Nymphae
Banned
Huh, I wonder if he still does any podcasts. I always liked the way he ran the show, he was a bit of a cornball but he seemed like a genuinely nice guy with a ton of enthusiasm.
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TV GAF: Hey GAF what you been watching? September Edition
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Huh, I wonder if he still does any podcasts. I always liked the way he ran the show, he was a bit of a cornball but he seemed like a genuinely nice guy with a ton of enthusiasm.
Robot Carnival
Member
going through Bojack Horseman season 5 right now and got to episode 6 and I love what they did with that one.
TheSadRanger
Banned
Just got into Bodyguard (BBC) and whooooo boy this show runs circles around Jack Ryan. WTH is BBC doing? This show could be a major hit in the U.S
Kadayi
Banned
It's not too MotR like a lot of BBC drama? Someone at work said they were enjoying it, but then they watch a lot of garbage TV like suits so I take their recommendations with a pinch of salt. If you were going to compare it to any other shows where would you place it in terms of originality, writing, characterisation and direction? I mean how does it stand versus Breaking Bad, Ozark or Homeland Season 1?
Snoopycat
Banned
Watching the new season of Ozark. The last season was better, but only because it was something new. The biggest problem I have is it really really wants to be up there with Breaking Bad. It'll never come close because the writers keep pulling back so the characters just aren't good enough. Walter was a nice guy who made stupid choices which eventually lead to him becoming a monster. Bateman's character starts off as a boring, self righteous asshole and hasn't evolved past that.
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Mr Hyde
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Better Call Saul Season 4 - five episodes in and this season has so far taken a nosedive in quality. Sauls story drags on forever, Kim barely gets attention at all and it´s too much focus on Mike and Gus. The one thing I liked with this show was that Gilligan & co managed to avoid prequel problems and separate it from BB in a good way, yet have the show firmly planted in its roots with nice call backs. But now it´s full on transition to Breaking Bad and it´s hurting the characters that don´t have any affiliation with BB.
The pace is too slow and boring and it just feels like they are trying to drag out the inevitability of events, such as Sauls transformation, as much as possible because they don´t want to end it. Either that or they don´t know how to do it. Breaking Bad had the same issues in season 5. Chuck is also sorely missing, that´s for sure. And as last bit of complaint, the introduction of Gael Boetticher was totally ruined by being totally casual, just assuming that everyone who watches this show also have watched Breaking Bad.
The pace is too slow and boring and it just feels like they are trying to drag out the inevitability of events, such as Sauls transformation, as much as possible because they don´t want to end it. Either that or they don´t know how to do it. Breaking Bad had the same issues in season 5. Chuck is also sorely missing, that´s for sure. And as last bit of complaint, the introduction of Gael Boetticher was totally ruined by being totally casual, just assuming that everyone who watches this show also have watched Breaking Bad.
Kadayi
Banned
Firstly I believe that the show has one more season after this, so they are on a clear path now in terms of a conclusion point. Secondly, this show was never intended to be a watched before Breaking Bad. It might be a prequel in terms of timeline, but it's a sequel in terms of watching. Doing otherwise would be the TV equivalent of watching the first 6 Star Wars films in sequence. Personally, I'm intrigued as to what happens to Kim, and to Nacho. I'm also very interested in the Jean timeline and what is going on there.
Mr Hyde
Member
What´s wrong with watching the first six Star Wars-films in sequence?
Kadayi
Banned
The first time? Think about it.
Pumpkin Seeds
Member
Watching Norm's new show. Real funny and much like his YT pod, except they cut out a lot of the fat and prolonged skits. I wish the joke section was longer though. The Drew Barrymore episode is the best so far.
Kadayi
Banned
American Vandal: Season 2 (Netflix).
Highly recommended. I think they did an excellent job building on the approach they took in Season One without going to the mat of parody as much as they did with that particular storyline versus rounding out the characters a bit more and playing it straight for the most part, with the occasional comedic observations from Sam that just hit it out of the park every time. I'm not sure how long it's possible to run with the premise of the show, but I'd definitely be up for a third season.
Highly recommended. I think they did an excellent job building on the approach they took in Season One without going to the mat of parody as much as they did with that particular storyline versus rounding out the characters a bit more and playing it straight for the most part, with the occasional comedic observations from Sam that just hit it out of the park every time. I'm not sure how long it's possible to run with the premise of the show, but I'd definitely be up for a third season.
