for the life of me see what the broohahah was all about. Finger was poised over the delete button on the remote control last night. Worth continuing???

Watched it all - it's ok, nothing special, mildly diverting. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on September 12, 2013, 01:17:20 PM
Breaking Bad spin-off "Better Call Saul" announced.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-24060923 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-24060923)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Hardy on September 12, 2013, 03:27:26 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on September 12, 2013, 01:17:20 PM
Breaking Bad spin-off "Better Call Saul" announced.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-24060923 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-24060923)

That has the potential to be hilarious. Yer man plays him brilliantly - every little look and mannerism is perfect.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Syferus on September 12, 2013, 03:40:08 PM
Quote from: Hardy on September 12, 2013, 03:27:26 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on September 12, 2013, 01:17:20 PM
Breaking Bad spin-off "Better Call Saul" announced.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-24060923 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-24060923)

That has the potential to be hilarious. Yer man plays him brilliantly - every little look and mannerism is perfect.

Bob Odenkirk is a comedian so I have to imagine a Saul-centric show will be much more comedy focused. Huell is also a comedian as is Kubie's actor so those two seem sure to appear in the spin-off.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Canalman on September 12, 2013, 04:06:13 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on September 12, 2013, 09:19:43 AM
Quote from: Canalman on September 10, 2013, 10:09:40 AM
2 episodes into Top of the Lake. Can't for the life of me see what the broohahah was all about. Finger was poised over the delete button on the remote control last night. Worth continuing???

Watched it all - it's ok, nothing special, mildly diverting.


Thanks BB and No Soloing.
Watched 20 mins of E3 and gave up and deleted the whole series. Couldn't  really care less as to what would happen.

Also for those that are interested Breaking Bad S5 available to borrow from public libraries here south of the Rio Grande.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: muppet on September 12, 2013, 09:10:35 PM
Quote from: Hardy on September 12, 2013, 03:27:26 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on September 12, 2013, 01:17:20 PM
Breaking Bad spin-off "Better Call Saul" announced.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-24060923 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-24060923)

That has the potential to be hilarious. Yer man plays him brilliantly - every little look and mannerism is perfect.

I really liked the character when he first appeared. Things have gotten a bit serious for him lately so the comedy has gone out of it, but I agree it has potential.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on September 12, 2013, 09:16:08 PM
Peaky Blinders looks decent after first 15 mins.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggy90 on September 12, 2013, 09:59:18 PM
Not too bad alright, Murphy's brummie accent isn't the worse I've heard but far from perfect, Helen McCrory seems to have got it dead on. Promising start. Good soundtrack too.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: charlieTully on September 13, 2013, 12:00:53 AM
Quote from: ziggy90 on September 12, 2013, 09:59:18 PM
Not too bad alright, Murphy's brummie accent isn't the worse I've heard but far from perfect, Helen McCrory seems to have got it dead on. Promising start. Good soundtrack too.

Nick cave song to start certainly grabs the attention, good first episode. Sam Neil's accent was a bit dodgy too.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ONeill on September 16, 2013, 11:14:48 PM
That most recent episode of Breaking Bad flew by. Powerful stuff.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ballinaman on September 16, 2013, 11:42:46 PM
Quote from: ONeill on September 16, 2013, 11:14:48 PM
That most recent episode of Breaking Bad flew by. Powerful stuff.
Major nose dive into darkness.unreal stuff
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: muppet on September 16, 2013, 11:43:29 PM
Quote from: ONeill on September 16, 2013, 11:14:48 PM
That most recent episode of Breaking Bad flew by. Powerful stuff.

Fantastic episode, as usual.

Think where it started and where it ended. HTF did we get from the former to the latter?  And it still dramatically changed course right at the end. But naturally we have no idea what the new f*king course will be.

Only two episodes left. The misses is so traumatised she wants to stop watching and pretend it ended after season 4.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ONeill on September 17, 2013, 12:03:25 AM
Try not to spoil here - but was that phonecall between Walt and the missus manufactured by him to absolve her from all blame, knowing it was probably tapped?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: muppet on September 17, 2013, 12:04:19 AM
Quote from: ONeill on September 17, 2013, 12:03:25 AM
Try not to spoil here - but was that phonecall between Walt and the missus manufactured by him to absolve her from all blame, knowing it was probably tapped?

Definitely, the slow realisation on her face as the call went on.........
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on September 17, 2013, 01:26:14 PM
Quote from: ONeill on September 17, 2013, 12:03:25 AM
Try not to spoil here - but was that phonecall between Walt and the missus manufactured by him to absolve her from all blame, knowing it was probably tapped?
Yes. 100%.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Hardy on September 17, 2013, 09:24:04 PM
Quote from: muppet on September 17, 2013, 12:04:19 AM
Quote from: ONeill on September 17, 2013, 12:03:25 AM
Try not to spoil here - but was that phonecall between Walt and the missus manufactured by him to absolve her from all blame, knowing it was probably tapped?

Definitely, the slow realisation on her face as the call went on.........

Just watched it there before I opened this thread. Of course I was too dumb to realise what was going on, but that's it for sure, now that you point it out. Powerful, disturbing, brilliant stuff in this episode.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Minder on September 17, 2013, 09:59:09 PM
Quote from: Hardy on September 17, 2013, 09:24:04 PM
Quote from: muppet on September 17, 2013, 12:04:19 AM
Quote from: ONeill on September 17, 2013, 12:03:25 AM
Try not to spoil here - but was that phonecall between Walt and the missus manufactured by him to absolve her from all blame, knowing it was probably tapped?

Definitely, the slow realisation on her face as the call went on.........

Just watched it there before I opened this thread. Of course I was too dumb to realise what was going on, but that's it for sure, now that you point it out. Powerful, disturbing, brilliant stuff in this episode.

Just watched it there too, things have unravelled at a rate of knots, as they were always going to.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: DownFanatic on September 17, 2013, 11:37:24 PM
Could Breaking Bad be regarded as the best TV series ever made?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on September 17, 2013, 11:49:50 PM
Quote from: DownFanatic on September 17, 2013, 11:37:24 PM
Could Breaking Bad be regarded as the best TV series ever made?
It could easily be but with no real measure other than popular opinion. As Dalton says "opinions vary".
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: All of a Sludden on September 17, 2013, 11:54:32 PM
Quote from: DownFanatic on September 17, 2013, 11:37:24 PM
Could Breaking Bad be regarded as the best TV series ever made?

Only by people who haven't watched The Wire.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: el_cuervo_fc on September 18, 2013, 08:00:25 AM
Started watching Arrested Development last week. It's a good show with plenty of laughs.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on September 18, 2013, 08:06:50 AM
Quote from: Minder on September 17, 2013, 09:59:09 PM
Quote from: Hardy on September 17, 2013, 09:24:04 PM
Quote from: muppet on September 17, 2013, 12:04:19 AM
Quote from: ONeill on September 17, 2013, 12:03:25 AM
Try not to spoil here - but was that phonecall between Walt and the missus manufactured by him to absolve her from all blame, knowing it was probably tapped?

Definitely, the slow realisation on her face as the call went on.........

Just watched it there before I opened this thread. Of course I was too dumb to realise what was going on, but that's it for sure, now that you point it out. Powerful, disturbing, brilliant stuff in this episode.

Just watched it there too, things have unravelled at a rate of knots, as they were always going to.
That was some episode
I think that scene on the phone to Skylar is one of the best yet
2 episodes to go, and god knows how it will finish
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on September 18, 2013, 08:24:05 AM
There is always calls for this show and that being the best ever when they are reaching the end.  I have watched a lot of shows but I would have to say the best I have ever watched is 24.  Nearly every episode produced a twist leaving you wanting to watch another and another.  I actually had a doll return them after season 4 telling me she didn't want season 5 as it was taking over her and her husbands lives, coming home from work, closing the blinds and watching episodes to 2 or 3 in the morning. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ludermor on September 18, 2013, 09:23:16 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on September 18, 2013, 08:24:05 AM
There is always calls for this show and that being the best ever when they are reaching the end.  I have watched a lot of shows but I would have to say the best I have ever watched is 24.  Nearly every episode produced a twist leaving you wanting to watch another and another.  I actually had a doll return them after season 4 telling me she didn't want season 5 as it was taking over her and her husbands lives, coming home from work, closing the blinds and watching episodes to 2 or 3 in the morning.
If they started watching at 7 in the evening they would have a whole series watched in 3-4 days, it cant have taken up that much of their of their lives.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: muppet on September 18, 2013, 02:53:02 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on September 18, 2013, 08:24:05 AM
There is always calls for this show and that being the best ever when they are reaching the end.  I have watched a lot of shows but I would have to say the best I have ever watched is 24.  Nearly every episode produced a twist leaving you wanting to watch another and another.  I actually had a doll return them after season 4 telling me she didn't want season 5 as it was taking over her and her husbands lives, coming home from work, closing the blinds and watching episodes to 2 or 3 in the morning.

I know I shouldn't......but.......Why?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on September 18, 2013, 03:18:30 PM
Quote from: ludermor on September 18, 2013, 09:23:16 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on September 18, 2013, 08:24:05 AM
There is always calls for this show and that being the best ever when they are reaching the end.  I have watched a lot of shows but I would have to say the best I have ever watched is 24.  Nearly every episode produced a twist leaving you wanting to watch another and another.  I actually had a doll return them after season 4 telling me she didn't want season 5 as it was taking over her and her husbands lives, coming home from work, closing the blinds and watching episodes to 2 or 3 in the morning.
If they started watching at 7 in the evening they would have a whole series watched in 3-4 days, it cant have taken up that much of their of their lives.

I'm sure after 2 or 3 weeks of this you would feel like its a bit much.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: J OGorman on September 18, 2013, 04:10:44 PM
The Wire and BB are quare shows, I'd also have Deadwood and Boardwalk up along side them as the best I've watched. Still praying for a Deadwood return.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on September 18, 2013, 04:14:48 PM
Quote from: J OGorman on September 18, 2013, 04:10:44 PM
The Wire and BB are quare shows, I'd also have Deadwood and Boardwalk up along side them as the best I've watched. Still praying for a Deadwood return.

Unfortunately never going to happen. Agreed though, it's as good as any of the other HBO ones. Absolutely loved it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ONeill on September 18, 2013, 04:34:41 PM
Quote from: el_cuervo_fc on September 18, 2013, 08:00:25 AM
Started watching Arrested Development last week. It's a good show with plenty of laughs.

Yep - good laugh. The first 3 seasons were clinkers - the final one (7 years later) wasn't great.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Syferus on September 18, 2013, 11:23:11 PM
Quote from: All of a Sludden on September 17, 2013, 11:54:32 PM
Quote from: DownFanatic on September 17, 2013, 11:37:24 PM
Could Breaking Bad be regarded as the best TV series ever made?

Only by people who haven't watched The Wire.

It's easily surpassed the Wire by this point. One of the all-time great final seasons is the capstone on that argument.

Walt is going to go on a suicide mission to rescue his other son now. That first scene with Walt and Jesse on their first cook and then slowly fading out was film-making of the highest order.

So much happened, the inevitable conclusion to the last episode, Walt Jr. finally finding out (which I think deserved more time), Marie and the Whites finding out what happened to HS, the knife fight, the kidnap, Jesse being forced to cook. Head is spinning trying to process that episode.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on September 18, 2013, 11:24:58 PM
Quote from: Syferus on September 18, 2013, 11:23:11 PM
Quote from: All of a Sludden on September 17, 2013, 11:54:32 PM
Quote from: DownFanatic on September 17, 2013, 11:37:24 PM
Could Breaking Bad be regarded as the best TV series ever made?

Only by people who haven't watched The Wire.

It's easily surpassed the Wire by this point. One of the all-time great final seasons is the capstone on that argument.

Walt is going to go on a suicide mission to rescue his other son now. That first scene with Walt and Jesse on their first cook and then slowly fading out was film-making of the highest order.

So much happened, the inevitable conclusion to the last episode, Walt Jr. finally finding out (which I think deserved more time), Marie and the Whites finding out what happened to HS, the knife fight, the kidnap, Jesse being forced to cook. Head is spinning trying to process that episode.
You have saved anyone having to watch it. Good man  ???
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Syferus on September 18, 2013, 11:59:49 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on September 18, 2013, 11:24:58 PM
Quote from: Syferus on September 18, 2013, 11:23:11 PM
Quote from: All of a Sludden on September 17, 2013, 11:54:32 PM
Quote from: DownFanatic on September 17, 2013, 11:37:24 PM
Could Breaking Bad be regarded as the best TV series ever made?

Only by people who haven't watched The Wire.

It's easily surpassed the Wire by this point. One of the all-time great final seasons is the capstone on that argument.

Walt is going to go on a suicide mission to rescue his other son now. That first scene with Walt and Jesse on their first cook and then slowly fading out was film-making of the highest order.

So much happened, the inevitable conclusion to the last episode, Walt Jr. finally finding out (which I think deserved more time), Marie and the Whites finding out what happened to HS, the knife fight, the kidnap, Jesse being forced to cook. Head is spinning trying to process that episode.
You have saved anyone having to watch it. Good man  ???

IF you don't watch the show and read the above you don't know what it means, if you do watch the show but came here and read a post (certainly not without plenty of prompting) then more's the fool you. I got caught out on spoilers here before so I'm careful when I talk about them.

I was certainly careful enough in my placement that it's all on the reader if they've just spoiled themselves.

Simple Machines must be the only modern forum template without spoiler tags.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jonah on September 19, 2013, 10:26:15 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on September 18, 2013, 11:24:58 PM
Quote from: Syferus on September 18, 2013, 11:23:11 PM
Quote from: All of a Sludden on September 17, 2013, 11:54:32 PM
Quote from: DownFanatic on September 17, 2013, 11:37:24 PM
Could Breaking Bad be regarded as the best TV series ever made?

Only by people who haven't watched The Wire.

It's easily surpassed the Wire by this point. One of the all-time great final seasons is the capstone on that argument.

Walt is going to go on a suicide mission to rescue his other son now. That first scene with Walt and Jesse on their first cook and then slowly fading out was film-making of the highest order.

So much happened, the inevitable conclusion to the last episode, Walt Jr. finally finding out (which I think deserved more time), Marie and the Whites finding out what happened to HS, the knife fight, the kidnap, Jesse being forced to cook. Head is spinning trying to process that episode.
You have saved anyone having to watch it. Good man  ???

+1
Always someone who has to spoil it for everyone else.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ONeill on September 19, 2013, 11:20:29 AM
******sorta spoiler********


What do people think will happen?

We saw a good few epsiodes ago a flash-forward to something we haven't seen yet - Walt returns to the house (now derelict) to retrieve the poison yoke.

Will he die of cancer before a shoot-out....maybe with Jessie?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on September 19, 2013, 11:40:54 AM
i think that flash back will be the starting point for the final episode
i think both jesse & walt will end up dead
im not sure who he wanted the ricin for  :-\
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Syferus on September 19, 2013, 11:57:37 AM
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on September 19, 2013, 11:40:54 AM
i think that flash back will be the starting point for the final episode
i think both jesse & walt will end up dead
im not sure who he wanted the ricin for  :-\

I think Walt will die saving Jesse and Jesse will be left with a second chance.

Jesse has been the conscience of the show so he won't meet the same fate as Walt who seems to be damned at this point.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Hardy on September 19, 2013, 12:17:15 PM
SPOILERS AHEAD *** SPOILERS AHEAD *** SPOILERS AHEAD *** SPOILERS AHEAD *** SPOILERS AHEAD *** SPOILERS AHEAD

Though I suppose we can forget about spoilers at this stage, chunks of the plot having been revealed, especially to anyone who's a season or two behind.

I don't see Walt going to save Jesse after his last words with him. I don't understand that bit myself. Why did he feel the need to reveal that to Jesse and why the vehemence? He was only reluctantly going ahead with the plan for Jesse until then - just couldn't avoid it, from his point of view and also feeling he had no choice as he was acting under virtual direction from the Mrs. for the sake of the family.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on September 19, 2013, 01:34:38 PM
Contains spoilers
from the telegraph

Ozymandias. This will go down as the episode in which Hank was killed, Jesse was tortured and Walt Jr learnt the truth about his father. But it's key to the greatness of Breaking Bad that we didn't see any of these events, only their aftermath. We heard the shot that ended Hank's (Dean Norris) life, and saw instead Walt (Bryan Cranston), who had offered every last cent of his precious drug money to try to bargain for his brother-in-law's life, in an agony of pain so profound that it led to his cruellest act in five seasons, bar one, in telling Jesse (Aaron Paul) that the girl he loved could have lived. That he, Walter White, had watched her die and done nothing. ("I could have saved her but I didn't.") It was surpassed in cruelty only by that earlier act itself. We saw the tortured Jesse, in terror of the young man, Todd (Jesse Plemons), who had beaten his secrets from him. And we saw Walt Jr's world smashed in ever more violent ways ("Uncle Hank is dead?") without it once destroying the moral code that his parents had given him... you know the one, the one that made his father his hero: "He's a great father, a great teacher. He knows like everything there is to know about chemistry. He's patient with you, he's always there for you. He's just decent. And he always does the right thing and that's how he teaches me to be."
Faced with a moment of crisis, a fight between his mother and father that involved a large kitchen knife (from the knife block that made two appearances in the episode, beginning with the opening flashback, in which Walt framed an early lie to his wife), Walt Jr didn't hesitate. He phoned the police, he informed on his father, he told the truth. And the truth was that all Walt's notion of "family", the lie that had lit his path into darkness, was just that - a lie.
Walt had been trying to morph back into his former self for some time now. It was evident in his choice of language - faced with Skyler's (Anna Gunn) suggestion in a previous episode that they would have to "deal" with the Jesse Pinkman problem, he had said, "We all need to take a deep breath and calm down." Here, with Hank dead and having given up Jesse to whatever Todd had in store for him, he returned to the family home and tried to pack suitcases for all. When Skyler and Walt Jr returned home, he told them, "The priority right now is to pack."
Watching the family man persona shatter under Skyler's repeated, "Where's Hank?" was as dramatically satisfying a moment as any in this outstanding episode.
But there were many. Marie's visit to Skyler at the carwash, Walt's fury at being thwarted leading him to snatch baby Holly, Skyler's desperation as she ran out into the road, Walt's blood from a knife wound still on her clothes, Walt's phone call at the end to try to spin one last lie that would separate Skyler from blame, with the police listening in, framed as an attack on her. There were brilliant performances everywhere you looked.
But there was also an apparent flaw in the episode's beautiful internal logic, which played out from the moment Hank offered Walt his one note of thanks for trying to save him. As white supremacist gang boss Jack (Michael Bowen) held a gun to his head and Walt pleaded for his life, Hank's line contained a recrimination much wider reaching than the one in the words themselves. "You're the smartest man I know," Hank said, "but you're too stupid to realise that he made up his mind 10 minutes ago."
But surely Jack would have killed Walt, too. He had, after all, killed his brother-in-law and taken his money. And Jack knows what Walt is capable of, so why leave him alive? If his nephew Todd's moral code could be encapsulated in the moment that he shot young Drew Sharp, unhesitatingly, in the episode Dead Freight then surely he must have learned well from his uncle. Unless, of course, Todd's view of Jack is as far from the truth as Walter Jr's was of Walt. Maybe it was a charitable gesture. Or perhaps he looked at the man he'd seen crying on the floor and saw only that other Walt: the decent man, the teacher who knows everything there is to know about chemistry. Anyhow, it was very decent of Jack to leave him, however reduced, in the game.
Either way, I couldn't help thinking that Gus Fring, with his genius for organisation, would never have let things come to such a pass as Walt now faced. But then as Mike Ehrmentraut always said, "Just because you shot Jesse James doesn't make you Jesse James."
The episode title, Ozymandias, was beautifully engineered to hint at the total ruin of Walt's world and the end of all his power. But this shattering episode could equally as well have been named for a line in the song that played as Walt rolled his one remaining barrel of money through the desert. "Say goodbye to everyone."
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: supersarsfields on September 19, 2013, 01:54:53 PM
You do realise that putting Spoiler alert on a post is like that big red button that says "do not press".

You know you shouldn't but.....
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on September 19, 2013, 02:00:26 PM
Quote from: supersarsfields on September 19, 2013, 01:54:53 PM
You do realise that putting Spoiler alert on a post is like that big red button that says "do not press".

You know you shouldn't but.....
my conscience is clear  ;)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Syferus on September 19, 2013, 04:19:35 PM
Quote from: Hardy on September 19, 2013, 12:17:15 PM
SPOILERS AHEAD *** SPOILERS AHEAD *** SPOILERS AHEAD *** SPOILERS AHEAD *** SPOILERS AHEAD *** SPOILERS AHEAD

Though I suppose we can forget about spoilers at this stage, chunks of the plot having been revealed, especially to anyone who's a season or two behind.

I don't see Walt going to save Jesse after his last words with him. I don't understand that bit myself. Why did he feel the need to reveal that to Jesse and why the vehemence? He was only reluctantly going ahead with the plan for Jesse until then - just couldn't avoid it, from his point of view and also feeling he had no choice as he was acting under virtual direction from the Mrs. for the sake of the family.

Walt has lost everything now, his family now and that changes the din antics. This only place you'd need the machine gun Walt bought in the S05E01 flash-forward is attacking the Neo-Nazi gang's compound. That happens months after the epidote we just saw (Walt had just turned 52) so there's plenty of time for him to realise what he's done to Jesse over the years and find out that they're holding him as a meth cook slave.

There won't be any huge new characters or factions introduced in the final two episodes as Walt hiring the cleaner and returning Holly to Skyler kills the man-hunt angle as little more than a side-show and there really isn't any time for that. For me some conflict between Walt and the Nazis is pretty much inevitable but the finer details are sketchy right now.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ONeill on September 19, 2013, 09:40:24 PM
Quote from: Hardy on September 19, 2013, 12:17:15 PM
SPOILERS AHEAD *** SPOILERS AHEAD *** SPOILERS AHEAD *** SPOILERS AHEAD *** SPOILERS AHEAD *** SPOILERS AHEAD

Though I suppose we can forget about spoilers at this stage, chunks of the plot having been revealed, especially to anyone who's a season or two behind.

I don't see Walt going to save Jesse after his last words with him. I don't understand that bit myself. Why did he feel the need to reveal that to Jesse and why the vehemence? He was only reluctantly going ahead with the plan for Jesse until then - just couldn't avoid it, from his point of view and also feeling he had no choice as he was acting under virtual direction from the Mrs. for the sake of the family.

I'd thought about this a few times since. Just like the call to the missus, he didn't become a bad b**tard all of a sudden. Was it because Jesse was being resistant at the time and liable to be shot? After Walt revealed that he watched the girl die, Jesse was emotionally beaten and perhaps less likely to be aggressive to his captives?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on September 19, 2013, 09:52:27 PM
It feels like a classical tragedy so I expect (as someone said above) for Walt to reach some form of catharsis by performing one last act of kindness i.e. saving Jesse, before inevitable death.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on September 19, 2013, 09:56:33 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on September 19, 2013, 09:52:27 PM
It feels like a classical tragedy so I expect (as someone said above) for Walt to reach some form of catharsis by performing one last act of kindness i.e. saving Jesse, before inevitable death.

the final two episode are extended, 75 mins each instead of the usual 60
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Hardy on September 19, 2013, 10:08:01 PM
Quote from: ONeill on September 19, 2013, 09:40:24 PM
Quote from: Hardy on September 19, 2013, 12:17:15 PM
SPOILERS AHEAD *** SPOILERS AHEAD *** SPOILERS AHEAD *** SPOILERS AHEAD *** SPOILERS AHEAD *** SPOILERS AHEAD

Though I suppose we can forget about spoilers at this stage, chunks of the plot having been revealed, especially to anyone who's a season or two behind.

I don't see Walt going to save Jesse after his last words with him. I don't understand that bit myself. Why did he feel the need to reveal that to Jesse and why the vehemence? He was only reluctantly going ahead with the plan for Jesse until then - just couldn't avoid it, from his point of view and also feeling he had no choice as he was acting under virtual direction from the Mrs. for the sake of the family.

I'd thought about this a few times since. Just like the call to the missus, he didn't become a bad b**tard all of a sudden. Was it because Jesse was being resistant at the time and liable to be shot? After Walt revealed that he watched the girl die, Jesse was emotionally beaten and perhaps less likely to be aggressive to his captives?

I was thinking along somewhat similar lines - maybe he's doing Jesse a kindness by taking away his fear of death or anything else that's coming. Such an awful revelation could make you feel you have nothing to live for, to the extent that you'd welcome death. Another possibility, that would be true to the show's style and the general rule that there's never a single loose end, is that is has a significance which will become clear later.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Syferus on September 19, 2013, 10:44:30 PM
Quote from: Hardy on September 19, 2013, 10:08:01 PM
Quote from: ONeill on September 19, 2013, 09:40:24 PM
Quote from: Hardy on September 19, 2013, 12:17:15 PM
SPOILERS AHEAD *** SPOILERS AHEAD *** SPOILERS AHEAD *** SPOILERS AHEAD *** SPOILERS AHEAD *** SPOILERS AHEAD

Though I suppose we can forget about spoilers at this stage, chunks of the plot having been revealed, especially to anyone who's a season or two behind.

I don't see Walt going to save Jesse after his last words with him. I don't understand that bit myself. Why did he feel the need to reveal that to Jesse and why the vehemence? He was only reluctantly going ahead with the plan for Jesse until then - just couldn't avoid it, from his point of view and also feeling he had no choice as he was acting under virtual direction from the Mrs. for the sake of the family.

I'd thought about this a few times since. Just like the call to the missus, he didn't become a bad b**tard all of a sudden. Was it because Jesse was being resistant at the time and liable to be shot? After Walt revealed that he watched the girl die, Jesse was emotionally beaten and perhaps less likely to be aggressive to his captives?

I was thinking along somewhat similar lines - maybe he's doing Jesse a kindness by taking away his fear of death or anything else that's coming. Such an awful revelation could make you feel you have nothing to live for, to the extent that you'd welcome death. Another possibility, that would be true to the show's style and the general rule that there's never a single loose end, is that is has a significance which will become clear later.

Seemed pretty clear to me he did that just to stick the knife in as he was transferring the blame for all that had just happened, losing his fortune, Hank dying to Jesse. I think the game has changed now that Walt. Jr. knows the truth and his marriage has finally reached the point of no return.

Walt's lost his legacy and his family and the best he can do now is right any remaining wrongs.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ONeill on September 19, 2013, 11:05:00 PM
He still has 11m.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: muppet on September 19, 2013, 11:56:46 PM
Spoiler - (although anyone who gets this far without being spoiled is either blind or Mike Sheehy).

WW has always been a Jekyl and Hyde character, caught between the decent Walter White and the Drug Baron Heisenberg.

The phone call  was fantastic TV because he sounded to the cops like Heisenberg, but to Skylar it was Walt. Jesse's future depends on which of his personas comes to the fore in the next show.

Todd's reason for keeping Jesse alive became obvious but why keep Walt alive as well? They had all the money they could dream of. Hank was off the case. Keeping Walt alive was a mistake Gus wouldn't have made and I reckon one Heisenberg wouldn't make.

Thus I there will be a re-union of Todd's uncle and Heisenberg, despite the handshake. This should bring in Jesse and Todd as well. I am also wondering where Lydia, the girl in the heels, comes back into it.

There maybe something from left field such as Hank's wife Marie cutting loose with a weapon or something.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Syferus on September 20, 2013, 05:52:02 AM
Quote from: ONeill on September 19, 2013, 11:05:00 PM
He still has 11m.

That money is just pity money from the Nazis, he had no hand in getting it from them and everything up to this point tells us he he was proud of his legacy to the level that it boardered on tyranny.

He kills two birds with one stone by wasting the Nazis.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on September 20, 2013, 02:35:59 PM
Quote from: Under Lights on September 20, 2013, 01:13:42 PM
Quote from: hardstation on September 20, 2013, 11:59:24 AM
I've never seen this show but from what I had heard of it....

A chemistry teacher gets cancer and starts knocking out meth to support his family.

How the fcuk did it get to the Nazis? I'll need to watch this.

LOL my exact thoughts. That's all I knew about the show too.

Anyone watch Homeland. Returns at the end of this month. The first episode of this series has been spoiled online though. You can basically read exactly what happens on wikipedia. Which I did  :-\

Or you could just watch it... like I did! It's shaping up quite well!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on September 20, 2013, 10:42:27 PM
If folks can get away from Breaking Bad obsession, there's a good 'made for tv' 2 part series, starting on TG4 tonight 11.45pm.
Vincent Cassel (at his best) in Mesrine public enemy nr 1
Real drama about real crime ;D


Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Asal Mor on September 23, 2013, 03:24:40 PM
Just watched episode 15 of BB. Not sure anyone will agree but IMO the best yet.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: qubdub on September 23, 2013, 05:10:55 PM
Quote from: Asal Mor on September 23, 2013, 03:24:40 PM
Just watched episode 15 of BB. Not sure anyone will agree but IMO the best yet.
Dying to see the next one now! Well set up for a grand finale.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: AFS on September 23, 2013, 09:26:50 PM
Quote from: Asal Mor on September 23, 2013, 03:24:40 PM
Just watched episode 15 of BB. Not sure anyone will agree but IMO the best yet.

Meh. Thought it was a lot less craic than most of the recent episodes. A tee up for next week's big one.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: muppet on September 23, 2013, 10:13:51 PM
************* Spoilers Coming *********

In last nights episode the TV in the bar made reference to a (fictional obviously) New York Times column by Andrew Ross Sorkin (author of the excellent Too Big to Fail).

Today, Sorkin actually wrote the article. See it here:

http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2013/09/23/breaking-bad-the-gray-matter-of-charity/?smid=tw-share&_r=0 (http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2013/09/23/breaking-bad-the-gray-matter-of-charity/?smid=tw-share&_r=0)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ONeill on September 23, 2013, 11:53:03 PM
I thought that was a very sad episode.

Still very hard to predict. Poor oul Jesse.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on September 24, 2013, 09:30:46 AM
Quote from: Main Street on September 20, 2013, 10:42:27 PM
If folks can get away from Breaking Bad obsession, there's a good 'made for tv' 2 part series, starting on TG4 tonight 11.45pm.
Vincent Cassel (at his best) in Mesrine public enemy nr 1
Real drama about real crime ;D

Great show I downloaded it a year ago but it's great stuff!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bcarrier on September 24, 2013, 04:41:38 PM
Spoiler  ::)

Final Episode loose ends

The Ricin
Machine Guns
Is Saul gone ?
Gray Matter

Probably too obvious to end with Jessie triggering a meth lab explosion taking out Todd/the Nazis ?????

a bit here http://insidetv.ew.com/2013/09/23/breaking-bad-granite-state-writer/



Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on September 24, 2013, 11:26:06 PM
Anybody watch "London Irish" on C4? What a complete ball of total steaming dung!!!

Probably hugely offensive to the Irish diaspora in London Town as well!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: reddgnhand on September 25, 2013, 12:35:34 AM
Quote from: screenexile on September 24, 2013, 11:26:06 PM
Anybody watch "London Irish" on C4? What a complete ball of total steaming dung!!!

Probably hugely offensive to the Irish diaspora in London Town as well!

Watched a bit of it tonight and couldn't agree more.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Syferus on September 25, 2013, 01:12:09 AM
Oh man. This is very literally the best final season I have ever seen. The cinematography and scoring is absolutely stunning. So many moments in Granite State alone. The bar scene with Elliott and Gretchen on the screen, it just drew you right back into Walt's world. Time for the swansong.

Maybe Walt just has the ricin as a fail-safe in case he's captured? It would almost be fitting that it's what kills him after bringing this world down on top of himself and his family. Walt can probably work out the Nazis are holding Jesse now that he knows the blue is back at such a high purity after all the trouble they were having raising it only a few months ago.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: johnneycool on September 25, 2013, 08:53:47 AM
Quote from: reddgnhand on September 25, 2013, 12:35:34 AM
Quote from: screenexile on September 24, 2013, 11:26:06 PM
Anybody watch "London Irish" on C4? What a complete ball of total steaming dung!!!

Probably hugely offensive to the Irish diaspora in London Town as well!

Watched a bit of it tonight and couldn't agree more.

It seemed to be a competition as to who could put out the most vulgar, offensive statement, very little comedy in it, over acting was awful.

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on September 25, 2013, 10:25:37 AM
Ray Donovan is nearing the end of season 1, very good show so far.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: OakleafCounty on September 25, 2013, 10:31:27 AM
Quote from: johnneycool on September 25, 2013, 08:53:47 AM
Quote from: reddgnhand on September 25, 2013, 12:35:34 AM
Quote from: screenexile on September 24, 2013, 11:26:06 PM
Anybody watch "London Irish" on C4? What a complete ball of total steaming dung!!!

Probably hugely offensive to the Irish diaspora in London Town as well!

Watched a bit of it tonight and couldn't agree more.


I liked it. Not great but it got funnier as it went on. I'll be watching it again and I really don't see why it would offend.
It seemed to be a competition as to who could put out the most vulgar, offensive statement, very little comedy in it, over acting was awful.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on September 25, 2013, 12:13:03 PM
Quote from: OakleafCounty on September 25, 2013, 10:31:27 AM
Quote from: johnneycool on September 25, 2013, 08:53:47 AM
Quote from: reddgnhand on September 25, 2013, 12:35:34 AM
Quote from: screenexile on September 24, 2013, 11:26:06 PM
Anybody watch "London Irish" on C4? What a complete ball of total steaming dung!!!

Probably hugely offensive to the Irish diaspora in London Town as well!

Watched a bit of it tonight and couldn't agree more.


I liked it. Not great but it got funnier as it went on. I'll be watching it again and I really don't see why it would offend.
It seemed to be a competition as to who could put out the most vulgar, offensive statement, very little comedy in it, over acting was awful.

It makes out Irish women as having a ridiculous level of swearing (unless the women in the show are Tyrone women in which case it's accurate) and makes them out to be complete slags. The lads are made out to be completely stupid drunks who are easily impressionable it's just lazy and I don't really understand how you pitch that to a group of people and it comes across as a valid TV show. The Hardy Bucks is actually much funnier than London Irish!

Having said that the E4 Sitcom "Phone Shop" is also dross and has managed to get a second series... I guess it's supposed to be new edgy comedy but if falls way short of that from what I can see.

The Thick of It should be the benchmark by which UK Comedy is judged and the current crop is nowhere near!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on September 25, 2013, 06:55:28 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on September 25, 2013, 10:25:37 AM
Ray Donovan is nearing the end of season 1, very good show so far.
Thankfully left it on series link and have been watching it steadily over the past week or so. Have to say I really like it, no fireworks but good characters. Is there a second series coming?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on September 25, 2013, 09:26:58 PM
Quote from: Syferus on September 25, 2013, 01:12:09 AM
Oh man. This is very literally the best final season I have ever seen. The cinematography and scoring is absolutely stunning. So many moments in Granite State alone. The bar scene with Elliott and Gretchen on the screen, it just drew you right back into Walt's world. Time for the swansong.

Maybe Walt just has the ricin as a fail-safe in case he's captured? It would almost be fitting that it's what kills him after bringing this world down on top of himself and his family. Walt can probably work out the Nazis are holding Jesse now that he knows the blue is back at such a high purity after all the trouble they were having raising it only a few months ago.

What does this mean?  ::)

Think I may put Breaking Bad above The Wire now.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Syferus on September 25, 2013, 10:08:50 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on September 25, 2013, 09:26:58 PM
Quote from: Syferus on September 25, 2013, 01:12:09 AM
Oh man. This is very literally the best final season I have ever seen. The cinematography and scoring is absolutely stunning. So many moments in Granite State alone. The bar scene with Elliott and Gretchen on the screen, it just drew you right back into Walt's world. Time for the swansong.

Maybe Walt just has the ricin as a fail-safe in case he's captured? It would almost be fitting that it's what kills him after bringing this world down on top of himself and his family. Walt can probably work out the Nazis are holding Jesse now that he knows the blue is back at such a high purity after all the trouble they were having raising it only a few months ago.

What does this mean?  ::)

Think I may put Breaking Bad above The Wire now.

You're rolling your eyes at you own ignorance, I assume. Very common film terms. Google is your friend.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: muppet on September 26, 2013, 12:56:53 PM
Quote from: Syferus on September 25, 2013, 10:08:50 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on September 25, 2013, 09:26:58 PM
Quote from: Syferus on September 25, 2013, 01:12:09 AM
Oh man. This is very literally the best final season I have ever seen. The cinematography and scoring is absolutely stunning. So many moments in Granite State alone. The bar scene with Elliott and Gretchen on the screen, it just drew you right back into Walt's world. Time for the swansong.

Maybe Walt just has the ricin as a fail-safe in case he's captured? It would almost be fitting that it's what kills him after bringing this world down on top of himself and his family. Walt can probably work out the Nazis are holding Jesse now that he knows the blue is back at such a high purity after all the trouble they were having raising it only a few months ago.

What does this mean?  ::)

Think I may put Breaking Bad above The Wire now.

You're rolling your eyes at you own ignorance, I assume. Very common film terms. Google is your friend.

I think Gargle is your friend.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on September 26, 2013, 01:00:58 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on September 25, 2013, 09:26:58 PM
Quote from: Syferus on September 25, 2013, 01:12:09 AM
Oh man. This is very literally the best final season I have ever seen. The cinematography and scoring is absolutely stunning. So many moments in Granite State alone. The bar scene with Elliott and Gretchen on the screen, it just drew you right back into Walt's world. Time for the swansong.

Maybe Walt just has the ricin as a fail-safe in case he's captured? It would almost be fitting that it's what kills him after bringing this world down on top of himself and his family. Walt can probably work out the Nazis are holding Jesse now that he knows the blue is back at such a high purity after all the trouble they were having raising it only a few months ago.

What does this mean?  ::)

Think I may put Breaking Bad above The Wire now.

It means it looks good and sounds good ... Feckin posh Rossies what have they got to be posh about?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on September 26, 2013, 01:34:38 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on September 25, 2013, 06:55:28 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on September 25, 2013, 10:25:37 AM
Ray Donovan is nearing the end of season 1, very good show so far.
Thankfully left it on series link and have been watching it steadily over the past week or so. Have to say I really like it, no fireworks but good characters. Is there a second series coming?

Think there is a second season coming.  Been a slow enough season with no major fireworks and a lot of character building which would lend it to progressing to more major story lines in future seasons.  Boardwalk Empire was pretty similar in season 1, it was all about establishing the characters and their relationships. 

As for the Irish show on Channel 4, what is unrealistic about Irish women swearing a lot and being slags?  You must live in a different Ireland than me. 

Jim - you mustn't have watched 24 before, still numero uno.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on September 26, 2013, 02:15:18 PM
absolutely brilliant summary Of Breaking Bad for anyone who has watched up to the 5th series or for anyone who thinks they wont watch it, but wants to know what all the fuss is about.
incredible series when you see it all summarised like this

the evolution of walter white:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQ_gEa14Otk (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQ_gEa14Otk)

*******warning-contains spoilers up to start of series 5**********
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tyssam5 on September 26, 2013, 08:03:47 PM
Quote from: screenexile on September 26, 2013, 01:00:58 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on September 25, 2013, 09:26:58 PM
Quote from: Syferus on September 25, 2013, 01:12:09 AM
Oh man. This is very literally the best final season I have ever seen. The cinematography and scoring is absolutely stunning. So many moments in Granite State alone. The bar scene with Elliott and Gretchen on the screen, it just drew you right back into Walt's world. Time for the swansong.

Maybe Walt just has the ricin as a fail-safe in case he's captured? It would almost be fitting that it's what kills him after bringing this world down on top of himself and his family. Walt can probably work out the Nazis are holding Jesse now that he knows the blue is back at such a high purity after all the trouble they were having raising it only a few months ago.

What does this mean?  ::)

Think I may put Breaking Bad above The Wire now.

It means it looks good and sounds good ... Feckin posh Rossies what have they got to be posh about?

Always liked the scenes shot out in the desert. Dunno about this final season though, not the same with everything out in the open. Too much action for my liking, which sounds weird, but compare say with the end of Sopranos - no full scale blood-bath or huge trials etc.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on September 26, 2013, 08:36:45 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on September 26, 2013, 01:34:38 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on September 25, 2013, 06:55:28 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on September 25, 2013, 10:25:37 AM
Ray Donovan is nearing the end of season 1, very good show so far.
Thankfully left it on series link and have been watching it steadily over the past week or so. Have to say I really like it, no fireworks but good characters. Is there a second series coming?

Think there is a second season coming.  Been a slow enough season with no major fireworks and a lot of character building which would lend it to progressing to more major story lines in future seasons.  Boardwalk Empire was pretty similar in season 1, it was all about establishing the characters and their relationships. 

As for the Irish show on Channel 4, what is unrealistic about Irish women swearing a lot and being slags?  You must live in a different Ireland than me. 

Jim - you mustn't have watched 24 before, still numero uno.

Didn't like it Rico, stopped after 2 seasons. Just couldn't get into and that clock noise that comes on was doing my head in.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on September 29, 2013, 10:17:47 AM
Any cnut watching Breaking Bad in US can keep out of this thread with their spoilers.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ONeill on September 29, 2013, 11:16:57 AM
Any cnut watching Breaking Bad not in US can keep out of this thread.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: muppet on September 29, 2013, 11:18:08 AM
Quote from: ONeill on September 29, 2013, 11:16:57 AM
Any cnut watching Breaking Bad not in US can keep out of this thread.

Bounce bitches!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ballinaman on September 30, 2013, 02:05:36 PM
Breaking Bad....YES! Watched it at 7am before work this morning.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: muppet on September 30, 2013, 02:11:35 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on September 30, 2013, 02:05:36 PM
Breaking Bad....YES! Watched it at 7am before work this morning.

Just finished.

Brilliant!

That is all for now.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ONeill on September 30, 2013, 05:41:09 PM
Bloody aliens. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Hardy on September 30, 2013, 08:19:04 PM
Brilliant is right.

Minor question - not a spoiler, I think - why leave the watch at the filling station?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: The Worker on September 30, 2013, 08:49:22 PM
Quote from: Hardy on September 30, 2013, 08:19:04 PM
Brilliant is right.

Minor question - not a spoiler, I think - why leave the watch at the filling station?

It was a schwarz watch.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Orior on September 30, 2013, 09:31:54 PM
Miss World is on the E! Entertainment channel on cable (Channel 156 on Virgin Media)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Hardy on September 30, 2013, 09:32:19 PM
Quote from: The Worker on September 30, 2013, 08:49:22 PM
Quote from: Hardy on September 30, 2013, 08:19:04 PM
Brilliant is right.

Minor question - not a spoiler, I think - why leave the watch at the filling station?

It was a schwarz watch.

Didn't catch that. Still seems a bit of a strange thing to do.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Minder on September 30, 2013, 09:33:01 PM
Quote from: Hardy on September 30, 2013, 08:19:04 PM
Brilliant is right.

Minor question - not a spoiler, I think - why leave the watch at the filling station?

Glad it ended that way
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: The Worker on September 30, 2013, 09:40:46 PM
Can't believe Walt junior died
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ONeill on September 30, 2013, 09:47:23 PM
I didn't think it was a brilliant ending - a tying up of narratives I suppose. The best episode was the third last. It sorta freewheeled from there as that's all they had to do.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on September 30, 2013, 09:51:27 PM
Not the best finish ever but still a great show overall. When the hype dies down I still think Sopranos and the Wire were better although the wire's final season let it down a bit.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Friendlyfire on September 30, 2013, 10:04:14 PM
Wow! True North what a truly fantastic bit of television!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on September 30, 2013, 10:09:33 PM
What series of Breaking Bad is currently on TG4 late on a Tues nite? I've dived back in after missing a series or 2
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bcarrier on September 30, 2013, 10:10:42 PM
A little too neat ?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Minder on September 30, 2013, 10:12:58 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on September 30, 2013, 10:09:33 PM
What series of Breaking Bad is currently on TG4 late on a Tues nite? I've dived back in after missing a series or 2

I think that's season 4
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on September 30, 2013, 10:36:12 PM
Done and successfully avoided all spoilers.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Harold Disgracey on September 30, 2013, 10:46:04 PM
Quote from: Friendlyfire on September 30, 2013, 10:04:14 PM
Wow! True North what a truly fantastic bit of television!

Great show, Mickey McGuigan is some character.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: AFS on October 01, 2013, 12:01:43 AM
Quote from: ONeill on September 30, 2013, 09:47:23 PM
I didn't think it was a brilliant ending - a tying up of narratives I suppose. The best episode was the third last. It sorta freewheeled from there as that's all they had to do.

Agree with this. The ending was fine, but I was maybe a little disappointed that things were so well rounded up. I think I would've preferred something darker.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: muppet on October 01, 2013, 12:07:05 AM
Quote from: AFS on October 01, 2013, 12:01:43 AM
Quote from: ONeill on September 30, 2013, 09:47:23 PM
I didn't think it was a brilliant ending - a tying up of narratives I suppose. The best episode was the third last. It sorta freewheeled from there as that's all they had to do.

Agree with this. The ending was fine, but I was maybe a little disappointed that things were so well rounded up. I think I would've preferred something darker.

********Spoiler Alert*************

I am just grateful there wasn't a Hollywood happy ending * to really piss me off. That episode was class even if the best bits were early on. The way he sorted the money was class. The scene where the shooting began was class. The end with Jesse was a bit off but it was always going to be.

* Shawshank would have been a far better film without the happy ending.

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Orior on October 01, 2013, 01:40:32 AM
Quote from: muppet on October 01, 2013, 12:07:05 AM
Quote from: AFS on October 01, 2013, 12:01:43 AM
Quote from: ONeill on September 30, 2013, 09:47:23 PM
I didn't think it was a brilliant ending - a tying up of narratives I suppose. The best episode was the third last. It sorta freewheeled from there as that's all they had to do.

Agree with this. The ending was fine, but I was maybe a little disappointed that things were so well rounded up. I think I would've preferred something darker.

********Spoiler Alert*************

I am just grateful there wasn't a Hollywood happy ending * to really piss me off. That episode was class even if the best bits were early on. The way he sorted the money was class. The scene where the shooting began was class. The end with Jesse was a bit off but it was always going to be.

* Shawshank would have been a far better film without the happy ending.

Agreed. I would have preferred that Andy and Red didn't meet at the end - apparently they are still shacked up together.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Hardy on October 01, 2013, 12:25:12 PM
Quote from: muppet on October 01, 2013, 12:07:05 AM
Quote from: AFS on October 01, 2013, 12:01:43 AM
Quote from: ONeill on September 30, 2013, 09:47:23 PM
I didn't think it was a brilliant ending - a tying up of narratives I suppose. The best episode was the third last. It sorta freewheeled from there as that's all they had to do.

Agree with this. The ending was fine, but I was maybe a little disappointed that things were so well rounded up. I think I would've preferred something darker.

********Spoiler Alert*************

I am just grateful there wasn't a Hollywood happy ending * to really piss me off. That episode was class even if the best bits were early on. The way he sorted the money was class. The scene where the shooting began was class. The end with Jesse was a bit off but it was always going to be.

* Shawshank would have been a far better film without the happy ending.
*** SPOILERS AHEAD ***

I agree. (Shawshank is Hollywood - you have to have a happy ending for Hollywood or the film doesn't get made. Even Thelma and Louise were happy doing what they did at the end.)  I thought it was a perfect ending for BB and all very inventively done, even if the whole technology extravaganza was more than a bit far-fetched and a bit too McGyver. The money disposal was yet another brilliant, inventive idea of so many that BB has produced. While I sort of understand why people are complaining about the ending being too perfect/tidy, I think BB, in keeping with its scientific theme and the personality of the lead character, was always going to be precise, categorical, definitive with no grey areas.

And I loved the Marty Robbins stuff, even down to the shot in the side. Kind of expected something like that was coming from the episode title. Brilliant that a favourite song should be the theme for the finale of my best TV/cinematic experience ever.

Saw that stuff about the watch incident being cover for a continuity error. That's gas.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ONeill on October 01, 2013, 01:55:47 PM
Y'see I thought it was the grey areas that affected it.

Walt became all of a sudden stealth-like in the last episode - appearing inside the house of his previous business partners, appearing in his wife's kitchen, somehow finding the two lads to shine the lights, the risin in the cup, evading detection for a whole day in the town.....he almost became supernatural in the final episode whereas he was a bit of a successful bungler previously.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on October 01, 2013, 02:02:04 PM
Quote from: ONeill on October 01, 2013, 01:55:47 PM
Y'see I thought it was the grey areas that affected it.

Walt became all of a sudden stealth-like in the last episode - appearing inside the house of his previous business partners, appearing in his wife's kitchen, somehow finding the two lads to shine the lights, the risin in the cup, evading detection for a whole day in the town.....he almost became supernatural in the final episode whereas he was a bit of a successful bungler previously.

Ah here he was always and intelligent guy and he's now an experienced druglord and while the net had tightened on him he was always one step ahead of the game. Time after time he had thought out every eventuality so I thought it was a perfect way to end it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: johnneycool on October 01, 2013, 02:22:56 PM
Absolutely fantastic last night,




David was dispatched to Nicks bed after he'd shown signs of coming out of the coma, Poor Nick near filled the togs when David appeared in the room and put the machines into overdrive. The Sneaky wee bollox crept in later on to scare the bejaysus out of Nick who thought his number was up. Dave wants a pact that Nick won't grass him up and knows that Nick could be the Da to his wane....


Fantastic stuff, couldn't beat it.

I'll give you all a run down on Doc Martin later when I get time. It was class too, but alas no Michelle Keegan to ogle.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on October 01, 2013, 10:39:20 PM
Quote from: screenexile on September 25, 2013, 12:13:03 PM
Quote from: OakleafCounty on September 25, 2013, 10:31:27 AM
Quote from: johnneycool on September 25, 2013, 08:53:47 AM
Quote from: reddgnhand on September 25, 2013, 12:35:34 AM
Quote from: screenexile on September 24, 2013, 11:26:06 PM
Anybody watch "London Irish" on C4? What a complete ball of total steaming dung!!!

Probably hugely offensive to the Irish diaspora in London Town as well!

Watched a bit of it tonight and couldn't agree more.


I liked it. Not great but it got funnier as it went on. I'll be watching it again and I really don't see why it would offend.
It seemed to be a competition as to who could put out the most vulgar, offensive statement, very little comedy in it, over acting was awful.

It makes out Irish women as having a ridiculous level of swearing (unless the women in the show are Tyrone women in which case it's accurate) and makes them out to be complete slags. The lads are made out to be completely stupid drunks who are easily impressionable it's just lazy and I don't really understand how you pitch that to a group of people and it comes across as a valid TV show. The Hardy Bucks is actually much funnier than London Irish!

Having said that the E4 Sitcom "Phone Shop" is also dross and has managed to get a second series... I guess it's supposed to be new edgy comedy but if falls way short of that from what I can see.

The Thick of It should be the benchmark by which UK Comedy is judged and the current crop is nowhere nea

Thought London Irish was quite funny tonight, i didn't see the first episode, but i wouln't be getting too precious about stereotypes, at the end of the day funny is  funny.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Syferus on October 02, 2013, 12:46:08 AM
Breaking Bad spoilers abound, you tubes










Absolutely stunning finale of Breaking Bad. I saw a couple rather poor reviews lamenting it feeling small but it was pretty much perfect. Breaking Bad was never about non-stop action and the space every scene was afforded in the finale gave it a poignancy  few films or tv shows even dare to aim for.

Walt exacting revenge on Elliot and Grechen for losing his original meal ticket and in many ways setting him on the path towards Heisenberg and also getting a decent shot at giving his family the money he earned, Walt wiping Lydia, she of anal-retentiveness when it comes to putting anything in her body (bad choice, Todd), with the ricin, the unspoken love that Skyler still has for Walt, Walt admitting he did it because it made him feel in control of his life rather than simply for his family, him giving Skyler the co-ordinates to Hank and Gomie's burial site, Walt seeing his son for the last time at a distance and always obscured by something, Walt killing Jack in a dark echo of how he had killed Hank, Jesse finally succeeding in rebelling against Mr. White, indeed Walt choosing to save Jesse in the first place. And Walt dying alone in his meth lab with the one thing that never abandoned him, chemistry.

You got the crowd-pleasing apocalyptic finale in the third-last episode, the powerless, hopeless ending in the penultimate episode and a measure of redemption for Walt in the true ending.

The greatest final season of all-time to end one of the greatest stories ever filmed.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: AFS on October 02, 2013, 01:54:51 AM
Fanboy alert
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Rois on October 02, 2013, 02:57:48 AM
I'm in the US at the mo and reports on the radio said that the final episode attracted...10million. I thought that was crap since Corrie regularly gets near or more than that. Can that be right (the 10m part)?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Norf Tyrone on October 02, 2013, 05:11:07 AM
I had heard that and thought the same Rois. Not sure what way the numbers are interpreted. Perhaps with 100s more channels on a free view, there is more comp?

Not sure.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Syferus on October 02, 2013, 08:19:07 AM
Quote from: Norf Tyrone on October 02, 2013, 05:11:07 AM
I had heard that and thought the same Rois. Not sure what way the numbers are interpreted. Perhaps with 100s more channels on a free view, there is more comp?

Not sure.

Far less people have access to Basic cable (Which AMC is on) e.the US networks that are completely free-to-air, like BBC or ITV without the license fee. 10 million is an unreal number for Breaking Bad, up over three million on their all-time high, which was the previous episode.

Far more importantly for AMC, 6.7 million of those viewers were in the 18-49 range and the show was the most talked about on twitter all week. Breaking Bad was always driven by online, be it streaming, downloading or social media chatter.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: el_cuervo_fc on October 03, 2013, 10:27:35 PM
Eastbound and Down starting on fox now
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: johnneycool on October 04, 2013, 01:19:21 PM
Unmissable for the breaking bad posse;

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oDqGAUvWKkU (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oDqGAUvWKkU)

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on October 05, 2013, 03:31:49 PM
Watched the first series of Orange is the new black. Thought it was going to be shit but it was surprisingly good and funny at times.

What is house of cards like?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggy90 on October 05, 2013, 04:58:56 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on October 05, 2013, 03:31:49 PM
Watched the first series of Orange is the new black. Thought it was going to be shit but it was surprisingly good and funny at times.

What is house of cards like?

I haven't seen the new series but if it's half as good as the original BBC version you're in for a treat.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: muppet on October 05, 2013, 09:41:32 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on October 05, 2013, 03:31:49 PM
Watched the first series of Orange is the new black. Thought it was going to be shit but it was surprisingly good and funny at times.

What is house of cards like?

It is excellent.

Series 2 out next year I believe.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on October 06, 2013, 10:45:48 PM
Love Hate excellent tonight.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Asal Mor on October 07, 2013, 07:14:25 AM
Quote from: laoislad on October 06, 2013, 10:45:48 PM
Love Hate excellent tonight.

Outstanding, much better without the implausible Robert Sheehan and Aidan Gillen.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: front of the mountain on October 07, 2013, 06:50:26 PM
Ragin I missed Love/hate last nite! was hoping to watch it on the rte player but it not letting me? does any1 know that they barred it if you up in the north?? It comes up "playlist has no content"....... cant find it on line any were else either :(
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gerrykeegan on October 07, 2013, 07:18:21 PM
Quote from: laoislad on October 06, 2013, 10:45:48 PM
Love Hate excellent tonight.

I had to laugh as I read on a thread on Boards.ie that the person was mortified after getting there mam and dad to watch it with them, they had missed the start only to join the parents as Tommy was having a pedal and crank.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: No Soloing on October 08, 2013, 12:58:07 PM
Quote from: front of the mountain on October 07, 2013, 06:50:26 PM
Ragin I missed Love/hate last nite! was hoping to watch it on the rte player but it not letting me? does any1 know that they barred it if you up in the north?? It comes up "playlist has no content"....... cant find it on line any were else either :(

I missed the start of Love/Hate as well.
I have the same problem not being able to see it on RTE player as I am in the north as well - luckily it is repeated next Sat night.
http://www.rte.ie/ten/listings/35566711_tv_LoveHate
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Under Lights on October 08, 2013, 01:26:20 PM
If you download Hola unblocker it will allow you to play content up North.

Source: Me. In the North.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: front of the mountain on October 08, 2013, 02:12:34 PM
Quote from: Under Lights on October 08, 2013, 01:26:20 PM
If you download Hola unblocker it will allow you to play content up North.

Source: Me. In the North.

Good man, looking forward to trying it tonite!! Cheers
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: front of the mountain on October 08, 2013, 02:26:11 PM
Just came across this site currently watching start of Breaking Bad for the 1st time & Game of Thrones Season 3. Seems good quality and plenty of shows on it:

http://tvonline.cc/
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: reddgnhand on October 08, 2013, 08:11:35 PM
Have started watching House of Cards on netflicks since BB ended. It's good Spacey is excellent in it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Harold Disgracey on October 08, 2013, 11:37:29 PM
Watching The Day I Got My Sight Back on BBC, absolutely fascinating.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: OakleafCounty on October 09, 2013, 01:08:35 PM
I thought London Irish was hilarious last night. I laughed from start to finish.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on October 09, 2013, 02:09:17 PM
Quote from: OakleafCounty on October 09, 2013, 01:08:35 PM
I thought London Irish was hilarious last night. I laughed from start to finish.

I'm mystified by that. I gave it a chance and cleared my head but wasn't able to crack even the slightest of smiles. I just find them all ridiculously annoying and not likeable in any way.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: OakleafCounty on October 09, 2013, 02:54:22 PM
Are you telling me you didn't laugh when the da on skype said he strangled the mouse and the taxi driver talked about keeping a brick handy or when the boy refrained from slitting his wrists when they said they'd phone his ma?

I don't know but I think it's the best comedy around at the minute.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: deiseach on October 09, 2013, 03:09:34 PM
If you've been watching Breaking Bad, you probably have Netflix. If so, watch Archer. DANGER ZONE!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on October 09, 2013, 03:14:11 PM
Quote from: OakleafCounty on October 09, 2013, 02:54:22 PM
Are you telling me you didn't laugh when the da on skype said he strangled the mouse and the taxi driver talked about keeping a brick handy or when the boy refrained from slitting his wrists when they said they'd phone his ma?

I don't know but I think it's the best comedy around at the minute.

I didn't... maybe it's just me! I can't f**king stand Mrs. Brown's Boys either and it's a huge hit comedy but I guess I just have different taste.

I've heard this "The Wrong Mans" is supposed to be very good so I'll maybe give that a rattle over the next while.

London Irish is being confined to the bin for though too much over acting, annoying characters and not a lot of laughs in it for me.

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: whiskeysteve on October 09, 2013, 04:56:38 PM
Im with my screen compadre on this one, both annoying as a kick to the balls and in the case of london irish, what little ive seen of it has been a bit embarrassing too.

Tend to hate all 'norn iron' comedy characters on TV - typically they are deep as a puddle, possess a pantomime Belfast scowl and invariably deliver a clunky collection of cutting lines from the big book of 'norn iron' slang. To revert to my own cliched regional descriptive - it would sicken your hole
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Canalman on October 09, 2013, 05:05:40 PM
Chatting recently to a mate now working in London. Said he is amazed by the amount of  work colleagues coming up to him to chat about Mrs Brown's Boys. They think it is hilarious.

Also saw that programme last night about the director John Boorman. Very good insight into the man. Never knew he lived in Ireland.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Bingo on October 09, 2013, 05:16:58 PM
Homeland has got off to a slow start but can see the pace picking up next few episodes when your man makes a re-appearance and Carie gets her head right. Saul likely get her onside again with your Peter fella "off the books".
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: No Soloing on October 09, 2013, 06:44:03 PM
London Irish is absolute toilet. It would be the worst 'comedy' of recent years if it wasnt for that Jason Byrne muck, Father Figure.

Anyone who watches Mrs Brown's Boys needs to take a long hard look at themselves.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on October 09, 2013, 07:10:02 PM
London Irish is no Pullin' Moves.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on October 09, 2013, 07:15:38 PM
Should be called London Nordie Irish.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: AFS on October 09, 2013, 08:03:40 PM
Quote from: deiseach on October 09, 2013, 03:09:34 PM
If you've been watching Breaking Bad, you probably have Netflix. If so, watch Archer. DANGER ZONE!

I second this recommendation.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on October 09, 2013, 09:46:09 PM
Dan Snow's History of Congo on BBC2 is good. What a hellhole.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ONeill on October 09, 2013, 10:03:01 PM
Quote from: OakleafCounty on October 09, 2013, 02:54:22 PM
Are you telling me you didn't laugh when the da on skype said he strangled the mouse and the taxi driver talked about keeping a brick handy or when the boy refrained from slitting his wrists when they said they'd phone his ma?

I don't know but I think it's the best comedy around at the minute.

That post was funnier than the entire show. Well done.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: johnneycool on October 11, 2013, 12:07:12 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on October 09, 2013, 09:46:09 PM
Dan Snow's History of Congo on BBC2 is good. What a hellhole.

Very interesting stuff on how the western powers, Portuguese initially broke up the existing, well established democracy to enable them to get the best, disease resistance slaves to the coast. Then the Belgians just kept up that modus operandi for the minerals etc, etc, till you have the militia mess we see now.

FYI the US have passed legislation in relation to 'conflict minerals' sourced in DRC where these minerals used in the electronics industry are making their way to factories in SE Asia. Any US based company has to prove that none of its products use these conflict minerals which ultimately are funding the militias.

Not sure how successful its going to be though.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Canalman on October 14, 2013, 03:39:43 PM
Watched some crazy motorbike stunts competition last night. Was in the bullring in Madrid and these guys were doing motorbike stunts from ramp to ramp up in the air. Pretty ballsy stuff alright. They even were letting go of the handles of the bikes for a while in the middle of the stunts.

Very brave guys.

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: el_cuervo_fc on October 14, 2013, 03:53:13 PM
Quote from: ONeill on September 18, 2013, 04:34:41 PM
Quote from: el_cuervo_fc on September 18, 2013, 08:00:25 AM
Started watching Arrested Development last week. It's a good show with plenty of laughs.

Yep - good laugh. The first 3 seasons were clinkers - the final one (7 years later) wasn't great.

I see what you mean. It was a bit painful to watch sometimes
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: charlieTully on October 14, 2013, 04:30:38 PM
watched extras again recently, laugh out loud funny.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Orior on October 14, 2013, 08:29:55 PM
About to start now on BBC4 - Only Connect.

Hosted by the thinking man's totti - Victoria Coren Mitchell.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on October 14, 2013, 09:27:55 PM
On benifits and proud!! These people are full of shite!! Your woman will only work if she has £500 a week in her hand after shes paid her bills!! Who wouldn't ffs
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: winghalfun on October 14, 2013, 09:33:28 PM
Somebody told me about a cookery show on the food channel called 'Bitchin Kitchen'. Watched it and now am hooked.

Google some of it on youtube and see what I mean.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: theskull1 on October 15, 2013, 11:25:33 PM
Was channel hopping my way up to babe station and hit on the 1927 silent film Metropolis..... great stuff all together
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: OakleafCounty on October 16, 2013, 11:13:51 AM
London Irish was great again last night. Best comedy since the inbetweeners.

"What do you call that place? It's exactly like Ireland except it's completely different."
"Scotland?"
"That's the one!"
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on October 16, 2013, 11:17:01 AM
Quote from: OakleafCounty on October 16, 2013, 11:13:51 AM
London Irish was great again last night. Best comedy since the inbetweeners.

"What do you call that place? It's exactly like Ireland except it's completely different."
"Scotland?"
"That's the one!"

Right you're on the wind up here . . . that line's not even a small bit funny!!

Next you're going to ask the BBC to bring back Give my Head Peace and the Kumars at no. 42!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Bingo on October 16, 2013, 11:30:29 AM
Homeland very dark last night. Some may be watching on Channel 4 so won't give too much away but this season at shown everyone at rock bottom so far, will last night be a turning point and begin to see people rise again?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: J OGorman on October 16, 2013, 11:37:16 AM
Quote from: screenexile on October 16, 2013, 11:17:01 AM
Quote from: OakleafCounty on October 16, 2013, 11:13:51 AM
London Irish was great again last night. Best comedy since the inbetweeners.

"What do you call that place? It's exactly like Ireland except it's completely different."
"Scotland?"
"That's the one!"

Right you're on the wind up here . . . that line's not even a small bit funny!!

Next you're going to ask the BBC to bring back Give my Head Peace and the Kumars at no. 42!!

watched 10 mins of this turd last night as the wife told me one of the writers is from Derry. Awful
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Minder on October 16, 2013, 11:40:30 AM
Quote from: Bingo on October 16, 2013, 11:30:29 AM
Homeland very dark last night. Some may be watching on Channel 4 so won't give too much away but this season at shown everyone at rock bottom so far, will last night be a turning point and begin to see people rise again?

I thought last nights episode was really plodding and boring, a really weak one compared to previous ones.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: muppet on October 16, 2013, 11:43:49 AM
Quote from: J OGorman on October 16, 2013, 11:37:16 AM
Quote from: screenexile on October 16, 2013, 11:17:01 AM
Quote from: OakleafCounty on October 16, 2013, 11:13:51 AM
London Irish was great again last night. Best comedy since the inbetweeners.

"What do you call that place? It's exactly like Ireland except it's completely different."
"Scotland?"
"That's the one!"

Right you're on the wind up here . . . that line's not even a small bit funny!!

Next you're going to ask the BBC to bring back Give my Head Peace and the Kumars at no. 42!!

watched 10 mins of this turd last night as the wife told me one of the writers is from Derry. Awful

Which is exactly like Glasgow except it is completely different.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Bingo on October 16, 2013, 01:01:48 PM
Quote from: Minder on October 16, 2013, 11:40:30 AM
Quote from: Bingo on October 16, 2013, 11:30:29 AM
Homeland very dark last night. Some may be watching on Channel 4 so won't give too much away but this season at shown everyone at rock bottom so far, will last night be a turning point and begin to see people rise again?

I thought last nights episode was really plodding and boring, a really weak one compared to previous ones.

Did you? I found it far better than previous ones. Better than Dana's problems or Caire losing the plot. Enjoyed the fact only the two main players where in view for the whole show, bar these two no one had appeared on screen before.

The wheel has come full circle for them.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on October 16, 2013, 01:05:21 PM
Quote from: screenexile on October 16, 2013, 11:17:01 AM
Quote from: OakleafCounty on October 16, 2013, 11:13:51 AM
London Irish was great again last night. Best comedy since the inbetweeners.

"What do you call that place? It's exactly like Ireland except it's completely different."
"Scotland?"
"That's the one!"

Right you're on the wind up here . . . that line's not even a small bit funny!!

Next you're going to ask the BBC to bring back Give my Head Peace and the Kumars at no. 42!!
I laughed at it,
one that's easy to remember, corny but flexible enough to have survived about 50 years in various formats.
I don't know the show though.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Asal Mor on October 16, 2013, 02:35:23 PM
Love/Hate is awesome. Didn't think much of the first series with Darren brooding about his love life but have recently been watching Series 3 and 4 and it's gripping stuff. Nidge and Fran are hilarious at times too. I loved Breaking Bad but I'm enjoying Love/Hate even more.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on October 16, 2013, 03:33:56 PM
I've finally caught up on Breaking Bad. Thoroughly enjoying it (8 eps to go) but don't think it deserves to be mentioned in the same breath as The Wire, Sopranos or Deadwood.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: From the Bunker on October 16, 2013, 03:37:19 PM
Quote from: Bingo on October 16, 2013, 01:01:48 PM
Quote from: Minder on October 16, 2013, 11:40:30 AM
Quote from: Bingo on October 16, 2013, 11:30:29 AM
Homeland very dark last night. Some may be watching on Channel 4 so won't give too much away but this season at shown everyone at rock bottom so far, will last night be a turning point and begin to see people rise again?

I thought last nights episode was really plodding and boring, a really weak one compared to previous ones.

Did you? I found it far better than previous ones. Better than Dana's problems or Caire losing the plot. Enjoyed the fact only the two main players where in view for the whole show, bar these two no one had appeared on screen before.

The wheel has come full circle for them.

Homeland just seems to be static at the moment, i find myself clock watching when it's on!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Croí na hÉireann on October 16, 2013, 04:38:13 PM
Quote from: From the Bunker on October 16, 2013, 03:37:19 PM
Quote from: Bingo on October 16, 2013, 01:01:48 PM
Quote from: Minder on October 16, 2013, 11:40:30 AM
Quote from: Bingo on October 16, 2013, 11:30:29 AM
Homeland very dark last night. Some may be watching on Channel 4 so won't give too much away but this season at shown everyone at rock bottom so far, will last night be a turning point and begin to see people rise again?

I thought last nights episode was really plodding and boring, a really weak one compared to previous ones.

Did you? I found it far better than previous ones. Better than Dana's problems or Caire losing the plot. Enjoyed the fact only the two main players where in view for the whole show, bar these two no one had appeared on screen before.

The wheel has come full circle for them.

Homeland just seems to be static at the moment, i find myself clock watching when it's on!

Aye, it's just been padding so far.

Love/Hate has really upped it's game, excellent couple of episodes so far. Some great put downs from Nidge, Fran and Aido. This season has been heavily influenced by The Wire so far. If we see a character in the mould of Fuzzy Dunlop though it'll be stretching it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on October 16, 2013, 05:30:33 PM
Anyone watched the recent Boardwalk Empire episodes? Hasnt been much talk about it lately.

Think I am going to get stuck into 'The Shield' soon. Been hearing great things about it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on October 16, 2013, 08:40:12 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on October 16, 2013, 05:30:33 PM
Anyone watched the recent Boardwalk Empire episodes? Hasnt been much talk about it lately.

Think I am going to get stuck into 'The Shield' soon. Been hearing great things about it.
The Shield is a roller coaster journey, it manages to avoid looking like the story was patched together/contrived as an afterthought, as the series progresses. It's a high octane thrill, no great depth but there's no pretence that it has any, it just has a tempo beating away for 6 series and doesn't stop until the final scene in final episode.

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Minder on October 16, 2013, 10:22:29 PM
Anyone watch The Tunnel tonight on Sky Atlantic? Dunno if I will bother with the rest of it as I have seen The Bridge last year on BBC4
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on October 16, 2013, 10:58:23 PM
The Walking Dead back with a good first episode to start off season 4.

Between that and Homeland and Revolution starting back also I have plenty to be watching.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: AFS on October 17, 2013, 12:34:04 AM
Quote from: JimStynes on October 16, 2013, 05:30:33 PM
Anyone watched the recent Boardwalk Empire episodes? Hasnt been much talk about it lately.

I'm watching it. I still enjoy it, loads of great characters. But I don't think it'll ever get back to the heights of the first couple of series.

Quote from: Minder on October 16, 2013, 10:22:29 PM
Anyone watch The Tunnel tonight on Sky Atlantic? Dunno if I will bother with the rest of it as I have seen The Bridge last year on BBC4

Heard a fella on the radio say that if you'd seen the original then not to bother with the new one. Supposed to be a carbon copy, only in a different location.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Minder on October 17, 2013, 08:16:50 AM
Quote from: AFS on October 17, 2013, 12:34:04 AM
Quote from: JimStynes on October 16, 2013, 05:30:33 PM
Anyone watched the recent Boardwalk Empire episodes? Hasnt been much talk about it lately.

I'm watching it. I still enjoy it, loads of great characters. But I don't think it'll ever get back to the heights of the first couple of series.

Quote from: Minder on October 16, 2013, 10:22:29 PM
Anyone watch The Tunnel tonight on Sky Atlantic? Dunno if I will bother with the rest of it as I have seen The Bridge last year on BBC4

Heard a fella on the radio say that if you'd seen the original then not to bother with the new one. Supposed to be a carbon copy, only in a different location.

Aye it seems to be a carbon copy, right down to the journalist in the jeep with the bomb rigged to it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on October 17, 2013, 08:58:04 AM
Quote from: gallsman on October 16, 2013, 03:33:56 PM
I've finally caught up on Breaking Bad. Thoroughly enjoying it (8 eps to go) but don't think it deserves to be mentioned in the same breath as The Wire, Sopranos or Deadwood.

I'm just finished the first series (Breaking Bad) and I'd be inclined to agree with you (except for Deadwood, which is great, but like Breaking bad, not on a par with Wire or Sopranos). 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: muppet on October 17, 2013, 12:30:25 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on October 17, 2013, 08:58:04 AM
Quote from: gallsman on October 16, 2013, 03:33:56 PM
I've finally caught up on Breaking Bad. Thoroughly enjoying it (8 eps to go) but don't think it deserves to be mentioned in the same breath as The Wire, Sopranos or Deadwood.

I'm just finished the first series (Breaking Bad) and I'd be inclined to agree with you (except for Deadwood, which is great, but like Breaking bad, not on a par with Wire or Sopranos).

If you sit down to watch a match someone told you was the best ever played, you won't have made your mind up after 15 minutes. In fact subconsciously you might already be prejudiced against it in sheer bloodymindedness. But by the end of series 4 Breaking Bad will have grown on you, into you, consumed you and then spat you out, happy. Ish.

Then there is series 5.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Canalman on October 17, 2013, 12:47:05 PM

Gave up on Deadwood after a couple of episodes. Treme after 35 minutes and Love/Hate after two episodes of season 1.

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Dinny Breen on October 17, 2013, 12:52:07 PM
Quote from: muppet on October 17, 2013, 12:30:25 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on October 17, 2013, 08:58:04 AM
Quote from: gallsman on October 16, 2013, 03:33:56 PM
I've finally caught up on Breaking Bad. Thoroughly enjoying it (8 eps to go) but don't think it deserves to be mentioned in the same breath as The Wire, Sopranos or Deadwood.

I'm just finished the first series (Breaking Bad) and I'd be inclined to agree with you (except for Deadwood, which is great, but like Breaking bad, not on a par with Wire or Sopranos).

If you sit down to watch a match someone told you was the best ever played, you won't have made your mind up after 15 minutes. In fact subconsciously you might already be prejudiced against it in sheer bloodymindedness. But by the end of series 4 Breaking Bad will have grown on you, into you, consumed you and then spat you out, happy. Ish.

Then there is series 5.

I loved BB but its still not better than those 2. Game of thrones I would rater higher as well.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on October 17, 2013, 01:14:20 PM
I watched a few of BB in series 5 but haven't been inclined to get back to it. Maybe I will sometime.
The contrived crash bang wallop doesn't do it for me in series after series. An interesting plot starts to go haywire, too many absurdities.
In a series like OZ, the plot starts to go around in circles after series 3.

I still laugh when I think of the concluding Wire series, McNulty and outrageous serial killer stroke he tried to pull off.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on October 17, 2013, 01:30:09 PM
Quote from: Main Street on October 17, 2013, 01:14:20 PM
I watched a few of BB in series 5 but haven't been inclined to get back to it. Maybe I will sometime.
The contrived crash bang wallop doesn't do it for me in series after series. An interesting plot starts to go haywire, too many absurdities.
In a series like OZ, the plot starts to go around in circles after series 3.

I still laugh when I think of the concluding Wire series, McNulty and outrageous serial killer stroke he tried to pull off.
Really weak storyline. If they had tried that in the first season it would have been dead in the water.

I still rate The Sopranos and most of The Wire above Breaking Bad.

Quote from: Dinny Breen on October 17, 2013, 12:52:07 PM
Quote from: muppet on October 17, 2013, 12:30:25 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on October 17, 2013, 08:58:04 AM
Quote from: gallsman on October 16, 2013, 03:33:56 PM
I've finally caught up on Breaking Bad. Thoroughly enjoying it (8 eps to go) but don't think it deserves to be mentioned in the same breath as The Wire, Sopranos or Deadwood.

I'm just finished the first series (Breaking Bad) and I'd be inclined to agree with you (except for Deadwood, which is great, but like Breaking bad, not on a par with Wire or Sopranos).

If you sit down to watch a match someone told you was the best ever played, you won't have made your mind up after 15 minutes. In fact subconsciously you might already be prejudiced against it in sheer bloodymindedness. But by the end of series 4 Breaking Bad will have grown on you, into you, consumed you and then spat you out, happy. Ish.

Then there is series 5.

I loved BB but its still not better than those 2. Game of thrones I would rater higher as well.
The missus and I have been recording Game of Thrones and started to watch S1E1 the other night. I was doing a wee bit of work on my knee but I looked up there was some chap dogging his sister whilst watched by some young kid. The wife said the 2 hard at it were brother and sister!  :o
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on October 17, 2013, 01:43:16 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on October 17, 2013, 01:30:09 PM
Quote from: Main Street on October 17, 2013, 01:14:20 PM
I watched a few of BB in series 5 but haven't been inclined to get back to it. Maybe I will sometime.
The contrived crash bang wallop doesn't do it for me in series after series. An interesting plot starts to go haywire, too many absurdities.
In a series like OZ, the plot starts to go around in circles after series 3.

I still laugh when I think of the concluding Wire series, McNulty and outrageous serial killer stroke he tried to pull off.
Really weak storyline. If they had tried that in the first season it would have been dead in the water.

I still rate The Sopranos and most of The Wire above Breaking Bad.

Quote from: Dinny Breen on October 17, 2013, 12:52:07 PM
Quote from: muppet on October 17, 2013, 12:30:25 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on October 17, 2013, 08:58:04 AM
Quote from: gallsman on October 16, 2013, 03:33:56 PM
I've finally caught up on Breaking Bad. Thoroughly enjoying it (8 eps to go) but don't think it deserves to be mentioned in the same breath as The Wire, Sopranos or Deadwood.

I'm just finished the first series (Breaking Bad) and I'd be inclined to agree with you (except for Deadwood, which is great, but like Breaking bad, not on a par with Wire or Sopranos).

If you sit down to watch a match someone told you was the best ever played, you won't have made your mind up after 15 minutes. In fact subconsciously you might already be prejudiced against it in sheer bloodymindedness. But by the end of series 4 Breaking Bad will have grown on you, into you, consumed you and then spat you out, happy. Ish.

Then there is series 5.

I loved BB but its still not better than those 2. Game of thrones I would rater higher as well.
The missus and I have been recording Game of Thrones and started to watch S1E1 the other night. I was doing a wee bit of work on my knee but I looked up there was some chap dogging his sister whilst watched by some young kid. The wife said the 2 hard at it were brother and sister!  :o

That's pretty tame stuff in comparison to the rest of it . . . it's completely mental but highly addictive!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: J OGorman on October 17, 2013, 01:44:41 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on October 17, 2013, 01:30:09 PM
Quote from: Main Street on October 17, 2013, 01:14:20 PM
I watched a few of BB in series 5 but haven't been inclined to get back to it. Maybe I will sometime.
The contrived crash bang wallop doesn't do it for me in series after series. An interesting plot starts to go haywire, too many absurdities.
In a series like OZ, the plot starts to go around in circles after series 3.

I still laugh when I think of the concluding Wire series, McNulty and outrageous serial killer stroke he tried to pull off.
Really weak storyline. If they had tried that in the first season it would have been dead in the water.

I still rate The Sopranos and most of The Wire above Breaking Bad.

Quote from: Dinny Breen on October 17, 2013, 12:52:07 PM
Quote from: muppet on October 17, 2013, 12:30:25 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on October 17, 2013, 08:58:04 AM
Quote from: gallsman on October 16, 2013, 03:33:56 PM
I've finally caught up on Breaking Bad. Thoroughly enjoying it (8 eps to go) but don't think it deserves to be mentioned in the same breath as The Wire, Sopranos or Deadwood.

I'm just finished the first series (Breaking Bad) and I'd be inclined to agree with you (except for Deadwood, which is great, but like Breaking bad, not on a par with Wire or Sopranos).

If you sit down to watch a match someone told you was the best ever played, you won't have made your mind up after 15 minutes. In fact subconsciously you might already be prejudiced against it in sheer bloodymindedness. But by the end of series 4 Breaking Bad will have grown on you, into you, consumed you and then spat you out, happy. Ish.

Then there is series 5.

I loved BB but its still not better than those 2. Game of thrones I would rater higher as well.
The missus and I have been recording Game of Thrones and started to watch S1E1 the other night. I was doing a wee bit of work on my knee but I looked up there was some chap dogging his sister whilst watched by some young kid. The wife said the 2 hard at it were brother and sister!  :o

indeed, you can see a couple of WJ Dolan tops draped over a chair in the background
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on October 17, 2013, 02:32:04 PM
Quote from: J OGorman on October 17, 2013, 01:44:41 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on October 17, 2013, 01:30:09 PM
Quote from: Main Street on October 17, 2013, 01:14:20 PM
I watched a few of BB in series 5 but haven't been inclined to get back to it. Maybe I will sometime.
The contrived crash bang wallop doesn't do it for me in series after series. An interesting plot starts to go haywire, too many absurdities.
In a series like OZ, the plot starts to go around in circles after series 3.

I still laugh when I think of the concluding Wire series, McNulty and outrageous serial killer stroke he tried to pull off.
Really weak storyline. If they had tried that in the first season it would have been dead in the water.

I still rate The Sopranos and most of The Wire above Breaking Bad.

Quote from: Dinny Breen on October 17, 2013, 12:52:07 PM
Quote from: muppet on October 17, 2013, 12:30:25 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on October 17, 2013, 08:58:04 AM
Quote from: gallsman on October 16, 2013, 03:33:56 PM
I've finally caught up on Breaking Bad. Thoroughly enjoying it (8 eps to go) but don't think it deserves to be mentioned in the same breath as The Wire, Sopranos or Deadwood.

I'm just finished the first series (Breaking Bad) and I'd be inclined to agree with you (except for Deadwood, which is great, but like Breaking bad, not on a par with Wire or Sopranos).

If you sit down to watch a match someone told you was the best ever played, you won't have made your mind up after 15 minutes. In fact subconsciously you might already be prejudiced against it in sheer bloodymindedness. But by the end of series 4 Breaking Bad will have grown on you, into you, consumed you and then spat you out, happy. Ish.

Then there is series 5.

I loved BB but its still not better than those 2. Game of thrones I would rater higher as well.
The missus and I have been recording Game of Thrones and started to watch S1E1 the other night. I was doing a wee bit of work on my knee but I looked up there was some chap dogging his sister whilst watched by some young kid. The wife said the 2 hard at it were brother and sister!  :o

indeed, you can see a couple of WJ Dolan tops draped over a chair in the background

;D ;D ;D ;D Enjoyed that one!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on October 18, 2013, 09:16:56 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on October 17, 2013, 01:30:09 PM
Quote from: Main Street on October 17, 2013, 01:14:20 PM
I watched a few of BB in series 5 but haven't been inclined to get back to it. Maybe I will sometime.
The contrived crash bang wallop doesn't do it for me in series after series. An interesting plot starts to go haywire, too many absurdities.
In a series like OZ, the plot starts to go around in circles after series 3.

I still laugh when I think of the concluding Wire series, McNulty and outrageous serial killer stroke he tried to pull off.
Really weak storyline. If they had tried that in the first season it would have been dead in the water.

I still rate The Sopranos and most of The Wire above Breaking Bad.

The Wire was dead in the water when it came out, probably the reviews kept it going. And yes it would have been quite ridiculous for the writers of The Wire to start with the McNulty serial killer story because it was a 5th series storyline. It took the previous 4 series to get to that part and it was neatly wrapped into the Newspaper decline /decline of news standards and the cynical theme of the 5th series. The McNulty serial killer stroke was an ingredient of the cynical end , that's all, not a key part, probably the dumb playable journalist was more key to the theme of the 5th series.                                               
That's how it goes with differently 'perspectived'  5 series show, with an ongoing underlying theme, different viewers will have their favourites and their weak parts. You may be confused that your opinion is the one and only true one :) 
Some people might have preferred the Omar to go out in a blaze of destructive glory instead of his ignominious end,
possibly they would have remembered that much more.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on October 18, 2013, 09:22:41 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on October 17, 2013, 01:30:09 PM
Quote from: Main Street on October 17, 2013, 01:14:20 PM
I watched a few of BB in series 5 but haven't been inclined to get back to it. Maybe I will sometime.
The contrived crash bang wallop doesn't do it for me in series after series. An interesting plot starts to go haywire, too many absurdities.
In a series like OZ, the plot starts to go around in circles after series 3.

I still laugh when I think of the concluding Wire series, McNulty and outrageous serial killer stroke he tried to pull off.
Really weak storyline. If they had tried that in the first season it would have been dead in the water.

I still rate The Sopranos and most of The Wire above Breaking Bad.

Quote from: Dinny Breen on October 17, 2013, 12:52:07 PM
Quote from: muppet on October 17, 2013, 12:30:25 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on October 17, 2013, 08:58:04 AM
Quote from: gallsman on October 16, 2013, 03:33:56 PM
I've finally caught up on Breaking Bad. Thoroughly enjoying it (8 eps to go) but don't think it deserves to be mentioned in the same breath as The Wire, Sopranos or Deadwood.

I'm just finished the first series (Breaking Bad) and I'd be inclined to agree with you (except for Deadwood, which is great, but like Breaking bad, not on a par with Wire or Sopranos).

If you sit down to watch a match someone told you was the best ever played, you won't have made your mind up after 15 minutes. In fact subconsciously you might already be prejudiced against it in sheer bloodymindedness. But by the end of series 4 Breaking Bad will have grown on you, into you, consumed you and then spat you out, happy. Ish.

Then there is series 5.

I loved BB but its still not better than those 2. Game of thrones I would rater higher as well.
The missus and I have been recording Game of Thrones and started to watch S1E1 the other night. I was doing a wee bit of work on my knee but I looked up there was some chap dogging his sister whilst watched by some young kid. The wife said the 2 hard at it were brother and sister!  :o

Its really not that bad dirt wise, not a patch on Spartacus.  There is maybe one bit of nudity per episode.  Have watched season 2 episode one and two just the other day.  Brilliant show.  Thought it would be dung along the lines of LOTR but its not. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: DownFanatic on October 19, 2013, 02:28:27 AM
Wentworth Prison on 5 isn't bad.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ONeill on October 19, 2013, 09:49:16 AM
Dear Mister Cranston,

I've just finished a marathon of watching 'BREAKING BAD' – from episode one of the First Season – to the last eight episodes of the Sixth Season. A total of two weeks (addictive) viewing. I have never watched anything like it. Brilliant! Your performance as Walter White was the best acting I have seen – ever.

I know there is so much smoke blowing and sickening bullshit in this business, and I've sort of lost belief in anything really. But this work of yours is spectacular – absolutely stunning. What is extraordinary, is the sheer power of everyone in the entire production. What was it? Five or six years in the making? How the producers (yourself being one of them), the writers, directors, cinematographers... every department – casting etc... managed to keep the discipline and control from beginning to the end is awesome.

From what started as a black comedy, descended into a labyrinth of blood, destruction and hell. It was like a great Jacobean, Shakespearian or Greek Tragedy.

If you ever get a chance to – would you pass on my admiration to everyone – Anna Gunn, Dean Norris, Aaron Paul, Betsy Brandt, RJ Mitte, Bob Odenkirk, Jonathan Banks, Steven Michael Quezada – everyone – everyone gave master classes of performance... The list is endless.

Thank you. That kind of work/artistry is rare, and when, once in a while, it occurs, as in this epic work, it restores confidence. You and all the cast are the best actors I've ever seen. That may sound like a good lung full of smoke blowing. But it is not. It's almost midnight out here in Malibu, and I felt compelled to write this email.

Congratulations and my deepest respect. You are truly a great, great actor.

Best regards,
Tony Hopkins

http://www.theguardian.com/film/2013/oct/17/anthony-hopkins-bryan-cranston-breaking-bad-fan-letter
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: muppet on October 19, 2013, 12:17:16 PM
Quote from: ONeill on October 19, 2013, 09:49:16 AM
Dear Mister Cranston,

I've just finished a marathon of watching 'BREAKING BAD' – from episode one of the First Season – to the last eight episodes of the Sixth Season. A total of two weeks (addictive) viewing. I have never watched anything like it. Brilliant! Your performance as Walter White was the best acting I have seen – ever.

I know there is so much smoke blowing and sickening bullshit in this business, and I've sort of lost belief in anything really. But this work of yours is spectacular – absolutely stunning. What is extraordinary, is the sheer power of everyone in the entire production. What was it? Five or six years in the making? How the producers (yourself being one of them), the writers, directors, cinematographers... every department – casting etc... managed to keep the discipline and control from beginning to the end is awesome.

From what started as a black comedy, descended into a labyrinth of blood, destruction and hell. It was like a great Jacobean, Shakespearian or Greek Tragedy.

If you ever get a chance to – would you pass on my admiration to everyone – Anna Gunn, Dean Norris, Aaron Paul, Betsy Brandt, RJ Mitte, Bob Odenkirk, Jonathan Banks, Steven Michael Quezada – everyone – everyone gave master classes of performance... The list is endless.

Thank you. That kind of work/artistry is rare, and when, once in a while, it occurs, as in this epic work, it restores confidence. You and all the cast are the best actors I've ever seen. That may sound like a good lung full of smoke blowing. But it is not. It's almost midnight out here in Malibu, and I felt compelled to write this email.

Congratulations and my deepest respect. You are truly a great, great actor.

Best regards,
Tony Hopkins

http://www.theguardian.com/film/2013/oct/17/anthony-hopkins-bryan-cranston-breaking-bad-fan-letter

Either he means season 5 or I will turn into Heisenberg!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on October 19, 2013, 04:54:20 PM
Just finished BB. Thoroughly enjoyed and it really ramped up over the last few episodes, downright brutal at times.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Canalman on October 22, 2013, 05:20:59 PM
About to start  S1 American Horror Story. Anyone seen it ?

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: BennyHarp on October 22, 2013, 06:58:44 PM
Just watched the first few episodes of Boardwalk Empire, so far so good. There's some very good box sets on Sky On Demand.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ONeill on October 22, 2013, 10:23:45 PM
London Irish on now. Brilliant comedy.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on October 23, 2013, 12:36:30 AM
Quote from: ONeill on October 22, 2013, 10:23:45 PM
London Irish on now. Brilliant comedy.

Indeed!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on October 23, 2013, 08:29:43 AM
Quote from: BennyHarp on October 22, 2013, 06:58:44 PM
Just watched the first few episodes of Boardwalk Empire, so far so good. There's some very good box sets on Sky On Demand.

Season 1 was slow enough as it was establishing characters, but season 2 and 3 fairly picked up.  I binged on them about this time last year.  Doing the same with Game Of Thrones now.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: OakleafCounty on October 23, 2013, 09:34:12 AM
Quote from: ONeill on October 22, 2013, 10:23:45 PM
London Irish on now. Brilliant comedy.

Antoher funny show last night. Laughed from start to finish.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: CD on October 23, 2013, 09:43:07 AM
Has anyone else stumbled across an American comedy called 'Parks and Recreation'? It was recommended to me a few months ago by a friend in the states and I Sky+ed it and watched all of series 1 - absolutely brilliant. Ron Swanson is one of the best comedy creations of recent years!

http://www.rte.ie/ten/news/2012/1121/441670-parks/

Anyone know when season 2 of Moone Boy begins? I'm sure I've seen it advertised on Sky1 but that was months ago
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Rois on October 24, 2013, 10:52:46 PM
RTE 1 now - EY Entrepreneur of the Year

I've been involved in early stages of it. I'm missing the big do tonight.

I'm going for the man from Toome.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: GAA_Talk on October 24, 2013, 11:41:20 PM
Quote from: CD on October 23, 2013, 09:43:07 AM
Has anyone else stumbled across an American comedy called 'Parks and Recreation'? It was recommended to me a few months ago by a friend in the states and I Sky+ed it and watched all of series 1 - absolutely brilliant. Ron Swanson is one of the best comedy creations of recent years!

http://www.rte.ie/ten/news/2012/1121/441670-parks/

Anyone know when season 2 of Moone Boy begins? I'm sure I've seen it advertised on Sky1 but that was months ago

Only started watching this the other day on a recommendation from a friend. Great show and with very funny a well played characters.

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ONeill on October 25, 2013, 12:59:10 AM
I've been harping on about Parks and Recreation for a year yis fcukers
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ONeill on October 25, 2013, 01:00:09 AM
Quote from: OakleafCounty on October 23, 2013, 09:34:12 AM
Quote from: ONeill on October 22, 2013, 10:23:45 PM
London Irish on now. Brilliant comedy.

Antoher funny show last night. Laughed from start to finish.

Poster of the year
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on October 25, 2013, 08:51:57 AM
Quote from: ONeill on October 25, 2013, 12:59:10 AM
I've been harping on about Parks and Recreation for a year yis fcukers

Eh, five years ago I said this was a good one.  Newbie!  :P
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on October 25, 2013, 09:04:32 AM
Busy few days, Person Of Interest returned as did The Walking Dead and now Boardwalk.  Nearing the end of Game Of Thrones season2 which is on Sky On Demand, but for some reason season 3 isn't available which is pissing me off as it isn't out on DVD/Blu Ray yet either.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: CD on October 25, 2013, 10:15:03 AM
Quote from: Billys Boots on October 25, 2013, 08:51:57 AM
Quote from: ONeill on October 25, 2013, 12:59:10 AM
I've been harping on about Parks and Recreation for a year yis fcukers

Eh, five years ago I said this was a good one.  Newbie!  :P

Now lads - I don't want to be the cause of any squabbling between you. Behave yourselves now.

Ron says - 'The less I know about other people's affairs, the happier I am. I'm not interested about caring about people. I once worked with a guy for three years and never knew his name. Best friend I ever had. We still never talk sometimes.'

http://www.buzzfeed.com/spenceralthouse/18-of-the-best-ron-swanson-quotes-a078

I would like to subscribe to the Ron Swanson Newsletter!!  ;D
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ONeill on October 25, 2013, 10:35:55 AM
No! I'm not letting this go.

I've searched and cannot find any mention of it before I did last year.

Apologise, Billy.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on October 25, 2013, 10:37:32 AM
I am very sorry Shane (that your research skills are lacking).  :P
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: 5 Sams on October 27, 2013, 11:28:51 PM
As someone who hasn't a clue about yokes I find Wheeler Dealers surprisingly addictive. That Edd China is a mechanical genius.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on October 28, 2013, 01:58:11 PM
Quote from: 5 Sams on October 27, 2013, 11:28:51 PM
As someone who hasn't a clue about yokes I find Wheeler Dealers surprisingly addictive. That Edd China is a mechanical genius.
What channel?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: 5 Sams on October 28, 2013, 05:40:01 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on October 28, 2013, 01:58:11 PM
Quote from: 5 Sams on October 27, 2013, 11:28:51 PM
As someone who hasn't a clue about yokes I find Wheeler Dealers surprisingly addictive. That Edd China is a mechanical genius.
What channel?

Discovery UK
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on November 07, 2013, 10:15:06 AM
Down to the final two episodes of first season of The Bridge, the original Swedish/Danish one. Excellent stuff.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Canalman on November 07, 2013, 10:52:05 AM
Quote from: gallsman on November 07, 2013, 10:15:06 AM
Down to the final two episodes of first season of The Bridge, the original Swedish/Danish one. Excellent stuff.

Great to hear that. It is on my next to watch list along with Borgen 2. Hope it is better than The Killing which was 10 episodes too long.

Half way through American Horror Story. Unbelieveable, daft , unsettling, sometimes silly, alot of wtfs etc .................. but it is actually imo very good. Mightn't be to everyone's taste though.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on November 07, 2013, 12:12:55 PM
Quote from: Canalman on November 07, 2013, 10:52:05 AM
Quote from: gallsman on November 07, 2013, 10:15:06 AM
Down to the final two episodes of first season of The Bridge, the original Swedish/Danish one. Excellent stuff.

Great to hear that. It is on my next to watch list along with Borgen 2. Hope it is better than The Killing which was 10 episodes too long.

Half way through American Horror Story. Unbelieveable, daft , unsettling, sometimes silly, alot of wtfs etc .................. but it is actually imo very good. Mightn't be to everyone's taste though.

I'm half way through the second series of Bron/Broen - it's very, very good too (and only ten episodes long, like the first series - I think they're showing ep8 next Sunday in Denmark). 

I understand also that the third series of Borgen is starting on BBC4 on Saturday week.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on November 07, 2013, 12:17:45 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on November 07, 2013, 12:12:55 PM
Quote from: Canalman on November 07, 2013, 10:52:05 AM
Quote from: gallsman on November 07, 2013, 10:15:06 AM
Down to the final two episodes of first season of The Bridge, the original Swedish/Danish one. Excellent stuff.

Great to hear that. It is on my next to watch list along with Borgen 2. Hope it is better than The Killing which was 10 episodes too long.

Half way through American Horror Story. Unbelieveable, daft , unsettling, sometimes silly, alot of wtfs etc .................. but it is actually imo very good. Mightn't be to everyone's taste though.

I'm half way through the second series of Bron/Broen - it's very, very good too (and only ten episodes long, like the first series - I think they're showing ep8 next Sunday in Denmark). 

I understand also that the third series of Borgen is starting on BBC4 on Saturday week.

It's the first of the recent influx of Scandinavian crime drams that I've watched. Should I bother with any of the others?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on November 07, 2013, 03:28:28 PM
I liked all of 'the Killing' - even the first series of 20 episodes was enthralling, if not breakneck.  'Borgen' is very good indeed, the thinking man's 'West Wing', and well worth a look.  After that, the standard is fairly much what you'd expect to see from here, or UK or the US. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on November 07, 2013, 04:10:19 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on November 07, 2013, 03:28:28 PM
I liked all of 'the Killing' - even the first series of 20 episodes was enthralling, if not breakneck.  'Borgen' is very good indeed, the thinking man's 'West Wing', and well worth a look.  After that, the standard is fairly much what you'd expect to see from here, or UK or the US.

Is the West Wing not a thinking man's West Wing??

Damn you anyway now that you've said that I'm going to have to watch Borgen as I think West Wing is the best drama series of the lot (Only up to season 4 of course)!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on November 07, 2013, 04:23:32 PM
Sorry I was being a little trite - I didn't enjoy 'the West Wing', I found it a bit wishy washy - Borgen is a good deal more cynical (in a nice social democracy way).  :P
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: All of a Sludden on November 07, 2013, 04:25:40 PM
Quote from: screenexile on November 07, 2013, 04:10:19 PM
I'm going to have to watch Borgen

I'll just leave this here...


(http://www.ragnvid.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/314244_291655980947462_1465570045_n1.jpg)

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Minder on November 07, 2013, 05:12:32 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on November 07, 2013, 04:23:32 PM
Sorry I was being a little trite - I didn't enjoy 'the West Wing', I found it a bit wishy washy - Borgen is a good deal more cynical (in a nice social democracy way).  :P

Did you download the second season of Broen/Bridge ?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on November 08, 2013, 10:55:49 AM
Quote from: Minder on November 07, 2013, 05:12:32 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on November 07, 2013, 04:23:32 PM
Sorry I was being a little trite - I didn't enjoy 'the West Wing', I found it a bit wishy washy - Borgen is a good deal more cynical (in a nice social democracy way).  :P

Did you download the second season of Broen/Bridge ?

I did; do you want to see where there are live links?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on November 08, 2013, 11:10:35 AM
Quote from: Billys Boots on November 08, 2013, 10:55:49 AM
Quote from: Minder on November 07, 2013, 05:12:32 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on November 07, 2013, 04:23:32 PM
Sorry I was being a little trite - I didn't enjoy 'the West Wing', I found it a bit wishy washy - Borgen is a good deal more cynical (in a nice social democracy way).  :P

Did you download the second season of Broen/Bridge ?

I did; do you want to see where there are live links?

Downloaded the first two eps yesterday Billy but had to download subtitles separately from subscene and, while serviceable, they're certainly not great. Any better sources?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Canalman on November 08, 2013, 11:27:29 AM
You can pop into your local library and borrow it as a DVD boxset if you want. A bit old fashioned I know.

Have to say the last 3/4 episodes of Borgen S1 are amongst the best tv I have ever seen. You may though need to have some interest in current affairs / politics to really enjoy it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on November 08, 2013, 11:33:34 AM
Quote from: Canalman on November 08, 2013, 11:27:29 AM
You can pop into your local library and borrow it as a DVD boxset if you want. A bit old fashioned I know.

Have to say the last 3/4 episodes of Borgen S1 are amongst the best tv I have ever seen. You may though need to have some interest in current affairs / politics to really enjoy it.

Not for Season 2 yet :(
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on November 08, 2013, 11:50:12 AM
Sent you a PM there gallsman.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on November 08, 2013, 01:29:44 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on November 08, 2013, 11:50:12 AM
Sent you a PM there gallsman.
Ahem *coughs*.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: AQMP on November 08, 2013, 01:50:58 PM
Third (and final) series of Borgen starts on BBC4 on 16th November.  They are showing 2 episodes one after the other starting at 9pm
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Minder on November 08, 2013, 01:54:20 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on November 08, 2013, 10:55:49 AM
Quote from: Minder on November 07, 2013, 05:12:32 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on November 07, 2013, 04:23:32 PM
Sorry I was being a little trite - I didn't enjoy 'the West Wing', I found it a bit wishy washy - Borgen is a good deal more cynical (in a nice social democracy way).  :P

Did you download the second season of Broen/Bridge ?

I did; do you want to see where there are live links?

Aye if you don't mind, thanks.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on November 08, 2013, 03:12:12 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on November 08, 2013, 01:29:44 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on November 08, 2013, 11:50:12 AM
Sent you a PM there gallsman.
Ahem *coughs*.

Looks like Benylin is what you need.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ballinaman on November 10, 2013, 10:37:46 PM
Love Hate....worst.ending......ever.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: All of a Sludden on November 10, 2013, 10:39:55 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on November 10, 2013, 10:37:46 PM
Love Hate....worst.ending......ever.

Very poor series overall, sh*te ending.

Season 5 is the final series, looks like it will be Nidge v Fran.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on November 10, 2013, 10:46:03 PM
Odd ending but was a brilliant season.
Great show overall.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Minder on November 10, 2013, 10:48:12 PM
Will tonight's episode be repeated ?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Shamrock Shore on November 10, 2013, 10:52:06 PM
I think there is a bit of Emperor's new clothes here. If you edited out the atmospheric clips of cranes, sunrise and meandering car journeys you'd halve the length of the program.

That said the ending was real WTF? 🗿
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: All of a Sludden on November 10, 2013, 11:30:55 PM
Quote from: Minder on November 10, 2013, 10:48:12 PM
Will tonight's episode be repeated ?

Saturday 22:55 RTE1
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: DownFanatic on November 11, 2013, 12:59:43 AM
Series 5 will go out with a bang. This series was really about planting the seeds.

Nidge will go a bit pyschotic and there will be a power struggle with him and Fran. Siobhan and Tommy will prob be major players in it too along with the cops.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on November 11, 2013, 09:39:36 AM
Thought it was a terrible ending myself... didn't really see the point in it. What was the point of the bit at the end? Nidge has lost it? Really disappointed in that it was well set up!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Cosmic Fool on November 11, 2013, 01:58:03 PM
I was disappointed with the ending although I think the meaning of the last scene wasn't that nidge has lost it more that he was releasing all the stress that has been building up over the weeks!

Season 5 should be better
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Under Lights on November 11, 2013, 02:37:13 PM
Season 3 of BBC's Sherlock is expected at the end of December. The last we seen of Sherlock he had fallen to his apparent death. Looking forward to seeing how he survived. Brilliant casting in this show.

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Denn Forever on November 11, 2013, 04:55:17 PM
Thankfully Moriarty never seems to die.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ONeill on November 11, 2013, 05:18:39 PM
I thought Sunday's Love/Hate was a disappointing end to an under-par series. Too many untidy narratives poorly resolved. Fcuk im.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Puckoon on November 11, 2013, 05:29:44 PM
Quote from: ONeill on November 11, 2013, 05:18:39 PM
I thought Sunday's Love/Hate was a disappointing end to an under-par series. Too many untidy narratives poorly resolved. Fcuk im.

Hope to watch the season finale tonight, but overall I would say this is the weakest season yet.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tuffy on November 11, 2013, 09:15:04 PM
Quote from: screenexile on November 11, 2013, 09:39:36 AM
Thought it was a terrible ending myself... didn't really see the point in it. What was the point of the bit at the end? Nidge has lost it? Really disappointed in that it was well set up!

I thought the final scenes last night was to do with Nidge going to the cop shop coked up to his eye balls & basically rubbing the cops noses in it (i.e. they know he's importing large amounts of drugs & here he is high as a kite & yet all they could charge him with is a public order offence). It showed a good reflection of his character till the very end. That's what I took it to be anyways!

The fact they're making a 5th series means the writers were somewhat caught between a rock & a hard place as to how to finish it last night - kill a few main characters / have a dramatic conclusion & round season 4 off on a high or hold onto them to keep interest in season 5!

Very hard to beat Season 3 no matter what they did!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: FermPundit on November 12, 2013, 10:01:57 PM
Borgen returns on BBC Four this Saturday night with a double episode. I bought the first two seasons a few months ago. It is a superb show!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Minder on November 12, 2013, 10:05:27 PM
Quote from: FermPundit on November 12, 2013, 10:01:57 PM
Borgen returns on BBC Four this Saturday night with a double episode. I bought the first two seasons a few months ago. It is a superb show!

Didn't think Season 2 was a a good as the first one but it's top drawer.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: muppet on November 12, 2013, 11:21:46 PM
For those who are years behind TV shows, like myself, just finished HBO's Rome on Netflix.

Trying to pick something that both of us can watch usually requires Middle-Eastern level negotiations, but this was one we both liked right from the start. Very enjoyable.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Don Johnson on November 13, 2013, 09:50:21 AM
Quote from: muppet on November 12, 2013, 11:21:46 PM
For those who are years behind TV shows, like myself, just finished HBO's Rome on Netflix.

Trying to pick something that both of us can watch usually requires Middle-Eastern level negotiations, but this was one we both liked right from the start. Very enjoyable.

Rome is a great show, think it was cancelled as the budget was getting too high.

The latest series of Boardwalk Empire really is shaping up nicely, two episodes to go, all set for a war now.

Anyone on here watch 'The League'? It is an excellent comedy about a fantasy football (NFL) league between a group of family and friends. Some hilarious stuff in it. Need to get the newest episodes of it and It's Always Sunny downloaded.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Walter Cronc on November 13, 2013, 09:57:16 AM
Quote from: Don Johnson on November 13, 2013, 09:50:21 AM
Quote from: muppet on November 12, 2013, 11:21:46 PM
For those who are years behind TV shows, like myself, just finished HBO's Rome on Netflix.

Trying to pick something that both of us can watch usually requires Middle-Eastern level negotiations, but this was one we both liked right from the start. Very enjoyable.

Rome is a great show, think it was cancelled as the budget was getting too high.

The latest series of Boardwalk Empire really is shaping up nicely, two episodes to go, all set for a war now.

Anyone on here watch 'The League'? It is an excellent comedy about a fantasy football (NFL) league between a group of family and friends. Some hilarious stuff in it. Need to get the newest episodes of it and It's Always Sunny downloaded.

Big fan of Boardwalk although havent seen the latest series.

Bought Homeland last week. First few episodes seem decent though not generally the biggest fan of CIA/FBI type shows. Is it worth pursuing??
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on November 13, 2013, 10:51:55 AM
Just watched the first 3 episodes of Boardwalk Empire season 4 and not been impressed so far.  Been watching the Blacklist which has been good so far, with Person Of Interest also back on too.  The Walking Dead is not hitting the heights either. 

Nearly caught up on Game of Thrones then the next shows on the list are Homeland and Breaking Bad.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on November 13, 2013, 11:27:10 AM
Quote from: Don Johnson on November 13, 2013, 09:50:21 AM
Quote from: muppet on November 12, 2013, 11:21:46 PM
For those who are years behind TV shows, like myself, just finished HBO's Rome on Netflix.

Trying to pick something that both of us can watch usually requires Middle-Eastern level negotiations, but this was one we both liked right from the start. Very enjoyable.

Rome is a great show, think it was cancelled as the budget was getting too high.

The latest series of Boardwalk Empire really is shaping up nicely, two episodes to go, all set for a war now.

Anyone on here watch 'The League'? It is an excellent comedy about a fantasy football (NFL) league between a group of family and friends. Some hilarious stuff in it.
Need to get the newest episodes of it and It's Always Sunny downloaded.

Really good comedy I love it... the new series is excellent again!

Watched season 1 of Borgen there the last few days... superb stuff I wouldn't say it's better than the West Wing because it does miss that element of fun in it but it's very well written and acted. Kind of a cross between West Wing and The Newsroom I'm looking forward to watching the rest of it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: BennyHarp on November 13, 2013, 01:49:06 PM
Does anyone watch the Mentalist? I've grown to quite enjoy it, I wonder if this is the last series and Red John's identity will be revealed. My missus is convinced it's Patrick Jane himself!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on November 13, 2013, 01:54:17 PM
Quote from: BennyHarp on November 13, 2013, 01:49:06 PM
Does anyone watch the Mentalist? I've grown to quite enjoy it, I wonder if this is the last series and Red John's identity will be revealed. My missus is convinced it's Patrick Jane himself!!
Stopped watching it a couple of years ago as it didn't seem to be reaching any conclusion. Might go back to it on your recommendation!

Criminal Minds is another we used to never miss and haven't watched for ages.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on November 13, 2013, 03:24:33 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on November 13, 2013, 01:54:17 PM
Quote from: BennyHarp on November 13, 2013, 01:49:06 PM
Does anyone watch the Mentalist? I've grown to quite enjoy it, I wonder if this is the last series and Red John's identity will be revealed. My missus is convinced it's Patrick Jane himself!!
Stopped watching it a couple of years ago as it didn't seem to be reaching any conclusion. Might go back to it on your recommendation!

Criminal Minds is another we used to never miss and haven't watched for ages.

Since Gideon left it hasn't been as good along with the fact the show follows basically the same format week after week (much like CSI, House and a few others). I stopped watching after season 7.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: muppet on November 13, 2013, 04:28:31 PM
Quote from: screenexile on November 13, 2013, 03:24:33 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on November 13, 2013, 01:54:17 PM
Quote from: BennyHarp on November 13, 2013, 01:49:06 PM
Does anyone watch the Mentalist? I've grown to quite enjoy it, I wonder if this is the last series and Red John's identity will be revealed. My missus is convinced it's Patrick Jane himself!!
Stopped watching it a couple of years ago as it didn't seem to be reaching any conclusion. Might go back to it on your recommendation!

Criminal Minds is another we used to never miss and haven't watched for ages.

Since Gideon left it hasn't been as good along with the fact the show follows basically the same format week after week (much like CSI, House and a few others). I stopped watching after season 7.

What did you think of the ending of House?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on November 13, 2013, 08:42:05 PM
Quote from: screenexile on November 13, 2013, 03:24:33 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on November 13, 2013, 01:54:17 PM
Quote from: BennyHarp on November 13, 2013, 01:49:06 PM
Does anyone watch the Mentalist? I've grown to quite enjoy it, I wonder if this is the last series and Red John's identity will be revealed. My missus is convinced it's Patrick Jane himself!!
Stopped watching it a couple of years ago as it didn't seem to be reaching any conclusion. Might go back to it on your recommendation!

Criminal Minds is another we used to never miss and haven't watched for ages.

Since Gideon left it hasn't been as good along with the fact the show follows basically the same format week after week (much like CSI, House and a few others). I stopped watching after season 7.
Aye the missus said it wasn't as good after he left to work for the CIA..
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on November 14, 2013, 11:22:29 AM
Quote from: muppet on November 13, 2013, 04:28:31 PM
Quote from: screenexile on November 13, 2013, 03:24:33 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on November 13, 2013, 01:54:17 PM
Quote from: BennyHarp on November 13, 2013, 01:49:06 PM
Does anyone watch the Mentalist? I've grown to quite enjoy it, I wonder if this is the last series and Red John's identity will be revealed. My missus is convinced it's Patrick Jane himself!!
Stopped watching it a couple of years ago as it didn't seem to be reaching any conclusion. Might go back to it on your recommendation!

Criminal Minds is another we used to never miss and haven't watched for ages.

Since Gideon left it hasn't been as good along with the fact the show follows basically the same format week after week (much like CSI, House and a few others). I stopped watching after season 7.

What did you think of the ending of House?

It was alright I guess, a bit too much of a happy ending for my liking but I've seen worse endings to series'. To be fair I was just watching it to finishe it really.

I'm a bit the same with Dexter as I've yet to see the last 3 episodes of it either. I will at some stage but this season hasn't been very good which is why I've lost interest but I still want to finish it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on November 14, 2013, 09:13:27 PM
Worth recording, a highly recommended/rated documentary on Sky Atlantic 1am  The Act of Killing
http://www.radiotimes.com/film/cp5jcm/the-act-of-killing (http://www.radiotimes.com/film/cp5jcm/the-act-of-killing)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on November 14, 2013, 09:46:22 PM
Quote from: Main Street on November 14, 2013, 09:13:27 PM
Worth recording, a highly recommended/rated documentary on Sky Atlantic 1am  The Act of Killing
http://www.radiotimes.com/film/cp5jcm/the-act-of-killing (http://www.radiotimes.com/film/cp5jcm/the-act-of-killing)
Thanks sir. Surprised this is on tv already.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ballinaman on November 17, 2013, 06:56:32 PM
Generation War tonight on RTE2 looks like it could be very good. Got huge ratings when it was shown in Germany earlier in the year. Subtitle warning for those who don't like foreign shows or movies though.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggy90 on November 18, 2013, 08:41:47 AM
Quote from: Main Street on November 14, 2013, 09:13:27 PM
Worth recording, a highly recommended/rated documentary on Sky Atlantic 1am  The Act of Killing
http://www.radiotimes.com/film/cp5jcm/the-act-of-killing (http://www.radiotimes.com/film/cp5jcm/the-act-of-killing)

Missed that MS, do you know if/when it's repeated?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: CD on November 18, 2013, 09:18:38 AM
Quote from: ballinaman on November 17, 2013, 06:56:32 PM
Generation War tonight on RTE2 looks like it could be very good. Got huge ratings when it was shown in Germany earlier in the year. Subtitle warning for those who don't like foreign shows or movies though.

Anyone watch this one - taped it and wondering if it's worth getting into!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Croí na hÉireann on November 18, 2013, 03:59:22 PM
Quote from: CD on November 18, 2013, 09:18:38 AM
Quote from: ballinaman on November 17, 2013, 06:56:32 PM
Generation War tonight on RTE2 looks like it could be very good. Got huge ratings when it was shown in Germany earlier in the year. Subtitle warning for those who don't like foreign shows or movies though.

Anyone watch this one - taped it and wondering if it's worth getting into!

Anyone know if its being repeated this week?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ballinaman on November 18, 2013, 04:00:06 PM
Quote from: Croí na hÉireann on November 18, 2013, 03:59:22 PM
Quote from: CD on November 18, 2013, 09:18:38 AM
Quote from: ballinaman on November 17, 2013, 06:56:32 PM
Generation War tonight on RTE2 looks like it could be very good. Got huge ratings when it was shown in Germany earlier in the year. Subtitle warning for those who don't like foreign shows or movies though.

Anyone watch this one - taped it and wondering if it's worth getting into!

Anyone know if its being repeated this week?
It's due to be on BBC soon, probably next weekend. It's on RTE player now.

Thought it was excellent. Well worth a look.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on November 21, 2013, 04:00:49 PM
Can someone confirm if ProjectFreeTV is down?? I'm getting the "Error-site blocked" message and wondering if it's just work has blocked it or BT!

www.free-tv-video-online.me/internet/episodes/

This copyright clamp down could be a major problem for me!

Before I get any smartass comments I stream the shows at work before I leave so I can watch them at home where I can't get proper internet!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on November 21, 2013, 09:15:21 PM
Quote from: ziggy90 on November 18, 2013, 08:41:47 AM
Quote from: Main Street on November 14, 2013, 09:13:27 PM
Worth recording, a highly recommended/rated documentary on Sky Atlantic 1am  The Act of Killing
http://www.radiotimes.com/film/cp5jcm/the-act-of-killing (http://www.radiotimes.com/film/cp5jcm/the-act-of-killing)

Missed that MS, do you know if/when it's repeated?
That would be beyond my scope.
Heres a link to download it, in 2 parts.
http://ul.to/ikuw6l61
http://ul.to/tqd8qr4z
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Canalman on November 28, 2013, 09:36:13 AM
Watched last night the  first couple of episodes of US House of Cards with Kevin Spacey. Excellent so far and on a par with the earlier English version which I also liked.

Dexter S6 so far is enjoyable enough. By right this programme should be dung but it is actually imo very good. Maybe it is Miami summery setting that makes the series.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on November 28, 2013, 09:59:12 AM
Quote from: Canalman on November 28, 2013, 09:36:13 AM
Watched last night the  first couple of episodes of US House of Cards with Kevin Spacey. Excellent so far and on a par with the earlier English version which I also liked.

Dexter S6 so far is enjoyable enough. By right this programme should be dung but it is actually imo very good. Maybe it is Miami summery setting that makes the series.

Dexter is very good and it's hard to understand why - hammy acting, poor characterisation, daft scripts and the annoying background monologue from Dexter.  I've been enthralled since day-one, but Mrs Boots switched off years ago. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Canalman on November 28, 2013, 12:51:08 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on November 28, 2013, 09:59:12 AM
Quote from: Canalman on November 28, 2013, 09:36:13 AM
Watched last night the  first couple of episodes of US House of Cards with Kevin Spacey. Excellent so far and on a par with the earlier English version which I also liked.

Dexter S6 so far is enjoyable enough. By right this programme should be dung but it is actually imo very good. Maybe it is Miami summery setting that makes the series.

Dexter is very good and it's hard to understand why - hammy acting, poor characterisation, daft scripts and the annoying background monologue from Dexter.  I've been enthralled since day-one, but Mrs Boots switched off years ago.

Very well put BB. Agree with you totally.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Newbridge Exile on November 28, 2013, 02:07:25 PM
Not into the whole MMA thing but came across the Ultimate Fighter 18 ( obviously well behind the times as the first 17 series have passed me by )on BT sport ,mad stuff  a reality show men and women  split into 2 teams ( competing separately) living in the house and getting on as a whole reasonable well, then knocking hells bells out of each other in the  a couple of hours later, both teams are coached by women one of which in particular (Rhonda Rousey) is a seriously scary dudette.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: armaghniac on December 03, 2013, 12:26:23 AM
Quote from: ballinaman on November 17, 2013, 06:56:32 PM
Generation War tonight on RTE2 looks like it could be very good. Got huge ratings when it was shown in Germany earlier in the year. Subtitle warning for those who don't like foreign shows or movies though.

This is definitely worth a watch and only 3 episodes, all of them still on RTÉ player. It is on the BBC in a few weeks.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on December 03, 2013, 11:16:21 PM
After watching the first series on Sky Arts & the hoors not showing the 2nd, I bought Hatufim / Prisoners of War Boxset (directly from Israel, customs charge of £12 too the bastids). For anyone who watched series 1, series 2 is just f**king superb.

(This is the show that Homeland is based on).
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: CD on December 04, 2013, 12:54:57 PM
Quote from: armaghniac on December 03, 2013, 12:26:23 AM
Quote from: ballinaman on November 17, 2013, 06:56:32 PM
Generation War tonight on RTE2 looks like it could be very good. Got huge ratings when it was shown in Germany earlier in the year. Subtitle warning for those who don't like foreign shows or movies though.

This is definitely worth a watch and only 3 episodes, all of them still on RTÉ player. It is on the BBC in a few weeks.

Mrs CD and I watched the first instalment of this last night - really enjoyed it. Nicely set up now to see what happens to the five key protagonists. I love the fact that they are all essentially flawed and 3/5 have bought into the Nazi propaganda. The show doesn't attempt to excuse or justify - strongly recommended!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Canalman on December 04, 2013, 03:21:38 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on December 03, 2013, 11:16:21 PM
After watching the first series on Sky Arts & the hoors not showing the 2nd, I bought Hatufim / Prisoners of War Boxset (directly from Israel, customs charge of £12 too the bastids). For anyone who watched series 1, series 2 is just f**king superb.

(This is the show that Homeland is based on).

Thanks, will watch out for that. S1 was excellent.


Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggy90 on December 04, 2013, 05:54:05 PM
Quote from: Canalman on December 04, 2013, 03:21:38 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on December 03, 2013, 11:16:21 PM
After watching the first series on Sky Arts & the hoors not showing the 2nd, I bought Hatufim / Prisoners of War Boxset (directly from Israel, customs charge of £12 too the bastids). For anyone who watched series 1, series 2 is just f**king superb.

(This is the show that Homeland is based on).

Thanks, will watch out for that. S1 was excellent.

Same as that, I'd appreciate a heads up if it returns as I tend not to look at the schedule for Sky Arts.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: the Deel Rover on December 04, 2013, 08:45:08 PM
Missed friday night lights 1st time round . Its on sky atlantic again started this week enjoyed the 1st episode
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on December 05, 2013, 01:59:54 PM
Quote from: the Deel Rover on December 04, 2013, 08:45:08 PM
Missed friday night lights 1st time round . Its on sky atlantic again started this week enjoyed the 1st episode

First few seasons are very good. Turns a bit shit later on and becomes more of a "teen" drama.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ballinaman on December 05, 2013, 02:03:15 PM
Anyone see the latest Walking Dead?....jaysus....fairly dark!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Bingo on December 05, 2013, 02:05:06 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on December 05, 2013, 02:03:15 PM
Anyone see the latest Walking Dead?....jaysus....fairly dark!

That the mid-season finale that was aired in US on Sunday or last Fridays one on over here? Seen all but the mid-season finale.

Homeland has picked up the pace again with Brody back involved and more action. Story is strectching though.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ballinaman on December 05, 2013, 02:07:36 PM
Quote from: Bingo on December 05, 2013, 02:05:06 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on December 05, 2013, 02:03:15 PM
Anyone see the latest Walking Dead?....jaysus....fairly dark!

That the mid-season finale that was aired in US on Sunday or last Fridays one on over here? Seen all but the mid-season finale.

Homeland has picked up the pace again with Brody back involved and more action. Story is strectching though.
The US one, I watched it on Monday after downloading it. Brace yourself!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Bingo on December 05, 2013, 02:19:29 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on December 05, 2013, 02:07:36 PM
Quote from: Bingo on December 05, 2013, 02:05:06 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on December 05, 2013, 02:03:15 PM
Anyone see the latest Walking Dead?....jaysus....fairly dark!

That the mid-season finale that was aired in US on Sunday or last Fridays one on over here? Seen all but the mid-season finale.

Homeland has picked up the pace again with Brody back involved and more action. Story is strectching though.
The US one, I watched it on Monday after downloading it. Brace yourself!

This season has been a bit stop/start to date with small stories taking up alot of air time eg the flu, Irish woman with head in the bag, Carol leaving, etc. With the Gov back you'd expect things to push on a bit more, so maybe this will happen now.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on December 05, 2013, 02:52:28 PM
Quote from: Bingo on December 05, 2013, 02:05:06 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on December 05, 2013, 02:03:15 PM
Anyone see the latest Walking Dead?....jaysus....fairly dark!

That the mid-season finale that was aired in US on Sunday or last Fridays one on over here? Seen all but the mid-season finale.

Homeland has picked up the pace again with Brody back involved and more action. Story is strectching though.

The mid season finale that is on this Friday is apparently nuts, looking forward to it. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on December 05, 2013, 09:34:53 PM
Quote from: CD on December 04, 2013, 12:54:57 PM
Quote from: armaghniac on December 03, 2013, 12:26:23 AM
Quote from: ballinaman on November 17, 2013, 06:56:32 PM
Generation War tonight on RTE2 looks like it could be very good. Got huge ratings when it was shown in Germany earlier in the year. Subtitle warning for those who don't like foreign shows or movies though.

This is definitely worth a watch and only 3 episodes, all of them still on RTÉ player. It is on the BBC in a few weeks.

Mrs CD and I watched the first instalment of this last night - really enjoyed it. Nicely set up now to see what happens to the five key protagonists. I love the fact that they are all essentially flawed and 3/5 have bought into the Nazi propaganda. The show doesn't attempt to excuse or justify - strongly recommended!
I just finished this mini series last night and rated it very highly but the exceptions sadly bring it down to the gutter.
One of the exceptions was so blatant it destroyed any credibility the series had, and that was the portrayal of the Poles resistance (the AK) as rabid anti semites, afflicted with extreme Jewphobia and any Polish farmer in the series was generally a rabid anti semite and a collaberator with the germans. You'd wonder what perception the german filmmakers or germans in generaL  have of the Polish resistance to Nazi german occupation, but this extreme depiction in the series was so deranged it was beyond belief.
It's almost as if, yes the German were bad but the Polish resistance was worse and the Russians were just pure evil.
Compare to those 2, maybe we were not that bad.

It's not that I expect germans to wearing sackcloth and ashes about WW2, but I'd expect a half way rational account of The Polish resistance.
If you keep in mind that this series is also an exercise in crude revisionism, then it's well worth a look.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: armaghniac on December 05, 2013, 09:56:40 PM
Quote from: Main Street on December 05, 2013, 09:34:53 PM
I just finished this mini series last night and rated it very highly but the exceptions sadly bring it down to the gutter.
One of the exceptions was so blatant it destroyed any credibility the series had, and that was the portrayal of the Poles resistance (the AK) as rabid anti semites, afflicted with extreme Jewphobia and any Polish farmer in the series was generally a rabid anti semite and a collaberator with the germans. You'd wonder what perception the german filmmakers or germans in generaL  have of the Polish resistance to Nazi german occupation, but this extreme depiction in the series was so deranged it was beyond belief.
It's almost as if, yes the German were bad but the Polish resistance was worse and the Russians were just pure evil.
Compare to those 2, maybe we were not that bad.

It's not that I expect germans to wearing sackcloth and ashes about WW2, but I'd expect a half way rational account of The Polish resistance.
If you keep in mind that this series is also an exercise in crude revisionism, then it's well worth a look.

I think the comments about Poland are very valid and this series has caused controversy elsewhere. A scenario where the Polish are more anti Jew than the Germans is a very suspect. Also both the army guys killed their superiors, which is not quite typical either. The out and out Gestapo guy working in public for the Americans sounds like a stretch too. Not sure that the Russians portrayal was unfair.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on December 05, 2013, 11:43:15 PM
Quote from: armaghniac on December 05, 2013, 09:56:40 PM
Quote from: Main Street on December 05, 2013, 09:34:53 PM
I just finished this mini series last night and rated it very highly but the exceptions sadly bring it down to the gutter.
One of the exceptions was so blatant it destroyed any credibility the series had, and that was the portrayal of the Poles resistance (the AK) as rabid anti semites, afflicted with extreme Jewphobia and any Polish farmer in the series was generally a rabid anti semite and a collaberator with the germans. You'd wonder what perception the german filmmakers or germans in generaL  have of the Polish resistance to Nazi german occupation, but this extreme depiction in the series was so deranged it was beyond belief.
It's almost as if, yes the German were bad but the Polish resistance was worse and the Russians were just pure evil.
Compare to those 2, maybe we were not that bad.

It's not that I expect germans to wearing sackcloth and ashes about WW2, but I'd expect a half way rational account of The Polish resistance.
If you keep in mind that this series is also an exercise in crude revisionism, then it's well worth a look.

I think the comments about Poland are very valid and this series has caused controversy elsewhere. A scenario where the Polish are more anti Jew than the Germans is a very suspect. Also both the army guys killed their superiors, which is not quite typical either. The out and out Gestapo guy working in public for the Americans sounds like a stretch too. Not sure that the Russians portrayal was unfair.
You kinda got the impression that they wanted to get over the message that everybody was Nazi,  that Germans were no more Nazi than everybody else, in fact Germans were more honest and had integrity despite the Nazi taint.  And that they thought to portray the absolute US complicity with such a high profile Nazi SS officer getting a desk job where he would be confronting German citizens that he had previously terrified for 15 years.
The more I think about it, the more I'd say chuck the series into the sewer, it doesn't deserve the privilege to be screened on public service tv.

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on December 06, 2013, 09:02:13 AM
Interesting comments lads; appreciated. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ballinaman on December 06, 2013, 09:05:26 AM
Quote from: Main Street on December 05, 2013, 11:43:15 PM
Quote from: armaghniac on December 05, 2013, 09:56:40 PM
Quote from: Main Street on December 05, 2013, 09:34:53 PM
I just finished this mini series last night and rated it very highly but the exceptions sadly bring it down to the gutter.
One of the exceptions was so blatant it destroyed any credibility the series had, and that was the portrayal of the Poles resistance (the AK) as rabid anti semites, afflicted with extreme Jewphobia and any Polish farmer in the series was generally a rabid anti semite and a collaberator with the germans. You'd wonder what perception the german filmmakers or germans in generaL  have of the Polish resistance to Nazi german occupation, but this extreme depiction in the series was so deranged it was beyond belief.
It's almost as if, yes the German were bad but the Polish resistance was worse and the Russians were just pure evil.
Compare to those 2, maybe we were not that bad.

It's not that I expect germans to wearing sackcloth and ashes about WW2, but I'd expect a half way rational account of The Polish resistance.
If you keep in mind that this series is also an exercise in crude revisionism, then it's well worth a look.

I think the comments about Poland are very valid and this series has caused controversy elsewhere. A scenario where the Polish are more anti Jew than the Germans is a very suspect. Also both the army guys killed their superiors, which is not quite typical either. The out and out Gestapo guy working in public for the Americans sounds like a stretch too. Not sure that the Russians portrayal was unfair.
You kinda got the impression that they wanted to get over the message that everybody was Nazi,  that Germans were no more Nazi than everybody else, in fact Germans were more honest and had integrity despite the Nazi taint.  And that they thought to portray the absolute US complicity with such a high profile Nazi SS officer getting a desk job where he would be confronting German citizens that he had previously terrified for 15 years.
The more I think about it, the more I'd say chuck the series into the sewer, it doesn't deserve the privilege to be screened on public service tv.
I'd agree with that, I had a read about it online before seeing it and read how there was outrage in Poland. Seeing as it was made for German TV, couldn't see it portraying themselves as the sum of all evil so I wasn't really surprised by how it panned out. If you are to judge it as a piece of fiction then it was fairly well shot and acted I thought.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: CD on December 06, 2013, 09:11:31 AM
Obviously these themes weren't immediately evident in the first part lads - I'm going to watch part 2 over the weekend - I'll be interested to see the treatment of Poles and Ukrainians as it develops. I wasn't aware that the series had been the subject of such criticism. I was just reading about it there - loads of discussion online about this.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: muppet on December 06, 2013, 08:17:02 PM
Quote from: Main Street on December 05, 2013, 11:43:15 PM
Quote from: armaghniac on December 05, 2013, 09:56:40 PM
Quote from: Main Street on December 05, 2013, 09:34:53 PM
I just finished this mini series last night and rated it very highly but the exceptions sadly bring it down to the gutter.
One of the exceptions was so blatant it destroyed any credibility the series had, and that was the portrayal of the Poles resistance (the AK) as rabid anti semites, afflicted with extreme Jewphobia and any Polish farmer in the series was generally a rabid anti semite and a collaberator with the germans. You'd wonder what perception the german filmmakers or germans in generaL  have of the Polish resistance to Nazi german occupation, but this extreme depiction in the series was so deranged it was beyond belief.
It's almost as if, yes the German were bad but the Polish resistance was worse and the Russians were just pure evil.
Compare to those 2, maybe we were not that bad.

It's not that I expect germans to wearing sackcloth and ashes about WW2, but I'd expect a half way rational account of The Polish resistance.
If you keep in mind that this series is also an exercise in crude revisionism, then it's well worth a look.

I think the comments about Poland are very valid and this series has caused controversy elsewhere. A scenario where the Polish are more anti Jew than the Germans is a very suspect. Also both the army guys killed their superiors, which is not quite typical either. The out and out Gestapo guy working in public for the Americans sounds like a stretch too. Not sure that the Russians portrayal was unfair.
You kinda got the impression that they wanted to get over the message that everybody was Nazi,  that Germans were no more Nazi than everybody else, in fact Germans were more honest and had integrity despite the Nazi taint.  And that they thought to portray the absolute US complicity with such a high profile Nazi SS officer getting a desk job where he would be confronting German citizens that he had previously terrified for 15 years.
The more I think about it, the more I'd say chuck the series into the sewer, it doesn't deserve the privilege to be screened on public service tv.

I know little of the Poles in the 1930s but not too many decades earlier, on this island, both of the main communities had religious leaders, among others, who were vocally anti-semite.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: armaghniac on December 06, 2013, 09:29:04 PM
Poland had the biggest Jewish population of any country, as previous Kings had encouraged their arrival and as in subsequent times life there was preferable for Jews compared to Germany or Russia. There was tension there in the 1930s and anti-Semitism to be sure, but only in the ha'penny place compared to Germany. Also in the war Jews were seen as being somewhat pro-Russian, never a good plan in Poland.

So the events like those in the series could have happened, their depiction as the only events in Poland in a 3 part series would be very misleading for anyone without some acquaintance with history.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on December 06, 2013, 10:46:21 PM
Quote from: muppet on December 06, 2013, 08:17:02 PM
Quote from: Main Street on December 05, 2013, 11:43:15 PM
Quote from: armaghniac on December 05, 2013, 09:56:40 PM
Quote from: Main Street on December 05, 2013, 09:34:53 PM
I just finished this mini series last night and rated it very highly but the exceptions sadly bring it down to the gutter.
One of the exceptions was so blatant it destroyed any credibility the series had, and that was the portrayal of the Poles resistance (the AK) as rabid anti semites, afflicted with extreme Jewphobia and any Polish farmer in the series was generally a rabid anti semite and a collaberator with the germans. You'd wonder what perception the german filmmakers or germans in generaL  have of the Polish resistance to Nazi german occupation, but this extreme depiction in the series was so deranged it was beyond belief.
It's almost as if, yes the German were bad but the Polish resistance was worse and the Russians were just pure evil.
Compare to those 2, maybe we were not that bad.

It's not that I expect germans to wearing sackcloth and ashes about WW2, but I'd expect a half way rational account of The Polish resistance.
If you keep in mind that this series is also an exercise in crude revisionism, then it's well worth a look.

I think the comments about Poland are very valid and this series has caused controversy elsewhere. A scenario where the Polish are more anti Jew than the Germans is a very suspect. Also both the army guys killed their superiors, which is not quite typical either. The out and out Gestapo guy working in public for the Americans sounds like a stretch too. Not sure that the Russians portrayal was unfair.
You kinda got the impression that they wanted to get over the message that everybody was Nazi,  that Germans were no more Nazi than everybody else, in fact Germans were more honest and had integrity despite the Nazi taint.  And that they thought to portray the absolute US complicity with such a high profile Nazi SS officer getting a desk job where he would be confronting German citizens that he had previously terrified for 15 years.
The more I think about it, the more I'd say chuck the series into the sewer, it doesn't deserve the privilege to be screened on public service tv.

I know little of the Poles in the 1930s but not too many decades earlier, on this island, both of the main communities had religious leaders, among others, who were vocally anti-semite.
I don't know what your point is Muppet or what relevance it has to the portrayal of the Polish resistance AK as  murderous rabid anti semites, by the German filmmakers, who claim they were working on some precise historical documents.
Anti Semitism was common right across Europe at that time  but only one country took the decision to exterminate them. And wherever Germany occupied, the rabid anti semites crawled out of their sewer and did the Germans bidding. Germany was responsible for empowering and arming  the anti semite/ ultra fascist movements right across Europe after 1939, in the lands it invaded/occupied and that also included Poland. 
There's no recorded detail of such a train (depicted in the film) being attacked in that way it was and there's no account of Jews being left locked up in the train carriages by the AK.
The so called accurate portrayal claimed by the german filmmakers of the the Polish resistance is a one dimensional poisoned portrayal. That's it, that's the everlasting image you have of Poles, they were murderous anti semites.

On another point,there was a very good account given of partisan activity and german reprisals against the population and the debate amongst the partisans about the morality of their actions, if the consequence was to bring about such payback against their people.
No such debate by the partisans was allowed  in the film for the jewish question, jews were to be murdered on sight. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on December 09, 2013, 10:24:16 PM
Perhaps for the recording schedule, there's an interesting looking documentary on Film 4  early Tue morn 1.50am called Benda Bilili.

About the rise to fame of a bunch of elderly musicians who're paraplegic, joining together with a few street kids to form a band and hitch their way up the rocky road to World Music fame.

(http://img2-3.timeinc.net/ew/i/2011/09/27/benda-bilili_320.jpg)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: trileacman on December 10, 2013, 01:37:55 AM
Quote from: muppet on December 06, 2013, 08:17:02 PM
Quote from: Main Street on December 05, 2013, 11:43:15 PM
Quote from: armaghniac on December 05, 2013, 09:56:40 PM
Quote from: Main Street on December 05, 2013, 09:34:53 PM
I just finished this mini series last night and rated it very highly but the exceptions sadly bring it down to the gutter.
One of the exceptions was so blatant it destroyed any credibility the series had, and that was the portrayal of the Poles resistance (the AK) as rabid anti semites, afflicted with extreme Jewphobia and any Polish farmer in the series was generally a rabid anti semite and a collaberator with the germans. You'd wonder what perception the german filmmakers or germans in generaL  have of the Polish resistance to Nazi german occupation, but this extreme depiction in the series was so deranged it was beyond belief.
It's almost as if, yes the German were bad but the Polish resistance was worse and the Russians were just pure evil.
Compare to those 2, maybe we were not that bad.

It's not that I expect germans to wearing sackcloth and ashes about WW2, but I'd expect a half way rational account of The Polish resistance.
If you keep in mind that this series is also an exercise in crude revisionism, then it's well worth a look.

I think the comments about Poland are very valid and this series has caused controversy elsewhere. A scenario where the Polish are more anti Jew than the Germans is a very suspect. Also both the army guys killed their superiors, which is not quite typical either. The out and out Gestapo guy working in public for the Americans sounds like a stretch too. Not sure that the Russians portrayal was unfair.
You kinda got the impression that they wanted to get over the message that everybody was Nazi,  that Germans were no more Nazi than everybody else, in fact Germans were more honest and had integrity despite the Nazi taint.  And that they thought to portray the absolute US complicity with such a high profile Nazi SS officer getting a desk job where he would be confronting German citizens that he had previously terrified for 15 years.
The more I think about it, the more I'd say chuck the series into the sewer, it doesn't deserve the privilege to be screened on public service tv.
I know little of the Poles in the 1930s but not too many decades earlier, on this island, both of the main communities had religious leaders, among others, who were vocally anti-semite.

Don't know what you're trying to say there or the relevance either. It's a bizarre inclusion in the thread. A religious leader 100 years ago who was vocally anti-semite? Sure you could probably name a huge array of Christian leaders currently in America who are anti-Semite or anti-Muslim. You could pick another hundred Muslim leaders who are vocally anti-Christian and get another hundred Jewish leaders who are vocally anti-Shia.

Are you trying to draw parallels between the Irish churches and what happened in Poland in the 30s? Bit of a f**king stretch. Or perhaps you're suggesting that anti-Semitism in the 30's was happening everywhere and excuse what went on in Poland?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on December 10, 2013, 08:32:47 AM
This is a thread for TV show recommendations. I'm sure the anti-Semitism during WWII thread is elsewhere.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: CD on December 10, 2013, 03:40:21 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on December 10, 2013, 08:32:47 AM
This is a thread for TV show recommendations. I'm sure the anti-Semitism during WWII thread is elsewhere.

Well said Tony

Finished watching Generation War last night. As a piece of TV I thought it was excellent. Reminded me in parts of 'All Quiet on the Western Front' - the book.

I'd strongly recommend it to anyone - it had me gripped all the way through. 4 hours really well spent. Mrs CD enjoyed it as well. Wish there were a few more of them.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on December 10, 2013, 04:17:58 PM
Jaysis the mid season finale of The Walking Dead was fairly rough!
Brilliant stuff altogether.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Bingo on December 10, 2013, 04:23:03 PM
Quote from: laoislad on December 10, 2013, 04:17:58 PM
Jaysis the mid season finale of The Walking Dead was fairly rough!
Brilliant stuff altogether.

Was certainly action packed and a bit mad. It will definately make the second half of the season interesting and back to the early days of survival. Wonder will it go much more down the road of the comics.

One then that was funny though was daryl using the Walker as a shield against the gun fire and then he just threw the grenade after about 2 yards. Surely A: The bullets would have went through a zombie and B: Why didn't he just throw the grenade in the first place.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: God14 on December 10, 2013, 04:24:56 PM
Not sure how I missed it the first time round, but I have been watching 'The Thick of it' recently on Netflix
Some real laugh out loud moments. Very funny show.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Dinny Breen on December 10, 2013, 05:16:24 PM
QuoteWas certainly action packed and a bit mad. It will definately make the second half of the season interesting and back to the early days of survival. Wonder will it go much more down the road of the comics.

After series two I thought it had moved away from the core of the Comics plus the comic series isn't finished yet. Had just aboy given up after series 3 but have started series 4 which is enjoyable, need a spoiler function on this board.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on December 10, 2013, 10:34:18 PM
Quote from: CD on December 10, 2013, 03:40:21 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on December 10, 2013, 08:32:47 AM
This is a thread for TV show recommendations. I'm sure the anti-Semitism during WWII thread is elsewhere.

Well said Tony

Finished watching Generation War last night. As a piece of TV I thought it was excellent. Reminded me in parts of 'All Quiet on the Western Front' - the book.

I'd strongly recommend it to anyone - it had me gripped all the way through. 4 hours really well spent. Mrs CD enjoyed it as well. Wish there were a few more of them.
It's a "well said Tony"  about a random disconnected discussion breaking out about anti semitism,  but that does not apply when the discussion is germane to a critique of the tv program.
When its tied to what the show purports,  it's then an important part of a constructive critical discussion about an important glaring obvious fault in an otherwise very decent show.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on December 11, 2013, 08:16:26 AM
The mid season finale of Walking Dead was very good, but for too long they have been stuck in the prison therefore I am glad they are going to be back out on the road again now.  Crazy to see Hershel go (and in the way he did) but was glad to see the Governor get his medicine.  Was also very glad to see that tube in the tank get sorted out.  As long as they don't kill off Hershels daughter Ill be happy.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Orior on December 11, 2013, 12:17:30 PM
Monday evening's television:

Father Ted - The stolen whistle episode. One of the funniest ever.

Republic of Telly - I don't get it. Not funny at all.

Naked Camera - The writers tried, but the setups just weren't funny. All been done before, nothing original.

Come on RTE. You cannot rely on Father Ted forever.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on December 11, 2013, 12:21:09 PM
Right, if Brody gets out of this jam then Homeland will become a Sci-Fi show
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jonah on December 11, 2013, 01:28:03 PM
nrico2006 again making sure none of need to watch any of these shows by telling us everything that happened on them. ::)

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on December 11, 2013, 02:06:12 PM
You would swear I am the only one talking about the goings on in a show on this thread.  Instead of wasting the effort of exercising your fingers via typing, why not use the head and avoid reading any posts that are related to a show that you are not up to date with.  Thats what anyone with half a brain would do anyway.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jonah on December 11, 2013, 02:09:35 PM
No,anyone with half a brain would write SPOILER ALERT before they post.
It happens on every other forum I'm on from boards.ie to F365 they all have a spoiler alert notice. I can't understand why idiots like yourself don't use it on here.
You are by far the worst offender.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on December 11, 2013, 02:12:48 PM
Quote from: Jonah on December 11, 2013, 02:09:35 PM
No,anyone with half a brain would write SPOILER ALERT before they post.
It happens on every other forum I'm on. I can't understand why idiots like yourself don't use it on here.
You are by far the worst offender.

So if someone starts writing about a series finale (that you have yet to watch), you actually read on through the aforementioned paragraph which ultimately leads to a spoiler?  Do you still get someone to press the wee button at the lights and hold your hand when you are crossing the road?

On another note, up to S3 E6 of Game Of Thrones, unbelievable show.  Expected it to be as dull as LOTR, but different quality altogether.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: J OGorman on December 11, 2013, 02:16:46 PM
jonah's right

Folk near wet themselves to tell the world whats the latest goings on in a show...STOP IT for the love of god !

PS: can you do 'spoiler' content on this site ie you can hide text the reader has to highlight to read? RAWK has it, good job
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Bingo on December 11, 2013, 02:19:39 PM
F365 has the spoiler as does boards etc, maybe Ziggy or one of the other mods can look into it.

I was trying to be discreet on my earlier post on it but nrico tells it as he sees it  :)

Re Homeland - it will be good alright to see him pulling this one off.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on December 11, 2013, 02:41:50 PM
Quote from: Bingo on December 11, 2013, 02:19:39 PM
F365 has the spoiler as does boards etc, maybe Ziggy or one of the other mods can look into it.

I was trying to be discreet on my earlier post on it but nrico tells it as he sees it  :)

Re Homeland - it will be good alright to see him pulling this one off.

Not a spoiler ;D, said to her last night that it's going to be like a scene from the old Flash Gordon shows, Flash falls off a cliff and there's no way he can survive, following week it's a different scene altogether!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Celt_Man on December 18, 2013, 12:17:05 AM
HOLY f**k!! HOLY f**k!! HOLY f**k!! HOLY f**k!! HOLY f**k!! HOLY f**k!! HOLY f**k!! HOLY f**k!! HOLY f**k!!

SPOLIER ALERT!!

The Mid-Season of The Walking Dead was fecking unbelievable!!! No one or nothing was safe!!

Can't fecking wait till first week of February or so!!  Yawn Governor boyo is nothing but a pup!!  Although those few episodes in the middle made ya warm to him..

Thought Rick was a goner and the last few scenes before they leave the prison yard.... As I said above - HOLY f**k!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Minder on December 20, 2013, 10:56:53 PM
Thought Borgen III was very good, but the smarmy English fella annoyed the f**k out of me.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on December 20, 2013, 11:02:35 PM
Quote from: Celt_Man on December 18, 2013, 12:17:05 AM
HOLY f**k!! HOLY f**k!! HOLY f**k!! HOLY f**k!! HOLY f**k!! HOLY f**k!! HOLY f**k!! HOLY f**k!! HOLY f**k!!

SPOLIER ALERT!!

The Mid-Season of The Walking Dead was fecking unbelievable!!! No one or nothing was safe!!

Can't fecking wait till first week of February or so!!  Yawn Governor boyo is nothing but a pup!!  Although those few episodes in the middle made ya warm to him..

Thought Rick was a goner and the last few scenes before they leave the prison yard.... As I said above - HOLY f**k!!
+100
Best show on TV.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on December 28, 2013, 01:18:26 PM
Nearly finished season 3 of The Shield. One of best shows I've watched, flat out from the word go. I love Vic and his team, they don't give a f**k.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: CD on December 28, 2013, 02:06:12 PM
Quote from: Minder on December 20, 2013, 10:56:53 PM
Thought Borgen III was very good, but the smarmy English fella annoyed the f**k out of me.

It's in their nature
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on December 29, 2013, 12:33:16 PM
Quote from: Canalman on November 28, 2013, 12:51:08 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on November 28, 2013, 09:59:12 AM
Quote from: Canalman on November 28, 2013, 09:36:13 AM
Watched last night the  first couple of episodes of US House of Cards with Kevin Spacey. Excellent so far and on a par with the earlier English version which I also liked.

Dexter S6 so far is enjoyable enough. By right this programme should be dung but it is actually imo very good. Maybe it is Miami summery setting that makes the series.

Dexter is very good and it's hard to understand why - hammy acting, poor characterisation, daft scripts and the annoying background monologue from Dexter.  I've been enthralled since day-one, but Mrs Boots switched off years ago.

Very well put BB. Agree with you totally.
Totally? What about the Julia Styles series then?  Nothing quite matches  the pounding heartbeat of vigilante romance.
Given another series, she would have lovingly chipped chunks of wood from Dexter's character.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggy90 on December 30, 2013, 01:47:51 PM
Quote from: Main Street on December 05, 2013, 09:34:53 PM
Quote from: CD on December 04, 2013, 12:54:57 PM
Quote from: armaghniac on December 03, 2013, 12:26:23 AM
Quote from: ballinaman on November 17, 2013, 06:56:32 PM
Generation War tonight on RTE2 looks like it could be very good. Got huge ratings when it was shown in Germany earlier in the year. Subtitle warning for those who don't like foreign shows or movies though.

This is definitely worth a watch and only 3 episodes, all of them still on RTÉ player. It is on the BBC in a few weeks.

Mrs CD and I watched the first instalment of this last night - really enjoyed it. Nicely set up now to see what happens to the five key protagonists. I love the fact that they are all essentially flawed and 3/5 have bought into the Nazi propaganda. The show doesn't attempt to excuse or justify - strongly recommended!
I just finished this mini series last night and rated it very highly but the exceptions sadly bring it down to the gutter.
One of the exceptions was so blatant it destroyed any credibility the series had, and that was the portrayal of the Poles resistance (the AK) as rabid anti semites, afflicted with extreme Jewphobia and any Polish farmer in the series was generally a rabid anti semite and a collaberator with the germans. You'd wonder what perception the german filmmakers or germans in generaL  have of the Polish resistance to Nazi german occupation, but this extreme depiction in the series was so deranged it was beyond belief.
It's almost as if, yes the German were bad but the Polish resistance was worse and the Russians were just pure evil.
Compare to those 2, maybe we were not that bad.

It's not that I expect germans to wearing sackcloth and ashes about WW2, but I'd expect a half way rational account of The Polish resistance.
If you keep in mind that this series is also an exercise in crude revisionism, then it's well worth a look.

Does anyone know the date this is being aired on BBC? I'd appreciate a heads up, cheers.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on December 30, 2013, 05:28:33 PM
Quote from: ziggy90 on December 30, 2013, 01:47:51 PM

Does anyone know the date this is being aired on BBC? I'd appreciate a heads up, cheers.
Most probably it has already been screened by BBC2.

GW 3 episodes
http://tinyurl.com/qz3v4bn
http://tinyurl.com/kwlu6x7
http://tinyurl.com/kz6kegm

subs
http://tinyurl.com/kxhyrtm
http://tinyurl.com/qbmxlt7
http://tinyurl.com/o5oseot
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Canalman on December 31, 2013, 03:23:56 PM
Seen Generation War recently. Watchable alright if only for the scenes on the Eastern Front. SPOILER ALERT .....................................................  the Germans lose in the end.

Bit too many convenient coincidences at the end but not a bad show all the same.  6/10.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on January 01, 2014, 12:52:56 AM
Watched first series of Luther there I got it as a boxset for Christmas ... Great great stuff! Good storylines, great characters and well acted, well worth a watch!!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggy90 on January 01, 2014, 02:14:59 PM
Quote from: Main Street on December 30, 2013, 05:28:33 PM
Quote from: ziggy90 on December 30, 2013, 01:47:51 PM

Does anyone know the date this is being aired on BBC? I'd appreciate a heads up, cheers.
Most probably it has already been screened by BBC2.

GW 3 episodes
http://tinyurl.com/qz3v4bn
http://tinyurl.com/kwlu6x7
http://tinyurl.com/kz6kegm


subs
http://tinyurl.com/kxhyrtm
http://tinyurl.com/qbmxlt7
http://tinyurl.com/o5oseot

I don't think it has MS, thanks for the links.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Archie Mitchell on January 01, 2014, 02:44:19 PM
Watched The League and Lilyhammer on Netflix over the holidays. Both very good. Lilyhammer wasn't great first series but 2nd series is great.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 01, 2014, 07:23:06 PM
Quote from: Archie Mitchell on January 01, 2014, 02:44:19 PM
Watched The League and Lilyhammer on Netflix over the holidays. Both very good. Lilyhammer wasn't great first series but 2nd series is great.
Haven't seen you around these parts much of late.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on January 02, 2014, 10:24:12 AM
Quote from: Archie Mitchell on January 01, 2014, 02:44:19 PM
Watched The League and Lilyhammer on Netflix over the holidays. Both very good. Lilyhammer wasn't great first series but 2nd series is great.

Absolutely love The League... hilarious at times!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Under Lights on January 02, 2014, 11:27:48 AM
Anyone watch Sherlock last night?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: J OGorman on January 02, 2014, 11:31:09 AM
Quote from: Under Lights on January 02, 2014, 11:27:48 AM
Anyone watch Sherlock last night?

SPOILER ALERT! !!! Its very good
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: J70 on January 02, 2014, 11:32:56 AM
Just finished last season of Breaking Bad. Indescribably  good!

Orange is the New Black isn't bad. Netflix are producing some decent stuff.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Under Lights on January 02, 2014, 11:36:50 AM
Quote from: J OGorman on January 02, 2014, 11:31:09 AM
Quote from: Under Lights on January 02, 2014, 11:27:48 AM
Anyone watch Sherlock last night?

SPOILER ALERT! !!! Its very good

I think it's a brilliantly made and thought out show. Plenty of wit in it too.

New Birds Of A Feather and Benidorm on tonight on ITV. BOAF used to be a BBC show I think???
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: johnneycool on January 02, 2014, 11:37:34 AM
Quote from: J70 on January 02, 2014, 11:32:56 AM
Just finished last season of Breaking Bad. Indescribably  good!

Orange is the New Black isn't bad. Netflix are producing some decent stuff.

Ahem,
  anyone know where one could pick up breaking bad without too much bother??  ;)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Canalman on January 02, 2014, 11:43:28 AM
Quote from: johnneycool on January 02, 2014, 11:37:34 AM
Quote from: J70 on January 02, 2014, 11:32:56 AM
Just finished last season of Breaking Bad. Indescribably  good!

Orange is the New Black isn't bad. Netflix are producing some decent stuff.

Ahem,
  anyone know where one could pick up breaking bad without too much bother??  ;)

A fuddy duddy way is to borrow the various boxsets from your local public library.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: johnneycool on January 02, 2014, 11:50:08 AM
Jez,
   would never have thought of that.. I'll get the youngsters a few books while I'm at it..

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: J OGorman on January 02, 2014, 11:59:23 AM
Quote from: johnneycool on January 02, 2014, 11:50:08 AM
Jez,
   would never have thought of that.. I'll get the youngsters a few books while I'm at it..

Maybe sign up for a free month with netflix then cancel within the 30 days..good quality streaming
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Asal Mor on January 02, 2014, 12:14:19 PM
Quote from: johnneycool on January 02, 2014, 11:37:34 AM
Quote from: J70 on January 02, 2014, 11:32:56 AM
Just finished last season of Breaking Bad. Indescribably  good!

Orange is the New Black isn't bad. Netflix are producing some decent stuff.

Ahem,
  anyone know where one could pick up breaking bad without too much bother??  ;)

You can watch it all on tvonline.cc    - It's free too. Or you can download them from     thepiratebay.org      or    kat.ph   but that's a lot of downloading.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: johnneycool on January 02, 2014, 01:32:10 PM
Quote from: J OGorman on January 02, 2014, 11:59:23 AM
Quote from: johnneycool on January 02, 2014, 11:50:08 AM
Jez,
   would never have thought of that.. I'll get the youngsters a few books while I'm at it..

Maybe sign up for a free month with netflix then cancel within the 30 days..good quality streaming

Therein lies my problem, Living in the sticks means my BT broadband is pretty shit, I'd be lucky to get remotely 1Meg, let alone the 2.6M I'm supposed to get..

Netflix and all that gumph is out until they upgrade the local switch to 'fibre to the street'
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: J70 on January 02, 2014, 04:17:29 PM
Quote from: johnneycool on January 02, 2014, 11:37:34 AM
Quote from: J70 on January 02, 2014, 11:32:56 AM
Just finished last season of Breaking Bad. Indescribably  good!

Orange is the New Black isn't bad. Netflix are producing some decent stuff.

Ahem,
  anyone know where one could pick up breaking bad without too much bother??  ;)

No idea what the story is at home. The final season came out on DVD in the states a few weeks back. AMC just showed the entire series last week, which is when I recorded and watch the last season. Netflix doesn't have the last season up in the states yet (unless in the last few days).
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: 5 Sams on January 02, 2014, 09:28:52 PM
Callan kicks the Year is worth looking at tonight on RTE 1 at 10 50pm for the Dundalk Abbey sketch alone. Brilliant. Its on near the beginning. The rest is shite.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: No1 on January 04, 2014, 02:09:08 AM
Probably about 20 years too late but Homicide Life on the Streets is absolutely fantastic. Pembleton is some boy! Great box set.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Celt_Man on January 04, 2014, 07:31:53 PM
Lads, what the hell was the story with the end of Season 3 of The Borgias????

It's almost a stretch to call it an ending...
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Minder on January 04, 2014, 08:15:19 PM
Bridge II tonight at 9pm & 10pm on BBC4
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on January 04, 2014, 09:22:27 PM
Show about Donal Walsh on RTE 2 at the moment.
What a brave fella.
I think someone must have left a few chopped onions in my living room.....
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: All of a Sludden on January 04, 2014, 09:55:54 PM
Quote from: laoislad on January 04, 2014, 09:22:27 PM
Show about Donal Walsh on RTE 2 at the moment.
What a brave fella.
I think someone must have left a few chopped onions in my living room.....

Dust in the eyes in our house as well.

Donal was an inspirational young man who carried his illness with great courage.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on January 05, 2014, 09:53:26 AM
Quote from: No1 on January 04, 2014, 02:09:08 AM
Probably about 20 years too late but Homicide Life on the Streets is absolutely fantastic. Pembleton is some boy! Great box set.
The show is timeless, well the  6 series are,  the 7th is mostly missable.
The rookie Bayliss, his first case sets the whole series as being outstanding, from his first crime scene, to the gut wrenching time when they inform the family to the intense interrogation (him and Frank) of the suspect.
The 6th series,  in amongst the 22 or so episodes you have a couple of the all time exceptional episodes of tv drama is a series  -   Paul Giamatti & his pit bulls, and the man in the subway episode.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggy90 on January 05, 2014, 10:41:29 AM
Quote from: Minder on January 04, 2014, 08:15:19 PM
Bridge II tonight at 9pm & 10pm on BBC4

Ah white, only just seen this, is it repeated later in the week?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on January 05, 2014, 07:37:02 PM
Quote from: ziggy90 on January 05, 2014, 10:41:29 AM
Quote from: Minder on January 04, 2014, 08:15:19 PM
Bridge II tonight at 9pm & 10pm on BBC4

Ah white, only just seen this, is it repeated later in the week?
Don't you live in the bbc.co.uk zone? Can you not watch it on the BBC player?

The first 2 episodes were ok marred by a corny main plot, involving hackneyed depictions of nasty young school kids and evil killer eco-terrorists. Plenty of scenes involving going to work by driving across the bridge or going home via the bridge.

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Celt_Man on January 05, 2014, 07:40:10 PM
Quote from: Main Street on January 05, 2014, 09:53:26 AM
Quote from: No1 on January 04, 2014, 02:09:08 AM
Probably about 20 years too late but Homicide Life on the Streets is absolutely fantastic. Pembleton is some boy! Great box set.
The show is timeless, well the  6 series are,  the 7th is mostly missable.
The rookie Bayliss, his first case sets the whole series as being outstanding, from his first crime scene, to the gut wrenching time when they inform the family to the intense interrogation (him and Frank) of the suspect.
The 6th series,  in amongst the 22 or so episodes you have a couple of the all time exceptional episodes of tv drama is a series  -   Paul Giamatti & his pit bulls, and the man in the subway episode.

Is it on NetFlix gents??  Soon as I get the Internet sorted, I'll be getting my scription...
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Mickey Linden on January 05, 2014, 10:11:30 PM
Have any of u used tv online cc? Is it a safe enough site to use and deposit money?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggy90 on January 06, 2014, 06:53:49 AM
Yep MS, forgot about I-player. ??? ???
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on January 06, 2014, 08:57:51 AM
Quote from: ziggy90 on January 06, 2014, 06:53:49 AM
Yep MS, forgot about I-player. ??? ???

Don't miss it Ziggy, it's better than season-1, in my opinion anyway. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: J OGorman on January 06, 2014, 11:17:29 AM
Quote from: Mickey Linden on January 05, 2014, 10:11:30 PM
Have any of u used tv online cc? Is it a safe enough site to use and deposit money?

Mickey...depositing money to watch shows? if yes, dont be at it, no need. Plenty of site to watch for diddly-zip
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Canalman on January 06, 2014, 12:33:35 PM
Quote from: Archie Mitchell on January 01, 2014, 02:44:19 PM
Watched The League and Lilyhammer on Netflix over the holidays. Both very good. Lilyhammer wasn't great first series but 2nd series is great.

Thanks for that AM. Was humming and hawing about watching S2 of Lilyhammer after S1 (good but imo not good enough to automatically watch S2). Will do so now.

Finishing up S2 of American Horror Story. Very good series but won't be to everyone's taste. Never a dull moment in it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Denn Forever on January 06, 2014, 12:44:14 PM
Is anybody else disappointed by the latest Sherlock series?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on January 06, 2014, 01:13:33 PM
Quote from: Denn Forever on January 06, 2014, 12:44:14 PM
Is anybody else disappointed by the latest Sherlock series?

Have only seen the first one - I thought it was good, but not brilliant.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: johnneycool on January 06, 2014, 01:22:16 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on January 06, 2014, 01:13:33 PM
Quote from: Denn Forever on January 06, 2014, 12:44:14 PM
Is anybody else disappointed by the latest Sherlock series?

Have only seen the first one - I thought it was good, but not brilliant.

Tuned in last night to see what all the fuss was about, and it was a strange mishmash of half stories told around the event of Dr Watsons wedding. Hopefully that was a one off, but I turned over after half and hour or so.

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bridgegael on January 06, 2014, 01:32:46 PM
Last nights sherlock was by far the worst i have seen.  Was very near switching over myself. Hopefully just a one off blip.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 06, 2014, 02:04:18 PM
Quote from: bridgegael on January 06, 2014, 01:32:46 PM
Last nights sherlock was by far the worst i have seen.  Was very near switching over myself. Hopefully just a one off blip.
I read a review in one the Sunday papers that gave it 5 stars and said it was the best yet! I personally didn't really like it but it was okay.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: J OGorman on January 06, 2014, 03:08:55 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on January 06, 2014, 02:04:18 PM
Quote from: bridgegael on January 06, 2014, 01:32:46 PM
Last nights sherlock was by far the worst i have seen.  Was very near switching over myself. Hopefully just a one off blip.
I read a review in one the Sunday papers that gave it 5 stars and said it was the best yet! I personally didn't really like it but it was okay.

each to their own, and I know last nights didnt have a big single case, but I thought it was a great episode. Very well written
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Hardy on January 06, 2014, 03:15:37 PM
Spot on. I thought last night's was absolutely brilliant. Fantastic writing.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: LeoMc on January 06, 2014, 03:37:12 PM
Quote from: Denn Forever on January 06, 2014, 12:44:14 PM
Is anybody else disappointed by the latest Sherlock series?

Meh, not as good as the first 2 but still entertaining enough.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Under Lights on January 06, 2014, 03:44:58 PM
Agree the writing of last nights was fantastic. All tied together brilliantly. Kept it fresh from just telling one open and closed case. Allowed loyal viewers to see a different side of the detective as well. Credit to the BBC.

New show on BBC one tonight at 9 PM. Its called 7:36. Getting good reviews. Will tune in to see if any good. Think it concludes tomorrow night also.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggy90 on January 06, 2014, 09:55:14 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on January 06, 2014, 08:57:51 AM
Quote from: ziggy90 on January 06, 2014, 06:53:49 AM
Yep MS, forgot about I-player. ??? ???

Don't miss it Ziggy, it's better than season-1, in my opinion anyway.

Cheers Boots, you haven't put me wrong..... yet. :P
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on January 06, 2014, 10:07:07 PM
There are some serious fcuked up people out there, channel 4, living dolls!!! these people need a good kick up the nuts lol
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Under Lights on January 06, 2014, 10:10:43 PM
Did anyone watch the 7.39 on BBC One tonight? Thought it was good. Two main characters had great chemistry between them.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on January 06, 2014, 10:12:51 PM
Quote from: Under Lights on January 06, 2014, 10:10:43 PM
Did anyone watch the 7.39 on BBC One tonight? Thought it was good. Two main characters had great chemistry between them.

Recorded it, always a bit uncomfortable though watching those with her indoors lol
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 06, 2014, 10:35:03 PM
Quote from: Under Lights on January 06, 2014, 10:10:43 PM
Did anyone watch the 7.39 on BBC One tonight? Thought it was good. Two main characters had great chemistry between them.
Watched. I like David Morrissey and yer woman is looking fine these days. Will kick off tomorrow.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 06, 2014, 10:47:45 PM
Liking the look of True Detective.

http://m.hbo.com/true-detective/ (http://m.hbo.com/true-detective/)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Under Lights on January 07, 2014, 03:11:29 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on January 06, 2014, 10:35:03 PM
Quote from: Under Lights on January 06, 2014, 10:10:43 PM
Did anyone watch the 7.39 on BBC One tonight? Thought it was good. Two main characters had great chemistry between them.
Watched. I like David Morrissey and yer woman is looking fine these days. Will kick off tomorrow.

SPOILER ALERT FOR BBC ONE'S SHOW 'THE 7:39'






Do you think they will go through with the Sordid Affair tonight? Or when he is in the room will he pull out  ;) :o
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Syferus on January 07, 2014, 03:57:59 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on January 06, 2014, 10:47:45 PM
Liking the look of True Detective.

http://m.hbo.com/true-detective/ (http://m.hbo.com/true-detective/)

Yeah, it looks the business. Good press previews too. Given it's an anthology series (different story, actors every season) we know they won't drag out the storyline which only makes me more interested.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on January 07, 2014, 04:03:22 PM
Quote from: Syferus on January 07, 2014, 03:57:59 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on January 06, 2014, 10:47:45 PM
Liking the look of True Detective.

http://m.hbo.com/true-detective/ (http://m.hbo.com/true-detective/)

Yeah, it looks the business. Good press previews too. Given it's an anthology series (different story, actors every season) we know they won't drag out the storyline which only makes me more interested.

Sounds a bit like the Australian 'Underbelly' in concept anyway. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on January 07, 2014, 04:19:13 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on January 06, 2014, 10:47:45 PM
Liking the look of True Detective.

http://m.hbo.com/true-detective/ (http://m.hbo.com/true-detective/)

When does it start?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Syferus on January 07, 2014, 05:24:02 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on January 07, 2014, 04:19:13 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on January 06, 2014, 10:47:45 PM
Liking the look of True Detective.

http://m.hbo.com/true-detective/ (http://m.hbo.com/true-detective/)

When does it start?

Sunday in the States. HBO so Sky Atlantic will have it probably within a week or two if you're not a torrenting man.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Minder on January 07, 2014, 05:24:34 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on January 07, 2014, 04:19:13 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on January 06, 2014, 10:47:45 PM
Liking the look of True Detective.

http://m.hbo.com/true-detective/ (http://m.hbo.com/true-detective/)

When does it start?

Don't think a date other than "February" has been announced, Sky Atlantic here.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: The Iceman on January 07, 2014, 05:26:46 PM
Finished Season 5 of Sons of Anarchy there - happy with it - not as nail biting as some of them but definitely worth watching.
Has anyone watch "Arrow"? I watched an episode last night but not sure if I want to commit.....
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bridgegael on January 17, 2014, 05:30:27 PM
am watching Suits on Dave at the min. not a bad show
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Canalman on January 20, 2014, 11:25:57 AM
Quote from: The Iceman on January 07, 2014, 05:26:46 PM
Finished Season 5 of Sons of Anarchy there - happy with it - not as nail biting as some of them but definitely worth watching.
Has anyone watch "Arrow"? I watched an episode last night but not sure if I want to commit.....

Watched all Sons of Anarchy until the abysmal Season 4 in "Ireland". Put me off the series full stop . Doubtful I will return.

Halfway through Dracula and it is actually quiet good. Nice twist on the Van Helsing/Dracula thing.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on January 20, 2014, 11:27:36 AM
Quote from: Canalman on January 20, 2014, 11:25:57 AM
Quote from: The Iceman on January 07, 2014, 05:26:46 PM
Finished Season 5 of Sons of Anarchy there - happy with it - not as nail biting as some of them but definitely worth watching.
Has anyone watch "Arrow"? I watched an episode last night but not sure if I want to commit.....

Watched all Sons of Anarchy until the abysmal Season 4 in "Ireland". Put me off the series full stop . Doubtful I will return.

Halfway through Dracula and it is actually quiet good. Nice twist on the Van Helsing/Dracula thing.

Just finished Dracula the other night, dunno what to make of the whole series.  Been trying hard to make myself really like it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on January 20, 2014, 11:30:43 AM
Quote from: Minder on January 07, 2014, 05:24:34 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on January 07, 2014, 04:19:13 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on January 06, 2014, 10:47:45 PM
Liking the look of True Detective.

http://m.hbo.com/true-detective/ (http://m.hbo.com/true-detective/)

When does it start?

Don't think a date other than "February" has been announced, Sky Atlantic here.

Watched the first episode (a download) last night - it's certainly different(ish).  Impressed by McConaughey - will follow this with interest. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggysego on January 20, 2014, 12:13:52 PM
Started watching Modern Family on Netflix over the weekend. How have I missed this until now? It's bloody hilarious!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 20, 2014, 02:08:07 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on January 20, 2014, 11:30:43 AM
Quote from: Minder on January 07, 2014, 05:24:34 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on January 07, 2014, 04:19:13 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on January 06, 2014, 10:47:45 PM
Liking the look of True Detective.

http://m.hbo.com/true-detective/ (http://m.hbo.com/true-detective/)

When does it start?

Don't think a date other than "February" has been announced, Sky Atlantic here.

Watched the first episode (a download) last night - it's certainly different(ish).  Impressed by McConaughey - will follow this with interest.
I will leave it til shown on tv as experiencing a serious backlog of stuff to get through and House of Cards 2 starts on 14th Feb on Netflix. This pressure must be what it feels like to be a surgeon or astronaut.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on January 20, 2014, 02:16:29 PM
I watched first few episodes of True Detective last night. I think it's excellent.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on January 20, 2014, 02:28:48 PM
what channel is showing true detective?
is it available for download yet?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on January 20, 2014, 02:37:22 PM
First two episodes are up on Torrents and Showbox.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: southdown on January 20, 2014, 02:42:52 PM
Getting into Dexter, its very good but I don't think anything will top Breaking Bad I'm afraid.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on January 20, 2014, 02:59:06 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on January 20, 2014, 02:08:07 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on January 20, 2014, 11:30:43 AM
Quote from: Minder on January 07, 2014, 05:24:34 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on January 07, 2014, 04:19:13 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on January 06, 2014, 10:47:45 PM
Liking the look of True Detective.

http://m.hbo.com/true-detective/ (http://m.hbo.com/true-detective/)

When does it start?

Don't think a date other than "February" has been announced, Sky Atlantic here.

Watched the first episode (a download) last night - it's certainly different(ish).  Impressed by McConaughey - will follow this with interest.
I will leave it til shown on tv as experiencing a serious backlog of stuff to get through and House of Cards 2 starts on 14th Feb on Netflix. This pressure must be what it feels like to be a surgeon or astronaut.

Actually is pretty stressful when you have so much taped.  I am on a bit of a break now, Game of Thrones and Dracula finishing up leaves me just with Person Of Interest, but I think The Following is back soon and True Detective is on too soon.  Getting through the Harry Potter films at the minute too.  I see there is a new 1920's era show starting on Sky made by The Walking Dead creator and starring Shane from the same show.  Might give it a go too.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on January 20, 2014, 03:00:33 PM
Anyone watch that show 'Dont look down' on channel 4 about the free climbers?
some crazy crazy stuff, actually hard to watch at times
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: smort on January 20, 2014, 03:06:06 PM
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on January 20, 2014, 03:00:33 PM
Anyone watch that show 'Dont look down' on channel 4 about the free climbers?
some crazy crazy stuff, actually hard to watch at times
didnt see it last night, was watching the nfl. i will get it on catchup tonight though. Seen the adverts for it last week, is it one guy they follow or is it a group? even the adverts were scary to watch
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on January 20, 2014, 03:08:43 PM
Quote from: smort on January 20, 2014, 03:06:06 PM
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on January 20, 2014, 03:00:33 PM
Anyone watch that show 'Dont look down' on channel 4 about the free climbers?
some crazy crazy stuff, actually hard to watch at times
didnt see it last night, was watching the nfl. i will get it on catchup tonight though. Seen the adverts for it last week, is it one guy they follow or is it a group? even the adverts were scary to watch
havent got to watch it all yet, but it seemed to be mainly one guy, but it showed other aswell
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on January 20, 2014, 03:10:55 PM
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on January 20, 2014, 03:08:43 PM
Quote from: smort on January 20, 2014, 03:06:06 PM
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on January 20, 2014, 03:00:33 PM
Anyone watch that show 'Dont look down' on channel 4 about the free climbers?
some crazy crazy stuff, actually hard to watch at times
didnt see it last night, was watching the nfl. i will get it on catchup tonight though. Seen the adverts for it last week, is it one guy they follow or is it a group? even the adverts were scary to watch
havent got to watch it all yet, but it seemed to be mainly one guy, but it showed other aswell

Was madness, made my stomach turn each time he went up, lethal
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Syferus on January 20, 2014, 09:11:20 PM
Arrah lads, Haley is after dying..
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: BennyCake on January 20, 2014, 09:24:34 PM
Quote from: Syferus on January 20, 2014, 09:11:20 PM
Arrah lads, Haley is after dying..

Should she be added to the death notices thread?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: johnneycool on January 21, 2014, 03:17:26 PM
RIP Hayley, gone to transgender heaven, god bless his/her cotton socks..

Poor auld Roy is beside himself and may hit the drink in a big way, hope fizz and the gang are there to support him in this trying time.. :'( :'( :'(
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on January 21, 2014, 10:07:54 PM
The Following back on Sky Atlantic, someone dead in first minute!!

Edit: Up to 6 now
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 21, 2014, 10:31:19 PM
New 24 in May  ;D
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Rois on January 21, 2014, 10:45:41 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on January 21, 2014, 10:07:54 PM
The Following back on Sky Atlantic, someone dead in first minute!!

Edit: Up to 6 now
Love it! Still trying to piece things together. Where's Claire??
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on January 21, 2014, 10:47:20 PM
Quote from: Rois on January 21, 2014, 10:45:41 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on January 21, 2014, 10:07:54 PM
The Following back on Sky Atlantic, someone dead in first minute!!

Edit: Up to 6 now
Love it! Still trying to piece things together. Where's Claire??

Spoiler alert
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She took it in the first scene
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Rois on January 21, 2014, 10:58:44 PM
Ha - missed the first 4 mins!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Minder on January 21, 2014, 10:59:57 PM
Bodie from The Wire making an appearance in The Following
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: 5 Sams on January 21, 2014, 11:10:06 PM
Watched Aibigal's Party at the weekend. Those of you of a certain vintage will know what I'm talking about. Superb!!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 21, 2014, 11:11:41 PM
Watch Over Me on BBC1 now. Yeeeoooo.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on January 21, 2014, 11:12:28 PM
Quote from: 5 Sams on January 21, 2014, 11:10:06 PM
Watched Aibigal's Party at the weekend. Those of you of a certain vintage will know what I'm talking about. Superb!!!

Outstanding show, would love to actually see it in the theater
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggysego on January 22, 2014, 12:52:14 AM
Uncle on BBC Three is quite humorous.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on January 22, 2014, 08:54:08 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on January 21, 2014, 11:12:28 PM
Quote from: 5 Sams on January 21, 2014, 11:10:06 PM
Watched Aibigal's Party at the weekend. Those of you of a certain vintage will know what I'm talking about. Superb!!!

Outstanding show, would love to actually see it in the theater

That was an excellent tv play alright.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: All of a Sludden on January 22, 2014, 02:05:30 PM
Having watched Benefits street, it's not much different to Sesame Street. Both have a big bird, a bloke living out of a bin, and people trying to learn the alphabet.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on January 22, 2014, 03:09:06 PM
Quote from: All of a Sludden on January 22, 2014, 02:05:30 PM
Having watched Benefits street, it's not much different to Sesame Street. Both have a big bird, a bloke living out of a bin, and people trying to learn the alphabet.

;D
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on January 29, 2014, 11:56:03 PM
Three episodes in and True Detective is getting very, very good.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Puckoon on January 30, 2014, 03:30:08 AM
Anyone watched much of "An idiot abroad"? Took in the first episode tonight, thoight it was half decent! Does it stay that way?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Asal Mor on January 30, 2014, 10:52:18 AM
Quote from: Puckoon on January 30, 2014, 03:30:08 AM
Anyone watched much of "An idiot abroad"? Took in the first episode tonight, thoight it was half decent! Does it stay that way?

I work with a few English lads who were raving non-stop about this show last year. I thought it was just about ok. IMO it 's very staged, a la Top Gear and Bear Grylls. They're successful shows I suppose, but I always find myself watching and thinking " this is fake, this part was set-up, he's only pretending to be surprised etc. etc.". Pilkington is quite funny but not funny enough to make up for the arseholery of Gervais and his sidekick.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on January 30, 2014, 10:57:05 AM
Quote from: Asal Mor on January 30, 2014, 10:52:18 AM
Quote from: Puckoon on January 30, 2014, 03:30:08 AM
Anyone watched much of "An idiot abroad"? Took in the first episode tonight, thoight it was half decent! Does it stay that way?

I work with a few English lads who were raving non-stop about this show last year. I thought it was just about ok. IMO it 's very staged, a la Top Gear and Bear Grylls. They're successful shows I suppose, but I always find myself watching and thinking " this is fake, this part was set-up, he's only pretending to be surprised etc. etc.". Pilkington is quite good but not good enough to make up for the arseholery of Gervais and his sidekick.

I don't think it's staged to the extent of a Top Gear or a Bear Grylls. If Karl knew exactly what he was getting himself in for he wouldn't agree to half the stuff they make him do. Yes everyone else probably knows about it but I don't think he does.

PS. I think Gervais is brilliant and anything with him and Karl in it I will watch as some of the stuff to come out of it is hilarious... This is probably my favourite thing they've done:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xw2bTpyHGCE
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on January 30, 2014, 11:03:47 AM
An Idiot Abroad wasn't my cup of tea at all, thought it was pure shite. A guy ignorant of other cultures and traditions basically travels about being insulting/offensive (in a light hearted manner of course) for the amusement of others. Just don't get it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Asal Mor on January 30, 2014, 11:47:28 AM
Quote from: gallsman on January 30, 2014, 11:03:47 AM
An Idiot Abroad wasn't my cup of tea at all, thought it was pure shite. A guy ignorant of other cultures and traditions basically travels about being insulting/offensive (in a light hearted manner of course) for the amusement of others. Just don't get it.

That's a good point too. I'd like to think that once the cameras are switched off, Pilkington goes back and says something along the lines of "Sorry for being a moaning cnut. I was just playing up for the cameras. Your way of life is actually really interesting and thank you for teaching me about it."
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: NAG1 on January 30, 2014, 12:37:18 PM
Quote from: Asal Mor on January 30, 2014, 11:47:28 AM
Quote from: gallsman on January 30, 2014, 11:03:47 AM
An Idiot Abroad wasn't my cup of tea at all, thought it was pure shite. A guy ignorant of other cultures and traditions basically travels about being insulting/offensive (in a light hearted manner of course) for the amusement of others. Just don't get it.

That's a good point too. I'd like to think that once the cameras are switched off, Pilkington goes back and says something along the lines of "Sorry for being a moaning cnut. I was just playing up for the cameras. Your way of life is actually really interesting and thank you for teaching me about it."

When you have someone as smug as Ricky Gervais in the background of this show it is hard to have any real connection with Pilkington.

His own follow up show to this, 'The Moaning of life' I found a better watch because on the surface anyway it lacks that school boys childish element that Gervais seems to bring to everything he does.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on January 30, 2014, 02:03:01 PM
Quote from: gallsman on January 29, 2014, 11:56:03 PM
Three episodes in and True Detective is getting very, very good.
It's excellent.
Great set of tits in episode 2 aswell  ;D
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on January 30, 2014, 08:28:26 PM
Quote from: laoislad on January 30, 2014, 02:03:01 PM
Quote from: gallsman on January 29, 2014, 11:56:03 PM
Three episodes in and True Detective is getting very, very good.
It's excellent.
Great set of tits in episode 2 aswell  ;D

Has it started on Sky yet?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: playwiththewind1st on January 30, 2014, 08:45:50 PM
Quote from: laoislad on January 30, 2014, 02:03:01 PM
Quote from: gallsman on January 29, 2014, 11:56:03 PM
Three episodes in and True Detective is getting very, very good.
It's excellent.
Great set of tits in episode 2 aswell  ;D

Well - there's a recommendation & a 1/2 !!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 30, 2014, 09:08:09 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on January 30, 2014, 08:28:26 PM
Quote from: laoislad on January 30, 2014, 02:03:01 PM
Quote from: gallsman on January 29, 2014, 11:56:03 PM
Three episodes in and True Detective is getting very, very good.
It's excellent.
Great set of tits in episode 2 aswell  ;D

Has it started on Sky yet?
22 Feb I think on Sky Atlantic.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on January 30, 2014, 10:01:51 PM
Quote from: laoislad on January 30, 2014, 02:03:01 PM
Quote from: gallsman on January 29, 2014, 11:56:03 PM
Three episodes in and True Detective is getting very, very good.
It's excellent.
Great set of tits in episode 2 aswell  ;D

Alexandra Daddario. A special one.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Canalman on January 31, 2014, 10:41:41 AM
4 episodes into the Following. Humming and hawing about whether to continue further. Seems glossy but lacking a bit of substance so far.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Rois on January 31, 2014, 10:43:43 AM
Quote from: Canalman on January 31, 2014, 10:41:41 AM
4 episodes into the Following. Humming and hawing about whether to continue further. Seems glossy but lacking a bit of substance so far.
You're on Series 1?  I loved it.  Lots of twists to come.

Series 2 I'm not so sure about after two episodes. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on January 31, 2014, 11:42:03 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on January 30, 2014, 09:08:09 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on January 30, 2014, 08:28:26 PM
Quote from: laoislad on January 30, 2014, 02:03:01 PM
Quote from: gallsman on January 29, 2014, 11:56:03 PM
Three episodes in and True Detective is getting very, very good.
It's excellent.
Great set of tits in episode 2 aswell  ;D

Has it started on Sky yet?
22 Feb I think on Sky Atlantic.
Not to be missed.
From the opening scene, True Detective has been superb, even the music just fits exactly for the moment, the place and the mood.
It's one for the ages.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on January 31, 2014, 11:49:14 AM
The Following season1 was good enough, season 2 has started really well. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Canalman on February 10, 2014, 10:29:35 AM
Quote from: Rois on January 31, 2014, 10:43:43 AM
Quote from: Canalman on January 31, 2014, 10:41:41 AM
4 episodes into the Following. Humming and hawing about whether to continue further. Seems glossy but lacking a bit of substance so far.
You're on Series 1?  I loved it.  Lots of twists to come.

Series 2 I'm not so sure about after two episodes.

Thanks anyway Rois. Gave up on it after the episode in the house in the countryside.

Now halfway through Banshee S1............ very good so far.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on February 12, 2014, 03:18:41 PM
Quote from: gallsman on January 30, 2014, 10:01:51 PM
Quote from: laoislad on January 30, 2014, 02:03:01 PM
Quote from: gallsman on January 29, 2014, 11:56:03 PM
Three episodes in and True Detective is getting very, very good.
It's excellent.
Great set of tits in episode 2 aswell  ;D

Alexandra Daddario. A special one.

Episode 4 is unreal
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on February 12, 2014, 03:44:10 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on February 12, 2014, 03:18:41 PM
Quote from: gallsman on January 30, 2014, 10:01:51 PM
Quote from: laoislad on January 30, 2014, 02:03:01 PM
Quote from: gallsman on January 29, 2014, 11:56:03 PM
Three episodes in and True Detective is getting very, very good.
It's excellent.
Great set of tits in episode 2 aswell  ;D

Alexandra Daddario. A special one.

Episode 4 is unreal

Mental.  Bizarre. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on February 12, 2014, 03:53:39 PM
Anyone watched the pilot of Bosch yet? Loved all the books but the transfer of crime novels to tv generally is a bit shit as they have to fit several hundred pages into 60 mins (Rebus!).
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on February 12, 2014, 04:07:14 PM
Brave call after four episodes but I think True Detective might finally replace the giant Wire shaped hole in my life after five years. HBO are the masters.

Given structure of the show, difficult to see how they can get more than one or two seasons out of it though.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on February 12, 2014, 04:10:00 PM
Quote from: gallsman on February 12, 2014, 04:07:14 PM
Brave call after four episodes but I think True Detective might finally replace the giant Wire shaped hole in my life after five years. HBO are the masters.

Given structure of the show, difficult to see how they can get more than one or two seasons out of it though.

There are only 8 episodes in this series and then any further series will follow a different story with different characters
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on February 12, 2014, 04:42:20 PM
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on February 12, 2014, 04:10:00 PM
Quote from: gallsman on February 12, 2014, 04:07:14 PM
Brave call after four episodes but I think True Detective might finally replace the giant Wire shaped hole in my life after five years. HBO are the masters.

Given structure of the show, difficult to see how they can get more than one or two seasons out of it though.

There are only 8 episodes in this series and then any further series will follow a different story with different characters

Has that been confirmed? Four episodes to tell the story of the "catch" of the 1995 perp, relate it to the present day murder and then (presumably) catch this one seems ambitious.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on February 12, 2014, 04:51:46 PM
Wikipedia says 8 episodes alright; seems to be reliable sources quoted.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on February 12, 2014, 04:52:17 PM
Yep - from the creator

QuoteThere could be a season that's much more of a widespread conspiracy thriller, a season that's a small‑town murder mystery, a season where nobody is murdered and it's a master criminal versus a rogue detective or something. Even the title, True Detective, is meant to be, of course, purposefully somewhat generic – the word "true" can also mean honorable and authentic and things like that. So as long as there is some crime in there, I think the series format can approach it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on February 12, 2014, 04:59:04 PM
Boo. I loved the way the Wire explored different themes but with same characters. Hopefully TD can do the same.

Just to piss all the fanboys off, four episodes of True Detective >>> five seasons of Breaking Bad.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on February 12, 2014, 05:02:52 PM
I haven't seen episode 4 yet but I'm sure nrico will be along any minute to tell us what happened....
First 3 episodes have been great,even the title music is excellent!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on February 12, 2014, 05:21:12 PM
Going to start watching it tonight... very much looking forward to it!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Apparently so on February 12, 2014, 05:32:27 PM
Nearly at the end of season 2 of thon Breaking Bad craic. Whats all the fuss about? Rather poor so far

I see the next season of Love/Hate will be the last. Will be 12 episodes in this one. First 3 seasons were brilliant, season 4 was awful. They made a mistake with Darren in season 3
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: The Iceman on February 12, 2014, 05:56:32 PM
waiting to watch season 4 of love/hate
they should have worked it that tommy took the fall for all the shenanigans with the RA
cant imagine season 4 without him.....
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on February 13, 2014, 12:59:27 AM
You lads should keep an eye out for Vikings - it's filmed in Ireland - it's starting over there in a few weeks.

Season 2 is starting here at the same time
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on February 13, 2014, 08:38:08 AM
Quote from: laoislad on February 12, 2014, 05:02:52 PM
I haven't seen episode 4 yet but I'm sure nrico will be along any minute to tell us what happened....
First 3 episodes have been great,even the title music is excellent!

I don't recall giving out information on a show at any more a detailed level than anyone else on here, not that I give a rats ass if I had done. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on February 13, 2014, 09:29:07 AM
Quote from: gallsman on January 30, 2014, 10:01:51 PM
Quote from: laoislad on January 30, 2014, 02:03:01 PM
Quote from: gallsman on January 29, 2014, 11:56:03 PM
Three episodes in and True Detective is getting very, very good.
It's excellent.
Great set of tits in episode 2 aswell  ;D

Alexandra Daddario. A special one.

f**king superb . . . great start to the show and not what I was expecting. Very dark and McConaughey and Harrelson are already brilliant in it.

I've the next 2 episodes on the menu for tonight really looking forward to it!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: J OGorman on February 13, 2014, 09:31:26 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on February 13, 2014, 08:38:08 AM
Quote from: laoislad on February 12, 2014, 05:02:52 PM
I haven't seen episode 4 yet but I'm sure nrico will be along any minute to tell us what happened....
First 3 episodes have been great,even the title music is excellent!

I don't recall giving out information on a show at any more a detailed level than anyone else on here, not that I give a rats ass if I had done.

you do it the whole time in fairness

ooooohhhhhhhhhhhh
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: No1 on February 13, 2014, 11:02:34 PM
Quote
Quote from: No1 on January 04, 2014, 02:09:08 AM

Probably about 20 years too late but Homicide Life on the Street is absolutely fantastic. Pembleton is some boy! Great box set.




The show is timeless, well the  6 series are,  the 7th is mostly missable.
The rookie Bayliss, his first case sets the whole series as being outstanding, from his first crime scene, to the gut wrenching time when they inform the family to the intense interrogation (him and Frank) of the suspect.
The 6th series,  in amongst the 22 or so episodes you have a couple of the all time exceptional episodes of tv drama is a series  -   Paul Giamatti & his pit bulls, and the man in the subway episode.

Private Pile!

Seriously good show.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on February 13, 2014, 11:41:00 PM
New series of House of Cards tomorrow on Netflix. Will watch it before hitting True Detective then I am determined to go back and finish The West Wing and Dexter.

Line of Duty on BBC2 was decent last night.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggysego on February 14, 2014, 12:34:23 AM
Been watching Modern Family on Sky Demand. Fantastic comedy. Laughing my head off silly at it. Nearly finished series 4 and hasn't got 'tired' yet.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: muppet on February 15, 2014, 01:29:18 PM
House of Cards - entire series 2 up on Netflix.

Watched the first two last night. Great stuff.

First one had a....em...twist!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on February 15, 2014, 01:46:51 PM
Quote from: muppet on February 15, 2014, 01:29:18 PM
House of Cards - entire series 2 up on Netflix.

Watched the first two last night. Great stuff.

First one had a....em...twist!
Watched the first episode. Useless wife fell asleep at start of second one. Already looks great and season 3 already in the pipeline.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on February 15, 2014, 03:05:57 PM
I've four eps to go in second season. Better than the first in my opinion, despite fact I thought the twist in ep 1 would ruin it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Don Johnson on February 16, 2014, 02:19:03 PM
Couldn't be bothered waiting on True Detective coming to Sky Atlantic. Been a while since I 'acquired' any tv shows online.

What are the go to sites now for torrents? All my old ones are now gone or blocked. Pesky laws. If it's against the rules to put the links up here maybe drop me a private message? Cheers.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on February 16, 2014, 03:06:40 PM
Quote from: Don Johnson on February 16, 2014, 02:19:03 PM
Couldn't be bothered waiting on True Detective coming to Sky Atlantic. Been a while since I 'acquired' any tv shows online.

What are the go to sites now for torrents? All my old ones are now gone or blocked. Pesky laws. If it's against the rules to put the links up here maybe drop me a private message? Cheers.

if you go to www.come.in first you should be able to access them all

allegedly

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on February 16, 2014, 03:22:55 PM
Just google piratebay proxys and you'll get  link that works.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Don Johnson on February 16, 2014, 03:28:49 PM
Brilliant stuff. Cheers lads.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on February 18, 2014, 03:44:25 PM
Bit of a change in True Detective over last couple of episodes as the pace begins to pick up. Looking forward to seeing what happens next!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on February 18, 2014, 04:03:12 PM
Quote from: gallsman on February 18, 2014, 03:44:25 PM
Bit of a change in True Detective over last couple of episodes as the pace begins to pick up. Looking forward to seeing what happens next!
Just watched Ep5 last night and it really is starting to gather pace, saying that i liked the first few episodes that were a lot slower and character based as well.
Only 3 episodes left now
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ONeill on February 18, 2014, 04:08:28 PM
Anyone watching House of Cards?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: God14 on February 18, 2014, 04:11:59 PM
I watched the first 3 episodes of the 1st Series last year ONeill & wasn't struck on it
Hearing good reports now though & thinking of giving it another go on Netflix

Would you recommend?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: BennyHarp on February 18, 2014, 04:17:49 PM
Quote from: ONeill on February 18, 2014, 04:08:28 PM
Anyone watching House of Cards?

Watched the first series a few months ago and thought it was superb. Spacey is excellent
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on February 18, 2014, 04:21:36 PM
I think Tomy Baloney has a real hard-on for House Of Cards.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on February 18, 2014, 04:30:29 PM
Quote from: ONeill on February 18, 2014, 04:08:28 PM
Anyone watching House of Cards?

Not quite the West Wing but thoroughly enjoyable. Last few eps of Season 2 weren't great.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on February 18, 2014, 04:31:40 PM
Quote from: ONeill on February 18, 2014, 04:08:28 PM
Anyone watching House of Cards?

Yeah, first three episodes of series-2 watched - very enjoyable in its cynicism.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: muppet on February 18, 2014, 05:47:53 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on February 18, 2014, 04:31:40 PM
Quote from: ONeill on February 18, 2014, 04:08:28 PM
Anyone watching House of Cards?

Yeah, first three episodes of series-2 watched - very enjoyable in its cynicism.

Watched the 1st 6 episodes of series 2.

Excellent so far.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on February 18, 2014, 09:10:54 PM
The first season of the USA version of  House of Cards was decent enough, similar in standard to the English one, but without the single most compelling reason for watching it,  namely the performance of Ian Richardson, without him it's just ..... shallow.

I watched episodes 4 and 5 of True Detective together, quite frankly this drama is top level. pity they are moving so fast i could with a slower pace. Each episode  alone is worth stretching out to 4 or 5 episodes.
I didn't realise that one of the detectives behind the camera is none other than Brother Mouzone from The Wire.

Borgen Bridge 2 was okay, I like the characterisations, they're just spot on and well built, but the plot is quite frankly ridiculous. I know Sweden has an anti terrorist squad but they do féck all, maybe if they can be bothered  they tackle the odd right wing fanatic
Notice just how much of a police state it is, no warrants required for most police activity, bugging, searching homes, arrest.
It's a fascist state with a liberal paint job of tolerance.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on February 18, 2014, 09:16:58 PM
Quote from: Main Street on February 18, 2014, 09:10:54 PM
The first season of the USA version of  House of Cards was decent enough, similar in standard to the English one, but without the single most compelling reason for watching it,  namely the performance of Ian Richardson, without him it's just ..... shallow.

I watched episodes 4 and 5 of True Detective together, quite frankly this drama is top level. pity they are moving so fast i could with a slower pace. Each episode  alone is worth stretching out to 4 or 5 episodes.
I didn't realise that one of the detectives behind the camera is none other than Brother Mouzone from The Wire.

Borgen 2 was okay, I like the characterisations, they're just spot on and well built, but the plot is quite frankly ridiculous. I know Sweden has an anti terrorist squad but they do féck all, maybe if they can be bothered  they tackle the odd right wing fanatic
Notice just how much of a police state it is, no warrants required for most police activity, bugging, searching homes, arrest.
It's a fascist state with a liberal paint job of tolerance.
Either Broen 2 or Denmark if Borgen 2.

Quote from: ONeill on February 18, 2014, 04:08:28 PM
Anyone watching House of Cards?
Watched 5 episodes - good show. Finished by the weekend then onto True Detective.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on February 18, 2014, 10:14:12 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on February 18, 2014, 09:16:58 PM
Quote from: Main Street on February 18, 2014, 09:10:54 PM
The first season of the USA version of  House of Cards was decent enough, similar in standard to the English one, but without the single most compelling reason for watching it,  namely the performance of Ian Richardson, without him it's just ..... shallow.

I watched episodes 4 and 5 of True Detective together, quite frankly this drama is top level. pity they are moving so fast i could with a slower pace. Each episode  alone is worth stretching out to 4 or 5 episodes.
I didn't realise that one of the detectives behind the camera is none other than Brother Mouzone from The Wire.

Borgen 2 was okay, I like the characterisations, they're just spot on and well built, but the plot is quite frankly ridiculous. I know Sweden has an anti terrorist squad but they do féck all, maybe if they can be bothered  they tackle the odd right wing fanatic
Notice just how much of a police state it is, no warrants required for most police activity, bugging, searching homes, arrest.
It's a fascist state with a liberal paint job of tolerance.
Either Broen 2 or Denmark if Borgen 2.

Yeah the Bridge,  Borgen is more one to get the knitting out for and watch.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on February 18, 2014, 10:15:25 PM
First two episodes back after the mid series break in The Walking Dead have been excellent.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tbrick18 on February 19, 2014, 09:10:19 AM
Started watching The Following with Kevin Bacon at the weekend.
Not bad.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ONeill on February 19, 2014, 03:47:38 PM
Quote from: God14 on February 18, 2014, 04:11:59 PM
I watched the first 3 episodes of the 1st Series last year ONeill & wasn't struck on it
Hearing good reports now though & thinking of giving it another go on Netflix

Would you recommend?

It's good. Not brilliant but enjoyable. I prefer this to The West Wing which was too clean and sentimental.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: 5 Sams on February 21, 2014, 03:04:46 PM
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on February 18, 2014, 04:03:12 PM
Quote from: gallsman on February 18, 2014, 03:44:25 PM
Bit of a change in True Detective over last couple of episodes as the pace begins to pick up. Looking forward to seeing what happens next!
Just watched Ep5 last night and it really is starting to gather pace, saying that i liked the first few episodes that were a lot slower and character based as well.
Only 3 episodes left now

Where are ye watching it lads? Netflix? Starts on SKY Atlantic this weekend. Really looking forward to it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Canalman on February 21, 2014, 03:35:55 PM
Finished S1 of Banshee. Really enjoyed it .

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Kimbap on February 21, 2014, 10:53:34 PM
Quote from: 5 Sams on February 21, 2014, 03:04:46 PM
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on February 18, 2014, 04:03:12 PM
Quote from: gallsman on February 18, 2014, 03:44:25 PM
Bit of a change in True Detective over last couple of episodes as the pace begins to pick up. Looking forward to seeing what happens next!
Just watched Ep5 last night and it really is starting to gather pace, saying that i liked the first few episodes that were a lot slower and character based as well.
Only 3 episodes left now

Where are ye watching it lads? Netflix? Starts on SKY Atlantic this weekend. Really looking forward to it.

Torrents available a few hours after it airs in the States.Ive been watching it from the start last month.Once it starts on Sky Atlantic its all people will be talking about in terms of TV shows.Its the best opening season of any show ive seen.I'll throw up a link for download if its allowed on this site,some sites are funny about that.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on February 22, 2014, 12:34:42 AM
Just search 'true detective online steam' and it will show up.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on February 23, 2014, 04:49:08 PM
New series of Heroes being made to be aired in 2015.
I loved it first time it was on.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ONeill on February 23, 2014, 05:24:12 PM
Is anyone well on in House of Cards - third episode from end - WTF like.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on February 23, 2014, 05:36:58 PM
Quote from: ONeill on February 23, 2014, 05:24:12 PM
Is anyone well on in House of Cards - third episode from end - WTF like.
Watching the last 2 tonight. WTF indeed  :o
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on February 23, 2014, 06:04:18 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on February 23, 2014, 05:36:58 PM
Quote from: ONeill on February 23, 2014, 05:24:12 PM
Is anyone well on in House of Cards - third episode from end - WTF like.
Watching the last 2 tonight. WTF indeed  :o
Is the 2nd series worth watching for that WTF moment or is it a  despairing WTF?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Newbridge Exile on February 23, 2014, 11:53:20 PM
Line of duty on BBC 2 is well worth getting into,  the first series with Lennie James was fantastic but this one so far has at least equalled if not surpassed it
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on February 23, 2014, 11:58:18 PM
Quote from: Main Street on February 23, 2014, 06:04:18 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on February 23, 2014, 05:36:58 PM
Quote from: ONeill on February 23, 2014, 05:24:12 PM
Is anyone well on in House of Cards - third episode from end - WTF like.
Watching the last 2 tonight. WTF indeed  :o
Is the 2nd series worth watching for that WTF moment or is it a  despairing WTF?
Second series good but I think it falls a bit short of the first.

Quote from: Newbridge Exile on February 23, 2014, 11:53:20 PM
Line of duty on BBC 2 is well worth getting into,  the first series with Lennie James was fantastic but this one so far has at least equalled if not surpassed it
It is very good. Keeley Hawes is a brilliant bitch!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ONeill on February 24, 2014, 12:04:13 AM
Quote from: Main Street on February 23, 2014, 06:04:18 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on February 23, 2014, 05:36:58 PM
Quote from: ONeill on February 23, 2014, 05:24:12 PM
Is anyone well on in House of Cards - third episode from end - WTF like.
Watching the last 2 tonight. WTF indeed  :o
Is the 2nd series worth watching for that WTF moment or is it a  despairing WTF?

Not worth it for that alone. Finished it tonight and...well...a bit predictable but still very watchable for Spacey's performance and the very attractive wife.

There'll be a third series but you could nearly write it yerself.

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on February 24, 2014, 09:27:04 AM
Quote from: Newbridge Exile on February 23, 2014, 11:53:20 PM
Line of duty on BBC 2 is well worth getting into,  the first series with Lennie James was fantastic but this one so far has at least equalled if not surpassed it
its filmed in belfast as well for anyone that wants to keep a lookout for places they recognise
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on February 24, 2014, 11:35:42 AM
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on February 24, 2014, 09:27:04 AM
Quote from: Newbridge Exile on February 23, 2014, 11:53:20 PM
Line of duty on BBC 2 is well worth getting into,  the first series with Lennie James was fantastic but this one so far has at least equalled if not surpassed it
its filmed in belfast as well for anyone that wants to keep a lookout for places they recognise

Aye full school boy error, in a couple of the outside scenes flegs were clearly visable!!! Tut tut
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on February 24, 2014, 01:26:11 PM
Quote from: ONeill on February 24, 2014, 12:04:13 AM
Quote from: Main Street on February 23, 2014, 06:04:18 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on February 23, 2014, 05:36:58 PM
Quote from: ONeill on February 23, 2014, 05:24:12 PM
Is anyone well on in House of Cards - third episode from end - WTF like.
Watching the last 2 tonight. WTF indeed  :o
Is the 2nd series worth watching for that WTF moment or is it a  despairing WTF?

Not worth it for that alone. Finished it tonight and...well...a bit predictable but still very watchable for Spacey's performance and the very attractive wife.

There'll be a third series but you could nearly write it yerself.
Thon's a doll you wouldn't mess about with. If she says you need to be back from the pub at 11 o'clock, you'd be back at 10:30.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: All of a Sludden on February 24, 2014, 10:34:55 PM
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Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on February 24, 2014, 11:46:47 PM
Quote from: gallsman on February 12, 2014, 04:07:14 PM
Brave call after four episodes but I think True Detective might finally replace the giant Wire shaped hole in my life after five years. HBO are the masters.

Given structure of the show, difficult to see how they can get more than one or two seasons out of it though.

Episode 6 has confirmed this. TD is up there with the other HBO masterpieces of the Wire, Sopranos and Deadwood.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on February 25, 2014, 01:26:53 PM
Quote from: gallsman on February 24, 2014, 11:46:47 PM
Quote from: gallsman on February 12, 2014, 04:07:14 PM
Brave call after four episodes but I think True Detective might finally replace the giant Wire shaped hole in my life after five years. HBO are the masters.

Given structure of the show, difficult to see how they can get more than one or two seasons out of it though.

Episode 6 has confirmed this. TD is up there with the other HBO masterpieces of the Wire, Sopranos and Deadwood.
Yeah, Episode 4 and 5 were humdingers. Episode 6 is one emotional intense confrontation after another coming to a boil, between Marty and Rust, Marty and wife, Rust and the Major, Rust and Marty's wife, Marty and himself (both lose),
Rust and his demons (demon wins -  no contest). Along with a couple of Rust intense style interrogations and interviews.
There's only one thing to do while waiting for Ep 7 to come along, watch the whole lot again.

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on February 26, 2014, 08:57:39 AM
Quote from: Main Street on February 25, 2014, 01:26:53 PM
Quote from: gallsman on February 24, 2014, 11:46:47 PM
Quote from: gallsman on February 12, 2014, 04:07:14 PM
Brave call after four episodes but I think True Detective might finally replace the giant Wire shaped hole in my life after five years. HBO are the masters.

Given structure of the show, difficult to see how they can get more than one or two seasons out of it though.

Episode 6 has confirmed this. TD is up there with the other HBO masterpieces of the Wire, Sopranos and Deadwood.
Yeah, Episode 4 and 5 were humdingers. Episode 6 is one emotional intense confrontation after another coming to a boil, between Marty and Rust, Marty and wife, Rust and the Major, Rust and Marty's wife, Marty and himself (both lose),
Rust and his demons (demon wins -  no contest). Along with a couple of Rust intense style interrogations and interviews.
There's only one thing to do while waiting for Ep 7 to come along, watch the whole lot again.

Saw Ep6 last night - this thing just gets better and better.  McConaghey is incredible.  Again.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on February 26, 2014, 09:38:01 AM
I have only seen the first one and didn't think it was anything special.  Were the first one or two episodes slow burners?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on February 26, 2014, 02:10:38 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on February 26, 2014, 09:38:01 AM
I have only seen the first one and didn't think it was anything special.  Were the first one or two episodes slow burners?
if you are not into slow burns then don't bother with this one.
After Ep 1& 2, it just burns slower and slower, perks up a bit at the end of ep 4 and ep 5, but slows down in Ep6. The range of louisiana and cajun drawls seem to get slower too, I'd need subtitles to understand  some, like  the ex-preacher in EP6,  most times I just have a ballpark guess at what Rust and Marty are saying.

For those who are gripped, one of the fascinations of the story is the contrast between the witness accounts of the past incidents, compared to the camera's account.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on February 26, 2014, 07:10:28 PM
Quote from: Main Street on February 26, 2014, 02:10:38 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on February 26, 2014, 09:38:01 AM
I have only seen the first one and didn't think it was anything special.  Were the first one or two episodes slow burners?
if you are not into slow burns then don't bother with this one.
After Ep 1& 2, it just burns slower and slower, perks up a bit at the end of ep 4 and ep 5, but slows down in Ep6. The range of louisiana and cajun drawls seem to get slower too, I'd need subtitles to understand  some, like  the ex-preacher in EP6,  most times I just have a ballpark guess at what Rust and Marty are saying.

For those who are gripped, one of the fascinations of the story is the contrast between the witness accounts of the past incidents, compared to the camera's account.
I watched Ep 1 last night and the hooks are in. I'm more than happy with a slow burn if the conclusion is worth it. Will have them all watched by Sunday.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on February 26, 2014, 09:54:58 PM
 Marty's fancy bit in Episode 2  :P :-*
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on February 26, 2014, 10:49:31 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on February 26, 2014, 09:54:58 PM
Marty's fancy bit in Episode 2  :P :-*


Quote from: laoislad on January 30, 2014, 02:03:01 PM
Quote from: gallsman on January 29, 2014, 11:56:03 PM
Three episodes in and True Detective is getting very, very good.
It's excellent.
Great set of tits in episode 2 aswell  ;D

Told ya  :)

Watched episode 6 tonight. Didn't disappoint but is anyone else finding it hard to understand some of the accents?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on February 26, 2014, 10:53:10 PM
Quote from: laoislad on February 26, 2014, 10:49:31 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on February 26, 2014, 09:54:58 PM
Marty's fancy bit in Episode 2  :P :-*


Quote from: laoislad on January 30, 2014, 02:03:01 PM
Quote from: gallsman on January 29, 2014, 11:56:03 PM
Three episodes in and True Detective is getting very, very good.
It's excellent.
Great set of tits in episode 2 aswell  ;D

Told ya  :)

Watched episode 6 tonight. Didn't disappoint but is anyone else finding it hard to understand some of the accents?
The missus keeps asking me what people are saying!

Some body on yer one.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: muppet on February 28, 2014, 10:11:06 PM
Quote from: ONeill on February 24, 2014, 12:04:13 AM
Quote from: Main Street on February 23, 2014, 06:04:18 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on February 23, 2014, 05:36:58 PM
Quote from: ONeill on February 23, 2014, 05:24:12 PM
Is anyone well on in House of Cards - third episode from end - WTF like.
Watching the last 2 tonight. WTF indeed  :o
Is the 2nd series worth watching for that WTF moment or is it a  despairing WTF?

Not worth it for that alone. Finished it tonight and...well...a bit predictable but still very watchable for Spacey's performance and the very attractive wife.

There'll be a third series but you could nearly write it yerself.

Just finished series 2.

Has to be more series after this.

Bizarrely Walter White was a much more likeable character. But Spacey's performances are brilliant. And despite a feeling of inevitability with the overall direction, there is usually a complete curveball every now and then!

But thinking about it there is far greater scope to manoeuvre now with the plot.

Do we really have to wait till next February?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Syferus on March 01, 2014, 03:41:27 AM
Quote from: gallsman on February 24, 2014, 11:46:47 PM
Quote from: gallsman on February 12, 2014, 04:07:14 PM
Brave call after four episodes but I think True Detective might finally replace the giant Wire shaped hole in my life after five years. HBO are the masters.

Given structure of the show, difficult to see how they can get more than one or two seasons out of it though.

Episode 6 has confirmed this. TD is up there with the other HBO masterpieces of the Wire, Sopranos and Deadwood.

It's an anthology series. This story ends completely in two episodes' time. Season 2 will have a new cast and a new story.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Apparently so on March 03, 2014, 01:17:17 AM
Just watched the series 4 finale of Breaking Bad

Jaysus  ;D
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: muppet on March 03, 2014, 01:27:18 AM
Quote from: Apparently so on March 03, 2014, 01:17:17 AM
Just watched the series 4 finale of Breaking Bad

Jaysus  ;D

That was a great finish alright.

My missus thought it should have ended there but we would have a missed some killer episodes in series 5 if it had.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Apparently so on March 03, 2014, 01:50:36 AM
Quote from: muppet on March 03, 2014, 01:27:18 AM
Quote from: Apparently so on March 03, 2014, 01:17:17 AM
Just watched the series 4 finale of Breaking Bad

Jaysus  ;D

That was a great finish alright.

My missus thought it should have ended there but we would have a missed some killer episodes in series 5 if it had.

Was brilliant. When the camera got round to the other side of Gus's face, that was a shock  ;D

Looking forward to season 5 now

"I won"
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Syferus on March 03, 2014, 02:19:15 AM
Quote from: muppet on March 03, 2014, 01:27:18 AM
Quote from: Apparently so on March 03, 2014, 01:17:17 AM
Just watched the series 4 finale of Breaking Bad

Jaysus  ;D

That was a great finish alright.

My missus thought it should have ended there but we would have a missed some killer episodes in series 5 if it had.

With the toilet scene? That'd have been a terrible ending. It was a cliffhanger.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on March 03, 2014, 09:24:32 AM
Quote from: Syferus on March 03, 2014, 02:19:15 AM
Quote from: muppet on March 03, 2014, 01:27:18 AM
Quote from: Apparently so on March 03, 2014, 01:17:17 AM
Just watched the series 4 finale of Breaking Bad

Jaysus  ;D

That was a great finish alright.

My missus thought it should have ended there but we would have a missed some killer episodes in series 5 if it had.

With the toilet scene? That'd have been a terrible ending. It was a cliffhanger.

I presume he means what happens Gus. You know, like at the end of Season 4 as stated.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on March 03, 2014, 09:49:36 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on February 26, 2014, 09:54:58 PM
Marty's fancy bit in Episode 2  :P :-*

Ha the look on my wife's face as it was on lol, when I eventually closed my mouth and wiped it from all the drooling :P I said "see, the secret to a good marriage is a bit on the side"
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on March 03, 2014, 11:46:00 PM
One to go in True Detective!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on March 03, 2014, 11:53:09 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on March 03, 2014, 09:49:36 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on February 26, 2014, 09:54:58 PM
Marty's fancy bit in Episode 2  :P :-*

Ha the look on my wife's face as it was on lol, when I eventually closed my mouth and wiped it from all the drooling :P I said "see, the secret to a good marriage is a bit on the side"
Similar conversation here too  ;D. I have definitely seen worse!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: mc_grens on March 04, 2014, 08:02:29 AM
Quote from: gallsman on March 03, 2014, 11:46:00 PM
One to go in True Detective!

Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant!!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on March 04, 2014, 11:00:03 AM
Episode 7 of True Detective moves away from the narrative, towards being in the now. a return to the slow crawl pace. The momentum happens off-camera, between the scenes :)
Strange bar that Rust now resides/works in, he and the owner are just about the only customers.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: The Iceman on March 07, 2014, 11:28:27 PM
Watched Season 1 of "24" over the past week or two. Lost it a little in the late teen episodes but for the most part it was very well done and some nice twists and turns.
I am a little daunted at the prospect of watching another 24 episodes of it - its a big commitment.

Just started Season 5 of Breaking Bad as they added the remaining episodes on NetFlix....
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on March 10, 2014, 08:48:14 AM
Matthew McConaughey has always been a favourite of mine.  Over the past year or two he has been in some brilliant films such as Killer Joe, Mud and the Lincoln Lawyer.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Armaghgeddon on March 10, 2014, 11:07:35 AM
Still hugely impressed with The Blacklist.
It has the main storyline for the episode but then there are a few little storylines developing in the background.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on March 10, 2014, 11:21:52 AM
Really like the Blacklist too.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on March 10, 2014, 12:05:54 PM
TD wrapped up nicely last night.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on March 10, 2014, 12:18:12 PM
Quote from: gallsman on March 10, 2014, 12:05:54 PM
TD wrapped up nicely last night.

Gonna watch it tonight - am really looking forward to it. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on March 10, 2014, 01:39:16 PM
Im having a few friends around.
It's bigger than superbowl.

Though I'm not expecting any crude, thriller drama, wtf endings with a double twist.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on March 11, 2014, 08:42:23 AM
Quote from: gallsman on March 10, 2014, 12:05:54 PM
TD wrapped up nicely last night.

Great stuff, really enjoyed it - not a weak episode, well-acted and beautifully paced. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on March 11, 2014, 11:27:54 AM
Quote from: Billys Boots on March 11, 2014, 08:42:23 AM
Quote from: gallsman on March 10, 2014, 12:05:54 PM
TD wrapped up nicely last night.

Great stuff, really enjoyed it - not a weak episode, well-acted and beautifully paced. 

Maybe a SPOILER  here

Wrapped up nicely indeed but what an episode to wrap up such a storyline and complex characters.
For most of the previous episodes we had  Rust, the sense of his darkness and the conspiracy of overwhelming evil, alongside his polar opposite  ("you're a lying sack of sh*t") Marty and his cautious conservatism. By the end,  Rust met the root of his darkness (daughter) and came through (looking like Jesus) and Marty had his appreciation of the extent of the darkness, internal that plagued Rust and external in the society.

How about this scene?
(http://i.minus.com/iZkKoBkONFOLb.gif)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on March 11, 2014, 11:23:44 PM
Absolutely fantastic stuff. McConaughey will be adding an Emmy to the Oscar this year. Not a single minute wasted or out of place. Best tv I have seen in years.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ballinaman on March 12, 2014, 06:04:48 PM
**SPOILER ALERT**

Slightly disappointed by the way TD ended up, comparing to how good the previous episodes were.
Seemed a bit rushed, could have gone into the Errol character (man with scars) more...1 episode for a man the whole series was based on.
The lads finding the old woman who could remember the price she paid for the paint job about 20 years ago...no offence but seriously doubtful and fairly convenient!

Quality stuff though all said and done!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on March 12, 2014, 09:26:48 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on March 12, 2014, 06:04:48 PM
**SPOILER ALERT**

Slightly disappointed by the way TD ended up, comparing to how good the previous episodes were.
Seemed a bit rushed, could have gone into the Errol character (man with scars) more...1 episode for a man the whole series was based on.
The lads finding the old woman who could remember the price she paid for the paint job about 20 years ago...no offence but seriously doubtful and fairly convenient!

Quality stuff though all said and done!
First time True Detective has been accused of being rushed :)
I remember I paid 400 kronur to get a puncture fixed in 1985 in Copenhagen. I also remember the expression on the guys face when I exclaimed "400 effin kronur!". Not that that memory detail by the elderly woman mattered much in this drama, but people do remember what they pay for, for certain things especially if it was a big event.
In the scheme of this 8 part drama, Errol the character, didn't matter that much. The whole series wasn't based on him, it was based on finding him.
It was a drama which achieved a balance between the investigation on finding him and the various inner struggles the characters went through.
I would have been disappointed had the camera left Marty or Rust for more than a minute.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on March 12, 2014, 10:42:29 PM
I thought it was a bit rushed at the end as well. What a great show though, just wish it went on for another two episodes to clear a few things up.

This fella has some good points but a little bit too critical
http://www.newyorker.com/online/blogs/culture/2014/03/the-disappointing-finale-of-true-detective.html (http://www.newyorker.com/online/blogs/culture/2014/03/the-disappointing-finale-of-true-detective.html)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on March 12, 2014, 10:49:05 PM
Yis don't need everything wrapped up with a wee bow. For grown up programmes like True Detective the audience shouldn't need spoon-fed.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ONeill on March 12, 2014, 10:52:57 PM
All in the eye of the beholder I suppose. I found the ending dismal and predictable, but appealing to those who wanted to find a sort of pretensive philosophical meaning. It was OK, just. What was disappointing was that it was a poor narrative as a whole. It had so much potential to be different.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on March 12, 2014, 11:13:29 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on March 12, 2014, 10:42:29 PM
I thought it was a bit rushed at the end as well. What a great show though, just wish it went on for another two episodes to clear a few things up.

This fella has some good points but a little bit too critical
http://www.newyorker.com/online/blogs/culture/2014/03/the-disappointing-finale-of-true-detective.html (http://www.newyorker.com/online/blogs/culture/2014/03/the-disappointing-finale-of-true-detective.html)
A review which missed by a country mile what the drama was about and griped about what it should have been about. Deconstruction critics are 2 a penny.
Any pretentious idiot can stand off a drama and gripe about any scene using the particular language of critique while heaping praise on past dubious dramas and also referencing other dramas like Homicide (season one) which actually did carry off the "narrative" (what a corny word) of the superbly dramatic  and intense interrogation.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: LeoMc on March 12, 2014, 11:31:30 PM
Quote from: Newbridge Exile on February 23, 2014, 11:53:20 PM
Line of duty on BBC 2 is well worth getting into,  the first series with Lennie James was fantastic but this one so far has at least equalled if not surpassed it

Just watched episodes 4&5 there, that was some last 20 minutes, the interview scene was class. More twists than a FF politician.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on March 12, 2014, 11:46:27 PM
Quote from: LeoMc on March 12, 2014, 11:31:30 PM
Quote from: Newbridge Exile on February 23, 2014, 11:53:20 PM
Line of duty on BBC 2 is well worth getting into,  the first series with Lennie James was fantastic but this one so far has at least equalled if not surpassed it

Just watched episodes 4&5 there, that was some last 20 minutes, the interview scene was class. More twists than a FF politician.
That bitch is obviously fitting up Dryden.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ONeill on March 12, 2014, 11:47:46 PM
Quote from: The Iceman on March 07, 2014, 11:28:27 PM
Watched Season 1 of "24" over the past week or two. Lost it a little in the late teen episodes but for the most part it was very well done and some nice twists and turns.
I am a little daunted at the prospect of watching another 24 episodes of it - its a big commitment.


Something I have on the back burner...
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on March 13, 2014, 12:08:39 AM
We Got Game on RTE One. Liam McHale great athlete.

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: TabClear on March 13, 2014, 06:56:45 AM
The big bang theory has been commissioned for another 3 series to 2017.  ;D ;D Great news, it and rules of engagement are the two best American sitcom's at the minute imo.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on March 13, 2014, 11:19:53 AM
My backlogged queue of unwatched dramas is getting too long, Silk S3  Breaking Bad s5  House of Cards S2  etc etc
and now  the randy sleeper agents are back in The Americans. I didn't think that drama would  catch enough attention in the USA to warrant another series, maybe it's a case of the positive review kept it going.
The original storyline was a great place to start, how soviet spies could become a normal american couple, could raise a normal family, amidst a life of espionage and a web of duplicity  and still come out smelling apple pie.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: LeoMc on March 13, 2014, 04:30:35 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on March 12, 2014, 11:46:27 PM
Quote from: LeoMc on March 12, 2014, 11:31:30 PM
Quote from: Newbridge Exile on February 23, 2014, 11:53:20 PM
Line of duty on BBC 2 is well worth getting into,  the first series with Lennie James was fantastic but this one so far has at least equalled if not surpassed it

Just watched episodes 4&5 there, that was some last 20 minutes, the interview scene was class. More twists than a FF politician.
That bitch is obviously fitting up Dryden.
It looked the other way round last week so there could be another twist yet.  Still think there may be more to Cotton especially after his meeting with his old team mate (Neil Morrissey).
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ONeill on March 15, 2014, 10:39:06 PM
Episode 4 of True Detective tonight...hotting up nicely.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on March 21, 2014, 02:09:47 PM
Just started watching Banshee. Seems pretty decent so far.

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ONeill on March 23, 2014, 10:57:48 PM
Episode 5 of True Detective last night - no idea how this will pan out.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on March 24, 2014, 08:28:13 AM
watched the full series of 'The Fall' on a long flight there last week. thought it was very good.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on March 24, 2014, 08:35:08 AM
Quote from: ONeill on March 23, 2014, 10:57:48 PM
Episode 5 of True Detective last night - no idea how this will pan out.

Episode 5 the other night was unbelievable.  So gripping.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Walter Cronc on March 24, 2014, 08:40:38 AM
Quote from: Main Street on March 13, 2014, 11:19:53 AM
My backlogged queue of unwatched dramas is getting too long, Silk S3  Breaking Bad s5  House of Cards S2  etc etc and now  the randy sleeper agents are back in The Americans. I didn't think that drama would  catch enough attention in the USA to warrant another series, maybe it's a case of the positive review kept it going.
The original storyline was a great place to start, how soviet spies could become a normal american couple, could raise a normal family, amidst a life of espionage and a web of duplicity  and still come out smelling apple pie.

Great start to this season but then it seemed to drag a bit. Perhaps that was because season 1 was so good!! Building for season 3 most likely, which is in the pipeline I think.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Denn Forever on March 26, 2014, 12:19:50 PM
Watched "Soap" last night on You Tube.  Jeez it  was a great comedy.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Dinny Breen on March 26, 2014, 03:06:07 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on March 24, 2014, 08:35:08 AM
Quote from: ONeill on March 23, 2014, 10:57:48 PM
Episode 5 of True Detective last night - no idea how this will pan out.

Episode 5 the other night was unbelievable.  So gripping.

Yep it was brilliant up there with S307 of Breaking Bad. Quality TV.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on March 26, 2014, 03:43:43 PM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on March 26, 2014, 03:06:07 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on March 24, 2014, 08:35:08 AM
Quote from: ONeill on March 23, 2014, 10:57:48 PM
Episode 5 of True Detective last night - no idea how this will pan out.

Episode 5 the other night was unbelievable.  So gripping.

Yep it was brilliant up there with S307 of Breaking Bad. Quality TV.
just finished true detective.
Not quite up up there with breaking bad/ the wire imo, but very very good TV all the same , and nice to have a series wrapped up in 8 episodes like that. I hope they make a few more of them.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: AFS on March 26, 2014, 04:19:14 PM
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on March 26, 2014, 03:43:43 PM
just finished true detective.
Not quite up up there with breaking bad/ the wire imo, but very very good TV all the same , and nice to have a series wrapped up in 8 episodes like that. I hope they make a few more of them.

Snap.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: muppet on March 26, 2014, 09:09:37 PM
Homeland now on Netflix.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Apparently so on March 27, 2014, 12:06:37 AM
Finished Breaking Bad. Was quite good but not as I was expected tbh. Doesn't come anywhere near The Sopranos for me but still a good show. Was delighted for Jesse, poor bastard

But seriously, some of the most annoying characters in the history of television. Marie is annoying, Walt Jr is a dick but thon Skylar is the most hateful hoor. I know its only a TV character but jesus christ, I hated her. Considered turning it off many times because of her but stuck with it. Hard going though

Big Huell was a good character, should have been more of him
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggy90 on March 29, 2014, 11:45:18 AM
Enjoying what I've seen so far of True Detective, but could someone explain to me, how Brother Mouzone and Dion Dublin came to be cast as cops??
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ONeill on March 29, 2014, 12:07:46 PM
Episode 6 tonight of True Detective....
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: J OGorman on March 29, 2014, 01:58:28 PM
Quote from: Apparently so on March 27, 2014, 12:06:37 AM
Finished Breaking Bad. Was quite good but not as I was expected tbh. Doesn't come anywhere near The Sopranos for me but still a good show. Was delighted for Jesse, poor b**tard

But seriously, some of the most annoying characters in the history of television. Marie is annoying, Walt Jr is a dick but thon Skylar is the most hateful hoor. I know its only a TV character but jesus christ, I hated her. Considered turning it off many times because of her but stuck with it. Hard going though

Big Huell was a good character, should have been more of him


I hear ye on Skylar. No matter who Walt was dealing with in the criminal underworld, the most stress was when he was at home with the wife..women are mad
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on March 31, 2014, 08:39:43 AM
Watched Episode 6 of True Detective, unbelievable.  Can't wait for the next two so have them on disc here for tonight.  Noticed Dion Dublin there, uncanny resemblence.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: southdown on March 31, 2014, 08:50:20 AM
House of Cards is on Netflix with Kevin Spacey, very good so far after the 7 episodes I have watched.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: front of the mountain on March 31, 2014, 03:50:51 PM
Really enjoyed Season 2 of Houses of Cards (expect the Meechum scene - u know it when you see it :-\ ) Kevin Spacey is a brilliant actor.

Just started True Detective  seems very good as well!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on March 31, 2014, 04:09:17 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on March 31, 2014, 08:39:43 AM
Watched Episode 6 of True Detective, unbelievable.  Can't wait for the next two so have them on disc here for tonight.  Noticed Dion Dublin there, uncanny resemblence.

I can tell you how it ends if you want?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on March 31, 2014, 04:09:46 PM
Quote from: laoislad on March 31, 2014, 04:09:17 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on March 31, 2014, 08:39:43 AM
Watched Episode 6 of True Detective, unbelievable.  Can't wait for the next two so have them on disc here for tonight.  Noticed Dion Dublin there, uncanny resemblence.

I can tell you how it ends if you want?

Please do.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on March 31, 2014, 04:15:24 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on March 31, 2014, 04:09:46 PM
Quote from: laoislad on March 31, 2014, 04:09:17 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on March 31, 2014, 08:39:43 AM
Watched Episode 6 of True Detective, unbelievable.  Can't wait for the next two so have them on disc here for tonight.  Noticed Dion Dublin there, uncanny resemblence.

I can tell you how it ends if you want?

Please do.

Marty is the killer.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: charlieTully on March 31, 2014, 04:45:16 PM
Quote from: Apparently so on March 27, 2014, 12:06:37 AM
Finished Breaking Bad. Was quite good but not as I was expected tbh. Doesn't come anywhere near The Sopranos for me but still a good show. Was delighted for Jesse, poor b**tard

But seriously, some of the most annoying characters in the history of television. Marie is annoying, Walt Jr is a dick but thon Skylar is the most hateful hoor. I know its only a TV character but jesus christ, I hated her. Considered turning it off many times because of her but stuck with it. Hard going though

Big Huell was a good character, should have been more of him

would agree with this, it was good but I cant understand all the talk of it being better than the sopranos which imo it the best tv ever made. you couldn't like walt junior and skylar if you raised them yourself.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Syferus on March 31, 2014, 05:29:45 PM
Game of Thrones season 4 starts this Sunday on HBO. Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Hardy on March 31, 2014, 07:05:35 PM
Quote from: laoislad on March 31, 2014, 04:15:24 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on March 31, 2014, 04:09:46 PM
Quote from: laoislad on March 31, 2014, 04:09:17 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on March 31, 2014, 08:39:43 AM
Watched Episode 6 of True Detective, unbelievable.  Can't wait for the next two so have them on disc here for tonight.  Noticed Dion Dublin there, uncanny resemblence.

I can tell you how it ends if you want?

Please do.

Marty is the killer.

I knew it when I saw him heading into the billiard room with the lead pipe.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on March 31, 2014, 10:24:40 PM
Quote from: Syferus on March 31, 2014, 05:29:45 PM
Game of Thrones season 4 starts this Sunday on HBO. Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee.

While I think the show is excellent, having read the books I just can't get excited about it knowing what's going to happen.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on April 01, 2014, 08:28:04 AM
Finished True Detective last night, unbelievable show.  Harrelson and McConaghey were brilliant throughout.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Canalman on April 01, 2014, 09:56:42 AM
Halfway through S3 of Game of Thrones. Finding it hardish to keep up with all the characters in it though. Really need your wits about you imo to watch it. Intend reading the books after this.

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Walter Cronc on April 01, 2014, 09:59:14 AM
Quote from: Canalman on April 01, 2014, 09:56:42 AM
Halfway through S3 of Game of Thrones. Finding it hardish to keep up with all the characters in it though. Really need your wits about you imo to watch it. Intend reading the books after this.



Yeah thats the only drawback for me. Perhaps too many characters and when you think your understanding them it moves on to someone entirely different.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on April 01, 2014, 10:02:02 AM
Quote from: Canalman on April 01, 2014, 09:56:42 AM
Halfway through S3 of Game of Thrones. Finding it hardish to keep up with all the characters in it though. Really need your wits about you imo to watch it. Intend reading the books after this.

Same here, very hard to remember all the Kingdoms/lands and current characters as well as ones that were from the past such as the Tagaerean dynasty etc.

Anyone watched XIII or Believe?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on April 01, 2014, 10:02:30 AM
I read somewhere that there are over 1000 named characters in the books at this point. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: muppet on April 01, 2014, 07:45:22 PM
Quote from: Canalman on April 01, 2014, 09:56:42 AM
Halfway through S3 of Game of Thrones. Finding it hardish to keep up with all the characters in it though. Really need your wits about you imo to watch it. Intend reading the books after this.

You should have done that in school! Way too late for you now.  ;D ;D
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: The Iceman on April 02, 2014, 05:37:29 AM
Finally finished breaking bad. Very happy with how it ended. I think everything got wrapped up nicely apart from what happens next for Jesse. I wanted a little more closure there. All in all a fantastic series and up there in my top 5 tv shows.
Homeland hasn't made it on to Netflix USA unfortunately but hope to start that next.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Denn Forever on April 02, 2014, 12:06:48 PM
Quote from: muppet on April 01, 2014, 07:45:22 PM
Quote from: Canalman on April 01, 2014, 09:56:42 AM
Halfway through S3 of Game of Thrones. Finding it hardish to keep up with all the characters in it though. Really need your wits about you imo to watch it. Intend reading the books after this.

You should have done that in school! Way too late for you now.  ;D ;D

I like the story about the Belgian teacher who was having trouble with an unruly class.  He asked the class if many of them watched Game of Thrones?  A lot of them did.  He said he'd read all the books and if they didn't quiet down, he would write on the Board who was the next person to die.

They shut up.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: the Deel Rover on April 03, 2014, 10:58:44 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on March 31, 2014, 08:39:43 AM
Watched Episode 6 of True Detective, unbelievable.  Can't wait for the next two so have them on disc here for tonight.  Noticed Dion Dublin there, uncanny resemblence.

;D Thought the same myself . Up to episode 6 really enjoying it. Mc Conaghey is brilliant in it imo 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: charlieTully on April 14, 2014, 04:32:13 PM
Quote from: the Deel Rover on April 03, 2014, 10:58:44 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on March 31, 2014, 08:39:43 AM
Watched Episode 6 of True Detective, unbelievable.  Can't wait for the next two so have them on disc here for tonight.  Noticed Dion Dublin there, uncanny resemblence.

;D Thought the same myself . Up to episode 6 really enjoying it. Mc Conaghey is brilliant in it imo

great show, best I have seen since the wire, takes things to a new level, cant see how they could top that season though.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: el_cuervo_fc on April 14, 2014, 10:32:37 PM
Great ending to Game of Thrones tonight. It was a real "holy f**k" moment.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: the Deel Rover on April 15, 2014, 11:01:15 AM
Quote from: el_cuervo_fc on April 14, 2014, 10:32:37 PM
Great ending to Game of Thrones tonight. It was a real "holy f**k" moment.

For sure , i was delighted  ;D
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gerrykeegan on April 20, 2014, 11:06:09 PM
Anyone watch Fargo tonight on channel 4. Excellent.  Based on the film.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Zulu on April 21, 2014, 11:26:34 AM
Quote from: gerrykeegan on April 20, 2014, 11:06:09 PM
Anyone watch Fargo tonight on channel 4. Excellent.  Based on the film.

Yeah, thought it was good but Martin Freeman wasn't convincing for me, annoying in fact.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on April 21, 2014, 11:43:21 AM
Quote from: Zulu on April 21, 2014, 11:26:34 AM
Quote from: gerrykeegan on April 20, 2014, 11:06:09 PM
Anyone watch Fargo tonight on channel 4. Excellent.  Based on the film.

Yeah, thought it was good but Martin Freeman wasn't convincing for me, annoying in fact.
I enjoyed it as well, but couldn't stop thinking martin freeman just isn't as good as william H macy at that character. Very hard to believe anyone else doing the role
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on April 22, 2014, 10:56:20 PM
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on April 21, 2014, 11:43:21 AM
Quote from: Zulu on April 21, 2014, 11:26:34 AM
Quote from: gerrykeegan on April 20, 2014, 11:06:09 PM
Anyone watch Fargo tonight on channel 4. Excellent.  Based on the film.

Yeah, thought it was good but Martin Freeman wasn't convincing for me, annoying in fact.
I enjoyed it as well, but couldn't stop thinking martin freeman just isn't as good as william H macy at that character. Very hard to believe anyone else doing the role
Agree with all of this. Watched it tonight and really enjoyed it but agree Freeman is a weak link.

Was that "Better Call" Saul Goodman as a policeman?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on April 22, 2014, 11:22:48 PM
Quote from: ziggy90 on December 04, 2013, 05:54:05 PM
Quote from: Canalman on December 04, 2013, 03:21:38 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on December 03, 2013, 11:16:21 PM
After watching the first series on Sky Arts & the hoors not showing the 2nd, I bought Hatufim / Prisoners of War Boxset (directly from Israel, customs charge of £12 too the bastids). For anyone who watched series 1, series 2 is just f**king superb.

(This is the show that Homeland is based on).

Thanks, will watch out for that. S1 was excellent.

Same as that, I'd appreciate a heads up if it returns as I tend not to look at the schedule for Sky Arts.
Season 2 on Sky Arts on Friday nite @11.30pm.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on April 23, 2014, 12:51:47 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on April 22, 2014, 10:56:20 PM
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on April 21, 2014, 11:43:21 AM
Quote from: Zulu on April 21, 2014, 11:26:34 AM
Quote from: gerrykeegan on April 20, 2014, 11:06:09 PM
Anyone watch Fargo tonight on channel 4. Excellent.  Based on the film.

Yeah, thought it was good but Martin Freeman wasn't convincing for me, annoying in fact.
I enjoyed it as well, but couldn't stop thinking martin freeman just isn't as good as william H macy at that character. Very hard to believe anyone else doing the role
Agree with all of this. Watched it tonight and really enjoyed it but agree Freeman is a weak link.

Was that "Better Call" Saul Goodman as a policeman?
I've never seen the film so I didn't think Freeman was that bad as I wasn't comparing him to the original.
I enjoyed it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggy90 on April 23, 2014, 06:35:24 AM
Quote from: bennydorano on April 22, 2014, 11:22:48 PM
Quote from: ziggy90 on December 04, 2013, 05:54:05 PM
Quote from: Canalman on December 04, 2013, 03:21:38 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on December 03, 2013, 11:16:21 PM
After watching the first series on Sky Arts & the hoors not showing the 2nd, I bought Hatufim / Prisoners of War Boxset (directly from Israel, customs charge of £12 too the bastids). For anyone who watched series 1, series 2 is just f**king superb.

(This is the show that Homeland is based on).

Thanks, will watch out for that. S1 was excellent.

Same as that, I'd appreciate a heads up if it returns as I tend not to look at the schedule for Sky Arts.
Season 2 on Sky Arts on Friday nite @11.30pm.

Cheers for that Benny. One small whinge though, it's Thursday night at 11.30. :)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Canalman on April 23, 2014, 10:23:44 AM
Quote from: bennydorano on April 22, 2014, 11:22:48 PM
Quote from: ziggy90 on December 04, 2013, 05:54:05 PM
Quote from: Canalman on December 04, 2013, 03:21:38 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on December 03, 2013, 11:16:21 PM
After watching the first series on Sky Arts & the hoors not showing the 2nd, I bought Hatufim / Prisoners of War Boxset (directly from Israel, customs charge of £12 too the bastids). For anyone who watched series 1, series 2 is just f**king superb.

(This is the show that Homeland is based on).

Thanks, will watch out for that. S1 was excellent.

Same as that, I'd appreciate a heads up if it returns as I tend not to look at the schedule for Sky Arts.
Season 2 on Sky Arts on Friday nite @11.30pm.

Thanks for the heads up BD.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on April 27, 2014, 08:32:27 PM
Quote from: Canalman on April 23, 2014, 10:23:44 AM
Quote from: bennydorano on April 22, 2014, 11:22:48 PM
Quote from: ziggy90 on December 04, 2013, 05:54:05 PM
Quote from: Canalman on December 04, 2013, 03:21:38 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on December 03, 2013, 11:16:21 PM
After watching the first series on Sky Arts & the hoors not showing the 2nd, I bought Hatufim / Prisoners of War Boxset (directly from Israel, customs charge of £12 too the bastids). For anyone who watched series 1, series 2 is just f**king superb.

(This is the show that Homeland is based on).

Thanks, will watch out for that. S1 was excellent.

Same as that, I'd appreciate a heads up if it returns as I tend not to look at the schedule for Sky Arts.
Season 2 on Sky Arts on Friday nite @11.30pm.

Thanks for the heads up BD.

Where can I get series 1?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Canalman on April 28, 2014, 11:23:27 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on April 27, 2014, 08:32:27 PM
Quote from: Canalman on April 23, 2014, 10:23:44 AM
Quote from: bennydorano on April 22, 2014, 11:22:48 PM
Quote from: ziggy90 on December 04, 2013, 05:54:05 PM
Quote from: Canalman on December 04, 2013, 03:21:38 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on December 03, 2013, 11:16:21 PM
After watching the first series on Sky Arts & the hoors not showing the 2nd, I bought Hatufim / Prisoners of War Boxset (directly from Israel, customs charge of £12 too the bastids). For anyone who watched series 1, series 2 is just f**king superb.

(This is the show that Homeland is based on).

Thanks, will watch out for that. S1 was excellent.

Same as that, I'd appreciate a heads up if it returns as I tend not to look at the schedule for Sky Arts.
Season 2 on Sky Arts on Friday nite @11.30pm.

Thanks for the heads up BD.

Where can I get series 1?

Got mine from the local library (the book type). A fuddy duddy way I know.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Walter Cronc on April 28, 2014, 11:29:28 AM
Anyone watching Sons of Anarchy?

On season 2 at the minute. Going grand so far (bar the dodgy Irish accents). Worth pursuing further?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Canalman on April 28, 2014, 11:34:26 AM
Quote from: Walter Cronc on April 28, 2014, 11:29:28 AM
Anyone watching Sons of Anarchy?

On season 2 at the minute. Going grand so far (bar the dodgy Irish accents). Worth pursuing further?

Mixed bag really. Really enjoyed it up to I think season 4 (I think). Absolutely awful season set in Ireland and I haven't gone back to it since. Have later seasons at home but that one season really put me off.
Hope someone here has seen later seasons and can confirm that they have improved.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Under Lights on April 28, 2014, 12:19:39 PM
Anyone watching Fargo?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Up The Middle on April 28, 2014, 12:23:13 PM
Quote from: Canalman on April 28, 2014, 11:34:26 AM
Quote from: Walter Cronc on April 28, 2014, 11:29:28 AM
Anyone watching Sons of Anarchy?

On season 2 at the minute. Going grand so far (bar the dodgy Irish accents). Worth pursuing further?

Mixed bag really. Really enjoyed it up to I think season 4 (I think). Absolutely awful season set in Ireland and I haven't gone back to it since. Have later seasons at home but that one season really put me off.
Hope someone here has seen later seasons and can confirm that they have improved.

I was the same, the season in Belfast was absolutley brutal, going from fighting with cops to shooting people in the middle of Belfast and not a word said and dont get me started on the accents. I eventually bit the bullet and started watching again Season 5 was very good and Season 6 was even better, i would recomend watching again.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: J OGorman on April 28, 2014, 12:30:28 PM
Currently on the spin when I get a chance

Vikings - loving it
Orange is the New Black - watched 2 so far, seems OK.
Game of Thrones - holy buck, some show
Banshee - 2 quality seasons
Justified - have watched the first 4 seasons. Good show
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on April 28, 2014, 01:52:02 PM
Quote from: Under Lights on April 28, 2014, 12:19:39 PM
Anyone watching Fargo?
See above.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on April 28, 2014, 01:54:07 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on April 28, 2014, 01:52:02 PM
Quote from: Under Lights on April 28, 2014, 12:19:39 PM
Anyone watching Fargo?
See above.

last nights episode not as good as the first one, but still a very good show, looking forward to seeing how it develops
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on May 12, 2014, 05:37:59 PM
Couple of new series I've started watching.

Turn
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2543328/
Really enjoying this.

Resurrection
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2647586/?ref_=nv_sr_1
Not bad also.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: BennyHarp on May 12, 2014, 07:50:07 PM
Quote from: J OGorman on April 28, 2014, 12:30:28 PM
Currently on the spin when I get a chance

Vikings - loving it
Orange is the New Black - watched 2 so far, seems OK.
Game of Thrones - holy buck, some show
Banshee - 2 quality seasons
Justified - have watched the first 4 seasons. Good show

Has the second season started on Sky? I enjoyed season 1 and was waiting for it to return, have I missed it?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Don Johnson on May 13, 2014, 12:48:20 PM
What an episode of Game Of Thrones last night. Liam Cunningham and Peter Dinklage are great actors.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: J OGorman on May 13, 2014, 01:51:19 PM
Quote from: BennyHarp on May 12, 2014, 07:50:07 PM
Quote from: J OGorman on April 28, 2014, 12:30:28 PM
Currently on the spin when I get a chance

Vikings - loving it
Orange is the New Black - watched 2 so far, seems OK.
Game of Thrones - holy buck, some show
Banshee - 2 quality seasons
Justified - have watched the first 4 seasons. Good show

Has the second season started on Sky? I enjoyed season 1 and was waiting for it to return, have I missed it?

Couchtuner.eu. (can I even post that?)

Watching Blacklist at the minute...very good show
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Dinny Breen on May 13, 2014, 02:59:34 PM
Quote from: Don Johnson on May 13, 2014, 12:48:20 PM
What an episode of Game Of Thrones last night. Liam Cunningham and Peter Dinklage are great actors.

What a f*cking Series, has everything and dragons!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Syferus on May 13, 2014, 03:57:01 PM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on May 13, 2014, 02:59:34 PM
Quote from: Don Johnson on May 13, 2014, 12:48:20 PM
What an episode of Game Of Thrones last night. Liam Cunningham and Peter Dinklage are great actors.

What a f*cking Series, has everything and dragons!!

If Tyrion doesn't win I'm going to cry.

Charles Dance is a fantastic actor but even he is on the back-foot when he's in a scene with Dinklage. Just incredible.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: trileacman on May 13, 2014, 04:01:59 PM
Just a heads up lads, haven't seen the last few episodes and I'd hate to see any spoilers! Great show, Dinklage is a top actor.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Walter Cronc on May 13, 2014, 04:07:40 PM
Excellent show but perhaps dragging a tad and too many new characters if you want to get really picky.

I reckon they could make 7-8 seasons at least, if not 10!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Syferus on May 13, 2014, 04:13:42 PM
Quote from: Walter Cronc on May 13, 2014, 04:07:40 PM
Excellent show but perhaps dragging a tad and too many new characters if you want to get really picky.

I reckon they could make 7-8 seasons at least, if not 10!!

It's based on books. Each book is a season, apart from the last two which are halves of book three. The books are still being written.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Walter Cronc on May 13, 2014, 04:18:08 PM
Quote from: Syferus on May 13, 2014, 04:13:42 PM
Quote from: Walter Cronc on May 13, 2014, 04:07:40 PM
Excellent show but perhaps dragging a tad and too many new characters if you want to get really picky.

I reckon they could make 7-8 seasons at least, if not 10!!

It's based on books. Each book is a season, apart from the last two which are halves of book three. The books are still being written.

Oh I know that. Apparently he hasnt even started book 4 and isnt in great health!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: smort on May 13, 2014, 04:28:31 PM
Martin has wrote 5 of the books. He plans to finish the series with two more tome's.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Syferus on May 13, 2014, 05:29:58 PM
Quote from: Walter Cronc on May 13, 2014, 04:18:08 PM
Quote from: Syferus on May 13, 2014, 04:13:42 PM
Quote from: Walter Cronc on May 13, 2014, 04:07:40 PM
Excellent show but perhaps dragging a tad and too many new characters if you want to get really picky.

I reckon they could make 7-8 seasons at least, if not 10!!

It's based on books. Each book is a season, apart from the last two which are halves of book three. The books are still being written.

Oh I know that. Apparently he hasnt even started book 4 and isnt in great health!

The fifth book was released three years ago and Martin usual writes the script for an episode each season too. He's already told the creators the outline of how he plans to end the story in case they catch up to the novels.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: CD on May 13, 2014, 06:35:48 PM
Quote from: smort on May 13, 2014, 04:28:31 PM
Martin has wrote 5 of the books. He plans to finish the series with two more tome's.

Aye but two of the books so far have been split into two distinct books as they are so long so it's actually seven! I read them a few years back and was gutted that I'd have to wait years for the next one! By the time it comes out I'll have to read the previous one again to get back up to speed!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: the Deel Rover on May 18, 2014, 04:41:01 PM
I know it's not a show as such but do any of ye watch deadliest catch . Jesus those boys earn their money.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: muppet on May 18, 2014, 05:15:19 PM
Quote from: the Deel Rover on May 18, 2014, 04:41:01 PM
I know it's not a show as such but do any of ye watch deadliest catch . Jesus those boys earn their money.

Is it about Coppers?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: the Deel Rover on May 18, 2014, 05:31:43 PM
Quote from: muppet on May 18, 2014, 05:15:19 PM
Quote from: the Deel Rover on May 18, 2014, 04:41:01 PM
I know it's not a show as such but do any of ye watch deadliest catch . Jesus those boys earn their money.

Is it about Coppers?


:D :D :D lmaomuppet
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: NAG1 on May 19, 2014, 10:52:05 AM
Quote from: the Deel Rover on May 18, 2014, 04:41:01 PM
I know it's not a show as such but do any of ye watch deadliest catch . Jesus those boys earn their money.

Yeah have seen a few series of it and by god it is serious tough going.

But the captains can earn serious coin for it if they do well.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on May 19, 2014, 01:27:46 PM
Quote from: Syferus on May 13, 2014, 04:13:42 PM
Quote from: Walter Cronc on May 13, 2014, 04:07:40 PM
Excellent show but perhaps dragging a tad and too many new characters if you want to get really picky.

I reckon they could make 7-8 seasons at least, if not 10!!

It's based on books. Each book is a season, apart from the last two which are halves of book three. The books are still being written.

Not quite true. Current season has had plenty of elements of A Dance with Dragons, the fifth book in it. When writing the books, Martin split it based on geography of the characters, so some of them went AWOL for perhaps a book and a half. I imagine the producers of the show wouldn't have been happy with that so have started blending the narrative.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on May 19, 2014, 01:30:38 PM
So....this Game of Thrones everyone is talking about....worth a watch?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on May 19, 2014, 01:39:28 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on May 19, 2014, 01:30:38 PM
So....this Game of Thrones everyone is talking about....worth a watch?

Unbelievable.  Not sure if you would make much headway through the seasons though, the old pause and rewind buttons on your Sky Remote would near be worn away.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on May 19, 2014, 02:14:41 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on May 19, 2014, 01:30:38 PM
So....this Game of Thrones everyone is talking about....worth a watch?
Tried to watch some of it. Meh wouldn't be too fussed about it tbh.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on May 20, 2014, 09:51:30 AM
Quote from: laoislad on May 19, 2014, 02:14:41 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on May 19, 2014, 01:30:38 PM
So....this Game of Thrones everyone is talking about....worth a watch?
Tried to watch some of it. Meh wouldn't be too fussed about it tbh.

It's very good but starting to get slightly annoying with at least 10 different plotlines going on at the same time. I'm hoping this is going to reach some kind of finish rather than the way Lost went which just seemed to get even more confusing and then just stopped.

The first few series are fantastic and there is enough blood and enough sets of jebs to keep you more than interested!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on May 20, 2014, 10:39:59 AM
Person Of Interest is my favourite at the minute along with GOT, the Blacklist is brilliant too.  I see Revolution has got the chop, been really boring lately so no surprise.  Ray Donovan is bound to be back soon though, looking forward to that.  Have watched a few Intelligence and Believe as well, ok so far but nothing special.  Falling Skies is another that has sort of fallen flat, hopefully this new season will be better.  Hannibal should be interesting too.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ludermor on May 20, 2014, 05:07:37 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on May 20, 2014, 10:39:59 AM
Person Of Interest is my favourite at the minute along with GOT, the Blacklist is brilliant too.  I see Revolution has got the chop, been really boring lately so no surprise.  Ray Donovan is bound to be back soon though, looking forward to that.  Have watched a few Intelligence and Believe as well, ok so far but nothing special.  Falling Skies is another that has sort of fallen flat, hopefully this new season will be better.  Hannibal should be interesting too.
How the fcuk do you have time to watch all these programmes??
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on May 20, 2014, 08:05:51 PM
Quote from: ludermor on May 20, 2014, 05:07:37 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on May 20, 2014, 10:39:59 AM
Person Of Interest is my favourite at the minute along with GOT, the Blacklist is brilliant too.  I see Revolution has got the chop, been really boring lately so no surprise.  Ray Donovan is bound to be back soon though, looking forward to that.  Have watched a few Intelligence and Believe as well, ok so far but nothing special.  Falling Skies is another that has sort of fallen flat, hopefully this new season will be better.  Hannibal should be interesting too.
How the fcuk do you have time to watch all these programmes??
You would wonder wouldn't you...
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: BennyHarp on May 20, 2014, 10:27:41 PM
Anyone watching 24 hours to go broke on Dave at the minute? David Haye and Seann Walsh have to spend €10,000 in Cork in 24 hours. After the break the are doing a bit of hurling and road bowls.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Newbridge Exile on May 20, 2014, 10:37:17 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on May 20, 2014, 10:39:59 AM
Person Of Interest is my favourite at the minute along with GOT, the Blacklist is brilliant too.  I see Revolution has got the chop, been really boring lately so no surprise.  Ray Donovan is bound to be back soon though, looking forward to that.  Have watched a few Intelligence and Believe as well, ok so far but nothing special.  Falling Skies is another that has sort of fallen flat, hopefully this new season will be better.  Hannibal should be interesting too.
I would agree on Person of interest , great show
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on May 22, 2014, 08:33:16 AM
Quote from: ludermor on May 20, 2014, 05:07:37 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on May 20, 2014, 10:39:59 AM
Person Of Interest is my favourite at the minute along with GOT, the Blacklist is brilliant too.  I see Revolution has got the chop, been really boring lately so no surprise.  Ray Donovan is bound to be back soon though, looking forward to that.  Have watched a few Intelligence and Believe as well, ok so far but nothing special.  Falling Skies is another that has sort of fallen flat, hopefully this new season will be better.  Hannibal should be interesting too.
How the fcuk do you have time to watch all these programmes??

Honestly glad in a way that Revolution, Believe and Intelligence got the chop as it was becoming too much.  On top of these I watch The Walking Dead, The Following, Under the Dome and Boardwalk Empire.  Fortunately, they are not all on at the same time of the year. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Denn Forever on May 22, 2014, 10:13:02 AM
Anyone watch The Supervet  on C4 last night?  Heart warming but the amount people spend on their pets is amazing.  Is it because there is pet insurance now that costs are so high?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: AZOffaly on May 22, 2014, 10:15:58 AM
Quote from: BennyHarp on May 20, 2014, 10:27:41 PM
Anyone watching 24 hours to go broke on Dave at the minute? David Haye and Seann Walsh have to spend €10,000 in Cork in 24 hours. After the break the are doing a bit of hurling and road bowls.

? What's this about? Sure could they not just buy a car?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on May 22, 2014, 10:55:45 AM
Quote from: AZOffaly on May 22, 2014, 10:15:58 AM
Quote from: BennyHarp on May 20, 2014, 10:27:41 PM
Anyone watching 24 hours to go broke on Dave at the minute? David Haye and Seann Walsh have to spend €10,000 in Cork in 24 hours. After the break the are doing a bit of hurling and road bowls.

? What's this about? Sure could they not just buy a car?
They cant have anything to show for it at the end
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: AZOffaly on May 22, 2014, 11:05:46 AM
Expensive Hotel room. and 10 €1000 bottles of wine?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on May 22, 2014, 11:09:37 AM
They were only allowed to spend so much on alcohol.
I'd just hire Georgia Salpa to give me a lap dance and give her a very big tip.....
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: NAG1 on May 22, 2014, 11:10:30 AM
Quote from: AZOffaly on May 22, 2014, 11:05:46 AM
Expensive Hotel room. and 10 €1000 bottles of wine?

Plus you would be over budget AZ  ;)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on May 22, 2014, 11:11:54 AM
Quote from: Denn Forever on May 22, 2014, 10:13:02 AM
Anyone watch The Supervet  on C4 last night?  Heart warming but the amount people spend on their pets is amazing.  Is it because there is pet insurance now that costs are so high?
I'm not an animal person at all so I find it hard to understand how someone could spend so much on a fecking animal.
I can't complain too much though as my wife works in veterinary so these people are helping to pay my mortgage!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: johnneycool on May 22, 2014, 12:59:03 PM
Quote from: Syferus on May 13, 2014, 03:57:01 PM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on May 13, 2014, 02:59:34 PM
Quote from: Don Johnson on May 13, 2014, 12:48:20 PM
What an episode of Game Of Thrones last night. Liam Cunningham and Peter Dinklage are great actors.

What a f*cking Series, has everything and dragons!!

If Tyrion doesn't win I'm going to cry.

Charles Dance is a fantastic actor but even he is on the back-foot when he's in a scene with Dinklage. Just incredible.

I often drop in here and see what you square eyed bolloxes are ranting and raving about, whether it be Breaking bad, or whatever and how absolutely fantastic it all is and take it with a pinch of salt, as you're all weird, but watched an episode of Game of thrones on freeview one night and though it wasn't bad, mostly based around the Starks and the one who took up with the horse man with her bangers out a good bit and indeed they're a very good set to be airing in public.

Got a copy of the Seasons 1 and 2 from another weird nerd at work and its really grown on me, put the bambinos to bed and get to it.

Its very good, but can be confusing with all the families, bastard sons of one King or another and who's doing the do on who, gore, sex, incest, a few comic moments especially with Tyrion Lannister being the star of any scenes he's in.

Highly recommended for normal people as well as the weirdo's who frequent this thread  ;D
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on May 22, 2014, 08:54:39 PM
Cardinal Burns, sketch show on Channel 4, more hits than misses.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on May 22, 2014, 09:15:45 PM
Quote from: johnneycool on May 22, 2014, 12:59:03 PM
Quote from: Syferus on May 13, 2014, 03:57:01 PM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on May 13, 2014, 02:59:34 PM
Quote from: Don Johnson on May 13, 2014, 12:48:20 PM
What an episode of Game Of Thrones last night. Liam Cunningham and Peter Dinklage are great actors.

What a f*cking Series, has everything and dragons!!

If Tyrion doesn't win I'm going to cry.

Charles Dance is a fantastic actor but even he is on the back-foot when he's in a scene with Dinklage. Just incredible.

I often drop in here and see what you square eyed bolloxes are ranting and raving about, whether it be Breaking bad, or whatever and how absolutely fantastic it all is and take it with a pinch of salt, as you're all weird, but watched an episode of Game of thrones on freeview one night and though it wasn't bad, mostly based around the Starks and the one who took up with the horse man with her bangers out a good bit and indeed they're a very good set to be airing in public.

Got a copy of the Seasons 1 and 2 from another weird nerd at work and its really grown on me, put the bambinos to bed and get to it.

Its very good, but can be confusing with all the families, b**tard sons of one King or another and who's doing the do on who, gore, sex, incest, a few comic moments especially with Tyrion Lannister being the star of any scenes he's in.

Highly recommended for normal people as well as the weirdo's who frequent this thread  ;D
It's not often I would take seriously tips from a peninsula man calling others weirdos  ;) but I might have to give this another rattle.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Hotshot Hamish on May 24, 2014, 07:04:25 AM
Anyone watching Fargo? I think it's very good.

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: whiskeysteve on June 10, 2014, 09:21:03 AM
Good Game of Thrones penultimate episode last night. Without wanting to spoil it too much for only the 2nd time in the show the entire episode was all centred on one location and basically around one major battle - so a good epic watch once again. Looking forward to the finale next week.

Heard from a friend they are starting shooting for season 5 over here next week.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: WT4E on June 10, 2014, 09:32:16 AM
Anyone see the Beckham Documentary last night.

Bit boring I thought what did anyone else think?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: God14 on June 10, 2014, 10:12:38 AM
Quote from: WT4E on June 10, 2014, 09:32:16 AM
Anyone see the Beckham Documentary last night.

Bit boring I thought what did anyone else think?

I seen it was trending on twitter so switched it on for half hour.
I wasted 30 mins watching a man devoid of any humour or character, undertake a completely pointless journey.
Boring is putting it mildly WT4E
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: WT4E on June 10, 2014, 10:20:32 AM
Quote from: God14 on June 10, 2014, 10:12:38 AM
Quote from: WT4E on June 10, 2014, 09:32:16 AM
Anyone see the Beckham Documentary last night.

Bit boring I thought what did anyone else think?

I seen it was trending on twitter so switched it on for half hour.
I wasted 30 mins watching a man devoid of any humour or character, undertake a completely pointless journey.
Boring is putting it mildly WT4E

Yeah your right.

I was wondering if it was all an act throughout or is that the way he really is off camera? - Very wooden - trying to remain looking cool at all times at the expense of having a bit of character!

And the group of "friends" seemed like they were hired.

On the other hand I thought the Ryan Giggs documentary was good (and I'm not a man u fan!)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on June 10, 2014, 11:33:18 AM
Quote from: WT4E on June 10, 2014, 10:20:32 AM
Quote from: God14 on June 10, 2014, 10:12:38 AM
Quote from: WT4E on June 10, 2014, 09:32:16 AM
Anyone see the Beckham Documentary last night.

Bit boring I thought what did anyone else think?

I seen it was trending on twitter so switched it on for half hour.
I wasted 30 mins watching a man devoid of any humour or character, undertake a completely pointless journey.
Boring is putting it mildly WT4E

Yeah your right.

I was wondering if it was all an act throughout or is that the way he really is off camera? - Very wooden - trying to remain looking cool at all times at the expense of having a bit of character!

And the group of "friends" seemed like they were hired.

On the other hand I thought the Ryan Giggs documentary was good (and I'm not a man u fan!)

I thought the Ryan Giggs documentary was the biggest amount of dross that was ever put on TV... it was horrible!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: CiKe on June 10, 2014, 11:41:29 AM
Quote from: whiskeysteve on June 10, 2014, 09:21:03 AM
Good Game of Thrones penultimate episode last night. Without wanting to spoil it too much for only the 2nd time in the show the entire episode was all centred on one location and basically around one major battle - so a good epic watch once again. Looking forward to the finale next week.

Heard from a friend they are starting shooting for season 5 over here next week.

Only a pity he wouldn't hurry up and write the rest of the books so we don't have to wait a year for each new series. I'd say there is a risk that the series starts catching up to point that there is either more than 1yr between series or they need to be very choosy about what to include
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on June 10, 2014, 11:49:40 AM
Quote from: CiKe on June 10, 2014, 11:41:29 AM
Quote from: whiskeysteve on June 10, 2014, 09:21:03 AM
Good Game of Thrones penultimate episode last night. Without wanting to spoil it too much for only the 2nd time in the show the entire episode was all centred on one location and basically around one major battle - so a good epic watch once again. Looking forward to the finale next week.

Heard from a friend they are starting shooting for season 5 over here next week.

Only a pity he wouldn't hurry up and write the rest of the books so we don't have to wait a year for each new series. I'd say there is a risk that the series starts catching up to point that there is either more than 1yr between series or they need to be very choosy about what to include

Unfortunately, the TV show has started to catch up already. This season has had what could be constituted as spoilers to fanboys of the books like myself. GRRM has given the producers the jist of the full story and a couple of things appeared this season that haven't been in the books yet.

Slightly more worryingly, GRRM revealed last week that he might have to extend it to 8 books, having originally planned it as a trilogy. He's a morbidly obese 67 year old who writes the books at a pace of one every 3-5 years...
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on June 10, 2014, 12:04:13 PM
I understand that Book 6 is 'due' for publication sometime in 2015 - as the 5th series begins filming this week, I think it's safe to say they'll have caught up. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: front of the mountain on June 10, 2014, 12:24:18 PM
Finished first two series of Vikings, good enough show - filmed in Ireland to I believe!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: WT4E on June 10, 2014, 12:44:22 PM
Quote from: screenexile on June 10, 2014, 11:33:18 AM
Quote from: WT4E on June 10, 2014, 10:20:32 AM
Quote from: God14 on June 10, 2014, 10:12:38 AM
Quote from: WT4E on June 10, 2014, 09:32:16 AM
Anyone see the Beckham Documentary last night.

Bit boring I thought what did anyone else think?

I seen it was trending on twitter so switched it on for half hour.
I wasted 30 mins watching a man devoid of any humour or character, undertake a completely pointless journey.
Boring is putting it mildly WT4E

Yeah your right.

I was wondering if it was all an act throughout or is that the way he really is off camera? - Very wooden - trying to remain looking cool at all times at the expense of having a bit of character!

And the group of "friends" seemed like they were hired.

On the other hand I thought the Ryan Giggs documentary was good (and I'm not a man u fan!)

I thought the Ryan Giggs documentary was the biggest amount of dross that was ever put on TV... it was horrible!

The reason I liked it was from the point of view of getting to see how things work in the back ground and how impressive the whole Man U set up is.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on June 10, 2014, 01:18:04 PM
Quote from: screenexile on June 10, 2014, 11:33:18 AM
Quote from: WT4E on June 10, 2014, 10:20:32 AM
Quote from: God14 on June 10, 2014, 10:12:38 AM
Quote from: WT4E on June 10, 2014, 09:32:16 AM
Anyone see the Beckham Documentary last night.

Bit boring I thought what did anyone else think?

I seen it was trending on twitter so switched it on for half hour.
I wasted 30 mins watching a man devoid of any humour or character, undertake a completely pointless journey.
Boring is putting it mildly WT4E

Yeah your right.

I was wondering if it was all an act throughout or is that the way he really is off camera? - Very wooden - trying to remain looking cool at all times at the expense of having a bit of character!

And the group of "friends" seemed like they were hired.

On the other hand I thought the Ryan Giggs documentary was good (and I'm not a man u fan!)

I thought the Ryan Giggs documentary was the biggest amount of dross that was ever put on TV... it was horrible!
I watched some of the Beckham documentary last night and on paper it looked like an ad for Brand Beckham (at license-fee payers expense - people of S. Armagh can relax!) but it was just a bit dull.

The Giggs one was okay I thought just for the snippets behind the scenes over a short period of time when he was "the gaffer".
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on June 10, 2014, 01:21:58 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on June 10, 2014, 01:18:04 PM
Quote from: screenexile on June 10, 2014, 11:33:18 AM
Quote from: WT4E on June 10, 2014, 10:20:32 AM
Quote from: God14 on June 10, 2014, 10:12:38 AM
Quote from: WT4E on June 10, 2014, 09:32:16 AM
Anyone see the Beckham Documentary last night.

Bit boring I thought what did anyone else think?

I seen it was trending on twitter so switched it on for half hour.
I wasted 30 mins watching a man devoid of any humour or character, undertake a completely pointless journey.
Boring is putting it mildly WT4E

Yeah your right.

I was wondering if it was all an act throughout or is that the way he really is off camera? - Very wooden - trying to remain looking cool at all times at the expense of having a bit of character!

And the group of "friends" seemed like they were hired.

On the other hand I thought the Ryan Giggs documentary was good (and I'm not a man u fan!)

I thought the Ryan Giggs documentary was the biggest amount of dross that was ever put on TV... it was horrible!
I watched some of the Beckham documentary last night and on paper it looked like an ad for Brand Beckham (at license-fee payers expense - people of S. Armagh can relax!) but it was just a bit dull.

The Giggs one was okay I thought just for the snippets behind the scenes over a short period of time when he was "the gaffer".

Anything about Super Injunctions,Imogen Thomas or riding his brothers wife in it?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on June 10, 2014, 01:23:34 PM
Quote from: laoislad on June 10, 2014, 01:21:58 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on June 10, 2014, 01:18:04 PM
Quote from: screenexile on June 10, 2014, 11:33:18 AM
Quote from: WT4E on June 10, 2014, 10:20:32 AM
Quote from: God14 on June 10, 2014, 10:12:38 AM
Quote from: WT4E on June 10, 2014, 09:32:16 AM
Anyone see the Beckham Documentary last night.

Bit boring I thought what did anyone else think?

I seen it was trending on twitter so switched it on for half hour.
I wasted 30 mins watching a man devoid of any humour or character, undertake a completely pointless journey.
Boring is putting it mildly WT4E

Yeah your right.

I was wondering if it was all an act throughout or is that the way he really is off camera? - Very wooden - trying to remain looking cool at all times at the expense of having a bit of character!

And the group of "friends" seemed like they were hired.

On the other hand I thought the Ryan Giggs documentary was good (and I'm not a man u fan!)

I thought the Ryan Giggs documentary was the biggest amount of dross that was ever put on TV... it was horrible!
I watched some of the Beckham documentary last night and on paper it looked like an ad for Brand Beckham (at license-fee payers expense - people of S. Armagh can relax!) but it was just a bit dull.

The Giggs one was okay I thought just for the snippets behind the scenes over a short period of time when he was "the gaffer".

Anything about Super Injunctions,Imogen Thomas or riding his brothers wife in it?
Sure they can't ask him about a super injunction  ;)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Bingo on June 10, 2014, 01:28:23 PM
I thought Freddie Flintoffs one about the amazon was much more interesting and he had a reason for doing the trip ie look at now the people in that region have to live off the Amazon reason and why/how. He far more comfortable in front of the camera as well and isn't too bothered about the brand.

Plus he used peddle power rather than motorbike.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on June 10, 2014, 11:12:27 PM
Chicago PD is very good.I'm flying through the episodes of season 1.
Turn is also very very good.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on June 11, 2014, 08:35:24 AM
Started Broadchurch last night.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: WT4E on June 11, 2014, 08:38:41 AM
Watched Episode 2 of The Blacklist last night. Though it was okay - was wondering if anyone can let me know if its worth staying with.

Seemed a bit cheaper made than a lot of the other American type series but I wouldn't hold that against it
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: muppet on June 13, 2014, 05:06:44 PM
Loads of shows being suggested here, which is great.

Can anyone who is recommending a show mention whether or not it is on Netflix please. Sadly any of the ones I searched for don't seem to be there, or in the case of the excellent Homeland, only the early series are there.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on June 13, 2014, 05:17:37 PM
Quote from: laoislad on June 10, 2014, 01:21:58 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on June 10, 2014, 01:18:04 PM
Quote from: screenexile on June 10, 2014, 11:33:18 AM
Quote from: WT4E on June 10, 2014, 10:20:32 AM
Quote from: God14 on June 10, 2014, 10:12:38 AM
Quote from: WT4E on June 10, 2014, 09:32:16 AM
Anyone see the Beckham Documentary last night.

Bit boring I thought what did anyone else think?

I seen it was trending on twitter so switched it on for half hour.
I wasted 30 mins watching a man devoid of any humour or character, undertake a completely pointless journey.
Boring is putting it mildly WT4E

Yeah your right.

I was wondering if it was all an act throughout or is that the way he really is off camera? - Very wooden - trying to remain looking cool at all times at the expense of having a bit of character!

And the group of "friends" seemed like they were hired.

On the other hand I thought the Ryan Giggs documentary was good (and I'm not a man u fan!)

I thought the Ryan Giggs documentary was the biggest amount of dross that was ever put on TV... it was horrible!
I watched some of the Beckham documentary last night and on paper it looked like an ad for Brand Beckham (at license-fee payers expense - people of S. Armagh can relax!) but it was just a bit dull.

The Giggs one was okay I thought just for the snippets behind the scenes over a short period of time when he was "the gaffer".

Anything about Super Injunctions,Imogen Thomas or riding his brothers wife in it?

Are they the same super injunctions a certain Liverpool manager had/has out? some craic that when ya think about it
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on June 13, 2014, 05:44:50 PM
Quote from: muppet on June 13, 2014, 05:06:44 PM
Loads of shows being suggested here, which is great.

Can anyone who is recommending a show mention whether or not it is on Netflix please. Sadly any of the ones I searched for don't seem to be there, or in the case of the excellent Homeland, only the early series are there.
Just go to pirate bay for feck sake.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: J OGorman on June 13, 2014, 06:18:25 PM
Quote from: laoislad on June 13, 2014, 05:44:50 PM
Quote from: muppet on June 13, 2014, 05:06:44 PM
Loads of shows being suggested here, which is great.

Can anyone who is recommending a show mention whether or not it is on Netflix please. Sadly any of the ones I searched for don't seem to be there, or in the case of the excellent Homeland, only the early series are there.
Just go to pirate bay for feck sake.

Showbox is a great app if you have an android phone. Has every tv show and all movies the like of kickass etc have . A hdmi cable wings it onto the tv

PS. ..its not in the Google play store.  Search showbox.apk into Google and download the app directly to the phone
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on June 13, 2014, 06:34:00 PM
Quote from: J OGorman on June 13, 2014, 06:18:25 PM
Quote from: laoislad on June 13, 2014, 05:44:50 PM
Quote from: muppet on June 13, 2014, 05:06:44 PM
Loads of shows being suggested here, which is great.

Can anyone who is recommending a show mention whether or not it is on Netflix please. Sadly any of the ones I searched for don't seem to be there, or in the case of the excellent Homeland, only the early series are there.
Just go to pirate bay for feck sake.

Showbox is a great app if you have an android phone. Has every tv show and all movies the like of kickass etc have . A hdmi cable wings it onto the tv

PS. ..its not in the Google play store.  Search showbox.apk into Google and download the app directly to the phone
+1 great app. Been using it for about a year now.You can buy a dongle on ebay for about €20 that will stream the picture to your TV so you can basically use your phone as a remote control. Handy for lazy bastards like Tony Baloney.
Mobdro is a good app for the sports.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Denn Forever on June 14, 2014, 10:35:15 AM
For Petrol heads, Fast & Loud on Discovery is good. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: the Deel Rover on June 14, 2014, 11:34:33 AM
Quote from: Denn Forever on June 14, 2014, 10:35:15 AM
For Petrol heads, Fast & Loud on Discovery is good.

Yea Denn really enjoy the show.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: muppet on June 14, 2014, 12:14:09 PM
Quote from: J OGorman on June 13, 2014, 06:18:25 PM
Quote from: laoislad on June 13, 2014, 05:44:50 PM
Quote from: muppet on June 13, 2014, 05:06:44 PM
Loads of shows being suggested here, which is great.

Can anyone who is recommending a show mention whether or not it is on Netflix please. Sadly any of the ones I searched for don't seem to be there, or in the case of the excellent Homeland, only the early series are there.
Just go to pirate bay for feck sake.

Showbox is a great app if you have an android phone. Has every tv show and all movies the like of kickass etc have . A hdmi cable wings it onto the tv

PS. ..its not in the Google play store.  Search showbox.apk into Google and download the app directly to the phone

Nice one, cheers.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: J OGorman on June 14, 2014, 12:59:07 PM
Quote from: WT4E on June 11, 2014, 08:38:41 AM
Watched Episode 2 of The Blacklist last night. Though it was okay - was wondering if anyone can let me know if its worth staying with.

Seemed a bit cheaper made than a lot of the other American type series but I wouldn't hold that against it

I really enjoyed the blacklist.  Spader is great in it
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on June 14, 2014, 01:25:26 PM
Quote from: laoislad on June 13, 2014, 06:34:00 PM
Quote from: J OGorman on June 13, 2014, 06:18:25 PM
Quote from: laoislad on June 13, 2014, 05:44:50 PM
Quote from: muppet on June 13, 2014, 05:06:44 PM
Loads of shows being suggested here, which is great.

Can anyone who is recommending a show mention whether or not it is on Netflix please. Sadly any of the ones I searched for don't seem to be there, or in the case of the excellent Homeland, only the early series are there.
Just go to pirate bay for feck sake.

Showbox is a great app if you have an android phone. Has every tv show and all movies the like of kickass etc have . A hdmi cable wings it onto the tv

PS. ..its not in the Google play store.  Search showbox.apk into Google and download the app directly to the phone
+1 great app. Been using it for about a year now.You can buy a dongle on ebay for about €20 that will stream the picture to your TV so you can basically use your phone as a remote control. Handy for lazy b**tards like Tony Baloney.
Mobdro is a good app for the sports.
Why have you never mentioned this app before?! Any of you purchased the Google Chromecast dongle? Reviews have been variable.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gerrykeegan on June 15, 2014, 09:22:23 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on June 14, 2014, 01:25:26 PM
Quote from: laoislad on June 13, 2014, 06:34:00 PM
Quote from: J OGorman on June 13, 2014, 06:18:25 PM
Quote from: laoislad on June 13, 2014, 05:44:50 PM
Quote from: muppet on June 13, 2014, 05:06:44 PM
Loads of shows being suggested here, which is great.

Can anyone who is recommending a show mention whether or not it is on Netflix please. Sadly any of the ones I searched for don't seem to be there, or in the case of the excellent Homeland, only the early series are there.
Just go to pirate bay for feck sake.

Showbox is a great app if you have an android phone. Has every tv show and all movies the like of kickass etc have . A hdmi cable wings it onto the tv

PS. ..its not in the Google play store.  Search showbox.apk into Google and download the app directly to the phone
+1 great app. Been using it for about a year now.You can buy a dongle on ebay for about €20 that will stream the picture to your TV so you can basically use your phone as a remote control. Handy for lazy b**tards like Tony Baloney.
Mobdro is a good app for the sports.
Why have you never mentioned this app before?! Any of you purchased the Google Chromecast dongle? Reviews have been variable.

Tony

I bought the Chromecast dongle. I think it's great. We use to to cast netflix on to a telly upstairs. I hope to be able to use it cast streamed matches but I havent figured that part of it out.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tyroneboi on June 15, 2014, 09:46:31 AM
How dies the sound work on the dongle? Does it go through the tv? Downloaded the app yesterday and it looks great!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gerrykeegan on June 15, 2014, 09:49:25 AM
Your sound is your TV sound. All you are doing is streaming to your TV.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: thewobbler on June 15, 2014, 10:07:41 AM
Chromecast is genius.

Anyone who can find a downside to a plug and play digital streaming service that has a one off £30 cost, needs a boot in the hole and sent back to 4 channel TV land for a month.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on June 15, 2014, 10:13:43 AM
Quote from: gerrykeegan on June 15, 2014, 09:22:23 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on June 14, 2014, 01:25:26 PM
Quote from: laoislad on June 13, 2014, 06:34:00 PM
Quote from: J OGorman on June 13, 2014, 06:18:25 PM
Quote from: laoislad on June 13, 2014, 05:44:50 PM
Quote from: muppet on June 13, 2014, 05:06:44 PM
Loads of shows being suggested here, which is great.

Can anyone who is recommending a show mention whether or not it is on Netflix please. Sadly any of the ones I searched for don't seem to be there, or in the case of the excellent Homeland, only the early series are there.
Just go to pirate bay for feck sake.

Showbox is a great app if you have an android phone. Has every tv show and all movies the like of kickass etc have . A hdmi cable wings it onto the tv

PS. ..its not in the Google play store.  Search showbox.apk into Google and download the app directly to the phone
+1 great app. Been using it for about a year now.You can buy a dongle on ebay for about €20 that will stream the picture to your TV so you can basically use your phone as a remote control. Handy for lazy b**tards like Tony Baloney.
Mobdro is a good app for the sports.
Why have you never mentioned this app before?! Any of you purchased the Google Chromecast dongle? Reviews have been variable.

Tony

I bought the Chromecast dongle. I think it's great. We use to to cast netflix on to a telly upstairs. I hope to be able to use it cast streamed matches but I havent figured that part of it out.
You can get ones that aren't Chrome Cast but do the same thing but will also let you stream from Apple devices as well as Android,about €20 on eBay.
I also have an Android Tv dongle that turns your TV into a smart TV. Connects via hdmi and basically puts the Android OS on your TV ,Google play store and all.
I can stream HD quality sport on it,you just need to know what sites to go to  ;)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on June 15, 2014, 10:18:32 AM
Quote from: laoislad on June 15, 2014, 10:13:43 AM
Quote from: gerrykeegan on June 15, 2014, 09:22:23 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on June 14, 2014, 01:25:26 PM
Quote from: laoislad on June 13, 2014, 06:34:00 PM
Quote from: J OGorman on June 13, 2014, 06:18:25 PM
Quote from: laoislad on June 13, 2014, 05:44:50 PM
Quote from: muppet on June 13, 2014, 05:06:44 PM
Loads of shows being suggested here, which is great.

Can anyone who is recommending a show mention whether or not it is on Netflix please. Sadly any of the ones I searched for don't seem to be there, or in the case of the excellent Homeland, only the early series are there.
Just go to pirate bay for feck sake.

Showbox is a great app if you have an android phone. Has every tv show and all movies the like of kickass etc have . A hdmi cable wings it onto the tv

PS. ..its not in the Google play store.  Search showbox.apk into Google and download the app directly to the phone
+1 great app. Been using it for about a year now.You can buy a dongle on ebay for about €20 that will stream the picture to your TV so you can basically use your phone as a remote control. Handy for lazy b**tards like Tony Baloney.
Mobdro is a good app for the sports.
Why have you never mentioned this app before?! Any of you purchased the Google Chromecast dongle? Reviews have been variable.

Tony

I bought the Chromecast dongle. I think it's great. We use to to cast netflix on to a telly upstairs. I hope to be able to use it cast streamed matches but I havent figured that part of it out.
You can get ones that aren't Chrome Cast but do the same thing but will also let you stream from Apple devices as well as Android,about €20 on eBay.
I also have an Android Tv dongle that turns your TV into a smart TV. Connects via hdmi and basically puts the Android OS on your TV ,Google play store and all.
I can stream HD quality sport on it,you just need to know what sites to go to  ;)
Cheers Lads. I have the Samsung adaptor for connecting phone to tv and wanted something more permanent. I think the Chromecast isnt great on the older BT home hubs so I will check these out.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: heffo on June 15, 2014, 01:08:58 PM
I had Showbox working on a Kindle Fire HD and was casting it to a tv using Chromecast.

I ran some app upgrades now no app will cast to the Chromecast - anyone have any luck doing this?

Also, what HDMI cable are you using to connect to your tv? The HDMI I'm using for the Kindle Fire doesn't work - it's the 1st gen Kindle Fire from 2012..
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on June 16, 2014, 08:48:54 AM
Quote from: J OGorman on June 14, 2014, 12:59:07 PM
Quote from: WT4E on June 11, 2014, 08:38:41 AM
Watched Episode 2 of The Blacklist last night. Though it was okay - was wondering if anyone can let me know if its worth staying with.

Seemed a bit cheaper made than a lot of the other American type series but I wouldn't hold that against it

I really enjoyed the blacklist.  Spader is great in it

The Blacklist is brilliant.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Don Johnson on June 16, 2014, 09:26:52 AM
Did someone on here put up a link for episodes of The Savage Eye?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on June 16, 2014, 10:09:30 AM
Agree on Show Box being fantastic for as long it lasts (surely it can't be long!). It and Localcast to Chromecast are perfect. Pretty good for movies too.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Syferus on June 16, 2014, 11:49:58 PM
Game of Thrones season finale - wow. Probably the most fast-paced episode in the history of the show. The whole power balance has completely and utterly shifted.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: BenDover on June 17, 2014, 08:02:26 AM
Quote from: Syferus on June 16, 2014, 11:49:58 PM
Game of Thrones season finale - wow. Probably the most fast-paced episode in the history of the show. The whole power balance has completely and utterly shifted.
now the long wait until the next season begins ffs
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on June 17, 2014, 08:44:13 AM
Quote from: BenDover on June 17, 2014, 08:02:26 AM
Quote from: Syferus on June 16, 2014, 11:49:58 PM
Game of Thrones season finale - wow. Probably the most fast-paced episode in the history of the show. The whole power balance has completely and utterly shifted.
now the long wait until the next season begins ffs

It was deadly, to coin a phrase.  :)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Dinny Breen on June 17, 2014, 10:20:14 AM
Quote from: Billys Boots on June 17, 2014, 08:44:13 AM
Quote from: BenDover on June 17, 2014, 08:02:26 AM
Quote from: Syferus on June 16, 2014, 11:49:58 PM
Game of Thrones season finale - wow. Probably the most fast-paced episode in the history of the show. The whole power balance has completely and utterly shifted.
now the long wait until the next season begins ffs

It was deadly, to coin a phrase.  :)

Was that a silver or an iron coin?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on June 17, 2014, 10:25:22 AM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on June 17, 2014, 10:20:14 AM
Quote from: Billys Boots on June 17, 2014, 08:44:13 AM
Quote from: BenDover on June 17, 2014, 08:02:26 AM
Quote from: Syferus on June 16, 2014, 11:49:58 PM
Game of Thrones season finale - wow. Probably the most fast-paced episode in the history of the show. The whole power balance has completely and utterly shifted.
now the long wait until the next season begins ffs

It was deadly, to coin a phrase.  :)

Was that a silver or an iron coin?

Iron, apparently. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: johnneycool on June 17, 2014, 10:48:54 AM
f**k Lads no spoilers as I'm waiting for my source to come good today!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: whiskeysteve on June 17, 2014, 10:59:07 AM
Valar Morghulis!

GOT finale didn't disappoint at all... the right mix of major character developments and others getting killed off. As Syferus says the whole landscape is changing now.

Really don't have the time to horse through the books but with the year wait I don't think I can resist starting into them now... Haven't been on a reading oydessey since Stephen King's Dark Tower series - another epic that would be interesting to see developed on film/TV. Couldn't see it touching GOT though.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on June 17, 2014, 01:37:37 PM
Quote from: whiskeysteve on June 17, 2014, 10:59:07 AM
Valar Morghulis!

GOT finale didn't disappoint at all... the right mix of major character developments and others getting killed off. As Syferus says the whole landscape is changing now.

Really don't have the time to horse through the books but with the year wait I don't think I can resist starting into them now... Haven't been on a reading oydessey since Stephen King's Dark Tower series - another epic that would be interesting to see developed on film/TV. Couldn't see it touching GOT though.

It did in my opinion! They'd teased the conclusion of the season with a character appearance that didn't come to pass, despite being quite prominent in the books.

The "showdown" scene not as tense as it should have been. Much better in the book.

Be interesting to see what happens now as the fourth book is boring, plodding and, quite frankly, shite with exception of one or two characters.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: J OGorman on June 17, 2014, 01:50:07 PM
Quote from: gallsman on June 17, 2014, 01:37:37 PM
Quote from: whiskeysteve on June 17, 2014, 10:59:07 AM
Valar Morghulis!

GOT finale didn't disappoint at all... the right mix of major character developments and others getting killed off. As Syferus says the whole landscape is changing now.

Really don't have the time to horse through the books but with the year wait I don't think I can resist starting into them now... Haven't been on a reading oydessey since Stephen King's Dark Tower series - another epic that would be interesting to see developed on film/TV. Couldn't see it touching GOT though.

It did in my opinion! They'd teased the conclusion of the season with a character appearance that didn't come to pass, despite being quite prominent in the books.

The "showdown" scene not as tense as it should have been. Much better in the book.

Be interesting to see what happens now as the fourth book is boring, plodding and, quite frankly, shite with exception of one or two characters.

pack it with riding scenes I'd say
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on June 17, 2014, 01:51:51 PM
Quote from: J OGorman on June 17, 2014, 01:50:07 PM
Quote from: gallsman on June 17, 2014, 01:37:37 PM
Quote from: whiskeysteve on June 17, 2014, 10:59:07 AM
Valar Morghulis!

GOT finale didn't disappoint at all... the right mix of major character developments and others getting killed off. As Syferus says the whole landscape is changing now.

Really don't have the time to horse through the books but with the year wait I don't think I can resist starting into them now... Haven't been on a reading oydessey since Stephen King's Dark Tower series - another epic that would be interesting to see developed on film/TV. Couldn't see it touching GOT though.

It did in my opinion! They'd teased the conclusion of the season with a character appearance that didn't come to pass, despite being quite prominent in the books.

The "showdown" scene not as tense as it should have been. Much better in the book.

Be interesting to see what happens now as the fourth book is boring, plodding and, quite frankly, shite with exception of one or two characters.

pack it with riding scenes I'd say

One of the new charaters to be introduced should be played by an absolute knockout and is quite frisky, so I'd wholeheartedly endorse this suggestion!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: whiskeysteve on June 17, 2014, 02:03:41 PM
Quote from: gallsman on June 17, 2014, 01:37:37 PM
Quote from: whiskeysteve on June 17, 2014, 10:59:07 AM
Valar Morghulis!

GOT finale didn't disappoint at all... the right mix of major character developments and others getting killed off. As Syferus says the whole landscape is changing now.

Really don't have the time to horse through the books but with the year wait I don't think I can resist starting into them now... Haven't been on a reading oydessey since Stephen King's Dark Tower series - another epic that would be interesting to see developed on film/TV. Couldn't see it touching GOT though.

It did in my opinion! They'd teased the conclusion of the season with a character appearance that didn't come to pass, despite being quite prominent in the books.

The "showdown" scene not as tense as it should have been. Much better in the book.

Be interesting to see what happens now as the fourth book is boring, plodding and, quite frankly, shite with exception of one or two characters.

Reading that makes me wonder whether I'm better off reading ahead of the show or not. You have advance knowledge (character appearance?) and that seems to have taken away from the enjoyment of the show? How far into the books would you recommend reading?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on June 17, 2014, 02:06:34 PM
Quote from: gallsman on June 17, 2014, 01:51:51 PM
Quote from: J OGorman on June 17, 2014, 01:50:07 PM
Quote from: gallsman on June 17, 2014, 01:37:37 PM
Quote from: whiskeysteve on June 17, 2014, 10:59:07 AM
Valar Morghulis!

GOT finale didn't disappoint at all... the right mix of major character developments and others getting killed off. As Syferus says the whole landscape is changing now.

Really don't have the time to horse through the books but with the year wait I don't think I can resist starting into them now... Haven't been on a reading oydessey since Stephen King's Dark Tower series - another epic that would be interesting to see developed on film/TV. Couldn't see it touching GOT though.

It did in my opinion! They'd teased the conclusion of the season with a character appearance that didn't come to pass, despite being quite prominent in the books.

The "showdown" scene not as tense as it should have been. Much better in the book.

Be interesting to see what happens now as the fourth book is boring, plodding and, quite frankly, shite with exception of one or two characters.

pack it with riding scenes I'd say

One of the new charaters to be introduced should be played by an absolute knockout and is quite frisky, so I'd wholeheartedly endorse this suggestion!

Michelle Keegan has said she would love to get a role in the show, so that could be perfect!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on June 17, 2014, 02:20:50 PM
Quote from: whiskeysteve on June 17, 2014, 02:03:41 PM
Quote from: gallsman on June 17, 2014, 01:37:37 PM
Quote from: whiskeysteve on June 17, 2014, 10:59:07 AM
Valar Morghulis!

GOT finale didn't disappoint at all... the right mix of major character developments and others getting killed off. As Syferus says the whole landscape is changing now.

Really don't have the time to horse through the books but with the year wait I don't think I can resist starting into them now... Haven't been on a reading oydessey since Stephen King's Dark Tower series - another epic that would be interesting to see developed on film/TV. Couldn't see it touching GOT though.

It did in my opinion! They'd teased the conclusion of the season with a character appearance that didn't come to pass, despite being quite prominent in the books.

The "showdown" scene not as tense as it should have been. Much better in the book.

Be interesting to see what happens now as the fourth book is boring, plodding and, quite frankly, shite with exception of one or two characters.

Reading that makes me wonder whether I'm better off reading ahead of the show or not. You have advance knowledge (character appearance?) and that seems to have taken away from the enjoyment of the show? How far into the books would you recommend reading?

I prefer the books purely because I've read them. To me it's not "advance knowledge", it's merely a matter of waiting for something that I know happens to happen because I know the wider story. The show is starting to diverge slightly from the books though and this worries me, as I fear GRRM may start adapting the plot of the coming books to suit the TV show.

There is a lot (and I mean a lot!) of detail in the books that isn't used/isn't necessary in the TV show, as it wouldn't suit the format. A lot of hints at who characters are and what their role is is told through seemingly minor characters recounting old legends etc, which just wouldn't work on TV. You have to be a bit of a geek to properly enjoy that stuff though and to be able to speculate about what's happening next. For example, most people who read the books will tell you they can make a reasonable effort at working out who Jon Snow's mother is. Same for the character Bran just met in the final episode.

If you're going to read the books, to properly get the "benefit" of them, I'd read from the beginning. It won't ruin the show, more just make you frown a bit. It will be a slog though! The first three books (covered more or less by TV show) are good, fourth is a grind and fifth redeems it somewhat.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: whiskeysteve on June 22, 2014, 11:35:50 PM
Quote from: gallsman on June 17, 2014, 02:20:50 PM
Quote from: whiskeysteve on June 17, 2014, 02:03:41 PM
Quote from: gallsman on June 17, 2014, 01:37:37 PM
Quote from: whiskeysteve on June 17, 2014, 10:59:07 AM
Valar Morghulis!

GOT finale didn't disappoint at all... the right mix of major character developments and others getting killed off. As Syferus says the whole landscape is changing now.

Really don't have the time to horse through the books but with the year wait I don't think I can resist starting into them now... Haven't been on a reading oydessey since Stephen King's Dark Tower series - another epic that would be interesting to see developed on film/TV. Couldn't see it touching GOT though.

It did in my opinion! They'd teased the conclusion of the season with a character appearance that didn't come to pass, despite being quite prominent in the books.

The "showdown" scene not as tense as it should have been. Much better in the book.

Be interesting to see what happens now as the fourth book is boring, plodding and, quite frankly, shite with exception of one or two characters.

Reading that makes me wonder whether I'm better off reading ahead of the show or not. You have advance knowledge (character appearance?) and that seems to have taken away from the enjoyment of the show? How far into the books would you recommend reading?

I prefer the books purely because I've read them. To me it's not "advance knowledge", it's merely a matter of waiting for something that I know happens to happen because I know the wider story. The show is starting to diverge slightly from the books though and this worries me, as I fear GRRM may start adapting the plot of the coming books to suit the TV show.

There is a lot (and I mean a lot!) of detail in the books that isn't used/isn't necessary in the TV show, as it wouldn't suit the format. A lot of hints at who characters are and what their role is is told through seemingly minor characters recounting old legends etc, which just wouldn't work on TV. You have to be a bit of a geek to properly enjoy that stuff though and to be able to speculate about what's happening next. For example, most people who read the books will tell you they can make a reasonable effort at working out who Jon Snow's mother is. Same for the character Bran just met in the final episode.

If you're going to read the books, to properly get the "benefit" of them, I'd read from the beginning. It won't ruin the show, more just make you frown a bit. It will be a slog though! The first three books (covered more or less by TV show) are good, fourth is a grind and fifth redeems it somewhat.

Right, happened to be browsing on Google Play on the One M8  ;D and happened to see that the books are on offer for £2 a pop! So had to buy A Game of Thrones there and then, as it's bought on Play I'd say there'll be a fair temptation to lleave it on a window in work!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Canalman on July 17, 2014, 10:54:09 AM
Finished True Detective recently. Very good and nicely confined to 8 episodes. No padding it out with faff about other matters/ peripheral characters. Everything to the point and old fashioned that way in a good way. A bit of mumbling but not too bad. 8/10.

Finished s2 of Borgen also. Not a patch on s1 and won't bother with it anymore. 6/10. S1 by the way is excellent and well worth  a watch.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on July 17, 2014, 11:13:02 AM
Finally finished Breaking Bad this week - great stuff entirely.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: BennyHarp on July 17, 2014, 11:50:17 AM
Not sure if this has been mentioned before but just finished watching Fargo which I had taped from on channel 4. Superb series with great performances from Martin Freeman and billy Bob Thornton.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Zulu on July 17, 2014, 11:55:04 AM
It was mentioned earlier alright and I too enjoyed it though I thought it lagged as it went on. I found Freeman extremely annoying initially but that wore off as I accepted he was no William H Macy.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: muppet on July 17, 2014, 01:46:17 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on July 17, 2014, 11:13:02 AM
Finally finished Breaking Bad this week - great stuff entirely.

Sadly you are now about to enter a barren TV period.

Just saying'...... :-[
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on July 17, 2014, 01:47:52 PM
Quote from: muppet on July 17, 2014, 01:46:17 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on July 17, 2014, 11:13:02 AM
Finally finished Breaking Bad this week - great stuff entirely.

Sadly you are now about to enter a barren TV period.

Just saying'...... :-[

I'll just watch all the good ones again ... while I'm waiting for something else worth watching. :)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on July 17, 2014, 02:13:23 PM
Orange is the New Black??

I liked Weeds (Well the first few series' anyway) and this is the same woman who made it. It's quite funny and brutal enough at the same time. I think it's quite good, has anyone else ventured to watch it?

Also watched a couple of series of Girls. Very very good show but quite strange!!

Nurse Jackie... exceptional TV show if you haven't started watching it you should!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on July 17, 2014, 02:56:05 PM
Orange is the New Black is decent enough. Plenty of boobs on show.

Still can't understand lads creaming themselves over Breaking Bad...I thought it was meh..
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on July 17, 2014, 07:21:31 PM
The 15 Billion Pound Railway on BBC2 last night about London's Crossrail project was good viewing for those of that persuasion.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: johnneycool on July 24, 2014, 01:19:08 PM
New series of Game of Thrones has scenes being shot in an old castle outside Portaferry, met a load of those TV support service lorries the other day on the way home. Might have to call over the next time they're down to see if the Targarian blade has the bangers out  8)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggysego on July 24, 2014, 01:20:51 PM
Has anyone seen Modern Family on Sky One? Only recently discovered it and it's fantastic. Cam is brilliant, as too is Gloria.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: J OGorman on July 24, 2014, 01:23:03 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on July 24, 2014, 01:20:51 PM
Has anyone seen Modern Family on Sky One? Only recently discovered it and it's fantastic. Cam is brilliant, as too is Gloria.

Fizbo  :)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on July 24, 2014, 01:24:47 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on July 24, 2014, 01:20:51 PM
Has anyone seen Modern Family on Sky One? Only recently discovered it and it's fantastic. Cam is brilliant, as too is Gloria.
I think it's great. Claire is a fantastic looking woman.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggysego on July 24, 2014, 01:26:07 PM
Quote from: laoislad on July 24, 2014, 01:24:47 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on July 24, 2014, 01:20:51 PM
Has anyone seen Modern Family on Sky One? Only recently discovered it and it's fantastic. Cam is brilliant, as too is Gloria.
I think it's great. Claire is a fantastic looking woman.

Much better looking now, than when she was in Happy Gilmore.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Denn Forever on July 24, 2014, 01:31:00 PM
Quote from: laoislad on July 24, 2014, 01:24:47 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on July 24, 2014, 01:20:51 PM
Has anyone seen Modern Family on Sky One? Only recently discovered it and it's fantastic. Cam is brilliant, as too is Gloria.
I think it's great. Claire is a fantastic looking woman.

rule 1.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: J OGorman on July 24, 2014, 01:47:21 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on July 24, 2014, 01:26:07 PM
Quote from: laoislad on July 24, 2014, 01:24:47 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on July 24, 2014, 01:20:51 PM
Has anyone seen Modern Family on Sky One? Only recently discovered it and it's fantastic. Cam is brilliant, as too is Gloria.
I think it's great. Claire is a fantastic looking woman.

Much better looking now, than when she was in Happy Gilmore.

an absolute honey in Boston Legal as well.

(http://boston-legal.org/8-lincoln/magicgallery/3x8-boston-legal-32.jpg)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on July 24, 2014, 04:36:36 PM
Quote from: johnneycool on July 24, 2014, 01:19:08 PM
New series of Game of Thrones has scenes being shot in an old castle outside Portaferry, met a load of those TV support service lorries the other day on the way home. Might have to call over the next time they're down to see if the Targarian blade has the bangers out  8)

Sadly she'd holed up in the barren, dusty east for a while to come so suspect her scenes won't be filmed in Norn Iron!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Boycey on July 24, 2014, 04:44:49 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on July 24, 2014, 01:20:51 PM
Has anyone seen Modern Family on Sky One? Only recently discovered it and it's fantastic. Cam is brilliant, as too is Gloria.

I dicovered it several years ago on a long haul flight, I watched episode after episode. I think it it might be losing its mojo now as Luke and Manny grow up but in short a wonderful comedy, well written and not a poor character in it.

Phil Dunphy "I'm cool dad, that's my thang. I'm hip, I surf the web, I text. LOL: laugh out loud, OMG: oh my god, WTF: why the face"
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Minder on July 24, 2014, 05:51:11 PM
Quote from: gallsman on July 24, 2014, 04:36:36 PM
Quote from: johnneycool on July 24, 2014, 01:19:08 PM
New series of Game of Thrones has scenes being shot in an old castle outside Portaferry, met a load of those TV support service lorries the other day on the way home. Might have to call over the next time they're down to see if the Targarian blade has the bangers out  8)

Sadly she'd holed up in the barren, dusty east for a while to come so suspect her scenes won't be filmed in Norn Iron!

They are due to film soon up in North Antrim, close to Garron Tower school
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on July 24, 2014, 07:50:34 PM
Quote from: Boycey on July 24, 2014, 04:44:49 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on July 24, 2014, 01:20:51 PM
Has anyone seen Modern Family on Sky One? Only recently discovered it and it's fantastic. Cam is brilliant, as too is Gloria.

I dicovered it several years ago on a long haul flight, I watched episode after episode. I think it it might be losing its mojo now as Luke and Manny grow up but in short a wonderful comedy, well written and not a poor character in it.

Phil Dunphy "I'm cool dad, that's my thang. I'm hip, I surf the web, I text. LOL: laugh out loud, OMG: oh my god, WTF: why the face"

Great show, very funny in parts. A well written show and can laugh at the family with the girls and young boy, the dad cancelled xmas in one show, done that a few times lol
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: hairyUlsterman on July 24, 2014, 08:23:52 PM
I recommend Home & Away, it is better than all these swanky yank series'
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Boycey on July 25, 2014, 11:33:43 AM
Anyone followed Ray Donovan?

Skipped by it a couple of times but last night decided to take the plunge and having looked at a few reviews and the cast list decided it might be worth a watch. Well the 1st episode was the corniest piece of shite I watched in ages with far too much going on. Anyone followed it through? Is it worth persevering with?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggysego on July 25, 2014, 11:49:19 AM
Quote from: Boycey on July 24, 2014, 04:44:49 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on July 24, 2014, 01:20:51 PM
Has anyone seen Modern Family on Sky One? Only recently discovered it and it's fantastic. Cam is brilliant, as too is Gloria.

I dicovered it several years ago on a long haul flight, I watched episode after episode. I think it it might be losing its mojo now as Luke and Manny grow up but in short a wonderful comedy, well written and not a poor character in it.

Phil Dunphy "I'm cool dad, that's my thang. I'm hip, I surf the web, I text. LOL: laugh out loud, OMG: oh my god, WTF: why the face"

Love that line, sums Phil up perfectly  😀
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on July 28, 2014, 08:41:59 AM
Quote from: Boycey on July 25, 2014, 11:33:43 AM
Anyone followed Ray Donovan?

Skipped by it a couple of times but last night decided to take the plunge and having looked at a few reviews and the cast list decided it might be worth a watch. Well the 1st episode was the corniest piece of shite I watched in ages with far too much going on. Anyone followed it through? Is it worth persevering with?

Watched them all so far, very good.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Canalman on July 28, 2014, 09:10:12 AM
Quote from: Boycey on July 25, 2014, 11:33:43 AM
Anyone followed Ray Donovan?

Skipped by it a couple of times but last night decided to take the plunge and having looked at a few reviews and the cast list decided it might be worth a watch. Well the 1st episode was the corniest piece of shite I watched in ages with far too much going on. Anyone followed it through? Is it worth persevering with?

Watched 1st episode last night myself.Thought it was fine, the usual type of start introducing the characters.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Orior on July 28, 2014, 03:42:20 PM
I watched Coogan's Run last night. Hilarious and had me laughing out loud.

(http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/38799000/jpg/_38799089_coogan300.jpg)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: foxcommander on July 28, 2014, 07:55:52 PM
Silicon Valley. Great stuff.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on July 28, 2014, 07:58:33 PM
Quote from: foxcommander on July 28, 2014, 07:55:52 PM
Silicon Valley. Great stuff.
I ve enjoyed it so far as well. good show.

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on July 28, 2014, 08:29:54 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on July 28, 2014, 08:41:59 AM
Quote from: Boycey on July 25, 2014, 11:33:43 AM
Anyone followed Ray Donovan?

Skipped by it a couple of times but last night decided to take the plunge and having looked at a few reviews and the cast list decided it might be worth a watch. Well the 1st episode was the corniest piece of shite I watched in ages with far too much going on. Anyone followed it through? Is it worth persevering with?

Watched them all so far, very good.
Same - including start of S2. Not The Sopranos but definitely not bad.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: thewobbler on July 31, 2014, 08:58:02 PM
Started and abandoned any number of box sets on Netflix over the past few months.

24 is appalling. Suits is dirge. Couldn't warm to Dexter. Justified didn't do it for me. The Shield was okay but couldn't suck me in.

But Sons of Anarchy is promising. Tuning in every night and looking forward to it. Could be the one.

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: 5 Sams on July 31, 2014, 10:11:09 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on July 31, 2014, 08:58:02 PM
Started and abandoned any number of box sets on Netflix over the past few months.

24 is appalling. Suits is dirge. Couldn't warm to Dexter. Justified didn't do it for me. The Shield was okay but couldn't suck me in.

But Sons of Anarchy is promising. Tuning in every night and looking forward to it. Could be the one.

Where d fcuk do you get the time??.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: J OGorman on July 31, 2014, 10:16:04 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on July 31, 2014, 08:58:02 PM
Started and abandoned any number of box sets on Netflix over the past few months.

24 is appalling. Suits is dirge. Couldn't warm to Dexter. Justified didn't do it for me. The Shield was okay but couldn't suck me in.

But Sons of Anarchy is promising. Tuning in every night and looking forward to it. Could be the one.

Jayzus, I must be easy pleased
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: NAG1 on August 01, 2014, 09:07:46 AM
Quote from: J OGorman on July 31, 2014, 10:16:04 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on July 31, 2014, 08:58:02 PM
Started and abandoned any number of box sets on Netflix over the past few months.

24 is appalling. Suits is dirge. Couldn't warm to Dexter. Justified didn't do it for me. The Shield was okay but couldn't suck me in.

But Sons of Anarchy is promising. Tuning in every night and looking forward to it. Could be the one.

Jayzus, I must be easy pleased

Easily one of the best TV Series made in the recent past, if you couldnt get into that then maybe time to put the remote down  ;)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Canalman on August 01, 2014, 09:13:55 AM
Quote from: thewobbler on July 31, 2014, 08:58:02 PM
Started and abandoned any number of box sets on Netflix over the past few months.

24 is appalling. Suits is dirge. Couldn't warm to Dexter. Justified didn't do it for me. The Shield was okay but couldn't suck me in.

But Sons of Anarchy is promising. Tuning in every night and looking forward to it. Could be the one.

Sons of Anarchy is excellent up until S4 . For Irish viewers ( you will realise at that time ) and probably no one else S4 is atrocious. Stopped my viewing of the whole series dead in its tracks but hope to shortly try S5.
Based loosely on a Shakespeare play as you probably have worked out by now.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: thewobbler on August 01, 2014, 09:20:52 AM
Quote from: 5 Sams on July 31, 2014, 10:11:09 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on July 31, 2014, 08:58:02 PM
Started and abandoned any number of box sets on Netflix over the past few months.

24 is appalling. Suits is dirge. Couldn't warm to Dexter. Justified didn't do it for me. The Shield was okay but couldn't suck me in.

But Sons of Anarchy is promising. Tuning in every night and looking forward to it. Could be the one.

Where d fcuk do you get the time??.

I make sure to keep just one hour a day to myself 5Sams, which I always spend on the couch!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: mauricemoss on August 04, 2014, 05:31:02 PM
Didn't know what thread to put this in so I thought this would as good as any.

Does anyone know of any free sites for watching or downloading for free? I used to use the 1channel but it seems to have been taken down. Also tried coke and popcorn but it is no use for me now for some reason.

I'm looking to watch Game of Thrones, I'm halfway through the first series and need my fix lol.

Any help greatly appreciated.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: charlieTully on August 04, 2014, 06:05:21 PM
Quote from: mauricemoss on August 04, 2014, 05:31:02 PM
Didn't know what thread to put this in so I thought this would as good as any.

Does anyone know of any free sites for watching or downloading for free? I used to use the 1channel but it seems to have been taken down. Also tried coke and popcorn but it is no use for me now for some reason.

I'm looking to watch Game of Thrones, I'm halfway through the first series and need my fix lol.

Any help greatly appreciated.

afdah good for streaming.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: mauricemoss on August 04, 2014, 06:18:45 PM
Cheers Charlie
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: hairyUlsterman on August 04, 2014, 06:57:01 PM
Regarding Modern Family, here is an interview with Ed O'Neill and he talks about his Irish background, he used to be in Married with Children as well.

http://irishamerica.com/2014/05/the-very-modern-ed-oneill/
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on August 04, 2014, 09:34:54 PM
Quote from: mauricemoss on August 04, 2014, 05:31:02 PM
Didn't know what thread to put this in so I thought this would as good as any.

Does anyone know of any free sites for watching or downloading for free? I used to use the 1channel but it seems to have been taken down. Also tried coke and popcorn but it is no use for me now for some reason.

I'm looking to watch Game of Thrones, I'm halfway through the first series and need my fix lol.

Any help greatly appreciated.
If you have an Android device just download Showbox.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Canalman on August 06, 2014, 04:37:59 PM
Quote from: hairyUlsterman on August 04, 2014, 06:57:01 PM
Regarding Modern Family, here is an interview with Ed O'Neill and he talks about his Irish background, he used to be in Married with Children as well.

http://irishamerica.com/2014/05/the-very-modern-ed-oneill/

Ah yes the legend that was and is Al Bundy.

Loved that show . Usually on late at night iirc. May not have aged well so will give the boxset a miss.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: 5 Sams on August 06, 2014, 05:17:45 PM
Quote from: Canalman on August 06, 2014, 04:37:59 PM
Quote from: hairyUlsterman on August 04, 2014, 06:57:01 PM
Regarding Modern Family, here is an interview with Ed O'Neill and he talks about his Irish background, he used to be in Married with Children as well.

http://irishamerica.com/2014/05/the-very-modern-ed-oneill/

Ah yes the legend that was and is Al Bundy.

Loved that show . Usually on late at night iirc. May not have aged well so will give the boxset a miss.

Worth it alone for Christina Applegate!

And to abide by Rule 1. ;)

(https://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQjb_z5MJTkHOL2qPj5ANwFv_HIVMbPdDD5Tm6zyCj8j7rYSd1pwA)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: NAG1 on August 07, 2014, 11:25:13 AM
Have started watching True Blood, only two episodes into the first series.

Not overly sure about it so far, is it worth sticking with?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: armaghniac on August 07, 2014, 11:36:09 AM
Quote from: 5 Sams on August 06, 2014, 05:17:45 PM
Quote from: Canalman on August 06, 2014, 04:37:59 PM
Quote from: hairyUlsterman on August 04, 2014, 06:57:01 PM
Regarding Modern Family, here is an interview with Ed O'Neill and he talks about his Irish background, he used to be in Married with Children as well.

http://irishamerica.com/2014/05/the-very-modern-ed-oneill/

Ah yes the legend that was and is Al Bundy.

Loved that show . Usually on late at night iirc. May not have aged well so will give the boxset a miss.

Worth it alone for Christina Applegate!

And to abide by Rule 1. ;)

(https://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQjb_z5MJTkHOL2qPj5ANwFv_HIVMbPdDD5Tm6zyCj8j7rYSd1pwA)

I remember seeing Married with Children had been suddenly cancelled at the time, to the annoyance of the cast. Always good craic.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ONeill on August 07, 2014, 11:40:38 AM
Quote from: Boycey on July 25, 2014, 11:33:43 AM
Anyone followed Ray Donovan?

Skipped by it a couple of times but last night decided to take the plunge and having looked at a few reviews and the cast list decided it might be worth a watch. Well the 1st episode was the corniest piece of shite I watched in ages with far too much going on. Anyone followed it through? Is it worth persevering with?

Yep, onto season 2. Stick with it. Plenty going on. Ray's wife is a bit annoying though.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on August 07, 2014, 11:44:23 AM
Silicon Valley, enjoyable enough show, some very funny bits
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on August 07, 2014, 01:27:16 PM
Quote from: ONeill on August 07, 2014, 11:40:38 AM
Quote from: Boycey on July 25, 2014, 11:33:43 AM
Anyone followed Ray Donovan?

