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And another thought on Vikings... I think in the early to middle series they tried too hard to do the GoT-style multiple storylines in different locations, which didn’t always quite work when there was one clear lead character, as there was too much you just didn’t really care about as a viewer (e.g. Wessex, and to an extent Paris, when Ragnar and the Vikings weren’t actually there). Now it’s more like its aforementioned rival in that there are perhaps five or six co-leads, and all the separate strands knit together quite well.
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Watched the first 4 and after a dodgy start we're now enjoying this. Will be a week before we pick this up again.Zimmerman wrote:Escape at Dannemora is probably my next project;
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happyhoppy wrote:Might take a look at Deuce.
I started You and I’m embarrassed to say I’m quite enjoying it.
And Luther of course, done 2/4.
Finished YOU and it was really good actually. Recommend it. Great twist and turning end.
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Loved the last season of Luther, even though the plot was (as usual) quite ludicrous. But that's all part its charm
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Meanwhile I'm hoping that Alice actually landed on a mattress (we didn't see any blood, did we?) and that she'll be back for another series
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Gave up after series 1. Was dull and ludicrous. Surprised it kept going and became popular.Billy Whiz wrote:Loved the last season of Luther, even though the plot was (as usual) quite ludicrous. But that's all part its charm
Just finished Manhunt, 3 parter based on the real life murders in SW London inc Millie Downer. Very good, even/especiallyvMartin Clunes as the main cop. More 'edge of the seat' and bingeable than most fiction.
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I continued watching Luther as the Mrs likes it but I just don’t get the hype over it.murf wrote: ↑09 Jan 2019, 21:30Gave up after series 1. Was dull and ludicrous. Surprised it kept going and became popular.Billy Whiz wrote:Loved the last season of Luther, even though the plot was (as usual) quite ludicrous. But that's all part its charm
Just finished Manhunt, 3 parter based on the real life murders in SW London inc Millie Downer. Very good, even/especiallyvMartin Clunes as the main cop. More 'edge of the seat' and bingeable than most fiction.
Watched Manhunt when it first came out (bit behind here Murf) and thought it was superb.
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I’m another in the not-a fan of-Luther camp.
Just didn’t warm to it and couldn’t understand the hype. Don’t think I got beyond 2-3 episodes.
Just didn’t warm to it and couldn’t understand the hype. Don’t think I got beyond 2-3 episodes.
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Manhunt was new this week wasn't it (ITV)? Think there was another series with same name.happyhoppy wrote:I continued watching Luther as the Mrs likes it but I just don’t get the hype over it.murf wrote: ↑09 Jan 2019, 21:30Gave up after series 1. Was dull and ludicrous. Surprised it kept going and became popular.Billy Whiz wrote:Loved the last season of Luther, even though the plot was (as usual) quite ludicrous. But that's all part its charm
Just finished Manhunt, 3 parter based on the real life murders in SW London inc Millie Downer. Very good, even/especiallyvMartin Clunes as the main cop. More 'edge of the seat' and bingeable than most fiction.
Watched Manhunt when it first came out (bit behind here Murf) and thought it was superb.
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Wasn’t the silence of the lambs prequel called manhunt?
There was an old (dodgy) film from years back. Think that got remade (post SotL success).
There was an old (dodgy) film from years back. Think that got remade (post SotL success).
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The book and remake were called Red Dragon. The original film was called ManhuntER I think. Was pretty/very good from memory (Michael 'Miami Vice' Mann made it I think but don't let that put you off).Zimmerman wrote:Wasn’t the silence of the lambs prequel called manhunt?
There was an old (dodgy) film from years back. Think that got remade (post SotL success).
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Manchester by the Sea is on at 9.45-12.00 on BBC2 tonight
Really outstanding film
Well worth a watch if you've never seen it before
Ok not a TV series and clashes with MotD but could record it, really recommend it.
Really outstanding film
Well worth a watch if you've never seen it before
Ok not a TV series and clashes with MotD but could record it, really recommend it.
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The thing about Luther is it's all slightly tongue in cheek (a bit like Killing Eve was, which also had a ludicrous plot). He's the heroic failure, the tragi-comic detective - you just know that the more he tries to sort out his life, the worse it will get. He wears the same ridiculous red tie all the time and a huge overcoat that somehow still seems to be too small for him. His flat is the kind of place that a rough sleeper would turn down. Meanwhile the wickedly enigmatic Alice (Ruth Wilson) is almost like a pantomime figure who keeps popping up to taunt him.
You either get it or you don't, I guess
You either get it or you don't, I guess
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Is it all that (as in, what you said)?
You make it sound like “A touch of cloth” when in reality (IMO) it’s just a lazy cliched detective series.
You make it sound like “A touch of cloth” when in reality (IMO) it’s just a lazy cliched detective series.
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Most detective series are by definition cliched to some extent, because if they didn't follow certain tropes - crimes are committed and it's up to the detective to identify and catch the perpetrator - then they wouldn't be a "detective series", they'd be something else. So I don't mind the cliched accusation so much. Is it lazy? I don't think so, because the production values are good and the acting - Idris Elba, Ruth Wilson and in the last series Patrick Malahide and Luther's new sidekick Wunmi Musaki, is great. I don't see any laziness there.
