Streaming or currently airing TV shows (AKA Netflix thread) (29 Viewers)

[jdoggydogg]

Couldn't stand him at first, but he soon became my favorite part of the show.  I'm pretty sure he's just playing a professionally written version of himself.

Jane Krakowski's character is what stopped me from watching the show.  I could not get past how much I hated her.

This is all well said. I know there are flamboyant, effeminate gay men. It's just that using that archetype in a modern show feels weird. 

 

[Bull Dozier]

This is all well said. I know there are flamboyant, effeminate gay men. It's just that using that archetype in a modern show feels weird. 

Agreed, but when they have an actor who doesn't have to act to portray a character that way, it is clearly (to me in my opinion) not a situation of making fun of that person. 

Plus, he's just funny.

 

[jdoggydogg]

Agreed, but when they have an actor who doesn't have to act to portray a character that way, it is clearly (to me in my opinion) not a situation of making fun of that person. 

Plus, he's just funny.

Definitely. 

 

[urbanhack]

Watched "Freeway : Crack in the system" and it was....ok.  It was interesting to hear that a former corrections officer turned rapper took the name "Rick Ross" because it had street value as a drug kingpin and he thought the real Rick Ross would never get out of prison.  Oops.  There was a reporter with a conspiracy story about how the proceeds of crack were used to fund Contras through the CIA, so if that's your bag this will scratch that itch.

There is a book called Dark Alliance written by Gary Webb that covers this entire subject matter.  Webb, a reporter for the San Jose Mercury, mysteriously died after doing the investigative journalism and writing the book.

 

[Statorama]

There is a book called Dark Alliance written by Gary Webb that covers this entire subject matter.  Webb, a reporter for the San Jose Mercury, mysteriously died after doing the investigative journalism and writing the book.

That's the guy featured in the "Freeway" doc.  He must have really wanted to commit suicide, because he shot himself in the head twice.

 

[urbanhack]

That's the guy featured in the "Freeway" doc.  He must have really wanted to commit suicide, because he shot himself in the head twice.

Okay...I'm going to watch this tonight.

 

[Daywalker]

It's true and I don't care. That I haven't seen any of them is refreshing. 

The lead actor really jumps off the screen.  Star potential.

The girl too.  Reminds me of marion coutillard.

 

[jdoggydogg]

The girl too.  Reminds me of marion coutillard.

She reminds me a bit of Alicia Vikander. 

 

[shuke]

Got bored with Electric Dreams after three episodes so decided to give Dark a shot.

After one episode, holy #### this looks awesome.

 

[Rove!]

Got bored with Electric Dreams after three episodes so decided to give Dark a shot.

After one episode, holy #### this looks awesome.

Electric Dreams is kind hit or miss

kill all others, the Commuter and safe and sound are really good...the Commuter is a classic

i really liked impossible Planet, even though it lacked exposition and they totally destroyed the premise of the original story ( I can understand why some  disliked this one, but when viewed metaphysically, it just clicks for me and makes a more ####ed up statement about perception and reality than the original)

the rest are kind Ok to meh,

 

[-OZ-]

Still plodding through Travelers but man it's got me hooked. Like when you get home the only thing you want to do is plow through some episodes hooked. Really enjoying S2

watched episode S2E3 last night. The first season was great, I was skeptical about the 2nd at first but it's been very good so far.

 

[pantherclub]

Just binged Everything Sucks and I really liked this one

the first ep was a little rough, but it got tons better....

definitely a Freaks and Geeks vibe to it...

Pretty funny show, easy to binge.  Seems somewhat realistic and love the 90's undertone throughout.  The phish reference in the first episode was cool and the internet scene where the screen took forever ot load and the kid marveling at something being wrong on the "net" was hilarious.  The hot girl was indeed just smoking hot and I would have lost it if someone looked like that at my school

worth the watch

 

[belljr]

Altered Carbon....what the actual #### is this mess

 

[-OZ-]

My youngest daughter watches the Full House reboot on Netflix, so turrible. I sat and watched an episode with her and laughed loudly every time the laugh track went off, then noted that what was just said wasn't funny. She was not amused. 

