OT: TV & Movie Suggestions

[ps241]

I was reluctant to take on Wrexham but just finished season 1 and I think they did a pretty good job of building a story.

Reynolds and McEhlhenney are successful for a reason.

 

[Howard Chuck]

Assume you mean Happy Valley still? Love the series.

That was fantastic. There are so many great tv shows on Brit box. During Covid we must have watched 30 different tv series. I like how they develop characters and storylines without having to rely on special effects etc. just thoughtful shows.

Shetland as mentioned was one of my favorites, the fall is a little older but great, line of duty, broadchurch was also one of my favorites.

Another one I highly recommend is Mr Inbetween.

 

[nobody imp0rtant]

"Motherf***ers are gonna get theirs. That's the plot."

Not that there's anything wrong with that.

 

[Buffdog]

Up to episode 7 of Reacher season 2. Honestly, it's pretty terrible. The first season was good till the last 2 or 3 episodes at which point it tipped the balance too far to the stupid end of the scale. This season mostly has carried on in that same manner. The big fight scenes aren't very well plotted out at all. Also, the "special investigators" are mostly just annoying.

They've stayed true to the books so I'm not sure what you were expecting

If you're looking for highly realistic (aka non-stupid) plot lines, you probably picked the wrong show - let alone genre

 

[Royale With Cheese]

Has anyone seen the first episode of True Detective season 4, the one set in Alaska?

 

[Howard Chuck]

Has anyone seen the first episode of True Detective season 4, the one set in Alaska?

Not yet, but season one might be my favorite season of any tv show.

 

[enuffidiotsalready]

still need to watch season 3 but they're both on my list (3 +4). i also thought season 2 was underrated, jmo; Rachel McAdams best work I've seen.

 

[imec]

I've recommended this before but, having just finished episode two of the third season, I'm doubling down.
Slow Horses - spy stories cracked by MI5 agents who have F'd up somewhere along the way and have been relegated to the bottom tier.
I'm almost certain the leader of the team is Sipowiz's (smarter) English cousin.
As Mr. Jagger (yes, that one) sings in the theme song, he's... "Surrounded by losers, misfits and boozers" (not unlike here, really )

I believe it's on Apple.

 

[Royale With Cheese]

Not yet, but season one might be my favorite season of any tv show.

Same!

 

[SensibleGuy]

They've stayed true to the books so I'm not sure what you were expecting

If you're looking for highly realistic (aka non-stupid) plot lines, you probably picked the wrong show - let alone genre

I haven' tread the books.

Yeah...I'm expecting dumb and unrealistic. But there's a threshold beyond which it's gets into the realm of "bad." I mean what are you suggesting? Just because it's a dumb action show it can't be bad? There's artistry involved in putting together a good action show just like there is in anything else. Sometimes it's done well and sometimes it's done less well. Like I said before, I liked the first 2/3 or so of the first season, but I felt like it lost steam after that and I actually wondered if maybe a show runner had left or something.

The first Die Hard movie? Utterly great. Most Steven Seagal movies? Utter crap. Just my opinion of course...

 

[JetsWillFly4Ever]

Has anyone seen the first episode of True Detective season 4, the one set in Alaska?

I watched episode 1.

Some cool things but definitely not perfect and definitely not season 1.

That being said, I'll definitely keep watching. The Alaska setting is really cool, at one point a character says 'it's only day 2 of night' which is wild thinking about. The constant darkness is unsettling as it always feels like it is night time. Jodie Foster is great as always.

 

[nobody imp0rtant]

Just because it's a dumb action show it can't be bad?

The only thing that can make a dumb action show bad is a low body count.

 

[SensibleGuy]

The only thing that can make a dumb action show bad is a low body count.

Well, body count matters...but I disagree. I've seen good dumb action shows and I've seen bad dumb action shows.

 

[Buffdog]

Well, body count matters...but I disagree. I've seen good dumb action shows and I've seen bad dumb action shows.

Have you watched Terminal List?

I'm curious what you think about that one vs Reacher. It also stays true to the novel

 

[SensibleGuy]

Have you watched Terminal List?

I'm curious what you think about that one vs Reacher. It also stays true to the novel

Nope, haven't seen that one.

 

[MrBoJangelz71]

I watched episode 1.

Some cool things but definitely not perfect and definitely not season 1.

That being said, I'll definitely keep watching. The Alaska setting is really cool, at one point a character says 'it's only day 2 of night' which is wild thinking about. The constant darkness is unsettling as it always feels like it is night time. Jodie Foster is great as always.

It felt more like I was watching an episode of Stranger Things, than I was watching a True Detective episode.

With that said it held my attention, will continue to watch it, but if you are expecting the feel of season one you will be disapointed

 

[JetsWillFly4Ever]

It felt more like I was watching an episode of Stranger Things, than I was watching a True Detective episode.

With that said it held my attention, will continue to watch it, but if you are expecting the feel of season one you will be disapointed

Yeah, that's about where I am with it too.

After watching S2/S3 of True Detective I know not to get my hopes up to it ever reaching the levels of season 1 again.

To be fair though, that is one of the best seasons of TV I have ever watched.

 

[AlphaLackey]

Anyone thinking of checking out I.S.S. today? Looks a bit generic but with at least a unique setting, and not gonna lie, Ariana deBose trying her hand at a thriller movie is a bit intriguing.

 

[nobody imp0rtant]

Trivia time...

Name an AMC series about an American that goes to France, has dealings with a bunch of nuns that end up murdered for their troubles, and a bunch of people are trying to get their hands on a young boy who may have abilities beyond the ordinary.

Note: There are two correct answers.

 

[buggs]

. "Surrounded by losers, misfits and boozers" (not unlike here, really )

Pleasure to be of service (on all three).

 

[AlphaLackey]

Update for those wondering: ISS was pretty poor. Not nearly enough tension, big plot twist resolved way too fast, completely unsatisfying ending.

 

[Jets 31]

Watching the miniseries on Netflix called Painkiller, watched the first episode and its very good. Man the US and making money at all costs never ceases to amaze , no matter how many people die or get hurt.

 

[Royale With Cheese]

Any fans of the anthology Fargo (the series, not the excellent film)?

Just finished season 5 and it is really something. The characters are so good and the story is wild.

 

[10Ducky10]

Any fans of the anthology Fargo (the series, not the excellent film)?

Just finished season 5 and it is really something. The characters are so good and the story is wild.

How did I not know there was a season 5?
Thanks for letting me know.

 

[Royale With Cheese]

How did I not know there was a season 5?
Thanks for letting me know.

I only heard about it when I saw it was nominated for some Golden Globes. You’ll love it!

You know the guy from those BMO ads? He’s in this season as a state trooper.