I need a new TV series to get into (old or new) v2

[accord1999]

Originally Posted by driveway

If there are any Anime fans on here, Frieren: Beyond the Last Journey is phenomenal. Recently took the top spot on MAL from Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood and, imo, is worth the rating. First season is on Crunchyroll.

It's also available on both Netflix and Prime Video.

[zukes]

Originally Posted by Fuzz

I'm probably a weirdo, but I thought that movie was really overrated, but I always chalked that up to perhaps my mood when I watched it. I didn't know until few weeks ago he wrote it, so I'm gonna have to re-evaluate my original theory that it really is overrated and maybe watch it again.



Did you know he's also the horse broker arsehole in Yellowstone? That blew my mind.

He also played a cowboy that saved Shea & Elsa from bandits in 1883 and Cody Spears the mercenary who helps out the main characters in Lioness. The guy's ego is HUGE!

[undercoverbrother]

Originally Posted by Fuzz

I'm probably a weirdo, but I thought that movie was really overrated, but I always chalked that up to perhaps my mood when I watched it. I didn't know until few weeks ago he wrote it, so I'm gonna have to re-evaluate my original theory that it really is overrated and maybe watch it again.

The cinematography in the movie is amazing.

Hate the Player not the Game.

Did you know he's also the horse broker arsehole in Yellowstone? That blew my mind.

yes everyone knew that.

[Fuzz]

Originally Posted by undercoverbrother

The cinematography in the movie is amazing.

Hate the Player not the Game.

yes everyone knew that.

This isn't the snarky answers thread!

[undercoverbrother]

Originally Posted by Fuzz

This isn't the snarky answers thread!

which is why my answer wasn't snarky.

[btimbit]

Yeah Sicario is really good.

Hell or High Water I thought was really underrated too. Really like that one

The other one he wrote around the same time though.... Meh.

[Yamer]

Originally Posted by zukes

He also played a cowboy that saved Shea & Elsa from bandits in 1883 and Cody Spears the mercenary who helps out the main characters in Lioness. The guy's ego is HUGE!

Charlie Goodnight.

1883 was incredible, IMO. Haven't watched the second season of 1923 yet, but the first was pretty good.

And frankly, I thought the Travis character from Yellowstone was one of the more interesting ones in the whole series.

Sicario was also fantastic.

[EldrickOnIce]

Originally Posted by Fuzz

Ya, but those people are wrong.

At least the first season was interesting.
Second season was a waste of time.
There ain't gonna be no rematch

[TrentCrimmIndependent]

Originally Posted by Drak

I liked it but the ending has some poorly written stuff in it, Imo.

Like conflicts magically vanishing into thin air, or characters back tracking on their season-long motivations?

Spoiler!

i.e. The trio burying the hatchet after everything that was boiling up beneath the surface came to a head. They were also pretty not shaken up after the shootout. Wtf? And Piper similarly backing out of her plans after what didn't seem like a particularly adverse experience at the temple (and you would think she would have foreseen a lot of what were ultimately dealbreakers for her).. even though I can absolutely see kids raised with privilege having a false idea of what it would be like to throw it all away for a wholesome traditional eastern experience and coming to a similar realization about their attachment to first world amenities. Or did she just get the ick after inspiring Locklan to follow her?

I'm torn between whether it's bad writing or just an accurate depiction of ordinary phenomena between people.

Because, funny enough, sometimes a good night's rest has a way of paving over things allowing for those vicious cycle relationships to perpetuate.

So we're left wondering whether Mike White is making some relatable social commentary or just didn't have anything interesting lined up for certain characters.

To his credit, the big developments that did occur were engaging and certainly hit.

[Sidney Crosby's Hat]

Originally Posted by TrentCrimmIndependent

Like conflicts magically vanishing into thin air, or characters back tracking on their season-long motivations?

Spoiler!

i.e. The trio burying the hatchet after everything that was boiling up beneath the surface came to a head. They were also pretty not shaken up after the shootout. Wtf? And Piper similarly backing out of her plans after what didn't seem like a particularly adverse experience at the temple (and you would think she would have foreseen a lot of what were ultimately dealbreakers for her).. even though I can absolutely see kids raised with privilege having a false idea of what it would be like to throw it all away for a wholesome traditional eastern experience and coming to a similar realization about their attachment to first world amenities. Or did she just get the ick after inspiring Locklan to follow her?

I'm torn between whether it's bad writing or just an accurate depiction of ordinary phenomena between people.

Because, funny enough, sometimes a good night's rest has a way of paving over things allowing for those vicious cycle relationships to perpetuate.

