TV posts - Page 166

_Incubus_ · 15th December 2016, 15:01

Binge watching Stranger Things, Netflix show...I'm really enjoying it, Winona is really really good in this...

StN · 21st December 2016, 07:29

Stumbled across Dirk Gently on Netflix last night. Higher production values than the British pilot of a few years back (wait - they made 3 more??).

He mentioned the sofa and Thor, so that places this after the two books, although so far I think there may be bits seeping through, and I can't remember the details from "The Salmon of Doubt" (I lent it to a mate that then died and I didn't want to bother his widow with the trivialities of snaffling a dog-eared paperback, no matter how tricky to get hold of) but I think there is the odd device from the last Adams HH volume (He was tossing up between the story being about Dent or Gently apparantly).

Anyway, 3 episodes in and it looks Ok. Title character is a bit manic, in a what-US-expect-the-Britsh-to-be kind of way - almost Whovian, which makes a nice link back to Adams. And based in Seattle rather than Cambridge(Oxford?) at this point in time - ahh time. Yes, there is clearly a machine in play, so perhaps he will reference the professor at some stage.

Also, I wonder if the Rowdy 3 are related to the four horsemen - although Death is clearly elsewhere.

Lightspeed · 29th December 2016, 23:24

Anyone ever watch the original The Twilight Zone series? It holds up pretty well all things considered. It's basically Black Mirror for the 60s.

Caesar · 31st December 2016, 16:21

Anyone seen the TV show "Shooter", based off the Mark Warlburg movie by the same name?
Its hitting around 7.8 on IMDB but seems to have mixed opinions as to
how good it is.

Ab · 31st December 2016, 16:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lightspeed

Anyone ever watch the original The Twilight Zone series? It holds up pretty well all things considered. It's basically Black Mirror for the 60s.

Yep. Check out some of the script credits, they're a who's who of bitchin 60s SF.

reac · 31st December 2016, 19:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by Caesar

Anyone seen the TV show "Shooter", based off the Mark Warlburg movie by the same name?
Its hitting around 7.8 on IMDB but seems to have mixed opinions as to
how good it is.

Watched the first episode. Dire.

Markh · 2nd January 2017, 09:44

Anyone checked out 'Beyond'?
10 episodes just appeared at my normal download sources so I checked out the trailer and then set them all downloading, 9 down and 1 to go.

kRAdENkO · 2nd January 2017, 23:33

Watching Beyond now.. Up to ep 2. Could go either way.. Not amazing yet.

Nothing · 4th January 2017, 01:22

Some things about Beyond seem cool. I like the kind of aliens/alternative reality kind of mystery vibe it's got going on, (up to ep 4 atm) and the conspiracy aspect of it has potential too. I wish it would spend more time advancing the plot with respect to those things and less time on the corny high-school level romance garbage.

blynk · 16th January 2017, 16:12

just "binge" watched Westworld. Really enjoyed it, but I think watching it quickly made me keep going back to how the park worked (the killing, how long was each adventure etc), and that partly made me think that there was 2 timelines going on.
There's no way they could restart with out all the characters back at the start, otherwise it could start to look less real when some you saw die is back.

I didn't really like the 2 guys that helped unlock Maeve, to me that got a bit ridiculous that they got that far into it.

I guess season 2 could be something about regaining control of the park, or the hosts trying to get out to the real world with out dying.

Cyberbob · 16th January 2017, 17:29

Westworld made an amazing season of episodes, but I've no idea how the heck they'd pull off a season 2. Maybe it'd be better as a standalone season 1.

I see Grimm's onto its 6th season. I only ever saw the first season. Anyone stick with it? Worth catching up?

Caesar · 16th January 2017, 19:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cyberbob

I see Grimm's onto its 6th season. I only ever saw the first season. Anyone stick with it? Worth catching up?

I've stuck with Grimm all the way so far, took me 5 episodes to get into initially but its actually turned out to be a good show.
Sleepy Hollow is up to season 4 as well and that's along the same lines as Grimm.

