Yes, it is worth watching. The first 2-3 episodes are a bit messy with the plot pacing and the characters, but these past few episodes (4,5,6) have been very solid and the show keeps getting better. The characters take some time getting used to as none of them are particularly likeable, and the plot structure is kinda unclear in the beginning but it has undeniably improved a lot since its start.
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Just finished watching both seasons of the affair and i really enjoyed it. S3 confirmed too 
How did it feel like a low rent Babylon 5 when it has some of the best production values for a sci-fi TV series ever?
I was genuinely surprised by how good the second season turned out to be. I always saw the show's premise as a limited miniseries, I didn't the show had the potential to have more than one season. But it's quality TV even if a bit flawed at times. The third season will be an even bigger challenge for the writers.Just finished watching both seasons of the affair and i really enjoyed it. S3 confirmed too
I meant in the political subplot elements, the special effect are obviously a lot better as would expect.
Watched the first 6 episodes so far and enjoying it.
Is it based on the book by the same title?
Cheers, plan to check it out
Love, new Netflix show by Judd Apatow. So far so good
Watching "The Killing" season 3 right now and think it is brilliant.
Beside that I am going to finish "The last Kingdom" within the next days. Also fantastic.
Not as complex as GoT and not as dark as Vikings but Overall I think it is up there. Hope we will see a second season.
Beside that I am going to finish "The last Kingdom" within the next days. Also fantastic.
Not as complex as GoT and not as dark as Vikings but Overall I think it is up there. Hope we will see a second season.
'The People V OJ Simpson: American Crime Story' is pretty compelling viewing.
It is on BBC iplayer, think its a 10 part series and the first three are already out.
Has a pretty impressive cast - Cuba Gooding Jnr plays OJ and is really good, John Travolta and David Schwimmer are also pretty decent in it - they play OJs attorneys.
Highly recommended.
It is on BBC iplayer, think its a 10 part series and the first three are already out.
Has a pretty impressive cast - Cuba Gooding Jnr plays OJ and is really good, John Travolta and David Schwimmer are also pretty decent in it - they play OJs attorneys.
Highly recommended.
Didnt realise 2 and 3 had been released, theyve not been advertised.
Enjoying the night manager and thirteen was a very good first episode.
Watched the first episode of 11.22.63 last night, the newish show based on the Stephen King novel. I was surprisingly impressed.
Travolta is awful in it, easily the worst thing about the show.
Aside from that it's really good, though.
I've plowed through King of the Hill recently. Good stuff, I'll tell you what.
I'd recommend Colony.
After an alien takeover, LA becomes an isolated colony ruled by the invaders through their human agents.
The basic set-up is strong. We never see the aliens - their physical presence is represented by sinister flying drones - so the tension lies between the 'collaborators' who rule in the aliens' name, the ordinary population who mostly try to keep their heads down and survive, and a small resistance movement who kill collaborators and plant bombs.
This conflict is effectively dramatized in a single family where the father, an ex-soldier, works for the authorities, and the mother, unknown to him, is a resistance fighter.
The show does a good job of retaining moral ambiguity - there are decent people on both sides - and with all kinds of mixed motives in play and the aliens ultimate plans unrevealed, it's not clear which is truly the 'right' side.
It's not as heavy and self-serious as something like Battlestar Galactica, and never forgets its job is to entertain, but still asks a lot of interesting questions about its characters behaviour in life or death dilemmas.
Josh Holloway, the guy from Lost, makes an appealing hero, and Sarah Wayne Callies, playing his wife, is an attractive mixture of strong-mindedness, vulnerability and femininity.
Best of all it's got loads of petrol in the tank. After 7 episodes, we have yet to see an alien or learn anything about them; we don't know who they are, why they came, what they're doing now or intend to do in the future. So the show is in no danger of running out of steam.
After an alien takeover, LA becomes an isolated colony ruled by the invaders through their human agents.
The basic set-up is strong. We never see the aliens - their physical presence is represented by sinister flying drones - so the tension lies between the 'collaborators' who rule in the aliens' name, the ordinary population who mostly try to keep their heads down and survive, and a small resistance movement who kill collaborators and plant bombs.
This conflict is effectively dramatized in a single family where the father, an ex-soldier, works for the authorities, and the mother, unknown to him, is a resistance fighter.
The show does a good job of retaining moral ambiguity - there are decent people on both sides - and with all kinds of mixed motives in play and the aliens ultimate plans unrevealed, it's not clear which is truly the 'right' side.
It's not as heavy and self-serious as something like Battlestar Galactica, and never forgets its job is to entertain, but still asks a lot of interesting questions about its characters behaviour in life or death dilemmas.
Josh Holloway, the guy from Lost, makes an appealing hero, and Sarah Wayne Callies, playing his wife, is an attractive mixture of strong-mindedness, vulnerability and femininity.
Best of all it's got loads of petrol in the tank. After 7 episodes, we have yet to see an alien or learn anything about them; we don't know who they are, why they came, what they're doing now or intend to do in the future. So the show is in no danger of running out of steam.
I don't mind him in it. For all I know he is depicting the character perfectly!
He's mesmerizing.
