The "Anybody watching this series?" thread [read mod note in OP]

cdgalwegian · 11-09-2022 11:18am #1

Post here if you want: a) to request to see if a thread has already been started, but you couldn't find it - considering the rubbish search function here, and b) to see if there is enough interest in a series you've started watching to warrant starting a new thread.

So if you can't find a thread, ask here about it, and others can paste a link if a thread already exists. If there is no thread, responses can be gauged to see if it's worth starting a new thread.

Mod: because this is a generalised thread that'll contain a lot of shows many people might still be watching, do NOT post Spoilers for the shows - and if you do, please put spoiler formatting on the text.

Slydice · 11-09-2022 5:06pm

The Thread for the TV show "From" before anyone asks 🙂:

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058219752/from-us-pace-epix-spoilers

On a good day, any search engine will struggle with that name.

Back in the olden search engine days, words called "stop words" would be ignored by the engines. Stuff like "the", "a", "an" etc.

I'd be pretty sure "From" is probably one of em. Not sure how search engines deal with em nowadays but something to be aware of..

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stop_word

cdgalwegian · 13-09-2022 9:28am

Can't see a thread for Halo - its on Paramount+. TV adaptations of video-games tend to be pretty dire, but reviews seem to be pretty positive. Watched the first episode, and pleasantly surprised with its potential. Anyone seen much of it?

CastorTroy · 13-09-2022 9:33am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058218134/halo-us-pace-paramount-spoilers

Halo thread. Never played the games before watching but liked it.

adelcrowsmel · 13-09-2022 9:35am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119610907#Comment_119610907

Same, I'm half way in and it's not bad at all...knew nothing about the game going into it either.

cdgalwegian · 17-09-2022 9:14am

This looks interesting. Anyone given it a look yet?

Slydice · 17-09-2022 6:02pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119629728#Comment_119629728

I don't think there's a thread yet. I saw the trailer and thought it looked well made and probably has a decent story to follow.

cdgalwegian · 18-09-2022 7:18pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119631379#Comment_119631379

https://www.vulture.com/2022/08/mo-netflix-trailer-mo-amer.html

'Mo' star Amer "co-created the show along with Ramy Youssef, a comedian and actor best known for creating the aforementioned Ramy."

I had noticed that 'Mo' was produced by Ramy Youssef, but it's only when I went looking for the 'Mo' trailer that I realized that he's a character from 'Ramy', which I watched and quite liked. So 'Mo' is a spinoff from 'Ramy'.... I'm trying to track it down now.

The Black Oil · 20-09-2022 1:08pm

Far, far too much stuff out there to watch. I've started maybe a dozen threads for Netflix series most of which have no more than 5 replies.

Tempted to cancel Netflix and stick with Apple TV for a while. Also considering a Firestick, we'll see. Find it hard to power through shows due to real life commitments.

donegal_man · 20-09-2022 1:26pm

Have binged this. Very good, nice mix of drama and comedy.

Just hoping there will be a second series/season.

cdgalwegian · 22-09-2022 11:34am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119641493#Comment_119641493

Still trying to track this down.It'll be interesting to compare and contrast with Ramy.

cdgalwegian · 22-09-2022 11:44am

Has any seen 'Newark, Newark'? I watched what I thought was the first 3 episodes on Sky Gold. Turns out there's only 3 episodes.

A couple of recognizable faces there not listed on the blurb. It's the kind of show that goes unnoticed, but I'd recommend trying it out; amusingly annoying characters, but genuinely sweet and funny show.

Tabnabs · 06-10-2022 4:45pm

Just started watching The Righteous Gemstones, has anyone else seen it, is it worth sticking with?

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8634332/

captain dildano · 06-10-2022 6:50pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119709621#Comment_119709621

I really loved the first series, got about half way through season 2 and got a bit bored with it. It has hilarious moments though, the opening with the private jets of Father Son Holy Ghost was a great way to start a show. I love how it absolutely pans these mega rich TV Evangelists. I still can't figure out why so many Americans are taken in by all of that. I will go back and finish season 2 at some point.

gmisk · 06-10-2022 7:53pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119649943#Comment_119649943

I watched this one I really like Morgana Robinson, if was really enjoyable.

It kind of reminded me of something like Stella.

gmisk · 06-10-2022 7:57pm

I have watched the first episode of a new show on channel 4 called I hate you (same guy who created Friday night dinner) some laughs, all available on all4.

The two leads are really good one is Tanya Reynolds from Sex Education.

cdgalwegian · 17-10-2022 1:28pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058265326/munich-games

I quite liked the Eric Bana film (Munich); the story is very interesting. I'll put this on my 'to watch' list.

gmisk · 17-10-2022 1:46pm

Rather enjoying Wreck on BBC three.

It's a trashy thriller, slasher, comedy.

Main guy was in ladhood.

cozar · 18-10-2022 8:57am

Somewhere boy on Channel 4 is excellent. About a boy whose mentally ill father kept him in their house 24/7 told him there were monsters outside. he eventually had to leave and see the real world.

cdgalwegian · 18-10-2022 7:11pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119710387#Comment_119710387

I've watched the first two. I'm not one for browsing on my phone to kill time; this type of 25-minute slot humour fits the bill perfectly instead.

odyssey06 · 18-10-2022 7:13pm

I enjoyed the 10-15 minute episode BBC series State of the Union (Brendan Gleeson) and Stuck (Dylan Moran).

pixelburp · 21-10-2022 2:47pm

Added this as a sticky; thanks @cdgalwegian for starting the thread and suggesting it be a sticky in the first place.