Cinclant · 16th January 2017, 20:17

I just watched 'The Night Manager' which is a 6-part, 60 min episode from BBC.
Hugh Laurie and Tom Hiddleston. Thriller/drama about weapons smuggling.

It's excellent.

crocos · 17th January 2017, 16:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by Caesar

I've stuck with Grimm all the way so far, took me 5 episodes to get into initially but its actually turned out to be a good show.
Sleepy Hollow is up to season 4 as well and that's along the same lines as Grimm.

I don't understand why people do that - put up with a sub-par show they're not really enjoying in the hopes it'll come right.

Ab · 17th January 2017, 20:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by crocos

I don't understand why people do that - put up with a sub-par show they're not really enjoying in the hopes it'll come right.

Nothing · 18th January 2017, 03:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by crocos

I don't understand why people do that - put up with a sub-par show they're not really enjoying in the hopes it'll come right.

Because, honestly, the first episode of Breaking Bad didn't grab me.

Caesar · 18th January 2017, 04:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by crocos

I don't understand why people do that - put up with a sub-par show they're not really enjoying in the hopes it'll come right.

Because sometimes shows do get better as the case is with this, for me at least.

crocos · 18th January 2017, 09:55

3 or so eps I can understand, but not multiple seasons.

Ab · 18th January 2017, 13:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nothing

Because, honestly, the first episode of Breaking Bad didn't grab me.

I watched about 6 eps of BB and it still didn't grab me.

Nothing · 18th January 2017, 17:27

Did you stop after 6?

Lightspeed · 22nd January 2017, 23:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by StN

Stumbled across Dirk Gently on Netflix last night.

This is fantastic, both the writing and production. Very mystical, fascinating mix of light and dark. I should read the series.

There's a lot to be appreciated about Elijah Wood's career I'm coming to see.

ZoSo · 23rd January 2017, 21:25

Tom Hardy on the First Season of ‘Taboo’ & Creating James Delaney:
http://collider.com/tom-hardy-taboo-..._medium=social

Tis good. (grab the uk version)

Macca@Work · 23rd January 2017, 21:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ab

I watched about 6 eps of BB and it still didn't grab me.

Well it grabbed me.I loved it.Original premise,evolution of a bad guy into a total self centered ass hole,drama,tension,enough evil villains to satisfy Batman-what more could you ask? ^shrug^

CCS · 23rd January 2017, 22:06

Breaking Bad was the best television show in a long time. If Abner doesn't have the attention span for it, then it's his loss.

creamcheese · 24th January 2017, 07:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZoSo

Tom Hardy on the First Season of ‘Taboo’ & Creating James Delaney:
http://collider.com/tom-hardy-taboo-..._medium=social

Tis good. (grab the uk version)

Yeah, I'm really liking it, but I guess if I'm watching it on FX it's the US version, what am I missing from the BBC one?

ZoSo · 24th January 2017, 10:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by creamcheese

Yeah, I'm really liking it, but I guess if I'm watching it on FX it's the US version, what am I missing from the BBC one?

I just repeated the recommendation but to answer your question, after looking around a little, doesn't seem like anything atm. I think people were mostly worried about language censorship. But if you're hearing "fuck" on FX, you're probably good.

crocos · 28th January 2017, 10:06

Hah! Perfect!
http://www.smbc-comics.com/comic/theory-of-awful-tv

Lightspeed · 4th February 2017, 11:55

The Expanse season 2 is out. And it is the tits. Heart pounding space combat FTW.

Nothing · 5th February 2017, 19:31

Fuck yes! I've been hanging out for this!

orpheus · 9th February 2017, 09:02

any 24 fans out there checked out the new 24: Legacy ?

If so, thoughts?

sidbo · 9th February 2017, 09:48

No Jack, then it's not 24.

Well, that's the chick's opinion

I've not had a chance to watch the full episode yet.

Caesar · 9th February 2017, 18:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by sidbo

No Jack, then it's not 24.

