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Streaming or currently airing TV shows (AKA Netflix thread) (7 Viewers)

Fallout is live. Hitting play on episode 1. I hope this is good.
Came to this thread just to see what was being said about Fallout. Finished 4 (or 5?) episodes on a trip out to Nashville for a work conference and was pretty entertained. Never played the video games, but I guess it doesn't matter.

finished 3 body problem. Still don't care about any of the people. Is it acting or writing that makes them so pouty? Still looking forward to s2. The premise I think is awesome.
Same, enjoyed this too.
 
Enjoyed Fallout quite a bit.

Currently halfway through the Gentlemen, and don’t love it but will finish it.

Watched Anatomy of a Fall on Hulu last night and it held my interest but not sure I understand all the Oscar nominations. I often don’t though. The argument scene was pretty captivating.
 
Watched a few episode of Baby Reindeer last night. Definitely a wild story and I appreciate the protagonist is actual guy and doesn't appear to be hiding from his irrational choices and actions throughout.* The actress playing the stalker does a really good job. That said, it can be a tough watch and it's pretty hard to be like, "can't wait for the next episode!" because it's just like watching a trainwreck.

*The sexual assault scene was done really well to demonstrate the victims do, in reality, oftentimes freeze and sexually respond in those situations and it doesn't mean that the act was consensual.
 
2 episodes into Jinx. Does it really need to keep going? I was into it for a while but what more is there to learn?
The original one from 2015? The last scene in the last episode is a documentary classic. It's been a long time, but I remember it being interesting, but I like true crime stuff.

Didn't realize this was from 2015. :bag: I'll stick with it. I too enjoy true crime.
 
2 episodes into Jinx. Does it really need to keep going? I was into it for a while but what more is there to learn?
The original one from 2015? The last scene in the last episode is a documentary classic. It's been a long time, but I remember it being interesting, but I like true crime stuff.

Didn't realize this was from 2015. :bag: I'll stick with it. I too enjoy true crime.

I thought it was interesting but was definitely one of those docs that would have been better suited to 3 episodes.
 
I’m 2 episodes into The Curse. It’s not that good even for Nathan Fielder imo
College buddy says that if you get bored, jump to the final episode, because "the payoff defies description." I've had my fill of Fielder so won't be checking it out.
 
Some of the recent discussion of shows got me thinking about how we rate shows. I'm curious which is most important for some of you:

1) The characters themselves?
2) The writing/dialogue?
3) The story/content?
4) The cinematography?
5) Other?

I know they are all important, but, for me, if the story/content isn't enjoyable and doesn't have good writing, the rest doesn't really matter to me. But it seems that may not be the case for everyone. Just curious......
 
Some of the recent discussion of shows got me thinking about how we rate shows. I'm curious which is most important for some of you:

1) The characters themselves?
2) The writing/dialogue?
3) The story/content?
4) The cinematography?
5) Other?

I know they are all important, but, for me, if the story/content isn't enjoyable and doesn't have good writing, the rest doesn't really matter to me. But it seems that may not be the case for everyone. Just curious......
My biggest thing is if there are no like-able characters I won’t stay with the show. I need at least one character that I can root for.
 
Some of the recent discussion of shows got me thinking about how we rate shows. I'm curious which is most important for some of you:

1) The characters themselves?
2) The writing/dialogue?
3) The story/content?
4) The cinematography?
5) Other?

I know they are all important, but, for me, if the story/content isn't enjoyable and doesn't have good writing, the rest doesn't really matter to me. But it seems that may not be the case for everyone. Just curious......
My biggest thing is if there are no like-able characters I won’t stay with the show. I need at least one character that I can root for.
Ted Lasso was so great for me because EVERYONE was likeable. That's most important for me these days. I hate everyone in real life, so I need my movies to make up for it. I didn't love Dune 2, and I think that was part of the problem.
 
This might be and old man yell at clouds but ....

The Bob Marley movie was just in theaters. Now also on paramount plus but is also on my MGM on demand network. I honestly can't keep up anymore
 
Conan O’Brien Must Go is hilarious. Thought his travel episodes were among the best when he was on late night. Same feel here.
His interactions with regular people were always his strength. Watched the first episode and it was great. He's so good in that environment. Not many are better
 
Really enjoyed 3 Body Problem. Very much looking forward to the next season. I guess Benioff and Wiess still do a decent job when they have actual source material to work from.
 
As a man who played all fallout games to date, Fallout the series Is really amazing. Nailed almost everything. The stuff people want to argue about is next to zero on the who cares scale. I'm stunned that this was as accurate as it is. Highly recommend!
 
We also started Sugar on apple. Hardboiled private investigator neo-noir with Colin Farrel. Better, more grabby start than Ripley.
4 eps have dropped. Strong start, but I'm not so sure any more. Great cast and interesting story, but something feels like it's slipping to me...
 
Really enjoyed 3 Body Problem. Very much looking forward to the next season. I guess Benioff and Wiess still do a decent job when they have actual source material to work from.
Me too. Lots of people in here didn’t seem to like it, but I thought it was entertaining. Looking forward to the next season.
 
Really enjoyed 3 Body Problem. Very much looking forward to the next season. I guess Benioff and Wiess still do a decent job when they have actual source material to work from.
Me too. Lots of people in here didn’t seem to like it, but I thought it was entertaining. Looking forward to the next season.
There were lots of people who had issues with this or that and didn't love it, but I don't remember people not liking it.
 
Really enjoyed 3 Body Problem. Very much looking forward to the next season. I guess Benioff and Wiess still do a decent job when they have actual source material to work from.
Me too. Lots of people in here didn’t seem to like it, but I thought it was entertaining. Looking forward to the next season.
There were lots of people who had issues with this or that and didn't love it, but I don't remember people not liking it.
Not liking might be a shade too much, but I would say that not being sure if you want to finish being almost dislike. If those people had to pay for the movie, so to speak, they wouldn’t. It’s easy to finish a show on Netflix because it’s basically free.
 
