Netflix Recommendations Thread 3.0

Higgins5473 · 10-02-2020 10:19PM

Mantis Toboggan wrote: »

Finished Stranger over the weekend and thought it was very good. Fled through the 8 episodes. Part of it seemed a little OTT and the ending was a bit odd but overall solid 7/10.

we've just watched it and I'm just a little bit wondering

what in sweet jesus happened to female lawbreaker (a) who blackmailed several people for vast sums of money and resulting in multiple deaths (b) her associate (c) Munchhausen syndrome child abuser, all of this versus every single male protagonist who was either shot dead or arrested.

Whatever your stance girl power stuff, this was baffling. 1.5/10 half a point jennifer saunders showing she can do something other than that duo sh*te

Mam of 4 · 10-02-2020 11:12PM

2smiggy wrote: »

i watched the first episode, and was undecided on it , it's worth watching the rest ?

It is worth watching , the rest of the episodes mainly focus on his dedication (fuelled by grief imo ) to save other young people from dying of OxyContin addiction , by going after the big pharma and unscrupulous Doctors .

Addle · 10-02-2020 11:14PM

Basq wrote: »

Nah, not particularly. There's supernatural elements to it but it's no 'Haunting On Hill House' if that's what you're expecting.

Just saw the ad. Too spooky for me!

sweetie · 10-02-2020 11:39PM

Addle wrote: »

Just saw the ad. Too spooky for me!

Ah it's not really, I'm really enjoying it too. It's like Sex Education crossed with Buffy.

peteeeed · 11-02-2020 09:42AM

Bloodline (2018)
When a caring counselor becomes a newly sleep-deprived father, he moonlights as a violent serial killer who targets his students' tormentors.

Captain Underpants Epic Choice-o-Rama
In this interactive special, Harold and George need your decision-making skills to stop Krupp from blowing their beloved treehouse to smithereens.

ROAD TO ROMA
Director Alfonso Cuarón reflects on the childhood memories, period details and creative choices that shaped his Academy Award-winning film "ROM

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boccy23 · 11-02-2020 09:44AM

Higgins5473 wrote: »

we've just watched it and I'm just a little bit wondering

I agree entirely. The end was awful. Rushed and left everything a part from a simple tie up of main character's story line completely up in the air.

Tired Gardener · 11-02-2020 05:17PM

Started The Stranger a few days ago. Think I am on episode 5, given how over the top and coincidental it is, my expectations are now set very low.

Really hope the fat annoying kid gets killed.

Aidric · 11-02-2020 10:30PM

adox wrote: »

Anyone else watched The Devil Next Door?

I thought it was pretty good and didn’t outstay it’s welcome in its 5 episode format, unlike some of their recent documentaries.

I’m old enough to remember the 80s but just don’t remember this case at all.

The Jewish defence lawyer was one strange fish.

Watched it today. One of the most honest and gripping documentaries I've watched in years. Despite the flaws in the prosecution there was something definitely off about his demeanor in court. How could he sit through that horrifying testimony without showing any emotion? He also seemed to revel in the public attention his trial brought. To me that would be a red flag, someone who loves attention.

Basq · 11-02-2020 11:58PM

Re: The Stranger..

.. so the

alpaca decapitation really meant absolutely nothing in the grand scheme of things?

:rolleyes:

It really wasn't all that good, was it?

peteeeed · 12-02-2020 10:02AM

Hostiles
After a long career battling the Cheyenne, a U.S. Army captain is ordered to safely escort the tribe's most influential chief to his Montana homeland.

To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You
Lara Jean is officially Peter's girlfriend, so everything should be perfect, right? But feelings grow complicated when an old crush reenters her life.

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shrapnel222 · 12-02-2020 10:40AM

Basq wrote: »

Re: The Stranger..

.. so the
alpaca decapitation really meant absolutely nothing in the grand scheme of things?

:rolleyes:

It really wasn't all that good, was it?

agreed. really poor tbh

tigger123 · 12-02-2020 10:46AM

johnny_ultimate wrote: »

One of the unheralded (if often theoretical) benefits of streaming is how much more accessible it can make film - including film history. I’ve often been deeply critical of Netflix in that regard: their back catalogue of classic / independent / world / even American cinema is woefully lacking, given the money at their disposal. But sometimes things work out, and so many Ghibli films being easily available to such a wide audience is an unambiguously good thing as far as I’m concerned. If people out there get as much joy out of the films as I’ve gotten over the years thanks to Netflix accessibility, that’s a wonderful thing

Completely agree re streaming. For years when you were renting or buying a film or album, it was a calculated risk about whether you would like it or not, and that influenced your choice.

With film and music streaming services, there is no risk as you're paying a sub. Consequently, you can try anything you like. I think it's one if the main reasons a lot of people just listen to everything these days. It's all gone post genre

Man Vs ManUre · 12-02-2020 11:34AM

Hi stiles is worth a watch, it’s a decent Christian Bale western.

Tired Gardener · 12-02-2020 11:52AM

Finished The Stranger... absolute crap. How shows like this get made and have well known actors is a mystery.

