New Tv series (REMEMBER: No Spoilers)

Chunes

I watched the "I Am Not Your Guru" documentary on Netflix, thinking it would be an interesting look at the cult of self-help seminars. It was not that at all. But it was completely gripping.

Glovepup

All_Thaid_Up said:

Not sure it has come out in the UK, but I am enjoying Preacher. Its based on the 90's comic, although it is set prior to the comic at this point (probably to save on budget). The Pilot episode jumps around a bit but was very enjoyable, but the rest of the series is alot slower. It has been renewed for a 2nd season in the US so it should get alot more interesting.

It's on Amazon Prime Video.

ValleyGary

Stu_of_Kunming said:

AddicksAddict said:

Stu_of_Kunming said:

NomadicAddick said:

Also just started season 3 of power. Not the best series you will ever see but highly entertaining if you like that American hood gangster stuff. Produced by 50 cent haha!

Going to give Gomorra a try next definitely.

I enjoyed season 1, it went downhill pretty fast after that, imo.


I also just finished The Man in the High Castle......

What a load of shite, the last 5 minutes left me wanting to throw my TV out the window.

I gave up on TMITHC after about six episodes. Very well shot, etc., excellent premise, but for some reason it bored me.

I really enjoyed the first 4 episodes, I think the idea is a good one, something just went really wrong.

Im gonna give the second series a go and see where they go with it. If it gets too 'supernatural' then i'll bin it off.

Stu_of_Kunming

There's gonna be a 2nd season? How?



*****spoiler******



a different f****** dream?

Curb_It

Did anyone watch Saddam goes to Hollywood last night? flipping bizarre! I think a movie should be made of the making of the movie, which was never seen.

Bournemouth Addick

All_Thaid_Up said:

Not sure it has come out in the UK, but I am enjoying Preacher. Its based on the 90's comic, although it is set prior to the comic at this point (probably to save on budget). The Pilot episode jumps around a bit but was very enjoyable, but the rest of the series is alot slower. It has been renewed for a 2nd season in the US so it should get alot more interesting.

I've spent most of the first series trying to think where I knew the Irish vampire from. Eventually Googled and realised it's Woody from This is England. Kicked myself for not realising that.

So many Brit's getting parts in US dramas these days.

All_Thaid_Up

Bournemouth Addick said:

All_Thaid_Up said:

Not sure it has come out in the UK, but I am enjoying Preacher. Its based on the 90's comic, although it is set prior to the comic at this point (probably to save on budget). The Pilot episode jumps around a bit but was very enjoyable, but the rest of the series is alot slower. It has been renewed for a 2nd season in the US so it should get alot more interesting.

I've spent most of the first series trying to think where I knew the Irish vampire from. Eventually Googled and realised it's Woody from This is England. Kicked myself for not realising that.

So many Brit's getting parts in US dramas these days.

Yeah I enjoy his character, would love to see a series just about him tbh.

ValleyGary

Stu_of_Kunming said:

There's gonna be a 2nd season? How?



*****spoiler******



a different f****** dream?

http://www.denofgeek.com/us/tv/the-man-in-the-high-castle/251495/the-man-in-the-high-castle-season-2-first-trailer-production-details-release-date

Northstandpieeater

All_Thaid_Up said:

Bournemouth Addick said:

All_Thaid_Up said:

Not sure it has come out in the UK, but I am enjoying Preacher. Its based on the 90's comic, although it is set prior to the comic at this point (probably to save on budget). The Pilot episode jumps around a bit but was very enjoyable, but the rest of the series is alot slower. It has been renewed for a 2nd season in the US so it should get alot more interesting.

I've spent most of the first series trying to think where I knew the Irish vampire from. Eventually Googled and realised it's Woody from This is England. Kicked myself for not realising that.

So many Brit's getting parts in US dramas these days.

Yeah I enjoy his character, would love to see a series just about him tbh.

Or as he is otherwise known 'Eli Dingle' from Emmerdale

i_b_b_o_r_g

Giving The Live And The Dead a go again the night

Six-a-bag-of-nuts

Barely maintained interest throughout the first season of Wayward Pines.
Wasn't going to bother with series 2, but so glad I did.
Knocks series 1 into a cocked hat.
I' m finding it rivetting and there are so many ways it could play out now.
Great stuff

Fanny Fanackapan

Six-a-bag-of-nuts said:

Barely maintained interest throughout the first season of Wayward Pines.
Wasn't going to bother with series 2, but so glad I did.
Knocks series 1 into a cocked hat.
I' m finding it rivetting and there are so many ways it could play out now.
Great stuff

We're enjoying it too.

Kenny Achampong

Have any of the Oz based Addicks watched any of the 'Kettering Incident' on Foxtel, with the delightful Elizabeth Debicki?

Sort of a Twin Peaks crossed with True Detective, solely shot in rural Tasmania, which in itself gives the series an other worldly feel.

Also one of those shows that just when you feel it is losing momentum, it will burst back into life with barely disguised relish.

Well worth a watch IMHO.

