OT: Shows to stream and binge
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Great show. Stallone was surprisingly good in it. I wasn't expecting much but the whole show was excellent. Had a little bit of a Sopranos vs Sons of Anarchy vibe to it.
Mythic Quest is good. Kind of up and down and switches at time from crude comedy to relatively serious, but mostly good for a couple of seasons. I'd put it behind Silicon Valley, but it kind of reminds me of Silicon Valley.
Best shows I've seen recently, in no particular order:
- Ghosts, the original BBC version. First three seasons are on HBO Max. Hopefully season four lands there soon. The American version on CBS is good, too. It's a nice, lightweight comedy.
- Severance - Apple TV. Maybe my favorite show of the last year.
- Bad Sisters - Apple TV. Great murder mystery that's told non-linearally.
- Mare of Easttown - HBO Max. I don't watch a lot of gritty, real-world stuff but this was excellent.
- Poker Face - Peacock. I started a thread on this the other day but it's a throwback to the 70s/80s mystery of the week shows like Murder, She Wrote or Columbo.
- Only Murders in the Building - Hulu. Mystery/comedy that's maybe my second favorite show I've seen recently.
- Derry Girls - Netflix. Comedy set in 1990s Ireland. Laugh out loud funny. IMO, Sister Michael is one of the greatest characters in television history.
- Russian Doll - Netflix. The first season is a little trippy but really, really good.
- Fargo - Hulu. TV series that's connected to the movie in name only. I've only seen the first two seasons but they were both fantastic.
- Ted Lasso - Apple TV. I think everybody knows about this one by now but if you haven't seen it, it's definitely worth watching.
For those of you who aren't aware of it, you should definitely check out Just Watch. It's usually up to date on where to find TV shows and movies on the various streaming platforms.
Either www.justwatch.com or there's an iPhone app.
Most recent ones I've watched were:
Goliath-Billy Bob Thornton as a drunk but brilliant attorney that takes on cases that shouldn't be taken on
Bosch- I'm not usually a cop show watcher but this one is good. Set in L.A. Homicide division, Bosch is a relentless cop that will do most anything to arrest and convict. Heavy emphasis on Jazz music, almost episode has it playing in the background and Bosch is a big fan of it. There's a whole series of books out and now a spin off called Bosch Legacy is out, its Bosch's daughter Maddie as a new cop and Bosch himself as a retired cop now a Private I
Black Sails- Set in early 1700's Carribean Islands lots of rum running, Spanish treasure, ship battles w/ pirates, Spaniards, and English. Probably my favorite of the 3 I've discussed.
Goliath-Billy Bob Thornton as a drunk but brilliant attorney that takes on cases that shouldn't be taken on
Bosch- I'm not usually a cop show watcher but this one is good. Set in L.A. Homicide division, Bosch is a relentless cop that will do most anything to arrest and convict. Heavy emphasis on Jazz music, almost episode has it playing in the background and Bosch is a big fan of it. There's a whole series of books out and now a spin off called Bosch Legacy is out, its Bosch's daughter Maddie as a new cop and Bosch himself as a retired cop now a Private I
Black Sails- Set in early 1700's Carribean Islands lots of rum running, Spanish treasure, ship battles w/ pirates, Spaniards, and English. Probably my favorite of the 3 I've discussed.
This is classic. Also, if I recall correctly, this is the first time the other characters understand and respond to Stewie in dialogue.
Fauda on Netflix is great. So is The Last Kingdom. Bosch is really good. The Wire is great. Will finished Justified and move on to Deadwood.
Some of the best television ever produced. It really holds up to re-watching over the years. Extremely well done.
I've said this before, but if you liked Ted Lasso, you need to watch Welcome to Wrexham. Docuseries about a Welsh soccer club, which I know sounds thrilling... but it's well worth the watch. Season 1 just ended in the fall, so you can catch up easily before Season 2 comes out later this year.
The Terminal List
Watched Reacher, then Terminal List, then all 3 seasons of Jack Ryan. The Terminal list may be the one I am most anticipating for the next season. Heard this week, there is a season 2 in the works and then a prequel.
Watched Reacher, then Terminal List, then all 3 seasons of Jack Ryan. The Terminal list may be the one I am most anticipating for the next season. Heard this week, there is a season 2 in the works and then a prequel.
I've read all of the books. They have a lot of great source material to go off of. Curious to see which one they go far. I read in the past that Chris Pratt wasn't going to do long shoots that require him being away from his family anymore, so shooting series like the terminal list would make it difficult, seeing as a lot of the books take place out of the country and may not be easy to replicate that type of setting in a location close to home.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10590066/
Also have a peek at this list https://www.imdb.com/chart/tvmeter/?sort=ir,desc&mode=simple&page=1
Also have a peek at this list https://www.imdb.com/chart/tvmeter/?sort=ir,desc&mode=simple&page=1
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I haven't read the books - but the 2nd book True Believer is the basis for season 2. And the prequel series is supposed to focus more on Taylor Kitsch's character Ben Edwards
Halfway through Inside Man. I’m not being racist but, the American people are awesome. I love the dialogue and characters even though you should despise them, but the British people are completely scattered, make absurdly dumb decisions, and genuinely are not like-able. Maybe it’s the Irish in me.
It’s done by one the Sherlock guys and you can see some similarities. That being said Sherlock is a great watch.
It’s done by one the Sherlock guys and you can see some similarities. That being said Sherlock is a great watch.
Killing Eve - Hulu (although the last season wasn't good)
Halt and Catch Fire - was on Netflix, I think it's on Pluto and AMC+ now
Some off the radar comedies:
Norsemen - Netflix
What We Do in the Shadows - Hulu
Wellington Paranormal - HBO Max
Halt and Catch Fire - was on Netflix, I think it's on Pluto and AMC+ now
Some off the radar comedies:
Norsemen - Netflix
What We Do in the Shadows - Hulu
Wellington Paranormal - HBO Max
Norsemen was hilarious. Definitely not your usual "Viking" show.
What We Do In The Shadows...loved the movie, is the series as funny?
"The Americans" on Amazon Prime. Best show that never gets mentioned in the Breaking Bad/Sopranos tier.
The series is the funniest show on television. I actually haven't seen the movie, need to make time to watch it.
I'll put a plug in for Andor on Disney. About the beginning of the rebellion in Star Wars, but you don't have to care about Star Wars to like it.
I agree it is hilarious. I’ve seen the movie too and it is funny but I think the series is better because all five main characters are great. My personal favorite is Colin Robinson, but if I get Nandor’s wedding song stuck in my head I’ll chuckle for a while.
I had never seen it, so over the last month or so, I streamed all the episodes of Cobra Kai. It's cheesy and hokey, but it's fun from a nostalgia standpoint.
It’s probably my favorite show out right now. It was better at the beginning when Johnny was more non-pc. He still is, but he was much better in the beginning
Justified
You'll thank me later.
Ive watched all of the seasons at least 9 or 10 times.
You'll thank me later.
Ive watched all of the seasons at least 9 or 10 times.