Hate to admit it but we've watched most of the episodes. Wasn't the worst thing my wife likes to watch.

 

[RC94]

I haven't watched Altered Carbon yet, but it's interesting how polarizing it is.  People seem to either like it or hate it, with few who are neutral about it.  Personally, I love good sci-fi movies and shows, but IMO the Netflix produced movies and shows so far have been overwhelmingly disappointing, so I am skeptical I will like Altered Carbon.

 

[Binky The Doormat]

There's a really good interview with the real-life Frank Castle on CYInterview.com

#firstofallhowishe?

 

[bro1ncos]

Made it through all of Son's of Anarchy. Enjoyed the series very much.

 

[James Daulton]

Just starting Crazyhead.  Appears to be a British horror/comedy about two young gals who can see and fight demons.  Not loving it not hating, will report back which category the show ultimately falls into.  I't it turns out to be a female version of Supernatural, but those are probably unrealistic expectations.

 

[Dan Lambskin]

My youngest daughter watches the Full House reboot on Netflix, so turrible. I sat and watched an episode with her and laughed loudly every time the laugh track went off, then noted that what was just said wasn't funny. She was not amused. 

Steph 

Couldn't stand him at first, but he soon became my favorite part of the show.  I'm pretty sure he's just playing a professionally written version of himself.

Jane Krakowski's character is what stopped me from watching the show.  I could not get past how much I hated her.

I tuned out during the Martin Short arc...he’s so terrible 

 

[Jobber]

I notice with my kids, they love The Office and just can't tolerate Seinfeld.  It's the laugh track... Office, Scrubs, 30 Rock, and Parks wrecked sitcoms with laugh tracks for me - it seems that the same is true for my kids, who never watched a show with a laugh track and can't handle it.

I saw a video once of the Big Bang Theory before they added the laugh track. Or someone edited it out. Oh man, it’s so unfunny when you watch it this way. The actors pausing to slow laugh track time is really weird to watch.

 

[shadyridr]

I wanted to thank those who recommended Halt and Catch Fire. Three episodes left. Amazing show.

I also started watching Episodes thanks to the recommendations here as well. I barely made it past the first episode but once I did the show is hilarious. The first episode is like a setup episode. Matt LeBlanc plays himself which is basically Joey Tribiani.

 

[thecatch]

So I was starting to dig the first three episodes or so of Altered Carbon, but it goes off the rails pretty quickly IMO. By the end it reminded me a bit of Jupiter Ascending in being a giant mess of a sci fi story. I was invested enough to finish but it’s a tough recommend. For those that didn’t like the first couple of episodes, I wouldn’t recommend pushing through. 

 

[peaces]

So I was starting to dig the first three episodes or so of Altered Carbon, but it goes off the rails pretty quickly IMO. By the end it reminded me a bit of Jupiter Ascending in being a giant mess of a sci fi story. I was invested enough to finish but it’s a tough recommend. For those that didn’t like the first couple of episodes, I wouldn’t recommend pushing through. 

That's about where I bailed

 

[Chadstroma]

If you just finished Daredevil I'd go right into the Punisher

That is what I did. Like I said, Daredevil set up Punisher nicely and I was already invested in this version of Punisher through his story line in Daredevil. It was actually fairly seamless to go from Daredevil to Punisher. Punisher didn't really do the same for any other show so I was not sure where to go from there and these are all characters that had next to nothing in Marvel back in the days when I was into comics versus Daredevil and Punisher being big names (though I was not a Daredevil fan of the comics).  