Skipped by it a couple of times but last night decided to take the plunge and having looked at a few reviews and the cast list decided it might be worth a watch. Well the 1st episode was the corniest piece of shite I watched in ages with far too much going on. Anyone followed it through? Is it worth persevering with?

Yep, onto season 2. Stick with it. Plenty going on. Ray's wife is a bit annoying though.
+1 to all of the above. Where have I seen the female reporter before? Nrico will know...
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on August 07, 2014, 01:53:26 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on August 07, 2014, 01:27:16 PM
Quote from: ONeill on August 07, 2014, 11:40:38 AM
Quote from: Boycey on July 25, 2014, 11:33:43 AM
Anyone followed Ray Donovan?

Skipped by it a couple of times but last night decided to take the plunge and having looked at a few reviews and the cast list decided it might be worth a watch. Well the 1st episode was the corniest piece of shite I watched in ages with far too much going on. Anyone followed it through? Is it worth persevering with?

Yep, onto season 2. Stick with it. Plenty going on. Ray's wife is a bit annoying though.
+1 to all of the above. Where have I seen the female reporter before? Nrico will know...

Hocus Pocus is where I remember her from.  You would probably remember her from Eyes Wide Shut.  Near sure she was the naughty girlfriend in that Josh Hartnett film about going off the loving for 40 days.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: CD on August 08, 2014, 07:37:59 PM
I stumbled upon a show called 'Enlightened' on Sky Atlantic a few weeks back. I sky+ed the first 5 episodes and my wife and I devoured them last night - a really good show.
It's a 10 part series about a corporate high flyer who has had a meltdown and is desperately trying to reinvent herself. Described as a comedy, that was why I recorded it, but it certainly isn't. I think the third season is due for release soon on HBO.

I would recommend it - can't think of anything I'd compare it to - a difficult one to categorise but brilliantly made. Episode four was as good a 30 minutes of TV as I've seen in a while.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: mc_grens on August 08, 2014, 10:24:46 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on August 07, 2014, 01:53:26 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on August 07, 2014, 01:27:16 PM
Quote from: ONeill on August 07, 2014, 11:40:38 AM
Quote from: Boycey on July 25, 2014, 11:33:43 AM
Anyone followed Ray Donovan?

Skipped by it a couple of times but last night decided to take the plunge and having looked at a few reviews and the cast list decided it might be worth a watch. Well the 1st episode was the corniest piece of shite I watched in ages with far too much going on. Anyone followed it through? Is it worth persevering with?

Yep, onto season 2. Stick with it. Plenty going on. Ray's wife is a bit annoying though.
+1 to all of the above. Where have I seen the female reporter before? Nrico will know...

Hocus Pocus is where I remember her from.  You would probably remember her from Eyes Wide Shut.  Near sure she was the naughty girlfriend in that Josh Hartnett film about going off the loving for 40 days.

Rule 1
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on August 08, 2014, 10:40:49 PM
Quote from: mc_grens on August 08, 2014, 10:24:46 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on August 07, 2014, 01:53:26 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on August 07, 2014, 01:27:16 PM
Quote from: ONeill on August 07, 2014, 11:40:38 AM
Quote from: Boycey on July 25, 2014, 11:33:43 AM
Anyone followed Ray Donovan?

Skipped by it a couple of times but last night decided to take the plunge and having looked at a few reviews and the cast list decided it might be worth a watch. Well the 1st episode was the corniest piece of shite I watched in ages with far too much going on. Anyone followed it through? Is it worth persevering with?

Yep, onto season 2. Stick with it. Plenty going on. Ray's wife is a bit annoying though.
+1 to all of the above. Where have I seen the female reporter before? Nrico will know...

Hocus Pocus is where I remember her from.  You would probably remember her from Eyes Wide Shut.  Near sure she was the naughty girlfriend in that Josh Hartnett film about going off the loving for 40 days.

Rule 1
(http://thumbs.dreamstime.com/z/vinessa-shaw-los-angeles-premiere-hills-have-eyes-arclight-cinemas-hollywood-ca-32585362.jpg)



Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Under Lights on August 18, 2014, 09:23:28 PM
Just seen a trailer for the new  Gotham show that is coming to channel 5 'soon', looks very good

QuoteGotham is an upcoming American superhero television series created by Bruno Heller, based on characters appearing in and published by DC Comics, specifically those of Detective James Gordon and Bruce Wayne, who were created by Bob Kane, and others in DC's Batman franchise. The series will star Ben McKenzie as the young Gordon.[3] Heller serves as executive producer on the project along with Danny Cannon, who will also direct the pilot. Gotham received a series order from Fox on May 5, 2014,[4] and is scheduled to premiere on September 22, 2014.[2]

As originally conceived, the series would have served as a straightforward story of Gordon's early days on the Gotham City Police force. The idea evolved not only to include the Bruce Wayne character, but will also tell the origin stories of several Batman villains, including the Penguin, the Riddler, Catwoman, the Joker,[5] Poison Ivy,[6] Scarecrow,[7] Hugo Strange, Harvey Dent[8] and Mr. Freeze.[9] The first season will consist of sixteen episodes.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0d1zpt6k5OI (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0d1zpt6k5OI)

(http://schmoesknow.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/GOTHAM_CAROUSEL_DESKTOP_1400x386-carousel-1400x386.jpg)

(http://images.hngn.com/data/images/full/28501/gotham.jpg?w=600)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: charlieTully on August 19, 2014, 12:16:06 PM
The box set of the west wing is on sky OD now, is it worth getting into?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on August 19, 2014, 02:08:07 PM
Quote from: charlieTully on August 19, 2014, 12:16:06 PM
The box set of the west wing is on sky OD now, is it worth getting into?

Yes it's excellent!!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: NAG1 on August 19, 2014, 02:30:59 PM
Quote from: screenexile on August 19, 2014, 02:08:07 PM
Quote from: charlieTully on August 19, 2014, 12:16:06 PM
The box set of the west wing is on sky OD now, is it worth getting into?

Yes it's excellent!!!

+1
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gerrykeegan on August 19, 2014, 03:21:03 PM
Quote from: charlieTully on August 19, 2014, 12:16:06 PM
The box set of the west wing is on sky OD now, is it worth getting into?

I was going to ask that question myself, watched the pilot last night.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: NAG1 on August 19, 2014, 03:35:17 PM
Quote from: gerrykeegan on August 19, 2014, 03:21:03 PM
Quote from: charlieTully on August 19, 2014, 12:16:06 PM
The box set of the west wing is on sky OD now, is it worth getting into?

I was going to ask that question myself, watched the pilot last night.

Well years since I saw it but it is was back then IMO powerful and witty. Be interesting to have another look back now and see if it had aged well.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: charlieTully on August 19, 2014, 04:46:28 PM
Quote from: NAG1 on August 19, 2014, 03:35:17 PM
Quote from: gerrykeegan on August 19, 2014, 03:21:03 PM
Quote from: charlieTully on August 19, 2014, 12:16:06 PM
The box set of the west wing is on sky OD now, is it worth getting into?

I was going to ask that question myself, watched the pilot last night.

Well years since I saw it but it is was back then IMO powerful and witty. Be interesting to have another look back now and see if it had aged well.

thats the next couple of months viewing sorted then, cheers.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Sidney on August 19, 2014, 05:03:32 PM
I see Roddy Doyle's "Family" is up on YouTube. Probably the best Irish drama series ever made, no, definitely the best, as I really can't think of any other contenders, although Pure Mule is also pretty good.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zVecSVezYG4
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on August 19, 2014, 05:06:13 PM
Quote from: Sidney on August 19, 2014, 05:03:32 PM
I see Roddy Doyle's "Family" is up on YouTube. Probably the best Irish drama series ever made, no, definitely the best, as I really can't think of any other contenders, although Pure Mule is also pretty good.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zVecSVezYG4
Charlo was some boyo.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Denn Forever on August 19, 2014, 05:09:09 PM
Quote from: Sidney on August 19, 2014, 05:03:32 PM
I see Roddy Doyle's "Family" is up on YouTube. Probably the best Irish drama series ever made, no, definitely the best, as I really can't think of any other contenders, although Pure Mule is also pretty good.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zVecSVezYG4

[[/i]

love/Hate has it's fans.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Sidney on August 19, 2014, 05:16:40 PM
Quote from: Denn Forever on August 19, 2014, 05:09:09 PM
Quote from: Sidney on August 19, 2014, 05:03:32 PM
I see Roddy Doyle's "Family" is up on YouTube. Probably the best Irish drama series ever made, no, definitely the best, as I really can't think of any other contenders, although Pure Mule is also pretty good.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zVecSVezYG4

[[/i]

love/Hate has it's fans.
It may have its fans but it's not in the same league as the two I mentioned above.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: CD on August 19, 2014, 07:46:04 PM
Quote from: laoislad on August 19, 2014, 05:06:13 PM
Quote from: Sidney on August 19, 2014, 05:03:32 PM
I see Roddy Doyle's "Family" is up on YouTube. Probably the best Irish drama series ever made, no, definitely the best, as I really can't think of any other contenders, although Pure Mule is also pretty good.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zVecSVezYG4
Charlo was some boyo.

Family is 20 years old this year along with Ray Houghton's goal, the ceasefire, Riverdance, Rock & Roll Kids and Zombie! Ireland was a nation on the cusp of a tiger back then!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggy90 on August 19, 2014, 09:06:40 PM
Strumpet City has to be up there?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Sidney on August 19, 2014, 09:07:24 PM
Quote from: ziggy90 on August 19, 2014, 09:06:40 PM
Strumpet City has to be up there?
Good call. I only watched the bloody thing last year.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on August 19, 2014, 09:50:05 PM
i don't know if it has been mentioned already
Rake (Australia)  is a good one, 3 series, about Cleaver Greene ace barrister who lives a life few could survive for a day.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1587000/ (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1587000/)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: J OGorman on August 26, 2014, 11:31:49 AM
re Ray Donovan. Really enjoy the show. Season 2 is better than season 1. Watched episode 7 there last night and would never dream of giving ought away, but it was classic TV. Absolutely brilliant. IMDb has scored it 9.7/10. Some craic
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Hardy on August 26, 2014, 02:40:37 PM
I'm really enjoying Fargo. Six episodes in. Well written, good plot, engaging situations. I've nothing to say about the acting, as I'm still in my "actors are cattle", anyone can do it mode. Though I don't see where people are getting the "Freeman ruins it" attitude I've seen expressed. I quite like his performance and he does the Minnesota-area accent very well. (For a bullock.)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Hardy on August 26, 2014, 02:41:44 PM
Oh sorry. I forgot to annoy the people who hate people who like Breaking Bad.

It's not a patch on Breaking Bad.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Canalman on August 26, 2014, 03:43:01 PM
Quote from: J OGorman on August 26, 2014, 11:31:49 AM
re Ray Donovan. Really enjoy the show. Season 2 is better than season 1. Watched episode 7 there last night and would never dream of giving ought away, but it was classic TV. Absolutely brilliant. IMDb has scored it 9.7/10. Some craic

Glad to hear that. Finishing up S1 and have to admit that I was going to give it the flick after the first 3 episodes which I thought were average. Definitely has picked up since then.

Also agree with Hardy about Martin Freeman in Fargo. Think he nails the part and character  very well and his accent is better that the "Carry on Cowboy" accent the other Brits and Irish actors use.

Often wonder if their accents are the equivalent of Dick van Dyck's cockney one in MFL.

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on August 27, 2014, 12:43:50 AM
Quote from: J OGorman on August 26, 2014, 11:31:49 AM
re Ray Donovan. Really enjoy the show. Season 2 is better than season 1. Watched episode 7 there last night and would never dream of giving ought away, but it was classic TV. Absolutely brilliant. IMDb has scored it 9.7/10. Some craic
Watched it tonight on tv. Mick really a sleazy auld cnut  ;D
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: 5 Sams on August 29, 2014, 12:00:13 AM
Anyone else watching Hotel India? Fascinating stuff. One of the most luxurious hotels in the world in a city with other people who struggle to survive???
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggy90 on August 29, 2014, 06:40:12 AM
Quote from: 5 Sams on August 29, 2014, 12:00:13 AM
Anyone else watching Hotel India? Fascinating stuff. One of the most luxurious hotels in the world in a city with other people who struggle to survive???

Have a look at this 5 Sams. Just finished a truly remarkable book " A Fine Balance" by Rohinton Mistry". It is a microcosm of Indian society in the 70,s. Don't let the subject matter put you off, it really is the most insightful look into the human spirit I have ever read.

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on August 29, 2014, 08:12:32 AM
Quote from: 5 Sams on August 29, 2014, 12:00:13 AM
Anyone else watching Hotel India? Fascinating stuff. One of the most luxurious hotels in the world in a city with other people who struggle to survive???
Watched half of the first episode. 9000 quid a night for a suite in a city where over half the people live in slums  :o
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Apparently so on August 31, 2014, 08:58:10 PM
Thought that last episode was brilliant stuff on Ray Donovan. The ending was class  ;D
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bcarrier on September 05, 2014, 10:47:31 PM
Might be in a minority of one but Aidan Gillen gets on my t*ts.

As CJH  :'(
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Never beat the deeler on September 09, 2014, 03:05:54 AM
Quote from: bcarrier on September 05, 2014, 10:47:31 PM
Might be in a minority of one but Aidan Gillen gets on my t*ts.

As CJH  :'(

Haven't seen it, but he gets on my tits in everything I've seen him in
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on September 09, 2014, 10:47:20 AM
Quote from: Never beat the deeler on September 09, 2014, 03:05:54 AM
Quote from: bcarrier on September 05, 2014, 10:47:31 PM
Might be in a minority of one but Aidan Gillen gets on my t*ts.

As CJH  :'(

Haven't seen it, but he gets on my tits in everything I've seen him in

If you've seen him in Calvary then he'll definitely get on your tits!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: WT4E on September 09, 2014, 12:13:42 PM
Don't mind Gillen but can see how he would get on someone's t*ts lol

On a side note - Anyone know when will Sons of Anarchy Season 6 will be on Netflix - Season 7 starts soon I think and I'm sick waiting on SOA 6 to come on Netflix. Might just go buy the DVD's but was thinking - I'll do that today and they'll be on Netflix tomorrow knowing my luck!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Hardy on September 09, 2014, 12:43:59 PM
When did men start sporting tits (for things to get on)?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: johnneycool on September 09, 2014, 12:52:53 PM
Quote from: screenexile on September 09, 2014, 10:47:20 AM
Quote from: Never beat the deeler on September 09, 2014, 03:05:54 AM
Quote from: bcarrier on September 05, 2014, 10:47:31 PM
Might be in a minority of one but Aidan Gillen gets on my t*ts.

As CJH  :'(

Haven't seen it, but he gets on my tits in everything I've seen him in

If you've seen him in Calvary then he'll definitely get on your tits!!

He suits that slimey bollox roll like he has in the Game of Thrones pretty well all the same.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on September 09, 2014, 08:16:15 PM
The Leftovers on Sky Atlantic next week, any of the tv heads seen it? Any good
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Newbridge Exile on September 09, 2014, 09:08:57 PM
Season 3 finished of Breaking Bad , without  a doubt it is a great show but (in my opinion anyway ) its not on a level with The Wire .
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: muppet on September 09, 2014, 10:09:30 PM
Quote from: Newbridge Exile on September 09, 2014, 09:08:57 PM
Season 3 finished of Breaking Bad , without  a doubt it is a great show but (in my opinion anyway ) its not on a level with The Wire .

Best season is up next for you. Enjoy it. I am jealous.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Agent Orange on September 09, 2014, 11:08:43 PM
Quote from: muppet on September 09, 2014, 10:09:30 PM
Quote from: Newbridge Exile on September 09, 2014, 09:08:57 PM
Season 3 finished of Breaking Bad , without  a doubt it is a great show but (in my opinion anyway ) its not on a level with The Wire .

Best season is up next for you. Enjoy it. I am jealous.

Just finished season 4, it's good, but it's not on the same level as The Wire.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Maurice Moss on September 09, 2014, 11:43:53 PM
Anyone watch Blacklist? I'm enjoying it, seems a good watch so far
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on September 10, 2014, 08:25:37 AM
The Blacklist was brilliant, really enjoyed the first season.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Never beat the deeler on September 10, 2014, 08:50:37 AM
Quote from: johnneycool on September 09, 2014, 12:52:53 PM
Quote from: screenexile on September 09, 2014, 10:47:20 AM
Quote from: Never beat the deeler on September 09, 2014, 03:05:54 AM
Quote from: bcarrier on September 05, 2014, 10:47:31 PM
Might be in a minority of one but Aidan Gillen gets on my t*ts.

As CJH  :'(

Haven't seen it, but he gets on my tits in everything I've seen him in

If you've seen him in Calvary then he'll definitely get on your tits!!

He suits that slimey bollox roll like he has in the Game of Thrones pretty well all the same.

Yeah, but his accent is ridiculous - not to mention it changes so much from season to season.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gerry on September 13, 2014, 11:31:32 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on September 10, 2014, 08:25:37 AM
The Blacklist was brilliant, really enjoyed the first season.

great show
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggy90 on September 13, 2014, 11:58:18 AM
Heads up for the new and final series of Boardwalk Empire, starts tonight on Sky Atlantic.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: CD on September 13, 2014, 02:33:55 PM
Quote from: ziggy90 on September 13, 2014, 11:58:18 AM
Heads up for the new and final series of Boardwalk Empire, starts tonight on Sky Atlantic.

Is that 4 or 5? I think we missed one along the way.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggy90 on September 13, 2014, 03:42:56 PM
Five.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Kidder81 on September 13, 2014, 03:45:19 PM
The first episode is already available on Sky Demand
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on September 15, 2014, 03:15:30 PM
What station was showing blacklist?
anywhere i can catch up on it?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: charlieTully on September 15, 2014, 03:32:07 PM
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on September 15, 2014, 03:15:30 PM
What station was showing blacklist?
anywhere i can catch up on it?

its on sky on demand now
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on September 23, 2014, 08:05:42 PM
Is Sons of Anarchy worth the effort? Looking for a new project, 4 episodes into Season 1 & i could go either way. Looks a bit hackneyed / cliched??
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: BennyHarp on September 23, 2014, 08:29:05 PM
Just catching up on the second series of Banshee - great stuff!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on September 24, 2014, 08:26:51 AM
Quote from: charlieTully on September 15, 2014, 03:32:07 PM
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on September 15, 2014, 03:15:30 PM
What station was showing blacklist?
anywhere i can catch up on it?

its on sky on demand now

do you have to pay extra for sky on demand now?
I thought it used to be free? :-\
When i try and download a episode of the blacklist I get a message ' contact sky to upgrade your subscription'
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: WT4E on September 24, 2014, 09:56:47 AM
Quote from: bennydorano on September 23, 2014, 08:05:42 PM
Is Sons of Anarchy worth the effort? Looking for a new project, 4 episodes into Season 1 & i could go either way. Looks a bit hackneyed / cliched??

Stick with it - its a Very good show

I think there's a nice undercurrent of Hamlet running through it!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Bingo on September 24, 2014, 10:15:23 AM
I don't think I've watched any TV in months bar sport and the odd movie.

But am looking forward to see how Homeland and Walking Dead go, starting soon enough thankfully.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on September 24, 2014, 10:27:30 AM
Quote from: bennydorano on September 23, 2014, 08:05:42 PM
Is Sons of Anarchy worth the effort? Looking for a new project, 4 episodes into Season 1 & i could go either way. Looks a bit hackneyed / cliched??

No. Absolutely not. Utter pish. The first couple of seasons are ok. I gave up after the third season filled with all the Belfast nonsense. Ridiculous plots with, at times, some truly terrible acting. Katey Sagal is brilliant in it though.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on September 24, 2014, 10:28:37 AM
Peaky Blinders, Walking Dead, The Blacklist and The Fall all coming back soon - where will I get the time?  Thank god Falling Skies and The 100 are finishing.  Ray Donovan is nearing the end too.  Have stuck with Under The Dome but dunno for how much longer.  Boardwalk Empire been slow enough this season too considering its the final season.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: WT4E on September 24, 2014, 11:00:19 AM
Quote from: gallsman on September 24, 2014, 10:27:30 AM
Quote from: bennydorano on September 23, 2014, 08:05:42 PM
Is Sons of Anarchy worth the effort? Looking for a new project, 4 episodes into Season 1 & i could go either way. Looks a bit hackneyed / cliched??

No. Absolutely not. Utter pish. The first couple of seasons are ok. I gave up after the third season filled with all the Belfast nonsense. Ridiculous plots with, at times, some truly terrible acting. Katey Sagal is brilliant in it though.

She was better in Married With Children
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Canalman on September 24, 2014, 11:56:24 AM
Quote from: WT4E on September 24, 2014, 09:56:47 AM
Quote from: bennydorano on September 23, 2014, 08:05:42 PM
Is Sons of Anarchy worth the effort? Looking for a new project, 4 episodes into Season 1 & i could go either way. Looks a bit hackneyed / cliched??

Stick with it - its a Very good show

I think there's a nice undercurrent of Hamlet running through it!


Yes and no. Very good imo until a series (4 I think) based alot in Ireland. Absolutely terrible accents and south California scenery passing for the Border region. Might actually have been ok for a non Paddy but just couldn't see past the awfulness.

Haven't gone back to it since but might do so in a while. It is loosely based on Hamlet alright.

Watched 2 episodes of Tyrant over the last two weekends and is alright so far. Based in a fictional middle east country and deals with the family of dictator.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Ethan Tremblay on September 24, 2014, 01:10:33 PM
Currently watching SOA at the moment, good but not great, the accents are ridiculously funny at times!

Stumbled across Banshee also, a good watch too would recommend!

Looking forward to The Walking Dead starting again in two weeks, they have somehow managed to keep it fresh and full of suspense despite my early concerns it would become redundant and repetitive!

   
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on September 24, 2014, 01:49:28 PM
Anyone watching The Leftovers? The pilot episode had me thinking it will be another "Heroes" or similar that runs out of puff. Have still to watch episodes 2 and 3.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on September 24, 2014, 01:53:56 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on September 24, 2014, 01:49:28 PM
Anyone watching The Leftovers? The pilot episode had me thinking it will be another "Heroes" or similar that runs out of puff. Have still to watch episodes 2 and 3.

Aye, watched the first few and its ok so far.  Sticking with it as its a HBO show but wondering where it will go. 

The Walking Dead was good towards the end of the last season but for a while it was pretty boring, seemed to be stuck in the prison for far too long. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: charlieTully on October 04, 2014, 04:57:29 PM
Is justified worth getting into. Apologies if it has been covered before
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Minder on October 04, 2014, 07:52:52 PM
Really getting into Gomorrah, anyone else watching it ?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on October 04, 2014, 07:55:58 PM
Generation War on Netflix is unreal! It's a mini series and each episode is an hour and half long I think. Really worth a watch.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on October 04, 2014, 08:15:36 PM
Good show, was on BBC2 (or 4) a while back.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: oakleafgael on October 04, 2014, 08:39:52 PM
Quote from: Minder on October 04, 2014, 07:52:52 PM
Really getting into Gomorrah, anyone else watching it ?

Aye, great show. Ciro is some boy.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: 5 Sams on October 04, 2014, 10:02:30 PM
I have a weird fascination with "Harrow: A very British school."
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Bingo on October 06, 2014, 09:41:07 AM
Surprised Love/Hate hasn't been mentioned yet.

Enjoyed last nights opening episode. Fast paced, tied up from last year and set up the rest of series, which will likely be Nidges survival.

Surely he can't get out of this?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Hereiam on October 06, 2014, 09:44:09 AM
Ole Nidge will be gettin what is coming to him. Time will tell if it can deliver.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Bingo on October 06, 2014, 09:49:13 AM
Quote from: Hereiam on October 06, 2014, 09:44:09 AM
Ole Nidge will be gettin what is coming to him. Time will tell if it can deliver.

With the nature of the show and the unglamorous side of the crimelord scene that it portrays I can't see Nidge surviving.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Shamrock Shore on October 06, 2014, 09:54:51 AM
Thankfully that baseball bat didn't get intimate with Fran's hole  :-[
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: God14 on October 06, 2014, 10:00:48 AM
I missed love/hate last night - does it be repeated at all, or is there anywhere online I could watch it?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on October 06, 2014, 10:02:50 AM
Quote from: God14 on October 06, 2014, 10:00:48 AM
I missed love/hate last night - does it be repeated at all, or is there anywhere online I could watch it?

http://www.rte.ie/player/gb/show/10330741/

Download Hola Unblocker and you should be able to watch it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on October 06, 2014, 10:37:23 AM
Some amount of enemies Nidge has, a new one last night added to Fran, Bombmaker and the Belfast Ra man.  Wouldn't be surprised if he survived, but looks unlikely.  Didn't like to see Fran like a wee quivvering leaf last night, didn't suit him.  Found the direction of the show a bit jumpy last night, missed the first 3 minutes so dunno if there was something that set the stall out that I missed.  Siobhan has turned into a cracker the past few seasons. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Apparently so on October 06, 2014, 12:04:47 PM
Enjoyed that Love Hate opener last night. Sets it up brilliant for the series. I think Pauly will be seen as the new Darren. Should be plenty of action
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Asal Mor on October 06, 2014, 02:36:24 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on October 06, 2014, 10:37:23 AM
  Didn't like to see Fran like a wee quivvering leaf last night, didn't suit him. 

Nail on the head there nrico. The old, happy-go-lucky badass Fran was the best thing about this show, and he was always good for a few laugh out loud moments. I thought last night's episode was sh!te, to put it bluntly.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on October 06, 2014, 03:18:01 PM
**SPOILER ALERT**

Franno is a head case and a badass but as happens with most of these things he's getting to the point where he doesn't want to be Nidgys lapdog anymore and I think it's a natural progression of where the relationship was always going to go... it'll be interesting to see how it all pans out.

Also Siobhan and the new guy. What's he gonna do when he finds out she's the rat?!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Man Marker on October 06, 2014, 03:36:27 PM
I really enjoyed 'Cilla', have been recording Tyrant, and looking forward to it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on October 06, 2014, 06:25:23 PM
Quote from: screenexile on October 06, 2014, 03:18:01 PM
**SPOILER ALERT**

Franno is a head case and a badass but as happens with most of these things he's getting to the point where he doesn't want to be Nidgys lapdog anymore and I think it's a natural progression of where the relationship was always going to go... it'll be interesting to see how it all pans out.

Also Siobhan and the new guy. What's he gonna do when he finds out she's the rat?!
At least you have manners to include a spoiler alert. I fully expect nrico to give a full run down on the last ever episode.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Agent Orange on October 06, 2014, 07:29:38 PM
Quote from: screenexile on October 06, 2014, 10:02:50 AM
Quote from: God14 on October 06, 2014, 10:00:48 AM
I missed love/hate last night - does it be repeated at all, or is there anywhere online I could watch it?

http://www.rte.ie/player/gb/show/10330741/

Download Hola Unblocker and you should be able to watch it.

It is repeated at 10.35pm on Tuesday.

Its going to go one of two ways. Nidge gets whacked or he ends up in jail. My money is on Fran going after the kn**ker with the tracker and then finding out that the Nidge wiesel was responsible for Linda's suicide.
Poor Lizzie has had better days, only out on bail and then that happens, I hope a similar fate awaits Elmo.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: 5 Sams on October 08, 2014, 08:15:03 PM
Million Dollar Listing NYC. Sky 107. Basically reality show about Manhattan Estate Agents selling apartments for millions of dollars. Mind boggling stuff!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Norf Tyrone on October 08, 2014, 09:01:58 PM
Quote from: 5 Sams on October 08, 2014, 08:15:03 PM
Million Dollar Listing NYC. Sky 107. Basically reality show about Manhattan Estate Agents selling apartments for millions of dollars. Mind boggling stuff!


Must watch this. Heading to NYC next year so it'll get the mood going!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: mrdeeds on October 08, 2014, 10:15:48 PM
New season of Homeland looks like it'll be good. No more of that Brody daughter crap.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: TabClear on October 09, 2014, 07:18:01 AM
Did anyone watch The 100 on E4 over the summer. I know the post apocalypse, Sci fi series are not everyone's cup of tea but I though it was pretty good. Series 2 kicks off in the US this week so hopefully will be over here soon.

Couple of the lead characters are pretty easy on the eye which helps..

(http://images6.fanpop.com/image/photos/37100000/octavia-blake-the-100-tv-show-37126751-500-333.jpg)

(http://heavyeditorial.files.wordpress.com/2014/03/eliza-taylor.jpg?w=281)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on October 09, 2014, 08:29:21 AM
Quote from: TabClear on October 09, 2014, 07:18:01 AM
Did anyone watch The 100 on E4 over the summer. I know the post apocalypse, Sci fi series are not everyone's cup of tea but I though it was pretty good. Series 2 kicks off in the US this week so hopefully will be over here soon.

Couple of the lead characters are pretty easy on the eye which helps..

(http://images6.fanpop.com/image/photos/37100000/octavia-blake-the-100-tv-show-37126751-500-333.jpg)

(http://heavyeditorial.files.wordpress.com/2014/03/eliza-taylor.jpg?w=281)

Aye, I watched it.  Thought it was good, a bit of talent in it, Raven being my favourite.  Half of the cast seem to have been on neighbours before though, your doll in the picture who was married to Boyd, Katya or something who was Anya and your man Bellamy was in Neighbours too after I stopped watching it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Norf Tyrone on October 09, 2014, 11:42:00 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on October 09, 2014, 08:29:21 AM
Quote from: TabClear on October 09, 2014, 07:18:01 AM
Did anyone watch The 100 on E4 over the summer. I know the post apocalypse, Sci fi series are not everyone's cup of tea but I though it was pretty good. Series 2 kicks off in the US this week so hopefully will be over here soon.

Couple of the lead characters are pretty easy on the eye which helps..

(http://images6.fanpop.com/image/photos/37100000/octavia-blake-the-100-tv-show-37126751-500-333.jpg)

(http://heavyeditorial.files.wordpress.com/2014/03/eliza-taylor.jpg?w=281)

Aye, I watched it.  Thought it was good, a bit of talent in it, Raven being my favourite.  Half of the cast seem to have been on neighbours before though, your doll in the picture who was married to Boyd, Katya or something who was Anya and your man Bellamy was in Neighbours too after I stopped watching it.

Geezus Nrico every TV show comment from you has the obligatory rating of talent too.  :)

Keep up the good work!  :)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on October 13, 2014, 01:12:42 PM
Saw a programme on Saturday night on BBC 2 called The Gatekeepers. It was a series of interviews with high ranking Shin Bet agents over the last 40 years and their (very insightful) views on current Israeli political and militart strategy.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Walter Cronc on October 13, 2014, 01:16:52 PM
Quote from: gallsman on October 13, 2014, 01:12:42 PM
Saw a programme on Saturday night on BBC 2 called The Gatekeepers. It was a series of interviews with high ranking Shin Bet agents over the last 40 years and their (very insightful) views on current Israeli political and militart strategy.

Is it on iplayer Gallsman??

Slightly off topic but has anyone seen this movie '71 yet?? Set in Belfast I believe.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on October 13, 2014, 02:20:49 PM
Quote from: Walter Cronc on October 13, 2014, 01:16:52 PM
Quote from: gallsman on October 13, 2014, 01:12:42 PM
Saw a programme on Saturday night on BBC 2 called The Gatekeepers. It was a series of interviews with high ranking Shin Bet agents over the last 40 years and their (very insightful) views on current Israeli political and militart strategy.

Is it on iplayer Gallsman??

Slightly off topic but has anyone seen this movie '71 yet?? Set in Belfast I believe.

Think it's on iPlayer - there was a special Newsnight Q&A which I missed following it. It was riveting.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Denn Forever on October 14, 2014, 10:31:44 AM
Quote
Slightly off topic but has anyone seen this movie '71 yet?? Set in Belfast I believe.

Heard a review of it on Radio and it was positive.  Used ulster actors so no cringeworthy accents.

Set in Belfast but filmed in Northern England towns as Belfast looks too good now.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on October 20, 2014, 09:18:31 PM
First two episodes of the new season of the Walking Dead now online.
Just watched them. Very good as always.

New season of Chicago PD started also. Very good as well.
First season of Turn is very good.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on October 22, 2014, 11:22:49 PM
Started a new series tonight called Stalker. 3 mins in I was already hooked.
Great opening to a new show.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on October 22, 2014, 11:26:59 PM
Quote from: laoislad on October 22, 2014, 11:22:49 PM
Started a new series tonight called Stalker. 3 mins in I was already hooked.
Great opening to a new show.
Must have been some early nudity in that show.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on October 22, 2014, 11:28:51 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on October 22, 2014, 11:26:59 PM
Quote from: laoislad on October 22, 2014, 11:22:49 PM
Started a new series tonight called Stalker. 3 mins in I was already hooked.
Great opening to a new show.
Must have been some early nudity in that show.
Nope.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: muppet on October 22, 2014, 11:31:17 PM
Quote from: laoislad on October 22, 2014, 11:28:51 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on October 22, 2014, 11:26:59 PM
Quote from: laoislad on October 22, 2014, 11:22:49 PM
Started a new series tonight called Stalker. 3 mins in I was already hooked.
Great opening to a new show.
Must have been some early nudity in that show.
Nope.

Running a bit and then living happily ever after?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: LeoMc on October 27, 2014, 09:53:14 AM
Quote from: Bingo on October 06, 2014, 09:49:13 AM
Quote from: Hereiam on October 06, 2014, 09:44:09 AM
Ole Nidge will be gettin what is coming to him. Time will tell if it can deliver.

With the nature of the show and the unglamorous side of the crimelord scene that it portrays I can't see Nidge surviving.

Warming up nicely. Patrick Ward is developing nicely as a character. Hard to figure out who will be left for the next series.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on October 27, 2014, 11:00:06 AM
Quote from: LeoMc on October 27, 2014, 09:53:14 AM
Quote from: Bingo on October 06, 2014, 09:49:13 AM
Quote from: Hereiam on October 06, 2014, 09:44:09 AM
Ole Nidge will be gettin what is coming to him. Time will tell if it can deliver.

With the nature of the show and the unglamorous side of the crimelord scene that it portrays I can't see Nidge surviving.

Warming up nicely. Patrick Ward is developing nicely as a character. Hard to figure out who will be left for the next series.

Think this is the last series so expect few to be standing.  Although I read that there may now be a sixth season also.  God only knows.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: LeoMc on October 27, 2014, 02:08:37 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on October 27, 2014, 11:00:06 AM
Quote from: LeoMc on October 27, 2014, 09:53:14 AM
Quote from: Bingo on October 06, 2014, 09:49:13 AM
Quote from: Hereiam on October 06, 2014, 09:44:09 AM
Ole Nidge will be gettin what is coming to him. Time will tell if it can deliver.

With the nature of the show and the unglamorous side of the crimelord scene that it portrays I can't see Nidge surviving.

Warming up nicely. Patrick Ward is developing nicely as a character. Hard to figure out who will be left for the next series.

Think this is the last series so expect few to be standing.  Although I read that there may now be a sixth season also.  God only knows.

I think it was going to be the last series (10-12 episodes) but they were now going for 2 series of 6 episodes each.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: charlieTully on October 27, 2014, 11:29:58 PM
Just finished season three of the west wing. Gripped.  Every spare moment is taken up with it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: CiKe on October 28, 2014, 07:22:46 AM
Quote from: charlieTully on October 27, 2014, 11:29:58 PM
Just finished season three of the west wing. Gripped.  Every spare moment is taken up with it.

Alias planned on watching that but then never got round it - just too many series! Started House of Cards recently. Great stuff so far.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on October 28, 2014, 01:08:13 PM
Anyone seen or watching The Intruders? Started on BBC2 last night I think it has aired on BBC America already.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on October 28, 2014, 02:03:39 PM
Quote from: CiKe on October 28, 2014, 07:22:46 AM
Quote from: charlieTully on October 27, 2014, 11:29:58 PM
Just finished season three of the west wing. Gripped.  Every spare moment is taken up with it.

Alias planned on watching that but then never got round it - just too many series! Started House of Cards recently. Great stuff so far.

First 5 series are all you need to see... goes down hill big time after that but still the best about IMHO
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: charlieTully on October 28, 2014, 03:46:38 PM
Quote from: CiKe on October 28, 2014, 07:22:46 AM
Quote from: charlieTully on October 27, 2014, 11:29:58 PM
Just finished season three of the west wing. Gripped.  Every spare moment is taken up with it.

Alias planned on watching that but then never got round it - just too many series! Started House of Cards recently. Great stuff so far.

loved house of cards too, a lot darker than the west wing.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggy90 on October 28, 2014, 06:21:31 PM
Quote from: charlieTully on October 28, 2014, 03:46:38 PM
Quote from: CiKe on October 28, 2014, 07:22:46 AM
Quote from: charlieTully on October 27, 2014, 11:29:58 PM
Just finished season three of the west wing. Gripped.  Every spare moment is taken up with it.

Alias planned on watching that but then never got round it - just too many series! Started House of Cards recently. Great stuff so far.

loved house of cards too, a lot darker than the west wing.

Have you seen the original BBBC production? Does this one compare favourably with it?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: charlieTully on October 28, 2014, 07:40:07 PM
Quote from: ziggy90 on October 28, 2014, 06:21:31 PM
Quote from: charlieTully on October 28, 2014, 03:46:38 PM
Quote from: CiKe on October 28, 2014, 07:22:46 AM
Quote from: charlieTully on October 27, 2014, 11:29:58 PM
Just finished season three of the west wing. Gripped.  Every spare moment is taken up with it.

Alias planned on watching that but then never got round it - just too many series! Started House of Cards recently. Great stuff so far.

loved house of cards too, a lot darker than the west wing.

Have you seen the original BBBC production? Does this one compare favourably with it?

I have never seen the original, but would definitely recommend this one, its rating on IMDb is 9.1
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: 5 Sams on October 30, 2014, 10:25:12 PM
Duine ar bith eile ag amharc ar "An Bronntanas"? Baruil ar bith?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Canalman on November 03, 2014, 03:51:04 PM
Fell upon a programme yesterday on RTE I think called Murray About or something like that. Basically some guy wandering around chatting to people he meets. Surprisingly very good. He asked some very hard questions of some people wandering around Islandbridge/ Phoenix Park and got some very good replies imo.

Conversations ranged from dogs being killed by a car, the poor standards of bar staff nowadays, caring for adult children with disabilites etc.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Minder on November 09, 2014, 10:37:18 PM
Wipeout
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on November 09, 2014, 10:38:46 PM
Quote from: Minder on November 09, 2014, 10:37:18 PM
Wipeout

Royal Flush there alright... Is that it then??

Looking forward to the fall again as well!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: armaghniac on November 09, 2014, 10:42:40 PM
The wages of sin is death.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Bingo on November 09, 2014, 10:46:52 PM
Serious TV. Shocking and unpredictable. Fair play to Love/hate, says a lot about it that despite been a hateful bastard, you wanted him to make in the last scene.

As for Fran  :-[
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ONeill on November 09, 2014, 11:05:43 PM
That was the ending I hoped for.

Apart from Janet.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Bingo on November 09, 2014, 11:10:45 PM
Quote from: ONeill on November 09, 2014, 11:05:43 PM
That was the ending I hoped for.

Apart from Janet.

I feel sorry for Nadine, just when she got a decent job. ( great scene with her, Aido and Nidge)

And what about Terrances loan? Did Nidge have a life policy as part of the terms? Does the loan die with him like a credit union loan? Is Trisha liable?

So many questions.....
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Newbridge Exile on November 09, 2014, 11:11:12 PM
Quote from: Bingo on November 09, 2014, 10:46:52 PM
Serious TV. Shocking and unpredictable. Fair play to Love/hate, says a lot about it that despite been a hateful b**tard, you wanted him to make in the last scene.

As for Fran  :-[
that scene with Fran was as hard to watch, enjoyed this series much more than the last,  it will be interesting to see where the plot goes from here
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on November 09, 2014, 11:11:38 PM
Hopefully she'll not have as much bother with the knees anymore!! Was that a sneaky Richard Keys reference for our Franno??

Is there definitely a 6th series?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Minder on November 09, 2014, 11:13:10 PM
Quote from: screenexile on November 09, 2014, 11:11:38 PM
Hopefully she'll not have as much bother with the knees anymore!! Was that a sneaky Richard Keys reference for our Franno??

Is there definitely a 6th series?

I thought tonight was the final episode ?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: imtommygunn on November 09, 2014, 11:16:05 PM
The fran scene was shocking...

Hard to know where they go with the next series with so many big characters out of it.

Great series. The last series was poor compared to the rest but this one was as good as you'd watcg.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ONeill on November 09, 2014, 11:18:20 PM
I didn't think the Fran bit was that bad. Could have been worse.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ONeill on November 09, 2014, 11:24:38 PM
Quote from: hardstation on November 09, 2014, 11:21:08 PM
Nadine heads off with the Scottish fella.
Aido ends up on the junk, hanging out under the bridge in Talbot St.
Yer man wakes up from the coma and shacks up with Trish.
Young Warren grows up and is drafted into the Dublin squad by manager Alan Brogan.
The three cops meet a sticky end when your man in Spain comes back.

And Fran? FFS.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: armaghniac on November 09, 2014, 11:25:17 PM
In fairness, if I wasn't in a coma I'd shack up with Trish.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: beer baron on November 09, 2014, 11:28:43 PM
Gobshite didn't shoot the nidge weasel in the head,he'll probably survive if they want to do another series. Hopefully that's it finished though,would be a great way to end it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Max Payne on November 09, 2014, 11:29:07 PM
Quote from: ONeill on November 09, 2014, 11:18:20 PM
I didn't think the Fran bit was that bad. Could have been worse.

For pishing on his ma's grave, I wou have thought he would get hung drawn and quartered! Is he dead?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ONeill on November 09, 2014, 11:32:57 PM
Yes, he got off lightly. Bummer.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ONeill on November 09, 2014, 11:42:34 PM
haha!

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: armaghniac on November 09, 2014, 11:43:35 PM
I'd sooner have a pint with Nidge than thon Fall guy.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on November 09, 2014, 11:48:33 PM
Jesus that was 2 quality hours entertainment there and all Irish!! Very enjoyable!

PS. The Fall is one creepy show it makes your skin crawl.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: LeoMc on November 10, 2014, 07:58:37 AM
Quote from: beer baron on November 09, 2014, 11:28:43 PM
Gobshite didn't shoot the nidge weasel in the head,he'll probably survive if they want to do another series. Hopefully that's it finished though,would be a great way to end it.

Was thinking that. The Nidge weasel usually wears a vest. Boys in blue will still have a bone to pick with him though
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on November 10, 2014, 08:17:12 AM
The lack of a head shot would lead you to believe that Nidge would survive.  I was thinking the same about the vest, would the impact of a bullet on a vest still break skin though as there was blood as soon as he was shot each time.  The scene with Nidge and Siobhan was brilliant.  I was hoping Nidge would eat a bullet, was just hoping it was Fran who did it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bcarrier on November 10, 2014, 09:22:41 AM
Series 6

http://www.herald.ie/entertainment/last-season-of-lovehate-im-half-way-through-series-6-writer-stuart-30640322.html

Fran and Nidge  could both live though I think Fran is a goner.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Canalman on November 10, 2014, 09:25:02 AM
Saw first 2 episodes of Bronntanas at the weekend. Not bad at all and well worth a watch. Read that it is a film broken into 4 episodes for TV. Is somewhat cliched and definitely has a Coen Bros feel about it.

Will be surprised if between the rugby win and Love Hate there will be space for anything else in the papers and the airwaves this week.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Croí na hÉireann on November 10, 2014, 12:29:36 PM
Was knackered watching Love/Hate late night, no end to the drama. Nothing to choose between Nadine/Aido and Siobhán/Nidge for the best scene.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gerrykeegan on November 10, 2014, 12:36:39 PM
Quote from: Croí na hÉireann on November 10, 2014, 12:29:36 PM
Was knackered watching Love/Hate late night, no end to the drama. Nothing to choose between Nadine/Aido and Siobhán/Nidge for the best scene.

I thought the tax disc eating scene was great, the whole episode was at such an intensity level and they just threw in that bit. An you know that has happened in the past.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Croí na hÉireann on November 10, 2014, 02:00:55 PM
Quote from: gerrykeegan on November 10, 2014, 12:36:39 PM
Quote from: Croí na hÉireann on November 10, 2014, 12:29:36 PM
Was knackered watching Love/Hate late night, no end to the drama. Nothing to choose between Nadine/Aido and Siobhán/Nidge for the best scene.

I thought the tax disc eating scene was great, the whole episode was at such an intensity level and they just threw in that bit. An you know that has happened in the past.

Aye, shades of the scene in Heat with that one. Except better.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: mikehunt on November 10, 2014, 02:04:37 PM
Quote from: beer baron on November 09, 2014, 11:28:43 PM
Gobshite didn't shoot the nidge weasel in the head,he'll probably survive if they want to do another series. Hopefully that's it finished though,would be a great way to end it.

The traveller shoots two and leaves two witnesses behind. He only wanted to kill one. He's a bomb maker, he knows where his target lives and what he drives. Target doesn't know he knows. Leave a bomb, job done, no witnesses.

I loved the show and was glued to it every Sunday night but there were a lot of iffy plot lines. The bit where Siobhan went up to get the bone at the exact time that Fran arrived (having broken out of prison).  I mean what are the chances, adn the dogs didn't go near her either? Mind you, Breaking Bad was like that too.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: armaghniac on November 10, 2014, 05:25:18 PM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B2CNMzcIcAAB8DQ.jpg)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Norf Tyrone on November 10, 2014, 11:57:05 PM
Quote from: LeoMc on November 10, 2014, 07:58:37 AM
Quote from: beer baron on November 09, 2014, 11:28:43 PM
Gobshite didn't shoot the nidge weasel in the head,he'll probably survive if they want to do another series. Hopefully that's it finished though,would be a great way to end it.

Was thinking that. The Nidge weasel usually wears a vest. Boys in blue will still have a bone to pick with him though

There will be no evidence against Nidge though. Siobhan the star witness is gone, and the bone's not worth shite. Sure it has DNA from Siobhan, Deano, and Fran. Not even sure if Nidge's DNA will be near it.

Quote from: mikehunt on November 10, 2014, 02:04:37 PM
Quote from: beer baron on November 09, 2014, 11:28:43 PM
Gobshite didn't shoot the nidge weasel in the head,he'll probably survive if they want to do another series. Hopefully that's it finished though,would be a great way to end it.

The traveller shoots two and leaves two witnesses behind. He only wanted to kill one. He's a bomb maker, he knows where his target lives and what he drives. Target doesn't know he knows. Leave a bomb, job done, no witnesses.

I loved the show and was glued to it every Sunday night but there were a lot of iffy plot lines. The bit where Siobhan went up to get the bone at the exact time that Fran arrived (having broken out of prison).  I mean what are the chances, adn the dogs didn't go near her either? Mind you, Breaking Bad was like that too.

There was probably a badge of honour for Paddy Ward to do the shooting himself. Traveller pride.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: LeoMc on November 11, 2014, 02:34:55 PM
Quote from: mikehunt on November 10, 2014, 02:04:37 PM
Quote from: beer baron on November 09, 2014, 11:28:43 PM
Gobshite didn't shoot the nidge weasel in the head,he'll probably survive if they want to do another series. Hopefully that's it finished though,would be a great way to end it.

The traveller shoots two and leaves two witnesses behind. He only wanted to kill one. He's a bomb maker, he knows where his target lives and what he drives. Target doesn't know he knows. Leave a bomb, job done, no witnesses.

Paddy showed in episode 3 (i think) when it is personal he likes to handle it personally. In that case it was with a knife
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on November 11, 2014, 02:42:31 PM
Anyone been watching Peaky Blinders? or can you recommend any otehr show to get into. I need something new....
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: muppet on November 11, 2014, 02:45:48 PM
Watching The Killing (US version) on Netflix.

Quite good.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Denn Forever on November 11, 2014, 02:47:03 PM
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on November 11, 2014, 02:42:31 PM
Anyone been watching Peaky Blinders? or can you recommend any otehr show to get into. I need something new....

Longmire - Don't be fooled by the "Good'ol Boy accents.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on November 11, 2014, 02:49:05 PM
Quote from: muppet on November 11, 2014, 02:45:48 PM
Watching The Killing (US version) on Netflix.

Quite good.
yeah , i have watched it and thought it was excellent.
Also, true detective was in a similar vein.

I have longmire on the sky planner i think so  might give it a go.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on November 12, 2014, 08:23:02 AM
Peaky Blinders is pretty good without being outstanding.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on November 12, 2014, 10:49:10 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2s6P-gqWGXs

This is quite funny.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on November 12, 2014, 10:55:48 AM
Quote from: screenexile on November 12, 2014, 10:49:10 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2s6P-gqWGXs

This is quite funny.

It certainly is.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Hardy on November 12, 2014, 11:00:58 AM
Quote from: screenexile on November 12, 2014, 10:49:10 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2s6P-gqWGXs

This is quite funny.

More than quite. Had me LOLling for real. Great observational stuff.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: muppet on November 12, 2014, 12:12:57 PM
Quote from: Hardy on November 12, 2014, 11:00:58 AM
Quote from: screenexile on November 12, 2014, 10:49:10 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2s6P-gqWGXs

This is quite funny.

More than quite. Had me LOLling for real. Great observational stuff.

Are there only two of them?

Very good.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ONeill on November 12, 2014, 01:08:13 PM
Great stuff altogether.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Canalman on November 12, 2014, 01:10:49 PM
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on November 11, 2014, 02:42:31 PM
Anyone been watching Peaky Blinders? or can you recommend any otehr show to get into. I need something new....

Watched first two episodes of PBs and gave up after that. Averageish up to then anyway and maybe improved after that.
November  is the real boxset time and you really  are spoilt for choice.

Would recommend Banshee S1. Very good.





Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on November 12, 2014, 01:53:18 PM
I have Deadwood on the haarddrive aswell, so will maybe give it a try
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on November 12, 2014, 02:03:50 PM
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on November 12, 2014, 01:53:18 PM
I have Deadwood on the haarddrive aswell, so will maybe give it a try

Cocksucker!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: johnneycool on November 12, 2014, 02:21:06 PM
anyone know where I might get my hands on the Game of Thrones ebooks, pdf's without spending any coupons?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on November 12, 2014, 04:26:58 PM
Quote from: johnneycool on November 12, 2014, 02:21:06 PM
anyone know where I might get my hands on the Game of Thrones ebooks, pdf's without spending any coupons?

I have the first five as epub or mobi, if that's any good to you - PM me with an email address and I can send them to you. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: CD on November 14, 2014, 06:26:52 PM
Enjoyed the Fall last night! How does a fella with 12 lines seem so creepy! A bit far fetched in places but the wife made me go and double check that the doors were locked after we turned in :)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: 5 Sams on November 14, 2014, 06:31:09 PM
Quote from: CD on November 14, 2014, 06:26:52 PM
Enjoyed the Fall last night! How does a fella with 12 lines seem so creepy! A bit far fetched in places but the wife made me go and double check that the doors were locked after we turned in :)

Useless information alert. A niece of DJ Kane, Down's All Ireland winning captain in 1994, has a starring role in this show.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on November 14, 2014, 11:01:35 PM
Quote from: 5 Sams on November 14, 2014, 06:31:09 PM
Quote from: CD on November 14, 2014, 06:26:52 PM
Enjoyed the Fall last night! How does a fella with 12 lines seem so creepy! A bit far fetched in places but the wife made me go and double check that the doors were locked after we turned in :)

Useless information alert. A niece of DJ Kane, Down's All Ireland winning captain in 1994, has a starring role in this show.
Was looking for the woman with a blonde afro.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on November 18, 2014, 02:01:11 PM
Quote from: CD on November 14, 2014, 06:26:52 PM
Enjoyed the Fall last night! How does a fella with 12 lines seem so creepy! A bit far fetched in places but the wife made me go and double check that the doors were locked after we turned in :)

John Lynch's character has to be one of the worst on TV
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Saffrongael on November 18, 2014, 02:03:27 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on November 18, 2014, 02:01:11 PM
Quote from: CD on November 14, 2014, 06:26:52 PM
Enjoyed the Fall last night! How does a fella with 12 lines seem so creepy! A bit far fetched in places but the wife made me go and double check that the doors were locked after we turned in :)

John Lynch's character has to be one of the worst on TV

As in badly portrayed or just a c**t ?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on November 18, 2014, 02:09:59 PM
both
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Linkbox on November 19, 2014, 09:55:17 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on November 18, 2014, 02:09:59 PM
both

Finished Boardwalk Empire recently. Excellent viewing although the final season was a bit rushed as they had to trim the episode count.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Harold Disgracey on November 19, 2014, 10:56:15 PM
Anyone watch Toast of London? Am enjoying the second series so far, very silly and very funny.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on November 20, 2014, 08:27:00 AM
Quote from: Linkbox on November 19, 2014, 09:55:17 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on November 18, 2014, 02:09:59 PM
both

Finished Boardwalk Empire recently. Excellent viewing although the final season was a bit rushed as they had to trim the episode count.

Very disappointed with the final season.  Very rushed and Nucky didn't put up a fight.


Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on November 20, 2014, 08:32:22 AM
Just started watching Deadwood, only 3 or 4 episodes in, but it seems decent
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on November 20, 2014, 09:09:13 AM
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on November 20, 2014, 08:32:22 AM
Just started watching Deadwood, only 3 or 4 episodes in, but it seems decent

Brilliant show. Right up there with the Wire and Sopranos for me.

Swigen! Swigen! Cocksucka!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on November 23, 2014, 01:23:10 PM
The latest season of South Park is up there with the best they've ever done. Fantastic stuff.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Santino on November 23, 2014, 03:37:06 PM
What channel showing new season of South Park? Or can u get it online?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on November 23, 2014, 04:08:06 PM
Comedy Central (I think) has it but I've been just watching it through Showbox.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: charlieTully on November 23, 2014, 05:03:40 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on November 20, 2014, 08:27:00 AM
Quote from: Linkbox on November 19, 2014, 09:55:17 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on November 18, 2014, 02:09:59 PM
both

Finished Boardwalk Empire recently. Excellent viewing although the final season was a bit rushed as they had to trim the episode count.

Very disappointed with the final season.  Very rushed and Nucky didn't put up a fight.

fcuk sake, im only on season two, you could have put a spoiler alert.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: thewobbler on November 23, 2014, 06:28:50 PM
Not sure about that Charlie. Series 2 of Boardwalk finished up 3 years ago. You surely can't expect a 3+ year ban on spoilers, can you?

For what it's worth, my opinion of Boardwalk is that series 1 was good, 2 was average, 3 was astoundingly good, and 4 was one of the dullest, most disappointing series of all time - so much so that I'm really not bothered if I ever catch S5.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: charlieTully on November 23, 2014, 07:21:40 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on November 23, 2014, 06:28:50 PM
Not sure about that Charlie. Series 2 of Boardwalk finished up 3 years ago. You surely can't expect a 3+ year ban on spoilers, can you?

For what it's worth, my opinion of Boardwalk is that series 1 was good, 2 was average, 3 was astoundingly good, and 4 was one of the dullest, most disappointing series of all time - so much so that I'm really not bothered if I ever catch S5.

I'm very slow with these things.  Hard to get the time.  Concentrating mostly on the west wing at the min and sure it's years old too. Up to date on the walking dead and game of thrones. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on November 23, 2014, 08:48:07 PM
I come here for ideas on what to watch while I'm waiting for the next Spiral series.

Has anyone watched Braquo?
http://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2012/jun/14/your-next-box-set-braquo (http://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2012/jun/14/your-next-box-set-braquo)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Norf Tyrone on November 24, 2014, 03:03:17 PM
Anyone watching this season of Homeland?
I think it's absolutely superb, and by far the best series yet. Episode 8 was as good as I've seen, but I've just seen Episode 9 and I thought it was even better!

Edge of the seat stuff!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on November 24, 2014, 03:08:16 PM
Quote from: Norf Tyrone on November 24, 2014, 03:03:17 PM
Anyone watching this season of Homeland?
I think it's absolutely superb, and by far the best series yet. Episode 8 was as good as I've seen, but I've just seen Episode 9 and I thought it was even better!

Edge of the seat stuff!

Looking forward to watching it after work here. This series has been excellent as you've said. The Brody thing had run it's course and it was better to move away from it.

What do we reckon about the Fall? Yes it has been a bit slow but I think that has increased the anxiety of it and I've enjoyed it so far. Spoke to a mate at the weekend who has stopped watching it because it was too slow for him.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Under Lights on November 24, 2014, 03:10:20 PM
Homeland has been excellent over the past few epiosdes. Last nights on Channel 4- I was like 'No Way, they better not have....' 'Oh right'

Case of  :o :o :-\ :( ??? 8) :)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Hereiam on November 24, 2014, 03:29:35 PM
Have been watching series 2 of the Fall and after last night I don't think I will bother anymore.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lenny on November 24, 2014, 03:38:32 PM
Quote from: screenexile on November 24, 2014, 03:08:16 PM
Quote from: Norf Tyrone on November 24, 2014, 03:03:17 PM
Anyone watching this season of Homeland?
I think it's absolutely superb, and by far the best series yet. Episode 8 was as good as I've seen, but I've just seen Episode 9 and I thought it was even better!

Edge of the seat stuff!

Looking forward to watching it after work here. This series has been excellent as you've said. The Brody thing had run it's course and it was better to move away from it.

What do we reckon about the Fall? Yes it has been a bit slow but I think that has increased the anxiety of it and I've enjoyed it so far. Spoke to a mate at the weekend who has stopped watching it because it was too slow for him.

Homeland is pretty good at the moment. The Fall is ok also but a bit unsettling at times. The best show at the moment is The Missing with James Nesbitt. Halfway through it and it's the one I most look forward to watching.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: BenDover on November 24, 2014, 03:48:52 PM
Quote from: lenny on November 24, 2014, 03:38:32 PM
Quote from: screenexile on November 24, 2014, 03:08:16 PM
Quote from: Norf Tyrone on November 24, 2014, 03:03:17 PM
Anyone watching this season of Homeland?
I think it's absolutely superb, and by far the best series yet. Episode 8 was as good as I've seen, but I've just seen Episode 9 and I thought it was even better!

Edge of the seat stuff!

Looking forward to watching it after work here. This series has been excellent as you've said. The Brody thing had run it's course and it was better to move away from it.

What do we reckon about the Fall? Yes it has been a bit slow but I think that has increased the anxiety of it and I've enjoyed it so far. Spoke to a mate at the weekend who has stopped watching it because it was too slow for him.

Homeland is pretty good at the moment. The Fall is ok also but a bit unsettling at times. The best show at the moment is The Missing with James Nesbitt. Halfway through it and it's the one I most look forward to watching.
Watching the 3 of these and really think Homeland has become unmissable, The Missing leaves ye asking plenty of questions and the Fall i think will pick up now the cat is out of the bag.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Under Lights on November 24, 2014, 04:07:48 PM
Agree with you regarding The Missing.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on November 24, 2014, 08:30:01 PM
Quote from: hardstation on November 24, 2014, 06:02:49 PM
The Missing is as slow as fcuk and I'll give it one more go tomorrow night.
The Fall is becoming frustrating. He should have been caught long ago. I haven't seen the latest episode yet mind you.
Yer ma. The Missing is just getting going.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on November 25, 2014, 08:08:16 AM
The Missing has been slow, no need for 8 episodes but still enjoy it. 

Missed The Fall on Sunday night, do RTE not repeat it?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on November 25, 2014, 08:54:37 AM
Series two of True detective is coming , with Colin Farrell & Vince Vaughan as the leads.
Rachel mcadams & Kelly Reilly in it aswell.
Looking forward to it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on November 25, 2014, 10:38:46 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on November 25, 2014, 08:08:16 AM
The Missing has been slow, no need for 8 episodes but still enjoy it. 

Missed The Fall on Sunday night, do RTE not repeat it?

On BBC on Thursday. A lot of Nordies complaining they couldn't watch it on Sunday night because RTE blocked it from Sky/Freeview & Virgin.

Thanks heavens for Hola Unblocker!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on November 25, 2014, 10:44:52 AM
Quote from: screenexile on November 25, 2014, 10:38:46 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on November 25, 2014, 08:08:16 AM
The Missing has been slow, no need for 8 episodes but still enjoy it. 

Missed The Fall on Sunday night, do RTE not repeat it?

On BBC on Thursday. A lot of Nordies complaining they couldn't watch it on Sunday night because RTE blocked it from Sky/Freeview & Virgin.

Thanks heavens for Hola Unblocker!!

Nordies complaining about something?? I don't believe you... 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on November 25, 2014, 11:02:30 AM
Quote from: screenexile on November 25, 2014, 10:38:46 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on November 25, 2014, 08:08:16 AM
The Missing has been slow, no need for 8 episodes but still enjoy it. 

Missed The Fall on Sunday night, do RTE not repeat it?

On BBC on Thursday. A lot of Nordies complaining they couldn't watch it on Sunday night because RTE blocked it from Sky/Freeview & Virgin.

Thanks heavens for Hola Unblocker!!

Actually, I recorded it and got a strange message referring me to sky.com/error or something like that when I tried to watch it - I assumed it was due to me being out of space.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on November 25, 2014, 11:08:33 AM
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on November 25, 2014, 08:54:37 AM
Series two of True detective is coming , with Colin Farrell & Vince Vaughan as the leads.
Rachel mcadams & Kelly Reilly in it aswell.
Looking forward to it.

Taylor Kitsch too, unfortunately.

Pencilled in to air next summer. Should be great if the first season was anything to go by. The plot synopsis has a real "Chinatown meets the occult" feel about it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on November 25, 2014, 11:14:13 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on November 25, 2014, 11:02:30 AM
Quote from: screenexile on November 25, 2014, 10:38:46 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on November 25, 2014, 08:08:16 AM
The Missing has been slow, no need for 8 episodes but still enjoy it. 

Missed The Fall on Sunday night, do RTE not repeat it?

On BBC on Thursday. A lot of Nordies complaining they couldn't watch it on Sunday night because RTE blocked it from Sky/Freeview & Virgin.

Thanks heavens for Hola Unblocker!!

Actually, I recorded it and got a strange message referring me to sky.com/error or something like that when I tried to watch it - I assumed it was due to me being out of space.
You'd have more space if you took those 10 Minute Teasers off series link.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on November 25, 2014, 01:59:39 PM
If The Fall went any slower it would be going backwards - how in the name of God they stretched this to 11 episodes I don't know.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JoG2 on November 25, 2014, 02:21:54 PM
Quote from: Hereiam on November 24, 2014, 03:29:35 PM
Have been watching series 2 of the Fall and after last night I don't think I will bother anymore.

thinking the same but will no doubt see it through (its on at a nice time on Sunday evening).

Agree with the guys above re Homeland, superb season. The last episode was a cracker.

The Walking Dead is starting to get on my wick at the minute.

Anyone know when Hell on Wheels throws the gun belts back on?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on November 26, 2014, 08:23:56 AM
If The Fall is slow then The Missing and Walking Dead are just as bad.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: charlieTully on November 26, 2014, 08:28:43 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on November 26, 2014, 08:23:56 AM
If The Fall is slow then The Missing and Walking Dead are just as bad.

the walking dead has slowed up terrible. Looks like its ran its course. How many more seasons planned?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on November 26, 2014, 11:11:11 AM
They dragged the Prison stay out far too long as well. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on November 26, 2014, 11:18:54 AM
Quote from: charlieTully on November 26, 2014, 08:28:43 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on November 26, 2014, 08:23:56 AM
If The Fall is slow then The Missing and Walking Dead are just as bad.

the walking dead has slowed up terrible. Looks like its ran its course. How many more seasons planned?
There's been some good episodes in Season 5 I think. The one on Sunday was a bit slow and boring alright.
Mid Season finale next week hopefully will be good.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on November 26, 2014, 05:44:30 PM
Downloaded Italian Mafioso drama Gomorrah & watched 12 episodes over 2/3 days. Superb stuff, withdrawal symptoms already. Hankering for Series 2.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: glens73 on November 26, 2014, 06:27:05 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on November 26, 2014, 05:44:30 PM
Downloaded Italian Mafioso drama Gomorrah & watched 12 episodes over 2/3 days. Superb stuff, withdrawal symptoms already. Hankering for Series 2.

Have you watched Romanzo Criminale? (a gang in the 70s/80s in Rome). I thought it was very good.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggy90 on November 26, 2014, 07:32:12 PM
Quote from: glens73 on November 26, 2014, 06:27:05 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on November 26, 2014, 05:44:30 PM
Downloaded Italian Mafioso drama Gomorrah & watched 12 episodes over 2/3 days. Superb stuff, withdrawal symptoms already. Hankering for Series 2.

Have you watched Romanzo Criminale? (a gang in the 70s/80s in Rome). I thought it was very good.

Romanzo Criminale is very good indeed.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: maddog on November 26, 2014, 07:44:32 PM
Quote from: ziggy90 on November 26, 2014, 07:32:12 PM
Quote from: glens73 on November 26, 2014, 06:27:05 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on November 26, 2014, 05:44:30 PM
Downloaded Italian Mafioso drama Gomorrah & watched 12 episodes over 2/3 days. Superb stuff, withdrawal symptoms already. Hankering for Series 2.

Have you watched Romanzo Criminale? (a gang in the 70s/80s in Rome). I thought it was very good.

Romanzo Criminale is very good indeed.


Both shows were excellent, thought Gomorrah shaded it. Ciro was some baby.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on November 26, 2014, 07:49:20 PM
I'll give it a go, only see Series 2 on Sky Boxsets tho?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggy90 on November 27, 2014, 06:36:26 AM
Quote from: bennydorano on November 26, 2014, 07:49:20 PM
I'll give it a go, only see Series 2 on Sky Boxsets tho?

You need to see series one first, don't know where you'll get it from though.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tiempo on November 28, 2014, 06:29:31 PM
Really enjoying Homeland, up to S4 E9 so far
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggy90 on November 29, 2014, 11:09:24 AM
Quote from: Main Street on November 23, 2014, 08:48:07 PM
I come here for ideas on what to watch while I'm waiting for the next Spiral series.

Has anyone watched Braquo?
http://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2012/jun/14/your-next-box-set-braquo (http://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2012/jun/14/your-next-box-set-braquo)

Yep, I've watched Braquo, very good. When does the next series of Spiral start?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggy90 on November 29, 2014, 11:22:45 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on November 12, 2014, 08:23:02 AM
Peaky Blinders is pretty good without being outstanding.
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The last episode of Peaky Blinders is as good a piece of tv as you are likely to see.

Pro- Treaty IRA
Anti- Treaty IRA
UVF
Field marshalls
Epsom derby
Assassination
Murder
Marriage
Pregnancy
Double cross
Winston Churchill
Shallow grave
Illegal gambling
Guns
Jews
Italians
Irish
Gypsies
Best of all: Small Heath Rifles

It dun arf pack it in, dun it?

Cillian Murphy and Tom Hardy are brilliant in it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on November 29, 2014, 03:43:31 PM
Quote from: ziggy90 on November 29, 2014, 11:09:24 AM
Quote from: Main Street on November 23, 2014, 08:48:07 PM
I come here for ideas on what to watch while I'm waiting for the next Spiral series.

Has anyone watched Braquo?
http://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2012/jun/14/your-next-box-set-braquo (http://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2012/jun/14/your-next-box-set-braquo)

Yep, I've watched Braquo, very good. When does the next series of Spiral start?
I don't know Ziggy, Spiral 5 is supposed be already filmed and EP 1 premiered on French tv  in mid October, though I can't find any confirmation of that.
If it is so (according to schedule) then BBC4 will have it around feb 2015.

On 'Missing', I thought there was only 4 episodes in all,  I was going to watch the last half of episode 4 again to see what I missed, I had dozed off a few times.
It needs a good second half.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on November 30, 2014, 12:43:17 PM
Quote from: ziggy90 on November 29, 2014, 11:09:24 AM
Quote from: Main Street on November 23, 2014, 08:48:07 PM

Has anyone watched Braquo?
http://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2012/jun/14/your-next-box-set-braquo (http://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2012/jun/14/your-next-box-set-braquo)

Yep, I've watched Braquo, very good......
I watched ep1 last night and it was very good. It's hard not to compare the storyline/genre to Vic and the The Shield.
But on first impression, the Paris wild bunch tick all the boxes.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Maroon Manc on December 02, 2014, 12:33:44 PM
Is Lilyhammer any good? Just finished justified on Netflix so looking for something else to watch.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: charlieTully on December 04, 2014, 10:32:43 PM
This season of homeland is brilliant. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Norf Tyrone on December 04, 2014, 10:36:27 PM
Quote from: charlieTully on December 04, 2014, 10:32:43 PM
This season of homeland is brilliant.

Its absolutely outstanding.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on December 04, 2014, 10:37:42 PM
The Fall is just balls now.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Newbridge Exile on December 04, 2014, 11:56:12 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on December 04, 2014, 10:37:42 PM
The Fall is just balls now.
Couldn't agree more
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: BenDover on December 05, 2014, 08:00:40 AM
Have to say I actually laughed out loud at the man falling through the ceiling last night, ffs really like? This weeks episode of The Missing hasn't gone any further to resolving the mystery, a lot of loose ends to tie up in 2 episodes.

No Homeland this week wtf!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: BenDover on December 05, 2014, 08:03:25 AM
any way to use a chromecast with XBMC/Kodi lads?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on December 05, 2014, 02:32:19 PM
Anybody watching Bablyon?? It's very good.

Also looking forward to the Black Mirror Christmas Special. Serious cast and the last episodes have been excellent!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JoG2 on December 05, 2014, 02:34:21 PM
I'm enjoying The Missing, slow going at times but definitely worth the watch. I heard Nesbitt is to star in a film / TV series about those looney bins Hazel Stewart and the dentist chap

The last few episodes of the Fall have been poor. Some of the scenes are farcical.

Finished Hell on Wheels...great show.

Have watched a couple of episodes of Stalker...daycent show

Gonna try and squeeze in about 20 episodes of Only Fools And Horses over the christmas break
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on December 05, 2014, 04:02:08 PM
The Fall is balls now and The Missing should have been a 3/4 parter.  The wife in The Missing is hot though.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on December 05, 2014, 04:52:17 PM
The acting in The Fall is atrocious. Ain't the biggest fan of Jimmy Nesbitt but I'm well into missing. Speaking of France if you havent watched the original French version of The Returned then You missed a treat although probably already discussed before.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lenny on December 05, 2014, 07:11:15 PM
Quote from: Jeepers Creepers on December 05, 2014, 04:52:17 PM
The acting in The Fall is atrocious. Ain't the biggest fan of Jimmy Nesbitt but I'm well into missing. Speaking of France if you havent watched the original French version of The Returned then You missed a treat although probably already discussed before.

The missing is superb. Gripping stuff. Not as keen on the fall but it is getting rave reviews in the British broadsheets. Also think homeland has become a bit ridiculous this series.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: charlieTully on December 05, 2014, 09:33:40 PM
Quote from: lenny on December 05, 2014, 07:11:15 PM
Quote from: Jeepers Creepers on December 05, 2014, 04:52:17 PM
The acting in The Fall is atrocious. Ain't the biggest fan of Jimmy Nesbitt but I'm well into missing. Speaking of France if you havent watched the original French version of The Returned then You missed a treat although probably already discussed before.

The missing is superb. Gripping stuff. Not as keen on the fall but it is getting rave reviews in the British broadsheets. Also think homeland has become a bit ridiculous this series.

have to disagree strongly there, each to his own of course but i think its moved up a few levels this season, id put it right up there. go as far to say its the best show on telly at the min.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on December 06, 2014, 01:43:55 PM
Quote from: charlieTully on December 05, 2014, 09:33:40 PM
Quote from: lenny on December 05, 2014, 07:11:15 PM
Quote from: Jeepers Creepers on December 05, 2014, 04:52:17 PM
The acting in The Fall is atrocious. Ain't the biggest fan of Jimmy Nesbitt but I'm well into missing. Speaking of France if you havent watched the original French version of The Returned then You missed a treat although probably already discussed before.

The missing is superb. Gripping stuff. Not as keen on the fall but it is getting rave reviews in the British broadsheets. Also think homeland has become a bit ridiculous this series.

have to disagree strongly there, each to his own of course but i think its moved up a few levels this season, id put it right up there. go as far to say its the best show on telly at the min.

Yeah they've really upped their game this series Homeland has been superb!!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: clarshack on December 06, 2014, 09:43:01 PM
The missing is a great show and I usually can't stand James Nesbitt!. Apparently its been renewed for another season meaning season 1 will likely end on a cliffhanger.

I've missed the last 2 episodes of the fall but reading here not so sure I should bother with it anymore.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Under Lights on December 08, 2014, 01:58:16 PM
Homeland on C4 last night. Superb Warner.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Megaman on December 08, 2014, 02:13:13 PM
Yep, finding Homelands great viewing at the minute.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JoG2 on December 08, 2014, 02:22:18 PM
Have watched a couple of episodes of Stalker...pretty good.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on December 08, 2014, 03:01:26 PM
Just after polishing off season 4 (minus final episode) of Breaking Bad at the weekend.  Looking forward to season 5 bitch.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on December 08, 2014, 03:43:19 PM
Quote from: JoG2 on December 08, 2014, 02:22:18 PM
Have watched a couple of episodes of Stalker...pretty good.
yeah, have watched the 3 or 4 episodes so far. Not bad
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: TabClear on December 08, 2014, 04:03:17 PM
Anyone watching Scorpion on itv2?

About a team of geniuses working for the CIA apparently inspired by the life of Walter O'Brien? Pretty far fetched but easy viewing. Fitch from the American Pie series is one of the main character.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: muppet on December 08, 2014, 04:06:10 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on December 08, 2014, 03:01:26 PM
Just after polishing off season 4 (minus final episode) of Breaking Bad at the weekend.  Looking forward to season 5 bitch.

I am jealous.

That final episode is class, as os most of season 5.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on December 08, 2014, 04:15:38 PM
Quote from: muppet on December 08, 2014, 04:06:10 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on December 08, 2014, 03:01:26 PM
Just after polishing off season 4 (minus final episode) of Breaking Bad at the weekend.  Looking forward to season 5 bitch.

I am jealous.

That final episode is class, as os most of season 5.

I remember struggling for motivation through season 1, the whole NM setting didn't appeal to me either.  I just want to get through it as soon as I can as it takes up too much time, but now at this stage I wish I could be in that world forever and don't want it to end.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: CD on December 08, 2014, 07:58:30 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on December 08, 2014, 04:15:38 PM
Quote from: muppet on December 08, 2014, 04:06:10 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on December 08, 2014, 03:01:26 PM
Just after polishing off season 4 (minus final episode) of Breaking Bad at the weekend.  Looking forward to season 5 bitch.

I am jealous.

That final episode is class, as os most of season 5.
I just watched the first two episodes a few weeks ago and found it hard enough going. The last episode there was an hour of two fellas ringing each other asking if they'd killed some Mexican fella. A bit boring to be honest. Is it worth going on with? Don't see the fuss so far.

I remember struggling for motivation through season 1, the whole NM setting didn't appeal to me either.  I just want to get through it as soon as I can as it takes up too much time, but now at this stage I wish I could be in that world forever and don't want it to end.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: muppet on December 08, 2014, 08:24:50 PM
Quote from: CD on December 08, 2014, 07:58:30 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on December 08, 2014, 04:15:38 PM
Quote from: muppet on December 08, 2014, 04:06:10 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on December 08, 2014, 03:01:26 PM
Just after polishing off season 4 (minus final episode) of Breaking Bad at the weekend.  Looking forward to season 5 bitch.

I am jealous.

That final episode is class, as os most of season 5.
I just watched the first two episodes a few weeks ago and found it hard enough going. The last episode there was an hour of two fellas ringing each other asking if they'd killed some Mexican fella. A bit boring to be honest. Is it worth going on with? Don't see the fuss so far.

I remember struggling for motivation through season 1, the whole NM setting didn't appeal to me either.  I just want to get through it as soon as I can as it takes up too much time, but now at this stage I wish I could be in that world forever and don't want it to end.

First two episodes of Season 1? Keep going, well worth it.

If you meant the first 2 episodes of Season 4, and you are not into it at this stage, probably not gonna happen for you.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on December 09, 2014, 08:03:40 AM
Quote from: muppet on December 08, 2014, 08:24:50 PM
Quote from: CD on December 08, 2014, 07:58:30 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on December 08, 2014, 04:15:38 PM
Quote from: muppet on December 08, 2014, 04:06:10 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on December 08, 2014, 03:01:26 PM
Just after polishing off season 4 (minus final episode) of Breaking Bad at the weekend.  Looking forward to season 5 bitch.

I am jealous.

That final episode is class, as os most of season 5.
I just watched the first two episodes a few weeks ago and found it hard enough going. The last episode there was an hour of two fellas ringing each other asking if they'd killed some Mexican fella. A bit boring to be honest. Is it worth going on with? Don't see the fuss so far.

I remember struggling for motivation through season 1, the whole NM setting didn't appeal to me either.  I just want to get through it as soon as I can as it takes up too much time, but now at this stage I wish I could be in that world forever and don't want it to end.

First two episodes of Season 1? Keep going, well worth it.

If you meant the first 2 episodes of Season 4, and you are not into it at this stage, probably not gonna happen for you.

I went into watching it knowing that season 1 was meant to be pretty poor and to be honest it was.  But I was placing faith on it simply being a foundation setter and in hindsight it was and season 2 on is amazing.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on December 09, 2014, 03:27:19 PM
Quote from: CD on December 08, 2014, 07:58:30 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on December 08, 2014, 04:15:38 PM
Quote from: muppet on December 08, 2014, 04:06:10 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on December 08, 2014, 03:01:26 PM
Just after polishing off season 4 (minus final episode) of Breaking Bad at the weekend.  Looking forward to season 5 bitch.

I am jealous.

That final episode is class, as os most of season 5.
I just watched the first two episodes a few weeks ago and found it hard enough going. The last episode there was an hour of two fellas ringing each other asking if they'd killed some Mexican fella. A bit boring to be honest. Is it worth going on with? Don't see the fuss so far.

I remember struggling for motivation through season 1, the whole NM setting didn't appeal to me either.  I just want to get through it as soon as I can as it takes up too much time, but now at this stage I wish I could be in that world forever and don't want it to end.

Its all crap don't bother with it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tyrone girl on December 09, 2014, 03:48:06 PM
I have given up round the start of season 3. Its ok but nothing to write home about in my opinion.
I think my expectations were too high with everyone telling me it was best show ever on tv.

Give me wentworth any day.

Also watching that one of James Nesbitts at the minute on BBC1 The Missing. Great show imo.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ballinaman on December 09, 2014, 03:51:19 PM
What I would recommend is telling people you think Breaking Bad is shite (even though you might not think that) to people you know love it.....sit back and enjoy the anger levels.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tyrone girl on December 09, 2014, 03:53:25 PM
Anyone i said it to looks at me like im crazy!!!!

Anyone else watching The Missing?? Whos your money on?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: muppet on December 09, 2014, 03:56:51 PM
Quote from: tyrone girl on December 09, 2014, 03:53:25 PM
Anyone i said it to looks at me like im crazy!!!!

Anyone else watching The Missing?? Whos your money on?

Walter White.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lenny on December 09, 2014, 05:55:29 PM
Quote from: tyrone girl on December 09, 2014, 03:48:06 PM
I have given up round the start of season 3. Its ok but nothing to write home about in my opinion.
I think my expectations were too high with everyone telling me it was best show ever on tv.

Give me wentworth any day.

Also watching that one of James Nesbitts at the minute on BBC1 The Missing. Great show imo.

Agree about the missing. Fantastic show so far. Really looking forward to tonight's show. i was about to give up on breaking bad after season 2 also but have persevered and have just finished season 3 which I enjoyed. Having said that I don't think it's the great show everyone makes it out to be. Not a patch on The Wire which is the benchmark for me.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on December 09, 2014, 06:23:14 PM
Quote from: lenny on December 09, 2014, 05:55:29 PM
Quote from: tyrone girl on December 09, 2014, 03:48:06 PM
I have given up round the start of season 3. Its ok but nothing to write home about in my opinion.
I think my expectations were too high with everyone telling me it was best show ever on tv.

Give me wentworth any day.

Also watching that one of James Nesbitts at the minute on BBC1 The Missing. Great show imo.

Agree about the missing. Fantastic show so far. Really looking forward to tonight's show. i was about to give up on breaking bad after season 2 also but have persevered and have just finished season 3 which I enjoyed. Having said that I don't think it's the great show everyone makes it out to be. Not a patch on The Wire which is the benchmark for me.

Nah it keeps improving year on year with seasons 5 & 6 probably the finest seasons of TV ever made. I watched the first 2 seasons and left it as I thought it wasn't anything special. I'm glad I went back to it though as it ended up being superb.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tyrone girl on December 09, 2014, 08:45:21 PM
May give it another go over xmas hols as I have recorded them all from tg4!

Reckon in the missing that alls gonna lead back to hotel owners hubby and the mayor! Something not right about mark either!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on December 09, 2014, 09:15:30 PM
Quote from: tyrone girl on December 09, 2014, 08:45:21 PM
May give it another go over xmas hols as I have recorded them all from tg4!

Reckon in the missing that alls gonna lead back to hotel owners hubby and the mayor! Something not right about mark either!

Seems to be the general consensus from most but the mayor seems abit obvious and the show 'seems' slightly cleverer than that. A second series has been commissioned although the director has said he thinks the series has a proper ending and not a cliffhanger !?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: andoireabu on December 09, 2014, 09:18:35 PM
Anybody watch Luther? Idris Elba is good in it and Ruth Wilson plays a very good physco.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tyrone girl on December 09, 2014, 09:37:10 PM
His brother the hotel owner is dodgy I think! Dying to see how it pans out.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on December 09, 2014, 11:59:52 PM
Homeland class this series.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on December 10, 2014, 08:08:09 AM
It seems too obvious to be the hotel owners hubby, I said from last week that theres just something not right with your man Flemyng's character.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tyrone girl on December 10, 2014, 10:36:02 AM
I did think there was something not quite right about Mark though he slightly redeemed himself last night.

What about Sylvie? Thats the sobriety coin and it wasnt Alain who kept them it was her!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on December 10, 2014, 11:49:24 AM
Quote from: tyrone girl on December 10, 2014, 10:36:02 AM
I did think there was something not quite right about Mark though he slightly redeemed himself last night.

What about Sylvie? Thats the sobriety coin and it wasnt Alain who kept them it was her!

Good point - never thought of it like that.  Just think it is too straight forward for it to be one of them.  There has to be linkage with some other party.  Or could Nesbitt be aware of someone else who would have a coin i.e. is sober that hasn't been explicitly mentioned.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on December 11, 2014, 09:17:19 PM
Quote from: Main Street on November 30, 2014, 12:43:17 PM
Quote from: ziggy90 on November 29, 2014, 11:09:24 AM
Quote from: Main Street on November 23, 2014, 08:48:07 PM

Has anyone watched Braquo?
http://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2012/jun/14/your-next-box-set-braquo (http://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2012/jun/14/your-next-box-set-braquo)

Yep, I've watched Braquo, very good......
I watched ep1 last night and it was very good. It's hard not to compare the storyline/genre to Vic and the The Shield.
But on first impression, the Paris wild bunch tick all the boxes.
Following on with Braquo, it loses its way with me after episode 6  S1.
Season 2 doesn't pick up at all. just gets progressively overdosed with typecast baddies and the anti-hero goodies.
The Shield is not seriously threatened by this drama at all.

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: CD on December 11, 2014, 10:10:28 PM
In fairness to The Fall, that was a very good episode tonight. He's a creepy flecker! Not much dialogue again!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on December 11, 2014, 10:50:23 PM
Quote from: CD on December 11, 2014, 10:10:28 PM
In fairness to The Fall, that was a very good episode tonight. He's a creepy flecker! Not much dialogue again!

Aye was alright but I've never seen a black police officer before in Belfast nor do Belfast people speak so slow!!!!!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on December 12, 2014, 08:33:07 AM
Actors required for TV show The Fall, no experience required so there isn't! Why's May McFetriidge not in it?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on December 12, 2014, 10:49:49 AM
The Loyalist fella with the abused wife is the worst actor I have seen, cringe sometimes when I see actors trying to really stress the NI accent on TV.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JoG2 on December 12, 2014, 11:11:00 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on December 12, 2014, 10:49:49 AM
The Loyalist fella with the abused wife is the worst actor I have seen, cringe sometimes when I see actors trying to really stress the NI accent on TV.

and the fact he looks like a big fenian doesnt help!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: trileacman on December 18, 2014, 01:30:13 AM
Lads started breaking bad, up to start of series 3 now. f**k it's disappointing though, like it's just f**king really poor at times. I don't give a f**k about your whiny wife, her bitch sister or your man's relationship with his addict women expect when she's half naked. Just cook meth, talk to Saul and f**k up drug deals, that's all I want to see. Watching him install a new f**king boiler or strip wood worm, sure I could f**king do that myself. I'm fed up with it beyond belief, only the rave reviews have kept me going so far and even if these last few seasons blow it out of the water there's no way I could deny that these 2 seasons are distinctly below average. It's all been downhill since they melted yer man. Also the season 2 finale, what the f**king fcuk? After all that show-starting shite about the pink teddy and that's your explanation at the end of it? Joke.

Add in the fact that Whitman is a complete f**king bell-end and I watch the show praying that he dies in the following scene but dismayed by the knowledge that there's another 40 f**king episodes before that happens I just don't know what to do. I mean Lost was a hugely, hugely flawed and frustrating at times piece of TV at times but by f**k it was on average twice as enthralling as this.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lenny on December 18, 2014, 07:30:57 AM
Quote from: trileacman on December 18, 2014, 01:30:13 AM
Lads started breaking bad, up to start of series 3 now. f**k it's disappointing though, like it's just f**king really poor at times. I don't give a f**k about your whiny wife, her bitch sister or your man's relationship with his addict women expect when she's half naked. Just cook meth, talk to Saul and f**k up drug deals, that's all I want to see. Watching him install a new f**king boiler or strip wood worm, sure I could f**king do that myself. I'm fed up with it beyond belief, only the rave reviews have kept me going so far and even if these last few seasons blow it out of the water there's no way I could deny that these 2 seasons are distinctly below average. It's all been downhill since they melted yer man. Also the season 2 finale, what the f**king fcuk? After all that show-starting shite about the pink teddy and that's your explanation at the end of it? Joke.

Add in the fact that Whitman is a complete f**king bell-end and I watch the show praying that he dies in the following scene but dismayed by the knowledge that there's another 40 f**king episodes before that happens I just don't know what to do. I mean Lost was a hugely, hugely flawed and frustrating at times piece of TV at times but by f**k it was on average twice as enthralling as this.

+1, that's where I'm at also. Just about to start season 4 which I've been assured is where it really starts to get good. I'm not convinced but I'll probably persist for a while longer.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on December 18, 2014, 08:55:55 AM
Only finished Breaking Bad at the weekend and I suppose I had it set up to be something out of this world, maybe I had set my expectation level too high.  But I do think it was brilliant and season 2's ending was not how I thought it would be either, for some reason I had imagined an attack at WWs house and could never have predicted the plane crash.  Season 2 to 5 were very good but theere were times when I felt it was dragged out a bit.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: muppet on December 18, 2014, 09:04:07 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on December 18, 2014, 08:55:55 AM
Only finished Breaking Bad at the weekend and I suppose I had it set up to be something out of this world, maybe I had set my expectation level too high.  But I do think it was brilliant and season 2's ending was not how I thought it would be either, for some reason I had imagined an attack at WWs house and could never have predicted the plane crash.  Season 2 to 5 were very good but theere were times when I felt it was dragged out a bit.

Most series can get bogged down for a while developing some of the other characters. Breaking Bad's fringe characters were sometimes on the annoying side. But the genre these days seems to be of the anti-hero. Not just flawed but often despicable, e.g. WW, Frank Underwood (House of Cards).

Still watching The Killing at the moment and even though we are really enjoying it, there have been entire episodes on fringe characters that just wasted time. Have to say I enjoy the character Holder.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Canalman on December 18, 2014, 09:16:10 AM
Enjoyed BB although I don't think its ott praise was merited. Still very good though.

Female characters in it (bar one )very annoying but think that was done deliberately.

One minor gripe I have about it is that most of the really interesting characters were not around at the end. Think one or two villians killed off a little too early imo.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ballinaman on December 18, 2014, 09:25:00 AM
Turning into the TV whinge related thread...how about having a good chat with a family member, read a book or do a bit of exercise instead of having to sit through hours of 1st world torture...

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: muppet on December 18, 2014, 10:10:52 AM
Quote from: ballinaman on December 18, 2014, 09:25:00 AM
Turning into the TV whinge related thread...how about having a good chat with a family member, read a book or do a bit of exercise instead of having to sit through hours of 1st world torture...

We do 5-6 only hours a week of TV.

If I could get off the internet it would be far better!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JoG2 on December 18, 2014, 10:44:15 AM
Quote from: ballinaman on December 18, 2014, 09:25:00 AM
Turning into the TV whinge related thread...how about having a good chat with a family member, read a book or do a bit of exercise instead of having to sit through hours of 1st world torture...

you're 100% right there b-man. I'm in the middle a few shows and have spent way to long watching shows this year. Gonna really limit my viewing time from Jan onwards.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tyrone girl on December 18, 2014, 11:15:26 AM
Thought i was the only one didnt get breaking bad. Im deleting the rest of them of my planner to feck. Wasting space and i know i probably wont ever watch the rest.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on December 18, 2014, 11:48:05 AM
Quote from: muppet on December 18, 2014, 10:10:52 AM
Quote from: ballinaman on December 18, 2014, 09:25:00 AM
Turning into the TV whinge related thread...how about having a good chat with a family member, read a book or do a bit of exercise instead of having to sit through hours of 1st world torture...

We do 5-6 only hours a week of TV.

If I could get off the internet it would be far better!
You'd be a sub 20min 5k runner by now if it wasn't for Breaking Bad.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Canalman on December 18, 2014, 11:49:37 AM
Watched far too much telly growing up, still do and fully intend to do so in the future.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Orior on December 18, 2014, 12:56:08 PM
I watched a bit of the Keith Lemon film last night.

Nothing new, and peddling the same old joke. Why do people find this bollix funny?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: muppet on December 18, 2014, 01:43:16 PM
Quote from: laoislad on December 18, 2014, 11:48:05 AM
Quote from: muppet on December 18, 2014, 10:10:52 AM
Quote from: ballinaman on December 18, 2014, 09:25:00 AM
Turning into the TV whinge related thread...how about having a good chat with a family member, read a book or do a bit of exercise instead of having to sit through hours of 1st world torture...

We do 5-6 only hours a week of TV.

If I could get off the internet it would be far better!
You'd be a sub 20min 5k runner by now if it wasn't for Breaking Bad.

Yes, the bottle of red that went with every night watching it didn't help.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: trileacman on December 18, 2014, 05:57:47 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on December 18, 2014, 09:25:00 AM
Turning into the TV whinge related thread...how about having a good chat with a family member, read a book or do a bit of exercise instead of having to sit through hours of 1st world torture...

I'd watch Emerdale to avoid the 3 things you mentioned there.

Honest to God.                           Emerdale.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ballinaman on December 18, 2014, 06:11:52 PM
Quote from: trileacman on December 18, 2014, 05:57:47 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on December 18, 2014, 09:25:00 AM
Turning into the TV whinge related thread...how about having a good chat with a family member, read a book or do a bit of exercise instead of having to sit through hours of 1st world torture...

I'd watch Emerdale to avoid the 3 things you mentioned there.

Honest to God.                           Emerdale.
;D
Fair enough so...each to their own!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: charlieTully on December 20, 2014, 08:37:48 PM
Marco polo on Netflix. Five episodes in. Really enjoying it.very good imo.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Windmill abu on December 20, 2014, 11:46:23 PM
Marco
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: muppet on December 21, 2014, 01:12:05 AM
Quote from: Windmill abu on December 20, 2014, 11:46:23 PM
Marco

Quixote
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on December 26, 2014, 05:54:24 PM
Quote from: muppet on December 18, 2014, 09:04:07 AM


Still watching The Killing at the moment and even though we are really enjoying it, there have been entire episodes on fringe characters that just wasted time. Have to say I enjoy the character Holder.
It's in the nature of that drama for the plot to take you around various characters and leads which end up going into different (or the same) cul de sacs, but the rhythm of the investigation doesn't lose a beat.
How do you think the US version compares with the original  Danish production? 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on December 26, 2014, 06:01:29 PM
Tonight 9pm BBC4 are premiering the first series of the original Wallander tv series with the 'real' Wallander, Rolf Lassgard in the lead role.
I have watched  it a few years ago, but the download was a very grainy copy, encoded from a faded vhs tape.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on December 27, 2014, 07:18:49 PM
What is the best, easiest site for downloading movies or for streaming them to the TV via the computer?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Minder on December 27, 2014, 07:32:04 PM
Quote from: Main Street on December 26, 2014, 06:01:29 PM
Tonight 9pm BBC4 are premiering the first series of the original Wallander tv series with the 'real' Wallander, Rolf Lassgard in the lead role.
I have watched  it a few years ago, but the download was a very grainy copy, encoded from a faded vhs tape.

Picture quality was pretty poor I thought last night
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Abble on December 27, 2014, 09:01:13 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on December 27, 2014, 07:18:49 PM
What is the best, easiest site for downloading movies or for streaming them to the TV via the computer?

try tvaddons.ag
i have this installed on my laptop and it has 1channel, icefilms, genesis, etc.....for any movie and tv show i want basically
i then hook up the laptop to the tv

(watching the darts on sky here at the minute and during the ad break they're advertising free boxset deal of first 2 episodes for some good shows, they're having some laugh! everything on tvaddons you want)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggysego on December 28, 2014, 02:34:52 AM
Quote from: Orior on December 18, 2014, 12:56:08 PM
I watched a bit of the Keith Lemon film last night.

Nothing new, and peddling the same old joke. Why do people find this bollix funny?

Don't ask me, never found Keith Lemon funny.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on December 29, 2014, 11:14:01 PM
Quote from: Minder on December 27, 2014, 07:32:04 PM
Quote from: Main Street on December 26, 2014, 06:01:29 PM
Tonight 9pm BBC4 are premiering the first series of the original Wallander tv series with the 'real' Wallander, Rolf Lassgard in the lead role.
I have watched  it a few years ago, but the download was a very grainy copy, encoded from a faded vhs tape.

Picture quality was pretty poor I thought last night
It was and no better on the HD channel. The original quality must have been dubious, filmed using vhs tapes. It's a pity because Rolf gives a masterclass Wallander performance amidst the fog of grainy vhs, mullets and volvo 240 estates.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on January 03, 2015, 12:06:09 AM
Put last day off work to good use and downloaded & watched Broadchurch. First class show, don't  know how i missed it first time round, superb. Timed well too with the second series starting on monday.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 03, 2015, 09:41:39 AM
Quote from: bennydorano on January 03, 2015, 12:06:09 AM
Put last day off work to good use and downloaded & watched Broadchurch. First class show, don't  know how i missed it first time round, superb. Timed well too with the second series starting on monday.
Same. Last 2 episodes tonight. The missus wanted to see it and was panicking to get it done before the new series started.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: pullhard on January 03, 2015, 11:41:59 AM
Is there a decent website for streaming tv shows and movies from ?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Square Ball on January 03, 2015, 03:12:02 PM
Pullhard, I use Movie Box, loads of recent movies and any amount of TV shows, show box is the same I think
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: CitySlicker11 on January 03, 2015, 03:32:39 PM
Do you have any links to those streaming websites? There seems to be so many when I search for them.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Square Ball on January 03, 2015, 04:01:49 PM
Quote from: CitySlicker11 on January 03, 2015, 03:32:39 PM
Do you have any links to those streaming websites? There seems to be so many when I search for them.
What are you putting it on? I used this one for the iPad and iPhone [url]http://installmoviebox.com[url]
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JoG2 on January 03, 2015, 05:18:32 PM
Quote from: pullhard on January 03, 2015, 11:41:59 AM
Is there a decent website for streaming tv shows and movies from ?

Couchtuner.eu for tv shows (minimum pop ups)

Stream movies and boxsets through the phone using showbox. Can either connect phone to the tv using a mhl to hdmi cable or download via showbox and copy onto laptop and connect it into the tv using a hdmi cable. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on January 03, 2015, 05:21:53 PM
Quote from: JoG2 on January 03, 2015, 05:18:32 PM
Quote from: pullhard on January 03, 2015, 11:41:59 AM
Is there a decent website for streaming tv shows and movies from ?

Couchtuner.eu for tv shows (minimum pop ups)

Stream movies and boxsets through the phone using showbox. Can either connect phone to the tv using a mhl to hdmi cable or download via showbox and copy onto laptop and connect it into the tv using a hdmi cable.
Or just buy an ezcast  http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/Measy-Miracast-AirPlay-Dongle-A2W-EZCast-for-Smartphone-PC-Mac-Projection-on-TV-/261355869570 and stream it direct from phone to TV with no wires.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: muppet on January 03, 2015, 07:00:07 PM
Finished The Killing. Both of us enjoyed it and have to say I really liked the character Holder.

Now what will we watch?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 03, 2015, 07:05:29 PM
Quote from: muppet on January 03, 2015, 07:00:07 PM
Finished The Killing. Both of us enjoyed it and have to say I really liked the character Holder.

Now what will we watch?
Halfway thru. Holder is a great character.

Finished Broadchurch S1 earlier today in time for S2 on Monday. House of Cards next month.

Geordie Shore has also finished  :'(
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lenny on January 04, 2015, 10:09:10 AM
Quote from: bennydorano on January 03, 2015, 12:06:09 AM
Put last day off work to good use and downloaded & watched Broadchurch. First class show, don't  know how i missed it first time round, superb. Timed well too with the second series starting on monday.

Agreed, first series of broadchurch was great, looking forward to series 2. Just finished watching true detective and thought it was really top notch. Also still perservering with breaking bad but finding it tough going. What I dislike about it is that there are no charcters to root for, all of them are equally loathsome. Comparing it to other top shows like true detective there you have charcters who are flawed in many ways but also very likeable and you find yourself rooting for them. Unfortunately none of the main characters in breaking bad have that likeability factor and that makes the show very hard going.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: pullhard on January 04, 2015, 10:17:42 AM
Quote from: laoislad on January 03, 2015, 05:21:53 PM
Quote from: JoG2 on January 03, 2015, 05:18:32 PM
Quote from: pullhard on January 03, 2015, 11:41:59 AM
Is there a decent website for streaming tv shows and movies from ?

Couchtuner.eu for tv shows (minimum pop ups)

Stream movies and boxsets through the phone using showbox. Can either connect phone to the tv using a mhl to hdmi cable or download via showbox and copy onto laptop and connect it into the tv using a hdmi cable.
Or just buy an ezcast  http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/Measy-Miracast-AirPlay-Dongle-A2W-EZCast-for-Smartphone-PC-Mac-Projection-on-TV-/261355869570 and stream it direct from phone to TV with no wires.

Cheers LL, i have a more, erm, basic phone. So this may not work. can from that site on the laptop to the telly?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Newbridge Exile on January 04, 2015, 03:56:18 PM
Quote from: lenny on January 04, 2015, 10:09:10 AM
Quote from: bennydorano on January 03, 2015, 12:06:09 AM
Put last day off work to good use and downloaded & watched Broadchurch. First class show, don't  know how i missed it first time round, superb. Timed well too with the second series starting on monday.

Agreed, first series of broadchurch was great, looking forward to series 2. Just finished watching true detective and thought it was really top notch. Also still perservering with breaking bad but finding it tough going. What I dislike about it is that there are no charcters to root for, all of them are equally loathsome. Comparing it to other top shows like true detective there you have charcters who are flawed in many ways but also very likeable and you find yourself rooting for them. Unfortunately none of the main characters in breaking bad have that likeability factor and that makes the show very hard going.
Agree about breaking bad,  struggling big time to get throughit likeability (or lack of) any of the main characters being a major problem
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on January 05, 2015, 08:31:03 AM
I hated Jesse at the start but halfway through it I was started to take a shine to him.  Saw Broadchurch a few months ago and enjoyed it, not sure how likely it is though to have another murder in the same wee quiet town though so soon after the last one.

Just finished season 1 of Dexter and really enjoyed it. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Newbridge Exile on January 05, 2015, 10:53:45 AM
Just finished Dexter  series 4 have enjoyed them , great show
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Canalman on January 05, 2015, 11:04:09 AM
Agree, Dexter is a very watchable show. Some great villians in it played by great actors.

Saw Senna over the Christmas. Not a F1 fan at all but found it enjoyable if flawed.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: NAG1 on January 05, 2015, 12:16:38 PM
anyone watch the Nile programme on Channel 4 last night?

Very interesting, though it does make you wonder why these guys take such big risks with their own and other safety.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 05, 2015, 01:42:19 PM
Quote from: NAG1 on January 05, 2015, 12:16:38 PM
anyone watch the Nile programme on Channel 4 last night?

Very interesting, though it does make you wonder why these guys take such big risks with their own and other safety.
Have seen it advertised and have it taped. Is he filming it himself or a film crew in tow as they generally get forgotten about when the onscreen talent are doing something dangerous?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: NAG1 on January 05, 2015, 01:45:50 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on January 05, 2015, 01:42:19 PM
Quote from: NAG1 on January 05, 2015, 12:16:38 PM
anyone watch the Nile programme on Channel 4 last night?

Very interesting, though it does make you wonder why these guys take such big risks with their own and other safety.
Have seen it advertised and have it taped. Is he filming it himself or a film crew in tow as they generally get forgotten about when the onscreen talent are doing something dangerous?

No the film crew drop him off and pick him and his guide up at different parts along the way. He is filming on a go pro camera or something for the most of it.

Crazy first episode won't ruin it for you.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 05, 2015, 01:51:06 PM
Quote from: NAG1 on January 05, 2015, 01:45:50 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on January 05, 2015, 01:42:19 PM
Quote from: NAG1 on January 05, 2015, 12:16:38 PM
anyone watch the Nile programme on Channel 4 last night?

Very interesting, though it does make you wonder why these guys take such big risks with their own and other safety.
Have seen it advertised and have it taped. Is he filming it himself or a film crew in tow as they generally get forgotten about when the onscreen talent are doing something dangerous?

No the film crew drop him off and pick him and his guide up at different parts along the way. He is filming on a go pro camera or something for the most of it.

Crazy first episode won't ruin it for you.
I may watch it tonight before nrico comes in with a detailed account of the whole episode  :D
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: WT4E on January 06, 2015, 12:55:21 PM
I need some TV help.

Due to the fact I turned off the UPC box - the last episode of Homeland did not record on RTE.

I tried looking it up on RTE player but for some reason it doesn't appear. Anyone know where I could get the last episode online?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JoG2 on January 06, 2015, 01:33:56 PM
Quote from: WT4E on January 06, 2015, 12:55:21 PM
I need some TV help.

Due to the fact I turned off the UPC box - the last episode of Homeland did not record on RTE.

I tried looking it up on RTE player but for some reason it doesn't appear. Anyone know where I could get the last episode online?

Couchtuner.eu
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Denn Forever on January 06, 2015, 01:36:27 PM
Has anyone seen "Stalker" on Sky Living? Interesting so far and quite tense.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: WT4E on January 06, 2015, 01:43:45 PM
Quote from: JoG2 on January 06, 2015, 01:33:56 PM
Quote from: WT4E on January 06, 2015, 12:55:21 PM
I need some TV help.

Due to the fact I turned off the UPC box - the last episode of Homeland did not record on RTE.

I tried looking it up on RTE player but for some reason it doesn't appear. Anyone know where I could get the last episode online?

Couchtuner.eu

Thanks I'll try this tonight!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tyrone girl on January 06, 2015, 01:48:42 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on January 03, 2015, 12:06:09 AM
Put last day off work to good use and downloaded & watched Broadchurch. First class show, don't  know how i missed it first time round, superb. Timed well too with the second series starting on monday.

Want to watch it this week before i start watching the new one. Was gonna do buy the dvds in tescos this evening after work. Where can i download?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JoG2 on January 06, 2015, 01:54:51 PM
Quote from: tyrone girl on January 06, 2015, 01:48:42 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on January 03, 2015, 12:06:09 AM
Put last day off work to good use and downloaded & watched Broadchurch. First class show, don't  know how i missed it first time round, superb. Timed well too with the second series starting on monday.

Want to watch it this week before i start watching the new one. Was gonna do buy the dvds in tescos this evening after work. Where can i download?

the complete first season is on Showbox :-)

google showbox apk from your tablet. when installing it will say you need to allow installs from an unknow or 3rd party source. tick the box and continue with the install
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tyrone girl on January 06, 2015, 01:59:02 PM
Happy days im excited now lol. Showbox defo does no harm to my tablet though would it?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JoG2 on January 06, 2015, 02:18:43 PM
Quote from: tyrone girl on January 06, 2015, 01:59:02 PM
Happy days im excited now lol. Showbox defo does no harm to my tablet though would it?

dont think so. Ive been running in on the phone for a good while and no adverse effects. Each time you log in there will be a single pop up advertising some kinda android game, but simply click the wee 'x' and work way.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tyrone girl on January 06, 2015, 02:54:55 PM
Brilliant thanks so much :)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on January 06, 2015, 03:00:05 PM
Fantastic first episode of Broadchurch season 2 last night.
I was wondering how they would take the story on from the last series, but they surprised me with that first episode
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: WT4E on January 06, 2015, 04:42:12 PM
Sorry to go off course here a bit.

But does anyone know the best way of transmitting whats on my ipad to my Samsung tv?

Thanks
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggysego on January 06, 2015, 04:56:03 PM
Excellent first episode of the new Broadchurch. I was slightly worried it was going to suffer, because the first was so good and it was going to become another Midsummer Murders.

Need not have worried,  I was hooked again before the first commercial break. Looking forward to more of the same next week.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on January 07, 2015, 11:09:39 AM
Got Netflix over Christmas. . . worst idea ever!! Haven't been to bed before 2am since! Watching The Good Wife at the minute it's a great show.

Just wanted to check about Marco Polo. Heard a few reports that it's good. Has anyone seen it?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tyrone girl on January 07, 2015, 11:29:44 AM
f**k sake after watching first two broadchurch last night i was reading a magazinge and it says "after finding out xxxxxx was the killer in broadchurch .....  >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( is there any point me watching the rest now i know who done it?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggysego on January 07, 2015, 12:45:52 PM
Keep watching if you want to be able to follow the current series.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 07, 2015, 01:10:14 PM
Quote from: tyrone girl on January 07, 2015, 11:29:44 AM
f**k sake after watching first two broadchurch last night i was reading a magazinge and it says "after finding out xxxxxx was the killer in broadchurch .....  >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( is there any point me watching the rest now i know who done it?
:P That's why I made sure I finished the first series last week. I also noticed it in one of the Sunday tv mags which I thought was a bit of a crappy thing for them to do even if it was on 2 years ago.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: WT4E on January 07, 2015, 01:19:42 PM
Quote from: JoG2 on January 06, 2015, 01:33:56 PM
Quote from: WT4E on January 06, 2015, 12:55:21 PM
I need some TV help.

Due to the fact I turned off the UPC box - the last episode of Homeland did not record on RTE.

I tried looking it up on RTE player but for some reason it doesn't appear. Anyone know where I could get the last episode online?

Couchtuner.eu

Thanks for the suggestion - it didn't work as it didn't have the most recent homeland episode:

S04 E12

Anyone any other ideas?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 07, 2015, 01:22:05 PM
Quote from: WT4E on January 07, 2015, 01:19:42 PM
Quote from: JoG2 on January 06, 2015, 01:33:56 PM
Quote from: WT4E on January 06, 2015, 12:55:21 PM
I need some TV help.

Due to the fact I turned off the UPC box - the last episode of Homeland did not record on RTE.

I tried looking it up on RTE player but for some reason it doesn't appear. Anyone know where I could get the last episode online?

Couchtuner.eu

Thanks for the suggestion - it didn't work as it didn't have the most recent homeland episode:

S04 E12

Anyone any other ideas?
Download from kickass torrents or try Showbox (see other thread on that).
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JoG2 on January 07, 2015, 01:36:38 PM
Quote from: WT4E on January 07, 2015, 01:19:42 PM
Quote from: JoG2 on January 06, 2015, 01:33:56 PM
Quote from: WT4E on January 06, 2015, 12:55:21 PM
I need some TV help.

Due to the fact I turned off the UPC box - the last episode of Homeland did not record on RTE.

I tried looking it up on RTE player but for some reason it doesn't appear. Anyone know where I could get the last episode online?

Couchtuner.eu

Thanks for the suggestion - it didn't work as it didn't have the most recent homeland episode:

S04 E12

Anyone any other ideas?

Season 4 Episode 12 'Long Time Coming' is definately on couch tuner..just checked there. Click Homeland from the menu on the right hand side. Will be the top episode listed on the left
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: BenDover on January 07, 2015, 03:13:53 PM
it's also on Showbox as well
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lenny on January 07, 2015, 03:17:17 PM
Quote from: screenexile on January 07, 2015, 11:09:39 AM
Got Netflix over Christmas. . . worst idea ever!! Haven't been to bed before 2am since! Watching The Good Wife at the minute it's a great show.

Just wanted to check about Marco Polo. Heard a few reports that it's good. Has anyone seen it?

Agree about The Good Wife, great show. Watched a few series of it. Haven't seen Marco Polo. Netflix is good value though.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: WT4E on January 07, 2015, 03:29:36 PM
Quote from: JoG2 on January 07, 2015, 01:36:38 PM
Season 4 Episode 12 'Long Time Coming' is definately on couch tuner..just checked there. Click Homeland from the menu on the right hand side. Will be the top episode listed on the left

Sorry to be a pain but I saw all that but when I click into it and then I have to click something else and then a pop up appears and then when I try to play it it asks me to sign up to something. I'm wary of signing up for things so just left it. Where am I going wrong.

Your help is much appreciated as I am desperate to see the final episode!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: LeoMc on January 07, 2015, 03:41:56 PM
Quote from: WT4E on January 07, 2015, 03:29:36 PM
Quote from: JoG2 on January 07, 2015, 01:36:38 PM
Season 4 Episode 12 'Long Time Coming' is definately on couch tuner..just checked there. Click Homeland from the menu on the right hand side. Will be the top episode listed on the left

Sorry to be a pain but I saw all that but when I click into it and then I have to click something else and then a pop up appears and then when I try to play it it asks me to sign up to something. I'm wary of signing up for things so just left it. Where am I going wrong.

Your help is much appreciated as I am desperate to see the final episode!

SPOILER ALERT - It was dung compared to the previous 5 or 6.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JoG2 on January 07, 2015, 03:45:42 PM
Quote from: WT4E on January 07, 2015, 03:29:36 PM
Quote from: JoG2 on January 07, 2015, 01:36:38 PM
Season 4 Episode 12 'Long Time Coming' is definately on couch tuner..just checked there. Click Homeland from the menu on the right hand side. Will be the top episode listed on the left

Sorry to be a pain but I saw all that but when I click into it and then I have to click something else and then a pop up appears and then when I try to play it it asks me to sign up to something. I'm wary of signing up for things so just left it. Where am I going wrong.

Your help is much appreciated as I am desperate to see the final episode!

ah jeez. Usually fairly good that site. Showbox on your phone / tablet (thats where i watched it sir)  or maybe try 1channel.ch if its still on the go (stopped using due to the crazy mount of pop ups)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggy90 on January 08, 2015, 07:35:38 PM
A heads up for "Spiral" fans, new series starts Saturday 9pm BBC4.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Minder on January 08, 2015, 08:17:29 PM
Quote from: ziggy90 on January 08, 2015, 07:35:38 PM
A heads up for "Spiral" fans, new series starts Saturday 9pm BBC4.

Good man, I thought it was coming back on again.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Don Johnson on January 10, 2015, 10:41:18 AM
To whoever asked, I have been watching Stalker. Thought it started off well but has gotten a bit ridiculous lately. They always seem to get there in the nick of time to save the day. I want someone to die or something. Just going to stick it out to the end of the current series for a bit of closure then forget all about it!

Broadchurch was brilliant, can't wait to see how it pans out.

This new Fortitude show coming to Sky at the end of the month looks good from the trailers.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on January 11, 2015, 11:47:21 PM
I just missed Ziggy's heads-up  in time  to catch the  Spiral 5 bbc4 premiere. but the 1st episode was up on kickass, an hour or so later.
Series 5 has gone a few shades darker than its regular standard film noir, the dress code has hit salvation army standards and morals in the opposite direction, you're almost rooting for the lucious but deadly ice maiden, Josephine, as he she plots her return.
The standard throughout  every episode, in ever series  so far (into series 5) , has been consistently riveting. Vive le Spiral.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on January 12, 2015, 02:51:23 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on November 26, 2014, 05:44:30 PM
Downloaded Italian Mafioso drama Gomorrah & watched 12 episodes over 2/3 days. Superb stuff, withdrawal symptoms already. Hankering for Series 2.

Watched this myself over the weekend - what a show
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggy90 on January 12, 2015, 09:09:10 PM
Quote from: Main Street on January 11, 2015, 11:47:21 PM
I just missed Ziggy's heads-up  in time  to catch the  Spiral 5 bbc4 premiere. but the 1st episode was up on kickass, an hour or so later.
Series 5 has gone a few shades darker than its regular standard film noir, the dress code has hit salvation army standards and morals in the opposite direction, you're almost rooting for the lucious but deadly ice maiden, Josephine, as he she plots her return.
The standard throughout  every episode, in ever series  so far (into series 5) , has been consistently riveting. Vive le Spiral.

Nail on head MS
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: 5 Sams on January 12, 2015, 10:51:39 PM
Number 2s on BBC 1 NI. Spoof on the NI Civil Service. Makes a Scór Na nóg novelty act look like an oscar winner.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on January 19, 2015, 05:57:55 PM
Series 10 of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia began at the weekend (in US - watched it on Showbox) began with a clinker episode.

Anyone looking a project could do worse than give this a go, first series or two a bit meh, but consistently superb from then on(bit Indie on it).
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: cavan4sam on January 19, 2015, 09:50:16 PM
Lads looking for a new show to watch after I've finished Game of Thrones.

i've watched Homeland, Suits, White Collar, Dexter, True Blood, Breaking Bad

Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: muppet on January 19, 2015, 09:51:12 PM
Quote from: cavan4sam on January 19, 2015, 09:50:16 PM
Lads looking for a new show to watch after I've finished Game of Thrones.

i've watched Homeland, Suits, White Collar, Dexter, True Blood, Breaking Bad

Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated

The Killing isn't bad.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: thewobbler on January 19, 2015, 10:09:10 PM
Quote from: cavan4sam on January 19, 2015, 09:50:16 PM
Lads looking for a new show to watch after I've finished Game of Thrones.

i've watched Homeland, Suits, White Collar, Dexter, True Blood, Breaking Bad

Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated

House of Cards is amazing.

The Bridge (Swedish) is brilliant.

But if you haven't seen the Wire, you are a lucky bastard. I'd give a testicle to wipe it from my memory and start again. It's the greatest thing ever filmed.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: muppet on January 19, 2015, 10:12:09 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on January 19, 2015, 10:09:10 PM
Quote from: cavan4sam on January 19, 2015, 09:50:16 PM
Lads looking for a new show to watch after I've finished Game of Thrones.

i've watched Homeland, Suits, White Collar, Dexter, True Blood, Breaking Bad

Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated

House of Cards is amazing.

The Bridge (Swedish) is brilliant.

But if you haven't seen the Wire, you are a lucky b**tard. I'd give a testicle to wipe it from my memory and start again. It's the greatest thing ever filmed.

Forgot that. New series around 39 sleeps away!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JoG2 on January 19, 2015, 10:36:06 PM
Quote from: cavan4sam on January 19, 2015, 09:50:16 PM
Lads looking for a new show to watch after I've finished Game of Thrones.

i've watched Homeland, Suits, White Collar, Dexter, True Blood, Breaking Bad

Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated

Deadwood. ...Incredible show. A man's show though more than a couples show
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: annapr on January 19, 2015, 10:42:33 PM
I started watching Chicago Fire a while back and I'm really enjoying it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 19, 2015, 10:46:59 PM
Quote from: muppet on January 19, 2015, 10:12:09 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on January 19, 2015, 10:09:10 PM
Quote from: cavan4sam on January 19, 2015, 09:50:16 PM
Lads looking for a new show to watch after I've finished Game of Thrones.

i've watched Homeland, Suits, White Collar, Dexter, True Blood, Breaking Bad

Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated

House of Cards is amazing.

The Bridge (Swedish) is brilliant.

But if you haven't seen the Wire, you are a lucky b**tard. I'd give a testicle to wipe it from my memory and start again. It's the greatest thing ever filmed.

Forgot that. News series around 39 sleeps away!
Yep Frank is back on 27th.

The Killing (both versions) also a good shout.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on January 20, 2015, 09:18:09 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on January 19, 2015, 10:46:59 PM
Quote from: muppet on January 19, 2015, 10:12:09 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on January 19, 2015, 10:09:10 PM
Quote from: cavan4sam on January 19, 2015, 09:50:16 PM
Lads looking for a new show to watch after I've finished Game of Thrones.

i've watched Homeland, Suits, White Collar, Dexter, True Blood, Breaking Bad

Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated

House of Cards is amazing.

The Bridge (Swedish) is brilliant.

But if you haven't seen the Wire, you are a lucky b**tard. I'd give a testicle to wipe it from my memory and start again. It's the greatest thing ever filmed.

Forgot that. News series around 39 sleeps away!
Yep Frank is back on 27th.

The Killing (both versions) also a good shout.

I take it you have seen 24, still arguably my favourite.  The Blacklist and Person of Interest are very good too.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: AZOffaly on January 20, 2015, 09:21:31 AM
Quote from: muppet on January 19, 2015, 09:51:12 PM
Quote from: cavan4sam on January 19, 2015, 09:50:16 PM
Lads looking for a new show to watch after I've finished Game of Thrones.

i've watched Homeland, Suits, White Collar, Dexter, True Blood, Breaking Bad

Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated

The Killing isn't bad.

I thought the killing was excellent, but very hard watch at times. I can be a sentimental divil these days, since I started having kids of my own, and that last scene (no spoiler alert) nearly killed me.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 20, 2015, 01:20:17 PM
Quote from: AZOffaly on January 20, 2015, 09:21:31 AM
Quote from: muppet on January 19, 2015, 09:51:12 PM
Quote from: cavan4sam on January 19, 2015, 09:50:16 PM
Lads looking for a new show to watch after I've finished Game of Thrones.

i've watched Homeland, Suits, White Collar, Dexter, True Blood, Breaking Bad

Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated

The Killing isn't bad.

I thought the killing was excellent, but very hard watch at times. I can be a sentimental divil these days, since I started having kids of my own, and that last scene (no spoiler alert) nearly killed me.
US version?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: smort on January 20, 2015, 02:37:23 PM
Do not go near the US version of the killing, its diabolical in comparison to the original!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Canalman on January 20, 2015, 03:18:19 PM
Wasn't too keen on Danish version either. Went on far too long and imo could have been easily made in 10 episodes. Dragged a fair bit and by the end I couldn't have cared less who killed her.

Borgen on the other hand is excellent although you may want to have some sort of interest in politics .

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on January 20, 2015, 03:22:40 PM
Quote from: smort on January 20, 2015, 02:37:23 PM
Do not go near the US version of the killing, its diabolical in comparison to the original!!

I thought the US version was very good  :-\
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: AZOffaly on January 20, 2015, 03:22:59 PM
Quote from: smort on January 20, 2015, 02:37:23 PM
Do not go near the US version of the killing, its diabolical in comparison to the original!!

It was the US version I watched, and I thought it was good.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: smort on January 20, 2015, 03:24:38 PM
I understand what you mean canalman, though I enjoyed the slow pace of season 1. Seasons 2 and 3 were shortened to 10 episodes each. Haven't watched borgen as of yet, but it is on the ever-growing list.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on January 20, 2015, 03:34:20 PM
Quote from: smort on January 20, 2015, 03:24:38 PM
I understand what you mean canalman, though I enjoyed the slow pace of season 1. Seasons 2 and 3 were shortened to 10 episodes each. Haven't watched borgen as of yet, but it is on the ever-growing list.

Borgen is very good but the last season was average enough.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: smort on January 20, 2015, 03:55:23 PM
For me the Danish version is a classic, right up there with any other series I have watched. The US version is forgettable. They are actually quite different too.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 20, 2015, 07:25:01 PM
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on January 20, 2015, 03:22:40 PM
Quote from: smort on January 20, 2015, 02:37:23 PM
Do not go near the US version of the killing, its diabolical in comparison to the original!!

I thought the US version was very good  :-\
So did I. Comparison with the Danish show is ridiculous as they are totally different.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Apparently so on January 20, 2015, 08:56:03 PM
Halfway through series 2 of homeland on this netflix thingy. Does it get any better or exciting? Carries face annoys me
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 20, 2015, 09:34:18 PM
Quote from: Apparently so on January 20, 2015, 08:56:03 PM
Halfway through series 2 of homeland on this netflix thingy. Does it get any better or exciting? Carries face annoys me
The last series was the best IMO. Her annoying face doesn't improve. Stick with it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: macdanger2 on January 21, 2015, 12:34:15 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on January 20, 2015, 09:34:18 PM
Quote from: Apparently so on January 20, 2015, 08:56:03 PM
Halfway through series 2 of homeland on this netflix thingy. Does it get any better or exciting? Carries face annoys me
The last series was the best IMO. Her annoying face doesn't improve. Stick with it.

Season 3 & 4 are muck. Skip straight to S5, you won't have missed anything
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Smokin Joe on January 21, 2015, 09:00:51 AM
Quote from: macdanger2 on January 21, 2015, 12:34:15 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on January 20, 2015, 09:34:18 PM
Quote from: Apparently so on January 20, 2015, 08:56:03 PM
Halfway through series 2 of homeland on this netflix thingy. Does it get any better or exciting? Carries face annoys me
The last series was the best IMO. Her annoying face doesn't improve. Stick with it.

Season 3 & 4 are muck. Skip straight to S5, you won't have missed anything

Pretty sure there has only been 4 seasons of Homeland.  I guess you mean skip 2 & 3.  Season 4 (just finished) was really enjoyable.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: macdanger2 on January 21, 2015, 10:15:35 AM
I watched the 2nd one, was very average so stopped watching and thought I had missed two seasons but maybe not. The most recent season is good
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: muppet on January 21, 2015, 12:11:31 PM
Quote from: Smokin Joe on January 21, 2015, 09:00:51 AM
Quote from: macdanger2 on January 21, 2015, 12:34:15 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on January 20, 2015, 09:34:18 PM
Quote from: Apparently so on January 20, 2015, 08:56:03 PM
Halfway through series 2 of homeland on this netflix thingy. Does it get any better or exciting? Carries face annoys me
The last series was the best IMO. Her annoying face doesn't improve. Stick with it.

Season 3 & 4 are muck. Skip straight to S5, you won't have missed anything

Pretty sure there has only been 4 seasons of Homeland.  I guess you mean skip 2 & 3.  Season 4 (just finished) was really enjoyable.


Near the end of it now. Very good.

Reading this I was hoping there was a much better 5th series waiting for me!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Gold on January 21, 2015, 01:57:03 PM
Finished Breaking Bad last night. Great show but slow in parts too.  I found that like the Sopranos, after you watch it it's hard to remember specific incidents. All blends into one. Still though, its like an addiction, you cant stop until there's none left.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JoG2 on January 21, 2015, 01:57:45 PM
new season of Banshee has started well
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on January 21, 2015, 02:17:22 PM
Quote from: Gold on January 21, 2015, 01:57:03 PM
Finished Breaking Bad last night. Great show but slow in parts too.  I found that like the Sopranos, after you watch it it's hard to remember specific incidents. All blends into one. Still though, its like an addiction, you cant stop until there's none left.

It was slow but I thought it lived up to the hype.  I finished it in December and had withdrawal symptoms from ABQ for a while, really got attached to the characters and setting.  Dexter has taken over now though, equally as good so far and I have only started season 4.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Canalman on January 21, 2015, 02:17:59 PM
Quote from: JoG2 on January 21, 2015, 01:57:45 PM
new season of Banshee has started well

Good to hear. S1 was very enjoyable.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on January 25, 2015, 02:55:38 PM
In between the double episodes of The Spiral on BBC 4,  I have been watching Un Season Francais. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1288631/
It is indeed the next best thing in French tv drama after The Spiral. It sets out to recount the drama of the German occupation of a French village as seen by the inhabitants, from the perspective of  collaborationists, the appeasers and the rebels. Josephine and Gilou from the Spiral are there,  Gilou is the stand out though. There are 6 seasons 6 pisodes each.
S1 is available on kickass unsubbed, subs  could only be found here http://www.addic7ed.com/show/3685 (http://www.addic7ed.com/show/3685)
The whole lot is available on Bolt, hardsubbed.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: 5 Sams on January 25, 2015, 08:19:04 PM
Holocaust: Night will fall. On C4 aréir. Horrific stuff.....
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggy90 on January 26, 2015, 01:38:37 PM
Quote from: Main Street on January 25, 2015, 02:55:38 PM
In between the double episodes of The Spiral on BBC 4,  I have been watching Un Season Francais. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1288631/
It is indeed the next best thing in French tv drama after The Spiral. It sets out to recount the drama of the German occupation of a French village as seen by the inhabitants, from the perspective of  collaborationists, the appeasers and the rebels. Josephine and Gilou from the Spiral are there,  Gilou is the stand out though. There are 6 seasons 6 pisodes each.
S1 is available on kickass unsubbed, subs  could only be found here http://www.addic7ed.com/show/3685 (http://www.addic7ed.com/show/3685)
The whole lot is available on Bolt, hardsubbed.
Ms, I'd love to watch that, but what you've posted there is gibberish to a luddite like myself. Is there a simpler way of watching it? Cheers.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Canalman on January 26, 2015, 02:08:25 PM
Finished S3 of American Horror Story. Quirky but very watchable but never a dull moment. Hard to know whether to recommend the series or not as it may not be to alot of people's taste.

Bates Motel next . Hope it is good.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: 5 Sams on January 28, 2015, 12:25:25 AM
Had the misfortune to glimpse 5 minutes of Number 2s...BBC NI's new "comedy". It's as funny as a kick in the balls.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: BennyHarp on January 28, 2015, 09:19:24 AM
Quote from: Canalman on January 21, 2015, 02:17:59 PM
Quote from: JoG2 on January 21, 2015, 01:57:45 PM
new season of Banshee has started well

Good to hear. S1 was very enjoyable.

Has season 3 started already?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on January 28, 2015, 09:32:02 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on January 21, 2015, 02:17:22 PM
Quote from: Gold on January 21, 2015, 01:57:03 PM
Finished Breaking Bad last night. Great show but slow in parts too.  I found that like the Sopranos, after you watch it it's hard to remember specific incidents. All blends into one. Still though, its like an addiction, you cant stop until there's none left.

It was slow but I thought it lived up to the hype.  I finished it in December and had withdrawal symptoms from ABQ for a while, really got attached to the characters and setting.  Dexter has taken over now though, equally as good so far and I have only started season 4.

Season 4 is by far the best of them but it goes downhill quite quickly after it. John Lithgow is phenomenal in that series I nearly want to watch it again for his performance it's so unexpected it's brilliant!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Newbridge Exile on January 28, 2015, 10:08:14 AM
4 episode in to 1st Series of Ray Donovan- really enjoying it so far
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on January 28, 2015, 10:24:40 AM
Quote from: screenexile on January 28, 2015, 09:32:02 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on January 21, 2015, 02:17:22 PM
Quote from: Gold on January 21, 2015, 01:57:03 PM
Finished Breaking Bad last night. Great show but slow in parts too.  I found that like the Sopranos, after you watch it it's hard to remember specific incidents. All blends into one. Still though, its like an addiction, you cant stop until there's none left.

It was slow but I thought it lived up to the hype.  I finished it in December and had withdrawal symptoms from ABQ for a while, really got attached to the characters and setting.  Dexter has taken over now though, equally as good so far and I have only started season 4.

Season 4 is by far the best of them but it goes downhill quite quickly after it. John Lithgow is phenomenal in that series I nearly want to watch it again for his performance it's so unexpected it's brilliant!!

Just finished 4 last night, brilliant stuff.  Might take a break before I hit into 5, love these shows but glad to have watched Dexter and Breaking Bad over the winter as these are the only two I wanted to watch that I hadn't previously (got Sopranos 2 years ago).  You end up with these shows taking over every spare minute you have which isn't good. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on January 28, 2015, 02:12:02 PM
Sky Atlantic really cranking up the hype for Fortitude.

http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/video-news/video-frightening-polar-bear-roams-around-london-for-fortitude-promo-30942807.html (http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/video-news/video-frightening-polar-bear-roams-around-london-for-fortitude-promo-30942807.html)

It does look good, hope it lives up to expectations
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: themac_23 on January 28, 2015, 04:16:00 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on January 19, 2015, 05:57:55 PM
Series 10 of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia began at the weekend (in US - watched it on Showbox) began with a clinker episode.

Anyone looking a project could do worse than give this a go, first series or two a bit meh, but consistently superb from then on(bit Indie on it).

Danny Devito in it is something else, really funny, had me in stitches the way he gets on lol.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on January 29, 2015, 11:50:34 PM
Anybody watch Fortitude? Set up well with plenty of intrigue but if some Sci fi bullshit starts that'll be the end of it!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on January 31, 2015, 07:49:59 AM
Workaholics - Comedy Central sitcom. Funny as f**k, big in states, barely gets a mention here. Quality juvenile nonsense.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 31, 2015, 08:05:16 AM
Quote from: bennydorano on January 31, 2015, 07:49:59 AM
Workaholics - Comedy Central sitcom. Funny as f**k, big in states, barely gets a mention here. Quality juvenile nonsense.
Will check it out. Was it you recommended It's Always Sunny...? Started watching it last week on Netflix and love it! The picture quality is shit though.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on January 31, 2015, 07:23:16 PM
Quote from: ziggy90 on January 26, 2015, 01:38:37 PM
Quote from: Main Street on January 25, 2015, 02:55:38 PM
In between the double episodes of The Spiral on BBC 4,  I have been watching Un Season Francais. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1288631/
It is indeed the next best thing in French tv drama after The Spiral. It sets out to recount the drama of the German occupation of a French village as seen by the inhabitants, from the perspective of  collaborationist's, the appeasers and the rebels. Josephine and Gilou from the Spiral are there,  Gilou is the stand out though. There are 6 seasons 6 pisodes each.
S1 is available on kickass unsubbed, subs  could only be found here http://www.addic7ed.com/show/3685 (http://www.addic7ed.com/show/3685)
The whole lot is available on Bolt, hardsubbed.
Ms, I'd love to watch that, but what you've posted there is gibberish to a luddite like myself. Is there a simpler way of watching it? Cheers.
Then the simplest thing is to download it from Bolt.cd
If you are not registered then you have to register, it's free and no hassle.
The links to all the series are on the one page and all episodes are already hard subbed.
http://bolt.cd/board/f14/un-village-francais-french-english-subs-1011728/

In the meantime here are the download links to the first 3 episodes
http://rapidgator.net/file/dfe1fa94457d6e2abb95821af71a5103/Un.Village.Francais.01x01.Le.debarquement.HC.Eng.Subs.mp4.html
http://rapidgator.net/file/7b7784c742ac251cd4ca5c90a1978a93/Un.Village.Francais.01x02.Cahos.HC.Eng.Subs.mp4.html
http://rapidgator.net/file/e43fde1809c7b502fad9c29040c8e8b5/Un.Village.Francais.01x03.Passer.la.ligne.HC.Eng.Subs.mp4.html
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on February 03, 2015, 08:12:03 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on January 31, 2015, 08:05:16 AM
Quote from: bennydorano on January 31, 2015, 07:49:59 AM
Workaholics - Comedy Central sitcom. Funny as f**k, big in states, barely gets a mention here. Quality juvenile nonsense.
Will check it out. Was it you recommended It's Always Sunny...? Started watching it last week on Netflix and love it! The picture quality is shit though.
Front Yard Wrestling episode of Workaholics in latest series is class.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on February 06, 2015, 10:00:02 PM
Wolf Hall on BBC2 really is a classy piece of work. Period pieces normally aren't my thing, but the mix of history, intrigue and quality of the drama is mesmerising.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on February 06, 2015, 10:01:50 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on February 06, 2015, 10:00:02 PM
Wolf Hall on BBC2 really is a classy piece of work. Period pieces normally aren't my thing, but the mix of history, intrigue and quality of the drama is mesmerising.
The missus has been tormenting me to watch it. Might relent!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on February 06, 2015, 10:50:47 PM
Fortitude isn't as good as it thinks it is.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Hardy on February 09, 2015, 11:21:04 AM
Better Call Saul, Episode 1 is up on Netflix. I loved it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on February 09, 2015, 11:25:18 AM
Quote from: Hardy on February 09, 2015, 11:21:04 AM
Better Call Saul, Episode 1 is up on Netflix. I loved it.

Have to watch that.

Just finished season 5 of Dexter, been a productive winter so far with Breaking Bad done and now Dexter nearly finished.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on February 09, 2015, 11:32:23 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on February 09, 2015, 11:25:18 AM
Quote from: Hardy on February 09, 2015, 11:21:04 AM
Better Call Saul, Episode 1 is up on Netflix. I loved it.

Have to watch that.

Just finished season 5 of Dexter, been a productive winter so far with Breaking Bad done and now Dexter nearly finished.

That's tonight's viewing sorted.   :)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on February 09, 2015, 11:56:36 AM
Quote from: bennydorano on February 06, 2015, 10:50:47 PM
Fortitude isn't as good as it thinks it is.

They've had basically 3 hours of my time now and something substantive better start happening shortly with regard to the storyline or I'll have to pull the pin!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: muppet on February 09, 2015, 12:37:51 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on February 09, 2015, 11:32:23 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on February 09, 2015, 11:25:18 AM
Quote from: Hardy on February 09, 2015, 11:21:04 AM
Better Call Saul, Episode 1 is up on Netflix. I loved it.

Have to watch that.

Just finished season 5 of Dexter, been a productive winter so far with Breaking Bad done and now Dexter nearly finished.

That's tonight's viewing sorted.   :)

Ditto!  ;D
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gerry on February 09, 2015, 06:37:14 PM
I hope episode two is better than the first one, maybe I bought into the hype to much
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: AFS on February 09, 2015, 09:41:05 PM
Quote from: screenexile on February 09, 2015, 11:56:36 AM
Quote from: bennydorano on February 06, 2015, 10:50:47 PM
Fortitude isn't as good as it thinks it is.

They've had basically 3 hours of my time now and something substantive better start happening shortly with regard to the storyline or I'll have to pull the pin!

Wouldn't mind the slow story if there were a decent character or two to take interest in. But so far there's been nothing. Very ordinary stuff.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: muppet on February 09, 2015, 11:05:27 PM
Quote from: muppet on February 09, 2015, 12:37:51 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on February 09, 2015, 11:32:23 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on February 09, 2015, 11:25:18 AM
Quote from: Hardy on February 09, 2015, 11:21:04 AM
Better Call Saul, Episode 1 is up on Netflix. I loved it.

Have to watch that.

Just finished season 5 of Dexter, been a productive winter so far with Breaking Bad done and now Dexter nearly finished.

That's tonight's viewing sorted.   :)

Ditto!  ;D

Slow start. Hard to get rid of the Breaking Bad stuff out of my head, but a good finish!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: omagh_gael on February 09, 2015, 11:48:03 PM
Thought Better Call Saul was great tonight.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on February 09, 2015, 11:54:48 PM
Quote from: frostbit on February 09, 2015, 11:29:18 PM
Anyone seen True Detective?

Most people on this thread I imagine. It's exceptional.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: AZOffaly on February 16, 2015, 11:38:20 AM
I haven't watched True Detective yet, looking forward to it.

Has anybody watched Lilyhammer. It's fairly easy on the brain, and mildy humourous,  but it's watchable enough. Bizarre premise where Frank, the fixer, Tagliano goes into witness protection in Lillehammer, Norway, and carries on  his approach to earning money. It stars Silvio out of the Sopranos, Steven Van Zandt, and there's one amusing scene where himself and his new Norwegian friends/henchmen go back to New York and the Sopranos' theme tune is playing as the montage of the city goes by, like the opening credits of the Sopranos. Then Frankie says 'shut that off' and the driver turns off the stereo and the music stops. I like those little vignettes :)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: themac_23 on February 16, 2015, 12:49:04 PM
Quote from: AZOffaly on February 16, 2015, 11:38:20 AM
I haven't watched True Detective yet, looking forward to it.

Has anybody watched Lilyhammer. It's fairly easy on the brain, and mildy humourous,  but it's watchable enough. Bizarre premise where Frank, the fixer, Tagliano goes into witness protection in Lillehammer, Norway, and carries on  his approach to earning money. It stars Silvio out of the Sopranos, Steven Van Zandt, and there's one amusing scene where himself and his new Norwegian friends/henchmen go back to New York and the Sopranos' theme tune is playing as the montage of the city goes by, like the opening credits of the Sopranos. Then Frankie says 'shut that off' and the driver turns off the stereo and the music stops. I like those little vignettes :)

Been watching it myself AZ, find it funny and easy to follow, really enjoy how its set up!

if you enjoy stupid comedy a show i came across on netflix was quite funny called Trailer Park Boys. I watched the 1st few seasons and had me in stitches at parts.

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on February 16, 2015, 04:22:24 PM
Quote from: themac_23 on February 16, 2015, 12:49:04 PM
Quote from: AZOffaly on February 16, 2015, 11:38:20 AM
I haven't watched True Detective yet, looking forward to it.

Has anybody watched Lilyhammer. It's fairly easy on the brain, and mildy humourous,  but it's watchable enough. Bizarre premise where Frank, the fixer, Tagliano goes into witness protection in Lillehammer, Norway, and carries on  his approach to earning money. It stars Silvio out of the Sopranos, Steven Van Zandt, and there's one amusing scene where himself and his new Norwegian friends/henchmen go back to New York and the Sopranos' theme tune is playing as the montage of the city goes by, like the opening credits of the Sopranos. Then Frankie says 'shut that off' and the driver turns off the stereo and the music stops. I like those little vignettes :)

Been watching it myself AZ, find it funny and easy to follow, really enjoy how its set up!

if you enjoy stupid comedy a show i came across on netflix was quite funny called Trailer Park Boys. I watched the 1st few seasons and had me in stitches at parts.

It has some great comedic characters with Bubbles and Lahey being my particular favourites... it really shouldn't work at all but somehow it does it's very good!!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on February 17, 2015, 07:48:04 PM
The latest series of Episodes is excellent, keeps on delivering.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Agent Orange on February 17, 2015, 08:32:21 PM
Quote from: omagh_gael on February 09, 2015, 11:48:03 PM
Thought Better Call Saul was great tonight.

Last nights was better, obvious what was going to happen at the end with the bag, but typical Saul.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: BennyHarp on February 17, 2015, 09:03:45 PM
Just caught up on a few episodes of Catastrophe on channel 4 after a recommendation from someone at work. I've enjoyed it so far.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JoG2 on February 17, 2015, 09:09:08 PM
Banshee is really rocking at the minute. Episode 5 of Season 3 last night. Brilliant stuff, got 9.4 on IMDb
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ONeill on February 17, 2015, 11:04:14 PM
Count Arthur Strong finishes tonight. Linehan delivered again with this series.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on February 17, 2015, 11:08:50 PM
Quote from: BennyHarp on February 17, 2015, 09:03:45 PM
Just caught up on a few episodes of Catastrophe on channel 4 after a recommendation from someone at work. I've enjoyed it so far.
It's great. Best "British" (well Irish/American) comedy in years.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on February 18, 2015, 09:41:30 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on February 17, 2015, 11:08:50 PM
Quote from: BennyHarp on February 17, 2015, 09:03:45 PM
Just caught up on a few episodes of Catastrophe on channel 4 after a recommendation from someone at work. I've enjoyed it so far.
It's great. Best "British" (well Irish/American) comedy in years.

Watched the first two episodes of it last night - very good indeed.  Apparently, well I'm told, that she's Shane Horgan's (the rugby bloke) sister.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Hardy on February 18, 2015, 09:43:14 AM
She is. Bellewstown girl. Unfortunately, it's her presence in it that's deterring me from checking it out. Deirdre O'Kane factor.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on February 18, 2015, 10:37:46 AM
Quote from: Hardy on February 18, 2015, 09:43:14 AM
She is. Bellewstown girl. Unfortunately, it's her presence in it that's deterring me from checking it out. Deirdre O'Kane factor.

Give it a blast Hardy - it's pretty good, comparatively speaking.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on February 18, 2015, 01:21:22 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on February 18, 2015, 10:37:46 AM
Quote from: Hardy on February 18, 2015, 09:43:14 AM
She is. Bellewstown girl. Unfortunately, it's her presence in it that's deterring me from checking it out. Deirdre O'Kane factor.

Give it a blast Hardy - it's pretty good, comparatively speaking.
Would agree. I went in with lowish expectations and if I hadn't seen decent reviews I probably wouldn't have bothered but it is worth watching (comparitively speaking, as Billy says).
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on February 19, 2015, 10:39:22 PM
I've been watching 12 Monkeys and its decent enough. Certainly enough to keep me watching it. I've never actually seen the movie.
Great to have The Walking Dead back also.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Syferus on February 20, 2015, 10:06:27 PM
Have to say I really enjoyed Eastenders this week. To pull off all those live episodes with only a few hitches is pretty amazing. The central story was gripping too, with a good ending as well. People like to piss on the soaps when they do something stupid but never acknowledge a job well done.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on February 21, 2015, 04:46:59 PM
Fortitude finally sparked into life in Episode 4.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on March 02, 2015, 11:33:20 PM
Verdict on the new House of Cards? Have seen first two episode and looks good.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on March 02, 2015, 11:35:28 PM
Quote from: gallsman on March 02, 2015, 11:33:20 PM
Verdict on the new House of Cards? Have seen first two episode and looks good.
Just finished episode 2 a few mins ago. Was looking like it was moving into straight West Wing territory but seems to be picking up now.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: straightred on March 03, 2015, 12:04:37 AM
Quote from: JoG2 on February 17, 2015, 09:09:08 PM
Banshee is really rocking at the minute. Episode 5 of Season 3 last night. Brilliant stuff, got 9.4 on IMDb

Just watched Ep 8. Lots going on.Nearly quit during S2 but glad now I hung in there
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: muppet on March 03, 2015, 12:15:40 AM
Not watching it all in 2 days this year.

Just finished S3 E4 and it is moving along nicely.

The Russian State Visit was brilliant, if quite not your normal House of Cards stuff.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on March 03, 2015, 08:14:42 AM
Recently binned Fortitude.  Just finished Dexter at the weekend there, unbelievable show.  Never liked a character as much as Dexter.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on March 03, 2015, 10:53:43 PM
Finished HOC. Overall a bit meh I felt after a promising start. Everything in the Underwood administration has already been done better by the Bartlett one!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Puckoon on March 04, 2015, 12:34:43 AM
Starting Series 2 of "The Fall" tonight. Good show so far, few spots are predictable, very weird to think of Serial Killing in Belfast for some reason.

You'd still take Gillian Anderson out for a drink, like.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: The Iceman on March 04, 2015, 12:56:47 AM
Quote from: Puckoon on March 04, 2015, 12:34:43 AM
Starting Series 2 of "The Fall" tonight. Good show so far, few spots are predictable, very weird to think of Serial Killing in Belfast for some reason.

You'd still take Gillian Anderson out for a drink, like.
watched a couple of episodes of season 2 and never got back to it - finishing up season 1 of homeland
keep u posted on how the fall finishes up
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: themac_23 on March 04, 2015, 08:43:01 AM
Quote from: The Iceman on March 04, 2015, 12:56:47 AM
Quote from: Puckoon on March 04, 2015, 12:34:43 AM
Starting Series 2 of "The Fall" tonight. Good show so far, few spots are predictable, very weird to think of Serial Killing in Belfast for some reason.

You'd still take Gillian Anderson out for a drink, like.
watched a couple of episodes of season 2 and never got back to it - finishing up season 1 of homeland
keep u posted on how the fall finishes up

S01 of the fall was very good, watched 2 eps of s02 and thought it was so slow i genuinely couldnt watch anymore, i think people give it a bye ball because it is filmed and set in belfast.

Been watching Better call Saul, really enjoying it, building the characters up well and not just draining storylines off Breaking Bad which many thought would happen.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Canalman on March 04, 2015, 10:17:23 AM
Finished s2 of Hannibal last week. A bit underwhelming tbh.

Watched first few episodes of Penny Dreadful at the weekend and very watchable so far. By far and away (pun intended) has the worst "Irish" accent in it I have ever heard. Even worst than the Sons of Anarchy ones which is saying something.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: cockahoop on March 09, 2015, 10:23:12 AM
Is it just me? but after all the Hype Fortitude got i have to say its the biggest pile of shite i ever watched!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on March 09, 2015, 10:28:48 AM
I have a bad habit of sticking with shows once starting them, but Fortitude was the first I have ever pulled the plug on, think it was after episode 4.  I heard that the last two have been better but still won't be going back to it.  On another note, Better Call Saul has been brilliant.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Canalman on March 09, 2015, 11:03:51 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on March 09, 2015, 10:28:48 AM
I have a bad habit of sticking with shows once starting them, but Fortitude was the first I have ever pulled the plug on, think it was after episode 4.  I heard that the last two have been better but still won't be going back to it.  On another note, Better Call Saul has been brilliant.

Likewise. The only two series I can remember pulling the plug early on were Treme and Deadwood (people still rave about it but just couldn't get into it)

Will be finishing Penny Dreadful S1 tonight  and it has been excellent so far. Not one usually  to notice brilliant acting but with one or two exceptions the acting in it is very good. Very little mumbling bar the "Irish" character in it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on March 09, 2015, 11:24:43 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on March 09, 2015, 10:28:48 AM
I have a bad habit of sticking with shows once starting them, but Fortitude was the first I have ever pulled the plug on, think it was after episode 4.  I heard that the last two have been better but still won't be going back to it.  On another note, Better Call Saul has been brilliant.

I agree it was far too slow but the fact I've nothing better to do on a Thursday night has made me stock with it. In fairness it's become infinitely more intriguing and crazy. I have a rough idea where I think it's going but very little of it makes sense. It could still turn out to be a crazed Sci Fi plot but at least some shit is happening now!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Harold Disgracey on March 09, 2015, 11:43:38 AM
Quote from: bennydorano on February 06, 2015, 10:00:02 PM
Wolf Hall on BBC2 really is a classy piece of work. Period pieces normally aren't my thing, but the mix of history, intrigue and quality of the drama is mesmerising.

Thought Wolf Hall was superb and Mark Rylance was brilliant as Thomas Cromwell.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JoG2 on March 09, 2015, 12:05:56 PM
Canalman, Deadwood?! Get back on it, brilliant show

Banshee is still cooking, superb show

Any checked Backstrom ('Brilliant Detective, Total D1ck') ? Watched episode 1 last night and thought it was great craic
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on March 09, 2015, 01:22:48 PM
Quote from: screenexile on March 09, 2015, 11:24:43 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on March 09, 2015, 10:28:48 AM
I have a bad habit of sticking with shows once starting them, but Fortitude was the first I have ever pulled the plug on, think it was after episode 4.  I heard that the last two have been better but still won't be going back to it.  On another note, Better Call Saul has been brilliant.

I agree it was far too slow but the fact I've nothing better to do on a Thursday night has made me stock with it. In fairness it's become infinitely more intriguing and crazy. I have a rough idea where I think it's going but very little of it makes sense. It could still turn out to be a crazed Sci Fi plot but at least some shit is happening now!!
The same. I was all for giving if the heave-ho but the wife wants to stick with it just to find out what the hell it has all been about!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on March 09, 2015, 01:30:24 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on March 09, 2015, 01:22:48 PM
Quote from: screenexile on March 09, 2015, 11:24:43 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on March 09, 2015, 10:28:48 AM
I have a bad habit of sticking with shows once starting them, but Fortitude was the first I have ever pulled the plug on, think it was after episode 4.  I heard that the last two have been better but still won't be going back to it.  On another note, Better Call Saul has been brilliant.

I agree it was far too slow but the fact I've nothing better to do on a Thursday night has made me stock with it. In fairness it's become infinitely more intriguing and crazy. I have a rough idea where I think it's going but very little of it makes sense. It could still turn out to be a crazed Sci Fi plot but at least some shit is happening now!!
The same. I was all for giving if the heave-ho but the wife wants to stick with it just to find out what the hell it has all been about!
Im in the same boat with fortitude, i have watched i think 6 episodes of it now and im still not sure if i even like it or not.
the ending of the last episode was bizzare and gross in equal measure.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on March 09, 2015, 01:36:34 PM
I don't even know which episode I am on. This isn't a spoiler but it is the one that showed the wee lad with the chopping board etc. I'm still unsure what the man and daughter are doing out in the wilderness. I'm sure all will be revealed at some stage  :-\
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on March 09, 2015, 01:55:27 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on March 09, 2015, 01:36:34 PM
I don't even know which episode I am on. This isn't a spoiler but it is the one that showed the wee lad with the chopping board etc. I'm still unsure what the man and daughter are doing out in the wilderness. I'm sure all will be revealed at some stage  :-\
There has been one episode since that Tony.
It wasnt one for those with a weak stomach. lets put it like that  :-\
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on March 09, 2015, 02:15:45 PM
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on March 09, 2015, 01:55:27 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on March 09, 2015, 01:36:34 PM
I don't even know which episode I am on. This isn't a spoiler but it is the one that showed the wee lad with the chopping board etc. I'm still unsure what the man and daughter are doing out in the wilderness. I'm sure all will be revealed at some stage  :-\
There has been one episode since that Tony.
It wasnt one for those with a weak stomach. lets put it like that  :-\

It was horrific and fascinating at the same time... very very disturbing!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Denn Forever on March 09, 2015, 03:09:31 PM
Been watching the  Reginald D Hunter series BBC 2.  Very interesting and it is probably still on the iplayer.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/tvandradio/tv-and-radio-reviews/11452470/Reginald-D-Hunters-Songs-of-the-South-BBC-Two-review-fascinating.html
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Canalman on March 09, 2015, 04:22:31 PM
Quote from: Denn Forever on March 09, 2015, 03:09:31 PM
Been watching the  Reginald D Hunter series BBC 2.  Very interesting and it is probably still on the iplayer.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/tvandradio/tv-and-radio-reviews/11452470/Reginald-D-Hunters-Songs-of-the-South-BBC-Two-review-fascinating.html

Great to hear. Have it taped.

Banshee S2 up next to watch. Hopefully as good as S1.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on March 09, 2015, 07:41:45 PM
Quote from: Denn Forever on March 09, 2015, 03:09:31 PM
Been watching the  Reginald D Hunter series BBC 2.  Very interesting and it is probably still on the iplayer.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/tvandradio/tv-and-radio-reviews/11452470/Reginald-D-Hunters-Songs-of-the-South-BBC-Two-review-fascinating.html

Stumbled upon that at the weekend and really enjoyed it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on March 12, 2015, 08:58:44 AM
The Walking Dead is hard to watch at the minute, talk about a borefest.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Hardy on March 12, 2015, 11:47:43 AM
The latest episode of Better Call Saul (Ep. 6) was reminiscent of Breaking Bad at its best.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JoG2 on March 12, 2015, 11:57:49 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on March 12, 2015, 08:58:44 AM
The Walking Dead is hard to watch at the minute, talk about a borefest.

i watch both The Waking Dead and Banshee on a Monday night, and its night and day regarding action and story. Will give TWD one more episode
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on March 12, 2015, 12:05:51 PM
The Walking Dead is the best show on television....FACT.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JoG2 on March 12, 2015, 12:18:47 PM
Quote from: laoislad on March 12, 2015, 12:05:51 PM
The Walking Dead is the best show on television....FACT.

I enjoy the show, but this season is probably more boring the season 2.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on March 12, 2015, 01:04:39 PM
Quote from: JoG2 on March 12, 2015, 12:18:47 PM
Quote from: laoislad on March 12, 2015, 12:05:51 PM
The Walking Dead is the best show on television....FACT.

I enjoy the show, but this season is probably more boring the season 2.

I enjoy it too, but its far from the best show on TV.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on March 12, 2015, 01:35:48 PM
Quote from: JoG2 on March 12, 2015, 12:18:47 PM
Quote from: laoislad on March 12, 2015, 12:05:51 PM
The Walking Dead is the best show on television....FACT.

I enjoy the show, but this season is probably more boring the season 2.
Wait till the next episode when Daryl turns into a Zombie and kills off Michonne.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JoG2 on March 12, 2015, 01:41:46 PM
Quote from: laoislad on March 12, 2015, 01:35:48 PM
Quote from: JoG2 on March 12, 2015, 12:18:47 PM
Quote from: laoislad on March 12, 2015, 12:05:51 PM
The Walking Dead is the best show on television....FACT.

I enjoy the show, but this season is probably more boring the season 2.
Wait till the next episode when Daryl turns into a Zombie and kills off Michonne.

**SPOILER ALERT***
Would be an improvement on Daryl weeping by the tree !
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tyssam5 on March 13, 2015, 07:47:08 AM
Quote from: Hardy on March 12, 2015, 11:47:43 AM
The latest episode of Better Call Saul (Ep. 6) was reminiscent of Breaking Bad at its best.

Absolutely slow to get going but the acting from 'Mike' there was just top notch.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on March 13, 2015, 08:41:42 AM
Fortitude picked up a bit last night, best episode of the series so far. It has been slow to get going though  :-\
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on March 13, 2015, 09:00:49 AM
ESPNs 30 for 30 series the other night about North Carolina State basketball team winning the 1983 National championships against all odds was a great show. Not a big fan of basketball but a must watch for all sports fans especially those who favour the underdog. If you were told the story verbally you wouldnt believe it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: DrinkingHarp on March 16, 2015, 03:28:38 AM
Watched the first episode of Breaking Borders on the Travel Channel here in the states tonight. Pretty good concept of bringing the opposite sides together for a dinner and discuss the conflict. Tonight was Palestine/Israel next week Northern Ireland.

http://www.travelchannel.com/shows/breaking-borders/episodes/mother-of-all-conflicts
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on March 16, 2015, 07:41:22 AM
Quote from: Jeepers Creepers on March 13, 2015, 09:00:49 AM
ESPNs 30 for 30 series the other night about North Carolina State basketball team winning the 1983 National championships against all odds was a great show. Not a big fan of basketball but a must watch for all sports fans especially those who favour the underdog. If you were told the story verbally you wouldnt believe it.

I love the 30 for 30 shows. So many good ones to chose from. Very rarely one that you couldn't at least watch with interest for the hour.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: charlieTully on March 24, 2015, 01:31:39 AM
finished a wee work stretch tonight so few beers and catch up with the telly. walking dead, boring for weeks but explodes into action tonight, classic cliffhanger TV, moved onto house of cards season 3, shaping up nicely after a slow start. and then go onto sons of anarchy, into season 3 there as well. house of cards warming up bigtime, sons is like a guilty pleasure after house of cards. totally far fetched story lines but strangely addictive.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on March 26, 2015, 11:08:01 PM
Jesus fortitude would melt your head!! The story's progressing bit by bit but there are so many loose ends after 9 episodes it's unreal... It could still turn out to be some Sci Fi Doctor Who dung (sorry Zig) but I'm hoping it wont. I'm hooked now though and will watch it to the end!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: charlieTully on March 26, 2015, 11:24:01 PM
Finished house of cards season 3. Super show.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggysego on March 26, 2015, 11:27:04 PM
Great to see Community back on TV again.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Bingo on March 31, 2015, 02:23:50 PM
So The Walking Dead season 5 wrapped up last night. A fairly solid ending with no big obvious cliffhanger but a further story line to develop in next season.

Its been an up and down season, started really fast but slowed down somewhat and I think over the last few weeks has been a lot of filler.

As usual, its still the case of some genuine LOL moments when it comes to escaping or fighting off the zombies. Last night no exception with two in particular that I just laughed at!

Excited about the spinoff series starting in the summer "Fear the walking dead". Set in LA it covers the breakout from completely new and unrelated characters from current cast and is set more of the time of the breakout. Should be interesting and will be completely new rather than loosely based on the comics of Rick and the gang.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: 50fiftyball on March 31, 2015, 02:39:12 PM
Where do ye all get the time to watch these endless number of TV series on Netflix and various websites?
I'm not slating, I'm envious!! One episode leads to another as I learned with Breaking Bad, have watched nothing since it for the amount of time it ate up!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on March 31, 2015, 02:41:57 PM
I enjoyed the end of Walking Dead last night, but you are right that there was a lot of filler episodes stuffed in there in the second half of the season. 

As for how we get all this time, I am getting to the stage where I am glad when a show finishes up as they take up more time than I have.  It usually leaves me sitting at the TV to half 12 at night trying to catch up.  I watched both Dexter and Breaking Bad over the past few months and there are no other older shows I would ever want to catch up on now, as these were the two along with The Soprano's that I always wanted to see.  But until yesterday I had the 100, Walking Dead, The Following, Blacklist, Gotham, Better Call Saul all on the go with Game of Thrones returning and Person Of Interest also back.  Add in Falling Skies, Hannibal and Ray Donovan which are all due back soon too with the Leftovers and Peaky Blinders among other ones I watch.  I rarely give up on a show but I ditched Fortitude and would nearly do the same with Gotham.  If Falling Skies wasn't on its last season it would go too.  Was watching Revolution too which was good until it was cancelled as well as the one with Sawyer from Lost (Intelligence), Believe, Touch, Mob City and Dracula. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on April 01, 2015, 04:47:50 PM
Quote from: Bingo on March 31, 2015, 02:23:50 PM
So The Walking Dead season 5 wrapped up last night. A fairly solid ending with no big obvious cliffhanger but a further story line to develop in next season.

Its been an up and down season, started really fast but slowed down somewhat and I think over the last few weeks has been a lot of filler.

As usual, its still the case of some genuine LOL moments when it comes to escaping or fighting off the zombies. Last night no exception with two in particular that I just laughed at!

Excited about the spinoff series starting in the summer "Fear the walking dead". Set in LA it covers the breakout from completely new and unrelated characters from current cast and is set more of the time of the breakout. Should be interesting and will be completely new rather than loosely based on the comics of Rick and the gang.
Watched it last night. Very good episode. Best show on TV.
Looking forward to the spin off as well.
Also a spin off of Heroes starting soon and a new series of The X files!

Also watching 12 Monkeys which is good.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Hound on April 02, 2015, 05:14:24 PM
I somehow never even watched 5 minutes of the West Wing up until recently.

Over the last couple of months I've watched the entire 7 series. Fantastic show, and remarkable how it hasn't dated. Best cast I've ever seen in a TV series, pretty much everyone is great, no weak links.

Have never seen House of Cards, might give that a go next given I hear its a similar theme
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Puckoon on April 02, 2015, 06:44:26 PM
Took me two attempts to get into House of Cards. Middle of Season 2 now and it's very enjoyable.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on April 02, 2015, 06:50:36 PM
Ive finished season 3 of House of Cards. It's ok just in my opinion. I haven't really been gripped by it or dying to watch to watch the next episode like I have been with other series. Struggling to find a series to really get into at the minute. Just started Deadwood so I will see how I get on with that.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: clarshack on April 03, 2015, 09:50:10 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on March 31, 2015, 02:41:57 PM
Was watching Revolution too which was good until it was cancelled as well

after what season did it get cancelled?. only watched season 1 and always meant to get into season 2.

is there any kind of closure or would it be a waste of time in watching the rest of it?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: front of the mountain on April 03, 2015, 10:12:14 AM
Quote from: JimStynes on April 02, 2015, 06:50:36 PM
Ive finished season 3 of House of Cards. It's ok just in my opinion. I haven't really been gripped by it or dying to watch to watch the next episode like I have been with other series. Struggling to find a series to really get into at the minute. Just started Deadwood so I will see how I get on with that.

Same very disappointed in the third series! Enjoying Better Call Saul, it has the potential to surpass Breaking Bad!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on April 03, 2015, 10:28:09 AM
Quote from: clarshack on April 03, 2015, 09:50:10 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on March 31, 2015, 02:41:57 PM
Was watching Revolution too which was good until it was cancelled as well

after what season did it get cancelled?. only watched season 1 and always meant to get into season 2.

is there any kind of closure or would it be a waste of time in watching the rest of it?

It finished after season 2, and I thought season 2 was pretty good as well.  There was no closure, think it was cancelled after filming had been finished. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Minder on April 04, 2015, 09:46:38 PM
Can't wait for Mad Men to come back on again
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: 5 Sams on April 04, 2015, 11:27:18 PM
Watching the World at War series made in the 70s at the minute. Mesmerising stuff. Has to be one of the best documentaries ever made. I think there's nearly 30 episodes covering WW2 from the rise of the Nazis until Nueremburg. The episode called "Genocide" is horrific.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on April 05, 2015, 12:15:16 AM
Quote from: JimStynes on April 02, 2015, 06:50:36 PM
Ive finished season 3 of House of Cards. It's ok just in my opinion. I haven't really been gripped by it or dying to watch to watch the next episode like I have been with other series. Struggling to find a series to really get into at the minute. Just started Deadwood so I will see how I get on with that.

Deadwood is exceptional. As good as the wire or sopranos in my book.

HoC 3 faded badly for me. It's just a White House drama now, which the west wing perfected ten years ago.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on April 05, 2015, 10:28:33 AM
Would agree with you gallsman about HOC, am halfway through season 3 and I honestly couldn't care less if I never saw another episode - I think the cast are bored with it too.

Am really enjoying 'Better Call Saul'; a fine piece of television - good characterisation and a very different 'feel' to Breaking Bad.

The Italian drama, on Sky, called '1992' is also quite enjoyable - only two episodes so far and is kind of a cross between Mad Men and HOC (in a good way).  Appears to be based on the 1992 political crisis in Italy and based around the lives of 6 or so fictional characters involved in the political and related machinations of the time.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on April 06, 2015, 02:52:26 PM
I've been enjoying BCS, 9 episodes so far, is there much milage left?
We could see how Saul set up his office and did he have some connection with Mike?
In Breaking Bad, I forget exactly where Mike came in, did he do some work for Saul or had he already fully moved to being a part of Gus' fried chicken outlet? And just how did Saul get to know Gus?
Maybe the next series offshoot will be about Mike's story, though that actor is getting on in years.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Puckoon on April 07, 2015, 10:27:32 PM
http://digg.com/video/jon-snow-is-a-terrible-dinner-party-guest (http://digg.com/video/jon-snow-is-a-terrible-dinner-party-guest)

:D
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Saffrongael on April 07, 2015, 10:30:56 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on April 07, 2015, 10:27:32 PM
http://digg.com/video/jon-snow-is-a-terrible-dinner-party-guest (http://digg.com/video/jon-snow-is-a-terrible-dinner-party-guest)

:D

He hasn't enjoyed his time in Belfast anyway

https://m.youtube.com/watch?list=PLJaq64dKJZoqTUJsN5h1nZRN8dUvHzie3&index=2&v=KDgpZIUD6mg#
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: charlieTully on April 08, 2015, 12:36:54 AM
Quote from: gallsman on April 05, 2015, 12:15:16 AM
Quote from: JimStynes on April 02, 2015, 06:50:36 PM
Ive finished season 3 of House of Cards. It's ok just in my opinion. I haven't really been gripped by it or dying to watch to watch the next episode like I have been with other series. Struggling to find a series to really get into at the minute. Just started Deadwood so I will see how I get on with that.

Deadwood is exceptional. As good as the wire or sopranos in my book.

HoC 3 faded badly for me. It's just a White House drama now, which the west wing perfected ten years ago.

I seem to be the only one enjoyed season 3 HOC. I thought it was brilliant. Deadwood is ok. Got bored with it quickly enough.Better call Saul shaping up nice. Still to come across a show that comes near to the sopranos. Best ever by a distance. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Newbridge Exile on April 08, 2015, 09:24:49 AM
Quote from: charlieTully on April 08, 2015, 12:36:54 AM
Quote from: gallsman on April 05, 2015, 12:15:16 AM
Quote from: JimStynes on April 02, 2015, 06:50:36 PM
Ive finished season 3 of House of Cards. It's ok just in my opinion. I haven't really been gripped by it or dying to watch to watch the next episode like I have been with other series. Struggling to find a series to really get into at the minute. Just started Deadwood so I will see how I get on with that.

Deadwood is exceptional. As good as the wire or sopranos in my book.

HoC 3 faded badly for me. It's just a White House drama now, which the west wing perfected ten years ago.

I seem to be the only one enjoyed season 3 HOC. I thought it was brilliant. Deadwood is ok. Got bored with it quickly enough.Better call Saul shaping up nice. Still to come across a show that comes near to the sopranos. Best ever by a distance.
Did you give the  Wire a go?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on April 08, 2015, 09:29:08 AM
If you can get bored of Deadwood but enjoy HoC 3,I don't think I can recommend anything. It was just plodding and shite for all but about two episodes. Everything they tried to do this season has already been done better and with more style and wit by the West Wing.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Canalman on April 08, 2015, 10:06:36 AM
Quote from: charlieTully on April 08, 2015, 12:36:54 AM
Quote from: gallsman on April 05, 2015, 12:15:16 AM
Quote from: JimStynes on April 02, 2015, 06:50:36 PM
Ive finished season 3 of House of Cards. It's ok just in my opinion. I haven't really been gripped by it or dying to watch to watch the next episode like I have been with other series. Struggling to find a series to really get into at the minute. Just started Deadwood so I will see how I get on with that.

Deadwood is exceptional. As good as the wire or sopranos in my book.

HoC 3 faded badly for me. It's just a White House drama now, which the west wing perfected ten years ago.

I seem to be the only one enjoyed season 3 HOC. I thought it was brilliant. Deadwood is ok. Got bored with it quickly enough.Better call Saul shaping up nice. Still to come across a show that comes near to the sopranos. Best ever by a distance.


Deadwood didn't impress me also and gave up after 3 or 4 episodes. Same with Treme .
Deadwood highly rated by many on this thread though.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: charlieTully on April 08, 2015, 01:27:39 PM
Quote from: gallsman on April 08, 2015, 09:29:08 AM
If you can get bored of Deadwood but enjoy HoC 3,I don't think I can recommend anything. It was just plodding and shite for all but about two episodes. Everything they tried to do this season has already been done better and with more style and wit by the West Wing.

I enjoyed the west wing but it was very tame compared to HOC. Have watched the wire thought it was class first couple of seasons. Got a bit ridiculous towards the end.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JoG2 on April 08, 2015, 01:55:39 PM
Your wood is dead if you got bored with Deadwood!  Whiskey drinking,  whoring, shooting, fighting and Lovejoy in  a lawless town! Incredible show. Would still say it's my number 1 just ahead of the Sopranos, BB and Vikings. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on April 08, 2015, 02:03:23 PM
Quote from: charlieTully on April 08, 2015, 01:27:39 PM
Quote from: gallsman on April 08, 2015, 09:29:08 AM
If you can get bored of Deadwood but enjoy HoC 3,I don't think I can recommend anything. It was just plodding and shite for all but about two episodes. Everything they tried to do this season has already been done better and with more style and wit by the West Wing.

I enjoyed the west wing but it was very tame compared to HOC. Have watched the wire thought it was class first couple of seasons. Got a bit ridiculous towards the end.

West Wing is tame compared to HoC in the sense that there are no murders, sex scandals etc. What made HoC really good was Frank's reaction to bring snubbed fuelling his determination to get back at everyone by destroying them and seizing power himself by any means possible. Once he did that and became president, it just became another political drama in my book. One that isn't fit to lace the West Wing's boots.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on April 09, 2015, 10:59:15 PM
So Fortitude is finished. Thank f**k! :D
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on April 13, 2015, 12:50:23 AM
So the first 5 episodes of the new season of Game of Thrones has been leaked.

Spoilers better not be posted in here.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on April 13, 2015, 08:01:35 AM
I must be the only one who thinks game of thrones is a pile of shite!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on April 13, 2015, 08:37:16 AM
Quote from: JimStynes on April 13, 2015, 08:01:35 AM
I must be the only one who thinks game of thrones is a pile of shite!
No you're not, so do I !
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on April 13, 2015, 09:03:43 AM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on April 13, 2015, 12:50:23 AM
So the first 5 episodes of the new season of Game of Thrones has been leaked.

Spoilers better not be posted in here.

Everyone dies.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: clarshack on April 13, 2015, 09:46:45 AM
Quote from: laoislad on April 13, 2015, 08:37:16 AM
Quote from: JimStynes on April 13, 2015, 08:01:35 AM
I must be the only one who thinks game of thrones is a pile of shite!
No you're not, so do I !

i've never watched it and don't think i ever will now as i wouldnt have the time to catch up on all of the seasons.

when it first came out i was watching too many shows and it was a choice between game of thrones or spartacus. i opted for spartacus.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Hardy on April 13, 2015, 10:28:18 AM
Quote from: JimStynes on April 13, 2015, 08:01:35 AM
I must be the only one who thinks game of thrones is a pile of shite!

Nope.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Canalman on April 15, 2015, 11:18:09 AM
Watched documentary last night about underground conversions in London. Very interesting. Truth be told the finished cellars didn't look too nice imo anyway.

The prices being quoted for some of the houses in Mayfair etc were absolutely gobsmacking.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on April 15, 2015, 11:31:03 AM
Quote from: Canalman on April 15, 2015, 11:18:09 AM
Watched documentary last night about underground conversions in London. Very interesting. Truth be told the finished cellars didn't look too nice imo anyway.

The prices being quoted for some of the houses in Mayfair etc were absolutely gobsmacking.
I seen a bit of that myself.Crazy stuff.
The guy paid £1m for a flat that he then knocked down and build ahiuge basement undr and rebuilt the house above. was going for around £5m when finished
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Bingo on April 15, 2015, 11:38:10 AM
Quote from: JimStynes on April 13, 2015, 08:01:35 AM
I must be the only one who thinks game of thrones is a pile of shite!

Never watched them till recently, currently catching up and finished Season 2 last night.

Fairly enjoyable so far, very cleverly done I think with such a range of characters in different locations with a main storyline that is linking them all.

I like that you are nearly drawn to the baddies as been more likeable characters than the ones who see themselves as been the goodies - the halfman and the kingslayer been two.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on April 15, 2015, 11:40:36 AM
Quote from: Hardy on April 13, 2015, 10:28:18 AM
Quote from: JimStynes on April 13, 2015, 08:01:35 AM
I must be the only one who thinks game of thrones is a pile of shite!

Nope.
I thought it was okay until Sean Bean got bumped off, then I realised it was a pile of s....
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on April 15, 2015, 11:42:12 AM
Started GOT last year, first season was pretty good, but every one since has been even better again. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Boycey on April 15, 2015, 11:47:23 AM
I happened on an episode of Fawlty Towers last night on Gold, its still brilliant after all these years. Amazing to think only 12 episodes were ever made.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Bingo on April 17, 2015, 11:02:09 AM
Finished GOT season 3 last night....wow. Intention to watch 1 and ended up watching 3.

The Red Wedding.....didn't see that coming.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Canalman on April 17, 2015, 11:15:56 AM
Finished Banshee S2.Watchable. Not quiet as good as S1. Hard to see it going any further tbh........... plot way too far fetched.

Started Gotham there last night. Ok so far. Surprisingly violent scenes in it so far.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JoG2 on April 17, 2015, 11:40:50 AM
Quote from: Canalman on April 17, 2015, 11:15:56 AM
Finished Banshee S2.Watchable. Not quiet as good as S1. Hard to see it going any further tbh........... plot way too far fetched.


Season 3 is the best imo. 2 episodes in particular were as good as I've ever seen on the box.   Far fetched? Its a TV show, go with it!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on April 17, 2015, 11:54:31 AM
Quote from: Bingo on April 17, 2015, 11:02:09 AM
Finished GOT season 3 last night....wow. Intention to watch 1 and ended up watching 3.

The Red Wedding.....didn't see that coming.

I remember at the time of the wedding there was a whole hoo haa about the show and some massacre so when I did watch it I had sort of spoiled that bit for myself.  Season 4 is amazing too, straight from the first few episodes.

I had watched Gotham but stopped the past few weeks as can't see where it is going.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Bingo on April 17, 2015, 12:19:32 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on April 17, 2015, 11:54:31 AM
Quote from: Bingo on April 17, 2015, 11:02:09 AM
Finished GOT season 3 last night....wow. Intention to watch 1 and ended up watching 3.

The Red Wedding.....didn't see that coming.

I remember at the time of the wedding there was a whole hoo haa about the show and some massacre so when I did watch it I had sort of spoiled that bit for myself.  Season 4 is amazing too, straight from the first few episodes.

I had watched Gotham but stopped the past few weeks as can't see where it is going.

I probably benefitted from only watching that now then, had no idea at all of what was coming.

I reckon I'll have season 4 done over the weekend! Late nights ahead or sneaking off during the day with the ipad to watch a bit.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Boycey on April 17, 2015, 12:28:17 PM
Quote from: Bingo on April 17, 2015, 12:19:32 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on April 17, 2015, 11:54:31 AM
Quote from: Bingo on April 17, 2015, 11:02:09 AM
Finished GOT season 3 last night....wow. Intention to watch 1 and ended up watching 3.

The Red Wedding.....didn't see that coming.

I remember at the time of the wedding there was a whole hoo haa about the show and some massacre so when I did watch it I had sort of spoiled that bit for myself.  Season 4 is amazing too, straight from the first few episodes.

I had watched Gotham but stopped the past few weeks as can't see where it is going.

I probably benefitted from only watching that now then, had no idea at all of what was coming.

I reckon I'll have season 4 done over the weekend! Late nights ahead or sneaking off during the day with the ipad to watch a bit.

Its hard to beat a good binge on a boxset

"Will I go to bed now or watch another quick episode" repeat this process hourly ;D
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on April 17, 2015, 12:28:30 PM
What app do you use to watch the stuff on the ipad?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Bingo on April 17, 2015, 12:57:52 PM
Quote from: Boycey on April 17, 2015, 12:28:17 PM

Its hard to beat a good binge on a boxset

"Will I go to bed now or watch another quick episode" repeat this process hourly ;D

I'm in the bad books though as we started watching it together but I'm a full season ahead now  :)

Quote from: blewuporstuffed on April 17, 2015, 12:28:30 PM
What app do you use to watch the stuff on the ipad?

Sky Go app as I have they have the boxset on that.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Boycey on April 17, 2015, 01:05:41 PM
Quote from: Bingo on April 17, 2015, 12:57:52 PM
Quote from: Boycey on April 17, 2015, 12:28:17 PM

Its hard to beat a good binge on a boxset

"Will I go to bed now or watch another quick episode" repeat this process hourly ;D

I'm in the bad books though as we started watching it together but I'm a full season ahead now  :)

Quote from: blewuporstuffed on April 17, 2015, 12:28:30 PM
What app do you use to watch the stuff on the ipad?

Sky Go app as I have they have the boxset on that.

Doesn't work in my house either, I refuse to watch something at the rate herself does. Women have no stamina :-)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Bingo on April 17, 2015, 02:13:38 PM
And men have no patience  :D
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on April 17, 2015, 02:15:15 PM
I'm surprised anyone that watches Game of Thrones actually has a woman in their lives  ;)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Bingo on April 17, 2015, 02:24:01 PM
Quote from: laoislad on April 17, 2015, 02:15:15 PM
I'm surprised anyone that watches Game of Thrones actually has a woman in their lives  ;)

A curse on the house Laois.....send a Raven to summon my Bannerman.

(I may be watching too much at once).
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on April 17, 2015, 02:25:37 PM
I was in bother regularly over the past few months after going through Dexter and Breaking Bad.  Every night when I got a spare minute and at any point during the day aswell.  Glad I am by that now, was tough going.  That was until I seen Showbox has all of season 3 and 4 of Person Of Interest on it and currently on UK TV its only at the start of season 3.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Walter Cronc on April 17, 2015, 02:42:12 PM
Likely get hammered for this but jeez I was very disappointed with True Detective guys.

Yes the acting was very good but the storyline never really done it for me.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on April 17, 2015, 02:50:15 PM
Quote from: Bingo on April 17, 2015, 02:24:01 PM
Quote from: laoislad on April 17, 2015, 02:15:15 PM
I'm surprised anyone that watches Game of Thrones actually has a woman in their lives  ;)

A curse on the house Laois.....send a Raven to summon my Bannerman.

(I may be watching too much at once).
(http://gifrific.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Homer-yells-nerd.gif)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Bingo on April 17, 2015, 03:15:31 PM
Quote from: laoislad on April 17, 2015, 02:50:15 PM
Quote from: Bingo on April 17, 2015, 02:24:01 PM
Quote from: laoislad on April 17, 2015, 02:15:15 PM
I'm surprised anyone that watches Game of Thrones actually has a woman in their lives  ;)

A curse on the house Laois.....send a Raven to summon my Bannerman.

(I may be watching too much at once).
(http://gifrific.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Homer-yells-nerd.gif)

(http://www.nosleeptilcollege.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/images.jpg)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on April 20, 2015, 11:53:22 AM
Trailer out for the new series of True Detective . . . they might just pull it out of the bag again!!

http://www.joe.ie/entertainment/video-the-first-trailer-for-true-detective-2-is-here/491563
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on April 20, 2015, 12:09:29 PM
Quote from: screenexile on April 20, 2015, 11:53:22 AM
Trailer out for the new series of True Detective . . . they might just pull it out of the bag again!!

http://www.joe.ie/entertainment/video-the-first-trailer-for-true-detective-2-is-here/491563

Looks good, looking forward to it starting.
TV at the minute is poor, so a new HBO series is badly needed
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Esmarelda on April 20, 2015, 03:43:33 PM
Has American Crime being mentioned on this thread? Well done to RTE for picking this up. Very good so far.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: stevecw on April 20, 2015, 06:11:16 PM
Watched Fargo recently, was so good. 10 episodes, just the 1 series but brilliant viewing. Billy Bob Thornton & Martin Freeman were superb in it. Well worth a watch.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: 5 Sams on April 30, 2015, 11:05:16 PM
Discovery HD Sky 520 The Vietnam War.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: fearglasmor on May 01, 2015, 03:27:59 PM
Has anyone watched Peaky Blinders ?
Just watched first two episodes on Netflix.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on May 01, 2015, 03:51:30 PM
Peaky Blinders is decent without being amazing. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jell 0 Biafra on May 01, 2015, 03:53:10 PM
Couldn't get past the awful attempts at Birmingham accents.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JoG2 on May 01, 2015, 03:56:00 PM
Quote from: Jell 0 Biafra on May 01, 2015, 03:53:10 PM
Couldn't get past the awful attempts at Birmingham accents.

and Sam Neil sounding like Harry Enfield's 'William Ulsterman'..."I ASKED FOR CHEDDAR CHEESE AND PINEAPPLE ON A STTTTICK!"
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jell 0 Biafra on May 01, 2015, 03:59:11 PM
Quote from: JoG2 on May 01, 2015, 03:56:00 PM
Quote from: Jell 0 Biafra on May 01, 2015, 03:53:10 PM
Couldn't get past the awful attempts at Birmingham accents.

and Sam Neil sounding like Harry Enfield's 'William Ulsterman'..."I ASKED FOR CHEDDAR CHEESE AND PINEAPPLE ON A STTTTICK!"

Ha ha, have to look that one up again on youtube; a classic.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: muppet on May 07, 2015, 12:27:43 AM
We just finished Season 1 of Marco Polo on Netflix.

Really enjoyed it.

Just scanned the reviews and the critics range from 'turning it off after a couple of episodes' to 'not too bad really'. It does start slowly with a bit too much focus on Polo, but it gets really good as you get to know more of the characters. Netflix has just announced a 2nd season too.

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on May 07, 2015, 10:22:38 AM
Quote from: JoG2 on May 01, 2015, 03:56:00 PM
Quote from: Jell 0 Biafra on May 01, 2015, 03:53:10 PM
Couldn't get past the awful attempts at Birmingham accents.

and Sam Neil sounding like Harry Enfield's 'William Ulsterman'..."I ASKED FOR CHEDDAR CHEESE AND PINEAPPLE ON A STTTTICK!"

I quite enjoyed Peaky Blinders if you can get past the shit accents.

Have to say No Offence the other night was pretty good. Talk about starting a series with a bang it was as shocking an opening sequence as I've seen!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: general_lee on May 07, 2015, 10:27:51 AM
Quote from: screenexile on May 07, 2015, 10:22:38 AM
Quote from: JoG2 on May 01, 2015, 03:56:00 PM
Quote from: Jell 0 Biafra on May 01, 2015, 03:53:10 PM
Couldn't get past the awful attempts at Birmingham accents.

and Sam Neil sounding like Harry Enfield's 'William Ulsterman'..."I ASKED FOR CHEDDAR CHEESE AND PINEAPPLE ON A STTTTICK!"

I quite enjoyed Peaky Blinders if you can get past the shit accents.

Have to say No Offence the other night was pretty good. Talk about starting a series with a bang it was as shocking an opening sequence as I've seen!!
Peaky Blinders is good enough so far... Have only seen the first series though.

The Brummie accents aren't too bad, think they've been captured quite well. The Belfast accent is horrible though! I read Neill had to tone it down as it is also targeted at a US audience; I have never come across anyone that speaks like that! Other than William Ulsterman of course.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Agent Orange on May 07, 2015, 09:35:34 PM
Anyone else watching Peter Kay's Car Share? It's typical Kay, simple Jokes, perfectly timed.

Jap Si  ;D
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: J70 on May 07, 2015, 09:41:46 PM
Probably late to the show, but Better Call Saul was excellent. Looking forward to next season.

Recently watched the first 5 seasons of the Walking Dead, having never seen it. Brilliant stuff!

I started a bit of Lillyhammer, with Steve vanZandt. Basically his Silvio Dante character exiled in northern Norway. Pretty good so far, quite amusing, albeit not too gripping.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: CD on May 07, 2015, 10:00:39 PM
Quote from: Agent Orange on May 07, 2015, 09:35:34 PM
Anyone else watching Peter Kay's Car Share? It's typical Kay, simple Jokes, perfectly timed.

Jap Si  ;D
The dogging had me in stitches. Very funny - well worth a watch
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on May 08, 2015, 10:35:47 PM
Struggling to find a good show to stick with at the minute. Trying to get onto the way of Deadwood at the minute but not really doing it for me at the minute. What do you recommend lads?

Watched The Affair, Peaky Blinders, Walking Dead, House, Broadchurch, Suits, House of Cards and a few others I've missed no doubt. All decent shows. Still nothing to compete with The Wire, Sopranos, The Shield and Entourage though.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on May 08, 2015, 10:42:21 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on May 08, 2015, 10:35:47 PM
Struggling to find a good show to stick with at the minute. Trying to get onto the way of Deadwood at the minute but not really doing it for me at the minute. What do you recommend lads?

Watched The Affair, Peaky Blinders, Walking Dead, House, Broadchurch, Suits, House of Cards and a few others I've missed no doubt. All decent shows. Still nothing to compete with The Wire, Sopranos, The Shield and Entourage though.

Stick with it, it's fantastic.

Aussie show called Underbelly of you haven't seen it is very good, at least the first series.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on May 08, 2015, 11:30:48 PM
Quote from: gallsman on May 08, 2015, 10:42:21 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on May 08, 2015, 10:35:47 PM
Struggling to find a good show to stick with at the minute. Trying to get onto the way of Deadwood at the minute but not really doing it for me at the minute. What do you recommend lads?

Watched The Affair, Peaky Blinders, Walking Dead, House, Broadchurch, Suits, House of Cards and a few others I've missed no doubt. All decent shows. Still nothing to compete with The Wire, Sopranos, The Shield and Entourage though.

Stick with it, it's fantastic.

Aussie show called Underbelly of you haven't seen it is very good, at least the first series.

Watched underbelly. The first series is good but goes down hill after that. Orange is the new black wasn't a bad show either!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jell 0 Biafra on May 09, 2015, 03:15:07 AM
Quote from: gallsman on May 08, 2015, 10:42:21 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on May 08, 2015, 10:35:47 PM
Struggling to find a good show to stick with at the minute. Trying to get onto the way of Deadwood at the minute but not really doing it for me at the minute. What do you recommend lads?

Watched The Affair, Peaky Blinders, Walking Dead, House, Broadchurch, Suits, House of Cards and a few others I've missed no doubt. All decent shows. Still nothing to compete with The Wire, Sopranos, The Shield and Entourage though.

Stick with it, it's fantastic.

Aussie show called Underbelly of you haven't seen it is very good, at least the first series.

Underworld is great; first 3 seasons (haven't seen after that).  The first 2-3 episodes are a bit dodgy, I have to say.  Was going to give up on it, but very happy I didn't.

Same with Deadwood.  Wasn't that taken with it at first, but it's definitely a grower.

Breaking Bad not mentioned in the original list--give that one a go if you haven't already.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jell 0 Biafra on May 09, 2015, 03:24:26 AM
Oh yeah, and Fargo, if you haven't seen it is absolutely fantastic.  Up there with the Sopranos/The Wire.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on May 09, 2015, 01:01:57 PM
Quote from: Jell 0 Biafra on May 09, 2015, 03:24:26 AM
Oh yeah, and Fargo, if you haven't seen it is absolutely fantastic.  Up there with the Sopranos/The Wire.

I didn't give Fargo a chance to be fair. I watched a couple of episodes and the accents and a few characters were annoying me. Must start it up again once I finish deadwood. Breaking bad and Homeland are others I forgot to add to my already watched list. Not really a series but Band of Brothers is probably the best thing i have ever watched. I can't see anything else ever beating it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on May 11, 2015, 09:47:16 AM
Quote from: JimStynes on May 08, 2015, 10:35:47 PM
Struggling to find a good show to stick with at the minute. Trying to get onto the way of Deadwood at the minute but not really doing it for me at the minute. What do you recommend lads?

Watched The Affair, Peaky Blinders, Walking Dead, House, Broadchurch, Suits, House of Cards and a few others I've missed no doubt. All decent shows. Still nothing to compete with The Wire, Sopranos, The Shield and Entourage though.

Game of Thrones, Dexter, Person Of Interest, Breaking Bad?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Canalman on May 11, 2015, 10:14:17 AM
Quote from: JimStynes on May 08, 2015, 10:35:47 PM
Struggling to find a good show to stick with at the minute. Trying to get onto the way of Deadwood at the minute but not really doing it for me at the minute. What do you recommend lads?

Watched The Affair, Peaky Blinders, Walking Dead, House, Broadchurch, Suits, House of Cards and a few others I've missed no doubt. All decent shows. Still nothing to compete with The Wire, Sopranos, The Shield and Entourage though.

Same as me with Deadwood . Gave up after 3/4 episodes. Must be something to it as alot of people rave about it. Not me though.

Give American Horror Story a go. Quirky to say the least.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Agent Orange on May 13, 2015, 12:56:52 PM
If George RR Martin had created Star Trek.

(http://img-9gag-fun.9cache.com/photo/aNZXdOv_700b.jpg)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on May 13, 2015, 01:08:42 PM
Daredevil on Netflix is very good after 3 episodes.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lenny on May 13, 2015, 01:36:47 PM
Quote from: Jell 0 Biafra on May 09, 2015, 03:24:26 AM
Oh yeah, and Fargo, if you haven't seen it is absolutely fantastic.  Up there with the Sopranos/The Wire.

I agree, Fargo was really enjoyable. Not as good as The Wire but a great series nonetheless.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Joe Blob on May 13, 2015, 04:28:55 PM
The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst

6 part HBO miniseries (true story). Absolutely superb.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on May 14, 2015, 08:49:08 AM
I enjoyed the first episode of The Affair last night.
Quite cleverly done. I didnt watch the second one yet, might do that tonight.

Its hard to think of Dominic West as anyone other than McNulty though !
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: 5 Sams on May 14, 2015, 10:47:10 PM
Peter Kay's Car Share. Genius.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on May 16, 2015, 08:11:11 AM
Murder in Successville on BBC3, my new favourite show. I'd imagine it 'll be one of those love it or hate it with no inbetween type of shows.

enjoying the Peter Kay show as well.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: themac_23 on May 16, 2015, 09:46:09 AM
Finished watching the last episode of 'empire' last night, story line was good and some of the chemistry between characters was really good, only thing let it down was the music, everything and i mean EVERYTHING was auto tuned, even when they were just blasting out a song in the house. also the main character is supposed to have been a rapper 'thug' but again all his music is auto tune and pretty much love songs, if you can get passed these two issues i would def recommend it, and the finale sets up for a great 2nd season
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on May 16, 2015, 09:51:14 AM
Anyone seen Frankie and Grace on Netflix?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tbrick18 on May 18, 2015, 12:47:52 PM
Quote from: 5 Sams on May 14, 2015, 10:47:10 PM
Peter Kay's Car Share. Genius.

+1

Some real laugh out loud comedy right there.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on May 18, 2015, 03:24:04 PM
GoT starting to diverge too much from the books for my liking.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: BenDover on May 19, 2015, 09:29:27 AM
They've created that many different character routes, it's beginning to frustrate. Any idea how many more seasons there'll be? I've never read the books and dont plan to at this stage.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JoG2 on May 19, 2015, 09:34:00 AM
Quote from: BenDover on May 19, 2015, 09:29:27 AM
They've created that many different character routes, it's beginning to frustrate. Any idea how many more seasons there'll be? I've never read the books and dont plan to at this stage.

getting frustrating surely, its hopping all over the shop without that much happening. There's only a few left of the current season. With so much to cover, they'd need 20 episodes per season. Its nice seeing alot of the local coastal scenery of late
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Bingo on May 19, 2015, 09:44:29 AM
As far as I gather the TV series has diverted somewhat from the books, mainly due to the writing of the books been behind but the show writers and book writer know the end game and are still working to get there.

The series has been slower than previous years, probably due to the ending of the last and the closure it took to a lot of the plotlines and so many big characters getting the deadner! In hindsight, the first 5 seasons built up to the end of season 5 - the end of the war of the 7 kingdoms. It is now simmering along again and I think it is all building up to the very end over the remaining 3 or 4 seasons.

It hasn't had the shock moments of other seasons so far, was a couple of times last night when you where waiting for a twist or a kill but it never happened.

Its still intriguing though in a different way.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ballinaman on May 19, 2015, 10:37:30 AM
Never a fan when books are based on a TV show, always a let down. Should have just left GOT as a TV show...
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: HiMucker on May 27, 2015, 09:52:02 PM
HD cinema app down!  :-\ :'(
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: BennyHarp on May 27, 2015, 10:37:07 PM
Just finished the first two series of Modern Family, didn't think it was something I'd enjoy but have been pleasantly surprised!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on May 28, 2015, 12:11:25 AM
Quote from: BennyHarp on May 27, 2015, 10:37:07 PM
Just finished the first two series of Modern Family, didn't think it was something I'd enjoy but have been pleasantly surprised!

It's a brilliant comedy. Dips for a bit around S4 but picks up again.

Quote from: ballinaman on May 19, 2015, 10:37:30 AM
Never a fan when books are based on a TV show, always a let down. Should have just left GOT as a TV show...

Nobody biting there  :)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on May 28, 2015, 08:19:27 AM
Quote from: HiMucker on May 27, 2015, 09:52:02 PM
HD cinema app down!  :-\ :'(

I thought it was just something wrong with my connection last night, hopefully it is only a temporary issue.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on May 28, 2015, 08:57:18 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on May 28, 2015, 08:19:27 AM
Quote from: HiMucker on May 27, 2015, 09:52:02 PM
HD cinema app down!  :-\ :'(

I thought it was just something wrong with my connection last night, hopefully it is only a temporary issue.

Showbox is still grand. There's a way round the requirement for MX Player. Download an app from the web (not the Play Store) called Grow Box. This tricks Show Box into thinking it's MX Player and then asked you to open with whatever app you prefer, including casting apps.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on May 28, 2015, 09:04:35 AM
Been watching The Affair on Sky.. seems decent enough so far, good plot (not just the obvious one) but I'm getting the odd glance/stare from the missus !!! not recommended if youve been a naughty boy
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on May 28, 2015, 09:53:31 AM
Quote from: gallsman on May 28, 2015, 08:57:18 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on May 28, 2015, 08:19:27 AM
Quote from: HiMucker on May 27, 2015, 09:52:02 PM
HD cinema app down!  :-\ :'(

I thought it was just something wrong with my connection last night, hopefully it is only a temporary issue.

Showbox is still grand. There's a way round the requirement for MX Player. Download an app from the web (not the Play Store) called Grow Box. This tricks Show Box into thinking it's MX Player and then asked you to open with whatever app you prefer, including casting apps.

Aye, I used Showbox instead and streamed it through Allcast.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: HiMucker on May 28, 2015, 10:02:38 AM
Quote from: gallsman on May 28, 2015, 08:57:18 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on May 28, 2015, 08:19:27 AM
Quote from: HiMucker on May 27, 2015, 09:52:02 PM
HD cinema app down!  :-\ :'(

I thought it was just something wrong with my connection last night, hopefully it is only a temporary issue.

Showbox is still grand. There's a way round the requirement for MX Player. Download an app from the web (not the Play Store) called Grow Box. This tricks Show Box into thinking it's MX Player and then asked you to open with whatever app you prefer, including casting apps.
Good man I will give that a whirl, as I showbox hasn't worked for me as of yet
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Canalman on May 28, 2015, 11:27:56 AM
Halfwayish through Gotham. Tempted to bluebutton it . Seems to be really going nowhere tbh and I see there is close on 20 episodes in it.

Might give Sons of Anarchy another go after the carcrash that was S4 set alot in "Ireland".
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: heffo on May 28, 2015, 11:32:35 AM
Quote from: Canalman on May 28, 2015, 11:27:56 AM
Might give Sons of Anarchy another go after the carcrash that was S4 set alot in "Ireland".

I watched the rest of SOA after that series but have no idea what the hell was going on or happening - it seemed like the same story being recycled over and over
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on May 28, 2015, 11:49:05 AM
Quote from: Canalman on May 28, 2015, 11:27:56 AM
Halfwayish through Gotham. Tempted to bluebutton it . Seems to be really going nowhere tbh and I see there is close on 20 episodes in it.

Might give Sons of Anarchy another go after the carcrash that was S4 set alot in "Ireland".

Its one of two shows I have ever binned (Fortitude being the other).  I usually stick with a show if I have watched a few, but deleted it after the 12th episode.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on May 28, 2015, 01:16:27 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on May 28, 2015, 09:04:35 AM
Been watching The Affair on Sky.. seems decent enough so far, good plot (not just the obvious one) but I'm getting the odd glance/stare from the missus !!! not recommended if youve been a naughty boy
Fantastic show & I know what u mean with the other.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: johnneycool on June 01, 2015, 10:58:38 AM
Quote from: Bingo on May 19, 2015, 09:44:29 AM
As far as I gather the TV series has diverted somewhat from the books, mainly due to the writing of the books been behind but the show writers and book writer know the end game and are still working to get there.

The series has been slower than previous years, probably due to the ending of the last and the closure it took to a lot of the plotlines and so many big characters getting the deadner! In hindsight, the first 5 seasons built up to the end of season 5 - the end of the war of the 7 kingdoms. It is now simmering along again and I think it is all building up to the very end over the remaining 3 or 4 seasons.

It hasn't had the shock moments of other seasons so far, was a couple of times last night when you where waiting for a twist or a kill but it never happened.

Its still intriguing though in a different way.

That aside those women of Dorne are well put together, no wonder Bronn was bleeding from his snout...
;D
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on June 01, 2015, 11:10:51 AM
Quote from: johnneycool on June 01, 2015, 10:58:38 AM
Quote from: Bingo on May 19, 2015, 09:44:29 AM
As far as I gather the TV series has diverted somewhat from the books, mainly due to the writing of the books been behind but the show writers and book writer know the end game and are still working to get there.

The series has been slower than previous years, probably due to the ending of the last and the closure it took to a lot of the plotlines and so many big characters getting the deadner! In hindsight, the first 5 seasons built up to the end of season 5 - the end of the war of the 7 kingdoms. It is now simmering along again and I think it is all building up to the very end over the remaining 3 or 4 seasons.

It hasn't had the shock moments of other seasons so far, was a couple of times last night when you where waiting for a twist or a kill but it never happened.

Its still intriguing though in a different way.

That aside those women of Dorne are well put together, no wonder Bronn was bleeding from his snout...
;D

That Dorne doll was unbelievable last week.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Orior on June 01, 2015, 11:15:02 AM
I watched the first part of a 3-part story and Fred and Rose West last night. It started by analysing both their parents and then reviewing their early years. Quite fascinating.

Why can such gruesome stories be so appealing?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on June 01, 2015, 11:19:01 AM
Quote from: Orior on June 01, 2015, 11:15:02 AM
I watched the first part of a 3-part story and Fred and Rose West last night. It started by analysing both their parents and then reviewing their early years. Quite fascinating.

Why can such gruesome stories be so appealing?

What channel was that on?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: theskull1 on June 01, 2015, 12:08:48 PM
Watched TT3D: Closer to the Edge on late Sat night.

Really enjoyed it. Was up there with "Road"
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on June 01, 2015, 12:21:50 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on June 01, 2015, 11:19:01 AM
Quote from: Orior on June 01, 2015, 11:15:02 AM
I watched the first part of a 3-part story and Fred and Rose West last night. It started by analysing both their parents and then reviewing their early years. Quite fascinating.

Why can such gruesome stories be so appealing?

What channel was that on?

Appropriate Adult??

Very good Dominic West is superb in it its probably a few years old at this stage.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Canalman on June 01, 2015, 12:46:01 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on May 28, 2015, 11:49:05 AM
Quote from: Canalman on May 28, 2015, 11:27:56 AM
Halfwayish through Gotham. Tempted to bluebutton it . Seems to be really going nowhere tbh and I see there is close on 20 episodes in it.

Might give Sons of Anarchy another go after the carcrash that was S4 set alot in "Ireland".

Its one of two shows I have ever binned (Fortitude being the other).  I usually stick with a show if I have watched a few, but deleted it after the 12th episode.



Binned it alright. Not a massively poor show but just couldn't see where it was going especially as it seemed to be moving towards 20 episodes. Sean Pertwee very good as Alfred. Always an excellent actor.

Started The Boss. Excellent so far. Can't believe I didn't come across it before.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: cockahoop on June 01, 2015, 02:14:19 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on May 28, 2015, 01:16:27 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on May 28, 2015, 09:04:35 AM
Been watching The Affair on Sky.. seems decent enough so far, good plot (not just the obvious one) but I'm getting the odd glance/stare from the missus !!! not recommended if youve been a naughty boy
Fantastic show & I know what u mean with the other.

have been watching it myself....a slow burner but very good.

another show i was watching on netflix was prison break,first few series were very addictive but have binned it after 4th...started to drag out the same old story time and time again.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: TopGael33 on June 01, 2015, 03:01:05 PM
Homeland- arguably the best there is.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on June 01, 2015, 06:31:17 PM
I gave up on homeland after about season 3 I think. Started getting shit but from the reports and reviews of people it seems to have picked up after that bad spell. The affair is a good show. Wouldn't watch it with the wife though haha

Watching entourage for the second time. Easy show to watch and ari gold is hilarious.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: BennyHarp on June 01, 2015, 07:17:30 PM
Banshee back on Thursday.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on June 01, 2015, 07:22:18 PM
Quote from: BennyHarp on June 01, 2015, 07:17:30 PM
Banshee back on Thursday.
Wife on holiday?  ;)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on June 01, 2015, 09:01:32 PM
Game of Thrones is just superb, getting better with each episode  imo. Episode  8 is a clinker.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on June 01, 2015, 09:26:32 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on June 01, 2015, 09:01:32 PM
Game of Thrones is just superb, getting better with each episode  imo. Episode  8 is a clinker.

I thought this season wasn't great but I got watching tonights episode earlier... f**king hell that was awesome!!!! Best episode yet by a complete mile!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: johnneycool on June 02, 2015, 08:55:15 AM
Quote from: screenexile on June 01, 2015, 09:26:32 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on June 01, 2015, 09:01:32 PM
Game of Thrones is just superb, getting better with each episode  imo. Episode  8 is a clinker.

I thought this season wasn't great but I got watching tonights episode earlier... f**king hell that was awesome!!!! Best episode yet by a complete mile!!

No spoilers lads, behave yourselves.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: BenDover on June 02, 2015, 09:26:07 AM
Quote from: johnneycool on June 02, 2015, 08:55:15 AM
Quote from: screenexile on June 01, 2015, 09:26:32 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on June 01, 2015, 09:01:32 PM
Game of Thrones is just superb, getting better with each episode  imo. Episode  8 is a clinker.

I thought this season wasn't great but I got watching tonights episode earlier... f**king hell that was awesome!!!! Best episode yet by a complete mile!!

No spoilers lads, behave yourselves.

Pace has def picked up and last nights episodes had me wishing for the next episode. How many episodes will be in this season 10 or 12?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on June 02, 2015, 09:36:43 AM
Quote from: BenDover on June 02, 2015, 09:26:07 AM
Quote from: johnneycool on June 02, 2015, 08:55:15 AM
Quote from: screenexile on June 01, 2015, 09:26:32 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on June 01, 2015, 09:01:32 PM
Game of Thrones is just superb, getting better with each episode  imo. Episode  8 is a clinker.

I thought this season wasn't great but I got watching tonights episode earlier... f**king hell that was awesome!!!! Best episode yet by a complete mile!!

No spoilers lads, behave yourselves.

Pace has def picked up and last nights episodes had me wishing for the next episode. How many episodes will be in this season 10 or 12?

10 I think.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: LeoMc on June 02, 2015, 10:44:54 AM
Quote from: BennyHarp on May 27, 2015, 10:37:07 PM
Just finished the first two series of Modern Family, didn't think it was something I'd enjoy but have been pleasantly surprised!

Same here, have downloaded 4 & 5 to watch on holidays.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on June 02, 2015, 11:08:55 AM
Quote from: LeoMc on June 02, 2015, 10:44:54 AM
Quote from: BennyHarp on May 27, 2015, 10:37:07 PM
Just finished the first two series of Modern Family, didn't think it was something I'd enjoy but have been pleasantly surprised!

Same here, have downloaded 4 & 5 to watch on holidays.

Thumbs up from me, clever sustained comedy writing from the yanks again. Was recommended by a friend and nearly finished season 3, although they are caught up on the latest season and they said the wheels are coming off a bit.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Bingo on June 02, 2015, 11:17:28 AM
Cracking episode of GoT. As always they seem to be able to throw a surprise into the mix and don't under play it when they want a big scene.

10 episodes in a season, so 2 to go and I reckon they'll be top drawer.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Orior on June 02, 2015, 11:49:37 AM
Ahem, Big Brother 5 is watchable in parts. They appear to have paid some bird to go naked.

Other than that, the contestants are all complete w*nkers, especially the Irish lad who is an embarrassment to our nation.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on June 02, 2015, 12:06:04 PM
Quote from: Orior on June 02, 2015, 11:49:37 AM
Ahem, Big Brother 5 is watchable in parts. They appear to have paid some bird to go naked.

Other than that, the contestants are all complete w*nkers, especially the Irish lad who is an embarrassment to our nation.

This post has been reported and hopefully results in a ban!

We're discussing some epic television from last night and you start talking about Big Brother??!! Next thing you'll be telling us how Spencer and his latest squeeze are on the rocks in MIC... You're better than this Orior!!!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on June 02, 2015, 12:38:14 PM
Quote from: Orior on June 02, 2015, 11:49:37 AM
Ahem, Big Brother 5 is watchable in parts. They appear to have paid some bird to go naked.

Other than that, the contestants are all complete w*nkers, especially the Irish lad who is an embarrassment to our nation.
The wife is watching it so I have seen it a few times.

I would like to drop a concrete block on yer mans head that keeps shouting Showbiz...
Then I would like to tie said concrete block to his feet and throw him in a river.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on June 02, 2015, 12:58:40 PM
Quote from: laoislad on June 02, 2015, 12:38:14 PM
Quote from: Orior on June 02, 2015, 11:49:37 AM
Ahem, Big Brother 5 is watchable in parts. They appear to have paid some bird to go naked.

Other than that, the contestants are all complete w*nkers, especially the Irish lad who is an embarrassment to our nation.
The wife is watching it so I have seen it a few times.

I would like to drop a concrete block on yer mans head that keeps shouting Showbiz...
Then I would like to tie said concrete block to his feet and throw him in a river.

The Irish doll is as much an embarrassment as the fella.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on June 02, 2015, 10:27:27 PM
Mandown. Ch4 comedy, 2nd series started last nite with a belter episode, tears of laughter.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Syferus on June 04, 2015, 02:17:16 AM
GoT always feels like it's going at a glacial pace to me, everything seem to take ages to happen but because there's so much happening there's usually something meaningful happening in one of the storylines.

Like that they've sped up the Danys storyline from the books (from the sound of things) because that whole story while interesting still has very little weight in terms of the real game that's happening in Westeros.

Great action set piece there in the last epsiode. I think the WWs have finally graduated from meh to creditable threat with that scene. They were introduced in the very first scene of the series and it's took 48 episodes to get to this point! Hopefully another big set piece to come up north in the remaining two episodes.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on June 04, 2015, 09:17:35 PM
Exiles Vancouver.
What a shower of gimps.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on June 04, 2015, 09:21:09 PM
Naked and afraid.... Discovery channel!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on June 06, 2015, 11:27:29 PM
Quote from: cockahoop on June 01, 2015, 02:14:19 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on May 28, 2015, 01:16:27 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on May 28, 2015, 09:04:35 AM
Been watching The Affair on Sky.. seems decent enough so far, good plot (not just the obvious one) but I'm getting the odd glance/stare from the missus !!! not recommended if youve been a naughty boy
Fantastic show & I know what u mean with the other.

have been watching it myself....a slow burner but very good.

another show i was watching on netflix was prison break,first few series were very addictive but have binned it after 4th...started to drag out the same old story time and time again.
I loved Prison Break..
I read the other day there might be a chance they are bringing it back!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Syferus on June 06, 2015, 11:38:57 PM
Quote from: laoislad on June 06, 2015, 11:27:29 PM
Quote from: cockahoop on June 01, 2015, 02:14:19 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on May 28, 2015, 01:16:27 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on May 28, 2015, 09:04:35 AM
Been watching The Affair on Sky.. seems decent enough so far, good plot (not just the obvious one) but I'm getting the odd glance/stare from the missus !!! not recommended if youve been a naughty boy
Fantastic show & I know what u mean with the other.

have been watching it myself....a slow burner but very good.

another show i was watching on netflix was prison break,first few series were very addictive but have binned it after 4th...started to drag out the same old story time and time again.
I loved Prison Break..
I read the other day there might be a chance they are bringing it back!

It's going to be a bit hard with that ending!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on June 07, 2015, 09:32:19 AM
Quote from: Syferus on June 06, 2015, 11:38:57 PM
Quote from: laoislad on June 06, 2015, 11:27:29 PM
Quote from: cockahoop on June 01, 2015, 02:14:19 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on May 28, 2015, 01:16:27 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on May 28, 2015, 09:04:35 AM
Been watching The Affair on Sky.. seems decent enough so far, good plot (not just the obvious one) but I'm getting the odd glance/stare from the missus !!! not recommended if youve been a naughty boy
Fantastic show & I know what u mean with the other.

have been watching it myself....a slow burner but very good.

another show i was watching on netflix was prison break,first few series were very addictive but have binned it after 4th...started to drag out the same old story time and time again.
I loved Prison Break..
I read the other day there might be a chance they are bringing it back!

It's going to be a bit hard with that ending!
http://theliberal.ie/great-news-prison-break-fans-as-star-dominic-purcell-confirms-that-the-series-will-be-back/
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Syferus on June 07, 2015, 12:16:48 PM
Quote from: laoislad on June 07, 2015, 09:32:19 AM
Quote from: Syferus on June 06, 2015, 11:38:57 PM
Quote from: laoislad on June 06, 2015, 11:27:29 PM
Quote from: cockahoop on June 01, 2015, 02:14:19 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on May 28, 2015, 01:16:27 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on May 28, 2015, 09:04:35 AM
Been watching The Affair on Sky.. seems decent enough so far, good plot (not just the obvious one) but I'm getting the odd glance/stare from the missus !!! not recommended if youve been a naughty boy
Fantastic show & I know what u mean with the other.

have been watching it myself....a slow burner but very good.

another show i was watching on netflix was prison break,first few series were very addictive but have binned it after 4th...started to drag out the same old story time and time again.
I loved Prison Break..
I read the other day there might be a chance they are bringing it back!

It's going to be a bit hard with that ending!
http://theliberal.ie/great-news-prison-break-fans-as-star-dominic-purcell-confirms-that-the-series-will-be-back/

Yeah but one of them is dead in the show..
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: RealSpiritof98 on June 09, 2015, 08:03:08 PM
Need a recommendation for another binge view, loved Walking Dead, Breaking Bad, like the cliff hanger type stuff. Lots of babysitting coming up!!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: thewobbler on June 09, 2015, 09:18:59 PM
I can't believe I'm saying this, but after one of the worst first series ever, and a middling second series, the third series of Person of Interest was extraordinarily good.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on June 09, 2015, 09:43:53 PM
Quote from: RealSpiritof98 on June 09, 2015, 08:03:08 PM
Need a recommendation for another binge view, loved Walking Dead, Breaking Bad, like the cliff hanger type stuff. Lots of babysitting coming up!!!
Vic and The Shield will keep you on the edge of an abyss,
6 series  where he keeps it all together by the skin of his fingertips.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on June 09, 2015, 09:52:20 PM
Just watching An hour to save your life on BBC2.
Amazing stuff.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on June 09, 2015, 09:58:42 PM
Quote from: Main Street on June 09, 2015, 09:43:53 PM
Quote from: RealSpiritof98 on June 09, 2015, 08:03:08 PM
Need a recommendation for another binge view, loved Walking Dead, Breaking Bad, like the cliff hanger type stuff. Lots of babysitting coming up!!!
Vic and The Shield will keep you on the edge of an abyss,
6 series  where he keeps it all together by the skin of his fingertips.

Great show. 100 mile an hour from start to finish.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: 5 Sams on June 09, 2015, 10:40:02 PM
Just watching "8 out 10 Cats does Countdown"... Rachel Riley...mother of god. :-*
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on June 10, 2015, 08:29:04 AM
Quote from: thewobbler on June 09, 2015, 09:18:59 PM
I can't believe I'm saying this, but after one of the worst first series ever, and a middling second series, the third series of Person of Interest was extraordinarily good.

Crazy, I'm just after watching episode 3 of season 4 last night after doing season 3 over the past month and I am actually thinking season 3 and 4 are nowhere near as good as one and 2.

Quote from: RealSpiritof98 on June 09, 2015, 08:03:08 PM
Need a recommendation for another binge view, loved Walking Dead, Breaking Bad, like the cliff hanger type stuff. Lots of babysitting coming up!!!

I'm actually looking forward to finishing Person of Interest as that will be me all done with binge viewing.  Did Dexter and Breaking Bad over the winter and looking forward to being able to go to bed early or something for a change or watching something random instead of being addicted to the same show every night.  Take it you have watched 24?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: BennyHarp on June 10, 2015, 08:37:30 AM
Quote from: RealSpiritof98 on June 09, 2015, 08:03:08 PM
Need a recommendation for another binge view, loved Walking Dead, Breaking Bad, like the cliff hanger type stuff. Lots of babysitting coming up!!!

I'd recommend Scandal - definitely cliff hanger stuff!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on June 10, 2015, 09:07:18 AM
Quote from: BennyHarp on June 10, 2015, 08:37:30 AM
Quote from: RealSpiritof98 on June 09, 2015, 08:03:08 PM
Need a recommendation for another binge view, loved Walking Dead, Breaking Bad, like the cliff hanger type stuff. Lots of babysitting coming up!!!

I'd recommend Scandal - definitely cliff hanger stuff!

Scandal started off well, but has become absolutly ridiculous with the plot lines.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on June 10, 2015, 09:11:01 AM
12 Monkeys is decent enough if you like the time travel type genre.
I never seen the movie version so don't know how much it differs to it.

Another I watched, which in fairness is a bit cheesy, but I got into it was The Last Ship.
Also like Chicago Fire and Chicago PD.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on June 10, 2015, 10:07:39 AM
GoT had another epic the other night. . . it'll be difficult to live up to the last 2 episodes in the finale as there's too much going on that probably needs to be tied off. Fantastic viewing though.

Did I see Khalesi in the trailer for the new Terminator film as a brunette?? Still would!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Denn Forever on June 10, 2015, 10:11:35 AM
Madam Secretary is quite interesting.   US politics, a bit West Wing lite.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on June 10, 2015, 11:00:31 AM
Quote from: Denn Forever on June 10, 2015, 10:11:35 AM
Madam Secretary is quite interesting.   US politics, a bit West Wing lite.

Just finished the first series and despite Tea Leoni's annoying voice it is quite good. Not in West Wing league but very enjoyable and some good storylines. Looking forward to the next season.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tbrick18 on June 10, 2015, 12:16:40 PM
Quote from: screenexile on June 10, 2015, 10:07:39 AM
GoT had another epic the other night. . . it'll be difficult to live up to the last 2 episodes in the finale as there's too much going on that probably needs to be tied off. Fantastic viewing though.

Did I see Khalesi in the trailer for the new Terminator film as a brunette?? Still would!!

This season is just epic.
There hasnt been any reference to the wee lad stark who cant walk any more (Bran?) in this season, I was thinking there'd be something there but perhaps thats next season.
I just hope the last episode isnt a let down given the previous 2.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Bingo on June 10, 2015, 12:37:44 PM
On GoT, I don't expect a massive end of season show, as its still far too open ended on many of the stories for them to be closed off in one episode.

In previous seasons, episodes 8/9 have always been the clinkers and episode 10 ties those down.

To date, season 1,2,3 actually built up to Season 4 and all that happened there. A lot of the characters have moved on from their journeys in Seasons 1-4. I suspect that we will have another 2 or 3 seasons before the final season and that is when winter really does come and they all have to face it.

Been a slower season but I think they have been putting future plotlines down and this took time, a few great episodes recently.

I'd expect Bran to re-appear in future seasons as he will have a big say in the finale I reckon.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on June 10, 2015, 01:11:41 PM
I think there will ultimately be a link between Brann and the dragon(s) and how the white walkers will eventually be defeated.  This season in general has not been as good as the rest though, but it can't be all fireworks every week.  I was hoping that this season would climax with Stannis defeating Bolton but I can't see it being squeezed into one episode.  Cercsei is bound to do her walk in the last episode, been waiting all season for it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: johnneycool on June 10, 2015, 01:20:12 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on June 10, 2015, 01:11:41 PM
I think there will ultimately be a link between Brann and the dragon(s) and how the white walkers will eventually be defeated.  This season in general has not been as good as the rest though, but it can't be all fireworks every week.  I was hoping that this season would climax with Stannis defeating Bolton but I can't see it being squeezed into one episode.  Cercsei is bound to do her walk in the last episode, been waiting all season for it.

Its been bugging me the last few weeks who the big lad 'betrothed' to Daenerys' was in before and then it came to me last night, its the big bloke with the affro out of 'Plebs' FFS!!!

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on June 10, 2015, 01:54:51 PM
The missus is watching Wayward Pines at the minute. Looks like complete dirt but she says its good.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Syferus on June 10, 2015, 07:07:09 PM
Quote from: Bingo on June 10, 2015, 12:37:44 PM
On GoT, I don't expect a massive end of season show, as its still far too open ended on many of the stories for them to be closed off in one episode.

In previous seasons, episodes 8/9 have always been the clinkers and episode 10 ties those down.

To date, season 1,2,3 actually built up to Season 4 and all that happened there. A lot of the characters have moved on from their journeys in Seasons 1-4. I suspect that we will have another 2 or 3 seasons before the final season and that is when winter really does come and they all have to face it.

Been a slower season but I think they have been putting future plotlines down and this took time, a few great episodes recently.

I'd expect Bran to re-appear in future seasons as he will have a big say in the finale I reckon.

In fairness given how the king's blood stuff has played out previously we could see the decisive moment of the Stannis-Bolton stuff next week. Arya is being tested and it'll be interesting what she does.

Last two episodes finally picked up the pace a little. I dunno about season 4 being what it was all building towards either. If anything it was similarly slow until that climax, a climax which was in episode 10 no less.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: BenDover on June 11, 2015, 08:27:03 AM
Who was the man that Arya took to following this week? Time for the other 2 dragons to be released and Tyrion to be a pilot :-)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: johnneycool on June 11, 2015, 08:34:40 AM
Quote from: BenDover on June 11, 2015, 08:27:03 AM
Who was the man that Arya took to following this week? Time for the other 2 dragons to be released and Tyrion to be a pilot :-)

Joffroy's executioner, Ser Boros Blount, took the head off Eddard at Kings landing..

What nrico says..
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on June 11, 2015, 08:39:18 AM
Quote from: BenDover on June 11, 2015, 08:27:03 AM
Who was the man that Arya took to following this week? Time for the other 2 dragons to be released and Tyrion to be a pilot :-)

I think it was Meryn Trant, one of the boys on her hitlist who killed the man who trained her to use the sword.  He also battered Sansa on Joffreys orders at one stage.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: charlieTully on June 11, 2015, 10:27:17 AM
Bloodline on Netflix well worth a watch.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Don Johnson on June 11, 2015, 03:41:27 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on June 11, 2015, 08:39:18 AM
Quote from: BenDover on June 11, 2015, 08:27:03 AM
Who was the man that Arya took to following this week? Time for the other 2 dragons to be released and Tyrion to be a pilot :-)

I think it was Meryn Trant, one of the boys on her hitlist who killed the man who trained her to use the sword.  He also battered Sansa on Joffreys orders at one stage.

Yes he killed Syrio, but we never seen him die on screen...
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Don Johnson on June 11, 2015, 03:41:46 PM
Quote from: Don Johnson on June 11, 2015, 03:41:27 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on June 11, 2015, 08:39:18 AM
Quote from: BenDover on June 11, 2015, 08:27:03 AM
Who was the man that Arya took to following this week? Time for the other 2 dragons to be released and Tyrion to be a pilot :-)

I think it was Meryn Trant, one of the boys on her hitlist who killed the man who trained her to use the sword.  He also battered Sansa on Joffreys orders at one stage.

Yes he killed Syrio, but we never seen him die on screen... 'Meryn f**king Trant' as the Hound called him.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Never beat the deeler on June 12, 2015, 02:57:58 AM
Quote from: Don Johnson on June 11, 2015, 03:41:27 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on June 11, 2015, 08:39:18 AM
Quote from: BenDover on June 11, 2015, 08:27:03 AM
Who was the man that Arya took to following this week? Time for the other 2 dragons to be released and Tyrion to be a pilot :-)

I think it was Meryn Trant, one of the boys on her hitlist who killed the man who trained her to use the sword.  He also battered Sansa on Joffreys orders at one stage.

Yes he killed Syrio, but we never seen him die on screen...

indeed we did not...
(http://gameoflaughs.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/21824_854069008004491_9003232148302509801_n.jpg)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on June 12, 2015, 01:32:33 PM
Can youse set up a Game of Thrones spoilers thread elsewhere.  ;)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on June 12, 2015, 02:00:22 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on June 12, 2015, 01:32:33 PM
Can youse set up a Game of Thrones spoilers thread elsewhere.  ;)
Nrico could fill a spoilers thread all on his own.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on June 12, 2015, 07:35:42 PM
Quote from: laoislad on June 12, 2015, 02:00:22 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on June 12, 2015, 01:32:33 PM
Can youse set up a Game of Thrones spoilers thread elsewhere.  ;)
Nrico could fill a spoilers thread all on his own.
Good point. Maybe Denn should call that other thread Nrico's spoiler thread.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on June 15, 2015, 09:02:51 AM
No spoilers here.  Anything talked about is old news.  Only a fool would be on posting here if they have just started watching season 1.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on June 15, 2015, 12:04:59 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on June 15, 2015, 09:02:51 AM
No spoilers here.  Anything talked about is old news.  Only a fool would be on posting here if they have just started watching season 1.
And only a gullible fool  would want to get past season 1.
;D
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on June 15, 2015, 02:42:28 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on June 15, 2015, 09:02:51 AM
No spoilers here.  Anything talked about is old news.  Only a fool would be on posting here if they have just started watching season 1.

(http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m76xujWon11qjtgmyo1_1280.png)

How I imagine most GOT viewers look like
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: themac_23 on June 15, 2015, 03:22:14 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on June 15, 2015, 02:42:28 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on June 15, 2015, 09:02:51 AM
No spoilers here.  Anything talked about is old news.  Only a fool would be on posting here if they have just started watching season 1.

(http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m76xujWon11qjtgmyo1_1280.png)

How I imagine most GOT viewers look like

i agree, the people on my Facebook and twitter who post about GOT do nothing to change my mind on their appearance lol
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: 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!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on June 15, 2015, 03:50:56 PM
Anyone watch the first Episode of 'Humans' on channel 4 last night?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on June 15, 2015, 03:53:29 PM
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on June 15, 2015, 03:50:56 PM
Anyone watch the first Episode of 'Humans' on channel 4 last night?

Watched it, little intrigued, will give it another viewing next week, but 2 other shows stat next week on Sunday.... True detective and some cop show on UTV
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on June 15, 2015, 03:58:09 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on June 15, 2015, 03:53:29 PM
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on June 15, 2015, 03:50:56 PM
Anyone watch the first Episode of 'Humans' on channel 4 last night?

Watched it, little intrigued, will give it another viewing next week, but 2 other shows stat next week on Sunday.... True detective and some cop show on UTV
Yeah, Im probably the same, interesting enough to make me want to watch again next week, with out being fantastic.
Some intereting plot themes.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on June 15, 2015, 03:59:29 PM
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on June 15, 2015, 03:58:09 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on June 15, 2015, 03:53:29 PM
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on June 15, 2015, 03:50:56 PM
Anyone watch the first Episode of 'Humans' on channel 4 last night?

Watched it, little intrigued, will give it another viewing next week, but 2 other shows stat next week on Sunday.... True detective and some cop show on UTV
Yeah, Im probably the same, interesting enough to make me want to watch again next week, with out being fantastic.
Some intereting plot themes.

I mean how far away are we from having our own 'robot' ? I'd get one tomorrown ffs!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: 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.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: 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...!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: 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!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on June 15, 2015, 08:52:44 PM
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.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: 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.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on June 15, 2015, 09:48:25 PM
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.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Bingo on June 15, 2015, 10:10:33 PM
Holy mother of mercy!

What just happened!!!!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: 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
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Bingo on June 16, 2015, 09:34:14 AM
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.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: 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.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: 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!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ballinaman on June 16, 2015, 10:25:37 AM
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.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: 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.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: 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!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on June 16, 2015, 10:57:01 AM
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. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Bingo on June 16, 2015, 11:01:02 AM
Quote from: ballinaman on June 16, 2015, 10:25:37 AM
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.

Yeah, defo the case, from one of the very first scenes when Jamie pushed the wee lad out the window. Now its like that and his other carryon, never happened and he a likeable character. The hound was a pure killer but had great wit and you would have liked to see him make it.

Few others like that. And then on the other hand, you have the "goodies" who always seem to try and do right but who end up goosed. Very few shows would have got rid of as many of the main characters on the good side.

I read someone that George RR Martin will likely put himself on the grave before he finishes books due to his health and reluctance to address it i.e. he's rather large. I did think he was planning on having the next book out sooner rather than later and that he and the TV showrunners have agreed on the end game and will work towards that.

Margery has done the deed in season 2 perhaps, when she was trying to seduce her first husband, Stannis's brother, to get a child in her but he preferred the company of her brother. I think she even offered that he could join in if it helped. What a classly show!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Dinny Breen on June 16, 2015, 11:35:40 AM
Bit of GOT light hearted relief after last night's intensity.

http://airows.com/culture/jon-snow-from-game-of-thrones-is-the-worst-dinner-guest-in-this-funny-sketch  (http://airows.com/culture/jon-snow-from-game-of-thrones-is-the-worst-dinner-guest-in-this-funny-sketch)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tbrick18 on June 16, 2015, 02:16:31 PM
GOT....best thing on tv by a mile!
Forget Breaking Bad, The Wire, True detective....it's in a whole other class.

The fact that you just cannot predict where the story might go is what is so thrilling about it.
Any character could well get killed in any episode.
I didnt expect the deaths last night, nor did I expect Stannis to finish up the way he did....and wee Arya Stark!

It's going to be a long wait until the next season.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: johnneycool on June 16, 2015, 03:14:57 PM
FFS, stop with this shít. Some of us haven't seen it yet!!!

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Bingo on June 16, 2015, 03:20:38 PM
Quote from: johnneycool on June 16, 2015, 03:14:57 PM
FFS, stop with this shít. Some of us haven't seen it yet!!!

Then why oh why would you wander into the TV thread the day after the finale was broadcast. Do we have to draw up a list of people who watch the show or may watch the show and wait to discuss it until such time as everyone agrees.

There is no hidden spoiler function on the board like other discussion boards, so give yourself a chance and go and watch the bloody thing or just don't open this thread till you have.

I'd agree if people where posting this stuff if it aired in the US weeks ahead or even days ahead but not the case here.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Canalman on June 16, 2015, 03:22:40 PM
Quote from: johnneycool on June 16, 2015, 03:14:57 PM
FFS, stop with this shít. Some of us haven't seen it yet!!!

x1000.

Fat chance they will take heed.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: johnneycool on June 16, 2015, 03:45:48 PM
Quote from: Bingo on June 16, 2015, 03:20:38 PM
Quote from: johnneycool on June 16, 2015, 03:14:57 PM
FFS, stop with this shít. Some of us haven't seen it yet!!!

Then why oh why would you wander into the TV thread the day after the finale was broadcast. Do we have to draw up a list of people who watch the show or may watch the show and wait to discuss it until such time as everyone agrees.

There is no hidden spoiler function on the board like other discussion boards, so give yourself a chance and go and watch the bloody thing or just don't open this thread till you have.

I'd agree if people where posting this stuff if it aired in the US weeks ahead or even days ahead but not the case here.

Someone else had the decency to create a spoiler thread, post there FFS!!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Bingo on June 16, 2015, 04:25:41 PM
Quote from: johnneycool on June 16, 2015, 03:45:48 PM
Quote from: Bingo on June 16, 2015, 03:20:38 PM
Quote from: johnneycool on June 16, 2015, 03:14:57 PM
FFS, stop with this shít. Some of us haven't seen it yet!!!

Then why oh why would you wander into the TV thread the day after the finale was broadcast. Do we have to draw up a list of people who watch the show or may watch the show and wait to discuss it until such time as everyone agrees.

There is no hidden spoiler function on the board like other discussion boards, so give yourself a chance and go and watch the bloody thing or just don't open this thread till you have.

I'd agree if people where posting this stuff if it aired in the US weeks ahead or even days ahead but not the case here.

Someone else had the decency to create a spoiler thread, post there FFS!!!

That was for book spoilers and plot leaks.

The show has been aired, if you where that worried you'd have watched it and not opened a TV show thread the day after it was on TV. FFS, sort yourself out.

And believe me, not even a quarter of what happened has been said on here.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on June 16, 2015, 09:57:03 PM
No game of thrones post since 4.30pm
The deetees kicking in?

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on June 16, 2015, 10:03:19 PM
Some of you pricks need to read the thread title. TV show recommendations not f**king a blow by blow account of every episode. f**k away off to the spoiler thread. And for those in any doubt that includes ANY discussion about plot lines and reveals from S1E1. See yees.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on June 17, 2015, 12:08:02 AM
And I though Ziggy was the Mod.
Well said Mod3.
But Ziggy  in his prime would have sorted that lot out about 10 pages ago.


Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JoG2 on June 22, 2015, 09:59:18 AM
Halfway through The Affair (McNulty from the Wire is in it, and the mad yoke from Luther). Decent enough, 7/10. Like a few series, just sticking with it to see where it goes

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Walter Cronc on June 22, 2015, 04:47:39 PM
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.

Lads lads lads forgetting one woman here. Rob Starks missus. Winner for me with that bad wee rip of a sand sister in 2nd
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on June 22, 2015, 07:58:25 PM
True Detective starts tonight at 9
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on June 22, 2015, 08:48:16 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on June 22, 2015, 07:58:25 PM
True Detective starts tonight at 9
Started at 2am this morning  ;).

Should I set up a True Detective spoilers thread?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on June 22, 2015, 08:52:42 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on June 22, 2015, 08:48:16 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on June 22, 2015, 07:58:25 PM
True Detective starts tonight at 9
Started at 2am this morning  ;).

Should I set up a True Detective spoilers thread?

On sky Atlantic??
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on June 22, 2015, 09:53:35 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on June 22, 2015, 08:52:42 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on June 22, 2015, 08:48:16 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on June 22, 2015, 07:58:25 PM
True Detective starts tonight at 9
Started at 2am this morning  ;).

Should I set up a True Detective spoilers thread?

On sky Atlantic??
Aye it was a synchronised release with the US but I will be watching it tonight like most people. L
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on June 22, 2015, 10:20:30 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on June 22, 2015, 08:48:16 PM
Started at 2am this morning  ;).

Should I set up a True Detective spoilers thread?
I better go watch it before Nrico comes in blabbering...
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on June 22, 2015, 11:22:56 PM
Interesting.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on June 23, 2015, 08:41:36 AM
Looks good. First Series was a bit style over substance imo & the second has undoubtedly got the cool indie vibe about it, but i thought that was very promising, some great tunes too. Not a big Vince Vaughn fan tho.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JoG2 on June 23, 2015, 10:03:20 AM
Quote from: bennydorano on June 23, 2015, 08:41:36 AM
Looks good. First Series was a bit style over substance imo & the second has undoubtedly got the cool indie vibe about it, but i thought that was very promising, some great tunes too. Not a big Vince Vaughn fan tho.

is so money !
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tbrick18 on June 23, 2015, 10:50:08 AM
Anyone watching "The Returned" on Netflix? Not bad at all, a bit weird.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on June 23, 2015, 12:11:38 PM
Quote from: tbrick18 on June 23, 2015, 10:50:08 AM
Anyone watching "The Returned" on Netflix? Not bad at all, a bit weird.

The French one or the US one?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: TheOptimist on June 23, 2015, 01:10:12 PM
Finished watching the first series of Peaky Blinders.

Great show.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: annapr on June 23, 2015, 04:36:52 PM
Quote from: tbrick18 on June 23, 2015, 10:50:08 AM
Anyone watching "The Returned" on Netflix? Not bad at all, a bit weird.
I've been watching one called Resurrection.
It would seem that the two have the same storyline.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggy90 on June 23, 2015, 07:36:05 PM
Quote from: TheOptimist on June 23, 2015, 01:10:12 PM
Finished watching the first series of Peaky Blinders.

Great show.

It gets better and better.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on June 23, 2015, 09:41:30 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on June 23, 2015, 08:41:36 AM
Looks good. First Series was a bit style over substance imo & the second has  but i thought that was very promising, some great tunes too. Not a big Vince Vaughn fan tho.
When you say,  it undoubtedly has got the cool indie vibe about it, what does that mean?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on June 23, 2015, 10:17:38 PM
It hasn't got mainstream sensibilities & it thinks alot of itself.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on June 24, 2015, 12:36:56 AM
I had a look at True Detective  season 2, first episode this evening and I really can't figure out how it got to here,  a piece of crap  from what was season 1. It has the brains and complexity of a Charles Bronson revenge vigilante film,
though still a hundred times better than Game of Thrones.
How come the Irish man gets the role of the drunk who can polish off what looks to be a bottle of bushmills, have a little snooze and be good to go an hour later?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Harold Disgracey on June 24, 2015, 08:36:47 AM
Really enjoyed No Offence on Channel 4, glad it's got a second series. Risteárd Cooper made a very good baddie!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on June 24, 2015, 08:45:41 AM
Quote from: Harold Disgracey on June 24, 2015, 08:36:47 AM
Really enjoyed No Offence on Channel 4, glad it's got a second series. Risteárd Cooper made a very good baddie!
Enjoyed it myself.
Wasn't sure I would when I read one of the storylines but it was very well done.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: The Subbie on June 24, 2015, 10:16:25 AM
Quote from: Main Street on June 24, 2015, 12:36:56 AM
I had a look at True Detective  season 2, first episode this evening and I really can't figure out how it got to here,  a piece of crap  from what was season 1. It has the brains and complexity of a Charles Bronson revenge vigilante film,
though still a hundred times better than Game of Thrones.
How come the Irish man gets the role of the drunk who can polish off what looks to be a bottle of bushmills, have a little snooze and be good to go an hour later?

I know what you mean MS, but the first series was a slow burner as well, 1st 2.5 episodes were just weird then it started and just kept going and going.
First episodes are always about introducing characters and setting context for each.
I'm prepared to give it multiple chances, loved the first series, it got me through a 14 hour Abu Dhabi - Sydney flight!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on June 24, 2015, 10:19:26 AM
The first season was really slow until it reached the present and stayed there.  It was worth it in the end though.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: AZOffaly on June 24, 2015, 01:20:44 PM
Anyone ever watch Rookie Blue on Universal? Relax Laoislad, it's not that sort of Blue. It's a fairly easy watch cop show, tracking a set of new recruits into a PD. The lead girl is something else. Missy Peregrym. It's not one for deep thinkers or anything, but I enjoy it.

(http://img2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20101218204609/rookieblue/images/2/20/Missy_Peregrym.jpg)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jell 0 Biafra on June 26, 2015, 03:28:17 AM
Quote from: charlieTully on June 11, 2015, 10:27:17 AM
Bloodline on Netflix well worth a watch.

4 episodes in, bored out of my mind--does it get any better?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on June 26, 2015, 10:44:29 AM
Quote from: The Subbie on June 24, 2015, 10:16:25 AM
Quote from: Main Street on June 24, 2015, 12:36:56 AM
I had a look at True Detective  season 2, first episode this evening and I really can't figure out how it got to here,  a piece of crap  from what was season 1. It has the brains and complexity of a Charles Bronson revenge vigilante film,
though still a hundred times better than Game of Thrones.
How come the Irish man gets the role of the drunk who can polish off what looks to be a bottle of bushmills, have a little snooze and be good to go an hour later?

I know what you mean MS, but the first series was a slow burner as well, 1st 2.5 episodes were just weird then it started and just kept going and going.
First episodes are always about introducing characters and setting context for each.
I'm prepared to give it multiple chances, loved the first series, it got me through a 14 hour Abu Dhabi - Sydney flight!
With season 1.  it was simple , you had  the crime investigation, the winding path the investigation followed,  Louisiana, music, the detectives' interaction , the work place.  the home situation of both  and  the plot evolved  via the medium of an in-house investigation  bringing it up to a present day investigation, where both detectives had "issues" investigation and personal
But when you think about it, that was a complicated story line , plots, but for us slow people it took its time to evolve and allowed us to absorb the experience.
Season 2 starts off at full throttle by comparison and without the gravitas. In other words, more mainstream, when you'd have hoped that the True Detective series would inhabit another territory less travelled.
I'll still give it a go nonetheless.

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on June 26, 2015, 10:54:30 AM
Are you really reading anything into Colin Farrell playing the whiskey drinking alco cop? (It was Johnnie Walker Blue by the way, I think).

In the first season both of them were alcos and one of then adruggie!

I'm not sure what to make of it either but will give it the benefit of the doubt and keep watching.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on June 26, 2015, 11:06:59 AM
Haven't watched season 2 yet, but going by 1 I was expecting another slow burner.

Hannibal episode 3 of season 3 aired the other night, its floating perilously close to getting the boot if it continues to be as bad.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JoG2 on June 26, 2015, 11:17:16 AM
Ballers ep 1 last night. Enjoyed it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Canalman on June 26, 2015, 11:32:11 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on June 26, 2015, 11:06:59 AM
Haven't watched season 2 yet, but going by 1 I was expecting another slow burner.

Hannibal episode 3 of season 3 aired the other night, its floating perilously close to getting the boot if it continues to be as bad.

Got the boot  (Hannibal) I heard on the radio during the week.

Odd tv series, hugely flawed,  but I still watched it all and will watch S3 which I am recording.

Anyone here watched  Bates Motel? Worth a watch?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on June 26, 2015, 11:55:22 AM
Quote from: Canalman on June 26, 2015, 11:32:11 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on June 26, 2015, 11:06:59 AM
Haven't watched season 2 yet, but going by 1 I was expecting another slow burner.

Hannibal episode 3 of season 3 aired the other night, its floating perilously close to getting the boot if it continues to be as bad.

Got the boot  (Hannibal) I heard on the radio during the week.

Odd tv series, hugely flawed,  but I still watched it all and will watch S3 which I am recording.

Anyone here watched  Bates Motel? Worth a watch?

Far too many dreamy sequences for me now, dominating the majority of episodes and don't know whats the real 'world' at times.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on June 26, 2015, 12:11:07 PM
Quote from: gallsman on June 26, 2015, 10:54:30 AM
Are you really reading anything into Colin Farrell playing the whiskey drinking alco cop? (It was Johnnie Walker Blue by the way, I think).
There's probably nothing to  read into the irish actor playing the role of the drunken alco cop, that it  confirms  the institutionalised stereotype image of the drunken Irish, but who knows?  I like observing the use of stereotypes in films, used to get people through various  believability factors via prejudice ( ever watch Dumbo?  the Lion King?).
The believability factor in this episode, was not that Colin was the drunken alco detective,  but  that after speedily polishing off a bottle of  whatever brand whisky (some 28 units), that Colin was good to go  (after a little snooze), looking sober as a sober judge,  to the scene of a crime. I have never drank a bottle of whisky, not even those teeny ones. Maybe someone else could remark  upon the believability factor of that scene?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on June 26, 2015, 12:24:51 PM
Quote from: Main Street on June 26, 2015, 12:11:07 PM
Quote from: gallsman on June 26, 2015, 10:54:30 AM
Are you really reading anything into Colin Farrell playing the whiskey drinking alco cop? (It was Johnnie Walker Blue by the way, I think).
There's probably nothing to  read into the irish actor playing the role of the drunken alco cop, that it  confirms  the institutionalised stereotype image of the drunken Irish, but who knows?  I like observing the use of stereotypes in films, used to get people through various  believability factors via prejudice ( ever watch Dumbo?  the Lion King?).
The believability factor in this episode, was not that Colin was the drunken alco detective,  but  that after speedily polishing off a bottle of  whatever brand whisky (some 28 units), that Colin was good to go  (after a little snooze), looking sober as a sober judge,  to the scene of a crime. I have never drank a bottle of whisky, not even those teeny ones. Maybe someone else could remark  upon the believability factor of that scene?

Does the Irish stereotype thing apply saying he's playing an American cop? I wouldn't say he was sober as a judge but I would imagine it's possible to drive a car having had a feed of whiskey!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on June 26, 2015, 12:59:23 PM
Quote from: screenexile on June 26, 2015, 12:24:51 PM
Quote from: Main Street on June 26, 2015, 12:11:07 PM
Quote from: gallsman on June 26, 2015, 10:54:30 AM
Are you really reading anything into Colin Farrell playing the whiskey drinking alco cop? (It was Johnnie Walker Blue by the way, I think).
There's probably nothing to  read into the irish actor playing the role of the drunken alco cop, that it  confirms  the institutionalised stereotype image of the drunken Irish, but who knows?  I like observing the use of stereotypes in films, used to get people through various  believability factors via prejudice ( ever watch Dumbo?  the Lion King?).
The believability factor in this episode, was not that Colin was the drunken alco detective,  but  that after speedily polishing off a bottle of  whatever brand whisky (some 28 units), that Colin was good to go  (after a little snooze), looking sober as a sober judge,  to the scene of a crime. I have never drank a bottle of whisky, not even those teeny ones. Maybe someone else could remark  upon the believability factor of that scene?

Does the Irish stereotype thing apply saying he's playing an American cop? I wouldn't say he was sober as a judge but I would imagine it's possible to drive a car having had a feed of whiskey!
A fella from home once remarked that driving home he was that drunk he couldn't see the white line. He still made it though  :-X
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on June 26, 2015, 05:00:01 PM
Quote from: screenexile on June 26, 2015, 12:24:51 PM
Quote from: Main Street on June 26, 2015, 12:11:07 PM
Quote from: gallsman on June 26, 2015, 10:54:30 AM
Are you really reading anything into Colin Farrell playing the whiskey drinking alco cop? (It was Johnnie Walker Blue by the way, I think).
There's probably nothing to  read into the irish actor playing the role of the drunken alco cop, that it  confirms  the institutionalised stereotype image of the drunken Irish, but who knows?  I like observing the use of stereotypes in films, used to get people through various  believability factors via prejudice ( ever watch Dumbo?  the Lion King?).
The believability factor in this episode, was not that Colin was the drunken alco detective,  but  that after speedily polishing off a bottle of  whatever brand whisky (some 28 units), that Colin was good to go  (after a little snooze), looking sober as a sober judge,  to the scene of a crime. I have never drank a bottle of whisky, not even those teeny ones. Maybe someone else could remark  upon the believability factor of that scene?

Does the Irish stereotype thing apply saying he's playing an American cop?
The institutionalised stereotype image of the drunken Irish,is not restricted to certain occupations
For instance when Robbie Keane as captain of LA galaxy was received in the White House by President Obama, the president could not help himself when referring to Robbie's locker being full to the brim with all sorts of alcohol bottles that there would not be room for another trophy.
That was greeted with much mirth and no one thought any more about it. Imagine the furore if eg  Ropbbie was jew and Obama made some jest about Robbie's attire and joked that he must be investing all his money in Goldman Sachs or too stingy to buy a proper dress for his wife?
That jewish stereotype is not institutionalised.

QuoteI wouldn't say he was sober as a judge but I would imagine it's possible to drive a car having had a feed of whiskey!

I can't  imagine what it it would be like to have drunk so much so fast (about 2/3 of a 1.5l bottle of whisky, plus a few beers), then drive  and appear sober as a judge. Would that not be blackout territory?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: The Subbie on June 29, 2015, 12:51:50 PM
Just seen 2nd episode of True Detective, season 2,no spoilers BUT shit just got real.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on June 29, 2015, 08:53:30 PM
Quote from: The Subbie on June 29, 2015, 12:51:50 PM
Just seen 2nd episode of True Detective, season 2,no spoilers BUT shit just got real.

+1... f**k!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on June 29, 2015, 09:14:10 PM
Couldn't believe it when the aliens landed! Unreal.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on June 29, 2015, 09:15:09 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on June 29, 2015, 09:14:10 PM
Couldn't believe it when the aliens landed! Unreal.

With McConaughey flying the ship no less  :o
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on June 29, 2015, 09:24:38 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on June 29, 2015, 09:14:10 PM
Couldn't believe it when the aliens landed! Unreal.
Use the GoT spoilers thread yis bastids.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: general_lee on June 30, 2015, 09:30:29 AM
Orange is the new black is surprisingly good. Just started the second series, similarities with Breaking Bad the way in which the main character develops. Also some female frontal nudity always a pleasant bonus.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on June 30, 2015, 09:35:49 PM
Just finished watching The Honourable woman... Fantastic, slow burner first couple episodes but by feck its great.... Better more dark than any American/Palestinian/Israeli show I've seen... Plus superbly acted throughout
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tbrick18 on July 01, 2015, 02:17:57 PM
Quote from: general_lee on June 30, 2015, 09:30:29 AM
Orange is the new black is surprisingly good. Just started the second series, similarities with Breaking Bad the way in which the main character develops. Also some female frontal nudity always a pleasant bonus.

Yeah a good show, but the second series has a huge lull in the middle but it finishes well.
Watched the start of the 3rd series the other night...looks good so far.

Started watching Humans too....not bad so far. The main Synth is some bit of gear!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Syferus on July 01, 2015, 03:02:37 PM
Humans is the best new show on TV this year.

The Jinx documentary series HBO did on Robert Durst was incredible too.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Canalman on July 01, 2015, 03:31:09 PM
Anyone seen Bates Motel. Worth a start?

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on July 01, 2015, 10:24:38 PM
I just caught up with s2 ep2 of True Detective and it has taken a deep breath, slowed down and allowed the different angles (all dark) to reveal themselves a bit more. Our Colin managed to lift himself out of a method straightjacket and do some acting.  I think I'm in for the long haul.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on July 01, 2015, 11:01:46 PM
Quote from: Main Street on July 01, 2015, 10:24:38 PM
I just caught up with s2 ep2 of True Detective and it has taken a deep breath, slowed down and allowed the different angles (all dark) to reveal themselves a bit more. Our Colin managed to lift himself out of a method straightjacket and do some acting.  I think I'm in for the long haul.
Aye the hook at the end of the episode will have dug deep. Looking forward to it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ONeill on July 01, 2015, 11:26:25 PM
D'y'hink so? Trying not to spoil but the way it ended.....do you really care either way? Much too early, I thought, to give a damn.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on July 02, 2015, 11:36:41 AM
Maybe there's a hint of a spoiler here, therefore
SPOILER ALERT

TD doesn't need a hook it should have trusted in the storyline. It's not the hook that matters, it's the story.
in this story, empathy is required  in order to  care what happens.
  Fwiw,  Colin did open up a bit to reveal something warm and sensitive underneath the social estrangement and the emotional complexity, Empathetic souls  would care about what happens next, is there salvation for Colin? Is he not already beyond the pale of salvation? but he's not the fundamentally rotten to the core character, is he?
Where does his deliverance lie and what path will he take to get there.
The other two characters in the investigation have not been revealed yet,  not enough to care about them yet.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on July 04, 2015, 10:19:59 PM
Ray Donovan back on 15th.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JoG2 on July 04, 2015, 11:14:41 PM
Look forward to the Ray Donovan restarting

Finished s3 of The Americans...good show. Yer one has some chasis.

Enjoy Suits,  however the opening episode of the new season was poor.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on July 04, 2015, 11:23:03 PM
Quote from: JoG2 on July 04, 2015, 11:14:41 PM
Look forward to the Ray Donovan restarting

Finished s3 of The Americans...good show. Yer one has some chasis.

Enjoy Suits,  however the opening episode of the new season was poor.
I was very late to Suits but it's an enjoyable wee show. Only a couple of seasons in on netflix though. The missus is stockpiling TV shows for later in the year!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: The Subbie on July 06, 2015, 01:28:01 PM
True detective Ep 3, no spoilers but mmmmmmmmm.

Also there might be a bit of man love in the air from one of the main characters, see what the rest of his think.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on July 06, 2015, 02:04:39 PM
The first episode or two of the new season of Ray Donovan is on youtube and might also be on showbox or HD Cinema.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on July 06, 2015, 10:06:55 PM
Quote from: The Subbie on July 06, 2015, 01:28:01 PM
True detective Ep 3, no spoilers but mmmmmmmmm.

Also there might be a bit of man love in the air from one of the main characters, see what the rest of his think.
Horse, you must have no gaydar. The missus picked that up in ep1.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on July 06, 2015, 10:12:07 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on July 06, 2015, 10:06:55 PM
Quote from: The Subbie on July 06, 2015, 01:28:01 PM
True detective Ep 3, no spoilers but mmmmmmmmm.

Also there might be a bit of man love in the air from one of the main characters, see what the rest of his think.
Horse, you must have no gaydar. The missus picked that up in ep1.

Would it be the guy who has to take a Viagra to have a rattle at one of the best lookin women on the box by any chance?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on July 06, 2015, 10:40:55 PM
Quote from: Jeepers Creepers on July 06, 2015, 10:12:07 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on July 06, 2015, 10:06:55 PM
Quote from: The Subbie on July 06, 2015, 01:28:01 PM
True detective Ep 3, no spoilers but mmmmmmmmm.

Also there might be a bit of man love in the air from one of the main characters, see what the rest of his think.
Horse, you must have no gaydar. The missus picked that up in ep1.

Would it be the guy who has to take a Viagra to have a rattle at one of the best lookin women on the box by any chance?
;)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: The Subbie on July 06, 2015, 11:00:21 PM
Quote from: Jeepers Creepers on July 06, 2015, 10:12:07 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on July 06, 2015, 10:06:55 PM
Quote from: The Subbie on July 06, 2015, 01:28:01 PM
True detective Ep 3, no spoilers but mmmmmmmmm.

Also there might be a bit of man love in the air from one of the main characters, see what the rest of his think.
Horse, you must have no gaydar. The missus picked that up in ep1.

Would it be the guy who has to take a Viagra to have a rattle at one of the best lookin women on the box by any chance?

none at all, same with my Mrs, she called it for the first episode as well,last night finished very strange didn't it
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on July 06, 2015, 11:11:30 PM
Quote from: The Subbie on July 06, 2015, 11:00:21 PM
Quote from: Jeepers Creepers on July 06, 2015, 10:12:07 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on July 06, 2015, 10:06:55 PM
Quote from: The Subbie on July 06, 2015, 01:28:01 PM
True detective Ep 3, no spoilers but mmmmmmmmm.

Also there might be a bit of man love in the air from one of the main characters, see what the rest of his think.
Horse, you must have no gaydar. The missus picked that up in ep1.

Would it be the guy who has to take a Viagra to have a rattle at one of the best lookin women on the box by any chance?

none at all, same with my Mrs, she called it for the first episode as well,last night finished very strange didn't it
It's just all a bit strange. But liking it more with each episode and warming more to Farrell's character.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: The Subbie on July 06, 2015, 11:24:30 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on July 06, 2015, 11:11:30 PM
Quote from: The Subbie on July 06, 2015, 11:00:21 PM
Quote from: Jeepers Creepers on July 06, 2015, 10:12:07 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on July 06, 2015, 10:06:55 PM
Quote from: The Subbie on July 06, 2015, 01:28:01 PM
True detective Ep 3, no spoilers but mmmmmmmmm.

Also there might be a bit of man love in the air from one of the main characters, see what the rest of his think.
Horse, you must have no gaydar. The missus picked that up in ep1.

Would it be the guy who has to take a Viagra to have a rattle at one of the best lookin women on the box by any chance?

none at all, same with my Mrs, she called it for the first episode as well,last night finished very strange didn't it
It's just all a bit strange. But liking it more with each episode and warming more to Farrell's character.

I'm liking the mayor more and more! Found of the soup thon hoor!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on July 06, 2015, 11:31:10 PM
Quote from: The Subbie on July 06, 2015, 11:24:30 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on July 06, 2015, 11:11:30 PM
Quote from: The Subbie on July 06, 2015, 11:00:21 PM
Quote from: Jeepers Creepers on July 06, 2015, 10:12:07 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on July 06, 2015, 10:06:55 PM
Quote from: The Subbie on July 06, 2015, 01:28:01 PM
True detective Ep 3, no spoilers but mmmmmmmmm.

Also there might be a bit of man love in the air from one of the main characters, see what the rest of his think.
Horse, you must have no gaydar. The missus picked that up in ep1.

Would it be the guy who has to take a Viagra to have a rattle at one of the best lookin women on the box by any chance?

none at all, same with my Mrs, she called it for the first episode as well,last night finished very strange didn't it
It's just all a bit strange. But liking it more with each episode and warming more to Farrell's character.

I'm liking the mayor more and more! Found of the soup thon hoor!!
He must have bought the house from Tony Montana.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ONeill on July 06, 2015, 11:49:38 PM
Hmmm. This is slow. There are some Twin-Peaky bits I like but it's nearly static at times.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: The Subbie on July 07, 2015, 12:07:24 AM
Quote from: ONeill on July 06, 2015, 11:49:38 PM
Hmmm. This is slow. There are some Twin-Peaky bits I like but it's nearly static at times.

last series was the same then,bang, mental.

there's enough there to keep me looking forward to the next one.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ONeill on July 07, 2015, 12:10:18 AM
In the last series the chemistry between the 2 lads was memorable from early on.

This series has a rake of characters fighting their own demons without much connection. Only 3 in I suppose.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Canalman on July 09, 2015, 01:58:47 PM
Been watching the Goldbergs recently, very good. Sort of like the Wonder Years for the 1980s.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JoG2 on July 09, 2015, 02:06:19 PM
Wayward Pines... Good show
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: CD on July 10, 2015, 09:22:20 AM
Quote from: Canalman on July 09, 2015, 01:58:47 PM
Been watching the Goldbergs recently, very good. Sort of like the Wonder Years for the 1980s.
Stumbled upon it myself - really enjoyable show. The dad's hilarious. I think E4 are rerunning all of episode 1 & 2 again
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on July 10, 2015, 09:36:31 AM
Quote from: CD on July 10, 2015, 09:22:20 AM
Quote from: Canalman on July 09, 2015, 01:58:47 PM
Been watching the Goldbergs recently, very good. Sort of like the Wonder Years for the 1980s.
Stumbled upon it myself - really enjoyable show. The dad's hilarious. I think E4 are rerunning all of episode 1 & 2 again

I quite like it as well. You can see from the creators home videos that it's fairly well related to real life which always make these things better. When comedies are too contrived they generally aren't good... Mock the Week being a prime example!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: pullhard on July 10, 2015, 10:23:05 AM
Just smashed out the first season of true directive. Best Show I've seen BB.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Soup an Samajiz on July 10, 2015, 10:54:55 AM
if you never caught Band of Brothers when it was first aired definitely give it a go..
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: NAG1 on July 10, 2015, 02:15:34 PM
Quote from: Soup an Samajiz on July 10, 2015, 10:54:55 AM
if you never caught Band of Brothers when it was first aired definitely give it a go..

Liked it that much got the box set, still worth a view every now and again great series.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on July 10, 2015, 02:25:12 PM
Thoughts on The  Affair now that it has wrapped up?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JoG2 on July 10, 2015, 02:29:49 PM
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on July 10, 2015, 02:25:12 PM
Thoughts on The  Affair now that it has wrapped up?

I spent the whole show unable to decide if the 'bit on the side' was hot or not. She was, she wasn't, she was etc etc
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on July 10, 2015, 02:33:19 PM
Quote from: JoG2 on July 10, 2015, 02:29:49 PM
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on July 10, 2015, 02:25:12 PM
Thoughts on The  Affair now that it has wrapped up?

I spent the whole show unable to decide if the 'bit on the side' was hot or not. She was, she wasn't, she was etc etc
I think that was kind of the point though?
She def looked better in his recollection of events than her own, even down to the way she dressed.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JoG2 on July 10, 2015, 02:34:57 PM
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on July 10, 2015, 02:33:19 PM
Quote from: JoG2 on July 10, 2015, 02:29:49 PM
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on July 10, 2015, 02:25:12 PM
Thoughts on The  Affair now that it has wrapped up?

I spent the whole show unable to decide if the 'bit on the side' was hot or not. She was, she wasn't, she was etc etc
I think that was kind of the point though?
She def looked better in his recolection of events that her own, even down to the way she dressed.

i know what your saying, but I was thinking more in general though. All depending on the camera angle. It was the same in Luther
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: The Subbie on July 13, 2015, 12:36:32 PM
True detective S2Ep 4 , now we're talking!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on July 13, 2015, 12:57:01 PM
apart from the last ten minutes another awful episode
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Geoff Tipps on July 13, 2015, 01:45:29 PM
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on July 10, 2015, 02:25:12 PM
Thoughts on The  Affair now that it has wrapped up?

On the whole enjoyed it. Looking forward to the next series.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on July 13, 2015, 11:23:06 PM
Quote from: Geoff Tipps on July 13, 2015, 01:45:29 PM
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on July 10, 2015, 02:25:12 PM
Thoughts on The  Affair now that it has wrapped up?

On the whole enjoyed it. Looking forward to the next series.
Aye the missus was into it and it grew and grew on me. In the end I really enjoyed it. Cast of good actors and a decent storyline. Plus a good bit of riding. Noah was enjoying single life anyway  ;D
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on July 13, 2015, 11:54:58 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on July 13, 2015, 12:57:01 PM
apart from the last ten minutes another awful episode
And those 10  minutes just happened to be gory, reckless, blood splattering, bullet enhanced mayhem. Probably you would need to watch something else if that's your taste,  You're not from Tyrone are you?

TD s2 ep4   Colin is almost evolved by now,  evolved into a wise man at peace with his place in the scheme of his life, but I missed the transition phase from almost total wreck at the bottom of a whisky bottle (brand name withheld), to ex-wreck making deep fatherly connections with his son.
Maybe some of us Irish people make those giant strides in life without much fuss, just quietly get realised bout the important things.
Also thankfully  for Ireland,  Colin does not let our side down in the gun battle, a gun battle depicted to a level of such viciousness that  people like Gabriel could find  some solace after being forced  to watch the previous 40 minutes of pedantic plot and character development.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on July 14, 2015, 11:33:34 AM
Been watching True Detective and I couldn't really tell you what it is about. Not sure if that is because it's a bit shit and I am not interested in following it or if it is because it is just hard to understand what is going on.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on July 14, 2015, 02:07:31 PM
Showing my naivety but i thought the affair was going to be a one off 10 episode series, watching the last episode i knew the f**kers weren't getting it wrapped up. Why do they have to rip the hole out of everything, it would be original now for a 10 episode show to be produced, get excellent  reviews and just leave it at that without another series. Series 2 will see a dilution of the quality.

Noah's wife knocked own & killed Pacey's brother - cert.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ONeill on July 14, 2015, 10:41:18 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on July 14, 2015, 11:33:34 AM
Been watching True Detective and I couldn't really tell you what it is about. Not sure if that is because it's a bit shit and I am not interested in following it or if it is because it is just hard to understand what is going on.

I fell asleep during episode 4. I don't give a hoot about Vince shooting blanks, Colin's sobering, the homosexuality or yer blade ridin her work mate. Even that shoot-out at the ended was a bit....shit.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: annapr on July 14, 2015, 10:47:00 PM
Quote from: Main Street on July 13, 2015, 11:54:58 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on July 13, 2015, 12:57:01 PM
apart from the last ten minutes another awful episode
And those 10  minutes just happened to be gory, reckless, blood splattering, bullet enhanced mayhem. Probably you would need to watch something else if that's your taste,  You're not from Tyrone are you?

TD s2 ep4   Colin is almost evolved by now,  evolved into a wise man at peace with his place in the scheme of his life, but I missed the transition phase from almost total wreck at the bottom of a whisky bottle (brand name withheld), to ex-wreck making deep fatherly connections with his son.
Maybe some of us Irish people make those giant strides in life without much fuss, just quietly get realised bout the important things.
Also thankfully  for Ireland,  Colin does not let our side down in the gun battle, a gun battle depicted to a level of such viciousness that  people like Gabriel could find  some solace after being forced  to watch the previous 40 minutes of pedantic plot and character development.
You talk some amount of shite.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on July 14, 2015, 11:07:01 PM
Or maybe MS is Mr. Pizzolatto and I've offended his baby
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on July 14, 2015, 11:34:48 PM
I'm enjoyong TD2, better than the first one imo. First time i've thought that Vince Vaughan can actually act.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on July 14, 2015, 11:41:43 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on July 14, 2015, 11:34:48 PM
I'm enjoyong TD2, better than the first one imo. First time i've thought that Vince Vaughan can actually act.
He's so money and he doesn't even know it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ballinaman on July 22, 2015, 10:26:46 AM
Quote from: bennydorano on July 14, 2015, 11:34:48 PM
I'm enjoyong TD2, better than the first one imo. First time i've thought that Vince Vaughan can actually act.
Up to episode 5 now and I'm done with it.
Cardboard dialogue and characters I couldn't give a shite about. Nothing new whatsoever. Indie vibe me howal
Casper the friendly ghost be worth watching instead of it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on July 22, 2015, 10:30:01 AM
Quote from: ballinaman on July 22, 2015, 10:26:46 AM
Quote from: bennydorano on July 14, 2015, 11:34:48 PM
I'm enjoyong TD2, better than the first one imo. First time i've thought that Vince Vaughan can actually act.
Up to episode 5 now and I'm done with it.
Cardboard dialogue and characters I couldn't give a shite about. Nothing new whatsoever. Indie vibe me howal
Casper the friendly ghost be worth watching instead of it.

Watched episode 5 last night of TD2, still nothing special.  Nowhere near as good as season 1 so far.  Will stick with it as near the end now.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Soup an Samajiz on July 22, 2015, 11:02:03 AM
just get watchin Suits and be done with it all.. Duno how they've managed to still keep the office interesting for 5 seasons now because I really thought it would get stale but it hasn't at all in my opinion.. lovin it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JoG2 on July 22, 2015, 11:07:49 AM
Quote from: Soup an Samajiz on July 22, 2015, 11:02:03 AM
just get watchin Suits and be done with it all.. Duno how they've managed to still keep the office interesting for 5 seasons now because I really thought it would get stale but it hasn't at all in my opinion.. lovin it.

quite easy

(http://i.imgur.com/2YDHsnr.jpg)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Soup an Samajiz on July 22, 2015, 11:30:37 AM
Quote from: JoG2 on July 22, 2015, 11:07:49 AM
Quote from: Soup an Samajiz on July 22, 2015, 11:02:03 AM
just get watchin Suits and be done with it all.. Duno how they've managed to still keep the office interesting for 5 seasons now because I really thought it would get stale but it hasn't at all in my opinion.. lovin it.

quite easy

(http://i.imgur.com/2YDHsnr.jpg)

More of a Rachel Zane guy myself
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on July 22, 2015, 11:37:42 AM
Quote from: Soup an Samajiz on July 22, 2015, 11:30:37 AM
Quote from: JoG2 on July 22, 2015, 11:07:49 AM
Quote from: Soup an Samajiz on July 22, 2015, 11:02:03 AM
just get watchin Suits and be done with it all.. Duno how they've managed to still keep the office interesting for 5 seasons now because I really thought it would get stale but it hasn't at all in my opinion.. lovin it.

quite easy

(http://i.imgur.com/2YDHsnr.jpg)

More of a Rachel Zane guy myself

Me too... what the deuce is the craic with posting pictures of gingers... there's another thread for that!!

http://gaaboard.com/board/index.php?topic=13705.msg638954#msg638954
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ONeill on July 22, 2015, 10:22:45 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on July 22, 2015, 10:26:46 AM
Quote from: bennydorano on July 14, 2015, 11:34:48 PM
I'm enjoyong TD2, better than the first one imo. First time i've thought that Vince Vaughan can actually act.
Up to episode 5 now and I'm done with it.
Cardboard dialogue and characters I couldn't give a shite about. Nothing new whatsoever. Indie vibe me howal
Casper the friendly ghost be worth watching instead of it.

The direction was a joke. The cliché mountain was already at a dizzying level before the Vaughan pre-sex scene and the shared cigarette afterwards. It became laughable.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Syferus on July 22, 2015, 10:29:38 PM
Season 2 has been excellent overall.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on July 22, 2015, 10:47:59 PM
I can't make up my mind if Vaughan's wife is hot or not.

On another note, I've just started watching Its Always Sunny In Philadelphia on Showbox.
Not sure what to make of it. Is it worth staying with.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: trileacman on July 22, 2015, 11:28:58 PM
True Detective is f**king shite this season after a brilliant first season. Suffering from writers who think they're the f**king coolest, smartest fcukers to ever lift a pen despite the series being littered with cliches, the kid getting bullied has to be a fat ginger, Colin's old man is a drunk cop and a shitty father, etc. I actually think the cast is really strong and could've worked out if they'd bothered their hole to write a f**king storyline. I'd say they shit themselves when they cast Vince as the bad guy, "look it's a comedy guy as the serious, violent mob boss, aren't we fcking geniuses. Here's another mopey cnut with a guitar singing the same depressing song week on week, series complete lads."
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on July 22, 2015, 11:31:32 PM
Sunny in Phili is a superb show, from Series 4 on it justs gets better & better.

Finished a bit of a Veep marathon up to the finale of Series 4, funny shit, some one liners flying about.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bridgegael on July 22, 2015, 11:44:48 PM
Watching Band of Brothers again on sky atlantic. Quality show
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: 5 Sams on July 23, 2015, 12:07:17 AM
Quote from: bridgegael on July 22, 2015, 11:44:48 PM
Watching Band of Brothers again on sky atlantic. Quality show

+1. Took a while to get used to Ross from Friends though.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Soup an Samajiz on July 23, 2015, 09:02:20 AM
Quote from: 5 Sams on July 23, 2015, 12:07:17 AM
Quote from: bridgegael on July 22, 2015, 11:44:48 PM
Watching Band of Brothers again on sky atlantic. Quality show

+1. Took a while to get used to Ross from Friends though.

Never had a problem with Ross in the middle of it, I know so many 1s think different but I thought he was great in it. The first few episodes Curahee and the training leading up to D-day was really brilliant.. from then on your just immersed in the hole thing, Pacific was a big let down for me after
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on July 23, 2015, 09:28:15 AM
Quote from: bennydorano on July 22, 2015, 11:31:32 PM
Sunny in Phili is a superb show, from Series 4 on it justs gets better & better.

Finished a bit of a Veep marathon up to the finale of Series 4, funny shit, some one liners flying about.

Hasn't got a patch on Thick of It in my opinion. Malcolm Tucker is one of the great comedy characters of all time he's absolutely superb.

"I need you lot to make like a tree and go f**k yourselves"
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ballinaman on July 23, 2015, 09:30:01 AM
Quote from: laoislad on July 22, 2015, 10:47:59 PM
I can't make up my mind if Vaughan's wife is hot or not.

On another note, I've just started watching Its Always Sunny In Philadelphia on Showbox.
Not sure what to make of it. Is it worth staying with.
Sunny in Phildephia is quality, prepared to get offended by some parts of it. Definitely won't suit some people but into it's 10th season now, I think it's hilarious.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on July 23, 2015, 12:35:51 PM
Quote from: screenexile on July 23, 2015, 09:28:15 AM
Quote from: bennydorano on July 22, 2015, 11:31:32 PM
Sunny in Phili is a superb show, from Series 4 on it justs gets better & better.

Finished a bit of a Veep marathon up to the finale of Series 4, funny shit, some one liners flying about.

Hasn't got a patch on Thick of It in my opinion. Malcolm Tucker is one of the great comedy characters of all time he's absolutely superb.

"I need you lot to make like a tree and go f**k yourselves"
Yeah, The Thick of it was a bit special. Veep is very funny too though. Whereas the uk version got out at the top, the US version will probably be milked to death.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on July 23, 2015, 01:36:52 PM
Does the picture quality improve with each series of Sunny as S1 is poor enough when I watched it via Netflix? Great show though, I must get back on it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Two Hands FFS on July 23, 2015, 04:17:31 PM
Anyone watch House of Lies? Trying to find somewhere to watch Series 3 as I missed it on Sky Atlantic
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Longshanks on July 27, 2015, 03:35:19 PM
Any of you watch Justified? I've tore through about 4 seasons, great show in my opinion and only 13 episodes each season with 6 seasons overall.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JoG2 on July 27, 2015, 03:51:16 PM
Quote from: Longshanks on July 27, 2015, 03:35:19 PM
Any of you watch Justified? I've tore through about 4 seasons, great show in my opinion and only 13 episodes each season with 6 seasons overall.

superb show. You'll enjoy Banshee (if you haven't already watched it) Longshanks
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on July 27, 2015, 10:59:42 PM
True Detective 2 is just class
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on July 27, 2015, 11:57:53 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on July 27, 2015, 10:59:42 PM
True Detective 2 is just class

It was shite until this week's episode but that was magnificent.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Longshanks on July 28, 2015, 02:33:05 PM
Quote from: gallsman on July 27, 2015, 11:57:53 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on July 27, 2015, 10:59:42 PM
True Detective 2 is just class

It was shite until this week's episode but that was magnificent.

Have to agree, its took its time to get going but the end of episode 4 really kicked it off, anyone else think Colin Farrell looks like he has aged about 10 years in a couple of epsiodes...
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: trileacman on July 28, 2015, 06:25:08 PM
Quote from: gallsman on July 27, 2015, 11:57:53 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on July 27, 2015, 10:59:42 PM
True Detective 2 is just class

It was shite until this week's episode but that was magnificent.

The ending was good but that shite between Vaughan and your young fella was stomach-churning.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on July 29, 2015, 12:26:46 AM
I've discovered Strike Back on my On Demand channels - gone through Seasons 2 and 3 so far - Season 1 didn't air in the US - I believe the final season is starting next week.

A combination of Banshee, Homeland and 24 - perfect turn your brain off television - yer man Scott in it would give Sheriff Hook a run for his money in Banshee
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: BenDover on July 29, 2015, 08:10:27 AM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on July 29, 2015, 12:26:46 AM
I've discovered Strike Back on my On Demand channels - gone through Seasons 2 and 3 so far - Season 1 didn't air in the US - I believe the final season is starting next week.

A combination of Banshee, Homeland and 24 - perfect turn your brain off television - yer man Scott in it would give Sheriff Hook a run for his money in Banshee
Having been watching this myself onto Season 4 now I think, reminds me of Commando 2 men in this case can kill or blow up almost anything
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on July 29, 2015, 08:28:36 AM
Just watched True Detectives latest episode last night waiting for something special, still waiting. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JoG2 on July 29, 2015, 08:37:31 AM
I've thrown the towel in re True Detective  2. Wouldn't be arsed.  The first season was alright.  9 episodes of chat and watching men can and fag and then they introduce the baddy who we really knew buck all about,  meh

Watched the first episode of Witnesses,  the French crime show on C4. Looks good.  The lead detective is nice

Ballers starring the Rock.  5 odd episodes in. Decent craic,  though the episodes are way too short
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tyrone girl on July 29, 2015, 09:26:52 AM
Wentworth is great. Season 3 just started last week.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on July 29, 2015, 09:31:48 AM
Watching Ballers as well. Really enjoying it so far.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Soup an Samajiz on July 29, 2015, 09:48:19 AM
Started Friday Night Lights for about the 5th rerun.. deadly shtuff
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Canalman on July 29, 2015, 10:22:01 AM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on July 29, 2015, 12:26:46 AM
I've discovered Strike Back on my On Demand channels - gone through Seasons 2 and 3 so far - Season 1 didn't air in the US - I believe the final season is starting next week.

A combination of Banshee, Homeland and 24 - perfect turn your brain off television - yer man Scott in it would give Sheriff Hook a run for his money in Banshee



Yep, watching the current season . To say it beggars belief is an understatement.

We have nothing to fear from North Korea if this tv series is anything to go by. Its soldiers just seem to want to run straight into gunfire at every opportunity...... in their droves.


SPOILER ALERT






Lads last week I think waltzed into NK and destroyed a power station........... and then escaped from custody.
Makes the Germans in Where Eagles Dare or Kellys Heroes seem like special forces by comparison.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on July 29, 2015, 10:38:57 AM
Quote from: Soup an Samajiz on July 29, 2015, 09:48:19 AM
Started Friday Night Lights for about the 5th rerun.. deadly shtuff

Only for the first few seasons. Once he leaves the Panthers it becomes very soap-like. Kyle Chandler a great actor though.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: charlieTully on July 29, 2015, 10:44:42 AM
Probably been mentioned before but the US version of the office is brilliant.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on July 29, 2015, 11:04:34 AM
Quote from: gallsman on July 27, 2015, 11:57:53 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on July 27, 2015, 10:59:42 PM

True Detective 2 is just class

It was shite until this week's episode but that was magnificent.
Watched it at 6am this morning when I was feeding the younglad.
Fantastic episode.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: pullhard on July 29, 2015, 11:08:23 AM
Looking for funny light tv series, which the fairer sex should enjoy
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Gold on July 29, 2015, 11:14:02 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on July 29, 2015, 08:28:36 AM
Just watched True Detectives latest episode last night waiting for something special, still waiting.

Agree. Big let-down after the 1st series, which was quite decent

This weeks episode was a bit better, but only that

VV's wife annoys me
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Soup an Samajiz on July 29, 2015, 11:22:07 AM
Quote from: gallsman on July 29, 2015, 10:38:57 AM
Quote from: Soup an Samajiz on July 29, 2015, 09:48:19 AM
Started Friday Night Lights for about the 5th rerun.. deadly shtuff

Only for the first few seasons. Once he leaves the Panthers it becomes very soap-like. Kyle Chandler a great actor though.

Ach aye, Go Panthers like... but Riggins still hangs about for the 4th and 5th.. id hang about just to have alocka brewskies with that fella anytime.. Jason Street annoys me
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Muzz on July 29, 2015, 11:38:36 AM
Quote from: pullhard on July 29, 2015, 11:08:23 AM
Looking for funny light tv series, which the fairer sex should enjoy

Have you tried Orange is the new Black?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on July 29, 2015, 12:18:19 PM
Quote from: Muzz on July 29, 2015, 11:38:36 AM
Quote from: pullhard on July 29, 2015, 11:08:23 AM
Looking for funny light tv series, which the fairer sex should enjoy

Have you tried Orange is the new Black?

Light??!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Muzz on July 29, 2015, 01:00:34 PM
You not think its light?

To be fair funny and which the fairer sex should enjoy - it definitely ticks the boxes.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: 5 Sams on August 04, 2015, 10:56:05 PM
Just watched "Good Job: Stories of the FDNY" Steve Buscemi was interviewing some of his old mates as he used to be a fireman in NYC. Fascinating esp. the 911 stuff. Brave men and a lot of 2nd and 3rd generation Irish.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JoG2 on August 05, 2015, 09:48:39 AM
Looking for a new show, I've added the following into my favourites folder in Movie HD. Any one in particular I should go for? (boxsets I've enjoyed: Hell on Wheels, Wire, Dexter, Deadwood, BB, Boston Legal, Suits)

The Originals
The Newsroom
Sense 8
Castle
Hannibal
Marco Polo
The Pillars of the Earth

thanks
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tbrick18 on August 05, 2015, 10:11:20 AM
Quote from: JoG2 on August 05, 2015, 09:48:39 AM
Looking for a new show, I've added the following into my favourites folder in Movie HD. Any one in particular I should go for? (boxsets I've enjoyed: Hell on Wheels, Wire, Dexter, Deadwood, BB, Boston Legal, Suits)

The Originals
The Newsroom
Sense 8
Castle
Hannibal
Marco Polo
The Pillars of the Earth

thanks

I started watching Marco Polo....got bored by it and gave up. Not as good as it could have been I think.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on August 11, 2015, 05:20:14 PM
True Detective 2 consigned to history, thank God. Such a letdown after the first season.

Good, and funny, summary of plot up until start of Ep 8 here:

http://www.slate.com/blogs/browbeat/2015/08/03/true_detective_season_two_a_guide_to_the_plot_of_this_confusing_season.html (http://www.slate.com/blogs/browbeat/2015/08/03/true_detective_season_two_a_guide_to_the_plot_of_this_confusing_season.html)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on August 11, 2015, 08:48:33 PM
Quote from: gallsman on August 11, 2015, 05:20:14 PM
True Detective 2 consigned to history, thank God. Such a letdown after the first season.

Good, and funny, summary of plot up until start of Ep 8 here:

http://www.slate.com/blogs/browbeat/2015/08/03/true_detective_season_two_a_guide_to_the_plot_of_this_confusing_season.html (http://www.slate.com/blogs/browbeat/2015/08/03/true_detective_season_two_a_guide_to_the_plot_of_this_confusing_season.html)

It loved itself a bit much and the plot was nearly too complicated but there was something I liked about it. Vaughan and McAdams switching things up was refreshing and they're great actors, some of the scenes were epic as well. Id give it a 6.5/10... Lots of room for improvement but watchable.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on August 11, 2015, 10:52:42 PM
Slightly disappointed with the last episode but overall I loved series 2, thought it much superior to the 1st.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on August 11, 2015, 11:23:00 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on August 11, 2015, 10:52:42 PM
Slightly disappointed with the last episode but overall I loved series 2, thought it much superior to the 1st.
I think a lot of people have been unduly hard on it. I preferred the first but I think the second was a good un too. I would like to see Farrell and Vaughn making some decent films now.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on August 11, 2015, 11:31:47 PM
Seen trailer for season 5 of Homeland... Looks great, coming out in the Autumn I think
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on August 12, 2015, 12:00:42 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on August 11, 2015, 11:23:00 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on August 11, 2015, 10:52:42 PM
Slightly disappointed with the last episode but overall I loved series 2, thought it much superior to the 1st.
I think a lot of people have been unduly hard on it. I preferred the first but I think the second was a good un too. I would like to see Farrell and Vaughn making some decent films now.

I thought it was absolutely shite. The writing was all over the place, what "plot" existed was ridiculously over convoluted and the characters themselves were boring as hell.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Syferus on August 12, 2015, 12:19:37 AM
Quote from: bennydorano on August 11, 2015, 10:52:42 PM
Slightly disappointed with the last episode but overall I loved series 2, thought it much superior to the 1st.

It has to be one of the bleakest endings to a TV series I've ever seen. That ending highlights to me just how much you want a conventional ending where the 'good' guys win or there's some sense of enlightenment. It was a very brave way to end a story in fairness.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: reddgnhand on August 12, 2015, 12:36:03 AM
Just finished watching "The Wire" really enjoyed it although the dialect was hard to follow at times.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on August 12, 2015, 10:49:50 AM
Quote from: Syferus on August 12, 2015, 12:19:37 AM
Quote from: bennydorano on August 11, 2015, 10:52:42 PM
Slightly disappointed with the last episode but overall I loved series 2, thought it much superior to the 1st.

It has to be one of the bleakest endings to a TV series I've ever seen. That ending highlights to me just how much you want a conventional ending where the 'good' guys win or there's some sense of enlightenment. It was a very brave way to end a story in fairness.
I normally am very detached when watching shows like this were you know it's rarely gonna end well for the main protagonists, but I so wanted V.V to make it and the only main character who made it was the one who annoyed the shite out of me.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on August 12, 2015, 11:01:45 AM
Off work this week & have the first 2 series of Banshee downloaded, i dunno what to make of it tbh. It's a bit rednecky for my taste i think, some A team traits and ridiculous fight scences - the one i watched last nite was like Peter & the Rooster outa family guy. Lots of random riding too.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on August 12, 2015, 11:14:43 AM
Quote from: bennydorano on August 12, 2015, 11:01:45 AM
Off work this week & have the first 2 series of Banshee downloaded, i dunno what to make of it tbh. It's a bit rednecky for my taste i think, some A team traits and ridiculous fight scences - the one i watched last nite was like Peter & the Rooster outa family guy. Lots of random riding too.

you say this like its a bad thing  :)

I too thought True Detective 2 wasn't a patch on the first series. Hard to make them out at times, v hard to follow.  Wifey was askin me questions throughout last episode as she gave up on it, my response every fcukin time was "dunno" :-[
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Denn Forever on August 12, 2015, 11:39:28 AM
Does anyone else find it difficult to hear the Dialogue when the |Holmes character speaks?  All the rest are fine.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on August 12, 2015, 12:10:44 PM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on August 12, 2015, 11:14:43 AM
Quote from: bennydorano on August 12, 2015, 11:01:45 AM
Off work this week & have the first 2 series of Banshee downloaded, i dunno what to make of it tbh. It's a bit rednecky for my taste i think, some A team traits and ridiculous fight scences - the one i watched last nite was like Peter & the Rooster outa family guy. Lots of random riding too.

you say this like its a bad thing  :)

I too thought True Detective 2 wasn't a patch on the first series. Hard to make them out at times, v hard to follow.  Wifey was askin me questions throughout last episode as she gave up on it, my response every fcukin time was "dunno" :-[

Jesus I had that crap too!!! It's complicated enough for me to get my head around let alone try and get the missus to try and understand it!!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on August 12, 2015, 12:15:03 PM
Quote from: screenexile on August 12, 2015, 12:10:44 PM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on August 12, 2015, 11:14:43 AM
Quote from: bennydorano on August 12, 2015, 11:01:45 AM
Off work this week & have the first 2 series of Banshee downloaded, i dunno what to make of it tbh. It's a bit rednecky for my taste i think, some A team traits and ridiculous fight scences - the one i watched last nite was like Peter & the Rooster outa family guy. Lots of random riding too.

you say this like its a bad thing  :)

I too thought True Detective 2 wasn't a patch on the first series. Hard to make them out at times, v hard to follow.  Wifey was askin me questions throughout last episode as she gave up on it, my response every fcukin time was "dunno" :-[

Jesus I had that crap too!!! It's complicated enough for me to get my head around let alone try and get the missus to try and understand it!!!

lol; to be fair its normally the other way around with us; that's why I was a bit disappointed when herself gave up on it! My understanding of it was passed on in about two sentences, with every question I was thinking "ive been watchin this guff for 8weeks, and I don't know sh1t"  :D
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on August 13, 2015, 10:59:22 AM
True Detective season 2 was average enough, with a predictably poor ending.  Not a patch on season 1. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on August 13, 2015, 01:18:18 PM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on August 12, 2015, 11:14:43 AM
Quote from: bennydorano on August 12, 2015, 11:01:45 AM
Off work this week & have the first 2 series of Banshee downloaded, i dunno what to make of it tbh. It's a bit rednecky for my taste i think, some A team traits and ridiculous fight scences - the one i watched last nite was like Peter & the Rooster outa family guy. Lots of random riding too.

you say this like its a bad thing  :)

I too thought True Detective 2 wasn't a patch on the first series. Hard to make them out at times, v hard to follow.  Wifey was askin me questions throughout last episode as she gave up on it, my response every fcukin time was "dunno" :-[
For those who have watched the final episode.

I turned on the subtitles and it helped to decipher the mumbles. Same with season one where I needed subtitles to understand Rust's strangulated drawl  and what Woody was mumbling through the gobstopper he was rolling around his mouth.
Season 2  showed some promise in ep 2 or ep 3  but didn't deliver much more than a superficial portrayal of the characters in
I thought the end was entirely appropriate to the story for both characters. Both had inexplicably made foolish decisions but once Colin realised his, he knew clearly what he had to do, whereas indestructable Vince was fatally arrogant to the end.
For Colin it was a hectic, frantic and panic ridden finale, this was  in contrast to his professional competence earlier in the well executed  action scenes. His panic was just about his obsession with his son, who he alone believed to be his son. In the heat of the last car chase, he was tormented trying to get one last message,  what he knew to be his final words to his son, the panic was not about the threat.
Once Colin had spotted transponder (a tad obvious with that glaring blue light beaming out from under the car) he knew his number was up and decided what to do over a few drags of his last fag. There was no option. He decided to protect his son and draw them away so Ani could escape. He had a few bullets. He shot a few of them so they would take no prisoner and then jumped out Butch Cassidy style so they would finish him off and he wouldn't be forced to reveal where Ani and all the case documents were.
He had even dreamed about the woods. It's just that all the images throughout the series were so obvious, clues were left all over the place and little was left to the imagination.
I recorded TD S2 early on a monday morning and it just kept getting later and later in the week when I would actually get round to viewing it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on August 13, 2015, 02:52:23 PM
The Wire creator David Simon has a new mini-series premiering on HBO this weekend called Show Me A Hero

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8VpChKfkd8

QuoteThe miniseries is an adaptation of the nonfiction book of the same name by Lisa Belkin and tells the story of Nick Wasicsko, the youngest big-city mayor in the nation who finds himself thrust into racial controversy when a federal court orders to build a small number of low-income housing units in the white neighborhoods of Yonkers, New York
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on August 13, 2015, 02:54:52 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on August 13, 2015, 02:52:23 PM
The Wire creator David Simon has a new mini-series premiering on HBO this weekend called Show Me A Hero

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8VpChKfkd8

QuoteThe miniseries is an adaptation of the nonfiction book of the same name by Lisa Belkin and tells the story of Nick Wasicsko, the youngest big-city mayor in the nation who finds himself thrust into racial controversy when a federal court orders to build a small number of low-income housing units in the white neighborhoods of Yonkers, New York

Reada preview that described it as a bit of a comeback for him. Not The Wire obviously but supposedly the best thing he's done since.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: muppet on August 19, 2015, 11:36:38 PM
Watched Season 1 of Peaky Blinders.

Once we got over the bizarre name and some dodgy accents at the start............

....we f*cking love it! Brilliant, brilliant show.

I believe there is a Season 2 but it isn't on Netflix yet. Getting Sky very shortly, please tell me that the 2nd season is on Sky Box Office?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Gonzalo15 on August 20, 2015, 02:01:22 AM
Quote from: muppet on August 19, 2015, 11:36:38 PM
Watched Season 1 of Peaky Blinders.

Once we got over the bizarre name and some dodgy accents at the start............

....we f*cking love it! Brilliant, brilliant show.

I believe there is a Season 2 but it isn't on Netflix yet. Getting Sky very shortly, please tell me that the 2nd season is on Sky Box Office?

Season 2 is on US netflix
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggy90 on August 20, 2015, 06:36:52 AM
Quote from: muppet on August 19, 2015, 11:36:38 PM
Watched Season 1 of Peaky Blinders.

Once we got over the bizarre name and some dodgy accents at the start............

....we f*cking love it! Brilliant, brilliant show.

I believe there is a Season 2 but it isn't on Netflix yet. Getting Sky very shortly, please tell me that the 2nd season is on Sky Box Office?

Season one was very good, season two is brilliant. I think there's a season three in production.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: muppet on August 20, 2015, 03:44:18 PM
Quote from: ziggy90 on August 20, 2015, 06:36:52 AM
Quote from: muppet on August 19, 2015, 11:36:38 PM
Watched Season 1 of Peaky Blinders.

Once we got over the bizarre name and some dodgy accents at the start............

....we f*cking love it! Brilliant, brilliant show.

I believe there is a Season 2 but it isn't on Netflix yet. Getting Sky very shortly, please tell me that the 2nd season is on Sky Box Office?

Season one was very good, season two is brilliant. I think there's a season three in production.

Music to my ears.

I will sort out the US Netflix.  ;)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on August 20, 2015, 10:04:42 PM
Downloaded The Strain (Watch TV) from Sky boxsets. On Episode 4 and i'm loving it, but wary it could become shite at any given moment. Created by horror supremo Guillermo del Toro.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on August 20, 2015, 10:06:12 PM
The spin off to The Walking Dead starting on Sunday.
Fear the Walking Dead. Looking forward to it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on August 20, 2015, 10:07:02 PM
Sorry to disappoint you Benny - but I wouldn't waste your time with that show and stick to reading the books
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Mayo4Sam on August 21, 2015, 02:49:41 PM
Any watch Ballers?
In the mould of Entourage
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on August 21, 2015, 03:15:14 PM
Quote from: Mayo4Sam on August 21, 2015, 02:49:41 PM
Any watch Ballers?
In the mould of Entourage

I just love the Rock!!!

I mean he's the Rock, the most electrifying man in Sports Entertainment. In fairness it is decent enough but very very similar to Entourage in how ridiculous it is that it might be true. It's enjoyable fun but should last more than the half hour it's allotted.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ONeill on August 21, 2015, 05:12:59 PM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on August 12, 2015, 11:14:43 AM
Quote from: bennydorano on August 12, 2015, 11:01:45 AM
Off work this week & have the first 2 series of Banshee downloaded, i dunno what to make of it tbh. It's a bit rednecky for my taste i think, some A team traits and ridiculous fight scences - the one i watched last nite was like Peter & the Rooster outa family guy. Lots of random riding too.

you say this like its a bad thing  :)

I too thought True Detective 2 wasn't a patch on the first series. Hard to make them out at times, v hard to follow.  Wifey was askin me questions throughout last episode as she gave up on it, my response every fcukin time was "dunno" :-[

Exactly the same scenario. We started to watch the final episode and then just turned it off. Still haven't managed to watch it yet.

Ray Donovan has managed to hold up I think.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: vertigonights on August 21, 2015, 06:53:56 PM
Exact same thing happened to me with season 2 finale. Recorded it and seen it was 1 hour 37 mins long and switched off, recorded ray donavan too far better, season 3 is very good.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on August 21, 2015, 07:53:29 PM
The most startling part of the recent Ray Donovan series is realisation of how short Ian McShane is.

Good show - Mickey must be the father from Hell!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on August 21, 2015, 08:23:38 PM
Seen the trailer for the new Shane Meadows series 'This is England '90'. Can't wait. Highly recommend this and previous series as well if you can  view/download anywhere.  Quality TV maker.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tbrick18 on August 24, 2015, 10:00:04 AM
REcently started watching Suits, didnt think I'd like it, but it's actually really good.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Soup an Samajiz on August 24, 2015, 12:05:57 PM
ahh man, Suits is very good, especially those first few seasons, I've really enjoyed them all though
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JoG2 on August 24, 2015, 12:08:48 PM
6 new episodes of Hell on Wheels up! I thought the show was finished, so that was a nice surprise
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on August 27, 2015, 03:36:02 PM
Quote from: Mayo4Sam on August 21, 2015, 02:49:41 PM
Any watch Ballers?
In the mould of Entourage
Nothing on to watch last night so decided to give an episode of this a go.
Ended up watching 7 episodes in a row! I think it's great.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JoG2 on August 27, 2015, 04:11:07 PM
Quote from: laoislad on August 27, 2015, 03:36:02 PM
Quote from: Mayo4Sam on August 21, 2015, 02:49:41 PM
Any watch Ballers?
In the mould of Entourage
Nothing on to watch last night so decided to give an episode of this a go.
Ended up watching 7 episodes in a row! I think it's great.

My only complaint with it is the episodes are too short!  Some craic
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on August 27, 2015, 07:45:38 PM
Quote from: JoG2 on August 27, 2015, 04:11:07 PM
Quote from: laoislad on August 27, 2015, 03:36:02 PM
Quote from: Mayo4Sam on August 21, 2015, 02:49:41 PM
Any watch Ballers?
In the mould of Entourage
Nothing on to watch last night so decided to give an episode of this a go.
Ended up watching 7 episodes in a row! I think it's great.

My only complaint with it is the episodes are too short!  Some craic

Im really enjoying it too and I agree that the episodes are too short! Could watch it all night. The rock is good in it as well.

I'm well into Ray Donovan but there are some annoying characters in it.

Anything else on at the minute worth watching?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Mickey Linden on August 27, 2015, 08:08:14 PM
I'm loving east down and bound. Can't believe I didn't watch it years ago!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on August 27, 2015, 09:39:01 PM
Quote from: Mickey Linden on August 27, 2015, 08:08:14 PM
I'm loving east down and bound. Can't believe I didn't watch it years ago!

Hilarious! Him and Shane Dog together are brilliant.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Soup an Samajiz on August 28, 2015, 10:10:52 AM
Suits Season 5 just aired the Mid Season Finale in America this week... this season has really produced. Whole thing hangin on a cliff for 5months now. Great viewing
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Megaman on August 28, 2015, 10:18:27 AM
Might give Ballers a watch

Only recently watched all of Entourage and loved it


Anyone watch Mr Robot yet, Have watched the first Episode and liked it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: thewobbler on August 29, 2015, 09:07:55 AM
Started watching Narcos last night - new Netflix series about Pablo Escobar - and it's off to a cracking start.

The styling and tempo seems to be borrowed from Goodfellas, which is no bad thing as long as they can keep the quality up.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on August 30, 2015, 07:51:18 AM
Gomorra Series 2 comin in Spring, superb show.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on August 30, 2015, 08:17:23 AM
Quote from: thewobbler on August 29, 2015, 09:07:55 AM
Started watching Narcos last night - new Netflix series about Pablo Escobar - and it's off to a cracking start.

The styling and tempo seems to be borrowed from Goodfellas, which is no bad thing as long as they can keep the quality up.

Watched the first two episodes myself. Cracking show so far. Escobar was some boy!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Minder on August 30, 2015, 10:56:05 AM
Quote from: bennydorano on August 30, 2015, 07:51:18 AM
Gomorra Series 2 comin in Spring, superb show.

Ciro was some boy
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: general_lee on August 30, 2015, 10:33:55 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on August 30, 2015, 08:17:23 AM
Quote from: thewobbler on August 29, 2015, 09:07:55 AM
Started watching Narcos last night - new Netflix series about Pablo Escobar - and it's off to a cracking start.

The styling and tempo seems to be borrowed from Goodfellas, which is no bad thing as long as they can keep the quality up.

Watched the first two episodes myself. Cracking show so far. Escobar was some boy!
great viewing, though a bit cringeworthy at times with the American actors. Think they've got the portrayal spot on.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: themac_23 on August 31, 2015, 01:27:47 PM
Quote from: general_lee on August 30, 2015, 10:33:55 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on August 30, 2015, 08:17:23 AM
Quote from: thewobbler on August 29, 2015, 09:07:55 AM
Started watching Narcos last night - new Netflix series about Pablo Escobar - and it's off to a cracking start.

The styling and tempo seems to be borrowed from Goodfellas, which is no bad thing as long as they can keep the quality up.

Watched the first two episodes myself. Cracking show so far. Escobar was some boy!
great viewing, though a bit cringeworthy at times with the American actors. Think they've got the portrayal spot on.

Cracking show, seem to have it down to a tee with the fear that the Narcos carried out their business, the guy playing Escobar is very good and have seen him show emotion once in the whole thing, powerful stuff. 2 episodes left to watch hope it concludes well, but going by the way the rest of the series has been can't see why it wouldn't.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: general_lee on August 31, 2015, 05:34:56 PM
Quote from: themac_23 on August 31, 2015, 01:27:47 PM
Quote from: general_lee on August 30, 2015, 10:33:55 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on August 30, 2015, 08:17:23 AM
Quote from: thewobbler on August 29, 2015, 09:07:55 AM
Started watching Narcos last night - new Netflix series about Pablo Escobar - and it's off to a cracking start.

The styling and tempo seems to be borrowed from Goodfellas, which is no bad thing as long as they can keep the quality up.

Watched the first two episodes myself. Cracking show so far. Escobar was some boy!
great viewing, though a bit cringeworthy at times with the American actors. Think they've got the portrayal spot on.

Cracking show, seem to have it down to a tee with the fear that the Narcos carried out their business, the guy playing Escobar is very good and have seen him show emotion once in the whole thing, powerful stuff. 2 episodes left to watch hope it concludes well, but going by the way the rest of the series has been can't see why it wouldn't.
I have been glued to it all weekend but I am also a stickler for detail so when your wan Vallejo rocks up in a late 90s/early 00s BMW I have to drop marks. This as well as the early to mid 90s Landrover which was borderline. Probably only a small point to pick up on for some people but to me it's like the bottle of water incident with Downton Abbey. :-X
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: themac_23 on August 31, 2015, 06:57:49 PM
Quote from: general_lee on August 31, 2015, 05:34:56 PM
Quote from: themac_23 on August 31, 2015, 01:27:47 PM
Quote from: general_lee on August 30, 2015, 10:33:55 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on August 30, 2015, 08:17:23 AM
Quote from: thewobbler on August 29, 2015, 09:07:55 AM
Started watching Narcos last night - new Netflix series about Pablo Escobar - and it's off to a cracking start.

The styling and tempo seems to be borrowed from Goodfellas, which is no bad thing as long as they can keep the quality up.

Watched the first two episodes myself. Cracking show so far. Escobar was some boy!
great viewing, though a bit cringeworthy at times with the American actors. Think they've got the portrayal spot on.

Cracking show, seem to have it down to a tee with the fear that the Narcos carried out their business, the guy playing Escobar is very good and have seen him show emotion once in the whole thing, powerful stuff. 2 episodes left to watch hope it concludes well, but going by the way the rest of the series has been can't see why it wouldn't.
I have been glued to it all weekend but I am also a stickler for detail so when your wan Vallejo rocks up in a late 90s/early 00s BMW I have to drop marks. This as well as the early to mid 90s Landrover which was borderline. Probably only a small point to pick up on for some people but to me it's like the bottle of water incident with Downton Abbey. :-X

Just seen that in the last episode there, sticks out so much, esp seeing as my brother had one about 10 years ago and it was the current shape then suppose can't all be perfect haha other than that,great show.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: straightred on September 04, 2015, 12:09:28 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on August 29, 2015, 09:07:55 AM
Started watching Narcos last night - new Netflix series about Pablo Escobar - and it's off to a cracking start.

The styling and tempo seems to be borrowed from Goodfellas, which is no bad thing as long as they can keep the quality up.

wrecked this morning - ep 4,5 and 6 made for late night. Will polish it off over the weekend at some stage between all the sport. Great show.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tyroneboi on September 05, 2015, 12:45:14 PM
Movie HD down for anyone else?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: BenDover on September 07, 2015, 03:23:53 PM
Quote from: tyroneboi on September 05, 2015, 12:45:14 PM
Movie HD down for anyone else?
trying to re-download it and install and the install is failing
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tyroneboi on September 07, 2015, 03:52:44 PM
Quote from: BenDover on September 07, 2015, 03:23:53 PM
Quote from: tyroneboi on September 05, 2015, 12:45:14 PM
Movie HD down for anyone else?
trying to re-download it and install and the install is failing

I'm still having bother with it so downloaded Cartoon HD in the meantime and it's working grand.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tbrick18 on September 08, 2015, 09:51:04 AM
just finished watching season 3 of suits on netflix...great series.
Unfortunately they dont have season 4....anyone know where I could stream it from?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Denn Forever on September 08, 2015, 11:26:23 AM
Quote from: tbrick18 on September 08, 2015, 09:51:04 AM
just finished watching season 3 of suits on netflix...great series.
Unfortunately they dont have season 4....anyone know where I could stream it from?

Is the series on Dave now Series 4 or 5,  Loved the first few series but the currentt series is a bit meh.  Nice eye candy though.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: thewobbler on September 08, 2015, 11:59:35 AM
Suits is glossy and easy viewing but it doesn't half get repetitive.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on September 08, 2015, 01:06:47 PM
Quote from: Denn Forever on September 08, 2015, 11:26:23 AM
Quote from: tbrick18 on September 08, 2015, 09:51:04 AM
just finished watching season 3 of suits on netflix...great series.
Unfortunately they dont have season 4....anyone know where I could stream it from?

Is the series on Dave now Series 4 or 5,  Loved the first few series but the currentt series is a bit meh.  Nice eye candy though.
The ginger one has grown on me. Is she in the later series?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JoG2 on September 08, 2015, 01:26:53 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on September 08, 2015, 01:06:47 PM
Quote from: Denn Forever on September 08, 2015, 11:26:23 AM
Quote from: tbrick18 on September 08, 2015, 09:51:04 AM
just finished watching season 3 of suits on netflix...great series.
Unfortunately they dont have season 4....anyone know where I could stream it from?

Is the series on Dave now Series 4 or 5,  Loved the first few series but the currentt series is a bit meh.  Nice eye candy though.
The ginger one red head has grown on me. Is she in the later series?

i wouldn't watch it if she wasn't. what a woman Donna is

* people, save your Rachel comments, there's more meat on a part time butchers apron

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Minder on September 15, 2015, 10:27:02 PM
I see Criminal Minds is on Sky Box Sets from the start, is it any good ?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on September 15, 2015, 11:02:41 PM
Quote from: Minder on September 15, 2015, 10:27:02 PM
I see Criminal Minds is on Sky Box Sets from the start, is it any good ?
Yes.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on September 15, 2015, 11:12:44 PM
Fear the Walking Dead is surprisingly good so far!

Up to date with Narcos, Ray Donovan, Ballers and Suits. I loved Ballers!  Not sure what else to get started on now though.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ONeill on September 15, 2015, 11:24:44 PM
Glad to see This Is England back.

Always worried it will eventually bomb. So far so good.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on September 16, 2015, 01:14:39 PM
Quote from: ONeill on September 15, 2015, 11:24:44 PM
Glad to see This Is England back.

Always worried it will eventually bomb. So far so good.
Vicki McClure was on some chat show last week. Fine woman.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: NAG1 on September 16, 2015, 01:27:14 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on September 15, 2015, 11:02:41 PM
Quote from: Minder on September 15, 2015, 10:27:02 PM
I see Criminal Minds is on Sky Box Sets from the start, is it any good ?
Yes.

Really good series yeah, even the later ones seem to have kept up!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: general_lee on September 16, 2015, 03:02:31 PM
Quote from: JoG2 on September 08, 2015, 01:26:53 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on September 08, 2015, 01:06:47 PM
Quote from: Denn Forever on September 08, 2015, 11:26:23 AM
Quote from: tbrick18 on September 08, 2015, 09:51:04 AM
just finished watching season 3 of suits on netflix...great series.
Unfortunately they dont have season 4....anyone know where I could stream it from?

Is the series on Dave now Series 4 or 5,  Loved the first few series but the currentt series is a bit meh.  Nice eye candy though.
The ginger one red head has grown on me. Is she in the later series?

i wouldn't watch it if she wasn't. what a woman Donna is

* people, save your Rachel comments, there's more meat on a part time butchers apron
donna and Rachel are the only two reasons to watch it!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on September 16, 2015, 03:21:48 PM
Quote from: general_lee on September 16, 2015, 03:02:31 PM
Quote from: JoG2 on September 08, 2015, 01:26:53 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on September 08, 2015, 01:06:47 PM
Quote from: Denn Forever on September 08, 2015, 11:26:23 AM
Quote from: tbrick18 on September 08, 2015, 09:51:04 AM
just finished watching season 3 of suits on netflix...great series.
Unfortunately they dont have season 4....anyone know where I could stream it from?

Is the series on Dave now Series 4 or 5,  Loved the first few series but the currentt series is a bit meh.  Nice eye candy though.
The ginger one red head has grown on me. Is she in the later series?

i wouldn't watch it if she wasn't. what a woman Donna is

* people, save your Rachel comments, there's more meat on a part time butchers apron
donna and Rachel are the only two reasons to watch it!

Scotty appears an odd time and she'd totally get it... as would Katrina!!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tyrone girl on September 16, 2015, 03:35:00 PM
Have probably said this before but Wentworth is brilliant.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: AZOffaly on September 16, 2015, 03:46:08 PM
Quote from: tyrone girl on September 16, 2015, 03:35:00 PM
Have probably said this before but Wentworth is brilliant.

I heard 'The Hitcher' is a great show  8)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tyrone girl on September 16, 2015, 04:03:09 PM
 ;D ;D it actually is both the original and the remake
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Denn Forever on September 16, 2015, 04:10:22 PM
Been watching some shows on Discovery about Alaska.  One, Edge of  Alaska, the trials and tribulations of People who live in the Town of McCarthy, pop. 32.

It's better  than it sounds.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Max Payne on September 16, 2015, 05:34:46 PM
Quote from: ONeill on September 15, 2015, 11:24:44 PM
Glad to see This Is England back.

Always worried it will eventually bomb. So far so good.

Thought the first episode of the new series was pretty dull! Loved every other series though and expecting something to come in the next show.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on September 16, 2015, 08:54:16 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on September 15, 2015, 11:12:44 PM
Fear the Walking Dead is surprisingly good so far!

Up to date with Narcos, Ray Donovan, Ballers and Suits. I loved Ballers!  Not sure what else to get started on now though.
Fear the Walking Dead is getting better with each episode. Wasn't sure at first but it looks like it will be decent.
Hard to bate Ballers alright  ;D
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: HiMucker on September 17, 2015, 10:47:43 PM
Cartoon HD still working but allcast doesn't seem to be casting to the tv.  Anybody else find this?  Tried localcast but it didn't work either.  Any suggestions?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on September 18, 2015, 08:44:30 AM
Under the dome finally finished last night, what a pile of dung. 

As for streaming, the one site that seems to be 100% reliable and has a great selection is KODI. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JoG2 on September 18, 2015, 09:32:50 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on September 18, 2015, 08:44:30 AM
Under the dome finally finished last night, what a pile of dung. 

As for streaming, the one site that seems to be 100% reliable and has a great selection is KODI.

which addon are you currently using nrico? Neither Genesis, 1Channel or TVOnline would stream the latest Ray Donovan. Movie HD (which I'd still rate as the best) wouldnt either. Ended up getting it to stream on Showbox (not casting), albeit the audio was out of sync by a wee bit.

All these apps can be fairly fustrating, Movie HD the least. not that I'm complaining of course ;-)

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on September 18, 2015, 10:15:51 AM
Quote from: JoG2 on September 18, 2015, 09:32:50 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on September 18, 2015, 08:44:30 AM
Under the dome finally finished last night, what a pile of dung. 

As for streaming, the one site that seems to be 100% reliable and has a great selection is KODI.

which addon are you currently using nrico? Neither Genesis, 1Channel or TVOnline would stream the latest Ray Donovan. Movie HD (which I'd still rate as the best) wouldnt either. Ended up getting it to stream on Showbox (not casting), albeit the audio was out of sync by a wee bit.

All these apps can be fairly fustrating, Movie HD the least. not that I'm complaining of course ;-)

Using Genesis, mostly watching movies as been watching Ray Donovan and others just on sky.  I like Movie HD but as you say its frustrating due to the frequency of it being down.  Showbox went funny on me aswell. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Soup an Samajiz on September 18, 2015, 10:20:28 AM
somebody just gimme a site wer I can watch Ballers   :-\ :-\ :-\
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Canalman on September 18, 2015, 10:57:45 AM
Halfway through s2 of Ray Donovan . V good so far.

Great episode based on a birthday party in the house.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JoG2 on September 18, 2015, 11:02:11 AM
Quote from: Soup an Samajiz on September 18, 2015, 10:20:28 AM
somebody just gimme a site wer I can watch Ballers   :-\ :-\ :-\

I casted all of Ballers from Movie HD from the phone to the TV
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JoG2 on September 18, 2015, 11:03:08 AM
Quote from: Canalman on September 18, 2015, 10:57:45 AM
Halfway through s2 of Ray Donovan . V good so far.

Great episode based on a birthday party in the house.

Aerosmith song? That scene was comedy gold
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: AZOffaly on September 18, 2015, 11:03:23 AM
What is Ballers?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JoG2 on September 18, 2015, 11:06:11 AM
Quote from: AZOffaly on September 18, 2015, 11:03:23 AM
What is Ballers?

http://www.hbo.com/ballers

its good craic
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: AZOffaly on September 18, 2015, 11:08:05 AM
Ah right. I think it's on Sky Atlantic at the moment?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tbrick18 on September 18, 2015, 12:32:23 PM
Any streaming sites that work on a Samsung smart TV?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: BenDover on September 19, 2015, 04:33:46 AM
Quote from: AZOffaly on September 18, 2015, 11:08:05 AM
Ah right. I think it's on Sky Atlantic at the moment?
Yea start last week - I watched them 1st 2 episodes and then casted the rest from Movies HD - balls to that waiting a week for a new episode completed within a week.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Canalman on September 19, 2015, 01:14:17 PM
Quote from: JoG2 on September 18, 2015, 11:03:08 AM
Quote from: Canalman on September 18, 2015, 10:57:45 AM
Halfway through s2 of Ray Donovan . V good so far.

Great episode based on a birthday party in the house.

Aerosmith song? That scene was comedy gold


Yep. Have heard it said that actors find it hard acting at being drunk. Thought that  the actor in question   nailed it though. Party from hell.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ONeill on September 22, 2015, 11:06:34 PM
Quote from: Canalman on September 19, 2015, 01:14:17 PM
Quote from: JoG2 on September 18, 2015, 11:03:08 AM
Quote from: Canalman on September 18, 2015, 10:57:45 AM
Halfway through s2 of Ray Donovan . V good so far.

Great episode based on a birthday party in the house.

Aerosmith song? That scene was comedy gold


Yep. Have heard it said that actors find it hard acting at being drunk. Thought that  the actor in question   nailed it though. Party from hell.

Ray appears permanently drunk!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: NAG1 on September 23, 2015, 09:18:09 AM
Any one caught that series on Sky 1 - ZOO?

I'm conflicted about it, just wondered if anyone else had seen it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JoG2 on September 23, 2015, 09:57:19 AM
Narcos. Episode 10 to go tonight. Superb show, right up there with the best I reckon

Ray Donovan, season 3 has been superb, Micky just gets better. Great character
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on September 23, 2015, 01:28:01 PM
Quote from: JoG2 on September 23, 2015, 09:57:19 AM
Narcos. Episode 10 to go tonight. Superb show, right up there with the best I reckon

Ray Donovan, season 3 has been superb, Micky just gets better. Great character
You wouldn't want him as your da, would you?! Although give him a rolled up copy of the Racing Post in his back pocket and he looks like many a boy in any provincial town in Ireland.

On Narcos Episode 6 tonight. Some fine women in it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on September 24, 2015, 01:23:37 PM
New season of South Park is great.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on September 24, 2015, 03:25:57 PM
Quote from: gallsman on September 24, 2015, 01:23:37 PM
New season of South Park is great.

How they manage to nail it every time is beyond me!!! It's definitely overtaken the Simpsons in recent times poor Tom Brady got some tanking last week in it. Looking forward to this weeks episode
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on September 24, 2015, 03:52:44 PM
Quote from: screenexile on September 24, 2015, 03:25:57 PM
Quote from: gallsman on September 24, 2015, 01:23:37 PM
New season of South Park is great.

How they manage to nail it every time is beyond me!!! It's definitely overtaken the Simpsons in recent times poor Tom Brady got some tanking last week in it. Looking forward to this weeks episode

The Simpsons will always be the all time greatest show for me, and by some distance, but there hasn't been anything good since season 12. I haven't watched a new episode in the best part of 15 years, it's gone downhill that much. Seasons 3-9/10 are perfection though.

South Park has been the opposite, it just gets better and better. Their ability to tract to news and get a hilarious episode out a few weeks later is incredible.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on September 24, 2015, 03:57:18 PM
Oh, and Narcos is decent without being great. Pablo and the Red Viper are good in it. The guy playing Murphy is dire. Nowhere close to being right up there with the best.

Daredevil is a good superhero effort from Netflix.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: johnneycool on September 24, 2015, 04:25:49 PM
How'd the live show on Corrie go? 

Any quality acting on display?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: 5 Sams on September 24, 2015, 11:37:41 PM
The World at War. On Sky 537. Amazing.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Canalman on September 28, 2015, 11:47:24 AM
Finished s2 of Ray Donovan at the weekend. Second part of it was excellent.

