I know myself and others have waxed lyrical about it before but iPlayer currently has all 3 series of The Bridge on it for the next 2 months. Presumably available as a precursor to the 4th and final series being shown on BBC2 later this year.
If anyone wants an introduction into the very very best of subtitled foreign dramas then this is it. Just rewatched all three series. Didn't realise that the main criminal in the third series was the actor who played Christian in Before We Die. The 3rd series also included the woman who played Rebecka Martinsson.
Fwiw here are my top 5 foreign dramas
1 The Bridge 2 Spiral 3 The Killing 4 Spin 5 Braquo.
I have got so pissed off with the BBC holding it back (it has always been shown in the post Christmas winter slots up to now) that I have downloaded and started watching series 4 with decent unofficial subtitles. PM me if you want to know how. I have never been more pissed off with the BBC, although mainly for the politics underpinning their news. But they need a shake up and a reminder that we are customers in a globalised world. Anyway its as good as you'd expect. You won't see a finer, more nuanced performance of a flawed hero with specific personality issues than Sofie Helin as Saga.
Agree with your first three @bolloxbolder, although I'd struggle to decide on the order. After that I'd also be thinking about the Norwegian series Occupied, and the Icelandic Trapped, both of which are due a second series. Also one that has never been seen on UK TV, inexplicably, the Bureau, a French le Carre style spy drama. And we have perhaps forgotten the Swedish Wallander series which preceded them all. Braquo was a bit blunt for my taste.
Mr Robot series 3 and up to episode 3. This just gets better and better but it’s not one to binge watch as there is so much going on. You need to take a breather after each episode. The soundtrack, the storylines, the characters, the tone and style are just delicious. And Apple TV now have Amazon Prime Video so don’t have to stream it from the iPad anymore.
Mr Robot series 3 and up to episode 3. This just gets better and better but it’s not one to binge watch as there is so much going on. You need to take a breather after each episode. The soundtrack, the storylines, the characters, the tone and style are just delicious. And Apple TV now have Amazon Prime Video so don’t have to stream it from the iPad anymore.
Season 3 was brilliant, maybe its best. There are some really intense and clever episodes.
It's a hugely underappreciated show but I also like that it's under the radar. Anyone who's seen it loves it.
Loving the second season of High Maintenance on Sky.
I've almost finished season 1. It's a great show but seems to have gone under the radar. The dog love and social media episodes are my favourites so far.
Loving the second season of High Maintenance on Sky.
I've almost finished season 1. It's a great show but seems to have gone under the radar. The dog love and social media episodes are my favourites so far.
I'm only three episodes into season 2 but it looks like HBO increased the budget and each episode feels more tightly constructed. I'm not sure why it's not better known to be honest.
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Anyway its as good as you'd expect. You won't see a finer, more nuanced performance of a flawed hero with specific personality issues than Sofie Helin as Saga.
Agree with your first three @bolloxbolder, although I'd struggle to decide on the order. After that I'd also be thinking about the Norwegian series Occupied, and the Icelandic Trapped, both of which are due a second series. Also one that has never been seen on UK TV, inexplicably, the Bureau, a French le Carre style spy drama. And we have perhaps forgotten the Swedish Wallander series which preceded them all. Braquo was a bit blunt for my taste.
Will give it a go.
First series excellent
2nd series bit flat in places
3rd series excellent.
Only issue is its left in a really annoying place.
Kevin Bacon said he expected a 4th series but it was cancelled so.the last episode is a cliff hanger that will never be answered
It's a hugely underappreciated show but I also like that it's under the radar. Anyone who's seen it loves it.