Streaming or currently airing TV shows (AKA Netflix thread) (6 Viewers)

[Cold Dead Hands]

Spectral was pretty good.

 

[facook]

Narcos is good but also pretty dang depressing. It helps for me to think every once in a while how the show would be different if Pablo were Nacho Libre. 

 

[bro1ncos]

Enjoying Oliver Stone's "Untold History of the United States".  Lots of little nuggets here and there, boy he doesn't care for Lyndon Johnson. I got a much different LBJ vibe from the Bryan Cranston HBO movie. 

Only watched the first episode here (chronologically), but is it just me or is the background music so loud that it drains out the narrator in a lot of scenes? Very annoying and feels like I miss much of the dialogue.

 

[Cold Dead Hands]

White Rabbit Project features the three assistants or cohorts or whatever from Mythbusters, Torry, Grant, and Kerri. Pretty good. Each episode moves pretty quickly for a 45 minute show.

 

[Sinn Fein]

Wife and I watched 1st episode of Paranoid - typical British crime drama - set in small town with a murder mystery.

Have not seen Marcella, but it looks to be another in the British Crime Drama genre that we will try next.

 

[Jobber]

Spectral was pretty good.

Yeah, I watched Spectral last night and really enjoyed it. I like what Netflix is doing.

 

[El Floppo]

Tried an episode of Hinterland. Felt like an almost.

Is it worth watching another?

 

[comfortably numb]

Tried an episode of Hinterland. Felt like an almost.

Is it worth watching another?

I liked it but I like alot of these type of foreign shows just for cinematography and visuals of europe.

It's worth watching, not a huge investment and IIRC the storyline was creepy at times and we'll done.

 

[Daywalker]

Rectify now on Netflix.  Great binge and one of the most underappreciated shows in recent memory.

Season 4 and series finale actually this Wed.  

Also Abigail Spencer.  

 

[saintfool]

Tried an episode of Hinterland. Felt like an almost.

Is it worth watching another?




 

I liked it a lot at first. It's tries a little too hard, I think, but it's still pretty good. Wales never looked so good.

 

[Beef Ravioli]

Rectify now on Netflix.  Great binge and one of the most underappreciated shows in recent memory.

Season 4 and series finale actually this Wed.  

Also Abigail Spencer.  

Finale is on Netflix? We have watched as much as was available on Netflix but I didn't think it was over yet. 

 

[JoeSteeler]

Finale is on Netflix? We have watched as much as was available on Netflix but I didn't think it was over yet. 

no but can watch current season on amc.com if you have a cable/satellite login

 

[Daywalker]

Finale is on Netflix? We have watched as much as was available on Netflix but I didn't think it was over yet. 

No, not yet.  

 

[Beef Ravioli]

no but can watch current season on amc.com if you have a cable/satellite login

Only have Sling/Netflix. Typically networks will not accept Sling as my cable/satellite company.

May have to wait till it's on Netflix.

 

[JoeSteeler]

Only have Sling/Netflix. Typically networks will not accept Sling as my cable/satellite company.

May have to wait till it's on Netflix.




 

bummer...maybe you can borrow one fro ma family member?

 

[snogger]

Rectify now on Netflix.  Great binge and one of the most underappreciated shows in recent memory.

Season 4 and series finale actually this Wed.  

Also Abigail Spencer.  

Hopefully Timeless gets renewed for a few more seasons so we continue to enjoy the view

 

[JoeSteeler]

The OA - new show airing Friday looks interesting.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_OA

 

[James Daulton]

Netflix keeps buying and pumping out new content.  How much cash do they have?

 

[gianmarco]

If you like stand-up, the new Russell Peters special is out. Not as good as his last, but still decent.

 

[Sinn Fein]

Wife and I watched 1st episode of Paranoid - typical British crime drama - set in small town with a murder mystery.

We are 6 episodes into an 8-episode season.  Hard to like any of the characters, but lots of good plot twists.  Whole ####### town is nuts.

 

[jdoggydogg]

Netflix keeps buying and pumping out new content.  How much cash do they have?

I'm no expert, but I think it's cheaper to produce their own content than to pay the rights for big time content.