Well worth a watch.

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on September 28, 2015, 12:07:01 PM
Been watching season 3 with the finale set for Wednesday, but hopefully there will be a stream available tonight as it aired in the US last night.  Best show on TV (along with GOT).
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Denn Forever on September 28, 2015, 12:46:20 PM
Quote from: 5 Sams on September 24, 2015, 11:37:41 PM
The World at War. On Sky 537. Amazing.

But scary.  How a whole nation was transfixed and influenced by one man to do inconceivable things.

Always makes me wonder what I would have done?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Minder on October 06, 2015, 07:32:38 PM
Homeland back tonight at 9 on RTE2
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: trileacman on October 06, 2015, 10:19:59 PM
Quote from: Denn Forever on September 28, 2015, 12:46:20 PM
Quote from: 5 Sams on September 24, 2015, 11:37:41 PM
The World at War. On Sky 537. Amazing.

But scary.  How a whole nation was transfixed and influenced by one man to do inconceivable things.

Always makes me wonder what I would have done?

Bolloxs, they were all in on it. German f**kers.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Soup an Samajiz on October 07, 2015, 10:51:58 AM
Recently started to re-watch Friday Night Lights... Lovin every bit of it. Don't know many series that have such "re-play value"
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: AZOffaly on October 07, 2015, 10:55:15 AM
Not sure if I mentioned this before, but is anyone watching Gotham? It's quite good. I thought it would be naff, but I find it a grand watch for an hour whenever I pick up netflix.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on October 07, 2015, 11:09:15 AM
Quote from: Soup an Samajiz on October 07, 2015, 10:51:58 AM
Recently started to re-watch Friday Night Lights... Lovin every bit of it. Don't know many series that have such "re-play value"

Dips a good bit in the later seasons in my opinion. The first few are great however and really capture the feel of the book.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Soup an Samajiz on October 07, 2015, 11:24:45 AM
Quote from: gallsman on October 07, 2015, 11:09:15 AM
Quote from: Soup an Samajiz on October 07, 2015, 10:51:58 AM
Recently started to re-watch Friday Night Lights... Lovin every bit of it. Don't know many series that have such "re-play value"

Dips a good bit in the later seasons in my opinion. The first few are great however and really capture the feel of the book.

That was always my feelin on it too, but the 4th series was better than I gave it credit for, Matt's story line with his dad an that was great, but it was always going to be tough introducing a new cast and that. Coach Taylor always kept the hole thing tickin over
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on October 07, 2015, 12:00:19 PM
Quote from: Soup an Samajiz on October 07, 2015, 11:24:45 AM
Quote from: gallsman on October 07, 2015, 11:09:15 AM
Quote from: Soup an Samajiz on October 07, 2015, 10:51:58 AM
Recently started to re-watch Friday Night Lights... Lovin every bit of it. Don't know many series that have such "re-play value"

Dips a good bit in the later seasons in my opinion. The first few are great however and really capture the feel of the book.

That was always my feelin on it too, but the 4th series was better than I gave it credit for, Matt's story line with his dad an that was great, but it was always going to be tough introducing a new cast and that. Coach Taylor always kept the hole thing tickin over

Clear eyes, full hearts...
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Soup an Samajiz on October 07, 2015, 12:03:09 PM
Quote from: gallsman on October 07, 2015, 12:00:19 PM
Quote from: Soup an Samajiz on October 07, 2015, 11:24:45 AM
Quote from: gallsman on October 07, 2015, 11:09:15 AM
Quote from: Soup an Samajiz on October 07, 2015, 10:51:58 AM
Recently started to re-watch Friday Night Lights... Lovin every bit of it. Don't know many series that have such "re-play value"

Dips a good bit in the later seasons in my opinion. The first few are great however and really capture the feel of the book.

That was always my feelin on it too, but the 4th series was better than I gave it credit for, Matt's story line with his dad an that was great, but it was always going to be tough introducing a new cast and that. Coach Taylor always kept the hole thing tickin over

Clear eyes, full hearts...

... and 10years from now, good friends livin' large in Texas. Texas Forever Street.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Rois on October 07, 2015, 12:06:55 PM
Quote from: Soup an Samajiz on October 07, 2015, 10:51:58 AM
Recently started to re-watch Friday Night Lights... Lovin every bit of it. Don't know many series that have such "re-play value"
Loved it - watched it all quite recently before a trip to Texas last month.  Taught me a bit about American Football too!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bridgegael on October 07, 2015, 12:13:40 PM
watched the pilot of Ballers on sunday past. enjoyed it,  watched them up to date last night. good show
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: themac_23 on October 07, 2015, 01:31:31 PM
Quote from: Soup an Samajiz on October 07, 2015, 12:03:09 PM
Quote from: gallsman on October 07, 2015, 12:00:19 PM
Quote from: Soup an Samajiz on October 07, 2015, 11:24:45 AM
Quote from: gallsman on October 07, 2015, 11:09:15 AM
Quote from: Soup an Samajiz on October 07, 2015, 10:51:58 AM
Recently started to re-watch Friday Night Lights... Lovin every bit of it. Don't know many series that have such "re-play value"

Dips a good bit in the later seasons in my opinion. The first few are great however and really capture the feel of the book.

That was always my feelin on it too, but the 4th series was better than I gave it credit for, Matt's story line with his dad an that was great, but it was always going to be tough introducing a new cast and that. Coach Taylor always kept the hole thing tickin over

Clear eyes, full hearts...

... and 10years from now, good friends livin' large in Texas. Texas Forever Street.

Riggins is class, to be fair he wasn't too bad in True Detective either but i was constantly waiting on Billy coming round the corner and f*cking something up for Riggins and Colin Farrell lol.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on October 07, 2015, 01:36:57 PM
Gotham is one of the few shows I gave up on, but in hindsight I maybe wish I didn't.

The first episode in season 2 of The Leftovers was very good.  Wasn't sure where they could go after season 1 but they have well and truly freshened things up.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: WT4E on October 07, 2015, 01:37:11 PM
Someone had a debate with me the other day about which was better Sons of Anarchy or Breaking Bad - I couldn't believe there was even an argument. I like both but one is clearly far superior to the other!!!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: thewobbler on October 07, 2015, 01:56:57 PM
Sons of Anarchy is the only show I've ever invested significant time into, that I then gave up on.

Series 1 was bright and entertaining, apart from having to suspend your belief that it's possible to spray machine gun fire on a group of people, and not kill any of them, as long they can duck behind dustbins or fallen Harleys.

Series 2 was an indicator of what was to come: they didn't have a plausible plot line to make this series a a long-burner, so they didn't try. Instead the various gangs and police forces began playing out a constant rotation of "enemies one week, allies the next", with no obvious reason for the continual double-crossing, double-double-crossing, and double-triple-double-crossing. This was then mirrored in the internal strife within SAMCRO. But what was most disturbing about S2, was that the creators became convinced that every episode should contain at least one utterly gruesome scene. Now I've no queasy disposition, but by the time this ever-increasing shockgfest got to series 4, I was looking away too often.

Series 3, set in Belfast, genuinely hammered home how shit the show was. Forget the dodgy acting, the utterly bizarre plot-arc of Jax's son, and the occasional "now, where the f**k in Ireland would you see a place like that?" sets, the absolutely ridiculous series of goings-on without recrimination in Charming, California could sort of be given a pass up to now, as it's not a place you are likely to visit, and therefore understand. Maybe, just maybe, the police and feds are just dumb as f**k, and that brainwashed, drunken gangsters can devise long-cons that then take a couple of years to play out according to their dastardly plan. But when the same rubbish cowboys and indians routine is played out in NI, you can only laugh for so long before you yawn.

I ploughed through Series 4, although by this stage there was so much featuring of Jax's one-dimensional mum in every episode, it was almost impossible to watch. The humour and gentle nods of series 1 just don't exist anymore.

The school shooting in S5 was the final straw. Though I did tune into the final episode or two of S7, just to watch the end of some of those c***ts that had annoyed me so much for a few months of life.

Hateful series.

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on October 07, 2015, 02:04:08 PM
Quote from: WT4E on October 07, 2015, 01:37:11 PM
Someone had a debate with me the other day about which was better Sons of Anarchy or Breaking Bad - I couldn't believe there was even an argument. I like both but one is clearly far superior to the other!!!!

Breaking Bad was brilliant, never saw Sons of Anarchy.  Hard to pick a favourite all-time show though.  Last Winter I watched Breaking Bad and Dexter and to be honest I can't separate them.  I would also struggle to put either of them ahead of Lost, Game of Thrones or 24.  The Sopranos would be behind these shows though for me.  At the minute I think Ray Donovan is brilliant and although not an all-time great, I really love Person Of Interest too.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Canalman on October 07, 2015, 02:04:23 PM
Sons of Anarchy up to the series "based in Ireland" was class. Have not gone back since that series............... intend to do so as I just think the accents and in particular the outdoor scenes trying to pass off as being in Ireland annoyed me too much and clouded my judgement.  Based on a Shakespeare play.

Finished S1 of the Boss. Great show. Mayor Tom Kane some operator.

Anyone watched Bates Motel?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JoG2 on October 07, 2015, 02:23:10 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on October 07, 2015, 02:04:08 PM
Quote from: WT4E on October 07, 2015, 01:37:11 PM
Someone had a debate with me the other day about which was better Sons of Anarchy or Breaking Bad - I couldn't believe there was even an argument. I like both but one is clearly far superior to the other!!!!

Breaking Bad was brilliant, never saw Sons of Anarchy.  Hard to pick a favourite all-time show though.  Last Winter I watched Breaking Bad and Dexter and to be honest I can't separate them.  I would also struggle to put either of them ahead of Lost, Game of Thrones or 24.  The Sopranos would be behind these shows though for me.  At the minute I think Ray Donovan is brilliant and although not an all-time great, I really love Person Of Interest too.

If I had to pick my favourite 'boxsets' of recent years:

Very top:
Deadwood
Breaking Bad
Sopranos
Vikings
Dexter
The Wire
Banshee
Boardwalk Empire

Then:
Ray Donovan
Hell on Wheels
Narcos
Game of Thrones
Blacklist
Boston Legal
Ballers
House of Cards
Sherlock
Justified
Better Call Saul
Fargo
Arrested Development
Modern Family

Looking at the list, a: TV is king and b: I probably need more sleep on a regular basis

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: WT4E on October 07, 2015, 02:25:47 PM
I too had annoyances with SOA for most of what was pointed out but forgiving the irish thing and the unbelievable murder rate in charming overall I liked it.

I really liked the Hamlet theme but knowing that it had sort of gave away the ending!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lickthem on October 07, 2015, 04:26:43 PM
I would advise any of you that have not watched The Shield to give it a go.

In my opinion its the Daddy of them all. Some of the others in the list above are excellent as well but the Shield is class.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: themac_23 on October 07, 2015, 04:54:44 PM
Quote from: lickthem on October 07, 2015, 04:26:43 PM
I would advise any of you that have not watched The Shield to give it a go.

In my opinion its the Daddy of them all. Some of the others in the list above are excellent as well but the Shield is class.

agreed, Vic Mackie is class, also how it all pulls together is top drawer, really surprised it doesn't get more recognition
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: muppet on October 07, 2015, 05:35:27 PM
Quote from: Soup an Samajiz on October 07, 2015, 10:51:58 AM
Recently started to re-watch Friday Night Lights... Lovin every bit of it. Don't know many series that have such "re-play value"

Feck I didn't know there was such a series. I had read the book, on the recommendation of someone here, and thought it was excellent.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JoG2 on October 07, 2015, 06:41:16 PM
Quote from: lickthem on October 07, 2015, 04:26:43 PM
I would advise any of you that have not watched The Shield to give it a go.

In my opinion its the Daddy of them all. Some of the others in the list above are excellent as well but the Shield is class.

Good man.  Will give it rattle during the long long long winter
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Newbridge Exile on October 07, 2015, 08:04:53 PM
Quote from: themac_23 on October 07, 2015, 04:54:44 PM
Quote from: lickthem on October 07, 2015, 04:26:43 PM
I would advise any of you that have not watched The Shield to give it a go.

In my opinion its the Daddy of them all. Some of the others in the list above are excellent as well but the Shield is class.

agreed, Vic Mackie is class, also how it all pulls together is top drawer, really surprised it doesn't get more recognition
Have watched the first three seasons of the Shield  and would agree 100%excellent show. Going off tangent maybe a  bit in terms of  comedies 30 Rock is the most consistently funny Box sent I have watched in years  Alec Baldwin is fantastic in it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lenny on October 07, 2015, 08:18:33 PM
Quote from: lickthem on October 07, 2015, 04:26:43 PM
I would advise any of you that have not watched The Shield to give it a go.

In my opinion its the Daddy of them all. Some of the others in the list above are excellent as well but the Shield is class.

First few series really excellent. Didnt like the last series though but still gripping.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lickthem on October 08, 2015, 12:18:03 PM
Have you watched it right through Lenny?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lickthem on October 08, 2015, 12:21:43 PM
Quote from: themac_23 on October 07, 2015, 04:54:44 PM
Quote from: lickthem on October 07, 2015, 04:26:43 PM
I would advise any of you that have not watched The Shield to give it a go.

In my opinion its the Daddy of them all. Some of the others in the list above are excellent as well but the Shield is class.

agreed, Vic Mackie is class, also how it all pulls together is top drawer, really surprised it doesn't get more recognition

Can't understand that either. It is head and shoulders above other shows like the Wire but hardly anyone has seen it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: GalwayBayBoy on October 08, 2015, 03:44:48 PM
Month or two behind but just finished the 3rd season of Banshee. Best season yet IMO. Brilliant show. Thrashy and pulpy but just fantastic entertainment.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on October 08, 2015, 06:20:33 PM
Quote from: lickthem on October 08, 2015, 12:21:43 PM
Quote from: themac_23 on October 07, 2015, 04:54:44 PM
Quote from: lickthem on October 07, 2015, 04:26:43 PM
I would advise any of you that have not watched The Shield to give it a go.

In my opinion its the Daddy of them all. Some of the others in the list above are excellent as well but the Shield is class.

agreed, Vic Mackie is class, also how it all pulls together is top drawer, really surprised it doesn't get more recognition

Can't understand that either. It is head and shoulders above other shows like the Wire but hardly anyone has seen it.
The Shield had similar tv audience figures that the Wire had. They are 2 totally different concepts, opposite ends of the pole.
One reason why The Wire caught on years later is  because a growing  audience  finally got the concept of taking a series as a chapter the story had 5 chapters and that suited the box set phenomenon It's not a cop drama but cops are part of the plot in the most ambitious tv drama ever conceived about crime/politics/unemployment/racism/politics education in a US city, and the drama is littered with totally memorable stand out characters from e beginning to end,
Vic  in the Shield leaves the rest of the cast in the dust behind.
The Shield has Vic the super cop, the all powerful cop who leads the system by the nose, brazenly bucking the system. It's a spoof, but high octane from beginning to end and totally engrossing.
The Shield is not miles better than other top dramas, nevertheless it ranks in the top drawer.
When it comes to conventional cop dramas it's shows like NYPD blue that have the popular appeal.

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lenny on October 08, 2015, 07:41:47 PM
Quote from: lickthem on October 08, 2015, 12:18:03 PM
Have you watched it right through Lenny?

Yes, I stuck with it all the way. I agree its a brilliant show but the last series wasnt just as good for me. For me its not as good as the wire but I would have it as second in the shows I have watched.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on October 08, 2015, 08:28:57 PM
Another vote for The Shield. A great show and flat out right from the start!

Struggling to find anything to watch at the minute. Season finale of Fear the Walking Dead the other night there and thought it was class!  Really enjoyed it. Only there was only 6 episodes for the first season.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Canalman on October 12, 2015, 09:57:58 AM
Great month ahead on the box. Fargo 2, The Returning 2 and new American Horror Story all starting.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on October 12, 2015, 10:54:45 AM
Quote from: Canalman on October 12, 2015, 09:57:58 AM
Great month ahead on the box. Fargo 2, The Returning 2 and new American Horror Story all starting.
when does Fargo come back?
is it on channel 4 again?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Canalman on October 12, 2015, 11:04:17 AM
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on October 12, 2015, 10:54:45 AM
Quote from: Canalman on October 12, 2015, 09:57:58 AM
Great month ahead on the box. Fargo 2, The Returning 2 and new American Horror Story all starting.
when does Fargo come back?
is it on channel 4 again?


Channel 4 of More4 I think. Am watching out carefully for it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on October 12, 2015, 11:39:36 AM
I saw a trailer for Fargo and it looks a serious cast for a TV show.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on October 12, 2015, 01:43:11 PM
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on October 12, 2015, 10:54:45 AM
Quote from: Canalman on October 12, 2015, 09:57:58 AM
Great month ahead on the box. Fargo 2, The Returning 2 and new American Horror Story all starting.
when does Fargo come back?
is it on channel 4 again?
Monday 19th.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on October 13, 2015, 03:11:06 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on October 12, 2015, 01:43:11 PM
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on October 12, 2015, 10:54:45 AM
Quote from: Canalman on October 12, 2015, 09:57:58 AM
Great month ahead on the box. Fargo 2, The Returning 2 and new American Horror Story all starting.
when does Fargo come back?
is it on channel 4 again?
Monday 19th.
First episode of season 2 is on Showbox now.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Bingo on October 13, 2015, 03:32:58 PM
The Walking Dead seaon 6 got off to a good start last night.

Plenty of zombies and tension with them.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on October 13, 2015, 04:44:53 PM
Quote from: Bingo on October 13, 2015, 03:32:58 PM
The Walking Dead seaon 6 got off to a good start last night.

Plenty of zombies and tension with them.
Cool, didn't realise it was back!
Fear the Walking Dead was very good also IMO.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Bingo on October 13, 2015, 04:50:05 PM
Quote from: laoislad on October 13, 2015, 04:44:53 PM
Quote from: Bingo on October 13, 2015, 03:32:58 PM
The Walking Dead seaon 6 got off to a good start last night.

Plenty of zombies and tension with them.
Cool, didn't realise it was back!
Fear the Walking Dead was very good also IMO.

Haven't watched it yet, will do at some stage. Heard it was a bit slow moving unlike the start of the original series.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on October 13, 2015, 06:26:12 PM
Quote from: Bingo on October 13, 2015, 04:50:05 PM
Quote from: laoislad on October 13, 2015, 04:44:53 PM
Quote from: Bingo on October 13, 2015, 03:32:58 PM
The Walking Dead seaon 6 got off to a good start last night.

Plenty of zombies and tension with them.
Cool, didn't realise it was back!
Fear the Walking Dead was very good also IMO.

Haven't watched it yet, will do at some stage. Heard it was a bit slow moving unlike the start of the original series.
It was but in fairness it is set at the very start of the outbreak so there wasn't going to be very many zombies in the first few episodes.The Walking Dead started right in the middle of the outbreak so was always going to be a bit more action.
I really liked it,it got better with each episode.Pity there was only 6 of them.

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: J70 on October 13, 2015, 06:32:28 PM
Quote from: laoislad on October 13, 2015, 06:26:12 PM
Quote from: Bingo on October 13, 2015, 04:50:05 PM
Quote from: laoislad on October 13, 2015, 04:44:53 PM
Quote from: Bingo on October 13, 2015, 03:32:58 PM
The Walking Dead seaon 6 got off to a good start last night.

Plenty of zombies and tension with them.
Cool, didn't realise it was back!
Fear the Walking Dead was very good also IMO.

Haven't watched it yet, will do at some stage. Heard it was a bit slow moving unlike the start of the original series.
It was but in fairness it is set at the very start of the outbreak so there wasn't going to be very many zombies in the first few episodes.The Walking Dead started right in the middle of the outbreak so was always going to be a bit more action.
I really liked it,it got better with each episode.Pity there was only 6 of them.

Didn't think it was a patch on the first series, but not bad overall. There were some ludicrous plot issues with that last episode though! Next season should be interesting on that yacht.

The first episode of season 6 of the original series was amazing! Rick the ultimate pragmatist/realist may be just edging over into psychosis!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: stew on October 13, 2015, 07:10:58 PM
Peaky Blinders is a great show, I believe they are making another season, your man Cillian Murphy is very good in it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: muppet on October 13, 2015, 08:16:37 PM
Quote from: stew on October 13, 2015, 07:10:58 PM
Peaky Blinders is a great show, I believe they are making another season, your man Cillian Murphy is very good in it.

A fella in a bar in Boston heard my accent and told me I should watch it.

He was right! Great show.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on October 13, 2015, 08:19:18 PM
Brummy?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: muppet on October 13, 2015, 08:22:28 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on October 13, 2015, 08:19:18 PM
Brummy?

The show is based in Brum.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on October 13, 2015, 08:37:49 PM
I know, good show.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: stew on October 13, 2015, 08:43:13 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on October 13, 2015, 08:37:49 PM
I know, good show.

Tis Benny, but they are making moves on London and I think the majority of the action will start taking place there.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on October 14, 2015, 08:05:48 AM
Fear the Walking Dead is pretty poor so far.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggy90 on October 14, 2015, 06:33:16 PM
Quote from: muppet on October 13, 2015, 08:16:37 PM
Quote from: stew on October 13, 2015, 07:10:58 PM
Peaky Blinders is a great show, I believe they are making another season, your man Cillian Murphy is very good in it.

A fella in a bar in Boston heard my accent and told me I should watch it.

He was right! Great show.

"Arrr, bostin en it?"
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: muppet on October 17, 2015, 04:58:37 PM
Quote from: ziggy90 on October 14, 2015, 06:33:16 PM
Quote from: muppet on October 13, 2015, 08:16:37 PM
Quote from: stew on October 13, 2015, 07:10:58 PM
Peaky Blinders is a great show, I believe they are making another season, your man Cillian Murphy is very good in it.

A fella in a bar in Boston heard my accent and told me I should watch it.

He was right! Great show.

"Arrr, bostin en it?"

Bwas- tin!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Boycey on October 17, 2015, 05:10:50 PM
Anybody given Narcos a try? I'm about halfway through, they were some boys :o
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on October 17, 2015, 08:15:23 PM
Quote from: Boycey on October 17, 2015, 05:10:50 PM
Anybody given Narcos a try? I'm about halfway through, they were some boys :o
Good show. Wanes a bit in the last few episodes imo.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JoG2 on October 19, 2015, 09:45:04 AM
Quote from: Syferus on July 01, 2015, 03:02:37 PM
Humans is the best new show on TV this year.

The Jinx documentary series HBO did on Robert Durst was incredible too.

Watched the first 2 Episodes last night. Mad craic. Very good so far.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: annapr on October 19, 2015, 09:54:19 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on October 17, 2015, 08:15:23 PM
Quote from: Boycey on October 17, 2015, 05:10:50 PM
Anybody given Narcos a try? I'm about halfway through, they were some boys :o
Good show. Wanes a bit in the last few episodes imo.
Narcos is very good, took me a bit to get use to reading the subtitles but didn't even notice after a while.

Just started watching Fear the Walking Dead, a slow burner to be sure but I'm liking it and think it could be very good.
Don't like the lead actor though.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on October 20, 2015, 12:01:19 PM
I asked this in the movie thread already, but really should have been in here.
Thoughts on Marco Polo?
Might give it a try
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Soup an Samajiz on October 20, 2015, 12:31:48 PM
see people ravin about this new season of Fargo but I really cant bring myself to go near it as the film was such a massive let down for me, was expecting something so much better
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on October 20, 2015, 12:32:41 PM
Quote from: Soup an Samajiz on October 20, 2015, 12:31:48 PM
see people ravin about this new season of Fargo but I really cant bring myself to go near it as the film was such a massive let down for me, was expecting something so much better
I enjoyed the first episode anyway.
But then I really liked the first series and the film as well.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Soup an Samajiz on October 20, 2015, 12:36:18 PM
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on October 20, 2015, 12:32:41 PM
Quote from: Soup an Samajiz on October 20, 2015, 12:31:48 PM
see people ravin about this new season of Fargo but I really cant bring myself to go near it as the film was such a massive let down for me, was expecting something so much better
I enjoyed the first episode anyway.
But then I really liked the first series and the film as well.

just while wer on topic, have ye seen Inside Llweyn Davis? Was tempted by it. Colin Farrell's new Irish based show The Lobster looks very quirky on it too, could be good.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: WT4E on October 20, 2015, 04:03:13 PM
Watch first episode from first series of Fargo last night. Its got me very interested!!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on October 20, 2015, 04:06:41 PM
Quote from: Soup an Samajiz on October 20, 2015, 12:36:18 PM
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on October 20, 2015, 12:32:41 PM
Quote from: Soup an Samajiz on October 20, 2015, 12:31:48 PM
see people ravin about this new season of Fargo but I really cant bring myself to go near it as the film was such a massive let down for me, was expecting something so much better
I enjoyed the first episode anyway.
But then I really liked the first series and the film as well.

just while wer on topic, have ye seen Inside Llweyn Davis? Was tempted by it. Colin Farrell's new Irish based show The Lobster looks very quirky on it too, could be good.

I have seen it.
I was OK, but I was expecting better  suppose.
worth a watch, but not great
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggy90 on October 20, 2015, 07:44:13 PM
Quote from: muppet on October 17, 2015, 04:58:37 PM
Quote from: ziggy90 on October 14, 2015, 06:33:16 PM
Quote from: muppet on October 13, 2015, 08:16:37 PM
Quote from: stew on October 13, 2015, 07:10:58 PM
Peaky Blinders is a great show, I believe they are making another season, your man Cillian Murphy is very good in it.

A fella in a bar in Boston heard my accent and told me I should watch it.

He was right! Great show.

"Arrr, bostin en it?"

Bwas- tin!

Nah, "bostin" in Brum.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: The Iceman on October 21, 2015, 02:12:52 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on October 14, 2015, 08:05:48 AM
Fear the Walking Dead is pretty poor so far.
I got through half of the first episode and turned it off.  Is it worth trying again?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jell 0 Biafra on October 21, 2015, 02:40:41 AM
Depends what you're looking for. 

If you want the gore/zombie massacre of the original series, skip it.   

But if you like the development of an increasing sense of dread, as the characters gradually become aware of the inevitable outcome the audience already knows of, they do a really good job of that, and you should watch.   

Worked for me anyway.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: heffo on October 21, 2015, 08:30:13 AM
Quote from: Jell 0 Biafra on October 21, 2015, 02:40:41 AM
Depends what you're looking for. 

If you want the gore/zombie massacre of the original series, skip it.   

But if you like the development of an increasing sense of dread, as the characters gradually become aware of the inevitable outcome the audience already knows of, they do a really good job of that, and you should watch.   

Worked for me anyway.

That was my expectation of it and I enjoyed it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JoG2 on October 21, 2015, 09:48:59 AM
Quote from: heffo on October 21, 2015, 08:30:13 AM
Quote from: Jell 0 Biafra on October 21, 2015, 02:40:41 AM
Depends what you're looking for. 

If you want the gore/zombie massacre of the original series, skip it.   

But if you like the development of an increasing sense of dread, as the characters gradually become aware of the inevitable outcome the audience already knows of, they do a really good job of that, and you should watch.   

Worked for me anyway.

That was my expectation of it and I enjoyed it.

watched a couple of episodes and will prob go back to it. Was getting tired of the Walking Dead, but the first 2 episodes of the new season have been very good

The latest Blacklist is very good. Red is some operator
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on October 21, 2015, 04:06:01 PM
Fargo season 2 has just started
It's superb, looks even better than season 1.
More happened in that first episode  than in an average tv drama's season, yet it hardly got out plodding pace.
And there's some cast.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Boycey on October 21, 2015, 04:10:23 PM
Quote from: annapr on October 19, 2015, 09:54:19 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on October 17, 2015, 08:15:23 PM
Quote from: Boycey on October 17, 2015, 05:10:50 PM
Anybody given Narcos a try? I'm about halfway through, they were some boys :o
Good show. Wanes a bit in the last few episodes imo.
Narcos is very good, took me a bit to get use to reading the subtitles but didn't even notice after a while.

Just started watching Fear the Walking Dead, a slow burner to be sure but I'm liking it and think it could be very good.
Don't like the lead actor though.

Last episode of Narcos for me tonight, I wonder how it ends ;-)

Thoroughly enjoyed it, never waned for me at all...
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: muppet on October 21, 2015, 05:02:41 PM
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on October 20, 2015, 12:01:19 PM
I asked this in the movie thread already, but really should have been in here.
Thoughts on Marco Polo?
Might give it a try

I liked it. Not so much for the main character though, who looks like an AC Milan former defender, more the for other characters such as 1,000 eyes and the Khan himself:

(http://when-will.net/images/artikel/2014/december/marco-polo-tv-review-netflix.jpg)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: AZOffaly on October 22, 2015, 09:16:07 AM
Maldini!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on October 26, 2015, 10:34:10 AM
Quote from: gallsman on September 24, 2015, 01:23:37 PM
New season of South Park is great.

The current season of South Park is some of the best, most biting satire and social commentary I've ever watched. It's absolutely outstanding and the latest episode in particular is incredible.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Boycey on October 26, 2015, 10:41:10 AM
I stumbled across How To Get Away With Murder last night on Netflix. The first episode looked promising, anyone follow it through?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: DownFanatic on October 26, 2015, 12:18:38 PM
Narcos was excellent. Wagner Moura was superb as Escobar. I hear Series 2 being commissioned.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: The Iceman on October 26, 2015, 02:25:27 PM
anyone watching Heroes Reborn?
Will give Fear the Walking Dead another try thanks Jell!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: From the Bunker on October 26, 2015, 02:32:56 PM
About 3 episodes into Series 3 of House of Cards. Lacking a bit of a kick at the moment. Will it improve? Getting tired of it at the moment. No Spoilers.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Boycey on October 26, 2015, 02:55:58 PM
Quote from: From the Bunker on October 26, 2015, 02:32:56 PM
About 3 episodes into Series 3 of House of Cards. Lacking a bit of a kick at the moment. Will it improve? Getting tired of it at the moment. No Spoilers.

I loved the first two series but have attempted to watch series 3 a couple of times and not got past the 3rd episode yet...
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on October 26, 2015, 03:09:37 PM
Yeah, 3rd season of HoC took a massive dive.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Syferus on October 26, 2015, 03:59:43 PM
Mr. Robot is absolutely excellent.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on October 27, 2015, 01:51:16 PM
Latest episode of The Walking Dead is a bit WTF!!!
Wasn't expecting that,but I feel there will be a twist to that scene yet.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on October 30, 2015, 03:08:49 PM
Downloaded the Boxset of 1992 from Sky Arts, an Italian Political Corruption drama, 3 (from 10) Episodes in and it's a very good show so far with plenty of potential.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on October 30, 2015, 04:57:05 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on October 30, 2015, 03:08:49 PM
Downloaded the Boxset of 1992 from Sky Arts, an Italian Political Corruption drama, 3 (from 10) Episodes in and it's a very good show so far with plenty of potential.

Yep, good show - very cynical, quite sad. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: oakleafgael on October 30, 2015, 07:24:57 PM
Season 3 of the Blacklist starts tonight for those that are interested. Great show.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on October 30, 2015, 10:20:41 PM
Season 2 ep 3 of Fargo and it's just superb, re script, story, plot, characters, acting, direction and cinematography and anything else that matters. TV drama of the year by a North Dakota mile.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on October 30, 2015, 10:41:44 PM
Quirky by numbers IMO.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on October 31, 2015, 10:46:30 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on October 30, 2015, 10:41:44 PM
Quirky by numbers IMO.
What does "Quirky by numbers" mean?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JoG2 on October 31, 2015, 10:53:06 PM
3 episodes into season 1 of Friday Night Lights. Have been meaning to watch it for a while.   Superb TV
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on October 31, 2015, 11:36:10 PM
Always been meaning to try Friday Night Lights and never got round to it. Good show then?

Started homeland again and it is class! Went through a bit of a shit spell around the start of season 3 and I stopped watching it. Started up again and it got better and better. Saying that season 5 has started a bit slow but only 2 episodes in.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on November 01, 2015, 01:52:49 AM
Quote from: JimStynes on October 31, 2015, 11:36:10 PM
Always been meaning to try Friday Night Lights and never got round to it. Good show then?
It's an excellent tv drama. Once you start watching it you will quickly find out if you like it or not.
And if you like it, you will watch it right through all the seasons.
if you don't like it, you won't bother.
There is no duplicity.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on November 01, 2015, 09:16:58 AM
Quote from: Main Street on October 31, 2015, 10:46:30 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on October 30, 2015, 10:41:44 PM
Quirky by numbers IMO.
What does "Quirky by numbers" mean?
Formulaic
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on November 01, 2015, 04:13:25 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on November 01, 2015, 09:16:58 AM
Quote from: Main Street on October 31, 2015, 10:46:30 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on October 30, 2015, 10:41:44 PM
Quirky by numbers IMO.
What does "Quirky by numbers" mean?
Formulaic
.
It's  a north dakota noir, black humour genre, the plots are complicated and it's out of the box inventive  with script, characters, editing.
Fargo will not be to everybody's taste but formulaic it ain't.
And also coming after the season one, this second season is an unformulaic as you can get, it's a new departure.


Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on November 01, 2015, 05:07:43 PM
I think it's very good, but it's Indy formulaic, the similarities in approach to Season 1, the orginal Fargo movie and the general influence of the Coen Brothers are there to be seen.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Hardy on November 01, 2015, 06:40:00 PM
Quote from: Main Street on November 01, 2015, 04:13:25 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on November 01, 2015, 09:16:58 AM
Quote from: Main Street on October 31, 2015, 10:46:30 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on October 30, 2015, 10:41:44 PM
Quirky by numbers IMO.
What does "Quirky by numbers" mean?
Formulaic
.
It's  a north dakota noir, black humour genre, the plots are complicated and it's out of the box inventive  with script, characters, editing.
Fargo will not be to everybody's taste but formulaic it ain't.
And also coming after the season one, this second season is an unformulaic as you can get, it's a new departure.


Can you expand on the new departure, MS?

So far, it hasn't hooked me like the first series. I think it's the same thing that it usually is when I don't take to a piece of fiction - lack of identification with the characters. I don't find myself caring too much about any of them so far. The Jesse Plemons character is presumably the main protagonist on the dark side - the Lester Nygaard/Jerry Lundegaard. Those other two got you on their side straight off, but not this guy for me. Maybe it's the actor. He's a bit wooden, just as he was in Breaking Bad.

But it's still entertaining and it's early days.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: stiffler on November 01, 2015, 06:56:27 PM
Any decent documentaries on Netflix worth a watch ?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Syferus on November 01, 2015, 06:58:32 PM
Quote from: Hardy on November 01, 2015, 06:40:00 PM
Quote from: Main Street on November 01, 2015, 04:13:25 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on November 01, 2015, 09:16:58 AM
Quote from: Main Street on October 31, 2015, 10:46:30 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on October 30, 2015, 10:41:44 PM
Quirky by numbers IMO.
What does "Quirky by numbers" mean?
Formulaic
.
It's  a north dakota noir, black humour genre, the plots are complicated and it's out of the box inventive  with script, characters, editing.
Fargo will not be to everybody's taste but formulaic it ain't.
And also coming after the season one, this second season is an unformulaic as you can get, it's a new departure.


Can you expand on the new departure, MS?

So far, it hasn't hooked me like the first series. I think it's the same thing that it usually is when I don't take to a piece of fiction - lack of identification with the characters. I don't find myself caring too much about any of them so far. The Jesse Plemons character is presumably the main protagonist on the dark side - the Lester Nygaard/Jerry Lundegaard. Those other two got you on their side straight off, but not this guy for me. Maybe it's the actor. He's a bit wooden, just as he was in Breaking Bad.

But it's still entertaining and it's early days.

He was supposed to be awkward in Breaking Bad though. Was very good in Friday Night Lights.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Two Hands FFS on November 01, 2015, 07:09:12 PM
Anyone watching River which is on BBC1 for the last few weeks. Decent so far
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Hardy on November 01, 2015, 07:16:09 PM
Quote from: stiffler on November 01, 2015, 06:56:27 PM
Any decent documentaries on Netflix worth a watch ?

Beware Of Mr Baker - excellent portrait of Ginger Baker (a total shit of a man).
I haven't watched the Keith Richards one yet (Under The Influence) but it's reportedly very good.
Why Planes Vanish is a good marshalling of the facts about flight MH370.
I'm three episodes into Ken Burns's 1990 series The Civil War. Massive detail on every twist and turn from start to finish of the American Civil War.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Minder on November 01, 2015, 08:12:30 PM
Quote from: Hardy on November 01, 2015, 07:16:09 PM
Quote from: stiffler on November 01, 2015, 06:56:27 PM
Any decent documentaries on Netflix worth a watch ?

Beware Of Mr Baker - excellent portrait of Ginger Baker (a total shit of a man).
I haven't watched the Keith Richards one yet (Under The Influence) but it's reportedly very good.
Why Planes Vanish is a good marshalling of the facts about flight MH370.
I'm three episodes into Ken Burns's 1990 series The Civil War. Massive detail on every twist and turn from start to finish of the American Civil War.

It is outstanding
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on November 01, 2015, 08:26:04 PM
Quote from: Minder on November 01, 2015, 08:12:30 PM
Quote from: Hardy on November 01, 2015, 07:16:09 PM
Quote from: stiffler on November 01, 2015, 06:56:27 PM
Any decent documentaries on Netflix worth a watch ?

Beware Of Mr Baker - excellent portrait of Ginger Baker (a total shit of a man).
I haven't watched the Keith Richards one yet (Under The Influence) but it's reportedly very good.
Why Planes Vanish is a good marshalling of the facts about flight MH370.
I'm three episodes into Ken Burns's 1990 series The Civil War. Massive detail on every twist and turn from start to finish of the American Civil War.

It is outstanding

Heard nothing but great reviews! Some day I will get stuck into it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on November 01, 2015, 08:51:30 PM
Quote from: stiffler on November 01, 2015, 06:56:27 PM
Any decent documentaries on Netflix worth a watch ?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfN3uxk-vRs (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfN3uxk-vRs)

it's on netflix
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Canalman on November 02, 2015, 09:16:55 AM
Sat down last night and watched a 3 part documentary  on the Vietnam War on the Documentary channel. Excellent.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on November 02, 2015, 02:30:17 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on October 30, 2015, 04:57:05 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on October 30, 2015, 03:08:49 PM
Downloaded the Boxset of 1992 from Sky Arts, an Italian Political Corruption drama, 3 (from 10) Episodes in and it's a very good show so far with plenty of potential.

Yep, good show - very cynical, quite sad.
Finished already, loved it. Start of a Trilogy apparently. Italian drama (backed by Sky £££) must be the next big thing. Gomarra Series 2 due in the Spring as well.

I've been on the look out for Romanzo Criminale for a while, Sky have had the Series 2 Boxset available for an age but no sign of Series 1.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: leenie on November 02, 2015, 10:37:48 PM
It probably has been mentioned but this is England '86, '88 and 90 are brilliant .. Only watched them recently and was so impressed with them. And they are all available on channel 4 on demand.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on November 03, 2015, 08:40:58 AM
Quote from: leenie on November 02, 2015, 10:37:48 PM
It probably has been mentioned but this is England '86, '88 and 90 are brilliant .. Only watched them recently and was so impressed with them. And they are all available on channel 4 on demand.

Never watched any of them and know little about them to be honest but might give them a go.

Anybody watched Mr Robot yet?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on November 03, 2015, 06:41:16 PM
The Leftover Series 2 - I dunno afuck what's going on half the time but it's compulsive viewing now, Series one was ok not great and I sorta dipped in and out of it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on November 03, 2015, 11:00:43 PM
Im up to episode 4 of Mr Robot. Still undecided as to whether I like it or not. A bit strange at times but I want to watch on to see what happens.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: straightred on November 04, 2015, 12:29:43 AM
Quote from: Main Street on November 01, 2015, 01:52:49 AM
Quote from: JimStynes on October 31, 2015, 11:36:10 PM
Always been meaning to try Friday Night Lights and never got round to it. Good show then?
It's an excellent tv drama. Once you start watching it you will quickly find out if you like it or not.
And if you like it, you will watch it right through all the seasons.
if you don't like it, you won't bother.
There is no duplicity.

Its excellent. I used to wonder if i was too old to be watching something based around a high school football team but there's much more to than that. Great book as well by the way but the book has nothing to do with the TV series (the book and FNL the movie go together) 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Syferus on November 04, 2015, 01:18:54 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on November 03, 2015, 11:00:43 PM
Im up to episode 4 of Mr Robot. Still undecided as to whether I like it or not. A bit strange at times but I want to watch on to see what happens.

It's fantastic. Best show of the year by some distance. The first tv show or film to actually deal with the real intracties of software programming, not bullshît mumbo-jumbo.

I get a kick out of that because I do it for a living but as a show and as a character piece it is fantastic outside its success in being both authentic and engaging in dealing with computing. It's shot beautifully too and the score is excellent.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on November 16, 2015, 11:41:09 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on November 03, 2015, 06:41:16 PM
The Leftover Series 2 - I dunno afuck what's going on half the time but it's compulsive viewing now, Series one was ok not great and I sorta dipped in and out of it.
My new favourite show
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on November 17, 2015, 12:57:03 AM
Quote from: Hardy on November 01, 2015, 06:40:00 PM
Quote from: Main Street on November 01, 2015, 04:13:25 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on November 01, 2015, 09:16:58 AM
Quote from: Main Street on October 31, 2015, 10:46:30 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on October 30, 2015, 10:41:44 PM
Quirky by numbers IMO.
What does "Quirky by numbers" mean?
Formulaic
.
It's  a north dakota noir, black humour genre, the plots are complicated and it's out of the box inventive  with script, characters, editing.
Fargo will not be to everybody's taste but formulaic it ain't.
And also coming after the season one, this second season is an unformulaic as you can get, it's a new departure.


Can you expand on the new departure, MS?

So far, it hasn't hooked me like the first series. I think it's the same thing that it usually is when I don't take to a piece of fiction - lack of identification with the characters. I don't find myself caring too much about any of them so far. The Jesse Plemons character is presumably the main protagonist on the dark side - the Lester Nygaard/Jerry Lundegaard. Those other two got you on their side straight off, but not this guy for me. Maybe it's the actor. He's a bit wooden, just as he was in Breaking Bad.

But it's still entertaining and it's early days.
The first season was much more surreal,  it went to the  extremes of its 'Fargoness' in it's opening episode and carried it through and that's why possibly it's more memorable, why the characters  depicted by Freeman, Tolman and Billy Bob are indelibly imprinted on the memory. 
The second season started off less surreal, more deliberate, at a slower pace and  that would be the departure I'm referring to. They just didn't decide to carry on with S1 themes but started from scratch again, with an inventiveness.  And the cops are much smarter in S2  :)
Let us know after episode 5 how you think it's shaping up.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: BenDover on November 17, 2015, 08:09:29 AM
thanks to this thread - The Walking Dead has taken over all my free time, a good show but I'm looking fwd to getting to the end so I can get a proper nights sleep.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on November 17, 2015, 08:26:18 AM
Quote from: BenDover on November 17, 2015, 08:09:29 AM
thanks to this thread - The Walking Dead has taken over all my free time, a good show but I'm looking fwd to getting to the end so I can get a proper nights sleep.
How far are you in?
You'll have to watch Fear the Walking Dead next.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on November 17, 2015, 08:31:10 AM
Quote from: bennydorano on November 16, 2015, 11:41:09 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on November 03, 2015, 06:41:16 PM
The Leftover Series 2 - I dunno afuck what's going on half the time but it's compulsive viewing now, Series one was ok not great and I sorta dipped in and out of it.
My new favourite show

I have enjoyed Season 2 so far more than I did Season 1, been very good.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on November 17, 2015, 09:45:10 AM
Quote from: Syferus on November 04, 2015, 01:18:54 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on November 03, 2015, 11:00:43 PM
Im up to episode 4 of Mr Robot. Still undecided as to whether I like it or not. A bit strange at times but I want to watch on to see what happens.

It's fantastic. Best show of the year by some distance. The first tv show or film to actually deal with the real intracties of software programming, not bullshît mumbo-jumbo.

I get a kick out of that because I do it for a living but as a show and as a character piece it is fantastic outside its success in being both authentic and engaging in dealing with computing. It's shot beautifully too and the score is excellent.

Finished it last night. It's superb and just has so many different and great influences running through it. Binge watched it in 2 nights there so I am walking around like a zombie thinking evilcorp is gonna get me at some stage.

I won't talk too much about the influences as they could give away a fair bit of plotline but the acting, dialogue, the story the score everything about it is sharp definitely one to watch!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: BenDover on November 17, 2015, 12:55:33 PM
Quote from: laoislad on November 17, 2015, 08:26:18 AM
Quote from: BenDover on November 17, 2015, 08:09:29 AM
thanks to this thread - The Walking Dead has taken over all my free time, a good show but I'm looking fwd to getting to the end so I can get a proper nights sleep.
How far are you in?
You'll have to watch Fear the Walking Dead next.
S5 Ep 10 - what's that about?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on November 17, 2015, 01:05:33 PM
Quote from: BenDover on November 17, 2015, 12:55:33 PM
Quote from: laoislad on November 17, 2015, 08:26:18 AM
Quote from: BenDover on November 17, 2015, 08:09:29 AM
thanks to this thread - The Walking Dead has taken over all my free time, a good show but I'm looking fwd to getting to the end so I can get a proper nights sleep.
How far are you in?
You'll have to watch Fear the Walking Dead next.
S5 Ep 10 - what's that about?
Its a spinoff of The Walking Dead set right at the very start of the zombie breakout. Only 6 episodes in season 1 so you'd catch up easily enough.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on November 17, 2015, 01:40:21 PM
Couple of my mates are massively into the Walking Dead graphic novels. Apparently the author has said that there are at least as many books to go as have already been written!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on November 18, 2015, 01:37:14 PM
Anyone watched the first episode of the new Sky series 'Blindspot'?
Its decent without being fantastic. I will stick with it a few episodes anyway
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on November 18, 2015, 01:40:49 PM
Just watched the latest episode of Leftovers last night, holy f**k its been a long time since I was as shocked at the end of an episode of any series.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on November 18, 2015, 05:40:53 PM
Yip, i don't wanna repeat again but i dont know what's going on half the time but it is absolutely compelling viewing atm.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on November 18, 2015, 06:21:08 PM
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on November 18, 2015, 01:37:14 PM
Anyone watched the first episode of the new Sky series 'Blindspot'?
Its decent without being fantastic. I will stick with it a few episodes anyway
Saw it advertised. It's on Showbox so will give it a go tonight.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: themac_23 on November 18, 2015, 06:34:19 PM
Anyone get a look at the show that started on sky atlantic, the last panthers? seen it advertised looked like it could be a good show, always something i took an interest in.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on November 19, 2015, 09:03:42 AM
Quote from: themac_23 on November 18, 2015, 06:34:19 PM
Anyone get a look at the show that started on sky atlantic, the last panthers? seen it advertised looked like it could be a good show, always something i took an interest in.
The first episode was interesting. Quite different from a lot of the Sky Atlantic shows.
A lot of it in subtitles.
I will give it another few episodes before I make up my mind on it, but a decent start.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Don Johnson on November 20, 2015, 08:54:02 PM
The Last Panthers could not be any worse than Fortitude. Can't believe I wasted my time watching that to the end.

Really liked the first two episodes of it by the way. Looks good.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on November 23, 2015, 11:23:43 AM
Quote from: Don Johnson on November 20, 2015, 08:54:02 PM
The Last Panthers could not be any worse than Fortitude. Can't believe I wasted my time watching that to the end.

Really liked the first two episodes of it by the way. Looks good.
+1, refused to give up on it and stuck it out to the end.  :-\ :-[
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Canalman on November 23, 2015, 12:49:20 PM
Had the misfortune to watch 15 minutes or so of Citizen Khan last night. Awful.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: AZOffaly on November 23, 2015, 12:51:23 PM
Anyone watch Justified on Sky Atlantic/Sky On Demand? A US Marshall working in Kentucky, dealing with all the various hillbilly criminals he comes across, including the Dixie mafia. Good watch.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on November 23, 2015, 01:14:02 PM
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on November 23, 2015, 11:23:43 AM
Quote from: Don Johnson on November 20, 2015, 08:54:02 PM
The Last Panthers could not be any worse than Fortitude. Can't believe I wasted my time watching that to the end.

Really liked the first two episodes of it by the way. Looks good.
+1, refused to give up on it and stuck it out to the end.  :-\ :-[

Not many shows I have gave up on, or films but I did with Fortitude and actually also recently did the same with Gotham and Hannibal.  Probably the only three I have ever dropped even when I knew ones I were watching had been cancelled.  The tree of Life was one film I did give up on though, pure space cadet stuff.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Celt_Man on November 23, 2015, 01:32:29 PM
Quote from: AZOffaly on November 23, 2015, 12:51:23 PM
Anyone watch Justified on Sky Atlantic/Sky On Demand? A US Marshall working in Kentucky, dealing with all the various hillbilly criminals he comes across, including the Dixie mafia. Good watch.

Top top show!!! Raylan is some boyo!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Denn Forever on November 23, 2015, 02:01:14 PM
Is Justified not on TG4 foe the last 2/3 years?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Maroon Manc on November 23, 2015, 02:55:18 PM
Quote from: AZOffaly on November 23, 2015, 12:51:23 PM
Anyone watch Justified on Sky Atlantic/Sky On Demand? A US Marshall working in Kentucky, dealing with all the various hillbilly criminals he comes across, including the Dixie mafia. Good watch.

I'm up to season 5, one of the best series I've seen.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: AZOffaly on November 23, 2015, 04:36:14 PM
Quote from: Denn Forever on November 23, 2015, 02:01:14 PM
Is Justified not on TG4 foe the last 2/3 years?

No idea. I never used to watch a lot of series. I didn't have the patience to wait until next week, so the boxsets on Netflix or Sky are a godsend to me. Anyway, I'm just into season 2 of it, and it's a great watch. I love the accent down around there as well.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on November 23, 2015, 04:56:21 PM
Quote from: AZOffaly on November 23, 2015, 04:36:14 PM
Quote from: Denn Forever on November 23, 2015, 02:01:14 PM
Is Justified not on TG4 foe the last 2/3 years?

No idea. I never used to watch a lot of series. I didn't have the patience to wait until next week, so the boxsets on Netflix or Sky are a godsend to me. Anyway, I'm just into season 2 of it, and it's a great watch. I love the accent down around there as well.

Have never watched it as I was told it was a modern-day rehash of his role on 'Deadwood', which I'd seen.  Now that was a series. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: AZOffaly on November 23, 2015, 04:57:43 PM
Never watched that either. Netflix or Sky?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on November 23, 2015, 05:02:13 PM
Quote from: AZOffaly on November 23, 2015, 04:57:43 PM
Never watched that either. Netflix or Sky?

Dunno.  I watched the actual box sets - y'know dvds and the like. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: AZOffaly on November 23, 2015, 05:02:52 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on November 23, 2015, 05:02:13 PM
Quote from: AZOffaly on November 23, 2015, 04:57:43 PM
Never watched that either. Netflix or Sky?

Dunno.  I watched the actual box sets - y'know dvds and the like.

Wow. Cool. Retro.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: themac_23 on November 23, 2015, 05:16:04 PM
Quote from: AZOffaly on November 23, 2015, 05:02:52 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on November 23, 2015, 05:02:13 PM
Quote from: AZOffaly on November 23, 2015, 04:57:43 PM
Never watched that either. Netflix or Sky?

Dunno.  I watched the actual box sets - y'know dvds and the like.

Wow. Cool. Retro.

Hipster level 100  :P
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on November 23, 2015, 05:22:05 PM
Quote from: themac_23 on November 23, 2015, 05:16:04 PM
Quote from: AZOffaly on November 23, 2015, 05:02:52 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on November 23, 2015, 05:02:13 PM
Quote from: AZOffaly on November 23, 2015, 04:57:43 PM
Never watched that either. Netflix or Sky?

Dunno.  I watched the actual box sets - y'know dvds and the like.

Wow. Cool. Retro.

Hipster level 100  :P

I'll bet he has a beard and a man bun. . . probably wears a tweed waistcoat as well. Too cool for school!!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Max Payne on November 23, 2015, 07:04:53 PM
Anyone been watching the Amazon series The Man in the High Castle? Looks good going by the trailer
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on November 23, 2015, 07:42:20 PM
Quote from: Syferus on November 04, 2015, 01:18:54 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on November 03, 2015, 11:00:43 PM
Im up to episode 4 of Mr Robot. Still undecided as to whether I like it or not. A bit strange at times but I want to watch on to see what happens.

It's fantastic. Best show of the year by some distance. The first tv show or film to actually deal with the real intracties of software programming, not bullshît mumbo-jumbo.

I get a kick out of that because I do it for a living but as a show and as a character piece it is fantastic outside its success in being both authentic and engaging in dealing with computing. It's shot beautifully too and the score is excellent.

Nah, it's not. It's Fight Club with a bit of tech. Interesting enough but the plot is all over the place.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on November 23, 2015, 08:47:12 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on November 23, 2015, 04:56:21 PM
Quote from: AZOffaly on November 23, 2015, 04:36:14 PM
Quote from: Denn Forever on November 23, 2015, 02:01:14 PM
Is Justified not on TG4 foe the last 2/3 years?

No idea. I never used to watch a lot of series. I didn't have the patience to wait until next week, so the boxsets on Netflix or Sky are a godsend to me. Anyway, I'm just into season 2 of it, and it's a great watch. I love the accent down around there as well.

Have never watched it as I was told it was a modern-day rehash of his role on 'Deadwood', which I'd seen.  Now that was a series.
Your deep throat's observation does hold some water, but that's not a negative in itself as Deadwood's Sheriff Bullock was a sheriff for the ages, even the Earps stood down from locking horns with Bullock. Justified S1 was very good viewing, then it gradually gets repetitive with circular plots in later seasons. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JoG2 on November 23, 2015, 09:31:07 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on November 23, 2015, 04:56:21 PM
Quote from: AZOffaly on November 23, 2015, 04:36:14 PM
Quote from: Denn Forever on November 23, 2015, 02:01:14 PM
Is Justified not on TG4 foe the last 2/3 years?

No idea. I never used to watch a lot of series. I didn't have the patience to wait until next week, so the boxsets on Netflix or Sky are a godsend to me. Anyway, I'm just into season 2 of it, and it's a great watch. I love the accent down around there as well.

Have never watched it as I was told it was a modern-day rehash of his role on 'Deadwood', which I'd seen.  Now that was a series.

Really enjoyed Justified,  would have it a little below Banshee  and a good bit below Deadwood.  Did you hear they had agreed to shoot a couple of extended episodes to finish Deadwood?  Hopefully it's true and not another Breaking Bad season 6 (?)  windups kinda story
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: BennyHarp on November 24, 2015, 09:49:47 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on November 17, 2015, 08:31:10 AM
Quote from: bennydorano on November 16, 2015, 11:41:09 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on November 03, 2015, 06:41:16 PM
The Leftover Series 2 - I dunno afuck what's going on half the time but it's compulsive viewing now, Series one was ok not great and I sorta dipped in and out of it.
My new favourite show

I have enjoyed Season 2 so far more than I did Season 1, been very good.

Well, the latest episode was a bit crazy!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on November 24, 2015, 11:07:33 PM
London Spy getting very tedious.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on November 25, 2015, 08:13:24 AM
Quote from: BennyHarp on November 24, 2015, 09:49:47 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on November 17, 2015, 08:31:10 AM
Quote from: bennydorano on November 16, 2015, 11:41:09 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on November 03, 2015, 06:41:16 PM
The Leftover Series 2 - I dunno afuck what's going on half the time but it's compulsive viewing now, Series one was ok not great and I sorta dipped in and out of it.
My new favourite show

I have enjoyed Season 2 so far more than I did Season 1, been very good.

Well, the latest episode was a bit crazy!

Flipping love it though, but crazy stuff altogether. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: BennyHarp on November 25, 2015, 08:33:01 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on November 25, 2015, 08:13:24 AM
Quote from: BennyHarp on November 24, 2015, 09:49:47 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on November 17, 2015, 08:31:10 AM
Quote from: bennydorano on November 16, 2015, 11:41:09 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on November 03, 2015, 06:41:16 PM
The Leftover Series 2 - I dunno afuck what's going on half the time but it's compulsive viewing now, Series one was ok not great and I sorta dipped in and out of it.
My new favourite show

I have enjoyed Season 2 so far more than I did Season 1, been very good.

Well, the latest episode was a bit crazy!

Flipping love it though, but crazy stuff altogether.

Yes, I'm enjoying it too. The second series has been superb!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Don Johnson on November 25, 2015, 08:45:02 AM
Quote from: Max Payne on November 23, 2015, 07:04:53 PM
Anyone been watching the Amazon series The Man in the High Castle? Looks good going by the trailer

Watched the first episode of this last night. Really liked it, very good premise to the show (for those who don't know, it's set in 1962 America in al alternate world where they lost WW2, so the east coast is under Nazi control, the west is under Japanese control and there's a neutral area in the middle). Will fly through it in a week I think.

For those who don't have Amazon Prime, they do free trials on the website you can sign up to. Plus if you have already used your free trial like I had you can get another one if you have a student email address, I googled 'Amazon Student' and used my old Queens address to sign up to another 6 month free trial. Have to remember to cancel before the six months though to prevent being billed for the next 6 months.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on November 26, 2015, 04:20:15 PM
Quote from: Don Johnson on November 25, 2015, 08:45:02 AM
Quote from: Max Payne on November 23, 2015, 07:04:53 PM
Anyone been watching the Amazon series The Man in the High Castle? Looks good going by the trailer

Watched the first episode of this last night. Really liked it, very good premise to the show (for those who don't know, it's set in 1962 America in al alternate world where they lost WW2, so the east coast is under Nazi control, the west is under Japanese control and there's a neutral area in the middle). Will fly through it in a week I think.

For those who don't have Amazon Prime, they do free trials on the website you can sign up to. Plus if you have already used your free trial like I had you can get another one if you have a student email address, I googled 'Amazon Student' and used my old Queens address to sign up to another 6 month free trial. Have to remember to cancel before the six months though to prevent being billed for the next 6 months.
Watched it myself last night. Good first episode, look forward to watching the rest of it.
Its up on Kodi so need for Amazon Prime.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JoG2 on November 26, 2015, 04:25:03 PM
Quote from: laoislad on November 26, 2015, 04:20:15 PM
Quote from: Don Johnson on November 25, 2015, 08:45:02 AM
Quote from: Max Payne on November 23, 2015, 07:04:53 PM
Anyone been watching the Amazon series The Man in the High Castle? Looks good going by the trailer

Watched the first episode of this last night. Really liked it, very good premise to the show (for those who don't know, it's set in 1962 America in al alternate world where they lost WW2, so the east coast is under Nazi control, the west is under Japanese control and there's a neutral area in the middle). Will fly through it in a week I think.

For those who don't have Amazon Prime, they do free trials on the website you can sign up to. Plus if you have already used your free trial like I had you can get another one if you have a student email address, I googled 'Amazon Student' and used my old Queens address to sign up to another 6 month free trial. Have to remember to cancel before the six months though to prevent being billed for the next 6 months.
Watched it myself last night. Good first episode, look forward to watching the rest of it.
Its up on Kodi so need for Amazon Prime.

Movie HD has the first 2 episodes as well
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: 5 Sams on November 27, 2015, 08:22:40 PM
Anyone with access to BBC1 do yourselves a favour at half 9 tonight. Peter Kay's Car Share.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Don Johnson on November 28, 2015, 10:22:35 AM
Quote from: laoislad on November 26, 2015, 04:20:15 PM
Quote from: Don Johnson on November 25, 2015, 08:45:02 AM
Quote from: Max Payne on November 23, 2015, 07:04:53 PM
Anyone been watching the Amazon series The Man in the High Castle? Looks good going by the trailer

Watched the first episode of this last night. Really liked it, very good premise to the show (for those who don't know, it's set in 1962 America in al alternate world where they lost WW2, so the east coast is under Nazi control, the west is under Japanese control and there's a neutral area in the middle). Will fly through it in a week I think.

For those who don't have Amazon Prime, they do free trials on the website you can sign up to. Plus if you have already used your free trial like I had you can get another one if you have a student email address, I googled 'Amazon Student' and used my old Queens address to sign up to another 6 month free trial. Have to remember to cancel before the six months though to prevent being billed for the next 6 months.
Watched it myself last night. Good first episode, look forward to watching the rest of it.
Its up on Kodi so need for Amazon Prime.

The end of the second episode was a bit, weird.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: turk on November 28, 2015, 08:39:08 PM
Quote from: AZOffaly on November 23, 2015, 04:36:14 PM
Quote from: Denn Forever on November 23, 2015, 02:01:14 PM
Is Justified not on TG4 foe the last 2/3 years?

No idea. I never used to watch a lot of series. I didn't have the patience to wait until next week, so the boxsets on Netflix or Sky are a godsend to me. Anyway, I'm just into season 2 of it, and it's a great watch. I love the accent down around there as well.

I am finishing up series 1!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: turk on November 28, 2015, 08:55:29 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on November 26, 2014, 05:44:30 PM
Downloaded Italian Mafioso drama Gomorrah & watched 12 episodes over 2/3 days. Superb stuff, withdrawal symptoms already. Hankering for Series 2.

Yes, this is absolutely excellent, agreed! I wonder will they repeat series 1 before they show 2. I would watch it again!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on November 28, 2015, 10:37:26 PM
The Peep Show episode on Wed nite was comic genius at it's arse clenching best.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Syferus on November 29, 2015, 02:33:37 AM
Quote from: gallsman on November 23, 2015, 07:42:20 PM
Quote from: Syferus on November 04, 2015, 01:18:54 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on November 03, 2015, 11:00:43 PM
Im up to episode 4 of Mr Robot. Still undecided as to whether I like it or not. A bit strange at times but I want to watch on to see what happens.

It's fantastic. Best show of the year by some distance. The first tv show or film to actually deal with the real intracties of software programming, not bullshît mumbo-jumbo.

I get a kick out of that because I do it for a living but as a show and as a character piece it is fantastic outside its success in being both authentic and engaging in dealing with computing. It's shot beautifully too and the score is excellent.

Nah, it's not. It's Fight Club with a bit of tech. Interesting enough but the plot is all over the place.

Far from it. Particularly given how the season ended.

Plot was incredibly consistent too. Reviews have been through the roof so you're the outlier.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on November 29, 2015, 09:27:19 AM
Well, in that case, isn't it wonderful that these things are a matter of taste and opinion?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: AFS on November 30, 2015, 01:16:42 AM
I'd agree with Gallsman about Mr. Robot. Loved the first episode and thought it was going to be something exceptional, but it never reached those heights again. The different plots strands didn't tie together at all well for me, and found a lot of the characters to be either boring or annoying (Darlene). The main fella was good and the weird Swedish couple were interesting enough. Probably entertaining enough to give the second series a go, though.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on November 30, 2015, 08:26:36 AM
Quote from: bennydorano on November 28, 2015, 10:37:26 PM
The Peep Show episode on Wed nite was comic genius at it's arse clenching best.

The new series has been as good as ever
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on December 02, 2015, 01:46:58 AM
 Fargo S2  just gets better and better.
Episode 8 brings it all up to speed.
Amongst a hundred other things in this episode, the Gerhard's Indian, Hanzee, offers a different slant to "Wounded Knee".
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on December 02, 2015, 08:49:40 AM
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on November 30, 2015, 08:26:36 AM
Quote from: bennydorano on November 28, 2015, 10:37:26 PM
The Peep Show episode on Wed nite was comic genius at it's arse clenching best.

The new series has been as good as ever

Yup, the last two or three haven't been great but it looks like they're going out on a high (or crumbling low as it happens). I find myself genuinely cringing and turning away from some of the things happening, they're that awkward!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tyrone girl on December 02, 2015, 09:55:32 AM
Anyone watched The Tunnel? Think it was on sky atlantic initially but i just watched it on demand on sky. Brilliant series.

Heres the thing though i wanna find someone who has watched it. I finished the ten episodes and went on to google to see if there is another series and came across this forum chatting about it. I was reading through this and they are all on about what happened in the finale and what they are on about i never watched. The last episode for me ended on something different but there was 10 episodes for them and for me. Anyone who watched it wanna help me out?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on December 02, 2015, 09:59:02 AM
Quote from: tyrone girl on December 02, 2015, 09:55:32 AM
Anyone watched The Tunnel? Think it was on sky atlantic initially but i just watched it on demand on sky. Brilliant series.

Heres the thing though i wanna find someone who has watched it. I finished the ten episodes and went on to google to see if there is another series and came across this forum chatting about it. I was reading through this and they are all on about what happened in the finale and what they are on about i never watched. The last episode for me ended on something different but there was 10 episodes for them and for me. Anyone who watched it wanna help me out?

If it's the one I'm thinking of, it's a significantly inferior remake of a Swedish programme called Brön (The Bridge) that is on BBC 3 or 4. Highly recommended.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Geoff Tipps on December 02, 2015, 10:04:43 AM
Quote from: gallsman on December 02, 2015, 09:59:02 AM
Quote from: tyrone girl on December 02, 2015, 09:55:32 AM
Anyone watched The Tunnel? Think it was on sky atlantic initially but i just watched it on demand on sky. Brilliant series.

Heres the thing though i wanna find someone who has watched it. I finished the ten episodes and went on to google to see if there is another series and came across this forum chatting about it. I was reading through this and they are all on about what happened in the finale and what they are on about i never watched. The last episode for me ended on something different but there was 10 episodes for them and for me. Anyone who watched it wanna help me out?

If it's the one I'm thinking of, it's a significantly inferior remake of a Swedish programme called Brön (The Bridge) that is on BBC 3 or 4. Highly recommended.

I watched The Bridge and it's excellent. Started watching "The Tunnel" on Sky Atlantic last year and got through a couple of episodes.
The story was exactly the same as the original from what I remember so gave up on it.
I'm watching The Bridge Series 3 on BBC4 now and it's as good as ever. Best show on TV IMO.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tyrone girl on December 02, 2015, 10:05:17 AM
Yes its apparently a remake of The Bridge. I didnt watch it though i have been reading that they were very similar.
I cannot figure out wtf people are on about in the finale episode though. Its pissing me off cos i obviously wanna watch it to its conclusion.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on December 02, 2015, 10:07:14 AM
It has been re-made several times, including in the US, although I can't remember if that was a bridge or a tunnel. The forum definitely about the same one?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tyrone girl on December 02, 2015, 10:09:35 AM
Yes definitely, without wanting to give away spoilers if anyone hasnt watched it they are talking about the same characters and about one being blown up and a stand off etc and ***** being dead at the end.
The way mine ended was the young lad typing on the computer and i was thinking ah its a cliffhanger to the next series so of course i go reading up as to when it starts then i find all this.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on December 02, 2015, 10:21:24 AM
A different season of the show, perhaps?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JoG2 on December 02, 2015, 11:06:42 AM
Bron/Broen season 3 started a couple of weeks ago on bbc4. Loved the 1st 2 seasons, but, not sure how I feel about the 3rd after 1 episode. The change in characters doesn't float my boat.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on December 02, 2015, 01:09:14 PM
Quote from: gallsman on December 02, 2015, 08:49:40 AM
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on November 30, 2015, 08:26:36 AM
Quote from: bennydorano on November 28, 2015, 10:37:26 PM
The Peep Show episode on Wed nite was comic genius at it's arse clenching best.

The new series has been as good as ever

Yup, the last two or three haven't been great but it looks like they're going out on a high (or crumbling low as it happens). I find myself genuinely cringing and turning away from some of the things happening, they're that awkward!
The colouring in of the Cheddar to make it look like Stilton scene was just sublime.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tyrone girl on December 03, 2015, 10:06:46 AM
I am completely thick  :o. Embarrassed to say that after being mad all day at not getting the proper ending i went home last night and realised i hadnt actually watched 10 episodes and when i went to the next page on sky the last two episodes were there  :-[ :-[ :-[.
Anyway it was a fantastic series. Looking forward to series 2. Definitely recommend watching it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Denn Forever on December 03, 2015, 11:01:06 AM
For posters with children, the Disney Jungle Book is being shown on Channel 4 this Sumday at 5.30.  Set Sky to record.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on December 05, 2015, 03:04:27 PM
Josh on BBC3 has been a grower, Episode 4 was very very funny.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: BennyHarp on December 05, 2015, 03:53:18 PM
Has anyone been watching Crossing Lines? The storylines are quite good but some of the acting and corny lines have been dire, however, on the whole I've enjoyed it. Has had a few very dramatic and unexpected moments such as the season finale this week.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on December 06, 2015, 08:19:44 PM
While twiddling my thumbs waiting for the next episode of Fargo, I made an attempt to watch a few episodes of The Leftovers. It was depressing stuff, laden with wooden characters engaged in contrived arguments. Then there's the smoking cult?? an  unrelieved permanent state of depression.
Just think, being mandated to attend secondary school for 5 years in the 1970's with an unrelenting line of plodding, dull teachers, that's the world of The Leftovers.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: clarshack on December 06, 2015, 10:18:28 PM
Anyone watch 'you me and the apocalypse' on sky one. Thought it was very good. Not sure how they could make a second season though...
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: muppet on December 08, 2015, 09:24:19 PM
Pining after finishing season 2 of Peaky Blinders.

Now what?

Marco Polo, HOC, BCS have new series coming at some stage.

Anyone know where I can get GOT season 5?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: BenDover on December 09, 2015, 10:26:18 AM
Quote from: muppet on December 08, 2015, 09:24:19 PM
Pining after finishing season 2 of Peaky Blinders.

Now what?

Marco Polo, HOC, BCS have new series coming at some stage.

Anyone know where I can get GOT season 5?
Movie HD has the full season 5
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on December 09, 2015, 10:59:10 AM
Had 21 shows on the go at one stage last year and now I have none, although that's because of season breaks etc.  But I'm thinking at the minute the only shows I have on the go that haven't been cancelled or finished are GOT, Peaky Blinders, Leftovers, Blacklist, Better Call Saul, Fear the Walking Dead, the 100 and Walking Dead.  I actually looked forward to having less as they were too addictive but now I am finding that there is hardly anything on at night to watch film wise, trying to resist going on a binge but been hearing too much about Sons of Anarchy. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: themac_23 on December 09, 2015, 12:10:33 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on December 09, 2015, 10:59:10 AM
Had 21 shows on the go at one stage last year and now I have none, although that's because of season breaks etc.  But I'm thinking at the minute the only shows I have on the go that haven't been cancelled or finished are GOT, Peaky Blinders, Leftovers, Blacklist, Better Call Saul, Fear the Walking Dead, the 100 and Walking Dead.  I actually looked forward to having less as they were too addictive but now I am finding that there is hardly anything on at night to watch film wise, trying to resist going on a binge but been hearing too much about Sons of Anarchy.

sons of anarchy is a great show, up there with my favourites one season where they come to belfast is it a bit poor but again that could be because anyone from here watching it knows that a. the accents were brutal and b. we dont live in shanty huts lol. Def give it a watch you won't regret it, unless you regret not getting to sleep until 4-5 in the morning because of the '1 more episode' disease lol.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Canalman on December 09, 2015, 12:47:28 PM
Quote from: themac_23 on December 09, 2015, 12:10:33 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on December 09, 2015, 10:59:10 AM
Had 21 shows on the go at one stage last year and now I have none, although that's because of season breaks etc.  But I'm thinking at the minute the only shows I have on the go that haven't been cancelled or finished are GOT, Peaky Blinders, Leftovers, Blacklist, Better Call Saul, Fear the Walking Dead, the 100 and Walking Dead.  I actually looked forward to having less as they were too addictive but now I am finding that there is hardly anything on at night to watch film wise, trying to resist going on a binge but been hearing too much about Sons of Anarchy.

sons of anarchy is a great show, up there with my favourites one season where they come to belfast is it a bit poor but again that could be because anyone from here watching it knows that a. the accents were brutal and b. we dont live in shanty huts lol. Def give it a watch you won't regret it, unless you regret not getting to sleep until 4-5 in the morning because of the '1 more episode' disease lol.

Agree with you there about SOA.

The series based in Ireland imo was awful and now I think it was more to do with the accents and scenes obviously filmed in America but claiming to be set along the border.

Hearing great things about the following serieses and aim to finish the whole boxset off in the new year.

Shakespeare touch v. interesting.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on December 09, 2015, 04:35:20 PM
Started watching a series called The last man on earth.
It's harmless enough but has its funny moments. I'll probably stick with it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Harold Disgracey on December 10, 2015, 12:02:46 AM
This series of Toast of London has been excellent. Pat Short in it tonight performing sex change operations for £50.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on December 10, 2015, 09:05:36 AM
Quote from: Harold Disgracey on December 10, 2015, 12:02:46 AM
This series of Toast of London has been excellent. Pat Short in it tonight performing sex change operations for £50.

Only started watching it recently; it's really, really funny. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Boycey on December 11, 2015, 12:16:57 PM
Did anybody else stick with The Affair? I thought it dragged a bit but has recaptured my interest lately after a couple of good twists
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Minder on December 11, 2015, 12:42:06 PM
Quote from: Boycey on December 11, 2015, 12:16:57 PM
Did anybody else stick with The Affair? I thought it dragged a bit but has recaptured my interest lately after a couple of good twists

I am a couple of episodes behind but I have enjoyed it
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on December 11, 2015, 01:42:59 PM
There is a programme starting after Christmas called Deutschland 83 which looks promising. Has anyone seen it elsewhere on streams etc?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on December 11, 2015, 01:44:18 PM
Quote from: Minder on December 11, 2015, 12:42:06 PM
Quote from: Boycey on December 11, 2015, 12:16:57 PM
Did anybody else stick with The Affair? I thought it dragged a bit but has recaptured my interest lately after a couple of good twists

I am a couple of episodes behind but I have enjoyed it

I'm still a bit meh about it. I've watched them all and there are too many moody/arty scenes of people fighting and pouting for me to be massively interested in it.

The Wife loves it so I play WGC while it's on ... I'm a multi tasker!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Geoff Tipps on December 11, 2015, 01:59:22 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on December 11, 2015, 01:42:59 PM
There is a programme starting after Christmas called Deutschland 83 which looks promising. Has anyone seen it elsewhere on streams etc?

Already started on RTE2. It's good so far.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on December 11, 2015, 02:00:26 PM
Quote from: Geoff Tipps on December 11, 2015, 01:59:22 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on December 11, 2015, 01:42:59 PM
There is a programme starting after Christmas called Deutschland 83 which looks promising. Has anyone seen it elsewhere on streams etc?

Already started on RTE2. It's good so far.
Ach ballix.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Geoff Tipps on December 11, 2015, 02:01:59 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on December 11, 2015, 02:00:26 PM
Quote from: Geoff Tipps on December 11, 2015, 01:59:22 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on December 11, 2015, 01:42:59 PM
There is a programme starting after Christmas called Deutschland 83 which looks promising. Has anyone seen it elsewhere on streams etc?

Already started on RTE2. It's good so far.
Ach ballix.

If you have an Anroid box you'll find it on the Genesis add on.
Think it's on the RTE player too.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on December 11, 2015, 02:30:20 PM
Quote from: screenexile on December 11, 2015, 01:44:18 PM
Quote from: Minder on December 11, 2015, 12:42:06 PM
Quote from: Boycey on December 11, 2015, 12:16:57 PM
Did anybody else stick with The Affair? I thought it dragged a bit but has recaptured my interest lately after a couple of good twists

I am a couple of episodes behind but I have enjoyed it

I'm still a bit meh about it. I've watched them all and there are too many moody/arty scenes of people fighting and pouting for me to be massively interested in it.

The Wife loves it so I play WGC while it's on ... I'm a multi tasker!
What's WGC?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Minder on December 11, 2015, 04:13:14 PM
Quote from: laoislad on December 11, 2015, 02:30:20 PM
Quote from: screenexile on December 11, 2015, 01:44:18 PM
Quote from: Minder on December 11, 2015, 12:42:06 PM
Quote from: Boycey on December 11, 2015, 12:16:57 PM
Did anybody else stick with The Affair? I thought it dragged a bit but has recaptured my interest lately after a couple of good twists

I am a couple of episodes behind but I have enjoyed it

I'm still a bit meh about it. I've watched them all and there are too many moody/arty scenes of people fighting and pouting for me to be massively interested in it.

The Wife loves it so I play WGC while it's on ... I'm a multi tasker!
What's WGC?

Any time anyone wants a beating on it let me know !

Golf game on IOS, think it's Android too
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: muppet on December 11, 2015, 09:50:32 PM
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/8/8e/Cosmos_spacetime_odyssey_titlecard.jpg)

Very good.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Zulu on December 14, 2015, 10:59:39 PM
Errr what the hell just happened in Fargo???
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on December 14, 2015, 11:03:39 PM
Some episode. 1st class.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Zulu on December 14, 2015, 11:10:48 PM
Really? I've throughly enjoyed it so far but that was a surreal, am I missing something?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on December 14, 2015, 11:17:31 PM
Quote from: laoislad on December 11, 2015, 02:30:20 PM
Quote from: screenexile on December 11, 2015, 01:44:18 PM
Quote from: Minder on December 11, 2015, 12:42:06 PM
Quote from: Boycey on December 11, 2015, 12:16:57 PM
Did anybody else stick with The Affair? I thought it dragged a bit but has recaptured my interest lately after a couple of good twists

I am a couple of episodes behind but I have enjoyed it

I'm still a bit meh about it. I've watched them all and there are too many moody/arty scenes of people fighting and pouting for me to be massively interested in it.

The Wife loves it so I play WGC while it's on ... I'm a multi tasker!
What's WGC?

Sorry its WGT...

www.wgt.com

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on December 14, 2015, 11:26:33 PM
Quote from: Zulu on December 14, 2015, 11:10:48 PM
Really? I've throughly enjoyed it so far but that was a surreal, am I missing something?
That's exactly what it was, meaningless surrealism (imo), didn't spoil my enjoyment anyway.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jell 0 Biafra on December 15, 2015, 12:11:38 AM
Quote from: Zulu on December 14, 2015, 11:10:48 PM
Really? I've throughly enjoyed it so far but that was a surreal, am I missing something?

If you're talking about what I think you are, you've been missing quite a bit if you didn't see something like that coming.  It's been foreshadowed from the very first episode, and in quite a few others.   Still a crap idea though.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JoG2 on December 15, 2015, 12:35:03 PM
Quote from: Jell 0 Biafra on December 15, 2015, 12:11:38 AM
Quote from: Zulu on December 14, 2015, 11:10:48 PM
Really? I've throughly enjoyed it so far but that was a surreal, am I missing something?

If you're talking about what I think you are, you've been missing quite a bit if you didn't see something like that coming.  It's been foreshadowed from the very first episode, and in quite a few others.   Still a crap idea though.

eh? if so, was completely over my head. Very surreal . Top show
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: muppet on December 15, 2015, 01:00:01 PM
Quote from: screenexile on December 14, 2015, 11:17:31 PM
Quote from: laoislad on December 11, 2015, 02:30:20 PM
Quote from: screenexile on December 11, 2015, 01:44:18 PM
Quote from: Minder on December 11, 2015, 12:42:06 PM
Quote from: Boycey on December 11, 2015, 12:16:57 PM
Did anybody else stick with The Affair? I thought it dragged a bit but has recaptured my interest lately after a couple of good twists

I am a couple of episodes behind but I have enjoyed it

I'm still a bit meh about it. I've watched them all and there are too many moody/arty scenes of people fighting and pouting for me to be massively interested in it.

The Wife loves it so I play WGC while it's on ... I'm a multi tasker!
What's WGC?

Sorry its WGT...

www.wgt.com

That is a class game.

If my broadband was a little better I could see me locking myself in a room for the next year or two.

Bye!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Zulu on December 15, 2015, 01:04:05 PM
Quote from: Jell 0 Biafra on December 15, 2015, 12:11:38 AM
Quote from: Zulu on December 14, 2015, 11:10:48 PM
Really? I've throughly enjoyed it so far but that was a surreal, am I missing something?

If you're talking about what I think you are, you've been missing quite a bit if you didn't see something like that coming.  It's been foreshadowed from the very first episode, and in quite a few others.   Still a crap idea though.

Have seen every episode and didn't see that coming, nor did it make an ounce of sense. I do recall something in the first episode that hinted at such a thing alright but can't recall anything subsequently. If they don't explain it in thinnest episode I'd be very disappointed as it saved the life of one important character and cost another theirs so it had a major impact on the story and how it can conclude. Good show all the same and much better than the first series for me.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on December 15, 2015, 01:32:31 PM
Quote from: muppet on December 15, 2015, 01:00:01 PM
Quote from: screenexile on December 14, 2015, 11:17:31 PM
Quote from: laoislad on December 11, 2015, 02:30:20 PM
Quote from: screenexile on December 11, 2015, 01:44:18 PM
Quote from: Minder on December 11, 2015, 12:42:06 PM
Quote from: Boycey on December 11, 2015, 12:16:57 PM
Did anybody else stick with The Affair? I thought it dragged a bit but has recaptured my interest lately after a couple of good twists

I am a couple of episodes behind but I have enjoyed it

I'm still a bit meh about it. I've watched them all and there are too many moody/arty scenes of people fighting and pouting for me to be massively interested in it.

The Wife loves it so I play WGC while it's on ... I'm a multi tasker!
What's WGC?

Sorry its WGT...

www.wgt.com

That is a class game.

If my broadband was a little better I could see me locking myself in a room for the next year or two.

Bye!
Go for a run instead.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jell 0 Biafra on December 15, 2015, 02:51:18 PM
Quote from: Zulu on December 15, 2015, 01:04:05 PM
Quote from: Jell 0 Biafra on December 15, 2015, 12:11:38 AM
Quote from: Zulu on December 14, 2015, 11:10:48 PM
Really? I've throughly enjoyed it so far but that was a surreal, am I missing something?

If you're talking about what I think you are, you've been missing quite a bit if you didn't see something like that coming.  It's been foreshadowed from the very first episode, and in quite a few others.   Still a crap idea though.

Have seen every episode and didn't see that coming, nor did it make an ounce of sense. I do recall something in the first episode that hinted at such a thing alright but can't recall anything subsequently. If they don't explain it in thinnest episode I'd be very disappointed as it saved the life of one important character and cost another theirs so it had a major impact on the story and how it can conclude. Good show all the same and much better than the first series for me.

Right, there's the thing in the first episode, around the time the brother stumbles onto the road.  There are a number of references in subsequent episodes to ...um... (trying not to spoil)... the kind of thing that happens in the most recent episode.  For example, there are stickers on a cash register (or a bathroom, I forget which) in one episode, there's the crazy writing in the older cop's office, and there are a few more.  The missus and I made a point of watching out for subsequent hints after the first episode, and they show up in many of the episodes. 

Oh, and there's also a hint at the end of the episode "Before the Law."

Now I'm not claiming to have predicted exactly what was coming, but it seemed clear to me that they were going to do something with it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: muppet on December 15, 2015, 06:26:53 PM
Quote from: laoislad on December 15, 2015, 01:32:31 PM
Quote from: muppet on December 15, 2015, 01:00:01 PM
Quote from: screenexile on December 14, 2015, 11:17:31 PM
Quote from: laoislad on December 11, 2015, 02:30:20 PM
Quote from: screenexile on December 11, 2015, 01:44:18 PM
Quote from: Minder on December 11, 2015, 12:42:06 PM
Quote from: Boycey on December 11, 2015, 12:16:57 PM
Did anybody else stick with The Affair? I thought it dragged a bit but has recaptured my interest lately after a couple of good twists

I am a couple of episodes behind but I have enjoyed it

I'm still a bit meh about it. I've watched them all and there are too many moody/arty scenes of people fighting and pouting for me to be massively interested in it.

The Wife loves it so I play WGC while it's on ... I'm a multi tasker!
What's WGC?

Sorry its WGT...

www.wgt.com

That is a class game.

If my broadband was a little better I could see me locking myself in a room for the next year or two.

Bye!
Go for a run instead.

I will have to go for a long run if the thing keeps crashing the way it does at the moment.

Any suggestions to make it work better?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Zulu on December 15, 2015, 06:43:27 PM
Quote from: Jell 0 Biafra on December 15, 2015, 02:51:18 PM
Quote from: Zulu on December 15, 2015, 01:04:05 PM
Quote from: Jell 0 Biafra on December 15, 2015, 12:11:38 AM
Quote from: Zulu on December 14, 2015, 11:10:48 PM
Really? I've throughly enjoyed it so far but that was a surreal, am I missing something?

If you're talking about what I think you are, you've been missing quite a bit if you didn't see something like that coming.  It's been foreshadowed from the very first episode, and in quite a few others.   Still a crap idea though.

Have seen every episode and didn't see that coming, nor did it make an ounce of sense. I do recall something in the first episode that hinted at such a thing alright but can't recall anything subsequently. If they don't explain it in thinnest episode I'd be very disappointed as it saved the life of one important character and cost another theirs so it had a major impact on the story and how it can conclude. Good show all the same and much better than the first series for me.

Right, there's the thing in the first episode, around the time the brother stumbles onto the road.  There are a number of references in subsequent episodes to ...um... (trying not to spoil)... the kind of thing that happens in the most recent episode.  For example, there are stickers on a cash register (or a bathroom, I forget which) in one episode, there's the crazy writing in the older cop's office, and there are a few more.  The missus and I made a point of watching out for subsequent hints after the first episode, and they show up in many of the episodes. 

Oh, and there's also a hint at the end of the episode "Before the Law."

Now I'm not claiming to have predicted exactly what was coming, but it seemed clear to me that they were going to do something with it.

Ah right, I wouldn't really be keeping an eye for that type of thing but now that you mention it there have been a few things like that. However, if it the only reason it happened was to save a characters life (for no apparent reason) then it would go a long way to ruining it for me.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jell 0 Biafra on December 15, 2015, 10:45:42 PM
Quote from: Zulu on December 15, 2015, 06:43:27 PM
Quote from: Jell 0 Biafra on December 15, 2015, 02:51:18 PM
Quote from: Zulu on December 15, 2015, 01:04:05 PM
Quote from: Jell 0 Biafra on December 15, 2015, 12:11:38 AM
Quote from: Zulu on December 14, 2015, 11:10:48 PM
Really? I've throughly enjoyed it so far but that was a surreal, am I missing something?

If you're talking about what I think you are, you've been missing quite a bit if you didn't see something like that coming.  It's been foreshadowed from the very first episode, and in quite a few others.   Still a crap idea though.

Have seen every episode and didn't see that coming, nor did it make an ounce of sense. I do recall something in the first episode that hinted at such a thing alright but can't recall anything subsequently. If they don't explain it in thinnest episode I'd be very disappointed as it saved the life of one important character and cost another theirs so it had a major impact on the story and how it can conclude. Good show all the same and much better than the first series for me.

Right, there's the thing in the first episode, around the time the brother stumbles onto the road.  There are a number of references in subsequent episodes to ...um... (trying not to spoil)... the kind of thing that happens in the most recent episode.  For example, there are stickers on a cash register (or a bathroom, I forget which) in one episode, there's the crazy writing in the older cop's office, and there are a few more.  The missus and I made a point of watching out for subsequent hints after the first episode, and they show up in many of the episodes. 

Oh, and there's also a hint at the end of the episode "Before the Law."

Now I'm not claiming to have predicted exactly what was coming, but it seemed clear to me that they were going to do something with it.

Ah right, I wouldn't really be keeping an eye for that type of thing but now that you mention it there have been a few things like that. However, if it the only reason it happened was to save a characters life (for no apparent reason) then it would go a long way to ruining it for me.

Yeah, I'd agree with that, and like I said above, the whole incident seems ridiculous anyway.  But it would have been easy enough to save the character's life another way, so I don't think that's why they introduced this theme.   Seems to me like they wanted that stuff in there anyway, and then used it in a few places. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on December 19, 2015, 03:22:34 PM
Quote from: Jell 0 Biafra on December 15, 2015, 10:45:42 PM
Quote from: Zulu on December 15, 2015, 06:43:27 PM
Quote from: Jell 0 Biafra on December 15, 2015, 02:51:18 PM
Quote from: Zulu on December 15, 2015, 01:04:05 PM
Quote from: Jell 0 Biafra on December 15, 2015, 12:11:38 AM
Quote from: Zulu on December 14, 2015, 11:10:48 PM
Really? I've throughly enjoyed it so far but that was a surreal, am I missing something?

If you're talking about what I think you are, you've been missing quite a bit if you didn't see something like that coming.  It's been foreshadowed from the very first episode, and in quite a few others.   Still a crap idea though.

Have seen every episode and didn't see that coming, nor did it make an ounce of sense. I do recall something in the first episode that hinted at such a thing alright but can't recall anything subsequently. If they don't explain it in thinnest episode I'd be very disappointed as it saved the life of one important character and cost another theirs so it had a major impact on the story and how it can conclude. Good show all the same and much better than the first series for me.

Right, there's the thing in the first episode, around the time the brother stumbles onto the road.  There are a number of references in subsequent episodes to ...um... (trying not to spoil)... the kind of thing that happens in the most recent episode.  For example, there are stickers on a cash register (or a bathroom, I forget which) in one episode, there's the crazy writing in the older cop's office, and there are a few more.  The missus and I made a point of watching out for subsequent hints after the first episode, and they show up in many of the episodes. 

Oh, and there's also a hint at the end of the episode "Before the Law."

Now I'm not claiming to have predicted exactly what was coming, but it seemed clear to me that they were going to do something with it.

Ah right, I wouldn't really be keeping an eye for that type of thing but now that you mention it there have been a few things like that. However, if it the only reason it happened was to save a characters life (for no apparent reason) then it would go a long way to ruining it for me.

Yeah, I'd agree with that, and like I said above, the whole incident seems ridiculous anyway.  But it would have been easy enough to save the character's life another way, so I don't think that's why they introduced this theme.   Seems to me like they wanted that stuff in there anyway, and then used it in a few places.
You are talking about the UFO interjection in Fargo s2.Episode 9?
It was a misplaced scene and slammed into the bloody climax of the series with no subtlety.
Though it doesn't affect out what went before, it just goes to demonstrate that not everything surreal that happens in a Fargo drama, works.
The ufo scene worked well in the 1st episode, a neat black humour, surreal interlude, but bombed in episode 9, Not just that it made a timely appearance during the climax, but also  that a wild crazed, blood thirsty Bear would get distracted from a violent life or death course of action by some lights in the sky, was taking the píss.
Peggy in red alert  survival mode had the appropriate reaction, "it's just a ufo honey"  not letting anything distract her from her urgent escape, away from the clutches of the stealthy, dogged mass murderer, who was on her trail.

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on December 19, 2015, 03:53:38 PM
Post Fargo season 2, I was fortunate to come across a very recent gem of a miniseries in 6 parts,
Show Me A Hero, written by David Simon,  set in mid 1980s to the mid 1990s http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2492296/ (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2492296/)

It's about a controversial and remarkable time in New York/Yonkers history of race relations, when  a judge ordered 200 houses to be allocated to people who were not of the white skin colour, to be scattered around in small clusters in a white middle class neighbourhood, the defensible space theory.
The organised  opposition to this was loud mouth, vicious, bilious, bare faced racism disguised in the form of fears of 'lowering the price of property', 'drugs', and 'crime'. Just think of Irish attitudes to travellers and add in the DUP into the front line of the protest.
No coincidence I suppose that the leader of the white Klan protesters was named Jack O'Toole.

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: smort on December 27, 2015, 06:01:26 PM
Hasn't been much on the box over xmas, not much that I have seen anyway, but has anyone watched the BBC's 'And Then There Were None'? First episode was good, will be interesting to see how it pans out tonight and tomorrow night.

On a related note, Sherlock is on New Years Day and there is a new adaptation of War and Peace starting on 3rd January, looks very impressive.

BBC have upped their game.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on December 27, 2015, 06:50:07 PM
The Man in the High Castle. Excellent.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: leenie on December 28, 2015, 08:38:40 PM
Documentary .. Making a murderer on Netflix .. It's 10 episodes but v good
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on December 28, 2015, 09:02:05 PM
Quote from: gallsman on December 27, 2015, 06:50:07 PM
The Man in the High Castle. Excellent.
+1
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Newbridge Exile on December 28, 2015, 10:26:06 PM
Quote from: laoislad on December 28, 2015, 09:02:05 PM
Quote from: gallsman on December 27, 2015, 06:50:07 PM
The Man in the High Castle. Excellent.
+1
Agree 100% Rufus Sewell is brilliant in it
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on December 29, 2015, 03:51:33 PM
Watching the Boxset of Series 4 of Girls. Solid as usual. When watching this show I often wonder are any of these real issues for people of a certain age or is it just always about the narcissism of these princesses with their heads up their asses?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Boycey on December 29, 2015, 04:04:39 PM
I got to the end of The Affair season 2 the other night, like I said it dragged in places but had enough to hold my interest all the same. The season finale was top notch with a superb twist that I certainly didn't see coming...
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Canalman on December 30, 2015, 08:43:07 PM
Just finished Better call Saul. Absolutely excellent. 


Sick to death of avoiding  "Celebrity"Family Fortunes  (including domestic version)  etc this Christmas.  Remote control overheating.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: themac_23 on December 31, 2015, 12:09:39 PM
Quote from: Canalman on December 30, 2015, 08:43:07 PM
Just finished Better call Saul. Absolutely excellent. 


Sick to death of avoiding  "Celebrity"Family Fortunes  (including domestic version)  etc this Christmas.  Remote control overheating.

I loved better call Saul, done enough to steer away from Breaking Bad and create its own story, some really good characters and hope there is a season 2.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: square_ball on December 31, 2015, 01:16:17 PM
Just started watching homeland always been aware of it but for some reason never watched it. Got through the first season and a half its excellent. Hearing it tails off in the 3rd series or is that rubbish?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on December 31, 2015, 03:48:37 PM
Quote from: square_ball on December 31, 2015, 01:16:17 PM
Just started watching homeland always been aware of it but for some reason never watched it. Got through the first season and a half its excellent. Hearing it tails off in the 3rd series or is that rubbish?
There is a dip but stick with it. The last couple of series have been excellent imo. Well worth hanging in there.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: From the Bunker on December 31, 2015, 04:51:54 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on December 31, 2015, 03:48:37 PM
Quote from: square_ball on December 31, 2015, 01:16:17 PM
Just started watching homeland always been aware of it but for some reason never watched it. Got through the first season and a half its excellent. Hearing it tails off in the 3rd series or is that rubbish?
There is a dip but stick with it. The last couple of series have been excellent imo. Well worth hanging in there.

First season was excellent. Up and down after that. But worth a watch.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: square_ball on January 01, 2016, 10:12:51 AM
Quote from: From the Bunker on December 31, 2015, 04:51:54 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on December 31, 2015, 03:48:37 PM
Quote from: square_ball on December 31, 2015, 01:16:17 PM
Just started watching homeland always been aware of it but for some reason never watched it. Got through the first season and a half its excellent. Hearing it tails off in the 3rd series or is that rubbish?
There is a dip but stick with it. The last couple of series have been excellent imo. Well worth hanging in there.

First season was excellent. Up and down after that. But worth a watch.

Jeez thin Dana one must be one of the most annoying characters on tv! Almost season 2 finished enjoying it still.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Canalman on January 02, 2016, 03:34:31 PM
Nearly finished  the  Hatfield and McCoys. Very good so far. Only taped it a while back on a whim. Glad  I did.



Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on January 04, 2016, 11:24:00 AM
Quote from: leenie on December 28, 2015, 08:38:40 PM
Documentary .. Making a murderer on Netflix .. It's 10 episodes but v good
Good call leenie, started it over weekend and it's very good.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on January 04, 2016, 11:51:22 AM
Decided to start Sons of Anarchy - six episodes in but decent so far.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on January 04, 2016, 12:32:06 PM
Following Walter's All4.com recommendations and watching Heartless, a Danish production, looks a bit Twighlighty tbh, ok.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Dinny Breen on January 04, 2016, 12:41:13 PM
Quote from: laoislad on January 04, 2016, 11:24:00 AM
Quote from: leenie on December 28, 2015, 08:38:40 PM
Documentary .. Making a murderer on Netflix .. It's 10 episodes but v good
Good call leenie, started it over weekend and it's very good.

Watching this as well but there are spoilers everywhere.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: themac_23 on January 04, 2016, 02:32:23 PM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on January 04, 2016, 12:41:13 PM
Quote from: laoislad on January 04, 2016, 11:24:00 AM
Quote from: leenie on December 28, 2015, 08:38:40 PM
Documentary .. Making a murderer on Netflix .. It's 10 episodes but v good
Good call leenie, started it over weekend and it's very good.

Watching this as well but there are spoilers everywhere.

Holy smokes is all i can say, unbelievable. literally the only thing that got me over the christmas boredom.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 05, 2016, 12:09:08 AM
Finished The Affair tonight. Good show.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 05, 2016, 12:14:04 AM
I am working hard to avoid ANYTHING to do with How To Make A Murder until I watch it but the premise appears similar to Serial (podcast). Anything in this?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Soup an Samajiz on January 05, 2016, 09:54:46 AM
Just started into Luther over the Christmas break and finished up first season last night, should have watched it sooner, great stuff.

Making a Murderer is very good too, 7episodes or so in now just but as everyone says, spoilers everywhere
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on January 05, 2016, 11:36:00 AM
Quote from: Soup an Samajiz on January 05, 2016, 09:54:46 AM
Just started into Luther over the Christmas break and finished up first season last night, should have watched it sooner, great stuff.

Making a Murderer is very good too, 7episodes or so in now just but as everyone says, spoilers everywhere

Managed to do OK with Making a Murderer so far with missing spoilers I'm hoping to start it tonight. Is it one the Mrs would watch does anyone think? I'd be happy enough if it wasn't as she doesn't have the same commitment as me when getting stuck into a new series. I can't be dealing with this watching 1 episode a night nonsense!!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: themac_23 on January 05, 2016, 12:56:36 PM
Quote from: screenexile on January 05, 2016, 11:36:00 AM
Quote from: Soup an Samajiz on January 05, 2016, 09:54:46 AM
Just started into Luther over the Christmas break and finished up first season last night, should have watched it sooner, great stuff.

Making a Murderer is very good too, 7episodes or so in now just but as everyone says, spoilers everywhere

Managed to do OK with Making a Murderer so far with missing spoilers I'm hoping to start it tonight. Is it one the Mrs would watch does anyone think? I'd be happy enough if it wasn't as she doesn't have the same commitment as me when getting stuck into a new series. I can't be dealing with this watching 1 episode a night nonsense!!!

If she doesn't enjoy binge watching then it wont be for her and you're best riding solo on this one trust me. Equally if she's like my mrs and wants to talk through everything, pause things while she gets tea/ goes to the toilet etc def do NOT watch Making a Morderer with her or quite frankly another murderer will be made. lol
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Walter Cronc on January 05, 2016, 02:08:59 PM
Any ideas how to watch this Rebellion online in the north guys?

Can I change my i.p address using a 'safe' piece of software?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Hardy on January 05, 2016, 02:18:39 PM
Quote from: Walter Cronc on January 05, 2016, 02:08:59 PM
Any ideas how to watch this Rebellion online in the north guys?

Can I change my i.p address using a 'safe' piece of software?

www.privateinternetaccess.com
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Walter Cronc on January 05, 2016, 02:19:54 PM
Quote from: Hardy on January 05, 2016, 02:18:39 PM
Quote from: Walter Cronc on January 05, 2016, 02:08:59 PM
Any ideas how to watch this Rebellion online in the north guys?

Can I change my i.p address using a 'safe' piece of software?

www.privateinternetaccess.com

Cheers Hardy
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: armaghniac on January 05, 2016, 06:38:40 PM
Quote from: Walter Cronc on January 05, 2016, 02:08:59 PM
Any ideas how to watch this Rebellion online in the north guys?

Can I change my i.p address using a 'safe' piece of software?

get an ISP who clearly shows you to be in North, I imagine RTÉ make it available throughout Ireland. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on January 06, 2016, 12:01:02 AM
Quote from: themac_23 on January 05, 2016, 12:56:36 PM
Quote from: screenexile on January 05, 2016, 11:36:00 AM
Quote from: Soup an Samajiz on January 05, 2016, 09:54:46 AM
Just started into Luther over the Christmas break and finished up first season last night, should have watched it sooner, great stuff.

Making a Murderer is very good too, 7episodes or so in now just but as everyone says, spoilers everywhere

Managed to do OK with Making a Murderer so far with missing spoilers I'm hoping to start it tonight. Is it one the Mrs would watch does anyone think? I'd be happy enough if it wasn't as she doesn't have the same commitment as me when getting stuck into a new series. I can't be dealing with this watching 1 episode a night nonsense!!!

If she doesn't enjoy binge watching then it wont be for her and you're best riding solo on this one trust me. Equally if she's like my mrs and wants to talk through everything, pause things while she gets tea/ goes to the toilet etc def do NOT watch Making a Morderer with her or quite frankly another murderer will be made. lol

Cheers Mac but I couldn't escape it. She watched 3 with me which wasn't too bad. Fascinating stuff and well put together. Will just have to do my best to avoid spoilers that are all over the web at the minute!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Rma13 on January 06, 2016, 11:40:11 AM
Quote from: Walter Cronc on January 05, 2016, 02:08:59 PM
Any ideas how to watch this Rebellion online in the north guys?

Can I change my i.p address using a 'safe' piece of software?

Also, it is repeated on Saturday night on RTE1 AT 11:05PM.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on January 07, 2016, 06:14:33 PM
Finally  :D

(http://i.imgur.com/mPWodMe.png)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on January 07, 2016, 06:43:20 PM
Finished season one of the bridge. Thought it was very good and kept you guessing up until the end. I don't mind watching something with subtitles but obviously you won't enjoy it if you don't have the patience for them.

What's this Gomorra?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on January 07, 2016, 10:44:41 PM
QuoteGomorra is set in the suburbs of Naples, focusing on organised crime and the relationships of gangsters, drug dealers, and ordinary people. It offers a different style of mafia portrayal from previous series such as The Sopranos, or other Italian series like Il Capo dei Capi. Gomorra is similar to The Wire in showing street-level crime and its hierarchical organisation from the pavement up to the office chair, and giving an audience a story about external and internal power struggles between criminals and delinquents

Season 1 is fantastic. Fair warning - it's all in Italian with English subtitles


Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on January 10, 2016, 06:56:33 PM
Is there anywhere on kodi that has that making a murderer?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Minder on January 10, 2016, 07:01:01 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on January 07, 2016, 06:43:20 PM
Finished season one of the bridge. Thought it was very good and kept you guessing up until the end. I don't mind watching something with subtitles but obviously you won't enjoy it if you don't have the patience for them.

What's this Gomorra?

I finished season 3 of the Bridge last night and it's the best one yet, in my opinion.

I have seen 3 episodes of Last Panthers, is it worth sticking with ?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JoG2 on January 10, 2016, 10:35:28 PM
Fr Ted presents: The 1916 Easter Rising
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Norf Tyrone on January 11, 2016, 12:47:51 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on January 10, 2016, 06:56:33 PM
Is there anywhere on kodi that has that making a murderer?

Someone said Rock crusher has it?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on January 11, 2016, 08:16:17 AM
Quote from: Norf Tyrone on January 11, 2016, 12:47:51 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on January 10, 2016, 06:56:33 PM
Is there anywhere on kodi that has that making a murderer?

Someone said Rock crusher has it?

Thanks, found it on one of the links last night but decided to stick with SON instead.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on January 11, 2016, 09:07:02 AM
Quote from: Minder on January 10, 2016, 07:01:01 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on January 07, 2016, 06:43:20 PM
Finished season one of the bridge. Thought it was very good and kept you guessing up until the end. I don't mind watching something with subtitles but obviously you won't enjoy it if you don't have the patience for them.

What's this Gomorra?

I finished season 3 of the Bridge last night and it's the best one yet, in my opinion.

I have seen 3 episodes of Last Panthers, is it worth sticking with ?

Watched all of 'Last Panthers' - it's ok, and well put together, but not exceptional; good story and good acting. 'Gomorrah' is likewise, a poor man's 'Sopranos'. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Hardy on January 11, 2016, 09:33:30 AM
What did we think of Rebellion?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JoG2 on January 11, 2016, 10:59:34 AM
Quote from: Hardy on January 11, 2016, 09:33:30 AM
What did we think of Rebellion?

See my comment above.  Could well be  the worst hour of TV I've ever endured. 

On a brighter note,  Blacklist is back and is heating up nicely.  Red is some boy 

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Longshanks on January 11, 2016, 11:04:46 AM
I like the blacklist, not maybe a tv show you have to think about the most but enjoyable none the less.

On the last few episodes of Jessica Jones, actually surpried how much I have enjoyed it, fairly dark at times and Tennant is great in it!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Hardy on January 11, 2016, 11:05:52 AM
Quote from: JoG2 on January 11, 2016, 10:59:34 AM
Quote from: Hardy on January 11, 2016, 09:33:30 AM
What did we think of Rebellion?

See my comment above.  Could well be  the worst hour of TV I've ever endured. 
Ah - missed that.  :D :D

I only saw a half hour of it due to the higher priority rating of a couple of pints, but I don't think I can top your comment.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on January 11, 2016, 11:19:46 AM
Quote from: JoG2 on January 11, 2016, 10:59:34 AM
Quote from: Hardy on January 11, 2016, 09:33:30 AM
What did we think of Rebellion?

See my comment above.  Could well be  the worst hour of TV I've ever endured. 

On a brighter note,  Blacklist is back and is heating up nicely.  Red is some boy
I thought the first episode was OK, I thought last nights episode was horrendously bad.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Hereiam on January 11, 2016, 11:37:53 AM
This show is absolute rubbish. Doesn't reflect the time or situation at all. Will not be watching any more of it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: armaghniac on January 11, 2016, 01:43:34 PM
Quote from: laoislad on January 11, 2016, 11:19:46 AM
Quote from: JoG2 on January 11, 2016, 10:59:34 AM
Quote from: Hardy on January 11, 2016, 09:33:30 AM
What did we think of Rebellion?

See my comment above.  Could well be  the worst hour of TV I've ever endured. 

On a brighter note,  Blacklist is back and is heating up nicely.  Red is some boy
I thought the first episode was OK, I thought last nights episode was horrendously bad.

Decent start, but it definitely slipped a bit on episode 2.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JoG2 on January 12, 2016, 03:54:01 PM
watched the first 2 episodes of Making a Murderer last night. Very very good.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JoG2 on January 15, 2016, 10:09:33 AM
2 episodes to go in Making a Murderer.  Amazing documentary.  Today FM made some hash of spoiling it this morning!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on January 17, 2016, 08:45:41 PM
Deutchland 83 is an 8  part series. An east german kid soldier is sent into the west to gather information from the hapless upper echelons of NATO
The 3rd part is on  CH4 tonight
The series painstakingly depicts  the period  down to a tee. I like this type of stuff, well made accurate drama about history and is subtitled.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on January 18, 2016, 10:01:04 AM
Quote from: JoG2 on January 15, 2016, 10:09:33 AM
2 episodes to go in Making a Murderer.  Amazing documentary.  Today FM made some hash of spoiling it this morning!
Binge watched it over the weekend there. Up to episode 10 now, after only starting it on Friday.
Almost impossible to only watch one episode. Compelling stuff.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on January 19, 2016, 11:54:48 AM
Quote from: Main Street on January 17, 2016, 08:45:41 PM
Deutchland 83 is an 8  part series. An east german kid soldier is sent into the west to gather information from the hapless upper echelons of NATO
The 3rd part is on  CH4 tonight
The series painstakingly depicts  the period  down to a tee. I like this type of stuff, well made accurate drama about history and is subtitled.

Watched the first 3 last night and think I'll try and stream the next few as I'm too impatient to wait for another 5 weeks. So far it's very good, interesting and enjoyable I'm looking forward to finishing it!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Walter Cronc on January 19, 2016, 11:56:52 AM
On season 3 of The Sopranos (yes I know)....

At what stage does it get really exciting? Don't get me wrong its very good but season 3 is dragging a bit!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on January 19, 2016, 12:51:47 PM
Quote from: Walter Cronc on January 19, 2016, 11:56:52 AM
On season 3 of The Sopranos (yes I know)....

At what stage does it get really exciting? Don't get me wrong its very good but season 3 is dragging a bit!

"Exciting" isn't the right word for it. It's more The Godfather than Top Gun.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Walter Cronc on January 19, 2016, 01:36:53 PM
Quote from: gallsman on January 19, 2016, 12:51:47 PM
Quote from: Walter Cronc on January 19, 2016, 11:56:52 AM
On season 3 of The Sopranos (yes I know)....

At what stage does it get really exciting? Don't get me wrong its very good but season 3 is dragging a bit!

"Exciting" isn't the right word for it. It's more The Godfather than Top Gun.

Ha wrong turn of phrase....gripping??
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on January 20, 2016, 03:02:10 PM
Finished Deutschland 83 last night. Excellent bit of TV, gripping entertaining,well acted and a great storyline which doesn't get too carried away with itself. If you have a spare 6 hours I'd highly recommend it!!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on January 20, 2016, 03:42:16 PM
Quote from: screenexile on January 20, 2016, 03:02:10 PM
Finished Deutschland 83 last night. Excellent bit of TV, gripping entertaining,well acted and a great storyline which doesn't get too carried away with itself. If you have a spare 6 hours I'd highly recommend it!!!
Hadn't seen anyone else mention it on here so thought I was the only one watching it!
Excellent TV is right.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 20, 2016, 04:17:15 PM
Quote from: laoislad on January 20, 2016, 03:42:16 PM
Quote from: screenexile on January 20, 2016, 03:02:10 PM
Finished Deutschland 83 last night. Excellent bit of TV, gripping entertaining,well acted and a great storyline which doesn't get too carried away with itself. If you have a spare 6 hours I'd highly recommend it!!!
Hadn't seen anyone else mention it on here so thought I was the only one watching it!
Excellent TV is right.
Have been watching it on tv. Highlight so far is the lake scene. Laoislad will know what I'm on about as I'd say it was rewound and paused a few times.  ;D
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: armaghniac on January 22, 2016, 11:50:17 PM
Quote from: hardstation on January 22, 2016, 11:44:24 PM
Has anyone stuck with Rebellion? Watched the 1st one. Seems shite. Rest recorded. Mightn't bother. Should I?

2nd episode more shite than 1st, 3rd picked up a bit.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggy90 on January 23, 2016, 09:51:15 AM
Quote from: laoislad on January 20, 2016, 03:42:16 PM
Quote from: screenexile on January 20, 2016, 03:02:10 PM
Finished Deutschland 83 last night. Excellent bit of TV, gripping entertaining,well acted and a great storyline which doesn't get too carried away with itself. If you have a spare 6 hours I'd highly recommend it!!!
Hadn't seen anyone else mention it on here so thought I was the only one watching it!
Excellent TV is right.

Plus 1. You're not alone Laoislad.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Hardy on January 23, 2016, 11:30:57 AM
Quote from: ziggy90 on January 23, 2016, 09:51:15 AM
Quote from: laoislad on January 20, 2016, 03:42:16 PM
Quote from: screenexile on January 20, 2016, 03:02:10 PM
Finished Deutschland 83 last night. Excellent bit of TV, gripping entertaining,well acted and a great storyline which doesn't get too carried away with itself. If you have a spare 6 hours I'd highly recommend it!!!
Hadn't seen anyone else mention it on here so thought I was the only one watching it!
Excellent TV is right.

Plus 1. You're not alone Laoislad.

Just watched the first episode. Very good so far.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on January 30, 2016, 09:33:47 PM
This might be interesting
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aivbkc24Hq4#t=10 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aivbkc24Hq4#t=10)

Vinyl - Martin Scorsese HBO mini series on a period of time in the life of the Rolling Stones 1974.
starts mid Feb

Though personally I have little interest in watching excesses of sex and drugs, therefore  I may be disappointed with it. I'd be mainly interested in the music from their first period from '64 to '72
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggy90 on January 31, 2016, 10:02:17 AM
Quote from: Main Street on January 30, 2016, 09:33:47 PM
This might be interesting
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aivbkc24Hq4#t=10 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aivbkc24Hq4#t=10)

Vinyl - Martin Scorsese HBO mini series on a period of time in the life of the Rolling Stones 1974.
starts mid Feb

Though personally I have little interest in watching excesses of sex and drugs, therefore  I may be disappointed with it. I'd be mainly interested in the music from their first period from '64 to '72

What channel's it on?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on January 31, 2016, 11:16:08 AM
Quote from: ziggy90 on January 31, 2016, 10:02:17 AM
Quote from: Main Street on January 30, 2016, 09:33:47 PM
This might be interesting
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aivbkc24Hq4#t=10 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aivbkc24Hq4#t=10)

Vinyl - Martin Scorsese HBO mini series on a period of time in the life of the Rolling Stones 1974.
starts mid Feb

Though personally I have little interest in watching excesses of sex and drugs, therefore  I may be disappointed with it. I'd be mainly interested in the music from their first period from '64 to '72
What channel's it on?
ep 1 of 10
starts Sky Atlantic on February 15
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on February 01, 2016, 11:25:36 AM
Just finished the first series of Peaky Blinders , which I though was very good.
Apparently the second series is better again, so looking forward to getting stuck into it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: AZOffaly on February 01, 2016, 04:35:26 PM
What's Peaky Blinders about? I'm just finishing off the last series on Sky Go of Elementary, which was enjoyably naff. I'm watching Justified, which is brilliant still, but I'm looking for something else to replace the Elementary void when I'm travelling. Justified is the home with the missus, in front of the fire with a beer, programme.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JoG2 on February 01, 2016, 06:30:45 PM
Quote from: AZOffaly on February 01, 2016, 04:35:26 PM
What's Peaky Blinders about? I'm just finishing off the last series on Sky Go of Elementary, which was enjoyably naff. I'm watching Justified, which is brilliant still, but I'm looking for something else to replace the Elementary void when I'm travelling. Justified is the home with the missus, in front of the fire with a beer, programme.

Banshee if you haven't already seen it.  Great show
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggy90 on February 01, 2016, 07:42:36 PM
Quote from: AZOffaly on February 01, 2016, 04:35:26 PM
What's Peaky Blinders about? I'm just finishing off the last series on Sky Go of Elementary, which was enjoyably naff. I'm watching Justified, which is brilliant still, but I'm looking for something else to replace the Elementary void when I'm travelling. Justified is the home with the missus, in front of the fire with a beer, programme.

Set In Birmingham after WW1, it's  about Brummie and Cockley gangsters with a few IRA characters thrown in for luck. It really is very good if a bit 'off the wall'.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on February 01, 2016, 08:02:33 PM
Quote from: ziggy90 on February 01, 2016, 07:42:36 PM
Quote from: AZOffaly on February 01, 2016, 04:35:26 PM
What's Peaky Blinders about? I'm just finishing off the last series on Sky Go of Elementary, which was enjoyably naff. I'm watching Justified, which is brilliant still, but I'm looking for something else to replace the Elementary void when I'm travelling. Justified is the home with the missus, in front of the fire with a beer, programme.

Set In Birmingham after WW1, it's  about Brummie and Cockley gangsters with a few IRA characters thrown in for luck. It really is very good if a bit 'off the wall'.

Think Love Hate set in 1919  ???
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on February 01, 2016, 08:31:05 PM
A 10 part drama Trapped, located in a remote town in east coast Iceland will be shown by BBC 4 soon (mid feb?).

http://nordicnoir.tv/news/new-bbcfour-trailer-for-trapped-released/ (http://nordicnoir.tv/news/new-bbcfour-trailer-for-trapped-released/)
It's exceptionally well directed by Baltasar Kormakur, and set in a remote town locked in the throes of persistent snow storms.
Typically there are a few swings in the plot as the who-done-it shifts focus.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on February 02, 2016, 09:11:59 AM
New show Limitless (based on the film) looks good.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on February 03, 2016, 01:37:30 PM
Has anyone watched the new X Files yet? Worth watching?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Walter Cronc on February 03, 2016, 02:29:56 PM
Quote from: AZOffaly on February 01, 2016, 04:35:26 PM
What's Peaky Blinders about? I'm just finishing off the last series on Sky Go of Elementary, which was enjoyably naff. I'm watching Justified, which is brilliant still, but I'm looking for something else to replace the Elementary void when I'm travelling. Justified is the home with the missus, in front of the fire with a beer, programme.

Wouldnt be dying about Peaky Blinders - watched the first season. The 2nd one would needa improve. Fairly bad accents and thick as champ RA men so far.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on February 03, 2016, 03:04:44 PM
Quote from: Walter Cronc on February 03, 2016, 02:29:56 PM
Quote from: AZOffaly on February 01, 2016, 04:35:26 PM
What's Peaky Blinders about? I'm just finishing off the last series on Sky Go of Elementary, which was enjoyably naff. I'm watching Justified, which is brilliant still, but I'm looking for something else to replace the Elementary void when I'm travelling. Justified is the home with the missus, in front of the fire with a beer, programme.

Wouldnt be dying about Peaky Blinders - watched the first season. The 2nd one would needa improve. Fairly bad accents and thick as champ RA men so far.

Watched both seasons of Peaky Blinders and it is decent enough but nothing special.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Canalman on February 03, 2016, 04:15:36 PM
Watched first two episodes of Peaky Blinders. A bit meh, and left it at that.

Finished s5 of American Horror Story there a while back. To say the least it is quirky , ghoulish and bizarre. Would recommend the series although it won't be to everyone's taste.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: HiMucker on February 03, 2016, 05:45:19 PM
Watching Vikings at the minute.  Think its a great show.  Dare say I say I am enjoying it more than Game of thrones
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: leenie on February 03, 2016, 08:58:05 PM
I see the American crime story - the people vs o.j Simpson aired last night in the u.s and seems to have got very good reviews.. For eg 'Expertly executed entertainment' the telegraph

it has a good cast , Marcia Clark, Cuba gooding Jr., John travolta, David schwimmer etc

It starts next week on Feb 13th on bbc2 so will give it a try ..
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on February 03, 2016, 08:58:48 PM
Quote from: laoislad on February 03, 2016, 01:37:30 PM
Has anyone watched the new X Files yet? Worth watching?
Watching it. The first 2 episodes were average as most time was spent on backstory for people who haven't seen the originals. Last night's (episode 3) was f**king bonkers! Scully looking the part though.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Rois on February 03, 2016, 09:28:26 PM
Quote from: leenie on February 03, 2016, 08:58:05 PM

It starts next week on Feb 13th on bbc2 so will give it a try ..

Oh thanks for that, googled it yesterday but there wasn't a date for it.  Must set the series link.

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JoG2 on February 03, 2016, 10:04:18 PM
Quote from: HiMucker on February 03, 2016, 05:45:19 PM
Watching Vikings at the minute.  Think its a great show.  Dare say I say I am enjoying it more than Game of thrones

Two great shows,  but Vikings would be my pick.  Top drawer
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on February 03, 2016, 10:20:10 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on February 03, 2016, 08:58:48 PM
Quote from: laoislad on February 03, 2016, 01:37:30 PM
Has anyone watched the new X Files yet? Worth watching?
Watching it. The first 2 episodes were average as most time was spent on backstory for people who haven't seen the originals. Last night's (episode 3) was f**king bonkers! Scully looking the part though.
Scully never looked the part imo so she certainly doesn't now! She's had plenty of work done I'd say.
Watched the first episode tonight. It was meh.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Megaman on February 04, 2016, 01:25:21 PM
Quote from: JoG2 on February 03, 2016, 10:04:18 PM
Quote from: HiMucker on February 03, 2016, 05:45:19 PM
Watching Vikings at the minute.  Think its a great show.  Dare say I say I am enjoying it more than Game of thrones

Two great shows,  but Vikings would be my pick.  Top drawer

downloaded and watch all of vikings last year, great show, watch it all in no time, had to watch 3 or 4  episodes at least at a time.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Hereiam on February 04, 2016, 01:51:30 PM
This 20min show was directed by a local lad from Eskra Co Tyrone. Not a bad story just don't expect it to raise your spirits
http://www.rte.ie/player/gb/show/storyland-1239/10519611/ (http://www.rte.ie/player/gb/show/storyland-1239/10519611/)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on February 08, 2016, 11:41:37 PM
The 2nd series of Siblings on BBC3 just finished tonight, seriously funny show, deserves a lot more recognition.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Canalman on February 09, 2016, 11:09:38 AM
Quote from: bennydorano on February 08, 2016, 11:41:37 PM
The 2nd series of Siblings on BBC3 just finished tonight, seriously funny show, deserves a lot more recognition.


Stumbled on that  last night . Wedding from hell with some wtf moments in it (to say the least) .
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Denn Forever on February 09, 2016, 05:03:29 PM
Can't find thr friday night music thread but this may be of interest. 

Film about one of the world's greatest rock bands - AC/DC, or Acca Dacca as they are known in Australia. It is also the story of the legendary Australian music company, Albert Music, that launched them onto the global rock music scene.  BBC Four this friday at 22.00.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on February 13, 2016, 05:12:30 PM
Better Call Saul S2 on Netflix from Tuesday.

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on February 15, 2016, 10:00:21 AM
Just finished Sons of Anarchy, great show.  Wasn't expecting Better Call Saul to be back on as soon.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: omagh_gael on February 15, 2016, 08:39:13 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on February 13, 2016, 05:12:30 PM
Better Call Saul S2 on Netflix from Tuesday.

Looking forward to it. Really enjoyed thrcfirst series and think it eclipsed BB. Episode 6 that focused on Mike's backstory was phenomenal!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on February 15, 2016, 08:41:16 PM
Quote from: omagh_gael on February 15, 2016, 08:39:13 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on February 13, 2016, 05:12:30 PM
Better Call Saul S2 on Netflix from Tuesday.

Looking forward to it. Really enjoyed thrcfirst series and think it eclipsed BB. Episode 6 that focused on Mike's backstory was phenomenal!
I gave up about 4 episodes in. Might get back on it. House of Cards should be due back soon too.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: majestic on February 15, 2016, 10:47:46 PM
Great start to the OJ Simpsom documentary/series on bbc2 tonight
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on February 15, 2016, 11:07:56 PM
Quote from: majestic on February 15, 2016, 10:47:46 PM
Great start to the OJ Simpsom documentary/series on bbc2 tonight
Aye the Bronco is on the move! John Tavolta's face  ???
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Minder on February 15, 2016, 11:08:29 PM
What about Vinyl on Sky Atlantic ?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on February 15, 2016, 11:57:01 PM
Quote from: Minder on February 15, 2016, 11:08:29 PM
What about Vinyl on Sky Atlantic ?

Excellent start to the show!! Great music an intriguing storyline and a few bombs way out of left field.

Ray Romano getting a bit darker too freaked the shit out of me!!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on February 16, 2016, 05:24:34 PM
Vinyl was top quality stuff.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on March 01, 2016, 05:09:47 PM
Anybody watching Lucky Man?? I'm actually quite enjoying it even though Jimmy Nesbitt's in it.

Madam Secretary is starting to come into its own a bit as well I thought it was a poor man's West Wing but I'm really liking this season.

Also with a lack of shows at the minute I've started watching the West Wing again . . . fantastic television!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on March 01, 2016, 07:22:18 PM
Quote from: screenexile on March 01, 2016, 05:09:47 PM
Anybody watching Lucky Man?? I'm actually quite enjoying it even though Jimmy Nesbitt's in it.

Madam Secretary is starting to come into its own a bit as well I thought it was a poor man's West Wing but I'm really liking this season.

Also with a lack of shows at the minute I've started watching the West Wing again . . . fantastic television!!
One episode behind with Lucky Man. It's daft oul shite but enjoyable nonetheless.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JoG2 on March 01, 2016, 09:18:14 PM
Quote from: screenexile on March 01, 2016, 05:09:47 PM
Anybody watching Lucky Man?? I'm actually quite enjoying it even though Jimmy Nesbitt's in it.

Madam Secretary is starting to come into its own a bit as well I thought it was a poor man's West Wing but I'm really liking this season.

Also with a lack of shows at the minute I've started watching the West Wing again . . . fantastic television!!

Billions,  Limitless,  Vikings,  11.22.63, Trapped,  Blacklist all running at the minute,  all good Screen if you haven't already dipped

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on March 01, 2016, 10:32:18 PM
Bloodline on Netflix is excellent
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on March 02, 2016, 09:21:31 AM
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on March 01, 2016, 10:32:18 PM
Bloodline on Netflix is excellent

Started it the other night - so far, so good.  But i really, really dislike Sissy Spacek (for the last 30something years), so I might have trouble sticking with it. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on March 02, 2016, 09:36:14 AM
Quote from: Billys Boots on March 02, 2016, 09:21:31 AM
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on March 01, 2016, 10:32:18 PM
Bloodline on Netflix is excellent

Started it the other night - so far, so good.  But i really, really dislike Sissy Spacek (for the last 30something years), so I might have trouble sticking with it.
Its quite slow going at the start, but i am up to episode 11 of 13 now and the last couple have been superb
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on March 02, 2016, 09:41:58 AM
Quote from: JoG2 on March 01, 2016, 09:18:14 PM
Quote from: screenexile on March 01, 2016, 05:09:47 PM
Anybody watching Lucky Man?? I'm actually quite enjoying it even though Jimmy Nesbitt's in it.

Madam Secretary is starting to come into its own a bit as well I thought it was a poor man's West Wing but I'm really liking this season.

Also with a lack of shows at the minute I've started watching the West Wing again . . . fantastic television!!

Billions,  Limitless,  Vikings,  11.22.63, Trapped,  Blacklist all running at the minute,  all good Screen if you haven't already dipped

Jesus stop!! I don't need more suggestions I've been trying to wean myself off a plethora of things to watch so I could get it down to a more manageable level.

The staying up until 3-4am during the week to binge watch Narcos/Breaking Bad/The Wire etc. couldn't keep continuing or I would have gotten sacked or divorced or both!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JoG2 on March 02, 2016, 09:43:34 AM
Quote from: screenexile on March 02, 2016, 09:41:58 AM
Quote from: JoG2 on March 01, 2016, 09:18:14 PM
Quote from: screenexile on March 01, 2016, 05:09:47 PM
Anybody watching Lucky Man?? I'm actually quite enjoying it even though Jimmy Nesbitt's in it.

Madam Secretary is starting to come into its own a bit as well I thought it was a poor man's West Wing but I'm really liking this season.

Also with a lack of shows at the minute I've started watching the West Wing again . . . fantastic television!!

Billions,  Limitless,  Vikings,  11.22.63, Trapped,  Blacklist all running at the minute,  all good Screen if you haven't already dipped

Jesus stop!! I don't need more suggestions I've been trying to wean myself off a plethora of things to watch so I could get it down to a more manageable level.

The staying up until 3-4am during the week to binge watch Narcos/Breaking Bad/The Wire etc. couldn't keep continuing or I would have gotten sacked or divorced or both!!

i know the feeling, the hooers are making them faster than we can watch them !
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on March 02, 2016, 10:01:57 AM
Quote from: screenexile on March 02, 2016, 09:41:58 AM
Quote from: JoG2 on March 01, 2016, 09:18:14 PM
Quote from: screenexile on March 01, 2016, 05:09:47 PM
Anybody watching Lucky Man?? I'm actually quite enjoying it even though Jimmy Nesbitt's in it.

Madam Secretary is starting to come into its own a bit as well I thought it was a poor man's West Wing but I'm really liking this season.

Also with a lack of shows at the minute I've started watching the West Wing again . . . fantastic television!!

Billions,  Limitless,  Vikings,  11.22.63, Trapped,  Blacklist all running at the minute,  all good Screen if you haven't already dipped

Jesus stop!! I don't need more suggestions I've been trying to wean myself off a plethora of things to watch so I could get it down to a more manageable level.

The staying up until 3-4am during the week to binge watch Narcos/Breaking Bad/The Wire etc. couldn't keep continuing or I would have gotten sacked or divorced or both!!

I have been doing the same the past while, got through all the shows that I wanted to from the past (did BB and Dexter last year, Sopranos 3 years ago and now SOA this past few months).  All I watch now is shows I have on a week by week basis for years, not taking anymore on.  My list has shrunk something seriously.  People I know can;t understand how I was glad to finish BB, Dexter etc - I enjoyed them but too much of an addiction every night.     I think at one time I had 20 odd shows on the go (not on at the same time of the year obviously), but with cancellations and shows finishing I am down to the 100, Saul, Walking Dead, Blacklist, GOT, Person of Interest, Leftovers and Peaky Blinders could be stuck there too.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: WT4E on March 04, 2016, 10:53:07 AM
Quote from: leenie on February 03, 2016, 08:58:05 PM
I see the American crime story - the people vs o.j Simpson aired last night in the u.s and seems to have got very good reviews.. For eg 'Expertly executed entertainment' the telegraph

it has a good cast , Marcia Clark, Cuba gooding Jr., John travolta, David schwimmer etc

It starts next week on Feb 13th on bbc2 so will give it a try ..

Think your a little mixed up here!

I have been watching it and I think its a great show - Can't wait to see if he gets off or not!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: themac_23 on March 04, 2016, 11:03:55 AM
TV shows seem to be taking over movies with regards interest etc, i find myself far more excited by tv shows than films coming out, maybe it is the kind of rapour with the characters and story lines. Some massive actors do tv shows now and the money being thrown at them is massive. heres a list of what I've watched over the last 2-3 years in binge sessions, my life hasn't been my own:

the wire
the sopranos(twice)
Breaking Bad (Twice)
Dexter
Friday Night Lights
House of Cards
Suits
Narcos
Making a Murderer
Sons of Anarchy (twice)
Peaky Blinders
Love/Hate
Homeland
Prison Break
Bloodline
Whitecollar
Lilyhammer
The League
How i Met your Mother
Its always Sunny in Philadelphia
and my favourite show which gets nowhere near the credit it deserves The Shield.

yeah, between my sofa and football i dont have much else going on.... lol
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: MoChara on March 04, 2016, 11:14:33 AM
Getting tore into House Of Cards atm great show and seems to maintain a fast pace the whole way you have to concentrate to keep up
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: charlieTully on March 04, 2016, 11:26:21 AM
for anyone who loved the sopranos gomorrah is essential to see, 10/10, IMO.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2049116/?ref_=nv_sr_1
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Longshanks on March 04, 2016, 11:32:01 AM
House of cards back today, last season was dissapointing but hope they have learned from the negative feedback and can turn it around especially dealing with the election.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: muppet on March 04, 2016, 11:54:39 AM
Quote from: themac_23 on March 04, 2016, 11:03:55 AM
TV shows seem to be taking over movies with regards interest etc, i find myself far more excited by tv shows than films coming out, maybe it is the kind of rapour with the characters and story lines. Some massive actors do tv shows now and the money being thrown at them is massive. heres a list of what I've watched over the last 2-3 years in binge sessions, my life hasn't been my own:

the wire
the sopranos(twice)
Breaking Bad (Twice)
Dexter
Friday Night Lights
House of Cards
Suits
Narcos
Making a Murderer
Sons of Anarchy (twice)
Peaky Blinders
Love/Hate
Homeland
Prison Break
Bloodline
Whitecollar
Lilyhammer
The League
How i Met your Mother
Its always Sunny in Philadelphia
and my favourite show which gets nowhere near the credit it deserves The Shield.

yeah, between my sofa and football i dont have much else going on.... lol

Good post.

I'd say a lot of us are in the same boat these days.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on March 04, 2016, 12:17:28 PM
Quote from: JoG2 on March 01, 2016, 09:18:14 PM
Quote from: screenexile on March 01, 2016, 05:09:47 PM
Anybody watching Lucky Man?? I'm actually quite enjoying it even though Jimmy Nesbitt's in it.

Madam Secretary is starting to come into its own a bit as well I thought it was a poor man's West Wing but I'm really liking this season.

Also with a lack of shows at the minute I've started watching the West Wing again . . . fantastic television!!

Billions,  Limitless,  Vikings,  11.22.63, Trapped,  Blacklist all running at the minute,  all good Screen if you haven't already dipped
Is Limitless any good?  I enjoyed the film.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JoG2 on March 04, 2016, 12:28:33 PM
Quote from: laoislad on March 04, 2016, 12:17:28 PM
Quote from: JoG2 on March 01, 2016, 09:18:14 PM
Quote from: screenexile on March 01, 2016, 05:09:47 PM
Anybody watching Lucky Man?? I'm actually quite enjoying it even though Jimmy Nesbitt's in it.

Madam Secretary is starting to come into its own a bit as well I thought it was a poor man's West Wing but I'm really liking this season.

Also with a lack of shows at the minute I've started watching the West Wing again . . . fantastic television!!

Billions,  Limitless,  Vikings,  11.22.63, Trapped,  Blacklist all running at the minute,  all good Screen if you haven't already dipped
Is Limitless any good?  I enjoyed the film.

it's a good show, not top bracket though LL. You enjoy The Walking Dead, I'd near enough given up on it, but that 1st episode a few weeks back after the mid season break, sweet jesus !
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on March 04, 2016, 01:10:39 PM
Quote from: JoG2 on March 04, 2016, 12:28:33 PM
Quote from: laoislad on March 04, 2016, 12:17:28 PM
Quote from: JoG2 on March 01, 2016, 09:18:14 PM
Quote from: screenexile on March 01, 2016, 05:09:47 PM
Anybody watching Lucky Man?? I'm actually quite enjoying it even though Jimmy Nesbitt's in it.

Madam Secretary is starting to come into its own a bit as well I thought it was a poor man's West Wing but I'm really liking this season.

Also with a lack of shows at the minute I've started watching the West Wing again . . . fantastic television!!

Billions,  Limitless,  Vikings,  11.22.63, Trapped,  Blacklist all running at the minute,  all good Screen if you haven't already dipped
Is Limitless any good?  I enjoyed the film.

it's a good show, not top bracket though LL. You enjoy The Walking Dead, I'd near enough given up on it, but that 1st episode a few weeks back after the mid season break, sweet jesus !
Was a great episode alright. That scene was unreal. You'll know the one I mean.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on March 04, 2016, 01:18:33 PM
Walking Dead is good but not top bracket either. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on March 16, 2016, 10:45:50 PM
The Walking Dead has been very good since its return.
Some of the scenes have been brutal. The last episode was excellent.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on March 16, 2016, 11:36:08 PM
The People v OJ is a great watch (presumably for people of a certain age who 'lived' it). Stellar cast as well.

Have also got into Justified, wouldn't be my normal cup of tea but i'm really enjoying it, just about to start S4.

The Night Manager on BBC1 is superb, a good old fashioned espionagey type story.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Norf Tyrone on March 17, 2016, 01:54:24 AM
Quote from: bennydorano on March 16, 2016, 11:36:08 PM
The People v OJ is a great watch (presumably for people of a certain age who 'lived' it). Stellar cast as well.

Have also got into Justified, wouldn't be my normal cup of tea but i'm really enjoying it, just about to start S4.

The Night Manager on BBC1 is superb, a good old fashioned espionagey type story.

Thea Night Manager is superb. Really enjoying it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Newbridge Exile on March 17, 2016, 07:33:11 AM
Quote from: Norf Tyrone on March 17, 2016, 01:54:24 AM
Quote from: bennydorano on March 16, 2016, 11:36:08 PM
The People v OJ is a great watch (presumably for people of a certain age who 'lived' it). Stellar cast as well.

Have also got into Justified, wouldn't be my normal cup of tea but i'm really enjoying it, just about to start S4.

The Night Manager on BBC1 is superb, a good old fashioned espionagey type story.

Thea Night Manager is superb. Really enjoying it.
Yep agree 100 % Hugh Laurie is excellent in it
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on March 17, 2016, 08:38:35 AM
Quote from: bennydorano on March 16, 2016, 11:36:08 PM
The People v OJ is a great watch (presumably for people of a certain age who 'lived' it). Stellar cast as well.

Have also got into Justified, wouldn't be my normal cup of tea but i'm really enjoying it, just about to start S4.

The Night Manager on BBC1 is superb, a good old fashioned espionagey type story.

Liking OJ myself, as you say stella cast but the acting is slightly.... Oh I don't know bit slow?? Don't know how to describe it, but its a good show, well hooked, even though you know the ending
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Zulu on March 17, 2016, 10:51:35 AM
Quote from: Newbridge Exile on March 17, 2016, 07:33:11 AM
Quote from: Norf Tyrone on March 17, 2016, 01:54:24 AM
Quote from: bennydorano on March 16, 2016, 11:36:08 PM
The People v OJ is a great watch (presumably for people of a certain age who 'lived' it). Stellar cast as well.

Have also got into Justified, wouldn't be my normal cup of tea but i'm really enjoying it, just about to start S4.

The Night Manager on BBC1 is superb, a good old fashioned espionagey type story.

Thea Night Manager is superb. Really enjoying it.
Yep agree 100 % Hugh Laurie is excellent in it

Really? Though I'm watching it and will continue to do so I find it simply distracting fluff. It started pretty well but now it's just a poor man's Bond set in glamorous exotic settings. It's totally
unbelievable and most of the characters are one dimensional versions of something we've seen a
hundred times before. I think it's just popcorn TV.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on March 17, 2016, 01:47:39 PM
Quote from: Zulu on March 17, 2016, 10:51:35 AM
Quote from: Newbridge Exile on March 17, 2016, 07:33:11 AM
Quote from: Norf Tyrone on March 17, 2016, 01:54:24 AM
Quote from: bennydorano on March 16, 2016, 11:36:08 PM
The People v OJ is a great watch (presumably for people of a certain age who 'lived' it). Stellar cast as well.

Have also got into Justified, wouldn't be my normal cup of tea but i'm really enjoying it, just about to start S4.

The Night Manager on BBC1 is superb, a good old fashioned espionagey type story.

Thea Night Manager is superb. Really enjoying it.
Yep agree 100 % Hugh Laurie is excellent in it

Really? Though I'm watching it and will continue to do so I find it simply distracting fluff. It started pretty well but now it's just a poor man's Bond set in glamorous exotic settings. It's totally
unbelievable and most of the characters are one dimensional versions of something we've seen a
hundred times before. I think it's just popcorn TV.
Not doing it for me either at present although I am an episode behind. Good cast and high production values though.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JoG2 on March 17, 2016, 05:33:45 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on March 17, 2016, 01:47:39 PM
Quote from: Zulu on March 17, 2016, 10:51:35 AM
Quote from: Newbridge Exile on March 17, 2016, 07:33:11 AM
Quote from: Norf Tyrone on March 17, 2016, 01:54:24 AM
Quote from: bennydorano on March 16, 2016, 11:36:08 PM
The People v OJ is a great watch (presumably for people of a certain age who 'lived' it). Stellar cast as well.

Have also got into Justified, wouldn't be my normal cup of tea but i'm really enjoying it, just about to start S4.

The Night Manager on BBC1 is superb, a good old fashioned espionagey type story.

Thea Night Manager is superb. Really enjoying it.
Yep agree 100 % Hugh Laurie is excellent in it

Really? Though I'm watching it and will continue to do so I find it simply distracting fluff. It started pretty well but now it's just a poor man's Bond set in glamorous exotic settings. It's totally
unbelievable and most of the characters are one dimensional versions of something we've seen a
hundred times before. I think it's just popcorn TV.
Not doing it for me either at present although I am an episode behind. Good cast and high production values though.

Quite enjoying The Night Manager. 

Have the last episode of Trapped to watch tonight.  It's on the BBC iplayer.  Icelandic 10 part crime drama,  superb show! 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Canalman on March 17, 2016, 09:39:58 PM
  Saw the Aidan O'Shea programme there about the American football. Very good and have to say he comes across very well .
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on March 17, 2016, 10:35:15 PM
Quote from: Canalman on March 17, 2016, 09:39:58 PM
  Saw the Aidan O'Shea programme there about the American football. Very good and have to say he comes across very well .
Aye it was good. He just didn't have quick enough feet. He scored on the weather though!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on March 18, 2016, 09:16:16 AM
Quote from: laoislad on March 16, 2016, 10:45:50 PM
The Walking Dead has been very good since its return.
Some of the scenes have been brutal. The last episode was excellent.

It has been brilliant since its return, really upped the pace.

Been trying to go through Making a Murderer the past while, me and the woman watched the first episode and a bit of the second but hard to motivate myself to watch it again.  Heard it was a slow burner though so will stick with it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on March 18, 2016, 12:22:49 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on March 18, 2016, 09:16:16 AM
Quote from: laoislad on March 16, 2016, 10:45:50 PM
The Walking Dead has been very good since its return.
Some of the scenes have been brutal. The last episode was excellent.

It has been brilliant since its return, really upped the pace.

Been trying to go through Making a Murderer the past while, me and the woman watched the first episode and a bit of the second but hard to motivate myself to watch it again.  Heard it was a slow burner though so will stick with it.

Yeah you need to give it about four episodes before it gets decent.

Walking dead is the only show at the minute that i have to watch when it is on or it gets ruined the next day by people talking about it.  Cant wait for game of thrones in April
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Gold on March 18, 2016, 02:19:31 PM
On series 5 of Dexter. Enjoying it

Anyone else watching?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on March 18, 2016, 03:02:40 PM
Quote from: Gold on March 18, 2016, 02:19:31 PM
On series 5 of Dexter. Enjoying it

Anyone else watching?

Season 2 and 4 were the best for me, the historical element to four was great.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: themac_23 on March 18, 2016, 04:46:13 PM
Quote from: Gold on March 18, 2016, 02:19:31 PM
On series 5 of Dexter. Enjoying it

Anyone else watching?

Loved Dexter, thought it a very well thought out show. Slice of Life, what a boat lol
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on March 21, 2016, 12:14:48 PM
Almost finished the first season Of Friday Night lights and have been pleasantly surprised by how good it it.
One of the most enjoyable TV series I have watched, some great characters and really well put together.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on March 21, 2016, 12:40:18 PM
Watched the first episode of 11.22.63 last night.
Enjoyed it and will stick with it. Are all the episodes 80mins long though?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on March 21, 2016, 12:57:35 PM
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on March 21, 2016, 12:14:48 PM
Almost finished the first season Of Friday Night lights and have been pleasantly surprised by how good it it.
One of the most enjoyable TV series I have watched, some great characters and really well put together.

Great show. It's much more about small town life in Texas than it is about football. Dips a bit in last couple of seasons in my opinion but very good all the same.

Clear eyes, full hearts. Can't lose.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on March 21, 2016, 01:21:42 PM
Quote from: gallsman on March 21, 2016, 12:57:35 PM
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on March 21, 2016, 12:14:48 PM
Almost finished the first season Of Friday Night lights and have been pleasantly surprised by how good it it.
One of the most enjoyable TV series I have watched, some great characters and really well put together.

Great show. It's much more about small town life in Texas than it is about football. Dips a bit in last couple of seasons in my opinion but very good all the same.

Clear eyes, full hearts. Can't lose.

Watched about a season and a half of this (maybe 2), enjoyed the first season but lost interest a little.  Got the feeling i was too old to be watching it  :P
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Hardy on March 21, 2016, 01:45:17 PM
I've been enjoying the 1916/War of Independence documentaries.

Revolution In Colour was excellent. I didn't see any publicity for it and just stumbled across it. It's two 45-minute episodes covering 1909 to the civil war with colour (colourised, I think) footage from the period. The footage is really what it's all about - the story is the one we all know, simply related - but nearly all the footage is stuff I hadn't seen before, which I found very surprising. Really interesting - it's on the TV3 Player (http://www.tv3.ie/3player/show/910/106186/0/).

I'm enjoying Insurrection (RTE 1, nightly, late). It's a combination of very advanced stuff for 1966 (the rising told from a contemporary TV studio setting, with very good acting by Ray McAnally) and otherwise hammy, amateurish acting and staging. Shouldn't be missed.

I'm looking forward to The Enemy Files (RTE1 9:35 tonight) - Michael Portillo on the rising from the perspective of British files and documents.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on March 21, 2016, 01:51:37 PM
Revolution in colour was indeed excellent. The footage was amazing.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: armaghniac on March 21, 2016, 01:56:45 PM
Quote from: Hardy on March 21, 2016, 01:45:17 PM
I'm looking forward to The Enemy Files (RTE1 9:35 tonight) - Michael Portillo on the rising from the perspective of British files and documents.

Watch Cross Rangers on the BBC and Portillo on the +1.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on March 22, 2016, 03:35:34 PM
Quote from: screenexile on February 15, 2016, 11:57:01 PM
Quote from: Minder on February 15, 2016, 11:08:29 PM
What about Vinyl on Sky Atlantic ?

Excellent start to the show!! Great music an intriguing storyline and a few bombs way out of left field.

Ray Romano getting a bit darker too freaked the shit out of me!!!

Loving Vinyl at the minute! Some great storylines in it.  The music is top class too (hope there will be a soundtrack album released).
Are the band in it "The Nasty Bits" supposed to be based on the sex pistols?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on March 22, 2016, 04:10:17 PM
Very tempted to watch Vinyl to see the most beautiful woman in the world operate.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on March 22, 2016, 04:16:03 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on March 22, 2016, 04:10:17 PM
Very tempted to watch Vinyl to see the most beautiful woman in the world operate.

If that's Olivia Wilde, she is looking well.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 22, 2016, 04:34:53 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on March 22, 2016, 03:35:34 PM
Quote from: screenexile on February 15, 2016, 11:57:01 PM
Quote from: Minder on February 15, 2016, 11:08:29 PM
What about Vinyl on Sky Atlantic ?

Excellent start to the show!! Great music an intriguing storyline and a few bombs way out of left field.

Ray Romano getting a bit darker too freaked the shit out of me!!!

Loving Vinyl at the minute! Some great storylines in it.  The music is top class too (hope there will be a soundtrack album released).
Are the band in it "The Nasty Bits" supposed to be based on the sex pistols?

I believe it's supposed to be based on a little known band named Bored Stiff

You can tell by the way he (the lead singer) acts that apple didn't fall far from Mick Jagger's tree
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on March 22, 2016, 04:37:04 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on March 22, 2016, 04:34:53 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on March 22, 2016, 03:35:34 PM
Quote from: screenexile on February 15, 2016, 11:57:01 PM
Quote from: Minder on February 15, 2016, 11:08:29 PM
What about Vinyl on Sky Atlantic ?

Excellent start to the show!! Great music an intriguing storyline and a few bombs way out of left field.

Ray Romano getting a bit darker too freaked the shit out of me!!!

Loving Vinyl at the minute! Some great storylines in it.  The music is top class too (hope there will be a soundtrack album released).
Are the band in it "The Nasty Bits" supposed to be based on the sex pistols?

I believe it's supposed to be based on a little known band named Bored Stiff

You can tell by the way he (the lead singer) acts that apple didn't fall far from Mick Jagger's tree

Believe he was in a band himself before taking up the acting
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on March 23, 2016, 11:50:52 AM
Quote from: lurganblue on March 22, 2016, 04:16:03 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on March 22, 2016, 04:10:17 PM
Very tempted to watch Vinyl to see the most beautiful woman in the world operate.

If that's Olivia Wilde, she is looking well.

Jaysus lads did we watch last nights episode!! :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on March 23, 2016, 11:54:43 AM
Quote from: screenexile on March 23, 2016, 11:50:52 AM
Quote from: lurganblue on March 22, 2016, 04:16:03 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on March 22, 2016, 04:10:17 PM
Very tempted to watch Vinyl to see the most beautiful woman in the world operate.

If that's Olivia Wilde, she is looking well.

Jaysus lads did we watch last nights episode!! :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o

Did surely!  ;D ;D saw a right bit of Olivia last night.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on March 23, 2016, 11:56:59 AM
Anybody watching The Night Manager on BBC??

Great cast, very well acted and a great storyline. I'm looking forward to seeing how it ends next week!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on March 23, 2016, 12:49:04 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on March 23, 2016, 11:54:43 AM
Quote from: screenexile on March 23, 2016, 11:50:52 AM
Quote from: lurganblue on March 22, 2016, 04:16:03 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on March 22, 2016, 04:10:17 PM
Very tempted to watch Vinyl to see the most beautiful woman in the world operate.

If that's Olivia Wilde, she is looking well.

Jaysus lads did we watch last nights episode!! :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o

Did surely!  ;D ;D saw a right bit of Olivia last night.

I had seen the pics the other day, unbelievable.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on March 23, 2016, 12:56:38 PM
Rule 1.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: trileacman on March 23, 2016, 01:21:15 PM
Yeah lads rule 1
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on March 23, 2016, 01:47:56 PM
NSFW . . .

I REPEAT . . . NOT SAFE FOR WORK!!!!

http://www.unilad.co.uk/pics/olivia-wilde-sends-internet-into-meltdown-with-shock-nude-scene-in-vinyl/
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on March 23, 2016, 01:58:55 PM
Quote from: screenexile on March 23, 2016, 01:47:56 PM
NSFW . . .

I REPEAT . . . NOT SAFE FOR WORK!!!!

http://www.unilad.co.uk/pics/olivia-wilde-sends-internet-into-meltdown-with-shock-nude-scene-in-vinyl/
(http://thumbsnap.com/s/H1oqOeiy.jpg)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JoG2 on March 23, 2016, 02:04:59 PM
Quote from: screenexile on March 23, 2016, 11:56:59 AM
Anybody watching The Night Manager on BBC??

Great cast, very well acted and a great storyline. I'm looking forward to seeing how it ends next week!

Enjoyed her.  The last episode was up on Showbox last night. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: The Iceman on March 23, 2016, 03:45:17 PM
3 episodes in to Daredevil Season 2 on Netflix -just as good as the first with Shane from the Walking Dead playing the Punisher.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on March 23, 2016, 11:44:03 PM
Ascension?? Watched first episode there... Decent storyline for sci-fi
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on March 24, 2016, 08:46:22 AM
Class scene in Vinyl in Ep 2 where Richie comes into the meeting with Ze Germans coked off his tits and not long after the building collapse, he looked like a cat walking on his hind legs trying to pretend he wasn't high. Class :)

Saw that Acension advertised as New & Exclusive but it was on last year, cant remember how it pans out but it was ok.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Up The Middle on March 24, 2016, 10:29:00 AM
Watching Quantico at the minute. Have too say im really enjoying it. The women are unreal plus the storyline is good.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: BennyHarp on March 24, 2016, 09:48:19 PM
Not sure if it has been mentioned but I've been watching a few of Sky Atlantics House of Lies. It seems decent enough so far.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: BennyHarp on March 29, 2016, 10:11:01 AM
Quote from: BennyHarp on March 24, 2016, 09:48:19 PM
Not sure if it has been mentioned but I've been watching a few of Sky Atlantics House of Lies. It seems decent enough so far.

So just finish season 1 last night and would definitely recommend this.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Newbridge Exile on March 31, 2016, 11:38:58 PM
New series of Line of Duty on BBC1 maintaining high standards of first 2 series, brilliant first 2 episodes
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on April 01, 2016, 01:34:07 AM
Quote from: Newbridge Exile on March 31, 2016, 11:38:58 PM
New series of Line of Duty on BBC1 maintaining high standards of first 2 series, brilliant first 2 episodes

Watched the first two episodes of season 1 last night on Netflix... Very impressed so far!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Hardy on April 01, 2016, 10:02:06 AM
What the hell has gone wrong with Better Call Saul?

Gone are the inventive plot lines, tension-filled situations, unanticipated resolutions and the pace. Even the humour. They appear to have lost the plot, so to speak. There seem to be only two stories going on, one of them boring shite about the career trajectories of two lawyers and the other not going anywhere.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on April 01, 2016, 10:22:41 AM
Quote from: Hardy on April 01, 2016, 10:02:06 AM
What the hell has gone wrong with Better Call Saul?

Gone are the inventive plot lines, tension-filled situations, unanticipated resolutions and the pace. Even the humour. They appear to have lost the plot, so to speak. There seem to be only two stories going on, one of them boring shite about the career trajectories of two lawyers and the other not going anywhere.

Enjoying Saul so I am, but I suppose from a critical perspective you are right in that Mikes story is a dead end as the characters introduced as his opposition all remain in BB therefore you know how that pans out and ultimately you know that Jimmy rebrands and sets up his own scabby phone book lawyer business.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on April 01, 2016, 01:00:51 PM
Quote from: Hardy on April 01, 2016, 10:02:06 AM
What the hell has gone wrong with Better Call Saul?

Gone are the inventive plot lines, tension-filled situations, unanticipated resolutions and the pace. Even the humour. They appear to have lost the plot, so to speak. There seem to be only two stories going on, one of them boring shite about the career trajectories of two lawyers and the other not going anywhere.

watched half of the first series. poor.with so much TV shows to pick from these days i couldnt justify spending any more time on it
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Hardy on April 01, 2016, 01:43:06 PM
On the other hand, this is what somebody else (http://screencrush.com/better-call-saul-season-2-review/) thinks.

The spinoff is entirely its own creature, a slow-burning show that's much more concerned with the finer details that create the mosaic of the series. Better Call Saul is woven with subtle nods and the intricate symbolism of its lead character's moral quandary, making it one of the richest and smartest character dramas on television. We already know where Jimmy eventually ends up, but as Better Call Saul charts his path deeper into corruption, Gilligan's spinoff is only bound to get more addictive.

I agree that this is probably what they're trying to do, but I don't think it's going to make make the series "more addictive". It was the pace, tension, humour and unpredictability that made it addictive.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on April 01, 2016, 01:47:22 PM
Quote from: Hardy on April 01, 2016, 10:02:06 AM
What the hell has gone wrong with Better Call Saul?

Gone are the inventive plot lines, tension-filled situations, unanticipated resolutions and the pace. Even the humour. They appear to have lost the plot, so to speak. There seem to be only two stories going on, one of them boring shite about the career trajectories of two lawyers and the other not going anywhere.
It has indeed gone downhill.
I thought BCS was supposed to be about how Jimmy ended up finding his true vocation as Saul. One season's worth of a good plot about an intriguing character, superbly acted.
Sub plot about Mike, solid reformed with a veteran law man's ethics,  compromises his morals for self gain and is now on the slippery slope to become the henchman he was in BB.
However, during S1 they got funding for a second season and now for a third season, so they have to make up stuff, bring in other plots (hector)  and milk out parts of the main plot to slow down the story.

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Canalman on April 01, 2016, 05:21:25 PM
Have to say the tv programmes and documentaries recently about the 1916 rising were excellent viewing.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: muppet on April 02, 2016, 12:46:15 AM
Quote from: Hardy on April 01, 2016, 10:02:06 AM
What the hell has gone wrong with Better Call Saul?

Gone are the inventive plot lines, tension-filled situations, unanticipated resolutions and the pace. Even the humour. They appear to have lost the plot, so to speak. There seem to be only two stories going on, one of them boring shite about the career trajectories of two lawyers and the other not going anywhere.

Have to say I am really enjoying it. The 'squat cobbler' will become classic TV in time. Mike is a bit lost but I used to feel Jesse was lost and found a lot in BB. Same with Hank.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on April 06, 2016, 09:14:45 AM
Quote from: muppet on April 02, 2016, 12:46:15 AM
Quote from: Hardy on April 01, 2016, 10:02:06 AM
What the hell has gone wrong with Better Call Saul?

Gone are the inventive plot lines, tension-filled situations, unanticipated resolutions and the pace. Even the humour. They appear to have lost the plot, so to speak. There seem to be only two stories going on, one of them boring shite about the career trajectories of two lawyers and the other not going anywhere.

Have to say I am really enjoying it. The 'squat cobbler' will become classic TV in time. Mike is a bit lost but I used to feel Jesse was lost and found a lot in BB. Same with Hank.

Me too, just after watching the latest and there is something really enjoyable about the show as a whole that I don't get from any other.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on April 06, 2016, 09:23:10 AM
Finished 11.22.63 last night. I really enjoyed it. There was only the 8 episodes but it was very good imo.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ballinaman on April 06, 2016, 09:26:57 AM
Walking dead finale anyone?
Last 10 minutes were some craic! I like the cut of Neegans jib...
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on April 06, 2016, 09:32:09 AM
Quote from: ballinaman on April 06, 2016, 09:26:57 AM
Walking dead finale anyone?
Last 10 minutes were some craic! I like the cut of Neegans jib...
I'm 3 episodes behind...say nothing!!!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on April 06, 2016, 09:49:35 AM
Quote from: ballinaman on April 06, 2016, 09:26:57 AM
Walking dead finale anyone?
Last 10 minutes were some craic! I like the cut of Neegans jib...

he seems a great character for the show. i was a little disappointed with the finale overall
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: AZOffaly on April 06, 2016, 09:59:45 AM
Anyone watching/watched Spooks on Netflix? I'm in Season 4 at the moment. The first and second seasons were good, the third was a bit weak I thought, with crazy plotlines at the end to ****Spoiler Alert ********* remove three of the main characters.  The fourth series is a bit of a rebirth and is quite good. What does anyone else think of it? Have ye watched it through?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on April 06, 2016, 10:27:35 AM
Quote from: laoislad on April 06, 2016, 09:32:09 AM
Quote from: ballinaman on April 06, 2016, 09:26:57 AM
Walking dead finale anyone?
Last 10 minutes were some craic! I like the cut of Neegans jib...
I'm 3 episodes behind...say nothing!!!!

Well nothing really happens at the end to be honest, poor finish to the season.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: mrdeeds on April 06, 2016, 10:50:17 AM
Walking dead final episode could have just being 45mins. The hour and a half episode dragges it out. Good last 10 mins.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on April 06, 2016, 12:24:47 PM
Quote from: laoislad on April 06, 2016, 09:23:10 AM
Finished 11.22.63 last night. I really enjoyed it. There was only the 8 episodes but it was very good imo.

I've the book ordered off Amazon there to get it read before i start watching the show.  It looks really good
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on April 06, 2016, 01:47:46 PM
Quote from: AZOffaly on April 06, 2016, 09:59:45 AM
Anyone watching/watched Spooks on Netflix? I'm in Season 4 at the moment. The first and second seasons were good, the third was a bit weak I thought, with crazy plotlines at the end to ****Spoiler Alert ********* remove three of the main characters.  The fourth series is a bit of a rebirth and is quite good. What does anyone else think of it? Have ye watched it through?
Up here in Britain it was shown on BBC. Like yourself I enjoyed it and would agree there are peaks and troughs but me and the missus watched all of it. There is also a Spooks movie - very much like a TV movie rather than a Hollywood epic.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: themac_23 on April 06, 2016, 04:45:05 PM
Streamed the last episode of American Crime Story last night, really enjoyed it. think it portrayed the whole saga well and showed what a crazy circus the whole trial was. it also reflected the powder keg that LA was at the time. I see they've commissioned a 2nd series, dont know what it will be focusing on but itll be hard to top this. very enjoyable with a star studded cast who brought their A game.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Under Lights on April 06, 2016, 08:11:53 PM
Anyone watching The A Word on bbc1 Tuesday nights?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: heffo on April 06, 2016, 09:52:53 PM
The Outsiders is good so far
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Minder on April 06, 2016, 11:04:05 PM
I see Friday Night Lights is on Neflix, recommended ?

Have read the book years ago
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on April 07, 2016, 08:02:26 AM
Quote from: Minder on April 06, 2016, 11:04:05 PM
I see Friday Night Lights is on Neflix, recommended ?

Have read the book years ago

Yes, great show. Even more so given you like football. The show, like the book, is primarily around life in small town Texas rather than the sport.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on April 07, 2016, 09:40:53 AM
Quote from: Minder on April 06, 2016, 11:04:05 PM
I see Friday Night Lights is on Neflix, recommended ?

Have read the book years ago

Really enjoyed it.The first series especially.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on April 15, 2016, 01:04:21 PM
Better Call Saul is still enjoyable and has it's moments

S2 episode 9
Nighttime, Kim and Jimmy in bed after Jimmy has (allegedly) done something to screw  Chuck into losing a big client. Kim says something like  'Chuck is the best lawyer she knows and what an adversary he would make, he would find even the smallest crack in your defense'.

Then Jimmy gets up and goes to the all nighter photocopy shop ;D

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on April 15, 2016, 01:21:19 PM
That last episode of Saul was brilliant.  Really love that show.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Hardy on April 15, 2016, 02:20:12 PM
Yes, it's come around again for me. I thought it was flagging a bit and padding things out for a few episodes, but the latest one was excellent.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on April 16, 2016, 12:15:30 PM
I was concerned when Jimmy's journey was sidelined around ep 3,  while they fleshed out other stories and characters  But Jimmy's a force in motion and  ep 9 was 100% back on track.
The scene at the school was just perfect, pure impromptu Saul with every line and nuance delivered to perfection.
Next comes  the final episode to S2.

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on April 19, 2016, 01:51:26 PM
Watched the end of Vinyl there... it lost its way a bit from the opening episode I'd give it about a 6.5/10 meh!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Dinny Breen on April 19, 2016, 03:00:36 PM
Just finished LOVE on Netflix.

A grower, both characters are a self-absorbed and not particularly likeable. Mickey really shits on her flat-mate but some good "laugh out loud" moments.

At about 40 mins an episode a nice evening filler. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on April 19, 2016, 03:04:35 PM
Great Swedish political thriller showing on Channel-4 at the minute, called 'Blue Eyes'.  It's about the fallout and political machinations surrounding the assassination of a far-right local politician on the eve of a general election.  Interesting and engaging; recommended. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on April 19, 2016, 03:21:11 PM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on April 19, 2016, 03:00:36 PM
Just finished LOVE on Netflix.

A grower, both characters are a self-absorbed and not particularly likeable. Mickey really shits on her flat-mate but some good "laugh out loud" moments.

At about 40 mins an episode a nice evening filler.

Watched it a few weeks ago... it's a strange one I quite enjoyed it but wouldn't be going around raving about it or anything. It was definitely good and I would have stuck with the Canadian!!

Interested in that Swedish one BB I'll check that out over the weekend thanks!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Boycey on April 19, 2016, 03:36:12 PM
Anyone give The Tunnel - Sabotage a look yet? I watched 2 episodes the other night, looked promising. The previous series was good even if I lost track of all that was going on for a finish :-)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggysego on April 19, 2016, 04:41:11 PM
The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt is an enjoyable 20 minute sitcom on Netflix. Doesn't take itself too seriously and quite daft. I like it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on April 19, 2016, 11:26:51 PM
Quote from: Boycey on April 19, 2016, 03:36:12 PM
Anyone give The Tunnel - Sabotage a look yet? I watched 2 episodes the other night, looked promising. The previous series was good even if I lost track of all that was going on for a finish :-)
Aye gave episode 1 a lash the thee night. Looks decent.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Gold on April 20, 2016, 12:33:49 AM
Watched first episode of the Wire...not sure...thoughts.?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on April 20, 2016, 06:55:09 AM
Quote from: Under Lights on April 06, 2016, 08:11:53 PM
Anyone watching The A Word on bbc1 Tuesday nights?

Great show, the kid is brilliant, and you wanna give the mum a good shake!!

Marcella with Anna Friel is an excellent show...
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Newbridge Exile on April 20, 2016, 07:37:36 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on April 20, 2016, 06:55:09 AM
Quote from: Under Lights on April 06, 2016, 08:11:53 PM
Anyone watching The A Word on bbc1 Tuesday nights?

Great show, the kid is brilliant, and you wanna give the mum a good shake!!

Marcella with Anna Friel is an excellent show...
As is Line of Duty on BBC1, Keeley hawes is brilliant in it 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on April 20, 2016, 09:04:24 AM
Quote from: Gold on April 20, 2016, 12:33:49 AM
Watched first episode of the Wire...not sure...thoughts.?

Stick with it.  The most off-putting thing for me was that I couldn't decipher the Baltimore accent for ages, so when I did I had to go back and watch the first five episodes again.  It's a slow burner, but probably the best thing that's ever been on television.  Ever. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Longshanks on April 20, 2016, 09:18:50 AM
Just watched the season two finale to better call saul, was excellent and left two great cliffhangers, especially the one regarding Mike.

Third season looks like it could be introducing alot more  BB characters which I'm looking forward to.

Jimmys brother now is just as bad as him to an extent also.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on April 20, 2016, 09:39:46 AM
Quote from: Gold on April 20, 2016, 12:33:49 AM
Watched first episode of the Wire...not sure...thoughts.?
Stick with it.
It takes 3 or 4 to get into and get used to the dialogue.
Still the best thing ever on TV for me.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Hound on April 20, 2016, 09:56:15 AM
Really enjoyed the OJ series.

Very well done (and gas how they got so many of the actors to look so like the person they were playing)

You'd wonder how many lives would have been lost in the riots had the verdict gone the other way. At least OJ is in the right place now (be interesting to see how his parole hearings go next year, I'd say they'll be pretty tough on him)

I thought the glove scene was done brilliantly. But then I watched it on youtube and realised that pretty much all they'd done was copy real-life. About the only time during the whole trial OJ was smiling instead of having a scowl on his face, he was certain the glove wouldnt fit and he lapped it up!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on April 20, 2016, 09:58:45 AM
Quote from: screenexile on April 19, 2016, 01:51:26 PM
Watched the end of Vinyl there... it lost its way a bit from the opening episode I'd give it about a 6.5/10 meh!

Serious!? I thought the whole first series was excellent.  Very much looking forward to the next one.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lenny on April 20, 2016, 10:33:33 AM
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on April 20, 2016, 09:39:46 AM
Quote from: Gold on April 20, 2016, 12:33:49 AM
Watched first episode of the Wire...not sure...thoughts.?
Stick with it.
It takes 3 or 4 to get into and get used to the dialogue.
Still the best thing ever on TV for me.

Totally agree. Way above anything else I've ever seen. I found watching with the subtitles on helped because the Baltimore dialect can be hard to pick up but really worth persevering with.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: thewobbler on April 20, 2016, 10:33:59 AM
Quote from: Billys Boots on April 20, 2016, 09:04:24 AM
Quote from: Gold on April 20, 2016, 12:33:49 AM
Watched first episode of the Wire...not sure...thoughts.?

Stick with it.  The most off-putting thing for me was that I couldn't decipher the Baltimore accent for ages, so when I did I had to go back and watch the first five episodes again.  It's a slow burner, but probably the best thing that's ever been on television.  Ever.

+1

Takes a while to get used to the accents, and to differentiate between all the lads who dress, walk, talk the same way, but around episode 5 when the structure of the Barksdale organisation becomes clearer, and the role of Bubbles and Omar becomes clearer, you will be hooked. Then you'll watch the other 57 episodes in a week. Then a month or so later you'll do it all again.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Newbridge Exile on April 20, 2016, 10:54:15 AM
Quote from: thewobbler on April 20, 2016, 10:33:59 AM
Quote from: Billys Boots on April 20, 2016, 09:04:24 AM
Quote from: Gold on April 20, 2016, 12:33:49 AM
Watched first episode of the Wire...not sure...thoughts.?

Stick with it.  The most off-putting thing for me was that I couldn't decipher the Baltimore accent for ages, so when I did I had to go back and watch the first five episodes again.  It's a slow burner, but probably the best thing that's ever been on television.  Ever.

+1
Totally agree

Takes a while to get used to the accents, and to differentiate between all the lads who dress, walk, talk the same way, but around episode 5 when the structure of the Barksdale organisation becomes clearer, and the role of Bubbles and Omar becomes clearer, you will be hooked. Then you'll watch the other 57 episodes in a week. Then a month or so later you'll do it all again.
Agree 100%
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JoG2 on April 20, 2016, 11:18:01 AM
Anyone watching Billions? Very enjoyable. The season finale was excellent

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Esmarelda on April 20, 2016, 11:32:19 AM
Quote from: Hound on April 20, 2016, 09:56:15 AM
Really enjoyed the OJ series.

Very well done (and gas how they got so many of the actors to look so like the person they were playing)

You'd wonder how many lives would have been lost in the riots had the verdict gone the other way. At least OJ is in the right place now (be interesting to see how his parole hearings go next year, I'd say they'll be pretty tough on him)

I thought the glove scene was done brilliantly. But then I watched it on youtube and realised that pretty much all they'd done was copy real-life. About the only time during the whole trial OJ was smiling instead of having a scowl on his face, he was certain the glove wouldnt fit and he lapped it up!
Couldn't agree more. I thought it was excellent. Episode 7, 8 and 9 (of 10) were particularly engrossing I thought.

The casting was outstanding too.

The only bit that might bother me is how factual the little details were. Well done to BBC for getting it too.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Esmarelda on April 20, 2016, 11:33:03 AM
Quote from: lurganblue on April 20, 2016, 09:58:45 AM
Quote from: screenexile on April 19, 2016, 01:51:26 PM
Watched the end of Vinyl there... it lost its way a bit from the opening episode I'd give it about a 6.5/10 meh!

Serious!? I thought the whole first series was excellent.  Very much looking forward to the next one.
I think I have one episode left. I think it's very enjoyable although not top, top class.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on April 20, 2016, 12:22:57 PM
Better Call Saul last episode of Ep10 of S2 last night.
i enjoy this series better than I did BB.
This episode leaves a couple of nicely crafted,  slow burned, subtle cliff hangers.

The actor who plays the thoroughly despicable Chuck, imo  gives the acting performance of this series.




Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on April 20, 2016, 01:03:43 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on April 20, 2016, 09:58:45 AM
Quote from: screenexile on April 19, 2016, 01:51:26 PM
Watched the end of Vinyl there... it lost its way a bit from the opening episode I'd give it about a 6.5/10 meh!

Serious!? I thought the whole first series was excellent.  Very much looking forward to the next one.
Vinyl  is choc-a-block with unlikable insincere posers who create nothing but who think they are creating something,  and if they could only get it together, if they weren't so clogged up on cocaine, they would still be awful.
I liked the short musical interludes  where the entire plot and  cast of characters were sidelined for a brief moment in time , for example  those 20 seconds where out of the blue the Wailers (with Bunny Wailer) were opening up for "Bruce"  in some dangy club. Or that  one or so minutes of Elvis in Las Vegas with  the camera shots taking in both Elvis and the audience reaction, then ruined by  main characters returning talking bullsh
I was reminded about that awful film, "The Bodyguard" where the only good bit was when two characters were in  the cinema and we saw a 5 second clip of "The Seven Samurai" on the big screen.


Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Newbridge Exile on April 21, 2016, 10:07:57 PM
Line of duty tonight was the best hour of TV I've watched in a long time, 90 minutes finale next week during which a certain someone will hopefully get their long overdue comeuppance
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on April 22, 2016, 01:00:04 PM
Anyone watched Bates Motel on Netflix? Started watching it the other day.  I've only watched two but it seems an interesting take on the story.  Although a prequel to psycho it's set in modern times... not too sure how well that works so far.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on April 22, 2016, 01:33:48 PM
Quote from: Newbridge Exile on April 21, 2016, 10:07:57 PM
Line of duty tonight was the best hour of TV I've watched in a long time, 90 minutes finale next week during which a certain someone will hopefully get their long overdue comeuppance

All filmed in Belfast too, as were all of the previous ones
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on April 22, 2016, 02:07:57 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on April 22, 2016, 01:33:48 PM
Quote from: Newbridge Exile on April 21, 2016, 10:07:57 PM
Line of duty tonight was the best hour of TV I've watched in a long time, 90 minutes finale next week during which a certain someone will hopefully get their long overdue comeuppance

All filmed in Belfast too, as were all of the previous ones

Quality Television.

Started Billions last night. Top quality opening and end to the first episode. It looks a bit "Wolf of Wall Street" ish but it's a good cast I think I'll stick with it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lenny on April 22, 2016, 02:14:02 PM
Quote from: Newbridge Exile on April 21, 2016, 10:07:57 PM
Line of duty tonight was the best hour of TV I've watched in a long time, 90 minutes finale next week during which a certain someone will hopefully get their long overdue comeuppance

Absolutely gripping. This whole series has been excellent as was the last series. It's a long time since I looked forward so much to each episode of a tv series.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: TabClear on April 22, 2016, 02:20:22 PM
Started watching Sleeper Cell this week.  Great show so far. A grittier version of Homeland without the Carrie nonsense.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on April 23, 2016, 09:36:56 PM
Quote from: Newbridge Exile on April 21, 2016, 10:07:57 PM
Line of duty tonight was the best hour of TV I've watched in a long time, 90 minutes finale next week during which a certain someone will hopefully get their long overdue comeuppance
Amazing stuff. It's just a tv show but I was shouting at the tv for her to send the picture message! The best show in years.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on April 25, 2016, 09:23:57 AM
Game of Thrones back last night. All material new to book readers so interesting/confusing.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JoG2 on April 25, 2016, 09:43:24 AM
4 episodes into the new season of Banshee. It took a couple to get up and running but episodes 3 and 4 were brilliant, great show
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on April 25, 2016, 10:20:15 AM
Quote from: gallsman on April 25, 2016, 09:23:57 AM
Game of Thrones back last night. All material new to book readers so interesting/confusing.

Well not all, but i get what you mean.  They've still to cover a lot of the greyjoy stuff that was excluded from the last series.  It's great to have it back though!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on April 25, 2016, 01:42:25 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on April 25, 2016, 10:20:15 AM
Quote from: gallsman on April 25, 2016, 09:23:57 AM
Game of Thrones back last night. All material new to book readers so interesting/confusing.

Well not all, but i get what you mean.  They've still to cover a lot of the greyjoy stuff that was excluded from the last series.  It's great to have it back though!!

Nothing that happened in last night's episode had been covered in the books as far as I can recall.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on April 25, 2016, 02:48:09 PM
Quote from: gallsman on April 25, 2016, 01:42:25 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on April 25, 2016, 10:20:15 AM
Quote from: gallsman on April 25, 2016, 09:23:57 AM
Game of Thrones back last night. All material new to book readers so interesting/confusing.

Well not all, but i get what you mean.  They've still to cover a lot of the greyjoy stuff that was excluded from the last series.  It's great to have it back though!!

Nothing that happened in last night's episode had been covered in the books as far as I can recall.

Happy days.  Gonna get watching it tonight
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: johnneycool on April 25, 2016, 04:27:51 PM
Lads no spoilers FFS!!

It may take me a day or two to get watching it!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on April 28, 2016, 11:58:53 PM
Great finish to Line of Duty. Ted Hastings does not part you soft!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on April 29, 2016, 12:26:37 AM
Fleming must be in some nick to run from the bottom of Royal Avenue to Tates Avenue in that space of time!!!!

That series is up there with the best TV I've seen absolutely first class all round... Laddie!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Newbridge Exile on April 29, 2016, 01:08:24 AM
The interview  with Cotton at the end was as gripping a scene I have ever watched on TV
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lenny on April 29, 2016, 07:04:19 AM
Quote from: Newbridge Exile on April 29, 2016, 01:08:24 AM
The interview  with Cotton at the end was as gripping a scene I have ever watched on TV

Absolutely superb. The interview scenes were gripping, slow, so real and unbelievably tense. Really great series.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on April 29, 2016, 01:57:22 PM
Quote from: screenexile on April 29, 2016, 12:26:37 AM
Fleming must be in some nick to run from the bottom of Royal Avenue to Tates Avenue in that space of time!!!!

That series is up there with the best TV I've seen absolutely first class all round... Laddie!!
Good to see a bit of bonie preparation going on in "England".
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: BennyHarp on April 29, 2016, 08:37:05 PM
Quote from: JoG2 on April 25, 2016, 09:43:24 AM
4 episodes into the new season of Banshee. It took a couple to get up and running but episodes 3 and 4 were brilliant, great show

Where's this on? Is this season 4?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on April 29, 2016, 08:59:28 PM
The secret... Murdering dentist
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JoG2 on April 29, 2016, 09:47:32 PM
Quote from: BennyHarp on April 29, 2016, 08:37:05 PM
Quote from: JoG2 on April 25, 2016, 09:43:24 AM
4 episodes into the new season of Banshee. It took a couple to get up and running but episodes 3 and 4 were brilliant, great show

Where's this on? Is this season 4?

On Showbox Benny. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: BennyHarp on April 29, 2016, 09:55:03 PM
Quote from: JoG2 on April 29, 2016, 09:47:32 PM
Quote from: BennyHarp on April 29, 2016, 08:37:05 PM
Quote from: JoG2 on April 25, 2016, 09:43:24 AM
4 episodes into the new season of Banshee. It took a couple to get up and running but episodes 3 and 4 were brilliant, great show

Where's this on? Is this season 4?

On Showbox Benny.

Ah right, I don't have that. Must be back on Sky soon enough then.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JoG2 on April 29, 2016, 09:59:13 PM
If you have an Android box,  showbox is available as an Kodi addon. I cast it from the phone myself to the chromecast
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: general_lee on April 30, 2016, 01:56:24 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on April 29, 2016, 08:59:28 PM
The secret... Murdering dentist
Really enjoyed the first episode. I know many people think Jimmy Nesbitt is a dick but he plays the role brilliantly. Looking forward to the next episode and will have to get the book.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on April 30, 2016, 02:14:47 PM
Quote from: general_lee on April 30, 2016, 01:56:24 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on April 29, 2016, 08:59:28 PM
The secret... Murdering dentist
Really enjoyed the first episode. I know many people think Jimmy Nesbitt is a dick but he plays the role brilliantly. Looking forward to the next episode and will have to get the book.
It's a strange world in those churches! He's a plays a creep well.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: vertigonights on April 30, 2016, 09:50:47 PM
The Secret opened with a great episode, the guy that plays the pastor is a great actor and Nesbitt is better in this than alot of his previous roles.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Minder on April 30, 2016, 10:18:30 PM
Just watched finale to Line Of Duty, it's as good a show as I have seen in a good while, top class.

Urgent exit required
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on May 01, 2016, 07:50:51 AM
Paw Patrol. A nice change from Peppa Pig.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: BennyHarp on May 01, 2016, 08:51:25 AM
Quote from: laoislad on May 01, 2016, 07:50:51 AM
Paw Patrol. A nice change from Peppa Pig.

+1 Watching it right now!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Minder on May 01, 2016, 09:46:42 AM
Quote from: laoislad on May 01, 2016, 07:50:51 AM
Paw Patrol. A nice change from Peppa Pig.

Aye that's been our staple for over a year now
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: muppet on May 01, 2016, 11:56:30 AM
Quote from: laoislad on May 01, 2016, 07:50:51 AM
Paw Patrol. A nice change from Peppa Pig.

And waaayyyyy better than fecking Max & Ruby.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggysego on May 02, 2016, 10:18:22 AM
Quote from: BennyHarp on May 01, 2016, 08:51:25 AM
Quote from: laoislad on May 01, 2016, 07:50:51 AM
Paw Patrol. A nice change from Peppa Pig.

+1 Watching it right now!

My nephew makes me watch it when he's around. A blessed relief from Pepper Pig and Tractor Tom.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on May 02, 2016, 02:25:26 PM
Totally hooked with Line of Duty at the minute. Had never heard of it before until I saw it in here. Some show.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Bmac88 on May 03, 2016, 08:41:57 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on May 02, 2016, 02:25:26 PM
Totally hooked with Line of Duty at the minute. Had never heard of it before until I saw it in here. Some show.

Same here - hadn't heard of it before reading it on here. Great show!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on May 03, 2016, 09:44:47 PM
What about Marcella on ITV?? Any use??
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JoG2 on May 03, 2016, 10:02:59 PM
For anyone casting from an android device, Line of Duty is available on the VideoMix app.  Looking forward to watching it

Banshee just gets better and better,  superb show
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on May 04, 2016, 08:48:41 AM
Having just seen the preview for this week's episode, any GoT fan not familar with the story from the books would want to pay very close attention on Sunday/Monday...
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Canalman on May 04, 2016, 09:33:40 AM
Finished S5 boxset of GoTs there last night. Poorest season so far by a long shot.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on May 04, 2016, 10:50:39 AM
Quote from: screenexile on May 03, 2016, 09:44:47 PM
What about Marcella on ITV?? Any use??

It is fecking great.... seriously do not have a clue how this is going to pan out at all!! Cracking plots
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on May 04, 2016, 10:58:47 AM
Quote from: JimStynes on May 02, 2016, 02:25:26 PM
Totally hooked with Line of Duty at the minute. Had never heard of it before until I saw it in here. Some show.

Where can you get the first few episode of series 3?
I have watched the first two series on netflix, but the latest one, iplayer on has from episode 3 on  :-[
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: johnneycool on May 04, 2016, 02:05:07 PM
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on May 04, 2016, 10:58:47 AM
Quote from: JimStynes on May 02, 2016, 02:25:26 PM
Totally hooked with Line of Duty at the minute. Had never heard of it before until I saw it in here. Some show.

Where can you get the first few episode of series 3?
I have watched the first two series on netflix, but the latest one, iplayer on has from episode 3 on  :-[

was hoking through Exodus on the firestick last night and all that stuff is on there.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Never beat the deeler on May 05, 2016, 12:56:04 AM
Anybody seen the Americans? Have had a look back a few pages and no mention of it

A few people on Facebook recommending it recently.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on May 05, 2016, 01:59:42 AM
Silicon Valley S3 has just started.

One of the best comedies out there.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggy90 on May 05, 2016, 10:29:08 AM
New series of Peaky Blinders starts tonight.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Dinny Breen on May 05, 2016, 12:03:50 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on May 05, 2016, 01:59:42 AM
Silicon Valley S3 has just started.

One of the best comedies out there.

Very funny - anyone who works in an IT Corporate World should watch this.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: muppet on May 05, 2016, 12:06:55 PM
Quote from: ziggy90 on May 05, 2016, 10:29:08 AM
New series of Peaky Blinders starts tonight.

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Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on May 05, 2016, 01:06:57 PM
Gomorrah Series 2 starts on Sky Atlantic Wed 11th May.

Anyone after a project should check out S1. My fav show of the past year or two.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on May 05, 2016, 01:12:46 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on May 05, 2016, 01:06:57 PM
Gomorrah Series 2 starts on Skt Atlantic Wed 11th May.

Anyone after a project should check out S1. My fav show of the past year or two.

I recently read the book that the show is based on and enjoyed it. Must get round to watching it.  I wouldnt be one for subtitles but i suppose you get used to them.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Rma13 on May 05, 2016, 04:14:41 PM
Quote from: Never beat the deeler on May 05, 2016, 12:56:04 AM
Anybody seen the Americans? Have had a look back a few pages and no mention of it

A few people on Facebook recommending it recently.

I watched the first series & about half of the 2nd series although I still have the remaining episodes recorded, whether I ever watch them though is another matter.  I got a bit bored of it to be honest.

Can't wait to watch the 2nd series of Gomorrah, loved the first series & would recommend it to anyone who hasn't seen it. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on May 05, 2016, 05:40:03 PM
Finished all of Line of Duty last night. Great show. Blasted it out in less than a week. Going to try Gomorrah soon but have a shit load of school work to do so I need something I can watch in the background while doing work.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: charlieTully on May 05, 2016, 06:11:17 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on May 05, 2016, 01:06:57 PM
Gomorrah Series 2 starts on Sky Atlantic Wed 11th May.

Anyone after a project should check out S1. My fav show of the past year or two.

class show. 10/10. season one ended brilliantly.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Longshanks on May 06, 2016, 09:19:54 AM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on May 05, 2016, 01:59:42 AM
Silicon Valley S3 has just started.

One of the best comedies out there.

Started watching this lastnight as finished few other comedies, namely master of none and parks and rec which I loved.

Watched two epsiodes and very promising, some of the jokes about the computer industry are great and very true to life.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on May 06, 2016, 10:17:55 AM
Quote from: Rma13 on May 05, 2016, 04:14:41 PM
Quote from: Never beat the deeler on May 05, 2016, 12:56:04 AM
Anybody seen the Americans? Have had a look back a few pages and no mention of it

A few people on Facebook recommending it recently.

I watched the first series & about half of the 2nd series although I still have the remaining episodes recorded, whether I ever watch them though is another matter.  I got a bit bored of it to be honest.


Can't wait to watch the 2nd series of Gomorrah, loved the first series & would recommend it to anyone who hasn't seen it.

I'm the same.  Think i finished 2 series but wont be going back to it. too slow paced and boring for me.  There are much better shows i can waste my time on.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: 5 Sams on May 11, 2016, 10:34:14 PM
I had the misfortune to stumble across "Bad Education" starring Jack Whitehall, who I think is quite funny, on Comedy Central. Avoid at all costs. As funny as a kick in the balls.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on May 11, 2016, 10:40:23 PM
Quote from: 5 Sams on May 11, 2016, 10:34:14 PM
I had the misfortune to stumble across "Bad Education" starring Jack Whitehall, who I think is quite funny, on Comedy Central. Avoid at all costs. As funny as a kick in the balls.

Never found him funny, and don't understand the whole posh thing.... He's famous for going to school with Kate Middleton
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on May 16, 2016, 01:14:35 PM
GoT moving along nicely.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on May 16, 2016, 01:16:08 PM
Quote from: gallsman on May 16, 2016, 01:14:35 PM
GoT moving along nicely.
I'm on S1 E4 so no spoilers please  ;D
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on May 17, 2016, 03:40:59 PM
Game of thrones building up nicely.  Some nice "scenery" towards the end of that episode.  Both GOT and the walking dead are the hardest to avoid spoilers of if you fall behind.  Social media etc is plastered with coverage.

On a side note, I was in Tollymore forest park on Saturday past and out from the woods comes about 20 members of the nights watch dress accordingly. Was a strange sight.  Tour bus awaited them to go to another location...
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ballinaman on May 17, 2016, 03:46:06 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on May 17, 2016, 03:40:59 PM
On a side note, I was in Tollymore forest park on Saturday past and out from the woods comes about 20 members of the nights watch dress accordingly. Was a strange sight.  Tour bus awaited them to go to another location...
Only one thing to do in a situation like that....
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Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on May 17, 2016, 04:03:03 PM
Looking forward to the ending of Marcella tonight... excellent so far!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on May 17, 2016, 04:23:02 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on May 17, 2016, 03:40:59 PM
Game of thrones building up nicely.  Some nice "scenery" towards the end of that episode.  Both GOT and the walking dead are the hardest to avoid spoilers of if you fall behind.  Social media etc is plastered with coverage.

True, but folks like Tony B who are watching the first season five years after it aired can't really complain if they come across any major spoilers. Like the ep where Bran grows wings to replace his broken legs.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on May 17, 2016, 10:32:21 PM
Marcella was great... Been some shows that have had a great start but end up crap, this was great right to the end...
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on May 18, 2016, 01:53:28 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on May 17, 2016, 10:32:21 PM
Marcella was great... Been some shows that have had a great start but end up crap, this was great right to the end...

Enjoyed it as well . . .

**SPOILER ALERT**

What happened to the Taxi Driver's brother we have no clue what the f**k happened there!!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: leenie on May 18, 2016, 02:11:51 PM
Quote from: gallsman on May 17, 2016, 04:23:02 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on May 17, 2016, 03:40:59 PM
Game of thrones building up nicely.  Some nice "scenery" towards the end of that episode.  Both GOT and the walking dead are the hardest to avoid spoilers of if you fall behind.  Social media etc is plastered with coverage.

True, but folks like Tony B who are watching the first season five years after it aired can't really complain if they come across any major spoilers. Like the ep where Bran grows wings to replace his broken legs.

;D
You know that place you can't stay to long .. I hope he does .. He annoys me


Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on May 18, 2016, 09:19:48 PM
Quote from: screenexile on May 18, 2016, 01:53:28 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on May 17, 2016, 10:32:21 PM
Marcella was great... Been some shows that have had a great start but end up crap, this was great right to the end...

Enjoyed it as well . . .

**SPOILER ALERT**

What happened to the Taxi Driver's brother we have no clue what the f**k happened there!!!

Yeah! She could have him tied up somewhere!! Great show though... Best I've watched this year
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on May 18, 2016, 09:23:14 PM
Watched the first episode of Marcella. Not fussed so far.

On the second episode of 'The Five'. Going well so far.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on May 18, 2016, 10:55:23 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on May 18, 2016, 09:19:48 PM
Quote from: screenexile on May 18, 2016, 01:53:28 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on May 17, 2016, 10:32:21 PM
Marcella was great... Been some shows that have had a great start but end up crap, this was great right to the end...

Enjoyed it as well . . .

**SPOILER ALERT**

What happened to the Taxi Driver's brother we have no clue what the f**k happened there!!!

Yeah! She could have him tied up somewhere!! Great show though... Best I've watched this year

Good but no Line of Duty!!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Newbridge Exile on May 18, 2016, 11:41:57 PM
Quote from: screenexile on May 18, 2016, 10:55:23 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on May 18, 2016, 09:19:48 PM
Quote from: screenexile on May 18, 2016, 01:53:28 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on May 17, 2016, 10:32:21 PM
Marcella was great... Been some shows that have had a great start but end up crap, this was great right to the end...

Enjoyed it as well . . .

**SPOILER ALERT**

What happened to the Taxi Driver's brother we have no clue what the f**k happened there!!!

Yeah! She could have him tied up somewhere!! Great show though... Best I've watched this year

Good but no Line of Duty!!!
+1
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Rois on May 18, 2016, 11:56:30 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on May 18, 2016, 09:23:14 PM
Watched the first episode of Marcella. Not fussed so far.

On the second episode of 'The Five'. Going well so far.
Watched the last two episodes of The Five on Monday - I did enjoy it, though it was slightly confusing in parts, lots of different storylines that eventually come together.
I've read some Harlan Coben books, was strange to have a UK-based programme as his stories are US-based but it worked well enough.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on May 19, 2016, 09:33:39 AM
Quote from: Rois on May 18, 2016, 11:56:30 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on May 18, 2016, 09:23:14 PM
Watched the first episode of Marcella. Not fussed so far.

On the second episode of 'The Five'. Going well so far.
Watched the last two episodes of The Five on Monday - I did enjoy it, though it was slightly confusing in parts, lots of different storylines that eventually come together.
I've read some Harlan Coben books, was strange to have a UK-based programme as his stories are US-based but it worked well enough.

I finished it the other night - not bad.  Lots of hooks and twists just like his books - enjoyable enough.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on May 19, 2016, 10:09:20 AM
Has anyone bothered watching The Secret? Am quite enjoying it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JoG2 on May 19, 2016, 11:22:07 AM
Quote from: gallsman on May 19, 2016, 10:09:20 AM
Has anyone bothered watching The Secret? Am quite enjoying it.

Episode 3 was very creepy in parts. Religion in general creeps me out, however those baptist loons take the biscuit !


Bombed through Line of Duty, what a brilliant show.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on May 19, 2016, 01:14:24 PM
Quote from: gallsman on May 19, 2016, 10:09:20 AM
Has anyone bothered watching The Secret? Am quite enjoying it.
Aye it's good but unsurprisingly the family have tried to get it put off air. Some of the stuff appears very sensationalised so I can see why they might take offence. Nesbitt is a good creep.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: general_lee on May 19, 2016, 01:55:52 PM
Dunno why the family are trying to get it pulled when the book had already been published. It's just a creepy, creepy story in general and a real tragedy also
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on May 19, 2016, 02:31:02 PM
That's what grates me about these "This is a true story" programmes. . . the main events are true but everything around them including the conversations are all fabricated!!! For example one of the children has come out to say their Mother was portrayed as some pushover who fell to despair after her Father died and slept on the couch taking pills and wine when that was not the case.

It's very well don and creepy in the extreme but I think it is in bad taste when so many of the family are at such a young age to be affected by it!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on May 19, 2016, 10:15:55 PM
Look to make it a drama there will be parts of it that aren't actually the way it happens but it wouldn't be good tv.... One thing is for sure, they killed and got away with it... Its not great acting to be fair but feck!! If you didn't know about the story you'd not believe it!! Madness how they got away with it
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on May 19, 2016, 10:27:41 PM
It's a story that needs told. Even to highlight the Inadequacies of the police and blindness of their church. Of course theres going to be a bit of poetic license, it's TV.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on May 20, 2016, 09:01:35 AM
New series of bloodline back next friday on netflix

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XOBrUPASutc (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XOBrUPASutc)

really looking forward to it, the firsts series was excellent
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: smort on May 20, 2016, 09:14:46 AM
Anybody watch Gomorrah? Advertisements for it during GoT have caught my eye, might give it a go.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Rma13 on May 20, 2016, 09:25:16 AM
Quote from: smort on May 20, 2016, 09:14:46 AM
Anybody watch Gomorrah? Advertisements for it during GoT have caught my eye, might give it a go.

Yes I am watching Gomorrah.  The first series was excellent.  I am enjoying the 2nd series but finding it a bit slower in terms of storyline, I would still recommend watching it though.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on May 22, 2016, 02:57:37 PM
Game of Thrones next episode linked online. Anyone wants link, drop me a PM. Derry people may as well put the next 50 minutes to better use...
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Man Marker on May 23, 2016, 12:27:35 PM
Watched the series FiVe the past while with the conclusion last week, thought it was excellent.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: leenie on May 23, 2016, 04:42:58 PM
Seen the first episode of Preacher .. I reckon it's going to be v good . Ur man Joseph gilgun from misfits/ this is England is in it as an Irish vagabond named Cassidy, I've been an admirer of him and  his Irish accent is good ..
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: leenie on May 23, 2016, 10:36:48 PM
Quote from: leenie on May 18, 2016, 02:11:51 PM
Quote from: gallsman on May 17, 2016, 04:23:02 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on May 17, 2016, 03:40:59 PM
Game of thrones building up nicely.  Some nice "scenery" towards the end of that episode.  Both GOT and the walking dead are the hardest to avoid spoilers of if you fall behind.  Social media etc is plastered with coverage.

True, but folks like Tony B who are watching the first season five years after it aired can't really complain if they come across any major spoilers. Like the ep where Bran grows wings to replace his broken legs.

;D
You know that place you can't stay to long .. I hope he does .. He annoys me


FFS BRAN ...
#ididntmeanit
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Rois on May 23, 2016, 11:09:18 PM
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on May 20, 2016, 09:01:35 AM
New series of bloodline back next friday on netflix

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XOBrUPASutc (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XOBrUPASutc)

really looking forward to it, the firsts series was excellent
Just starting to watch this now - on episode 2. Good so far.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Gold on May 23, 2016, 11:46:39 PM
GOT is going well

Thoughts on this series? ?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: 5 Sams on May 24, 2016, 12:48:50 AM
I must be the only person in the world not to have watched Stars Wars, Game of Thrones, Harry Potter and all that Hobbit shite.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jell 0 Biafra on May 24, 2016, 02:34:07 AM
Well...I saw the very first Star Wars movie when I was 7 or 8, and didn't like it.   Haven't seen any of the other stuff you mention, so you're not exactly alone.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on May 24, 2016, 07:18:08 AM
Quote from: 5 Sams on May 24, 2016, 12:48:50 AM
I must be the only person in the world not to have watched Stars Wars, Game of Thrones, Harry Potter and all that Hobbit shite.
No, you're not on your own. I haven't watched any of the above also.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Never beat the deeler on May 24, 2016, 07:36:55 AM
Quote from: Gold on May 23, 2016, 11:46:39 PM
GOT is going well

Thoughts on this series? ?

Please start a GoT thread if you want to discuss the series. Many people haven't seen it yet and don't want to come across spoilers when looking for TV show recommendations
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on May 24, 2016, 07:44:25 AM
Quote from: Never beat the deeler on May 24, 2016, 07:36:55 AM
Quote from: Gold on May 23, 2016, 11:46:39 PM
GOT is going well

Thoughts on this series? ?

Please start a GoT thread if you want to discuss the series. Many people haven't seen it yet and don't want to come across spoilers when looking for TV show recommendations
Round of applause for this man. It's a TV show recommendations thread, we are now well aware that GoT comes highly recommended so yis can f**k away off now.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on May 24, 2016, 09:07:34 PM
Binged watched Gomorrah season 1 there. Unreal. Up there with The Shield and The Wire. Anyone ever watch Corleone?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: BennyHarp on May 24, 2016, 09:20:06 PM
All eight episodes of the final series of Banshee available on demand on Sky.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: The Iceman on May 24, 2016, 10:56:17 PM
looks like Peaky Blinders Season 3 out at the end of May!!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: muppet on May 24, 2016, 10:57:17 PM
Quote from: The Iceman on May 24, 2016, 10:56:17 PM
looks like Peaky Blinders Season 3 out at the end of May!!!

(https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQTetI-St2kOE8dQu0IgA06P24sPsrCTRZ0vZdXDovmRGFFi8Hh74fCFJ0)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on May 25, 2016, 12:06:39 AM
Quote from: JimStynes on May 24, 2016, 09:07:34 PM
Binged watched Gomorrah season 1 there. Unreal. Up there with The Shield and The Wire. Anyone ever watch Corleone?
Downloaded it, watched a few and gave up on it. It's got such a cheap feel to the production values.

Gomorrah is just superb.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on May 25, 2016, 06:31:42 AM
Peaky Blinders is already out?! Been on the iPlayer for a couple of weeks.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: oakleafer on May 25, 2016, 11:43:17 PM
Horace and Pete. Might not be for everyone, but I really enjoyed it.

It's Louis CK latest offering, available only via his website for $3 per episode (of which there are 10). With each episode, it's like being in the audience of a short play. It has funny moments, but definitely not a comedy. I loved it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: The Iceman on May 26, 2016, 12:46:32 AM
Quote from: gallsman on May 25, 2016, 06:31:42 AM
Peaky Blinders is already out?! Been on the iPlayer for a couple of weeks.
series 3 on netflix end of may in USA...may have been released previously in UK and Ireland...
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on May 28, 2016, 12:20:00 PM
fully up to date with Gomorrah now. Season 2 Episode 6. Does anyone know what day it is on over in Italy? Just so I know when to go and download the next one. It is some show. As good as I have seen in a long time. Season 2 is definitely slower in terms of the amount of people getting bumped off but it is equally as good as the first season I reckon.

I need another show to watch now in the mean time!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on May 31, 2016, 09:39:02 AM
Quote from: JimStynes on May 28, 2016, 12:20:00 PM
fully up to date with Gomorrah now. Season 2 Episode 6. Does anyone know what day it is on over in Italy? Just so I know when to go and download the next one. It is some show. As good as I have seen in a long time. Season 2 is definitely slower in terms of the amount of people getting bumped off but it is equally as good as the first season I reckon.

I need another show to watch now in the mean time!
Just started Series 2 of Bloodline on Netflix, it has picked up where it left off. Excellent stuff
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on May 31, 2016, 10:37:08 AM
Starting that one tomorrow night after I finish watching 'Power' tonight. It's a good show as well.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: charlieTully on May 31, 2016, 01:31:47 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on May 28, 2016, 12:20:00 PM
fully up to date with Gomorrah now. Season 2 Episode 6. Does anyone know what day it is on over in Italy? Just so I know when to go and download the next one. It is some show. As good as I have seen in a long time. Season 2 is definitely slower in terms of the amount of people getting bumped off but it is equally as good as the first season I reckon.

I need another show to watch now in the mean time!

Have you tried the knick. I'm only in a couple of episodes but looking very promising.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on June 09, 2016, 02:37:25 PM
been trying to start watching this Gomorrah show on Kodi (exodus).  I have the first 2 episodes watched (very good so far) but i'm stuck finding a good stream for the 3rd episode.  The ones on exodus are either in subtitles not english or of very very poor quality.  Can anyone recommend where i might find other sources?

I know it's on sky boxsets but i dont have that unfortunately
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Canalman on June 09, 2016, 03:42:55 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on June 09, 2016, 02:37:25 PM
been trying to start watching this Gomorrah show on Kodi (exodus).  I have the first 2 episodes watched (very good so far) but i'm stuck finding a good stream for the 3rd episode.  The ones on exodus are either in subtitles not english or of very very poor quality.  Can anyone recommend where i might find other sources?

I know it's on sky boxsets but i dont have that unfortunately


Go to your local book library. Should have it there to borrow, if they don't they will get if for you.

I watched S1 of Gomorrah there last year after borrowing it from the local library.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JoG2 on June 09, 2016, 04:18:06 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on June 09, 2016, 02:37:25 PM
been trying to start watching this Gomorrah show on Kodi (exodus).  I have the first 2 episodes watched (very good so far) but i'm stuck finding a good stream for the 3rd episode.  The ones on exodus are either in subtitles not english or of very very poor quality.  Can anyone recommend where i might find other sources?

I know it's on sky boxsets but i dont have that unfortunately

I'm casting it from the android  phone using Videomix (imo the best about out the Showbox,  Megabox type apps since Movie HD hit the dirt).  Bang up to date and great streams for all episodes.  Maybe there's a Videomix addon for Kodi (if an android box is your only option) 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on June 09, 2016, 05:23:55 PM
Watching Versailles last couple of weeks, love a good aul history adaptation.... With a good bit of nudity to, which helps...
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on June 09, 2016, 08:39:33 PM
Sorted. Cheers
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on June 09, 2016, 10:15:53 PM
After trundling along the last few weeks Peaky Blinders came to life this evening... Great ending to the series and some great acting. Tom Hardy's cameo was great!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on June 09, 2016, 11:14:05 PM
Finished episode 10 of Gomorrah there. Easily the best show on TV at the minute.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: leenie on June 10, 2016, 01:14:17 AM
Quote from: screenexile on June 09, 2016, 10:15:53 PM
After trundling along the last few weeks Peaky Blinders came to life this evening... Great ending to the series and some great acting. Tom Hardy's cameo was great!!

+1 , just seen it .. The best thing about Peaky blinders is the last episode is as good as the whole series , tom hardy acting the same way he would in a Hollywood a film adds to it too .. Cracking episode
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: front of the mountain on June 10, 2016, 12:47:10 PM
Peaky Blinders great show!

Watched first two episodes of Billions, seems decent! Good array of actors from other well know series!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: BenDover on June 10, 2016, 01:36:03 PM
Quote from: JoG2 on June 09, 2016, 04:18:06 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on June 09, 2016, 02:37:25 PM
been trying to start watching this Gomorrah show on Kodi (exodus).  I have the first 2 episodes watched (very good so far) but i'm stuck finding a good stream for the 3rd episode.  The ones on exodus are either in subtitles not english or of very very poor quality.  Can anyone recommend where i might find other sources?

I know it's on sky boxsets but i dont have that unfortunately

I'm casting it from the android  phone using Videomix (imo the best about out the Showbox,  Megabox type apps since Movie HD hit the dirt).  Bang up to date and great streams for all episodes.  Maybe there's a Videomix addon for Kodi (if an android box is your only option)
Movies HD back in the game
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JoG2 on June 10, 2016, 03:05:42 PM
Quote from: BenDover on June 10, 2016, 01:36:03 PM
Quote from: JoG2 on June 09, 2016, 04:18:06 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on June 09, 2016, 02:37:25 PM
been trying to start watching this Gomorrah show on Kodi (exodus).  I have the first 2 episodes watched (very good so far) but i'm stuck finding a good stream for the 3rd episode.  The ones on exodus are either in subtitles not english or of very very poor quality.  Can anyone recommend where i might find other sources?

I know it's on sky boxsets but i dont have that unfortunately

I'm casting it from the android  phone using Videomix (imo the best about out the Showbox,  Megabox type apps since Movie HD hit the dirt).  Bang up to date and great streams for all episodes.  Maybe there's a Videomix addon for Kodi (if an android box is your only option)
Movies HD back in the game

Good man.. Just installed it there.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: muppet on June 10, 2016, 03:27:29 PM
Finished Making a Murderer.

Jaysus!

I won't post any spoilers but it seems the odd juror has come out and spoken since the documentary aired in December.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on June 17, 2016, 10:13:59 PM
Gomorrah season 2 finished!! Intense finish is an understatement!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: vertigonights on June 18, 2016, 05:41:19 PM
Just finished today, class show!! Hope it's not a 2 year wait to next season
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on June 18, 2016, 09:42:31 PM
Hopefully not! I've heard good things about 1992 and Romanzo Criminale as well so going to put them on the list.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on June 19, 2016, 04:57:34 PM
Can't get into Fargo and Bloodline. A bit crap.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on June 20, 2016, 12:24:41 PM
I'm well behind the times on this one but started watching Suits last night.  Loved it.  Managed to watch 5 episodes last night (a night off fromt he euros will do no harm)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on June 20, 2016, 12:44:51 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on June 19, 2016, 04:57:34 PM
Can't get into Fargo and Bloodline. A bit crap.
Fargo Season 2 or 1? I've just started Season 2 and I think it's very good. Probably not as good as season 1 yet but I'm only 3 episodes in.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on June 20, 2016, 03:25:39 PM
Quote from: laoislad on June 20, 2016, 12:44:51 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on June 19, 2016, 04:57:34 PM
Can't get into Fargo and Bloodline. A bit crap.
Fargo Season 2 or 1? I've just started Season 2 and I think it's very good. Probably not as good as season 1 yet but I'm only 3 episodes in.

Season 1. I find myself getting annoyed by some of the characters. Might give it a go when I'm off over the summer   8)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Longshanks on June 20, 2016, 03:30:31 PM
Quote from: laoislad on June 20, 2016, 12:44:51 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on June 19, 2016, 04:57:34 PM
Can't get into Fargo and Bloodline. A bit crap.
Fargo Season 2 or 1? I've just started Season 2 and I think it's very good. Probably not as good as season 1 yet but I'm only 3 episodes in.

Season two is much much better imo, just give it time and allow characters to develop especially when Mike gets involved.
Kirsten Dunst and Jesse Plemons are great in it!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: vertigonights on June 20, 2016, 06:48:14 PM
I watched first 3 episodes when c4 had it and then quit, then started it again on Netflix. I found it really good. Martin Freeman is excellent in it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: omagh_gael on June 21, 2016, 12:05:14 AM
Battle of the Bastards episode of GoT tonight was absolutely epic. Last week's episode was a bit of a let down, particularly Arya's storyline, however, the battle in Mereen and Winterfell blew me away. Great TV.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: vertigonights on June 21, 2016, 06:41:34 AM
What an episode is right!, Ramsey was brilliant in it as well. The battle was so intense!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Under Lights on June 21, 2016, 10:25:44 AM
Fantastic episode.  :-\ END OF POST
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Never beat the deeler on June 21, 2016, 10:39:40 AM
Lads, seriously, please don't use this thread for spoilers. I have seen the episode in question, but if I hadn't, I'd be seriously pissed off if I came in here and read about it.

Create a Game of Thrones thread with Spoilers in the title
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Under Lights on June 21, 2016, 10:45:03 AM
Quote from: Never beat the deeler on June 21, 2016, 10:39:40 AM
Lads, seriously, please don't use this thread for spoilers. I have seen the episode in question, but if I hadn't, I'd be seriously pissed off if I came in here and read about it.

Create a Game of Thrones thread with Spoilers in the title

Fair point.

Part of me wants to go on a rant that anything after real time viewing shouldn't count as spoiler territory as otherwise what is the point of a TV show thread but to discuss a TV show. I will restrain. Social media applies this rule also- Joe.ie will get all their GOT things online this morning.

Edited my above post.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on June 29, 2016, 09:11:19 AM
Vinyl series 2 cancelled then.  A shame. I enjoyed it and will def miss olivia wilde  :'(

Ray Donovan season 4 has returned though so that will keep me going for another while yet with the old TV
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JoG2 on June 29, 2016, 09:22:14 AM
The Disappearance on BBC4 / iPlayer. French thriller about a missing teenager. Decent show
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Harold Disgracey on July 07, 2016, 01:19:16 PM
Watched the first two episodes of Preacher, darkly comic and I'm impressed so far.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on July 08, 2016, 11:17:09 PM
Finished season 1 of Billions. Decent enough show.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on July 08, 2016, 11:22:01 PM
Quote from: JoG2 on June 29, 2016, 09:22:14 AM
The Disappearance on BBC4 / iPlayer. French thriller about a missing teenager. Decent show
Cant find the first few episodes of this show anywhere
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Newbridge Exile on July 09, 2016, 04:31:01 AM
Quote from: Harold Disgracey on July 07, 2016, 01:19:16 PM
Watched the first two episodes of Preacher, darkly comic and I'm impressed so far.
Definitely unlike anything I've ever watched before ,(never read the comics it's based on ) good though with some great performances
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on July 17, 2016, 08:17:11 AM
3rd series of Man Down started on Channel 4, very funny show imo.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: mrdeeds on July 17, 2016, 11:38:54 AM
After finishing season one of Peaky Blinders. Brilliant. Well acted and great story line.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on July 19, 2016, 12:17:11 AM
Stranger Things on Netflix . . . A mix of The Goonies/X Files/Dazed and Confused.

4 Episodes in I'm completely hooked get on it!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: BenDover on July 19, 2016, 08:36:31 AM
Ballers was back there at the weekend - 30mins just doesn't seem long enough
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on July 19, 2016, 09:31:50 AM
Been working my way through Entourage, nice wee 26 minutes episodes and onto season 4 now.  Class show.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Ethan Tremblay on July 19, 2016, 09:45:46 AM
Entourage great show, Drama one of the funniest characters on tv, also watch Ari's best bits on YouTube, they are hard to beat.  Last few seasons not as great as the first few but very watchable all the same!

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: themac_23 on July 19, 2016, 09:55:56 AM
Entourage is one of my favourite shows, the chemistry between the 4 just seems natural. Ari and Lloyd are a laugh too, just really funny the whole way through, agree that Drama is some laugh
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on July 19, 2016, 10:37:11 AM
Some of the scenes so far have been funny as hell, the one with Ari trying to sneak out with his PJs under his suit trying to get into the Playboy mansion, and the whole craic with Drama trying to get in to.  I was in stitches too in the episode where Drama wanted leg implants and he was staring at a fella's legs for a while and just came out with "Look at the tree trunks on him".  Hilarious. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: heffo on July 20, 2016, 10:16:19 PM
Quote from: screenexile on July 19, 2016, 12:17:11 AM
Stranger Things on Netflix . . . A mix of The Goonies/X Files/Dazed and Confused.

4 Episodes in I'm completely hooked get on it!

Am four in too and loving it.

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on July 22, 2016, 10:10:48 AM
Quote from: screenexile on July 19, 2016, 12:17:11 AM
Stranger Things on Netflix . . . A mix of The Goonies/X Files/Dazed and Confused.

4 Episodes in I'm completely hooked get on it!
Thanks for the tip. Watched the first couple of episodes last night and really enjoyed them.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on July 30, 2016, 10:04:39 PM
Fleabags on BBC i player is very good, i'd say it has enough dirt to keep Laoislad happy too.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on July 30, 2016, 10:33:26 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on July 30, 2016, 10:04:39 PM
Fleabags on BBC i player is very good, i'd say it has enough dirt to keep Laoislad happy too.
It must be bad.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on July 31, 2016, 02:48:31 AM
I've watched 2 episodes of Night Of https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/the-night-of/s01/ (https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/the-night-of/s01/) and so far so good.
An eight-part drama series following a murder case in New York. I was a reluctant viewer at first but bit by bit I got into it  and then John Turturro sealed it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on July 31, 2016, 01:58:26 PM
Started watching Vice Principals, very good so far. And another one to check out is Survivor's Remorse, similar type show to Ballers.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: BennyHarp on August 01, 2016, 09:59:59 PM
Quote from: laoislad on July 22, 2016, 10:10:48 AM
Quote from: screenexile on July 19, 2016, 12:17:11 AM
Stranger Things on Netflix . . . A mix of The Goonies/X Files/Dazed and Confused.

4 Episodes in I'm completely hooked get on it!
Thanks for the tip. Watched the first couple of episodes last night and really enjoyed them.

+1. Four episodes in too. Good show!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Apparently so on August 01, 2016, 10:49:59 PM
Sexcetera
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on August 04, 2016, 02:03:10 PM
Started watching the new hbo show - 'the night of'. Only on episode 2 but it is excellent so far. One of those shows were you can't wait to see the next episode.

It's great being a teacher and having all this time to watch these TV shows.  8)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Harold Disgracey on August 05, 2016, 11:31:36 AM
Anyone watching Wasted on e4? A sort of updated version of Spaced, very funny so far and it has Sean Bean playing Sean Bean in full Ned Stark garb as the imaginary spirit guide of one of the main characters.

Also I've just finished season 1 of Gomorrah, an absolutely brilliant show.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on August 05, 2016, 11:44:09 AM
Quote from: Harold Disgracey on August 05, 2016, 11:31:36 AM
Anyone watching Wasted on e4? A sort of updated version of Spaced, very funny so far and it has Sean Bean playing Sean Bean in full Ned Stark garb as the imaginary spirit guide of one of the main characters.

Also I've just finished season 1 of Gomorrah, an absolutely brilliant show.

I keep going on about Gomorrah but it really is an unbelievable show. There are a few things in season 2 that will shock you!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Rma13 on August 05, 2016, 11:54:40 AM
I absolutely love Gomorrah, it is right up there with The Wire for me as a show that should be watched. 

Is anyone watching Outcast?  I thought the 1st episode was brilliant, especially the opening scenes but as it has progressed I think it has lost it's way slightly as regards the plot.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on August 05, 2016, 11:55:32 AM
Anyone watching Billions?

I watched the first episode last night and it seems promising enough.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on August 05, 2016, 11:56:33 AM
Starting season 6 of Entourage, love Johnny Drama.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on August 10, 2016, 09:59:11 AM
Ari is still the best character though. Great show!

Finished the French series, 'The Disappearance' there. Another murder mystery with plenty of twists in it, couldn't stop watching it. I'm running out of things to watch lads. Any other suggestions.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on August 10, 2016, 10:11:37 AM
Have you watched 11.22.63 yet?
Or Stranger Things?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on August 10, 2016, 10:11:52 AM
Quote from: JimStynes on August 10, 2016, 09:59:11 AM
Ari is still the best character though. Great show!

Finished the French series, 'The Disappearance' there. Another murder mystery with plenty of twists in it, couldn't stop watching it. I'm running out of things to watch lads. Any other suggestions.

The Night Of is shaping up really well. Stranger things is the best thing I've seen in a long time.

Last chance U on Netflix is very good also. Plenty of good stuff around if you have the time... actually aren't you a teacher?? Never mind you have plenty!!  :P :P
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on August 10, 2016, 10:14:57 AM
Quote from: laoislad on August 10, 2016, 10:11:37 AM
Have you watched 11.22.63 yet?
Or Stranger Things?

Read the book about 2 months ago.  Concept was good buit i thought it was a little too drawn out.  Hoping the series will be more enjoyable.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on August 10, 2016, 10:33:14 AM
I'll have a look at that 11.22.63. Looks like it has a decent cast anyway! Also might have a look at 'The Killing'. Thing it's from Denmark or somewhere.

I've watched Stranger Things and didn't like it. The acting, music etc was brilliant but it's just not my sort of show. The monsters and underworld thing is just too far fetched for me.

Night of is brilliant, can't wait to find out what happens. Finished Last Chance U yesterday, really enjoyed it. American Footballers seem like complete pricks. The black quarter back thought he was a superstar and he was hardly getting any game time!

One show I have always sort of wanted to watch is 'The West Wing'.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Rma13 on August 10, 2016, 10:52:58 AM
Quote from: JimStynes on August 10, 2016, 10:33:14 AM
I'll have a look at that 11.22.63. Looks like it has a decent cast anyway! Also might have a look at 'The Killing'. Thing it's from Denmark or somewhere.

I've watched Stranger Things and didn't like it. The acting, music etc was brilliant but it's just not my sort of show. The monsters and underworld thing is just too far fetched for me.

Night of is brilliant, can't wait to find out what happens. Finished Last Chance U yesterday, really enjoyed it. American Footballers seem like complete pricks. The black quarter back thought he was a superstar and he was hardly getting any game time!

One show I have always sort of wanted to watch is 'The West Wing'.

I have watched both 11.22.63 & The Killing, wouldn't be overly enthused by either although I would say The Killing is the better of the two.  Have you already watched The Shield? I think it is definitely worth watching, also Containment is quite good although I am only at episode 5 with it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on August 10, 2016, 11:24:53 AM
Quote from: JimStynes on August 10, 2016, 10:33:14 AM
I'll have a look at that 11.22.63. Looks like it has a decent cast anyway! Also might have a look at 'The Killing'. Thing it's from Denmark or somewhere.

I've watched Stranger Things and didn't like it. The acting, music etc was brilliant but it's just not my sort of show. The monsters and underworld thing is just too far fetched for me.

Night of is brilliant, can't wait to find out what happens. Finished Last Chance U yesterday, really enjoyed it. American Footballers seem like complete pricks. The black quarter back thought he was a superstar and he was hardly getting any game time!

One show I have always sort of wanted to watch is 'The West Wing'.

Why are you watching a load of other shit when you haven't watched the West Wing??!!! It's better than them all start watching now!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on August 10, 2016, 11:28:42 AM
Quote from: Rma13 on August 10, 2016, 10:52:58 AM
Quote from: JimStynes on August 10, 2016, 10:33:14 AM
I'll have a look at that 11.22.63. Looks like it has a decent cast anyway! Also might have a look at 'The Killing'. Thing it's from Denmark or somewhere.

I've watched Stranger Things and didn't like it. The acting, music etc was brilliant but it's just not my sort of show. The monsters and underworld thing is just too far fetched for me.

Night of is brilliant, can't wait to find out what happens. Finished Last Chance U yesterday, really enjoyed it. American Footballers seem like complete pricks. The black quarter back thought he was a superstar and he was hardly getting any game time!

One show I have always sort of wanted to watch is 'The West Wing'.

I have watched both 11.22.63 & The Killing, wouldn't be overly enthused by either although I would say The Killing is the better of the two.  Have you already watched The Shield? I think it is definitely worth watching, also Containment is quite good although I am only at episode 5 with it.

Yeah the Shield is one of my favourite shows ever.

Screenexile has convinced me though! Going to start West Wing. Anyone ever watched 1992? Italian show.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Canalman on August 10, 2016, 12:42:57 PM
Quote from: Rma13 on August 10, 2016, 10:52:58 AM
Quote from: JimStynes on August 10, 2016, 10:33:14 AM
I'll have a look at that 11.22.63. Looks like it has a decent cast anyway! Also might have a look at 'The Killing'. Thing it's from Denmark or somewhere.

I've watched Stranger Things and didn't like it. The acting, music etc was brilliant but it's just not my sort of show. The monsters and underworld thing is just too far fetched for me.

Night of is brilliant, can't wait to find out what happens. Finished Last Chance U yesterday, really enjoyed it. American Footballers seem like complete pricks. The black quarter back thought he was a superstar and he was hardly getting any game time!

One show I have always sort of wanted to watch is 'The West Wing'.

I have watched both 11.22.63 & The Killing, wouldn't be overly enthused by either although I would say The Killing is the better of the two.  Have you already watched The Shield? I think it is definitely worth watching, also Containment is quite good although I am only at episode 5 with it.




Wouldn't be too fussed about the Killing also. Far too long  with imo 10 episodes of faff and filler in it.

Thought 11.22.63 could have been better also. Great idea for a tv show but for me just didn't nail it. Imo of course.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Rma13 on August 10, 2016, 01:00:56 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on August 10, 2016, 11:28:42 AM
Quote from: Rma13 on August 10, 2016, 10:52:58 AM
Quote from: JimStynes on August 10, 2016, 10:33:14 AM
I'll have a look at that 11.22.63. Looks like it has a decent cast anyway! Also might have a look at 'The Killing'. Thing it's from Denmark or somewhere.

I've watched Stranger Things and didn't like it. The acting, music etc was brilliant but it's just not my sort of show. The monsters and underworld thing is just too far fetched for me.

Night of is brilliant, can't wait to find out what happens. Finished Last Chance U yesterday, really enjoyed it. American Footballers seem like complete pricks. The black quarter back thought he was a superstar and he was hardly getting any game time!

One show I have always sort of wanted to watch is 'The West Wing'.

I have watched both 11.22.63 & The Killing, wouldn't be overly enthused by either although I would say The Killing is the better of the two.  Have you already watched The Shield? I think it is definitely worth watching, also Containment is quite good although I am only at episode 5 with it.

Yeah the Shield is one of my favourite shows ever.

Screenexile has convinced me though! Going to start West Wing. Anyone ever watched 1992? Italian show.

After the West Wing, just in case you haven't already viewed these, Banshee,Ray Donovan & 19-2 would be worth a watch.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on August 10, 2016, 01:20:49 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on August 10, 2016, 10:33:14 AM
I'll have a look at that 11.22.63. Looks like it has a decent cast anyway! Also might have a look at 'The Killing'. Thing it's from Denmark or somewhere.

I've watched Stranger Things and didn't like it. The acting, music etc was brilliant but it's just not my sort of show. The monsters and underworld thing is just too far fetched for me.

Night of is brilliant, can't wait to find out what happens. Finished Last Chance U yesterday, really enjoyed it. American Footballers seem like complete pricks. The black quarter back thought he was a superstar and he was hardly getting any game time!

One show I have always sort of wanted to watch is 'The West Wing'.
Like the other lads I don't think 11.22.63 got anywhere near to matching its promise. It's just a bit too light and soapy with various love angles etc. If it was a bit harder-nosed it could have been very good. On a similar premise I see there is a Quantum Leap movie on the go - Ziggy will be VERY pleased!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: The Gs Man on August 10, 2016, 02:51:37 PM
JimStynes, any wonder you don't play football anymore.  All you do is watch TV by the sounds of it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on August 10, 2016, 04:10:35 PM
Quote from: The Gs Man on August 10, 2016, 02:51:37 PM
JimStynes, any wonder you don't play football anymore.  All you do is watch TV by the sounds of it.

Aff all summer, using my time off wisely!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on August 11, 2016, 12:30:34 AM
Quote from: Canalman on August 10, 2016, 12:42:57 PM
Quote from: Rma13 on August 10, 2016, 10:52:58 AM
Quote from: JimStynes on August 10, 2016, 10:33:14 AM
I'll have a look at that 11.22.63. Looks like it has a decent cast anyway! Also might have a look at 'The Killing'. Thing it's from Denmark or somewhere.

I've watched Stranger Things and didn't like it. The acting, music etc was brilliant but it's just not my sort of show. The monsters and underworld thing is just too far fetched for me.

Night of is brilliant, can't wait to find out what happens. Finished Last Chance U yesterday, really enjoyed it. American Footballers seem like complete pricks. The black quarter back thought he was a superstar and he was hardly getting any game time!

One show I have always sort of wanted to watch is 'The West Wing'.

I have watched both 11.22.63 & The Killing, wouldn't be overly enthused by either although I would say The Killing is the better of the two.  Have you already watched The Shield? I think it is definitely worth watching, also Containment is quite good although I am only at episode 5 with it.
Wouldn't be too fussed about the Killing also. Far too long  with imo 10 episodes of faff and filler in it.

Thought 11.22.63 could have been better also. Great idea for a tv show but for me just didn't nail it. Imo of course.
i liked The Killing,  a quality series.
Of the current bunch, The Night Of  is heads and shoulders  above the rest. I should have waited until it was finished and then download the lot in one go, I don't take to the 7 days wait bit.

The Preacher showed great promise for episodes one and two, then the script and plot went to the dogs with a bullet.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Canalman on August 11, 2016, 01:14:11 PM
Quantum Leap was brilliant back in the day. Hope the movie does it justice.

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on August 11, 2016, 01:45:17 PM
Outcast is pretty good - Season 1 finishes up here at the weekend. It's a supernatural horror story that features people involved in demonic possession.

Based on the comics created by Walking Dead guy Robert Kirkman. It airs on Cinemax/HBO over here.

Trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yjdlj5wo4VM
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on August 11, 2016, 03:43:09 PM
Quote from: Canalman on August 11, 2016, 01:14:11 PM
Quantum Leap was brilliant back in the day. Hope the movie does it justice.

The first show I can remember watching, along with Macgyver.  I was only 8 or 9 so a lot of it is hazy.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on August 11, 2016, 04:36:39 PM
There's a remake of Mcgyver about to be released soon.
Mcgyver and The A Team were my favourites growing up.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on August 11, 2016, 05:12:44 PM
Quote from: Canalman on August 11, 2016, 01:14:11 PM
Quantum Leap was brilliant back in the day. Hope the movie does it justice.
Hadn't heard that, good news, was a big fan. It's that sort of an interesting concept it could make a really good movie.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on August 11, 2016, 05:37:00 PM
Quote from: laoislad on August 11, 2016, 04:36:39 PM
There's a remake of Mcgyver about to be released soon.

And a TV version of Lethal Weapon
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on August 15, 2016, 02:04:20 PM
The Night of shaping up rightly. Hard to tell if he killed her or not.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggysego on August 16, 2016, 12:14:07 AM
Quote from: Canalman on August 11, 2016, 01:14:11 PM
Quantum Leap was brilliant back in the day. Hope the movie does it justice.

What movie? I was a major Quantum Leap fan back in the day and was one of the pathetic fools back in the 90s that wrote letters to NBC to extend the series for an extra couple of the years. I also had a Quantum Leap website. http://web.archive.org/web/20010404075306/http://www.quantumleaping.co.uk/ (http://web.archive.org/web/20010404075306/http://www.quantumleaping.co.uk/) * I was unemployed and had nothing better to do with my time.

Didn't know there was a movie being made.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on August 16, 2016, 01:27:20 AM
Quote from: JimStynes on August 15, 2016, 02:04:20 PM
The Night of shaping up rightly. Hard to tell if he killed her or not.
I guess motive is either unrated with you or an alien concept.

Regardless, I don't think it's  a whodoneit drama, the story is in the telling.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on August 16, 2016, 09:06:56 AM
Quote from: Main Street on August 16, 2016, 01:27:20 AM
Quote from: JimStynes on August 15, 2016, 02:04:20 PM
The Night of shaping up rightly. Hard to tell if he killed her or not.
I guess motive is either unrated with you or an alien concept.

Regardless, I don't think it's  a whodoneit drama, the story is in the telling.

???
They keep putting in more and more potential suspects and persons of interest, I'm looking forward to finding out what went on that night. Meanwhile your man in prison is doing a better and better job of convincing us he is either someone capable of committing the murder, or turning into someone capable of committing the murder. Prison is definitely not a place I would want to go. I have no idea what to expect.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on August 16, 2016, 09:10:11 AM
At the start I was like "Why do they keep focusing on the f**king feet all the time" . . . I can see why now after last night, it's a strange but interesting theme and me and the wife did some laughing when he showed up at the support group!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on August 16, 2016, 09:58:43 AM
Workaholics is still a class show.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on August 16, 2016, 01:00:41 PM
'Stranger Things' is really floating my boat at the minute.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggysego on August 16, 2016, 01:35:52 PM
Quote from: Jeepers Creepers on August 16, 2016, 01:00:41 PM
'Stranger Things' is really floating my boat at the minute.

Started it last night. Two episodes in and so far I'm liking it. That 011 or "El" is an amazing wee actor for all the age of her.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on August 16, 2016, 02:01:05 PM
Yip, she'd break your heart. The show ticks all my nostalgia boxes, Goonies, Starfighter, navagator..stand by me...all rolled into one. And the soundtrack and score are superb.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on August 16, 2016, 02:22:03 PM
Quote from: Jeepers Creepers on August 16, 2016, 02:01:05 PM
Yip, she'd break your heart. The show ticks all my nostalgia boxes, Goonies, Starfighter, navagator..stand by me...all rolled into one. And the soundtrack and score are superb.
It's bloody brilliant imo. Like you say it takes you back in time to the shows/movies we watched in the 80's as kids.
It's so well done it actually seems like it was made in the 80's if you know what I mean. It doesn't feel like a show made in 2016 pretending it's in the 1980's... Does that make sense.?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ludermor on August 16, 2016, 02:23:42 PM
Quote from: laoislad on August 11, 2016, 04:36:39 PM
There's a remake of Mcgyver about to be released soon.
Mcgyver and The A Team were my favourites growing up.
I f**king loved the Fall Guy!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on August 16, 2016, 02:49:46 PM
Quote from: laoislad on August 16, 2016, 02:22:03 PM
Quote from: Jeepers Creepers on August 16, 2016, 02:01:05 PM
Yip, she'd break your heart. The show ticks all my nostalgia boxes, Goonies, Starfighter, navagator..stand by me...all rolled into one. And the soundtrack and score are superb.
It's bloody brilliant imo. Like you say it takes you back in time to the shows/movies we watched in the 80's as kids.
It's so well done it actually seems like it was made in the 80's if you know what I mean. It doesn't feel like a show made in 2016 pretending it's in the 1980's... Does that make sense.?

Perfect. Its been immaculately produced.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Canalman on August 16, 2016, 03:09:53 PM
The Goldbergs is pretty good at the  1980s nostalgia thing as well. Not a bad show to while away half an hour or so.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on August 16, 2016, 03:29:28 PM
On the last two episodes of Stranger Things and so far it hasn't hit the heights I thought it would. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on August 16, 2016, 03:36:08 PM
God awful imo
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on August 16, 2016, 04:02:13 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on August 16, 2016, 09:06:56 AM
Quote from: Main Street on August 16, 2016, 01:27:20 AM
Quote from: JimStynes on August 15, 2016, 02:04:20 PM
The Night of shaping up rightly. Hard to tell if he killed her or not.
I guess motive is either unrated with you or an alien concept.

Regardless, I don't think it's  a whodoneit drama, the story is in the telling.

???
They keep putting in more and more potential suspects and persons of interest, I'm looking forward to finding out what went on that night. Meanwhile your man in prison is doing a better and better job of convincing us he is either someone capable of committing the murder, or turning into someone capable of committing the murder. Prison is definitely not a place I would want to go. I have no idea what to expect.
Incarcerated in a rough prison having a strong effect on an innocent naive lad who has no protection and  totally vulnerable to all the hostile elements? That old theme is part of the storyline.
As it stands now to ep 6, motive is totally missing, he's squeaky clean, there's no murder weapon and clothes are with not a speck of splatter. The scenario, that he blacked out, done the deed,  then went down the stairs, put the knife back in place and then peacefully passed out in the kitchen is a 'tad' implausible. The drama cuts out the "normal" investigation/court room stuff and emphasis is on experiencing the circumstances,  it's all slow paced, intense and introspective. That's why for me it's not a whodoneit drama.

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: leenie on August 17, 2016, 09:45:22 AM
Loved stranger things ...

Not overly fussed on 11.22.63 ,  can't warm to James Franco in that role, two episodes left I'll see it through
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on August 17, 2016, 10:27:05 AM
Stranger things was good enough, maybe 7 out of 10.  Never seen as annoying a character in a long time as Winona Ryders though, poison.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Dinny Breen on August 17, 2016, 12:01:42 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on August 17, 2016, 10:27:05 AM
Stranger things was good enough, maybe 7 out of 10.  Never seen as annoying a character in a long time as Winona Ryders though, poison.

Would have been better without her, completely overacted. Still a very good show mind.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: AZOffaly on August 17, 2016, 01:02:59 PM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on August 17, 2016, 12:01:42 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on August 17, 2016, 10:27:05 AM
Stranger things was good enough, maybe 7 out of 10.  Never seen as annoying a character in a long time as Winona Ryders though, poison.

Would have been better without her, completely overacted. Still a very good show mind.

I watched it up in the hotel in Dublin in a couple of binges. I thought it was good, but not as good as I thought from the lads here. Winona Ryder was a bit OTT, as if she thought this was more of a 'B' movie type thing. I'd give it a solid 7 or 8 out of 10. I see there is some talk of a sequel?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: The Iceman on August 17, 2016, 05:32:35 PM
have another newborn in the house so blasting through some series on the night shift:

finished Peaky Blinders Season 3 - solid effort again - the ending was a bit much but I'm a fan and i'll watch as many seasons as they put out there

Top Boy - London drug crime - quit after 3 episodes

started watching Vikings at long last - 3 episodes in - good so far
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: leenie on August 18, 2016, 11:27:56 AM
22.11.63. , finished it , wouldn't  really rate it, it's watchable but the last episode had more cheese than mitchellstown .. Had the potential to be good .. But failed..

Going to start The night of ... Been reading rave reviews
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on August 18, 2016, 12:57:19 PM
Only getting round to Narcos, very good.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JoG2 on August 18, 2016, 01:36:09 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on August 18, 2016, 12:57:19 PM
Only getting round to Narcos, very good.

all 10 episodes of season 2 will be on Netflix in a couple of weeks (2nd Sep)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Up The Middle on August 18, 2016, 01:47:43 PM
Quote from: leenie on August 18, 2016, 11:27:56 AM
22.11.63. , finished it , wouldn't  really rate it, it's watchable but the last episode had more cheese than mitchellstown .. Had the potential to be good .. But failed..

Going to start The night of ... Been reading rave reviews

Watched the first 2 episodes last night, starts a bit slow but will def stick with it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on August 22, 2016, 10:03:31 PM
The Night Of has slowed down a little. Not really as good as how it started it off. Still a good show though and can't wait to find out what happens next week.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on August 23, 2016, 01:54:09 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on August 10, 2016, 10:14:57 AM
Quote from: laoislad on August 10, 2016, 10:11:37 AM
Have you watched 11.22.63 yet?
Or Stranger Things?

Read the book about 2 months ago.  Concept was good buit i thought it was a little too drawn out.  Hoping the series will be more enjoyable.

I watched the first episode because i recently read the book as well (though I didn't really like the book).  Thought the show was awful and gave up after one episode.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on August 30, 2016, 03:03:51 AM
The Night Of concluded poignantly with a Ewan McColl song in the background about an enduring love and a cat traipsing along. It's very rare that a US adaption of a european series works better  but in this case I have to say this one beat the BBC's efforts hands down and the BBC one was very good. And all the better that  John Turturro replaced De Niro to act the scúmbag lawyer role and dominate the drama.
This one is a 9.756.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JoG2 on September 02, 2016, 11:47:56 AM
Watching Roadies...not great, but decent and very watchable (especially Carla Gugino)

(http://cdn3.thr.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/NFE_portrait/2011/02/gugino_2011_a_p.jpg)

The latest season of Suits has taken a fair old nose dive
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on September 02, 2016, 12:03:41 PM
Quote from: Main Street on August 30, 2016, 03:03:51 AM
The Night Of concluded poignantly with a Ewan McColl song in the background about an enduring love and a cat traipsing along. It's very rare that a US adaption of a european series works better  but in this case I have to say this one beat the BBC's efforts hands down and the BBC one was very good. And all the better that  John Turturro replaced De Niro to act the scúmbag lawyer role and dominate the drama.
This one is a 9.756.

I enjoyed it and found out half way through it was an adaptation of a BBC series I watched back in the day with Pete Postlethwaite.

It ruined things a bit for me as I knew the ending and then was hoping the US version would take a different road but nonetheless it was an excellent show and as mentioned Turturro was superb in it!!

Been watching Mr Robot's 2nd series and it's starting to get a bit Heroes/Lost in that the storyline is starting to get a bit too complicated and there are too many things happening at once to try and deal with but I'll stick with it as it's nearly finished.

Looking forward to Narcos Season 2!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: mrdeeds on September 02, 2016, 12:07:10 PM
Watched first two episodes of Stranger Things. Rubbish. Reminds me of the movie Super 8 which wasn't as good as it was hyped.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Boycey on September 02, 2016, 12:36:49 PM
Narcos season 2 released today, a weekend of late nights beckons :-)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on September 02, 2016, 12:38:14 PM
Quote from: mrdeeds on September 02, 2016, 12:07:10 PM
Watched first two episodes of Stranger Things. Rubbish. Reminds me of the movie Super 8 which wasn't as good as it was hyped.

I had the same feeling on Stranger Things, reminded me of Super 8 which as you say didn't live up to the hype.  Stranger Things doesn't either.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: square_ball on September 02, 2016, 02:36:25 PM
Anybody still watching suits? I think I'm going to bail out of the new season it's poor. Though might just keep watching for Donna!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on September 02, 2016, 02:39:27 PM
Quote from: square_ball on September 02, 2016, 02:36:25 PM
Anybody still watching suits? I think I'm going to bail out of the new season it's poor. Though might just keep watching for Donna!

half way through season 5. still enjoying it tbh
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: square_ball on September 02, 2016, 03:09:00 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on September 02, 2016, 02:39:27 PM
Quote from: square_ball on September 02, 2016, 02:36:25 PM
Anybody still watching suits? I think I'm going to bail out of the new season it's poor. Though might just keep watching for Donna!

half way through season 5. still enjoying it tbh

Yeah I loved up to season 5. Now I'm just watching for the sake up of it nearly.

Thinking of starting mad men. I'm very behind the times with these TV series.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on September 02, 2016, 03:29:14 PM
Red Dwarf back for another series on Dave 22/9
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on September 02, 2016, 08:21:26 PM
Quote from: screenexile on September 02, 2016, 12:03:41 PM
Quote from: Main Street on August 30, 2016, 03:03:51 AM
The Night Of concluded poignantly with a Ewan McColl song in the background about an enduring love and a cat traipsing along. It's very rare that a US adaption of a european series works better  but in this case I have to say this one beat the BBC's efforts hands down and the BBC one was very good. And all the better that  John Turturro replaced De Niro to act the scúmbag lawyer role and dominate the drama.
This one is a 9.756.

I enjoyed it and found out half way through it was an adaptation of a BBC series I watched back in the day with Pete Postlethwaite.

It ruined things a bit for me as I knew the ending and then was hoping the US version would take a different road but nonetheless it was an excellent show and as mentioned Turturro was superb in it!!
I didn't cop on until the last episode, that the Night of  was based on the BBC series., even then I had some (false) memory that the english kid was found guilty.
It wouldn't have mattered to me anyway as even though there were clear plot similarities, the US drama had a totally different feel about it........ from still to slow motion:)

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on September 02, 2016, 09:35:43 PM
Wasn't that impressed with the second half of 'The Night Of'. It felt a bit rushed and the ending was a bit shit. Turturro as the lawyer was excellent from start to finish though.
Of the shows that I am watching:
-Second series of Narcos has started well.
-Suits has been shit for the last number of seasons but I still catch up on it every now and then.
-Power is ok just but I am kind of getting bored with it and some of the characters are getting on my nerves.
-New season of Ray Donovan is decent enough.
-New season of Fear the walking dead is crap so far.
-New season of Ballers is much the same as the first, an easy watch.
-Vice Principals is ok just, not as funny as I had hoped and nowhere near as good as Eastbound and Down.

Definitely forgetting some there. Nothing to replace the likes of Gomorrah so far. Was going to start The West Wing but never got round to it and would rather wait until midterm break.

Anyone watched Secrets and lies?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: The Bearded One on September 03, 2016, 12:35:39 AM
The Night Manager starts on RTE1 on Wednesday, short 4 or 5 part drama which is fairly gripping.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Rma13 on September 07, 2016, 03:47:00 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on September 02, 2016, 09:35:43 PM
Wasn't that impressed with the second half of 'The Night Of'. It felt a bit rushed and the ending was a bit shit. Turturro as the lawyer was excellent from start to finish though.
Of the shows that I am watching:
-Second series of Narcos has started well.
-Suits has been shit for the last number of seasons but I still catch up on it every now and then.
-Power is ok just but I am kind of getting bored with it and some of the characters are getting on my nerves.
-New season of Ray Donovan is decent enough.
-New season of Fear the walking dead is crap so far.
-New season of Ballers is much the same as the first, an easy watch.
-Vice Principals is ok just, not as funny as I had hoped and nowhere near as good as Eastbound and Down.

Definitely forgetting some there. Nothing to replace the likes of Gomorrah so far. Was going to start The West Wing but never got round to it and would rather wait until midterm break.

Anyone watched Secrets and lies?

Yes I watched Secrets & Lies. I enjoyed it but would have preferred if it had been 1 series with everything tied up & left at that, will probably still watch the 2nd series though.  It might not be gritty enough for you though, it's definitely no Gomorrah.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Esmarelda on September 07, 2016, 03:51:50 PM
Quote from: The Bearded One on September 03, 2016, 12:35:39 AM
The Night Manager starts on RTE1 on Wednesday, short 4 or 5 part drama which is fairly gripping.
This one seems to have received pretty good reviews. Will give it a look, thanks.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on September 07, 2016, 04:08:54 PM
Started The Night Of last night and gorged on 5 episodes. Very good viewing. Pretty sure I watched the BBC original (Criminal Justice i think) and I know rightly I'm going to remember how it panned out before I get to the end of it.

The opening episode of the new series of Cold Feet was pretty good.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on September 07, 2016, 06:48:28 PM
Quote from: Rma13 on September 07, 2016, 03:47:00 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on September 02, 2016, 09:35:43 PM
Wasn't that impressed with the second half of 'The Night Of'. It felt a bit rushed and the ending was a bit shit. Turturro as the lawyer was excellent from start to finish though.
Of the shows that I am watching:
-Second series of Narcos has started well.
-Suits has been shit for the last number of seasons but I still catch up on it every now and then.
-Power is ok just but I am kind of getting bored with it and some of the characters are getting on my nerves.
-New season of Ray Donovan is decent enough.
-New season of Fear the walking dead is crap so far.
-New season of Ballers is much the same as the first, an easy watch.
-Vice Principals is ok just, not as funny as I had hoped and nowhere near as good as Eastbound and Down.

Definitely forgetting some there. Nothing to replace the likes of Gomorrah so far. Was going to start The West Wing but never got round to it and would rather wait until midterm break.

Anyone watched Secrets and lies?

Yes I watched Secrets & Lies. I enjoyed it but would have preferred if it had been 1 series with everything tied up & left at that, will probably still watch the 2nd series though.  It might not be gritty enough for you though, it's definitely no Gomorrah.

Watched it there and sort of gave up after episode 6 or so and then just watched the last one to see happened. It was a decent enough watch I suppose and I just lost patience with it a bit.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on September 07, 2016, 07:54:08 PM
Also thinking of binning suits. It is shit. Same thing over and over.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: trileacman on September 07, 2016, 08:07:03 PM
Tried starting Narcos there, f**k it's very disappointing. The exposition is just mind-numbing and the central acting is very poor, especially among the DEA agents.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: CiKe on September 07, 2016, 10:17:50 PM
Wayward Pines any use?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on September 07, 2016, 10:21:41 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on September 07, 2016, 07:54:08 PM
Also thinking of binning suits. It is shit. Same thing over and over.

You could have said that three years ago. Mind numbing stuff.

Quote from: trileacman on September 07, 2016, 08:07:03 PM
Tried starting Narcos there, f**k it's very disappointing. The exposition is just mind-numbing and the central acting is very poor, especially among the DEA agents.

Haven't seen the second season but I thought the first was very good.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Rma13 on September 08, 2016, 08:09:33 AM
Quote from: CiKe on September 07, 2016, 10:17:50 PM
Wayward Pines any use?

It's alright, really good build up in the 1st Season in the early episodes as to what was really going on but for me it lost it's way a bit after that.  I did still watch the 2nd Season & actually preferred it to Season 1.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: The Subbie on September 08, 2016, 08:38:25 AM
Quote from: Esmarelda on September 07, 2016, 03:51:50 PM
Quote from: The Bearded One on September 03, 2016, 12:35:39 AM
The Night Manager starts on RTE1 on Wednesday, short 4 or 5 part drama which is fairly gripping.
This one seems to have received pretty good reviews. Will give it a look, thanks.

Top class show, well worth a watch.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: The Gs Man on September 08, 2016, 08:42:13 AM
Finished the second season of Narcos last night.  It's even better than the first.

Stick with it Trileacman!   8)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on September 08, 2016, 08:41:44 PM
Hard to beat Lesser Spotted Journeys (Ulster)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on September 08, 2016, 09:01:45 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on September 08, 2016, 08:41:44 PM
Hard to beat Lesser Spotted Journeys (Ulster)

Certainly takes the blood pressure down a few notches.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: J70 on September 08, 2016, 09:08:45 PM
Just finished the first season of Fargo (two years late, I know!).

Awesome stuff from Billy Bob Thornton, and a very entertaining series overall and true to the spirit of the Coen brothers classic, even if there are one or two fairly ridiculous plot holes.

Looking forward to catching up on the second season now. But first, the second season of Narcos!

Oh, and someone mentioned Fear the Walking Dead... gave up after first episode of second season. Just couldn't be bothered with it - nothing compelling about it at all. And I absolutely love the original series.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on September 08, 2016, 09:18:04 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on September 08, 2016, 08:41:44 PM
Hard to beat Lesser Spotted Journeys (Ulster)
Joe starting to get on my wick a bit. Better than Drennan's Danders however.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: 5 Sams on September 08, 2016, 11:18:30 PM
Je Mo Peil ar TG4. Great crack.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: thewobbler on September 13, 2016, 09:01:38 AM
Have to say I'm enjoying the new Cold Feet.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on September 13, 2016, 09:18:34 AM
Just finishing up the All4 Belgian series 'The Outlaws', a very 'black' comedy about four sisters who are plotting to kill their sister's (the 5th sister) obnoxious husband.  Highly recommended for laughs. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Esmarelda on September 13, 2016, 10:17:10 AM
Quote from: Billys Boots on September 13, 2016, 09:18:34 AM
Just finishing up the All4 Belgian series 'The Outlaws', a very 'black' comedy about four sisters who are plotting to kill their sister's (the 5th sister) obnoxious husband.  Highly recommended for laughs.
It's good enough craic alright. They finished it up quite well when it looked initially like they might make a mess of it. "The p***k" was a very good character.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on September 13, 2016, 01:50:38 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on September 13, 2016, 09:01:38 AM
Have to say I'm enjoying the new Cold Feet.
Aye so am I. Didn't see it first time around.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tbrick18 on September 13, 2016, 03:10:02 PM
Just started watching Stranger Things on Netflix. I have to say I'm enjoying it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: johnneycool on September 13, 2016, 04:04:37 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on September 13, 2016, 01:50:38 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on September 13, 2016, 09:01:38 AM
Have to say I'm enjoying the new Cold Feet.
Aye so am I. Didn't see it first time around.

It's pretty good, the Man united love in last night aside..

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on September 13, 2016, 04:57:34 PM
Quote from: johnneycool on September 13, 2016, 04:04:37 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on September 13, 2016, 01:50:38 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on September 13, 2016, 09:01:38 AM
Have to say I'm enjoying the new Cold Feet.
Aye so am I. Didn't see it first time around.

It's pretty good, the Man united love in last night aside..
Yes gratuitous Man United supporting might see it getting the heave-ho.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on September 15, 2016, 10:38:38 AM
Quote from: JimStynes on September 02, 2016, 09:35:43 PM
Wasn't that impressed with the second half of 'The Night Of'. It felt a bit rushed and the ending was a bit shit.

Finished it last night and I agree with the above.
The first few episodes were great but it got pretty boring then really.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on September 16, 2016, 11:24:31 PM
Quote from: Esmarelda on September 13, 2016, 10:17:10 AM
Quote from: Billys Boots on September 13, 2016, 09:18:34 AM
Just finishing up the All4 Belgian series 'The Outlaws', a very 'black' comedy about four sisters who are plotting to kill their sister's (the 5th sister) obnoxious husband.  Highly recommended for laughs.
It's good enough craic alright. They finished it up quite well when it looked initially like they might make a mess of it. "The p***k" was a very good character.
When the pr*ck's dog Oscar met his end, I found myself smiling as the camera darkly shifted to his grave post being hammered into place. Possibly that had something to do with the breed. Afterwards i thought maybe  they selected that breed deliberately so that viewers would not feel too much grief at the innocent's passing.
I've just finished nr 4,  two to go.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on September 17, 2016, 04:34:27 PM
The Strain back for a 3rd Series. Getting a bit meh,  think they're ruining a potentially good show by obviously stretching it out so they can return year after year (tho it'll probably get the chop soon anyway).
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on September 19, 2016, 09:13:04 PM
Narcos has usurped Gomorrah as my favourite show of recent years. Just watched S2 Ep4 - f**king superb episode.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggysego on September 19, 2016, 09:52:44 PM
Just started watching series one of 'The Trip' on Netflix. Missed it the first time around on the BBC. Enjoyable wee programme. Slow moving, 1-2-1 dialogue (basically) between the two (askewed versions) of themselves.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on September 19, 2016, 09:54:42 PM
Quote from: Main Street on September 16, 2016, 11:24:31 PM
Quote from: Esmarelda on September 13, 2016, 10:17:10 AM
Quote from: Billys Boots on September 13, 2016, 09:18:34 AM
Just finishing up the All4 Belgian series 'The Outlaws', a very 'black' comedy about four sisters who are plotting to kill their sister's (the 5th sister) obnoxious husband.  Highly recommended for laughs.
It's good enough craic alright. They finished it up quite well when it looked initially like they might make a mess of it. "The p***k" was a very good character.
When the pr*ck's dog Oscar met his end, I found myself smiling as the camera darkly shifted to his grave post being hammered into place. Possibly that had something to do with the breed. Afterwards i thought maybe  they selected that breed deliberately so that viewers would not feel too much grief at the innocent's passing.
I've just finished nr 4,  two to go.
There was more than 2 to go,  9 episodes in total.
It was hard to tell which were the darkest scenes where  the Pr*ck was central, as he kept trumping himself with his antics.
The snitching, the dog, the cat,  the parents, the forced entry, the forced abortion.



Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on September 19, 2016, 10:14:09 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on September 19, 2016, 09:52:44 PM
Just started watching series one of 'The Trip' on Netflix. Missed it the first time around on the BBC. Enjoyable wee programme. Slow moving, 1-2-1 dialogue (basically) between the two (askewed versions) of themselves.
Currently making a new one in Spain.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: 5 Sams on September 19, 2016, 10:33:49 PM
Anyone watching "Cant Cope, Wont Cope" on Teilifís Éireann. Quite good so far..
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Orior on September 20, 2016, 12:01:00 AM
Anyone see The Commute?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on September 20, 2016, 05:50:57 AM
Hearing good things about a new show called 'Animal Kingdom'. Anyone ever hear of it? Maybe based on a film,
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on September 20, 2016, 07:49:31 AM
Quote from: JimStynes on September 20, 2016, 05:50:57 AM
Hearing good things about a new show called 'Animal Kingdom'. Anyone ever hear of it? Maybe based on a film,
If it is half as good as the film it's on to a winner.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Nigel White on September 20, 2016, 08:05:47 AM
Quote from: Orior on September 20, 2016, 12:01:00 AM
Anyone see The Commute?
Saw about 3 minutes of it while searching for the remote control. Had if taken me any longer I would have put my boot through the TV to get it turned off. This must be the greatest load of sh1te ever to be broadcast. John Logie Baird must be turning in his grave.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on September 20, 2016, 08:50:38 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on September 19, 2016, 10:14:09 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on September 19, 2016, 09:52:44 PM
Just started watching series one of 'The Trip' on Netflix. Missed it the first time around on the BBC. Enjoyable wee programme. Slow moving, 1-2-1 dialogue (basically) between the two (askewed versions) of themselves.
Currently making a new one in Spain.
I love that show.  Glad to hear they're making a new series - shouldn't work, but does.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: johnneycool on September 20, 2016, 11:37:45 AM
Quote from: Nigel White on September 20, 2016, 08:05:47 AM
Quote from: Orior on September 20, 2016, 12:01:00 AM
Anyone see The Commute?
Saw about 3 minutes of it while searching for the remote control. Had if taken me any longer I would have put my boot through the TV to get it turned off. This must be the greatest load of sh1te ever to be broadcast. John Logie Baird must be turning in his grave.

Dear lord, embarrassing for those involved or what.

Whoever commissioned this should be taken out and shot with a ball of their own dung!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: straightred on September 20, 2016, 11:58:20 AM
Thats S4 of Ray Donovan finished. Great series - if you haven't seen it I think you need to see it from S1. Jon Voight (Mikey) is brilliant in it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on September 20, 2016, 12:02:32 PM
Quote from: johnneycool on September 20, 2016, 11:37:45 AM
Quote from: Nigel White on September 20, 2016, 08:05:47 AM
Quote from: Orior on September 20, 2016, 12:01:00 AM
Anyone see The Commute?
Saw about 3 minutes of it while searching for the remote control. Had if taken me any longer I would have put my boot through the TV to get it turned off. This must be the greatest load of sh1te ever to be broadcast. John Logie Baird must be turning in his grave.

Dear lord, embarrassing for those involved or what.

Whoever commissioned this should be taken out and shot with a ball of their own dung!
What is it about or what is the premise of the show?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Orior on September 20, 2016, 01:56:00 PM
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on September 20, 2016, 12:02:32 PM
Quote from: johnneycool on September 20, 2016, 11:37:45 AM
Quote from: Nigel White on September 20, 2016, 08:05:47 AM
Quote from: Orior on September 20, 2016, 12:01:00 AM
Anyone see The Commute?
Saw about 3 minutes of it while searching for the remote control. Had if taken me any longer I would have put my boot through the TV to get it turned off. This must be the greatest load of sh1te ever to be broadcast. John Logie Baird must be turning in his grave.

Dear lord, embarrassing for those involved or what.

Whoever commissioned this should be taken out and shot with a ball of their own dung!
What is it about or what is the premise of the show?

It shows 10 or 15 commuters as they drive to work. They are given various topics to talk about in the hope that someone says something funny. It is mildly amusing, especially if you happen to know the people.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on September 20, 2016, 02:00:23 PM
Jesus.
Doing my own comute is bad enough, without coming home and watching other  people do it on TV  :-\
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on September 20, 2016, 03:53:22 PM
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on September 20, 2016, 02:00:23 PM
Jesus.
Doing my own comute is bad enough, without coming home and watching other  people do it on TV  :-\

In fairness Carshare was a great piece of television albeit not improvised!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on September 20, 2016, 10:09:52 PM
Quote from: straightred on September 20, 2016, 11:58:20 AM
Thats S4 of Ray Donovan finished. Great series - if you haven't seen it I think you need to see it from S1. Jon Voight (Mikey) is brilliant in it.
Great show. Mickey good craic but you wouldn't want him as your Da  :o
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on September 21, 2016, 08:21:18 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on September 20, 2016, 10:09:52 PM
Quote from: straightred on September 20, 2016, 11:58:20 AM
Thats S4 of Ray Donovan finished. Great series - if you haven't seen it I think you need to see it from S1. Jon Voight (Mikey) is brilliant in it.
Great show. Mickey good craic but you wouldn't want him as your Da  :o

Season 4 wasn't as good as the previous 3, but still love the show.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggysego on September 21, 2016, 12:34:26 PM
Just watched last night's "National Treasure" on Channel 4. Fantastic performances from both Robbie Coltrane and Julie Walters.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JoG2 on September 21, 2016, 02:56:13 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on September 20, 2016, 05:50:57 AM
Hearing good things about a new show called 'Animal Kingdom'. Anyone ever hear of it? Maybe based on a film,

watched the first episode last night. Not sure what to think of it tbh. Will give it a couple more to see how it goes
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on September 22, 2016, 11:45:04 AM
Quarry  new 9 part series has started. I've watched the first two episodes. Set in 1972 somewhere in Hicksville about a demobbed soldier from Vietnam  gradually being 'persuaded' into becoming a hitman by Peter Mullan. Apart from cliches and belief being stretched this way and that way and the main character painfully trudging through mud of his own making, it's got something, probably due to atmosphere from the era. The music is top class, you get scenes set in a lunchtime cafe and there just happens to be a bunch of top class musicians playing the blues in a corner space, blues with the crisp clear sound of a needle dropping onto clean vinyl.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: muppet on September 22, 2016, 10:32:28 PM
One episode to go season 2 Marco Polo. Have to say were are enjoying it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on September 23, 2016, 07:10:06 AM
The 2nd half of Season 2 of Fear the Walking Dead has been a lot better than the previous season or first part of season 2.
I was going to give up on it be I think it has certainly improved.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on September 23, 2016, 07:12:14 AM
Quote from: laoislad on September 23, 2016, 07:10:06 AM
The 2nd half of Season 2 of Fear the Walking Dead has been a lot better than the previous season or first part of season 2.
I was going to give up on it be I think it has certainly improved.

I did give up on it! Might stick at now though!!

Started Animal Kingdom, 2 episodes in and looks like it's going to be decent.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: GJL on September 23, 2016, 11:25:52 AM
Just finished second series Narcos. Amazing series.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on September 23, 2016, 11:11:36 PM
I've started watching  "Billions" http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4270492/  with Paul Giamatti (finally being hooked up with a decent looking bird) plays the honest prosecutor doggedly on the trail of a fabulously rich inside trader. It's not bad, at the very least it returns good popcorn value, though It does exaggerate feelings of impoverishment.  "They" say it does come close to the Wall St crooked reality.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on September 29, 2016, 11:37:58 PM
Narcos Season 2 - Awesome
Designated Survivor - 2 Episodes in it has potential enjoying so far
Brooklyn Nine-Nine - New series has started well very enjoyable comedy
The Fall - A lot of setting up done in the new episode interested to see where it goes now.
National Treasure - First class acting as you'd expect very interesting storyline so far
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: leenie on October 04, 2016, 06:05:04 PM
Watched the first episode of Westworld .. A scientific fiction western thriller .. Intriguing
Big names in it , Anthony Hopkins, Ed Harris , James marsden, thandie Newton ..
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: imtommygunn on October 04, 2016, 06:07:27 PM
That is supposed to be very god Leenie though we have just recorded it.

Anyone watching Luke Cage? I've heard good things.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on October 04, 2016, 06:43:32 PM
Quote from: leenie on October 04, 2016, 06:05:04 PM
Watched the first episode of Westworld .. A scientific fiction western thriller .. Intriguing
Big names in it , Anthony Hopkins, Ed Harris , James marsden, thandie Newton ..
Been seeing adverts for it for a while now. Looking forward to watching it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on October 05, 2016, 09:18:49 PM
Have started Magnifica 70, a Brazilian drama available on All 4 (Walter presents). 2 episodes in and it's very good, has some dynamite reviews.

Also has a clinker opening tune https://youtu.be/BliqScxpNRs
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Orior on October 05, 2016, 10:06:29 PM
Quote from: laoislad on October 04, 2016, 06:43:32 PM
Quote from: leenie on October 04, 2016, 06:05:04 PM
Watched the first episode of Westworld .. A scientific fiction western thriller .. Intriguing
Big names in it , Anthony Hopkins, Ed Harris , James marsden, thandie Newton ..
Been seeing adverts for it for a while now. Looking forward to watching it.

Is it based on the original 1970's film? It starred Yul Brenner and the most wooden actor that ever appeared on film, Richard Benjamin.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: heffo on October 05, 2016, 10:14:39 PM
Quote from: Orior on October 05, 2016, 10:06:29 PM
Quote from: laoislad on October 04, 2016, 06:43:32 PM
Quote from: leenie on October 04, 2016, 06:05:04 PM
Watched the first episode of Westworld .. A scientific fiction western thriller .. Intriguing
Big names in it , Anthony Hopkins, Ed Harris , James marsden, thandie Newton ..
Been seeing adverts for it for a while now. Looking forward to watching it.

Is it based on the original 1970's film? It starred Yul Brenner and the most wooden actor that ever appeared on film, Richard Benjamin.

Yeah same premise - some of the Pilot is from the android's perspective though - so far very interesting
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on October 05, 2016, 10:16:10 PM
Quote from: Orior on October 05, 2016, 10:06:29 PM
Quote from: laoislad on October 04, 2016, 06:43:32 PM
Quote from: leenie on October 04, 2016, 06:05:04 PM
Watched the first episode of Westworld .. A scientific fiction western thriller .. Intriguing
Big names in it , Anthony Hopkins, Ed Harris , James marsden, thandie Newton ..
Been seeing adverts for it for a while now. Looking forward to watching it.

Is it based on the original 1970's film? It starred Yul Brenner and the most wooden actor that ever appeared on film, Richard Benjamin.
Watched it last night. Really big cast in it and seems like it'll be a grower. Def promising but all seems to be in the Western World, not sure of there is medieval or roman world.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on October 05, 2016, 11:57:10 PM
Westworld seems very strange but I'll stick with it.

The Fall has pulled the hand brake up this season very slow first two episodes!

Madam Secretary is following a strange tack this second season with the election. Not sure it makes sense!!

National Treasure is heating up well I think the last one is next week. Julie Walters is fair handy at the aul acting.

Brooklyn Nine Nine has started the new series as it left off. Great comedy!

If anyone gets a chance check out 'Motherland" from BBC. They've a pilot made written by Graham Linehan and Sharon Horgan which is excellent. I would imagine they will commission it at some stage!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Hereiam on October 09, 2016, 10:33:18 PM
Finished with the Fall aftee tonite. Can't take the slow pace of it anymore.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Minder on October 09, 2016, 10:40:34 PM
Quote from: Hereiam on October 09, 2016, 10:33:18 PM
Finished with the Fall aftee tonite. Can't take the slow pace of it anymore.

Or the bad acting
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Armamike on October 09, 2016, 11:17:45 PM
Quote from: Orior on October 05, 2016, 10:06:29 PM
Quote from: laoislad on October 04, 2016, 06:43:32 PM
Quote from: leenie on October 04, 2016, 06:05:04 PM
Watched the first episode of Westworld .. A scientific fiction western thriller .. Intriguing
Big names in it , Anthony Hopkins, Ed Harris , James marsden, thandie Newton ..
Been seeing adverts for it for a while now. Looking forward to watching it.

Is it based on the original 1970's film? It starred Yul Brenner and the most wooden actor that ever appeared on film, Richard Benjamin.

Thought he was good in the Sunshine Boys.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on October 09, 2016, 11:21:56 PM
Quote from: Minder on October 09, 2016, 10:40:34 PM
Quote from: Hereiam on October 09, 2016, 10:33:18 PM
Finished with the Fall aftee tonite. Can't take the slow pace of it anymore.

Or the bad acting
Was in the paper during the week that the viewing figures have dropped off as people have lost patience with it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on October 10, 2016, 11:04:52 PM
Quote from: Minder on October 09, 2016, 10:40:34 PM
Quote from: Hereiam on October 09, 2016, 10:33:18 PM
Finished with the Fall aftee tonite. Can't take the slow pace of it anymore.

Or the bad acting

Please please let something of substance happen next week or I'll be out too!!!

I understand the slow burn but you need something mad to happen every once in a while to keep the interest spiked... Some of the acting is horrific as well especially the young blade!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Minder on October 10, 2016, 11:07:45 PM
Quote from: screenexile on October 10, 2016, 11:04:52 PM
Quote from: Minder on October 09, 2016, 10:40:34 PM
Quote from: Hereiam on October 09, 2016, 10:33:18 PM
Finished with the Fall aftee tonite. Can't take the slow pace of it anymore.

Or the bad acting

Please please let something of substance happen next week or I'll be out too!!!

I understand the slow burn but you need something mad to happen every once in a while to keep the interest spiked... Some of the acting is horrific as well especially the young blade!

There are some amount of mangled accents in it
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JoG2 on October 10, 2016, 11:22:31 PM
Quote from: Minder on October 10, 2016, 11:07:45 PM
Quote from: screenexile on October 10, 2016, 11:04:52 PM
Quote from: Minder on October 09, 2016, 10:40:34 PM
Quote from: Hereiam on October 09, 2016, 10:33:18 PM
Finished with the Fall aftee tonite. Can't take the slow pace of it anymore.

Or the bad acting

Please please let something of substance happen next week or I'll be out too!!!

I understand the slow burn but you need something mad to happen every once in a while to keep the interest spiked... Some of the acting is horrific as well especially the young blade!

There are some amount of mangled accents in it

The first episode finished me

Watched the first 3 episodes of Designated Survivor... Enjoying it.  Good pace to it
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on October 11, 2016, 09:35:21 AM
I watched the Amanda Knox documentary on Netflix.
Interesting stuff. Hard to know what to make of it all!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on October 14, 2016, 10:07:46 PM
Watched the first episode of Season 2 of The Missing having not seen the first season. Thought it was absolutely gripping.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: heffo on October 15, 2016, 09:45:34 AM
Quote from: JoG2 on October 10, 2016, 11:22:31 PM
Quote from: Minder on October 10, 2016, 11:07:45 PM
Quote from: screenexile on October 10, 2016, 11:04:52 PM
Quote from: Minder on October 09, 2016, 10:40:34 PM
Quote from: Hereiam on October 09, 2016, 10:33:18 PM
Finished with the Fall aftee tonite. Can't take the slow pace of it anymore.

Or the bad acting

Please please let something of substance happen next week or I'll be out too!!!

I understand the slow burn but you need something mad to happen every once in a while to keep the interest spiked... Some of the acting is horrific as well especially the young blade!

There are some amount of mangled accents in it

Watched the first 3 episodes of Designated Survivor... Enjoying it.  Good pace to it


Yeah enjoying it too
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laceer on October 15, 2016, 11:00:10 AM
The Fall is like a show that was originally  written as 11 episodes but it got so popular they thought, f**k, we better stretch this out for another while. Latest series is pants.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on October 15, 2016, 12:18:49 PM
Quote from: laceer on October 15, 2016, 11:00:10 AM
The Fall is like a show that was originally  written as 11 episodes but it got so popular they thought, f**k, we better stretch this out for another while. Latest series is pants.
It was worth 5 episodes, 6 at most and then it would have been excellent, then move on to another case in the 2nd series.
The longer it goes on after 6, considering  the evidence in hand and the choices of action, just exacerbates the ineptness of the psni to clusterfck proportions, possibly thee most inept police force ever.  And the  farcical  leaps of credibility in the plot/characters  in order to extend the series,  just destroys it.
I've  finished 8  1/2 episodes  and questioning my sanity about finishing the 9th.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lenny on October 15, 2016, 03:08:22 PM
Quote from: laceer on October 15, 2016, 11:00:10 AM
The Fall is like a show that was originally  written as 11 episodes but it got so popular they thought, f**k, we better stretch this out for another while. Latest series is pants.

Totally agree. There was no need for this third series with the same characters, totally implausible. I'm probably gonna continue watching but this series has been very poor.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on October 15, 2016, 07:10:55 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on October 05, 2016, 09:18:49 PM
Have started Magnifica 70, a Brazilian drama available on All 4 (Walter presents). 2 episodes in and it's very good, has some dynamite reviews.

Also has a clinker opening tune https://youtu.be/BliqScxpNRs
Only one episode left of this and I'm not sure if it's brilliant or shit☺It's been enjoyable but it's hard to nail down. Think I'm missing subtle nuances of the Brazilian TV experience, very soap opera (y) / Kitschy at times, but maybe it's just bad acting and production values.

Still loving the opening tune.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: heffo on October 15, 2016, 08:44:13 PM
Anyone seen the new MacGyver? As bad as predicted?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on October 15, 2016, 08:53:55 PM
Quote from: heffo on October 15, 2016, 08:44:13 PM
Anyone seen the new MacGyver? As bad as predicted?
Brutal.
I loved the original when I was a young fella.

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Boycey on October 15, 2016, 09:12:01 PM
Has there ever been a remake that matched up to the original?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: heffo on October 15, 2016, 09:36:25 PM
Quote from: laoislad on October 15, 2016, 08:53:55 PM
Quote from: heffo on October 15, 2016, 08:44:13 PM
Anyone seen the new MacGyver? As bad as predicted?
Brutal.
I loved the original when I was a young fella.

Why do they bother
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: muppet on October 15, 2016, 10:46:22 PM
I know I am always months behind people on here, but Narcos!

Gripping stuff.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Minder on October 15, 2016, 10:48:35 PM
Quote from: muppet on October 15, 2016, 10:46:22 PM
I know I am always months behind people on here, but Narcos!

Gripping stuff.

Yep just finished it tonight, yer man playing Pablo is very good
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Boycey on October 15, 2016, 10:52:37 PM
Anyone tried the Colombian series about Pablo that's on Netflix? I watched the 1st episode and it seems very well made. It covers his life in much more detail but is 73 episodes long.. that's a lot of Spanish subtitles...
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: maggie on October 15, 2016, 11:05:01 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on August 22, 2016, 10:03:31 PM
The Night Of has slowed down a little. Not really as good as how it started it off. Still a good show though and can't wait to find out what happens next week.


Have 2 episodes left to watch..Did it get another season or is it wrapped up in this one?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: muppet on October 15, 2016, 11:33:16 PM
Quote from: Boycey on October 15, 2016, 10:52:37 PM
Anyone tried the Colombian series about Pablo that's on Netflix? I watched the 1st episode and it seems very well made. It covers his life in much more detail but is 73 episodes long.. that's a lot of Spanish subtitles...

Jebus!

Might have to have a look, but not sure if the missus will have the patience for that!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Gold on October 16, 2016, 12:41:07 AM
Quote from: maggie on October 15, 2016, 11:05:01 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on August 22, 2016, 10:03:31 PM
The Night Of has slowed down a little. Not really as good as how it started it off. Still a good show though and can't wait to find out what happens next week.


Have 2 episodes left to watch..Did it get another season or is it wrapped up in this one?

Enjoyed it, gripping

Think there is a 2nd series
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jell 0 Biafra on October 16, 2016, 03:27:17 AM
Don't really get the love for Narcos.  It's grand, but that's about it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: The Subbie on October 16, 2016, 05:57:30 AM
Quote from: Main Street on September 22, 2016, 11:45:04 AM
Quarry  new 9 part series has started. I've watched the first two episodes. Set in 1972 somewhere in Hicksville about a demobbed soldier from Vietnam  gradually being 'persuaded' into becoming a hitman by Peter Mullan. Apart from cliches and belief being stretched this way and that way and the main character painfully trudging through mud of his own making, it's got something, probably due to atmosphere from the era. The music is top class, you get scenes set in a lunchtime cafe and there just happens to be a bunch of top class musicians playing the blues in a corner space, blues with the crisp clear sound of a needle dropping onto clean vinyl.

100%.

Just started watching it, top notch.

Peter Mullan is good but for me the stand out character is Mullans off sider , the gay lad, a lunatic!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on October 16, 2016, 11:37:21 AM
Quote from: hardstation on October 16, 2016, 12:41:39 AM
Quote from: muppet on October 15, 2016, 10:46:22 PM
I know I am always months behind people on here, but Narcos!

Gripping stuff.
I'm always years behind but watched Narcos before you. Stick that up yer hole.
Great viewing.

Has anyone ever seen The Sopranos? Is it worth watching?

The greatest TV show ever made. Still pine for it and compare it to everything else . My opinion anyway.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Boycey on October 16, 2016, 11:44:02 AM
Quote from: muppet on October 15, 2016, 11:33:16 PM
Quote from: Boycey on October 15, 2016, 10:52:37 PM
Anyone tried the Colombian series about Pablo that's on Netflix? I watched the 1st episode and it seems very well made. It covers his life in much more detail but is 73 episodes long.. that's a lot of Spanish subtitles...

Jebus!

Might have to have a look, but not sure if the missus will have the patience for that!

I've read good things about it on another forum, it is daunting the length of it though..

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: muppet on October 17, 2016, 01:42:58 PM
Quote from: hardstation on October 16, 2016, 12:41:39 AM
Quote from: muppet on October 15, 2016, 10:46:22 PM
I know I am always months behind people on here, but Narcos!

Gripping stuff.
I'm always years behind but watched Narcos before you. Stick that up yer hole.

(http://weknowmemes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/50-fat-diabetic-and-ahead-of-you-tshirt.jpg)

:D
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on October 17, 2016, 03:35:09 PM
Westworld has started well. it's wierd and very different to anything else that i watch.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on October 17, 2016, 03:36:10 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on October 17, 2016, 03:35:09 PM
Westworld has started well. it's wierd and very different to anything else that i watch.


It's f**king bonkers and has the potential to be even more bonkers than GoT!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on October 17, 2016, 04:44:28 PM
Quote from: screenexile on October 17, 2016, 03:36:10 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on October 17, 2016, 03:35:09 PM
Westworld has started well. it's wierd and very different to anything else that i watch.


It's f**king bonkers and has the potential to be even more bonkers than GoT!!
It is good bonkers so far. I think it'll be another one which is good for a series and then it'll go off the rails in subsequent series.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Asal Mor on October 17, 2016, 10:55:38 PM
"The night of" is outstanding. John Turturro's character is brilliant.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Gold on October 18, 2016, 02:13:21 AM
Quote from: Jeepers Creepers on October 16, 2016, 11:37:21 AM
Quote from: hardstation on October 16, 2016, 12:41:39 AM
Quote from: muppet on October 15, 2016, 10:46:22 PM
I know I am always months behind people on here, but Narcos!

Gripping stuff.
I'm always years behind but watched Narcos before you. Stick that up yer hole.
Great viewing.

Has anyone ever seen The Sopranos? Is it worth watching?

The greatest TV show ever made. Still pine for it and compare it to everything else . My opinion anyway.

It's fantastic

I even miss the theme tune at the start of the episode
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Minder on October 18, 2016, 08:10:23 AM
Quote from: Gold on October 18, 2016, 02:13:21 AM
Quote from: Jeepers Creepers on October 16, 2016, 11:37:21 AM
Quote from: hardstation on October 16, 2016, 12:41:39 AM
Quote from: muppet on October 15, 2016, 10:46:22 PM
I know I am always months behind people on here, but Narcos!

Gripping stuff.
I'm always years behind but watched Narcos before you. Stick that up yer hole.
Great viewing.

Has anyone ever seen The Sopranos? Is it worth watching?

The greatest TV show ever made. Still pine for it and compare it to everything else . My opinion anyway.

It's fantastic

I even miss the theme tune at the start of the episode

I started watching it again in the summer, you forget how good it was 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Arthur_Friend on October 18, 2016, 09:23:11 AM
Quote from: Minder on October 18, 2016, 08:10:23 AM
Quote from: Gold on October 18, 2016, 02:13:21 AM
Quote from: Jeepers Creepers on October 16, 2016, 11:37:21 AM
Quote from: hardstation on October 16, 2016, 12:41:39 AM
Quote from: muppet on October 15, 2016, 10:46:22 PM
I know I am always months behind people on here, but Narcos!

Gripping stuff.
I'm always years behind but watched Narcos before you. Stick that up yer hole.
Great viewing.

Has anyone ever seen The Sopranos? Is it worth watching?

The greatest TV show ever made. Still pine for it and compare it to everything else . My opinion anyway.

It's fantastic

I even miss the theme tune at the start of the episode

I started watching it again in the summer, you forget how good it was

It tailed off badly the last 3-4 episodes.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ludermor on October 18, 2016, 09:39:15 AM
Anybody watch Beck, a Swedish cop show on BBC4? ive really enjoyed it, they have only shown the last 2 series but it started about 20 years so not sure if they will be showing the earlier series.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: themac_23 on October 18, 2016, 01:21:37 PM
quite enjoying the new Still Game, the one on friday was back to its best. the one last week was good but they tried to fit too much in to get back with a bang. hard to find anything funnier.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Franko on October 18, 2016, 01:24:42 PM
Quote from: Jeepers Creepers on October 16, 2016, 11:37:21 AM
Quote from: hardstation on October 16, 2016, 12:41:39 AM
Quote from: muppet on October 15, 2016, 10:46:22 PM
I know I am always months behind people on here, but Narcos!

Gripping stuff.
I'm always years behind but watched Narcos before you. Stick that up yer hole.
Great viewing.

Has anyone ever seen The Sopranos? Is it worth watching?

The greatest TV show ever made. Still pine for it and compare it to everything else . My opinion anyway.

+1 - what a show
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggysego on October 18, 2016, 01:47:21 PM
Quote from: hardstation on October 16, 2016, 12:41:39 AM
Quote from: muppet on October 15, 2016, 10:46:22 PM
I know I am always months behind people on here, but Narcos!

Gripping stuff.
I'm always years behind but watched Narcos before you. Stick that up yer hole.
Great viewing.

Has anyone ever seen The Sopranos? Is it worth watching?

Haven't seen it yet. Started watching House MD though, it's quite good. House reminds me of Dr Cox from Scrubs, another great show I recently bought the boxset on DVD.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Rma13 on October 18, 2016, 02:14:25 PM
Quote from: Franko on October 18, 2016, 01:24:42 PM
Quote from: Jeepers Creepers on October 16, 2016, 11:37:21 AM
Quote from: hardstation on October 16, 2016, 12:41:39 AM
Quote from: muppet on October 15, 2016, 10:46:22 PM
I know I am always months behind people on here, but Narcos!

Gripping stuff.
I'm always years behind but watched Narcos before you. Stick that up yer hole.
Great viewing.

Has anyone ever seen The Sopranos? Is it worth watching?

The greatest TV show ever made. Still pine for it and compare it to everything else . My opinion anyway.

+1 - what a show

I only got watching The Sopranos recently when it was repeated on Sky.  I wanted to watch it because I was aware it was one of the "must see" shows which people rave about.  First episode I was thinking" is this for me? I'm not really getting this" but I usually go 2 or 3 episodes before deciding either way, 3 episodes in I was hooked, brilliant show, one I would certainly recommend.  My favourite episode was when Christopher & Paulie got stuck out in the forest in the snow, most shocking for me related to Adriana (no spoilers). The ending though, I had to rewind a few times just to be sure I hadn't missed something & then proceeded to read all about it on the internet.  If you have never seen this series, watch it you won't be disappointed
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on October 18, 2016, 06:31:56 PM
I'm jealous that some people are about to watch Sopranos for the first time. One of the best ever.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggy90 on October 18, 2016, 06:45:03 PM
Quote from: hardstation on October 16, 2016, 12:41:39 AM
Quote from: muppet on October 15, 2016, 10:46:22 PM
I know I am always months behind people on here, but Narcos!

Gripping stuff.
I'm always years behind but watched Narcos before you. Stick that up yer hole.
Great viewing.

Has anyone ever seen The Sopranos? Is it worth watching?

You can't help yourself you poor man.  ::)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on October 18, 2016, 10:30:59 PM
Quote from: Rma13 on October 18, 2016, 02:14:25 PM
Quote from: Franko on October 18, 2016, 01:24:42 PM
Quote from: Jeepers Creepers on October 16, 2016, 11:37:21 AM
Quote from: hardstation on October 16, 2016, 12:41:39 AM
Quote from: muppet on October 15, 2016, 10:46:22 PM
I know I am always months behind people on here, but Narcos!

Gripping stuff.
I'm always years behind but watched Narcos before you. Stick that up yer hole.
Great viewing.

Has anyone ever seen The Sopranos? Is it worth watching?

The greatest TV show ever made. Still pine for it and compare it to everything else . My opinion anyway.

+1 - what a show

I only got watching The Sopranos recently when it was repeated on Sky.  I wanted to watch it because I was aware it was one of the "must see" shows which people rave about.  First episode I was thinking" is this for me? I'm not really getting this" but I usually go 2 or 3 episodes before deciding either way, 3 episodes in I was hooked, brilliant show, one I would certainly recommend.  My favourite episode was when Christopher & Paulie got stuck out in the forest in the snow, most shocking for me related to Adriana (no spoilers). The ending though, I had to rewind a few times just to be sure I hadn't missed something & then proceeded to read all about it on the internet.  If you have never seen this series, watch it you won't be disappointed
Pine Barrens.

Greatest series ever.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: muppet on October 20, 2016, 11:41:36 AM
The two real DEA agents from Narcos are coming to Dublin:

http://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2016/1019/825312-real-life-narcos-duo-bound-for-dublin/ (http://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2016/1019/825312-real-life-narcos-duo-bound-for-dublin/)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on October 20, 2016, 12:00:03 PM
Really enjoying Designated Survivor so far it's very fast paced with plenty to keep the brain occupied. Anybody else watching it?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on October 20, 2016, 12:43:40 PM
Quote from: screenexile on October 20, 2016, 12:00:03 PM
Really enjoying Designated Survivor so far it's very fast paced with plenty to keep the brain occupied. Anybody else watching it?
Will he fix it all in 24hrs though?!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on October 21, 2016, 03:49:47 PM
Lads the 3rd episode of Black Mirrors new series is probably one of the best pieces of television I've seen maybe ever... Would be interesting to hear others views on it but I thought it was exceptional!!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on October 21, 2016, 09:31:01 PM
i haven't watched Narcos yet maybe I'll give it a go.

I'm trying to stick with the Fall, maybe I have fully caught up with all the episodes and now can watch it 'live'.
The drama took a weird turn and went through a Tarantino inspired ER phase.  Why not,  every serial killer drama should have a couple of episodes  based in ER.
Gillian Anderson overkill method dramatics  reminds me of Margaret Thatcher, should Thatcher have chosen to become an actress and her cup overflowth with sincere powerful feelings  every 30 seconds.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Norf Tyrone on October 22, 2016, 04:29:44 AM
Quote from: screenexile on October 20, 2016, 12:00:03 PM
Really enjoying Designated Survivor so far it's very fast paced with plenty to keep the brain occupied. Anybody else watching it?

I love it. It's Homeland esque, and really look forward to the next one.

A lot of reviews I've seen have slaughtered it though.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on October 24, 2016, 09:54:26 PM
Walking dead is a pile of shite really, but I keep watching it. Really enjoyed the new episode in season 7, it was bloody intense! Didn't see that coming!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Dinny Breen on October 24, 2016, 11:34:10 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on October 24, 2016, 09:54:26 PM
Walking dead is a pile of shite really, but I keep watching it. Really enjoyed the new episode in season 7, it was bloody intense! Didn't see that coming!

I find it very frustrating but keep going back but that episode was pretty gripping. Enjoyed it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: leenie on October 25, 2016, 12:06:21 AM
I'm really enjoying westworld ..

The missing on BBC is excellent viewing too
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on October 25, 2016, 09:58:13 AM
Quote from: JimStynes on October 24, 2016, 09:54:26 PM
Walking dead is a pile of shite really, but I keep watching it. Really enjoyed the new episode in season 7, it was bloody intense! Didn't see that coming!
One of the best episodes yet. It was fairly intense alright!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on October 25, 2016, 11:51:44 AM
Quote from: laoislad on October 25, 2016, 09:58:13 AM
Quote from: JimStynes on October 24, 2016, 09:54:26 PM
Walking dead is a pile of shite really, but I keep watching it. Really enjoyed the new episode in season 7, it was bloody intense! Didn't see that coming!
One of the best episodes yet. It was fairly intense alright!

cracking episode. gruesome stuff at times. Negan is a great character to be added to the show, and so well played.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Hound on October 26, 2016, 08:33:44 AM
Watching a really good documentary series "Hitler: The Rise and Fall" on More4 at the moment. I'd imagine its on the 4Player for catch up.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on October 26, 2016, 09:27:31 AM
Quote from: screenexile on October 21, 2016, 03:49:47 PM
Lads the 3rd episode of Black Mirrors new series is probably one of the best pieces of television I've seen maybe ever... Would be interesting to hear others views on it but I thought it was exceptional!!!

I have enjoyed all of the first 3 episodes of black mirror in the new series.
Looking forward to watching the rest of them.
Its unlike any other show out there at the minute
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on October 26, 2016, 01:41:23 PM
Quote from: leenie on October 25, 2016, 12:06:21 AM
I'm really enjoying westworld ..

The missing on BBC is excellent viewing too
Me too. Thon Ed Harris is a bad egg.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on October 26, 2016, 02:00:15 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on October 26, 2016, 01:41:23 PM
Quote from: leenie on October 25, 2016, 12:06:21 AM
I'm really enjoying westworld ..

The missing on BBC is excellent viewing too
Me too. Thon Ed Harris is a bad egg.
Im undecided about Westworld , its certainly interesting at the minute, but I get the feeling it could be one of those shows that ultimately goes nowhere
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on October 26, 2016, 02:49:58 PM
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on October 26, 2016, 02:00:15 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on October 26, 2016, 01:41:23 PM
Quote from: leenie on October 25, 2016, 12:06:21 AM
I'm really enjoying westworld ..

The missing on BBC is excellent viewing too
Me too. Thon Ed Harris is a bad egg.
Im undecided about Westworld , its certainly interesting at the minute, but I get the feeling it could be one of those shows that ultimately goes nowhere
Oh I totally agree. It'll probably have a good first season and go off the rails in subsequent seasons until it eventually gets canned.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on October 26, 2016, 03:03:53 PM
I'm unsure about Westworld myself. Enjoyed the first episode but finding myself getting a little bored with the last couple.
Will stick with it for now.
I started watching a new one lately called Timeless. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeless_(TV_series)
It's really not that great yet I keep watching it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on October 26, 2016, 03:30:36 PM
The Fall has turned to a complete bag of sh*te
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JoG2 on October 26, 2016, 04:08:09 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on October 26, 2016, 03:30:36 PM
The Fall has turned to a complete bag of sh*te

Brutal.  The Missing season 2 has started well
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: leenie on October 27, 2016, 01:43:34 PM
Watched the first two episodes of the young pope, directed by oscar winning director Paolo Sorrentino and starring Jude Law and Diane Keaton.. it's dark, but I think it will be good, starts tonight at 9pm on sky Atlantic
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on October 27, 2016, 07:59:50 PM
Started watching the Exorcist series on SyFy, 2 episodes in and it's excellent so far, got a lot of potential like.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: trileacman on October 27, 2016, 11:18:11 PM
Westworld is just polished shite. There's a load of backstory/ secret's bullshit that at the minute is all the audience can hold onto because the central themes and characters are just absolutely terrible.

I'm still watching it though.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: DownFanatic on October 28, 2016, 12:16:40 AM
Quote from: lurganblue on October 26, 2016, 03:30:36 PM
The Fall has turned to a complete bag of sh*te

The acting in it is appallingly bad.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Maroon Manc on October 31, 2016, 04:21:33 PM
Just watched the 1st season of Goliath, was very impressed with it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: HiMucker on October 31, 2016, 04:26:36 PM
Stared watching Quarry there at the weekend.  Never heard of it until a mate told me on Saturday. Seems a good show so far
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on November 01, 2016, 09:40:46 AM
Anybody got a Netflix user ID I could use. Last two narco episodes and all my usual sources are down and any I can get have no subtitles
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JoG2 on November 01, 2016, 09:45:52 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on November 01, 2016, 09:40:46 AM
Anybody got a Netflix user ID I could use. Last two narco episodes and all my usual sources are down and any I can get have no subtitles

Showbox if you have it. Click subtitles and choose the one with most English downloads
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on November 01, 2016, 09:49:38 AM
I use watchseries and couchtuner but they're f**king about lately. Must be cracking down on them lately.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on November 01, 2016, 10:01:38 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on November 01, 2016, 09:40:46 AM
Anybody got a Netflix user ID I could use. Last two narco episodes and all my usual sources are down and any I can get have no subtitles

How f**king cheap are you? Not even an attempt to disguise it or even say please. You can get a month's access for ten f**king euro.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on November 01, 2016, 12:31:46 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on November 01, 2016, 09:40:46 AM
Anybody got a Netflix user ID I could use. Last two narco episodes and all my usual sources are down and any I can get have no subtitles
I watched it on the Popcorn app  (popcorn.es). 100%
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: leenie on November 07, 2016, 12:16:01 PM
The last kingdom on Netflix is good
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: galwayman on November 07, 2016, 02:20:26 PM
Just wondering which plugins within Kodi that people find the best for tv shows and movies?
Am new to Kodi so just getting used to it.
Is Showbox still working on kodi?
Thanks lads
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: keepherlit on November 07, 2016, 02:40:02 PM
Quote from: galwayman on November 07, 2016, 02:20:26 PM
Just wondering which plugins within Kodi that people find the best for tv shows and movies?
Am new to Kodi so just getting used to it.
Is Showbox still working on kodi?
Thanks lads

Exodus is all you need.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on November 07, 2016, 02:45:28 PM
Interested to hear any views on Black Mirror on Nextflix... has anybody watched it yet?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: omagh_gael on November 07, 2016, 03:12:35 PM
Quote from: keepherlit on November 07, 2016, 02:40:02 PM
Quote from: galwayman on November 07, 2016, 02:20:26 PM
Just wondering which plugins within Kodi that people find the best for tv shows and movies?
Am new to Kodi so just getting used to it.
Is Showbox still working on kodi?
Thanks lads

Exodus is all you need.


I find UK Turk quite good too.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Archie Mitchell on November 07, 2016, 03:19:47 PM
Planet Earth back with a bang last night. Could watch shows like that all day! Only 6 episodes in this series.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: johnneycool on November 07, 2016, 04:01:23 PM
Quote from: keepherlit on November 07, 2016, 02:40:02 PM
Quote from: galwayman on November 07, 2016, 02:20:26 PM
Just wondering which plugins within Kodi that people find the best for tv shows and movies?
Am new to Kodi so just getting used to it.
Is Showbox still working on kodi?
Thanks lads

Exodus is all you need.

That's all I've got on mine, for TV and film anyway and Sports devil for de soccer
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: muppet on November 07, 2016, 04:09:28 PM
New Homeland series is a mixed bag. Some parts very good. Some not so good.

Finally finished Narcos. Brilliant.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Dinny Breen on November 08, 2016, 11:43:43 AM
Quote from: screenexile on November 07, 2016, 02:45:28 PM
Interested to hear any views on Black Mirror on Nextflix... has anybody watched it yet?

Like it.

Watched S3E3 the other night. JESUS CHRIST!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Walter Cronc on November 08, 2016, 11:52:28 AM
Quote from: muppet on November 07, 2016, 04:09:28 PM
New Homeland series is a mixed bag. Some parts very good. Some not so good.

Finally finished Narcos. Brilliant.

I thought new Homeland wasn't out until Jan 2017!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on November 08, 2016, 11:54:11 AM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on November 08, 2016, 11:43:43 AM
Quote from: screenexile on November 07, 2016, 02:45:28 PM
Interested to hear any views on Black Mirror on Nextflix... has anybody watched it yet?

Like it.

Watched S3E3 the other night. JESUS CHRIST!

I KNOW!!!!!

Can't believe there hasn't been more talk of it on here I thought it was one of the most amazing pieces of TV I've ever seen!!!

The rest of it is very good but Episode 3 is just head and shoulders above any of the other episodes of it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Dinny Breen on November 08, 2016, 12:12:29 PM
Quote from: screenexile on November 08, 2016, 11:54:11 AM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on November 08, 2016, 11:43:43 AM
Quote from: screenexile on November 07, 2016, 02:45:28 PM
Interested to hear any views on Black Mirror on Nextflix... has anybody watched it yet?

Like it.

Watched S3E3 the other night. JESUS CHRIST!

I KNOW!!!!!

Can't believe there hasn't been more talk of it on here I thought it was one of the most amazing pieces of TV I've ever seen!!!

The rest of it is very good but Episode 3 is just head and shoulders above any of the other episodes of it.

100%, I was in shock at the end. Just dumbfounded.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: muppet on November 08, 2016, 01:44:31 PM
Quote from: Walter Cronc on November 08, 2016, 11:52:28 AM
Quote from: muppet on November 07, 2016, 04:09:28 PM
New Homeland series is a mixed bag. Some parts very good. Some not so good.

Finally finished Narcos. Brilliant.

I thought new Homeland wasn't out until Jan 2017!

I'm talking about series 5. Is there another on the way? We had to wait a good while between 4 and 5 in Netflix land.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on November 08, 2016, 01:53:30 PM
Quote from: muppet on November 08, 2016, 01:44:31 PM
Quote from: Walter Cronc on November 08, 2016, 11:52:28 AM
Quote from: muppet on November 07, 2016, 04:09:28 PM
New Homeland series is a mixed bag. Some parts very good. Some not so good.

Finally finished Narcos. Brilliant.

I thought new Homeland wasn't out until Jan 2017!

I'm talking about series 5. Is there another on the way? We had to wait a good while between 4 and 5 in Netflix land.
Yes end Jan and mostly set in New York.

For Narcos fans, Capturing Pablo - An Evening With Javier Pena and Steve Murphy, is on at Vicar St. and Mandela Hall, Belfast in December.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: leenie on November 08, 2016, 02:05:29 PM
Quote from: screenexile on November 08, 2016, 11:54:11 AM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on November 08, 2016, 11:43:43 AM
Quote from: screenexile on November 07, 2016, 02:45:28 PM
Interested to hear any views on Black Mirror on Nextflix... has anybody watched it yet?

Like it.

Watched S3E3 the other night. JESUS CHRIST!

I KNOW!!!!!

Can't believe there hasn't been more talk of it on here I thought it was one of the most amazing pieces of TV I've ever seen!!!

The rest of it is very good but Episode 3 is just head and shoulders above any of the other episodes of it.


V thought provoking...
we need a thread to discuss what we've watched rather than reccomendations
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Maroon Manc on November 09, 2016, 12:36:08 PM
Goliath first season was very good.

The same goes for the Amanda Knox documentary, who took Johnny and West of Memphis. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on November 09, 2016, 03:31:02 PM
I watched the first episode of season 1 of that Black Mirror last night...I was curious to what it was about after reading a few posts about it on here.I think I liked it enough to watch more episodes but I really wasn't expecting  to see...



*SPOILER ALERT*
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.
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The Prime Minister f**king a pig.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on November 09, 2016, 11:36:33 PM
Episode 3?? Sure yous dont mean Ep 2, the gamer one, powerful episode.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Denn Forever on November 10, 2016, 07:01:00 PM
Is 13th similar to Oz?  from late 90s.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on November 10, 2016, 09:33:31 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on November 09, 2016, 11:36:33 PM
Episode 3?? Sure yous dont mean Ep 2, the gamer one, powerful episode.

Episode 2 was very good but I just thought Episode 3 was closer to home with the social media blackmail thing. I'll say no more but anybody who has a spare hour just watch it it still gives me shivers thinking about it!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on November 10, 2016, 10:14:58 PM
I binged watched Black Mirror last night and tonight. Some really good episodes.  Some weird fucked up stuff which I like!
I really liked the San Junipero episode. Be Right Back is good also. I still have a few left to watch.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: muppet on November 10, 2016, 10:22:45 PM
Nearly finished S5 Homeland.

Definitely one of the better series.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: mrdeeds on November 11, 2016, 02:30:23 PM
The latest season of Walking Dead is top class. Not sure if there are any Southpark fans here but I enjoy it. Credit has to go to the writers for rewriting Wednesday's episode at short notice after the US election result went the other way.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on November 14, 2016, 09:26:30 PM
Binge watched Goliath at the weekend. A well worn formula but a great cast & overall a very good show.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tyrone girl on November 17, 2016, 01:56:20 PM
Anyone watching The Missing? Some show
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on November 17, 2016, 09:33:04 PM
Anyone else watch Trollied on Sky 1? I like it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Minder on November 17, 2016, 10:23:39 PM
Quote from: tyrone girl on November 17, 2016, 01:56:20 PM
Anyone watching The Missing? Some show

Thought the first one was really good but this series has too much jumping back and forward in time
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on November 18, 2016, 12:26:25 AM
Missing is great, yes a bitta bouncing about with dates but the French actor is outstanding!

Westworld took on a great twist this week
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Hardy on November 18, 2016, 12:54:45 AM
Quote from: Minder on November 17, 2016, 10:23:39 PM
Quote from: tyrone girl on November 17, 2016, 01:56:20 PM
Anyone watching The Missing? Some show

Thought the first one was really good but this series has too much jumping back and forward in time

Hugely irritating and for no good reason that contributes to the drama - only trying to be arty-farty. It's gripping, but the story could be told so much better if they concentrated on the core value of drama - i.e. tell the story and don't let the mechanics of the production intrude in and distract from the story. Any seanachaí of the last 100 years anywhere in this country could have told them that. And also could have told them that even the blackest story is improved by the occasional injection of humour.

I'm still riveted by it, though.


Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: mrdeeds on November 19, 2016, 10:05:52 PM
Watched The Grand Tour. I know it got decent reviews but I thought it dragged and was average. A lot of the jokes weren't great.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Dinny Breen on November 20, 2016, 08:23:53 PM
The Expanse on Netflix, a sci-fi thriller series, easy to watch and very bingeable.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on November 20, 2016, 09:18:46 PM
Quote from: Hardy on November 18, 2016, 12:54:45 AM
Quote from: Minder on November 17, 2016, 10:23:39 PM
Quote from: tyrone girl on November 17, 2016, 01:56:20 PM
Anyone watching The Missing? Some show

Thought the first one was really good but this series has too much jumping back and forward in time

Hugely irritating and for no good reason that contributes to the drama - only trying to be arty-farty. It's gripping, but the story could be told so much better if they concentrated on the core value of drama - i.e. tell the story and don't let the mechanics of the production intrude in and distract from the story. Any seanachaí of the last 100 years anywhere in this country could have told them that. And also could have told them that even the blackest story is improved by the occasional injection of humour.

I'm still riveted by it, though.

I don't think it's trying to be arty farty, that implies being pretentious without substance and this drama has substance. I'd give the drama some leeway, it's different, trying something different and I'd hazard a guess that it's more popular than the 1st series.
I don't mind admitting I got lost and  confused, even right from the beginning when the timelines crossed each other seamlessly, with the 2 girls walking different paths though 2 different periods in time,  without any indication. The only solution I had to sort out the timelines and scenes in my head was to watch the first 4 episodes  a second time, though I could speed through much of it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Esmarelda on November 20, 2016, 10:07:13 PM
I've just watched Episode 7 of Westworld and it was excellent. Anyone that decided to stop should keep going.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Hardy on November 24, 2016, 08:45:51 PM
Quote from: screenexile on November 08, 2016, 11:54:11 AM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on November 08, 2016, 11:43:43 AM
Quote from: screenexile on November 07, 2016, 02:45:28 PM
Interested to hear any views on Black Mirror on Nextflix... has anybody watched it yet?

Like it.

Watched S3E3 the other night. JESUS CHRIST!

I KNOW!!!!!

Can't believe there hasn't been more talk of it on here I thought it was one of the most amazing pieces of TV I've ever seen!!!

The rest of it is very good but Episode 3 is just head and shoulders above any of the other episodes of it.

Just watched it. Heart-thumping stuff. A very simple story but amazing and horrifying.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Harold Disgracey on November 24, 2016, 09:05:21 PM
Watched it today as well, excellent.

I'm currently housebound so I also watched the first 5 episodes of Narcos.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: muppet on November 25, 2016, 03:24:42 PM
Quote from: Harold Disgracey on November 24, 2016, 09:05:21 PM
Watched it today as well, excellent.

I'm currently housebound so I also watched the first 5 episodes of Narcos.

I am jealous.

If I am ever unfortunate enough to suffer memory loss, please put on Breaking Bad for me, over and over.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on November 30, 2016, 10:53:17 PM
Good final episode of The Missing. Tied up a lot of things and finished with Baptitse saying Trois! Does that mean season 3?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on November 30, 2016, 11:20:43 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on November 30, 2016, 10:53:17 PM
Good final episode of The Missing. Tied up a lot of things and finished with Baptitse saying Trois! Does that mean season 3?

Excellent show, as sometimes these tv dramas have a great start decent middle and shit finish.... Baptise was/is a great character and very well acted by Tcheky Karyo
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggysego on December 01, 2016, 12:50:43 AM
As per usual, I'm way behind everything. I've recently got into Parks and Recreation. Hilarious US sitcom, in the same vein as The Office, but much gentler. Very zany, with likable characters and relationships.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on December 01, 2016, 05:43:00 AM
Quote from: JimStynes on November 30, 2016, 10:53:17 PM
Good final episode of The Missing. Tied up a lot of things and finished with Baptitse saying Trois! Does that mean season 3?

I thought it was quite weak to be honest. All tidied up too neatly after spending so long twisting and turning.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Cunny Funt on December 01, 2016, 08:18:41 AM
Quote from: Esmarelda on November 20, 2016, 10:07:13 PM
I've just watched Episode 7 of Westworld and it was excellent. Anyone that decided to stop should keep going.
Have watched all 9 episodes and looking forward to the season finale next Tuesday. One of the most mesmerizing TV shows I have ever seen and Ed Harris,Anthony Hopkins really bring their characters to life.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on December 01, 2016, 08:43:38 AM
Quote from: Cunny Funt on December 01, 2016, 08:18:41 AM
Quote from: Esmarelda on November 20, 2016, 10:07:13 PM
I've just watched Episode 7 of Westworld and it was excellent. Anyone that decided to stop should keep going.
Have watched all 9 episodes and looking forward to the season finale next Tuesday. One of the most mesmerizing TV shows I have ever seen and Ed Harris,Anthony Hopkins really bring their characters to life.
I got bored after about 3 episodes. It gets better then?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on December 01, 2016, 09:19:19 AM
Quote from: ziggysego on December 01, 2016, 12:50:43 AM
As per usual, I'm way behind everything. I've recently got into Parks and Recreation. Hilarious US sitcom, in the same vein as The Office, but much gentler. Very zany, with likable characters and relationships.

great wee show chap. tails off a tad towards the end but all in all very enjoyable
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Esmarelda on December 01, 2016, 09:21:10 AM
Quote from: laoislad on December 01, 2016, 08:43:38 AM
Quote from: Cunny Funt on December 01, 2016, 08:18:41 AM
Quote from: Esmarelda on November 20, 2016, 10:07:13 PM
I've just watched Episode 7 of Westworld and it was excellent. Anyone that decided to stop should keep going.
Have watched all 9 episodes and looking forward to the season finale next Tuesday. One of the most mesmerizing TV shows I have ever seen and Ed Harris,Anthony Hopkins really bring their characters to life.
I got bored after about 3 episodes. It gets better then?
Very much so although I wasn't bored. It looks like it's going to be a very long term thing. A lot of avenues for storylines are still open.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: mrdeeds on December 01, 2016, 10:58:30 PM
New Season of Walking Dead is a slow slow slow burner.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Orior on December 01, 2016, 11:54:40 PM
Naked Dating and such.

Must be great to be a pervert these days - you can see anything on television.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on December 02, 2016, 01:49:11 AM
New season of walking dead is boring so far, pretty much like the first half of the last season. Glad I watched it from the start, would be a shit show to binge watch.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on December 03, 2016, 10:51:28 AM
Started watching The Killing and can hardly turn it off. On episode 8 of season 1. Hopefully it doesn't drag on too much. Good show so far.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Canalman on December 03, 2016, 02:27:27 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on December 03, 2016, 10:51:28 AM
Started watching The Killing and can hardly turn it off. On episode 8 of season 1. Hopefully it doesn't drag on too much. Good show so far.


Sadly, In think you are now going to see the sag which imo blighted the series. 20 episodes I think which could have been halved to ten. Presume you are watching the scandinavian version.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on December 04, 2016, 11:28:49 PM
Just watched Storyville: Forever Pure, Football & Racism in Jerusalem. Fantastic Documentary about Beitar Jerusalem  (think Rangers pre Mo Johnston x 1000).
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on December 04, 2016, 11:40:17 PM
Quote from: Canalman on December 03, 2016, 02:27:27 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on December 03, 2016, 10:51:28 AM
Started watching The Killing and can hardly turn it off. On episode 8 of season 1. Hopefully it doesn't drag on too much. Good show so far.


Sadly, In think you are now going to see the sag which imo blighted the series. 20 episodes I think which could have been halved to ten. Presume you are watching the scandinavian version.
Why do you presume others might think like you?
Sad for you that you could not enjoy the series. It was a well praised series, all episodes,  right through to the last episode.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Orior on December 04, 2016, 11:42:00 PM
Off their Rockers is a hoot.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on December 04, 2016, 11:51:17 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on December 04, 2016, 11:28:49 PM
Just watched Storyville: Forever Pure, Football & Racism in Jerusalem. Fantastic Documentary about Beitar Jerusalem  (think Rangers pre Mo Johnston x 1000).
Beitar has to be the scummiest football club on the planet, pure racist.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Canalman on December 05, 2016, 01:45:13 AM
Quote from: Main Street on December 04, 2016, 11:40:17 PM
Quote from: Canalman on December 03, 2016, 02:27:27 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on December 03, 2016, 10:51:28 AM
Started watching The Killing and can hardly turn it off. On episode 8 of season 1. Hopefully it doesn't drag on too much. Good show so far.


Sadly, In think you are now going to see the sag which imo blighted the series. 20 episodes I think which could have been halved to ten. Presume you are watching the scandinavian version.
Why do you presume others might think like you?
Sad for you that you could not enjoy the series. It was a well praised series, all episodes,  right through to the last episode.

Just my opinion.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on December 05, 2016, 04:14:04 AM
Quote from: Canalman on December 03, 2016, 02:27:27 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on December 03, 2016, 10:51:28 AM
Started watching The Killing and can hardly turn it off. On episode 8 of season 1. Hopefully it doesn't drag on too much. Good show so far.


Sadly, In think you are now going to see the sag which imo blighted the series. 20 episodes I think which could have been halved to ten. Presume you are watching the scandinavian version.

I'm watching the US version
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on December 05, 2016, 09:37:54 AM
Quote from: Canalman on December 05, 2016, 01:45:13 AM
Quote from: Main Street on December 04, 2016, 11:40:17 PM
Quote from: Canalman on December 03, 2016, 02:27:27 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on December 03, 2016, 10:51:28 AM
Started watching The Killing and can hardly turn it off. On episode 8 of season 1. Hopefully it doesn't drag on too much. Good show so far.


Sadly, In think you are now going to see the sag which imo blighted the series. 20 episodes I think which could have been halved to ten. Presume you are watching the scandinavian version.
Why do you presume others might think like you?
Sad for you that you could not enjoy the series. It was a well praised series, all episodes,  right through to the last episode.

Just my opinion.
The 20 episode series one of the Killing was actually two series of 10 episodes each. However, in Scandinavia the viewers did not want to wait another year to find out what happened next and demanded the 2nd batch of 10 episodes be shown asap.

In the uk the viewing figures did not drop during the screening on BBC 4, instead they actually grew by about 20% for the last 6 episodes.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: leenie on December 05, 2016, 04:13:20 PM
Love planet earth  But the sound effects are a bit ott
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on December 05, 2016, 11:11:13 PM
Last episode of Westworld is superb
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Syferus on December 06, 2016, 03:18:08 AM
Quote from: bennydorano on December 05, 2016, 11:11:13 PM
Last episode of Westwood is superb

Whole season has been a fantastically put together arc. Jonathan Nolan channeling his brother's ability to build clockwork puzzles.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Dinny Breen on December 06, 2016, 11:08:40 AM
Quote from: Syferus on December 06, 2016, 03:18:08 AM
Quote from: bennydorano on December 05, 2016, 11:11:13 PM
Last episode of Westwood is superb

Whole season has been a fantastically pit together arc. Jonathan Nolan channeling his brothers's ability to build clockwork puzzles.

It was great, are we looking at a Blade Runner influenced Season 2.

The Golden Age of TV.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on December 06, 2016, 12:32:39 PM
Samurai World Spin off??
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Harold Disgracey on December 06, 2016, 01:51:33 PM
Just finished Westworld, have to agree with everyone, it was fantastic the final episode especially so.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Esmarelda on December 06, 2016, 04:56:19 PM
I echo the plaudits for Westworld.

Slow burner until the end of Episode 7 and then a whirlwind of activity after that. I read somewhere that it will be two years before the next season is out.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Captain Obvious on December 06, 2016, 05:56:10 PM
Westworld was the TV show of the year in my opinion however it was not a first for HBO to fill a first season with star power only to kill off some of its main stars by the end of it. I thought it was known half way through whom Wyatt,Arnold and the man in black was. The ending would have caught plenty by surprise though.

2018 before Season two it has a hard act to follow.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Syferus on December 06, 2016, 06:52:26 PM
Quote from: Captain Obvious on December 06, 2016, 05:56:10 PM
Westworld was the TV show of the year in my opinion however it was not a first for HBO to fill a first season with star power only to kill off some of its main stars by the end of it. I thought it was known half way through whom Wyatt,Arnold and the man in black was. The ending would have caught plenty by surprise though.

2018 before Season two it has a hard act to follow.

Wouldn't be counting him out yet. He had an off-the-grid host being made in the lab Theresa was killed in. They don't show things for no reason in Westworld..
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on December 06, 2016, 07:16:21 PM
Sure why don't ye just tell us everything that happens, save any of the rest of us having to watch it.. ::)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on December 06, 2016, 07:33:37 PM
Pricks. This is the TV show recommendations thread, if you want to talk about it detail like that, f**k off and create your own thread on it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on December 06, 2016, 07:59:07 PM
Have had this gripe previously about GoT. Take yerselves elsewhere as Gallsman says.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Syferus on December 06, 2016, 08:05:24 PM
Quote from: laoislad on December 06, 2016, 07:16:21 PM
Sure why don't ye just tell us everything that happens, save any of the rest of us having to watch it.. ::)

:D
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: muppet on December 06, 2016, 10:28:09 PM
Quote from: laoislad on December 06, 2016, 07:16:21 PM
Sure why don't ye just tell us everything that happens, save any of the rest of us having to watch it.. ::)

Its Syf, even after watching he'll still get the predictions wrong
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on December 07, 2016, 01:59:37 PM
Just watched it, brilliant... that's going to take some beating!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Cunny Funt on December 07, 2016, 06:07:30 PM
The Westworld season finale didn't disappoint. Anyone that watched the 70s version will know the possibilities for season 2 are endless.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on December 07, 2016, 08:52:37 PM
What's this 'Sniper' show on netflix like?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: trileacman on December 08, 2016, 01:16:41 AM
Westworld was shit enough for long enough. Bit of an upturn at the end but really it's Lost 2.0, pile of fancy talk and story archs heading nowhere.

A brilliant, outstanding cast but all the same I've little real empathy for the characters and there's f**k all real character development. I compare all these things to BB which is unfair but when you've seen the best it's hard to accept shows that don't just match up. The walking dead had great character arcs for 2-3 early seasons too, it's not that much to expect.

Season 2 will be a slow f**ker, they've f**k all aces in the pack as regards backstory which being honest was all the last 3 episodes had to play on. Now we know the craic with Arnold, Ford, William, Bernard there's really not that much more to explore our find out. Just have to settle in with the popcorn and reap through the cyborg apocalypse for 8-10 episodes and that will get slow enough quick enough too.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Cunny Funt on December 08, 2016, 02:25:01 AM
Fcuk all character development? Dolores,Bernard,William,Maeve etc was the opposite of that. The stories all knitted nicely together in the final few episodes I thought
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on December 08, 2016, 08:52:03 AM
This is us on Channel 4 -  looks a decent if schmaltzy show, thirty something or This Life type drama.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Esmarelda on December 08, 2016, 10:13:13 AM
Quote from: trileacman on December 08, 2016, 01:16:41 AM
Westworld was shit enough for long enough. Bit of an upturn at the end but really it's Lost 2.0, pile of fancy talk and story archs heading nowhere.

A brilliant, outstanding cast but all the same I've little real empathy for the characters and there's f**k all real character development. I compare all these things to BB which is unfair but when you've seen the best it's hard to accept shows that don't just match up. The walking dead had great character arcs for 2-3 early seasons too, it's not that much to expect.

