Streaming or currently airing TV shows (AKA Netflix thread) (28 Viewers)

[snogger]

I'm about 3 episodes into The Man in the High Castle ..

The only issue I have so far is "The Marshall".. Dislike when any show has a character who happens upon every piece of evidence needed..

Spoiler

" Hey, I'll just stop right here on the bridge where a drawing of the girl I am looking for happens to still be after hours of her losing it.. I am THAT good" .. 

Other than that part, Really enjoying it so far
 

If its not too late for you pull the rip cord on high castle.  I really really disliked it and made myself finish it because of what I had invested in it.

if he's into it so far, it's not like it gets worse.

fwiw- I liked it ok and finished the show... mostly from a conceptual standpoint, and also from some extremely quality acting performances (mostly the elder japanese). the young leads were all pretty poor, and the overall storyline and writing didn't do a good job of taking that concept to a better place it deserved. but the world-building was good- and IIRC, snogger is one of the resident TWD die-hards.... as such (and his ability to not be bothered by a myriad of stuff within a tv show) I think he'll enjoy this on.

Yea, I do tend to "let things go" when it comes to shows I've invested in and want to see how it ends, aka TWD...

Not exactly ringing endorsement for this show ...    
Saying that, I do like the premise..
But if "The Marshall" continues down the path he has so far, and with this "ringing" endorsement, I won't feel bad about bailing after season 1.. 

 

[Chaos Commish]

When I last visited this thread a couple weeks ago, I was bored struggling through Bosch, which I haven't finished. 2 eps to go. I started Narcos and couldn't look away through all five seasons and went straight into Zero Zero Zero. Love both, but I decided to fire up Deadwood alongside 0 0 0. Can't look away again, so the crazy finish to 0 0 0 is on hold. Deadwood feels like Shakespeare meets Cormac McCarthy. So good. Love the cast. Love the writing/dialog. S2E7, sad there isn't more than three seasons. Strongly endorse all but Bosch.

 

[facook]

When I last visited this thread a couple weeks ago, I was bored struggling through Bosch, which I haven't finished. 2 eps to go. I started Narcos and couldn't look away through all five seasons and went straight into Zero Zero Zero. Love both, but I decided to fire up Deadwood alongside 0 0 0. Can't look away again, so the crazy finish to 0 0 0 is on hold. Deadwood feels like Shakespeare meets Cormac McCarthy. So good. Love the cast. Love the writing/dialog. S2E7, sad there isn't more than three seasons. Strongly endorse all but Bosch.

I've said it before, but Deadwood is the most eloquent use of cursing I've ever seen in media.  And usually gratuitous cursing is a turn off for me in entertainment.  But when Al Swearengen discusses two San Francisco gentlemen with Wu I absolutely lose my ess.  I could watch that scene 1000 times.

 

[belljr]

Deadwood would have been one of the greatest shows ever if not for John in Cincinnati

 

[Moe.]

Deadwood would have been one of the greatest shows ever if not for John in Cincinnati

Why do you say that? It's not like Milch quit Deadwood so he could work on John from Cincinnati. HBO axed Deadwood because it was too expensive I thought, and JFC was just his next project. 

My god what a terrible show that was though. 

 

[Gr00vus]

Deadwood would have been one of the greatest shows ever if not for John in Cincinnati

Deadwood is still a top 10 all time show for me, maybe top 5.

 

[belljr]

Why do you say that? It's not like Milch quit Deadwood so he could work on John from Cincinnati. HBO axed Deadwood because it was too expensive I thought, and JFC was just his next project. 

My god what a terrible show that was though. 

Tbh I don't really remember the exact reason...I think it had to do with how networks wanted to pay. Like Warner bought hbo or something. Then milch declined some half season or something.....I just wanted the JFC joke

 

[eoMMan]

Another   for Dead To Me.

Great show and the 35 minute episodes fly by. They also do a great job with the endings for each episode....makes you want to watch "just one more".

 

[shuke]

Yea, I do tend to "let things go" when it comes to shows I've invested in and want to see how it ends, aka TWD...

Not exactly ringing endorsement for this show ...    
Saying that, I do like the premise..
But if "The Marshall" continues down the path he has so far, and with this "ringing" endorsement, I won't feel bad about bailing after season 1.. 

This thing is a freaking snoozefest.  Premise: 10.  Execution: 1.

I bailed after the first season.

