What TV are you watching?

[MontyVeda]

I just can't get on with that, as with a lot of Taika Waititi / Jemaine Clement (Conchord were great though!) stuff. I know that style of humour is what some like, it is meant to be a bit, um, purile - but it just doesn't work for me. 🤷‍♂️

I love the WWDITS movie... but the TV series just didn't work for me either. Not sure why as both have the same sense of humour, which like mine, is lame.

 

[LeetleGreyCells]

I've actually had more time than usual to watch TV. It has been difficult to find something to watch without becoming bored.

The best has been a re-watch of Sherlock with Benedict Cumberbatch, Martin Freeman and Mark Gatiss. Excellent show, very enjoyable. I have watched it through twice before though.

The Gift - a Turkish show dubbed into English which seemed promising at the start, but six episodes in and I'm bored silly. Mystery and supernatural.
Immortals - another Turkish show (coincidence) that got switched off after 5 minutes. Vampires apparently, but I didn't get that far.
Hanna - an American show with a British lead with a German accent. The first two seasons were great, the third seems to be nothing new. I'm trying to stick with it as I would like to know what happens next, but it is hard going. Spying, assassination and conspiracies.
Titans - I'm watching this as I type. I generally like the superhero stuff, much preferring DC to Marvel. Half an hour in, I'm enjoying it.

My issue is I can never just sit and watch the TV. I get bored sitting still unless the show or film is exceptionally good, has fully caught my attention and is making me engage. I tend to do other things while watching. Such as posting on CycleChat

 

[Richard A Thackeray]

First hour or so, of 'Queen Of Speed'

A Sky-Arts(?) documentary about the career of Michele Mouton, I've got to her joining FIAT (1979/1980)
I'll probably watch the rest tonight

 

[cyberknight]

house on peacok
babylon 5 on prime

 

[yello]

Colin in Black and White is worth a watch even if you're not aware of Colin Kaepernick's story, and perhaps particularly if you are.

Programs such as this (and Maid, which I think I mentioned earlier) are effective in reshaping your thinking as to what an -ism can look like. We (as in we privileged types) sometimes don't see - or refuse to see - the wood for the trees.

 

[MontyVeda]

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Hanna - an American show with a British lead with a German accent. The first two seasons were great, the third seems to be nothing new. I'm trying to stick with it as I would like to know what happens next, but it is hard going. Spying, assassination and conspiracies.
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I hadn't realised they'd even done a 2nd series. Will have to keep an eye out for it

Recently been watching Doom Patrol (series one)... superhero type stuff... very surreal, somewhat silly but watchable.

 

[LeetleGreyCells]

I hadn't realised they'd even done a 2nd series. Will have to keep an eye out for it

Recently been watching Doom Patrol (series one)... superhero type stuff... very surreal, somewhat silly but watchable.

Yes, I watched season 1 of Doom Patrol. I seem to remember enjoying it. I'm still working my way through season 1 of Titans and enjoying it. The multiple plot lines keep it engaging. I hope season 2 is just as good as well as the upcoming season 3 which is out on 8 December.

 

[yello]

Watched the three-parter Unforgiven by Sally Wainwight last night. As with all Sally Wainwright's stuff that I've seen, it's just head & shoulders above any other domestic drama of recent years. No-one else comes close in portraying life's - and people's - ambiguities. Had me shedding a tear at the end, and I don't. I just don't. Impeccable.

Resurrecting an old post to agree - Sally Wainwright is a superb 'people' writer. I'd not seen Unforgiven and so gave it a watch - and it is very good indeed. It was only brought to my intention because it's been remade as a film (with Sandra Bullock)... and the review I read panned it!

 

[fossyant]

Foundation - binge watched it. Very very slow paced Sci-Fi.

Hawkeye - - enjoying this and ties in nicely with the Marvel story line

 

[MontyVeda]

The Outlaws series one finale didn't disappoint! I can honestly give it a 10/10 score as there's simply nothing i didn't like about it.

Roll on series two!

 

[MontyVeda]

Foundation - binge watched it. Very very slow paced Sci-Fi.

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not started it yet but thanks for the heads up

 

[fossyant]

not started it yet but thanks for the heads up

It's just slow. It's OK though and some stunning visuals.

 

[Richard A Thackeray]

The first episode of the new series of Trucking Hell

Sadly, it's still suffering from the poor editing/continuity & over-excitable narrator

 

[fossyant]

Star Trek Discovery Season 4 is out.

Sadly, it's no longer on Netflix, nor is the back catalogue as it's moving to Paramount + in 2022, and we don't get it in the UK until then.

Plus side, Amazon Prime has the season for £19.99.

 

[AndyRM]

14 Peaks: Nothing is Impossible - 10/10

I know 10 is a bold score, but this documentary about Nims, and friends, efforts to climb the 14 mountains over 8000 feet in 7 months is absolutely unreal.

He's a great presenter and an unreal athlete. His enthusiasm is infectious, the obstacles he overcomes are mind blowing but never overstated, the cinematography is beautiful.

Watch it. You won't be disappointed.