Season 2 will be a slow f**ker, they've f**k all aces in the pack as regards backstory which being honest was all the last 3 episodes had to play on. Now we know the craic with Arnold, Ford, William, Bernard there's really not that much more to explore our find out. Just have to settle in with the popcorn and reap through the cyborg apocalypse for 8-10 episodes and that will get slow enough quick enough too.
Does this count as a spoiler?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on December 08, 2016, 10:59:52 AM
Milkwood's connection to Blade Runner is a bit obvious. I think the ingredients are more The Stepford Wives meets Groundhog Day meets City Slickers meets The Milky Bar Kid and finally meets Kill Bill,
with Palin's awesome train journeys thrown in as a bonus.

There are a few good laughs, at least I thought so with the 'painted black' soundtrack when the gang shoot up the town to rob the pub's safe in ep2.

I'm on ep3 and getting curious.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: leenie on December 08, 2016, 12:19:50 PM
westworld was  fantastic esp season finale.. won't be a series 2 until 2018 as hbo doesn't want to make the same mistake as they did with true detective, by rushing out a series to soon and ending up dung. Giving the writer more time , I defo  think the story has places to go .. 

One complaint-  didn't get to see James marsden in the buff much,  unlike thandie newton who was forever in the nip
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Esmarelda on December 08, 2016, 01:11:34 PM
Quote from: Main Street on December 08, 2016, 10:59:52 AM
Milkwood's connection to Blade Runner is a bit obvious. I think the ingredients are more The Stepford Wives meets Groundhog Day meets City Slickers meets The Milky Bar Kid and finally meets Kill Bill,
with Palin's awesome train journeys thrown in as a bonus.

There are a few good laughs, at least I thought so with the 'painted black' soundtrack when the gang shoot up the town to rob the pub's safe in ep2.

I'm on ep3 and getting curious.
I thought had a dose of Memento thrown in there.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on December 08, 2016, 04:16:34 PM
On to westworld episode 5 and so far its pretty boring.

On another note, the writers of Walking Dead need to wise up - the first half of this season and last season has been boring as hell.  The second half of the last season was very good so hopefully the second half of this season picks up.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: trileacman on December 08, 2016, 05:58:12 PM
Quote from: Cunny Funt on December 08, 2016, 02:25:01 AM
Fcuk all character development? Dolores,Bernard,William,Maeve etc was the opposite of that. The stories all knitted nicely together in the final few episodes I thought

Dolores= a winey messed up gobshite, all she did was bitch through the whole series, apart from the cleavage I hated her time on-screen.
Bernard= kind of interesting character, much more interesting after we got his full story.
William= Moany weakling who pines after Dolores because "she's special", again hated listening to the kill joy bastard, Logan was much more fun. A great twist though in his story- best scene of the whole series.
Maeve= another bollix. No empathy for her at all.

To be honest I'd little to no time for the hosts at all. They're machinery ffs. Loved fords machievellian boss. Enjoyed Bernard as well as the narcissistic writer, the Delos board member and the head of qa. Rounded characters at least, the hosts were just so fcking typical.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on December 08, 2016, 06:00:58 PM
Quote from: Esmarelda on December 08, 2016, 01:11:34 PM
Quote from: Main Street on December 08, 2016, 10:59:52 AM
Milkwood's connection to Blade Runner is a bit obvious. I think the ingredients are more The Stepford Wives meets Groundhog Day meets City Slickers meets The Milky Bar Kid and finally meets Kill Bill,
with Palin's awesome train journeys thrown in as a bonus.

There are a few good laughs, at least I thought so with the 'painted black' soundtrack when the gang shoot up the town to rob the pub's safe in ep2.

I'm on ep3 and getting curious.
I thought had a dose of Memento thrown in there.
I forgot to write that one down.

The best laugh so far (to ep2) was when the sheriff was taking some city slickers up on horseback through the pass. They happened upon 2 dead bodies on the trail, the unnerved sheriff quipped, ´Hector was here'.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Captain Obvious on December 08, 2016, 06:47:49 PM
Quote from: trileacman on December 08, 2016, 05:58:12 PM
Maeve= another bollix. No empathy for her at all.
I thought she was good and to be expected from a good actress like her. She also delivered the best quote of the season.

if you go looking for the truth get the whole thing. It's like a good f**k, half is worse than none.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on December 10, 2016, 12:32:42 AM
A BBC 4 screening of  the Martin Scorcese documentary "No Direction Home"  this evening, apart from the enigma of the subject  matter, this has top be one of the best documentaries ever made, from the first 5 seconds to the last frame it just grips your total attention.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: leenie on December 16, 2016, 02:08:04 PM
Quote from: The Iceman on August 17, 2016, 05:32:35 PM
have another newborn in the house so blasting through some series on the night shift:

finished Peaky Blinders Season 3 - solid effort again - the ending was a bit much but I'm a fan and i'll watch as many seasons as they put out there

Top Boy - London drug crime - quit after 3 episodes

started watching Vikings at long last - 3 episodes in - good so far

Did you stick with Vikings .. just finished the first series it is good., wondering how it's goes from there.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on December 16, 2016, 03:06:07 PM
I have to say i enjoyed Westworld, the last few episodes in particular.  Some interesting characters that were well acted. Dolores was annoying as f**k.  The last episode has left me with quite a few questions though.

Obvioulsy there is more than just the wild west side of the park.  I can see the series possibly developing that way. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: themac_23 on December 20, 2016, 02:41:08 PM
watched the first episode of 'captive' on Netflix last night about the prison riots in Lucasville in the early 90s. basically the series focuses on different hostage situations and how the events unfolded as told by those involved. great watch, the mrs who usually wouldn't be a fan of anything like that couldn't take her eyes off it, looking forward to the next one which is about the kidnapping of a coca cola plant manager in brazil, followed by one which i think will be the best, the samilian pirates
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: J70 on December 20, 2016, 03:56:43 PM
I enjoyed Westworld too. Yes, it lagged a bit at times, but the pay-off at the end was great. Good performances as well from Anthony Hopkins and Jeffrey Wright, as you'd expect, while Evan Rachel Wood is nice and easy on the eye and a good actress too.

I'm not a very sophisticated or perceptive tv or movie viewer, so I didn't see the twists which were apparently predicted from very early on on Reddit and other such places.

Walking Dead looks like it will pick up the pace now that the scene is set and we've met all the various protangonists who will band together to fight Negan.

Jeffrey Dean Morgan seems to be enjoying hamming it up as Negan, but hopefully they'll add a bit more depth to the character than just the grinning, sadistic, megalomaniac schtick we've been seeing.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: mrdeeds on December 29, 2016, 10:04:40 PM
Two Shades of Green is rubbish. No insight. Just a highlights show. Should have just concentrated on Republic and more in depth interviews, footage etc...
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: An Watcher on December 29, 2016, 10:17:00 PM
Have to say, I'm quite enjoying it although I'd have preferred if they just focused on the republic to get more in
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on December 30, 2016, 03:23:33 PM
A few I've been watching over Xmas.

People of earth: A Sci fi comedy. Decent enough.
Shooter:Based on the movie of the same name. Very good.
The OA: Only just started it seems decent.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Boycey on December 30, 2016, 03:33:44 PM
Did anyone else stick with The Affair? I thought it drifted a lot in the 2nd series but all came together in the end with a brilliant finish. The 3rd series however hasn't produced a lot yet and I'm being to tire of it..
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on December 30, 2016, 03:48:47 PM
Quote from: Boycey on December 30, 2016, 03:33:44 PM
Did anyone else stick with The Affair? I thought it drifted a lot in the 2nd series but all came together in the end with a brilliant finish. The 3rd series however hasn't produced a lot yet and I'm being to tire of it..
Series 1 and 2 were great but have yet to start watching 3. Has it ran out of steam or building up to something? No spoilers please 😊
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Captain Obvious on December 30, 2016, 04:08:36 PM
Twin Peaks is meant to return in May after a twenty plus year break. Bob is long dead who will play him in this series?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Boycey on December 30, 2016, 04:21:26 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on December 30, 2016, 03:48:47 PM
Quote from: Boycey on December 30, 2016, 03:33:44 PM
Did anyone else stick with The Affair? I thought it drifted a lot in the 2nd series but all came together in the end with a brilliant finish. The 3rd series however hasn't produced a lot yet and I'm being to tire of it..
Series 1 and 2 were great but have yet to start watching 3. Has it ran out of steam or building up to something? No spoilers please 😊

I'm sure its building to something but 5 episodes in nothing really has happened so I'd be struggling to spoil it for you..
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Minder on January 05, 2017, 10:17:57 AM
Anyone seen Quarry? Any good?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on January 05, 2017, 10:35:04 AM
Finished The Killing last week. Decent show but it did drag on. Potential to be excellent if they had squeezed the storylines into 8 or 10 episodes.

On the second season of Bosch now and I'm enjoying it so far. LA Cop show with a decent storyline and I like the main character, Detective Bosch.  Worth a try.

Designated survivor and Shooter are both ok just.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on January 05, 2017, 11:06:34 AM
Haven't slept for 3 nights now watching Scandal. I hate that I'd got out of the habit of finding something with a lot of series that would cause me to watch 6 in a row but here we are!

Anyway it's very watchable I'm well into the second series now and it's been very fast paced and interesting so far.

No Offence on again last night is excellent. I'm a big Paul Abbot fan but Joanna Scanlan is a great actress playing a great character. Having seen The Thick of It this is very different but she pulls it off well. Looking forward to the rest of the series.

Others I've watched recently:

Dirk Gently - Netflix original it's bonkers as hell but very watchable
Shooter - Very good so far didn't see the film so no idea how it pans out
Designated Survivor - Enjoyable and interesting but something about it stops it from being brilliant. Not convinced of Sutherland as POTUS
The Affair - Am a couple behind now but agree with above that it's moving very slowly. I wasn't a huge fan of the last series but the Wife loves it so I have to watch it
Madam Secretary - I know it's probably not everyone's cup of tea but I like it!
Bojack Horseman - It's brilliant!!
South Park - Losing it's brilliance the last series was poor I thought
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Boycey on January 05, 2017, 11:35:29 AM
Quote from: screenexile on January 05, 2017, 11:06:34 AM
Haven't slept for 3 nights now watching Scandal. I hate that I'd got out of the habit of finding something with a lot of series that would cause me to watch 6 in a row but here we are!

Anyway it's very watchable I'm well into the second series now and it's been very fast paced and interesting so far.

No Offence on again last night is excellent. I'm a big Paul Abbot fan but Joanna Scanlan is a great actress playing a great character. Having seen The Thick of It this is very different but she pulls it off well. Looking forward to the rest of the series.

Others I've watched recently:

Dirk Gently - Netflix original it's bonkers as hell but very watchable
Shooter - Very good so far didn't see the film so no idea how it pans out
Designated Survivor - Enjoyable and interesting but something about it stops it from being brilliant. Not convinced of Sutherland as POTUS
The Affair - Am a couple behind now but agree with above that it's moving very slowly. I wasn't a huge fan of the last series but the Wife loves it so I have to watch it
Madam Secretary - I know it's probably not everyone's cup of tea but I like it!
Bojack Horseman - It's brilliant!!
South Park - Losing it's brilliance the last series was poor I thought

There is nothing like a good binge on a tv series 'just one more and I'll go to bed.......'

No Offence -I only discovered this last night, cant believe I'd not heard of it before looks promising.

Designated Survivor - Gathering pace, I agree about Sutherland but the whole premise of the programme is that hes an unlikely POTUS so I guess hes playing the role perfectly :) . Suspect it'll be around for a while as Netflix have invested a right few quid in it.

The Affair - 6 episodes into series 3 and nothing has happening yet, patience definitely on the wane.

Madam Secretary - Its no West Wing but I quite enjoy it too.

Blindspot - Absolute nonsense but enjoyable.

Westworld - I'm struggling to get into it but because so many of you speak highly of it I'm persevering. Loved the original film!

Downloaded a couple of episodes of something called Conviction last night, its a legal drama, is it any good?

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JoG2 on January 05, 2017, 11:48:44 AM
Designated Survivor - very enjoyable, though you never know if its on from one week to the next ! Some great cliffhangers and moves a serious pace. It's in the middle of a winter break apparently and won't be back until March

The Affair - just started season 2, decent and as has been said above, it's a couples show as opposed to blitzing a show solo

Westworld - tbh I though it was just alright. Dolores is some 'woman'

Just found out The Man in the High Castle season 2 is up, so I'll give that a whirl...enjoyed the first season

Do any of the rest of you have a minimum imdb score TV show wise ? I'd rarely watch anything below 8

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: johnneycool on January 05, 2017, 11:50:52 AM
Dirk Gently - Netflix original it's bonkers as hell but very watchable

I watched this years ago, but I presume its a different one than that that you are talking about. The one I watched had Stephen Mangan starring and whilst totally off the wall I found it very watchable, alas I must have been in the minority as they didn't run a second series.

Might give this new one a go.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on January 05, 2017, 12:03:41 PM
Actually enjoying Shooter even though its a pretty light show.  I persevered with Westworld too and found it good but don't think it deserved the hype.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Rois on January 05, 2017, 12:07:54 PM
Quote from: JoG2 on January 05, 2017, 11:48:44 AM
Designated Survivor - very enjoyable, though you never know if its on from one week to the next ! Some great cliffhangers and moves a serious pace. It's in the middle of a winter break apparently and won't be back until March


Watched this over Christmas and really enjoyed it too.  So there will be some more on the way?  I've seen what was on Netflix up until last weekend - from what you've said there won't be any more for a while? 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JoG2 on January 05, 2017, 12:08:35 PM
Quote from: Rois on January 05, 2017, 12:07:54 PM
Quote from: JoG2 on January 05, 2017, 11:48:44 AM
Designated Survivor - very enjoyable, though you never know if its on from one week to the next ! Some great cliffhangers and moves a serious pace. It's in the middle of a winter break apparently and won't be back until March


Watched this over Christmas and really enjoyed it too.  So there will be some more on the way?  I've seen what was on Netflix up until last weekend - from what you've said there won't be any more for a while?

8th March according to wiki Rois
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: 5 Sams on January 06, 2017, 10:33:58 AM
Pleasantly surprised by Tommy Tiernan's new show last night. Good interview with Christy Dignam and this wasnt hard to look at either... :D

(https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSFLQS2CnuagsbPKjrjgmBxXGgcZO715PWGROC9Dp8LniV1gSy6)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Up The Middle on January 06, 2017, 01:57:34 PM
Quote from: 5 Sams on January 06, 2017, 10:33:58 AM
Pleasantly surprised by Tommy Tiernan's new show last night. Good interview with Christy Dignam and this wasnt hard to look at either... :D

(https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSFLQS2CnuagsbPKjrjgmBxXGgcZO715PWGROC9Dp8LniV1gSy6)

Who is that?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: 5 Sams on January 06, 2017, 02:28:57 PM
Quote from: Up The Middle on January 06, 2017, 01:57:34 PM
Quote from: 5 Sams on January 06, 2017, 10:33:58 AM
Pleasantly surprised by Tommy Tiernan's new show last night. Good interview with Christy Dignam and this wasnt hard to look at either... :D

(https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSFLQS2CnuagsbPKjrjgmBxXGgcZO715PWGROC9Dp8LniV1gSy6)

Who is that?

Vogue Williams
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Up The Middle on January 06, 2017, 02:46:30 PM
Quote from: 5 Sams on January 06, 2017, 02:28:57 PM
Quote from: Up The Middle on January 06, 2017, 01:57:34 PM
Quote from: 5 Sams on January 06, 2017, 10:33:58 AM
Pleasantly surprised by Tommy Tiernan's new show last night. Good interview with Christy Dignam and this wasnt hard to look at either... :D

(https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSFLQS2CnuagsbPKjrjgmBxXGgcZO715PWGROC9Dp8LniV1gSy6)

Who is that?

Vogue Williams

UNREAL
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on January 06, 2017, 03:29:01 PM
Quote from: Up The Middle on January 06, 2017, 02:46:30 PM
Quote from: 5 Sams on January 06, 2017, 02:28:57 PM
Quote from: Up The Middle on January 06, 2017, 01:57:34 PM
Quote from: 5 Sams on January 06, 2017, 10:33:58 AM
Pleasantly surprised by Tommy Tiernan's new show last night. Good interview with Christy Dignam and this wasnt hard to look at either... :D

(https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSFLQS2CnuagsbPKjrjgmBxXGgcZO715PWGROC9Dp8LniV1gSy6)

Who is that?

Vogue Williams

UNREAL
Could she boil a pot of spuds though.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on January 06, 2017, 04:07:22 PM
Heard Tiernan's show was excellent last night I must watch it.

Went to see the bauld Christy Dignam last week in Vicar Street 'twas some show. UP FINGLAS!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: TabClear on January 06, 2017, 04:19:05 PM
Quote from: 5 Sams on January 06, 2017, 02:28:57 PM
Quote from: Up The Middle on January 06, 2017, 01:57:34 PM
Quote from: 5 Sams on January 06, 2017, 10:33:58 AM
Pleasantly surprised by Tommy Tiernan's new show last night. Good interview with Christy Dignam and this wasnt hard to look at either... :D

(https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSFLQS2CnuagsbPKjrjgmBxXGgcZO715PWGROC9Dp8LniV1gSy6)

Who is that?

Vogue Williams

You can see the family resemblence with Serena and Venus......
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: 5 Sams on January 06, 2017, 04:22:54 PM
Quote from: TabClear on January 06, 2017, 04:19:05 PM
Quote from: 5 Sams on January 06, 2017, 02:28:57 PM
Quote from: Up The Middle on January 06, 2017, 01:57:34 PM
Quote from: 5 Sams on January 06, 2017, 10:33:58 AM
Pleasantly surprised by Tommy Tiernan's new show last night. Good interview with Christy Dignam and this wasnt hard to look at either... :D

(https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSFLQS2CnuagsbPKjrjgmBxXGgcZO715PWGROC9Dp8LniV1gSy6)

Who is that?

Vogue Williams

You can see the family resemblence with Serena and Venus......

It seemed that Tommy genuinely didnt know who she was...the whole point of the programme was that he doesnt get to find out who his guests are until they arrive on the stage...he made some crack about her being a tennis player alright....but jaysus she looked well last night.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on January 06, 2017, 06:13:54 PM
Never heard of her. Googled her there. Some bit of gear alright!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 06, 2017, 09:45:04 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on January 06, 2017, 06:13:54 PM
Never heard of her. Googled her there. Some bit of gear alright!!
Exactly how long did you spend on Google images there Jim? I found myself also doing a bit of research  8)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Captain Obvious on January 06, 2017, 09:51:20 PM
Quote from: 5 Sams on January 06, 2017, 04:22:54 PM
Quote from: TabClear on January 06, 2017, 04:19:05 PM
Quote from: 5 Sams on January 06, 2017, 02:28:57 PM
Quote from: Up The Middle on January 06, 2017, 01:57:34 PM
Quote from: 5 Sams on January 06, 2017, 10:33:58 AM
Pleasantly surprised by Tommy Tiernan's new show last night. Good interview with Christy Dignam and this wasnt hard to look at either... :D

(https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSFLQS2CnuagsbPKjrjgmBxXGgcZO715PWGROC9Dp8LniV1gSy6)

Who is that?

Vogue Williams

You can see the family resemblence with Serena and Venus......

It seemed that Tommy genuinely didnt know who she was...the whole point of the programme was that he doesnt get to find out who his guests are until they arrive on the stage...he made some crack about her being a tennis player alright....but jaysus she looked well last night.
Tall,big hands and she did a documentary on transsexuals Tommy thought Vogue may have been a tranny also.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: mrdeeds on January 06, 2017, 09:59:49 PM
Watched Tommy's show on RTE player. Miles ahead of Darcy and Tubridy and no time to prepare questions. Much more natural. The interview with Christy was worth watching alone.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: 5 Sams on January 06, 2017, 10:34:13 PM
Quote from: Captain Obvious on January 06, 2017, 09:51:20 PM
Quote from: 5 Sams on January 06, 2017, 04:22:54 PM
Quote from: TabClear on January 06, 2017, 04:19:05 PM
Quote from: 5 Sams on January 06, 2017, 02:28:57 PM
Quote from: Up The Middle on January 06, 2017, 01:57:34 PM
Quote from: 5 Sams on January 06, 2017, 10:33:58 AM
Pleasantly surprised by Tommy Tiernan's new show last night. Good interview with Christy Dignam and this wasnt hard to look at either... :D

(https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSFLQS2CnuagsbPKjrjgmBxXGgcZO715PWGROC9Dp8LniV1gSy6)

Who is that?

Vogue Williams

You can see the family resemblence with Serena and Venus......

It seemed that Tommy genuinely didnt know who she was...the whole point of the programme was that he doesnt get to find out who his guests are until they arrive on the stage...he made some crack about her being a tennis player alright....but jaysus she looked well last night.
Tall,big hands and she did a documentary on transsexuals Tommy thought Vogue may have been a tranny also.

I'd take my chances...
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on January 07, 2017, 12:19:15 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on January 06, 2017, 09:45:04 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on January 06, 2017, 06:13:54 PM
Never heard of her. Googled her there. Some bit of gear alright!!
Exactly how long did you spend on Google images there Jim? I found myself also doing a bit of research  8)

I'm still googling here  8)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on January 07, 2017, 08:59:50 AM
Finished season 2 of Bosch. Quite a good show to be fair.
Any other good cop shows worth trying? The Shield and the Wire will be hard to beat!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on January 07, 2017, 02:16:52 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on January 07, 2017, 08:59:50 AM
Finished season 2 of Bosch. Quite a good show to be fair.
Any other good cop shows worth trying? The Shield and the Wire will be hard to beat!

Try 'Braquo' on Netflix - mad cop stuff in Paris. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 07, 2017, 02:47:10 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on January 07, 2017, 08:59:50 AM
Finished season 2 of Bosch. Quite a good show to be fair.
Any other good cop shows worth trying? The Shield and the Wire will be hard to beat!
Might give this a go as the books are great. I've been putting it off as generally tv adaptations are dung but I believe Michael Connelly is involved.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on January 08, 2017, 04:31:40 PM
What shows are decent on amazon prime and netflixs. I think I have watched all the good ones apart from Braquo. Is Vikings any good? I see one called 'Start up' that I might try as well.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on January 08, 2017, 05:45:28 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on January 08, 2017, 04:31:40 PM
What shows are decent on amazon prime and netflixs. I think I have watched all the good ones apart from Braquo. Is Vikings any good? I see one called 'Start up' that I might try as well.
https://www.buzzfeed.com/eleanorbate/new-year-new-netflix?utm_term=.rv5DevDoG#.kfgDWqD6o
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on January 08, 2017, 05:45:54 PM
First episode of Taboo on BBC1 last night was class. Tom Hardy at his menacing best.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lenny on January 08, 2017, 06:38:31 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on January 08, 2017, 04:31:40 PM
What shows are decent on amazon prime and netflixs. I think I have watched all the good ones apart from Braquo. Is Vikings any good? I see one called 'Start up' that I might try as well.

The bridge is superb if you don't mind watching in subtitles. Swedish/Danish show. First 2 series on netflix. I've also got the 3rd series on dvd.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on January 08, 2017, 07:19:55 PM
Quote from: lenny on January 08, 2017, 06:38:31 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on January 08, 2017, 04:31:40 PM
What shows are decent on amazon prime and netflixs. I think I have watched all the good ones apart from Braquo. Is Vikings any good? I see one called 'Start up' that I might try as well.

The bridge is superb if you don't mind watching in subtitles. Swedish/Danish show. First 2 series on netflix. I've also got the 3rd series on dvd.

I've seen it. Good show!
Might try that Taboo one Benny is talkin about.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on January 10, 2017, 10:57:37 PM
Best show on tv at the minute for me is, This is us.... brilliantly acted and touches you every time!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Newbridge Exile on January 10, 2017, 11:15:32 PM
Just finished series 1 of preacher,  it won't be everyones cup of tea but I really enjoyed it( ,I wasn't familiar with the comic book seriesits s based on and didn't know what to expect from it )
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Take Your Points on January 10, 2017, 11:25:05 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on January 07, 2017, 08:59:50 AM
Finished season 2 of Bosch. Quite a good show to be fair.
Any other good cop shows worth trying? The Shield and the Wire will be hard to beat!

You should try Justified set in Harlan Kentucky.  Stars Timothy Olyphant and you will recognise Walton Goggins from the Shield.

6 series and 78 episode were shown on Fox.

Not in same league as The Wire or The Shield but very enjoyable with a range of great characters who run across the series. High body count.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Justified_(TV_series) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Justified_(TV_series))


Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Gold on January 10, 2017, 11:27:25 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on January 08, 2017, 05:45:54 PM
First episode of Taboo on BBC1 last night was class. Tom Hardy at his menacing best.

Just watched it. Class
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on January 12, 2017, 10:52:10 PM
Quote from: 5 Sams on January 06, 2017, 10:33:58 AM
Pleasantly surprised by Tommy Tiernan's new show last night. Good interview with Christy Dignam and this wasnt hard to look at either... :D

(https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSFLQS2CnuagsbPKjrjgmBxXGgcZO715PWGROC9Dp8LniV1gSy6)
Triplet model sisters on it tonight.....
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: 5 Sams on January 12, 2017, 11:02:42 PM
Quote from: laoislad on January 12, 2017, 10:52:10 PM
Quote from: 5 Sams on January 06, 2017, 10:33:58 AM
Pleasantly surprised by Tommy Tiernan's new show last night. Good interview with Christy Dignam and this wasnt hard to look at either... :D

(https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSFLQS2CnuagsbPKjrjgmBxXGgcZO715PWGROC9Dp8LniV1gSy6)
Triplet model sisters on it tonight.....

Suuush...I have it taped...Im still on Ray dARSEy
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: 5 Sams on January 13, 2017, 12:01:46 AM
Quote from: laoislad on January 12, 2017, 10:52:10 PM
Quote from: 5 Sams on January 06, 2017, 10:33:58 AM
Pleasantly surprised by Tommy Tiernan's new show last night. Good interview with Christy Dignam and this wasnt hard to look at either... :D

(https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSFLQS2CnuagsbPKjrjgmBxXGgcZO715PWGROC9Dp8LniV1gSy6)
Triplet model sisters on it tonight.....

Excellent show again...he is the amateur talk show host and he wiped the floor with the supposed professional dARSEy.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Boycey on January 13, 2017, 12:05:26 AM
It's the perfect show for him...
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Captain Obvious on January 13, 2017, 12:18:25 AM
Triple vision on the Tommy Tiernan show.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C2AnUvMWEAEsR6z.jpg:small)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on January 16, 2017, 09:56:53 AM
Still not quite sure what happened last night in Sherlock ??? :o ::)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Boycey on January 16, 2017, 10:48:02 AM
Any of you Yanks watch the new Homeland last night?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggysego on January 16, 2017, 11:35:52 AM
Quote from: screenexile on January 16, 2017, 09:56:53 AM
Still not quite sure what happened last night in Sherlock ??? :o ::)

Still scratching my head. It was a decent episode for excitement value, but Moffat and Gatiss really threw everything at it last night.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on January 16, 2017, 12:05:07 PM
Quote from: Gold on January 10, 2017, 11:27:25 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on January 08, 2017, 05:45:54 PM
First episode of Taboo on BBC1 last night was class. Tom Hardy at his menacing best.

Just watched it. Class

Caught up on the 2 episodes over the weekend. excellent show.  From the same writers as the peaky blinders i have heard?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Minder on January 17, 2017, 01:03:15 PM
Homeland returns tonight on RTE, will it be blocked in the north ?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Norf Tyrone on January 17, 2017, 01:14:15 PM
Quote from: Boycey on January 16, 2017, 10:48:02 AM
Any of you Yanks watch the new Homeland last night?

Watched it last week. Very slow. Poorest first episode of a series ever.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Boycey on January 17, 2017, 01:36:53 PM
Quote from: Norf Tyrone on January 17, 2017, 01:14:15 PM
Quote from: Boycey on January 16, 2017, 10:48:02 AM
Any of you Yanks watch the new Homeland last night?

Watched it last week. Very slow. Poorest first episode of a series ever.

Thought it only premiered Sunday night? I watched it yesterday thought it good enough.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on January 17, 2017, 01:50:15 PM
Quote from: Boycey on January 17, 2017, 01:36:53 PM
Quote from: Norf Tyrone on January 17, 2017, 01:14:15 PM
Quote from: Boycey on January 16, 2017, 10:48:02 AM
Any of you Yanks watch the new Homeland last night?

Watched it last week. Very slow. Poorest first episode of a series ever.

Thought it only premiered Sunday night? I watched it yesterday thought it good enough.

Nah they released the first episode online 30th December... twas poor!!

Forgot about the 2nd episode of Taboo will get stuck into it tonight. The first episode was superb. Hardy at his best!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: mrdeeds on January 17, 2017, 02:04:33 PM
Even poorer than the Brody daughter crap?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on January 17, 2017, 02:24:07 PM
Ah it's just one slow episode I'll give it more time to see how it goes.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Norf Tyrone on January 17, 2017, 04:26:56 PM
It's very much a scene setter, but probably didn't give enough to get anyway excited over.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on January 19, 2017, 11:42:55 PM
Series 12 of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia and it still as funny as f**k.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on January 20, 2017, 09:27:25 PM
Discovered Quarry by accident, very very good show, Nidge's Mrs has made an appearance in Ep4 too.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JoG2 on January 20, 2017, 09:45:16 PM
Heard good reports about The OA... Watched the first episode,  mad I say! But decent with lots of potential
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on January 21, 2017, 12:17:14 AM
Quote from: JoG2 on January 20, 2017, 09:45:16 PM
Heard good reports about The OA... Watched the first episode,  mad I say! But decent with lots of potential

Just finished it this minute. Jesus. Mind boggling but strangley absorbing.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: mrdeeds on January 23, 2017, 11:04:40 PM
Thought the new Homeland opening episode was decent.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Boycey on January 23, 2017, 11:06:03 PM
Quote from: mrdeeds on January 23, 2017, 11:04:40 PM
Thought the new Homeland opening episode was decent.

The 2nd one moves it on another bit...
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Rawhide on January 23, 2017, 11:35:41 PM
Quote from: Jeepers Creepers on January 21, 2017, 12:17:14 AM
Quote from: JoG2 on January 20, 2017, 09:45:16 PM
Heard good reports about The OA... Watched the first episode,  mad I say! But decent with lots of potential

Just finished it this minute. Jesus. Mind boggling but strangley absorbing.

Watched it ar xmas also and enjoyed it. Absorbing is the word
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 26, 2017, 09:29:40 PM
Anyone gonna put themselves though another series of Fortitude?!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on January 26, 2017, 10:38:22 PM
I've ran out of things to watch. Help me!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on January 26, 2017, 10:40:29 PM
Quarry. First class.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 26, 2017, 10:44:54 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on January 26, 2017, 10:40:29 PM
Quarry. First class.
Was just about to launch into this evening but she wasn't keen. Try again tomorrow.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: The Stallion on January 26, 2017, 10:48:28 PM
Just finished Atlanta. Really enjoyed it, wasn't at all what I was expecting. A few laugh out loud moments which are hard to come by on shows these days.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on January 26, 2017, 11:14:49 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on January 26, 2017, 10:40:29 PM
Quarry. First class.

Going to stick an episode on before bed!! Watched the trailer there. Looks good!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Dinny Breen on January 27, 2017, 09:04:22 AM
Quote from: JimStynes on January 26, 2017, 11:14:49 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on January 26, 2017, 10:40:29 PM
Quarry. First class.

Going to stick an episode on before bed!! Watched the trailer there. Looks good!

I don't know - I am 4 episodes in and apart from Buddy even though he is a bit cliche I find the characters all a bit meh. Will stick with it though.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: maddog on January 27, 2017, 09:50:29 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on January 26, 2017, 09:29:40 PM
Anyone gonna put themselves though another series of Fortitude?!

Yeah - i like it.
It got off to a good start last night. I think the entire 2nd series is available on Sky box sets already.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on January 27, 2017, 09:52:07 AM
Quote from: maddog on January 27, 2017, 09:50:29 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on January 26, 2017, 09:29:40 PM
Anyone gonna put themselves though another series of Fortitude?!

Yeah - i like it.
It got off to a good start last night. I think the entire 2nd series is available on Sky box sets already.

Watched up to episode 4 last night... it's still very cryptic with an element of sci-fi about it. Will be interesting to see if it becomes "plausible" like it did in the last series!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 27, 2017, 01:43:10 PM
Anyone seen Rectify?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on January 27, 2017, 02:30:38 PM
I didn't stick with fortitude. Good or shite?? I see sci-fi being mentioned there. First sign of sci fi is usually when I turn off.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on January 27, 2017, 02:37:00 PM
Read a review about the first series of Fortitude that summed it up perfectly for me, 'it was a show that didn't know if it was a murder mystery, zombie horror or sci-fi'. It was a huge budget show and didn't know where to go, same reviewer said  S2 is a lot more straightforward in that it's now a zombie horror thing (elements of sci-fi). I'll give it another chance, S1 was poor imo.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on January 27, 2017, 03:20:53 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on January 27, 2017, 02:30:38 PM
I didn't stick with fortitude. Good or shite?? I see sci-fi being mentioned there. First sign of sci fi is usually when I turn off.

You sound like my mates about 4 years ago. I think the quote at the time was "Nah not gonna watch it... Dragons?? . . . Shite!!!"

He's now obsessed with Game of Thrones!!

Not that Fortitude is in that league but it's interesting and well acted so I think I'll finish it now I'm nearly half way through.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 27, 2017, 03:23:17 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on January 27, 2017, 02:37:00 PM
Read a review about the first series of Fortitude that summed it up perfectly for me, 'it was a show that didn't know if it was a murder mystery, zombie horror or sci-fi'. It was a huge budget show and didn't know where to go, same reviewer said  S2 is a lot more straightforward in that it's now a zombie horror thing (elements of sci-fi). I'll give it another chance, S1 was poor imo.
Totally agree. The first few episodes were decent as it looked like a fairly straightforward murder mystery. Even when it seemed more than that it was intriguing but by the end it was just dung. I don't know if it didn't know what it wanted to be or if it deliberately tried to be a bit out there to make it attract a more cult following. It generally takes many series for a programme to go off the rails like that. Might still be tempted by s2.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Rma13 on January 27, 2017, 03:33:16 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on January 27, 2017, 01:43:10 PM
Anyone seen Rectify?

Yes, I am currently watching Season 3.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Rma13 on January 27, 2017, 03:35:21 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on January 27, 2017, 02:30:38 PM
I didn't stick with fortitude. Good or shite?? I see sci-fi being mentioned there. First sign of sci fi is usually when I turn off.

By the end of Series 1 I vowed I would not be watching Series 2 but I have recorded the 1st episode of Series 2 & decided to give 3 episodes a go, if it's still rubbish I will be ditching it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on January 27, 2017, 05:04:15 PM
Quote from: screenexile on January 27, 2017, 03:20:53 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on January 27, 2017, 02:30:38 PM
I didn't stick with fortitude. Good or shite?? I see sci-fi being mentioned there. First sign of sci fi is usually when I turn off.

You sound like my mates about 4 years ago. I think the quote at the time was "Nah not gonna watch it... Dragons?? . . . Shite!!!"

He's now obsessed with Game of Thrones!!

Not that Fortitude is in that league but it's interesting and well acted so I think I'll finish it now I'm nearly half way through.

I know! Though I have had 2 goes at game of thrones and can't get into it. However, I do watch walking dead so I won't totally rule out fortitude.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: J70 on January 27, 2017, 05:12:31 PM
Came across The Last Man On Earth recently and watched the first 2.5 seasons. Found it enjoyable, although the Will Forte character gets a little grating at times early on. 82% on Rotten Tomatoes. Good laugh.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on January 27, 2017, 05:16:13 PM
Quote from: J70 on January 27, 2017, 05:12:31 PM
Came across The Last Man On Earth recently and watched the first 2.5 seasons. Found it enjoyable, although the Will Forte character gets a little grating at times early on. 82% on Rotten Tomatoes. Good laugh.
Watched it for a bit but got bored of it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on January 28, 2017, 06:47:04 PM
Finished season 2 of Fortitude it's completely bonkers and not everyone's cup of tea but I enjoyed it!

It's fairly heavy on the gore from day 1 so stay away if you have a weak stomach!!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on February 01, 2017, 09:43:39 PM
Finished Fortitude S2, much better than S1, but still so so.

It's like a show that had everything in place, big budgets, big names, locations - but the script was secondary.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on February 01, 2017, 11:46:46 PM
Anyone watch Designated Survivor?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on February 02, 2017, 01:31:15 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on February 01, 2017, 11:46:46 PM
Anyone watch Designated Survivor?
Yes.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Boycey on February 02, 2017, 11:50:38 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on February 01, 2017, 11:46:46 PM
Anyone watch Designated Survivor?

It started slow enough but has built up nicely and has potential to be a decent show. Its currently on a mid series break. I think there was a bit of chat about it on here a few pages back.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JoG2 on February 02, 2017, 11:54:19 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on February 01, 2017, 11:46:46 PM
Anyone watch Designated Survivor?

good show, though would disagree a wee bit with Boycey, thought it moved fairly fast, with good cliffhangers from the first episode

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on February 02, 2017, 12:52:20 PM
Not too fussed on it to be honest. Bit silly at times.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on February 05, 2017, 04:21:53 PM
Anyone watched Aquarius yet? It's on Netflix.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: square_ball on February 05, 2017, 04:58:05 PM
Anybody still watching suits since it's come back on? It's so shit now but going to stick with it as I really want it to get back to its better days. I can't see how it will yet.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on February 05, 2017, 06:31:43 PM
Quote from: square_ball on February 05, 2017, 04:58:05 PM
Anybody still watching suits since it's come back on? It's so shit now but going to stick with it as I really want it to get back to its better days. I can't see how it will yet.

I am the same. It is a complete load of shite, but yet i still watch it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on February 21, 2017, 08:14:08 PM
Watched SAS - Rogue Warriors (3 episodes on BBC iplayer), very interesting. Concentrates on their formation and only deals with WW2 Activities. Paddy Mayne was certainly an interesting character / leader. Thinking of buying a Biography now.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on February 21, 2017, 08:21:17 PM
Finished season 2 of the Man in the High Castle last night. Excellent.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Newbridge Exile on February 21, 2017, 08:45:26 PM
Quote from: laoislad on February 21, 2017, 08:21:17 PM
Finished season 2 of the Man in the High Castle last night. Excellent.
Would agree overall, was a bit slow at times in some of the earlier episodes but finished very very strong
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: trileacman on February 21, 2017, 08:52:49 PM
Anyone stick with taboo? I quite like it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Megaman on February 22, 2017, 12:14:38 PM
Quote from: square_ball on February 05, 2017, 04:58:05 PM
Anybody still watching suits since it's come back on? It's so shit now but going to stick with it as I really want it to get back to its better days. I can't see how it will yet.

is it really that bad, i love suits but havent had time to start watching the new series yet.

Gonna watch it anyway.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: johnneycool on February 22, 2017, 12:17:14 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on February 21, 2017, 08:14:08 PM
Watched SAS - Rogue Warriors (3 episodes on BBC iplayer), very interesting. Concentrates on their formation and only deals with WW2 Activities. Paddy Mayne was certainly an interesting character / leader. Thinking of buying a Biography now.

The hero of Newtownards.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JoG2 on February 22, 2017, 12:31:09 PM
Quote from: trileacman on February 21, 2017, 08:52:49 PM
Anyone stick with taboo? I quite like it.

Really enjoying it, great TV

Suits (mentioned above), the worse it's getting, still watching it though !

Watch a couple of episode's of The Grand Tour, must say, it's a good watch
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Esmarelda on February 22, 2017, 12:32:16 PM
Quote from: trileacman on February 21, 2017, 08:52:49 PM
Anyone stick with taboo? I quite like it.
Yeah I'm about five episodes in. It's good enough but not great I think.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: NAG1 on February 22, 2017, 12:35:04 PM
Quote from: JoG2 on February 22, 2017, 12:31:09 PM
Quote from: trileacman on February 21, 2017, 08:52:49 PM
Anyone stick with taboo? I quite like it.

Really enjoying it, great TV

Suits (mentioned above), the worse it's getting, still watching it though !

Watch a couple of episode's of The Grand Tour, must say, it's a good watch

It was a slow burner to be fair, first couple of episodes took a bit of getting used too. It would be fair to say if you didnt like them on Top Gear you wouldnt like them on this either, but for me it is easy watching.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on February 22, 2017, 01:17:06 PM
The walking dead is slow as f*ck at the minute.  It needs condensed into fewer episodes like game of thrones. Less filler, more thriller
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on February 23, 2017, 08:15:28 AM
Always been the way with this show, no need for it.  Could easily cut the 16 odd episodes down to ten and cut out all the shite thats in every season.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on February 23, 2017, 09:24:44 AM
Quote from: johnneycool on February 22, 2017, 12:17:14 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on February 21, 2017, 08:14:08 PM
Watched SAS - Rogue Warriors (3 episodes on BBC iplayer), very interesting. Concentrates on their formation and only deals with WW2 Activities. Paddy Mayne was certainly an interesting character / leader. Thinking of buying a Biography now.

The hero of Newtownards.

Was there talk around his death after he'd crashed his car, no one went to help him because of his bad repitation around the town?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on February 23, 2017, 09:55:57 AM
Started the OJ story on Netflix last night. I was a bit too young at the time to appreciate the madness and magnitude of it but against the backdrop of the Rodney King killing I can understand how they let him off even though they shouldn't.

I read he's in jail for kidnapping and armed robbery at the minute. He must be a crazy bastard!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on February 23, 2017, 10:02:59 AM
OJ - great show
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Minder on February 23, 2017, 10:10:30 AM
The ESPN documentary OJ Made in America is great and I would recommend it to anyone that is interested in the story

It's about 8hrs
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on February 23, 2017, 11:15:21 AM
Quote from: Minder on February 23, 2017, 10:10:30 AM
The ESPN documentary OJ Made in America is great and I would recommend it to anyone that is interested in the story

It's about 8hrs

It's on BBC iPlayer at the minute!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p04st1yv/oj-made-in-america-part-1

Will watch it after I finish the Netflix one
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on February 23, 2017, 11:29:40 AM
Quote from: screenexile on February 23, 2017, 09:55:57 AM
Started the OJ story on Netflix last night. I was a bit too young at the time to appreciate the madness and magnitude of it but against the backdrop of the Rodney King killing I can understand how they let him off even though they shouldn't.

I read he's in jail for kidnapping and armed robbery at the minute. He must be a crazy b**tard!

Yes noticed this was on Netflix last night. I think it will be next on my list.  Still ploughing on through Power on Netflix. Decent show in fairness.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on February 23, 2017, 11:33:07 AM
Oh and i recently watched The Seven Five documentary on Netflix too about the corrupt NYPD officer Michael Dowd in the 80s. Really good doc.  The ease of the corruption would make you think that it had to be (and i suppose still is) so common place.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Dinny Breen on February 23, 2017, 03:50:11 PM
Season 1 of The Expanse was great Sci-Fi but season 2 has been even better, S2E2 quality TV.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Smokin Joe on February 24, 2017, 07:00:33 AM
Quote from: lurganblue on February 23, 2017, 11:29:40 AM

Yes noticed this was on Netflix last night. I think it will be next on my list.  Still ploughing on through Power on Netflix. Decent show in fairness.

We're two series through Power; it's a really enjoyable watch.
Oh, and there is that much sex in it that it's almost like it's a soft p*rn show
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Rawhide on February 24, 2017, 03:21:27 PM
Quote from: leenie on November 07, 2016, 12:16:01 PM
The last kingdom on Netflix is good

Enjoyed it as well
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on February 24, 2017, 03:30:57 PM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on February 23, 2017, 03:50:11 PM
Season 1 of The Expanse was great Sci-Fi but season 2 has been even better, S2E2 quality TV.
Must give it another go, watched Episode 1 and never went back.

I watched Stargate Universe recently again for the 3rd time. Best Sci-Fi series ever imo. Broke my heart when it got cancelled.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: oisinog on February 24, 2017, 04:51:29 PM
Quote from: johnneycool on February 22, 2017, 12:17:14 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on February 21, 2017, 08:14:08 PM
Watched SAS - Rogue Warriors (3 episodes on BBC iplayer), very interesting. Concentrates on their formation and only deals with WW2 Activities. Paddy Mayne was certainly an interesting character / leader. Thinking of buying a Biography now.

The hero of Newtownards.

British and Irish Lion as well
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on February 27, 2017, 11:40:35 PM
Quote from: Minder on February 23, 2017, 10:10:30 AM
The ESPN documentary OJ Made in America is great and I would recommend it to anyone that is interested in the story

It's about 8hrs
It is now an Oscar winning doco.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on February 28, 2017, 07:39:33 PM
Watching an Australian TV drama (on Sky) called 'The Kettering Incident' at the moment.  Set in Tasmania, it's about a young doctor returning to the community in which she grew up and became ostracized after the aforesaid 'incident'.  It's Australian TV, so I wouldn't say it is highly recommended, but I would have to say it is like Twin Peaks on speed, and very enjoyable, if you like that sort of thing (which I do). 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on March 01, 2017, 10:11:51 AM
Catastrophe is just a superb comedy the best I've seen in a long time!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Hardy on March 01, 2017, 10:33:53 AM
I'd never heard of Inside No. 9 until I saw last night's episode (BBC2 10:00). I was going to be hooked anyway by the cryptic crossword theme (which was beautifully handled) but I thought it was a brilliant mix of comedy, macabre and a really clever plot. I haven't seen anything as good in a 30-minute show for years. I gather this is the second series. Does anybody have any insight? Is it all as good as this?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on March 01, 2017, 01:41:42 PM
Quote from: Hardy on March 01, 2017, 10:33:53 AM
I'd never heard of Inside No. 9 until I saw last night's episode (BBC2 10:00). I was going to be hooked anyway by the cryptic crossword theme (which was beautifully handled) but I thought it was a brilliant mix of comedy, macabre and a really clever plot. I haven't seen anything as good in a 30-minute show for years. I gather this is the second series. Does anybody have any insight? Is it all as good as this?
A couple of people in work rave about it and say the episodes need to be watched a couple of times to notice various plot devices and use of props which might not have any meaning on first viewing. Must watch a couple myself.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Megaman on March 01, 2017, 02:31:02 PM
Quote from: screenexile on March 01, 2017, 10:11:51 AM
Catastrophe is just a superb comedy the best I've seen in a long time!

Really good Comedy.

only realised it started last night thanks to your post
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on March 01, 2017, 05:18:43 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on March 01, 2017, 01:41:42 PM
Quote from: Hardy on March 01, 2017, 10:33:53 AM
I'd never heard of Inside No. 9 until I saw last night's episode (BBC2 10:00). I was going to be hooked anyway by the cryptic crossword theme (which was beautifully handled) but I thought it was a brilliant mix of comedy, macabre and a really clever plot. I haven't seen anything as good in a 30-minute show for years. I gather this is the second series. Does anybody have any insight? Is it all as good as this?
A couple of people in work rave about it and say the episodes need to be watched a couple of times to notice various plot devices and use of props which might not have any meaning on first viewing. Must watch a couple myself.
Did the Series 1 & 2 boxsets over Christmas (see they aren't currently available on iplayer) as the brother raved about it. I found the 1st 10 mins of Episode 1 really really  annoying for some reason & took me a couple of goes to finally get past it, rest of the series is excellent (as is S1 Ep 1, just bugged me a bit).

The Christmas special wasn't overly well received generally, it was ok.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on March 01, 2017, 09:04:22 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on February 28, 2017, 07:39:33 PM
Watching an Australian TV drama (on Sky) called 'The Kettering Incident' at the moment.  Set in Tasmania, it's about a young doctor returning to the community in which she grew up and became ostracized after the aforesaid 'incident'.  It's Australian TV, so I wouldn't say it is highly recommended, but I would have to say it is like Twin Peaks on speed, and very enjoyable, if you like that sort of thing (which I do).
Thanks for the thumbs up Billy
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on March 01, 2017, 09:09:41 PM
Quote from: Megaman on March 01, 2017, 02:31:02 PM
Quote from: screenexile on March 01, 2017, 10:11:51 AM
Catastrophe is just a superb comedy the best I've seen in a long time!

Really good Comedy.

only realised it started last night thanks to your post

Started from scratch the other night on a mates recommendation. lifesaver as theres d#ick all else om. Very well written and acted comedy.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: leenie on March 02, 2017, 08:51:14 AM
I'm not sure if this has been mentioned but currently on BBC I player under the Storyville collection the is a documentary called Death on a Staircase..... it's 8 episodes but throughly mersmerizing.. I do believe I was the first to reccommend making a murderer, so those who enjoyed that will also like this..  I'm still thinking about it..

P.s give yourself an evening because it's non stop viewing

DO NOT GOOGLE UNTIL WATCHED
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on March 11, 2017, 10:09:04 PM
Quote from: leenie on March 02, 2017, 08:51:14 AM
I'm not sure if this has been mentioned but currently on BBC I player under the Storyville collection the is a documentary called Death on a Staircase..... it's 8 episodes but throughly mersmerizing.. I do believe I was the first to reccommend making a murderer, so those who enjoyed that will also like this..  I'm still thinking about it..

P.s give yourself an evening because it's non stop viewing

DO NOT GOOGLE UNTIL WATCHED
That documentary series is also on you tube.
There is a follow up documentary, 2 parts in one
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JUWMRC8pwqI (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JUWMRC8pwqI)

The first 30 or so minutes have a synopsis of what transpired in the first series.
But you most definitely can't just not watch the 2nd finale, if you have sat through the 1st series.


Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on March 12, 2017, 07:44:31 PM
Quote from: Jeepers Creepers on March 01, 2017, 09:09:41 PM
Quote from: Megaman on March 01, 2017, 02:31:02 PM
Quote from: screenexile on March 01, 2017, 10:11:51 AM
Catastrophe is just a superb comedy the best I've seen in a long time!

Really good Comedy.

only realised it started last night thanks to your post

Great shout lads! Great show! Started on Friday night and I am up to date already.
Started from scratch the other night on a mates recommendation. lifesaver as theres d#ick all else om. Very well written and acted comedy.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on March 12, 2017, 07:47:22 PM
I have nothing to watch now! f**king about on kodi and netflixs trying to find things. Might watch Gomorrah again!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: BarryBreensBandage on March 12, 2017, 07:48:54 PM
Quote from: leenie on March 02, 2017, 08:51:14 AM
I'm not sure if this has been mentioned but currently on BBC I player under the Storyville collection the is a documentary called Death on a Staircase..... it's 8 episodes but throughly mersmerizing.. I do believe I was the first to reccommend making a murderer, so those who enjoyed that will also like this..  I'm still thinking about it..

P.s give yourself an evening because it's non stop viewing

DO NOT GOOGLE UNTIL WATCHED

Thanks for this recommendation Leenie - enjoyed it as much as making a murderer. In one word (to avoid spoiling it for anyone),  what do you think, Guilty or Not Guilty?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on March 12, 2017, 09:10:59 PM
Quote from: BarryBreensBandage on March 12, 2017, 07:48:54 PM
Quote from: leenie on March 02, 2017, 08:51:14 AM
I'm not sure if this has been mentioned but currently on BBC I player under the Storyville collection the is a documentary called Death on a Staircase..... it's 8 episodes but throughly mersmerizing.. I do believe I was the first to reccommend making a murderer, so those who enjoyed that will also like this..  I'm still thinking about it..

P.s give yourself an evening because it's non stop viewing

DO NOT GOOGLE UNTIL WATCHED

Thanks for this recommendation Leenie - enjoyed it as much as making a murderer. In one word (to avoid spoiling it for anyone),  what do you think, Guilty or Not Guilty?
Best take that private in case something does leak out.
Don't forget, watch the follow up  - immediately!
The Staircase II: The Last Chance 2013
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jell 0 Biafra on March 13, 2017, 01:16:07 AM
Quote from: JimStynes on March 12, 2017, 07:47:22 PM
I have nothing to watch now! f**king about on kodi and netflixs trying to find things. Might watch Gomorrah again!

Give Sneaky Pete a shot if you haven't already.  It's on Amazon prime. Kodi too, no doubt.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on March 13, 2017, 10:42:04 AM
Quote from: Jell 0 Biafra on March 13, 2017, 01:16:07 AM
Quote from: JimStynes on March 12, 2017, 07:47:22 PM
I have nothing to watch now! f**king about on kodi and netflixs trying to find things. Might watch Gomorrah again!

Give Sneaky Pete a shot if you haven't already.  It's on Amazon prime. Kodi too, no doubt.

Watched it a while back. Decent enough.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on March 13, 2017, 11:23:02 AM
Started a new series over the weekend called Travelers.
No, it's not a documentary​ on the Joyce's from Dunsink Lane...
It's a time traveling show, decent enough so far but I'm only a couple of episodes in.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Esmarelda on March 13, 2017, 11:53:07 AM
Quote from: Main Street on March 01, 2017, 09:04:22 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on February 28, 2017, 07:39:33 PM
Watching an Australian TV drama (on Sky) called 'The Kettering Incident' at the moment.  Set in Tasmania, it's about a young doctor returning to the community in which she grew up and became ostracized after the aforesaid 'incident'.  It's Australian TV, so I wouldn't say it is highly recommended, but I would have to say it is like Twin Peaks on speed, and very enjoyable, if you like that sort of thing (which I do).
Thanks for the thumbs up Billy
Finished it last night and it was quite good.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on March 13, 2017, 11:55:48 AM
Finished Suits last week. I thought it a good end to the series but overall the 6th def wasnt one of my favourites.

Battering through the new series of Billions too. Not sure how i feel about this show really.  It's well performed and all but just hasnt grabbed me yet.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on March 13, 2017, 12:10:33 PM
Quote from: Esmarelda on March 13, 2017, 11:53:07 AM
Quote from: Main Street on March 01, 2017, 09:04:22 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on February 28, 2017, 07:39:33 PM
Watching an Australian TV drama (on Sky) called 'The Kettering Incident' at the moment.  Set in Tasmania, it's about a young doctor returning to the community in which she grew up and became ostracized after the aforesaid 'incident'.  It's Australian TV, so I wouldn't say it is highly recommended, but I would have to say it is like Twin Peaks on speed, and very enjoyable, if you like that sort of thing (which I do).
Thanks for the thumbs up Billy
Finished it last night and it was quite good.
It did get seriously complicated in the last episode, I had to watch it all another time to get to the position where I think I've got it.
If it was set in Ireland you could expect the line
  "Is it yourself I'm talking to?  ;D
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Esmarelda on March 13, 2017, 12:46:43 PM
Quote from: Main Street on March 13, 2017, 12:10:33 PM
Quote from: Esmarelda on March 13, 2017, 11:53:07 AM
Quote from: Main Street on March 01, 2017, 09:04:22 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on February 28, 2017, 07:39:33 PM
Watching an Australian TV drama (on Sky) called 'The Kettering Incident' at the moment.  Set in Tasmania, it's about a young doctor returning to the community in which she grew up and became ostracized after the aforesaid 'incident'.  It's Australian TV, so I wouldn't say it is highly recommended, but I would have to say it is like Twin Peaks on speed, and very enjoyable, if you like that sort of thing (which I do).
Thanks for the thumbs up Billy
Finished it last night and it was quite good.
It did get seriously complicated in the last episode, I had to watch it all another time to get to the position where I think I've got it.
If it was set in Ireland you could expect the line
  "Is it yourself I'm talking to?  ;D
There are one or two bits of the jigsaw that I'm not 100% happy with and it'll be interesting to see if it's renewed. The first series was made in 2015.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: leenie on March 13, 2017, 02:56:57 PM
Quote from: Main Street on March 12, 2017, 09:10:59 PM
Quote from: BarryBreensBandage on March 12, 2017, 07:48:54 PM
Quote from: leenie on March 02, 2017, 08:51:14 AM
I'm not sure if this has been mentioned but currently on BBC I player under the Storyville collection the is a documentary called Death on a Staircase..... it's 8 episodes but throughly mersmerizing.. I do believe I was the first to reccommend making a murderer, so those who enjoyed that will also like this..  I'm still thinking about it..

P.s give yourself an evening because it's non stop viewing

DO NOT GOOGLE UNTIL WATCHED

Thanks for this recommendation Leenie - enjoyed it as much as making a murderer. In one word (to avoid spoiling it for anyone),  what do you think, Guilty or Not Guilty?
Best take that private in case something does leak out.
Don't forget, watch the follow up  - immediately!
The Staircase II: The Last Chance 2013


That makes sense now, I should have watched it before I googled him
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on March 13, 2017, 03:17:48 PM
Quote from: Esmarelda on March 13, 2017, 12:46:43 PM
Quote from: Main Street on March 13, 2017, 12:10:33 PM
Quote from: Esmarelda on March 13, 2017, 11:53:07 AM
Quote from: Main Street on March 01, 2017, 09:04:22 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on February 28, 2017, 07:39:33 PM
Watching an Australian TV drama (on Sky) called 'The Kettering Incident' at the moment.  Set in Tasmania, it's about a young doctor returning to the community in which she grew up and became ostracized after the aforesaid 'incident'.  It's Australian TV, so I wouldn't say it is highly recommended, but I would have to say it is like Twin Peaks on speed, and very enjoyable, if you like that sort of thing (which I do).
Thanks for the thumbs up Billy
Finished it last night and it was quite good.
It did get seriously complicated in the last episode, I had to watch it all another time to get to the position where I think I've got it.
If it was set in Ireland you could expect the line
  "Is it yourself I'm talking to?  ;D
There are one or two bits of the jigsaw that I'm not 100% happy with and it'll be interesting to see if it's renewed. The first series was made in 2015.

It didn't finish as well as it started - I guess they want to make a follow-up. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on March 14, 2017, 10:34:03 AM
Quote from: Billys Boots on March 13, 2017, 03:17:48 PM
Quote from: Esmarelda on March 13, 2017, 12:46:43 PM
Quote from: Main Street on March 13, 2017, 12:10:33 PM
Quote from: Esmarelda on March 13, 2017, 11:53:07 AM
Quote from: Main Street on March 01, 2017, 09:04:22 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on February 28, 2017, 07:39:33 PM
Watching an Australian TV drama (on Sky) called 'The Kettering Incident' at the moment.  Set in Tasmania, it's about a young doctor returning to the community in which she grew up and became ostracized after the aforesaid 'incident'.  It's Australian TV, so I wouldn't say it is highly recommended, but I would have to say it is like Twin Peaks on speed, and very enjoyable, if you like that sort of thing (which I do).
Thanks for the thumbs up Billy
Finished it last night and it was quite good.
It did get seriously complicated in the last episode, I had to watch it all another time to get to the position where I think I've got it.
If it was set in Ireland you could expect the line
  "Is it yourself I'm talking to?  ;D
There are one or two bits of the jigsaw that I'm not 100% happy with and it'll be interesting to see if it's renewed. The first series was made in 2015.

It didn't finish as well as it started - I guess they want to make a follow-up.
I thought the drama was one type of story evolving, but then in the last episode it turned into something else, another genre.
For what it was, it was done very well but I'm far from chomping at the bit to follow the story line into season 2.
On Tasmania, I had that place on a list of places to go but now it's been relegated, the depicted natives are horrid, the environment is dark and out to get you.


Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: AZOffaly on March 14, 2017, 04:10:11 PM
Mentioned this before, but nearly finished series 5 of Justified. A fairly laconic Kentucky Marshall working in his old stomping ground.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on March 14, 2017, 08:33:58 PM
Laconic and apparently immortal.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on March 15, 2017, 08:29:07 AM
Just after knocking out Vikings in three weeks, tough going but worth it. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on March 27, 2017, 10:37:41 PM
Anyone watched Big Little Lies?

Watching 'Love' on netflix after someone recommended it to me. Decent show.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: The Stallion on March 28, 2017, 10:33:16 AM
Just started Big Little Lies, promising so far.

The first series of Love was watchable enough without being amazing. Haven't got round to the second one yet.

Again I will recommend Atlanta to you all, one of the best shows I watched in the last year, not an out and out comedy but is very funny in parts and quite surreal.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Hardy on March 28, 2017, 10:53:34 AM
The third seasons of Better Call Saul and Fargo are both coming in April. Ewan McGregor plays two roles as brothers in Fargo - some teasers here (http://www.denofgeek.com/us/tv/fargo/250812/fargo-season-3-trailer-cast-release-date-and-more).
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JoG2 on March 28, 2017, 11:48:57 AM
The last few episodes of Billions have been very good.

Designated Survivor is back after a mid-season break and is motoring along nicely.

The Walking Dead on the other hand is dragging like buck (haven't missed a single minute though!). 16 episodes / season could be halved to 8 to keep the action levels up.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on March 28, 2017, 11:56:00 AM
Line of Duty!!!!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on March 28, 2017, 01:24:57 PM
Quote from: screenexile on March 28, 2017, 11:56:00 AM
Line of Duty!!!!!
Tis the dogs. A wee bit far-fetched in Episode 1 there but the writer knows how to push people's buttons.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on March 28, 2017, 01:28:51 PM
Anything with Thandie Newtown in will do for me, though it is a great show, her indoors is a bit pissed off cause i keep saying she looks flipping great for her age!!

(http://cdn02.cdn.justjared.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/10/thandie-great/thandie-newton-great-wall-of-china-03.jpg)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on March 28, 2017, 01:30:31 PM
MR2 I presume you have watched Westworld then  :P
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on March 28, 2017, 01:54:16 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on March 28, 2017, 01:30:31 PM
MR2 I presume you have watched Westworld then  :P

of course!!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tyrone girl on March 29, 2017, 02:05:06 PM
Anyone watched Twin Peaks? Wondered if its worth viewing in time for the next one and if so would it be on kodi?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: general_lee on March 29, 2017, 02:09:05 PM
It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia...

I might have to start watching it from the start again. Dennis Reynolds is hilarious
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on March 29, 2017, 05:46:22 PM
Wolf Cola, the official drink of Boko Haram.  Sunny is just class.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on March 29, 2017, 06:18:13 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on March 29, 2017, 05:46:22 PM
Wolf Cola, the official drink of Boko Garam.  Sunny is just class.
Will need to get back at it again. Watched a few series on your recommendation a couple of years back.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: The Stallion on March 29, 2017, 06:55:26 PM
Quote from: tyrone girl on March 29, 2017, 02:05:06 PM
Anyone watched Twin Peaks? Wondered if its worth viewing in time for the next one and if so would it be on kodi?

The first series and the final episode are up there with the greatest TV ever made in my opinion. Lost it's way for a lot of the second series but the finale was great.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: 5 Sams on March 29, 2017, 11:15:31 PM
Repeats of Car Share on BBC at the minute...Peter Kay...v v v funny...new series coming up soon.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: macdanger2 on March 29, 2017, 11:40:06 PM
Quote from: leenie on March 02, 2017, 08:51:14 AM
I'm not sure if this has been mentioned but currently on BBC I player under the Storyville collection the is a documentary called Death on a Staircase..... it's 8 episodes but throughly mersmerizing.. I do believe I was the first to reccommend making a murderer, so those who enjoyed that will also like this..  I'm still thinking about it..

P.s give yourself an evening because it's non stop viewing

DO NOT GOOGLE UNTIL WATCHED

Just finished it this evening, very good although clearly biased in the same way making a murderer is  - on KODI, the series is called "the staircase" There's two additional episodes from 2013 also.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on March 30, 2017, 03:03:33 PM
Quote from: JoG2 on March 28, 2017, 11:48:57 AM
The last few episodes of Billions have been very good.

Designated Survivor is back after a mid-season break and is motoring along nicely.

The Walking Dead on the other hand is dragging like buck (haven't missed a single minute though!). 16 episodes / season could be halved to 8 to keep the action levels up.

I wasnt overly impressed with the 1st series but i went along with it anyway. 2nd series is much much better!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tyrone girl on March 31, 2017, 11:55:45 AM
Cant find this Death on a staircase on sky. Went into iplayer and the documentary section and no sign of it. Also done a search. Anyone any ideas?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Zulu on March 31, 2017, 12:05:10 PM
It's on BBC iplayer.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tyrone girl on March 31, 2017, 12:18:03 PM
Tried there last night and couldnt find it. Also hit the blue button and done a search and when i typed that in it didnt come up.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Zulu on March 31, 2017, 12:52:22 PM
Search for Storyville on BBC iplayer, I just checked and it's still there along with other great documentaries.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on March 31, 2017, 01:43:35 PM
What's it's official title in the Storyville series? I've looked numerous times for this & can't find it either.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on March 31, 2017, 01:45:50 PM
Is it the one about death of Novelist Michael Peterson's wife?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: leenie on March 31, 2017, 01:48:03 PM
You need to go to the a-z section in documentaries and go down to Storyville . You'll see there is 30 in that section and scroll down and you'll find it, it is in 8 episodes..

I would also recommend American justice which is on I player, 2 episodes in ,
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on March 31, 2017, 01:50:01 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on March 31, 2017, 01:45:50 PM
Is it the one about death of Novelist Michael Peterson's wife?
Boys a dear Benny.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/group/p04gftq7 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/group/p04gftq7)

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tyrone girl on March 31, 2017, 03:05:22 PM
Happy days  cos the storyville part i was seeing only seemed to be an actual show in itself rather than opening into a lot more. Didnt go through the A-Z so will try it tonight cheers.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on March 31, 2017, 04:12:24 PM
Probably I'm the only person I know that has plowed a furrow through the original Australian tv drama, Prisoner Cell Block H, all 695 episodes (a lighthouse keeper's luxury).
There's a more modern interpretation and up-scaled version of the basic theme called Wentworth Prison http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2433738/ (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2433738/).
It's excellent,  no more does one have to endure sets falling apart, 'it's a wrap' single take scenes and actors/actresses turning up in later seasons in another role with a very fake looking mustache or wig.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tyrone girl on March 31, 2017, 04:18:52 PM
Loved the original but Wentworth is absolutely fab. One of the best series i have watched. Cant wait for the next series to come on.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on March 31, 2017, 04:48:53 PM
Quote from: tyrone girl on March 31, 2017, 04:18:52 PM
Loved the original but Wentworth is absolutely fab. One of the best series i have watched. Cant wait for the next series to come on.
It is excellent, but there can only be one Bea Smith, Lizzie, the Freak, anyone named Burke, last but not least, Rita Connors.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on March 31, 2017, 05:39:29 PM
And the real name of the main character in Prison Break is Wentworth Miller.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on March 31, 2017, 05:47:06 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on March 31, 2017, 05:39:29 PM
And the real name of the main character in Prison Break is Wentworth Miller.
Prison Break is starting back next week!!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tyrone girl on March 31, 2017, 08:35:33 PM
This is doing my head in. I can't find it on BBC iplayer. Is on my fone but not the tv
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on March 31, 2017, 09:13:27 PM
I still can't find it via the TV. Others watch it via the App?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tyrone girl on March 31, 2017, 09:42:35 PM
Found it benny. Go to search type in Storyville then it will bring u into lots of shows go to u see a thing with 8 episodes tho it doesn't say the name.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on March 31, 2017, 11:00:18 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on March 31, 2017, 01:45:50 PM
Is it the one about death of Novelist Michael Peterson's wife?
It is this one ok. No Title on it if searching via TV
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on April 03, 2017, 11:35:45 AM
Started watching Friday Night Lights over the weekend. Had never seen any of it before. Very good.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JoG2 on April 03, 2017, 11:37:20 AM
Quote from: laoislad on April 03, 2017, 11:35:45 AM
Started watching Friday Night Lights over the weekend. Had never seen any of it before. Very good.

Brilliant show.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on April 03, 2017, 12:07:07 PM
Quote from: laoislad on April 03, 2017, 11:35:45 AM
Started watching Friday Night Lights over the weekend. Had never seen any of it before. Very good.

It is complete American cheese bu I really enjoyed it as well I have to say. The last couple of seasons are a bit shit though!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on April 03, 2017, 12:15:35 PM
Quote from: screenexile on April 03, 2017, 12:07:07 PM
Quote from: laoislad on April 03, 2017, 11:35:45 AM
Started watching Friday Night Lights over the weekend. Had never seen any of it before. Very good.

It is complete American cheese bu I really enjoyed it as well I have to say. The last couple of seasons are a bit shit though!!

I watched 2 series of it then the cheese got the better of me.  I started to think i'm too grown up to be watching this  ???
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on April 03, 2017, 12:17:16 PM
Well it's been a hard oul slog but we are finally there.  Series finale of The Walking Dead tonight.  I've almost thrown the towell in a few times over the past few weeks.  Expecting fireworks tonight or i think that could be the death of it for me.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on April 03, 2017, 12:24:36 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on April 03, 2017, 12:17:16 PM
Well it's been a hard oul slog but we are finally there.  Series finale of The Walking Dead tonight.  I've almost thrown the towell in a few times over the past few weeks.  Expecting fireworks tonight or i think that could be the death of it for me.
I've enjoyed this season. Looking forward to watching the finale.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: leenie on April 03, 2017, 07:39:34 PM
Anyone watch the O.A ?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Up The Middle on April 04, 2017, 08:47:57 AM
Quote from: leenie on April 03, 2017, 07:39:34 PM
Anyone watch the O.A ?

Well worth watching. One of the best ive seen in a while.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JoG2 on April 04, 2017, 11:18:18 AM
Quote from: lurganblue on April 03, 2017, 12:17:16 PM
Well it's been a hard oul slog but we are finally there.  Series finale of The Walking Dead tonight.  I've almost thrown the towell in a few times over the past few weeks.  Expecting fireworks tonight or i think that could be the death of it for me.

I'd say the towel was thrown in last night ! Ne'er another second will I give to that fecking show
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on April 04, 2017, 11:19:54 AM
Walking Dead is basically no further forward at the end of season 7 than they were at the end of season 6. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: themac_23 on April 04, 2017, 12:30:54 PM
Prison Break back tonight i think, not sure if its being shown in the UK yet but I'm sure it won't be hard to get a stream online, have decent hopes for it as its the writer from s01 and s02 back on board, some great characters in the show, heres hoping
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on April 04, 2017, 02:53:12 PM
Quote from: JoG2 on April 04, 2017, 11:18:18 AM
Quote from: lurganblue on April 03, 2017, 12:17:16 PM
Well it's been a hard oul slog but we are finally there.  Series finale of The Walking Dead tonight.  I've almost thrown the towell in a few times over the past few weeks.  Expecting fireworks tonight or i think that could be the death of it for me.

I'd say the towel was thrown in last night ! Ne'er another second will I give to that fecking show
Liar. You'll watch it again next season.
I've enjoyed this season but was disappointed with the finale alright.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ballinaman on April 04, 2017, 03:52:00 PM
Quote from: laoislad on April 04, 2017, 02:53:12 PM
Quote from: JoG2 on April 04, 2017, 11:18:18 AM
Quote from: lurganblue on April 03, 2017, 12:17:16 PM
Well it's been a hard oul slog but we are finally there.  Series finale of The Walking Dead tonight.  I've almost thrown the towell in a few times over the past few weeks.  Expecting fireworks tonight or i think that could be the death of it for me.

I'd say the towel was thrown in last night ! Ne'er another second will I give to that fecking show
Liar. You'll watch it again next season.
I've enjoyed this season but was disappointed with the finale alright.
A load of shite it was, the tiger was the only lad to come out of it with any credit. Can't wait until October where I will continue to watch and give out about it while doing so....
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: mrdeeds on April 04, 2017, 06:37:05 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on April 04, 2017, 03:52:00 PM
Quote from: laoislad on April 04, 2017, 02:53:12 PM
Quote from: JoG2 on April 04, 2017, 11:18:18 AM
Quote from: lurganblue on April 03, 2017, 12:17:16 PM
Well it's been a hard oul slog but we are finally there.  Series finale of The Walking Dead tonight.  I've almost thrown the towell in a few times over the past few weeks.  Expecting fireworks tonight or i think that could be the death of it for me.

I'd say the towel was thrown in last night ! Ne'er another second will I give to that fecking show
Liar. You'll watch it again next season.
I've enjoyed this season but was disappointed with the finale alright.
A load of shite it was, the tiger was the only lad to come out of it with any credit. Can't wait until October where I will continue to watch and give out about it while doing so....

It should set up next season well. Writers will be aware of criticism this season so will go all out.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Hereiam on April 04, 2017, 07:20:24 PM
The first episode of this season was by far the most tense and i thought it was gona be a good season. Unfortunately it was a poor one and i like many might not bother about it any more
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: leenie on April 04, 2017, 08:49:53 PM
Quote from: Up The Middle on April 04, 2017, 08:47:57 AM
Quote from: leenie on April 03, 2017, 07:39:34 PM
Anyone watch the O.A ?

Well worth watching. One of the best ive seen in a while.

V intriguing but seriously weird
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: straightred on April 04, 2017, 11:02:15 PM
Quote from: laoislad on April 03, 2017, 11:35:45 AM
Started watching Friday Night Lights over the weekend. Had never seen any of it before. Very good.

Its great - few years now since i worked my way through it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on April 06, 2017, 09:43:28 AM
Ah f*ck i got watching that walking dead sh*ite last night.  I suspected that they had left us needing too much in the last episode and that proved to be the case.  Even then they filled it with a load of un-necessary crap.  How many times did we have to see sasha in the dark with earphones on? her cut scenes with Abraham were also boring as feck.  And what was that monologue at the end all about?

Maybe the writers will get a kick up the ass over the summer
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on April 08, 2017, 09:21:38 AM
13 Reasons Why on Netflix is a decent show. Bosch is back soon I think and I think Gomorrah is back in May.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: DuffleKing on April 08, 2017, 10:05:31 AM

Where can Bosch be seen?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on April 08, 2017, 10:20:45 AM
Just finished Big Little Lies last night, I thought it was very good.
Nicely set up for another series.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on April 08, 2017, 11:34:30 AM
Quote from: DuffleKing on April 08, 2017, 10:05:31 AM

Where can Bosch be seen?

Amazon Prime. Exodus if you have Kodi.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: The Stallion on April 08, 2017, 12:42:41 PM
I'm about 3 or 4 episodes into Big Little Lies, quite good so far.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on April 09, 2017, 03:25:39 PM
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on April 08, 2017, 10:20:45 AM
Just finished Big Little Lies last night, I thought it was very good.
Nicely set up for another series.
I thought it was more for chicks that? The wife is watching it and said I probably wouldn't like it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: The Stallion on April 09, 2017, 03:39:34 PM
Maybe she just doesn't like spending time with you?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on April 09, 2017, 11:06:14 PM
Big little lies is quality! Plenty of Kidman showing off her bod!!

Line of duty had some finish there tonight!!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on April 09, 2017, 11:10:01 PM
Quote from: laoislad on April 09, 2017, 03:25:39 PM
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on April 08, 2017, 10:20:45 AM
Just finished Big Little Lies last night, I thought it was very good.
Nicely set up for another series.
I thought it was more for chicks that? The wife is watching it and said I probably wouldn't like it.
I thought that at the start,but its well written and a nice dark sense of humour.  Worth a watch imo.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on April 09, 2017, 11:10:39 PM
Quote from: hardstation on April 09, 2017, 11:06:56 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on April 09, 2017, 11:06:14 PM
Big little lies is quality! Plenty of Kidman showing off her bod!!

Line of duty had some finish there tonight!!!
Didn't see that coming at all. Feckin hell!
The writer is pretty good and not letting the viewers see what is coming! Jaw literally on the floor.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on April 10, 2017, 08:56:12 AM
Big Little Lies is very good, only three into it though.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JoG2 on April 10, 2017, 09:47:19 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on April 09, 2017, 11:10:39 PM
Quote from: hardstation on April 09, 2017, 11:06:56 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on April 09, 2017, 11:06:14 PM
Big little lies is quality! Plenty of Kidman showing off her bod!!

Line of duty had some finish there tonight!!!
Didn't see that coming at all. Feckin hell!
The writer is pretty good and not letting the viewers see what is coming! Jaw literally on the floor.

Mad finish to Line of Duty last night! Superb show
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Boycey on April 10, 2017, 10:19:35 PM
Just watched the season end of Homeland, what a load of bollix
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on April 10, 2017, 11:01:27 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on April 10, 2017, 08:56:12 AM
Big Little Lies is very good, only three into it though.

Was cracking tonight!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on April 12, 2017, 01:08:09 PM
He's back - 
Better Call Saul S.3 just started the other day.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Olly on April 12, 2017, 10:16:34 PM
Does anyone know if Netflix or any other platform has the episode when Miley was tackling the woman Fidelma in the hayshed behind Biddy's back?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Olly on April 12, 2017, 10:25:23 PM
Can only get this - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hOLV9jBdc74
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on April 12, 2017, 11:11:53 PM
Check out Dr Foster on Netflix if you're looking a wee stocking filler series to keep you going. Only 5 episodes.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on April 13, 2017, 01:38:18 PM
Someone told me to watch Rick & Morty. . . What in holy good lord??!!!

It's completely off the scale bonkers but it might also brilliant. Seriously intense as well for a cartoon!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on April 13, 2017, 04:54:13 PM
Check out Regular Show if you're into cartoons that are for kids but aren't really for kids. Not as intense as R&M.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: stiffler on April 13, 2017, 09:18:16 PM
13 reasons why on Netflix , good show.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on April 14, 2017, 12:13:52 AM
I happened upon a series (in torrent world)  called Bosch, after old friend Harry Bosch. I wasn't aware that such a series existed about Harry Bosch. I don't know who made it or where honest folk can view it, but it's available 'out there'.
So far, a few episodes  into series 1, it's excellent, different from the books as it would have to be, but at the same time time it's Bosch, obsessive procedural Bosch, 'everyone matters or no one matters'.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Estimator on April 14, 2017, 12:19:09 AM
Quote from: stiffler on April 13, 2017, 09:18:16 PM
13 reasons why on Netflix , good show.

Only 4 episodes in, but v good so far.

Quote from: Main Street on April 14, 2017, 12:13:52 AM
I happened upon a series (in torrent world)  called Bosch, after old friend Harry Bosch. I wasn't aware that such a series existed about Harry Bosch. I don't know who made it or where honest folk can view it, but it's available 'out there'.
So far, a few episodes  into series 1, it's excellent, different from the books as it would have to be, but at the same time time it's Bosch, obsessive procedural Bosch, 'everyone matters or no one matters'.

'Tis an Amazon original. So anyone with Amazon prime can access it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on April 14, 2017, 12:48:13 AM
Quote from: Main Street on April 14, 2017, 12:13:52 AM
I happened upon a series (in torrent world)  called Bosch, after old friend Harry Bosch. I wasn't aware that such a series existed about Harry Bosch. I don't know who made it or where honest folk can view it, but it's available 'out there'.
So far, a few episodes  into series 1, it's excellent, different from the books as it would have to be, but at the same time time it's Bosch, obsessive procedural Bosch, 'everyone matters or no one matters'.
Keep meaning to watch it. Love the books and I didn't think any tv show would do it justice but will give this a go.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Newbridge Exile on April 14, 2017, 05:03:11 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on April 14, 2017, 12:48:13 AM
Quote from: Main Street on April 14, 2017, 12:13:52 AM
I happened upon a series (in torrent world)  called Bosch, after old friend Harry Bosch. I wasn't aware that such a series existed about Harry Bosch. I don't know who made it or where honest folk can view it, but it's available 'out there'.
So far, a few episodes  into series 1, it's excellent, different from the books as it would have to be, but at the same time time it's Bosch, obsessive procedural Bosch, 'everyone matters or no one matters'.
Keep meaning to watch it. Love the books and I didn't think any tv show would do it justice but will give this a go.
Yep great show, there have been 2 series on Amazon so far
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: AZOffaly on April 14, 2017, 11:12:12 AM
Quote from: Newbridge Exile on April 14, 2017, 05:03:11 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on April 14, 2017, 12:48:13 AM
Quote from: Main Street on April 14, 2017, 12:13:52 AM
I happened upon a series (in torrent world)  called Bosch, after old friend Harry Bosch. I wasn't aware that such a series existed about Harry Bosch. I don't know who made it or where honest folk can view it, but it's available 'out there'.
So far, a few episodes  into series 1, it's excellent, different from the books as it would have to be, but at the same time time it's Bosch, obsessive procedural Bosch, 'everyone matters or no one matters'.
Keep meaning to watch it. Love the books and I didn't think any tv show would do it justice but will give this a go.
Yep great show, there have been 2 series on Amazon so far

Very good show. It took me a while to warm to it as I had a different image of Bosch in my head from the books, but it's excellent if you like the books.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Owen Brannigan on April 14, 2017, 11:24:00 AM
Quote from: AZOffaly on April 14, 2017, 11:12:12 AM
Quote from: Newbridge Exile on April 14, 2017, 05:03:11 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on April 14, 2017, 12:48:13 AM
Quote from: Main Street on April 14, 2017, 12:13:52 AM
I happened upon a series (in torrent world)  called Bosch, after old friend Harry Bosch. I wasn't aware that such a series existed about Harry Bosch. I don't know who made it or where honest folk can view it, but it's available 'out there'.
So far, a few episodes  into series 1, it's excellent, different from the books as it would have to be, but at the same time time it's Bosch, obsessive procedural Bosch, 'everyone matters or no one matters'.
Keep meaning to watch it. Love the books and I didn't think any tv show would do it justice but will give this a go.
Yep great show, there have been 2 series on Amazon so far

Very good show. It took me a while to warm to it as I had a different image of Bosch in my head from the books, but it's excellent if you like the books.

It is particularly well cast especially Titus Welliver in the title role.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on April 14, 2017, 11:34:56 AM
Quote from: Owen Brannigan on April 14, 2017, 11:24:00 AM
Quote from: AZOffaly on April 14, 2017, 11:12:12 AM
Quote from: Newbridge Exile on April 14, 2017, 05:03:11 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on April 14, 2017, 12:48:13 AM
Quote from: Main Street on April 14, 2017, 12:13:52 AM
I happened upon a series (in torrent world)  called Bosch, after old friend Harry Bosch. I wasn't aware that such a series existed about Harry Bosch. I don't know who made it or where honest folk can view it, but it's available 'out there'.
So far, a few episodes  into series 1, it's excellent, different from the books as it would have to be, but at the same time time it's Bosch, obsessive procedural Bosch, 'everyone matters or no one matters'.
Keep meaning to watch it. Love the books and I didn't think any tv show would do it justice but will give this a go.
Yep great show, there have been 2 series on Amazon so far

Very good show. It took me a while to warm to it as I had a different image of Bosch in my head from the books, but it's excellent if you like the books.

It is particularly well cast especially Titus Welliver in the title role.
I had an image of Harry's house, something on stilts with a veranda but nothing as fancy as the dramatised glass palace architecture creation.
I saw in the credits that Michael Connolly is involved with the production and the script. This is where life imitates art as Harry's house on stilts was built with the funds Harry received from working as technical advisor on a tv drama based on one of his cases.
The first season of Bosch delves straight into City of Bones. If it follows, one season to unravel a Harry Bosch case,  we could be looking at a multi season Bosch drama fest.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on April 14, 2017, 01:38:47 PM
Quote from: Main Street on April 14, 2017, 11:34:56 AM
Quote from: Owen Brannigan on April 14, 2017, 11:24:00 AM
Quote from: AZOffaly on April 14, 2017, 11:12:12 AM
Quote from: Newbridge Exile on April 14, 2017, 05:03:11 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on April 14, 2017, 12:48:13 AM
Quote from: Main Street on April 14, 2017, 12:13:52 AM
I happened upon a series (in torrent world)  called Bosch, after old friend Harry Bosch. I wasn't aware that such a series existed about Harry Bosch. I don't know who made it or where honest folk can view it, but it's available 'out there'.
So far, a few episodes  into series 1, it's excellent, different from the books as it would have to be, but at the same time time it's Bosch, obsessive procedural Bosch, 'everyone matters or no one matters'.
Keep meaning to watch it. Love the books and I didn't think any tv show would do it justice but will give this a go.
Yep great show, there have been 2 series on Amazon so far

Very good show. It took me a while to warm to it as I had a different image of Bosch in my head from the books, but it's excellent if you like the books.

It is particularly well cast especially Titus Welliver in the title role.
I had an image of Harry's house, something on stilts with a veranda but nothing as fancy as the dramatised glass palace architecture creation.
I saw in the credits that Michael Connolly is involved with the production and the script. This is where life imitates art as Harry's house on stilts was built with the funds Harry received from working as technical advisor on a tv drama based on one of his cases.
The first season of Bosch delves straight into City of Bones. If it follows, one season to unravel a Harry Bosch case,  we could be looking at a multi season Bosch drama fest.
I have often followed Harry's movements on Woodrow Wilson Drive and over Mulholland etc. on Google Maps so I have a fair idea of what his house should look like. Yes, I am a sad bastid  ;D
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on April 14, 2017, 08:48:01 PM
Norway's state tv station has opened much of its music archives since years.
On it is a treasure trove of high quality video recordings of live concerts, from the international summer festivals  eg Kalvoya Festival, tv studio concerts and random music events around Norway.
I came across a (previously unseen by me) 38min long live concert of The Dubliners from the summer of 1980 in a place called Harstad, which is about as remote as Craggy Island. The concert is relaxed and is simply a visual and audio feast..
https://tv.nrk.no/serie/festspillene-i-nord-norge/FTRO20002080/01-11-1980 (https://tv.nrk.no/serie/festspillene-i-nord-norge/FTRO20002080/01-11-1980)

Others which caught my eye and you'll see how to search the archives for whatever tickles your fancy.

1993  Dick Gaughan - Shipwrecked
https://tv.nrk.no/serie/roots-93/FHLD30000993/08-10-1993#t=5m57s (https://tv.nrk.no/serie/roots-93/FHLD30000993/08-10-1993#t=5m57s)

1968 Bert Jansch - A woman like You
https://tv.nrk.no/serie/visefestival-i-kroa/FBUA07005768/07-06-1968#t=7m55s (https://tv.nrk.no/serie/visefestival-i-kroa/FBUA07005768/07-06-1968#t=7m55s)

Kalvøya is an Island on Oslo Fjord, use to have a big music festival every summer

1985 Kalvøyafestivalen -  Leonard Cohen
https://tv.nrk.no/serie/kalvoeyafestivalen/FUHA10007285/06-07-1985#t=19m20s (https://tv.nrk.no/serie/kalvoeyafestivalen/FUHA10007285/06-07-1985#t=19m20s)

1978 Kalvøyafestivalen - Joan Baez
https://tv.nrk.no/serie/kalvoeyafestivalen/FUHA03002278/07-11-1978 (https://tv.nrk.no/serie/kalvoeyafestivalen/FUHA03002278/07-11-1978)

1993 The Chieftains   The Mountain Top, etc
https://tv.nrk.no/serie/roots-93/FHLD10000993/24-09-1993#t=5m3s (https://tv.nrk.no/serie/roots-93/FHLD10000993/24-09-1993#t=5m3s)

Paul Brady -  Crazy Dreams  etc.
https://tv.nrk.no/serie/roots-92/FHLD30000192/01-06-1992# (https://tv.nrk.no/serie/roots-92/FHLD30000192/01-06-1992#)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Boycey on April 17, 2017, 09:25:58 PM
Quote from: stiffler on April 13, 2017, 09:18:16 PM
13 reasons why on Netflix , good show.

My other half has just started me on this, any other opinions?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: DuffleKing on April 17, 2017, 11:02:57 PM
Quote from: Boycey on April 17, 2017, 09:25:58 PM
Quote from: stiffler on April 13, 2017, 09:18:16 PM
13 reasons why on Netflix , good show.

My other half has just started me on this, any other opinions?

4 episodes in and I've lost the will to live. Padded out, American idealistic crap so far
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Hound on April 18, 2017, 03:04:23 PM
Quote from: Main Street on April 12, 2017, 01:08:09 PM
He's back - 
Better Call Saul S.3 just started the other day.
I'm a very late comer to Breaking Bad. Not long into Season 3. Do I watch them all to very end first, or does Better Call Saul start before the final series of BB ends? 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Hardy on April 18, 2017, 03:17:19 PM
Quote from: Hound on April 18, 2017, 03:04:23 PM
Quote from: Main Street on April 12, 2017, 01:08:09 PM
He's back - 
Better Call Saul S.3 just started the other day.
I'm a very late comer to Breaking Bad. Not long into Season 3. Do I watch them all to very end first, or does Better Call Saul start before the final series of BB ends? 

BCS is Saul's life (as Jimmy McGill, his real name) before BB starts. It's not necessary to watch BB to understand and fully appreciate BCS in its own right and the storylines don't interlink at all, so far. Inevitably, familiarity with Saul in BB enriches the BCS experience but it's not in any way necessary to see all of BB before watching BCS. Mike from BB is also a leading character in BCS and we're told Gus Fring makes his appearance this series.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ONeill on April 18, 2017, 03:40:31 PM
...and we've had Tuco Salamanca and the mad twins/cousins.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: leenie on April 22, 2017, 11:34:59 AM
Like others I'm always behind when it comes to shows...
Finished boardwalk empire .. brilliant show and fantastic ending - never expected that.. well impressed.

Now I need a new one ?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Owen Brannigan on April 22, 2017, 11:42:07 AM
Bosch Season 3 available on Amazon Prime
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: The Stallion on April 22, 2017, 11:51:52 AM
Quote from: leenie on April 22, 2017, 11:34:59 AM
Like others I'm always behind when it comes to shows...
Finished boardwalk empire .. brilliant show and fantastic ending - never expected that.. well impressed.

Now I need a new one ?


A few suggestions, happy to narrow it down if you're after a certain genre:

Drama:
The Wire
Breaking Bad
Mad Men
True Detective (Season 1)
Fargo
Black Mirror
In Treatment

Comedy:
The Trip
Curb your Enthusiasm
Flight of the Conchords
Veep
Silicon Valley

One to watch with the wife /girlfriend that turns out to be better than you expected:
The Good Wife
Orange is the new Black
Big Little Lies

Subtitled Drama:
The Bridge
The Killing
Spiral
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Owen Brannigan on April 22, 2017, 12:39:59 PM
Happy Valley (Seasons 1& 2)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on April 23, 2017, 12:55:36 AM
Gus was in the latest episode of Saul. Also the possibility of the show going beyond BB as there are clips of Saul in the future keeping a low profile.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: leenie on April 23, 2017, 10:33:40 AM
Quote from: The Stallion on April 22, 2017, 11:51:52 AM
Quote from: leenie on April 22, 2017, 11:34:59 AM
Like others I'm always behind when it comes to shows...
Finished boardwalk empire .. brilliant show and fantastic ending - never expected that.. well impressed.

Now I need a new one ?


A few suggestions, happy to narrow it down if you're after a certain genre:

Drama:
The Wire
Breaking Bad
Mad Men
True Detective (Season 1)
Fargo
Black Mirror
In Treatment

Comedy:
The Trip
Curb your Enthusiasm
Flight of the Conchords
Veep
Silicon Valley

One to watch with the wife /girlfriend that turns out to be better than you expected:
The Good Wife
Orange is the new Black
Big Little Lies

Subtitled Drama
The Bridge
The Killing
Spiral
Not a bb fan but loved mad men - black mirror
I'd say the next one Is between either the wire / fargo ..

As a female ;D - I like well written / well acted shows - v fussy on my comedy's - but will give one of them a go
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on April 23, 2017, 12:01:25 PM
Watched Good Behaviour on a flight home from America. 9 episodes I think. Decent show about a girl out of prison trying to win back her son but also gets mixed up along with a hitman.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: macdanger2 on April 24, 2017, 10:50:30 AM
Just finished the first season of Ray Donovan, very good series
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: The Stallion on April 24, 2017, 11:07:02 AM
Quote from: leenie on April 23, 2017, 10:33:40 AM
Quote from: The Stallion on April 22, 2017, 11:51:52 AM
Quote from: leenie on April 22, 2017, 11:34:59 AM
Like others I'm always behind when it comes to shows...
Finished boardwalk empire .. brilliant show and fantastic ending - never expected that.. well impressed.

Now I need a new one ?


A few suggestions, happy to narrow it down if you're after a certain genre:

Drama:
The Wire
Breaking Bad
Mad Men
True Detective (Season 1)
Fargo
Black Mirror
In Treatment

Comedy:
The Trip
Curb your Enthusiasm
Flight of the Conchords
Veep
Silicon Valley

One to watch with the wife /girlfriend that turns out to be better than you expected:
The Good Wife
Orange is the new Black
Big Little Lies

Subtitled Drama
The Bridge
The Killing
Spiral
Not a bb fan but loved mad men - black mirror
I'd say the next one Is between either the wire / fargo ..

As a female ;D - I like well written / well acted shows - v fussy on my comedy's - but will give one of them a go


If you decide to watch the Wire be sure to persevere theough the first couple of episodes which aren't great to be honest. After that it gets a lot better. Well written and some brilliant characters.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on April 24, 2017, 12:02:52 PM
Quote from: Hardy on April 18, 2017, 03:17:19 PM
Quote from: Hound on April 18, 2017, 03:04:23 PM
Quote from: Main Street on April 12, 2017, 01:08:09 PM
He's back - 
Better Call Saul S.3 just started the other day.
I'm a very late comer to Breaking Bad. Not long into Season 3. Do I watch them all to very end first, or does Better Call Saul start before the final series of BB ends? 

BCS is Saul's life (as Jimmy McGill, his real name) before BB starts. It's not necessary to watch BB to understand and fully appreciate BCS in its own right and the storylines don't interlink at all, so far. Inevitably, familiarity with Saul in BB enriches the BCS experience but it's not in any way necessary to see all of BB before watching BCS. Mike from BB is also a leading character in BCS and we're told Gus Fring makes his appearance this series.
I'd say Hound should stay on the trail to the end with BB seeing as he's at S3 and don't intermingle BB with BCS.
He can watch BCS after he's finished with BB.

The storylines from both series do naturally interlink because BCS is a prequel not a spin off, but the storylines are not interlinked to a spoiling extent. Knowing what happens in BB does not  spoil your viewing of BCS.

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Newbridge Exile on April 24, 2017, 01:26:08 PM
Line of duty maintaining  the high standards of the first 3 series , brilliant show
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on April 24, 2017, 01:35:10 PM
Quote from: Newbridge Exile on April 24, 2017, 01:26:08 PM
Line of duty maintaining  the high standards of the first 3 series , brilliant show

But who da hell has killed the girls? or anyone for that matter??? is a cracking show

the lawyer has had two brilliant lines (put downs) calling Dunbar Pasley and your man Ironside
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: johnneycool on April 24, 2017, 01:37:51 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on April 24, 2017, 01:35:10 PM
Quote from: Newbridge Exile on April 24, 2017, 01:26:08 PM
Line of duty maintaining  the high standards of the first 3 series , brilliant show

But who da hell has killed the girls? or anyone for that matter??? is a cracking show

the lawyer has had two brilliant lines (put downs) calling Dunbar Pasley and your man Ironside

I'm late to it and don't know who's been killed and by whom, but its gripping in fairness will all the skullduggery and backhandedness, you don't know who's covering for who all the time.

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on April 24, 2017, 01:38:53 PM
Quote from: johnneycool on April 24, 2017, 01:37:51 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on April 24, 2017, 01:35:10 PM
Quote from: Newbridge Exile on April 24, 2017, 01:26:08 PM
Line of duty maintaining  the high standards of the first 3 series , brilliant show

But who da hell has killed the girls? or anyone for that matter??? is a cracking show

the lawyer has had two brilliant lines (put downs) calling Dunbar Pasley and your man Ironside

I'm late to it and don't know who's been killed and by whom, but its gripping in fairness will all the skullduggery and backhandedness, you don't know who's covering for who all the time.

You're ok Johnney, know one knows
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on April 24, 2017, 01:40:49 PM
Quote from: Newbridge Exile on April 24, 2017, 01:26:08 PM
Line of duty maintaining  the high standards of the first 3 series , brilliant show
Super stuff. I have watched it since S1 E1 years ago and it helps with some of the back-story they are referencing but it certainly sheds no light on who is the baddy in this series! Hastings was certainly suspected a couple of series ago due to his masonic links etc. It's great stuff.

If you lads ever get an infection in your arm (or anywhere else that you value  :o) make sure and get it seen about!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on April 24, 2017, 02:24:26 PM
Dunbar's character is brilliant... laddies!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on April 24, 2017, 02:32:33 PM
The LOD s4 lawyer had a main role in a medic drama
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on April 24, 2017, 01:38:53 PM
Quote from: johnneycool on April 24, 2017, 01:37:51 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on April 24, 2017, 01:35:10 PM
Quote from: Newbridge Exile on April 24, 2017, 01:26:08 PM
Line of duty maintaining  the high standards of the first 3 series , brilliant show

But who da hell has killed the girls? or anyone for that matter??? is a cracking show

the lawyer has had two brilliant lines (put downs) calling Dunbar Pasley and your man Ironside

I'm late to it and don't know who's been killed and by whom, but its gripping in fairness will all the skullduggery and backhandedness, you don't know who's covering for who all the time.

You're ok Johnney, know one knows
We can rule out Steve,Ted and Kate,
however, 'I suspect everyone else and I suspect no one' ;D
If it's chronic narcissist Roz, that would be too obvious, wouldn't it?
That creepy assistant Chief Constable Derek has emerged into the top of the suspect zone, him being Tony's chief from S1. Tony who was blackmailed because of a body stored in a freezer which contained his dna and was there not a balaclava attacker in S1?  The suspense's on a par with the sight of Dave O'Leary as he placed the ball for that 5th penalty, a tv audience holds its breath.

Why did Maneet betray the AC squad and lay the false trail? Who's putting the squeeze on her? was there a clue I missed?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on April 24, 2017, 03:17:24 PM
***LOD SPOILER ALERT**

Really enjoying LOD it was great last night again but found myself screaming at the TV for somebody to ask the question "WHY THE f**k IS YOUR ARM CUT OFF???!!!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on April 24, 2017, 04:54:56 PM
Fair idea who balaclava man is, but it's really a multi-faceted story where 2 or 3 are going to get their comeuppances.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Avondhu star on April 24, 2017, 05:10:11 PM
Quote from: screenexile on April 24, 2017, 02:24:26 PM
Dunbar's character is brilliant... laddies!
He is a great character actor. The scene in episode 3 of the latest series when Roz turned the interview around against him was as good a bit of telly Ive seen in a long time
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Newbridge Exile on April 30, 2017, 10:37:39 PM
Magnificent Finale to Line of Duty
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on May 01, 2017, 12:19:52 AM
Yes great finish with most of the loose ends tied up bar who H is.... my money is on Dunbar!! So it is  ;D
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: LeoMc on May 01, 2017, 08:21:57 AM
Quote from: bennydorano on April 24, 2017, 04:54:56 PM
Fair idea who balaclava man is, but it's really a multi-faceted story where 2 or 3 are going to get their comeuppances.
Were you right?  ;D
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on May 01, 2017, 09:25:21 AM
No, was convinced the Solicitor was a baddun, so, close!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on May 01, 2017, 09:51:02 AM
Dunbar has to be the top baddun. But then is that too obvious??
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on May 01, 2017, 01:22:14 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on May 01, 2017, 09:51:02 AM
Dunbar has to be the top baddun. But then is that too obvious??
That's the the route it appeared to be going down last season or the one before that and there were a couple of lingering shots of Hastings last night towards the end that appeared deliberate. They have never fully resolved his membership of the Mason's so I think there is more to come on this.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: 5 Sams on May 01, 2017, 09:50:00 PM
Im up to date with Better Call Saul....brilliant.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on May 01, 2017, 10:38:21 PM
Any good series on Netflix of Amazon Prime? Watching Girl Boss at the minute. Started off decent enough.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on May 01, 2017, 10:41:20 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on May 01, 2017, 10:38:21 PM
Any good series on Netflix of Amazon Prime? Watching Girl Boss at the minute. Started off decent enough.
Jim you're a wild man for the box set. Give the missus an oul foot massage.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on May 01, 2017, 11:08:48 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on May 01, 2017, 10:41:20 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on May 01, 2017, 10:38:21 PM
Any good series on Netflix of Amazon Prime? Watching Girl Boss at the minute. Started off decent enough.
Jim you're a wild man for the box set. Give the missus an oul foot massage.
The handy life of being a teacher. Must be great to be finished at 3pm everyday and have loads of time for box sets.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Owen Brannigan on May 01, 2017, 11:10:42 PM
Just finished watching Department Q shown on BBC4 and should be available on the iPlayer.  It is a set of three feature length films.  It is a Danish production with subtitles, a crime drama.

It was excellent, a very good scandi noir, stands easily alongside The Killing and The Bridge.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on May 02, 2017, 12:20:27 AM
LINE OF DUTY Spoiler,   get away te fck.

Quote from: bennydorano on May 01, 2017, 09:25:21 AM
No, was convinced the Solicitor was a baddun, so, close!
Close but no cigar,
I'll  take the spoiler award on this one
"That creepy assistant Chief Constable Derek has emerged into the top of the suspect zone, him being Tony's chief from S1. Tony who was blackmailed because of a body stored in a freezer which contained his dna and was there not a balaclava attacker in S1? "

This bit has not been resolved has it? i suppose we can only assume it was Derek who pressurised  Maneet?
QuoteWhy did Maneet betray the AC squad and lay the false trail? Who's putting the squeeze on her? was there a clue I missed?

How did Ted (the real "H") escape the noose? ;D
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JoG2 on May 02, 2017, 10:52:26 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on May 01, 2017, 12:19:52 AM
Yes great finish with most of the loose ends tied up bar who H is.... my money is on Dunbar!! So it is  ;D

If it is, the Met is bucked!

Great show, 6 episodes is the perfect length
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on May 02, 2017, 12:24:58 PM
Quote from: laoislad on May 01, 2017, 11:08:48 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on May 01, 2017, 10:41:20 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on May 01, 2017, 10:38:21 PM
Any good series on Netflix of Amazon Prime? Watching Girl Boss at the minute. Started off decent enough.
Jim you're a wild man for the box set. Give the missus an oul foot massage.
The handy life of being a teacher. Must be great to be finished at 3pm everyday and have loads of time for box sets.

Suppose I should save some box sets for the summer right enough! You would get through 2 box sets a week during the summer.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on May 02, 2017, 12:26:12 PM
Quote from: Owen Brannigan on May 01, 2017, 11:10:42 PM
Just finished watching Department Q shown on BBC4 and should be available on the iPlayer.  It is a set of three feature length films.  It is a Danish production with subtitles, a crime drama.

It was excellent, a very good scandi noir, stands easily alongside The Killing and The Bridge.

Sounds like my sort of thing! Will give it a go here.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Newbridge Exile on May 06, 2017, 01:00:33 AM
Quote from: JimStynes on May 01, 2017, 10:38:21 PM
Any good series on Netflix of Amazon Prime? Watching Girl Boss at the minute. Started off decent enough.
I am a couple of episode's into Sneaky Pete on Amazon at minute, really enjoyable so far
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: The Stallion on May 06, 2017, 05:43:56 AM
Watched the first couple of episodes of Sneaky Pete but I thought it was terrible.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on May 06, 2017, 07:32:26 AM
Up to date on a few series now.

Pretty little liars - Well acted intriguing storyline and one the Missus will like too very good!

Billions - After an OK first series it's really started to improve very good at the minute!

Line of Duty - Just keeps delivering excellent show!

Designated Survivor - Acting is a bit dodgy but it's a decent storyline so I'll finish it out anyway.

Girlboss- Again one the Missus likes its pretty funny and a less deep version of Girls.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on May 06, 2017, 08:37:19 AM
Screen you really don't need to use the missus as an excuse for you watching a woman's programme. What you watch whilst your nails are drying is your own business.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on May 06, 2017, 09:24:46 AM
Quote from: JimStynes on May 02, 2017, 12:26:12 PM
Quote from: Owen Brannigan on May 01, 2017, 11:10:42 PM
Just finished watching Department Q shown on BBC4 and should be available on the iPlayer.  It is a set of three feature length films.  It is a Danish production with subtitles, a crime drama.

It was excellent, a very good scandi noir, stands easily alongside The Killing and The Bridge.

Sounds like my sort of thing! Will give it a go here.

Finished this last night. Great show.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Up The Middle on May 08, 2017, 12:23:18 PM
Just finished 13 reasons why, really recommend it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Taylor on May 08, 2017, 12:44:29 PM
Quote from: Up The Middle on May 08, 2017, 12:23:18 PM
Just finished 13 reasons why, really recommend it.

Is it that good?

Watched the first episode and was forgettable at best
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Up The Middle on May 08, 2017, 01:51:42 PM
Quote from: Taylor on May 08, 2017, 12:44:29 PM
Quote from: Up The Middle on May 08, 2017, 12:23:18 PM
Just finished 13 reasons why, really recommend it.

Is it that good?

Watched the first episode and was forgettable at best

Watched 13 episodes in 3 nights. Have been looking for something new for a while as ive seen almost everything else.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tyrone girl on May 08, 2017, 02:44:07 PM
Cannot recommend Wentworth highly enough. Just watched the first few episodes of Season 5 and it is class.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Ethan Tremblay on May 08, 2017, 03:01:30 PM
Watched 13 reasons why over the last 2 weekends after it was all over the news and Fbook and that, thought it was good show but some disturbing scenes in the last few episodes.  Is it marketed for teenagers/ young adults? 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Up The Middle on May 08, 2017, 04:51:14 PM
Quote from: Ethan Tremblay on May 08, 2017, 03:01:30 PM
Watched 13 reasons why over the last 2 weekends after it was all over the news and Fbook and that, thought it was good show but some disturbing scenes in the last few episodes.  Is it marketed for teenagers/ young adults?

Was wondering that myself, was it glamorising suicide to an extent? Last episode had one scene in particular that was very hard to watch.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Ethan Tremblay on May 09, 2017, 09:58:21 AM
I wouldn't have said glamorise it, and surely enough the issues in the show need talked about, but one father of a real life suicide victim hit the nail on the head by saying it would plant a seed in the minds of young adults and can be interpreted as a solution to issues many young people face. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on May 10, 2017, 11:20:04 PM
No Tomorrow, Romantic Comedy drama. Easy viewing & fairly good.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on May 10, 2017, 11:55:57 PM
Second series of Versailles... I always disliked period dramas but this has a lot going for it
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: 5 Sams on May 11, 2017, 01:29:16 AM
Latest episode of Better Call Saul is superb.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on May 12, 2017, 02:31:02 PM
I've finished 3 seasons of Bosch
They're  based on extracts from the early books, a conclusion is reached at the end of the 3rd season, a variation on the Concrete Blonde. I read that there's a 4th season in some stage of production.
The 2nd book (The Black Ice) was skipped entirely, when Harry went to Mexico, imo it was the weakest book of the whole series with a convoluted plot.
Harry's actor is spot on but the age difference is big, Harry was about 40 at the outset and this tv Harry is about mid 50s. There are many good scenes left out from the strongest story line in the early books, The Last Coyote to do with Harry's investigation into his mother's murder and concurrent sessions with the police dept shrink (in Chinatown :)), for instance the scenes when LAPD's  A.I.D. arrested and attempted interrogation about 98 Pound's murder.
The books are first class, nevertheless the tv series is a good companion to the books.



Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggy90 on May 16, 2017, 10:02:37 PM
Little Boy Blue.
Harrowing.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on May 16, 2017, 10:44:56 PM
Quote from: ziggy90 on May 16, 2017, 10:02:37 PM
Little Boy Blue.
Harrowing.

Awful and just finished watching Three girls, x2 harrowing
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: An Watcher on May 16, 2017, 10:47:44 PM
Aye 3 girls was rough alright.  Might give it a miss tomorrow night as pretty disturbing stuff.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on May 16, 2017, 10:53:05 PM
Quote from: An Watcher on May 16, 2017, 10:47:44 PM
Aye 3 girls was rough alright.  Might give it a miss tomorrow night as pretty disturbing stuff.

Yeah me and missus said same thing! f**king hortible
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on May 17, 2017, 09:45:47 AM
Finished series 2 of Billions there. Much much better than the 1st series. Such a well performed show.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on May 17, 2017, 01:33:06 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on May 17, 2017, 09:45:47 AM
Finished series 2 of Billions there. Much much better than the 1st series. Such a well performed show.
It's great. Wouldn't have minded seeing a bit more of Chuck's missus in her "party gear" though  :-X :-*
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: leenie on May 23, 2017, 03:25:27 PM
The keepers ... a 7 episode series on Netflix
The Keepers reveals that the case of Sister Cathy Cesnik, while not very famous, is actually bigger than most of those referenced. Initially, the story does seem like just another singular whodunit situation. As the series goes on, the micro tik-tok of one woman's death expands to the macro investigation of a Catholic Church cover-up with a side of possible police corruption..

A must watch ...
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: thewobbler on May 23, 2017, 09:05:23 PM
Person of Interest reached its end in an unusually accomplished and satisfactory way for a TV series. So much so it needs a eulogy.

Scroll back far enough and you'll find me condemning series 1 of this show as steaming horseshit. But once the longer narrative started to play out in series 2, it became rather clever. Series 3 was absolutely genius. Series 4 and 5 not quite the same heights but each had 4-5 staggeringly good episodes.

If somehow HBO could take control of the team behind this concept, and give them a Wire-style freedom from making self contained episodes, in favour of always feeding an extended narrative, it could be the greatest TV ever.

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on May 24, 2017, 09:14:29 AM
I watched Person Of Interest from the start and finished it last year.  One of my favourite shows and a great ending.  Was actually on youtube last week reqatching that final scene between Harold and John, brilliant.  Some brilliant episodes in the show, some great scenes with powerful music too with the Jim Robinson German Spy scene one of my favourite (with the tune by Mogwai - I Know You Are, But What Am I), the Judgement episode end scene (Intro by The Xx) and the one after Carter went with Johnny Cash Hurt.

There was some big names attached to the show such as Jonathan Nolan and JJ Abrams.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Dinny Breen on May 24, 2017, 04:51:53 PM
Master of None on Netflix. A bit quirky but enjoyable and has some laugh out loud moments.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Cunny Funt on May 24, 2017, 05:23:23 PM
The new Twin peaks episodes was on Sky Atlantic last night. Weird shite altogether.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: leenie on May 24, 2017, 06:32:37 PM
Watching genius at moment, story of einsteins life - quite enjoyable
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Owen Brannigan on May 25, 2017, 04:01:06 PM
Anyone watching The Trial: A Murder in the Family one Channel 4 with a real jury assessing a fictious murder with a real judge and QCs conducting the prosecution and defence?  Started on Sunday night.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on May 25, 2017, 09:06:54 PM
Quote from: Owen Brannigan on May 25, 2017, 04:01:06 PM
Anyone watching The Trial: A Murder in the Family one Channel 4 with a real jury assessing a fictious murder with a real judge and QCs conducting the prosecution and defence?  Started on Sunday night.

Brilliant! Finale on now
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: 5 Sams on May 28, 2017, 06:20:47 PM
Quote from: leenie on May 23, 2017, 03:25:27 PM
The keepers ... a 7 episode series on Netflix
The Keepers reveals that the case of Sister Cathy Cesnik, while not very famous, is actually bigger than most of those referenced. Initially, the story does seem like just another singular whodunit situation. As the series goes on, the micro tik-tok of one woman's death expands to the macro investigation of a Catholic Church cover-up with a side of possible police corruption..

A must watch ...

Working my way through it this weekend..harrowing stuff at times!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on June 01, 2017, 11:13:12 PM
Quote from: Cunny Funt on May 24, 2017, 05:23:23 PM
The new Twin peaks episodes was on Sky Atlantic last night. Weird shite altogether.
I fell asleep twice.
I had to have it explained to me what was happening in the dream sequence, I found a good explanation here http://www.thewrap.com/twin-peaks-dream-sequence-analysis-analyzed-dale-cooper-laura-palmer/ (http://www.thewrap.com/twin-peaks-dream-sequence-analysis-analyzed-dale-cooper-laura-palmer/),
after that I had another look at the episode and it's pretty good,really well done.
Though it's still weird shite altogether
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: heffo on June 02, 2017, 08:23:02 AM
A Handmaids take is excellent
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on June 03, 2017, 07:25:21 PM
Just finished season 1 of 'The Girlfriend Experience' on Amazon prime there. A law student turned high class escort. Decent show. Just don't watch it with the children around! A right bit of dirt in it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Newbridge Exile on June 03, 2017, 08:33:41 PM
Quote from: Main Street on May 12, 2017, 02:31:02 PM
I've finished 3 seasons of Bosch
They're  based on extracts from the early books, a conclusion is reached at the end of the 3rd season, a variation on the Concrete Blonde. I read that there's a 4th season in some stage of production.
The 2nd book (The Black Ice) was skipped entirely, when Harry went to Mexico, imo it was the weakest book of the whole series with a convoluted plot.
Harry's actor is spot on but the age difference is big, Harry was about 40 at the outset and this tv Harry is about mid 50s. There are many good scenes left out from the strongest story line in the early books, The Last Coyote to do with Harry's investigation into his mother's murder and concurrent sessions with the police dept shrink (in Chinatown :)), for instance the scenes when LAPD's  A.I.D. arrested and attempted interrogation about 98 Pound's murder.
The books are first class, nevertheless the tv series is a good companion to the books.
I have never read any of the books but have  really enjoyed all 3 series of Bosch- personally thought series 3 was the highlight but all were very good
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Newbridge Exile on June 03, 2017, 08:36:16 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on May 23, 2017, 09:05:23 PM
Person of Interest reached its end in an unusually accomplished and satisfactory way for a TV series. So much so it needs a eulogy.

Scroll back far enough and you'll find me condemning series 1 of this show as steaming horseshit. But once the longer narrative started to play out in series 2, it became rather clever. Series 3 was absolutely genius. Series 4 and 5 not quite the same heights but each had 4-5 staggeringly good episodes.

If somehow HBO could take control of the team behind this concept, and give them a Wire-style freedom from making self contained episodes, in favour of always feeding an extended narrative, it could be the greatest TV ever.
One series I will have to catch up on, watched up to series 3 and have been meeting to get 4 & 5 watched
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Cunny Funt on June 03, 2017, 09:28:31 PM
Quote from: Main Street on June 01, 2017, 11:13:12 PM
Quote from: Cunny Funt on May 24, 2017, 05:23:23 PM
The new Twin peaks episodes was on Sky Atlantic last night. Weird shite altogether.
I fell asleep twice.
I had to have it explained to me what was happening in the dream sequence, I found a good explanation here http://www.thewrap.com/twin-peaks-dream-sequence-analysis-analyzed-dale-cooper-laura-palmer/ (http://www.thewrap.com/twin-peaks-dream-sequence-analysis-analyzed-dale-cooper-laura-palmer/),
after that I had another look at the episode and it's pretty good,really well done.
Though it's still weird shite altogether
Episode 3 and 4 was more comical viewing but still some weird shite altogether.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Ball Hopper on June 07, 2017, 04:43:53 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on May 17, 2017, 01:33:06 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on May 17, 2017, 09:45:47 AM
Finished series 2 of Billions there. Much much better than the 1st series. Such a well performed show.
It's great. Wouldn't have minded seeing a bit more of Chuck's missus in her "party gear" though  :-X :-*

Finished season 1 just now and have season 2 lined up for the rest of June (I'm a slow viewer, maybe 3 episodes a week).

Very intriguing shenanigans all over the place...great viewing.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on June 07, 2017, 06:51:38 AM
Paula - BBC / RTE Drama  Production, excellent show, quite disturbing at times.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on June 07, 2017, 07:27:21 AM
Quote from: bennydorano on June 07, 2017, 06:51:38 AM
Paula - BBC / RTE Drama  Production, excellent show, quite disturbing at times.

Lot of it filmed in Belfast and Carrick and county Down
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JoG2 on June 07, 2017, 10:56:00 AM
The Handmaid's Tale... Excellent show
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on June 07, 2017, 01:59:55 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on June 03, 2017, 07:25:21 PM
Just finished season 1 of 'The Girlfriend Experience' on Amazon prime there. A law student turned high class escort. Decent show. Just don't watch it with the children around! A right bit of dirt in it.

Had a day off there and watched it over the weekend/Monday. Sakes Jim that's as grim a series as I've ever watched. Very dark!!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: johnneycool on June 07, 2017, 03:35:46 PM
Poldark kicks off again this Sunday evening, 9PM.

Wonder is Ross the da of the young Warleggan ba due any day now as he'd a bit of bump and grind with the childhood sweetheart Elizabeth after the cousin (and her husband) passed away who married that snivelling wee shit George Warleggan the da before he goes and bankrupts Rosses mine by calling in the depts.

It's all go down in Cornwall with all the eye candy of Demelza, Elizabeth and the lovely Lady Caroline Penvenen
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on June 07, 2017, 05:34:16 PM
Quote from: screenexile on June 07, 2017, 01:59:55 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on June 03, 2017, 07:25:21 PM
Just finished season 1 of 'The Girlfriend Experience' on Amazon prime there. A law student turned high class escort. Decent show. Just don't watch it with the children around! A right bit of dirt in it.

Had a day off there and watched it over the weekend/Monday. Sakes Jim that's as grim a series as I've ever watched. Very dark!!!

You watched it though  ;) I see the next season hasn't been released but Anna Friel is in it.

Can't get into Person of Interest at all. Will stick with it but it's boring me slightly.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on June 08, 2017, 05:38:03 PM
Watched the finale of Leftovers S3 (to be aired in UK in July). An underwhelming finale and S3 overall was just ok. It couldn't live up to S2 anyway, S2 was just outstanding TV.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on June 08, 2017, 08:07:40 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on June 07, 2017, 05:34:16 PM
Quote from: screenexile on June 07, 2017, 01:59:55 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on June 03, 2017, 07:25:21 PM
Just finished season 1 of 'The Girlfriend Experience' on Amazon prime there. A law student turned high class escort. Decent show. Just don't watch it with the children around! A right bit of dirt in it.

Had a day off there and watched it over the weekend/Monday. Sakes Jim that's as grim a series as I've ever watched. Very dark!!!

You watched it though  ;) I see the next season hasn't been released but Anna Friel is in it.

Can't get into Person of Interest at all. Will stick with it but it's boring me slightly.
I was the same with Person of Interest and sacked it off after about 5 episodes. I like the sound of The Girlfriend Experience. Last episode of House of Cards tonight and then a new boxset will be hit.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on June 09, 2017, 09:56:11 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on June 08, 2017, 08:07:40 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on June 07, 2017, 05:34:16 PM
Quote from: screenexile on June 07, 2017, 01:59:55 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on June 03, 2017, 07:25:21 PM
Just finished season 1 of 'The Girlfriend Experience' on Amazon prime there. A law student turned high class escort. Decent show. Just don't watch it with the children around! A right bit of dirt in it.

Had a day off there and watched it over the weekend/Monday. Sakes Jim that's as grim a series as I've ever watched. Very dark!!!

You watched it though  ;) I see the next season hasn't been released but Anna Friel is in it.

Can't get into Person of Interest at all. Will stick with it but it's boring me slightly.
I was the same with Person of Interest and sacked it off after about 5 episodes. I like the sound of The Girlfriend Experience. Last episode of House of Cards tonight and then a new boxset will be hit.

You watch some shite.

POI is brilliant.

The Leftovers was a brilliant show, unique in that it was all done in 3 short seasons.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: dclane on June 09, 2017, 10:05:14 PM
Person of Interest is shite.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on June 10, 2017, 12:03:58 AM
Quote from: johnneycool on June 07, 2017, 03:35:46 PM
Poldark kicks off again this Sunday evening, 9PM.

Wonder is Ross the da of the young Warleggan ba due any day now as he'd a bit of bump and grind with the childhood sweetheart Elizabeth after the cousin (and her husband) passed away who married that snivelling wee shit George Warleggan the da before he goes and bankrupts Rosses mine by calling in the depts.

It's all go down in Cornwall with all the eye candy of Demelza, Elizabeth and the lovely Lady Caroline Penvenen
Didn't realise it's back on, think it's a great show to be honest
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on June 12, 2017, 09:47:35 PM
Very disappointed to learn that Designated Survivor has 21 episodes instead of the 12 episodes I thought it was. I'm far enough into it that I need to finish it out but my god it's awful
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Boycey on June 12, 2017, 09:49:49 PM
Quote from: gallsman on June 12, 2017, 09:47:35 PM
Very disappointed to learn that Designated Survivor has 21 episodes instead of the 12 episodes I thought it was. I'm far enough into it that I need to finish it out but my god it's awful

I tried but eventually gave up on it..
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on June 12, 2017, 09:58:11 PM
Quote from: Boycey on June 12, 2017, 09:49:49 PM
Quote from: gallsman on June 12, 2017, 09:47:35 PM
Very disappointed to learn that Designated Survivor has 21 episodes instead of the 12 episodes I thought it was. I'm far enough into it that I need to finish it out but my god it's awful

I tried but eventually gave up on it..

Thought it had potential but it's pure shite
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Minder on June 12, 2017, 09:59:16 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on June 12, 2017, 09:58:11 PM
Quote from: Boycey on June 12, 2017, 09:49:49 PM
Quote from: gallsman on June 12, 2017, 09:47:35 PM
Very disappointed to learn that Designated Survivor has 21 episodes instead of the 12 episodes I thought it was. I'm far enough into it that I need to finish it out but my god it's awful

I tried but eventually gave up on it..

Thought it had potential but it's pure shite

Yeah I tried it for a while but gave up
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on June 12, 2017, 10:06:29 PM
I like it!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on June 12, 2017, 10:26:58 PM
There are about five musical crescendos in every episode just after the boul Kiefer explains a political concept to everybody on screen and the viewer. It's like 24 (awful) crossed with an idiot's version of the West Wing.
Title: Spoiler Alert!! Spoiler Alert
Post by: johnneycool on June 13, 2017, 09:11:22 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on June 10, 2017, 12:03:58 AM
Quote from: johnneycool on June 07, 2017, 03:35:46 PM
Poldark kicks off again this Sunday evening, 9PM.

Wonder is Ross the da of the young Warleggan ba due any day now as he'd a bit of bump and grind with the childhood sweetheart Elizabeth after the cousin (and her husband) passed away who married that snivelling wee shit George Warleggan the da before he goes and bankrupts Rosses mine by calling in the depts.

It's all go down in Cornwall with all the eye candy of Demelza, Elizabeth and the lovely Lady Caroline Penvenen
Didn't realise it's back on, think it's a great show to be honest

The Ba is born a month early under a black moon ( all got a bit GOT there), the auld Aunt reckons its Ross's who's managed to pin Demelza again in the meantime, feckin hornball. Warleggan is going to boot the auld Aunt out for her jip.
Bergerac has bit the dust the same night and the niece has went and married the doctor on the sly, ker ching there for the doctor lad.
Title: Re: Spoiler Alert!! Spoiler Alert
Post by: Milltown Row2 on June 13, 2017, 10:00:20 AM
Quote from: johnneycool on June 13, 2017, 09:11:22 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on June 10, 2017, 12:03:58 AM
Quote from: johnneycool on June 07, 2017, 03:35:46 PM
Poldark kicks off again this Sunday evening, 9PM.

Wonder is Ross the da of the young Warleggan ba due any day now as he'd a bit of bump and grind with the childhood sweetheart Elizabeth after the cousin (and her husband) passed away who married that snivelling wee shit George Warleggan the da before he goes and bankrupts Rosses mine by calling in the depts.

It's all go down in Cornwall with all the eye candy of Demelza, Elizabeth and the lovely Lady Caroline Penvenen
Didn't realise it's back on, think it's a great show to be honest

The Ba is born a month early under a black moon ( all got a bit GOT there), the auld Aunt reckons its Ross's who's managed to pin Demelza again in the meantime, feckin hornball. Warleggan is going to boot the auld Aunt out for her jip.
Bergerac has bit the dust the same night and the niece has went and married the doctor on the sly, ker ching there for the doctor lad.

I could never get into period dramas at all, but this and there is another one I'm watching at the minute, Versailles, and they are great shows
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on June 13, 2017, 10:25:36 AM
I know i'm well behind the times but flying through House of Cards at the minute.  Half way through season 3. quality show.  Hard to believe yer woman is in her 50's!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: mrdeeds on June 15, 2017, 10:48:15 PM
Watching Atlantic on RTE1. Very good so far. Make you Eurosceptic.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: leenie on June 19, 2017, 03:50:59 PM
Anyone watching american gods?

Can't get into the hand maids tale at all ... just finished house of cards - excellent show
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on June 19, 2017, 03:54:22 PM
Anyone watching Riviera?

The first two episodes were decent, Ill stick with it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on June 22, 2017, 12:10:40 PM
I'm well into Hotel Beau Séjour,  a paranormal crime mystery set in Belgium, that somehow feels normal enough after a while.
Just don't get too bothered by the contradictions.  Belgium paranormal does not overly extrapolate on the theme, more a baked beans on toast paranormal. I suppose it is telling that the most interesting character in the drama, after the young girl, is a straight up ex-stasi female detective with a sterile personality. Perhaps sterile is over egging the description.

Overall I think the mystery drama is interesting enough,  scores marks for difference.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3543082/reviews?ref_=tt_urv (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3543082/reviews?ref_=tt_urv)

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on June 22, 2017, 04:05:28 PM
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on June 19, 2017, 03:54:22 PM
Anyone watching Riviera?

The first two episodes were decent, Ill stick with it.

Moving along nicely it should be a good show. I'm 4 in.

I don't know why but I keep watching "The Ranch" on Netflix. It's horrible don't ever watch it but I can't seem to stop myself. Canned laughter is the absolute worst. . . as long as swearing for the sake of it!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on June 22, 2017, 04:20:48 PM
New Hugh Laurie vehicle called Chance started on Universal channel. Looks like it might be good, Ep 1 was interesting.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: pearseog on June 22, 2017, 04:47:35 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on June 13, 2017, 10:25:36 AM
I know i'm well behind the times but flying through House of Cards at the minute.  Half way through season 3. quality show.  Hard to believe yer woman is in her 50's!

More hard to believe for me was that she was Jenny in Forest Gump.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: leenie on June 27, 2017, 12:29:57 PM
Watched the part 1 and 2 of twin peaks... wtf it's so weird .. never seen the original..

Should I stick with it
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on June 27, 2017, 12:51:48 PM
Quote from: screenexile on June 22, 2017, 04:05:28 PM
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on June 19, 2017, 03:54:22 PM
Anyone watching Riviera?

The first two episodes were decent, Ill stick with it.

Moving along nicely it should be a good show. I'm 4 in.

I don't know why but I keep watching "The Ranch" on Netflix. It's horrible don't ever watch it but I can't seem to stop myself. Canned laughter is the absolute worst. . . as long as swearing for the sake of it!!
Not much to boast about, Screen  ;)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Up The Middle on June 27, 2017, 04:37:22 PM
Quote from: leenie on June 19, 2017, 03:50:59 PM
Anyone watching american gods?

Can't get into the hand maids tale at all ... just finished house of cards - excellent show

I watched American Gods. Thought it was very good, but by fcuk is it weird. Watched 1 episode of the hand maids tail, not sure if i will go back for more.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on June 27, 2017, 05:09:25 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on June 27, 2017, 12:51:48 PM
Quote from: screenexile on June 22, 2017, 04:05:28 PM
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on June 19, 2017, 03:54:22 PM
Anyone watching Riviera?

The first two episodes were decent, Ill stick with it.

Moving along nicely it should be a good show. I'm 4 in.

I don't know why but I keep watching "The Ranch" on Netflix. It's horrible don't ever watch it but I can't seem to stop myself. Canned laughter is the absolute worst. . . as long as swearing for the sake of it!!
Not much to boast about, Screen  ;)

Thanks Tone you're really helping my self esteem today!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on June 27, 2017, 05:11:08 PM
Quote from: pearseog on June 22, 2017, 04:47:35 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on June 13, 2017, 10:25:36 AM
I know i'm well behind the times but flying through House of Cards at the minute.  Half way through season 3. quality show.  Hard to believe yer woman is in her 50's!

More hard to believe for me was that she was Jenny in Forest Gump.
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Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on June 27, 2017, 07:09:21 PM
Quote from: leenie on June 27, 2017, 12:29:57 PM
Watched the part 1 and 2 of twin peaks... wtf it's so weird .. never seen the original..

Should I stick with it
Go back and watch the first series, it's in a similar style to Blue Velvet (by the same director) and was a thing back in the day.
Personally I don't care much for David Lynch fantasy horror but i can take  Blue Velvet and Twin Peaks s1.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: 5 Sams on June 27, 2017, 07:19:48 PM
Looks like Better Call Saul is over...time to watch Breaking Bad again.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Taylor on June 27, 2017, 08:12:32 PM
Quote from: 5 Sams on June 27, 2017, 07:19:48 PM
Looks like Better Call Saul is over...time to watch Breaking Bad again.

I found BCS much better than BB.
Slippin Jimmy is something else
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on June 27, 2017, 08:56:35 PM
Quote from: Taylor on June 27, 2017, 08:12:32 PM
Quote from: 5 Sams on June 27, 2017, 07:19:48 PM
Looks like Better Call Saul is over...time to watch Breaking Bad again.

I found BCS much better than BB.
Slippin Jimmy is something else

really enjoying it at the minute too.
About 8 episodes through the 3rd series
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: 5 Sams on June 27, 2017, 09:40:23 PM
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on June 27, 2017, 08:56:35 PM
Quote from: Taylor on June 27, 2017, 08:12:32 PM
Quote from: 5 Sams on June 27, 2017, 07:19:48 PM
Looks like Better Call Saul is over...time to watch Breaking Bad again.

I found BCS much better than BB.
Slippin Jimmy is something else

really enjoying it at the minute too.
About 8 episodes through the 3rd series

It really is top class.

This yoke is easy to look at as well...
(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BMTU0ODU2NDI4NV5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTcwMDk3NDM4NA@@._V1_UY317_CR1,0,214,317_AL_.jpg)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: themac_23 on June 28, 2017, 11:34:48 AM
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on June 27, 2017, 08:56:35 PM
Quote from: Taylor on June 27, 2017, 08:12:32 PM
Quote from: 5 Sams on June 27, 2017, 07:19:48 PM
Looks like Better Call Saul is over...time to watch Breaking Bad again.

I found BCS much better than BB.
Slippin Jimmy is something else

really enjoying it at the minute too.
About 8 episodes through the 3rd series

Really enjoyed it myself, ive found it going kinda down the breaking bad plot of what seems a soft character who as time goes on shows himself to be more ruthless etc, great watching Jimmy becoming Saul, hope theres another season
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on June 28, 2017, 11:19:31 PM
Really enjoyed Riviera even though I'm not a fan of Julia Stiles. 8.5-9/10
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on July 06, 2017, 10:17:00 PM
I'm 3/4 ways through watching 'Broken', a tv drama about a catholic priest (Father Sean Bean) and his parish, somewhere north of Birmingham in England. The screenplay is  written by Jimmy McGovern.
It's heavy stuff indeed, laid on thick, layer upon layer in typical McGovern style but objectively respectful towards the Catholic faith while outing obvious contradictions.
It's England that's broken and this is a wonderful drama experience both for catholics and non-catholics alike.

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Syferus on July 06, 2017, 11:35:29 PM
GLOW is awesome.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tyrone girl on July 07, 2017, 12:41:07 PM
I know i have said it before but just finished the latest series of Wentworth and it is unreal.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Taylor on July 07, 2017, 12:59:36 PM
Power..........v good show.

Unbelievable amount of twists in it and still not finished the 3rd series.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Harold Disgracey on July 08, 2017, 12:15:16 PM
Just finished American Gods, thought it was very good, if a little weird.

Two observations, Gillian Anderson was superb as Media and Pablo Schreiber, as Mad Sweeney, is the absolute spit of Sergio Ramos!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: dclane on July 08, 2017, 12:17:04 PM
GLOW is shite.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on July 08, 2017, 01:38:24 PM
Finally got around to watching Big Little Lies. Quite a good show. Hopefully they keep the same cast for season 2. I love Reece Witherspoon.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JoG2 on July 08, 2017, 02:14:23 PM
Quote from: dclane on July 08, 2017, 12:17:04 PM
GLOW is shite.

:D the spirit of Barry Norman lives on

Taylor, Power be a decent show for a couple? Mind back in the day the wife lasting 3 mins of Deadwood
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on July 08, 2017, 10:06:52 PM
Anyone watched El Chapo yet? Might give it a go here.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on August 04, 2017, 09:17:58 PM
The latest installment of Fargo was very good, took it a while to get going. David Thewlis stole the show.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on August 04, 2017, 09:30:58 PM
Finished Ozark last week and in the end I don't think it lived up to the promise of the earlier episodes. On the hunt for a new boxset. Started watching The Night Of until the missus said halfway through episode 1 that this is very like a show we watched on BBC years ago. Google confirmed it so it's now binned.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on August 04, 2017, 10:04:08 PM
The Night of is a superior production than the BBC effort and nothing you might remember from the BBC show will interfere with your enjoyment of the HBO one
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on August 04, 2017, 10:14:11 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on August 04, 2017, 09:30:58 PM
Finished Ozark last week and in the end I don't think it lived up to the promise of the earlier episodes. On the hunt for a new boxset. Started watching The Night Of until the missus said halfway through episode 1 that this is very like a show we watched on BBC years ago. Google confirmed it so it's now binned.
I really enjoyed ozark.
Like breaking bad meets fargo.
Maybe not that original, but well executed.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: maggie on August 04, 2017, 10:20:22 PM
Thought Riviera was a ball of dung. Esp the ending.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on August 06, 2017, 06:04:26 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on November 02, 2015, 02:30:17 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on October 30, 2015, 04:57:05 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on October 30, 2015, 03:08:49 PM
Downloaded the Boxset of 1992 from Sky Arts, an Italian Political Corruption drama, 3 (from 10) Episodes in and it's a very good show so far with plenty of potential.

Yep, good show - very cynical, quite sad.
Finished already, loved it. Start of a Trilogy apparently. Italian drama (backed by Sky £££) must be the next big thing. Gomarra Series 2 due in the Spring as well.

I've been on the look out for Romanzo Criminale for a while, Sky have had the Series 2 Boxset available for an age but no sign of Series 1.
1993 has started on Sky Arts
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on August 09, 2017, 11:24:12 PM
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on August 04, 2017, 10:14:11 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on August 04, 2017, 09:30:58 PM
Finished Ozark last week and in the end I don't think it lived up to the promise of the earlier episodes. On the hunt for a new boxset. Started watching The Night Of until the missus said halfway through episode 1 that this is very like a show we watched on BBC years ago. Google confirmed it so it's now binned.
I really enjoyed ozark.
Like breaking bad meets fargo.
Maybe not that original, but well executed.
I thought it was more, Justified meets Green Acres.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on August 13, 2017, 07:38:01 PM
New Ray Donovan on Sky Atlantic on Wednesday.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: 5 Sams on August 13, 2017, 09:46:15 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on August 04, 2017, 09:30:58 PM
Finished Ozark last week and in the end I don't think it lived up to the promise of the earlier episodes. On the hunt for a new boxset. Started watching The Night Of until the missus said halfway through episode 1 that this is very like a show we watched on BBC years ago. Google confirmed it so it's now binned.
Just finished it myself...thought it was brilliant from start to finish...Buddy's a legend.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on August 14, 2017, 10:21:41 PM
Started Vikings and really enjoying it. On season 2 already. Finding it hard to remember all the characters names though.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on August 14, 2017, 11:09:40 PM
Off work this week and giving Deadwood the treatment, dunno why I never bothered with it.S1 very good.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on August 14, 2017, 11:22:10 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on August 14, 2017, 11:09:40 PM
Off work this week and giving Deadwood the treatment, dunno why I never bothered with it.S1 very good.

Brilliant show. Up there with the Wire and Sopranos for me.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on August 15, 2017, 08:36:44 AM
Quote from: JimStynes on August 14, 2017, 10:21:41 PM
Started Vikings and really enjoying it. On season 2 already. Finding it hard to remember all the characters names though.

Watched it 6 months ago, gets better as it goes on too.  Names are a nightmare alright. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on August 15, 2017, 09:19:00 AM
Quote from: bennydorano on August 14, 2017, 11:09:40 PM
Off work this week and giving Deadwood the treatment, dunno why I never bothered with it.S1 very good.

I have heard this is great too but i never bothered as i believe it was cut, therefore doesnt really have a proper ending. Is that right?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: leenie on August 16, 2017, 02:40:19 PM
Watched the pilot of Mr mercedes starring brendan Gleson .. going the pilot I reckon this is going to be very good ..
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on August 21, 2017, 12:25:21 AM
Quote from: lurganblue on August 15, 2017, 09:19:00 AM
Quote from: bennydorano on August 14, 2017, 11:09:40 PM
Off work this week and giving Deadwood the treatment, dunno why I never bothered with it.S1 very good.

I have heard this is great too but i never bothered as i believe it was cut, therefore doesnt really have a proper ending. Is that right?
Finished the 3 Series of it and it did get cancelled without a proper ending, not very satisfying.

Read a bit there that says the creator David Milch submitted a script in the Spring to HBO for a movie / mini series.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on August 21, 2017, 12:25:56 AM
Curb your Enthusiasm is back in the Autumn.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Minder on August 21, 2017, 09:54:23 AM
Quote from: bennydorano on August 21, 2017, 12:25:56 AM
Curb your Enthusiasm is back in the Autumn.

Came across this a few weeks ago and it's brilliant

"Dearly beloved ****"
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on August 21, 2017, 10:08:13 AM
Quote from: bennydorano on August 21, 2017, 12:25:56 AM
Curb your Enthusiasm is back in the Autumn.

That's great news!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Shamrock Shore on August 21, 2017, 10:55:18 AM
Ozarks was very good.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on August 28, 2017, 09:07:21 PM
Just finished Ozarks, great show.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on August 28, 2017, 11:18:30 PM
Any decent series about? Have seen Ozark and watching latest Ray Donovan. Watched Doctor Foster series 1 with the missus this past week- Suranne Jones 😚
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: BenDover on August 29, 2017, 08:13:49 AM
Think I seen an advert for the next series of Doctor Foster due to start soon.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on August 29, 2017, 08:14:07 AM
I enjoyed Atypical on netflix.
An easy watch
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on August 29, 2017, 09:15:53 AM
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on August 29, 2017, 08:14:07 AM
I enjoyed Atypical on netflix.
An easy watch
Have seen it advertised. Might give it a go.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on August 29, 2017, 10:22:00 PM
The Agony & the Ecstacy - 3 part Documentary on Sky Arts about the rise of Rave Culture in the UK.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Owen Brannigan on August 30, 2017, 06:29:25 AM
Hinterland- shown on BBC available on Amazon and Netflix. Police drama in Wales, similar to Scandi noir. 3 series.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggy90 on August 30, 2017, 07:08:04 AM
Montalbano's back, as good if not better than ever. BBC Saturday nights.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Don Johnson on August 30, 2017, 10:49:38 AM
Now Game of Thrones is over, I went back to finish the last series of Black Mirror. I had watched the first two episodes and thought while they were ok, they weren't up to the standard of the previous two series.

Watched Episode 3 last night though, 'Shut up and dance' and it was brilliant. A real return to form, up there with the likes of White Bear, very similar as well. Will finish the series now the next few nights, I see they've announced a new set of episodes as well.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on September 02, 2017, 03:35:07 AM
Running parallel to Mr Mercedes is The Sinner with Bill Pullman acting in the Brendan Gleeson role.
I've done 4 episodes of it and I'm in for the long haul. Bill is a personality disorder but more to be revealed I suspect.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Boycey on September 02, 2017, 08:32:51 AM
Narcos 3 was released on Netflix yesterday anyone had a peek yet? Not sure how it'll work without Pablo.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on September 02, 2017, 07:52:34 PM
Quote from: Boycey on September 02, 2017, 08:32:51 AM
Narcos 3 was released on Netflix yesterday anyone had a peek yet? Not sure how it'll work without Pablo.

First episode good. No Murphy in it either.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: galwayman on September 05, 2017, 01:34:02 PM
Anyone watched the Night Manager?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Syferus on September 05, 2017, 02:02:27 PM
Excellent stuff. Hiddleston and Laurie are great as the leads.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Esmarelda on September 05, 2017, 03:38:45 PM
Quote from: galwayman on September 05, 2017, 01:34:02 PM
Anyone watched the Night Manager?
Yeah it was good enough, but no more.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Captain Scarlet on September 06, 2017, 06:07:34 PM
Very late to this show, but it is on Netflix.
Very impressed with Happy Valley.

A few more good British shows on there now too that I heard good things about like Run.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on September 06, 2017, 09:12:08 PM
Blood & Gold: The making of Spain. 3 part BBC 4 Documentary, great viewing so far.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: The Iceman on September 07, 2017, 01:23:56 PM
Watched a few shows on Netflix in the last wee while:

Defenders - I really liked it - I watched the build up shows and I thought this came together nicely

The Fall - Season 3 - big disappointment, very very slow episodes, some interesting insight into the characters, nice ending but not anywhere close to the first two seasons

Just started Narcos - very good so far
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on September 10, 2017, 09:20:12 PM
Anything new that is decent? Watching a few stocking filler shows to keep me going. Strike, Doctor Foster, Trust Me and a few others that I can watch while marking the books. Haven't started season 3 of Narcos yet as I need to concentrate while watching that but I have heard great things about it. Waiting patiently for the new Gomorrah to come out. Can't wait!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Minder on September 10, 2017, 09:22:36 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on September 10, 2017, 09:20:12 PM
Anything new that is decent? Watching a few stocking filler shows to keep me going. Strike, Doctor Foster, Trust Me and a few others that I can watch while marking the books. Haven't started season 3 of Narcos yet as I need to concentrate while watching that but I have heard great things about it. Waiting patiently for the new Gomorrah to come out. Can't wait!

I thought Gomorrah was finished with ?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JoG2 on September 10, 2017, 09:23:37 PM
Enjoyed the first season of Dr Foster. Ep 1 of the new season was one of the worst hours of TV I've ever watched,

Started Ozark, really enjoying it
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on September 10, 2017, 09:38:48 PM
Quote from: Minder on September 10, 2017, 09:22:36 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on September 10, 2017, 09:20:12 PM
Anything new that is decent? Watching a few stocking filler shows to keep me going. Strike, Doctor Foster, Trust Me and a few others that I can watch while marking the books. Haven't started season 3 of Narcos yet as I need to concentrate while watching that but I have heard great things about it. Waiting patiently for the new Gomorrah to come out. Can't wait!

I thought Gomorrah was finished with ?

No season 3 back in November apparently. Going to watch season 1 and 2 again.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on September 10, 2017, 10:42:10 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on September 10, 2017, 09:20:12 PM
Anything new that is decent? Watching a few stocking filler shows to keep me going. Strike, Doctor Foster, Trust Me and a few others that I can watch while marking the books. Haven't started season 3 of Narcos yet as I need to concentrate while watching that but I have heard great things about it. Waiting patiently for the new Gomorrah to come out. Can't wait!

Very professional!!

(https://cdn.meme.am/instances/54270460/you-get-an-a-you-get-an-a-as-for-everyone.jpg)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on September 10, 2017, 10:48:23 PM
Quote from: laoislad on September 10, 2017, 10:42:10 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on September 10, 2017, 09:20:12 PM
Anything new that is decent? Watching a few stocking filler shows to keep me going. Strike, Doctor Foster, Trust Me and a few others that I can watch while marking the books. Haven't started season 3 of Narcos yet as I need to concentrate while watching that but I have heard great things about it. Waiting patiently for the new Gomorrah to come out. Can't wait!

Very professional!!

(https://cdn.meme.am/instances/54270460/you-get-an-a-you-get-an-a-as-for-everyone.jpg)

Always!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on September 10, 2017, 11:09:47 PM
Quote from: laoislad on September 10, 2017, 10:42:10 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on September 10, 2017, 09:20:12 PM
Anything new that is decent? Watching a few stocking filler shows to keep me going. Strike, Doctor Foster, Trust Me and a few others that I can watch while marking the books. Haven't started season 3 of Narcos yet as I need to concentrate while watching that but I have heard great things about it. Waiting patiently for the new Gomorrah to come out. Can't wait!

Very professional!!

(https://cdn.meme.am/instances/54270460/you-get-an-a-you-get-an-a-as-for-everyone.jpg)
You should catch up on a few episodes whilst wiring a house. It doesn't matter which wire goes where, does it?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on September 10, 2017, 11:17:55 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on September 10, 2017, 11:09:47 PM
Quote from: laoislad on September 10, 2017, 10:42:10 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on September 10, 2017, 09:20:12 PM
Anything new that is decent? Watching a few stocking filler shows to keep me going. Strike, Doctor Foster, Trust Me and a few others that I can watch while marking the books. Haven't started season 3 of Narcos yet as I need to concentrate while watching that but I have heard great things about it. Waiting patiently for the new Gomorrah to come out. Can't wait!

Very professional!!

(https://cdn.meme.am/instances/54270460/you-get-an-a-you-get-an-a-as-for-everyone.jpg)
You should catch up on a few episodes whilst wiring a house. It doesn't matter which wire goes where, does it?
I haven't wired a house in about 6 years ffs! I'm far above doing that sort of monkey work!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ONeill on September 10, 2017, 11:24:04 PM
Quote from: JoG2 on September 10, 2017, 09:23:37 PM


Started Ozark, really enjoying it

Decent.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on September 11, 2017, 08:18:15 PM
Quote from: hardstation on September 10, 2017, 11:21:05 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on September 10, 2017, 11:09:47 PM
Quote from: laoislad on September 10, 2017, 10:42:10 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on September 10, 2017, 09:20:12 PM
Anything new that is decent? Watching a few stocking filler shows to keep me going. Strike, Doctor Foster, Trust Me and a few others that I can watch while marking the books. Haven't started season 3 of Narcos yet as I need to concentrate while watching that but I have heard great things about it. Waiting patiently for the new Gomorrah to come out. Can't wait!

Very professional!!

(https://cdn.meme.am/instances/54270460/you-get-an-a-you-get-an-a-as-for-everyone.jpg)
You should catch up on a few episodes whilst wiring a house. It doesn't matter which wire goes where, does it?
Or when sitting down to prepare his accounts for the homers he does.....ahem...

Tax man has been notified!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: imtommygunn on September 11, 2017, 08:22:51 PM
Probably been said before but line of duty is great. I haven't seen series 4 yet mind you but just watched 1-3.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Newbridge Exile on September 11, 2017, 09:37:28 PM
You won't be disappointed with series 4 that I can guarantee
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on September 11, 2017, 09:40:33 PM
Great show. When is it out again?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: aontroim on September 11, 2017, 09:58:14 PM
Quote from: Boycey on September 02, 2017, 08:32:51 AM
Narcos 3 was released on Netflix yesterday anyone had a peek yet? Not sure how it'll work without Pablo.

Series 3 was fantastic.  Lack of Pablo didn't let it down in the slightest.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on September 12, 2017, 09:00:04 AM
Finished Narcos season 3, was arguably better than the other two.  Wasn't even going to watch it due to no Escobar etc.

Might give El Chapo a go.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on September 12, 2017, 12:53:24 PM
For Peep Shows fans "Back" is looking promising. Some very funny parts in episode 1.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: DownFanatic on September 12, 2017, 01:06:03 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on September 12, 2017, 09:00:04 AM
Finished Narcos season 3, was arguably better than the other two.  Wasn't even going to watch it due to no Escobar etc.

Might give El Chapo a go.

Few episodes into Narcos 3. It's very good. Pena central character now and is very strong.
El Chapo is similar in ways to Narcos. Maybe a bit darker. But well worth the watch.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tbrick18 on September 12, 2017, 02:51:55 PM
Just finished watching Top Of The Lake on Netflix.
I though it was very good. Only 7 episodes so not a massive commitment.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Syferus on September 12, 2017, 05:38:13 PM
Quote from: DownFanatic on September 12, 2017, 01:06:03 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on September 12, 2017, 09:00:04 AM
Finished Narcos season 3, was arguably better than the other two.  Wasn't even going to watch it due to no Escobar etc.

Might give El Chapo a go.

Few episodes into Narcos 3. It's very good. Pena central character now and is very strong.
El Chapo is similar in ways to Narcos. Maybe a bit darker. But well worth the watch.

It'd do well to be darker than Narcos.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Harold Disgracey on September 18, 2017, 09:49:57 PM
Anyone watched Norsemen on Netflix? It's a Norwegian comedy that's been described as a cross between the Office and Game of Thrones.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Gold on September 18, 2017, 10:55:42 PM
Quote from: aontroim on September 11, 2017, 09:58:14 PM
Quote from: Boycey on September 02, 2017, 08:32:51 AM
Narcos 3 was released on Netflix yesterday anyone had a peek yet? Not sure how it'll work without Pablo.

Series 3 was fantastic.  Lack of Pablo didn't let it down in the slightest.
Absolutely fantastic series
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: 5 Sams on September 18, 2017, 11:04:11 PM
Quote from: Gold on September 18, 2017, 10:55:42 PM
Quote from: aontroim on September 11, 2017, 09:58:14 PM
Quote from: Boycey on September 02, 2017, 08:32:51 AM
Narcos 3 was released on Netflix yesterday anyone had a peek yet? Not sure how it'll work without Pablo.

Series 3 was fantastic.  Lack of Pablo didn't let it down in the slightest.
Absolutely fantastic series

Thanks lads...on the list...
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on September 18, 2017, 11:34:36 PM
The Deuce - new on HBO - from the creators of the Wire. I'm sure a few here will be interested.

QuoteThe Deuce tells the story of the legalization and ensuing rise of the porn industry in New York beginning in the 1970s. Themes explored include the violence of the drug epidemic and the resulting real estate booms and busts that coincided with the change.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Syferus on September 19, 2017, 01:16:28 AM
First feature length episode is a slow burn. It's almost cocky in how willing they are to not extend themselves in an effort grab you. It being the Wire creator should tell you immediately it's not going to be something the titillation chasers here are after no matter the synopsis.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Hound on September 19, 2017, 07:56:06 PM
Waiting for the football to be half over so I can fast forward through it and I accidentally turned on Eastenders. Ian Beale appears to have somehow passed out Cathy Beale (in age terms).   
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: mrdeeds on September 19, 2017, 09:06:57 PM
Mr Mercedes starting tonight on RTE1. Anyone watch and recommend?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: leenie on September 19, 2017, 09:39:52 PM
Quote from: mrdeeds on September 19, 2017, 09:06:57 PM
Mr Mercedes starting tonight on RTE1. Anyone watch and recommend?

I'm 6 episodes in.. it's good.. I'd recommend it.. it's slow paced but I like it, id reccomend you don't watch it with your mother ( you'll see why if you watch it) the main actor in it other than brendan Gleson is a creepy look alike of Stephen Cluxton ..
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Captain Scarlet on September 20, 2017, 05:24:03 AM
I like Season 3 of Narcos better than the other two to be honest. I always preferred Pena as a more thoughtful character who is much more aware of the shite going on and yet knows he needs to get in the mud.
Season 4 had a major issue already with a location scout murdered in Mexico. I am surprised in that I thought they wouldn´t go into hot zones or at least have serious security with any crew if they did.

Re The Deuce David Simon is sure to have a slow burn classic. Plus Maggie Gyllenhall is a class actress and an exec producer along with Franco. Solid scene setter in episode one.

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on September 20, 2017, 09:21:16 AM
Thought the same with Vinyl and the hoors cancelled it.

Gorging on old Curb your Enthusiasms in preparation for the new series. Gloriously funny show.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on September 25, 2017, 09:39:49 PM
Haven't seen anyone mention it on here yet but watched the first few episodes of The Sinner tonight and it is very good so far.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on September 25, 2017, 11:49:36 PM
Quote from: leenie on September 19, 2017, 09:39:52 PM
Quote from: mrdeeds on September 19, 2017, 09:06:57 PM
Mr Mercedes starting tonight on RTE1. Anyone watch and recommend?

I'm 6 episodes in.. it's good.. I'd recommend it.. it's slow paced but I like it, id reccomend you don't watch it with your mother ( you'll see why if you watch it) the main actor in it other than brendan Gleson is a creepy look alike of Stephen Cluxton ..

You flatter Cluxton, this psycho  in Mr Mercedes has way more personality :)

Gleeson disappoints in parts with the staged aspects of the angry grumpy jackeen character who's on a permanent hangover. Even the grumpiest most downtrodden drunken dub has a bit of humour,  let's say he's no Rashers Tierney.

Overall it's good and comes in currently in second place to The Deuce on my viewing list.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Captain Scarlet on September 26, 2017, 03:51:17 AM
Very promising opening from the new Star Trek on Netflix. Not a Treky per say here but enjoy a bit of sci fi and the effects and story are well done. No messing aroubd and you get straight into it with tge odd bit of flashback.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on September 26, 2017, 08:56:07 AM
Just finished Narcos season 3. Some show! Much better than the first 2 seasons.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on September 26, 2017, 09:36:56 AM
False Flag on Fox is pretty good.  Israeli espionage show, subtitled.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on September 27, 2017, 01:40:44 PM
BBC Earth have released a trailer for Blue Planet II. If it's half as good as Planet Earth II it'll still be exceptional.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Captain Obvious on September 28, 2017, 07:27:22 AM
Quote from: Main Street on September 25, 2017, 11:49:36 PM
Quote from: leenie on September 19, 2017, 09:39:52 PM
Quote from: mrdeeds on September 19, 2017, 09:06:57 PM
Mr Mercedes starting tonight on RTE1. Anyone watch and recommend?

I'm 6 episodes in.. it's good.. I'd recommend it.. it's slow paced but I like it, id reccomend you don't watch it with your mother ( you'll see why if you watch it) the main actor in it other than brendan Gleson is a creepy look alike of Stephen Cluxton ..

You flatter Cluxton, this psycho  in Mr Mercedes has way more personality :)

Gleeson disappoints in parts with the staged aspects of the angry grumpy jackeen character who's on a permanent hangover. Even the grumpiest most downtrodden drunken dub has a bit of humour,  let's say he's no Rashers Tierney.

Overall it's good and comes in currently in second place to The Deuce on my viewing list.

Yes Gleeson could have added a bit of Sergeant Gerry Boyle humour into his role.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on September 28, 2017, 07:53:04 AM
Have caught up on The Deuce. Excellent stuff so far. Am curious how many other ex Wire cast members can show up.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: BallyroanAbu on September 28, 2017, 08:39:52 AM
Quote from: JimStynes on September 26, 2017, 08:56:07 AM
Just finished Narcos season 3. Some show! Much better than the first 2 seasons.

Good to hear did not really like season 2
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on October 02, 2017, 01:07:44 PM
Just watched the first episode of Big Mouth on Netflix... Holy f**k it's hilarious!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Longshanks on October 02, 2017, 01:14:38 PM
curb your Enthusiasm back tonight!

Pretty good...
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: mrdeeds on October 02, 2017, 10:18:13 PM
Just after finishing The Sopranos. Brilliant TV. Would have Breaking Bad slightly ahead all the same. I know this has probably being done to death but that ending. WTF. Nobody could be happy with that.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: charlieTully on October 03, 2017, 12:16:36 AM
Quote from: mrdeeds on October 02, 2017, 10:18:13 PM
Just after finishing The Sopranos. Brilliant TV. Would have Breaking Bad slightly ahead all the same. I know this has probably being done to death but that ending. WTF. Nobody could be happy with that.

No? I thought it was a perfect ending to the best tv show ever created.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: mrdeeds on October 03, 2017, 07:28:44 AM
Quote from: charlieTully on October 03, 2017, 12:16:36 AM
Quote from: mrdeeds on October 02, 2017, 10:18:13 PM
Just after finishing The Sopranos. Brilliant TV. Would have Breaking Bad slightly ahead all the same. I know this has probably being done to death but that ending. WTF. Nobody could be happy with that.

No? I thought it was a perfect ending to the best tv show ever created.

Just the fact that there are at least three possibilities of what might have happened.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on October 03, 2017, 08:14:36 AM
Agree on Sopranos.  Ending was dire.  I only watched it about 7 years ago and remember thinking there was a fault with the DVD or something due to how it finished.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Gold on October 03, 2017, 08:43:57 AM
Quote from: mrdeeds on October 02, 2017, 10:18:13 PM
Just after finishing The Sopranos. Brilliant TV. Would have Breaking Bad slightly ahead all the same. I know this has probably being done to death but that ending. WTF. Nobody could be happy with that.

I agree Deedsy.....after investing so much of your life and time into a show you want definitive closure!!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on October 03, 2017, 09:26:55 AM
Quote from: mrdeeds on October 03, 2017, 07:28:44 AM
Quote from: charlieTully on October 03, 2017, 12:16:36 AM
Quote from: mrdeeds on October 02, 2017, 10:18:13 PM
Just after finishing The Sopranos. Brilliant TV. Would have Breaking Bad slightly ahead all the same. I know this has probably being done to death but that ending. WTF. Nobody could be happy with that.

No? I thought it was a perfect ending to the best tv show ever created.

Just the fact that there are at least three possibilities of what might have happened.

I agree.  Great ending, still thinking about it intermittently, years later.  Everything doesn't have to (and rarely does) end with an explosion/mass murder/neat denouement. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on October 03, 2017, 10:55:22 AM
Quote from: Billys Boots on October 03, 2017, 09:26:55 AM
Quote from: mrdeeds on October 03, 2017, 07:28:44 AM
Quote from: charlieTully on October 03, 2017, 12:16:36 AM
Quote from: mrdeeds on October 02, 2017, 10:18:13 PM
Just after finishing The Sopranos. Brilliant TV. Would have Breaking Bad slightly ahead all the same. I know this has probably being done to death but that ending. WTF. Nobody could be happy with that.

No? I thought it was a perfect ending to the best tv show ever created.

Just the fact that there are at least three possibilities of what might have happened.

I agree.  Great ending, still thinking about it intermittently, years later.  Everything doesn't have to (and rarely does) end with an explosion/mass murder/neat denouement.

It doesn't but you would like a show with an actual definitive ending, not one that is left open to interpretation.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on October 03, 2017, 11:18:51 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on October 03, 2017, 10:55:22 AM
Quote from: Billys Boots on October 03, 2017, 09:26:55 AM
Quote from: mrdeeds on October 03, 2017, 07:28:44 AM
Quote from: charlieTully on October 03, 2017, 12:16:36 AM
Quote from: mrdeeds on October 02, 2017, 10:18:13 PM
Just after finishing The Sopranos. Brilliant TV. Would have Breaking Bad slightly ahead all the same. I know this has probably being done to death but that ending. WTF. Nobody could be happy with that.

No? I thought it was a perfect ending to the best tv show ever created.

Just the fact that there are at least three possibilities of what might have happened.

I agree.  Great ending, still thinking about it intermittently, years later.  Everything doesn't have to (and rarely does) end with an explosion/mass murder/neat denouement.

It doesn't but you would like a show with an actual definitive ending, not one that is left open to interpretation.

Ah but life isn't about definitive endings . . .
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Hound on October 03, 2017, 01:18:18 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on October 03, 2017, 09:26:55 AM
Quote from: mrdeeds on October 03, 2017, 07:28:44 AM
Quote from: charlieTully on October 03, 2017, 12:16:36 AM
Quote from: mrdeeds on October 02, 2017, 10:18:13 PM
Just after finishing The Sopranos. Brilliant TV. Would have Breaking Bad slightly ahead all the same. I know this has probably being done to death but that ending. WTF. Nobody could be happy with that.

No? I thought it was a perfect ending to the best tv show ever created.

Just the fact that there are at least three possibilities of what might have happened.

I agree.  Great ending, still thinking about it intermittently, years later.  Everything doesn't have to (and rarely does) end with an explosion/mass murder/neat denouement.
But you're applying a real life concept to makey-uppy stuff. Lord Lucan was a "great ending" because nobody really knows what happened and where he went and there are loads of possiblities (might not be the best of analogies, esp for the poor worman murdered, but you get my meaning)

In Soprano's, nothing else happened. There's nothing to think about, pointless wondering about what happened next, because, literally, nothing happend next. It was just a writer taking the mick and pretending its "arty" or something. In my opinion anyway!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on October 03, 2017, 01:38:29 PM
Why would there be any more point in wording about what happened Lord Lucan than what happened next to the characters in the Sopranos?

You understand television is an art form, yes? Imagine someone involved in TV production being artistic. Perish the thought.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on October 03, 2017, 01:48:40 PM
This is a regular discussion in our house. My missus likes all endings tied up in a bow and always has to know how things end - she reads spoilers for everything and in the past read the last chapter of a book before starting the book  ::) I'm the polar opposite and will read nothing about a film or a book and studiously avoid spoilers (have refused to even watch the trailers for Blade Runner 2049).

Endings like The Sopranos drive her nuts whereas I like the fact that it brings the viewer to a crossroads in their imagination - left is assassination, right is (an unlikely) happy ending.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on October 03, 2017, 01:49:33 PM
Quote from: Hound on October 03, 2017, 01:18:18 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on October 03, 2017, 09:26:55 AM
Quote from: mrdeeds on October 03, 2017, 07:28:44 AM
Quote from: charlieTully on October 03, 2017, 12:16:36 AM
Quote from: mrdeeds on October 02, 2017, 10:18:13 PM
Just after finishing The Sopranos. Brilliant TV. Would have Breaking Bad slightly ahead all the same. I know this has probably being done to death but that ending. WTF. Nobody could be happy with that.

No? I thought it was a perfect ending to the best tv show ever created.

Just the fact that there are at least three possibilities of what might have happened.

I agree.  Great ending, still thinking about it intermittently, years later.  Everything doesn't have to (and rarely does) end with an explosion/mass murder/neat denouement.
But you're applying a real life concept to makey-uppy stuff. Lord Lucan was a "great ending" because nobody really knows what happened and where he went and there are loads of possiblities (might not be the best of analogies, esp for the poor worman murdered, but you get my meaning)

In Soprano's, nothing else happened. There's nothing to think about, pointless wondering about what happened next, because, literally, nothing happend next. It was just a writer taking the mick and pretending its "arty" or something. In my opinion anyway!

It's just using your imagination my friend, like wondering if Dublin would ever win an AI without everything being stacked in their favour ...
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on October 04, 2017, 12:24:33 AM
Is much imagination needed? i haven't viewed the last few series of the Sopranos but I guess it's the usual mafia ending.  a boss, past his sell by date for some reason, getting executed in a grubby restaurant in a power shift. Not unlike Joey, "the king of the streets, child of clay".
There is only one end to a mafia drama.

Donnie Brasco is the supreme gold standard of a gritty mafia drama and the bullet with Lefty's name on it was in the chamber from the opening scenes.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on October 04, 2017, 08:55:17 AM
I wish Dr Foster had left it to our imagination, rather than that sh1te ending last night  :-\
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: johnneycool on October 04, 2017, 09:34:04 AM
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on October 04, 2017, 08:55:17 AM
I wish Dr Foster had left it to our imagination, rather than that sh1te ending last night  :-\

Fuckin over acted dung IMO.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on October 04, 2017, 01:31:10 PM
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on October 04, 2017, 08:55:17 AM
I wish Dr Foster had left it to our imagination, rather than that sh1te ending last night  :-\
Agree - it was terrible melodramatic shite.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on October 04, 2017, 02:27:51 PM
Agreed. Was pushed to watch it and thought it was dreadful bollocks altogether. Same for Liar on ITV.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: J70 on October 04, 2017, 02:47:35 PM
Quote from: Main Street on October 04, 2017, 12:24:33 AM
Is much imagination needed? i haven't viewed the last few series of the Sopranos but I guess it's the usual mafia ending.  a boss, past his sell by date for some reason, getting executed in a grubby restaurant in a power shift. Not unlike Joey, "the king of the streets, child of clay".
There is only one end to a mafia drama.

Donnie Brasco is the supreme gold standard of a gritty mafia drama and the bullet with Lefty's name on it was in the chamber from the opening scenes.

Sopranos did "end" in a restaurant, to the soundtrack of Journey on the table top jukebox (sparking the resurgence and renewed and enduring popularity of that song).

However, the fate of the boss, unlike the other main characters, was not exactly spelled out.

Whereas even poor Lefty himself (has there ever been a more pathetic character in a film?) knew what was going to happen when he walked out the door, leaving his watch and other valuables in a slightly ajar drawer. No actual depiction (even though they included a gun shot over a black screen) was required.

(Last quality film/performance from Pacino. 20 years ago now!)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: J70 on October 04, 2017, 02:52:07 PM
Quote from: Longshanks on October 02, 2017, 01:14:38 PM
curb your Enthusiasm back tonight!

Pretty good...

I liked it.

Lesbians, the ayatollah, the disabled... he managed to offend everyone!

Leon rocks! ("I shot a porno constipated!")
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Hound on October 04, 2017, 02:58:32 PM
Quote from: J70 on October 04, 2017, 02:52:07 PM
Quote from: Longshanks on October 02, 2017, 01:14:38 PM
curb your Enthusiasm back tonight!

Pretty good...

I liked it.

Lesbians, the ayatollah, the disabled... he managed to offend everyone!

Leon rocks! ("I shot a porno constipated!")
Looking for a good comedy, so I've just started with this, Series 1!
The first few epsiodes have been hard enough work, most of the "funny" bits are set up in a way that you can see them coming, so laughs have been few and far between. But I'll stick with it for a while and hope it improves
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: J70 on October 04, 2017, 03:22:21 PM
Quote from: Hound on October 04, 2017, 02:58:32 PM
Quote from: J70 on October 04, 2017, 02:52:07 PM
Quote from: Longshanks on October 02, 2017, 01:14:38 PM
curb your Enthusiasm back tonight!

Pretty good...

I liked it.

Lesbians, the ayatollah, the disabled... he managed to offend everyone!

Leon rocks! ("I shot a porno constipated!")
Looking for a good comedy, so I've just started with this, Series 1!
The first few epsiodes have been hard enough work, most of the "funny" bits are set up in a way that you can see them coming, so laughs have been few and far between. But I'll stick with it for a while and hope it improves

It's cringe comedy. Either your thing or not.

I think it's genius, especially as it's all improv.

Ski Lift in season 5 is a personal favourite.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Longshanks on October 04, 2017, 03:26:56 PM
Curb is one of the few shows I actually think has got better the longer its been on and yes the fact its unscripted and only an outline of a plot is amazing.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on October 04, 2017, 08:47:37 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-IZvPS9cEw (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-IZvPS9cEw)

Can't wait. If you haven't seen the first two series of Gomorrah then don't watch that link as there are a few spoilers in it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Minder on October 04, 2017, 08:53:04 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on October 04, 2017, 08:47:37 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-IZvPS9cEw (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-IZvPS9cEw)

Can't wait. If you haven't seen the first two series of Gomorrah then don't watch that link as there are a few spoilers in it.

When is it hitting here Jim?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on October 04, 2017, 09:01:03 PM
Quote from: Minder on October 04, 2017, 08:53:04 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on October 04, 2017, 08:47:37 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-IZvPS9cEw (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-IZvPS9cEw)

Can't wait. If you haven't seen the first two series of Gomorrah then don't watch that link as there are a few spoilers in it.

When is it hitting here Jim?
I think it's Nov 17th. Not definitely sure though.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on October 04, 2017, 09:22:21 PM
Theresa May plagiarised the West Wing in her speech today...
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on October 04, 2017, 11:37:30 PM
4th episode of The Deuce, I find I can't not watch it, even if it's just taking its time, looking as if it's going nowhere interesting. This series needs some serious taxi driver retribution to counter the effect of the one way relentless sexploitation and crude gutter mafia gangsterism.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: TabClear on October 05, 2017, 11:31:03 AM
Quote from: gallsman on October 04, 2017, 09:22:21 PM
Theresa May plagiarised the West Wing in her speech today...

Rewatched a couple of the earlier series over the summer. Awesome show even after so many years. Acting and scripting was top notch. Definitely in my Top 5 boxsets ever.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on October 05, 2017, 01:24:40 PM
Quote from: TabClear on October 05, 2017, 11:31:03 AM
Quote from: gallsman on October 04, 2017, 09:22:21 PM
Theresa May plagiarised the West Wing in her speech today...

Rewatched a couple of the earlier series over the summer. Awesome show even after so many years. Acting and scripting was top notch. Definitely in my Top 5 boxsets ever.

Basically it's great up until Rob Lowe and Sorkin left. Have watched it a good few times and the dip in quality is very noticeable.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Boycey on October 05, 2017, 03:00:19 PM
Quote from: gallsman on October 05, 2017, 01:24:40 PM
Quote from: TabClear on October 05, 2017, 11:31:03 AM
Quote from: gallsman on October 04, 2017, 09:22:21 PM
Theresa May plagiarised the West Wing in her speech today...

Rewatched a couple of the earlier series over the summer. Awesome show even after so many years. Acting and scripting was top notch. Definitely in my Top 5 boxsets ever.

Basically it's great up until Rob Lowe and Sorkin left. Have watched it a good few times and the dip in quality is very noticeable.

Ah its still top quality entertainment right til the end.... I'm about to start at the beginning again!!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on October 05, 2017, 03:06:37 PM
Quote from: gallsman on October 05, 2017, 01:24:40 PM
Quote from: TabClear on October 05, 2017, 11:31:03 AM
Quote from: gallsman on October 04, 2017, 09:22:21 PM
Theresa May plagiarised the West Wing in her speech today...

Rewatched a couple of the earlier series over the summer. Awesome show even after so many years. Acting and scripting was top notch. Definitely in my Top 5 boxsets ever.

Basically it's great up until Rob Lowe and Sorkin left. Have watched it a good few times and the dip in quality is very noticeable.

I doubt you'll have many arguments there. Having said that without Sorkin it was still better than half the stuff that's out there today!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on October 05, 2017, 03:27:03 PM
Quote from: Boycey on October 05, 2017, 03:00:19 PM
Quote from: gallsman on October 05, 2017, 01:24:40 PM
Quote from: TabClear on October 05, 2017, 11:31:03 AM
Quote from: gallsman on October 04, 2017, 09:22:21 PM
Theresa May plagiarised the West Wing in her speech today...

Rewatched a couple of the earlier series over the summer. Awesome show even after so many years. Acting and scripting was top notch. Definitely in my Top 5 boxsets ever.

Basically it's great up until Rob Lowe and Sorkin left. Have watched it a good few times and the dip in quality is very noticeable.

Ah its still top quality entertainment right til the end.... I'm about to start at the beginning again!!!

I watched it again last year and realised it was only the second time I'd watched seasons 5, 6 and 7. Will and Kate are awful and the rubbish about Leo going to Cuba etc makes me cringe. They ruined Toby too. There's no way he'd have betrayed Jed like that.

That said, the campaign is great and Santos and especially Vinick are brilliant characters.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on October 05, 2017, 04:54:08 PM
Is the West Wing readily available for a lazy bastard like me as I have the box set and fancy watching it without the hassle of hoking DVDs. File under First World Problems.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on October 05, 2017, 05:11:28 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on October 05, 2017, 04:54:08 PM
Is the West Wing readily available for a lazy b**tard like me as I have the box set and fancy watching it without the hassle of hoking DVDs. File under First World Problems.

If you know how to use Kodi or how to access US Netflix it's all there.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on October 05, 2017, 05:15:21 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on October 05, 2017, 04:54:08 PM
Is the West Wing readily available for a lazy b**tard like me as I have the box set and fancy watching it without the hassle of hoking DVDs. File under First World Problems.

https://terrariumtv.com 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on October 05, 2017, 06:03:18 PM
Quote from: gallsman on October 05, 2017, 05:11:28 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on October 05, 2017, 04:54:08 PM
Is the West Wing readily available for a lazy b**tard like me as I have the box set and fancy watching it without the hassle of hoking DVDs. File under First World Problems.

If you know how to use Kodi or how to access US Netflix it's all there.
Will check Kodi. I think I watched the first 3 or 4 series and then knocked it on the head so might start again.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on October 05, 2017, 06:18:25 PM
I'm still trying to get past season 1. But slow or something for me. Going to try get through it at some stage though. Watching Queen of the South on Netflix. It's ok just but I've f**k all else to watch now.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Boycey on October 06, 2017, 11:08:12 PM
Anyone look at the new incarnation of Porridge tonight on the Beeb? Porridge was on of the all time great shows and Fletcher one of the great characters..
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on October 07, 2017, 07:16:17 AM
3rd series of BBC sitcom Josh started last night. An unappreciated gem, consistently funny.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on October 10, 2017, 09:20:46 AM
Quote from: screenexile on October 05, 2017, 03:06:37 PM
Quote from: gallsman on October 05, 2017, 01:24:40 PM
Quote from: TabClear on October 05, 2017, 11:31:03 AM
Quote from: gallsman on October 04, 2017, 09:22:21 PM
Theresa May plagiarised the West Wing in her speech today...

Rewatched a couple of the earlier series over the summer. Awesome show even after so many years. Acting and scripting was top notch. Definitely in my Top 5 boxsets ever.

Basically it's great up until Rob Lowe and Sorkin left. Have watched it a good few times and the dip in quality is very noticeable.

I doubt you'll have many arguments there. Having said that without Sorkin it was still better than half the stuff that's out there today!!

Speaking of Sorkin,
I really enjoyed The Newsroom.
Its a pity they didn't make more series of it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: johnneycool on October 10, 2017, 10:29:13 AM
Quote from: Boycey on October 06, 2017, 11:08:12 PM
Anyone look at the new incarnation of Porridge tonight on the Beeb? Porridge was on of the all time great shows and Fletcher one of the great characters..

Didn't look great by the 10 minutes I saw of it. Yer man was trying too hard to be exactly like Fletcher with the facial expressions and so forth.

The original was sublime comedy.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: TabClear on October 10, 2017, 11:33:30 AM
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on October 10, 2017, 09:20:46 AM
Quote from: screenexile on October 05, 2017, 03:06:37 PM
Quote from: gallsman on October 05, 2017, 01:24:40 PM
Quote from: TabClear on October 05, 2017, 11:31:03 AM
Quote from: gallsman on October 04, 2017, 09:22:21 PM
Theresa May plagiarised the West Wing in her speech today...

Rewatched a couple of the earlier series over the summer. Awesome show even after so many years. Acting and scripting was top notch. Definitely in my Top 5 boxsets ever.

Basically it's great up until Rob Lowe and Sorkin left. Have watched it a good few times and the dip in quality is very noticeable.

I doubt you'll have many arguments there. Having said that without Sorkin it was still better than half the stuff that's out there today!!

Speaking of Sorkin,
I really enjoyed The Newsroom.
Its a pity they didn't make more series of it.

Have not seen The Newsroom but you reminded me of another favourite of mine of the early nineties, Drop the Dead Donkey. Brilliant show that never got the recognition it deserved. Something I would have thought could be reincarnated relatively easily as it is based on current events. The writers would have a field day with Trump!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Rois on October 10, 2017, 11:41:49 AM
Quote from: gallsman on October 05, 2017, 05:11:28 PM

If you know how to use Kodi or how to access US Netflix it's all there.

How do I do that US Netflix thing?

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on October 10, 2017, 11:46:34 AM
Quote from: Rois on October 10, 2017, 11:41:49 AM
Quote from: gallsman on October 05, 2017, 05:11:28 PM

If you know how to use Kodi or how to access US Netflix it's all there.

How do I do that US Netflix thing?

You need to use s service that can change your DNS settings. I use SmartDNSProxy. I'm based in Spain and I use it to access UK and US Netflix, UK Amazon prime and all the catch up players for the UK stations. Think they have a free trial.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lenny on October 10, 2017, 01:32:08 PM
Quote from: gallsman on October 10, 2017, 11:46:34 AM
Quote from: Rois on October 10, 2017, 11:41:49 AM
Quote from: gallsman on October 05, 2017, 05:11:28 PM

If you know how to use Kodi or how to access US Netflix it's all there.

How do I do that US Netflix thing?

You need to use s service that can change your DNS settings. I use SmartDNSProxy. I'm based in Spain and I use it to access UK and US Netflix, UK Amazon prime and all the catch up players for the UK stations. Think they have a free trial.

Would it work for RTE player?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on October 10, 2017, 02:33:09 PM
Quote from: lenny on October 10, 2017, 01:32:08 PM
Quote from: gallsman on October 10, 2017, 11:46:34 AM
Quote from: Rois on October 10, 2017, 11:41:49 AM
Quote from: gallsman on October 05, 2017, 05:11:28 PM

If you know how to use Kodi or how to access US Netflix it's all there.

How do I do that US Netflix thing?

You need to use s service that can change your DNS settings. I use SmartDNSProxy. I'm based in Spain and I use it to access UK and US Netflix, UK Amazon prime and all the catch up players for the UK stations. Think they have a free trial.

Would it work for RTE player?

Yup.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Boycey on October 10, 2017, 07:11:40 PM
I'm not sure if it still works but you used to be able to change to US Netflix on a smart tv simply by going to network setting on the tv and changing dns settings to whatever current one is for USA. Loads of YouTube tutorials if you look...

Haven't used in ages so perhaps this loophole is closed..
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Boycey on October 15, 2017, 08:00:55 PM
Finished Narcos last night, it was better than the first couple of series.. What to watch now  ???
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on October 15, 2017, 09:10:56 PM
Quote from: Boycey on October 15, 2017, 08:00:55 PM
Finished Narcos last night, it was better than the first couple of series.. What to watch now  ???

Agree, genuine edge if of the seat stuff for me.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Asal Mor on October 15, 2017, 09:55:42 PM
Blind Date on TV3. Pure quality.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on October 16, 2017, 12:29:14 AM
Quote from: Asal Mor on October 15, 2017, 09:55:42 PM
Blind Date on TV3. Pure quality.

Anything Al Porter is near can f**k right off!!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Gold on October 16, 2017, 01:12:37 AM
Power is good enough to have me up at this time!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on October 16, 2017, 02:31:04 AM
Quote from: Boycey on October 15, 2017, 08:00:55 PM
Finished Narcos last night, it was better than the first couple of series.. What to watch now  ???

If you want related things, the Cocaine Cowboys docs might be interesting. Blow with Johnny Depp worth a re-watch too.

I'm all about The Deuce at the minute. It's brilliant.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Syferus on October 16, 2017, 02:49:37 AM
Mr. Robot is back. Probably the most distinctive show on TV, both in how it's shot and how it tells a story. And they fact they put in the legwork to actually portray software and computing honestly goes a long way to making it more believable too.

Star Trek Discovery has been absolutely fantastic as a long term Trek fan, it takes turns that no other series has and toys with your preconceptions of what can happen in a Trek show at nearly every turn.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on October 16, 2017, 02:55:22 AM
Second season of Mr Robot was completely shite. Have heard this one has improved.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on October 16, 2017, 07:32:21 AM
I didn't like Mr Robot at all. Acting and all was very good to be fair but I just didn't lie the storyline. Started watching a good show called Trapped on Amazon Prime. Also watched one episode of Duece and it seems promising.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: The Gs Man on October 16, 2017, 10:08:49 AM
Quote from: Boycey on October 15, 2017, 08:00:55 PM
Finished Narcos last night, it was better than the first couple of series.. What to watch now  ???
Fugitives!

All episodes are on the Channel 4 player.  It's unreal.  Very similar to Narcos.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on October 16, 2017, 10:25:18 AM
I think this has possibly been the best series of Ray Donovan yet.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on October 16, 2017, 10:54:06 AM
The Sinner with Jessica Biel was pretty good I thought. Only 7 or 8 episodes so easy enough get through it.
Hearing good things about Mindhunter on Netflix so going to start that tonight.
The Walking Dead back next week 👍
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Dinny Breen on October 16, 2017, 02:24:39 PM
I am liking the new Star Trek on Netflix, seems to be more in common with the 60s series than any of the recent ones.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Syferus on October 16, 2017, 03:04:34 PM
Quote from: gallsman on October 16, 2017, 02:55:22 AM
Second season of Mr Robot was completely shite. Have heard this one has improved.

Season 2 was a slow burn until episode 7, but to say it was shite is total hyperbole. It's hard to make any value judgements on season 3 with only a single episode out.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on October 17, 2017, 09:09:56 AM
Quote from: lurganblue on October 16, 2017, 10:25:18 AM
I think this has possibly been the best series of Ray Donovan yet.

Take it you are being sarcastic?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on October 17, 2017, 09:13:56 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on October 17, 2017, 09:09:56 AM
Quote from: lurganblue on October 16, 2017, 10:25:18 AM
I think this has possibly been the best series of Ray Donovan yet.

Take it you are being sarcastic?

Nope. Think it's been great. Liev Schreiber's performances have been excellent.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on October 17, 2017, 09:34:42 AM
Finished Mindhunter last night and really enjoyed it. Very dark though 8.5/10.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JoG2 on October 17, 2017, 09:43:16 AM
Quote from: lurganblue on October 17, 2017, 09:13:56 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on October 17, 2017, 09:09:56 AM
Quote from: lurganblue on October 16, 2017, 10:25:18 AM
I think this has possibly been the best series of Ray Donovan yet.

Take it you are being sarcastic?

Nope. Think it's been great. Liev Schreiber's performances have been excellent.

It's definitely picked up the last few episodes  after a very slow start. Last nights episode was absolutely brilliant. Micky Donovan is some cat !
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: sambostar on October 17, 2017, 09:50:20 AM
Finished Narcos Season 3 & it was superb - very fast moving compared to the 1st 2 seasons & more characters to focus on.

Started Mindhunter yesterday thanks to Ophelia & 1st 2 episodes are very promising
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on October 17, 2017, 10:54:06 AM
Quote from: JoG2 on October 17, 2017, 09:43:16 AM
Quote from: lurganblue on October 17, 2017, 09:13:56 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on October 17, 2017, 09:09:56 AM
Quote from: lurganblue on October 16, 2017, 10:25:18 AM
I think this has possibly been the best series of Ray Donovan yet.

Take it you are being sarcastic?

Nope. Think it's been great. Liev Schreiber's performances have been excellent.

It's definitely picked up the last few episodes  after a very slow start. Last nights episode was absolutely brilliant. Micky Donovan is some cat !

Ray Donovan is one of my favourite shows, but this season has been poor. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Orior on October 17, 2017, 11:21:35 AM
Had the misfortune of watching Liar on ITV. It started well, but then had a whole series of twists and turns that were unfathomable. Stupid ending too which set it up for a second series.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on October 17, 2017, 01:01:20 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on October 17, 2017, 10:54:06 AM
Quote from: JoG2 on October 17, 2017, 09:43:16 AM
Quote from: lurganblue on October 17, 2017, 09:13:56 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on October 17, 2017, 09:09:56 AM
Quote from: lurganblue on October 16, 2017, 10:25:18 AM
I think this has possibly been the best series of Ray Donovan yet.

Take it you are being sarcastic?

Nope. Think it's been great. Liev Schreiber's performances have been excellent.

It's definitely picked up the last few episodes  after a very slow start. Last nights episode was absolutely brilliant. Micky Donovan is some cat !

Ray Donovan is one of my favourite shows, but this season has been poor.
I'm a good few episodes behind but that is because it hasn't held our attention - usually we watch the episodes as they come out. The flashbacks with Abby etc. have been a real scunner. Will have to pick it up again though just to get it finished!

Mindhunter next on my list too!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on October 22, 2017, 09:59:10 AM
Finished Mindhunter and thought it was very good although it's probably not for everyone. Watching The Deuce and 2 episodes in it's very good so far.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on October 22, 2017, 02:07:49 PM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on October 16, 2017, 02:24:39 PM
I am liking the new Star Trek on Netflix, seems to be more in common with the 60s series than any of the recent ones.
Absolutely superb, proper Sci fi.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Dinny Breen on October 22, 2017, 07:52:22 PM
Mindhunter, good show 8.5/10.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JoG2 on October 22, 2017, 08:28:51 PM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on October 22, 2017, 07:52:22 PM
Mindhunter, good show 8.5/10.

4 in, really enjoying it. Conor Gormley playing one of the two leads  ;D
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on October 23, 2017, 09:27:32 AM
Quote from: bennydorano on October 22, 2017, 02:07:49 PM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on October 16, 2017, 02:24:39 PM
I am liking the new Star Trek on Netflix, seems to be more in common with the 60s series than any of the recent ones.
Absolutely superb, proper Sci fi.

Only 3 episodes in but enjoying it. Haven't liked a star trek series since The Next Generation
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on October 23, 2017, 09:28:27 AM
The return of the Walking Dead tonight. Hopefully they have learned from last season and wont be dragging the plot out.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jell 0 Biafra on October 23, 2017, 05:12:29 PM
Be nice if they got rid of the CGI tiger and that ridiculous fake medieval court.   
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on October 24, 2017, 02:25:01 AM
Quote from: JoG2 on October 22, 2017, 08:28:51 PM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on October 22, 2017, 07:52:22 PM
Mindhunter, good show 8.5/10.

4 in, really enjoying it. Conor Gormley playing one of the two leads  ;D
The graphics are good in a humorous way, ie the graphic font and font size that splash the screen to indicate what town and state the intrepid duo are entering. It's a throwback to the mid '70's tv drama production values, as if this drama was also being filmed at that time.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on October 26, 2017, 02:17:37 PM
Anyone see this week's episode of 'Curb Your Enthusiasm'?  It's a long time since I laughed so much at a TV programme.  Highly recommended. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on October 26, 2017, 02:29:47 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on October 26, 2017, 02:17:37 PM
Anyone see this week's episode of 'Curb Your Enthusiasm'?  It's a long time since I laughed so much at a TV programme.  Highly recommended.

quality show. ep1 of the series was a clinker imo
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on October 26, 2017, 03:03:21 PM
Surprised there's been so little mention of it on here but I'm really enjoying the Handmaid's Tale. . . it's a brilliant storyline and very well acted!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Esmarelda on October 26, 2017, 04:11:47 PM
Quote from: screenexile on October 26, 2017, 03:03:21 PM
Surprised there's been so little mention of it on here but I'm really enjoying the Handmaid's Tale. . . it's a brilliant storyline and very well acted!!
Top class.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JoG2 on October 26, 2017, 04:24:05 PM
Quote from: Esmarelda on October 26, 2017, 04:11:47 PM
Quote from: screenexile on October 26, 2017, 03:03:21 PM
Surprised there's been so little mention of it on here but I'm really enjoying the Handmaid's Tale. . . it's a brilliant storyline and very well acted!!
Top class.

Agreed. Watched episode 1 of Alias Grace (also Margaret Attwood) last night... so so, but plenty of potential (hopefully)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: The Iceman on October 27, 2017, 01:23:44 PM
Stranger Things Season 2 released on Netflix over here - thats the weekend sorted!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on October 27, 2017, 01:37:09 PM
Quote from: The Iceman on October 27, 2017, 01:23:44 PM
Stranger Things Season 2 released on Netflix over here - thats the weekend sorted!

AWESOME!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on October 29, 2017, 11:41:31 PM
Blue Planet II on BBC absolutely stunning. Everything you'd expect from an Attenborough doc and in no way disappointing after how incredible Planet Earth II was.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Longshanks on October 30, 2017, 08:39:38 AM
anybody watching the good place with Ted Danson, only like 23 minutes an episode but just very funny and easy to watch, from the same guy involved in the office (USA) and created parks and recreation which I Loved.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on October 30, 2017, 09:07:28 AM
Tin Star has been a slow burner but stuck with it as I really like Roth....

Love the fact that he wakes up clueless about the night before and he's hookers lying around his room!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on October 30, 2017, 09:12:26 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on October 30, 2017, 09:07:28 AM
Tin Star has been a slow burner but stuck with it as I really like Roth....

Love the fact that he wakes up clueless about the night before and he's hookers lying around his room!!

I think i've about 5 of these watched. Slow burner alright but def very good.  There is a lot about the Roth character still to be revealed i expect.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on October 30, 2017, 09:14:13 AM
I gave up on Tin Star. Watching Stranger Things 2 here and it's a load of shite. I thought the first one was a load of shite too so it's probably just not my type of series.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on October 30, 2017, 09:37:32 AM
Have Mindhunter and Stranger Things 2 to watch.  Stranger Things wasn't anything special to be honest, nowhere near as good as some make it out.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on October 30, 2017, 09:41:00 AM
Mindhunter was slow at times but I found it fascinating, especially as it is based on real people.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on October 30, 2017, 09:59:06 AM
Quote from: JimStynes on October 30, 2017, 09:14:13 AM
I gave up on Tin Star. Watching Stranger Things 2 here and it's a load of shite. I thought the first one was a load of shite too so it's probably just not my type of series.

I'd given up on it but i just recorded it anyways, the wife was away on a school trip so i ran through about 5 in a row and its cooking up rightly..
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: oakleaflad on October 30, 2017, 12:28:05 PM
Finished Season 2 of Stranger Things. Enjoyed it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on October 30, 2017, 01:16:07 PM
It's too weird for me. Paranormal worlds or whatever is going on in it just seems too silly for me. Finished Deuce there this morning though. More my type of thing  ;)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ned on October 30, 2017, 04:33:03 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on October 30, 2017, 09:12:26 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on October 30, 2017, 09:07:28 AM
Tin Star has been a slow burner but stuck with it as I really like Roth....

Love the fact that he wakes up clueless about the night before and he's hookers lying around his room!!

I think i've about 5 of these watched. Slow burner alright but def very good.  There is a lot about the Roth character still to be revealed i expect.

Have watched the full series. Good but kind of left you wanting it to be more i.e. it wasn't as good as it should have been. Roth is good. Truly unlikeable character played very well.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on October 30, 2017, 07:46:14 PM
Well - no more House of Cards

http://deadline.com/2017/10/house-of-cards-canceled-kevin-spacey-scandal-netflix-season-six-1202197604/
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on October 30, 2017, 08:01:49 PM
No loss. Been shite since the scene of him pissing on the da's grave to open S3
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on October 30, 2017, 08:14:40 PM
It's been crap and I didn't even finish the latest season. I can't stand Kevin Spacey so I won't miss him either.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on October 30, 2017, 10:05:32 PM
All Ireland Day on RTE 1 at the moment is good.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Targetman on October 30, 2017, 10:16:33 PM
Yep, watching here not bad
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on October 30, 2017, 10:34:44 PM
Raging!!!!!!   Caught last few minutes! Knew it was on but forgot to record it!

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Boycey on October 30, 2017, 10:45:31 PM
Fantastic programme, RTE do that kind of thing well in fairness to them..
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on October 30, 2017, 10:53:22 PM
Quote from: Boycey on October 30, 2017, 10:45:31 PM
Fantastic programme, RTE do that kind of thing well in fairness to them..

Loved the referee viewpoint (obviously) players trying to con, manipulate or chance their arm the whole way!

Did a league final at weekend, first time I wanted to smack a supporter ! Glad there was no mic on me!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on October 31, 2017, 06:46:17 AM
Anywhere to watch that online!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: playwiththewind1st on November 01, 2017, 01:35:03 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on October 30, 2017, 10:53:22 PM
Quote from: Boycey on October 30, 2017, 10:45:31 PM
Fantastic programme, RTE do that kind of thing well in fairness to them..

Loved the referee viewpoint (obviously) players trying to con, manipulate or chance their arm the whole way!

Did a league final at weekend, first time I wanted to smack a supporter ! Glad there was no mic on me!

& what, exactly, brought that on lol???
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on November 01, 2017, 01:54:59 PM
First season of The Deuce finished on Sunday. Thought it was absolutely superb.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Denn Forever on November 01, 2017, 01:56:28 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on October 31, 2017, 06:46:17 AM
Anywhere to watch that online!

https://www.rte.ie/player/ie/show/all-ireland-day-30003661/10796292/

If you can access it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on November 01, 2017, 02:14:05 PM
Quote from: Denn Forever on November 01, 2017, 01:56:28 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on October 31, 2017, 06:46:17 AM
Anywhere to watch that online!

https://www.rte.ie/player/ie/show/all-ireland-day-30003661/10796292/

If you can access it.

Nope! Not for my location.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on November 01, 2017, 02:14:46 PM
Quote from: gallsman on November 01, 2017, 01:54:59 PM
First season of The Deuce finished on Sunday. Thought it was absolutely superb.

Brilliant series!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on November 01, 2017, 02:25:47 PM
Quote from: Denn Forever on November 01, 2017, 01:56:28 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on October 31, 2017, 06:46:17 AM
Anywhere to watch that online!

https://www.rte.ie/player/ie/show/all-ireland-day-30003661/10796292/

If you can access it.

Cause the RTE company dont recognise the North (Late late show as proof) they wont allow us to watch it!  :-X
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on November 01, 2017, 05:56:10 PM
Mr Mercedes looks promising here. Only on episode 2 but a decent start.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on November 01, 2017, 07:48:00 PM
Watched the first episode of Gunpowder, the BBC miniseries. Liked it a lot.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Hound on November 02, 2017, 01:43:12 PM
Breaking Bad on Netflix - only Season 5 Ep 9 and onwards seems to be available for me. Is that the same for everyone?
Problem for me as I'm only half way through Season 4!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on November 02, 2017, 01:50:27 PM
Quote from: Hound on November 02, 2017, 01:43:12 PM
Breaking Bad on Netflix - only Season 5 Ep 9 and onwards seems to be available for me. Is that the same for everyone?
Problem for me as I'm only half way through Season 4!

Whole show available for me.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Boycey on November 02, 2017, 01:50:45 PM
Quote from: Hound on November 02, 2017, 01:43:12 PM
Breaking Bad on Netflix - only Season 5 Ep 9 and onwards seems to be available for me. Is that the same for everyone?
Problem for me as I'm only half way through Season 4!

Yeah, had a quick look there that's all I can see either, strange..
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on November 02, 2017, 02:02:12 PM
Looking forward to the return of the Peaky Blinders on the 15th. Might watch the last episode of season 3 again to get a recap.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on November 03, 2017, 01:26:17 PM
Tin Can - beyond corny, defines the term 'what a waste of time'.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: diegoforlan1 on November 03, 2017, 02:24:21 PM
Has any1 saw American Horror story or Mr Robot?? Any use..!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: An Watcher on November 03, 2017, 05:57:32 PM
Watched the Gunpowder show on iPlayer.  Very good altho it ended sharp enough.
Up to date with Mr Mercedes on RTE.  Bit slow but enough happening to keep you interested.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on November 05, 2017, 12:46:45 AM
Quote from: Main Street on November 03, 2017, 01:26:17 PM
Tin Can - beyond corny, defines the term 'what a waste of time'.
Tin Can or Tin Star?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on November 05, 2017, 01:22:58 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on November 05, 2017, 12:46:45 AM
Quote from: Main Street on November 03, 2017, 01:26:17 PM
Tin Can - beyond corny, defines the term 'what a waste of time'.
Tin Can or Tin Star?
;D
Tin Star
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on November 07, 2017, 09:51:19 AM
Watched the second episode of this series of the walking dead last night.  It is already beginning to annoy me.  The long scenes of nothing but people's faces, the endless shooting of high powered weapons with little happening and the complete rubbish spoken by "The King".  I hate to give up on something that i have invested so much time in but it looks like I may have to.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on November 07, 2017, 10:08:58 AM
Finished the Deuce last night. . . you're expecting it to finish like every other TV series you watch with a big finale setting things up for the next season but then you remember it's David Simon and that's not how it goes.

It's very good, so many stories connected to eachother with great acting and very harrowing at times as well. Excellent but be warned it's very graphic!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on November 07, 2017, 10:53:59 AM
Quote from: lurganblue on November 07, 2017, 09:51:19 AM
Watched the second episode of this series of the walking dead last night.  It is already beginning to annoy me.  The long scenes of nothing but people's faces, the endless shooting of high powered weapons with little happening and the complete rubbish spoken by "The King".  I hate to give up on something that i have invested so much time in but it looks like I may have to.

Yeah, its rubbish.
strangely addictive, but complete rubbish.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JoG2 on November 07, 2017, 10:56:38 AM
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on November 07, 2017, 10:53:59 AM
Quote from: lurganblue on November 07, 2017, 09:51:19 AM
Watched the second episode of this series of the walking dead last night.  It is already beginning to annoy me.  The long scenes of nothing but people's faces, the endless shooting of high powered weapons with little happening and the complete rubbish spoken by "The King".  I hate to give up on something that i have invested so much time in but it looks like I may have to.

Yeah, its rubbish.
strangely addictive, but complete rubbish.

I've said it before, but that's me done with it...christ it's poor

Watched episode 1 of Mr Mercedes...mad first hour. Gleeson is brilliant
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on November 07, 2017, 11:26:28 AM
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on November 07, 2017, 10:53:59 AM
Quote from: lurganblue on November 07, 2017, 09:51:19 AM
Watched the second episode of this series of the walking dead last night.  It is already beginning to annoy me.  The long scenes of nothing but people's faces, the endless shooting of high powered weapons with little happening and the complete rubbish spoken by "The King".  I hate to give up on something that i have invested so much time in but it looks like I may have to.

Yeah, its rubbish.
strangely addictive, but complete rubbish.
Fear the Walking Dead is probably better than it now imo.
I'll still stay watching it though..well as long as Maggie is in it anyhow..
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: WT4E on November 07, 2017, 11:48:45 AM
Where could I watch No Stone on Turned?

Will it be in normal Cinemas or is it too controversial?

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: J70 on November 07, 2017, 11:56:46 AM
Quote from: lurganblue on November 07, 2017, 09:51:19 AM
Watched the second episode of this series of the walking dead last night.  It is already beginning to annoy me.  The long scenes of nothing but people's faces, the endless shooting of high powered weapons with little happening and the complete rubbish spoken by "The King".  I hate to give up on something that i have invested so much time in but it looks like I may have to.

I've been sticking with it, but growing steadily more disinterested.

I think the piece in the first episode where Negan was prancing around, throwing shapes and spouting his over the top bullshit, with 30 automatic weapons aimed at him and no shot taken, put me over the edge.

On the bright side, the new season of Curb Your Enthusiasm is absolutely hilarious! If it keeps up the standard of the first four episodes, could be the best season yet.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on November 07, 2017, 12:08:39 PM
Quote from: WT4E on November 07, 2017, 11:48:45 AM
Where could I watch No Stone on Turned?

Will it be in normal Cinemas or is it too controversial?

https://sluggerotoole.com/2017/11/02/no-stone-unturned-a-film-that-finally-lifts-the-loughinisland-stones-the-ruc-wouldnt-touch/

A screening later this week in Loughinisland will precede the film's general release from Friday 10 November in the Queen's Film Theatre as well as selected cinemas in the Movie House and Omniplex chains.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Hound on November 07, 2017, 03:27:09 PM
Quote from: Boycey on November 02, 2017, 01:50:45 PM
Quote from: Hound on November 02, 2017, 01:43:12 PM
Breaking Bad on Netflix - only Season 5 Ep 9 and onwards seems to be available for me. Is that the same for everyone?
Problem for me as I'm only half way through Season 4!

Yeah, had a quick look there that's all I can see either, strange..
According to boards.ie, posters said all the early series were gone from Ireland but it was still available in the UK.

Someone rang up Netflix and was told it was a "licensing issue" and given no more information. People took this as meaning that RTE or TV3 had bought the rights for Ireland.

But as of last night, people are saying it's back.  I had checked yesterday at about 5pm and it wasn't back, but hopefully it'll be there when I get home!

Probably impacts on only a tiny amount of people who are this late to the party! 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Boycey on November 07, 2017, 03:33:39 PM
Hasn't TG4 already shown/is showing Breaking Bad in Ireland?

Anyway I'm happy you report to you I had a quick look on my phone and its all there..
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gaaman2016 on November 07, 2017, 04:38:39 PM
Quote from: screenexile on November 07, 2017, 12:08:39 PM
Quote from: WT4E on November 07, 2017, 11:48:45 AM
Where could I watch No Stone on Turned?

Will it be in normal Cinemas or is it too controversial?

https://sluggerotoole.com/2017/11/02/no-stone-unturned-a-film-that-finally-lifts-the-loughinisland-stones-the-ruc-wouldnt-touch/

A screening later this week in Loughinisland will precede the film's general release from Friday 10 November in the Queen's Film Theatre as well as selected cinemas in the Movie House and Omniplex chains.

Apparently will be on Amazon Prime in the new year
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on November 07, 2017, 05:33:09 PM
Finally gave up on The Walking Dead. Shite. Been watching the last few season series just for the sake of it but finally switched off half way through the latest episode. What's that 'Sinner' show like?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on November 07, 2017, 10:28:05 PM
The fight for Mosul! Tough watch...
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Esmarelda on November 10, 2017, 04:54:48 PM
Quote from: Main Street on November 05, 2017, 01:22:58 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on November 05, 2017, 12:46:45 AM
Quote from: Main Street on November 03, 2017, 01:26:17 PM
Tin Can - beyond corny, defines the term 'what a waste of time'.
Tin Can or Tin Star?
;D
Tin Star
What didn't you like about it? I thought it was extremely slow to get to where it was inevitably going, but I thought the last three episodes were good once Jack got into character.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on November 10, 2017, 09:01:31 PM
Quote from: Esmarelda on November 10, 2017, 04:54:48 PM
Quote from: Main Street on November 05, 2017, 01:22:58 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on November 05, 2017, 12:46:45 AM
Quote from: Main Street on November 03, 2017, 01:26:17 PM
Tin Can - beyond corny, defines the term 'what a waste of time'.
Tin Can or Tin Star?
;D
Tin Star
What didn't you like about it? I thought it was extremely slow to get to where it was inevitably going, but I thought the last three episodes were good once Jack got into character.
My comment was mainly directed for those people who have started to watch it and have a (forlorn) hope that it will get better.
Absurd plot which became more ridiculous, incredibly unimaginative banal script and dialogue, the london accents adopted were contrived and corny. Characters were even more absurd than the plot. The  Tin Star who is never actually seen to be drunk  but always ready with rapier like reactions unhindered by vast consumption of alcohol.
The baby faced psycho killer who fondly plays a guitar, falls in love while callously acting out his revenge, of which much time was spent explaining motive.
Characters end up doing other things, vanishing on magic plot threads.
Cliche on top of cliche.
Too many drugs involved, I suspect.





Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: maggie on November 10, 2017, 09:04:03 PM
Started Tin Star and my issue is the mumbling when they are speaking. Swear i can never hear half of what they are saying.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JoG2 on November 10, 2017, 09:42:10 PM
Finished Mr Mercedes tonight. Thought it was very good. Gleeson is a serious actor
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Owen Brannigan on November 10, 2017, 09:51:44 PM
Quote from: WT4E on November 07, 2017, 11:48:45 AM
Where could I watch No Stone on Turned?

Will it be in normal Cinemas or is it too controversial?

(https://i.imgur.com/iErjlRv.jpg)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on November 12, 2017, 08:41:59 PM
Stranger things season 2 better that season 1. Really enjoyed it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: BarryBreensBandage on November 12, 2017, 09:48:07 PM
Quote from: Esmarelda on November 10, 2017, 04:54:48 PM
Quote from: Main Street on November 05, 2017, 01:22:58 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on November 05, 2017, 12:46:45 AM
Quote from: Main Street on November 03, 2017, 01:26:17 PM
Tin Can - beyond corny, defines the term 'what a waste of time'.
Tin Can or Tin Star?
;D
Tin Star
What didn't you like about it? I thought it was extremely slow to get to where it was inevitably going, but I thought the last three episodes were good once Jack got into character.

Great Soundtrack
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Esmarelda on November 12, 2017, 10:02:03 PM
Quote from: Main Street on November 10, 2017, 09:01:31 PM
Quote from: Esmarelda on November 10, 2017, 04:54:48 PM
Quote from: Main Street on November 05, 2017, 01:22:58 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on November 05, 2017, 12:46:45 AM
Quote from: Main Street on November 03, 2017, 01:26:17 PM
Tin Can - beyond corny, defines the term 'what a waste of time'.
Tin Can or Tin Star?
;D
Tin Star
What didn't you like about it? I thought it was extremely slow to get to where it was inevitably going, but I thought the last three episodes were good once Jack got into character.
My comment was mainly directed for those people who have started to watch it and have a (forlorn) hope that it will get better.
Absurd plot which became more ridiculous, incredibly unimaginative banal script and dialogue, the london accents adopted were contrived and corny. Characters were even more absurd than the plot. The  Tin Star who is never actually seen to be drunk  but always ready with rapier like reactions unhindered by vast consumption of alcohol.
The baby faced psycho killer who fondly plays a guitar, falls in love while callously acting out his revenge, of which much time was spent explaining motive.
Characters end up doing other things, vanishing on magic plot threads.
Cliche on top of cliche.
Too many drugs involved, I suspect.
Mmm, can't say I agree. It's not brilliant by any stretch but I think you're being harsh.

Isn't that Tim Roth's natural accent? Not sure on the others.

Quote from: maggie on November 10, 2017, 09:04:03 PM
Started Tin Star and my issue is the mumbling when they are speaking. Swear i can never hear half of what they are saying.
Mumbling is annoying alright.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Orior on November 12, 2017, 10:16:10 PM
What is opposite of a recommendation?

That Len Goodman show (he from Strictly) is the absolute worst show ever. Ever.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Partners_in_Rhyme
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on November 12, 2017, 11:40:12 PM
Quote from: Esmarelda on November 12, 2017, 10:02:03 PM
Quote from: Main Street on November 10, 2017, 09:01:31 PM
Quote from: Esmarelda on November 10, 2017, 04:54:48 PM
Quote from: Main Street on November 05, 2017, 01:22:58 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on November 05, 2017, 12:46:45 AM
Quote from: Main Street on November 03, 2017, 01:26:17 PM
Tin Can - beyond corny, defines the term 'what a waste of time'.
Tin Can or Tin Star?
;D
Tin Star
What didn't you like about it? I thought it was extremely slow to get to where it was inevitably going, but I thought the last three episodes were good once Jack got into character.
My comment was mainly directed for those people who have started to watch it and have a (forlorn) hope that it will get better.
Absurd plot which became more ridiculous, incredibly unimaginative banal script and dialogue, the london accents adopted were contrived and corny. Characters were even more absurd than the plot. The  Tin Star who is never actually seen to be drunk  but always ready with rapier like reactions unhindered by vast consumption of alcohol.
The baby faced psycho killer who fondly plays a guitar, falls in love while callously acting out his revenge, of which much time was spent explaining motive.
Characters end up doing other things, vanishing on magic plot threads.
Cliche on top of cliche.
Too many drugs involved, I suspect.
Mmm, can't say I agree. It's not brilliant by any stretch but I think you're being harsh.

Isn't that Tim Roth's natural accent? Not sure on the others.

Quote from: maggie on November 10, 2017, 09:04:03 PM
Started Tin Star and my issue is the mumbling when they are speaking. Swear i can never hear half of what they are saying.
Mumbling is annoying alright.

First sign of hearing loss
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on November 13, 2017, 09:13:44 AM
Finished Tin Star last night. I had actually been enjoying it but the last episode was a real let down.  The whole love story is just not believable at all.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on November 13, 2017, 11:44:43 AM
Quote from: Orior on November 12, 2017, 10:16:10 PM
What is opposite of a recommendation?

That Len Goodman show (he from Strictly) is the absolute worst show ever. Ever.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Partners_in_Rhyme

QuoteThe show has received generally poor reviews from critics. Stuart Heritage writing in The Guardian described it as "a terrible toddler's drawing of a show" and a "fermented kaleidoscope of dung"

;D ;D
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on November 14, 2017, 10:56:42 PM
Zapped on Dave TV is decent & pretry amusing. You could watch both Series in a night or two.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on November 15, 2017, 10:48:44 PM
Quality episode of Peaky Blunders tonight lads!!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: TheOptimist on November 15, 2017, 11:35:29 PM
Quote from: screenexile on November 15, 2017, 10:48:44 PM
Quality episode of Peaky Blunders tonight lads!!!

Class start to the season. Trouble is have to wait a week to next.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Captain Obvious on November 15, 2017, 11:38:33 PM
Have watched all 10 episodes of Mr. Mercedes. A decent watch with a interesting end to the series.  The portrayal of a psychopath by Harry Treadaway was probably the best i have seen since Javier Bardem in no country for old men.  I read recently Treadaway only took over the leading role after the death of Anton Yelchin.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: playwiththewind1st on November 16, 2017, 02:00:57 PM
Javier Bardem in No Country For Old Men.....now that was a performance!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on November 16, 2017, 02:42:52 PM
Quote from: playwiththewind1st on November 16, 2017, 02:00:57 PM
Javier Bardem in No Country For Old Men.....now that was a performance!

Best on screen badie of all time
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on November 16, 2017, 02:48:06 PM
+ 1 on that. scary basturt in that he was
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on November 16, 2017, 03:30:50 PM
Ben Kingsley in Sexy Beast takes that crown.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on November 16, 2017, 04:18:01 PM
Quote from: gallsman on November 16, 2017, 03:30:50 PM
Ben Kingsley in Sexy Beast takes that crown.
I'd second that, probably more memorable because it was such a departure from his other roles, the first time I watched it I was transfixed by him. Fantastic Film.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on November 17, 2017, 09:15:32 AM
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on November 16, 2017, 02:42:52 PM
Quote from: playwiththewind1st on November 16, 2017, 02:00:57 PM
Javier Bardem in No Country For Old Men.....now that was a performance!

Best on screen badie of all time

100%, I was disappointed with him in Bond as I thought he would just do a repeat performance and become the best bond baddie of all time.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: playwiththewind1st on November 17, 2017, 01:04:47 PM
Quote from: gallsman on November 16, 2017, 03:30:50 PM
Ben Kingsley in Sexy Beast takes that crown.

Sexy Beast - great picture! Kingsley's character was 1 seriously scarey man, when he went off on a rant. He probably didn't actually have to get violent, you knew that he meant every single word of it & would back it up with action, if required to.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggy90 on November 17, 2017, 01:32:00 PM
Quote from: playwiththewind1st on November 17, 2017, 01:04:47 PM
Quote from: gallsman on November 16, 2017, 03:30:50 PM
Ben Kingsley in Sexy Beast takes that crown.

Sexy Beast - great picture! Kingsley's character was 1 seriously scarey man, when he went off on a rant. He probably didn't actually have to get violent, you knew that he meant every single word of it & would back it up with action, if required to.

Joe Pesci in Goodfellas was a proper time bomb?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Newbridge Exile on November 17, 2017, 01:49:45 PM
Quote from: ziggy90 on November 17, 2017, 01:32:00 PM
Quote from: playwiththewind1st on November 17, 2017, 01:04:47 PM
Quote from: gallsman on November 16, 2017, 03:30:50 PM
Ben Kingsley in Sexy Beast takes that crown.

Sexy Beast - great picture! Kingsley's character was 1 seriously scarey man, when he went off on a rant. He probably didn't actually have to get violent, you knew that he meant every single word of it & would back it up with action, if required to.

Joe Pesci in Goodfellas was a proper time bomb?
Good call with Joe Pesci
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on November 17, 2017, 03:01:28 PM
John Lithgoe in Dexter has to get an honourable mention as well!!

Some departure from Shrek/3rd Rock and Harry and the Hendersons!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on November 17, 2017, 03:15:07 PM
Been watching Billions recently on recommendation of a few friends. Decent.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Cunny Funt on November 17, 2017, 04:09:26 PM
Quote from: screenexile on November 17, 2017, 03:01:28 PM
John Lithgoe in Dexter has to get an honourable mention as well!!

Some departure from Shrek/3rd Rock and Harry and the Hendersons!

Yet not that far away from the memorable badie role he had in Cliffhanger
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Ethan Tremblay on November 17, 2017, 04:13:56 PM
John Litgoe was brilliant in Dexter.  On the topic of TV Recommendations, Dexter Season 4 is one of the best season's iv'e watched of any show. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Syferus on November 17, 2017, 04:31:45 PM
Quote from: Ethan Tremblay on November 17, 2017, 04:13:56 PM
John Litgoe was brilliant in Dexter.  On the topic of TV Recommendations, Dexter Season 4 is one of the best season's iv'e watched of any show.

That was definitely the high point of Dexter. I really enjoyed the show but it struggled making characters that weren't Dexter interesting, I always wanted them to get back to the A plot and whatever Dexter was up to. The rest of them felt almost like they were acting in a generic procedural.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Ethan Tremblay on November 17, 2017, 04:48:26 PM
True, it was only going one direction after S4, and as you said, every other character was less than secondary to Dexter. 

Maybe that's why shows with big casts such as Sopranos and GOT are so successful, there are that many interesting characters with their own arcs viewers can take an interest in them if the main plot is dwindling....   
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: leenie on November 21, 2017, 02:18:43 PM
I thought mind hunter was v good .. a lot of pyscologly to take in.. but who's the man at the v end burning the stuff ?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Minder on November 21, 2017, 03:06:02 PM
Quote from: leenie on November 21, 2017, 02:18:43 PM
I thought mind hunter was v good .. a lot of pyscologly to take in.. but who's the man at the v end burning the stuff ?

BTK
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Geoff Tipps on November 21, 2017, 03:07:14 PM
Quote from: leenie on November 21, 2017, 02:18:43 PM
I thought mind hunter was v good .. a lot of pyscologly to take in.. but who's the man at the v end burning the stuff ?

Dennis Rader - serial killer. He appeared at the start of a lot of episodes in the first series.
He's obviously going to play a major part in subsequent series.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on November 21, 2017, 03:08:01 PM
Quote from: leenie on November 21, 2017, 02:18:43 PM
I thought mind hunter was v good .. a lot of pyscologly to take in.. but who's the man at the v end burning the stuff ?

*spoiler alert*

http://www.thisisinsider.com/mindhunter-kansas-killer-opening-adt-explained-2017-10 (http://www.thisisinsider.com/mindhunter-kansas-killer-opening-adt-explained-2017-10)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on November 21, 2017, 03:13:49 PM
It could take a qware few seasons to keep up with him though, didn't get caught until recently.  Such a stupid way to get caught too considering how well he evaded capture for decades.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on November 24, 2017, 11:00:42 PM
Started Mindhunter, excellent first couple of episodes. Ed Kemper is a class character.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Minder on November 24, 2017, 11:09:56 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on November 24, 2017, 11:00:42 PM
Started Mindhunter, excellent first couple of episodes. Ed Kemper is a class character.

Aye enjoyed it, your man playing him is the spit of Kemper
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: BennyCake on November 26, 2017, 04:03:44 PM
Anyone know where I can watch 'Wrecking The Rising' online? Had recorded most, but missing half an episode.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on December 07, 2017, 10:05:54 AM
Black Mirror back on 29th December. . . have a big night out on the Thursday can't imagine it will help my hangover much but should be quality as usual!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on December 07, 2017, 10:15:21 AM
Been watching a documentary series on Netflix called Shot in the Dark.  Really enjoying it.  It's based on the guys who listen to police scanners in LA and rush to film incidents, with the hope of selling the footage to the networks.  It's a crazy job and it takes a certain type of person.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on December 07, 2017, 12:05:24 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on December 07, 2017, 10:15:21 AM
Been watching a documentary series on Netflix called Shot in the Dark.  Really enjoying it.  It's based on the guys who listen to police scanners in LA and rush to film incidents, with the hope of selling the footage to the networks.  It's a crazy job and it takes a certain type of person.
If the real life people are anything like the fictional characters in Nightcrawler then it sounds worth watching!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on December 19, 2017, 01:15:58 PM
League of Gentlemen returned to BBC2 last night for the first of a 3 parter. Hit the ground running, very funny.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on December 19, 2017, 08:25:02 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on December 07, 2017, 10:15:21 AM
Been watching a documentary series on Netflix called Shot in the Dark.  Really enjoying it.  It's based on the guys who listen to police scanners in LA and rush to film incidents, with the hope of selling the footage to the networks.  It's a crazy job and it takes a certain type of person.

Quite an interesting show. The English fella seemed like a decent enough fella but the other 2 were dicks.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Boycey on December 19, 2017, 09:02:47 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on December 19, 2017, 08:25:02 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on December 07, 2017, 10:15:21 AM
Been watching a documentary series on Netflix called Shot in the Dark.  Really enjoying it.  It's based on the guys who listen to police scanners in LA and rush to film incidents, with the hope of selling the footage to the networks.  It's a crazy job and it takes a certain type of person.

Quite an interesting show. The English fella seemed like a decent enough fella but the other 2 were dicks.

Yeah had a look after the recommendation here, enjoyed it and came to pretty much the same conclusion about the guys. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Therealdonald on December 19, 2017, 09:47:54 PM
Shot in the dark was good because it was different. As mentioned above Mindhunter is great as is Peaky Blinders. Friday Night Tykes is a great watch as well. Some of it is real cringey to watch but you can't turn it off.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Don Johnson on December 19, 2017, 10:42:47 PM
Shamed on Channel four tonight was decent. Very Black Mirror. Though not at their high level, still worth a watch and very relevant.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on December 20, 2017, 09:42:19 AM
Quote from: Boycey on December 19, 2017, 09:02:47 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on December 19, 2017, 08:25:02 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on December 07, 2017, 10:15:21 AM
Been watching a documentary series on Netflix called Shot in the Dark.  Really enjoying it.  It's based on the guys who listen to police scanners in LA and rush to film incidents, with the hope of selling the footage to the networks.  It's a crazy job and it takes a certain type of person.

Quite an interesting show. The English fella seemed like a decent enough fella but the other 2 were dicks.

Yeah had a look after the recommendation here, enjoyed it and came to pretty much the same conclusion about the guys.

Really started to dislike the lad Zak towards the end. Manipulative smarmy git.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Targetman on December 20, 2017, 09:00:58 PM
Final episode of Peaky Blinders, watch out Tommy!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: An Watcher on December 20, 2017, 10:41:48 PM
Brilliant series and excellent finale
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Don Johnson on December 20, 2017, 11:22:33 PM
Nobody else getting sick of how four series in, everything almost always seems to fall into their place?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on December 20, 2017, 11:40:09 PM
I gave up on this series of Peakys, it's turned shite, same story rehashed.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on December 21, 2017, 11:47:30 PM
Watched Episode 1 of Counterpoint, a new sci-fi show tipped for big things (starring JK Simmons). Interesting & entertaining.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Antrim Coaster on December 22, 2017, 07:49:43 AM
Rocky Ros Muc, TG4, Lá Nollaig @ 9.30.

The story of Seán Mannion who fought for the Light Heavyweight Championship in the 80's.

Vaguely remember him kicking around the 12 Bens in Dorchester.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: HiMucker on December 22, 2017, 07:59:44 AM
Suburra on Netflix is quite good
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Arthur_Friend on December 22, 2017, 09:23:39 AM
Quote from: bennydorano on December 20, 2017, 11:40:09 PM
I gave up on this series of Peakys, it's turned shite, same story rehashed.

I gave up half way through Series 3, Episode 1.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Arthur_Friend on December 22, 2017, 09:23:59 AM
Big Little Lies is well worth a watch.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on December 22, 2017, 06:48:30 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on December 21, 2017, 11:47:30 PM
Watched Episode 1 of Counterpoint, a new sci-fi show tipped for big things (starring JK Simmons). Interesting & entertaining.
FYI It's actually called Counterpart. Couldn't find a show called Counterpoint so I googled JK Simmons and found it that way.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: An Watcher on December 22, 2017, 07:01:46 PM
Flip I think peaky is great viewing but each to their own I suppose
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on December 22, 2017, 07:27:27 PM
Quote from: Arthur_Friend on December 22, 2017, 09:23:59 AM
Big Little Lies is well worth a watch.
Dirty boy.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Don Johnson on December 23, 2017, 04:15:36 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on December 20, 2017, 11:40:09 PM
I gave up on this series of Peakys, it's turned shite, same story rehashed.

I thought Series 3 was terrible and this series in general was a return to form.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on December 30, 2017, 12:46:32 AM
Black Mirror knocking it out of the park again!

On the 4th episode here and it's as innovative and sharp as ever!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on December 30, 2017, 06:17:57 PM
French legal/crime drama Spiral is back, 6th season 12 episodes.
Ep 1& 2 on tonight BBC4 9pm, après  le watershed.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Never beat the deeler on January 01, 2018, 11:04:53 PM
Stumbled across Manhunt: Unabomber last night and ended up watching 4 episodes.

Seems very good so far - based on how FBI profiler helped track down the unabomber - serial killer in the states from late 70s to early 90s.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt5618256/ (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt5618256/)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: straightred on January 01, 2018, 11:43:08 PM
Quote from: screenexile on December 30, 2017, 12:46:32 AM
Black Mirror knocking it out of the park again!

On the 4th episode here and it's as innovative and sharp as ever!!

I watched the first episode of s1 when the PM had to shag a pig - haven't managed to go back to it since. Do I need to get over myself  :-\
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: thewobbler on January 01, 2018, 11:47:43 PM
Quote from: straightred on January 01, 2018, 11:43:08 PM
Quote from: screenexile on December 30, 2017, 12:46:32 AM
Black Mirror knocking it out of the park again!

On the 4th episode here and it's as innovative and sharp as ever!!

I watched the first episode of s1 when the PM had to shag a pig - haven't managed to go back to it since. Do I need to get over myself  :-\

Yes.

The pig episode was great for headlines and noteriety but is much more brash and graphic than anything that follows.

San Juniper episode is extraordinary.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: themac_23 on January 02, 2018, 08:34:11 AM
Loved Narcos season 3, was wondering how it would go without escobar but they nailed it. think they'll do a 4th series in Mexico, if they can get it a clean enough break like this one then ill have it watched in days again
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on January 02, 2018, 09:22:05 AM
Quote from: Never beat the deeler on January 01, 2018, 11:04:53 PM
Stumbled across Manhunt: Unabomber last night and ended up watching 4 episodes.

Seems very good so far - based on how FBI profiler helped track down the unabomber - serial killer in the states from late 70s to early 90s.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt5618256/ (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt5618256/)
Watched the whole series and thought it was excellent
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on January 02, 2018, 10:06:26 AM
Gomorrah lads! Amazing show. On episode 6 of Season 3 and it's excellent once again.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on January 02, 2018, 10:17:22 AM
Quote from: JimStynes on January 02, 2018, 10:06:26 AM
Gomorrah lads! Amazing show. On episode 6 of Season 3 and it's excellent once again.

I tried watching this about a year ago and always struggled to find the right streams. wish it was on netflix.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Hardy on January 02, 2018, 10:22:14 AM
McMafia anybody? Not too impressed so far. Boilerplate plot, unsympathetic characters, the lead character has the personality of a suck calf and the actor has the range of expression of a bench. We'll give it another episode, maybe.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 02, 2018, 10:33:32 AM
Quote from: Hardy on January 02, 2018, 10:22:14 AM
McMafia anybody? Not too impressed so far. Boilerplate plot, unsympathetic characters, the lead character has the personality of a suck calf and the actor has the range of expression of a bench. We'll give it another episode, maybe.
Didn't see it but someone I know said it was generic oul shite.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Minder on January 02, 2018, 10:40:45 AM
Quote from: JimStynes on January 02, 2018, 10:06:26 AM
Gomorrah lads! Amazing show. On episode 6 of Season 3 and it's excellent once again.

What are you watching it on Jim?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on January 02, 2018, 11:43:35 AM
Watched a show called Search Party, a US indie comedy with up their own ass Girls type humour and traits, found it very very funny at times.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on January 02, 2018, 01:07:57 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on January 02, 2018, 10:17:22 AM
Quote from: JimStynes on January 02, 2018, 10:06:26 AM
Gomorrah lads! Amazing show. On episode 6 of Season 3 and it's excellent once again.

I tried watching this about a year ago and always struggled to find the right streams. wish it was on netflix.

I think the first season is on Amazon Prime for anyone that has that. And the rest of it I am watching on Terrarium TV app on my fire stick. It is honestly the best show I have watched.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on January 02, 2018, 03:18:45 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on January 02, 2018, 01:07:57 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on January 02, 2018, 10:17:22 AM
Quote from: JimStynes on January 02, 2018, 10:06:26 AM
Gomorrah lads! Amazing show. On episode 6 of Season 3 and it's excellent once again.

I tried watching this about a year ago and always struggled to find the right streams. wish it was on netflix.

I think the first season is on Amazon Prime for anyone that has that. And the rest of it I am watching on Terrarium TV app on my fire stick. It is honestly the best show I have watched.

First 2 seasons on Sky Box Sets and the 3rd is due on Sky Atlantic soon I think.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on January 06, 2018, 08:11:16 AM
See Will & Grace back on Channel 5. Always loved it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: An Watcher on January 06, 2018, 09:41:00 AM
Love Gomorrah too but didn't think season 3 was out for a while.  Any idea when it is on Netflix or sky Atlantic or anywhere else for that matter
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on January 06, 2018, 11:43:55 AM
End of the month on Sky Atlantic I heard. Season 3 is available online and the reddit Gomorrah page is quite good. I have just finished season 3! Serious tension in the last few episodes and gutted with the ending! Can't wait for season 4 already. I think I am going to have watch it from the start again.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Minder on January 13, 2018, 07:14:51 PM
Dexter any good ?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on January 13, 2018, 08:03:49 PM
Quote from: Minder on January 13, 2018, 07:14:51 PM
Dexter any good ?
Brilliant
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on January 13, 2018, 08:54:43 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on January 13, 2018, 08:03:49 PM
Quote from: Minder on January 13, 2018, 07:14:51 PM
Dexter any good ?
Brilliant

Is there a storyline or is it one of those shows that you can turn on at any stage and watch away at it?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Newbridge Exile on January 13, 2018, 09:15:34 PM
Anyone watching McMafia ?  three episodes in and its very enjoyable , the guy from the Bourne films is really good in it .
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JoG2 on January 13, 2018, 09:35:02 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on January 13, 2018, 08:54:43 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on January 13, 2018, 08:03:49 PM
Quote from: Minder on January 13, 2018, 07:14:51 PM
Dexter any good ?
Brilliant

Is there a storyline or is it one of those shows that you can turn on at any stage and watch away at it?

Its a great show. Each season has a story running through it. You'd needy start from the start
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JoG2 on January 13, 2018, 10:46:11 PM
Dark: German TV show. Have watched ep1, very good with bucket loads of potential
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on January 13, 2018, 10:53:39 PM
Dexter builds from the start. As good a show as i have watched. Dexter is my favourite character from any show.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on January 13, 2018, 11:02:55 PM
Quote from: JoG2 on January 13, 2018, 10:46:11 PM
Dark: German TV show. Have watched ep1, very good with bucket loads of potential
Started to watch the first episode but found the Englishes dubbing very off putting. It was better in German with English subtitles.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on January 13, 2018, 11:43:55 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on January 13, 2018, 08:54:43 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on January 13, 2018, 08:03:49 PM
Quote from: Minder on January 13, 2018, 07:14:51 PM
Dexter any good ?
Brilliant

Is there a storyline or is it one of those shows that you can turn on at any stage and watch away at it?
Yes there is a storyline, from S1  E1 right to the the end. It's an enjoyable yarn which you'll find out soon enough if you like it or not.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on January 14, 2018, 08:55:26 AM
La Mante, French show on Netflix, very good
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on January 14, 2018, 01:47:03 PM
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on January 13, 2018, 11:02:55 PM
Quote from: JoG2 on January 13, 2018, 10:46:11 PM
Dark: German TV show. Have watched ep1, very good with bucket loads of potential
Started to watch the first episode but found the Englishes dubbing very off putting. It was better in German with English subtitles.

Finished it; enjoyed it.  Hated the dubbing. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on January 14, 2018, 01:49:38 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on January 14, 2018, 08:55:26 AM
La Mante, French show on Netflix, very good

Finished this too - enjoyed it as well, though a bit derivative.  Have finished 'The Frozen Dead' too - a bit too Hannibal Lecter for my liking, though it wasn't bad.  Read the book too, so maybe enjoyment was tempered by knowing the plot.  Worth a look, as it's short; six episodes. 

Watched 'big little lies' over the weekend too.  Was impressed. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on January 15, 2018, 09:51:51 AM
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on January 02, 2018, 09:22:05 AM
Quote from: Never beat the deeler on January 01, 2018, 11:04:53 PM
Stumbled across Manhunt: Unabomber last night and ended up watching 4 episodes.

Seems very good so far - based on how FBI profiler helped track down the unabomber - serial killer in the states from late 70s to early 90s.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt5618256/ (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt5618256/)
Watched the whole series and thought it was excellent

Watched 6 episodes of this over the weekend. really good show.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: oakleaflad on January 15, 2018, 09:56:06 AM
Quote from: lurganblue on January 15, 2018, 09:51:51 AM
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on January 02, 2018, 09:22:05 AM
Quote from: Never beat the deeler on January 01, 2018, 11:04:53 PM
Stumbled across Manhunt: Unabomber last night and ended up watching 4 episodes.

Seems very good so far - based on how FBI profiler helped track down the unabomber - serial killer in the states from late 70s to early 90s.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt5618256/ (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt5618256/)
Watched the whole series and thought it was excellent

Watched 6 episodes of this over the weekend. really good show.
Finished the series and thought it was very good
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Geoff Tipps on January 15, 2018, 10:22:55 AM
Quote from: Billys Boots on January 14, 2018, 01:47:03 PM
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on January 13, 2018, 11:02:55 PM
Quote from: JoG2 on January 13, 2018, 10:46:11 PM
Dark: German TV show. Have watched ep1, very good with bucket loads of potential
Started to watch the first episode but found the Englishes dubbing very off putting. It was better in German with English subtitles.

Finished it; enjoyed it.  Hated the dubbing.

Agree with you on the dubbing.
If you watched it on Netflix you can change the language to the native language and then turn on English subtitles.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on January 15, 2018, 11:14:03 AM
Quote from: Geoff Tipps on January 15, 2018, 10:22:55 AM
Quote from: Billys Boots on January 14, 2018, 01:47:03 PM
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on January 13, 2018, 11:02:55 PM
Quote from: JoG2 on January 13, 2018, 10:46:11 PM
Dark: German TV show. Have watched ep1, very good with bucket loads of potential
Started to watch the first episode but found the Englishes dubbing very off putting. It was better in German with English subtitles.

Finished it; enjoyed it.  Hated the dubbing.

Agree with you on the dubbing.
If you watched it on Netflix you can change the language to the native language and then turn on English subtitles.

Yeah, I found that out too late, sadly. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on January 15, 2018, 03:49:08 PM
Finished Unabomber last week myself, enjoyed it.  Possibility of a second season.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Up The Middle on January 16, 2018, 02:08:27 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on January 15, 2018, 03:49:08 PM
Finished Unabomber last week myself, enjoyed it.  Possibility of a second season.

Best series ive watched in a long time.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: leenie on January 16, 2018, 08:11:42 PM
Well impressed with unabomber too.. really enjoy 'biographical' type dramas .. any other recommendations?  .. I've seen mindhunter, enjoyed it too.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JoG2 on January 16, 2018, 09:06:06 PM
Quote from: Geoff Tipps on January 15, 2018, 10:22:55 AM
Quote from: Billys Boots on January 14, 2018, 01:47:03 PM
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on January 13, 2018, 11:02:55 PM
Quote from: JoG2 on January 13, 2018, 10:46:11 PM
Dark: German TV show. Have watched ep1, very good with bucket loads of potential
Started to watch the first episode but found the Englishes dubbing very off putting. It was better in German with English subtitles.

Finished it; enjoyed it.  Hated the dubbing.

Agree with you on the dubbing.
If you watched it on Netflix you can change the language to the native language and then turn on English subtitles.

Done the same on Terrarium TV (thanks for whoever mentioned that app a wee while back). Ep 6 now, the madder it's getting!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on January 16, 2018, 10:42:15 PM
Quote from: leenie on January 16, 2018, 08:11:42 PM
Well impressed with unabomber too.. really enjoy 'biographical' type dramas .. any other recommendations?  .. I've seen mindhunter, enjoyed it too.
Loved both Unabomber and Mindhunter.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Owen Brannigan on January 16, 2018, 10:52:59 PM
Spiral season 6 now on BBC4 and iPlayer. (French with subtitles)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggy90 on January 17, 2018, 09:54:06 AM
Quote from: Owen Brannigan on January 16, 2018, 10:52:59 PM
Spiral season 6 now on BBC4 and iPlayer. (French with subtitles)

And still very, very good.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on January 17, 2018, 11:23:25 AM
So far i am enjoying Godless. It's a bit of a slow burner but i have a soft spot for a western. Jeff Daniels is excellent as the villain. A real nasty bastid.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on January 21, 2018, 11:12:01 PM
Quote from: screenexile on December 30, 2017, 12:46:32 AM
Black Mirror knocking it out of the park again!

On the 4th episode here and it's as innovative and sharp as ever!!
Have only watched the first two episodes so far. Loved the first episode. 2nd episode wasn't great though I thought.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on February 04, 2018, 09:06:22 PM
Gorged on Gomorrah S3, superb again. It's in my Top 3 of all time, quite possibly #1. They might struggle to maintain the high standards in S4 imo.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on February 04, 2018, 10:29:45 PM
It took me a few days to get over the last episode. I was ripping. No other show comes close at the minute
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on February 04, 2018, 10:38:06 PM
The last scene had a don't walk down by the scary graveyard vibe, there was never any good coming from it!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: themac_23 on February 05, 2018, 07:34:32 AM
Quote from: bennydorano on February 04, 2018, 09:06:22 PM
Gorged on Gomorrah S3, superb again. It's in my Top 3 of all time, quite possibly #1. They might struggle to maintain the high standards in S4 imo.

was looking a new series to watch with the Mrs at night, seen this supposed to be a good watch, is it subtitled?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on February 05, 2018, 09:33:39 AM
Yes subtitled. Fairly gritty & intense stuff.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Boycey on February 12, 2018, 08:03:46 PM
Anybody Stateside catch the premiere of Homeland last night? I'm wondering whether to fire up the old Kodi box or just wait til RTE show it later in the week..
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Syferus on February 12, 2018, 08:10:23 PM
I was surprised when I saw a promo for the new season of Homeland, it felt like a show that had ended years ago.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Boycey on February 12, 2018, 08:16:44 PM
It lost its mojo in the last couple of series but still watchable
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Megaman on February 13, 2018, 08:04:43 AM
aye not as good as previously but still watchable

Started to watch Gomorrah without realising it was subtitled, couldn't watch it, dont know how anyone can enjoy tv that is fully subtitled.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on February 13, 2018, 08:12:47 AM
Quote from: Megaman on February 13, 2018, 08:04:43 AM
aye not as good as previously but still watchable

Started to watch Gomorrah without realising it was subtitled, couldn't watch it, dont know how anyone can enjoy tv that is fully subtitled.

Ruling yourself out from watching some of the best TV (not to say movies) of the last 10/15 years with that approach.

Personally, I find subtitles make me more attentive to a show as I'm not checking my phone or sending a text due to having to pay attention. It takes a momentary glance to read a subtitle, don't think it's a distraction at all.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: mrdeeds on February 13, 2018, 08:55:45 AM
Started Manhunt Unabomber. Very good so far. Paul Bethany excellent in it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Geoff Tipps on February 13, 2018, 09:10:04 AM
Quote from: Megaman on February 13, 2018, 08:04:43 AM
aye not as good as previously but still watchable

Started to watch Gomorrah without realising it was subtitled, couldn't watch it, dont know how anyone can enjoy tv that is fully subtitled.

You're missing out on The Bridge, The Killing, Spiral and Gomorrah off the top of my head.
Where do you stand on black and white??  ;D
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Esmarelda on February 13, 2018, 09:30:56 AM
Quote from: Geoff Tipps on February 13, 2018, 09:10:04 AM
Quote from: Megaman on February 13, 2018, 08:04:43 AM
aye not as good as previously but still watchable

Started to watch Gomorrah without realising it was subtitled, couldn't watch it, dont know how anyone can enjoy tv that is fully subtitled.

You're missing out on The Bridge, The Killing, Spiral and Gomorrah off the top of my head.
Where do you stand on black and white??  ;D
And The Returned.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggy90 on February 13, 2018, 01:21:09 PM
Quote from: Esmarelda on February 13, 2018, 09:30:56 AM
Quote from: Geoff Tipps on February 13, 2018, 09:10:04 AM
Quote from: Megaman on February 13, 2018, 08:04:43 AM
aye not as good as previously but still watchable

Started to watch Gomorrah without realising it was subtitled, couldn't watch it, dont know how anyone can enjoy tv that is fully subtitled.

You're missing out on The Bridge, The Killing, Spiral and Gomorrah off the top of my head.
Where do you stand on black and white??  ;D
And The Returned.
And The Wire.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Dinny Breen on February 13, 2018, 01:41:36 PM
Quote from: ziggy90 on February 13, 2018, 01:21:09 PM
Quote from: Esmarelda on February 13, 2018, 09:30:56 AM
Quote from: Geoff Tipps on February 13, 2018, 09:10:04 AM
Quote from: Megaman on February 13, 2018, 08:04:43 AM
aye not as good as previously but still watchable

Started to watch Gomorrah without realising it was subtitled, couldn't watch it, dont know how anyone can enjoy tv that is fully subtitled.

You're missing out on The Bridge, The Killing, Spiral and Gomorrah off the top of my head.
Where do you stand on black and white??  ;D
And The Returned.
And The Wire.

;D
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lenny on February 18, 2018, 09:55:52 PM
Quote from: mrdeeds on February 13, 2018, 08:55:45 AM
Started Manhunt Unabomber. Very good so far. Paul Bethany excellent in it.

Just watched the first 3 episodes of the young offenders. Excellent so far. Very funny and good characters.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Hereiam on February 19, 2018, 11:30:04 AM
Watched Eps 2 last nite. Have to say its a good watch. Some laugh out loud moments
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on February 25, 2018, 03:24:31 PM
I have been watching Four Seasons in Havana
(Cuatro estaciones en La Habana)
I see it's on netflix for those who subscribe to such services.
The beauty of Havana is captured to a tee in this 'Cuba Noir' drama.


Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on March 03, 2018, 10:17:51 PM
Save Me - a Sky production on Sky Atlantic is very good so far, 4 episodes in. Most of Sky's home grown productions have a tendency to be shit.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on March 03, 2018, 10:37:26 PM
The Looming Tower on Amazon very good so far. US counterterrorism activities and conflicts between FBI and CIA in the years building up to 9/11.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on March 05, 2018, 11:25:36 AM
Quote from: bennydorano on March 03, 2018, 10:17:51 PM
Save Me - a Sky production on Sky Atlantic is very good so far, 4 episodes in. Most of Sky's home grown productions have a tendency to be shit.

Anywhere to watch this online or kodi? I'm only finding the first episode.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on March 05, 2018, 12:17:14 PM
Dunno, watched it on Sky. Finished it off, very good show, 6 episodes.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on March 05, 2018, 12:32:54 PM
Quote from: gallsman on March 03, 2018, 10:37:26 PM
The Looming Tower on Amazon very good so far. US counterterrorism activities and conflicts between FBI and CIA in the years building up to 9/11.
Just came on to post about this. Watched a few episodes of it last night and think its great so far.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggy90 on March 07, 2018, 08:05:35 AM
The Rack Pack - on BBC iPlayer. Very funny comedy/drama about the rivalry between Steve Davis and Alex Higgins. Most of the other players from that era are imitated in it too.
Great soundtrack as well.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on March 07, 2018, 09:20:07 AM
Quote from: bennydorano on March 05, 2018, 12:17:14 PM
Dunno, watched it on Sky. Finished it off, very good show, 6 episodes.

Aye Ive only seen the one episode! very good cast, the first one was very good
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Minder on March 10, 2018, 11:56:51 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on February 04, 2018, 09:06:22 PM
Gorged on Gomorrah S3, superb again. It's in my Top 3 of all time, quite possibly #1. They might struggle to maintain the high standards in S4 imo.

Just finished it there, what a show. Tension was something else in the last two episodes.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on March 11, 2018, 08:49:55 PM
Altered Carbon on Netflix is excellent, original sci-fi with plenty of martial arts action - which wouldn't be my thing,  but the whole show works great as a package. Cyberpunk I see Wiki have labelled it's genre!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on March 11, 2018, 08:57:28 PM
Save me is top stuff really enjoyed it 9/10!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Newbridge Exile on March 11, 2018, 09:06:47 PM
Quote from: lenny on February 18, 2018, 09:55:52 PM
Quote from: mrdeeds on February 13, 2018, 08:55:45 AM
Started Manhunt Unabomber. Very good so far. Paul Bethany excellent in it.

Just watched the first 3 episodes of the young offenders. Excellent so far. Very funny and good characters.
Agree 100% brilliantly written and acted
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on March 11, 2018, 09:16:06 PM
Quote from: screenexile on March 11, 2018, 08:57:28 PM
Save me is top stuff really enjoyed it 9/10!

Yeah all over it now, the casting is top notch
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on March 11, 2018, 09:38:33 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on March 11, 2018, 09:16:06 PM
Quote from: screenexile on March 11, 2018, 08:57:28 PM
Save me is top stuff really enjoyed it 9/10!

Yeah all over it now, the casting is top notch
Watched 3 in a row the other night but my Ma is here so can't watch anymore til she leaves tomorrow. Happy Mother's Day ma  :D
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Smokin Joe on March 12, 2018, 06:40:14 AM
I watched The Killing (Danish) following recommendations here.  I see there is a Season 2; is that also worth watching?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on March 12, 2018, 08:26:53 AM
Counterpart is very good.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on March 12, 2018, 09:01:44 AM
Quote from: Smokin Joe on March 12, 2018, 06:40:14 AM
I watched The Killing (Danish) following recommendations here.  I see there is a Season 2; is that also worth watching?

Yes, if you liked the first season.  Seasons 2 & 3 are 10-parters, so they are less leisurely paced than the first season, and probably more watchable.  Good stories too. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Taylor on March 12, 2018, 10:03:59 AM
Not into fantasy shows or any of that shite but keep being recommended Game Of Thrones.

Any point if that isn't my thing?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tyrone girl on March 12, 2018, 10:07:35 AM
Just starting series 4 of Power. Great show
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Taylor on March 12, 2018, 10:10:48 AM
Quote from: tyrone girl on March 12, 2018, 10:07:35 AM
Just starting series 4 of Power. Great show

Fantastic show.
Series 5 released in July so long wait when you finish series 4.
Tommy a great character
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tyrone girl on March 12, 2018, 10:17:36 AM
Thats what im dreading. I just know series 4 will finish with us dying to see what happens next. Tommy is without a doubt my fave character.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on March 12, 2018, 10:33:13 AM
Quote from: Taylor on March 12, 2018, 10:03:59 AM
Not into fantasy shows or any of that shite but keep being recommended Game Of Thrones.

Any point if that isn't my thing?

Not a fantasy lover myself but GOT is up there with best things I have ever watched.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on March 12, 2018, 10:37:57 AM
Quote from: Taylor on March 12, 2018, 10:03:59 AM
Not into fantasy shows or any of that shite but keep being recommended Game Of Thrones.

Any point if that isn't my thing?
Not my thing either but I gave GOT a chance. Watched all the first series to give it a proper chance and didnt like it. Haven't watched anymore of it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Taylor on March 12, 2018, 10:42:19 AM
Quote from: laoislad on March 12, 2018, 10:37:57 AM
Quote from: Taylor on March 12, 2018, 10:03:59 AM
Not into fantasy shows or any of that shite but keep being recommended Game Of Thrones.

Any point if that isn't my thing?
Not my thing either but I gave GOT a chance. Watched all the first series to give it a proper chance and didnt like it. Haven't watched anymore of it.

Am the same
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on March 12, 2018, 11:16:20 AM
Quote from: Taylor on March 12, 2018, 10:42:19 AM
Quote from: laoislad on March 12, 2018, 10:37:57 AM
Quote from: Taylor on March 12, 2018, 10:03:59 AM
Not into fantasy shows or any of that shite but keep being recommended Game Of Thrones.

Any point if that isn't my thing?
Not my thing either but I gave GOT a chance. Watched all the first series to give it a proper chance and didnt like it. Haven't watched anymore of it.

Am the same

Same here.
Started watching The Wire again. Brilliant!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on March 12, 2018, 12:42:13 PM
Was stuck for something to watch last week so stuck Luther on. Quality show. I really should have watched this ages ago.  Some of the killers are great characters.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: DuffleKing on March 12, 2018, 12:53:57 PM

Are there two separate shows titled "Gomorrah"?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on March 12, 2018, 02:18:47 PM
Quote from: DuffleKing on March 12, 2018, 12:53:57 PM

Are there two separate shows titled "Gomorrah"?

There may be a documentary based on the book Gomorrah
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jell 0 Biafra on March 12, 2018, 02:42:39 PM
Quote from: DuffleKing on March 12, 2018, 12:53:57 PM

Are there two separate shows titled "Gomorrah"?

There's a movie from a few years back, which is excellent.  And there's the series, which for my money is good, but not as good as the movie.  Don't know of any other shows by the same name.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Owen Brannigan on March 12, 2018, 03:18:12 PM
Quote from: Smokin Joe on March 12, 2018, 06:40:14 AM
I watched The Killing (Danish) following recommendations here.  I see there is a Season 2; is that also worth watching?

Season 2 & 3 (Danish) both well worth watching.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: imtommygunn on March 12, 2018, 09:41:10 PM
Anyone still watch the walking dead?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on March 12, 2018, 10:01:59 PM
Quote from: imtommygunn on March 12, 2018, 09:41:10 PM
Anyone still watch the walking dead?
Me!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ballinaman on March 12, 2018, 10:18:32 PM
Quote from: laoislad on March 12, 2018, 10:01:59 PM
Quote from: imtommygunn on March 12, 2018, 09:41:10 PM
Anyone still watch the walking dead?
Me!
Can't believe I still am....it's like it's 2009 and I'm watching Lost!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on March 12, 2018, 10:21:38 PM
Me too. Wish it would hurry up and end or get cancelled.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: mrdeeds on March 12, 2018, 11:17:20 PM
Still watching. It has bright moments but few and far between.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on March 13, 2018, 08:55:37 AM
is it back again?

Ah jaysus
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Frank_The_Tank on March 13, 2018, 09:34:17 AM
Quote from: imtommygunn on March 12, 2018, 09:41:10 PM
Anyone still watch the walking dead?

Still watching yeah - A guy I know reads the comics as well and says the last character death on TV show a major shift away from what happens in the comics.

Watching Money Heist on Netflix there - its a Spanish show but I changed the Audio to English - its dubbed over but is fine - good watch - 13 episodes in season 1 - looking forward to season 2 although no word on when it is due to be on Netflix,
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on March 13, 2018, 11:11:33 AM
I have really enjoyed Young offenders.
Alot of daft humour in it, but it is very funny.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: imtommygunn on March 13, 2018, 08:53:15 PM
It is beginning to feel a lot like lost bm. Waiting on something good to happen but hasn't yet.

Glad i am not the only one suffering!

Frank i guess they had to deviate from the comic somewhere.

I have no idea how they end the walking dead. Said the same on dexter and it ended really badly.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on March 13, 2018, 09:40:13 PM
Quote from: Owen Brannigan on March 12, 2018, 03:18:12 PM
Quote from: Smokin Joe on March 12, 2018, 06:40:14 AM
I watched The Killing (Danish) following recommendations here.  I see there is a Season 2; is that also worth watching?

Season 2 & 3 (Danish) both well worth watching.
The first 20 part season is really two seasons in one.
Whilst season 2 and 3 are well worth watching they do drop off the pace set in the 20 episode  first season.
The 20 episode first season just had a good tempo, a dynamism throughout, with a perfect blend of city politics, social issues and a missing girl investigation.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Owen Brannigan on March 13, 2018, 09:50:28 PM
Quote from: Main Street on March 13, 2018, 09:40:13 PM
Quote from: Owen Brannigan on March 12, 2018, 03:18:12 PM
Quote from: Smokin Joe on March 12, 2018, 06:40:14 AM
I watched The Killing (Danish) following recommendations here.  I see there is a Season 2; is that also worth watching?

Season 2 & 3 (Danish) both well worth watching.
The first 20 part season is really two seasons in one.
Whilst season 2 and 3 are well worth watching they do drop off the pace set in the 20 episode  first season.
The 20 episode first season just had a good tempo, a dynamism throughout, with a perfect blend of city politics, social issues and a missing girl investigation.
Afterwards move on to Spiral.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: mrdeeds on March 13, 2018, 10:20:54 PM
The new season of Homeland is getting good.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on March 14, 2018, 12:56:55 PM
Quote from: Owen Brannigan on March 13, 2018, 09:50:28 PM
Quote from: Main Street on March 13, 2018, 09:40:13 PM
Quote from: Owen Brannigan on March 12, 2018, 03:18:12 PM
Quote from: Smokin Joe on March 12, 2018, 06:40:14 AM
I watched The Killing (Danish) following recommendations here.  I see there is a Season 2; is that also worth watching?

Season 2 & 3 (Danish) both well worth watching.
The first 20 part season is really two seasons in one.
Whilst season 2 and 3 are well worth watching they do drop off the pace set in the 20 episode  first season.
The 20 episode first season just had a good tempo, a dynamism throughout, with a perfect blend of city politics, social issues and a missing girl investigation.
Afterwards move on to Spiral.

I was just talking to Mrs Boots about this last night - we finished watching Season-2 of Modus which was on BBC4 recently.  It had ten episodes, but it should have been six - it got seriously ponderous and pointless in the middle, but was quite interesting at the start and the end.  We compared it to The Killing Season-1, and thought it should have been more like Seasons-2&-3. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Syferus on March 14, 2018, 01:26:05 PM
I've never got into these murder porn series. How many ways can you tell a story about a murder and a troubled cop? There's nearly as many of them as there is police procedurals now, which is clearly what shows like the Killing were a response to in the first place.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Dinny Breen on March 18, 2018, 12:48:55 PM
Altered Carbon, the first couple of episodes are a brain melt as you try to process the story line and the science but the payback is definitely worth it. A kinda Blade Runner meets the Killing and Martha Higareda is a serious woman.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Taylor on March 18, 2018, 12:52:37 PM
Watched LA92 on Netflix earlier.

Very tough watch in parts in what was a completely ducked up situation all round.

Not much has changed in some parts nowadays mind you
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Syferus on March 18, 2018, 01:14:36 PM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on March 18, 2018, 12:48:55 PM
Altered Carbon, the first couple of episodes are a brain melt as you try to process the story line and the science but the payback is definitely worth it. A kinda Blade Runner meets the Killing and Martha Higareda is a serious woman.

I thought Joel Kinnaman was fantastic in the lead role. Some rough edges but his performance carries the show.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Puckoon on March 19, 2018, 03:43:29 PM
Quote from: Taylor on March 18, 2018, 12:52:37 PM
Watched LA92 on Netflix earlier.

Very tough watch in parts in what was a completely ducked up situation all round.

Not much has changed in some parts nowadays mind you

Definitely worth the watch, if only to remember that it wasn't all that long ago.


Been watching Versailles. Enjoyable, but somewhat slow. Finishing up Season 1.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on March 19, 2018, 06:49:46 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on March 19, 2018, 03:43:29 PM
Quote from: Taylor on March 18, 2018, 12:52:37 PM
Watched LA92 on Netflix earlier.

Very tough watch in parts in what was a completely ducked up situation all round.

Not much has changed in some parts nowadays mind you

Definitely worth the watch, if only to remember that it wasn't all that long ago.


Been watching Versailles. Enjoyable, but somewhat slow. Finishing up Season 1.

Versailles is the only period drama type I've actually enjoyed.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on March 19, 2018, 10:13:30 PM
The Funeral Murders on BBC2 was totally compelling. Remember the time well and must bring back some memories for MR2 etc from the area.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Newbridge Exile on March 19, 2018, 10:18:16 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on March 19, 2018, 10:13:30 PM
The Funeral Murders on BBC2 was totally compelling. Remember the time well and must bring back some memories for MR2 etc from the area.
The footage from the Corporal Murders remains one of my most vivid memories of the troubles ,  bleak ,dark times
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: general_lee on March 19, 2018, 10:35:12 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on March 19, 2018, 10:13:30 PM
The Funeral Murders on BBC2 was totally compelling. Remember the time well and must bring back some memories for MR2 etc from the area.
Anonymous interviews seemed conveniently bullshitty
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on March 19, 2018, 10:41:39 PM
Quote from: general_lee on March 19, 2018, 10:35:12 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on March 19, 2018, 10:13:30 PM
The Funeral Murders on BBC2 was totally compelling. Remember the time well and must bring back some memories for MR2 etc from the area.
Anonymous interviews seemed conveniently bullshitty
Aye stood out a mile. "Nuala" in particular was fake as fcuk.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on March 19, 2018, 11:14:31 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on March 19, 2018, 10:13:30 PM
The Funeral Murders on BBC2 was totally compelling. Remember the time well and must bring back some memories for MR2 etc from the area.

Recorded it will watch it tomorrow, half expecting to see my face.. so soon after Stone! The place was on edge..
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on March 19, 2018, 11:20:41 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on March 19, 2018, 11:14:31 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on March 19, 2018, 10:13:30 PM
The Funeral Murders on BBC2 was totally compelling. Remember the time well and must bring back some memories for MR2 etc from the area.

Recorded it will watch it tomorrow, half expecting to see my face.. so soon after Stone! The place was on edge..
I'll look out for you. Did you have hair in 1988?  ;D
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on March 20, 2018, 12:03:01 AM
Billy mentioned some pages ago about a French secret service drama, The Bureau  (Le Bureau des Légendes), with some praise but that it was also somewhat clichéd. I got interested, and to some extent it is clichéd , but for the most part it's a superb series with carefully slow built up layered tension and directed to an (almost) perfection.
I'd put it very close to the quality of Spiral.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on March 20, 2018, 09:05:51 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on March 19, 2018, 11:20:41 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on March 19, 2018, 11:14:31 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on March 19, 2018, 10:13:30 PM
The Funeral Murders on BBC2 was totally compelling. Remember the time well and must bring back some memories for MR2 etc from the area.

Recorded it will watch it tomorrow, half expecting to see my face.. so soon after Stone! The place was on edge..
I'll look out for you. Did you have hair in 1988?  ;D

Flowing locks!

I remember standing at the roundabout at Kennedy way for the Stone carnage and one of the news team came up to us and were asking why are there so many people out to mourne these IRA men and woman, as a 16 year old your were mainly curious to see if something would kick off, as they generally did at these funerals, but I remember saying that people are out to show respect for these fallen volunteers or words to that effect (i'd no political views growing up despite the day to day), the view of a young teenager i suppose growing up in a place that during those times was relentless, shootings and bombs going off, riots on plenty occasions following various incidents..

Bizzare times. The Michael Stone is the one that sticks out, watching the ground blow up was almost unreal, hearing the cracks of Stone's gun go off and watching the fellas (including my older brother) chase after him, madness
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on March 20, 2018, 01:17:32 PM
SMILF on Sky Atlantic, fairly good comedy.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on March 20, 2018, 01:45:51 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on March 19, 2018, 10:41:39 PM
Quote from: general_lee on March 19, 2018, 10:35:12 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on March 19, 2018, 10:13:30 PM
The Funeral Murders on BBC2 was totally compelling. Remember the time well and must bring back some memories for MR2 etc from the area.
Anonymous interviews seemed conveniently bullshitty
Aye stood out a mile. "Nuala" in particular was fake as fcuk.

The documentary was really good but defo strange to then have Nuala tell us what her mum saw when everything else was from first hand witnesses. Not being bias but thought some of the soldiers and RUC guys interviewed came across very badly.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on March 20, 2018, 02:27:58 PM
Its was strange there was no mention of Fr Alec Reid in the documentary at all, considering he gave the soldiers the last rites and was present when they where abducted first.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on March 20, 2018, 02:29:28 PM
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on March 20, 2018, 02:27:58 PM
Its was strange there was no mention of Fr Alec Reid in the documentary at all, considering he gave the soldiers the last rites and was present when they where abducted first.

Casement took some hammering then
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on March 20, 2018, 02:32:58 PM
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on March 20, 2018, 02:27:58 PM
Its was strange there was no mention of Fr Alec Reid in the documentary at all, considering he gave the soldiers the last rites and was present when they where abducted first.

There was another BBC documentary a few of yrs ago called 14 days which had more on Alec Reid and was also well worth watching if you can find it
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: playwiththewind1st on March 20, 2018, 05:51:35 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on March 20, 2018, 09:05:51 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on March 19, 2018, 11:20:41 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on March 19, 2018, 11:14:31 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on March 19, 2018, 10:13:30 PM
The Funeral Murders on BBC2 was totally compelling. Remember the time well and must bring back some memories for MR2 etc from the area.

Recorded it will watch it tomorrow, half expecting to see my face.. so soon after Stone! The place was on edge..
I'll look out for you. Did you have hair in 1988?  ;D

Flowing locks!

I remember standing at the roundabout at Kennedy way for the Stone carnage and one of the news team came up to us and were asking why are there so many people out to mourne these IRA men and woman, as a 16 year old your were mainly curious to see if something would kick off, as they generally did at these funerals, but I remember saying that people are out to show respect for these fallen volunteers or words to that effect (i'd no political views growing up despite the day to day), the view of a young teenager i suppose growing up in a place that during those times was relentless, shootings and bombs going off, riots on plenty occasions following various incidents..

Bizzare times. The Michael Stone is the one that sticks out, watching the ground blow up was almost unreal, hearing the cracks of Stone's gun go off and watching the fellas (including my older brother) chase after him, madness

I took a half day off work, to go to the funerals.  Taxis had been told to stop, so got to Milltown just as the 3 hearses arrived. All kicked off shortly afterwards. Frightened the feckin shit out of me, I can tell ya.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: mrdeeds on March 20, 2018, 06:48:15 PM
The Walking Dead has actually being better last few episodes.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on March 20, 2018, 08:03:59 PM
Quote from: mrdeeds on March 20, 2018, 06:48:15 PM
The Walking Dead has actually being better last few episodes.
Latest episode was decent alright I thought.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: HiMucker on March 20, 2018, 08:09:53 PM
I'm one or two episodes in to both Godless and The handmaids tale.  Both seem good, the latter fairly bizarre.  Are they both worth sticking to?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on March 20, 2018, 10:21:46 PM
Quote from: hardstation on March 20, 2018, 05:44:07 PM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on March 20, 2018, 01:45:51 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on March 19, 2018, 10:41:39 PM
Quote from: general_lee on March 19, 2018, 10:35:12 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on March 19, 2018, 10:13:30 PM
The Funeral Murders on BBC2 was totally compelling. Remember the time well and must bring back some memories for MR2 etc from the area.
Anonymous interviews seemed conveniently bullshitty
Aye stood out a mile. "Nuala" in particular was fake as fcuk.

The documentary was really good but defo strange to then have Nuala tell us what her mum saw when everything else was from first hand witnesses. Not being bias but thought some of the soldiers and RUC guys interviewed came across very badly.
Nuala's mum seemed to see a lot of stuff for a woman who just happened upon this when she was walking by. The abduction, what happened in Casement Park and the execution in waste ground away across the road on, up an alley on waste ground. Going by the footage, there didn't seem to be a large amount of people in Casement or on the waste ground but Nuala's mum was allowed to casually dander around. Nuala seemed very affected by what her mother saw. I'm not sure I believe Nuala.

Nuala was completely full of shite! I've never heard so much bullshit! The rest was what I expected, I'd expect the cops to say what they said...

I had some flashbacks from the Stone madness!! Don't know how lucky I was being so close, Tom who was on from the Healy funeral directors is a good friend and a club team mate of mine and remember before the carnage of shouting over to him! His da was never the same to be fair..

Thought Murray spoke really well and for me the best reflection I had of the time
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on March 23, 2018, 10:28:51 PM
Anyone watching the Netflix show Travelers? Love a bit of time travel
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: trileacman on March 24, 2018, 09:38:11 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on March 23, 2018, 10:28:51 PM
Anyone watching the Netflix show Travelers? Love a bit of time travel

I was glad you added that last sentence. Clarified a few questions I was gonna pose.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: heffo on March 29, 2018, 09:06:10 PM
Looming Tower (already recommended) is very good as is The Terror
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on March 29, 2018, 09:28:02 PM
Started Orange is the new black, it's ok, good enough to keep me coming back.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on March 30, 2018, 11:21:00 AM
Quote from: HiMucker on March 20, 2018, 08:09:53 PM
I'm one or two episodes in to both Godless and The handmaids tale.  Both seem good, the latter fairly bizarre.  Are they both worth sticking to?

Enjoyed Godless. Last episode in particular was very good i thought.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: The Iceman on March 30, 2018, 05:41:10 PM
Godless was decent - its still hard to beat a good western!
Watching a couple of shows at the same time at the minute (albeit slowly) - Frankenstein Chronicles - not bad so far very watchable and the draw that it was filmed in Armagh makes it interesting.  Man in a high castle - actual show isn't amazing but makes you think quite a bit about things... I like it
Just got notification that "into the badlands season 2" is available on NEtflix so will be watching that -really enjoyed season 1
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ONeill on March 30, 2018, 06:28:19 PM
Overdosed on Toast of London on Netflix. For a second time.

Yes I can fcukin hear you Clem Fandango.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: straightred on March 30, 2018, 07:21:06 PM
Just finished s1 of This is Us. Really good show
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on April 02, 2018, 11:32:23 AM
Comedians in Cars getting Coffee - Chatshow type show with Jerry Seinfeld on Netflix. Always loved JS, so an easy watch for me.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on April 02, 2018, 12:40:32 PM
Billions S3 has started very well.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: passedit on April 02, 2018, 02:22:21 PM
Quote from: ONeill on March 30, 2018, 06:28:19 PM
Overdosed on Toast of London on Netflix. For a second time.

Yes I can fcukin hear you Clem Fandango.
Hard to beat a bit of toast. Very funny.
Watching Sneaky Pete on amazon prime ATM. Started a bit slow but picked up nicely good show.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Rois on April 02, 2018, 08:52:31 PM
Quote from: straightred on March 30, 2018, 07:21:06 PM
Just finished s1 of This is Us. Really good show
Finished it the other week, really enjoyed it. Looking forward to more series.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Orior on April 02, 2018, 09:58:40 PM
Raging that I cannot watch Dave Allen in the occupied six on Virgin Media  >:(
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: RedHand88 on April 03, 2018, 09:31:28 AM
"Come home" 3 part series on bbc/rte. Part 2 on tonight. Filmed at the bottom of my street, decent show.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on April 03, 2018, 09:38:36 AM
Quote from: passedit on April 02, 2018, 02:22:21 PM
Quote from: ONeill on March 30, 2018, 06:28:19 PM
Overdosed on Toast of London on Netflix. For a second time.

Yes I can fcukin hear you Clem Fandango.
Hard to beat a bit of toast. Very funny.
Watching Sneaky Pete on amazon prime ATM. Started a bit slow but picked up nicely good show.

Yeah loved it and watched it through twice.  Will probably do it again.

Finished season-3 of 'the detectorists' over the weekend.  Great stuff.  Very English. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: MoChara on April 03, 2018, 10:00:08 AM
Last Man On Earth has tobe the funniest show on TV this long time.

Walking Dead's went to shite altogether
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: passedit on April 03, 2018, 05:00:25 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on April 03, 2018, 09:38:36 AM
Quote from: passedit on April 02, 2018, 02:22:21 PM
Quote from: ONeill on March 30, 2018, 06:28:19 PM
Overdosed on Toast of London on Netflix. For a second time.

Yes I can fcukin hear you Clem Fandango.
Hard to beat a bit of toast. Very funny.
Watching Sneaky Pete on amazon prime ATM. Started a bit slow but picked up nicely good show.

Yeah loved it and watched it through twice.  Will probably do it again.

Finished season-3 of 'the detectorists' over the weekend.  Great stuff.  Very English.

Quintessentially Billy Quintessentially, anything with Toby Jones in it is always worth a look. Marvellous is one of my favourite films.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: BennyHarp on April 06, 2018, 08:15:07 PM
Enjoyed Idris Elba's comedy "In the Long Run"  on Sky. Watched the full series over the past few nights and he has some pretty decent characters, in particular Bill Bailey's Bagpipes.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on April 09, 2018, 08:09:52 PM
Episodes back on BBC2, still consistently very funny.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Puckoon on April 09, 2018, 08:15:54 PM
Saw a couple UK shows on Netflix here this weekend

Mavericks: A history of the Mavericks in sport who with unbridled talent never really made the most of their potential through discipline, addiction, or just general arsery issues. Gazza, Merson, Osgood, Cantona etc.. Just finished the football one - really enjoyable

Chronicles of a Champion Golfer: I guess this might be older - but really enjoyable and I'd never heard of it before. Episode 1, Tiger Woods. Episode 2, The Shark. Good Stuff
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on April 09, 2018, 10:21:52 PM
Marcella was very good but felt there were a lot of loose ends they just left hanging or ended stupidly.

Very well acted though but the ending seemed to be setting up series 3 as her to become some kind of comic book creation!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: leenie on April 11, 2018, 02:21:14 PM
I need a new boxset. . And don't have the time for starting some and not finishing.. I'm not into waking dead or breaking bad / the wire etc
My fave shows are .. game of thrones / mad men / manhunt unbomber / peaky blinders .. so any suggestions based on my likes ??
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on April 11, 2018, 02:24:49 PM
Quote from: leenie on April 11, 2018, 02:21:14 PM
I need a new boxset. . And don't have the time for starting some and not finishing.. I'm not into waking dead or breaking bad / the wire etc
My fave shows are .. game of thrones / mad men / manhunt unbomber / peaky blinders .. so any suggestions based on my likes ??

Line of Duty? Luther?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tyrone girl on April 11, 2018, 02:30:27 PM
Power is brilliant.

Agree about Marcella. It was a rubbish ending. Ridiculous in fact. Too many loose ends.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: NAG1 on April 11, 2018, 04:15:16 PM
Sneaky Pete?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on April 11, 2018, 04:19:46 PM
Started watching a show called Haters back off, only found out after 3 episodes it's a kids show! Some of it is very funny
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Taylor on April 11, 2018, 04:21:30 PM
Cant remember the name of it now but a show on netflilx about a woman who apparently loses the plot and kills a guy she doesnt know on a day out to the beach with the family one day. Was v good.

Cant mind the name at all now  :o
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on April 11, 2018, 04:22:42 PM
Quote from: Taylor on April 11, 2018, 04:21:30 PM
Cant remember the name of it now but a show on netflilx about a woman who apparently loses the plot and kills a guy she doesnt know on a day out to the beach with the family one day. Was v good.

Cant mind the name at all now  :o

The Sinner. I watched the 1st episode but never got back to it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Taylor on April 11, 2018, 04:25:22 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on April 11, 2018, 04:22:42 PM
Quote from: Taylor on April 11, 2018, 04:21:30 PM
Cant remember the name of it now but a show on netflilx about a woman who apparently loses the plot and kills a guy she doesnt know on a day out to the beach with the family one day. Was v good.

Cant mind the name at all now  :o

The Sinner. I watched the 1st episode but never got back to it.

Thats the one.
Worth going back to LB
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on April 11, 2018, 06:36:45 PM
Quote from: leenie on April 11, 2018, 02:21:14 PM
I need a new boxset. . And don't have the time for starting some and not finishing.. I'm not into waking dead or breaking bad / the wire etc
My fave shows are .. game of thrones / mad men / manhunt unbomber / peaky blinders .. so any suggestions based on my likes ??
Just as a matter of interest, why do you say you are not into breaking bad/ the wire etc?
Have you watched any of them?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: mrdeeds on April 11, 2018, 07:08:40 PM
Quote from: leenie on April 11, 2018, 02:21:14 PM
I need a new boxset. . And don't have the time for starting some and not finishing.. I'm not into waking dead or breaking bad / the wire etc
My fave shows are .. game of thrones / mad men / manhunt unbomber / peaky blinders .. so any suggestions based on my likes ??

Mindhunter
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: leenie on April 11, 2018, 08:04:23 PM
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on April 11, 2018, 06:36:45 PM
Quote from: leenie on April 11, 2018, 02:21:14 PM
I need a new boxset. . And don't have the time for starting some and not finishing.. I'm not into waking dead or breaking bad / the wire etc
My fave shows are .. game of thrones / mad men / manhunt unbomber / peaky blinders .. so any suggestions based on my likes ??
Just as a matter of interest, why do you say you are not into breaking bad/ the wire etc?
Have you watched any of them?

Watched the first season of bb and didn't get into it - only watched an episode of the wire and didn't appeal to me either .. don't know why.. I've been told to go to bb ...

Watched mindhunter too and enjoyed it
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on April 11, 2018, 08:56:06 PM
Quote from: leenie on April 11, 2018, 08:04:23 PM
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on April 11, 2018, 06:36:45 PM
Quote from: leenie on April 11, 2018, 02:21:14 PM
I need a new boxset. . And don't have the time for starting some and not finishing.. I'm not into waking dead or breaking bad / the wire etc
My fave shows are .. game of thrones / mad men / manhunt unbomber / peaky blinders .. so any suggestions based on my likes ??
Just as a matter of interest, why do you say you are not into breaking bad/ the wire etc?
Have you watched any of them?

Watched the first season of bb and didn't get into it - only watched an episode of the wire and didn't appeal to me either .. don't know why.. I've been told to go to bb ...

Watched mindhunter too and enjoyed it
The attraction of Breaking Bad took me some time to see. Ibwas into The Wire from the first episode. Give them both time and you'll get the reward.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on April 11, 2018, 09:57:59 PM
I've finished the 3 series of the The Bureau, aka Le Bureau des Légendes. Without any doubt it's the best spy centric drama ever conceived
and ranks up there as a top class tv drama.

This is a GAA board member's TV Show recommendation.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on April 11, 2018, 10:26:53 PM
Quote from: Main Street on April 11, 2018, 09:57:59 PM
I've finished the 3 series of the The Bureau, aka Le Bureau des Légendes. Without any doubt it's the best spy centric drama ever conceived
and ranks up there as a top class tv drama.

This is a GAA board member's TV Show recommendation.

Where do I find it?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on April 11, 2018, 11:37:17 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on April 11, 2018, 10:26:53 PM
Quote from: Main Street on April 11, 2018, 09:57:59 PM
I've finished the 3 series of the The Bureau, aka Le Bureau des Légendes. Without any doubt it's the best spy centric drama ever conceived
and ranks up there as a top class tv drama.

This is a GAA board member's TV Show recommendation.

Where do I find it?
In my circumstances, I just downloaded it from a torrent website Lime Torrents, probably there are a hundred similar options available.

I see on Wikipedia  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Bureau_(TV_series)  (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Bureau_(TV_series)) that it was released on Amazon Prime exclusively, possibly that explains its limited exposure.  It's easy enough to find out  if its your cup of tea type drama, by viewing the first 3 episodes of series one, as the rest follows on in a similar vein.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Syferus on April 11, 2018, 11:45:41 PM
The Dirty Money series of documentaries on Netflix are incredible.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Frank_The_Tank on April 12, 2018, 07:08:32 AM
Anyone watch gold rush or gold rush white water ommdiscovery?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: DuffleKing on April 12, 2018, 10:54:16 AM
Quote from: gallsman on April 02, 2018, 12:40:32 PM
Billions S3 has started very well.

Where can series 1 and 2 be seen?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: guy crouchback on April 12, 2018, 01:20:30 PM
is anyone watching national treasures on rte. i see the promo for this Sundays show from Belfast features one of this boards most notorious and famous posters.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on April 12, 2018, 01:36:58 PM
Quote from: DuffleKing on April 12, 2018, 10:54:16 AM
Quote from: gallsman on April 02, 2018, 12:40:32 PM
Billions S3 has started very well.

Where can series 1 and 2 be seen?

The internet?

I think sky broadcast it in the UK so maybe they have it on demand.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tyrone girl on April 12, 2018, 02:59:30 PM
I watched right up until about series 4 i think of Breaking Bad but it just wasnt doing it for me.
The sinner is good i forgot about it.
Watching shooter at the minute , its decent enough.
Think blindspot will be my next. Have heard good reports.

Anyone recommend The Bridge? or is it the same as The Tunnel?

Wentworth is a bloody brilliant series. Highly recommend it. My favourite out of all ive seen i think.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on April 12, 2018, 06:26:07 PM
The Tunnel is a UK remake of the Bridge. There was also an American remake called the Bridge.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Taylor on April 12, 2018, 08:02:23 PM
Quote from: tyrone girl on April 12, 2018, 02:59:30 PM
I watched right up until about series 4 i think of Breaking Bad but it just wasnt doing it for me.
The sinner is good i forgot about it.
Watching shooter at the minute , its decent enough.
Think blindspot will be my next. Have heard good reports.

Anyone recommend The Bridge? or is it the same as The Tunnel?

Wentworth is a bloody brilliant series. Highly recommend it. My favourite out of all ive seen i think.

Shooter is a decent watch, easy viewing although I hear there has yet to be another series as Ryan Philippe broke his leg just before shooting of the next series
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Owen Brannigan on April 14, 2018, 08:15:44 PM
Quote from: tyrone girl on April 12, 2018, 02:59:30 PM

Anyone recommend The Bridge? or is it the same as The Tunnel?


It is far superior and the original version.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on April 14, 2018, 08:17:39 PM
Westworld season two out at end of month! Hopefully as good as first series
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on April 14, 2018, 08:48:42 PM
Quote from: Taylor on April 12, 2018, 08:02:23 PM
Quote from: tyrone girl on April 12, 2018, 02:59:30 PM
I watched right up until about series 4 i think of Breaking Bad but it just wasnt doing it for me.
The sinner is good i forgot about it.
Watching shooter at the minute , its decent enough.
Think blindspot will be my next. Have heard good reports.

Anyone recommend The Bridge? or is it the same as The Tunnel?

Wentworth is a bloody brilliant series. Highly recommend it. My favourite out of all ive seen i think.

Shooter is a decent watch, easy viewing although I hear there has yet to be another series as Ryan Philippe broke his leg just before shooting of the next series

Shooter is ok. He broke it during season 2 hence the random season ending.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: BennyHarp on April 15, 2018, 07:34:03 AM
https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/the-best-tv-show-of-every-year-since-2000-according-to-critics-a7396131.html?utm_campaign=Echobox&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook

Is Rectify worth getting into? It's the only one from this list I haven't seen.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on April 15, 2018, 09:00:36 AM
Bosch season 4 is decent so far. I've got up to episode 6.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Owen Brannigan on April 17, 2018, 07:59:13 PM
Quote from: Thastheball on April 17, 2018, 01:39:08 PM
If you like science fic, I would recommend 'Lost In Space' on Netflix, really enjoyed it.

It would hard to beat the original series from 1965 which ran for three series.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on April 18, 2018, 11:10:49 AM
Ended up picking a random show from amazon prime called 'Flesh and Bone'. Don't laugh but it's about a ballerina and the lifestyle when preparing for a show. Some good action in it too  ;)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on April 18, 2018, 02:07:26 PM
History of the Jews on BBC 4 is interesting
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: themac_23 on April 20, 2018, 08:44:19 AM
Watched the first season of Jessica Jones, was quite decent if you like Marvel solid 6/10, decided to give Luke Cage a watch next to try get into the Marvel a bit, been really impressed with it, only 5 episodes in but much better that Jessica Jones i think, sitting at an 8/10 for me at the minute, really enjoying it
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Ethan Tremblay on April 20, 2018, 12:07:40 PM
 I have watched all the marvel Netflix shows and Jessica Jones would be the pick of them as it's the most grounded.  David Tennant plays such as good bad guy.  Started watching Brooklyn 99, sort of like scrubs, stupid comedy, easy watching. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on April 20, 2018, 12:20:08 PM
Quote from: Ethan Tremblay on April 20, 2018, 12:07:40 PM
I have watched all the marvel Netflix shows and Jessica Jones would be the pick of them as it's the most grounded.  David Tennant plays such as good bad guy.  Started watching Brooklyn 99, sort of like scrubs, stupid comedy, easy watching.

Yeah Andy Samberg is very funny.

Watched "The Defiant Ones" last night. Great piece of television very interesting to get to know some of the behind the scenes stuff from some of the biggest records ever made absolutely quality stuff and very funny in parts.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: themac_23 on April 20, 2018, 01:07:07 PM
Quote from: Ethan Tremblay on April 20, 2018, 12:07:40 PM
I have watched all the marvel Netflix shows and Jessica Jones would be the pick of them as it's the most grounded.  David Tennant plays such as good bad guy. Started watching Brooklyn 99, sort of like scrubs, stupid comedy, easy watching.

i thought he was very good, i just seem to be enjoying the storyline of Luke Cage better, especially like the bits where it flashes back to when he was in Jail etc
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Taylor on April 20, 2018, 02:07:29 PM
Quote from: Owen Brannigan on April 17, 2018, 07:59:13 PM
Quote from: Thastheball on April 17, 2018, 01:39:08 PM
If you like science fic, I would recommend 'Lost In Space' on Netflix, really enjoyed it.

It would hard to beat the original series from 1965 which ran for three series.

As someone who isnt a fan of sci fi watched first episode of Lost In Space last night.
Not bad and will return for more of it
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on April 23, 2018, 11:15:12 AM

Quote from: Main Street on April 11, 2018, 09:57:59 PM
I've finished the 3 series of the The Bureau, aka Le Bureau des Légendes. Without any doubt it's the best spy centric drama ever conceived
and ranks up there as a top class tv drama..

Best recommendation I've ever taken off this thread. Six episodes in and it's one of the most gripping pieces of TV I've ever seen. The scale and scope of it is insanely ambitious but not once does it ever feel overstretched. Absolutely stunning.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on April 23, 2018, 11:22:25 AM
Quote from: screenexile on April 20, 2018, 12:20:08 PM
Quote from: Ethan Tremblay on April 20, 2018, 12:07:40 PM
I have watched all the marvel Netflix shows and Jessica Jones would be the pick of them as it's the most grounded.  David Tennant plays such as good bad guy.  Started watching Brooklyn 99, sort of like scrubs, stupid comedy, easy watching.

Yeah Andy Samberg is very funny.

Watched "The Defiant Ones" last night. Great piece of television very interesting to get to know some of the behind the scenes stuff from some of the biggest records ever made absolutely quality stuff and very funny in parts.
I thought it was brilliant.
A great watch if you have any interest in music or indeed popular culture.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Smokin Joe on April 23, 2018, 12:09:14 PM
Quote from: gallsman on April 23, 2018, 11:15:12 AM

Quote from: Main Street on April 11, 2018, 09:57:59 PM
I've finished the 3 series of the The Bureau, aka Le Bureau des Légendes. Without any doubt it's the best spy centric drama ever conceived
and ranks up there as a top class tv drama..

Best recommendation I've ever taken off this thread. Six episodes in and it's one of the most gripping pieces of TV I've ever seen. The scale and scope of it is insanely ambitious but not once does it ever feel overstretched. Absolutely stunning.

Having just watched The Killing Season 1 and 2 I had the Bureau lined up next to start watching.  Glad to hear that the recommendation was spot on.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on April 23, 2018, 01:08:36 PM
Quote from: Smokin Joe on April 23, 2018, 12:09:14 PM
Quote from: gallsman on April 23, 2018, 11:15:12 AM

Quote from: Main Street on April 11, 2018, 09:57:59 PM
I've finished the 3 series of the The Bureau, aka Le Bureau des Légendes. Without any doubt it's the best spy centric drama ever conceived
and ranks up there as a top class tv drama..

Best recommendation I've ever taken off this thread. Six episodes in and it's one of the most gripping pieces of TV I've ever seen. The scale and scope of it is insanely ambitious but not once does it ever feel overstretched. Absolutely stunning.

Having just watched The Killing Season 1 and 2 I had the Bureau lined up next to start watching.  Glad to hear that the recommendation was spot on.
This on Netflix or some of those illegal sites?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Smokin Joe on April 23, 2018, 01:41:17 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on April 23, 2018, 01:08:36 PM
This on Netflix or some of those illegal sites?

Amazon Prime has it
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on May 01, 2018, 11:01:44 AM
Finished Season 3 of The Bureau yesterday. Brilliant stuff altogether. Season 4 began filming in February so will hopefully be out later this year.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JoG2 on May 01, 2018, 11:23:59 AM
Quote from: gallsman on May 01, 2018, 11:01:44 AM
Finished Season 3 of The Bureau yesterday. Brilliant stuff altogether. Season 4 began filming in February so will hopefully be out later this year.

Happy days, next on the list (I see it's on Terrarium TV)

Must say the latest season of Homeland is excellent. Handmaids Tale has started very well too
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on May 01, 2018, 11:35:21 AM
Quote from: JoG2 on May 01, 2018, 11:23:59 AM
Quote from: gallsman on May 01, 2018, 11:01:44 AM
Finished Season 3 of The Bureau yesterday. Brilliant stuff altogether. Season 4 began filming in February so will hopefully be out later this year.

Happy days, next on the list (I see it's on Terrarium TV)

Must say the latest season of Homeland is excellent. Handmaids Tale has started very well too

Disclaimer that I've never seen Homeland but a lot of the English language reviews that I've read of The Bureau have essentially said that it's what Homeland could be if it wasn't dumbed down for idiots...
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Boycey on May 01, 2018, 11:43:34 AM
Quote from: gallsman on May 01, 2018, 11:35:21 AM
Quote from: JoG2 on May 01, 2018, 11:23:59 AM
Quote from: gallsman on May 01, 2018, 11:01:44 AM
Finished Season 3 of The Bureau yesterday. Brilliant stuff altogether. Season 4 began filming in February so will hopefully be out later this year.

Happy days, next on the list (I see it's on Terrarium TV)

Must say the latest season of Homeland is excellent. Handmaids Tale has started very well too

Disclaimer that I've never seen Homeland but a lot of the English language reviews that I've read of The Bureau have essentially said that it's what Homeland could be if it wasn't dumbed down for idiots...

I'm obviously an idiot  ;D as I really enjoy Homeland. I'm looking forward to watching the last episode tonight..
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Insane Bolt on May 01, 2018, 11:44:19 AM
Homeland is so far fetched in this series, still compelling viewing though.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on May 01, 2018, 11:45:41 AM
Quote from: Boycey on May 01, 2018, 11:43:34 AM
Quote from: gallsman on May 01, 2018, 11:35:21 AM
Quote from: JoG2 on May 01, 2018, 11:23:59 AM
Quote from: gallsman on May 01, 2018, 11:01:44 AM
Finished Season 3 of The Bureau yesterday. Brilliant stuff altogether. Season 4 began filming in February so will hopefully be out later this year.

Happy days, next on the list (I see it's on Terrarium TV)

Must say the latest season of Homeland is excellent. Handmaids Tale has started very well too

Disclaimer that I've never seen Homeland but a lot of the English language reviews that I've read of The Bureau have essentially said that it's what Homeland could be if it wasn't dumbed down for idiots...

I'm obviously an idiot  ;D as I really enjoy Homeland. I'm looking forward to watching the last episode tonight..

In fairness I enjoy Designated Survivor but I'd never rank it as a great TV show. Give the Bureau a go. As I've said, can't recommend it highly enough.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Insane Bolt on May 01, 2018, 11:47:10 AM
Quote from: Boycey on May 01, 2018, 11:43:34 AM
Quote from: gallsman on May 01, 2018, 11:35:21 AM
Quote from: JoG2 on May 01, 2018, 11:23:59 AM
Quote from: gallsman on May 01, 2018, 11:01:44 AM
Finished Season 3 of The Bureau yesterday. Brilliant stuff altogether. Season 4 began filming in February so will hopefully be out later this year.

Happy days, next on the list (I see it's on Terrarium TV)

Must say the latest season of Homeland is excellent. Handmaids Tale has started very well too

Disclaimer that I've never seen Homeland but a lot of the English language reviews that I've read of The Bureau have essentially said that it's what Homeland could be if it wasn't dumbed down for idiots...

I'm obviously an idiot  ;D as I really enjoy Homeland. I'm looking forward to watching the last episode tonight..

What side is it on? I've been viewing on C4 Sunday nights
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Don Johnson on May 01, 2018, 12:26:09 PM
Westworld Series 2 started well last week I thought.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on May 01, 2018, 12:35:16 PM
Quote from: Don Johnson on May 01, 2018, 12:26:09 PM
Westworld Series 2 started well last week I thought.

Yeah watched the first two recently and watched a warm up to get my head around it again.. Its a very slick show with seriously good actors.. Thandie Newton is Gorgeous!!!!!!!! wife has given up on me  :P

I always loved the original so I'm very biased to the current show, when some people just don't get it

(http://cdn.cnwimg.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/thandie-newton-703x1024.jpg)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Boycey on May 01, 2018, 12:54:28 PM
Quote from: gallsman on May 01, 2018, 11:45:41 AM
Quote from: Boycey on May 01, 2018, 11:43:34 AM
Quote from: gallsman on May 01, 2018, 11:35:21 AM
Quote from: JoG2 on May 01, 2018, 11:23:59 AM
Quote from: gallsman on May 01, 2018, 11:01:44 AM
Finished Season 3 of The Bureau yesterday. Brilliant stuff altogether. Season 4 began filming in February so will hopefully be out later this year.

Happy days, next on the list (I see it's on Terrarium TV)

Must say the latest season of Homeland is excellent. Handmaids Tale has started very well too

Disclaimer that I've never seen Homeland but a lot of the English language reviews that I've read of The Bureau have essentially said that it's what Homeland could be if it wasn't dumbed down for idiots...

I'm obviously an idiot  ;D as I really enjoy Homeland. I'm looking forward to watching the last episode tonight..

In fairness I enjoy Designated Survivor but I'd never rank it as a great TV show. Give the Bureau a go. As I've said, can't recommend it highly enough.

Homeland is a cut above Designated Survivor (which I eventually gave up on) most of the shows that go mainstream are dumbed down to some degree, even last week there was something that happened in Homeland that I thought fcuk me how unlikely is that. Most people won't watch anything that will tax their brain too much, it'd interfere with their simultaneous internet surfing.

Yeah The Bureau is on my list I need something new to get my teeth into. Give Homeland a try it won't change your life but it might surprise you.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on May 01, 2018, 02:20:08 PM
Quote from: Boycey on May 01, 2018, 12:54:28 PMit'd interfere with their simultaneous internet surfing.

That's one thing I found with The Bureau. I'm an awful p***k for using my phone constantly but because of both how smart it was and the fact it was in French subtitled into English, it meant I had to just put the phone down completely.

21st century and first world problems and all that but definitely a good thing!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Norf Tyrone on May 02, 2018, 05:56:16 AM
Really enjoying Billions S3. I thought it would've tailed off but not the case!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: The Iceman on May 02, 2018, 12:31:33 PM
Finished "into the badlands" season 2. Filmed in Ireland, no less!
Loved it - it's my kind of show. Martial arts, post apocalypse world, swords, blood, war, revenge.,....it has it all ha!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on May 20, 2018, 10:25:09 PM
Has Westworld lost it's mojo or is it just me??
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on May 20, 2018, 11:00:31 PM
A Very English Scandal was much better than I thought it would be. "Hop up on all fours and face the wall"  :'(
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on May 20, 2018, 11:02:29 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on May 20, 2018, 10:25:09 PM
Has Westworld lost it's mojo or is it just me??

Think it's just reaching a point, it will (I hope) kick on soon
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: trileacman on May 20, 2018, 11:26:12 PM
Westworld never had much mojo. It's a poor mans lost, filling the void of character development, plot continuity and empathy with a big budget, special effects and "shock effect, with the non-lost trait x-rated nudity thrown in for good measure.

Word to the wise, if you want an audience to empathise with your characters don't make them stifled automated robots. As the origins human characters numbers  dwindles there's really very little to care about in the show.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Syferus on May 20, 2018, 11:34:44 PM
Quote from: trileacman on May 20, 2018, 11:26:12 PM
Westworld never had much mojo. It's a poor mans lost, filling the void of character development, plot continuity and empathy with a big budget, special effects and "shock effect, with the non-lost trait x-rated nudity thrown in for good measure.

Word to the wise, if you want an audience to empathise with your characters don't make them stifled automated robots. As the origins human characters numbers  dwindles there's really very little to care about in the show.

I don't know how people watched a minute of Westworld and thought the interesting story was the humans' one.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Cunny Funt on May 20, 2018, 11:46:45 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on May 20, 2018, 11:02:29 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on May 20, 2018, 10:25:09 PM
Has Westworld lost it's mojo or is it just me??

Think it’s just reaching a point, it will (I hope) kick on soon
Too many timeline pieces going on at the moment but it's still a very intriguing and well acted show and i'm very interested to see how this season finishes. BTW i gave Lost a watch for about two seasons and got bored of it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on May 21, 2018, 07:55:24 AM
Quote from: Cunny Funt on May 20, 2018, 11:46:45 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on May 20, 2018, 11:02:29 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on May 20, 2018, 10:25:09 PM
Has Westworld lost it's mojo or is it just me??

Think it's just reaching a point, it will (I hope) kick on soon
Too many timeline pieces going on at the moment but it's still a very intriguing and well acted show and i'm very interested to see how this season finishes. BTW i gave Lost a watch for about two seasons and got bored of it.

Yeah Lost just went on way too long
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on May 21, 2018, 08:30:43 AM
Quote from: bennydorano on May 20, 2018, 10:25:09 PM
Has Westworld lost it's mojo or is it just me??
It was never any good.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Taylor on May 21, 2018, 08:39:55 AM
Dope on Netflix is a sobering view of the drugs world.

Show is expertly put together with unbelievable access to the drugs world from the top to the bottom.

Cops really are on a hiding to nothing trying to catch these guys.

Well worth watching
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Captain Obvious on May 21, 2018, 05:30:17 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on May 20, 2018, 10:25:09 PM
Has Westworld lost it's mojo or is it just me??
Season 1 was a hard act to follow and this season is not the same without its best actor.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Minder on May 21, 2018, 05:53:09 PM
Quote from: Captain Obvious on May 21, 2018, 05:30:17 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on May 20, 2018, 10:25:09 PM
Has Westworld lost it's mojo or is it just me??
Season 1 was a hard act to follow and this season is not the same without its best actor.

Who isn't in this season? Haven't started it yet
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Therealdonald on May 21, 2018, 05:59:44 PM
Evil genius on netflix. Good watch
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Captain Obvious on May 21, 2018, 11:16:14 PM
Quote from: Minder on May 21, 2018, 05:53:09 PM
Quote from: Captain Obvious on May 21, 2018, 05:30:17 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on May 20, 2018, 10:25:09 PM
Has Westworld lost it's mojo or is it just me??
Season 1 was a hard act to follow and this season is not the same without its best actor.

Who isn't in this season? Haven't started it yet

Is that information classed as a spoiler? I wouldn't want to upset a few cranky lads on here.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on May 21, 2018, 11:17:30 PM
Just finished the first season of Atlanta ... very smart and funny if a bit slow moving. Second season due to start soon hopefully it takes off a bit!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on May 21, 2018, 11:54:21 PM
Westworld season one for the most was average at best too. When us a proper show like Better Call Saul coming back?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on May 22, 2018, 12:13:08 AM
Quote from: screenexile on May 21, 2018, 11:17:30 PM
Just finished the first season of Atlanta ... very smart and funny if a bit slow moving. Second season due to start soon hopefully it takes off a bit!!

The whole of season 2 has aired already.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Hardy on May 22, 2018, 09:43:08 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on May 21, 2018, 11:54:21 PM
Westworld season one for the most was average at best too. When us a proper show like Better Call Saul coming back?

No release date yet for Season 4 (https://www.express.co.uk/showbiz/tv-radio/943484/Better-Call-Saul-season-4-release-date-cast-plot-trailer-Netflix-Bob-Odenkirk).
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: AZOffaly on May 22, 2018, 11:21:41 AM
Anyone watching/watched Longmire?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: WT4E on May 22, 2018, 11:22:02 AM
Quote from: Therealdonald on May 21, 2018, 05:59:44 PM
Evil genius on netflix. Good watch


Mad stuff altogether! Good watch alright!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on May 22, 2018, 12:07:48 PM
Quote from: WT4E on May 22, 2018, 11:22:02 AM
Quote from: Therealdonald on May 21, 2018, 05:59:44 PM
Evil genius on netflix. Good watch


Mad stuff altogether! Good watch alright!

Watched the first one last night, WTF thread this should be in
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on May 22, 2018, 03:26:59 PM
Quote from: AZOffaly on May 22, 2018, 11:21:41 AM
Anyone watching/watched Longmire?

Watched a few, years ago.  I'd read some of the books and was mildly interested.  Didn't like the show. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: johnnycool on May 22, 2018, 03:46:16 PM
Anyone know when Season 4 of Poldark starts?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on May 22, 2018, 05:43:02 PM
 Got a few new shows on the list to check out. Barry, Brockmire and Killing Eve. Watched a few episodes of Barry and it has started quite well.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on May 22, 2018, 10:15:26 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on May 22, 2018, 03:26:59 PM
Quote from: AZOffaly on May 22, 2018, 11:21:41 AM
Anyone watching/watched Longmire?

Watched a few, years ago.  I'd read some of the books and was mildly interested.  Didn't like the show.
Similar, I read a good few of the books, I was mildly interested in watching the tv drama but was less than mildly impressed, dropped out after 3 or 4 episodes.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on May 22, 2018, 10:45:29 PM
Quote from: johnnycool on May 22, 2018, 03:46:16 PM
Anyone know when Season 4 of Poldark starts?

Yeah waiting on it too and Versaille
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: johnnycool on June 01, 2018, 09:41:07 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on May 22, 2018, 10:45:29 PM
Quote from: johnnycool on May 22, 2018, 03:46:16 PM
Anyone know when Season 4 of Poldark starts?

Yeah waiting on it too and Versaille

Sunday week for Poldark.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on June 01, 2018, 10:51:06 AM
Quote from: johnnycool on June 01, 2018, 09:41:07 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on May 22, 2018, 10:45:29 PM
Quote from: johnnycool on May 22, 2018, 03:46:16 PM
Anyone know when Season 4 of Poldark starts?

Yeah waiting on it too and Versaille

Sunday week for Poldark.

Versaille starting soon too
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tyroneman on June 01, 2018, 11:12:22 AM
Happy on Netflix is pretty good if you like graphic novel adaptations.....

The Expanse, while on a budget, is probably one of the best sci-fi shows in the last number of years
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Dinny Breen on June 01, 2018, 02:14:17 PM
Quote from: tyroneman on June 01, 2018, 11:12:22 AM
Happy on Netflix is pretty good if you like graphic novel adaptations.....

The Expanse, while on a budget, is probably one of the best sci-fi shows in the last number of years

The Expanse is great, being cancelled after season 3 though
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on June 12, 2018, 08:59:54 PM
Just finished Manhunt: Unabomber. Thought it was brilliant.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on June 26, 2018, 09:52:28 AM
Watched Cobra Kai the other week, it was brilliant.  Finished season 2 of Westworld, pretty poor to be honest.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Solo_run on June 26, 2018, 12:43:36 PM
12 Monkeys is back for its final season
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on June 26, 2018, 10:37:45 PM
watching The Staircase myself
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: charlieTully on June 26, 2018, 11:53:18 PM
Did you start at the bottom?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Cunny Funt on June 27, 2018, 12:09:28 AM
Some interesting twists at the end of Westworld season 2 and that includes an extra scene at the end of the credits.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on June 27, 2018, 11:25:20 PM
Watched Get Shorty the Sky Atlantic TV version starring Chris O'Dowd, real grower, after initial scepticism I thought it was excellent, bit darker than the movie. 10 episodes.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Never beat the deeler on June 28, 2018, 08:40:42 AM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on June 26, 2018, 10:37:45 PM
watching The Staircase myself

Found it a bit 'meh'

Kept waiting for it to get good and it didn't
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on June 28, 2018, 08:54:07 AM
I thought that Tupac and Biggie Unsolved show on Netflix was decent enough.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: themac_23 on June 28, 2018, 10:45:30 AM
Quote from: JimStynes on June 28, 2018, 08:54:07 AM
I thought that Tupac and Biggie Unsolved show on Netflix was decent enough.

Was just about to write about it, i found it pretty good, unlike any other films/ documentaries etc that looked at the cases, they were very rushed. This although quite a bit of creative licence used, told the story pretty well and it was good to get an insight into the fact that some within LAPD thought there was collusion with LAPD and Shug Knight, took its time and switched between the stories of the investigation then, investigation 2008 and the actual tupac and biggie story. Really good watch
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on July 16, 2018, 09:51:13 AM
Sacha Baron Cohen's latest incarnation seems to be ruffling a few feathers!!!

He'd gone off the boil for a few years after Borat but from what I've seen he's gone back to the Ali G type piss taking of serious people but this time he's gone after the gun lobby and racism. Fair play!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Hardy on July 16, 2018, 10:54:08 AM
Quote from: screenexile on July 16, 2018, 09:51:13 AM
Sacha Baron Cohen's latest incarnation seems to be ruffling a few feathers!!!

He'd gone off the boil for a few years after Borat but from what I've seen he's gone back to the Ali G type piss taking of serious people but this time he's gone after the gun lobby and racism. Fair play!!

https://youtu.be/QkXeMoBPSDk
Brilliant and chilling but, according to reviews, the rest of it is not so good.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on July 16, 2018, 01:35:59 PM
I'm a bit behind the times on my viewing but The Sinner was good, I gave up on Westworld and finally completed Mindhunter which was also pretty good.

Sharp Objects with Amy Adams has the same sort of vibe as True Detective (S1) and hopefully ends up being as good as the promise of episode 1.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on July 16, 2018, 01:56:30 PM
Wife roped me into watching Good Girls. It's actually not bad. Worth watching for Christina Hendricks if nothing else....
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: mrdeeds on July 16, 2018, 03:01:33 PM
Money Heist is a good watch.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Boycey on July 16, 2018, 04:40:48 PM
Didn't realise there was a 4th series of The Affair til I stumbled across it last night. I'm not sure why I've persevered with it but I have..
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on July 16, 2018, 05:06:58 PM
Quote from: Boycey on July 16, 2018, 04:40:48 PM
Didn't realise there was a 4th series of The Affair til I stumbled across it last night. I'm not sure why I've persevered with it but I have..

I bailed after a season and a half . . . I feel it was one of my better life choices.

Why I persist in watching every season of the Ranch on Netflix I'm sure I'll never know!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on July 16, 2018, 09:21:28 PM
I'm watching Seven Seconds, a 10 part drama about a US cop who ran over a young black kid and the subsequent cover up. At first I didn't take to it,  but I plugged away and after a few episodes I began to like it for the same reasons that other people didn't like it. It's slow, "a slog" said the Guardian, characters are not particularly likable.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on July 17, 2018, 09:11:49 AM
Quote from: Main Street on July 16, 2018, 09:21:28 PM
I'm watching Seven Seconds, a 10 part drama about a US cop who ran over a young black kid and the subsequent cover up. At first I didn't take to it,  but I plugged away and after a few episodes I began to like it for the same reasons that other people didn't like it. It's slow, "a slog" said the Guardian, characters are not particularly likable.

Thought it was a great show tbh
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tyrone girl on July 17, 2018, 12:55:39 PM
Maybe i should have stuck with it. Got bored and gave up after the 3rd episode i think.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on July 23, 2018, 11:40:44 PM
Sharp Objects on Sky Atlantic is very good. Dark.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on July 24, 2018, 10:12:25 AM
Anyone watch Atlanta, with donald glover in it?
Short episodes, and an easy enjoyable watch.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on July 24, 2018, 12:28:04 PM
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on July 24, 2018, 10:12:25 AM
Anyone watch Atlanta, with donald glover in it?
Short episodes, and an easy enjoyable watch.

Nearly finished the second series . . . not enjoying it as much as the first it's quite dark and goes to some strange places. The Alligator man episode is probably one of the funniest things I've seen this year though!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on July 24, 2018, 02:08:10 PM
4 episodes into the new series of Last Chance U. The new coach is an absolute nut job. The kids are just as crazy as before though.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: TabClear on July 24, 2018, 02:29:57 PM
Anybody watch Ballers on HBO? Adult comedy/Drama based around the financial management of  NFL players. Dwayne Johnson (AKA the Rock) is the lead, ex-player turned financial manager who manages high profile nfL clients. Just finished watching the first three series over a couple of weeks and enjoyed it. Its pretty good in parts and some of the scenes around the excesses that NFL players enjoy (Booze/women/cars etc) are really good. If its even half "real to life", some of the dealing that go on in the NFL between players/agents/Authority are mental.

A few West Wing stars like Dule Hill and Richard Schiff,  with guest appearances from the likes of Danny Amendola/Tyrell Suggs/Caroline Wozniaki etc. I suspect it will not win too many writing awards but its easy watching (some seriously high quality WAGs in it as well) and pretty interesting if you are into the "behind the scenes" goings on at professional sports teams.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on July 24, 2018, 05:24:00 PM
Quote from: TabClear on July 24, 2018, 02:29:57 PM
Anybody watch Ballers on HBO? Adult comedy/Drama based around the financial management of  NFL players. Dwayne Johnson (AKA the Rock) is the lead, ex-player turned financial manager who manages high profile nfL clients. Just finished watching the first three series over a couple of weeks and enjoyed it. Its pretty good in parts and some of the scenes around the excesses that NFL players enjoy (Booze/women/cars etc) are really good. If its even half "real to life", some of the dealing that go on in the NFL between players/agents/Authority are mental.

A few West Wing stars like Dule Hill and Richard Schiff,  with guest appearances from the likes of Danny Amendola/Tyrell Suggs/Caroline Wozniaki etc. I suspect it will not win too many writing awards but its easy watching (some seriously high quality WAGs in it as well) and pretty interesting if you are into the "behind the scenes" goings on at professional sports teams.

It's from the creator of Entgourage and has a very similar feel to it. . . as you've said it's pleasant watching that you don't have to think too much about.

I always enjoy the People's Champion even though he's in some amount of shite stuff!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on July 24, 2018, 05:28:35 PM
Quote from: screenexile on July 24, 2018, 05:24:00 PM
Quote from: TabClear on July 24, 2018, 02:29:57 PM
Anybody watch Ballers on HBO? Adult comedy/Drama based around the financial management of  NFL players. Dwayne Johnson (AKA the Rock) is the lead, ex-player turned financial manager who manages high profile nfL clients. Just finished watching the first three series over a couple of weeks and enjoyed it. Its pretty good in parts and some of the scenes around the excesses that NFL players enjoy (Booze/women/cars etc) are really good. If its even half "real to life", some of the dealing that go on in the NFL between players/agents/Authority are mental.

A few West Wing stars like Dule Hill and Richard Schiff,  with guest appearances from the likes of Danny Amendola/Tyrell Suggs/Caroline Wozniaki etc. I suspect it will not win too many writing awards but its easy watching (some seriously high quality WAGs in it as well) and pretty interesting if you are into the "behind the scenes" goings on at professional sports teams.

It's from the creator of Entgourage and has a very similar feel to it. . . as you've said it's pleasant watching that you don't have to think too much about.

I always enjoy the People's Champion even though he's in some amount of shite stuff!!
You'll get the People's Elbow if you keep that chat up!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on July 26, 2018, 09:05:08 PM
who do you think you are on Bbc1 last night with Boy George. Going back through his family history to his Grandmothers time in an industrial school in Dublin to his Great uncle being hanged for his role as an Irish Volunteer. Turns out he was one of the forgotten ten repatriated from Mountjoy to Glasnevin alongside Kevin Barry. an intertesting and enjoyable hour of tv if you get the chane to watch again.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: mrdeeds on July 26, 2018, 09:11:52 PM
Quote from: Jeepers Creepers on July 26, 2018, 09:05:08 PM
who do you think you are on Bbc1 last night with Boy George. Going back through his family history to his Grandmothers time in an industrial school in Dublin to his Great uncle being hanged for his role as an Irish Volunteer. Turns out he was one of the forgotten ten repatriated from Mountjoy to Glasnevin alongside Kevin Barry. an intertesting and enjoyable hour of tv if you get the chane to watch again.

Watched it. Thought it was excellent. Noticed his gramdmother was a Kinehan.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggy90 on July 27, 2018, 09:56:55 AM
Watched it and it was very interesting. Also noticed that despite the Buddhist chanting he forgot himself one time and made the sign of the cross.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: playwiththewind1st on July 27, 2018, 07:55:13 PM
Watched it initially  out of "nothing much else to do" & it ended up very interesting. Have been to Kilmainham before & it's an integral part of our history, obviously . Did a tour of Crumlin Road jail a couple of years ago. They do all of the lead up, but the bit where they take you into the execution place sort of throws you a fair bit.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Denn Forever on August 07, 2018, 12:00:35 PM
The History of Ireland on BBC Four with Fergal Keane.  Monday night at 10pm or anytime for people who can access the BBCplayer.  Amazing how quickly you forget your history lessons from National school.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on August 07, 2018, 12:31:56 PM
Better call Saul back on Netflix.
I must try and catch the first one tonight
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on August 07, 2018, 02:11:10 PM
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on August 07, 2018, 12:31:56 PM
Better call Saul back on Netflix.
I must try and catch the first one tonight

Pretty crap first episode.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on August 07, 2018, 04:07:48 PM
Goliath on Amazon Prime is half decent. Billy Bob Thornton as a burnt out lawyer.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: BarryBreensBandage on August 07, 2018, 09:54:56 PM
Documentary/Film on RTE now on John Hume in America.
Narrated by Liam Neeson
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on August 08, 2018, 08:12:49 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on August 07, 2018, 02:11:10 PM
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on August 07, 2018, 12:31:56 PM
Better call Saul back on Netflix.
I must try and catch the first one tonight

Pretty crap first episode.
It was a bit disappointing alright.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on August 08, 2018, 08:04:36 PM
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on August 08, 2018, 08:12:49 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on August 07, 2018, 02:11:10 PM
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on August 07, 2018, 12:31:56 PM
Better call Saul back on Netflix.
I must try and catch the first one tonight

Pretty crap first episode.
It was a bit disappointing alright.
It is a show which I consider to be an outstanding tv drama in all respects.  Imo this first episode of season 4 carries on where s3 ended and filled in a few more pieces of the puzzle of Jimmy constantly trying to find himself, which eventually culminates with him turning into Saul, amid bouts of self doubt and sabotage.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: mrdeeds on August 08, 2018, 09:35:24 PM
Watching Teachers back. Very good and aged well.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on August 08, 2018, 09:46:16 PM
Quote from: Main Street on August 08, 2018, 08:04:36 PM
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on August 08, 2018, 08:12:49 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on August 07, 2018, 02:11:10 PM
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on August 07, 2018, 12:31:56 PM
Better call Saul back on Netflix.
I must try and catch the first one tonight

Pretty crap first episode.
It was a bit disappointing alright.
It is a show which I consider to be an outstanding tv drama in all respects.  Imo this first episode of season 4 carries on where s3 ended and filled in a few more pieces of the puzzle of Jimmy constantly trying to find himself, which eventually culminates with him turning into Saul, amid bouts of self doubt and sabotage.
One of my favourite shows too
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on August 09, 2018, 02:00:57 PM
Watching The Forest or La Foret as its really known on Netflix... A bit like Broadchurch, very good
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: The Iceman on August 09, 2018, 03:41:59 PM
1 episode left to go in Kobra Kai - really enjoying it so far - great tribute to the franchise
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on August 09, 2018, 09:17:52 PM
Quote from: gallsman on August 07, 2018, 04:07:48 PM
Goliath on Amazon Prime is half decent. Billy Bob Thornton as a burnt out lawyer.

I take this back after watching the second season. Complete horseshit.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: The Iceman on August 10, 2018, 01:05:07 PM
Quote from: The Iceman on August 09, 2018, 03:41:59 PM
1 episode left to go in Kobra Kai - really enjoying it so far - great tribute to the franchise
Great finale and set up for Season 2. Anyone who grew up iine 80s/90s and was a fan of the films this is a must watch!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on August 10, 2018, 02:07:20 PM
Watched 3rd season of Last Chance U and really enjoyed it. Seemed like a rollercoaster season for the team and it was an interesting story.

Not sure about coach Brown. In his more guarded moments in front of the camera one on one he seems like a decent guy with anger issues but then when he loses it he really loses it.

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: themac_23 on August 10, 2018, 05:36:18 PM
Ballers.... started watching it, think its a great show, 25 mins episodes short and sharp. Good cast, good laugh very like entourage. really enjoying it
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bannside on August 12, 2018, 10:27:48 PM
Just watched Money Monster on Netflix. Good watch. 8/10
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on August 12, 2018, 11:09:11 PM
Watched Kobra Kai a few months ago, was brilliant. Watched Ballers last weekend, really enjoyed it but just a notch below entourage.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Taylor on August 13, 2018, 08:35:35 AM
Quote from: themac_23 on August 10, 2018, 05:36:18 PM
Ballers.... started watching it, think its a great show, 25 mins episodes short and sharp. Good cast, good laugh very like entourage. really enjoying it

Think there is a new series coming out in September.

Great show
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on August 13, 2018, 09:45:39 AM
Quote from: Taylor on August 13, 2018, 08:35:35 AM
Quote from: themac_23 on August 10, 2018, 05:36:18 PM
Ballers.... started watching it, think its a great show, 25 mins episodes short and sharp. Good cast, good laugh very like entourage. really enjoying it

Think there is a new series coming out in September.

Great show

Season premiere was on last night in US.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on August 13, 2018, 10:00:07 AM
The Sinner season 2 is very good so far.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on August 13, 2018, 10:13:28 AM
Sharp Objects anyone? Watched the fist 2 last night and intrigued. Dark with an element of True Detective about it??
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tyrone girl on August 13, 2018, 12:25:16 PM
Quote from: laoislad on August 13, 2018, 10:00:07 AM
The Sinner season 2 is very good so far.

Great. Didnt realise the second season was out. Enjoyed the first one. How many episodes in?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Minder on August 13, 2018, 12:45:11 PM
Quote from: tyrone girl on August 13, 2018, 12:25:16 PM
Quote from: laoislad on August 13, 2018, 10:00:07 AM
The Sinner season 2 is very good so far.

Great. Didnt realise the second season was out. Enjoyed the first one. How many episodes in?

Netflix?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on August 13, 2018, 01:16:34 PM
Quote from: Minder on August 13, 2018, 12:45:11 PM
Quote from: tyrone girl on August 13, 2018, 12:25:16 PM
Quote from: laoislad on August 13, 2018, 10:00:07 AM
The Sinner season 2 is very good so far.

Great. Didnt realise the second season was out. Enjoyed the first one. How many episodes in?

Netflix?
Not on Netflix yet no. Its on Terrarium TV if you have an Android box.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on August 13, 2018, 01:17:18 PM
Quote from: tyrone girl on August 13, 2018, 12:25:16 PM
Quote from: laoislad on August 13, 2018, 10:00:07 AM
The Sinner season 2 is very good so far.

