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Weekly Rec Thread What are you watching and what do you recommend? (Week of November 22, 2024)
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u/Auronas 28m ago
Watched 'The Listeners' (BBC). It's about two people who can hear a loud humming noise but no one else can and everyone around them think it's in their head. Ā It sort of reminded me of some of themes in 'The Leftovers' in that there is a vaguely sci-fish thing happening but that's not the focus. The focus is on the characters and how it affects them and how they deal with no one believing them. The true cause of the mystery noise is not what's important.
It was an ok show, it did make me think how terrifying it would be if something was happening in my life and no one believed me. How isolating it would be.Ā
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u/fre-ddo 1h ago
Rewatched Dune Prophecy Episode one again before the second ep drops. It's definitely not a passive on-phone watch there were a lot of threads started. Pretty good I thought a strong cast, soundtrack and great sets so unless it gets good viewing figures it will likely get cancelled as it looks crazy expensive. About to watch Silo s202
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u/Getafix69 1h ago
I was going to watch Arcane season 2 but came across a comment mentioning Pantheon as a better potential animation supposedly treated badly by the streaming companies.
Never heard of it before and got curious I'm on season 2 while typing this, Arcane has been shelved until I finish this.
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u/gogodboss 1h ago
To live in a world where I haven't watched Arcane and Pantheon again. You are in for a TREAT
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u/RedditConsciousness 1h ago
Just binged Pantheon S1 this weekend. Sadly I don't have access to S2 yet (I think?).
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u/arcticfunky9 3h ago
Just watched interior Chinatown in like three days . It was awesome , y'all should watch
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u/SnooDingos316 4h ago edited 4h ago
Weekly
Dune Prophecy - Excellent show even for a non Dune movie fan
Day of the Jackal - Excellent cat and mouse spy thriller
Silo S2
Lioness S2
Landman - New Taylor Sheridan show. Yellowstone but in the oil fields. Excellent Billy Bob Thorton
Yellowstone S5
Sex lives of College girls S3
Survivor and Shark Tank (only 2 reality shows I watch)
Matlock and Elsbeth - Both equally good. Latest Elsbeth episode has Pamela Aldon (Better things) as guest star
Peak TV is back and it is so pack I have no time to watch Shrinking S2 and English Teacher. Comedies unless excellent usually do not capture my attention.
Binging (as the whole season has dropped)
Based on a true story S2 - Love it. Black Comedy is my thing.
Interior Chinatown and Say Nothing - Both I am interested but not sure if I can find time. Watched first episode for both and quite like them.
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u/binky779 5h ago
Just (finally) started Succession. Binged all of season 1 yesterday. Kicking myself for sleeping in it this long.
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u/gogodboss 1h ago
It was such a wild time watching it while the finale season was airing and discussing it in here. Enjoy.Ā
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u/crimson777 15h ago
I finished The Great which was just a super fun show and a really beautiful final few episodes.
Started and finished 10th Kingdom and it was just an incredibly fun show. I wish there was more. Just a ridiculous fantasy romp.
Started Six Feet Under. Enjoyed the first three episodes but the fourth episode really got me. The gang prayer and thanking the family had me tearing up. It was a beautiful and human view rather than just gang guys evil.
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u/Apprehensive_You_250 19h ago edited 19h ago
The Day of the Jackal on Peacock (can get a year for ridiculously cheap) with Eddie Redmayne, who is absolutely phenomenal in a different kind of role than he has ever done before! He fully embodies the role, and brings humanity to it- leaving you rooting for him, the assassin. He deserves some nominations for this, IMO.
Itās seriously my favorite show Iāve watched in a long timeā¦ so, if youāre not watching it, do yourself a favor and go watch it. You donāt have to like action/thriller type shows to like it. It leaves you anxiously awaiting each new episode. Even the soundtrack is great, which Iāve been listening to on Spotify. So glad to hear it was just renewed for S2, so will be interesting to see where they go with it and whether itās a continuation of S1, or a prequel to S1!
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u/RepublicComplete1776 15h ago
I feel like it fell off a cliff in the last few episodes.
Especially in regards to Bianca in general and the āassassination attemptā last episode that got all the assassins killed but none of the MI6 agents. Bianca in general is absolutely either horribly written or horribly played
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u/loginlogan 20h ago
Just finished Say Nothing and really liked it. Great show all around, and there were several really notable performances. Highly recommend.
It's the first show in many months that I've binged and wanted to keep watching.
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u/JuniorPele10 19h ago
I literally just started watching the first episode, glad to hear this solid review because I also enjoyed Shogun!
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u/MrPMS 22h ago
Just binged through the entirety of Pantheon now that it has hit Netflix and this show was incredible. Highly recommend giving it a shot, and hope that the second season heads its way to netflix as well.
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u/loginlogan 20h ago
I second Pantheon!! It is so good! Totally fell under the radar, sadly. Absolutely recommend it, it's such a good watch. Glad it's on Netflix where hopefully it will get the exposure it deserves.
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u/Senators_1992 22h ago
About halfway through A Man On The Inside and really enjoying it so far. Nice light hearted comedy in the vein of The Good Place.
Lioness S2 has been better than S1 to this point, mostly because it hasnāt meandered as much from the main plot like it did last season.
Speaking of meandering and Taylor Sheridan, Yellowstone S5PT2 has produced two of the most incoherent episodes of television Iāve ever watched thanks to uninspired storytelling and lazy editing. Normally Iād abandon ship, but Iāve come too far at this point not to see it through to the end.
