Who's watching what on tv

[FloorFiller]

36 minutes ago, GlastoSimon said:

Top Gear... anyone watch?

Was pleasantly surprised. Decent car show, not spellbinding but think its a better show than Clarkson etc. made. 

Lots slagging it off, but I imagine that would have been the case whatever happened.

only caught the latter half but enjoyed what i saw. Chris Evans really seemed to be doing his best Clarkson imitation which was slightly offputting, but Matt Le Blanc surprised me - thought he would be kind of annoying but i thought he was the best bit of the show. it's still Top Gear, which is never gonna be brilliant TV, but it's just as good as it used to be despite what many may say

[Spindles]

Stranger things on Netflix.  Beyond brilliant.  Got the last 2 episodes to watch and I'll have binged the whole thing in a day.  Like a homage to the very best of Stephen King (with a few knowing nods).  Fantastic performances from the young cast, the 80s setting and soundtrack just works so well also.

Honestly the best thing I've seen in ages, on the strength of it I'll be watching the film that the creators made prior to this tomorrow.

[bunique]

We binged on stranger things this week too and I really enjoyed it. Very nostalgic!

[MrZigster]

I also binged through Stranger Things. Strange, really, as I don't think it was aimed at my demographic. Or was it? Read something about it being Stephen King, X-Files, Goonies like so decided to give it a go but ended up thinking it was meant for a younger audience.

I'm halfway through Narcos. I know I'm late but that's more my thing.

Edit: And Bojack Horseman is back for its third season.

Edited July 26, 2016 by MrZigster

[The Nal]

O.J. documentary is outstanding.

[Spindles]

8 hours ago, MrZigster said:

I also binged through Stranger Things. Strange, really, as I don't think it was aimed at my demographic. Or was it? Read something about it being Stephen King, X-Files, Goonies like so decided to give it a go but ended up thinking it was meant for a younger audience.

It was very much like It meets Firestarter, extremely Stephen King influenced.  I thought it was pretty squarely aimed at our generation (I was the age of those kids in the year it was set) for nostalgia purposes but certainly younger friends have enjoyed it just as much as myself.  Being the only person on the planet to have never seen the Goonies I can't comment there.

The ending you can see coming a mile off and while it sets up for a potential second season continuation I would rather that they did the kind of self contained storytelling of American horror story than keep these characters and this plot going.

[bunique]

I felt the same as you about the ending Spindles, a self-contained story would have suited it better. 

[Spindles]

More great telly from Netflix, Baz Lurhman's The Get Down.  I know his stuff isn't to everyone's taste but this is a good mix of gritty realism with his flamboyant style for me.  The opening 10 minutes of episode 5 was one of those great moments of TV for me, perfectly judged and really uplifting stuff.  If you like Baz Lurhman I'd recommend it, acting is at times over the top and hammy and poetic as you might expect, but honestly stick with it and it's worth it, I expect a couple of the newcomers will be big stars in the future.

[philipsteak]

The referendum was bad enough, but I've never felt as out of step from my fellow countrymen as I do reading this

 

https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2016/aug/23/mrs-browns-boys-voted-best-sitcom-of-century

[The Nal]

39 minutes ago, philipsteak said:

The referendum was bad enough, but I've never felt as out of step from my fellow countrymen as I do reading this

 

https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2016/aug/23/mrs-browns-boys-voted-best-sitcom-of-century

Trump, Brexit and now this. The world as we know it is over. 

As an Irishman I'm more than happy for it to be claimed as a "British" as its a Beeb thing. Made in Scotland.

[bunique]

On 17 August 2016 at 2:12 PM, Spindles said:

More great telly from Netflix, Baz Lurhman's The Get Down.  I know his stuff isn't to everyone's taste but this is a good mix of gritty realism with his flamboyant style for me.  The opening 10 minutes of episode 5 was one of those great moments of TV for me, perfectly judged and really uplifting stuff.  If you like Baz Lurhman I'd recommend it, acting is at times over the top and hammy and poetic as you might expect, but honestly stick with it and it's worth it, I expect a couple of the newcomers will be big stars in the future.

Just watching episode 1 after your post - hadn't realised it was Baz L! It. Is. Bonkers! I'm loving it. Not sure what husband makes of it 

[Spindles]

Yeah, I'm not sure its going to be to everyone's taste, Shaolin fantastic hams it up to Mercutio from R+J levels, for example, but I really enjoyed it.  A friend watched the first episode on my recommendation and basically came away shaking his head in sadness at my taste.

[bunique]

Lots of hints of mercutio throughout the older males as well. Also thought Zeke's delivery of his poem was reminiscent of Romeo. Neither a problem for me as it's one of my favourite films! The editing was mad in places, it's definitely one you need to be awake for. Music and choreography exceptional though. 

[bunique]

Also: you would have had me at "Jimmy Smits", he was great in Dexter and SoA. 

[metallimuse]

Started watching 'Greys Anatomy' as all 11 series came on Virgin OnDemand, really really good.Up to series 7 after a week and a bit viewing...lot of time off recently lol.

[zero000]

New Black Mirror on Netflix from Oct 21st. Let's hope it's as good as the Channel 4 series.

[mjsell]

3 minutes ago, zero000 said:

New Black Mirror on Netflix from Oct 21st. Let's hope it's as good as the Channel 4 series.

Cheers for that info. I take it it is still Brooker? Some very interesting plots in the past.

[zero000]

3 minutes ago, mjsell said:

Cheers for that info. I take it it is still Brooker? Some very interesting plots in the past.

Yep! Little teaser here: http://www.radiotimes.com/news/2016-09-13/charlie-brooker-teases-details-for-new-black-mirror-series-on-netflix

[FloorFiller]

2 hours ago, zero000 said:

New Black Mirror on Netflix from Oct 21st. Let's hope it's as good as the Channel 4 series.

Incredibly excited for this. Although some episodes have been stronger than others there hasn't been a 'bad' one yet so fingers crossed that continues. Glad Brooker is still at the helm - had a bad feeling he'd take a backseat once it went to Netflix

[Spindles]

I'll be interested to see if there is more freedom for the team on Netflix as a non-traditional broadcaster.  I've certainly been impressed with a lot of their own original content and expect good things from Black Mirror.

[feral chile]

On ‎23‎/‎08‎/‎2016 at 10:06 AM, philipsteak said:

The referendum was bad enough, but I've never felt as out of step from my fellow countrymen as I do reading this

 

https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2016/aug/23/mrs-browns-boys-voted-best-sitcom-of-century

My husband just showed me a clip of Naked attraction. On mainstream telly.

[MrZigster]

The new Red Dwarf is available on the Dave website if any one is interested.

[Winslow Leach]

I know I'm late to this particular hype bandwagon, but damn Stranger Things is good. 

[fred quimby]

Have been loving the Night of.  Reckon this will continue to be brilliant.

[bunique]

Can recommend Spotless on Netflix! Very grim in places but we whizzed through it, totally gripped

Edited September 26, 2016 by bunique