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[El Floppo]

I feel like The Pitt suffered for me from expectations set by all the love it got here.

Very good hospital procedural, regardless..no negatives (aside from some slightly obvious preaching about stuff)... just didn't feel like anything new to me.

Wife and I had watched Critical: Between Life and Death...6 ep doc series on netflix about Londons critical care system/hospital. Like this, but real and followed up with various patients over the course of time. Tbh, i found it more compelling and may have also tainted my view of Pitt having seen it first.

 

[bcat01]

I feel like The Pitt suffered for me from expectations set by all the love it got here.

Very good hospital procedural, regardless..no negatives (aside from some slightly obvious preaching about stuff)... just didn't feel like anything new to me.

Wife and I had watched Critical: Between Life and Death...6 ep doc series on netflix about Londons critical care system/hospital. Like this, but real and followed up with various patients over the course of time. Tbh, i found it more compelling and may have also tainted my view of Pitt having seen it first.

Check out Lennox Hill on Netflix if you have not seen it.

 

[General Malaise]

Finished Season 4 of The Bear and boy, I'm not sure what sort of awards are handed out for TV shows, but if Jamie Lee Curtis doesn't win something - ANYTHING - for her performances, especially in Season 4, the world is an unjust one. Her acting in Episode 9 is a master class in drama. What a wonderful job by Curtis and I hope she is recognized for this.

 

[El Floppo]

I feel like The Pitt suffered for me from expectations set by all the love it got here.

Very good hospital procedural, regardless..no negatives (aside from some slightly obvious preaching about stuff)... just didn't feel like anything new to me.

Wife and I had watched Critical: Between Life and Death...6 ep doc series on netflix about Londons critical care system/hospital. Like this, but real and followed up with various patients over the course of time. Tbh, i found it more compelling and may have also tainted my view of Pitt having seen it first.

Check out Lennox Hill on Netflix if you have not seen it.

was that the doc series that led up to Covid? if so, we saw it- yeah, was pretty great. TBH, I preferred the London one to that- seeing patients come off of helicopters and ambulances and then following the entire process was pretty intense and interesting. very much like Pitt, but not just the one shift. and not 8 thousand people dying.

 

[Zow]

Finished Season 4 of The Bear and boy, I'm not sure what sort of awards are handed out for TV shows, but if Jamie Lee Curtis doesn't win something - ANYTHING - for her performances, especially in Season 4, the world is an unjust one. Her acting in Episode 9 is a master class in drama. What a wonderful job by Curtis and I hope she is recognized for this.

She’ll probably win best comedic actress. Because the show is apparently a comedy per the awards folks.

 

[Dan Lambskin]

Also I know I’m late to the party but Tires is cracking me up. Couple episodes left for me in season 2 (just finished the Tire Expo episode)

 

[roarlions]

Finished Season 4 of The Bear and boy, I'm not sure what sort of awards are handed out for TV shows, but if Jamie Lee Curtis doesn't win something - ANYTHING - for her performances, especially in Season 4, the world is an unjust one. Her acting in Episode 9 is a master class in drama. What a wonderful job by Curtis and I hope she is recognized for this.

She’ll probably win best comedic actress. Because the show is apparently a comedy per the awards folks.

The Emmy for guest actress in a comedy series has already been awarded (last weekend I think) and she didn't win. I assume her Emmy nomination was for season 4 of The Bear and not the previous season.

Julianne Nicholson Wins Guest Actress in a Comedy Emmy for Dance Mom 'Hacks' Appearance

Julianne Nicholson won Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series for her role in 'Hacks' at the 2025 Creative Arts Emmys on Saturday, Sept. 6. Olivia Colman, Jamie Lee Curtis, Cynthia Erivo, Robby Hoffman and Zoë Kravitz were also nominated.

people.com

 

[Runkle]

Finished Season 4 of The Bear and boy, I'm not sure what sort of awards are handed out for TV shows, but if Jamie Lee Curtis doesn't win something - ANYTHING - for her performances, especially in Season 4, the world is an unjust one. Her acting in Episode 9 is a master class in drama. What a wonderful job by Curtis and I hope she is recognized for this.

She’ll probably win best comedic actress. Because the show is apparently a comedy per the awards folks.