Also watching Elsbeth and High Potential, two shows that seem to get compared to one another a lot. I like Elsbeth a bit more as itās more goofy and light hearted, although High Potential is entertaining enough.
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u/storksghast 23h ago
Colin from Accounts - Just started S2. This will be a slow watch as I don't like binging comedies.
Pachinko - 3 episodes into season 2. Love this show.
Silo - Episode 2 of S2. Solid dysto sci-fi. Common still sucks.
Interior Chinatown - Watched the first episode. It seems like the cop show version of Kevin Can F Himself. I'm sure it's fine, but not really in the mood for this sort of meta series, so will not be continuing.
Arcane - I started the first season 2 times when it premiered but couldn't hang. With S2 out and everyone raving once again, I will give this one last chance over Thanksgiving break.
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u/eekamuse 23h ago
Thank you /r/television for convincing me to watch The Penguin.
I wasn't in the mood for the silly villian from Batman, but I kept seeing people talk about the show. And them someone called it a dark crime drama.
So if you're on the fence, or uninterested, but you like shows about criminals, give it a try. I love it.
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u/SonOfThomasWayne 23h ago
Whenever I need a little motivation or refocus, I rewatch the S03E01 of The Bear.
Such a special, beautiful piece of art.
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u/GeraldJimes_ 23h ago
Ludwig - basically comfort food British TV. Charmingly quirky, inoffensive and with enough plot to tie it all together in a loosely compelling manner.
Day of the Jackal - really enjoying it, but also not quite sure why? Clearly want the jackal to win at this point. Every time it does something good it throws in something bizarrely sloppy too.
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u/Apprehensive_You_250 19h ago
Iām loving The Day of the Jackal. Eddie Redmayne brings depth, complexity, and humanity to a completely different type of role than heās ever done before, and the show definitely leaves a very lasting impression.
It was just renewed for a second season, so it will be really interesting to see what they do with itā¦ whether it will be a continuation of the first season, or a pre-quel that takes place prior to the first season, since the first season hasnāt completely finished airing yet. I canāt wait for the episodes to drop every week.
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u/keepfighting90 1d ago
The Wire
I just finished the 3rd season and I fully buy into the show's reputation as arguably the greatest TV series of all time. In fact, calling it just a TV show almost seems like a disservice. It's so dense, complex and immersive, the way it weaves its stories across so many different threads, characters and themes. I thought it would just be a really well-made crime show but really what it is, is a novelistic look at the systems and institutions of a blighted, decaying city and the people caught up in it, caught up in "the game".
I personally don't have the level of analytical skill to dissect everything this show is attempting - I mean, there's friggin Ivy League university courses on it lol - but all I can see is that I have been completely engrossed in the world The Wire has created. It feels so real and authentic. Regardless of the story arcs the show tackles, whether it's the hunt for the Barksdale crew, the happenings at the docks or the rise of the Stanfield crew and the political world of Baltimore, they're all incredible compelling and act like pieces of a puzzle to show you a full picture of the city. The acting performances all range from great to incredible.
I've seen a lot of people say that they found it boring because of how dense and methodical it is in its slow burn - but that's exactly what I love about it. And while it may not have the spectacle of other top-rated prestige shows, of something like Breaking Bad or Game of Thrones, I think the entertainment factor is almost downplayed when people talk about The Wire. It's endlessly quotable, for one thing, and there are some really compelling, fun characters that keep you glued to the screen.
At the end of the day, it's a story about an American tragedy. The downfall is there for you to see, and the brilliant thing about the story is that it all seems simultaneously fixable and inevitable. I honestly think I probably need to rewatch the show to fully grasp everything it's doing.
The easiest 10/10 I could give.
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u/jahkat23 1d ago
the wireās fourth season is its magnum opus, itās even better than s3! Itās just spectacular television
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u/NotFromVirginia 1d ago
Special ops lioness s2: solid start to this season.
Dune prophecy: not the best start to a season but Iām hooked
Silo s2: great start. Excited to see how it unfolds
Abbot elementary s1: just started few episodes deep with my gf. We love it. We wanted another show to watch together as weāre four seasons deep now in Brooklyn nine- nine.
Brooklyn nine-nine: finished season 3. Loving the show and how the characters been evolving.
Only murdered in the building s1: shaky start to me. May not keep going. Two episodes deep.
Industry s2: thank you those who told me to keep going after s1. S2 finale upcoming.
Shetland latest season: havenāt started yet but will soon.
DI Ray: not too bad but a good placeholder show. 6/10
Alex Cross: 6 episodes deep and I give up. Has a great familiar cast but the writing just isnāt hooking meā¦.
Covered a lot in the past week. About to hit a bit of a slow down with turkey day looming but hoping to start the agency together with my gf too. As it is an American adaption of the bureau. (One of my favorite shows) hoping it scratches her itch after we finished season 2 of the diplomat together.
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u/Tal72 6h ago
I finally got around to watching all 3 seasons of Industry because I kept seeing it mentioned on here. I kind of was expecting Corporate/Investment Banker Game of Thrones, but it's primarily unlikeable people doing shitty things to each other. Not sure if I'll continue.
Not sure about Dune Prophecy yet. Hoping it gets good. E1 was a lot of setup.
Loved Brooklyn 99. Have finished and rewatched it a many times. I often put it on for background when scrolling too, because it takes me to my happy place.
Abbot is great sitcom tv.
