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There’s a lot of genuinely ridiculous things in Peaky Blinders (I don’t think I’ve even bothered to watch the last season). The Billy Boys featuring was probably the silliest thing they ever did.MrOneLung said:
I have wiped the Brody series from my memoryAllHailTheHen said:
Spot on. It peaked in season 1. Have never got the fuss over this show. If you want a laugh though check out Adrien Brody in it.MrOneLung said:
do yourself a favour @carter and just stop Peaky Blinders now.Carter said:Mobland was class. I might be going against the grain a bit but I grew to absolutely love Pierce Brosnan and his accent as well as Helen Mirrens. They reminded me of one of my mates parents, less gaellic, but the annunciation was spot on. Paramount are pumping great show after great show out
Thought the last of us was poor and they have made this season total filler in my opinion to keep making the show for as long as possible as opposed to doing a tight and neat story
Few of my favourites have finished for now or had finished a while ago. Now into season 2 of Peaky Blinders, its ok but they are arseholes, every single one of them! It also explains why so many of Chathams finest loved it, they see themselves in it. I do like Alfie Solomons though, especially his history lessons and attitude to anti-jew banter. Your friends and neighbours started brilliantly but seems to be running out of juice, Jon Hamm is loving it but I really just want more of the horrible German act fencer and Elena.
I'm patently waiting for Mayor of Kingstown to come back as well as Tulsa King, or Lioness. Anything Taylor Sheridan made in fact as well as Slow Horses, love that.
Stranger Things not back until November
Clarksons farm is brilliant, we will miss Jeremy Clarkson when he is gone he makes such good television.
I always wondered how so much shite gets commissioned, reality shows, wanky stuff that ends up normally on ITV and Channel 5 until my missus moved in with me and then understood it exists so people can have something on a screen in the background while they play with their phones.
Also trigger warnings. If something promises me violence, bad language, nakedness, sexual scenes then that is what I want, not a glimpse of bare flesh, a bare arse of a body double or their back in a shower or someone getting a dry slap. I'd hoped game of thrones set the bar with this, proper violence you want to cover your face from, hairy minges, warts on penises being examined. C-bombs not a muttered mild swear. And less making the whole plot about "strong female characters" they exist, just write them in, most of the star wars stuff is packed with them and by and large it works without the signposting the acolyte got.
Also, while I'm on the subject, anything that over romanticises kids in something that is otherwise adult-oriented, they do nothing but slow stories down, Disney always kill off parents for the same reason. It would be sociopathic to do that to kids in fiction I suppose.
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Looking at SM this seems to be a common thought about ‘sob stories’.North Lower Neil said:
Enjoyed the India parts a lot more than China - presumably they had a lot more freedom filming?KBslittlesis said:I really enjoyed RATW this time around and really didn’t mind who won.
The buses in India have changed though, blimey!
Brian and Melvyn and Fin and Sioned were our two favourite couples - warmed a bit to Caroline and Tom by the end but did feel like the producers focusing a bit more on the sob stories and theirs basically being 'we've got so much of a privileged life that we get a bit bored' didn't really endear me to them!
The girls were ok but a bit dull!
Southern India and Nepal both looked great from this series.
I really didn’t get that at all, I like the back stories, makes them more real.
Caroline did annoy me as she mollycoddled Tom too much imho but I’ve never been a mother so I see it as my issue not hers.
The girls reminded me of me and my eldest sister, we never knew each other until we were both in our 20\30’s.
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They've always had the background stuff - slightly estranged families, or some with physical difficulties etc, but I do feel it's become front and centre more than it used to be, and it's being done less naturally.
The fact that half of it is done in flashbacks being interviewed about whatever the issue is before they've even started shows that - I'd prefer it to be talking heads to camera in the actual place etc. If they talk about the issues during the actual race time it feels more natural and actually more of a 'journey' than them deciding beforehand the stuff they want to shoehorn in.
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I really enjoyed this season of 'Race Across the World' and am disappointed it's finished. I think that all of the contestants were likeable people and it was interesting to watch their relationships blossom as the journey progressed, particularly the brothers and Caroline and Tom. The close bond that was forged between mother and son was touching and he is fortunate to have the memories of that time with her to look back on fondly for the rest of his life.
