I had the good fortune of my missus agreeing to watch The Wire on NYE as there was shit all else on. She's completely hooked and now knows why I've been telling her for years it's the best thing on TV
You lucky, lucky man, still can't persuade my wife to give it a try. "You've seen it before, what's the point" surely the fact I've seen it at least 5 times should be a positive!!
Part way through my third run through and just about to start season 4, which is my favourite.
Just as good this time round.
It almost gets better everytime, you notice new little things that go on each time.
Best TV show ever made.
Snoop buying a nailgun in the hardware store, opening scene of season 4. Absolutely priceless.
Not a new series, but has anyone watched 11.22.63 starring James Franco?
Just started it, as I really enjoyed the Stephen King book. Only watched the first 2 episodes but enjoyed it and seems a decent representation of the book so far.
New Sheridan Smith drama on ITV tonight anyone ?? I like her but plot a bit unbelievable. And what exactly is an "insider dealer " ?? There are market traders & dealers, then there is "insider deal -ING"
Thought Manhunt was excellent. Martin Clunes is a mighty fine actor. There was some artistic licence as characters and events were invented for dramatic effect, we were told this. However the biggest thing from this was that although dear old DCI Sutton was an old school detective who relied on methodical police work, taking the long and laborious route to collect evidence we all know that 99% of all serious crimes are solved through information received. A great TV drama nonetheless.
Yeah I thought Clunes was excellent in it. A good watch and got me reading up about Micheal Stone, who although isn’t a nice fella, isn’t guilty for the crimes he’s being punished for imo and it wouldn’t surprise me if Bellfield did those as wel.
I met Bellfield when he was a teenage bodybuilder, a nasty piece of work even then. What the program didn't address was that he was borderline special needs and while hitting blondes from behind with a hammer was his MO, the Milly Dowler kidnapping (and subsequent murder) in broad daylight needed an accomplice and more intellect than he possessed. When I knew him, he had an older mate called Ricky who he hung round with and looked up to. Gutted the police never pinned him down, although I believe he was questioned.
Not holding out much hope for the Sheridan Smith one - the highlights and the premise look crap to me.
As suspected - what a pile of toss.
Told my missus last week the I reckon Manhunt will be good and the Sheridan Smith one will be cack. Not seen the latter yet but thought Manhunt was really good.
Finished series 2 of Occupied last night. Really enjoyed it. For those who don't know it, its a Jo Nesbo concept which imagines a "soft invasion" of Norway by the Russians. In one sense it's a yarn, but underpinning it isa very real message from Norway about how it sees itself and its place on the world stage. Putin hates it apparently, which is an excellent reason to enjoy.
Started watching Luther as every fucker was talking about it. First series was great, second series not great, third series I'm bored. Shall I bother continuing to watch it?
Not holding out much hope for the Sheridan Smith one - the highlights and the premise look crap to me.
As suspected - what a pile of toss.
Told my missus last week the I reckon Manhunt will be good and the Sheridan Smith one will be cack. Not seen the latter yet but thought Manhunt was really good.
Started watching Luther as every fucker was talking about it. First series was great, second series not great, third series I'm bored. Shall I bother continuing to watch it?
The relationship between Luther and Alice Morgan was brilliantly conceived and written. Alice is such a compelling character you find yourself empathising with her even though you know she's a psycho killer. I spent the whole of series 4 desperately hoping they didn't kill her off.
I read recently that the writer has written a spin-off series about Alice and was given the green light by the producers. This was supposedly 18 months or more ago, since when nothing more has been heard.
The relationship between Luther and Alice Morgan was brilliantly conceived and written. Alice is such a compelling character you find yourself empathising with her even though you know she's a psycho killer. I spent the whole of series 4 desperately hoping they didn't kill her off.
I read recently that the writer has written a spin-off series about Alice and was given the green light by the producers. This was supposedly 18 months or more ago, since when nothing more has been heard.
Bring it on. I want more Alice.
I actually found the Alice storyline a bit tiresome in the latest series.
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My brother and his other half raved about her book for years, I get it now. Great watch and revoluionsary imo.
That awful Nick Leeson film with McGregor in it did that and it drove me mad.....
Leeson to junior office worker - ‘what is today’s margin call?’
Junior - ‘what’s a margin call?’
Leeson - ‘well, a margin call is.......’
Not seen the latter yet but thought Manhunt was really good.
Your loss.
Alice is such a compelling character you find yourself empathising with her even though you know she's a psycho killer.
I spent the whole of series 4 desperately hoping they didn't kill her off.
I read recently that the writer has written a spin-off series about Alice and was given the green light by the producers.
This was supposedly 18 months or more ago, since when nothing more has been heard.
Bring it on.
I want more Alice.
Series 1 was definitely something special but this is looking very promising IMO.