Favourite TV Series

Discussion in 'Taylor's Tittle-Tattle - General Banter' started by NathWFC, Mar 20, 2010.

Tags:
  1. HappyHornet24

    HappyHornet24 Crapster

    Staff Member
    Joined:
    May 7, 2013
    Messages:
    8,887
    Likes Received:
    3,669
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Gender:
    Female
    Location:
    Hampshire
    Going to start watching this tonight. Re-watched the film last night - even though it's a touch dated and the special effects are obviously nothing compared with today, it still creeps me out.
     
  2. HappyHornet24

    HappyHornet24 Crapster

    Staff Member
    Joined:
    May 7, 2013
    Messages:
    8,887
    Likes Received:
    3,669
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Gender:
    Female
    Location:
    Hampshire
    Watched. Hooked. Love the way the series has twisted where our sympathies lie at the outset (this comment will only mean something to those who have seen the film).
     
  3. Halfwayline

    Halfwayline Reservist

    Joined:
    Nov 16, 2012
    Messages:
    4,627
    Likes Received:
    1,977
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Occupation:
    Advertising
    Location:
    Stanmore
    Really want to watch narcos but don't have the time to stream. I have a Amazon fire stick with kodi installed - is there a way to download the series and watch offline?
     
  4. Otter

    Otter Gambling industry insider

    Joined:
    Jun 27, 2014
    Messages:
    16,468
    Likes Received:
    5,233
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    Watford
    Just sign up to NetFlix, the first month is free anyway. If you manage to watch it all in a month then you can cancel.
     
  5. reids

    reids First Team

    Joined:
    Jan 4, 2013
    Messages:
    16,177
    Likes Received:
    9,864
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    Harrow
    And i'd be amazed if you didn't watch both series in a couple of weeks it's that good!
     
  6. Halfwayline

    Halfwayline Reservist

    Joined:
    Nov 16, 2012
    Messages:
    4,627
    Likes Received:
    1,977
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Occupation:
    Advertising
    Location:
    Stanmore
    ideally would like to watch offline on flights....just don't believe it's possible with Netflix programmes unless anyone knows a way
     
  7. PhilippineOrn

    PhilippineOrn First Team

    Joined:
    Feb 8, 2013
    Messages:
    15,323
    Likes Received:
    1,206
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    Angeles City
    Can`t you just stream and record them while you are asleep or working or something?
     
  8. Optimistichornet

    Optimistichornet Penguin Assassin

    Joined:
    Apr 14, 2009
    Messages:
    17,101
    Likes Received:
    2,970
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Occupation:
    Vet
    Location:
    Deepest Darkest Devon
    loving westworld.
     
  9. hornetgags

    hornetgags McMuff's lovechild

    Joined:
    Aug 31, 2008
    Messages:
    15,102
    Likes Received:
    2,811
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Ash vs The Evil Dead season 2 is on the 3rd episode (I watch it on Kodi)

    Absolutely love it!!!
     
  10. Vicarage Road

    Vicarage Road Reservist

    Joined:
    Mar 6, 2007
    Messages:
    4,290
    Likes Received:
    918
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    the ESSO garage
    Only two episodes in and I'm hooked. Best thing I've seen in years
     
  11. cyaninternetdog

    cyaninternetdog Forum Hippie

    Joined:
    Feb 7, 2007
    Messages:
    15,722
    Likes Received:
    3,346
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    Tyne And Wear
    Mr. Robot is amazing.
     
  12. HappyHornet24

    HappyHornet24 Crapster

    Staff Member
    Joined:
    May 7, 2013
    Messages:
    8,887
    Likes Received:
    3,669
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Gender:
    Female
    Location:
    Hampshire
    Can I please add my name to the 'Westworld' fan club? Love it, even though I'm a bit squeamish so have to get Mr HH to give me a commentary on some of the nastier bits! Only thing I don't like is the fact that each episode seems to fly by and I then have to wait a week for the next one. If you haven't yet done so, watch it; you'll be hooked.
     
  13. Jimmy2shoes

    Jimmy2shoes First Year Pro

    Joined:
    Oct 18, 2014
    Messages:
    720
    Likes Received:
    1
    Trophy Points:
    18
    My feelings are the opposite regarding the pace from the first two episodes.

    I can see the need for it, as it will be across 10 hours rather than the 90 minutes of the film.

    Saying that I am enjoying it, Ed Harris is a maniac.
     
  14. Hornpete

    Hornpete Squad Player

    Joined:
    Oct 3, 2008
    Messages:
    7,343
    Likes Received:
    3,962
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Is it worth watching Westworld the film before the tv show?
     
  15. hornetgags

    hornetgags McMuff's lovechild

    Joined:
    Aug 31, 2008
    Messages:
    15,102
    Likes Received:
    2,811
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Only for the concept of the series.

