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Streaming or currently airing TV shows (AKA Netflix thread) (11 Viewers)
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shuke
Black Ice Skeptic
Rove!
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Putting a shout out for F is for Family. It’s not forfor everybody. The trailer gives a really strong indication of what you will get but with nice story arcs and relatable characters and their trauma
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HFzrvMS6P8g
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HFzrvMS6P8g
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JB Breakfast Club
Footballguy
Found a documentary called AlphaGo about AI. Despite knowing very little about the game, it's oddly emotional.
Worth a watch when you want a break from serial killers and true crime docs.
Worth a watch when you want a break from serial killers and true crime docs.
El Floppo
Footballguy
I recently rewatched one of my favorite recent movies, Hanna. Holds up great.
Was surprised to see Amazon has made it a series...watched the pilot. Stars the two from The Killing, who I like. But maybe because I just rewatched or really liked the casting of the original, it felt a bit off. Mostly- at least so far- it doesn't have the fable/fairy-tale quality of the original that I really liked. But it's not bad, and the overall story could lend itself well to a series.
Was surprised to see Amazon has made it a series...watched the pilot. Stars the two from The Killing, who I like. But maybe because I just rewatched or really liked the casting of the original, it felt a bit off. Mostly- at least so far- it doesn't have the fable/fairy-tale quality of the original that I really liked. But it's not bad, and the overall story could lend itself well to a series.
saintfool
Dead sexy
Went back to a few shows last night rather than watch POTUS speak.
I tried another episode of "Black Sails" and had to stop. It's just not that good.
Marvel's "Runaways" because I'm trying to find a show for my son. Awful.
"Letterkenny" couldn't get into at all. Felt like a canadian Kevin Smith knock-off in some ways.
"Futureman" was quick, almost funny usually. Giving it a second episode or two before deciding.
I tried another episode of "Black Sails" and had to stop. It's just not that good.
Marvel's "Runaways" because I'm trying to find a show for my son. Awful.
"Letterkenny" couldn't get into at all. Felt like a canadian Kevin Smith knock-off in some ways.
"Futureman" was quick, almost funny usually. Giving it a second episode or two before deciding.
As someone whose kids consume 10x the Netflix I do, it’s the kids movies like Moana leaving that would be more problematic.
jamny
Footballguy
I just did a quick check and my Netflix watchlist has 72 shows/movies/docs on it and none of them are Disney, Marvel or Star Wars related.I won't be cancelling Netflix any time soon.
jamny
Footballguy
I just meant for me. Obviously it will have an impact on many other people, especially those with kids.
Jobber
Footballguy
I have 2 kids under 16, neither of whom watch anything Disney outside of Marvel movies. Which we can get anytime outside of Netflix or yet another subscription like D+
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Don't Noonan
Footballguy
I have been looking for something new to start and just fired up Sneaky Pete on Amazon Prime. Pretty good pilot and will keep watching.
pantherclub
Footballguy
comfortably numb
Footballguy
While Netflix will lose people to simple competition and loss of content. We have to remeber there is a generation that is now growing up on Netflix. It's all they know. Now those kids may be watching the Netflix cake show or Lemony Snickets. In 10 years when those kids are in their 20s and start watching the new shows of their time there will be a large portion of those that go back and watch the shows of today that will be considered classics.
Stranger things
Peaky blinders
House of cards (yea i know...)
Netflix will have a large catalog of their own content that may continuously grow, always being ready for the new crop of streamers.
Kinda how like those classic rock bands are still relevant. Teens get into The Beatles or Pink Floyd and there is a rather extensive catalog of music to be enjoyed.
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El Floppo
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We tried the pilot of Black sails recently...felt like a typical skinemax soft porn show with a bigger budget and pirates. Nope.
I've been pimping Futureman in here without any takers. I compared it to Big Mouth in terms of the smart but crass humor, sci-fi/video game geek oriented here. I really liked it- and it gets more and more insane (in a good way, humorwise) as it progresses, so I hope you stick it out and enjoy it..
Don't Noonan
Footballguy
KarmaPolice
Footballguy
When is this Disney thingy lauching, and is there a list of stuff that it will effect? Seems like they own everything, so I do wonder how much It will effect Netflix.
ETA: also, one of my grumbles about the streaming vs. cable thing is that there will get to be a point where people will have the impulse to have 5-6+ subscriptions to services and you will be paying just as much or more than you were for cable. The downside for me now is I have 0 access to sports, so that is also being factored into my equation as well.
ETA: also, one of my grumbles about the streaming vs. cable thing is that there will get to be a point where people will have the impulse to have 5-6+ subscriptions to services and you will be paying just as much or more than you were for cable. The downside for me now is I have 0 access to sports, so that is also being factored into my equation as well.
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RE: Disney - I'm not sure when they are going live, probably later this year. But they own a lot of content. And acquiring Fox will give them Hulu. They are going to be a major player in streaming service, they can probably roll out a nice bundle including sports and stations etc....like an all-in-one package if they want down the line.
People are going to grumble about all of the subscription packages for sure. But as I've just cut the cable, here is what I will not be grumbling about:
-Having to reup for 2 year subscriptions and be subjected to early cancellation fees
-Having to 'rent' every device in your house.
My last bill for cable was just shy of $200/month. On top of that I got hit with the following every month:
Equipment & services
$41.92
Service to Additional TV
$13.98
with TV Adapter
Qty 2 @ $6.99 each
Service to Additional TV
$9.95
with TV Box
Internet/Voice Equipment
$13.00
Rental
Service Protection Plan
$4.99
Inside Home Wiring Protection for your Cable TV, High-SpeedInternet and Voice Services
eta.
forgot about $10.00 broadcast tv fee and $8.00 regional sports fee every month
eff cable
Now, I bought my own modem and router. I need no cable box or internet/voice equipment. I have three subscriptions which cost be $65/month (however, I already had two of those WITH cable, so just one new one at about $40/month). I'll recoup my outlay of costs in about 4-5 months and then save $130/month. Oh, and I can cancel any subscription I have at any time with no charges.
