New Year...... New TV series

TRS30 · 17-01-2023 6:29pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120120961#Comment_120120961

Thanks for the heads up, was looking at this as well however might give it a miss.

Loughc · 18-01-2023 10:43am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120117762#Comment_120117762

Watched the first episode last night, loved it. It was excellent. It must have a crazy budget as it looked and felt like a movie.

The only negative thing is because I was aware it's based off a Playstation game, and while I never played the game certain scenes especially at the start played out like a cut scene from a game to the point I expected an objective to pop up on screen for me to complete.

Loughc · 24-01-2023 1:09pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120123579#Comment_120123579

Episode 2 equally as good, looking forward to episode 3.

DvB · 24-01-2023 1:31pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120150229#Comment_120150229

Agree. No drop off in quality at all. Good to have something to look forward to each Monday for the next 7 weeks.

TRS30 · 24-01-2023 4:40pm

Just finished 'Generation Kill' on Sky Atlantic. Has 7 episodes about 1 hour each (when you fast forward through all the ads). Is based on the invasion of Iraq from frontline American Marines. Found it good, if you like that kind of thing.

DvB · 24-01-2023 4:56pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120151519#Comment_120151519

Made by the same people that made the Wire, its an excellent piece of TV. Watched it when it first aired which must be at least 10 years ago now...

TRS30 · 24-01-2023 5:37pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120151612#Comment_120151612

Didn't know that. Never watched The Wire....... I know, I know!

CheerLouth · 25-01-2023 11:36am

I've started That 90's Show on Netflix. I'm not fussed...typical remake/follow on...doesn't live up to the original. Episodes are only short though so I'll give it another few before I throw in the towel altogether.

TRS30 · 25-01-2023 12:20pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120154853#Comment_120154853

Is on our list as well (got Netflix for our sins). Pity to hear is not as good as really enjoyed the original.

odyssey06 · 25-01-2023 12:23pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120154853#Comment_120154853

There's a detailed review of it here from the TV thread for it.

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120140633#Comment_120140633

Loughc · 25-01-2023 1:16pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120154853#Comment_120154853

It's on my list as well to watch, let me know if you crash out completely on it. Time is limited so there's nothing worse than wasting it on sh!te tv.

DvB · 26-01-2023 9:52am

I loved the original That 70's show, but have heard very mixed reports on the new 90's one. Will try it at some stage but working through the current season of the crown at the moment so thats our netflix viewing for about another week sorted.

tscul32 · 26-01-2023 7:42pm

I'm a few episodes in. So far it's the nostalgia, for both That 70's Show and for the 90's. I turned 14 in 1990 so lots of going back to my teens in it. Plus fun to see the characters that came back. Saw Fez still acting the same, then watched NCIS after and there's some difference. Between those two and Handy Manny, that guy has covered some quite different stuff.

It's not grabbing me yet, not "dying to see the next episode" but it's very easy watching and perfect for a quick 20 minute, don't tax the brain break. And you gotta love Red and Kitty! Found out that Kurtwood Smith turns 80 this year!!

CheerLouth · 27-01-2023 11:41am

Finished That 90s Show last night & meh! It's ok, but not great. It's only 10 20 min episodes so it's easily watched and as per @tscul32 I watched it out of nostalgia for That 70s Show. Red & Kitty the best part of it & when the old cast make their cameos (although did not love Ashton Kutchers & Mila Kunis). Didn't feel any real gra for the new kids, they are very disney channel

odyssey06 · 27-01-2023 11:43am

Sounds like someone needs to stitch together a video from That 90s show of just the "Red & Kitty Show" :)

Loughc · 06-02-2023 10:31pm

That 90s show was renewed for a season two so it must have had serious viewership.

Loughc · 06-02-2023 10:32pm

Extraordinary on Disney plus is very very good.

It’s like The Boys meets Derry Girls. Episodes are short so it’s a very easy watch that doesn’t require much time commitment.

tscul32 · 06-02-2023 10:59pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120209476#Comment_120209476

A few episodes in. Good fun so far.

TRS30 · 07-02-2023 11:09am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120209476#Comment_120209476

Sounds good, will add it to the list.

DvB · 28-02-2023 3:36pm

https://www.joe.ie/movies-tv/gavin-and-stacey-stars-return-barry-island-new-show-769383

for any Gavin and Stacey fans, this might be worth a watch.

DvB · 09-03-2023 11:34am

GBBO stand up to cancer celeb specials starting sunday 19th March

Loughc · 09-03-2023 2:20pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120333914#Comment_120333914

Ross from friends....

We were on a BAKE OFF!!! (Couldn't resist!)

