Found Yellowstone on the Peacock network. Season 1 is very interesting so far. Costner playing against type as a cattle/land baron in modern day Montana.
Finished "The Queen's Gambit" and enjoyed it. I was actually surprised by the ending, as it was not what I expected. I thought they'd leave it open for a easy second season. I've been a fan of Taylor-Joy since I saw "The Witch". She did a great job in "Gambit" and I expect her to go far.
Started Season 4 of "The Crown" now; enjoyable so far. The actress who plays Diana is amazing, in my opinion.
Homecoming - finding Season 2 better than season 1.
Finished Queens Gambit - thoroughly enjoyable and ended strong
New season of Letterkenny towards the end of December. I also intend to watch the new season of The Mandalorian.
@spo posted:New season of Letterkenny towards the end of December.
Thought their last season was the weakest of the entire series. But even that's better than most things on television.
Finished "The Crown" Season 4. Most enjoyable.
A very good documentary that opened my eyes in many ways. I'd love to hear some thoughts regarding the segment on Champagne. I found it fascinating and quite in line with my experience. Highly recommended.
Would appreciate other opinions on the scientist who narrated and created this film. I like strong, smart and confident women. This lady checks all the boxes in my world.
PH
Valley of Tears about the 1973 Yom Kippur War focusing on four small groups of Israeli soldiers, and some civilians, when Israel was caught off guard by attacks by Syria and Egypt. Though sometimes a little too melodramatic it's still riveting, and distressing, viewing. It's a sober reminder that even after the victory of 1967, less than six years later Israel was almost eradicated as a state. On HBO Max.
I've just finished Manhunt: Deadly Games miniseries on tv shows torrent sites. One of the best mini series I have ever watched. I wonder how precise it was to the actual facts. Really exemplifies how political, incompetent, and corrupt the FBI and media was and still often is.
Am currently watching Netflix's The Spy, starring Sascha Baron Cohen (who is also executive producer on the series).
We've blown through the first 3 seasons of the Crown in the last few weeks, looking forward to starting Season 4.
Warrior Nun on Netflix. Probably not everyone's cup of tea but we like it. Filmed entirely in Spain.
@bman posted:Warrior Nun on Netflix. Probably not everyone's cup of tea but we like it. Filmed entirely in Spain.
Looks interesting. Think I will take it out for a test drive. Thanks.
@brucehayes posted:Looks interesting. Think I will take it out for a test drive. Thanks.
Like many of the Netflix series we've watched, it gets better as it goes along.
Good to know,. Thanks.
@bman posted:Like many of the Netflix series we've watched, it gets better as it goes along.
Agreed all around. As I said elsewhere, if you are up to international Netflix, “Money Heist” (“Casa de Papel”) is worth a watch. It is the most popular non-English scripted show on Netflix worldwide. (Default is to watch it dubbed, but you can also ho yo settings to watch in Spanish with subtitles.)
It's a cookbook!
The best show on streaming that you're not watching:
Letterkenny
Season 9.
48 hour Columbo marathon on Sundance
We started Shitt’s Creek last night, quickly going through 4 episodes. I’m enjoying the quirkiness.
Happy to see truly Canadian shows appealing to those outside the country. You might also like Kim's Convenience then.
Flight Attendant: Enjoyed it. Trippy.
The Spy: Sacha Baron Cohen- enjoyed it very much
Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist was back this week for Season Two. One of the very few truly original shows on network TV with a great cast.
@bman posted:Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist was back this week for Season Two. One of the very few truly original shows on network TV with a great cast.
I haven't watched it, but from what I've seen I don't consider it original. Looks like it completely rips off the premise of Jonny Lee Miller's Eli Stone. Which was a great show, btw, and prematurely canceled.
@mneeley490 posted:I haven't watched it, but from what I've seen I don't consider it original. Looks like it completely rips off the premise of Jonny Lee Miller's Eli Stone. Which was a great show, btw, and prematurely canceled.
