Statorama
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So far so good! I’m half way in and I like the people I’m supposed to like and hate the people I’m supposed to hate. I’m in for the ride!
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Yeah that was like The Fly episode in Breaking Bad
fatness
Footballguy
Finished the first 2 seasons of Underbelly (13 episodes each) and it's a "sit back and don't think too much" series. Each episode moves long briskly, lots of sex and violence, each season covers a different time frame and place. For what it tries to do it's good. I needed this for relaxation after watching several pretty dark series.
3C's
Footballguy
Watched season 1 which was really good. Never watched any more of it after hearing how bad the rest was.
Bossman
Footballguy
I'm enjoying The Pit ... streaming on HBO Max.
Emergency room drama with cusswords and graphic gore.
Excellent writing, character building, and acting. Very refreshing after watching Reacher on Amazon
The Pit may be a bit over the top but is a believable portrayal of what it might actually be like in the ER.
Emergency room drama with cusswords and graphic gore.
Excellent writing, character building, and acting. Very refreshing after watching Reacher on Amazon
The Pit may be a bit over the top but is a believable portrayal of what it might actually be like in the ER.
Dan Lambskin
Footballguy
Spent like 15 minutes yesterday downloading apps and scanning QR codes so I could get Apple+ to watch that new Gorge movie (kinda sucked) so Severance better be worth it
gianmarco
Footballguy
Very similar to Paradise, so you should love it.
Dan Lambskin
Footballguy
God I hope not
El Floppo
Footballguy
lol... you got apple to watch the Gorge?
did any of that look in advance like it was going to be anything other than a throw-away it is what it is piece of crap but a way to spend two hours on a plane movie? like- I better sign up for apple for this?
fatness
Footballguy
She was great in that role.
Dan Lambskin
Footballguy
Normally Ana Taylor-Joy is good but if I wasn’t planning on watching severance I probably would have passed
El Floppo
Footballguy
totally... I did the same thing when I saw she was attached to this- oh? gotta be pretty good.... then I saw the trailer. nope.
still had some hopes for a dumb/bored watch until I heard the comments in here about it. will watch on a plane some time.
On The Rocks
Footballguy
Wife and I love The Pitt!
First 1 or 2 episodes were a bit slow, but well worth sticking it out! Hate not being able to binge it but every week we can’t wait to see the next episode. Very similar to the old series E.R. which makes it fun to see Dr John Carter in the Mark Greene role.
rustycolts
Footballguy
Just watched both seasons of Shrinking on apple TV. I really thought it was pretty entertaining.
whoknew
Footballguy
A little over halfway through season 2. It's definitely a step down from season 1. All everyone does this season is yell and scream at each other.
snogger
Footballguy
I enjoyed it.. Kinda.. They took way too long to explain the mind warp.
It was getting to be so annoying I almost stopped watching it.
I did like the final episode. Between a Rock and a hard place is an understatement.
I liked they had the person taking responsibility, which took the show to a good conclusion.
3 out of 5. Worth the watch imo
brun
Footballguy
I've already stated somewhere that I think The Pitt is the best medical drama ever. Just watched e10. Another home run.
Dwayne Hoover
Footballguy
I think the episode was pretty good but the writing may be getting a little on the lazy side. I hope there becomes a clear reason why Devon insists on reaching out to Cobel. She hasn't really done anything to earn any trust at all but that's the first person Devon thinks to call?
The Pitt has been discussed a few times recently. I think it's the best thing on TV.
My wife is in the medical field and, while some of the drama may be over the top, the actual ER scenes are pretty spot on.
ericttspikes
Footballguy
Got a 3 month free Apple TV run and binging Apple stuff. Never read Isaac Asimov, but got through season 1 of Foundation. So George Lucas cribbed Asimov/Foundation in making Star Wars, right?
beer 30
Footballguy
Put Slow Horses on your watch list
General Malaise
Footballguy
White Lotus E4 was pretty good. Pretty pretty pretty good.
Leroy Hoard
Footballguy
As much as I'd prefer a quicker paced show, there are few wasted shots or scenes. As you said, a lot of imbedded detail that lends itself to rewatch.
Statorama
Footballguy
That's the inverse of everyone's advice when I asked about binging 'Parks and Rec' - They pleaded with me to start it on Season 2
Tick
Footballguy
I wouldn't say so. It's been a long time since I read the Foundation series, but the really cool part was about how someone had predicted the future and given them some branches to follow to lead them - more than a magical prophecy of bringing balance to the force. I never thought there was much in the plot that was similar.
Zow
Footballguy
Right. He far more ripped off Dune.
El Floppo
Footballguy
In terms of ripping off... I'm fairly certain he cited this as his primary influence.
The Hero with a Thousand Faces - Wikipedia
zoonation
Footballguy
Must rewatch season 1.
ericttspikes
Footballguy
Just getting a similar vibe of the Foundation universe. Bureaucrats and the evil "Empire" deciding the fate of the galaxy. Other little things like the planet destroyer Invictus, and I thought Gaal talked about a force. No idea if that's in the books. I'm just into season 2 and the Second Foundation are Jedi like, but again, maybe not like that in the books. Thought it was interesting, but maybe I'm making it up in my mind. Have to believe Lucas read Asimov.
