Movies and TV Must Watch Series - Page 162

**Buehler445** · 07:36 PM

All this talk about series, how network TV Sucks, and how hard it is to find quality shows, and some excellent shows that fly under the radar, I need a comprehensive review of all the series I need to see.

For good entertainment, I would be willing to buy DVD sets. But I've recently picked up HBOGO by kiping it from my parents, and recently got Netflix and Amazon Prime.

Here is a listing of shows that I currently own or have seen all the episodes of. If it isn't on the list, just assume I haven't seen it.

Spoiler!

Here is a listing of shows that I'm currently watching

Spoiler!

Here is a listing of shows on my list to watch (mostly due to this thread)

Spoiler!

I work a ****ton, so it is hard for me catch a series while it is on to get it on the DVR, but I recognize the entertainment value and am willing to go after the Must See shows. Accordingly, I'm not necessarily looking for anything that is still running. I'm up for watching stuff that has run its course.

So what say you, Planet? Which shows should I see?

UPDATED for the shows I've seen recently.

KCUnited · 11-14-2023, 01:18 PM

Watched E1 of The Curse on Showtime last night and it is...ummm interesting for lack of a better descriptor

Unique story that seems well put together with some definite WTF moments

Picking up weirder, creepier Ozarks vibes from the first episode

I'm looking forward to seeing how it develops

BigBeauford · 11-14-2023, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by KCUnited

Watched E1 of The Curse on Showtime last night and it is...ummm interesting for lack of a better descriptor

Unique story that seems well put together with some definite WTF moments

Picking up weirder, creepier Ozarks vibes from the first episode

I'm looking forward to seeing how it develops

We gave it a shot and tapped out halfway through the episode. Nathan for you was an incredible show. The Rehearsal started strong and then our interest waned as the episodes moved along. I have no idea WTF this is. Is it supposed to be a reality show or scripted? For instance, the dad of the daughter in the parking lot who put the curse on Nathan was Barkhad Abdi, the main bad dude from Captain Phillips. We might come back to it, but this feels way too scripted to be funny for my taste at the moment.

KCUnited · 11-14-2023, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by BigBeauford

We gave it a shot and tapped out halfway through the episode. Nathan for you was an incredible show. The Rehearsal started strong and then our interest waned as the episodes moved along. I have no idea WTF this is. Is it supposed to be a reality show or scripted? For instance, the dad of the daughter in the parking lot who put the curse on Nathan was Barkhad Abdi, the main bad dude from Captain Phillips. We might come back to it, but this feels way too scripted to be funny for my taste at the moment.

Tell me you at least got to the tiny dicks part

The spoof on all these HGTV type shows had me amused enough to stay engaged so I'm curious to see where it goes which is hopefully more than just overly witty banter.

TwistedChief · 11-14-2023, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by KCUnited

Tell me you at least got to the tiny dicks part

The spoof on all these HGTV type shows had me amused enough to stay engaged so I'm curious to see where it goes which is hopefully more than just overly witty banter.

I thought it was a great first episode.

Felder is amazing. Emma Stone is one of the top actresses on the planet. It'll be an interesting evolution.

ChiliConCarnage · 11-19-2023, 01:31 PM

I watched the first season of Upload when it came out. It was light and fun. I didn't see the second season and noticed the 3rd was out recently when in the Amazon app recently.

I've been trying to get into Bodies. The premise seems neat. I think the storytelling/acting seems fine but it's been slow and hard to get into through the first few episodes

Pepe Silvia · 11-19-2023, 05:09 PM

Highly anticipating a new episode of The Gilded Age tonight.

**BigRichard** · 11-20-2023, 11:18 AM

Going to throw another endorsement for Upload... it seems pretty fun.

KCUnited · 11-22-2023, 12:09 PM

I'm 3 episodes in on A Murder at the End of the World (Hulu) and am enjoying it

Seems really well made and executed so far

**HemiEd** · 11-23-2023, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiliConCarnage

I watched the first season of Upload when it came out. It was light and fun. I didn't see the second season and noticed the 3rd was out recently when in the Amazon app recently.

I've been trying to get into Bodies. The premise seems neat. I think the storytelling/acting seems fine but it's been slow and hard to get into through the first few episodes

I ended up watching the entire series of Upload. There are so many interesting twists and possibilities brought up with AI, it is fun.