I really like in the final part where Sam has to butt in and ask Kevin about whether he did deliberately shit his pants in the interview, just to confirm his theory that he was straining from earlier in the season 
cryptoadam
Banned
BoJack Horsmen, the best Netflix show
Its Alwasy Sunny, still kicking around
And soon South Park and Survivor.
Thats got me covered.
Its Alwasy Sunny, still kicking around
And soon South Park and Survivor.
Thats got me covered.
TheSadRanger
Banned
It's mainly like Homeland S1 minus the Brody family. The main character David has a family but they are more or less kind of in the background. It also has more action than Homeland S1 but the action scenes it does have are very well done with great tension. There's one action scene in particular that's really, really, freaking good. It's one of the best I've seen in TV. Production wise you can really tell BBC spent some money on this, there's some bad CG explosions in one or two places but otherwise there's a wide variety of sets with large amounts of extras, etc.
Without spoiling anything though it's not as clear cut as Homeland, there's a lot more political intrigue where everyone is mercurial, everyone is hiding something. The dialogue writing is very well done for the most part.
I'm only three episodes in out of six but I've really enjoyed what I've seen so far, I like it way more than Homeland S1. I only have one minor complaint really.
They spend a lot of time with Julia and David having sex, like holy shit they fuck like rabbits.
The show also has a 100% fresh rating from rotten tomatoes out of 16 reviewers.
Kadayi
Banned
On your recommendation, I've started it up. Only halfway through the first episode, but that opening sequence was pretty fucking gripping it has to be said.
TheSadRanger
Banned
Yea the train scene had great tension. Your in for a treat because that's not all.
Also Keeley Hawkes has aged like fine wine and Richard Madden got swole as hell for this role.
edit: One thing that kinda bugs me is David's situation with his wife
he's a freaking hot (10/10) as hell action hero and she's gonna dump him for some jabroni on the side?? WTF? He has issues but it's not like he's an asshole or beats her or anything.
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Kadayi
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Well, I'm all up to date on it now and I have to say its been pretty enjoyable so far. Good recommendation. Spoilerific thoughts below
I do have a gripe in that David seems to be a complete Billy No Mates. Outside of work and moping after his estranged wife, he doesn't seem to have any life. Obviously, they can't pack everything in, but there needs to be some sense that he's more than just a broody ex-army with occasional PTSD moments.
As regards the wife, after 10 years and a couple of kids, I dare say the novelty of getting ploughed by Rob Stark probably wore off.
Anyway intrigued by the plot in terms of what's going on behind events. I think David is ultimately fucked though when it inevitably turns out that he knew Rooftop Assassin because there's no way he can explain away not revealing a previous connection in his interviews.
As regards the wife, after 10 years and a couple of kids, I dare say the novelty of getting ploughed by Rob Stark probably wore off.
Anyway intrigued by the plot in terms of what's going on behind events. I think David is ultimately fucked though when it inevitably turns out that he knew Rooftop Assassin because there's no way he can explain away not revealing a previous connection in his interviews.
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SpaceNoodles007
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I watched Marvel's The Punisher, then The Defenders, and then Jessica Jones Season 1 and 2, followed by Iron fist Season 1 and then Luke Cage season 1. I did everything backwards, I know. I'm just more of a Daredevil fan, and Punisher after his debut on DD's S2. I plan on watching The Defenders again as there were many things I did not understand (like the first episode).
Now, Luke Cage Season 2, followed by Iron Fist S2.
Now, Luke Cage Season 2, followed by Iron Fist S2.
bigedole
Member
Wife and I just started Rescue Me after finishing Downton Abbey. Liking it so far, enjoy complex characters but the show is constantly reminding me that no one would make a show like that in this day and age, heh.
Keeping up with Better Call Saul, which we love, and Fear the Walking Dead, which is more of an eh why not kind of a show for us. We've been huge fans of TWD, despite the disappointments the last few seasons have been we're still hooked, and I think Fear just gets a free pass based on that.
Excited to start Survivor in a couple weeks! Love me some Survivor.
Keeping up with Better Call Saul, which we love, and Fear the Walking Dead, which is more of an eh why not kind of a show for us. We've been huge fans of TWD, despite the disappointments the last few seasons have been we're still hooked, and I think Fear just gets a free pass based on that.