SEEMs ok initially but yeah, the above statement fits for me.
I'll keep watching tho. Its in the same timeline as when Jack was there as it
already a reference to an former CTU employer Edger Styles who was in 24 around season 6 or 7.

Ab · 9th February 2017, 19:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by CCS

Breaking Bad was the best television show in a long time. If Abner doesn't have the attention span for it, then it's his loss.

It just didn't grab me. I think I watched about 6 eps of S1 and just CBF continuing.

CCS · 9th February 2017, 19:26

I think you just have poor taste. This is obvious from the fact that you're massively in love with Apple.

orpheus · 9th February 2017, 19:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by sidbo

No Jack, then it's not 24.

Well, that's the chick's opinion

I've not had a chance to watch the full episode yet.

yeah i have my reservations too, but i did see an original cast member in the trailer.

Caesar · 9th February 2017, 20:25

I binge watched all 8 seasons of 24 again 2 Christmas's ago.
Enjoyed it too.

crocos · 13th February 2017, 01:27

Legion - another Marvel franchise. First ep is quirky and interesting. Keen to see where it goes.

Lightspeed · 13th February 2017, 01:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lightspeed

The Expanse season 2 is out. And it is the tits. Heart pounding space combat FTW.

Are you guys watching this? The dialects are so cool. And the sets... holy shit. And don't get me started on direction. The shots of the discussion around a hologram of a ship that's been shot up, with trajectory paths all in there...

The whole thing is as good as Battlestar Galatica. But shinier.

The only downside is the rips from IPT all seem to have the same censoring of swearing. It's mildly annoying given it's only people from Earth who use recognisable swearwords, it mars the effect.

StN · 13th February 2017, 07:19

I'm still trying to get over Frankie popping up.

pxpx · 13th February 2017, 08:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lightspeed

Are you guys watching this?

Planning to, really enjoyed the books.

21st December 2016, 07:29	#6602
StN I have detailed files	Stumbled across Dirk Gently on Netflix last night. Higher production values than the British pilot of a few years back (wait - they made 3 more??). He mentioned the sofa and Thor, so that places this after the two books, although so far I think there may be bits seeping through, and I can't remember the details from "The Salmon of Doubt" (I lent it to a mate that then died and I didn't want to bother his widow with the trivialities of snaffling a dog-eared paperback, no matter how tricky to get hold of) but I think there is the odd device from the last Adams HH volume (He was tossing up between the story being about Dent or Gently apparantly). Anyway, 3 episodes in and it looks Ok. Title character is a bit manic, in a what-US-expect-the-Britsh-to-be kind of way - almost Whovian, which makes a nice link back to Adams. And based in Seattle rather than Cambridge(Oxford?) at this point in time - ahh time. Yes, there is clearly a machine in play, so perhaps he will reference the professor at some stage. Also, I wonder if the Rowdy 3 are related to the four horsemen - although Death is clearly elsewhere. Last edited by StN : 21st December 2016 at 07:31.

23rd January 2017, 22:06	#6624
CCS Stunt Pants	Breaking Bad was the best television show in a long time. If Abner doesn't have the attention span for it, then it's his loss. __________________ I just want to understand this, sir. Every time a rug is micturated upon in this fair city, I have to compensate the owner?

9th February 2017, 19:26	#6634
CCS Stunt Pants	I think you just have poor taste. This is obvious from the fact that you're massively in love with Apple. __________________ I just want to understand this, sir. Every time a rug is micturated upon in this fair city, I have to compensate the owner?

15th December 2016, 15:01	#6601
_Incubus_	Binge watching Stranger Things, Netflix show...I'm really enjoying it, Winona is really really good in this...

29th December 2016, 23:24	#6603
Lightspeed	Anyone ever watch the original The Twilight Zone series? It holds up pretty well all things considered. It's basically Black Mirror for the 60s. __________________ Stay shook. No sook.