**BigRichard** · 11-24-2023, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by HemiEd

I ended up watching the entire series of Upload. There are so many interesting twists and possibilities brought up with AI, it is fun.

I love that they make the soulless AI guy a redhead. That is absolutely hilarious. The AI guy is half the fun in the show.

Aries Walker · 11-27-2023, 09:41 AM

I recently watched "The Fall of the House of Usher" on Netflix.

It was amazing. Knowing a lot about Poe gave extra "Hey, I get that!" moments, but even otherwise, the buildup, the moments, the concept, and the performances were all top-notch.

Edit: Oh! Just saw the thread on this.

ChiliConCarnage · 12-01-2023, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by KCUnited

I'm 3 episodes in on A Murder at the End of the World (Hulu) and am enjoying it

Seems really well made and executed so far

I kind of wish I'd waited and binged this show lol. I want to know what happens! Pretty good who dunit type with flashbacks

**Buehler445** · 12-28-2023, 03:54 PM

I watched "All the Light We Cannot See" on Netflix. I dunno if this should be in this thread or the movies thread since it's only 4 episodes. I'm sticking it here because there were notable breaks for episodes.

Anyway, onto the business. I recommend this. And normally I wouldn't. This, in improper hands would be GARBAGE. Most of it is a little too on the nose for me, but it handles it really well.

There were several components that made the thing float. Most notably were the sets. My god they were good. I'm no expert in WWII uniforms or architecture, but they really knocked it out of the park IMO.

More importantly though, the performances are good. Excellent in fact. Of the major players, any of them not bringing the heat, this thing turns into a lifetime movie.

I didn't really need any nazism in my life. But I am glad I watched this one. There are some really high brow components of this and it pulled it off pretty well without bashing you over the head with it.

tl;dr: This wouldn't normally be my gig, but it's really good and I'm glad I watched it.

KCUnited · 12-28-2023, 04:16 PM

Agree 100%

All the Light We Cannot See is perfectly filmed and executed (unintended)

Its really freaking good

**BigRichard** · 12-29-2023, 01:46 PM

I think it has been mentioned in here before but my wife and I are loving Peaky Blinders on Netflix. We have watched the first 4 seasons in a few weeks now. Great acting and great writing.

