New Tv series (REMEMBER: No Spoilers)

stonemuse

seth plum said:

I like thought provoking sci-fi generally, one that is based in the here and now but projects elements of society into the future (or even unravels corners of the present day).
However unless brilliantly written the 'fantasy' side of the genre seems to be a bit of a cop out. Like if the ideas run out you invent an intelligent spider with magic powers or something. This is the problem for me with stuff like Star Wars, or Pratchett amongst others.
I don't so much mind if the fantastical clashes with the human, as in the film Alien, but some sci-fi seems remarkably lazy, if you run into a plot dead end then invent a superpowered hamster and all is OK.

Don't agree about Pratchett - his work is fantasy but is intentionally focused on humour too. 

bolloxbolder

JessieAddick said:

Finished Narcos: Mexico last week and binged season one in the weekend. One of the best TV series I've ever watched! So intense and captivating. I think I'll finish season two and three in the next couple of weeks. It's really addictive....

It's very good but not a patch on the first Narcos about  Escobar. That, Luther and breaking bad are the best series on there.

ValleyGary

Really enjoying Warrior on Sky Atlantic (all episodes available on demand). Not heavy on the fight scenes and plenty of storylines going on. Really well made as well.

seth plum

The Gentleman Jack series has it's 'last' episode yesterday. The good news is there will be another series.
The script, costume, music, humour and drama, and the pace were fantastic. Great writing and direction.
Suranne Jones is as obvious a BAFTA winner next time as Jodie Comer was last time for Killing Eve. If there is a better acting performance to come this year it will be astonishingly good.

carly burn

Watched 'war in the blood' on the BBC last night about the breakthrough cancer trial Cart T therapy.
It followed two patients through their journeys.
Real rollercoaster that was hard to watch at times.
 I normally avoid these shows and this bought back painful memories but it was really well filmed and I couldn't stop watching. The stuff these genetic scientists are doing is unbelievable.
As I say. Very difficult to watch at times but well worth it imo.

Croydon

ValleyGary said:

Stranger Things is superb. Been buzzing for this series.

I’ve only just started season one, 6 episodes in. Can’t believe how good it is.

Raith_C_Chattonell

I totally missed Dancing on the Edge when it first appeared on screen in 2013.  I did however, dig it out of the BBC iplayer where it is hiding - up until the 21st August.  

Loved the concept as we follow the talented Louis Lester band, (a black jazz band) in London during the early 30s. The band somehow build a great following among the elite of the establishment, which in turn brings fame and tragedy in equal measure.  Lots of big names in this series, I was particularly struck by the speaking voice of Stanley the music journalist (who sounded like David Bowie to me).  And speaking of voices, the lead singer Jessie Taylor was quite dazzling, surprised we've heard so little from her since. 

Really enjoyed it, would rather it wasn't quite so dark ... and old fool that I am, would have preferred a happier conclusion.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_cpljdE2Xo

  

eaststandmike

For all you Doc Martin fans they were filming a part of the new series on the beach we were on in North Cornwall today. Rumours were Martin Clunes had called it a day but I can confirm this is not true.

Fanny Fanackapan

ValleyGary said:

Stranger Things is superb. Been buzzing for this series.

Totally agree re series 1 & 2 but wondering whether you've caught up with the whole of series 3 yet ....

We finished the final episode last night and I must admit to being somewhat underwhelmed , sadly. 

Carter

Fanny Fanackapan said:

ValleyGary said:

Stranger Things is superb. Been buzzing for this series.

Totally agree re series 1 & 2 but wondering whether you've caught up with the whole of series 3 yet ....

We finished the final episode last night and I must admit to being somewhat underwhelmed , sadly. 

Dustin was again easily my favourite 

LargeAddick

carly burn said:

Watched 'war in the blood' on the BBC last night about the breakthrough cancer trial Cart T therapy.
It followed two patients through their journeys.
Real rollercoaster that was hard to watch at times.
 I normally avoid these shows and this bought back painful memories but it was really well filmed and I couldn't stop watching. The stuff these genetic scientists are doing is unbelievable.
As I say. Very difficult to watch at times but well worth it imo.

I totally agree. Hard to watch but the advances in medical science give real hope that one day soon cancer can be beaten.

LargeAddick

Really enjoying Big Little Lies, excellent acting, great script, can’t wait for the next episode.

golfaddick

eaststandmike said:

For all you Doc Martin fans they were filming a part of the new series on the beach we were on in North Cornwall today. Rumours were Martin Clunes had called it a day but I can confirm this is not true.

What beach Mike  ??