 

[urbanhack]

I haven't watched Altered Carbon yet, but it's interesting how polarizing it is.  People seem to either like it or hate it, with few who are neutral about it.  Personally, I love good sci-fi movies and shows, but IMO the Netflix produced movies and shows so far have been overwhelmingly disappointing, so I am skeptical I will like Altered Carbon.

lower your expectations and just enjoy...

 

[El Floppo]

lower your expectations and just enjoy...

I had no expectations, like sci-fi and I wasn't that impressed. 

But as I mentioned up thread, if you're a die-hard sci-fi fan, there are some interesting concepts and decent stuff to look at (primarily blade runner immitation world and boobs). Casting, acting and writing were distractingly bad for me... so that's the stuff you'd have to somehow shut out to get into this IMO. 

 

[Dr. Octopus]

I wanted to thank those who recommended Halt and Catch Fire. Three episodes left. Amazing show.

I also started watching Episodes thanks to the recommendations here as well. I barely made it past the first episode but once I did the show is hilarious. The first episode is like a setup episode. Matt LeBlanc plays himself which is basically Joey Tribiani.

About five episodes into both shows. Like both a lot. Episodes isn’t “but gusting” funny but it’s very clever and well done. LeBlanc does a great job or parodying himself.

 

[Ranethe]

I haven't watched Altered Carbon yet, but it's interesting how polarizing it is.  People seem to either like it or hate it, with few who are neutral about it.  Personally, I love good sci-fi movies and shows, but IMO the Netflix produced movies and shows so far have been overwhelmingly disappointing, so I am skeptical I will like Altered Carbon.

I watched all of it and I'm pretty close to neutral, slightly leaning positive. It was dark and claustrophobic, reminded me a lot of Blade Runner visually (as others have mentioned). I also agree with others that the casting was poor, the lead was not convincing and pretty flat in general, his sidekick recruit was totally forgettable, etc.

Maybe it's my preference for the genre in general but I thought it was mildly interesting and worth watching.

 

[Chadstroma]

I haven't watched Altered Carbon yet, but it's interesting how polarizing it is.  People seem to either like it or hate it, with few who are neutral about it.  Personally, I love good sci-fi movies and shows, but IMO the Netflix produced movies and shows so far have been overwhelmingly disappointing, so I am skeptical I will like Altered Carbon.

I am fairly far in. It isn't great but I don't think it is horrible. For me the knock is that there is not a whole lot of original ideas or visuals. If you are into sci-fi then you will watch and think 'that is like ______'

The production value is good though. What I would expect on a feature film so that has it going for it. I think they spent a lot of money on this series.

 

[thecatch]

I watched all of it and I'm pretty close to neutral, slightly leaning positive. It was dark and claustrophobic, reminded me a lot of Blade Runner visually (as others have mentioned). I also agree with others that the casting was poor, the lead was not convincing and pretty flat in general, his sidekick recruit was totally forgettable, etc.

Maybe it's my preference for the genre in general but I thought it was mildly interesting and worth watching.

I’m not sure I agree with the criticism the casting/acting sucked - Tom Hanks isn’t walking through the door and salvaging the dialogue and story beats. I blame the writing for a lot of this. 

 

[Dan Lambskin]

Only 4 episodes into Peaky Blinders but liking it a lot 

 

[El Floppo]

I am fairly far in. It isn't great but I don't think it is horrible. For me the knock is that there is not a whole lot of original ideas or visuals. If you are into sci-fi then you will watch and think 'that is like ______'

The production value is good though. What I would expect on a feature film so that has it going for it. I think they spent a lot of money on this series.

I don't remember seeing or reading the core concept before- plugging yourself into new bodies- and I thought they did a decent job stretching that idea into some socio-economics.

 

[Hector Salamanca]

Just starting Crazyhead.  Appears to be a British horror/comedy about two young gals who can see and fight demons.  Not loving it not hating, will report back which category the show ultimately falls into.  I't it turns out to be a female version of Supernatural, but those are probably unrealistic expectations.

