Right, their drug hotel they operated in was in Bangkok. That's why I thought it funny you didnt specifically mention Thailand as a place of infamy.
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simey
Footballguy
Oooh. I just said South Asia since he also killed people in Nepal, India, and Malaysia (which is technically Southeast Asia as is Thailand). They are all on the hippie trail.
On The Rocks
Evil Conservative
The Good Son - The Life of Ray “Boom Boom” Mancini (Prime)
I’ve never been a boxing fan, but I’ve always enjoyed following the big personalities in boxing. This documentary is GREAT! Really well done!!
I’ve never been a boxing fan, but I’ve always enjoyed following the big personalities in boxing. This documentary is GREAT! Really well done!!
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Encyclopedia Brown
Footballguy
House of Cards
I realize that I am eight years behind the show, but when it debuted I did not have a Netflix subscription and when I did get one, I was so far behind it seemed impossible to catch up, and then all the weirdo/skeevy/pervy stuff about Spacey came about.
However, it seemed a show with a strong rep for substance, so I decided to try and plow through it. I am about fifty episodes in.
I have a question for anyone who has seen the show through to the end. For the sake of spoilers (just in case there are others who have missed out), I will describe it as Underwood's horrific "actions" on the DC subway and in the parking garage.
No comeuppance, no retribution....no nothing? Barely a reference in the 2nd season and then never again, like nothing happened, as if it were a morbid case of Chuck Cunningham?
My "hot take" is the show became such a big hit that Netflix greenlighted multiple seasons, which meant the writers were going to have to flesh out Underwood's character for long story arcs which would be difficult to do with those two acts hovering over everything so they decided simply to excise them from the show's history.
I realize that I am eight years behind the show, but when it debuted I did not have a Netflix subscription and when I did get one, I was so far behind it seemed impossible to catch up, and then all the weirdo/skeevy/pervy stuff about Spacey came about.
However, it seemed a show with a strong rep for substance, so I decided to try and plow through it. I am about fifty episodes in.
I have a question for anyone who has seen the show through to the end. For the sake of spoilers (just in case there are others who have missed out), I will describe it as Underwood's horrific "actions" on the DC subway and in the parking garage.
No comeuppance, no retribution....no nothing? Barely a reference in the 2nd season and then never again, like nothing happened, as if it were a morbid case of Chuck Cunningham?
My "hot take" is the show became such a big hit that Netflix greenlighted multiple seasons, which meant the writers were going to have to flesh out Underwood's character for long story arcs which would be difficult to do with those two acts hovering over everything so they decided simply to excise them from the show's history.
Chaos Commish
Footballguy
I am 7 episodes into Freud on Netflix. It has no redeeming qualities, but I can't stop looking.
Capella
Footballguy
The Gator
Footballguy
ditto
have you got to season 8 yet? Has one of the best characters i've seen so far.
every time he calls someone a donkey, an angel gets its wings and I laugh
mr. furley
Footballguy
Sherlock on Netflix is fun.
90 minute episodes, but they go by pretty quickly. unfortunately Netflix is pulling the series on 5/14.
90 minute episodes, but they go by pretty quickly. unfortunately Netflix is pulling the series on 5/14.
Dan Lambskin
Footballguy
Is there a separate Letterkenny thread? What a great show
whoknew
Footballguy
Just finished season 2 of this show. Good lord it is bleak. Like nothing good ever happens. Ever.
I mean - its outstanding. The acting is terrific. And at least once per episode the director will have a camera shot that I just marvel at. But man its depressing.
And every damn time I think she's getting out, they suck her back in.
The closing credits for season 2 had June giving this half wicked smile while "Burning Down the House" played. So hopefully she kicks ### in season 3.
Capella
Footballguy
Omg we just randomly flipped season 8 on this weekend and my wife and I spent 2 hours laughing at Raj. Ramsey should have just kept him around for the laughs, he was incredible.
The Gator
Footballguy
Capella
Footballguy
Couldn’t believe it when he was shoving that fish in his mouth like a seal.
I was screaming. I actually turned around to do something for a second and my wife said holy #### this guy is eating the fish.
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I just burned through the entire series over the past couple months. Just keep watching. It ends up being a thread throughout the series but you can tell that once the Spacey stuff came out they ended the show rather quickly. The last season wasn't up to par with the rest of the show but that is typical for most series.
Definitely worth finishing though
JB Breakfast Club
Footballguy
The Mitchell's vs the Machines is a good time.
CGRdrJoe
Footballguy
Season 3, Brian Regan brings some serious acting skills to the show. I know I’m mostly talking to myself here but damn this show is amazing
wlwiles
Footballguy
I binged HoC last year during the start of COVID. The first three or four seasons were seriously great, but it became a mess at the end, and it was evident between the second to last and last season that's when all the Spacey stuff came out, and the show just flat dropped him, then pulled a GoT S8 "let's hurry up and finish this ASAP" type of move that didn't work at all.
