I’m well behind here, but few weeks ago I decided to give Gangs of London a go. Wasn’t expecting anything too groundbreaking but figured it might be entertaining. A few points: 1) Crazily OTT fight scenes. Fine if you like that sort of thing. A bit silly though. 2) I’m willing to suspend disbelief, but at times, this show takes the piss. Ludicrous at times. 3) Series 1 had a decent storyline. Series 2 went downhill quickly. Series 3 was underwater. Feels increasingly like it’s been written by a 14 year old who gets a boner watching Bruce Lee films. 4) The Lale episode. No spoilers, but if you’ve seen it, you know the one I mean. Absolutely ridiculous to the point of being unintentionally hilarious. Felt like a fucked up tribute to Die Hard with a female twist written by someone who knows nothing about either Die Hard or women. Or writing.
Summary: Not great, but pretty well shot so it looks slick. Unfortunately, it’s unconvincing tosh and badly written. But if you like a bit of ultra-violent action without having to think too hard about what’s going on, it does the job I suppose.
I’m well behind here, but few weeks ago I decided to give Gangs of London a go. Wasn’t expecting anything too groundbreaking but figured it might be entertaining. A few points: 1) Crazily OTT fight scenes. Fine if you like that sort of thing. A bit silly though. 2) I’m willing to suspend disbelief, but at times, this show takes the piss. Ludicrous at times. 3) Series 1 had a decent storyline. Series 2 went downhill quickly. Series 3 was underwater. Feels increasingly like it’s been written by a 14 year old who gets a boner watching Bruce Lee films. 4) The Lale episode. No spoilers, but if you’ve seen it, you know the one I mean. Absolutely ridiculous to the point of being unintentionally hilarious. Felt like a fucked up tribute to Die Hard with a female twist written by someone who knows nothing about either Die Hard or women. Or writing.
Summary: Not great, but pretty well shot so it looks slick. Unfortunately, it’s unconvincing tosh and badly written. But if you like a bit of ultra-violent action without having to think too hard about what’s going on, it does the job I suppose.
Felt the same 3 episodes into series 1 and bailed! I keep getting told how great it is but can't for the life of me understand what people are seeing? Utter Guff.
I’m well behind here, but few weeks ago I decided to give Gangs of London a go. Wasn’t expecting anything too groundbreaking but figured it might be entertaining. A few points: 1) Crazily OTT fight scenes. Fine if you like that sort of thing. A bit silly though. 2) I’m willing to suspend disbelief, but at times, this show takes the piss. Ludicrous at times. 3) Series 1 had a decent storyline. Series 2 went downhill quickly. Series 3 was underwater. Feels increasingly like it’s been written by a 14 year old who gets a boner watching Bruce Lee films. 4) The Lale episode. No spoilers, but if you’ve seen it, you know the one I mean. Absolutely ridiculous to the point of being unintentionally hilarious. Felt like a fucked up tribute to Die Hard with a female twist written by someone who knows nothing about either Die Hard or women. Or writing.
Summary: Not great, but pretty well shot so it looks slick. Unfortunately, it’s unconvincing tosh and badly written. But if you like a bit of ultra-violent action without having to think too hard about what’s going on, it does the job I suppose.
Felt the same 3 episodes into series 1 and bailed! I keep getting told how great it is but can't for the life of me understand what people are seeing? Utter Guff.
Weird thing is, I kept watching it almost out of disbelief. 🤪 Glad I’m done with it. If they do a fourth series, I won’t bother. Life’s too short.
Andor Mobland Landman Tulsa King Daredevil reborn 1923 We own this city New series being filmed currently of Mayor of Kingstown
Then the last of us
If you have played the games this could have been incredible. I like the actress who plays Ellie but she is so wrong for the part of Ellie. They have a big task for the girl playing Abbey to live up to the character in the game. Sounds mental to say that but this video game was spectacularly good. And nearly made me shit my pants a few times as well. The series has had some good moments but I wouldn't have been that fussed if they had canned it.
I’m well behind here, but few weeks ago I decided to give Gangs of London a go. Wasn’t expecting anything too groundbreaking but figured it might be entertaining. A few points: 1) Crazily OTT fight scenes. Fine if you like that sort of thing. A bit silly though. 2) I’m willing to suspend disbelief, but at times, this show takes the piss. Ludicrous at times. 3) Series 1 had a decent storyline. Series 2 went downhill quickly. Series 3 was underwater. Feels increasingly like it’s been written by a 14 year old who gets a boner watching Bruce Lee films. 4) The Lale episode. No spoilers, but if you’ve seen it, you know the one I mean. Absolutely ridiculous to the point of being unintentionally hilarious. Felt like a fucked up tribute to Die Hard with a female twist written by someone who knows nothing about either Die Hard or women. Or writing.
Summary: Not great, but pretty well shot so it looks slick. Unfortunately, it’s unconvincing tosh and badly written. But if you like a bit of ultra-violent action without having to think too hard about what’s going on, it does the job I suppose.
Felt the same 3 episodes into series 1 and bailed! I keep getting told how great it is but can't for the life of me understand what people are seeing? Utter Guff.
Agree with this. I was literally watching some of them fight scenes hiding behind one of the sofa cushions. I'm really not a fan of blood. Bit to gruesome for me. I didn't watch Season 2.
Ambulance got me again last night. Incredible work the paramedics do. Really felt for Ken the Millwall supporter who had cerebral palsy and is no longer able to get down The Den. So sad and such a lovely bloke.
It looks great, has clearly had a ton of money spent on it and has a strong cast but is total style over substance. I've found this to be the case for a lot of Sky stuff in among the really notable exceptions that are generally by HBO. I say that having no idea if gangs of London is made by HBO
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1) Crazily OTT fight scenes. Fine if you like that sort of thing. A bit silly though.
2) I’m willing to suspend disbelief, but at times, this show takes the piss. Ludicrous at times.
3) Series 1 had a decent storyline. Series 2 went downhill quickly. Series 3 was underwater. Feels increasingly like it’s been written by a 14 year old who gets a boner watching Bruce Lee films.
4) The Lale episode. No spoilers, but if you’ve seen it, you know the one I mean. Absolutely ridiculous to the point of being unintentionally hilarious. Felt like a fucked up tribute to Die Hard with a female twist written by someone who knows nothing about either Die Hard or women. Or writing.
Summary: Not great, but pretty well shot so it looks slick. Unfortunately, it’s unconvincing tosh and badly written. But if you like a bit of ultra-violent action without having to think too hard about what’s going on, it does the job I suppose.
I keep getting told how great it is but can't for the life of me understand what people are seeing?
Utter Guff.
It's made me a bit gutted I haven't played the games first tbh.
Glad I’m done with it. If they do a fourth series, I won’t bother. Life’s too short.
Andor
Mobland
Landman
Tulsa King
Daredevil reborn
1923
We own this city
New series being filmed currently of Mayor of Kingstown
Then the last of us
If you have played the games this could have been incredible. I like the actress who plays Ellie but she is so wrong for the part of Ellie. They have a big task for the girl playing Abbey to live up to the character in the game. Sounds mental to say that but this video game was spectacularly good. And nearly made me shit my pants a few times as well. The series has had some good moments but I wouldn't have been that fussed if they had canned it.
It looks great, has clearly had a ton of money spent on it and has a strong cast but is total style over substance. I've found this to be the case for a lot of Sky stuff in among the really notable exceptions that are generally by HBO. I say that having no idea if gangs of London is made by HBO