 

[El Floppo]

Wife and I watched 1st episode of Paranoid - typical British crime drama - set in small town with a murder mystery.

We are 6 episodes into an 8-episode season.  Hard to like any of the characters, but lots of good plot twists.  Whole ####### town is nuts.

warning- I'm talking about the end of this, so don't read if you're not there yet.

Spoiler

it's negan.

I guess I liked it fine, but pretty quickly should be well beyond the scope of a small town police department. I don't see huckleberry bob getting sent to germany or anywhere else other than out for a couple of pastries. but I do want to be a quaker now. or is it shaker. whatever. the one with the sluts, not the furniture.

 

[Sinn Fein]

warning- I'm talking about the end of this, so don't read if you're not there yet.

Spoiler

it's negan.

I guess I liked it fine, but pretty quickly should be well beyond the scope of a small town police department. I don't see huckleberry bob getting sent to germany or anywhere else other than out for a couple of pastries. but I do want to be a quaker now. or is it shaker. whatever. the one with the sluts, not the furniture.

It ended rather quickly, and wrapped up a little too neatly.  Felt almost like they were filming for a 10-episode season, but only had the budget for 8.

 

[JB Breakfast Club]

I'm digging for holiday themed episodes of TV shows. Ranking of what I've found so far by show. Please suggest others.

1. Bojack Horseman holiday special - one of my favorite episodes of any TV show ever. Wonderful mix of nostalgia, cheese, and feels.
2. the Office (American) - the first (Yankee Swap) is the best, but they all are worth watching since the cast of characters was such a fun group to hang out with.
3. Arrested Development - season 1s episode is only okay, but the second one is great (Afternoon Delight). 
4. the Wonder Years - the Cutlip Christmas one is funny and a few other are poignant. This is the first show I remember watching on the couch with my family, so bonus nostalgia points for that.
5. Cheers - I think there's only one Christmas episode (where Sam needs to find a gift for Rebecca) unless I'm missing others in the episode list

Next up: Parks and Rec (I think there are two available), X-files (I know of one episode with a Christmas theme)

 

[Northern Voice]

I'm digging for holiday themed episodes of TV shows. Ranking of what I've found so far by show. Please suggest others.

1. Bojack Horseman holiday special - one of my favorite episodes of any TV show ever. Wonderful mix of nostalgia, cheese, and feels.
2. the Office (American) - the first (Yankee Swap) is the best, but they all are worth watching since the cast of characters was such a fun group to hang out with.
3. Arrested Development - season 1s episode is only okay, but the second one is great (Afternoon Delight). 
4. the Wonder Years - the Cutlip Christmas one is funny and a few other are poignant. This is the first show I remember watching on the couch with my family, so bonus nostalgia points for that.
5. Cheers - I think there's only one Christmas episode (where Sam needs to find a gift for Rebecca) unless I'm missing others in the episode list

Next up: Parks and Rec (I think there are two available), X-files (I know of one episode with a Christmas theme)

Abed's Uncontrollable Christmas (Community Season 2) is awesome, if you're looking for suggestions.

 

[need2know]

That new roman show is more documentary than drama.  No thx

 

[dgreen]

I'm digging for holiday themed episodes of TV shows. Ranking of what I've found so far by show. Please suggest others.

1. Bojack Horseman holiday special - one of my favorite episodes of any TV show ever. Wonderful mix of nostalgia, cheese, and feels.
2. the Office (American) - the first (Yankee Swap) is the best, but they all are worth watching since the cast of characters was such a fun group to hang out with.
3. Arrested Development - season 1s episode is only okay, but the second one is great (Afternoon Delight). 
4. the Wonder Years - the Cutlip Christmas one is funny and a few other are poignant. This is the first show I remember watching on the couch with my family, so bonus nostalgia points for that.
5. Cheers - I think there's only one Christmas episode (where Sam needs to find a gift for Rebecca) unless I'm missing others in the episode list

Next up: Parks and Rec (I think there are two available), X-files (I know of one episode with a Christmas theme)

The Always Sunny Christmas episode where Frank is hiding naked in a couch.