The route was an interesting one, particularly the India section as the language barrier often creates extra challenges. Credit to the teenage girl for pushing through the tears and eventually acclimatising. I fled to Nepal after two weeks backpacking there alone, years ago!2 -
Absolutely Bob! India is definitely a marmite country and I thought she’d be off but fair play to her, she absolutely smashed it. Will be the making of her imho.captainbob said:I really enjoyed this season of 'Race Across the World' and am disappointed it's finished. I think that all of the contestants were likeable people and it was interesting to watch their relationships blossom as the journey progressed, particularly the brothers and Caroline and Tom. The close bond that was forged between mother and son was touching and he is fortunate to have the memories of that time with her to look back on fondly for the rest of his life.
The route was an interesting one, particularly the India section as the language barrier often creates extra challenges. Credit to the teenage girl for pushing through the tears and eventually acclimatising. I fled to Nepal after two weeks backpacking there alone, years ago!1 -
Couldn’t stand Caroline and Tom in RATW. Was willing the fishing boat they were on last night to sink….0
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I’ve spent a lot of time in India and what the girl went through was very very common. The culture shock is real and can mess with your head. But once you’re through it there’s no looking back. It’s a wonderful country with fantastic people. It was great to see her get to a good place mentally.captainbob said:I really enjoyed this season of 'Race Across the World' and am disappointed it's finished. I think that all of the contestants were likeable people and it was interesting to watch their relationships blossom as the journey progressed, particularly the brothers and Caroline and Tom. The close bond that was forged between mother and son was touching and he is fortunate to have the memories of that time with her to look back on fondly for the rest of his life.
The route was an interesting one, particularly the India section as the language barrier often creates extra challenges. Credit to the teenage girl for pushing through the tears and eventually acclimatising. I fled to Nepal after two weeks backpacking there alone, years ago!Love the programme. Really warmed to Brian and Melvin. Next week will be good.3 -
I loved this series of RATW, the route was brilliant (and I love India, so that helps!).
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Need a spoiler alert on that onese9addick said:Edited1 -
Just finished Death Valley on iPlayer. Big comfy sweater of a show. Enjoyed and happy to read it’s been renewed for a second series.1
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Just finished watching two series of ‘Tires’ on Netflix, starring Shane Gillis. Very easy to watch comedy and done them all in 2 days.2
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Love his stand up.ValleyGary said:Just finished watching two series of ‘Tires’ on Netflix, starring Shane Gillis. Very easy to watch comedy and done them all in 2 days.0 -
Yeah me too, the series is written by him and McKeever, so the humour is very similar to his stand up.Croydon said:
Love his stand up.ValleyGary said:Just finished watching two series of ‘Tires’ on Netflix, starring Shane Gillis. Very easy to watch comedy and done them all in 2 days.1 -
The first series was class, the guy who plays the son of the boss is great at playing that awkward bloke. Haven't seen the 2nd yetValleyGary said:
Yeah me too, the series is written by him and McKeever, so the humour is very similar to his stand up.Croydon said:
Love his stand up.ValleyGary said:Just finished watching two series of ‘Tires’ on Netflix, starring Shane Gillis. Very easy to watch comedy and done them all in 2 days.1 -
Foreign language: Tehran. Couldn’t be more current - it is an Israeli series about an agent undercover in Iran. I didn’t find it very bias and was just very eye opening and liked characters from both ‘sides’. First two series on Apple TV but series 3 isn’t and was halted due to October 7th etc. Series 3 has aired in Israel though and you can find it elsewhere online. If you like modern day espionage - this is one for you.Would love to know any other recommendations people have for these types of series? I’m thinking Homeland, Fauda, Day of the Jakal, Deutschland 83, Le Burreau etc.3
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Yeah he’s great.Carter said:
The first series was class, the guy who plays the son of the boss is great at playing that awkward bloke. Haven't seen the 2nd yetValleyGary said:
Yeah me too, the series is written by him and McKeever, so the humour is very similar to his stand up.Croydon said:
Love his stand up.ValleyGary said:Just finished watching two series of ‘Tires’ on Netflix, starring Shane Gillis. Very easy to watch comedy and done them all in 2 days.
2nd series is better I think, love the two Italian car salesman next door1 -
Yes! Andrew Schultz is one of them, clearly having the time of his life also one of my favourite stand ups or comedians full stopValleyGary said:
Yeah he’s great.Carter said:
The first series was class, the guy who plays the son of the boss is great at playing that awkward bloke. Haven't seen the 2nd yetValleyGary said:
Yeah me too, the series is written by him and McKeever, so the humour is very similar to his stand up.Croydon said:
Love his stand up.ValleyGary said:Just finished watching two series of ‘Tires’ on Netflix, starring Shane Gillis. Very easy to watch comedy and done them all in 2 days.