Watched Horse Girl, that was a very enjoyable film. Alison Brie can play manic quite well. She has the large frantic eyes to really sell it.

alchemist33 · 12-02-2020 11:54AM

Tired Gardener wrote: »

Started The Stranger a few days ago. Think I am on episode 5, given how over the top and coincidental it is, my expectations are now set very low.

Really hope the fat annoying kid gets killed.

I'm six episodes in, but think he's quite funny

2smiggy · 12-02-2020 11:59AM

Mam of 4 wrote: »

It is worth watching , the rest of the episodes mainly focus on his dedication (fuelled by grief imo ) to save other young people from dying of OxyContin addiction , by going after the big pharma and unscrupulous Doctors .

finished it, really picks up after the first episode. really worth watching

santana75 · 12-02-2020 12:03PM

Has anybody watched "Maradona in Mexico "?
Only just heard about it but haven't started it yet.
Is it any use?

simonw · 12-02-2020 12:07PM

santana75 wrote: »

Has anybody watched "Maradona in Mexico "?
Only just heard about it but haven't started it yet.
Is it any use?

I thought it was great, you really get invested in the team

Man Vs ManUre · 12-02-2020 01:14PM

Narcos Mexico 2 arriving tomorrow. Hope it’s better than Mexico 1 which wasn’t as good as the Colombia seasons.

Gloomtastic! · 12-02-2020 01:59PM

Man Vs ManUre wrote: »

Hostiles is worth a watch, it’s a decent Christian Bale western.

FYP

peteeeed · 13-02-2020 09:21AM

Narcos: Mexico season 2

Dragon Quest Your Story
Luca follows in his father's footsteps to rescue his mother from evil Ladja. Finding the heavenly hero who wields the Zenithian sword is his only hope.

Love Is Blind season 1
Nick and Vanessa Lachey host this social experiment where single men and women look for love and get engaged, all before meeting in person.

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2smiggy · 13-02-2020 10:47AM

peteeeed wrote: »

Narcos: Mexico season 2

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Stone Deaf 4evr · 13-02-2020 11:42AM

peteeeed wrote: »

Narcos: Mexico season 2

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Excellent, just finished S2 of lost in space, so that's the next on the menu I think.

Mr E · 13-02-2020 11:49AM

Basq wrote: »

Re: The Stranger..

.. so the
alpaca decapitation really meant absolutely nothing in the grand scheme of things?

:rolleyes:

It really wasn't all that good, was it?

I liked it and thought it wrapped up pretty well (for the most part).
It was an interconnected collection of mysteries with a few loose ends, but I can live with those.

I read an interview with Harlan Coben yesterday and he said he didn't think there would be a second season. It's a complete story as it is.

I suspect Netflix are looking at his back catalogue of books though... this has been a huge success for them.

FunLover18 · 13-02-2020 01:28PM

Watched To All The Boys: PS I Still Love You last night, not as good as the first one but still delightfully charming.

DavyD_83 · 13-02-2020 02:04PM

Mr E wrote: »

I liked it and thought it wrapped up pretty well (for the most part).
It was an interconnected collection of mysteries with a few loose ends, but I can live with those.

I read an interview with Harlan Coben yesterday and he said he didn't think there would be a second season. It's a complete story as it is.

I suspect Netflix are looking at his back catalogue of books though... this has been a huge success for them.

I don't think I'll bother with the next Harlan Coben's whatever to be honest.
Safe and The Stranger both seemed kinda intriguing to start, just turned into a mish-mash of open questions and had no real pay off or satisfactory resolution imo.
I only have the stranger a chance cos I thought they might have avoided the same problems as Safe and lived up to the potential. But seems this is just Coben's style (assuming they are true to the books) so I'm out.

It's definitely no Prime Suspect or the likes

Hercule Poirot · 13-02-2020 02:50PM

DavyD_83 wrote: »

I don't think I'll bother with the next Harlan Coben's whatever to be honest.
Safe and The Stranger both seemed kinda intriguing to start, just turned into a mish-mash of open questions and had no real pay off or satisfactory resolution imo.
I only have the stranger a chance cos I thought they might have avoided the same problems as Safe and lived up to the potential. But seems this is just Coben's style (assuming they are true to the books) so I'm out.

It's definitely no Prime Suspect or the likes

I've watched Safe and thought it was cack - I've read two of his novels and thought they were cack

Both the show and the novels have the same problem, the twists are too far out there and the resolution usually leaves more questions than it answers - so I think you are right when you say that its Coben's writing style across the board

All that being said, I probably will watch The Stranger because it will be a soft program to pass the evenings during that gap between programs I actually want to watch

alchemist33 · 13-02-2020 03:24PM

It'a going to be weird watching Narcos Mexico 2 at the same time as Maradona in Sinaloa. I'll be expecting DEA agents to arrest Diego at any moment!

peteeeed · 13-02-2020 06:07PM

https://twitter.com/netflixuk/status/1227985801008623618?s=21

d51984 · 13-02-2020 08:37PM

Just finished Safe, struggled to finish it, wasn't the best. The stranger was alright. Went on a Ricky Gervais binge, watched Derek and the afterlife enjoyed both.

Waiting on the latest season on Line of Duty. Any idea if House of cards will ever be updated or has it been scrapped?

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