Into season 2 of The Leftovers. A bingeable show if you are in the mood to binge. Season 2 is better than Season 1 so far (after 1st 4 episodes). There is better stuff out there, but I am interested to see where this is going. Lindelof (Lost) produces & writes (along with book author Perrotta). I enjoyed Lost and this has some similar influences/feel, but the final season 3 just finished up on HBO so I am not sure they will get to a satisfying conclusion. Can move rather slowly, but has good character building with decent acting sprinkled in.
Update: Just finished season two- so much better than season one. If you're a Lost fan, watch.
quote:Originally posted by sunnylea57:
The season finale of Better Call Saul was very well done. And sad.
+1
On a brighter note, season 2 of Preacher starts Sunday.
Just started season 5 for House of Cards.
I've just started watching old episodes of Magnum, P.I.. What a great show that was, with excellent characters. The interplay between Magnum and Higgins is what made this show so great, along with Magnum's "everyman", down-to-earth character.
Finally caught up with episode 8 of the new Twin Peaks.
If you're expecting linear storytelling, you'll be disappointed. But wow. That was a wild and stunningly beautiful 60 minutes of surrealism. I can safely say that nothing like that has ever been seen on TV.
If you're expecting linear storytelling, you'll be disappointed. But wow. That was a wild and stunningly beautiful 60 minutes of surrealism. I can safely say that nothing like that has ever been seen on TV.
Doctor Who Season finale - how I will miss you Peter Capaldi
quote:Originally posted by Jcocktosten:
Doctor Who Season finale - how I will miss you Peter Capaldi
No spoilers please!
And you will get him one more time on the Christmas show, no?
quote:Originally posted by bman:quote:Originally posted by Jcocktosten:
Doctor Who Season finale - how I will miss you Peter Capaldi
No spoilers please!
And you will get him one more time on the Christmas show, no?
Correct on Christmas as far as I am aware and no spoilers - widely known this was his last season - great episodes though
quote:Originally posted by Jcocktosten:quote:Originally posted by bman:quote:Originally posted by Jcocktosten:
Doctor Who Season finale - how I will miss you Peter Capaldi
No spoilers please!
And you will get him one more time on the Christmas show, no?
Correct on Christmas as far as I am aware and no spoilers - widely known this was his last season - great episodes though
I'm 4 episodes behind and probably won't catch up for a while. Happy to have discovered another Whovian!
Watched the first episode of Margaret Atwood's The Handmaid's Tale last night. Harrowing, disturbing and riveting viewing. Elizabeth Moss gives such a subtle, nuanced performance. This is the kind of adult filmmaking that you just don't get in theatres these days.
Ozark
This is great.
This is great.
quote:Originally posted by sunnylea57:
Watched the first episode of Margaret Atwood's The Handmaid's Tale last night. Harrowing, disturbing and riveting viewing. Elizabeth Moss gives such a subtle, nuanced performance. This is the kind of adult filmmaking that you just don't get in theatres these days.
Somethings are just too hard to watch; couldn't bring myself to watch the second episode.
Just finished this past season of the Americans. Probably my least favorite season as nothing really advanced but still a great show and like nothing else on tv.
Binged Season 3 of Bosch this weekend - very enjoyable
quote:Originally posted by Jcocktosten:
Binged Season 3 of Bosch this weekend - very enjoyable
Just finished season one. I know I am late to the game, but I liked it. Will be watching the other two seasons.
Not sure what the definition of "binge watching" is, but I can't watch more than 2 shows at a time.
quote:Originally posted by irwin:quote:Originally posted by Jcocktosten:
Binged Season 3 of Bosch this weekend - very enjoyable
Just finished season one. I know I am late to the game, but I liked it. Will be watching the other two seasons.
Not sure what the definition of "binge watching" is, but I can't watch more than 2 shows at a time.
We watched episodes 4-10 over the weekend. That meets my definition
quote:Originally posted by GlennK:
Just finished this past season of the Americans. Probably my least favorite season as nothing really advanced but still a great show and like nothing else on tv.
Isn't this the last season? That's what I had heard. I guess I was hoping for some conclusion to the several story threads. I've not watched season 5 yet, just finishing season 4 on Amazon Prime.
quote:Originally posted by JCT1000:quote:Originally posted by GlennK:
Just finished this past season of the Americans. Probably my least favorite season as nothing really advanced but still a great show and like nothing else on tv.
Isn't this the last season? That's what I had heard. I guess I was hoping for some conclusion to the several story threads. I've not watched season 5 yet, just finishing season 4 on Amazon Prime.
Season 6 will be the final one - airing next spring.
American Greed. Next Monday they profile John Fox & the demise of Premiere Cru.