Great. Didnt realise the second season was out. Enjoyed the first one. How many episodes in?
Two
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on August 13, 2018, 02:09:15 PM
The HBO show, Succession, is quite a good show. Slow start but gets quite good. Based on Rupert Murdoch and his family supposedly.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Rois on August 13, 2018, 04:12:42 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on August 13, 2018, 02:09:15 PM
The HBO show, Succession, is quite a good show. Slow start but gets quite good. Based on Rupert Murdoch and his family supposedly.
4 episodes in now.  It's OK.  I hate all the characters.  Probably the way it's supposed to be.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on August 13, 2018, 04:38:10 PM
Quote from: Rois on August 13, 2018, 04:12:42 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on August 13, 2018, 02:09:15 PM
The HBO show, Succession, is quite a good show. Slow start but gets quite good. Based on Rupert Murdoch and his family supposedly.
4 episodes in now.  It's OK.  I hate all the characters.  Probably the way it's supposed to be.
Culkin has to be the biggest dick, so annoying.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on August 13, 2018, 08:25:00 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on August 13, 2018, 04:38:10 PM
Quote from: Rois on August 13, 2018, 04:12:42 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on August 13, 2018, 02:09:15 PM
The HBO show, Succession, is quite a good show. Slow start but gets quite good. Based on Rupert Murdoch and his family supposedly.
4 episodes in now.  It's OK.  I hate all the characters.  Probably the way it's supposed to be.
Culkin has to be the biggest dick, so annoying.

Such a hateful character. He plays the role of the w**ker to perfection.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on August 15, 2018, 11:57:32 AM
Quote from: Jeepers Creepers on August 13, 2018, 10:13:28 AM
Sharp Objects anyone? Watched the fist 2 last night and intrigued. Dark with an element of True Detective about it??
I watched the first one there last night too.
Certainly had a True detective vibe about it alright.
Ill give it a chance
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: BenDover on August 15, 2018, 01:27:43 PM
Quote from: screenexile on August 13, 2018, 09:45:39 AM
Quote from: Taylor on August 13, 2018, 08:35:35 AM
Quote from: themac_23 on August 10, 2018, 05:36:18 PM
Ballers.... started watching it, think its a great show, 25 mins episodes short and sharp. Good cast, good laugh very like entourage. really enjoying it

Think there is a new series coming out in September.

Great show

on this Thursday on Sky @10pm

Season premiere was on last night in US.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on August 15, 2018, 01:33:00 PM
Quote from: laoislad on August 13, 2018, 01:16:34 PM
Quote from: Minder on August 13, 2018, 12:45:11 PM
Quote from: tyrone girl on August 13, 2018, 12:25:16 PM
Quote from: laoislad on August 13, 2018, 10:00:07 AM
The Sinner season 2 is very good so far.

Great. Didnt realise the second season was out. Enjoyed the first one. How many episodes in?

Netflix?
Not on Netflix yet no. Its on Terrarium TV if you have an Android box.
Season 1 appeared on Netflix last November after being on tv in August. Expect S2 to be similar.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on August 15, 2018, 04:33:02 PM
Quote from: Jeepers Creepers on August 13, 2018, 10:13:28 AM
Sharp Objects anyone? Watched the fist 2 last night and intrigued. Dark with an element of True Detective about it??

Just started it. Only one episode into it so not sure what to think yet.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Syferus on August 15, 2018, 08:26:41 PM
Quote from: screenexile on August 10, 2018, 02:07:20 PM
Watched 3rd season of Last Chance U and really enjoyed it. Seemed like a rollercoaster season for the team and it was an interesting story.

Not sure about coach Brown. In his more guarded moments in front of the camera one on one he seems like a decent guy with anger issues but then when he loses it he really loses it.

What an incredible season.

My heart sank when I saw what happened to Bobby Bruce. You could see it coming a mile away but you hoped he would avoid being another statistic. The coaches literally talked to him about what had happened to Issiah Wright at one point.

I also thought Malik Henry got a seriously raw deal from Brown and even his own father. Probably the most telling moment was when he was asked what he wanted to do and he said coaching, not being an NFL player. The kid seems very gifted with the X's and O's, but because his father keeps pushing him he's doing something he's talented at but has no real love for. He needed a coach that would support him more than Brown was capable of doing.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Ambrose on August 15, 2018, 08:33:40 PM
Quote from: gallsman on August 09, 2018, 09:17:52 PM
Quote from: gallsman on August 07, 2018, 04:07:48 PM
Goliath on Amazon Prime is half decent. Billy Bob Thornton as a burnt out lawyer.

I take this back after watching the second season. Complete horseshit.

I really enjoyed Season 2. I actually thought it was quite deep. It's sad, in a way, because it show us that justice doesn't always happen. We all want the nice happy ending where the hot lady mayor gets caught and locked up along with her evil brother, not necessarily in the same cell, but it doesn't happen, a lot like in life some times.
The ending was a bit of an anticlimax but it's very well set up for a third series. A solid 7 out of 10.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on August 15, 2018, 09:27:55 PM
Quote from: Ambrose on August 15, 2018, 08:33:40 PM
Quote from: gallsman on August 09, 2018, 09:17:52 PM
Quote from: gallsman on August 07, 2018, 04:07:48 PM
Goliath on Amazon Prime is half decent. Billy Bob Thornton as a burnt out lawyer.

I take this back after watching the second season. Complete horseshit.

I really enjoyed Season 2. I actually thought it was quite deep. It's sad, in a way, because it show us that justice doesn't always happen. We all want the nice happy ending where the hot lady mayor gets caught and locked up along with her evil brother, not necessarily in the same cell, but it doesn't happen, a lot like in life some times.
The ending was a bit of an anticlimax but it's very well set up for a third series. A solid 7 out of 10.

Episode 7 was one of the most preposterous pieces of TV I've ever seen.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Ambrose on August 15, 2018, 11:11:28 PM
Quote from: gallsman on August 15, 2018, 09:27:55 PM
Quote from: Ambrose on August 15, 2018, 08:33:40 PM
Quote from: gallsman on August 09, 2018, 09:17:52 PM
Quote from: gallsman on August 07, 2018, 04:07:48 PM
Goliath on Amazon Prime is half decent. Billy Bob Thornton as a burnt out lawyer.

I take this back after watching the second season. Complete horseshit.

I really enjoyed Season 2. I actually thought it was quite deep. It's sad, in a way, because it show us that justice doesn't always happen. We all want the nice happy ending where the hot lady mayor gets caught and locked up along with her evil brother, not necessarily in the same cell, but it doesn't happen, a lot like in life some times.
The ending was a bit of an anticlimax but it's very well set up for a third series. A solid 7 out of 10.

Episode 7 was one of the most preposterous pieces of TV I've ever seen.

You obviously haven't watched the Fly episode from Breaking Bad. I'll agree that episode 7 was quite preposterous but the previous episode was excellent.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on August 15, 2018, 11:33:09 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on August 13, 2018, 08:25:00 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on August 13, 2018, 04:38:10 PM
Quote from: Rois on August 13, 2018, 04:12:42 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on August 13, 2018, 02:09:15 PM
The HBO show, Succession, is quite a good show. Slow start but gets quite good. Based on Rupert Murdoch and his family supposedly.
4 episodes in now.  It's OK.  I hate all the characters.  Probably the way it's supposed to be.
Culkin has to be the biggest dick, so annoying.

Such a hateful character. He plays the role of the w**ker to perfection.
Finished Succession and it grew into superb compelling viewing, darkly funny and disturbing in parts. Beautifully fucked up characters, glorious!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on August 17, 2018, 08:04:49 PM
The Man City documentary on Amazon Prime is very good
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: el_cuervo_fc on August 18, 2018, 07:59:42 AM
I've watch a few Castle Rock episodes. Seems pretty good so far. A definite watch for Stephen King fans.

Enjoyed Cobra Kai too. It was good for a bit of nostalgia
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: themac_23 on August 18, 2018, 03:33:20 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on August 17, 2018, 08:04:49 PM
The Man City documentary on Amazon Prime is very good

Watching it myself, on ep 5, well put together. Easy to see why Pep is so good at what he does, he seems obsessed with his job and is handles the players well. Really given great access, fair play to City for giving the access, most clubs wouldn't
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Syferus on August 18, 2018, 03:49:40 PM
Quote from: themac_23 on August 18, 2018, 03:33:20 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on August 17, 2018, 08:04:49 PM
The Man City documentary on Amazon Prime is very good

Watching it myself, on ep 5, well put together. Easy to see why Pep is so good at what he does, he seems obsessed with his job and is handles the players well. Really given great access, fair play to City for giving the access, most clubs wouldn't

City are trying to build their brand.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on August 18, 2018, 03:53:13 PM
Quote from: Syferus on August 18, 2018, 03:49:40 PM
Quote from: themac_23 on August 18, 2018, 03:33:20 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on August 17, 2018, 08:04:49 PM
The Man City documentary on Amazon Prime is very good

Watching it myself, on ep 5, well put together. Easy to see why Pep is so good at what he does, he seems obsessed with his job and is handles the players well. Really given great access, fair play to City for giving the access, most clubs wouldn't

City are trying to build their brand.

And doing a very good job of it.. Well done City!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on August 18, 2018, 03:56:54 PM
Quote from: Syferus on August 18, 2018, 03:49:40 PM
Quote from: themac_23 on August 18, 2018, 03:33:20 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on August 17, 2018, 08:04:49 PM
The Man City documentary on Amazon Prime is very good

Watching it myself, on ep 5, well put together. Easy to see why Pep is so good at what he does, he seems obsessed with his job and is handles the players well. Really given great access, fair play to City for giving the access, most clubs wouldn't

City are trying to build their brand.

They seem to be going the right way about it anyway!!

José doesn't seem like the kind of boyo you could build a brand around!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on August 18, 2018, 05:35:47 PM
Quote from: screenexile on August 18, 2018, 03:56:54 PM
Quote from: Syferus on August 18, 2018, 03:49:40 PM
Quote from: themac_23 on August 18, 2018, 03:33:20 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on August 17, 2018, 08:04:49 PM
The Man City documentary on Amazon Prime is very good

Watching it myself, on ep 5, well put together. Easy to see why Pep is so good at what he does, he seems obsessed with his job and is handles the players well. Really given great access, fair play to City for giving the access, most clubs wouldn't

City are trying to build their brand.

They seem to be going the right way about it anyway!!

José doesn't seem like the kind of boyo you could build a brand around!!

I'd say Jose is a brand already
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on August 20, 2018, 09:14:07 AM
Quote from: Syferus on August 15, 2018, 08:26:41 PM
Quote from: screenexile on August 10, 2018, 02:07:20 PM
Watched 3rd season of Last Chance U and really enjoyed it. Seemed like a rollercoaster season for the team and it was an interesting story.

Not sure about coach Brown. In his more guarded moments in front of the camera one on one he seems like a decent guy with anger issues but then when he loses it he really loses it.

What an incredible season.

My heart sank when I saw what happened to Bobby Bruce. You could see it coming a mile away but you hoped he would avoid being another statistic. The coaches literally talked to him about what had happened to Issiah Wright at one point.

I also thought Malik Henry got a seriously raw deal from Brown and even his own father. Probably the most telling moment was when he was asked what he wanted to do and he said coaching, not being an NFL player. The kid seems very gifted with the X's and O's, but because his father keeps pushing him he's doing something he's talented at but has no real love for. He needed a coach that would support him more than Brown was capable of doing.

Yeah but he was a bit of a disaster too. Constant back talk to coaches, cancelling calls, slabbering at opponents, huffing etc.

I'd like to see the lad Rakeem Boyd do well.  He seemed to have the attitude and talent to go far.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on August 20, 2018, 09:18:02 AM
I'm sure it's been mentioned before but the Vietnam documentary by Ken Burns is really stunning.  It might take quite a while to get through it but it is certainly worth the effort.  I particularly enjoy the interviewed accounts by the combatants from both sides.  Warts and all accounts of the horrifying aspects of war.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: CD on August 20, 2018, 01:10:32 PM
Anyone attempt Disenchantment- the new Matt Groening animated show? Watched the first two episodes and it's fair to say they were 'meh'. Got a serious push by Netflix- every billboard in Ireland carrying an advert for this one!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: maddog on August 20, 2018, 01:59:20 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on August 15, 2018, 11:33:09 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on August 13, 2018, 08:25:00 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on August 13, 2018, 04:38:10 PM
Quote from: Rois on August 13, 2018, 04:12:42 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on August 13, 2018, 02:09:15 PM
The HBO show, Succession, is quite a good show. Slow start but gets quite good. Based on Rupert Murdoch and his family supposedly.
4 episodes in now.  It's OK.  I hate all the characters.  Probably the way it's supposed to be.
Culkin has to be the biggest dick, so annoying.

Such a hateful character. He plays the role of the w**ker to perfection.
Finished Succession and it grew into superb compelling viewing, darkly funny and disturbing in parts. Beautifully fucked up characters, glorious!

Great show. Shiv's husband Tom was some craic
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on August 20, 2018, 02:19:40 PM
Quote from: CD on August 20, 2018, 01:10:32 PM
Anyone attempt Disenchantment- the new Matt Groening animated show? Watched the first two episodes and it's fair to say they were 'meh'. Got a serious push by Netflix- every billboard in Ireland carrying an advert for this one!

Is it suitable for the kids to watch?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Syferus on August 20, 2018, 02:24:46 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on August 20, 2018, 02:19:40 PM
Quote from: CD on August 20, 2018, 01:10:32 PM
Anyone attempt Disenchantment- the new Matt Groening animated show? Watched the first two episodes and it's fair to say they were 'meh'. Got a serious push by Netflix- every billboard in Ireland carrying an advert for this one!

Is it suitable for the kids to watch?

It's an adult comedy!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Dinny Breen on August 20, 2018, 02:33:30 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on August 20, 2018, 02:19:40 PM
Quote from: CD on August 20, 2018, 01:10:32 PM
Anyone attempt Disenchantment- the new Matt Groening animated show? Watched the first two episodes and it's fair to say they were 'meh'. Got a serious push by Netflix- every billboard in Ireland carrying an advert for this one!

Is it suitable for the kids to watch?

No and I found out the hard way as my 7 year old used his Mother's Netflix account..
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on August 20, 2018, 02:47:04 PM
good to know! my 9 year old was asking about it the other day.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: CD on August 20, 2018, 04:00:29 PM
Definitely for adults that one!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on August 20, 2018, 04:03:52 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on August 20, 2018, 09:18:02 AM
I'm sure it's been mentioned before but the Vietnam documentary by Ken Burns is really stunning.  It might take quite a while to get through it but it is certainly worth the effort.  I particularly enjoy the interviewed accounts by the combatants from both sides.  Warts and all accounts of the horrifying aspects of war.
Is this on netflix?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on August 20, 2018, 04:08:25 PM
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on August 20, 2018, 04:03:52 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on August 20, 2018, 09:18:02 AM
I'm sure it's been mentioned before but the Vietnam documentary by Ken Burns is really stunning.  It might take quite a while to get through it but it is certainly worth the effort.  I particularly enjoy the interviewed accounts by the combatants from both sides.  Warts and all accounts of the horrifying aspects of war.
Is this on netflix?

yes it's now on Netlix. Had previously been shown on BBC.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Syferus on August 21, 2018, 06:36:32 PM
Watching All or Nothing now and even though I have no love for City it's hard not to like Sergio Aguero. Plays the game with a smile on his face and seems a decent sort off the field too.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on August 21, 2018, 11:08:33 PM
I laughed when I read some other forums feeling sorry for Aguero because he was lonely in Manchester! For £300K a week i'd happily live by myself! I'd say you'd soon get tired listening to Pep, he goes on a bit. City have a serious setup, the facilities are unbelievable.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Syferus on August 21, 2018, 11:10:59 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on August 21, 2018, 11:08:33 PM
I laughed when I read some other forums feeling sorry for Aguero because he was lonely in Manchester! For £300K a week i'd happily live by myself! I'd say you'd soon get tired listening to Pep, he goes on a bit. City have a serious setup, the facilities are unbelievable.

That money doesn't help you much when your entire family is a continent away and you only see your son every four weeks.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on August 21, 2018, 11:40:37 PM
I know a few people who work for a hell of a lot less and don't see their kids much, either long hours and kids are sleeping or they wirk overseas, it's a short term problem, once he retired he'll spend more time with them. Quality time on the yacht or 6 star hotels!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on August 22, 2018, 01:36:01 PM
Last 2 epsiodes of Better Call Saul been fantastic - they are really ramping it up now
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on August 23, 2018, 08:02:15 PM
The first 3 episodes of Better Call Saul have been excellent.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Harold Disgracey on August 23, 2018, 08:27:19 PM
Can't remember who recommended it but The Bureau is fantastic, seven episodes in and I'm absolutely gripped.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on August 23, 2018, 10:40:42 PM
Quote from: Main Street on August 23, 2018, 08:02:15 PM
The first 3 episodes of Better Call Saul have been excellent.

First one was poor, last 2 been brilliant
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on August 23, 2018, 10:49:35 PM
Quote from: Harold Disgracey on August 23, 2018, 08:27:19 PM
Can't remember who recommended it but The Bureau is fantastic, seven episodes in and I'm absolutely gripped.
In the beginning, it was me.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on August 23, 2018, 10:58:18 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on August 23, 2018, 10:40:42 PM
Quote from: Main Street on August 23, 2018, 08:02:15 PM
The first 3 episodes of Better Call Saul have been excellent.

First one was poor, last 2 been brilliant
Poor, in your opinion. Most every other BCS  critic gave it fulsome praise, "sublimely subdued" is a description I liked. The first episode is a watermark (Chuck's death) in the slow burner drama that is the transformation of Jimmy into Saul.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on August 24, 2018, 08:16:16 AM
Finished the lost in space reboot on Netflix (after having given up on it a while back), good show.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on August 24, 2018, 08:24:48 AM
Quote from: Main Street on August 23, 2018, 10:58:18 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on August 23, 2018, 10:40:42 PM
Quote from: Main Street on August 23, 2018, 08:02:15 PM
The first 3 episodes of Better Call Saul have been excellent.

First one was poor, last 2 been brilliant
Poor, in your opinion. Most every other BCS  critic gave it fulsome praise, "sublimely subdued" is a description I liked. The first episode is a watermark (Chuck's death) in the slow burner drama that is the transformation of Jimmy into Saul.

Anybody who I know that watches the show was also very disappointed with the episode, especially considering that it was the first one back. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on August 27, 2018, 05:42:28 PM
Watching Cobra Kai and it's shit but very enjoyable. Johnny Lawrence has some clinker one liners. As presumably already mentioned if Karate Kid wasn't your thing I wouldn't bother but if it was you'll likely enjoy it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on August 27, 2018, 06:16:31 PM
True Detective Season 3 teaser trailer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YpUznQds8p4
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Boycey on August 27, 2018, 10:31:25 PM
Browsing my VOD there and just discovered there's a 2nd season of Mr Mercedes.. Excellent news.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on August 28, 2018, 08:40:44 PM
Has anybody watched The Alienist, a 10 part tv drama based on a well regarded book by Caleb Carr?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gerrykeegan on August 29, 2018, 08:26:22 AM
Quote from: Main Street on August 28, 2018, 08:40:44 PM
Has anybody watched The Alienist, a 10 part tv drama based on a well regarded book by Caleb Carr?

Yes it was 6/7 out of 10. Very hard to watch from the start (we nearly gave up on it) but we stuck with it and, Yes it's not too bad.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on August 29, 2018, 07:52:33 PM
Quote from: gerrykeegan on August 29, 2018, 08:26:22 AM
Quote from: Main Street on August 28, 2018, 08:40:44 PM
Has anybody watched The Alienist, a 10 part tv drama based on a well regarded book by Caleb Carr?

Yes it was 6/7 out of 10. Very hard to watch from the start (we nearly gave up on it) but we stuck with it and, Yes it's not too bad.
Thanks Gerry.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: No1 on August 30, 2018, 08:46:48 PM
All Hail King Julien on Netflix. Kids animation series with plenty for adults! Very funny.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on August 31, 2018, 09:34:45 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on August 27, 2018, 06:16:31 PM
True Detective Season 3 teaser trailer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YpUznQds8p4

I'm in!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on August 31, 2018, 09:44:10 PM
Ozark S2 released today
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on August 31, 2018, 10:15:09 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on August 31, 2018, 09:44:10 PM
Ozark S2 released today
Cheers Gab. That's tomorrow night's viewing.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on September 03, 2018, 07:17:51 PM
The Repair Shop on BBC2, great show.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on September 03, 2018, 08:00:11 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on August 31, 2018, 10:15:09 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on August 31, 2018, 09:44:10 PM
Ozark S2 released today
Cheers Gab. That's tomorrow night's viewing.

Picked up exactly where it left off...good so far
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JoG2 on September 03, 2018, 08:48:15 PM
Ozark S2 very good. The latest season of Ballers is excellent as always. Suits latest offering has been poor I must say, your one Sheila would drive you 'round the bend

Anyone watch the Detectorists? Must say I think it's some craic
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on September 03, 2018, 09:04:01 PM
Ozark season 2 is better than the first. Ballers been pretty average so far IMO.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: themac_23 on September 05, 2018, 06:26:24 PM
Better call Saul is just getting better and better latest episode was first class
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on September 05, 2018, 07:11:23 PM
Quote from: JoG2 on September 03, 2018, 08:48:15 PM
Ozark S2 very good. The latest season of Ballers is excellent as always. Suits latest offering has been poor I must say, your one Sheila would drive you 'round the bend

Anyone watch the Detectorists? Must say I think it's some craic
Detectorists is my favourite show of the last few years.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on September 05, 2018, 07:45:46 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on September 05, 2018, 07:11:23 PM
Quote from: JoG2 on September 03, 2018, 08:48:15 PM
Ozark S2 very good. The latest season of Ballers is excellent as always. Suits latest offering has been poor I must say, your one Sheila would drive you 'round the bend

Anyone watch the Detectorists? Must say I think it's some craic
Detectorists is my favourite show of the last few years.

What channel is this on?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on September 05, 2018, 08:00:34 PM
Was on BBC4 - Netflix now I think
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on September 05, 2018, 08:08:44 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on September 05, 2018, 08:00:34 PM
Was on BBC4 - Netflix now I think

Cheers, now the real question, will her in doors like it???
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JoG2 on September 05, 2018, 08:59:50 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on September 05, 2018, 08:08:44 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on September 05, 2018, 08:00:34 PM
Was on BBC4 - Netflix now I think

Cheers, now the real question, will her in doors like it???

A couples show surely. Seasons 1 and 2 on Netflix as Gabriel said, though Google tells me there's a 3rd season as well.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: The Iceman on September 05, 2018, 09:16:12 PM
Sense8 worth a try?
Just finished the last season of walking dead - I'm inbetween shows...
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on September 05, 2018, 09:44:40 PM
Quote from: Main Street on August 29, 2018, 07:52:33 PM
Quote from: gerrykeegan on August 29, 2018, 08:26:22 AM
Quote from: Main Street on August 28, 2018, 08:40:44 PM
Has anybody watched The Alienist, a 10 part tv drama based on a well regarded book by Caleb Carr?

Yes it was 6/7 out of 10. Very hard to watch from the start (we nearly gave up on it) but we stuck with it and, Yes it's not too bad.
Thanks Gerry.
I'm over the halfway mark in the book.  Whilst I enjoy the book, it's quality stuff, I just couldn't imagine that it could be adapted into an interesting  tv series. However, I was taken aback and very impressed with the first 2 episodes of the tv drama. The deck is sufficiently shuffled to be different from the book  but also the tv adaption manages to up the ante on the drama and plot.  In fact, reading ahead in the book and then watching the tv drama works just fine, eg you're supplied with more background detail of the character profiles which the tv drama, and if corners are cut in the tv drama you know what's missing.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on September 10, 2018, 05:37:56 PM
Found a show on Netflix called Real Rob, a Rob Schneider (Deuce Bigalo) vehicle in the vein of Curb your Enthusiasm. It's pretty good.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Sweeper 123 on September 10, 2018, 06:01:52 PM
Quote from: The Iceman on September 05, 2018, 09:16:12 PM
Sense8 worth a try?
Just finished the last season of walking dead - I'm inbetween shows...

Yep - Sense8 give it a watch, it gets there
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Cunny Funt on September 17, 2018, 10:25:56 PM
Has season 2 of Mr Mercedes started on RTE yet?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JoG2 on September 18, 2018, 07:56:48 AM
Bodyguard and Killing Eve (both on BBC), very very good.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: DuffleKing on September 18, 2018, 09:32:15 AM

Bodyguard not so much...
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on September 18, 2018, 10:48:00 AM
Have been watching and enjoying Bodyguard but it's absolutely shite.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on September 18, 2018, 10:51:45 AM
Quote from: gallsman on September 18, 2018, 10:48:00 AM
Have been watching and enjoying Bodyguard but it's absolutely shite.

Thats actually a very good assessment
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on September 18, 2018, 06:50:24 PM
Watched a fantastic 2 part Documentary on Discovery Channel - The Spanish Civil War with Michael Portillo.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggy90 on September 19, 2018, 10:26:50 AM
Quote from: bennydorano on September 18, 2018, 06:50:24 PM
Watched a fantastic 2 part Documentary on Discovery Channel - The Spanish Civil War with Michael Portillo.
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Is that on again?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: galwayman on September 19, 2018, 12:44:20 PM
Hi.
Is Killing Eve available anywhere bar the BBC iPlayer?
Thanks
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gerrykeegan on September 19, 2018, 12:59:43 PM
RTE player
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JoG2 on September 19, 2018, 01:17:22 PM
Quote from: galwayman on September 19, 2018, 12:44:20 PM
Hi.
Is Killing Eve available anywhere bar the BBC iPlayer?
Thanks

Showbox too GM
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on September 19, 2018, 01:26:55 PM
Quote from: ziggy90 on September 19, 2018, 10:26:50 AM
Quote from: bennydorano on September 18, 2018, 06:50:24 PM
Watched a fantastic 2 part Documentary on Discovery Channel - The Spanish Civil War with Michael Portillo.
[/quot

Is that on again?
Dunno, I watched it On Demand.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on September 25, 2018, 08:09:10 PM
Bojack Horseman is very good!!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: The Gs Man on September 26, 2018, 09:20:19 AM
The Deuce is great.

Sleazy side of New York City in the 70's.

Season 1 up on Sky Atlantic and Season 2 is about 3 episodes in.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: maddog on September 26, 2018, 09:43:04 AM
Quote from: bennydorano on September 18, 2018, 06:50:24 PM
Watched a fantastic 2 part Documentary on Discovery Channel - The Spanish Civil War with Michael Portillo.

Good call Benny. Watched both episodes last night. Excellent.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on September 26, 2018, 07:18:02 PM
Quote from: The Gs Man on September 26, 2018, 09:20:19 AM
The Deuce is great.

Sleazy side of New York City in the 70's.

Season 1 up on Sky Atlantic and Season 2 is about 3 episodes in.

Loved season 1! Must get started on season 2
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on October 02, 2018, 11:14:20 PM
Just finished Vietnam war on Netflix, well worth a binge.. tragic stuff altogether
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on October 02, 2018, 11:47:28 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on October 02, 2018, 11:14:20 PM
Just finished Vietnam war on Netflix, well worth a binge.. tragic stuff altogether

The Ken Burns one? The man s genius. Watch the Civil War one of you can.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on October 03, 2018, 07:23:49 AM
Quote from: gallsman on October 02, 2018, 11:47:28 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on October 02, 2018, 11:14:20 PM
Just finished Vietnam war on Netflix, well worth a binge.. tragic stuff altogether

The Ken Burns one? The man s genius. Watch the Civil War one of you can.

Yes, will start on that or the other one on the Second World War he has on Netflix
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on October 03, 2018, 08:41:56 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on October 02, 2018, 11:14:20 PM
Just finished Vietnam war on Netflix, well worth a binge.. tragic stuff altogether
Didn't realise it was on Netflix. Got about 4 episodes in when it was on tv and the rest is on the Sky box and I need the space! It's brilliant and will try to see the others too.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on October 03, 2018, 09:03:55 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on October 03, 2018, 08:41:56 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on October 02, 2018, 11:14:20 PM
Just finished Vietnam war on Netflix, well worth a binge.. tragic stuff altogether
Didn't realise it was on Netflix. Got about 4 episodes in when it was on tv and the rest is on the Sky box and I need the space! It's brilliant and will try to see the others too.

Was doing my wife's head in! Anytime she was out and came in I had it on! FFS not the Vietnam war again!!!! Havent told her I'm about to start the other ones
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Minder on October 03, 2018, 11:11:59 AM
What's Killing Eve like ?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Newbridge Exile on October 03, 2018, 11:31:25 AM
Dunno if its been mentioned  before but I am really enjoying the Mighty Redcar on BBC 2  , found myself genuinely moved by some of the people and stories involved and a fantastic soundtrack too boot
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on October 03, 2018, 12:12:30 PM
Quote from: Newbridge Exile on October 03, 2018, 11:31:25 AM
Dunno if its been mentioned  before but I am really enjoying the Mighty Redcar on BBC 2  , found myself genuinely moved by some of the people and stories involved and a fantastic soundtrack too boot

Very well made series. Proper reality TV.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: playwiththewind1st on October 03, 2018, 01:14:18 PM
Quote from: Minder on October 03, 2018, 11:11:59 AM
What's Killing Eve like ?

Quirky is probably the best word for it, but quite enjoyable.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on October 03, 2018, 01:32:22 PM
Quote from: playwiththewind1st on October 03, 2018, 01:14:18 PM
Quote from: Minder on October 03, 2018, 11:11:59 AM
What's Killing Eve like ?

Quirky is probably the best word for it, but quite enjoyable.

Yeah i'm liking it also, proper nut job.. A good international cast, seems to works well in this
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on October 11, 2018, 11:05:33 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on October 03, 2018, 09:03:55 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on October 03, 2018, 08:41:56 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on October 02, 2018, 11:14:20 PM
Just finished Vietnam war on Netflix, well worth a binge.. tragic stuff altogether
Didn't realise it was on Netflix. Got about 4 episodes in when it was on tv and the rest is on the Sky box and I need the space! It's brilliant and will try to see the others too.

Was doing my wife's head in! Anytime she was out and came in I had it on! FFS not the Vietnam war again!!!! Havent told her I'm about to start the other ones
Great recommendation lads, it's a real marathon, but it is fantastic. That's the way documentaries should be made.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Boycey on October 14, 2018, 07:37:08 PM
Anyone been following the Great Lighthouses of Ireland over the last few Sunday evenings? Fantastic scenery and an incredible story of some very ingenious and brave men (and women).

I love lighthouses and would love to stay on one during a storm, I think  :)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Walt Jabsco on October 14, 2018, 07:56:24 PM
Yes mandatory viewing for us pharologists. There are lighthouse keepers cottages for renting as a holiday let around the country. No rock stations though            https://www.irishlandmark.com/propertytag/by-the-sea/
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Boycey on October 14, 2018, 09:03:17 PM
I've had a look at them already but the other halfs not as keen  ;D. I'd be looking a force 12 storm..

A rock station would be incredible or alternatively this (which I'm sure you'll have seen before) https://www.amusingplanet.com/2014/11/the-wave-swept-lighthouses-of-brittany.html?m=1
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Walt Jabsco on October 14, 2018, 09:25:55 PM
If you had a choice of a stay on a rock station which one would it be?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Boycey on October 14, 2018, 09:44:12 PM
Somewhere along the west coast, Skelligs, Bullrock, Eagle Island, Tearacht Island. I reckon the weather would be way wilder that side..

I lived in Balbriggan as a child and my bedroom looked out at Rockabill I think thats where my fascination started.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ONeill on October 14, 2018, 10:46:38 PM
Finished Ozark 2. Dropped big time on quality and too predictable.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on October 15, 2018, 07:57:16 AM
Finished it recently myself, implausibly action packed in every episode, could have done with a bit more subtlety, still very enjoyable.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on October 15, 2018, 08:08:28 AM
I thought Ozark 2 was miles better than 1.  Going through Line of Duty since Wednesday, really good.  Down to last two episodes.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on October 15, 2018, 08:56:48 AM
Butterfly started last night on UTV, excellent cast and the storyline very thought provoking
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on October 15, 2018, 10:15:48 AM
Quote from: ONeill on October 14, 2018, 10:46:38 PM
Finished Ozark 2. Dropped big time on quality and too predictable.

Thought that to about the first few episodes but really enjoyed the last 3 or 4 before finish.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Dinny Breen on October 15, 2018, 11:11:52 AM
Quote from: ONeill on October 14, 2018, 10:46:38 PM
Finished Ozark 2. Dropped big time on quality and too predictable.

Agree with this, finished strongly enough though to keep me interested for S3.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JoG2 on October 15, 2018, 11:27:52 AM
Anyone watched The Haunting of Hill House? 9.1 on imdb. Not big on scary shows / films tbh
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: el_cuervo_fc on October 15, 2018, 12:33:04 PM
Quote from: JoG2 on October 15, 2018, 11:27:52 AM
Anyone watched The Haunting of Hill House? 9.1 on imdb. Not big on scary shows / films tbh

I'm about 6 episodes into it.  Not a bad show.  Creepy enough at times and keeps you interested.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: The Iceman on October 15, 2018, 02:51:29 PM
Anyone watching Manifest?
I am enjoying it so far. It has enough going on to keep me watching- though it may be nostalgia of "Lost" that keeps me tuning in?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on October 15, 2018, 05:08:53 PM
Better Call Saul S4 is a work of art.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on October 16, 2018, 12:02:31 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on October 15, 2018, 05:08:53 PM
Better Call Saul S4 is a work of art.

Really enjoyed it as well.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on October 16, 2018, 04:45:12 PM
BCS4 would get my vote for the drama of the year (so far).
I've also been watching Mr Mrecedes s2 but it's basically a rehash of s1. But there was an exception with episode 5  which I thought was differently brilliant, Gleeson's character acting jumpd up a few notches from a one dimensional gurrier to somebody more nuanced,  then I saw that ep5 had a different director for the first time.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: mrdeeds on October 16, 2018, 05:11:46 PM
Anyone watch The Haunting of Hill House yet? Finishing Ozark and wondering whether worth starting.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on October 18, 2018, 05:14:06 PM
Narcos: Mexico trailer - released Nov 16

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VBLcYJ7C4F0
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JoG2 on October 18, 2018, 05:38:19 PM
Quote from: el_cuervo_fc on October 15, 2018, 12:33:04 PM
Quote from: JoG2 on October 15, 2018, 11:27:52 AM
Anyone watched The Haunting of Hill House? 9.1 on imdb. Not big on scary shows / films tbh

I'm about 6 episodes into it.  Not a bad show.  Creepy enough at times and keeps you interested.

3 deep now. Stressful enough watch, wouldn't be big into horror shows / films. Good though
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on October 18, 2018, 07:32:11 PM
Been watching a show on Netflix called Flaked , a Will Arnett show, bit of a comedy drama, it's really grew on me and has depth that wasn't apparent in the first few episodes.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: mrdeeds on October 23, 2018, 09:00:14 PM
New season od Walking Dead much improved.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on October 25, 2018, 08:23:40 AM
The Bureau Season 4 has started in France. Anyone got a line on a torrent or stream with English subs?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on October 25, 2018, 09:12:03 AM
Quote from: gallsman on October 25, 2018, 08:23:40 AM
The Bureau Season 4 has started in France. Anyone got a line on a torrent or stream with English subs?

I'd like to catch up with this from the start - any advice where I can see it?  Or do I have to buy a download account (or worse, DVDs) again?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on October 25, 2018, 09:13:35 AM
Quote from: Billys Boots on October 25, 2018, 09:12:03 AM
Quote from: gallsman on October 25, 2018, 08:23:40 AM
The Bureau Season 4 has started in France. Anyone got a line on a torrent or stream with English subs?

I'd like to catch up with this from the start - any advice where I can see it?  Or do I have to buy a download account (or worse, DVDs) again?

Haven't got round to this one yet but seems to be on Amazon Prime.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Harold Disgracey on October 25, 2018, 09:45:09 AM
The first two series of The Bureau are on Amazon Prime, you have to take out a subscription with Sundance to watch series 3. I'm reluctant to do this and haven't been able to find a stream for it so far. Any suggestions?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on October 25, 2018, 11:39:45 AM
You can get a week's free trial on Sundance Now.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on October 25, 2018, 12:47:19 PM
Thanks for the advice - I think you can get a free month on Amazon Prime; should be able to get through it in a month. 

Can you buy MHZ Choice in Europe, does anyone know? 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Harold Disgracey on October 25, 2018, 12:53:50 PM
Quote from: gallsman on October 25, 2018, 11:39:45 AM
You can get a week's free trial on Sundance Now.

Am aware of that but don't think I would have (be allowed) enough time to watch it in a week.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on October 25, 2018, 03:14:30 PM
Quote from: Harold Disgracey on October 25, 2018, 12:53:50 PM
Quote from: gallsman on October 25, 2018, 11:39:45 AM
You can get a week's free trial on Sundance Now.

Am aware of that but don't think I would have (be allowed) enough time to watch it in a week.

It's on Kodi too.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on November 05, 2018, 03:20:20 PM
Big Mouth on Netflix is very funny, crude & rude adult cartoon about pubescent teens.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on November 05, 2018, 03:31:09 PM
Dont know if it has been mentioned already but la casa de papel is a great show. If you dont mind subs then defo give it a go.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: themac_23 on November 05, 2018, 06:22:57 PM
Anyone watched any of the mayans series? Was looking forward to watching it, loved SOA but couldn't get a decent stream anywhere, only one I did get the sound was out of sync, am I missing much?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on November 05, 2018, 09:13:50 PM
Louis Theroux was creepy as f**k last night... great TV he does it so well!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on November 05, 2018, 10:21:06 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on October 25, 2018, 09:12:03 AM
Quote from: gallsman on October 25, 2018, 08:23:40 AM
The Bureau Season 4 has started in France. Anyone got a line on a torrent or stream with English subs?

I'd like to catch up with this from the start - any advice where I can see it?  Or do I have to buy a download account (or worse, DVDs) again?
Billy, you were the first one to  mention this series on this thread. I was so inspired I went to check it out.

Lime Torrents
https://www.limetorrents.info/The-Bureau-S01--Hardcoded-Eng-Subs--Sno-torrent-8564512.html

https://www.limetorrents.info/The-Bureau-S02--Hardcoded-Eng-Subs--Sno-torrent-8604568.html
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on November 05, 2018, 10:32:29 PM
Quote from: themac_23 on November 05, 2018, 06:22:57 PM
Anyone watched any of the mayans series? Was looking forward to watching it, loved SOA but couldn't get a decent stream anywhere, only one I did get the sound was out of sync, am I missing much?

Was going to let it finish the season to see the reviews first
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on November 06, 2018, 08:20:05 AM
Louis Thuerox's Altered State. CHrist tha night... Polymary. Hey kids this is the guy who comes around to give your ma one three times a week while we watch tv and set a seat at the breakfast table for him 😦
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on November 06, 2018, 09:34:44 AM
Quote from: Main Street on November 05, 2018, 10:21:06 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on October 25, 2018, 09:12:03 AM
Quote from: gallsman on October 25, 2018, 08:23:40 AM
The Bureau Season 4 has started in France. Anyone got a line on a torrent or stream with English subs?

I'd like to catch up with this from the start - any advice where I can see it?  Or do I have to buy a download account (or worse, DVDs) again?
Billy, you were the first one to  mention this series on this thread. I was so inspired I went to check it out.

Lime Torrents
https://www.limetorrents.info/The-Bureau-S01--Hardcoded-Eng-Subs--Sno-torrent-8564512.html

https://www.limetorrents.info/The-Bureau-S02--Hardcoded-Eng-Subs--Sno-torrent-8604568.html

Thanks MS, hadn't got a chance to get to this yet. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Shamrock Shore on November 06, 2018, 09:39:10 AM
Finished Season 2 of Mr. Mercedes.

Jesus - Gleeson is in top form here. Love they way the character was written as Irish so that Gleeson could slip into the vernacular at time, especially when swearing.

Some fine acting all through but Gleeson and the chap who plays the villain, Harry Threadaway, are in a class of their own.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on November 06, 2018, 01:13:23 PM
Quote from: Shamrock Shore on November 06, 2018, 09:39:10 AM
Finished Season 2 of Mr. Mercedes.

Jesus - Gleeson is in top form here. Love they way the character was written as Irish so that Gleeson could slip into the vernacular at time, especially when swearing.

Some fine acting all through but Gleeson and the chap who plays the villain, Harry Threadaway, are in a class of their own.

I like it too; it's the only thing in the house that all of us will watch. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on November 06, 2018, 02:22:04 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on November 06, 2018, 01:13:23 PM
Quote from: Shamrock Shore on November 06, 2018, 09:39:10 AM
Finished Season 2 of Mr. Mercedes.

Jesus - Gleeson is in top form here. Love they way the character was written as Irish so that Gleeson could slip into the vernacular at time, especially when swearing.

Some fine acting all through but Gleeson and the chap who plays the villain, Harry Threadaway, are in a class of their own.

I like it too; it's the only thing in the house that all of us will watch.
is it on netflix?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Frank_The_Tank on November 06, 2018, 02:26:42 PM
Rewatching Love/Hate at the minute - it is quality stuff from RTE.  The missus had never seen it so I suggested it after we watched Power on Netflix.  Just on too Season 2 last night - forgot how funny old Franno is... ;D

On a side note on train in to work this morning over heard few uni students chatting about watching Friends for first time - getting old  :'(
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: HiMucker on November 06, 2018, 02:38:30 PM
Quote from: Frank_The_Tank on November 06, 2018, 02:26:42 PM
Rewatching Love/Hate at the minute - it is quality stuff from RTE.  The missus had never seen it so I suggested it after we watched Power on Netflix.  Just on too Season 2 last night - forgot how funny old Franno is... ;D

On a side note on train in to work this morning over heard few uni students chatting about watching Friends for first time - getting old  :'(
Where can you get Love Hate to watch? I haven't seen this or Gomorrah on any of the apps I have like Cartoon Hd, and they are both on list to watch.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Frank_The_Tank on November 06, 2018, 03:29:56 PM
Quote from: HiMucker on November 06, 2018, 02:38:30 PM
Quote from: Frank_The_Tank on November 06, 2018, 02:26:42 PM
Rewatching Love/Hate at the minute - it is quality stuff from RTE.  The missus had never seen it so I suggested it after we watched Power on Netflix.  Just on too Season 2 last night - forgot how funny old Franno is... ;D

On a side note on train in to work this morning over heard few uni students chatting about watching Friends for first time - getting old  :'(
Where can you get Love Hate to watch? I haven't seen this or Gomorrah on any of the apps I have like Cartoon Hd, and they are both on list to watch.

should have stated - paid for it on Amazon Video App on the smart TV and stream it then - 5 quid for season 1 and 6 quid for season 2 - not sure what prices are for remaining seasons.  Could have prob found it to stream for free on the laptop or downloaded it but couldnt be bothered with the hassle - not a massive amount of money in grand scheme of things - price of a few pints for the 2 seasons Ive bought so far
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Shamrock Shore on November 06, 2018, 03:48:28 PM
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on November 06, 2018, 02:22:04 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on November 06, 2018, 01:13:23 PM
Quote from: Shamrock Shore on November 06, 2018, 09:39:10 AM
Finished Season 2 of Mr. Mercedes.

Jesus - Gleeson is in top form here. Love they way the character was written as Irish so that Gleeson could slip into the vernacular at time, especially when swearing.

Some fine acting all through but Gleeson and the chap who plays the villain, Harry Threadaway, are in a class of their own.

I like it too; it's the only thing in the house that all of us will watch.
is it on netflix?

Not that I am aware of. Season 2 being shown on RTE at the moment but I saw it all from my, eh, dodgybox.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: MoChara on November 07, 2018, 03:54:52 PM
Watched the latest walking dead there yesterday, some shift at the end. Funny when they did the in the next 3 episodes blurb they put up reviews and one of them was "The Walking Dead back to its best" they must of realised it'd gone to shite lol
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: mrdeeds on November 07, 2018, 05:07:20 PM
Quote from: MoChara on November 07, 2018, 03:54:52 PM
Watched the latest walking dead there yesterday, some shift at the end. Funny when they did the in the next 3 episodes blurb they put up reviews and one of them was "The Walking Dead back to its best" they must of realised it'd gone to shite lol

Think this season is good. Rick's ending should have being different though.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: MoChara on November 08, 2018, 06:52:54 AM
Quote from: mrdeeds on November 07, 2018, 05:07:20 PM
Quote from: MoChara on November 07, 2018, 03:54:52 PM
Watched the latest walking dead there yesterday, some shift at the end. Funny when they did the in the next 3 episodes blurb they put up reviews and one of them was "The Walking Dead back to its best" they must of realised it'd gone to shite lol

Think this season is good. Rick's ending should have being different though.

All that delirium state stuff made little sense to me, especially when his own wife or son didn't pop in for a chat lol
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on November 08, 2018, 07:57:18 AM
Quote from: MoChara on November 08, 2018, 06:52:54 AM
Quote from: mrdeeds on November 07, 2018, 05:07:20 PM
Quote from: MoChara on November 07, 2018, 03:54:52 PM
Watched the latest walking dead there yesterday, some shift at the end. Funny when they did the in the next 3 episodes blurb they put up reviews and one of them was "The Walking Dead back to its best" they must of realised it'd gone to shite lol

Think this season is good. Rick's ending should have being different though.

All that delirium state stuff made little sense to me, especially when his own wife or son didn't pop in for a chat lol

True.  Don't think Rick ever spoke to Sasha when she was alive either.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: BennyCake on November 14, 2018, 11:10:12 AM
Ok so I'm a few years behind. Have 4 series of Breaking Bad on dvd. Currently in series 2, but sweet jaysus, it's an absolute chore to sit through. Im finding it so slow and bland. I'm really resisting the urge to fling it into the back of the fire, but I keep at it hoping it becomes this great show everyone has talked about

Am I the only one who thinks this?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Boycey on November 14, 2018, 11:23:05 AM
Quote from: BennyCake on November 14, 2018, 11:10:12 AM
Ok so I'm a few years behind. Have 4 series of Breaking Bad on dvd. Currently in series 2, but sweet jaysus, it's an absolute chore to sit through. Im finding it so slow and bland. I'm really resisting the urge to fling it into the back of the fire, but I keep at it hoping it becomes this great show everyone has talked about

Am I the only one who thinks this?

Funny, I took 2 or 3 goes at it before I got hooked and then couldn't get enough of it. Although I think if I was in the 2nd season and still not enjoying it I think I'd have given up  ;D
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Ethan Tremblay on November 14, 2018, 11:33:26 AM
Persevere with it BennyCake, I was similar at the beginning watching it, but although it's the type of show they don't make anymore.  I've finally gotten around to Better Call Saul and find it to be stacks better IMO. 

Also finished off the sinner season 2, very good watching for a weekend binge. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tyrone girl on November 14, 2018, 11:39:48 AM
Quote from: BennyCake on November 14, 2018, 11:10:12 AM
Ok so I'm a few years behind. Have 4 series of Breaking Bad on dvd. Currently in series 2, but sweet jaysus, it's an absolute chore to sit through. Im finding it so slow and bland. I'm really resisting the urge to fling it into the back of the fire, but I keep at it hoping it becomes this great show everyone has talked about

Am I the only one who thinks this?

I found it the same. I kept trying to stick with it as everyone raved about the deadly show it was. It was feeling like a chore to get through it so i think halfway through season 3 we just left it and watched no more.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tyrone girl on November 14, 2018, 11:40:53 AM
Quote from: Ethan Tremblay on November 14, 2018, 11:33:26 AM
Persevere with it BennyCake, I was similar at the beginning watching it, but although it's the type of show they don't make anymore.  I've finally gotten around to Better Call Saul and find it to be stacks better IMO. 

Also finished off the sinner season 2, very good watching for a weekend binge.

Thanks for reminding me of sinner season 2. I loved the first one and knew the second was due out in November sometime. Thats the weekend viewing sorted!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: thewobbler on November 14, 2018, 12:49:27 PM
I've often thought that while Breaking Bad was good, it only became essential viewing when the background characters of Mike, Saul and Gus took on prominent roles.

The main cast were generally unpleasant and hard to root for - the female leads in particular - while the early season antagonists were too OTT. Sociopaths are always more interesting than psychopaths.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on November 14, 2018, 12:53:33 PM
Just finished American Crime Story: People vs OJ Simpson - thought it was terrific.

Sure everyone knows how it plays out - but being young at the time never realized how badly the prosecution bungled the case.

Gonna try the 2nd season now - about the death of Gianni Versace
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: themac_23 on November 14, 2018, 01:02:04 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on November 14, 2018, 12:49:27 PM
I've often thought that while Breaking Bad was good, it only became essential viewing when the background characters of Mike, Saul and Gus took on prominent roles.

The main cast were generally unpleasant and hard to root for - the female leads in particular - while the early season antagonists were too OTT. Sociopaths are always more interesting than psychopaths.

I've been rewatching BB since better call Saul finished there, I love it, Walt is so
Manipulative, you start to realise things about him when you watch it again, when you see how he uses Jesse for his own gain as has him as his little puppet when everyone is trying to advise Jesse to go his own way and get rid of Walt is first class viewing
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: HiMucker on November 14, 2018, 01:09:55 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on November 14, 2018, 12:49:27 PM
I've often thought that while Breaking Bad was good, it only became essential viewing when the background characters of Mike, Saul and Gus took on prominent roles.

The main cast were generally unpleasant and hard to root for - the female leads in particular - while the early season antagonists were too OTT. Sociopaths are always more interesting than psychopaths.
Id agree with that. Seasons 1 and 2 weren't all that good.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Minder on November 14, 2018, 01:20:39 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on November 14, 2018, 12:53:33 PM
Just finished American Crime Story: People vs OJ Simpson - thought it was terrific.

Sure everyone knows how it plays out - but being young at the time never realized how badly the prosecution bungled the case.

Gonna try the 2nd season now - about the death of Gianni Versace

There is a great 5 part ESPN one Gabe if you haven't seen it, goes into even more detail, think it's the 30 for 30 people. OJ: Made in America
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Boycey on November 14, 2018, 06:46:21 PM
Narcos series 4 drops onto Netflix on Friday in one go!!

8)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on November 14, 2018, 10:08:46 PM
Quote from: BennyCake on November 14, 2018, 11:10:12 AM
Ok so I'm a few years behind. Have 4 series of Breaking Bad on dvd. Currently in series 2, but sweet jaysus, it's an absolute chore to sit through. Im finding it so slow and bland. I'm really resisting the urge to fling it into the back of the fire, but I keep at it hoping it becomes this great show everyone has talked about

Am I the only one who thinks this?
Season 1 was boring as hell. Gets really good from 3 on.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Newbridge Exile on November 14, 2018, 10:27:03 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on November 14, 2018, 10:08:46 PM
Quote from: BennyCake on November 14, 2018, 11:10:12 AM
Ok so I'm a few years behind. Have 4 series of Breaking Bad on dvd. Currently in series 2, but sweet jaysus, it's an absolute chore to sit through. Im finding it so slow and bland. I'm really resisting the urge to fling it into the back of the fire, but I keep at it hoping it becomes this great show everyone has talked about

Am I the only one who thinks this?
Season 1 was boring as hell. Gets really good from 3 on.
I was tempted to give up after the first couple of Seasons , but glad I stuck it out , I didnt find any of the main characters in any way likeable  but it  really did improve after  , Mike  Gus & Saul  etc coming more to the fore really did add to the show
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Therealdonald on November 14, 2018, 10:45:52 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on November 14, 2018, 12:53:33 PM
Just finished American Crime Story: People vs OJ Simpson - thought it was terrific.

Sure everyone knows how it plays out - but being young at the time never realized how badly the prosecution bungled the case.

Gonna try the 2nd season now - about the death of Gianni Versace

Not half as good in my opinion. If you're interested in that type of genre, there's 1 about the Menendez bros...compelling viewing
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Harold Disgracey on November 17, 2018, 10:52:28 AM
Watched the first episode of Narcos: Mexico, absolutely superb.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: spuds on November 17, 2018, 01:41:17 PM
In line with discussion about well received series that you have certain level of expectation from, have just finished first series of Prison Break and was a real struggle to complete. Poor acting, far fetched, thinly written and very few credible characters even. Unlikely to continue but interested if others think it improves or is it "not for me"!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: RedHand88 on November 17, 2018, 02:28:36 PM
New season of American horror story is pretty decent.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on November 17, 2018, 03:51:52 PM
Quote from: spuds on November 17, 2018, 01:41:17 PM
In line with discussion about well received series that you have certain level of expectation from, have just finished first series of Prison Break and was a real struggle to complete. Poor acting, far fetched, thinly written and very few credible characters even. Unlikely to continue but interested if others think it improves or is it "not for me"!
First 2 seasons of Prison Break were excellent imo. Got bit silly then but I still watched it. The new season that came out last year was brutal.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: dec on November 20, 2018, 02:37:48 PM
Quote from: Harold Disgracey on November 17, 2018, 10:52:28 AM
Watched the first episode of Narcos: Mexico, absolutely superb.

Should I watch Narcos before Narcos: Mexico or does this one work on it's own.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Harold Disgracey on November 20, 2018, 03:53:36 PM
Quote from: dec on November 20, 2018, 02:37:48 PM
Quote from: Harold Disgracey on November 17, 2018, 10:52:28 AM
Watched the first episode of Narcos: Mexico, absolutely superb.

Should I watch Narcos before Narcos: Mexico or does this one work on it's own.

You could probably watch it on it's own as it's pretty much a prequel. I've only watched the first two episodes but I believe some of the characters from the original series make an appearance in some of the later episodes.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: north_antrim_hound on November 21, 2018, 11:14:19 AM
I found Breaking Bad a bit of an anti-climax as well, the series I have enjoyed the most in the last year is Ray Donavon. Hard hitting and a character with Irish routes your always trying to figure out. His wife is played by Belfast actor Paula Malcomson so her role of the squawking ball breaker is very convincing  ;)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on November 21, 2018, 12:30:37 PM
Ray Donovan was unreal at the start, had a bad season or two but the latest is very enjoyable.   

Narcos Mexico was ok, not as good as any of the 3 seasons of the original Narcos show.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JoG2 on November 21, 2018, 03:43:07 PM
Quote from: north_antrim_hound on November 21, 2018, 11:14:19 AM
I found Breaking Bad a bit of an anti-climax as well, the series I have enjoyed the most in the last year is Ray Donavon. Hard hitting and a character with Irish routes your always trying to figure out. His wife is played by Belfast actor Paula Malcomson so her role of the squawking ball breaker is very convincing  ;)

Absolutely. Apart from the 1st few episodes at the start of Season 5, its been consistently brilliant imo
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on November 21, 2018, 04:46:28 PM
The wife gets to pick what to watch the odd time so i recently had to sit through The Cry, a BBC series i believe.  I had recently enjoyed the bodyguard so i thought it might be ok.  I quickly learned that it was 4 hours of dragged out keek. One to avoid.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: north_antrim_hound on November 21, 2018, 05:58:32 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on November 21, 2018, 04:46:28 PM
The wife gets to pick what to watch the odd time so i recently had to sit through The Cry, a BBC series i believe.  I had recently enjoyed the bodyguard so i thought it might be ok.  I quickly learned that it was 4 hours of dragged out keek. One to avoid.

We've all been there
Had to go through "house of cards"

Now me and the mrs joke that twisted version of the White House has become a chilling reality.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Over the Bar on November 22, 2018, 08:44:42 AM
Quote from: north_antrim_hound on November 21, 2018, 11:14:19 AM
I found Breaking Bad a bit of an anti-climax as well, the series I have enjoyed the most in the last year is Ray Donavon. Hard hitting and a character with Irish routes your always trying to figure out. His wife is played by Belfast actor Paula Malcomson so her role of the squawking ball breaker is very convincing  ;)

Jeez I thought Breaking Bad was exceptional.   Up there with Sopranos and The Wire.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on November 22, 2018, 09:50:19 AM
Quote from: Over the Bar on November 22, 2018, 08:44:42 AM
Quote from: north_antrim_hound on November 21, 2018, 11:14:19 AM
I found Breaking Bad a bit of an anti-climax as well, the series I have enjoyed the most in the last year is Ray Donavon. Hard hitting and a character with Irish routes your always trying to figure out. His wife is played by Belfast actor Paula Malcomson so her role of the squawking ball breaker is very convincing  ;)

Jeez I thought Breaking Bad was exceptional.   Up there with Sopranos and The Wire.
Im the same.
Only just behind The Wire for me.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: themac_23 on November 22, 2018, 10:52:37 AM
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on November 22, 2018, 09:50:19 AM
Quote from: Over the Bar on November 22, 2018, 08:44:42 AM
Quote from: north_antrim_hound on November 21, 2018, 11:14:19 AM
I found Breaking Bad a bit of an anti-climax as well, the series I have enjoyed the most in the last year is Ray Donavon. Hard hitting and a character with Irish routes your always trying to figure out. His wife is played by Belfast actor Paula Malcomson so her role of the squawking ball breaker is very convincing  ;)

Jeez I thought Breaking Bad was exceptional.   Up there with Sopranos and The Wire.
Im the same.
Only just behind The Wire for me.

The wire is next on my rewatch list after just finishing Breaking bad again, watched the first episode last night, great quote 'there ya go again Bunk, giving a F**k when it wasnt your turn to give a F**k'
forgot how much i loved the show and the characters until last night
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Maroon Manc on November 22, 2018, 01:32:26 PM
Quote from: Over the Bar on November 22, 2018, 08:44:42 AM
Quote from: north_antrim_hound on November 21, 2018, 11:14:19 AM
I found Breaking Bad a bit of an anti-climax as well, the series I have enjoyed the most in the last year is Ray Donavon. Hard hitting and a character with Irish routes your always trying to figure out. His wife is played by Belfast actor Paula Malcomson so her role of the squawking ball breaker is very convincing  ;)

Jeez I thought Breaking Bad was exceptional.   Up there with Sopranos and The Wire.

First season was a very very slow burner, would have stopped watching only for everyone telling me good it was.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on November 23, 2018, 07:57:50 AM
Always put The Wire off, couldn't be arsed with another big show but realized yesterday its only 5 seasons so going to start it when off at Christmas.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: thewobbler on November 23, 2018, 08:10:41 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on November 23, 2018, 07:57:50 AM
Always put The Wire off, couldn't be arsed with another big show but realized yesterday its only 5 seasons so going to start it when off at Christmas.

You'll need to get past the first 3-4 episodes.

First 3-4 episodes introduce you lightly to around 40 characters, many of who are barely discernible from each other until you get used to their character traits. It's wild confusing. Then a light starts to come on. Then you'll watch it all in 3 days.

You probably won't enjoy season 2 until you watch the entire series again a week later, and realise that 3 seasons of plots spawn from it.

It's genius. The greatest show ever made.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on November 23, 2018, 10:36:13 AM
Quote from: thewobbler on November 23, 2018, 08:10:41 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on November 23, 2018, 07:57:50 AM
Always put The Wire off, couldn't be arsed with another big show but realized yesterday its only 5 seasons so going to start it when off at Christmas.

You'll need to get past the first 3-4 episodes.

First 3-4 episodes introduce you lightly to around 40 characters, many of who are barely discernible from each other until you get used to their character traits. It's wild confusing. Then a light starts to come on. Then you'll watch it all in 3 days.

You probably won't enjoy season 2 until you watch the entire series again a week later, and realise that 3 seasons of plots spawn from it.

It's genius. The greatest show ever made.

Good synopsis wobbler, well said.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on November 23, 2018, 10:45:31 AM
Watching House repeats, again. Always loved Hugh Laurie.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Dinny Breen on November 23, 2018, 11:46:02 AM
Quote from: Billys Boots on November 23, 2018, 10:36:13 AM
Quote from: thewobbler on November 23, 2018, 08:10:41 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on November 23, 2018, 07:57:50 AM
Always put The Wire off, couldn't be arsed with another big show but realized yesterday its only 5 seasons so going to start it when off at Christmas.

You'll need to get past the first 3-4 episodes.

First 3-4 episodes introduce you lightly to around 40 characters, many of who are barely discernible from each other until you get used to their character traits. It's wild confusing. Then a light starts to come on. Then you'll watch it all in 3 days.

You probably won't enjoy season 2 until you watch the entire series again a week later, and realise that 3 seasons of plots spawn from it.

It's genius. The greatest show ever made.

Good synopsis wobbler, well said.

+1
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jell 0 Biafra on November 23, 2018, 11:50:14 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on November 23, 2018, 07:57:50 AM
Always put The Wire off, couldn't be arsed with another big show but realized yesterday its only 5 seasons so going to start it when off at Christmas.

Plus, you don't need to watch season 5 at all.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: north_antrim_hound on November 23, 2018, 11:53:21 AM
Quote from: bennydorano on November 23, 2018, 10:45:31 AM
Watching House repeats, again. Always loved Hugh Laurie.

That's my favourite series ever, have all the box sets. Hugh Laurie is brilliant and the script is fantastic
Apart from my favourite movie "Apocalypse Now" I don't think if have repeated as much viewing with anything else.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on November 24, 2018, 03:16:57 PM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on November 23, 2018, 11:46:02 AM
Quote from: Billys Boots on November 23, 2018, 10:36:13 AM
Quote from: thewobbler on November 23, 2018, 08:10:41 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on November 23, 2018, 07:57:50 AM
Always put The Wire off, couldn't be arsed with another big show but realized yesterday its only 5 seasons so going to start it when off at Christmas.

You'll need to get past the first 3-4 episodes.

First 3-4 episodes introduce you lightly to around 40 characters, many of who are barely discernible from each other until you get used to their character traits. It's wild confusing. Then a light starts to come on. Then you'll watch it all in 3 days.

You probably won't enjoy season 2 until you watch the entire series again a week later, and realise that 3 seasons of plots spawn from it.

It's genius. The greatest show ever made.

Good synopsis wobbler, well said.

+1
Except the "probably won't enjoy season 2 bit", projecting a subjective  bias.
I enjoyed season 2 right from the first scene. I might rate other seasons higher or similar, but season 2  not enjoyable until you suss out what happens later?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: BennyCake on November 24, 2018, 03:22:33 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on November 23, 2018, 10:45:31 AM
Watching House repeats, again. Always loved Hugh Laurie.

Watched one episode of that. Was alright but you'd end up a hypochondriac if you watched all of it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on December 07, 2018, 12:42:22 AM
I'm watching s1 of Babylon Berlin, Berlin in Weimar republic times 1929, based on a series of books by a Volker Kutscher, following a detective recently transferred to Berlin -  sleazy, poverty, left political plots, just anything goes.
The tv drama is epic, episode 2 the nightclub scene was just perfectly choreographed extravagant music theatre.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on December 07, 2018, 09:32:39 AM
Bojack Horseman on Netfix, adult cartoon, pretty funny and pretty dark at times. Will Arnett voices the main character, I seem to be following Will about a bit, a favourite actor of mine.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on December 07, 2018, 09:41:37 AM
Quote from: Main Street on December 07, 2018, 12:42:22 AM
I'm watching s1 of Babylon Berlin, Berlin in Weimar republic times 1929, based on a series of books by a Volker Kutscher, following a detective recently transferred to Berlin -  sleazy, poverty, left political plots, just anything goes.
The tv drama is epic, episode 2 the nightclub scene was just perfectly choreographed extravagant music theatre.

Loved it.  Books are pretty good too.  The music is amazing ... listened through the closing credits to the end, every week.  Bryan Ferry did all the music, I think. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on December 07, 2018, 09:43:25 AM
Season 2 of The Marvelous Mrs Maisel is out on Amazon Prime. The first season was brilliant and the few episodes I've seen of S2 are great too.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: spuds on December 07, 2018, 09:59:34 AM
Quote from: laoislad on November 17, 2018, 03:51:52 PM
Quote from: spuds on November 17, 2018, 01:41:17 PM
In line with discussion about well received series that you have certain level of expectation from, have just finished first series of Prison Break and was a real struggle to complete. Poor acting, far fetched, thinly written and very few credible characters even. Unlikely to continue but interested if others think it improves or is it "not for me"!
First 2 seasons of Prison Break were excellent imo. Got bit silly then but I still watched it. The new season that came out last year was brutal.
Completed season 2, lot better than season 1 but it requires you to be a bit brain dead and just accept it for what it is. Think will stop with it at this stage.

Next!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on December 07, 2018, 10:21:24 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on December 07, 2018, 09:41:37 AM
Quote from: Main Street on December 07, 2018, 12:42:22 AM
I'm watching s1 of Babylon Berlin, Berlin in Weimar republic times 1929, based on a series of books by a Volker Kutscher, following a detective recently transferred to Berlin -  sleazy, poverty, left political plots, just anything goes.
The tv drama is epic, episode 2 the nightclub scene was just perfectly choreographed extravagant music theatre.

Loved it.  Books are pretty good too.  The music is amazing ... listened through the closing credits to the end, every week.  Bryan Ferry did all the music, I think.
If you look hard enough, probably at some stage you'll be be able to spot Bernie Gunther in the background sucking on a coffin nail.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gerrykeegan on December 15, 2018, 09:03:26 PM
The Christmas Chronicals on Netflix great for a family film.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Owen Brannigan on December 16, 2018, 06:14:38 PM
Just watched some series on Walter Presents both French.  Worth considering if you enjoy the Saturday night shows on BBC4.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on December 18, 2018, 11:14:10 PM
Loving Season 4 of The Bureau. Particularly relevant at the minute as heavily focused on cyber espionage.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on December 18, 2018, 11:52:00 PM
Watched The Wire the past 2 weeks. Was expecting more. Enjoyed it but not at the level of Sopranos, Dexter, GOT or Breaking Bad.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Sweeper 123 on December 20, 2018, 03:41:45 PM
watched the first two episodes of Cobra Kai,  really enjoyed it. Anyone have a link to a site where you can stream it free or is it only available on Utube?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JoG2 on December 20, 2018, 03:51:48 PM
Quote from: Sweeper 123 on December 20, 2018, 03:41:45 PM
watched the first two episodes of Cobra Kai,  really enjoyed it. Anyone have a link to a site where you can stream it free or is it only available on Utube?

It's on Showbox Sweeper. Good show
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Sweeper 123 on December 20, 2018, 04:05:06 PM
dont have showbox on the laptop - is it safe, where do i download it?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JoG2 on December 20, 2018, 04:10:40 PM
Quote from: Sweeper 123 on December 20, 2018, 04:05:06 PM
dont have showbox on the laptop - is it safe, where do i download it?

Android based, though you can run it through an android emulator on the laptop apparently...sounds a bit convoluted tbh. Work colleague would download TV shows / movies on Showbox on the phone, then transfer to laptop if that's any use to you?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Smokin Joe on December 20, 2018, 06:50:50 PM
Quote from: gallsman on December 18, 2018, 11:14:10 PM
Loving Season 4 of The Bureau. Particularly relevant at the minute as heavily focused on cyber espionage.

How do you watch this gallsman?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on December 20, 2018, 10:15:51 PM
Burea s4 is hard to find but here is a link to a torrent file, with english subs.
https://tinyurl.com/y84oyfpk (https://tinyurl.com/y84oyfpk)
Only use google chrome to open the link and the torrent file will hit your downloads folder in a jiff.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on December 20, 2018, 11:49:14 PM
Quote from: gallsman on December 07, 2018, 09:43:25 AM
Season 2 of The Marvelous Mrs Maisel is out on Amazon Prime. The first season was brilliant and the few episodes I've seen of S2 are great too.
Thanks for the tip, I'm about halfway through S1, it's really enjoyable, though I'm not watching it on slime.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on December 21, 2018, 12:16:21 PM
Quote from: Main Street on December 20, 2018, 10:15:51 PM
Burea s4 is hard to find but here is a link to a torrent file, with english subs.
https://tinyurl.com/y84oyfpk (https://tinyurl.com/y84oyfpk)
Only use google chrome to open the link and the torrent file will hit your downloads folder in a jiff.

If you haven't used it up already, there's a 7 day free trial for Sundance Now, which has the Bureau and you can access it thru Prime
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Smokin Joe on December 21, 2018, 07:25:25 PM
Quote from: Main Street on December 20, 2018, 10:15:51 PM
Burea s4 is hard to find but here is a link to a torrent file, with english subs.
https://tinyurl.com/y84oyfpk (https://tinyurl.com/y84oyfpk)
Only use google chrome to open the link and the torrent file will hit your downloads folder in a jiff.

When I open that link in Chrome it takes me to a Sitenable web proxy, but no sign of the file.
Any idea what I'm doing wrong?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: themac_23 on December 21, 2018, 09:18:28 PM
Just finished the Sunderland series on Netflix, enjoyed it more than the Man City one was good seeing a club and their problems, the jack rodwell fiasco just showed how crazy the contracts handed out when they were a premiership club. Players also spoke pretty honestly at times
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on December 21, 2018, 11:24:15 PM
Quote from: Smokin Joe on December 21, 2018, 07:25:25 PM
Quote from: Main Street on December 20, 2018, 10:15:51 PM
Burea s4 is hard to find but here is a link to a torrent file, with english subs.
https://tinyurl.com/y84oyfpk (https://tinyurl.com/y84oyfpk)
Only use google chrome to open the link and the torrent file will hit your downloads folder in a jiff.

When I open that link in Chrome it takes me to a Sitenable web proxy, but no sign of the file.
Any idea what I'm doing wrong?
You are not doing anything wrong, the torrent is hosted on Extratorrent and they are trying to peddle some vpn subscription before you gain access. After a lot of hassle I eventually gained free access to the torrent file by only using Chrome.
I have the torrent file on filesharing and here is the link to it
https://tinyurl.com/yccx8yyv (https://tinyurl.com/yccx8yyv)
Download the file and open it in your torrent application
I hope that works, if not let me know.





Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on December 27, 2018, 07:36:08 PM
Black Mirror is back with an interactive feature tomorrow... looking forward to it!!

Apparently you get to choose to see different scenes and although it lasts 90mins there are 300 odd minutes of content!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on December 29, 2018, 09:34:02 AM
i have started watching 'You' on Netflix.
Started off ok, but its got a bit silly already a few episodes in
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: stiffler on December 29, 2018, 09:37:49 AM
Bandersnatch - interesting concept, decent viewing.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Ball Hopper on December 30, 2018, 08:40:38 AM
Anybody watching London Irish...same writer as Derry Girls.

Episode 1  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qzj25hq2eG4
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: galwayman on December 30, 2018, 09:55:48 AM
Quote from: Smokin Joe on December 20, 2018, 06:50:50 PM
Quote from: gallsman on December 18, 2018, 11:14:10 PM
Loving Season 4 of The Bureau. Particularly relevant at the minute as heavily focused on cyber espionage.

How do you watch this gallsman?
If you have a VPN you can watch The Bureau via SBS On Demand online which is free to watch if you are in Australia (hence the VPN requirement).
I downloaded the SBS app to my phone and watched it on that (only just started season 1).
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: michaelg on December 30, 2018, 10:19:11 AM
Quote from: galwayman on December 30, 2018, 09:55:48 AM
Quote from: Smokin Joe on December 20, 2018, 06:50:50 PM
Quote from: gallsman on December 18, 2018, 11:14:10 PM
Loving Season 4 of The Bureau. Particularly relevant at the minute as heavily focused on cyber espionage.

How do you watch this gallsman?
If you have a VPN you can watch The Bureau via SBS On Demand online which is free to watch if you are in Australia (hence the VPN requirement).
I downloaded the SBS app to my phone and watched it on that (only just started season 1).
The Bros documentary, still on the BBC i-player, is worth a watch.  The Office / Spinal Tap spring to mind.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on December 30, 2018, 10:22:55 AM
Quote from: michaelg on December 30, 2018, 10:19:11 AM
Quote from: galwayman on December 30, 2018, 09:55:48 AM
Quote from: Smokin Joe on December 20, 2018, 06:50:50 PM
Quote from: gallsman on December 18, 2018, 11:14:10 PM
Loving Season 4 of The Bureau. Particularly relevant at the minute as heavily focused on cyber espionage.

How do you watch this gallsman?
If you have a VPN you can watch The Bureau via SBS On Demand online which is free to watch if you are in Australia (hence the VPN requirement).
I downloaded the SBS app to my phone and watched it on that (only just started season 1).
The Bros documentary, still on the BBC i-player, is worth a watch.  The Office / Spinal Tap spring to mind.
Cheers forgot all about this. I have read reviews with people saying it's one of the (unintentionally) funniest things they have seen in ages.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: themac_23 on December 30, 2018, 10:41:02 AM
Just finished season one of sneaky Pete on amazon prime, quite enjoyable, the main character in it is quite good and the story line decent. There's a second season but dunno if it'll be anywhere near as good but I'll prob give it a go anyway
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jell 0 Biafra on December 30, 2018, 12:37:05 PM
Quote from: themac_23 on December 30, 2018, 10:41:02 AM
Just finished season one of sneaky Pete on amazon prime, quite enjoyable, the main character in it is quite good and the story line decent. There's a second season but dunno if it'll be anywhere near as good but I'll prob give it a go anyway

Second season is pretty  poor.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on December 31, 2018, 08:52:47 PM
The Expanse S3, still top class Sci-fi.

Seems to have been uncancelled and picked up by Amazon👌
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on January 02, 2019, 07:20:35 PM
Quote from: michaelg on December 30, 2018, 10:19:11 AM
Quote from: galwayman on December 30, 2018, 09:55:48 AM
Quote from: Smokin Joe on December 20, 2018, 06:50:50 PM
Quote from: gallsman on December 18, 2018, 11:14:10 PM
Loving Season 4 of The Bureau. Particularly relevant at the minute as heavily focused on cyber espionage.

How do you watch this gallsman?
If you have a VPN you can watch The Bureau via SBS On Demand online which is free to watch if you are in Australia (hence the VPN requirement).
I downloaded the SBS app to my phone and watched it on that (only just started season 1).
The Bros documentary, still on the BBC i-player, is worth a watch.  The Office / Spinal Tap spring to mind.

I'd say more Partridge ... definitely watchable if you get a chance you'll laugh your head off!!

"I made a conscious decision because of Stevie Wonder not to be superstitious!"

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 02, 2019, 07:48:37 PM
Partridge is due back in Feb on BBC 1 so the Beeb must have a lot of faith in it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Ball Hopper on January 03, 2019, 06:03:32 AM
Catching up on Billions Season 3 this month.  Good show.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Insane Bolt on January 03, 2019, 07:02:42 AM
Watching Peaky Blinders again.....love it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on January 06, 2019, 01:07:21 PM
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on December 29, 2018, 09:34:02 AM
i have started watching 'You' on Netflix.
Started off ok, but its got a bit silly already a few episodes in

Thought it was great viewing!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on January 06, 2019, 02:51:35 PM
Watched the 4 new episodes of Luther. Enjoyed them. Much the same as before which is not a bad thing.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on January 06, 2019, 05:08:40 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on January 06, 2019, 02:51:35 PM
Watched the 4 new episodes of Luther. Enjoyed them. Much the same as before which is not a bad thing.

If it isn't broken why fix it!!

Totally agree very enjoyable.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: imtommygunn on January 06, 2019, 05:56:31 PM
It's good but not sure i liked how they left it... Is it over now??
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 06, 2019, 08:31:16 PM
Quote from: imtommygunn on January 06, 2019, 05:56:31 PM
It's good but not sure i liked how they left it... Is it over now??
It will depend on how Idris Elba progresses in Holywood. I think that's it done for the foreseeable future.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on January 06, 2019, 10:38:51 PM
The SAS: Who dares wins

That's a serious test of mental and physical pressure!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: dec on January 07, 2019, 07:29:05 PM
Quote from: armaghniac on January 22, 2016, 11:50:17 PM
Quote from: hardstation on January 22, 2016, 11:44:24 PM
Has anyone stuck with Rebellion? Watched the 1st one. Seems shite. Rest recorded. Mightn't bother. Should I?

2nd episode more shite than 1st, 3rd picked up a bit.

Just discovered this is on Netflix here in the US.

Is is worth investing my valuable couch potato time in it?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Harold Disgracey on January 08, 2019, 06:00:35 PM
Finally got around to watching series 3 of Gomorrah, what a show, what a finale.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: rodney trotter on January 08, 2019, 07:33:27 PM
Escape at Dannemora on Sky Atlantic is good. First episode was last week. On tonight at 9.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: mrdeeds on January 08, 2019, 07:36:53 PM
Quote from: dec on January 07, 2019, 07:29:05 PM
Quote from: armaghniac on January 22, 2016, 11:50:17 PM
Quote from: hardstation on January 22, 2016, 11:44:24 PM
Has anyone stuck with Rebellion? Watched the 1st one. Seems shite. Rest recorded. Mightn't bother. Should I?

2nd episode more shite than 1st, 3rd picked up a bit.

Just discovered this is on Netflix here in the US.

Is is worth investing my valuable couch potato time in it?

It's dull considering the material they are working with. Well acted but just dull. The new one seems the same.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Minder on January 08, 2019, 07:37:14 PM
Quote from: Harold Disgracey on January 08, 2019, 06:00:35 PM
Finally got around to watching series 3 of Gomorrah, what a show, what a finale.

Yep it's up there with the best, is there another season in the works?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Harold Disgracey on January 08, 2019, 07:41:16 PM
Quote from: Minder on January 08, 2019, 07:37:14 PM
Quote from: Harold Disgracey on January 08, 2019, 06:00:35 PM
Finally got around to watching series 3 of Gomorrah, what a show, what a finale.

Yep it's up there with the best, is there another season in the works?

Series 4 out on Brexit Day apparently.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: imtommygunn on January 08, 2019, 09:16:40 PM
Ah we won't have the electric to watch it then... It was good while it lasted ;D
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on January 08, 2019, 10:41:12 PM
Catastrophe back on channel 4 for Season 4. Absolutely brilliant show.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on January 08, 2019, 10:49:24 PM
Quote from: Minder on January 08, 2019, 07:37:14 PM
Quote from: Harold Disgracey on January 08, 2019, 06:00:35 PM
Finally got around to watching series 3 of Gomorrah, what a show, what a finale.

Yep it's up there with the best, is there another season in the works?

For me it's out there on its own. Best show I've ever watched.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: DownFanatic on January 09, 2019, 09:19:18 AM
Bros: When the Screaming Stops.
Can get it on IPlayer.
The Office meets This is Spinal Tap.
Brilliant.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Don Johnson on January 09, 2019, 09:43:41 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on January 06, 2019, 08:31:16 PM
Quote from: imtommygunn on January 06, 2019, 05:56:31 PM
It's good but not sure i liked how they left it... Is it over now??
It will depend on how Idris Elba progresses in Holywood. I think that's it done for the foreseeable future.

Elba has already teased there's plans for a film. Possibly Alice not dying (again) and Luther chasing her while the police chase him?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Don Johnson on January 09, 2019, 09:45:09 AM
Watched the first episode of 'Escape at Dannemora' last night starring Benicio del Toro, Paul Dano and Patricia Arquette. Decent enough start. Based on a true story and directed by Ben Stiller.

Paul Dano is great at portraying a creepy character in almost everything he does.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on January 09, 2019, 10:07:23 AM
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on December 29, 2018, 09:34:02 AM
i have started watching 'You' on Netflix.
Started off ok, but its got a bit silly already a few episodes in

Have to agree with this. Started great and i thought this would be a show i'd really enjoy. I'm 6 episodes in now and it's on the slide.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Frank_The_Tank on January 09, 2019, 10:12:48 AM
Anyone watch Gold Rush White water on discovery?  Nuts the lengths them boys are going too for Gold but interesting watch
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: cornerback on January 09, 2019, 10:18:38 AM
Quote from: lurganblue on January 09, 2019, 10:07:23 AM
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on December 29, 2018, 09:34:02 AM
i have started watching 'You' on Netflix.
Started off ok, but its got a bit silly already a few episodes in

Have to agree with this. Started great and i thought this would be a show i'd really enjoy. I'm 6 episodes in now and it's on the slide.

Same!

Watched episodes 7 & 8 last night; it's just not living up to the first few episodes.  I'll stick it out for the last 2 in the series anyway.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: AZOffaly on January 09, 2019, 11:30:10 AM
Anyone watch Sunderland Til I did? Behind the scenes from last season when they got relegated to league 1.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: themac_23 on January 09, 2019, 11:49:08 AM
Quote from: AZOffaly on January 09, 2019, 11:30:10 AM
Anyone watch Sunderland Til I did? Behind the scenes from last season when they got relegated to league 1.

yeah, really enjoyed it, was pretty raw and was fascinating seeing the goings on at a dysfunctional club, found it a better watch than the Man City one although Pep gave more access to the dressing room etc than the Sunderland managers did.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 09, 2019, 12:48:51 PM
Quote from: themac_23 on January 09, 2019, 11:49:08 AM
Quote from: AZOffaly on January 09, 2019, 11:30:10 AM
Anyone watch Sunderland Til I did? Behind the scenes from last season when they got relegated to league 1.

yeah, really enjoyed it, was pretty raw and was fascinating seeing the goings on at a dysfunctional club, found it a better watch than the Man City one although Pep gave more access to the dressing room etc than the Sunderland managers did.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/46802822 (https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/46802822)

Travelling Newcastle fans taunted their rivals during the match by singing "we saw you cry on Netflix".  ;D
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on January 09, 2019, 01:55:23 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on January 09, 2019, 12:48:51 PM
Quote from: themac_23 on January 09, 2019, 11:49:08 AM
Quote from: AZOffaly on January 09, 2019, 11:30:10 AM
Anyone watch Sunderland Til I did? Behind the scenes from last season when they got relegated to league 1.

yeah, really enjoyed it, was pretty raw and was fascinating seeing the goings on at a dysfunctional club, found it a better watch than the Man City one although Pep gave more access to the dressing room etc than the Sunderland managers did.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/46802822 (https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/46802822)

Travelling Newcastle fans taunted their rivals during the match by singing "we saw you cry on Netflix".  ;D
Though Sunderland had the last laugh served cold, they ran out 4 nil winners.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on January 21, 2019, 09:04:09 AM
After giving up on it initially recently finished Narcos Mexico, very good. Now half way thru El Chapo S2, can't get enough
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on January 21, 2019, 09:55:26 AM
Watched 'You' on Netflix at the wife's behest and lord it was painful! Like Dexter meets 90210 . . . yeah that bad!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on January 21, 2019, 09:49:26 PM
True Detective Season 3 has started pretty well.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: themac_23 on January 21, 2019, 11:05:36 PM
Quote from: gallsman on January 21, 2019, 09:49:26 PM
True Detective Season 3 has started pretty well.

What's channel it on?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on January 21, 2019, 11:09:57 PM
Quote from: themac_23 on January 21, 2019, 11:05:36 PM
Quote from: gallsman on January 21, 2019, 09:49:26 PM
True Detective Season 3 has started pretty well.

What's channel it on?

Sky Atlantic, can download the first 3 episodes
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Gold on January 22, 2019, 12:17:11 AM
Quote from: screenexile on January 21, 2019, 09:55:26 AM
Watched 'You' on Netflix at the wife's behest and lord it was painful! Like Dexter meets 90210 . . . yeah that bad!

Totally agree. Had to leave her to it after 2 episodes. She only lasted another half of 1. Weird, unbelievable shite....similar to Birdbox which was also shite and abandoned halfway through
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Gold on January 22, 2019, 12:18:14 AM
Quote from: bennydorano on January 21, 2019, 09:04:09 AM
After giving up on it initially recently finished Narcos Mexico, very good. Now half way thru El Chapo S2, can't get enough

Agree re Narcos Mexico. Slow start but ended up loving it

Will watch El Chapo now on your recommendation!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on January 22, 2019, 09:38:55 AM
Me & the Mrs watched the 1st episode of Sex Education on Netflix last night, hard to explain how bad it is. They've transplanted an American High School set up into rural England somewhere but it stiĺl has US sensibilities. I know I'm not the target demographic and young uns might lap it up, but god it is awful.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Insane Bolt on January 22, 2019, 10:13:31 AM
Quote from: bennydorano on January 22, 2019, 09:38:55 AM
Me & the Mrs watched the 1st episode of Sex Education on Netflix last night, hard to explain how bad it is. They've transplanted an American High School set up into rural England somewhere but it stiĺl has US sensibilities. I know I'm not the target demographic and young uns might lap it up, but god it is awful.

Are you just trying to tell us you got the roide last night😜
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on January 22, 2019, 01:15:14 PM
On a Monday night in January??
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Insane Bolt on January 22, 2019, 01:52:01 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on January 22, 2019, 01:15:14 PM
On a Monday night in January??

Bow wow Benny....you could charm the knickers off a nun 😜
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on February 13, 2019, 07:07:00 AM
New Amsterdam on prime is a decent show so far.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: trailer on February 13, 2019, 07:25:32 AM
Quote from: bennydorano on January 22, 2019, 09:38:55 AM
Me & the Mrs watched the 1st episode of Sex Education on Netflix last night, hard to explain how bad it is. They've transplanted an American High School set up into rural England somewhere but it stiĺl has US sensibilities. I know I'm not the target demographic and young uns might lap it up, but god it is awful.

A guy in work recommended this to me. I sacked him the next day.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on February 13, 2019, 07:44:34 AM
True detective, was slow to start with and the dialogue needs subtitles but it's been great the last few episodes
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on February 13, 2019, 09:16:29 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on February 13, 2019, 07:44:34 AM
True detective, was slow to start with and the dialogue needs subtitles but it's been great the last few episodes

Very like the first series in many respects - slow, slow, slow and then in episode-4 it all goes mental at the end.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on February 13, 2019, 10:31:11 AM
Quote from: Billys Boots on February 13, 2019, 09:16:29 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on February 13, 2019, 07:44:34 AM
True detective, was slow to start with and the dialogue needs subtitles but it's been great the last few episodes

Very like the first series in many respects - slow, slow, slow and then in episode-4 it all goes mental at the end.
Brett a perfectly calm and harmless character unleashes his inner Rambo with a similar calm and thoughtfulness, dealing effectively with truckloads of  fat fck gut toting rednecks merging on his house.
What would Sam Peckinpah have done with that scene?
It was also the episode where Hays and Amelia had their tete la tete. That's a curious relationship with an unusual initial mating.
I'm struggling to tie together the events over three different timelines which span many decades, maybe the present timeline is more about the 2 characters experiencing  the emerging ghosts of their past and that's the starting point for having a perspective on the past timelines in the series.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on February 13, 2019, 10:32:07 AM
Loved True Detective season 1 and this season is good too although it does move very slowly.  I have my suspicions that the daughter wasn't talking about her da when she phoned the cops, definitely something dodge about the DA who was beside the da on TV.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on February 17, 2019, 11:47:01 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on February 13, 2019, 10:32:07 AM
Loved True Detective season 1 and this season is good too although it does move very slowly.  I have my suspicions that the daughter wasn't talking about her da when she phoned the cops, definitely something dodge about the DA who was beside the da on TV.
The rhythm of a whodunnit is missing.
It's not a whodunnit per se, at least not like the excellent Broadchurch which keeps the twists moving from episode to episode keeping the audience on their toes. TD3 is character driven, there is a whodunnit but the drama is about the characters.
Where else in modern  tv drama do you have so many one on ones? At the end of ep 5 there's a 10 minute one on one between the two leading protaginists. This doesn't happen as a rule with tv or film drama and rarely in theatre.
TD3 is a superb tv drama.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: mrdeeds on February 18, 2019, 06:56:54 PM
Watched Russian Doll. Twenty plus minutes an episode so easy watched. Decent enough. Just starting IT Crowd again. It's very like Father Ted in ways. Never gets old.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: HiMucker on February 18, 2019, 09:00:47 PM
Watched a documentary called Free Solo about the rock climber Alex Honnold and his attempt o scale El Capitan without the use of ropes. Unbelievable and well worth a watch.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: From the Bunker on February 18, 2019, 10:59:15 PM
Quote from: mrdeeds on February 18, 2019, 06:56:54 PM
Watched Russian Doll. Twenty plus minutes an episode so easy watched. Decent enough. Just starting IT Crowd again. It's very like Father Ted in ways. Never gets old.

IT Crowd and Fr Ted have a similar tempo!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on February 18, 2019, 11:48:30 PM
Quote from: Main Street on February 17, 2019, 11:47:01 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on February 13, 2019, 10:32:07 AM
Loved True Detective season 1 and this season is good too although it does move very slowly.  I have my suspicions that the daughter wasn't talking about her da when she phoned the cops, definitely something dodge about the DA who was beside the da on TV.
The rhythm of a whodunnit is missing.
It's not a whodunnit per se, at least not like the excellent Broadchurch which keeps the twists moving from episode to episode keeping the audience on their toes. TD3 is character driven, there is a whodunnit but the drama is about the characters.
Where else in modern  tv drama do you have so many one on ones? At the end of ep 5 there's a 10 minute one on one between the two leading protaginists. This doesn't happen as a rule with tv or film drama and rarely in theatre.
TD3 is a superb tv drama.

Very well described. Love the intensity of it, some people hate slow burning plots, but for me if the writing is good and they've casted the right actors then it's something I can believe in
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on February 18, 2019, 11:56:48 PM
TD3 not doing it for me at all I have to say.

Das Boot series is decent.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Linkbox on February 19, 2019, 12:08:12 AM
Quote from: HiMucker on February 18, 2019, 09:00:47 PM
Watched a documentary called Free Solo about the rock climber Alex Honnold and his attempt o scale El Capitan without the use of ropes. Unbelievable and well worth a watch.

Have a look at The Dawn Wall. Brilliant.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on February 19, 2019, 11:56:20 AM
Quote from: bennydorano on February 18, 2019, 11:56:48 PM
TD3 not doing it for me at all I have to say.

Das Boot series is decent.
How does it compare to the original?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on February 19, 2019, 01:32:36 PM
Quote from: Main Street on February 19, 2019, 11:56:20 AM
Quote from: bennydorano on February 18, 2019, 11:56:48 PM
TD3 not doing it for me at all I have to say.

Das Boot series is decent.
How does it compare to the original?

Ive recorded it so will watch it when she's out, She won't watch anything unless its a got a boy meets girl, fall in love fall out of love and get back together again at the end!!.. Cant see it beating the original, It was like being in the Uboat, so tense
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on February 19, 2019, 01:56:21 PM
Long time from i watched the original and it never left a huge impression on me so I couldn't give an honest comparison.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JoG2 on February 19, 2019, 02:30:02 PM
Quote from: HiMucker on February 18, 2019, 09:00:47 PM
Watched a documentary called Free Solo about the rock climber Alex Honnold and his attempt o scale El Capitan without the use of ropes. Unbelievable and well worth a watch.

Great show. Shreds the nerves at times !
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on February 19, 2019, 02:44:25 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on February 19, 2019, 01:32:36 PM
Quote from: Main Street on February 19, 2019, 11:56:20 AM
Quote from: bennydorano on February 18, 2019, 11:56:48 PM
TD3 not doing it for me at all I have to say.

Das Boot series is decent.
How does it compare to the original?

Ive recorded it so will watch it when she's out, She won't watch anything unless its a got a boy meets girl, fall in love fall out of love and get back together again at the end!!.. Cant see it beating the original, It was like being in the Uboat, so tense
And then the way the original ended,    oh cruel world!! :)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on February 24, 2019, 11:06:42 PM
Quote from: Main Street on February 19, 2019, 02:44:25 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on February 19, 2019, 01:32:36 PM
Quote from: Main Street on February 19, 2019, 11:56:20 AM
Quote from: bennydorano on February 18, 2019, 11:56:48 PM
TD3 not doing it for me at all I have to say.

Das Boot series is decent.
How does it compare to the original?

Ive recorded it so will watch it when she's out, She won't watch anything unless its a got a boy meets girl, fall in love fall out of love and get back together again at the end!!.. Cant see it beating the original, It was like being in the Uboat, so tense
And then the way the original ended,    oh cruel world!! :)
I'm watching Das Boot the new one. You'll be relieved to hear that it's not a remake of the classic Boot, it's a sequel. The son of the great commander himself  takes command of a new uBoat.  It's riveting stuff. You don't have to have watched the first Das Boot  to follow Das Boot 2

Das Boot 1,  The original uncut version in 6 episodes 293 mins is the same as the BBC miniseries
The BBC version has hard subs.

    1981 unreleased version (209 minutes)
    1981 original theatrical cut (149 minutes)
    1984 BBC miniseries (300 minutes)
    1997 "Director's Cut" (208 minutes)
    2004 "The Original Uncut Version" (293 minutes) – miniseries minus episode-opening flashback scenes
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on February 26, 2019, 08:02:58 AM
True Detective final episode was pretty poor.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: spuds on February 26, 2019, 12:23:42 PM
Bordertown series 1 was decent and no issue with it being subtitled, series 2 is English dubbed and takes away from the enjoyment of it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on February 26, 2019, 05:57:54 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on February 26, 2019, 08:02:58 AM
True Detective final episode was pretty poor.
You're beyond redemption  :)

That was a stunning final episode from start to finish and what a bar fight!
I was a couple of  episodes in before I  figure out that the flashback scenes were fragments expressing themselves from Purple Hays' memories.
But somehow, the final jigsaw sized pieces of the memories of 23 years finally fell into place in that last episode in a understated  poignant and touching fashion.
It's not over yet, there's still a letterbox sized door open to the possibilities of what the son does with that note he put in his pocket,  it was encouraging that he thought the old man might have worked out something there, instead of chucking it away.

An aside,  Woody the serial killer stalking Arkansas!!  who'd have guessed that one ;D
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Geoff Tipps on February 26, 2019, 08:13:28 PM
Quote from: spuds on February 26, 2019, 12:23:42 PM
Bordertown series 1 was decent and no issue with it being subtitled, series 2 is English dubbed and takes away from the enjoyment of it.

Change your settings in Netflix. Turn on original language and subtitles.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: BennyCake on March 05, 2019, 02:05:28 PM
Finished fourth series of Breaking Bad.

It did get better in 3 and 4, I have to say. I think not knowing what would happen between the two boyos and Gus (and others) kept things on edge.

Going to start on 5 soon. Actually looking forward to see how it pans out.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: themac_23 on March 05, 2019, 02:39:55 PM
Quote from: BennyCake on March 05, 2019, 02:05:28 PM
Finished fourth series of Breaking Bad.

It did get better in 3 and 4, I have to say. I think not knowing what would happen between the two boyos and Gus (and others) kept things on edge.

Going to start on 5 soon. Actually looking forward to see how it pans out.

Said it a few times on here, unbelievably good show, once you get her finished up, get on to Better Call Saul, another great show.

I actually just finished series 1 of Mayans MC, was a bit slow at the start but really got hooked on it and thought it was excellent, looking forward to series 2, which looks like it'll actually bring a bit more of Sons of Anarchy in to it
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on March 05, 2019, 03:04:07 PM
Losers on Netflix.
Excellent sports documentary series.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: BennyCake on March 05, 2019, 06:05:28 PM
Started watching Orange is the new black on TG4 lately.

It's alright, but it's no Prisoner Cell Block H. I'll stick with it for now.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: themac_23 on March 05, 2019, 07:32:15 PM
Quote from: laoislad on March 05, 2019, 03:04:07 PM
Losers on Netflix.
Excellent sports documentary series.

Been watching it myself, just finished the one about the curling, reminds me so much of the current way of Gaelic football, so many parrells with a team who just completely ruined every game they played and an end justifying the means mentality, would really encourage any Gaa fans to watch it
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on March 05, 2019, 08:39:38 PM
Anybody watched Fleabag?? It's very dark but funny as well worth a watch!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: From the Bunker on March 05, 2019, 09:12:30 PM
Quote from: laoislad on March 05, 2019, 03:04:07 PM
Losers on Netflix.
Excellent sports documentary series.

Yes the one on Surya Bonaly Episode 3 makes you hate any sport that is reliant on Judges!
(This is why I hate modern day Irish Dancing).
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on March 05, 2019, 09:47:08 PM
Thank god it's not called Tyrone Girls... then it'd be shite!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Mayo4Sam on March 05, 2019, 11:07:56 PM
Anyone able to recommend a streaming site, I'm looking to catch up on the last series of GOT
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on March 05, 2019, 11:36:50 PM
Quote from: screenexile on March 05, 2019, 09:47:08 PM
Thank gif it's not called Tyrone Girls... then it's be shite!!
It was good again tonight. I read somewhere tonight that prods keep their toaster in the cupboard  ;D
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Solo_run on March 06, 2019, 12:34:17 AM
Doom patrol is a solid 9/10
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: HiMucker on March 06, 2019, 08:35:18 AM
Quote from: Mayo4Sam on March 05, 2019, 11:07:56 PM
Anyone able to recommend a streaming site, I'm looking to catch up on the last series of GOT
cartoon hd or movie hd. I have the android apps for both downloaded to the phone and cast it to the TV which is handier. Though I'm sure you download them to some.andorid boxes which would be even handier.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on March 06, 2019, 09:32:29 AM
I use this site which is grand if you can close the popups before they load properly!

https://www2.watchmovie.io/
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JoG2 on March 06, 2019, 09:57:49 AM
Quote from: laoislad on March 05, 2019, 03:04:07 PM
Losers on Netflix.
Excellent sports documentary series.

watched a few last night, very good.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Hound on March 06, 2019, 10:57:20 AM
Quote from: Main Street on February 26, 2019, 05:57:54 PM

An aside,  Woody the serial killer stalking Arkansas!!  who'd have guessed that one ;D
Was it not a picture of Woody the Cop (alongside McConaughey), who caught the serial killer?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on March 06, 2019, 12:58:24 PM
Quote from: themac_23 on March 05, 2019, 02:39:55 PM
Quote from: BennyCake on March 05, 2019, 02:05:28 PM
Finished fourth series of Breaking Bad.

It did get better in 3 and 4, I have to say. I think not knowing what would happen between the two boyos and Gus (and others) kept things on edge.

Going to start on 5 soon. Actually looking forward to see how it pans out.

Said it a few times on here, unbelievably good show, once you get her finished up, get on to Better Call Saul, another great show.

I actually just finished series 1 of Mayans MC, was a bit slow at the start but really got hooked on it and thought it was excellent, looking forward to series 2, which looks like it'll actually bring a bit more of Sons of Anarchy in to it

BB good better every season. 

I just watched Mayans there two weeks ago, was a good first season.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on March 06, 2019, 05:22:41 PM
Great Historical series on BBC4 called, British History's Greatest Fibs. Only 3 episodes tho, India, the Glorious Revolution & the War of the Roses covered. I find I spend most of my time downloading BBC4 shows these days, I'm really getting old.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Dolph1 on March 06, 2019, 05:31:17 PM
Quote from: laoislad on March 05, 2019, 03:04:07 PM
Losers on Netflix.
Excellent sports documentary series.

Is Netflix showing Liverpool matches now?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: BennyCake on March 06, 2019, 06:07:17 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on March 06, 2019, 05:22:41 PM
Great Historical series on BBC4 called, British History's Greatest Fibs. Only 3 episodes tho, India, the Glorious Revolution & the War of the Roses covered. I find I spend most of my time downloading BBC4 shows these days, I'm really getting old.

Seen similar on US War of Independence and civil war. I noticed they haven't done anything more up to date though.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggy90 on March 06, 2019, 06:51:04 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on March 06, 2019, 05:22:41 PM
Great Historical series on BBC4 called, British History's Greatest Fibs. Only 3 episodes tho, India, the Glorious Revolution & the War of the Roses covered. I find I spend most of my time downloading BBC4 shows these days, I'm really getting old.

Great idea for a series but got the choice of presenter totally wrong. That Lucy Worsley just gets on my tits.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on March 06, 2019, 07:54:02 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on March 06, 2019, 05:22:41 PM
Great Historical series on BBC4 called, British History's Greatest Fibs. Only 3 episodes tho, India, the Glorious Revolution & the War of the Roses covered. I find I spend most of my time downloading BBC4 shows these days, I'm really getting old.
I'm now a Radio 4 listener! Never thought I'd see the day.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on March 06, 2019, 09:38:55 PM
Quote from: ziggy90 on March 06, 2019, 06:51:04 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on March 06, 2019, 05:22:41 PM
Great Historical series on BBC4 called, British History's Greatest Fibs. Only 3 episodes tho, India, the Glorious Revolution & the War of the Roses covered. I find I spend most of my time downloading BBC4 shows these days, I'm really getting old.

Great idea for a series but got the choice of presenter totally wrong. That Lucy Worsley just gets on my tits.
Big +1
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: spuds on March 06, 2019, 09:46:33 PM
Quote from: Geoff Tipps on February 26, 2019, 08:13:28 PM
Quote from: spuds on February 26, 2019, 12:23:42 PM
Bordertown series 1 was decent and no issue with it being subtitled, series 2 is English dubbed and takes away from the enjoyment of it.

Change your settings in Netflix. Turn on original language and subtitles.
Much appreciated Geoff. Watchable again.  :)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on March 06, 2019, 09:54:22 PM
This Michael Jackson documentary on C4 now is a bit WTF....!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on March 06, 2019, 11:33:53 PM
Quote from: laoislad on March 06, 2019, 09:54:22 PM
This Michael Jackson documentary on C4 now is a bit WTF....!
What parents allow a 7 year old to have a sleepover with Jacko?!  ???
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: From the Bunker on March 07, 2019, 12:14:17 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on March 06, 2019, 11:33:53 PM
Quote from: laoislad on March 06, 2019, 09:54:22 PM
This Michael Jackson documentary on C4 now is a bit WTF....!
What parents allow a 7 year old to have a sleepover with Jacko?!  ???

It happened nearly 30 years ago, I suppose one could ask the same of peoples trust of the Catholic Church during the same period and earlier.  Disturbing stuff if what the boys are saying is true.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on March 07, 2019, 12:24:39 AM
Quote from: From the Bunker on March 07, 2019, 12:14:17 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on March 06, 2019, 11:33:53 PM
Quote from: laoislad on March 06, 2019, 09:54:22 PM
This Michael Jackson documentary on C4 now is a bit WTF....!
What parents allow a 7 year old to have a sleepover with Jacko?!  ???

It happened nearly 30 years ago, I suppose one could ask the same of peoples trust of the Catholic Church during the same period and earlier.  Disturbing stuff if what the boys are saying is true.
True. But still, these lads were left for days on end to sleep in the same room as someone known to be "strange". Anything is possible but it's hard to prove or disprove based on their testimony and some people will automatically presume they're in this for a big pay day.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: From the Bunker on March 07, 2019, 01:21:51 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on March 07, 2019, 12:24:39 AM
Quote from: From the Bunker on March 07, 2019, 12:14:17 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on March 06, 2019, 11:33:53 PM
Quote from: laoislad on March 06, 2019, 09:54:22 PM
This Michael Jackson documentary on C4 now is a bit WTF....!
What parents allow a 7 year old to have a sleepover with Jacko?!  ???

It happened nearly 30 years ago, I suppose one could ask the same of peoples trust of the Catholic Church during the same period and earlier.  Disturbing stuff if what the boys are saying is true.
True. But still, these lads were left for days on end to sleep in the same room as someone known to be "strange". Anything is possible but it's hard to prove or disprove based on their testimony and some people will automatically presume they're in this for a big pay day.

Yes, unless one of Jackson's former employees said something. The Royalties from his music that have been financing the running of his estate will be destroyed by these revelations.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jell 0 Biafra on March 07, 2019, 01:52:08 AM
 Much of what is now obvious with Jackson wasn't obvious to everyone at the time.  He might have seemed strange in certain ways, but it wasn't obvious that this strangeness equated to child abuse. Celebrity status seems to blind a lot of people to what later appears blindingly obvious.  Look, for example, at Jimmy Saville, how obvious does his evil now appear, and he ran a highly rated kids'  show for years.

Another example of things that are now obvious which weren't at the time was back in the 70's and 80's, when being gay was, for many people, associated with perversion, lots of people didn't realize Freddy Mercury was gay.  That people managed to miss this seems bizarre now.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: BennyCake on March 07, 2019, 07:13:24 AM
Quote from: Jell 0 Biafra on March 07, 2019, 01:52:08 AM
Much of what is now obvious with Jackson wasn't obvious to everyone at the time.  He might have seemed strange in certain ways, but it wasn't obvious that this strangeness equated to child abuse. Celebrity status seems to blind a lot of people to what later appears blindingly obvious.  Look, for example, at Jimmy Saville, how obvious does his evil now appear, and he ran a highly rated kids'  show for years.

Another example of things that are now obvious which weren't at the time was back in the 70's and 80's, when being gay was, for many people, associated with perversion, lots of people didn't realize Freddy Mercury was gay.  That people managed to miss this seems bizarre now.

Freddie Mercury was gay?!  :o
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on March 07, 2019, 09:09:44 PM
Just finished white gold season 2 on iPlayer. Good laugh and love all the eighties music 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on March 07, 2019, 11:15:13 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on March 06, 2019, 11:33:53 PM
Quote from: laoislad on March 06, 2019, 09:54:22 PM
This Michael Jackson documentary on C4 now is a bit WTF....!
What parents allow a 7 year old to have a sleepover with Jacko?!  ???

One of the parents was happy enough to get a free house
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on March 09, 2019, 07:41:40 PM
Watched Band Of Brothers for about the 20th time today. It has to be the best TV series ever made. A masterpiece.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: michaelg on March 09, 2019, 07:56:33 PM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on March 07, 2019, 09:09:44 PM
Just finished white gold season 2 on iPlayer. Good laugh and love all the eighties music
Good show that.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on March 09, 2019, 10:15:48 PM
Ricky Gervais' new show on Netflix is very good I'd highly recommend it!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on March 09, 2019, 10:17:38 PM
Quote from: screenexile on March 09, 2019, 10:15:48 PM
Ricky Gervais' new show on Netflix is very good I'd highly recommend it!!

Watched first two episodes, brilliant
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lenny on March 10, 2019, 09:10:43 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on March 09, 2019, 10:17:38 PM
Quote from: screenexile on March 09, 2019, 10:15:48 PM
Ricky Gervais' new show on Netflix is very good I'd highly recommend it!!

Watched first two episodes, brilliant

Watched the first episode, thought it was terrible and completely unfunny. I'll give the 2nd episode a go though as I like gervais.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Insane Bolt on March 10, 2019, 09:48:22 AM
Really enjoying Baptiste.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Mayo4Sam on March 24, 2019, 10:24:49 AM
Quote from: AZOffaly on January 09, 2019, 11:30:10 AM
Anyone watch Sunderland Til I did? Behind the scenes from last season when they got relegated to league 1.

Really enjoying this, it's heartbreaking
You keep thinking they'll turn it around even though you know what happens
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Norf Tyrone on March 24, 2019, 11:21:46 AM
Billions is back!

Season 4! Great show with some top notch acting!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on March 24, 2019, 11:58:54 AM
Quote from: Norf Tyrone on March 24, 2019, 11:21:46 AM
Billions is back!

Season 4! Great show with some top notch acting!

Love this show. Never fail to get a laugh at Wags and episode one of the new season is no different.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: HiMucker on March 24, 2019, 06:19:43 PM
Quote from: Linkbox on February 19, 2019, 12:08:12 AM
Quote from: HiMucker on February 18, 2019, 09:00:47 PM
Watched a documentary called Free Solo about the rock climber Alex Honnold and his attempt o scale El Capitan without the use of ropes. Unbelievable and well worth a watch.

Have a look at The Dawn Wall. Brilliant.
Just watched it. Fantastic show.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: BennyCake on March 24, 2019, 06:24:34 PM
Is this Netflix as good as they say? It seems to be where the most talked about programmes are.

How much is it per month?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on March 24, 2019, 06:29:53 PM
Quote from: BennyCake on March 24, 2019, 06:24:34 PM
Is this Netflix as good as they say? It seems to be where the most talked about programmes are.

How much is it per month?
Come on lad it's not 2013.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: mrdeeds on March 24, 2019, 07:04:43 PM
Watched Miami Showband Massacre. Was slightly underwhelmed. Was ok but no new evidence.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: BennyCake on March 24, 2019, 07:11:29 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on March 24, 2019, 06:29:53 PM
Quote from: BennyCake on March 24, 2019, 06:24:34 PM
Is this Netflix as good as they say? It seems to be where the most talked about programmes are.

How much is it per month?
Come on lad it's not 2013.

It isn't? Ah ffs.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on March 24, 2019, 07:21:11 PM
Watched The Dirt (Motley Crue Bio movie), wasn't a fan at all  back in the day, movie a bit hammy but enough to keep you entertained, lots of bad behaviour.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: mrdeeds on March 24, 2019, 07:21:50 PM
Quote from: BennyCake on March 24, 2019, 07:11:29 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on March 24, 2019, 06:29:53 PM
Quote from: BennyCake on March 24, 2019, 06:24:34 PM
Is this Netflix as good as they say? It seems to be where the most talked about programmes are.

How much is it per month?
Come on lad it's not 2013.

It isn't? Ah ffs.

Think the cheapest package 8 euro a month.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: BennyCake on March 24, 2019, 07:44:11 PM
Quote from: mrdeeds on March 24, 2019, 07:21:50 PM
Quote from: BennyCake on March 24, 2019, 07:11:29 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on March 24, 2019, 06:29:53 PM
Quote from: BennyCake on March 24, 2019, 06:24:34 PM
Is this Netflix as good as they say? It seems to be where the most talked about programmes are.

How much is it per month?
Come on lad it's not 2013.

It isn't? Ah ffs.

Think the cheapest package 8 euro a month.

Cheers, deeds.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on March 24, 2019, 07:48:57 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on March 09, 2019, 10:17:38 PM
Quote from: screenexile on March 09, 2019, 10:15:48 PM
Ricky Gervais' new show on Netflix is very good I'd highly recommend it!!

Watched first two episodes, brilliant
I thought it was fantastic too
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: mrdeeds on March 24, 2019, 08:25:31 PM
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on March 24, 2019, 07:48:57 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on March 09, 2019, 10:17:38 PM
Quote from: screenexile on March 09, 2019, 10:15:48 PM
Ricky Gervais' new show on Netflix is very good I'd highly recommend it!!

Watched first two episodes, brilliant
I thought it was fantastic too

It was brilliant. More a serious programme with moments of comedy. Well written and directed.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on March 24, 2019, 08:30:03 PM
Quote from: BennyCake on March 24, 2019, 07:44:11 PM
Quote from: mrdeeds on March 24, 2019, 07:21:50 PM
Quote from: BennyCake on March 24, 2019, 07:11:29 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on March 24, 2019, 06:29:53 PM
Quote from: BennyCake on March 24, 2019, 06:24:34 PM
Is this Netflix as good as they say? It seems to be where the most talked about programmes are.

How much is it per month?
Come on lad it's not 2013.

It isn't? Ah ffs.

Think the cheapest package 8 euro a month.

Cheers, deeds.

You can get it cheaper if you buy it abroad. I have the 4K, 4 screen plan through Turkey and it costs me admit €6.30 a month  8)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: oakleaflad on April 01, 2019, 10:07:44 PM
Anyone watched 'The OA' on Netflix?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on April 01, 2019, 10:12:00 PM
Quote from: oakleaflad on April 01, 2019, 10:07:44 PM
Anyone watched 'The OA' on Netflix?

It's wired to the moon but strangely absorbing
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on April 03, 2019, 02:18:29 PM
Yeah enjoyable nonsense. The 'movement's are particularly silly and slightly ruin a potentially great show imo.

It reminded me of an old visual PTQ gag - At a boardroom meeting the Chairman introduces the Treasurer who will deliver the annual results through the medium of dance🧚‍♀️
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Solo_run on April 04, 2019, 01:47:00 AM
Just watched the first episode of the good doctor 10/10
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on April 04, 2019, 11:13:40 AM
Quote from: Solo_run on April 04, 2019, 01:47:00 AM
Just watched the first episode of the good doctor 10/10

Meh. I watched most of the first series and while it's an interesting concept it's quite similar to House and I think at this stage Medical Drama's need to take a break for a while there's been a serious overload of them since ER.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on April 04, 2019, 01:02:34 PM
Storyville - The trial of Ratko Mladic, grim.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on April 05, 2019, 04:18:44 PM
Watching Santa Clarita Diet on Netflix, if you can get past the totally played Zombie / undead premise it has been very funny at times.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: BennyCake on April 05, 2019, 05:31:59 PM
'Dead Pixels' on E4, anyone?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggy90 on April 05, 2019, 05:35:48 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on April 04, 2019, 01:02:34 PM
Storyville - The trial of Ratko Mladic, grim.

What channel is that on?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on April 05, 2019, 05:43:38 PM
Quote from: ziggy90 on April 05, 2019, 05:35:48 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on April 04, 2019, 01:02:34 PM
Storyville - The trial of Ratko Mladic, grim.

What channel is that on?
BBC. Probably get it on iPlayer. I watched about 10 mins when it was on and recorded it. Grim is a good description of the few mins I saw. Amazing that it happened on our doorstep in the 90s.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggy90 on April 05, 2019, 06:47:54 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on April 05, 2019, 05:43:38 PM
Quote from: ziggy90 on April 05, 2019, 05:35:48 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on April 04, 2019, 01:02:34 PM
Storyville - The trial of Ratko Mladic, grim.

What channel is that on?
BBC. Probably get it on iPlayer. I watched about 10 mins when it was on and recorded it. Grim is a good description of the few mins I saw. Amazing that it happened on our doorstep in the 90s.

Cheers.
Yes it was grim but also predictable. The Balkans was and still is a powder keg. Mladic was a very sinister and bloodthirsty "creature".
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on April 05, 2019, 06:51:02 PM
Quote from: ziggy90 on April 05, 2019, 06:47:54 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on April 05, 2019, 05:43:38 PM
Quote from: ziggy90 on April 05, 2019, 05:35:48 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on April 04, 2019, 01:02:34 PM
Storyville - The trial of Ratko Mladic, grim.

What channel is that on?
BBC. Probably get it on iPlayer. I watched about 10 mins when it was on and recorded it. Grim is a good description of the few mins I saw. Amazing that it happened on our doorstep in the 90s.

Cheers.
Yes it was grim but also predictable. The Balkans was and still is a powder keg. Mladic was a very sinister and bloodthirsty "creature".
I look forward to watching the dramatisation of how this foul rat fared in the court.

I see that 650 men/women have already been convicted of war crimes in the Balkans,
83 have been convicted in the IC
http://tinyurl.com/convicted-war-criminals (http://tinyurl.com/convicted-war-criminals)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on April 06, 2019, 09:22:45 PM
Quote from: Main Street on April 05, 2019, 06:51:02 PM
Quote from: ziggy90 on April 05, 2019, 06:47:54 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on April 05, 2019, 05:43:38 PM
Quote from: ziggy90 on April 05, 2019, 05:35:48 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on April 04, 2019, 01:02:34 PM
Storyville - The trial of Ratko Mladic, grim.

What channel is that on?
BBC. Probably get it on iPlayer. I watched about 10 mins when it was on and recorded it. Grim is a good description of the few mins I saw. Amazing that it happened on our doorstep in the 90s.

Cheers.
Yes it was grim but also predictable. The Balkans was and still is a powder keg. Mladic was a very sinister and bloodthirsty "creature".
I look forward to watching the dramatisation of how this foul rat fared in the court.

I see that 650 men/women have already been convicted of war crimes in the Balkans,
83 have been convicted in the IC
http://tinyurl.com/convicted-war-criminals (http://tinyurl.com/convicted-war-criminals)
After watching it I see that's it's a most welcome epilogue  to the first Storyville documentary on Srebrenica - A Cry from the Grave 1999
viewable on you tube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fliw801iX84 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fliw801iX84)
Unfortunately the  Bosnians did not  have a UN officer of the calibre  of commandant Pat Quinlan to protect them.

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: oakleaflad on April 08, 2019, 02:07:35 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on April 03, 2019, 02:18:29 PM
Yeah enjoyable nonsense. The 'movement's are particularly silly and slightly ruin a potentially great show imo.

It reminded me of an old visual PTQ gag - At a boardroom meeting the Chairman introduces the Treasurer who will deliver the annual results through the medium of dance🧚‍♀️
Quote from: Jeepers Creepers on April 01, 2019, 10:12:00 PM
Quote from: oakleaflad on April 01, 2019, 10:07:44 PM
Anyone watched 'The OA' on Netflix?

It's wired to the moon but strangely absorbing
Binge watched this with herself. Mad as a bag of spiders but I found myself always wanting to watch the next episode. I have to say I quite enjoyed both seasons so far.

We also watched Ricky Gervais' series 'After Life' recently. It really is an excellent show. One I would advise everyone to watch.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: imtommygunn on April 08, 2019, 02:16:33 PM
Hard to beat Line of Duty. Great show.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: johnnycool on April 08, 2019, 02:27:30 PM
Quote from: imtommygunn on April 08, 2019, 02:16:33 PM
Hard to beat Line of Duty. Great show.

Have you worked out who "H" is yet?

Too obvious who they're suggesting is it not!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on April 08, 2019, 03:12:39 PM
Quote from: johnnycool on April 08, 2019, 02:27:30 PM
Quote from: imtommygunn on April 08, 2019, 02:16:33 PM
Hard to beat Line of Duty. Great show.

Have you worked out who "H" is yet?

Too obvious who they're suggesting is it not!
I believe there is one last series after this one so plenty of twists to come. It'll not be him.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on April 08, 2019, 03:15:04 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on April 08, 2019, 03:12:39 PM
Quote from: johnnycool on April 08, 2019, 02:27:30 PM
Quote from: imtommygunn on April 08, 2019, 02:16:33 PM
Hard to beat Line of Duty. Great show.

Have you worked out who "H" is yet?

Too obvious who they're suggesting is it not!
I believe there is one last series after this one so plenty of twists to come. It'll not be him.

Is it just me or are they using their getaway vechicles (Black Range rovers) as their daily mode of transport.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: imtommygunn on April 08, 2019, 03:41:18 PM
Quote from: johnnycool on April 08, 2019, 02:27:30 PM
Quote from: imtommygunn on April 08, 2019, 02:16:33 PM
Hard to beat Line of Duty. Great show.

Have you worked out who "H" is yet?

Too obvious who they're suggesting is it not!

Hope so. I think it ruins it a bit if it's him.

I couldn't pick up who was on the 6th photo either that the woman id'd? Was that intentional or was I just being slow on the uptake though lol.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Franko on April 08, 2019, 03:47:27 PM
Quote from: johnnycool on April 08, 2019, 02:27:30 PM
Quote from: imtommygunn on April 08, 2019, 02:16:33 PM
Hard to beat Line of Duty. Great show.

Have you worked out who "H" is yet?

Too obvious who they're suggesting is it not!

It can't be Hastings can it??

It would have to be a hugely incompetent criminal overlord that uses the first letter of his (her?) surname as their call sign.

Great show.

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on April 08, 2019, 03:54:50 PM
Quote from: Franko on April 08, 2019, 03:47:27 PM
Quote from: johnnycool on April 08, 2019, 02:27:30 PM
Quote from: imtommygunn on April 08, 2019, 02:16:33 PM
Hard to beat Line of Duty. Great show.

Have you worked out who "H" is yet?

Too obvious who they're suggesting is it not!

It can't be Hastings can it??

It would have to be a hugely incompetent criminal overlord that uses the first letter of his (her?) surname as their call sign.

Great show.

Why would a criminal mastermind not be able to pay his poxy bill at the Premier Inn??!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: johnnycool on April 08, 2019, 04:06:42 PM
Quote from: screenexile on April 08, 2019, 03:54:50 PM
Quote from: Franko on April 08, 2019, 03:47:27 PM
Quote from: johnnycool on April 08, 2019, 02:27:30 PM
Quote from: imtommygunn on April 08, 2019, 02:16:33 PM
Hard to beat Line of Duty. Great show.

Have you worked out who "H" is yet?

Too obvious who they're suggesting is it not!

It can't be Hastings can it??

It would have to be a hugely incompetent criminal overlord that uses the first letter of his (her?) surname as their call sign.

Great show.

Why would a criminal mastermind not be able to pay his poxy bill at the Premier Inn??!!

Because he's spunked all his money on a divorce and black range rovers for the lads and lady to fly about in.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: imtommygunn on April 08, 2019, 04:14:24 PM
He's not even divorced yet though.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: johnnycool on April 08, 2019, 04:16:04 PM
Quote from: imtommygunn on April 08, 2019, 04:14:24 PM
He's not even divorced yet though.

True.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: imtommygunn on April 08, 2019, 04:48:03 PM
They can't make that the twist surely... As someone said H seems a bit obvious lol.

I read an alternative theory that it was Kate. If it's not Dunbar it has to be someone who's been prevalent in the first few series too you would think and most of them have either been arrested/murdered lol.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Smokin Joe on April 08, 2019, 05:28:54 PM
Is it just me who wishes that Line Of Duty would have a new storyline?

It kinda stretches the whole thing beyond the realms of even pretend realism that it would be someone within AC10 the whole time (and not the 6 people that have already been fingered as being the bent AC10 copper).

I'd love to have seen this series just have a story that wasn't related to Tommy Hunter's gang, where we find out that yet another AC10 person has supposedly been rogue this whole time.

I love the show, but wonder why they keeping going to this well.

But maybe I'm on my own.......
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on April 08, 2019, 08:56:34 PM
Quote from: screenexile on April 08, 2019, 03:54:50 PM
Quote from: Franko on April 08, 2019, 03:47:27 PM
Quote from: johnnycool on April 08, 2019, 02:27:30 PM
Quote from: imtommygunn on April 08, 2019, 02:16:33 PM
Hard to beat Line of Duty. Great show.

Have you worked out who "H" is yet?

Too obvious who they're suggesting is it not!

It can't be Hastings can it??

It would have to be a hugely incompetent criminal overlord that uses the first letter of his (her?) surname as their call sign.

Great show.

Why would a criminal mastermind not be able to pay his poxy bill at the Premier Inn??!!
It is a bit too obvious though,  "H" and we have a dodgy chap called Hastings, with secrets  looking very suspicious, worriedly squinting through his office window at the goings on, with a northern Irish accent and one who you can trust no further than you can throw John Delaney.

It can't be him, he's just a normal nordie, there must be some other "H".
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: imtommygunn on April 08, 2019, 09:00:48 PM
Reading a social media thread that reckons it's Hargreaves - the big rough Yorkshire guy who's he'd of the murder dept( whatever it's called) . He has been in it all long.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on April 08, 2019, 09:17:16 PM
Quote from: Main Street on April 08, 2019, 08:56:34 PM
Quote from: screenexile on April 08, 2019, 03:54:50 PM
Quote from: Franko on April 08, 2019, 03:47:27 PM
Quote from: johnnycool on April 08, 2019, 02:27:30 PM
Quote from: imtommygunn on April 08, 2019, 02:16:33 PM
Hard to beat Line of Duty. Great show.

Have you worked out who "H" is yet?

Too obvious who they're suggesting is it not!

It can't be Hastings can it??

It would have to be a hugely incompetent criminal overlord that uses the first letter of his (her?) surname as their call sign.

Great show.

Why would a criminal mastermind not be able to pay his poxy bill at the Premier Inn??!!
It is a bit too obvious though,  "H" and we have a dodgy chap called Hastings, with secrets  looking very suspicious, worriedly squinting through his office window at the goings on, with a northern Irish accent and one who you can trust no further than you can throw John Delaney.

It can't be him, he's just a normal nordie, there must be some other "H".


Do you think I came up the Lagan in a bubble laddie???
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on April 08, 2019, 10:03:11 PM
Quote from: imtommygunn on April 08, 2019, 09:00:48 PM
Reading a social media thread that reckons it's Hargreaves - the big rough Yorkshire guy who's he'd of the murder dept( whatever it's called) . He has been in it all long.
Archie from Emmerdale.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: imtommygunn on April 09, 2019, 09:15:06 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on April 08, 2019, 10:03:11 PM
Quote from: imtommygunn on April 08, 2019, 09:00:48 PM
Reading a social media thread that reckons it's Hargreaves - the big rough Yorkshire guy who's he'd of the murder dept( whatever it's called) . He has been in it all long.
Archie from Emmerdale.

So it is!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on April 09, 2019, 10:48:02 AM
Quote from: imtommygunn on April 09, 2019, 09:15:06 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on April 08, 2019, 10:03:11 PM
Quote from: imtommygunn on April 08, 2019, 09:00:48 PM
Reading a social media thread that reckons it's Hargreaves - the big rough Yorkshire guy who's he'd of the murder dept( whatever it's called) . He has been in it all long.
Archie from Emmerdale.

So it is!

Too obvious that its Hastings, there seems to be a bit of a media drive from the shows bosses to make him seem like the mystical 'H'.  could be Hargreaves or could be Kate or Steve.  I think its Kate.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on April 09, 2019, 11:39:51 AM
Quote from: screenexile on April 08, 2019, 09:17:16 PM
Quote from: Main Street on April 08, 2019, 08:56:34 PM
Quote from: screenexile on April 08, 2019, 03:54:50 PM
Quote from: Franko on April 08, 2019, 03:47:27 PM
Quote from: johnnycool on April 08, 2019, 02:27:30 PM
Quote from: imtommygunn on April 08, 2019, 02:16:33 PM
Hard to beat Line of Duty. Great show.

Have you worked out who "H" is yet?

Too obvious who they're suggesting is it not!

It can't be Hastings can it??

It would have to be a hugely incompetent criminal overlord that uses the first letter of his (her?) surname as their call sign.

Great show.

Why would a criminal mastermind not be able to pay his poxy bill at the Premier Inn??!!
It is a bit too obvious though,  "H" and we have a dodgy chap called Hastings, with secrets  looking very suspicious, worriedly squinting through his office window at the goings on, with a northern Irish accent and one who you can trust no further than you can throw John Delaney.

It can't be him, he's just a normal nordie, there must be some other "H".


Do you think I came up the Lagan in a bubble laddie???
Maybe so, if you didn't realise that I was just agreeing with you and the general gist. ;D
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: general on April 09, 2019, 03:45:31 PM
Started watching line of duty - from the beginning on Sunday evening. Good Show.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on April 09, 2019, 08:57:10 PM
Fleabag. Absolute genius.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: BennyCake on April 09, 2019, 10:48:15 PM
Quote from: gallsman on April 09, 2019, 08:57:10 PM
Fleabag. Absolute genius.

Is that the one with Rik Mayall's 'son'?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on April 09, 2019, 11:02:32 PM
Quote from: gallsman on April 09, 2019, 08:57:10 PM
Fleabag. Absolute genius.

YES!!! Absolutely the best thing that's been on TV for a while!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggy90 on April 10, 2019, 10:42:51 PM
Just watched the whole of the Prime Suspect series. I don't think there's ever been a better "cop show".
Helen Mirren was absolutely superb as Jane Tennison; warts and all.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on April 10, 2019, 11:06:40 PM
Quote from: ziggy90 on April 10, 2019, 10:42:51 PM
Just watched the whole of the Prime Suspect series. I don't think there's ever been a better "cop show".
Helen Mirren was absolutely superb as Jane Tennison; warts and all.

Outstanding show!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Taylor on April 11, 2019, 09:55:37 AM
Quote from: screenexile on April 09, 2019, 11:02:32 PM
Quote from: gallsman on April 09, 2019, 08:57:10 PM
Fleabag. Absolute genius.

YES!!! Absolutely the best thing that's been on TV for a while!!

Watched the first few episodes.
Its a warts and all show thats for sure.

Suprised it is a BBC show given its so risque
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on April 11, 2019, 10:35:50 AM
Quote from: ziggy90 on April 10, 2019, 10:42:51 PM
Just watched the whole of the Prime Suspect series. I don't think there's ever been a better "cop show".
Helen Mirren was absolutely superb as Jane Tennison; warts and all.

Was looking it up last week and thinking about giving it a go.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggy90 on April 11, 2019, 10:56:35 AM
Do, it's brilliant.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on April 11, 2019, 11:37:33 AM
Quote from: Taylor on April 11, 2019, 09:55:37 AM
Quote from: screenexile on April 09, 2019, 11:02:32 PM
Quote from: gallsman on April 09, 2019, 08:57:10 PM
Fleabag. Absolute genius.

YES!!! Absolutely the best thing that's been on TV for a while!!

Watched the first few episodes.
Its a warts and all show thats for sure.

Suprised it is a BBC show given its so risque

Go through it all. The secund season isn't quite as dark but is more laugh out loud funny.

It's the best British comedy in a long, long time.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Taylor on April 11, 2019, 12:10:43 PM
Quote from: gallsman on April 11, 2019, 11:37:33 AM
Quote from: Taylor on April 11, 2019, 09:55:37 AM
Quote from: screenexile on April 09, 2019, 11:02:32 PM
Quote from: gallsman on April 09, 2019, 08:57:10 PM
Fleabag. Absolute genius.

YES!!! Absolutely the best thing that's been on TV for a while!!

Watched the first few episodes.
Its a warts and all show thats for sure.

Suprised it is a BBC show given its so risque

Go through it all. The secund season isn't quite as dark but is more laugh out loud funny.

It's the best British comedy in a long, long time.

Will try it again gallsman.

Hasnt been many laugh out loud moments so far - more cringe or 'oh f**k me' moments (like flicking the bean to Obama  :o  )
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: BennyCake on April 17, 2019, 03:31:49 PM
I'm probably late to this show, but I've been really enjoying 'Porters' on Dave.

The girl in the coma episode was hilarious.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on April 17, 2019, 03:42:17 PM
Ricky Gervais 'Afterlife'. Like him or loathe him please give it a try. One the funniest / most depressing things Ive watched in a while.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Ball Hopper on April 18, 2019, 11:20:24 PM
Enjoying Murphy's Law with James Nesbitt...from 2001.

Line of Duty next.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on April 19, 2019, 07:27:13 AM
After Life is curious, just how would a nasty narcissist troll, experience grief? exactly as you might imagine a self obsessed fat slob would, they'd make it all about themselves, all of the time.  By contrast there is in the background, a story of a real deep despair as experienced by homeless man called Tim.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on April 19, 2019, 12:56:55 PM
Just after finishing Prime Suspect.  Started off well but got worse as it went on.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lenny on April 19, 2019, 01:49:42 PM
Quote from: Jeepers Creepers on April 17, 2019, 03:42:17 PM
Ricky Gervais 'Afterlife'. Like him or loathe him please give it a try. One the funniest / most depressing things Ive watched in a while.

Is it meant to be a comedy? I watched the first 2 episodes and didn't laugh once. I loved the office so I do get gervais' humour but unless it starts to get funny in the next few episodes I'm just not getting it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on April 19, 2019, 02:01:25 PM
Quote from: lenny on April 19, 2019, 01:49:42 PM
Quote from: Jeepers Creepers on April 17, 2019, 03:42:17 PM
Ricky Gervais 'Afterlife'. Like him or loathe him please give it a try. One the funniest / most depressing things Ive watched in a while.

Is it meant to be a comedy? I watched the first 2 episodes and didn't laugh once. I loved the office so I do get gervais' humour but unless it starts to get funny in the next few episodes I'm just not getting it.

You didn't laugh at his conversation with the ginger kid in the schoolyard??

Was the funniest bit about it I thought that and the date he went on... oh and his Da has a few good lines as well.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Esmarelda on April 19, 2019, 02:09:22 PM
Quote from: screenexile on April 19, 2019, 02:01:25 PM
Quote from: lenny on April 19, 2019, 01:49:42 PM
Quote from: Jeepers Creepers on April 17, 2019, 03:42:17 PM
Ricky Gervais 'Afterlife'. Like him or loathe him please give it a try. One the funniest / most depressing things Ive watched in a while.

Is it meant to be a comedy? I watched the first 2 episodes and didn't laugh once. I loved the office so I do get gervais' humour but unless it starts to get funny in the next few episodes I'm just not getting it.

You didn't laugh at his conversation with the ginger kid in the schoolyard??

Was the funniest bit about it I thought that and the date he went on... oh and his Da has a few good lines as well.
How he dealt with the postman was my personal favourite. Also his line to the nun.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lenny on April 19, 2019, 07:08:45 PM
Quote from: screenexile on April 19, 2019, 02:01:25 PM
Quote from: lenny on April 19, 2019, 01:49:42 PM
Quote from: Jeepers Creepers on April 17, 2019, 03:42:17 PM
Ricky Gervais 'Afterlife'. Like him or loathe him please give it a try. One the funniest / most depressing things Ive watched in a while.

Is it meant to be a comedy? I watched the first 2 episodes and didn't laugh once. I loved the office so I do get gervais' humour but unless it starts to get funny in the next few episodes I'm just not getting it.

You didn't laugh at his conversation with the ginger kid in the schoolyard??

Was the funniest bit about it I thought that and the date he went on... oh and his Da has a few good lines as well.

In fairness the line to the ginger kid was very funny but that was the only bit I found funny. I might give it another go to see if I'm missing something.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: thewobbler on April 19, 2019, 07:48:26 PM
I couldn't warm to Afterlife myself, and I'd both be a Gervais fan, and appreciative of very dark humour.

Can't even explain why. Maybe the lack of backbone in the supporting cast.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on April 19, 2019, 08:43:54 PM
Quote from: lenny on April 19, 2019, 01:49:42 PM
Quote from: Jeepers Creepers on April 17, 2019, 03:42:17 PM
Ricky Gervais 'Afterlife'. Like him or loathe him please give it a try. One the funniest / most depressing things Ive watched in a while.

Is it meant to be a comedy? I watched the first 2 episodes and didn't laugh once. I loved the office so I do get gervais' humour but unless it starts to get funny in the next few episodes I'm just not getting it.
It's not funny per se, it's humorous.
It's the type of humour at the expense of the arsehole narcissist  who's so self absorbed that he lacks any empathy.  He wonders out loud what he'll talk about when he'll meet up on a first date "oh I know, I'll talk about myself", the way he apologises for his father in the nursing home because the father embarrasses him.
It's the totally absurd scenario played out in the last two episodes  where he hasn't got a scooby doo about what he has just done, nor does he care, it barely registers, he's beyond the pale.

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on April 23, 2019, 10:41:37 AM
Just watched Line of Duty class episode!!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on April 23, 2019, 10:44:12 AM
Ya wee gobshite
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Targetman on April 23, 2019, 02:05:57 PM
Undercover John came to a bad end, another cracking episode!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on April 23, 2019, 02:16:50 PM
Quote from: Targetman on April 23, 2019, 02:05:57 PM
Undercover John came to a bad end, another cracking episode!!
Come on lads you all know the rules. It's the recommendations page, not the spoilers page hence GoT was taken out of here.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on April 23, 2019, 05:50:07 PM
Widow on ITV is a decent watch. Kate Beckinsale is still looking the part!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on April 23, 2019, 10:47:45 PM
You on Netflix was surprisingly pretty good. A stalker drama told mainly from his deluded 'good hearted' perspective.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on April 26, 2019, 09:44:29 AM
Das Boot is excellent! One of best shows that I've watched in a while.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ONeill on April 26, 2019, 09:01:38 PM
Enjoyed Fleabag. Lunatics not so much.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on April 26, 2019, 10:30:53 PM
Anyone watched Jamestown? Tempted to start it here.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on April 27, 2019, 04:42:26 PM
Started Black Mirror the other day. On the home straight now - brilliant show.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Mayo4Sam on April 30, 2019, 12:47:22 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on April 27, 2019, 04:42:26 PM
Started Black Mirror the other day. On the home straight now - brilliant show.

I'd struggle to watch more than one or two back to back, some of them are very disturbing
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Mayo4Sam on April 30, 2019, 12:49:01 PM
Anyone know where I could get a not so legal version of GoT?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on April 30, 2019, 01:07:44 PM
Quote from: Mayo4Sam on April 30, 2019, 12:49:01 PM
Anyone know where I could get a not so legal version of GoT?

Showbox
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Mayo4Sam on April 30, 2019, 02:20:57 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on April 30, 2019, 01:07:44 PM
Quote from: Mayo4Sam on April 30, 2019, 12:49:01 PM
Anyone know where I could get a not so legal version of GoT?

Showbox

Cheers, I'm on all apple devices though, never seemed to work. Used to have a great site which I just cannot remember the f**king name of, no load of ads.
Anymore suggestions?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on April 30, 2019, 02:26:50 PM
https://www2.watchmovie.io/
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Mayo4Sam on April 30, 2019, 02:51:08 PM
Quote from: screenexile on April 30, 2019, 02:26:50 PM
https://www2.watchmovie.io/
Good man, thanks
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: TheOptimist on May 01, 2019, 10:37:53 AM
Quote from: screenexile on April 23, 2019, 10:41:37 AM
Just watched Line of Duty class episode!!!

Can't believe there isn't more talk on this. Line of Duty and Peaky Blinders have been my two favourite shows over the past 4 or 5 years.

The plotlines are brilliant, clever and layered and acting is great. Can't wait to the 90 minute finale on Sunday.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on May 01, 2019, 11:17:14 AM
Quote from: TheOptimist on May 01, 2019, 10:37:53 AM
Quote from: screenexile on April 23, 2019, 10:41:37 AM
Just watched Line of Duty class episode!!!

Can't believe there isn't more talk on this. Line of Duty and Peaky Blinders have been my two favourite shows over the past 4 or 5 years.

The plotlines are brilliant, clever and layered and acting is great. Can't wait to the 90 minute finale on Sunday.


Me too but I hope they put this H thing to bed and start a fresh storyline the next time with a few more fresh faces getting more screen time in AC12 I think the next season is the time to change things up a bit!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on May 01, 2019, 03:23:54 PM
Quote from: TheOptimist on May 01, 2019, 10:37:53 AM
Quote from: screenexile on April 23, 2019, 10:41:37 AM
Just watched Line of Duty class episode!!!

Can't believe there isn't more talk on this. Line of Duty and Peaky Blinders have been my two favourite shows over the past 4 or 5 years.

The plotlines are brilliant, clever and layered and acting is great. Can't wait to the 90 minute finale on Sunday.

Watch both but think that Peaky Blinders is pretty average, great setting and production though.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on May 05, 2019, 11:34:43 PM
Quote from: screenexile on May 01, 2019, 11:17:14 AM
Quote from: TheOptimist on May 01, 2019, 10:37:53 AM
Quote from: screenexile on April 23, 2019, 10:41:37 AM
Just watched Line of Duty class episode!!!

Can't believe there isn't more talk on this. Line of Duty and Peaky Blinders have been my two favourite shows over the past 4 or 5 years.

The plotlines are brilliant, clever and layered and acting is great. Can't wait to the 90 minute finale on Sunday.


Me too but I hope they put this H thing to bed and start a fresh storyline the next time with a few more fresh faces getting more screen time in AC12 I think the next season is the time to change things up a bit!!
It's an absolute truth that the defenders of the realm are just one or two bad apples short of being truly righteous.

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on May 06, 2019, 12:40:35 AM
Get Shorty, the Chris O'Dowd 2 series tv remake of the movie is very good, feels wrong to like it but it's good.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on May 07, 2019, 09:18:41 AM
Quote from: bennydorano on May 06, 2019, 12:40:35 AM
Get Shorty, the Chris O'Dowd 2 series tv remake of the movie is very good, feels wrong to like it but it's good.

I finished Season-2 at the weekend as well.  I like it, but it's the sort of thing I'd dip into now and again, rather than binge-watch. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on May 10, 2019, 10:06:00 PM
Chernobyl's first episode was impressive!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on May 10, 2019, 10:39:14 PM
Cardinal is a bit of alright considering, cannuck noir, a good stocking filler, based on books from crime novelist Giles Blunt, but I'm only in the door on the 3rd episode.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on May 11, 2019, 12:23:05 AM
Dead to me, Netflix
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: DrinkingHarp on May 11, 2019, 05:25:02 AM
Quote from: Taylor on April 11, 2019, 12:10:43 PM
Quote from: gallsman on April 11, 2019, 11:37:33 AM
Quote from: Taylor on April 11, 2019, 09:55:37 AM
Quote from: screenexile on April 09, 2019, 11:02:32 PM
Quote from: gallsman on April 09, 2019, 08:57:10 PM
Fleabag. Absolute genius.

YES!!! Absolutely the best thing that's been on TV for a while!!

Watched the first few episodes.
Its a warts and all show thats for sure.

Suprised it is a BBC show given its so risque

Go through it all. The secund season isn't quite as dark but is more laugh out loud funny.

It's the best British comedy in a long, long time.

Will try it again gallsman.

Hasnt been many laugh out loud moments so far - more cringe or 'oh f**k me' moments (like flicking the bean to Obama  :o  )

The first episode with the priest was sone of the funniest scenes ever on TV. Shame it's over.

White Gold was really good also but the last two episodes were sort of predictable would like to see a season three.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: BennyCake on May 11, 2019, 10:09:00 AM
Finally finished Breaking Bad.

It did drag on a bit but I did enjoy the final season. I got that one watched in a few days. Really enjoyed that one. Thank god it's over though. Only took me from last September! :D
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: RedHand88 on May 11, 2019, 10:23:49 AM
The looming tower, good show, if you liked homeland you'll like this.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on May 15, 2019, 11:18:53 AM
Black Mirror June 5th!!!!

The cast looks very decent with Topher Grace/Miley Cyrus/Andrew Scott/Anthony Mackie.

It will hopefully be better than Bandersnatch which was alright as a concept but never really took hold.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on May 15, 2019, 12:07:54 PM
Enjoying Chernobyl on Sky Atlantic, although the "ey oop, lad" accents of some of the characters takes a bit of getting used to.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Solo_run on May 21, 2019, 10:40:30 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on May 15, 2019, 12:07:54 PM
Enjoying Chernobyl on Sky Atlantic, although the "ey oop, lad" accents of some of the characters takes a bit of getting used to.

Who needs fictional TV shows when you have this on. It's dark, intense and captivating.

The only annoyance I have is the range of accents in it. Should have made it authentic and used Russian actors with subs
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on May 21, 2019, 10:46:22 PM
Quote from: Solo_run on May 21, 2019, 10:40:30 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on May 15, 2019, 12:07:54 PM
Enjoying Chernobyl on Sky Atlantic, although the "ey oop, lad" accents of some of the characters takes a bit of getting used to.

Who needs fictional TV shows when you have this on. It's dark, intense and captivating.

The only annoyance I have is the range of accents in it. Should have made it authentic and used Russian actors with subs
Absolutely grim but compelling viewing tonight.

I've got used to the accents now.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Solo_run on May 21, 2019, 10:49:48 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on May 21, 2019, 10:46:22 PM
Quote from: Solo_run on May 21, 2019, 10:40:30 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on May 15, 2019, 12:07:54 PM
Enjoying Chernobyl on Sky Atlantic, although the "ey oop, lad" accents of some of the characters takes a bit of getting used to.

Who needs fictional TV shows when you have this on. It's dark, intense and captivating.

The only annoyance I have is the range of accents in it. Should have made it authentic and used Russian actors with subs
Absolutely grim but compelling viewing tonight.

I've got used to the accents now.

I have only just finished the first episode. I will be catching up with it all before I go to sleep. Can't stop watching it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on May 22, 2019, 01:26:41 AM
f**king Trevor!!! Can't believe he got work again after what he did to little Mo ... #Chernobyl
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gerrykeegan on May 22, 2019, 06:47:05 AM
I had to Google the cast as I knew the voice. He's been to the  buffet bar a few times since he battered Mo
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on May 22, 2019, 08:27:23 AM
The Virtues. Typical grim but compelling from Shane Meadows. I am and not looking fed to the 2nd episode. Stephen Graham is brilliant.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: take_yer_points on May 23, 2019, 09:09:18 PM
Free Solo just started on channel 4, very good show
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: playwiththewind1st on May 23, 2019, 09:56:12 PM
Quote from: Jeepers Creepers on May 22, 2019, 08:27:23 AM
The Virtues. Typical grim but compelling from Shane Meadows. I am and not looking fed to the 2nd episode. Stephen Graham is brilliant.

Bit weird but well worth watching so far. Mr. Graham has been spending more time in Belfast!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on May 23, 2019, 11:00:53 PM
Quote from: take_yer_points on May 23, 2019, 09:09:18 PM
Free Solo just started on channel 4, very good show
That was nuts!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on May 23, 2019, 11:06:04 PM
Watching the second series of Killing Eve! Top notch
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on May 23, 2019, 11:15:04 PM
Quote from: take_yer_points on May 23, 2019, 09:09:18 PM
Free Solo just started on channel 4, very good show

Man.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Denn Forever on May 24, 2019, 11:46:02 AM
Quote from: Jeepers Creepers on May 23, 2019, 11:15:04 PM
Quote from: take_yer_points on May 23, 2019, 09:09:18 PM
Free Solo just started on channel 4, very good show

Man.

It was amazing.  The power he had in his hands and fingers.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: johnnycool on May 24, 2019, 12:02:35 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on May 23, 2019, 11:06:04 PM
Watching the second series of Killing Eve! Top notch

Is that on iplayer?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: TabClear on May 24, 2019, 03:06:30 PM
The Big Bang Theory finished last night with a great finale. I know its not everyone's cup of tea but it has been consistently one of the best comedies of the last decade for me.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on May 24, 2019, 04:27:09 PM
Quote from: TabClear on May 24, 2019, 03:06:30 PM
The Big Bang Theory finished last night with a great finale. I know its not everyone's cup of tea but it has been consistently one of the best comedies of the last decade for me.

Has it?? Really?

It was a decent concept at the start but then became a constant stream of cheese and rehashed jokes like HIMYM and Friends before it. It was fine for 2/3 series but it hasn't had it for a long time now!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: themac_23 on May 25, 2019, 08:16:54 AM
Finished season 3 of Gomorrah last night, easily one of the best things I've watched, even with the subtitles it's really gripping. I remember watching the first season and thinking how raw it was, after looking into it there was a good reason, bar 4-5 main characters a lot of the parts were played by actual young lads who were caught up in that world in Naples and it really shone through, great show I'd highly recommend it and looking forward to the next season
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Esmarelda on May 25, 2019, 06:22:12 PM
Quote from: Solo_run on May 21, 2019, 10:40:30 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on May 15, 2019, 12:07:54 PM
Enjoying Chernobyl on Sky Atlantic, although the "ey oop, lad" accents of some of the characters takes a bit of getting used to.

Who needs fictional TV shows when you have this on. It's dark, intense and captivating.

The only annoyance I have is the range of accents in it. Should have made it authentic and used Russian actors with subs
Couldn't agree more. Accents, while not ruining it, make it hard to take seriously. Why didn't they just make a fictional show about Sellafield?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on May 25, 2019, 07:24:31 PM
It's been widely praised for it's approach and not adopting corny Russian accents funnily enough. I think it works well here, have seen it being awful elsewhere tho, most notably in Alexander (The Great) that was just awful.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on June 05, 2019, 06:47:02 PM
Suburra on Netflix -  a Crime drama / Mafiosa type thing based in Rome is pretty good, just finished S1.

Gomorrah S4 returns in June to Sky as well.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: imtommygunn on June 05, 2019, 07:22:15 PM
life in pieces on amazon. It's hilarious.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on June 05, 2019, 09:33:21 PM
Good first episode of Killing Eve S2. Don't think the show is as great as made out but it's entertaining.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Newbridge Exile on June 05, 2019, 09:55:48 PM
 three episodes in and Jack Ryan on Amazon Prime pretty decent viewing
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on June 06, 2019, 12:46:17 AM
Chernobyl was pretty much a masterpiece of storytelling what a great series and it's done and dusted so can't be ruined which is great!!

Black Mirror is still excellent watched all 3 today and have to say the Smithereens episode is my favourite. I'm a big fan of Andrew Scott and he puts in a great performance.

Striking Vipers is a close second and is probably a real classic episode along the lines of San Junipero etc with VR and relationships getting mixed up it's one that could happen soon!

The Miley Cyrus episode was a bit shit really wasn't a fan!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Godsown on June 06, 2019, 01:34:40 AM
Quote from: bennydorano on June 05, 2019, 06:47:02 PM
Suburra on Netflix -  a Crime drama / Mafiosa type thing based in Rome is pretty good, just finished S1.

Dubbing is terrible on this show

Gomorrah S4 returns in June to Sky as well.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Owen Brannigan on June 06, 2019, 07:45:22 AM
Quote from: Esmarelda on May 25, 2019, 06:22:12 PM
Quote from: Solo_run on May 21, 2019, 10:40:30 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on May 15, 2019, 12:07:54 PM
Enjoying Chernobyl on Sky Atlantic, although the "ey oop, lad" accents of some of the characters takes a bit of getting used to.

Who needs fictional TV shows when you have this on. It's dark, intense and captivating.

The only annoyance I have is the range of accents in it. Should have made it authentic and used Russian actors with subs
Couldn't agree more. Accents, while not ruining it, make it hard to take seriously. Why didn't they just make a fictional show about Sellafield?

No need, it had its own meltdown and fire that was largely covered up in 1957.  UK government just changed its name from Windscale to Sellafield, built some more storage ponds and threw the remains of the nuclear material into them and set up the nuclear dustbin for the world.  The ponds are now breaking down and possibly leaking, so they are being emptied in a very slow and dangerous process. The waste water flows into the Irish Sean and the tide carries it away from Britain.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windscale_fire (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windscale_fire)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on June 06, 2019, 08:21:08 AM
Quote from: Godsown on June 06, 2019, 01:34:40 AM
Quote from: bennydorano on June 05, 2019, 06:47:02 PM
Suburra on Netflix -  a Crime drama / Mafiosa type thing based in Rome is pretty good, just finished S1.

Dubbing is terrible on this show

Gomorrah S4 returns in June to Sky as well.
Change the settings, I prefer the original voices with subtitles
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Godsown on June 06, 2019, 08:28:22 AM
Quote from: bennydorano on June 06, 2019, 08:21:08 AM
Quote from: Godsown on June 06, 2019, 01:34:40 AM
Quote from: bennydorano on June 05, 2019, 06:47:02 PM
Suburra on Netflix -  a Crime drama / Mafiosa type thing based in Rome is pretty good, just finished S1.

Dubbing is terrible on this show

Gomorrah S4 returns in June to Sky as well.
Change the settings, I prefer the original voices with subtitles

👍
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: straightred on June 06, 2019, 09:50:39 AM
When they see us - 4 part mini series on Netflix about the wrongful conviction of 5 kids for the rape of a woman in central park new york in 1989. Very good.... and Trump was as big a buffoon back then as he is now !
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tyrone girl on June 06, 2019, 09:58:44 AM
Theres no place like Tyrone!!! Give me strength.
Did anyone watch this? I never watched a bigger pile of dung in my life  :o
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on June 06, 2019, 12:58:17 PM
For any Deadwood fans, the movie that aired on HBO last Friday is excellent.

Two hours way too much of course to wrap everything up satisfactorily and sadly no Powers Boothe but should enjoyable to all fans.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: general_lee on June 06, 2019, 01:07:30 PM
Quote from: tyrone girl on June 06, 2019, 09:58:44 AM
Theres no place like Tyrone!!! Give me strength.
Did anyone watch this? I never watched a bigger pile of dung in my life  :o
Never seen a bigger pile of shite in my life. Must need to be Protestant to find it funny
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Hereiam on June 06, 2019, 01:52:03 PM
A protestant show for the protestant people.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on June 06, 2019, 03:49:34 PM
Do they not like Abba?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on June 07, 2019, 08:26:28 AM
Quote from: Hereiam on June 06, 2019, 01:52:03 PM
A protestant show for the protestant people.

Why are you bringing religion in on this? seems a bit strange
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on June 07, 2019, 09:50:00 AM
I thought Chernobyl was top class.  I obviously knew about the disaster but I don't think I really took notice of the scale of it until this show.

For me the accents were not a problem at all.  I would much prefer that to either subtitles or awful Russian accents (unless we can drag John Malkovich in to play all the parts).
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on June 07, 2019, 09:52:22 AM
The last episode of The Virtues is as intense a bit of Telly as you're likely to see. Hard watch but superb.

Chernobyl was excellent as well.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on June 07, 2019, 10:38:39 AM
Virtues was excellent. Grim stuff from the start interlaced with the odd bit of humour
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: maddog on June 07, 2019, 11:06:33 AM
Quote from: bennydorano on June 07, 2019, 09:52:22 AM
The last episode of The Virtues is as intense a bit of Telly as you're likely to see. Hard watch but superb.

Chernobyl was excellent as well.

Both really gripping shows. The scene in Chernobyl where they had to run out onto the roof for 90seconds to get rid of the lumps of graphite was mixture of suffocating / claustophic. Shooting the animals was depressing. Watching the virtues i said to the missus that's not set in Ireland. Why she says? Because pubs don't look like that in Ireland. (Last episode that big grey pub i'll bet was derbyshire/south yorkshire)
Anyway great TV. At the moment i think we are getting some of the best TV ever shows like the above, all the HBO stuff etc and some of the absolute dregs Love island Towie etc. Very polarised. Then isn't everything at the minute.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on June 07, 2019, 11:08:13 AM
Quote from: maddog on June 07, 2019, 11:06:33 AM
Quote from: bennydorano on June 07, 2019, 09:52:22 AM
The last episode of The Virtues is as intense a bit of Telly as you're likely to see. Hard watch but superb.

Chernobyl was excellent as well.

Both really gripping shows. The scene in Chernobyl where they had to run out onto the roof for 90seconds to get rid of the lumps of graphite was mixture of suffocating / claustophic. Shooting the animals was depressing. Watching the virtues i said to the missus that's not set in Ireland. Why she says? Because pubs don't look like that in Ireland. (Last episode that big grey pub i'll bet was derbyshire/south yorkshire)
Anyway great TV. At the moment i think we are getting some of the best TV ever shows like the above, all the HBO stuff etc and some of the absolute dregs Love island Towie etc. Very polarised. Then isn't everything at the minute.

Said that myself after the last episode when he ordered a pint of stout and there was a pumping match at the bar. That's not how stout is served here!!

Haven't seen the last episode of Virtues yet will watch it tonight.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on June 07, 2019, 11:10:15 AM
Aye looked at the end and it only said based in Sheffield

Youth club tits
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: maddog on June 07, 2019, 11:12:44 AM
Quote from: screenexile on June 07, 2019, 11:08:13 AM
Quote from: maddog on June 07, 2019, 11:06:33 AM
Quote from: bennydorano on June 07, 2019, 09:52:22 AM
The last episode of The Virtues is as intense a bit of Telly as you're likely to see. Hard watch but superb.

Chernobyl was excellent as well.

Both really gripping shows. The scene in Chernobyl where they had to run out onto the roof for 90seconds to get rid of the lumps of graphite was mixture of suffocating / claustophic. Shooting the animals was depressing. Watching the virtues i said to the missus that's not set in Ireland. Why she says? Because pubs don't look like that in Ireland. (Last episode that big grey pub i'll bet was derbyshire/south yorkshire)
Anyway great TV. At the moment i think we are getting some of the best TV ever shows like the above, all the HBO stuff etc and some of the absolute dregs Love island Towie etc. Very polarised. Then isn't everything at the minute.

Said that myself after the last episode when he ordered a pint of stout and there was a pumping match at the bar. That's not how stout is served here!!

Haven't seen the last episode of Virtues yet will watch it tonight.

Right enough, is there any beer served like that on a pulled hand pump in Ireland ? You would see it a lot in North of England but not so much here in Birmingham.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on June 08, 2019, 07:08:01 PM
Virtues was grim lads but well written and well acted a quality show.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: DrinkingHarp on June 08, 2019, 08:41:23 PM
Anyone watch Good Omens yet? On Amazon and the previews look good.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tbrick18 on June 09, 2019, 10:23:47 AM
Quote from: tyrone girl on June 06, 2019, 09:58:44 AM
Theres no place like Tyrone!!! Give me strength.
Did anyone watch this? I never watched a bigger pile of dung in my life  :o

Sure it's a true representation of the people of tirrone so it is. 😂😂😂
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Harold Disgracey on June 10, 2019, 11:53:03 PM
Enjoyed the new Matt Berry show, the Year of the Rabbit on Channel 4. A very sweary, funny Victorian era version of the Sweeney.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Newbridge Exile on June 12, 2019, 01:42:14 PM
Quote from: Newbridge Exile on June 05, 2019, 09:55:48 PM
three episodes in and Jack Ryan on Amazon Prime pretty decent viewing
Finished the first series last night ,  I really enjoyed it ,
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Insane Bolt on June 12, 2019, 03:13:48 PM
Riviera....4/10....women will love for the fashion alone😩
Fauda....7/10.....enjoyed it despite the terrible dubbing
Black Crows.....what can I say.....so bad I had to watch it all.....29 episodes 😭
Just started Sleeper Cell.....seems quite good.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JoG2 on June 12, 2019, 03:29:02 PM
When They See Us - 9/10. Excellent, hard hitting.
Animal Kingdom - 8/10. New season on the go, good show
Mum - 7.5/10. Decent show, though a couple of characters fairly annoying
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on June 12, 2019, 05:29:00 PM
Quote from: Insane Bolt on June 12, 2019, 03:13:48 PM
Riviera....4/10....women will love for the fashion alone😩
Fauda....7/10.....enjoyed it despite the terrible dubbing
Black Crows.....what can I say.....so bad I had to watch it all.....29 episodes 😭
Just started Sleeper Cell.....seems quite good.

Watched it in the original with subtitles. Far better experience. Dubs are for mugs.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Insane Bolt on June 12, 2019, 06:37:44 PM
Quote from: gallsman on June 12, 2019, 05:29:00 PM
Quote from: Insane Bolt on June 12, 2019, 03:13:48 PM
Riviera....4/10....women will love for the fashion alone😩
Fauda....7/10.....enjoyed it despite the terrible dubbing
Black Crows.....what can I say.....so bad I had to watch it all.....29 episodes 😭
Just started Sleeper Cell.....seems quite good.

Watched it in the original with subtitles. Far better experience. Dubs are for mugs.

Might have been subtitles 😂....enjoyed it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Eamonnca1 on June 12, 2019, 06:43:06 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on May 25, 2019, 07:24:31 PM
It's been widely praised for it's approach and not adopting corny Russian accents funnily enough. I think it works well here, have seen it being awful elsewhere tho, most notably in Alexander (The Great) that was just awful.

What a godawful film that was. Constant hopping around between three timelines, terrible casting of Angelina Joile and Colin Farrell who were supposed to be mother and son, confusing editing of battle scenes where you can't see what's going on, and Macedonians with Irish accents.

(https://i.imgflip.com/nr38l.jpg)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Mayo4Sam on June 12, 2019, 08:30:52 PM
Quote from: TheOptimist on May 01, 2019, 10:37:53 AM
Quote from: screenexile on April 23, 2019, 10:41:37 AM
Just watched Line of Duty class episode!!!

Can't believe there isn't more talk on this. Line of Duty and Peaky Blinders have been my two favourite shows over the past 4 or 5 years.

The plotlines are brilliant, clever and layered and acting is great. Can't wait to the 90 minute finale on Sunday.

Just finished the first series of Line of Duty, only ok.
Some of it was cringely over dramatic and unbelievable
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Don Johnson on June 12, 2019, 08:45:02 PM
There's a good accompanying podcast to Chernobyl where the show runner Craig Mazin explains a lot of stuff he added/removed from the show, including his decision not to have the actors put on accents. Basically he didn't want to distract from their performances and the story with a hammy Ruskie accent, fair enough decision in the end given how the show turned out.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on June 12, 2019, 08:54:04 PM
Quote from: Don Johnson on June 12, 2019, 08:45:02 PM
There's a good accompanying podcast to Chernobyl where the show runner Craig Mazin explains a lot of stuff he added/removed from the show, including his decision not to have the actors put on accents. Basically he didn't want to distract from their performances and the story with a hammy Ruskie accent, fair enough decision in the end given how the show turned out.
Ah cheers Don. I follow him on Twitter and he did a fairly long thread about this stuff but obviously handier to navigate via podcast.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Nanderson on June 12, 2019, 10:44:17 PM
Quote from: Newbridge Exile on June 12, 2019, 01:42:14 PM
Quote from: Newbridge Exile on June 05, 2019, 09:55:48 PM
three episodes in and Jack Ryan on Amazon Prime pretty decent viewing
Finished the first series last night ,  I really enjoyed it ,
I second this. Can't wait for the second series to be released. Plenty of twists to keep the viewer engaged
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on June 15, 2019, 11:49:11 AM
What we do in the Shadows - The TV series.

I watched the movie a year or so ago and didn't like it at all but the Series has been really really funny. On BBC2 / i player.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: BennyCake on June 15, 2019, 12:45:17 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on June 06, 2019, 03:49:34 PM
Do they not like Abba?

;D

They keep the toasters in the cupboard.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ONeill on June 16, 2019, 11:02:58 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on June 15, 2019, 11:49:11 AM
What we do in the Shadows - The TV series.

I watched the movie a year or so ago and didn't like it at all but the Series has been really really funny. On BBC2 / i player.

Took a while to warm up.  Episodes 6 and 7 very funny.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on June 16, 2019, 11:10:26 PM
Quote from: ONeill on June 16, 2019, 11:02:58 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on June 15, 2019, 11:49:11 AM
What we do in the Shadows - The TV series.

I watched the movie a year or so ago and didn't like it at all but the Series has been really really funny. On BBC2 / i player.

Took a while to warm up.  Episodes 6 and 7 very funny.

FFS! Watched the first 4 and was happy enough it wasn't worth persevering with now I'm gonna have to finish it!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Insane Bolt on June 17, 2019, 02:53:50 PM
Finished Sleeper Cell....final two episodes a bit watery, but overall not bad.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Minder on June 19, 2019, 09:06:05 PM
Gomorrah season 4 now available to download on Sky
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on June 19, 2019, 11:15:18 PM
Black Monday on Sky Atlantic is good. Well street comedy with a Blaxplotation vibe, Don Cheadle stars.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on June 20, 2019, 11:45:52 PM
4 episodes into Season 4 Gomorrah and it's as good as ever. Genny is a brilliant character!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: square_ball on June 29, 2019, 09:56:07 PM
The Tommy Tiernan Show on RTE is superb.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on June 29, 2019, 10:17:28 PM
Quote from: square_ball on June 29, 2019, 09:56:07 PM
The Tommy Tiernan Show on RTE is superb.
Agreed, though he's as unpolished as it goes for a presenter he has the knack to let the guests feel comfortable to talk about anything, they just cant stop talking and Tommy just listens.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on June 29, 2019, 11:03:02 PM
Quote from: Main Street on June 29, 2019, 10:17:28 PM
Quote from: square_ball on June 29, 2019, 09:56:07 PM
The Tommy Tiernan Show on RTE is superb.
Agreed, though he's as unpolished as it goes for a presenter he has the knack to let the guests feel comfortable to talk about anything, they just cant stop talking and Tommy just listens.
Really?! I always thought he'd be too chaotic to be any good. Will give it a shot.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: mrdeeds on June 29, 2019, 11:29:31 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on June 29, 2019, 11:03:02 PM
Quote from: Main Street on June 29, 2019, 10:17:28 PM
Quote from: square_ball on June 29, 2019, 09:56:07 PM
The Tommy Tiernan Show on RTE is superb.
Agreed, though he's as unpolished as it goes for a presenter he has the knack to let the guests feel comfortable to talk about anything, they just cant stop talking and Tommy just listens.
Really?! I always thought he'd be too chaotic to be any good. Will give it a shot.

He is a top class interviewer.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: BennyCake on June 29, 2019, 11:38:29 PM
Guests really do open up with Tommy. Rather than the usual bullshit, like lets see you win that gold medal or let's talk about your new book, guests aren't plugging anything

Some cracking interviews he's done. I laughed me hole off at the Frank Maloney interview. Or whatever name he/she is going by now.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Hardy on June 30, 2019, 08:46:50 AM
Yes - one of the very few must see items on TV.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: square_ball on June 30, 2019, 12:19:07 PM
Quote from: BennyCake on June 29, 2019, 11:38:29 PM
Guests really do open up with Tommy. Rather than the usual bullshit, like lets see you win that gold medal or let's talk about your new book, guests aren't plugging anything

Some cracking interviews he's done. I laughed me hole off at the Frank Maloney interview. Or whatever name he/she is going by now.

That's what makes it work in my eyes. Obviously there's a little bit of self promotion being on it but there no albums or films or whatever else being rammed down your throat and you find out a little more about these people. Tommy not knowing who he he will be interviewing (genuine I think) is genius. The Paul McGrath one is a personal favourite.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on July 05, 2019, 10:13:31 PM
Stranger Things 3 is excellent!!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on July 05, 2019, 11:14:31 PM
Quote from: screenexile on July 05, 2019, 10:13:31 PM
Stranger Things 3 is excellent!!!
You watched it all? I'm wrecked but ploughing into episode 5 now  :'(
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on July 05, 2019, 11:40:50 PM
Got 3 done yesterday and just finishing the last this evening with my wife being away for the night.

Setting up for a huge finale!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: RedHand88 on July 06, 2019, 11:21:01 AM
Quote from: screenexile on July 05, 2019, 10:13:31 PM
Stranger Things 3 is excellent!!!

Struggled through 2nd series and parked it halfway through. Will have to get right back into it again I doubt.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on July 06, 2019, 12:07:05 PM
Quote from: RedHand88 on July 06, 2019, 11:21:01 AM
Quote from: screenexile on July 05, 2019, 10:13:31 PM
Stranger Things 3 is excellent!!!

Struggled through 2nd series and parked it halfway through. Will have to get right back into it again I doubt.
3 is significantly better than 2. I think after the success of 1 they struggled a bit with ideas for 2.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on July 06, 2019, 12:23:55 PM
I really enjoyed 2. Looking forward to getting stuck into 3 tonight
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: imtommygunn on July 06, 2019, 03:21:41 PM
Yeah I liked 2 as well. Looking forward to 3.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on July 07, 2019, 10:14:38 PM
Strangers things 3 is all that and then some.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on July 08, 2019, 07:10:50 AM
Stranger Things 3 is more of the same. Just rehashing the same story from 1 and 2.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on July 08, 2019, 01:07:02 PM
Alibi (uk) has already begun the screening of Waco, a 6 part dramatisation of the siege and massacre at Waco of 76 members of an offshoot  7 day Adventists type church in 1993. It's very good.

Waco: The Rules of Engagement 1997 is a classic documentary
https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/waco-the-rules-of-engagement-1997 (https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/waco-the-rules-of-engagement-1997)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: imtommygunn on July 08, 2019, 01:21:37 PM
Anyone watching last series of Gotham? Used to enjoy it but the last season is garbage.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on July 10, 2019, 10:35:39 PM
Watching Waco on one of the lesser Satellite channels (Alibi / on demand) it is very good. Some big name actors in it for such a low profile show. Taylor Kitsch as David Koresh is brilliant.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on July 10, 2019, 10:38:40 PM
8 days to the moon and back on BBC 2 was very good. If anyone has half an interest, it's a must watch. Reconstruction of the moon landing using the actual audio of all involved.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Ball Hopper on July 10, 2019, 10:42:28 PM
Just finished Acceptable Risk, shown first in 2017 on RTE.  Set in Dublin, 6 episodes in total.

Very enjoyable.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on July 10, 2019, 11:11:28 PM
Quote from: Jeepers Creepers on July 10, 2019, 10:38:40 PM
8 days to the moon and back on BBC 2 was very good. If anyone has half an interest, it's a must watch. Reconstruction of the moon landing using the actual audio of all involved.
Get yourself to the cinema to see Apollo 11. Absolutely fantastic piece of work.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: brokencrossbar1 on July 11, 2019, 08:56:03 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on July 10, 2019, 11:11:28 PM
Quote from: Jeepers Creepers on July 10, 2019, 10:38:40 PM
8 days to the moon and back on BBC 2 was very good. If anyone has half an interest, it's a must watch. Reconstruction of the moon landing using the actual audio of all involved.
Get yourself to the cinema to see Apollo 11. Absolutely fantastic piece of work.

All fake news....never happened :P
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on July 11, 2019, 10:34:43 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on July 10, 2019, 11:11:28 PM
Quote from: Jeepers Creepers on July 10, 2019, 10:38:40 PM
8 days to the moon and back on BBC 2 was very good. If anyone has half an interest, it's a must watch. Reconstruction of the moon landing using the actual audio of all involved.
Get yourself to the cinema to see Apollo 11. Absolutely fantastic piece of work.

Bet you loved First Man too.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on July 11, 2019, 11:18:39 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on July 11, 2019, 10:34:43 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on July 10, 2019, 11:11:28 PM
Quote from: Jeepers Creepers on July 10, 2019, 10:38:40 PM
8 days to the moon and back on BBC 2 was very good. If anyone has half an interest, it's a must watch. Reconstruction of the moon landing using the actual audio of all involved.
Get yourself to the cinema to see Apollo 11. Absolutely fantastic piece of work.

Bet you loved First Man too.
First man was excellent
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: mrdeeds on August 01, 2019, 10:53:15 PM
New season of Money Heist is still quality.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on August 02, 2019, 12:42:48 AM
Quote from: mrdeeds on August 01, 2019, 10:53:15 PM
New season of Money Heist is still quality.
Is that the dubbed American accented English version?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: mrdeeds on August 02, 2019, 01:25:17 PM
Quote from: Main Street on August 02, 2019, 12:42:48 AM
Quote from: mrdeeds on August 01, 2019, 10:53:15 PM
New season of Money Heist is still quality.
Is that the dubbed American accented English version?

You can watch dubbed or with subtitles instead.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on August 02, 2019, 01:30:51 PM
Quote from: mrdeeds on August 02, 2019, 01:25:17 PM
Quote from: Main Street on August 02, 2019, 12:42:48 AM
Quote from: mrdeeds on August 01, 2019, 10:53:15 PM
New season of Money Heist is still quality.
Is that the dubbed American accented English version?

You can watch dubbed or with subtitles instead.

Probably better watching it in Spanish with subtitles. Thought initially the third season was just going to be a complete copy of season 1 but got interesting towards the end. Now I have to wait for season 4 though whenever that might be
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tyroneman on August 02, 2019, 01:55:32 PM
That new Sky show 'Manifest' is pure dung..can't believe there are so many actors out or work when you see the standard in these shows.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on August 03, 2019, 02:18:47 AM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on August 02, 2019, 01:30:51 PM
Quote from: mrdeeds on August 02, 2019, 01:25:17 PM
Quote from: Main Street on August 02, 2019, 12:42:48 AM
Quote from: mrdeeds on August 01, 2019, 10:53:15 PM
New season of Money Heist is still quality.
Is that the dubbed American accented English version?

You can watch dubbed or with subtitles instead.

Probably better watching it in Spanish with subtitles. Thought initially the third season was just going to be a complete copy of season 1 but got interesting towards the end. Now I have to wait for season 4 though whenever that might be
Agreed, the original with english subtitles is more tolerable than the dubbed version.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on August 06, 2019, 01:19:47 PM
Der Pass, a German show downloadable from Sky Atlantic is very good.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: BennyCake on August 08, 2019, 09:16:04 PM
'When Michael Met Davey' is on again tonight on RTE 1 at 10.45pm.

Enjoyed it the other night. The wee lad is a real character and GAA mad.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on August 08, 2019, 09:38:30 PM
Just started the new Sky Atlantic offering Euphoria, it is excellent, but holy f**k it is brutal at times, funny & disturbing - if it's anyway realistic of modern youth!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on August 09, 2019, 12:34:54 AM
Have threatened to watch it but read there's some dodgy moments in it.

I imagine it to be a bit like Skins which was enjoyable but probably an over dramatic take on teenage life.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on August 09, 2019, 01:07:08 AM
As I have an open generous mind I'll watch the first episode (with great trepitude), teenagers can make my skin crawl.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on August 09, 2019, 03:46:08 PM
Another great Michael Portillo fronted Documentary on Channel 5 / on demand - The trouble with the Tories.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on August 09, 2019, 10:51:05 PM
Quote from: BennyCake on August 08, 2019, 09:16:04 PM
'When Michael Met Davey' is on again tonight on RTE 1 at 10.45pm.

Enjoyed it the other night. The wee lad is a real character and GAA mad.
That was a brilliant program.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Ball Hopper on August 10, 2019, 12:15:02 AM
Quote from: Main Street on August 09, 2019, 10:51:05 PM
Quote from: BennyCake on August 08, 2019, 09:16:04 PM
'When Michael Met Davey' is on again tonight on RTE 1 at 10.45pm.

Enjoyed it the other night. The wee lad is a real character and GAA mad.
That was a brilliant program.

Any link to this?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on August 10, 2019, 02:07:33 PM
Quote from: Ball Hopper on August 10, 2019, 12:15:02 AM
Quote from: Main Street on August 09, 2019, 10:51:05 PM
Quote from: BennyCake on August 08, 2019, 09:16:04 PM
'When Michael Met Davey' is on again tonight on RTE 1 at 10.45pm.

Enjoyed it the other night. The wee lad is a real character and GAA mad.
That was a brilliant program.

Any link to this?
It's on RTE player.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on August 13, 2019, 04:39:27 PM
Euphoria was first class.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on August 16, 2019, 12:00:22 AM
Quote from: bennydorano on August 13, 2019, 04:39:27 PM
Euphoria was first class.

It is but... Holy f**k!!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on August 16, 2019, 11:18:03 AM
Quote from: screenexile on August 16, 2019, 12:00:22 AM
Quote from: bennydorano on August 13, 2019, 04:39:27 PM
Euphoria was first class.

It is but... Holy f**k!!!
;D The missus said the other night there is apparently a good teen drama on, "why don't we watch it this evening with the boys". The elder two are 12 and 15.

Anyway it got late and they had no interest so we watched a part of the first episode ourselves. Jesus Christ! It may be about teens but it's certainly not for a 12 year old or a 15 year old to watch with their Ma and Da!  :o
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Minder on August 16, 2019, 05:19:10 PM
Mindhunter season 2 on Netflix
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on August 16, 2019, 06:56:14 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on August 16, 2019, 11:18:03 AM
Quote from: screenexile on August 16, 2019, 12:00:22 AM
Quote from: bennydorano on August 13, 2019, 04:39:27 PM
Euphoria was first class.

It is but... Holy f**k!!!
;D The missus said the other night there is apparently a good teen drama on, "why don't we watch it this evening with the boys". The elder two are 12 and 15.

Anyway it got late and they had no interest so we watched a part of the first episode ourselves. Jesus Christ! It may be about teens but it's certainly not for a 12 year old or a 15 year old to watch with their Ma and Da!  :o
It is a poor reflection though when the character with integrity, about the only one in the whole drama, is the guy who deals drugs to teens.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on August 18, 2019, 12:34:59 AM
Quote from: Minder on August 16, 2019, 05:19:10 PM
Mindhunter season 2 on Netflix
I'm 2 episodes in, it's class so far.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on August 18, 2019, 11:05:29 PM
When they see us... brutal
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: take_yer_points on August 18, 2019, 11:21:01 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on August 18, 2019, 11:05:29 PM
When they see us... brutal

Excellent show, surreal story.

Oprah Winfrey did an hour long show with the cast and the fellas themselves afterwards. All still very raw for one of them in particular, heartbreaking. It's on Netflix too
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on August 18, 2019, 11:22:31 PM
Quote from: take_yer_points on August 18, 2019, 11:21:01 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on August 18, 2019, 11:05:29 PM
When they see us... brutal

Excellent show, surreal story.

Oprah Winfrey did an hour long show with the cast and the fellas themselves afterwards. All still very raw for one of them in particular, heartbreaking. It's on Netflix too

I honestly cried in each episode! You leave it very angry
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on August 19, 2019, 10:19:30 AM
Im sure it has been mentioned already, but Dark on Netflix is fantastic
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: mrdeeds on August 19, 2019, 11:29:56 AM
Just done Narcos Mexico. Maybe not as good as the Colombian one but an interesting story all the same.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on August 19, 2019, 12:48:00 PM
Euphoria is a good watch. Dark enough at times. God help anyone with teenage daughters!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on August 22, 2019, 02:44:42 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on August 18, 2019, 11:22:31 PM
Quote from: take_yer_points on August 18, 2019, 11:21:01 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on August 18, 2019, 11:05:29 PM
When they see us... brutal

Excellent show, surreal story.

Oprah Winfrey did an hour long show with the cast and the fellas themselves afterwards. All still very raw for one of them in particular, heartbreaking. It's on Netflix too

I honestly cried in each episode! You leave it very angry
Why the histrionics? the accused were found guilty in a court of law by a jury, based on the evidence presented in court.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: mrdeeds on August 22, 2019, 08:23:58 AM
Quote from: Main Street on August 22, 2019, 02:44:42 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on August 18, 2019, 11:22:31 PM
Quote from: take_yer_points on August 18, 2019, 11:21:01 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on August 18, 2019, 11:05:29 PM
When they see us... brutal

Excellent show, surreal story.

Oprah Winfrey did an hour long show with the cast and the fellas themselves afterwards. All still very raw for one of them in particular, heartbreaking. It's on Netflix too

I honestly cried in each episode! You leave it very angry
Why the histrionics? the accused were found guilty in a court of law by a jury, based on the evidence presented in court.

What evidence?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gander on August 22, 2019, 09:18:17 AM
Quote from: mrdeeds on August 22, 2019, 08:23:58 AM
Quote from: Main Street on August 22, 2019, 02:44:42 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on August 18, 2019, 11:22:31 PM
Quote from: take_yer_points on August 18, 2019, 11:21:01 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on August 18, 2019, 11:05:29 PM
When they see us... brutal

Excellent show, surreal story.

Oprah Winfrey did an hour long show with the cast and the fellas themselves afterwards. All still very raw for one of them in particular, heartbreaking. It's on Netflix too

I honestly cried in each episode! You leave it very angry
Why the histrionics? the accused were found guilty in a court of law by a jury, based on the evidence presented in court.

What evidence?

There was no evidence, cause they didnt do it
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on August 22, 2019, 09:20:53 AM
Watched Iron Cowboy on Netflix last night. A documentary about a guy who did 50 Ironman distance Triathlons in 50 consecutive days in each of the 50 American States.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on August 29, 2019, 09:52:24 PM
Succession from HBO. It's marvellous. Brian Cox is absolutely brilliant in it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on August 29, 2019, 10:16:23 PM
Quote from: gallsman on August 29, 2019, 09:52:24 PM
Succession from HBO. It's marvellous. Brian Cox is absolutely brilliant in it.

You're the second person I've heard say that must start it this weekend.

Anybody seen Chappelle's new show on  Netflix?? It's brilliant!!! I don't agree with a fair amount of it but it's very funny.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on August 29, 2019, 10:59:01 PM
Yup another thumbs up for Succession here
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on August 29, 2019, 11:21:57 PM
Quote from: gander on August 22, 2019, 09:18:17 AM
Quote from: mrdeeds on August 22, 2019, 08:23:58 AM
Quote from: Main Street on August 22, 2019, 02:44:42 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on August 18, 2019, 11:22:31 PM
Quote from: take_yer_points on August 18, 2019, 11:21:01 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on August 18, 2019, 11:05:29 PM
When they see us... brutal

Excellent show, surreal story.

Oprah Winfrey did an hour long show with the cast and the fellas themselves afterwards. All still very raw for one of them in particular, heartbreaking. It's on Netflix too

I honestly cried in each episode! You leave it very angry
Why the histrionics? the accused were found guilty in a court of law by a jury, based on the evidence presented in court.

What evidence?

There was no evidence, cause they didnt do it
Now you know they didn't do it, but at the time what were your thoughts or what would have beeen your thinking? Black kids on a late night violent rampage through central park, you can almost picture what happens next.
The evidence  -  confessions of the accused and a prosecutory narrative, no matter how ridiculous or dubious the confesssions were, they carried weight in the court, in a played upon existing atmosphere of racial prejudice.
At the time in the eyes of the public, they were guilty and the judgement was upheld, either they did it or they were there. Truth was not a part of that equation.
So much for the value of the statements "they were found guilty in a court of law"  or in other contexts "not found guilty in a court of law"

This 4 part drama was biased from the outset and primed for extracting emotional outrage from the viewer. They played down the very violent attack against that cyclist and another jogger, charges which the acused were not exonerated from in the 2002 review. 
The Ken Burns's 2 hour documentary, The Central Park Five, offers an exception account of the injustice, the new York racial context and the how it was possible to get that verdict.


Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on August 29, 2019, 11:32:41 PM
Quote from: Main Street on August 29, 2019, 11:21:57 PM
Quote from: gander on August 22, 2019, 09:18:17 AM
Quote from: mrdeeds on August 22, 2019, 08:23:58 AM
Quote from: Main Street on August 22, 2019, 02:44:42 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on August 18, 2019, 11:22:31 PM
Quote from: take_yer_points on August 18, 2019, 11:21:01 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on August 18, 2019, 11:05:29 PM
When they see us... brutal

Excellent show, surreal story.

Oprah Winfrey did an hour long show with the cast and the fellas themselves afterwards. All still very raw for one of them in particular, heartbreaking. It's on Netflix too

I honestly cried in each episode! You leave it very angry
Why the histrionics? the accused were found guilty in a court of law by a jury, based on the evidence presented in court.

What evidence?

There was no evidence, cause they didnt do it
Now you know they didn't do it, but at the time what were your thoughts or what would have beeen your thinking? Black kids on a late night violent rampage through central park, you can almost picture what happens next.
The evidence  -  confessions of the accused and a prosecutory narrative, no matter how ridiculous or dubious the confesssions were, they carried weight in the court, in a played upon existing atmosphere of racial prejudice.
At the time in the eyes of the public, they were guilty and the judgement was upheld, either they did it or they were there. Truth was not a part of that equation.
So much for the value of the statements "they were found guilty in a court of law"  or in other contexts "not found guilty in a court of law"

This 4 part drama was biased from the outset and primed for extracting emotional outrage from the viewer. They played down the very violent attack against that cyclist and another jogger, charges which the acused were not exonerated from in the 2002 review. 
The Ken Burns's 2 hour documentary, The Central Park Five, offers an exception account of the injustice, the new York racial context and the how it was possible to get that verdict.

So at the time did they have physical evidence? Some of the lads were 15, Out of the amount of lads they picked up they were always going to get a confession or two. In this case they managed to extract five confessions. You'll be telling me you believe the Birmingham six were guilty, you tosser
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on August 29, 2019, 11:34:48 PM
Brassic on Sky One - surprisingly enough was very good, some funny easy viewing, last episode was a but meh tho. Same writer as Shameless apparently, wasn't a huge fan of it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Dinny Breen on September 01, 2019, 09:50:45 AM
The Boys on Amazon. Really good show, Karl Urban is great but his NZ meets Cockney mash up of an accent can't be by design.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on September 01, 2019, 10:30:58 AM
Peaky Blinders still going for style over substance. Wouldn't be much left if they cut out all the slow motion walking scenes.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on September 01, 2019, 10:37:36 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on September 01, 2019, 10:30:58 AM
Peaky Blinders still going for style over substance. Wouldn't be much left if they cut out all the slow motion walking scenes.

Very true. It's away to the dogs. Thinking I'm going to pack it in.

Working Moms on Netflix is a good easy watch type show.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tbrick18 on September 03, 2019, 11:30:44 AM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on September 01, 2019, 09:50:45 AM
The Boys on Amazon. Really good show, Karl Urban is great but his NZ meets Cockney mash up of an accent can't be by design.

+1 really good show.

Peaky Blinders has lost the run of itself a bit I think.
As already mentioned, style over substance so far. I'll stick with it, but so far this season is not the best.
Started watching Carnival Row last night. First episode not bad.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on September 03, 2019, 11:33:49 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on September 01, 2019, 10:30:58 AM
Peaky Blinders still going for style over substance. Wouldn't be much left if they cut out all the slow motion walking scenes.

Thought that myself. You have one of the best actors in the business as the main man yet you spend most of the time having him walk around in slow motion to some gothy music. . . what a waste!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on September 07, 2019, 10:31:20 PM
I'm now a dedicated Our Boys buff since the Israeli prime minister denounced it from his pulpit.

What these rigteous morons don't get is that a denouncement is a priceless plug. If that prck doesn't like it,  it must be good.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Esmarelda on September 07, 2019, 11:09:35 PM
Quote from: screenexile on September 03, 2019, 11:33:49 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on September 01, 2019, 10:30:58 AM
Peaky Blinders still going for style over substance. Wouldn't be much left if they cut out all the slow motion walking scenes.

Thought that myself. You have one of the best actors in the business as the main man yet you spend most of the time having him walk around in slow motion to some gothy music. . . what a waste!!
I've thought this from the beginning and I don't think Murphy (if that's who you mean) is anywhere near the best in the business. If anything, hi co-stars show him up as being second rate. The guy who plays Arthur along with Hardy have performed much better in my opinion.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Norf Tyrone on September 08, 2019, 01:21:10 PM
Quote from: Esmarelda on September 07, 2019, 11:09:35 PM
Quote from: screenexile on September 03, 2019, 11:33:49 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on September 01, 2019, 10:30:58 AM
Peaky Blinders still going for style over substance. Wouldn't be much left if they cut out all the slow motion walking scenes.

Thought that myself. You have one of the best actors in the business as the main man yet you spend most of the time having him walk around in slow motion to some gothy music. . . what a waste!!
I've thought this from the beginning and I don't think Murphy (if that's who you mean) is anywhere near the best in the business. If anything, hi co-stars show him up as being second rate. The guy who plays Arthur along with Hardy have performed much better in my opinion.

Tom Hardy was superb as Alfie Solomans. I found him the most intimidating character in the show. Him and Helen McCrory as Polly are miles better than the rest.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: BennyCake on September 08, 2019, 10:45:13 PM
Been catching up with Mortimer and Whitehouse: Gone Fishing.

Very funny. Getting better and better. Great half hours viewing.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on September 16, 2019, 03:46:25 PM
Good episode of Peaky Blinders last night I thought. . . not sure what you lads are on about Cillian Murphy was excellent and the lad who plays Arthur over acts something shocking. Young Gleeson's Scottish accent is horrific the only one who could do it worse would be Gillen!!!

Anyone watched Temple yet? Heard good reviews and quite enjoyed the first episode.

Ballers is getting annoying now.

Has anyone watched State of the Union?? It looks to be getting good reviews think it's next up on the list. . . also Brassic??
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Taylor on September 16, 2019, 03:51:21 PM
Quote from: screenexile on September 16, 2019, 03:46:25 PM
Good episode of Peaky Blinders last night I thought. . . not sure what you lads are on about Cillian Murphy was excellent and the lad who plays Arthur over acts something shocking. Young Gleeson's Scottish accent is horrific the only one who could do it worse would be Gillen!!!

Anyone watched Temple yet? Heard good reviews and quite enjoyed the first episode.

Ballers is getting annoying now.

Has anyone watched State of the Union?? It looks to be getting good reviews think it's next up on the list. . . also Brassic??

Brassic is easy viewing - good to pass a couple of hours and M Keegan looks the part
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on September 16, 2019, 04:01:32 PM
Quote from: screenexile on September 16, 2019, 03:46:25 PM
Good episode of Peaky Blinders last night I thought. . . not sure what you lads are on about Cillian Murphy was excellent and the lad who plays Arthur over acts something shocking. Young Gleeson's Scottish accent is horrific the only one who could do it worse would be Gillen!!!

Anyone watched Temple yet? Heard good reviews and quite enjoyed the first episode.

Ballers is getting annoying now.

Has anyone watched State of the Union?? It looks to be getting good reviews think it's next up on the list. . . also Brassic??

I didn't think Gleesons accent was that bad, added to me hating the character actually. 

This is ballers last season, still enjoy it though.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on September 18, 2019, 12:37:45 AM
Loudest Voice is very good... probably over dramatised but seriously interesting and the acting is great. Crowe's exceptional but then he could always play the alpha males nearly better than anyone!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: johnnycool on September 30, 2019, 02:43:08 PM
Started watching Power on Netflix last night and have worked my way through two episodes.

Please tell me it gets better.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on September 30, 2019, 02:59:56 PM
Quote from: johnnycool on September 30, 2019, 02:43:08 PM
Started watching Power on Netflix last night and have worked my way through two episodes.

Please tell me it gets better.

I gave up midway through the 3rd series
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on September 30, 2019, 03:07:35 PM
Quote from: johnnycool on September 30, 2019, 02:43:08 PM
Started watching Power on Netflix last night and have worked my way through two episodes.

Please tell me it gets better.

Give up after 3-4 episodes. Though the acting was brutal.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Hound on September 30, 2019, 03:14:22 PM
Don't think I've seen it mentioned much on here, but I've recently watched the two seasons of Ozark and thought it was very good.

The first episode you can't help but wonder is this just a re-hash of Breaking Bad, but while there are some similarities, it's its own show and ends up very different (and how many Cops or US Presidents series has there been!)

I am a fan of Jason Bateman which helps, but I'd recommend it for anyone looking for a Netflix show to watch
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tyrone girl on September 30, 2019, 03:24:10 PM
Power is fantastic. Latest episode especially was superb.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on September 30, 2019, 03:34:12 PM
Unbelievable on Netflix is brilliant
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tbrick18 on September 30, 2019, 03:35:47 PM
Quote from: Jeepers Creepers on September 30, 2019, 03:07:35 PM
Quote from: johnnycool on September 30, 2019, 02:43:08 PM
Started watching Power on Netflix last night and have worked my way through two episodes.

Please tell me it gets better.

Give up after 3-4 episodes. Though the acting was brutal.

Just finished watching season 1.
Shite.
I wont be watching any more. Acting is awful and story isn't much better.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: johnnycool on September 30, 2019, 03:40:19 PM
Quote from: Hound on September 30, 2019, 03:14:22 PM
Don't think I've seen it mentioned much on here, but I've recently watched the two seasons of Ozark and thought it was very good.

The first episode you can't help but wonder is this just a re-hash of Breaking Bad, but while there are some similarities, it's its own show and ends up very different (and how many Cops or US Presidents series has there been!)

I am a fan of Jason Bateman which helps, but I'd recommend it for anyone looking for a Netflix show to watch

When is season 3 dropping?

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: J70 on September 30, 2019, 03:42:59 PM
Quote from: Hound on September 30, 2019, 03:14:22 PM
Don't think I've seen it mentioned much on here, but I've recently watched the two seasons of Ozark and thought it was very good.

The first episode you can't help but wonder is this just a re-hash of Breaking Bad, but while there are some similarities, it's its own show and ends up very different (and how many Cops or US Presidents series has there been!)

I am a fan of Jason Bateman which helps, but I'd recommend it for anyone looking for a Netflix show to watch

We watched the first season. I enjoyed it, without being overly riveted (its not a patch on the likes of Breaking Bad, but then the vast majority of shows aren't).

I'll watch the second season at some point, but there's other stuff I want to see first.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: J70 on September 30, 2019, 03:46:16 PM
PBS is airing the latest Ken Burns series, which is on the history of Country Music.

Very enjoyable watch. Follows his usual treatment style, although there are a lot more real life interviews given that a lot of the people are still alive, whereas some of his other series, such as on The Civil War or Prohibition or The Roosevelts would obviously rely a lot more on voiceovers and quotes.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on September 30, 2019, 04:00:47 PM
Quote from: johnnycool on September 30, 2019, 03:40:19 PM
Quote from: Hound on September 30, 2019, 03:14:22 PM
Don't think I've seen it mentioned much on here, but I've recently watched the two seasons of Ozark and thought it was very good.

The first episode you can't help but wonder is this just a re-hash of Breaking Bad, but while there are some similarities, it's its own show and ends up very different (and how many Cops or US Presidents series has there been!)

I am a fan of Jason Bateman which helps, but I'd recommend it for anyone looking for a Netflix show to watch

When is season 3 dropping?
Was season 2 any use? We started it but got distracted by something else meaning to come back to it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on September 30, 2019, 06:17:42 PM
Said it a few weeks ago and it needs repeating, Succession is absolutely brilliant.

Best show on TV at the minute by an absolute mile and anyone not on board with it is missing out.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: HiMucker on September 30, 2019, 07:30:40 PM
Top Boy. Brilliant. Like London version of the wire
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on September 30, 2019, 07:41:17 PM
Quote from: gallsman on September 30, 2019, 06:17:42 PM
Said it a few weeks ago and it needs repeating, Succession is absolutely brilliant.

Best show on TV at the minute by an absolute mile and anyone not on board with it is missing out.

Ill concur. Even the kinky stuff with the oul blade 😉😃
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on September 30, 2019, 08:33:49 PM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on September 30, 2019, 07:41:17 PM
Quote from: gallsman on September 30, 2019, 06:17:42 PM
Said it a few weeks ago and it needs repeating, Succession is absolutely brilliant.

Best show on TV at the minute by an absolute mile and anyone not on board with it is missing out.

Ill concur. Even the kinky stuff with the oul blade 😉😃

I'm not as big a fan of this as everyone else. It is good yes but it's not as good as made out I think. I'd have it on a par with Billions but not on the level of a Sopranos/West Wing/Breaking Bad etc.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Hound on September 30, 2019, 09:02:57 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on September 30, 2019, 04:00:47 PM
Quote from: johnnycool on September 30, 2019, 03:40:19 PM
Quote from: Hound on September 30, 2019, 03:14:22 PM
Don't think I've seen it mentioned much on here, but I've recently watched the two seasons of Ozark and thought it was very good.

The first episode you can't help but wonder is this just a re-hash of Breaking Bad, but while there are some similarities, it's its own show and ends up very different (and how many Cops or US Presidents series has there been!)

I am a fan of Jason Bateman which helps, but I'd recommend it for anyone looking for a Netflix show to watch

When is season 3 dropping?
Was season 2 any use? We started it but got distracted by something else meaning to come back to it.
I thought season 2 was better.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on September 30, 2019, 09:20:33 PM
Don't think season 3 is out for a while yet.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on September 30, 2019, 09:44:41 PM
Quote from: screenexile on September 30, 2019, 08:33:49 PM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on September 30, 2019, 07:41:17 PM
Quote from: gallsman on September 30, 2019, 06:17:42 PM
Said it a few weeks ago and it needs repeating, Succession is absolutely brilliant.

Best show on TV at the minute by an absolute mile and anyone not on board with it is missing out.

Ill concur. Even the kinky stuff with the oul blade 😉😃

I'm not as big a fan of this as everyone else. It is good yes but it's not as good as made out I think. I'd have it on a par with Billions but not on the level of a Sopranos/West Wing/Breaking Bad etc.

It's vastly superior to Billions ffs. Waaaaay better written, smarter, sharper.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on September 30, 2019, 11:08:40 PM
I think Succcession has fallen into a pit of regurgatating soap, when it looks like soap, smells like soap, it is soap.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on October 01, 2019, 09:31:23 AM
City on a Hill on Sky Atlantic is very good. Caught up on that Confession on ITV and have to say it's a fine piece of drama, Martin Freeman excellent as usual.

Succession is superb, so nuanced and funny. Culkin's character steals the show every scene.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: johnnycool on October 01, 2019, 11:35:02 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on September 30, 2019, 04:00:47 PM
Quote from: johnnycool on September 30, 2019, 03:40:19 PM
Quote from: Hound on September 30, 2019, 03:14:22 PM
Don't think I've seen it mentioned much on here, but I've recently watched the two seasons of Ozark and thought it was very good.

The first episode you can't help but wonder is this just a re-hash of Breaking Bad, but while there are some similarities, it's its own show and ends up very different (and how many Cops or US Presidents series has there been!)

I am a fan of Jason Bateman which helps, but I'd recommend it for anyone looking for a Netflix show to watch

When is season 3 dropping?
Was season 2 any use? We started it but got distracted by something else meaning to come back to it.

I thought Season 2 was good alright.

Waiting on Season 3.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tbrick18 on October 09, 2019, 10:57:18 AM
The Young Offenders on BBC3/Iplayer is one of the funniest shows I've seen in a long time.
Set in Cork its about 2 wee scumbags who aren't as bad as they seem to be.
Very very funny.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Denn Forever on October 09, 2019, 12:51:47 PM
Not a tv show but Midnight Run is on Film 4 this Friday at 21.00.  I wonder how well it'll hold up.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Olly on October 09, 2019, 09:34:43 PM
Watched Outnumbered on sky. It's a documentary about a family of 5 living in London. It's very well filmed and the people never look at the camera even though it's in the bedroom some times. Well worth the watching if you have sky.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on October 14, 2019, 09:31:30 PM
Quote from: screenexile on September 30, 2019, 08:33:49 PM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on September 30, 2019, 07:41:17 PM
Quote from: gallsman on September 30, 2019, 06:17:42 PM
Said it a few weeks ago and it needs repeating, Succession is absolutely brilliant.

Best show on TV at the minute by an absolute mile and anyone not on board with it is missing out.

Ill concur. Even the kinky stuff with the oul blade 😉😃

I'm not as big a fan of this as everyone else. It is good yes but it's not as good as made out I think. I'd have it on a par with Billions but not on the level of a Sopranos/West Wing/Breaking Bad etc.

Can I revise my opinion?? The 2nd season was pretty f**king class!!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: BennyCake on October 27, 2019, 12:08:48 AM
What's all this fuss around Fleabag? Started watching lately, and i don't see much to laugh about.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on October 28, 2019, 11:22:06 PM
Succession 2 droned on to another dead end, setting up the tv zombies for a s3. Why did they not just wind it up and say "its a wrap".
  Afaics the main entertainment  comes from the drone Kendall Roy character who is the spittin' image of and (probably) based upon Mark Zuckerberg.
I can't think of a more corporate lying sack of fascist sht than the public persona of Zuckerberg, the similarity with the on screeen depiction (Kendall Roy) in this drama is uncanny.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Solo_run on October 28, 2019, 11:41:23 PM
Have caught up with Titans (Comic) TV series and have thought the casting is spot on and well worth watching
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on October 29, 2019, 07:05:36 AM
Quote from: Main Street on October 28, 2019, 11:22:06 PM
Succession 2 droned on to another dead end, setting up the tv zombies for a s3. Why did they not just wind it up and say "its a wrap".
  Afaics the main entertainment  comes from the drone Kendall Roy character who is the spittin' image of and (probably) based upon Mark Zuckerberg.
I can't think of a more corporate lying sack of fascist sht than the public persona of Zuckerberg, the similarity with the on screeen depiction (Kendall Roy) in this drama is uncanny.

Do you copy and paste somebody else's opinion on every thread or just this one?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on October 29, 2019, 07:40:18 AM
 ;D
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Taylor on October 29, 2019, 07:44:12 AM
Thought last nights episode of Power was as good as there has been in a long time.

Finale next week (possibly)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tyrone girl on October 29, 2019, 03:02:12 PM
I didnt enjoy last nights so much. Thought there were bits that were a bit wtf.
Looking forward to next weeks but think its like a mid season finale. There are a few episodes in January i think to tie it up.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Taylor on October 29, 2019, 03:40:25 PM
Quote from: tyrone girl on October 29, 2019, 03:02:12 PM
I didnt enjoy last nights so much. Thought there were bits that were a bit wtf.
Looking forward to next weeks but think its like a mid season finale. There are a few episodes in January i think to tie it up.

The WTF bits could have been that so much was happening - given how the last few episodes have went it was about time they had a good episode
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tyrone girl on October 29, 2019, 05:02:40 PM
The way that ***** was killed didnt fit with the image though.
Couple of other things i thought this is going a bit off the script type of thing. I actually really enjoyed the 2 episodes before that.

Really looking forward to next weeks. Some show.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: macdanger2 on October 30, 2019, 09:23:00 AM
Have been watching Perpetual Grace LTD on TG4, it's very good
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Cunny Funt on October 30, 2019, 04:28:53 PM
I'm watching Mr. Mercedes season 3 at the moment, Kate Mulgrew who was mostly known for playing captain Janeway in Star trek is one of the most psychotic characters i have seen in a TV show.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on October 30, 2019, 04:34:42 PM
Quote from: Cunny Funt on October 30, 2019, 04:28:53 PM
I'm watching Mr. Mercedes season 3 at the moment, Kate Mulgrew who was mostly known for playing captain Janeway in Star trek is one of the most psychotic characters i have seen in a TV show.

She was very good in Orange is the New Black!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Cunny Funt on October 30, 2019, 05:43:23 PM
Quote from: screenexile on October 30, 2019, 04:34:42 PM
Quote from: Cunny Funt on October 30, 2019, 04:28:53 PM
I'm watching Mr. Mercedes season 3 at the moment, Kate Mulgrew who was mostly known for playing captain Janeway in Star trek is one of the most psychotic characters i have seen in a TV show.

She was very good in Orange is the New Black!!

Yeah plays that role well also, would remind me of Big B from the 80s TV show prisoner cell Block H.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: greatpoint on October 30, 2019, 06:17:46 PM
Quote from: Main Street on September 30, 2019, 11:08:40 PM
I think Succcession has fallen into a pit of regurgatating soap, when it looks like soap, smells like soap, it is soap.

You're on the money there.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Ball Hopper on October 30, 2019, 06:21:35 PM
Quote from: greatpoint on October 30, 2019, 06:17:46 PM
Quote from: Main Street on September 30, 2019, 11:08:40 PM
I think Succcession has fallen into a pit of regurgatating soap, when it looks like soap, smells like soap, it is soap.

You're on the money there.

Finished first season lately...didn't think it was anything special.  Well behind Billions in my opinion.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: greatpoint on October 30, 2019, 06:34:56 PM
Quote from: Ball Hopper on October 30, 2019, 06:21:35 PM
Quote from: greatpoint on October 30, 2019, 06:17:46 PM
Quote from: Main Street on September 30, 2019, 11:08:40 PM
I think Succcession has fallen into a pit of regurgatating soap, when it looks like soap, smells like soap, it is soap.

You're on the money there.

Finished first season lately...didn't think it was anything special.  Well behind Billions in my opinion.

I was questioning whether to keep going after a couple of episodes but the plot moves at such speed that I kept watching (easy to see why it's popular). It's a pity that most of the characters and the plot itself just aren't believable because the premise is interesting. I think the show presents itself as a lot more cerebral than it actually is.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Ambrose on October 31, 2019, 04:59:12 PM
Quote from: Taylor on October 29, 2019, 07:44:12 AM
Thought last nights episode of Power was as good as there has been in a long time.

Finale next week (possibly)

Hopefully both Ghost and Tommy get killed or locked up and this sh*t ends once and for all.

The first couple of seasons were pretty good but they are really dragging the arse out of it now.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tyrone girl on October 31, 2019, 05:06:36 PM
Proctor was my main man  :'(
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on November 05, 2019, 10:27:48 AM
Watched the new Jack Ryan over the weekend. . . It's easy enough watching "USA USA" shite but it's quite enjoyable a slod 7/10.

Finished The End of the F**king World this morning and really enjoyed it again. It's well written and acted with a brilliant soundtrack 8.5/10.

Looking forward to the conclusion of Dublin Murders tonight as well have really enjoyed it very dark!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Taylor on November 05, 2019, 10:42:50 AM
So Power finishes for a few months with a 'whodunit' style mystery.

Ghost was speaking to so many 'ghosts' last night it was ridiculous.

Last nights episode was a return to the shite of earlier episodes in this series.

Roll on January  ::)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on November 05, 2019, 11:17:21 AM
Quote from: screenexile on November 05, 2019, 10:27:48 AM
Watched the new Jack Ryan over the weekend. . . It's easy enough watching "USA USA" shite but it's quite enjoyable a slod 7/10.

Finished The End of the F**king World this morning and really enjoyed it again. It's well written and acted with a brilliant soundtrack 8.5/10.

Looking forward to the conclusion of Dublin Murders tonight as well have really enjoyed it very dark!

Didn't realise it finishes tonight! I have enjoyed this even though I don't normally like a murder mystery.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tyrone girl on November 06, 2019, 02:10:18 PM
Quote from: Taylor on November 05, 2019, 10:42:50 AM
So Power finishes for a few months with a 'whodunit' style mystery.

Ghost was speaking to so many 'ghosts' last night it was ridiculous.

Last nights episode was a return to the shite of earlier episodes in this series.

Roll on January  ::)

I feel this season they changed ghosts character a lot. Too many things didnt make sense.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on November 06, 2019, 02:31:52 PM
Slightly disappointed in the ending to Dublin Murders.  I have to assume with that ending that there will be another series?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on November 06, 2019, 03:22:40 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on November 06, 2019, 02:31:52 PM
Slightly disappointed in the ending to Dublin Murders.  I have to assume with that ending that there will be another series?

I would have to agree.  Thought there would have been some light shed on what happened when Adam was younger.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on November 06, 2019, 04:02:30 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on November 06, 2019, 02:31:52 PM
Slightly disappointed in the ending to Dublin Murders.  I have to assume with that ending that there will be another series?

This is a six-part book series written by Tana French - the first tv series was an adaptation of the first two books.  The next book features, mainly, Mackey (played by Nidge), while the rest of the books feature detectives that didn't feature at all in books 1 & 2.  Mackey's daughter features heavily in book 5, when she's a teenager.  The book series is highly recommended - I have enjoyed the adaptation also, but would have to say that it (nor the books) wouldn't be recommended for those who like things to finish neatly. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on November 06, 2019, 04:03:10 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on November 06, 2019, 02:31:52 PM
Slightly disappointed in the ending to Dublin Murders.  I have to assume with that ending that there will be another series?

Nothing concrete yet about another series. I really enjoyed all of it right up until the end when I finally realised they left some loose ends.

Before all of it I thought it was great good story well acted. The actress who plays Cassie and the other who played Roaslind were absolutely excellent throughout.

Enjoyed Varys' role as well!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on November 06, 2019, 09:03:20 PM
Quote from: screenexile on November 06, 2019, 04:03:10 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on November 06, 2019, 02:31:52 PM
Slightly disappointed in the ending to Dublin Murders.  I have to assume with that ending that there will be another series?

Nothing concrete yet about another series. I really enjoyed all of it right up until the end when I finally realised they left some loose ends.

Before all of it I thought it was great good story well acted. The actress who plays Cassie and the other who played Roaslind were absolutely excellent throughout.

Enjoyed Varys' role as well!

Well acted and the Love and hate guys were brilliant, life is full of unanswered questions and this finished like that. Might get into the books, didn't realise there was more to it, Nidge is brilliant a likeable rogue
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on November 06, 2019, 09:54:58 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on November 06, 2019, 04:02:30 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on November 06, 2019, 02:31:52 PM
Slightly disappointed in the ending to Dublin Murders.  I have to assume with that ending that there will be another series?

This is a six-part book series written by Tana French - the first tv series was an adaptation of the first two books.  The next book features, mainly, Mackey (played by Nidge), while the rest of the books feature detectives that didn't feature at all in books 1 & 2.  Mackey's daughter features heavily in book 5, when she's a teenager.  The book series is highly recommended - I have enjoyed the adaptation also, but would have to say that it (nor the books) wouldn't be recommended for those who like things to finish neatly.
I'd have the complete opposite opinion Billy, I thought the book (audio) was shíte but possibly that was because of the reader.
I only got half way through, pure agony. It's a story involving random individuals none of whom are recognisable to me as being remotely Dublinish. It's as if the author has written a book set in Dublin, but has never set foot in Dublin.
The tv drama is a mess from start to finish.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Ambrose on November 06, 2019, 11:33:22 PM
Quote from: tyrone girl on November 06, 2019, 02:10:18 PM
Quote from: Taylor on November 05, 2019, 10:42:50 AM
So Power finishes for a few months with a 'whodunit' style mystery.

Ghost was speaking to so many 'ghosts' last night it was ridiculous.

Last nights episode was a return to the shite of earlier episodes in this series.

Roll on January  ::)

I feel this season they changed ghosts character a lot. Too many things didnt make sense.

It's not exactly "Who Shot J.R." I don't think anyone cares at this stage.

Nice to see the ghost of Angie return.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ONeill on November 09, 2019, 08:49:22 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on November 06, 2019, 09:03:20 PM
Quote from: screenexile on November 06, 2019, 04:03:10 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on November 06, 2019, 02:31:52 PM
Slightly disappointed in the ending to Dublin Murders.  I have to assume with that ending that there will be another series?

Nothing concrete yet about another series. I really enjoyed all of it right up until the end when I finally realised they left some loose ends.

Before all of it I thought it was great good story well acted. The actress who plays Cassie and the other who played Roaslind were absolutely excellent throughout.

Enjoyed Varys' role as well!

Well acted and the Love and hate guys were brilliant, life is full of unanswered questions and this finished like that. Might get into the books, didn't realise there was more to it, Nidge is brilliant a likeable rogue

Didn't think the lead role was any way near brilliant. Stilted and as if he was on stage. Nidge is the man.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on November 11, 2019, 07:02:58 PM
As much as the whole Poppy / Armistice build up would give you the skitter - The documentary on BBC2 last night 'They shall not grow old' was fantastic, quite harrowing at times.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on November 11, 2019, 08:52:43 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on November 11, 2019, 07:02:58 PM
As much as the whole Poppy / Armistice build up would give you the skitter - The documentary on BBC2 last night 'They shall not grow old' was fantastic, quite harrowing at times.
Aye it's brilliant. The poor f**kers didn't know what they were letting themselves in for.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: dec on November 12, 2019, 02:05:20 AM
Quote from: bennydorano on November 11, 2019, 07:02:58 PM
As much as the whole Poppy / Armistice build up would give you the skitter - The documentary on BBC2 last night 'They shall not grow old' was fantastic, quite harrowing at times.

It is currently available on HBO here is the US. Took a quick look, I'll add that to my watchlist
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on November 12, 2019, 09:13:12 AM
Quote from: Main Street on November 06, 2019, 09:54:58 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on November 06, 2019, 04:02:30 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on November 06, 2019, 02:31:52 PM
Slightly disappointed in the ending to Dublin Murders.  I have to assume with that ending that there will be another series?

This is a six-part book series written by Tana French - the first tv series was an adaptation of the first two books.  The next book features, mainly, Mackey (played by Nidge), while the rest of the books feature detectives that didn't feature at all in books 1 & 2.  Mackey's daughter features heavily in book 5, when she's a teenager.  The book series is highly recommended - I have enjoyed the adaptation also, but would have to say that it (nor the books) wouldn't be recommended for those who like things to finish neatly.
I'd have the complete opposite opinion Billy, I thought the book (audio) was shíte but possibly that was because of the reader.
I only got half way through, pure agony. It's a story involving random individuals none of whom are recognisable to me as being remotely Dublinish. It's as if the author has written a book set in Dublin, but has never set foot in Dublin.
The tv drama is a mess from start to finish.

Can't be having audio-books at all - I don't think they work, for me anyway.  I think the books are very slow burners alright, but I wouldn't agree about the characters - she does set out however, to make them as unlikable as the 'baddies', for some reason.  Apart from Mackey. none of them are Dubs; they're all culchie cops, which is as it is in Dublin (or was until recently, anyway).  I think Dublin is always portrayed as the person's 'own' Dublin, and quite unrecognisable from our own personal Dublins, but I catch your drift.  TV drama is TV drama - apart from some notable exceptions, it never really captures the written word. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on November 12, 2019, 04:32:47 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on November 12, 2019, 09:13:12 AM
Quote from: Main Street on November 06, 2019, 09:54:58 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on November 06, 2019, 04:02:30 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on November 06, 2019, 02:31:52 PM
Slightly disappointed in the ending to Dublin Murders.  I have to assume with that ending that there will be another series?

This is a six-part book series written by Tana French - the first tv series was an adaptation of the first two books.  The next book features, mainly, Mackey (played by Nidge), while the rest of the books feature detectives that didn't feature at all in books 1 & 2.  Mackey's daughter features heavily in book 5, when she's a teenager.  The book series is highly recommended - I have enjoyed the adaptation also, but would have to say that it (nor the books) wouldn't be recommended for those who like things to finish neatly.
I'd have the complete opposite opinion Billy, I thought the book (audio) was shíte but possibly that was because of the reader.
I only got half way through, pure agony. It's a story involving random individuals none of whom are recognisable to me as being remotely Dublinish. It's as if the author has written a book set in Dublin, but has never set foot in Dublin.
The tv drama is a mess from start to finish.

Can't be having audio-books at all - I don't think they work, for me anyway.  I think the books are very slow burners alright, but I wouldn't agree about the characters - she does set out however, to make them as unlikable as the 'baddies', for some reason.  Apart from Mackey. none of them are Dubs; they're all culchie cops, which is as it is in Dublin (or was until recently, anyway).  I think Dublin is always portrayed as the person's 'own' Dublin, and quite unrecognisable from our own personal Dublins, but I catch your drift.  TV drama is TV drama - apart from some notable exceptions, it never really captures the written word.
In Dublin Murders the screenplay was poor as was  the direction , the characters empty of character, the acting was directed to be base level emotional - absent of nuance, the plot convoluted and not very captivating, one is left with a thread of a whodoneit and unresolved at that.

Compare that effort to say another Dublin based drama, Quirke,  which excels in all departments, photography, screeenplay, direction, atmosphere, each scene was magically created almost as good as Atonement, the casting was perfect the acting top notch,  topped off with a Gabriel Byrne performance at his best.  It didn't matter in the end who done what or why in Quirke.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on November 12, 2019, 05:04:07 PM
Bit harsh trying to compare Killian Scott to Gabriel Byrne!!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: WT4E on November 12, 2019, 09:04:06 PM
Top Boy - whose seen it

Gotta get that food to make those peas innnit. Ye get me fam!

Im about 4 episodes into season 3 and really enjoying it!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gerrykeegan on November 12, 2019, 09:10:58 PM
Quote from: WT4E on November 12, 2019, 09:04:06 PM
Top Boy - whose seen it

Gotta get that food to make those peas innnit. Ye get me fam!

Im about 4 episodes into season 3 and really enjoying it!
Yes we think it's very good. Hard to understand. I assume no one watches it without the subtitles.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: clarshack on November 12, 2019, 10:22:20 PM
The Mandalorian episode 1 was surprisingly good.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: dec on November 12, 2019, 10:56:23 PM
Quote from: clarshack on November 12, 2019, 10:22:20 PM
The Mandalorian episode 1 was surprisingly good.

Are you in the US? I thought Disney+ hadn't launched in UK/Ireland yet?

I will probably wait a bit before signing up though the kids might want it sooner.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: DrinkingHarp on November 13, 2019, 04:34:19 AM
Quote from: tbrick18 on October 09, 2019, 10:57:18 AM
The Young Offenders on BBC3/Iplayer is one of the funniest shows I've seen in a long time.
Set in Cork its about 2 wee scumbags who aren't as bad as they seem to be.
Very very funny.

After watching White Gold and Inbetweeners, my firestick recommended Young Offenders - funny show. You don't know if you want to smack them idiots or give them a hug, looking forward to the next season. Make sure you catch the movie, the tv show is based off the movie.

Barry on HBO is also excellent.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on November 13, 2019, 09:17:13 AM
Quote from: Main Street on November 12, 2019, 04:32:47 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on November 12, 2019, 09:13:12 AM
Quote from: Main Street on November 06, 2019, 09:54:58 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on November 06, 2019, 04:02:30 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on November 06, 2019, 02:31:52 PM
Slightly disappointed in the ending to Dublin Murders.  I have to assume with that ending that there will be another series?

This is a six-part book series written by Tana French - the first tv series was an adaptation of the first two books.  The next book features, mainly, Mackey (played by Nidge), while the rest of the books feature detectives that didn't feature at all in books 1 & 2.  Mackey's daughter features heavily in book 5, when she's a teenager.  The book series is highly recommended - I have enjoyed the adaptation also, but would have to say that it (nor the books) wouldn't be recommended for those who like things to finish neatly.
I'd have the complete opposite opinion Billy, I thought the book (audio) was shíte but possibly that was because of the reader.
I only got half way through, pure agony. It's a story involving random individuals none of whom are recognisable to me as being remotely Dublinish. It's as if the author has written a book set in Dublin, but has never set foot in Dublin.
The tv drama is a mess from start to finish.

Can't be having audio-books at all - I don't think they work, for me anyway.  I think the books are very slow burners alright, but I wouldn't agree about the characters - she does set out however, to make them as unlikable as the 'baddies', for some reason.  Apart from Mackey. none of them are Dubs; they're all culchie cops, which is as it is in Dublin (or was until recently, anyway).  I think Dublin is always portrayed as the person's 'own' Dublin, and quite unrecognisable from our own personal Dublins, but I catch your drift.  TV drama is TV drama - apart from some notable exceptions, it never really captures the written word.
In Dublin Murders the screenplay was poor as was  the direction , the characters empty of character, the acting was directed to be base level emotional - absent of nuance, the plot convoluted and not very captivating, one is left with a thread of a whodoneit and unresolved at that.

Compare that effort to say another Dublin based drama, Quirke,  which excels in all departments, photography, screeenplay, direction, atmosphere, each scene was magically created almost as good as Atonement, the casting was perfect the acting top notch,  topped off with a Gabriel Byrne performance at his best.  It didn't matter in the end who done what or why in Quirke.

Quirke is set in the 1950s, so it is essentially a period drama, depicting a time and place of which we really have no experience.  Dublin Murders is a modern drama, depicting the time and place in which we live.  Apples and Oranges - Quirke, great as it is, doesn't have to be great to win our admiration, in fairness. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Taylor on November 13, 2019, 09:52:58 AM
Quote from: DrinkingHarp on November 13, 2019, 04:34:19 AM
Quote from: tbrick18 on October 09, 2019, 10:57:18 AM
The Young Offenders on BBC3/Iplayer is one of the funniest shows I've seen in a long time.
Set in Cork its about 2 wee scumbags who aren't as bad as they seem to be.
Very very funny.

After watching White Gold and Inbetweeners, my firestick recommended Young Offenders - funny show. You don't know if you want to smack them idiots or give them a hug, looking forward to the next season. Make sure you catch the movie, the tv show is based off the movie.

Barry on HBO is also excellent.

Might be in the minority but I thought the second series of Young Offenders was terrible.

Certainly inferior to the first IMHO
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: mrdeeds on November 13, 2019, 10:53:51 AM
Watched Tell me who I am on Netflix. A tough watch but an unbelievable story.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: oakleaflad on November 13, 2019, 11:24:48 AM
Quote from: clarshack on November 12, 2019, 10:22:20 PM
The Mandalorian episode 1 was surprisingly good.
Agreed, very good.

Kathleen Kennedy has made some mistakes since becoming top dog at Lucasfilm but pairing Dave Filoni with Jon Favreau may have been her best move yet.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on November 13, 2019, 11:28:04 AM
Quote from: Taylor on November 13, 2019, 09:52:58 AM
Quote from: DrinkingHarp on November 13, 2019, 04:34:19 AM
Quote from: tbrick18 on October 09, 2019, 10:57:18 AM
The Young Offenders on BBC3/Iplayer is one of the funniest shows I've seen in a long time.
Set in Cork its about 2 wee scumbags who aren't as bad as they seem to be.
Very very funny.

After watching White Gold and Inbetweeners, my firestick recommended Young Offenders - funny show. You don't know if you want to smack them idiots or give them a hug, looking forward to the next season. Make sure you catch the movie, the tv show is based off the movie.

Barry on HBO is also excellent.

Might be in the minority but I thought the second series of Young Offenders was terrible.

Certainly inferior to the first IMHO

The movie was good the tv series not so great
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on November 13, 2019, 11:50:59 AM
Just started watching The Devil Next Door on Netflix.  I'm only at the beginning but it has the potential to be another cracking Netflix Docu-series!  The story of the trial of an accused Nazi concentration camp worker living in the US. "Ivan the Terrible"
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: clarshack on November 13, 2019, 01:39:49 PM
Quote from: dec on November 12, 2019, 10:56:23 PM
Quote from: clarshack on November 12, 2019, 10:22:20 PM
The Mandalorian episode 1 was surprisingly good.

Are you in the US? I thought Disney+ hadn't launched in UK/Ireland yet?

I will probably wait a bit before signing up though the kids might want it sooner.

No not in US.  There are ways around that.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: dec on November 13, 2019, 02:28:15 PM
Quote from: clarshack on November 13, 2019, 01:39:49 PM
Quote from: dec on November 12, 2019, 10:56:23 PM
Quote from: clarshack on November 12, 2019, 10:22:20 PM
The Mandalorian episode 1 was surprisingly good.

Are you in the US? I thought Disney+ hadn't launched in UK/Ireland yet?

I will probably wait a bit before signing up though the kids might want it sooner.

No not in US.  There are ways around that.

:)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: WT4E on November 14, 2019, 09:13:42 AM
Quote from: gerrykeegan on November 12, 2019, 09:10:58 PM
Quote from: WT4E on November 12, 2019, 09:04:06 PM
Top Boy - whose seen it

Gotta get that food to make those peas innnit. Ye get me fam!

Im about 4 episodes into season 3 and really enjoying it!
Yes we think it's very good. Hard to understand. I assume no one watches it without the subtitles.

Didn't think of putting subtitles on but think a bit like the wire once u get into it you can understand the lingo and enjoy it.

It's got a great mix of the dark side of the drug game mixed with some heart wrenching emotion.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on November 18, 2019, 09:36:51 AM
Quote from: lurganblue on November 13, 2019, 11:50:59 AM
Just started watching The Devil Next Door on Netflix.  I'm only at the beginning but it has the potential to be another cracking Netflix Docu-series!  The story of the trial of an accused Nazi concentration camp worker living in the US. "Ivan the Terrible"

Finished this over the weekend.  Amazing and horrifying stuff really.  They could have done more episodes on this and put a lot more of the detail in it I think.

Shocking how US immigration allowed former Nazi's to settle in their country without much of a problem... although I suppose this could be applied to a few countries.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on November 18, 2019, 09:06:30 PM
Mr Robot - watched 1st series thought it was very good, 4 episodes into S2 and not feeling it all, worth persevering with?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on November 18, 2019, 09:37:58 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on November 18, 2019, 09:06:30 PM
Mr Robot - watched 1st series thought it was very good, 4 episodes into S2 and not feeling it all, worth persevering with?

It's a lot of effort not as good as S1 but still good.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on November 18, 2019, 09:58:09 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on November 18, 2019, 09:36:51 AM
Quote from: lurganblue on November 13, 2019, 11:50:59 AM
Just started watching The Devil Next Door on Netflix.  I'm only at the beginning but it has the potential to be another cracking Netflix Docu-series!  The story of the trial of an accused Nazi concentration camp worker living in the US. "Ivan the Terrible"

Finished this over the weekend.  Amazing and horrifying stuff really.  They could have done more episodes on this and put a lot more of the detail in it I think.

Shocking how US immigration allowed former Nazi's to settle in their country without much of a problem... although I suppose this could be applied to a few countries.

The show was rushed in some parts. I understand that tensions were high during the trials but it was crazy how it was implied that because of the terrible ordeal the surviving Jews went through that you had to take everything they said as gospel, even though two of the main three witnesses had zero credibility. In the photo ID card, was it confirmed that the photo was of John? The focus was obviously on whether it was a genuine nazi ID card, but was the photo confirmed as being of him. Were survivors, Trawniki or Nazi's shown his photo versus the other Ivan to determine who was the real culprit? Was more than reasonable doubt on him in my opinion.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on November 19, 2019, 02:25:19 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on November 18, 2019, 09:58:09 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on November 18, 2019, 09:36:51 AM
Quote from: lurganblue on November 13, 2019, 11:50:59 AM
Just started watching The Devil Next Door on Netflix.  I'm only at the beginning but it has the potential to be another cracking Netflix Docu-series!  The story of the trial of an accused Nazi concentration camp worker living in the US. "Ivan the Terrible"

Finished this over the weekend.  Amazing and horrifying stuff really.  They could have done more episodes on this and put a lot more of the detail in it I think.

Shocking how US immigration allowed former Nazi's to settle in their country without much of a problem... although I suppose this could be applied to a few countries.

The show was rushed in some parts. I understand that tensions were high during the trials but it was crazy how it was implied that because of the terrible ordeal the surviving Jews went through that you had to take everything they said as gospel, even though two of the main three witnesses had zero credibility. In the photo ID card, was it confirmed that the photo was of John? The focus was obviously on whether it was a genuine nazi ID card, but was the photo confirmed as being of him. Were survivors, Trawniki or Nazi's shown his photo versus the other Ivan to determine who was the real culprit? Was more than reasonable doubt on him in my opinion.
Overall I thought the documentary was excellent, and at least the participants were still alive.
What was missing was the psychological explanation of how the survivers could be so 100% convinced that he was Ivan. It's a syndrome.
Another thing missing was an explanation that German law was changed in the 1990s  so that ordinary camp guards could be tried for war crimes and that's how the fake Ivan John could be deported for a 2nd time from the USA to face a court tribunal. I found that to be the ultimate in pettines from USA war crime investigation.
Essentially this change in law in Germany, which should have been done in 1945/6,  allowed for rank and file concentration camp guards to tried for war crimes  regardless that they were now in their 80s, In the immediate aftermath of post war Germany, thousands of real sadistic criminals were not only let off scot free but assimialted into the system while genuine wartime  anti nazis were treated as traitors and denied their civil rights.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on November 19, 2019, 01:31:35 PM
Quicksand on Netflix, decent Swedish drama
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on November 25, 2019, 04:20:20 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on November 18, 2019, 09:36:51 AM
Quote from: lurganblue on November 13, 2019, 11:50:59 AM
Just started watching The Devil Next Door on Netflix.  I'm only at the beginning but it has the potential to be another cracking Netflix Docu-series!  The story of the trial of an accused Nazi concentration camp worker living in the US. "Ivan the Terrible"

Finished this over the weekend.  Amazing and horrifying stuff really.  They could have done more episodes on this and put a lot more of the detail in it I think.

Shocking how US immigration allowed former Nazi's to settle in their country without much of a problem... although I suppose this could be applied to a few countries.

Just finished it today, so many different levels to this, first off he was a guard at one of these camps, those survivors wanted to believe it was him, and why go to such an elaborate way to 'fix' him up?

The Americans were happy to take on the German scientists and the money men from Germany.

He was guilty I'd say, maybe not Ivan the terrible but he needed to be at least made accountable for his actions so sending him back to Germany was right
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on November 26, 2019, 02:32:13 PM
Catch 22 based on the book of the same name is a most worthy dramatisation of the classic WW2 novel.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JohnDenver on November 26, 2019, 06:05:26 PM
Has anybody watched Dream/Killer on netflix yet? Only saw it mentioned today on twitter. Same lawyer (attorney) that is currently working on Steve Avery case, was involved in this one too.

On that note - looks like another documentary waiting to be made

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-50557396 (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-50557396)

Makes you wonder how many other similar cases never get solved
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: BarryBreensBandage on November 26, 2019, 11:55:28 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on November 25, 2019, 04:20:20 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on November 18, 2019, 09:36:51 AM
Quote from: lurganblue on November 13, 2019, 11:50:59 AM
Just started watching The Devil Next Door on Netflix.  I'm only at the beginning but it has the potential to be another cracking Netflix Docu-series!  The story of the trial of an accused Nazi concentration camp worker living in the US. "Ivan the Terrible"

Finished this over the weekend.  Amazing and horrifying stuff really.  They could have done more episodes on this and put a lot more of the detail in it I think.

Shocking how US immigration allowed former Nazi's to settle in their country without much of a problem... although I suppose this could be applied to a few countries.

Just finished it today, so many different levels to this, first off he was a guard at one of these camps, those survivors wanted to believe it was him, and why go to such an elaborate way to 'fix' him up?

The Americans were happy to take on the German scientists and the money men from Germany.

He was guilty I'd say, maybe not Ivan the terrible but he needed to be at least made accountable for his actions so sending him back to Germany was right

What I took from it was that the Soviets were apprehensive of the ties forming between Ukraine and Israel, due to the fact that so many Ukraninan Jews had settled in Israel after the war.
The whole thing was made up to unsettle this relationship, and when the USSR dissolved, the KGB released papers to show it was bs and the man was released.
He obviously was still heavily involved in genocide, hence the second trial, which he never made.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: cadhlancian on November 27, 2019, 12:58:45 AM
Quote from: JohnDenver on November 26, 2019, 06:05:26 PM
Has anybody watched Dream/Killer on netflix yet? Only saw it mentioned today on twitter. Same lawyer (attorney) that is currently working on Steve Avery case, was involved in this one too.

On that note - looks like another documentary waiting to be made

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-50557396 (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-50557396)

Makes you wonder how many other similar cases never get solved
I watched it all the other night. Unfucking real that it took this long for him to be released. His father deserves immense credit , came across as a decent person who never quit . I suppose any father would presumably do the same in the same situation but he seemed a genuinely good person.
Worth watching , good show.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on November 28, 2019, 01:05:23 PM
Quote from: cadhlancian on November 27, 2019, 12:58:45 AM
Quote from: JohnDenver on November 26, 2019, 06:05:26 PM
Has anybody watched Dream/Killer on netflix yet? Only saw it mentioned today on twitter. Same lawyer (attorney) that is currently working on Steve Avery case, was involved in this one too.

On that note - looks like another documentary waiting to be made

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-50557396 (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-50557396)

Makes you wonder how many other similar cases never get solved
I watched it all the other night. Unfucking real that it took this long for him to be released. His father deserves immense credit , came across as a decent person who never quit . I suppose any father would presumably do the same in the same situation but he seemed a genuinely good person.
Worth watching , good show.

Watched it last night, brilliant documentary.  The father was unreal.  Shocking the way the appeal courts work in the US from watching this and Making A Murderer - you would probably still lose yout appeal even if you had footage of someone else doing the crime.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Harold Disgracey on November 29, 2019, 12:28:34 AM
Finally got to watch season 4 of Gomorra, still probably the best show in recent years and what a finale. As an aside I see Ciro has his own film coming out next month.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9048786/
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on November 29, 2019, 08:49:34 AM
Quote from: Harold Disgracey on November 29, 2019, 12:28:34 AM
Finally got to watch season 4 of Gomorra, still probably the best show in recent years and what a finale. As an aside I see Ciro has his own film coming out next month.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9048786/

I'm a couple of seasons behind, but it's certainly great stuff. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on November 29, 2019, 07:19:43 PM
8 days,  on Sky Atlantic
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: BennyCake on November 30, 2019, 04:09:40 PM
Fleabag- what the f...?

One pile of absolute shite.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tbrick18 on December 03, 2019, 10:58:34 AM
Been watching New Amsterdam recently.
Not bad, a bit of a throwback to ER in it's day though probably not as gritty.
Some good storylines.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jell 0 Biafra on December 12, 2019, 04:40:01 AM
The Confession Killer on Netflix is excellent.  Five episode doc on Henry Lee Lucas, who confessed to over 300 murders.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on December 13, 2019, 12:47:46 AM
Mrs Maisel  S3 ep 5 is a stunning episode, absolute perfection, the 2nd half anyway after Lenny Bruce takes over.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on December 13, 2019, 02:14:12 AM
Quote from: Main Street on December 13, 2019, 12:47:46 AM
Mrs Maisel  S3 ep 5 is a stunning episode, absolute perfection, the 2nd half anyway after Lenny Bruce takes over.

Finished 2nd season today it's very good. My wife absolutely loves it and is grateful for something that isn't laden with violence!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on December 16, 2019, 11:18:51 PM
Last nights Rick and Morty was brilliant!!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: grounded on December 17, 2019, 08:14:23 AM
Three identical strangers. Fantastic if slightly disturbing documentary on channel 4 last night.
      A true story of Identical triplets seperated at birth who find one another. I assume you can get in on their player.

https://m.imdb.com/title/tt7664504/
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on December 29, 2019, 06:24:26 PM
Lost in Space S2 - excellent, especially for anyone who likes a bit of Sci Fi.

Watched Don't f**k with Cats after numerous recommendations, thought it was very very ordinary tbh.

Christmas TV has been seriously shite!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on December 29, 2019, 06:53:49 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on December 29, 2019, 06:24:26 PM
Lost in Space S2 - excellent, especially for anyone who likes a bit of Sci Fi.

Watched Don't f**k with Cats after numerous recommendations, thought it was very very ordinary tbh.

Christmas TV has been seriously shite!

Ordinary? If that's normal round your area I'd be worried  :)

Very disturbing and twisted person
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Orior on December 29, 2019, 07:03:13 PM
Did anyone watch David Brent? Same old jokes, but if you're a fan then it was still quite funny.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on December 29, 2019, 07:03:30 PM
Finished the Barcelona documentary series Matchday last night.
Really enjoyed it. The two episodes covering the Champions League semi final with Liverpool were brilliant.
Didn't realise until someone pointed it out that I had the Rakuten app on my smart tv. The whole series is free on it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on December 29, 2019, 07:19:46 PM
Quote from: Orior on December 29, 2019, 07:03:13 PM
Did anyone watch David Brent? Same old jokes, but if you're a fan then it was still quite funny.

This was panned by critics which put me off. However I give it ago one night and enjoyed it more than I  expected.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on December 29, 2019, 07:32:09 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on December 29, 2019, 06:53:49 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on December 29, 2019, 06:24:26 PM
Lost in Space S2 - excellent, especially for anyone who likes a bit of Sci Fi.

Watched Don't f**k with Cats after numerous recommendations, thought it was very very ordinary tbh.

Christmas TV has been seriously shite!

Ordinary? If that's normal round your area I'd be worried  :)

Very disturbing and twisted person
I'll replace ordinary with shit then, wasn't for me.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on December 29, 2019, 10:03:06 PM
Thought the Cats documentary was very good, perfect length too. Watched most good True Crime documentaries and The Jinx will take some beating. Staircase excellent too.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on December 31, 2019, 10:21:46 AM
Shane Lowry documentary on RTE last night was very good.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: BennyCake on December 31, 2019, 01:59:04 PM
Quote from: Orior on December 29, 2019, 07:03:13 PM
Did anyone watch David Brent? Same old jokes, but if you're a fan then it was still quite funny.

Seen it a while ago. It was alright, but not as good as The Office.

He's a naive, pathetic sort of character, wanting to be liked and making daft decisions, but you can't help routing for him. You hope he sorts thing out in the end.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: BennyCake on December 31, 2019, 02:03:32 PM
Gavin and Stacey, anyone?

I thought it was disappointing. They were trying to squeeze a lot in in 1 hour, as there was 10 years to be filled in on. In the end, nothing of note really took place.

I'm wondering with the ending, if there's another special planned for next Xmas. If not, it's a poor way to end the whole thing on.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Boycey on December 31, 2019, 07:59:10 PM
I quite enjoyed it, superbly written as usual. We even nearly found out what happened on the fishing trip...
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: imtommygunn on December 31, 2019, 09:07:24 PM
Brydon is usually hilarious but overplayed things a bit this time I thought. Ruth Jones is hilarious in that show. Corden is one of those guys you want to not like but he is gifted.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tbrick18 on January 02, 2020, 12:56:21 PM
I thought Gavin and Stacey was excellent myself.

Watched the new series of Lost in Space on Netflix. Really enjoyed it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on January 02, 2020, 01:01:40 PM
Finished Mandalorian last night.  I thought the whole series was excellent.  Particularly enjoyed the prison ship episode.  Looking forward to the next series already.

Anyone watch Dracula on BBC1 last night? I still haven't made up my mind whether I liked it or thought it was shocking...
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Taylor on January 02, 2020, 01:17:19 PM
Never watched Gavin & Stacey before but enjoyed the Xmas special.
Your big woman that proposed at the end is probably the best character for me.

Dont f**k with the cats on Netflix - Jesus H Christ. Dont know where to start on it. Absolutely bonkers - and that is just the ones chasing the guy online.

Have started the second series of You - a decent watch following on from the first series
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: BennyCake on January 02, 2020, 01:33:03 PM
Watched G&S again other night. On second viewing, was very disappointing.

Reminded me of the last few specials of the Royle Family. While some good bits, they were poor in comparison to earlier series.

Sometimes things should be just left alone. Ricky Gervais' shows seemed to know when to bow out at the right time.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 02, 2020, 02:40:31 PM
If it's your thing "Dracula" on BBC was good craic.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on January 02, 2020, 04:03:47 PM
3 episodes into Messiah on Netflix, really interesting, lot of potential.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on January 02, 2020, 10:06:08 PM
I finished Lorena last night,  a 4 x 1 hour documentary.
Lorena Bobbit that is, those old enough need no more prompting because most everbody on this planet and others around the universe  have  heard about the bould Lorena.  It could easily have been edited to 3 hours, but overall a worthwhile dramatic window into a slice of social history.
It's fair to boil it down to,  males reacted to the actual chop, females wondered what must have happened to her in order for her to resort to the final solution.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Never beat the deeler on January 02, 2020, 10:59:15 PM
Quote from: Main Street on January 02, 2020, 10:06:08 PM
I finished Lorena last night,  a 4 x 1 hour documentary.
Lorena Bobbit that is, those old enough need no more prompting because most everbody on this planet and others around the universe  have  heard about the bould Lorena.  It could easily have been edited to 3 hours, but overall a worthwhile dramatic window into a slice of social history.
It's fair to boil it down to,  males reacted to the actual chop, females wondered what must have happened to her in order for her to resort to the final solution.

Jaysus I can't imagine ever wanting to watch that.
I've already thought about it enough for today after reading your post!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tbrick18 on January 03, 2020, 12:15:49 PM
Quote from: Main Street on January 02, 2020, 10:06:08 PM
I finished Lorena last night,  a 4 x 1 hour documentary.
Lorena Bobbit that is, those old enough need no more prompting because most everbody on this planet and others around the universe  have  heard about the bould Lorena.  It could easily have been edited to 3 hours, but overall a worthwhile dramatic window into a slice of social history.
It's fair to boil it down to,  males reacted to the actual chop, females wondered what must have happened to her in order for her to resort to the final solution.

If memory serves, didn't she throw it out the car window?
I'm I imagining it, or did he get "it" sewn back on?
Pour auld John Wayne.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Square Ball on January 03, 2020, 12:40:05 PM
Yeah from memory he got it showed back on 🤯😢, did he also star in an "adult film" after the incident?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on January 03, 2020, 12:41:57 PM
Quote from: Square Ball on January 03, 2020, 12:40:05 PM
Yeah from memory he got it showed back on 🤯😢, did he also star in an "adult film" after the incident?

Only in America!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on January 03, 2020, 01:18:38 PM
Quote from: tbrick18 on January 03, 2020, 12:15:49 PM
Quote from: Main Street on January 02, 2020, 10:06:08 PM
I finished Lorena last night,  a 4 x 1 hour documentary.
Lorena Bobbit that is, those old enough need no more prompting because most everbody on this planet and others around the universe  have  heard about the bould Lorena.  It could easily have been edited to 3 hours, but overall a worthwhile dramatic window into a slice of social history.
It's fair to boil it down to,  males reacted to the actual chop, females wondered what must have happened to her in order for her to resort to the final solution.

If memory serves, didn't she throw it out the car window?
I'm I imagining it, or did he get "it" sewn back on?
Pour auld John Wayne.
That was one of the interesting experiences, to compare retained memory of the details of this spectacular story  to the actual facts.
I thought she had thrown it into the garden on the way to the car, but no, she threw it out of the car window but not in a reckless manner. She was stopped for some reason, she lowered the drivers door window and very deftly flipped it over the roof into the scrub area beside the kerb. While the search for it was in progress, the police were afraid she might have swallowed it ;D   
Sorry folks I'm way beyond any cringe factor.

It's on Amazon Prime and it's well worth a gander to see what transpired afterwards to these 2 people, Bubba Bobbit  and lucious Lorena.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on January 03, 2020, 09:08:38 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on January 02, 2020, 04:03:47 PM
3 episodes into Messiah on Netflix, really interesting, lot of potential.
Gorged on this, very very good, compelling viewing. The religious element might put some people off but I loved it, good balance to the story, it's only getting going too.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Boycey on January 03, 2020, 10:28:55 PM
Anyone else watch The Morning Show? I've the last episode to watch tonight. I thought it ok if a little corny but heard on the radio today it was predicted for multiple Golden Globes next week.

Probably because of the #metoo angle I guess
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Boycey on January 04, 2020, 04:12:15 PM
Quote from: Boycey on January 03, 2020, 10:28:55 PM
Anyone else watch The Morning Show? I've the last episode to watch tonight. I thought it ok if a little corny but heard on the radio today it was predicted for multiple Golden Globes next week.

Probably because of the #metoo angle I guess

Just me then..  Good strong finishing episode.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on January 04, 2020, 05:10:34 PM
Watched maybe the first 5 episodes it's quite preachy and girl power heavy but a decent watch. Will finish it at some stage.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on January 04, 2020, 06:06:35 PM
Morning show is ok and got better as it went on. This messiah on Netflix seems promising.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on January 06, 2020, 11:25:47 AM
The 3rd episode of Dracula turned out to be absolutely terrible.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on January 06, 2020, 11:38:08 AM
You, on Netflix, the second series
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Taylor on January 06, 2020, 11:43:10 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on January 06, 2020, 11:38:08 AM
You, on Netflix, the second series

Finished it last night.

Decent watch with plenty of twists in it.

On to Messiah now.....1st episode didnt set the world alight
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on January 06, 2020, 11:55:02 AM
Quote from: Taylor on January 06, 2020, 11:43:10 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on January 06, 2020, 11:38:08 AM
You, on Netflix, the second series

Finished it last night.

Decent watch with plenty of twists in it.

On to Messiah now.....1st episode didnt set the world alight

No, and for me the first episode needs to be a belter to get you hooked, I'll continue with it but the wife gave up after 10 minutes ffs! No more interested in that stuff (wars/middle east/America/CIA! than the man on the moon.

Watched SAS last night on four, the girl that was interviewed and was waffling on about getting a buzz out of beating men and he asked her about what she could bring to the table... She said that she competes at a high level of CrossFit, the DS just shouted, BORING, GET HER OUT.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tbrick18 on January 06, 2020, 02:40:06 PM
Started watching Vikings recently.
I didn't expect much, but actually its very good.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: take_yer_points on January 06, 2020, 02:48:15 PM
Quote from: Taylor on January 06, 2020, 11:43:10 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on January 06, 2020, 11:38:08 AM
You, on Netflix, the second series

Finished it last night.

Decent watch with plenty of twists in it.

On to Messiah now.....1st episode didnt set the world alight

I didn't overly enjoy You 2, thought it dragged on a bit.

Started Messiah as well, only watched 2 episodes but enjoying it so far. The wife enjoying it too and she wouldn't normally be bothered with subtitles.

Watched Unbelievable on Netflix over Christmas, enjoyed it. Based on a true story and the series seems to have stayed fairly close to the story itself
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 06, 2020, 04:56:54 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on January 06, 2020, 11:55:02 AM
Quote from: Taylor on January 06, 2020, 11:43:10 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on January 06, 2020, 11:38:08 AM
You, on Netflix, the second series

Finished it last night.

Decent watch with plenty of twists in it.

On to Messiah now.....1st episode didnt set the world alight

No, and for me the first episode needs to be a belter to get you hooked, I'll continue with it but the wife gave up after 10 minutes ffs! No more interested in that stuff (wars/middle east/America/CIA! than the man on the moon.

Watched SAS last night on four, the girl that was interviewed and was waffling on about getting a buzz out of beating men and he asked her about what she could bring to the table... She said that she competes at a high level of CrossFit, the DS just shouted, BORING, GET HER OUT.
Which is fair enough as Crossfitters are the most boring hoors you'd ever come across. There are a few in work and they are avoided as they think there is nothing else happens on earth apart from them doing f**king handstand pushups and taking about keto diets etc.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: BennyCake on January 06, 2020, 05:43:20 PM
Anyone have BritBox? Or is it unpatriotic to have it?  ;D
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on January 06, 2020, 06:06:50 PM
Quote from: BennyCake on January 06, 2020, 05:43:20 PM
Anyone have BritBox? Or is it unpatriotic to have it?  ;D
I doubt it as the priority level of Nordie patriotism falls far behind issues of economy, such as the price of a pint, betting tax, fuel, medical Xray and probably digital. services.
 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on January 06, 2020, 06:24:56 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on January 06, 2020, 11:25:47 AM
The 3rd episode of Dracula turned out to be absolutely terrible.
Noticed it getting slated online after I'd only seen the first episode, watched it eventually  and thought it was very good, really enjoyed all 3 episodes - Claes Bang was made for the title role. Probably the success story of Christmas TV - which was pretty brutal this year.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on January 06, 2020, 07:24:05 PM
I enjoyed the first 2 but the third just went a direction I didn't really get on board with. I don't regret watching the series though.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: AZOffaly on January 07, 2020, 09:15:17 AM
Can't remember if I mentioned this before, but has anyone watch "The Man in the High Castle" on Amazon? I thought it was excellent. Premise is that the Nazis and Japan won World War II and divvied up the Continental US between them.

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on January 07, 2020, 09:36:46 AM
Quote from: AZOffaly on January 07, 2020, 09:15:17 AM
Can't remember if I mentioned this before, but has anyone watch "The Man in the High Castle" on Amazon? I thought it was excellent. Premise is that the Nazis and Japan won World War II and divvied up the Continental US between them.
Yes I have, its excellent.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Boycey on January 07, 2020, 10:21:46 AM
Just finished Don't f**k with Cats the story of an Internet Killer Jaysis there are some weird people out there and I'm not just talking about the killer....
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Taylor on January 07, 2020, 12:01:45 PM
Quote from: Taylor on January 02, 2020, 01:17:19 PM
Never watched Gavin & Stacey before but enjoyed the Xmas special.
Your big woman that proposed at the end is probably the best character for me.

Dont f**k with the cats on Netflix - Jesus H Christ. Dont know where to start on it. Absolutely bonkers - and that is just the ones chasing the guy online.

Have started the second series of You - a decent watch following on from the first series

Exactly Boycey....strange world we live in
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: TheOptimist on January 07, 2020, 01:25:07 PM
I have the Amazon free trial at the minute. I am loving the sports documentaries.

Have watched all or nothing for the Carolina Panthers and am half way through the man city one. I actually enjoyed the NFL one better so far which surprises me. I also watched the Andy Murray one.

Has anyone any recommendations for what next?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: RedHand88 on January 08, 2020, 09:47:48 PM
"The loudest voice"

Watched the first episode, it's very good! Anyone that like US politics/news should give it a go. Its like "the newsroom" but the other side of the aisle.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Boycey on January 08, 2020, 10:21:03 PM
Quote from: RedHand88 on January 08, 2020, 09:47:48 PM
"The loudest voice"

Watched the first episode, it's very good! Anyone that like US politics/news should give it a go. Its like "the newsroom" but the other side of the aisle.

I watched it over the Christmas, found it very enjoyable. I meant to look into Ailes more since.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on January 09, 2020, 09:38:10 AM
Aaron Hernandez documentary coming out soon, should be a good watch.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on January 11, 2020, 12:32:34 AM
Started Watchmen after getting a couple of recommendations. It's absolute class!!

It's well acted, slick, the soundtrack is amazing and it's totally bonkers.

I knew nothing about it other than knowing it's something to do with comic books but it's very enjoyable.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on January 12, 2020, 08:14:01 AM
Quote from: screenexile on January 11, 2020, 12:32:34 AM
Started Watchmen after getting a couple of recommendations. It's absolute class!!

It's well acted, slick, the soundtrack is amazing and it's totally bonkers.

I knew nothing about it other than knowing it's something to do with comic books but it's very enjoyable.
Yip, one of those shows that you think that's not my cup of tea at all and it turns out to be first class.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on January 20, 2020, 10:49:27 PM
Anyone watching The Outsider on Sky Atlantic?
Based on a Stephen King novel
The first two episodes have been very good, but i'm not sure where they are going with it...
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on January 21, 2020, 08:43:12 AM
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on January 20, 2020, 10:49:27 PM
Anyone watching The Outsider on Sky Atlantic?
Based on a Stephen King novel
The first two episodes have been very good, but i'm not sure where they are going with it...

Watched the first two there myself and enjoyed them. Based on a Stephen King novel as you say so god knows where it's going to go is the correct statement.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Rudi on January 21, 2020, 08:54:05 AM
Watched half of dont f@ck with cats last night - mental scary stuff. Pretty well done.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on January 22, 2020, 07:14:55 AM
Have started watching the Hernandez doc. A few of the interviewees are a bit too keen to be on camera and are thoroughly enjoying the infamy I think. A lot of lines from people are too well practiced.

For anyone interested in the case, I suggest you look up the 6 part Gladiator podcast on it. Was brilliant listening.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on January 22, 2020, 08:32:28 AM
Quote from: hardstation on January 22, 2020, 07:50:36 AM
Father & son Sansoucie were two pricks. The da in particular.

Those were specifically the two I was thinking of, along with Odin Lloyd's semi-pro teammate.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Geoff Tipps on January 22, 2020, 08:55:14 AM
Quote from: hardstation on January 22, 2020, 07:50:36 AM
Father & son Sansoucie were two pricks. The da in particular.

Thought the same. Looked like they thoroughly enjoyed the limelight.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Ambrose on January 24, 2020, 04:51:36 PM
Picard.

Jean Luc is back, don't listen to the critics, they have to write something controversial to appear relevant.

Excellent first episode, did a fine job of reintroducing a character with the depth of Picard, gave enough detail to fill people in on the events of the last two decades and introduced new characters with just enough depth to give you a slight flavour of their relevance, while still leaving many questions and a little mystery surrounding them all.

From the trailer at the end it looks like it will get even better. Really looking forward to the next episode, unfortunately we have to wait a week, very 1990s.

Engage.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Boycey on January 24, 2020, 05:21:11 PM
Time:The Kalief Browder Story

Came across this docuseries on Netflix the other night and watched all episodes in three nights. Incredible story of a 16 year black kid from the Bronx who spent 3 years in Rikers Island most of it in solitary confinement without ever coming to trial for a crime he probably didn't commit...

The treatment he got was incredible and that it could happen in modern day In any civilized country is jawdropping.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on January 24, 2020, 06:41:26 PM
Watched 2nd series of You on Netflix, thought it was better than the first. It's nonsense like, but I like it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: armaghniac on January 24, 2020, 08:01:54 PM
Quote from: Ambrose on January 24, 2020, 04:51:36 PM
Picard.

Jean Luc is back, don't listen to the critics, they have to write something controversial to appear relevant.

Excellent first episode, did a fine job of reintroducing a character with the depth of Picard, gave enough detail to fill people in on the events of the last two decades and introduced new characters with just enough depth to give you a slight flavour of their relevance, while still leaving many questions and a little mystery surrounding them all.

From the trailer at the end it looks like it will get even better. Really looking forward to the next episode, unfortunately we have to wait a week, very 1990s.

Engage.

Hopefully, in the extended timeline he got to fire phasers into your woman Vash.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Boycey on January 24, 2020, 10:38:30 PM
Quote from: Boycey on January 24, 2020, 05:21:11 PM
Time:The Kalief Browder Story

Came across this docuseries on Netflix the other night and watched all episodes in three nights. Incredible story of a 16 year black kid from the Bronx who spent 3 years in Rikers Island most of it in solitary confinement without ever coming to trial for a crime he probably didn't commit...

The treatment he got was incredible and that it could happen in modern day In any civilized country is jawdropping.

An article about him, well worth a watch.

https://www.newyorker.com/news/news-desk/kalief-browder-1993-2015
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Denn Forever on January 25, 2020, 11:33:10 AM
Born mucky, life on the farm on Quest. Interesting look at 3 farmers in England.  The size of  their fields and using drones to develop  pesticide stratagies.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Taylor on January 25, 2020, 11:33:42 AM
Quote from: gallsman on January 22, 2020, 08:32:28 AM
Quote from: hardstation on January 22, 2020, 07:50:36 AM
Father & son Sansoucie were two pricks. The da in particular.

Those were specifically the two I was thinking of, along with Odin Lloyd's semi-pro teammate.

Now he was a complete tool
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: maddog on February 05, 2020, 08:48:35 AM
Ray Donovan cancelled, would have thought it would have been popular enough. Really enjoyed it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on February 05, 2020, 10:27:33 AM
Quote from: maddog on February 05, 2020, 08:48:35 AM
Ray Donovan cancelled, would have thought it would have been popular enough. Really enjoyed it.

Serious! I'm only about 4 into the latest series. Might not bother if there isn't gonna be a proper conclusion.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on February 05, 2020, 10:41:03 AM
Quote from: lurganblue on February 05, 2020, 10:27:33 AM
Quote from: maddog on February 05, 2020, 08:48:35 AM
Ray Donovan cancelled, would have thought it would have been popular enough. Really enjoyed it.

Serious! I'm only about 4 into the latest series. Might not bother if there isn't gonna be a proper conclusion.

I had read weeks ago that the next season would be the last, raging.  One of the few shows I have watched from the start weekly, and the latest season was brilliant.  Flipping raging!!!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on February 05, 2020, 01:31:51 PM
Started Armando Iannucci's new show Avenue 5 and I'm 3 episodes in. . . not great I would have to say I don't find it anywhere near as good as his other stuff!

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: mrdeeds on February 05, 2020, 05:26:23 PM
Started The Stranger on Netflix. Very good so far.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: An Watcher on February 06, 2020, 08:10:57 PM
Anyone seen Godfather of Harlem. Missed the conclusion the other night but it doesn't seem to be on RTE player? Why is this. Great show and I'm going to miss the conclusion
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Square Ball on February 06, 2020, 09:07:51 PM
Quote from: mrdeeds on February 05, 2020, 05:26:23 PM
Started The Stranger on Netflix. Very good so far.

Loads in work watched or in the process of, all very good reports.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: macdanger2 on February 06, 2020, 09:29:21 PM
Quote from: An Watcher on February 06, 2020, 08:10:57 PM
Anyone seen Godfather of Harlem. Missed the conclusion the other night but it doesn't seem to be on RTE player? Why is this. Great show and I'm going to miss the conclusion

I saw an ad tonight for the concluding episodes on rte, not sure when they're being broadcast though - check the schedule for the next few days

Worth watching?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: An Watcher on February 06, 2020, 10:36:43 PM
Oh I thought they were on Tuesday night past there. Maybe this isn't the case
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Taylor on February 07, 2020, 07:48:24 AM
Quote from: mrdeeds on February 05, 2020, 05:26:23 PM
Started The Stranger on Netflix. Very good so far.

3 episodes in and it starts to come together a bit.
Decent viewing.

Better than that Messiah shite  ::)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: thewobbler on February 07, 2020, 08:52:20 AM
Quote from: macdanger2 on February 06, 2020, 09:29:21 PM
Quote from: An Watcher on February 06, 2020, 08:10:57 PM
Anyone seen Godfather of Harlem. Missed the conclusion the other night but it doesn't seem to be on RTE player? Why is this. Great show and I'm going to miss the conclusion

I saw an ad tonight for the concluding episodes on rte, not sure when they're being broadcast though - check the schedule for the next few days

Worth watching?

All the ingredients are there but for some reason it doesn't taste right.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on February 07, 2020, 09:16:50 AM
The White House Farm show is def an interesting watch on ITV.  I'm not old enough to have remembered this case in the news at the time so it's all a bit new to me.  Horrible what went on there.

Stephen Graham with a Welsh accent in this one. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: johnnycool on February 07, 2020, 11:32:03 AM
Quote from: lurganblue on February 07, 2020, 09:16:50 AM
The White House Farm show is def an interesting watch on ITV.  I'm not old enough to have remembered this case in the news at the time so it's all a bit new to me.  Horrible what went on there.

Stephen Graham with a Welsh accent in this one.

Catching up on ITV Hub and it's a good watch. I do vaguely remember it at the time so know the final outcome but interesting all the same.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on February 07, 2020, 12:35:38 PM
Great actor but getting a lot of stick for his accent in this one
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tyroneman on February 07, 2020, 01:15:24 PM
Quote from: screenexile on February 05, 2020, 01:31:51 PM
Started Armando Iannucci's new show Avenue 5 and I'm 3 episodes in. . . not great I would have to say I don't find it anywhere near as good as his other stuff!

Agree...hopefully it's a slow burn and gets better.

Saw first episode of Danny McBride's Righteous Gemstones....again, hope it gets better like Vice Principals did
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on February 07, 2020, 02:00:27 PM
Quote from: tyroneman on February 07, 2020, 01:15:24 PM
Quote from: screenexile on February 05, 2020, 01:31:51 PM
Started Armando Iannucci's new show Avenue 5 and I'm 3 episodes in. . . not great I would have to say I don't find it anywhere near as good as his other stuff!

Agree...hopefully it's a slow burn and gets better.

Saw first episode of Danny McBride's Righteous Gemstones....again, hope it gets better like Vice Principals did

Did Vice Prinicpals get better?? I gave up quite quickly on that one!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on February 07, 2020, 02:46:26 PM
How quick?
I lasted 10 minutes with vice principals.

Babylon Berlin is on a season 3 now.
I decided to rewatch first, starting with S1 ep 1

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: BennyCake on February 21, 2020, 12:22:47 PM
Did anyone see the David Baddiel documentary 'Confronting Halocaust Denial' on BBC?

Couldn't say it was a very balanced program to be honest. Oh and there was an interesting fella from Ennis on it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on February 21, 2020, 02:40:45 PM
Quote from: BennyCake on February 21, 2020, 12:22:47 PM
Did anyone see the David Baddiel documentary 'Confronting Halocaust Denial' on BBC?

Couldn't say it was a very balanced program to be honest. Oh and there was an interest fella from Ennis on it.

It's hard to balance a programme like that... do you put Priests and Cardinals on a documentary about how the earth was formed?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on February 21, 2020, 04:20:29 PM
Balance, seriously? I'd be interested to hear what way you would you provide balance to such a topic? Like, is there a counterpoint to actually put forward? ???
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on February 21, 2020, 05:53:40 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on February 21, 2020, 04:20:29 PM
Balance, seriously? I'd be interested to hear what way you would you provide balance to such a topic? Like, is there a counterpoint to actually put forward? ???

Yeah was thinking that
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: BennyCake on February 21, 2020, 06:57:12 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on February 21, 2020, 04:20:29 PM
Balance, seriously? I'd be interested to hear what way you would you provide balance to such a topic? Like, is there a counterpoint to actually put forward? ???

Well, he confronted only one denier. One who clearly wasn't very good at putting his point across. Or maybe that's why they chose him. Tar all deniers as nutcases like this fella, and it reinforces the story

Baddiel basically wouldn't tolerate any sort of differing opinion from his own. More or less, the history books say this happened, so if you say hmmm I don't think it was quite like that..., then you're clearly anti-Semitic and hate all Jews.

He interviewed one survivor who spoke of being separated from her family on arrival, and never seen them again, she then got too upset so they stopped filming. No mention of anything that went on in the camps, other than malnutrition, poor conditions. Wasn't very convincing to be honest.

I went into it with an open mind. The denier offered little argument (unsurprisingly), but neither did the other side.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on February 21, 2020, 07:43:17 PM
Quote from: BennyCake on February 21, 2020, 06:57:12 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on February 21, 2020, 04:20:29 PM
Balance, seriously? I'd be interested to hear what way you would you provide balance to such a topic? Like, is there a counterpoint to actually put forward? ???

Well, he confronted only one denier. One who clearly wasn't very good at putting his point across. Or maybe that's why they chose him. Tar all deniers as nutcases like this fella, and it reinforces the story

Baddiel basically wouldn't tolerate any sort of differing opinion from his own. More or less, the history books say this happened, so if you say hmmm I don't think it was quite like that..., then you're clearly anti-Semitic and hate all Jews.

He interviewed one survivor who spoke of being separated from her family on arrival, and never seen them again, she then got too upset so they stopped filming. No mention of anything that went on in the camps, other than malnutrition, poor conditions. Wasn't very convincing to be honest.

I went into it with an open mind. The denier offered little argument (unsurprisingly), but neither did the other side.
An open mind to what??  There is no denial argument. There are just degrees of denial, usually regurgitated nonsense, long discredited which our man in Ennis was unable to even get his ducks in a row.
Baddiel did made fleeting  reference  to the pseudo Leuchter Report  and the "historian"  David Irvine libel trial , Irvine being more educated that the Ennis chap.
If you were interested in the denial aspect, that debate that is dealt with in a film called Denial based on the book by Deborah Lipstadt History on Trial: My Day in Court with a Holocaust Denier.

As a documentary, I thought it could have been better directed and edited. nevethelesss  it's well worth a view.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: BennyCake on February 21, 2020, 08:24:19 PM
Quote from: Main Street on February 21, 2020, 07:43:17 PM
Quote from: BennyCake on February 21, 2020, 06:57:12 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on February 21, 2020, 04:20:29 PM
Balance, seriously? I'd be interested to hear what way you would you provide balance to such a topic? Like, is there a counterpoint to actually put forward? ???

Well, he confronted only one denier. One who clearly wasn't very good at putting his point across. Or maybe that's why they chose him. Tar all deniers as nutcases like this fella, and it reinforces the story

Baddiel basically wouldn't tolerate any sort of differing opinion from his own. More or less, the history books say this happened, so if you say hmmm I don't think it was quite like that..., then you're clearly anti-Semitic and hate all Jews.

He interviewed one survivor who spoke of being separated from her family on arrival, and never seen them again, she then got too upset so they stopped filming. No mention of anything that went on in the camps, other than malnutrition, poor conditions. Wasn't very convincing to be honest.

I went into it with an open mind. The denier offered little argument (unsurprisingly), but neither did the other side.
An open mind to what??  There is no denial argument. There are just degrees of denial, usually regurgitated nonsense, long discredited which our man in Ennis was unable to even get his ducks in a row.
Baddiel did made fleeting  reference  to the pseudo Leuchter Report  and the "historian"  David Irvine libel trial , Irvine being more educated that the Ennis chap.
If you were interested in the denial aspect, that debate that is dealt with in a film called Denial based on the book by Deborah Lipstadt History on Trial: My Day in Court with a Holocaust Denier.

As a documentary, I thought it could have been better directed and edited. nevethelesss  it's well worth a view.

To see what both sides had to say.

It is interesting that there are laws in some countries where you're prosecuted for saying it didn't happen, or didn't happen how the history books said. Surely that sort of thing only fuels the doubters? I mean, with other conspiracy type events, I'd say you'd be looked upon as a madman if you said you believed the "true report" of Oswald assassinating JFK. But show any sign of an inkling of doubt here, and you're anti-Semitic.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lenny on February 21, 2020, 08:50:26 PM
Quote from: BennyCake on February 21, 2020, 08:24:19 PM
Quote from: Main Street on February 21, 2020, 07:43:17 PM
Quote from: BennyCake on February 21, 2020, 06:57:12 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on February 21, 2020, 04:20:29 PM
Balance, seriously? I'd be interested to hear what way you would you provide balance to such a topic? Like, is there a counterpoint to actually put forward? ???

Well, he confronted only one denier. One who clearly wasn't very good at putting his point across. Or maybe that's why they chose him. Tar all deniers as nutcases like this fella, and it reinforces the story

Baddiel basically wouldn't tolerate any sort of differing opinion from his own. More or less, the history books say this happened, so if you say hmmm I don't think it was quite like that..., then you're clearly anti-Semitic and hate all Jews.

He interviewed one survivor who spoke of being separated from her family on arrival, and never seen them again, she then got too upset so they stopped filming. No mention of anything that went on in the camps, other than malnutrition, poor conditions. Wasn't very convincing to be honest.

I went into it with an open mind. The denier offered little argument (unsurprisingly), but neither did the other side.
An open mind to what??  There is no denial argument. There are just degrees of denial, usually regurgitated nonsense, long discredited which our man in Ennis was unable to even get his ducks in a row.
Baddiel did made fleeting  reference  to the pseudo Leuchter Report  and the "historian"  David Irvine libel trial , Irvine being more educated that the Ennis chap.
If you were interested in the denial aspect, that debate that is dealt with in a film called Denial based on the book by Deborah Lipstadt History on Trial: My Day in Court with a Holocaust Denier.

As a documentary, I thought it could have been better directed and edited. nevethelesss  it's well worth a view.

To see what both sides had to say.

It is interesting that there are laws in some countries where you're prosecuted for saying it didn't happen, or didn't happen how the history books said. Surely that sort of thing only fuels the doubters? I mean, with other conspiracy type events, I'd say you'd be looked upon as a madman if you said you believed the "true report" of Oswald assassinating JFK. But show any sign of an inkling of doubt here, and you're anti-Semitic.

A tiny minority of complete nutters say the holocaust didn't happen. Everyone else accepts the truth, even the Germans are accepting of the truth even though it's very uncomfortable for them.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: BennyCake on February 21, 2020, 09:53:06 PM
Quote from: lenny on February 21, 2020, 08:50:26 PM
Quote from: BennyCake on February 21, 2020, 08:24:19 PM
Quote from: Main Street on February 21, 2020, 07:43:17 PM
Quote from: BennyCake on February 21, 2020, 06:57:12 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on February 21, 2020, 04:20:29 PM
Balance, seriously? I'd be interested to hear what way you would you provide balance to such a topic? Like, is there a counterpoint to actually put forward? ???

Well, he confronted only one denier. One who clearly wasn't very good at putting his point across. Or maybe that's why they chose him. Tar all deniers as nutcases like this fella, and it reinforces the story

Baddiel basically wouldn't tolerate any sort of differing opinion from his own. More or less, the history books say this happened, so if you say hmmm I don't think it was quite like that..., then you're clearly anti-Semitic and hate all Jews.

He interviewed one survivor who spoke of being separated from her family on arrival, and never seen them again, she then got too upset so they stopped filming. No mention of anything that went on in the camps, other than malnutrition, poor conditions. Wasn't very convincing to be honest.

I went into it with an open mind. The denier offered little argument (unsurprisingly), but neither did the other side.
An open mind to what??  There is no denial argument. There are just degrees of denial, usually regurgitated nonsense, long discredited which our man in Ennis was unable to even get his ducks in a row.
Baddiel did made fleeting  reference  to the pseudo Leuchter Report  and the "historian"  David Irvine libel trial , Irvine being more educated that the Ennis chap.
If you were interested in the denial aspect, that debate that is dealt with in a film called Denial based on the book by Deborah Lipstadt History on Trial: My Day in Court with a Holocaust Denier.

As a documentary, I thought it could have been better directed and edited. nevethelesss  it's well worth a view.

To see what both sides had to say.

It is interesting that there are laws in some countries where you're prosecuted for saying it didn't happen, or didn't happen how the history books said. Surely that sort of thing only fuels the doubters? I mean, with other conspiracy type events, I'd say you'd be looked upon as a madman if you said you believed the "true report" of Oswald assassinating JFK. But show any sign of an inkling of doubt here, and you're anti-Semitic.

A tiny minority of complete nutters say the holocaust didn't happen. Everyone else accepts the truth, even the Germans are accepting of the truth even though it's very uncomfortable for them.

Do they though? Or are they just afraid to say so, as they'll be attacked and called anti-Semitic or "complete nutters"?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Estimator on February 21, 2020, 10:45:41 PM
Moving on slightly from the Holocaust, has anyone one started watching Hunters on Amazon Prime. Great opening scene, then the rest of the episode was basically a set up for the rest of the Season.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on February 21, 2020, 11:07:36 PM
Quote from: BennyCake on February 21, 2020, 09:53:06 PM
Quote from: lenny on February 21, 2020, 08:50:26 PM
Quote from: BennyCake on February 21, 2020, 08:24:19 PM
Quote from: Main Street on February 21, 2020, 07:43:17 PM
Quote from: BennyCake on February 21, 2020, 06:57:12 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on February 21, 2020, 04:20:29 PM
Balance, seriously? I'd be interested to hear what way you would you provide balance to such a topic? Like, is there a counterpoint to actually put forward? ???

Well, he confronted only one denier. One who clearly wasn't very good at putting his point across. Or maybe that's why they chose him. Tar all deniers as nutcases like this fella, and it reinforces the story

Baddiel basically wouldn't tolerate any sort of differing opinion from his own. More or less, the history books say this happened, so if you say hmmm I don't think it was quite like that..., then you're clearly anti-Semitic and hate all Jews.

He interviewed one survivor who spoke of being separated from her family on arrival, and never seen them again, she then got too upset so they stopped filming. No mention of anything that went on in the camps, other than malnutrition, poor conditions. Wasn't very convincing to be honest.

I went into it with an open mind. The denier offered little argument (unsurprisingly), but neither did the other side.
An open mind to what??  There is no denial argument. There are just degrees of denial, usually regurgitated nonsense, long discredited which our man in Ennis was unable to even get his ducks in a row.
Baddiel did made fleeting  reference  to the pseudo Leuchter Report  and the "historian"  David Irvine libel trial , Irvine being more educated that the Ennis chap.
If you were interested in the denial aspect, that debate that is dealt with in a film called Denial based on the book by Deborah Lipstadt History on Trial: My Day in Court with a Holocaust Denier.

As a documentary, I thought it could have been better directed and edited. nevethelesss  it's well worth a view.

To see what both sides had to say.

It is interesting that there are laws in some countries where you're prosecuted for saying it didn't happen, or didn't happen how the history books said. Surely that sort of thing only fuels the doubters? I mean, with other conspiracy type events, I'd say you'd be looked upon as a madman if you said you believed the "true report" of Oswald assassinating JFK. But show any sign of an inkling of doubt here, and you're anti-Semitic.

A tiny minority of complete nutters say the holocaust didn't happen. Everyone else accepts the truth, even the Germans are accepting of the truth even though it's very uncomfortable for them.

Do they though? Or are they just afraid to say so, as they'll be attacked and called anti-Semitic or "complete nutters"?
What's your point Benny?
According to the stats that Baddiel presented, the % of holocaust denial nutters varies  but mainly lingers just above  above or below the 5%.
About the same as paedophiles.
Regardless if it's 2% or 4% or 10% figure,  holocaust denial is equated to an expression of something between extreme ignorance and hate. Again Benny what exactly is your point?  Is extreme ignorance or hate a reasonable excuse for an expression of a belief in holocaust denial? That Ennis man was selected because of his obvious stupidity, that you think someone eloquent  like irwin,  who also just happens to be fully discredited as a total fraud and charlatan, should have been interviewed instead of Ennis man?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: thewobbler on February 22, 2020, 12:22:01 AM
Nowhere near as controversial. But I can understand the apathy.

Quite a few years ago, Tony Robinson led a c4 show with the premise of evaluating Dan Brown's the da Vinci code. Except as a Christian he spent the entire show describing everything as nonsense and unbelievable, while seemingly completely unaware that his own beliefs are based on a popular story.


I'm not a Holocaust denier btw. Just pointing out that an investigation with an agenda shouldn't be permitted on TV
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: BennyCake on February 22, 2020, 10:24:01 AM
Quote from: Main Street on February 21, 2020, 11:07:36 PM
Quote from: BennyCake on February 21, 2020, 09:53:06 PM
Quote from: lenny on February 21, 2020, 08:50:26 PM
Quote from: BennyCake on February 21, 2020, 08:24:19 PM
Quote from: Main Street on February 21, 2020, 07:43:17 PM
Quote from: BennyCake on February 21, 2020, 06:57:12 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on February 21, 2020, 04:20:29 PM
Balance, seriously? I'd be interested to hear what way you would you provide balance to such a topic? Like, is there a counterpoint to actually put forward? ???

Well, he confronted only one denier. One who clearly wasn't very good at putting his point across. Or maybe that's why they chose him. Tar all deniers as nutcases like this fella, and it reinforces the story

Baddiel basically wouldn't tolerate any sort of differing opinion from his own. More or less, the history books say this happened, so if you say hmmm I don't think it was quite like that..., then you're clearly anti-Semitic and hate all Jews.

He interviewed one survivor who spoke of being separated from her family on arrival, and never seen them again, she then got too upset so they stopped filming. No mention of anything that went on in the camps, other than malnutrition, poor conditions. Wasn't very convincing to be honest.

I went into it with an open mind. The denier offered little argument (unsurprisingly), but neither did the other side.
An open mind to what??  There is no denial argument. There are just degrees of denial, usually regurgitated nonsense, long discredited which our man in Ennis was unable to even get his ducks in a row.
Baddiel did made fleeting  reference  to the pseudo Leuchter Report  and the "historian"  David Irvine libel trial , Irvine being more educated that the Ennis chap.
If you were interested in the denial aspect, that debate that is dealt with in a film called Denial based on the book by Deborah Lipstadt History on Trial: My Day in Court with a Holocaust Denier.

As a documentary, I thought it could have been better directed and edited. nevethelesss  it's well worth a view.

To see what both sides had to say.

It is interesting that there are laws in some countries where you're prosecuted for saying it didn't happen, or didn't happen how the history books said. Surely that sort of thing only fuels the doubters? I mean, with other conspiracy type events, I'd say you'd be looked upon as a madman if you said you believed the "true report" of Oswald assassinating JFK. But show any sign of an inkling of doubt here, and you're anti-Semitic.

A tiny minority of complete nutters say the holocaust didn't happen. Everyone else accepts the truth, even the Germans are accepting of the truth even though it's very uncomfortable for them.

Do they though? Or are they just afraid to say so, as they'll be attacked and called anti-Semitic or "complete nutters"?
What's your point Benny?
According to the stats that Baddiel presented, the % of holocaust denial nutters varies  but mainly lingers just above  above or below the 5%.
About the same as paedophiles.
Regardless if it's 2% or 4% or 10% figure,  holocaust denial is equated to an expression of something between extreme ignorance and hate. Again Benny what exactly is your point?  Is extreme ignorance or hate a reasonable excuse for an expression of a belief in holocaust denial? That Ennis man was selected because of his obvious stupidity, that you think someone eloquent  like irwin,  who also just happens to be fully discredited as a total fraud and charlatan, should have been interviewed instead of Ennis man?

You're equating anyone who has any sort of a slight doubt about the exact story, as "nutters" and comparing them to paedophiles. That's normal procedure now to be accused of hate crime/anti-Semitic. You've more or less done so, as do the media/Israel towards anyone who questions their policies in Palestine. Which is why people are afraid to come out and say... we'll, ya know, I'm not 100% sure it happened like that... People just keep quiet, as every Tom Dick or Harry attacked them as being anti-Semitic.

What I'm trying to say is, People can have an opinion on the Vatican, JFK, Iraq War, etc... and we all know how people over the centuries have been manipulated and sold a pup by governments, Royalty, media, the church etc, to start wars, invade countries..., but when it comes to the Halocaust, no doubts are allowed to be raised. Not even about the number killed. That all seems very strange. That's all I'm saying.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on February 22, 2020, 11:19:23 AM
There is no counterpoint argument. There is any amount of incontrovertible evidence about the Holocaust, the fact that you choose not to seek it out is your own choice. As Main St already pointed out Baddiel covered the 'sensible' holocaust denier argument with the Historian Irving, the Irish Tube is the modern social media face of denial - idiots with  Facebook profiles, so I felt it was totally apt (if very embarrassing to watch). Holocaust denial is akin to believing in a Flat Earth and should be treated as such.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Denn Forever on February 22, 2020, 11:37:34 AM
Tell me if a personal documentary was done on Bloody Sunday.  How balanced could it be?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on February 22, 2020, 03:46:03 PM
Very.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on February 29, 2020, 09:49:45 PM
Star Trek Picard has been pretty poor so far.

Narcos Mexico S2 was excellent.

Rick & Morty is so good.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: BennyHarp on March 09, 2020, 12:27:54 PM
Apologies if it has been mentioned before but I'm enjoying Mindhunter on Netflix. I might be a bit late to the party on this one but just started season 2 last night - definitely worth a watch.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on March 09, 2020, 01:23:57 PM
Quote from: BennyHarp on March 09, 2020, 12:27:54 PM
Apologies if it has been mentioned before but I'm enjoying Mindhunter on Netflix. I might be a bit late to the party on this one but just started season 2 last night - definitely worth a watch.

I was late to the party with this one too but thoroughly enjoyed it.  No confirmation on another season yet I believe.

Watching The Outsider at the minute.  Started off brilliant.  Moved into the Stephen King weirdness now.  Enjoying it
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on March 09, 2020, 02:54:35 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on March 09, 2020, 01:23:57 PM
Quote from: BennyHarp on March 09, 2020, 12:27:54 PM
Apologies if it has been mentioned before but I'm enjoying Mindhunter on Netflix. I might be a bit late to the party on this one but just started season 2 last night - definitely worth a watch.

I was late to the party with this one too but thoroughly enjoyed it.  No confirmation on another season yet I believe.

Watching The Outsider at the minute.  Started off brilliant.  Moved into the Stephen King weirdness now.  Enjoying it

The Outsider would have been perfect if it had been about 3/4 episodes shorter.  Still very good, but alot of filling the past few episodes.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on March 09, 2020, 03:12:15 PM
Westworld back for a third season next week, I'm hoping that finishes it as to string it out would be silly, the main thrust of the story has been revealed I'd like it to be concluded.

They ruin good shows when they run them over
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Boycey on March 09, 2020, 06:05:26 PM
I didn't scroll back so apologies if covered. The Homeland final series is cranking up nicely. .
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on March 09, 2020, 11:26:56 PM
Westworld sort of died a death in season 2. Finished the outsider there, one of the most uneventful and poorest finales I have watched.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on March 09, 2020, 11:30:05 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on March 09, 2020, 11:26:56 PM
Westworld sort of died a death in season 2. Finished the outsider there, one of the most uneventful and poorest finales I have watched.

It has some strong points, I'm just curious where it's going to go, watched the last 3 episodes of series 2 just to get up to speed.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on March 09, 2020, 11:43:14 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on March 09, 2020, 11:30:05 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on March 09, 2020, 11:26:56 PM
Westworld sort of died a death in season 2. Finished the outsider there, one of the most uneventful and poorest finales I have watched.

It has some strong points, I'm just curious where it's going to go, watched the last 3 episodes of series 2 just to get up to speed.

Crazy what you forget when you binge on shows. Couldn't remember much about Narcos Mexico's Bast season before watching the new one, got up to speed before I watched it though. Same with Westworld and Ozarks which is back at the end of the month.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: STREET FIGHTER on March 13, 2020, 04:40:42 PM
Right Folks

Any recommendations for shows to watch on Netflix/other....old or new.....

I have seen absolutely nothing in recent years and that includes breaking bad, game of thrones, any BBC1 drama's etc etc..

What should I watch??

SF
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Solo_run on March 13, 2020, 04:43:44 PM
Quote from: STREET FIGHTER on March 13, 2020, 04:40:42 PM
Right Folks

Any recommendations for shows to watch on Netflix/other....old or new.....

I have seen absolutely nothing in recent years and that includes breaking bad, game of thrones, any BBC1 drama's etc etc..

What should I watch??

SF

Vikings
You
Mindhunter
Titans
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: BennyCake on March 13, 2020, 05:40:06 PM
Detectorists
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on March 13, 2020, 06:19:28 PM
Quote from: Solo_run on March 13, 2020, 04:43:44 PM
Quote from: STREET FIGHTER on March 13, 2020, 04:40:42 PM
Right Folks

Any recommendations for shows to watch on Netflix/other....old or new.....

I have seen absolutely nothing in recent years and that includes breaking bad, game of thrones, any BBC1 drama's etc etc..

What should I watch??

SF

Vikings
You
Mindhunter
Titans

Best three are Dexter, Breaking Bad and GOT (in no order). Get stuck into them.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: STREET FIGHTER on March 13, 2020, 09:00:47 PM
Thanks lads 👍

Keep them coming....
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lenny on March 13, 2020, 09:20:23 PM
Quote from: BennyCake on March 13, 2020, 05:40:06 PM
Detectorists

Slow moving but a top class show.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: BennyCake on March 13, 2020, 10:02:23 PM
Quote from: lenny on March 13, 2020, 09:20:23 PM
Quote from: BennyCake on March 13, 2020, 05:40:06 PM
Detectorists

Slow moving but a top class show.

Best series I've seen in years.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on March 14, 2020, 01:31:48 PM
Netflix will crash in the next few days!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: macdanger2 on March 15, 2020, 01:44:26 AM
Quote from: STREET FIGHTER on March 13, 2020, 04:40:42 PM
Right Folks

Any recommendations for shows to watch on Netflix/other....old or new.....

I have seen absolutely nothing in recent years and that includes breaking bad, game of thrones, any BBC1 drama's etc etc..

What should I watch??

SF

If you haven't already watched it, start with Sopranos
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: playwiththewind1st on March 15, 2020, 02:41:25 PM
Quote from: macdanger2 on March 15, 2020, 01:44:26 AM
Quote from: STREET FIGHTER on March 13, 2020, 04:40:42 PM
Right Folks

Any recommendations for shows to watch on Netflix/other....old or new.....

I have seen absolutely nothing in recent years and that includes breaking bad, game of thrones, any BBC1 drama's etc etc..

What should I watch??

SF

If you haven't already watched it, start with Sopranos

Good call. Was absolutely brilliant nearly every week it was on.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: straightred on March 15, 2020, 05:58:14 PM
Started Money Heist on Netflix. Half way through season 1 - good so far
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on March 15, 2020, 08:03:34 PM
Quote from: straightred on March 15, 2020, 05:58:14 PM
Started Money Heist on Netflix. Half way through season 1 - good so far

Quit now while you think you're ahead.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Gmac on March 15, 2020, 08:14:51 PM
Full Sunday of 30-30 on espn + pass a lot of day
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on March 15, 2020, 11:30:26 PM
Quote from: gallsman on March 15, 2020, 08:03:34 PM
Quote from: straightred on March 15, 2020, 05:58:14 PM
Started Money Heist on Netflix. Half way through season 1 - good so far

Quit now while you think you're ahead.

?Money heist is good probably best watching it in spanish with subs rather than dubbed
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: fearsiuil on March 16, 2020, 01:44:25 AM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on March 15, 2020, 11:30:26 PM
Quote from: gallsman on March 15, 2020, 08:03:34 PM
Quote from: straightred on March 15, 2020, 05:58:14 PM
Started Money Heist on Netflix. Half way through season 1 - good so far

Quit now while you think you're ahead.

?Money heist is good probably best watching it in spanish with subs rather than dubbed
Agree on watching in subtitles but they fairly dragged the story out unnecessarily.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on March 16, 2020, 09:04:06 AM
It's crap in both English and Spanish! Absolute nonsense show, terrible acting, annoying characters.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on March 16, 2020, 12:11:41 PM
Quote from: playwiththewind1st on March 15, 2020, 02:41:25 PM
Quote from: macdanger2 on March 15, 2020, 01:44:26 AM
Quote from: STREET FIGHTER on March 13, 2020, 04:40:42 PM
Right Folks

Any recommendations for shows to watch on Netflix/other....old or new.....

I have seen absolutely nothing in recent years and that includes breaking bad, game of thrones, any BBC1 drama's etc etc..

What should I watch??

SF

If you haven't already watched it, start with Sopranos

Good call. Was absolutely brilliant nearly every week it was on.

When you're finished that, watch 'The Wire'.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on March 16, 2020, 12:18:42 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on March 16, 2020, 12:11:41 PM
Quote from: playwiththewind1st on March 15, 2020, 02:41:25 PM
Quote from: macdanger2 on March 15, 2020, 01:44:26 AM
Quote from: STREET FIGHTER on March 13, 2020, 04:40:42 PM
Right Folks

Any recommendations for shows to watch on Netflix/other....old or new.....

I have seen absolutely nothing in recent years and that includes breaking bad, game of thrones, any BBC1 drama's etc etc..

What should I watch??

SF

If you haven't already watched it, start with Sopranos

Good call. Was absolutely brilliant nearly every week it was on.

When you're finished that, watch 'The Wire'.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l4LhXycJ7rI

Has to be done!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lenny on March 16, 2020, 05:07:38 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on March 16, 2020, 12:11:41 PM
Quote from: playwiththewind1st on March 15, 2020, 02:41:25 PM
Quote from: macdanger2 on March 15, 2020, 01:44:26 AM
Quote from: STREET FIGHTER on March 13, 2020, 04:40:42 PM
Right Folks

Any recommendations for shows to watch on Netflix/other....old or new.....

I have seen absolutely nothing in recent years and that includes breaking bad, game of thrones, any BBC1 drama's etc etc..

What should I watch??

SF

If you haven't already watched it, start with Sopranos

Good call. Was absolutely brilliant nearly every week it was on.

When you're finished that, watch 'The Wire'.

No show has even come remotely close to being as good as The Wire. Superb show with brilliant development of characters.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on March 16, 2020, 06:48:58 PM
Quote from: lenny on March 16, 2020, 05:07:38 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on March 16, 2020, 12:11:41 PM
Quote from: playwiththewind1st on March 15, 2020, 02:41:25 PM
Quote from: macdanger2 on March 15, 2020, 01:44:26 AM
Quote from: STREET FIGHTER on March 13, 2020, 04:40:42 PM
Right Folks

Any recommendations for shows to watch on Netflix/other....old or new.....

I have seen absolutely nothing in recent years and that includes breaking bad, game of thrones, any BBC1 drama's etc etc..

What should I watch??

SF

If you haven't already watched it, start with Sopranos

Good call. Was absolutely brilliant nearly every week it was on.

When you're finished that, watch 'The Wire'.

No show has even come remotely close to being as good as The Wire. Superb show with brilliant development of characters.

It was great however the final series got a bit silly
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Boycey on March 16, 2020, 07:22:57 PM
Watch The West Wing, easily the best political drama ever. Even though the first series is over 20 years old now, it's not dated at all.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on March 16, 2020, 08:35:33 PM
The Wire was very good but wouldn't have it at the top level, where the like of BB, Dexter, GOT and Soprano's sit.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lenny on March 16, 2020, 09:13:48 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on March 16, 2020, 08:35:33 PM
The Wire was very good but wouldn't have it at the top level, where the like of BB, Dexter, GOT and Soprano's sit.

BB is the most overrated series ever. Not even one likeable character in it. I have to admit I watched it all hoping for it to get better but the last 3 series were tough going. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: trileacman on March 16, 2020, 10:31:19 PM
The Wire is as a clear level above all other tv shows ever made. I tried both the Sopranos and West Wing but by f**k they're tough going. Got halfway through both first series.

The first series of the Wire can be a bit of a trudge but the Hamsterdam series is without par IMO.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on March 16, 2020, 11:00:17 PM
Season 4 with the kids and Chris and Snoop doing their thing is the best season of TV ever made.

I love all those long form ones but the Wire is the best of the lot and it's not even close. Am re-watching the Sopranos again at the moment with the wife (her first time) and while it's good, it's not a patch on the Wire.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Never beat the deeler on March 16, 2020, 11:44:20 PM
Quote from: gallsman on March 16, 2020, 11:00:17 PM
Season 4 with the kids and Chris and Snoop doing their thing is the best season of TV ever made.

I love all those long form ones but the Wire is the best of the lot and it's not even close. Am re-watching the Sopranos again at the moment with the wife (her first time) and while it's good, it's not a patch on the Wire.

Yeah, I would have the Wire a clear head above anything else. The characters were so well-rounded.
There was no simplistic good vs bad.

And the fact each season was so well defined and had a definitive purpose, each one added to the overall story.
Too many shows get greedy and keep pushing out the end, and when they get there they haven't a clue how to wrap it up (I'm looking at you, GoT)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Dinny Breen on March 17, 2020, 01:18:55 AM
The Wire was immense I don't think series 5 did enough damage to stop it from being number 1 unlike the last serious of GOT.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: macdanger2 on March 17, 2020, 01:56:57 AM
The wire is decent but not a patch on sopranos, not even in the conversation imo
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: macdanger2 on March 17, 2020, 01:59:09 AM
BTW, just started watching the west wing
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on March 17, 2020, 06:46:33 AM
I'd have Gomorrah above the Wire and Sopranos. I've never watched a tv show and felt so many moments of tension. The characters and acting are superb. The Shield is another favourite of mine. Does Band of Brothers count as a series? If it does then that's clearly the best piece of TV ever made.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: trileacman on March 17, 2020, 07:18:13 AM
Quote from: JimStynes on March 17, 2020, 06:46:33 AM
I'd have Gomorrah above the Wire and Sopranos. I've never watched a tv show and felt so many moments of tension. The characters and acting are superb. The Shield is another favourite of mine. Does Band of Brothers count as a series? If it does then that's clearly the best piece of TV ever made.

Well crafted but really it's just "hoo-haa" team America bullshit at the end of the day.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: trileacman on March 17, 2020, 07:19:52 AM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on March 17, 2020, 01:18:55 AM
The Wire was immense I don't think series 5 did enough damage to stop it from being number 1 unlike the last serious of GOT.

Series 5 wasn't really that bad. Series 2 was arguably worse. That journalism BS spoiled it fair enough but Jimmy's story in S5 is hilarious.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on March 17, 2020, 08:57:09 AM
Series 2 was phenomenal and of all of them is the one that improves the most with more viewing.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on March 17, 2020, 11:25:48 AM
Quote from: trileacman on March 17, 2020, 07:18:13 AM
Quote from: JimStynes on March 17, 2020, 06:46:33 AM
I'd have Gomorrah above the Wire and Sopranos. I've never watched a tv show and felt so many moments of tension. The characters and acting are superb. The Shield is another favourite of mine. Does Band of Brothers count as a series? If it does then that's clearly the best piece of TV ever made.

Well crafted but really it's just "hoo-haa" team America bullshit at the end of the day.

Definitely a different opinion than me. I loved the actual veterans interviews before each episode. All of them with their own amazing story played out in the episode. As I said, the best piece TV show ever made. Some of the battle scenes are only rivalled by the first 30 mins of Saving Priviate Ryan.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on March 17, 2020, 12:28:33 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on March 17, 2020, 11:25:48 AM
Quote from: trileacman on March 17, 2020, 07:18:13 AM
Quote from: JimStynes on March 17, 2020, 06:46:33 AM
I'd have Gomorrah above the Wire and Sopranos. I've never watched a tv show and felt so many moments of tension. The characters and acting are superb. The Shield is another favourite of mine. Does Band of Brothers count as a series? If it does then that's clearly the best piece of TV ever made.

Well crafted but really it's just "hoo-haa" team America bullshit at the end of the day.

Definitely a different opinion than me. I loved the actual veterans interviews before each episode. All of them with their own amazing story played out in the episode. As I said, the best piece TV show ever made. Some of the battle scenes are only rivalled by the first 30 mins of Saving Priviate Ryan.
One of my favourites too. The interviews with the veterans sometimes left me with a bit of dust in my eye.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on March 17, 2020, 02:41:56 PM
That's an idea, rewatch The Band of Brothers.

Though not tv drama, the Godfather trilogy dvd about 10 hours long, is still the undefeated heavyweight champion of the world.
Last week's BCS s5 ep4 scene with Mike, not yet Gus' loyal henchman, was what i'd call a direct rip off/influence from Luca Brasi's characteri in  Godfather, the Dons's loyal soldier.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on March 17, 2020, 03:13:02 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on March 17, 2020, 12:28:33 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on March 17, 2020, 11:25:48 AM
Quote from: trileacman on March 17, 2020, 07:18:13 AM
Quote from: JimStynes on March 17, 2020, 06:46:33 AM
I'd have Gomorrah above the Wire and Sopranos. I've never watched a tv show and felt so many moments of tension. The characters and acting are superb. The Shield is another favourite of mine. Does Band of Brothers count as a series? If it does then that's clearly the best piece of TV ever made.

Well crafted but really it's just "hoo-haa" team America bullshit at the end of the day.

Definitely a different opinion than me. I loved the actual veterans interviews before each episode. All of them with their own amazing story played out in the episode. As I said, the best piece TV show ever made. Some of the battle scenes are only rivalled by the first 30 mins of Saving Priviate Ryan.
One of my favourites too. The interviews with the veterans sometimes left me with a bit of dust in my eye.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6TrbOexkUc (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6TrbOexkUc)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AMUbF0ItdT0 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AMUbF0ItdT0)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: trileacman on March 17, 2020, 03:47:29 PM
I enjoyed the Pacific more than band of brothers but it's been years since I seen BOB so might be unfair to compare them.

For anyone that liked the BOB interviews then the Vietnam War by Ken Burns on Netflix is an absolute must. I really enjoy most of Burns work. Really balanced stuff, allows room in history for all sides.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: mrdeeds on March 17, 2020, 04:42:28 PM
Watched the first episode of The Guards: Inside the K. Excellent show. A shocking watch. The Lidl scene in particular.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on March 17, 2020, 05:14:52 PM
Quote from: trileacman on March 17, 2020, 03:47:29 PM
I enjoyed the Pacific more than band of brothers but it's been years since I seen BOB so might be unfair to compare them.

For anyone that liked the BOB interviews then the Vietnam War by Ken Burns on Netflix is an absolute must. I really enjoy most of Burns work. Really balanced stuff, allows room in history for all sides.

The Vietnam one is good but the American Civil War one he does is outstanding.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on March 17, 2020, 06:50:16 PM
Quote from: trileacman on March 17, 2020, 03:47:29 PM
I enjoyed the Pacific more than band of brothers but it's been years since I seen BOB so might be unfair to compare them.

For anyone that liked the BOB interviews then the Vietnam War by Ken Burns on Netflix is an absolute must. I really enjoy most of Burns work. Really balanced stuff, allows room in history for all sides.
The Pacific was very good but didn't seem to get the same sort of traction with the viewing public.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on March 17, 2020, 07:53:48 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on March 17, 2020, 06:50:16 PM
Quote from: trileacman on March 17, 2020, 03:47:29 PM
I enjoyed the Pacific more than band of brothers but it's been years since I seen BOB so might be unfair to compare them.

For anyone that liked the BOB interviews then the Vietnam War by Ken Burns on Netflix is an absolute must. I really enjoy most of Burns work. Really balanced stuff, allows room in history for all sides.
The Pacific was very good but didn't seem to get the same sort of traction with the viewing public.

The Vietnam One is great! Daughters doing Vietnam for her GCSE history this is a must watch for her
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on March 17, 2020, 08:16:31 PM
There was a ten parter a while back on bbc which was excellent dont know if its the same thing
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: trileacman on March 17, 2020, 08:40:59 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on March 17, 2020, 05:14:52 PM
Quote from: trileacman on March 17, 2020, 03:47:29 PM
I enjoyed the Pacific more than band of brothers but it's been years since I seen BOB so might be unfair to compare them.

For anyone that liked the BOB interviews then the Vietnam War by Ken Burns on Netflix is an absolute must. I really enjoy most of Burns work. Really balanced stuff, allows room in history for all sides.

The Vietnam one is good but the American Civil War one he does is outstanding.

His best but obviously has no interviews with combatants.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Minder on March 17, 2020, 10:36:19 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on March 17, 2020, 07:53:48 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on March 17, 2020, 06:50:16 PM
Quote from: trileacman on March 17, 2020, 03:47:29 PM
I enjoyed the Pacific more than band of brothers but it's been years since I seen BOB so might be unfair to compare them.

For anyone that liked the BOB interviews then the Vietnam War by Ken Burns on Netflix is an absolute must. I really enjoy most of Burns work. Really balanced stuff, allows room in history for all sides.
The Pacific was very good but didn't seem to get the same sort of traction with the viewing public.

The Vietnam One is great! Daughters doing Vietnam for her GCSE history this is a must watch for her

Max Hastings book on Vietnam is a good companion for the series, might be a bit heavy for a 16 year old but I read it a few months ago and it's tremendous
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on March 17, 2020, 10:53:56 PM
Quote from: Minder on March 17, 2020, 10:36:19 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on March 17, 2020, 07:53:48 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on March 17, 2020, 06:50:16 PM
Quote from: trileacman on March 17, 2020, 03:47:29 PM
I enjoyed the Pacific more than band of brothers but it's been years since I seen BOB so might be unfair to compare them.

For anyone that liked the BOB interviews then the Vietnam War by Ken Burns on Netflix is an absolute must. I really enjoy most of Burns work. Really balanced stuff, allows room in history for all sides.
The Pacific was very good but didn't seem to get the same sort of traction with the viewing public.

The Vietnam One is great! Daughters doing Vietnam for her GCSE history this is a must watch for her

Max Hastings book on Vietnam is a good companion for the series, might be a bit heavy for a 16 year old but I read it a few months ago and it's tremendous

I'll look that up, cheers
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: STREET FIGHTER on March 17, 2020, 11:11:55 PM
Thanks All!

Christ....I have a lot of TV to catch up on.....
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: macdanger2 on March 18, 2020, 12:00:19 AM
Curb your enthusiasm is very good
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on March 18, 2020, 12:15:22 AM
Last 2 episodes shown on sky atlantic have been v good macdanger
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: macdanger2 on March 18, 2020, 12:22:58 AM
#8 was one of the best
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Minder on March 18, 2020, 07:03:47 PM
Quote from: macdanger2 on March 18, 2020, 12:00:19 AM
Curb your enthusiasm is very good

It's great
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: joemamas on March 19, 2020, 10:03:25 PM
Family Guy for a laugh
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Cunny Funt on March 21, 2020, 04:53:45 PM
Biographical film about Diego Maradona tonight on channel 4 at 9pm.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Boycey on March 21, 2020, 05:03:38 PM
Quote from: Cunny Funt on March 21, 2020, 04:53:45 PM
Biographical film about Diego Maradona tonight on channel 4 at 9pm.

Meant to post about it this morning, anyone who's not seen it do whatever you need to be in front of the TV tonight. It's absolutely bonkers. The pressure he lived under must have been intolerable...
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: straightred on March 21, 2020, 06:21:20 PM
Just finished season 3 of Money Heist on Netflix. Enjoyed it and the ending was left hanging for season 4 (out in april)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: macdanger2 on March 22, 2020, 01:27:19 AM
Quote from: Boycey on March 21, 2020, 05:03:38 PM
Quote from: Cunny Funt on March 21, 2020, 04:53:45 PM
Biographical film about Diego Maradona tonight on channel 4 at 9pm.

Meant to post about it this morning, anyone who's not seen it do whatever you need to be in front of the TV tonight. It's absolutely bonkers. The pressure he lived under must have been intolerable...

Watched it earlier, very good
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Newbridge Exile on March 22, 2020, 11:34:54 AM
A different genre but I have really enjoyed watching" Lemony Snicket's a series of unfortunate events" on Netflix with my son the last few days , Neil Patrick Harris is brilliant as Count Olaf in it
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: dec on March 22, 2020, 03:00:29 PM
Quote from: Newbridge Exile on March 22, 2020, 11:34:54 AM
A different genre but I have really enjoyed watching" Lemony Snicket's a series of unfortunate events" on Netflix with my son the last few days , Neil Patrick Harris is brilliant as Count Olaf in it

We enjoyed that as well as a family, I haven't seen much else like it, kid/young teen friendly but also smart.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on March 23, 2020, 12:42:14 PM
Just finished The Hunters on Amazon.  I absolutely loved the first few episodes but I feel it maybe began to lose the run of itself.  Wouldn't be too fussed on the ending of the series.

I did enjoy the quirkiness of the show even though it was dealing with some horrific matters.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: J70 on March 24, 2020, 05:02:01 PM
Watching "Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness" on Netflix.

Its awesome!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gerrykeegan on March 25, 2020, 06:39:21 AM
Only just watched the first episode of Tiger King. Bonkers.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: BennyCake on March 25, 2020, 10:03:07 AM
Been rewatching The IT Crowd recently.

Forgot how bloody good it was.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on March 25, 2020, 12:10:55 PM
Quote from: dec on March 22, 2020, 03:00:29 PM
Quote from: Newbridge Exile on March 22, 2020, 11:34:54 AM
A different genre but I have really enjoyed watching" Lemony Snicket's a series of unfortunate events" on Netflix with my son the last few days , Neil Patrick Harris is brilliant as Count Olaf in it

We enjoyed that as well as a family, I haven't seen much else like it, kid/young teen friendly but also smart.

Started it with my kids. . . it's very dark but they absolutely love it. It's our family ritual now every evening to watch an episode
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tbrick18 on March 25, 2020, 02:04:57 PM
Friday Night Dinner is brilliant.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Captain Obvious on March 25, 2020, 03:34:00 PM
Quote from: BennyCake on March 25, 2020, 10:03:07 AM
Been rewatching The IT Crowd recently.

Forgot how bloody good it was.
the work outing a real classic.

Have been hooked on re-runs of the chase, pointless, who wants to be a millionare and bullseye. Here's what you could have won never grows old.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: BennyCake on March 25, 2020, 04:08:00 PM
Quote from: Captain Obvious on March 25, 2020, 03:34:00 PM
Quote from: BennyCake on March 25, 2020, 10:03:07 AM
Been rewatching The IT Crowd recently.

Forgot how bloody good it was.
the work outing a real classic.

Have been hooked on re-runs of the chase, pointless, who wants to be a millionare and bullseye. Here's what you could have won never grows old.

Pure genius, that one.

Some lazy bastard stole my wheelchair  ;D
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: imtommygunn on March 25, 2020, 04:30:14 PM
The IT crowd is fantastic. The football one where they end up being get away drivers for an armed robbery. So so funny,
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Captain Obvious on March 25, 2020, 05:10:23 PM
Quote from: imtommygunn on March 25, 2020, 04:30:14 PM
The IT crowd is fantastic. The football one where they end up being get away drivers for an armed robbery. So so funny,
The thing about Arsenal is they always try to walk it in.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on March 25, 2020, 06:06:26 PM
Free trial of Disney+. The Simpsons between Seasons 3 and 9 is finest television ever made.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: GetOverTheBar on March 26, 2020, 10:01:53 AM
Don't really watch a lot of TV....Currently downloaded all the last season of Homeland so far ready to watch in one go but got me talking to a friend.

What is the last boxset you watched that you felt had a good or satisfying ending?

I recently watched Game of Thrones and the ending was widely ridiculed, Lost was another which went a bit mad.

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on March 26, 2020, 10:32:12 AM
Quote from: GetOverTheBar on March 26, 2020, 10:01:53 AM
Don't really watch a lot of TV....Currently downloaded all the last season of Homeland so far ready to watch in one go but got me talking to a friend.

What is the last boxset you watched that you felt had a good or satisfying ending?

I recently watched Game of Thrones and the ending was widely ridiculed, Lost was another which went a bit mad.
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (TV series)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on March 26, 2020, 12:50:54 PM
Quote from: GetOverTheBar on March 26, 2020, 10:01:53 AM
Don't really watch a lot of TV....Currently downloaded all the last season of Homeland so far ready to watch in one go but got me talking to a friend.

What is the last boxset you watched that you felt had a good or satisfying ending?

I recently watched Game of Thrones and the ending was widely ridiculed, Lost was another which went a bit mad.

This is a good point.  Endings seem to cause people all manner of angst.  Maybe its separation anxiety or something.  I enjoyed the Game of Thrones ending. Breaking bad too. Wouldn't have had much complaint about Sons of Anarchy either... maybe I'm easily pleased. I much prefer a show to at least come to a conclusion rather than be endlessly dragged out or even just axed completely.

Lost was a shambles though.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: imtommygunn on March 26, 2020, 12:57:17 PM
As was Dexter. Never has there been a worse ending to a tv show.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: BennyCake on March 26, 2020, 12:59:02 PM
Quote from: imtommygunn on March 26, 2020, 12:57:17 PM
As was Dexter. Never has there been a worse ending to a tv show.

I'll see your Dexter, and raise you The Prisoner.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: GetOverTheBar on March 26, 2020, 01:06:46 PM
The ending of Love/Hate was decent, I loved the series - especially moving on from Aiden Gillen which I didn't think it would recover from.

Felt the last few episodes were overly grim as some of the characters were becoming popular even though they weren't supposed to be so the writers were under pressure to be seen to show that the end was violence in that world. The Pool Cue thing.....lets move on.

GoT wasn't too bad an ending, I mean I thought everyone had to die in the end......Although who ended up on the Iron Throne in the end wasn't really for me. Probably could have ended it slightly better that way.

I never watched it bar an episode or two which I thought was actually alright, but the ending of How I Met Your Mother went down like a lead balloon. Voted one of worst ending series ever.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on March 26, 2020, 02:44:11 PM
Quote from: GetOverTheBar on March 26, 2020, 01:06:46 PM
The ending of Love/Hate was decent, I loved the series - especially moving on from Aiden Gillen which I didn't think it would recover from.

Felt the last few episodes were overly grim as some of the characters were becoming popular even though they weren't supposed to be so the writers were under pressure to be seen to show that the end was violence in that world. The Pool Cue thing.....lets move on.

GoT wasn't too bad an ending, I mean I thought everyone had to die in the end......Although who ended up on the Iron Throne in the end wasn't really for me. Probably could have ended it slightly better that way.

I never watched it bar an episode or two which I thought was actually alright, but the ending of How I Met Your Mother went down like a lead balloon. Voted one of worst ending series ever.

Love/Hate was so good, you could have been forgiven to maybe pass over it after the first episode but they rocked right through to the end and yes the characters were grim (if life in the underworld is like that) but i thought the balance was just right
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: imtommygunn on March 26, 2020, 02:52:52 PM
Apparently the writer(s) lived in the "underworld" for 6 months before the show. One of the best shows ever IMO. Apparently it's all been put on RTE player.

I'm not that familiar with the prisoner. In fairness to Dexter I don't know how you would do a good ending to it the nature of the show.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Solo_run on March 26, 2020, 03:44:40 PM
For anyone who use to like Dragonball Z back in the day there are quite a few new episodes/movies going back to 2013 to catch up on.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JoG2 on March 26, 2020, 06:49:38 PM
Anyone been able to get Disney+ on their Virgin TV setup?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on March 26, 2020, 11:42:25 PM
Was a fan of HIMYM at the start but the ending was horrifically bad like they dragged a whole twenty episodes out of an ending it was f**king stupid!!

Very rarely happy with endings I think shows that go out at the top are the best Gervais did it well 2 series then you're done dragging things on like they do in America only makes things stale.

Bojack Horseman has a very good ending!! Brilliant show!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: GetOverTheBar on March 27, 2020, 09:52:28 AM
Quote from: screenexile on March 26, 2020, 11:42:25 PM
Was a fan of HIMYM at the start but the ending was horrifically bad like they dragged a whole twenty episodes out of an ending it was f**king stupid!!

Very rarely happy with endings I think shows that go out at the top are the best Gervais did it well 2 series then you're done dragging things on like they do in America only makes things stale.

Bojack Horseman has a very good ending!! Brilliant show!

Ah The Office, a work of genius. Still to this day can watch that show.

Never watched the American one, maybe that's something to look into.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on March 27, 2020, 09:55:57 AM
Speaking of comedy show endings, Blackadder was exceptional.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: BennyCake on March 27, 2020, 10:03:39 AM
Early Doors, with Craig Cash. Pure genius.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on March 27, 2020, 10:40:25 AM
The end of Love/Hate was brilliant.  Dexter wasn't brilliant but it wasn't bad either, I liked the idea of him where he ended up.  The whole boat into the storm thing was stupid obviously.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on March 27, 2020, 11:44:13 AM
Quote from: GetOverTheBar on March 27, 2020, 09:52:28 AM
Quote from: screenexile on March 26, 2020, 11:42:25 PM
Was a fan of HIMYM at the start but the ending was horrifically bad like they dragged a whole twenty episodes out of an ending it was f**king stupid!!

Very rarely happy with endings I think shows that go out at the top are the best Gervais did it well 2 series then you're done dragging things on like they do in America only makes things stale.

Bojack Horseman has a very good ending!! Brilliant show!

Ah The Office, a work of genius. Still to this day can watch that show.

Never watched the American one, maybe that's something to look into.

The American one is very different. They've captured the Tim and Gareth dynamic very well with the Brent character being very different and they've brought in some other great characters that weren't in the original.

There's a lot of episodes and the laughs are diluted at times as sitcoms in American tend to do with 20 odd episodes but definitely enjoyable.

To save time the best bits are on youtube!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on March 27, 2020, 12:03:33 PM
Have always seen bits and pieces of the US Office but never from start to finish........until this week 😎😎
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on March 27, 2020, 01:04:29 PM
New season of Ozark out today.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on March 27, 2020, 01:18:04 PM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on March 27, 2020, 12:03:33 PM
Have always seen bits and pieces of the US Office but never from start to finish........until this week 😎😎
Excellent show, have watched the whole series multiple times.

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: J70 on March 27, 2020, 01:35:54 PM
Quote from: gerrykeegan on March 25, 2020, 06:39:21 AM
Only just watched the first episode of Tiger King. Bonkers.

(https://noguiltfangirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/netflix-tiger-king-memes-bored-e1585250453979.png)

It is pretty nuts all right, but riveting stuff. ;D

Talk about a cast of oddballs. Each one dodgier than the last (not talking about the hair styles and clothes!), with deadly vendettas and grudges and conspiracies and all kinds of allegations. All in the world of exploiting and breeding big cats and other exotic animals. Watching it I was wondering why any of them agreed to be in it. No one came out of it looking well, even those who didn't fall foul of the law.

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on March 27, 2020, 01:43:14 PM
Quote from: laoislad on March 27, 2020, 01:18:04 PM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on March 27, 2020, 12:03:33 PM
Have always seen bits and pieces of the US Office but never from start to finish........until this week 😎😎
Excellent show, have watched the whole series multiple times.

Id say ive well over half watched oer the years just never in order. Yah tis great LL
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on March 27, 2020, 02:44:29 PM
Quote from: J70 on March 27, 2020, 01:35:54 PM
Quote from: gerrykeegan on March 25, 2020, 06:39:21 AM
Only just watched the first episode of Tiger King. Bonkers.

(https://noguiltfangirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/netflix-tiger-king-memes-bored-e1585250453979.png)

It is pretty nuts all right, but riveting stuff. ;D

Talk about a cast of oddballs. Each one dodgier than the last (not talking about the hair styles and clothes!), with deadly vendettas and grudges and conspiracies and all kinds of allegations. All in the world of exploiting and breeding big cats and other exotic animals. Watching it I was wondering why any of them agreed to be in it. No one came out of it looking well, even those who didn't fall foul of the law.

Looking forward to this one have heard it's completely mental I remember the dude on with Louis Theroux at the time and thinking there's way more going on than his interest in big cats!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: johnnycool on March 27, 2020, 03:47:14 PM
Quote from: screenexile on March 27, 2020, 02:44:29 PM
Quote from: J70 on March 27, 2020, 01:35:54 PM
Quote from: gerrykeegan on March 25, 2020, 06:39:21 AM
Only just watched the first episode of Tiger King. Bonkers.