31st December 2016, 16:21	#6604
Caesar	Anyone seen the TV show "Shooter", based off the Mark Warlburg movie by the same name? Its hitting around 7.8 on IMDB but seems to have mixed opinions as to how good it is.

2nd January 2017, 09:44	#6607
Markh	Anyone checked out 'Beyond'? 10 episodes just appeared at my normal download sources so I checked out the trailer and then set them all downloading, 9 down and 1 to go. __________________ 'noone' is NOT a word! Try 'no one' instead.

2nd January 2017, 23:33	#6608
kRAdENkO	Watching Beyond now.. Up to ep 2. Could go either way.. Not amazing yet.

4th January 2017, 01:22	#6609
Nothing	Some things about Beyond seem cool. I like the kind of aliens/alternative reality kind of mystery vibe it's got going on, (up to ep 4 atm) and the conspiracy aspect of it has potential too. I wish it would spend more time advancing the plot with respect to those things and less time on the corny high-school level romance garbage.

16th January 2017, 16:12	#6610
blynk	just "binge" watched Westworld. Really enjoyed it, but I think watching it quickly made me keep going back to how the park worked (the killing, how long was each adventure etc), and that partly made me think that there was 2 timelines going on. There's no way they could restart with out all the characters back at the start, otherwise it could start to look less real when some you saw die is back. I didn't really like the 2 guys that helped unlock Maeve, to me that got a bit ridiculous that they got that far into it. I guess season 2 could be something about regaining control of the park, or the hosts trying to get out to the real world with out dying.

16th January 2017, 17:29	#6611
Cyberbob	Westworld made an amazing season of episodes, but I've no idea how the heck they'd pull off a season 2. Maybe it'd be better as a standalone season 1. I see Grimm's onto its 6th season. I only ever saw the first season. Anyone stick with it? Worth catching up? __________________ ɹǝʌo sᴉ ǝɯɐƃ ʎɥʇ

16th January 2017, 20:17	#6613
Cinclant	I just watched 'The Night Manager' which is a 6-part, 60 min episode from BBC. Hugh Laurie and Tom Hiddleston. Thriller/drama about weapons smuggling. It's excellent.

18th January 2017, 09:55	#6618
crocos	3 or so eps I can understand, but not multiple seasons. __________________ Ξ √ Ω L U T ↑ ☼ N وكل يوم كنت تعيش في العبودية

18th January 2017, 17:27	#6620
Nothing	Did you stop after 6?

23rd January 2017, 21:25	#6622
ZoSo	Tom Hardy on the First Season of ‘Taboo’ & Creating James Delaney: http://collider.com/tom-hardy-taboo-..._medium=social Tis good. (grab the uk version)

28th January 2017, 10:06	#6627
crocos	Hah! Perfect! http://www.smbc-comics.com/comic/theory-of-awful-tv __________________ Ξ √ Ω L U T ↑ ☼ N وكل يوم كنت تعيش في العبودية

4th February 2017, 11:55	#6628
Lightspeed	The Expanse season 2 is out. And it is the tits. Heart pounding space combat FTW. __________________ Stay shook. No sook.

5th February 2017, 19:31	#6629
Nothing	Fuck yes! I've been hanging out for this!

9th February 2017, 09:02	#6630
orpheus Jedi Knight	any 24 fans out there checked out the new 24: Legacy ? If so, thoughts?

9th February 2017, 09:48	#6631
sidbo Raptus regaliter	No Jack, then it's not 24. Well, that's the chick's opinion I've not had a chance to watch the full episode yet.

9th February 2017, 20:25	#6636
Caesar	I binge watched all 8 seasons of 24 again 2 Christmas's ago. Enjoyed it too.

13th February 2017, 01:27	#6637
crocos	Legion - another Marvel franchise. First ep is quirky and interesting. Keen to see where it goes. __________________ Ξ √ Ω L U T ↑ ☼ N وكل يوم كنت تعيش في العبودية

13th February 2017, 07:19	#6639
StN I have detailed files	I'm still trying to get over Frankie popping up.