2nd series is better I think, love the two Italian car salesman next door0 -
Interested to hear views on Dept Q on Netflix. Good cast led by Matthew Goode but too long and too many plot holes for me. Also a hilariously amateurish scene filmed in a car in the final episode that reminded me of how they made movies 50 years ago0
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I thought it was very good if you "ignored" some of the far fetched stuff.Holdkneebomb said:Interested to hear views on Dept Q on Netflix. Good cast led by Matthew Goode but too long and too many plot holes for me. Also a hilariously amateurish scene filmed in a car in the final episode that reminded me of how they made movies 50 years ago
Yes the car scene was weird, I thought it a joke at first, but it wasn't.
It's possibly a bit like Luther, a rogue? cop that achieves in an unusual manner.1 - Sponsored links:
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Really liking Mobland. If theres one thing I could be a little bit critical of,it's the casting of Joanne Froggat as Hardy's missus.Dont get me wrong shes a great actress and shes been fantastic in loads of things but something just doesn't seem to click with her in this.1
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Having watched Mobland, I have no idea why she stays with him for all these years which makes her character seem off. The writing for her character was also sub-standard compared to some of the other genius lines on this show.carly burn said:Really liking Mobland. If theres one thing I could be a little bit critical of,it's the casting of Joanne Froggat as Hardy's missus.Dont get me wrong shes a great actress and shes been fantastic in loads of things but something just doesn't seem to click with her in this.
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Anyone who enjoys Clarkson's Farm has not been in close proximity to him. Arrogant, condensing, entitled, rude individual.1
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I think this was clear in the most recent season.Gisappointed said:Anyone who enjoys Clarkson's Farm has not been in the same room as him. Arrogant, entitled, rude individual.0 -
Homeland is great, with English actors who you wouldn't guess were Brits. Ditto The Wire. Sopranos a classic, the two thugs tempted into a snowy forest in inadequate clothing is a favourite but also the sub-titled Spiral, the Bridge, and the Killing. Under the radar We Hunt Together, Hermione Corfield is gorgeous.NomadicAddick said:Foreign language: Tehran. Couldn’t be more current - it is an Israeli series about an agent undercover in Iran. I didn’t find it very bias and was just very eye opening and liked characters from both ‘sides’. First two series on Apple TV but series 3 isn’t and was halted due to October 7th etc. Series 3 has aired in Israel though and you can find it elsewhere online. If you like modern day espionage - this is one for you.Would love to know any other recommendations people have for these types of series? I’m thinking Homeland, Fauda, Day of the Jakal, Deutschland 83, Le Burreau etc.0 -
Fauda is excellent.NomadicAddick said:Foreign language: Tehran. Couldn’t be more current - it is an Israeli series about an agent undercover in Iran. I didn’t find it very bias and was just very eye opening and liked characters from both ‘sides’. First two series on Apple TV but series 3 isn’t and was halted due to October 7th etc. Series 3 has aired in Israel though and you can find it elsewhere online. If you like modern day espionage - this is one for you.Would love to know any other recommendations people have for these types of series? I’m thinking Homeland, Fauda, Day of the Jakal, Deutschland 83, Le Burreau etc.
Day of the Jackal was good.0 -
I've really been enjoying The Gold, although it does feel slightly weird having my childhood era featuring in a period drama. While series 2 is a lot more fictional than series 1, the Charlie Miller character appears to be partly based on Charlie Wilson, who was one of the Great Train Robbers - my Dad used to work with one of his cousins, so recognised some of the elements of his story.Although while he did lose a couple of million quid of the money, I have my doubts that it was by getting scammed by a pretty woman in an airport lounge bar
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I've only ever heard that he's a nice bloke in real lifeGisappointed said:Anyone who enjoys Clarkson's Farm has not been in close proximity to him. Arrogant, condensing, entitled, rude individual.0 -
Currently watching Murderbot on Apple TV. Enjoyable sci fi thingy with Alexander Skarsgaard playing a AI bot which gains conscious thought. Part comedy, part dark stuff. Not really sure what to make of it! Maybe this is Apple's way, make you watch it even though you dont know why (like Severance!)0
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Well I've personally heard him berating waitress staff (in the Wheatsheaf, Virginia Water) and more than once, in a rude, arrogant manner.cafcnick1992 said:
I've only ever heard that he's a nice bloke in real lifeGisappointed said:Anyone who enjoys Clarkson's Farm has not been in close proximity to him. Arrogant, condensing, entitled, rude individual.1