(https://noguiltfangirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/netflix-tiger-king-memes-bored-e1585250453979.png)

It is pretty nuts all right, but riveting stuff. ;D

Talk about a cast of oddballs. Each one dodgier than the last (not talking about the hair styles and clothes!), with deadly vendettas and grudges and conspiracies and all kinds of allegations. All in the world of exploiting and breeding big cats and other exotic animals. Watching it I was wondering why any of them agreed to be in it. No one came out of it looking well, even those who didn't fall foul of the law.

Looking forward to this one have heard it's completely mental I remember the dude on with Louis Theroux at the time and thinking there's way more going on than his interest in big cats!!

Saw that popping up on Netflix last night, might have a gander tonight as I'm losing my patience with Safe.

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on March 28, 2020, 04:56:15 PM
Quote from: screenexile on March 27, 2020, 02:44:29 PM
Quote from: J70 on March 27, 2020, 01:35:54 PM
Quote from: gerrykeegan on March 25, 2020, 06:39:21 AM
Only just watched the first episode of Tiger King. Bonkers.

(https://noguiltfangirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/netflix-tiger-king-memes-bored-e1585250453979.png)

It is pretty nuts all right, but riveting stuff. ;D

Talk about a cast of oddballs. Each one dodgier than the last (not talking about the hair styles and clothes!), with deadly vendettas and grudges and conspiracies and all kinds of allegations. All in the world of exploiting and breeding big cats and other exotic animals. Watching it I was wondering why any of them agreed to be in it. No one came out of it looking well, even those who didn't fall foul of the law.

Looking forward to this one have heard it's completely mental I remember the dude on with Louis Theroux at the time and thinking there's way more going on than his interest in big cats!!

I watched the first one last night, But i remember the one with Louis and at the time though he was just crackers, not wise in the head, like most Americans
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Newbridge Exile on March 29, 2020, 10:01:49 AM
I wouldn't be that big into Star wars  but 3 episodes in and I  am really enjoying the Mandalorian so far
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: theticklemister on March 29, 2020, 12:13:32 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on March 28, 2020, 04:56:15 PM
Quote from: screenexile on March 27, 2020, 02:44:29 PM
Quote from: J70 on March 27, 2020, 01:35:54 PM
Quote from: gerrykeegan on March 25, 2020, 06:39:21 AM
Only just watched the first episode of Tiger King. Bonkers.

(https://noguiltfangirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/netflix-tiger-king-memes-bored-e1585250453979.png)

It is pretty nuts all right, but riveting stuff. ;D

Talk about a cast of oddballs. Each one dodgier than the last (not talking about the hair styles and clothes!), with deadly vendettas and grudges and conspiracies and all kinds of allegations. All in the world of exploiting and breeding big cats and other exotic animals. Watching it I was wondering why any of them agreed to be in it. No one came out of it looking well, even those who didn't fall foul of the law.

Looking forward to this one have heard it's completely mental I remember the dude on with Louis Theroux at the time and thinking there's way more going on than his interest in big cats!!

I watched the first one last night, But i remember the one with Louis and at the time though he was just crackers, not wise in the head, like most Americans

Finished it all last night. One of the most captivating shows your ever going to watch. I loved every second of it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on March 31, 2020, 08:27:54 PM
 A 90min documentary  now on BBC 2 player,  Michael Jackson - the Paedophile Years,   only kidding,  it's called The Real Michael Jackson,  from the perspective of  former flag wavers, part of the "team Michael", now reviewing their perspectives from  the past decades with MJ. The documentary moves at a relaxed pace, made by a one time confirmed Jakobite.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Never beat the deeler on April 01, 2020, 07:40:12 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on March 27, 2020, 10:40:25 AM
The end of Love/Hate was brilliant.  Dexter wasn't brilliant but it wasn't bad either, I liked the idea of him where he ended up.  The whole boat into the storm thing was stupid obviously.

Seriously, on a thread where people are recommending shows to watch, you go and give away the ending?! I sometimes wonder about people.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on April 01, 2020, 11:46:43 AM
Is Tiger king that good and will it be something the Mrs will watch?

On another note finished The Outsider which I thought was very good and the new series of Ozark is also good (as i wondering were it could go with a 3rd series).
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on April 01, 2020, 12:02:05 PM
Save Me season 2 is out.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Taylor on April 01, 2020, 12:08:21 PM
Quote from: Jeepers Creepers on April 01, 2020, 11:46:43 AM
Is Tiger king that good and will it be something the Mrs will watch?

On another note finished The Outsider which I thought was very good and the new series of Ozark is also good (as i wondering were it could go with a 3rd series).

Its a crazy show which gets crazier each episode.

The Mrs will enjoy it as well
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: mrdeeds on April 01, 2020, 12:21:05 PM
 At the moment I'm enjoying new season of Ozark, Tiger King and Homeland. Better call Saul is not as good as last few. Plus Money Heist, Drive to Survive and Sunderland Till I die to get through.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Hound on April 01, 2020, 12:27:22 PM
I watch the first episode of Tiger King last night, and while interesting and wacky I don't get the adulation it has been receiving
- edit I see Taylor has just posted that its improves with each episode so I'll keep going

I watched two Harlan Coben crime dramas on Netflix, The Stranger and Safe, back to back. Both 6 or 8 episodes long and I really enjoyed them. Twists and turns, intertwining story lines, keeps you interested and guessing while you know there's an ending coming not too far away.

Watching Designated Survivor, about 12 or 14 episodes in, which I completely missed first time around. I'm a big fan of pretty much all the White House boxsets. While this isn't in the class of West Wing or House of Cards, it's still good. Kiefer's not brilliant, but most of the rest of the cast is very good.

Ballers final series was meh. I had enjoyed all the previous series

Finished Curb your Enthusiasm Series 10. Brilliant, like all the other series (apart from Series 1). Wife absolutely hates it  ;D
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on April 01, 2020, 12:40:19 PM
The Stranger and Designated Survivor are absolutely shite. DS could have been written by a 12 year old ffs. I don't think you can group it as a "White House box set" in the same vein as West Wing our even HoC. They're political dramas, whereas DS is paint by numbers action nonsense.

I don't think Tiger King has been met with adulation. More incredulity end disbelief at the whole thing.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on April 01, 2020, 12:43:44 PM
Quote from: Hound on April 01, 2020, 12:27:22 PM
I watch the first episode of Tiger King last night, and while interesting and wacky I don't get the adulation it has been receiving
- edit I see Taylor has just posted that its improves with each episode so I'll keep going

I watched two Harlan Coben crime dramas on Netflix, The Stranger and Safe, back to back. Both 6 or 8 episodes long and I really enjoyed them. Twists and turns, intertwining story lines, keeps you interested and guessing while you know there's an ending coming not too far away.

Watching Designated Survivor, about 12 or 14 episodes in, which I completely missed first time around. I'm a big fan of pretty much all the White House boxsets. While this isn't in the class of West Wing or House of Cards, it's still good. Kiefer's not brilliant, but most of the rest of the cast is very good.

Ballers final series was meh. I had enjoyed all the previous series

Finished Curb your Enthusiasm Series 10. Brilliant, like all the other series (apart from Series 1). Wife absolutely hates it  ;D

Goes downhill rapidly
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: J70 on April 01, 2020, 12:55:01 PM
The Curb season was very good. The Jon Hamm episode was one of the funniest in years.

I agree with the above on Designated Survivor. The concept was excellent and interesting, but once he became the legitimate president, it was more or less done, even before the end of the first season. Then it turned into just another American President series.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Taylor on April 01, 2020, 05:29:14 PM
Quote from: Hound on April 01, 2020, 12:27:22 PM
I watch the first episode of Tiger King last night, and while interesting and wacky I don't get the adulation it has been receiving
- edit I see Taylor has just posted that its improves with each episode so I'll keep going

I watched two Harlan Coben crime dramas on Netflix, The Stranger and Safe, back to back. Both 6 or 8 episodes long and I really enjoyed them. Twists and turns, intertwining story lines, keeps you interested and guessing while you know there's an ending coming not too far away.

Watching Designated Survivor, about 12 or 14 episodes in, which I completely missed first time around. I'm a big fan of pretty much all the White House boxsets. While this isn't in the class of West Wing or House of Cards, it's still good. Kiefer's not brilliant, but most of the rest of the cast is very good.

Ballers final series was meh. I had enjoyed all the previous series

Finished Curb your Enthusiasm Series 10. Brilliant, like all the other series (apart from Series 1). Wife absolutely hates it  ;D

The Harlan Coben dramas are both very good.
Plenty of twists as you say and they dont drag the shite out of the episodes which is the downfall of so many shows which start out good.

Was disappointed with Ballers final series - I dont actually think they had left anywhere else to go if that makes sense
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Taylor on April 01, 2020, 05:29:52 PM
Caught 'My Left Nut' last night on BBC.

Set in Belfast.

Not sure what to make of it yet
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: imtommygunn on April 01, 2020, 06:01:37 PM
Got recommended it too. Bit cringe worthy at times but enjoyed it. First episode I thought what the hell lol.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: BennyCake on April 01, 2020, 06:04:02 PM
Quote from: Taylor on April 01, 2020, 05:29:52 PM
Caught 'My Left Nut' last night on BBC.

Set in Belfast.

Not sure what to make of it yet

Caught a glimpse of that

Who was the two hurling team jersies?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on April 01, 2020, 10:08:59 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on January 03, 2020, 09:08:38 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on January 02, 2020, 04:03:47 PM
3 episodes into Messiah on Netflix, really interesting, lot of potential.
Gorged on this, very very good, compelling viewing. The religious element might put some people off but I loved it, good balance to the story, it's only getting going too.
Sorry to quote myself, but I cant believe this show has gone so unnoticed. I thought it was excellent.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on April 01, 2020, 10:10:23 PM
Quote from: Never beat the deeler on April 01, 2020, 07:40:12 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on March 27, 2020, 10:40:25 AM
The end of Love/Hate was brilliant.  Dexter wasn't brilliant but it wasn't bad either, I liked the idea of him where he ended up.  The whole boat into the storm thing was stupid obviously.

Seriously, on a thread where people are recommending shows to watch, you go and give away the ending?! I sometimes wonder about people.
Wouldn't be the first time nrico did that on here.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on April 01, 2020, 10:23:03 PM
Quote from: laoislad on April 01, 2020, 10:10:23 PM
Quote from: Never beat the deeler on April 01, 2020, 07:40:12 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on March 27, 2020, 10:40:25 AM
The end of Love/Hate was brilliant.  Dexter wasn't brilliant but it wasn't bad either, I liked the idea of him where he ended up.  The whole boat into the storm thing was stupid obviously.

Seriously, on a thread where people are recommending shows to watch, you go and give away the ending?! I sometimes wonder about people.
Wouldn't be the first time nirico did that on here.
Yeeoohhhhh!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on April 01, 2020, 11:18:46 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on April 01, 2020, 10:08:59 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on January 03, 2020, 09:08:38 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on January 02, 2020, 04:03:47 PM
3 episodes into Messiah on Netflix, really interesting, lot of potential.
Gorged on this, very very good, compelling viewing. The religious element might put some people off but I loved it, good balance to the story, it's only getting going too.
Sorry to quote myself, but I cant believe this show has gone so unnoticed. I thought it was excellent.

Great show, waiting on next set
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Smokin Joe on April 04, 2020, 01:52:59 PM
Has anyone seen Occupied on Netflix?

I've had it recommended to me. A Norwegian political thriller?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on April 04, 2020, 02:18:27 PM
Quote from: Smokin Joe on April 04, 2020, 01:52:59 PM
Has anyone seen Occupied on Netflix?

I've had it recommended to me. A Norwegian political thriller?
I didn't watch it on Netflix, but on BBC 4,
I suppose it would be a similar experience.

Start with Ep 1 and see how you get on, you've already had it recommended to you
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on April 04, 2020, 03:11:15 PM
Always good to start with Ep1 ive found 😎
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: SHEEDY on April 04, 2020, 08:25:40 PM
Sunderland til I die. the biggest unintentional comedy show out there.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Rich Ricci on April 05, 2020, 01:52:02 PM
Quote from: SHEEDY on April 04, 2020, 08:25:40 PM
Sunderland til I die. the biggest unintentional comedy show out there.

Just finished it. Your man Charlie is some d*ck  >:(
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: square_ball on April 05, 2020, 02:24:27 PM
Great show. Loved the 2 series.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: SHEEDY on April 05, 2020, 07:51:22 PM
Quote from: Rich Ricci on April 05, 2020, 01:52:02 PM
Quote from: SHEEDY on April 04, 2020, 08:25:40 PM
Sunderland til I die. the biggest unintentional comedy show out there.

Just finished it. Your man Charlie is some d*ck  >:(
he was definitely eccentric, a bit of a David Brent type figure. The way he spoke to some of the staff seemed over the top but if truth be told some of them needed a rocket up the arse. Seemed to be getting it easy for too long.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on April 06, 2020, 08:31:40 AM
Quote from: Smokin Joe on April 04, 2020, 01:52:59 PM
Has anyone seen Occupied on Netflix?

I've had it recommended to me. A Norwegian political thriller?

I've seen it.  It's ok - a bit slow and laboured from time to time, but it's an interesting story.  Written by Jo Nesbo who wrote the Harry Hole novels. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on April 07, 2020, 07:00:00 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on April 06, 2020, 08:31:40 AM
Quote from: Smokin Joe on April 04, 2020, 01:52:59 PM
Has anyone seen Occupied on Netflix?

I've had it recommended to me. A Norwegian political thriller?

I've seen it.  It's ok - a bit slow and laboured from time to time, but it's an interesting story.  Written by Jo Nesbo who wrote the Harry Hole novels.

Read most of his books, generally very good, haven't seen this though
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on April 07, 2020, 07:50:03 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on April 07, 2020, 07:00:00 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on April 06, 2020, 08:31:40 AM
Quote from: Smokin Joe on April 04, 2020, 01:52:59 PM
Has anyone seen Occupied on Netflix?

I've had it recommended to me. A Norwegian political thriller?

I've seen it.  It's ok - a bit slow and laboured from time to time, but it's an interesting story.  Written by Jo Nesbo who wrote the Harry Hole novels.

Read most of his books, generally very good, haven't seen this though
Jo Nesbo did not write this story.
He had an idea of sorts, probably after the 5th expressso with a group of his friends. Other people ran with it but obviously his name carries currency,  so his name is there in the list of credits, the first name, a bait.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on April 07, 2020, 07:53:38 PM
Quote from: Main Street on April 07, 2020, 07:50:03 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on April 07, 2020, 07:00:00 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on April 06, 2020, 08:31:40 AM
Quote from: Smokin Joe on April 04, 2020, 01:52:59 PM
Has anyone seen Occupied on Netflix?

I've had it recommended to me. A Norwegian political thriller?

I've seen it.  It's ok - a bit slow and laboured from time to time, but it's an interesting story.  Written by Jo Nesbo who wrote the Harry Hole novels.

Read most of his books, generally very good, haven't seen this though
Jo Nesbo did not write this story.
He had an idea of sorts, probably after the 5th expressso with a group of his friends. Other people ran with it but obviously his name carries currency,  so his name is there in the list of credits, the first name, a bait.

Patterson has done a lot of that stuff also, not the same
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Newbridge Exile on April 07, 2020, 10:57:38 PM
Quote from: dec on March 22, 2020, 03:00:29 PM
Quote from: Newbridge Exile on March 22, 2020, 11:34:54 AM
A different genre but I have really enjoyed watching" Lemony Snicket's a series of unfortunate events" on Netflix with my son the last few days , Neil Patrick Harris is brilliant as Count Olaf in it

We enjoyed that as well as a family, I haven't seen much else like it, kid/young teen friendly but also smart.
We finished up the the 3 rd series last night and can honestly say its been the most enjoyable TV series we have watched as a family, i have the books ordered now as our son is mad to get reading them ( will probably read them myself as well )
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on April 14, 2020, 03:47:24 PM
Better Call Saul - unreal the last few weeks
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Taylor on April 14, 2020, 03:59:28 PM
Season 4 of Money Heist has been excellent so far
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: fearsiuil on April 14, 2020, 06:11:47 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on April 14, 2020, 03:47:24 PM
Better Call Saul - unreal the last few weeks

This season by far the best.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: dec on April 14, 2020, 06:25:18 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on April 14, 2020, 03:47:24 PM
Better Call Saul - unreal the last few weeks

I haven't watched Breaking Bad or Better Call Saul. If I was starting now which would you think I should start with?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on April 14, 2020, 06:41:39 PM
Breaking Bad for sure. There's still one more season of BCS to do before they get to the starting point of BB and that won't be out for at least a year.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: From the Bunker on April 14, 2020, 07:31:48 PM
Quote from: dec on April 14, 2020, 06:25:18 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on April 14, 2020, 03:47:24 PM
Better Call Saul - unreal the last few weeks

I haven't watched Breaking Bad or Better Call Saul. If I was starting now which would you think I should start with?

Start with Breaking Bad. Although BCS is a prequel it has it's own story going on and better to watch after.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: BennyCake on April 14, 2020, 08:33:53 PM
Haven't tried Better Call Saul yet, but Breaking Bad was a long hard slog to get through. Nearly gave up on it a few times.

The last series of BB was very good though.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on April 14, 2020, 10:42:13 PM
Ignore that ignorant buffoon. Breaking Bad is a masterpiece.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: thewobbler on April 14, 2020, 11:34:34 PM
Better Call Saul is better.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on April 17, 2020, 10:09:45 PM
Better late than never - Watched Life on Mars and going through Ashes to Ashes atm. Ridiculous premise, corny, kitsch, whatever but entertaining nonetheless. Finding Ashes to Ashes significantly better than Life on Mars I have to say. Fire up the Quattro!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on April 17, 2020, 11:47:57 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on April 17, 2020, 10:09:45 PM
Better late than never - Watched Life on Mars and going through Ashes to Ashes atm. Ridiculous premise, corny, kitsch, whatever but entertaining nonetheless. Finding Ashes to Ashes significantly better than Life on Mars I have to say. Fire up the Quattro!
The Ford Cortina 2.3L is legend.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Walter Cronc on April 18, 2020, 10:31:44 AM
Lads is this doc on Jordan/Chicago Bulls on Netflix from tomorrow?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on April 18, 2020, 11:34:40 AM
Quote from: bennydorano on April 17, 2020, 10:09:45 PM
Better late than never - Watched Life on Mars and going through Ashes to Ashes atm. Ridiculous premise, corny, kitsch, whatever but entertaining nonetheless. Finding Ashes to Ashes significantly better than Life on Mars I have to say. Fire up the Quattro!
The writer said last week that Gene Hunt will be returning soon.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on April 18, 2020, 12:07:55 PM
Quote from: Walter Cronc on April 18, 2020, 10:31:44 AM
Lads is this doc on Jordan/Chicago Bulls on Netflix from tomorrow?

Monday.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on April 18, 2020, 01:28:23 PM
Bosch season 6 started.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on April 18, 2020, 01:31:27 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on April 18, 2020, 01:28:23 PM
Bosch season 6 started.
Is it good? I have read all the books and love the character but I watched one episode and I didn't take to it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on April 18, 2020, 03:17:52 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on April 18, 2020, 01:31:27 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on April 18, 2020, 01:28:23 PM
Bosch season 6 started.
Is it good? I have read all the books and love the character but I watched one episode and I didn't take to it.
I had an image of who I thought was Bosch, now since the Tv show it's Titus Welliver. Titus is Bosch. Each season takes in a fair bit and doesn't follow the timeline, but each book's story line is accurately depicted with great respect to the original story. Bosch aficionados are fortunate to have this quality tv dramatisation of the books.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Walter Cronc on April 18, 2020, 07:54:26 PM
Quote from: gallsman on April 18, 2020, 12:07:55 PM
Quote from: Walter Cronc on April 18, 2020, 10:31:44 AM
Lads is this doc on Jordan/Chicago Bulls on Netflix from tomorrow?

Monday.

Cheers Gallsman
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on April 18, 2020, 08:23:19 PM
Quote from: Main Street on April 18, 2020, 03:17:52 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on April 18, 2020, 01:31:27 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on April 18, 2020, 01:28:23 PM
Bosch season 6 started.
Is it good? I have read all the books and love the character but I watched one episode and I didn't take to it.
I had an image of who I thought was Bosch, now since the Tv show it's Titus Welliver. Titus is Bosch. Each season takes in a fair bit and doesn't follow the timeline, but each book's story line is accurately depicted with great respect to the original story. Bosch aficionados are fortunate to have this quality tv dramatisation of the books.
Will give it a shot.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on April 18, 2020, 09:57:50 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on April 18, 2020, 01:31:27 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on April 18, 2020, 01:28:23 PM
Bosch season 6 started.
Is it good? I have read all the books and love the character but I watched one episode and I didn't take to it.

It's decent enough! Definitely worth sticking with but some seasons are stronger than others.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Boycey on April 18, 2020, 10:30:21 PM
I didn't realize there were books  :-[. I happened on Bosch last summer and watched the 5 series back to back and thoroughly enjoyed them. I would agree that some series are better than others...
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: armaghniac on April 18, 2020, 10:47:55 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on April 17, 2020, 10:09:45 PM
Better late than never - Watched Life on Mars and going through Ashes to Ashes atm. Ridiculous premise, corny, kitsch, whatever but entertaining nonetheless. Finding Ashes to Ashes significantly better than Life on Mars I have to say. Fire up the Quattro!

When it was first on I thought Life on Mars was bollix, but on a later run I came to appreciate it.  Your woman in Ashes to Ashes would stop crime by walking down the street.
They actually made a Spanish clone of Mars https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yup95NXyqvE
and an American one https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1GBHvkoDnOE
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on April 19, 2020, 12:15:35 PM
Life on Mars was a classic, it's on the BBC Player.  A limited appeal cult classic that hit the mainstream with a bullet, the outstanding drama of 2006/7. won 2 Emmys and a Bafta.
The background music used in each episode was a trip in itself. - "The Jean Genie"  ;D

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on April 20, 2020, 07:48:32 PM
The Last Dance on Netflix, documentary about the Chicago Bulls 97/98 season - some glorious footage of the players histories, first 2 episodes excellent.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on April 20, 2020, 11:01:52 PM
Very good so far and a reminder of how much of a super star Michael Jordan was. Phenomenal drive and will to win.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on April 20, 2020, 11:35:04 PM
Watching the Mandalorian, it's completely taken from the best Westerners, Loving the Rocky music in it also!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on April 21, 2020, 12:28:46 AM
Quote from: bennydorano on April 20, 2020, 07:48:32 PM
The Last Dance on Netflix, documentary about the Chicago Bulls 97/98 season - some glorious footage of the players histories, first 2 episodes excellent.
Just finished the first episode. Pure class. Me and the brother woreout a video of the 91 season.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on April 21, 2020, 03:32:40 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on April 18, 2020, 11:34:40 AM
Quote from: bennydorano on April 17, 2020, 10:09:45 PM
Better late than never - Watched Life on Mars and going through Ashes to Ashes atm. Ridiculous premise, corny, kitsch, whatever but entertaining nonetheless. Finding Ashes to Ashes significantly better than Life on Mars I have to say. Fire up the Quattro!
The writer said last week that Gene Hunt will be returning soon.

God, I hope so! For a show that I avoided watching for so long it was an unexpected treat.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Norf Tyrone on April 21, 2020, 05:34:58 PM
Don't know if anyone is watching Irish Pickers on Blaze TV.

Is there anyway to watch old episodes of this?

https://www.blaze.tv/series/irish-pickers
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Smokin Joe on April 24, 2020, 07:54:10 AM
My 12 year old son loves Basketball.

I see that The Last Dance is 15.  Has there been anything in it so far that would be unsuitable for a 12 year old?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on April 24, 2020, 08:24:50 AM
Bit of cursing, reference / description of a bit of partying is all I can recall
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on April 24, 2020, 10:01:55 AM
Only started watching Money Heist lately. Great show. You quickly forget you are even reading subtitles.
Tried the dubbed version first and couldn't get into it at all.
Still on Season 1 but loving it so far...
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: BenDover on April 24, 2020, 11:26:03 AM
Quote from: laoislad on April 24, 2020, 10:01:55 AM
Only started watching Money Heist lately. Great show. You quickly forget you are even reading subtitles.
Tried the dubbed version first and couldn't get into it at all.
Still on Season 1 but loving it so far...
the dubbing is really annoying me and I've just finished Season 1. Denver's laugh... horrendous.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on April 24, 2020, 11:38:27 AM
Quote from: BenDover on April 24, 2020, 11:26:03 AM
Quote from: laoislad on April 24, 2020, 10:01:55 AM
Only started watching Money Heist lately. Great show. You quickly forget you are even reading subtitles.
Tried the dubbed version first and couldn't get into it at all.
Still on Season 1 but loving it so far...
the dubbing is really annoying me and I've just finished Season 1. Denver's laugh... horrendous.
Watch it in Spanish with subtitles. Didnt think I'd like it that way but honestly you forget you are even reading them after a while.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: sambostar on April 24, 2020, 01:06:29 PM
Watched "Gangs of London" 1st 2 episodes last night - seriously good I thought
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on April 24, 2020, 01:19:35 PM
Anyone been on the Homeland journey?
Last one on next week. Its been an emotional rollercoaster hi
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Norf Tyrone on April 24, 2020, 01:27:26 PM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on April 24, 2020, 01:19:35 PM
Anyone been on the Homeland journey?
Last one on next week. Its been an emotional rollercoaster hi

Yeah. It's a pretty good series. Back to basics and it's what they do best.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: GetOverTheBar on April 24, 2020, 01:30:40 PM
Quote from: Norf Tyrone on April 24, 2020, 01:27:26 PM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on April 24, 2020, 01:19:35 PM
Anyone been on the Homeland journey?
Last one on next week. Its been an emotional rollercoaster hi

Yeah. It's a pretty good series. Back to basics and it's what they do best.

Yet to watch the ending, heard great things. Homeland has been an exceptional series even arguably growing in stature after the original Brody storyline expired.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on April 24, 2020, 01:38:11 PM
Lads, honestly, Money Heist is absolute f**king trash.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on April 24, 2020, 02:55:50 PM
Quote from: gallsman on April 24, 2020, 01:38:11 PM
Lads, honestly, Money Heist is absolute f**king trash.

One mans trash is another mans treasure!!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: BenDover on April 24, 2020, 03:03:37 PM
Quote from: laoislad on April 24, 2020, 11:38:27 AM
Quote from: BenDover on April 24, 2020, 11:26:03 AM
Quote from: laoislad on April 24, 2020, 10:01:55 AM
Only started watching Money Heist lately. Great show. You quickly forget you are even reading subtitles.
Tried the dubbed version first and couldn't get into it at all.
Still on Season 1 but loving it so far...
the dubbing is really annoying me and I've just finished Season 1. Denver's laugh... horrendous.
Watch it in Spanish with subtitles. Didnt think I'd like it that way but honestly you forget you are even reading them after a while.
Survived Narcos Mexico like this, must make the switch. Cheers
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on April 24, 2020, 03:19:37 PM
Quote from: GetOverTheBar on April 24, 2020, 01:30:40 PM
Quote from: Norf Tyrone on April 24, 2020, 01:27:26 PM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on April 24, 2020, 01:19:35 PM
Anyone been on the Homeland journey?
Last one on next week. Its been an emotional rollercoaster hi

Yeah. It's a pretty good series. Back to basics and it's what they do best.

Yet to watch the ending, heard great things. Homeland has been an exceptional series even arguably growing in stature after the original Brody storyline expired.

Yeah consistently good over the years ill miss it. Carrie - little bit sexy little bit crazy, the best types 😃😉
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Boycey on April 24, 2020, 07:50:35 PM
I'll miss Homeland too. This series has been consistently excellent and they have worked the whole premise of the programme nto a blinding finale...

Watched series 6 of Bosch over the last week enjoyable too..
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on April 25, 2020, 11:08:54 PM
DEVs available on iplayer is a pretty decent looking  Sci-fi, 3 episodes in. American.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on April 26, 2020, 12:55:21 AM
Man in the High Castle - Very enjoyable if you can get past the crazy stuff wasn't sure they needed it but offered an extra layer to the story I guess.

After Life 2 - Very similar to the first season but not as good I thought way too morbid after the first season they had a chance to move it on and didn't.

Run - Enjoyed the first episode think it has potential

Avenue 5 - Not sure very dark and I normally like Ianucci's stuff but this wasn't really for me.

Looking at Despatches from elsewhere next has anyone seen it??

Also if you can check out the Beastie Boys live documentary on AppleTV I really liked it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on April 26, 2020, 05:14:32 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on April 25, 2020, 11:08:54 PM
DEVs available on iplayer is a pretty decent looking  Sci-fi, 3 episodes in. American.
I finished this off today, really caught my imagination, Sci-fi but not in a spacey way. A bit hi brow for a lot of tastes I'd imagine but really interesting & entertaining. Written and directed by Alex Garland.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on April 29, 2020, 09:49:00 AM
I've watched 8 (of 12 x 30m) of Normal People, the much hyped Irish show on iplayer, enterteraining show if you want to revisit your teenage angst and romantic troubles - too many sex scenes, nearly undoes the actual story imo.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: rosnarun on April 29, 2020, 11:36:57 AM
Quote from: screenexile on April 26, 2020, 12:55:21 AM
Man in the High Castle - Very enjoyable if you can get past the crazy stuff wasn’t sure they needed it but offered an extra layer to the story I guess.

After Life 2 - Very similar to the first season but not as good I thought way too morbid after the first season they had a chance to move it on and didn’t.

Run - Enjoyed the first episode think it has potential

Avenue 5 - Not sure very dark and I normally like Ianucci’s stuff but this wasn’t really for me.

Looking at Despatches from elsewhere next has anyone seen it??

Also if you can check out the Beastie Boys live documentary on AppleTV I really liked it.


is Avenue 5  really Dark? . I saw the  1st episode and thought it was very light and every one in on the Joke.
Loved tnthe thick of it and Veep . Avenue 5  did seem in the same class.
should i ikeep watching

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: BennyCake on April 29, 2020, 03:03:58 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on April 29, 2020, 09:49:00 AM
I've watched 8 (of 12 x 30m) of Normal People, the much hyped Irish show on iplayer, enterteraining show if you want to revisit your teenage angst and romantic troubles - too many sex scenes, nearly undoes the actual story imo.

Seen the first two episodes.

Hmm I'm not sure about it. Will give it a couple more, but it looks like one of those long dragged out series where little to nothing happens (a bit like that 'Castle Rock' series. Jesus that was a bore!)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: imtommygunn on April 29, 2020, 03:24:51 PM
Anyone watched devs?

I've heard rave reviews and am on the last episode now but not so sure.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on April 29, 2020, 03:40:11 PM
El Chapo any use having just come off Narcos?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on April 29, 2020, 03:43:05 PM
I started it but couldn't get past the dubbing


Fauda next on the list for me
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on April 29, 2020, 05:23:15 PM
Quote from: BennyCake on April 29, 2020, 03:03:58 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on April 29, 2020, 09:49:00 AM
I've watched 8 (of 12 x 30m) of Normal People, the much hyped Irish show on iplayer, enterteraining show if you want to revisit your teenage angst and romantic troubles - too many sex scenes, nearly undoes the actual story imo.

Seen the first two episodes.

Hmm I'm not sure about it. Will give it a couple more, but it looks like one of those long dragged out series where little to nothing happens (a bit like that 'Castle Rock' series. Jesus that was a bore!)
If you don't like it after 2 I don't think you'll grow to like it - as I thought it started of strongly and has faltered a bit since! Still good enough.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on April 29, 2020, 05:56:38 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on April 29, 2020, 03:43:05 PM
I started it but couldn't get past the dubbing


Fauda next on the list for me

Fauda is quite good. Obviously written from an Israeli perspective but not as much of a propaganda vehicle as you might think.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on April 29, 2020, 10:58:25 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on April 29, 2020, 05:23:15 PM
Quote from: BennyCake on April 29, 2020, 03:03:58 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on April 29, 2020, 09:49:00 AM
I've watched 8 (of 12 x 30m) of Normal People, the much hyped Irish show on iplayer, enterteraining show if you want to revisit your teenage angst and romantic troubles - too many sex scenes, nearly undoes the actual story imo.

Seen the first two episodes.

Hmm I'm not sure about it. Will give it a couple more, but it looks like one of those long dragged out series where little to nothing happens (a bit like that 'Castle Rock' series. Jesus that was a bore!)
If you don't like it after 2 I don't think you'll grow to like it - as I thought it started of strongly and has faltered a bit since! Still good enough.

Yeah you may as well it's not a huge time investment with half hour episodes.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on April 30, 2020, 10:18:19 AM
Quote from: Smokin Joe on April 24, 2020, 07:54:10 AM
My 12 year old son loves Basketball.

I see that The Last Dance is 15.  Has there been anything in it so far that would be unsuitable for a 12 year old?

Apart from the odd reference to alcohol or drink I would say work away.  It's fantastic.  My 11 year old loves his sports but wouldn't have a clue about basketball.  I am tempted to get him to watch it to experience the skill, determination and dedication these lads had.  It's a fantastic watch.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on April 30, 2020, 11:47:28 AM
Westworld S3 is pretty good. Better than S2.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Smokin Joe on April 30, 2020, 12:29:33 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on April 30, 2020, 10:18:19 AM
Quote from: Smokin Joe on April 24, 2020, 07:54:10 AM
My 12 year old son loves Basketball.

I see that The Last Dance is 15.  Has there been anything in it so far that would be unsuitable for a 12 year old?

Apart from the odd reference to alcohol or drink I would say work away.  It's fantastic.  My 11 year old loves his sports but wouldn't have a clue about basketball.  I am tempted to get him to watch it to experience the skill, determination and dedication these lads had.  It's a fantastic watch.

Yeah, I've watched the first 3 episodes with him and they are fine for him to watch.  Just a few swear words (which his mates come out with at U13 football training anyway).  It's an enjoyable show.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: maddog on April 30, 2020, 12:30:28 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on April 30, 2020, 11:47:28 AM
Westworld S3 is pretty good. Better than S2.

Any idea what the hell is going on in it ?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on April 30, 2020, 12:33:38 PM
Quote from: maddog on April 30, 2020, 12:30:28 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on April 30, 2020, 11:47:28 AM
Westworld S3 is pretty good. Better than S2.

Any idea what the hell is going on in it ?

Season 2 was tough going I don't think I want to get involved anymore!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on April 30, 2020, 12:47:36 PM
Quote from: screenexile on April 30, 2020, 12:33:38 PM
Quote from: maddog on April 30, 2020, 12:30:28 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on April 30, 2020, 11:47:28 AM
Westworld S3 is pretty good. Better than S2.

Any idea what the hell is going on in it ?

Season 2 was tough going I don't think I want to get involved anymore!!

I thought both seasons were great, now that they are out of the park it's getting to the nitty gritty.

Who's all for A.I technology?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JoG2 on April 30, 2020, 02:04:16 PM
2 episodes into The Last Dance, superb show

I've watched a few of the NFL All or Nothing seasons, Cardinals, Cowboys and Panthers. TBH before i started watching these docs, I had zero interest in American Football. I thought the shows were absolutely brilliant, incredible access to the management, players , owners etc,  and cannot wait for the NFL season to start again !
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on April 30, 2020, 03:03:48 PM
Westworld season 1 was decent, season 2 was better.  Season 3 is good so far but hard to follow.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on April 30, 2020, 03:17:37 PM
Quote from: screenexile on April 30, 2020, 12:33:38 PM
Quote from: maddog on April 30, 2020, 12:30:28 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on April 30, 2020, 11:47:28 AM
Westworld S3 is pretty good. Better than S2.

Any idea what the hell is going on in it ?

Season 2 was tough going I don't think I want to get involved anymore!!
I thought Season 1 was shite. Did watch any more of it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Captain Obvious on April 30, 2020, 03:40:18 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on April 30, 2020, 11:47:28 AM
Westworld S3 is pretty good. Better than S2.
Agreed. Out of interest why is this season only 8 episodes when season 1 and 2 had 10 each.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: general_lee on May 01, 2020, 04:37:58 PM
Quote from: sambostar on April 24, 2020, 01:06:29 PM
Watched "Gangs of London" 1st 2 episodes last night - seriously good I thought
Not as promising as I was hoping for. Plenty of action but Jesus is it far fetched. Watchable but the storyline is shíte.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on May 01, 2020, 06:28:59 PM
Homeland finale didnt disappoint. Left ye wantin more anyway...
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Boycey on May 01, 2020, 08:56:39 PM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on May 01, 2020, 06:28:59 PM
Homeland finale didnt disappoint. Left ye wantin more anyway...

The missus thought the ending was perfect, I didn't like it ... Overall a great series and really good season 8.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on May 01, 2020, 10:19:33 PM
Twas good but left me frustrated at same time so ill half agree with both of yis Boycey 😉
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Maroon Manc on May 02, 2020, 11:35:42 AM
Is there anyone who's not watched the Sunderland documentary?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: RedHand88 on May 02, 2020, 12:11:11 PM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on May 01, 2020, 06:28:59 PM
Homeland finale didnt disappoint. Left ye wantin more anyway...

How are people watching it?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on May 02, 2020, 12:14:17 PM
Quote from: RedHand88 on May 02, 2020, 12:11:11 PM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on May 01, 2020, 06:28:59 PM
Homeland finale didnt disappoint. Left ye wantin more anyway...

How are people watching it?

Had been on rte/ch4 chap. Im old school by and large. Ch4 behind rte so im guessin the finales on this weekend for them, probably get it on catch up
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: mrdeeds on May 02, 2020, 01:48:23 PM
Last season of Homeland was excellent. Well wrapped up in my opinion.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Targetman on May 02, 2020, 09:52:48 PM
Just watched The Last Dance, unbelievable what Michael Jordan did on the basketball court, definitely a good watch
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: upmonaghansayswe on May 04, 2020, 11:17:49 AM
Quote from: general_lee on May 01, 2020, 04:37:58 PM
Quote from: sambostar on April 24, 2020, 01:06:29 PM
Watched "Gangs of London" 1st 2 episodes last night - seriously good I thought
Not as promising as I was hoping for. Plenty of action but Jesus is it far fetched. Watchable but the storyline is shíte.

Its crime drama porn. Awful stuff.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: GetOverTheBar on May 04, 2020, 11:21:12 AM
Quote from: Maroon Manc on May 02, 2020, 11:35:42 AM
Is there anyone who's not watched the Sunderland documentary?

I've just started it, will you take that?

Homeland ending was good for me, think they got it right.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Taylor on May 04, 2020, 11:59:15 AM
Quote from: Maroon Manc on May 02, 2020, 11:35:42 AM
Is there anyone who's not watched the Sunderland documentary?

Me - any good?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: imtommygunn on May 04, 2020, 12:25:17 PM
Just finished series 1. I took a while to get into it but it is very good.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on May 04, 2020, 12:48:45 PM
Normal People. Don't get the raving people have done about this show. Maybe it's more suited to women cos the wife thought it great. I kept thinking, why has the lad given up on the GAA as he was obviously decent.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Taylor on May 04, 2020, 01:11:00 PM
Episode 5 of Last Dance was good.

Suprised MJ approved parts of this episode - comes across as a right cnut - all about the benjamins with him - thats for sure
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on May 04, 2020, 01:59:52 PM
There was a bit more scrutiny in those two episodes than I was expecting. Let's see how much they dig into the first retirement and the debate around it...
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on May 04, 2020, 03:31:23 PM
Finally got round to Band of brothers, something I'd been lining up for years but never seemed to get round to. 3 epidodes in.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: trueblue1234 on May 04, 2020, 03:39:15 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on May 04, 2020, 03:31:23 PM
Finally got round to Band of brothers, something I'd been lining up for years but never seemed to get round to. 3 epidodes in.

Only started to watch the wire a few weeks ago. On series 3 and loving it. I'd say there's some amount of good TV I've missed over the years.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Smokin Joe on May 04, 2020, 05:17:15 PM
Quote from: trueblue1234 on May 04, 2020, 03:39:15 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on May 04, 2020, 03:31:23 PM
Finally got round to Band of brothers, something I'd been lining up for years but never seemed to get round to. 3 epidodes in.

Only started to watch the wire a few weeks ago. On series 3 and loving it. I'd say there's some amount of good TV I've missed over the years.

How / where are you watching The Wire?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Maroon Manc on May 04, 2020, 05:23:07 PM
Quote from: Taylor on May 04, 2020, 11:59:15 AM
Quote from: Maroon Manc on May 02, 2020, 11:35:42 AM
Is there anyone who's not watched the Sunderland documentary?

Me - any good?

If you've an interest in sport you'll really enjoy it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on May 04, 2020, 05:24:59 PM
Quote from: Maroon Manc on May 04, 2020, 05:23:07 PM
Quote from: Taylor on May 04, 2020, 11:59:15 AM
Quote from: Maroon Manc on May 02, 2020, 11:35:42 AM
Is there anyone who's not watched the Sunderland documentary?

Me - any good?

If you've an interest in sport you'll really enjoy it.

Anyone watching the Formula 1 drive to survive on Netflix? Very good. So good my wife actually enjoys watching it! 2 seasons.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: trueblue1234 on May 04, 2020, 08:09:07 PM
Quote from: Smokin Joe on May 04, 2020, 05:17:15 PM
Quote from: trueblue1234 on May 04, 2020, 03:39:15 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on May 04, 2020, 03:31:23 PM
Finally got round to Band of brothers, something I'd been lining up for years but never seemed to get round to. 3 epidodes in.

Only started to watch the wire a few weeks ago. On series 3 and loving it. I'd say there's some amount of good TV I've missed over the years.

How / where are you watching The Wire?
IPTV.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on May 04, 2020, 08:28:20 PM
Quote from: Taylor on May 04, 2020, 01:11:00 PM
Episode 5 of Last Dance was good.

Suprised MJ approved parts of this episode - comes across as a right cnut - all about the benjamins with him - thats for sure
He has a couple of billion reasons why he doesn't give a shite. Have yet to watch #5.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on May 04, 2020, 09:23:38 PM
Him gambling with security on who could throw a quarter closer to the wall was bizarre but understandable if you know much about him or listen to anyone talk about him and the competitiveness.

I think he does have a gambling problem but he has so much money that it's not really an issue. Just because you haven't lost everything doesn't mean you're not addicted to gambling!!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Gold on May 05, 2020, 01:36:03 AM
Quote from: screenexile on May 04, 2020, 09:23:38 PM
Him gambling with security on who could throw a quarter closer to the wall was bizarre but understandable if you know much about him or listen to anyone talk about him and the competitiveness.

I think he does have a gambling problem but he has so much money that it's not really an issue. Just because you haven't lost everything doesn't mean you're not addicted to gambling!!!

That white haired Security Guard was like a Peter Kay spoof character!

Jerry Krause is disgusting...wanting to get rid of a winning coach and team to try and replace them and win again....all to show it was all about him and not the team...what a wee dick
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on May 05, 2020, 08:25:20 AM
Krause is by no means likeable but that's a bit of a reductive and simplistic analysis of it. The GM's responsibility is to the organisation, not the players. Pippen's contact was coming to an end and he needed to get paid. Jordan was getting 30m a year, a salary that wasn't passed until 2017 (I think).

Keeping the team together and going was impossible and always going to be impossible. It was how he went about it that grates.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Taylor on May 05, 2020, 08:31:31 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on May 04, 2020, 08:28:20 PM
Quote from: Taylor on May 04, 2020, 01:11:00 PM
Episode 5 of Last Dance was good.

Suprised MJ approved parts of this episode - comes across as a right cnut - all about the benjamins with him - thats for sure
He has a couple of billion reasons why he doesn't give a shite. Have yet to watch #5.

Obviously he has riches beyond anyones wildest imagination but it doesnt mean he isnt coming across as an even bigger cnut that before (still one of the best players of all time)

Called out Pippen for not playing because of the issue over $$$ - he was sitting on a contract of over $35m at the same time Pippin was on a pittance
Reebok logo
Refused to back the Democrat because 'Republicans buy sneakers too' (said this was a joke)
Isiah Thomas incident
The Kukoc incident

Trying not to put any spoilers in - still cant believe he let some of the stuff go out without removing it.

A fantastic series so far
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on May 05, 2020, 09:08:37 AM
Keeping this here as there may be some people watching the show who don't follow the American sports thread. For anyone interested in some discussion or analysis of the "Republicans buy sneakers too" comment, ESPN Daily podcast did a great, balanced job on it yesterday.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on May 05, 2020, 12:54:19 PM
Quote from: gallsman on May 05, 2020, 09:08:37 AM
Keeping this here as there may be some people watching the show who don't follow the American sports thread. For anyone interested in some discussion or analysis of the "Republicans buy sneakers too" comment, ESPN Daily podcast did a great, balanced job on it yesterday.
Will check it out. He's a very, very single-minded individual so I'm not surprised he didn't get involved in much outside of what he saw as "the job".
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: seafoid on May 09, 2020, 06:09:39 AM
Killer Inside: The Mind of Aaron Hernandez
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on May 09, 2020, 09:39:23 AM
Quote from: seafoid on May 09, 2020, 06:09:39 AM
Killer Inside: The Mind of Aaron Hernandez

There's a good multi part podcast on Hernandez called Gladiator.

Caliphate/Kalifat on Netflix is very good. Superb Scandinavian TV again.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Orior on May 10, 2020, 11:54:38 AM
Quote from: lurganblue on May 04, 2020, 12:48:45 PM
Normal People. Don't get the raving people have done about this show. Maybe it's more suited to women cos the wife thought it great. I kept thinking, why has the lad given up on the GAA as he was obviously decent.

Quite a good programme, and Marianna is easy on the eye.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on May 10, 2020, 12:04:14 PM
Gets the baps out at refreshingly regular intervals
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: RedHand88 on May 10, 2020, 12:05:41 PM
Quote from: Orior on May 10, 2020, 11:54:38 AM
Quote from: lurganblue on May 04, 2020, 12:48:45 PM
Normal People. Don't get the raving people have done about this show. Maybe it's more suited to women cos the wife thought it great. I kept thinking, why has the lad given up on the GAA as he was obviously decent.

Quite a good programme, and Marianna is easy on the eye.

GAA and riding. Sure what's not to like?
Conall not the first young prospect to give up football when he moves up to the big smoke either.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: BennyCake on May 10, 2020, 12:37:44 PM
Four watched, and I'm still a bit meh on this.

Nothing wrong with seeing a nice pair of baps, but it's nearly like they're in there to beef up a storyline that's a bit lacking.

It's a bit like swearing in songs. I could swear for Ireland, but when there's unnecessary swearing in songs, I'm like, nah there's no need for that like.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Smokin Joe on May 10, 2020, 01:05:13 PM
The missus loves it, so I'm watching it with her, but I think the main premise of the storyline is so convulated and unreal that it becomes tortuous at times (we are 7 episodes in).

SPOILER ALERT: They endure 10 months of pain and torture not being with each other just because they had a mix up over the meaning of a sentence. Like in real life as if he wouldn't have asked her outright to move in with her if he had such strong feelings for her.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on May 10, 2020, 01:38:45 PM
Swedish drama Caliphate on Netflix is absolutely gripping. Eight episodes of 45 mins.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: johnnycool on May 12, 2020, 09:41:58 AM
Quote from: Smokin Joe on May 10, 2020, 01:05:13 PM
The missus loves it, so I'm watching it with her, but I think the main premise of the storyline is so convulated and unreal that it becomes tortuous at times (we are 7 episodes in).

SPOILER ALERT: They endure 10 months of pain and torture not being with each other just because they had a mix up over the meaning of a sentence. Like in real life as if he wouldn't have asked her outright to move in with her if he had such strong feelings for her.

It was written for by a woman for a woman FFS!

He was waiting for her to offer him to come stay with her and she didn't so he told her he was f**king off to Sligo for the summer SO
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on May 12, 2020, 05:19:08 PM
Watched first episode of Normal People last night and it's actually okay although not much happened. I know the main actor has kicked a bit of ball but where did the goalkeeper from? There is no way he plays as he'd have been off his line trying to decapitate yer man when he was bearing down on the goal.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on May 12, 2020, 05:28:00 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on May 12, 2020, 05:19:08 PM
Watched first episode of Normal People last night and it's actually okay although not much happened. I know the main actor has kicked a bit of ball but where did the goalkeeper from? There is no way he plays as he'd have been off his line trying to decapitate yer man when he was bearing down on the goal.
Read the Director tweeting about this, apparently on the first take the Goalie did a totally acrobatic pro save and ruined the shot!!

I've actually watched Normal People full series twice :-[  I was a bit meh at times but really got into it
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on May 12, 2020, 05:31:37 PM
Jesus Benny yer as bad as the wife. We binge watched her over the weekend and shes already on the second time round
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: mrdeeds on May 12, 2020, 06:02:44 PM
Great interview with Lenny Abrahamson director of Normal people focused around GAA. It was in todays Star. There is a link somewhere.

I'm obviously very late to this but just started Suits. It's top class.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on May 15, 2020, 09:29:33 AM
Charlie Brooker's Anti Viral wipe from last night was brilliant.

Funny and absolutely scathing of the UK & US Governments response to the Coronavirus a very good watch!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: GetOverTheBar on May 15, 2020, 10:32:45 AM
Never seen it to the other night - caught an episode of Derry Girls on E4 I think it was.

Very good, I actually laughed out loud.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Maroon Manc on May 15, 2020, 11:06:13 AM
Quote from: Taylor on May 05, 2020, 08:31:31 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on May 04, 2020, 08:28:20 PM
Quote from: Taylor on May 04, 2020, 01:11:00 PM
Episode 5 of Last Dance was good.

Suprised MJ approved parts of this episode - comes across as a right cnut - all about the benjamins with him - thats for sure
He has a couple of billion reasons why he doesn't give a shite. Have yet to watch #5.

Obviously he has riches beyond anyones wildest imagination but it doesnt mean he isnt coming across as an even bigger cnut that before (still one of the best players of all time)

Called out Pippen for not playing because of the issue over $$$ - he was sitting on a contract of over $35m at the same time Pippin was on a pittance
Reebok logo
Refused to back the Democrat because 'Republicans buy sneakers too' (said this was a joke)
Isiah Thomas incident
The Kukoc incident

Trying not to put any spoilers in - still cant believe he let some of the stuff go out without removing it.

A fantastic series so far

Its brilliant isn't it! Didn't know much about Jordan prior to watching it, looked like controversy and disagreements were an important part of motivating him.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: trailer on May 15, 2020, 12:09:31 PM
I really enjoyed Normal People. Thought it excellent.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tyrdub on May 15, 2020, 01:37:35 PM
Gangs of London
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Boycey on May 15, 2020, 01:57:09 PM
Quote from: Maroon Manc on May 15, 2020, 11:06:13 AM
Quote from: Taylor on May 05, 2020, 08:31:31 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on May 04, 2020, 08:28:20 PM
Quote from: Taylor on May 04, 2020, 01:11:00 PM
Episode 5 of Last Dance was good.

Suprised MJ approved parts of this episode - comes across as a right cnut - all about the benjamins with him - thats for sure
He has a couple of billion reasons why he doesn't give a shite. Have yet to watch #5.

Obviously he has riches beyond anyones wildest imagination but it doesnt mean he isnt coming across as an even bigger cnut that before (still one of the best players of all time)

Called out Pippen for not playing because of the issue over $$$ - he was sitting on a contract of over $35m at the same time Pippin was on a pittance
Reebok logo
Refused to back the Democrat because 'Republicans buy sneakers too' (said this was a joke)
Isiah Thomas incident
The Kukoc incident

Trying not to put any spoilers in - still cant believe he let some of the stuff go out without removing it.

A fantastic series so far

Its brilliant isn't it! Didn't know much about Jordan prior to watching it, looked like controversy and disagreements were an important part of motivating him.

Is/was Jordan a cnut as someone on here says or just a highly driven, motivated freak of an athlete?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: GetOverTheBar on May 15, 2020, 02:07:09 PM
Is the Jordan doc worth a go as a sports fan, but not a basketball one?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: glens73 on May 15, 2020, 02:09:45 PM
Quote from: GetOverTheBar on May 15, 2020, 02:07:09 PM
Is the Jordan doc worth a go as a sports fan, but not a basketball one?

Yes, I'm not a basketball fan but I've really enjoyed it, very driven guy.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: BennyCake on May 15, 2020, 02:24:18 PM
Quote from: trailer on May 15, 2020, 12:09:31 PM
I really enjoyed Normal People. Thought it excellent.

Without sounding like an old biddy ringing Joe Duffy, what's with all the riding?

They're young and horny. We get it. But i don't want yer mans danglers staring at me every time I'm supping a cup of tae.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on May 15, 2020, 02:26:22 PM
Quote from: glens73 on May 15, 2020, 02:09:45 PM
Quote from: GetOverTheBar on May 15, 2020, 02:07:09 PM
Is the Jordan doc worth a go as a sports fan, but not a basketball one?

Yes, I'm not a basketball fan but I've really enjoyed it, very driven guy.

Jordan documentary is brilliant, great seeing the old 90's footage too.  I would tend to say he was just as motivated a person as there was from a sports perspective, all he was interested in was winning basketball games.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Maroon Manc on May 15, 2020, 02:27:10 PM
Quote from: Boycey on May 15, 2020, 01:57:09 PM
Quote from: Maroon Manc on May 15, 2020, 11:06:13 AM
Quote from: Taylor on May 05, 2020, 08:31:31 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on May 04, 2020, 08:28:20 PM
Quote from: Taylor on May 04, 2020, 01:11:00 PM
Episode 5 of Last Dance was good.

Suprised MJ approved parts of this episode - comes across as a right cnut - all about the benjamins with him - thats for sure
He has a couple of billion reasons why he doesn't give a shite. Have yet to watch #5.


Obviously he has riches beyond anyones wildest imagination but it doesnt mean he isnt coming across as an even bigger cnut that before (still one of the best players of all time)

Called out Pippen for not playing because of the issue over $$$ - he was sitting on a contract of over $35m at the same time Pippin was on a pittance
Reebok logo
Refused to back the Democrat because 'Republicans buy sneakers too' (said this was a joke)
Isiah Thomas incident
The Kukoc incident

Trying not to put any spoilers in - still cant believe he let some of the stuff go out without removing it.

A fantastic series so far

Its brilliant isn't it! Didn't know much about Jordan prior to watching it, looked like controversy and disagreements were an important part of motivating him.

Is/was Jordan a cnut as someone on here says or just a highly driven, motivated freak of an athlete?

I wouldn't call him a cnut but can see why others wouldn't warm to him but doubt he'd have reached the heights without that type of personality. The common theme was he was always trying to prove someone wrong throughout his career, needed that bit of controversy to drive him too. He's a Roy Keane type character with the ability of Ronaldo, I'd class him as the greatest sportsman of all time; I've no interest in Basketball either.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Maroon Manc on May 15, 2020, 02:28:14 PM
Quote from: GetOverTheBar on May 15, 2020, 02:07:09 PM
Is the Jordan doc worth a go as a sports fan, but not a basketball one?

No interest in the sport, its a brilliant watch and everyone I know has said the same.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on May 15, 2020, 03:14:56 PM
Quote from: BennyCake on May 15, 2020, 02:24:18 PM
Quote from: trailer on May 15, 2020, 12:09:31 PM
I really enjoyed Normal People. Thought it excellent.

Without sounding like an old biddy ringing Joe Duffy, what's with all the riding?

They're young and horny. We get it. But i don't want yer mans danglers staring at me every time I'm supping a cup of tae.

Equality! show a bush show a dangler !

On the show itself I really enjoyed it for what its about
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: johnnycool on May 15, 2020, 03:41:27 PM
Quote from: screenexile on May 15, 2020, 09:29:33 AM
Charlie Brooker's Anti Viral wipe from last night was brilliant.

Funny and absolutely scathing of the UK & US Governments response to the Coronavirus a very good watch!!

Really enjoyed it myself.

his co hosts and their deadpan deliveries are brilliant.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Captain Obvious on May 15, 2020, 03:50:00 PM
Quote from: BennyCake on May 15, 2020, 02:24:18 PM
Quote from: trailer on May 15, 2020, 12:09:31 PM
I really enjoyed Normal People. Thought it excellent.

Without sounding like an old biddy ringing Joe Duffy, what's with all the riding?

They're young and horny. We get it. But i don't want yer mans danglers staring at me every time I'm supping a cup of tae.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWQT8KTIrQ0
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on May 19, 2020, 09:51:21 AM
Think I'll give it a few days and watch Last Dance again, some show.

Always felt there was no real controversy with Jordan, it always seemed a bit manufactured. Ruthless Sportsman can be an asshole sometimes shocker, always feel it deserves a big 'so f**king what'.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Maroon Manc on May 19, 2020, 10:05:13 AM
I know very little about basketball but is Jordan still widely considered the greatest of all time?

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on May 19, 2020, 10:19:31 AM
Yeah. I was half expecting that to be questioned during this, but no sign or mention of a pretender to the crown.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on May 19, 2020, 10:45:50 AM
Quote from: bennydorano on May 19, 2020, 10:19:31 AM
Yeah. I was half expecting that to be questioned during this, but no sign or mention of a pretender to the crown.

Lebron couldn't be far off though??

Rodman was an absolute character I can't imagine we'll see too many more like him in sport anymore!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on May 19, 2020, 03:04:53 PM
Bound to be a lot of young uns who would fight the corners of Lebron & Kobe.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: mrdeeds on May 19, 2020, 03:09:54 PM
The Steve Kerr segment was great viewing.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: An Watcher on May 19, 2020, 04:38:50 PM
One of the few sports I haven't a clue about but that show would nearly make me start watching basketball!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: An Watcher on May 19, 2020, 04:50:43 PM
Your man Phil Jackson has had some career even after the bulls with the lakers
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Targetman on May 19, 2020, 06:01:15 PM
Saving the last episode for later tonight, great viewing, any recommendations for shows of a similar theme
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: michaelg on May 19, 2020, 07:00:57 PM
Return to Real Kashmir on BBC iplayer is a good show.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on May 19, 2020, 08:04:52 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on May 19, 2020, 03:04:53 PM
Bound to be a lot of young uns who would fight the corners of Lebron & Kobe.

Kobe? Not a chance.

LeBron? They'd be well entitled to.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Boycey on May 19, 2020, 08:56:56 PM
Quote from: gallsman on May 19, 2020, 08:04:52 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on May 19, 2020, 03:04:53 PM
Bound to be a lot of young uns who would fight the corners of Lebron & Kobe.

Kobe? Not a chance.

LeBron? They'd be well entitled to.

Nah..
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on May 19, 2020, 10:11:52 PM
Quote from: Boycey on May 19, 2020, 08:56:56 PM
Quote from: gallsman on May 19, 2020, 08:04:52 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on May 19, 2020, 03:04:53 PM
Bound to be a lot of young uns who would fight the corners of Lebron & Kobe.

Kobe? Not a chance.

LeBron? They'd be well entitled to.


Nah..

You could make a case for Lebron just on the numbers he regularly puts up over the course of his career, but MJ was a level above again IMO, he transcended the  sport
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Boycey on May 19, 2020, 10:18:11 PM
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on May 19, 2020, 10:11:52 PM
Quote from: Boycey on May 19, 2020, 08:56:56 PM
Quote from: gallsman on May 19, 2020, 08:04:52 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on May 19, 2020, 03:04:53 PM
Bound to be a lot of young uns who would fight the corners of Lebron & Kobe.

Kobe? Not a chance.

LeBron? They'd be well entitled to.


Nah..

You could make a case for Lebron just on the numbers he regularly puts up over the course of his career, but MJ was a level above again IMO, he transcended the  sport

Yeah, I've no beef with LeBron and some of his stats surpass MJ but like yourself I think there is something unquantifiable about Jordan that places him on a pedestal. I said last week I think he's the single greatest sportsperson ever, certainly in a team game.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on May 19, 2020, 10:30:26 PM
It is the futility of trying to compare eras. Kobe was a Jordan clone in the game he played and he was around got the end of the Jordan era. The game today is completely different. Jordan was a middling to sightly above average 3 pt shooter on very few attempts. Kevin Durant is a 6'11 monster who happens to be one of the best 3 pt shooters of all that. People like him, LeBron, Giannis, Jokic, Embiid just didn't exist in Jordan's day.

People also try the same argument they do with football, that the game is softer now. It's absolutely true but the idea that LeBron would have never any difficulty in the 80s or 90s physically is crazy. He's a 6'9 250lb behemoth who if you dumped him into the early to mid 90s would unquestionably be the best athlete I'm the entire league. Now he's just another one of the bunch. Conversely MJ bulked up to hit about 200/210 at 6'6. The guys who couldn't guard MJ wouldn't have a hope against LeBron either.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on May 19, 2020, 10:37:28 PM
It's hard to compare because they were in 2 different era's if LeBron had been around in MJ's time it would be the same thing I think. Michael was a bigger star nearly because he wasn't as accessible so was up on a higher pedestal. Also he pretty much began the notion of a player being a brand.

I think LeBron is the better player and going back to the Cavs and winning a championship was huge but in terms of being an icon Jordan is the name you associate with Basketball!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on May 22, 2020, 12:03:59 AM
Finished that White Lines on Netflix, watchable but overall pretty poor tbh, with some hammy acting & story lines. Unique in that every character was hateful, jesus you were rooting for no one in it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Taylor on May 22, 2020, 08:43:17 AM
Quote from: bennydorano on May 22, 2020, 12:03:59 AM
Finished that White Lines on Netflix, watchable but overall pretty poor tbh, with some hammy acting & story lines. Unique in that every character was hateful, jesus you were rooting for no one in it.

Finished the first episode which was average.
Only started it because it was trending as number 1.

Should I bin the rest of it?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on May 22, 2020, 09:09:39 AM
I thought it was shite and stopped watching after 3/4 episodes. The acting is terrible.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on May 22, 2020, 09:22:04 AM
To quote the wife "that's 10 hours of my life I'm not getting back".

Some good tunes tho.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on May 22, 2020, 11:02:47 AM
As much as love dance music and Ibiza stories and scenery, I haven't rush back to watch after the first 2 episodes even with orgy scenes.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: rosnarun on May 22, 2020, 11:39:51 AM
Quote from: screenexile on May 19, 2020, 10:37:28 PM
It’s hard to compare because they were in 2 different era’s if LeBron had been around in MJ’s time it would be the same thing I think. Michael was a bigger star nearly because he wasn’t as accessible so was up on a higher pedestal. Also he pretty much began the notion of a player being a brand.

I think LeBron is the better player and going back to the Cavs and winning a championship was huge but in terms of being an icon Jordan is the name you associate with Basketball!
what has to be constantly remembered about The last Dance is it more or less a Michael Jordan/Nike production so don't expect any serious analysis of his place in the pantheon or of the NBA place in the world
. in Ireland your considered a US sports freak if you know the names of the teams let alone the top players on anything other than the best teams .
without google who can name me the bulls 2 best players now?
Jordan was show business and brought in money to Basketball . nobody's going to Question that
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Minder on May 22, 2020, 01:28:31 PM
As Gallsman says impossible and futile to compare, stats for instance When people compare LBJ & Jordan's stats - 3 point shooting wasn't part of the game then the way it is now, when Jordan was playing in college there wasn't even a 3pt line.

Game totally different then, most teams went through a big centre in the paint, Olajuwon, Ewing & Shaq etc. Now you have players like LeBron at 6"9 & Durant at 6"11 running the floor like guards and shooting 3s. Does anyone think Jordan wouldn't have become a very good 3 shooter if playing now ?

Good article here discussing it -

https://www.espn.co.uk/nba/story/_/id/29158278/five-reasons-michael-jordan-just-good-today-nba
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: rosnarun on May 22, 2020, 04:34:14 PM
Quote from: Minder on May 22, 2020, 01:28:31 PM
As Gallsman says impossible and futile to compare, stats for instance When people compare LBJ & Jordan’s stats - 3 point shooting wasn’t part of the game then the way it is now, when Jordan was playing in college there wasn’t even a 3pt line.

Game totally different then, most teams went through a big centre in the paint, Olajuwon, Ewing & Shaq etc. Now you have players like LeBron at 6”9 & Durant at 6”11 running the floor like guards and shooting 3s. Does anyone think Jordan wouldn’t have become a very good 3 shooter if playing now ?

Good article here discussing it -

https://www.espn.co.uk/nba/story/_/id/29158278/five-reasons-michael-jordan-just-good-today-nba
if your allowing for time then JOrdan could not lace the boots of Bill Russell 11/13 and an Olympic gold without a dream team around him.

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: J70 on May 22, 2020, 05:46:08 PM
Quote from: Minder on May 22, 2020, 01:28:31 PM
As Gallsman says impossible and futile to compare, stats for instance When people compare LBJ & Jordan's stats - 3 point shooting wasn't part of the game then the way it is now, when Jordan was playing in college there wasn't even a 3pt line.

Game totally different then, most teams went through a big centre in the paint, Olajuwon, Ewing & Shaq etc. Now you have players like LeBron at 6"9 & Durant at 6"11 running the floor like guards and shooting 3s. Does anyone think Jordan wouldn't have become a very good 3 shooter if playing now ?

Good article here discussing it -

https://www.espn.co.uk/nba/story/_/id/29158278/five-reasons-michael-jordan-just-good-today-nba

Good article, and hard to argue with any of that.

Its like saying Pele wouldn't still be an all-time great if he were around today.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on May 22, 2020, 06:26:51 PM
Great players would always have adopted.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on May 22, 2020, 08:13:38 PM
Is that as well as having their own children MR2 😉🙊
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on May 22, 2020, 10:02:38 PM
I never would have guessed that basketball was such a popular sport here with so many knowledgeable followers, who must have played the game at some level themselves and avidly followed the fortunes of Michael Jordon et al in the NBA in the 1990s, however that was possible -  perhaps by a transatlantic phone connection?
Perhaps we just knew things differently before broadband. We'd look at a photo in the newspaper and just know that such and such was a class act.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JoG2 on May 22, 2020, 10:16:49 PM
Quote from: Main Street on May 22, 2020, 10:02:38 PM
I never would have guessed that basketball was such a popular sport here with so many knowledgeable followers, who must have played the game at some level themselves and avidly followed the fortunes of Michael Jordon et al in the NBA in the 1990s, however that was possible -  perhaps by a transatlantic phone connection?
Perhaps we just knew things differently before broadband. We'd look at a photo in the newspaper and just know that such and such was a class act.

No Channel 4 in the Free State?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on May 22, 2020, 11:05:25 PM
I've a few mates who are basketball fanatics! Our club had a very successful team back in The day. Few international players, games would have been played in Andytown leisure centre for the games..
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on May 22, 2020, 11:29:17 PM
Quote from: hardstation on May 22, 2020, 11:10:57 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on May 22, 2020, 11:05:25 PM
I've a few mates who are basketball fanatics! Our club had a very successful team back in The day. Few international players, games would have been played in Andytown leisure centre for the games..
I remember that. How did it come about?

John Kennedy (rip) was the big motivator in that, the McGourtys and Gribbies and big PJ were big players
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on May 23, 2020, 12:27:06 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on May 22, 2020, 11:29:17 PM
Quote from: hardstation on May 22, 2020, 11:10:57 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on May 22, 2020, 11:05:25 PM
I've a few mates who are basketball fanatics! Our club had a very successful team back in The day. Few international players, games would have been played in Andytown leisure centre for the games..
I remember that. How did it come about?

John Kennedy (rip) was the big motivator in that, the McGourtys and Gribbies and big PJ were big players
There is a Belfast fella in work called John Kennedy who's big into his basketball. Wonder if any relation.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on May 23, 2020, 12:39:56 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on May 23, 2020, 12:27:06 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on May 22, 2020, 11:29:17 PM
Quote from: hardstation on May 22, 2020, 11:10:57 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on May 22, 2020, 11:05:25 PM
I've a few mates who are basketball fanatics! Our club had a very successful team back in The day. Few international players, games would have been played in Andytown leisure centre for the games..
I remember that. How did it come about?

John Kennedy (rip) was the big motivator in that, the McGourtys and Gribbies and big PJ were big players
There is a Belfast fella in work called John Kennedy who's big into his basketball. Wonder if any relation.

Possibly, the Kennedy's were huge players both GAA and basketball,  John Kennedy sr was the main player, we brought many college and ex players from the states over, they were enjoying our Wed nights in the club  ;D. Very popular with the local ladies
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: An Watcher on May 23, 2020, 06:20:48 AM
Basketball was big in Strabane and St Colmans HS back in the day
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: imtommygunn on May 23, 2020, 08:01:42 AM
Are st Malachys Belfast not big into basketball? Looking at donaghy's laochra Gael show the top league looks to have a bit of a following.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on May 23, 2020, 08:54:35 AM
St Pat's in Armagh have multiple Ulsters &  All Irelands in Basketball in various grades down through the years, died away for a bit there but back at it again now, have won C & B grades again recently.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on May 23, 2020, 10:28:49 AM
Quote from: bennydorano on May 23, 2020, 08:54:35 AM
St Pat's in Armagh have multiple Ulsters &  All Irelands in Basketball in various grades down through the years, died away for a bit there but back at it again now, have won C & B grades again recently.
Yeah noticed they won the all Ireland again this year and even went over to New York to do a bit. It was always big in St Pat's. I always enjoyed playing it in the school but wouldn't have competed on the teams due to being vertically challenged :)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on May 23, 2020, 11:45:23 AM
Quote from: Main Street on May 22, 2020, 10:02:38 PM
I never would have guessed that basketball was such a popular sport here with so many knowledgeable followers, who must have played the game at some level themselves and avidly followed the fortunes of Michael Jordon et al in the NBA in the 1990s, however that was possible -  perhaps by a transatlantic phone connection?
Perhaps we just knew things differently before broadband. We'd look at a photo in the newspaper and just know that such and such was a class act.

Ignorant prat in reveals ignorance shocker.

Quote from: imtommygunn on May 23, 2020, 08:01:42 AM
Are st Malachys Belfast not big into basketball? Looking at donaghy's laochra Gael show the top league looks to have a bit of a following.

St. Malachy's would always have been big into basketball. OLSP Knock a big school for it as well. James Loughery, of St. Brigid's and Antrim (and subsequently and more notably Cork) fame went to Knock and was an exceptional basketball player when he was younger and would have played far more organised basketball than football until St. Brigid's was founded.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: imtommygunn on May 23, 2020, 12:02:20 PM
Didn't know that about loughrey.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Rois on May 23, 2020, 12:43:50 PM
Quote from: Main Street on May 22, 2020, 10:02:38 PM
I never would have guessed that basketball was such a popular sport here with so many knowledgeable followers, who must have played the game at some level themselves and avidly followed the fortunes of Michael Jordon et al in the NBA in the 1990s, however that was possible -  perhaps by a transatlantic phone connection?

Even I was a basketball fan in the 90s - I recorded the late night games that were broadcast by c4 (definitely a few programmes broadcast per week) and followed the league closely at the time. I used to get this bi-weekly magazine/newspaper thing on the NBA, and had poster of Michael Jordan in my room...no transatlantic phonecalls required.

Quote from: An Watcher on May 23, 2020, 06:20:48 AM
Basketball was big in Strabane and St Colmans HS back in the day
Yeah, the incredibly enthusiastic coach in Strabane certainly got me playing the game (which I kept playing through uni with Queen's - not an overly-successful team, but the inter-varsities tournaments were great craic).


Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Newbridge Exile on May 23, 2020, 03:50:15 PM
Quote from: imtommygunn on May 23, 2020, 08:01:42 AM
Are st Malachys Belfast not big into basketball? Looking at donaghy's laochra Gael show the top league looks to have a bit of a following.
i went to a good few star of the sea games at Maysfield, it was a decent standard with Gareth Maguire , Aidrain Fulton and Javan Dupree  to the fore.
It must have been C4 but i definitely  remember watching some of these laker / celtic finals in the 80;s ( as well as the bulls finals of the 90s )

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on May 23, 2020, 03:51:40 PM
Quote from: imtommygunn on May 23, 2020, 12:02:20 PM
Didn't know that about loughrey.

Don't think he really took football seriously until he was 16 or 17.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on May 23, 2020, 07:14:22 PM
Quote from: Newbridge Exile on May 23, 2020, 03:50:15 PM
Quote from: imtommygunn on May 23, 2020, 08:01:42 AM
Are st Malachys Belfast not big into basketball? Looking at donaghy's laochra Gael show the top league looks to have a bit of a following.
i went to a good few star of the sea games at Maysfield, it was a decent standard with Gareth Maguire , Aidrain Fulton and Javan Dupree  to the fore.
It must have been C4 but i definitely  remember watching some of these laker / celtic finals in the 80;s ( as well as the bulls finals of the 90s )

Played football with Gareth Maguire, serious athlete and took to football late on. Lives by me here see him most days on the beach. Good guy
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on May 23, 2020, 08:07:39 PM
Watching Love / Hate again (3rd), must have been just the right amount of time since the last one as I'm back in the zone. Missed Frano's dulcet tones.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: dec on May 23, 2020, 08:26:58 PM
Quote from: Main Street on May 22, 2020, 10:02:38 PM
I never would have guessed that basketball was such a popular sport here with so many knowledgeable followers, who must have played the game at some level themselves and avidly followed the fortunes of Michael Jordon et al in the NBA in the 1990s, however that was possible -  perhaps by a transatlantic phone connection?
Perhaps we just knew things differently before broadband. We'd look at a photo in the newspaper and just know that such and such was a class act.

The NBA was shown on UK TV, probably Channel 4, at least as early as 1987. I remember watching the highlights of this game on TV http://blog.hoopskills.com/larry-bird-steal/
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on May 23, 2020, 08:54:01 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on May 23, 2020, 07:14:22 PM
Quote from: Newbridge Exile on May 23, 2020, 03:50:15 PM
Quote from: imtommygunn on May 23, 2020, 08:01:42 AM
Are st Malachys Belfast not big into basketball? Looking at donaghy's laochra Gael show the top league looks to have a bit of a following.
i went to a good few star of the sea games at Maysfield, it was a decent standard with Gareth Maguire , Aidrain Fulton and Javan Dupree  to the fore.
It must have been C4 but i definitely  remember watching some of these laker / celtic finals in the 80;s ( as well as the bulls finals of the 90s )

Played football with Gareth Maguire, serious athlete and took to football late on. Lives by me here see him most days on the beach. Good guy

Didn't know he played football. Two of his the daughters are on scholarships to college in the US. I imagine the third one will follow suit in a few years time. Seriously talented family by the looks of things.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Newbridge Exile on May 23, 2020, 09:33:50 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on May 23, 2020, 07:14:22 PM
Quote from: Newbridge Exile on May 23, 2020, 03:50:15 PM
Quote from: imtommygunn on May 23, 2020, 08:01:42 AM
Are st Malachys Belfast not big into basketball? Looking at donaghy's laochra Gael show the top league looks to have a bit of a following.
i went to a good few star of the sea games at Maysfield, it was a decent standard with Gareth Maguire , Aidrain Fulton and Javan Dupree  to the fore.
It must have been C4 but i definitely  remember watching some of these laker / celtic finals in the 80;s ( as well as the bulls finals of the 90s )


Played football with Gareth Maguire, serious athlete and took to football late on. Lives by me here see him most days on the beach. Good guy
Remember him playing a wee bit of football, sound fella to boot
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on May 24, 2020, 12:15:50 AM
Quote from: Rois on May 23, 2020, 12:43:50 PM
Quote from: Main Street on May 22, 2020, 10:02:38 PM
I never would have guessed that basketball was such a popular sport here with so many knowledgeable followers, who must have played the game at some level themselves and avidly followed the fortunes of Michael Jordon et al in the NBA in the 1990s, however that was possible -  perhaps by a transatlantic phone connection?

Even I was a basketball fan in the 90s - I recorded the late night games that were broadcast by c4 (definitely a few programmes broadcast per week) and followed the league closely at the time. I used to get this bi-weekly magazine/newspaper thing on the NBA, and had poster of Michael Jordan in my room...no transatlantic phonecalls required.

Quote from: An Watcher on May 23, 2020, 06:20:48 AM
Basketball was big in Strabane and St Colmans HS back in the day
Yeah, the incredibly enthusiastic coach in Strabane certainly got me playing the game (which I kept playing through uni with Queen's - not an overly-successful team, but the inter-varsities tournaments were great craic).

I remember there being a few teams about the town and I had Gary Connolly as form teacher when he was playing with Star in Belfast.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on May 24, 2020, 01:03:14 AM
Quote from: Main Street on May 22, 2020, 10:02:38 PM
I never would have guessed that basketball was such a popular sport here with so many knowledgeable followers, who must have played the game at some level themselves and avidly followed the fortunes of Michael Jordon et al in the NBA in the 1990s, however that was possible -  perhaps by a transatlantic phone connection?
Perhaps we just knew things differently before broadband. We'd look at a photo in the newspaper and just know that such and such was a class act.

2 pages since and this comment hasn't aged any better!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: An Watcher on May 24, 2020, 09:50:16 PM
Jesus that little boy blue show on TV now is hard viewing. Can't believe the murder of that young fella was thirteen years ago.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on May 24, 2020, 10:45:18 PM
Watched it few months back. Great actin but yeah a tough watch
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: SHEEDY on May 24, 2020, 10:49:08 PM
Quote from: An Watcher on May 24, 2020, 09:50:16 PM
Jesus that little boy blue show on TV now is hard viewing. Can't believe the murder of that young fella was thirteen years ago.
as an everton fan with a child of the same age its definitely a tough watch 😥
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Never beat the deeler on May 24, 2020, 11:53:42 PM
Stumbled across a 6 part mini-series called from 2017 Broken on Netflix that I hadn't seen discussed on here.

Sean Bean plays a priest in a poor part of Sheffield.
I found it enjoyable - well written and shot. Sean Bean puts in some great performances.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Gold on May 25, 2020, 01:25:44 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on May 24, 2020, 12:15:50 AM
Quote from: Rois on May 23, 2020, 12:43:50 PM
Quote from: Main Street on May 22, 2020, 10:02:38 PM
I never would have guessed that basketball was such a popular sport here with so many knowledgeable followers, who must have played the game at some level themselves and avidly followed the fortunes of Michael Jordon et al in the NBA in the 1990s, however that was possible -  perhaps by a transatlantic phone connection?

Even I was a basketball fan in the 90s - I recorded the late night games that were broadcast by c4 (definitely a few programmes broadcast per week) and followed the league closely at the time. I used to get this bi-weekly magazine/newspaper thing on the NBA, and had poster of Michael Jordan in my room...no transatlantic phonecalls required.

Quote from: An Watcher on May 23, 2020, 06:20:48 AM
Basketball was big in Strabane and St Colmans HS back in the day
Yeah, the incredibly enthusiastic coach in Strabane certainly got me playing the game (which I kept playing through uni with Queen's - not an overly-successful team, but the inter-varsities tournaments were great craic).

I remember there being a few teams about the town and I had Gary Connolly as form teacher when he was playing with Star in Belfast.

Connolly was a v good player
St Galls were class in 80s and played in the Superleague (top all Ireland division) until mid 90s. The atmosphere was incredible in Andytown Leisure Centre on Sat nights for games against teams like Liam McHales Ballina. Like now each team had 2 American players who maybe played college ball in the states and came over here for a year to do a Masters and get free digs and paid for a bit of coaching...the Americans are usually able to play above the rim...so always brings the house down when they dunk!

Galls left the superleague and Maguire left Galls and teamed up with Adrian Fulton and Javan Dupree at Star and they won 2 leagues back to back in the mid 90s. the games v the Cork and Dublin teams and Ballina were electric in Maysfield. Queens and Dungannon were playing at the top level too around then...paying the Americans through sponsership etc is incredibly difficult and like most clubs the responsibility falls on too few to sort that...so inevitably many clubs couldnt keep it going and dropped out of the Superleague

Belfast Star are the only Northern side left and won the league last month, the 1st since the mid 90s

Fultons son CJ is still at school in St Malachys but is leaving for the States on a scholarship and will be a huge loss

Interestingly John Stockton came here at the height of his NBA Utah fame and coached at Dungarvan Basketball Camps and Dungannon. The man has the most steals and assists in NBA History

Class sport and so physical...After playing it it blows my mind how people cant work in massive spaces in GAA ...for example in basketball if youre 2 on one you draw the man and pass for an easy layup or dunk...if you dont draw the man and instead you pullup and shoot and miss youll be taken off. Mad that in GAA with so much more space and 2 on 1 some attacker might close his eyes and blast a shot rather than drawing the keeper or full back and then passing to the free man. Maybe thats why St Galls were so good at Summer Football and 7s with their bball background and Ryan McHugh style palmed goals. Even MDMA with his limited football skills will drive at a man, punch holes and lay it off...all from his bball days at Killester. I havent even mentioned the obvious skill benefits gained by Star Donaghy from his lofetime playing bball

Also bball helps with using body and backside to hold onto the ball etc..many transferable skills to GAA
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: imtommygunn on May 25, 2020, 05:52:32 PM
That's interesting reading gold. Was pj ohare a basket baller? Was he any good? I mind seeing big John Kennedy playing for st galls. If I remember rightly he was a notable basket baller too?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on May 25, 2020, 06:46:03 PM
Quote from: screenexile on May 24, 2020, 01:03:14 AM
Quote from: Main Street on May 22, 2020, 10:02:38 PM
I never would have guessed that basketball was such a popular sport here with so many knowledgeable followers, who must have played the game at some level themselves and avidly followed the fortunes of Michael Jordon et al in the NBA in the 1990s, however that was possible -  perhaps by a transatlantic phone connection?
Perhaps we just knew things differently before broadband. We'd look at a photo in the newspaper and just know that such and such was a class act.

2 pages since and this comment hasn't aged any better!!
Wouldn't be the first time he's made an ass of himself on here. :D
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on May 25, 2020, 08:35:03 PM
Quote from: imtommygunn on May 25, 2020, 05:52:32 PM
That's interesting reading gold. Was pj ohare a basket baller? Was he any good? I mind seeing big John Kennedy playing for st galls. If I remember rightly he was a notable basket baller too?

PJ and the MvGourtys and Michael Gribben were all big players on that team Fra Dick also great player and all turned out for the club, hurling and football!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: imtommygunn on May 25, 2020, 08:40:11 PM
No player burnout then!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on May 25, 2020, 08:42:24 PM
Quote from: imtommygunn on May 25, 2020, 08:40:11 PM
No player burnout then!

Burn out is a myth! Those lads were playing in Ulster finals (2 in a row) mid 80's
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Gold on May 26, 2020, 12:40:30 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on May 25, 2020, 08:35:03 PM
Quote from: imtommygunn on May 25, 2020, 05:52:32 PM
That's interesting reading gold. Was pj ohare a basket baller? Was he any good? I mind seeing big John Kennedy playing for st galls. If I remember rightly he was a notable basket baller too?

PJ and the MvGourtys and Michael Gribben were all big players on that team Fra Dick also great player and all turned out for the club, hurling and football!

Apparently PJ was great as was Sean McGourty but just before my time.

Big John Kennedy was v strong, great player, as was his brother Paul, v classy player. Aidan Donnelly who played GAA for St Pauls and Antrim for years was a lightening fast point guard for St Galls as was his brother Fergie. All those men wouldve travelled serious miles to play away games in packed Saturday night halls in places like Cork and maybe drove home straight after.  Serious commitment but id say the craic was good too...the noise in Andytown leisure centre was serious...all us kids allowed on at half time to shoot...class times.
Andytown also hosted the Allstar Game 1 year (now defunct) which was basically just 6 foot 5, giant American players dunking on each other...the athleticism was off the charts to see up close...class occasion!

Great sport for helping control a ball in tight spaces and keeping your head up and eyes open.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on May 26, 2020, 12:49:21 AM
Quote from: Gold on May 26, 2020, 12:40:30 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on May 25, 2020, 08:35:03 PM
Quote from: imtommygunn on May 25, 2020, 05:52:32 PM
That's interesting reading gold. Was pj ohare a basket baller? Was he any good? I mind seeing big John Kennedy playing for st galls. If I remember rightly he was a notable basket baller too?

PJ and the MvGourtys and Michael Gribben were all big players on that team Fra Dick also great player and all turned out for the club, hurling and football!

Apparently PJ was great as was Sean McGourty but just before my time.

Big John Kennedy was v strong, great player, as was his brother Paul, v classy player. Aidan Donnelly who played GAA for St Pauls and Antrim for years was a lightening fast point guard for St Galls as was his brother Fergie. All those men wouldve travelled serious miles to play away games in packed Saturday night halls in places like Cork and maybe drove home straight after.  Serious commitment but id say the craic was good too...the noise in Andytown leisure centre was serious...all us kids allowed on at half time to shoot...class times.
Andytown also hosted the Allstar Game 1 year (now defunct) which was basically just 6 foot 5, giant American players dunking on each other...the athleticism was off the charts to see up close...class occasion!

Great sport for helping control a ball in tight spaces and keeping your head up and eyes open.

The fitness levels to go up and down the court constantly is crazy, we played during PE classes at school and I've been pretty fit as a kid but i was gassed quickly during it.

I remember Maguire used to say you train at 3/4 pace with the odd burst in between. But it never felt like that. Remember Aidan playing too, serious spring
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: imtommygunn on May 26, 2020, 08:44:49 AM
I never knew any of that about st galls. Basketball I haven't watched much of but used to play a bit with a friend growing up but he was a touch better than me and did some jump training so could dunk it on a 10 foot board. If there was something like that in belfast these days I'd likely go to it a bit.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: johnnycool on May 26, 2020, 09:14:25 AM
Went to college in Belfast with a lad who played basketball for Dungannon back in the late 80's. I think they played in that league also.

Are those teams still on the go?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on May 26, 2020, 09:45:54 AM
Aidan Donnelly (& maybe a brother or some other Belfast lad?) won A grade All Irelands with St Pat's Armagh. Remember him coming down to play in the past pupils blitz that used to be a big thing in Armagh too.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on May 26, 2020, 09:49:35 AM
Quote from: Never beat the deeler on May 24, 2020, 11:53:42 PM
Stumbled across a 6 part mini-series called from 2017 Broken on Netflix that I hadn't seen discussed on here.

Sean Bean plays a priest in a poor part of Sheffield.
I found it enjoyable - well written and shot. Sean Bean puts in some great performances.

His versatility as an actor is sublime along with the range of accents he has!!  ;D ;D

To be fair I really like him but he doesn't stray too far from the comfort zone if there's anything decent being filmed in the north of England I'd say he gets the first call!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Denn Forever on May 26, 2020, 10:18:18 AM
Quote from: screenexile on May 26, 2020, 09:49:35 AM
Quote from: Never beat the deeler on May 24, 2020, 11:53:42 PM
Stumbled across a 6 part mini-series called from 2017 Broken on Netflix that I hadn't seen discussed on here.

Sean Bean plays a priest in a poor part of Sheffield.
I found it enjoyable - well written and shot. Sean Bean puts in some great performances.

His versatility as an actor is sublime along with the range of accents he has!!  ;D ;D

To be fair I really like him but he doesn't stray too far from the comfort zone if there's anything decent being filmed in the north of England I'd say he gets the first call!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Gold on May 27, 2020, 01:30:46 AM
Quote from: johnnycool on May 26, 2020, 09:14:25 AM
Went to college in Belfast with a lad who played basketball for Dungannon back in the late 80's. I think they played in that league also.

Are those teams still on the go?

Yeah Dungannon/Tyrone Towers still play but arent Superleague anymore

Belfast Star as i said won this years All Ireland Superleague, beating Kieran Donaghys Tralee into 2nd spot. Games are played in La Salle School in Andytown. Great weekend entertainment and atmosphere....especially when a big game v Donaghy etc
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on May 27, 2020, 09:26:23 AM
Quote from: Gold on May 27, 2020, 01:30:46 AM
Quote from: johnnycool on May 26, 2020, 09:14:25 AM
Went to college in Belfast with a lad who played basketball for Dungannon back in the late 80's. I think they played in that league also.

Are those teams still on the go?

Yeah Dungannon/Tyrone Towers still play but arent Superleague anymore

Belfast Star as i said won this years All Ireland Superleague, beating Kieran Donaghys Tralee into 2nd spot. Games are played in La Salle School in Andytown. Great weekend entertainment and atmosphere....especially when a big game v Donaghy etc


Didn't st Galls Basketball team go on to become Team Corona?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on May 27, 2020, 09:45:50 AM
Permission to ask a tv question on the basketball thread? Anyone seen Snowpiercer and is it worth a watch?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on May 27, 2020, 09:50:22 AM
Little Fires Everywhere is decent on Amazon Prime. Had watched the trailer for that Snowpiercer today. Doesn't seem to my sort of show but nothing else to watch so might give it a go.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on May 27, 2020, 11:01:29 AM
"I know this much is true" sky atlantic, pretty decent. Ruffalo always decent viewing
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on May 27, 2020, 01:36:12 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on May 27, 2020, 09:45:50 AM
Permission to ask a tv question on the basketball thread? Anyone seen Snowpiercer and is it worth a watch?

Watch the movie. It's brilliant.

Don't watch the TV show. It's shite.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on May 27, 2020, 08:13:24 PM
Quote from: gallsman on May 27, 2020, 01:36:12 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on May 27, 2020, 09:45:50 AM
Permission to ask a tv question on the basketball thread? Anyone seen Snowpiercer and is it worth a watch?

Watch the movie. It's brilliant.

Don't watch the TV show. It's shite.
Ach balls I thought when I got the reminder from Netflix it was for the movie by Director Bong. Aye I'll seek out the movie.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on May 28, 2020, 08:45:59 PM
Found a show on Amazon Prime called Loudermilk, 3 episodes into S1 and it's getting pretty funny
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on May 29, 2020, 12:04:11 AM
Quote from: JoG2 on May 22, 2020, 10:16:49 PM
Quote from: Main Street on May 22, 2020, 10:02:38 PM
I never would have guessed that basketball was such a popular sport here with so many knowledgeable followers, who must have played the game at some level themselves and avidly followed the fortunes of Michael Jordon et al in the NBA in the 1990s, however that was possible -  perhaps by a transatlantic phone connection?
Perhaps we just knew things differently before broadband. We'd look at a photo in the newspaper and just know that such and such was a class act.

No Channel 4 in the Free State?
In my secondary school in the 1970s there was a basketball set up in the gym but nobody played it. I don't recall any reference to basketball as a sport in Ireland the 1980s.
I'm not a resident of the free state nor haven't been for decades. I got a skybox at the end of the 1990s and don't recall any basketball on it.
I presumed because Ireland are as poor internationally at basketball as they are at say team handball, that it was a sport that irish people don't take to in numbers. But perhaps it is a very popular sport these days, even though competively it's at a low standard.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on May 29, 2020, 12:35:06 AM
Just finished The Last Dance. Wow
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: imtommygunn on May 29, 2020, 07:48:56 AM
3 episodes down. Really enjoying it.

I see Heaney in the Irish news said it's not a documentary it's a vanity project lol. I think there may be a touch of pot kettle black with some of his articles ;D
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on May 29, 2020, 09:34:02 AM
Quote from: imtommygunn on May 29, 2020, 07:48:56 AM
3 episodes down. Really enjoying it.

I see Heaney in the Irish news said it's not a documentary it's a vanity project lol. I think there may be a touch of pot kettle black with some of his articles ;D

He's full of shit! Every team sport has a player that was your go to man, the Bulls had two but mainly Jordan. He's tough on his teammates, so what, it's not great management but it's got its place
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: imtommygunn on May 29, 2020, 09:38:51 AM
I always remember watching Galway Tipp from releatively close to the pitch in Croke park about 2010/2011 and Eoin Kelly was playing for Tipp in his prime. There was a boy Adrian (maybe Brody) playing wing half back for Galway and he was having a stinker of a game. Eoin Kelly saw this after a few balls went in and in front of the guys face he started shouting to the Tipp boy marking him f**king destroy him he's f**king useless into the guys face. I thought looking at him he was obviously ruthless etc however to be honest there's no harm in what he did. He wanted to win and that was the weak link where they were going to exploit Galway.(I think he comes across as an alright sort too Kelly)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on May 29, 2020, 09:39:56 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on May 29, 2020, 09:34:02 AM
Quote from: imtommygunn on May 29, 2020, 07:48:56 AM
3 episodes down. Really enjoying it.

I see Heaney in the Irish news said it's not a documentary it's a vanity project lol. I think there may be a touch of pot kettle black with some of his articles ;D

He's full of shit! Every team sport has a player that was your go to man, the Bulls had two but mainly Jordan. He's tough on his teammates, so what, it's not great management but it's got its place

The critics aren't wrong about it being a hagiography more than a documentary though. Plenty of bullshit in it clearly, but that didn't stop it being great TV
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on May 30, 2020, 08:42:25 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on May 27, 2020, 09:45:50 AM
Permission to ask a tv question on the basketball thread? Anyone seen Snowpiercer and is it worth a watch?

Watched the film a few months ago, stuck that on and save a bit of time.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on June 01, 2020, 01:04:54 AM
Quote from: bennydorano on May 28, 2020, 08:45:59 PM
Found a show on Amazon Prime called Loudermilk, 3 episodes into S1 and it's getting pretty funny

Surprisingly good I'm enjoying it. Pretty dark but some great one liners.

Touchy!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: DrinkingHarp on June 02, 2020, 05:04:50 AM
Gout flareup since Thursday so I had a chance to binge some TV shows from Amazon through my Firestick

Uploaded - guy dies and "soul" is transported into a download so he can continue to "live" and communicate with the living.  Com-Drama   
7.6/10

The Boys - Superheros are real and are also a corporation with a very dark side. A few people are hunting them because of the dark things they have done.  Not really a superhero movie fan but this isn't like that.
8/10

Then started, Catastrophe, a British/American comedy about the guy knocking up the lady while on a biz trip to London. The show was slow but picked up pace and I'm at season 2 episode 3 and it is really funny.
8.8/10
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on June 02, 2020, 09:48:59 AM
Quote from: DrinkingHarp on June 02, 2020, 05:04:50 AM
Gout flareup since Thursday so I had a chance to binge some TV shows from Amazon through my Firestick

Uploaded - guy dies and "soul" is transported into a download so he can continue to "live" and communicate with the living.  Com-Drama   
7.6/10

The Boys - Superheros are real and are also a corporation with a very dark side. A few people are hunting them because of the dark things they have done.  Not really a superhero movie fan but this isn't like that.
8/10

Then started, Catastrophe, a British/American comedy about the guy knocking up the lady while on a biz trip to London. The show was slow but picked up pace and I'm at season 2 episode 3 and it is really funny.
8.8/10

IRISH
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Taylor on June 02, 2020, 04:32:09 PM
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-52888484

Poor Joe will be turning in his cell
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on June 02, 2020, 05:51:18 PM
Watched Into the night on Netflix, a dubbed European sci-fi only 6 episodes, acting is poor or the translation is poor (much prefer subtitles) but enjoyed the story!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tbrick18 on June 03, 2020, 02:23:30 PM
I've been watching Travellers on Netflix.
Not bad...on season 2 at the minute and they had a episode where there was a virus epidemic. There was a scene talking about R values and gestation periods. Given season 2 is probably at least a year old, it made for interesting viewing.
8/10
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: BennyCake on June 04, 2020, 11:03:04 AM
Normal People.

Just as I suspected. Long drawn out episodes where nothing really happens. You could have fitted all 12 episodes into an hour, the riding included.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ONeill on June 04, 2020, 11:06:16 AM
Ach come on now. There was a myriad of different types of riding there that would take at least two hours.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: BennyCake on June 04, 2020, 11:10:02 AM
Hmm, you have a point. An hour an a half then  ;D
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Smokin Joe on June 07, 2020, 09:21:19 AM
The Invisible Guest - available on Netflix.

It's a cracking Spanish language whodunit movie.  Would thoroughly recommend it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Boycey on June 07, 2020, 09:35:34 AM
I watched all 4 episodes of the Jeffrey Epstien Netflix doc last night, shocking stuff and a very bad smell about the whole thing. I never knew til last night that his partner in crime was Robert Maxwell's daughter, how did I miss that.. ..
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on June 07, 2020, 10:23:33 AM
Quote from: Boycey on June 07, 2020, 09:35:34 AM
I watched all 4 episodes of the Jeffrey Epstien Netflix doc last night, shocking stuff and a very bad smell about the whole thing. I never knew til last night that his partner in crime was Robert Maxwell's daughter, how did I miss that.. ..

Shocking altogether! It's just hard to comprehend some of the going ons and how it's allowed to continue and how low people can go!

Trump, Clinton, Prince Andrew and the famous lawyer all up to their necks in it, it seems
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on June 07, 2020, 11:17:22 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on June 07, 2020, 10:23:33 AM
Quote from: Boycey on June 07, 2020, 09:35:34 AM
I watched all 4 episodes of the Jeffrey Epstien Netflix doc last night, shocking stuff and a very bad smell about the whole thing. I never knew til last night that his partner in crime was Robert Maxwell's daughter, how did I miss that.. ..

Shocking altogether! It's just hard to comprehend some of the going ons and how it's allowed to continue and how low people can go!

Trump, Clinton, Prince Andrew and the famous lawyer all up to their necks in it, it seems

And doing it all so openly too! He must have had some amount of dirt on people to get off with it for this length of time. The girlfriend or whatever she is, is arguably worse than Epstien. Bill Clinton really is a dodgy man.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Gold on June 14, 2020, 03:07:13 AM
Bachelors Walk. Rerun from the early millenium on RTE on Monday nights...easy watched sitcom about 3 housemates on the Quays
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on June 14, 2020, 09:22:15 AM
Enjoyable show Gold tho they keep messin about with the scheduling of it - dont think its on tomorrow night?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on June 14, 2020, 06:06:49 PM
What we do in the shadows back for S2 on demand / iplayer. Seriously funny show if you like it a bit quirky.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tbrick18 on June 15, 2020, 02:30:07 PM
Quote from: Gold on June 14, 2020, 03:07:13 AM
Bachelors Walk. Rerun from the early millenium on RTE on Monday nights...easy watched sitcom about 3 housemates on the Quays

I loved this when it first came out. I wonder has it aged ok?
Barry was some craic. lol.

Anyone remember Pure Mule? Not just as old as Bachelors Walk, but I thought it was brilliant too.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on June 15, 2020, 02:56:31 PM
Bachelors Walk - actually does look a bit dated Brick, was one of my first thoughts. Still decent tho
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: fearsiuil on June 17, 2020, 07:58:59 AM
Quote from: tbrick18 on June 15, 2020, 02:30:07 PM
Quote from: Gold on June 14, 2020, 03:07:13 AM
Bachelors Walk. Rerun from the early millenium on RTE on Monday nights...easy watched sitcom about 3 housemates on the Quays

I loved this when it first came out. I wonder has it aged ok?
Barry was some craic. lol.

Anyone remember Pure Mule? Not just as old as Bachelors Walk, but I thought it was brilliant too.

Pure Mule was reshown on RTE just finishing up last week, really enjoyed watching again. Charlene McKenna aged well in it!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Farrandeelin on June 17, 2020, 09:06:02 AM
Finished watching 4 seasons of Queen of the South. One of those druggie cartel ones. Season 5 out next March.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on June 18, 2020, 08:14:19 AM
The Bureau (Le Bureau des Legends) is back today on Amazon via Sundance Now. Think there's a few fans of it on here. In my book, it's the greatest spy/security show ever created and it's not even close. Makes "by the numbers" shows like Homeland look shockingly shallow and amateur.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lenny on June 18, 2020, 09:56:40 AM
Quote from: gallsman on June 18, 2020, 08:14:19 AM
The Bureau (Le Bureau des Legends) is back today on Amazon via Sundance Now. Think there's a few tens of it on here. In my book, it's the greatest spy/security show ever created and it's not even close. Makes "by the numbers" shows like Homeland look shockingly shallow and amateur.

Superb show, one of the best I've watched. Only seen the first 4 series so I haven't seen series 5 but it really is gripping. So many brilliant characters in it. As you say it's a few levels better than homeland.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on June 18, 2020, 12:04:14 PM
It's Season 5 coming out so you're up to date :).

Not showing up on my Amazon just yet though.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on June 19, 2020, 11:58:14 AM
The Jeffrey Epstein doc on Netflix. The background story of this guys rise to fame/fortune is extraordinary to say the least.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Taylor on June 19, 2020, 03:43:01 PM
Quote from: Jeepers Creepers on June 19, 2020, 11:58:14 AM
The Jeffrey Epstein doc on Netflix. The background story of this guys rise to fame/fortune is extraordinary to say the least.

I find the names he associated with to be extraordinary - especially as they seem to have come away unscathed
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Boycey on June 19, 2020, 03:57:00 PM
Programme was mentioned here a couple of weeks back. One thing that I thought it didn't go in to enough was how he actually became so rich. He seemed to talk his way into a lot of his positions. I suppose that followed on into the abuse he inflicted on people
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on June 19, 2020, 04:33:56 PM
Quote from: Boycey on June 19, 2020, 03:57:00 PM
Programme was mentioned here a couple of weeks back. One thing that I thought it didn't go in to enough was how he actually became so rich. He seemed to talk his way into a lot of his positions. I suppose that followed on into the abuse he inflicted on people

Hedge funds? In Wall street at that time he walked into, or talked his way into seriously high paying jobs, he was caught in one firm lying about his qualifications but obviously doing a great job so he was kept on, the guy who kept him on regretted that decision for sure.

A fecking creep of the highest order, continually buying his way out of trouble and his death came too soon to get to the bottom of his horrible past.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on June 19, 2020, 04:36:38 PM
Quote from: Boycey on June 19, 2020, 03:57:00 PM
Programme was mentioned here a couple of weeks back. One thing that I thought it didn't go in to enough was how he actually became so rich. He seemed to talk his way into a lot of his positions. I suppose that followed on into the abuse he inflicted on people

Sounds like he used Wexner (Owner of some huge retail chains like Victoria's Secret) as some kind of a Sugar Daddy... they didn't go into detail but inferred that Epstein was in a relationship with Wexner and basically ended up taking control of a lot of his assets during a period of time and amassed a serious fortune off the back of it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Taylor on June 19, 2020, 04:45:54 PM
Quote from: screenexile on June 19, 2020, 04:36:38 PM
Quote from: Boycey on June 19, 2020, 03:57:00 PM
Programme was mentioned here a couple of weeks back. One thing that I thought it didn't go in to enough was how he actually became so rich. He seemed to talk his way into a lot of his positions. I suppose that followed on into the abuse he inflicted on people

Sounds like he used Wexner (Owner of some huge retail chains like Victoria's Secret) as some kind of a Sugar Daddy... they didn't go into detail but inferred that Epstein was in a relationship with Wexner and basically ended up taking control of a lot of his assets during a period of time and amassed a serious fortune off the back of it.

I took the same - that he basically took a chunk of Wexner's fortune through some form (or invested it in his own name) while they were playing hide the sausage
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on June 19, 2020, 05:44:18 PM
Quote from: Taylor on June 19, 2020, 04:45:54 PM
Quote from: screenexile on June 19, 2020, 04:36:38 PM
Quote from: Boycey on June 19, 2020, 03:57:00 PM
Programme was mentioned here a couple of weeks back. One thing that I thought it didn't go in to enough was how he actually became so rich. He seemed to talk his way into a lot of his positions. I suppose that followed on into the abuse he inflicted on people

Sounds like he used Wexner (Owner of some huge retail chains like Victoria's Secret) as some kind of a Sugar Daddy... they didn't go into detail but inferred that Epstein was in a relationship with Wexner and basically ended up taking control of a lot of his assets during a period of time and amassed a serious fortune off the back of it.

I took the same - that he basically took a chunk of Wexner's fortune through some form (or invested it in his own name) while they were playing hide the sausage

I had heard before the program that he had blackmailed Wexner after some sort of relationship which was touched on in the show.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Never beat the deeler on June 20, 2020, 02:38:59 AM
Anyone seen the Outsider?
Started watching last night, instantly hooked. Similar to the Sinner

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8550800/
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on June 20, 2020, 10:51:19 AM
Quote from: Never beat the deeler on June 20, 2020, 02:38:59 AM
Anyone seen the Outsider?
Started watching last night, instantly hooked. Similar to the Sinner

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8550800/

I thoroughly enjoyed it. Thriller with a wee bit of creepiness. Classic Stephen King.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on June 20, 2020, 07:30:34 PM
Quote from: Never beat the deeler on June 20, 2020, 02:38:59 AM
Anyone seen the Outsider?
Started watching last night, instantly hooked. Similar to the Sinner

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8550800/
Enjoyed it too. A few episodes too long but still very good.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on June 20, 2020, 07:49:05 PM
Classic Stephen King in that it started of great and tailed off badly
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on June 24, 2020, 11:05:59 PM
Watched both Series of Das Boot over the past week - real quality  stuff.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on June 24, 2020, 11:07:41 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on June 24, 2020, 11:05:59 PM
Watched both Series of Das Boot over the past week - real quality  stuff.

Brilliant show. Only started season 2 there and it seems just as good as the first one so far.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on June 24, 2020, 11:12:54 PM
Better!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: johnnycool on June 25, 2020, 09:56:04 AM
Quote from: Taylor on June 19, 2020, 03:43:01 PM
Quote from: Jeepers Creepers on June 19, 2020, 11:58:14 AM
The Jeffrey Epstein doc on Netflix. The background story of this guys rise to fame/fortune is extraordinary to say the least.

I find the names he associated with to be extraordinary - especially as they seem to have come away unscathed

Any mention of Mossad?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on June 27, 2020, 09:36:34 AM
Quote from: gallsman on June 18, 2020, 12:04:14 PM
It's Season 5 coming out so you're up to date :).

Not showing up on my Amazon just yet though.

Had to sail the seven seas to find it but Season 5 is a masterpiece.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Boycey on July 03, 2020, 09:32:06 AM
Not the ideal thread for this but there has been a lot of talk of Epstein and his murky friends in here. I'd say there are a lot of big names twitching today

https://www.rte.ie/news/us/2020/0702/1151002-ghislaine-maxwell/

How long will she last??
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Taylor on July 03, 2020, 11:51:46 AM
Quote from: Boycey on July 03, 2020, 09:32:06 AM
Not the ideal thread for this but there has been a lot of talk of Epstein and his murky friends in here. I'd say there are a lot of big names twitching today

https://www.rte.ie/news/us/2020/0702/1151002-ghislaine-maxwell/

How long will she last??

If she does last expect her to sing like a bird
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Boycey on July 03, 2020, 12:19:58 PM
Quote from: Taylor on July 03, 2020, 11:51:46 AM
Quote from: Boycey on July 03, 2020, 09:32:06 AM
Not the ideal thread for this but there has been a lot of talk of Epstein and his murky friends in here. I'd say there are a lot of big names twitching today

https://www.rte.ie/news/us/2020/0702/1151002-ghislaine-maxwell/

How long will she last??

If she does last expect her to sing like a bird

That's the thing she appears to be looking at a long stretch I'm sure her co-operation would be handsomely rewatded in terms of a deal
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on July 03, 2020, 12:29:36 PM
Quote from: Boycey on July 03, 2020, 12:19:58 PM
Quote from: Taylor on July 03, 2020, 11:51:46 AM
Quote from: Boycey on July 03, 2020, 09:32:06 AM
Not the ideal thread for this but there has been a lot of talk of Epstein and his murky friends in here. I'd say there are a lot of big names twitching today

https://www.rte.ie/news/us/2020/0702/1151002-ghislaine-maxwell/

How long will she last??

If she does last expect her to sing like a bird


That's the thing she appears to be looking at a long stretch I'm sure her co-operation would be handsomely rewatded in terms of a deal

Possibly 35-40yrs. The whole world will be watching closely. It'll be interesting to see if anything comes of this considering the names involved. The connection with your man Barr is interesting.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Taylor on July 03, 2020, 01:42:59 PM
Quote from: Jeepers Creepers on July 03, 2020, 12:29:36 PM
Quote from: Boycey on July 03, 2020, 12:19:58 PM
Quote from: Taylor on July 03, 2020, 11:51:46 AM
Quote from: Boycey on July 03, 2020, 09:32:06 AM
Not the ideal thread for this but there has been a lot of talk of Epstein and his murky friends in here. I'd say there are a lot of big names twitching today

https://www.rte.ie/news/us/2020/0702/1151002-ghislaine-maxwell/

How long will she last??

If she does last expect her to sing like a bird


That's the thing she appears to be looking at a long stretch I'm sure her co-operation would be handsomely rewatded in terms of a deal

Possibly 35-40yrs. The whole world will be watching closely. It'll be interesting to see if anything comes of this considering the names involved. The connection with your man Barr is interesting.

It will be a surprise if they manage to knock her off after what happened to Jeff.

Would imagine there are a lot of big names making calls to their lawyer buddies.

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: J70 on July 03, 2020, 08:06:07 PM
Watched Alt Right: Age of Rage on Netflix.

Fairly topical at the moment given its climax around the Charlottesville statue and riots and the murder of Heather Heyer.

They've slipped off the scene a wee bit, Richard Spencer, Jared Taylor and Milo Yiannapolis and the rest of those gobshites. Hopefully Trump will follow their bigoted arses in a few months.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on July 04, 2020, 11:16:51 AM
Quote from: J70 on July 03, 2020, 08:06:07 PM
Watched Alt Right: Age of Rage on Netflix.

Fairly topical at the moment given its climax around the Charlottesville statue and riots and the murder of Heather Heyer.

They've slipped off the scene a wee bit, Richard Spencer, Jared Taylor and Milo Yiannapolis and the rest of those gobshites. Hopefully Trump will follow their bigoted arses in a few months.

They're not on twitter or the mainstream platforms so much but they're still about unfortunately!!

Alex Jones as well looking to eat his neighbours asses!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tbrick18 on July 06, 2020, 10:27:07 AM
Finished watching Hunters on Amazon at the weekend.
Basically a group of Jews who had been in the concentration camps hunting for Nazis now living in the US.
Al Pacino is the big name in it. It's not bad, throws a few curve balls and has some comedic moments.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Newbridge Exile on July 06, 2020, 08:06:45 PM
Half a dozen episodes watched of  Schitt's  Creek and finding it very very funny so far.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Boycey on July 10, 2020, 12:53:00 AM
Has Condor been mentioned here? I watched 1st episode tonight based on a recommendation from Stephen Nolan's Twitter of all places. I enjoyed it, might give it a whirl...
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on July 10, 2020, 12:54:15 AM
Quote from: Boycey on July 10, 2020, 12:53:00 AM
Has Condor been mentioned here? I watched 1st episode tonight based on a recommendation from Stephen Nolan's Twitter of all places. I enjoyed it, might give it a whirl...
Any relation to Three Days Of...? If it is then I'll give it a whirl.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Boycey on July 10, 2020, 08:04:17 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on July 10, 2020, 12:54:15 AM
Quote from: Boycey on July 10, 2020, 12:53:00 AM
Has Condor been mentioned here? I watched 1st episode tonight based on a recommendation from Stephen Nolan's Twitter of all places. I enjoyed it, might give it a whirl...
Any relation to Three Days Of...? If it is then I'll give it a whirl.

Yup, based on according to the brief written synopsis

Google tells me IMDb gave it 7.8/10 and Rotten Tomatoes 86%, promising...
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Denn Forever on July 10, 2020, 11:07:11 AM
Been watching Scorpion, a modern day McGyver mixed with Scooby Doo.  Hokem but a bit of a romp.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on July 16, 2020, 10:14:42 PM
I watched Unorthodox straight through. A 4 part dramatisation of a young women's escape from a hassadic jewish community in New York.  Whatever awards are going for this type of drama, this one should come out on top, best lead actor by a country mile, Shira Haas.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on July 16, 2020, 11:33:44 PM
Quote from: Main Street on July 16, 2020, 10:14:42 PM
I watched Unorthodox straight through. A 4 part dramatisation of a young women's escape from a hassadic jewish community in New York.  Whatever awards are going for this type of drama, this one should come out on top, best lead actor by a country mile, Shira Haas.

Great show, really enjoyed it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggy90 on July 19, 2020, 05:13:29 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on June 24, 2020, 11:07:41 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on June 24, 2020, 11:05:59 PM


Watched both Series of Das Boot over the past week - real quality  stuff.

Brilliant show. Only started season 2 there and it seems just as good as the first one so far.

Fantastiche.
Thanks for the recommendation.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on July 20, 2020, 12:22:18 AM
I nearly got to the end of the first season of Fauda,    blurb - "the two-sided story of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict."
I haven't been to Palestine but I don't think I have to in order to get the growing sense of a toxic pile of turd.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on July 20, 2020, 12:26:12 AM
Finished season one of Condor, not a patch on first season of Homeland but it's got a good flow about it!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Boycey on July 20, 2020, 06:20:17 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on July 20, 2020, 12:26:12 AM
Finished season one of Condor, not a patch on first season of Homeland but it's got a good flow about it!

Finished it Sat night myself, thought from being very promising it fell in a big hole over the last few episodes and finished lamely? Also a few holes in story unless I not concentrating hard enough?

I'll probably stick with it for 2nd series though
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on July 20, 2020, 09:38:53 AM
Noticed that there is a new series of Last Chance U started at the end of July on Netflix.  Great show.  Hope for more of the same with this new team and coaching staff.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on July 23, 2020, 08:09:57 AM
Finished Das Boot season 2 and Defending Jacob. Both very good but I hope they're not planning another season of DJ. Signed up for Apple TV free trial. Not a whole pile on it at the minute.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: mayoman dan on July 23, 2020, 09:20:55 PM
Im just finished The man in the high castle on amazon prime.The first 3 seasons were very enjoyable but season 4 tailed off badlyTheres a good story to it and some of the charachters are well done so all in all its a decent watch.But im finished it now and need something new so any suggestions lads???? ....I do like a bit of sci fi or something with a good story.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on July 23, 2020, 09:51:18 PM
DEVS was on BBC2 there a couple of months ago, good proper Sci fi, really enjoyed it plus it had Nick Offerman, I could watch Nick in anything.

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on July 23, 2020, 09:55:47 PM
Watched the plot against America on Sky Atlantic, was good but the Nazi plotlines are coming thick and fast with this, High Castle, Penny Dreadful LA and I happened to watch Band of Brothers and numerous Nazi documentaries during lockdown, so I'm suffering a bit of Nazi fatigue.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on July 23, 2020, 09:58:01 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on July 23, 2020, 09:55:47 PM
Watched the plot against America on Sky Atlantic, was good but the Nazi plotlines are coming thick and fast with this, High Castle, Penny Dreadful LA and I happened to watch Band of Brothers and numerous Nazi documentaries during lockdown, so I'm suffering a bit of Nazi fatigue.
Avoid Hunters then.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on July 23, 2020, 10:17:59 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on July 23, 2020, 09:55:47 PM
Watched the plot against America on Sky Atlantic, was good but the Nazi plotlines are coming thick and fast with this, High Castle, Penny Dreadful LA and I happened to watch Band of Brothers and numerous Nazi documentaries during lockdown, so I'm suffering a bit of Nazi fatigue.

Band of Brothers is probably the greatest show of all time. I never get tired watching it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: BennyCake on July 23, 2020, 10:27:58 PM
BoB started off good but it dragged on after a few episodes
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on July 23, 2020, 10:34:13 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on July 23, 2020, 10:17:59 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on July 23, 2020, 09:55:47 PM
Watched the plot against America on Sky Atlantic, was good but the Nazi plotlines are coming thick and fast with this, High Castle, Penny Dreadful LA and I happened to watch Band of Brothers and numerous Nazi documentaries during lockdown, so I'm suffering a bit of Nazi fatigue.

Band of Brothers is probably the greatest show of all time. I never get tired watching it.
Love it myself. Watch it every time I catch it on a channel.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: armaghniac on July 23, 2020, 10:45:25 PM
I'm watching Washington's Spies on Amazon. I had seen a few episodes of it back a couple of years ago in the US and wanted to see it through. It has the advantage that you know the ending (after 40 episodes) and the British f**k off.

I watched Future Man on Amazon, which is tongue in cheek Science Fiction, a sort of whacky Back to the Future. Not everyone's taste , but entertaining to me.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on July 24, 2020, 09:10:56 PM
Quote from: BennyCake on July 23, 2020, 10:27:58 PM
BoB started off good but it dragged on after a few episodes
If you had a few crumbs of cred left, you just lost it all.


Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Abble on July 28, 2020, 08:48:39 AM
is there some kind of trick to getting season 2 of Das Boot - paid my 5.99 amazon prime and loved season one, but then no sign anywhere of season 2 to continue my viewing pleasure, unless I am missing something but i have searched and searched
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Taylor on July 28, 2020, 09:35:20 AM
Just started Dark on Netflix.

Is it worth sticking with as bit confusing to start off with?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Ethan Tremblay on July 28, 2020, 09:42:04 AM
If you can watch sci fi, stick with it, stays good throughout the whole run. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ned on July 28, 2020, 09:45:04 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on July 23, 2020, 10:34:13 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on July 23, 2020, 10:17:59 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on July 23, 2020, 09:55:47 PM
Watched the plot against America on Sky Atlantic, was good but the Nazi plotlines are coming thick and fast with this, High Castle, Penny Dreadful LA and I happened to watch Band of Brothers and numerous Nazi documentaries during lockdown, so I'm suffering a bit of Nazi fatigue.

Band of Brothers is probably the greatest show of all time. I never get tired watching it.
Love it myself. Watch it every time I catch it on a channel.

If you've not seen The Pacific you will love it just as much. Both brilliant. The books are even better.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Billys Boots on July 28, 2020, 09:52:56 AM
Am enjoying the new Sky adaptation of the 'Perry Mason' yarns - seems to have drawn influences heavily from the recent German 'Babylon Berlin' adaptations.  Recommended ... if you like that sort of thing. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Denn Forever on July 28, 2020, 11:05:40 AM
Perry Mason is on CBS action these days.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on July 28, 2020, 12:17:46 PM
Little Fires Everywhere. Not for me.  The wife thinks it's great.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: omagh_gael on July 28, 2020, 02:21:21 PM
Just finished the first series of The Sinner. Found it very good, some small plot holes but overall very enjoyable.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on July 28, 2020, 03:36:10 PM
Half way through  I May Destroy you on BBC iplayer. Great show, hard to describe & pigeon hole, very intense & compulsive viewing at times. It deals with the contradictions of many Woke issues, hard to know at times is this being serious or satirical.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on July 28, 2020, 04:50:37 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on July 28, 2020, 03:36:10 PM
Half way through  I May Destroy you on BBC iplayer. Great show, hard to describe & pigeon hole, very intense & compulsive viewing at times. It deals with the contradictions of many Woke issues, hard to know at times is this being serious or satirical.

There's satire in there but it's definitely being serious... I'm similar it's very good and well done I think plenty of food for thought in it!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: johnnycool on July 29, 2020, 08:46:01 AM
Quote from: omagh_gael on July 28, 2020, 02:21:21 PM
Just finished the first series of The Sinner. Found it very good, some small plot holes but overall very enjoyable.

Season 1 and Season 2 are good, but Season three is the biggest bowl of pish I have sat through.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on July 29, 2020, 09:02:30 AM
Quote from: johnnycool on July 29, 2020, 08:46:01 AM
Quote from: omagh_gael on July 28, 2020, 02:21:21 PM
Just finished the first series of The Sinner. Found it very good, some small plot holes but overall very enjoyable.

Season 1 and Season 2 are good, but Season three is the biggest bowl of pish I have sat through.

Only watched The Sinner 3 weeks ago.  I had heard the reports about the third season but battered on anyway.  Season 1 and 2 were pretty good though.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on July 29, 2020, 12:07:19 PM
Quote from: johnnycool on July 29, 2020, 08:46:01 AM
Quote from: omagh_gael on July 28, 2020, 02:21:21 PM
Just finished the first series of The Sinner. Found it very good, some small plot holes but overall very enjoyable.

Season 1 and Season 2 are good, but Season three is the biggest bowl of pish I have sat through.
I liked Season 3.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on July 29, 2020, 01:01:51 PM
Quote from: johnnycool on July 29, 2020, 08:46:01 AM
Quote from: omagh_gael on July 28, 2020, 02:21:21 PM
Just finished the first series of The Sinner. Found it very good, some small plot holes but overall very enjoyable.

Season 1 and Season 2 are good, but Season three is the biggest bowl of pish I have sat through.
Didn't like 2 (don't think finished it) and finished 3 but found the premise hard to deal with. Also, Mrs. Baloney kept going on about how he'd never be allowed to keep teaching, so that didn't help my enjoyment of it!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: johnnycool on July 29, 2020, 02:08:16 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on July 29, 2020, 01:01:51 PM
Quote from: johnnycool on July 29, 2020, 08:46:01 AM
Quote from: omagh_gael on July 28, 2020, 02:21:21 PM
Just finished the first series of The Sinner. Found it very good, some small plot holes but overall very enjoyable.

Season 1 and Season 2 are good, but Season three is the biggest bowl of pish I have sat through.
Didn't like 2 (don't think finished it) and finished 3 but found the premise hard to deal with. Also, Mrs. Baloney kept going on about how he'd never be allowed to keep teaching, so that didn't help my enjoyment of it!

Mrs Cool was the same. Sure he'd not be allowed to follow him to NYC, blah blah blah.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: johnnycool on July 30, 2020, 04:33:18 PM
anyone watch bloodline on Netflix?

Verdicts?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Geoff Tipps on July 30, 2020, 04:38:10 PM
Quote from: Thastheball on July 29, 2020, 02:14:36 PM
watched the first three seasons of 'Animal Kingdom' on Prime. Loved it

The film is far superior to this series.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Rois on July 30, 2020, 04:45:14 PM
Quote from: johnnycool on July 30, 2020, 04:33:18 PM
anyone watch bloodline on Netflix?

Verdicts?
Yep - I enjoyed it.  Great cast - and the characters were interesting because they developed in ways I hadn't expected.  I think if you liked Ozark, you'd like it.

I started watching because it was set in the Keys and it had Kyle Chandler in it.  But glad I did. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Minder on July 30, 2020, 06:03:17 PM
Quote from: Geoff Tipps on July 30, 2020, 04:38:10 PM
Quote from: Thastheball on July 29, 2020, 02:14:36 PM
watched the first three seasons of 'Animal Kingdom' on Prime. Loved it

The film is far superior to this series.

The film is great
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on July 30, 2020, 09:55:18 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on July 28, 2020, 09:52:56 AM
Am enjoying the new Sky adaptation of the 'Perry Mason' yarns - seems to have drawn influences heavily from the recent German 'Babylon Berlin' adaptations.  Recommended ... if you like that sort of thing.
It's very interesting, pretty dark, doesn't resemble the Perry I remember and his handsome sidekick who had a knack of finding the smoking gun just before Perry did his summing up. They spent a bit of money on this production. Jesus saves but Perry will set you free.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on August 03, 2020, 03:47:32 PM
The new series of Last Chance U has arrived on Netflix.  New team, new coaches and an inner city team this year from Oakland.  I have only watched 2 of the new series but it continues to be a great watch.  This new coach seems to be another character.

Amazing to see the lengths that the players/students go to, when also faced with society problems, family problems and this year, work problems.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: oakleaflad on August 03, 2020, 05:12:40 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on August 03, 2020, 03:47:32 PM
The new series of Last Chance U has arrived on Netflix.  New team, new coaches and an inner city team this year from Oakland.  I have only watched 2 of the new series but it continues to be a great watch.  This new coach seems to be another character.

Amazing to see the lengths that the players/students go to, when also faced with society problems, family problems and this year, work problems.
Watched it all. Laney College, Oakland is certainly a different feel to East Mississippi or Independence, Kansas. This feels more like the nitty gritty of JUCO football as opposed to the facilities/money/scholarships etc seen at the previous schools. This coach is a bit more likeable than the others imo and agreed the lengths the players go to is really eye-opening.

Think this is the last football version of the show with Laney Basketball being covered next.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Targetman on August 03, 2020, 10:04:11 PM
Yeah great show thoroughly enjoyable, definitely no big time Charlies in this series, some of the players that the spotlight was on in previous series were definitely born with the silver spoon in their mouths, poor Dior has to sleep in his car!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tbrick18 on August 04, 2020, 10:34:53 AM
Umbrella Academy, I think it's brilliant.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Emmett on August 06, 2020, 09:31:43 AM
In searching for a new funny show to watch last night, I started to think of my favourite ever comedies.

For what it is worth here is my top 10. Please feel free to share your own as it may offer some viewing inspiration....

1 - Only fools and horses
2 - Father Ted
3 - It's always sunny in Philadelphia
4 - The Office
5 - Peep Show
6 - Fawlty Towers
7 - The Office US
8 - The Inbetweeners
9 - One foot in the grave
10 - Phoenix Nights

Honourable mentions for Blackadder, The Ali G show, Harry Enfield and Chums, The Fast Show, The IT Crowd, Friends.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on August 06, 2020, 09:58:09 AM
McMillions is a good documentary. Barely believable story.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JohnDenver on August 06, 2020, 11:02:59 AM
Quote from: Emmett on August 06, 2020, 09:31:43 AM
In searching for a new funny show to watch last night, I started to think of my favourite ever comedies.

For what it is worth here is my top 10. Please feel free to share your own as it may offer some viewing inspiration....

1 - Only fools and horses
2 - Father Ted
3 - It's always sunny in Philadelphia
4 - The Office
5 - Peep Show
6 - Fawlty Towers
7 - The Office US
8 - The Inbetweeners
9 - One foot in the grave
10 - Phoenix Nights

Honourable mentions for Blackadder, The Ali G show, Harry Enfield and Chums, The Fast Show, The IT Crowd, Friends.

I enjoyed Silicon Valley  https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2575988/ (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2575988/)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JoG2 on August 06, 2020, 11:34:27 AM
Quote from: JohnDenver on August 06, 2020, 11:02:59 AM
Quote from: Emmett on August 06, 2020, 09:31:43 AM
In searching for a new funny show to watch last night, I started to think of my favourite ever comedies.

For what it is worth here is my top 10. Please feel free to share your own as it may offer some viewing inspiration....

1 - Only fools and horses
2 - Father Ted
3 - It's always sunny in Philadelphia
4 - The Office
5 - Peep Show
6 - Fawlty Towers
7 - The Office US
8 - The Inbetweeners
9 - One foot in the grave
10 - Phoenix Nights

Honourable mentions for Blackadder, The Ali G show, Harry Enfield and Chums, The Fast Show, The IT Crowd, Friends.

I enjoyed Silicon Valley  https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2575988/ (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2575988/)

Curb Your Enthusiasm
Arrested Development
Modern Family
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on August 06, 2020, 12:24:46 PM
Partridge also.

Curb, Office x 2, Peep Show, Fr Ted, Phoenix Nights.

Puck knows what order tho...
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: imtommygunn on August 06, 2020, 12:27:06 PM
I dunno what it is about peep show but I really can not stand it. I know loads rave about it.

Love silicon valley though can be a bit close to home sometimes with some of the characters I've worked with.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Boycey on August 06, 2020, 12:32:04 PM
I like plenty of those mentioned but possibly showing my age by throwing a few old school comedies into the ring

Porridge
Dad's Army
Open All Hours
Rising Damp
Reginald Perrin
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: imtommygunn on August 06, 2020, 12:34:11 PM
Young offenders?

It's quite funny at times though a little OTT at times too but has some laugh out loud moments.

I watched a good bit of Ozark which was good. Haven't really bothered with much more of season 3 as it's been cancelled though.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: BennyCake on August 06, 2020, 12:45:01 PM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on August 06, 2020, 12:24:46 PM
Partridge also.

Curb, Office x 2, Peep Show, Fr Ted, Phoenix Nights.

Puck knows what order tho...

You can't beat Bottom for a half hour of madness. Spaced was great too.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Emmett on August 06, 2020, 01:16:50 PM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on August 06, 2020, 12:24:46 PM
Partridge also.

Curb, Office x 2, Peep Show, Fr Ted, Phoenix Nights.

Puck knows what order tho...

Forgot about Partridge....absolute quality.

Will check out Curb your enthusiasm next
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: square_ball on August 06, 2020, 01:53:21 PM
Quote from: imtommygunn on August 06, 2020, 12:34:11 PM
Young offenders?

It's quite funny at times though a little OTT at times too but has some laugh out loud moments.

I watched a good bit of Ozark which was good. Haven't really bothered with much more of season 3 as it's been cancelled though.

It was announced a while back that there is a fourth and final season of 14 episodes. I enjoyed Ozark thought it was pretty good.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: imtommygunn on August 06, 2020, 02:21:54 PM
Oh. Cheers for that . I had thought it was cancelled.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Taylor on August 06, 2020, 03:51:31 PM
Quote from: imtommygunn on August 06, 2020, 12:34:11 PM
Young offenders?

It's quite funny at times though a little OTT at times too but has some laugh out loud moments.

I watched a good bit of Ozark which was good. Haven't really bothered with much more of season 3 as it's been cancelled though.

Maybe Im showing my age but I found Young Offenders terrible & stupid. Not in a funny way
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on August 06, 2020, 04:06:59 PM
Quote from: Emmett on August 06, 2020, 01:16:50 PM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on August 06, 2020, 12:24:46 PM
Partridge also.

Curb, Office x 2, Peep Show, Fr Ted, Phoenix Nights.

Puck knows what order tho...

Forgot about Partridge....absolute quality.

Will check out Curb your enthusiasm next

I'll add Parks & Recreation to my list. And Cheers from the days of yore.

Yes Curb is excellent
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: BennyCake on August 06, 2020, 04:28:27 PM
Early Doors was a very underrated sitcom.

Craig Cash wrote it. Excellent show.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on August 06, 2020, 04:54:11 PM
Just started watching Last chance U....

Love these shows, makes you wonder what sport you'd have taken up at school had you been brought up in the states?

Looking at your own skill set... 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on August 06, 2020, 05:28:35 PM
Quote from: Boycey on August 06, 2020, 12:32:04 PM
I like plenty of those mentioned but possibly showing my age by throwing a few old school comedies into the ring

Porridge
Dad's Army
Open All Hours
Rising Damp
Reginald Perrin
Re ina d P rrin
  g    l     e
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on August 06, 2020, 05:57:24 PM
Quote from: hardstation on August 06, 2020, 05:16:50 PM
Beer pong.

I'd have excelled in that, couldn't wrestle (clickey shoulders) too small for football and basketball ball..baseball would might be my only avenue or lacrosse!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on August 06, 2020, 05:58:36 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on August 06, 2020, 04:54:11 PM
Just started watching Last chance U....

Love these shows, makes you wonder what sport you'd have taken up at school had you been brought up in the states?

Looking at your own skill set...

Quarter back with the best looking cheerleader.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on August 06, 2020, 08:29:18 PM
Office (US) again, first class.

Have also watched Parks & Recreation for the first time recently, watched it all but didn't think it was super tbh, found a couple of the main characters pretty annoying.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on August 06, 2020, 11:11:10 PM
That Sean Boylan documentary was very good.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gerrykeegan on August 26, 2020, 07:11:01 AM
The toughest summer last night on RTE was very good.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggy90 on August 26, 2020, 08:46:25 AM
Quote from: Boycey on August 06, 2020, 12:32:04 PM
I like plenty of those mentioned but possibly showing my age by throwing a few old school comedies into the ring

Porridge
Dad's Army
Open All Hours
Rising Damp
Reginald Perrin

Great choices and I'd add an even earlier one to it in Steptoe and Son.
Does Crossroads qualify as a comedy?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on August 26, 2020, 10:26:10 AM
Cheers just restarted a run there this morn on ch4. 290 episodes or so. 11 seasons. Do i go for it?? Hope its aged well...
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on August 26, 2020, 01:29:12 PM
Quote from: gerrykeegan on August 26, 2020, 07:11:01 AM
The toughest summer last night on RTE was very good.
Is this it, on AIB's You Tube channel   http://www.youtube.com/aib

'The documentary will also be available on AIB's YouTube channel from 1pm on Thursday, August 27th'
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gerrykeegan on August 26, 2020, 08:28:53 PM
Yes that's it. Well worth a look at.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on August 26, 2020, 10:14:32 PM
Quote from: gerrykeegan on August 26, 2020, 08:28:53 PM
Yes that's it. Well worth a look at.
Thanks GK
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on August 27, 2020, 10:17:48 PM
Bloodline any good?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JoG2 on August 27, 2020, 11:20:28 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on August 27, 2020, 10:17:48 PM
Bloodline any good?

Enjoyed the 1st season. Halfway through the 2nd season we got bogged down in the grimness of all the characters and bowed out. Might revisit. Have a brother who raves about it.

Finally got around to starting The Office (USA). My god, its some craic but tough going at times! 4 episodes max before a break from Michael Scott!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Rudi on August 27, 2020, 11:25:42 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on August 27, 2020, 10:17:48 PM
Bloodline any good?

Huge promise after 1st series, bogged down a bit in middle series, but still interesting. Final series was a huge let down, desperate to be honest.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on September 02, 2020, 11:13:23 PM
Lost home videos of Nazi Germany (2 episodes), BBC4 /iplayer. Grim at times but really Fascinating.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: GetOverTheBar on September 03, 2020, 10:32:54 AM
Just finished Narcos Mexico at the weekend. Great show.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on September 03, 2020, 10:37:31 AM
Quote from: GetOverTheBar on September 03, 2020, 10:32:54 AM
Just finished Narcos Mexico at the weekend. Great show.

Yeah I thought the Mexico series was excellent.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: square_ball on September 03, 2020, 01:16:04 PM
I haven't seen it posted anywhere but has anyone caught the All or Nothing for Spurs on Prime (or other means)? Decent watch so far although a bit cliche in terms of team talks etc. Looking forward to the rest of them.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on September 03, 2020, 01:21:59 PM
Quote from: square_ball on September 03, 2020, 01:16:04 PM
I haven't seen it posted anywhere but has anyone caught the All or Nothing for Spurs on Prime (or other means)? Decent watch so far although a bit cliche in terms of team talks etc. Looking forward to the rest of them.
*Spoiler Alert* They don't win anything.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: BennyCake on September 03, 2020, 01:23:22 PM
Enjoying the rerun of Shameless on C4 recently.

The first 4 series or so was great. After that it turned into a bit of a farce.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: HiMucker on September 09, 2020, 08:41:58 PM
Highly recommend the latest documentary on Netflix, My Octopus Teacher. Some of the footage is stunning. Something completely different, it's like a wildlife/ mental health/environmental doc rolled in to one.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on September 10, 2020, 08:57:32 AM
I have been watching Goliath on Prime. 1st series was absolutely excellent, 2nd season not so much, and the 3rd has been complete tripe so far. Such a disappointment.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on September 10, 2020, 08:59:24 AM
I enjoyed first season of Goliath. Then the second season went batshit crazy and somehow was about amputee fetishes and gave up completely. Absolute nonsense.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: imtommygunn on September 10, 2020, 09:09:36 AM
Just watched love-hate for the first time since it was on originally. That is some show. There's a couple of episodes in it that are as good tv as you'll see anywhere particularly the last episode. Looking back on it it can get pretty dark in places too.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on September 10, 2020, 09:21:02 AM
Quote from: imtommygunn on September 10, 2020, 09:09:36 AM
Just watched love-hate for the first time since it was on originally. That is some show. There's a couple of episodes in it that are as good tv as you'll see anywhere particularly the last episode. Looking back on it it can get pretty dark in places too.

I remember the difference in the quality of the production after the first season, and never thought a show from here could be as good as you would get from the US but I completely agree with what you say, unbelievable show that I would class as good as any of the worldwide critically acclaimed shows such as BB, GOT, Sopranos etc.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on September 10, 2020, 09:26:15 AM
See 1994 available on Sky. Italian Political drama, 3rd series (1992 being the 1st), very good show.

Watched I hate Suzie on Sky Atlantic, the Billie Piper vehicle, excellent off beat comedy drama.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on September 10, 2020, 09:32:39 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on September 10, 2020, 09:21:02 AM
Quote from: imtommygunn on September 10, 2020, 09:09:36 AM
Just watched love-hate for the first time since it was on originally. That is some show. There's a couple of episodes in it that are as good tv as you'll see anywhere particularly the last episode. Looking back on it it can get pretty dark in places too.

I remember the difference in the quality of the production after the first season, and never thought a show from here could be as good as you would get from the US but I completely agree with what you say, unbelievable show that I would class as good as any of the worldwide critically acclaimed shows such as BB, GOT, Sopranos etc.

Rewatched it meself couple weeks back, still excellent.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Dar31 on September 10, 2020, 09:39:44 AM
Yellowstone is a good tv series about a ranch near yellowstone park. Kevin costner stars in it 3 seasons of it so far . Lillyhammer is a comedy i would recommend it was on netflix about an ex mafia man in the witness protection it has subtitles at times which some people might not like
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: imtommygunn on September 10, 2020, 09:41:58 AM
Was / is L'immortale worth watching? I have it recorded so will check it out if it's good.

Agreed love hate as good as you'll get anywhere and some of the actors have definitely done well after it too which is good to see and unsurprising. Stumpy is father peter in derry girls haha.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: HiMucker on September 10, 2020, 09:46:45 AM
Quote from: imtommygunn on September 10, 2020, 09:09:36 AM
Just watched love-hate for the first time since it was on originally. That is some show. There's a couple of episodes in it that are as good tv as you'll see anywhere particularly the last episode. Looking back on it it can get pretty dark in places too.
Where can you watch it Tommy? Ive been looking to watch it for a while but never see it on any streaming apps.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Dar31 on September 10, 2020, 09:51:26 AM
Rte player if you have access to it . CinemaHd if not
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: imtommygunn on September 10, 2020, 09:55:56 AM
RTE player and chromecast or airplay to the tv. It has been hard to find and was only put on again during lockdown.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on September 10, 2020, 09:58:52 AM
Quote from: gallsman on September 10, 2020, 08:59:24 AM
I enjoyed first season of Goliath. Then the second season went batshit crazy and somehow was about amputee fetishes and gave up completely. Absolute nonsense.

It gets worse in the 3rd season.  Drug induced hallucinations of them all dancing about like George III.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Newbridge Exile on September 27, 2020, 11:30:16 PM
Just finished the second series of Criminal on Netflix, superb acting all round .
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on September 28, 2020, 08:55:30 AM
Started Utopia on Amazon (a remake of the UK version, which I loved), 3 in and its decent, haven't noticed how many episodes there are but I assume Amazon will have 10, whereas the original was 4, so probably going to be a lot of filler, still recognisable so far.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Geoff Tipps on September 28, 2020, 09:30:29 AM
Quote from: gallsman on September 10, 2020, 08:59:24 AM
I enjoyed first season of Goliath. Then the second season went batshit crazy and somehow was about amputee fetishes and gave up completely. Absolute nonsense.

The third season is even weirder. Gave up after 1 episode. Yeah the first season was excellent.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on October 01, 2020, 02:21:34 PM
Nobody watch the finale of the 100?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on October 07, 2020, 08:48:47 PM
Watched the social dilemma on Netflix...

Kids are screwed!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on October 07, 2020, 09:11:27 PM
Watched a right bit recently.

Criminal S2 - Very good this time around enjoyed all 4

The Startup - Fairly enjoyable mayor that mixes tech with gangsters in Miami quite slick but enjoyable

The Americans - Really good as well think it's been mentioned here before but worth a prime binge
Umbrella Academy - Slick comic book show but very enjoyable and quite fast paced I liked it as well

Any new recommendations? Been flicking through the streaming platforms the last week without anything particularly standing out!

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on October 07, 2020, 09:19:37 PM
Take a walk on the wild side, Fargo S4  with Chris Rock, 3 episodes in so far.  Jelly and ice cream.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on October 07, 2020, 09:40:04 PM
David Attenborough's new show! Worlds fucked
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: dublin7 on October 07, 2020, 09:44:42 PM
Ted Lasso. Comedy about american football coach who takes over an EPL team. Series just finished on apple. Well worth watching
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: An Watcher on October 07, 2020, 10:17:18 PM
American Murder on netflix - excellent but rough viewing too
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on October 07, 2020, 10:26:33 PM
Quote from: An Watcher on October 07, 2020, 10:17:18 PM
American Murder on netflix - excellent but rough viewing too

Should be in the WTF thread
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on October 07, 2020, 10:39:35 PM
Quote from: dublin7 on October 07, 2020, 09:44:42 PM
Ted Lasso. Comedy about american football coach who takes over an EPL team. Series just finished on apple. Well worth watching
I enjoyed it.
That Man City striker on loan, looked a bit like our very own Robbie Keane.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on October 08, 2020, 09:15:36 AM
One thing that I found interesting at the time it happened was how quickly he was convicted and sentenced from the time of the crime.  It happened in August 2018 and I think he was sentenced in November of that year too.  Alot of speculation now as to what changed him, from steroids to those weight loss patches that he wore all the time.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on October 08, 2020, 10:59:12 AM
Quote from: Main Street on October 07, 2020, 10:39:35 PM
Quote from: dublin7 on October 07, 2020, 09:44:42 PM
Ted Lasso. Comedy about american football coach who takes over an EPL team. Series just finished on apple. Well worth watching
I enjoyed it.
That Man City striker on loan, looked a bit like our very own Robbie Keane.

Can't believe I forgot to add it into my list. . . very enjoyable upbeat comedy definitely worth watching!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Boycey on October 08, 2020, 11:59:26 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on October 08, 2020, 09:15:36 AM
One thing that I found interesting at the time it happened was how quickly he was convicted and sentenced from the time of the crime.  It happened in August 2018 and I think he was sentenced in November of that year too.  Alot of speculation now as to what changed him, from steroids to those weight loss patches that he wore all the time.

I actually watched it last night and intended mentioning today here, without wanting to give too much away to those that haven't seen it yet but I found the last couple of minutes incredibly chilling.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on October 08, 2020, 01:55:14 PM
Quote from: Boycey on October 08, 2020, 11:59:26 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on October 08, 2020, 09:15:36 AM
One thing that I found interesting at the time it happened was how quickly he was convicted and sentenced from the time of the crime.  It happened in August 2018 and I think he was sentenced in November of that year too.  Alot of speculation now as to what changed him, from steroids to those weight loss patches that he wore all the time.

I actually watched it last night and intended mentioning today here, without wanting to give too much away to those that haven't seen it yet but I found the last couple of minutes incredibly chilling.

Two other true crime documentaries that, in my opinion, warrant watching for their surrealness are The Staircase and The Jinx.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tbrick18 on October 08, 2020, 04:52:11 PM
I was recently telling my kids about Lost and then it appeared on Amazon.
So I've been re-watching it with my teenage kids. They're hooked. It's still confusing as feck even on the second watch, but I have to say, I still enjoy it.
Just trying not to think about how it ends.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on October 08, 2020, 05:47:38 PM
Quote from: tbrick18 on October 08, 2020, 04:52:11 PM
I was recently telling my kids about Lost and then it appeared on Amazon.
So I've been re-watching it with my teenage kids. They're hooked. It's still confusing as feck even on the second watch, but I have to say, I still enjoy it.
Just trying not to think about how it ends.

The girl in it had me hooked!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on October 08, 2020, 05:58:12 PM
First couple of series are good but with Lost you get the point where you think wtf am I doing wasting my time with this.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on October 08, 2020, 06:02:18 PM
Quote from: Jeepers Creepers on October 08, 2020, 05:58:12 PM
First couple of series are good but with Lost you get the point where you think wtf am I doing wasting my time with this.

Yes! Lost the plot and I basically waited till I knew it was the last few episodes
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on October 08, 2020, 07:29:07 PM
I loved Lost, what a mind to come up with that.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: mrdeeds on October 08, 2020, 08:14:58 PM
Cobra Kai is surprisingly good.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: thewobbler on October 08, 2020, 08:54:08 PM
Quote from: Jeepers Creepers on October 08, 2020, 05:58:12 PM
First couple of series are good but with Lost you get the point where you think wtf am I doing wasting my time with this.

I wanted to kick my tv in throughout the final series, as it became more and more obvious that the island is the one thing they said it wasn't, and moreso again that they weren't going to explain most of the oddities they dreamt up.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: imtommygunn on October 08, 2020, 08:56:33 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on October 08, 2020, 07:29:07 PM
I loved Lost, what a mind to come up with that.

You are the only person I have ever encountered who didn't end up thinking it was a pile of crap lol.

So much promise in the first few series of it too.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: BennyCake on October 08, 2020, 09:37:53 PM
I could only bear about 5 minutes of Lost before I gave up on it.

Just looked like a hyped-up American pile of crap.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on October 08, 2020, 09:41:42 PM
They made it up as they went along. I doubt there was ever an over reaching arc of a storyline, I can't even remember the finale tbh. Watchable Guff.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jell 0 Biafra on October 09, 2020, 02:28:55 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on October 08, 2020, 01:55:14 PM
Quote from: Boycey on October 08, 2020, 11:59:26 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on October 08, 2020, 09:15:36 AM
One thing that I found interesting at the time it happened was how quickly he was convicted and sentenced from the time of the crime.  It happened in August 2018 and I think he was sentenced in November of that year too.  Alot of speculation now as to what changed him, from steroids to those weight loss patches that he wore all the time.

I actually watched it last night and intended mentioning today here, without wanting to give too much away to those that haven't seen it yet but I found the last couple of minutes incredibly chilling.

Two other true crime documentaries that, in my opinion, warrant watching for their surrealness are The Staircase and The Jinx.

The Jinx is great. Mind boggling stuff.  Staircase is decent, but they dragged it on too long imo.
Evil Genius is my favourite recent true crime doc.  Truly bizarre.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on October 09, 2020, 09:07:10 AM
Quote from: Jell 0 Biafra on October 09, 2020, 02:28:55 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on October 08, 2020, 01:55:14 PM
Quote from: Boycey on October 08, 2020, 11:59:26 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on October 08, 2020, 09:15:36 AM
One thing that I found interesting at the time it happened was how quickly he was convicted and sentenced from the time of the crime.  It happened in August 2018 and I think he was sentenced in November of that year too.  Alot of speculation now as to what changed him, from steroids to those weight loss patches that he wore all the time.

I actually watched it last night and intended mentioning today here, without wanting to give too much away to those that haven't seen it yet but I found the last couple of minutes incredibly chilling.

Two other true crime documentaries that, in my opinion, warrant watching for their surrealness are The Staircase and The Jinx.

The Jinx is great. Mind boggling stuff.  Staircase is decent, but they dragged it on too long imo.
Evil Genius is my favourite recent true crime doc.  Truly bizarre.

The Staircase was very long in comparison to others in the genre, but given that the episodes are filmed over the guts of 15 years, it added something to the story that no other has.  I actually was in Durham when they were filming the final court scenes, didn't know about it then as only watched it last year.

Evil Genius was brilliant too.  The other ones that jump out initially when I try to rate them are Don't F**k With Cats and The Keepers.  Really liked Dream/Killer too.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Taylor on October 09, 2020, 12:39:39 PM
Dont F*** With Cats

Nuts.

Cant think of any other word to describe it and not just talking about one person from the show
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tbrick18 on October 09, 2020, 03:31:35 PM
Quote from: imtommygunn on October 08, 2020, 08:56:33 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on October 08, 2020, 07:29:07 PM
I loved Lost, what a mind to come up with that.

You are the only person I have ever encountered who didn't end up thinking it was a pile of crap lol.

So much promise in the first few series of it too.

I liked it back then, but it's hard to imagine having to wait a year between series to find out what happens next. It's a good binge watch now as you don't get as Lost in the storyline.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tbrick18 on October 09, 2020, 03:32:15 PM
Quote from: mrdeeds on October 08, 2020, 08:14:58 PM
Cobra Kai is surprisingly good.

Yeah I liked it, but "daniel son" can't act for sh*t.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: DrinkingHarp on October 09, 2020, 08:35:14 PM
Have not seen The Capture posted on here but it was a decent program, looking forward to season 2.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on October 09, 2020, 08:40:08 PM
Quote from: tbrick18 on October 09, 2020, 03:32:15 PM
Quote from: mrdeeds on October 08, 2020, 08:14:58 PM
Cobra Kai is surprisingly good.

Yeah I liked it, but "daniel son" can't act for sh*t.

Loved Cobra Kai, but been waiting a year and a half for another season.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Estimator on October 15, 2020, 01:56:23 PM
https://www.irishnews.com/magazine/entertainment/2020/10/14/news/dexter-returning-with-original-star-michael-c-hall-2099071/

Dexter will be back for a limited season next year.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Boycey on October 15, 2020, 02:04:02 PM
Anyone had a look at Tehran? It's an Israeli kind of Homeland thing. I think it's on Apple+ tv. Its on my VOD and I watched the 1st three episodes over the last few nights and quite enjoyed it.

Although being an Israeli production I don't see it ending well for the Iranians.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on October 15, 2020, 02:39:33 PM
Quote from: Estimator on October 15, 2020, 01:56:23 PM
https://www.irishnews.com/magazine/entertainment/2020/10/14/news/dexter-returning-with-original-star-michael-c-hall-2099071/

Dexter will be back for a limited season next year.

Best news I've heard in months.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Estimator on October 15, 2020, 03:24:54 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on October 15, 2020, 02:39:33 PM
Quote from: Estimator on October 15, 2020, 01:56:23 PM
https://www.irishnews.com/magazine/entertainment/2020/10/14/news/dexter-returning-with-original-star-michael-c-hall-2099071/

Dexter will be back for a limited season next year.

Best news I've heard in months.

Hopefully it's more Season 4 than Season 8
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on October 15, 2020, 08:34:49 PM
Read something about the showrunner, who left after season 4, returning - sounds promising.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on October 16, 2020, 09:15:56 PM
Ted Lasso's sidekick Coach Beard, has sensationally moved on to take up 2 coaching roles, with Dundalk and Southampton.

(https://www.independent.ie/incoming/e795f/39606465.ece/AUTOCROP/w800/Sports1935467.jpg)

(https://www.irishexaminer.com/cms_media/module_img/3979/1989776_1_articlelarge_2.55459505.jpg.jpg)


Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: BennyCake on October 29, 2020, 10:38:17 PM
Afterlife, brilliant. Ricky Gervais was excellent.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Fear Bun Na Sceilpe on October 29, 2020, 10:41:18 PM
Quote from: BennyCake on October 29, 2020, 10:38:17 PM
Afterlife, brilliant. Ricky Gervais was excellent.

plus 1

Life. BBC drama good also
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on November 22, 2020, 01:01:32 PM
On BBC  this evening part 2 of Steve McQueen's 6 part mini series about the experience of West indian ethnic community living in London, starting from around the late1960s. The first episode "Mangrove" set in Ladbroke Grove was brilliant.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Dar31 on November 22, 2020, 07:31:01 PM
I agree afterlife is excellent and im not a big ricky Gervais fan but he plays the part perfect in afterlife
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: BennyCake on November 22, 2020, 09:06:01 PM
Quote from: Dar31 on November 22, 2020, 07:31:01 PM
I agree afterlife is excellent and im not a big ricky Gervais fan but he plays the part perfect in afterlife

Finished Derek this week too. Very good too. A few episodes would make you sob like a baby. Some very emotional moments. Worth a watch.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: dublin7 on November 22, 2020, 09:14:15 PM
Quote from: Dar31 on November 22, 2020, 07:31:01 PM
I agree afterlife is excellent and im not a big ricky Gervais fan but he plays the part perfect in afterlife

All his other shows have finished after 2 seasons, but given the positive responses he had for Afterlife he's considering doing a 3rd season
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Dar31 on November 22, 2020, 10:04:31 PM
Hopefully he will do another season of afterlife . Lillyhammer on netflix is excellent i dont know has it been mentioned about an ex mafia lad turned witness. Yellowstone about a big ranch near the yellowstone park and how everyone wants to take it and he will do anything to stop that happening .  911is another good show about a fire rescue station in america and all the mad things that happen on shift jeniffer love hewitt comes into it in season 3 i think and damn she is 🔥 🔥
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggy90 on November 25, 2020, 07:39:42 PM
Quote from: Main Street on November 22, 2020, 01:01:32 PM
On BBC  this evening part 2 of Steve McQueen's 6 part mini series about the experience of West indian ethnic community living in London, starting from around the late1960s. The first episode "Mangrove" set in Ladbroke Grove was brilliant

Watched both of these, excellent. The second one reminded me of my "yoot" in deepest Small Heath. We used to go to those "Blues" parties and the programme caught the atmosphere of one of these brilliantly. There was always an underlying tension at them (not racial unless you call the West Indian's dislike of people not from their own island, or indeed the Jamaican's antagonism towards city/country people).
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on November 26, 2020, 10:25:47 PM
RTE's The Brigade last night, reliving the conditions of  Tom Barry's Flying Column (Kollume) 
One of the mentors referring to past history, said that the FC trained for 6 days in a rural setting and afterwards as a final test of merit, went out to look for 'targets of opportunity'.
Nicely put I thought.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on December 04, 2020, 11:40:25 AM
The second season of The Mandalorian has been much better than the first.  In fact, it's probably better than some of the Star Wars films.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on December 04, 2020, 12:17:03 PM
Watched Unbelievable last week, it was excellent.  Watched The Killing over the past few nights, was very good although a bit too Murder She Wrote at times.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on December 11, 2020, 10:46:38 AM
Watched the first instalment of The OA on Netflix

Enjoyed it, bit quirky but if you are into that sort of stuff its grand.. Wife didn't like it, which is brilliant as i can watch it on my own without the distractions!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on December 11, 2020, 11:18:18 AM
Raised by Wolves on Sky is pretty good Sci Fi drama.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Newbridge Exile on December 11, 2020, 05:31:04 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on December 04, 2020, 11:40:25 AM
The second season of The Mandalorian has been much better than the first.  In fact, it's probably better than some of the Star Wars films.
It has been excellent
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: An Watcher on December 11, 2020, 08:07:45 PM
Industry on BBC2, very good
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on December 12, 2020, 01:41:25 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on December 04, 2020, 12:17:03 PM
Watched Unbelievable last week, it was excellent.  Watched The Killing over the past few nights, was very good although a bit too Murder She Wrote at times.
Which Killing? the Danish one  or the one set in damp grey Seattle.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on December 12, 2020, 09:28:27 AM
Quote from: Main Street on December 12, 2020, 01:41:25 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on December 04, 2020, 12:17:03 PM
Watched Unbelievable last week, it was excellent.  Watched The Killing over the past few nights, was very good although a bit too Murder She Wrote at times.
Which Killing? the Danish one  or the one set in damp grey Seattle.

Went for the US one. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: smort on December 12, 2020, 03:07:24 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on December 12, 2020, 09:28:27 AM
Quote from: Main Street on December 12, 2020, 01:41:25 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on December 04, 2020, 12:17:03 PM
Watched Unbelievable last week, it was excellent.  Watched The Killing over the past few nights, was very good although a bit too Murder She Wrote at times.
Which Killing? the Danish one  or the one set in damp grey Seattle.

Went for the US one.

Should have went for the Danish one
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on December 12, 2020, 07:24:20 PM
Quote from: smort on December 12, 2020, 03:07:24 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on December 12, 2020, 09:28:27 AM
Quote from: Main Street on December 12, 2020, 01:41:25 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on December 04, 2020, 12:17:03 PM
Watched Unbelievable last week, it was excellent.  Watched The Killing over the past few nights, was very good although a bit too Murder She Wrote at times.
Which Killing? the Danish one  or the one set in damp grey Seattle.

Went for the US one.

Should have went for the Danish one
The first two series of the USA one is different and very decent, though the atmosphere rarely rises above the dark side of grim.
The Danish one was two series of 10 episodes each.  After the first series the tv viewers couldn't wait and demanded that they show the 2nd series immediately.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on December 28, 2020, 10:48:12 PM
Jesus lads I fell down a Taskmaster rabbit hole over Christmas... it's very very funny some real belly laughs in it I'm on series 5 now with another 60 episodes to go... I've got a week will see how I get on but would highly recommend for some light entertainment!!

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: sid waddell on December 29, 2020, 12:29:43 AM
Quote from: Main Street on December 12, 2020, 07:24:20 PM
Quote from: smort on December 12, 2020, 03:07:24 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on December 12, 2020, 09:28:27 AM
Quote from: Main Street on December 12, 2020, 01:41:25 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on December 04, 2020, 12:17:03 PM
Watched Unbelievable last week, it was excellent.  Watched The Killing over the past few nights, was very good although a bit too Murder She Wrote at times.
Which Killing? the Danish one  or the one set in damp grey Seattle.

Went for the US one.

Should have went for the Danish one
The first two series of the USA one is different and very decent, though the atmosphere rarely rises above the dark side of grim.
The Danish one was two series of 10 episodes each.  After the first series the tv viewers couldn't wait and demanded that they show the 2nd series immediately.
The Danes sure know how to produce a good drama series

The Killing, The Bridge and Borgen are all top notch

The film "A Hijacking" is cut from the same cloth

Watched three episodes of the BBC's "Once Upon A Time In Iraq" documentary series today, will finish it tomorrow hopefully

Would highly recommend it



Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Dinny Breen on December 29, 2020, 02:17:56 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on December 11, 2020, 11:18:18 AM
Raised by Wolves on Sky is pretty good Sci Fi drama.

That last episode though  >:(

The Expanse - the best Sci-Fi out there. The Wire of it's genre.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on December 29, 2020, 02:47:24 PM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on December 29, 2020, 02:17:56 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on December 11, 2020, 11:18:18 AM
Raised by Wolves on Sky is pretty good Sci Fi drama.

That last episode though  >:(

The Expanse - the best Sci-Fi out there. The Wire of it's genre.
New series released on Amazon there before Christmas, not as good as previous (so far). Was reading Amazon are funding 1 more series and that's it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Dinny Breen on December 29, 2020, 03:07:59 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on December 29, 2020, 02:47:24 PM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on December 29, 2020, 02:17:56 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on December 11, 2020, 11:18:18 AM
Raised by Wolves on Sky is pretty good Sci Fi drama.

That last episode though  >:(

The Expanse - the best Sci-Fi out there. The Wire of it's genre.
New series released on Amazon there before Christmas, not as good as previous (so far). Was reading Amazon are funding 1 more series and that's it.

Jesus I thought the latest episode of the The Expanse(S5E3) was brilliant.  :-[
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggy90 on January 03, 2021, 06:52:39 PM
Anyone with an hour to spare watch Joel's Holland's 'Best Bits' from NYE. Some brilliant performances on it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ONeill on January 03, 2021, 06:54:51 PM
Quote from: screenexile on December 28, 2020, 10:48:12 PM
Jesus lads I fell down a Taskmaster rabbit hole over Christmas... it's very very funny some real belly laughs in it I'm on series 5 now with another 60 episodes to go... I've got a week will see how I get on but would highly recommend for some light entertainment!!

Aye, a big fan of the middle and early series. My favorite was the Bob Mortimer series. It has sort of peaked and is now fumbling for new ideas.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on January 03, 2021, 07:25:37 PM
Quote from: ONeill on January 03, 2021, 06:54:51 PM
Quote from: screenexile on December 28, 2020, 10:48:12 PM
Jesus lads I fell down a Taskmaster rabbit hole over Christmas... it's very very funny some real belly laughs in it I'm on series 5 now with another 60 episodes to go... I've got a week will see how I get on but would highly recommend for some light entertainment!!

Aye, a big fan of the middle and early series. My favorite was the Bob Mortimer series. It has sort of peaked and is now fumbling for new ideas.

Mortimer series was brilliant the one after not great. This one Season 7 with Rhod Gilbert and Acaster has been very good so far.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ONeill on January 03, 2021, 08:31:47 PM
Yes, it was the one I was trying to remember - it was class.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on January 03, 2021, 09:25:04 PM
I finally brushed the dust off Strumpet City  and watched the whole lot almost in one go. I hadn't watched it since it was first on RTE all those years ago when Ireland was still as depressed as it was in 1913. It has to be the outstanding RTE drama of all time. One faulty memory I had was at the end when young Fitz,  frozen out because of his support for the lockout, left Dublin by boat for England. I had the image of him in civvies  looking forlornly over the bay while James Joyce's  (Only you) Nora, played on the soundtrack.  I would have sworn on the bible that was how it ended.

One bit I had missed or forgotten was when the priest (the pompous gobshite) insisted on giving the last rites to Rashers Tierney, he whispered a plea for forgiveness.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on January 03, 2021, 10:15:13 PM
Fear city: NY v the Mafia is a decent short documentary series on Netflix for any mob/Sapranos fans. The story of how the FBI finally able to bring down h tour mob in NY. Staggering the control these guys had and money they were raking in.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Olly on January 03, 2021, 11:15:12 PM
Bread is fantastic. Set in Liverpool, Lilo Lil is fantastic.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 04, 2021, 12:54:45 AM
Quote from: Olly on January 03, 2021, 11:15:12 PM
Bread is fantastic. Set in Liverpool, Lilo Lil is fantastic.
It's no 'The Brothers McGregor'.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Newbridge Exile on January 04, 2021, 02:28:36 PM
I know it's been out quite a while but have only started watching "The Americans " on Prime  , halfway through the first series and am really enjoying it
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: An Watcher on January 04, 2021, 02:44:34 PM
Watched the first few episodes of the Serpent on BBC, excellent so far
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: brokencrossbar1 on January 04, 2021, 03:03:28 PM
Quote from: An Watcher on January 04, 2021, 02:44:34 PM
Watched the first few episodes of the Serpent on BBC, excellent so far

Yeah took into it myself over the weekend. A fair bit of dramatic licence but still a great show so far.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on January 04, 2021, 03:27:09 PM
Avoid Black Narcissus on BBC. Pure tripe. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Taylor on January 04, 2021, 04:03:53 PM
Watched Prisoners over the holidays on the recommendation of some on here - good show
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on January 07, 2021, 07:46:04 PM
Been watching Cornwall: This Fishing Life on BBC On Demand. Filmed in 2018, the pre-Brexit chat is illuminating, but mainly it's just been a fantastic easy watch.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: BennyCake on January 11, 2021, 10:45:31 PM
Ghosts on RTÉ later.

Good comedy.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on January 11, 2021, 10:53:20 PM
Finished Timeless the other night, easy watch time travelling series.
Bit of a history lesson but just 2 seasons so no prolonged story
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Taylor on January 12, 2021, 08:51:12 AM
24 hr in Police Custody last night - it is rare to see such a cunning, manipulative, ruthless woman
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: north_antrim_hound on January 12, 2021, 11:02:47 AM
Started watching "Billions" on Amazon
Brilliant show and according to real fund managers on Wall Street it's reasonably accurate.
Great acting and writing.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: trailer on January 12, 2021, 11:07:09 AM
Watched The Serpent on BBC iPlayer. Good show. Enjoyed it. Based on a true story of Charles Sobhraj a serial killer on the hippie trail in Asia.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 12, 2021, 01:43:20 PM
Finished Lupin on Netflix last night. Enjoyed it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggy90 on January 12, 2021, 05:30:59 PM
Quote from: trailer on January 12, 2021, 11:07:09 AM
Watched The Serpent on BBC iPlayer. Good show. Enjoyed it. Based on a true story of Charles Sobhraj a serial killer on the hippie trail in Asia.

Very enjoyable (if that's the right word?).
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on January 12, 2021, 06:53:07 PM
Quote from: ziggy90 on January 12, 2021, 05:30:59 PM
Quote from: trailer on January 12, 2021, 11:07:09 AM
Watched The Serpent on BBC iPlayer. Good show. Enjoyed it. Based on a true story of Charles Sobhraj a serial killer on the hippie trail in Asia.

Very enjoyable (if that's the right word?).
I read the book years ago, it was a horrid tale and I'm not at all tempted to watch the tv drama. I think the tv drama just stops after he got caught.  I read that he earned millions after he did some jail time and returned to France, a celebratory of sorts. But as it turned out he finally got his second comeuppance, deserved justice served chilled.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 12, 2021, 07:51:14 PM
Quote from: Main Street on January 12, 2021, 06:53:07 PM
Quote from: ziggy90 on January 12, 2021, 05:30:59 PM
Quote from: trailer on January 12, 2021, 11:07:09 AM
Watched The Serpent on BBC iPlayer. Good show. Enjoyed it. Based on a true story of Charles Sobhraj a serial killer on the hippie trail in Asia.

Very enjoyable (if that's the right word?).
I read the book years ago, it was a horrid tale and I'm not at all tempted to watch the tv drama. I think the tv drama just stops after he got caught.  I read that he earned millions after he did some jail time and returned to France, a celebratory of sorts. But as it turned out he finally got his second comeuppance, deserved justice served chilled.
I believe he has managed to get married to some young girl whilst in jail so his powers of persuasion don't seem to have waned. A bad, bad hoor.

Jenna Coleman is lovely.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JohnDenver on January 13, 2021, 01:16:24 PM
Trial 4 on Netflix is another reminder of how rotten and corrupt the justice system can be, especially in America - and would resonate here in the North too.

Some references to the Irish connection in Boston.  Serious amount of time spent trying to get police to release files. And you still have cops insisting the case was clear cut and no foul play. Would make your blood boil.

Similar sort of stuff to Making a Murderer but not as long.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on January 18, 2021, 11:07:39 PM
Briarpatch on Alibi has started off like a house on fire, bit like Fargo - with a touch of Twin Peaks.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on January 18, 2021, 11:19:18 PM
Watching Dark on Netflix... you'd need a degree in story following to get round it but I love this type of stuff
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 18, 2021, 11:26:31 PM
Can't remember if I said before but Lupin is a good watch. Only 5 episodes and if you like The Thomas Crown Affair etc. you'll like it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: GiveItToTheShooters on January 19, 2021, 01:35:40 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on January 18, 2021, 11:26:31 PM
Can't remember if I said before but Lupin is a good watch. Only 5 episodes and if you like The Thomas Crown Affair etc. you'll like it.
Agreed. Very good
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on January 19, 2021, 09:16:25 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on January 18, 2021, 11:19:18 PM
Watching Dark on Netflix... you'd need a degree in story following to get round it but I love this type of stuff

It definitely requires your full attention, but it is brilliant
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Taylor on January 19, 2021, 09:23:58 AM
Night Stalker on Netflix is a good watch.

The amount of opportunities they had to catch the killer  :o
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on January 19, 2021, 10:26:14 AM
Quote from: Taylor on January 19, 2021, 09:23:58 AM
Night Stalker on Netflix is a good watch.

The amount of opportunities they had to catch the killer  :o

Thought it was very good. How many peoples lives would have been saved in the USA over the years (from serial killers)  if they'd have locked their doors and windows?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Boycey on January 19, 2021, 10:37:23 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on January 18, 2021, 11:26:31 PM
Can't remember if I said before but Lupin is a good watch. Only 5 episodes and if you like The Thomas Crown Affair etc. you'll like it.

I'll have to stick with it then I was starting to waver on only the second episode, a bit corny?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: johnnycool on January 19, 2021, 11:17:11 AM
Bridgerton on Netflix..

Brill.

;)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on January 19, 2021, 11:20:32 AM
Quote from: johnnycool on January 19, 2021, 11:17:11 AM
Bridgerton on Netflix..

Brill.

;)

Durtburd
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on January 19, 2021, 11:30:17 AM
Quote from: Taylor on January 19, 2021, 09:23:58 AM
Night Stalker on Netflix is a good watch.

The amount of opportunities they had to catch the killer  :o

This is one of the most gruesome serial killer shows I have watched.

Amazing that it took so long to catch him. He never covered his face and left plenty of people alive to tell the tale.

And yes, American home security must have been shocking
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Taylor on January 19, 2021, 12:43:04 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on January 19, 2021, 11:30:17 AM
Quote from: Taylor on January 19, 2021, 09:23:58 AM
Night Stalker on Netflix is a good watch.

The amount of opportunities they had to catch the killer  :o

This is one of the most gruesome serial killer shows I have watched.

Amazing that it took so long to catch him. He never covered his face and left plenty of people alive to tell the tale.

And yes, American home security must have been shocking

Doors & windows were commonly left open back then.
Sure look at our own country - back in the 80's it was rare to close all of these things.

The different police departments messed up on a few occasions to catch him
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: trailer on January 19, 2021, 01:42:05 PM
Quote from: johnnycool on January 19, 2021, 11:17:11 AM
Bridgerton on Netflix..

Brill.

;)

Ride and prejudice
Starting watching Borgen based on recommendations here. Enjoying it even if the dubbing is a bit dodgy and the English translation seems a bit off. A definite talking point in our house anyway is how the PMs bedroom in her house appears to be just off the kitchen joined by double French doors.... Weird layout.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Baile Brigín 2 on January 19, 2021, 02:10:20 PM
Quote from: Taylor on January 19, 2021, 12:43:04 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on January 19, 2021, 11:30:17 AM
Quote from: Taylor on January 19, 2021, 09:23:58 AM
Night Stalker on Netflix is a good watch.

The amount of opportunities they had to catch the killer  :o

This is one of the most gruesome serial killer shows I have watched.

Amazing that it took so long to catch him. He never covered his face and left plenty of people alive to tell the tale.

And yes, American home security must have been shocking

Doors & windows were commonly left open back then.
Sure look at our own country - back in the 80's it was rare to close all of these things.

The different police departments messed up on a few occasions to catch him

Not locking your door in rural Ireland is one thing. Not locking them in inner LA suburbs is anotger
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on January 19, 2021, 02:11:42 PM
Quote from: Taylor on January 19, 2021, 12:43:04 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on January 19, 2021, 11:30:17 AM
Quote from: Taylor on January 19, 2021, 09:23:58 AM
Night Stalker on Netflix is a good watch.

The amount of opportunities they had to catch the killer  :o

This is one of the most gruesome serial killer shows I have watched.

Amazing that it took so long to catch him. He never covered his face and left plenty of people alive to tell the tale.

And yes, American home security must have been shocking

Doors & windows were commonly left open back then.
Sure look at our own country - back in the 80's it was rare to close all of these things.

The different police departments messed up on a few occasions to catch him

What is most amazing about Ramirez was the frequency of the attacks and the variety of victim types he targeted.  Most serial killers start killing and up the  frequency eventually, yet he went straight in and went flat out from the start.  It would make you wonder how many other victims there were.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Taylor on January 19, 2021, 02:27:53 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on January 19, 2021, 02:11:42 PM
Quote from: Taylor on January 19, 2021, 12:43:04 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on January 19, 2021, 11:30:17 AM
Quote from: Taylor on January 19, 2021, 09:23:58 AM
Night Stalker on Netflix is a good watch.

The amount of opportunities they had to catch the killer  :o

This is one of the most gruesome serial killer shows I have watched.

Amazing that it took so long to catch him. He never covered his face and left plenty of people alive to tell the tale.

And yes, American home security must have been shocking

Doors & windows were commonly left open back then.
Sure look at our own country - back in the 80's it was rare to close all of these things.

The different police departments messed up on a few occasions to catch him

What is most amazing about Ramirez was the frequency of the attacks and the variety of victim types he targeted.  Most serial killers start killing and up the  frequency eventually, yet he went straight in and went flat out from the start.  It would make you wonder how many other victims there were.

True the amount of victims could be huge.

When arrested he told the SF detective about another killing in another area which they hadnt even thought about.

Driving to carry out another random attack just after doing one shows how depraved he was
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Look-Up! on January 19, 2021, 03:44:43 PM
Watched "Don't F**k with Cats" on Netflix.

Disturbing but gripping watching and highly recommended. Leaves a few unanswered questions and obviously these type of documentaries can be presented in a certain way, but if the story as told was an actual movie, you'd say it far fetched and the main character one very sick individual.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Look-Up! on January 19, 2021, 03:58:08 PM
Quote from: Taylor on January 19, 2021, 09:23:58 AM
Night Stalker on Netflix is a good watch.

The amount of opportunities they had to catch the killer  :o

Yeah true. Saw The Ripper too. Interviewed him huge amount of times and his car reg was noted numerous times in the red light area plus he was a dead ringer for the photofit but dismissed him because of the Sunderland tapes which many police recognised as hoax. Unfortunately many more girls lost their lives than should have because of police arrogance and incompetence. He was even nicknamed The Ripper at work for years before being caught.

Saw Les Battersby from Corrie on it too, apparently police gave him a very bad time of it and it took him years to be in the clear. For the amount of resources they threw at the case they made some hames of it.  Documentary is actually pretty easy on them.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: An Watcher on January 19, 2021, 06:26:44 PM
Just finished Night Stalker. Couldn't believe how they messed up with the dentist's and the alarm. People died due to these balls ups
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on January 19, 2021, 07:09:32 PM
Quote from: Look-Up! on January 19, 2021, 03:44:43 PM
Watched "Don't F**k with Cats" on Netflix.

Disturbing but gripping watching and highly recommended. Leaves a few unanswered questions and obviously these type of documentaries can be presented in a certain way, but if the story as told was an actual movie, you'd say it far fetched and the main character one very sick individual.

Of all the true crime documentaries on Netflix that I have watched, that is one of the best and seemingly far-fetched, but its real.  The Jinx and The Staircase are two others that are unreal.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 19, 2021, 07:12:11 PM
Quote from: Boycey on January 19, 2021, 10:37:23 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on January 18, 2021, 11:26:31 PM
Can't remember if I said before but Lupin is a good watch. Only 5 episodes and if you like The Thomas Crown Affair etc. you'll like it.

I'll have to stick with it then I was starting to waver on only the second episode, a bit corny?
Oh it is surely. It's fairly light-hearted and st only 5 episodes I was happy to go along with it. My heart sinks when I see these 20 episode series.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on January 19, 2021, 08:15:18 PM
Quote from: An Watcher on January 19, 2021, 06:26:44 PM
Just finished Night Stalker. Couldn't believe how they messed up with the dentist's and the alarm. People died due to these balls ups
Why didn't the Dentist just ring them though when he knew they weren't coming? Also could he not just have given him something to knock him out and keep him there until the Cops arrived, surely the Dentist knew who he was??
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on January 20, 2021, 12:22:29 PM
Quote from: laoislad on January 19, 2021, 08:15:18 PM
Quote from: An Watcher on January 19, 2021, 06:26:44 PM
Just finished Night Stalker. Couldn't believe how they messed up with the dentist's and the alarm. People died due to these balls ups
Why didn't the Dentist just ring them though when he knew they weren't coming? Also could he not just have given him something to knock him out and keep him there until the Cops arrived, surely the Dentist knew who he was??

Yeah or even say, look we are very busy, come back at 3pm and I can see you. Phone the cops, done
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Targetman on January 20, 2021, 01:22:06 PM
House of Cards, watched the 1st episode last night, worth a watch?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: general on January 20, 2021, 01:55:44 PM
Quote from: Targetman on January 20, 2021, 01:22:06 PM
House of Cards, watched the 1st episode last night, worth a watch?

Great show
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jell 0 Biafra on January 20, 2021, 02:10:17 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on January 19, 2021, 07:09:32 PM
Quote from: Look-Up! on January 19, 2021, 03:44:43 PM
Watched "Don't F**k with Cats" on Netflix.

Disturbing but gripping watching and highly recommended. Leaves a few unanswered questions and obviously these type of documentaries can be presented in a certain way, but if the story as told was an actual movie, you'd say it far fetched and the main character one very sick individual.

Of all the true crime documentaries on Netflix that I have watched, that is one of the best and seemingly far-fetched, but its real.  The Jinx and The Staircase are two others that are unreal.

I'd add Evil Genius to that list. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on January 20, 2021, 02:15:54 PM
Quote from: Jell 0 Biafra on January 20, 2021, 02:10:17 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on January 19, 2021, 07:09:32 PM
Quote from: Look-Up! on January 19, 2021, 03:44:43 PM
Watched "Don't F**k with Cats" on Netflix.

Disturbing but gripping watching and highly recommended. Leaves a few unanswered questions and obviously these type of documentaries can be presented in a certain way, but if the story as told was an actual movie, you'd say it far fetched and the main character one very sick individual.

Of all the true crime documentaries on Netflix that I have watched, that is one of the best and seemingly far-fetched, but its real.  The Jinx and The Staircase are two others that are unreal.

I'd add Evil Genius to that list.

Tiger King is up there as well!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on January 20, 2021, 02:19:45 PM
Quote from: screenexile on January 20, 2021, 02:15:54 PM
Quote from: Jell 0 Biafra on January 20, 2021, 02:10:17 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on January 19, 2021, 07:09:32 PM
Quote from: Look-Up! on January 19, 2021, 03:44:43 PM
Watched "Don't F**k with Cats" on Netflix.

Disturbing but gripping watching and highly recommended. Leaves a few unanswered questions and obviously these type of documentaries can be presented in a certain way, but if the story as told was an actual movie, you'd say it far fetched and the main character one very sick individual.

Of all the true crime documentaries on Netflix that I have watched, that is one of the best and seemingly far-fetched, but its real.  The Jinx and The Staircase are two others that are unreal.

I'd add Evil Genius to that list.

Tiger King is up there as well!
There was one about the murder of Nun also that was good, can't remember the name of it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Snapchap on January 20, 2021, 02:25:43 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on January 19, 2021, 07:09:32 PM
Of all the true crime documentaries on Netflix that I have watched, that is one of the best and seemingly far-fetched, but its real.  The Jinx and The Staircase are two others that are unreal.

I'd have to respectfully disagree about The Staircase. What could/should have been a decent one hour documentary, stretched threadbare in order to fill out a 13 episode series.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on January 20, 2021, 02:47:52 PM
Quote from: Snapchap on January 20, 2021, 02:25:43 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on January 19, 2021, 07:09:32 PM
Of all the true crime documentaries on Netflix that I have watched, that is one of the best and seemingly far-fetched, but its real.  The Jinx and The Staircase are two others that are unreal.

I'd have to respectfully disagree about The Staircase. What could/should have been a decent one hour documentary, stretched threadbare in order to fill out a 13 episode series.

It was long compared to others, but that was to do with the fact that its 3 separate shows emerged togethers over the 15/20 years. The Keepers is the nun show, was excellent too. I would expect a really good one on the Original Night Stalker/East Area Rapist/Golden State Killer in the next year or two.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Look-Up! on January 20, 2021, 04:03:29 PM
Where can The Jinx be viewed? can't seem to find it.

Started watching The Staircase a while back but found it very drawn out and don't think I finished it.

Anyone seen the Innocent Man? Looks like it could be worth a watch.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on January 20, 2021, 05:22:16 PM
Staircase is fine but it's not entertainment, there is no climax last episode, it's procedural and a tad biased towards the husband's innocence. It was very unfortunate for the husband's that it came to pass that his first wife died in a similar manner. What are the odds of that happening?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: An Watcher on January 20, 2021, 05:23:07 PM
Hello Mr Night Stalker, can you take a seat in our waiting room and someone will see you shortly
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on January 20, 2021, 07:54:33 PM
Quote from: Look-Up! on January 20, 2021, 04:03:29 PM
Where can The Jinx be viewed? can't seem to find it.

Started watching The Staircase a while back but found it very drawn out and don't think I finished it.

Anyone seen the Innocent Man? Looks like it could be worth a watch.

Innocent man is a decent watch and I enjoyed Dream/Killer too. The Jinx had a mad ending and was fascinating from start to finish, can view it on the Movie HD app and cast from your phone or download Cinema HD to a firestick and it's there too.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Never beat the deeler on January 21, 2021, 06:49:57 AM
Quote from: Main Street on January 20, 2021, 05:22:16 PM
Staircase is fine but it's not entertainment, there is no climax last episode, it's procedural and a tad biased towards the husband's innocence. It was very unfortunate for the husband's that it came to pass that his first wife died in a similar manner. What are the odds of that happening?

spoiler alert, much?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: canice lynch on January 21, 2021, 12:26:28 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on January 20, 2021, 02:47:52 PM
Quote from: Snapchap on January 20, 2021, 02:25:43 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on January 19, 2021, 07:09:32 PM
Of all the true crime documentaries on Netflix that I have watched, that is one of the best and seemingly far-fetched, but its real.  The Jinx and The Staircase are two others that are unreal.

I'd have to respectfully disagree about The Staircase. What could/should have been a decent one hour documentary, stretched threadbare in order to fill out a 13 episode series.

It was long compared to others, but that was to do with the fact that its 3 separate shows emerged togethers over the 15/20 years. The Keepers is the nun show, was excellent too. I would expect a really good one on the Original Night Stalker/East Area Rapist/Golden State Killer in the next year or two.

Have you watched 'I'll be gone in the dark" on Netflix? 6 part documentary following this from the perspective of a realt crime author.. Really good show
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jell 0 Biafra on January 21, 2021, 03:14:00 PM
The confession killer is another good Netflix crime doc.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on January 21, 2021, 04:03:29 PM
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on January 19, 2021, 09:16:25 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on January 18, 2021, 11:19:18 PM
Watching Dark on Netflix... you'd need a degree in story following to get round it but I love this type of stuff

It definitely requires your full attention, but it is brilliant

If you are into this stuff its brilliant, 3 series long, well acted.

As good as The OA which was dropped by Netflix
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Rudi on January 21, 2021, 04:05:22 PM
Quote from: Jell 0 Biafra on January 21, 2021, 03:14:00 PM
The confession killer is another good Netflix crime doc.

A bit like "don't feck with cats" in that fact is stranger than fiction.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on January 21, 2021, 07:20:08 PM
Quote from: Never beat the deeler on January 21, 2021, 06:49:57 AM
Quote from: Main Street on January 20, 2021, 05:22:16 PM
Staircase is fine but it's not entertainment, there is no climax last episode, it's procedural and a tad biased towards the husband's innocence. It was very unfortunate for the husband's that it came to pass that his first wife died in a similar manner. What are the odds of that happening?

spoiler alert, much?
Not much if any, much less  a spoiler than saying Perry Mason got his client off or Apollo 13 did make it back or watch out for HAL.
 
The documentary is 15 years old and the story goes through many twists and turns after the timeline of the info I revealed.
Imo it's very good but it has to be disclosed that the documentary makers are  firmly in bed with the defense.
There was a shabbily made BBC podcast which firmly jumped into bed with the prosecution.



Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Never beat the deeler on January 21, 2021, 09:49:06 PM
Quote from: Main Street on January 21, 2021, 07:20:08 PM
Quote from: Never beat the deeler on January 21, 2021, 06:49:57 AM
Quote from: Main Street on January 20, 2021, 05:22:16 PM
Staircase is fine but it's not entertainment, there is no climax last episode, it's procedural and a tad biased towards the husband's innocence. It was very unfortunate for the husband's that it came to pass that his first wife died in a similar manner. What are the odds of that happening?

spoiler alert, much?
Not much if any, much less  a spoiler than saying Perry Mason got his client off or Apollo 13 did make it back or watch out for HAL.
 
The documentary is 15 years old and the story goes through many twists and turns after the timeline of the info I revealed.
Imo it's very good but it has to be disclosed that the documentary makers are  firmly in bed with the defense.
There was a shabbily made BBC podcast which firmly jumped into bed with the prosecution.

the specific detail you revealed was the biggest twist/reveal/wow moment in the entire series! It doesn't matter how old it is. This is a recommendations thread. Recommendations for people who haven't seen the feckin thing!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on January 22, 2021, 09:23:52 AM
Quote from: canice lynch on January 21, 2021, 12:26:28 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on January 20, 2021, 02:47:52 PM
Quote from: Snapchap on January 20, 2021, 02:25:43 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on January 19, 2021, 07:09:32 PM
Of all the true crime documentaries on Netflix that I have watched, that is one of the best and seemingly far-fetched, but its real.  The Jinx and The Staircase are two others that are unreal.

I'd have to respectfully disagree about The Staircase. What could/should have been a decent one hour documentary, stretched threadbare in order to fill out a 13 episode series.

It was long compared to others, but that was to do with the fact that its 3 separate shows emerged togethers over the 15/20 years. The Keepers is the nun show, was excellent too. I would expect a really good one on the Original Night Stalker/East Area Rapist/Golden State Killer in the next year or two.

Have you watched 'I'll be gone in the dark" on Netflix? 6 part documentary following this from the perspective of a realt crime author.. Really good show

Aye, watched it a few months ago, don't think its on Netflix though.  Its a HBO documentary and had to do some trawling to get the episode streams.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on January 22, 2021, 11:57:38 AM
Quote from: Never beat the deeler on January 21, 2021, 09:49:06 PM
Quote from: Main Street on January 21, 2021, 07:20:08 PM
Quote from: Never beat the deeler on January 21, 2021, 06:49:57 AM
Quote from: Main Street on January 20, 2021, 05:22:16 PM
Staircase is fine but it's not entertainment, there is no climax last episode, it's procedural and a tad biased towards the husband's innocence. It was very unfortunate for the husband's that it came to pass that his first wife died in a similar manner. What are the odds of that happening?

spoiler alert, much?
Not much if any, much less  a spoiler than saying Perry Mason got his client off or Apollo 13 did make it back or watch out for HAL.
 
The documentary is 15 years old and the story goes through many twists and turns after the timeline of the info I revealed.
Imo it's very good but it has to be disclosed that the documentary makers are  firmly in bed with the defense.
There was a shabbily made BBC podcast which firmly jumped into bed with the prosecution.

the specific detail you revealed was the biggest twist/reveal/wow moment in the entire series! It doesn't matter how old it is. This is a recommendations thread. Recommendations for people who haven't seen the feckin thing!
The event in  episode 3  was a "wow moment", but was far from the biggest "wow moment" in the 13 episodes.  Those  big "wow moments" came immediately afterwards and in the following episodes.  And in no way could anyone figure out how the documentary or prosecution strategy/case was going to transpire by knowing one event from ep 3.
spoiler alert -   little.  --   hysteria alert  - much.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: GiveItToTheShooters on January 22, 2021, 01:54:56 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on January 19, 2021, 07:12:11 PM
Quote from: Boycey on January 19, 2021, 10:37:23 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on January 18, 2021, 11:26:31 PM
Can't remember if I said before but Lupin is a good watch. Only 5 episodes and if you like The Thomas Crown Affair etc. you'll like it.

I'll have to stick with it then I was starting to waver on only the second episode, a bit corny?
Oh it is surely. It's fairly light-hearted and st only 5 episodes I was happy to go along with it. My heart sinks when I see these 20 episode series.
Now the 2nd most watched series in Netflix history. And it's only been out for 2 weeks. Not bad going
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on January 23, 2021, 11:42:47 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on January 18, 2021, 11:07:39 PM
Briarpatch on Alibi has started off like a house on fire, bit like Fargo - with a touch of Twin Peaks.
Finished this, class show. Bit indie for some tastes here I'd say tho.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on January 23, 2021, 11:59:47 PM
Watched the first 2 episodes of It's a Sin... Russell T Davies has made some brilliant TV shows in his time and this is another clinker so far!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on January 24, 2021, 11:24:55 PM
Midsummar on Amazon prime. Maddest film I have ever seen. Please tell me someone else has watched it?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jell 0 Biafra on January 24, 2021, 11:53:14 PM
Yeah, I  saw it. I like the director from his earlier Hereditary,  which is one of the best recent  horror movies I've seen. Enjoyed it well enough,  but it's basically a remake of the 70s movie Wickerman.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Snapchap on January 25, 2021, 01:08:55 PM
Quote from: Jeepers Creepers on January 24, 2021, 11:24:55 PM
Midsummar on Amazon prime. Maddest film I have ever seen. Please tell me someone else has watched it?

Mad in a good way or a bad way? Worth watching?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Estimator on January 25, 2021, 01:30:24 PM
Quote from: Snapchap on January 25, 2021, 01:08:55 PM
Quote from: Jeepers Creepers on January 24, 2021, 11:24:55 PM
Midsummar on Amazon prime. Maddest film I have ever seen. Please tell me someone else has watched it?

Mad in a good way or a bad way? Worth watching?

Yeah, I've watched it... It's just mental viewing.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on January 25, 2021, 10:19:01 PM
Quote from: screenexile on January 23, 2021, 11:59:47 PM
Watched the first 2 episodes of It's a Sin... Russell T Davies has made some brilliant TV shows in his time and this is another clinker so far!
Absolutely superb, 2nd maybe only to Chernobyl in recent greatness.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on January 25, 2021, 10:22:19 PM
Quote from: Snapchap on January 25, 2021, 01:08:55 PM
Quote from: Jeepers Creepers on January 24, 2021, 11:24:55 PM
Midsummar on Amazon prime. Maddest film I have ever seen. Please tell me someone else has watched it?

Mad in a good way or a bad way? Worth watching?

Not sure !? Def worth a watch. Its insane.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 25, 2021, 10:54:57 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on January 25, 2021, 10:19:01 PM
Quote from: screenexile on January 23, 2021, 11:59:47 PM
Watched the first 2 episodes of It's a Sin... Russell T Davies has made some brilliant TV shows in his time and this is another clinker so far!
Absolutely superb, 2nd maybe only to Chernobyl in recent greatness.
Two episodes in. Jesus, imagine watching it with your parents!

Just watched end of episode 2.  :-\
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on January 26, 2021, 07:32:04 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on January 25, 2021, 10:54:57 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on January 25, 2021, 10:19:01 PM
Quote from: screenexile on January 23, 2021, 11:59:47 PM
Watched the first 2 episodes of It's a Sin... Russell T Davies has made some brilliant TV shows in his time and this is another clinker so far!
Absolutely superb, 2nd maybe only to Chernobyl in recent greatness.
Two episodes in. Jesus, imagine watching it with your parents!

Just watched end of episode 2.  :-\

I can only find the first episode on channel 4?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on January 26, 2021, 08:06:06 AM
On demand on All4
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on January 26, 2021, 03:23:33 PM
Wanda Vision... what a load of tripe so far. 3 episodes in.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on January 26, 2021, 11:07:47 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on January 25, 2021, 10:19:01 PM
Quote from: screenexile on January 23, 2021, 11:59:47 PM
Watched the first 2 episodes of It's a Sin... Russell T Davies has made some brilliant TV shows in his time and this is another clinker so far!
Absolutely superb, 2nd maybe only to Chernobyl in recent greatness.

Wasn't sure after the first episode or 2 but it got better and better. Quite sad at times and about a topic I know very little about. Some very good acting performances as well.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on January 26, 2021, 11:28:47 PM
Altered Carbon

First series was very good, some very good scenes  :P

Started second now, not hit the heights of first, so far
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on January 26, 2021, 11:41:31 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on January 26, 2021, 11:07:47 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on January 25, 2021, 10:19:01 PM
Quote from: screenexile on January 23, 2021, 11:59:47 PM
Watched the first 2 episodes of It's a Sin... Russell T Davies has made some brilliant TV shows in his time and this is another clinker so far!
Absolutely superb, 2nd maybe only to Chernobyl in recent greatness.

Wasn't sure after the first episode or 2 but it got better and better. Quite sad at times and about a topic I know very little about. Some very good acting performances as well.

Just finished it... phenomenal TV.

Also agree on Wandavision it's tripe something proper would need to happen in the next episode!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Newbridge Exile on January 27, 2021, 05:38:56 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on January 07, 2021, 07:46:04 PM
Been watching Cornwall: This Fishing Life on BBC On Demand. Filmed in 2018, the pre-Brexit chat is illuminating, but mainly it's just been a fantastic easy watch.
100% agree it is a really enjoyable watch, the issues aside from actual fishing it covers such as the effect of holiday home ownership on  property prices for the locals are interesting as well.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Estimator on January 29, 2021, 10:57:05 AM
WandaVision definitely changed things up a bit in today's episode.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: general on January 29, 2021, 09:02:43 PM
Lupin... Great show.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on January 30, 2021, 10:56:21 AM
Just finished watching Marcella... it's pretty decent shot in the North as well. Why do Northern actors have such a tendency to overact though??

Anyway it's very dark and worth a watch if you enjoyed the first 2 seasons.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: An Watcher on January 30, 2021, 11:44:51 AM
Thought that Marcella show was one of the most bizarre shows I ever watched. So much so that it wasn't enjoyable at all. Wife watched the first two series and agreed
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 30, 2021, 02:06:42 PM
We watched that last series of Marcella too and it was enjoyable enough. I found the delusions and flashbacks a bit shite, but the wife said the first series was even worse for that stuff.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on January 30, 2021, 02:11:54 PM
Quote from: general on January 29, 2021, 09:02:43 PM
Lupin... Great show.
Good show if a bit silly at times.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on January 30, 2021, 02:34:21 PM
Netfilix are bringing a documentary out soon called The Rise of Andy Malone. Meant to be a cracker. It's about a world famous microwave meal producer.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Silver hill on January 30, 2021, 04:12:15 PM
 'Tiger' 2 part documentary on sky I think, excellent insight into his personal life and in particular, his relationship with his father and how that drove everything else in his life.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on January 30, 2021, 09:58:15 PM
Quote from: Silver hill on January 30, 2021, 04:12:15 PM
'Tiger' 2 part documentary on sky I think, excellent insight into his personal life and in particular, his relationship with his father and how that drove everything else in his life.

Is Carol Baskin in it?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: RedHand88 on January 30, 2021, 10:41:39 PM
Succession.

Great show. Slow burner first few episodes but it gets really good.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on January 31, 2021, 02:58:47 PM
Quote from: RedHand88 on January 30, 2021, 10:41:39 PM
Succession.

Great show. Slow burner first few episodes but it gets really good.

f**k off.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on January 31, 2021, 03:49:56 PM
That escalated quickly....

I too thought it was a great show but im near scared to say that now 😃

Edit: im ashamed to say ive just caught on as to what Gallsman was on about

F*ck offff indeed 😉
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on January 31, 2021, 03:55:11 PM
Succession was great. Not everyone's type of show but it's getting better and better.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on January 31, 2021, 04:23:55 PM
So darkly funny, fantastic show
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tubberman on January 31, 2021, 05:20:07 PM
Brilliant show. When's the next season out?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on February 02, 2021, 10:00:20 PM
I'm starting to watch Your Honor a tv miniseries, looking good.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on February 03, 2021, 12:01:22 AM
Queen of the south, something very familiar with it, not sure if I'd seen bits before, but pretty hooked now.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on February 03, 2021, 04:50:13 AM
Quote from: Main Street on February 02, 2021, 10:00:20 PM
I'm starting to watch Your Honor a tv miniseries, looking good.

Where are you watching this? I don't think sky have released it yet.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Never beat the deeler on February 03, 2021, 06:09:08 AM
Quote from: JimStynes on February 03, 2021, 04:50:13 AM
Quote from: Main Street on February 02, 2021, 10:00:20 PM
I'm starting to watch Your Honor a tv miniseries, looking good.

Where are you watching this? I don't think sky have released it yet.

ALso really enjoying this, after 3 episodes. It's moving along nicely

Jim, won't help you but I'm watching on Stan in Australia
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on February 03, 2021, 10:13:10 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on February 03, 2021, 04:50:13 AM
Quote from: Main Street on February 02, 2021, 10:00:20 PM
I'm starting to watch Your Honor a tv miniseries, looking good.

Where are you watching this? I don't think sky have released it yet.
I'm old style, torrent download.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Boycey on February 03, 2021, 10:17:58 PM
I saw an ad for it on Sky this evening, they dropping all episodes on 2nd March. It's on my IPTV vod so gonna give it a try...
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on February 03, 2021, 10:30:43 PM
3 episodes into the first season of Marcella. Seems decent enough so far.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: HiMucker on February 03, 2021, 10:45:09 PM
Is blacklist any good, before I invest time in to it?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: maggie on February 04, 2021, 12:26:17 AM
Quote from: HiMucker on February 03, 2021, 10:45:09 PM
Is blacklist any good, before I invest time in to it?

No.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on February 04, 2021, 12:27:36 AM
Quote from: JimStynes on February 03, 2021, 10:30:43 PM
3 episodes into the first season of Marcella. Seems decent enough so far.
Meanwhile those of us who can access Your Honor can bask in the drama excellence of Bryan Cranston and  the understated menace of Omar Little.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Never beat the deeler on February 04, 2021, 01:50:28 AM
Quote from: Main Street on February 04, 2021, 12:27:36 AM
Quote from: JimStynes on February 03, 2021, 10:30:43 PM
3 episodes into the first season of Marcella. Seems decent enough so far.
Meanwhile those of us who can access Your Honor can bask in the drama excellence of Bryan Cranston and  the understated menace of Omar Little.

Omar Little?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggy90 on February 04, 2021, 06:42:45 AM
Quote from: Main Street on February 04, 2021, 12:27:36 AM
Quote from: JimStynes on February 03, 2021, 10:30:43 PM
3 episodes into the first season of Marcella. Seems decent enough so far.
Meanwhile those of us who can access Your Honor can bask in the drama excellence of Bryan Cranston and  the understated menace of Omar Little.

Chalky White carried his share of menace too.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on February 04, 2021, 06:45:06 AM
Quote from: Main Street on February 04, 2021, 12:27:36 AM
Quote from: JimStynes on February 03, 2021, 10:30:43 PM
3 episodes into the first season of Marcella. Seems decent enough so far.
Meanwhile those of us who can access Your Honor can bask in the drama excellence of Bryan Cranston and  the understated menace of Omar Little.

Don't worry, I'll get watching it. I've a dodgy box with the cinema app on it and it's sitting there ready to be watched!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on February 04, 2021, 06:49:28 AM
Quote from: Never beat the deeler on February 04, 2021, 01:50:28 AM
Quote from: Main Street on February 04, 2021, 12:27:36 AM
Quote from: JimStynes on February 03, 2021, 10:30:43 PM
3 episodes into the first season of Marcella. Seems decent enough so far.
Meanwhile those of us who can access Your Honor can bask in the drama excellence of Bryan Cranston and  the understated menace of Omar Little.

Omar Little?

Is he in Your Honor or are you mixing him up with someone else?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on February 04, 2021, 06:51:59 AM
Quote from: Never beat the deeler on February 04, 2021, 01:50:28 AM
Quote from: Main Street on February 04, 2021, 12:27:36 AM
Quote from: JimStynes on February 03, 2021, 10:30:43 PM
3 episodes into the first season of Marcella. Seems decent enough so far.
Meanwhile those of us who can access Your Honor can bask in the drama excellence of Bryan Cranston and  the understated menace of Omar Little.

Omar Little?

Indeed. Don't think he's in it though. Clay Davis is for sure.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Never beat the deeler on February 04, 2021, 07:18:16 AM
Quote from: gallsman on February 04, 2021, 06:51:59 AM
Quote from: Never beat the deeler on February 04, 2021, 01:50:28 AM
Quote from: Main Street on February 04, 2021, 12:27:36 AM
Quote from: JimStynes on February 03, 2021, 10:30:43 PM
3 episodes into the first season of Marcella. Seems decent enough so far.
Meanwhile those of us who can access Your Honor can bask in the drama excellence of Bryan Cranston and  the understated menace of Omar Little.

Omar Little?

Indeed. Don't think he's in it though. Clay Davis is for sure.

Nah, I think I realise now who he meant - Danavian Lewis played by Martin Bats Bradford

The Clay Davis actor plays the exact same character in Your Honor!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on February 04, 2021, 09:25:36 AM
As an aside, does anyone spend half their time on imdb these days when watching somethin?

Its as much "what was yer man in" as watchin the actual series/film....damm you imdb to hell
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Ethan Tremblay on February 04, 2021, 11:20:48 AM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on February 04, 2021, 09:25:36 AM
As an aside, does anyone spend half their time on imdb these days when watching somethin?

Its as much "what was yer man in" as watchin the actual series/film....damm you imdb to hell

Yes, it is just as important as the watching itself
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on February 04, 2021, 11:30:48 AM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on February 04, 2021, 09:25:36 AM
As an aside, does anyone spend half their time on imdb these days when watching somethin?

Its as much "what was yer man in" as watchin the actual series/film....damm you imdb to hell
Usually just to prove the wife wrong when we disagree about what was yer man in  ;D
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on February 04, 2021, 11:38:34 AM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on February 04, 2021, 09:25:36 AM
As an aside, does anyone spend half their time on imdb these days when watching somethin?

Its as much "what was yer man in" as watchin the actual series/film....damm you imdb to hell

Amazon handily tells you the names of the actors in the scene when you hit pause.  Always aids the google search
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on February 04, 2021, 11:49:24 AM
Quote from: JimStynes on February 04, 2021, 06:49:28 AM
Quote from: Never beat the deeler on February 04, 2021, 01:50:28 AM
Quote from: Main Street on February 04, 2021, 12:27:36 AM
Quote from: JimStynes on February 03, 2021, 10:30:43 PM
3 episodes into the first season of Marcella. Seems decent enough so far.
Meanwhile those of us who can access Your Honor can bask in the drama excellence of Bryan Cranston and  the understated menace of Omar Little.

Omar Little?

Is he in Your Honor or are you mixing him up with someone else?
After his "interrogation" in ep 2 ,  the car thief received a call from  Omar (or his twin brother), requesting him "to take the hit, I have your back".
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on February 04, 2021, 12:52:33 PM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on February 04, 2021, 09:25:36 AM
As an aside, does anyone spend half their time on imdb these days when watching somethin?

Its as much "what was yer man in" as watchin the actual series/film....damm you imdb to hell

Always been a wikipedia man myself, or if a show is big enough you are lucky enough to get a fandom version that gives you loads of trivia and easter eggs etc. too.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on February 04, 2021, 01:27:17 PM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on February 04, 2021, 09:25:36 AM
As an aside, does anyone spend half their time on imdb these days when watching somethin?

Its as much "what was yer man in" as watchin the actual series/film....damm you imdb to hell
Yes! The missus can't watch anything without saying "I know him/her from somewhere". Episode guide on imdb is the lifesaver.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on February 04, 2021, 01:50:52 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on February 04, 2021, 01:27:17 PM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on February 04, 2021, 09:25:36 AM
As an aside, does anyone spend half their time on imdb these days when watching somethin?

Its as much "what was yer man in" as watchin the actual series/film....damm you imdb to hell
Yes! The missus can't watch anything without saying "I know him/her from somewhere". Episode guide on imdb is the lifesaver.

No for me the worst feature google now has on films is the rotten tomatoes ratings.. I hate reviews I like the general gist of a film, that's it.

If its got decent actors and made by a decent film maker/production then I'll give it a whirl, this ditching it before it starts annoys the f**k out of me
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on February 04, 2021, 03:01:24 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on February 04, 2021, 01:50:52 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on February 04, 2021, 01:27:17 PM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on February 04, 2021, 09:25:36 AM
As an aside, does anyone spend half their time on imdb these days when watching somethin?

Its as much "what was yer man in" as watchin the actual series/film....damm you imdb to hell
Yes! The missus can't watch anything without saying "I know him/her from somewhere". Episode guide on imdb is the lifesaver.

No for me the worst feature google now has on films is the rotten tomatoes ratings.. I hate reviews I like the general gist of a film, that's it.

If its got decent actors and made by a decent film maker/production then I'll give it a whirl, this ditching it before it starts annoys the f**k out of me
IMBD was grand when they had a discussion board and if you had a question about anything in a  film or tv program , just go to the discussion thread  and more often than not, the question was already asked and answered. They stopped the board-- moderation issues.  Ziggy Ego would have sorted them out in no time.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Dearg on February 13, 2021, 06:55:27 PM
I started watching Parks and Recreation lately as it is now on Netflix.
I had never seen it before . It's very good and I'm flying through the episodes.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on February 13, 2021, 07:23:13 PM
Zero zero zero is a great show
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on February 13, 2021, 08:36:26 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on February 13, 2021, 07:23:13 PM
Zero zero zero is a great show
But what genius came up with the great idea that the master actor Gabriel lasts just 2 episodes?
I felt cheated.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on February 13, 2021, 08:48:06 PM
Quote from: Main Street on February 13, 2021, 08:36:26 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on February 13, 2021, 07:23:13 PM
Zero zero zero is a great show
But what genius came up with the great idea that the master actor Gabriel lasts just 2 episodes?
I felt cheated.

It didn't suffer at all for it though. Some great performances in it.

Also, spoiler alert there!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Hound on February 14, 2021, 11:51:34 AM
Quote from: Main Street on February 13, 2021, 08:36:26 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on February 13, 2021, 07:23:13 PM
Zero zero zero is a great show
But what genius came up with the great idea that the master actor Gabriel lasts just 2 episodes?
I felt cheated.
It was similar enough in Vikings I think. I wonder is that the kind of work he's after. Short and sweet.

I found the first episode of ZZZ very hard work. But then took off nicely.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on February 14, 2021, 07:59:27 PM
Just finished the Mandalorian. As a child stars wars fan the last episode had me whooping and a hollering like a ten year old again. Brilliant.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on February 21, 2021, 09:24:42 PM
Soul mates on Amazon Prime is a pretty good show, 6 individual stories about the near future where your soulmate can be found through an agency, some stories light& fluffy others a bit darker, shades of Black Mirror.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: oakleaflad on February 23, 2021, 11:10:26 AM
Quote from: Estimator on January 25, 2021, 01:30:24 PM
Quote from: Snapchap on January 25, 2021, 01:08:55 PM
Quote from: Jeepers Creepers on January 24, 2021, 11:24:55 PM
Midsummar on Amazon prime. Maddest film I have ever seen. Please tell me someone else has watched it?

Mad in a good way or a bad way? Worth watching?

Yeah, I've watched it... It's just mental viewing.
Watched this last night having remembered it being mentioned on here. Just absolutely crazy viewing
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on February 23, 2021, 02:02:49 PM
The Serpent is a quality show.  Another example of a person getting away with horrible acts as they prey on a group of people who weren't really cared about much at the time.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on February 23, 2021, 02:31:57 PM
on zero zero zero. I know it's from the makers of Gomorrah but are they connected? do you need to have have watched Gomorrah first?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: johnnycool on February 23, 2021, 02:32:32 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on February 23, 2021, 02:02:49 PM
The Serpent is a quality show.  Another example of a person getting away with horrible acts as they prey on a group of people who weren't really cared about much at the time.

I enjoyed it too but he was a true narcissist without giving too much away at the end..
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jell 0 Biafra on February 23, 2021, 02:46:41 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on February 23, 2021, 02:31:57 PM
on zero zero zero. I know it's from the makers of Gomorrah but are they connected? do you need to have have watched Gomorrah first?

If I hadn't already watched Gomorrah before trying a few episodes of Zero, I never would have. 

Gomorrah's great.  Zero is pretty poor fare.  Even Gabriel Byrne is mailing it in.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on February 23, 2021, 02:47:34 PM
Bloodlands was alright last night. Nesbitt's overacting on the island was a bit strange but it has a bit of potential.

Charlene McKenna seems dead on but jesus she'd give the Priest with most boring voice a run for his money in Fr Ted!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on February 23, 2021, 02:47:52 PM
Quote from: johnnycool on February 23, 2021, 02:32:32 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on February 23, 2021, 02:02:49 PM
The Serpent is a quality show.  Another example of a person getting away with horrible acts as they prey on a group of people who weren't really cared about much at the time.

I enjoyed it too but he was a true narcissist without giving too much away at the end..
Good but prob 2 episodes too long.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on February 23, 2021, 02:48:42 PM
Quote from: screenexile on February 23, 2021, 02:47:34 PM
Bloodlands was alright last night. Nesbitt's overacting on the island was a bit strange but it has a bit of potential.

Charlene McKenna seems dead on but jesus she'd give the Priest with most boring voice a run for his money in Fr Ted!
She can't help being from Monaghan!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on February 23, 2021, 03:14:12 PM
Quote from: Jell 0 Biafra on February 23, 2021, 02:46:41 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on February 23, 2021, 02:31:57 PM
on zero zero zero. I know it's from the makers of Gomorrah but are they connected? do you need to have have watched Gomorrah first?

If I hadn't already watched Gomorrah before trying a few episodes of Zero, I never would have. 

Gomorrah's great.  Zero is pretty poor fare.  Even Gabriel Byrne is mailing it in.

Zero was threatening to turn into a good show but just couldn't get there. Still glad i watched it but not fussed if they don't do another season.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on February 23, 2021, 03:24:23 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on February 23, 2021, 03:14:12 PM
Quote from: Jell 0 Biafra on February 23, 2021, 02:46:41 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on February 23, 2021, 02:31:57 PM
on zero zero zero. I know it's from the makers of Gomorrah but are they connected? do you need to have have watched Gomorrah first?

If I hadn't already watched Gomorrah before trying a few episodes of Zero, I never would have. 

Gomorrah's great.  Zero is pretty poor fare.  Even Gabriel Byrne is mailing it in.

Zero was threatening to turn into a good show but just couldn't get there. Still glad i watched it but not fussed if they don't do another season.

Got as far as episode 3 then couldn't find another episode with subtitles... sounds like I'm not misssing out on much but I had thought it was interesting enough.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tbrick18 on February 23, 2021, 05:06:23 PM
Quote from: screenexile on February 23, 2021, 02:47:34 PM
Bloodlands was alright last night. Nesbitt's overacting on the island was a bit strange but it has a bit of potential.

Charlene McKenna seems dead on but jesus she'd give the Priest with most boring voice a run for his money in Fr Ted!

I thought the acting in general was woeful.
Decent storyline though.
Anyone remember Charlene McKenna in Pure Mule? It was a great show and she was brilliant in it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on February 23, 2021, 05:32:08 PM
Quote from: tbrick18 on February 23, 2021, 05:06:23 PM
Quote from: screenexile on February 23, 2021, 02:47:34 PM
Bloodlands was alright last night. Nesbitt's overacting on the island was a bit strange but it has a bit of potential.

Charlene McKenna seems dead on but jesus she'd give the Priest with most boring voice a run for his money in Fr Ted!

I thought the acting in general was woeful.
Decent storyline though.
Anyone remember Charlene McKenna in Pure Mule? It was a great show and she was brilliant in it.

More or less what you said, acting completely crap. I don't like Nesbitt at all these days.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Silver hill on February 23, 2021, 07:00:30 PM
Quote from: tbrick18 on February 23, 2021, 05:06:23 PM
Quote from: screenexile on February 23, 2021, 02:47:34 PM
Bloodlands was alright last night. Nesbitt's overacting on the island was a bit strange but it has a bit of potential.

Charlene McKenna seems dead on but jesus she'd give the Priest with most boring voice a run for his money in Fr Ted!

I thought the acting in general was woeful.
Decent storyline though.

Anyone remember Charlene McKenna in Pure Mule? It was a great show and she was brilliant in it.

Scooobie!!!
Mind it well, great show.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on February 23, 2021, 09:38:19 PM
Finished behind her eyes and thought it was good but now I think about it it's not it's shite and whoever wrote it can f**k away off!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on February 23, 2021, 09:44:49 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on February 23, 2021, 02:48:42 PM
Quote from: screenexile on February 23, 2021, 02:47:34 PM
Bloodlands was alright last night. Nesbitt's overacting on the island was a bit strange but it has a bit of potential.

Charlene McKenna seems dead on but jesus she'd give the Priest with most boring voice a run for his money in Fr Ted!
She can't help being from Monaghan!
If she's a McKenna, likely she'd be from Glaslough which doesn't count as being pure Monaghan due to an unfortunate proximity with Tyrone.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on February 23, 2021, 10:01:01 PM
Quote from: Main Street on February 23, 2021, 09:44:49 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on February 23, 2021, 02:48:42 PM
Quote from: screenexile on February 23, 2021, 02:47:34 PM
Bloodlands was alright last night. Nesbitt's overacting on the island was a bit strange but it has a bit of potential.

Charlene McKenna seems dead on but jesus she'd give the Priest with most boring voice a run for his money in Fr Ted!
She can't help being from Monaghan!
If she's a McKenna, likely she'd be from Glaslough which doesn't count as being pure Monaghan due to an unfortunate proximity with Tyrone.
She is from Glaslough. I take back what I said about her being from Monaghan.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on February 24, 2021, 09:07:19 PM
Shock news -- RTE  does the right thing, Tommy T's show gains a reprieve and is extended for another 6 shows.

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on February 24, 2021, 09:42:20 PM
Hard to think of anything better at the minute he's very good at reading people and making a connection.

His interview with Brenda Fricker is one of the most interesting interviews I've ever seen!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on February 25, 2021, 08:25:45 AM
Quote from: screenexile on February 24, 2021, 09:42:20 PM
Hard to think of anything better at the minute he's very good at reading people and making a connection.

His interview with Brenda Fricker is one of the most interesting interviews I've ever seen!!

Anyone able to point me in the direction of this interview?  I cant find it on the rte player, which seems to be a shambles, or even on youtube.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on February 25, 2021, 09:11:03 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJ9xMA8nXkk
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on February 25, 2021, 09:12:42 AM
Quote from: lurganblue on February 25, 2021, 08:25:45 AM
Quote from: screenexile on February 24, 2021, 09:42:20 PM
Hard to think of anything better at the minute he's very good at reading people and making a connection.

His interview with Brenda Fricker is one of the most interesting interviews I've ever seen!!

Anyone able to point me in the direction of this interview?  I cant find it on the rte player, which seems to be a shambles, or even on youtube.
Quote from: lurganblue on February 25, 2021, 08:25:45 AM
Quote from: screenexile on February 24, 2021, 09:42:20 PM
Hard to think of anything better at the minute he's very good at reading people and making a connection.

His interview with Brenda Fricker is one of the most interesting interviews I've ever seen!!

Anyone able to point me in the direction of this interview?  I cant find it on the rte player, which seems to be a shambles, or even on youtube.

Is there anywhere to find all of them? I was looking to watch the Nigel Owens rugby referee one.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on February 25, 2021, 09:17:56 AM
Quote from: screenexile on February 25, 2021, 09:11:03 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJ9xMA8nXkk

Brilliant. Thank you.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on February 25, 2021, 10:27:50 AM
Jesus that was enjoyable. Pacino - quality
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on February 25, 2021, 10:32:48 AM
Bit late to the party but Schitt's Creek really is excellent.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on February 25, 2021, 11:47:03 AM
Quote from: gallsman on February 25, 2021, 10:32:48 AM
Bit late to the party but Schitt's Creek really is excellent.

Yes, first couple of episodes to get too know the characters and it really does flow after that. very good
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: mrdeeds on February 25, 2021, 01:12:22 PM
Parks and Recreation good too after a slow first season. Only watching the American Office now too and it is very good. Finished Spy with Sasha Baren Cohen and it was excellent.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on February 25, 2021, 02:32:59 PM
Quote from: mrdeeds on February 25, 2021, 01:12:22 PM
Parks and Recreation good too after a slow first season. Only watching the American Office now too and it is very good. Finished Spy with Sasha Baren Cohen and it was excellent.

Been on a Parks & Rec binge since the weekend. . . it's very funny with some great comic actors in it Ansari/Pratt/Poehler/Jones/Plaza/Offerman are serious operators it's very funny it surprised me to be honest.

I've really enjoyed it and it's short too which helps.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on February 25, 2021, 02:45:39 PM
Quote from: screenexile on February 25, 2021, 02:32:59 PM
Quote from: mrdeeds on February 25, 2021, 01:12:22 PM
Parks and Recreation good too after a slow first season. Only watching the American Office now too and it is very good. Finished Spy with Sasha Baren Cohen and it was excellent.

Been on a Parks & Rec binge since the weekend. . . it's very funny with some great comic actors in it Ansari/Pratt/Poehler/Jones/Plaza/Offerman are serious operators it's very funny it surprised me to be honest.

I've really enjoyed it and it's short too which helps.

Aye, but would the missus think its funny?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: imtommygunn on February 25, 2021, 02:55:43 PM
Marvellous Mrs Maisel. Wife safe etc. It is hard to explain but is very funny. (On amazon)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on February 25, 2021, 03:21:39 PM
Quote from: imtommygunn on February 25, 2021, 02:55:43 PM
Marvellous Mrs Maisel. Wife safe etc. It is hard to explain but is very funny. (On amazon)

Started watching (well the wife has) Desperate Housewives, again! Christ there was a serious amount of episodes... 8 series with 23 episodes!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on February 25, 2021, 03:30:25 PM
Quote from: imtommygunn on February 25, 2021, 02:55:43 PM
Marvellous Mrs Maisel. Wife safe etc. It is hard to explain but is very funny. (On amazon)

Fantastic show. 3rd season not up to the standard of the first two but very funny altogether and Brosnahan is absolutely brilliant in it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: imtommygunn on February 25, 2021, 03:32:05 PM
I find Alex Borstein (Suzy) hilarious in it too. Great character.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on February 25, 2021, 03:32:25 PM
Late to the party - but Ted Lasso is great.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on February 25, 2021, 03:48:39 PM
Quote from: imtommygunn on February 25, 2021, 03:32:05 PM
I find Alex Borstein (Suzy) hilarious in it too. Great character.

Think they picked up Actress and Supporting Actress Emmy's two years running. Very good together.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on February 25, 2021, 04:44:54 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on February 25, 2021, 02:45:39 PM
Quote from: screenexile on February 25, 2021, 02:32:59 PM
Quote from: mrdeeds on February 25, 2021, 01:12:22 PM
Parks and Recreation good too after a slow first season. Only watching the American Office now too and it is very good. Finished Spy with Sasha Baren Cohen and it was excellent.

Been on a Parks & Rec binge since the weekend. . . it's very funny with some great comic actors in it Ansari/Pratt/Poehler/Jones/Plaza/Offerman are serious operators it's very funny it surprised me to be honest.

I've really enjoyed it and it's short too which helps.

Aye, but would the missus think its funny?

Definitely one for the wife as well it's good that way.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on March 05, 2021, 08:48:48 AM
Started watching Your Honour, it is so intense it is unreal, one episode per night is enough. Real top quality show, very hard watch at times and I've only watched 2 episodes.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Rich Ricci on March 05, 2021, 09:01:12 AM
Ben Fogle had a documentary on Channel 5 on Wednesday night where he spent a week inside Chernobyl. Fascinating and harrowing at the same time. Showed the city as it was left, met residents who returned to their homes illegally and also adrenaline junkies who sought the danger of spending a night inside the exclusion zone.

Well worth a watch if you're into that sort of thing.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on March 05, 2021, 09:24:10 AM
Quote from: bennydorano on March 05, 2021, 08:48:48 AM
Started watching Your Honour, it is so intense it is unreal, one episode per night is enough. Real top quality show, very hard watch at times and I've only watched 2 episodes.

I've started episode 2 and was half watching. Got totally lost and had to go back to the start. Needs full attention but a great show so far. A rough enough opening 15 mins or so.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Taylor on March 05, 2021, 10:42:40 AM
Quote from: JimStynes on March 05, 2021, 09:24:10 AM
Quote from: bennydorano on March 05, 2021, 08:48:48 AM
Started watching Your Honour, it is so intense it is unreal, one episode per night is enough. Real top quality show, very hard watch at times and I've only watched 2 episodes.

I've started episode 2 and was half watching. Got totally lost and had to go back to the start. Needs full attention but a great show so far. A rough enough opening 15 mins or so.

Is it on Netflix?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on March 05, 2021, 10:53:31 AM
Sky Atlantic
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Taylor on March 05, 2021, 11:03:00 AM
Cheers Benny - might give it a rattle
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Estimator on March 05, 2021, 09:26:12 PM
Watched the first two seasons of The Killing (US version). Decent enough viewing. Would Season 3+4 be as good?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on March 05, 2021, 11:06:44 PM
Quote from: Estimator on March 05, 2021, 09:26:12 PM
Watched the first two seasons of The Killing (US version). Decent enough viewing. Would Season 3+4 be as good?

Season 3 was decent and 4 wasnt as good but you may as well go for it. Only watched them about 6 months ago myself.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on March 06, 2021, 04:00:43 PM
Watching Can't Get You Out Of My Head by Adam Curtis.

It's the first thing I've watched of his and while I found it tough going in the first episode it's totally engrossing now. Charting the course of history to where we are now and linking the whole thing together through individual stories historic events using old footage and music.

It's really interesting!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on March 10, 2021, 04:23:35 PM
Last chance U back on Netflix with a new series.  Basketball in LA this time.  I wouldn't be a fan of the sport but will certainly give this a go.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on March 10, 2021, 06:32:34 PM
Enjoyed Manhunter season 2, thought it was pretty good.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on March 15, 2021, 10:12:36 PM
Finished Bloodlands there 4 hours of my life I'll never get back... what a load of shit.

Shit storyline shit acting shit accents total shit don't watch it!

Thank God AC12 are back next week!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: thewobbler on March 15, 2021, 10:21:46 PM
Bloodlands was an extraordinary mess. I don't think I've ever watched as disjointed a show in my life. Really can't believe that such a script was the original pitch. Must have been destroyed with too many cooks.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on March 15, 2021, 10:56:04 PM
I watched the the first episode of Bloodlands and dropped it, I had a feeling it was not going to recover.

I watched Lupin instead, French drama mentioned a few pages back. It's enjoyable and you grow into the story. First season  has just 5 episodes and you are left with a cliffhanger. The next 5 episodes are already produced but they are being dangled to build up the anticipation. Apparently this show is a really big hit with the French tv audience,
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on March 15, 2021, 11:08:06 PM
Watching Sense8 on Netflix, loving it, different sci-fi  but again well acted . Loving it
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on March 15, 2021, 11:10:49 PM
Quote from: Main Street on March 15, 2021, 10:56:04 PM
I watched the the first episode of Bloodlands and dropped it, I had a feeling it was not going to recover.

I watched Lupin instead, French drama mentioned a few pages back. It's enjoyable and you grow into the story. First season  has just 5 episodes and you are left with a cliffhanger. The next 5 episodes are already produced but they are being dangled to build up the anticipation. Apparently this show is a really big hit with the French tv audience,
I can thoroughly recommend Call My Agent for another piece of French tv.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: An Watcher on March 16, 2021, 06:40:53 AM
Bloodlands wasn't great at all. Special mention to the point where the two actors broke into irish so no. One could know what they were saying! A bit of a mess alright and now I hear there's a sequel!!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: An Watcher on March 16, 2021, 06:42:08 AM
Anyone watch Your Honor, not sure what to make of it tbh. Can't say I enjoyed it or hated it. 6/10 at best
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Never beat the deeler on March 16, 2021, 06:44:12 AM
Quote from: An Watcher on March 16, 2021, 06:42:08 AM
Anyone watch Your Honor, not sure what to make of it tbh. Can't say I enjoyed it or hated it. 6/10 at best

Really enjoyed the first few episodes, thought it trailed off a bit. Solid 6 or 7/10.

Anyone watched Zero Zero Zero yet? Just about to start
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on March 16, 2021, 07:43:46 AM
Quote from: An Watcher on March 16, 2021, 06:40:53 AM
Bloodlands wasn't great at all. Special mention to the point where the two actors broke into irish so no. One could know what they were saying! A bit of a mess alright and now I hear there's a sequel!!!

Embarrassingly bad. Jimmy Nesbitt is also such crap actor, so that doesn't help things. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: imtommygunn on March 16, 2021, 09:08:11 AM
Yeah it's like the elephant in the room. I think he's terrible.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on March 16, 2021, 10:08:05 AM
Quote from: lurganblue on March 10, 2021, 04:23:35 PM
Last chance U back on Netflix with a new series.  Basketball in LA this time.  I wouldn't be a fan of the sport but will certainly give this a go.

Over half way through this and it is again great viewing.  What some of these kids go through is unbelievable.

That being said, I just cant imagine coaching them.  I would have half of them thrown out of the gym during training or games for how they speak to management.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: johnnycool on March 16, 2021, 01:35:33 PM
Quote from: Never beat the deeler on March 16, 2021, 06:44:12 AM
Quote from: An Watcher on March 16, 2021, 06:42:08 AM
Anyone watch Your Honor, not sure what to make of it tbh. Can't say I enjoyed it or hated it. 6/10 at best

Really enjoyed the first few episodes, thought it trailed off a bit. Solid 6 or 7/10.

Anyone watched Zero Zero Zero yet? Just about to start

Watched the first two episodes of Your Honor and it's decent so far but you get the impression the young lad is going to have to do something even more stupider to keep the plot flowing along.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Louther on March 16, 2021, 01:43:19 PM
Quote from: Never beat the deeler on March 16, 2021, 06:44:12 AM
Quote from: An Watcher on March 16, 2021, 06:42:08 AM
Anyone watch Your Honor, not sure what to make of it tbh. Can't say I enjoyed it or hated it. 6/10 at best

Really enjoyed the first few episodes, thought it trailed off a bit. Solid 6 or 7/10.

Anyone watched Zero Zero Zero yet? Just about to start

Kinda list interest in Your Honour. Maybe by it's nature you weren't meant to warm to the characters, seemed like too many coincidences falling into place i.e. the woman he let off was the mother of the person who took his car.

Really enjoyed ZeroZeroZero. Very well shot with the flashbacks explaining the other side of the story. The three stories rolled into one was very interesting.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: J70 on March 16, 2021, 01:43:56 PM
Anyone watched Mr Mercedes?

Started it last week purely because of Brendan Gleeson. Liking it so far, three episodes in, but its fairly grim stuff.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jell 0 Biafra on March 16, 2021, 02:33:08 PM
I gave up on it after four or five episodes.  Gleeson is great as usual, but the show had nothing else going for it IMO.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on March 17, 2021, 07:53:39 AM
Quote from: screenexile on February 23, 2021, 09:38:19 PM
Finished behind her eyes and thought it was good but now I think about it it's not it's shite and whoever wrote it can f**k away off!!
Finished it last night, didn't mind it actually. I thought the twist was pretty obvious though.
Didn't realise that Adele is Bono's daughter in real life until the wife mentioned it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on March 17, 2021, 04:06:51 PM
TG4 are missing a trick here, should have had reruns of previous club finals
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Louther on March 22, 2021, 10:04:39 AM
So Line of Duty is back.

Thoughts?

Enjoyed it and was very much a scene setter with some pointed change from end of last season. No big Wow moments but can see why it 7 episodes with last nights not moving at rapid pace.

Highlight was "hould your whist"  ;D
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: johnnycool on March 22, 2021, 10:23:20 AM
Quote from: Louther on March 22, 2021, 10:04:39 AM
So Line of Duty is back.

Thoughts?

Enjoyed it and was very much a scene setter with some pointed change from end of last season. No big Wow moments but can see why it 7 episodes with last nights not moving at rapid pace.

Highlight was "hould your whist"  ;D

would the GB audience need subtitles for phases like that I wonder   ;D

LOD points you to one dodgy suspect and then the twist comes later when we find out there's someone else pulling the strings.

Same plotlines seem to be developing again.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on March 22, 2021, 12:03:57 PM
Quote from: johnnycool on March 22, 2021, 10:23:20 AM
Quote from: Louther on March 22, 2021, 10:04:39 AM
So Line of Duty is back.

Thoughts?

Enjoyed it and was very much a scene setter with some pointed change from end of last season. No big Wow moments but can see why it 7 episodes with last nights not moving at rapid pace.

Highlight was "hould your whist"  ;D

would the GB audience need subtitles for phases like that I wonder   ;D

LOD points you to one dodgy suspect and then the twist comes later when we find out there's someone else pulling the strings.

Same plotlines seem to be developing again.

Shows have become predictable by trying to become unpredictable.  Highlight someone as the bad guy and then suddenly there is a twist and the least likely is actually the bad guy.  Obviously now that I write this, I know rightly that in 6/7 weeks we will find out that she was in fact the baddie.

I actually cringe at some of these wee sayings they make Dunbar come out with, going out of his way for trending one liners. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: J70 on March 23, 2021, 05:58:37 PM
Quote from: Jell 0 Biafra on March 16, 2021, 02:33:08 PM
I gave up on it after four or five episodes.  Gleeson is great as usual, but the show had nothing else going for it IMO.

Finished out the first season.

I enjoyed it. Its no Sopranos or Breaking Bad, but a good show overall. Gleeson is brilliant! I'll definitely check out the second season.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Norf Tyrone on March 23, 2021, 06:19:49 PM
Quote from: Louther on March 22, 2021, 10:04:39 AM
So Line of Duty is back.

Thoughts?

Enjoyed it and was very much a scene setter with some pointed change from end of last season. No big Wow moments but can see why it 7 episodes with last nights not moving at rapid pace.

Highlight was "hould your whist"  ;D

I enjoyed it. However I thought some of the acting was woeful and the show didn't look the same. I am not sure if it's the fact it was filmed during lockdown.

On a similar theme. Does anyone watch Unforgotten on ITV? I think it's as good as LOD. The writing and acting are superb.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: An Watcher on March 23, 2021, 07:15:44 PM
Really enjoyed Lupin on netflix, looking forward to season two
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: pbat on March 23, 2021, 07:17:38 PM
Quote from: An Watcher on March 23, 2021, 07:15:44 PM
Really enjoyed Lupin on netflix, looking forward to season two

Thought it was excellent
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on March 23, 2021, 11:17:50 PM
Quote from: J70 on March 23, 2021, 05:58:37 PM
Quote from: Jell 0 Biafra on March 16, 2021, 02:33:08 PM
I gave up on it after four or five episodes.  Gleeson is great as usual, but the show had nothing else going for it IMO.

Finished out the first season.

I enjoyed it. Its no Sopranos or Breaking Bad, but a good show overall. Gleeson is brilliant! I'll definitely check out the second season.
Brendan's exaggerated Dublin persona did irritate me, he over-eggs it to taxi driver depths. He's a perfectly naturally aspired Dub, complete with a pleasant Dublin accent. i think he should have gone with that, just as Gabriel Byrne sounds the same on film as he does day to day.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jell 0 Biafra on March 24, 2021, 01:17:57 AM
Quote from: J70 on March 23, 2021, 05:58:37 PM
Quote from: Jell 0 Biafra on March 16, 2021, 02:33:08 PM
I gave up on it after four or five episodes.  Gleeson is great as usual, but the show had nothing else going for it IMO.

Finished out the first season.

I enjoyed it. Its no Sopranos or Breaking Bad, but a good show overall. Gleeson is brilliant! I'll definitely check out the second season.

Oh good.  Glad you didn't pay attention to me!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on March 24, 2021, 10:52:28 PM
Watched the first episode of The Flight Attendant. Seems promising.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on March 24, 2021, 11:03:28 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on March 24, 2021, 10:52:28 PM
Watched the first episode of The Flight Attendant. Seems promising.

Halfway through... it's intense and slick and funny in parts I'm enjoying it though and the wife as well so that's always a bonus!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on March 24, 2021, 11:21:06 PM
Quote from: screenexile on March 24, 2021, 11:03:28 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on March 24, 2021, 10:52:28 PM
Watched the first episode of The Flight Attendant. Seems promising.

Halfway through... it's intense and slick and funny in parts I'm enjoying it though and the wife as well so that's always a bonus!!
It's actually better than promising, it is very good and Kaley Cuoco is fantastic in it. I was ready for episode 2 but Mrs. Baloney took herself to bed and I was told not to watch it!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on March 25, 2021, 09:37:49 AM
Onto the second series of Snowpiercer on Netflix. I believe there is a film but I've never seen that.  Still couldn't tell you if i'd go as far to recommend it but it's easy enough viewing.  A decent concept.  I have a feeling that it could become quite stale after a while...
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on March 25, 2021, 10:00:22 AM
Quote from: lurganblue on March 25, 2021, 09:37:49 AM
Onto the second series of Snowpiercer on Netflix. I believe there is a film but I've never seen that.  Still couldn't tell you if i'd go as far to recommend it but it's easy enough viewing.  A decent concept.  I have a feeling that it could become quite stale after a while...

Its fine, I'm not diving into it like others shows I'm watching but I think I'm up to date on it

I'm on the last one of Sense8

The concept is brilliant and so well acted, but the other story in it, could have been a better storyline to it. But its got enough nudity in it ;)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Boycey on March 25, 2021, 01:49:00 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on March 24, 2021, 11:21:06 PM
Quote from: screenexile on March 24, 2021, 11:03:28 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on March 24, 2021, 10:52:28 PM
Watched the first episode of The Flight Attendant. Seems promising.

Halfway through... it's intense and slick and funny in parts I'm enjoying it though and the wife as well so that's always a bonus!!
It's actually better than promising, it is very good and Kaley Cuoco is fantastic in it. I was ready for episode 2 but Mrs. Baloney took herself to bed and I was told not to watch it!

This why myself and the other half rarely watch stuff together. I can run through 3 or 4 episodes at the drop of a hat while one episode does her..... In fact if it was a lazy night in front of TV she'd watch single episodes of multiple different series back to back driving me insane  :o My poor wee brain can't compute more than one cliffhanger at a time.

Probably should have posted this on the what grinds your gears thread....

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Never beat the deeler on March 25, 2021, 11:12:30 PM
Quote from: Boycey on March 25, 2021, 01:49:00 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on March 24, 2021, 11:21:06 PM
Quote from: screenexile on March 24, 2021, 11:03:28 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on March 24, 2021, 10:52:28 PM
Watched the first episode of The Flight Attendant. Seems promising.

Halfway through... it's intense and slick and funny in parts I'm enjoying it though and the wife as well so that's always a bonus!!
It's actually better than promising, it is very good and Kaley Cuoco is fantastic in it. I was ready for episode 2 but Mrs. Baloney took herself to bed and I was told not to watch it!

This why myself and the other half rarely watch stuff together. I can run through 3 or 4 episodes at the drop of a hat while one episode does her..... In fact if it was a lazy night in front of TV she'd watch single episodes of multiple different series back to back driving me insane  :o My poor wee brain can't compute more than one cliffhanger at a time.

Probably should have posted this on the what grinds your gears thread....

I have lost momentum with so many shows because of this. We ended up having maybe one show at a time that we are watching together, then a whole load of shows that fall into her only or me only categories!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on March 26, 2021, 06:40:31 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on March 24, 2021, 11:21:06 PM
Quote from: screenexile on March 24, 2021, 11:03:28 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on March 24, 2021, 10:52:28 PM
Watched the first episode of The Flight Attendant. Seems promising.

Halfway through... it's intense and slick and funny in parts I'm enjoying it though and the wife as well so that's always a bonus!!
It's actually better than promising, it is very good and Kaley Cuoco is fantastic in it. I was ready for episode 2 but Mrs. Baloney took herself to bed and I was told not to watch it!

WWS?

(wife wants sex)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: J70 on March 26, 2021, 06:52:50 PM
Quote from: Main Street on March 23, 2021, 11:17:50 PM
Quote from: J70 on March 23, 2021, 05:58:37 PM
Quote from: Jell 0 Biafra on March 16, 2021, 02:33:08 PM
I gave up on it after four or five episodes.  Gleeson is great as usual, but the show had nothing else going for it IMO.

Finished out the first season.

I enjoyed it. Its no Sopranos or Breaking Bad, but a good show overall. Gleeson is brilliant! I'll definitely check out the second season.
Brendan's exaggerated Dublin persona did irritate me, he over-eggs it to taxi driver depths. He's a perfectly naturally aspired Dub, complete with a pleasant Dublin accent. i think he should have gone with that, just as Gabriel Byrne sounds the same on film as he does day to day.

I doubt if most Americans even understood his repeated use of "feck me in the arse!". :D

Although my wife, to be fair, has managed to watch it without subtitles.

Can't say the same for Derry Girls, despite their accents not being a million miles from my own. Although years away has taken the edge off a wee bit, both in dialect and, to a lesser extent, accent.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: J70 on March 26, 2021, 07:00:28 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on March 24, 2021, 11:21:06 PM
Quote from: screenexile on March 24, 2021, 11:03:28 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on March 24, 2021, 10:52:28 PM
Watched the first episode of The Flight Attendant. Seems promising.

Halfway through... it's intense and slick and funny in parts I'm enjoying it though and the wife as well so that's always a bonus!!
It's actually better than promising, it is very good and Kaley Cuoco is fantastic in it. I was ready for episode 2 but Mrs. Baloney took herself to bed and I was told not to watch it!

Its a decent series overall, although you do have to suspend disbelief here and there. And a few rather surprising twists with respect to certain characters. I'll say no more than that. I think HBO have renewed it for a second season. And yes, when it comes to the actual acting part, Kelly Cuoco is surprisingly good.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on March 26, 2021, 07:26:41 PM
Netflix can be a bollox, they must commission so many series and ditch them after maybe two seasons, yes I get the fact that some are completely non runners but some of the shite my kids watch and they are season 12! 

What channel is the flight attendant on?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Smokin Joe on March 28, 2021, 07:04:22 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on March 26, 2021, 07:26:41 PM

What channel is the flight attendant on?

It's on Sky. Can be downloaded from their One Demand service
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on March 28, 2021, 10:48:22 PM
Quote from: J70 on March 26, 2021, 07:00:28 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on March 24, 2021, 11:21:06 PM
Quote from: screenexile on March 24, 2021, 11:03:28 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on March 24, 2021, 10:52:28 PM
Watched the first episode of The Flight Attendant. Seems promising.

Halfway through... it's intense and slick and funny in parts I'm enjoying it though and the wife as well so that's always a bonus!!
It's actually better than promising, it is very good and Kaley Cuoco is fantastic in it. I was ready for episode 2 but Mrs. Baloney took herself to bed and I was told not to watch it!

Its a decent series overall, although you do have to suspend disbelief here and there. And a few rather surprising twists with respect to certain characters. I'll say no more than that. I think HBO have renewed it for a second season. And yes, when it comes to the actual acting part, Kelly Cuoco is surprisingly good.
6 episodes in and overall it is good but lost a bit of steam after the first episode which was a corker.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: armaghniac on March 28, 2021, 11:58:51 PM
Quote from: J70 on March 26, 2021, 06:52:50 PM
Quote from: Main Street on March 23, 2021, 11:17:50 PM
Quote from: J70 on March 23, 2021, 05:58:37 PM
Quote from: Jell 0 Biafra on March 16, 2021, 02:33:08 PM
I gave up on it after four or five episodes.  Gleeson is great as usual, but the show had nothing else going for it IMO.

Finished out the first season.

I enjoyed it. Its no Sopranos or Breaking Bad, but a good show overall. Gleeson is brilliant! I'll definitely check out the second season.
Brendan's exaggerated Dublin persona did irritate me, he over-eggs it to taxi driver depths. He's a perfectly naturally aspired Dub, complete with a pleasant Dublin accent. i think he should have gone with that, just as Gabriel Byrne sounds the same on film as he does day to day.

I doubt if most Americans even understood his repeated use of "feck me in the arse!". :D

Although my wife, to be fair, has managed to watch it without subtitles.

Can't say the same for Derry Girls, despite their accents not being a million miles from my own. Although years away has taken the edge off a wee bit, both in dialect and, to a lesser extent, accent.

You need the book mentioned hee
https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/books/irishisms-a-beginner-s-guide-to-ructions-dotes-yokes-fierce-eejits-and-m%C3%A9-f%C3%A9iners-1.4510731
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Louther on April 12, 2021, 09:53:00 AM
Cracking Line of Duty last night.

So much happened but so much left hanging. Best of the season so far.

Fingers can be pointed in several directions. Roll on next Sunday.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on April 12, 2021, 01:58:07 PM
Quote from: Louther on April 12, 2021, 09:53:00 AM
Cracking Line of Duty last night.

So much happened but so much left hanging. Best of the season so far.

Fingers can be pointed in several directions. Roll on next Sunday.

Unreal episode. I haven't a clue what's going on half the time but still enjoy it.  I'm constantly wondering who certain people are cos I cant remember them.  This is a show I could watch again from the start.

Finished Your Honour over the weekend. Decent, but hated the ending.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on April 12, 2021, 07:18:05 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on April 12, 2021, 01:58:07 PM
Quote from: Louther on April 12, 2021, 09:53:00 AM
Cracking Line of Duty last night.

So much happened but so much left hanging. Best of the season so far.

Fingers can be pointed in several directions. Roll on next Sunday.

Unreal episode. I haven't a clue what's going on half the time but still enjoy it.  I'm constantly wondering who certain people are cos I cant remember them.  This is a show I could watch again from the start.

Finished Your Honour over the weekend. Decent, but hated the ending.
Yes good stuff. After the first episode I was concerned this series was going to be a dud. Super episode last night HOWEVER they need to wrap it up soon.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on April 12, 2021, 10:15:50 PM
That was a brilliant episode probably one of the best really enjoyed it mother of god!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: armaghniac on April 12, 2021, 11:16:01 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on April 12, 2021, 01:58:07 PM
Quote from: Louther on April 12, 2021, 09:53:00 AM
Cracking Line of Duty last night.

So much happened but so much left hanging. Best of the season so far.

Fingers can be pointed in several directions. Roll on next Sunday.

Unreal episode. I haven't a clue what's going on half the time but still enjoy it.  I'm constantly wondering who certain people are cos I cant remember them.  This is a show I could watch again from the start.

I've been watching the first couple of series again, they do bear watching a second time and you see where some of the stuff in current series come from.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on April 13, 2021, 08:26:51 AM
Smother on RTE was excellent, surprisingly good in fact.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Louther on April 13, 2021, 11:23:25 AM
Quote from: armaghniac on April 12, 2021, 11:16:01 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on April 12, 2021, 01:58:07 PM
Quote from: Louther on April 12, 2021, 09:53:00 AM
Cracking Line of Duty last night.

So much happened but so much left hanging. Best of the season so far.

Fingers can be pointed in several directions. Roll on next Sunday.

Unreal episode. I haven't a clue what's going on half the time but still enjoy it.  I'm constantly wondering who certain people are cos I cant remember them.  This is a show I could watch again from the start.

I've been watching the first couple of series again, they do bear watching a second time and you see where some of the stuff in current series come from.

You watching them now during this season? Not a bad idea. I do have to read some of the message boards that help fill in the blanks. A lot of linkage.

I see the other AC head Carmichael is back this week, she was in me if the best things about an average last season. Bound to be an interview scene with her doing the grilling coming up and her mad to turn the tables with the way it ended last time.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Rich Ricci on April 18, 2021, 10:04:32 PM
I don't know about anyone else but I don't have a clue what is going on in Line of Duty at the minute. A lot of names being mentioned at a very fast pace. My heads wrecked trying to follow it all. I normally have to rewatch the episodes the next day to give myself half a chance.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on April 18, 2021, 10:28:17 PM
Quote from: Rich Ricci on April 18, 2021, 10:04:32 PM
I don't know about anyone else but I don't have a clue what is going on in Line of Duty at the minute. A lot of names being mentioned at a very fast pace. My heads wrecked trying to follow it all. I normally have to rewatch the episodes the next day to give myself half a chance.

Thought tonight was another quality episode... they're overdoing the Hastings thing with the suckin diesel comment but it's set up for a grandstand finish. Hopefully Nesbitt has sharpened his acting a bit since that last shite he did!!

What odds he can crowbar in "get 'er bucked" next week?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Norf Tyrone on April 18, 2021, 10:46:52 PM
Good and all as it is, are they not just copying the Jill Dando, Stephen Lawrence and Yewtree stories.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on April 18, 2021, 11:39:31 PM
f**king Jimmy Nesbitt about to show up too.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on April 19, 2021, 12:19:06 AM
You Nordies just love these corny intrigue  Brit police  dramas, wet your pants at a shoot out, worried sick over a nordie overplaying the nordie aspect letting the side down. And now James Nesbitt??
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: charlieTully on April 19, 2021, 08:33:19 AM
Quote from: Main Street on April 19, 2021, 12:19:06 AM
You Nordies just love these corny intrigue  Brit police  dramas, wet your pants at a shoot out, worried sick over a nordie overplaying the nordie aspect letting the side down. And now James Nesbitt??

I have to admit to being a tad scundered at the hyperbole. The lads go mad for anything filmed in Beal Feirste.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on April 19, 2021, 02:57:00 PM
Quote from: gallsman on April 18, 2021, 11:39:31 PM
f**king Jimmy Nesbitt about to show up too.

Dreading his first words already.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: BennyCake on April 19, 2021, 03:19:52 PM
Am I the only one who hasnt seen a second of Line of Duty?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: imtommygunn on April 19, 2021, 03:43:21 PM
Quote from: gallsman on April 18, 2021, 11:39:31 PM
f**king Jimmy Nesbitt about to show up too.

Exactly my thinking. Better not ruin it :o
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Rois on April 19, 2021, 06:54:27 PM
Quote from: BennyCake on April 19, 2021, 03:19:52 PM
Am I the only one who hasnt seen a second of Line of Duty?
We hadn't watched any, and started with Series One last week. We're watching 2 per night at the minute and enjoying it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on April 19, 2021, 09:02:39 PM
Quote from: Rois on April 19, 2021, 06:54:27 PM
Quote from: BennyCake on April 19, 2021, 03:19:52 PM
Am I the only one who hasnt seen a second of Line of Duty?
We hadn't watched any, and started with Series One last week. We're watching 2 per night at the minute and enjoying it.

It's not going to win any Emmy's or Golden Globes but it's entertaining viewing!

Apparently we're not allowed to enjoy TV made here should be catching up on the latest Scandi Noir to keep the snobs in the thread happy!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Hound on April 19, 2021, 09:08:21 PM
Quote from: Rois on April 19, 2021, 06:54:27 PM
Quote from: BennyCake on April 19, 2021, 03:19:52 PM
Am I the only one who hasnt seen a second of Line of Duty?
We hadn't watched any, and started with Series One last week. We're watching 2 per night at the minute and enjoying it.
Where are you getting the early series?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Boycey on April 19, 2021, 09:17:54 PM
Quote from: Hound on April 19, 2021, 09:08:21 PM
Quote from: Rois on April 19, 2021, 06:54:27 PM
Quote from: BennyCake on April 19, 2021, 03:19:52 PM
Am I the only one who hasnt seen a second of Line of Duty?
We hadn't watched any, and started with Series One last week. We're watching 2 per night at the minute and enjoying it.
Where are you getting the early series?

My Mrs watching from start on RTE player
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: RedHand88 on April 19, 2021, 09:19:55 PM
The One on netflix. It's decent, gets good after a few episodes.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on April 19, 2021, 09:20:56 PM
Quote from: BennyCake on April 19, 2021, 03:19:52 PM
Am I the only one who hasnt seen a second of Line of Duty?
The wife watches it religiously. I haven't watched any of it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on April 19, 2021, 09:21:11 PM
It's an absolute load of cliché ridden, poorly written and, at times, terribly acted pile of w**k. Hastings is basically written as a parody of himself these days with his catchphrases popping up multiple times every episode. Don't understand the hype about Mercurio as a writer at all. Bodyguard was shite too. The Wire this most certainly is not. Stephen Graham was the best thing by a mile about the show through its run to date, followed by Thandie Newtown and Keeley Hawes. Kelly MacDonald is crap.

None of which prevents it from being a massively entertaining, gripping and frequently nail-biting show.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: An Watcher on April 19, 2021, 11:14:30 PM
Derry City show tonight was excellent. Great memories
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Fear Bun Na Sceilpe on April 19, 2021, 11:56:59 PM
Quote from: An Watcher on April 19, 2021, 11:14:30 PM
Derry City show tonight was excellent. Great memories

Brilliant show
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on April 20, 2021, 09:03:54 AM
Quote from: Hound on April 19, 2021, 09:08:21 PM
Quote from: Rois on April 19, 2021, 06:54:27 PM
Quote from: BennyCake on April 19, 2021, 03:19:52 PM
Am I the only one who hasnt seen a second of Line of Duty?
We hadn't watched any, and started with Series One last week. We're watching 2 per night at the minute and enjoying it.
Where are you getting the early series?

Early ones are on Netflix
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Rois on April 20, 2021, 09:46:00 AM
All on BBC  iplayer
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on April 22, 2021, 10:59:08 AM
Watched the first episode of Mare of Easttown and it looks very promising and will cover a range of issues affecting middle America. . . Having watched Line of Duty and Bloodlands recently it's like going from the Vauxhall conference to the Premier League in terms of acting Kate Winslet is is one of the best!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Louther on April 26, 2021, 09:24:57 AM
LOD last night.

After last two episodes, it felt a bit slower paced. First 15 minutes I was asking "why the hell are they on the run?" Did Kate want to get more information from Jo and felt she'd a better chance gaining her trust further? Seemed like was a part missing!

Interview very good. Carmichael very unlikeable. I don't think she is a bent copper but takes authority to its word and is following Osbornes brief to the last. Maybe even she has one eye on him and is playing both sides.

James Nesbitt a red herring?

Lot to be sorted next week.

Has it been confirmed if there is another season?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: imtommygunn on April 26, 2021, 09:39:13 AM
<Spoiler alert>

I thought this was the last season?

One theory I read was Nesbitt was who Davidson thought was her da. I think that Davidson will have an attempt on her life and it will be unsuccessful and she will have a major part to play.

Not sure on Carmichael yet.

I wonder how much money Nesbitt got for his picture being shown up a good few times lol.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on April 26, 2021, 09:41:58 AM
Anna Maxwell Martin is brilliant as Carmichael. Fantastic actress.. Highly recommend her show Motherland (written by Sharon Horgan and, originally, Graham Linehan).
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Louther on April 26, 2021, 10:00:28 AM
Quote from: imtommygunn on April 26, 2021, 09:39:13 AM
<Spoiler alert>

I thought this was the last season?

One theory I read was Nesbitt was who Davidson thought was her da. I think that Davidson will have an attempt on her life and it will be unsuccessful and she will have a major part to play.

Not sure on Carmichael yet.

I wonder how much money Nesbitt got for his picture being shown up a good few times lol.

Had believed it myself to be last but some talk it's never been confirmed.

Seen that one on Davidson alright and her comment to Kate in car and then not repeating this in interview suggests that something round this.

Another theory that has been flagged is that in interview Carmichael was clicking pen 4 times before Davidson would answer "No comment" and he tapped her pad 4 times as well when she was talking too much.

I do recall her tapping the pad with pen loudly at one stage and thought she was going to blow her lip with Hastings at the time but this puts an interesting light on it.

Is it too obvious that she be involved?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on April 26, 2021, 10:39:51 AM
Found it a bit strange that Kate clearly was lured to her death by Joanne but yet let her continue to carry a gun. That's a decent leap of trust there...

Carmichael is so hateful a character. That smirk is enough to send temper levels through the roof.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on April 26, 2021, 10:41:50 AM
Finished the Falcon and winter soldier series.  I thought this was an excellent addition to the marvel series.  I never had much interest in either of these characters from the films but there ya go...

Looking forward to the Loki series in June.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on April 26, 2021, 11:43:43 AM
Quote from: lurganblue on April 26, 2021, 10:39:51 AM
Found it a bit strange that Kate clearly was lured to her death by Joanne but yet let her continue to carry a gun. That's a decent leap of trust there...

Carmichael is so hateful a character. That smirk is enough to send temper levels through the roof.

Yup. Youve lured me to a place to get me shot but thats ok lets jump in a car with our guns.......mother o god as the big lawd would say
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on April 26, 2021, 12:40:11 PM
Definite change of pace last night and Carmichael is a brilliant character brilliantly acted everything is set up for a grandstand finish.

Still skeptical as to whether Nesbitt will actually appear or not. I hope it's just a bit of trolling and he doesn't!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on April 26, 2021, 01:21:27 PM
Quote from: screenexile on April 26, 2021, 12:40:11 PM
Definite change of pace last night and Carmichael is a brilliant character brilliantly acted everything is set up for a grandstand finish.

Still skeptical as to whether Nesbitt will actually appear or not. I hope it's just a bit of trolling and he doesn't!

Was hoping the Spanish police would do us all a favour.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on April 26, 2021, 03:05:57 PM
As for another Series I'd be on for that but they need a completely different storyline... the H nonsense needs to stop after this series even if we never find out who he is a new season needs a totally new storyline!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Louther on April 26, 2021, 04:02:14 PM
Trailer out for finale. Seems to be a bit of action involved.

"Definately" makes a reappearance as well.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on April 26, 2021, 06:53:57 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on April 26, 2021, 10:41:50 AM
Finished the Falcon and winter soldier series.  I thought this was an excellent addition to the marvel series.  I never had much interest in either of these characters from the films but there ya go...

Looking forward to the Loki series in June.
Winter Soldier was my favourite of the Captain America films. Same actor playing Bucky Barnes?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on April 26, 2021, 06:55:54 PM
Quote from: screenexile on April 26, 2021, 03:05:57 PM
As for another Series I'd be on for that but they need a completely different storyline... the H nonsense needs to stop after this series even if we never find out who he is a new season needs a totally new storyline!
I agree re. H - I think it should have been resolved last series. Im pretty sure there is a 7th series. It should be the last imo.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: imtommygunn on April 26, 2021, 07:02:35 PM
Didn't notice with the pen thing. I had hoped it was the last series but it just looks too much to cram into one episode unless things line up seriously quickly.

I've watched a bit of the falcon show. It's not too bad but I don't find it fantastic either. Still it beats that Wanda marvel thing. It needed turned off quick. Didn't know about the Loki show- must have a look out for it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Rich Ricci on May 02, 2021, 10:00:15 PM
God that LOD finale was dreadful. Really disappointed with that.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on May 02, 2021, 10:00:51 PM
Who is H then? LOD has to be the most overrated programme this past few years.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on May 02, 2021, 10:06:40 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on May 02, 2021, 10:00:51 PM
Who is H then? LOD has to be the most overrated programme this past few years.

Thought I was the only one left hanging. Worst finale to a big show I've watched.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: BennyCake on May 02, 2021, 10:11:27 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on May 02, 2021, 10:00:51 PM
Who is H then? LOD has to be the most overrated programme this past few years.

Wasn't he in Steps?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on May 02, 2021, 10:13:18 PM
Load of bollocks.

Quote from: nrico2006 on May 02, 2021, 10:06:40 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on May 02, 2021, 10:00:51 PM
Who is H then? LOD has to be the most overrated programme this past few years.

Thought I was the only one left hanging. Worst finale to a big show I've watched.

Still nothing on the entire final season of GoT.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: FermGael on May 02, 2021, 10:34:07 PM
They saved the worst episode of an otherwise excellent show for tonight .
Pure dung
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: armaghniac on May 02, 2021, 10:34:42 PM
Quote from: gallsman on May 02, 2021, 10:13:18 PM
Load of bollocks.

Quote from: nrico2006 on May 02, 2021, 10:06:40 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on May 02, 2021, 10:00:51 PM
Who is H then? LOD has to be the most overrated programme this past few years.

Thought I was the only one left hanging. Worst finale to a big show I've watched.

Still nothing on the entire final season of GoT.

If you have seen Man in the High Castle on Amazon, then you wouldn't say this was the worst ending.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: imtommygunn on May 02, 2021, 10:36:44 PM
Really disappointing. The wife thought it was great.

I had thought about watching the man in the high castle but won't now. Any which way there will never be a worse ending than dexter.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on May 02, 2021, 10:40:29 PM
Quote from: imtommygunn on May 02, 2021, 10:36:44 PM
Really disappointing. The wife thought it was great.

I had thought about watching the man in the high castle but won't now. Any which way there will never be a worse ending than dexter.
Just want Man in the High Castle until the penultimate episode. LOD was very anticlimactic. I honestly don't know what they were thinking.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on May 02, 2021, 11:09:24 PM
Quote from: armaghniac on May 02, 2021, 10:34:42 PM
Quote from: gallsman on May 02, 2021, 10:13:18 PM
Load of bollocks.

Quote from: nrico2006 on May 02, 2021, 10:06:40 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on May 02, 2021, 10:00:51 PM
Who is H then? LOD has to be the most overrated programme this past few years.

Thought I was the only one left hanging. Worst finale to a big show I've watched.

Still nothing on the entire final season of GoT.

If you have seen Man in the High Castle on Amazon, then you wouldn't say this was the worst ending.

Watched the first season and thoroughly enjoyed it. Got to the end of the second and realised I didn't really know what was happening as I'd spent loads of it on my phone because it was all very boring. Watched about 10 minutes of the first episode of S3 and gave up completely.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on May 02, 2021, 11:10:46 PM
Lod was awful tonight. Wtf do they not have test audiences anymore to say that was absolute pish.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on May 02, 2021, 11:17:02 PM
Buckells was such a nothing character. Literally any other ending would have been better. Have hastings as the 4th man or carmichael or the chief constable or even fairbanks bluffing his dementia but that was shite. Or is all that just hinted at for another season who knows but that was w**k
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: armaghniac on May 02, 2021, 11:22:18 PM
Quote from: imtommygunn on May 02, 2021, 10:36:44 PM
I had thought about watching the man in the high castle but won't now. Any which way there will never be a worse ending than dexter.

I wouldn't write off all 40 episodes because of the last 5 minutes, especially the first two series are very watchable.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: clarshack on May 02, 2021, 11:27:52 PM
Lod Awful, they went with a poor mans keyser soze.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on May 02, 2021, 11:34:58 PM
Quote from: clarshack on May 02, 2021, 11:27:52 PM
Lod Awful, they went with a poor mans keyser soze.

The keyzer soze ending would have been Terry as H 😂 and it would have been better than that rubbish
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: clarshack on May 02, 2021, 11:41:12 PM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on May 02, 2021, 11:34:58 PM
Quote from: clarshack on May 02, 2021, 11:27:52 PM
Lod Awful, they went with a poor mans keyser soze.

The keyzer soze ending would have been Terry as H 😂 and it would have been better than that rubbish

That actually would have been better lol
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on May 03, 2021, 09:32:36 AM
I've been rewatching The Sopranos from the start, in S3 atm. Can't believe how well it has stood up, it is still real top drawer stuff, plus its been that long since I watched it it's like a new show again.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: charlieTully on May 03, 2021, 12:24:05 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on May 03, 2021, 09:32:36 AM
I've been rewatching The Sopranos from the start, in S3 atm. Can't believe well it has stood up, it is still real top drawer stuff, plus its been that long since I watched it it's like a new show again.

Best show ever made. Rewatching GOT with the Mrs as she didn't bother first time round. Binge worthy second time round too. Breaking bad was actually better second time round. Sopranos number 1 though.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on May 03, 2021, 12:29:15 PM
House of cards, started it when it first came out, she didn't like it and I sort of stopped watching, restarted watching it. Brilliant show IMO
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Targetman on May 03, 2021, 12:57:19 PM
Spacey was brilliant in House of Cards, wife wasn't bad either! I'd love to watch Sopranos again, it's not on Netflix?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: pbat on May 03, 2021, 01:34:48 PM
Thought 1 - 4 of House of Cards was fantastic, thought it drifted the last two seasons and were mediocre, Spacey was a big loss to it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: thewobbler on May 03, 2021, 01:50:49 PM
Spacey was a huge loss but tbh the show runners should have had the nous to close it down after s3.

Watching a sociopath doublecross everyone and everything in pursuit of power is great fun. Watching the same sociopath trying to run a country, remarkably less so.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: extra time on May 03, 2021, 02:05:30 PM
Does anyone know if there will be another season of Ozark. Really enjoyed it and it was left nowhere near finished.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on May 03, 2021, 02:07:52 PM
24 never gets a mention in greatest shows discussion, utterly addictive.

Just saw the new Dexter promo the other day, was brilliant. I get why people didn't like the end of Dexter, the last season was dung on the whole, but Dexter didn't flatter to deceive in the way LOD did last night.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: thewobbler on May 03, 2021, 02:14:20 PM
I couldn't have 24 at all.

I've very little time for cop shows where the protagonist(s) continually find themselves alone in dark, suspicious places with no phone coverage. I just can't suspend my disbelief for that.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: pbat on May 03, 2021, 02:29:39 PM
Quote from: extra time on May 03, 2021, 02:05:30 PM
Does anyone know if there will be another season of Ozark. Really enjoyed it and it was left nowhere near finished.

Yeah they were filming it a few months ago, heard an interview with Charlene Mc Kenna a few months back were she said hew new husband is away to the states to film it at the time.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on May 03, 2021, 02:48:29 PM
The West Wing still stands up series 1-4 at least!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: imtommygunn on May 03, 2021, 02:49:18 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on May 03, 2021, 02:07:52 PM
24 never gets a mention in greatest shows discussion, utterly addictive.

Just saw the new Dexter promo the other day, was brilliant. I get why people didn't like the end of Dexter, the last season was dung on the whole, but Dexter didn't flatter to deceive in the way LOD did last night.

Even still some of dexter was, for me, as good as tv as you will see.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on May 03, 2021, 02:55:12 PM
Quote from: imtommygunn on May 03, 2021, 02:49:18 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on May 03, 2021, 02:07:52 PM
24 never gets a mention in greatest shows discussion, utterly addictive.

Just saw the new Dexter promo the other day, was brilliant. I get why people didn't like the end of Dexter, the last season was dung on the whole, but Dexter didn't flatter to deceive in the way LOD did last night.

Even still some of dexter was, for me, as good as tv as you will see.

The series with Lithgow was first class season 4 I think.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: pbat on May 03, 2021, 02:57:28 PM
Quote from: screenexile on May 03, 2021, 02:48:29 PM
The West Wing still stands up series 1-4 at least!

Yeah definitely, completely different show after Sorkin left, Richard Schiff was very upset on the way Toby character went. He said he never would have leaked about the space shuttle and betrayed the president.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on May 03, 2021, 03:51:27 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on April 26, 2021, 06:53:57 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on April 26, 2021, 10:41:50 AM
Finished the Falcon and winter soldier series.  I thought this was an excellent addition to the marvel series.  I never had much interest in either of these characters from the films but there ya go...

Looking forward to the Loki series in June.
Winter Soldier was my favourite of the Captain America films. Same actor playing Bucky Barnes?

Yes the same fella. Long hair has gone. Decent character. Now trying to put right his past crimes. Atonement
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on May 03, 2021, 03:53:37 PM
Why are people hating on the LOD finale? I think people build these shows up in their own heads too much and are always destined for disappointment. Same with Game of Thrones. I for one enjoyed it.

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: thewobbler on May 03, 2021, 04:00:07 PM
It tied things up nicely, while leaving the door slightly ajar for a feature length special.

Twitter seems to be struggling with that. They wanted explosions and twists. Twitter also seems confused about Buckles. He wasn't a criminal mastermind, he just happened to be the last one standing (that we know of) of a network of cops entwined with what used to be a unified organised crime front.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on May 03, 2021, 04:11:35 PM
A lot of cutting away in the last few episodes, trying to draw out anticipation.  The whole focus on Davidson last night, pushing for her to identify who she believed was her father along with the Kate/Ryan stand-off that was never shown.  I assume that we got the answer to who Davidsons father was in the subsequent scene, but why did they not show the shoot out? 

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: TwoUpTwoDown on May 03, 2021, 07:01:26 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on May 03, 2021, 04:11:35 PM
A lot of cutting away in the last few episodes, trying to draw out anticipation.  The whole focus on Davidson last night, pushing for her to identify who she believed was her father along with the Kate/Ryan stand-off that was never shown.  I assume that we got the answer to who Davidsons father was in the subsequent scene, but why did they not show the shoot out? 

I thought the same. It almost felt like they were filmed post Covid outbreak and they were fighting restrictions and maybe in a race against the clock.

It was an adequate finale, but you can understand the annoyance on Twitter.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on May 03, 2021, 07:19:21 PM
Quote from: charlieTully on May 03, 2021, 12:24:05 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on May 03, 2021, 09:32:36 AM
I've been rewatching The Sopranos from the start, in S3 atm. Can't believe well it has stood up, it is still real top drawer stuff, plus its been that long since I watched it it's like a new show again.

Best show ever made. Rewatching GOT with the Mrs as she didn't bother first time round. Binge worthy second time round too. Breaking bad was actually better second time round. Sopranos number 1 though.
I'd go along with that. I really loved The Wire and Breaking Bad and would have put them in the same bracket as The Sopranos just after watching them. As time has passed I think it's The Sopranos on its own then, followed by The West Wing, Breaking Bad, The Wire, The Detectorists, then the rest.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on May 03, 2021, 08:41:42 PM
Black Mirror is very under-rated.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on May 03, 2021, 08:44:23 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on May 03, 2021, 07:19:21 PM
Quote from: charlieTully on May 03, 2021, 12:24:05 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on May 03, 2021, 09:32:36 AM
I've been rewatching The Sopranos from the start, in S3 atm. Can't believe well it has stood up, it is still real top drawer stuff, plus its been that long since I watched it it's like a new show again.

Best show ever made. Rewatching GOT with the Mrs as she didn't bother first time round. Binge worthy second time round too. Breaking bad was actually better second time round. Sopranos number 1 though.
I'd go along with that. I really loved The Wire and Breaking Bad and would have put them in the same bracket as The Sopranos just after watching them. As time has passed I think it's The Sopranos on its own then, followed by The West Wing, Breaking Bad, The Wire, The Detectorists, then the rest.

I love The Wire, Sopranos and The Shield. But I think Gomorrah is out on it's own as the best show ever. The last season coming out this year too.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: imtommygunn on May 03, 2021, 08:46:32 PM
There's more gomorrah?? Good shout on it. I still haven't watched the Ciro film.

Only just started the shield.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on May 03, 2021, 10:49:28 PM
Yeah they've filmed the final series.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on May 03, 2021, 11:51:38 PM
See there's a Sopranos prequel due out in September- The many saints of Newark. Bonus
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on May 04, 2021, 12:00:25 AM
Quote from: bennydorano on May 03, 2021, 11:51:38 PM
See there's a Sopranos prequel due out in September- The many saints of Newark. Bonus
Aye T's son in real life is playing his character.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: johnnycool on May 04, 2021, 08:55:38 AM
Quote from: thewobbler on May 03, 2021, 02:14:20 PM
I couldn't have 24 at all.

I've very little time for cop shows where the protagonist(s) continually find themselves alone in dark, suspicious places with no phone coverage. I just can't suspend my disbelief for that.

Are you not from Ballyholland?  ;D
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tbrick18 on May 04, 2021, 02:26:04 PM
I've never watched Sopranos or gomorrah.
Think I've only ever seen series 1&2 of the wire...must pick it up again.

I thought LOD finale was grand....i didn't get all the overall hype in general about LOD. It was good, but not what everyone was raving about.

Just recently started Black Mirror, think i'm somewhere in the middle of series 2.
It is very good.

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: J70 on May 04, 2021, 02:33:51 PM
Good shout on The Wire. I also only watched the first two seasons (the missus wasn't pushed about it, so it doesn't leave me much opportunity!).

I read that season 2 (the Polish dockworkers season) was probably the most poorly rated, and I thought that was excellent. So definitely must try to find some time.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: trueblue1234 on May 04, 2021, 02:38:23 PM
We are late comers to a lot of these series. But watched the wire from start to finish a few months ago. Thought it was excellent. Wife enjoyed it too.
Plodded through GoT's there on my own and thought it was fantastic up til the end. But I'd already received the heads up on that so expectations were low.
Just started LoD. Still on first series and seems to be good. But can't really avoid all the negative comments about the last episode. So now wondering if I should bother?
Sopranos next on the list.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on May 04, 2021, 04:41:50 PM
Quote from: J70 on May 04, 2021, 02:33:51 PM
Good shout on The Wire. I also only watched the first two seasons (the missus wasn't pushed about it, so it doesn't leave me much opportunity!).

Throw her in the bin.


Quote from: J70 on May 04, 2021, 02:33:51 PM
I read that season 2 (the Polish dockworkers season) was probably the most poorly rated, and I thought that was excellent. So definitely must try to find some time.

Season 2 is outstanding and the importance of it and its place in the story only really comes out late in season 4 and then season 5. It was so radically different to season 1 that people thought it was poor in comparison.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: johnnycool on May 04, 2021, 04:52:14 PM
Quote from: trueblue1234 on May 04, 2021, 02:38:23 PM
We are late comers to a lot of these series. But watched the wire from start to finish a few months ago. Thought it was excellent. Wife enjoyed it too.
Plodded through GoT's there on my own and thought it was fantastic up til the end. But I'd already received the heads up on that so expectations were low.
Just started LoD. Still on first series and seems to be good. But can't really avoid all the negative comments about the last episode. So now wondering if I should bother?
Sopranos next on the list.

LoD I think will go another season. IMO the lad pinned as "H" or the fourth man was taking the fall for the real head honcho in the hope of getting a deal but that was scuppered by AC-12, the bolloxes.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Silver hill on May 04, 2021, 05:35:08 PM
Sopranos for me will be hard to top. The Wire and Breaking bad up there next. Then the newbies, gomarrah, succession and billions.
West wing I binge watched a few months back. Drifted a little in the latter seasons, didn't watch the final season as yet. Will pick it up now.
Six feet under also very decent.
Dexter great for awhile then just got silly.
Ozark was top drawer. Really enjoyed it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tbrick18 on May 04, 2021, 05:53:48 PM
Quote from: Silver hill on May 04, 2021, 05:35:08 PM
Sopranos for me will be hard to top. The Wire and Breaking bad up there next. Then the newbies, gomarrah, succession and billions.
West wing I binge watched a few months back. Drifted a little in the latter seasons, didn't watch the final season as yet. Will pick it up now.
Six feet under also very decent.
Dexter great for awhile then just got silly.
Ozark was top drawer. Really enjoyed it.

Loved breaking bad and Ozark.
Better Call Saul was really good too.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: imtommygunn on May 04, 2021, 06:23:46 PM
I enjoyed ozark despite the fact your man Bateman is someone I find very annoying.

I struggled with better call Saul.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on May 04, 2021, 06:25:17 PM
Breaking Bad is top of the pile, probably wouldn't have The Wire in my top 5.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lenny on May 04, 2021, 06:51:54 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on May 04, 2021, 06:25:17 PM
Breaking Bad is top of the pile, probably wouldn't have The Wire in my top 5.

Total opposite. The Wire I would definitely have at number 1. Breaking bad has to be the most overrated show of all time. The first 2 series were okay but after that it was terrible. There wasn't even one likeable character, hence there was never any tension.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Kidder81 on May 04, 2021, 07:07:45 PM
Quote from: gallsman on May 04, 2021, 04:41:50 PM
Quote from: J70 on May 04, 2021, 02:33:51 PM
Good shout on The Wire. I also only watched the first two seasons (the missus wasn't pushed about it, so it doesn't leave me much opportunity!).

Throw her in the bin.


Quote from: J70 on May 04, 2021, 02:33:51 PM
I read that season 2 (the Polish dockworkers season) was probably the most poorly rated, and I thought that was excellent. So definitely must try to find some time.

Season 2 is outstanding and the importance of it and its place in the story only really comes out late in season 4 and then season 5. It was so radically different to season 1 that people thought it was poor in comparison.

I enjoyed Season 2 but the Ziggy character was so fuckin annoying
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: PadraicHenryPearse on May 04, 2021, 07:13:31 PM
agree with lenny, BB overrated and the Wire No.1. 

Gomorrah & sopranos next..

the shield, Oz, boardwalk empire and Deadwood i remember enjoying..

entourage, its always sunny and schitts creek a different type of enjoyable.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: thewobbler on May 04, 2021, 08:32:26 PM
Quote from: lenny on May 04, 2021, 06:51:54 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on May 04, 2021, 06:25:17 PM
Breaking Bad is top of the pile, probably wouldn't have The Wire in my top 5.

Total opposite. The Wire I would definitely have at number 1. Breaking bad has to be the most overrated show of all time. The first 2 series were okay but after that it was terrible. There wasn't even one likeable character, hence there was never any tension.

I've always said that Mike and Gus saved Breaking Bad, and I reckon it peaked in S4 when they were most prominent. All of the original leads were vile or annoying, or vile and annoying. The early series baddies were just too much psychopath, not enough sociopath. I think the show runners understood this too, hence Gus and Mike are so firmly nailed into the BCS patchwork. Lalo in BCS probably trumps them all though. He's a revolting character but the actor steals every scene he's in

S2 of the Wire is the glue that holds it all together. Like most people I didn't overly enjoy it first time around, but it's my go-to series now. Ziggy doesn't even annoy me anymore on a rewatch. I've half a notion that he was put into the show to distract everyone from the litany of new characters and allow their stories to gently develop without audience scorecards influencing the writers to change up. Or maybe I'm such a fanboy that I find new ways to praise the people behind the Wire every time I watch lol.

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on May 04, 2021, 08:51:22 PM
Queen of the South is a really good show on Netflix
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: BennyCake on May 04, 2021, 08:59:48 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on May 04, 2021, 08:32:26 PM
Quote from: lenny on May 04, 2021, 06:51:54 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on May 04, 2021, 06:25:17 PM
Breaking Bad is top of the pile, probably wouldn't have The Wire in my top 5.

Total opposite. The Wire I would definitely have at number 1. Breaking bad has to be the most overrated show of all time. The first 2 series were okay but after that it was terrible. There wasn't even one likeable character, hence there was never any tension.

I've always said that Mike and Gus saved Breaking Bad, and I reckon it peaked in S4 when they were most prominent. All of the original leads were vile or annoying, or vile and annoying. The early series baddies were just too much psychopath, not enough sociopath. I think the show runners understood this too, hence Gus and Mike are so firmly nailed into the BCS patchwork. Lalo in BCS probably trumps them all though. He's a revolting character but the actor steals every scene he's in

S2 of the Wire is the glue that holds it all together. Like most people I didn't overly enjoy it first time around, but it's my go-to series now. Ziggy doesn't even annoy me anymore on a rewatch. I've half a notion that he was put into the show to distract everyone from the litany of new characters and allow their stories to gently develop without audience scorecards influencing the writers to change up. Or maybe I'm such a fanboy that I find new ways to praise the people behind the Wire every time I watch lol.

I really struggled through Breaking Bad. Took me months. Nearly gave up a few times. The last series was really good though. I really enjoyed it.

I think the reason I struggled was because there was nobody to root for, as you alluded to.  The Mike dude was a brilliant character though.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JoG2 on May 05, 2021, 08:19:45 AM
Some LoD spoiling going on in here!

Breaking Bad, Dexter, The Wire and the Sopranos.....great shows. Ozark mentioned earlier, read somewhere there is a final season split into 2 halves.

4 Blocks / Goliath, very good shows on Prime.

Has any show went downhill as fast as The Walking Dead?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on May 05, 2021, 10:21:27 AM
Sopranos just tops The Wire for me but it's close.  Sometimes you only realise how good a show is when it's over and you feel like you are missing an arm.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on May 05, 2021, 10:38:56 AM
Quote from: JoG2 on May 05, 2021, 08:19:45 AM
Some LoD spoiling going on in here!

Breaking Bad, Dexter, The Wire and the Sopranos.....great shows. Ozark mentioned earlier, read somewhere there is a final season split into 2 halves.

4 Blocks / Goliath, very good shows on Prime.

Has any show went downhill as fast as The Walking Dead?

I would add GOT to the above list too. 

Walking Dead has been pretty crap for a long time though, same old story recycled over and over.  Find a new place to live, encounter a baddie, suffer, fight back and win then repeat.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: imtommygunn on May 05, 2021, 11:40:19 AM
They seem to have given up on the baddies now too. I watched the latest episode the other night - garbage. It's just the history of people who have been on it for years.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: GetOverTheBar on May 05, 2021, 02:34:03 PM
Quote from: JoG2 on May 05, 2021, 08:19:45 AM
Some LoD spoiling going on in here!

Breaking Bad, Dexter, The Wire and the Sopranos.....great shows. Ozark mentioned earlier, read somewhere there is a final season split into 2 halves.

4 Blocks / Goliath, very good shows on Prime.

Has any show went downhill as fast as The Walking Dead?

LOST....although well documented they never thought it would explode like it did and kinda had to drag it out I suppose.

Really good from about 1-3, after that the time travel and all that madness.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on May 11, 2021, 12:50:55 AM
Quote from: lurganblue on May 03, 2021, 03:53:37 PM
Why are people hating on the LOD finale? I think people build these shows up in their own heads too much and are always destined for disappointment. Same with Game of Thrones. I for one enjoyed it.
I don't know about GOT as I stopped watching it after they killed Sean Bean, that was akin to subbing Messi after 15 minutes, but the LOD finale was perfectly executed, it could not have been bettered. In saying that, I was not not  invested in that overhyped Brit police drama but more curious to see how they would wrap it up.
There is no one bad apple evil dude behind it all.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on May 11, 2021, 12:54:24 AM
At present I'm well into Mare of Easttown,  a cross between a darker side of Fargo and the US version of The Killing. Kate Winslett on her own is the price of admission.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on May 11, 2021, 09:11:21 AM
Quote from: Main Street on May 11, 2021, 12:54:24 AM
At present I'm well into Mare of Easttown,  a cross between a darker side of Fargo and the US version of The Killing. Kate Winslett on her own is the price of admission.

It's grim but totally agree with you it's got an interesting story and the acting is first class. Jean Smart as the Grandmother is brilliant as well definitely worth watching!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on May 11, 2021, 09:29:57 AM
Quote from: screenexile on May 11, 2021, 09:11:21 AM
Quote from: Main Street on May 11, 2021, 12:54:24 AM
At present I'm well into Mare of Easttown,  a cross between a darker side of Fargo and the US version of The Killing. Kate Winslett on her own is the price of admission.

It's grim but totally agree with you it's got an interesting story and the acting is first class. Jean Smart as the Grandmother is brilliant as well definitely worth watching!

+1 to both
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: An Watcher on May 11, 2021, 09:59:59 AM
Blinded-Those who kill on Bbc4, very good so far
Enjoying Mare of East town too. Would love to binge watch but good in a way that it is only drip fed
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Onthe40 on May 11, 2021, 10:51:02 AM
watched Road last night on BBC1 about the Dunlops... had missed it when on before.. jez that family has undergone some tragedy...forgot that Roberts son was killed a few years Aho as well... crazy sport..
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: An Watcher on May 11, 2021, 11:04:12 AM
Sad but after an accident or tragedy they say, its in the blood!! Very hard to sympathise in such a mad sport were you are taking your life in your hands
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on May 11, 2021, 11:13:29 AM
Quote from: An Watcher on May 11, 2021, 11:04:12 AM
Sad but after an accident or tragedy they say, its in the blood!! Very hard to sympathise in such a mad sport were you are taking your life in your hands

Very easy to sympathize. Impossible to understand. Some people in that game age just wired differently.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gerrykeegan on May 11, 2021, 11:24:52 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on May 04, 2021, 08:51:22 PM
Queen of the South is a really good show on Netflix
Well into the first series of this, I think it's very good, moves very quickly. Thumbs up for the recommendation
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on May 11, 2021, 01:15:34 PM
Quote from: gallsman on May 11, 2021, 11:13:29 AM
Quote from: An Watcher on May 11, 2021, 11:04:12 AM
Sad but after an accident or tragedy they say, its in the blood!! Very hard to sympathise in such a mad sport were you are taking your life in your hands

Very easy to sympathize. Impossible to understand. Some people in that game age just wired differently.
That about covers it. It might as well be heroin for these fellas - they know it ultimately could take their life but they are compelled by it as the highs are worth it. You'd need the heart of a stone not to be moved by that race by Michael the day before his dad's funeral.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on May 11, 2021, 02:28:17 PM
Shtisel a soap type drama offers an interesting insight into the goings on in an ultra Charedi jew community in Israel. Though I find the viewing heavy going,  sometimes I can just take half an episode a day.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on May 12, 2021, 11:37:09 PM
Here in Spain, all 7 episodes of Mare of Easttown available on HBO. Might PM Main Street the spoilers.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on May 13, 2021, 12:53:11 AM
Quote from: screenexile on May 11, 2021, 09:11:21 AM
Quote from: Main Street on May 11, 2021, 12:54:24 AM
At present I'm well into Mare of Easttown,  a cross between a darker side of Fargo and the US version of The Killing. Kate Winslett on her own is the price of admission.

It's grim but totally agree with you it's got an interesting story and the acting is first class. Jean Smart as the Grandmother is brilliant as well definitely worth watching!
Well, after all the story is populated with  Sheehans and Fahy, even a  McMenamin from the caves of Tyrone,  we're looking at the dysfunctional self destructive outcomes of generations of intermarraige between  Irish immigrants. Add in the slimy feckin priests into the mix and you get Mare of Easttown.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on May 13, 2021, 05:29:19 PM
Anybody got a link to Viewpoint Episode 5? See lots of bogus links on youtube

Decent show, the cancel culture w**k removing the series was just great, we had the first 4 episodes recorded rather than downloaded, so watched them and left hanging now
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on May 13, 2021, 10:19:27 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on May 13, 2021, 05:29:19 PM
Anybody got a link to Viewpoint Episode 5? See lots of bogus links on youtube

Decent show, the cancel culture w**k removing the series was just great, we had the first 4 episodes recorded rather than downloaded, so watched them and left hanging now
It's available on Lime Torrents.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on May 14, 2021, 11:10:17 AM
Formula 1. Drive to survive on Netflix is a quality series.  I don't even follow the sport but you don't need to.  Unbelievable the skills of those drivers.  I ruthless, cutthroat business too.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on May 14, 2021, 11:14:45 AM
Quote from: lurganblue on May 14, 2021, 11:10:17 AM
Formula 1. Drive to survive on Netflix is a quality series.  I don't even follow the sport but you don't need to.  Unbelievable the skills of those drivers.  I ruthless, cutthroat business too.

The majority of them are some pricks though... I suppose that's to be expected in that line of work but the arrogance in most of them is astounding at times! Daniel Riccardo isn't even that good he has some opinion of himself.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on May 14, 2021, 11:20:45 AM
Anybody able to get links to the last 3 Mare of Easttown episodes?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: johnnycool on May 14, 2021, 11:56:33 AM
Quote from: gallsman on May 11, 2021, 11:13:29 AM
Quote from: An Watcher on May 11, 2021, 11:04:12 AM
Sad but after an accident or tragedy they say, its in the blood!! Very hard to sympathise in such a mad sport were you are taking your life in your hands

Very easy to sympathize. Impossible to understand. Some people in that game age just wired differently.

Watched it as well the other night. Great insight into that world of road racing.

Crazy at times with Roberts sons wanting to race in the NW on the Saturday after their father had died on the thursday practice due to the bike ceasing up.

Their skill and bravery is unparalleled in sport IMO and you have to admire that but pure madness all the same.

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on May 14, 2021, 12:19:53 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on May 14, 2021, 11:10:17 AM
Formula 1. Drive to survive on Netflix is a quality series.  I don't even follow the sport but you don't need to.  Unbelievable the skills of those drivers.  I ruthless, cutthroat business too.

Have you watch the full 3 series? haven't watched the last one and Id be the same but friends of mine are mad for it and said its great, so me and the wife (who hates motor sports) really enjoyed it.

As Screen says they are up their own holes sometimes, but they have been built up to be like that from the very start of their careers ..
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: themac_23 on May 14, 2021, 12:26:25 PM
Late to the party but, so hard to pick a favourite between the wire and Sopranos for the best show both have class leads with unbelievable chemistry with the next stars, Bunk and McNulty are a class double act and Tony and his crew are top drawer too. I loved BB, Gomorah and the shield. I actually think Better Call Saul is a better show than BB, enjoy the story line of it.

started watching Billions a while back with the Mrs really enjoying it, mental how they get on in it but id say its not a kick in the arse off how them bankers in Wall Street are, how the other half live!

best shows

Sopranos/ wire
BCS
Gomorah
Entourage
The Shield
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on May 14, 2021, 01:55:37 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on May 14, 2021, 12:19:53 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on May 14, 2021, 11:10:17 AM
Formula 1. Drive to survive on Netflix is a quality series.  I don't even follow the sport but you don't need to.  Unbelievable the skills of those drivers.  I ruthless, cutthroat business too.

Have you watch the full 3 series? haven't watched the last one and Id be the same but friends of mine are mad for it and said its great, so me and the wife (who hates motor sports) really enjoyed it.

As Screen says they are up their own holes sometimes, but they have been built up to be like that from the very start of their careers ..

No i'm similar to yourself.  Just towards the end of the 2nd series. 

Oh aye they are all super arrogant and fully believe they are the best.  I suppose you have to be that way.  Team dynamics behind the scenes is class.  Teammates are really anything but.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JoG2 on May 14, 2021, 03:20:14 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on May 14, 2021, 11:20:45 AM
Anybody able to get links to the last 3 Mare of Easttown episodes?

All episodes listed on TeaTV last night . Tested ep 1 and it played fine
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on May 14, 2021, 03:31:01 PM
Quote from: JoG2 on May 14, 2021, 03:20:14 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on May 14, 2021, 11:20:45 AM
Anybody able to get links to the last 3 Mare of Easttown episodes?

All episodes listed on TeaTV last night . Tested ep 1 and it played fine

Episodes 5, 6 and 7?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JoG2 on May 14, 2021, 04:01:45 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on May 14, 2021, 03:31:01 PM
Quote from: JoG2 on May 14, 2021, 03:20:14 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on May 14, 2021, 11:20:45 AM
Anybody able to get links to the last 3 Mare of Easttown episodes?

All episodes listed on TeaTV last night . Tested ep 1 and it played fine

Episodes 5, 6 and 7?

Checked again... 1-4 available. 5 available on the 16th, 6 on 23rd and 7 on 30th. Of no use then!  :-X
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on May 14, 2021, 08:59:27 PM
Quote from: JoG2 on May 14, 2021, 04:01:45 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on May 14, 2021, 03:31:01 PM
Quote from: JoG2 on May 14, 2021, 03:20:14 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on May 14, 2021, 11:20:45 AM
Anybody able to get links to the last 3 Mare of Easttown episodes?

All episodes listed on TeaTV last night . Tested ep 1 and it played fine

Episodes 5, 6 and 7?

Checked again... 1-4 available. 5 available on the 16th, 6 on 23rd and 7 on 30th. Of no use then!  :-X

Thanks anyway, I heard the others are out there but haven't been able to find them.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on May 17, 2021, 09:02:33 AM
Ep. 5 of Mare of Easttown's a doozy.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on May 17, 2021, 01:52:37 PM
Didn't realise the Handmaids Tale was back... it hasn't got any more cheery that's for sure!!!

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on May 17, 2021, 01:56:01 PM
Quote from: screenexile on May 17, 2021, 01:52:37 PM
Didn't realise the Handmaids Tale was back... it hasn't got any more cheery that's for sure!!!

No but its brilliant..

Strangely enough my daughter's book she has to read over this week for school is the Handmaids tale! So I'll give it a read and see after she is done
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on May 17, 2021, 02:00:18 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on May 17, 2021, 01:56:01 PM
Quote from: screenexile on May 17, 2021, 01:52:37 PM
Didn't realise the Handmaids Tale was back... it hasn't got any more cheery that's for sure!!!

No but its brilliant
..

Strangely enough my daughter's book she has to read over this week for school is the Handmaids tale! So I'll give it a read and see after she is done

It's woeful and has been since the beginning of season 2. Clunky writing, bizarre directing, nonsensical character development. Have watched 5 episodes and don't think I'll make it to the end of the season. It's up there with True Detective for me as brilliant shows that completely fell off a cliff after an excellent first season.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on May 17, 2021, 02:06:37 PM
I just dont get it. Admittedly only half watching it as its the wifey who watches but all i see is impending doom, then end of scene cut to your blade with the evil face whos concocting her plan.....shes takin her fcukin time with it anyways...
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jell 0 Biafra on May 17, 2021, 02:40:33 PM
Quote from: gallsman on May 17, 2021, 02:00:18 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on May 17, 2021, 01:56:01 PM
Quote from: screenexile on May 17, 2021, 01:52:37 PM
Didn't realise the Handmaids Tale was back... it hasn't got any more cheery that's for sure!!!

No but its brilliant
..

Strangely enough my daughter's book she has to read over this week for school is the Handmaids tale! So I'll give it a read and see after she is done

It's woeful and has been since the beginning of season 2. Clunky writing, bizarre directing, nonsensical character development. Have watched 5 episodes and don't think I'll make it to the end of the season. It's up there with True Detective for me as brilliant shows that completely fell off a cliff after an excellent first season.

Third season of True Detective is fantastic.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JoG2 on May 17, 2021, 03:16:16 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on May 17, 2021, 01:56:01 PM
Quote from: screenexile on May 17, 2021, 01:52:37 PM
Didn't realise the Handmaids Tale was back... it hasn't got any more cheery that's for sure!!!

No but its brilliant..

Strangely enough my daughter's book she has to read over this week for school is the Handmaids tale! So I'll give it a read and see after she is done

Great show. Hadn't realised it was back.

Really enjoyed Startup with Tim from The Office in it
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on May 17, 2021, 07:21:23 PM
Quote from: gallsman on May 17, 2021, 02:00:18 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on May 17, 2021, 01:56:01 PM
Quote from: screenexile on May 17, 2021, 01:52:37 PM
Didn't realise the Handmaids Tale was back... it hasn't got any more cheery that's for sure!!!

No but its brilliant
..

Strangely enough my daughter's book she has to read over this week for school is the Handmaids tale! So I'll give it a read and see after she is done

It's woeful and has been since the beginning of season 2. Clunky writing, bizarre directing, nonsensical character development. Have watched 5 episodes and don't think I'll make it to the end of the season. It's up there with True Detective for me as brilliant shows that completely fell off a cliff after an excellent first season.

All decent shows that start of well are extended.. breaking bad as brilliant as it was has episodes where it didn't make any sense or improved the story. Lost is the main example of this.

This I'm wondering (haven't read it yet) is sticking to the book?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on May 17, 2021, 07:23:00 PM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on May 17, 2021, 02:06:37 PM
I just dont get it. Admittedly only half watching it as its the wifey who watches but all i see is impending doom, then end of scene cut to your blade with the evil face whos concocting her plan.....shes takin her fcukin time with it anyways...

There's always the Disney channel for non impending doom!

It's a dark story were women are put in their place  ;D
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on May 17, 2021, 09:51:09 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on May 17, 2021, 07:23:00 PM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on May 17, 2021, 02:06:37 PM
I just dont get it. Admittedly only half watching it as its the wifey who watches but all i see is impending doom, then end of scene cut to your blade with the evil face whos concocting her plan.....shes takin her fcukin time with it anyways...

There's always the Disney channel for non impending doom!

It's a dark story were women are put in their place  ;D

Basically the North in 10 years under Poots!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on May 17, 2021, 10:55:51 PM
Quote from: Jell 0 Biafra on May 17, 2021, 02:40:33 PM
Quote from: gallsman on May 17, 2021, 02:00:18 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on May 17, 2021, 01:56:01 PM
Quote from: screenexile on May 17, 2021, 01:52:37 PM
Didn't realise the Handmaids Tale was back... it hasn't got any more cheery that's for sure!!!

No but its brilliant
..

Strangely enough my daughter's book she has to read over this week for school is the Handmaids tale! So I'll give it a read and see after she is done

It's woeful and has been since the beginning of season 2. Clunky writing, bizarre directing, nonsensical character development. Have watched 5 episodes and don't think I'll make it to the end of the season. It's up there with True Detective for me as brilliant shows that completely fell off a cliff after an excellent first season.

Third season of True Detective is fantastic.
The 3rd season is TV drama par excellence.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on May 17, 2021, 11:07:19 PM
Quote from: gallsman on May 17, 2021, 09:02:33 AM
Ep. 5 of Mare of Easttown's a doozy.

f**k yes!!! Had everything that was class.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on May 17, 2021, 11:22:21 PM
Quote from: screenexile on May 17, 2021, 11:07:19 PM
Quote from: gallsman on May 17, 2021, 09:02:33 AM
Ep. 5 of Mare of Easttown's a doozy.

f**k yes!!! Had everything that was class.
Class indeed. Especially that bit.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on May 17, 2021, 11:33:32 PM
Quote from: gallsman on May 17, 2021, 09:02:33 AM
Ep. 5 of Mare of Easttown's a doozy.
Can you not restrain yourself from giving away spoilers?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on May 18, 2021, 06:18:19 AM
Quote from: Main Street on May 17, 2021, 11:33:32 PM
Quote from: gallsman on May 17, 2021, 09:02:33 AM
Ep. 5 of Mare of Easttown's a doozy.
Can you not restrain yourself from giving away spoilers?

My plan is to specifically tell you, and only you, what happens in the finale.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JoG2 on May 18, 2021, 07:13:03 AM
Quote from: Jeepers Creepers on May 17, 2021, 09:51:09 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on May 17, 2021, 07:23:00 PM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on May 17, 2021, 02:06:37 PM
I just dont get it. Admittedly only half watching it as its the wifey who watches but all i see is impending doom, then end of scene cut to your blade with the evil face whos concocting her plan.....shes takin her fcukin time with it anyways...

There's always the Disney channel for non impending doom!

It's a dark story were women are put in their place  ;D

Basically the North in 10 years under Poots!

We've said the same watching Handmaid's!  ;D
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: GAABoardMod5 on May 18, 2021, 06:43:04 PM
Main Street and screenexile involved in spoiler activity.

Come on lads, be better than that.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on May 18, 2021, 09:30:04 PM
Quote from: GAABoardMod5 on May 18, 2021, 06:43:04 PM
Main Street and screenexile involved in spoiler activity.

Come on lads, be better than that.
Can we get them banned or locked into a thread with Angelo and Sid for a month?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on May 18, 2021, 09:50:26 PM
I was gonna watch that series as well but theyve ruined it now. Im away to watch Titanic just to see her funbags while i ponder over my decision
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on May 18, 2021, 09:53:44 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on May 18, 2021, 09:30:04 PM
Quote from: GAABoardMod5 on May 18, 2021, 06:43:04 PM
Main Street and screenexile involved in spoiler activity.

Come on lads, be better than that.
Can we get them banned or locked into a thread with Angelo and Sid for a month?

Harsh!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: johnnycool on May 19, 2021, 08:36:58 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on May 18, 2021, 09:30:04 PM
Quote from: GAABoardMod5 on May 18, 2021, 06:43:04 PM
Main Street and screenexile involved in spoiler activity.

Come on lads, be better than that.
Can we get them banned or locked into a thread with Angelo and Sid for a month?

Wonder if it's possible to lock Sid and Angelo into the one only thread while the rest of us watch, like rats in a barrel?

Might be a money spinner as some sort of social media experiment as to who goes (entirely) mad first.

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on May 19, 2021, 10:15:25 AM
Finished the Sopranos (again), how are you meant to go back to ordinary muck after that. I definitely appreciated it more this time round, saw things I never saw before, its just so good on so many levels
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on May 19, 2021, 11:22:18 AM
Quote from: bennydorano on May 19, 2021, 10:15:25 AM
Finished the Sopranos (again), how are you meant to go back to ordinary muck after that. I definitely appreciated it more this time round, saw things I never saw before, its just so good on so many levels

I know exactly what you mean. People going mad about the likes of Line of Duty and it's not even in the same league as the likes of the Sopranos.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: johnnycool on May 19, 2021, 11:45:15 AM
Quote from: JimStynes on May 19, 2021, 11:22:18 AM
Quote from: bennydorano on May 19, 2021, 10:15:25 AM
Finished the Sopranos (again), how are you meant to go back to ordinary muck after that. I definitely appreciated it more this time round, saw things I never saw before, its just so good on so many levels

I know exactly what you mean. People going mad about the likes of Line of Duty and it's not even in the same league as the likes of the Sopranos.

Yer man didn't need to go far for his material;

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Daniel_Morgan (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Daniel_Morgan)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tbrick18 on May 20, 2021, 11:40:57 AM
Just finished watching Your Honour with Brian Cranston.
I really liked it. The ending wasn't what I was expecting!
Doesn't seem to be a plan for season 2 at the minute, but I'd highly recommend it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: GetOverTheBar on May 20, 2021, 11:43:51 AM
Really liked Homeland, was recommended The Americans on the back of that - agree?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on May 20, 2021, 12:52:31 PM
Americans is reeeally slow moving not the same action at all. Still enjoyable and heavy going at the same time imo
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: themac_23 on May 20, 2021, 01:54:42 PM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on May 20, 2021, 12:52:31 PM
Americans is reeeally slow moving not the same action at all. Still enjoyable and heavy going at the same time imo
Loved The Americans, actually quite slow paced at times but really has you gripped too, Stan is a great character, id def recommend it
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on May 20, 2021, 03:15:40 PM
The Underground Railroad on prime is superb! Only up to episode 4 but some great performances and some brutal scenes to sit through.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on May 20, 2021, 05:44:52 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on May 20, 2021, 03:15:40 PM
The Underground Railroad on prime is superb! Only up to episode 4 but some great performances and some brutal scenes to sit through.
You're hardly watching it on Prime.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: armaghniac on May 20, 2021, 06:31:19 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on May 20, 2021, 05:44:52 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on May 20, 2021, 03:15:40 PM
The Underground Railroad on prime is superb! Only up to episode 4 but some great performances and some brutal scenes to sit through.
You're hardly watching it on Prime.

Why do you say this? It has been on Prime for the last few days, or at least my version of Prime.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Norf Tyrone on May 20, 2021, 06:49:17 PM
Quote from: GetOverTheBar on May 20, 2021, 11:43:51 AM
Really liked Homeland, was recommended The Americans on the back of that - agree?

The Spy with Sacha Baron Cohen from the espionage genre is pretty good too.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on May 20, 2021, 07:14:20 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on May 20, 2021, 05:44:52 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on May 20, 2021, 03:15:40 PM
The Underground Railroad on prime is superb! Only up to episode 4 but some great performances and some brutal scenes to sit through.
You're hardly watching it on Prime.

I am surely. No need for a dodgy box anymore.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Farrandeelin on May 20, 2021, 09:15:37 PM
Quien a mato a Sara is very good.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on May 20, 2021, 09:33:48 PM
I'm rewatching Band of Brothers at the moment. Brilliant show.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: An Watcher on May 20, 2021, 10:23:31 PM
Rewatched it a year ago so will leave it a while but a great show. Loved the actual soldiers coming on recounting their experiences
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on May 20, 2021, 10:24:40 PM
Episode 5 of Mare of Easttown!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: RedHand88 on May 20, 2021, 10:49:58 PM
Quote from: laoislad on May 20, 2021, 09:33:48 PM
I'm rewatching Band of Brothers at the moment. Brilliant show.

Fantastic. The attack on Foy is one of the greatest scenes in TV history. Pacific is also good, though not as good as BoB.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on May 20, 2021, 11:48:07 PM
Quote from: laoislad on May 20, 2021, 09:33:48 PM
I'm rewatching Band of Brothers at the moment. Brilliant show.

I've watched it about 100 times and it gets better and better. I love the interviews with the soldiers at the start of each episode. Major Winters was some man!! Can't we count it as a proper series? If so then it's up there as my favourite ever.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on May 28, 2021, 07:04:34 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on May 20, 2021, 11:48:07 PM
Quote from: laoislad on May 20, 2021, 09:33:48 PM
I'm rewatching Band of Brothers at the moment. Brilliant show.

I've watched it about 100 times and it gets better and better. I love the interviews with the soldiers at the start of each episode. Major Winters was some man!! Can't we count it as a proper series? If so then it's up there as my favourite ever.

This is a brilliant YouTube channel for interviews with World War 2 soldiers.
https://youtube.com/c/MemoirsofWWII
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Newbridge Exile on May 30, 2021, 11:48:04 PM
Just finished the final series of The Americans and would have to say it's the best series I have watched in a long long time. it can be a bit of a slow burn at times but the acting , storylines and the 80's soundtrack were a fantastic combination.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on May 31, 2021, 01:18:48 AM
Quote from: Newbridge Exile on May 30, 2021, 11:48:04 PM
Just finished the final series of The Americans and would have to say it's the best series I have watched in a long long time. it can be a bit of a slow burn at times but the acting , storylines and the 80's soundtrack were a fantastic combination.
And the quality was remarkably consistent throughout the 6 series.
I have just started watching The Mosquito Coast, an imaginative take on the book,  it's early days  yet but it looks very good. Some similarities with the Americans, as in the children.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on May 31, 2021, 11:40:07 AM
Perfect finale to Mare of Easttown. It'll clean up in the female anything categories at the Emmys and deservedly so.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Geoff Tipps on May 31, 2021, 12:01:05 PM
Quote from: Newbridge Exile on May 30, 2021, 11:48:04 PM
Just finished the final series of The Americans and would have to say it's the best series I have watched in a long long time. it can be a bit of a slow burn at times but the acting , storylines and the 80's soundtrack were a fantastic combination.

It's just brilliant TV. Up there with the best of them.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Newbridge Exile on May 31, 2021, 12:23:58 PM
Quote from: Main Street on May 31, 2021, 01:18:48 AM
Quote from: Newbridge Exile on May 30, 2021, 11:48:04 PM
Just finished the final series of The Americans and would have to say it's the best series I have watched in a long long time. it can be a bit of a slow burn at times but the acting , storylines and the 80's soundtrack were a fantastic combination.
And the quality was remarkably consistent throughout the 6 series.
I have just started watching The Mosquito Coast, an imaginative take on the book,  it's early days  yet but it looks very good. Some similarities with the Americans, as in the children.
Is Mosquito Coast just on Apple TV?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Newbridge Exile on May 31, 2021, 12:25:09 PM
Quote from: Geoff Tipps on May 31, 2021, 12:01:05 PM
Quote from: Newbridge Exile on May 30, 2021, 11:48:04 PM
Just finished the final series of The Americans and would have to say it's the best series I have watched in a long long time. it can be a bit of a slow burn at times but the acting , storylines and the 80's soundtrack were a fantastic combination.

It's just brilliant TV. Up there with the best of them.
It's up there with the Wire for me
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on May 31, 2021, 12:30:04 PM
Ah lads, catch yourselves on. The Americans is great viewing, thoroughly enjoyable and compelling but quite frequently absolute nonsense. Elizabeth climbing into the trunk of the car in the repair shop and taking the trip into the FBI office makes me laugh every time (which it's not supposed to).

Not a patch on a series like The Wire.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on May 31, 2021, 12:34:11 PM
Mare of Eastwood was ok, but you knew what you were in for in the finale with the timing of certain revelations throughout the last 2 episodes.

The Wire seems to be held on a pedestal in here - good show but wouldn't put it in the top 5.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on May 31, 2021, 12:55:08 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on May 31, 2021, 12:34:11 PM
Mare of Eastwood was ok, but you knew what you were in for in the finale with the timing of certain revelations throughout the last 2 episodes.

The Wire seems to be held on a pedestal in here - good show but wouldn't put it in the top 5.

Lol.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Newbridge Exile on May 31, 2021, 01:09:01 PM
Quote from: gallsman on May 31, 2021, 12:30:04 PM
Ah lads, catch yourselves on. The Americans is great viewing, thoroughly enjoyable and compelling but quite frequently absolute nonsense. Elizabeth climbing into the trunk of the car in the repair shop and taking the trip into the FBI office makes me laugh every time (which it's not supposed to).

Not a patch on a series like The Wire.
Each to their own
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: joemamas on May 31, 2021, 06:05:39 PM
Quote from: Geoff Tipps on May 31, 2021, 12:01:05 PM
Quote from: Newbridge Exile on May 30, 2021, 11:48:04 PM
Just finished the final series of The Americans and would have to say it's the best series I have watched in a long long time. it can be a bit of a slow burn at times but the acting , storylines and the 80's soundtrack were a fantastic combination.

It's just brilliant TV. Up there with the best of them.

+1

Met a guy once who works in secret service or something similar, he did not specifically say. Anyhow, conversation turned to TV series, he said of all the ones (Homeland, 24, Jack Ryan)
the Americans was by far the most realistic.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Geoff Tipps on May 31, 2021, 10:02:53 PM
Quote from: gallsman on May 31, 2021, 12:30:04 PM
Ah lads, catch yourselves on. The Americans is great viewing, thoroughly enjoyable and compelling but quite frequently absolute nonsense. Elizabeth climbing into the trunk of the car in the repair shop and taking the trip into the FBI office makes me laugh every time (which it's not supposed to).

Not a patch on a series like The Wire.

You have seen Season 5 of The Wire, right!?? You know the one where McNulty invents a serial killer because he's pissed off that the police budget was cut. I mean that wasn't nonesense!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on May 31, 2021, 10:33:11 PM
Enjoyed Mare of Easttown
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: An Watcher on May 31, 2021, 10:50:35 PM
Yep the big mare was very good after a dodgy enough first few episodes.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on May 31, 2021, 11:05:45 PM
Quote from: Geoff Tipps on May 31, 2021, 10:02:53 PM
Quote from: gallsman on May 31, 2021, 12:30:04 PM
Ah lads, catch yourselves on. The Americans is great viewing, thoroughly enjoyable and compelling but quite frequently absolute nonsense. Elizabeth climbing into the trunk of the car in the repair shop and taking the trip into the FBI office makes me laugh every time (which it's not supposed to).

Not a patch on a series like The Wire.

You have seen Season 5 of The Wire, right!?? You know the one where McNulty invents a serial killer because he's pissed off that the police budget was cut. I mean that wasn't nonesense!
Spoiler alert! But yes it definitely lost its way by that stage.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on May 31, 2021, 11:25:04 PM
Quote from: An Watcher on May 31, 2021, 10:50:35 PM
Yep the big mare was very good after a dodgy enough first few episodes.

Absolute quality very good series.

Glad they tied up the phone situation as well!!  ;D ;D
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on May 31, 2021, 11:29:50 PM
Quote from: Newbridge Exile on May 31, 2021, 12:23:58 PM
Quote from: Main Street on May 31, 2021, 01:18:48 AM
Quote from: Newbridge Exile on May 30, 2021, 11:48:04 PM
Just finished the final series of The Americans and would have to say it's the best series I have watched in a long long time. it can be a bit of a slow burn at times but the acting , storylines and the 80's soundtrack were a fantastic combination.
And the quality was remarkably consistent throughout the 6 series.
I have just started watching The Mosquito Coast, an imaginative take on the book,  it's early days  yet but it looks very good. Some similarities with the Americans, as in the children.
Is Mosquito Coast just on Apple TV?
I don't know, I'm versed in the olden ways  and the ways of the wise ancestors.  The tech nous to download torrents from the hidden worlds still flows in my veins.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on May 31, 2021, 11:37:54 PM
Quote from: Main Street on May 31, 2021, 11:29:50 PM
Quote from: Newbridge Exile on May 31, 2021, 12:23:58 PM
Quote from: Main Street on May 31, 2021, 01:18:48 AM
Quote from: Newbridge Exile on May 30, 2021, 11:48:04 PM
Just finished the final series of The Americans and would have to say it's the best series I have watched in a long long time. it can be a bit of a slow burn at times but the acting , storylines and the 80's soundtrack were a fantastic combination.
And the quality was remarkably consistent throughout the 6 series.
I have just started watching The Mosquito Coast, an imaginative take on the book,  it's early days  yet but it looks very good. Some similarities with the Americans, as in the children.
Is Mosquito Coast just on Apple TV?
I don't know, I'm versed in the olden ways  and the ways of the wise ancestors.  The tech nous to download torrents from the hidden worlds still flows in my veins.
Limewire?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on May 31, 2021, 11:42:10 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on May 31, 2021, 11:37:54 PM
Quote from: Main Street on May 31, 2021, 11:29:50 PM
Quote from: Newbridge Exile on May 31, 2021, 12:23:58 PM
Quote from: Main Street on May 31, 2021, 01:18:48 AM
Quote from: Newbridge Exile on May 30, 2021, 11:48:04 PM
Just finished the final series of The Americans and would have to say it's the best series I have watched in a long long time. it can be a bit of a slow burn at times but the acting , storylines and the 80's soundtrack were a fantastic combination.
And the quality was remarkably consistent throughout the 6 series.
I have just started watching The Mosquito Coast, an imaginative take on the book,  it's early days  yet but it looks very good. Some similarities with the Americans, as in the children.
Is Mosquito Coast just on Apple TV?
I don't know, I'm versed in the olden ways  and the ways of the wise ancestors.  The tech nous to download torrents from the hidden worlds still flows in my veins.
Limewire?
Yes,  most current programs/films  can be DL from Limewire.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on June 01, 2021, 01:22:31 AM
Quote from: joemamas on May 31, 2021, 06:05:39 PM
Quote from: Geoff Tipps on May 31, 2021, 12:01:05 PM
Quote from: Newbridge Exile on May 30, 2021, 11:48:04 PM
Just finished the final series of The Americans and would have to say it's the best series I have watched in a long long time. it can be a bit of a slow burn at times but the acting , storylines and the 80's soundtrack were a fantastic combination.

It's just brilliant TV. Up there with the best of them.

+1

Met a guy once who works in secret service or something similar, he did not specifically say. Anyhow, conversation turned to TV series, he said of all the ones (Homeland, 24, Jack Ryan)
the Americans was by far the most realistic.
Maybe in comparison to those examples, but it wasn't realistic at all  as in resembling the true stories of what actually happened,  but it was an excellent drama series  which eventually took on the serious question of 'what about the children?'.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on June 01, 2021, 01:33:25 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on May 31, 2021, 11:05:45 PM
Quote from: Geoff Tipps on May 31, 2021, 10:02:53 PM
Quote from: gallsman on May 31, 2021, 12:30:04 PM
Ah lads, catch yourselves on. The Americans is great viewing, thoroughly enjoyable and compelling but quite frequently absolute nonsense. Elizabeth climbing into the trunk of the car in the repair shop and taking the trip into the FBI office makes me laugh every time (which it's not supposed to).

Not a patch on a series like The Wire.

You have seen Season 5 of The Wire, right!?? You know the one where McNulty invents a serial killer because he's pissed off that the police budget was cut. I mean that wasn't nonesense!
Spoiler alert! But yes it definitely lost its way by that stage.
Series 5??
No spoiler alert, but murders aplenty were happening and nobody gave a sh8t because they were drug /gang/black related.
And Omar??? the hit man on his tail??   and just  how Omar's life was inauspiciously  ended and people fawn about the ending of the Sopranos?

Even on its worst episode, the Wire towered above the mire
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on June 01, 2021, 09:22:51 AM
The Americans?  First series was decent.  I gave up on it soon after.

Mare was good viewing alright.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on June 01, 2021, 11:02:37 AM
I've said it a number of times in this thread and, granted The Americans is set in the 80s so technology has changed things massively, but if you want a great show that actually portrays spycraft accurately, watch The Bureau (Le Bureau des Légendes).
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: J70 on June 01, 2021, 05:33:34 PM
Mare of Eastown was excellent overall. Good story and script, excellent acting. Kate Winslet even had the Philly accent down.

Don't know what the f**k HBO are up to though. All of their online apps crashed, nationwide in the US, on Sunday night the second the finale was about to start. Not the first time its happened to them either with popular series.

I ended watching the finale Monday morning (Memorial Day holiday).

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: LilySavage on June 05, 2021, 12:55:10 AM
Just finished Mare of Easttown and I wont be recommending it. A bog standard episode of Law and Order beats it. Very overrated imo.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Ronnie on June 05, 2021, 03:00:59 AM
True Detective
The Killing
The Crown
The Bridge
Faulty Tours

In that order.  Originals only.  No 2nd series crap
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on June 06, 2021, 12:15:44 AM
The Pact on BBC. 6 episodes of pure sh*te.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jell 0 Biafra on June 06, 2021, 12:19:18 AM
Quote from: lurganblue on June 06, 2021, 12:15:44 AM
The Pact on BBC. 6 episodes of pure sh*te.