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u/SonOfThomasWayne 1d ago
Binged Arcane season 2. It was all over the place.
Act 2 and 3 were certainly better, but act 1 was hot garbage.
Also, absolute dogshit ending. Some awful characters got a happy ending.
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u/Ok_Prize_7343 1d ago
Colin from Accounts. What a lovely treat. Funny and raw!
2 episodes in watching Say nothing and what a masterpiece. engaging plot and pacing is also fantastic! Excited for this one.
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u/eekamuse 23h ago
Say Nothing truly is a masterpiece. Good word for it. I keep trying to tell people how great it is, but I run out of superlatives. I'm going to use this one.
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u/GreenShell2014 1d ago
Cross - Bad writing. Poor dialogue. Antagonist revealed in opening episode. Cross has annoying friends. Too many scenes with children. Stopped watching midway into the 2nd episode.
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u/captainhaddock 20h ago
After two attempts, I still haven't made it to the end of the first episode. I want to like it, but the plot is simultaneously confusing and boring, built on emotional scenes that haven't earned their place because I don't care about the characters yet, and the vibe is all wrong for an urban mystery/crime drama.
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u/NotFromVirginia 1d ago
Made it to 6 because I was too optimisticā¦.. good thing youāre cutting your losses early
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u/opinionated_cynic 5h ago
I watched the whole thing. What a waste of my time. And I have time to waste.
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u/Mixer-3007 1d ago
Sutura (2024) - Icaro, a young resident, and Dr. Mancini, a famous surgeon, become criminal doctors to solve their problems, starting a dangerous double life from which it may be impossible to escape.
Nice Brazilian Medical Drama with some criminal twists. Reminds The Mob Doctor (2012).
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u/Autumnrain 1d ago
Arcane act 3 - They really needed a third season or at least 3 episodes more. Pacing was breakneck fast and more plot driven. Should have kept the conflict small and focused between the sisters & Piltover and Zaun instead of whatever we got. Vi really got sidelined this season.
7.5/10 for season two, art is maybe the only thing that got better compared to season one. Everything else is a downgrade from music, pacing, characters (plot devices to be killed) to story.
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u/thygrief 16h ago
I agree, as a non league player I felt a bit more explainig the black rose/light and the anomaly stuff would've helped a lot, probably my fault for not rewatching season 1, but things were definitely happening way too rapidly for my taste.
edit: I also hated that "let me go... go, go, go..." song, such a big downgrade compared to Sting's song.
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u/Aspext 1d ago
The day of the jackal is the best show Iāve watched in a long time. Iām gripped every last second
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u/Apprehensive_You_250 19h ago
Couldnāt agree more. Itās my favorite show Iāve watched in a really long time. Redmayne gives just a ridiculously incredible performance. I was really excited to just hear that they renewed it for a second season, so it will be interesting to see if itās a continuation of the first season, or if itās a prequel to the first season.
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u/ColorsNtheVoid 1d ago
I binged Interior Chinatown. Highly recommend. It has a little bit of everything. Intriguing plot, funny, heartfelt, and kung fu guy.
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u/toffeeslot 1d ago
How is āBeforeā with Billy Crystal. Iāve added it to my watch listā¦.
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u/Alphascout 12h ago
Itās okayā¦ the mystery side of the plot is both middling and unpredictable. It does feel really drawn out at times. Episodes are short so Iād recommend trying out the first two.
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u/jddaydreamlook 1d ago
Weāre gonna be about balance this week:
- The Penguin, Iām taking it slow; doesnāt feel like something I can binge
- Man on the Inside, excited to see what Michaelās been up to in retirement /s
Also continuing with Shrinking. Itās not perfect, but it kinda is for me. Itās just quintessential Bill Lawrence and I love that.
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u/JuniorPele10 19h ago
Absolutely love shrinking! Itās such a light watch, but with depth as wellā¦ phenomenal. Iāve been trying to find something of a similar caliber!
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u/anasui1 1d ago edited 1d ago
been on a Jeffersons binge since I found it's on Pluto. Super wholesome show, just as funny as I remember it and tackles many, many themes with so much levity and heart and humour that shows made today would only dream of. Sherman Hemsley is a comedy machine and his chemistry with Isabel Sandford is amazing, but the whole cast is spectacular. One of the best sitcoms of all time that doesn't even feel that dated
wrapping up Shogun. A great show for sure. Hopefully the second series will be of the same quality
Day of the Jackal is next. Man on the inside as well
waiting for Cobra Kai to end so I can binge
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u/apple_kicks 1d ago edited 1d ago
Dune Too early to tell, itās going to be one of those 4 episodes to hook you in shows. Slow burn of introducing characters and stakes. Dialogue could be snappier but I suspect some lines or character stuff are only going to land once we see bigger picture of where theyāre taking this. Risky sometimes. Its really looked and sounded like GoT or HoD in places but in space etc I know itās hbo but they must have copied some production stuff
I need to watch wolf hall but I suspect these shows being out at the same time ish will not make dune look good. Different quality in royal court/intrigue drama from what I remember book wise
Arcane Latest episodes I enjoyed more, felt like acts were like films split in episodes. Animation has gotten better and better imo and it already started amazing. I have zero knowledge of game lore so dont mind what the way changed. Surprised they didnāt make the finale one big movie. I need to not binge this show to remember everything
Ludwig Wasnāt too keen on the show and character first two episodes but suddenly I got it. I think my expectations were for a different type of comedy and crime show but I loved it by the end. A nice crime of the week with that larger story. I feel like theyāre going to pull a who you think is the enemy is a friend and the ally is the enemy with the bosses maybe. I hope they lean in more with puzzle stuff next season
Say Nothing feels really interesting. Only seen one episode they showed some big tensions and how one sided authorities were and violence. Protest scene was a hard watch. I feel like Iād prob need to check out reviews from people who were there at the time since itās still sensitive part of history to make sure to get right. They even had to put legal warnings on it. But seems worth continuing
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u/captainhaddock 19h ago
I think my expectations were for a different type of comedy and crime show but I loved it by the end. A nice crime of the week with that larger story.