The Emmy for guest actress in a comedy series has already been awarded (last weekend I think) and she didn't win. I assume her Emmy nomination was for season 4 of The Bear and not the previous season.

Julianne Nicholson Wins Guest Actress in a Comedy Emmy for Dance Mom 'Hacks' Appearance

Julianne Nicholson won Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series for her role in 'Hacks' at the 2025 Creative Arts Emmys on Saturday, Sept. 6. Olivia Colman, Jamie Lee Curtis, Cynthia Erivo, Robby Hoffman and Zoë Kravitz were also nominated.

people.com

The Bear season 4 was released on June 25. The Emmy qualification date is May 31st, so season 4 will be eligible for next year's Emmys.

 

[belljr]

DANCE MOM!!!!

 

[jamny]

Episode 5 of Alien:Earth was really good. Going back before the crash. It could've been a stand alone movie if it was just a little longer.

 

[Pip's Invitation]

Finished Season 4 of The Bear and boy, I'm not sure what sort of awards are handed out for TV shows, but if Jamie Lee Curtis doesn't win something - ANYTHING - for her performances, especially in Season 4, the world is an unjust one. Her acting in Episode 9 is a master class in drama. What a wonderful job by Curtis and I hope she is recognized for this.

She won an Emmy for season 2. I’m sure she’ll be nominated for this season.

 

[beer 30]

Episode 5 of Alien:Earth was really good. Going back before the crash. It could've been a stand alone movie if it was just a little longer.

Just watched it last night, thought the same, good backstory and had the potential to be a spinoff of some sort. Collection of the zoo specimens but being seemingly oblivious to the capabilities of the individual specimens kinda makes me scratch my head. You somehow captured these things, how do you not know, at least minimally, what these things do?

 

[WVU Alum]

Episode 5 of Alien:Earth was really good. Going back before the crash. It could've been a stand alone movie if it was just a little longer.

Just watched it last night, thought the same, good backstory and had the potential to be a spinoff of some sort. Collection of the zoo specimens but being seemingly oblivious to the capabilities of the individual specimens kinda makes me scratch my head. You somehow captured these things, how do you not know, at least minimally, what these things do?

There was a throw away line in episode one or two where someone on the ship stated that they lost people collecting the specimens.

 

[beer 30]

Episode 5 of Alien:Earth was really good. Going back before the crash. It could've been a stand alone movie if it was just a little longer.

Just watched it last night, thought the same, good backstory and had the potential to be a spinoff of some sort. Collection of the zoo specimens but being seemingly oblivious to the capabilities of the individual specimens kinda makes me scratch my head. You somehow captured these things, how do you not know, at least minimally, what these things do?

There was a throw away line in episode one or two where someone on the ship stated that they lost people collecting the specimens.

I figured I had to have missed something like that. But then that makes ask the question, how many freaking people did they have to start since a tick and an eyeball octopus has managed to take out the remaining crew members. For a guy that eschews suspending disbelief with these shows, you'd think I'd just shut up and roll with it.

 

[General Malaise]

Well, I'm through 4 episodes of Hunting Wives and I'm not sure I've ever been more ashamed of myself for anything and that's saying something considering some of the dumbassery I've committed in my life. Will I stick with it? I don't know. I think every episode erodes like 3 IQ points and I don't have too many left to shed. But boy howdy do I like me some Malin Akerman and have ever since I spotted her in Entourage. She's got something I find alluring. A lot of somethings.

 

[Pip's Invitation]

Traitors Ireland Ep 6

The hidden son draws major fire.

The

Spoiler: recruit

Nick

declined to join.

They are smart and take out another

Spoiler: Traitor

Katelyn

.
A lot of pissed off players as they didn't want to get the Traitor out; they wanted to keep around as an easy finale vote out.

Much heated debate and they leave the Roundtable room as if they didn't win the day. Depressed and angry vibes instead.
Now... the remaining Traitor must send an Ultimatum (join or be murdered) to a Faithful that may not want to flip roles.

Spoiler: Who will that be?

His son: Andrew

Would be flippin awesome (but bad TV?) if each night they refuse and we get to the finale that way. Won't happen since people won't throw their game away and not get the Euros, but cool to ponder.
Even better if they refuse and the last Traitor is banished, leaving just Faithfuls to vote each other out until the end. That could be good TV?

Refusal of an ultimatum has only happened once in English-speaking versions, and there were special circumstances behind that one.