 

[wlwiles]

Can someone tell me what I’m missing about Community? I feel like a curmudgeon who can’t like a show that millions seem to love.  I chugged through the first two seasons but stopped around S3E3.  I loved The Office (not so much the post-Michael seasons), and loved Parks and Rec, but Community just hits you over the head again and again with “we shouldn’t let character X’s actions/beliefs/feelings get in the way of friendship, we love each other, let’s sing kumbaya now”.  Every single episode it feels like is the same regurgitated script, spend 15 minutes with everyone mad/upset with someone, then group hug at the end bc of something Jeff says and it’s all roses again.  Troy and Abed is good comedy, but Britta is maybe the most annoying character ever on tv, I can’t stomach YNB’s syrupy sweet Shirley voice, Chang is the opposite of funny, and I can’t take any more Dean puns. 

 

[Cold Dead Hands]

Can someone tell me what I’m missing about Community? I feel like a curmudgeon who can’t like a show that millions seem to love.  I chugged through the first two seasons but stopped around S3E3.  I loved The Office (not so much the post-Michael seasons), and loved Parks and Rec, but Community just hits you over the head again and again with “we shouldn’t let character X’s actions/beliefs/feelings get in the way of friendship, we love each other, let’s sing kumbaya now”.  Every single episode it feels like is the same regurgitated script, spend 15 minutes with everyone mad/upset with someone, then group hug at the end bc of something Jeff says and it’s all roses again.  Troy and Abed is good comedy, but Britta is maybe the most annoying character ever on tv, I can’t stomach YNB’s syrupy sweet Shirley voice, Chang is the opposite of funny, and I can’t take any more Dean puns. 

I liked it, but the show tries to be too meta. There is also zero chance those people stick together for more than 5 minutes.

 

[Joe Mammy]

Prime - The Lighthouse

the more you can last the more the reward!

 

[Bluto Blutarsky]

Upload on Prime has been better than expected. 

This was fun. Pumped there's going to be a second season 

 

[Statorama]

Can someone tell me what I’m missing about Community? I feel like a curmudgeon who can’t like a show that millions seem to love.  I chugged through the first two seasons but stopped around S3E3.  I loved The Office (not so much the post-Michael seasons), and loved Parks and Rec, but Community just hits you over the head again and again with “we shouldn’t let character X’s actions/beliefs/feelings get in the way of friendship, we love each other, let’s sing kumbaya now”.  Every single episode it feels like is the same regurgitated script, spend 15 minutes with everyone mad/upset with someone, then group hug at the end bc of something Jeff says and it’s all roses again.  Troy and Abed is good comedy, but Britta is maybe the most annoying character ever on tv, I can’t stomach YNB’s syrupy sweet Shirley voice, Chang is the opposite of funny, and I can’t take any more Dean puns. 

It's all about Starburns

 

[KarmaPolice]

Can someone tell me what I’m missing about Community? I feel like a curmudgeon who can’t like a show that millions seem to love.  I chugged through the first two seasons but stopped around S3E3.  I loved The Office (not so much the post-Michael seasons), and loved Parks and Rec, but Community just hits you over the head again and again with “we shouldn’t let character X’s actions/beliefs/feelings get in the way of friendship, we love each other, let’s sing kumbaya now”.  Every single episode it feels like is the same regurgitated script, spend 15 minutes with everyone mad/upset with someone, then group hug at the end bc of something Jeff says and it’s all roses again.  Troy and Abed is good comedy, but Britta is maybe the most annoying character ever on tv, I can’t stomach YNB’s syrupy sweet Shirley voice, Chang is the opposite of funny, and I can’t take any more Dean puns. 

I am right there with you.  I loved The Office, I am a few seasons into Parks and Rec and loving it, but bailed on Community after a couple seasons despite my deep love for Alison Brie.  

 

[EYLive]

Really?  I loved it.  The bit about marriage was brilliant

I agree. My wife and both loved his take on communication, hilarious stuff.

 

[EYLive]

Can someone tell me what I’m missing about Community? I feel like a curmudgeon who can’t like a show that millions seem to love.  I chugged through the first two seasons but stopped around S3E3.  I loved The Office (not so much the post-Michael seasons), and loved Parks and Rec, but Community just hits you over the head again and again with “we shouldn’t let character X’s actions/beliefs/feelings get in the way of friendship, we love each other, let’s sing kumbaya now”.  Every single episode it feels like is the same regurgitated script, spend 15 minutes with everyone mad/upset with someone, then group hug at the end bc of something Jeff says and it’s all roses again.  Troy and Abed is good comedy, but Britta is maybe the most annoying character ever on tv, I can’t stomach YNB’s syrupy sweet Shirley voice, Chang is the opposite of funny, and I can’t take any more Dean puns. 

