Curb Your Enthusiasm (now on NOW TV) is brilliant, been years since. saw any of it (must've been on C4). Not seen much of Seinfeld ever, which is now on C4, just a bit of series 1 which was okay, but certainly not CYE level. Which should I prioritise??
Both are excellent. Seinfeld is a little tamer but the stories are hilarious. Georges character in Seinfeld is based on Larry David
Seinfeld, imo, is the best comedy ever made. It gets better from season 2, really hits its stride in season 3 though.
Don't know if this has been mentioned, but been enjoying Locke and Key on Netflix - Based on the graphic novel - its pretty easy watching and enjoyable. Moves at a good pace as well
Not a 'new' tv series but only just watched S3 of 'Unforgotten' (Nicola Walker, Sanjeev Bhaskar police procedural) from late 2018 I think. Grisly central storyline and stellar performances from many in the cast. NW excellent as always but hers only one among several high quality turns from key and supporting cast members. Best thing ITV has put out in a very long time.
Curb Your Enthusiasm (now on NOW TV) is brilliant, been years since. saw any of it (must've been on C4). Not seen much of Seinfeld ever, which is now on C4, just a bit of series 1 which was okay, but certainly not CYE level. Which should I prioritise??
Both are excellent. Seinfeld is a little tamer but the stories are hilarious. Georges character in Seinfeld is based on Larry David
Seinfeld, imo, is the best comedy ever made. It gets better from season 2, really hits its stride in season 3 though.
Never 'got' Seinfeld, never saw where the comedy was supposed to be. The pared back version that is CYE is even worse: central premise a grumpy intolerant old arsehole making his life and everybody else's a misery by being grumpy, intolerant with no self awareness nor consideration for anybody else at all. We stumble across pr!cks like that all the time, why anyone would want to sit down and watch more with american accents and canned laughter is baffling.
Curb Your Enthusiasm (now on NOW TV) is brilliant, been years since. saw any of it (must've been on C4). Not seen much of Seinfeld ever, which is now on C4, just a bit of series 1 which was okay, but certainly not CYE level. Which should I prioritise??
Both are excellent. Seinfeld is a little tamer but the stories are hilarious. Georges character in Seinfeld is based on Larry David
Seinfeld, imo, is the best comedy ever made. It gets better from season 2, really hits its stride in season 3 though.
Never 'got' Seinfeld, never saw where the comedy was supposed to be. The pared back version that is CYE is even worse: central premise a grumpy intolerant old arsehole making his life and everybody else's a misery by being grumpy, intolerant with no self awareness nor consideration for anybody else at all. We stumble across pr!cks like that all the time, why anyone would want to sit down and watch more with american accents and canned laughter is baffling.
Did you...? Thought it was bang average. No real twist to it at all.
Definitely a different format. The main twist was planted earlier rather than in the final scene.
Looking forward to rewatching that one for sure.
worth listening to the podcast they do after each episode airs. Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton discuss all the details of the plot along with other ideas etc.
Just watched episode one of Full Steam Ahead on BBC2.
The program depicts the importance and significance of the introduction of the railway during Victorian times and the resultant cataclysmic changes brought about. Fantastic shots of the Ffestiniog small gauge (2 foot) railway and its transportation of slate. Onward distribution would then go to uk standard gauge which is (as all lifers already know) four feet eight and a half inches. Highlight for me was the gravity only 14 mile thrill ride of the slate train from quarry to port, which in its peak would be 120 carriages weighing 500 tons travelling at 15 mph. Phew.
This is a no miss show for all genuine lifers. Absolutely gagging for episode two.
Curb Your Enthusiasm (now on NOW TV) is brilliant, been years since. saw any of it (must've been on C4). Not seen much of Seinfeld ever, which is now on C4, just a bit of series 1 which was okay, but certainly not CYE level. Which should I prioritise??
Both are excellent. Seinfeld is a little tamer but the stories are hilarious. Georges character in Seinfeld is based on Larry David
Seinfeld, imo, is the best comedy ever made. It gets better from season 2, really hits its stride in season 3 though.
