TV Series

[JimmyJeffers]

The book is much better.

Yeah I can imagine that. Some of these shows you watch you won’t even remember in a few months. This is one of them.

 

[COYBL25]

Yeah I can imagine that. Some of these shows you watch you won’t even remember in a few months. This is one of them.

The problem with the Scandi Noir stuff, is that there`s been some real top quality stuff over the years, so you have to get it spot on or it just looks average. This is is one of them.

 

[Joey66]

Anyone tried Landscapers?

I'm a sucker for a true(ish) story.

Acting is very very good.

Quite funny and poignant.

Just fell asleep watching the first episode - come to bed it looked okish

 

[coollino]

Oh man, the 2nd series of In My Skin gets grim

 

[Maxwell]

I finished series 5 of Better Call Saul last night. A great series, and I really enjoyed getting to know Mike’s character in more depth, and of course Saul.

I think I still I prefer Breaking Bad. BCS is probably more complete but BB was darker and had me on the edge of my seat more. Although I think that’s partially down to already knowing the fate of some of the characters with it being a prequel.

I've just finished S4 of BCS.

Taken me absolutely ages to get to this point because it never really clicked with me until midway through S3 but it's got me on the hook now.

Yes BB is darker and more of a 'blockbuster' show but part of what I enjoy about BCS is that you already know the fate of the characters.

 

[Terrarian]

The White Princess and White Queen are quite good, I've got that Starzplay channel, some good stuff on it and is on offer for £1.99 per month for 6.

 

[Toffe3m4n]

Actually really getting into Hawkeye now just because of how easy it is to watch and how much I stare at Hailee.

It's gotten considerably better now that

Spoiler

Florence Pugh has made her appearance

 

[Barnfred 55]

The book is much better.

Are there any books you haven't read? lol

I'm surprised you find time for normal everyday things, like breathing.

 

[Barnfred 55]

Anyone tried Landscapers?

I'm a sucker for a true(ish) story.

Acting is very very good.

Quite funny and poignant.

Seen the first 2 episodes. I'll continue watching but it isn't one that encourages me to binge watch. As you say, the acting is very good, but I find it hard to come to terms with the style of the series, which is quite mocking in nature given the gravity of the subject matter. The police characters are very keystone cops. The lead character could have been written for Olivia Coleman.

 

[Barnfred 55]

The White Princess and White Queen are quite good, I've got that Starzplay channel, some good stuff on it and is on offer for £1.99 per month for 6.

Anything with Jodie Comer in is well worth watching. But if you're into historic drama, and especially the War of the Roses and the rise of the Tudors, then both are excellent watches.

 

[Terrarian]

Anything with Jodie Comer in is well worth watching. But if you're into historic drama, and especially the War of the Roses and the rise of the Tudors, then both are excellent watches.

The older I get the more I am interested in history and it shames me, that British history is one of my weak points, I tend to love watching programmes about archaeology and finding old civs, it's fascinating.

 

[Barnfred 55]

The older I get the more I am interested in history and it shames me, that British history is one of my weak points, I tend to love watching programmes about archaeology and finding old civs, it's fascinating.

Always loved history. (And geography for that matter). Any historical novel or TV series/film and I'm all over it. Also helps if you're into quizzes.

 

[jazzy]

Seen the first 2 episodes. I'll continue watching but it isn't one that encourages me to binge watch. As you say, the acting is very good, but I find it hard to come to terms with the style of the series, which is quite mocking in nature given the gravity of the subject matter. The police characters are very keystone cops. The lead character could have been written for Olivia Coleman.

Must admit its Colman and Thelwis that keep me watching Fred.

 

[Barnfred 55]

Must admit its Colman and Thelwis that keep me watching Fred.

Yeah. Thewlis is very underrated IMO. Thought his cameo role in Kingdom of Heaven was excellent, but rarely get's any starring roles.

 

[COYBL25]

Are there any books you haven't read? lol

I'm surprised you find time for normal everyday things, like breathing.

LOL.

I reckon I read between 24 - 30 a year, depending on the volume of the book.

Most of the stuff I`ve been reading for the past few years, has been from recommendations on here.

For instance, I`d have never got into " American Noir " if it wasn`t for this thread.