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Old 09-17-2024, 10:30 PM   #4901
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Currently working my way through Station Eleven. It's giving me The Leftover vibes. I think just because of what becomes of the world. It's a very good show so far and I'm enjoying the way the story is slowly being unravelled.

Banshee seems to be getting a lot of good praise. I watched the trailer for season 1 last night and it didn't overwhelm me. I don't know what about the trailer it was but the entire show seemed...cheesey? Or maybe that's why it's so good? But I'll give it a shot since everyone is saying it's good.
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Oh 'Bad Monkey.'

Who hasn't had to unofficially exhume a body in the middle of the night during these trying times?

You just can't go anywhere with a shovel after dark without an inquisition anymore!

What happened society? What happened??
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Old 09-18-2024, 10:14 AM   #4903
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Currently working my way through Station Eleven. It's giving me The Leftover vibes. I think just because of what becomes of the world. It's a very good show so far and I'm enjoying the way the story is slowly being unravelled.
Station Eleven started so well, but I found it fizzled at the end when the story and characters started to contradict themselves.

It gave me more of a Oryx and Crake vibe, which I'm still hoping gets adapted into a series.

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Banshee seems to be getting a lot of good praise. I watched the trailer for season 1 last night and it didn't overwhelm me. I don't know what about the trailer it was but the entire show seemed...cheesey? Or maybe that's why it's so good? But I'll give it a shot since everyone is saying it's good.
It's definitely a show you don't want to take too seriously and just enjoy the ride. It's hyper-violent, and has all the feelings of a gritty, graphic novel.
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Old 09-18-2024, 10:19 AM   #4904
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I want to give another shout out to Wayne

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...7C1UaKyo5fQgiH

It is rough and silly, but enjoyable

I am half way through.
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Going to give Slow Horses S4 a go.

Seasons 1 and 2 were magnificent, S3 took a bit of a dip, we'll see how this one goes.
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Going to give Slow Horses S4 a go.

Seasons 1 and 2 were magnificent, S3 took a bit of a dip, we'll see how this one goes.
Season 4 is closer to season 1 & 2.

There i some lazy writing, ie: streets and businesses that conveniently are completely emoty
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Couple shows i just watched that are worth mentioning here:

I have already briefly mentioned it, but finally wrapped it up. Everyone needs to watch the Patriot. I think it's a hidden gem that appears to finally be catching on (on Prime):




Also, for fans of Alan Partridge, he did a tv show in 2019, that is like a morning talk show. Hilarious all the way through if you like his style:

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Couple shows i just watched that are worth mentioning here:

I have already briefly mentioned it, but finally wrapped it up. Everyone needs to watch the Patriot. I think it's a hidden gem that appears to finally be catching on (on Prime):




Also, for fans of Alan Partridge, he did a tv show in 2019, that is like a morning talk show. Hilarious all the way through if you like his style:

I really liked the first season of Patriot- Low key humor is my thing but haven't started the second season as of yet. Big fan of Bad Monkey for the same reason although I thought the most recent episode was a bit weak
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Old 09-20-2024, 12:55 PM   #4909
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Currently working my way through Station Eleven. It's giving me The Leftover vibes. I think just because of what becomes of the world. It's a very good show so far and I'm enjoying the way the story is slowly being unravelled.

Banshee seems to be getting a lot of good praise. I watched the trailer for season 1 last night and it didn't overwhelm me. I don't know what about the trailer it was but the entire show seemed...cheesey? Or maybe that's why it's so good? But I'll give it a shot since everyone is saying it's good.
It's solid. Loved the book too.

It was interesting to see a post apocalyptic show with some positivity.
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Old 09-20-2024, 01:22 PM   #4910
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Watched episode 1 of The Penguin last night...very good, looking forward to the next one
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It's solid. Loved the book too.

It was interesting to see a post apocalyptic show with some positivity.
Some really great episodes and performances as well.

Episode one is so well done and the girl is such a great actress in it.

The airport episode is great television.

Based on a book by a Canadian author as well.
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Old 09-21-2024, 07:27 AM   #4912
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I do not understand the hype for Colin Farrell as Penguin. It’s certainly a brilliant make up job but could be any number of actors giving a similar performance under there.
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Oh 'Bad Monkey.'

Who hasn't had to unofficially exhume a body in the middle of the night during these trying times?

You just can't go anywhere with a shovel after dark without an inquisition anymore!

What happened society? What happened??

Is this show worth starting?

I haven’t heard much of it from you guys on here.
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Is this show worth starting?

I haven’t heard much of it from you guys on here.
I think so. I've enjoyed it so far, Vaughn does a great job with the dry humour.
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Man The Penguin was such an easy layup, but they managed to mess it up… maybe it will get better, but I doubt it. Nothing about it makes me want to watch more… Disappointed.
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Is this show worth starting?

I haven’t heard much of it from you guys on here.
Definitely worth starting. Really enjoyed the first few episodes. Not sure it's worth finishing though...

On another note, finally watched Justified City Primeval. The best part, by a large margin, was the last 10 minutes.
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Penguin was excellent. I’m so burnt out on most comic book/Star Wars properties this seemed like a completely unnecessary cash grab. I thought the trailers were meh. It was a very pleasant surprise.

They actually made a really good show, despite some of the cliches. Colin Ferrell continues to give a performance bested only by Heath Ledger in terms of comic book villains. He would not be out of place in the sopranos. He perfectly captures that version of the character.

I was very sceptical of the casting of Sophia but the actress turned out pretty good. She’s got the crazy eyes down, that’s for sure, even if she plays it a lot different than her comic book counterpart.

I don’t even mind his sidekick. He’s a good way for the viewer to experience the penguin character.

I figured I wouldn’t make it past episode 1 but find myself looking forward to the next one.
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I was expecting to hate the first episode of Agatha All Along, and I didn't. The pilot is a total 'WTF is going on?' episode.

The second episode kept my interest piqued at the very least.
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Bad Monkey is my favourite streaming series right now. I can’t remember a villain quite like Eve before.

I thought the Dragon Queen was bad ass, and Eve turned the tables.

Meredith Hagner Is the Real Star of Bad Monkey [spoilers]
https://movieweb.com/bad-monkey-best-character-eve/

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Bad Monkey is my favourite streaming series right now. I can’t remember a villain quite like Eve before.

I thought the Dragon Queen was bad ass, and Eve turned the tables.

Meredith Hagner Is the Real Star of Bad Monkey [spoilers]
https://movieweb.com/bad-monkey-best-character-eve/
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