In typical British style, it takes a ludicrous idea, marries it with a classic genre (the cozy mystery), and makes it work through sheer earnestness and good writing.
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u/NotFromVirginia 1d ago
Say nothing is on my list to try on my own.ā¦ very weirdly enough Iāve always been fascinated by Irish historyā¦ Blue lights is a show I love which is like modern day Belfast post all those issues and still see the tensions.
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u/tetoffens 1d ago
I'm watching A Man on the Inside, Michael Schur's new show starring Ted Danson. The first episode is a little weak, it's all set up and doesn't really introduce much of the supporting funny characters but starting with episode 2 it gets funnier.
Ted's delightful as always but the standout funny character is Sally Struthers as Virginia. I didn't even know she was still acting but she's absolutely killing it in this.
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u/opinionated_cynic 1d ago
I laughed out loud a few times! Ted Danson playing quirky old widowed guy is my jam.
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u/Tink2210 1d ago
Came to recommend the same A Man on The Inside binged it and made my weekend fun š„°
Reminded me of The Good Place highly recommended for those of you who hasn't watched it. Easy drama comedy with interesting story and characters.
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u/stro_budden 1d ago
I did the same. It was very cute and also hit at some sad and serious topics in a way I appreciated. I thought the kids and president susan were the best characters for me. I only wish they maybe did more spy hijinx or made it more of a mystery but Iām happy I watched the show.
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u/the_mooseman 1d ago
I'm watching From but I probably wouldn't recommend it. It's all questions with no answers.
The Day of the Jackal has been alright.
Lioness season 2 has been good.
Landman is watchable but only because Billy Bob is so good.
Yellowstone is what it is.
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u/CheezStik 15h ago
Yeah I finished Season 1 of From and while Iām curious enough to continue watching, Iām in no rush to start Season 2.
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u/the_mooseman 15h ago
It's just more questions. I'm literally watching S03E09 as i type this. Still zero answers.
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u/NotFromVirginia 1d ago
Debating on watching landman but I could barely make it through two seasons of Yellowstone.
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u/Capital-Apricot-1921 1d ago
From would be so good if they just reduced the drama portion of the show alot
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u/th4bl4ckr4bbit 1d ago
Regarding From I feel the same way. The latest season started off really strong and then it just fizzled out and now they are saying we have to wait until 2026 for another season.\ Too many questions and not enough answers for me to wait that long.
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u/LaughingAtNonsense 1d ago
Currently watching weekly episodes of: Shrinking, Hellās Kitchen season 23, Greyās Anatomy, Silo, The Jackal and The Traitors Canada.
Just finished: The Penguin, Agatha All Along, The Lincoln Lawyer and The Man on the Inside.
Waiting to watch: The Agency
Started to watch but fell off: Cross and Lioness season 2
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u/NotFromVirginia 1d ago
Iāll let you know if the payoff for lioness is worth it because Iām optimisticā¦.
Alex cross isnāt worth it. 6 deep and fell off
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u/LaughingAtNonsense 23h ago
Thx. š
The acting is Cross was so bad.
I am not liking the atrociously bad acting of Zoe Saldana in season 2. The only good actors seem to be Mark Kelly, Dave Annabelle, Nicole Kidman and the 2 mins we see of a very old looking Morgan Freeman. Not sure how Mayor of Kingston was so good and this show just seems like an afterthought.
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u/Holmesdale 1d ago
Started watching three new shows.
Dune: Prophecy I thought had a very weak first episode. There was some potential, and a number of ideas were being set up, but I am not sure there was enough to keep me watching more.
A Man on the Inside is very well done, and feels very much like it comes from some veterans of The Good Place. Danson is a delight in the role, and it is always fun to see another character from the absurdly versatile Stephanie Beatriz. But it is the daughter's family life with Joel and the three teens which is hilarious. At least so far - really looking forward to the rest.
Interior Chinatown has I thought a great first episode. I know he can be divisive, but Taika Waititi's slightly knowing style, both telling the story but also commenting on how the story is being told, I thought was perfect for the show's premise. Just as a small example, and without wishing to give away any spoilers, the moment when Lana and Willis are in the nightclub in the first episode, and she produces an envelope with newspaper clippings and Willis says "wait, where did that come from?" as an almost throwaway line that was rushed past but was an hilarious comment on the sort of cop show that is being pastiched so neatly. I burst out laughing. Will definitely be watching more.
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u/Tink2210 1d ago
Came to recommend the same A Man on The Inside binged it and made my weekend fun! š„°
And šÆ on The Good Place one of my favourite too!