Why are there a few people who live over 200 years in Fallout?
Ghouls can live forever but will eventually have their brains melt from the radiation, that is when they turn feral.
Normal people that are still alive are there because of Cryo-sleep.
Guess we aren't doing spoiler alerts anymore.
None of what I posted is a spoiler.
Agreed. We got full confirmation of both in the show.

I will say that I really enjoyed this show. I kind of wish it wasn’t all released at once. They did that with The Boys as well so maybe they will do weekly episodes in season 2+.
 
Why are there a few people who live over 200 years in Fallout?
Ghouls can live forever but will eventually have their brains melt from the radiation, that is when they turn feral.
Normal people that are still alive are there because of Cryo-sleep.
Guess we aren't doing spoiler alerts anymore.
None of what I posted is a spoiler.
Sorry.... thought it would be obvious it was a joke.
 
Why are there a few people who live over 200 years in Fallout?
Ghouls can live forever but will eventually have their brains melt from the radiation, that is when they turn feral.
Normal people that are still alive are there because of Cryo-sleep.
Guess we aren't doing spoiler alerts anymore.
None of what I posted is a spoiler.
Sorry.... thought it would be obvious it was a joke.
That’s on me then. I am a known moron.
 
Why are there a few people who live over 200 years in Fallout?
Ghouls can live forever but will eventually have their brains melt from the radiation, that is when they turn feral.
Normal people that are still alive are there because of Cryo-sleep.
Guess we aren't doing spoiler alerts anymore.
None of what I posted is a spoiler.
Sorry.... thought it would be obvious it was a joke.
That’s on me then. I am a known moron.
user name checks out.... :whistle:
 
Anyone else watching The Sympathizer on HBO? Not sure how I feel about it 2 Eps in. Figure I'll stick with it for a little while longer. I mean, if Park Chan-Wook is involved, I’m in.
 
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There's an animated series on AMC+ called 'Pantheon' that's worth a watch. I'd suggest going in cold and enjoy the ride.

If you saw it out there and were curious, give it a shot. First season is eight 44-minute episodes, so not a slog to binge.
 
Currently on S2 of a rewatch of The Americans. Such a great show...
I'm struggling to finish S4. Partly due to binging way to many eps at a time and not breaking it up a bit more, but more so some of the storylines getting dragged out (Martha, the Daughter), the repetitiveness of the episodes, etc. Hoping to get back in after a break.
 
About halfway through "Ripley".

Man, he is terrible at covering up a murder.

Also, is it really just everything from the movie, just, 10 times longer? It seems like there's nothing that wasn't covered in the film. There isn't even more dialogue, it just goes incredibly slow, with 5-10 minutes at a time where you're just watching him mope around and stuff.
 
Watched "The Fall" over the past few weeks.

Really enjoyed the first 2 seasons. Thought the cat/mouse was well done. :thumbup: :thumbup:

Season 3 though ... Not good.. Easily could have been 1 episode to end season 2.
 
So, regarding Fallout, I know bupkis about the games, though I do really like the universe they have built (6/8 episodes) in). So if I were to pick up one of the games (once I’m sick of Starfield), which one should I start with to complement the Prime series? I downloaded Fallout Shelters from the iOS App Store. which was free—with microtransaction inundation certainly to come. Anyway, I haven’t played Fallout Shelters yet, but it seems to be very different from the other offerings.

I know this isn’t a thread about games though, so please forgive me for getting sidetracked by bull****.
 
Currently on S2 of a rewatch of The Americans. Such a great show...
I'm struggling to finish S4. Partly due to binging way to many eps at a time and not breaking it up a bit more, but more so some of the storylines getting dragged out (Martha, the Daughter), the repetitiveness of the episodes, etc. Hoping to get back in after a break.
I watched it in real time as it was airing, but wondered how it would be bingeing for folks who missed it during its run.

I can see where S4 (&5) can seem a little slow at times - I enjoyed them because the performances were so good - but those seasons are like the deep breaths before the plunge that is S6. Pay attention, though, because S4/5 have a lot of things happen that set up the final season.
 
On the complete opposite end of the spectrum from The Americans, I've been watching My Na me Is Earl as my current "watch an episode or two before I fall asleep" show. I never saw it during its original run and only caught a few episodes on reruns over the years, but I'm watching front-to-back now.

It's goofy, silly, and a little surreal but I think it's pretty clever. The show it most reminds me of in style is Malcolm In The Middle.
 
So, regarding Fallout, I know bupkis about the games, though I do really like the universe they have built (6/8 episodes) in). So if I were to pick up one of the games (once I’m sick of Starfield), which one should I start with to complement the Prime series? I downloaded Fallout Shelters from the iOS App Store. which was free—with microtransaction inundation certainly to come. Anyway, I haven’t played Fallout Shelters yet, but it seems to be very different from the other offerings.

I know this isn’t a thread about games though, so please forgive me for getting sidetracked by bull****.
Fallout New Vegas
 
So, regarding Fallout, I know bupkis about the games, though I do really like the universe they have built (6/8 episodes) in). So if I were to pick up one of the games (once I’m sick of Starfield), which one should I start with to complement the Prime series? I downloaded Fallout Shelters from the iOS App Store. which was free—with microtransaction inundation certainly to come. Anyway, I haven’t played Fallout Shelters yet, but it seems to be very different from the other offerings.

I know this isn’t a thread about games though, so please forgive me for getting sidetracked by bull****.
Fallout New Vegas

I would do 3, NV, 4 in that order but just NV is fine if you’re only doing one, especially for
reasons.
 

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