What TV show have you seen recently ? Episode one

Oblong said:
I'd have to go back an look to see if anyone had recommended the Netflix original, "The OA". Because someone should have. I am through the 1st 4 episodes of Season 1 and it has been absolutely gripping to watch. There is a scene in episode 2 where OA plays a parent to keep a kid from being expelled that was powerful.

This is one of those rare shows where bits and pieces are revealed as you go along taking you to places you had no idea it was going. If it matters, Brad Pitt is behind the production of this but not in it. The character development is fantastic and the story breaches something I have not seen elsewhere. Two early thumbs up.
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I did! I gave it a pretty glowing endorsement. It's beautifully haunting upon reflection too.

Currently watching:

Big Little Lies : Ive only seen the one episode, but it's brilliant in how it casts the women as fully fleshed out mother's. Almost all of them feel real, and the costuming is amazingly on point too.

The casting of the actresses is almost true to life too. Reese is a high strung helicopter mother to a bunch of brats, Laura Dern is a career mum who would rather appear to do the right thing than actually do it (And she has an amazing scene where reveals to her husband "People don't like me... I'm not liked) and Nicole Kidman is a mystery, even to her closest 'friends'.

And the initial scene with parents having already judged a child en masse is brilliantly uncomfortable.

I wish I hadn't read the book, because they've created an aura of mystery that would have me leaning forward.

Legion: at first, I had no idea what the f*** was going on, but as it went on, I'm officially sold!

This is a Cray Cray nuanced approach to mutants and the psychological problems associated with being different. Reminds me of the British show Misfits, but with 10x the budget.
 
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The Young Pope - Good

I binged it. Watched the first episode when it aired and it didn't grab me. You need to binge it to get an appreciation for it. Phenomenal song choices through out. Really good acting.
 
Just finished season 4 of The Americans. Show is awesome, can't wait till March 7th.
 
CFogle21 said:
Just finished season 4 of The Americans. Show is awesome, can't wait till March 7th.
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I just started watching it after you posted that.

I'm on episode 7 of season 1 (watching with my mum, so I can't marathon it.) It reminds me of an enjoyable version of Homeland. But I must admit, I have a minor freakout every time Kerri Russel is in a short wig. My gut screams "NOOO! FIRST YOU RUINED FELICITY WITH YOUR SHORT HAIR! THEN TOM CRUISES CAREER! NOW THIS!?!!?"

Big Little Lies: Episode 3 or 4: man, Nicole Kidman has great tits. It's probably why she's getting them out for Alexander Skarsgard so often.
 
I just watched season 1 & 2 of Last Man On Earth.
I'm enjoying it, but man they build awkward tension sometimes. I like that the characters are all fairly rounded with flaws and strengths.
I like Will Ferrell's part.
 
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Plainview said:
Never seen a full episode. Never found it funny in any clip I've seen.
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It's been running for 14 years or something! How have you never seen a full episode!?

That's like when people claim they haven't stolen jewelry from an open casket funeral!

Unbelievable!
 
Bellybama said:
It's been running for 14 years or something! How have you never seen a full episode!?

That's like when people claim they haven't stolen jewelry from an open casket funeral!

Unbelievable!
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I don't like much animation and it has to be something really good for me to even give it a try. Family guy isn't one of those.....
 
Plainview said:
Neither.

Simpsons
South Park
Rocko's Modern Life
Classic Looney Tunes
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King of the Hill?!?! :surprise::smash:

(Or my decadent guilty pleasure "The Oblong's with Will Ferrell, sadly only 12 episodes)

(Good call on Rocko though. Angry Beavers and Cat-Dog are pretty ace too)
 
Can someone else watch Big Little Lies?

I'm going to call this the best, most nuanced and intriguing show of the past 5 years (if you haven't read the book).

I cannot find a fault yet. Every scene has a purpose. Every outfit, every hairstyle, dialogue and set, serve a narrative.

I think Netflix started the beautiful and brilliant TV movement, but this show is the Masterclass of what can happen.

It literally feels real. And ridiculously close to home. (I remember the first time I over heard someone insulting my partners daughter, and I relished in the fact that her son pissed himself at that moment,. Horrible. #sorrynotsorry)

Amazing. 9.99/10
 
i started the show 'Love' on netflix. First episode wasnt great but its been pretty good since then, up to episode 6 now
 
Legion on FX. Very different but very cool.

Expanse on sci fi. I really recommend the books, but the show is very well done.
 
We finished SIX (new military show on History Channel) last night. I thought it was a entertaining show and worth the watch.
 
Vikings season 2

better than the first but in still not hooked. Some of the jumps in time are a bit off putting and it likes a lot of slow down but when it's at its best it's great.

Also interesting when ever someone comes in and my history lessons kick in and I'm like 'ohhh'

And then in some cases I think... can't wait to see that death!
 
I watched the new 30 for 30 on the XFL. A very entertaining doc on the hype and embarrassing failure of the league. I remember the promos for the XFL back then. Some really funny moments in the doc, the young play by play announcer is hilarious. Not going to lie I expected Vince to take a chair to Bob Costas in that interview lol.

It is cool some of the players went on to play in some NFL teams and in Super Bowls.
 
Finished the short series Is OJ Innocent? The Evidence that aired back in January. Some interesting stuff. Does make you think maybe a second person was involved
 
I think I've watched the season finale of It's Always Sunny in Philly about 5 or 6 times the past two weeks. Such a good episode!

Watched the 2 new Dave Chappelle stand-up specials that just came out on Netflix, he's still got it! Really good stuff, get's pretty un-PC but he can get away with it like a master.

Other than that, kind of running dry on TV shows. Better Call Saul is back in a week or two though so that will help.
 
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samurai jack holy s*** is it good so far. the adult themes really work it's not adult for adults sake. if you watched the old show man the new season is just great.
 
Grace and Frankie season 3 came out! Two 70+ year old women trying to sell dildos to the elderly! Brilliant! Definitely the tightest writing for the show far.

And Rupaul's drag race season 9 started on the same day! Argh! Epic!

So naturally, I'm watching Iron Fist instead. I was expecting it to be s***, but I'm really liking it! The main guy is a bit too vague for my liking, and I wish the samurai chick had a bigger part. Have only seen 3 episodes so far.
 
We finished all the episodes of Legion that have aired. Season finale is this coming week. Show is awesome and it got picked up for season 2!

Started Better Call Saul on episode 7 of season 1. Show is really well done. Glad they picked this for the spin off show. I really liked the episode about Mike's past in Philly. Season 2 hits Netflix soon then I will be ready for season 3 to start next month. Oh and lol @ the sex toilet.
 
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Three episodes of 'Into the Badlands' today has made up for the entirety of the Iron Fist I just watched.

Not that Iron Fist was terrible or anything, but for a series based on fighting, the choreography was a bit tame. Writing was a bit inconsistent at points.. overall the story and action were enough to get me to watch all of it though. I'd say it would be a lot more promising for a second season if they got a better scene director and fight choreographer. Overall it's decent to good and has plenty of interesting s*** going on to keep you engaged... much better than Luke Cage.
 
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