    Basically, guests pay to go on holiday role playing games, in this example, you pay to go to the wild west and have a story line where you can take on bandits who are robots but can't shoot back. IIRC correctly, there was also Romanworld and I think one other.

    However, something goes wrong and the robot's safety protocols short circuit and start hunting humans.

    Yul Brynner was a robot who 'turned' - it's a classic film and would recommend watching it as a standalone, the sequel wasn't as good
     
  16. oxhey67

    oxhey67 Squad Player

    Joined:
    Jan 19, 2008
    Messages:
    5,348
    Likes Received:
    1,923
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Occupation:
    -
    Westlife?
     
  17. HappyHornet24

    HappyHornet24 Crapster

    Staff Member
    Joined:
    May 7, 2013
    Messages:
    8,887
    Likes Received:
    3,669
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Gender:
    Female
    Location:
    Hampshire
    Agree with Hornetgags - ie you don't need to watch it to understand the series, but it's worth watching because it's a classic. Can't comment on the sequel as I've not seen it. One thing I would say - in episode 1, the Ed Harris character is a clever twist on expectations for those who have watched the film.

    Jimmy - I know what you mean about the pace. I didn't mean the episodes fly by because they are really fast paced, more because I enjoy them so much.
     
  18. El distraído

    El distraído Johnny Foreigner

    Joined:
    Aug 22, 2009
    Messages:
    18,683
    Likes Received:
    1,333
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    London
    Finding myself really enjoying First Dates on Channel 4.
     
  19. La_tempesta_cielo_68

    La_tempesta_cielo_68 First Team

    Joined:
    Jul 16, 2012
    Messages:
    24,451
    Likes Received:
    5,863
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    Somerset
    Westworld best thing on TV atm by a country mile
     
  20. inayellowshirt

    inayellowshirt From the other place

    Joined:
    Feb 23, 2007
    Messages:
    7,459
    Likes Received:
    99
    Trophy Points:
    48
    Location:
    Gloryhorn's server room
    Octopuss.. its got 12 legs and its not a fish.. its a mammal :rant:
     
  21. Optimistichornet

    Optimistichornet Penguin Assassin

    Joined:
    Apr 14, 2009
    Messages:
    17,101
    Likes Received:
    2,970
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Occupation:
    Vet
    Location:
    Deepest Darkest Devon
    wow episode 3 of westworld is awesome. already cant wait for next week.
     
  22. Fitz

    Fitz Squad Player

    Joined:
    Jan 14, 2007
    Messages:
    13,213
    Likes Received:
    74
    Trophy Points:
    48
    Occupation:
    Endless Summer
    Location:
    Los Angeles
    Home Page:
    Yeah, it's a strong series so far.
     
  23. Cassetti's Beard

    Cassetti's Beard First Team

    Joined:
    Aug 19, 2007
    Messages:
    17,248
    Likes Received:
    3,523
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Enjoying Westworld very much, looks like it's going to be HBO's replacement for GoT.

    Started watching Timeless (Been done before but if you're into time travelling and paradoxes etc. it might be the programme for you) and Designated Survivor (Jack Bauer as President) - both alright, nothing too special but worth a watch if your bored.

    Walking Dead back this weekend, hopefully it kicks on a bit now with introduction of Negan.

    Something I really like the look of is Berlin Station, first two episodes are available online - if you get a chance to watch it I'd definitely recommend it, think it could be one of the best series around for a while. Great cast as well.

    From IMDb

     
  24. Moose

    Moose First Team Captain

    Joined:
    Nov 22, 2006
    Messages:
    43,348
    Likes Received:
    13,951
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    In the thick of it
    First of new series of Black Mirror on Netflix very good.
     
  25. wfcmoog

    wfcmoog Tinpot

    Joined:
    Nov 26, 2006
    Messages:
    91,507
    Likes Received:
    23,440
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Occupation:
    thatcher
    Location:
    Right in the mixer
    I'm re-watching Oz. Still very good.
     
  26. Bwood_Horn

    Bwood_Horn Squad Player

    Joined:
    Jul 21, 2010
    Messages:
    14,783
    Likes Received:
    5,236
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Occupation:
    BMS
    Location:
    The 'Wood
    I still think this is the finest TV drama ever produced. Disturbing, stomach-churning, funny and profound in equal measures. Nothing, nothing at all comes close to it.

    A few years ago my sister asked me what I would like for Xmas. I mentioned that a box set of "Rome" would be nice. Being as thick as **** she, of course ****ed this up and got instead the luvvies-in-sheets-athon of "I, Claudius". This sat at the back of a shelf for a couple of years and I only dug it out to give to the kids' school tombola. Just to see how bad it was I put it on at 21h30 - I was still absorbed in it at 06h50 when my alarm went off telling me to get up for work. The narrative is highly addictive and it appears that every single actor in it was involved in some kind of competition to give the performance of a lifetime. This is the only other series that I think is comparable to "Oz" in that it's totally engrossing.
     
