3C's
Footballguy
I have a very minority and unpopular opinion about one you mention: I recently watched a few episodes of Sopranos and thought "how is this good?" Stopped there. Maybe it didn't age well or something...
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bigbottom
Footballguy
Is HULU the only way to watch it? It’s the one streaming service I don’t have and I’ve been trying to hold out from becoming a subscriber to literally every service imaginable. I’d even pay to download the series (counterintuitive I know).
bigbottom
Footballguy
Recently decided to revisit a couple of my favorite episodes from Alice in Borderland. Man, this was such a great show. For those who like the genre (dystopian game to the death) and don’t mind subtitles, I want to once again recommend this one. And it’s only a two season commitment!
Dan Lambskin
Footballguy
If you have disney+ they have a bundle that’s only a few dollars more, although that may be through Verizon
bigbottom
Footballguy
Interesting. I did a search on Disney+ and it said that title wasn’t available in my region. What part of the country are you in?
Rustoleum
Footballguy
Through Verizon I get Disney+, Hulu (with ads) and ESPN+ in a bundle for free — well i had a choice to lower my bill by $20 or pay the same and get this buncle.
I think that’‘s what he is referring to.
whoknew
Footballguy
Finished it yesterday. I also really enjoyed it - for a lighthearted, funny, spy show. The cast is great. Arnold is funny. What's not to like?
Yo Mama
Footballguy
Yeah, I see it only available through Hulu. Great show.
Ted Lange as your Bartender
Footballguy
Just finished watching that episode. Simply a mind-blowing hour of TV.
Dan Lambskin
Footballguy
Yes correct
Yo Mama
Footballguy
I had to catch my breath afterward since it seemed like I was holding it for most of the hour.
I am right there with you. I started watching it about 6 months ago and got through a hand full of episodes and I didn't see what all the fuss was about. I thought it might be because I was just getting to learn the characters and figure out the stories but it just seemed to be slow moving and nothing that was extraordinary. Not sure if I will pick it back up.
kip stabone
Footballguy
Great documentary. Terrible circumstances. Haven't read all the responses but try Netflix's new "Take Care of Maya". Also hard to watch but well done, emotional and interesting.
Ted Lange as your Bartender
Footballguy
Finished Season 2 yesterday. Such a great show.
belljr
Footballguy
Just plowed through Season 2.... Not many shows want me to binge but this is one of them
Zow
Footballguy
Anthology. All individual stories - though they exist in the same "world" so it's common to see call backs to earlier episodes.
Each story generally has a theme about where technology can go wrong.
Theyre not horror or sci-fi
Keerock
Footballguy
I was very disappointed in the first half of season 2, but the second half is awesome so far!
The Gator
Footballguy
Each episode is it's own story.
bigbottom
Footballguy
Think Twilight Zone with a technology/media element or angle (not always but usually).
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Zow
Footballguy
Recently finished some seasons.
Ted Lasso Season 3 - 6/10. I know there's a Ted Lasso thread so I'll keep this short. I'm glad it ended as I probably wouldn't watch a fourth season and I think it ended how it needed to. I really didn't love the finale but for the end - which I thought was really good and was consistent with the characters. I actually didn't really enjoy the Ted character himself in this season (which I get why they had to make him more melancholy given the ending, but I thought his character and good-heartedness is what made the show great and we didn't get that in season 3). I thought the Nate and Keeley arcs were pretty weak, though, and some of the events of the final game were just stupid and beyond the pale.
American Barbecue Showdown Season 2 - 8/10. Much like the first season, I pleasantly enjoyed this (and I'm not even that into barbecue) and it's the ideal show to me to have in the background while do tasks at home or whatever. I really, really enjoyed how it's not a cutthroat reality show and, instead, the people on the show all season like genuinely great and kind people.
Better Call Saul final season - 9/10. Don't ask me why I waited so long as I have no good answer, but finally got this finished. Earlier seasons were better but I'm giving it a 9/10 because it's a fantastic show.
Platonic - 7/10. Watching about 15 minutes of this as a wind down show before bed. It's good for that as it's just kind silly but the chemistry between the two main characters is strong even though they're both ridiculous and unrealistic.
Ted Lasso Season 3 - 6/10. I know there's a Ted Lasso thread so I'll keep this short. I'm glad it ended as I probably wouldn't watch a fourth season and I think it ended how it needed to. I really didn't love the finale but for the end - which I thought was really good and was consistent with the characters. I actually didn't really enjoy the Ted character himself in this season (which I get why they had to make him more melancholy given the ending, but I thought his character and good-heartedness is what made the show great and we didn't get that in season 3). I thought the Nate and Keeley arcs were pretty weak, though, and some of the events of the final game were just stupid and beyond the pale.
