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Need an engrossing show to keep my mind off the current madness

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    #152
    Basq
    Registered Users Posts: 43,774 ✭✭✭✭Basq


    After skipping out on the first season of Ozark, I played catch up leading up to season 3 airing. It's incredible and season 3 was top-class. Shame I didn't pay it more attention sooner.

    After also skipping out mid-way through the first season (yep, it's a pattern) of Killing Eve, decided to catch up over the last week. First year was solid but once Waller-Bridge stopped writing, the show went downhill hugely.

    Watching the second series of Save Me now.. love Lennie James. It's a great cast to be honest.

    Not sure what's next for me.. maybe The Umbrella Academy - which I also opted out of during.. yep you guessed it.. the first season.


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    #153
    [Deleted User]
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    Yeah, I though killing eve was kind of symptomatic of whats going wrong with tv in general..very slick, all action shots to music, thin enough on the actual drama..


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    #154
    Samuel T. Cogley
    Registered Users Posts: 10,684 ✭✭✭✭Samuel T. Cogley


    Oh forgot to mention The Night Manager if not already seen


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    #155
    somesoldiers
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    Resurrection - Ertugrul on Netflix.
    450 40 min episodes of swashbuckling & intrigue . By the time you’ve finished watching we’ll be allowed back outside


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    #156
    JayRoc
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    somesoldiers wrote: »
    Resurrection - Ertugrul on Netflix.
    450 40 min episodes of swashbuckling & intrigue . By the time you’ve finished watching we’ll be allowed back outside

    Just had a look at it to make sure that wasn't a typo! Holy crap...over a hundred episodes in season two !!!


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    #157
    el Fenomeno
    Registered Users Posts: 3,112 ✭✭✭el Fenomeno


    I'm about to give Kidding a watch, starring Jim Carrey.

    Never heard of it before a few days ago.


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    #158
    somesoldiers
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    JayRoc wrote: »
    Just had a look at it to make sure that wasn't a typo! Holy crap...over a hundred episodes in season two !!!

    Took me about 6 months to watch them all but enjoyed it! Looking forward to the 6th season Resurrection Osman


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    #159
    [Deleted User]
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    Forgot about Person of Interest. It's brilliant. Bit corny to begin with, bit bad guy of the week-ish but it's the last series that I got that kinda empty feeling when you're about to finish a great book.


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    #160
    barney shamrock
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    So is Bosch worth watching?
    What's it about (without giving tooo much away)


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    #161
    Rows Grower
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    barney shamrock wrote: »
    So is Bosch worth watching?
    What's it about (without giving tooo much away)

    Very reliable, good warranty.

    "Very soon we are going to Mars. You wouldn't have been going to Mars if my opponent won, that I can tell you. You wouldn't even be thinking about it."

    Donald Trump, March 13th 2018.



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    #162
    ShineOn7
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    Deleted User wrote: »
    Forgot about Person of Interest. It's brilliant. Bit corny to begin with, bit bad guy of the week-ish but it's the last series that I got that kinda empty feeling when you're about to finish a great book.


    Yes I kinda enjoyed the first few episodes of season one until other shows got my attention. I believe as the seasons grow it changes direction tonely and very much for the better

    The big obstacle for in trying older network shows like this are their 24 episodes a season. The current standard of 10-14 episodes a season make for a much better viewing experience


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    #163
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    ShineOn7 wrote: »
    Yes I kinda enjoyed the first few episodes of season one until other shows got my attention. I believe as the seasons grow it changes direction tonely and very much for the better

    The big obstacle for in trying older network shows like this are their 24 episodes a season. The current standard of 10-14 episodes a season make for a much better viewing experience

    Have you watched Power ?


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    #164
    ShineOn7
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,550 ✭✭✭ShineOn7


    Deleted User wrote: »
    Have you watched Power ?


    Think I'll pass on Power, thanks

    Looking forward to more Succession tonight and then maybe a try of Bosch in a couple of weeks


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    #165
    beertons
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    The Blacklist is another one, very good. If you want something a little lighter, maybe The Rookie.


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    #166
    CastorTroy
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    For light hearted, Psych is a great show


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    #167
    ShineOn7
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    I'm upto episode 9 of Succession and really liking it now. It takes 7 episodes to lift off


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    #168
    ixoy
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    ShineOn7 wrote: »
    I'm upto episode 9 of Succession and really liking it now. It takes 7 episodes to lift off
    Forgot somehow to mention: 'Justified' also stars Walton Goggins is excellent in one of the main roles. You'll recall he was brilliant as Shane Vendrell in 'The Shield'.


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    #169
    CastorTroy
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    Reminds me that his role in Sons of Anarchy was unexpected, to say the least


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    #170
    GreeBo
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    Halt catch fire is a great watch.


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    #171
    lawred2
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    ShineOn7 wrote: »
    First bit of research on Succession and I see Jesse Armstrong is the creator

    It already has my attention!

    Where can that be watched?


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    #172
    Mantis Toboggan
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    lawred2 wrote: »
    Where can that be watched?

    Sky Atlantic

    Free Palestine 🇵🇸



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    #173
    lawred2
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    Mantis Toboggan wrote: »
    Sky Atlantic

    Weird. Not coming up for me on nowtv


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    #174
    Samuel T. Cogley
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    lawred2 wrote: »
    Weird. Not coming up for me on nowtv

    It's not on NowTV as far as I know. 1st season can be streamed on Amazon for a fee.


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    #175
    ShineOn7
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    GreeBo wrote: »
    Halt catch fire is a great watch.


    Had a look of the premise there. Sounds great


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    #176
    ixoy
    Moderators, Entertainment Moderators Posts: 17,988 Mod ✭✭✭✭ixoy


    ShineOn7 wrote: »
    Had a look of the premise there. Sounds great
    Another show that ended strongly too. I hate shows that end poorly as it leaves you feeling unsatisfied.


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    #177
    GreeBo
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    ixoy wrote: »
    Another show that ended strongly too. I hate shows that end poorly as it leaves you feeling unsatisfied.

    Ended on a high. (are you listening GOT!? :mad:)


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    #178
    ShineOn7
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    ixoy wrote: »
    Another show that ended strongly too. I hate shows that end poorly as it leaves you feeling unsatisfied.


    Yes from looking at reviews it seems it started fairly average in season one but each season after getting stronger. The last season has wide critical acclaim

    Is any of it's story based on Gates or Jobs etc, or is it 100% fiction?


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    #179
    LoughNeagh2017
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,074 ✭✭✭LoughNeagh2017


    Nothing is more engrossing than Home & Away. I would also recommend purchasing the Two and a half men box set, it gives me many laughs and I am a suicidal depressive so that speaks volumes. Maybe it is because the character Alan reminds me of myself, a failed man.


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    #180
    ixoy
    Moderators, Entertainment Moderators Posts: 17,988 Mod ✭✭✭✭ixoy


    ShineOn7 wrote: »
    Is any of it's story based on Gates or Jobs etc, or is it 100% fiction?
    It's fictional but you can clearly map some of the characters - one for example will remind you of Jobs. Some of their ideas will also ring a bell or two but not to the extent it will feel they're plagarising - just using some of the themes and ideas.


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    #181
    AMKC
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    Criminal Minds. Excellent show. Its just finished up there recently and had a great ending too. Its 15 seasons long so lots to keep you entertained with and busy.

    Live long and Prosper

    Peace and long life.



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