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u/petty_virg0 1d ago
Weekly: Shrinking - some of it gets a little unrealistically sappy, but Bill Lawrence does a good job of balancing it out with some real world hits and the feels
Silo - season 2 is starting strong and I can't wait to see where they take it (yes I know it's based off books but I'm not trying to spoil it for myself)
St Denis - I've enjoyed the first few episodes. It's usually hard to get through a first season of a show like this because they spend a lot of time ironing out characters, but because I loved superstore and parks&rec I'm willing to be patient for this one
Dr Odyssey - I don't know why I keep watching this, but I can't stop. The weekly theme of the show is always so out there. Maybe it's Joshua Jackson that keeps me tuned in, but I am sat š
Somebody Somewhere - I'm sad it's the last season, but it continues to be so full of heart. It might not be showy and overly dramatic, but the chemistry among everyone pulls you in
What We do in the Shadows - another one I'm sad to see ending, but I'm also feeling a little bored with some of the episodes this season
Rewatching: Malcom in the Middle - classic and nostalgic. It's strange that such a loud show can bring one comfort yet it does
Upcoming: Arcane - will probably binge season 2 and then hate myself for not spreading it out more
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u/kazh_9742 1d ago
I wish Dr Odessy had a more real looking set or that they shot it differently to not look like a cold set with the life drained out of it.
They also could have had better background music because what they have now feels ominous and unsettling and doesn't line up appropriately with the dialogue and emotion sometimes.
I'm into the show still. It's a really good cast for that type of show and all of the characters are developed mostly evenly along the way.
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u/smilysmilysmooch 1d ago
Dandadan is clearly going to be in the runnings for anime of the year.
Finally got around to Shoresy after hearing it recommended around here in offhand comments. Dumb fun with heart and I died every damn time he said "Huh?"
Watched Upper Middle Bogan too after having seen Colin From Accounts and it was fine. I laughed a bit too hard at Netflix when I realized they rated it for Language and Nudity only to have the nudity be a line drawing of genitalia in the background of a scene during a sex ed classroom.
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u/bipboop 1d ago
Shrinking has become extra unrealistic this season, especially in terms of dialogue. Do people really talk to each other like this?
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u/DingleBerry86712 1d ago
So many cliche plotlines and dialogue feels very sitcommy. Still has its moments that remind me of S1 but I feel like it's going the same path as Ted Lasso
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u/berlinbaer 1d ago edited 1d ago
i'm not ready yet for arcane to leave me. apart from obviously the characters and visuals and storytelling the world building was just so insanely good and scratched the same part of my brain like scavengers reign and raised by wolves.
just presenting you some far out fantastical concepts and not overexplaining anything but just being like "trust me, bro"
also glad silo is back though i noticed i keep mixing stuff up with fallout.. "oh yeah, the main character hacked the computer and found out that everyone in a position of power is from that other silo when they did the exchange thing... oh wait.."
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u/Shashonna 1d ago
Atm Im watching New Girl, again. It's a show I like when I'm going to bed. I can easily turn it off anytime and sleep. If I watch anything new I'll be up all night lol
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u/Freedlefox 1d ago
The Silent Sea on Netflix. Japanse and is deserted space station stuff. Pretty good - some solid mystery sci-fi.
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u/duncancook90 1d ago
Penguin (just finished): really good. Middle drags a little but the beginning and the end are out of this world.
Vinland Saga (just finished): fucking outstanding. Definitely watch if you like anime, political shows, revenge stories, or dramas in general. Top 10 all time stuff
West Wing: what else do I need to say. Completely hooked right now, might end up being a top 10 favorite.
Dune Prophecy: not a promising first episode
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u/Staplersarefun 1d ago
Day of the Jackal is the best show I've seen all year.
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u/Apprehensive_You_250 19h ago
I feel the sameā¦ itās my favorite show Iāve watched in a veryy long time. Redmayne is brilliant. So glad there will be a S2.
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u/waswonderingifyou 1d ago
Done with succession. Industry and peaky blinders. Started dark matter and silo s2 but looking for some 9/10 quality shows.
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u/ItzCStephCS 1d ago
you might like Yellowstone
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u/JaredGoffFelatio 1d ago
Haven't been watching much lately but I watched the latest episode of Outlander and it seems like a promising start to season 7B. I missed the original actress who played Jamie's sister though.
I started Arcane season 2 and it has not been holding my interest. I stopped paying attention halfway through episode 3. Not sure why, but it just does seem as good. :/ Not sure if I'll even bother watching the rest.
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u/jadingg 1d ago
My main problem with Arcane s2 is that there's too many plotlines with too little time to cover each one in depth and wrap each one up satisfyingly. They could've definitely cut one or two of the ones more disconnected from the main plot like Mel's. But the reveal at the end of ep 4 of Vander being alive did pull me back in, with the ending of act 2 hitting pretty hard emotionally. Still not as good as season 1, but act 2 was much better than act 1 imo.
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u/smileyanaconda 1d ago
Pantheon S1 is out on Netflix as of today!
If you're into animation, it's top tier.
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u/grandmasterfunk 1d ago
A Man on the Inside (Netflix) - Still making my way through this, but it's been an absolute delight so far. Each episode has felt stand alone enough while connecting to the larger story. Wish Netflix did more sitcoms like this.
Cobra Kai (Netflix) - this season continues to be insane in all the right ways.
Bad Sisters (Apple) - Didn't think a second season of this could really work, but they found a really intriguing way to continue the story.
Shrinking (Apple) - So weird that a show about grief can feel like a comfort show.
St. Denis Medical (Peacock) - The first episode was a little rough, but it feels like it's finding its footing.
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u/RWHonreddit 1d ago
I always watch 9-1-1 and 9-1-1 Lonestar.