I probably will not be getting Disney streaming, but I do think they are going to have a massive impact on streaming.
Disclaimer, I own DIS, I don't own NFLX. I subscribe to Netlfix and enjoy it very much.
People are going to grumble about all of the subscription packages for sure. But as I've just cut the cable, here is what I will not be grumbling about:
-Having to reup for 2 year subscriptions and be subjected to early cancellation fees
-Having to 'rent' every device in your house.
My last bill for cable was just shy of $200/month. On top of that I got hit with the following every month:
Equipment & services
$41.92
Service to Additional TV
$13.98
with TV Adapter
Qty 2 @ $6.99 each
Service to Additional TV
$9.95
with TV Box
Internet/Voice Equipment
$13.00
Rental
Service Protection Plan
$4.99
Inside Home Wiring Protection for your Cable TV, High-SpeedInternet and Voice Services
eta.
forgot about $10.00 broadcast tv fee and $8.00 regional sports fee every month
eff cable
Now, I bought my own modem and router. I need no cable box or internet/voice equipment. I have three subscriptions which cost be $65/month (however, I already had two of those WITH cable, so just one new one at about $40/month). I'll recoup my outlay of costs in about 4-5 months and then save $130/month. Oh, and I can cancel any subscription I have at any time with no charges.
I probably will not be getting Disney streaming, but I do think they are going to have a massive impact on streaming.
Disclaimer, I own DIS, I don't own NFLX. I subscribe to Netlfix and enjoy it very much.
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pantherclub
Footballguy
It seemed like every episode in the first season it was about him trying to pull some sleight of hand scam on one person or another. Just got too old for me.
KarmaPolice
Footballguy
Oof, I could definitely see it being well worth it then. I think ours was about $70-80 (a little more when I kicked in HBO to watch GOT for a couple months). So when I am looking at 3-4 of these subscriptions, it is starting to be about the same price and I lost access to all sports besides what's on my local/HD antenna.
Stompin' Tom Connors
Footballguy
RC94 said:
To these and others conjecturing about Disney+ impact, I do think it extends beyond just the removal of Disney product from other sites. It's not just the back catalog and the boost it gets from Hulu in the TV market -- they will be another shop with very deep pockets who will compete for future movie/series/documentaries that will make content that much more evenly distributed across the big services making it that much more competitive. We'll see the extent, but I can't believe it's a zero impact scenario.
I really liked Sneaky Pete -- I understand the one-trick pony comment and I started to lose interest in the latter part of the second season but the surrounding characters are great in addition to Ribisi, and the storytelling arc was decent (at least on par with Ozarks IMHO).
saintfool
Dead sexy
Enjoying "Get Shorty" series on Netflix. Chris O'Dowd finally in a role that doesn't annoy the piss out of me. Ray Romano is decent so far. Sean Bridgers is basically reprising his role of Johnny from "Deadwood". The co-host from the Comedy Central show, "Review", is fun this (and you see her topless). Light and easy like a USA Network show but a little better.
joffer
Footballguy
El Floppo
Footballguy
is that the malkovich poirot thing?
we watched the pilot and didn't come away here or there about it.
culdeus
Footballguy
El Floppo
Footballguy
culdeus
Footballguy
Bull Dozier
Footballguy
My fear is that once everyone is going streaming style cafetiria style, and the cable companies start losing revenue, broadband prices are going to explode.
JoeSteeler
Footballguy
for those trying to find this, it is actually called Agatha Christie's The ABC Murdersculdeus said:
Dan Lambskin
Footballguy
Russian Doll was definitely different. Not that great though, but only 8 short episodes I think, so worth a watch
culdeus
Footballguy
Oops. I thought it was simply "ABC." My bad.
It's full of sneaky hot british character actresses btw.
saintfool
Dead sexy
KarmaPolice
Footballguy
Wife and I watched the first few episodes of Mindhunter yesterday while both of us were sick. Very well made, and the concept is very interesting, but it is also Mad Men - level slow. By saying that it means that it's not the best show for binging, not that we aren't enjoying it.
saintfool
Dead sexy
I'm not as big a fan as others here. While I agree it is well made and with good acting abundant, there are real problems with the show for me. Mostly the lead actor and the pace of the season's storytelling is way too slack. We all seem to dig the subject matter though. I'm keen to learn if they'll make some adjustments with S2. It's got a pretty short leash with me.
I liked it too for silly over the top entertainment. Definitely a lot of gratuitous violence.
As an aside, took me a while before I realized “Vivian” is Lagertha from “Vikings”.
Cold Dead Hands
Footballguy
The Korean zombie show, Kingdom, is absolutely fantastic.
comfortably numb
Footballguy
Not sure it's been mentioned but if you like the Oceans 11 format, don't mind subtitles and aren't offended by some boobies try Money Heist
You can do the English dubbed version but yuck. This is a Spanish cerebral thriller. Good acting and several likeable characters. Gets to the point fast, no slow build here.
Very fun, and fast paced. 2 seasons.
You can do the English dubbed version but yuck. This is a Spanish cerebral thriller. Good acting and several likeable characters. Gets to the point fast, no slow build here.
Very fun, and fast paced. 2 seasons.
JB Breakfast Club
Footballguy
One day at a time S3 out tomorrow. Great family watch if you have kids in the 8-16 range...or just watch by yourself because it's good.
JB Breakfast Club
Footballguy
One day at a time S3 out tomorrow. Great family watch if you have kids in the 8-16 range...or just watch by yourself because it's good.
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