This episode advanced the meta of the entire franchise. The Traitor Angel strategy was first articulated by Sandra in US 2 and has been championed by fans in various corners of the internet. It’s been deployed in pretty much every English-speaking season since then, and sometimes gets discussed in the edit and sometimes doesn’t.

This episode shows that it can backfire on you if you are too vocal about it. Nick and Ben played it absolutely terribly. The faithfuls who reamed them out were right to do so. Because the whole idea is to keep a known traitor around and wait until the end to banish them to save the aggravation of trying to guess who the recruited traitors are. If you are doing that, then who are you banishing? Other faithfuls! Of COURSE they’re going to be pissed off if they learn you’re doing this strategy and they’re not in on it. If you’re going to do the Traitor Angel strategy, this episode shows that you HAVE to be quiet about it.

 

[Tick]

Peacemaker season 2 is about 4 episodes in. I'm enjoying it, pretty much the same feel as season 1.

 

[Major]

Watched the first episode of Task on HBO

Not too bad so far.

I thought it was ok.
First episodes are hard to judge sometimes so I'll stick with it for a few more.

Just watched the first two tonight. I'm enjoying it and definitely in for the season. Always love a good biker subplot as long as it's more True Detective and not Sons of Anarchy.

 

[jamny]

Watched the first episode of Task on HBO

Not too bad so far.

I thought it was ok.
First episodes are hard to judge sometimes so I'll stick with it for a few more.

Just watched the first two tonight. I'm enjoying it and definitely in for the season. Always love a good biker subplot as long as it's more True Detective and not Sons of Anarchy.

Episode 2 was good. Just realized the lead guy in the gang was Laura Linney's brother in Ozark. He was a standout on that show. Definitely in for more.

 

[identikit]

Watched the first episode of Task on HBO

Not too bad so far.

I thought it was ok.
First episodes are hard to judge sometimes so I'll stick with it for a few more.

Just watched the first two tonight. I'm enjoying it and definitely in for the season. Always love a good biker subplot as long as it's more True Detective and not Sons of Anarchy.

Episode 2 was good. Just realized the lead guy in the gang was Laura Linney's brother in Ozark. He was a standout on that show. Definitely in for more.

Pelphrey is a top-notch actor

Episode 2 is on my watch list for today

 

[El Floppo]

With HBO again, i jumped back into Somebody Somewhere. The bitter/sweet adult comedy is working for me.

Nice to see Hiller win the Emmy for the show

 

[The Longtime Lurker]

Laura Linney's brother in Ozark.

You've got my attention. He was outstanding in Ozark imo. Was wondering why i haven't seen him more. Will likely check this one out.

 

[AAABatteries]

Laura Linney's brother in Ozark.

You've got my attention. He was outstanding in Ozark imo. Was wondering why i haven't seen him more. Will likely check this one out.

Yep, he’s a great actor. Watched the first episodes and I’m in. Him and Ruffalo made it an easy decision to give it a try.

 

[SWC]

foundation is so good its just nuts i was a little worried about the new showrunner but they did a great job just a masterful season take that to the bank brohans

 

[El Floppo]

foundation is so good its just nuts i was a little worried about the new showrunner but they did a great job just a masterful season take that to the bank brohans

Its been great, despite my not liking the Mule as a plot device. Agree...something about this season really clicked.

But i thought they jammed two episodes into the season finale...felt rushed and too dense.

 

[SWC]

foundation is so good its just nuts i was a little worried about the new showrunner but they did a great job just a masterful season take that to the bank brohans

Its been great, despite my not liking the Mule as a plot device. Agree...something about this season really clicked.

But i thought they jammed two episodes into the season finale...felt rushed and too dense.

i mean i would love another 10 episodes every season so i am with you i hate the arbitrary caps and then you get what you get as a result take that to the bank brohan

 

[guru_007]

foundation is so good its just nuts i was a little worried about the new showrunner but they did a great job just a masterful season take that to the bank brohans

Its been great, despite my not liking the Mule as a plot device. Agree...something about this season really clicked.

But i thought they jammed two episodes into the season finale...felt rushed and too dense.

Did either of you read the book series?

This show is fine as science fiction, but the artistic license taken by the creators is crazy off the rails.