WHAddick

Just saw final episode of Sumner of rockets...series had a great build up , good story, well acted but the finale was a real let down. Disappointed. 

johnnybev1987

LargeAddick said:

Really enjoying Big Little Lies, excellent acting, great script, can’t wait for the next episode.

I preferred the first series, doesn't seem as dramatic this one. The nan annoys me too

SuedeAdidas

johnnybev1987 said:

LargeAddick said:

Really enjoying Big Little Lies, excellent acting, great script, can’t wait for the next episode.

I preferred the first series, doesn't seem as dramatic this one. The nan annoys me too

Nooooo...........Meryl Streep is superb in this series. 

I love the shallowness of Laura Dern's character too..........."I will not, not be rich"

johnnybev1987

SuedeAdidas said:

johnnybev1987 said:

LargeAddick said:

Really enjoying Big Little Lies, excellent acting, great script, can’t wait for the next episode.

I preferred the first series, doesn't seem as dramatic this one. The nan annoys me too

Nooooo...........Meryl Streep is superb in this series. 

I love the shallowness of Laura Dern's character too..........."I will not, not be rich"

I think its just her character and she is supposed to wind people like me up, really grates on me lol

quite like Shailene Woodley something about her

I think its a bit slower this season for me, still enjoy it but enjoyed Series 1 a lot more.

ValleyGary

Can’t believe The Warrior hasn’t had more hype around it. I thought it was superb.

eaststandmike

golfaddick said:

eaststandmike said:

For all you Doc Martin fans they were filming a part of the new series on the beach we were on in North Cornwall today. Rumours were Martin Clunes had called it a day but I can confirm this is not true.

What beach Mike  ??

Treyarnon Bay

PragueAddick

WHAddick said:

Just saw final episode of Sumner of rockets...series had a great build up , good story, well acted but the finale was a real let down. Disappointed. 

Watched the finale last night and have to agree with you. But at least we got to enjoy yet another masterclass from Timothy Spall, possibly my favourite living British actor.

seth plum

I thought Summer of Rockets was nice, and even the denouement was OK, but just after it finished I was more diverted than impressed.
However since it finished (and this might be about my generation) I have found myself frequently reflecting on some of the issues and dilemmas raised...the show has had a lingering quality which has quite surprised me.

SantaClaus

I've just finished Chernobyl. Brilliant drama. Can't wait for season 2.

Six-a-bag-of-nuts

Fanny Fanackapan said:

ValleyGary said:

Stranger Things is superb. Been buzzing for this series.

Totally agree re series 1 & 2 but wondering whether you've caught up with the whole of series 3 yet ....

We finished the final episode last night and I must admit to being somewhat underwhelmed , sadly. 

Have to agree Fanny. The intrigue, mystery and suspense of the first 2 series seemed to give way to kids TV rent-a-monster stuff.
To be fair I did watch it through and enjoyed it up to a point

Six-a-bag-of-nuts

Binge watched all of the latest seies of Killing Eve  last night.
Cracking stuff.

harveys_gardener

Six-a-bag-of-nuts said:

Binge watched all of the latest seies of Killing Eve  last night.
Cracking stuff.

Loved the bully scene.

PragueAddick

seth plum said:

I thought Summer of Rockets was nice, and even the denouement was OK, but just after it finished I was more diverted than impressed.
However since it finished (and this might be about my generation) I have found myself frequently reflecting on some of the issues and dilemmas raised...the show has had a lingering quality which has quite surprised me.

I agree with that too, Seth, for example the extent to which anti-semitism was pretty unremarkable behaviour within the "establishment" in the 50s. Very topical right now. 

SantaClaus

Jessie said:

SantaClaus said:

I've just finished Chernobyl. Brilliant drama. Can't wait for season 2.

Is there going to be a second season? I thought it was just a limited series?

Sorry Jessie, lame joke. 

carly burn

Just finished season 2 of Dark.
I love it. it's like Lost on steroids.

I haven't a scooby what's going on!

StigThundercock

seth plum said:

Barely a mention, but am I the only viewer who thinks Gentleman Jack is really good, with Susanne Jones absolutely excellent?

I've no idea but Gentleman Jack, starring Suranne Jones, was fine Sunday evening entertainment.  Ms Jones is quite the versatile performer.  Excellent contributions from Gemma Whelan, Timothy West and Sophie Rundle, to name but 3 of the top quality cast.

Addick Addict

Enjoyed the second series of Big Little Lies as much as the first but one of the things that made them both so interesting, in addition to the plot, the acting and the star studded cast is the soundtrack from Michael Kiwanuka's "Cold Little Heart" to Willie and Paula Nelson's version of CCR's "Have You Ever Seen The Rain?"