So why did you watch all 6?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Windmill abu on June 06, 2021, 10:13:31 PM
Just watched "Time" episode 1 on BBC. It has the makings of the best drama series of the year. Sean Bean is excellent and Stephen Graham is even better. It is grim but keeps you engaged with the back stories.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on June 06, 2021, 10:28:13 PM
Quote from: Windmill abu on June 06, 2021, 10:13:31 PM
Just watched "Time" episode 1 on BBC. It has the makings of the best drama series of the year. Sean Bean is excellent and Stephen Graham is even better. It is grim but keeps you engaged with the back stories.
Have it taped on the basis that if it has both those actors it is already off to a good start. With those 2 acting and Jimmy McGovern behind it, I'd guess at it being "gritty".
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on June 07, 2021, 10:22:41 AM
Quote from: Jell 0 Biafra on June 06, 2021, 12:19:18 AM
Quote from: lurganblue on June 06, 2021, 12:15:44 AM
The Pact on BBC. 6 episodes of pure sh*te.

So why did you watch all 6?

I'm nothing if not committed  ;)

Watched the first episode of Time last night too. Absolutely brilliant.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Newbridge Exile on June 07, 2021, 01:18:38 PM
Just watched Tehran on Apple TV  over the  weekend, its was entertaining with plenty of twists and was a change from the norm for an espionage  thriller with Mossad and the Iranian Revolutionary guard being the  protagonists.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on June 07, 2021, 10:37:27 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on June 06, 2021, 10:28:13 PM
Quote from: Windmill abu on June 06, 2021, 10:13:31 PM
Just watched "Time" episode 1 on BBC. It has the makings of the best drama series of the year. Sean Bean is excellent and Stephen Graham is even better. It is grim but keeps you engaged with the back stories.
Have it taped on the basis that if it has both those actors it is already off to a good start. With those 2 acting and Jimmy McGovern behind it, I'd guess at it being "gritty".

Just finished it ... happy happy Funtime!!

Very raw brilliant piece of work and the 2 lads put in a shift... worth a watch!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on June 07, 2021, 10:41:47 PM
Watching Motherland, easy exaggerated watch of life of trying to kids to school and looked after
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on June 07, 2021, 10:51:43 PM
Quote from: screenexile on June 07, 2021, 10:37:27 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on June 06, 2021, 10:28:13 PM
Quote from: Windmill abu on June 06, 2021, 10:13:31 PM
Just watched "Time" episode 1 on BBC. It has the makings of the best drama series of the year. Sean Bean is excellent and Stephen Graham is even better. It is grim but keeps you engaged with the back stories.
Have it taped on the basis that if it has both those actors it is already off to a good start. With those 2 acting and Jimmy McGovern behind it, I'd guess at it being "gritty".

Just finished it ... happy happy Funtime!!

Very raw brilliant piece of work and the 2 lads put in a shift... worth a watch!
:D Will watch it when she finishes The Crown.  ::)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Taylor on June 08, 2021, 07:53:13 AM
Finished Mare Of Easttown.

Good show with a few plot twists.

Mare's mother steals almost every scene she is in
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: KickItInAndStartClapping on June 08, 2021, 10:50:05 AM
Breaking bad excellent viewing IMO
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on June 08, 2021, 01:56:47 PM
Quote from: KickItInAndStartClapping on June 08, 2021, 10:50:05 AM
Breaking bad excellent viewing IMO

It's widely regarded as one of the greatest shows off all time.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: KickItInAndStartClapping on June 08, 2021, 02:07:00 PM
Quote from: gallsman on June 08, 2021, 01:56:47 PM
Quote from: KickItInAndStartClapping on June 08, 2021, 10:50:05 AM
Breaking bad excellent viewing IMO

It's widely regarded as one of the greatest shows off all time.

I would agree with that statement. I personally believe Prison break is overrated as it has an extremely steep decline after its 1st season(which is excellent) which can't be compared to any other show. Season 3 was particularly dry.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bigarsedkeeper on June 09, 2021, 11:17:20 AM
Quote from: Windmill abu on June 06, 2021, 10:13:31 PM
Just watched "Time" episode 1 on BBC. It has the makings of the best drama series of the year. Sean Bean is excellent and Stephen Graham is even better. It is grim but keeps you engaged with the back stories.

Watched the first one last night and thought it was very good. Tough watching at times.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on June 09, 2021, 11:20:19 AM
Quote from: bigarsedkeeper on June 09, 2021, 11:17:20 AM
Quote from: Windmill abu on June 06, 2021, 10:13:31 PM
Just watched "Time" episode 1 on BBC. It has the makings of the best drama series of the year. Sean Bean is excellent and Stephen Graham is even better. It is grim but keeps you engaged with the back stories.

Watched the first one last night and thought it was very good. Tough watching at times.

Continues like that.  Such a sad and hard hitting tale. Some great characters and very well acted.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bigarsedkeeper on June 09, 2021, 11:27:20 AM
Started watching Sweet Tooth on Netflix with the kids at the weekend. Only a couple of episodes in but it's interesting. Some bits not for small kids. Set on a book about a world changing virus off all things.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on June 10, 2021, 01:23:13 AM
Quote from: lurganblue on June 09, 2021, 11:20:19 AM
Quote from: bigarsedkeeper on June 09, 2021, 11:17:20 AM
Quote from: Windmill abu on June 06, 2021, 10:13:31 PM
Just watched "Time" episode 1 on BBC. It has the makings of the best drama series of the year. Sean Bean is excellent and Stephen Graham is even better. It is grim but keeps you engaged with the back stories.

Watched the first one last night and thought it was very good. Tough watching at times.

Continues like that.  Such a sad and hard hitting tale. Some great characters and very well acted.
True Grit from Jimmy
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on June 10, 2021, 06:03:02 AM
Quote from: lurganblue on June 09, 2021, 11:20:19 AM
Quote from: bigarsedkeeper on June 09, 2021, 11:17:20 AM
Quote from: Windmill abu on June 06, 2021, 10:13:31 PM
Just watched "Time" episode 1 on BBC. It has the makings of the best drama series of the year. Sean Bean is excellent and Stephen Graham is even better. It is grim but keeps you engaged with the back stories.

Watched the first one last night and thought it was very good. Tough watching at times.

Continues like that.  Such a sad and hard hitting tale. Some great characters and very well acted.

I was surprised how good this show is, hadn't heard much talk about it apart from on here. Sean Bean was excellent as well.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gawa316 on June 10, 2021, 06:49:20 AM
Quote from: Taylor on June 08, 2021, 07:53:13 AM
Finished Mare Of Easttown.

Good show with a few plot twists.

Mare's mother steals almost every scene she is in

Loved the show...binged it in 3 days
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: themac_23 on June 10, 2021, 10:42:00 AM
Watched the first 4 episodes of the Crystal Palace documentary on prime, good so far, good insight and class how their fans helped get the ground sold to the owners for a decent price. Ian Holloway is some laugh, good watch id recommend it
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on June 16, 2021, 08:51:57 PM
Thought Handmaids tale was very tame this series was beginning to think it had lost its edge... I needn't have worried!!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on June 16, 2021, 09:39:49 PM
Quote from: screenexile on June 16, 2021, 08:51:57 PM
Thought Handmaids tale was very tame this series was beginning to think it had lost its edge... I needn't have worried!!!

It's been awful since the first season but this one is laughably bad. Getting very tired of Elisabeth Moss directing herself to stare endlessly into the camera.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on June 16, 2021, 09:43:21 PM
Quote from: joemamas on May 31, 2021, 06:05:39 PM
Quote from: Geoff Tipps on May 31, 2021, 12:01:05 PM
Quote from: Newbridge Exile on May 30, 2021, 11:48:04 PM
Just finished the final series of The Americans and would have to say it's the best series I have watched in a long long time. it can be a bit of a slow burn at times but the acting , storylines and the 80's soundtrack were a fantastic combination.

It's just brilliant TV. Up there with the best of them.

+1

Met a guy once who works in secret service or something similar, he did not specifically say. Anyhow, conversation turned to TV series, he said of all the ones (Homeland, 24, Jack Ryan)
the Americans was by far the most realistic.

Been watching the Americans again after it came up here. Third time going through it. Up to Season 2 Episode 9. Have lost count of how many people they've killed. They just snuck into a covert Contra training camp and killed 6 people.

Very realistic.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: thewobbler on June 16, 2021, 09:49:15 PM
I've started Americans and I'm enjoying it. But it does have a Sons of Anarchy style lack of awareness that they're basically the basic serial killers in history
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on June 16, 2021, 09:49:57 PM
This Horizon programme on BBC2 looks interesting.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on June 16, 2021, 09:58:43 PM
Quote from: gallsman on June 16, 2021, 09:43:21 PM
Quote from: joemamas on May 31, 2021, 06:05:39 PM
Quote from: Geoff Tipps on May 31, 2021, 12:01:05 PM
Quote from: Newbridge Exile on May 30, 2021, 11:48:04 PM
Just finished the final series of The Americans and would have to say it's the best series I have watched in a long long time. it can be a bit of a slow burn at times but the acting , storylines and the 80's soundtrack were a fantastic combination.

It's just brilliant TV. Up there with the best of them.

+1

Met a guy once who works in secret service or something similar, he did not specifically say. Anyhow, conversation turned to TV series, he said of all the ones (Homeland, 24, Jack Ryan)
the Americans was by far the most realistic.

Been watching the Americans again after it came up here. Third time going through it. Up to Season 2 Episode 9. Have lost count of how many people they've killed. They just snuck into a covert Contra training camp and killed 6 people.

Very realistic.
The couple who its sorta based upon were according to neighbours very quiet and in no way up the sheanigans of the Americans duo. But there are themes taken on by the series such as the children, sleeper spies having children!!!  and did anybody consider how that would affect the children.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Franko on June 22, 2021, 02:10:51 PM
The Jeremy Clarkson farming thing on prime is very good.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on June 22, 2021, 05:27:28 PM
Quote from: Franko on June 22, 2021, 02:10:51 PM
The Jeremy Clarkson farming thing on prime is very good.
It is. Watched first episode last night and thought it was excellent. From the reviews I've read it seems to be going down well with farmers and non-farmers
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on July 04, 2021, 01:16:56 AM
I watched Tehran on Newbridge Exile's recommendation, I thought it to be excellent viewing, in the genre of The Bureau (French).
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ardtole on July 04, 2021, 09:55:34 AM
Where can you watch the Americans, i dont see it on netflix at the minute.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Saffrongael on July 04, 2021, 10:32:12 AM
Quote from: ardtole on July 04, 2021, 09:55:34 AM
Where can you watch the Americans, i dont see it on netflix at the minute.

It's on Amazon Prime but you have to pay
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Newbridge Exile on July 04, 2021, 11:59:34 AM
Quote from: Saffrongael on July 04, 2021, 10:32:12 AM
Quote from: ardtole on July 04, 2021, 09:55:34 AM
Where can you watch the Americans, i dont see it on netflix at the minute.

It's on Amazon Prime but you have to pay
Its on Starz as well
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Targetman on July 04, 2021, 08:44:41 PM
Anybody watch Startup on Netflix, third season is on Amazon Prime, found it decent enough
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: joemamas on July 04, 2021, 10:58:42 PM
Quote from: Saffrongael on July 04, 2021, 10:32:12 AM
Quote from: ardtole on July 04, 2021, 09:55:34 AM
Where can you watch the Americans, i dont see it on netflix at the minute.

It's on Amazon Prime but you have to pay

Well worth it, a little slow in the beginning but one of the best I have seen. Smoking hot Keri Russell does not hurt.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: BenDover on July 05, 2021, 08:43:10 AM
Quote from: Targetman on July 04, 2021, 08:44:41 PM
Anybody watch Startup on Netflix, third season is on Amazon Prime, found it decent enough

ah feck, just started S2, without Prime anywhere else I can view S3 when the time comes?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Targetman on July 05, 2021, 01:30:57 PM
Don't know of any other way to watch 3rd series, Martin Freeman's character is some change from he was in The Office, its a really good watch
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Rudi on July 06, 2021, 03:24:09 PM
Sophie a murder in west Cork on Netflix is worth a watch. Bizarre in many ways, from a key witness retracting an initial statement, Bailey was an eccentric character, Sophie seen a ghostly figure,  which legends believe result in imminent death, the French courts conviction in absentia, the gross incompetence of the Gardai & many other fine details. Baileys partner Jules sticking by him despite his erratic & violent behaviour, she left him in April of this year.
Mad stuff altogether, fact is stranger than fiction.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on July 06, 2021, 04:25:54 PM
Quote from: Rudi on July 06, 2021, 03:24:09 PM
Sophie a murder in west Cork on Netflix is worth a watch. Bizarre in many ways, from a key witness retracting an initial statement, Bailey was an eccentric character, Sophie seen a ghostly figure,  which legends believe result in imminent death, the French courts conviction in absentia, the gross incompetence of the Gardai & many other fine details. Baileys partner Jules sticking by him despite his erratic & violent behaviour, she left him in April of this year.
Mad stuff altogether, fact is stranger than fiction.

Surprised this hasn't got a thread of its own. Intriguing story with so many questions and bizarre characters.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: J70 on July 06, 2021, 04:36:47 PM
It all hinges on that shopkeeper who retracted her statement.

She was the one who came forward in the first place, she stood by her statement for years, complaining, on camera, about him threatening her.

Then she suddenly turns around and retracts it, claiming there was no intimidation whatsoever?

Bailey might not have been convicted, but surely there was enough grounds there to put him on trial in Ireland, at least before she retracted her statement?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Rudi on July 06, 2021, 05:54:03 PM
Huge amount of English people living in the West Cork area taking part in the documentary. Maybe the locals were keen to avoid the limelight or possible intimidation by Bailey. If Bailey is innocent his life has been ruined.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: J70 on July 06, 2021, 06:28:17 PM
Quote from: Rudi on July 06, 2021, 05:54:03 PM
Huge amount of English people living in the West Cork area taking part in the documentary. Maybe the locals were keen to avoid the limelight or possible intimidation by Bailey. If Bailey is innocent his life has been ruined.

The Netflix show didn't do him any favours.

Whether its a true representation of the facts, I've no idea.

However, he was convicted in absentia in France (albeit with no defense presented - although you'd have to wonder why not?), while he lost both civil suits he brought before and after Ms. Farrell's retraction.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on July 06, 2021, 07:05:20 PM
In the Jim Sheridan doc, the main Garda detective in the investigation was interviewed a number of times, the last one was chilling, he exuded a real 'Heavy Gang' vibe. Despite the scant evidence he more or less said he went for Bailey as a main suspect  and was prepared to go to any length to fix the case against him because it was justified,
that real evidence against a killer is almost  impossible to find. 
The standard of some of the high profile  Garda investigatins over the decades have been appalling.
The Garda investigation into this murder ranks alongside, both the Sallins train robbery and the Kerry Babies.

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Hound on July 06, 2021, 08:09:43 PM
Mick Clifford was interviewed about the Sophie case on Dunphy's podcast last week. He's followed it closely from the start and was in full agreement with the DPP that there wasn't anywhere near enough evidence to proceed with a trial.

The guards decided it was Bailey from very early on, despite zero physical evidence. They ignored anything that may have pointed in a different direction. They offered drugs and money to one English dude to testify against him!

Clifford was over there for the French trial and said it was a complete farce.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Newbridge Exile on July 06, 2021, 08:41:01 PM
Quote from: Main Street on July 04, 2021, 01:16:56 AM
I watched Tehran on Newbridge Exile's recommendation, I thought it to be excellent viewing, in the genre of The Bureau (French).
Glad you enjoyed it
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Rudi on July 09, 2021, 12:34:37 PM
Quote from: J70 on July 06, 2021, 04:36:47 PM
It all hinges on that shopkeeper who retracted her statement.

She was the one who came forward in the first place, she stood by her statement for years, complaining, on camera, about him threatening her.

Then she suddenly turns around and retracts it, claiming there was no intimidation whatsoever?

Bailey might not have been convicted, but surely there was enough grounds there to put him on trial in Ireland, at least before she retracted her statement?

She was meeting a man (not her husband or Bailey) at the bridge location. Supposedly the Gardai threatened to go to her husband & let him know about her meeting a man late at night, if she didn't put Bailey near the murder scene. They had it in for Bailey & possibly were keen/ corrupt in adding some real evidence instead of purely circumstantial.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: maddog on July 09, 2021, 02:35:49 PM
Anyone tried Katla on Netflix. Icelandic show. Have done about 6 episodes so far a bit like that french show the Returned / Les Revenants. Enjoying it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: J70 on July 09, 2021, 02:50:47 PM
Quote from: Rudi on July 09, 2021, 12:34:37 PM
Quote from: J70 on July 06, 2021, 04:36:47 PM
It all hinges on that shopkeeper who retracted her statement.

She was the one who came forward in the first place, she stood by her statement for years, complaining, on camera, about him threatening her.

Then she suddenly turns around and retracts it, claiming there was no intimidation whatsoever?

Bailey might not have been convicted, but surely there was enough grounds there to put him on trial in Ireland, at least before she retracted her statement?

She was meeting a man (not her husband or Bailey) at the bridge location. Supposedly the Gardai threatened to go to her husband & let him know about her meeting a man late at night, if she didn't put Bailey near the murder scene. They had it in for Bailey & possibly were keen/ corrupt in adding some real evidence instead of purely circumstantial.

I did not know the allegation about the Gardai threatening her. In the Netflix doc, the head cop (can't remember his name) was adamant that SHE came to them with the info. It was also claimed earlier in the show that she tried to do so anonymously at first.

Haven't seen the Sheridan doc yet (which I understand Bailey participated in more than the Netflix one). Not sure if its available over here in the states, but will check it out if so.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on July 13, 2021, 12:56:16 PM
Quote from: J70 on July 09, 2021, 02:50:47 PM
Quote from: Rudi on July 09, 2021, 12:34:37 PM
Quote from: J70 on July 06, 2021, 04:36:47 PM
It all hinges on that shopkeeper who retracted her statement.

She was the one who came forward in the first place, she stood by her statement for years, complaining, on camera, about him threatening her.

Then she suddenly turns around and retracts it, claiming there was no intimidation whatsoever?

Bailey might not have been convicted, but surely there was enough grounds there to put him on trial in Ireland, at least before she retracted her statement?

She was meeting a man (not her husband or Bailey) at the bridge location. Supposedly the Gardai threatened to go to her husband & let him know about her meeting a man late at night, if she didn't put Bailey near the murder scene. They had it in for Bailey & possibly were keen/ corrupt in adding some real evidence instead of purely circumstantial.

I did not know the allegation about the Gardai threatening her. In the Netflix doc, the head cop (can't remember his name) was adamant that SHE came to them with the info. It was also claimed earlier in the show that she tried to do so anonymously at first.

Haven't seen the Sheridan doc yet (which I understand Bailey participated in more than the Netflix one). Not sure if its available over here in the states, but will check it out if so.
The thing is the investigation hung its hat on her evidence which she later retracted , strangely her new sensational evidence was declared unsound  while her original. evidence was still held in high esteem. Add to that, the evidence of the witness (drug cases outstanding) who claimed he was forced to give evidence incriminating Bailey which he  soon retracted. The Gardai tried to fix the case against Bailey and the head garda literally  stated on the Sheridan doc that those methods were justified because nobody ever walks in and offers 100%  sound eye witness evidence.
The entire garda investigation into Bailey then becomes toxic.   
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on July 13, 2021, 01:00:10 PM
The Netflix documentary didn't seem to imply that her initial testimony was made up.  That is the main piece of evidence that made me feel it was Bailey - if that didn't happen, then there is nothing really.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: RedHand88 on July 28, 2021, 10:36:06 AM
Just starting my second self isolation period. Any good recommendations?? Is the Clarkson farm one any use?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on July 28, 2021, 10:56:30 AM
Quote from: RedHand88 on July 28, 2021, 10:36:06 AM
Just starting my second self isolation period. Any good recommendations?? Is the Clarkson farm one any use?

I really enjoyed the Clarkson show. I don't know how he could be bothered starting to farm at his age. The Amazon deal must have paid well!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on July 28, 2021, 11:07:54 AM
Quote from: RedHand88 on July 28, 2021, 10:36:06 AM
Just starting my second self isolation period. Any good recommendations?? Is the Clarkson farm one any use?

Pinged or covid yourself?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on July 28, 2021, 11:10:37 AM
City on a Hill. I have 2 left to watch in the series.  What a performance from Kevin Bacon.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Kidder81 on July 28, 2021, 11:30:54 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on July 13, 2021, 01:00:10 PM
The Netflix documentary didn't seem to imply that her initial testimony was made up.  That is the main piece of evidence that made me feel it was Bailey - if that didn't happen, then there is nothing really.

Was Bailey burning all his clothes and boots in his back garden not a bit strange ?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bigarsedkeeper on July 28, 2021, 11:42:46 AM
Quote from: Kidder81 on July 28, 2021, 11:30:54 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on July 13, 2021, 01:00:10 PM
The Netflix documentary didn't seem to imply that her initial testimony was made up.  That is the main piece of evidence that made me feel it was Bailey - if that didn't happen, then there is nothing really.

Was Bailey burning all his clothes and boots in his back garden not a bit strange ?

There was a lot strange about him and the whole case. Either he was guilty or he was mentally disturbed enough to put himself in the story front and centre.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on July 28, 2021, 12:15:04 PM
My view is that he's intentionally put himself into a story he's spent his whole life trying to write.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Man Marker on July 28, 2021, 12:25:07 PM
I have really enjoyed watching Bosch on Prime, started season 7 this week. Excellent show.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bigarsedkeeper on July 28, 2021, 12:27:34 PM
Quote from: Jeepers Creepers on July 28, 2021, 12:15:04 PM
My view is that he's intentionally put himself into a story he's spent his whole life trying to write.
I tend to agree. I really felt for the woman's family in the whole thing and that bollox walking round milking the story didn't help anything. If anything he got in the way of the investigation.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: RedHand88 on July 28, 2021, 12:29:27 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on July 28, 2021, 11:07:54 AM
Quote from: RedHand88 on July 28, 2021, 10:36:06 AM
Just starting my second self isolation period. Any good recommendations?? Is the Clarkson farm one any use?

Pinged or covid yourself?

Household member/ close contact has tested positive on PCR. This was after 4 lateral flows across 2 days, only 1 of which was positive.
I have a PCR this afternoon.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Hound on July 28, 2021, 03:27:58 PM
Quote from: Kidder81 on July 28, 2021, 11:30:54 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on July 13, 2021, 01:00:10 PM
The Netflix documentary didn't seem to imply that her initial testimony was made up.  That is the main piece of evidence that made me feel it was Bailey - if that didn't happen, then there is nothing really.

Was Bailey burning all his clothes and boots in his back garden not a bit strange ?

The Sky and Netflix documentaries both seemed fair and impartial if you just watched one, but having watched both I realised they are both biased (Sky/Sheridan for Bailey and Netflix against Bailey). Not hugely biased, just enough to persuade the viewer to lean one way or the other.

The main difference was the Marie Farrell testimony. With Sky, they very much implied the first statement was the lie and the retraction was the truth. Netflix the exact opposite.

Personally I believed Marie Farrell on Sky when she said she was bullied by the cops. She initially said the guy standing across from the shop trailling Sophie was 5'8 and the guards made her change the story. Bailey is 6'2 or 6'3 and couldn't really be mistaken for 5'8. Also the location (the bridge) where Farrell spotted the person on the night, was the opposite direction to where Bailey would have been if travelling from Sophie's to his own house.

The burning of the clothes is a big piece of circumstantial evidence against Bailey. It was dealt with very quickly on Sky, with Bailey saying that it happened at least a week prior to the murder. Whereas Netflix had an eye witness say it happened the day after.

The cops never finding the other passenger in Marie Farrell's car, and in particular, not taking photos of Bailey's injuries/scratches (they drew a picture!) was bordering on unbelievable, even though it's clearly factual!

Netflix (and the French courts) treating as truth the statement from Sophie's friend saying that in the lead up to the French trial, 24 years after the murder, that she suddenly remembered that Sophie called her the day before the murder and expressed concern about an English poet, was the biggest piece of nonsense of either show.

Bailey definitely slimebag, even if he didnt do it. The main guard is a slimebag too! And Sophie's hubby! Sophie's parents and son went through absolute hell and dealt with things with pure dignity. They are the three I have most sympathy with.

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Newbridge Exile on July 28, 2021, 05:00:19 PM
Quote from: Hound on July 28, 2021, 03:27:58 PM
Quote from: Kidder81 on July 28, 2021, 11:30:54 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on July 13, 2021, 01:00:10 PM
The Netflix documentary didn't seem to imply that her initial testimony was made up.  That is the main piece of evidence that made me feel it was Bailey - if that didn't happen, then there is nothing really.

Was Bailey burning all his clothes and boots in his back garden not a bit strange ?

The Sky and Netflix documentaries both seemed fair and impartial if you just watched one, but having watched both I realised they are both biased (Sky/Sheridan for Bailey and Netflix against Bailey). Not hugely biased, just enough to persuade the viewer to lean one way or the other.

The main difference was the Marie Farrell testimony. With Sky, they very much implied the first statement was the lie and the retraction was the truth. Netflix the exact opposite.

Personally I believed Marie Farrell on Sky when she said she was bullied by the cops. She initially said the guy standing across from the shop trailling Sophie was 5'8 and the guards made her change the story. Bailey is 6'2 or 6'3 and couldn't really be mistaken for 5'8. Also the location (the bridge) where Farrell spotted the person on the night, was the opposite direction to where Bailey would have been if travelling from Sophie's to his own house.

The burning of the clothes is a big piece of circumstantial evidence against Bailey. It was dealt with very quickly on Sky, with Bailey saying that it happened at least a week prior to the murder. Whereas Netflix had an eye witness say it happened the day after.

The cops never finding the other passenger in Marie Farrell's car, and in particular, not taking photos of Bailey's injuries/scratches (they drew a picture!) was bordering on unbelievable, even though it's clearly factual!

Netflix (and the French courts) treating as truth the statement from Sophie's friend saying that in the lead up to the French trial, 24 years after the murder, that she suddenly remembered that Sophie called her the day before the murder and expressed concern about an English poet, was the biggest piece of nonsense of either show.

Bailey definitely slimebag, even if he didnt do it. The main guard is a slimebag too! And Sophie's hubby! Sophie's parents and son went through absolute hell and dealt with things with pure dignity. They are the three I have most sympathy with.
The "West Cork" podcast series  is really worth a listen,  its very balanced and goes into a lot of detail
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on July 28, 2021, 09:29:02 PM
Quote from: RedHand88 on July 28, 2021, 10:36:06 AM
Just starting my second self isolation period. Any good recommendations?? Is the Clarkson farm one any use?
Absolutely. Well worth watching. There is some contrived nonsense that you'd see in Top Gear but it has done well because it shows a real insight into a lot of the issues farmers face. Would recommend it to anyone.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on August 03, 2021, 09:51:30 PM
The White Lotus is elite tier comedy from HBO.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Rudi on August 05, 2021, 03:48:46 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on June 22, 2021, 05:27:28 PM
Quote from: Franko on June 22, 2021, 02:10:51 PM
The Jeremy Clarkson farming thing on prime is very good.
It is. Watched first episode last night and thought it was excellent. From the reviews I've read it seems to be going down well with farmers and non-farmers

Excellent show & that's from a fella who spent many a happy day / night working on a farm. No money in it but plenty of real life friends & happiness. The weather makes or breaks you at times. Hard to beat the care free feeling of driving down a field in a cabless Massey, sun on your back.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on August 05, 2021, 04:09:36 PM
Any Stranger things fans? Started watching it last month, finished it yesterday, if you are into that stuff and the 80's music along with some of the nerdy stuff of the 80's you'll enjoy this
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bigarsedkeeper on August 05, 2021, 04:47:52 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on August 05, 2021, 04:09:36 PM
Any Stranger things fans? Started watching it last month, finished it yesterday, if you are into that stuff and the 80's music along with some of the nerdy stuff of the 80's you'll enjoy this

Loved Stranger Things. Watched the whole thing twice because the daughter wanted to watch it a few months ago.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on August 05, 2021, 05:17:40 PM
Wrong thread but Summer of 84 is a good film that is set in tye 80s and has all the Stranger Things 80s type nostalgia too.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JoG2 on August 08, 2021, 12:44:53 PM
Quote from: gallsman on August 03, 2021, 09:51:30 PM
The White Lotus is elite tier comedy from HBO.

Cheers for the heads up, superb show. Episode 5 online today at some stage Gallsman? Armond is a great character
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on August 08, 2021, 02:37:14 PM
Quote from: gallsman on August 03, 2021, 09:51:30 PM
The White Lotus is elite tier comedy from HBO.

Where do I find this?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on August 08, 2021, 05:53:18 PM
Have watched a few episodes of Beck, a Swedish cop series and found it to be pretty decent. Considering going back to the start as I'm st S8. Anyone seen it and worth going back to?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on August 08, 2021, 06:53:11 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on August 08, 2021, 05:53:18 PM
Have watched a few episodes of Beck, a Swedish cop series and found it to be pretty decent. Considering going back to the start as I'm st S8. Anyone seen it and worth going back to?
its a similar scene but a good bit better,  as in more original - better plots, his sidkick in the early era had more about him.  The hallmark swedish cop. drama series is Wallander, Beck is way off that pace.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on August 08, 2021, 06:58:49 PM
Quote from: Main Street on August 08, 2021, 06:53:11 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on August 08, 2021, 05:53:18 PM
Have watched a few episodes of Beck, a Swedish cop series and found it to be pretty decent. Considering going back to the start as I'm st S8. Anyone seen it and worth going back to?
its a similar scene but a good bit better,  as in more original - better plots, his sidkick in the early era had more about him.  The hallmark swedish cop. drama series is Wallander, Beck is way off that pace.
Cheers. Might give it a lash and then move onto Wallander as pretty sure I've only seen a few of the Swedish version (seen all the Branaghs).
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on August 08, 2021, 11:07:34 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on August 08, 2021, 02:37:14 PM
Quote from: gallsman on August 03, 2021, 09:51:30 PM
The White Lotus is elite tier comedy from HBO.

Where do I find this?

Presumably Sky Atlantic as it's HBO? Otherwise sail the seven seas.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on August 08, 2021, 11:08:17 PM
Quote from: JoG2 on August 08, 2021, 12:44:53 PM
Quote from: gallsman on August 03, 2021, 09:51:30 PM
The White Lotus is elite tier comedy from HBO.

Cheers for the heads up, superb show. Episode 5 online today at some stage Gallsman? Armond is a great character

Airs Sunday night in the US, so available Monday to us mere mortals.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jonkunlon on August 11, 2021, 08:59:02 PM
This is England  -  is one of the most powerful dramas I have watched. Make sure to watch it in the correct order: This is England (movie), This is England 86, This is England 88, This is England 90. Available on All 4 Player.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Kidder81 on August 11, 2021, 09:10:48 PM
Quote from: Jonkunlon on August 11, 2021, 08:59:02 PM
This is England  -  is one of the most powerful dramas I have watched. Make sure to watch it in the correct order: This is England (movie), This is England 86, This is England 88, This is England 90. Available on All 4 Player.

Jordan Pickfords big acting break
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on August 11, 2021, 09:10:54 PM
Quote from: Jonkunlon on August 11, 2021, 08:59:02 PM
This is England  -  is one of the most powerful dramas I have watched. Make sure to watch it in the correct order: This is England (movie), This is England 86, This is England 88, This is England 90. Available on All 4 Player.

Pretty much all of Shane Meadows' stuff is brilliant check out The Virtues and Dead Mans Shoes!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jonkunlon on August 11, 2021, 09:31:01 PM
I have watched The Virtues but not Dead Man's Shoes. Where can I watch it? Virtues was very good.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on August 11, 2021, 11:00:11 PM
Dead Mans Shoes - quality. Chilling
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on August 12, 2021, 12:11:21 AM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on August 11, 2021, 11:00:11 PM
Dead Mans Shoes - quality. Chilling
I thought I had stumbled onto Page 1 of the Movie Recommendations thread! Agree, great show.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tbrick18 on August 12, 2021, 11:50:32 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on August 12, 2021, 12:11:21 AM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on August 11, 2021, 11:00:11 PM
Dead Mans Shoes - quality. Chilling
I thought I had stumbled onto Page 1 of the Movie Recommendations thread! Agree, great show.

Dead Man's Shoes is brilliant.
Haven't watched This is England. Must try it out.

One of my older kids is now of an age to watch the Walking Dead, so I started it with him the other night. He loves it, and to be fair, the early seasons were quite good.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: An Watcher on August 12, 2021, 01:29:14 PM
Dead Man's Shoes, 57% on Rotten Tomatoes.  Not great
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: J70 on August 12, 2021, 03:27:50 PM
Anyone been watching The White Lotus?

Its on HBO. Not sure if its reached Ireland/UK, but if it does, check it out.

https://www.hbo.com/the-white-lotus (https://www.hbo.com/the-white-lotus)

Very funny satire about rich white people and their interactions with the staff at an exclusive hotel in Hawaii.

Aussie actor, Murray Bartlett is hilarious as the brown-nosing hotel manager falling off the wagon when he scores a lost backpack full of drugs.

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on August 12, 2021, 04:24:41 PM
Quote from: J70 on August 12, 2021, 03:27:50 PM
Anyone been watching The White Lotus?

Its on HBO. Not sure if its reached Ireland/UK, but if it does, check it out.

https://www.hbo.com/the-white-lotus (https://www.hbo.com/the-white-lotus)

Very funny satire about rich white people and their interactions with the staff at an exclusive hotel in Hawaii.

Aussie actor, Murray Bartlett is hilarious as the brown-nosing hotel manager falling off the wagon when he scores a lost backpack full of drugs.

Starts on Sky Atlantic on the 16th. Looking forward to it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on August 12, 2021, 04:25:22 PM
Quote from: tbrick18 on August 12, 2021, 11:50:32 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on August 12, 2021, 12:11:21 AM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on August 11, 2021, 11:00:11 PM
Dead Mans Shoes - quality. Chilling
I thought I had stumbled onto Page 1 of the Movie Recommendations thread! Agree, great show.

Dead Man's Shoes is brilliant.
Haven't watched This is England. Must try it out.

One of my older kids is now of an age to watch the Walking Dead, so I started it with him the other night. He loves it, and to be fair, the early seasons were quite good.

This is England is a must. Film and spin offs. Powerful TV.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on August 12, 2021, 07:44:49 PM
Quote from: J70 on August 12, 2021, 03:27:50 PM
Anyone been watching The White Lotus?

Its on HBO. Not sure if its reached Ireland/UK, but if it does, check it out.

https://www.hbo.com/the-white-lotus (https://www.hbo.com/the-white-lotus)

Very funny satire about rich white people and their interactions with the staff at an exclusive hotel in Hawaii.

Aussie actor, Murray Bartlett is hilarious as the brown-nosing hotel manager falling off the wagon when he scores a lost backpack full of drugs.

Blow-in! Us cool kids were on about it weeks ago! Episode 4 is some of the best TV I've seen this year. Ep 5 dialled everything back down a bit before the finale.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Denn Forever on August 13, 2021, 11:22:49 AM
On USA5star  to nite and the next 6 weeks at 21.00, the Jesse Stone mysteries are on.    Washed up city copy who becomes chief of police in small town. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on August 17, 2021, 11:37:55 AM
The White Lotus was brilliant as recommended by many before it's first class!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: J70 on August 17, 2021, 12:49:08 PM
Quote from: gallsman on August 12, 2021, 07:44:49 PM
Quote from: J70 on August 12, 2021, 03:27:50 PM
Anyone been watching The White Lotus?

Its on HBO. Not sure if its reached Ireland/UK, but if it does, check it out.

https://www.hbo.com/the-white-lotus (https://www.hbo.com/the-white-lotus)

Very funny satire about rich white people and their interactions with the staff at an exclusive hotel in Hawaii.

Aussie actor, Murray Bartlett is hilarious as the brown-nosing hotel manager falling off the wagon when he scores a lost backpack full of drugs.

Blow-in! Us cool kids were on about it weeks ago! Episode 4 is some of the best TV I've seen this year. Ep 5 dialled everything back down a bit before the finale.

Just saw you boys were way ahead of me on the board!

Did you like the finale?

Talk about a character going out in style! ;D

Award season should be kind to some of those actors, especially Murray Bartlett and Stiffler's Mom (can't remember the actress' name).
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JoG2 on August 17, 2021, 01:43:55 PM
Quote from: J70 on August 17, 2021, 12:49:08 PM
Quote from: gallsman on August 12, 2021, 07:44:49 PM
Quote from: J70 on August 12, 2021, 03:27:50 PM
Anyone been watching The White Lotus?

Its on HBO. Not sure if its reached Ireland/UK, but if it does, check it out.

https://www.hbo.com/the-white-lotus (https://www.hbo.com/the-white-lotus)

Very funny satire about rich white people and their interactions with the staff at an exclusive hotel in Hawaii.

Aussie actor, Murray Bartlett is hilarious as the brown-nosing hotel manager falling off the wagon when he scores a lost backpack full of drugs.

Blow-in! Us cool kids were on about it weeks ago! Episode 4 is some of the best TV I've seen this year. Ep 5 dialled everything back down a bit before the finale.

Just saw you boys were way ahead of me on the board!

Did you like the finale?

Talk about a character going out in style! ;D

Award season should be kind to some of those actors, especially Murray Bartlett and Stiffler's Mom (can't remember the actress' name).

What a great character... Top show. Thanks Gallsman
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on August 17, 2021, 02:21:54 PM
Have the White Lotus primed to go.

Watched This is England film and then the 3 mini series over last few days. Absolute quality. Had seen the film yonks ago. Far more humour than i expected among the darker moments which i did expect. A fair few characters who will live long in the memory
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on August 17, 2021, 09:18:29 PM
Not directed at anybody, but the White Lotus definitely won't be for everyone, so don't blame me if you hate it!

I loved the way they finished it off. Right up to the point it happened, it could have been anyone. Went out with style indeed!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on August 17, 2021, 11:51:00 PM
White Lotus spoiled with a flourish already.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on August 18, 2021, 12:00:59 AM
Quote from: Main Street on August 17, 2021, 11:51:00 PM
White Lotus spoiled with a flourish already.
It doesn't matter how many times it is said, regardless of show, there is always some tube who spoils it. "Look at me, look at me, I saw it first".
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Never beat the deeler on August 18, 2021, 01:04:59 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on August 18, 2021, 12:00:59 AM
Quote from: Main Street on August 17, 2021, 11:51:00 PM
White Lotus spoiled with a flourish already.
It doesn't matter how many times it is said, regardless of show, there is always some tube who spoils it. "Look at me, look at me, I saw it first".

usually the same posters. Have raised this previously on this thread
I was glad that I watched the Sophie Toscan du PLantier documentary before it was discussed on this thread as I didn't remember all the details and it was a gripping watch. Same details were all spread across this thread the next day and would have ruined it.
Couldn't read this when Line of Duty was on
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: imtommygunn on August 18, 2021, 09:07:39 AM
I finished the shield last night(yes a bit late to the party). It was a great show in many ways though possibly a bit depressing in the end.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on August 18, 2021, 09:53:17 AM
Literally nothing was spoiled. Away and shite.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on August 18, 2021, 10:47:31 AM
Quote from: imtommygunn on August 18, 2021, 09:07:39 AM
I finished the shield last night(yes a bit late to the party). It was a great show in many ways though possibly a bit depressing in the end.
Spoiler alert  ;)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on August 18, 2021, 01:21:54 PM
Easy way to avoid spoilers is to not go into a thread on TV shows.  Any TV show talk should be fair game in here.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on August 18, 2021, 01:44:15 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on August 18, 2021, 01:21:54 PM
Easy way to avoid spoilers is to not go into a thread on TV shows.  Any TV show talk should be fair game in here.
Aye that would be valid if it was called the TV Show Spoilers thread and not the TV Show Recommendations thread. Have you no work to be at?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on August 18, 2021, 02:51:26 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on August 18, 2021, 01:44:15 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on August 18, 2021, 01:21:54 PM
Easy way to avoid spoilers is to not go into a thread on TV shows.  Any TV show talk should be fair game in here.
Aye that would be valid if it was called the TV Show Spoilers thread and not the TV Show Recommendations thread. Have you no work to be at?
I always avoid nrico2006 posts on this thread, he is always giving away spoilers for shows.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on August 18, 2021, 05:15:52 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on August 18, 2021, 01:44:15 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on August 18, 2021, 01:21:54 PM
Easy way to avoid spoilers is to not go into a thread on TV shows.  Any TV show talk should be fair game in here.
Aye that would be valid if it was called the TV Show Spoilers thread and not the TV Show Recommendations thread. Have you no work to be at?

Aye but it has evolved into more of a 'TV Show' thread where people like to discuss new shows, old shows, what happened etc. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Never beat the deeler on August 18, 2021, 10:16:12 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on August 18, 2021, 01:21:54 PM
Easy way to avoid spoilers is to not go into a thread on TV shows.  Any TV show talk should be fair game in here.

It's a recommendations thread. You are supposed to avoid a Recommendations thread if you haven't seen everything???
Bonkers
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on August 19, 2021, 10:13:12 AM
Quote from: Never beat the deeler on August 18, 2021, 10:16:12 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on August 18, 2021, 01:21:54 PM
Easy way to avoid spoilers is to not go into a thread on TV shows.  Any TV show talk should be fair game in here.

It's a recommendations thread. You are supposed to avoid a Recommendations thread if you haven't seen everything???
Bonkers

Things change kid.  Get with it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Snapchap on August 19, 2021, 10:14:38 AM
TV recommendations thread. No spoilers please. A bitta common sense.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on August 19, 2021, 10:57:24 AM
Hmmm I could do with recommendations on a new show. Oh look the TV Recommendatioks thread sounds like the pace to visit.

"Watch The White Lotus, it's class, best I've seen in ages, especially the death in the final episode  :o"

Aye thanks for the recommendation.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on August 19, 2021, 11:06:38 AM
I thought White Lotus was totally crap.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on August 19, 2021, 11:20:49 AM
Quote from: JimStynes on August 19, 2021, 11:06:38 AM
I thought White Lotus was totally crap.

Is that a spoiler alert ?  ;D
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on August 19, 2021, 11:58:31 AM
I didn't want to be that guy, so thank you Jim, but I've watched 3 episodes and I'm a bit Meh myself. Wes Anderson lite.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on August 19, 2021, 11:59:03 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on August 19, 2021, 10:57:24 AM
Hmmm I could do with recommendations on a new show. Oh look the TV Recommendatioks thread sounds like the pace to visit.

"Watch The White Lotus, it's class, best I've seen in ages, especially the death in the final episode  :o"

Aye thanks for the recommendation.

This is the first mention of a death. Well done you.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Abble on August 19, 2021, 12:11:39 PM
a lot of fuss about nothing here really....saying as in the 1st 10 mins of ep.1  we know there is a death of some sort ala coffin being wheeled across the runway on to plane....and then you sit back to enjoy the story that unfolds ? nothing near a spoiler if you ask me  :-X
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JoG2 on August 19, 2021, 04:30:55 PM
Anyway, back to the spoiling.. Anyone watched The Patriot (on Prime)? Enjoyable if a bit mad. The music in it was excellent at times
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gawa316 on August 19, 2021, 05:00:32 PM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on August 17, 2021, 02:21:54 PM
Have the White Lotus primed to go.

Watched This is England film and then the 3 mini series over last few days. Absolute quality. Had seen the film yonks ago. Far more humour than i expected among the darker moments which i did expect. A fair few characters who will live long in the memory

Binged This is England as well over the last week, thought it was absolutely incredible. Is there any word of another season coming out? Think there is scope to tie up a few loose ends
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on August 19, 2021, 05:25:18 PM
Definitely. Although as theres now been a few yrs since the last series theyre maybe all at other stuff. Be great though.

Did a bit of digging after it to see what some were at, yer man Milky got done for drug smugglin last year! Got off with suspended sentence (sorry for the real life spoiler lol)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gawa316 on August 19, 2021, 05:52:19 PM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on August 19, 2021, 05:25:18 PM
Definitely. Although as theres now been a few yrs since the last series theyre maybe all at other stuff. Be great though.

Did a bit of digging after it to see what some were at, yer man Milky got done for drug smugglin last year! Got off with suspended sentence (sorry for the real life spoiler lol)

I think you were supposed to post that in the celebrity law-breaker recommendations thread
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on August 19, 2021, 06:03:39 PM
Quote from: gawa316 on August 19, 2021, 05:52:19 PM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on August 19, 2021, 05:25:18 PM
Definitely. Although as theres now been a few yrs since the last series theyre maybe all at other stuff. Be great though.

Did a bit of digging after it to see what some were at, yer man Milky got done for drug smugglin last year! Got off with suspended sentence (sorry for the real life spoiler lol)

I think you were supposed to post that in the celebrity law-breaker recommendations thread

😃😃
Dammit! Always gettin those two threads mixed up!
Woody had a fair stint in emmerdale and couple other things
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: imtommygunn on August 19, 2021, 06:15:02 PM
On that same vein I only noticed today that the boy who played Julian in the shield has been in jail for seven years for murdering his wife.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on August 19, 2021, 07:17:46 PM
Ok you win this one Tommy 😉😃
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on August 20, 2021, 12:27:33 AM
The basketball fight in Detroit... decent 45 minutes on Netflix
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jell 0 Biafra on August 20, 2021, 12:32:38 AM
is it not called the Malice in the Palace in Ireland?

Either way, it's a really good doc.  Just watched it there last week. Most of the footage was not released at the time.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on August 20, 2021, 10:39:48 AM
In the middle of watching This Way Up on Channel 4 from Aisling Bea. The first season was enjoyable but I think this one is better. Hard to beat good Irish Comedy! (Hope that doesn't spoilt it for you lads)

I tried watching Frank of Ireland by the Gleeson brothers and it was absolute guff.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on August 20, 2021, 04:05:22 PM
Quote from: Abble on August 19, 2021, 12:11:39 PM
a lot of fuss about nothing here really....saying as in the 1st 10 mins of ep.1  we know there is a death of some sort ala coffin being wheeled across the runway on to plane....and then you sit back to enjoy the story that unfolds ? nothing near a spoiler if you ask me  :-X
Now you've spoiled the mystery of first episode  :)
Once I got taken to task for referring to an event (albeit a notable event) which happened in episode 3 of 12  in a 17 year old documentary series.
The standard for some is,  whatever you say, say nothin'.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: BennyCake on August 20, 2021, 10:00:15 PM
Quote from: screenexile on August 20, 2021, 10:39:48 AM
In the middle of watching This Way Up on Channel 4 from Aisling Bea. The first season was enjoyable but I think this one is better. Hard to beat good Irish Comedy! (Hope that doesn't spoilt it for you lads)

I tried watching Frank of Ireland by the Gleeson brothers and it was absolute guff.

Frank of Ireland was brutal.

This Way Up wasn't bad. Missed the last few episodes  though
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on August 20, 2021, 10:12:52 PM
Overall Frank of Ireland was middling but it gave me some of the biggest belly laughs of the year.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on August 21, 2021, 12:27:50 AM
Frank of Ireland - few good parts but meh overall.

White Lotus ep1 - 7/10
White Lotus ep2 - 7.5/10. Shows potential.

No spoilers were included in this message
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gawa316 on August 21, 2021, 07:37:28 AM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on August 21, 2021, 12:27:50 AM
Frank of Ireland - few good parts but meh overall.

White Lotus ep1 - 7/10
White Lotus ep2 - 7.5/10. Shows potential.

No spoilers were included in this message

f**k sake ep 2 is better than 1...way to give it away ya dick!

Watched all 6 and a good show all round but weird as f**k at times!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: An Watcher on August 21, 2021, 08:05:01 AM
Stick with it, bit of a slow burner in the beginning
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on August 21, 2021, 09:02:36 AM
Quote from: An Watcher on August 21, 2021, 08:05:01 AM
Stick with it, bit of a slow burner in the beginning

It's a slow burner for all 6 episodes. It's a 6/10 for me at best.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on August 21, 2021, 09:02:55 AM
Quote from: gawa316 on August 21, 2021, 07:37:28 AM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on August 21, 2021, 12:27:50 AM
Frank of Ireland - few good parts but meh overall.

White Lotus ep1 - 7/10
White Lotus ep2 - 7.5/10. Shows potential.

No spoilers were included in this message

f**k sake ep 2 is better than 1...way to give it away ya dick!

Watched all 6 and a good show all round but weird as f**k at times!
Ep 2 higher because of that thing that happened so definitely a spoiler.

Me and the missus really enjoyed it. If you go in thinking it is an out and out comedy, you'll probably be disappointed but I didnt read much about it beforehand, apart from all the spoilers on here.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JoG2 on August 21, 2021, 09:22:18 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on August 21, 2021, 09:02:55 AM
Quote from: gawa316 on August 21, 2021, 07:37:28 AM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on August 21, 2021, 12:27:50 AM
Frank of Ireland - few good parts but meh overall.

White Lotus ep1 - 7/10
White Lotus ep2 - 7.5/10. Shows potential.

No spoilers were included in this message

f**k sake ep 2 is better than 1...way to give it away ya dick!

Watched all 6 and a good show all round but weird as f**k at times!
Ep 2 higher because of that thing that happened so definitely a spoiler.

Me and the missus really enjoyed it. If you go in thinking it is an out and out comedy, you'll probably be disappointed but I didnt read much about it beforehand, apart from all the spoilers on here.

;D
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on August 21, 2021, 10:38:51 AM
Episode 1 lost half a mark due to the gonaaaaaads.

Sorry for the spoiler
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on August 22, 2021, 12:40:46 AM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on August 21, 2021, 12:27:50 AM
Frank of Ireland - few good parts but meh overall.

White Lotus ep1 - 7/10
White Lotus ep2 - 7.5/10. Shows potential.

No spoilers were included in this message

Ep 3 6.5/10
Ep 4 8/10
Ep 5 8/10
Im bein generous with them 8/10s. Good not great. Still waiting for it to really take off
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: johnnycool on August 24, 2021, 09:39:58 AM
Well done Millie and Liam..

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on August 24, 2021, 11:36:51 AM
Quote from: johnnycool on August 24, 2021, 09:39:58 AM
Well done Millie and Liam..

Spoiler alert

If ya know, ya know  ;D
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on August 27, 2021, 06:14:39 PM
See 15 Storeys High, Sean Lock's sitcom is on the BBC iplayer from this evening
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on August 29, 2021, 04:48:19 PM
Ted Lasso still a great watch ... Unadulterated cheese but so likeable!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on September 06, 2021, 11:40:51 PM
9 perfect strangers on Amazon Prime is very good, watched 3 of 5 episodes and really enjoying it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Newbridge Exile on September 07, 2021, 12:01:17 AM
Quote from: screenexile on August 29, 2021, 04:48:19 PM
Ted Lasso still a great watch ... Unadulterated cheese but so likeable!
I am  in the middle of season 7 ,of Bosch Ted Lasso is next on the list .
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on September 07, 2021, 12:20:08 AM
Quote from: lurganblue on July 28, 2021, 11:10:37 AM
City on a Hill. I have 2 left to watch in the series.  What a performance from Kevin Bacon.
I'm on the last of series one. Kevin B is outrageously good, he just dominates the whole drama, you find yourself waiting for him to come back on screen.  His role reminds me of someone, though  I just can't pull the memory from the ether.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Captain Obvious on September 08, 2021, 08:53:00 PM
Began 40 years ago tonight.
(https://scontent.fdub5-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.6435-9/fr/cp0/e15/q65/241638371_6068019826601891_1643780606353653005_n.jpg?_nc_cat=109&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=110474&efg=eyJpIjoidCJ9&_nc_ohc=w4_4xLWMM0UAX-Qc-ER&_nc_ht=scontent.fdub5-1.fna&oh=2102d0cb5ad76e297df3b7505d15cfe6&oe=61608F1B)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: imtommygunn on September 08, 2021, 09:07:05 PM
It never gets old either.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on September 08, 2021, 09:10:35 PM
Quote from: imtommygunn on September 08, 2021, 09:07:05 PM
It never gets old either.
Always there on Gold for a wee dip.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: johnnycool on September 09, 2021, 10:45:18 AM
Some battle on at 10.15 to get the pulses racing.

Home Counties North, vrs Home Counties South in Come Dancing.

I actually remember that being on back in the day FFS.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on September 12, 2021, 10:39:45 PM
First episode of Kin tonight was pretty decent I thought.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Louther on September 13, 2021, 10:52:53 AM
Enjoyed Kin. Set the scene and then ramped it up with the ending.

It will suffer cause of comparisons to Love\Hate but hopefully it gets a chance to stand on its own.

Your man answering the boy to cops naked was great.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on September 14, 2021, 12:51:46 PM
Watched the North Water there... it's grim and Colin Farrell's accent is well I don't really know what it is but it was enjoyable and each episode is quite long so will fill a bit of time I'd give it a solid 7 out of 10.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on September 14, 2021, 01:52:36 PM
Quote from: screenexile on September 14, 2021, 12:51:46 PM
Watched the North Water there... it's grim and Colin Farrell's accent is well I don't really know what it is but it was enjoyable and each episode is quite long so will fill a bit of time I'd give it a solid 7 out of 10.

It was on in America earlier in the summer so you can get the whole lot.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Taylor on September 14, 2021, 03:48:25 PM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on August 22, 2021, 12:40:46 AM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on August 21, 2021, 12:27:50 AM
Frank of Ireland - few good parts but meh overall.

White Lotus ep1 - 7/10
White Lotus ep2 - 7.5/10. Shows potential.

No spoilers were included in this message

Ep 3 6.5/10
Ep 4 8/10
Ep 5 8/10
Im bein generous with them 8/10s. Good not great. Still waiting for it to really take off

Onto Episode 4 of White Lotus and not much has happened.

Is it worth sticking with?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on September 14, 2021, 04:23:36 PM
Quote from: Taylor on September 14, 2021, 03:48:25 PM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on August 22, 2021, 12:40:46 AM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on August 21, 2021, 12:27:50 AM
Frank of Ireland - few good parts but meh overall.

White Lotus ep1 - 7/10
White Lotus ep2 - 7.5/10. Shows potential.

No spoilers were included in this message

Ep 3 6.5/10
Ep 4 8/10
Ep 5 8/10
Im bein generous with them 8/10s. Good not great. Still waiting for it to really take off

Onto Episode 4 of White Lotus and not much has happened.

Is it worth sticking with?

Aye sure ye might as well. Good not great. But deffo bit of action last 2 episodes
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on September 14, 2021, 04:32:15 PM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on September 14, 2021, 04:23:36 PM
Quote from: Taylor on September 14, 2021, 03:48:25 PM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on August 22, 2021, 12:40:46 AM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on August 21, 2021, 12:27:50 AM
Frank of Ireland - few good parts but meh overall.

White Lotus ep1 - 7/10
White Lotus ep2 - 7.5/10. Shows potential.

No spoilers were included in this message

Ep 3 6.5/10
Ep 4 8/10
Ep 5 8/10
Im bein generous with them 8/10s. Good not great. Still waiting for it to really take off

Onto Episode 4 of White Lotus and not much has happened.

Is it worth sticking with?

Aye sure ye might as well. Good not great. But deffo bit of action last 2 episodes

action?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on September 14, 2021, 06:09:42 PM
Things happen = action.
Other than that im not going down the spoiler route 😃😉
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: An Watcher on September 15, 2021, 07:02:12 AM
Quote from: gallsman on September 14, 2021, 01:52:36 PM
Quote from: screenexile on September 14, 2021, 12:51:46 PM
Watched the North Water there... it's grim and Colin Farrell's accent is well I don't really know what it is but it was enjoyable and each episode is quite long so will fill a bit of time I'd give it a solid 7 out of 10.

Flip, I was looking forward to it but couldn't understand a thing or even watch it properly as it was so dark.  Might give it another chance though
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: thewobbler on September 15, 2021, 07:26:14 AM
Finished the Americans.

On the whole it was a good solid 8, especially after season 2 when the writers must have got their way and toned down the action in favour of deftly exploring the situation from multiple angles; summed up by poignant and wonderfully low key finale.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on September 15, 2021, 07:39:10 PM
Quote from: Taylor on September 14, 2021, 03:48:25 PM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on August 22, 2021, 12:40:46 AM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on August 21, 2021, 12:27:50 AM
Frank of Ireland - few good parts but meh overall.

White Lotus ep1 - 7/10
White Lotus ep2 - 7.5/10. Shows potential.

No spoilers were included in this message

Ep 3 6.5/10
Ep 4 8/10
Ep 5 8/10
Im bein generous with them 8/10s. Good not great. Still waiting for it to really take off

Onto Episode 4 of White Lotus and not much has happened.

Is it worth sticking with?

Shite enough
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Targetman on September 15, 2021, 09:48:30 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on September 15, 2021, 07:26:14 AM
Finished the Americans.

On the whole it was a good solid 8, especially after season 2 when the writers must have got their way and toned down the action in favour of deftly exploring the situation from multiple angles; summed up by poignant and wonderfully low key finale.
Dipped in and out of the Americans when it was on RTE, thought it was good but would like to watch it from start to finish, how'd you get access to every series?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on September 15, 2021, 10:03:52 PM
Watched The Spy on Netflix, decent true story
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on September 15, 2021, 11:06:54 PM
Quote from: Taylor on September 14, 2021, 03:48:25 PM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on August 22, 2021, 12:40:46 AM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on August 21, 2021, 12:27:50 AM
Frank of Ireland - few good parts but meh overall.

White Lotus ep1 - 7/10
White Lotus ep2 - 7.5/10. Shows potential.

No spoilers were included in this message

Ep 3 6.5/10
Ep 4 8/10
Ep 5 8/10
Im bein generous with them 8/10s. Good not great. Still waiting for it to really take off

Onto Episode 4 of White Lotus and not much has happened.

Is it worth sticking with?
According to the TV thread spoiler of the year, it is worth sticking with.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JoG2 on September 15, 2021, 11:33:17 PM
Quote from: Main Street on September 15, 2021, 11:06:54 PM
Quote from: Taylor on September 14, 2021, 03:48:25 PM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on August 22, 2021, 12:40:46 AM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on August 21, 2021, 12:27:50 AM
Frank of Ireland - few good parts but meh overall.

White Lotus ep1 - 7/10
White Lotus ep2 - 7.5/10. Shows potential.

No spoilers were included in this message

Ep 3 6.5/10
Ep 4 8/10
Ep 5 8/10
Im bein generous with them 8/10s. Good not great. Still waiting for it to really take off

Onto Episode 4 of White Lotus and not much has happened.

Is it worth sticking with?
According to the TV thread spoiler of the year, it is worth sticking with.

;D
Enjoyable show.

Watching Nine Perfect Strangers atm (as a couple) . Like White Lotus, enjoyable, well getting more enjoyable.

Fringe (solo), stumbled upon it. An episode here and there. Good

Kin (couple) episode 1. Good!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: armaghniac on September 16, 2021, 01:39:59 AM
Justwatch.com is handy for tracking down shows, you can set it to Ireland.

I have Prime and it is easy to find stuff on Justwatch than it is on Prime.

It seems the Americans is now on Disney!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on September 16, 2021, 09:25:34 AM
I really liked The Chair on Netflix. Nice, easy watch but entertaining too.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on September 16, 2021, 11:11:22 PM
Powerful stuff on Channel 4 there brilliantly acted harrowing tale of a Care home during the pandemic.

Well worth a watch!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Rich Ricci on September 17, 2021, 06:56:40 AM
Quote from: screenexile on September 16, 2021, 11:11:22 PM
Powerful stuff on Channel 4 there brilliantly acted harrowing tale of a Care home during the pandemic.

Well worth a watch!!

Saw that. Jodie Comer is just brilliant.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: toby47 on September 20, 2021, 03:47:17 PM
Has anyone watched the first 2 episodes of 'Kin'

What's the thoughts?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on September 20, 2021, 03:50:49 PM
Ya its decent. Good without being waow if that makes sense.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: toby47 on September 20, 2021, 04:39:50 PM
Yeah definitely not waow yet, but will definitely keep watching.

Think the next episode could take off
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: An Watcher on September 20, 2021, 05:17:02 PM
Was expecting waoow last night but don't know what it is.  Something just doesn't seem right about it.  I'm far from an acting expert but not sure about Gillen either.  Just doesn't seem great?  I'll stick with it though
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: StPatsAbu on September 20, 2021, 11:46:34 PM
Quote from: An Watcher on September 20, 2021, 05:17:02 PM
Was expecting waoow last night but don't know what it is.  Something just doesn't seem right about it.  I'm far from an acting expert but not sure about Gillen either.  Just doesn't seem great?  I'll stick with it though

He's gone downhill since he left Rainbow
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Brick Tamlin on September 21, 2021, 12:12:06 AM
Quote from: An Watcher on September 20, 2021, 05:17:02 PM
Was expecting waoow last night but don't know what it is.  Something just doesn't seem right about it.  I'm far from an acting expert but not sure about Gillen either.  Just doesn't seem great?  I'll stick with it though

I dunno about the acting but the beards are stealing the show for me. Its a show full of facial furniture.
That and yer wan's wee birthmark below the eye keep distractin me.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on September 21, 2021, 08:01:00 AM
The first episode, I was sick to death of hearing the line, "Yeah, I'm grand." It's decent so far but nothing spectacular.

Saw talk on here about white lotus so I've now watched about 4 of them. What a weird show. Some scenes have genuinely made me laugh and other scenes are pure tripe.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Taylor on September 21, 2021, 08:22:53 AM
Stumbled upon something on BBC last night that I wish I hadnt.

Something about Tyrone - jesus christ  :o

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: StPatsAbu on September 21, 2021, 09:31:58 AM
Quote from: Taylor on September 21, 2021, 08:22:53 AM
Stumbled upon something on BBC last night that I wish I hadnt.

Something about Tyrone - jesus christ  :o

The BBC are scraping the barrel of that's considered entertainment
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Silver hill on September 21, 2021, 11:11:41 AM
Quote from: StPatsAbu on September 21, 2021, 09:31:58 AM
Quote from: Taylor on September 21, 2021, 08:22:53 AM
Stumbled upon something on BBC last night that I wish I hadnt.

Something about Tyrone - jesus christ  :o

The BBC are scraping the barrel of that's considered entertainment

Unbelievable how something like that gets commissioned. It must be something to do with having a pot of money that BBCNI have to spend every year on 'home grown'  programmes. If that is the case, then wouldn't like to see the ones that were rejected. This isn't the first either, was it Soft Border Patrol a few years back.... About as funny as a kick in the stones.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on September 21, 2021, 11:16:24 AM
Liked Kin so far but Gillen is seriously miscast in that role and the fella who plays Jimmy is also a poor choice for that role. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on September 21, 2021, 12:04:05 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on September 21, 2021, 11:16:24 AM
Liked Kin so far but Gillen is seriously miscast in that role and the fella who plays Jimmy is also a poor choice for that role.

Never got the hype about Gillen not a fan at all have never thought he was good. Even Littlefinger a role which actually suited his style I still couldn't get over the voice he used!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: BennyCake on September 21, 2021, 12:05:39 PM
Quote from: Taylor on September 21, 2021, 08:22:53 AM
Stumbled upon something on BBC last night that I wish I hadnt.

Something about Tyrone - jesus christ  :o

Aye those Tyronies are a rare breed alright  ;D
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Taylor on September 21, 2021, 01:09:53 PM
Quote from: BennyCake on September 21, 2021, 12:05:39 PM
Quote from: Taylor on September 21, 2021, 08:22:53 AM
Stumbled upon something on BBC last night that I wish I hadnt.

Something about Tyrone - jesus christ  :o

Aye those Tyronies are a rare breed alright  ;D

I suppose we cant have it all Benny  ;)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on September 21, 2021, 01:36:25 PM
Quote from: screenexile on September 16, 2021, 11:11:22 PM
Powerful stuff on Channel 4 there brilliantly acted harrowing tale of a Care home during the pandemic.

Well worth a watch!!

Aye this was a difficult watch. The wife was in tears very early on.  I didnt like the direction it took at the end but sure, cant have everything.

What was the craic with that show on BBC One Hundred Years of Union and Paddy Kielty applauding at a bonfire as the tricolour burned? I know he said after it that he didnt agree with the burning of the flag but why stand and applaud?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on September 21, 2021, 01:41:24 PM
Would you applaud the burning of the Union Jack? Or have done in the past?

As for the show Help, that scene her on her own at night in the place was horrible.

Though I liked the way she brought the killing Eve character in for a split second when driving off with Tony
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on September 21, 2021, 01:57:11 PM
The point is more that he clearly disagrees with it but applauded it at the same time.  Can only assume he felt pressure in the situation.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Boycey on September 21, 2021, 09:55:54 PM
Quote from: toby47 on September 20, 2021, 03:47:17 PM
Has anyone watched the first 2 episodes of 'Kin'

What's the thoughts?

Quite enjoyed the 1st episode but thought the 2nd drifted off into same old clichéd territory and as someone else said what's the story with the fecking beards...
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: armaghniac on September 21, 2021, 11:01:46 PM
Quote from: Boycey on September 21, 2021, 09:55:54 PM
Quite enjoyed the 1st episode but thought the 2nd drifted off into same old clichéd territory and as someone else said what's the story with the fecking beards...

Probably inspired by other evil beard groups, like the Taliban or Tyrone.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on September 22, 2021, 02:01:33 AM
Is there a difference between Taliban and Tyrone?   (hypothetical  Q !!)

I didn't take to Raw and I won't watch this incarnate. I don't mind Gillen, he's done well ever since he got that part in The Wire s.5 (Carcetti?) but with him as a cliched gurrier, I tend to yawn.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on September 22, 2021, 08:38:50 AM
Watched that North Water at the weekend, was very good.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: J70 on September 22, 2021, 07:12:02 PM
I liked the Michael Schumacher documentary on Netflix that was made with his family and various drivers and other protagonists from his career.

From the ending, it would seem he's never recovered much of his capabilities following the skiing accident.

Aside from the sadness of how he ended up, its an enjoyable watch and a great trip down memory lane, at least for me, for a period when I loved Formula 1. Lost touch with it after I moved to the states and Schumacher left Ferrari.

Although it does gloss over, slightly, what a single-minded, arrogant p***k Schumacher seemed to be at times. :)

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: toby47 on September 23, 2021, 11:20:28 AM
Quote from: J70 on September 22, 2021, 07:12:02 PM
I liked the Michael Schumacher documentary on Netflix that was made with his family and various drivers and other protagonists from his career.

From the ending, it would seem he's never recovered much of his capabilities following the skiing accident.

Aside from the sadness of how he ended up, its an enjoyable watch and a great trip down memory lane, at least for me, for a period when I loved Formula 1. Lost touch with it after I moved to the states and Schumacher left Ferrari.

Although it does gloss over, slightly, what a single-minded, arrogant p***k Schumacher seemed to be at times. :)

A familiar trait a lot of the all time greats share.

Must give it a watch. Just a 1 off documentary?

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tbrick18 on September 23, 2021, 02:46:31 PM
Anyone watch Sex Education on Netflix? I think it's hilarious.
Gillian Anderson and Asa Butterfield the main actors. Very very funny.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Ed Ricketts on September 24, 2021, 01:14:58 PM
Late to the party, but another vote for The White Lotus here. Loved it.

Third season of What We Do in the Shadows airing at the minute, with a fourth to follow. Great show too.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Taylor on September 24, 2021, 02:44:30 PM
Quote from: Ed Ricketts on September 24, 2021, 01:14:58 PM
Late to the party, but another vote for The White Lotus here. Loved it.

Third season of What We Do in the Shadows airing at the minute, with a fourth to follow. Great show too.

Finally finished it - thought it was shite - kept waiting for it to take off.

And the music from it did my head in
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: J70 on September 24, 2021, 02:54:07 PM
Quote from: toby47 on September 23, 2021, 11:20:28 AM
Quote from: J70 on September 22, 2021, 07:12:02 PM
I liked the Michael Schumacher documentary on Netflix that was made with his family and various drivers and other protagonists from his career.

From the ending, it would seem he's never recovered much of his capabilities following the skiing accident.

Aside from the sadness of how he ended up, its an enjoyable watch and a great trip down memory lane, at least for me, for a period when I loved Formula 1. Lost touch with it after I moved to the states and Schumacher left Ferrari.

Although it does gloss over, slightly, what a single-minded, arrogant p***k Schumacher seemed to be at times. :)

A familiar trait a lot of the all time greats share.

Must give it a watch. Just a 1 off documentary?

Yes. Think it was about 2 hours.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: J70 on September 24, 2021, 02:55:33 PM
Quote from: Taylor on September 24, 2021, 02:44:30 PM
Quote from: Ed Ricketts on September 24, 2021, 01:14:58 PM
Late to the party, but another vote for The White Lotus here. Loved it.

Third season of What We Do in the Shadows airing at the minute, with a fourth to follow. Great show too.

Finally finished it - thought it was shite - kept waiting for it to take off.

And the music from it did my head in

I loved the music.

Been meaning to seek it out on Spotify. Thanks for the reminder. :)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Taylor on September 24, 2021, 02:57:51 PM
Quote from: J70 on September 24, 2021, 02:55:33 PM
Quote from: Taylor on September 24, 2021, 02:44:30 PM
Quote from: Ed Ricketts on September 24, 2021, 01:14:58 PM
Late to the party, but another vote for The White Lotus here. Loved it.

Third season of What We Do in the Shadows airing at the minute, with a fourth to follow. Great show too.

Finally finished it - thought it was shite - kept waiting for it to take off.

And the music from it did my head in

I loved the music.

Been meaning to seek it out on Spotify. Thanks for the reminder. :)

;D
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on September 24, 2021, 05:30:46 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on September 06, 2021, 11:40:51 PM
9 perfect strangers on Amazon Prime is very good, watched 3 of 5 episodes and really enjoying it.
Finished 9 perfect strangers (8 episodes) on Prime, very good show, really enjoyable.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: J70 on September 24, 2021, 05:33:53 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on September 24, 2021, 05:30:46 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on September 06, 2021, 11:40:51 PM
9 perfect strangers on Amazon Prime is very good, watched 3 of 5 episodes and really enjoying it.
Finished 9 perfect strangers (8 episodes) on Prime, very good show, really enjoyable.

Worth finishing then?

I think myself and the missus got five or six episodes into it, and just haven't been motivated to finish it.

It wasn't bad, but it wasn't great either, at least that far in.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Boycey on September 24, 2021, 05:53:55 PM
Anyone watch Clickbait? I did an episode and a half last night, not made my mind up yet
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on September 24, 2021, 07:01:24 PM
Quote from: J70 on September 24, 2021, 05:33:53 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on September 24, 2021, 05:30:46 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on September 06, 2021, 11:40:51 PM
9 perfect strangers on Amazon Prime is very good, watched 3 of 5 episodes and really enjoying it.
Finished 9 perfect strangers (8 episodes) on Prime, very good show, really enjoyable.

Worth finishing then?

I think myself and the missus got five or six episodes into it, and just haven't been motivated to finish it.

It wasn't bad, but it wasn't great either, at least that far in.
Nothing spectacular but good.

I've lost count of the amount of shows I've started and not finished, there's some amount of dung being produced these days, tempted to write a script myself.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on September 24, 2021, 08:35:44 PM
Quote from: Boycey on September 24, 2021, 05:53:55 PM
Anyone watch Clickbait? I did an episode and a half last night, not made my mind up yet

Was ok, been better shows
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jell 0 Biafra on September 24, 2021, 08:53:11 PM
Quote from: Boycey on September 24, 2021, 05:53:55 PM
Anyone watch Clickbait? I did an episode and a half last night, not made my mind up yet

Watchable.  If you enjoy lots of twists and turns that you won't see coming, it'd suit.  The last twist is a bit ridiculous though.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Boycey on September 24, 2021, 10:28:07 PM
Thanks guys I might just see it through then...
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on September 26, 2021, 11:04:15 PM
Kin is gathering a bit of momentum
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: toby47 on September 27, 2021, 04:40:54 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on September 26, 2021, 11:04:15 PM
Kin is gathering a bit of momentum

Definitely the best of the first 3 episodes last night.

The storyline is good, but I'm still not gripped  & I'm not even sure why.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on September 27, 2021, 09:46:22 PM
Still scratching my head as to how the lad who plays Roy Kent in Ted Lasso won an actual Emmy... WTF???
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on September 28, 2021, 12:10:03 AM
Quote from: screenexile on September 27, 2021, 09:46:22 PM
Still scratching my head as to how the lad who plays Roy Kent in Ted Lasso won an actual Emmy... WTF???
Seen a few episodes. Is he the Roy Keane rip off?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on September 28, 2021, 01:26:17 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on September 28, 2021, 12:10:03 AM
Quote from: screenexile on September 27, 2021, 09:46:22 PM
Still scratching my head as to how the lad who plays Roy Kent in Ted Lasso won an actual Emmy... WTF???
Seen a few episodes. Is he the Roy Keane rip off?
I suppose the Roy Kent name helped you to almost put 2+2 on that one ;D. No flies on you Tony!!!  He won the 'assistant' actor award, I wonder what the real Roy would say about that? 'he's a bluffer, a total  effin bluffer', 'an effin wooden statue'
Ted himself won the top Emmy, he's the outstanding comic actor on that show by a country mile, though Coach Beard is a good second.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on September 28, 2021, 10:28:13 AM
Quote from: toby47 on September 27, 2021, 04:40:54 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on September 26, 2021, 11:04:15 PM
Kin is gathering a bit of momentum

Definitely the best of the first 3 episodes last night.

The storyline is good, but I'm still not gripped  & I'm not even sure why.

I like the show so far but not gripped either.  The story is one that has been done countless times before so maybe that's the reason. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on September 28, 2021, 10:28:40 AM
Quote from: bennydorano on September 26, 2021, 11:04:15 PM
Kin is gathering a bit of momentum

I'm not so sure yet. Some scenes i have enjoyed but at times i have been bored by the pace. Still, there is potential.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: brokencrossbar1 on September 28, 2021, 10:44:04 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on September 28, 2021, 12:10:03 AM
Quote from: screenexile on September 27, 2021, 09:46:22 PM
Still scratching my head as to how the lad who plays Roy Kent in Ted Lasso won an actual Emmy... WTF???
Seen a few episodes. Is he the Roy Keane rip off?

Ah come here, I think it's great. It's easy watching with a lot of relatable shit. A bit cringe at times but I think that's the point.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Norf Tyrone on September 28, 2021, 10:58:04 AM
Quote from: lurganblue on September 28, 2021, 10:28:40 AM
Quote from: bennydorano on September 26, 2021, 11:04:15 PM
Kin is gathering a bit of momentum

I'm not so sure yet. Some scenes i have enjoyed but at times i have been bored by the pace. Still, there is potential.

It's ok, and plenty of room to grow. However it's very predictable so far.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on September 28, 2021, 11:18:09 AM
Quote from: Main Street on September 28, 2021, 01:26:17 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on September 28, 2021, 12:10:03 AM
Quote from: screenexile on September 27, 2021, 09:46:22 PM
Still scratching my head as to how the lad who plays Roy Kent in Ted Lasso won an actual Emmy... WTF???
Seen a few episodes. Is he the Roy Keane rip off?
I suppose the Roy Kent name helped you to almost put 2+2 on that one ;D. No flies on you Tony!!!  He won the 'assistant' actor award, I wonder what the real Roy would say about that? 'he's a bluffer, a total  effin bluffer', 'an effin wooden statue'
Ted himself won the top Emmy, he's the outstanding comic actor on that show by a country mile, though Coach Beard is a good second.
;D cheeky bollix! I actually didn't pick up from Screen's post OR watching the show what his name was! I haven't seen enough of it to pass any real judgement on the acting but I certainly wouldn't have said any of it was award winning from what I have seen to date.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on September 30, 2021, 04:35:34 PM
Came across Scream Queens on Disney + having missed it first time around, only watched a few episodes but it's been really funny so far.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on September 30, 2021, 09:21:10 PM
Midnight Mass is some craic lads!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on October 01, 2021, 10:30:03 AM
Quote from: screenexile on September 30, 2021, 09:21:10 PM
Midnight Mass is some craic lads!!

Weird one alright. not too bad though if you like that type of thing.  Same makers as The Haunting of Hill House i believe?  It's not on that level.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Snapchap on October 01, 2021, 03:15:40 PM
Anyone watched this Squid Games thing? Seems to be getting good reviews everywhere. Also a new one on netflix getting good reviews is a Danish(?) series - The Chestnut Man. Anyone given it a go yet?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on October 01, 2021, 11:17:33 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on October 01, 2021, 10:30:03 AM
Quote from: screenexile on September 30, 2021, 09:21:10 PM
Midnight Mass is some craic lads!!

Weird one alright. not too bad though if you like that type of thing.  Same makers as The Haunting of Hill House i believe?  It's not on that level.

Finished it there. The last 2 episodes were much better. Still though, the long drawn out monologues are not for me.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ONeill on October 02, 2021, 11:22:13 AM
Quote from: Snapchap on October 01, 2021, 03:15:40 PM
Anyone watched this Squid Games thing? Seems to be getting good reviews everywhere. Also a new one on netflix getting good reviews is a Danish(?) series - The Chestnut Man. Anyone given it a go yet?

Found Squid Games easy to watch and time flew by. Young ones love it. I'm on 5th episode and haven't got distracted which is unusual for me. Give it a go. First 2 episodes probably slowest but have decent hooks.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ONeill on October 02, 2021, 11:23:59 AM
Oh and don't do the American dubbed audio. Best in original language.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: armaghniac on October 02, 2021, 09:36:22 PM
I am watching Chernobyl at present, definitely a goodie.
Barry Keogan got the job of shooting the pets, they must have seen his cat clip from Love/Hate.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: HiMucker on October 03, 2021, 11:36:56 PM
Quote from: Snapchap on October 01, 2021, 03:15:40 PM
Anyone watched this Squid Games thing? Seems to be getting good reviews everywhere. Also a new one on netflix getting good reviews is a Danish(?) series - The Chestnut Man. Anyone given it a go yet?
Have just watched the first episode, seems good so far anyway.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on October 04, 2021, 12:00:37 AM
Quote from: bennydorano on September 24, 2021, 05:30:46 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on September 06, 2021, 11:40:51 PM
9 perfect strangers on Amazon Prime is very good, watched 3 of 5 episodes and really enjoying it.
Finished 9 perfect strangers (8 episodes) on Prime, very good show, really enjoyable.

3 Episodes in yup enjoyable so far. Kin good again there tonight and Succession coming back shortly. Jibbajabba all set up nicely for the forseeable.

Sopranos and The Wire both came to a conclusion there this weekend on Sky Atlantic. Just tipped in and out. Duno which one to watch from the start again. Maybe Sopranos if i ever get the time. Im rambling now 😃
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on October 04, 2021, 07:28:24 AM
Quote from: ONeill on October 02, 2021, 11:23:59 AM
Oh and don't do the American dubbed audio. Best in original language.
If you liked that then Alice in Borderland is right up your street
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on October 04, 2021, 08:18:55 AM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on October 04, 2021, 12:00:37 AM
Quote from: bennydorano on September 24, 2021, 05:30:46 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on September 06, 2021, 11:40:51 PM
9 perfect strangers on Amazon Prime is very good, watched 3 of 5 episodes and really enjoying it.
Finished 9 perfect strangers (8 episodes) on Prime, very good show, really enjoyable.

3 Episodes in yup enjoyable so far. Kin good again there tonight and Succession coming back shortly. Jibbajabba all set up nicely for the forseeable.

Sopranos and The Wire both came to a conclusion there this weekend on Sky Atlantic. Just tipped in and out. Duno which one to watch from the start again. Maybe Sopranos if i ever get the time. Im rambling now 😃

The Sopranos is far better than The Wire.

I watched The Chestnut Man, very good show.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on October 04, 2021, 09:13:18 AM
Quote from: screenexile on September 30, 2021, 09:21:10 PM
Midnight Mass is some craic lads!!
A bit mad isn't it?  ;D
Enjoyed it so far though, even though it wouldn't usually be my sort of thing
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on October 04, 2021, 09:23:21 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on October 04, 2021, 08:18:55 AM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on October 04, 2021, 12:00:37 AM
Quote from: bennydorano on September 24, 2021, 05:30:46 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on September 06, 2021, 11:40:51 PM
9 perfect strangers on Amazon Prime is very good, watched 3 of 5 episodes and really enjoying it.
Finished 9 perfect strangers (8 episodes) on Prime, very good show, really enjoyable.

3 Episodes in yup enjoyable so far. Kin good again there tonight and Succession coming back shortly. Jibbajabba all set up nicely for the forseeable.

Sopranos and The Wire both came to a conclusion there this weekend on Sky Atlantic. Just tipped in and out. Duno which one to watch from the start again. Maybe Sopranos if i ever get the time. Im rambling now 😃

The Sopranos is far better than The Wire.

I watch The Chestnut Man, very good show.

I'll sit on the fence on this one 😊
Having said that ive literally just got The Sopranos Family Cookbook in the post so thats todays reading sorted 😃
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Snapchap on October 04, 2021, 09:45:49 AM
Quote from: ONeill on October 02, 2021, 11:23:59 AM
Oh and don't do the American dubbed audio. Best in original language.

Thanks O'Neill. And yeah I learned that lesson after trying to watch Money Heist on dubbed audio. Lasted mere seconds before subtitles were reverted to lol
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: toby47 on October 04, 2021, 11:56:45 AM
Squid game is a good show. Some real good exciting episodes.

Losing patience with with Kin TBH.

Watched 1st episode of Midnight mass too...strange one this far. Will keep watching
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on October 04, 2021, 12:20:32 PM
Quote from: toby47 on October 04, 2021, 11:56:45 AM
Squid game is a good show. Some real good exciting episodes.

Losing patience with with Kin TBH.

Watched 1st episode of Midnight mass too...strange one this far. Will keep watching

Started 'Midnight mass' last night too. Enough there to keep me intrigued.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bigarsedkeeper on October 04, 2021, 02:28:57 PM
Finished 9 Perfect strangers over the weekend - was better than I thought it was going to be. Nearly gave up on but she kept going with it and get better as it went on.

Binged Vigil over last weekend too - thought it was good too.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on October 04, 2021, 09:31:52 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on October 04, 2021, 07:28:24 AM
Quote from: ONeill on October 02, 2021, 11:23:59 AM
Oh and don't do the American dubbed audio. Best in original language.
If you liked that then Alice in Borderland is right up your street
Crab street?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on October 05, 2021, 11:01:39 AM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on October 04, 2021, 09:23:21 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on October 04, 2021, 08:18:55 AM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on October 04, 2021, 12:00:37 AM
Quote from: bennydorano on September 24, 2021, 05:30:46 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on September 06, 2021, 11:40:51 PM
9 perfect strangers on Amazon Prime is very good, watched 3 of 5 episodes and really enjoying it.
Finished 9 perfect strangers (8 episodes) on Prime, very good show, really enjoyable.

3 Episodes in yup enjoyable so far. Kin good again there tonight and Succession coming back shortly. Jibbajabba all set up nicely for the forseeable.

Sopranos and The Wire both came to a conclusion there this weekend on Sky Atlantic. Just tipped in and out. Duno which one to watch from the start again. Maybe Sopranos if i ever get the time. Im rambling now 😃

The Sopranos is far better than The Wire.

I watch The Chestnut Man, very good show.

I'll sit on the fence on this one 😊
Having said that ive literally just got The Sopranos Family Cookbook in the post so thats todays reading sorted 😃

Going to watch that Sopranos prequel tonight, couldn't get to it the past 2 nights but tonight is the night.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: An Watcher on October 05, 2021, 12:53:58 PM
Do they still do Crazy Tuesdays or am I showing my age!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: toby47 on October 05, 2021, 03:12:55 PM
Quote from: An Watcher on October 05, 2021, 12:53:58 PM
Do they still do Crazy Tuesdays or am I showing my age!!

I'm almost sure they do
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Silver hill on October 05, 2021, 09:23:43 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on October 05, 2021, 11:01:39 AM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on October 04, 2021, 09:23:21 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on October 04, 2021, 08:18:55 AM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on October 04, 2021, 12:00:37 AM
Quote from: bennydorano on September 24, 2021, 05:30:46 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on September 06, 2021, 11:40:51 PM
9 perfect strangers on Amazon Prime is very good, watched 3 of 5 episodes and really enjoying it.
Finished 9 perfect strangers (8 episodes) on Prime, very good show, really enjoyable.

3 Episodes in yup enjoyable so far. Kin good again there tonight and Succession coming back shortly. Jibbajabba all set up nicely for the forseeable.

Sopranos and The Wire both came to a conclusion there this weekend on Sky Atlantic. Just tipped in and out. Duno which one to watch from the start again. Maybe Sopranos if i ever get the time. Im rambling now 😃

The Sopranos is far better than The Wire.

I watch The Chestnut Man, very good show.

I'll sit on the fence on this one 😊
Having said that ive literally just got The Sopranos Family Cookbook in the post so thats todays reading sorted 😃

Going to watch that Sopranos prequel tonight, couldn't get to it the past 2 nights but tonight is the night.

Prepare to be disappointed....very disjointed, trying to be too many things. 6/10 at best I thought.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on October 08, 2021, 09:45:13 AM
Quote from: Silver hill on October 05, 2021, 09:23:43 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on October 05, 2021, 11:01:39 AM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on October 04, 2021, 09:23:21 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on October 04, 2021, 08:18:55 AM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on October 04, 2021, 12:00:37 AM
Quote from: bennydorano on September 24, 2021, 05:30:46 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on September 06, 2021, 11:40:51 PM
9 perfect strangers on Amazon Prime is very good, watched 3 of 5 episodes and really enjoying it.
Finished 9 perfect strangers (8 episodes) on Prime, very good show, really enjoyable.

3 Episodes in yup enjoyable so far. Kin good again there tonight and Succession coming back shortly. Jibbajabba all set up nicely for the forseeable.

Sopranos and The Wire both came to a conclusion there this weekend on Sky Atlantic. Just tipped in and out. Duno which one to watch from the start again. Maybe Sopranos if i ever get the time. Im rambling now 😃

The Sopranos is far better than The Wire.

I watch The Chestnut Man, very good show.

I'll sit on the fence on this one 😊
Having said that ive literally just got The Sopranos Family Cookbook in the post so thats todays reading sorted 😃

Going to watch that Sopranos prequel tonight, couldn't get to it the past 2 nights but tonight is the night.

Prepare to be disappointed....very disjointed, trying to be too many things. 6/10 at best I thought.

It was rubbish imo
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on October 08, 2021, 09:47:52 AM
Quote from: JimStynes on October 08, 2021, 09:45:13 AM
Quote from: Silver hill on October 05, 2021, 09:23:43 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on October 05, 2021, 11:01:39 AM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on October 04, 2021, 09:23:21 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on October 04, 2021, 08:18:55 AM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on October 04, 2021, 12:00:37 AM
Quote from: bennydorano on September 24, 2021, 05:30:46 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on September 06, 2021, 11:40:51 PM
9 perfect strangers on Amazon Prime is very good, watched 3 of 5 episodes and really enjoying it.
Finished 9 perfect strangers (8 episodes) on Prime, very good show, really enjoyable.

3 Episodes in yup enjoyable so far. Kin good again there tonight and Succession coming back shortly. Jibbajabba all set up nicely for the forseeable.

Sopranos and The Wire both came to a conclusion there this weekend on Sky Atlantic. Just tipped in and out. Duno which one to watch from the start again. Maybe Sopranos if i ever get the time. Im rambling now 😃

The Sopranos is far better than The Wire.

I watch The Chestnut Man, very good show.

I'll sit on the fence on this one 😊
Having said that ive literally just got The Sopranos Family Cookbook in the post so thats todays reading sorted 😃

Going to watch that Sopranos prequel tonight, couldn't get to it the past 2 nights but tonight is the night.

Prepare to be disappointed....very disjointed, trying to be too many things. 6/10 at best I thought.

It was rubbish imo

Aye, it was crap.  No real story to it and a bit all over the place.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Taylor on October 08, 2021, 10:00:56 AM
Could be late to the party but started Squid Game.

Halfway through it - weird but addictive at the same time
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on October 08, 2021, 10:50:50 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on October 08, 2021, 09:47:52 AM
Quote from: JimStynes on October 08, 2021, 09:45:13 AM
Quote from: Silver hill on October 05, 2021, 09:23:43 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on October 05, 2021, 11:01:39 AM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on October 04, 2021, 09:23:21 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on October 04, 2021, 08:18:55 AM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on October 04, 2021, 12:00:37 AM
Quote from: bennydorano on September 24, 2021, 05:30:46 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on September 06, 2021, 11:40:51 PM
9 perfect strangers on Amazon Prime is very good, watched 3 of 5 episodes and really enjoying it.
Finished 9 perfect strangers (8 episodes) on Prime, very good show, really enjoyable.

3 Episodes in yup enjoyable so far. Kin good again there tonight and Succession coming back shortly. Jibbajabba all set up nicely for the forseeable.

Sopranos and The Wire both came to a conclusion there this weekend on Sky Atlantic. Just tipped in and out. Duno which one to watch from the start again. Maybe Sopranos if i ever get the time. Im rambling now 😃

The Sopranos is far better than The Wire.

I watch The Chestnut Man, very good show.

I'll sit on the fence on this one 😊
Having said that ive literally just got The Sopranos Family Cookbook in the post so thats todays reading sorted 😃

Going to watch that Sopranos prequel tonight, couldn't get to it the past 2 nights but tonight is the night.

Prepare to be disappointed....very disjointed, trying to be too many things. 6/10 at best I thought.

It was rubbish imo

Aye, it was crap.  No real story to it and a bit all over the place.

I'm in the minority here but i thought it was grand.  I only finished the sopranos last year and was looking forward to this. I thought some of the casting was great... apart from Ray Liotta. Wouldnt have had him near it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jonkunlon on October 11, 2021, 09:28:01 PM
Sunday Mass ....Great introductory episodes with intrigue and plot twists shrowded in religious mystery.

The author then got off his face and decided "let's throw in vampires!!!".

F*$King hell. Save yourselves the bother.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Rudi on October 11, 2021, 09:44:48 PM
Quote from: Jonkunlon on October 11, 2021, 09:28:01 PM
Sunday Mass ....Great introductory episodes with intrigue and plot twists shrowded in religious mystery.

The author then got off his face and decided "let's throw in vampires!!!".

F*$King hell. Save yourselves the bother.

Similar experience here, first few episodes were intriguing, then it went to pot. Midnight Mass.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Farrandeelin on October 11, 2021, 10:02:49 PM
Quote from: Taylor on October 08, 2021, 10:00:56 AM
Could be late to the party but started Squid Game.

Halfway through it - weird but addictive at the same time

Thought the same myself.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on October 11, 2021, 11:32:15 PM
Quote from: Farrandeelin on October 11, 2021, 10:02:49 PM
Quote from: Taylor on October 08, 2021, 10:00:56 AM
Could be late to the party but started Squid Game.

Halfway through it - weird but addictive at the same time

Thought the same myself.
Aye it was surprisingly good.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on October 12, 2021, 12:30:23 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on October 11, 2021, 11:32:15 PM
Quote from: Farrandeelin on October 11, 2021, 10:02:49 PM
Quote from: Taylor on October 08, 2021, 10:00:56 AM
Could be late to the party but started Squid Game.

Halfway through it - weird but addictive at the same time

Thought the same myself.
Aye it was surprisingly good.
I'm 3 episodes in but the addiction hasn't kicked in yet. Maybe if they were all secondary school teachers my glee factor would surge.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on October 12, 2021, 12:12:12 PM
Quote from: Main Street on October 12, 2021, 12:30:23 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on October 11, 2021, 11:32:15 PM
Quote from: Farrandeelin on October 11, 2021, 10:02:49 PM
Quote from: Taylor on October 08, 2021, 10:00:56 AM
Could be late to the party but started Squid Game.

Halfway through it - weird but addictive at the same time

Thought the same myself.
Aye it was surprisingly good.
I'm 3 episodes in but the addiction hasn't kicked in yet. Maybe if they were all secondary school teachers my glee factor would surge.

Its a bit like Takeshi Castle, only there are crocs and sharks in the water. or instead of a boxing glove punching you in the face its a spear in the eye!

Would watch a lot of the Asian stuff, Alice in Borderland is slightly better I thought.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: An Watcher on October 12, 2021, 01:29:30 PM
Bit of an improvement from Kin at the weekend.  Still not fantastic but slightly better
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on October 12, 2021, 02:28:46 PM
Quote from: Rudi on October 11, 2021, 09:44:48 PM
Quote from: Jonkunlon on October 11, 2021, 09:28:01 PM
Sunday Mass ....Great introductory episodes with intrigue and plot twists shrowded in religious mystery.

The author then got off his face and decided "let's throw in vampires!!!".

F*$King hell. Save yourselves the bother.

Similar experience here, first few episodes were intriguing, then it went to pot. Midnight Mass.

Aye but not one person lets on they've ever heard of a vampire
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Ethan Tremblay on October 12, 2021, 02:56:15 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on October 12, 2021, 02:28:46 PM
Quote from: Rudi on October 11, 2021, 09:44:48 PM
Quote from: Jonkunlon on October 11, 2021, 09:28:01 PM
Sunday Mass ....Great introductory episodes with intrigue and plot twists shrowded in religious mystery.

The author then got off his face and decided "let's throw in vampires!!!".

F*$King hell. Save yourselves the bother.

Similar experience here, first few episodes were intriguing, then it went to pot. Midnight Mass.

Aye but not one person lets on they've ever heard of a vampire
It was created by the same guy that made the haunting of hill house and bly manor, hardly shocking it went down the route it did
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on October 12, 2021, 03:36:26 PM
Quote from: Ethan Tremblay on October 12, 2021, 02:56:15 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on October 12, 2021, 02:28:46 PM
Quote from: Rudi on October 11, 2021, 09:44:48 PM
Quote from: Jonkunlon on October 11, 2021, 09:28:01 PM
Sunday Mass ....Great introductory episodes with intrigue and plot twists shrowded in religious mystery.

The author then got off his face and decided "let's throw in vampires!!!".

F*$King hell. Save yourselves the bother.

Similar experience here, first few episodes were intriguing, then it went to pot. Midnight Mass.

Aye but not one person lets on they've ever heard of a vampire
It was created by the same guy that made the haunting of hill house and bly manor, hardly shocking it went down the route it did

I enjoyed those 2.  Hill House in particular.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on October 12, 2021, 04:03:13 PM
Must be the only enjoying Midnight mass ffs!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JoG2 on October 12, 2021, 06:11:37 PM
Quote from: Jeepers Creepers on October 12, 2021, 04:03:13 PM
Must be the only enjoying Midnight mass ffs!

1 episode to go. Has really picked up again after a couple of bonkers episodes, looking forward to the finale
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Rudi on October 12, 2021, 10:19:12 PM
Maid on Netflix is good, 2 episodes in.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on October 12, 2021, 10:57:58 PM
Been watching Fauda on Netflix, probably not high on the Palestinian list of must watch shows but decent
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on October 12, 2021, 11:25:07 PM
Anyone watch the dementia two parter on bbc1 last week and tonight? Tough watch. Just have the last bit to finish tomorrow....therell be no happy endings with this one id say
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on October 13, 2021, 01:22:39 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on October 12, 2021, 12:12:12 PM
Quote from: Main Street on October 12, 2021, 12:30:23 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on October 11, 2021, 11:32:15 PM
Quote from: Farrandeelin on October 11, 2021, 10:02:49 PM
Quote from: Taylor on October 08, 2021, 10:00:56 AM
Could be late to the party but started Squid Game.

Halfway through it - weird but addictive at the same time

Thought the same myself.
Aye it was surprisingly good.
I'm 3 episodes in but the addiction hasn't kicked in yet. Maybe if they were all secondary school teachers my glee factor would surge.

Its a bit like Takeshi Castle, only there are crocs and sharks in the water. or instead of a boxing glove punching you in the face its a spear in the eye!

Would watch a lot of the Asian stuff, Alice in Borderland is slightly better I thought.
I will admit though, the tug of war was a cliffhanger in Ep 4.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on October 13, 2021, 07:24:43 AM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on October 12, 2021, 11:25:07 PM
Anyone watch the dementia two parter on bbc1 last week and tonight? Tough watch. Just have the last bit to finish tomorrow....therell be no happy endings with this one id say

Watched both, just a heart breaking show, the young man who's family inherited a 'dementia' gene that starts early is the worst of cruel fates
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on October 13, 2021, 09:03:39 PM
Watched the end of it today. Didnt get any better. Poor Gill and and the young un (Chris)?

Hunting the Essex Lorry Killers just started on bbc2. Didnt know they were doing a program on it..
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on October 13, 2021, 09:42:43 PM
Buffering on the ITV Hub is fairly good for a mainstreamish adult comedy
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on October 13, 2021, 11:11:43 PM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on October 13, 2021, 09:03:39 PM
Watched the end of it today. Didnt get any better. Poor Gill and and the young un (Chris)?

Hunting the Essex Lorry Killers just started on bbc2. Didnt know they were doing a program on it..
That Essex Lorry programme was particularly grim. The cops obviously traumatised by the whole experience.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on October 13, 2021, 11:39:50 PM
For sure. Stories behind all the dead as the program showed.

Mo was a goner from vv early doors, admittin to throwin away a second phone as it would make him look guilty....ironic too that hes got 90% of the publicity but the 3 others got longer sentences..
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on October 13, 2021, 11:53:15 PM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on October 13, 2021, 11:39:50 PM
For sure. Stories behind all the dead as the program showed.

Mo was a goner from vv early doors, admittin to throwin away a second phone as it would make him look guilty....ironic too that hes got 90% of the publicity but the 3 others got longer sentences..

Greed, pure unadulterated greed, no f**king morals. They are the ones that got caught, how many are still doing it daily?

This year was the largest numbers that made the channel crossing, I'm sure the figures are high for deaths due to the crossings!

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Boycey on October 15, 2021, 10:34:05 AM
Anyone following Kin and looking to get ahead of the RTE curve this week's episode is now on my IPTV service so presumably wherever yis all get ur content from too..

Corny as f**k and full of holes but sure I'll see it out now  :)

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on October 15, 2021, 11:24:25 AM
Quote from: Boycey on October 15, 2021, 10:34:05 AM
Anyone following Kin and looking to get ahead of the RTE curve this week's episode is now on my IPTV service so presumably wherever yis all get ur content from too..

Corny as f**k and full of holes but sure I'll see it out now  :)

Aye, I have been getting the episode on a Thursday night most weeks.  As for holes, I couldn't get how the wee assassin boy just walked outside a building full of teenagers last week and was abe to immediately know who Michaels daughter was.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on October 15, 2021, 12:17:27 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on October 15, 2021, 11:24:25 AM
Quote from: Boycey on October 15, 2021, 10:34:05 AM
Anyone following Kin and looking to get ahead of the RTE curve this week's episode is now on my IPTV service so presumably wherever yis all get ur content from too..

Corny as f**k and full of holes but sure I'll see it out now  :)

Aye, I have been getting the episode on a Thursday night most weeks.  As for holes, I couldn't get how the wee assassin boy just walked outside a building full of teenagers last week and was abe to immediately know who Michaels daughter was.

It airs on American Streaming service AMC on a Thursday which is why it's available a few days before RTE.

It's no Love/Hate but it's decent drama and an enjoyable enough watch. Looking forward to its conclusion.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Boycey on October 15, 2021, 12:44:31 PM
Quote from: screenexile on October 15, 2021, 12:17:27 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on October 15, 2021, 11:24:25 AM
Quote from: Boycey on October 15, 2021, 10:34:05 AM
Anyone following Kin and looking to get ahead of the RTE curve this week's episode is now on my IPTV service so presumably wherever yis all get ur content from too..

Corny as f**k and full of holes but sure I'll see it out now  :)

Aye, I have been getting the episode on a Thursday night most weeks.  As for holes, I couldn't get how the wee assassin boy just walked outside a building full of teenagers last week and was abe to immediately know who Michaels daughter was.

It airs on American Streaming service AMC on a Thursday which is why it's available a few days before RTE.

It's no Love/Hate but it's decent drama and an enjoyable enough watch. Looking forward to its conclusion.

Yeah figured it must be something like that.. I only copped it last week on my box. Two more episodes left
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jonkunlon on October 17, 2021, 07:21:28 PM
'Kin' warming up rightly. Still short of 'Love/Hate' standard at the minute.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on October 18, 2021, 08:39:04 PM
Just finished the Bobby Robson, more than a manager, was on prime. What a great fella he was
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Silver hill on October 18, 2021, 09:09:41 PM
Good to see Succession back.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Louther on October 19, 2021, 03:30:03 PM
Quote from: Silver hill on October 18, 2021, 09:09:41 PM
Good to see Succession back.

Great show. Such a collection of unlikeable characters that leave you enthralled. Greg is a great comic character among it all. Is he really such a fool you start asking yourself?

Kin also was a good episode on Sunday.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Estimator on October 19, 2021, 04:51:12 PM
https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20211015-the-100-greatest-tv-series-of-the-21st-century?ocid=twcul

BBC Culture polled 206 TV experts from 43 countries in order to find the greatest TV of the 21st Century – here's the top 100

1          The Wire (2002-2008)
2          Mad Men (2007-2015)
3          Breaking Bad (2008-2013)
4          Fleabag (2016-2019)
5          Game of Thrones (2011-2019)
6          I May Destroy You (2020)
7          The Leftovers (2014-2017)
8          The Americans (2013-2018)
9          The Office (UK) (2001-2003)
10        Succession (2018-)
11        BoJack Horseman (2014-2020)
12        Six Feet Under (2001-2005)
13        Twin Peaks: The Return (2017)
14        Atlanta (2016-)
15        Chernobyl (2019)
16        The Crown (2016-)
17        30 Rock (2006-2013)
18        Deadwood (2004-2006)
19        Lost (2004-2010)
20        The Thick of It (2005-2012)
21        Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000-)
22        Black Mirror (2011-)
23        Better Call Saul (2015-2022)
24        Veep (2012-2019)
25        Sherlock (2010-2017)
26        Watchmen (2019)
27        Line of Duty (2012-2021)
28        Friday Night Lights (2006-2011)
29        Parks and Recreation (2009-2015)
30        Girls (2012-2017)
31        True Detective (2014-2019)
32        Arrested Development (2003-2019)
33        The Good Wife (2009-2016)
34        The Bridge (2011-2018)
35        Fargo (2014-)
36=      Downton Abbey (2010-2015)
36=      Band of Brothers (2001)
38        The Handmaid's Tale (2017-)
39        The Office (US) (2005-2013)
40        Borgen (2010-2022)
41        Schitt's Creek (2015-2020)
42        Peep Show (2003-2015)
43        Money Heist (2017-2021)
44        Community (2009-2015)
45        The Good Fight (2017-)
46        Homeland (2011-2020)
47        Grey's Anatomy (2005-)
48        Inside No 9 (2014-)
49        The Bureau (2015-)
50        Halt and Catch Fire (2014-2017)
51        Small Axe (2020)
52        This is England 86, 88 and 90 (2010-2015)
53        Call My Agent! (2015-2020)
54        Happy Valley (2014-)
55        The Shield (2002-2008)
56        The Big Bang Theory (2007-2019)
57        The Young Pope (2016)
58        Dark (2017-2020)
59        The Underground Railroad (2021)
60        House of Cards (2013-2018)
61        Avatar: The Last Airbender (2005-2008)
62=      The Good Place (2016-2020)
62=      Pose (2018-2021)
64        Detectorists (2014-2017)
65        Orange is the New Black (2013-2019)
66        Mare of Easttown (2021)
67        RuPaul's Drag Race (2009-)
68        Stranger Things (2016-)
69        24 (2001-2010)
70        Battlestar Galactica (2004-2009)
71        Enlightened (2011-2013)
72        Gilmore Girls (2000-2007)
73        Planet Earth (2006)
74        Utopia (2013-2014)
75        Babylon Berlin (2017-)
76        Rick and Morty (2013-)
77        American Crime Story (2016-)
78        The Killing (Denmark) (2007-2012)
79        Mindhunter (2017-2019)
80        House (2004-2012)
81        OJ: Made in America (2016)
82        Big Little Lies (2017-2019)
83        Insecure (2016-2021)
84=      Normal People (2020)
84=      Narcos (2015-2017)
86        How I Met Your Mother (2005-2014)
87        The Comeback (2005-2014)
88        The OA (2016-2019)
89        Dexter (2006-2013)
90        It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (2005-)
91        Westworld (2016-)
92        Show Me a Hero (2015)
93        Treme (2010-2013)
94        Louie (2010-2015)
95        Luther (2010-2019)
96        Catastrophe (2015-2019)
97        Hannibal (2013-2015)
98        Crazy Ex-Girlfriend (2015-2019)
99        Steven Universe (2013-2020)
100      The Queen's Gambit (2020)

You can look at who voted for what from the link at the top of the post.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on October 19, 2021, 05:02:52 PM
I've watched 53 and probably got at least a half a season through another 10 or so.

Was about to say the list is a bag of shit without Sopranos/West Wing but it's only for the 21st Century. Definitely a few in there that I should try and get to!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: BennyCake on October 19, 2021, 05:25:33 PM
Finished 6 of those. Started another couple but gave up.

I don't know how people can watch so much tv these days. It would be a full time job keeping up with them all
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Estimator on October 19, 2021, 05:26:17 PM
Watched 20 with another 9/10 to finish off.
Surprised the likes of Ozark + Modern Family didn't make the list.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: J70 on October 19, 2021, 05:30:19 PM
There's a few in there that were top notch before falling away.

House of Cards for example. True Detective too.

Top ten for me out of that list (not in order):

Deadwood
Breaking Bad
Better Call Saul
Mad Men
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Chernobyl
Fargo (Season 2 is one of the best seasons of tv I've ever seen)
Arrested Development
Narcos and Narcos Mexico
Westworld

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: dec on October 19, 2021, 05:37:07 PM
Quote from: Estimator on October 19, 2021, 04:51:12 PM
TV experts from 43 countries

And it is almost all US and UK shows.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on October 19, 2021, 05:52:23 PM
A lot of shite shows on that list. I take it that's not in order? As band of brothers is way down the list and it is possibly the best pieces of TV ever made. One of favourites on there is The Shield. Loved that show and even better that was loosely based on a true story. I can't see my favourite show of all time on it either, Gomorrah
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JoG2 on October 19, 2021, 06:14:45 PM
Have watched about a dozen or so on that list and started a few others. Must make a list from the rest for the Winter. Some great TV being made these days
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: From the Bunker on October 19, 2021, 06:29:18 PM
One of the worst waste of time series ''Lost'' at 19.

Christ that was Rubbish!

The punchline that everyone was dead was guessed early on, the script-writers denied this and had no plan B.

Proceeded to add loads of red-herring sub plot stories to disguise this.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on October 19, 2021, 06:41:57 PM
Quote from: From the Bunker on October 19, 2021, 06:29:18 PM
One of the worst waste of time series ''Lost'' at 19.

Christ that was Rubbish!

The punchline that everyone was dead was guessed early on, the script-writers denied this and had no plan B.

Proceeded to add loads of red-herring sub plot stories to disguise this.

Dead? Christ the night!! Spoiler alert
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on October 19, 2021, 07:15:17 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on October 19, 2021, 06:41:57 PM
Quote from: From the Bunker on October 19, 2021, 06:29:18 PM
One of the worst waste of time series ''Lost'' at 19.

Christ that was Rubbish!

The punchline that everyone was dead was guessed early on, the script-writers denied this and had no plan B.

Proceeded to add loads of red-herring sub plot stories to disguise this.

Dead? Christ the night!! Spoiler alert
I'll chalk that one off the watch list.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: J70 on October 19, 2021, 07:29:53 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on October 19, 2021, 07:15:17 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on October 19, 2021, 06:41:57 PM
Quote from: From the Bunker on October 19, 2021, 06:29:18 PM
One of the worst waste of time series ''Lost'' at 19.

Christ that was Rubbish!

The punchline that everyone was dead was guessed early on, the script-writers denied this and had no plan B.

Proceeded to add loads of red-herring sub plot stories to disguise this.

Dead? Christ the night!! Spoiler alert
I'll chalk that one off the watch list.

;D
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on October 19, 2021, 08:51:54 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on October 19, 2021, 07:15:17 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on October 19, 2021, 06:41:57 PM
Quote from: From the Bunker on October 19, 2021, 06:29:18 PM
One of the worst waste of time series ''Lost'' at 19.

Christ that was Rubbish!

The punchline that everyone was dead was guessed early on, the script-writers denied this and had no plan B.

Proceeded to add loads of red-herring sub plot stories to disguise this.

Dead? Christ the night!! Spoiler alert
I'll chalk that one off the watch list.
That was a stunning spoiler though, the best so far?  There's no comeback from that one.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on October 19, 2021, 09:20:25 PM
Quote from: Main Street on October 19, 2021, 08:51:54 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on October 19, 2021, 07:15:17 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on October 19, 2021, 06:41:57 PM
Quote from: From the Bunker on October 19, 2021, 06:29:18 PM
One of the worst waste of time series ''Lost'' at 19.

Christ that was Rubbish!

The punchline that everyone was dead was guessed early on, the script-writers denied this and had no plan B.

Proceeded to add loads of red-herring sub plot stories to disguise this.

Dead? Christ the night!! Spoiler alert
I'll chalk that one off the watch list.
That was a stunning spoiler though, the best so far?  There's no comeback from that one.

it was 15 years ago, everyone knows about it  ???
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on October 19, 2021, 09:23:06 PM
Quote from: From the Bunker on October 19, 2021, 06:29:18 PM
One of the worst waste of time series ''Lost'' at 19.

Christ that was Rubbish!

The punchline that everyone was dead was guessed early on, the script-writers denied this and had no plan B.

Proceeded to add loads of red-herring sub plot stories to disguise this.

Think Bunker has done anyone who hasn't watched Lost a favour here.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on October 19, 2021, 09:40:51 PM
Has anyone watched  nr.13 Twin Peaks: The Return?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Silver hill on October 19, 2021, 09:53:42 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on October 19, 2021, 05:52:23 PM
A lot of shite shows on that list. I take it that's not in order? As band of brothers is way down the list and it is possibly the best pieces of TV ever made. One of favourites on there is The Shield. Loved that show and even better that was loosely based on a true story. I can't see my favourite show of all time on it either, Gomorrah

Great shout, Gomorrah is top drawer.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on October 19, 2021, 10:19:28 PM
Quote from: Silver hill on October 19, 2021, 09:53:42 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on October 19, 2021, 05:52:23 PM
A lot of shite shows on that list. I take it that's not in order? As band of brothers is way down the list and it is possibly the best pieces of TV ever made. One of favourites on there is The Shield. Loved that show and even better that was loosely based on a true story. I can't see my favourite show of all time on it either, Gomorrah

Great shout, Gomorrah is top drawer.
Band of Brothers is sheer class. The Shield is more than loosely based on a true story, the Shield  story line was actually way ahead of its time. The BBC podcast Bad Cops tells the incredible true story of the rise and fall of Baltimore's elite Gun Trace Task Force,  hero villain Sgt. Wayne Jenkins had a a lot of 'Vic' in him and much more. They literally waged war against the citizenry,  with brazen armed robberies and framing evidence against.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: thewobbler on October 19, 2021, 10:43:34 PM
Band of Brothers belongs in its own special category.

It's not like a 4 or 5 series concept where the writers take multiple arcs and then tweak/evolve the original idea as characters and storylines resonate. It's a faithful visualisation of a book. Because it's such an extraordinary visualisation, it deserves the highest kudos possible. But it had very different challenges to the big HBO etc dramas.

—-

Lost was the most frustrating waste of time. As a viewer, I kept waiting for the reward for my patience. Kept waiting for the pieces to fall into place. And as the final series progressed and it became obvious that not one single loose end would be tied up, it was infuriating. It should come with a health warning.

—-

For my money, Better Call Saul is streets ahead of Breaking Bad. It's a better story with better characters.



Fargo would have been top 5 had it not been for that truly appalling most recent series.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jell 0 Biafra on October 20, 2021, 03:05:19 AM
I'm clearly not reading the room here, but I thought Fargo's last season was great, albeit after an admittedly  slow start.

Likewise, Lost had its moments.  Far too much soapy stuff in the alternate reality they had going on in the last couple of seasons.   But it did cliff-hanger endings better than any series I know.  I enjoyed all the time travel and other weird shit they threw at us.  I had no problems with the ending.

Though then again, I might not be the one to ask here, as  I thought the ending to The Sopranos was top notch.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Silver hill on October 20, 2021, 07:46:00 AM
Didn't watch lost so can't comment.
Fargo was more than decent including the last series.
No issues myself with the way the sopranos ended. Everything doesn't have to be explained and loose ends tied up.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on October 20, 2021, 09:06:30 AM
Quote from: Jell 0 Biafra on October 20, 2021, 03:05:19 AM
I'm clearly not reading the room here, but I thought Fargo's last season was great, albeit after an admittedly  slow start.

Likewise, Lost had its moments.  Far too much soapy stuff in the alternate reality they had going on in the last couple of seasons.   But it did cliff-hanger endings better than any series I know.  I enjoyed all the time travel and other weird shit they threw at us.  I had no problems with the ending.

Though then again, I might not be the one to ask here, as  I thought the ending to The Sopranos was top notch.

There is a theme with people not liking the end to shows.  I think it is their disappointment that a thing they have loved has come to an end. Or maybe people just think they could write better stories.

I thoroughly enjoyed the end of Sopranos. Re-watched it a couple of times in fact just to get a better feel for it.  More unpopular endings that i enjoyed include Game of Thrones and Line of Duty.

Lost was a disappointment. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on October 20, 2021, 09:09:34 AM
The problem for Lost was it became such a big popular show that they milked the ass right out of it, it should have ended sooner..

Its ok to have a 3 or 4 season show, a lot of the European shows don't have these multiple seasons of the same shit, or if you are having these have like 5 episodes rather than 15!!

My wife's attention span for these types of shows has now gone completely, works for me then as I'll head up to bed after putting on one of my shows for an hour.

after saying all that something will come along that'll I'll end up watching for ages!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: thewobbler on October 20, 2021, 09:17:26 AM
Quote from: lurganblue on October 20, 2021, 09:06:30 AM
Quote from: Jell 0 Biafra on October 20, 2021, 03:05:19 AM
I'm clearly not reading the room here, but I thought Fargo's last season was great, albeit after an admittedly  slow start.

Likewise, Lost had its moments.  Far too much soapy stuff in the alternate reality they had going on in the last couple of seasons.   But it did cliff-hanger endings better than any series I know.  I enjoyed all the time travel and other weird shit they threw at us.  I had no problems with the ending.

Though then again, I might not be the one to ask here, as  I thought the ending to The Sopranos was top notch.

There is a theme with people not liking the end to shows.  I think it is their disappointment that a thing they have loved has come to an end. Or maybe people just think they could write better stories.

I thoroughly enjoyed the end of Sopranos. Re-watched it a couple of times in fact just to get a better feel for it.  More unpopular endings that i enjoyed include Game of Thrones and Line of Duty.

Lost was a disappointment.

I really enjoyed the ending of Sopranos. And of the Wire, BB, The Americans, Six Feet Under, Mad Men, The Office, Friday Night Lights.

Lost stands alone as being a crushing disappointment. That final series was like when you know you're been conned, and you're filled with rage rather than respect, but circumstances dictate you've no choice but to watch the conman slowly exit stage left. What a shambles.

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on October 20, 2021, 09:29:12 AM
Lost is a great example of an unexpected mega hit that the writers had no idea of the overall arc of the story, but the studio knew how to milk  it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: smort on October 20, 2021, 09:36:53 AM
I thoroughly enjoyed Lost. Understand how the ending and final season can be seen as a disappointment but the journey over the previous 5 seasons was great. Yes they milked it with some outrageous story lines and twists but it was pure escapism
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: maddog on October 20, 2021, 09:44:27 AM
Surely if there was ever a show that tore the ass out of it then it has to be "the walking dead"
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on October 20, 2021, 10:03:49 AM
Quote from: maddog on October 20, 2021, 09:44:27 AM
Surely if there was ever a show that tore the ass out of it then it has to be "the walking dead"

Threw in the towel myself.  Couldnt live the the monologues.  It had the feel of a show that didnt know where it was going.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Louther on October 20, 2021, 10:06:17 AM
On shows that tore arse of it - Prison Break. First season brilliant, second ok and then after that they just kept adding crazy level stuff to keep it going.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: toby47 on October 20, 2021, 10:43:13 AM
Quote from: Louther on October 20, 2021, 10:06:17 AM
On shows that tore arse of it - Prison Break. First season brilliant, second ok and then after that they just kept adding crazy level stuff to keep it going.

First season of prison break is still the best season of any show I've watched. At the time watching 1 episode a week on RTE, it was unreal.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: themac_23 on October 20, 2021, 11:10:30 AM
Quote from: toby47 on October 20, 2021, 10:43:13 AM
Quote from: Louther on October 20, 2021, 10:06:17 AM
On shows that tore arse of it - Prison Break. First season brilliant, second ok and then after that they just kept adding crazy level stuff to keep it going.

First season of prison break is still the best season of any show I've watched. At the time watching 1 episode a week on RTE, it was unreal.

T-Bag is one of the creepiest, evil characters ever in a tv show and was great at what he done. as said 1st and 2nd series great, after that brutal.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Newbridge Exile on October 20, 2021, 01:21:01 PM
Stumbled across  " The Terror " on Iplayer ,( starring Ciaran Hinds & Jared  Harris  amongst others,)  really enjoying it thus far.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: J70 on October 20, 2021, 02:11:47 PM
Quote from: maddog on October 20, 2021, 09:44:27 AM
Surely if there was ever a show that tore the ass out of it then it has to be "the walking dead"

That's still being made, isn't it?

I gave up on it after they flew Rick off in the helicopter with the landfill woman.

It had been in serious decline for a while after the top class early seasons.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Ethan Tremblay on October 20, 2021, 03:15:12 PM
Quote from: Louther on October 20, 2021, 10:06:17 AM
On shows that tore arse of it - Prison Break. First season brilliant, second ok and then after that they just kept adding crazy level stuff to keep it going.

I remember my mates watching this and at the tender age of 13/14 and me asking the most obvious question, what are they going to do when they break out of jail? Seems highly paid writers couldn't figure that out either. 

Seems the same scenario has hit the walking dead whereby the premise was interesting but the plot is more or less the same.  Both shows 'jumped the shark' early and are forever tarnished for it. 

I would prefer the mini series shows now coming out at the moment to everything else, they have a definitive start, middle and end, usually well structured and thought out.  Watchmen would be a recent one that stands out in my mind. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on October 20, 2021, 03:30:33 PM
Quote from: Ethan Tremblay on October 20, 2021, 03:15:12 PM
Quote from: Louther on October 20, 2021, 10:06:17 AM
On shows that tore arse of it - Prison Break. First season brilliant, second ok and then after that they just kept adding crazy level stuff to keep it going.

I remember my mates watching this and at the tender age of 13/14 and me asking the most obvious question, what are they going to do when they break out of jail? Seems highly paid writers couldn't figure that out either. 

Seems the same scenario has hit the walking dead whereby the premise was interesting but the plot is more or less the same.  Both shows 'jumped the shark' early and are forever tarnished for it. 

I would prefer the mini series shows now coming out at the moment to everything else, they have a definitive start, middle and end, usually well structured and thought out.  Watchmen would be a recent one that stands out in my mind.

Really enjoyed Watchmen it was excellent!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on October 20, 2021, 03:30:46 PM
Quote from: Ethan Tremblay on October 20, 2021, 03:15:12 PM
Quote from: Louther on October 20, 2021, 10:06:17 AM
On shows that tore arse of it - Prison Break. First season brilliant, second ok and then after that they just kept adding crazy level stuff to keep it going.

I remember my mates watching this and at the tender age of 13/14 and me asking the most obvious question, what are they going to do when they break out of jail? Seems highly paid writers couldn't figure that out either. 

Seems the same scenario has hit the walking dead whereby the premise was interesting but the plot is more or less the same.  Both shows 'jumped the shark' early and are forever tarnished for it. 

I would prefer the mini series shows now coming out at the moment to everything else, they have a definitive start, middle and end, usually well structured and thought out.  Watchmen would be a recent one that stands out in my mind.

The oul fella uses this phrase regularly  ;D
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on October 20, 2021, 03:57:19 PM
Some strange positions in there, would expect Dexter and 24 to be higher. 

Love/Hate should be in there too, whereas ones like Mare of Eastdown or True Detective stand out as ones that shouldn't be on the list.

Chernobyl is very over-rated too.

I still watch Walking Dead due to having invested so much time on it, don't like to give up on a show which is why I stuck with Hannibal and Falling Skies ffs. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: thebigfella on October 20, 2021, 04:05:37 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on October 20, 2021, 03:57:19 PM
Some strange positions in there, would expect Dexter and 24 to be higher. 

Love/Hate should be in there too, whereas ones like Mare of Eastdown or True Detective stand out as ones that shouldn't be on the list.

Chernobyl is very over-rated too.

I still watch Walking Dead due to having invested so much time on it, don't like to give up on a show which is why I stuck with Hannibal and Falling Skies ffs.

Why? Outside of Ireland was there really much critical acclaim? Also Love/Hate really dropped off in the last few seasons.

That list is meaningless while they have things like Grey's Anatomy and Gilmore Girls on it. Popular is not the same a great.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on October 20, 2021, 04:19:18 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on October 20, 2021, 04:05:37 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on October 20, 2021, 03:57:19 PM
Some strange positions in there, would expect Dexter and 24 to be higher. 

Love/Hate should be in there too, whereas ones like Mare of Eastdown or True Detective stand out as ones that shouldn't be on the list.

Chernobyl is very over-rated too.

I still watch Walking Dead due to having invested so much time on it, don't like to give up on a show which is why I stuck with Hannibal and Falling Skies ffs.

Why? Outside of Ireland was there really much critical acclaim? Also Love/Hate really dropped off in the last few seasons.

That list is meaningless while they have things like Grey's Anatomy and Gilmore Girls on it. Popular is not the same a great.

Great is different to different people. My wife for example loves the aforementioned shows where as I have to leave the room while they're on. They are probably great for the audience they cater to!

One more thing is the absence of Ted Lasso on that list is an absolute travesty!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: J70 on October 20, 2021, 04:25:27 PM
I'm enjoying Ted Lasso, but I wouldn't have it up there as all-time-great type of stuff.

Its not a comedy I would ever expect to revisit five or ten years down the line, unlike, say, Curb Your Enthusiasm or the US version of The Office or Arrested Development. Each to their own I guess.


Only Murders in the Building just finished in the US. That was entertaining. Steve Martin and Martin Short have done a few good things together recently.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gawa316 on October 20, 2021, 04:53:49 PM
Watched Lost all the way up til the last episode...think I was away on holidays on something and never got round to watching the last. Heard what happened and out of spite refuse to watch it.

Loved Prison Break and yes the following seasons weren't great but I still liked them.

Band of Brothers was truly magnificence...anyone watch The Pacific? First of all I had no idea about that part of the war but I couldn't really follow the show...everything was super dark and hard to figure out who was who. It's a while since I watched it but I don't remember warming to any of the characters either.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on October 20, 2021, 04:57:34 PM
Quote from: gawa316 on October 20, 2021, 04:53:49 PM
Watched Lost all the way up til the last episode...think I was away on holidays on something and never got round to watching the last. Heard what happened and out of spite refuse to watch it.

Loved Prison Break and yes the following seasons weren't great but I still liked them.

Band of Brothers was truly magnificence...anyone watch The Pacific? First of all I had no idea about that part of the war but I couldn't really follow the show...everything was super dark and hard to figure out who was who. It's a while since I watched it but I don't remember warming to any of the characters either.
Screen, Ted Lasso isn't on that list for a reason  ;)

I liked The Pacific but it obviously didn't capture the publics imagination the way Band of Brothers did. Looking forward to Masters of the Air.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: thebigfella on October 20, 2021, 05:57:33 PM
Quote from: screenexile on October 20, 2021, 04:19:18 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on October 20, 2021, 04:05:37 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on October 20, 2021, 03:57:19 PM
Some strange positions in there, would expect Dexter and 24 to be higher. 

Love/Hate should be in there too, whereas ones like Mare of Eastdown or True Detective stand out as ones that shouldn't be on the list.

Chernobyl is very over-rated too.

I still watch Walking Dead due to having invested so much time on it, don't like to give up on a show which is why I stuck with Hannibal and Falling Skies ffs.

Why? Outside of Ireland was there really much critical acclaim? Also Love/Hate really dropped off in the last few seasons.

That list is meaningless while they have things like Grey's Anatomy and Gilmore Girls on it. Popular is not the same a great.

Great is different to different people. My wife for example loves the aforementioned shows where as I have to leave the room while they're on. They are probably great for the audience they cater to!

One more thing is the absence of Ted Lasso on that list is an absolute travesty!

Hence why I differentiated between great and popular. Fair City is popular but that doesn't make it great  ;D

The Sopranos is not in that list, only 1 season was in the 20th century, so bit of a miss considering probably one of the most ground breaking TV shows of all time. It effectively paved the way for a lot of those shows to be made.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: BennyCake on October 20, 2021, 06:55:25 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on October 20, 2021, 09:09:34 AM
The problem for Lost was it became such a big popular show that they milked the ass right out of it, it should have ended sooner..

Its ok to have a 3 or 4 season show, a lot of the European shows don't have these multiple seasons of the same shit, or if you are having these have like 5 episodes rather than 15!!

My wife's attention span for these types of shows has now gone completely, works for me then as I'll head up to bed after putting on one of my shows for an hour.

after saying all that something will come along that'll I'll end up watching for ages!!

Yeah I noticed They like to squeeze the tits right out of American shows. Friends being another example. The last 4 or 5 seasons were absolutely brutal. They should quit years before but they were raking it in with TV viewings, DVD's, merchandise etc.

I liked Gervais' The Office. It had 2 series. Perfect amount. The US one has near 200 episodes. Like wtf?

Oh let's watch XXXX. How many episodes has it got? 582. F**k that.

Unless a show has only 20-30 shows, I'm not interested. Which is why I've seen very few on that list.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on October 20, 2021, 07:31:26 PM
Fawlty towers!!! Amazing and no rehash of it either, lives long in the memory
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on October 20, 2021, 07:57:06 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on October 20, 2021, 04:05:37 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on October 20, 2021, 03:57:19 PM
Some strange positions in there, would expect Dexter and 24 to be higher. 

Love/Hate should be in there too, whereas ones like Mare of Eastdown or True Detective stand out as ones that shouldn't be on the list.

Chernobyl is very over-rated too.

I still watch Walking Dead due to having invested so much time on it, don't like to give up on a show which is why I stuck with Hannibal and Falling Skies ffs.

Why? Outside of Ireland was there really much critical acclaim? Also Love/Hate really dropped off in the last few seasons.

That list is meaningless while they have things like Grey's Anatomy and Gilmore Girls on it. Popular is not the same a great.

Does it matter where it received critical acclaim?  Surely the 'TV Experts' would still have assessed it.  Dunno what show you were watching though as Love/Hate got better as it went along, with the last few seasons being the best.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on October 20, 2021, 09:08:25 PM
Zappa, a 2 hour documentary about the bould Frank will be aired on Friday BBC 4

The blurb
'The documentary team was granted exclusive access by Frank's wife Gail to a vast collection of unreleased music, movies, incomplete projects, unseen interviews and unheard concert recordings. Much of these were deteriorating and in danger of being lost forever'.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: 03,05,08 on October 20, 2021, 09:41:13 PM
Watched Time staring Sean bean and Stephen graham was a very good 3 part series 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jell 0 Biafra on October 21, 2021, 02:20:23 AM
Quote from: lurganblue on October 20, 2021, 10:03:49 AM
Quote from: maddog on October 20, 2021, 09:44:27 AM
Surely if there was ever a show that tore the ass out of it then it has to be "the walking dead"

Threw in the towel myself.  Couldnt live the the monologues.  It had the feel of a show that didnt know where it was going.

I thought it had the opposite problem. It knew exactly where it was going. Over and over again.  Look here! Here's a place we can make a community, all we need is to fence off the zombies. Oh no, bad guys want to destroy us.  Let's have Rick make a terrible leadership decision that will result in more of us dying, and having to start over.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: maddog on October 21, 2021, 09:07:10 AM
Quote from: Jell 0 Biafra on October 21, 2021, 02:20:23 AM
Quote from: lurganblue on October 20, 2021, 10:03:49 AM
Quote from: maddog on October 20, 2021, 09:44:27 AM
Surely if there was ever a show that tore the ass out of it then it has to be "the walking dead"

Threw in the towel myself.  Couldnt live the the monologues.  It had the feel of a show that didnt know where it was going.

I thought it had the opposite problem. It knew exactly where it was going. Over and over again.  Look here! Here's a place we can make a community, all we need is to fence off the zombies. Oh no, bad guys want to destroy us.  Let's have Rick make a terrible leadership decision that will result in more of us dying, and having to start over.

Or as a mate of mine that ditched it quite early on called the show "open the gate, close the gate, open the gate, close the gate". An entire season went on like that.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: imtommygunn on October 21, 2021, 09:10:15 AM
I have just started watching a bit of the last season. I'm interested in how they finish it but from being a great show it really did die a death. There were some great series of it though - the guvnor and Negan were great villains.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on October 21, 2021, 10:22:51 AM
US Comedy on BBC iplayer called Dave about a Jewish wannabe Rapper, watched first 4 episodes and it's had some serious big belly laughs (plus some mediocrity), but pretty good
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Taylor on October 21, 2021, 10:58:57 AM
Just finished the latest series of Billions - great show however the ending left me a bit meh
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tbrick18 on October 21, 2021, 11:34:13 AM
Quote from: imtommygunn on October 21, 2021, 09:10:15 AM
I have just started watching a bit of the last season. I'm interested in how they finish it but from being a great show it really did die a death. There were some great series of it though - the guvnor and Negan were great villains.

Negan was brilliant.
It did lose its way a bit, but I stuck with it. This final season is just ok.
A bit of a poor villain I thought. Just interested to see how they finish it off really.

I just watched a short series on IPlayer, The Cleaner with Greg Davies. It was really good.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on October 21, 2021, 12:54:40 PM
Quote from: tbrick18 on October 21, 2021, 11:34:13 AM
Quote from: imtommygunn on October 21, 2021, 09:10:15 AM
I have just started watching a bit of the last season. I'm interested in how they finish it but from being a great show it really did die a death. There were some great series of it though - the guvnor and Negan were great villains.

Negan was brilliant.
It did lose its way a bit, but I stuck with it. This final season is just ok.
A bit of a poor villain I thought. Just interested to see how they finish it off really.

I just watched a short series on IPlayer, The Cleaner with Greg Davies. It was really good.

Its crazy how we view things, anything he's in or on I turn over, just don't get his style
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on October 21, 2021, 01:04:51 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on October 21, 2021, 12:54:40 PM
Quote from: tbrick18 on October 21, 2021, 11:34:13 AM
Quote from: imtommygunn on October 21, 2021, 09:10:15 AM
I have just started watching a bit of the last season. I'm interested in how they finish it but from being a great show it really did die a death. There were some great series of it though - the guvnor and Negan were great villains.

Negan was brilliant.
It did lose its way a bit, but I stuck with it. This final season is just ok.
A bit of a poor villain I thought. Just interested to see how they finish it off really.

I just watched a short series on IPlayer, The Cleaner with Greg Davies. It was really good.

Its crazy how we view things, anything he's in or on I turn over, just don't get his style

+1. He's stealing a living.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on October 21, 2021, 01:12:36 PM
Plus 2.
Add corden and clarkson and ramsey to that though hes not in the same league as these 3 tbf
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on October 21, 2021, 01:24:55 PM
I thought man down was really good and taskmaster is a laugh just to defend Greg a bit
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Taylor on October 21, 2021, 01:26:00 PM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on October 21, 2021, 01:12:36 PM
Plus 2.
Add corden and clarkson and ramsey to that though hes not in the same league as these 3 tbf

Really enjoyed Clarkson's Farming show on Prime.

Corden is an absolute twat
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on October 21, 2021, 01:36:40 PM
Heard good reports about that tbf...maybe if he werent in it i could watch 😃😉
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: BennyCake on October 21, 2021, 01:37:01 PM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on October 21, 2021, 01:24:55 PM
I thought man down was really good and taskmaster is a laugh just to defend Greg a bit

Man Down has its moments. It was missing that bit of spark after Rik Mayall died though

I thought Taskmaster was Rubbish
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Rudi on October 21, 2021, 01:42:26 PM
Dexter was mighty all together. Looking forward to the nest season, hope it won't jump the shark.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on October 21, 2021, 02:11:09 PM
Started You last night on Netflix, decent start
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Rudi on October 21, 2021, 02:21:30 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on October 21, 2021, 02:11:09 PM
Started You last night on Netflix, decent start

Season 1? Your one could do with curtains  ;D
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on October 21, 2021, 02:27:20 PM
Quote from: Rudi on October 21, 2021, 02:21:30 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on October 21, 2021, 02:11:09 PM
Started You last night on Netflix, decent start

Season 1? Your one could do with curtains  ;D

No, Season 3..
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Taylor on October 21, 2021, 03:59:52 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on October 21, 2021, 02:27:20 PM
Quote from: Rudi on October 21, 2021, 02:21:30 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on October 21, 2021, 02:11:09 PM
Started You last night on Netflix, decent start

Season 1? Your one could do with curtains  ;D

No, Season 3..

A few episodes in and finding it inferior to the previous seasons.

The shock/brutality element of it has gone.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on October 21, 2021, 05:59:18 PM
Quote from: Taylor on October 21, 2021, 03:59:52 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on October 21, 2021, 02:27:20 PM
Quote from: Rudi on October 21, 2021, 02:21:30 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on October 21, 2021, 02:11:09 PM
Started You last night on Netflix, decent start

Season 1? Your one could do with curtains  ;D

No, Season 3..

A few episodes in and finding it inferior to the previous seasons.

The shock/brutality element of it has gone.

My daughter has completed it and says it's as bad as the first two series, though she's desperate for spoilers so I threw her out of the room
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggy90 on October 21, 2021, 07:18:07 PM
For fans of "Montalbano"; "The Disappearance of Pato" on the I-player is class.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on October 21, 2021, 07:48:45 PM
Quote from: BennyCake on October 21, 2021, 01:37:01 PM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on October 21, 2021, 01:24:55 PM
I thought man down was really good and taskmaster is a laugh just to defend Greg a bit

Man Down has its moments. It was missing that bit of spark after Rik Mayall died though

I thought Taskmaster was Rubbish

First few series of Taskmaster are as funny as anything I've seen recently!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Silver hill on October 21, 2021, 10:44:42 PM
Watching a documentary on Jack Yeats on Rte, Jesus, the affliction in Pearce Brosnan's voice in the narration would sicken your hole.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: imtommygunn on October 22, 2021, 07:44:47 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on October 21, 2021, 12:54:40 PM
Quote from: tbrick18 on October 21, 2021, 11:34:13 AM
Quote from: imtommygunn on October 21, 2021, 09:10:15 AM
I have just started watching a bit of the last season. I'm interested in how they finish it but from being a great show it really did die a death. There were some great series of it though - the guvnor and Negan were great villains.

Negan was brilliant.
It did lose its way a bit, but I stuck with it. This final season is just ok.
A bit of a poor villain I thought. Just interested to see how they finish it off really.

I just watched a short series on IPlayer, The Cleaner with Greg Davies. It was really good.

Its crazy how we view things, anything he's in or on I turn over, just don't get his style

I find him like will Ferrell. In general I just don't like him but there's the odd thing I love that he's in. I loved cuckoo on bbc. With Ferrell I love other guys, old Skool and wedding crushers and can't look near anything else.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tbrick18 on October 22, 2021, 11:38:51 AM
Quote from: imtommygunn on October 22, 2021, 07:44:47 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on October 21, 2021, 12:54:40 PM
Quote from: tbrick18 on October 21, 2021, 11:34:13 AM
Quote from: imtommygunn on October 21, 2021, 09:10:15 AM
I have just started watching a bit of the last season. I'm interested in how they finish it but from being a great show it really did die a death. There were some great series of it though - the guvnor and Negan were great villains.

Negan was brilliant.
It did lose its way a bit, but I stuck with it. This final season is just ok.
A bit of a poor villain I thought. Just interested to see how they finish it off really.

I just watched a short series on IPlayer, The Cleaner with Greg Davies. It was really good.

Its crazy how we view things, anything he's in or on I turn over, just don't get his style

I find him like will Ferrell. In general I just don't like him but there's the odd thing I love that he's in. I loved cuckoo on bbc. With Ferrell I love other guys, old Skool and wedding crushers and can't look near anything else.

I actually think he's brilliant. Haven't seen cuckoo or taskmaster through.
I get what your saying about Ferrell though. He can be brilliant, but depends on the movie. He seems to have a persona he can do and that's it. I loved the Daddy's home movies, Step Brothers, Taladega Nights and the Other Guys and the first Anchorman movie. But he's been in some sh*te too.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: BennyCake on October 22, 2021, 11:48:47 AM
Ah jaysus, Will Ferrell? I've never found anything he's ever done in any way funny.

Robin Williams the same. He always reminded me of a child sugared up to the tits on sweets, who should be hit a slap in the bake and told to sit the f**k down.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Taylor on October 22, 2021, 12:57:28 PM
Quote from: BennyCake on October 22, 2021, 11:48:47 AM
Ah jaysus, Will Ferrell? I've never found anything he's ever done in any way funny.

Robin Williams the same. He always reminded me of a child sugared up to the tits on sweets, who should be hit a slap in the bake and told to sit the f**k down.

Good Will Hunting?? A masterpiece
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JoG2 on October 22, 2021, 01:01:07 PM
Quote from: Taylor on October 22, 2021, 12:57:28 PM
Quote from: BennyCake on October 22, 2021, 11:48:47 AM
Ah jaysus, Will Ferrell? I've never found anything he's ever done in any way funny.

Robin Williams the same. He always reminded me of a child sugared up to the tits on sweets, who should be hit a slap in the bake and told to sit the f**k down.

Good Will Hunting?? A masterpiece

And Doubtfire!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on October 22, 2021, 01:02:26 PM
Quote from: BennyCake on October 22, 2021, 11:48:47 AM
Ah jaysus, Will Ferrell? I've never found anything he's ever done in any way funny.

Robin Williams the same. He always reminded me of a child sugared up to the tits on sweets, who should be hit a slap in the bake and told to sit the f**k down.

None of Will Ferrell's stuff gave you any sort of laugh at all? Tough crowd
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on October 22, 2021, 01:03:27 PM
Quote from: Taylor on October 22, 2021, 12:57:28 PM
Quote from: BennyCake on October 22, 2021, 11:48:47 AM
Ah jaysus, Will Ferrell? I've never found anything he's ever done in any way funny.

Robin Williams the same. He always reminded me of a child sugared up to the tits on sweets, who should be hit a slap in the bake and told to sit the f**k down.

Good Will Hunting?? A masterpiece

Great show!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on October 22, 2021, 01:12:15 PM
Good Morning Vietnam?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on October 22, 2021, 01:12:25 PM
Dead Poets Society too in fairness.
Tho yeah he can be annoying as can Ferrell, not as funny as he thinks he is
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: BennyCake on October 22, 2021, 02:19:07 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on October 22, 2021, 01:02:26 PM
Quote from: BennyCake on October 22, 2021, 11:48:47 AM
Ah jaysus, Will Ferrell? I've never found anything he's ever done in any way funny.

Robin Williams the same. He always reminded me of a child sugared up to the tits on sweets, who should be hit a slap in the bake and told to sit the f**k down.

None of Will Ferrell's stuff gave you any sort of laugh at all? Tough crowd

Not a titter. Screaming random shite at the top of your voice is not my idea of funny.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: BennyCake on October 22, 2021, 02:23:10 PM
Quote from: JoG2 on October 22, 2021, 01:01:07 PM
Quote from: Taylor on October 22, 2021, 12:57:28 PM
Quote from: BennyCake on October 22, 2021, 11:48:47 AM
Ah jaysus, Will Ferrell? I've never found anything he's ever done in any way funny.

Robin Williams the same. He always reminded me of a child sugared up to the tits on sweets, who should be hit a slap in the bake and told to sit the f**k down.

Good Will Hunting?? A masterpiece

And Doubtfire!

Doubtfire is fine. Because it's not him being him. You can sort of pretend it really is an aul doll. When he stops the stupid voices and dicking about, I could get through some of his stuff but I tend to avoid him if I can.

Never seen Hunting. Sounds very tedious.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: BennyCake on October 22, 2021, 02:27:59 PM
Quote from: gallsman on October 22, 2021, 01:12:15 PM
Good Morning Vietnam?

Just the sound of him screaming those three words,  puts me off ever going near that film.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Taylor on October 22, 2021, 02:29:30 PM
Ferrell is hit and miss - but Frank The Tank was funny
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Ethan Tremblay on October 22, 2021, 02:44:08 PM
Quote from: BennyCake on October 22, 2021, 02:23:10 PM
Quote from: JoG2 on October 22, 2021, 01:01:07 PM
Quote from: Taylor on October 22, 2021, 12:57:28 PM
Quote from: BennyCake on October 22, 2021, 11:48:47 AM
Ah jaysus, Will Ferrell? I've never found anything he's ever done in any way funny.

Robin Williams the same. He always reminded me of a child sugared up to the tits on sweets, who should be hit a slap in the bake and told to sit the f**k down.

Good Will Hunting?? A masterpiece

And Doubtfire!

Doubtfire is fine. Because it's not him being him. You can sort of pretend it really is an aul doll. When he stops the stupid voices and dicking about, I could get through some of his stuff but I tend to avoid him if I can.

Never seen Hunting. Sounds very tedious.

Good Will Hunting he is brilliant, shows he can actually act a bit. 

Anyone watching Maid on Netflix? Surprised me how good it actually is. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: An Watcher on October 22, 2021, 03:25:26 PM
Maid is a good show but it's a tough almost depressing watch a times to see kids living like that. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Cunny Funt on October 22, 2021, 04:30:38 PM
Quote from: JoG2 on October 22, 2021, 01:01:07 PM
Quote from: Taylor on October 22, 2021, 12:57:28 PM
Quote from: BennyCake on October 22, 2021, 11:48:47 AM
Ah jaysus, Will Ferrell? I've never found anything he's ever done in any way funny.

Robin Williams the same. He always reminded me of a child sugared up to the tits on sweets, who should be hit a slap in the bake and told to sit the f**k down.

Good Will Hunting?? A masterpiece

And Doubtfire!

His performance in one hour photo was good also.

On the topic of TV Show recommendations, 2 episodes in Chucky looks decent so far.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on October 22, 2021, 05:23:43 PM
Wasn't fussed on Robin Williams off screen (interviews) but enjoyed most of his films.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jonkunlon on October 22, 2021, 09:32:53 PM
Kin has really found it's feet now. It's very addictive viewing at this stage. Pace of the show has really picked up. Highly recommended.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Rudi on October 22, 2021, 09:37:30 PM
Quote from: Ethan Tremblay on October 22, 2021, 02:44:08 PM
Quote from: BennyCake on October 22, 2021, 02:23:10 PM
Quote from: JoG2 on October 22, 2021, 01:01:07 PM
Quote from: Taylor on October 22, 2021, 12:57:28 PM
Quote from: BennyCake on October 22, 2021, 11:48:47 AM
Ah jaysus, Will Ferrell? I've never found anything he's ever done in any way funny.

Robin Williams the same. He always reminded me of a child sugared up to the tits on sweets, who should be hit a slap in the bake and told to sit the f**k down.

Good Will Hunting?? A masterpiece

And Doubtfire!

Doubtfire is fine. Because it's not him being him. You can sort of pretend it really is an aul doll. When he stops the stupid voices and dicking about, I could get through some of his stuff but I tend to avoid him if I can.

Never seen Hunting. Sounds very tedious.

Good Will Hunting he is brilliant, shows he can actually act a bit. 

Anyone watching Maid on Netflix? Surprised me how good it actually is.

Yip Maid is good, yer one cant catch a break, based on a true story.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on October 22, 2021, 09:49:32 PM
Quote from: BennyCake on October 22, 2021, 02:19:07 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on October 22, 2021, 01:02:26 PM
Quote from: BennyCake on October 22, 2021, 11:48:47 AM
Ah jaysus, Will Ferrell? I've never found anything he's ever done in any way funny.

Robin Williams the same. He always reminded me of a child sugared up to the tits on sweets, who should be hit a slap in the bake and told to sit the f**k down.

None of Will Ferrell's stuff gave you any sort of laugh at all? Tough crowd

Not a titter. Screaming random shite at the top of your voice is not my idea of funny.

Old School, wedding crashers, other guys, step brothers, blades of glory, anchorman and I'm sure a few others I've forgotten are funny movies. What movies do you find funny?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on October 22, 2021, 09:55:53 PM
I loved Good Will Hunting but that had nothing to do with Robin Williams. 

As for Will Ferrell, most of his stuff is overrated especially Anchorman.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Boycey on October 22, 2021, 11:23:43 PM
Kin spoiler - The beardy lads auld fella has a beard too!!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on October 23, 2021, 12:57:01 AM
Quote from: Boycey on October 22, 2021, 11:23:43 PM
Kin spoiler - The beardy lads auld fella has a beard too!!!

Great cameo thought he was class!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on October 23, 2021, 01:55:18 AM
Quote from: Rudi on October 22, 2021, 09:37:30 PM
Quote from: Ethan Tremblay on October 22, 2021, 02:44:08 PM
Quote from: BennyCake on October 22, 2021, 02:23:10 PM
Quote from: JoG2 on October 22, 2021, 01:01:07 PM
Quote from: Taylor on October 22, 2021, 12:57:28 PM
Quote from: BennyCake on October 22, 2021, 11:48:47 AM
Ah jaysus, Will Ferrell? I've never found anything he's ever done in any way funny.

Robin Williams the same. He always reminded me of a child sugared up to the tits on sweets, who should be hit a slap in the bake and told to sit the f**k down.

Good Will Hunting?? A masterpiece

And Doubtfire!

Doubtfire is fine. Because it's not him being him. You can sort of pretend it really is an aul doll. When he stops the stupid voices and dicking about, I could get through some of his stuff but I tend to avoid him if I can.

Never seen Hunting. Sounds very tedious.

Good Will Hunting he is brilliant, shows he can actually act a bit. 

Anyone watching Maid on Netflix? Surprised me how good it actually is.

Yip Maid is good, yer one cant catch a break, based on a true story.
A message to those who don't get Robin Williams,  that's not a Robin William's issue.
Maid will stroll the tv drama awards, it has a superbly talented cast, the maid/young mom  is luscious in every scene she's in (artistically speaking), so good she reminds me of Paula Beer.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on October 24, 2021, 01:01:58 AM
Yeah ive had a few. Yeah we maybe goin over old ground. But if theres a better single episode of comedy than The Office -Training Day (s1 ep4) i wanna hear it. If you disagree fight me in the chapel carpark tomoro morn after mass

*Honourable mention to Fr Teds "Aiiiiiiii dont beeeeleeeeve it" episode 😉
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on October 24, 2021, 10:52:51 AM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on October 24, 2021, 01:01:58 AM
Yeah ive had a few. Yeah we maybe goin over old ground. But if theres a better single episode of comedy than The Office -Training Day (s1 ep4) i wanna hear it. If you disagree fight me in the chapel carpark tomoro morn after mass

*Honourable mention to Fr Teds "Aiiiiiiii dont beeeeleeeeve it" episode 😉

Hopefully you'll be saying this later on today  ;)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on October 24, 2021, 11:20:04 AM
Dont even know what yer on about 😉😉
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: imtommygunn on October 24, 2021, 12:01:33 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on October 22, 2021, 09:49:32 PM
Quote from: BennyCake on October 22, 2021, 02:19:07 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on October 22, 2021, 01:02:26 PM
Quote from: BennyCake on October 22, 2021, 11:48:47 AM
Ah jaysus, Will Ferrell? I've never found anything he's ever done in any way funny.

Robin Williams the same. He always reminded me of a child sugared up to the tits on sweets, who should be hit a slap in the bake and told to sit the f**k down.

None of Will Ferrell's stuff gave you any sort of laugh at all? Tough crowd

Not a titter. Screaming random shite at the top of your voice is not my idea of funny.

Old School, wedding crashers, other guys, step brothers, blades of glory, anchorman and I'm sure a few others I've forgotten are funny movies. What movies do you find funny?

I like quite a few of those but I really do not like anchorman. I just don't find it funny.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on October 24, 2021, 12:23:45 PM
Quote from: imtommygunn on October 24, 2021, 12:01:33 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on October 22, 2021, 09:49:32 PM
Quote from: BennyCake on October 22, 2021, 02:19:07 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on October 22, 2021, 01:02:26 PM
Quote from: BennyCake on October 22, 2021, 11:48:47 AM
Ah jaysus, Will Ferrell? I've never found anything he's ever done in any way funny.

Robin Williams the same. He always reminded me of a child sugared up to the tits on sweets, who should be hit a slap in the bake and told to sit the f**k down.

None of Will Ferrell's stuff gave you any sort of laugh at all? Tough crowd

Not a titter. Screaming random shite at the top of your voice is not my idea of funny.

Old School, wedding crashers, other guys, step brothers, blades of glory, anchorman and I'm sure a few others I've forgotten are funny movies. What movies do you find funny?

I like quite a few of those but I really do not like anchorman. I just don't find it funny.

Elf is a classic  ;D
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jonkunlon on October 24, 2021, 01:16:19 PM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on October 24, 2021, 01:01:58 AM
Yeah ive had a few. Yeah we maybe goin over old ground. But if theres a better single episode of comedy than The Office -Training Day (s1 ep4) i wanna hear it. If you disagree fight me in the chapel carpark tomoro morn after mass

*Honourable mention to Fr Teds "Aiiiiiiii dont beeeeleeeeve it" episode 😉

British The Office?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on October 24, 2021, 01:45:05 PM
Yessir 😉
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: BennyCake on October 24, 2021, 01:58:49 PM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on October 24, 2021, 12:23:45 PM
Quote from: imtommygunn on October 24, 2021, 12:01:33 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on October 22, 2021, 09:49:32 PM
Quote from: BennyCake on October 22, 2021, 02:19:07 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on October 22, 2021, 01:02:26 PM
Quote from: BennyCake on October 22, 2021, 11:48:47 AM
Ah jaysus, Will Ferrell? I've never found anything he's ever done in any way funny.

Robin Williams the same. He always reminded me of a child sugared up to the tits on sweets, who should be hit a slap in the bake and told to sit the f**k down.

None of Will Ferrell's stuff gave you any sort of laugh at all? Tough crowd

Not a titter. Screaming random shite at the top of your voice is not my idea of funny.

Old School, wedding crashers, other guys, step brothers, blades of glory, anchorman and I'm sure a few others I've forgotten are funny movies. What movies do you find funny?

I like quite a few of those but I really do not like anchorman. I just don't find it funny.

Elf is a classic  ;D

Really?? The only reason I watched to the end was yer woman. It certainly wasn't for  laughing at Will Ferrell because that didn't happen once.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on October 24, 2021, 05:25:28 PM
Elf is no classic, pretty poor film.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on October 24, 2021, 06:33:52 PM
Sky Sports Premier League had a decent enough show on there today...
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jonkunlon on October 24, 2021, 07:15:50 PM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on October 24, 2021, 01:45:05 PM
Yessir 😉

Classic episode. Classic show. They didn't make enough series. Thankfully the American version made up for that.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on October 24, 2021, 07:22:58 PM
Quote from: Jonkunlon on October 24, 2021, 07:15:50 PM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on October 24, 2021, 01:45:05 PM
Yessir 😉

Classic episode. Classic show. They didn't make enough series. Thankfully the American version made up for that.

Agree. Both quality. If pushed id say overalll the US version superior but i always doff me cap to the original as without it there would be no other versions. Watched and recorded that one last night. Rewatched today. The songs are superb 😊
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: mrdeeds on October 24, 2021, 07:34:21 PM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on October 24, 2021, 07:22:58 PM
Quote from: Jonkunlon on October 24, 2021, 07:15:50 PM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on October 24, 2021, 01:45:05 PM
Yessir 😉

Classic episode. Classic show. They didn't make enough series. Thankfully the American version made up for that.

Agree. Both quality. If pushed id say overalll the US version superior but i always doff me cap to the original as without it there would be no other versions. Watched and recorded that one last night. Rewatched today. The songs are superb 😊

The American Office or Parks and Recreation?

Parks for me. Ron a great character.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on October 24, 2021, 07:37:09 PM
Parks vv good and yes Ron is great but Michael is peerless and most of the US Office was excellent imo
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jonkunlon on October 24, 2021, 08:54:29 PM
The Office well beats P&R for me. Big fan of both editions of The Office. I could watch the interactions between Gareth/Tim and Jim/Dwight all day. Like you said the sentiment attached to the original always made it special but the American version has a much greater spread of great characters in Kevin, Andy, Pam, Toby, Stanley, Darryl and Creed.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on October 24, 2021, 09:12:07 PM
Agree. Wider scope of characters for sure.

The subtleties of eg Gareths faces while Brent sings and as you say Jim and Dwight had some great interactions. Loved big Kevin (and the scotch egg eating Keith) Stanley was a ledge, big Darryls last episode where they did the song and dance could be watched again and again too.

Would rewatch US Office anytime. Big time commitment tho. UK Office has already been watched several times 😊

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: BennyCake on October 24, 2021, 09:56:18 PM
The Tim/Gareth rivalry is so much better than the Jim/Dwight one. The Steve Carrell character is not a patch on Brent.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on October 24, 2021, 10:10:36 PM
I'll politely disagree 😃 but theyre all great
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on October 26, 2021, 07:53:32 PM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on October 24, 2021, 09:12:07 PM
Agree. Wider scope of characters for sure.

The subtleties of eg Gareths faces while Brent sings and as you say Jim and Dwight had some great interactions. Loved big Kevin (and the scotch egg eating Keith) Stanley was a ledge, big Darryls last episode where they did the song and dance could be watched again and again too.

Would rewatch US Office anytime. Big time commitment tho. UK Office has already been watched several times 😊

US Office has restarted this week on sky showcase/comedy. Its almost as if i was meant to rewatch.

On another note ill add Jimmy Carr to my list of stars i refuse to watch.

Wifey is watching The Missing on iplayer, Jimmy Nesbitt one. Any good? Im just watching bits of it..

Im rambling i know 😎
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Boycey on October 26, 2021, 08:37:19 PM
Two things I found out today while surfing the dodgy box for a new series to watch.

They have remade Turner and Hooch and it's now a series

They have also remade The Wonder Years, Kevin is a black kid now  :o
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: BennyCake on October 26, 2021, 09:05:32 PM
Quote from: Boycey on October 26, 2021, 08:37:19 PM
Two things I found out today while surfing the dodgy box for a new series to watch.

They have remade Turner and Hooch and it's now a series

They have also remade The Wonder Years, Kevin is a black kid now  :o

Not on the TG4 re-runs he's not!

Are they not overdoing it with the black thing? Watched a bit of the Darling Buds of May remake, and it looked like there was hardly a white man living in Kent in the 50's  ;D
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: imtommygunn on October 26, 2021, 09:10:18 PM
The equaliser with queen Latifah as the equaliser :o

(Denzel was great and arguably better than Woodward but latifah certainly is not)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on October 26, 2021, 09:14:30 PM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on October 26, 2021, 07:53:32 PM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on October 24, 2021, 09:12:07 PM
Agree. Wider scope of characters for sure.

The subtleties of eg Gareths faces while Brent sings and as you say Jim and Dwight had some great interactions. Loved big Kevin (and the scotch egg eating Keith) Stanley was a ledge, big Darryls last episode where they did the song and dance could be watched again and again too.

Would rewatch US Office anytime. Big time commitment tho. UK Office has already been watched several times 😊

US Office has restarted this week on sky showcase/comedy. Its almost as if i was meant to rewatch.

On another note ill add Jimmy Carr to my list of stars i refuse to watch.

Wifey is watching The Missing on iplayer, Jimmy Nesbitt one. Any good? Im just watching bits of it..

Im rambling i know 😎

The Missing is tripe!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on October 26, 2021, 09:31:21 PM
Shes 4 episodes in Screen i may let her find this out for herself 😃😉
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on October 29, 2021, 12:59:51 PM
Kin was very average. Aidan Gillen ruined it for me with the constant overacting meh.

After seeing it high up on the top 100 list a few pages back I started watching the Leftovers?

It's pretty bonkers and the first season is a bit of a slog but the second season is a brilliant bit of TV right up there with anything I've seen. Started season 3 last night I hope it's as good.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on October 29, 2021, 02:41:47 PM
Quote from: screenexile on October 29, 2021, 12:59:51 PM
Kin was very average. Aidan Gillen ruined it for me with the constant overacting meh.

After seeing it high up on the top 100 list a few pages back I started watching the Leftovers?

It's pretty bonkers and the first season is a bit of a slog but the second season is a brilliant bit of TV right up there with anything I've seen. Started season 3 last night I hope it's as good.
How about skipping the first season and just starting with the second season, would anthing of note be missed?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on October 29, 2021, 02:48:43 PM
Quote from: Main Street on October 29, 2021, 02:41:47 PM
Quote from: screenexile on October 29, 2021, 12:59:51 PM
Kin was very average. Aidan Gillen ruined it for me with the constant overacting meh.

After seeing it high up on the top 100 list a few pages back I started watching the Leftovers?

It's pretty bonkers and the first season is a bit of a slog but the second season is a brilliant bit of TV right up there with anything I've seen. Started season 3 last night I hope it's as good.
How about skipping the first season and just starting with the second season, would anthing of note be missed?

Yeah probably it's a fairly complicated story and can throw you down a few different roads before leading you back to where you should be so you would definitely need season 1 under your belt before tackling the 2nd season.

The first season isn't terrible it's watchable just not as good as the second season.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on October 29, 2021, 04:20:24 PM
Gillen was terrible in Kin.  I liked it due to it being set in Ireland but it wasn't anything special to be honest.

I watched The Leftovers when it was on and although it was a bit nuts, I still thought it was very good.  Theroux was brilliant in it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Boycey on October 30, 2021, 10:44:01 PM
Thought Kin was average enough too but I don't think I'm giving a spoiler by saying the finale opened the prospect of it getting interesting going forward?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Harold Disgracey on October 31, 2021, 10:52:08 PM
A very Godfatheresque finish to Kin.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: armaghniac on October 31, 2021, 11:29:39 PM
Women's lib, they are taking over.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on October 31, 2021, 11:52:25 PM
Quote from: armaghniac on October 31, 2021, 11:29:39 PM
Women's lib, they are taking over.

Thought it twas a good ending. Now youve hilighted this it was crap and im havin nahin more to do with it. snakes with tits the lotta them
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on October 31, 2021, 11:54:13 PM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on October 31, 2021, 11:52:25 PM
Quote from: armaghniac on October 31, 2021, 11:29:39 PM
Women's lib, they are taking over.

Thought it twas a good ending. Now youve hilighted this it was crap and im havin nahin more to do with it. snakes with tits the lotta them

Ya it was good and leaves scope for more series as someone has said. But jaysus it wasnt half the drama of the Antrim cship semis today 😃😉
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: toby47 on November 01, 2021, 08:24:27 AM
Thoughts on the Kin finale?

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on November 01, 2021, 08:24:30 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on October 29, 2021, 04:20:24 PM
Gillen was terrible in Kin.  I liked it due to it being set in Ireland but it wasn't anything special to be honest.

I watched The Leftovers when it was on and although it was a bit nuts, I still thought it was very good.  Theroux was brilliant in it.

Has Gillen ever been good in anything? (and he has been is some brilliant shows)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on November 01, 2021, 11:47:35 AM
Quote from: toby47 on November 01, 2021, 08:24:27 AM
Thoughts on the Kin finale?
Haven't seen it yet but I'm sure nrico2006 will be along shortly with plenty of spoilers.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on November 01, 2021, 11:52:42 AM
Quote from: laoislad on November 01, 2021, 11:47:35 AM
Quote from: toby47 on November 01, 2021, 08:24:27 AM
Thoughts on the Kin finale?
Haven't seen it yet but I'm sure nrico2006 will be along shortly with plenty of spoilers.

Wouldn't take a rocket scientist to predict how Kin was going to end.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: DownFanatic on November 01, 2021, 11:57:06 AM
Kin was an awful show. Poorly acted (lots of overacting) and full of plot holes. Not a patch on Love/Hate.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on November 01, 2021, 12:04:30 PM
Quote from: DownFanatic on November 01, 2021, 11:57:06 AM
Kin was an awful show. Poorly acted (lots of overacting) and full of plot holes. Not a patch on Love/Hate.

The actor who played Kem was as bad as I have ever saw in a proper show/film.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on November 01, 2021, 12:25:35 PM
Was that the finale? Christ.

Wouldnt be raving about the show.  I'll watch the next series though of course  ::)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: toby47 on November 01, 2021, 02:32:48 PM
I thought it was a load of sh*te and if it was set in America i doubt I'd have watched the 2nd episode.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: brokencrossbar1 on November 01, 2021, 02:38:59 PM
Kin was poor but the ending kinda leaves some scope for improvement. Definitely not Love/Hate. Reminds me stylistically of the Dublin Murders series,  which was also dung.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: An Watcher on November 01, 2021, 02:44:31 PM
Poor enough series but thought that was a decent ending.  Hopefully the second series will be an improvement
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: armaghniac on November 01, 2021, 06:02:03 PM
Quote from: brokencrossbar1 on November 01, 2021, 02:38:59 PM
Kin was poor but the ending kinda leaves some scope for improvement. Definitely not Love/Hate. Reminds me stylistically of the Dublin Murders series,  which was also dung.

It wasn't great, but Dublin Murders was very disappointing, Kin was merely "Meh".
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on November 01, 2021, 06:24:35 PM
The ending was very basic and predictable though when you look at it, maybe expected something smarter or with a bit more action at least.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on November 01, 2021, 08:15:09 PM
Hard to talk about Kin when you watch the latest episode of Succession. It was class!!

Great show so well written and acted it's hotting up nicely!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: brokencrossbar1 on November 01, 2021, 09:51:49 PM
Quote from: screenexile on November 01, 2021, 08:15:09 PM
Hard to talk about Kin when you watch the latest episode of Succession. It was class!!

Great show so well written and acted it's hotting up nicely!

Was deadly tonight. The characters are so dislike-able but compelling. Was of the best shows I've ever seen
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on November 01, 2021, 11:29:26 PM
Watched both series of Guilt over the weekend (BBC Scotland / iplayer), excellent, S1 was very good, S2 developed into something great, highly recommended.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bogball88 on November 02, 2021, 10:24:29 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on November 01, 2021, 12:04:30 PM
Quote from: DownFanatic on November 01, 2021, 11:57:06 AM
Kin was an awful show. Poorly acted (lots of overacting) and full of plot holes. Not a patch on Love/Hate.

The actor who played Kem was as bad as I have ever saw in a proper show/film.
Good god, I had thought his name was Ken the whole way through. Come to think about it, didn't really look like a Ken
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gawa316 on November 02, 2021, 04:58:24 PM
Quote from: brokencrossbar1 on November 01, 2021, 09:51:49 PM
Quote from: screenexile on November 01, 2021, 08:15:09 PM
Hard to talk about Kin when you watch the latest episode of Succession. It was class!!

Great show so well written and acted it's hotting up nicely!

Was deadly tonight. The characters are so dislike-able but compelling. Was of the best shows I've ever seen

Watched the first episode and 'I'm in'...

Spolier Alert...didn't expect to see this fella

(https://preview.redd.it/bjgpxu7znw561.jpg?width=640&crop=smart&auto=webp&s=c8ab4ffd35e1ae557be7a6c2d2b6e3af12a61771)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on November 02, 2021, 06:05:32 PM
You didn't think he would grow up to have that mouth on him that's for sure!!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on November 02, 2021, 06:34:49 PM
And dont get me started on his old woman fetish 😃😃
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on November 02, 2021, 08:12:16 PM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on November 02, 2021, 06:34:49 PM
And dont get me started on his old woman fetish 😃😃
Don't be telling me you wouldnt have a rattle at Gerri yourself. Just me?!  ;)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on November 02, 2021, 08:25:03 PM
I never thought of her that way till young Culkin did Tony

Now, if i speak i am in trouble 😉😉😃
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on November 02, 2021, 09:53:29 PM
Just finished the last episode of Kin there tonight , I didn't think it was that bad at all.
Good series overall I thought.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lenny on November 02, 2021, 10:20:26 PM
Quote from: laoislad on November 02, 2021, 09:53:29 PM
Just finished the last episode of Kin there tonight , I didn't think it was that bad at all.
Good series overall I thought.

Liked it also, really good ending too.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Hound on November 03, 2021, 07:47:14 AM
I also thought Kin was good and I really enjoyed it. 
Acting by most of the kids wasn't great alright, but the main cast were very good. 
Don't at all get the hate on Gillen, he always plays unlikeable fookers, so maybe that brings an inherent bias, but I thought he played the part of weak leader really well. The meeting with his brother really put what he'd been doing before into perspective.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on November 03, 2021, 08:57:01 AM
Just watched season 3 of sex education. WTF has happened to that show. Season 1 was great, fun, fresh. Interesting concept of Otis and Maeve offering advice to their fellow pupils with their various problems, some funny some serious. The latest season has been dung. Most of the likeable characters have become pretty horrible. With the exception of Adam, his dad and the Swedish guy you would have zero empathy for the rest. The new characters seem to have been added to tick a box and then crowbarred in to an already terrible script. Please no season 4. I guess the one positive is the kids have already been in final yr of school for 3 seasons so realistically they can't drag it on for much longer
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on November 03, 2021, 10:34:28 AM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on November 03, 2021, 08:57:01 AM
Just watched season 3 of sex education. WTF has happened to that show. Season 1 was great, fun, fresh. Interesting concept of Otis and Maeve offering advice to their fellow pupils with their various problems, some funny some serious. The latest season has been dung. Most of the likeable characters have become pretty horrible. With the exception of Adam, his dad and the Swedish guy you would have zero empathy for the rest. The new characters seem to have been added to tick a box and then crowbarred in to an already terrible script. Please no season 4. I guess the one positive is the kids have already been in final yr of school for 3 seasons so realistically they can't drag it on for much longer

I was thinking that during the last series myself.  Surely it was time to start introducing new characters if they planned to carry the series on.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tbrick18 on November 03, 2021, 11:23:19 AM
Been watching Locke and Key with the kids on Netflix.
Good show.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on November 03, 2021, 12:31:13 PM
Watching Vikings on Prime, enjoying it so far on season two, wife hates it, which makes watching it easier
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tbrick18 on November 03, 2021, 01:38:01 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on November 03, 2021, 12:31:13 PM
Watching Vikings on Prime, enjoying it so far on season two, wife hates it, which makes watching it easier

First few seasons were brilliant.
It got a bit too long drawn out towards the end as a lot of these shows do.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on November 03, 2021, 01:56:06 PM
Quote from: tbrick18 on November 03, 2021, 01:38:01 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on November 03, 2021, 12:31:13 PM
Watching Vikings on Prime, enjoying it so far on season two, wife hates it, which makes watching it easier

First few seasons were brilliant.
It got a bit too long drawn out towards the end as a lot of these shows do.

Yeah I can imagine, will probably wean off it when it goes down that road, very like The Last Kingdom for obvious reasons, which I also enjoyed
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: dec on November 03, 2021, 02:01:39 PM
Quote from: tbrick18 on November 03, 2021, 11:23:19 AM
Been watching Locke and Key with the kids on Netflix.
Good show.

What age are your kids? Is it suitable for a 13 year old?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tbrick18 on November 03, 2021, 02:27:24 PM
Quote from: dec on November 03, 2021, 02:01:39 PM
Quote from: tbrick18 on November 03, 2021, 11:23:19 AM
Been watching Locke and Key with the kids on Netflix.
Good show.

What age are your kids? Is it suitable for a 13 year old?

I'm watching it with a 13 and 14 year old.
I think it's rated 15, but there's no real graphic content. It is a bit "scary" I guess so depends on the 13 year old.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Hound on November 04, 2021, 03:02:18 PM
Quote from: tbrick18 on November 03, 2021, 01:38:01 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on November 03, 2021, 12:31:13 PM
Watching Vikings on Prime, enjoying it so far on season two, wife hates it, which makes watching it easier

First few seasons were brilliant.
It got a bit too long drawn out towards the end as a lot of these shows do.

Agree with that, but I think it got good again in Season 5.
Well, without giving away any spoilers, there is part of the story (maybe 10-20%) which is in Iceland - and that's absolute garbage, but the rest is really good.
I'll be starting the final Season 6 shortly.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tbrick18 on November 04, 2021, 04:40:45 PM
Quote from: Hound on November 04, 2021, 03:02:18 PM
Quote from: tbrick18 on November 03, 2021, 01:38:01 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on November 03, 2021, 12:31:13 PM
Watching Vikings on Prime, enjoying it so far on season two, wife hates it, which makes watching it easier

First few seasons were brilliant.
It got a bit too long drawn out towards the end as a lot of these shows do.

Agree with that, but I think it got good again in Season 5.
Well, without giving away any spoilers, there is part of the story (maybe 10-20%) which is in Iceland - and that's absolute garbage, but the rest is really good.
I'll be starting the final Season 6 shortly.

Totally 100% right.
I'm guessing it was plugged in as there was some real historical significance.
The final season is a bit meh too. But all in, well worth a watch and much better than The Last Kingdom.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: johnnycool on November 04, 2021, 04:42:21 PM
Quote from: tbrick18 on November 04, 2021, 04:40:45 PM
Quote from: Hound on November 04, 2021, 03:02:18 PM
Quote from: tbrick18 on November 03, 2021, 01:38:01 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on November 03, 2021, 12:31:13 PM
Watching Vikings on Prime, enjoying it so far on season two, wife hates it, which makes watching it easier

First few seasons were brilliant.
It got a bit too long drawn out towards the end as a lot of these shows do.

Agree with that, but I think it got good again in Season 5.
Well, without giving away any spoilers, there is part of the story (maybe 10-20%) which is in Iceland - and that's absolute garbage, but the rest is really good.
I'll be starting the final Season 6 shortly.

Totally 100% right.
I'm guessing it was plugged in as there was some real historical significance.
The final season is a bit meh too. But all in, well worth a watch and much better than The Last Kingdom.

Up to season 4 in Vikings on Prime, but are there two season 4's?

Might be a stupid question.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tiempo on November 04, 2021, 04:48:56 PM
Brian Cox new series Universe

Depends on a few things whether this is your cup of tea or not. Production value is off the scale, no expense spared, Hollywood levels, was expecting Daniel Craig to jump out from behind a graphic of the space time continuum at one point.

Found the whole thing fascinating, also fairly depressing at times, always the case with the heat death of the universe.

Incredible what Science is capable of and has achieved.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: smort on November 04, 2021, 04:54:58 PM
Quote from: tiempo on November 04, 2021, 04:48:56 PM
Brian Cox new series Universe

Depends on a few things whether this is your cup of tea or not. Production value is off the scale, no expense spared, Hollywood levels, was expecting Daniel Craig to jump out from behind a graphic of the space time continuum at one point.

Found the whole thing fascinating, also fairly depressing at times, always the case with the heat death of the universe.

Incredible what Science is capable of and has achieved.

Loving the first two episodes of this! Production is breathtaking.

Does really make you think what is the point of anything. Although after last nights episode (ep. 2) I came away thinking how incredible it would be if Earth was indeed the only place there is life
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bigarsedkeeper on November 04, 2021, 05:00:32 PM
Quote from: johnnycool on November 04, 2021, 04:42:21 PM
Quote from: tbrick18 on November 04, 2021, 04:40:45 PM
Quote from: Hound on November 04, 2021, 03:02:18 PM
Quote from: tbrick18 on November 03, 2021, 01:38:01 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on November 03, 2021, 12:31:13 PM
Watching Vikings on Prime, enjoying it so far on season two, wife hates it, which makes watching it easier

First few seasons were brilliant.
It got a bit too long drawn out towards the end as a lot of these shows do.

Agree with that, but I think it got good again in Season 5.
Well, without giving away any spoilers, there is part of the story (maybe 10-20%) which is in Iceland - and that's absolute garbage, but the rest is really good.
I'll be starting the final Season 6 shortly.

Totally 100% right.
I'm guessing it was plugged in as there was some real historical significance.
The final season is a bit meh too. But all in, well worth a watch and much better than The Last Kingdom.

Up to season 4 in Vikings on Prime, but are there two season 4's?

Might be a stupid question.

They split the 4th (5th and 6th too I think) into A & B. Mid season break at the time.

I enjoyed the series overall
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Saffronaldo on November 04, 2021, 05:58:40 PM
Quote from: screenexile on November 01, 2021, 08:15:09 PM
Hard to talk about Kin when you watch the latest episode of Succession. It was class!!

Great show so well written and acted it's hotting up nicely!


Really enjoying Succession myself. Some great performances in it, and It mixes drama and comedy really well.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on November 04, 2021, 08:20:53 PM
Quote from: johnnycool on November 04, 2021, 04:42:21 PM
Quote from: tbrick18 on November 04, 2021, 04:40:45 PM
Quote from: Hound on November 04, 2021, 03:02:18 PM
Quote from: tbrick18 on November 03, 2021, 01:38:01 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on November 03, 2021, 12:31:13 PM
Watching Vikings on Prime, enjoying it so far on season two, wife hates it, which makes watching it easier

First few seasons were brilliant.
It got a bit too long drawn out towards the end as a lot of these shows do.

Agree with that, but I think it got good again in Season 5.
Well, without giving away any spoilers, there is part of the story (maybe 10-20%) which is in Iceland - and that's absolute garbage, but the rest is really good.
I'll be starting the final Season 6 shortly.

Totally 100% right.
I'm guessing it was plugged in as there was some real historical significance.
The final season is a bit meh too. But all in, well worth a watch and much better than The Last Kingdom.

Up to season 4 in Vikings on Prime, but are there two season 4's?

Might be a stupid question.

Seasons 4,5 and 6 were bigger seasons (20 episodes), split into two batches of 10.  First ten came and maybe 8/9 months later they did the second batch of 10. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: J70 on November 05, 2021, 12:51:16 PM
Not sure where you'd see it in Ireland or Britain, but PBS have Ken Burns' documentary on Mohammed Ali up in the US at the moment.

Only a wee bit into the second episode, but so far its absolutely riveting stuff. I guess how could it not be, given the subject!

A lot of detail on the Liston fights and, especially, his relationship with Malcolm X and Elijah Mohammed. Have to say his statement on the death of Malcolm X was shocking for a man, who up to that point, had you rooting utterly for him as he rose to the top of the sports in an appallingly racist society.

Brilliant stuff, as always, from Ken Burns though.

https://www.pbs.org/kenburns/muhammad-ali/ (https://www.pbs.org/kenburns/muhammad-ali/)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Ed Ricketts on November 09, 2021, 10:19:13 PM
Squid Game - derivative, boring, gore porn. Like one of the particularly bad Saw movies (Saw 4 or 5, maybe) stretched out for 8 hours. Watched the last three episodes at X1.5 speed just for the sake of completionism. Increasingly, these Netflix fads are to be avoided.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: An Watcher on November 10, 2021, 06:45:46 AM
Watched Colin Kapaernicks new show on Netflix.  Colin in Black & White.  Enjoyed it, very good.  Done very differently which you'll understand if you watch it. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Newbridge Exile on November 10, 2021, 08:59:33 AM
Narcos Mexico Season 3 is next on my list to watch
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Hereiam on November 10, 2021, 09:55:37 AM
Season 4 of Yellowstone got of to some start.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: imtommygunn on November 10, 2021, 10:16:02 AM
Dexter is back. One episode in it seems dead on.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: J70 on November 10, 2021, 10:18:18 AM
Quote from: Newbridge Exile on November 10, 2021, 08:59:33 AM
Narcos Mexico Season 3 is next on my list to watch

Hadn't heard it was back.

Excellent. Presume its getting into El Chapo territory at this point with Felix Gallardo put away?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JoG2 on November 10, 2021, 10:38:52 AM
Quote from: imtommygunn on November 10, 2021, 10:16:02 AM
Dexter is back. One episode in it seems dead on.

Thought the 1st episode back was brilliant
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on November 10, 2021, 10:52:19 AM
Narcos was very good, probably not as good as the last two seasons though.

Was meant to watch Dexter the past few nights but other things got in the way, hoping I get a rattle at it tonight.

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Ethan Tremblay on November 10, 2021, 11:40:45 AM
Quote from: JoG2 on November 10, 2021, 10:38:52 AM
Quote from: imtommygunn on November 10, 2021, 10:16:02 AM
Dexter is back. One episode in it seems dead on.

Thought the 1st episode back was brilliant

Yea it was good alright.  The original showrunner is back, so the quality should be good the whole way through you would think.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: imtommygunn on November 10, 2021, 12:26:58 PM
Yeah I enjoyed it too. Some great series of dexter though it dropped off a bit at the end. Hoping it goes back to the standard of the earlier series.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tbrick18 on November 10, 2021, 01:45:02 PM
Quote from: JoG2 on November 10, 2021, 10:38:52 AM
Quote from: imtommygunn on November 10, 2021, 10:16:02 AM
Dexter is back. One episode in it seems dead on.

Thought the 1st episode back was brilliant

Where is this showing? AMC?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: imtommygunn on November 10, 2021, 01:58:38 PM
It's on sky Atlantic. Not sure of the us channel.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Louther on November 10, 2021, 02:01:11 PM
Succession is ripping it up this season. Loved this weeks fix. Even when it seems nothing is happening there is so much tension and agendas at play that there is actually loads going down. Great TV.

The silences between Kendall and Logan was brilliant TV.

Greg and Tom providing the light entertainment it would seem but you get impression they building up to be big players in this "I've got cancer of the career".  ;D ;D
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on November 10, 2021, 02:33:40 PM
Quote from: Louther on November 10, 2021, 02:01:11 PM
Succession is ripping it up this season. Loved this weeks fix. Even when it seems nothing is happening there is so much tension and agendas at play that there is actually loads going down. Great TV.

The silences between Kendall and Logan was brilliant TV.

Greg and Tom providing the light entertainment it would seem but you get impression they building up to be big players in this "I've got cancer of the career".  ;D ;D

I'm up to date with season 3 but decided the other night to start from scratch along with my wife as she hadn't watched it. It's just phenomenal stuff. The awkwardness... the fact that there is not 1 character you could remotely like but it somehow works.

The things they say at times are what you wish you could say in real life the writing and acting are first class. and

I thought episode 2 of the 3rd season last week was the best one yet.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Captain Obvious on November 10, 2021, 06:20:26 PM
Quote from: Ed Ricketts on November 09, 2021, 10:19:13 PM
Squid Game - derivative, boring, gore porn. Like one of the particularly bad Saw movies (Saw 4 or 5, maybe) stretched out for 8 hours. Watched the last three episodes at X1.5 speed just for the sake of completionism. Increasingly, these Netflix fads are to be avoided.

Watching the trailer it seems a lot like the 2000 Japanese movie Battle Royale
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jell 0 Biafra on November 11, 2021, 02:35:12 AM
Pretty much. Except not just schoolkids, and with different  uniforms.

It's watchable, but that's the height of it.

Final twist utterly ridiculous,  as seems to be the thing with Netflix originals these days.

See e.g., clickbait 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on November 16, 2021, 06:50:03 PM
Watching The Leftovers again, so good.

Watched a great documentary series on Sky Docs 'The 100 ft wave', about big wave surfers at Nazare in Portugal. Just good viewing.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gawa316 on November 16, 2021, 07:10:39 PM
Just discovered Line of Duty on Hulu...feck me great show. 3 seasons down so far
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: armaghniac on November 16, 2021, 09:57:48 PM
Quote from: gawa316 on November 16, 2021, 07:10:39 PM
Just discovered Line of Duty on Hulu...feck me great show. 3 seasons down so far

They are all good, but perhaps you have already seen the best season.
If you are familiar with Belfast then you'll see a few locations of interest and the eagle eyed can spot a UVF flag and a signpost for Dublin.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gawa316 on November 16, 2021, 10:05:36 PM
Quote from: armaghniac on November 16, 2021, 09:57:48 PM
Quote from: gawa316 on November 16, 2021, 07:10:39 PM
Just discovered Line of Duty on Hulu...feck me great show. 3 seasons down so far

They are all good, but perhaps you have already seen the best season.
If you are familiar with Belfast then you'll see a few locations of interest and the eagle eyed can spot a UVF flag and a signpost for Dublin.

I just saw the bridge near Windsor. I mind standing at the top of Tates watching the Poles go nuts on that bridge ;D
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: toby47 on November 18, 2021, 10:50:18 AM
Quote from: gawa316 on November 16, 2021, 07:10:39 PM
Just discovered Line of Duty on Hulu...feck me great show. 3 seasons down so far

A clinker show, however be prepared for a bullsh*t ending
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Ancharraig123 on November 18, 2021, 10:57:24 AM
Where is the best place to watch Kin?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on November 18, 2021, 11:15:38 AM
Quote from: Ancharraig123 on November 18, 2021, 10:57:24 AM
Where is the best place to watch Kin?
I watched it in my living room but I'm sure you could watch it anywhere.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on November 18, 2021, 11:25:48 AM
Can he watch it in your living room?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on November 18, 2021, 11:55:59 AM
Quote from: toby47 on November 18, 2021, 10:50:18 AM
Quote from: gawa316 on November 16, 2021, 07:10:39 PM
Just discovered Line of Duty on Hulu...feck me great show. 3 seasons down so far

A clinker show, however be prepared for a bullsh*t ending

Its not over yet sure.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Ancharraig123 on November 18, 2021, 11:58:49 AM
I'd rather not.. he's from Laois
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Louther on November 18, 2021, 12:17:03 PM
Another great week for Succession.

For such a tense scene. It was full of brilliant LOL moments.

But it just shows how dependent they are all on the Boss. Shiv who took the bull by the horns (albeit with her own agenda) yet was in firing line at end for doing so.

Was Logan pee'd cause she exceeded his expectations for doing so or cause it showed the show can go on without him?

Just a brilliant show.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on November 18, 2021, 12:23:31 PM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on November 18, 2021, 11:25:48 AM
Can he watch it in your living room?
I'd rather he didn't, he's from Tyrone.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on November 18, 2021, 01:46:32 PM
Looking forward to this weeks Succession...which i havent seen yet

Not usually a Top Gear watcher but tipped in Sun night just in time to see the Eddie Kidd tribute. Tough watch but lovely viewing at the same time
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on November 25, 2021, 12:18:08 PM
I enjoy many of the marvel films so I thought I would give Loki on Disney a go. I must say 2 episodes in and it's incredibly dull. Don't think I'll bother with anymore.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on November 25, 2021, 12:27:48 PM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on November 25, 2021, 12:18:08 PM
I enjoy many of the marvel films so I thought I would give Loki on Disney a go. I must say 2 episodes in and it's incredibly dull. Don't think I'll bother with anymore.

It's definitely a bit different.  MY wife enjoys all the marvel shows but she quit this after 1 episode.  I watched the rest with the kids.  It improves.  I did enjoy it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: themac_23 on November 25, 2021, 12:38:27 PM
Anyone checked out the new series of Dexter? my Mrs never watched the original series so dont think she's any intention of checking this out but I loved the initial series but looks like il have to fly solo on it, worth a go?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on November 25, 2021, 12:39:53 PM
Quote from: themac_23 on November 25, 2021, 12:38:27 PM
Anyone checked out the new series of Dexter? my Mrs never watched the original series so dont think she's any intention of checking this out but I loved the initial series but looks like il have to fly solo on it, worth a go?

Just ok so far to be honest.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: imtommygunn on November 25, 2021, 12:48:51 PM
First episode very good though it has dropped off a wee bit(I just finished episode 3). I think it has potential though - you can see two or maybe three story lines brewing.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Silver hill on November 25, 2021, 03:05:40 PM
Did succession jump the shark this week possibly?
Getting a little to clever for its own good I think. The scene between Roman and the presidential candidate was showing off and full of riddles, parables, euphemisms and general shit patter/gibberish and general nonsense. Nobody talks like that, not even billionaire masters of the universe.
Generally still very watchable though in saying that.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on November 25, 2021, 08:11:03 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on November 25, 2021, 12:27:48 PM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on November 25, 2021, 12:18:08 PM
I enjoy many of the marvel films so I thought I would give Loki on Disney a go. I must say 2 episodes in and it's incredibly dull. Don't think I'll bother with anymore.

It's definitely a bit different.  MY wife enjoys all the marvel shows but she quit this after 1 episode.  I watched the rest with the kids.  It improves.  I did enjoy it.

If you say it improves I may give it another episode or 2.  Cheers.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on November 26, 2021, 10:46:15 PM
Started watching the Beatles documentary.

Don't be expecting many fireworks it's mostly a few lads jamming and having discussions about songs they're trying to write.

There's something calming about it though and they all seem fairly dead on fellas I think I'll stick with it and get through it all.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on November 26, 2021, 10:55:07 PM
Quote from: screenexile on November 26, 2021, 10:46:15 PM
Started watching the Beatles documentary.

Don't be expecting many fireworks it's mostly a few lads jamming and having discussions about songs they're trying to write.

There's something calming about it though and they all seem fairly dead on fellas I think I'll stick with it and get through it all.

8 hours of it? Looking forward to it, huge Beatles fan
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: An Watcher on November 27, 2021, 10:03:19 AM
Always enjoyed the late late toy show but thought last night's was a little disappointing?  Enjoyed the little girl from wexford playing the harps n the wee girl from clare heading off to paris
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: trueblue1234 on November 27, 2021, 11:22:38 AM
Aye wasn't very Christmassy. Maybe it's just too early. But was a bit of a let down. Kids feel asleep watching it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on November 27, 2021, 05:23:34 PM
Watching Peep Show again, started at S3. Quality, quality stuff.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: RedHand88 on November 27, 2021, 06:11:34 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on November 27, 2021, 05:23:34 PM
Watching Peep Show again, started at S3. Quality, quality stuff.

It's genius. Alan Johnson is one of the funniest characters ever written.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on November 27, 2021, 06:37:02 PM
He was in something serious there recently, cant remember, but you were expecting him to jump into Johnson mode at any stage

Wonder has SuperHans settled down any 😃
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on November 27, 2021, 07:06:45 PM
Patterson Joseph is a popular actor, it was the Submarine show Vigil he was one of the main men. Rewatched the Leftovers recently and had forgotten he was in that too - Holy Wayne
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on November 27, 2021, 07:37:01 PM
Twas Leftovers. Tipped in to see if worth watching. Will give it a blast in due course
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: J70 on November 29, 2021, 05:10:56 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on November 26, 2021, 10:55:07 PM
Quote from: screenexile on November 26, 2021, 10:46:15 PM
Started watching the Beatles documentary.

Don't be expecting many fireworks it's mostly a few lads jamming and having discussions about songs they're trying to write.

There's something calming about it though and they all seem fairly dead on fellas I think I'll stick with it and get through it all.

8 hours of it? Looking forward to it, huge Beatles fan

I'm about half-way through the second episode.

I love it so far. I'm not a Beatles fanatic, but they're such a huge factor in music history that I've been looking forward to this since the trailer came out earlier in the year.

As screenexile says, its a lot of day-to-day, minute-to-minute chronicling of the process of them putting new songs together, while they joke around and, at the same time, wind their way towards breaking up. First episode literally ends with George telling them he'd see them "around the clubs" as he gets sick of being talked down to and ordered about (by McCartney, mostly in this case, as Lennon by this stage looks like he doesn't really give a f**k!). Despite the tension, its amazing to see how almost telepathic the interplay and exchanges between Lennon and McCartney still were and the overall love, for lack of a better word (or maybe its the correct one), there still was between the members of the group.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on November 29, 2021, 07:40:44 PM
Quote from: J70 on November 29, 2021, 05:10:56 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on November 26, 2021, 10:55:07 PM
Quote from: screenexile on November 26, 2021, 10:46:15 PM
Started watching the Beatles documentary.

Don't be expecting many fireworks it's mostly a few lads jamming and having discussions about songs they're trying to write.

There's something calming about it though and they all seem fairly dead on fellas I think I'll stick with it and get through it all.

8 hours of it? Looking forward to it, huge Beatles fan

I'm about half-way through the second episode.

I love it so far. I'm not a Beatles fanatic, but they're such a huge factor in music history that I've been looking forward to this since the trailer came out earlier in the year.

As screenexile says, its a lot of day-to-day, minute-to-minute chronicling of the process of them putting new songs together, while they joke around and, at the same time, wind their way towards breaking up. First episode literally ends with George telling them he'd see them "around the clubs" as he gets sick of being talked down to and ordered about (by McCartney, mostly in this case, as Lennon by this stage looks like he doesn't really give a f**k!). Despite the tension, its amazing to see how almost telepathic the interplay and exchanges between Lennon and McCartney still were and the overall love, for lack of a better word (or maybe its the correct one), there still was between the members of the group.
They quickly stopped their condescending attitudes towards George and his songs when he turned up with Eric Clapton, axe in hand, to play lead guitar on While My Guitar Gently Weeps.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: J70 on November 29, 2021, 07:49:13 PM
Quote from: Main Street on November 29, 2021, 07:40:44 PM
Quote from: J70 on November 29, 2021, 05:10:56 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on November 26, 2021, 10:55:07 PM
Quote from: screenexile on November 26, 2021, 10:46:15 PM
Started watching the Beatles documentary.

Don't be expecting many fireworks it's mostly a few lads jamming and having discussions about songs they're trying to write.

There's something calming about it though and they all seem fairly dead on fellas I think I'll stick with it and get through it all.

8 hours of it? Looking forward to it, huge Beatles fan

I'm about half-way through the second episode.

I love it so far. I'm not a Beatles fanatic, but they're such a huge factor in music history that I've been looking forward to this since the trailer came out earlier in the year.

As screenexile says, its a lot of day-to-day, minute-to-minute chronicling of the process of them putting new songs together, while they joke around and, at the same time, wind their way towards breaking up. First episode literally ends with George telling them he'd see them "around the clubs" as he gets sick of being talked down to and ordered about (by McCartney, mostly in this case, as Lennon by this stage looks like he doesn't really give a f**k!). Despite the tension, its amazing to see how almost telepathic the interplay and exchanges between Lennon and McCartney still were and the overall love, for lack of a better word (or maybe its the correct one), there still was between the members of the group.
They quickly stopped their condescending attitudes towards George and his songs when he turned up with Eric Clapton, axe in hand, to play lead guitar on While My Guitar Gently Weeps.

The Get Back movie was filmed a couple of months later, but no doubt that all contributed to George's frustration.

Amazing looking at it though - the White Album in late '68, then they record Let It Be, shelve it, go in and do Abbey Road, then finish and put out Let it Be, all in about 18 months!

I guess not touring helped, but it is mind-boggling how creative and prolific they were as a band.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on December 13, 2021, 06:18:19 PM
How can it still be that good after 3 series that finale was absolute class!!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: J70 on December 13, 2021, 06:41:52 PM
Quote from: screenexile on December 13, 2021, 06:18:19 PM
How can it still be that good after 3 series that finale was absolute class!!!

I know people have been complaining about spoilers, but at least tell us the show you're on about. ;D
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on December 13, 2021, 06:51:59 PM
Im gona go Succession! Deffo no spoilers as i wont see to later in the week..
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on December 13, 2021, 07:46:05 PM
Just watched the Succession finale... superb
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: stiffler on December 13, 2021, 08:58:35 PM
Succession best show in years. Horrible characters but so captivating to watch.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: mayoman dan on December 13, 2021, 11:23:41 PM
Just finished dopesick.Very very good.The only downside is its the anti vaxxers wet dream ::)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on December 13, 2021, 11:24:30 PM
Super stuff again in Succession.




EDIT by Mod5 for spoiler alert...

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: dec on December 14, 2021, 12:01:24 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on December 13, 2021, 11:24:30 PM
Super stuff again in Succession.




EDIT by Mod5 for spoiler alert...



I assume mod5 hasn't watched succession if you think that was a real spoiler
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: toby47 on December 14, 2021, 09:39:37 AM
Anyone watched Money Heist? Seen a few ones talking about it.

On it's 5th season, weary about starting it in case it gets monotonous after a couple of seasons?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on December 14, 2021, 10:41:47 AM
Quote from: toby47 on December 14, 2021, 09:39:37 AM
Anyone watched Money Heist? Seen a few ones talking about it.

On it's 5th season, weary about starting it in case it gets monotonous after a couple of seasons?

Maybe looking to start that also, finished Vikings the other week, so trying to get a new show, watched 14 peaks last night, flipping nuts considering what he is trying to do
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Louther on December 14, 2021, 10:44:06 AM
Succession. Just wow. Gruelling and enthralling TV. Your emotions towards the characters is like a rollercoaster.

How long till season 4!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on December 14, 2021, 12:14:56 PM
Quote from: toby47 on December 14, 2021, 09:39:37 AM
Anyone watched Money Heist? Seen a few ones talking about it.

On it's 5th season, weary about starting it in case it gets monotonous after a couple of seasons?
I think it's brilliant. It's way over the top and far fetched but I still loved it. Worth watching for Tokyo alone.. if you know you know.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on December 14, 2021, 12:26:09 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on December 13, 2021, 07:46:05 PM
Just watched the Succession finale... superb

Superb ending.  No likeable characters but yet there is joy in seeing them cut each other to bits
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on December 14, 2021, 01:24:06 PM
Quote from: laoislad on December 14, 2021, 12:14:56 PM
Quote from: toby47 on December 14, 2021, 09:39:37 AM
Anyone watched Money Heist? Seen a few ones talking about it.

On it's 5th season, weary about starting it in case it gets monotonous after a couple of seasons?
I think it's brilliant. It's way over the top and far fetched but I still loved it. Worth watching for Tokyo alone.. if you know you know.

The first 2 seasons were great but they are dragging the arse out of it now. Still watching it though ;D
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tbrick18 on December 14, 2021, 02:19:23 PM
These Korean dystopian type shows have caught me recently, starting with Squid Game then Alice in Borderland.
Just started watching Hellbound too.
Really good.

I liked the look of Money Heist, need to give it a go.

The final season of Lost in Space was decent as well.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on December 14, 2021, 02:26:14 PM
Quote from: tbrick18 on December 14, 2021, 02:19:23 PM
These Korean dystopian type shows have caught me recently, starting with Squid Game then Alice in Borderland.
Just started watching Hellbound too.
Really good.

I liked the look of Money Heist, need to give it a go.

The final season of Lost in Space was decent as well.

Alice in Borderland was very good and I think they are making another series.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on December 15, 2021, 12:10:25 PM
Just binged The Defiant Ones on Netflix.  Obviously it has now been out a while. Quality behind the scenes music documentary about Dr Dre and Jimmy Iovine. I found it fascinating but it wouldn't be everyone's cup of tea. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on December 15, 2021, 12:22:56 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on December 15, 2021, 12:10:25 PM
Just binged The Defiant Ones on Netflix.  Obviously it has now been out a while. Quality behind the scenes music documentary about Dr Dre and Jimmy Iovine. I found it fascinating but it wouldn't be everyone's cup of tea.

Very good show. Well worth a watch.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: galwayman on December 15, 2021, 02:05:29 PM
Where would I find the first 2 seasons of Succession? Season 3 is being repeated on Sky Atlantic in the next few days so I have that set to record but looking for the first two seasons.
Can't seem to locate them on Netflix or Prime video.
Cheers
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on December 15, 2021, 02:11:01 PM
Quote from: galwayman on December 15, 2021, 02:05:29 PM
Where would I find the first 2 seasons of Succession? Season 3 is being repeated on Sky Atlantic in the next few days so I have that set to record but looking for the first two seasons.
Can't seem to locate them on Netflix or Prime video.
Cheers

I watched them through Sky boxsets
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on December 15, 2021, 02:33:02 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on December 15, 2021, 02:11:01 PM
Quote from: galwayman on December 15, 2021, 02:05:29 PM
Where would I find the first 2 seasons of Succession? Season 3 is being repeated on Sky Atlantic in the next few days so I have that set to record but looking for the first two seasons.
Can't seem to locate them on Netflix or Prime video.
Cheers

I watched them through Sky boxsets

Mentioned to her in doors about this, straight away onto google, black comedy, politics. media blah blah!!! Looks like I'll be watching it on my own, she has got worse as she's got older!!

Her limit is, say yes to the dress ;D

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on December 15, 2021, 03:45:56 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on December 14, 2021, 12:26:09 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on December 13, 2021, 07:46:05 PM
Just watched the Succession finale... superb

Superb ending.  No likeable characters but yet there is joy in seeing them cut each other to bits
A brilliant final episode. Sets up the next season nicely
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Hound on December 16, 2021, 09:30:59 AM
Quote from: lurganblue on December 15, 2021, 12:10:25 PM
Just binged The Defiant Ones on Netflix.  Obviously it has now been out a while. Quality behind the scenes music documentary about Dr Dre and Jimmy Iovine. I found it fascinating but it wouldn't be everyone's cup of tea.
Does it go into much details on the creation of Beats, and then the sale of it to Apple?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on December 16, 2021, 09:34:37 AM
Quote from: Hound on December 16, 2021, 09:30:59 AM
Quote from: lurganblue on December 15, 2021, 12:10:25 PM
Just binged The Defiant Ones on Netflix.  Obviously it has now been out a while. Quality behind the scenes music documentary about Dr Dre and Jimmy Iovine. I found it fascinating but it wouldn't be everyone's cup of tea.
Does it go into much details on the creation of Beats, and then the sale of it to Apple?

Jesus spoilers much!!!

I does yeah :D
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: galwayman on December 16, 2021, 09:48:22 AM
Quote from: lurganblue on December 15, 2021, 02:11:01 PM
Quote from: galwayman on December 15, 2021, 02:05:29 PM
Where would I find the first 2 seasons of Succession? Season 3 is being repeated on Sky Atlantic in the next few days so I have that set to record but looking for the first two seasons.
Can't seem to locate them on Netflix or Prime video.
Cheers

I watched them through Sky boxsets
Ah right it seems my Sky package doesn't give access to the Box Sets - I have whatever the basic package was a few years back.
Will find a stream somewhere no doubt.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JoG2 on December 16, 2021, 09:54:35 AM
Quote from: galwayman on December 16, 2021, 09:48:22 AM
Quote from: lurganblue on December 15, 2021, 02:11:01 PM
Quote from: galwayman on December 15, 2021, 02:05:29 PM
Where would I find the first 2 seasons of Succession? Season 3 is being repeated on Sky Atlantic in the next few days so I have that set to record but looking for the first two seasons.
Can't seem to locate them on Netflix or Prime video.
Cheers

I watched them through Sky boxsets
Ah right it seems my Sky package doesn't give access to the Box Sets - I have whatever the basic package was a few years back.
Will find a stream somewhere no doubt.

I've been casting them to the TV from the TeaTV app from my phone galwayman
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Abble on December 16, 2021, 10:37:47 AM
Quote from: galwayman on December 15, 2021, 02:05:29 PM
Where would I find the first 2 seasons of Succession? Season 3 is being repeated on Sky Atlantic in the next few days so I have that set to record but looking for the first two seasons.
Can't seem to locate them on Netflix or Prime video.
Cheers

cinema hd app
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on December 24, 2021, 04:36:00 PM
Finished Gomorrah season 5 and it was very good but weaker than the other ones. Still up there with the best TV show I've watched.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on December 24, 2021, 06:51:02 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on December 24, 2021, 04:36:00 PM
Finished Gomorrah season 5 and it was very good but weaker than the other ones. Still up there with the best TV show I've watched.
I've 2 episodes to go and I don't know what has happened with it tbh. It's been a bit shit with some shocking hammy acting, Mistral & lil monk especially. I've found myself laughing at the cheesiness of it all at times
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on December 24, 2021, 08:22:45 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on December 24, 2021, 06:51:02 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on December 24, 2021, 04:36:00 PM
Finished Gomorrah season 5 and it was very good but weaker than the other ones. Still up there with the best TV show I've watched.
I've 2 episodes to go and I don't know what has happened with it tbh. It's been a bit shit with some shocking hammy acting, Mistral & lil monk especially. I've found myself laughing at the cheesiness of it all at times

It seems a rushed job. Probably covid or something but it looks like the went one season too many.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: galwayman on December 24, 2021, 09:04:55 PM
Thanks lads.I should have stuck with the fire stick for the main Tv.
It seems to be a lot more difficult to get apps like CinemaHD on the Apple TV.
Also using Express VPN is more awkward with it by far.
Might swap it back again
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on December 27, 2021, 10:51:31 AM
Dexter really got going the past few episodes.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JoG2 on December 27, 2021, 12:12:38 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on December 27, 2021, 10:51:31 AM
Dexter really got going the past few episodes.

Really enjoying it.

Watched The Night Of, been out a wee while. Thought it was excellent.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on December 27, 2021, 06:40:56 PM
Quote from: JoG2 on December 27, 2021, 12:12:38 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on December 27, 2021, 10:51:31 AM
Dexter really got going the past few episodes.

Really enjoying it.

Watched The Night Of, been out a wee while. Thought it was excellent.

Only watched that in the summer myself, thought it was brilliant.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on December 27, 2021, 07:42:03 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on December 24, 2021, 08:22:45 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on December 24, 2021, 06:51:02 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on December 24, 2021, 04:36:00 PM
Finished Gomorrah season 5 and it was very good but weaker than the other ones. Still up there with the best TV show I've watched.
I've 2 episodes to go and I don't know what has happened with it tbh. It's been a bit shit with some shocking hammy acting, Mistral & lil monk especially. I've found myself laughing at the cheesiness of it all at times

It seems a rushed job. Probably covid or something but it looks like the went one season too many.
Last 2 episodes did actually redeem it a bit to be fair.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on December 27, 2021, 08:06:40 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on December 27, 2021, 07:42:03 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on December 24, 2021, 08:22:45 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on December 24, 2021, 06:51:02 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on December 24, 2021, 04:36:00 PM
Finished Gomorrah season 5 and it was very good but weaker than the other ones. Still up there with the best TV show I've watched.
I've 2 episodes to go and I don't know what has happened with it tbh. It's been a bit shit with some shocking hammy acting, Mistral & lil monk especially. I've found myself laughing at the cheesiness of it all at times

It seems a rushed job. Probably covid or something but it looks like the went one season too many.
Last 2 episodes did actually redeem it a bit to be fair.

I thought the last episode and final scenes were a bit cringe and stupid.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on December 27, 2021, 10:51:37 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on December 27, 2021, 08:06:40 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on December 27, 2021, 07:42:03 PM
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Quote from: bennydorano on December 24, 2021, 06:51:02 PM
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Finished Gomorrah season 5 and it was very good but weaker than the other ones. Still up there with the best TV show I've watched.
I've 2 episodes to go and I don't know what has happened with it tbh. It's been a bit shit with some shocking hammy acting, Mistral & lil monk especially. I've found myself laughing at the cheesiness of it all at times

It seems a rushed job. Probably covid or something but it looks like the went one season too many.
Last 2 episodes did actually redeem it a bit to be fair.

I thought the last episode and final scenes were a bit cringe and stupid.
The end was inevitable, would have been more surprising if something else had happened.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on December 28, 2021, 06:39:40 PM
Watched 137 shots (I think) the other night! Carnage, there really needs to be a level to which these things need to be looked at, level one being minor to ten being serious!

When does logic enter the equation?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Farrandeelin on January 05, 2022, 09:45:51 PM
Money Heist is a great series on Netflix.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on January 06, 2022, 04:31:00 PM
Watched Dopesick recently. That's a fantastic piece of work, gripping & entertaining, uncomfortable watching at times but very good. 

Purdue antics, scarcely believable over the years, have no doubt emboldened anti vaxxers with 'big pharma' agendas.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: imtommygunn on January 06, 2022, 04:43:11 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on December 27, 2021, 10:51:37 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on December 27, 2021, 08:06:40 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on December 27, 2021, 07:42:03 PM
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Quote from: bennydorano on December 24, 2021, 06:51:02 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on December 24, 2021, 04:36:00 PM
Finished Gomorrah season 5 and it was very good but weaker than the other ones. Still up there with the best TV show I've watched.
I've 2 episodes to go and I don't know what has happened with it tbh. It's been a bit shit with some shocking hammy acting, Mistral & lil monk especially. I've found myself laughing at the cheesiness of it all at times

It seems a rushed job. Probably covid or something but it looks like the went one season too many.
Last 2 episodes did actually redeem it a bit to be fair.

I thought the last episode and final scenes were a bit cringe and stupid.
The end was inevitable, would have been more surprising if something else had happened.

I thought it was good. Likely not as good as other series mind you. You maybe could have predicted a bit too much in final episode mind you but overall I thought Gomorrah was one of the better things I hve watched.

Dexter latest series isn't bad. Down to one to go and still interesting.

That aside I need to find something good to watch.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gerrykeegan on January 06, 2022, 04:50:21 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on January 06, 2022, 04:31:00 PM
Watched Dopesick recently. That's a fantastic piece of work, gripping & entertaining, uncomfortable watching at times but very good. 

Purdue antics, scarcely believable over the years, have no doubt emboldened anti vaxxers with 'big pharma' agendas.

Just watched the first two episodes last night, I think it is excellent.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on January 06, 2022, 09:54:26 PM
See Toast is back, Toast in Tinseltown. Watched first 2 episodes and episode 2 was beautifully mental.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on January 06, 2022, 10:46:19 PM
I've a feeling that Dexters last episode will not be one I enjoy, seems set up for a changing of the guard.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Rudi on January 09, 2022, 10:54:02 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on January 06, 2022, 10:46:19 PM
I've a feeling that Dexters last episode will not be one I enjoy, seems set up for a changing of the guard.

Your not wrong, bit devastated, great character.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JoG2 on January 09, 2022, 11:12:08 PM
Cheers for the heads up men.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 10, 2022, 12:12:51 AM
Another series I don't need to watch.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on January 10, 2022, 11:54:10 PM
Just finished The Tourist it's bonkers but funny and somehow works.

Dornan is very good in it!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 10, 2022, 11:59:11 PM
Finished it a couple of nights ago. Enjoyed it alright - It was probably 1-2 episodes too long for my taste but it was definitely entertaining.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Fear Bun Na Sceilpe on January 11, 2022, 12:18:47 AM
I know it was docubrama but Four Lives on BBC was very well done. Terrible for poor families, when you watch separate documentary with real characters you realise how good acting and casting was.

Police and treatment of gay community a disgrace
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on January 11, 2022, 07:33:26 AM
Quote from: Fear Bun Na Sceilpe on January 11, 2022, 12:18:47 AM
I know it was docubrama but Four Lives on BBC was very well done. Terrible for poor families, when you watch separate documentary with real characters you realise how good acting and casting was.

Police and treatment of gay community a disgrace

Was very good, I remember that at the time. Well acted also
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bigarsedkeeper on January 11, 2022, 08:39:02 AM
Quote from: screenexile on January 10, 2022, 11:54:10 PM
Just finished The Tourist it's bonkers but funny and somehow works.

Dornan is very good in it!!

I'm still trying to work out if it was good or not. Enjoyed most of it though.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 11, 2022, 10:18:55 AM
Quote from: Fear Bun Na Sceilpe on January 11, 2022, 12:18:47 AM
I know it was docubrama but Four Lives on BBC was very well done. Terrible for poor families, when you watch separate documentary with real characters you realise how good acting and casting was.

Police and treatment of gay community a disgrace
The man in the street would have done a better job than the police. Beggars belief that they couldn't join the dots on it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on January 11, 2022, 10:21:21 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on January 11, 2022, 10:18:55 AM
Quote from: Fear Bun Na Sceilpe on January 11, 2022, 12:18:47 AM
I know it was docubrama but Four Lives on BBC was very well done. Terrible for poor families, when you watch separate documentary with real characters you realise how good acting and casting was.

Police and treatment of gay community a disgrace
The man in the street would have done a better job than the police. Beggars belief that they couldn't join the dots on it.

Like it was in the one area! The fella was known to them also for other things!

Merchant was a creepy f**ker in this
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on January 11, 2022, 10:35:36 AM
Didnt watch the 4 parter but watched the documentary on it afterwards, it seemed to be basically a neighbour and more so 2 sisters of one of the dead guys who cracked the case by pestering the police. Shameful stuff. Dead bodies found in exact same place and police say no foul play....
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: DownFanatic on January 11, 2022, 10:43:22 AM
Screws on Channel 4 is very good. Solid mix of seriousness and dark humour. Jamie-Lee O'Donnell is excellent in it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: johnnycool on January 11, 2022, 12:01:11 PM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on January 11, 2022, 10:35:36 AM
Didnt watch the 4 parter but watched the documentary on it afterwards, it seemed to be basically a neighbour and more so 2 sisters of one of the dead guys who cracked the case by pestering the police. Shameful stuff. Dead bodies found in exact same place and police say no foul play....

I watched the documentary, i never knew about the previous 4 parter (might have to look it up) but the Police were inept in the very least, negligent TBH..

Two lads found in the exact same spot in the same graveyard and another just over the wall from the very same graveyard and they were happy to go with accidental deaths and never bothered checking CCT or anything and told the families a pack of lies to get them off the case.

The handwriting on the "suicide note" was pretty obvious and they never bothered to get it checked out with a professional handwriting expert plus loads of other leads they never bothered to follow.

You nearly got the impression the lad Port wanted caught as he wasn't exactly covering his tracks overly well.

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Fear Bun Na Sceilpe on January 11, 2022, 06:56:52 PM
At the beginning I wasn't sure about the claim the police were homophobic, thought they were just totally incompetent. But when one of the relatives mentioned how different the investigation would have been had it been 4 young women made me rethink it
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: J70 on January 11, 2022, 08:03:07 PM
What's the view here on Yellowstone?

Myself and the missus are a few episodes into the first season, and I haven't made up my mind.

Getting major flashbacks of Dallas from back in the day, with the endless melodrama and casual murders.

So far (a few episodes in) the youngest son (the good, honest lad) living on the reservation has killed his brother-in-law (who was trying to kill his brother); mercy killed a badly injured drug maker whose meth lab trailer he just happened to be driving past when it exploded; rescued a young girl and killed, burned and buried two her rapists, who he also came upon while just driving past.

All in a week or so's work for the reluctant son of the local land baron (played by Kevin Costner, who I like as an actor).

And I haven't mentioned the equally "interesting" and "colourful" lives of the rest of the characters.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: thewobbler on January 11, 2022, 08:05:22 PM
Quote from: J70 on January 11, 2022, 08:03:07 PM
What's the view here on Yellowstone?

Myself and the missus are a few episodes into the first season, and I haven't made up my mind.

Getting major flashbacks of Dallas from back in the day, with the endless melodrama and casual murders.

So far (a few episodes in) the youngest son (the good, honest lad) living on the reservation has killed his brother-in-law (who was trying to kill his brother); mercy killed a badly injured drug maker whose meth lab trailer he just happened to be driving past when it exploded; rescued a young girl and killed, burned and buried two her rapists he came upon while driving.

All in a week or so's work for the reluctant son of the local land baron.

And I haven't mentioned the equally "interesting" lives of the rest of the characters.

It improves into a very good show over seasons 2 and 3. The body count doesn't go down but becomes more focused as the story settles in. Plus the vistas are wonderful, always wonderful.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: dec on January 11, 2022, 08:09:15 PM
Quote from: J70 on January 11, 2022, 08:03:07 PM
What's the view here on Yellowstone?

Myself and the missus are a few episodes into the first season, and I haven't made up my mind.

Getting major flashbacks of Dallas from back in the day, with the endless melodrama and casual murders.

So far (a few episodes in) the youngest son (the good, honest lad) living on the reservation has killed his brother-in-law (who was trying to kill his brother); mercy killed a badly injured drug maker whose meth lab trailer he just happened to be driving past when it exploded; rescued a young girl and killed, burned and buried two her rapists he came upon, also while driving past.

All in a week or so's work for the reluctant son of the local land baron (played by Kevin Costner, who I like as an actor).

And I haven't mentioned the equally "interesting" and "colourful" lives of the rest of the characters.

I think it is more violent than Dallas. We finished the most recent series a few days ago and it kept our interest. We have started 1883 which is a sort of prequel (how the Duttons first ended up in the West)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: J70 on January 11, 2022, 08:11:13 PM
Yeah, the landscape is stunning all right.

My wife is from that part of the world.

I'd move out there in a heartbeat if work/other commitments allowed.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: J70 on January 11, 2022, 08:13:33 PM
Thanks lads. I'll stick with it so.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Saffrongael on January 11, 2022, 08:37:08 PM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on January 11, 2022, 10:35:36 AM
Didnt watch the 4 parter but watched the documentary on it afterwards, it seemed to be basically a neighbour and more so 2 sisters of one of the dead guys who cracked the case by pestering the police. Shameful stuff. Dead bodies found in exact same place and police say no foul play....

What's the documentary called ?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on January 11, 2022, 09:27:32 PM
How Police missed the Grindr Killer - bbc iplayer should sort ye out
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Saffrongael on January 11, 2022, 09:28:32 PM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on January 11, 2022, 09:27:32 PM
How Police missed the Grindr Killer - bbc iplayer should sort ye out

Aye found it, good man
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on January 11, 2022, 11:39:17 PM
Quote from: screenexile on January 10, 2022, 11:54:10 PM
Just finished The Tourist it's bonkers but funny and somehow works.

Dornan is very good in it!!
I thought he was excellent as the Irish army sergeant in the Siege of Jadotville  but wasn't his Nordie accent just too corny and forced in the Tourist?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on January 12, 2022, 12:02:10 AM
I found it/him cringey at times but still enjoyable overall.

The big assassin flew the helicopter in Walter Mitty and the tasty love interest was in Line of Duty. Swear to God im gettin worse...
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: armaghniac on January 12, 2022, 01:54:22 AM
Quote from: Main Street on January 11, 2022, 11:39:17 PM
Quote from: screenexile on January 10, 2022, 11:54:10 PM
Just finished The Tourist it's bonkers but funny and somehow works.

Dornan is very good in it!!
I thought he was excellent as the Irish army sergeant in the Siege of Jadotville  but wasn't his Nordie accent just too corny and forced in the Tourist?

Is Jadotville on any streaming service?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Never beat the deeler on January 12, 2022, 03:25:38 AM
Quote from: armaghniac on January 12, 2022, 01:54:22 AM
Quote from: Main Street on January 11, 2022, 11:39:17 PM
Quote from: screenexile on January 10, 2022, 11:54:10 PM
Just finished The Tourist it's bonkers but funny and somehow works.

Dornan is very good in it!!
I thought he was excellent as the Irish army sergeant in the Siege of Jadotville  but wasn't his Nordie accent just too corny and forced in the Tourist?

Is Jadotville on any streaming service?

It's on Netflix in Aus, not sure if that's the same at home
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on January 12, 2022, 08:20:13 AM
Good to see Dornan using his normal accent, one of the few actors from the north who has an accent that sounds good on TV.  Think he spoke normally in Robin Hood too.  Mad that the show tried to pander to the woke generation with the potential romance in the show, bit of a joke.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: johnnycool on January 12, 2022, 08:23:03 AM
Quote from: Main Street on January 11, 2022, 11:39:17 PM
Quote from: screenexile on January 10, 2022, 11:54:10 PM
Just finished The Tourist it's bonkers but funny and somehow works.

Dornan is very good in it!!
I thought he was excellent as the Irish army sergeant in the Siege of Jadotville  but wasn't his Nordie accent just too corny and forced in the Tourist?

He certainly didn't hide his Norn Ironisms that's for sure.

The story got a bit stretched at times on the believability front but it was quirky and fun at the same time so I'd say all in it's a good watch.

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on January 12, 2022, 11:27:19 AM
Quote from: Never beat the deeler on January 12, 2022, 03:25:38 AM
Quote from: armaghniac on January 12, 2022, 01:54:22 AM
Quote from: Main Street on January 11, 2022, 11:39:17 PM
Quote from: screenexile on January 10, 2022, 11:54:10 PM
Just finished The Tourist it's bonkers but funny and somehow works.

Dornan is very good in it!!
I thought he was excellent as the Irish army sergeant in the Siege of Jadotville  but wasn't his Nordie accent just too corny and forced in the Tourist?

Is Jadotville on any streaming service?

It's on Netflix in Aus, not sure if that's the same at home
I think it's widely available on Netflix, though I have never darkened Netflix's doors. I prefer a torrent to a stream.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: armaghniac on January 12, 2022, 02:56:15 PM
Quote from: Main Street on January 12, 2022, 11:27:19 AM
Quote from: Never beat the deeler on January 12, 2022, 03:25:38 AM
Quote from: armaghniac on January 12, 2022, 01:54:22 AM
Quote from: Main Street on January 11, 2022, 11:39:17 PM
Quote from: screenexile on January 10, 2022, 11:54:10 PM
Just finished The Tourist it's bonkers but funny and somehow works.

Dornan is very good in it!!
I thought he was excellent as the Irish army sergeant in the Siege of Jadotville  but wasn't his Nordie accent just too corny and forced in the Tourist?

Is Jadotville on any streaming service?

It's on Netflix in Aus, not sure if that's the same at home
I think it's widely available on Netflix, though I have never darkened Netflix's doors. I prefer a torrent to a stream.

All technologies have a role, as long as you don't steal stuff.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: shantygael on January 12, 2022, 06:40:00 PM
 its on Netflix
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jell 0 Biafra on January 12, 2022, 09:15:09 PM
One for Succession fans:

So, on the basis of rave reviews here and elsewhere, I've started watching this.  I'm 7 episodes into the first season and struggling to see what the fuss is all about.   Is it one of those shows that gets better after a slow start, or have I seen enough now to conclude that it's just not going to work for me?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: smort on January 12, 2022, 09:21:29 PM
Quote from: Jell 0 Biafra on January 12, 2022, 09:15:09 PM
One for Succession fans:

So, on the basis of rave reviews here and elsewhere, I've started watching this.  I'm 7 episodes into the first season and struggling to see what the fuss is all about.   Is it one of those shows that gets better after a slow start, or have I seen enough now to conclude that it's just not going to work for me?

Same here! Watched first 3 episodes of season 1 and have gave up
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: thewobbler on January 12, 2022, 09:26:17 PM
I've tried 3 times now to get past episode 3 of succession and can't do it. The characters are just too unilaterally vile.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jell 0 Biafra on January 12, 2022, 09:27:54 PM
I don't mind a show full of vile characters.  That's not the issue for me, at any rate.  It's just (so far at least) not that interesting.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on January 12, 2022, 09:35:55 PM
Quote from: armaghniac on January 12, 2022, 02:56:15 PM
Quote from: Main Street on January 12, 2022, 11:27:19 AM
Quote from: Never beat the deeler on January 12, 2022, 03:25:38 AM
Quote from: armaghniac on January 12, 2022, 01:54:22 AM
Quote from: Main Street on January 11, 2022, 11:39:17 PM
Quote from: screenexile on January 10, 2022, 11:54:10 PM
Just finished The Tourist it's bonkers but funny and somehow works.

Dornan is very good in it!!
I thought he was excellent as the Irish army sergeant in the Siege of Jadotville  but wasn't his Nordie accent just too corny and forced in the Tourist?

Is Jadotville on any streaming service?

It's on Netflix in Aus, not sure if that's the same at home
I think it's widely available on Netflix, though I have never darkened Netflix's doors. I prefer a torrent to a stream.

All technologies have a role, as long as you don't steal stuff.
Hmm, I suspect technology has stolen your life away.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on January 12, 2022, 09:57:04 PM
Succession - i think its vv gd. Like a lot of things nowadays as soon as something gets popular the hyperbole takes over. I dont think its the best thing ever but very enjoyable. Memory like a sieve so can hardly mind series 1 but each series ending has left me looking forward to the next. Some great humour, to me its like Dallas for our era. Hope this helps. Ive rambled and far from a critic
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on January 12, 2022, 10:03:46 PM
It's one of those things not everything is for everyone.

For me and a lot of others it is brilliant. The seasons ebb and flow with slow episodes then explosive ones that really kick off and can be some of the best Tv you'll see.

The characters are all inherently flawed and narcissistic always working their own angle so there are very few if any you will like but then you're not supposed to. The writing is absolutely superb and some of the dialogue especially in the big episodes is class. Ditto for the acting!

If it's not for you fair enough but I certainly think it's worth sticking with.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on January 12, 2022, 10:39:40 PM
....and what Screen said 😊
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: greatpoint on January 12, 2022, 11:10:06 PM
Quote from: screenexile on January 12, 2022, 10:03:46 PM
It's one of those things not everything is for everyone.

For me and a lot of others it is brilliant. The seasons ebb and flow with slow episodes then explosive ones that really kick off and can be some of the best Tv you'll see.

The characters are all inherently flawed and narcissistic always working their own angle so there are very few if any you will like but then you're not supposed to. The writing is absolutely superb and some of the dialogue especially in the big episodes is class. Ditto for the acting!

If it's not for you fair enough but I certainly think it's worth sticking with.

It's overrated (as most shows that become up this popular are) and the writing has fallen in quality as the seasons have progressed. Nothing much really ever happens and if it does there are few consequences to it. No complaints about the acting though.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on January 13, 2022, 07:10:12 AM
I thought succession was great but it did take a while to get into it
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Saffrongael on January 13, 2022, 09:05:14 AM
It's good but wouldnt be close to my top 3 shows
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on January 13, 2022, 09:08:42 AM
Quote from: Saffrongael on January 13, 2022, 09:05:14 AM
It's good but wouldnt be close to my top 3 shows

Don't think it would be top 3 for me either but still think it's brilliant. The Wire and Breaking Bad are up there for a lot of people but wouldn't be in my top although I did love them.

West Wing
Sopranos
GoT
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on January 13, 2022, 09:13:09 AM
Quote from: screenexile on January 13, 2022, 09:08:42 AM
Quote from: Saffrongael on January 13, 2022, 09:05:14 AM
It's good but wouldnt be close to my top 3 shows

Don't think it would be top 3 for me either but still think it's brilliant. The Wire and Breaking Bad are up there for a lot of people but wouldn't be in my top although I did love them.

West Wing
Sopranos
GoT

Speaking of the west wing the other day with the wife.  We went back and watched The Sopranos and then The Wire recently having never had the pleasure.  This would probably be next of the "older" classic shows that we missed at the time.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on January 13, 2022, 09:15:10 AM
I finished "Anne" on ITV last night.  One woman's fight for justice following the Hillsborough disaster.  It's an uncomfortable watch, as you would expect.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on January 13, 2022, 09:27:31 AM
Quote from: Saffrongael on January 13, 2022, 09:05:14 AM
It's good but wouldnt be close to my top 3 shows

No, it's nowhere near that sort of standard.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on January 13, 2022, 09:27:45 AM
Quote from: screenexile on January 13, 2022, 09:08:42 AM
Quote from: Saffrongael on January 13, 2022, 09:05:14 AM
It's good but wouldnt be close to my top 3 shows

Don't think it would be top 3 for me either but still think it's brilliant. The Wire and Breaking Bad are up there for a lot of people but wouldn't be in my top although I did love them.

West Wing
Sopranos
GoT

Never watched GOT or West Wing, watched maybe the first couple of seasons of Sopranos
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Saffrongael on January 13, 2022, 09:29:32 AM
Could never really get into the West Wing, found it a bit too earnest I think
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ONeill on January 13, 2022, 09:49:22 AM
https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20211015-the-100-greatest-tv-series-of-the-21st-century

https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20211014-the-greatest-tv-series-of-the-21st-century-who-voted
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on January 13, 2022, 09:55:07 AM
Hard to pick a definitive top 3, loved Soprano's but would have Breaking Bad and Game of Thrones ahead of it. 

24 would be another that I found unreal.

Dexter would also be on the list but for a few weak seasons.

Black Mirror is obviously a different type of show but it is/was amazing.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on January 13, 2022, 10:06:15 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on January 13, 2022, 09:55:07 AM
Hard to pick a definitive top 3, loved Soprano's but would have Breaking Bad and Game of Thrones ahead of it.

24 would be another that I found unreal.

Dexter would also be on the list but for a few weak seasons.

Black Mirror is obviously a different type of show but it is/was amazing.

Wash your mouth out with soap!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Newbridge Exile on January 13, 2022, 11:34:32 AM
Quote from: ONeill on January 13, 2022, 09:49:22 AM
https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20211015-the-100-greatest-tv-series-of-the-21st-century

https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20211014-the-greatest-tv-series-of-the-21st-century-who-voted
Would agree with the number one choice , also good to see the Americans so high on that list
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: imtommygunn on January 13, 2022, 12:20:24 PM
Lost in the top 100  :o
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: smort on January 13, 2022, 12:24:00 PM
Lost was incredible, despite what some think of the ending
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: imtommygunn on January 13, 2022, 12:27:31 PM
It was incredible for a while but got so disappointing in the end.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on January 13, 2022, 12:42:25 PM
Two that are high up the list there that haven't been talked about much are Atlanta and Bojack Horseman. . . Both brilliant!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on January 13, 2022, 01:18:01 PM
I may destroy you?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on January 13, 2022, 01:59:46 PM
Is Band of Brothers allowed?

If so then it's Band of Brothers, Gomorrah and I can't really separate The Wire or Sopranos for 3rd place. I loved The Shield as well.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on January 13, 2022, 02:22:57 PM
Quote from: smort on January 13, 2022, 12:24:00 PM
Lost was incredible, despite what some think of the ending

Agreed.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: imtommygunn on January 13, 2022, 02:25:50 PM
I would have love hate up pretty high. I thought it was fantastic.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gawa316 on January 13, 2022, 03:45:28 PM
The Wire, The Sopranos, and Breaking Bad for me...not sure in what order though
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on January 13, 2022, 03:48:00 PM
Quote from: gawa316 on January 13, 2022, 03:45:28 PM
The Wire, The Sopranos, and Breaking Bad for me...not sure in what order though

I would concur. In fairness havent watched some the other biggies.

From memory was Lost series1 not excellent then gradually lost its way as it was obvious it was only ever designed to a be a 1/2 series, to much toing and froing. But i was happy enough with the end (and that it had ended lol)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gawa316 on January 13, 2022, 04:04:31 PM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on January 13, 2022, 03:48:00 PM
Quote from: gawa316 on January 13, 2022, 03:45:28 PM
The Wire, The Sopranos, and Breaking Bad for me...not sure in what order though

I would concur. In fairness havent watched some the other biggies.

From memory was Lost series1 not excellent then gradually lost its way as it was obvious it was only ever designed to a be a 1/2 series, to much toing and froing. But i was happy enough with the end (and that it had ended lol)

Watched Lost the whole way through...went to the states on holiday when the last episode was on and never got round to actually watching it.

Have to say I also have a soft spot for Prison Break (I know season 3 onwards weren't as good but still loved it) and Vikings.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on January 13, 2022, 04:47:11 PM
Quote from: gawa316 on January 13, 2022, 04:04:31 PM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on January 13, 2022, 03:48:00 PM
Quote from: gawa316 on January 13, 2022, 03:45:28 PM
The Wire, The Sopranos, and Breaking Bad for me...not sure in what order though

I would concur. In fairness havent watched some the other biggies.

From memory was Lost series1 not excellent then gradually lost its way as it was obvious it was only ever designed to a be a 1/2 series, to much toing and froing. But i was happy enough with the end (and that it had ended lol)

Watched Lost the whole way through...went to the states on holiday when the last episode was on and never got round to actually watching it.

Have to say I also have a soft spot for Prison Break (I know season 3 onwards weren't as good but still loved it) and Vikings.

Bit like me and Twin Peaks back in the day. Huge fan but never watched the last episode....
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on January 13, 2022, 05:11:03 PM
I tend not to like the shows that end up getting silly. I lose interest in the likes of Lost, 24 and Prison Break etc. Some exceptions to the rule of course.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 13, 2022, 05:46:38 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on January 13, 2022, 05:11:03 PM
I tend not to like the shows that end up getting silly. I lose interest in the likes of Lost, 24 and Prison Break etc. Some exceptions to the rule of course.
The silliness is typically an indication that the writers sold the concept on a strong 2 or 3 series and eventually run out of ideas. I remember loving that show Heroes back in the day but it got really stupid; even Only Fools and Horses got incredibly weak towards the end. They should know when to pull the plug.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: mrdeeds on January 13, 2022, 07:38:10 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on January 13, 2022, 05:46:38 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on January 13, 2022, 05:11:03 PM
I tend not to like the shows that end up getting silly. I lose interest in the likes of Lost, 24 and Prison Break etc. Some exceptions to the rule of course.
The silliness is typically an indication that the writers sold the concept on a strong 2 or 3 series and eventually run out of ideas. I remember loving that show Heroes back in the day but it got really stupid; even Only Fools and Horses got incredibly weak towards the end. They should know when to pull the plug.

Only Fools should have plugged plug after he made the millions. But I've watched back subsequent episodes since and there are some comedy gold moments in them.

To me the Wire was overrated and even though watched till end couldn't understand hype.

Top 3 for me is Breaking Bad, Suits and the Sopranos.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: thewobbler on January 13, 2022, 07:40:54 PM
Quote from: mrdeeds on January 13, 2022, 07:38:10 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on January 13, 2022, 05:46:38 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on January 13, 2022, 05:11:03 PM
I tend not to like the shows that end up getting silly. I lose interest in the likes of Lost, 24 and Prison Break etc. Some exceptions to the rule of course.
The silliness is typically an indication that the writers sold the concept on a strong 2 or 3 series and eventually run out of ideas. I remember loving that show Heroes back in the day but it got really stupid; even Only Fools and Horses got incredibly weak towards the end. They should know when to pull the plug.

Only Fools should have plugged plug after he made the millions. But I've watched back subsequent episodes since and there are some comedy gold moments in them.

To me the Wire was overrated and even though watched till end couldn't understand hype.

Top 3 for me is Breaking Bad, Suits and the Sopranos.

If you enjoyed Suits that much it probably explains why you don't get the Wire.

#justsayib
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: mrdeeds on January 13, 2022, 07:48:38 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on January 13, 2022, 07:40:54 PM
Quote from: mrdeeds on January 13, 2022, 07:38:10 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on January 13, 2022, 05:46:38 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on January 13, 2022, 05:11:03 PM
I tend not to like the shows that end up getting silly. I lose interest in the likes of Lost, 24 and Prison Break etc. Some exceptions to the rule of course.
The silliness is typically an indication that the writers sold the concept on a strong 2 or 3 series and eventually run out of ideas. I remember loving that show Heroes back in the day but it got really stupid; even Only Fools and Horses got incredibly weak towards the end. They should know when to pull the plug.

Only Fools should have plugged plug after he made the millions. But I've watched back subsequent episodes since and there are some comedy gold moments in them.

To me the Wire was overrated and even though watched till end couldn't understand hype.

Top 3 for me is Breaking Bad, Suits and the Sopranos.

If you enjoyed Suits that much it probably explains why you don't get the Wire.

#justsayib

Haha fair enough, I did enjoy the season of the Wire set in the school but that was about it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ONeill on January 13, 2022, 09:51:45 PM
Fleabag featured highly.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: PMG1 on January 14, 2022, 12:17:01 AM
Quote from: imtommygunn on January 13, 2022, 02:25:50 PM
I would have love hate up pretty high. I thought it was fantastic.
Wholeheartedly agree, brilliant show.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on January 14, 2022, 09:13:01 AM
Quote from: PMG1 on January 14, 2022, 12:17:01 AM
Quote from: imtommygunn on January 13, 2022, 02:25:50 PM
I would have love hate up pretty high. I thought it was fantastic.
Wholeheartedly agree, brilliant show.

There are a few shows that I enjoyed as much, if not more, than many others and for some reason don't include them due to how they are perceived, for one reason or another.  24 is one of them, which I sort of exclude due to the far fetched nature of some aspects of it, but is it not all down to simply how enjoyable a show is.  The snobs out there will factor in screenplays/writing etc. something that the West Wing is lauded for.  But is it better/more enjoyable than 24?  Same thing with Love/Hate, because its small time compared to the big US/global shows, I definitely can't say that there were any shows I felt were better than Love/Hate.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Taylor on January 14, 2022, 10:46:25 AM
Quote from: ONeill on January 13, 2022, 09:51:45 PM
Fleabag featured highly.

Thought it was totally over-rated.

Actually not even over-rated - just shite

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JohnDenver on January 14, 2022, 11:53:54 AM
Series 3 of Ricky Gervais' After Life released today. I enjoyed the first 2. Lots of dry humour, and also underlying messages and meaning to the show. Looking forward to watching the new episodes.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Shamrock Shore on January 14, 2022, 12:12:23 PM
Quote from: JohnDenver on January 14, 2022, 11:53:54 AM
Series 3 of Ricky Gervais' After Life released today. I enjoyed the first 2. Lots of dry humour, and also underlying messages and meaning to the show. Looking forward to watching the new episodes.

Haven't watched S3 yet but the highlight of me in S2 was the actress from One Foot in the Grave (Margaret, the wife) playing a blinder as a cranky aul wan in a nursing home who was 100.

Pure gold.

Watching Mayor of Kingtown at the moment. Tis ok.

Dopesick was superb.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Never beat the deeler on January 14, 2022, 12:17:30 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on January 14, 2022, 09:13:01 AM
Quote from: PMG1 on January 14, 2022, 12:17:01 AM
Quote from: imtommygunn on January 13, 2022, 02:25:50 PM
I would have love hate up pretty high. I thought it was fantastic.
Wholeheartedly agree, brilliant show.

There are a few shows that I enjoyed as much, if not more, than many others and for some reason don't include them due to how they are perceived, for one reason or another.  24 is one of them, which I sort of exclude due to the far fetched nature of some aspects of it, but is it not all down to simply how enjoyable a show is.  The snobs out there will factor in screenplays/writing etc. something that the West Wing is lauded for.  But is it better/more enjoyable than 24?  Same thing with Love/Hate, because its small time compared to the big US/global shows, I definitely can't say that there were any shows I felt were better than Love/Hate.

That first sentence... Are you James Joyce?

I also enjoyed Love / Hate
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on January 14, 2022, 12:25:32 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on January 14, 2022, 09:13:01 AM
Quote from: PMG1 on January 14, 2022, 12:17:01 AM
Quote from: imtommygunn on January 13, 2022, 02:25:50 PM
I would have love hate up pretty high. I thought it was fantastic.
Wholeheartedly agree, brilliant show.

There are a few shows that I enjoyed as much, if not more, than many others and for some reason don't include them due to how they are perceived, for one reason or another.  24 is one of them, which I sort of exclude due to the far fetched nature of some aspects of it, but is it not all down to simply how enjoyable a show is.  The snobs out there will factor in screenplays/writing etc. something that the West Wing is lauded for.  But is it better/more enjoyable than 24?  Same thing with Love/Hate, because its small time compared to the big US/global shows, I definitely can't say that there were any shows I felt were better than Love/Hate.

Yes, of course, appreciating good writing in a show is "snobbish". I find Gogglebox and First Dates can be quite enjoyable. That doesn't stop them being complete and utter shite.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: HiMucker on January 14, 2022, 12:31:58 PM
What's The Last Kingdom like on Netflix? Thinking of diving in to that, seems to have got good reviews.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on January 14, 2022, 12:55:45 PM
Ozark season 4 is coming Next week on Netflix. Highly recommend anyone who hasn't watched to get involved from the start. Just finished Dopesick on star. But jumpy back and forth for me but what a story of Big Pharm and the drug Oxycontin. You will understand Americas suspicion of Big pharma is not unfounded after watching this.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JohnDenver on January 14, 2022, 01:05:36 PM
Quote from: Jeepers Creepers on January 14, 2022, 12:55:45 PM
Ozark season 4 is coming Next week on Netflix. Highly recommend anyone who hasn't watched to get involved from the start. Just finished Dopesick on star. But jumpy back and forth for me but what a story of Big Pharm and the drug Oxycontin. You will understand Americas suspicion of Big pharma is not unfounded after watching this.

Didn't realise Ozark is out next week, another great show.

Dark Waters another film with Mark Ruffalo shining a light on on the rotten nature of big pharma.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Sportacus on January 14, 2022, 01:25:07 PM
I'm sure it's been mentioned here before, but Drive to Survive is a great watch on Netflix.  Looking forward to the F1 season after years ignoring it. Probably glad I did with Hamilton cleaning up. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on January 14, 2022, 01:40:56 PM
Quote from: HiMucker on January 14, 2022, 12:31:58 PM
What's The Last Kingdom like on Netflix? Thinking of diving in to that, seems to have got good reviews.

Loved it, its not Vikings but takes a different view from the same period of Vikings
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: mrdeeds on January 14, 2022, 02:10:40 PM
Is the Witcher worth a go?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bigarsedkeeper on January 14, 2022, 02:31:58 PM
Quote from: mrdeeds on January 14, 2022, 02:10:40 PM
Is the Witcher worth a go?

I liked it - the 1st series takes a bit of concentration with different timelines involved. Magic, wars and monsters would summarise it. Wife couldn't into it at all.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on January 14, 2022, 02:51:34 PM
Quote from: bigarsedkeeper on January 14, 2022, 02:31:58 PM
Quote from: mrdeeds on January 14, 2022, 02:10:40 PM
Is the Witcher worth a go?

I liked it - the 1st series takes a bit of concentration with different timelines involved. Magic, wars and monsters would summarise it. Wife couldn't into it at all.

I liked it too, but as mentioned with those type of medieval/fantasy shows, hard to keep up with the different tribes/races as well as the names.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gawa316 on January 14, 2022, 02:55:19 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on January 14, 2022, 01:40:56 PM
Quote from: HiMucker on January 14, 2022, 12:31:58 PM
What's The Last Kingdom like on Netflix? Thinking of diving in to that, seems to have got good reviews.

Loved it, its not Vikings but takes a different view from the same period of Vikings

Agree with yes. I couldn't get enough of Vikings a few years back and this definitely helped to fill a big void when I was waiting in a new season. Definitely worth a watch.

Another show I watched recently was Outer Banks, doubt it has won any awards and although I'm not to hard to please I really enjoyed it.

On the same note I'm currently watching the latest season of Cobra Kai...can not get enough of that show!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: J70 on January 14, 2022, 02:55:54 PM
Quote from: Jeepers Creepers on January 14, 2022, 12:55:45 PM
Ozark season 4 is coming Next week on Netflix. Highly recommend anyone who hasn't watched to get involved from the start. Just finished Dopesick on star. But jumpy back and forth for me but what a story of Big Pharm and the drug Oxycontin. You will understand Americas suspicion of Big pharma is not unfounded after watching this.

Think I got to the early parts of season 3, got distracted by something else, and never got back to it.

I thought Ozark was decent, but not great. Something enjoyable enough to watch, but not exactly riveting tv.

It just never grabbed me like, say, the first couple of Fargo seasons, or The Sopranos, or Breaking Bad or stretches of the early seasons of The Walking Dead, where I couldn't wait for the next episode.

Basically not a show I would binge watch with all the choices we have these days.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on January 14, 2022, 02:56:35 PM
Quote from: gawa316 on January 14, 2022, 02:55:19 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on January 14, 2022, 01:40:56 PM
Quote from: HiMucker on January 14, 2022, 12:31:58 PM
What's The Last Kingdom like on Netflix? Thinking of diving in to that, seems to have got good reviews.

Loved it, its not Vikings but takes a different view from the same period of Vikings

Agree with yes. I couldn't get enough of Vikings a few years back and this definitely helped to fill a big void when I was waiting in a new season. Definitely worth a watch.

Another show I watched recently was Outer Banks, doubt it has won any awards and although I'm not to hard to please I really enjoyed it.

On the same note I'm currently watching the latest season of Cobra Kai...can not get enough of that show!

I see there is a Viking film coming out, Northman, trailers (as you'd expect) look good
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gawa316 on January 14, 2022, 02:57:16 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on January 14, 2022, 02:56:35 PM
Quote from: gawa316 on January 14, 2022, 02:55:19 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on January 14, 2022, 01:40:56 PM
Quote from: HiMucker on January 14, 2022, 12:31:58 PM
What's The Last Kingdom like on Netflix? Thinking of diving in to that, seems to have got good reviews.

Loved it, its not Vikings but takes a different view from the same period of Vikings

Agree with yes. I couldn't get enough of Vikings a few years back and this definitely helped to fill a big void when I was waiting in a new season. Definitely worth a watch.

Another show I watched recently was Outer Banks, doubt it has won any awards and although I'm not to hard to please I really enjoyed it.

On the same note I'm currently watching the latest season of Cobra Kai...can not get enough of that show!

I see there is a Viking film coming out, Northman, trailers (as you'd expect) look good

Take my money!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on January 14, 2022, 03:35:12 PM
Ray Donovan movie out today, love that show.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: thebigfella on January 14, 2022, 04:55:11 PM
Quote from: JohnDenver on January 14, 2022, 01:05:36 PM
Quote from: Jeepers Creepers on January 14, 2022, 12:55:45 PM
Ozark season 4 is coming Next week on Netflix. Highly recommend anyone who hasn't watched to get involved from the start. Just finished Dopesick on star. But jumpy back and forth for me but what a story of Big Pharm and the drug Oxycontin. You will understand Americas suspicion of Big pharma is not unfounded after watching this.

Didn't realise Ozark is out next week, another great show.

Dark Waters another film with Mark Ruffalo shining a light on on the rotten nature of big pharma.

It's about DuPont who are not a pharma company.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on January 14, 2022, 08:47:25 PM
Watching junior bake off with my daughter and really enjoying it however it's basically a bunch of 9 yr olds and then one 13 yr old who is winning everything. How the feck is that fair. 3/4 yrs is a massive difference at that age.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on January 14, 2022, 10:23:37 PM
Now the documentaries are about The Rolling Stones on BBC4, altogether brilliant.   I never knew there was such violence directed against police and general total mayhem at their gigs all around Europe, years  before Altamont.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Never beat the deeler on January 15, 2022, 11:14:20 PM
Gangs of London any good?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on January 15, 2022, 11:27:19 PM
Quote from: Never beat the deeler on January 15, 2022, 11:14:20 PM
Gangs of London any good?
Brilliant
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on January 16, 2022, 01:24:26 AM
Quote from: thebigfella on January 14, 2022, 04:55:11 PM
Quote from: JohnDenver on January 14, 2022, 01:05:36 PM
Quote from: Jeepers Creepers on January 14, 2022, 12:55:45 PM
Ozark season 4 is coming Next week on Netflix. Highly recommend anyone who hasn't watched to get involved from the start. Just finished Dopesick on star. But jumpy back and forth for me but what a story of Big Pharm and the drug Oxycontin. You will understand Americas suspicion of Big pharma is not unfounded after watching this.

Didn't realise Ozark is out next week, another great show.

Dark Waters another film with Mark Ruffalo shining a light on on the rotten nature of big pharma.

It's about DuPont who are not a pharma company.
A mere detail, both companies share the ignominy of the title 'scum of the earth'.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 16, 2022, 09:48:14 AM
Quote from: Main Street on January 16, 2022, 01:24:26 AM
Quote from: thebigfella on January 14, 2022, 04:55:11 PM
Quote from: JohnDenver on January 14, 2022, 01:05:36 PM
Quote from: Jeepers Creepers on January 14, 2022, 12:55:45 PM
Ozark season 4 is coming Next week on Netflix. Highly recommend anyone who hasn't watched to get involved from the start. Just finished Dopesick on star. But jumpy back and forth for me but what a story of Big Pharm and the drug Oxycontin. You will understand Americas suspicion of Big pharma is not unfounded after watching this.

Didn't realise Ozark is out next week, another great show.

Dark Waters another film with Mark Ruffalo shining a light on on the rotten nature of big pharma.

It's about DuPont who are not a pharma company.
A mere detail, both companies share the ignominy of the title 'scum of the earth'.
I hope you don't prop up either industry by using any of their goods.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: J70 on January 16, 2022, 11:45:04 AM
Good luck avoiding the purchase of anything from a megacorporation like DuPont.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on January 17, 2022, 08:36:48 AM
Started watching 1883 which is the prequal to Yellowstone.
A post civil war era western. Basically how the Dutton family came to own the land and ranch in Montana.
Enjoying it so far.
Sam elliot is excellent and the young girl that plays Elsa is set to be  star.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: thewobbler on January 17, 2022, 10:36:13 PM
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on January 17, 2022, 08:36:48 AM
Started watching 1883 which is the prequal to Yellowstone.
A post civil war era western. Basically how the Dutton family came to own the land and ranch in Montana.
Enjoying it so far.
Sam elliot is excellent and the young girl that plays Elsa is set to be  star.

It's the best new show I've seen in years. The story is a cobbled together version of a dozen settler movies but it's better acted, better paced, better presented than anything in the genre. And you're right about Elsa Dutton; what a screen presence. Just owns it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on January 19, 2022, 12:57:15 AM
Quote from: thewobbler on January 17, 2022, 10:36:13 PM
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on January 17, 2022, 08:36:48 AM
Started watching 1883 which is the prequal to Yellowstone.
A post civil war era western. Basically how the Dutton family came to own the land and ranch in Montana.
Enjoying it so far.
Sam elliot is excellent and the young girl that plays Elsa is set to be  star.

It's the best new show I've seen in years. The story is a cobbled together version of a dozen settler movies but it's better acted, better paced, better presented than anything in the genre. And you're right about Elsa Dutton; what a screen presence. Just owns it.
For 1883 I am impressed with the $50,000 worth of perfect shiny white teeth some of those filthy cowboys have glistening when they offer a  toothy grin to the luscious Elsa.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: thewobbler on January 19, 2022, 08:43:31 AM
Quote from: Main Street on January 19, 2022, 12:57:15 AM
Quote from: thewobbler on January 17, 2022, 10:36:13 PM
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on January 17, 2022, 08:36:48 AM
Started watching 1883 which is the prequal to Yellowstone.
A post civil war era western. Basically how the Dutton family came to own the land and ranch in Montana.
Enjoying it so far.
Sam elliot is excellent and the young girl that plays Elsa is set to be  star.

It's the best new show I've seen in years. The story is a cobbled together version of a dozen settler movies but it's better acted, better paced, better presented than anything in the genre. And you're right about Elsa Dutton; what a screen presence. Just owns it.
For 1883 I am impressed with the $50,000 worth of perfect shiny white teeth some of those filthy cowboys have glistening when they offer a  toothy grin to the luscious Elsa.

Really?

Is it okay when beautiful people with perfect teeth take on every other major role in cinema and TV? Or where is your magic line in historical productions when it become acceptable for actors not to knock out their teeth for a part?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on January 19, 2022, 08:58:53 AM
Quote from: thewobbler on January 19, 2022, 08:43:31 AM
Quote from: Main Street on January 19, 2022, 12:57:15 AM
Quote from: thewobbler on January 17, 2022, 10:36:13 PM
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on January 17, 2022, 08:36:48 AM
Started watching 1883 which is the prequal to Yellowstone.
A post civil war era western. Basically how the Dutton family came to own the land and ranch in Montana.
Enjoying it so far.
Sam elliot is excellent and the young girl that plays Elsa is set to be  star.

It's the best new show I've seen in years. The story is a cobbled together version of a dozen settler movies but it's better acted, better paced, better presented than anything in the genre. And you're right about Elsa Dutton; what a screen presence. Just owns it.
For 1883 I am impressed with the $50,000 worth of perfect shiny white teeth some of those filthy cowboys have glistening when they offer a  toothy grin to the luscious Elsa.

Really?

Is it okay when beautiful people with perfect teeth take on every other major role in cinema and TV? Or where is your magic line in historical productions when it become acceptable for actors not to knock out their teeth for a part?

Why do certain actors put on a lot of weight, or lose a lot of weight for certain roles? Play the part and if it is 1883 at least darken down the pearly whites
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on January 20, 2022, 10:19:49 PM
watched the Nottingham Forest show on Netflix, brilliant. What they achieve will never happen again
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: J70 on January 21, 2022, 02:06:19 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on January 20, 2022, 10:19:49 PM
watched the Nottingham Forest show on Netflix, brilliant. What they achieve will never happen again

Clough was an absolute genius.
Have either Derby or Forest won anything of any sort outside of his successes?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on January 22, 2022, 11:03:05 PM
RTE have struck theater gold with the Tommy Tiernan interviews, though as a money earner I doubt that it could be sold on to other countries.
Every show this season has had compulsive viewing, more so in the talks with Barry McGuigan and Bernadette McAliskey and this Saturday with headliner Roger Daltry.
The total absence of show bizz has an appeal of its own.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Fear Bun Na Sceilpe on January 22, 2022, 11:14:45 PM
Quote from: Main Street on January 22, 2022, 11:03:05 PM
RTE have struck theater gold with the Tommy Tiernan interviews, though as a money earner I doubt that it could be sold on to other countries.
Every show this season has had compulsive viewing, more so in the talks with Barry McGuigan and Bernadette McAliskey and this Saturday with headliner Roger Daltry.
The total absence of show bizz has an appeal of its own.

Absolutely world class
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Rudi on January 22, 2022, 11:31:20 PM
Quote from: Main Street on January 22, 2022, 11:03:05 PM
RTE have struck theater gold with the Tommy Tiernan interviews, though as a money earner I doubt that it could be sold on to other countries.
Every show this season has had compulsive viewing, more so in the talks with Barry McGuigan and Bernadette McAliskey and this Saturday with headliner Roger Daltry.
The total absence of show bizz has an appeal of its own.

Said it before,  absolutely fantastic presenter, he listens & is totally unscripted. Tubridy is robotic & hampered by his time restraints.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on January 27, 2022, 11:26:45 PM
Responder on BBC1 is excellent, Martin Freeman just nails it (as he always does), very intense stuff.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on January 27, 2022, 11:54:45 PM
He's very good. So far so good

Watching I, sniper: The Washington killers. Unreal, remember it well at the time but this joins all the dot's
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on January 28, 2022, 09:06:05 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on January 27, 2022, 11:54:45 PM
He's very good. So far so good

Watching I, sniper: The Washington killers. Unreal, remember it well at the time but this joins all the dot's

Are there 8 episodes in that series?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on January 28, 2022, 09:29:28 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on January 28, 2022, 09:06:05 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on January 27, 2022, 11:54:45 PM
He's very good. So far so good

Watching I, sniper: The Washington killers. Unreal, remember it well at the time but this joins all the dot's

Are there 8 episodes in that series?

Not sure. I'm on episode 3, the young lad involved is so candid about the whole thing. mad
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on January 28, 2022, 09:33:32 AM
6 i think
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on January 28, 2022, 09:49:21 AM
Started 1883 the other night and I think it's great.
I never watched Yellowstone but might look into it now.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on January 28, 2022, 11:14:14 AM
Quote from: laoislad on January 28, 2022, 09:49:21 AM
Started 1883 the other night and I think it's great.
I never watched Yellowstone but might look into it now.

Finished Yellowstone yesterday and watched the first 1883 episode then. Yellowstone is good but it's a bit mad just for the sake of it I enjoyed it alright but it's not particularly believable. The acting is very good though.

Enjoyed the start to 1883 it's looking a bit more gritty and believable thus far.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Silver hill on January 28, 2022, 01:44:36 PM
What station are those shoes on?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JoG2 on January 28, 2022, 01:46:06 PM
Quote from: Silver hill on January 28, 2022, 01:44:36 PM
What station are those shoes on?

1883 on Paramount + which I don't think is available in this part of world Silver. You'd have to go down the IPTV route
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Silver hill on January 28, 2022, 01:54:53 PM
Thanks Jo
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: imtommygunn on January 28, 2022, 02:03:50 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on January 27, 2022, 11:54:45 PM
He's very good. So far so good

Watching I, sniper: The Washington killers. Unreal, remember it well at the time but this joins all the dot's

Was that the one where it was the boy in the boot of the car?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on January 28, 2022, 03:12:27 PM
Quote from: imtommygunn on January 28, 2022, 02:03:50 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on January 27, 2022, 11:54:45 PM
He's very good. So far so good

Watching I, sniper: The Washington killers. Unreal, remember it well at the time but this joins all the dot's

Was that the one where it was the boy in the boot of the car?

Aye, and the cops were tortured trying to catch them, its totally crazy and the back story also
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on January 28, 2022, 03:24:27 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on January 28, 2022, 09:29:28 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on January 28, 2022, 09:06:05 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on January 27, 2022, 11:54:45 PM
He's very good. So far so good

Watching I, sniper: The Washington killers. Unreal, remember it well at the time but this joins all the dot's

Are there 8 episodes in that series?

Not sure. I'm on episode 3, the young lad involved is so candid about the whole thing. mad

I watched it before, only realising now that the version I watched had 8 episodes though, split the show into 44 minute segments whereas Channel 4 have stuck them near an hour long, hence the reduced episode count.  Cant believe it is 20 years though.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on January 28, 2022, 03:25:34 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on January 28, 2022, 03:24:27 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on January 28, 2022, 09:29:28 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on January 28, 2022, 09:06:05 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on January 27, 2022, 11:54:45 PM
He's very good. So far so good

Watching I, sniper: The Washington killers. Unreal, remember it well at the time but this joins all the dot's

Are there 8 episodes in that series?

Not sure. I'm on episode 3, the young lad involved is so candid about the whole thing. mad

I watched it before, only realising now that the version I watched had 8 episodes though, split the show into 44 minute segments whereas Channel 4 have stuck them near an hour long, hence the reduced episode count.  Cant believe it is 20 years though.

I remember the police sheriff at the time, he was under so much pressure
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on January 28, 2022, 05:16:25 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on January 28, 2022, 03:25:34 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on January 28, 2022, 03:24:27 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on January 28, 2022, 09:29:28 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on January 28, 2022, 09:06:05 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on January 27, 2022, 11:54:45 PM
He's very good. So far so good

Watching I, sniper: The Washington killers. Unreal, remember it well at the time but this joins all the dot's

Are there 8 episodes in that series?

Not sure. I'm on episode 3, the young lad involved is so candid about the whole thing. mad

I watched it before, only realising now that the version I watched had 8 episodes though, split the show into 44 minute segments whereas Channel 4 have stuck them near an hour long, hence the reduced episode count.  Cant believe it is 20 years though.

I remember the police sheriff at the time, he was under so much pressure

Aye, Moose, he was a cool character.  He only died recently too.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on January 28, 2022, 10:57:06 PM
Quote from: screenexile on January 28, 2022, 11:14:14 AM
Quote from: laoislad on January 28, 2022, 09:49:21 AM
Started 1883 the other night and I think it's great.
I never watched Yellowstone but might look into it now.

Finished Yellowstone yesterday and watched the first 1883 episode then. Yellowstone is good but it's a bit mad just for the sake of it I enjoyed it alright but it's not particularly believable. The acting is very good though.

Enjoyed the start to 1883 it's looking a bit more gritty and believable thus far.
For my money 1883 is really enjoyable tv with a great cast and classic western storyline / themes.  Yellowstone was /is an upgrade on Dallas but just can't quite rinse off the soap.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: thewobbler on January 28, 2022, 11:44:54 PM
Quote from: Main Street on January 28, 2022, 10:57:06 PM
Quote from: screenexile on January 28, 2022, 11:14:14 AM
Quote from: laoislad on January 28, 2022, 09:49:21 AM
Started 1883 the other night and I think it's great.
I never watched Yellowstone but might look into it now.

Finished Yellowstone yesterday and watched the first 1883 episode then. Yellowstone is good but it's a bit mad just for the sake of it I enjoyed it alright but it's not particularly believable. The acting is very good though.

Enjoyed the start to 1883 it's looking a bit more gritty and believable thus far.
For my money 1883 is really enjoyable tv with a great cast and classic western storyline / themes.  Yellowstone was /is an upgrade on Dallas but just can't quite rinse off the soap.

Would agree with all that. Yellowstone is enjoyable TV but the central plot line ("everyone wants to take away our land, our way of life") just isn't nuanced enough for the show to become a classic. Instead it kind of has to settle for soap opera themes, dressed up in excessive violence. Amazing cinematography and some fine acting (Rip steals every scene) adds plus points back in.

1883 on the other hand has the makings of exceptional TV. The story can literally go anywhere, and for decades, and as fast or as slow as it likes. As you say, it's sticking to classic western themes so the story will likely never come close to groundbreaking. But the overall story of American settlers is fascinating, and the subtle pacing and strong characters have made for brilliant viewing to date.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on January 30, 2022, 08:26:21 PM
The Sinner season 4 up on Netflix now. Decent enough first episode.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on February 02, 2022, 12:37:40 PM
So when they were making book of bobba fett did they get half way through and then just say feck it this is pretty ropey lets just have more mandolorian instead ;D
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on February 02, 2022, 02:22:18 PM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on February 02, 2022, 12:37:40 PM
So when they were making book of bobba fett did they get half way through and then just say feck it this is pretty ropey lets just have more mandolorian instead ;D

You've peaked my interest. watched the first two and was thinking that Bobba Fett still being alive is a worse concept than Harold coming back from the dead in neighbours. The Mandalorian is brilliant. I would even say better than a fair few of the Stars Wars films.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: imtommygunn on February 02, 2022, 02:23:34 PM
The mandalorian and rogue one are about as good to watch as any of them. Not sold on that Bobba Fett at all but will maybe watch now.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on February 02, 2022, 02:42:36 PM
Quote from: Jeepers Creepers on February 02, 2022, 02:22:18 PM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on February 02, 2022, 12:37:40 PM
So when they were making book of bobba fett did they get half way through and then just say feck it this is pretty ropey lets just have more mandolorian instead ;D

You've peaked my interest. watched the first two and was thinking that Bobba Fett still being alive is a worse concept than Harold coming back from the dead in neighbours. The Mandalorian is brilliant. I would even say better than a fair few of the Stars Wars films.

Sorry about the spoiler oh well at least now you may watch some more!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Hound on February 02, 2022, 03:32:45 PM
As someone who enjoys Star Wars and had heard good things about the Mandalorian, I was very underwhelmed. Just watched the first season so far, and while it wasnt terrible by any means, I've no particular inclination to start Season 2. The main star is quite hard to warm to, being devoid of not only facial expression, but also personality.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gawa316 on February 02, 2022, 03:56:22 PM
Not a big Star Wars fan at all...I don't think I've even watched all the films but I love the Mandalorian and Bobba Fett
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: J70 on February 02, 2022, 06:10:33 PM
Quote from: Hound on February 02, 2022, 03:32:45 PM
As someone who enjoys Star Wars and had heard good things about the Mandalorian, I was very underwhelmed. Just watched the first season so far, and while it wasnt terrible by any means, I've no particular inclination to start Season 2. The main star is quite hard to warm to, being devoid of not only facial expression, but also personality.

Pedro Pascal was decent in Narcos.

But he was also part of (and a big cause of) that horrendously bad Wonder Woman sequel.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on February 02, 2022, 06:26:45 PM
Quote from: laoislad on January 30, 2022, 08:26:21 PM
The Sinner season 4 up on Netflix now. Decent enough first episode.
Watching the final episode tonight. Like practically every show on TV these days it gets baggy in the middle few episodes bit last few have picked up the pace again.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Newbridge Exile on February 05, 2022, 06:06:12 PM
Just finished the Responder, Martin Freeman was outstanding in it , a really enjoyable watch.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on February 05, 2022, 11:27:19 PM
Quote from: Newbridge Exile on February 05, 2022, 06:06:12 PM
Just finished the Responder, Martin Freeman was outstanding in it , a really enjoyable watch.
It was totally compeeling, he gave one of the best ever tv drama acting performances, I didn't think he had that in his locker. Even in regards to his scouse accent,  he said he spent 18 months working on it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Hound on February 06, 2022, 08:15:54 PM
I thought the 8 part series Stay Close on Netflix was very good. 

Only started watching it because I thought the lad who play Bosch was the lead, but it turned out to be James Nesbitt! But he was actually good as a cop.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Rudi on February 06, 2022, 08:17:09 PM
Quote from: Hound on February 06, 2022, 08:15:54 PM
I thought the 8 part series Stay Close on Netflix was very good. 

Only started watching it because I thought the lad who play Bosch was the lead, but it turned out to be James Nesbitt! But he was actually good as a cop.

Twas very good. Well worth a watch.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Square Ball on February 06, 2022, 11:34:16 PM
I loved the Mandorian, but agree with JPGJOHNNYG and what he says about the Book of Bobba Fett. Anyone watched Clarice? Seen the first two and taped the rest, is it worth watching?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: thewobbler on February 06, 2022, 11:42:02 PM
The biggest issue with book of Boba is that the first few episodes were focused on a race (sand people) who have no facial expressions and no distinguishable language. So despite the writers' best efforts, it's impossible to develop any empathy for those characters.

Mando himself obviously ran into same issues in series 1.

But both series have been clever to slap on the nostalgia in spades where possible and it is, for my money, an absolute winning formula. The set up episodes are worth it for the reward episodes. And you can tell that the people involved truly love Star Wars.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on February 07, 2022, 07:29:46 AM
Pam and Tommy....
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on February 07, 2022, 09:47:49 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on February 07, 2022, 07:29:46 AM
Pam and Tommy....
Pretty sure I saw that on a burned DVD 20 years ago.  ;)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on February 07, 2022, 09:50:41 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on February 07, 2022, 09:47:49 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on February 07, 2022, 07:29:46 AM
Pam and Tommy....
Pretty sure I saw that on a burned DVD 20 years ago.  ;)

Well they have brought it back to life! Tommy and his talking todger
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: trileacman on February 07, 2022, 11:20:11 PM
Have to disagree with regards the mando. Watched season 2 eps 1 and basically he travels to a planets to find a guy, he's not there so he kills a big worm to fill screen time and leaves. So despite the hour the plot is basically exactly where it f**king started.

Jesus I know they're leaning heavily on all the "space western" guff but at this stage it's basically "Rawhide" on Mars. It does have its moments and is a real visual treat which I why I stuck with it this far but my patience is wearing thin. Much like the plot.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: thewobbler on February 08, 2022, 08:08:58 AM
Quote from: trileacman on February 07, 2022, 11:20:11 PM
Have to disagree with regards the mando. Watched season 2 eps 1 and basically he travels to a planets to find a guy, he's not there so he kills a big worm to fill screen time and leaves. So despite the hour the plot is basically exactly where it f**king started.

Jesus I know they're leaning heavily on all the "space western" guff but at this stage it's basically "Rawhide" on Mars. It does have its moments and is a real visual treat which I why I stuck with it this far but my patience is wearing thin. Much like the plot.

Stick with it. It's a bit like the A Team at the start of s2, but it starts to knit together by the half way point and finishes on a close to unscalable high.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggy90 on February 11, 2022, 09:57:21 PM
Murphy's Stroke.
One of the best shows I've seen. A bunch of Cork "business men" plan a coup against the London bookies. Set in the 70's and made in the 80's. The picture quality is rubbish but that's more than made up by the (true) story.

https://youtu.be/23-VQNQa4Tg
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on February 13, 2022, 11:41:15 PM
Smother? What yis thinkin? Ive seen better but ive seen worse too..
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on February 18, 2022, 10:13:15 PM
Puppet Master and the tinder swindler on Netflix. There are seriously fucked up people
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on February 19, 2022, 02:35:07 PM
Never mind all the streaming sites, some of the best shows this winter have been on regular TV, This is going to hurt on BBC is another clinker (comedy drama about the NHS), still can't get Responder out of my head, it was 1st class.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: HiMucker on February 21, 2022, 10:48:36 PM
Started watching snowfall. Very good so far.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: thewobbler on February 21, 2022, 10:49:40 PM
1883 dipped to just pretty decent TV for a couple of weeks, but episode 9 is as good as anything I've seen in years.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on February 22, 2022, 09:23:01 AM
Watched the Responder and while it started very well it lost its way at the end I felt and kind of fizzled out. No doubt about the acting though it was superb throughout just the storyline was a bit lacking I thought.

Watched the first 2 episodes of This is Going to Hurt and enjoyed them so far I hope it continues like that although it is quite grim!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Denn Forever on February 22, 2022, 11:06:12 AM
The book is funny and the sequel is more of the same so the writers have loads of material.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Harold Disgracey on February 22, 2022, 11:08:04 PM
Watched All of Us are Dead on Netflix, a Korean high school zombie thriller. Thought it was very good.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on February 23, 2022, 02:51:42 PM
Finished Inventing Anna on Netflix. I've mixed feeling on this. Watchable but not a classic.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Rois on February 23, 2022, 04:17:18 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on February 23, 2022, 02:51:42 PM
Finished Inventing Anna on Netflix. I've mixed feeling on this. Watchable but not a classic.
The podcast is good on this - but I was slightly disappointed by the series.
Good casting of Anna though.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on February 23, 2022, 04:31:28 PM
Currently watching Pam & Tommy on Disney+, 3 episodes in and I'm absolutely loving it, great cast.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on February 23, 2022, 07:29:44 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on February 23, 2022, 04:31:28 PM
Currently watching Pam & Tommy on Disney+, 3 episodes in and I'm absolutely loving it, great cast.

As good as the original!? Pam (not palm)  def did float my not back in the day.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on February 23, 2022, 07:38:18 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on February 23, 2022, 04:31:28 PM
Currently watching Pam & Tommy on Disney+, 3 episodes in and I'm absolutely loving it, great cast.

I'm on the latest one tonight, it's very good
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on February 28, 2022, 01:26:36 PM
Good to have the Peaky Blinders back on last night.  I'm also glad of the recap because it seems like an age since the last series. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: dec on February 28, 2022, 02:36:38 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on February 28, 2022, 01:26:36 PM
Good to have the Peaky Blinders back on last night.  I'm also glad of the recap because it seems like an age since the last series. 

It looks like it won't be available in the US until the whole season has been broadcast on BBC
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: johnnycool on February 28, 2022, 05:15:08 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on February 23, 2022, 07:38:18 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on February 23, 2022, 04:31:28 PM
Currently watching Pam & Tommy on Disney+, 3 episodes in and I'm absolutely loving it, great cast.

I'm on the latest one tonight, it's very good

Haven't got round to watching it yet, but they showed a clip of it on Googlebox one friday night and to say there was a WTF moment when Tommy is standing in front of a mirror talking to his manhood and it talking back!

Is it a bit comedic?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on February 28, 2022, 07:28:54 PM
Quote from: johnnycool on February 28, 2022, 05:15:08 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on February 23, 2022, 07:38:18 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on February 23, 2022, 04:31:28 PM
Currently watching Pam & Tommy on Disney+, 3 episodes in and I'm absolutely loving it, great cast.

I'm on the latest one tonight, it's very good

Haven't got round to watching it yet, but they showed a clip of it on Googlebox one friday night and to say there was a WTF moment when Tommy is standing in front of a mirror talking to his manhood and it talking back!

Is it a bit comedic?

Nah not really, but there's the odd bit
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on March 11, 2022, 04:50:06 PM
On a whim I downloaded the 3 series of Cracker, I haven't watched it since the mid 90s, it feels like a new viewing experience. Fitz has to be one of thee unique drams character composites ever created and pretty much only Robbie Coltrane could carry it off with aplomb.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on March 12, 2022, 09:59:23 PM
Limmy can be very hit & miss bit the Millport  skit is a classic
https://youtu.be/RWHNVwxJEeU
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on March 14, 2022, 11:21:52 PM
Drive to survive is very well put together just so enjoyable especially for non F1 fans I'd say it's made a huge difference to it's popularity the last few years.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: clarshack on March 21, 2022, 03:40:29 PM
Our House starring Martin Compston - the storyline was far fetched, bordering on the ridiculous really.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on March 21, 2022, 04:15:13 PM
*Spoiler...ish* BILLIONS



New series of Billions. I expected to drop this with a certain character now gone but I think it has continued to be just as good. Pleasantly surprised.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: johnnycool on March 21, 2022, 04:16:36 PM
Quote from: clarshack on March 21, 2022, 03:40:29 PM
Our House starring Martin Compston - the storyline was far fetched, bordering on the ridiculous really.

very much so.

Sat through it and wondered why at the end!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: J70 on March 21, 2022, 04:33:18 PM
The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey.

Samuel L Jackson series about a very old man with dimentia who is given an experimental treatment to temporarily restore ALL of his life's memories. Only three episodes in, but its enjoyable so far (although in fairness an actor as riveting to watch as Jackson can elevate just about anything).
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on March 22, 2022, 08:19:06 AM
Wecrashed on Apple, about the rise and fall of wework and its founders is excellent.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Taylor on March 22, 2022, 08:43:47 AM
Quote from: gallsman on March 22, 2022, 08:19:06 AM
Wecrashed on Apple, about the rise and fall of wework and its founders is excellent.

Is it a series?

Watched the film on Amazon about it  :o
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on March 22, 2022, 09:09:15 AM
Quote from: gallsman on March 22, 2022, 08:19:06 AM
Wecrashed on Apple, about the rise and fall of wework and its founders is excellent.
Cheers! Forgot this was coming out. I'm hoping the presence of Anne Hathaway counters the presence of Jared Leto. I see it has had good reviews.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JoG2 on March 22, 2022, 09:29:16 AM
Quote from: johnnycool on March 21, 2022, 04:16:36 PM
Quote from: clarshack on March 21, 2022, 03:40:29 PM
Our House starring Martin Compston - the storyline was far fetched, bordering on the ridiculous really.

very much so.

Sat through it and wondered why at the end!

Brutal. 4 episodes, haddy see it through
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on March 22, 2022, 09:52:42 AM
Yes it's a series. First 3 episodes are out and then one every Friday. You can watch the first one for free without signing up to a free trial if you haven't used it up yet. Quality of it on my IPTV isn't great.

Leto is mesmerising in it in fairness to him.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on March 22, 2022, 01:30:13 PM
Watched the first 2 episodes of Reacher last night and quite enjoyed them.

It's no masterpiece and it's averagely acted but it's funny and entertaining in parts, I'm looking forward to finishing it. One of the few things I watch that my wife is enjoying too!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on March 22, 2022, 01:33:28 PM
Quote from: screenexile on March 22, 2022, 01:30:13 PM
Watched the first 2 episodes of Reacher last night and quite enjoyed them.

It's no masterpiece and it's averagely acted but it's funny and entertaining in parts, I'm looking forward to finishing it. One of the few things I watch that my wife is enjoying too!

And why is she enjoying it?  ;)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: imtommygunn on March 22, 2022, 01:38:59 PM
I looked on IMDB to see what Reacher had done himself previously. His biggest role seemed to be playing Raphael in one the latest teenage mutant ninja turtle films  ;D

Reacher seems pretty good though. Five episodes in and enjoying it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on March 22, 2022, 01:43:48 PM
I'd seen him before in Smallville and Blue Mountain State.

He was good at playing the jock in BMS... Thad Castle was a great name!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on March 22, 2022, 02:29:14 PM
Quote from: screenexile on March 22, 2022, 01:43:48 PM
I'd seen him before in Smallville and Blue Mountain State.

He was good at playing the jock in BMS... Thad Castle was a great name!
You do realise your missus is watching it and comparing you to Reacher with his shirt off (which is fairly often!)?!  ;D

It's actually pretty decent. When I started watching I thought it felt like a souped up version of The A Team (look it up kids), but it's much better.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on March 22, 2022, 02:53:20 PM
If you can get over your own feelings of physical inferiority and sadness at the shape of her man then it's a good watch...

My wife has all she could ever wish for with me... or so she says 😳😳
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jell 0 Biafra on March 30, 2022, 03:51:40 AM
New season of Top Boy on Netflix is excellent.  Great show.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gawa316 on March 30, 2022, 04:58:39 AM
Watched Vikings spin-off, Vikings Valhalla 1st season...loved it
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on March 30, 2022, 12:55:35 PM
Quote from: gawa316 on March 30, 2022, 04:58:39 AM
Watched Vikings spin-off, Vikings Valhalla 1st season...loved it

Was a bit ropey at the start with the acting but got a lot better as it developed.. looking forward to the second series,

Finished Last Kingdom lately also.. pretty good too
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tbrick18 on March 30, 2022, 02:00:50 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on March 30, 2022, 12:55:35 PM
Quote from: gawa316 on March 30, 2022, 04:58:39 AM
Watched Vikings spin-off, Vikings Valhalla 1st season...loved it

Was a bit ropey at the start with the acting but got a lot better as it developed.. looking forward to the second series,

Finished Last Kingdom lately also.. pretty good too

Haven't started Viking Valhalla yet, will give it a go.
I liked Last Kingdom alright, but the monologues "Destiny is all" stuff was a bit cringeworthy I thought.
I bit rushed at the end too.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on March 30, 2022, 06:11:49 PM
Quote from: tbrick18 on March 30, 2022, 02:00:50 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on March 30, 2022, 12:55:35 PM
Quote from: gawa316 on March 30, 2022, 04:58:39 AM
Watched Vikings spin-off, Vikings Valhalla 1st season...loved it

Was a bit ropey at the start with the acting but got a lot better as it developed.. looking forward to the second series,

Finished Last Kingdom lately also.. pretty good too

Haven't started Viking Valhalla yet, will give it a go.
I liked Last Kingdom alright, but the monologues "Destiny is all" stuff was a bit cringeworthy I thought.
I bit rushed at the end too.

Agreed but how could it have kept going I'd say he'd have been over fifty going by the timelines lol
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Armagh18 on April 04, 2022, 09:22:07 AM
What did we think of Peaky Blinders?

Great ending to an average enough final season, looking forward to the movie now!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: An Watcher on April 04, 2022, 09:40:35 AM
I thought the ending was excellent last night and didn't see what happened.  It was an average enough final season but polly was a big loss to the show
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on April 04, 2022, 09:49:02 AM
Am I the only one that thinks Peaky Blinders is extremely over-rated?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on April 04, 2022, 09:51:33 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on April 04, 2022, 09:49:02 AM
Am I the only one that thinks Peaky Blinders is extremely over-rated?

Haven't watched one episode, same as GOT not one
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: square_ball on April 04, 2022, 10:17:27 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on April 04, 2022, 09:51:33 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on April 04, 2022, 09:49:02 AM
Am I the only one that thinks Peaky Blinders is extremely over-rated?

Haven't watched one episode, same as GOT not one

So then you have no idea if it's overrated or not?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: thewobbler on April 04, 2022, 10:19:32 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on April 04, 2022, 09:49:02 AM
Am I the only one that thinks Peaky Blinders is extremely over-rated?

I've tried a few times to get into it. Can't get past series 1. Can't explain why, but it just doesn't grab my attention.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on April 04, 2022, 10:33:57 AM
Yeah thought the season as a whole was fairly poor and just a competition to see how many moody slow mo's over melancholic music they could get of Cillian Murphy.

The ending was grand and I'll probably watch the film but it definitely dipped the last few seasons.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on April 04, 2022, 10:54:27 AM
Quote from: square_ball on April 04, 2022, 10:17:27 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on April 04, 2022, 09:51:33 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on April 04, 2022, 09:49:02 AM
Am I the only one that thinks Peaky Blinders is extremely over-rated?

Haven't watched one episode, same as GOT not one

So then you have no idea if it's overrated or not?

Just watched the clips/trailers and they haven't drawn me in, trailers normally would have something to generate an interest but nah..  :D
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: johnnycool on April 04, 2022, 11:17:51 AM
Quote from: Armagh18 on April 04, 2022, 09:22:07 AM
What did we think of Peaky Blinders?

Great ending to an average enough final season, looking forward to the movie now!

This series was a bit more low key, expecting more out of certain story lines that never materialised but the finale was probably about right.

Didn't realise there would be a movie but makes sense now.

I've enjoyed it through all 6 seasons, but Polly was a class character and is a miss.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: themac_23 on April 04, 2022, 11:36:20 AM
Got Apple TV free for 3 months with a new phone so decided to try out a few series on it, watched one called Defending Jacob, 8 part series about a assistant District Attorney in the states who's son is arrested for a murder. Really enjoyed it, thought it was a great show. Prob coulda done it in 6 episodes but thought it was good solid 8/10 for me.

Currently watching 'Wecrached' on it too, its 8 episodes with a new 1 being released every week so think only 5/6 released so far. about a start up in NYC Isreali fella who started a co working business called 'WeWork' based on a true story how he spent over twice what the company was bringing in. Crazy story, but just shows how if you can talk the talk and have the buzz words you'll attract investors. really good so far, again prob a 7/8 outta 10
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: RedHand88 on April 04, 2022, 11:41:50 AM
Watched the first episode of Winning time: the rise of the lakers dynasty.

It's not bad at all, will definitely watch on.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: timmyot501 on April 04, 2022, 11:57:52 AM
Was last night the end of Peaky Blinders?? I enjoyed the first 3-4 seasons but I got a bit lost thereafter.  I thought last night was good enough episode but think overall after a blistering start it just kind of ran out of steam
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Armagh18 on April 04, 2022, 12:18:02 PM
Quote from: timmyot501 on April 04, 2022, 11:57:52 AM
Was last night the end of Peaky Blinders?? I enjoyed the first 3-4 seasons but I got a bit lost thereafter.  I thought last night was good enough episode but think overall after a blistering start it just kind of ran out of steam
Meant to be a movie next year or the year after. Overall this was a decent series and a class ending. Polly definitely a huge miss out of it though unfortunately.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: J70 on April 04, 2022, 12:29:38 PM
Quote from: RedHand88 on April 04, 2022, 11:41:50 AM
Watched the first episode of Winning time: the rise of the lakers dynasty.

It's not bad at all, will definitely watch on.

Four episodes in over here.

I'm enjoying it thoroughly.

Good cast, well paced. John C Reilly is chewing up the scenery. Adrien Brody just appeared in the most recent episode as an amusingly pathetic Pat Riley. And the angle on how the nobody coach came in when Jerry West quit to transform how basketball was played is pretty fascinating.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on April 05, 2022, 12:23:13 AM
Great shout on Winning Time really liking it!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on April 05, 2022, 10:40:15 PM
Last men Aleppo... whatever problems you think you have pail into insignificance to what these people endured..
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Saffrongael on April 05, 2022, 10:51:00 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on April 05, 2022, 10:40:15 PM
Last men Aleppo... whatever problems you think you have pail into insignificance to what these people endured..

What's it on ?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on April 05, 2022, 10:58:35 PM
Quote from: Saffrongael on April 05, 2022, 10:51:00 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on April 05, 2022, 10:40:15 PM
Last men Aleppo... whatever problems you think you have pail into insignificance to what these people endured..

What's it on ?

Netflix
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tbrick18 on April 06, 2022, 11:41:49 AM
Quote from: Armagh18 on April 04, 2022, 09:22:07 AM
What did we think of Peaky Blinders?

Great ending to an average enough final season, looking forward to the movie now!

Yeah this season was a little underwhelming until that final episode.
I'll watch the movie, but I guess it will just be an extended episode. It could be rubbish to change the format.

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on April 06, 2022, 01:10:22 PM
Quote from: tbrick18 on April 06, 2022, 11:41:49 AM
Quote from: Armagh18 on April 04, 2022, 09:22:07 AM
What did we think of Peaky Blinders?

Great ending to an average enough final season, looking forward to the movie now!

Yeah this season was a little underwhelming until that final episode.
I'll watch the movie, but I guess it will just be an extended episode. It could be rubbish to change the format.

The whole show was underwhelming, one season that jumps out at me was one silly season about Russian diamonds.  More style over substance.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on April 17, 2022, 09:40:41 PM
Raised by Wolves S2 was excellent- one for Sci Fi fans
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on April 21, 2022, 09:21:53 PM
 Some Nordies just can't help themselves running off at the mouth.

How about a 2 week ban with no appeal, this is more serious than contributing to a melee.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on April 21, 2022, 09:24:07 PM
Quote from: Main Street on April 21, 2022, 09:21:53 PM
Some Nordies just can't help themselves running off at the mouth.

How about a 2 week ban with no appeal, this is more serious than contributing to a melee.
;D
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JoG2 on April 21, 2022, 09:52:57 PM
Quote from: screenexile on April 05, 2022, 12:23:13 AM
Great shout on Winning Time really liking it!!

Same, superb show.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on April 21, 2022, 10:00:36 PM
Quote from: JoG2 on April 21, 2022, 09:52:57 PM
Quote from: screenexile on April 05, 2022, 12:23:13 AM
Great shout on Winning Time really liking it!!

Same, superb show.
I'm all in as well, I wouldn't have thought John Reilly had that type of role in his locker but he has nailed it perfectly.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on April 21, 2022, 10:02:41 PM
I can recommend Severance. About halfway through the series but very good. Slow Horses on Apple is also entertaining.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Newbridge Exile on April 29, 2022, 01:16:01 PM
Finally got around to watching the Mare of Easttown a superb watch, Kate Winslet's performance is exceptional in it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on April 29, 2022, 01:42:10 PM
Quote from: Newbridge Exile on April 29, 2022, 01:16:01 PM
Finally got around to watching the Mare of Easttown a superb watch, Kate Winslet's performance is exceptional in it.

Only watched it a while back myself and watched another show from the creator 2 weeks ago that was very good too (7 seconds).
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on April 29, 2022, 01:46:24 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on April 29, 2022, 01:42:10 PM
Quote from: Newbridge Exile on April 29, 2022, 01:16:01 PM
Finally got around to watching the Mare of Easttown a superb watch, Kate Winslet's performance is exceptional in it.

Only watched it a while back myself and watched another show from the creator 2 weeks ago that was very good too (7 seconds).

Great show 7 Seconds
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on April 29, 2022, 02:52:47 PM
Last 6 eps of Ozark stream tonight!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: thewobbler on April 29, 2022, 03:19:05 PM
Quote from: Jeepers Creepers on April 29, 2022, 02:52:47 PM
Last 6 eps of Ozark stream tonight!

I'm not sure I can watch them.

It was always daft but the last two series have descended into a soap opera in which every plot line ends up with one of the central families murdering someone.

Shocking writing.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on April 29, 2022, 03:41:03 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on April 29, 2022, 03:19:05 PM
Quote from: Jeepers Creepers on April 29, 2022, 02:52:47 PM
Last 6 eps of Ozark stream tonight!

I'm not sure I can watch them.

It was always daft but the last two series have descended into a soap opera in which every plot line ends up with one of the central families murdering someone.

Shocking writing.

Like most new shows, they don't expect the success then run and run with it. Still enjoying it though as the characters are good.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: thewobbler on May 24, 2022, 11:41:46 PM
Better Call Saul this week.

Up there with the best tv episodes in history.

Extraordinary.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on May 24, 2022, 11:56:31 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on May 24, 2022, 11:41:46 PM
Better Call Saul this week.

Up there with the best tv episodes in history.

Extraordinary.
This season 6 (the finale) is  just pure Saul, a superb  season, magical at times and by now half way through you can get the inkling of what the great tragedy is about and  how/where it will merge with the Breaking Bad story line.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gawa316 on May 25, 2022, 12:59:24 AM
Quote from: thewobbler on May 24, 2022, 11:41:46 PM
Better Call Saul this week.

Up there with the best tv episodes in history.

Extraordinary.

Watched like 3 episodes and didn't go back...maybe I need to give it another try.

For Viking/The Last Kingdom lovers just watched Barbarians...was impressed.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on May 25, 2022, 01:50:32 AM
Quote from: gawa316 on May 25, 2022, 12:59:24 AM
Quote from: thewobbler on May 24, 2022, 11:41:46 PM
Better Call Saul this week.

Up there with the best tv episodes in history.

Extraordinary.

Watched like 3 episodes and didn't go back...maybe I need to give it another try.

Did you just jump into series 6  or have you been following the show all the way through and just became disinterested during series 6?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gawa316 on May 25, 2022, 05:38:16 AM
Quote from: Main Street on May 25, 2022, 01:50:32 AM
Quote from: gawa316 on May 25, 2022, 12:59:24 AM
Quote from: thewobbler on May 24, 2022, 11:41:46 PM
Better Call Saul this week.

Up there with the best tv episodes in history.

Extraordinary.

Watched like 3 episodes and didn't go back...maybe I need to give it another try.

Did you just jump into series 6  or have you been following the show all the way through and just became disinterested during series 6?

No season 1...just need to give it another try
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on May 25, 2022, 01:03:49 PM
Quote from: Main Street on May 24, 2022, 11:56:31 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on May 24, 2022, 11:41:46 PM
Better Call Saul this week.

Up there with the best tv episodes in history.

Extraordinary.
This season 6 (the finale) is  just pure Saul, a superb  season, magical at times and by now half way through you can get the inkling of what the great tragedy is about and  how/where it will merge with the Breaking Bad story line.

What great tragedy?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on May 25, 2022, 02:18:19 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on May 25, 2022, 01:03:49 PM
Quote from: Main Street on May 24, 2022, 11:56:31 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on May 24, 2022, 11:41:46 PM
Better Call Saul this week.

Up there with the best tv episodes in history.

Extraordinary.
This season 6 (the finale) is  just pure Saul, a superb  season, magical at times and by now half way through you can get the inkling of what the great tragedy is about and  how/where it will merge with the Breaking Bad story line.

What great tragedy?
You want a spoiler from the future? :D
Do you remember Breaking Bad? Did it strike you that there was a slight hint of a tragedy about the story?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on May 25, 2022, 02:54:40 PM
Quote from: Main Street on May 25, 2022, 02:18:19 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on May 25, 2022, 01:03:49 PM
Quote from: Main Street on May 24, 2022, 11:56:31 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on May 24, 2022, 11:41:46 PM
Better Call Saul this week.

Up there with the best tv episodes in history.

Extraordinary.
This season 6 (the finale) is  just pure Saul, a superb  season, magical at times and by now half way through you can get the inkling of what the great tragedy is about and  how/where it will merge with the Breaking Bad story line.

What great tragedy?
You want a spoiler from the future? :D
Do you remember Breaking Bad? Did it strike you that there was a slight hint of a tragedy about the story?

There was a lot of tragedy in BB and as its happened its not a spoiler - what you referencing exactly?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on May 25, 2022, 06:19:50 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on May 25, 2022, 02:54:40 PM
Quote from: Main Street on May 25, 2022, 02:18:19 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on May 25, 2022, 01:03:49 PM
Quote from: Main Street on May 24, 2022, 11:56:31 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on May 24, 2022, 11:41:46 PM
Better Call Saul this week.

Up there with the best tv episodes in history.

Extraordinary.
This season 6 (the finale) is  just pure Saul, a superb  season, magical at times and by now half way through you can get the inkling of what the great tragedy is about and  how/where it will merge with the Breaking Bad story line.

What great tragedy?
You want a spoiler from the future? :D
Do you remember Breaking Bad? Did it strike you that there was a slight hint of a tragedy about the story?

There was a lot of tragedy in BB and as its happened its not a spoiler - what you referencing exactly?
read the thread, I wrote that there's an inkling of what the great tragedy is about and you ask what great tragedy. Obviously if there exists only an inkling of a future tragedy half way through this season, you are asking for a spoiler from the future.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on May 25, 2022, 06:32:11 PM
Quote from: Main Street on May 25, 2022, 06:19:50 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on May 25, 2022, 02:54:40 PM
Quote from: Main Street on May 25, 2022, 02:18:19 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on May 25, 2022, 01:03:49 PM
Quote from: Main Street on May 24, 2022, 11:56:31 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on May 24, 2022, 11:41:46 PM
Better Call Saul this week.

Up there with the best tv episodes in history.

Extraordinary.
This season 6 (the finale) is  just pure Saul, a superb  season, magical at times and by now half way through you can get the inkling of what the great tragedy is about and  how/where it will merge with the Breaking Bad story line.

What great tragedy?
You want a spoiler from the future? :D
Do you remember Breaking Bad? Did it strike you that there was a slight hint of a tragedy about the story?

There was a lot of tragedy in BB and as its happened its not a spoiler - what you referencing exactly?
read the thread, I wrote that there's an inkling of what the great tragedy is about and you ask what great tragedy. Obviously if there exists only an inkling of a future tragedy half way through this season, you are asking for a spoiler from the future.
It's a wonder nrico hasn't posted a full page post of what happened in the last episode.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on May 25, 2022, 08:51:05 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on May 25, 2022, 06:32:11 PM
Quote from: Main Street on May 25, 2022, 06:19:50 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on May 25, 2022, 02:54:40 PM
Quote from: Main Street on May 25, 2022, 02:18:19 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on May 25, 2022, 01:03:49 PM
Quote from: Main Street on May 24, 2022, 11:56:31 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on May 24, 2022, 11:41:46 PM
Better Call Saul this week.

Up there with the best tv episodes in history.

Extraordinary.
This season 6 (the finale) is  just pure Saul, a superb  season, magical at times and by now half way through you can get the inkling of what the great tragedy is about and  how/where it will merge with the Breaking Bad story line.

What great tragedy?
You want a spoiler from the future? :D
Do you remember Breaking Bad? Did it strike you that there was a slight hint of a tragedy about the story?

There was a lot of tragedy in BB and as its happened its not a spoiler - what you referencing exactly?
read the thread, I wrote that there's an inkling of what the great tragedy is about and you ask what great tragedy. Obviously if there exists only an inkling of a future tragedy half way through this season, you are asking for a spoiler from the future.
It's a wonder nrico hasn't posted a full page post of what happened in the last episode.

I can if you want?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on May 26, 2022, 09:37:52 AM
Quote from: Main Street on May 25, 2022, 06:19:50 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on May 25, 2022, 02:54:40 PM
Quote from: Main Street on May 25, 2022, 02:18:19 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on May 25, 2022, 01:03:49 PM
Quote from: Main Street on May 24, 2022, 11:56:31 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on May 24, 2022, 11:41:46 PM
Better Call Saul this week.

Up there with the best tv episodes in history.

Extraordinary.
This season 6 (the finale) is  just pure Saul, a superb  season, magical at times and by now half way through you can get the inkling of what the great tragedy is about and  how/where it will merge with the Breaking Bad story line.

What great tragedy?
You want a spoiler from the future? :D
Do you remember Breaking Bad? Did it strike you that there was a slight hint of a tragedy about the story?

There was a lot of tragedy in BB and as its happened its not a spoiler - what you referencing exactly?
read the thread, I wrote that there's an inkling of what the great tragedy is about and you ask what great tragedy. Obviously if there exists only an inkling of a future tragedy half way through this season, you are asking for a spoiler from the future.

I just didn't get whether you were referring to some insinuated tragedy from the BB series or if you were simply speculating that you think there will be one in the final batch of BCS episodes.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on May 26, 2022, 02:21:22 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on May 26, 2022, 09:37:52 AM
Quote from: Main Street on May 25, 2022, 06:19:50 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on May 25, 2022, 02:54:40 PM
Quote from: Main Street on May 25, 2022, 02:18:19 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on May 25, 2022, 01:03:49 PM
Quote from: Main Street on May 24, 2022, 11:56:31 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on May 24, 2022, 11:41:46 PM
Better Call Saul this week.

Up there with the best tv episodes in history.

Extraordinary.
This season 6 (the finale) is  just pure Saul, a superb  season, magical at times and by now half way through you can get the inkling of what the great tragedy is about and  how/where it will merge with the Breaking Bad story line.

What great tragedy?
You want a spoiler from the future? :D
Do you remember Breaking Bad? Did it strike you that there was a slight hint of a tragedy about the story?

There was a lot of tragedy in BB and as its happened its not a spoiler - what you referencing exactly?
read the thread, I wrote that there's an inkling of what the great tragedy is about and you ask what great tragedy. Obviously if there exists only an inkling of a future tragedy half way through this season, you are asking for a spoiler from the future.

I just didn't get whether you were referring to some insinuated tragedy from the BB series or if you were simply speculating that you think there will be one in the final batch of BCS episodes.
I was referring to Better Call Saul. I first mentioned BB  in the context that  BCS is ending soon, presumably in a place close to where BB began and how that will transpire has been one of the curiosities of the BCS series. Another curiosity (to be revealed) is how the characters turn back their age clock by 15 years.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on May 26, 2022, 07:56:05 PM
I've started on The Staircase, a tv drama series based on ..... The Staircase. My first impression was that husband Peterson was better at playing Peterson than Colin Firth is.
However it looks like it will be good viewing for the whole miniseries.
The documentary series* from 2004  is superb,  live time footage edited into a compelling drama,  but allow for the bias.
*Staircase 1 Staircase 2 and Staircase 3 ;D
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on May 26, 2022, 11:28:40 PM
Quote from: Main Street on May 26, 2022, 07:56:05 PM
I've started on The Staircase, a tv drama series based on ..... The Staircase. My first impression was that husband Peterson was better at playing Peterson than Colin Firth is.
However it looks like it will be good viewing for the whole miniseries.
The documentary series* from 2004  is superb,  live time footage edited into a compelling drama,  but allow for the bias.
*Staircase 1 Staircase 2 and Staircase 3 ;D

The Staircase documentary is in my top 3 true crime shows, amazing that it is filmed over the guts of 20 years too.

One of the other true crime shows in my top 3, that never seems to get a mention, is The Jinx.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jell 0 Biafra on May 27, 2022, 01:24:29 AM
The jinx is brilliant.

Evil Genius is my fave though.  Just f**king bizarre from start to finish.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Turf on May 27, 2022, 05:36:48 PM
Sometimes simple but entertaining TV is all you need. We as a family are loving Is it Cake on Netflix at the moment. Kids love it and we get a bit of a kick out of guessing and have a bit of competition going between us.
Like I said simple but entertaining.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gawa316 on May 27, 2022, 05:49:54 PM
Quote from: Turf on May 27, 2022, 05:36:48 PM
Sometimes simple but entertaining TV is all you need. We as a family are loving Is it Cake on Netflix at the moment. Kids love it and we get a bit of a kick out of guessing and have a bit of competition going between us.
Like I said simple but entertaining.

Yip we watch that with the kids as well...other shows we watch as a family are American Ninja Warrior Junior, Junior Master Chef, and Lego Masters. We just finished the Harry Potter films and started LOTR.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on May 27, 2022, 06:09:33 PM
Same here only I let them watch True Crime stuff and everything.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on May 27, 2022, 06:36:45 PM
Quote from: gawa316 on May 27, 2022, 05:49:54 PM
Quote from: Turf on May 27, 2022, 05:36:48 PM
Sometimes simple but entertaining TV is all you need. We as a family are loving Is it Cake on Netflix at the moment. Kids love it and we get a bit of a kick out of guessing and have a bit of competition going between us.
Like I said simple but entertaining.

Yip we watch that with the kids as well...other shows we watch as a family are American Ninja Warrior Junior, Junior Master Chef, and Lego Masters. We just finished the Harry Potter films and started LOTR.
My kids were watching that Is it Cake show the other day also! Sat down and watched it with them. Good aul craic in fairness.
It's better than that Minecraft nonsense I see them watching.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on May 27, 2022, 11:55:51 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on May 26, 2022, 11:28:40 PM
Quote from: Main Street on May 26, 2022, 07:56:05 PM
I've started on The Staircase, a tv drama series based on ..... The Staircase. My first impression was that husband Peterson was better at playing Peterson than Colin Firth is.
However it looks like it will be good viewing for the whole miniseries.
The documentary series* from 2004  is superb,  live time footage edited into a compelling drama,  but allow for the bias.
*Staircase 1 Staircase 2 and Staircase 3 ;D

The Staircase documentary is in my top 3 true crime shows, amazing that it is filmed over the guts of 20 years too.

One of the other true crime shows in my top 3, that never seems to get a mention, is The Jinx.
Thanks, I hadn't heard of Jinx or Evil Genius (except our occasional visitor out to save Ulster from GAA), I'll pirate them both and have a gander
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on June 01, 2022, 03:14:53 PM
Das Boot S3, excellent again.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on June 01, 2022, 06:49:19 PM
Stranger Things lads??
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on June 01, 2022, 06:52:43 PM
Quote from: screenexile on June 01, 2022, 06:49:19 PM
Stranger Things lads??
Two episodes into latest season and I think it's great.
All episodes seem to be well over an hour long also.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: trueblue1234 on June 01, 2022, 08:01:27 PM
Just tipping through S3 at min. Only started s1 about 2 weeks ago so but of a binge to get caught up. Love it. Hoping S4 is as good.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on June 01, 2022, 10:14:42 PM
Quote from: laoislad on June 01, 2022, 06:52:43 PM
Quote from: screenexile on June 01, 2022, 06:49:19 PM
Stranger Things lads??
Two episodes into latest season and I think it's great.
All episodes seem to be well over an hour long also.
Yes it's very good this season.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: WT4E on June 01, 2022, 10:27:31 PM
Last season of Top Boy was top stuff! Didn't like the ending! :(
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on June 03, 2022, 01:11:22 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on June 01, 2022, 10:14:42 PM
Quote from: laoislad on June 01, 2022, 06:52:43 PM
Quote from: screenexile on June 01, 2022, 06:49:19 PM
Stranger Things lads??
Two episodes into latest season and I think it's great.
All episodes seem to be well over an hour long also.
Yes it's very good this season.
Watched episode 4 last night. Thought it was brilliant. Have Kate Bush's Running up that Hill song in my head all day.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Captain Obvious on June 03, 2022, 01:18:47 PM
Obi Wan Kenobi is decent thus far, better than some of the recent movies however that doesn't say much.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on June 03, 2022, 03:18:24 PM
Quote from: WT4E on June 01, 2022, 10:27:31 PM
Last season of Top Boy was top stuff! Didn't like the ending! :(

Didnt like the ending either.

Stranger Things last season was good, weird that its split for the sake of 2 more episodes.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Loughshore2022 on June 03, 2022, 03:32:41 PM
I watched Season 1-9 of Baywatch Remastered on Amazon Prime. A very good show that people don't take seriously nowadays. It is interesting to see what became of Jeremy Jackson who played Hobie, he has a criminal record longer than a surf board.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on June 07, 2022, 12:12:10 AM
Quote from: laoislad on June 03, 2022, 01:11:22 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on June 01, 2022, 10:14:42 PM
Quote from: laoislad on June 01, 2022, 06:52:43 PM
Quote from: screenexile on June 01, 2022, 06:49:19 PM
Stranger Things lads??
Two episodes into latest season and I think it's great.
All episodes seem to be well over an hour long also.
Yes it's very good this season.
Watched episode 4 last night. Thought it was brilliant. Have Kate Bush's Running up that Hill song in my head all day.

Just on the last episode here and it's very good. Fair play to the makers of this to keep the quality so high over 6 years and 4 seasons especially since it drew so heavily on the novelty of the kids at the start!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on June 07, 2022, 07:38:23 AM
Love Island
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bigarsedkeeper on June 07, 2022, 09:02:30 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on June 03, 2022, 03:18:24 PM
Quote from: WT4E on June 01, 2022, 10:27:31 PM
Last season of Top Boy was top stuff! Didn't like the ending! :(

Didnt like the ending either.

Stranger Things last season was good, weird that its split for the sake of 2 more episodes.

The last 2 episodes are basically 2 movies going on the reported run time.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tbrick18 on June 07, 2022, 02:31:25 PM
Quote from: screenexile on June 07, 2022, 12:12:10 AM
Quote from: laoislad on June 03, 2022, 01:11:22 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on June 01, 2022, 10:14:42 PM
Quote from: laoislad on June 01, 2022, 06:52:43 PM
Quote from: screenexile on June 01, 2022, 06:49:19 PM
Stranger Things lads??
Two episodes into latest season and I think it's great.
All episodes seem to be well over an hour long also.
Yes it's very good this season.
Watched episode 4 last night. Thought it was brilliant. Have Kate Bush's Running up that Hill song in my head all day.

Just on the last episode here and it's very good. Fair play to the makers of this to keep the quality so high over 6 years and 4 seasons especially since it drew so heavily on the novelty of the kids at the start!!

Just finished it last night.
It's one of those shows that you can watch with the kids (teenagers) and fully enjoy it.
Really like it. Great actors, love the storyline too.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on June 07, 2022, 02:59:08 PM
Started watching Narco's, don't know why I didn't start it earlier!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on June 07, 2022, 03:14:59 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on June 07, 2022, 02:59:08 PM
Started watching Narco's, don't know why I didn't start it earlier!

Narcos is a great show and narcos mexico is pretty good too. Im still undecided if Pedro Pascal is actually a good actor or not though.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on June 07, 2022, 03:17:03 PM
Thought the Narcos Mexico series (the first 2 or 3) were the best. Good show overall.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on June 07, 2022, 03:22:26 PM
Barely a third of the way into the first episode of the new season of The Boys and it's as hilarious and fucked up as ever. Brilliant show.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JoG2 on June 07, 2022, 04:00:54 PM
Quote from: gallsman on June 07, 2022, 03:22:26 PM
Barely a third of the way into the first episode of the new season of The Boys and it's as hilarious and fucked up as ever. Brilliant show.

Have watched the first 2 episodes of Season 3, jesus wept, there's alway 1 scene / episode that is very hard to watch! Great show
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on June 07, 2022, 11:02:23 PM
I'm 6 episodes into The Staircase and it's very good viewing for Staircase aficionados. It totally skips over much of the courtroom drama that was already well covered in the documentary, it's more a series drama about the drama in making the documentary. It has the feel of the French Lieutenants Woman, one love drama being played out in real time  with another related drama from the past in the background.
I don't know how it would look to a person who hasn't already watched the documentary.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gerrykeegan on June 16, 2022, 02:36:05 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on April 21, 2022, 10:02:41 PM
I can recommend Severance. About halfway through the series but very good. Slow Horses on Apple is also entertaining.
Just finished it. Enjoyed it but mad as f**k.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: J70 on June 16, 2022, 10:03:45 PM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on June 07, 2022, 03:14:59 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on June 07, 2022, 02:59:08 PM
Started watching Narco's, don't know why I didn't start it earlier!

Narcos is a great show and narcos mexico is pretty good too. Im still undecided if Pedro Pascal is actually a good actor or not though.

He is excellent in Narcos.

He is not cut out for comedy though (intentional or not, Wonder Woman 2  :)).
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: J70 on June 16, 2022, 10:04:39 PM
Been watching the Danny Boyle thing on the Sex Pistols.

Entertaining enough, even if questionable in terms of the historical accuracy.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on June 17, 2022, 01:07:06 PM
Quote from: J70 on June 16, 2022, 10:04:39 PM
Been watching the Danny Boyle thing on the Sex Pistols.

Entertaining enough, even if questionable in terms of the historical accuracy.
Thought it was excellent, tailed off a bit in pacing in last 2 episodes imo but a very good watch.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on June 18, 2022, 11:57:59 PM
Binged The Lazarus Project on Sky. No hype, very little publicity and it was excellent. Requires acceptance of a stretching it premise but if you can do that it's really really good.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tbrick18 on June 20, 2022, 11:30:31 AM
Quote from: J70 on June 16, 2022, 10:04:39 PM
Been watching the Danny Boyle thing on the Sex Pistols.

Entertaining enough, even if questionable in terms of the historical accuracy.

I heard an interview recently with John Lydon where he said it had no input from him at all and that it was not a true reflection on things.
He said he got a call to say it was being done and he wasnt asked for input or given a chance to review. Apparantly his wife has dimentia and he is caring for her and so couldn't cope with taking on a law suit against it.
So I guess its to be taken with a pinch of salt.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on June 22, 2022, 11:39:45 AM
Watched the new series of Borgen and have to say I really enjoyed it. Very current storyline with lots of twists and turns would definitely recommend.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on June 22, 2022, 01:07:41 PM
Binged The Boys there, really enjoyed it.  Only recently realised that the main character was Meg Ryan and Dennis Quaid's son.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Rudi on June 25, 2022, 12:05:16 AM
The Secret on Netflix. Fact is stranger than fiction, about the double murder in Coleraine is worth a watch. Utterly bizarre,  cold & calculated to a point.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on June 25, 2022, 12:12:52 AM
Thats the way we work up round here Rudi. U ever wanna  visit just give us the heads up we try keep you sweet but no promises










😃
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Rudi on June 25, 2022, 12:25:04 AM
Just thought it was the Baptists, Fenians too hi :-X
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on June 25, 2022, 12:33:31 AM
Tis grand you should be fine. Just fone thro beforehand. ask for jibbajabba 😊
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Rudi on June 25, 2022, 10:37:23 PM
Quote from: Rudi on June 25, 2022, 12:05:16 AM
The Secret on Netflix. Fact is stranger than fiction, about the double murder in Coleraine is worth a watch. Utterly bizarre,  cold & calculated to a point.

Finished the 4 episodes this evening, had my first lazy weekend since having Covid in February. Definitely worth a watch, Nesbitt plays central character very well, mental stuff but worth a watch. Can remember watching news reports, spotlight back in the day. Yer man was cold, calculated, almost got away with it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on June 26, 2022, 12:38:53 AM
We Own This City
Thought it was very good and made by the writers from The Wire. I love a good corrupt cop show!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on June 26, 2022, 01:01:40 AM
Quote from: JimStynes on June 26, 2022, 12:38:53 AM
We Own This City
Thought it was very good and made by the writers from The Wire. I love a good corrupt cop show!
I'm looking forward to watching it. About a year ago I followed the BBC (7 part) podcast on the story, called 'Bad Cops'
and was hooked.
The byline to the podcast was,  and why do good cops go bad?
my answer, because they weren't good to begin with.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on July 06, 2022, 10:28:29 PM
Boys from the Blackstuff just started on bbc4. Not sure if ive the headspace for it but just givin the heads up to anyone whos never seen it. Quality. But grim
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Saffrongael on July 06, 2022, 10:31:04 PM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on July 06, 2022, 10:28:29 PM
Boys from the Blackstuff just started on bbc4. Not sure if ive the headspace for it but just givin the heads up to anyone whos never seen it. Quality. But grim

Yeah was going to post this earlier 👍
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on July 06, 2022, 10:37:03 PM
Better Call Saul 6th and final season will be resuming soon after a hiatus, episodes 8 -13 will be aired from July 11th onward

Episode 7 was just class, one of the best from the series, though it should have been called "Howard's End".
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on July 06, 2022, 10:41:29 PM
On season three of Narcos Mexico... I'm nearly thinking it's better than the Colombian
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on July 06, 2022, 10:49:34 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on July 06, 2022, 10:41:29 PM
On season three of Narcos Mexico... I'm nearly thinking it's better than the Colombian

I remember thinking Mexico would be crap but it turned out better.

So many things that are going to be revealed in these last few BCS episodes.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on July 07, 2022, 07:54:07 AM
Quote from: Rudi on June 25, 2022, 10:37:23 PM
Quote from: Rudi on June 25, 2022, 12:05:16 AM
The Secret on Netflix. Fact is stranger than fiction, about the double murder in Coleraine is worth a watch. Utterly bizarre,  cold & calculated to a point.

Finished the 4 episodes this evening, had my first lazy weekend since having Covid in February. Definitely worth a watch, Nesbitt plays central character very well, mental stuff but worth a watch. Can remember watching news reports, spotlight back in the day. Yer man was cold, calculated, almost got away with it.

Saw it years ago on ITV and thought it was very good. Your one's accent is a tad questionable but whole show gives a good insight into what some people in some of those bible thumping communities are like.

Bad bastards the pair of them.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on July 30, 2022, 12:02:58 PM
Breeders on Sky is just so good, S3 a bit of a rollercoaster.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Norf Tyrone on July 30, 2022, 11:23:00 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on July 06, 2022, 10:41:29 PM
On season three of Narcos Mexico... I'm nearly thinking it's better than the Colombian

Thought the same. Said I'd endure it but it turned out superb.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on August 06, 2022, 12:02:31 AM
Finished Black Bird on Apple there tonight. Would definitely recommend.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on August 06, 2022, 01:02:48 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on August 06, 2022, 12:02:31 AM
Finished Black Bird on Apple there tonight. Would definitely recommend.

Same here. Brilliant show!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on August 06, 2022, 03:50:27 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on August 06, 2022, 01:02:48 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on August 06, 2022, 12:02:31 AM
Finished Black Bird on Apple there tonight. Would definitely recommend.

Same here. Brilliant show!
Larry reminded me of you.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tbrick18 on August 08, 2022, 12:18:00 PM
Better Call Saul is having a really good season.
First real explicit cross-over into Breaking Bad in the last episode I watched.

Also just started watching Bosch. 2 episodes in and it seems really good.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on August 08, 2022, 12:28:38 PM
Quote from: tbrick18 on August 08, 2022, 12:18:00 PM
Better Call Saul is having a really good season.
First real explicit cross-over into Breaking Bad in the last episode I watched.

Also just started watching Bosch. 2 episodes in and it seems really good.

This season of Better Call Saul has been brilliant. A real slow burner, but really enjoyable.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: thewobbler on August 08, 2022, 12:34:55 PM
Bosch is the same shite we've seen a hundred times before. It just suffers from the same problem as so many of these series, in that the lead actor implausibly ends up in the exact right place at the right time any time the plot needs to move forward, and when he is dropped into a tricky situation (usually just after moodily ignoring orders and going off grid with no access to comms) can somehow outwit, outfight and outshoot squadrons of trained elite killers.

All this shit was played to death 50 years ago by James Bond. I can't do it any more.

Jack Ryan and the Old Man other recent examples of shows I'd to turn off for same reasons.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: BrotherMore6592 on August 08, 2022, 12:37:10 PM
Anatomy of a scandal on Netflix brilliant
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on August 08, 2022, 12:50:58 PM
Quote from: BrotherMore6592 on August 08, 2022, 12:37:10 PM
Anatomy of a scandal on Netflix brilliant

Completely disagree. Absolute shite. Camera "trickery" wears thin inside the first episode.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on August 08, 2022, 06:49:32 PM
Quote from: tbrick18 on August 08, 2022, 12:18:00 PM
Better Call Saul is having a really good season.
First real explicit cross-over into Breaking Bad in the last episode I watched.

Also just started watching Bosch. 2 episodes in and it seems really good.
Bosch is a class series wonderfully set in LA, the lead actor Titus just steps into Bosch's considerable shoes and gives added nuances to the character of the novel. I see Series 7 has been out  for a few weeks.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on August 08, 2022, 07:53:35 PM
Found Bosch got very samey after 2 seasons so haven't watched it since.

It was grand I enjoyed the first 2 series but just wasn't for me.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on August 08, 2022, 11:17:48 PM
Quote from: screenexile on August 08, 2022, 07:53:35 PM
Found Bosch got very samey after 2 seasons so haven't watched it since.