Never 'got' Seinfeld, never saw where the comedy was supposed to be. The pared back version that is CYE is even worse: central premise a grumpy intolerant old arsehole making his life and everybody else's a misery by being grumpy, intolerant with no self awareness nor consideration for anybody else at all. We stumble across pr!cks like that all the time, why anyone would want to sit down and watch more with american accents and canned laughter is baffling.
And there was me thinking how much like Larry David I was!!
Watching the back series of Inside No.9 on iPlayer, really enjoyed the one where they try to steal the painting. Only two lines spoken in the whole 30 mins, very funny.
Agree with a few comments about Jack Ryan. Really enjoyed it. Went through Treadstone on a few work journeys. Again, really good for Bourne fans.
Watched the first 4 episodes of Picard. It’s a series long story, rather than one off episodes. Might seem slow because of that, but it’s building nicely. Some really nice touches. As it’s only releasing episodes weekly, I’ve just started The Expanse as well.
Did you...? Thought it was bang average. No real twist to it at all.
The ‘twist’ was quietly hinted at in a 2 person conversation near the end. There was no set piece denouement or simplistic plot exposition. A moment’s inattention and it would have been missed.
I’m aware that Seinfeld and CYE were critically and commercially successful hence declaring I don’t “get” either one.
Just watched episode one of Full Steam Ahead on BBC2.
The program depicts the importance and significance of the introduction of the railway during Victorian times and the resultant cataclysmic changes brought about. Fantastic shots of the Ffestiniog small gauge (2 foot) railway and its transportation of slate. Onward distribution would then go to uk standard gauge which is (as all lifers already know) four feet eight and a half inches. Highlight for me was the gravity only 14 mile thrill ride of the slate train from quarry to port, which in its peak would be 120 carriages weighing 500 tons travelling at 15 mph. Phew.
This is a no miss show for all genuine lifers. Absolutely gagging for episode two.
Just had to change my underpants, what a story! What a wonderful run through, thanks Raith.
Does anyone know if Norsemen is coming back to Netflix soon? Pretty sure season 3 is out now but nothing on Netflix about it. Hope they haven't dropped it
Finished Dynasty yesterday, on Netflix, I have been watching it probably the last 1-2 months, I forget. Its only 2 seasons but 24 episodes in each. Really good, easy to watch, lots of drama. hard to describe other than its about a powerful and rich family, but lots of twists and turns/break ups deaths. I would definitely recommend it!
Next on the list The Witcher or Stranger, or Fleabag. Really busy this week (non stop pool) but any recommendations welcome
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Some really funny episodes. Surprised it didn't get bigger coverage
also Him and Her is the same writer as Mum, which is one of my absolute favourite series
worth listening to the podcast they do after each episode airs. Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton discuss all the details of the plot along with other ideas etc.
The program depicts the importance and significance of the introduction of the railway during Victorian times and the resultant cataclysmic changes brought about. Fantastic shots of the Ffestiniog small gauge (2 foot) railway and its transportation of slate. Onward distribution would then go to uk standard gauge which is (as all lifers already know) four feet eight and a half inches. Highlight for me was the gravity only 14 mile thrill ride of the slate train from quarry to port, which in its peak would be 120 carriages weighing 500 tons travelling at 15 mph. Phew.
This is a no miss show for all genuine lifers. Absolutely gagging for episode two.
Watched the first 4 episodes of Picard. It’s a series long story, rather than one off episodes. Might seem slow because of that, but it’s building nicely. Some really nice touches. As it’s only releasing episodes weekly, I’ve just started The Expanse as well.
another classic, fantastic stuff.
Finished Dynasty yesterday, on Netflix, I have been watching it probably the last 1-2 months, I forget. Its only 2 seasons but 24 episodes in each. Really good, easy to watch, lots of drama. hard to describe other than its about a powerful and rich family, but lots of twists and turns/break ups deaths. I would definitely recommend it!
Next on the list The Witcher or Stranger, or Fleabag. Really busy this week (non stop pool) but any recommendations welcome
Is holding our interest.
Flesh and Blood on ITV last night and for the next 3 nights had a promising first episode