Foreign language: Tehran. Couldn’t be more current - it is an Israeli series about an agent undercover in Iran. I didn’t find it very bias and was just very eye opening and liked characters from both ‘sides’. First two series on Apple TV but series 3 isn’t and was halted due to October 7th etc. Series 3 has aired in Israel though and you can find it elsewhere online. If you like modern day espionage - this is one for you.
Would love to know any other recommendations people have for these types of series? I’m thinking Homeland, Fauda, Day of the Jakal, Deutschland 83, Le Burreau etc.
Homeland is great, with English actors who you wouldn't guess were Brits. Ditto The Wire. Sopranos a classic, the two thugs tempted into a snowy forest in inadequate clothing is a favourite but also the sub-titled Spiral, the Bridge, and the Killing. Under the radar We Hunt Together, Hermione Corfield is gorgeous.
The Spy with Sasha Baron-Cohen excellent in a straight role as an Israeli agent undercover in Syria. Really good.
The Danny Dyer episode is incredible. The song at the end that they all join in on brought a tear to the eye. Not an easy thing to do when I am dead inside.
I've really been enjoying The Gold, although it does feel slightly weird having my childhood era featuring in a period drama. While series 2 is a lot more fictional than series 1, the Charlie Miller character appears to be partly based on Charlie Wilson, who was one of the Great Train Robbers - my Dad used to work with one of his cousins, so recognised some of the elements of his story.
Although while he did lose a couple of million quid of the money, I have my doubts that it was by getting scammed by a pretty woman in an airport lounge bar
I'm close to giving up on s2. I really enjoyed s1 but I'm struggling with some of the new characters and story lines
Untamed on Netflix - 3 episodes in and really liking it. Eric Bana is good and the scenery etc is stunning. Hopefully keeps it up till the end.
I'm on the second episode and enjoying it. What has tainted it for me is i caught a headline/click bait article comparing it to true detective. Its nothing like True Detective, its beautifully shot, made me shit myself in the opening scene and Eric Bana is awesome but it is not comparable to True Detective
Also watching ‘Smoke’ on Apple TV, with Taron Eggerton. It’s one episode a week, so not sure if it’s that making it feel drawn out or that it’s just slow. There has been some good twists and advise not to research into it until you’ve watched at least the first two episodes (it’s based on a real person).
Also watching ‘Smoke’ on Apple TV, with Taron Eggerton. It’s one episode a week, so not sure if it’s that making it feel drawn out or that it’s just slow. There has been some good twists and advise not to research into it until you’ve watched at least the first two episodes (it’s based on a real person).
Been all over this, haven't seen any of the twists coming. Taron Egerton and the station chief who is a sweary Ned Flanders are brilliant. Im glad you have said its based on a real person so I can avoid spoilers
Also watching ‘Smoke’ on Apple TV, with Taron Eggerton. It’s one episode a week, so not sure if it’s that making it feel drawn out or that it’s just slow. There has been some good twists and advise not to research into it until you’ve watched at least the first two episodes (it’s based on a real person).
Been all over this, haven't seen any of the twists coming. Taron Egerton and the station chief who is a sweary Ned Flanders are brilliant. Im glad you have said its based on a real person so I can avoid spoilers
Seems like we enjoy watching the same shit, so any suggestions most welcome.
There is a series called Kingdom, set around a family-run MMA gym. Brilliant, anything with Paul Walter Hauser in I'll watch. He's in a series with Taron Edgerton called black bird that I enjoyed. Other notable series I recommend are
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There is a series called Kingdom, set around a family-run MMA gym. Brilliant, anything with Paul Walter Hauser in I'll watch. He's in a series with Taron Edgerton called black bird that I enjoyed. Other notable series I recommend are
Lioness Mayans MC The Agency Slow Horses Tulsa King Mayor of Kingstown
Paul Walter Hauser is brilliant... Likewise I'll watch anything he's in, and think he'll be good as Mole Man in Fantastic Four
Watched a film with him staring in called "the Luckiest Man in America" the other week which was really good
There is a series called Kingdom, set around a family-run MMA gym. Brilliant, anything with Paul Walter Hauser in I'll watch. He's in a series with Taron Edgerton called black bird that I enjoyed. Other notable series I recommend are
Lioness Mayans MC The Agency Slow Horses Tulsa King Mayor of Kingstown
I’ve seen BlackBird, Slow Horses and Tulsa King but will check out the others. Half my problem is picking something the missus keeps interest in.
There is a series called Kingdom, set around a family-run MMA gym. Brilliant, anything with Paul Walter Hauser in I'll watch. He's in a series with Taron Edgerton called black bird that I enjoyed. Other notable series I recommend are
Lioness Mayans MC The Agency Slow Horses Tulsa King Mayor of Kingstown
I’ve seen BlackBird, Slow Horses and Tulsa King but will check out the others. Half my problem is picking something the missus keeps interest in.
Seen Justified? That'll keep the missus interest...
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Danny Dyer is sometimes labelled marmite, but he’s a fucking decent human being.
never would have watched it but glad I did.
as well as the 4 episodes on itv there is also the original pilot with Michael Sheen on iPlayer
Franetic as always. Great watch
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Watched a film with him staring in called "the Luckiest Man in America" the other week which was really good