It was grand I enjoyed the first 2 series but just wasn't for me.
In the book series the Bosch character does evolve/mature accordingly to life experiences, which is unusual in the genre, this  aspect does not feature in the tv drama where Bosch is basically the same intense, driven, taciturn guy throughout. I wonder what Michael Mann could have made with Bosch if he had directed a series.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on August 12, 2022, 02:31:35 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on August 06, 2022, 03:50:27 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on August 06, 2022, 01:02:48 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on August 06, 2022, 12:02:31 AM
Finished Black Bird on Apple there tonight. Would definitely recommend.

Same here. Brilliant show!
Larry reminded me of you.
Nah, Larry reminded me of you  :D

This was an intense drama, probably if you knew what was coming you'd avoid it like the plague, but after viewing it  all the way through I'm glad I stuck with it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: J70 on August 12, 2022, 12:21:07 PM
We started watching "What we do in the shadows" recently.

Actually, the wife did, and after initial skepticism, I got sucked in.

Very funny so far (we're at start of Season 3). And great concept - fish out of water thing with vampires who originated in past centuries Europe trying to make it in modern day Staten Island.




Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on August 12, 2022, 01:21:36 PM
Watched the first episode of The Sandman. Dunno if I'm intrigued or just a load of nonsense. Has been getting great reviews though.

It's very...Gaiman alright.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on August 12, 2022, 05:07:58 PM
Who killed the KLF - available on Sky Documentaries

If you're thinking, oh that might be interesting - it f**king is. Wasn't a huge fan back in the day but it's a hugely interesting Documentary.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on August 12, 2022, 07:04:23 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on August 12, 2022, 05:07:58 PM
Who killed the KLF - available on Sky Documentaries

If you're thinking, oh that might be interesting - it f**king is. Wasn't a huge fan back in the day but it's a hugely interesting Documentary.

Caught most of it Benny. Quite a bit of craziness even before the burning of the ££. Caught quite a backlash after that righrly so probably. Weird couple almost like they were trying to outdo each other with crazy shit. Couple great tunes though 😊
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on August 12, 2022, 09:45:16 PM
They were 2 originals that's for sure! I do think they considered themselves artists more than anything. Cute enough too, owned & produced everything themselves. Very funny documentary at times as well
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on August 12, 2022, 10:18:53 PM
Made a clean fortune then literally gave all away/burned.

Then deleted the whole library so no ongoing revenue or have they since relented?!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on August 13, 2022, 11:11:45 AM
They must have mellowed in old age, see some stuff on Amazon music now
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Rudi on August 14, 2022, 10:23:56 PM
Train wreck Woodstock 1999 on Netflix worth a watch.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on August 18, 2022, 02:45:39 AM
Better Call Saul Spoiler spoiler alert, so feck off if you haven't been keeping up with the kardashians.



I'm slow, I'm still processing the last 2 episodes  of BCS



Mod5:  You are correct...you are slow.

Spoilers not allowed and edited out.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on August 18, 2022, 08:11:27 AM
Quote from: Main Street on August 18, 2022, 02:45:39 AM
Better Call Saul Spoiler spoiler alert, so feck off if you haven't been keeping up with the kardashians.



I'm slow, I'm still processing the last 2 episodes  of BCS



Mod5:  You are correct...you are slow.

Spoilers not allowed and edited out.

Two amazing episodes, happy with how it all ended to be honest.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on August 18, 2022, 09:21:49 AM
Quote from: Main Street on August 12, 2022, 02:31:35 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on August 06, 2022, 03:50:27 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on August 06, 2022, 01:02:48 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on August 06, 2022, 12:02:31 AM
Finished Black Bird on Apple there tonight. Would definitely recommend.

Same here. Brilliant show!
Larry reminded me of you.
Nah, Larry reminded me of you  :D

This was an intense drama, probably if you knew what was coming you'd avoid it like the plague, but after viewing it  all the way through I'm glad I stuck with it.

Finished Black Bird last night and really enjoyed it well worth the watch.

Started watching Community again it's very funny maybe not up everyone's street but easy watching for a sitcom at 20 mins an episode.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on August 18, 2022, 11:13:44 AM
Black Bird has been the best show i've watched in a wee while.  It had a Mindhunter feel about it.

Looking forward to House of the Dragon in the coming days.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on August 18, 2022, 11:17:13 AM
Quote from: lurganblue on August 18, 2022, 11:13:44 AM
Black Bird has been the best show i've watched in a wee while.  It had a Mindhunter feel about it.

Looking forward to House of the Dragon in the coming days.

Mindhunter a level above though, unbelievable show.

Westworld has to be one of the most disappointing shows I have watched, turned pure dirt.  Don't even know what is going on in it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on August 18, 2022, 11:28:38 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on August 18, 2022, 11:17:13 AM
Quote from: lurganblue on August 18, 2022, 11:13:44 AM
Black Bird has been the best show i've watched in a wee while.  It had a Mindhunter feel about it.

Looking forward to House of the Dragon in the coming days.

Mindhunter a level above though, unbelievable show.

Westworld has to be one of the most disappointing shows I have watched, turned pure dirt.  Don't even know what is going on in it.

Still cant believe they cancelled it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on August 18, 2022, 12:09:42 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on August 18, 2022, 08:11:27 AM
Quote from: Main Street on August 18, 2022, 02:45:39 AM
Better Call Saul Spoiler spoiler alert, so feck off if you haven't been keeping up with the kardashians.



I'm slow, I'm still processing the last 2 episodes  of BCS



Mod5:  You are correct...you are slow.

Spoilers not allowed and edited out.

Two amazing episodes, happy with how it all ended to be honest.

A brilliant, brilliant show. Best thing that has been on TV for quite a while.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on August 18, 2022, 12:11:01 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on August 18, 2022, 11:17:13 AM
Quote from: lurganblue on August 18, 2022, 11:13:44 AM
Black Bird has been the best show i've watched in a wee while.  It had a Mindhunter feel about it.

Looking forward to House of the Dragon in the coming days.

Mindhunter a level above though, unbelievable show.

Westworld has to be one of the most disappointing shows
I have watched, turned pure dirt.  Don't even know what is going on in it.

First 2 seasons was enough... I don't know where da f**k its going now, I've them recorded but maybe not watch it

El Chapo is great
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: thewobbler on August 18, 2022, 12:18:57 PM
The problem inherent in Westworld is that is not a story. It's just an idea. Mega  budgets initially can recruit brilliant actors and outlandish sets to mask the lack of a story. But before long, the concept just fades out.

I credited Lost with signalling a change in viewing habits, so that shows like this end sooner rather than later nowadays. But Westworld keeps going. I don't know how.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on August 18, 2022, 03:26:32 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on August 18, 2022, 11:28:38 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on August 18, 2022, 11:17:13 AM
Quote from: lurganblue on August 18, 2022, 11:13:44 AM
Black Bird has been the best show i've watched in a wee while.  It had a Mindhunter feel about it.

Looking forward to House of the Dragon in the coming days.

Mindhunter a level above though, unbelievable show.

Westworld has to be one of the most disappointing shows I have watched, turned pure dirt.  Don't even know what is going on in it.

Still cant believe they cancelled it.

Mindhunter was never officially cancelled, hopefully be a third season at some point.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: J70 on August 18, 2022, 04:08:41 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on August 18, 2022, 11:17:13 AM
Quote from: lurganblue on August 18, 2022, 11:13:44 AM
Black Bird has been the best show i've watched in a wee while.  It had a Mindhunter feel about it.

Looking forward to House of the Dragon in the coming days.

Mindhunter a level above though, unbelievable show.

Westworld has to be one of the most disappointing shows I have watched, turned pure dirt.  Don't even know what is going on in it.

I'd been waiting for episodes to accumulate before starting Season 4.

I guess its not worth bothering with then?

I'd enjoyed the first three seasons.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on August 18, 2022, 04:31:35 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on August 18, 2022, 12:18:57 PM
The problem inherent in Westworld is that is not a story. It's just an idea. Mega  budgets initially can recruit brilliant actors and outlandish sets to mask the lack of a story. But before long, the concept just fades out.

I credited Lost with signalling a change in viewing habits, so that shows like this end sooner rather than later nowadays. But Westworld keeps going. I don't know how.
In reference to Lost, there's a show on Sky Sci fi called From that is from the same stable as Lost, its started off pretty good to be fair but I can forsee 7 or 8 series of tail chasing. It is pretty good tho.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on August 22, 2022, 01:09:45 AM
Black Bird on Apple+ is great
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on August 22, 2022, 01:41:19 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on August 18, 2022, 04:31:35 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on August 18, 2022, 12:18:57 PM
The problem inherent in Westworld is that is not a story. It's just an idea. Mega  budgets initially can recruit brilliant actors and outlandish sets to mask the lack of a story. But before long, the concept just fades out.

I credited Lost with signalling a change in viewing habits, so that shows like this end sooner rather than later nowadays. But Westworld keeps going. I don't know how.
In reference to Lost, there's a show on Sky Sci fi called From that is from the same stable as Lost, its started off pretty good to be fair but I can forsee 7 or 8 series of tail chasing. It is pretty good tho.
Similar to that we started watching something called The Resort and my patience wore very thin after a few episodes but the missus has stuck with it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on August 23, 2022, 02:34:22 AM
Quote from: Main Street on August 18, 2022, 02:45:39 AM
Better Call Saul Spoiler spoiler alert, so feck off if you haven't been keeping up with the kardashians.



I'm slow, I'm still processing the last 2 episodes  of BCS



Mod5:  You are correct...you are slow.

Spoilers not allowed and edited out.
If spoilers are not allowed with a warning, where is that indicated?  and what I wrote, was it actually a spoiler? I do not think so. However I did I write spoiler alert, it was  well flagged in advance.  In fact what I did input was not a spoiler at all, I did not reveal anything. Was it just because I wrote spoiler alert in advance?  And was there a need to input the  erroneous insult   "you are slow"?
is there not a board etiquette about personal insults? 
I opine that you have not only overstepped the bounds of moderation by censoring my post but also have offered an insult.
.
Where is Ziggy when you really really him?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: GAABoardMod5 on August 23, 2022, 03:57:15 AM
Quote from: Main Street on August 23, 2022, 02:34:22 AM
Quote from: Main Street on August 18, 2022, 02:45:39 AM
Better Call Saul Spoiler spoiler alert, so feck off if you haven't been keeping up with the kardashians.



I'm slow, I'm still processing the last 2 episodes  of BCS



Mod5:  You are correct...you are slow.

Spoilers not allowed and edited out.
If spoilers are not allowed with a warning, where is that indicated?  and what I wrote, was it actually a spoiler? I do not think so. However I did I write spoiler alert, it was  well flagged in advance.  In fact what I did input was not a spoiler at all, I did not reveal anything. Was it just because I wrote spoiler alert in advance?  And was there a need to input the  erroneous insult   "you are slow"?
is there not a board etiquette about personal insults? 
I opine that you have not only overstepped the bounds of moderation by censoring my post but also have offered an insult.
.
Where is Ziggy when you really really him?

Spoilers not allowed...warnings or not.

You did label yourself as lacking speed...it would indeed be an insult if I stated that without prompting, but as they say in court, you opened that door yourself.

Opine that.

I'm sure Ziggy will be in touch on your behalf.

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on August 23, 2022, 04:51:20 AM
Does SMF have a spoiler function that could be added on to the board?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on August 23, 2022, 12:43:31 PM
Quote from: GAABoardMod5 on August 23, 2022, 03:57:15 AM
Quote from: Main Street on August 23, 2022, 02:34:22 AM
Quote from: Main Street on August 18, 2022, 02:45:39 AM
Better Call Saul Spoiler spoiler alert, so feck off if you haven't been keeping up with the kardashians.



I'm slow, I'm still processing the last 2 episodes  of BCS



Mod5:  You are correct...you are slow.

Spoilers not allowed and edited out.
If spoilers are not allowed with a warning, where is that indicated?  and what I wrote, was it actually a spoiler? I do not think so. However I did I write spoiler alert, it was  well flagged in advance.  In fact what I did input was not a spoiler at all, I did not reveal anything. Was it just because I wrote spoiler alert in advance?  And was there a need to input the  erroneous insult   "you are slow"?
is there not a board etiquette about personal insults? 
I opine that you have not only overstepped the bounds of moderation by censoring my post but also have offered an insult.
.
Where is Ziggy when you really really him?

Spoilers not allowed...warnings or not.

You did label yourself as lacking speed...it would indeed be an insult if I stated that without prompting, but as they say in court, you opened that door yourself.

Opine that.

I'm sure Ziggy will be in touch on your behalf.
I do realise that higher standards are expected from Monaghan posters, and we have to carry a burden of extra responsibility, but where is it written down that a spoiler alert is not allowed?
Not that I am admitting that I actually inputted a spoiler.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on August 23, 2022, 01:36:56 PM
Monaghan people think at the same speed as they talk.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Targetman on August 24, 2022, 11:23:40 PM
Watching The Wire, Stringer just got whacked, bad shit!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: An Watcher on August 24, 2022, 11:27:43 PM
Collins Cold Case, not bad.  Interesting. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: clarshack on August 25, 2022, 12:09:07 AM
I didn't like the last episode of BCS, it was unrealistic.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: From the Bunker on August 25, 2022, 12:44:14 AM
Quote from: clarshack on August 25, 2022, 12:09:07 AM
I didn't like the last episode of BCS, it was unrealistic.

The final episode was very underwhelming! I Never took to Rhea Seehorn's character Kim Wexler, it was like constantly being reminded of a bad day at work. Her life just bordered on misery!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on August 25, 2022, 02:24:10 PM
Quote from: Targetman on August 24, 2022, 11:23:40 PM
Watching The Wire, Stringer just got whacked, bad shit!!

The good news is that you're now on to the greatest season of television history.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: clarshack on August 25, 2022, 02:48:46 PM
Quote from: From the Bunker on August 25, 2022, 12:44:14 AM
Quote from: clarshack on August 25, 2022, 12:09:07 AM
I didn't like the last episode of BCS, it was unrealistic.

The final episode was very underwhelming! I Never took to Rhea Seehorn's character Kim Wexler, it was like constantly being reminded of a bad day at work. Her life just bordered on misery!

Yes I could never warm to her either.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: naka on August 25, 2022, 03:01:48 PM
Quote from: Targetman on August 24, 2022, 11:23:40 PM
Watching The Wire, Stringer just got whacked, bad shit!!
stringer bell was some boy
the wire save for series 2 was simply sensational 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on August 25, 2022, 03:08:46 PM
Quote from: Targetman on August 24, 2022, 11:23:40 PM
Watching The Wire, Stringer just got whacked, bad shit!!
Spoiler!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on August 25, 2022, 04:12:47 PM
Quote from: naka on August 25, 2022, 03:01:48 PM
Quote from: Targetman on August 24, 2022, 11:23:40 PM
Watching The Wire, Stringer just got whacked, bad shit!!
stringer bell was some boy
the wire save for series 2 was simply sensational

Series 2 was fantastic you heathen
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: thewobbler on August 25, 2022, 04:14:41 PM
Season 2 is the glue, the very root of the story, and the most watchable on repeat viewings.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: An Watcher on September 24, 2022, 04:56:36 PM
Dahmer on Netflix is excellent so far
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: joemamas on September 24, 2022, 05:23:14 PM
Quote from: An Watcher on September 24, 2022, 04:56:36 PM
Dahmer on Netflix is excellent so far

for a skinny buck, he had some appetite
Wait I will get my coat !
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: RedHand88 on September 25, 2022, 12:05:14 PM
House of the Dragon is very enjoyable. It's not the kind of show you'd have on as background noise though. Need to focus on what they're saying with all the people and place names but it's worth your time.

Rings of power on the other hand is not. Poor writing, slow pace, mostly poor acting and they've made Galadriel, the main protagonist, an insufferable unlikeable brat.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Ed Ricketts on September 25, 2022, 06:03:35 PM
Quote from: RedHand88 on September 25, 2022, 12:05:14 PM
House of the Dragon is very enjoyable. It's not the kind of show you'd have on as background noise though. Need to focus on what they're saying with all the people and place names but it's worth your time.

Rings of power on the other hand is not. Poor writing, slow pace, mostly poor acting and they've made Galadriel, the main protagonist, an insufferable unlikeable brat.

Complete opposite for me.

RoP building a much richer world and is only getting going. It could yet be anything.

HotD is like a boardroom version of GoT. More riding, more violence, more dragons, more incest. It needs to start doing something different or there's just no point to it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: RedHand88 on September 25, 2022, 07:23:51 PM
Quote from: Ed Ricketts on September 25, 2022, 06:03:35 PM
Quote from: RedHand88 on September 25, 2022, 12:05:14 PM
House of the Dragon is very enjoyable. It's not the kind of show you'd have on as background noise though. Need to focus on what they're saying with all the people and place names but it's worth your time.

Rings of power on the other hand is not. Poor writing, slow pace, mostly poor acting and they've made Galadriel, the main protagonist, an insufferable unlikeable brat.

Complete opposite for me.

RoP building a much richer world and is only getting going. It could yet be anything.

HotD is like a boardroom version of GoT. More riding, more violence, more dragons, more incest. It needs to start doing something different or there's just no point to it.

I'd be a huge Tolkien fan which is maybe skewing how I see RoP. Nothing is making sense from a lore point of view. Mithril being a silmaril was a huge wtf moment and was the last straw for me.
Galadriel is portrayed as a horrible person who throws a strop anytime she doesn't get her way (which is alot). It's not the way Tolkien portrays her at all.

Even the lore thing aside, there are writing issues.  I dont get it when they denounce Galadriel/Halbrand as a threat to Numenor etc, then 1 episode later they are following them into a blind battle they know nothing about?   :o

It is very pretty though, the scenery shots are nice, though I've seen there are replicated extras in crowds of 100 which is unforgiveable with a show this expensive.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on September 25, 2022, 07:46:47 PM
Quote from: RedHand88 on September 25, 2022, 07:23:51 PM
Quote from: Ed Ricketts on September 25, 2022, 06:03:35 PM
Quote from: RedHand88 on September 25, 2022, 12:05:14 PM
House of the Dragon is very enjoyable. It's not the kind of show you'd have on as background noise though. Need to focus on what they're saying with all the people and place names but it's worth your time.

Rings of power on the other hand is not. Poor writing, slow pace, mostly poor acting and they've made Galadriel, the main protagonist, an insufferable unlikeable brat.

Complete opposite for me.

RoP building a much richer world and is only getting going. It could yet be anything.

HotD is like a boardroom version of GoT. More riding, more violence, more dragons, more incest. It needs to start doing something different or there's just no point to it.

I'd be a huge Tolkien fan which is maybe skewing how I see RoP. Nothing is making sense from a lore point of view. Mithril being a silmaril was a huge wtf moment and was the last straw for me.
Galadriel is portrayed as a horrible person who throws a strop anytime she doesn't get her way (which is alot). It's not the way Tolkien portrays her at all.

Even the lore thing aside, there are writing issues.  I dont get it when they denounce Galadriel/Halbrand as a threat to Numenor etc, then 1 episode later they are following them into a blind battle they know nothing about?   :o

It is very pretty though, the scenery shots are nice, though I've seen there are replicated extras in crowds of 100 which is unforgiveable with a show this expensive.

Get what you are saying watching it hoping it will bring you back in, they said it would take a few episodes to lay the land as such...

I read the books as a child and have little memory of them it's been that long, think they brought out (80's) a book which was interactive based on his stories which allowed you to make choices which changed deciding on what path you took..

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on September 25, 2022, 09:17:09 PM
Quote from: RedHand88 on September 25, 2022, 12:05:14 PM
House of the Dragon is very enjoyable. It's not the kind of show you'd have on as background noise though. Need to focus on what they're saying with all the people and place names but it's worth your time.

Rings of power on the other hand is not. Poor writing, slow pace, mostly poor acting and they've made Galadriel, the main protagonist, an insufferable unlikeable brat.

Agree with you on House of the Dragon, brilliant so far. The period of time between episodes obviously enables more material every week though.

The Dahmer show was brilliant.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Ed Ricketts on September 25, 2022, 09:55:23 PM
Quote from: RedHand88 on September 25, 2022, 07:23:51 PM
Quote from: Ed Ricketts on September 25, 2022, 06:03:35 PM
Quote from: RedHand88 on September 25, 2022, 12:05:14 PM
House of the Dragon is very enjoyable. It's not the kind of show you'd have on as background noise though. Need to focus on what they're saying with all the people and place names but it's worth your time.

Rings of power on the other hand is not. Poor writing, slow pace, mostly poor acting and they've made Galadriel, the main protagonist, an insufferable unlikeable brat.

Complete opposite for me.

RoP building a much richer world and is only getting going. It could yet be anything.

HotD is like a boardroom version of GoT. More riding, more violence, more dragons, more incest. It needs to start doing something different or there's just no point to it.

I'd be a huge Tolkien fan which is maybe skewing how I see RoP. Nothing is making sense from a lore point of view. Mithril being a silmaril was a huge wtf moment and was the last straw for me.
Galadriel is portrayed as a horrible person who throws a strop anytime she doesn't get her way (which is alot). It's not the way Tolkien portrays her at all.

Even the lore thing aside, there are writing issues.  I dont get it when they denounce Galadriel/Halbrand as a threat to Numenor etc, then 1 episode later they are following them into a blind battle they know nothing about?   :o

It is very pretty though, the scenery shots are nice, though I've seen there are replicated extras in crowds of 100 which is unforgiveable with a show this expensive.

I'd give RoP more leeway. It's building a world and is still in very early scene setting mode. Definitely feels like a show that has been written with the commitment to five seasons in mind. I'm no expert on the lore, but, as I understand it, the TV show has limited rights access meaning that there's a bit of tweaking and bending of things in order to create a coherent story.

By contrast, HotD gets to piggyback off GoT and doesn't need to bother with scene setting. Even though it's all supposed to be ~200 years prior to GoT, it's just set in the exact same world. So they can get straight stuck into their new set of horrible characters and all their riding and murdering. I'm still waiting for there to be something more to it than that. It's also relentlessly gloomy, with little of GoT's humour.

I enjoy both enough to keep watching, but for me RoP has a much higher ceiling.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JoG2 on September 25, 2022, 11:39:42 PM
Think it was a brave move from the producers of Bloodlands to go full comedy in Season 2, but it's definitely working.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on September 26, 2022, 12:21:33 AM
Quote from: JoG2 on September 25, 2022, 11:39:42 PM
Think it was a brave move from the producers of Bloodlands to go full comedy in Season 2, but it's definitely working.
"Jimmy give us your best evil stare into the distance."
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on September 26, 2022, 01:47:53 AM
That North Sea Connection on at same time on rte aint up to much either. Will still watch to end and will watch Bloodlands thereafter. Glutton for punishment
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on September 26, 2022, 09:23:43 AM
Nesbitt was awful in that Channel 4 Suspect as well, I gave up on it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on September 26, 2022, 09:28:17 AM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on September 26, 2022, 01:47:53 AM
That North Sea Connection on at same time on rte aint up to much either. Will still watch to end and will watch Bloodlands thereafter. Glutton for punishment

never even finished the first series of bloodlands, I'll not endure another
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: thewobbler on September 26, 2022, 09:54:17 AM
I've never seen a series as disjointed as s1 of Bloodlands.

Every episode felt like it had a new writer who hadn't read the previous.

Shocking stuff. How it got recommissioned I'll never know.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on September 26, 2022, 11:54:10 AM
Quote from: thewobbler on September 26, 2022, 09:54:17 AM
I've never seen a series as disjointed as s1 of Bloodlands.

Every episode felt like it had a new writer who hadn't read the previous.

Shocking stuff. How it got recommissioned I'll never know.

Bloodlands is terrible, usually the BBC shows are a different level to ITV etc. so that's why I watched it in the first place.  The locations are terrible and some of the acting is really bad, really bad reflection on NI to outsiders.  That doll Smurfit in the first episode for example kept repeating 'My Colin', was so unrealistic and forced.  Numerous other examples of this throughout the episode too though. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on September 26, 2022, 01:05:30 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on September 26, 2022, 09:54:17 AM
I've never seen a series as disjointed as s1 of Bloodlands.

Every episode felt like it had a new writer who hadn't read the previous.

Shocking stuff. How it got recommissioned I'll never know.
Jed Mercurio's association with it will certainly have helped.

Nesbitt was in a show years ago called Murphy's Law (I think!) which I really liked and he did a good, if cliched, baddie in it but outside of Cold Feet I find him hard to watch.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: trailer on September 26, 2022, 02:37:11 PM
Watched the Lorenskog disappearance on Netflix. I liked it, but might not be for everyone. Something about those Scandinavian shows I quite like.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Kidder81 on September 26, 2022, 10:25:38 PM
Just saw this today for anyone interested

https://www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-lists/best-tv-shows-of-all-time-1234598313/jeopardy-2-1234599051/
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: J70 on September 27, 2022, 12:56:01 PM
Quote from: Kidder81 on September 26, 2022, 10:25:38 PM
Just saw this today for anyone interested

https://www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-lists/best-tv-shows-of-all-time-1234598313/jeopardy-2-1234599051/

Great list, although obviously centred on American television, and like all such lists will have items on which everyone will disagree.

The first three seasons of Fargo were outstanding. Second one is probably the best single season of TV I've every seen. Fourth one didn't quite catch me like the rest.

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on September 27, 2022, 01:17:59 PM
Wouldn't argue with #1. I have never heard of Atlanta in the Top 10.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on September 27, 2022, 02:30:06 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on September 27, 2022, 01:17:59 PM
Wouldn't argue with #1. I have never heard of Atlanta in the Top 10.

I really like it. Very gritty with some real comedic moments definitely worth a watch!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: rosnarun on September 27, 2022, 06:10:33 PM
Quote from: laoislad on August 25, 2022, 03:08:46 PM
Quote from: Targetman on August 24, 2022, 11:23:40 PM
Watching The Wire, Stringer just got whacked, bad shit!!
Spoiler!!
spoler alert

Just catching up with Dallas  it was fecking Kristin
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Aristo 60 on September 29, 2022, 12:08:01 PM
One gripe I have with ROP is that the most primitive race nearly all have bad Irish accents. It feels a bit racist to me - why can't they have russian or australian accents?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on September 29, 2022, 12:20:40 PM
Quote from: Aristo 60 on September 29, 2022, 12:08:01 PM
One gripe I have with ROP is that the most primitive race nearly all have bad Irish accents. It feels a bit racist to me - why can't they have russian or australian accents?

Would that not still be racist to them? They have an accent, so. If you look to be offended then you will be, at anything
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: RedHand88 on September 29, 2022, 12:35:36 PM
Quote from: Aristo 60 on September 29, 2022, 12:08:01 PM
One gripe I have with ROP is that the most primitive race nearly all have bad Irish accents. It feels a bit racist to me - why can't they have russian or australian accents?

https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2022/sep/28/irish-people-have-faced-centuries-of-discrimination-why-are-lord-of-the-rings-accents-so-offensively-bad (https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2022/sep/28/irish-people-have-faced-centuries-of-discrimination-why-are-lord-of-the-rings-accents-so-offensively-bad)

Great article on this here.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Aristo 60 on September 29, 2022, 02:01:20 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on September 29, 2022, 12:20:40 PM
Quote from: Aristo 60 on September 29, 2022, 12:08:01 PM
One gripe I have with ROP is that the most primitive race nearly all have bad Irish accents. It feels a bit racist to me - why can't they have russian or australian accents?

Would that not still be racist to them? They have an accent, so. If you look to be offended then you will be, at anything

It would still be racist, yes, but I'd have no gripe with it
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on September 29, 2022, 02:12:27 PM
Quote from: Aristo 60 on September 29, 2022, 02:01:20 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on September 29, 2022, 12:20:40 PM
Quote from: Aristo 60 on September 29, 2022, 12:08:01 PM
One gripe I have with ROP is that the most primitive race nearly all have bad Irish accents. It feels a bit racist to me - why can't they have russian or australian accents?

Would that not still be racist to them? They have an accent, so. If you look to be offended then you will be, at anything

It would still be racist, yes, but I'd have no gripe with it

So accents allowed? unless its showing them to be ordinary people  ;)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Ed Ricketts on September 29, 2022, 05:10:34 PM
Quote from: RedHand88 on September 29, 2022, 12:35:36 PM
Quote from: Aristo 60 on September 29, 2022, 12:08:01 PM
One gripe I have with ROP is that the most primitive race nearly all have bad Irish accents. It feels a bit racist to me - why can't they have russian or australian accents?

https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2022/sep/28/irish-people-have-faced-centuries-of-discrimination-why-are-lord-of-the-rings-accents-so-offensively-bad (https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2022/sep/28/irish-people-have-faced-centuries-of-discrimination-why-are-lord-of-the-rings-accents-so-offensively-bad)

Great article on this here.

Good read that. Accents have been used as a very lazy shorthand to differentiate in the show. A weak play to an undiscerning US audience.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: thewobbler on October 05, 2022, 12:28:26 PM
Having now turned off The Old Man, Terminal List, and Jack Ryan over the past few months for the same reason, can I ask why why why is American TV obsessed with one man having the vision, strength, technique, and reflexes to take out entire squadrons by himself?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: dec on October 05, 2022, 02:04:18 PM
Watching Bad Sisters (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bad_Sisters_(TV_series)) on Apple TV+, not sure if that is available in Ireland. OK, doesn't take its self too seriously.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on October 05, 2022, 02:07:12 PM
Love life on Netflix, decent wee show
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on October 05, 2022, 08:28:05 PM
Quote from: Aristo 60 on September 29, 2022, 12:08:01 PM
One gripe I have with ROP is that the most primitive race nearly all have bad Irish accents. It feels a bit racist to me - why can't they have russian or australian accents?
I haven't and most probably will not watch ROP
Quote from: Aristo 60 on September 29, 2022, 02:01:20 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on September 29, 2022, 12:20:40 PM
Quote from: Aristo 60 on September 29, 2022, 12:08:01 PM
One gripe I have with ROP is that the most primitive race nearly all have bad Irish accents. It feels a bit racist to me - why can't they have russian or australian accents?

Would that not still be racist to them? They have an accent, so. If you look to be offended then you will be, at anything

It would still be racist, yes, but I'd have no gripe with it
I haven't watched that program and most probably wont.
Have you watched Disney's Dumbo or Lion King? Both IMO  are blatantly racist.  Where the good for nothing crows and bottom feeding Hyenas have black American ghetto accents?
Perhaps in that Irish accent thing you refer to has more to do with ignorant stereotype, than being racist?  'White peoples' racism' doesn't quite meet the standard of racism.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Farrandeelin on October 05, 2022, 08:41:46 PM
The Good Doctor on sky witness is very good.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: thewobbler on October 05, 2022, 09:15:49 PM
The Andor series is on course to be the Star Wars output since Rogue One. Pacing is really good. Story is more human. The action is more realistic (allowing for futuristic weaponry etc). Problem undertones of a western storyline a la the original Star Wars.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: trileacman on October 06, 2022, 04:58:03 PM
Jesus the victim culture about nowadays is taking the piss. I've no love for rings of power in fact it's absolute shite but f**k me anyone insulted by them using Irish accents needs a boot in the hole. Sure they use scottish accents for the fat, beardy, greedy dwarves. Yorkshire accents for the muck savages of men who join the side of evil. The lying/snooby cnuts of elves speak with home counties accents. Literally anyone from any of those places could infer some form of slight or insult by the depiction of the characters using their accent.

The attempts at irish accents are decent, lenny henry and your wans mother excepted. There's a round faced girl from london has it off to a tee. Millions of people are on the brink of starvation in Africa and this is the shite that The Guardain gets in an uproar about.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on October 06, 2022, 05:21:21 PM
I went back and watched Game of Thrones from the start again. I thought it was much better as a binge watch as you remembered the histories & back stories.  I realise now I didnt know what was going on some of the time! Peter Dinklage's Tyrion character is a lot more annoying when you are over exposed to him as well.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gerrykeegan on October 07, 2022, 11:44:16 AM
Trainwreck Woodstock 99 is worth a watch. Three part following W99. FFS it was bedlam. One person who was 14 at the time headed off to it. I can't imagine allowing my 14 year old off to a concert with 250 thousand at it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bigarsedkeeper on October 07, 2022, 12:22:12 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on October 06, 2022, 05:21:21 PM
I went back and watched Game of Thrones from the start again. I thought it was much better as a binge watch as you remembered the histories & back stories.  I realise now I didnt know what was going on some of the time! Peter Dinklage's Tyrion character is a lot more annoying when you are over exposed to him as well.

There was a lot of hype around it and some of the characters which covered a lot of flaws. I think people that binged it enjoyed it more. I read the books so some of the characters didn't look right like Robert and Renly. Series 1 was excellent imho. Some brilliant moments in all series though which made both the show and books worth your time. Tyrion and Ayra are 2 fan favourites that I couldn't warm too.

House of the dragon is well laid out - more like the 1st few series of GOT.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on October 09, 2022, 10:37:01 AM
I see there's a new Adam Curtis documentary out from next Thursday really looking forward to it.

As I'm struck down with feckin Covid I had time to watch Hypernormalisation again. It's a long and heavy watch but it's a serious piece of work that can inform a lot of what's going on today.

As an example you tend to forget the amount of disaster movies that came out before 2001!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Kidder81 on October 09, 2022, 11:09:28 AM
Quote from: screenexile on October 09, 2022, 10:37:01 AM
I see there's a new Adam Curtis documentary out from next Thursday really looking forward to it.

As I'm struck down with feckin Covid I had time to watch Hypernormalisation again. It's a long and heavy watch but it's a serious piece of work that can inform a lot of what's going on today.

As an example you tend to forget the amount of disaster movies that came out before 2001!!

Who tests for Covid these days ? Looking a few handy days off work screen ??  ;)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on October 09, 2022, 06:15:56 PM
😂😂 I had an appointment with the Osteopath and she insists on testing beforehand... I'm well able to work from home so no rest for the wicked!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on October 10, 2022, 11:12:37 PM
They should just give Paddy Considine the Emmy now!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on October 11, 2022, 11:43:43 AM
Quote from: screenexile on October 10, 2022, 11:12:37 PM
They should just give Paddy Considine the Emmy now!!

Ah yeah, top class.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tbrick18 on October 12, 2022, 03:06:45 PM
Quote from: screenexile on October 10, 2022, 11:12:37 PM
They should just give Paddy Considine the Emmy now!!

He's brilliant.

I'm actually really enjoying this series.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Rudi on October 17, 2022, 09:08:36 PM
The Watcher on Netflix is a pretty good show.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on October 17, 2022, 11:01:26 PM
Started 'The Old Man' with Jeff Bridges. Looks promising.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: thewobbler on October 17, 2022, 11:03:33 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on October 17, 2022, 11:01:26 PM
Started 'The Old Man' with Jeff Bridges. Looks promising.

Loved the first episode.

Turned it off for good by the 3rd.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on October 17, 2022, 11:34:06 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on October 17, 2022, 11:03:33 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on October 17, 2022, 11:01:26 PM
Started 'The Old Man' with Jeff Bridges. Looks promising.

Loved the first episode.

Turned it off for good by the 3rd.
:'(

Don't say that you cruel hoor. Episode 2 tomorrow. Without giving away any spoilers was it the preposterousness (is that a word?) of a pensioner "taking care of business"?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Norf Tyrone on October 18, 2022, 01:51:01 AM
Quote from: thewobbler on October 17, 2022, 11:03:33 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on October 17, 2022, 11:01:26 PM
Started 'The Old Man' with Jeff Bridges. Looks promising.

Loved the first episode.

Turned it off for good by the 3rd.

Geezus the first 20 mins was dour, slow and depressing. I turned it off then!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jell 0 Biafra on October 18, 2022, 02:50:11 AM
I'd have thought that would have played well in Tyrone?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on October 18, 2022, 05:00:07 AM
Quote from: Jell 0 Biafra on October 18, 2022, 02:50:11 AM
I'd have thought that would have played well in Tyrone?
;D
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: HiMucker on October 18, 2022, 07:53:43 AM
Quote from: Norf Tyrone on October 18, 2022, 01:51:01 AM
Quote from: thewobbler on October 17, 2022, 11:03:33 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on October 17, 2022, 11:01:26 PM
Started 'The Old Man' with Jeff Bridges. Looks promising.

Loved the first episode.

Turned it off for good by the 3rd.

Geezus the first 20 mins was dour, slow and depressing. I turned it off then!
The last 20 mins of that episode is the opposite. I think it's worth persevering with. Thoguh I think it's one of those shows that it's better not to binge watch. The book is supposed to be very good.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on October 18, 2022, 10:34:39 AM
House of the Dragon has been brilliant, Bloodlands is the worst thing I have watched for a long time and The Old Man was ok.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JoG2 on October 18, 2022, 11:01:21 AM
The Bear - super
Bad Sisters - good
Bloodlands - Season 2, lasted 2 episodes. Brutal
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Ethan Tremblay on October 18, 2022, 11:15:40 AM
House of Dragon has been excellent, as per GOT, the characters are what make the show great. 

Just finished Rings of Power over the weekend.  It is a bit of a mess.  Very slow burner in terms of story, leans heavily on the green screen visuals and just not really interesting.  Labelled as the most expensive show every made, you wonder where all the money went ffs. 

Also watched Karen Pirie with the wife, very very good and would recommend for anyone that loves a good murder mystery type show.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: J70 on October 18, 2022, 12:47:56 PM
Quote from: JoG2 on October 18, 2022, 11:01:21 AM
The Bear - super
Bad Sisters - good
Bloodlands - Season 2, lasted 2 episodes. Brutal

The Bear was excellent.

Thought Bad Sisters was too. That Danish actor who played the John Paul character should get an award.

We've been watching The Patient with Domhnall Gleeson and Steve Carrell. Think the final episode comes out today on Hulu in the US - once I see the finale I'll make a decision on how good it is, as it has been slow, if very interesting (to me), going so far (premise is serial killer kidnaps his shrink and imprisons him in his basement so he could try to "cure" him).
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on October 18, 2022, 04:49:45 PM
Industry S2 back on BBC2 / iplayer, great show if you like Hi finance  & riding. If it hasn't been described as a modern version of This Life I'd be very surprised!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on October 20, 2022, 11:11:29 PM
Finally got round to finishing Obi-Wan Kenobi tonight, started ages ago but lost Disney for while, enjoyed it
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on October 20, 2022, 11:52:18 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on October 18, 2022, 04:49:45 PM
Industry S2 back on BBC2 / iplayer, great show if you like Hi finance  & riding. If it hasn't been described as a modern version of This Life I'd be very surprised!

https://amp.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2020/nov/27/industry-is-the-bbcs-banking-drama-this-life-for-a-new-generation

😂😂😂
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on October 21, 2022, 06:53:00 AM
Bennydorano with the parttime Guardian gig. Well done you 😃
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on October 21, 2022, 07:50:05 AM
Quote from: bennydorano on October 18, 2022, 04:49:45 PM
Industry S2 back on BBC2 / iplayer, great show if you like Hi finance  & riding. If it hasn't been described as a modern version of This Life I'd be very surprised!

Riding you say?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on October 21, 2022, 08:37:32 AM
Gangs of London season 2 out yesterday - first season was brilliant.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Hound on October 28, 2022, 08:47:42 PM
A bit late, but finished PeakyB - loved it. Looking forward to the sequel film.

Surprised about the negative comments re Rings of Power. Presumably that's from LotR fans. I've watched the first 3 episodes and think it's started great. In particular, really enjoying the interaction between the elves and dwarves.  Hope it's not downhill from here.

On a completely different track, I finished the Horsepower series on Amazon. 4 x 1 hour about horse racing trainer Andrew Balding and Irish flat jockey Oisin Murphy. Really enjoyed it. You probably would need at least some minor interest in the sport to enjoy it, but  definitely recommended for anyone in that boat.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Harold Disgracey on October 28, 2022, 09:08:00 PM
Watched the first two episodes of The Peripheral, impressed so far.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on October 28, 2022, 10:26:00 PM
Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities on Netflix, excellent for a Halloween scare.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on October 28, 2022, 11:34:45 PM
Watching Graham Norton ... f**k Bono is a complete dose of shite!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on October 28, 2022, 11:41:46 PM
Quote from: screenexile on October 28, 2022, 11:34:45 PM
Watching Graham Norton ... f**k Bono is a complete dose of shite!!

He could have at least washed his hair!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on October 29, 2022, 01:01:05 AM
Quote from: screenexile on October 28, 2022, 11:34:45 PM
Watching Graham Norton ... f**k Bono is a complete dose of shite!!

Forgot to watch. I dont mind Taylor tho i know she has her haters. Said to meself with her and Bono on it could be interesting 😃
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: AustinPowers on October 29, 2022, 09:43:47 AM
Ah you should have switched over to Tubridy  licking the boots  of the President of the European Central Bank  and the audience applauding her  . 

What was it Christy Moore sang  about Irish people... gombeens and arselickers.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tonto1888 on October 29, 2022, 10:16:57 AM
Yellowstone is amazing. Has anyone else seen it?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: J70 on October 29, 2022, 12:30:39 PM
Quote from: tonto1888 on October 29, 2022, 10:16:57 AM
Yellowstone is amazing. Has anyone else seen it?

I've watched all four seasons and I'm still not sure about it!

It's an interesting and real-life conflict (the competing and conflicting interests in the land and the changing of scenic rural areas as rich city folk move in), but it's a bit over the top with the Dallasesque melodrama and violence.

The presence of Kevin Costner definitely helps.

The wife is from that part of the world, and the landscape is every bit as stunning in real life as it is on the show.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: armaghniac on October 29, 2022, 01:00:36 PM
Quote from: AustinPowers on October 29, 2022, 09:43:47 AM
Ah you should have switched over to Tubridy  licking the boots  of the President of the European Central Bank  and the audience applauding her 

Why shouldn't he? A woman rising to the top of the ECB is as interesting as another former shoplifter who punched a lot of woman.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tonto1888 on October 29, 2022, 01:27:44 PM
Quote from: J70 on October 29, 2022, 12:30:39 PM
Quote from: tonto1888 on October 29, 2022, 10:16:57 AM
Yellowstone is amazing. Has anyone else seen it?

I've watched all four seasons and I'm still not sure about it!

It's an interesting and real-life conflict (the competing and conflicting interests in the land and the changing of scenic rural areas as rich city folk move in), but it's a bit over the top with the Dallasesque melodrama and violence.

The presence of Kevin Costner definitely helps.

The wife is from that part of the world, and the landscape is every bit as stunning in real life as it is on the show.

I love it. Rip is possibly the best character Ive ever seen in any TV show.

Class, it is a part of the world I would love to visit.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on October 29, 2022, 01:56:20 PM
Quote from: screenexile on October 28, 2022, 11:34:45 PM
Watching Graham Norton ... f**k Bono is a complete dose of shite!!
It would have sickened you last night with them all simpering about how great each other was but I couldn't turn it off as was waiting for Alex Scott to remove her coat.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on October 29, 2022, 01:57:53 PM
Hate the format nowadays. So formulaic. Heres my book/new film. And shure while yer on tell us a funny story sure...
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on October 29, 2022, 02:00:04 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on October 29, 2022, 01:56:20 PM
Quote from: screenexile on October 28, 2022, 11:34:45 PM
Watching Graham Norton ... f**k Bono is a complete dose of shite!!
It would have sickened you last night with them all simpering about how great each other was but I couldn't turn it off as was waiting for Alex Scott to remove her coat.

She can keep the gloves? On !! Hope she comes up to Waterstones for book signing  :)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: AustinPowers on October 29, 2022, 03:32:50 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on October 29, 2022, 01:56:20 PM
Quote from: screenexile on October 28, 2022, 11:34:45 PM
Watching Graham Norton ... f**k Bono is a complete dose of shite!!
It would have sickened you last night with them all simpering about how great each other was but I couldn't turn it off as was waiting for Alex Scott to remove her coat.

She won't have felt the benefit when she  went outside afterwards
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on November 01, 2022, 07:35:23 PM
The Watcher on Netflix. Started out decent I thought. Plenty of guessing as to what was true and what was going on. Totally disappointed with how it ended.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lenny on November 01, 2022, 07:39:50 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on November 01, 2022, 07:35:23 PM
The Watcher on Netflix. Started out decent I thought. Plenty of guessing as to what was true and what was going on. Totally disappointed with how it ended.

That's good to know. I didn't even like how it started so good to know it doesn't get better.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on November 01, 2022, 08:25:39 PM
Started Yellowstone yesterday, decent so far.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jell 0 Biafra on November 01, 2022, 09:11:55 PM
Quote from: lenny on November 01, 2022, 07:39:50 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on November 01, 2022, 07:35:23 PM
The Watcher on Netflix. Started out decent I thought. Plenty of guessing as to what was true and what was going on. Totally disappointed with how it ended.

That's good to know. I didn't even like how it started so good to know it doesn't get better.

It gets much, much worse.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on November 01, 2022, 10:05:07 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on November 01, 2022, 08:25:39 PM
Started Yellowstone yesterday, decent so far.
It's very decent, but inevitably turns into soap opera.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: thewobbler on November 01, 2022, 11:13:16 PM
Quote from: Main Street on November 01, 2022, 10:05:07 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on November 01, 2022, 08:25:39 PM
Started Yellowstone yesterday, decent so far.
It's very decent, but inevitably turns into soap opera.

Yup. Stunning cinematography. Rip is an amazing protagonist and antagonist in one. The end of s3 is extraordinary. But the storyline as a constant circle of "someone trying to take their land, nearly doing so, then seen off in an epic bloody battle, which is miraculously is never investigated by legal authorities" is really not much of an upgrade on Phil and Grant holding their grip on the Queen Vic.

That said I'll be tuning in again avidly next week. Can't get enough of Rip doing his thing in great wide open.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on November 02, 2022, 06:13:18 PM
Inside Man on BBC. 4 part series. What a strange show. A prison/crime series that didn't appear to want to take itself too serious.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggy90 on November 02, 2022, 09:44:43 PM
On Netflix: Travelin' Band, the story of Creedance Clearwater Revival. Some great old concert footage on it.
What a voice John Fogerty has.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on November 02, 2022, 09:51:32 PM
Quote from: ziggy90 on November 02, 2022, 09:44:43 PM
On Netflix: Travelin' Band, the story of Creedance Clearwater Revival. Some great old concert footage on it.
What a voice John Fogerty has.

Will definitely be giving that a watch. Cheers
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on November 06, 2022, 05:42:08 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on November 02, 2022, 09:51:32 PM
Quote from: ziggy90 on November 02, 2022, 09:44:43 PM
On Netflix: Travelin' Band, the story of Creedance Clearwater Revival. Some great old concert footage on it.
What a voice John Fogerty has.

Will definitely be giving that a watch. Cheers
Same here, they're a top band.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: johnnycool on November 06, 2022, 06:46:52 PM
Quote from: lenny on November 01, 2022, 07:39:50 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on November 01, 2022, 07:35:23 PM
The Watcher on Netflix. Started out decent I thought. Plenty of guessing as to what was true and what was going on. Totally disappointed with how it ended.

That's good to know. I didn't even like how it started so good to know it doesn't get better.

Persevered right to the end and it petered out terribly with lots of lose ends not finished off but hard to see how they would eek a sequel out of it.

More importantly we're back to the Jungle with a bunch of wannabes ateing anus's and cocks, just another day in Parliament for some it seems...
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on November 07, 2022, 08:04:11 PM
The Bastard son and the devil himself, 3 episodes in and it's been grand, hoping it doesn't all crash down soon but so far so good!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on November 15, 2022, 11:07:58 AM
The Walk-in, 5 part drama about a far right group in England. Stephen Graham as usual puts in a decent performance. Seems everything he does is very watchable.

True story. Hard hitting at times.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on November 15, 2022, 11:14:55 AM
Started The Bear on Star/Disney. Pleasantly surprised so far. Good characters.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Denn Forever on November 15, 2022, 12:07:50 PM
The on BBC about the formation of the SAS looked interesting.  Good soundtrack and comparison with Peaky Blinders.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tonto1888 on November 15, 2022, 01:24:59 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on November 01, 2022, 11:13:16 PM
Quote from: Main Street on November 01, 2022, 10:05:07 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on November 01, 2022, 08:25:39 PM
Started Yellowstone yesterday, decent so far.
It's very decent, but inevitably turns into soap opera.

Yup. Stunning cinematography. Rip is an amazing protagonist and antagonist in one. The end of s3 is extraordinary. But the storyline as a constant circle of "someone trying to take their land, nearly doing so, then seen off in an epic bloody battle, which is miraculously is never investigated by legal authorities" is really not much of an upgrade on Phil and Grant holding their grip on the Queen Vic.

That said I'll be tuning in again avidly next week. Can't get enough of Rip doing his thing in great wide open.

Rip is such a great character
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on November 15, 2022, 02:17:29 PM
Quote from: Denn Forever on November 15, 2022, 12:07:50 PM
The on BBC about the formation of the SAS looked interesting.  Good soundtrack and comparison with Peaky Blinders.

On episode 5, it is very good. Paddy Mayne is great even if the accent comes and goes
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: An Watcher on November 15, 2022, 02:45:24 PM
White Lotus on Sky Atlantic, very different but very good.  Second series in Italy very good so far
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: 93-DY-SAM on November 15, 2022, 03:45:46 PM
Quote from: tonto1888 on November 15, 2022, 01:24:59 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on November 01, 2022, 11:13:16 PM
Quote from: Main Street on November 01, 2022, 10:05:07 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on November 01, 2022, 08:25:39 PM
Started Yellowstone yesterday, decent so far.
It's very decent, but inevitably turns into soap opera.

Yup. Stunning cinematography. Rip is an amazing protagonist and antagonist in one. The end of s3 is extraordinary. But the storyline as a constant circle of "someone trying to take their land, nearly doing so, then seen off in an epic bloody battle, which is miraculously is never investigated by legal authorities" is really not much of an upgrade on Phil and Grant holding their grip on the Queen Vic.

That said I'll be tuning in again avidly next week. Can't get enough of Rip doing his thing in great wide open.

Rip is such a great character

Rip is class. Love Yellowstone. Can't wait to get into Season 5 now just released. Need to finish up 'The Old Man' with Jeff Bridges first which is also a decent shout. 1883 the Yellowstone spin-off is also a good watch. And looking forward to 1923 being released next month. It's a good idea with these Yellowstone prequels. Hard to get the time to watch without sitting up far to late at night.

Anyone watched Tusla King with Sly Stallone? Seems to be getting some decent reviews. From the same guys as Yellowstone and The Sopranos.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: AustinPowers on November 15, 2022, 04:48:32 PM
What are these  programs you speak of?   :o

Does nobody watch normal  TV channels anymore?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: armaghniac on November 15, 2022, 07:19:33 PM
Quote from: AustinPowers on November 15, 2022, 04:48:32 PM
What are these  programs you speak of?   :o

Does nobody watch normal  TV channels anymore?

Some people here have a lot on time on their hands.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: 93-DY-SAM on November 15, 2022, 10:35:59 PM
Quote from: armaghniac on November 15, 2022, 07:19:33 PM
Quote from: AustinPowers on November 15, 2022, 04:48:32 PM
What are these  programs you speak of?   :o

Does nobody watch normal  TV channels anymore?

Some people here have a lot on time on their hands.

Just far too man late nights.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on November 17, 2022, 10:34:18 PM
Really enjoying this series of Taskmaster. A good mix of contestants!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: RedHand88 on November 18, 2022, 01:21:20 PM
Quote from: AustinPowers on November 15, 2022, 04:48:32 PM
What are these  programs you speak of?   :o

Does nobody watch normal  TV channels anymore?

No to be honest, apart from live sport.

Its just so crap and you have to watch it when the TV channel tells you to watch it. Streaming and on demand will only get bigger.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on November 21, 2022, 08:58:47 AM
Watched mammals. James Corden was surprisingly good. The show itself had me interested for 5 episodes and then the last episode was a big steaming turd that just got weird and had a pathetic twist. The previous series I watched was the watcher which was also great until the last episode which stank. I mean do they not have test audiences anymore to get feedback on how crap some of these shows are so they can maybe rectify them before being aired?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on November 21, 2022, 09:08:59 AM
There is nothing more annoying than a shit end to a decent show, you've invested a good few hours to something and they pour out some crap ending to just get it finished, the book or script is probably different altogether but when getting something aired there seems to be differences

Some shows just get pulled altogether and no second series to close off things, Netflix at it all the time
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tbrick18 on November 21, 2022, 10:26:23 AM
Watched 1899 on Netflix.
Weird is how I'd describe it and I can decide if it was brilliant or rubbish.
Looks set up for another season.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on November 21, 2022, 11:33:00 AM
Quote from: tbrick18 on November 21, 2022, 10:26:23 AM
Watched 1899 on Netflix.
Weird is how I'd describe it and I can decide if it was brilliant or rubbish.
Looks set up for another season.

Watch the making of 1899, to be fair I knew what to expect having watch their previous show Dark, how the writers head works is different to your traditional writers
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on November 21, 2022, 05:26:13 PM
Watched that Mammals myself, nothing special, could see the finale coming a long way out.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Wildweasel74 on November 25, 2022, 08:02:26 PM
Toyshow alert 9:30.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on November 25, 2022, 08:33:04 PM
Quote from: Wildweasel74 on November 25, 2022, 08:02:26 PM
Toyshow alert 9:30.

Would watch Love island than watch thon show!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on November 25, 2022, 09:32:31 PM
I despise that Toy Show shite with all my being, always have.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on November 25, 2022, 09:37:22 PM
Quote from: Wildweasel74 on November 25, 2022, 08:02:26 PM
Toyshow alert 9:30.
Looking forward to it! My 3 lads all excited.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on November 25, 2022, 10:14:46 PM
Ah that was brilliant from Caoimhin Kelleher. The young fella will never forget it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tubberman on November 25, 2022, 10:19:45 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on November 25, 2022, 09:32:31 PM
I despise that Toy Show shite with all my being, always have.

Miserable shite
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on November 25, 2022, 10:31:43 PM
Tubridy is a creep. Hard to like.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: armaghniac on November 25, 2022, 11:51:55 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on November 25, 2022, 10:31:43 PM
Tubridy is a creep. Hard to like.

Being that thin is a bit odd.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: snoopdog on November 26, 2022, 12:22:55 AM
My youngest 2 love it. But Tubridy is a hard watch. Cringe from start to finish. Makes it about him as opposed to the kids.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Rudi on November 26, 2022, 06:16:08 PM
Watched it last night with 2 of my younger kids. Cuckoos nest were good,  whole show was spoiled by a fooking ape roaring in the crowd. How the dumb f&ck wasn't told to shut the f up, I'll never know.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Captain Scarlet on November 27, 2022, 09:51:22 AM
The English and Tokyo Vice are both very good on BBC now.
The English looks amazing, really cinematic
Tokyo Vice has a great cast.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tonto1888 on November 27, 2022, 04:16:06 PM
Quote from: Captain Scarlet on November 27, 2022, 09:51:22 AM
The English and Tokyo Vice are both very good on BBC now.
The English looks amazing, really cinematic
Tokyo Vice has a great cast.

The first episode of Tokyo Vice was very good. Whats the English Vice?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on November 27, 2022, 05:14:58 PM
Quote from: tonto1888 on November 27, 2022, 04:16:06 PM
Quote from: Captain Scarlet on November 27, 2022, 09:51:22 AM
The English and Tokyo Vice are both very good on BBC now.
The English looks amazing, really cinematic
Tokyo Vice has a great cast.

The first episode of Tokyo Vice was very good. Whats the English Vice?
The show is called "The English".
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Wildweasel74 on November 27, 2022, 07:00:45 PM
Heard that tube on the toy alright, like what age did he think he was.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on November 27, 2022, 10:46:46 PM
Echoes on Netflix. Pure and utter sh*te
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on November 28, 2022, 01:14:56 PM
Quote from: tonto1888 on November 27, 2022, 04:16:06 PM
Quote from: Captain Scarlet on November 27, 2022, 09:51:22 AM
The English and Tokyo Vice are both very good on BBC now.
The English looks amazing, really cinematic
Tokyo Vice has a great cast.

The first episode of Tokyo Vice was very good. Whats the English Vice?
The first episode was directed by Michael Mann.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: seafoid on November 28, 2022, 01:32:33 PM
Brooklyn nine nine is very good
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tbrick18 on November 28, 2022, 01:47:34 PM
Quote from: seafoid on November 28, 2022, 01:32:33 PM
Brooklyn nine nine is very good

My kids love it.
I can't get into it at all.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tbrick18 on November 28, 2022, 01:48:51 PM
Quote from: snoopdog on November 26, 2022, 12:22:55 AM
My youngest 2 love it. But Tubridy is a hard watch. Cringe from start to finish. Makes it about him as opposed to the kids.

100%

He has ruined that show since he took over.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Taylor on November 28, 2022, 03:57:15 PM
First episode of Tulsa King - Sly the main man in the show.

Decent viewing so far
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on November 29, 2022, 10:39:01 PM
Quote from: Captain Scarlet on November 27, 2022, 09:51:22 AM
The English and Tokyo Vice are both very good on BBC now.
The English looks amazing, really cinematic
Tokyo Vice has a great cast.

Just watching episode 4 of the English... Rafe Spall has been phenomenal. He deserves an award for this episode alone!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on November 29, 2022, 11:37:34 PM
6 episodes in of Barbarians and loving it...

Really decent plot to go with the history of it

And a bitta love interest  :P
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: HiMucker on November 29, 2022, 11:41:22 PM
I absolutely detest reality TV, always think its complete muck, but Im glued to The Traitors on bbc. Loving the psychology of it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: thewobbler on November 29, 2022, 11:47:56 PM
Yellowstone has now more than run its course. Should have killed off at least one of Jamie and Beth when the chance arose. Their interknitted back story is just not enough for the bewildering actions they continue to take with each other. Eastenders.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: trailer on November 30, 2022, 10:06:32 AM
For those with young kids and those of you that don't.... Bluey!

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: imtommygunn on November 30, 2022, 10:16:33 AM
I second bluey.

Anyone watch the end of the walking dead?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: mrdeeds on November 30, 2022, 10:40:11 AM
Quote from: imtommygunn on November 30, 2022, 10:16:33 AM
I second bluey.

Anyone watch the end of the walking dead?

Yeah watched the end. Ok ending but only stuck with it out of pure stubbornness.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: imtommygunn on November 30, 2022, 10:57:41 AM
Same tbh. Last series was a lot better than some of the previous ones.

Apparently two spinoffs now I think.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on November 30, 2022, 11:00:41 AM
Quote from: mrdeeds on November 30, 2022, 10:40:11 AM
Quote from: imtommygunn on November 30, 2022, 10:16:33 AM
I second bluey.

Anyone watch the end of the walking dead?

Yeah watched the end. Ok ending but only stuck with it out of pure stubbornness.

I can never give up on a show and have stuck with some bad ones, The 100, Falling Skies etc. Kept with Walking Dead too, if you are taking the ending in isolation, as if oblivious to intended spin-offs etc., then it was pretty poor and uneventful.

I like Yellowstone but again there doesn't seem to be enough big storylines in the show.  It usually comprises of random miscellaneous strands, that I enjoy, but the lack of gripping storylines probably prevent it from being classed as a top tier show.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: imtommygunn on November 30, 2022, 11:02:28 AM
You didn't mention the biggest time sink of them all - Lost.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: 93-DY-SAM on November 30, 2022, 11:04:18 AM
Quote from: thewobbler on November 29, 2022, 11:47:56 PM
Yellowstone has now more than run its course. Should have killed off at least one of Jamie and Beth when the chance arose. Their interknitted back story is just not enough for the bewildering actions they continue to take with each other. Eastenders.

I have loved the first 4 seasons of Yellowstone but am not particularly enjoying this season. The Jamie/Beth thing is well past its sell-by date. It's moved away from stories around the ranch to all this politics John is involved with now. I'll stick it out as I'm this far in but it isn't the watch it was.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on November 30, 2022, 11:16:52 AM
Quote from: 93-DY-SAM on November 30, 2022, 11:04:18 AM
Quote from: thewobbler on November 29, 2022, 11:47:56 PM
Yellowstone has now more than run its course. Should have killed off at least one of Jamie and Beth when the chance arose. Their interknitted back story is just not enough for the bewildering actions they continue to take with each other. Eastenders.

I have loved the first 4 seasons of Yellowstone but am not particularly enjoying this season. The Jamie/Beth thing is well past its sell-by date. It's moved away from stories around the ranch to all this politics John is involved with now. I'll stick it out as I'm this far in but it isn't the watch it was.

Yep, agree with that. Also, there is no point in Kaycee anymore either - worst use of a character I've seen in a while.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: seafoid on November 30, 2022, 11:18:27 AM
Quote from: tbrick18 on November 28, 2022, 01:47:34 PM
Quote from: seafoid on November 28, 2022, 01:32:33 PM
Brooklyn nine nine is very good

My kids love it.
I can't get into it at all.
My teenager loves it too
I'm getting into it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tonto1888 on November 30, 2022, 11:19:32 AM
Quote from: 93-DY-SAM on November 30, 2022, 11:04:18 AM
Quote from: thewobbler on November 29, 2022, 11:47:56 PM
Yellowstone has now more than run its course. Should have killed off at least one of Jamie and Beth when the chance arose. Their interknitted back story is just not enough for the bewildering actions they continue to take with each other. Eastenders.

I have loved the first 4 seasons of Yellowstone but am not particularly enjoying this season. The Jamie/Beth thing is well past its sell-by date. It's moved away from stories around the ranch to all this politics John is involved with now. I'll stick it out as I'm this far in but it isn't the watch it was.

I think (hope) it is bubbling along nicely and is ready to explode. Could do with wolfgate being over though
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: imtommygunn on November 30, 2022, 11:22:09 AM
Quote from: seafoid on November 30, 2022, 11:18:27 AM
Quote from: tbrick18 on November 28, 2022, 01:47:34 PM
Quote from: seafoid on November 28, 2022, 01:32:33 PM
Brooklyn nine nine is very good

My kids love it.
I can't get into it at all.
My teenager loves it too
I'm getting into it.

I can't stand that show lol.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on November 30, 2022, 11:44:22 AM
Quote from: imtommygunn on November 30, 2022, 11:22:09 AM
Quote from: seafoid on November 30, 2022, 11:18:27 AM
Quote from: tbrick18 on November 28, 2022, 01:47:34 PM
Quote from: seafoid on November 28, 2022, 01:32:33 PM
Brooklyn nine nine is very good

My kids love it.
I can't get into it at all.
My teenager loves it too
I'm getting into it.

I can't stand that show lol.

Its goofy but if my daughter has it on (she's 22 now) I'll watch it
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on November 30, 2022, 01:05:17 PM
Brooklyn 99 is a great easy watching sitcom. Some great comic actors in it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: An Watcher on November 30, 2022, 01:12:20 PM
Let Him Go on Netflix with Kevin Costner.  Thought it was very good
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on November 30, 2022, 01:52:26 PM
Quote from: An Watcher on November 30, 2022, 01:12:20 PM
Let Him Go on Netflix with Kevin Costner.  Thought it was very good

That's a film. Yep, liked it too. Anything with Costner is usually enjoyable.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tbrick18 on December 01, 2022, 09:44:00 AM
Having watched the end of the of The Walking Dead (it was just ok), I decided to revisit Fear the Walking Dead.
Watched first 4 series a couple of years ago I think.
Currently on season 7, post nuclear explosions.
It does a really good job of painting a grim picture, some tense viewing. Actually think it's much better than TWD.

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on December 01, 2022, 11:01:06 AM
Quote from: tbrick18 on December 01, 2022, 09:44:00 AM
Having watched the end of the of The Walking Dead (it was just ok), I decided to revisit Fear the Walking Dead.
Watched first 4 series a couple of years ago I think.
Currently on season 7, post nuclear explosions.
It does a really good job of painting a grim picture, some tense viewing. Actually think it's much better than TWD.

I have persevered with Fear too, gone beyond a joke though.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: 03,05,08 on December 01, 2022, 11:29:23 AM
Andor is fantastic
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on December 01, 2022, 12:31:56 PM
Quote from: 03,05,08 on December 01, 2022, 11:29:23 AM
Andor is fantastic

I enjoyed andor too, first few episodes quite slow but then it improved
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: thebigfella on December 01, 2022, 01:08:23 PM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on December 01, 2022, 12:31:56 PM
Quote from: 03,05,08 on December 01, 2022, 11:29:23 AM
Andor is fantastic

I enjoyed andor too, first few episodes quite slow but then it improved

Its brilliant and probably the best thing since Rogue One or Mandalorian. There are parts of Obi Wan etc... that are great but don't have the same consistency. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on December 01, 2022, 03:01:51 PM
Quote from: 03,05,08 on December 01, 2022, 11:29:23 AM
Andor is fantastic

Oh!? I had heard bad reports so i put it to the back of my list.  I'll have to give it a go then
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: thewobbler on December 01, 2022, 04:17:55 PM
It's the best Star Wars output since 1977 imho.

Now firmly of the belief that the allure of Star Wars isn't about semi-invincible beings who are able to control matter, but is in how "normal" folks get affected by, react to and then counteract the evil empire.

Obi Wan's emphasis on a small set of indestructible characters, was a crock of piss more in character with a Marvel show. Andor is the opposite.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: seafoid on December 01, 2022, 05:12:56 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on December 01, 2022, 04:17:55 PM
It's the best Star Wars output since 1977 imho.

Now firmly of the belief that the allure of Star Wars isn't about semi-invincible beings who are able to control matter, but is in how "normal" folks get affected by, react to and then counteract the evil empire.

Obi Wan's emphasis on a small set of indestructible characters, was a crock of piss more in character with a Marvel show. Andor is the opposite.
I think Star Wars is about psychology
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Never beat the deeler on December 02, 2022, 12:47:09 AM
Quote from: 03,05,08 on December 01, 2022, 11:29:23 AM
Andor is fantastic

Hadn't heard much about Andor. Does it work as a stand-alone, or how well would you need to know the entire back story?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on December 11, 2022, 05:43:05 PM
Someone had put it up before but have watched Traitors on BBC, proper herd mentality lord of the flies stuff, watching people turn on each other is great viewing
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tbrick18 on December 14, 2022, 10:27:19 AM
Just finished watching Wednesday with the kids - Addams family spin off. Quite enjoyable.
Currently watching Peripheral on Prime. I'm about half way through, time travelling, end of the world, paradox type stuff. Decent.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on December 14, 2022, 10:50:43 AM
Quote from: tbrick18 on December 14, 2022, 10:27:19 AM
Just finished watching Wednesday with the kids - Addams family spin off. Quite enjoyable.
Currently watching Peripheral on Prime. I'm about half way through, time travelling, end of the world, paradox type stuff. Decent.

Yes enjoying Peripheral, in fairness it requires no distractions when watching it
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: J70 on December 14, 2022, 12:18:13 PM
Quote from: tbrick18 on December 01, 2022, 09:44:00 AM
Having watched the end of the of The Walking Dead (it was just ok), I decided to revisit Fear the Walking Dead.
Watched first 4 series a couple of years ago I think.
Currently on season 7, post nuclear explosions.
It does a really good job of painting a grim picture, some tense viewing. Actually think it's much better than TWD.

I opted out of TWD after Rick was whisked off in the helicopter. It was deteriorating rapidly in the lead up. Never really got into FTWD after the first season.

Did I miss anything worth investing time going back to see, given the multitude of options available for tv viewing these days?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: armaghniac on December 14, 2022, 01:11:39 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on December 14, 2022, 10:50:43 AM
Quote from: tbrick18 on December 14, 2022, 10:27:19 AM
Just finished watching Wednesday with the kids - Addams family spin off. Quite enjoyable.
Currently watching Peripheral on Prime. I'm about half way through, time travelling, end of the world, paradox type stuff. Decent.

Yes enjoying Peripheral, in fairness it requires no distractions when watching it

So no posting on GAABoard while watching it? That's tough, people could be talking blx and you wouldn't be able to stop them.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on December 14, 2022, 01:14:46 PM
Quote from: armaghniac on December 14, 2022, 01:11:39 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on December 14, 2022, 10:50:43 AM
Quote from: tbrick18 on December 14, 2022, 10:27:19 AM
Just finished watching Wednesday with the kids - Addams family spin off. Quite enjoyable.
Currently watching Peripheral on Prime. I'm about half way through, time travelling, end of the world, paradox type stuff. Decent.

Yes enjoying Peripheral, in fairness it requires no distractions when watching it

So no posting on GAABoard while watching it? That's tough, people could be talking blx and you wouldn't be able to stop them.

No ya dafty! When I'm watching it I'm hardly on here!! I meant no distractions in the house!  Some people just look for it ;D
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on December 14, 2022, 06:16:40 PM
2nd series of white lotus was very good, much better than the first imo.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: J70 on December 14, 2022, 06:27:43 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on December 14, 2022, 06:16:40 PM
2nd series of white lotus was very good, much better than the first imo.

It was excellent, and a cool ending, but I thought the first season shaded it, mainly due to the fun of watching Murray Bartlett at work.

Some scenery in Sicily though!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: An Watcher on December 14, 2022, 08:17:19 PM
Love that show.  Wonder where the next one will be
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on December 14, 2022, 09:28:40 PM
Slow Horses and Tulsa King are very good.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: imtommygunn on December 14, 2022, 10:24:58 PM
Just finished the first series of the white lotus. It's definitely a bit odd but very entertaining.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on December 14, 2022, 11:50:48 PM
Quote from: An Watcher on December 14, 2022, 08:17:19 PM
Love that show.  Wonder where the next one will be
Bundoran.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Baile Brigín 2 on December 15, 2022, 01:30:29 AM
Quote from: Never beat the deeler on December 02, 2022, 12:47:09 AM
Quote from: 03,05,08 on December 01, 2022, 11:29:23 AM
Andor is fantastic

Hadn't heard much about Andor. Does it work as a stand-alone, or how well would you need to know the entire back story?

It's essentially a spy story, as said above, how the empire oppression worked day to day and how resistance to it rose. It would help if you knew SW but definitely can be watched in isolation
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Silver hill on December 15, 2022, 08:10:49 AM
There's a lot of stuff going on in Tommy's head. Epic west on rte1 was superbly crafted.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: 03,05,08 on December 15, 2022, 08:21:30 AM
Quote from: Silver hill on December 15, 2022, 08:10:49 AM
There's a lot of stuff going on in Tommy's head. Epic west on rte1 was superbly crafted.

The dj from Galway would do your head in
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on December 16, 2022, 11:47:44 AM
Loved season 2 of the White Lotus.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: CK_Redhand on December 21, 2022, 09:12:13 PM
"The Island" 3 part documentary from BBC on Irish natural geography is excellent (disclaimer I have only seen the first 2).
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Silver hill on December 21, 2022, 11:12:06 PM
Quote from: gallsman on December 16, 2022, 11:47:44 AM
Loved season 2 of the White Lotus.

Magnificent. Great TV
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: imtommygunn on December 22, 2022, 07:29:26 AM
just finished it - bonkers but very entertaining.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on December 22, 2022, 09:55:05 AM
Almost finished His Dark Materials. I think it's brilliant really enjoying this series!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: An Watcher on December 22, 2022, 10:22:41 AM
Anyone watching The Traitors?  I think it's very good.  Looking forward to the final episode tonight
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on December 22, 2022, 10:34:08 AM
About 5 years too late but Motherland is very, very good.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on December 22, 2022, 11:17:04 AM
Quote from: An Watcher on December 22, 2022, 10:22:41 AM
Anyone watching The Traitors?  I think it's very good.  Looking forward to the final episode tonight

Its brilliant, can't wait for tonight, the guy has played a blinder
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: smort on December 22, 2022, 11:19:38 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on December 22, 2022, 11:17:04 AM
Quote from: An Watcher on December 22, 2022, 10:22:41 AM
Anyone watching The Traitors?  I think it's very good.  Looking forward to the final episode tonight

Its brilliant, can't wait for tonight, the guy has played a blinder

Played a blinder until now maybe

Really hope he can win it all though
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on December 22, 2022, 11:53:37 AM
Quote from: smort on December 22, 2022, 11:19:38 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on December 22, 2022, 11:17:04 AM
Quote from: An Watcher on December 22, 2022, 10:22:41 AM
Anyone watching The Traitors?  I think it's very good.  Looking forward to the final episode tonight

Its brilliant, can't wait for tonight, the guy has played a blinder

Played a blinder until now maybe

Really hope he can win it all though

There's throwing under a bus and then there is him!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: An Watcher on December 22, 2022, 12:42:36 PM
Haha, did ye see the look the welsh doll gave him when he voted for her.  You b#sta^d, with a smile, knowing she couldn't say anything.
They'll all meet up afterwards except him irrespective of who wins
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: An Watcher on December 22, 2022, 11:14:12 PM
Great finish, enjoyed that
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on December 22, 2022, 11:58:14 PM
Quote from: An Watcher on December 22, 2022, 11:14:12 PM
Great finish, enjoyed that

Some finish! Hopefully they don't pick instagram p***k wannabes next time
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on December 29, 2022, 03:07:10 PM
Finished Alice in Borderland last night, 2 series Japanese show, if you liked Squid games then this is a lot better..

Started The Recruit, not bad so far 6/10
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gawa316 on December 29, 2022, 05:36:05 PM
Quote from: Silver hill on December 21, 2022, 11:12:06 PM
Quote from: gallsman on December 16, 2022, 11:47:44 AM
Loved season 2 of the White Lotus.

Magnificent. Great TV

5 eps into the second season...love it...Stiffler's Ma gets on my wick though
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Silver hill on December 30, 2022, 12:17:55 AM
Take a bow TG4, that documentary on Anton o'Toole was fantastic. Just brilliant tv.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: J70 on December 30, 2022, 01:27:05 PM
Quote from: gawa316 on December 29, 2022, 05:36:05 PM
Quote from: Silver hill on December 21, 2022, 11:12:06 PM
Quote from: gallsman on December 16, 2022, 11:47:44 AM
Loved season 2 of the White Lotus.

Magnificent. Great TV

5 eps into the second season...love it...Stiffler's Ma gets on my wick though

I think she is supposed to!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Captain Obvious on December 30, 2022, 01:37:09 PM
Oliver Callan, who is responsible for giving that chap a TV show and thought he was funny in the first place? Awful tripe.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: pbat on December 30, 2022, 01:39:19 PM
Quote from: Captain Obvious on December 30, 2022, 01:37:09 PM
Oliver Callan, who is responsible for giving that chap a TV show and thought he was funny in the first place? Awful tripe.
100% agreed. Not even a great impressionist never mind the writing of the sketches.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: armaghniac on December 30, 2022, 03:58:58 PM
Quote from: Captain Obvious on December 30, 2022, 01:37:09 PM
Oliver Callan, who is responsible for giving that chap a TV show and thought he was funny in the first place? Awful tripe.

A lot of it was poor but the Blame it all on Putin in the end had some merit.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gawa316 on December 30, 2022, 06:13:06 PM
Quote from: J70 on December 30, 2022, 01:27:05 PM
Quote from: gawa316 on December 29, 2022, 05:36:05 PM
Quote from: Silver hill on December 21, 2022, 11:12:06 PM
Quote from: gallsman on December 16, 2022, 11:47:44 AM
Loved season 2 of the White Lotus.

Magnificent. Great TV

5 eps into the second season...love it...Stiffler's Ma gets on my wick though

I think she is supposed to!

I don't mind her being this annoying in the first season
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on December 30, 2022, 06:55:33 PM
Quote from: Never beat the deeler on December 02, 2022, 12:47:09 AM
Quote from: 03,05,08 on December 01, 2022, 11:29:23 AM
Andor is fantastic

Hadn't heard much about Andor. Does it work as a stand-alone, or how well would you need to know the entire back story?
I am the least informed person about most things Star Wars related, eg. just could not get into the Mandelorian series, but this one (Andor) is pitch perfect and the leading cast excellent.
No, you don't need to know anything Star Wars related to appreciate this series.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on January 05, 2023, 10:49:27 PM
Watched Severance on Apple TV, a slow burner but very good, gripping by series finale.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 05, 2023, 11:37:19 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on January 05, 2023, 10:49:27 PM
Watched Severance on Apple TV, a slow burner but very good, gripping by series finale.
Agree. Thought it was excellent.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Hound on January 06, 2023, 09:06:42 AM
Quote from: Main Street on December 30, 2022, 06:55:33 PM
Quote from: Never beat the deeler on December 02, 2022, 12:47:09 AM
Quote from: 03,05,08 on December 01, 2022, 11:29:23 AM
Andor is fantastic

Hadn't heard much about Andor. Does it work as a stand-alone, or how well would you need to know the entire back story?
I am the least informed person about most things Star Wars related, eg. just could not get into the Mandelorian series, but this one (Andor) is pitch perfect and the leading cast excellent.
No, you don't need to know anything Star Wars related to appreciate this series.
I agree. Mandalorian hugely overrated in my opinion. The most boring lead character there's ever been, slow story line and no character development. My other half who would be a bigger Star Wars fan than me gave up, I kept watching, as I tend to grind through even crappy series, and there was usually 1 minute per episode where the little green lad did something funny!

Boba Fett miles better. Lower ratings from critics but higher viewing figures, which I think says a lot. But I think it's a good sign that the third series of Mandalorian will be improved. He showed more signs of life in his appearances in Boba.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on January 06, 2023, 10:05:24 AM
Watching the Ozzy series of Traitors... The Ozzy's are a bit more less reserved lets say than the brits so its been good craic watching the antics of the faithful's  and traitors
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: J70 on January 07, 2023, 04:24:32 PM
The new Madoff documentary on Netflix is well worth a watch.

It would be a compelling watch in most hands given the story, but they did a great job. Myself and the missus watched all four episodes back to back.

Mind-boggling that the imaginary profits had ballooned from around 7 billion at the beginning of the 2000s to 70 billion by 2008 as the money was flowing into his scheme from all over the world!

Had the government done proper investigations when Harry Markopolos raised the alarm on multiple occasions, so many people could have been saved.

And he and his minions basically ended up being the scapegoats for the entire 2008 financial crisis. None of the rest of the Wall St scumbags saw a day in prison.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k31dKoFsniU (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k31dKoFsniU)

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Ghost on January 07, 2023, 09:56:13 PM
Keane making it difficult enough for Tommy Tiernan here.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: An Watcher on January 07, 2023, 10:44:40 PM
Poor enough interview alright although not sure where they got the next guest out of  :o
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tubberman on January 07, 2023, 10:50:42 PM
Quote from: Ghost on January 07, 2023, 09:56:13 PM
Keane making it difficult enough for Tommy Tiernan here.

Roy is a stubborn man and has no intention of giving any personal info, only discusses his professional career really. That hr discussed his first date with the Mrs was the most surprising part
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: AustinPowers on January 07, 2023, 11:03:33 PM
Twas an intriguing  interview all the same.  Few interviewers would ask  the likes of Keane any  questions on family, home life etc.  As much as people want to hear about  his football career , there's probably nothing we haven't heard before.  Even though Keane  kept his cards close to his chest ,  we know a little more about  Keane the man
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ONeill on January 07, 2023, 11:06:57 PM
Think he needed to steer Keane away from the football talk.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: laoislad on January 07, 2023, 11:57:17 PM
Quote from: Tubberman on January 07, 2023, 10:50:42 PM
Quote from: Ghost on January 07, 2023, 09:56:13 PM
Keane making it difficult enough for Tommy Tiernan here.

Roy is a stubborn man and has no intention of giving any personal info, only discusses his professional career really. That hr discussed his first date with the Mrs was the most surprising part
3rd best Irish player ever behind Brady and McGrath.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lenny on January 08, 2023, 07:41:45 AM
Quote from: laoislad on January 07, 2023, 11:57:17 PM
Quote from: Tubberman on January 07, 2023, 10:50:42 PM
Quote from: Ghost on January 07, 2023, 09:56:13 PM
Keane making it difficult enough for Tommy Tiernan here.

Roy is a stubborn man and has no intention of giving any personal info, only discusses his professional career really. That hr discussed his first date with the Mrs was the most surprising part
3rd best Irish player ever behind Brady and McGrath.

What about George Best and Johnny Giles?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tbrick18 on January 09, 2023, 12:07:39 PM
Watched a load of stuff over Christmas hols....

The Recruit - worth a watch, easy watching.
Jack Ryan latest series - good viewing, though I can't warm to the actor portraying Ryan.
Alice in Borderland S2 - Excellent.
Kaleidoscope - Hiest mini series. Very good.
Vikings of Valhalla - tried this, thought it was poor and gave up after about 4 episodes.
Ted Lasso - just brilliant. Some poor enough acting and cheese, but I love it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on January 09, 2023, 08:19:46 PM
Quote from: tbrick18 on January 09, 2023, 12:07:39 PM
Watched a load of stuff over Christmas hols....

The Recruit - worth a watch, easy watching.
Jack Ryan latest series - good viewing, though I can't warm to the actor portraying Ryan.
Alice in Borderland S2 - Excellent.
Kaleidoscope - Hiest mini series. Very good.
Vikings of Valhalla - tried this, thought it was poor and gave up after about 4 episodes.
Ted Lasso - just brilliant. Some poor enough acting and cheese, but I love it.

Kings of Valhalla gets better, the acting was a bit poor at the start but improves as does the story.

Watching the Recruit, as you say easy watch

Alice in Borderland 2 was cracking

Not into Jack Ryan 

Will give Kaleidoscope a go

Currently watching a series on prime with James Franco about a Time Machine/time worm hole sorta thing, been grand so far
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gawa316 on January 09, 2023, 08:45:31 PM
If you like outdoor survival skills stuff, Alone is a good show.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on January 09, 2023, 09:07:27 PM
Quote from: tbrick18 on January 09, 2023, 12:07:39 PM
Watched a load of stuff over Christmas hols....

The Recruit - worth a watch, easy watching.
Jack Ryan latest series - good viewing, though I can't warm to the actor portraying Ryan.
Alice in Borderland S2 - Excellent.
Kaleidoscope - Hiest mini series. Very good.
Vikings of Valhalla - tried this, thought it was poor and gave up after about 4 episodes.
Ted Lasso - just brilliant. Some poor enough acting and cheese, but I love it.
In general the acting is 100% spot on, it is a comic spoof and the actors carry it off with aplomb.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: RedHand88 on January 09, 2023, 09:08:28 PM
Three episodes of Kaleidoscope watched so far (Green, yellow, violet). Its excellent. Great story and the random episode order novelty is a really good idea and works well.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on January 09, 2023, 10:35:12 PM
Yeah I enjoyed the recruit too.

Treason was dogshit.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on January 09, 2023, 10:35:52 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on January 09, 2023, 10:35:12 PM
Yeah I enjoyed the recruit too.

Treason was dogshit.

Was Treason crap? Not bother then
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: BrotherMore6592 on January 09, 2023, 10:49:08 PM
Watched first episode of treason tonight and thought it was very good, but if it's gonna go downhill from here I'll not bother!

Tried to start Severance today, awful.

Banshees of Inisherin also, got 20 mins in and it was awful. Borefest and crap irish accents
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: thewobbler on January 09, 2023, 10:56:41 PM
1923 is properly immense viewing so far.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on January 09, 2023, 10:57:39 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on January 09, 2023, 10:56:41 PM
1923 is properly immense viewing so far.

By the makers of Dark, another German show, husband and wife team
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Hound on January 10, 2023, 04:09:17 PM
Quote from: Main Street on January 09, 2023, 09:07:27 PM
Quote from: tbrick18 on January 09, 2023, 12:07:39 PM
Watched a load of stuff over Christmas hols....

The Recruit - worth a watch, easy watching.
Jack Ryan latest series - good viewing, though I can't warm to the actor portraying Ryan.
Alice in Borderland S2 - Excellent.
Kaleidoscope - Hiest mini series. Very good.
Vikings of Valhalla - tried this, thought it was poor and gave up after about 4 episodes.
Ted Lasso - just brilliant. Some poor enough acting and cheese, but I love it.
In general the acting is 100% spot on, it is a comic spoof and the actors carry it off with aplomb.
Ted Lasso S1 was brilliant.
By S2, they'd done all the jokes, and the storyline they tried to build was mediocre IMO. Watchable, but not a patch on S1.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on January 10, 2023, 05:04:53 PM
Guessing I missed the hype about The Morning Show on Apple TV, only watched S1 there recently, great show, very preachy but good, allstar cast. Just starting S2. (Got 6 months free through Sky rewards,so will watch everything going b4 June!)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on January 10, 2023, 05:26:29 PM
1923 is amazing.  I wasn't expecting much after 1883 as I thought that was just alright. Finished Treason, was decent and Tulsa King was very good.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 10, 2023, 07:26:53 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on January 10, 2023, 05:04:53 PM
Guessing I missed the hype about The Morning Show on Apple TV, only watched S1 there recently, great show, very preachy but good, allstar cast. Just starting S2. (Got 6 months free through Sky rewards,so will watch everything going b4 June!)
Same re. Morning Show. We started it ages ago and wasn't fussed but gave it another rattle at the weekend and on episode 6 now.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: BrotherMore6592 on January 11, 2023, 01:59:48 AM
Started "The Young Pope" with Jude Law tonignt - what the f#£k!!!?? Intriguing but not idea what's going on yet, is it a pisstake, comedy or what!

Started"Dark" also,  the English/American voiceovers on foreign films annoy me. Not great after one episode.

Severance is awful, can't get into it at all.

The Dropout is very good, biopic Based on disgraced Theranos founder Elizabeth holmes

For the rest of January I've earmarked to start:
The leftovers
When they see us
Ted Lasso
American crime story

Any good sports docs or shows? Watched last dance and F1
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Newbridge Exile on January 11, 2023, 09:28:32 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on January 10, 2023, 07:26:53 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on January 10, 2023, 05:04:53 PM
Guessing I missed the hype about The Morning Show on Apple TV, only watched S1 there recently, great show, very preachy but good, allstar cast. Just starting S2. (Got 6 months free through Sky rewards,so will watch everything going b4 June!)
Same re. Morning Show. We started it ages ago and wasn't fussed but gave it another rattle at the weekend and on episode 6 now.
Slow Horse's with Gary Oldman is definitely worth checking out on Apple , excellent show
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on January 11, 2023, 09:56:24 AM
Quote from: Newbridge Exile on January 11, 2023, 09:28:32 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on January 10, 2023, 07:26:53 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on January 10, 2023, 05:04:53 PM
Guessing I missed the hype about The Morning Show on Apple TV, only watched S1 there recently, great show, very preachy but good, allstar cast. Just starting S2. (Got 6 months free through Sky rewards,so will watch everything going b4 June!)
Same re. Morning Show. We started it ages ago and wasn't fussed but gave it another rattle at the weekend and on episode 6 now.
Slow Horse's with Gary Oldman is definitely worth checking out on Apple , excellent show

Brilliant.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: J70 on January 11, 2023, 12:44:10 PM
Started Slow Horses last week. Three episodes in.

Superb stuff so far.

And not just Oldman. Goes without saying that he'd be a riveting watch, but the overall show is excellent. Hope it stays that way!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Look-Up! on January 11, 2023, 06:23:25 PM
My take on Xmas binge and what I've been watching previously.

1923 is excellent.
1883 I have to say I really enjoyed.
Andor was excellent, not my genre and really was expecting to switch off after a quick glance but was hooked immediately.
Yellowstone S5, looking forward to the ending now (and seeing everyone bite a bullet). Maybe gone on 2 seasons too long.
Saw Rings of Power previous month, Have to say I enjoyed it.

Others:
Treason. Watchable. Hinds steals the scenes in far too small a cameo but rest of the actors/characters a bit weak, same as storyline.
Tulsa King. OK, hardly epic but worse shows on TV.
Yellowjackets. meh. Middling just about.

Saw someone recommend The Dropout. Watched it when it came out. Very very good show.

Someone else asking about sports doc. The Kings is a must watch if you like boxing. 4 parter on the Duran/Leonard/Hagler/Hearns rivalry in the 80s.
Watched All or nothing last year too, fly on the wall on Spurs season Jose came in. Didn't think I'd enjoy it but kept watching and it is good.

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on January 15, 2023, 10:50:30 PM
After the bore fest of that Tommy Tiernan interview with empty vessel Roy Keane, it was a return to form for TT this Saturday night with Patrick Kielty and 2 others who he managed to get to their story with ease. It was a good chat with Kielty, though he does suffer somewhat from the nordie syndrome  that  'nordies know better', that 'no one understands us and what we had to go through', and a tad condescending about the Irish ladies football team celebrations in the immediate aftermath of their magnificence in reaching the WC Finals.
Regardless, the show was riveting from beginning to end.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on January 15, 2023, 11:58:47 PM
Quote from: Main Street on January 15, 2023, 10:50:30 PM
After the bore fest of that Tommy Tiernan interview with empty vessel Roy Keane, it was a return to form for TT this Saturday night with Patrick Kielty and 2 others who he managed to get to their story with ease. It was a good chat with Kielty, though he does suffer somewhat from the nordie syndrome  that  'nordies know better', that 'no one understands us and what we had to go through', and a tad condescending about the Irish ladies football team celebrations in the immediate aftermath of their magnificence in reaching the WC Finals.
Regardless, the show was riveting from beginning to end.

On the whiskey then tonight?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: AustinPowers on January 16, 2023, 12:20:56 AM
Quote from: Main Street on January 15, 2023, 10:50:30 PM
After the bore fest of that Tommy Tiernan interview with empty vessel Roy Keane, it was a return to form for TT this Saturday night with Patrick Kielty and 2 others who he managed to get to their story with ease. It was a good chat with Kielty, though he does suffer somewhat from the nordie syndrome  that  'nordies know better', that 'no one understands us and what we had to go through', and a tad condescending about the Irish ladies football team celebrations in the immediate aftermath of their magnificence in reaching the WC Finals.
Regardless, the show was riveting from beginning to end.

I never  got that from Kielty at all. As for the 'what we had to go through ' comment - I think Kielty has  more experience on that  than a lot of people. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gerrykeegan on January 16, 2023, 10:17:26 AM
Quote from: Main Street on January 15, 2023, 10:50:30 PM
After the bore fest of that Tommy Tiernan interview with empty vessel Roy Keane, it was a return to form for TT this Saturday night with Patrick Kielty and 2 others who he managed to get to their story with ease. It was a good chat with Kielty, though he does suffer somewhat from the nordie syndrome  that  'nordies know better', that 'no one understands us and what we had to go through', and a tad condescending about the Irish ladies football team celebrations in the immediate aftermath of their magnificence in reaching the WC Finals.
Regardless, the show was riveting from beginning to end.
Myself and the wife were in the audience for this show. Felix was an incredible interview, you could sense everyone was amazed by it. Full interview was about 40 minutes. Imagine before he got the transplant he was driving around France. Steering with his left foot,break and acceleration with right. Indicators were on the headrest behind him.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Snapchap on January 16, 2023, 10:21:44 AM
Quote from: Main Street on January 15, 2023, 10:50:30 PM
After the bore fest of that Tommy Tiernan interview with empty vessel Roy Keane, it was a return to form for TT this Saturday night with Patrick Kielty and 2 others who he managed to get to their story with ease. It was a good chat with Kielty, though he does suffer somewhat from the nordie syndrome  that  'nordies know better', that 'no one understands us and what we had to go through', and a tad condescending about the Irish ladies football team celebrations in the immediate aftermath of their magnificence in reaching the WC Finals.
Regardless, the show was riveting from beginning to end.

Yea he only had a father shot dead, so he is hardly qualified to talk about what the north had to come through. He really ought to wind his neck in. Arrogant of the nordies to think they have a better understanding of the conflict they lived through than the people south of the border who, after all, watched so many Section 31 censored news reports about it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on January 16, 2023, 12:17:07 PM
Kielty is a good lad and as already said earlier is unfortunately more qualified than most to talk about the troubles. Enjoyed his recent tractor documentary about ford v Ferguson. He also had a good one about Mullholland and everything he did in LA. He was also only too happy to set up bigot Arlene in another recent documentary were she stated she would have to move across the water if there was a UI.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Saffrongael on January 16, 2023, 12:27:18 PM
He married Cat Deeley ffs, he's doing something right
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on January 17, 2023, 12:42:04 AM
Quote from: Snapchap on January 16, 2023, 10:21:44 AM
Quote from: Main Street on January 15, 2023, 10:50:30 PM
After the bore fest of that Tommy Tiernan interview with empty vessel Roy Keane, it was a return to form for TT this Saturday night with Patrick Kielty and 2 others who he managed to get to their story with ease. It was a good chat with Kielty, though he does suffer somewhat from the nordie syndrome  that  'nordies know better', that 'no one understands us and what we had to go through', and a tad condescending about the Irish ladies football team celebrations in the immediate aftermath of their magnificence in reaching the WC Finals.
Regardless, the show was riveting from beginning to end.

Yea he only had a father shot dead, so he is hardly qualified to talk about what the north had to come through. He really ought to wind his neck in. Arrogant of the nordies to think they have a better understanding of the conflict they lived through than the people south of the border who, after all, watched so many Section 31 censored news reports about it.
So obviously when you have a people spoon fed on a diet of censored adulterated news and middle Ireland LLS nonsense, is it not a wonder that so many southern folk supported the H Block hunger strikers (albeit starting with a trickle), voted for them the polls  and political support for the Republican Party has steadily risen over the last 20 or so years in spite of the persistent campaign to isolate and 'criminalise' Sinn Fein.
As Bernadette McAliskey responded to a condescending question put to her about a then recent H Block Dublin protest march being populated with 'rent a crowd' from the north,  she replied (virtually ripping into Gay Byrne) that if the people were more informed and not subject to such censorship and blatant anti republican RTE portrayals, they just might be able to make different more reasoned opinions
As regards Kielty, I fully respect and admire the man but just because he lost his father does not mean that I have to support his (imo) cringeworthy comment re the Irish ladies team post match dressing room celebrations and because I have that opinion does not mean I think he isn't qualified to talk about 'the north'.  I said that the interview and whole show was riveting, what more praise can be given?

Jesus, effin' nordies and their martyrdom ;D   
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Snapchap on January 17, 2023, 05:38:59 AM
Quote from: Main Street on January 17, 2023, 12:42:04 AM
Quote from: Snapchap on January 16, 2023, 10:21:44 AM
Quote from: Main Street on January 15, 2023, 10:50:30 PM
After the bore fest of that Tommy Tiernan interview with empty vessel Roy Keane, it was a return to form for TT this Saturday night with Patrick Kielty and 2 others who he managed to get to their story with ease. It was a good chat with Kielty, though he does suffer somewhat from the nordie syndrome  that  'nordies know better', that 'no one understands us and what we had to go through', and a tad condescending about the Irish ladies football team celebrations in the immediate aftermath of their magnificence in reaching the WC Finals.
Regardless, the show was riveting from beginning to end.

Yea he only had a father shot dead, so he is hardly qualified to talk about what the north had to come through. He really ought to wind his neck in. Arrogant of the nordies to think they have a better understanding of the conflict they lived through than the people south of the border who, after all, watched so many Section 31 censored news reports about it.
So obviously when you have a people spoon fed on a diet of censored adulterated news and middle Ireland LLS nonsense, is it not a wonder that so many southern folk supported the H Block hunger strikers (albeit starting with a trickle), voted for them the polls  and political support for the Republican Party has steadily risen over the last 20 or so years in spite of the persistent campaign to isolate and 'criminalise' Sinn Fein.
As Bernadette McAliskey responded to a condescending question put to her about a then recent H Block Dublin protest march being populated with 'rent a crowd' from the north,  she replied (virtually ripping into Gay Byrne) that if the people were more informed and not subject to such censorship and blatant anti republican RTE portrayals, they just might be able to make different more reasoned opinions
As regards Kielty, I fully respect and admire the man but just because he lost his father does not mean that I have to support his (imo) cringeworthy comment re the Irish ladies team post match dressing room celebrations and because I have that opinion does not mean I think he isn't qualified to talk about 'the north'.  I said that the interview and whole show was riveting, what more praise can be given?

Jesus, effin' nordies and their martyrdom ;D

So you're still maintaining that "nordies" don't know better about the conflict they lived through than those who didn't live through it?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on January 17, 2023, 07:28:56 AM
Patrick didn't lose his father you twat, he was executed by a loyalist hit team probably fed misinformation by the British security services.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: trailer on January 17, 2023, 09:30:47 AM
Quote from: Main Street on January 17, 2023, 12:42:04 AM
Quote from: Snapchap on January 16, 2023, 10:21:44 AM
Quote from: Main Street on January 15, 2023, 10:50:30 PM
After the bore fest of that Tommy Tiernan interview with empty vessel Roy Keane, it was a return to form for TT this Saturday night with Patrick Kielty and 2 others who he managed to get to their story with ease. It was a good chat with Kielty, though he does suffer somewhat from the nordie syndrome  that  'nordies know better', that 'no one understands us and what we had to go through', and a tad condescending about the Irish ladies football team celebrations in the immediate aftermath of their magnificence in reaching the WC Finals.
Regardless, the show was riveting from beginning to end.

Yea he only had a father shot dead, so he is hardly qualified to talk about what the north had to come through. He really ought to wind his neck in. Arrogant of the nordies to think they have a better understanding of the conflict they lived through than the people south of the border who, after all, watched so many Section 31 censored news reports about it.
So obviously when you have a people spoon fed on a diet of censored adulterated news and middle Ireland LLS nonsense, is it not a wonder that so many southern folk supported the H Block hunger strikers (albeit starting with a trickle), voted for them the polls  and political support for the Republican Party has steadily risen over the last 20 or so years in spite of the persistent campaign to isolate and 'criminalise' Sinn Fein.
As Bernadette McAliskey responded to a condescending question put to her about a then recent H Block Dublin protest march being populated with 'rent a crowd' from the north,  she replied (virtually ripping into Gay Byrne) that if the people were more informed and not subject to such censorship and blatant anti republican RTE portrayals, they just might be able to make different more reasoned opinions
As regards Kielty, I fully respect and admire the man but just because he lost his father does not mean that I have to support his (imo) cringeworthy comment re the Irish ladies team post match dressing room celebrations and because I have that opinion does not mean I think he isn't qualified to talk about 'the north'.  I said that the interview and whole show was riveting, what more praise can be given?

Jesus, effin' nordies and their martyrdom ;D

Kielty was bang on and gave a great example of why. If we really want a UI we need to think about the 1 million or so Unionists that we want to join because they aren't moving to Scotland like Arlene.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on January 17, 2023, 05:58:09 PM
Terrific premiere for The Last of Us.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Windmill abu on January 18, 2023, 06:49:07 PM
Quote from: gallsman on January 17, 2023, 05:58:09 PM
Terrific premiere for The Last of Us.
Agreed. Best pilot episode since Breaking Bad.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: J70 on January 18, 2023, 07:06:43 PM
Hope it follows through. Promising start.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: thewobbler on January 18, 2023, 09:24:58 PM
It's a remarkable  start indeed, but as a rule of thumb, end-of-days shows start brilliantly, slip into silliness, dwell on the monotonous, then become unwatchable, all in one series.

Hopefully this is the exception.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on January 19, 2023, 11:49:09 AM
It's already becoming tedious as people can't stop talking about how it relates to the game, which i never played. I suppose I just need to suck it up as I was similar with GOT and the books 😀

Half way through kaleidoscope. It's grand so far. I know you can watch them in any order. I have finished some episodes and said that I would be disappointed if that was the finale. Maybe I expect to much from an ending.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on January 29, 2023, 10:36:52 PM
Happy Valley is some show. Was never a fan of Sarah Lancashire so I avoided it for years, started it about a month ago, 3 series of pure excellence. It can be uncomfortable viewing at times, but christ it's good. Finale next Sunday night, can't wait...
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on January 30, 2023, 01:03:21 AM
Quote from: Snapchap on January 17, 2023, 05:38:59 AM
Quote from: Main Street on January 17, 2023, 12:42:04 AM
Quote from: Snapchap on January 16, 2023, 10:21:44 AM
Quote from: Main Street on January 15, 2023, 10:50:30 PM
After the bore fest of that Tommy Tiernan interview with empty vessel Roy Keane, it was a return to form for TT this Saturday night with Patrick Kielty and 2 others who he managed to get to their story with ease. It was a good chat with Kielty, though he does suffer somewhat from the nordie syndrome  that  'nordies know better', that 'no one understands us and what we had to go through', and a tad condescending about the Irish ladies football team celebrations in the immediate aftermath of their magnificence in reaching the WC Finals.
Regardless, the show was riveting from beginning to end.

Yea he only had a father shot dead, so he is hardly qualified to talk about what the north had to come through. He really ought to wind his neck in. Arrogant of the nordies to think they have a better understanding of the conflict they lived through than the people south of the border who, after all, watched so many Section 31 censored news reports about it.
So obviously when you have a people spoon fed on a diet of censored adulterated news and middle Ireland LLS nonsense, is it not a wonder that so many southern folk supported the H Block hunger strikers (albeit starting with a trickle), voted for them the polls  and political support for the Republican Party has steadily risen over the last 20 or so years in spite of the persistent campaign to isolate and 'criminalise' Sinn Fein.
As Bernadette McAliskey responded to a condescending question put to her about a then recent H Block Dublin protest march being populated with 'rent a crowd' from the north,  she replied (virtually ripping into Gay Byrne) that if the people were more informed and not subject to such censorship and blatant anti republican RTE portrayals, they just might be able to make different more reasoned opinions
As regards Kielty, I fully respect and admire the man but just because he lost his father does not mean that I have to support his (imo) cringeworthy comment re the Irish ladies team post match dressing room celebrations and because I have that opinion does not mean I think he isn't qualified to talk about 'the north'.  I said that the interview and whole show was riveting, what more praise can be given?

Jesus, effin' nordies and their martyrdom ;D

So you're still maintaining that "nordies" don't know better about the conflict they lived through than those who didn't live through it?
Never remotely said that you twat  :D
That would be quite the extrapolation and yet another example of emotional nordie  martyrdom complex ::)
Call yourself a republican??  you're more  a keyboard phony.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tonto1888 on January 30, 2023, 08:19:02 AM
Quote from: bennydorano on January 29, 2023, 10:36:52 PM
Happy Valley is some show. Was never a fan of Sarah Lancashire so I avoided it for years, started it about a month ago, 3 series of pure excellence. It can be uncomfortable viewing at times, but christ it's good. Finale next Sunday night, can't wait...

started this a week or so ago. Am on episode 5 of series 2. Absolutely brilliant
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: thewobbler on January 30, 2023, 11:20:03 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on January 18, 2023, 09:24:58 PM
It's a remarkable  start indeed, but as a rule of thumb, end-of-days shows start brilliantly, slip into silliness, dwell on the monotonous, then become unwatchable, all in one series.

Hopefully this is the exception.

Wow. 3 episodes in. 3 very different episodes. 3 brilliant episodes. Absolutely riveting TV.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on January 30, 2023, 11:30:22 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on January 30, 2023, 11:20:03 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on January 18, 2023, 09:24:58 PM
It's a remarkable  start indeed, but as a rule of thumb, end-of-days shows start brilliantly, slip into silliness, dwell on the monotonous, then become unwatchable, all in one series.

Hopefully this is the exception.

Wow. 3 episodes in. 3 very different episodes. 3 brilliant episodes. Absolutely riveting TV.

Been very good so far, will start in the garden this week to sort out my bunker!!

In fairness I think a bullet to the head would be easier
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Louther on January 31, 2023, 09:22:11 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on January 30, 2023, 11:30:22 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on January 30, 2023, 11:20:03 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on January 18, 2023, 09:24:58 PM
It's a remarkable  start indeed, but as a rule of thumb, end-of-days shows start brilliantly, slip into silliness, dwell on the monotonous, then become unwatchable, all in one series.

Hopefully this is the exception.

Wow. 3 episodes in. 3 very different episodes. 3 brilliant episodes. Absolutely riveting TV.

Been very good so far, will start in the garden this week to sort out my bunker!!

In fairness I think a bullet to the head would be easier

Excellent show to date, using the source material really well and not afraid to add or bend it to make for good TV.

Looking forward to how it unfolds.

Great scene at the end with them getting in the car and the excitement of Ellie being in the car for the first time. Closed off a really emotionally driven show.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: jcpen on February 01, 2023, 08:20:27 PM
The Repair Shop on BBC 1. Love it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on February 01, 2023, 09:24:58 PM
Watched Happy Valley at the weekend, unbelievable from start to finish. So many brilliant characters.

Is there some piss taking with regard to the Last of Us. Decent so far, but pretty similar to multiple other shows and films about zombies etc.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on February 01, 2023, 09:30:13 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on February 01, 2023, 09:24:58 PM
Watched Happy Valley at the weekend, unbelievable from start to finish. So many brilliant characters.

Is there some piss taking with regard to the Last of Us. Decent so far, but pretty similar to multiple other shows and films about zombies etc.

Big Pharma are pushing it, with the amount of viruses going around it's only a matter of time
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gawa316 on February 01, 2023, 10:34:34 PM
Just watched 1883, brilliant show but jeepers oh there wasn't much to look forward to in them days...getting shot, smallpox, snake bites, getting your leg cut off, rape, crushed by wagons...
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: snoopdog on February 01, 2023, 10:49:49 PM
Watched the Old Man on Disney. Quite good.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: An Watcher on February 01, 2023, 11:13:02 PM
Anyone watching 100 Physical on Netflix?  Different but good
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on February 02, 2023, 08:40:49 AM
Quote from: An Watcher on February 01, 2023, 11:13:02 PM
Anyone watching 100 Physical on Netflix?  Different but good

Is it a reality show?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on February 06, 2023, 04:46:08 PM
As previously lauded by Nrico, BBC's Happy Valley was just pitch perfect and last night's final episode not only did not disappoint but raised the bar even higher, it was a masterpiece.


Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on February 06, 2023, 06:29:38 PM
Happy Valley helped by a long hiatus and sticking to 3 series. Too many series start strong but outstay their welcome, especially those on commercial stations where it is financially lucrative to keep going.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: LC on February 06, 2023, 06:42:33 PM
Your man that plays TLR is some actor.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on February 06, 2023, 08:53:50 PM
Quote from: LC on February 06, 2023, 06:42:33 PM
Your man that plays TLR is some actor.

He was also brilliant playing a Northern Irish terminally I'll single parent in Nowhere Special.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on February 07, 2023, 07:38:15 PM
The kid acting in Last of us is a scene stealer in this show.

Enjoying it so far...

Fauda back on again, won't be a lot of peoples cup of tea being a Jewish type show but really like it
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: J70 on February 07, 2023, 07:59:03 PM
Started watching Five Days at Memorial this past weekend. It's been on Apple since August, but I'd missed it.

It's the story of what happened at Memorial Hospital in New Orleans during Katrina. The first half of the series showing the hurricane and it's aftermath as the hospital was basically abandoned by the authorities when the levees broke is riveting, but heart breaking. Can't even imagine what those patients, staff and people taking shelter went through with flooding, no power and no supplies.

Just at the part now where the possibly inflicted deaths of patients who couldn't be evacuated is starting to be investigated. They found 45 bodies.

Definitely recommend it so far.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on February 07, 2023, 08:50:42 PM
Cheers J70. Hadn't heard of it but Katrina and the response is a fascinating subject. Purely fictional but I'd really recommend The Tin Roof Blowdown by James Lee Burke (Dave Robicheaux series).
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on February 12, 2023, 02:38:11 PM
The newest Last of Us episode was brilliant the best so far imho.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: thewobbler on February 12, 2023, 03:23:21 PM
Quote from: screenexile on February 12, 2023, 02:38:11 PM
The newest Last of Us episode was brilliant the best so far imho.

I love how each of episodes is so different without the story feeling disjointed. Exceptional writing and show running to date.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: An Watcher on February 12, 2023, 05:26:31 PM
The one with the two guys was excellent.  Totally unexpected
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Louther on February 12, 2023, 08:06:19 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on February 12, 2023, 03:23:21 PM
Quote from: screenexile on February 12, 2023, 02:38:11 PM
The newest Last of Us episode was brilliant the best so far imho.

I love how each of episodes is so different without the story feeling disjointed. Exceptional writing and show running to date.

Very much agree. Superb to date. The ending  :'(
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: AustinPowers on February 12, 2023, 09:00:50 PM
First episode of  Grantchester  starts on itv3 later.

Is it Worth  getting into?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: An Watcher on February 12, 2023, 10:16:16 PM
Yip, the Last of Us, top class again
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tonto1888 on February 13, 2023, 10:51:00 AM
Anyone else watched Wednesday? Watched the first episode last night. Was enjoyable
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: johnnycool on February 13, 2023, 10:55:37 AM
Quote from: tonto1888 on February 13, 2023, 10:51:00 AM
Anyone else watched Wednesday? Watched the first episode last night. Was enjoyable

yeah, watched it with some of the kids, enjoyable enough family viewing.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: trueblue1234 on February 13, 2023, 04:34:00 PM
Quote from: johnnycool on February 13, 2023, 10:55:37 AM
Quote from: tonto1888 on February 13, 2023, 10:51:00 AM
Anyone else watched Wednesday? Watched the first episode last night. Was enjoyable

yeah, watched it with some of the kids, enjoyable enough family viewing.

Same. Good show and gets better. Easy watching for me compared to some of the other shows they've wanted to watch.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jell 0 Biafra on February 14, 2023, 08:07:11 PM
I dunno,The Last of Us... one episode in after the rave reviews here...so far it's just The Walking Dead and every other zombie show you've ever seen with somewhat better production values.  It's grand, but nothing special.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on February 14, 2023, 08:40:00 PM
Quote from: Jell 0 Biafra on February 14, 2023, 08:07:11 PM
I dunno,The Last of Us... one episode in after the rave reviews here...so far it's just The Walking Dead and every other zombie show you've ever seen with somewhat better production values.  It's grand, but nothing special.

It's really not.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jell 0 Biafra on February 14, 2023, 08:59:20 PM
Except it is though. At least the first episode.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: An Watcher on February 14, 2023, 09:00:49 PM
Here boss, you've watched one episode ffs.  Give it a chance
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jell 0 Biafra on February 14, 2023, 09:03:41 PM
There were rave reviews here after the first episode. 

My take after the first episode is, it's  grand, I'll  watch more. But  so far, it's  overhyped.

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: thewobbler on February 14, 2023, 09:06:19 PM
Don't see the comparison myself.

The Walking Dead was initially like a homage to the best scenes from zombie movies, done better and with a bigger budget. It quickly became repetitive and for plot lines was thoroughly reliant on its wide cast of central characters doing implausible things that would inevitably result in a big barney.

The Last of Us, so far, is two central characters navigating their way across post apocalypse America. As it's based in a computer game, nobody apart from them is going to have a recurring role in the story, which is very different. Of course their journey includes zombies, military groups, mercenary groups and sects. But the story isn't one of their heroic acts and amazing leadership. Their survival mostly due to a strong will, a strong sixth sense and a whole lot of luck. If they didn't have the latter the story wouldn't be worth telling.

I'm finding it riveting. I do think it'll implode into the main characters doing silly things, and unbelievably ridiculous acts of heroism before it runs its course, because these shows always do. Hopefully not.

I wasn't a fan of the set piece last night that saw the zombies breaking out.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: straightred on February 14, 2023, 09:25:39 PM
Just finished eps 5 and 6 of 1923 (Harrision Ford and Helen Mirren). Its a follow on to 1888 and is a prequel to Yellowstone. It's cowboys and ranching in Montana.

1923 is my favorite, followed by 1888. Yellowstone is also good but, as is often the case, when a series goes beyond 3 series it does lose its appeal.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on February 14, 2023, 09:32:37 PM
Quote from: Jell 0 Biafra on February 14, 2023, 09:03:41 PM
There were rave reviews here after the first episode. 

My take after the first episode is, it's  grand, I'll  watch more. But  so far, it's  overhyped.
Yip, same. I've watched all the episodes, its OK, probably only keeping at it as  Pedro Pascal is just pure class. Big fan of Nick Offerman too, enjoyed that episode.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on February 14, 2023, 09:44:25 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on February 14, 2023, 09:32:37 PM
Quote from: Jell 0 Biafra on February 14, 2023, 09:03:41 PM
There were rave reviews here after the first episode. 

My take after the first episode is, it's  grand, I'll  watch more. But  so far, it's  overhyped.
Yip, same. I've watched all the episodes, its OK, probably only keeping at it as  Pedro Pascal is just pure class. Big fan of Nick Offerman too, enjoyed that episode.

Have really enjoyed it and I never got into walking dead or haven't watch too many zombie style films since the ones back in the day!!

so probably not saturated with that style
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on February 14, 2023, 10:14:17 PM
I thought it got better and better then episode 4 was just grand and now episode 5 is the best yet.

My own opinion is it's a lot better than average and I really hope it keeps building and surprising as it has done already!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: OrchardOrange on February 14, 2023, 10:15:35 PM
Quote from: straightred on February 14, 2023, 09:25:39 PM
Just finished eps 5 and 6 of 1923 (Harrision Ford and Helen Mirren). Its a follow on to 1888 and is a prequel to Yellowstone. It's cowboys and ranching in Montana.

1923 is my favorite, followed by 1888. Yellowstone is also good but, as is often the case, when a series goes beyond 3 series it does lose its appeal.

Unless each show shows the mass killing of natives it is simply based on lies. Unfortunately most popular shows make it appear that the vast plains had virtually no human presence. Lies. White settlers killed millions of natives in the 1800s.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Upandover on February 14, 2023, 10:22:40 PM
Yellowstone, 1883, absolutely fantastic tv!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: straightred on February 14, 2023, 10:27:40 PM
Quote from: OrchardOrange on February 14, 2023, 10:15:35 PM
Quote from: straightred on February 14, 2023, 09:25:39 PM
Just finished eps 5 and 6 of 1923 (Harrision Ford and Helen Mirren). Its a follow on to 1888 and is a prequel to Yellowstone. It's cowboys and ranching in Montana.

1923 is my favorite, followed by 1888. Yellowstone is also good but, as is often the case, when a series goes beyond 3 series it does lose its appeal.

Unless each show shows the mass killing of natives it is simply based on lies. Unfortunately most popular shows make it appear that the vast plains had virtually no human presence. Lies. White settlers killed millions of natives in the 1800s.

Last of us is really good and it's based on a few lies. I've yet to meet anyone with fungus growing like grass out of their mouth !

TV series and movies typically don't stick rigidly to facts but in this case anyway they don't go out of their way to hide them either. You're in no doubt about the plight of the natives. There's an episode given up to showing how an orphan native was treated and then how her aunt was murdered by the sherriff.

I stumbled across it while looked for something to watch and I'm hooked. Its also weekly episodes (as is Last of us). Old school TV.

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: straightred on February 14, 2023, 10:29:55 PM
Quote from: Upandover on February 14, 2023, 10:22:40 PM
Yellowstone, 1883, absolutely fantastic tv!!
1923 is the pick of them. Its narrated by Isabelle May who starred as Else Dutton in 1883
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: thewobbler on February 14, 2023, 10:35:03 PM
It's an odd thing about TV.

People can suspend their belief about dragons, magic and white walkers when watching a fantasy show, as long as the story is well told. But should a drama telling the story of a small group of settlers going from Texas to Wyoming not take time to reveal a theme they want to see uncovered, it's written off as unrealistic.

Each to their own.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Look-Up! on February 14, 2023, 10:43:04 PM
Enjoyed the first season or two of Yellowstone. Really enjoyed 1883. Really enjoyed first few episodes of 1923 but waned a bit on last one or two. Is it just me or anyone else get a real dislike for the main Dutton protagonists the more you see of them. It's been the same for each show. Rooting for the sheep farmers to be honest.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: straightred on February 14, 2023, 10:48:39 PM
Quote from: Look-Up! on February 14, 2023, 10:43:04 PM
Enjoyed the first season or two of Yellowstone. Really enjoyed 1883. Really enjoyed first few episodes of 1923 but waned a bit on last one or two. Is it just me or anyone else get a real dislike for the main Dutton protagonists the more you see of them. It's been the same for each show. Rooting for the sheep farmers to be honest.

The scottish fellow is a toerag so i'm not rooting for him. I'm okay with the Duttons. Helen Mirren (accent aside) is a fantastic actress and is carrying it. I'm really rooting for the Indian girl who was abused in the orphanage. Looking ahead i'm wondering is she Monica's (Kayce's wife in Yellowstone) Great Grandmother or something like that
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: thewobbler on February 14, 2023, 10:52:30 PM
Quote from: straightred on February 14, 2023, 10:48:39 PM
Quote from: Look-Up! on February 14, 2023, 10:43:04 PM
Enjoyed the first season or two of Yellowstone. Really enjoyed 1883. Really enjoyed first few episodes of 1923 but waned a bit on last one or two. Is it just me or anyone else get a real dislike for the main Dutton protagonists the more you see of them. It's been the same for each show. Rooting for the sheep farmers to be honest.

The scottish fellow is a toerag so i'm not rooting for him. I'm okay with the Duttons. Helen Mirren (accent aside) is a fantastic actress and is carrying it. I'm really rooting for the Indian girl who was abused in the orphanage. Looking ahead i'm wondering is she Monica's (Kayce's wife in Yellowstone) Great Grandmother or something like that

I don't know how Indian family names work. But as she's "Rainwater" I'm guessing she's a predecessor of the Chief in Yellowstone.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: straightred on February 14, 2023, 10:53:35 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on February 14, 2023, 10:52:30 PM
Quote from: straightred on February 14, 2023, 10:48:39 PM
Quote from: Look-Up! on February 14, 2023, 10:43:04 PM
Enjoyed the first season or two of Yellowstone. Really enjoyed 1883. Really enjoyed first few episodes of 1923 but waned a bit on last one or two. Is it just me or anyone else get a real dislike for the main Dutton protagonists the more you see of them. It's been the same for each show. Rooting for the sheep farmers to be honest.

The scottish fellow is a toerag so i'm not rooting for him. I'm okay with the Duttons. Helen Mirren (accent aside) is a fantastic actress and is carrying it. I'm really rooting for the Indian girl who was abused in the orphanage. Looking ahead i'm wondering is she Monica's (Kayce's wife in Yellowstone) Great Grandmother or something like that

I don't know how Indian family names work. But as she's "Rainwater" I'm guessing she's a predecessor of the Chief in Yellowstone.
Good shout
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: armaghniac on February 14, 2023, 11:06:14 PM
I watched Succession. I think someone said that it was a show where all the main characters were unlikeable and this is very true. It passed the time all the same.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Look-Up! on February 14, 2023, 11:19:56 PM
Quote from: straightred on February 14, 2023, 10:48:39 PM
Quote from: Look-Up! on February 14, 2023, 10:43:04 PM
Enjoyed the first season or two of Yellowstone. Really enjoyed 1883. Really enjoyed first few episodes of 1923 but waned a bit on last one or two. Is it just me or anyone else get a real dislike for the main Dutton protagonists the more you see of them. It's been the same for each show. Rooting for the sheep farmers to be honest.

The scottish fellow is a toerag so i'm not rooting for him. I'm okay with the Duttons. Helen Mirren (accent aside) is a fantastic actress and is carrying it. I'm really rooting for the Indian girl who was abused in the orphanage. Looking ahead i'm wondering is she Monica's (Kayce's wife in Yellowstone) Great Grandmother or something like that
I just find them the original Me Feiners. Sheep farmers just wanted a bit of grazing up the mountain where the cattle didn't go. Your man in 1883 for all his airs and graces would have left every single family to die out on the plains without a seconds hesitation. Costner's character is a p***k, bully and mass murder. And he has raised a complete tr**p of a daughter. I find it hard to have sympathy for their misfortunes.

But yes, I'd be rooting for the Indian girl. She didn't kill half enough of them hoors.   
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gawa316 on February 15, 2023, 12:54:23 AM
Just finished 1883 and up to date with 1923. Love them both. Couple of observations...there was some amount of development/modernization in the 40 years.

Secondly and I'm probably the only person in the world that has thought this but the  dolls voice who narrates it reminds me of that Canadian blade  katherine Ryan impersonation of Cheryl Cole. I can't get it out of my head every time she speaks and now she is narrating 1923 as well!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on February 15, 2023, 02:46:20 AM
Quote from: Jell 0 Biafra on February 14, 2023, 09:03:41 PM
There were rave reviews here after the first episode. 

My take after the first episode is, it's  grand, I'll  watch more. But  so far, it's  overhyped.

Agree with this. Just another story like countless others over the past 20 years.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on February 15, 2023, 07:40:30 AM
Quote from: straightred on February 14, 2023, 10:27:40 PM
Quote from: OrchardOrange on February 14, 2023, 10:15:35 PM
Quote from: straightred on February 14, 2023, 09:25:39 PM
Just finished eps 5 and 6 of 1923 (Harrision Ford and Helen Mirren). Its a follow on to 1888 and is a prequel to Yellowstone. It's cowboys and ranching in Montana.

1923 is my favorite, followed by 1888. Yellowstone is also good but, as is often the case, when a series goes beyond 3 series it does lose its appeal.

Unless each show shows the mass killing of natives it is simply based on lies. Unfortunately most popular shows make it appear that the vast plains had virtually no human presence. Lies. White settlers killed millions of natives in the 1800s.

Last of us is really good and it's based on a few lies. I've yet to meet anyone with fungus growing like grass out of their mouth !


TV series and movies typically don't stick rigidly to facts but in this case anyway they don't go out of their way to hide them either. You're in no doubt about the plight of the natives. There's an episode given up to showing how an orphan native was treated and then how her aunt was murdered by the sherriff.

I stumbled across it while looked for something to watch and I'm hooked. Its also weekly episodes (as is Last of us). Old school TV.

You obviously haven't been to Portadown before
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Hound on February 20, 2023, 08:01:49 AM
Quote from: gawa316 on February 15, 2023, 12:54:23 AM
Just finished 1883 and up to date with 1923. Love them both. Couple of observations...there was some amount of development/modernization in the 40 years.

Secondly and I'm probably the only person in the world that has thought this but the  dolls voice who narrates it reminds me of that Canadian blade  katherine Ryan impersonation of Cheryl Cole. I can't get it out of my head every time she speaks and now she is narrating 1923 as well!
I watched 1883 first and loved it. The Elsa Dutton character was fantastic. Oregon must be some place!
I'm leaving 1923 till all episodes are available so have moved on to Yellowstone. The first thing that really struck is this was pretty much modern day!  Just finished the second series (the one with the Beck brothers) and it was brilliant.

In terms of Indian massacres, there is a clear message that Indians were mistreated and they were decent people. The creators have said they were aiming for realism. Most of the massacres probably happened earlier in the 1800s
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: trailer on February 20, 2023, 09:21:06 AM
Quote from: Hound on February 20, 2023, 08:01:49 AM
Quote from: gawa316 on February 15, 2023, 12:54:23 AM
Just finished 1883 and up to date with 1923. Love them both. Couple of observations...there was some amount of development/modernization in the 40 years.

Secondly and I'm probably the only person in the world that has thought this but the  dolls voice who narrates it reminds me of that Canadian blade  katherine Ryan impersonation of Cheryl Cole. I can't get it out of my head every time she speaks and now she is narrating 1923 as well!
I watched 1883 first and loved it. The Elsa Dutton character was fantastic. Oregon must be some place!
I'm leaving 1923 till all episodes are available so have moved on to Yellowstone. The first thing that really struck is this was pretty much modern day!  Just finished the second series (the one with the Beck brothers) and it was brilliant.

In terms of Indian massacres, there is a clear message that Indians were mistreated and they were decent people. The creators have said they were aiming for realism. Most of the massacres probably happened earlier in the 1800s

Watched Yellowstone. First 3 seasons excellent, took a bit of a downhill turn after that.
Just started 1883. 3 episodes in. High enough body count so far. The west was wild. Enjoying it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on February 20, 2023, 02:58:38 PM
Parts of 1923 are very good, a bit of tyrannical nun head bashing  never goes amiss, other (large) parts are just stereotypically corny, her glowing clean in the bowels of the shíttiest ever tugboat, plus  that titanic scene minus the score and the 'happy' ending.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on February 24, 2023, 12:51:42 PM
Watched I am Bolt and the golf fly on the wall show Full Swing lately

For any sport tv fans they were pretty good.

The inside stuff is great viewing
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on February 24, 2023, 12:59:20 PM
Finally getting round to watching Suits, near the end of S3, its watchable but overall pretty shite, but I keep getting drawn back to watch more. Its hardly going to improve much if this is my reading so far and 6 more series to go??
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Turf on February 24, 2023, 01:02:12 PM
Started watching a show there recently called The Orville,its a comedy/sci fi type show. It's actually pretty good.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on February 24, 2023, 01:54:21 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on February 24, 2023, 12:59:20 PM
Finally getting round to watching Suits, near the end of S3, its watchable but overall pretty shite, but I keep getting drawn back to watch more. Its hardly going to improve much if this is my reading so far and 6 more series to go??

Probably not. I enjoyed it at the start but gave up on it after a certain significant change. Couldnt see the point of it after that
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: trailer on February 24, 2023, 02:31:50 PM
Finished the first season 1883. Probably one of my favourite shows ever. Brilliant in every way.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: square_ball on February 24, 2023, 03:06:32 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on February 24, 2023, 01:54:21 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on February 24, 2023, 12:59:20 PM
Finally getting round to watching Suits, near the end of S3, its watchable but overall pretty shite, but I keep getting drawn back to watch more. Its hardly going to improve much if this is my reading so far and 6 more series to go??

Probably not. I enjoyed it at the start but gave up on it after a certain significant change. Couldnt see the point of it after that

Same as that. Got to I think 6 or 7 and gave up. Enjoyed it up to a certain point but just got unwatchable after that tbh.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: dec on February 24, 2023, 03:14:33 PM
Quote from: trailer on February 24, 2023, 02:31:50 PM
Finished the first season 1883. Probably one of my favourite shows ever. Brilliant in every way.


The first and only season.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Look-Up! on February 24, 2023, 04:09:53 PM
Anyone see NZ Wars TV series. Saw bits advertised, looks a very good drama doc on the Maori wars. Looks to be available on youtube, maybe 3 episodes. Don't know where else it's available.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: AustinPowers on February 24, 2023, 06:05:50 PM
Canal boat  diaries being repeated on Yesterday

A great way  to spend a relaxing  half hour
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on February 25, 2023, 10:54:38 PM
Better, on BBC. 5 parts. It was ticking along nicely I thought. Poor enough ending.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: thewobbler on February 27, 2023, 10:24:28 AM
1923 was promising.

Now it feels like the writers are trying to drag a movie-length script out over 9 hours. When all the main characters were pretty much fleshed out as they'll ever need to be by the end of episode 2, it just feels rather pointless.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on February 27, 2023, 10:46:22 AM
Quote from: thewobbler on February 27, 2023, 10:24:28 AM
1923 was promising.

Now it feels like the writers are trying to drag a movie-length script out over 9 hours. When all the main characters were pretty much fleshed out as they'll ever need to be by the end of episode 2, it just feels rather pointless.

Aye, definitely trying to stretch it to fit it perfectly into the 2 seasons they have been given. No big finale which is poor in my eyes. Think it was an episode or two ago where I though they had hopped a bit further on, which would have been good. At the end of the previous episode Harrison Ford could barely move, so when he was motoring like Usain Bolt at the start of that episode I hoped they had moved 3 months on. But no, Alex and Spencer had only moved about 500 metres.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Look-Up! on February 27, 2023, 01:58:32 PM
ET got home quicker than them two.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: clarshack on February 27, 2023, 02:52:00 PM
finished season 1 of Yellowstone last night and while I liked it, it's not 10/10 stuff. maybe all the hype comes from later seasons?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: trueblue1234 on February 27, 2023, 03:21:28 PM
Is 1923 and Yellowstone all linked? Which should be watched first?

Haven't watched any of it but seems to me getting a lot of mileage on here and feel like I'm missing out!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: dec on February 27, 2023, 03:27:20 PM
Quote from: trueblue1234 on February 27, 2023, 03:21:28 PM
Is 1923 and Yellowstone all linked? Which should be watched first?

Haven't watched any of it but seems to me getting a lot of mileage on here and feel like I'm missing out!!

1923 is an earlier generation of the Dutton family, you can watch in either order, the stories aren't connected
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: trueblue1234 on February 27, 2023, 03:34:53 PM
Cheers
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Look-Up! on February 27, 2023, 03:51:49 PM
And 1883 is the earlier ancestors of the Duttons who were the first settlers. Again order shouldn't matter but the narrator in 1883 is Elsa Dutton who's also a leading character. Her character is not in 1923 but is the narrator so some might prefer to watch 1883 first. 

I'd actually recommend watching 1883 first because for me, by far the best show and a one off season. You'll spend less time waiting on the other shows to renew too. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on February 27, 2023, 04:13:42 PM
Yellowstone isn't really a 10 out of 10 show, not up there with the very best but it's good.

Found 1883 boring enough, 1923 has been more enjoyable and has a better cast.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Look-Up! on February 27, 2023, 04:25:49 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on February 27, 2023, 04:13:42 PM
Yellowstone isn't really a 10 out of 10 show, not up there with the very best but it's good.

Found 1883 boring enough, 1923 has been more enjoyable and has a better cast.
I enjoyed 1923 better first couple of episodes but over it now. Last couple of episodes tearing the arse out of it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gawa316 on February 27, 2023, 05:04:45 PM
Quote from: Look-Up! on February 27, 2023, 01:58:32 PM
ET got home quicker than them two.

Annoying oul bitch should've just stayed in her cabin!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on March 06, 2023, 09:31:55 PM
Brilliant episode of the last of us. Violence dialled up to 11.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on March 06, 2023, 09:36:05 PM
Quote from: gallsman on March 06, 2023, 09:31:55 PM
Brilliant episode of the last of us. Violence dialled up to 11.

Seemed a miracle happened midway through it. Still, enjoyed it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: imtommygunn on March 06, 2023, 09:37:25 PM
I thought the first few episodes were a bit overhyped but now I do think it's great.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on March 06, 2023, 10:20:36 PM
Buffering on ITV2 is a great wee comedy, S2 finishing 2nite.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on March 06, 2023, 11:19:50 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on March 06, 2023, 09:36:05 PM
Quote from: gallsman on March 06, 2023, 09:31:55 PM
Brilliant episode of the last of us. Violence dialled up to 11.

Seemed a miracle happened midway through it. Still, enjoyed it.

Miracle strange but flesh eating zombies ok  ;D

I think i need therapy after that episode
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Mourne Red on March 06, 2023, 11:21:14 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on March 06, 2023, 11:19:50 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on March 06, 2023, 09:36:05 PM
Quote from: gallsman on March 06, 2023, 09:31:55 PM
Brilliant episode of the last of us. Violence dialled up to 11.

Seemed a miracle happened midway through it. Still, enjoyed it.

Miracle strange but flesh eating zombies ok  ;D

I think i need therapy after that episode

Wait until season 2 that's when you'll need therapy
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on March 06, 2023, 11:24:44 PM
Quote from: Mourne Red on March 06, 2023, 11:21:14 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on March 06, 2023, 11:19:50 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on March 06, 2023, 09:36:05 PM
Quote from: gallsman on March 06, 2023, 09:31:55 PM
Brilliant episode of the last of us. Violence dialled up to 11.

Seemed a miracle happened midway through it. Still, enjoyed it.

Miracle strange but flesh eating zombies ok  ;D

I think i need therapy after that episode

Wait until season 2 that's when you'll need therapy

Where is it available?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Mourne Red on March 06, 2023, 11:26:39 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on March 06, 2023, 11:24:44 PM
Quote from: Mourne Red on March 06, 2023, 11:21:14 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on March 06, 2023, 11:19:50 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on March 06, 2023, 09:36:05 PM
Quote from: gallsman on March 06, 2023, 09:31:55 PM
Brilliant episode of the last of us. Violence dialled up to 11.

Seemed a miracle happened midway through it. Still, enjoyed it.

Miracle strange but flesh eating zombies ok  ;D

I think i need therapy after that episode

Wait until season 2 that's when you'll need therapy

Where is it available?

Oh they've not started filming yet I just know what's going to happen from playing the games during lockdown.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on March 06, 2023, 11:29:46 PM
Quote from: Mourne Red on March 06, 2023, 11:26:39 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on March 06, 2023, 11:24:44 PM
Quote from: Mourne Red on March 06, 2023, 11:21:14 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on March 06, 2023, 11:19:50 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on March 06, 2023, 09:36:05 PM
Quote from: gallsman on March 06, 2023, 09:31:55 PM
Brilliant episode of the last of us. Violence dialled up to 11.

Seemed a miracle happened midway through it. Still, enjoyed it.

Miracle strange but flesh eating zombies ok  ;D

I think i need therapy after that episode

Wait until season 2 that's when you'll need therapy

Where is it available?

Oh they've not started filming yet I just know what's going to happen from playing the games during lockdown.

Ah!!

The way I look at it is simple, die in the first wave, trying to live through that would be torture!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on March 07, 2023, 07:33:33 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on March 06, 2023, 11:19:50 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on March 06, 2023, 09:36:05 PM
Quote from: gallsman on March 06, 2023, 09:31:55 PM
Brilliant episode of the last of us. Violence dialled up to 11.

Seemed a miracle happened midway through it. Still, enjoyed it.

Miracle strange but flesh eating zombies ok  ;D

I think i need therapy after that episode

Within the internal universe of the show, yes it was miraculous, as the whole thing has been grittily "realistic" to date. To be on death's door then suddenly operating at about 95% of his capacity mere seconds later was a bit much.

More than happy to suspend my disbelief though. Cracking episode.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on March 07, 2023, 07:41:15 AM
I love Pedro Pascal and find the show good, but seriously nothing special. Just another surviving the apocalypse type of show like many shows and films the past 20 years.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: RedHand88 on March 07, 2023, 10:33:00 PM
Started 1883 and I think its excellent. Something very immersive about it. They do a really good job of transporting you to the time.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: J70 on March 07, 2023, 10:57:33 PM
Quote from: gallsman on March 07, 2023, 07:33:33 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on March 06, 2023, 11:19:50 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on March 06, 2023, 09:36:05 PM
Quote from: gallsman on March 06, 2023, 09:31:55 PM
Brilliant episode of the last of us. Violence dialled up to 11.

Seemed a miracle happened midway through it. Still, enjoyed it.

Miracle strange but flesh eating zombies ok  ;D

I think i need therapy after that episode

Within the internal universe of the show, yes it was miraculous, as the whole thing has been grittily "realistic" to date. To be on death's door then suddenly operating at about 95% of his capacity mere seconds later was a bit much.

More than happy to suspend my disbelief though. Cracking episode.

Really enjoying this show. That young Welsh lass is a fine actor. Pedro Pascal is top notch in the role too.

Spent a little time in Canmore last summer where they filmed much of it (hadn't heard of the show at the time).

Stunningly beautiful part of the world. Gateway to Banff.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: LC on March 11, 2023, 04:33:42 PM
Watched the Luther movie on Netflix, having been a big fan of the TV show I found it a bit disappointing, a lot of gaps in the story.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on March 11, 2023, 06:41:02 PM
Quote from: LC on March 11, 2023, 04:33:42 PM
Watched the Luther movie on Netflix, having been a big fan of the TV show I found it a bit disappointing, a lot of gaps in the story.

It passed an evening and was entertaining enough but doesn't even slightly compare with the original series!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on March 11, 2023, 08:12:13 PM
Quote from: screenexile on March 11, 2023, 06:41:02 PM
Quote from: LC on March 11, 2023, 04:33:42 PM
Watched the Luther movie on Netflix, having been a big fan of the TV show I found it a bit disappointing, a lot of gaps in the story.

It passed an evening and was entertaining enough but doesn't even slightly compare with the original series!

Was looking forward to this but will probably pass on it rather than be disappointed as I really liked the series
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on March 11, 2023, 09:57:43 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on March 11, 2023, 08:12:13 PM
Quote from: screenexile on March 11, 2023, 06:41:02 PM
Quote from: LC on March 11, 2023, 04:33:42 PM
Watched the Luther movie on Netflix, having been a big fan of the TV show I found it a bit disappointing, a lot of gaps in the story.

It passed an evening and was entertaining enough but doesn't even slightly compare with the original series!

Was looking forward to this but will probably pass on it rather than be disappointed as I really liked the series

I did the same with the Breaking Bad film.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on March 11, 2023, 10:20:14 PM
Quote from: LC on March 11, 2023, 04:33:42 PM
Watched the Luther movie on Netflix, having been a big fan of the TV show I found it a bit disappointing, a lot of gaps in the story.

Jesus that was woeful! What a load of shite!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on March 11, 2023, 10:59:12 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on March 11, 2023, 10:20:14 PM
Quote from: LC on March 11, 2023, 04:33:42 PM
Watched the Luther movie on Netflix, having been a big fan of the TV show I found it a bit disappointing, a lot of gaps in the story.

Jesus that was woeful! What a load of shite!
Nearly watched it this evening but glad I saw some of the earlier reviews. Pity as I loved the show on tv.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: An Watcher on March 11, 2023, 11:15:29 PM
Watched Elvis there.  Enjoyed it but sad how he passed in the end up too
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on March 11, 2023, 11:22:09 PM
Quote from: An Watcher on March 11, 2023, 11:15:29 PM
Watched Elvis there.  Enjoyed it but sad how he passed in the end up too

The film or series?

Watched about an hour of Whitney, good so far
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JoG2 on March 11, 2023, 11:27:17 PM
Late to it, but almost finished The Last Kingdom, brilliant show, moves along at a serious pace. Just read there's a film in April that completes the series / books.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on March 12, 2023, 12:45:35 AM
Quote from: JoG2 on March 11, 2023, 11:27:17 PM
Late to it, but almost finished The Last Kingdom, brilliant show, moves along at a serious pace. Just read there's a film in April that completes the series / books.

Brilliant show
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: trailer on March 12, 2023, 09:19:25 AM
Watched the series about George Jones and Tammy Wynette. Enjoyed it. The 60s and 70s must been mental in the music industry. Same vibes as Elvis and Johnny Cash, amphetamines and drink!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on March 13, 2023, 07:02:00 PM
Bit of a weird end to TLOU from a pacing perspective but understand it's very loyal to the game. Apparently the various cut scenes in the game that form the basis of the episode are spread out abs broken up by action sequences. Just felt very rushed.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: An Watcher on March 13, 2023, 07:31:14 PM
Last of Us, just an OK ending.  Enjoyed the series though
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Walter Cronc on March 14, 2023, 08:04:37 AM
Anyone watch the fall? Awful acting but kinda good. Weird one.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: themac_23 on March 14, 2023, 08:37:07 AM
Watched Tulsa King, Sylvestre Stallone as a 70 odd year old gangster put to to Tulsa by his family, actually really enjoyed it and easily binged. Think they are making a 2nd series. Great ending to it too.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on March 14, 2023, 09:43:13 AM
Watched the Last of us last night and its just the ending of the a series, its not the ending, so there is plenty going forward. He carries out his business ruthlessly 

I'm not that much into the zombie genre but his has be very well acted and scripted and so far a lite zombie type touch, no doubt that it will pick up in the next series
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: shawshank on March 14, 2023, 11:19:54 AM
Quote from: themac_23 on March 14, 2023, 08:37:07 AM
Watched Tulsa King, Sylvestre Stallone as a 70 odd year old gangster put to to Tulsa by his family, actually really enjoyed it and easily binged. Think they are making a 2nd series. Great ending to it too.

agree, enjoyable
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on March 14, 2023, 11:54:17 AM
Quote from: shawshank on March 14, 2023, 11:19:54 AM
Quote from: themac_23 on March 14, 2023, 08:37:07 AM
Watched Tulsa King, Sylvestre Stallone as a 70 odd year old gangster put to to Tulsa by his family, actually really enjoyed it and easily binged. Think they are making a 2nd series. Great ending to it too.

agree, enjoyable

Thought it was very good.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tbrick18 on March 14, 2023, 12:45:22 PM
Recently started watching Drive to Survive. F1 behind the scenes stuff.
I'm on season one so well behind where F1 is today, but it is fascinating.
My 10 year old twins love it despite never having even watched an F1 race.
I used to follow it years ago, but not in a lifetime. Certainly piqued my interest again and well worth a watch.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: 93-DY-SAM on March 14, 2023, 01:57:31 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on March 14, 2023, 11:54:17 AM
Quote from: shawshank on March 14, 2023, 11:19:54 AM
Quote from: themac_23 on March 14, 2023, 08:37:07 AM
Watched Tulsa King, Sylvestre Stallone as a 70 odd year old gangster put to to Tulsa by his family, actually really enjoyed it and easily binged. Think they are making a 2nd series. Great ending to it too.

agree, enjoyable

Thought it was very good.

+1. Thought Sly was very good in it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on March 14, 2023, 02:06:55 PM
Quote from: tbrick18 on March 14, 2023, 12:45:22 PM
Recently started watching Drive to Survive. F1 behind the scenes stuff.
I'm on season one so well behind where F1 is today, but it is fascinating.
My 10 year old twins love it despite never having even watched an F1 race.
I used to follow it years ago, but not in a lifetime. Certainly piqued my interest again and well worth a watch.

All 5 series are great
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on March 14, 2023, 06:17:09 PM
Fat boy Slim Documentary on Sky Docs was first class. Based around the Brighton Beach gig mayhem of 2002. Really good watch especially if you like your dance music.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Newbridge Exile on March 24, 2023, 11:17:46 PM
Nearly 10 years late to the party but True Detective Season 1was one of the best series I have watched in along time Harrelson and McConaughey  were outstanding in it (doubt the Louisiana tourism board would have enjoyed it as much through)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on March 24, 2023, 11:41:38 PM
Waco on Netflix, have watched numerous shows on this on the past, this is the best take on it.

If ever taking a sledgehammer to crack a nut term was used, then this was it
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on March 25, 2023, 12:19:48 AM
Quote from: Newbridge Exile on March 24, 2023, 11:17:46 PM
Nearly 10 years late to the party but True Detective Season 1was one of the best series I have watched in along time Harrelson and McConaughey  were outstanding in it (doubt the Louisiana tourism board would have enjoyed it as much through)

It finished brilliant. If I remember right, first 5 or 6 episodes were slow enough though. The jumping back and forward through the years added alot to it too.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Newbridge Exile on March 25, 2023, 12:33:10 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on March 25, 2023, 12:19:48 AM
Quote from: Newbridge Exile on March 24, 2023, 11:17:46 PM
Nearly 10 years late to the party but True Detective Season 1was one of the best series I have watched in along time Harrelson and McConaughey  were outstanding in it (doubt the Louisiana tourism board would have enjoyed it as much through)

It finished brilliant. If I remember right, first 5 or 6 episodes were slow enough though. The jumping back and forward through the years added alot to it too.
Yep it was a slow burn for the first  few episodes but so worth it ,  also had one of the most unnerving/creepy antagonist's in any series/film I have seen
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on March 25, 2023, 12:36:38 AM
Quote from: Newbridge Exile on March 25, 2023, 12:33:10 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on March 25, 2023, 12:19:48 AM
Quote from: Newbridge Exile on March 24, 2023, 11:17:46 PM
Nearly 10 years late to the party but True Detective Season 1was one of the best series I have watched in along time Harrelson and McConaughey  were outstanding in it (doubt the Louisiana tourism board would have enjoyed it as much through)

It finished brilliant. If I remember right, first 5 or 6 episodes were slow enough though. The jumping back and forward through the years added alot to it too.
Yep it was a slow burn for the first  few episodes but so worth it ,  also had one of the most unnerving/creepy antagonist's in any series/film I have seen

Agreed. Was excellent tho id need to rewatch. S2 was average and S3 very good. Id rewatch all 3 tbh
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tbrick18 on March 27, 2023, 11:37:56 AM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on March 25, 2023, 12:36:38 AM
Quote from: Newbridge Exile on March 25, 2023, 12:33:10 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on March 25, 2023, 12:19:48 AM
Quote from: Newbridge Exile on March 24, 2023, 11:17:46 PM
Nearly 10 years late to the party but True Detective Season 1was one of the best series I have watched in along time Harrelson and McConaughey  were outstanding in it (doubt the Louisiana tourism board would have enjoyed it as much through)

It finished brilliant. If I remember right, first 5 or 6 episodes were slow enough though. The jumping back and forward through the years added alot to it too.
Yep it was a slow burn for the first  few episodes but so worth it ,  also had one of the most unnerving/creepy antagonist's in any series/film I have seen

Agreed. Was excellent tho id need to rewatch. S2 was average and S3 very good. Id rewatch all 3 tbh

Yeah it was brilliant. I didn't know there were more seasons though! I must look that up.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on March 27, 2023, 12:25:41 PM
Farrell vince vaughn and rachel mcadam in s2, really shouldve been better.
S3 was definitely back on track.
Fell into a twitter post on s1 last night, now i really want to watch s1 again 😊
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Louther on March 27, 2023, 02:08:32 PM
Serious 2 of Kin has been decent, 2 episodes in.

Much more happening now and the introduction of Bren has certainly added a new dimension to the family! 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: DownFanatic on March 27, 2023, 02:34:00 PM
Quote from: Louther on March 27, 2023, 02:08:32 PM
Serious 2 of Kin has been decent, 2 episodes in.

Much more happening now and the introduction of Bren has certainly added a new dimension to the family!

Two episodes in, it is much better than the entirety of Season 1. They've tightened the plot holes up considerably. Bren adds more intrigue to it. Some of the characters are a bit flat though.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on March 27, 2023, 02:59:00 PM
Succession back. Incredible first episode.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tbrick18 on March 27, 2023, 04:55:22 PM
Season 3 of Ted Lasso is back.
I love it, but I dont know why. I think it should be rubbish. But it's just feel good.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: AustinPowers on March 27, 2023, 05:13:22 PM
Who the frig  is this Ted Lasso?   Is he a cowboy  or what?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 27, 2023, 05:40:18 PM
He works at Google
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Orior on March 27, 2023, 06:42:35 PM
Who remembers 1970's tv series Citizen Smith, with the lead character played by Robery Lindsay?

Fun fact: When Wolfe Tone went to America, he took the pseudonym Citizen Smith. And what was the name of the character played by Lindsay? Wolfie!

The creater of Citizen Smith was born in London to Irish parents.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citizen_Smith

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on March 27, 2023, 08:35:24 PM
Succession hasn't missed a beat still razor sharp really enjoyed that first episode!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggy90 on March 27, 2023, 10:03:03 PM
Quote from: Orior on March 27, 2023, 06:42:35 PM
Who remembers 1970's tv series Citizen Smith, with the lead character played by Robery Lindsay?

Fun fact: When Wolfe Tone went to America, he took the pseudonym Citizen Smith. And what was the name of the character played by Lindsay? Wolfie!

The creater of Citizen Smith was born in London to Irish parents.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citizen_Smith

"From a mush in Shepherd's Bush".
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Windmill abu on March 27, 2023, 10:26:03 PM
Just watched the first episode of Blue Lights. First impressions are that it is very good with some excellent casting. The action scenes appear authentic.
Unfortunately it slightly drifts into a problems solved by a former social worker plot.
Nevertheless it has the potential to address the problems the cops face every day working in predominately nationalist/sceptical areas.
From a purely visual standpoint, the main character has a lot in common with the lead in Happy Valley.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: AustinPowers on March 27, 2023, 11:30:12 PM
Quote from: Orior on March 27, 2023, 06:42:35 PM
Who remembers 1970's tv series Citizen Smith, with the lead character played by Robery Lindsay?

Fun fact: When Wolfe Tone went to America, he took the pseudonym Citizen Smith. And what was the name of the character played by Lindsay? Wolfie!

The creater of Citizen Smith was born in London to Irish parents.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citizen_Smith

The wee woman who  was in eastenders in later years  called him Foxy, not Wolfie  ;D

Great show.  John Sullivan . I assumed there  was an Irish link in ther e somewhere
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: mrdeeds on March 27, 2023, 11:38:29 PM
Quote from: screenexile on March 27, 2023, 08:35:24 PM
Succession hasn't missed a beat still razor sharp really enjoyed that first episode!

Sets up the season well.

Just finished Black Bird. Brilliant.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on March 31, 2023, 10:00:22 PM
Tubridys farewell and not a mention?! Disappointed lads.
Not there yet but will be soon.

Nere liked the heure but love an oul farewell hi. Esp to thon cnut 😃

Philomena flat out with the innuendo im hearing

Edit - apologies its his last country show not last show. Bit embarrassed now lol
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on March 31, 2023, 10:14:21 PM
Quote from: tbrick18 on March 27, 2023, 04:55:22 PM
Season 3 of Ted Lasso is back.
I love it, but I dont know why. I think it should be rubbish. But it's just feel good.
They could have called it 'Coach Ted'.

Now Richmond have signed Zlatan (wtf) - a stroke of comic genius, though they could've gotten  a lot of milage out of a Cantonesque character.
But the Zlatan aura  is more current.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on April 01, 2023, 11:59:01 PM
Quote from: Windmill abu on March 27, 2023, 10:26:03 PM
Just watched the first episode of Blue Lights. First impressions are that it is very good with some excellent casting. The action scenes appear authentic.
Unfortunately it slightly drifts into a problems solved by a former social worker plot.
Nevertheless it has the potential to address the problems the cops face every day working in predominately nationalist/sceptical areas.
From a purely visual standpoint, the main character has a lot in common with the lead in Happy Valley.
Watched it all, excellent
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on April 03, 2023, 06:57:12 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on February 24, 2023, 01:54:21 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on February 24, 2023, 12:59:20 PM
Finally getting round to watching Suits, near the end of S3, its watchable but overall pretty shite, but I keep getting drawn back to watch more. Its hardly going to improve much if this is my reading so far and 6 more series to go??

Probably not. I enjoyed it at the start but gave up on it after a certain significant change. Couldnt see the point of it after that
I saw Suits through to end, it never got any better but not considerably worse, it was shite but watchable shite that didn't require much brain power. The Donna character annoyed the f**k out of me throughout.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on April 03, 2023, 09:21:34 PM
The Big Door Prize on Apple (or dodgy box). 3 episodes dropped on 29th March and then weekly from this Wednesday. Really liked it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: CK_Redhand on April 03, 2023, 10:17:43 PM
Blue Lights episode 4 is one of the best episodes of TV I've seen in years. If it was from an American show, say The Wire or similar it would be lauded by critics. I hope the show gets the recognition it deserves.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gawa316 on April 05, 2023, 03:45:49 PM
Quote from: Newbridge Exile on March 25, 2023, 12:33:10 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on March 25, 2023, 12:19:48 AM
Quote from: Newbridge Exile on March 24, 2023, 11:17:46 PM
Nearly 10 years late to the party but True Detective Season 1was one of the best series I have watched in along time Harrelson and McConaughey  were outstanding in it (doubt the Louisiana tourism board would have enjoyed it as much through)

It finished brilliant. If I remember right, first 5 or 6 episodes were slow enough though. The jumping back and forward through the years added alot to it too.
Yep it was a slow burn for the first  few episodes but so worth it ,  also had one of the most unnerving/creepy antagonist's in any series/film I have seen

Flip me how have I never heard about this? One episode to go on the first season...excellent show
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on April 05, 2023, 06:38:59 PM
Quote from: gawa316 on April 05, 2023, 03:45:49 PM
Quote from: Newbridge Exile on March 25, 2023, 12:33:10 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on March 25, 2023, 12:19:48 AM
Quote from: Newbridge Exile on March 24, 2023, 11:17:46 PM
Nearly 10 years late to the party but True Detective Season 1was one of the best series I have watched in along time Harrelson and McConaughey  were outstanding in it (doubt the Louisiana tourism board would have enjoyed it as much through)

It finished brilliant. If I remember right, first 5 or 6 episodes were slow enough though. The jumping back and forward through the years added alot to it too.
Yep it was a slow burn for the first  few episodes but so worth it ,  also had one of the most unnerving/creepy antagonist's in any series/film I have seen

Flip me how have I never heard about this? One episode to go on the first season...excellent show

The first series was excellent. Definitely up there. One episode Woody Harrelson was the luckiest man on the planet lol. The rest of the series were absolute rubbish considering the stars  and budget.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on April 05, 2023, 07:51:48 PM
Quote from: JoG2 on March 11, 2023, 11:27:17 PM
Late to it, but almost finished The Last Kingdom, brilliant show, moves along at a serious pace. Just read there's a film in April that completes the series / books.
I watched it  following your recommendation and it's brilliant, at least rarely less than enjoyable.  I suppose I do take a peculiar pleasure in Danes being put to the sword in grizzly fashion.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JoG2 on April 05, 2023, 09:03:07 PM
Quote from: Main Street on April 05, 2023, 07:51:48 PM
Quote from: JoG2 on March 11, 2023, 11:27:17 PM
Late to it, but almost finished The Last Kingdom, brilliant show, moves along at a serious pace. Just read there's a film in April that completes the series / books.
I watched it  following your recommendation and it's brilliant, at least rarely less than enjoyable.  I suppose I do take a peculiar pleasure in Danes being put to the sword in grizzly fashion.

Good timing, movie out next week

https://m.imdb.com/title/tt15767808/
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: thewobbler on April 05, 2023, 10:38:42 PM
Mandalorian s3 showing a strong claim for the worst Star Wars output since Revenge of the Sith.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: AustinPowers on April 06, 2023, 12:18:14 PM
The Paisley Years on  bbc

Man, but he  was an evil, bigoted f**ker. Unbelievable the power  he had and  the   hatred he stoked up among  the unionist community against Catholics .  And the headcases  who hung on his  every word.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jell 0 Biafra on April 06, 2023, 03:36:35 PM
Quote from: Jeepers Creepers on April 05, 2023, 06:38:59 PM
Quote from: gawa316 on April 05, 2023, 03:45:49 PM
Quote from: Newbridge Exile on March 25, 2023, 12:33:10 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on March 25, 2023, 12:19:48 AM
Quote from: Newbridge Exile on March 24, 2023, 11:17:46 PM
Nearly 10 years late to the party but True Detective Season 1was one of the best series I have watched in along time Harrelson and McConaughey  were outstanding in it (doubt the Louisiana tourism board would have enjoyed it as much through)

It finished brilliant. If I remember right, first 5 or 6 episodes were slow enough though. The jumping back and forward through the years added alot to it too.
Yep it was a slow burn for the first  few episodes but so worth it ,  also had one of the most unnerving/creepy antagonist's in any series/film I have seen

Flip me how have I never heard about this? One episode to go on the first season...excellent show

The first series was excellent. Definitely up there. One episode Woody Harrelson was the luckiest man on the planet lol. The rest of the series were absolute rubbish considering the stars  and budget.

First season was some of the best tv there's ever been.  Two fantastic actors at the peak of their powers.  Second season I gave up on; it was just terrible.
Third season I also really liked.  Although it wasn't up to the standard of season 1, it was still really good.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on April 06, 2023, 05:17:39 PM
I take that back. Series 3 was decent. Just the 2nd one had so much hype but was very disappointing.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gawa316 on April 06, 2023, 05:36:07 PM
1 episode down of season 2 and fell asleep!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: clarshack on April 06, 2023, 07:56:16 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on April 05, 2023, 10:38:42 PM
Mandalorian s3 showing a strong claim for the worst Star Wars output since Revenge of the Sith.

The latest episode was shocking despite Jack Black and Christopher Lloyd featuring in it.

Revenge of the Sith was actually one of the better movies, maybe you are thinking of The Last Jedi (2017)? Now that was pure rubbish.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on April 06, 2023, 10:22:39 PM
Quote from: clarshack on April 06, 2023, 07:56:16 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on April 05, 2023, 10:38:42 PM
Mandalorian s3 showing a strong claim for the worst Star Wars output since Revenge of the Sith.

The latest episode was shocking despite Jack Black and Christopher Lloyd featuring in it.

Revenge of the Sith was actually one of the better movies, maybe you are thinking of The Last Jedi (2017)? Now that was pure rubbish.

Last Jedi is an infinitely superior movie to Revenge of the Sith.

Revenge of the Sith is the best of the three prequels by a considerable distance but that's not really saying much.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on April 06, 2023, 10:41:04 PM
Last jedi was the best of the new trilogy, it just needed to lose the whole casino section with Finn and the annoying girl
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: toby47 on April 07, 2023, 11:36:25 AM
Quote from: CK_Redhand on April 03, 2023, 10:17:43 PM
Blue Lights episode 4 is one of the best episodes of TV I've seen in years. If it was from an American show, say The Wire or similar it would be lauded by critics. I hope the show gets the recognition it deserves.

I enjoyed Blue Lights also. Only 6 episodes though, so it was over in a flash.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: oakleaflad on April 07, 2023, 03:41:09 PM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on April 06, 2023, 10:41:04 PM
Last jedi was the best of the new trilogy, it just needed to lose the whole casino section with Finn and the annoying girl
Last Jedi is ok as a standalone but ruined the storyline by killing off Snoke so easily, only heightened in the last film by making him a clone and bringing back Palpatine.

Mandalorian is good tv. Latest episode wasn't to my liking but can see why it would appeal to some. Overall though i'd be a fan.

Andor was very good.

Obi-Wan was ok, not bad but not great.

I think they've done a pretty good job overall with the TV stuff for the amount of criticism they get.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Ethan Tremblay on April 07, 2023, 03:50:08 PM
Quote from: oakleaflad on April 07, 2023, 03:41:09 PM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on April 06, 2023, 10:41:04 PM
Last jedi was the best of the new trilogy, it just needed to lose the whole casino section with Finn and the annoying girl
Last Jedi is ok as a standalone but ruined the storyline by killing off Snoke so easily, only heightened in the last film by making him a clone and bringing back Palpatine.

Mandalorian is good tv. Latest episode wasn't to my liking but can see why it would appeal to some. Overall though i'd be a fan.

Andor was very good.

Obi-Wan was ok, not bad but not great.

I think they've done a pretty good job overall with the TV stuff for the amount of criticism they get.

I think with the tv shows, things can get fleshed out a bit more  Multiple plots can run over the course of a few years and they can react to audience reaction a lot easier. 

I would dare say if the prequels were being made today, tv would do them more justice than the 3 3hour films they made.  (as a kid i loved revenge of the sith, and thought it was superior to the most recent 3 films, which were very disjointed imo, but lets not go down that rabbit hole). 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: RedHand88 on April 07, 2023, 10:48:10 PM
Blue Lights is actually not a bad show.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on April 07, 2023, 11:12:42 PM
Quote from: RedHand88 on April 07, 2023, 10:48:10 PM
Blue Lights is actually not a bad show.
Wasn't overly enthused by it so didn't start it until a few nights ago and enjoyed it far more than I thought I would.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: imtommygunn on April 08, 2023, 09:35:11 AM
I quite like it too. Have only watched the first few episodes but seems very centred on republican areas so far! Tbh it is worrying that some of the stuff in it is probably not that far from the truth.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on April 08, 2023, 01:14:04 PM
Saw the trailer for Blue Lights and it looked crap. But boredom brought me to it during the week and I loved it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on April 10, 2023, 02:27:45 PM
If you're a Succession fan, watch ASAP.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on April 10, 2023, 03:19:31 PM
Amazing how word never got out. Great episode.

Loving Kin S2, Francis Magee does a fantastic psychotic as Bren.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Louther on April 10, 2023, 10:04:49 PM
Quote from: gallsman on April 10, 2023, 02:27:45 PM
If you're a Succession fan, watch ASAP.

Just wow. What an episode.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on April 10, 2023, 10:18:34 PM
Quote from: Louther on April 10, 2023, 10:04:49 PM
Quote from: gallsman on April 10, 2023, 02:27:45 PM
If you're a Succession fan, watch ASAP.

Just wow. What an episode.

Wow indeed. Ye near need a lie down after that!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: An Watcher on April 11, 2023, 07:14:14 AM
Good job because I've found the first couple of episodes very hard to follow and not a patch on the first few series
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: J70 on April 11, 2023, 01:01:59 PM
That was an awesome episode of Succession. Sets things up nicely for winding up the series.

Enjoying the second season of Perry Mason so far. Was ambivalent about the first with it's weird Christian preacher/dead child storyline, but second season is setting up nicely with the thickening plot around the murder of the useless rich son of a thuggish developer.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: clarshack on April 12, 2023, 12:51:36 AM
Whether you like the Police or not there's no denying that Blue Lights was a damn good show.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JoG2 on April 16, 2023, 02:12:28 PM
Quote from: clarshack on April 12, 2023, 12:51:36 AM
Whether you like the Police or not there's no denying that Blue Lights was a damn good show.

Finished it there during the week, very enjoyable. Some great characters
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on April 17, 2023, 07:39:29 PM
My skin is crawling after watching the latest Succession... so uncomfortable!!!

Sad that it's coming to an end. f**k Tom Wambsgans!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Abble on April 17, 2023, 10:04:32 PM
 My cinema hd app doesn't seem to be pulling in watchable streams of ep 3 and 4 of Succession which is highly annoying, anyone any alternative suggestions as to how I can catch up and see these latest episodes?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Louther on April 18, 2023, 10:44:07 AM
Quote from: screenexile on April 17, 2023, 07:39:29 PM
My skin is crawling after watching the latest Succession... so uncomfortable!!!

Sad that it's coming to an end. f**k Tom Wambsgans!

I remember watching the early seasons and you couldn't like any of them. All so unpleasant in their dealings with anyone and willing to drop people at the drop of a hat.

Last night took me back to that. Last few weeks you'd have been rooting somewhat for the kids, they pulled together, working as a group and moving on. Last night at first sign of openings they back to own ways and all too willing to knife each other for their own advancement, even if it's obviously short term.

Some great lines as always - Tom getting reminded of his place; Greg trying to find out what his place is; Kerry been sent to her place out the back door.  :)

Also they talked about Logan having no friends when it obvious they the same. They didn't even know that the security guy had family. They never look inward.

It's some show, never wastes a line in the dialogue.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: J70 on April 18, 2023, 11:07:11 AM
Wonder how the Murdochs like it? The auld lad won't be around for ever. Whose name is on the piece of paper? :D
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on April 18, 2023, 12:40:53 PM
Quote from: J70 on April 18, 2023, 11:07:11 AM
Wonder how the Murdochs like it? The auld lad won't be around for ever. Whose name is on the piece of paper? :D

Must like it alright if they're contributing stories to it!

https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/rupert-murdoch-succession-son-lachlan-james-b2318509.html
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: toby47 on April 28, 2023, 09:06:59 AM
Night Agent was a decent watch.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on April 29, 2023, 06:52:11 PM
Been watching House again from the start, loved it first time round and its just as good this time round (3rd time for most of it).
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: RedHand88 on April 29, 2023, 07:51:21 PM
Finished "Anatomy of a scandal" last night on Netflix
Excellent show.  The twist halfway through really got me.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on May 03, 2023, 10:07:28 AM
Thoroughly enjoyed The Diplomat on Netflix. Moves along at a decent pace.

Kin is fairly heating up.  I am enjoying this series much more than i enjoyed the first.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on May 03, 2023, 11:00:17 AM
Quote from: lurganblue on May 03, 2023, 10:07:28 AM
Thoroughly enjoyed The Diplomat on Netflix. Moves along at a decent pace.

Kin is fairly heating up.  I am enjoying this series much more than i enjoyed the first.

Kin season 2 is better. The daughter Anna is the worst actress ever though.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: LC on May 03, 2023, 11:34:59 AM
Citadel on Amazon Prime seems good so far.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on May 03, 2023, 12:56:09 PM
Started watching that sitcom Colin from Accounts on BBC iplayer. really enjoyable Aussie comedy and it's only half an hour so goes by quickly.

Well worth a watch!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gawa316 on May 03, 2023, 02:37:08 PM
Quote from: Jell 0 Biafra on April 06, 2023, 03:36:35 PM
Quote from: Jeepers Creepers on April 05, 2023, 06:38:59 PM
Quote from: gawa316 on April 05, 2023, 03:45:49 PM
Quote from: Newbridge Exile on March 25, 2023, 12:33:10 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on March 25, 2023, 12:19:48 AM
Quote from: Newbridge Exile on March 24, 2023, 11:17:46 PM
Nearly 10 years late to the party but True Detective Season 1was one of the best series I have watched in along time Harrelson and McConaughey  were outstanding in it (doubt the Louisiana tourism board would have enjoyed it as much through)

It finished brilliant. If I remember right, first 5 or 6 episodes were slow enough though. The jumping back and forward through the years added alot to it too.
Yep it was a slow burn for the first  few episodes but so worth it ,  also had one of the most unnerving/creepy antagonist's in any series/film I have seen

Flip me how have I never heard about this? One episode to go on the first season...excellent show

The first series was excellent. Definitely up there. One episode Woody Harrelson was the luckiest man on the planet lol. The rest of the series were absolute rubbish considering the stars  and budget.

First season was some of the best tv there's ever been.  Two fantastic actors at the peak of their powers.  Second season I gave up on; it was just terrible.
Third season I also really liked.  Although it wasn't up to the standard of season 1, it was still really good.

Finished season 2 and meh...at times I was thinking okay this is getting good, at times I was thinking what the Feck is going on, at times I was thinking Vince Vaughn is brutal...still watched it to the end and then the last episode I was like 'you mother f#$kers' to the writers. Shite ending
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on May 03, 2023, 05:36:07 PM
Quote from: screenexile on May 03, 2023, 12:56:09 PM
Started watching that sitcom Colin from Accounts on BBC iplayer. really enjoyable Aussie comedy and it's only half an hour so goes by quickly.

Well worth a watch!

Really enjoyed it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on May 03, 2023, 11:09:25 PM
Love Harrelson and McConaghey. Apparently they could be brothers too.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: J70 on May 04, 2023, 12:34:14 PM
Finished Beef (Ali Wong and Steven Yuen). Brilliant series.

Also watched one called Jury Duty that's available on the Freevee app in the states. Its a mockumentary about jurors in a trial, except everyone except one juror is an actor. James Marsden from Westworld is very good as a spoof version of himself on jury duty. Was surprised how enjoyable it was overall.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on May 04, 2023, 12:48:59 PM
Enjoyed Beef but it went completely batshit by the end.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on May 04, 2023, 01:09:57 PM
Thought the last episode in particular really let it down.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: J70 on May 04, 2023, 01:14:12 PM
The violent ninth episode was brilliant.

Last one where they were tripping, wasn't sure during it, but by the time they wrapped it up I thought it was a good way to end it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Captain Scarlet on May 04, 2023, 03:12:09 PM
Not sure if either have been mentioned but Serioes 2 of Sweet Tooth is on Netflix. It's about a disease wiping out mankind while hybrid animal-kids are blamed and hunted.

Such an odd show that could be so despressing but it is actually uplifted by the kids and the good guys. There is one little character called Bobby (an animatronic groundhog in a dungarees) and he has some hilarious moments. Just be warned it may seem like a kids show, but there is a fair bit of violence.

Also, Series 2 of The Curse on Channel 4 is something you will tear through. A bunch of dimwits rob a load of gold in East End London and are on the run now. The comedian Tom Davis wrote some of it and he plays a character called Big Mick Neville - gold dust! Again, you can see it on the C4 Player and you will fly through it.

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Louther on May 08, 2023, 08:36:21 AM
Kin. Brilliant season. Brillant finish (rte spoiler aside  ::))
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on May 08, 2023, 11:01:14 AM
WTF were they thinking the bellends, such a spoiler. Kin S2 was superb, Francis Magee as Bren really brought it to another level. I was reading S3 is already filmed, I'd say they'll keep it for the Autumn.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on May 08, 2023, 11:53:04 AM
Good ending
As an aside was down at Bruuuuuce yesterday and while tryin to park think we went down the street of the main Kin house. Whass the chances of that wha 😃
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tbrick18 on May 08, 2023, 12:02:13 PM
Have just recently started watching succession.
On season 2.
What a messed up show, but compulsive viewing.

Finished Beef on Netflix too. It's a bit weird and dark, but I loved it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: DrinkingHarp on May 09, 2023, 03:24:39 AM
Anyone seen Loudermilk on Amazon?

Looking to see if it is worth watching.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on May 09, 2023, 09:28:21 AM
Daisy and the 6 on prime? Wasn't to bad. A bit to polished for my liking but still enjoyable. Music wasn't to bad either
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on May 09, 2023, 10:23:49 AM
Quote from: DrinkingHarp on May 09, 2023, 03:24:39 AM
Anyone seen Loudermilk on Amazon?

Looking to see if it is worth watching.

I liked it... wouldn't be everyone's cup of tea though but I definitely thought there were some very funny bits in it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: God14 on May 09, 2023, 01:56:11 PM
Kin season 2, thought it was brilliant. The Bren character brought it to a new level.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on May 09, 2023, 02:22:28 PM
Quote from: God14 on May 09, 2023, 01:56:11 PM
Kin season 2, thought it was brilliant. The Bren character brought it to a new level.

Mighty end to Kin season 2.  A big improvement on season 1 in my opinion.

I had the pleasure of watching that finale last night, followed by the latest Succession.  Absolutely top class viewing.  The scene on the balcony was enthralling.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on May 09, 2023, 02:33:07 PM
Lurgan pretty much the same, Kin yday durin day then Succession last nite.

The balcony scene was class ye could near rewatch and pause after every line there was so much abuse/baggage contained in it. Top notch 😃
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: An Watcher on May 09, 2023, 02:45:36 PM
Agreed on Kin, the second series has been a major improvement on the third.
As fir Succession, I'm not really into it this series.  The balcony scene was OK.  Just arguing really.  I think it's been disappointing I'm honest
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: trueblue1234 on May 09, 2023, 08:33:24 PM
Where can you watch the final episode of Kin?

No up on the dodgy box yet!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: An Watcher on May 09, 2023, 09:04:07 PM
Struggled to find kin on rte player when i missed the second episide.  Never did get to see that one
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Newbridge Exile on May 09, 2023, 10:47:31 PM
Quote from: trueblue1234 on May 09, 2023, 08:33:24 PM
Where can you watch the final episode of Kin?

No up on the dodgy box yet!!
I was able to watch it on the rte player
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: BrotherMore6592 on May 09, 2023, 11:02:37 PM
This latest episode of succession has been shite. Killed off the best character
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jell 0 Biafra on May 10, 2023, 02:26:08 AM
IMO the best episode of the season was the episode after that.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggy90 on May 10, 2023, 10:03:30 PM
Quote from: Captain Scarlet on May 04, 2023, 03:12:09 PM
Not sure if either have been mentioned but Serioes 2 of Sweet Tooth is on Netflix. It's about a disease wiping out mankind while hybrid animal-kids are blamed and hunted.

Such an odd show that could be so despressing but it is actually uplifted by the kids and the good guys. There is one little character called Bobby (an animatronic groundhog in a dungarees) and he has some hilarious moments. Just be warned it may seem like a kids show, but there is a fair bit of violence.

Also, Series 2 of The Curse on Channel 4 is something you will tear through. A bunch of dimwits rob a load of gold in East End London and are on the run now. The comedian Tom Davis wrote some of it and he plays a character called Big Mick Neville - gold dust! Again, you can see it on the C4 Player and you will fly through it.
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Thanks for the head's up. Really enjoyed that and series one.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jell 0 Biafra on May 11, 2023, 03:24:39 AM
Watched Red Rose on Netflix.  A mixed bag.  First episode is pretty crap, and ended up forwarding through a lot of it.  Gets interesting then for a while, but the last few episodes take it down.   

It's entertaining enough, and the kids act well, and are generally pretty charming,  but you can't think too hard about it or it all falls apart.

Watchable and entertaining. Not exactly good though
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: J70 on May 16, 2023, 12:23:39 AM
Latest Succession episode.... holy f**k... flashbacks! And not in a pleasant way.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on May 16, 2023, 12:17:19 PM
Quote from: J70 on May 16, 2023, 12:23:39 AM
Latest Succession episode.... holy f**k... flashbacks! And not in a pleasant way.

Amazed at the stock put in the media during election night.  Is that close to reality?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: An Watcher on May 16, 2023, 12:33:56 PM
Maybe I'm a bit slow or dozing when I watch this but it reminds me if Billions in a way.  I get the gist but find the detail difficult to follow.  Maybe that's just me?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jell 0 Biafra on May 16, 2023, 12:58:57 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on May 16, 2023, 12:17:19 PM
Quote from: J70 on May 16, 2023, 12:23:39 AM
Latest Succession episode.... holy f**k... flashbacks! And not in a pleasant way.

Amazed at the stock put in the media during election night.  Is that close to reality?

I think so.  MAGAs still haven't forgiven Fox News for calling Arizona for Biden.   
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: J70 on May 16, 2023, 01:16:41 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on May 16, 2023, 12:17:19 PM
Quote from: J70 on May 16, 2023, 12:23:39 AM
Latest Succession episode.... holy f**k... flashbacks! And not in a pleasant way.

Amazed at the stock put in the media during election night.  Is that close to reality?

Yes.

It can take six weeks before results are officially certified by state government. Absentee and mail-in ballots have to be counted, usually after the election date. The media organizations keep a tally of the counted and outstanding vote and, based on their analysis, can usually call the winner of a particular race that same night.

Works fine the vast majority of the time.

The example Succession used of what would happen if a building where 100K absentee votes were stored was torched was an extreme example of what could go wrong, but in reality I seriously doubt if any semi-serious cable news operation would even try to get away with what the company in question did in that episode. Certain politician(s) would all right.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on May 26, 2023, 04:26:02 PM
What way do we think Succession ends??

My 2 cents - as they are 3 big spoilt rich kids clearly out of their depth I expect all 3 to end the series getting shafted business wise, cant see how they lose their money. I think Tom wamsgam comes out smelling of roses and Greg will follow as his very rich lackey.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on May 26, 2023, 04:39:54 PM
Watched bit of that Brian Cox interview yday on bbc, he surmised Logan wasnt dead but just did it so as he could see from afar how the 3 children got on. Extremely unlikely of course but would be some move to get it resurrected in a couple of years 😃

Aside from that theres a lot to sort in a "final episode"
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jell 0 Biafra on May 26, 2023, 06:03:05 PM
Shiv, in order to take control, will spill the beans about her brother's involvement in the death of the waiter in Scotland.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on May 26, 2023, 07:59:13 PM
Have been waiting on that to make a reappearance. No better time 😃
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jell 0 Biafra on May 26, 2023, 10:45:57 PM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on May 26, 2023, 07:59:13 PM
Have been waiting on that to make a reappearance. No better time 😃

Well, it featured prominently in the recap showed prior to the first episode.  So either a total red herring, or it's going to be a big part of the closer.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on May 26, 2023, 11:28:11 PM
He hired Colin in last weeks episode as he was part of the original coverup.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jell 0 Biafra on May 27, 2023, 12:51:15 AM
Oh right, forgot about that.  I'd say there's more coming though. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on May 29, 2023, 11:14:42 AM
Class!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: J70 on May 29, 2023, 12:08:10 PM
Brilliant ending!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tonto1888 on May 29, 2023, 07:56:27 PM
An older one but I found it on Disney last night; No Offence
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on May 30, 2023, 12:10:22 AM
I think Succession stuck the landing that was class from start to finish!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: An Watcher on May 30, 2023, 07:05:08 AM
Not a great final series in my eyes
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on May 30, 2023, 09:39:04 AM
Quote from: screenexile on May 30, 2023, 12:10:22 AM
I think Succession stuck the landing that was class from start to finish!

I agree.  I think they hit the sweet spot too. Not too long and drawn out.  I know there will be calls for more but i really hope they leave it alone.  Great TV from start to finish.  I really enjoyed the last episode.  Although you really couldn't root for any of the character as they are all hateful, i think they did reach the most satisfying conclusion with the show.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: statto on May 30, 2023, 02:34:27 PM
Watched Malpractice on ITV thought was decent drama in relation to a Doctor who had issues with drug problem in past. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on June 01, 2023, 01:29:59 AM
Black Mirror - 15th June!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: jcpen on June 11, 2023, 05:46:49 PM
Not a huge cycling fan but the Tour de France documentary on Netflix is brilliant.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on June 11, 2023, 08:33:53 PM
Quote from: jcpen on June 11, 2023, 05:46:49 PM
Not a huge cycling fan but the Tour de France documentary on Netflix is brilliant.

Have watched a couple episodes so far, brilliant stuff
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tbrick18 on June 14, 2023, 10:47:47 AM
Quote from: screenexile on May 30, 2023, 12:10:22 AM
I think Succession stuck the landing that was class from start to finish!

Binge watched the whole thing over the last few weeks.
Fantastic show.
Not a single likeable character in the whole thing made it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: AustinPowers on June 14, 2023, 12:03:10 PM
Quote from: tbrick18 on June 14, 2023, 10:47:47 AM
Quote from: screenexile on May 30, 2023, 12:10:22 AM
I think Succession stuck the landing that was class from start to finish!

Binge watched the whole thing over the last few weeks.
Fantastic show.
Not a single likeable character in the whole thing made it.

I found thats  what made Breaking bad a hard watch .  All unlikeable  characters . Nobody to  root for. I have to be cheering  somebody on
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: toby47 on June 14, 2023, 12:49:29 PM
That 5 part BBC documentary on the troubles at the minute is very good. 'Once upon a time in Northern Ireland'
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: dec on June 14, 2023, 02:15:55 PM
Quote from: toby47 on June 14, 2023, 12:49:29 PM
That 5 part BBC documentary on the troubles at the minute is very good. 'Once upon a time in Northern Ireland'

It is also available in the US on PBS. I watched it with my family, it is probably the first real exposure my kids had to the Troubles.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tbrick18 on June 14, 2023, 06:34:07 PM
I finally finished Ted Lasso.
I really enjoyed it. Funny show, cheesy as anything and can touch a nerve while still being lighthearted.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: An Watcher on June 14, 2023, 07:04:33 PM
Watched the first episode of Ten Pound Poms last night.  Not bad.  Worth sticking with?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on June 14, 2023, 10:29:35 PM
Quote from: dec on June 14, 2023, 02:15:55 PM
Quote from: toby47 on June 14, 2023, 12:49:29 PM
That 5 part BBC documentary on the troubles at the minute is very good. 'Once upon a time in Northern Ireland'

It is also available in the US on PBS. I watched it with my family, it is probably the first real exposure my kids had to the Troubles.

Very very well done I'm in the middle of it here now.

Obviously it's people's versions of what happened but they've captured the internal conflict so well. The interviewees have all seemingly 'changed' but the sectarianism is still there if you scratch the surface!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on June 14, 2023, 11:14:27 PM
One particular character from E. Belfast was desperately clinging on to her past where taigs knew their place.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on June 14, 2023, 11:19:36 PM
2 episodes into The Silo on AppleTV, very very promising. Dystopian / Mystery / Sci-fi
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on June 14, 2023, 11:47:49 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on June 14, 2023, 11:19:36 PM
2 episodes into The Silo on AppleTV, very very promising. Dystopian / Mystery / Sci-fi

Yeah, probably at same spot, these types of shows are what I search for.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on June 15, 2023, 01:21:54 PM
The first episode was very good, the second one I'm not too sure. about, as in would it make any sense to someone who knew nothing about the period?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on June 17, 2023, 06:07:32 PM
Quote from: screenexile on June 14, 2023, 10:29:35 PM
Quote from: dec on June 14, 2023, 02:15:55 PM
Quote from: toby47 on June 14, 2023, 12:49:29 PM
That 5 part BBC documentary on the troubles at the minute is very good. 'Once upon a time in Northern Ireland'

It is also available in the US on PBS. I watched it with my family, it is probably the first real exposure my kids had to the Troubles.


Very very well done I'm in the middle of it here now.

Obviously it's people's versions of what happened but they've captured the internal conflict so well. The interviewees have all seemingly 'changed' but the sectarianism is still there if you scratch the surface!

Just finished it there. Thought it was brilliant. What a crazy place we live in. They could have done another 20 episodes and it wouldn't have got the full story.

The likes of Drumcree didn't get a mention. I always remember the 3 wee children being killed in Ballymoney and people started to catch themselves on.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on June 17, 2023, 06:13:38 PM
There are a million stories out there no doubt, was out walking the dogs earlier today and was earywigging these young women who were chatting about the show, there was so many things they didn't realise about the 'troubles' until they watched this series..

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on June 17, 2023, 07:04:14 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on June 17, 2023, 06:07:32 PM
Quote from: screenexile on June 14, 2023, 10:29:35 PM
Quote from: dec on June 14, 2023, 02:15:55 PM
Quote from: toby47 on June 14, 2023, 12:49:29 PM
That 5 part BBC documentary on the troubles at the minute is very good. 'Once upon a time in Northern Ireland'

It is also available in the US on PBS. I watched it with my family, it is probably the first real exposure my kids had to the Troubles.


Very very well done I'm in the middle of it here now.

Obviously it's people's versions of what happened but they've captured the internal conflict so well. The interviewees have all seemingly 'changed' but the sectarianism is still there if you scratch the surface!

Just finished it there. Thought it was brilliant. What a crazy place we live in. They could have done another 20 episodes and it wouldn't have got the full story.

The likes of Drumcree didn't get a mention. I always remember the 3 wee children being killed in Ballymoney and people started to catch themselves on.
One of the contributors made a good point that what went on wouldn't have been accepted in England and there was a snippet from the news (John Humphries I think) saying that, pro rata for the rest of the UK, there would have been over 1000 people murdered in an 8 day period. Crazy.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: mrdeeds on June 17, 2023, 07:24:32 PM
Couple episodes into new season of Black Mirror. Excellent so far.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on June 17, 2023, 07:40:28 PM
Quote from: mrdeeds on June 17, 2023, 07:24:32 PM
Couple episodes into new season of Black Mirror. Excellent so far.

Enjoyed the first 2... half way through the 3rd and it's not as good as the first 2 but very watchable.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: thewobbler on June 17, 2023, 07:42:32 PM
Didn't like the first one myself. Struck me as something that would work better on paper but the visual connection as good as impossible to carry off.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on June 17, 2023, 07:45:57 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on June 17, 2023, 07:42:32 PM
Didn't like the first one myself. Struck me as something that would work better on paper but the visual connection as good as impossible to carry off.

**Spoiler Alert**

Definitely used a previous South Park storyline arc then there was the inception twist at the end. Still I thought it was an interesting concept and enjoyed it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: J70 on June 19, 2023, 10:35:44 PM
White House Plumbers.

Fun look at Liddy and Hunt's role in Watergate.

Woody Harrelson is always watchable, but Justin Theroux does a funny, campy take on the admittedly ludicrous character that was G. Gordon Liddy.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jell 0 Biafra on June 20, 2023, 02:04:33 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on June 17, 2023, 07:42:32 PM
Didn't like the first one myself. Struck me as something that would work better on paper but the visual connection as good as impossible to carry off.

Very poor fare, I thought.  Reminded me of Sixth Sense  in that there was an idea for a twist that people wouldn't see coming, and the writers reckoned that would be enough to make the stuff that came before it good. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: AustinPowers on June 20, 2023, 02:16:56 PM
Quote from: Jell 0 Biafra on June 20, 2023, 02:04:33 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on June 17, 2023, 07:42:32 PM
Didn't like the first one myself. Struck me as something that would work better on paper but the visual connection as good as impossible to carry off.

Very poor fare, I thought.  Reminded me of Sixth Sense  in that there was an idea for a twist that people wouldn't see coming, and the writers reckoned that would be enough to make the stuff that came before it good.

Funny enough , I caught the end of  the sixth sense a  while ago , and had to  laugh.  The whole premise of that  film was  really laughable. 

*SPOILER*

Didn't he  work it out himself?  Your wife  never acknowledges your  existence?  You  never seem to be  able to hail a taxi?  You can't seem  to open doors  by  yourself. Maybe you're  dead Bruce, ya eejit    ;D
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jell 0 Biafra on June 20, 2023, 04:30:48 PM
Hmmm... that's me, apart from the doors thing.  Being dead would explain a lot.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jell 0 Biafra on June 21, 2023, 02:26:16 AM
2nd episode of Black Mirror a big improvement over the first, imo.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: thewobbler on June 21, 2023, 11:56:40 PM
Quote from: Jell 0 Biafra on June 21, 2023, 02:26:16 AM
2nd episode of Black Mirror a big improvement over the first, imo.

Yep, bang back in form.

Episode 3 pretty good too.

As a rule, Black Mirror better is a better concept when focused on human dilemmas enabled by technology, rather than technology enabling human dilemmas. Which probably makes no sense, but it does me.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jell 0 Biafra on June 22, 2023, 12:00:06 AM
Episode 3 was pretty great alright.  Great ending.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gawa316 on June 22, 2023, 12:26:30 AM
Just watch Bloodhounds on Netflix...I'm not too hard to please but I loved it!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: HiMucker on June 22, 2023, 08:09:17 AM
Is black mirror a show that you can just watch standalone episodes or do you need to follow the series?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on June 22, 2023, 08:17:46 AM
Quote from: bennydorano on June 14, 2023, 11:19:36 PM
2 episodes into The Silo on AppleTV, very very promising. Dystopian / Mystery / Sci-fi
Stumbling along in a run of the mill way now, not great.

Foundation is a much better sci fi show on Apple
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: mrdeeds on June 22, 2023, 09:20:51 AM
Quote from: HiMucker on June 22, 2023, 08:09:17 AM
Is black mirror a show that you can just watch standalone episodes or do you need to follow the series?

Standalone episodes.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jell 0 Biafra on June 26, 2023, 03:43:53 AM
Final episode of Black Mirror is really terrific.  Proper Hammer House of Horror stuff.  And with a hilarious demon.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: God14 on June 27, 2023, 11:51:51 PM
Just watched that episode of 'once upon a time in Northern Ireland'. Harrowing, heartbreaking TV. But compelling and compulsive

The format of the interviews, the story is so well done. But Geez what sadness
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on July 07, 2023, 07:51:39 PM
Bit late to Yellowstone,  near caught up now, loving it. You can really see why it's a Red state. It's like an ongoing advertisement for the Republican Party.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on July 07, 2023, 09:18:57 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on July 07, 2023, 07:51:39 PM
Bit late to Yellowstone,  near caught up now, loving it. You can really see why it's a Red state. It's like an ongoing advertisement for the Republican Party.
It's very good. Wee bit patchy in the later series imo but we'll worth sticking with. Waiting on the rest of s5 to appear!

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on July 07, 2023, 11:08:13 PM
Think I prefer the later series tbh, bit better paced and more sedate, the were bodies flying about like a comical A Team episode in the early series.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Olly on July 07, 2023, 11:38:25 PM
Has anyone seen The Modern Family. It's set in America and it's about a man and a woman with 3 dysfunctional children. The father is an estate agent. The mother has a gay brother who has a gay husband. Her da is an old man but is married to an attractive latino girl. They get into some hilarious escapades. It's on Sky regularly and has millions of episodes.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: J70 on July 08, 2023, 04:34:01 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on July 07, 2023, 11:08:13 PM
Think I prefer the later series tbh, bit better paced and more sedate, the were bodies flying about like a comical A Team episode in the early series.

I gave up on it after season 4. They're just pushing the limits of ridiculousness and it gets repetitive and tiresome. There's plenty more stuff out there to watch.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on July 08, 2023, 05:52:22 PM
Hijack on Apple TV has started off quite well.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: thewobbler on July 08, 2023, 06:17:04 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on June 14, 2023, 11:19:36 PM
2 episodes into The Silo on AppleTV, very very promising. Dystopian / Mystery / Sci-fi

The season 1 finale was superb. How to do sci-fi properly.

Let's hope they've the good sense to leave it at one series. The principle behind the show seems to have a Lost-style potential for endless nonsense.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: thebigfella on July 08, 2023, 06:39:12 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on July 08, 2023, 06:17:04 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on June 14, 2023, 11:19:36 PM
2 episodes into The Silo on AppleTV, very very promising. Dystopian / Mystery / Sci-fi

The season 1 finale was superb. How to do sci-fi properly.

Let's hope they've the good sense to leave it at one series. The principle behind the show seems to have a Lost-style potential for endless nonsense.

It's based off a series of books and pretty true to source material. Not sure why they would leave it at one season.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: clarshack on July 11, 2023, 10:53:22 AM
Quote from: Jell 0 Biafra on June 26, 2023, 03:43:53 AM
Final episode of Black Mirror is really terrific.  Proper Hammer House of Horror stuff.  And with a hilarious demon.

Was a very good episode. Also thought the Loch Henry episode was well done too.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on July 11, 2023, 11:00:23 AM
really enjoying Black Summer on Netflix
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tbrick18 on July 11, 2023, 11:23:43 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on July 11, 2023, 11:00:23 AM
really enjoying Black Summer on Netflix

Yeah it was good, unfortunately cancelled after season 2 I think.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on July 11, 2023, 11:49:18 AM
Quote from: tbrick18 on July 11, 2023, 11:23:43 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on July 11, 2023, 11:00:23 AM
really enjoying Black Summer on Netflix

Yeah it was good, unfortunately cancelled after season 2 I think.

Yeah, this is what annoys me about Netflix, there are so many series that they axe after maybe 1 or two series ffs, the show must have to hit so many figures by a period to get banking for a new series.. Covid has hit a lot of shows to I think

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: maddog on July 11, 2023, 11:51:48 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on July 11, 2023, 11:49:18 AM
Quote from: tbrick18 on July 11, 2023, 11:23:43 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on July 11, 2023, 11:00:23 AM
really enjoying Black Summer on Netflix

Yeah it was good, unfortunately cancelled after season 2 I think.

Yeah, this is what annoys me about Netflix, there are so many series that they axe after maybe 1 or two series ffs, the show must have to hit so many figures by a period to get banking for a new series.. Covid has hit a lot of shows to I think

Aye i was watching one set in russia about a pandemic oddly enough. It didnt get any further.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jell 0 Biafra on July 11, 2023, 01:35:50 PM
Quote from: clarshack on July 11, 2023, 10:53:22 AM
Quote from: Jell 0 Biafra on June 26, 2023, 03:43:53 AM
Final episode of Black Mirror is really terrific.  Proper Hammer House of Horror stuff.  And with a hilarious demon.

Was a very good episode. Also thought the Loch Henry episode was well done too.

Yeah, I liked that one a lot too.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jell 0 Biafra on July 11, 2023, 01:38:13 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on July 11, 2023, 11:49:18 AM
Quote from: tbrick18 on July 11, 2023, 11:23:43 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on July 11, 2023, 11:00:23 AM
really enjoying Black Summer on Netflix

Yeah it was good, unfortunately cancelled after season 2 I think.

Yeah, this is what annoys me about Netflix, there are so many series that they axe after maybe 1 or two series ffs, the show must have to hit so many figures by a period to get banking for a new series.. Covid has hit a lot of shows to I think

It's not just Netflix though. Prime do it too.  One of the best shows I've seen in recent years, Patriot, was canceled after 2 seasons.  Black comedy/spy thing.  Highly rec'd.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on July 11, 2023, 05:32:15 PM
Quote from: maddog on July 11, 2023, 11:51:48 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on July 11, 2023, 11:49:18 AM
Quote from: tbrick18 on July 11, 2023, 11:23:43 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on July 11, 2023, 11:00:23 AM
really enjoying Black Summer on Netflix

Yeah it was good, unfortunately cancelled after season 2 I think.

Yeah, this is what annoys me about Netflix, there are so many series that they axe after maybe 1 or two series ffs, the show must have to hit so many figures by a period to get banking for a new series.. Covid has hit a lot of shows to I think

Aye i was watching one set in russia about a pandemic oddly enough. It didnt get any further.

It was really good!! Finished with the Chinese? Was hoping that was coming back
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: From the Bunker on July 11, 2023, 05:59:30 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on July 11, 2023, 11:00:23 AM
really enjoying Black Summer on Netflix

Yeah it's a real roller-coaster right from the beginning. There is very little down time for small chat. Huge levels of who to trust, where to go and what to do. An unglamorous survival series.

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on July 11, 2023, 08:15:47 PM
Quote from: From the Bunker on July 11, 2023, 05:59:30 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on July 11, 2023, 11:00:23 AM
really enjoying Black Summer on Netflix

Yeah it's a real roller-coaster right from the beginning. There is very little down time for small chat. Huge levels of who to trust, where to go and what to do. An unglamorous survival series.

I've told the wife after various shows I know what to do when the shit goes down!!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on July 13, 2023, 11:29:21 PM
Watched Murder in the alps the other night, 10 years on, no leads or creditable evidence to link anyone to those murders.

Stands out for the child that was found alive underneath the dead body's.. madness
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on July 13, 2023, 11:42:54 PM
White Lotus 2. 1 left to go. Love it
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: jcpen on July 14, 2023, 08:16:08 AM
Couple of episodes into Angela Black on Netfilx, very good so far.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Walter Cronc on July 18, 2023, 10:13:30 AM
Anyone watched Succession? On season 2 and finding it a real drag. Awkward, cringy stuff with horrible characters. Not sure I've the will to finish it!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: J70 on July 18, 2023, 01:29:08 PM
Quote from: Walter Cronc on July 18, 2023, 10:13:30 AM
Anyone watched Succession? On season 2 and finding it a real drag. Awkward, cringy stuff with horrible characters. Not sure I've the will to finish it!

You're not on this thread very often, are you? ;D

As to your question... brilliant series. Stick with it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jell 0 Biafra on July 18, 2023, 04:22:54 PM
Quote from: Walter Cronc on July 18, 2023, 10:13:30 AM
Anyone watched Succession? On season 2 and finding it a real drag. Awkward, cringy stuff with horrible characters. Not sure I've the will to finish it!

If it's not doing it for you by season 2, time to bin it.  It doesn't really change.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Walter Cronc on July 18, 2023, 06:23:29 PM
Quote from: Jell 0 Biafra on July 18, 2023, 04:22:54 PM
Quote from: Walter Cronc on July 18, 2023, 10:13:30 AM
Anyone watched Succession? On season 2 and finding it a real drag. Awkward, cringy stuff with horrible characters. Not sure I've the will to finish it!

If it's not doing it for you by season 2, time to bin it.  It doesn't really change.

Cheers lad. Think I will.

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: TwoUpTwoDown on July 18, 2023, 06:52:24 PM
Entourage 19 years old today...it was an enjoyable watch!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: dec on July 18, 2023, 06:56:46 PM
Quote from: Walter Cronc on July 18, 2023, 10:13:30 AM
Anyone watched Succession? On season 2 and finding it a real drag. Awkward, cringy stuff with horrible characters. Not sure I've the will to finish it!

The horrible characters are the best bit.

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gerrykeegan on July 18, 2023, 11:15:34 PM
The Sixth Commandment on BBC is very good so far.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on July 19, 2023, 12:00:25 AM
Quote from: gerrykeegan on July 18, 2023, 11:15:34 PM
The Sixth Commandment on BBC is very good so far.

Concur. 3 down 1 to go
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on July 19, 2023, 07:09:35 AM
Quote from: gerrykeegan on July 18, 2023, 11:15:34 PM
The Sixth Commandment on BBC is very good so far.

Excellent. Suspect it'll be quite the start making turn for Éanna Hardwick. Quietly terrifying.

Finished season two of The Bear last night. Incredibly well acted show. Episode 6 with a load of guest stars is one of the best episodes of TV in years. Family dysfunction to rival any Irish Christmas.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Saffron_sam20 on July 19, 2023, 08:31:19 AM
Quote from: TwoUpTwoDown on July 18, 2023, 06:52:24 PM
Entourage 19 years old today...it was an enjoyable watch!

What a show, Jonny Drama has to be one of the best characters ever in a TV series, class comedy value. id also love to see a writer try put a character like Ari Gold in a show now just to see twitter explode, he was class. What a show
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: WT4E on July 21, 2023, 11:16:29 PM
Love watching the sports docs. Watching quarterback and so far feel its poor enough but just spotted produced by Peyton Manning. Obviously went for the dull sober religious type QBs would have been better with a bad boy type in it IMO.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: An Watcher on July 22, 2023, 12:31:12 AM
Enjoying it with a few episodes to go.  Like the way that its not all about Mahomes and Cousins.  Seen Morattas issues but hopefully more to come
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: J70 on July 22, 2023, 12:52:00 PM
Quote from: gallsman on July 19, 2023, 07:09:35 AM
Quote from: gerrykeegan on July 18, 2023, 11:15:34 PM
The Sixth Commandment on BBC is very good so far.

Excellent. Suspect it'll be quite the start making turn for Éanna Hardwick. Quietly terrifying.

Finished season two of The Bear last night. Incredibly well acted show. Episode 6 with a load of guest stars is one of the best episodes of TV in years. Faculty dysfunction to rival any Irish Christmas.

Finished Season 2 last night. We'll set up for a third.

And yeah, the Emmy nominations will be bursting out of that episode 6.

Jamie Lee Curtis for sure, but Jon Bernthal and Bob Odenkirk were brilliant guest appearances also.

Great cast, acting and writing in general though.

And so passionate about the restaurant business.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Mourne Red on July 26, 2023, 10:11:37 PM
Been really enjoying Hijack - Idris Elba's show on Apple TV. On the dodgy fire sticks if anyone uses them 👀
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on July 26, 2023, 10:29:52 PM
Quote from: Mourne Red on July 26, 2023, 10:11:37 PM
Been really enjoying Hijack - Idris Elba's show on Apple TV. On the dodgy fire sticks if anyone uses them 👀

I'm going to give it a go, though she was saying his voice was a bit too gangsterish!! From the trailer we watched
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on August 01, 2023, 11:23:22 PM
Been watching The Old Man on Disney +, really enjoying it - getting round to it late as I do believe someone on here gave it a bum reviewing put me off starting it. 

Also been watching Bear, it's OK, I wouldn't give it the rave reviews it's been getting everywhere tbh. The anxiety levels certainly increased watching S1.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: BennyHarp on August 02, 2023, 12:00:14 AM
Just watched first two episodes of BBC's Wolf. It's a bit mental. I think I'll stick with it though
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: LC on August 02, 2023, 07:58:06 AM
Lioness on Paramount is very good so far.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: statto on August 02, 2023, 09:36:07 AM
Quote from: BennyHarp on August 02, 2023, 12:00:14 AM
Just watched first two episodes of BBC's Wolf. It's a bit mental. I think I'll stick with it though
Watched the first one was disappointed didnt bother with the second
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: 93-DY-SAM on August 02, 2023, 10:09:09 AM
Quote from: bennydorano on August 01, 2023, 11:23:22 PM
Been watching The Old Man on Disney +, really enjoying it - getting round to it late as I do believe someone on here gave it a bum reviewing put me off starting it. 

Also been watching Bear, it's OK, I wouldn't give it the rave reviews it's been getting everywhere tbh. The anxiety levels certainly increased watching S1.

I thought The Old Man was a great show. Jeff Bridges was class. There is a season 2 in the pipeline so be interesting to see what way they go with that. Prob should have left it at one season.

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: johnnycool on August 02, 2023, 10:37:56 AM
Quote from: dec on July 18, 2023, 06:56:46 PM
Quote from: Walter Cronc on July 18, 2023, 10:13:30 AM
Anyone watched Succession? On season 2 and finding it a real drag. Awkward, cringy stuff with horrible characters. Not sure I've the will to finish it!

The horrible characters are the best bit.

That's what I thought too  ;D

Hateful shíts you'd like the Da, who's also a hateful shít piss off all the time.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: armaghniac on August 02, 2023, 06:23:57 PM
Quote from: johnnycool on August 02, 2023, 10:37:56 AM
Quote from: dec on July 18, 2023, 06:56:46 PM
Quote from: Walter Cronc on July 18, 2023, 10:13:30 AM
Anyone watched Succession? On season 2 and finding it a real drag. Awkward, cringy stuff with horrible characters. Not sure I've the will to finish it!

The horrible characters are the best bit.

That's what I thought too  ;D

Hateful shíts you'd like the Da, who's also a hateful shít piss off all the time.

Anyone watching the documentaries about Rupert Murdoch on RTÉ in recent weeks would see where the inspiration came from.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: RedHand88 on August 03, 2023, 11:18:38 AM
Quote from: Saffron_sam20 on July 19, 2023, 08:31:19 AM
Quote from: TwoUpTwoDown on July 18, 2023, 06:52:24 PM
Entourage 19 years old today...it was an enjoyable watch!

What a show, Jonny Drama has to be one of the best characters ever in a TV series, class comedy value. id also love to see a writer try put a character like Ari Gold in a show now just to see twitter explode, he was class. What a show

There isn't a hope in hell it would be allowed to be made now.

Great show.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tbrick18 on August 03, 2023, 11:20:20 AM
I've started watching Hijack on Apple tv.
Idris Elba starring, very good so far.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on August 03, 2023, 12:05:12 PM
Quote from: RedHand88 on August 03, 2023, 11:18:38 AM
Quote from: Saffron_sam20 on July 19, 2023, 08:31:19 AM
Quote from: TwoUpTwoDown on July 18, 2023, 06:52:24 PM
Entourage 19 years old today...it was an enjoyable watch!

What a show, Jonny Drama has to be one of the best characters ever in a TV series, class comedy value. id also love to see a writer try put a character like Ari Gold in a show now just to see twitter explode, he was class. What a show

There isn't a hope in hell it would be allowed to be made now.

Great show.

I don't get that really. . . surely these characters still exist around the place so why can't we portray them on TV?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Mourne Red on August 03, 2023, 12:39:18 PM
Quote from: tbrick18 on August 03, 2023, 11:20:20 AM
I've started watching Hijack on Apple tv.
Idris Elba starring, very good so far.

Finished it last night, really enjoyed it - Best thing I've watched in a while
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Taylor on August 03, 2023, 02:32:31 PM
Quote from: screenexile on August 03, 2023, 12:05:12 PM
Quote from: RedHand88 on August 03, 2023, 11:18:38 AM
Quote from: Saffron_sam20 on July 19, 2023, 08:31:19 AM
Quote from: TwoUpTwoDown on July 18, 2023, 06:52:24 PM
Entourage 19 years old today...it was an enjoyable watch!

What a show, Jonny Drama has to be one of the best characters ever in a TV series, class comedy value. id also love to see a writer try put a character like Ari Gold in a show now just to see twitter explode, he was class. What a show

There isn't a hope in hell it would be allowed to be made now.

Great show.

I don't get that really. . . surely these characters still exist around the place so why can't we portray them on TV?

I agree that there wouldnt be a hope in hell it would be allowed now
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gawa316 on August 04, 2023, 07:09:19 AM
Finally got around to watching the final season of Line of Duty...ending was rather underwhelming. Love the show bit all the 'mate' and 'boss' shit was ridiculous
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Shamrock Shore on August 04, 2023, 08:00:31 AM
check out The Righteous Gemstones if you can.

John Goodman as a 'Come to Jesus' preacher in the Bible Belt and his dysfunctional adult children muscling in on the action.

It's very funny in parts. Don't watch with your grandmother. Lots of effing and blinding.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on August 04, 2023, 07:05:41 PM
Quote from: Shamrock Shore on August 04, 2023, 08:00:31 AM
check out The Righteous Gemstones if you can.

John Goodman as a 'Come to Jesus' preacher in the Bible Belt and his dysfunctional adult children muscling in on the action.

It's very funny in parts. Don't watch with your grandmother. Lots of effing and blinding.

Have just seen that Season 3 is available. Loved the first two. Goodman is absolutely terrific in it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: BennyHarp on August 04, 2023, 11:01:48 PM
Quote from: statto on August 02, 2023, 09:36:07 AM
Quote from: BennyHarp on August 02, 2023, 12:00:14 AM
Just watched first two episodes of BBC's Wolf. It's a bit mental. I think I'll stick with it though
Watched the first one was disappointed didnt bother with the second

Stuck with it and actually really enjoyed it. Weird at times but plenty of twists.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on August 05, 2023, 05:57:50 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on August 01, 2023, 11:23:22 PM

Also been watching Bear, it's OK, I wouldn't give it the rave reviews it's been getting everywhere tbh. The anxiety levels certainly increased watching S1.
S2 Episode 6, The Fishes (Christmas episode), was really something else 👏 👏
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on August 05, 2023, 07:56:06 PM
Told you!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: thewobbler on August 05, 2023, 08:11:21 PM
I adored Bear S1.

Not sure about S2. That Christmas episode was a definite play to replicate the (genuinely extraordinary) tension, success, brilliance of S1's penultimate episode. But it didn't work for me. Cousin is too aggressive, overbearing and OTT as a character to be on stage with anyone similar, and this episode featured too much airtime with him and Jon Bernthal together. Bernthal is basically a one-character actor, and the epitome of aggressive, overbearing and OTT. He is probably the most offputting actor I've ever encountered. I really wish he was cancelled.

I'll pick up the rest of the series soon. Just don't think I can finish that Christmas episode.

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on August 05, 2023, 08:36:44 PM
Episode 7 was pretty excellent too I have to say.

I don't think I've ever watched a show that generates anxiety in me like some scenes in Bear.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on August 05, 2023, 10:22:49 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on August 05, 2023, 05:57:50 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on August 01, 2023, 11:23:22 PM

Also been watching Bear, it's OK, I wouldn't give it the rave reviews it's been getting everywhere tbh. The anxiety levels certainly increased watching S1.
S2 Episode 6, The Fishes (Christmas episode), was really something else 👏 👏

I don't know. I think it was too much and nearly annoying trying to watch it. Saying I'm enjoying the show. I think season 1 was better though.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: passedit on August 07, 2023, 11:20:50 AM
Quote from: gallsman on August 04, 2023, 07:05:41 PM
Quote from: Shamrock Shore on August 04, 2023, 08:00:31 AM
check out The Righteous Gemstones if you can.

John Goodman as a 'Come to Jesus' preacher in the Bible Belt and his dysfunctional adult children muscling in on the action.

It's very funny in parts. Don't watch with your grandmother. Lots of effing and blinding.

Have just seen that Season 3 is available. Loved the first two. Goodman is absolutely terrific in it.

We're big fans of Baby Billy in our house.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tbrick18 on August 07, 2023, 12:24:05 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on August 05, 2023, 10:22:49 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on August 05, 2023, 05:57:50 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on August 01, 2023, 11:23:22 PM

Also been watching Bear, it's OK, I wouldn't give it the rave reviews it's been getting everywhere tbh. The anxiety levels certainly increased watching S1.
S2 Episode 6, The Fishes (Christmas episode), was really something else 👏 👏

I don't know. I think it was too much and nearly annoying trying to watch it. Saying I'm enjoying the show. I think season 1 was better though.

Just started season 2.
I like it so far.
Can't really put my finger on what is good about it, but the short sharp episodes are a good format.

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tbrick18 on August 07, 2023, 12:24:57 PM
Quote from: Mourne Red on August 03, 2023, 12:39:18 PM
Quote from: tbrick18 on August 03, 2023, 11:20:20 AM
I've started watching Hijack on Apple tv.
Idris Elba starring, very good so far.

Finished it last night, really enjoyed it - Best thing I've watched in a while

Finished it at the weekend.
Really good, though I though it was probably an episode short.
I wonder will there be a second season.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tbrick18 on August 08, 2023, 11:27:06 AM
Just finished The Bear.
I thought it was brilliant tbh. The christmas episode is mental! lol.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: J70 on August 08, 2023, 06:38:51 PM
Quote from: passedit on August 07, 2023, 11:20:50 AM
Quote from: gallsman on August 04, 2023, 07:05:41 PM
Quote from: Shamrock Shore on August 04, 2023, 08:00:31 AM
check out The Righteous Gemstones if you can.

John Goodman as a 'Come to Jesus' preacher in the Bible Belt and his dysfunctional adult children muscling in on the action.

It's very funny in parts. Don't watch with your grandmother. Lots of effing and blinding.

Have just seen that Season 3 is available. Loved the first two. Goodman is absolutely terrific in it.

We're big fans of Baby Billy in our house.

Us too. :)

Season 3 just finished in the US. Supposedly bring renewed again.

Its a ludicrous concept, but brilliant fun!

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on August 08, 2023, 08:07:57 PM
Just finished S3. Very good. Has been renewed for a fourth season alright.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: J70 on August 13, 2023, 12:02:52 AM
New season of How To With John Wilson out on HBO.

One of the funniest, quirkiest things on tv IMO.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tonto1888 on August 13, 2023, 08:31:45 PM
Painkiller on Netflix is very good.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on August 14, 2023, 12:31:41 AM
Quote from: tonto1888 on August 13, 2023, 08:31:45 PM
Painkiller on Netflix is very good.
It's gotten mixed reviews so I hesitated, I might give it a lash now and watch ep1.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Gold on August 14, 2023, 10:17:49 AM
Quote from: tonto1888 on August 13, 2023, 08:31:45 PM
Painkiller on Netflix is very good.

I tried to start it last night its too soon after dopesick for me
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: thewobbler on August 14, 2023, 10:19:41 AM
Tuned in myself.

Much preferred the style and narrative in Dopesick.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tbrick18 on August 14, 2023, 09:36:40 PM
Wolf was very good.
I saw the first twist coming, but certainly didn't see the final twist.
Possibly a second series on the cards.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on August 14, 2023, 10:00:16 PM
Fisk on Netflix, an aussie comedy has some good LOLs, thought E1 was very funny, 2 & 3 not so much but ok. Aimed at a middle aged audience I would think.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on August 14, 2023, 10:35:07 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on August 14, 2023, 10:00:16 PM
Fisk on Netflix, an aussie comedy has some good LOLs, thought E1 was very funny, 2 & 3 not so much but ok. Aimed at a middle aged audience I would think.

Are you classed as middle aged or the bracket about that ;)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gawa316 on August 18, 2023, 06:03:02 AM
Have Britbox for a month at least...is Luther worth the watch?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JoG2 on August 18, 2023, 07:45:16 AM
Quote from: gawa316 on August 18, 2023, 06:03:02 AM
Have Britbox for a month at least...is Luther worth the watch?

TV show is great, the movie not so
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: LC on August 18, 2023, 08:11:19 AM
Quote from: JoG2 on August 18, 2023, 07:45:16 AM
Quote from: gawa316 on August 18, 2023, 06:03:02 AM
Have Britbox for a month at least...is Luther worth the watch?

TV show is great, the movie not so

+1
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on August 19, 2023, 11:12:52 PM
At home with the Furys on Netflix is class, hard not to love the big man & family.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on August 20, 2023, 12:01:06 AM
Watching the Paris attack documentary on Netflix, harrowing
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tbrick18 on August 24, 2023, 10:58:01 AM
Just finished season 1 of White Lotus.
Didn't think I'd like it, but it was very good.
Some of the scenes are outrageous.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on August 24, 2023, 11:08:40 AM
Season2 vgd also Brick
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on August 24, 2023, 01:01:10 PM
Jury Duty is very funny and entertaining. It's like Borat meets The Office.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Taylor on August 24, 2023, 01:27:39 PM
Halfway through the second season of Righteous Gemstones - first season was great.

Its getting a bit of a chore now in season two.

Does it improve any?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on August 24, 2023, 01:41:29 PM
3rd season is fantastic.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jell 0 Biafra on August 24, 2023, 03:41:01 PM
Another vote for Jury Duty. It's very good.

Just started the 2nd season of Gemstones.  First season was OK, but kind of ran out of steam I thought. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Taylor on August 24, 2023, 04:36:07 PM
Quote from: Jell 0 Biafra on August 24, 2023, 03:41:01 PM
Another vote for Jury Duty. It's very good.

Just started the 2nd season of Gemstones.  First season was OK, but kind of ran out of steam I thought.

Dont expect anything more from the second season - might just skip to season 3 on the recommendation of gallsman
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Norf Tyrone on August 24, 2023, 06:38:56 PM
Stumbled across Only Murders in the Building at the weekend. Enjoyed it.

A comedy murder, mystery with Steve Martin.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on August 24, 2023, 08:53:35 PM
Quote from: Taylor on August 24, 2023, 04:36:07 PM
Quote from: Jell 0 Biafra on August 24, 2023, 03:41:01 PM
Another vote for Jury Duty. It's very good.

Just started the 2nd season of Gemstones.  First season was OK, but kind of ran out of steam I thought.

Dont expect anything more from the second season - might just skip to season 3 on the recommendation of gallsman
That whole God Squad story arc was pure shite.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: dec on August 24, 2023, 09:26:46 PM
Quote from: Norf Tyrone on August 24, 2023, 06:38:56 PM
Stumbled across Only Murders in the Building at the weekend. Enjoyed it.

A comedy murder, mystery with Steve Martin.

And also Martin Short, a son of Crossmaglen.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: BennyHarp on August 25, 2023, 10:52:13 PM
Quote from: Norf Tyrone on August 24, 2023, 06:38:56 PM
Stumbled across Only Murders in the Building at the weekend. Enjoyed it.

A comedy murder, mystery with Steve Martin.

Funnily enough, I stumbled across it a few weeks ago too. Highly recommend it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jell 0 Biafra on August 26, 2023, 03:37:41 AM
Quote from: Taylor on August 24, 2023, 04:36:07 PM
Quote from: Jell 0 Biafra on August 24, 2023, 03:41:01 PM
Another vote for Jury Duty. It's very good.

Just started the 2nd season of Gemstones.  First season was OK, but kind of ran out of steam I thought.

Dont expect anything more from the second season - might just skip to season 3 on the recommendation of gallsman

Actually enjoying S2 much more than S1.  Maybe because I gave up on the idea of it being a comedy, and more of a drama/mystery thing with one or two laughs an episode.  Still don't like the way over the top attempts at comedy that doesn't land (the sister and the closet gay son the worst offenders) but it's entertaining enough.   Agree that the God Squad stuff is just shit.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on August 28, 2023, 12:11:04 PM
Nearly slipped past without noticing but I spotted a hugely famous GAAboarder on last week"s Mahon's Way. (It nearly slipped past because I put on Mahons Way to relax & promptly fall asleep everytime, so I only noticed the boul Orior at the 3rd attempt to watch the full episode).
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: J70 on August 28, 2023, 01:40:16 PM
Quote from: BennyHarp on August 25, 2023, 10:52:13 PM
Quote from: Norf Tyrone on August 24, 2023, 06:38:56 PM
Stumbled across Only Murders in the Building at the weekend. Enjoyed it.

A comedy murder, mystery with Steve Martin.

Funnily enough, I stumbled across it a few weeks ago too. Highly recommend it.

Season 3 is currently on, at least in the states.

Meryl Streep and Paul Rudd added to the cast.

Steve Martin and Martin Short are a brilliant comic double act, although Steve Martin is more of a straight man in this show.

Brilliant show - I now look forward to the new season each summer!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Norf Tyrone on August 28, 2023, 10:32:04 PM
Quote from: J70 on August 28, 2023, 01:40:16 PM
Quote from: BennyHarp on August 25, 2023, 10:52:13 PM
Quote from: Norf Tyrone on August 24, 2023, 06:38:56 PM
Stumbled across Only Murders in the Building at the weekend. Enjoyed it.

A comedy murder, mystery with Steve Martin.

Funnily enough, I stumbled across it a few weeks ago too. Highly recommend it.

Season 3 is currently on, at least in the states.

Meryl Streep and Paul Rudd added to the cast.

Steve Martin and Martin Short are a brilliant comic double act, although Steve Martin is more of a straight man in this show.

Brilliant show - I now look forward to the new season each summer!

When I started watching I assumed season one was current. Was surprised that S3 has dropped.

It's one I have heard no one talking about.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: J70 on August 29, 2023, 01:05:01 AM
Quote from: Norf Tyrone on August 28, 2023, 10:32:04 PM
Quote from: J70 on August 28, 2023, 01:40:16 PM
Quote from: BennyHarp on August 25, 2023, 10:52:13 PM
Quote from: Norf Tyrone on August 24, 2023, 06:38:56 PM
Stumbled across Only Murders in the Building at the weekend. Enjoyed it.

A comedy murder, mystery with Steve Martin.

Funnily enough, I stumbled across it a few weeks ago too. Highly recommend it.

Season 3 is currently on, at least in the states.

Meryl Streep and Paul Rudd added to the cast.

Steve Martin and Martin Short are a brilliant comic double act, although Steve Martin is more of a straight man in this show.

Brilliant show - I now look forward to the new season each summer!

When I started watching I assumed season one was current. Was surprised that S3 has dropped.

It's one I have heard no one talking about.

It's been huge in the states the past few years.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Orior on August 29, 2023, 07:43:38 AM
Quote from: bennydorano on August 28, 2023, 12:11:04 PM
Nearly slipped past without noticing but I spotted a hugely famous GAAboarder on last week"s Mahon's Way. (It nearly slipped past because I put on Mahons Way to relax & promptly fall asleep everytime, so I only noticed the boul Orior at the 3rd attempt to watch the full episode).

Woo-hoo!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: WT4E on September 20, 2023, 10:56:15 PM
I don't know what it is about it but I love the scenes in top boy with sully and Dushane in the caff. Just saying
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggy90 on September 22, 2023, 09:53:52 AM
Quote from: WT4E on September 20, 2023, 10:56:15 PMI don't know what it is about it but I love the scenes in top boy with sully and Dushane in the caff. Just saying
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Quote from: WT4E on September 20, 2023, 10:56:15 PMI don't know what it is about it but I love the scenes in top boy with sully and Dushane in the caff. Just saying

Brilliant show. The writing, acting and locations are all top-class.
Although I do understand a lot of the "patois" and slang the subtitles are a must.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: WT4E on September 24, 2023, 03:18:32 PM
Quote from: ziggy90 on September 22, 2023, 09:53:52 AM
Quote from: WT4E on September 20, 2023, 10:56:15 PMI don't know what it is about it but I love the scenes in top boy with sully and Dushane in the caff. Just saying
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Quote from: WT4E on September 20, 2023, 10:56:15 PMI don't know what it is about it but I love the scenes in top boy with sully and Dushane in the caff. Just saying

Brilliant show. The writing, acting and locations are all top-class.
Although I do understand a lot of the "patois" and slang the subtitles are a must.

Class.... my wife was heading out to work one morning so i told her to "go get those peas fam!" Maybe I have went too far.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: statto on September 27, 2023, 04:32:19 PM
Watched the series with Nolan in Maghaberry on the iplayer thought it was an interesting watch. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on September 27, 2023, 07:17:04 PM
Watched S1 of Top Boy after giving up on it b4, stuck with itthis time & thoroughly enjoyed it. I couldn't watch it without subtitles. 2 seasons to go.

When you strip them all down, they're generic nonsense, same story churned out in different cultures.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on September 27, 2023, 10:09:30 PM
Quote from: statto on September 27, 2023, 04:32:19 PMWatched the series with Nolan in Maghaberry on the iplayer thought it was an interesting watch. 
Aye watched them all. If you took out all the prisoners with mental health and/or substance abuse issues, the place would be pretty empty.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Smokin Joe on September 28, 2023, 06:30:14 PM
I have 90 days free Apple+ TV.
I have watched (and enjoyed) Hijack.  Is there anything else worth watching on the platform?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Cyril Farrell fan on September 28, 2023, 06:41:17 PM
Quote from: Smokin Joe on September 28, 2023, 06:30:14 PMI have 90 days free Apple+ TV.
I have watched (and enjoyed) Hijack.  Is there anything else worth watching on the platform?
Bad Sisters maybe.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on September 28, 2023, 07:53:32 PM
Quote from: Smokin Joe on September 28, 2023, 06:30:14 PMI have 90 days free Apple+ TV.
I have watched (and enjoyed) Hijack.  Is there anything else worth watching on the platform?
If you like Sci Fi, Foundation is excellent (s2 just over). Also sci fi, The Silo, started strong, ended ok.

Morning show for a TV show related drama is pretty good.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Smokin Joe on September 28, 2023, 07:55:52 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on September 28, 2023, 07:53:32 PM
Quote from: Smokin Joe on September 28, 2023, 06:30:14 PMI have 90 days free Apple+ TV.
I have watched (and enjoyed) Hijack.  Is there anything else worth watching on the platform?
If you like Sci Fi, Foundation is excellent (s2 just over). Also sci fi, The Silo, started strong, ended ok.

Morning show for a TV show related drama is pretty good.

No, not sci fi please
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: dec on September 28, 2023, 08:00:17 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on September 28, 2023, 07:53:32 PM
Quote from: Smokin Joe on September 28, 2023, 06:30:14 PMI have 90 days free Apple+ TV.
I have watched (and enjoyed) Hijack.  Is there anything else worth watching on the platform?
If you like Sci Fi, Foundation is excellent (s2 just over). Also sci fi, The Silo, started strong, ended ok.

Morning show for a TV show related drama is pretty good.
non sci fi

Ted Lasso
Bad Sisters
Slow Horses
The Last thing he told me
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on September 28, 2023, 10:44:46 PM
Quote from: Smokin Joe on September 28, 2023, 06:30:14 PMI have 90 days free Apple+ TV.
I have watched (and enjoyed) Hijack.  Is there anything else worth watching on the platform?
Black Bird. Super show.
The Morning Show is much better than I thought it would be.
Slow Horses.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on September 28, 2023, 11:41:13 PM
Slow horses is excellent ok. Couldn't warm to bad sisters at all and that would normally be my sorta thing. Ted Lasso is the biggest bag of shite, anybody other than Jason Sudekis in the lead and that show sinks without a trace.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on September 29, 2023, 03:05:38 PM
Couldn't get into Bad Sisters at all. Didn't bother finishing it. A rare miss by Horgan.

Was convinced by multiple people to give Ted Lasso a go. Can't for the life of me see the appeal for non Americans although the wife enjoyed the first series. Harmless enough. We gave up two episodes into the second one. Heard the third was absolute dogshit.

Have finally started Top Boy (from the Ch 4 originals) and am really enjoying it. Suffered through The Woman in the Wall from beginning to end. Terrible shite altogether which does a disservice to its terribly complex subject matter.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: J70 on October 04, 2023, 02:50:30 PM
Bad Sisters was a brilliant watch. That Danish actor who played the husband should have got multiple awards for his performance.

Only Murders in the Building finished Season 3 this week in the US. Happily (if a bit implausibly) they're set up for Season 4 with another apparent murder.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tbrick18 on October 04, 2023, 03:33:07 PM
Only Murders is very watchable without being brilliant.
Just started watching Gen V on Prime set in the same world as The Boys.
Some very funny out there moments so far.

Watched one of the Walking Dead spin off series there, Dead City. Not great.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: J70 on October 04, 2023, 03:43:26 PM
The Walking Dead was great originally, but personally I lost interest. There are only so many times they could do the Rick-against-the-formidable-enemy thing before it got stale, especially with plenty of other stuff to watch. Once Andrew Lincoln left the show, I quit it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: J70 on October 04, 2023, 03:49:59 PM
A few mentioned Ted Lasso. Think it was originally popular, at least in the states, because it was "nice ", for lack of a better word. Some relaxing escapism in that horrible summer of 2020.

The All Creatures Great and Small remake fills sort of the same role for me these days. Or the Bake Off. No great stakes. Just people being nice!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on October 04, 2023, 04:12:25 PM
Quote from: J70 on October 04, 2023, 02:50:30 PMBad Sisters was a brilliant watch. That Danish actor who played the husband should have got multiple awards for his performance.

Only Murders in the Building finished Season 3 this week in the US. Happily (if a bit implausibly) they're set up for Season 4 with another apparent murder.

Nah, I found the acting hammy as f**k from pretty much everyone except Horgan and the one with the patch. Eve Hewson and the two insurance lads were unbearable.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: statto on October 04, 2023, 04:26:19 PM
Watching The Long Shadow on ITV at the moment, dramatisation of The Yorkshire Ripper decent watch.  The police don't cover themselves in glory
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: trailer on October 04, 2023, 05:00:10 PM
Quote from: J70 on October 04, 2023, 03:49:59 PMA few mentioned Ted Lasso. Think it was originally popular, at least in the states, because it was "nice ", for lack of a better word. Some relaxing escapism in that horrible summer of 2020.

The All Creatures Great and Small remake fills sort of the same role for me these days. Or the Bake Off. No great stakes. Just people being nice!

A hard no from me. Pile of shite.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on October 04, 2023, 07:17:49 PM
Quote from: LC on August 02, 2023, 07:58:06 AMLioness on Paramount is very good so far.

Excellent show - blitzed through it the last couple of nights
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Post by: bennydorano on October 04, 2023, 10:57:49 PM
Don't know how long its been knocking about but Justified is back (Justified Primeval). If you liked the original you'll like this, splashed some money on casting too. On Disney
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Blowitupref on October 10, 2023, 02:07:32 AM
Steve Coogan portrayal of Jimmy Savile on The Reckoning is chilling and alarmingly accurate.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/F8BgcIRWoAAXbOA?format=jpg&name=small)
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Post by: Armamike on October 10, 2023, 09:47:57 AM
Coogan seems to capture Saville's character. Chilling and dark!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on October 11, 2023, 11:08:54 PM
Quote from: statto on October 04, 2023, 04:26:19 PMWatching The Long Shadow on ITV at the moment, dramatisation of The Yorkshire Ripper decent watch.  The police don't cover themselves in glory
It's pretty good, very hard to look at the 2 gruff Yorkshire Cops who takeover and not immediately see Vic & Bob tho.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on October 12, 2023, 03:00:49 AM
Quote from: J70 on October 04, 2023, 02:50:30 PMBad Sisters was a brilliant watch. That Danish actor who played the husband should have got multiple awards for his performance.


Agreed, even the script is excellent. Grace (JP's downtrodden wife) in retort to her sister's angst against JP, ' But I haven't had to take out the rubbish in 15 years'. The interaction between the sisters was priceless, perfect timing. Next on my list is a rewatch of The Clan, the original drama
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: trueblue1234 on October 12, 2023, 12:22:54 PM
Started Godfathers of Harlem. Like Whittaker, so hoping for good things. Started well enough. Worth persisting with?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Snapchap on October 16, 2023, 11:02:40 PM
Quote from: trueblue1234 on October 12, 2023, 12:22:54 PMStarted Godfathers of Harlem. Like Whittaker, so hoping for good things. Started well enough. Worth persisting with?

Yep. It's excellent.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: clarshack on October 16, 2023, 11:05:26 PM
The Daryl Dixon Walking Dead 6 part series was actually decent.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gerrykeegan on October 19, 2023, 12:27:39 PM
Dear Child is well worth a watch, 6 episodes, you'll find you will binge them. Germany made and will be dubbed on Netflix but if you can get over that I would highly recommend.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on October 27, 2023, 11:18:50 AM
Documentary on BBC - The Union (UK), very interesting.

Also caught an old Rory Stewart documentary called Middleland, a stretch of land in North England / Southern Scotland, that was really fascinating - could have been another country in GB but for the Romans/ Hadrian's wall is his premise.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on October 27, 2023, 03:10:36 PM
Given the hype, have to say I'm very disappointed in Top Boy so far. One and a half series to go.

A poor imitation (and at times complete rip off) of the wire. Full of plot holes and continuity errors, with hammy writing to boot.

Some good acting though.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on November 02, 2023, 12:37:05 PM
Quote from: gerrykeegan on October 19, 2023, 12:27:39 PMDear Child is well worth a watch, 6 episodes, you'll find you will binge them. Germany made and will be dubbed on Netflix but if you can get over that I would highly recommend.
4 episodes into this (subtitles, f**k that dubbing shite), it is really excellent so far, I'm hoping the finish doesn't let it down.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on November 02, 2023, 12:52:34 PM
Is Domima any use?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: CiKe on November 02, 2023, 09:47:57 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on November 02, 2023, 12:37:05 PM
Quote from: gerrykeegan on October 19, 2023, 12:27:39 PMDear Child is well worth a watch, 6 episodes, you'll find you will binge them. Germany made and will be dubbed on Netflix but if you can get over that I would highly recommend.
4 episodes into this (subtitles, f**k that dubbing shite), it is really excellent so far, I'm hoping the finish doesn't let it down.

Good show alright, well worth a watch.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Taylor on November 03, 2023, 08:30:07 AM
I could have put this in the WTF thread.

Last Stop Larrimah - crazy crazy show - well worth 2 odd hours of your time
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on November 03, 2023, 09:00:54 AM
Quote from: Taylor on November 03, 2023, 08:30:07 AMI could have put this in the WTF thread.

Last Stop Larrimah - crazy crazy show - well worth 2 odd hours of your time

Those wee towns in the outback are just fecked up... Wouldn't be fond of her pie though
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on November 03, 2023, 10:29:23 PM
Quote from: Taylor on November 03, 2023, 08:30:07 AMI could have put this in the WTF thread.

Last Stop Larrimah - crazy crazy show - well worth 2 odd hours of your time

Absolutely brilliant.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on November 05, 2023, 08:06:51 PM
Just finished All the Light we Cannot See on Netflix and really enjoyed it.

Short too only 4 episodes!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ShutterinbyDayGAAbyNight on November 07, 2023, 10:37:36 AM
Would highly recommend watching the South Park Panderverse Special. Hilariously accurate assessment of the current cultural debate.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Rudi on November 09, 2023, 10:44:06 AM
Quote from: Taylor on November 03, 2023, 08:30:07 AMI could have put this in the WTF thread.

Last Stop Larrimah - crazy crazy show - well worth 2 odd hours of your time

Its bat chit, but definitely worth a watch. Seen a BBC documentary about this, kind of brings other things to light. Dom Jolly also visits the pub & does a random documentary on outback pubs. Can see the attraction in living in somewhere like Larrimah. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Rudi on November 09, 2023, 10:44:50 AM
Finally got around to watching Dopesick - very very good.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on November 09, 2023, 10:59:57 AM
Quote from: screenexile on November 05, 2023, 08:06:51 PMJust finished All the Light we Cannot See on Netflix and really enjoyed it.

Short too only 4 episodes!

Yes, I enjoyed this over the weekend past too.  I hadnt read the book prior. Saint Malo looks to be a beautiful place.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jell 0 Biafra on November 09, 2023, 12:43:19 PM
Quote from: Rudi on November 09, 2023, 10:44:06 AM
Quote from: Taylor on November 03, 2023, 08:30:07 AMI could have put this in the WTF thread.

Last Stop Larrimah - crazy crazy show - well worth 2 odd hours of your time

Its bat chit, but definitely worth a watch. Seen a BBC documentary about this, kind of brings other things to light. Dom Jolly also visits the pub & does a random documentary on outback pubs. Can see the attraction in living in somewhere like Larrimah

Really? I'd stick my head in the oven.

Or, you know, leave.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Rudi on November 09, 2023, 01:12:12 PM
Quote from: Jell 0 Biafra on November 09, 2023, 12:43:19 PM
Quote from: Rudi on November 09, 2023, 10:44:06 AM
Quote from: Taylor on November 03, 2023, 08:30:07 AMI could have put this in the WTF thread.

Last Stop Larrimah - crazy crazy show - well worth 2 odd hours of your time

Its bat chit, but definitely worth a watch. Seen a BBC documentary about this, kind of brings other things to light. Dom Jolly also visits the pub & does a random documentary on outback pubs. Can see the attraction in living in somewhere like Larrimah

Really? I'd stick my head in the oven.

Or, you know, leave.

The isolation would be tempting.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on November 11, 2023, 09:15:49 PM
Quote from: CiKe on November 02, 2023, 09:47:57 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on November 02, 2023, 12:37:05 PM
Quote from: gerrykeegan on October 19, 2023, 12:27:39 PMDear Child is well worth a watch, 6 episodes, you'll find you will binge them. Germany made and will be dubbed on Netflix but if you can get over that I would highly recommend.
4 episodes into this (subtitles, f**k that dubbing shite), it is really excellent so far, I'm hoping the finish doesn't let it down.

Good show alright, well worth a watch.
I downloaded a torrent file of the series which has the option of dubbed or orig language with eng subs.I haven't watched it yet except for a sneak preview but the dubbing sounds like dull automated (as in lacking appropriate emotion) but efficient American accent as spoken by German actors. I guess I'll be going with German audio/eng subs.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: thewobbler on November 18, 2023, 08:32:11 AM
5 episodes into Lessons in Chemistry and so far it's up there with the best shows I've seen in years.

No sex, no violence, no gore, no big sets, no big reveals. Just a brilliantly written and acted piece of work.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jell 0 Biafra on November 23, 2023, 04:45:40 AM
Post Mortem on NF. It's a Scandinavian oddball comedy with a reluctant vampire. (Think "Martin" with a Scandinavian sense of humour) 

I'm 4 episodes in and enjoying it a lot.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on November 29, 2023, 06:05:57 PM
Michael Portillo's latest travel docuseries class as usual- in Andalusia. Available on Channel 5 / on demand.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on November 29, 2023, 08:52:35 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on November 29, 2023, 06:05:57 PMMichael Portillo's latest travel docuseries class as usual- in Andalusia. Available on Channel 5 / on demand.
He has the best job on tv.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: clarshack on December 01, 2023, 12:06:31 AM
Been watching the Simpson's from the start with my youngest son recently and we are now on season 7. I don't really remember watching it past about season 10 back in the day so is that when it started to be not as good? How does a current episode compare to one of 20+ years ago?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: The Boy Wonder on December 08, 2023, 04:03:27 PM
Surreal Funeral Mass live on Sky News at the moment

RIP Shane MacGowan
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Blowitupref on December 08, 2023, 04:47:44 PM


Quote from: The Boy Wonder on December 08, 2023, 04:03:27 PMSurreal Funeral Mass live on Sky News at the moment

RIP Shane MacGowan


Funeral on December 8th the same date Sinéad O'Connor was born.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on December 08, 2023, 04:55:07 PM
Quote from: The Boy Wonder on December 08, 2023, 04:03:27 PMSurreal Funeral Mass live on Sky News at the moment

RIP Shane MacGowan


Godfather dvd and packet of teabags being held up by priest. Jonny Depp doing prayers of the faithful.

These oul fellas are having a great sing song
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on December 08, 2023, 07:58:03 PM
Quote from: clarshack on December 01, 2023, 12:06:31 AMBeen watching the Simpson's from the start with my youngest son recently and we are now on season 7. I don't really remember watching it past about season 10 back in the day so is that when it started to be not as good? How does a current episode compare to one of 20+ years ago?

Don't go beyond the end of season 9. Ever.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on December 08, 2023, 08:02:10 PM
Late to the party but finished The Walking Dead few weeks ago...

Started like a B movie and turned into a slick pacy gory show...

Few blanks in last couple of seasons but still a few loose ends to tie up

Started fear of walking dead as a in between fix, until the other spin offs come on
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: AustinPowers on December 08, 2023, 08:11:52 PM
Quote from: gallsman on December 08, 2023, 07:58:03 PM
Quote from: clarshack on December 01, 2023, 12:06:31 AMBeen watching the Simpson's from the start with my youngest son recently and we are now on season 7. I don't really remember watching it past about season 10 back in the day so is that when it started to be not as good? How does a current episode compare to one of 20+ years ago?

Don't go beyond the end of season 9. Ever.

Simpson's have been awful probably for a  decade.  Caught glimpses of  the odd newish one, and from what I can see , it's  just  an album promotion for  some ditsy pop singer.  Or else it's  pushing some politically correct nonsense

Keep watching   gallsman , but you'll know when  to stop watching,  when you stop laughing
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on December 08, 2023, 08:27:09 PM
No, I'm telling you exactly when to stop as a self confessed Simpsons nerd. It noticeably starts going irreversibly downhill after season 9 and after season 12 is essentially completely unwatchable.

10 years? It's been awful since the turn of the century. What it was up to then is still the greatest TV show ever made.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: AustinPowers on December 08, 2023, 08:54:18 PM
Quote from: gallsman on December 08, 2023, 08:27:09 PMNo, I'm telling you exactly when to stop as a self confessed Simpsons nerd. It noticeably starts going irreversibly downhill after season 9 and after season 12 is essentially completely unwatchable.

10 years? It's been awful since the turn of the century. What it was up to then is still the greatest TV show ever made.

Sorry I mean clarshack  to keep watching.

Aye now you say it , it probably is more than 10 years.  Feck me,  is that the time already? Nearly 2024?!  Christ the night....
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on December 08, 2023, 09:49:10 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on December 08, 2023, 08:02:10 PMLate to the party but finished The Walking Dead few weeks ago...

Started like a B movie and turned into a slick pacy gory show...

Few blanks in last couple of seasons but still a few loose ends to tie up

Started fear of walking dead as a in between fix, until the other spin offs come on

I can't give up on a show once I start. Walking Dead was crap for a long time. Fear worse again. The Negan one was crap, but Darryl one was good.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: From the Bunker on December 08, 2023, 09:51:04 PM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on December 08, 2023, 04:55:07 PM
Quote from: The Boy Wonder on December 08, 2023, 04:03:27 PMSurreal Funeral Mass live on Sky News at the moment

RIP Shane MacGowan


Godfather dvd and packet of teabags being held up by priest. Jonny Depp doing prayers of the faithful.

These oul fellas are having a great sing song


Victoria Mary Clarke is explaining the various symbols at the altar - ''There is a Budda because Shane was a lover of all religions'', she says, ''particularly Buddhism''.

Even Shane McGowan's Funeral broke all the rules.  :)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on December 08, 2023, 10:13:47 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on December 08, 2023, 09:49:10 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on December 08, 2023, 08:02:10 PMLate to the party but finished The Walking Dead few weeks ago...

Started like a B movie and turned into a slick pacy gory show...

Few blanks in last couple of seasons but still a few loose ends to tie up

Started fear of walking dead as a in between fix, until the other spin offs come on

I can't give up on a show once I start. Walking Dead was crap for a long time. Fear worse again. The Negan one was crap, but Darryl one was good.

In fairness I don't give up either, I really enjoyed Negan in the original, like I said have only watched (or started) Fear, but he was a complete Cnut but all the baddies needed to be..

These are my hour and half before bedtime shows, while she's upstairs..

Started watching the actual game show, Squid Games, decent
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Post by: nrico2006 on December 08, 2023, 10:22:38 PM
The Rick spinoff coming soon.

Season 2 of Tourist on coming in January.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: An Watcher on December 11, 2023, 02:38:14 PM
Anyone following that Survivor show on BBC?  Surprisingly very good although mightn't be everyone's cup of tea.  Only a few weeks left of it now
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Post by: Milltown Row2 on December 13, 2023, 11:38:46 PM
Just finished Squid games the challenge

Cracking game show
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Post by: SaffronSports on December 14, 2023, 02:31:49 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on December 13, 2023, 11:38:46 PMJust finished Squid games the challenge

Cracking game show

Enjoyed it. I got caught out twice with it though. Watched the first few episodes then realised it was only half the series then when the rest came out I watched them before realising you had to wait another while for the finale. Decent concept though. You'd need some luck to come through something like that with so many people and so many ways to get eliminated. I'm not usually a reality tv guy but liked this.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: J70 on December 14, 2023, 05:34:01 PM
Enjoying Fargo season 5 so far. Jon Hamm, Juno Temple and Jennifer Jason Leigh main stars. Return to form (and Minnesota/North Dakota!) after an iffy season 4.

Season 2 still one of the best series of TV I've ever seen.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tbrick18 on December 15, 2023, 10:50:31 AM
Quote from: J70 on December 14, 2023, 05:34:01 PMEnjoying Fargo season 5 so far. Jon Hamm, Juno Temple and Jennifer Jason Leigh main stars. Return to form (and Minnesota/North Dakota!) after an iffy season 4.

Season 2 still one of the best series of TV I've ever seen.

Have never watched this. Is it worth getting into?

Currently mid-way through Season 3 of Mr. Mercedes. I think it is a brilliant series.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: J70 on December 15, 2023, 12:00:50 PM
Quote from: tbrick18 on December 15, 2023, 10:50:31 AM
Quote from: J70 on December 14, 2023, 05:34:01 PMEnjoying Fargo season 5 so far. Jon Hamm, Juno Temple and Jennifer Jason Leigh main stars. Return to form (and Minnesota/North Dakota!) after an iffy season 4.

Season 2 still one of the best series of TV I've ever seen.

Have never watched this. Is it worth getting into?

Currently mid-way through Season 3 of Mr. Mercedes. I think it is a brilliant series.


Fargo is outstanding overall.

Each season is a separate story set in a different time period. They all have some loose, distant connection to the movie e.g. one of them has a character who got rich when he found the bag of ransom money Steve Buscemi's character buried in the snow. And like the movie they're mostly about average, everyday people who get in over their heads when they get get involved in some scheme or with criminals. There's usually a diligent, clever but underestimated cop too.

Definitely recommend it, with the exception of Season 4.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: J70 on December 15, 2023, 12:04:45 PM
Watched the first two seasons of Mr Mercedes. First was brilliant. Second lost me a bit with the whole committing-evil-while-in-a-coma thing! Don't think I watched the third. Gleason is always fantastic though.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tbrick18 on December 15, 2023, 01:33:51 PM
Quote from: J70 on December 15, 2023, 12:04:45 PMWatched the first two seasons of Mr Mercedes. First was brilliant. Second lost me a bit with the whole committing-evil-while-in-a-coma thing! Don't think I watched the third. Gleason is always fantastic though.

Yeah that was a bit far fetched but then you have to remember Stephen King wrote the books.
Thy guy who played Mr Mercedes was a deadly actor too to be fair.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Taylor on December 15, 2023, 02:24:54 PM
Under the Dome - nearing the end of the first season.

Very watchable so far
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on December 15, 2023, 02:34:45 PM
Myself and the wife have been watching Shetland from S1 through Nov & Dec, now on S7 with only one left after this. Great viewing.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Newbridge Exile on December 15, 2023, 08:56:57 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on December 15, 2023, 02:34:45 PMMyself and the wife have been watching Shetland from S1 through Nov & Dec, now on S7 with only one left after this. Great viewing.
We have just started watching it from the beginning as well , really enjoying it so far
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: imtommygunn on December 15, 2023, 09:04:00 PM
Great show.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on December 15, 2023, 09:24:38 PM
Is Shetland any good with Ashley Jensen? We enjoyed it with Douglas Henshall.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on December 16, 2023, 12:19:47 AM
Quote from: Taylor on December 15, 2023, 02:24:54 PMUnder the Dome - nearing the end of the first season.

Very watchable so far

As in the one from 10 years ago? Enjoyed that show.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on December 17, 2023, 10:34:49 AM
If you could watch Family Guy, American Dad & Rick & Morty all day on repeat like myself, there's a cartoon called Solar Opposites well worth checking out, S4 now.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on December 28, 2023, 11:04:40 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on December 15, 2023, 09:24:38 PMIs Shetland any good with Ashley Jensen? We enjoyed it with Douglas Henshall.
Finished the full 8 series now. The last series with Ashley Jensen was every bit as good imo, same but different, Jensen wasn't just a direct DI replacement for Perez, a storyline brought her there.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: maggie on December 29, 2023, 02:31:31 PM
Slow horses-fabulous.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: LC on December 29, 2023, 06:03:26 PM
Quote from: maggie on December 29, 2023, 02:31:31 PMSlow horses-fabulous.

+1
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on December 29, 2023, 06:59:54 PM
Slow Horses is brilliant. Just want more episodes and for each one to be 2 hours long.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on December 29, 2023, 11:12:54 PM
The Serial Killer's Wife. Started out well enough, turned to sh^te
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 01, 2024, 11:01:48 PM
The Tourist s2. Total dogshit.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: J70 on January 02, 2024, 01:20:30 PM
Quote from: maggie on December 29, 2023, 02:31:31 PMSlow horses-fabulous.

Haven't started season 3 yet, but the first two were brilliant. And not just for Gary Oldman.

Watching a show called Deadloch at the moment. It's set in Tasmania, where a small town cop has to investigate a serial killer with the help of a burnt out big city detective called in to help. Kind of like those serious (and excellent) British dramas like Broadchurch, but with a good dollop of humour. Very enjoyable halfway in.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on January 02, 2024, 11:51:20 PM
Watched Informer, very good 6 parter from BBC.

Never saw anything as bad as the girl cast as Dornans love interest in The Tourist, completely taking the hand.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: GAABoardMod5 on January 03, 2024, 12:35:01 AM
Vigil season 2 was decent
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on January 03, 2024, 09:53:25 AM
Quote from: GAABoardMod5 on January 03, 2024, 12:35:01 AMVigil season 2 was decent

Started this and so far so good yeah. I barely remember the 1st series but it seems it doesn't really matter.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: LC on January 03, 2024, 10:03:03 AM
Started watching the new M.Keegan drama on Netflix last night, Fool Me Once.

Slow burner but I will stick with it for now.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: snoopdog on January 03, 2024, 10:29:57 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on January 01, 2024, 11:01:48 PMThe Tourist s2. Total dogshit.

I thought season 1 was watchable and entertaining. The 2nd season is it a comedy? From the thick kidnappers and the dopey garda. It's painful.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on January 03, 2024, 10:34:49 AM
Enjoying, hmm not sure if enjoying is the word but sticking with Bad Sisters on Apple TV
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: PadraicHenryPearse on January 03, 2024, 12:00:04 PM
anyone watch Detectorists? hard to describe it but easy watching.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: smort on January 03, 2024, 12:38:48 PM
The Traitors starts on BBC tonight. First season was outstanding. Season 2 will do well to reach the levels of the first series, but well worth a watch
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on January 03, 2024, 12:42:01 PM
Quote from: smort on January 03, 2024, 12:38:48 PMThe Traitors starts on BBC tonight. First season was outstanding. Season 2 will do well to reach the levels of the first series, but well worth a watch

Have watched the Aussie one, Canadian and American show's, what people will do when given permission to lie to win money is great viewing
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: north_antrim_hound on January 03, 2024, 01:12:20 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on December 29, 2023, 06:59:54 PMSlow Horses is brilliant. Just want more episodes and for each one to be 2 hours long.

Just finished season two, what a brilliant show.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on January 03, 2024, 10:53:33 PM
I´m on Fargo s5. The first 3 episodes were not too dissimilar in quality from s4 but then it took off very nicely in true Fargo fashion from e4 onward. The leading protagonist the petite blonde from Ted Lasso, she irritated me greatly at first but in good time she managed to reveal her inner Fargo qualities.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on January 04, 2024, 11:42:55 AM
Quote from: Main Street on January 03, 2024, 10:53:33 PMI´m on Fargo s5. The first 3 episodes were not too dissimilar in quality from s4 but then it took off very nicely in true Fargo fashion from e4 onward. The leading protagonist the petite blonde from Ted Lasso, she irritated me greatly at first but in good time she managed to reveal her inner Fargo qualities.
Watched the first 10 minutes and turned it off as thon blade is unwatchable, will have to try again.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: J70 on January 04, 2024, 12:17:55 PM
They just did the 8th episode of season 5 over here. Setting up nicely for the finale.

Return to form IMO. I didn't like season 4. Juno Temple is really good in her role. Jon Hamm is riveting as an evil, sovereign citizen sheriff and abuser though.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: An Watcher on January 04, 2024, 06:07:52 PM
Watched the first three episodes of the Traitors there and have to say it was excellent.  Girl on it from here too.  Looking forward to episode 4
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on January 04, 2024, 09:16:47 PM
Watched Vigil, found it to be OK but hard to like the Scottish doll and Karen McDonald, the whole lesbian push was unnecessary and irritating. Seemed more like an ITV production than a BBC one.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: naka on January 04, 2024, 10:48:53 PM
Have to say
Slow horses is an excellent series
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: clarshack on January 04, 2024, 11:16:32 PM
2 episodes in and Mr Bates vs The Post Office is excellent but a hard watch.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: NAG1 on January 05, 2024, 09:53:23 AM
Quote from: clarshack on January 04, 2024, 11:16:32 PM2 episodes in and Mr Bates vs The Post Office is excellent but a hard watch.

Do have to laugh at the headlines going with this series 'Biggest miscarriage of justice in British History'

Suppose it is a matter of perspective on that one  ;) 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: armaghniac on January 05, 2024, 09:57:20 AM
Quote from: NAG1 on January 05, 2024, 09:53:23 AM
Quote from: clarshack on January 04, 2024, 11:16:32 PM2 episodes in and Mr Bates vs The Post Office is excellent but a hard watch.

Do have to laugh at the headlines going with this series 'Biggest miscarriage of justice in British History'

Suppose it is a matter of perspective on that one  ;) 

Biggest in this case does not mean worse, but most extensive.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on January 05, 2024, 11:21:28 PM
Just finished Hijack about 6 months after everyone else.

Absolute garbage from beginning to end. Looked stylish because of Apple chucking money at Idris Elba but that's about it. Ludicrous plot that made no sense full of gaping holes, terribly written and, Elba apart, acted abominably.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: AustinPowers on January 05, 2024, 11:27:14 PM
Prisoner cell Block H is showing again on  Thats TV, for anyone who's  interested

Great show back  in the day

Queen Bea, Aul Lizzie  and the rest
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: jcpen on January 07, 2024, 12:31:45 PM
Fool me once on Netflix is decent, plus it has Michelle Keegan so that's a bonus.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on January 07, 2024, 12:49:19 PM
Heard Fool me Once is good

Watching Tourist atm it's so bad it's laughable but still watchable in a weird way
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Ghost on January 07, 2024, 01:12:05 PM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on January 07, 2024, 12:49:19 PMHeard Fool me Once is good

Watching Tourist atm it's so bad it's laughable but still watchable in a weird way


Decent enough show, passed a couple of evenings for us if nothing else.

Michelle Keegan makes it a bit better.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on January 07, 2024, 01:29:54 PM
The Tourist turned out decent enough, just some stupid parts that were completely unnecessary, i.e. the basement stuff with the wee leprechaun - no need for it at all and made a bit of a joke of the thing. Really need to start using only northern actors for northern roles too. The ma's accent was terrible, far worse than Lisa Dwans in Bloodlands.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on January 07, 2024, 01:59:39 PM
Quote from: AustinPowers on January 05, 2024, 11:27:14 PMPrisoner cell Block H is showing again on  Thats TV, for anyone who's  interested

Great show back  in the day

Queen Bea, Aul Lizzie  and the rest
There's a shítload of episodes being streamed by CH5 UK.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on January 07, 2024, 05:46:28 PM
Quote from: Ghost on January 07, 2024, 01:12:05 PM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on January 07, 2024, 12:49:19 PMHeard Fool me Once is good

Watching Tourist atm it's so bad it's laughable but still watchable in a weird way


Decent enough show, passed a couple of evenings for us if nothing else.

Michelle Keegan makes it a bit better.

Jesus I thought it was shite enough. Didn't even bother finishing it.

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on January 07, 2024, 06:26:03 PM
Their names not great round these parts but The Crown is excellent from start to finish. The last series probably not the strongest but it was good. That appears to he the end of it as well.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 07, 2024, 06:27:01 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on January 07, 2024, 06:26:03 PMTheir names not great round these parts but The Crown is excellent from start to finish. The last series probably not the strongest but it was good. That appears to he the end of it as well.
Hopefully you don't get a knock on the door later  ;D
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Mourne Red on January 07, 2024, 08:59:56 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on January 07, 2024, 06:26:03 PMTheir names not great round these parts but The Crown is excellent from start to finish. The last series probably not the strongest but it was good. That appears to he the end of it as well.

Well we know who took the soup back in the day
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on January 07, 2024, 09:20:26 PM
Quote from: Mourne Red on January 07, 2024, 08:59:56 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on January 07, 2024, 06:26:03 PMTheir names not great round these parts but The Crown is excellent from start to finish. The last series probably not the strongest but it was good. That appears to he the end of it as well.

Well we know who took the soup back in the day

Watched a few episodes of the early ones, I love history stuff and watched plenty of stuff on the French Royals, just because it's 'close' to home shouldn't really rise issues.

Thought (from what I seen) it was well put together.

Anyways just finished Bad Sisters, really good, really annoying in equal measures but not in a bad way
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on January 07, 2024, 11:08:44 PM
All those Corban shows on Netflix tend to have a soap feel to them, different level compared from the top BBC or HBO shows.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 07, 2024, 11:14:54 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on January 07, 2024, 11:08:44 PMAll those Corban shows on Netflix tend to have a soap feel to them, different level compared from the top BBC or HBO shows.
Definitely. And there is usually a ridiculous aspect to the storyline.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gawa316 on January 07, 2024, 11:15:58 PM
About 5 eps into the 1st season of Fargo...love it. Can't believe I never heard of it until last week.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jell 0 Biafra on January 07, 2024, 11:19:47 PM
I also can't believe that.  Where've you been?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 07, 2024, 11:21:18 PM
Quote from: Jell 0 Biafra on January 07, 2024, 11:19:47 PMI also can't believe that.  Where've you been?
In America ironically.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gawa316 on January 07, 2024, 11:29:45 PM
Haven't had cable for about 8 years, just stream stuff through Netflix, Hulu etc. maybe that's why? True Detective was another I only ended up watching last year. Loved the first 2 seasons
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jell 0 Biafra on January 08, 2024, 01:02:26 AM
Do you not talk to people though?

Anyway,  you have a few great and one decent season to enjoy.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gawa316 on January 08, 2024, 01:20:25 AM
Quote from: Jell 0 Biafra on January 08, 2024, 01:02:26 AMDo you not talk to people though?

Anyway,  you have a few great and one decent season to enjoy.

Talk all the time with family, friends, colleagues about tv shows and never once has been it mentioned 🤯
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: snoopdog on January 08, 2024, 09:16:57 AM
Quote from: JimStynes on January 07, 2024, 05:46:28 PM
Quote from: Ghost on January 07, 2024, 01:12:05 PM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on January 07, 2024, 12:49:19 PMHeard Fool me Once is good

Watching Tourist atm it's so bad it's laughable but still watchable in a weird way


Decent enough show, passed a couple of evenings for us if nothing else.

Michelle Keegan makes it a bit better.

Jesus I thought it was shite enough. Didn't even bother finishing it.



It was watchable. Nothing great. Could've finished it out a few episodes earlier.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on January 08, 2024, 10:58:08 AM
Quote from: snoopdog on January 08, 2024, 09:16:57 AM
Quote from: JimStynes on January 07, 2024, 05:46:28 PM
Quote from: Ghost on January 07, 2024, 01:12:05 PM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on January 07, 2024, 12:49:19 PMHeard Fool me Once is good

Watching Tourist atm it's so bad it's laughable but still watchable in a weird way


Decent enough show, passed a couple of evenings for us if nothing else.

Michelle Keegan makes it a bit better.

Jesus I thought it was shite enough. Didn't even bother finishing it.



It was watchable. Nothing great. Could've finished it out a few episodes earlier.


Watched the first episode and its alright, Keegan is a bit like the good looking estate girl, and she weighs about 4 stone and at no point would be believable in taking down a rabbit never mind a 15  stone man
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: mortified on January 13, 2024, 02:37:36 PM
Really enjoyed Yellowstone. Watching 1883 now. Finding it very slow moving and boring. Hard to stick with it
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on January 13, 2024, 03:40:07 PM
1883 had a great lead character but the show was boring as hell. 1923 was far better.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: mortified on January 13, 2024, 06:30:53 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on January 13, 2024, 03:40:07 PM1883 had a great lead character but the show was boring as hell. 1923 was far better.
WIll finish it off and try to watch 1923. Annoying the last few episodes of Yellowstone not out till November i think
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: jcpen on January 13, 2024, 06:44:07 PM
I really enjoyed 1883
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on January 13, 2024, 07:28:25 PM
I thought 1883 better than 1923. 1883 felt like a stand alone. 1923 feels unfinished.

Just watched Fool me once. I thought it mostly sh"te even though it has been popular.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: thewobbler on January 13, 2024, 08:16:37 PM
After a promising start, 1923 turned to absolute soap opera shite halfway through. Looks like they got renewed around then and as usual, Taylor Sheridan's writing falls to pieces unless he's building towards an end.

1883 is a modern classic, maybe an episode too long, but its a wonderful homage to classic settler westerns.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: AustinPowers on January 13, 2024, 08:53:05 PM
Quote from: jcpen on January 13, 2024, 06:44:07 PMI really enjoyed 1883

Ah no, was  a shite  year that was.  No GAA or  anything.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: square_ball on January 14, 2024, 11:35:07 AM
Not quite in keeping with the usual suggestion on this thread but Galdiatiors was decent last night for some Saturday night TV nostalgia.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on January 14, 2024, 12:15:44 PM
Quote from: square_ball on January 14, 2024, 11:35:07 AMNot quite in keeping with the usual suggestion on this thread but Galdiatiors was decent last night for some Saturday night TV nostalgia.

Was there a Jet lookalike?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: LC on January 14, 2024, 12:16:20 PM
Quote from: snoopdog on January 08, 2024, 09:16:57 AM
Quote from: JimStynes on January 07, 2024, 05:46:28 PM
Quote from: Ghost on January 07, 2024, 01:12:05 PM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on January 07, 2024, 12:49:19 PMHeard Fool me Once is good

Watching Tourist atm it's so bad it's laughable but still watchable in a weird way


Decent enough show, passed a couple of evenings for us if nothing else.

Michelle Keegan makes it a bit better.

Jesus I thought it was shite enough. Didn't even bother finishing it.



It was watchable. Nothing great. Could've finished it out a few episodes earlier.


Watched the finish of it last night, a bit of a twist however still at lot of loose ends e.g. the mate that gave her the photo frame at the start, was she part of the set up?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on January 15, 2024, 11:46:56 AM
Quote from: LC on January 14, 2024, 12:16:20 PM
Quote from: snoopdog on January 08, 2024, 09:16:57 AM
Quote from: JimStynes on January 07, 2024, 05:46:28 PM
Quote from: Ghost on January 07, 2024, 01:12:05 PM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on January 07, 2024, 12:49:19 PMHeard Fool me Once is good

Watching Tourist atm it's so bad it's laughable but still watchable in a weird way


Decent enough show, passed a couple of evenings for us if nothing else.

Michelle Keegan makes it a bit better.

Jesus I thought it was shite enough. Didn't even bother finishing it.



It was watchable. Nothing great. Could've finished it out a few episodes earlier.


Watched the finish of it last night, a bit of a twist however still at lot of loose ends e.g. the mate that gave her the photo frame at the start, was she part of the set up?

MAYBE A SPOILER...

Why was yer man from Kin made out to be a creepy stalker type.  That seemed to go nowhere.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: trailer on January 15, 2024, 11:49:39 AM
Quote from: thewobbler on January 13, 2024, 08:16:37 PMAfter a promising start, 1923 turned to absolute soap opera shite halfway through. Looks like they got renewed around then and as usual, Taylor Sheridan's writing falls to pieces unless he's building towards an end.

1883 is a modern classic, maybe an episode too long, but its a wonderful homage to classic settler westerns.

Preferred 1883 over 1923. Thought 1883 was a classic.
Is there anymore season of Yellowstone or either of these planned?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on January 15, 2024, 12:31:39 PM
There was defo plans to finish the latest Yellowstone season.  Nov 24.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: 93-DY-SAM on January 15, 2024, 02:57:26 PM
Quote from: trailer on January 15, 2024, 11:49:39 AM
Quote from: thewobbler on January 13, 2024, 08:16:37 PMAfter a promising start, 1923 turned to absolute soap opera shite halfway through. Looks like they got renewed around then and as usual, Taylor Sheridan's writing falls to pieces unless he's building towards an end.

1883 is a modern classic, maybe an episode too long, but its a wonderful homage to classic settler westerns.


Preferred 1883 over 1923. Thought 1883 was a classic.
Is there anymore season of Yellowstone or either of these planned?


Yellowstone is beyond a joke at this stage. Not sure I can be bothered with it if it does come back. It was starting to get a big repetitive by the time Season 5 started. Sheridan has spread himself far too thin with all these spin-offs. I like the idea of these spin-offs and the back story to Yellowstone but for the love of God finish one project before starting another.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: LC on January 15, 2024, 03:15:09 PM
Started watching Criminal Record on Apple TV, good show so far.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: An Watcher on January 15, 2024, 05:48:31 PM
I must be the only person watching traitors
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on January 15, 2024, 11:21:09 PM
Quote from: An Watcher on January 15, 2024, 05:48:31 PMI must be the only person watching traitors

Nope, watched them all in what countries that are available lol
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Taylor on January 16, 2024, 08:29:27 AM
Quote from: An Watcher on January 15, 2024, 05:48:31 PMI must be the only person watching traitors

Nope - good show and worth watching.
But it clashes with Love Island now - decisions decisions
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on January 16, 2024, 09:03:36 AM
Quote from: LC on January 15, 2024, 03:15:09 PMStarted watching Criminal Record on Apple TV, good show so far.

Decent start alright.

Anyone watch True detective yet?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: J70 on January 16, 2024, 05:47:40 PM
Quote from: 93-DY-SAM on January 15, 2024, 02:57:26 PM
Quote from: trailer on January 15, 2024, 11:49:39 AM
Quote from: thewobbler on January 13, 2024, 08:16:37 PMAfter a promising start, 1923 turned to absolute soap opera shite halfway through. Looks like they got renewed around then and as usual, Taylor Sheridan's writing falls to pieces unless he's building towards an end.

1883 is a modern classic, maybe an episode too long, but its a wonderful homage to classic settler westerns.


Preferred 1883 over 1923. Thought 1883 was a classic.
Is there anymore season of Yellowstone or either of these planned?


Yellowstone is beyond a joke at this stage. Not sure I can be bothered with it if it does come back. It was starting to get a big repetitive by the time Season 5 started. Sheridan has spread himself far too thin with all these spin-offs. I like the idea of these spin-offs and the back story to Yellowstone but for the love of God finish one project before starting another.

I quit Yellowstone after season 4. It was becoming a parody at that point with the murders and explosions and all the rest.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: J70 on January 16, 2024, 05:51:56 PM
New season of Curb Your Enthusiasm coming shortly. Final one apparently. I'm sure there'll be some "glorious" ending for Larry David!

Just finished season 3 of Slow Horses. Is there a better actor out there than Gary Oldman? Him on his own makes it such a fun watch.

Fargo season 5 finishes this week in the states as well for those watching it. Been a good return to form overall after season 4.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Harold Disgracey on January 16, 2024, 05:59:48 PM
Quote from: J70 on January 16, 2024, 05:51:56 PMNew season of Curb Your Enthusiasm coming shortly. Final one apparently. I'm sure there'll be some "glorious" ending for Larry David!

Just finished season 3 of Slow Horses. Is there a better actor out there than Gary Oldman? Him on his own makes it such a fun watch.

Fargo season 5 finishes this week in the states as well for those watching it. Been a good return to form overall after season 4.

Halfway through season 3 of Slow Horses, Gary Oldman is brilliant.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: LC on January 16, 2024, 06:30:26 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on January 16, 2024, 09:03:36 AM
Quote from: LC on January 15, 2024, 03:15:09 PMStarted watching Criminal Record on Apple TV, good show so far.

Decent start alright.

Anyone watch True detective yet?

Its on the list once I get Criminal Record finished.

True Detective has been brilliant in the past, best one was that which Matthew McConaghey was in.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 16, 2024, 07:02:43 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on January 16, 2024, 09:03:36 AM
Quote from: LC on January 15, 2024, 03:15:09 PMStarted watching Criminal Record on Apple TV, good show so far.

Decent start alright.

Anyone watch True detective yet?
Watched it last night. Not feeling it so far.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: maddog on January 16, 2024, 07:05:00 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on January 16, 2024, 07:02:43 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on January 16, 2024, 09:03:36 AM
Quote from: LC on January 15, 2024, 03:15:09 PMStarted watching Criminal Record on Apple TV, good show so far.

Decent start alright.

Anyone watch True detective yet?
Watched it last night. Not feeling it so far.

First episode reminded me a lot of Fortitude
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jell 0 Biafra on January 16, 2024, 07:21:36 PM
Quote from: J70 on January 16, 2024, 05:51:56 PMNew season of Curb Your Enthusiasm coming shortly. Final one apparently. I'm sure there'll be some "glorious" ending for Larry David!

Just finished season 3 of Slow Horses. Is there a better actor out there than Gary Oldman? Him on his own makes it such a fun watch.

Fargo season 5 finishes this week in the states as well for those watching it. Been a good return to form overall after season 4.

Thought it's been the weakest season so far, myself. Enjoyable enough but stretching plausibility too far too often.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 16, 2024, 08:02:52 PM
Quote from: maddog on January 16, 2024, 07:05:00 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on January 16, 2024, 07:02:43 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on January 16, 2024, 09:03:36 AM
Quote from: LC on January 15, 2024, 03:15:09 PMStarted watching Criminal Record on Apple TV, good show so far.

Decent start alright.

Anyone watch True detective yet?
Watched it last night. Not feeling it so far.

First episode reminded me a lot of Fortitude
That's EXACTLY what it reminded us of and I binned Fortitude.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on January 16, 2024, 08:11:27 PM
Quote from: maddog on January 16, 2024, 07:05:00 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on January 16, 2024, 07:02:43 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on January 16, 2024, 09:03:36 AM
Quote from: LC on January 15, 2024, 03:15:09 PMStarted watching Criminal Record on Apple TV, good show so far.

Decent start alright.

Anyone watch True detective yet?
Watched it last night. Not feeling it so far.

First episode reminded me a lot of Fortitude

Don't say that lol!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on January 16, 2024, 08:26:36 PM
True Detective had too much ghost shite last night. Not looking good.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on January 16, 2024, 08:50:44 PM
Quote from: J70 on January 16, 2024, 05:51:56 PMNew season of Curb Your Enthusiasm coming shortly. Final one apparently. I'm sure there'll be some "glorious" ending for Larry David!

Just finished season 3 of Slow Horses. Is there a better actor out there than Gary Oldman? Him on his own makes it such a fun watch.

Fargo season 5 finishes this week in the states as well for those watching it. Been a good return to form overall after season 4.
Bring on Larry, can't wait.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 16, 2024, 09:09:35 PM
Looking forward to Masters of the Air.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on January 16, 2024, 09:28:14 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on January 16, 2024, 08:50:44 PM
Quote from: J70 on January 16, 2024, 05:51:56 PMNew season of Curb Your Enthusiasm coming shortly. Final one apparently. I'm sure there'll be some "glorious" ending for Larry David!

Just finished season 3 of Slow Horses. Is there a better actor out there than Gary Oldman? Him on his own makes it such a fun watch.

Fargo season 5 finishes this week in the states as well for those watching it. Been a good return to form overall after season 4.
Bring on Larry, can't wait.

Trailer looks good. The legend that is. Be gutted to see him go
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on January 16, 2024, 10:10:41 PM
Quote from: Harold Disgracey on January 16, 2024, 05:59:48 PM
Quote from: J70 on January 16, 2024, 05:51:56 PMNew season of Curb Your Enthusiasm coming shortly. Final one apparently. I'm sure there'll be some "glorious" ending for Larry David!

Just finished season 3 of Slow Horses. Is there a better actor out there than Gary Oldman? Him on his own makes it such a fun watch.

Fargo season 5 finishes this week in the states as well for those watching it. Been a good return to form overall after season 4.

Halfway through season 3 of Slow Horses, Gary Oldman is brilliant.
I found Gary to be one dimensional in this drama, I hope for the sake of his family and friends that he's not a method actor. As for season 3, I thought it was mainly brit spy fantasy cráp. It's not remotely close to the George Smiley dramas, mainly just a load of fantasy low order crash,bang, wallop along with stereotype characters. Maybe also I have a deep bias against BRIT CRAP.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 16, 2024, 10:13:52 PM
Quote from: Main Street on January 16, 2024, 10:10:41 PM
Quote from: Harold Disgracey on January 16, 2024, 05:59:48 PM
Quote from: J70 on January 16, 2024, 05:51:56 PMNew season of Curb Your Enthusiasm coming shortly. Final one apparently. I'm sure there'll be some "glorious" ending for Larry David!

Just finished season 3 of Slow Horses. Is there a better actor out there than Gary Oldman? Him on his own makes it such a fun watch.

Fargo season 5 finishes this week in the states as well for those watching it. Been a good return to form overall after season 4.

Halfway through season 3 of Slow Horses, Gary Oldman is brilliant.
I found Gary to be one dimensional in this drama, I hope for the sake of his family and friends that he's not a method actor. As for season 3, I thought it was mainly brit spy fantasy cráp. It's not remotely close to the George Smiley dramas, mainly just a load of fantasy low order crash,bang, wallop along with stereotype characters. Maybe also I have a deep bias against BRIT CRAP.

Mick Herron books and John LeCarré books are not comparable.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: LC on January 17, 2024, 07:30:16 AM
Quote from: maddog on January 16, 2024, 07:05:00 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on January 16, 2024, 07:02:43 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on January 16, 2024, 09:03:36 AM
Quote from: LC on January 15, 2024, 03:15:09 PMStarted watching Criminal Record on Apple TV, good show so far.

Decent start alright.

Anyone watch True detective yet?
Watched it last night. Not feeling it so far.

First episode reminded me a lot of Fortitude

Thought the same when I saw the trailer.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: God14 on January 17, 2024, 02:49:38 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on January 16, 2024, 08:26:36 PMTrue Detective had too much ghost shite last night. Not looking good.

I enjoyed that first episode. I think its nicely poised.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: jcpen on January 18, 2024, 08:07:13 AM
Slow horses is a bit meh. Gary Oldmans character is annoying.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ThomasMullan on January 18, 2024, 08:10:55 AM
Fargo season 5 started very strong but petered out a little in the last few episodes. The last episode was more like an epilogue.

Still excellent and worth a view.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: God14 on January 18, 2024, 08:49:25 AM
Quote from: jcpen on January 18, 2024, 08:07:13 AMSlow horses is a bit meh. Gary Oldmans character is annoying.

I thought the same as you. Quit after two episodes. Given the fanfare on here, i think i will give it another go though
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: brokencrossbar1 on January 18, 2024, 09:26:55 AM
Quote from: Taylor on January 16, 2024, 08:29:27 AM
Quote from: An Watcher on January 15, 2024, 05:48:31 PMI must be the only person watching traitors

Nope - good show and worth watching.
But it clashes with Love Island now - decisions decisions

Great entertainment,  last nights show was brilliant.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tbrick18 on January 18, 2024, 09:59:37 AM
Laudermilk anyone?
I can't decide if it's brilliant or rubbish.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on January 18, 2024, 10:47:27 AM
Quote from: brokencrossbar1 on January 18, 2024, 09:26:55 AM
Quote from: Taylor on January 16, 2024, 08:29:27 AM
Quote from: An Watcher on January 15, 2024, 05:48:31 PMI must be the only person watching traitors

Nope - good show and worth watching.
But it clashes with Love Island now - decisions decisions

Great entertainment,  last nights show was brilliant.

Traitors or Love Island the all stars (proper title)

Poor Jake had to leave, he didn't love anyone and Liberty shafted him....  ;)
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: An Watcher on January 18, 2024, 01:38:05 PM
Quote from: brokencrossbar1 on January 18, 2024, 09:26:55 AM
Quote from: Taylor on January 16, 2024, 08:29:27 AM
Quote from: An Watcher on January 15, 2024, 05:48:31 PMI must be the only person watching traitors

Nope - good show and worth watching.
But it clashes with Love Island now - decisions decisions

Great entertainment,  last nights show was brilliant.

Have to say, all that funeral stuff was excellent.  The other show on bbc2 after it isn't bad either.  Must watch a few of the America ones as well as I really enjoy the concept
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on January 18, 2024, 01:52:44 PM
Quote from: An Watcher on January 18, 2024, 01:38:05 PM
Quote from: brokencrossbar1 on January 18, 2024, 09:26:55 AM
Quote from: Taylor on January 16, 2024, 08:29:27 AM
Quote from: An Watcher on January 15, 2024, 05:48:31 PMI must be the only person watching traitors

Nope - good show and worth watching.
But it clashes with Love Island now - decisions decisions

Great entertainment,  last nights show was brilliant.

Have to say, all that funeral stuff was excellent.  The other show on bbc2 after it isn't bad either.  Must watch a few of the America ones as well as I really enjoy the concept

There is a Canadian and Australian versions too which are very good, the American one has some reality show people on it, but its a brutal concept, where they actually get off on it..

Stanford prison experiment, when you give an ordinary person permission to be different they really will change!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Taylor on January 18, 2024, 02:56:44 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on January 18, 2024, 10:47:27 AM
Quote from: brokencrossbar1 on January 18, 2024, 09:26:55 AM
Quote from: Taylor on January 16, 2024, 08:29:27 AM
Quote from: An Watcher on January 15, 2024, 05:48:31 PMI must be the only person watching traitors

Nope - good show and worth watching.
But it clashes with Love Island now - decisions decisions

Great entertainment,  last nights show was brilliant.

Traitors or Love Island the all stars (proper title)

Poor Jake had to leave, he didn't love anyone and Liberty shafted him....  ;)

Seemed like Jake matured a bit in the last few years and got the f**k out of dodge.

Paul is playing a great game in Traitors. Why Miles didnt really sink him last night when he knew he was going to get the chop is a mystery.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: brokencrossbar1 on January 18, 2024, 02:59:23 PM
Quote from: Taylor on January 18, 2024, 02:56:44 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on January 18, 2024, 10:47:27 AM
Quote from: brokencrossbar1 on January 18, 2024, 09:26:55 AM
Quote from: Taylor on January 16, 2024, 08:29:27 AM
Quote from: An Watcher on January 15, 2024, 05:48:31 PMI must be the only person watching traitors

Nope - good show and worth watching.
But it clashes with Love Island now - decisions decisions

Great entertainment,  last nights show was brilliant.

Traitors or Love Island the all stars (proper title)

Poor Jake had to leave, he didn't love anyone and Liberty shafted him....  ;)

Seemed like Jake matured a bit in the last few years and got the f**k out of dodge.

Paul is playing a great game in Traitors. Why Miles didnt really sink him last night when he knew he was going to get the chop is a mystery.

Miles tried but Harry played a clinker as well,  particularly sowing the seeds of 2 traitors fighting. He's playing the best game of them all
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on January 18, 2024, 03:01:52 PM
Diane was a clever girl and Yaz, (I think) is keeping his head down as going against Paul could hurt him
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: An Watcher on January 18, 2024, 04:03:09 PM
I think it would be a very difficult game to win.  Too mouthy and you get thrown out, too quiet and you get chucked out.  Not sure if there is a successful strategy, maybe just alot of luck.  The young blonde girl on it at the moment has done little to nothing
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on January 18, 2024, 04:08:41 PM
Quote from: An Watcher on January 18, 2024, 04:03:09 PMI think it would be a very difficult game to win.  Too mouthy and you get thrown out, too quiet and you get chucked out.  Not sure if there is a successful strategy, maybe just alot of luck.  The young blonde girl on it at the moment has done little to nothing

But they were giving off about her not stepping up and being more forthright, the best position has to be middle of the road faithful or complete cnut traitor

Harry could yet sink himself with throwing Paul under a bus..

The other shows I've seen (won't name them, or season) when the traitor wins, its like they have killed the person, for real, at the end! Murderous c***ts ;D
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on January 18, 2024, 06:50:11 PM
Went back and binged Fargo S5, glad I did, thought it was excellent, a return to form for John Hamm who's been phoning it in a bit lately imo.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 18, 2024, 08:03:24 PM
I see the spoilers are back.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: LC on January 19, 2024, 04:17:04 PM
Unsure if I would deem it a recommendation but possibly falls into the WTF category.

Came across Dubai Hustle on BBC3 the other night, full of egos, a@@holes and a lot of botox / fillers.

Saying that Dubai looks like a deadly spot so hopefully will get there someday.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on January 20, 2024, 11:56:28 PM
Is there any particular reason why there's no live audience any longer on the Tommy Tiernan show?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on January 22, 2024, 07:30:30 PM
Pitch invasion on BBC iplayer about the Irish and Scottish footballers over the years was great. A reminder of when football was magic and full of personalities not like the dung on offer now. Also rather depressing reminder just how much Irish football has suffered since the influx of players from all over the world into the premier league.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: trileacman on January 23, 2024, 11:23:19 AM
Quote from: Main Street on January 20, 2024, 11:56:28 PMIs there any particular reason why there's no live audience any longer on the Tommy Tiernan show?

I'd say they felt that people would be more honest in front of just Tommy than with a baying crowd of 50 strangers. Speaking in front of an audience does provoke a load of cliche ridden nonsense.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: brokencrossbar1 on January 23, 2024, 01:30:23 PM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on January 22, 2024, 07:30:30 PMPitch invasion on BBC iplayer about the Irish and Scottish footballers over the years was great. A reminder of when football was magic and full of personalities not like the dung on offer now. Also rather depressing reminder just how much Irish football has suffered since the influx of players from all over the world into the premier league.


Watch BBC over next few years spin the NI/Scots connection....
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on January 24, 2024, 03:10:04 PM
Watched the first few episodes of the 6 nations documentary on netflix. It's pretty good so far. The timeline is all over the place but still enjoyable.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on January 24, 2024, 06:02:33 PM
Many thanks for the Slow Horses tip. Absolutely brilliant show. Sometimes serious and sometimes hilarious. Can't wait for more.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: An Watcher on January 25, 2024, 05:49:43 AM
Traitors not great last night.  Was waiting for Ross to pull down the whole thing but it never materialised.  Don't care who wins at this stage as long as its not Harry or even Zack for that matter
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 25, 2024, 06:25:50 PM
I'll say again. Fcuk off with your spoilers elsewhere.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Targetman on January 25, 2024, 07:58:49 PM
Anyone watching Dopesick, based on the dodgy dealings of an American pharmaceutical company and drug addiction, watched 4 episodes, a good watch
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: thewobbler on January 25, 2024, 08:50:44 PM
Quote from: Targetman on January 25, 2024, 07:58:49 PMAnyone watching Dopesick, based on the dodgy dealings of an American pharmaceutical company and drug addiction, watched 4 episodes, a good watch

It's exceptional TV and is a shining beacon to warn us that if there's one country we should never try to emulate, it's the US of A.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: mrdeeds on January 25, 2024, 09:37:59 PM
Quote from: Targetman on January 25, 2024, 07:58:49 PMAnyone watching Dopesick, based on the dodgy dealings of an American pharmaceutical company and drug addiction, watched 4 episodes, a good watch

Watched on Disney Plus. Up there with some of the best tv I ever saw.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on January 27, 2024, 10:57:40 PM
About the Tommy T show this evening, you would not have missed the audience but from the past shows the fact that there was an audience added an intensity to the interview. Somehow It works both ways.
There was an absolutely stunning end of show musical performance from Rachael Lavelle.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ONeill on January 27, 2024, 11:15:37 PM
That artist at the end stopped me in my tracks. I was halfway through a 3-legged St Bridget's Cross and put it down.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on January 29, 2024, 08:36:26 PM
Good start for Masters of the Air. Will stick with it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 29, 2024, 09:57:38 PM
Quote from: gallsman on January 29, 2024, 08:36:26 PMGood start for Masters of the Air. Will stick with it.
How far have you got? I watched episode 1 at the weekend and thought it was very good. No expense spared goes without saying.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on January 29, 2024, 10:06:26 PM
First two episodes are all that's been released and then it's one a week thereafter. I've watched the first two and enjoyed it a lot.

Like BoB and the Pacific, it's character driven. The action sequences are stunning of course, but always secondary
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on February 04, 2024, 11:33:01 PM
2 episodes into Tulsa King, loving it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: imtommygunn on February 05, 2024, 09:48:32 AM
I really enjoyed Tulsa King too.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggy90 on February 07, 2024, 07:52:35 PM
Miners' Strike 1984: The Battle for Britain on Channel 4 or catch up.
The story of the strike through three different perspectives: A Derbyshire pit Village, the battle of Orgreave and the faceless forces who really run the country.
Excellent.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: AustinPowers on February 07, 2024, 08:03:17 PM
Quote from: ziggy90 on February 07, 2024, 07:52:35 PMMiners' Strike 1984: The Battle for Britain on Channel 4 or catch up.
The story of the strike through three different perspectives: A Derbyshire pit Village, the battle of Orgreave and the faceless forces who really run the country.
Excellent.

I watched a bit  of episode 1, but it didn't really  explain the lead up to the strikes. A bit of back story  was needed for me who can't really  remember  it at the time
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggy90 on February 07, 2024, 09:56:18 PM
Quote from: AustinPowers on February 07, 2024, 08:03:17 PM
Quote from: ziggy90 on February 07, 2024, 07:52:35 PMMiners' Strike 1984: The Battle for Britain on Channel 4 or catch up.
The story of the strike through three different perspectives: A Derbyshire pit Village, the battle of Orgreave and the faceless forces who really run the country.
Excellent.

I watched a bit  of episode 1, but it didn't really  explain the lead up to the strikes. A bit of back story  was needed for me who can't really  remember  it at the time

Read up on the reasons for calling the strike. It's worth it.
You are right though, a bit of context is needed.
I unfortunately remember it very clearly. :-[ 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on February 07, 2024, 10:14:30 PM
Quote from: ziggy90 on February 07, 2024, 07:52:35 PMMiners' Strike 1984: The Battle for Britain on Channel 4 or catch up.
The story of the strike through three different perspectives: A Derbyshire pit Village, the battle of Orgreave and the faceless forces who really run the country.
Excellent.
Been meaning to watch this. I remember it every morning on tv as I was watching my breakfast before school. Maggie an oul cnut.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on February 07, 2024, 10:19:09 PM
Quote from: ziggy90 on February 07, 2024, 09:56:18 PM
Quote from: AustinPowers on February 07, 2024, 08:03:17 PM
Quote from: ziggy90 on February 07, 2024, 07:52:35 PMMiners' Strike 1984: The Battle for Britain on Channel 4 or catch up.
The story of the strike through three different perspectives: A Derbyshire pit Village, the battle of Orgreave and the faceless forces who really run the country.
Excellent.

I watched a bit  of episode 1, but it didn't really  explain the lead up to the strikes. A bit of back story  was needed for me who can't really  remember  it at the time

Read up on the reasons for calling the strike. Its worth it.
You are right though, a bit of context is needed.
I unfortunately remember it very clearly. :-[ 
I gave it a miss as I thought it was a re-run of a miner's strike drama from the past but now I'll look out for it.
I remember Scargill came to Dublin during the strike, probably to open up bank accounts safe from confiscation. He said when walking the streets (from bank to bank?), women kept coming up to him stuffing fivers/tenners into his pockets.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: ziggy90 on February 09, 2024, 10:30:55 AM
Quote from: Main Street on February 07, 2024, 10:19:09 PM
Quote from: ziggy90 on February 07, 2024, 09:56:18 PM
Quote from: AustinPowers on February 07, 2024, 08:03:17 PM
Quote from: ziggy90 on February 07, 2024, 07:52:35 PMMiners' Strike 1984: The Battle for Britain on Channel 4 or catch up.
The story of the strike through three different perspectives: A Derbyshire pit Village, the battle of Orgreave and the faceless forces who really run the country.
Excellent.

I watched a bit  of episode 1, but it didn't really  explain the lead up to the strikes. A bit of back story  was needed for me who can't really  remember  it at the time

Read up on the reasons for calling the strike. Its worth it.
You are right though, a bit of context is needed.
I unfortunately remember it very clearly. :-[ 
I gave it a miss as I thought it was a re-run of a miner's strike drama from the past but now I'll look out for it.
I remember Scargill came to Dublin during the strike, probably to open up bank accounts safe from confiscation. He said when walking the streets (from bank to bank?), women kept coming up to him stuffing fivers/tenners into his pockets.

I haven't heard that before.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on February 09, 2024, 10:58:40 AM
Sometimes you have to watch what herself wants to watch and recently we have been getting through "The Morning Show".  It is a little like a tamer version of Succession, maybe. Certainly watchable.

Billy Crudup as Cory Ellison steals the show IMO.

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on February 16, 2024, 06:22:46 PM
I had been disappointed in Masters of the Air. Certainly not on Band of Brothers or Pacific levels. The latest episode was really good though. Hopefully that trend continues
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: mrdeeds on February 16, 2024, 09:48:18 PM
Loudermilk on Netflix is very good.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Saffrongael on February 16, 2024, 10:01:56 PM
The Space Shuttle That Fell to the ground - on bbc, really good.

About the Columbia space shuttle crash in 2003. If you are into that sort of thing.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on February 16, 2024, 10:48:23 PM
Quote from: Saffrongael on February 16, 2024, 10:01:56 PMThe Space Shuttle That Fell to the ground - on bbc, really good.

About the Columbia space shuttle crash in 2003. If you are into that sort of thing.

Good tip. Have seen episode 1. Hard to find the time to watch TV but I'll get to episode 2 over the weekend. Anything about the Space Shuttle programme is worth watching.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on February 17, 2024, 05:16:37 AM
Not my usual type of show but One Day on Netflix is brilliant.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on February 17, 2024, 07:34:07 AM
Quote from: lurganblue on February 16, 2024, 06:22:46 PMI had been disappointed in Masters of the Air. Certainly not on Band of Brothers or Pacific levels. The latest episode was really good though. Hopefully that trend continues
Same, 2 episodes and not sure I'll go back.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on February 17, 2024, 07:40:13 AM
Watched Griselda recently and still not sure about it, was ok.

Felt they squeezed too much action into the 6 episodes, was surely content for at least 2 series, so it felt a bit rushed.

Read a review that said it didn't take itself too seriously, but I dunno, could just be cheesey bad. Definite scarface vibes.

Sofia Vergara was ok
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: An Watcher on February 17, 2024, 08:03:33 AM
Quote from: JimStynes on February 17, 2024, 05:16:37 AMNot my usual type of show but One Day on Netflix is brilliant.

Lol, exactly the same JimStynes.  Almost felt embarrassed recommending it to anyone but it is excellent
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on February 17, 2024, 08:36:32 AM
Quote from: An Watcher on February 17, 2024, 08:03:33 AM
Quote from: JimStynes on February 17, 2024, 05:16:37 AMNot my usual type of show but One Day on Netflix is brilliant.

Lol, exactly the same JimStynes.  Almost felt embarrassed recommending it to anyone but it is excellent

Ok I'll go too then lol. 4/6 into Alice &Jack and I'm loving it 😀 and I read somewhere if you like it you'll like One Day too

Couple o safties 😜
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Walter Cronc on February 17, 2024, 08:41:02 AM
Quote from: lurganblue on February 16, 2024, 06:22:46 PMI had been disappointed in Masters of the Air. Certainly not on Band of Brothers or Pacific levels. The latest episode was really good though. Hopefully that trend continues

+1 very disappointed so far. Nothing will ever touch Band of Brothers for me. Greatest series of all.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on February 17, 2024, 09:38:07 AM
Quote from: An Watcher on February 17, 2024, 08:03:33 AM
Quote from: JimStynes on February 17, 2024, 05:16:37 AMNot my usual type of show but One Day on Netflix is brilliant.

Lol, exactly the same JimStynes.  Almost felt embarrassed recommending it to anyone but it is excellent

Aul tear jerker too ffs
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on February 17, 2024, 10:32:16 AM
Quote from: JimStynes on February 17, 2024, 09:38:07 AM
Quote from: An Watcher on February 17, 2024, 08:03:33 AM
Quote from: JimStynes on February 17, 2024, 05:16:37 AMNot my usual type of show but One Day on Netflix is brilliant.

Lol, exactly the same JimStynes.  Almost felt embarrassed recommending it to anyone but it is excellent

Aul tear jerker too ffs
Jesus lads check the oestrogen levels in your water supply.

Re. Masters I watched the 2nd episode about 3 weeks ago and haven't been back so that probably tells its own tale.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on February 17, 2024, 11:50:48 AM
Masters of the Air is outstanding and you're all dopes.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on February 17, 2024, 01:12:41 PM
Quote from: gallsman on February 17, 2024, 11:50:48 AMMasters of the Air is outstanding and you're all dopes.


It's very good but suffers from always being compared to Band of Brothers. And as the lads have said, BOB is the greatest show ever made. One of the best things about BOB for me was the interviews with the real life characters at the start of each episode. 'Grandpa, were you a hero in the war.....' 😢😢
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: AustinPowers on February 17, 2024, 03:07:36 PM
Band of brothers , I thought was very overrated. First couple episodes very good , after that  it was  all a bit meh. Although war films aren't really my normal  viewing.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on February 17, 2024, 07:31:24 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on February 17, 2024, 01:12:41 PM
Quote from: gallsman on February 17, 2024, 11:50:48 AMMasters of the Air is outstanding and you're all dopes.


It's very good but suffers from always being compared to Band of Brothers. And as the lads have said, BOB is the greatest show ever made. One of the best things about BOB for me was the interviews with the real life characters at the start of each episode. 'Grandpa, were you a hero in the war.....' 😢😢

It's really, really, really not.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on February 17, 2024, 07:48:23 PM
Quote from: gallsman on February 17, 2024, 07:31:24 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on February 17, 2024, 01:12:41 PM
Quote from: gallsman on February 17, 2024, 11:50:48 AMMasters of the Air is outstanding and you're all dopes.


It's very good but suffers from always being compared to Band of Brothers. And as the lads have said, BOB is the greatest show ever made. One of the best things about BOB for me was the interviews with the real life characters at the start of each episode. 'Grandpa, were you a hero in the war.....' 😢😢

It's really, really, really not.

Should have said in my opinion. I'd near put Gomorrah next. Then the likes of The Wire and Sopranos up there too. With BOB I just think it has amazing battle scenes, the actors, the storylines and the fact that the actual men who fought are part of it. It's sheer brilliance.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on February 17, 2024, 09:22:15 PM
Band of Brothers was good but definitely overrated. Masters of the Air has been very enjoyable so far.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on February 17, 2024, 09:59:09 PM
The Sapranos. End of. Anyone who disagrees should be sin binned from Gaaboard for bad behaviour.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on February 17, 2024, 10:04:49 PM
Quote from: Jeepers Creepers on February 17, 2024, 09:59:09 PMThe Sapranos. End of. Anyone who disagrees should be sin binned from Gaaboard for bad behaviour.

If we are excluding BOB as it's a mini series then I have to say Gomorrah is my favourite!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on February 17, 2024, 10:24:25 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on February 17, 2024, 10:04:49 PM
Quote from: Jeepers Creepers on February 17, 2024, 09:59:09 PMThe Sapranos. End of. Anyone who disagrees should be sin binned from Gaaboard for bad behaviour.

If we are excluding BOB as it's a mini series then I have to say Gomorrah is my favourite!

Jim your out!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: J70 on February 18, 2024, 12:06:19 PM
Apple's new series The Dynasty on Brady, Belichek and the Patriots. Two episodes so far in the US, but looks really good.

Last Dance kind of thing.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on February 20, 2024, 11:20:12 PM
How bad was True Detective.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on February 20, 2024, 11:24:46 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on February 20, 2024, 11:20:12 PMHow bad was True Detective.
Finished it last night and to be honest I gave up on it several episodes ago but the wife continued watching it.

What is good out there at the minute?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on February 21, 2024, 08:31:29 AM
Tulsa King is the show I've enjoyed the most in recent months.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on February 21, 2024, 08:42:35 AM
Watched the second episode of Breathtaking on ITV, taken from the view of those inside the A&E at the start of the  pandemic.

You are hyperventilating most of the way through it, it must have felt like a war zone at the time
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: maddog on February 21, 2024, 08:43:26 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on February 20, 2024, 11:24:46 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on February 20, 2024, 11:20:12 PMHow bad was True Detective.
Finished it last night and to be honest I gave up on it several episodes ago but the wife continued watching it.

What is good out there at the minute?

Stuck with it. About 4/10 i'd say. Seems to be lack of good shows at the moment. Watched one with Stephen graham recently (normally in decent stuff), was poor enough as well. Bodies i think it was called. Don't bother.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on February 21, 2024, 08:52:03 AM
Quote from: maddog on February 21, 2024, 08:43:26 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on February 20, 2024, 11:24:46 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on February 20, 2024, 11:20:12 PMHow bad was True Detective.
Finished it last night and to be honest I gave up on it several episodes ago but the wife continued watching it.

What is good out there at the minute?

Stuck with it. About 4/10 i'd say. Seems to be lack of good shows at the moment. Watched one with Stephen graham recently (normally in decent stuff), was poor enough as well. Bodies i think it was called. Don't bother.

Yep, keek.

I just saw that Guy Ritchie has done a series of the Gentlemen, coming out on 7th March on Netflix.  I'll give that a rattle and hope that it's as good as the film. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: 93-DY-SAM on February 21, 2024, 09:19:24 AM
Quote from: bennydorano on February 21, 2024, 08:31:29 AMTulsa King is the show I've enjoyed the most in recent months.

Great show. Really enjoyed season 1. Looking forward to season 2.

Taylor Sheridan is involved in it so I just hope they don't make a complete balls of it like they have with Yellowstone.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on February 21, 2024, 01:54:05 PM
Finished Mr and Mrs Smith last night. Started off decent but I had lost interest by last couple of episodes.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Shamrock Shore on February 21, 2024, 01:57:56 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on February 21, 2024, 01:54:05 PMFinished Mr and Mrs Smith last night. Started off decent but I had lost interest by last couple of episodes.

Same here.

As for True Detective Season 4. What a complete pile of polar bear poo.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: J70 on February 21, 2024, 02:39:59 PM
I enjoyed True Detective 4. Wasn't the greatest tv series ever, but it was decent enough.

Started that Dornan one set in Australia, The Tourist. 2 episodes in. Is it worth sticking with?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on February 21, 2024, 02:57:28 PM
Quote from: J70 on February 21, 2024, 02:39:59 PMI enjoyed True Detective 4. Wasn't the greatest tv series ever, but it was decent enough.

Started that Dornan one set in Australia, The Tourist. 2 episodes in. Is it worth sticking with?

The tourist was enjoyable but the last episode of series 2 was pure shite, a real let down of an ending for an otherwise entertaining 2 seasons
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: markl121 on February 21, 2024, 03:55:36 PM
Just watched all of Yellowstone, 1883 and 1923 in a week. What a show. I just want to move to Montana now
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on February 21, 2024, 04:29:10 PM
Quote from: markl121 on February 21, 2024, 03:55:36 PMJust watched all of Yellowstone, 1883 and 1923 in a week. What a show. I just want to move to Montana now
:o
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Turf on February 21, 2024, 05:32:23 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on February 17, 2024, 09:38:07 AM
Quote from: An Watcher on February 17, 2024, 08:03:33 AM
Quote from: JimStynes on February 17, 2024, 05:16:37 AMNot my usual type of show but One Day on Netflix is brilliant.

Lol, exactly the same JimStynes.  Almost felt embarrassed recommending it to anyone but it is excellent

Aul tear jerker too ffs
Watched it also and honestly I didn't expect to like it but I thought it was great!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: J70 on February 21, 2024, 06:05:58 PM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on February 21, 2024, 02:57:28 PM
Quote from: J70 on February 21, 2024, 02:39:59 PMI enjoyed True Detective 4. Wasn't the greatest tv series ever, but it was decent enough.

Started that Dornan one set in Australia, The Tourist. 2 episodes in. Is it worth sticking with?

The tourist was enjoyable but the last episode of series 2 was pure shite, a real let down of an ending for an otherwise entertaining 2 seasons

Noted!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: J70 on February 21, 2024, 06:07:15 PM
Quote from: markl121 on February 21, 2024, 03:55:36 PMJust watched all of Yellowstone, 1883 and 1923 in a week. What a show. I just want to move to Montana now

Montana is a stunningly scenic place, but holy f**k! ;D
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: imtommygunn on February 21, 2024, 06:20:49 PM
1923 was ok but not great. Must watch 1883.

Agreed on tulsa king and disappointed on true detective as had heard good reports.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: John Martin on February 21, 2024, 07:17:57 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on February 20, 2024, 11:20:12 PMHow bad was True Detective.

I'm way behind but I've just finished season 1 of True Detective. Thought it was great, how do the following seasons compare?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on February 21, 2024, 07:24:56 PM
Quote from: John Martin on February 21, 2024, 07:17:57 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on February 20, 2024, 11:20:12 PMHow bad was True Detective.

I'm way behind but I've just finished season 1 of True Detective. Thought it was great, how do the following seasons compare?

Absolute tripe!! Falls off a cliff
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on February 21, 2024, 08:02:20 PM
Quote from: John Martin on February 21, 2024, 07:17:57 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on February 20, 2024, 11:20:12 PMHow bad was True Detective.

I'm way behind but I've just finished season 1 of True Detective. Thought it was great, how do the following seasons compare?
Unfortunately no comparison. Season 2 got poor reviews but it had a lot to live up to and I thought it was good enough. Wouldn't bother with 3 or 4.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on February 21, 2024, 08:34:30 PM
Three the best of the rest imo
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on February 21, 2024, 09:00:54 PM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on February 21, 2024, 08:34:30 PMThree the best of the rest imo

Agree but still could have been better. Series one was captivating. Had it all. 2 still a head scratcher at how bad it was, considering the budget and cast. Waiting to see 4.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on February 21, 2024, 09:33:42 PM
Can see why plenty thought 4 was poor. Struggled to get into it tbh but strong last couple of episodes, average overall!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Ethan Tremblay on February 21, 2024, 10:05:36 PM
S1 had a great story and the two main characters were brilliant also and carried it forward.  It's hard to replicate something fresh like that. The title has been milked dry at this point. 

Just watched Kin there, simple but brilliant.  As I said to the other half, who ever thought we would be rooting for dublin drug gangs to succeed!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on February 21, 2024, 10:09:15 PM
Season 1 of True Detective was slow for the first 3 or 4 episodes. Ended brilliantly. Season 2 and 3 were OK as was 4.

Kin is decent but nowhere near Love/Hate standard.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jell 0 Biafra on February 21, 2024, 11:05:54 PM
If season 1 of True Detective is all you've seen, I'd take a bit of a break before diving into the others. That first season is just too hard of an act to follow.

Season two is weird mix of good and just awful.  Worth watching in the end, but a serious let-down after Season 1. 

I quite liked Season 3, but it's clearly not for everyone.   Only watched the first two episodes of season 4, so can't say much about that one.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on February 22, 2024, 01:48:50 PM
TD4 was mush, the polar opposite of "natural Police"
I found TD2 watchable,the last episode wrapped it up nicely. S3 was excellent imo, I don't get why it's not rated favourably here.

After watching S1 I'd follow with S3, then see if you can watch S2. 
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Newbridge Exile on February 22, 2024, 09:42:39 PM
Quote from: Main Street on February 22, 2024, 01:48:50 PMTD4 was mush, the polar opposite of "natural Police"
I found TD2 watchable,the last episode wrapped it up nicely. S3 was excellent imo, I don't get why it's not rated favourably here.

After watching S1 I'd follow with S3, then see if you can watch S2. 

I Would second that recommendation
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Hound on February 23, 2024, 08:47:06 AM
For some low brow offensive comedy, Ted is good fun. The bear character not dissimilar to Danny De Vito's character in Only Sunny in Philadelphia! I thought the film Ted was awful when I first saw it, but re-watching it as a sitcom (ie not expecting any story line and waiting for the oneliners) was a better experience.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: trileacman on February 27, 2024, 11:08:17 PM
Masters of the air is absolute dogshit.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tbrick18 on February 28, 2024, 01:23:59 AM
Quote from: trileacman on February 27, 2024, 11:08:17 PMMasters of the air is absolute dogshit.

I agree
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on February 28, 2024, 03:19:10 PM
So is the new Walking Dead. The Negan one was shit too and the Daryl one was just about average.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: markl121 on February 28, 2024, 03:25:12 PM
Watching that 007 road to a million thing. Hard to know how much of it is real. There are some thick people out there and the belfast lads are doing my head in
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on February 28, 2024, 11:27:06 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on February 28, 2024, 03:19:10 PMSo is the new Walking Dead. The Negan one was shit too and the Daryl one was just about average.

I liked the Daryl Dixon one, just finished first episode of The ones who live...

Hoping it stays on course

Where can ya watch the Dead City ones?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: shawshank on March 04, 2024, 12:07:17 PM
watched a series on Netflix called 'seven seconds' over the past week. Thought it was excellent. Would highly recommend it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: shawshank on March 04, 2024, 12:10:35 PM
Quote from: markl121 on February 21, 2024, 03:55:36 PMJust watched all of Yellowstone, 1883 and 1923 in a week. What a show. I just want to move to Montana now

watched on prime?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: imtommygunn on March 04, 2024, 12:22:57 PM
I think they're all on paramount.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tbrick18 on March 04, 2024, 12:27:26 PM
Quote from: shawshank on March 04, 2024, 12:07:17 PMwatched a series on Netflix called 'seven seconds' over the past week. Thought it was excellent. Would highly recommend it.

Watched this when it came out. Really good.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Walter Cronc on March 05, 2024, 12:17:24 PM
True Detective night country. Excellent
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Jell 0 Biafra on March 05, 2024, 10:44:59 PM
American Conspiracy on Netflix.  f**king hell.   It's like the Dead Kennedys wrote a US history book.

You'd already know all the big stories from the news (Iran-Contra scandal, Reagan's "October Surprise" hostage release story), but the story begins with a murdered writer who was piecing this all together, having started with a mere software theft story.  It's amazing stuff.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: tonto1888 on March 06, 2024, 01:32:06 PM
Quote from: markl121 on February 21, 2024, 03:55:36 PMJust watched all of Yellowstone, 1883 and 1923 in a week. What a show. I just want to move to Montana now

they need to hurry up and finish off yellowstone
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: J70 on March 06, 2024, 02:20:06 PM
Quote from: trileacman on February 27, 2024, 11:08:17 PMMasters of the air is absolute dogshit.

I'm enjoying it. Especially the in-flight scenes.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: markl121 on March 06, 2024, 06:17:21 PM
Quote from: tonto1888 on March 06, 2024, 01:32:06 PM
Quote from: markl121 on February 21, 2024, 03:55:36 PMJust watched all of Yellowstone, 1883 and 1923 in a week. What a show. I just want to move to Montana now

they need to hurry up and finish off yellowstone
Aye think its November, then there's season two of 1924, 6666 and possibly a 2024?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on March 06, 2024, 06:36:07 PM
Quote from: Jell 0 Biafra on March 05, 2024, 10:44:59 PMAmerican Conspiracy on Netflix.  f**king hell.   It's like the Dead Kennedys wrote a US history book.

You'd already know all the big stories from the news (Iran-Contra scandal, Reagan's "October Surprise" hostage release story), but the story begins with a murdered writer who was piecing this all together, having started with a mere software theft story.  It's amazing stuff.

Is it a documentary or docu-drama?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on March 06, 2024, 07:11:21 PM
Quote from: markl121 on March 06, 2024, 06:17:21 PM
Quote from: tonto1888 on March 06, 2024, 01:32:06 PM
Quote from: markl121 on February 21, 2024, 03:55:36 PMJust watched all of Yellowstone, 1883 and 1923 in a week. What a show. I just want to move to Montana now

they need to hurry up and finish off yellowstone
Aye think its November, then there's season two of 1924, 6666 and possibly a 2024?
Sci-fi?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: markl121 on March 06, 2024, 07:16:17 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on March 06, 2024, 07:11:21 PM
Quote from: markl121 on March 06, 2024, 06:17:21 PM
Quote from: tonto1888 on March 06, 2024, 01:32:06 PM
Quote from: markl121 on February 21, 2024, 03:55:36 PMJust watched all of Yellowstone, 1883 and 1923 in a week. What a show. I just want to move to Montana now

they need to hurry up and finish off yellowstone
Aye think its November, then there's season two of 1924, 6666 and possibly a 2024?
Sci-fi?
to do with one of the ranches featured in the show I believe. the sixes ranch, based on a real life ranch
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on March 07, 2024, 09:10:06 AM
Quote from: markl121 on March 06, 2024, 07:16:17 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on March 06, 2024, 07:11:21 PM
Quote from: markl121 on March 06, 2024, 06:17:21 PM
Quote from: tonto1888 on March 06, 2024, 01:32:06 PM
Quote from: markl121 on February 21, 2024, 03:55:36 PMJust watched all of Yellowstone, 1883 and 1923 in a week. What a show. I just want to move to Montana now

they need to hurry up and finish off yellowstone
Aye think its November, then there's season two of 1924, 6666 and possibly a 2024?
Sci-fi?
to do with one of the ranches featured in the show I believe. the sixes ranch, based on a real life ranch

Had heard they were going to do a spin off for the 6666 ranch alright. that would be interesting.

I'm struggling for TV shows at the minute. Anyone watched Shogun?
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on March 10, 2024, 12:53:16 PM
Half way through the Gentlemen on Netflix and really enjoying it.

Quirky story lines with plenty of gore and action it doesn't take itself too seriously it's a bit of fun and a solid 8/10.

Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on March 10, 2024, 01:41:11 PM
The Gentlemen has unexpectedly been very good.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JoG2 on March 10, 2024, 06:35:31 PM
Quote from: screenexile on March 10, 2024, 12:53:16 PMHalf way through the Gentlemen on Netflix and really enjoying it.

Quirky story lines with plenty of gore and action it doesn't take itself too seriously it's a bit of fun and a solid 8/10.



A few in, very enjoyable, plenty of action and insane characters
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on March 12, 2024, 11:07:28 AM
Finished the Gentlemen last night. Good viewing.  Typical Guy Ritchie style.  There is no need to have seen the film to enjoy the series.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JoG2 on March 12, 2024, 11:57:41 AM
Quote from: lurganblue on March 12, 2024, 11:07:28 AMFinished the Gentlemen last night. Good viewing.  Typical Guy Ritchie style.  There is no need to have seen the film to enjoy the series.

Very enjoyable, doesn't let up. Would agree with 'Screen, 8/10
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: screenexile on March 13, 2024, 12:37:59 AM
Full Swing 2 is infinitely better than the first one!

Solid 7/10 the LIV and Ryder Cup controversies helped!
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Harold Disgracey on March 14, 2024, 12:09:03 AM
Quote from: lurganblue on March 07, 2024, 09:10:06 AM
Quote from: markl121 on March 06, 2024, 07:16:17 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on March 06, 2024, 07:11:21 PM
Quote from: markl121 on March 06, 2024, 06:17:21 PM
Quote from: tonto1888 on March 06, 2024, 01:32:06 PM
Quote from: markl121 on February 21, 2024, 03:55:36 PMJust watched all of Yellowstone, 1883 and 1923 in a week. What a show. I just want to move to Montana now

they need to hurry up and finish off yellowstone
Aye think its November, then there's season two of 1924, 6666 and possibly a 2024?
Sci-fi?
to do with one of the ranches featured in the show I believe. the sixes ranch, based on a real life ranch

Had heard they were going to do a spin off for the 6666 ranch alright. that would be interesting.

I'm struggling for TV shows at the minute. Anyone watched Shogun?

Have watched the first four episodes of Shogun. It is excellent, a step up from the '80s Richard Chamberlain version.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on March 14, 2024, 12:52:29 PM
Nearly finished the first season of Yellowjackets, Lord of the Flies type stuff
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: gallsman on March 14, 2024, 08:46:21 PM
Am enjoying Shōgun a lot.

Also watching The Regime which is... I'm not fully sure yet. It's absolutely batshit.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: No1 on March 15, 2024, 11:06:44 AM
Also enjoying Shógun but the guy playing Blackthorne is a terrible actor and I can barely make out a word he is saying (might be my hearing tho!).  He's like a third rate Tom Hardy.  Second season of Full Swing was decent I thought.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on March 16, 2024, 02:41:23 PM
Quote from: No1 on March 15, 2024, 11:06:44 AMAlso enjoying Shógun but the guy playing Blackthorne is a terrible actor and I can barely make out a word he is saying (might be my hearing tho!).  He's like a third rate Tom Hardy.  Second season of Full Swing was decent I thought.
I thought he was making a hames of the accent myself,really overdoing it. Googled him and he's born in USA but lived all his days in England, fairly certain his Shogun accent wouldn't be his day to day one.

Enjoying it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on March 16, 2024, 02:50:21 PM
Ended up a I quite enjoyed Masters of the Air in the end. Not on BoB or Pacific levels but still worth a watch.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: J70 on March 18, 2024, 02:25:39 PM
Finished 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.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on March 21, 2024, 03:42:15 PM
The gentlemen was surprisingly good. Full swing was great especially the Ryder cup parts, found myself feeling sorry for Keegan Bradley for not getting picked as he actually seems like a nice guy compared to how he comes across on the course. I do like Rory but can understand why he puts a lot of people off, very marmite and on looking back the parking lot incident all seems rather childish now.
Gone back to house MD for some reason and forgot how good it was so about 8 seasons of that to work through again ;D
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: SouthOfThe Bann on March 21, 2024, 05:15:59 PM
Just Finished True Detective Season 1.

Exceptionally good.

Would anyone advise me is it worth persisting with into Season Two considering the series are unrelated and Woody Harrellson and Matthew McConnaughey are no longer in it.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: SouthOfThe Bann on March 21, 2024, 05:19:31 PM
Quote from: SouthOfThe Bann on March 21, 2024, 05:15:59 PMJust Finished True Detective Season 1.

Exceptionally good.

Would anyone advise me is it worth persisting with into Season Two considering the series are unrelated and Woody Harrellson and Matthew McConnaughey are no longer in it.

Just scrolled back a few pages apparently not worth watching haha
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on March 21, 2024, 06:09:42 PM
Season 3 decent Bann
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on March 23, 2024, 02:37:04 PM
3 body problem on Netflix. Proper make you think Sci Fi, only 2 episodes in but I'm hooked.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Main Street on March 23, 2024, 04:56:05 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on March 23, 2024, 02:37:04 PM3 body problem on Netflix. Proper make you think Sci Fi, only 2 episodes in but I'm hooked.
Looks interesting  but I'll listen to the audio books first.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: thewobbler on March 23, 2024, 10:42:33 PM
Shõgun is genuinely brilliant so far.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on March 24, 2024, 10:11:18 AM
Watched first half an hour of 3 Body Problem and turned it off as it seemed crap and thought it was one of those multiple, universe inside universe shows like Inception or something. Nothing else to watch last night so stuck on the rest and ended up watching 4 of them. Turning out very good.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on March 24, 2024, 12:14:37 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on March 24, 2024, 10:11:18 AMWatched first half an hour of 3 Body Problem and turned it off as it seemed crap and thought it was one of those multiple, universe inside universe shows like Inception or something. Nothing else to watch last night so stuck on the rest and ended up watching 4 of them. Turning out very good.
Binged it all, excellent Sci fi, but I do think it'll be niche enough and not mainstream. 2 more original books in the series and I read an article already that Netflix haven't committed to the trilogy; costs are huge and they're waiting on reviews / reception data coming in.
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: Shamrock Shore on March 24, 2024, 09:17:49 PM
3 Body Problem is.....deliciously bonkers
Title: Re: TV Show recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on March 24, 2024, 11:41:48 PM
Finished 3 Body Problem too, brilliant show and something a bit different too.