Great TV series - What are you watching now?

Alfisti · 06-26-2023, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Murf the Surf

So do I watch this tonight or Extraction 2?

I m a big fan of these three knuckleheads but this special seemed a bit of a tipping point. It's not bad TV, but felt very flat and TBH I fear the reason is Clarkson and May are just too old for a proper adventure. Clarkson especially seems bloated and struggling to keep up, fat jokes aside.

Again, it's worth watching but it just seems............ flat.

Murf the Surf · 06-26-2023, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Alfisti

I m a big fan of these three knuckleheads but this special seemed a bit of a tipping point. It's not bad TV, but felt very flat and TBH I fear the reason is Clarkson and May are just too old for a proper adventure. Clarkson especially seems bloated and struggling to keep up, fat jokes aside.

Again, it's worth watching but it just seems............ flat.

Agreed, they both seem to be running on empty and I suspect Hammond isn't far behind. They've been at this for a very long time and might need to change the approach or walk away while they're still relevant.

wdb · 06-26-2023, 08:40 AM

James May is still doing good TV. I recently watched some his toy-based stuff and enjoyed them.

I finished up The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel last week. It felt as though they rushed to get to the finish line in the last season. Even so there were a couple of really good episodes. It's definitely not a series for everyone but I laughed quite a bit. There are almost no unfunny lines; everything they say is trying to be a joke. Relentless.

I'm going back through the Harry Potter movies again currently. The acting really is as bad as I remembered, and the story lines still jump around or else wander like a drunk, but this time through I'm able to pick up more of the overall thread.

Smooth_Operator · 06-27-2023, 12:18 AM

Rewatching Better Call Saul now. Can't recommend it enough, and still great even when I know what happens to everybody

TXSTYLE · 06-27-2023, 04:27 PM

I am NOT in the least bit surprised.
I watched the very first episode with an open mind. It is pure garbage. The very dark direction the producers and Director decided to go is simply NOT appealing nor entertaining. I read a very interesting article somewhere recently about this. I believe it was Rolling Stone, about how there had to be multiple reshoots and how staff were "very uncomfortable" with certain requests and scenes.
But even without all of the controversy, it is trying too hard to be "controversial".
Good riddance...

mirob · 06-27-2023, 04:43 PM

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“Black Mirror” Season 6 is out. So far, I’m blah about it. Prior seasons were much better.

S6 is straight ass.

tcphoto · 06-28-2023, 07:51 PM

I just watched the first three spisodes of Hijack on AppleTV and am impressed.

Clark_Kent · 06-29-2023, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by tcphoto

I just watched the first three spisodes of Hijack on AppleTV and am impressed.

I'm on Episode 2. Seems decent so far. Curious to see which way they'll take it.

In other news, Warrior Season 3 is now streaming. Can't wait to start it!

Murf the Surf · 06-30-2023, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Clark_Kent

I'm on Episode 2. Seems decent so far. Curious to see which way they'll take it.

In other news, Warrior Season 3 is now streaming. Can't wait to start it!

I'm looking forward to Warrior season 3, really enjoyed the first 2. Started Witcher Season 3 last night, 2 episodes down and it's pretty good so far. Lots of action. I have Jack Ryan & Hijack in the cue and then Warrior I guess.

We started watching Sons of Anarchy last week and are done the first 2 seasons. My wife is really enjoying it, I watched it a few years ago. It's on pause while we catch up on the new releases.

tranquility · 07-01-2023, 12:29 AM

Finally, something decent to watch:
Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities

TXSTYLE · 07-01-2023, 01:11 AM

INVASION. An Apple TV original.

3 episodes in and pretty solid.

Clark_Kent · 07-01-2023, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by TXSTYLE

INVASION. An Apple TV original.

3 episodes in and pretty solid.

Thanks. Trailer looked solid, I'll have to check it.

Clark_Kent · 07-02-2023, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by TXSTYLE

INVASION. An Apple TV original.

3 episodes in and pretty solid.

I'm now on episode 3. It's a slow burn but just enough is happening to keep me engaged. This show has potential, fingers crossed they don't ruin it. Which episode are you on now? Without spoilers what are your thoughts?

