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I hadn't really watched True Detective since S1. I tried an episode or 2 of season 2 I think.
I like the remote, isolated dark setting. I was a bit surprised how heavy it was on the supernatural. You get the sense they're going to "figure" that out. I've enjoyed it through two episodes. I didn't realize it was 6 episodes. That's awesome, I think most shows do better with less episodes. |
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Beef....kind of sucked to be honest
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S1 was perfect so felt initially like S2 fell short but I do remember enjoying the dark, seedy atmosphere they created |
I got a 'free' Disney+ subscription through Spectrum and decided to watch the Doctor Who 60th anniversary specials. Part of the way through the Capaldi era, I started to lose interest as the show started to move in a direction that I didn't enjoy. The Whitaker era continued this trend and with Tennant back to reprise the Doctor, I thought I would give it a try.
Well, I didn't think it was as bad as many said however... It wasn't good. I get it; some people don't feel their gender is correct. I get The Message; men bad, women good. Always check with someone before using certain pronouns. Disappointed that another one of the shows that I liked is gone. What is Disney going to do with Deadpool? |
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If you likes the Narcos series on Netflix, Griselda on the same platform is awesome. Pure enjoyment.
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Started this last night Well produced and performed with extra credit for killing it on wardrobe and overall vibe of that era |
American Nightmare. 3 part documentary. Wow. Lawyer up.
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Yeah that was a wild story
Props to them for sticking by each other and making it through together |
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Dark...too early to tell
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The German show?
I watched the first season when it came out and enjoyed it quite a bit. Think I gave up somewhere in S2 when it became too much to follow. |
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Been watching Shameless since we missed it the first go around. Lotsa nice jubblies and laughs.
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Why didn't anyone ever tell me about Always Sunny In Philadelphia before? Show is hilarious. The characters are such dumbasses but it's great.
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So I thought I'd dive into Mr and Mrs Smith on Amazon. I think I'm the only one, but I really liked the movie. Sure it was ****tarded in a lot of ways, but I really liked it. And I'm not a big Angelina homer. She's hot, sure, but I'm not a blind homer.
After 2.5 episodes, I'm having trouble with this. I am a bit of Donald Glover homer, and he's the best part of this. The Asian gal is pretty boring, and there is no chance she can fight. Angelina for what she is, sells the idea that she could fight and win pretty well. Plus the storytelling isn't as clever as they think it is.
Spoiler!
There are some good components. The New York stuff is pretty good. Pretty visceral, pretty grounded, and some of the house stuff is really beautiful. The world really has some feel. As a midwesterner, who's never been to New York, it isn't enough to keep me in the show. Maybe it comes around, I'm trying to figure out if I should finish it. |
The movie worked BECAUSE of Pitt and Jolie - their chemistry was outstanding and it holds up even today.
I just have no interest in this one. Even in the trailers, the chemistry just wasn't there. |
Currently enjoying The Tourist on Netflix
Thriller/dark comedy set in Australia which gives it some Mr Inbetween vibes |
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It's worse than the trailers say. They try to be both "throw you into the world with little explanation" and also "envelope you in the world by belaboring menial tasks with great scenery". It's ****ing boring. |
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Amazon did it with The Citadel. Which, objectively, was pretty mediocre. But I enjoyed looking at Priyanka Chopra. Plus, stanley Tucci is always worth a watch. So it worked...barely. And that's with Chopra, in addition to being hot, being extremely credible as a kicker of asses. Replace her with an extremely mid, doughty looking chick who's attempts at 'sultry' mostly just appear 'annoyed' and you've lost me. At that point the show just has to be good. This never looked like it would be. It just never gave me any reason at all to tune in. |
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lol...thats one part I hated while travelling, I'd fire up a movie or show then awkwardly have to fast forward or just stop it. |
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1) They're probably trying a little too hard to distinguish themselves from the books. They're also leaning a little too heavily into 'subverting audience expectations'. 2) I like the show MORE than the books anyway. It's really well done and most of what they've added has been good from a storytelling perspective. I mean the whole concept of 'The Genetic Dynasty' doesn't even exist in the books. The emperors do exist but they're nowhere near as prominant. Demerzel barely exists in the books. I think Salvor is far better in the books than the series and I question pivoting to Gaal (who is something of an expository device in the books) as a central character. That seemed super forced. But on balance, more of what they have done works than doesn't. |
The initial episode of Tracker was released last night after the Chiefs 4th Lombardi.