Mule was a pretty big character in the book as well. But I watch this series and it's completely different than the books for the most part. They only have kept characters names the same

 

[SWC]

foundation is so good its just nuts i was a little worried about the new showrunner but they did a great job just a masterful season take that to the bank brohans

Its been great, despite my not liking the Mule as a plot device. Agree...something about this season really clicked.

But i thought they jammed two episodes into the season finale...felt rushed and too dense.

Did either of you read the book series?

This show is fine as science fiction, but the artistic license taken by the creators is crazy off the rails.

Mule was a pretty big character in the book as well. But I watch this series and it's completely different than the books for the most part. They only have kept characters names the same

i did not read the books i just like the show a lot take that to the bank brohans

 

[Gally]

foundation is so good its just nuts i was a little worried about the new showrunner but they did a great job just a masterful season take that to the bank brohans

Its been great, despite my not liking the Mule as a plot device. Agree...something about this season really clicked.

But i thought they jammed two episodes into the season finale...felt rushed and too dense.

Did either of you read the book series?

This show is fine as science fiction, but the artistic license taken by the creators is crazy off the rails.

Mule was a pretty big character in the book as well. But I watch this series and it's completely different than the books for the most part. They only have kept characters names the same

i did not read the books i just like the show a lot take that to the bank brohans

Maybe you should take it to the library and read the brohans

 

[SWC]

foundation is so good its just nuts i was a little worried about the new showrunner but they did a great job just a masterful season take that to the bank brohans

Its been great, despite my not liking the Mule as a plot device. Agree...something about this season really clicked.

But i thought they jammed two episodes into the season finale...felt rushed and too dense.

Did either of you read the book series?

This show is fine as science fiction, but the artistic license taken by the creators is crazy off the rails.

Mule was a pretty big character in the book as well. But I watch this series and it's completely different than the books for the most part. They only have kept characters names the same

i did not read the books i just like the show a lot take that to the bank brohans

Maybe you should take it to the library and read the brohans

i read brohans every day and i like to think i am a good judge of character but i also read books but right now i am knee deep in a book about norman mclean take that to the bank brochacho

 

[WVU Alum]

Invasion on Apple… I don’t like it. I have watched every episode. Don’t like it. The first season was ok, it was kinetic. Season 2, got weird. Season 3… boring, smell the fart acting.

 

[shuke]

Laura Linney's brother in Ozark.

You've got my attention. He was outstanding in Ozark imo. Was wondering why i haven't seen him more. Will likely check this one out.

Yep, he’s a great actor. Watched the first episodes and I’m in. Him and Ruffalo made it an easy decision to give it a try.

Just watched the first episode. Definitely in.

 

[El Floppo]

Invasion on Apple… I don’t like it. I have watched every episode. Don’t like it. The first season was ok, it was kinetic. Season 2, got weird. Season 3… boring, smell the fart acting.

I actually liked the 2nd season a little more than the 1st...both were decent but something holding them back a bit.

I started S3 and had to step away. Not sure i even made it through the full first ep. Something felt way off from the giddyup

 

[⚡DEADHEAD⚡]

I have very much enjoyed The Night Manager on, I think, Amazon Prime.

And I'm about to wrap up The Staircase on HBO Max. Also very enjoyable.

Two goodies here folks.

 

[El Floppo]

With HBO again, i jumped back into Somebody Somewhere. The bitter/sweet adult comedy is working for me.

Nice to see Hiller win the Emmy for the show

Just finished up S3.

What a genuinely lovely show. Feels like it has the emotional heart and a kinda similar humor (kinda sorta) of Ted Lasso, minus sports or england.

 

[SWC]

Invasion on Apple… I don’t like it. I have watched every episode. Don’t like it. The first season was ok, it was kinetic. Season 2, got weird. Season 3… boring, smell the fart acting.

I actually liked the 2nd season a little more than the 1st...both were decent but something holding them back a bit.

I started S3 and had to step away. Not sure i even made it through the full first ep. Something felt way off from the giddyup

i liked season one and sort of stalled out on season 2 i dont know why i should like it but its just not getting home take that to the bank bromigos

 

[SWC]

I have very much enjoyed The Night Manager on, I think, Amazon Prime.

And I'm about to wrap up The Staircase on HBO Max. Also very enjoyable.