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Buehler445 Supporter Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Scott City KS Casino cash: $224734	Must Watch Series All this talk about series, how network TV Sucks, and how hard it is to find quality shows, and some excellent shows that fly under the radar, I need a comprehensive review of all the series I need to see. For good entertainment, I would be willing to buy DVD sets. But I've recently picked up HBOGO by kiping it from my parents, and recently got Netflix and Amazon Prime. Here is a listing of shows that I currently own or have seen all the episodes of. If it isn't on the list, just assume I haven't seen it. Spoiler! Great Shows – Must See Game of Thrones Mad Men Longmire Burn Notice House Spartacus House of Cards Justified True Detective Breaking Bad The Assets The Wire Sherlock (BBC) The Americans The Walking Dead Deadwood Netflix: Daredevil Jack Taylor Luther Bosch Good shows Travelers Ozark The Leftovers Conviction Medici The Last Kingdom Firefly Dollhouse The Good Wife Hell on Wheels Big Bang Theory Falling Skies Suits White Collar Agents of SHIELD Arrow Boss Rome Orange is the New Black Orphan Black The Knick Goliath (Amazon) Iron Fist Show Me a Hero Hell on Wheels Shooter Mediocre Robin Hood (BBC) Vikings How I met your Mother Scrubs Chuck That 70's Show Top Gear Graceland Hung (HBO) Gotham Conviction Crap Camelot Top Shot Defiance Legends of Tomorrow Here is a listing of shows that I'm currently watching Spoiler! Great Good Boardwalk Empire Westworld Mediocre Crap Here is a listing of shows on my list to watch (mostly due to this thread) Spoiler! The Sopranos 24 Fargo (missed getting it on the DVR ) Band of Brothers The Pacific The Comeback 6 Feet Under John Adams Battlestar Glactica Friday Night Lights I work a ***ton, so it is hard for me catch a series while it is on to get it on the DVR, but I recognize the entertainment value and am willing to go after the Must See shows. Accordingly, I'm not necessarily looking for anything that is still running. I'm up for watching stuff that has run its course. So what say you, Planet? Which shows should I see? UPDATED for the shows I've seen recently. Last edited by Buehler445; 08-09-2017 at 07:36 PM..*
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11-14-2023, 01:18 PM	#2416
KCUnited Cheat Death Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Land of Drincoln Casino cash: $198244	Watched E1 of The Curse on Showtime last night and it is...ummm interesting for lack of a better descriptor Unique story that seems well put together with some definite WTF moments Picking up weirder, creepier Ozarks vibes from the first episode I'm looking forward to seeing how it develops
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11-19-2023, 01:31 PM	#2420
ChiliConCarnage TACO SALAD Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: yes Casino cash: $-281532	I watched the first season of Upload when it came out. It was light and fun. I didn't see the second season and noticed the 3rd was out recently when in the Amazon app recently. I've been trying to get into Bodies. The premise seems neat. I think the storytelling/acting seems fine but it's been slow and hard to get into through the first few episodes
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11-19-2023, 05:09 PM	#2421
Pepe Silvia MVP Join Date: Oct 2012 Casino cash: $-135336	Highly anticipating a new episode of The Gilded Age tonight.
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11-20-2023, 11:18 AM	#2422
BigRichard Buddy Christ is a Chiefs fan Join Date: Nov 2008 Casino cash: $-120454	Going to throw another endorsement for Upload... it seems pretty fun. __________________ "You know, they lay down with their ugly wives in front of their ugly children and just look at their loser lives and then they look at me and say, "I CAN'T PROCESS IT!" Well, no, and you never will. Stop trying. Just sit back and enjoy the show .... You know?" Carlos Irwin Estevez
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11-22-2023, 12:09 PM	#2423
KCUnited Cheat Death Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Land of Drincoln Casino cash: $198244	I'm 3 episodes in on A Murder at the End of the World (Hulu) and am enjoying it Seems really well made and executed so far
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11-27-2023, 09:41 AM	#2426
Aries Walker Back again, again. Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: York, PA Casino cash: $9503357	I recently watched "The Fall of the House of Usher" on Netflix. It was amazing. Knowing a lot about Poe gave extra "Hey, I get that!" moments, but even otherwise, the buildup, the moments, the concept, and the performances were all top-notch. Edit: Oh! Just saw the thread on this. Last edited by Aries Walker; 11-27-2023 at 10:05 AM..
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12-28-2023, 03:54 PM	#2428
Buehler445 Supporter Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Scott City KS Casino cash: $224734	I watched "All the Light We Cannot See" on Netflix. I dunno if this should be in this thread or the movies thread since it's only 4 episodes. I'm sticking it here because there were notable breaks for episodes. Anyway, onto the business. I recommend this. And normally I wouldn't. This, in improper hands would be GARBAGE. Most of it is a little too on the nose for me, but it handles it really well. There were several components that made the thing float. Most notably were the sets. My god they were good. I'm no expert in WWII uniforms or architecture, but they really knocked it out of the park IMO. More importantly though, the performances are good. Excellent in fact. Of the major players, any of them not bringing the heat, this thing turns into a lifetime movie. I didn't really need any nazism in my life. But I am glad I watched this one. There are some really high brow components of this and it pulled it off pretty well without bashing you over the head with it. tl;dr: This wouldn't normally be my gig, but it's really good and I'm glad I watched it.
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12-28-2023, 04:16 PM	#2429
KCUnited Cheat Death Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Land of Drincoln Casino cash: $198244	Agree 100% All the Light We Cannot See is perfectly filmed and executed (unintended) Its really freaking good
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12-29-2023, 01:46 PM	#2430
BigRichard Buddy Christ is a Chiefs fan Join Date: Nov 2008 Casino cash: $-120454	I think it has been mentioned in here before but my wife and I are loving Peaky Blinders on Netflix. We have watched the first 4 seasons in a few weeks now. Great acting and great writing. __________________ "You know, they lay down with their ugly wives in front of their ugly children and just look at their loser lives and then they look at me and say, "I CAN'T PROCESS IT!" Well, no, and you never will. Stop trying. Just sit back and enjoy the show .... You know?" Carlos Irwin Estevez
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