Yes, I have to say I thought Gemma Whelan was relatively poor and I didn't find Sheridan Smith up to her normal excellent standard. But it's all opinions.
Agree. Smith couldn't quite get the West Yorkshire tone consistently right. None of them felt particularly believable as actors in my opinion.
I have been watching the BBC documentary series Hospital on catch up and it's very impressive. Unlike 24 hours in A&E this doesn't sugar coat the problems of patients and the NHS.
The latest Scandinavian offering from More 4 entitled The Team starts on Friday at 9pm. Sounds good. 3 prostitutes killed in 3 different countries all shot in the eye and had a finger cut off. Hoping it can match the Bridge. Good eye candy as well.
Is this going to be like the recent Icelandic one where they show the first episode on TV and then leave us to watch the rest on All4 if we like it enough? Was it you who said the Icelandic one was a bit disappointing? I watched the first episode and wasn't thrilled enough to watch the rest.
The last three episodes of the Icelandic one pulled it back for me but I wouldn't recommend it like a bridge spiral killing braquo series. The team may not be subtitled. Not sure about how it will be shown. Will keep you posted.
Just watched the first episode of Legion. It has a really entertaining way of showing someone's view of the world through their mental health issues.
We're watching the first episode now. The other half hates Marvel stuff but I didn't tell her anything about the show and she's hooked.
I watched this last night. It's unlike anything else I've seen but there were hints in it that it is going to morph into an X-Men/Avengers type of thing. Impressed with the first one though.
It definitely went very 'Marvel' at the end. I liked the way they built up to it.
The second episode was very light on the 'Marvel'. I don't think it's going to be too obviously in the X-Men universe, despite that X in the O in the name and the mention of mutants. Introduced my son to it and he's really liking it, too.
The last three episodes of the Icelandic one pulled it back for me but I wouldn't recommend it like a bridge spiral killing braquo series. The team may not be subtitled. Not sure about how it will be shown. Will keep you posted.
We watched the first episode of Braquo. It just didn't do it in the way Spiral, The Bridge, etc., at least not for us. Does it get better or is that first ep. pretty much the standard?
Just watched the first episode of Legion. It has a really entertaining way of showing someone's view of the world through their mental health issues.
We're watching the first episode now. The other half hates Marvel stuff but I didn't tell her anything about the show and she's hooked.
I watched this last night. It's unlike anything else I've seen but there were hints in it that it is going to morph into an X-Men/Avengers type of thing. Impressed with the first one though.
It definitely went very 'Marvel' at the end. I liked the way they built up to it.
The second episode was very light on the 'Marvel'. I don't think it's going to be too obviously in the X-Men universe, despite that X in the O in the name and the mention of mutants. Introduced my son to it and he's really liking it, too.
It is in the X-Men universe. My son reliably informed me that he is Professor X's son.
Really enjoyed the 2nd series of No Offence on channel 4, not your regular Police / Detective series, but vey good. Plus that Elaine Cassidy of a proper sort.
Great American Train Journeys .. Portillo does the US .. trains play only a smallish role in what is essentially a homogenised potted history of American expansionism especially westward .. on iPlayer .. but if you wanna see them, the first episodes are being 'deleted' from next Wednesday
Anyone watched Tunnel? A series that brings together the English and French police at the start due to a body found in the channel tunnel. Have quite enjoyed it. esp the performance of Elise. Now on series 2.
Anyone watched Tunnel? A series that brings together the English and French police at the start due to a body found in the channel tunnel. Have quite enjoyed it. esp the performance of Elise. Now on series 2.
Am I right in thinking that this is just "the bridge" remade in English?
@PragueAddick the Team had a very promising start last night. Is on More 4 next week as well.
I watched it, and agree. Another good call from you, much appreciated.
For those who didn't catch it, it is about a series of related crimes in three different countries, so Europol gets involved to ensure the co-operation of the three national forces. I think the series will portray the difficulties of that co-operation as a sub-plot.
Well here is the funny thing. The three forces involved are the Danes (familiar actor in that role speaking mainly flawless English), the Germans, and the Belgians.
Guess which of the three are looking a bit dodgy? :-)
OJ .. Made in America .. insight into a very complex man and how American society reacted to race and fame during the 70s to 90s .. and possibly beyond
Just watched the first episode of Legion. It has a really entertaining way of showing someone's view of the world through their mental health issues.
We're watching the first episode now. The other half hates Marvel stuff but I didn't tell her anything about the show and she's hooked.
I watched this last night. It's unlike anything else I've seen but there were hints in it that it is going to morph into an X-Men/Avengers type of thing. Impressed with the first one though.
It definitely went very 'Marvel' at the end. I liked the way they built up to it.
The second episode was very light on the 'Marvel'. I don't think it's going to be too obviously in the X-Men universe, despite that X in the O in the name and the mention of mutants. Introduced my son to it and he's really liking it, too.
It is in the X-Men universe. My son reliably informed me that he is Professor X's son.
@kings hill addick Yes, I know it's in the X-Men universe and I know who Legion is in the comics. What I meant was, it doesn't look like the TV show will be making too much of it being in the X-Men universe.
Yes, it's based on 'the bridge'. However I haven't seen 'tunnel' so don't know how closely it follows the original plot.
Has anyone watched both The Bridge and Tunnel? I'm generally not bothered with remakes, although Wallander with Sir Kenneth was different enough from the originals to make it worth watching, so I'd be interested to hear if anyone thinks Tunnel is deserving of a look.
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Will certainly give this a try though.
Also getting back into Fortitude - up to ep 6 or 7 I think
Sorry to say I gave up on The Bridge because I just get pissed off with subtitles after a while.
For those who didn't catch it, it is about a series of related crimes in three different countries, so Europol gets involved to ensure the co-operation of the three national forces. I think the series will portray the difficulties of that co-operation as a sub-plot.
Well here is the funny thing. The three forces involved are the Danes (familiar actor in that role speaking mainly flawless English), the Germans, and the Belgians.
Guess which of the three are looking a bit dodgy? :-)
Unbelievable show, loved it.
I had to resort to looking at theories on t'internet.....