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[dlanod]

Loved BSG, but can't stand this one

Too many characters, not enough depth, trying to establish too many things ... And stealing storylines from BSG. Bummer from my point of view.

Finished it last night - came together fairly well after the first few episodes once it became obvious which characters were the ones going to be popping up regularly while which were transient, along with setting up the continued storyline.

 

[James North]

Finished it last night - came together fairly well after the first few episodes once it became obvious which characters were the ones going to be popping up regularly while which were transient, along with setting up the continued storyline.

Yeah Lix has stuck with it and loves it - I think I'm just less forgiving in a show's first few eps.

 

[James North]

You guys aren't wrong. First two episodes are fantastic. If I didn't have stuff to do on this stupid Sunday I'm sure I'd watch through the whole thing today.

It's an inevitable trend.

Glad you're into it - the rest of the show is amazing.

 

[dlanod]

Yeah Lix has stuck with it and loves it - I think I'm just less forgiving in a show's first few eps.

The first two episodes really underwhelmed and I was wondering what I was getting into.

 

[kylegee28]

Thanks for 'Stranger Things' bigfooty You're all kings

 

[Hollow Knight]

Finally started BoJack Horseman. It's great. Just my type of humour. I understand there are some emotion bombs coming though.

 

[Happy_Neale]

Mr Robot season 1 was great, haven't got onto season two yet due to uni but looking forward to bingeing on it soon

 

[The Flying Belgian]

The Night Of still continuing to impress. Wish HBO would just release them in one batch though. Much prefer the ability to knock over a season or at least 2-3 eps in a row.

 

[Old Den]

I noticed Foyle's War over the years but,like The Sopranos,had a bit of a look but didn't get into it until recent repeats.

I like Foyle as a big brain detective - I used to go to the Brisbane Show (Ekka) as a teenager an drool over the MG's and Jaguars so I enjoyed the English cars of the 30's and 40's that were used in the series - Vintage car buffs...google Foyle's War cars.

 

[Crimso]

The Night Of still continuing to impress. Wish HBO would just release them in one batch though. Much prefer the ability to knock over a season or at least 2-3 eps in a row.

Yep, loving it too!

 

[brizrider]

Over the last couple of days I've been watching Last Chance U on Netflix. It's pretty good and something to watch as a bit of a warm-up to the NFL season. Here's a review: http://thefederalist.com/2016/08/29/netflix-series-watching-last-chance-u/

 

[Cockliff38]

Late to the party but only just finished watching the Jinx. Unbelievable conclusion.

It opens up an interesting debate on the ethics of journalism and finding the balance between telling and making the story.

 

[Ironmonger]

Over the last couple of days I've been watching Last Chance U on Netflix. It's pretty good and something to watch as a bit of a warm-up to the NFL season. Here's a review: http://thefederalist.com/2016/08/29/netflix-series-watching-last-chance-u/

Also makes you wonder what it is that makes a good coach, seeing as the actual, real-life successful head coach comes across pretty much all the time as an unhinged idiot. Surely the victim of some selective editing.

 

[brizrider]

Also makes you wonder what it is that makes a good coach, seeing as the actual, real-life successful head coach comes across pretty much all the time as an unhinged idiot. Surely the victim of some selective editing.

A good ole southern football coach I guess. The rules around what makes a good coach are a bit different in that sport and country I think.
The academic advisor was pretty cool I think. Tougher gig than the Lamberts but does the same sort of job.

 

[Ironmonger]

A good ole southern football coach I guess. The rules around what makes a good coach are a bit different in that sport and country I think.
The academic advisor was pretty cool I think. Tougher gig than the Lamberts but does the same sort of job.

She was basically Connie Britton in Friday Night Lights. If it wasn't a documentary the writers would be accused of plagiarism.

 

[brizrider]

She was basically Connie Britton in Friday Night Lights. If it wasn't a documentary the writers would be accused of plagiarism.

Ha! I thought that too

 

[Cooties]

Finally got round to watching the first two eps of Stranger Things last night - good show so far, well shot. Netflix Originals tend to hit gold more often than not

 

[jackess]

I only watched the first episode of Stranger Things and thought it was complete rubbish. Extremely bland and generic. Was very disappointed given it was compared to Twin Peaks.

 

[Hollow Knight]

I only watched the first episode of Stranger Things and thought it was complete rubbish. Extremely bland and generic.

Really? Felt very fresh and retro at the same time to me. It's an outstanding 80s period sci-fi/horror show.

[/quote]Was very disappointed given it was compared to Twin Peaks.[/QUOTE]

Poor comparison IMO. Goonies meets ET meets Stephen King would be my comparison.

 

[jackess]

Really? Felt very fresh and retro at the same time to me. It's an outstanding 80s period sci-fi/horror show.

Was very disappointed given it was compared to Twin Peaks.[/QUOTE]

Poor comparison IMO. Goonies meets ET meets Stephen King would be my comparison.[/QUOTE]

Is fresh and retro an oxymoron?

I didn't find it all the gripping. Or scary. Or interesting.

The Killing I liked which was a bit of a ripoff of Twin Peaks.

 

[Hollow Knight]

Is fresh and retro an oxymoron?

Maybe.

 

[Cooties]

Just finished Episode 4 - THE PLOT THICKENS

 

[irel]

The Killing I liked which was a bit of a ripoff of Twin Peaks.

Twin Peaks??? Don't think so. Killing is a ripoff offspring of the Danish TV series Forbrydelsen (The Crime)

 

[brizrider]

What are some good docos on netflix? Watched the one on pro gaming last night, was pretty good.

Watched 'Fear of 13' last night and thought it was really good. The recommendation I got was to not try and find out anything about it beforehand but just watch it and I think this was good advice. I found the way the story unfolds to be really compelling.

 

[jackess]

Twin Peaks??? Don't think so. Killing is a ripoff offspring of the Danish TV series Forbrydelsen (The Crime)

Innocent school girl goes missing, secret societies, prostitution, rebellious boyfriend, etc.

There was a lot of similarities