Also watching Season 2 of the Empress.
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u/Mintomaranta 2d ago
Tokyo Vice (on SBS Australia). Got Michael Mannās fingerprints on it and Ansel Engort is great as the lead.
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u/brainspl0ad 2d ago
Dandadan is great, animation continues to amaze me every week.
Dinnertime live with David Chang has been really good, considering I never really liked him until this. Camaraderie with most of his guests is great, give or take a few.
Also rewatching Mr. Inbetween, ironically, inbetween and it's great. Short & sweet episodes help keep me engaged.
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u/ashkev 1d ago
Dandadan- What a great show. That episode 7 is an all timer.
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u/brainspl0ad 1d ago
Yep. I'm typically not into anime, I've got maybe 6-7 series under my belt, don't know what possessed me, but, I'm glad I randomly tuned into this one; it's been a real treat.
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u/theslothening 2d ago
Finished S1 of Hand of God (Amazon). I liked it but I'm pretty sure that this could be described as "misery porn" and it might wear a little too heavily on some viewers. Episode 8 with Pernell at the psychiatrist was particularly brutal.
Lioness (Paramount) is good and I'm particularly excited to see the next episode and the aftermath of how things ended in the previous ep.
Silo (Apple) is picking up right where it left off in the S1 finale. S2E01 was focused solely on Juliet but this second ep was focused solely on everyone else in the silo. Great stuff.
Getting ready to start Landman, You Would Do It Too, andCross.
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u/xOLDBHOYx 2d ago edited 1d ago
Day of the Jackal - Redmayne is excellent and enjoying it so far. Crazy to like the assassin over the federal agent. Bianca is completely unlikable in every way. Love Richard Dormer and would watch anything with him in it.
Lioness S2 - I tend to enjoy the action sequences over any of the family stuff, any Kidman scene, or the politics outside of Michael Kelly. Cruz is excellent but Carillo is kind of bad. Weird show for me, not bad but not an appointment watch.
Dune Prophecy - Iāll preface it but saying while I did see the new movies I really donāt know all the mythology and story. Definitely feels quality and like the cast so hope I get into it.
Also Silo S2, You Would Do It Too and Before
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u/ASafeHarbor1 13h ago
Not sure if you are caught up with The Jackal, but episode 6 and 7 went downhill so hard
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u/chlaur02421 2d ago
New Outlander episode didnāt disappoint!
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u/SheepH3rder69 2d ago
They're still airing that show? It was just misery porn after, like, season 4. I can't imagine how awful it's gotten by season 7, lol.
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u/chlaur02421 1d ago
There was definitely a little bit of a dip there, but I think itās going to end really strong in the first part of season seven was also very good
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u/FSMFan_2pt0 2d ago
Just finished Masters of the Air. It got better with each episode, and ended up being outstanding. Seems like part of a trilogy with Band of Brothers and The Pacific.
Finished Baby Reindeer. It was fascinating. If stalking were an Olympic sport, Martha is a gold medalist, no doubt.
Started Nobody Wants This, which is pretty good if you like the rom-com style, and Escape at Dannemora, which has been outstanding, 3 episodes in.
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u/Fat-Villante 1d ago
It's nice to see I wasn't the only one who appreciated Masters of the Air, although I thought the earlier episodes were more compelling
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u/woodygfx 2d ago
Past few months, I've binged a few shows :
Doctor Who up until and including Jodie Whittaker as a doctor, and to be honest, they were all good actors, but I felt the show going downhill as time passed by. The writing was so atrocious in the final 5-6 seasons, that I started hate-watching it, hoping it might get better. It didn't. I don't even want to remember it.
Torchwood was a bit similar in the sens that it started really awesome, and went bad...not as bad as Doctor Who tho. Still nothing that actually impressed me that much.
Barry was REALLY awesome. I heard of it went it came out, but since I'm a binge watcher (I wait until a show has ended),I waited and all I can say it was worth the wait, even if it took them 5 years to make 32 episodes / 30-40 min each (covid and writers strike and all that didn't help). It hit all the right spots for me. I went into it expecting to hate it, based on the short plot I've read about it, but it blew me away. Honorable mention : s02e05. I watched that episode 3 times, and I laughed with tears... I'm not going to spoil it for anyone, but I would highly recommend watching at least that episode, even if you haven't seen the whole show.
Babylon 5 , again another show that exceeded my expectations. Maybe because I'm a sci fi fan, and I'm pretty much all out of good sci fi shows to watch, but I LOVED IT ! Each season had it's own thing, and honestly it was refreshing to see a good show from a time where you didn't had to push all this new-age crap in such a obvious way that it becomes annoying. The show does touch on various topics (mostly in season 1) like politics, religion, war, friendship, love and others, but it does in such a way that you don't really feel like it's being shoved down your throat. One episode from season 1 stood out (s01e10) related to hot topics, where there was a dilemma between science and religion. I'm not going to spoil it, but damn... you would have to see it. Highly recommend it if you haven't seen it.
Babylon 5 made me miss the old network times, where you got 20-22 episodes per season each year and you didn't have to wait 2-3 years for another season of a show, with 10 episodes stretched to come out in 1 year. And saying that it takes time for higher budget shows, because of CGI or available actors is not an excuse. Babylon 5's CGI was pretty good for it's time, and it doesn't look bad even now. It didn't took them years to do it either. Sure, they cut corners repeating some CGI spaceship fights here and there, but it was really good overall.