Stephen_Maturin · 21-10-2022 9:44pm

Anyone watching Below Deck?

My girlfriend was watching it but I’m on board now - it’s good **** rubbish tv

21-10-2022 11:55pm

I will never stop banging on about how good Patriot is on any of these threads.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4687882/

Don't watch any clips, it'll ruin it.

cdgalwegian · 22-10-2022 12:02pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119777744#Comment_119777744

No thread then?

I actually passed this over a long time ago with the naffness of the poster, but I remember thinking after a quick look though that it might be worth a look. Looking at the blurb stating that it's an Iran-centred espionage, it immediately pricked up my ears; I've just finished watching the very good Tehran, and I'm on season 3 of the excellent The Bureau (Le Bureau des légendes). The blurb states though that it's a dark comedy, which is a hard thing to pull off.

MoDhuine · 23-10-2022 5:56pm

Ros na Rún

Slydice · 23-10-2022 6:45pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119783699#Comment_119783699

Several results in google for boards.ie. This one seems to be the primary one with over 85 pages of thread at the moment:

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2055689197/ros-na-run

Smaller threads on:

the TV board: https://www.boards.ie/discussion/50924/ros-na-run
the Gaeilge (Irish) board: https://www.boards.ie/discussion/76581/ros-na-run

Danonino. · 24-10-2022 1:01am

Bad Sisters on Apple TV was a treat. Wasn’t expecting to get so invested. Recommended for sure.

mcsean2163 · 24-10-2022 10:26pm

Just started watching the Andy Heasman series. It's too much, feels like I'm tripping. Probably the funniest series since father Ted. Just needs more sound effects.

Slydice · 25-10-2022 1:05am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119785423#Comment_119785423

Thread here:

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058256352/bad-sisters-sharon-horgan-apple-tv

henryjan · 25-10-2022 6:31am

Halo thread.Although I had never played the games before, I like it.

cdgalwegian · 25-10-2022 8:55am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119789824#Comment_119789824

I'm assuming your statement is also an implied request. Link here:

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058218134/halo-us-pace-paramount-spoilers

4Ad · 25-10-2022 9:07am

Astrid: Murder in Paris on Channel 4..A woman with Autism helps the police solve crimes..First part (of 3) was good.

Walter Sobchak III · 26-10-2022 10:22pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119778696#Comment_119778696

The Bureau is excellent. Watched all 5 seasons. Not easily got though.

hart.janis22 · 28-10-2022 12:12pm

Just started watching The Righteous Gemstones

cdgalwegian · 28-10-2022 12:20pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119709621#Comment_119709621

Post #13

blade1 · 28-10-2022 4:27pm

Anyone watching The Old Man.

Jeff Bridges and John Lithgow.

On Disney+ I think.

Just watched ep 1 there and loved it.

Frank Grimes · 28-10-2022 6:54pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119805082#Comment_119805082

I enjoyed it, looking forward to the 2nd season - there's a thread about it here: https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058246105/the-old-man-us-pace-fx-spoilers-jeff-bridges/p1

Larbre34 · 28-10-2022 10:38pm

Is it worth my while starting 'Babylon Berlin' from the beginning?

cdgalwegian · 28-10-2022 11:03pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2057809379/babylon-berlin

Sub-titled, so if you don't mind that, it's a fantastic show. One of my favourites.

Slydice · 29-10-2022 4:49am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119806571#Comment_119806571

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119806678#Comment_119806678

Thread here: https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2057809379/babylon-berlin

I've not been in it or started watching the show but it seemed to have decent reviews.

motley · 29-10-2022 5:52am

Anyone watching Das Boot? Getting to the end of series 3. Not a perfect series but enjoyable enough if you are a fan of the old fashioned war films.

Larbre34 · 29-10-2022 4:34pm

Thanks all

29-10-2022 9:04pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119778696#Comment_119778696

Ah, I think it's just great and no-one knows about it. Superb cast and the score is amazing. Very under watched.

29-10-2022 9:17pm

I'd put it up there with "Friday Night Lights" in terms of really great things that most people haven't watched.

JP Liz V1 · 30-10-2022 11:27pm

I'd recommend The Afterparty, who done it reunion comedy, wide cast

LouiseHarp · 01-11-2022 10:36am

The Bear on Disney +

It gives you all the feelings!

cdgalwegian · 01-11-2022 11:46am

Thanks for the recommendations guys, but this sticky isn't for straightforward recommendations. This one is to double-check (assuming you've checked already, and not asking someone else to do the donkey-work for you) if a thread has already been started - and ask for a link to it (if there is one). For specific recommendations; the sticky is here: https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2055689569/tv-show-recommendations-no-discussion#latest

If it turns out there isn't a thread already, then there's always the option to start one. After posting a query (after an unsuccessful search) - and it's clear there is no thread - is when helpful recommendations (including those to avoid) might come in handy in deciding to set up, or not, a dedicated thread for the series.

The sticky is set up to a first port of call for unsuccessful searches for a series thread, and wondering if someone else is in the same boat, and who might be able to help. Sorry to be such a stickler (boom!). 🙂