TXSTYLE · 07-03-2023, 02:57 PM

American Gladiators and Anna Nicole Smith Documentaries on Netflix. Both really good.

bigrum · 07-03-2023, 03:36 PM

I didn't think the latest season of Black Mirror was THAT bad... Just glad to see them put something out after all these years.

I liked Unprisoned, especially the full frontal view of Sue Ellen Mischke from Seinfeld.

T0RM3NT · 07-03-2023, 05:15 PM

If any of you are into sports like F1, Golf, Tennis, or Cycling there are some entertaining shows/documentaries on Netflix.

F1: Formula 1: Drive to Survive

Golf: Full Swing

Tennis: Break Point

Cycling: Tour de France: Unchained

I think they all were pretty good.

Murf the Surf · 07-03-2023, 05:34 PM

Watched the first two episodes of Jack Ryan season 4 last night. So for so good.

Clark_Kent · 07-03-2023, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by T0RM3NT

If any of you are into sports like F1, Golf, Tennis, or Cycling there are some entertaining shows/documentaries on Netflix.

F1: Formula 1: Drive to Survive

Golf: Full Swing

Tennis: Break Point

Cycling: Tour de France: Unchained

I think they all were pretty good.

I had to put down Drive to Survive. It lost its luster after Season 2.

TXSTYLE · 07-04-2023, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Clark_Kent

I'm now on episode 3. It's a slow burn but just enough is happening to keep me engaged. This show has potential, fingers crossed they don't ruin it. Which episode are you on now? Without spoilers what are your thoughts?

Agreed. Actually it was getting too slow for me until episode 5.
It picks up but now I'm committed with so much time watching.
Si much more potential. The added Drama from the Asian girl and the New York wife/mom, has annoyed me.

Clark_Kent · 07-04-2023, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by TXSTYLE

Agreed. Actually it was getting too slow for me until episode 5.
It picks up but now I'm committed with so much time watching.
Si much more potential. The added Drama from the Asian girl and the New York wife/mom, has annoyed me.

I'm with you. I'm on Episode 7 now. I'll for sure finish it, too much time invested and it's good enough. Season 2 starts next month so good timing on watching this one.

I'm just now getting back to Apple TV+. I started watching it early on (2020) and there just wasn't enough programming at the time so I put it down. They've clearly ramped up so I'm back. Seems to have some decent content. I recently finished The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey. It was solid. Looking forward to exploring other content on the platform. Let me know if you have any recommendations.

Th3DarkSide · 07-04-2023, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Clark_Kent

I'm with you. I'm on Episode 7 now. I'll for sure finish it, too much time invested and it's good enough. Season 2 starts next month so good timing on watching this one.

I'm just now getting back to Apple TV+. I started watching it early on (2020) and there just wasn't enough programming at the time so I put it down. They've clearly ramped up so I'm back. Seems to have some decent content. I recently finished The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey. It was solid. Looking forward to exploring other content on the platform. Let me know if you have any recommendations.

Check out Silo. Very Good. We finished it last night and season two is already green lighted.

Clark_Kent · 07-04-2023, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Th3DarkSide

Check out Silo. Very Good. We finished it last night and season two is already green lighted.

Will do, thanks!

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TXSTYLE "Salud" 14612 Rep 4,814 Posts Drives: F01 & F15 / Mineral White Join Date: May 2013 Location: The GYM! (The Burbs - N TX) iTrader: (0)	I am NOT in the least bit surprised. I watched the very first episode with an open mind. It is pure garbage. The very dark direction the producers and Director decided to go is simply NOT appealing nor entertaining. I read a very interesting article somewhere recently about this. I believe it was Rolling Stone, about how there had to be multiple reshoots and how staff were "very uncomfortable" with certain requests and scenes. But even without all of the controversy, it is trying too hard to be "controversial". Good riddance... Attached Images
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TXSTYLE "Salud" 14612 Rep 4,814 Posts Drives: F01 & F15 / Mineral White Join Date: May 2013 Location: The GYM! (The Burbs - N TX) iTrader: (0)	INVASION. An Apple TV original. 3 episodes in and pretty solid.
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TXSTYLE "Salud" 14612 Rep 4,814 Posts Drives: F01 & F15 / Mineral White Join Date: May 2013 Location: The GYM! (The Burbs - N TX) iTrader: (0)	American Gladiators and Anna Nicole Smith Documentaries on Netflix. Both really good.
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