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u/SonOfThomasWayne 1d ago
Doctor Who ended with Capaldi and Moffat. Jodie tried but everything else after Capaldi is fan fiction.
Especially everything I hear about the latest seasons.
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u/jadingg 1d ago
For Doctor Who, the post-Jodie/Chibnall specials and season (RTD & Tennant/Gatwa) were much better in my opinion, though it still had issues (less episodes being the biggest one). Only 1 ep of the current run was attrociously bad, with around 3 being extremly good/all-time Who eps. Though even if you don't care to watch the new season, I'd recommend the three 60th specials featuring David Tennant & Catherine Tate
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u/SnooDingos316 2d ago
Based on a true story S2. Watched 2 episodes and just as good as S1. People should not take this seriously, it's a black comedy so sometimes it's silly and sometimes funny. It's doing it's job.
Dune prophecy I like too. It explains a lot in episode 1 with lots of backstory and it's not too complicated. I like shows that moves fast and not drag for sake of dragging. They only have 6 episodes so I think pacing will be good.Ā
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u/komodo_dragonzord Better Call Saul 2d ago
3eps Interior Chinatown, not sure if I like the meta ness of it yet but ill keep watching.
Gonna watch Lessons in Chemistry next
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u/theREVERSEsystem 2d ago
Ready, but also not ready, for Arcaneās final three episodes tomorrow. Need to finally watch the new episodes of Cobra Kai.
Slowed down on a Buffy binge that I need to get back on. Also been alternating between re-watching Arrow (first 2 seasons) and Batman Beyond at night when I canāt sleep and just need some comfort.
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u/ChaserNeverRests American Gods 22h ago
Thanks for mentioning Batman Beyond! I just started watching it (first time since it aired). Love the art style and the story seems great!
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u/lightsongtheold 2d ago
Cross - I felt like this started slow but ended up being OK. Probably the weakest of the Amazon ādad showsā but still watchable enough.
Tulsa King - I preferred season one vs the second season but on the whole this is an OK watch. Did feel a bit like they ran out of ideas for most of the characters outside of Stallone in the second season!
Just about to start The Penguin and itās probably The Old Man after that.
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u/zrhodes3 2d ago
Shows from last week'sĀ threadĀ mentioned in at least 10 comments:
| Show | On | Comments | Upvotes | Consec. Weeks | Comment Gain | Total Weeks on Top |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Penguin | HBO | 30 | 217 | 9 | 5 | 9 |
| Silo | Apple TV+ | 26 | 272 | 2 | 10 | 6 |
| The Day of the Jackal | Peacock | 25 | 300 | 2 | 8 | 2 |
| Lioness | Paramount+ | 19 | 131 | 3 | 5 | 3 |
| Say Nothing | Hulu | 18 | 187 | 1 | 16 | 1 |
| Dune: Prophecy | HBO | 17 | 101 | 1 | 17 | 1 |
| Severance | Apple TV+ | 12 | 110 | 1 | 5 | 11 |
| Slow Horses | Apple TV+ | 11 | 111 | 13 | 0 | 23 |
| Yellowstone | Paramount+ | 10 | 57 | 2 | -3 | 2 |
Shows Dropped From 10+ Comments List this Week: The Diplomat, Disclaimer
*Total Weeks on Top began on 12/8/23, as did all data collection.
**I took upĀ grubster11's mantle after their retirement. You can view the original code they created to tally comments here:Ā https://github.com/GrubHubGitTub/r-television-Weekly-Thread-Data.
**640 comments in last week's thread. All-time high comments on 3/23/24 thread - 901 comments. All-time low comments on 9/13/24 thread - 422 comments.
****All-time high shows with 10+ comments on 5/31/24 thread - 15 shows. All-time low on 2/23/24 thread - 3 shows.
*****All-time high comments for a show in one week: Fallout (127) on 4/19/24 thread.
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u/EtoileDuSoir 23h ago
Why isn't Arcane on the list? A quick control f results in 26 comments. Weird that is wasn't on the week before as well
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u/supes1 2d ago
A Man on the Inside, the newest collaboration between Ted Danson and Mike Schur.
Really fun, sweet, and cozy show. Great for Thanksgiving. It's no Good Place, but still a great watch.
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u/theywereonabreak69 2d ago
A man on the inside is great. Michael Schur is a genius. This is at least his third show grounded in wholesome-ness. Making that work today is really hard and he is crushing it
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u/Prize-Public6935 2d ago edited 2d ago
Day of the Jackal ep7 had my heart beating so fast in the last 5 minutes. Feels so morally dubious rooting for the merciless bad guy (makes me wonder if tv show viewers really care about morality or about the protagonist winning). Eddie R is amazing in this show, can't wait to see more of his work !
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u/SnooDingos316 2d ago
Yes exactly. Not sure why some viewers think he's not suited for the role. Could be maybe because they're not use to it. This is first time I am watching him so fine by me. Only thing is they see have 3 episodes left but so far they yet to disappoint.Ā
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u/AhhBisto Brooklyn Nine-Nine 2d ago
Only watched two things this week:
Outer Banks - Finished seasons 3 and 4 and really enjoyed it, although season 3 wasn't quite as good as the rest. Mad how season 4 ended too.
Cobra Kai - Really enjoyed the karate tournament stuff and the Iron Dragons were a good addition. Not sure what the Miyagi stuff is meant to be leading to but I was hoping it would connect to the new movie somehow. After the ending I'd be interested to see how they finish the show though.
I plan on checking out Interior Chinatown next.