We are enjoying Preacher. Each episode weirder than the one before, while raising existential questions (if you look hard enough) amongst the humour and the gore.
quote:Originally posted by GlennK:
Just finished this past season of the Americans. Probably my least favorite season as nothing really advanced but still a great show and like nothing else on tv.
My feelings exactly. Watched episode 1 of sinner last night on demand and has potential. I love Jessica Biel. Starting Bosch tonight. #slowtvsummer
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Finally getting around to trying this. It's fantastic, and great slams about Indiana (where I live). I haven't seen 30 Rock, but my GF tells me the pacing/production are similar (both Tina Fey productions).
quote:Originally posted by Rothko:
I've just started watching old episodes of Magnum, P.I.. What a great show that was, with excellent characters. The interplay between Magnum and Higgins is what made this show so great, along with Magnum's "everyman", down-to-earth character.
Did you see the sunrise this morning?
Some good Nordic Noir over the last several months.
Fortitude
Trapped
River
In Order of Disappearance
Department Q
The Lava Field
Fortitude
Trapped
River
In Order of Disappearance
Department Q
The Lava Field
quote:Originally posted by Primordialsoup:quote:Originally posted by Rothko:
I've just started watching old episodes of Magnum, P.I.. What a great show that was, with excellent characters. The interplay between Magnum and Higgins is what made this show so great, along with Magnum's "everyman", down-to-earth character.
Did you see the sunrise this morning?
OMG. Best...line...ever!
The 100: Several months ago, I watched an episode, bailed out on it, then met a cosplaying kid at our local Gen Con event who was dressed as a show character, who told me "stick with it," so I did, and am really enjoying it. The script isn't amazing, but it's well acted and edited, and all of the storylines are winners. Worth a look if you like the post-apocalyptic survivor genre. It really finds its legs about halfway through season one.
CURB Your Enthusiasm is back on HBO starting in October. Cannot wait!
Ken Burns' new documentary, The Vietnam War kicks off tomorrow night. I have the DVR set. Anyone else going to watch? It's received some pretty rave reviews so far.
PH
PH
Thanks for the reminder. I've enjoyed many of his documentaries. On PBS?
quote:Originally posted by PurpleHaze:
Ken Burns' new documentary, The Vietnam War kicks off tomorrow night. I have the DVR set. Anyone else going to watch? It's received some pretty rave reviews so far.
PH
I find Ken Burns documentaries fascinating, but somehow at the same time, they put me to sleep.
quote:Originally posted by DoubleD:
Thanks for the reminder. I've enjoyed many of his documentaries. On PBS?
Yup.
PH
quote:Originally posted by mneeley490:
I find Ken Burns documentaries fascinating, but somehow at the same time, they put me to sleep.
Coffee.
This one's supposed to be very well done. PH
quote:Originally posted by Shane T.:
Ozark
This is great.
Watching this week. 1/2 way through. Oretty good. I like most of Jason Batemen's work. Kind of a comic everyman- funny in an understated way. Arrested Development was great.
quote:Originally posted by PurpleHaze:
Ken Burns' new documentary, The Vietnam War kicks off tomorrow night. I have the DVR set. Anyone else going to watch? It's received some pretty rave reviews so far.
PH
I've been looking forward to this and plan on watching over time via on-demand. Any initial thoughts?
quote:Originally posted by billhike:quote:Originally posted by PurpleHaze:
Ken Burns' new documentary, The Vietnam War kicks off tomorrow night. I have the DVR set. Anyone else going to watch? It's received some pretty rave reviews so far.
PH
I've been looking forward to this and plan on watching over time via on-demand. Any initial thoughts?
Thus far, excellent IMO.
quote:Originally posted by billhike:quote:Originally posted by PurpleHaze:
Ken Burns' new documentary, The Vietnam War kicks off tomorrow night. I have the DVR set. Anyone else going to watch? It's received some pretty rave reviews so far.
PH
I've been looking forward to this and plan on watching over time via on-demand. Any initial thoughts?
Through 2 episodes. Agree with w+a. Very good so far.
PH
Just finished a binge through all episodes of Sherlock from the BBC and loved it. I watched a piece of The Vietnam War last night and it was well done - will pick it up for a binge shortly.
quote:Originally posted by PurpleHaze:quote:Originally posted by DoubleD:
Thanks for the reminder. I've enjoyed many of his documentaries. On PBS?
Yup.
PH
Very good series.
The Deuce on HBO- the Pilot was slightly shorter than the Civil War, but intriguing as the characters get identified and set.
quote:Originally posted by Vino Bevo:
Just finished a binge through all episodes of Sherlock from the BBC and loved it. I watched a piece of The Vietnam War last night and it was well done - will pick it up for a binge shortly.
The final episode of Sherlock was crazy good.