As to your question about those particular two moments/actions. The character of Hammerschmidt (the editor of the newspaper at the beginning, AKA Lt. Marrimow from The Wire) becomes the mechanism (and the main Underwood antagonist) that pulls on that string to try and deliver some justice. Just keep watching, it'll come back...
mr. furley
Footballguy
honestly the only reason i keep watching this show is Robin Wright.
it has some decent moments here and there, i guess, but every time we turn it on i feel like someone else has done this show better.. or could do this show better.
zoonation
Footballguy
Gr00vus
Footballguy
Finished up the 3 seasons of the drama (with elements of humor) Shtisel on Netflix. I liked it quite a bit. Probably not for everyone as the characters are all members of the Jewish Orthodox community in Jerusalem and that might not seem like compelling subject matter (and also means subtitles unless you speak Hebrew and Yiddish). It was both an interesting peak at what that community is like, but more importantly because it explores how even in so foreign seeming a culture, people face and deal with the same problems as everyone else.
I also appreciated the degree of realism in the details - they look like normal folks (though many of the actors are a bit more glamorous in real life), they walk around with coffee stains, food crumbs, dandruff on their clothes. Little things like that really put you in the story.
I also appreciated the degree of realism in the details - they look like normal folks (though many of the actors are a bit more glamorous in real life), they walk around with coffee stains, food crumbs, dandruff on their clothes. Little things like that really put you in the story.
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Cold Dead Hands
Footballguy
CGRdrJoe
Footballguy
Juxtatarot
Footballguy
On the documentary side of things, Lucy, the Human Chimp on HBO Go is an amazing story of not only Lucy but her human handler as well. It also makes you think about our own species.
foxco
Footballguy
Meh. Not horrible, far from great. Don't think they'll ever be able to translate this well to the screen.
Wife and I renewed HBO Max over the weekend and binged the first few episodes of The Nevers. Absolutely hooked from the get go, great show so far with some trippy stuff in the first few episodes. Very Whedon, just enough sci-fi mixed with real world with a slight steampunk feel, great world building and characters. If you’re a fan of sci-fi genre shows it will be right in your wheelhouse.
Only minor complaint is the heavy British accents, my wife had trouble understanding some of the dialogue. So did I at times. There is one early character that is crazy and I would like to see a transcript of her dialogue as she speaks very cryptically and metaphorically but it’s hard to make out what she says. A bit like a murderous, insane version of River Tam from Firefly.
Season has been split into two batches of 6 episodes due to the pandemic shutdown. Curious to see how the backhalf compares once they announce an airdate as Whedon had to step down after the first 5 or 6.
Capella
Footballguy
Getting divorced soon as I tell my wife “it’s family night in Hell’s Kitchen” every single night when I am cooking dinner on repeat.
Also made steaks last week and told her they were dying at the pass waiting for her garnish (potatoes)
Didn’t go over well.
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ProstheticRGK
Footballguy
Capella
Footballguy
Things have really gone down hill in S5 of Vikings. I'm just watching now to get through it but doubt I'll try S6.
I've never liked the Ivar character but it's just insanely dumb this season. The entire Floki storyline is a waste of time as well. Really not much worth watching anymore. Shame, but not uncommon for a series to hit the wall.
I've never liked the Ivar character but it's just insanely dumb this season. The entire Floki storyline is a waste of time as well. Really not much worth watching anymore. Shame, but not uncommon for a series to hit the wall.
CletiusMaximus
Footballguy
Yeah, it doesn't get any better in season 6. I had to watch it to the end just because of the good will built up in the first few seasons, but they should have ended this one gracefully after 4.
Mile High
Footballguy
The Gator
Footballguy
The Gator
Footballguy
Haha nice. I lold when he’s out on a reward with Gordon and starts drinking he says something to the effect of “I don’t drink much because I get crazy “ then he proceeded to chug his wine.I binged season 8 in 2 days, thanks to you guys.
Raj
#rajkarate
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CGRdrJoe
Footballguy
1.01 draft pick, trust me when I say watch loudermilk on Amazon prime. It’s Ted lazzo worthyHaha nice. I lold when he’s out on a reward with Gordon and starts drinking he says something to the effect of “I don’t drink much because I get crazy “ then he proceeded to chug his wine.
I didn’t think it was *that* bad, but I skipped every Iceland scene the last two seasons and some of the Ivar stuff and didn’t miss anything.
jamny
Footballguy
Loved the show but never watched S6. Ragnar was such a powerful presence that it was hard to continue on from him. Ivar was an interesting storyline but I think Bjorn was a stronger character. They kinda wasted him. They never seemed to know what to do with Floki.
Still a good show.
Osaurus
Footballguy
El Floppo
Footballguy
steelerfan1
Footballguy
jamny
Footballguy
Decided to check out Unhinged last night since it was mentioned. It wasn't bad but I wish they'd try for a little more realism. Where were all the cops at these various scenes, where are the neighbors when this is all going on? I won't say too much but I thought it was more like a vigilante movie not just a nutcase.
identikit
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