I put it on as background noise mostly when I'm playing mobile games. Every once in a while I'll laugh at something but I'm not a fan of McHale. Chang and Pierce are the funniest parts.

 

[eoMMan]

"Dave" on FXX is pretty damn funny.  Even if you are not a rap fan, still a great show.

Give episodes 1 and 2 a shot (with no kids around)...good stuff.

 

[roadkill1292]

Rewatching Sense8. Artfully shot, weird but interesting sci-fi premise and good looking girls getting naked. WARNING: not all of the sex stuff is easy to watch. The two seasons pass pretty quickly and painlessly. In fact, I missed the two and a half hour season finale they shot after Netflix had cancelled it (because it was an expensive show to make) so I get to see something new, too.

 

[Buckna]

Veronica Mars was a really good show.  Haven't seen the movie or the recent season though.  

Original series was really good although its a step down in season 3 after the network got involved and forced them to change their format up. Did not like the movie (although seeing so many of the old characters/actors back was fun) or new season much at all. Chicks dig bad boys and all, but the showrunner/Veronica's constant infatuation with Logan is beyond dumb... and the way they finally resolved that was even worse in the new Hulu season.

 

[jamny]

Loved The Office and liked Community for most of its run.

Couldn't get into Parks and Rec at all.

 

[Franknbeans]

Fin love the Last Kingdom

Uhtrid son of Uhtrid is my new catch phrase. 

Uhtrid Ragnarsson. 

Great hockey name. Great genre. 

 

[belljr]

Loved The Office and liked Community for most of its run.

Couldn't get into Parks and Rec at all.

I didn't like parks and rec at the time...

I tried again last year and ended up really liking it

Reverse for community... I loved it when it came out, rewatch I'm meh

 

[Dan Lambskin]

Solar Opposites on Hulu is pretty damn funny (animated by Rick and Morty creator)

 

[El Floppo]

Into the night was a bit too quick. I guess fun... But only 6 eps, and ending on a cliffhanger?

 

[falguy]

Prime - The Lighthouse

the more you can last the more the reward!

Meh. I watched it. Pretty mediocre imo. Maybe I just don't get it. 

 

[tonydead]

Another   for Dead To Me.

Great show and the 35 minute episodes fly by. They also do a great job with the endings for each episode....makes you want to watch "just one more".

I'm 50- 50 on this one. Got some funny parts mixed in with the chick flick vibe. Good to watch with the wife.  Agree with the endings. 

 

[tonydead]

Solar Opposites on Hulu is pretty damn funny (animated by Rick and Morty creator)

Agree, worth it. 

 

[tonydead]

Fin love the Last Kingdom

Uhtrid son of Uhtrid is my new catch phrase. 

Uhtrid Ragnarsson. 

Great hockey name. Great genre. 

I can see some people not getting into it because of that corny ness. But once you get into it's great. Good blood, a slightly poorer version of Vikings.  Watched 2/night to blast through it.  

 

[tonydead]

Rewatching Sense8. Artfully shot, weird but interesting sci-fi premise and good looking girls getting naked. WARNING: not all of the sex stuff is easy to watch. The two seasons pass pretty quickly and painlessly. In fact, I missed the two and a half hour season finale they shot after Netflix had cancelled it (because it was an expensive show to make) so I get to see something new, too.

Go on.......hastily adding to the que.  

 

[El Floppo]

Upload is cute. Better than expected (had really low expectations) with some fun takes on what minority report or altered carbon might have been as a zany sit com- the sci-fi social commentary is where it's at it's best...enjoying so far in a good, not great way.

 

[El Floppo]

Go on.......hastily adding to the que.  

Sense8 is a mess, imo, with some unfortunate casting. But great sites and decent worldbuildimg concept. Wojijoski brothers sisters

 

[Tolstoy]

Fargo season 2 is

 

[WDIK2]

Hollywood- half way through this not knowing what this was about per se and largely on the Ryan Murphy pedigree. A lot of gay sex thus far. 7/10.

Finished Hollywod a few days ago, and didn't like it.  It started off well with the dark side of early Hollywood and the struggles of gays, women, and African Americans.

Spoiler

Then *poof* bad guys turn in to good guys and all of the barriers are broken at one time.  Maybe going in I just wasn't expecting it to be a happy ending type of show. 