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I guess I’m spoilt with Line of Duty.
Btw I absolutely loved Killing Eve.
In other news I’ve restarted Escape at Dannemora and have now done 5 we are both enjoying this.
Btw I absolutely loved Killing Eve.
In other news I’ve restarted Escape at Dannemora and have now done 5 we are both enjoying this.
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I agree it's not as good as Line of Duty!
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Line of Duty is back on soon isn't it?
Killing Eve was mostly great but really fell apart towards the end when they didn't know how to resolve it realistically and in line with the characterisation. Created great characters and then didn't do much with them.
Killing Eve was mostly great but really fell apart towards the end when they didn't know how to resolve it realistically and in line with the characterisation. Created great characters and then didn't do much with them.
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Yep, it was a shame how it fizzled out...
2nd Series soon, i believe.
2nd Series soon, i believe.
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The big issue with many series these days, the need to not resolve anything so series 2 is possible.blahblah wrote:Yep, it was a shame how it fizzled out...
2nd Series soon, i believe.
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happyhoppy wrote:I guess I’m spoilt with Line of Duty.
Btw I absolutely loved Killing Eve.
In other news I’ve restarted Escape at Dannemora and have now done 5 we are both enjoying this.
Finished EAD. Really good got better and better. A series me and the Mrs both enjoyed. 9/10
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Just finished S3 of The Good Place, really enjoyed it, thanks to those on here who recommended it.
Lighthearted and daft, but very watchable.
Hope there’s an S4!
Lighthearted and daft, but very watchable.
Hope there’s an S4!
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Some of our friends recommended Luther and I've just started watching season one on iPlayer, must admit enjoying it and looks very promising.
They too echoed one of the above comments in that it's not as good as Line of Duty but right up there nevertheless.
Killing Eve was a favourite too and what a disappointment the last episode was.
The amount of second seasons I've thought second rate is growing from Broadchurch to Westworld (although I admit there were plenty who took the opposite view and thought the second series decent)...and numerous ones between.
They too echoed one of the above comments in that it's not as good as Line of Duty but right up there nevertheless.
Killing Eve was a favourite too and what a disappointment the last episode was.
The amount of second seasons I've thought second rate is growing from Broadchurch to Westworld (although I admit there were plenty who took the opposite view and thought the second series decent)...and numerous ones between.
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The second season is always difficult, get through it and you're there for the long haul I think.
One episode from being up to date on Vikings now, just read that Season 6 will be the last one (though a 2-parter as per 4 and 5, so finale probably a couple of years away). Think that's probably about right, otherwise they're going to have to move it on another generation, and the handful of original characters remaining are starting to be marginalised now.
One episode from being up to date on Vikings now, just read that Season 6 will be the last one (though a 2-parter as per 4 and 5, so finale probably a couple of years away). Think that's probably about right, otherwise they're going to have to move it on another generation, and the handful of original characters remaining are starting to be marginalised now.
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Watching 2nd season of Punisher. I like the season so far, few episodes left though and the ending can change my opinion, but so far quite good.
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Little update of what I’ve been watching.
Finished Vikings. It was alright I guess but didn’t really grip me like it did earlier. Post Ragnar just didn’t work as well.
Started Bates Motel recommended on here and now on Netflix. Prequel series to Pyscho. Had to pause after E1 cos Mrs H thinks she might want to watch it.
Watched a few episodes of Orphan Black which is ok.
On S3 of inside No9 previously on BBC now on Netflix which are Black Mirror style short stories. Some are brilliant. Only 30 mins each.
Best series though has been True Detective which completely passed me by. Got just the last episode of S1 to finish tonight with the Mrs. Really enjoyed this.
Finished Vikings. It was alright I guess but didn’t really grip me like it did earlier. Post Ragnar just didn’t work as well.
Started Bates Motel recommended on here and now on Netflix. Prequel series to Pyscho. Had to pause after E1 cos Mrs H thinks she might want to watch it.
Watched a few episodes of Orphan Black which is ok.
On S3 of inside No9 previously on BBC now on Netflix which are Black Mirror style short stories. Some are brilliant. Only 30 mins each.
Best series though has been True Detective which completely passed me by. Got just the last episode of S1 to finish tonight with the Mrs. Really enjoyed this.
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Season 1 of True Detective was absolutely fantastic (although the finale was a MASSIVE let down).
Season 2 I didn’t enjoy as much and Season 3 is still sat on my recorder.
Inside no.9 is pretty good.
Some are really enjoyable and some are a bit meh. But as they are short and completely standalone - it’s no big deal if you get one you’re not fond of.
Season 2 I didn’t enjoy as much and Season 3 is still sat on my recorder.
Inside no.9 is pretty good.
Some are really enjoyable and some are a bit meh. But as they are short and completely standalone - it’s no big deal if you get one you’re not fond of.
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Yep one or two were like, what???
The IMDb scores which swayed me to watch are very high for S1 of True Detective they fall away from S2 quite alarmingly.
The IMDb scores which swayed me to watch are very high for S1 of True Detective they fall away from S2 quite alarmingly.
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