So we're left wondering whether Mike White is making some relatable social commentary or just didn't have anything interesting lined up for certain characters.

To his credit, the big developments that did occur were engaging and certainly hit.

I feel like if you're writing for mystery, you need some loose ends to keep people guessing.

Spoiler!

Like the Russian robbers. I had thought that the gunfire foreshadowed in episode one might be them.

[Wormius]

Originally Posted by TrentCrimmIndependent

Like conflicts magically vanishing into thin air, or characters back tracking on their season-long motivations?

Spoiler!

i.e. The trio burying the hatchet after everything that was boiling up beneath the surface came to a head. They were also pretty not shaken up after the shootout. Wtf? And Piper similarly backing out of her plans after what didn't seem like a particularly adverse experience at the temple (and you would think she would have foreseen a lot of what were ultimately dealbreakers for her).. even though I can absolutely see kids raised with privilege having a false idea of what it would be like to throw it all away for a wholesome traditional eastern experience and coming to a similar realization about their attachment to first world amenities. Or did she just get the ick after inspiring Locklan to follow her?

I'm torn between whether it's bad writing or just an accurate depiction of ordinary phenomena between people.

Because, funny enough, sometimes a good night's rest has a way of paving over things allowing for those vicious cycle relationships to perpetuate.

So we're left wondering whether Mike White is making some relatable social commentary or just didn't have anything interesting lined up for certain characters.

To his credit, the big developments that did occur were engaging and certainly hit.

Spoiler!

I really felt like it was the Lochlan “ick” factor that drove her to the decision. She seemed full bore up until be said he wanted to do it too. I think she truly had no interest in her brother tagging along. There was something just off with him. Nothing really bad but not somebody you would hang out with.

[Sample00]

Originally Posted by Yamer

Started The Pitt last night. 2 episodes in and I'm hooked.

It’s outstanding. We’ve binge watched the entire first 14 episodes.
Great stuff!!


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[fotze2]

How’s the new black mirror. Been shabby for a bit and don’t want to get disappointed.

[Erick Estrada]

Originally Posted by fotze2

How’s the new black mirror. Been shabby for a bit and don’t want to get disappointed.

I'm three episodes into it. First two were excellent. Third one was just okay.

[scotty2hotty]

Agreed. I'm 3 episodes in and I'd say it's been excellent as well.

(I've liked pretty much every season, however)

[Meelapo]

I finished up with season 3 of the White Lotus. Some comments below but overall I thought it was another strong season....probably my favourite one so far.

But first, to address some of the feedback I read while the show was still airing.

- Introduction song

Yeah, I wasn't a fan of this version of it. But not everyone needs to like everything.

- Story progression

I can see how people say this season was slow, especially if you watched it as it aired. For all the seasons of White Lotus I started after all episodes were released so I could watch them all in quick succession. But I can see how some episodes, in order to set up characters and plot, seemed to be really slow.

Now the impressions

- I felt like this season the culture and location truly were characters compared to last season. Last season a lot of the story happened mostly outside of the resort. This season there were some things that happened outside of the resort but it just felt the resort was more front and centre.

- Acting, once again, was incredible. Some of the short-term roles (I think cameos?) were absolutely fantastic.

- The story, once again, takes time to develop as it weaves through the different narratives but it all comes together in the end.

- I enjoyed the continuity they keep with some returning characters or references to previous seasons

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Spoiler!

With so many deaths across the resorts you'd think someone would say something. This doesn't seem like a normal number of deaths for a luxury vacation spot.

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Spoiler!

The suicide plot was interesting but seemed a bit extreme. But maybe that was the point

Again, it was an enjoyable ride to another location for the White Lotus. Looking forward to the next one!

[DownInFlames]

Michael Crichton’s estate is suing the people behind The Pitt.

https://collider.com/the-pitt-michae...wyle-reaction/

[troutman]

First episode of Your Friends & Neighbors with Jon Hamm was interesting enough for me to want to see more.

[indes]

Originally Posted by Sample00

It’s outstanding. We’ve binge watched the entire first 14 episodes.
Great stuff!!


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I've never been a huge medical drama fan but the Pitt is awesome. It's cool to see a fast paced multi faceted medical show - I love how it's not just one patient per episode and feels like a more realistic emergency room to me, as someone who has no idea how an emergency room would look in real life from a medical perspective.

[Erick Estrada]

Yeah I just can't get into hospital dramas. In fact I just don't like them at all, as the a drama revolving around doctors in a hospital has been done so many times that it's just not something that interests me. Sounds like the Pitt could be a better take on this so good for folks that like that stuff but I will have to pass.