I do love me some Sean Lock. Does he essentially play himself or what?
Television Anyone recommend me any TV Shows?
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I watched two episodes of that a few years ago and didn't really get into it. I've been meaning to give it another go.
Ish. It's an odd couple thing. Locke's a grumpy misanthrope, Benedict Wong is a naive optimist. Simple stuff, and very cheaply filmed but there's some really nice stuff in there IMO. It's one of those slow quirky ones that if you like, you'll really like.
I watched the whole thing through in about 2 days, which I suppose helped (I only remember it vaguely from it's initial run and also had one of those "I should watch this again" moments) I thought the first ep was a bit slow, but it picks up pretty quickly and gets better in the 2nd series when Lamarr joins the writers.
It takes a little while to get used to the skits (it occasionally cuts to random quick sketches of other people living in the flats - Lamarr/Peter Serefenowicz/Bill Bailey/Toby Jones/Kevin Eldon etc) which are hit and miss, but once you do, it's really moreish.
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Oddly I was away with work recently, with no access to fast internet, and the only show I had available to me was Him and Her, which a friend had put onto my iPad recently. It stars Russel Tovey and Sarah Solemani. It was actually okay. Some of it is a bit patchy, but I got through a couple of short seasons in a few nights.
I had the same thing with that as you with 15 Storeys. Found it very hard to get into, and pretty coupley (by which I mean lot of the humour/relatability depended on stuff couples would find funny) but I've grown to like it after watching the wedding stuff through in one go. Don't think it's as good as 15 Storyes mind, but it's alright, yeah. Not hugely a fan of Joe Wilkinson's "Look, I'm a weird guy" schtick though. At least not in large doses.
I've just noticed it's all on youtube.
I've just noticed it's all on youtube.
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Just finished watching the pilot episode for 'Bosch' from Amazon (prime video/lovefilm). Seems to have good potential.
It's based on the Harry Bosch book series from Michael Connelly. I've never read these, and have no idea if that would have a positive or negative effect (if either) on how I considered this though as I wasn't constantly making comparisons or concerned with how they had adapted it.
It's based on the Harry Bosch book series from Michael Connelly. I've never read these, and have no idea if that would have a positive or negative effect (if either) on how I considered this though as I wasn't constantly making comparisons or concerned with how they had adapted it.
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I am 4 eps into Helix,first 3 eps were I thought pretty boring, nearly turned it off, EP4 is getting better, more of the story is coming out.
Helix is getting very good.
I'm watching The Critic at the moment. Great show, has a lot of similarities with The Simpsons season 3-4.
So many killer parodies, Marlon Brando as Barney the Dinosaur ffs
So many killer parodies, Marlon Brando as Barney the Dinosaur ffs
What is that? Animated series?
Yeah from the '90s. Not the best, not the worst either.
Futurama is a must for fans of animated series.
Futurama is a must for fans of animated series.
Yeah I know Futurama, I've seen most of it I think. Just not the latest seasons I think!
I'll have a look into The Critic anyway.
Yeah, it's worth a try.
SWEDGIN!
That's me!
Anyone here watched 1st season of 'Almost Human' with Karl Urban ? I think I saw JJ Abrams' name in the trailer.
Worth of watching ?
Worth of watching ?
I've almost finished season 2 of The West Wing. It's pretty good so far except for occasional nauseating sentimentality.
I also rolled my eyes recently when another comic relief woman was introduced.
I also rolled my eyes recently when another comic relief woman was introduced.
Women! Can't live with them, can't live without them. Am I right? Lol oh man
You have a heart of stone, that's your problem right there you Scandinavian bastard!
Which comic relief woman are you referring to? Is it Ainsley?
It's just not believable that the staff can be so fragile with all the watery eyes and crinkled foreheads. Toby is the worst one, how can he possibly be director of communications when he's such a mopey wreck.You have a heart of stone, that's your problem right there you Scandinavian bastard!
Which comic relief woman are you referring to? Is it Ainsley?
Also, has there ever been a character named "Toby" in fiction that wasn't a mopey punching bag?
Yeah, Ainsley. Aaron Sorkin is a sexist, quite and simple.
You're too harsh! Of course it's not going to be pure documentary style, but I thought they managed to balance the 'soapy' aspects well against the political side of the show (the latter being much more enjoyable and interesting even though it was a bit overdramatic at times). Toby was great as well!
Ainsley annoyed me at first but grew on me. Not too sure her character can be depicted as being written by a sexist, but maybe my memory is playing a trick here (and I think her character is developped throughout the show, very slowly, there's often a lot of episodes where you just don't see her at all and then she suddenly pops up again).
Ainsley annoyed me at first but grew on me. Not too sure her character can be depicted as being written by a sexist, but maybe my memory is playing a trick here (and I think her character is developped throughout the show, very slowly, there's often a lot of episodes where you just don't see her at all and then she suddenly pops up again).
Yeah, mostly it keeps a good balance. The music is the worst!
It's just not in The West Wing he appears sexist, much more so in The Newsroom.
It's the show The Simpsons crossed over with in the film festival "football in the groin" episode. He's 'The Critic' Marge invites to judge it. He also appears in the one where Ned Flanders is committed, repeating "it stinks" in a padded cell. It's written by two of the Simpsons showrunners.
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Should never have been cancelled.
Does anyone watch the Hannibal series? How is it?
Anyone asking for TV series has got to watch 'The West Wing'. Quality all through. Easily one of the top TV series.
A couple familiar faces I've spotted so far:
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Wayne Rooney's in it in Season 3..
A couple familiar faces I've spotted so far:
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That was so unrealistic! Ron Swanson pushing for increased government spending and intervention. The thought of that is beyond belief, no matter how badass a wolf road sounds.
The part about the cultural bias in maps was good though
I'd say that's fair.
What it does have over The Walking Dead is stunning visuals and Mads Mikelsson.
He really does look like Wayne Rooney.Wayne Rooney's in it in Season 3..
He's Bart Rooney and Herc from The Wire is Hugo Rooney.
West Wing was basically a revolving door for future TV stars. I guess once you got on there that was your big break.
Is anyone keeping up with The Vikings or Black Sails? I watched the first one or two and it seem to curtail off...
What are the thoughts?
What are the thoughts?
Finished Black Sails, it's ok I guess. Basically Spartacus with pirates but not remotely as fun and the storyline isn't as good, it also never really manages to 'kick off'. Women in it are amazing though and some of the ship fights are good.
four episodes into Vikings and liking it so far.
four episodes into Vikings and liking it so far.
Vikings is good fun Angelo. Some poor acting and can sometimes feel a little cheap, especially if you compare it to GOT.
In terms of pure action-filled entertainment though it beats it hands down. It's definitely enjoyable it's just not of the best quality in some areas.
In terms of pure action-filled entertainment though it beats it hands down. It's definitely enjoyable it's just not of the best quality in some areas.
Finished black sails? There's only 1 season out isn't there? And That's dissapointing, I enjoyed Spartacus but mainly due to the story...
Vikings I watched all of season 1 and really enjoyed it, could tell it was low budget, but felt they did well with what they had, good character choice for the main guy as well, season 2 just seemed to be from another producer? It was just a different quality, I watched two episodes and gave up, but was hoping I'd maybe judged it too quickly...