Just, you know. What. Not watching that thing on the basis on this alone. Thanks for saving me....despite the fact I like silly by keeping the picture in the quote.
I disagree here, it's reached the point now where they have to start revealing backstory else it'll just turn into a repetitive show IMO.
Personal taste, I guess. So far the self-questioning of the husband/wife and their divided loyalties have kept me interested. I think they'll probably play that arc out to the end of the season - only 3 more episodes - and start to address the bigger picture next season.
Fresh Meat started again on Channel 4 last week. Last series. Last nights episode was funny, love Jack Whitehall's posh toff character JP.
Vinyl- HBO. 1970s record making mayhem
Billions- Wall Street sleeze
Black Sails-Starz- Pirates!
All good
Billions- Wall Street sleeze
Black Sails-Starz- Pirates!
All good
Veronica Mars. Still great, at third or fourth rewatch, at least the first season. And even though I know what will happen, I still can't wait to check the next episode in my binge rewatch.
The Walking Dead, fourth season. Think I'd gone insane if I had to watch this 'live'. That's why I like the Brits, short and sweet seasons/series. The show's not bad, tragic, desperate, and it kinda follows comics storyline, but it's so drawn-out. The ratings were unbelievable though, so, people are ok with that. Fair enough.
Also, I can't believe how often the zombies can 'surprise' anyone in this show.
The Walking Dead, fourth season. Think I'd gone insane if I had to watch this 'live'. That's why I like the Brits, short and sweet seasons/series. The show's not bad, tragic, desperate, and it kinda follows comics storyline, but it's so drawn-out. The ratings were unbelievable though, so, people are ok with that. Fair enough.
Also, I can't believe how often the zombies can 'surprise' anyone in this show.
Was he the one caught wanking under the college oak?
Hey' I need a show to watch and would like some tips.
My favs are Suits, Breaking Bad, Prison Break, White Collar, Homeland.
Would like tips based on my favs. Thanks.
My favs are Suits, Breaking Bad, Prison Break, White Collar, Homeland.
Would like tips based on my favs. Thanks.
24, The following, Banshee, Game of Thrones, Blacklist
It seems that you like crime stuff. Not sure if The Wire is your cup of tea, but I can definitely recommend you that. And perhaps How To Get Away With Murder too.
Your preferences are quite varied.
Suits like - How to Get Away with Murder, Boston Legal (First few seasons anyway)
Breaking Bad - Better call Saul (But am pretty sure you are watching that), 24, The Wire
Prison Break - How did you like this show after season 1?
Homeland - The Americans
If you're into crime/drama and you haven't watched The Sopranos, feck everything else and just watch that.
Is there a "How to get away with Murder" thread here on the Caf ?
https://www.redcafe.net/threads/how-to-get-away-with-murder-tv-series.411146/
Good show by the way, very entertaining.
Thank you, and yes very very entertaining. I can't believe I gave up on it at one point.
Finally saw the pilot of The Night Manager (Huge Hugh Laurie fan). I am guessing the way the pilot went, it's trying to liken itself as the British version of Homeland ? The early scenes probably would require a few repeated viewings (Since I couldn't quite make out what one of the characters was saying) or subtitles. It didn't really start all that well. In fact it took me 3 days to complete it (I paused it so many times and felt it was a little too lacklustre). But every time Laurie makes an appearance (God, he has aged!), it just peaks up. He has got an enigmatic presence and instantly convinces you to pay more attention (maybe a little bit of my bias creeping through, but he really dominates every scene. Not sure if that speaks volumes of his calibre or the poor supporting cast) and even elevates the performances of Tom Hiddlestone. The end of the pilot does seem to give an indication of what exactly the show is about. So I wouldn't mind watching it a few more episodes. More Laurie to look forward to.
IMDB has given it a rating of 8.7/10. For the pilot alone, I'd give it a 7. Look forward to seeing the next episode.
It's a BBC show, so big value productions, with shooting in remote locations. Cinematography is very average surprisingly.
IMDB has given it a rating of 8.7/10. For the pilot alone, I'd give it a 7. Look forward to seeing the next episode.
It's a BBC show, so big value productions, with shooting in remote locations. Cinematography is very average surprisingly.
Oh man, really liking The Sopranos so far (season 1). It's just totally my kind of thing. I'm glad I gave it a go.
Brilliant show, One of my all time favourites.
It was a bit weird when they brought aliens into it though, and the CSI crossover episode was just dodgy.
How can you recommend The Following? It's trash.
I don't see the Homeland comparison at all. To me, it's more of an espionage/spy story (which it originally is) while Homeland deals with terrorism and national security. I didn't find it as dull as you did, the pacing is fine.
First half hour of the pilot was a bit though. I didn't see too much of homeland, but I thought the first season included spy stuff. Hence the reference. I wouldn'
t actually call it dull, more that Tom Hiddlestone occupies a lot of screen space alone and he's not really all that convincing. When Laurie steps in, definitely takes a jump in quality. Saw the second episode too and liked it more than the first. Though they have some weird timeline jumps here and there which I guess will be filled. But I look forward to seeing episode 3. Way too soon to judge atm. IMDB ratings are overrated though as usual.