 

 

[WDIK2]

I thought Upload was fun.     Nora looks a lot like a girlfriend I had for about 2 weeks in high school.

 

[El Floppo]

I thought Upload was fun.     Nora looks a lot like a girlfriend I had for about 2 weeks in high school.

Gorditos crunch

 

[General Malaise]

Watched Battered Bastards of Baseball last night about the Portland Mavericks and its owner Bing Russell (Kurt's dad).  Great fun!  Such a cool sports story I had no idea about prior.  If you love baseball and whacky characters this is the perfect documentary.

 

[Skipdog77]

Avatar: The Last Airbender animated series just arrived on Netflix.  

Forgot how good this show was when my son watched it as a kid years ago. 

 

[Nick Vermeil]

Dead to me season 2 has lost me after 2 episodes. Perfect example of show that doesn’t even happen if anyone, ANYONE at all tells the truth. And twins?  GTFO. 

 

[Sand]

Fargo season 2 is

Seasons 1 and 2 are some of the best TV out there.

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Just started up on Hulu - watching The Great.  Show about Catherine the Great.  Not exactly historical, but quite entertaining and has enough history in it to at least let one pretend to learn something.  And Elle Fanning is pretty spectacular.  Highly recommended.

 

[El Floppo]

Avatar: The Last Airbender animated series just arrived on Netflix.  

Forgot how good this show was when my son watched it as a kid years ago. 

I should get my kids on this.

we watched the movie... and somehow almost liked it. but I've heard great things about the show, and never watched.

 

[Don't Noonan]

Seasons 1 and 2 are some of the best TV out there.

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Just started up on Hulu - watching The Great.  Show about Catherine the Great.  Not exactly historical, but quite entertaining and has enough history in it to at least let one pretend to learn something.  And Elle Fanning is pretty spectacular.  Highly recommended.

I would love to watch Fargo but I don't have Hulu.  I see it is not on Amazon Prime or Netfix.

 

[mr. furley]

Watched Battered Bastards of Baseball last night about the Portland Mavericks and its owner Bing Russell (Kurt's dad).  Great fun!  Such a cool sports story I had no idea about prior.  If you love baseball and whacky characters this is the perfect documentary.

concur

this was one of my favorite Netflix finds of the last couple years

 

[Skipdog77]

I should get my kids on this.

we watched the movie... and somehow almost liked it. but I've heard great things about the show, and never watched.

I thought the animated series was 100x better than the movie, so if they kind of like that, they may really like the series. 

Only 3 seasons so the plot moves well, fantastic characters, and a refreshing mix of goofy kid fun that provides some comic relief from a relatively dark story for an animated series (relating to the devastation/toll of war). 

 

[Sand]

I should get my kids on this.

we watched the movie... and somehow almost liked it. but I've heard great things about the show, and never watched.

Kind of like The Princess Bride - a shocking amount of substance behind the show.  Highly recommended.

 

[Mile High]

Dead to me season 2 has lost me after 2 episodes. Perfect example of show that doesn’t even happen if anyone, ANYONE at all tells the truth. And twins?  GTFO. 

Yeah lost me to with the twins nonsense. 

 

[B Maverick]

Dead to Me 2 - Enjoyed.  yes the twins thing was poor, but Applegate and Cardellini are fantstic.  Both be crazy as hell and I'm loving it.  

Upload - Enjopyed this one too.  All the characters worked for me, and the interaction between the living and the VR was great.

 

[CletiusMaximus]

Avatar: The Last Airbender animated series just arrived on Netflix.  

Forgot how good this show was when my son watched it as a kid years ago. 

I should get my kids on this.

we watched the movie... and somehow almost liked it. but I've heard great things about the show, and never watched.

I watched the television series with my son many years ago.  Since then, he's bought the disks and all the graphic novels and read/watched them many many times.  He's 15 now and I still find him reading or watching them pretty often.  The 3 season television series is fantastic children's television imo.  The spinoff - Legend of Korra - is supposedly also quite good, although I've not seen it myself.

 

[wlwiles]

Not tv shows, but I noticed yesterday that Joker (the Joaquin Phoenix one) was just added to HBO, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (Tarantino) is on Hulu, and I saw that Uncut Gems is coming to Netflix next Monday 5/25 if anyone else like me hasn't been to a theater in a while.  

 

[Weebs210]

Succession on HBO is actually pretty solid. Just started season 2.