I'm usually a bit hesitant to dive into series that are based on books I love but it's been pretty good so far. Three episodes in.
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Television Anyone recommend me any TV Shows?
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I'm usually a bit hesitant to dive into series that are based on books I love but it's been pretty good so far. Three episodes in.
Servant
Severance (finale due this Friday)
The Afterparty (I'm only 3 episodes into this but it's very funny and well written - it's made by Christopher Miller of Lord and Miller fame)
Thanks! I remember that I watched the trailer for "See" on some other platform a while ago but maybe because it wasn't popular I didn't give it a chance. I also add it to the list and Servant, although I'm not very fan of horror
Servant isn't particularly scary, it's more of a mystery that veers into creepy territory occasionally. It also has a lot of humour sprinkled throughout each season. One of the better things that Shyamalan has been associated with in recent years!
I’ve been on an Apple TV kick recently - started with for all mankind which I really enjoyed, then severance which has been outstanding and I’ve just binged all of foundation which was pretty epic - I’m sure the books are better but not knowing anything about them it’s a really captivating story. The new Gary Oldman show is next on my list.
Just started watching/listening to Calls on Apple TV+, a series of audioplays consisting of telephone calls that unfold in the run up to an apocalyptic event. Very engaging, mysterious and featuring a bunch of A-listers. Eps are nice and short at 15-20mins, too.
Thermae Romae Novae has been an excellent hidden gem!
Oooh I hadn't heard of that, thanks.
Pachinko is wonderful by pretty much every metric.
Doom Patrol is the shit. I loved The Boys but this is probably better. Great show.
Thanks for recommending me Severance. Super original, I loved it. The first or second episodes are a bit weak/slow, but once you get into the story it's very good and the last one is great. Let's see if they don't take too long for the second season.
Now I will start Pachinko because at home we are hooked on everything that comes out of Korea
Now I will start Pachinko because at home we are hooked on everything that comes out of Korea
Have you read the book? I thought the book was great and hope the show does it justice
I haven't, I'd never even heard of it. I'll definitely be seeking it out after the show is done.
Highly recommend it. One of my absolute favourite books of the last couple of years.
Anyone watching ‘Super Pumped?’ Through two episodes. It’s decent.
Tokyo Vice is pretty great so far.
First episode was directed by Michael Mann.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2887954/
First episode was directed by Michael Mann.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2887954/
The girlfriend is watching Bridgerton and feck me I feel like its causing me to leak brain cells. I have no idea how this show became popular.
Women love a bit of filth.
It's why they all loved Game of Thrones despite the dragons and magic. Truth.
D'you know I got over the first season of it because of the lovely redhead who was frequently riding. The second series doesn't have such a quality actress carrying things
D'you know I got over the first season of it because of the lovely redhead who was frequently riding. The second series doesn't have such a quality actress carrying things
My gf has been watching it and the girl playing Kate is very pretty tbf!
This sounds really cool, hadn't heard about it. I'll add it to my watchlist next to Pachinko and Severance, that also sound great.
You'll like it. Severance does indeed sound great but l don't have Apple TV. Shame.
This sounds very good. Does it have an Infernal Affairs vibe?
Well, it's an American production so more tailored towards a western audience, but (having not been to Japan) it feels like it gives a good insight into the world and culture there. Dialogue is about half and half to the point where sometimes you're like "why are they talking in English?". But it looks fantastic and has a good, noir-like, slow burn of a story. And.. Ken Watanabe! What's not to like?
I see Severance is all out now, will start it soon, just finishing Fargo s4, been in the queue for too long.
I really like Winning Time: The rise of the Lakers dynasty...
Gods bless her.D'you know I got over the first season of it because of the lovely redhead who was frequently riding. The second series doesn't have such a quality actress carrying things
I watched it with my wife too. First season was actually quite fun, the second one was just pure trash, even the wife thought so. The girl playing Edwina though
I watched it with my wife too. First season was actually quite fun, the second one was just pure trash, even the wife thought so. The girl playing Edwina though
Yeah I agree actually, first season wasn't too bad at all. Good actors, reasonable idea, the redhead one was a ride and she could act. The second season it all went very off the rails.
Very entertaining show so far.
Enjoying it so far
My wife watched season 1 which meant I had to be bored stupid by it sometimes. Although she forgot to watch the final episode (or possibly forgot to delete it from the drive) and no way am I reminding her. Any more than I'll let her know season 2 is out.
Really fun show.
Love Japanese cinema, enjoyed so many Yakuza related films. This looks great aesthetically too. Talking about aesthetics Doom Patrol looks gorgeous most of the time. It really is top tier entertainment much better than anything Marvel has produced.
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Which service is this streaming on in the UK?
This looks alright.
If you wanted Taika to do an absurd take on pirate tropes instead of vampires, this will be your jam. I enjoyed it.
United v Norwich is gonna be a real Thriller.