Scandi fans, I recommend "Occupied". It's Norwegian and depicts a Russian "invasion" of Norway, not with tanks as happened here in 1968, more subtle than that, but definitely one I am keeping away from the wife, it would give her nightmares. It's based on a Jo Nesbo "concept", and apparently the real life Russians are very pissed off with it. It's actually quite subtle and thoughtful, with the EU portrayed as being on the wrong side too. I'm up to episode 3 and racing through it.
By contrast I must say that I will struggle to finish "The Out-laws" the Belgian series, after enjoying it early on.
Haven't tried it yet, but a Czech friend of mine highly recommended it to me, although he is about 40 so not old enough to remember 1968.
On a Scandi-noir note, series 4 of the Bridge due to start filming in November. Can't wait for it to air.
Yep for a Czech (of any age) it is all too believeable; although the portrayal of "Russians" is far from Hollywood cartoon baddie.
Great news about The Bridge. Also checked "Spiral", they are currently shooting and plan on 7 months for it. But that suggests neither will be ready to darken our darkest nights of winter...
Dunno if it's been covered before but just discovered the Strain. Can't decide whether it's utter chuff or not but its compelling in and undemanding in a collapse on the sofa after a late night in the office sort of way.
Also the Last Ship which most definitely is utter chuff but for some bizarre reason I'm hooked.
Inside Amy Schumer is the funniest thing I've watched for a long time. My sense of humour is pretty messed up though so I'm probably in a minority on this one.
Just started "Stranger Things" and "The Night Of" - they are both great so far and would highly recommend.
v brief insight:
Night of - murder mystery
Stranger Things - think super 8 but with some horror thrown in.
On episode 4 of 'stranger things' and enjoying it, straight away I thought 'super 8' when i saw it but there is more of a dark edge. Good viewing so far.
I also like Fleabag . Phoebe Waller-Bridge Showing Miranda Hart that leading women comedians can be funny .
+1 for Fleabag. Have only watched the first episode so far, found it by mistake after one of the Olympic programmes had finished and it had me in stitches. Looking forward to seeing the rest. I'm assuming its a rerun as when I googled it, it was first reviewed back in June/July.
I also like Fleabag . Phoebe Waller-Bridge Showing Miranda Hart that leading women comedians can be funny .
+1 for Fleabag. Have only watched the first episode so far, found it by mistake after one of the Olympic programmes had finished and it had me in stitches. Looking forward to seeing the rest. I'm assuming its a rerun as when I googled it, it was first reviewed back in June/July.
It was showed online on BBC3 first but it's the first time it's been shown on actual TV .
Really enjoyed Stranger Things, going to be a second series
Think it has been brilliant. It's like a distilled version of stand by me, flight of the navigator, E.T. And Stephen King. Quality cast, the little girl and kids are amazing.
If you love those 80's kind of films then it is right up there.
Really enjoyed Stranger Things, going to be a second series
I just popped in to recommend this also. My wife and I watched it over a couple of evenings. It was brilliantly done IMO, though I'm not sure how well they could do with a second series. I would have been tempted to leave it as a one off, but I'll definitely watch it if they do make a second.
I think the murdered guy is the son of the morose, silent farm worker ( possibly the black sheep-lol ) who killed him before he could identify his estranged father....
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Great news about The Bridge. Also checked "Spiral", they are currently shooting and plan on 7 months for it. But that suggests neither will be ready to darken our darkest nights of winter...
Also the Last Ship which most definitely is utter chuff but for some bizarre reason I'm hooked.
Gomorrah is next on my list...
I also like Fleabag . Phoebe Waller-Bridge Showing Miranda Hart that leading women comedians can be funny .
New Whodunnit series (4 or 5 parter I think)
Decent start.
On the face of it you feel you know the murderer already but guessing there will be numerous twists & turns to come.
If you love those 80's kind of films then it is right up there.
I will go for the girlfriend of the guy who pretended to call the police.
It's the new Broadchurch I tell thee.
Reckon it will be the blonde daughter or someone I have not seen yet.