Agree that Eli Stone was a great show and prematurely cancelled. But I wouldn't say that Zoey is a complete rip-off though there are similarities. For one, the cast of Zoey sing their own versions of the songs and dance as well. And while Eli was yet another lawyer show, Zoey is set in a tech company. But Zoey is still a show we like a lot and I think some others would too - especially if they liked Eli Stone!
@bman posted:Agree that Eli Stone was a great show and prematurely cancelled. But I wouldn't say that Zoey is a complete rip-off though there are similarities. For one, the cast of Zoey since their own versions of the songs and dance as well. And while Eli was yet another lawyer show, Zoey is set in a tech company. But Zoey is still a show we like a lot and I think some others would too - especially if they liked Eli Stone!
Never watched Eli Stone - but we like Zoey's as well - Mary Steenburgen pretty much rules (in everything)
@jcocktosten posted:Never watched Eli Stone - but we like Zoey's as well - Mary Steenburgen pretty much rules (in everything)
I have been thinking about watching this. Jane Levy was great in "Suburgatory".
@winetarelli posted:I have been thinking about watching this. Jane Levy was great in "Suburgatory".
She was although I think we are the only people who ever watched that show.
We enjoyed it and there is more emotional depth than one would expect
I forgot all about Suburgatory - I also liked it.
@winetarelli posted:Agreed all around. As I said elsewhere, if you are up to international Netflix, “Money Heist” (“Casa de Papel”) is worth a watch. It is the most popular non-English scripted show on Netflix worldwide. (Default is to watch it dubbed, but you can also ho yo settings to watch in Spanish with subtitles.)
Two episodes left to watch in Part (Season?) 1 and we're enjoying this. Not sure how they made 4 parts out of a story like this.
@steve8 posted:Two episodes left to watch in Part (Season?) 1 and we're enjoying this. Not sure how they made 4 parts out of a story like this.
The second season starts a new chapter, iirc. I also seem to recall that the second season isn't quite as good as the first. But the third season is excellent (and a direct continuation of the second).
@bates40 posted:Flight Attendant: Enjoyed it. Trippy.
I kind of enjoyed it, but didn't love it. I definitely didn't think it was amazing, yet I watched each episode as soon as they came out. Agreed that it was very trippy.
I knocked out the two seasons of After Life on Netflix. Ricky Gervais show about a suicidal widower that was very funny/dark/emotional. I really liked it.
@azwiese posted:I kind of enjoyed it, but didn't love it. I definitely didn't think it was amazing, yet I watched each episode as soon as they came out. Agreed that it was very trippy.
I knocked out the two seasons of After Life on Netflix. Ricky Gervais show about a suicidal widower that was very funny/dark/emotional. I really liked it.
Couldn't make it past 15 minutes and I'm a Kaley Cuoco fanboy.
@winetarelli posted:The second season starts a new chapter, iirc. I also seem to recall that the second season isn't quite as good as the first. But the third season is excellent (and a direct continuation of the second).
I may have the seasons mixed up. Season 2 may be a continuation of season 1. And season 3 and 4 (and soon 5) are a new chapter in the characters’ lives.
Cobra Kai - Zabka was the best from the 80s. Karate Kid and Back to School - king of the 80s douches
@jcocktosten posted:Cobra Kai - Zabka was the best from the 80s. Karate Kid and Back to School - king of the 80s douches
Exactly! Just One of the Guys too.
@billhike posted:Exactly! Just One of the Guys too.
Cannot believe I left that off . . . What was I thinking?
Watched Bridgerton, season 1. Like Downton Abbey meets Hamilton, with some R-rated sex thrown in.
Staged
With Michael Sheen and David Tennant. Six 22 minute episodes. Tennant and Sheen play themselves. The premise: they were cast in a play prior to COVID, and the director wants to start rehearsing it over Zoom so they have a head start when things start to open up again.
Sheen and Tennant have great chemistry. A few fantastic cameos, too. Here's a short clip: