Bob The Badger Posted October 12, 2023 Share Posted October 12, 2023 1 hour ago, BucksRam said: Since I'm here I thought I'd chuck in a couple I'm watching: Slow Horses (Apple) - a bit slow (sic) to this one but brilliant IMO, about a group of cast out MI5 spooks. Only watched S1 so far, and hoping S2 doesn't disappoint. Great cast, especially Gary Oldman. Invasion (Apple) - Sci-Fi - more about the people than the aliens - enjoying this too, currently on S2E8. Has had mixed reviews (some saying too slow paced) but I don't think so. The Long Shadow (ITV/ITVX) - Focuses on the victims of The Ripper attacks of the 70s including some pretty bigoted views on women and highlighting the police's many failings . Compelling TV and def worth a watch. I thought Slow Horse was no more than pretty good, but Gary Oldman was phenomenal and it's worth watching just for him. If he doesn't win a BAFTA for that I'll be astounded. Comrade 86 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BucksRam Posted October 12, 2023 Share Posted October 12, 2023 Just now, Bob The Badger said: I thought Slow Horse was no more than pretty good, but Gary Oldman was phenomenal and it's worth watching just for him. If he doesn't win a BAFTA for that I'll be astounded. Agree he is outstanding Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chester40 Posted October 14, 2023 Share Posted October 14, 2023 On 12/10/2023 at 18:35, Bob The Badger said: I thought Slow Horse was no more than pretty good, but Gary Oldman was phenomenal and it's worth watching just for him. If he doesn't win a BAFTA for that I'll be astounded. Three episodes in. I'm not all-over the Gary Oldman angle but agree he does add a touch of class. Suppose it's like 'Spooks' but much better or '24' but not American. Some of the witty, snipey comments are very funny but not sure if they will start to grate. Good watch so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ketteringram Posted October 14, 2023 Share Posted October 14, 2023 53 minutes ago, Chester40 said: Three episodes in. I'm not all-over the Gary Oldman angle but agree he does add a touch of class. Suppose it's like 'Spooks' but much better or '24' but not American. Some of the witty, snipey comments are very funny but not sure if they will start to grate. Good watch so far. They started grating with me almost from the start. 😀 I watched both seasons, and even though overall I enjoyed them, I thought the endings of both were awful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comrade 86 Posted October 16, 2023 Share Posted October 16, 2023 (edited) I liked Slow Horses quite a lot. Series 2 I thought was a step up too, but as Bob has alluded to, Oldman was made for this role (or vice versa) and that's enough to keep me hooked. Edited October 16, 2023 by Comrade 86 illiterate Anag Ram 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaspode Posted October 16, 2023 Share Posted October 16, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, Comrade 86 said: I liked Slow Horses quite a lot. Series 2 I thought was a step up too, but as Bob has alluded to, Oldman was made for this role (or vice versa) and that's enough to keep me hooked. Mick Herron has written a dozen or so books in the ’slow horses’ series - highly recommended. Have to say they’ve done a cracking job converting them for tv - though Oldman (as brilliant as he is) isn’t quite unpleasant enough (and doesn’t fart as much) to match the character in the books…. Edited October 16, 2023 by Gaspode Comrade 86 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comrade 86 Posted October 16, 2023 Share Posted October 16, 2023 1 minute ago, Gaspode said: Mick Herron has written a dozen or so books in the ’slow horses’ series - highly recommended. Have to say they’ve done a cracking job converting them for tv - though Oldman (as brilliant as he is) isn’t quite unpleasant enough (and doesn’t fart as much) to match the character in the books…. He's still pretty grim, mind! 😂 Didn't know the series is an adaptation and might give one a go. Loved the genre since I was about 10 when my mum introduced me to Fleming and Le Carre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NottsRam Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 On 08/10/2023 at 10:38, Bob The Badger said: Top Boy final season. Two decades late getting into the brilliant The Sopranos meant we're a tad late getting into this. But, (top) boy was it worth the wait: Colin Todd/10. It may be my favourite British drama of all time. Totally unapologetic with breathtakingly realistic dialogue (we watched the last two episodes with subtitles on and then still had to look up some words), and brilliantly paced. Sparkling script Fabulous acting and plotlines that have no reason to be there other than life is like that, weird. Unlike Succession and Gomorrah, the ending didn't disappoint either. I cannot believe that going back into The Sopranos seems a bit anti-climactic. Just finished this morning, wow, what a brilliant last season. Some terrific acting and great characters made it sooooooo real. Gonna miss it that's for sure. Loved the ending too which is normally a big let down. Clough and Taylor/10 for me. Now up there with Gomorrah as my all time faves. Comrade 86 and Bob The Badger 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mostyn6 Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 Cannot recall seeing it mentioned, but I'm currently halfway through The Long Shadow . Itvx Enjoyable dramatisation of the Yorkshire ripper Steve How Hard? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anag Ram Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 1 hour ago, Mostyn6 said: Cannot recall seeing it mentioned, but I'm currently halfway through The Long Shadow . Itvx Enjoyable dramatisation of the Yorkshire ripper Was very good but perhaps not enjoyable. Sometimes stories like that one make me sad on behalf of men. The surviving victims were treated appallingly. Comrade 86 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mostyn6 Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 1 minute ago, Anag Ram said: Was very good but perhaps not enjoyable. Sometimes stories like that one make me sad on behalf of men. The surviving victims were treated appallingly. I get this and agree, but I found the quality and delivery enjoyable if not the subject matter. A lot of the best TV is difficult to watch. True Detective S1 as another example. Anag Ram 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BucksRam Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 22 hours ago, Anag Ram said: Was very good but perhaps not enjoyable. Sometimes stories like that one make me sad on behalf of men. The surviving victims were treated appallingly. Fully agree. Great TV but not at all enjoyable. Mix of sadness and incredulity but mainly anger at the blinkered ineptitude shown by those in charge. Anag Ram 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chester40 Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 Boiling Point: Watched one episode- hated it. ( @Comrade 86😉) Just noisy, shouty, self satisfied and pointless. Know I'm massively swimming against the tide with this take, but I really couldn't see any point in carrying on. CBRammette 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 I used to love a sick day, watching Doctors on BBC1. Thirteen years of Tory rule means I can't even get to see a fictional doctor, nevermind a real one. Mostyn6, Stive Pesley, Eddie and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i-Ram Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 1 hour ago, Chester40 said: Boiling Point: Watched one episode- hated it. ( @Comrade 86😉) Just noisy, shouty, self satisfied and pointless. Know I'm massively swimming against the tide with this take, but I really couldn't see any point in carrying on. Boiling Point or Comrade 86? Bob The Badger, Gaspode, Chester40 and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anag Ram Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 8 hours ago, Rev said: I used to love a sick day, watching Doctors on BBC1. Thirteen years of Tory rule means I can't even get to see a fictional doctor, nevermind a real one. Need to see one quick judging by that wheelbarrow. Rev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archied Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 On 24/09/2023 at 00:26, Comrade 86 said: Not watched yet it as I think his old man is going to fry my turnips. Proper weapon. He most definitely will but worth a watch , doesn’t let you know if r Hatton has made up with Graham , very sad if not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaspode Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 55 minutes ago, Anag Ram said: Need to see one quick judging by that wheelbarrow. Some might say unfeasibly large..... Rev and Eddie 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob The Badger Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 Thought we'd have a break between seasons 3 and 4 of The Sopranoes and check out Bodies. Watched the first episode last night, and it was a bit pants. I've seen too many good series over the last few years that started off poorly, but I'm curious to know what others thought. I think the incredibly mediocre acting after The Sopranoes bugged me the most. Oh, and the final scene when she got out of her futuristic car and the robotic AI voice asked her if she was ok. AI sounds better than that now so I doubt it will be worse in 30 years. A question about Boiling Point. Is it just a remake of the movie, which I thought was great. Or is it a prequel, or just based on the idea? Not sure I want to watch a remake of something I've watched in the last year or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anag Ram Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 38 minutes ago, Bob The Badger said: Thought we'd have a break between seasons 3 and 4 of The Sopranoes and check out Bodies. Watched the first episode last night, and it was a bit pants. I've seen too many good series over the last few years that started off poorly, but I'm curious to know what others thought. I think the incredibly mediocre acting after The Sopranoes bugged me the most. Oh, and the final scene when she got out of her futuristic car and the robotic AI voice asked her if she was ok. AI sounds better than that now so I doubt it will be worse in 30 years. A question about Boiling Point. Is it just a remake of the movie, which I thought was great. Or is it a prequel, or just based on the idea? Not sure I want to watch a remake of something I've watched in the last year or so. Agree with you. Thought it was an interesting concept but my wife and I agreed we weren’t gripped or convinced by it at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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