Rings of Power wrapped up very well - I was hoping the character reveals wouldn't be who they turned out to be, but it was done so well that I was still really happy with it.
Really hated the Harfoots through the whole show, they were just annoying and unnecessary - wish they'd just not included them.
The problem with hobbits is they are the everyman I guess, everyone else seems at home with their various situations. Let's be honest nobody's favourite in the fims was the hobbits, it couldn't have been, they were greedy, workshy, inadequate little people that needed a lot of rescuing. Eomer, Faramir, Aragorn, Gimli, Boromir, Legolas these guys were double hard bastards who got stuck into the orcs of middle earth as if they were chowing down on their lunch. It was bread and butter to them. I guess some vulnerability and a reflection of how shit scared the viewer would be getting chased by those big, growly bastards.
That said I get it, and the character reveal of the stranger was very sweetly done. I love the girl who played Galadriel, she us a superstar and absolutely owned the part. I'm really intrigued how Elendil and Isildur will be worked into the story especially as Isildur was last seen eing squashed by a burning beam. Joseph Mawle played his part as Adar really well too. Thought Lenny Henry was ok but really hammy
Rings of Power wrapped up very well - I was hoping the character reveals wouldn't be who they turned out to be, but it was done so well that I was still really happy with it.
Really hated the Harfoots through the whole show, they were just annoying and unnecessary - wish they'd just not included them.
The problem with hobbits is they are the everyman I guess, everyone else seems at home with their various situations. Let's be honest nobody's favourite in the fims was the hobbits, it couldn't have been, they were greedy, workshy, inadequate little people that needed a lot of rescuing. Eomer, Faramir, Aragorn, Gimli, Boromir, Legolas these guys were double hard bastards who got stuck into the orcs of middle earth as if they were chowing down on their lunch. It was bread and butter to them. I guess some vulnerability and a reflection of how shit scared the viewer would be getting chased by those big, growly bastards.
That said I get it, and the character reveal of the stranger was very sweetly done. I love the girl who played Galadriel, she us a superstar and absolutely owned the part. I'm really intrigued how Elendil and Isildur will be worked into the story especially as Isildur was last seen eing squashed by a burning beam. Joseph Mawle played his part as Adar really well too. Thought Lenny Henry was ok but really hammy
I had no problem with the hobbits in the original LOTR trilogy, or Freeman as Bilbo in The Hobbit (Frodo was a bit wet in the film though) - I just thought the whole storyline was unnecessary in RoP, a lot of the acting was hammy as you said and just didn't enjoy their storyline.
A lot of the acting in the show was very good including Galadriel and Adar as you said - also thought the music and some of the way it was shot was brilliant.
Trauma Zone .. BBC iPlayer .. 6 long programmes, little commentary and subtitled which take some concentration, which trace post Soviet Russia .. mind boggling .. no wonder the country is so fucked up
Trauma Zone .. BBC iPlayer .. 6 long programmes, little commentary and subtitled which take some concentration, which trace post Soviet Russia .. mind boggling .. no wonder the country is so fucked up
What's this Lincs? I'm interested in Russian history, is it a historical thing about the fall of the Soviet regime? What do you mean when you say little commentary, is it mainly using archived footage or? Sorry just trying to understand what kinda show it is
Trauma Zone .. BBC iPlayer .. 6 long programmes, little commentary and subtitled which take some concentration, which trace post Soviet Russia .. mind boggling .. no wonder the country is so fucked up
What's this Lincs? I'm interested in Russian history, is it a historical thing about the fall of the Soviet regime? What do you mean when you say little commentary, is it mainly using archived footage or? Sorry just trying to understand what kinda show it is
Trauma Zone .. BBC iPlayer .. 6 long programmes, little commentary and subtitled which take some concentration, which trace post Soviet Russia .. mind boggling .. no wonder the country is so fucked up
What's this Lincs? I'm interested in Russian history, is it a historical thing about the fall of the Soviet regime? What do you mean when you say little commentary, is it mainly using archived footage or? Sorry just trying to understand what kinda show it is
check out the programm page NLA .. I am 2 down with 4 to go
Rings of Power wrapped up very well - I was hoping the character reveals wouldn't be who they turned out to be, but it was done so well that I was still really happy with it.
Really hated the Harfoots through the whole show, they were just annoying and unnecessary - wish they'd just not included them.
I thought the whole thing just missed on acting, casting and dialogue. Disappointing but good ending. As well as harfoots could got rid of the whole cringy human kingdom story.
Rings of Power wrapped up very well - I was hoping the character reveals wouldn't be who they turned out to be, but it was done so well that I was still really happy with it.
Really hated the Harfoots through the whole show, they were just annoying and unnecessary - wish they'd just not included them.
I thought the whole thing just missed on acting, casting and dialogue. Disappointing but good ending. As well as harfoots could got rid of the whole cringy human kingdom story.
Do you mean Numenor? That's probably the most important kingdom in the story as it unfolds
It's definitely not new, but I've just got into Benidorm. It's old now but It was recommended to me by someone recently & I love it. The humour is right up my street
Currently binging the new Daisy Mae Cooper series on iPlayer - Am I Being Unreasonable. Pretty funny, but equally dark and pretty sinster. Well worth a watch.
Enjoyed watching it - very dark humour. Nothing will be as good as This Country though.
I was recommended Only Murders in the Building. Anyone agree?
I found Steve Martins face and Martin Shorts face and wardrobe distracting for the first couple of episodes but after I got used to them it was fine.
Wouldn’t bend over backwards to recommend but as something the missus chose it could have been a lot worse. Believe there is now a second series too (haven’t seen that)
The Harfoots drove me off the rings of Power, but I may drift back. Currently watching Billy the Kid. Slow but interesting.
Go back to it mate, they aren't in it much after the first half of the series and there is a really good reveal featuring them that makes tolerance worthwhile
I was recommended Only Murders in the Building. Anyone agree?
I found Steve Martins face and Martin Shorts face and wardrobe distracting for the first couple of episodes but after I got used to them it was fine.
Wouldn’t bend over backwards to recommend but as something the missus chose it could have been a lot worse. Believe there is now a second series too (haven’t seen that)
I’ve watched both series, the first was better. There’s a lot of twists & turns in the plots. Not a bad watch.
Heartbreak High on Netflix. Some of the performances are pretty impressive although it's like Derry Girls in having experienced, older, people playing teenagers. The standout for me is Chloé Hayden who's autistic and is playing an autistic girl.
Gangs of London is classic Sky produced style over substance. It looks amazing and has some incredibly beautifully shot set pieces but its utter nonsense, non existent plot, no characters to give a shit about, everyone is horrible apart from maybe Luan and even then I don't care.
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That said I get it, and the character reveal of the stranger was very sweetly done. I love the girl who played Galadriel, she us a superstar and absolutely owned the part. I'm really intrigued how Elendil and Isildur will be worked into the story especially as Isildur was last seen eing squashed by a burning beam. Joseph Mawle played his part as Adar really well too. Thought Lenny Henry was ok but really hammy
A lot of the acting in the show was very good including Galadriel and Adar as you said - also thought the music and some of the way it was shot was brilliant.
BBC iPlayer - Russia 1985-1999: TraumaZone - Series 1: 2. Part Two - 1989 to 1991
VERY different & VERY touching. Great performance by the actor playing "the boy".
Thoroughly recommend you give it a try.
Very emotional.
Currently watching Billy the Kid. Slow but interesting.
Thought it was shocking and the lead actor was horrendous.
Based on the truth & as such, informative, but also touching & humorous in places with good actors.
Hoping for a 2nd series.