Two goodies here folks.

hiddleton is amazing night manager was very good take that to the bank brochacho

 

[jamny]

I have very much enjoyed The Night Manager on, I think, Amazon Prime.

And I'm about to wrap up The Staircase on HBO Max. Also very enjoyable.

Two goodies here folks.

Forgot about The Staircase...that was a good one.

 

[Dan Lambskin]

Invasion on Apple… I don’t like it. I have watched every episode. Don’t like it. The first season was ok, it was kinetic. Season 2, got weird. Season 3… boring, smell the fart acting.

I actually liked the 2nd season a little more than the 1st...both were decent but something holding them back a bit.

I started S3 and had to step away. Not sure i even made it through the full first ep. Something felt way off from the giddyup

Thought you guys were talking about the 2005 show Invasion at first, thought maybe Apple picked it up

Sounds like I should pass on this?

 

[beer 30]

Slow Horses Season 5 kicks off September 24th

 

[El Floppo]

Invasion on Apple… I don’t like it. I have watched every episode. Don’t like it. The first season was ok, it was kinetic. Season 2, got weird. Season 3… boring, smell the fart acting.

I actually liked the 2nd season a little more than the 1st...both were decent but something holding them back a bit.

I started S3 and had to step away. Not sure i even made it through the full first ep. Something felt way off from the giddyup

Thought you guys were talking about the 2005 show Invasion at first, thought maybe Apple picked it up

Sounds like I should pass on this?

If youre a sci fi guy, itll scratch the itch. For me, first couple seasons were decent and worth watching. Ill probably give S3 another try

 

[SWC]

Slow Horses Season 5 kicks off September 24th

one of my favorites of all time oldman is sooooooo good take that to the bank brohans

 

[belljr]

In on Task

 

[FarFromHome]

Watched the Charlie Sheen doc on Netflix. Couple things:

His father was put through the ringer time after time. Time after time he showed his son love. Tough.

His drug dealer friend that took that heroic stance to slowly weaken the strength of Charlie's crack was absolutely hilarious. His tone was he was like being fireman heroic. Charlie ends up thanking him for his heroism. Ha ha

Charlie was a mess for that tiger blood stretch. Just brutal to watch people riding that out.

 

[TripItUp]

In on Task

easily the best series going right now IMHO

likely top 5 for the year

 

[Major]

I will soon pick up a new series and looking at one with a few seasons under their belt. Severance, Slow Horses and The Bear seem to be the most acclaimed. I'm open to other suggestions as well because there are just too many damn shows spread out across networks to keep up with.

Note: I watched 2 random episodes of The Bear and thought it was mid at best. Still can't get over the tomato sauce can season finale

 

[bcat01]

I will soon pick up a new series and looking at one with a few seasons under their belt. Severance, Slow Horses and The Bear seem to be the most acclaimed. I'm open to other suggestions as well because there are just too many damn shows spread out across networks to keep up with.

Note: I watched 2 random episodes of The Bear and thought it was mid at best. Still can't get over the tomato sauce can season finale

The Bear would be very hard to judge based off of 2 random episodes. It needs to be watched from the beginning.

 

[beer 30]

I will soon pick up a new series and looking at one with a few seasons under their belt. Severance, Slow Horses and The Bear seem to be the most acclaimed. I'm open to other suggestions as well because there are just too many damn shows spread out across networks to keep up with.

Note: I watched 2 random episodes of The Bear and thought it was mid at best. Still can't get over the tomato sauce can season finale

Severance didn't resonate with me but a lot in this thread loved it so solid choice. Love with a capital L Slow Horses.

Never watched the Bear so no comment.

 

[SWC]

i thought severance was ok but it was just so wierd slow horses is a good old fashoined cop show and i love love love it the bear my lady loved but it just didnt do anything for me just brought back traumatic memories of food service days take that to the bank brohans

 

[Gally]

I will soon pick up a new series and looking at one with a few seasons under their belt. Severance, Slow Horses and The Bear seem to be the most acclaimed. I'm open to other suggestions as well because there are just too many damn shows spread out across networks to keep up with.

Note: I watched 2 random episodes of The Bear and thought it was mid at best. Still can't get over the tomato sauce can season finale

How far back do you want to go and do you have a genre? A couple oldies that I went through recently were The Shield and The Good Place. Both really entertaining.