Movies and TV Must Watch Series - Page 99

**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.

Jenson71 · 01-25-2022, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Simply Red

I just started a Mike Flanagan series called The Haunting of Bly Manor.

I liked it. The consensus seemed to be that it paled in comparison to Haunting Hill, but I loved the rural English setting and side-characters.

unlurking · 01-25-2022, 01:49 PM

Resident Alien season 2 starts tomorrow. I really enjoyed the first season. First 5 minutes of S02E01...

Pepe Silvia · 01-25-2022, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by PackerinMo

Looooved last nights episode.

That’s because he took my ass off the market.

After rewatching the episode the ambulance scene with Keife chest bumping to *crickets* made me spit out my rum and coke.

rocknrolla · 01-25-2022, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Baby Lee

This COULD actually be brilliant, first premise is Arnett is an investigator who always gets assigned celebrities as sidekicks who are 'doing research' for a role, . . . second premise is, the celebrities go into the scene with no direction except be yourself and go with it. Could be a trainwreck, could be a masterpiece.

It's an adaption of a popular show Murder in Successville on BBC, you can track down so clips of it to get a flavor of what's the what.

Anything with Connan unscripted is great. Cant wait.

rocknrolla · 01-25-2022, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by PackerinMo

You know what? Edie Patterson's voice ain't too bad.

She is perfect in this roll.

**Baby Lee** · 01-25-2022, 09:31 PM

Martin Freeman gone full crackin' Scouse. Opt for closed captions.

Fairly run-of-the-mill narrative with a modern update, worth it for performances and dialogue.

EDIT - after binging, it's . . . different from run-of-the-mill, at least different from what you expect at the outset. Kind of hard to encapsulate without spoiling . . . Curious what the take of others will be.

**Baby Lee** · 01-27-2022, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by unlurking

Resident Alien season 2 starts tomorrow. I really enjoyed the first season. First 5 minutes of S02E01...

Lots of laughs in the season premiere.

Max's parents

Fish · 01-27-2022, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by unlurking

Resident Alien season 2 starts tomorrow. I really enjoyed the first season. First 5 minutes of S02E01...

The first season was a real unexpected surprise. It seemed like a dumb idea when I first started watching it, but the humor is actually really well done.

Just started the first episode, thanks!

Fish · 01-27-2022, 11:57 PM

So, I stumbled upon this on Netflix, and immediately burned through the whole first season. It's not perfect, but it's one of the better trippy thrillers I've seen on Netflix in a while. The suspense is pretty intense in many parts. It's complex. There's a thousand different ways they could take the next season and most of them would be pretty cool.

Simply Red · 01-28-2022, 12:07 AM

that Resident Alien apparently has quite a little following.

Simply Red · 01-28-2022, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Fish

So, I stumbled upon this on Netflix, and immediately burned through the whole first season. It's not perfect, but it's one of the better trippy thrillers I've seen on Netflix in a while. The suspense is pretty intense in many parts. It's complex. There's a thousand different ways they could take the next season and most of them would be pretty cool.

hell yeah - i'll get an episode knocked out tonight, TYVM, the struggle has been real lately, finding stuff.

**Baby Lee** · 01-28-2022, 01:31 AM

If you liked Knives Out and Only Murders in the Building, up your alley.

It's basically Agatha Christie Rashomon, format as old as televised murder mystery, but lots of good improv talent and a fairly entertaining pace.

Cheater5 · 01-28-2022, 06:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Baby Lee

This COULD actually be brilliant, first premise is Arnett is an investigator who always gets assigned celebrities as sidekicks who are 'doing research' for a role, . . . second premise is, the celebrities go into the scene with no direction except be yourself and go with it. Could be a trainwreck, could be a masterpiece.

It's an adaption of a popular show Murder in Successville on BBC, you can track down so clips of it to get a flavor of what's the what.

Thoroughly enjoy watching Will Arnett, but it seems as though he can't catch on with anything substantive since...Arrested Development? Not sure if I'm overlooking something besides his voice-overs for Reece's Peanut Butter Cups. I know he has done a lot of animated kid's movies-- but I don't watch those. Undoubtedly someone will come along and lambaste me, pointing out the 50 projects he's produced or starred in over the past five years. But to me, he's either Gob Bluth or Stranz Van Waldenberg.

**Baby Lee** · 01-28-2022, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Cheater5

Thoroughly enjoy watching Will Arnett, but it seems as though he can't catch on with anything substantive since...Arrested Development? Not sure if I'm overlooking something besides his voice-overs for Reece's Peanut Butter Cups. I know he has done a lot of animated kid's movies-- but I don't watch those. Undoubtedly someone will come along and lambaste me, pointing out the 50 projects he's produced or starred in over the past five years. But to me, he's either Gob Bluth or Stranz Van Waldenberg.

It's animation VO, but if you haven't seen Bojack Horseman, you owe yourself.

You might watch the whole thing without thinking of Arnett once, even though he's the lead voice, but it's truly a seminal work.

Don't be off-put by the idea of animation, it's philosophical and wistful and even mind-numbingly sad at points, and also gut-bustingly hilarious most of the time.

Also, if it seems trifling at first, stick with it. It has an endgame, . . . boy, does it have an endgame.

There's an existing conversation in this thread, starting here

https://chiefsplanet.com/bb/showpost...&postcount=985

EDIT - remove the trailer since it's in the link to the prior convo above.^^

htismaqe · 01-28-2022, 09:25 AM

Two of my favorite genres are historical dramas and comedies.

I'm really enjoying The Great on Hulu. Fun series, hilariously vulgar.

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Buehler445 Supporter Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Scott City KS Casino cash: $234734	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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Baby Lee Supporter Join Date: Aug 2000 Casino cash: $8288275	Martin Freeman gone full crackin' Scouse. Opt for closed captions. Fairly run-of-the-mill narrative with a modern update, worth it for performances and dialogue. EDIT - after binging, it's . . . different from run-of-the-mill, at least different from what you expect at the outset. Kind of hard to encapsulate without spoiling . . . Curious what the take of others will be. __________________ We need the kind of courage that can withstand the subtle corruption of the cynics - E.W. Last edited by Baby Lee; 01-26-2022 at 04:58 AM..
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01-27-2022, 11:57 PM	#1479
Fish Ain't no relax! Join Date: Sep 2005 Casino cash: $228919	So, I stumbled upon this on Netflix, and immediately burned through the whole first season. It's not perfect, but it's one of the better trippy thrillers I've seen on Netflix in a while. The suspense is pretty intense in many parts. It's complex. There's a thousand different ways they could take the next season and most of them would be pretty cool. __________________
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Baby Lee Supporter Join Date: Aug 2000 Casino cash: $8288275	If you liked Knives Out and Only Murders in the Building, up your alley. It's basically Agatha Christie Rashomon, format as old as televised murder mystery, but lots of good improv talent and a fairly entertaining pace. __________________ We need the kind of courage that can withstand the subtle corruption of the cynics - E.W.
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