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Which TV Series Are You Binging On?
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The Tick. I loved the cartoon, I loved the original live action show. So far this one is less funny and somewhat dark. I'm hoping it gets better.
Enjoyed it, never played the games myself but countless friends laud them.
I blew through the first season of Ghosted. Love it. Plus it has Adeel Akhtar, who played my favorite TV character Wilson Wilson
(from Utopia)
OK, so we still haven't watch BM, but did watch the other 4.
I really liked Metal Head, I mean, I was partially smitten by the technical execution, really beautifully shot, and the "dog" was done fantastically well. The spoiler? I thought that was pretty amazing, I suppose for some it might mean, "So what", I kind of get both perspectives.
Same for me (as you) with Arkangel, Crocodile was really fun, but the implied bit at the end was a bit of WTF (I can respond with spoiler tags if you want to chat about it).
We _really_ liked Hang the DJ, I think some people thought the end kind of diminished the impact of the main characters through the bulk of the EP, but I kind of like it as a "double reverse"
BTW, we also started the new Amazon series Electric Dreams, based on PKD short stories, pretty good so far, very Black Mirror -esque, nice technical work and terrific performances, the stories themselves are a bit of a retread of popular sci-fi tropes, but they're still fun. Brian Cranston (of Breaking Bad fame) is an exec producer, and in EP 3 (er, maybe 2?) which is a solid bit of work even if the ending is a little telegraphed. His wife is played fantastically by Essie Davis (who played the Mom in the Babadook, one of the best horror movies of the last decade).
I wish I had amazon to watch that. I don’t want to pay for another tv service.OK, so we still haven't watch BM, but did watch the other 4.
I really liked Metal Head, I mean, I was partially smitten by the technical execution, really beautifully shot, and the "dog" was done fantastically well. The spoiler? I thought that was pretty amazing, I suppose for some it might mean, "So what", I kind of get both perspectives.
Same for me (as you) with Arkangel, Crocodile was really fun, but the implied bit at the end was a bit of WTF (I can respond with spoiler tags if you want to chat about it).
We _really_ liked Hang the DJ, I think some people thought the end kind of diminished the impact of the main characters through the bulk of the EP, but I kind of like it as a "double reverse"
BTW, we also started the new Amazon series Electric Dreams, based on PKD short stories, pretty good so far, very Black Mirror -esque, nice technical work and terrific performances, the stories themselves are a bit of a retread of popular sci-fi tropes, but they're still fun. Brian Cranston (of Breaking Bad fame) is an exec producer, and in EP 3 (er, maybe 2?) which is a solid bit of work even if the ending is a little telegraphed. His wife is played fantastically by Essie Davis (who played the Mom in the Babadook, one of the best horror movies of the last decade).
Watching parts of Downton Abbey over again in between episodes of Season 2 of Victoria. I'm not 100% sold on returning to any era's monarchy, of course, but the clothes (and the food shots) in Downton Abbey were certainly a draw towards selective memories of "the good old days".
I can't really binge shows like others can but I'm trying hard to watch Hard Sun on BBC iPlayer. It's good! I was hoping for more pre-apocalyptic stuff but currently it's just a detective show with armageddon just out of sight. Which is interesting as I don't think anyone else has done anything like this before but I do like a bit of sci-fi.
I'm watching it too. It's as you say a bit more detective show than scfi which might develop as it progresses.
Still binging on American Horror Story. Wrapped up season 5 (Hotel) last night, and started season 6 today.
I have to admit, I'm still thoroughly entertained. Sure, the show is silly and gratuitous, at times unbearably convoluted and downright idiotic, but what can you do. The music they used in season 5 alone made it worth watching, reminded me of so many artists I've been meaning to revisit and never got around to. Hopefully that will change post haste.
I have to admit, I'm still thoroughly entertained. Sure, the show is silly and gratuitous, at times unbearably convoluted and downright idiotic, but what can you do. The music they used in season 5 alone made it worth watching, reminded me of so many artists I've been meaning to revisit and never got around to. Hopefully that will change post haste.
There was a show on ITV some time ago that was detective meets sci-fi. Absolutely forgot the name.... though it was cancelled after just one series.
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Utopia was outstanding. I keep hoping that Netflix picks it up. Really want to know where the story goes. Nothing felt as dark as that and I want more!
Haven’t seen castlevania yet which is odd because I love the games very much.
I have been browsing the internet to see whether I can lay hands on a DVD (or, failing that - VTC) copy of the outstanding Granada (ITV) TV series (from the mid 80s) called "End of Empire".
At the time, I recall it is astonishingly good; now, with hindsight - and things I have learned since - I would welcome a chance to view the series again.
At the time, I recall it is astonishingly good; now, with hindsight - and things I have learned since - I would welcome a chance to view the series again.
If all else fails there is always YouTube.
The run up to Christmas I watched Ken Clark's Civilisation
As od now it is Bronowski and The Ascent of Man.
Truly, they do not make them like that anymore.
No Special EFX, no roleplaying (yes, you Lucy Worseley et al
) just someone talking to me about things they are genuinely knowledgeable and care about.Edit: I always thought James/Jan Morris' Pax Britannica trilogy deserved a series.
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If all else fails there is always YouTube.
Yes, may have to resort to that, although (as of this very night - having spent the day prowling around Nairobi city centre - all the old historic spots, including the old railway station - 1880s - the Stanley hotel, along with admiring the incredible - and sightly grubby but wonderfully authentic Art Deco architecture of the city centre, and marvelling at the insane optimism of the 60s architecture inspired by the independence experiment) I did order the hardback version of the book.
But - I would love to see the TV series again; this is because now - I think - or flatter myself - that I might 'get' this a lot more than I did then; I was an undergrad when I saw (with stunned awe) the original TV series - which was brilliant .
Spent yesterday binging on season 2 of Travelers on Netflix. Still have 2 episodes left.
If you haven't watched it, I highly recommend it. Time travel (sort of) and Intrigue at its best.
If you haven't watched it, I highly recommend it. Time travel (sort of) and Intrigue at its best.
I watched the first season, and it wasn't bad
Only got a couple of episodes in to the second season and unfortunately lost interest