I watched it this morning and enjoyed it. Justin Hartley was good in "This is us" <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Hw6RlFyPbNM?si=Je_WPRA6eGOEtVgX" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> |
The Tourist on Netflix gets a NO from me.
I haven't seen such a jumbled plot and mediocre acting in a long time. |
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I am noticing that on a lot of the new stuff since the strikes are over. Seems like they are rushing to get some programming out. |
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I just watched Openheimer on Peacock. Sure is long and hard to follow for a bit, but it gets better. |
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Anyone watching Expats on Prime? The first 3 episodes have been intriguing. Limited series…looks like 6 episodes total.
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I’m positive I’m late to the game. But holy shit, Snowfall is ****ing awesome. We’re 3 episodes from finishing the series. The end of season 5 was bonkers, and the final season is as well.
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Man I enjoyed this one. Yes it started slow, but it didn't follow a predictable pattern and I thought it was acted really well with great character development. Even the ending had twists where you thought it would land here and it ended up on a different planet. I give The Tourist a solid B+ for just being original. |
I'll have to look into Snowfall. I think I checked out on the drug stuff, but if it's good, I'll watch it.
On a whim I started up Will Trent. I think I'm 7 episodes in and I'm in. Apparently it's on ABC. So this would be the first network TV thing other than live sports that I've given half a shit about in a good long while. It's a cop show, so it's got some elements of over the top, but the characters are different enough and interesting. Im not in it for the realism anyway. We'll see how it ages, but I like it so far. |
I just finished the first season of Resident Alien on Netflix. Pretty funny and entertaining show. On season 2 now.
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Guy Ritchie doing a TV show called The Gentlemen loosely based on the movie of the same name? Coming out today on Netflix? Oh boy. Can't believe I only found out about this today.
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Fallout series starring Walton Goggins
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I can see that. The second season after a few episodes still has some good humor but the story a little too silly and convoluted. The first season I was actually laughing out loud multiple times probably every episode. |
I am loving Resident Alien, cracks me up but it is a little silly story wise.
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I bursted out laughing when he’s delivering the baby and repeating what they said on YouTube and just continues with “please like and subscribe” as if was part of the procedure.
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I know I’m probably late on this but just wrapped up season 1 of the boys on Amazon.
Enjoying it so far. |
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its really good... Erin Moriarty somehow manages to get more and more attractive ... my lord shes a smoke show |
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Wrong thread but I thought about starting The Gentlemen last night but decided to watch the Aquaman sequel instead.
Holy crap - that movie is baaaaaaad. One of the worst I've seen in a bit. The tone is all over the place, the action scenes aren't great, Jason Momoa cannot emote even a little bit. Amber Heard...has nice tits still. So that's cool. But man, I typically defend DC movies as underrated and this one is just awful. |
Binged both seasons of Mayor Kingstown over the weekend...
Show is absolutely batshit lol...I was entertained throughout though. |
American Conspiracies: Octopus Murders
It’s pretty good. Lot of shit went down and still unsolved |
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Just finished the first two episodes of Manhunt on Apple about catching John Wilkes Booth. It’s been very good so far.
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I liked the first couple episodes of Tracker - but I'm already over it. He has a 'superman' power of being able to arrive in a new location and immediatley find the person or clue he was looking for - like immediately! He defeats every foe, every situation with ease.
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I can't put my thumb on it, but every show on CBS looks the same and its very off-putting for me. Don't know if it's the color grading or lighting, but it's always apparent it's a CBS production.
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Halo on Paramount is so damn good.
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If you choose from new ones, The Mandalorian is an excellent example of how to film. It certainly cannot be called boring. But I wouldn’t recommend it for the other Star Wars series.
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Finished S1 Criminal Record. Really bland name for a British cops show on Apple TV+ starring Peter Capaldi.
A little slow the first couple eps but ended in an interesting way. Young cop gets an emergency call that maybe puts an old closed case from the older detective in question. Older cop takes offense or tries to halt any new investigation. That's basically the setup |
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Let me guess, you wear your baseball cap with the bill in the back to keep the sun off of your neck? |
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Cannot recommend season 2 of Tokyo Vice enough. The first was solid but the second is special.
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It's probably not "must watch" material, but School of Chocolate on Netflix was pretty cool.
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