Agree with assessments above on Safe. Just watched the first episode on the bus this morning and enjoyed it but the leading man (father of the missing girl) is so wooden I almost got splinters watching. Will persevere though.
Just given up on Lost In Space after 5 episodes. Can’t quite see where it’s going and don’t care about any of the characters.
I didn’t realise until after....that the lead is the bloke that played Dexter.
Probably just me that watched King Lear on Monday. Very good, and there was a convincing modern day/design realization that worked for me. Every decade or so the BBC revisits the Shakespeare canon and that alone justifies the licence fee for me.
No not just you Seth, I also thought it was excellent and Hopkins was superb as were the rest of the cast but special mention for Andrew Scott as Edmund.
Glad to read y'all liked it so much, certainly a stellar cast but Please NO SPOILERS!!!
Anyone got any suggestions for Amazon prime video? Is there anything on there that is a must watch (preferably their 'original' content...)
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I believe The Bureau is on there. It's French, 3 series. If you like slow paced thoughtful spy stuff, le Carre style, you will love it. Widely considered to be the best French drama of recent years, and this from the country that brought us "Spiral".
People can watch what they like, I just do not get it at all. Shows like that make me genuinely angry!
Why? I don’t get Gardener’s World, Antiques Roadshow or Songs of Praise but people watch it and good for them. If you got nothing else going on that you can’t ignore an hours programme on itv2 and you get genuinely angry about it then you’ve got some slight issues.
Anyone got any suggestions for Amazon prime video? Is there anything on there that is a must watch (preferably their 'original' content...)
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I recently watched one season of 'Bosch', a cop show produced by Amazon Studios. Not sure if it's on Amazon Prime but it's quite good.
Is it Harry Bosch ?? I remember readibg s couple of novels some years back with a character of that name. Can't rember the author but fairly well known.
Probably just me that watched King Lear on Monday. Very good, and there was a convincing modern day/design realization that worked for me. Every decade or so the BBC revisits the Shakespeare canon and that alone justifies the licence fee for me.
I thought I'd watch it as I thought it was going to be a new twist or updated version. Not ever read King Lear do I had no idea what was going on - thought they would update the language somewhat. I do like Shakespeare but had to turn over after 15 mins as I had no idea what they were talking about.
Anyone got any suggestions for Amazon prime video? Is there anything on there that is a must watch (preferably their 'original' content...)
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I recently watched one season of 'Bosch', a cop show produced by Amazon Studios. Not sure if it's on Amazon Prime but it's quite good.
Is it Harry Bosch ?? I remember readibg s couple of novels some years back with a character of that name. Can't rember the author but fairly well known.
Michael Connelly. Stonking books every one of them, two dozen plus. Not your macho or alcho cop. Heavy on procedure which gives it a different vibe.
Anyone got any suggestions for Amazon prime video? Is there anything on there that is a must watch (preferably their 'original' content...)
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I’ve just finished s4 of Halt and Catch Fire. Light drama set in the US late 70s and into 80s, based around tech, invention of laptops internet and and so on. Good soundtrack, good show.
Anyone got any suggestions for Amazon prime video? Is there anything on there that is a must watch (preferably their 'original' content...)
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I recently watched one season of 'Bosch', a cop show produced by Amazon Studios. Not sure if it's on Amazon Prime but it's quite good.
Is it Harry Bosch ?? I remember readibg s couple of novels some years back with a character of that name. Can't rember the author but fairly well known.
Yes it is based on the books I think. Season 1 and 2 excellent. Got a bit intricate in the latest season (3 or 4?), but still good. Not read the books. The show is set in LA.
I sense people are digging a little deeper into their Netflix/ Amazon catalogues. Doesn't seem like anything decent has been added for a while to those services.
Anyone got any suggestions for Amazon prime video? Is there anything on there that is a must watch (preferably their 'original' content...)
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I'm watching Mozart in the Jungle with the other half. If you want something that doesn't take itself to seriously and is easy to unwind to I'd recommend it.
I agree that Sneaky Pete was slightly hard to fully believe but I still enjoyed it. Just finished Season 2 which I didn't think was as good but worth a watch.
Watched Swedish show “Fallet” this week. Quite enjoyed it. A bit of a spoof on all the Scando dramas knocking about. About a Swedish detective and an English detective teaming up to solve a murder of an Englishman in Sweden. Half in Swedish, half in English, but as it’s a Swedish production, they sometimes get bits not quite right - the English subtleties, you know? I guess it’s the Swedish view of brits? Occasionally feels like they’ve missed a trick, but it’s pretty good. Quite amusing at times while also being occasionally dark. Good cast including Adam Godley in the lead English role. The characters ‘Klas’ and ‘Bill’ are great.
Tracey Ullman's new series is once again excellent, if you're interested in politics and current affairs. It's not full of belly laughs, but her make up is sublime and her jokes and wit are brilliantly observed and absolutely spot on. Most of the usual targets, Corbyn, Merkle, May, Gove, Sturgeon, Trump, plus NHS, equality etc etc.
Finished series 2 of " 13 Reasons " tonight and thoroughly enjoyed it.
Very thought provoking & made me glad that my grandkids don't attend an American High School.
Watched 'Love, Simon' yesterday and noticed that a couple of actors were also in 13 Reasons and then remembered your post so decided to give it go today. Just finished three episodes and think it is quite interesting. Very special way to tell a story. Will finish series one next week.
Ooh, thanks, Jessie.
Will take a look when we're back from our week away.
Tracey Ullman's new series is once again excellent, if you're interested in politics and current affairs. It's not full of belly laughs, but her make up is sublime and her jokes and wit are brilliantly observed and absolutely spot on. Most of the usual targets, Corbyn, Merkle, May, Gove, Sturgeon, Trump, plus NHS, equality etc etc.
Loved the bit with Corbyn at the airport with Gerry Adams.......
Tracey Ullman's new series is once again excellent, if you're interested in politics and current affairs. It's not full of belly laughs, but her make up is sublime and her jokes and wit are brilliantly observed and absolutely spot on. Most of the usual targets, Corbyn, Merkle, May, Gove, Sturgeon, Trump, plus NHS, equality etc etc.
Loved the bit with Corbyn at the airport with Gerry Adams.......
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Light drama set in the US late 70s and into 80s, based around tech, invention of laptops internet and and so on. Good soundtrack, good show.
Painfully unfunny. Can't believe it got commissioned!
Each to their own I guess!!
Apologies if already discussed
Loved it.
Dexter's accent was a bit dodgy though, very generic "we think this is British" and kept slipping.
Very thought provoking & made me glad that my grandkids don't attend an American High School.
Quite enjoyed it. A bit of a spoof on all the Scando dramas knocking about. About a Swedish detective and an English detective teaming up to solve a murder of an Englishman in Sweden.
Half in Swedish, half in English, but as it’s a Swedish production, they sometimes get bits not quite right - the English subtleties, you know? I guess it’s the Swedish view of brits? Occasionally feels like they’ve missed a trick, but it’s pretty good.
Quite amusing at times while also being occasionally dark. Good cast including Adam Godley in the lead English role. The characters ‘Klas’ and ‘Bill’ are great.
It's not full of belly laughs, but her make up is sublime and her jokes and wit are brilliantly observed and absolutely spot on.
Most of the usual targets, Corbyn, Merkle, May, Gove, Sturgeon, Trump, plus NHS, equality etc etc.
Will take a look when we're back from our week away.