Posy · 09-03-2023 9:24pm

😂😂😂

DvB · 19-03-2023 8:31pm

15 minute warning for celebrity bake off on channel 4.

DvB · 28-03-2023 12:41pm

Sundays Bake off was only okay. 1 of the contestants I find extremely irritating so was struggling to get my usual level of enjoyment out of the celeb ones.

pigtail33 · 28-03-2023 2:17pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120410711#Comment_120410711

Ah yes, I know exactly who you mean. She likes to make any show she's in all about her. Surely she must be running out of 'Celebrity' Reality TV shows at this stage??

DvB · 02-04-2023 7:21pm

20 minute warning for celeb SU2C bake off on channel 4.

Normally love these so hoping normal service is resumed after an indifferent one last week.

Posy · 02-04-2023 8:01pm

Oh, nearly missed this! Thanks DvB! 😊

DvB · 02-04-2023 9:10pm

Enjoyed this tonight. Nice mix of celebs. Showstoppers were pretty poor though still gave me cravings for cake!!

DvB · 16-04-2023 9:29pm

So last of the SU2C celeb bake off specials was on tonight. Next time it's back it'll be the normal one and we'll be close enough to double digits on the countdown.

Looking forward to it anyway, love bake off.

Posy · 17-04-2023 8:10am

I have it recorded (on my VHS player 🤪) so will catch it up during the week.

Can't believe next one back is the REAL one. I won't lie, I am not going to miss the heartbreaking stories in each episode. 😣

DvB · 17-04-2023 8:18am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120486347#Comment_120486347

You & my Mrs both. She has a few tears each & every time they show one.

Loughc · 17-04-2023 9:03pm

Finally finished The Last of Us. Finally caught up. Anyone got any new series recommendations, need something to fill the gap.

odyssey06 · 17-04-2023 9:10pm

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If you like Fleetwood Mac and have Amazon Prime - Daisy Jones and the Six. Set in LA in 70s follows a Fleetwood Mac type band. With original songs by Jackson Browne and Marcus Mumford and Phoebe Bridgers and others.

DvB · 18-04-2023 7:51am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120489260#Comment_120489260

The night agent on netflix is worth a look. we're about half way through it & enjoying it so far.

Loughc · 18-04-2023 10:54pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120490228#Comment_120490228

One episode in and really enjoying it. Good recommendation.

tscul32 · 19-04-2023 1:42pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120490228#Comment_120490228

On episode 4 and enjoying it

Loughc · 20-04-2023 9:17pm

Got back into rewatching the xfiles. Man the early seasons were so good!

pigtail33 · 21-04-2023 10:19am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120501293#Comment_120501293

I used to love The XFiles, it was essential viewing when I was in school! Has it aged well? I'm not sure my adult brain would be able to watch it, absolutely loved it as a teenager though.

Loughc · 22-04-2023 12:55pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120502710#Comment_120502710

You know what I’m only on season 2 but it’s aged very well.

The lack of cgi really helps keep it timeless.

Loughc · 29-05-2023 5:10pm

Back for another recommendation folks, my tv viewing has dried up alot lately, not much on these days.

tscul32 · 30-05-2023 12:10pm

Started watching Fubar (Arnold Schwarzenegger) on netflix. Enjoying it so far.

Loughc · 26-09-2023 9:10pm

Anyone watching strictly this year? Week one was a good standard.

DvB · 26-09-2023 10:09pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121161084#Comment_121161084

We watched it on Sunday,had been busy with the rugby on saturday, good first week.

Posy · 27-09-2023 12:13am

Seems like a decent standard in both Strictly and Bake Off this year!

I noticed on Saturday that Amy Dowden is in the Strictly opening credits, which is a nice touch.

DvB · 27-09-2023 6:48am

Yeah, first week of bake off was decent enough, no obvious standouts like the year we had Jurgen and Guiseppe but no total disasters either. Looking forward to seeing how it plays out.

Loughc · 27-09-2023 9:46am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121161900#Comment_121161900

Yeah bake off looks strong this year so far, no disasters at all and every one of them had a picture perfect looking chocolate fudge raspberry cake.

DvB · 27-09-2023 12:06pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121162556#Comment_121162556

Complete with full raspberry topping!

Posy · 27-09-2023 6:27pm

I loved all the rounds. I find it better when they go back to basics with classic bakes done well.

Better than when the technical is a Tibetian yak butter cheesecake that has everyone scratching their heads!

DvB · 27-09-2023 7:19pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121165617#Comment_121165617

Agree 100%, the international rounds looking for mad stuff that no one had ever heard of were a bit of a disappointment.

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