DNA on BBC 4 was very good, as @bolloxbolder said it was. It's Danish, but has a great deal to say about Polish attitudes to abortion (which have become more of a story since the series was made).
I seem to be stumped trying to get Series 5 of the Bureau. It seems I cannot just rent it off Amazon, I have to subscribe to Prime. I don't need or want Prime. Is there another way? (I cannot even find an illegal stream yet)
Apart from featuring the type of people I would love to punch its really good and well written. Sound and visuals are incredible and its always fun spotting places I know in the background
This isn't my usual type of recco, but I am so pleasantly surprised by it that I thought I should mention it. Emily in Paris on Netflix is a light comedy in 25 minute episodes. Emily is a young American working in a Chicago marketing agency and gets sent to their Paris office for a year. It's a warm hearted play on stereotypes of both the rather naive and politically correct American girl who doesn't speak any French when she arrives, and the French who are politically incorrect, often grumpy and not wanting to take any lessons from some YAP. If that sort of set-up amuses you then like me you'll get quite a few LOL moments out of it. And the backdrop of Paris at its best is visually a long way from the Paris of Spiral.
Thanks for the recommendation. Half way through it and thoroughly enjoying it.
Has anyone watched the series Reckoning on Netflix? About two dysfunctional American families. One Dad is a serial killer and the other an obsessive cop trying to catch him. Quite entertaining.
For me the second part of the Small Axe series on BBC 'Lovers Rock' is a brilliant piece of TV. If you were around in 79/80 and a fan of reggae/lovers rock it will take you back to that time and it is beautifully shot.
I imagine it will have limited appeal to the average punter on CL but it's one of my favourite things on TV this year.
For me the second part of the Small Axe series on BBC 'Lovers Rock' is a brilliant piece of TV. If you were around in 79/80 and a fan of reggae/lovers rock it will take you back to that time and it is beautifully shot.
I imagine it will have limited appeal to the average punter on CL but it's one of my favourite things on TV this year.
Also really enjoyed it. I had never heard 'that' song before, but how amazing to just keep it going and going, I was transfixed, didn't want it to stop, and have been (attempting to) sing it ever since. Looking forward to the next one at the weekend.
For me the second part of the Small Axe series on BBC 'Lovers Rock' is a brilliant piece of TV. If you were around in 79/80 and a fan of reggae/lovers rock it will take you back to that time and it is beautifully shot.
I imagine it will have limited appeal to the average punter on CL but it's one of my favourite things on TV this year.
Also really enjoyed it. I had never heard 'that' song before, but how amazing to just keep it going and going, I was transfixed, didn't want it to stop, and have been (attempting to) sing it ever since. Looking forward to the next one at the weekend.
A really emotional watch for me - took me right back. The acapella singing of 'Silly Games' was superb. I will definitely watch again.
Just finished The Boys Season 2. Nowhere near as good as the first season. What I struggled with was the hour long episodes, some longer and they felt baggier than a nineties indie band. First episode and Season finale were Ok and there were some funny/gory moments inbetween. Also noticed the Lord of the Rings connection in one episode which I almost missed. All in all I was a bit underwhelmed.
Just finished The Boys Season 2. Nowhere near as good as the first season. What I struggled with was the hour long episodes, some longer and they felt baggier than a nineties indie band. First episode and Season finale were Ok and there were some funny/gory moments inbetween. Also noticed the Lord of the Rings connection in one episode which I almost missed. All in all I was a bit underwhelmed.
Felt like the second season was slower to get going but really enjoyed the second half.
I watched episode 1 of Valhalla, an Icelandic crime noir on BBC4, but have to say I was underwhelmed. Not a patch on the other Icelandic crime series Trapped, at least on that showing. Anyone watched more, does it get better?
I watched episode 1 of Valhalla, an Icelandic crime noir on BBC4, but have to say I was underwhelmed. Not a patch on the other Icelandic crime series Trapped, at least on that showing. Anyone watched more, does it get better?
Episode 2 was better, but of all the Nordic countries I generally find Icelandic programmes the least inspiring. I didn't enjoy Trapped.
Apart from featuring the type of people I would love to punch its really good and well written. Sound and visuals are incredible and its always fun spotting places I know in the background
Finished this today. Glad I watched at home and not on train with someone looking over shoulder. Can’t decide if I enjoyed it or not. More intrigue than anything. Didn’t understand a lot of their job, not that you really needed to. Didn’t particularly like any of them either. Should have guessed that Lena Dunham directed when I read after as have recently watched Girls and she is quite open to a bit of body on show and not shying away from the detail.....
Im not sure I believe that many women or diversity on the trading floor but may be wrong.
Red White and Blue in the Small Axe series is another great piece of TV which tells the story of the black police officer Leroy Logan in the Met. A great piece of acting from John Boyega - didn't realise he could be this good. Best acting performance I have seen this year.
Binge watched The Crown and The Queen's Gambit. Excellent Netflix productions.
Also enjoyed the 6 part series The Spy starring Sacha Baron Cohen. Based on a true story about an Egyptian spy working under cover in Syria for Israel in the 60s. Thoroughly recommended.
Right Bolloxbloke, I've on a whim let this just queue jump about 20 others on my list purely on your post. On your head be it pal!
@bol@bolloxbolder i now give you the CL seal of approval for recommendations. Watched last episode tonight, really enjoyed The Spy
I’m sure it’s been mentioned already, but enjoying a regular visit to Schitt’s Creek. You need a good laugh during lockdown and this delivers. Great work from the Levy family
Loved it. Can’t beat a good whodunnit with some excellent acting.
Never really liked Hugh Grant but between this and The Gentlemen he's changed my opinion.
Was never a fan but in recent roles as he's got older he has shown he can act. Was excellent as well in Paddington 2 and A Very English Scandal playing Jeremy Thorpe. Loved his sleazy role in The Gentlemen.
Hugh Grant is an excellent actor, awesome comic timing and can properly act
Comic timing is superb. He was wasted in some of his earlier roles.
In total fairness he was hired to play himself and that sold film tickets. Man had bills to pay and brasses don't pay for themselves
Same with Danny Dyer, a guy at work saw him in a pinter play and said he stole the show but pays his bills by being Danny the nortee geezer. Sadly Tim Sherwood has stole a lot of those roles now
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I seem to be stumped trying to get Series 5 of the Bureau. It seems I cannot just rent it off Amazon, I have to subscribe to Prime. I don't need or want Prime. Is there another way? (I cannot even find an illegal stream yet)
Apart from featuring the type of people I would love to punch its really good and well written. Sound and visuals are incredible and its always fun spotting places I know in the background
Has anyone watched the series Reckoning on Netflix? About two dysfunctional American families. One Dad is a serial killer and the other an obsessive cop trying to catch him. Quite entertaining.
I imagine it will have limited appeal to the average punter on CL but it's one of my favourite things on TV this year.
Steve McQueen deserves great credit for this series and bringing these stories to life.
Im not sure I believe that many women or diversity on the trading floor but may be wrong.
On Iplayer
Excellent stuff
Same with Danny Dyer, a guy at work saw him in a pinter play and said he stole the show but pays his bills by being Danny the nortee geezer. Sadly Tim Sherwood has stole a lot of those roles now