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

ShineOn7

Looks like Westworld is a non runner based off feedback in the other thread and my own research elsewhere

I'm looking for a show that totally sucks you in and distracts you from the outside world. I'm going to be doing Udemy courses and other projects during the day, but a riveting TV show in bed at night would be useful so my mind doesn't start overthinking things

Some of my all time favs (to give you an idea of taste) would include Breaking Bad, The West Wing and Lost (my top 3) and The Leftovers, The Shield, Line Of Duty (and similar UK Dramas like Happy Valley, Broadchurch etc) and Sopranos also impressed me

Watchmen was suggested as it was made by a Lost/Leftovers writer, but is it Marvel/DC World typical stuff? They normally aren't my kinda thing. I find the whole Marvel/Avengers "universe" a bit tedious

The Wire:

This is a "hmmmm, maybe" to re-try. I watched one season years ago and didn't understand the hype at all. I much preferred The Shield

Homeland:

Tried the first season and - again - couldn't see what the fuss was all about

Game Of Thrones:

Watched all seasons bar the last one. I'll have to get around to completing it just because. But I believe it's a brutal last season :pac:

Chernobyl:

Tried an episode when exhausted on a flight so I think it affected my thoughts on it. Might try again. It has excellent reviews

Peaky Blinders:

Heard it starts strong but drops in quality

That's just some off the top of my head. I'll say if I've seen any other show when they're mentioned

I'm looking for that show where you're having a crap, stressful day (like many of us are currently) but then you think to yourself "at least there's Show X to look forward to later"

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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.

[Deleted User]

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..

Samuel T. Cogley

Oh forgot to mention The Night Manager if not already seen

somesoldiers

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

JayRoc

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 !!!

el Fenomeno

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

Never heard of it before a few days ago.

somesoldiers

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

[Deleted User]

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.

barney shamrock

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

Rows Grower

barney shamrock wrote: »

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

Very reliable, good warranty.

ShineOn7

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

[Deleted User]

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 ?

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

beertons

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

CastorTroy

For light hearted, Psych is a great show

ShineOn7

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

ixoy

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'.

CastorTroy

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

GreeBo

Halt catch fire is a great watch.

lawred2

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?

Mantis Toboggan

lawred2 wrote: »

Where can that be watched?

Sky Atlantic

lawred2

Mantis Toboggan wrote: »

Sky Atlantic

Weird. Not coming up for me on nowtv

Samuel T. Cogley

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.

ShineOn7

GreeBo wrote: »

Halt catch fire is a great watch.

Had a look of the premise there. Sounds great

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.

GreeBo

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:)

ShineOn7

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?

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.

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.

AMKC

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.