Excited to start Survivor in a couple weeks! Love me some Survivor.
EverydayBeast
ChatGPT 0.1
Kadayi
Banned
Finally got around to watching the season Finale of BBCs Bodyguard
Overall very tense and enjoyable conclusion even though it definitely stepped over the credulity threshold it had been skirting around for most of the season.
I expect given the insane ratings (highest watched Uk drama in several years) they'll likely be a push to make a further season, but I think it would be hard to capture lightning in a bottle twice within the framework of the current formula: -
Also currently watching Maniac on Netflix, which feels very 'Eternal sunshine of the spotless mind' and 'Her' in terms of territory which is no bad thing. Emma Stone is fantastic. Less convinced about Jonah Hills leading man status, however.
Overall very tense and enjoyable conclusion even though it definitely stepped over the credulity threshold it had been skirting around for most of the season.
I expect given the insane ratings (highest watched Uk drama in several years) they'll likely be a push to make a further season, but I think it would be hard to capture lightning in a bottle twice within the framework of the current formula: -
I don't think they could run with Budd being a Bodyguard anymore after the events of that season, but there's no reason that couldn't roll him into the same unit as Sharma & Rayburn investigating things as well as keep the pot boiling on the political stuff on the side
Also currently watching Maniac on Netflix, which feels very 'Eternal sunshine of the spotless mind' and 'Her' in terms of territory which is no bad thing. Emma Stone is fantastic. Less convinced about Jonah Hills leading man status, however.
TheSadRanger
Banned
Watched the season premieres of the Gifted and Lethal Weapon. The Gifted was kind of a snooze fest.
Lethal Weapon was actually kind of alright, I just kind of grew attached to the previous partner. Stifler was kind of doing his usual thing, he's basically the same character from the Rundown.
Lethal Weapon was actually kind of alright, I just kind of grew attached to the previous partner. Stifler was kind of doing his usual thing, he's basically the same character from the Rundown.
EverydayBeast
ChatGPT 0.1
Ink Masters
Better Call Saul
American Horror that’s it
Better Call Saul
American Horror that’s it
Kadayi
Banned
Wrapped up Maniac. Overall I found it very engaging but I think it got a little too convoluted and muddled towards the end, and albeit I wouldn't say it lost me, it felt like an odd vehicle given some of the overly comedic moments juxtaposed against some real soul searching at times. Emma Stone was very much the shining star in the equation and although I get what Jonah Hill was going for in terms of character I think the mumbling quiet nature of his delivery made it sometimes quite hard to understand what he was saying and that undermined the moment to moment engagement at times. Still overall a worthwhile watch.
cryptoadam
Banned
Is this the TV thread, or can we make threads for individual shows?
TheSadRanger
Banned
You can certainly make individual threads for a TV shot |OT| if one is not currently available.
TheSadRanger
Banned
Is AHS any good these days? I kinda like murder house and asylum, but I bailed on the circus one and I couldn't finish hotel. I thought coven was alright at times.
Kadayi
Banned
If you want to make an OT, go for it. The main problem is uptick which is why I just made a general one for this month. Mayhap as more people come back there will be enough activity to sustain individual threads.
EverydayBeast
ChatGPT 0.1
Very weird
TFGB
Member
Spent the whole day/night yesterday watching both series of BBC’s Happy Valley.
Fantastic cast with loads of familiar faces and Sarah Lancashire excels in her role. It has everything...laughs, tears, romance, drama, a touch of violence/gore, and a good sprinkling of humour throughout.
Role on series 3.
Fantastic cast with loads of familiar faces and Sarah Lancashire excels in her role. It has everything...laughs, tears, romance, drama, a touch of violence/gore, and a good sprinkling of humour throughout.
Role on series 3.
haxan7
Banned
Norsemen on Netflix.
I would have skipped over it as another medieval drama/bandwagon show but it started autoplaying in the background as Netflix does now. Realized what a weird and cool comedy it is by watching the "atteshtup" scene from the very first episode where the old guys debate jumping off the cliff.
I would have skipped over it as another medieval drama/bandwagon show but it started autoplaying in the background as Netflix does now. Realized what a weird and cool comedy it is by watching the "atteshtup" scene from the very first episode where the old guys debate jumping off the cliff.