 

[dgreen]

Netflix keeps buying and pumping out new content.  How much cash do they have?

According to this, they have about 85 million subscribers worldwide. At about $10 per subscription, that's $850 million per month in revenue, or over $10 billion in a year.

 

[CletiusMaximus]

I'm digging for holiday themed episodes of TV shows. Ranking of what I've found so far by show. Please suggest others.

1. Bojack Horseman holiday special - one of my favorite episodes of any TV show ever. Wonderful mix of nostalgia, cheese, and feels.
2. the Office (American) - the first (Yankee Swap) is the best, but they all are worth watching since the cast of characters was such a fun group to hang out with.
3. Arrested Development - season 1s episode is only okay, but the second one is great (Afternoon Delight). 
4. the Wonder Years - the Cutlip Christmas one is funny and a few other are poignant. This is the first show I remember watching on the couch with my family, so bonus nostalgia points for that.
5. Cheers - I think there's only one Christmas episode (where Sam needs to find a gift for Rebecca) unless I'm missing others in the episode list

Next up: Parks and Rec (I think there are two available), X-files (I know of one episode with a Christmas theme)

PeeWee's Playhouse Christmas Special from the late '80s (not the 2016 reboot) is on Netflix. Underrated gem.

 

[El Floppo]

I'm digging for holiday themed episodes of TV shows. Ranking of what I've found so far by show. Please suggest others.

1. Bojack Horseman holiday special - one of my favorite episodes of any TV show ever. Wonderful mix of nostalgia, cheese, and feels.
2. the Office (American) - the first (Yankee Swap) is the best, but they all are worth watching since the cast of characters was such a fun group to hang out with.
3. Arrested Development - season 1s episode is only okay, but the second one is great (Afternoon Delight). 
4. the Wonder Years - the Cutlip Christmas one is funny and a few other are poignant. This is the first show I remember watching on the couch with my family, so bonus nostalgia points for that.
5. Cheers - I think there's only one Christmas episode (where Sam needs to find a gift for Rebecca) unless I'm missing others in the episode list

Next up: Parks and Rec (I think there are two available), X-files (I know of one episode with a Christmas theme)

PeeWee's Playhouse Christmas Special from the late '80s (not the 2016 reboot) is on Netflix. Underrated gem.

- my brain isn't working, but I know South Park has done some good holiday episodes. mr poo... woodland creatures?

- Seinfeld Festivus.

- Arrested Development one you mentioned is great.

- MASH has some or one... saving a guy while klinger? is dressed as santa?

- Taxi had a couple IIRC.

 

[Long Ball Larry]

Abed's Uncontrollable Christmas (Community Season 2) is awesome, if you're looking for suggestions.

I think this only in Canadia 

 

[jdoggydogg]

I'm digging for holiday themed episodes of TV shows. Ranking of what I've found so far by show. Please suggest others.

1. Bojack Horseman holiday special - one of my favorite episodes of any TV show ever. Wonderful mix of nostalgia, cheese, and feels.
2. the Office (American) - the first (Yankee Swap) is the best, but they all are worth watching since the cast of characters was such a fun group to hang out with.
3. Arrested Development - season 1s episode is only okay, but the second one is great (Afternoon Delight). 
4. the Wonder Years - the Cutlip Christmas one is funny and a few other are poignant. This is the first show I remember watching on the couch with my family, so bonus nostalgia points for that.
5. Cheers - I think there's only one Christmas episode (where Sam needs to find a gift for Rebecca) unless I'm missing others in the episode list

Next up: Parks and Rec (I think there are two available), X-files (I know of one episode with a Christmas theme)

I love RIcky Gervais' "Derek" on Netflix, and their Christmas episode was great.

 

[jamny]

Ren and Stimpy, where Stimpy searches for his fart, Stinky.

Curb your Enthusiasm with the live nativity scene.

 

[James Daulton]

- my brain isn't working, but I know South Park has done some good holiday episodes. mr poo... woodland creatures?

- Seinfeld Festivus.

- Arrested Development one you mentioned is great.

- MASH has some or one... saving a guy while klinger? is dressed as santa?