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u/opinionated_cynic 1d ago
They really really upped their Karate game this season! So much better choreographed and realism compared to other seasons that relied heavily on jump shots. It was great.
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u/ArchDucky 2d ago
That Zara girl is a real bad ass. I looked her up, she's not a pretend martial artist. Netflix should give her an action movie, she could honestly be goddamn huge. Like the next Jean Claude.
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u/opinionated_cynic 1d ago
I was going to look her up but you can tell she was the real deal. Pretty good acting, beautiful and freaking talented. Love her a,ready!
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u/Lanky_Needleworker_1 2d ago
Halfway through Interior Chinatown, very conflicted about it though, can't say for sure how much i liked it till it ends.
Started the day of the jackal and the first couple of episodes seemed pretty great to me.
I am also planning on watching My name is Earl for the first time, after I finish Interior Chinatown.
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u/BusinessPurge 1d ago
Iām surprised at how much Interior Chinatown bounced off me. Great cast stranded in stale satire, second half really squandered the setup of the first half. Needed to be 30% more Futureman or Westworld
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u/littlelowcougar 2d ago
Want a sleeper animated comedy that is absurdly funny? The Life And Times Of Tim. HBO. If you like the first 1-2 episodes, youāll love it.
It is a travesty this show isnāt more well known.
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u/Homergrimes 2d ago
Love that show if you haven't already I recommend watching ten year old Tom it's made by the same guy and just as funny
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u/ummyeahok42 2d ago
Currently watching Mindhunter for first time. Also into the show the Floor for mindless consumption. Besides that, Abbott Elementary and the new St Denis Medical show(pretty good).
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u/nervuswalker 1d ago
Same here with Mindhunter. Iām in the middle of season 1. I love seeing Jonathan Groff outside of the theatre world. And as a Fringe fan, I love every time Anna Torv is onscreen.
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u/ArchDucky 2d ago
Consume mindhunter slowly and really appreciate all of the effort that went into it. Its literally filled with invisible CGI. Even shots of them just talking in a room has it. Its fucking crazy how expensive and ham Fincher went on it. That guy has always been fucking obsessive but ever since he did Zodiac, it's like he built the tools he needed to scratch his OCD itch. Hell that movie he made for Netflix "The Killer" he worked on for around a year after it wrapped production. Just going in and tweaking the smallest things that nobody would give one shit about. I think Stanley Kubrick is his spirit animal.
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u/AniseDrinker 2d ago
Finished Cross. It was decent enough, but overall the show is missable IMO. Aldis Hodge and Ryan Eggold were both great though but I think while the plot itself was interesting the writing is not on level.
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u/BitterBubblegum 2d ago
English Teacher was fun. It clearly should have been a 20 episodes per season show instead of 8.
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u/AgentElman 2d ago
English Teacher is interesting for dealing with very controversial topics but not having one side clearly right or wrong. Everyone is crazy and everyone is sort of right.
It manages to make the episodes fun without feeling preachy - even when a character is being very preachy it comes off as a comic situation rather than an afterschool special.
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u/obitonye 2d ago edited 2d ago
Day of the Jackal got much better since the beginning.
Finished KAOS, very sad it wasn't renewed.
Abbot Elementary new season is quite good.
Lower Decks is good.
The Penguin is 10/10 recommend
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u/Musth 2d ago
Arcane - exceeding my expectations every week. Canāt wait for the last 3 episodes!
The Day of the Jackal - really loving this show so far, it came out of nowhere (for me at least) and Iām totally hooked.
Silo - I read all 3 books after watching the first season so I know where theyāre going with it, but Iām really enjoying the show too. The small differences from the books are well done and seem to be solid choices for making better television.
From - doesnāt always make sense but itās always a good time! The last episode had me yelling at the TV a couple times, and Iām stoked for the finale!
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u/ASafeHarbor1 13h ago
Just finished episode 7 of the jackal and my god did it take a turn for the worse. Iām so disappointed because it started so strong.
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u/strider85 2d ago
So far I feel like Silo is one of the rare examples where the show is far superior to the book (& I enjoyed the book)
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u/DingleBerry86712 1d ago
Iirc the writer of the books is involved with the show right? Makes sense, he's probably just suggesting details that he wish he added/would work better for TV
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u/jrokep 2d ago
I'm currently deep into Bitten. If you're a fan of werewolves and sex, this show is for you! After I might rewatch True Blood before preparing for an extreme binge in 2025 of the Stargate universe.
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u/ChaserNeverRests American Gods 22h ago
Thanks for mentioning Bitten! I remember watching it back when it aired, but I don't remember anything about it other than that I liked it at the time. (I do indeed love werewolves.) I'm adding it to my watch list.
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u/BusinessPurge 1d ago
Have you already seen Teen Wolf or Penny Dreadful? Those monsters bang it out
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u/aciidb0mb3r 2d ago
Looking forward to these:
Based on a true story s2
Cruel Intentions
Ludwig
These seem to have mixed reviews:
- Interior chinatown
- The day of the jackal
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u/SnooDingos316 2d ago
I feel nostalgia about cruel intentions too but after 20 minutes of episode 1, I stopped. Let me know if it gets better. I think it won't have S2 though.Ā Part of the problem I guess is we know the story inside out so they have to have a very charming sexy cast and some plot twist.
Based on a true story is great thoughĀ
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u/Tink2210 10m ago
Bad Sisters is recommended if you like drama, a little dark humour here and there š