  27. hornetgags

    hornetgags McMuff's lovechild

    Joined:
    Aug 31, 2008
    Messages:
    15,102
    Likes Received:
    2,811
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Just watched the season premiere of The Walking Dead...

    Not going to spoil it....
     
  28. fan

    fan slow toaster

    Joined:
    Nov 22, 2006
    Messages:
    22,723
    Likes Received:
    355
    Trophy Points:
    83
    Location:
    lisboa, portugal
    Seinfeld had a nice cameo in this
     
  29. StuBoy

    StuBoy Forum Cad and Bounder

    Joined:
    Oct 16, 2006
    Messages:
    11,304
    Likes Received:
    1,905
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Camberley
    I see Westworld was mentioned earlier. I'm really enjoying this so far!

    The setting of the park reminds me a lot of Red Dead Redemption. I did read that they had actually taken some inspiration from the game for this series.
     
  30. wfcmoog

    wfcmoog Tinpot

    Joined:
    Nov 26, 2006
    Messages:
    91,507
    Likes Received:
    23,440
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Occupation:
    thatcher
    Location:
    Right in the mixer
    I think it sets a lot of benchmarks and we can see echoes of Oz in the Sopranos, the Wire and others. I personally think the Sopranos is the best TV series I've ever seen, bar none, but Oz is right up there.

    I watched it as a teenager and it's stayed with me, which is a true testament to the story arcs and I had to start rewatching. It's aged very well, given that it's nearly 20 years old and is easily worth watching today for any milennials who weren't born or old enough to enjoy it back in the day.
     
  31. Arakel

    Arakel First Team

    Joined:
    Sep 14, 2010
    Messages:
    26,763
    Likes Received:
    8,249
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    Redacted
    The Walking Dead season opener was brutal verging on torture porn.
     
  32. Bwood_Horn

    Bwood_Horn Squad Player

    Joined:
    Jul 21, 2010
    Messages:
    14,783
    Likes Received:
    5,236
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Occupation:
    BMS
    Location:
    The 'Wood
    I've only done two episodes and I'm very impressed by far. I didn't have high hopes for it as there were lots of rumours on the world's 2nd greatest website that the production wasn't a very happy place to work and the results were viewed by everyone as a car crash. Judging by what I've seen it's compelling, intelligent television - I only hope it doesn't start to disappear up its own ar$e like what happened to "Lost".
     
  33. Diamond

    Diamond First Team

    Joined:
    Oct 15, 2011
    Messages:
    17,130
    Likes Received:
    6,367
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Only just got into Walking Dead since getting Amazon Prime. Just started season 2 last night. Loving it.
     
  34. Bwood_Horn

    Bwood_Horn Squad Player

    Joined:
    Jul 21, 2010
    Messages:
    14,783
    Likes Received:
    5,236
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Occupation:
    BMS
    Location:
    The 'Wood
    Funny that, the Sopranos I just stopped watching (dunno why) and I thought "The Wire" was very good (oddly enough it took me three goes to get into it and I only watched it because I was an external examiner on someone's dissertation entitled something like "Identity Expressed in 'The Wire'". I only got into Oz as it was shown on Lithuanian TV (starting on the 2nd series for some reason) at stupid o'clock and only for about 5 episodes before it was taken off. When I returned to the UK I had to get the discs from the US and when I put them on my wife starting asking questions about whether I was hiding "...prison rape fantasies..." from her - that was until she sat and watched an episode. "Oz" actually has my favourite amazon 1-star review of all time:

    (A review that's only just beats the one from the idiot who bought the complete "Monkey" (as in "Aaaah Pigsy....") who thought he was buying "The Monkees").

    Actually I want to add to my list of "Oz" and "I, Claudius" - the first series of "The Leftovers" was what I can only describe as flawless television. The second series suffered from Ye Olde Not-As-Good-As-The-First syndrome, but it was still very good. The third and final season is next year.

    Anything by Jonathan Meades is essential viewing in my household it just as shame that when they made this they bottled out (or couldn't afford the music rights most likely) of putting everything he's made in it (it's still well worth £13 of anyone's money).
     
  35. wfcmoog

    wfcmoog Tinpot

    Joined:
    Nov 26, 2006
    Messages:
    91,507
    Likes Received:
    23,440
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Occupation:
    thatcher
    Location:
    Right in the mixer
    I really had to persevere through the first season of the Wire. It was finally, when on holiday and I took the box set that I had to plough through, for want of anything else to do after 6pm, once the kids were asleep and, not wanting to do a McCann, I had to sit and pass time in the hotel room before sleep.

    Once I got into it, it began to get better and better.

    Sopranos, for me, was just a joy, right from the start. There were one or two "experimental" episodes which dragged (dream episodes) but overall, it was exceptional.

    I do find that the monologues from Augustus are a bit tiresome and don't really add anything, apart from trying to tie together the theme of each episode, but the rest of the drama is good enough to make them worth suffering/ff through.
     

Share This Page