American Barbecue Showdown Season 2 - 8/10. Much like the first season, I pleasantly enjoyed this (and I'm not even that into barbecue) and it's the ideal show to me to have in the background while do tasks at home or whatever. I really, really enjoyed how it's not a cutthroat reality show and, instead, the people on the show all season like genuinely great and kind people.
Better Call Saul final season - 9/10. Don't ask me why I waited so long as I have no good answer, but finally got this finished. Earlier seasons were better but I'm giving it a 9/10 because it's a fantastic show.
Platonic - 7/10. Watching about 15 minutes of this as a wind down show before bed. It's good for that as it's just kind silly but the chemistry between the two main characters is strong even though they're both ridiculous and unrealistic.
belljr
Footballguy
Nice will need to probably binge a rewatch
TripItUp
Footballguy
I've ran out of new content so was likely going to give this another go as well.
IvanKaramazov
Footballguy
Like others have pointed out, it's an anthology series. Each episode is its own thing. Some episodes run like 40 minutes are so. Some are 1:20+, basically like a feature film. In any show like this, it is inevitable that some episodes are going to be better than others, but (a) the quality of this show is superb and pretty consistent across the first handful of seasons and (b) if you don't like a particular episode, no biggie.
If you decide to start this and are unsure about whether it is for you, I very strongly recommend NOT starting with S1E1 (The National Anthem). That is a very good, highly relevant episode. But the subject matter is extremely off-putting to viewers who don't know what they're getting into. You can come back to this one once you're a few episodes in. The next two episodes -- 15 Million Merits and The Entire History of You -- are both 10/10 episodes that accurately signal how this show operates. If you watch those and don't like them, you can comfortably skip Black Mirror. But you'll probably like them.
Edit: Actually, The Entire History of You is arguably the single best episode in the entire series. Everybody has their favorite, and if we did a poll I'm sure San Junipero and maybe a couple of others would give it a run for its money, but that episode is firmly ensconced in pretty much everybody's Top 5. And it requires no set-up and follow-up. If you don't like it, Black Mirror probably just isn't for you, which is fine obviously.
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PIK95
Footballguy
I needed a home run this week, lol.
foxco
Footballguy
This keeps getting recommended for me, think I'll give it a go as dystopian is my middle name.
Dan Lambskin
Footballguy
Nosedive from Season 3 is one of my favorites
Zow
Footballguy
The bold is absolutely good advice. I say this even though The Entire History of You isn't in my top 5 (though it's probably 6 or 7) and I actually liked The National Anthem better. The Entire History of You is probably the best representation of what Black Mirror is.
BeTheMatch
Footballguy
Thought I've seen people rip on The Diplomat here. Four episodes in, and I like it a lot. To be fair, Keri Russell is in my top 1. But still. It has kind of a West Wing vibe. I'm digging it.
gianmarco
Footballguy
No, pretty much most of us, if not all of us that commented on it liked it. It's a really good show.
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TripItUp
Footballguy
We did a thread ranking the black mirror episodes I believe
Zow
Footballguy
Yeah I think so. 1.3 is just a better representation of what Black Mirror is and 1.1 has a particular vulgarity that can be off-putting (though I actually like 1.1 better).
I don’t think I’d start skipping around to other seasons but there’s really no harm in watching episodes within a season out of order.
The Gator
Footballguy
Jealous you get all these new to you
3 hour lunch
Footballguy
Witcher season 3 tomorrow
need2know
Footballguy
thx
i usually watch random stuff during the week while im working out on my phone but i think im gonna save these to watch them at home. they deserve my full attention and OLED
Zow
Footballguy
Agreed. They usually have small details, too, that are important that you need to be paying attention for.
Yankee23Fan
Fair Tax!
Anyone have google TV? Thoughts on it...pros cons...?
shuke
Black Ice Skeptic
I think it was just in the Black Mirror thread. Here was mine. If I had to redo this, Nosedive and Hang the DJ would probably move to top 3, as those along with Entire History have really stayed with me.
1.3 "The Entire History of You"
2.4 "White Christmas"
3.1 "Nosedive"
3.2 "Playtest"
3.3 "Shut Up and Dance"
2.2 "White Bear"
4.4 "Hang the DJ"
1.2 "Fifteen Million Merits"
3.4 "San Junipero"
4.1 "USS Callister"
3.6 "Hated in the Nation"
4.3 "Crocodile"
1.1 "The National Anthem"
4.6 "Black Museum"
4.2 "Arkangel"
4.5 "Metalhead"
3.5 "Men Against Fire"
2.1 "Be Right Back"
2.3 "The Waldo Moment"
Runkle
Footballguy
The Gator
Footballguy
Man, 99% on board here i think. Dig this list. Shut up and Dance/Playtest I feel like don't get talked about enough.
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