I'm a few episodes in and liking it so far.  Some hilarious moments...the first time the blonde and the brother "hook up" had me howling.

 

[Good Posting Judge]

Made it through all of Son's of Anarchy. Enjoyed the series very much.

What did you think of the last episode?

 

[cockroach]

If you like Episodes, there is another UK show on Netflix with that same couple but they work in a hospital.  I don't know what it's about but it had John Oliver in it and "Millah" from Broadchurch (and the butt ton of other stuff she's been in).  IDK if it's any good, but it exists.  

ETA: Green Ward

 

[bro1ncos]

What did you think of the last episode?

Thought the last couple episodes were predictable. Only thing I missed on was:

Spoiler

Thought Jax would use the rock wall with dad's memorial as the spot he would crash the pan head instead of the semi.

Also wish they would have left Chuckie with more information.

 

[AAABatteries]

I hate to say it but the nudity may be "too much" in that show.

You sold me.

 

[Beef Ravioli]

Still plodding through Travelers but man it's got me hooked. Like when you get home the only thing you want to do is plow through some episodes hooked. Really enjoying S2

I watched two episodes at a layover in Charlotte back in November and then forgot about it. Wife and I picked it up last night and are looking forward to it. 

 

[Buddy Ball 2K3]

Amazon Prime - Brawl in Cell Block 99 -  Vince Vaughn gets tossed into prison and must kill an inmate to save his wife and child.  Really enjoyed this and it had some extremely violent bloody fight scenes 

 

[Long Ball Larry]

Watched "Freeway : Crack in the system" and it was....ok.  It was interesting to hear that a former corrections officer turned rapper took the name "Rick Ross" because it had street value as a drug kingpin and he thought the real Rick Ross would never get out of prison.  Oops.  There was a reporter with a conspiracy story about how the proceeds of crack were used to fund Contras through the CIA, so if that's your bag this will scratch that itch.

are you sure you weren't just watching CB4?

 

[Long Ball Larry]

There is a book called Dark Alliance written by Gary Webb that covers this entire subject matter.  Webb, a reporter for the San Jose Mercury, mysteriously died after doing the investigative journalism and writing the book.

hmm, I think there was a movie about that too.  Kill the Messenger.

 

[RokNRole]

Been watching Lilyhammer again. Was this cancelled after season 3?

 

[RokNRole]

Amazon Prime - Brawl in Cell Block 99 -  Vince Vaughn gets tossed into prison and must kill an inmate to save his wife and child.  Really enjoyed this and it had some extremely violent bloody fight scenes 

Didn’t Van Damme make this movie already?

 

[Binky The Doormat]

Been watching Lilyhammer again. Was this cancelled after season 3?

dude, come on - a quick google. 

 

[SofaKings]

Banged out the "The Rebellion" fri and sat.  About Irish Easter Uprising 1916.  Only 5 episodes.  Pretty good but panned historically.

 

[Man In The Box]

We are almost through Everything Sucks. It’s just ok, IMO. I graduated HS in 1995, so this should be right in my wheelhouse. I’m interested in the Luke/Kate storyline and not much else. Luke is the best character by far on the show. Kid can act ?

 

[rascal]

Altered carbon gets a thumbs up.  Has some cringe worthy moments, but it's good overall.  The lead actress is...wow.

Medici:. Masters of Florence gets a "not bad" but they rushed the end which hurt. 

 

[rascal]

Dark alliance next on the list.

 

[Chadstroma]

Altered carbon gets a thumbs up.  Has some cringe worthy moments, but it's good overall.  The lead actress is...wow.

Medici:. Masters of Florence gets a "not bad" but they rushed the end which hurt. 

The first time she shows up she didn't look very impressive but she has a mighty nice body going on.

 

[The Gator]

I did 3 episodes of Altered Carbon and I have to tap out.  Its confusing and really not that good. 

I lasted 5 and probably won't be going back