FarFromHome
Footballguy
Ya it picked up a notch. Answered a few questions that's for sure
Really? I started a month ago and quit in middle of episode 5 and haven't had desire to finish. Does it finish strong? Maybe I need to go back and finish.
beer 30
Footballguy
I'm always intrigued by these responses. If you didn't like it then don't watch it. I thought Gary Oldman throughout was hilarious and there was just enough intrigue to keep me interested, really enjoyed the show, all three seasons of it. If you didn't have the same experience after 5 episodes chances are pretty good it's not going to come around for you
This is how I was with Severance. Struggled hard through season 1, have no desire to watch season 2 but everyone says it's the next great thing. Might be but I'll never know.
El Floppo
Footballguy
Slow took a bit to hook me- I started and restarted a few times with that. But by the end of S1 I was all in- and it got better from there and I binged the ever loving hell out of it. but it's all about watching Oldman chew things up as it is the stories (which are decent).I'm always intrigued by these responses. If you didn't like it then don't watch it. I thought Gary Oldman throughout was hilarious and there was just enough intrigue to keep me interested, really enjoyed the show, all three seasons of it. If you didn't have the same experience after 5 episodes chances are pretty good it's not going to come around for you
This is how I was with Severance. Struggled hard through season 1, have no desire to watch season 2 but everyone says it's the next great thing. Might be but I'll never know.
Severance was the exact same for me in terms of S1. I was even more in on that show by the end of S1... so I'd guess a good choice to pull the plug if it never grabbed you.
I'm terrible with notebooks- but is Schmeabs the guy who hates The Wire? just saying ymmv here
B Maverick
Footballguy
3 eps in and not much better. Some of the side characters have some good banter/chemistry, but everyone is so dry and no one looks like they are enjoying themselves or having any fun.
Probably watch to see Harvey's appearances, maybe Luis Litt's too since he's reportedly showing up. But if it doesn't improve than probably not in for much longer.
On The Rocks
Footballguy
We watched "Paradise" on Hulu.
I'm not a sci-fi fan and had no expectations and had no idea what I was getting into when I started it.
It was good. Not great. Good enough to hold my attention and keep me tuned in and I like watching something new that I haven't seen rehashed a million times before. I will probably tune into S2. Didn't particularly care for any specific characters but somehow found myself feeling bad for the guy that played the President. (not the new older guy, but the previous younger guy)
There isn't any one thing about it I can rave about, and no one thing I hated about it. Would I recommend it? Sure. It's worth giving it a shot. Not the greatest review, I know.
I'm not a sci-fi fan and had no expectations and had no idea what I was getting into when I started it.
It was good. Not great. Good enough to hold my attention and keep me tuned in and I like watching something new that I haven't seen rehashed a million times before. I will probably tune into S2. Didn't particularly care for any specific characters but somehow found myself feeling bad for the guy that played the President. (not the new older guy, but the previous younger guy)
There isn't any one thing about it I can rave about, and no one thing I hated about it. Would I recommend it? Sure. It's worth giving it a shot. Not the greatest review, I know.
BLOCKED_PUNT
Footballguy
Watched the first 4 episodes of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. It's...fine. It's ok. Didn't wow me but didn't hate it. Maybe it gets better later on. Really makes me think of show like Charmed. Still think shows like Supernatural and Grimm did it better though.
B Maverick
Footballguy
S1 of Buffy can be hard to get through. Esp ep 4. Most can be skipped and you won't miss much. Watch 7, 10 and 12 for sure. 6, 9, 11 have their moments.
S2 is definitely a step up. It will be up and down for the first few eps but once you get to ep 6 it really gets going.
fatness
Footballguy
For dog owners watching Severance, does your dog have problems while it's on? Apparently some dogs do.
"Some fans of the hit Apple TV series — a surreal workplace thriller that is fast approaching the conclusion of its second season — have noticed their pets getting worked up when “Severance” is on in their homes. Dogs have barked at the elevators or at the sound of key cards being swiped. One Reddit user described how her dog, who is normally calm at night, will pace around the home and whimper whenever “Severance” is on the TV. On TikTok, several viewers reported that their dog went into hiding after they watched the show."
"Some fans of the hit Apple TV series — a surreal workplace thriller that is fast approaching the conclusion of its second season — have noticed their pets getting worked up when “Severance” is on in their homes. Dogs have barked at the elevators or at the sound of key cards being swiped. One Reddit user described how her dog, who is normally calm at night, will pace around the home and whimper whenever “Severance” is on the TV. On TikTok, several viewers reported that their dog went into hiding after they watched the show."
BobbyLayne
Footballguy
Going to pick up Apple TV short term to binge Severance.
Anything else worthwhile we should try?
Think the last time we had it finished Ted Lasso, The Morning Show S3, Mythic Quest S2, Shrinking S1.
Anything else worthwhile we should try?
Think the last time we had it finished Ted Lasso, The Morning Show S3, Mythic Quest S2, Shrinking S1.
northern exposure
Footballguy
Slow Horses.
BeTheMatch
Footballguy
Station Eleven (unless that was HBO)
Dennis Castro
Footballguy
We love For All Mankind. Alt history based on how national and global events might’ve unfolded over the next several decades had the Soviets landed on the moon first.
BeTheMatch
Footballguy
First couple seasons were really good
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