PragueAddick

Scandi fans, I recommend "Occupied". It's Norwegian and depicts a Russian "invasion" of Norway, not with tanks as happened here in 1968, more subtle than that, but definitely one I am keeping away from the wife, it would give her nightmares. It's based on a Jo Nesbo "concept", and apparently the real life Russians are very pissed off with it. It's actually quite subtle and thoughtful, with the EU portrayed as being on the wrong side too. I'm up to episode 3 and racing through it.

By contrast I must say that I will struggle to finish "The Out-laws" the Belgian series, after enjoying it early on.

Exiled_Addick

PragueAddick said:

Scandi fans, I recommend "Occupied". It's Norwegian and depicts a Russian "invasion" of Norway, not with tanks as happened here in 1968, more subtle than that, but definitely one I am keeping away from the wife, it would give her nightmares. It's based on a Jo Nesbo "concept", and apparently the real life Russians are very pissed off with it. It's actually quite subtle and thoughtful, with the EU portrayed as being on the wrong side too. I'm up to episode 3 and racing through it.

By contrast I must say that I will struggle to finish "The Out-laws" the Belgian series, after enjoying it early on.

Haven't tried it yet, but a Czech friend of mine highly recommended it to me, although he is about 40 so not old enough to remember 1968.

On a Scandi-noir note, series 4 of the Bridge due to start filming in November. Can't wait for it to air.

Valley11

Just started Ray Donovan. Pretty good.

Covered End

500 Questions. What a load of shite.

MrOneLung

Valley11 said:

Just started Ray Donovan. Pretty good.

Just added to my Amazon prime watchlist.
And Vikings
And Walking Dead.

We have just watched first four series (not seasons grr) of Homeland in the last month and enjoyed it, even if a not far fetched occasionally.

moutuakilla

Just started "Stranger Things" and "The Night Of" - they are both great so far and would highly recommend.

v brief insight:

Night of - murder mystery

Stranger Things - think super 8 but with some horror thrown in.

Bedsaddick

Watched the first six episodes of "The Night Of " - absolutely brilliant viewing.

Bedsaddick

Valley11 said:

Just started Ray Donovan. Pretty good.

Brilliant series . You are in for a treat .

Stu_of_Kunming

Really enjoyed 'The Last Kingdom' watched it all in a couple of days.

guinnessaddick

moutuakilla said:

Just started "Stranger Things" and "The Night Of" - they are both great so far and would highly recommend.

v brief insight:

Night of - murder mystery

Stranger Things - think super 8 but with some horror thrown in.

Watched the first of the night of, thought it was a bit slow. Strangely wanted to watch the second one. Will try to watch the rest as it was gripping, Howe watched while at my cousins' on his box, not sure what channel it was on.

ricky_otto

Bedsaddick said:

Valley11 said:

Just started Ray Donovan. Pretty good.

Brilliant series . You are in for a treat .

+1 for Ray Donovan. Little bit disappointed with the current season though.

PragueAddick

Exiled_Addick said:

PragueAddick said:

Scandi fans, I recommend "Occupied". It's Norwegian and depicts a Russian "invasion" of Norway, not with tanks as happened here in 1968, more subtle than that, but definitely one I am keeping away from the wife, it would give her nightmares. It's based on a Jo Nesbo "concept", and apparently the real life Russians are very pissed off with it. It's actually quite subtle and thoughtful, with the EU portrayed as being on the wrong side too. I'm up to episode 3 and racing through it.

By contrast I must say that I will struggle to finish "The Out-laws" the Belgian series, after enjoying it early on.

Haven't tried it yet, but a Czech friend of mine highly recommended it to me, although he is about 40 so not old enough to remember 1968.

On a Scandi-noir note, series 4 of the Bridge due to start filming in November. Can't wait for it to air.

Yep for a Czech (of any age) it is all too believeable; although the portrayal of "Russians" is far from Hollywood cartoon baddie.

Great news about The Bridge. Also checked "Spiral", they are currently shooting and plan on 7 months for it. But that suggests neither will be ready to darken our darkest nights of winter...

Sillybilly

Dunno if it's been covered before but just discovered the Strain. Can't decide whether it's utter chuff or not but its compelling in and undemanding in a collapse on the sofa after a late night in the office sort of way.

Also the Last Ship which most definitely is utter chuff but for some bizarre reason I'm hooked.

eaststandmike

ricky_otto said:

Bedsaddick said:

Valley11 said:

Just started Ray Donovan. Pretty good.

Brilliant series . You are in for a treat .

+1 for Ray Donovan. Little bit disappointed with the current season though.

I used to really enjoy Ray Donovan but have given up on this season, absolute dross.

ricky_otto

eaststandmike said:

ricky_otto said:

Bedsaddick said:

Valley11 said:

Just started Ray Donovan. Pretty good.

Brilliant series . You are in for a treat .

+1 for Ray Donovan. Little bit disappointed with the current season though.

I used to really enjoy Ray Donovan but have given up on this season, absolute dross.

Yep, been really lame.

Glovepup

HBO special The Night Of and Stranger things on Netflix have got my full attention right now as well as Mr Robot.

SantaClaus

Inside Amy Schumer is the funniest thing I've watched for a long time. My sense of humour is pretty messed up though so I'm probably in a minority on this one.