- Taxi had a couple IIRC.

Mr. poo?  Dude I am dissapoint...

 

[Rirruto]

American Dad has phenomenal Christmas episodes. 

 

[msommer]

Did someone already mention "The Night Manager"?

If not, here's a thumb up from me. Only 6 episode miniseries, rumours of a season 2

Nominated for a bunch of Golden Globes it seems

 

[JB Breakfast Club]

Mr. poo?  Dude I am dissapoint...

I have the south Park Christmas stuff on DVD. I am trying to stick with Netflix, but I might pay for particularly great episodes on Amazon if I have to...community might make that cut. Love that show.

 

[El Floppo]

Did someone already mention "The Night Manager"?

If not, here's a thumb up from me. Only 6 episode miniseries, rumours of a season 2

Nominated for a bunch of Golden Globes it seems

Pretty meh for me.

 

[mphtrilogy]

Did someone already mention "The Night Manager"?

If not, here's a thumb up from me. Only 6 episode miniseries, rumours of a season 2

Nominated for a bunch of Golden Globes it seems

I liked it

 

[JB Breakfast Club]

Abed's Uncontrollable Christmas (Community Season 2) is awesome, if you're looking for suggestions.

I enjoyed it. There's a Christmas glee club episode in season 3, so I'm watching that one too. I miss this show...

 

[JB Breakfast Club]

That 70s show has been decent through a few holiday 'sodes. 

 

[El Floppo]

anybody watching The OA?

totally digging this so far through 3 or 4 episodes. the bizarro vibe of Stanger Things with a pinch of Sense8... a friend described it as breafast club on acid. 

 

[peaces]

anybody watching The OA?

totally digging this so far through 3 or 4 episodes. the bizarro vibe of Stanger Things with a pinch of Sense8... a friend described it as breafast club on acid. 

Yep watched the first three this w/e then ran into football.  Def like it so far.

 

[Limp Ditka]

anybody watching The OA?

totally digging this so far through 3 or 4 episodes. the bizarro vibe of Stanger Things with a pinch of Sense8... a friend described it as breafast club on acid. 

End was the suckiest bunch of suck that ever sucked. 

 

[El Floppo]

End was the suckiest bunch of suck that ever sucked. 

damn.

I powered through a few more episodes. the "5 movements" thing is pretty cringingly craptastic. didn't like that direction at all, but still enjoying it; your post doesn't give me a nice warm fuzzy though.

 

[Nick Vermeil]

Mid way through Season 2 of The 100.  Current rankings:

1. The Wire

2. Sopranos

3. The 100

4. Mash

I thought this was going to be a chick show, but it's really a chick show with a whole lot of punches to the face.  It's like Gillmore Girls meets Sons of Anarchy meets Battlestar Gallactica.  HARD RECOMMEND. 

 

[El Floppo]

whoa... is Chill with Bob Ross actually with Bob Ross? like- his mainline smack sink into a fog and paint bumpity, gnarly trees- bob ross?

eta:  x gajillion.

 

omg... we watched an episode.. with squirrels. we started watching as more of a giggle, but couldn't shut it off. I could watch and listen to him all day- his like a tall, skinny q-tip headed buddha.  

 

[Limp Ditka]

damn.

I powered through a few more episodes. the "5 movements" thing is pretty cringingly craptastic. didn't like that direction at all, but still enjoying it; your post doesn't give me a nice warm fuzzy though.

You're pot committed. Get to the end and let me know what you think.

 

[El Floppo]

You'd probably like Fleabag then

Also on Amazon

ah- thanks. I keep giving that one the hairy eyeball... been meaning to jump in. definitely will now.

I watched an episode a while back... definitely liked it, thanks. will wait for the wife to watch more- seems like the humor is more geared for the fairer sex. 

 

[El Floppo]

Just started watching "the 100."  Quality entertainment right there.   

here you go

I need somebody else in that thread with me.

eta: lol... here's my first post in that thread- pretty much still dead on.

Love this show.

It has some terrible teen drama in it, but mixed with awesome teen genocide. Love it.

Edited May 31 by El Floppo
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