The best new and returning TV series thread

[FalseBayFC]

Never heard of it. 7 seasons??

It’s quality. Beginning to end.

Yep, one of the best of this kind.

the production was granted permission (a first) to film inside the actual L.A.P.D. Hollywood Station (1358 Wilcox Avenue) where the shooting was done late in the day after most of the detectives had left. Various off-duty police volunteered their time to play extras.

Bosch is saving my life in quarantine. I even play slow jazz in the evenings like him now.

[Brazil]

On Norwegian Netflix. Anyone else like Norsemen. That is a good show! Hilarious. Main character is basically a David Brent of the vikings.

That’s a show I’d recommend if you’re in to silly humour.

Sadly it's been cancelled. It was absolutely brilliant, and the bloke who played Jarl Varg is a comedy genius. The battle scene in the fourth season is fucking hilarious, with the two leaders making their grand declarations to one another and not being able to hear anything because they're too far away, then the berserkers killing and mutilating their own troops because nobody can tell who anyone else is. Probably closer to what happened in battle than how its described in the epics.

On the subject of Archer, is it the eleventh season ever going to make it onto UK Netflix?

[ScarfaceClaw]

On Norwegian Netflix. Anyone else like Norsemen. That is a good show! Hilarious. Main character is basically a David Brent of the vikings.

That’s a show I’d recommend if you’re in to silly humour.

Sadly it's been cancelled. It was absolutely brilliant, and the bloke who played Jarl Varg is a comedy genius. The battle scene in the fourth season is fucking hilarious, with the two leaders making their grand declarations to one another and not being able to hear anything because they're too far away, then the berserkers killing and mutilating their own troops because nobody can tell who anyone else is. Probably closer to what happened in battle than how its described in the epics.

On the subject of Archer, is it the eleventh season ever going to make it onto UK Netflix?

Quite a few of the season 11 episodes were on YouTube in their entirety for a while.

I’ve just finished watching Godless on Netflix. Western, one season, seven episodes. I thought it was very good.

[Gumboot]

On Norwegian Netflix. Anyone else like Norsemen. That is a good show! Hilarious. Main character is basically a David Brent of the vikings.

That’s a show I’d recommend if you’re in to silly humour.

Sadly it's been cancelled.

Noooooo....

[ScarfaceClaw]

On Norwegian Netflix. Anyone else like Norsemen. That is a good show! Hilarious. Main character is basically a David Brent of the vikings.

That’s a show I’d recommend if you’re in to silly humour.

Sadly it's been cancelled.

Noooooo.... :sad:

I thought it finished naturally after the third series. If you watch Lilihammer you’ll most of the actors/actresses in that.

[sturginho]

On Norwegian Netflix. Anyone else like Norsemen. That is a good show! Hilarious. Main character is basically a David Brent of the vikings.

That’s a show I’d recommend if you’re in to silly humour.

Sadly it's been cancelled. It was absolutely brilliant, and the bloke who played Jarl Varg is a comedy genius. The battle scene in the fourth season is fucking hilarious, with the two leaders making their grand declarations to one another and not being able to hear anything because they're too far away, then the berserkers killing and mutilating their own troops because nobody can tell who anyone else is. Probably closer to what happened in battle than how its described in the epics.

On the subject of Archer, is it the eleventh season ever going to make it onto UK Netflix?

Quite a few of the season 11 episodes were on YouTube in their entirety for a while.

I’ve just finished watching Godless on Netflix. Western, one season, seven episodes. I thought it was very good.

Are there any other decent westerns on Netflix/Amazon?

[ScarfaceClaw]

Are there any other decent westerns on Netflix/Amazon?

Note: The Quick and the Dead with Sharon Stone and Russell Crowe isn’t. Still watched it but it was 90 or so minutes I won’t get back.

[Ymx]

Was Westworld any good? Watched a fair bit of season 1. Ed Harris portrayed a very disturbing psychotic character. And recall something about some robots retaining some memories between days. But was all very weird. Last episode when Ed Harris getting some pattern from a skull of someone he just killed.

[ScarfaceClaw]

Was Westworld any good? Watched a fair bit of season 1. Ed Harris portrayed a very disturbing psychotic character. And recall something about some robots retaining some memories between days. But was all very weird. Last episode when Ed Harris getting some pattern from a skull of someone he just killed.

I watched Season 1. Gave up about three episodes into season 2. It didn’t seem to know what it wanted to be or do or say. Got enough on the go so that I’ve not actually gone back to it.

[Ymx]

Anything good from your on the go list?

[tabascoboy]

I quite enjoy Bosch, it's pseudo-noir and the books even more so. As usual full of cliches ( maverick cop at odds with bosses, prefers working alone rather than with a partner, broken marriage, signs of corruption in city government etc ) as are most detective series. Mostly procedural but of course with bursts of action and shoot-outs to stop anyone getting bored, quite immersive all the same.

As for the jazz, Art Pepper comes up quite a lot IIRC also John Coltrane, Frank Morgan...

[ScarfaceClaw]

I quite enjoy Bosch, it's pseudo-noir and the books even more so. As usual full of cliches ( maverick cop at odds with bosses, prefers working alone rather than with a partner, broken marriage, signs of corruption in city government etc ) as are most detective series. Mostly procedural but of course with bursts of action and shoot-outs to stop anyone getting bored, quite immersive all the same.

As for the jazz, Art Pepper comes up quite a lot IIRC

I thought Titus Welliver was excellent in it. It is cliched but what is my these days. It’s very watchable and quite good.

[Raggs]

As someone who'd read most (if perhaps not all) the books, I was a little disappointed that they seem to be closing it here, rather than showing his time with the cold case department. Quite enjoyed those stories.

[sturginho]

Are there any other decent westerns on Netflix/Amazon?

Note: The Quick and the Dead with Sharon Stone and Russell Crowe isn’t. Still watched it but it was 90 or so minutes I won’t get back.

I vaguely remember watching it in the 90s, wasn't very good

[Biffer]

I’ve just watched the first two episodes of The Watch on BBC iPlayer. ‘Inspired by’ the Terry Pratchett characters.

My god it’s awful. Truly, mind bendingly appalling. I can’t put into words just how terrible this is. It’s utterly stinking. Really fucking shite is the opinion I’m trying to get over here.

[Slick]

I’ve just watched the first two episodes of The Watch on BBC iPlayer. ‘Inspired by’ the Terry Pratchett characters.

My god it’s awful. Truly, mind bendingly appalling. I can’t put into words just how terrible this is. It’s utterly stinking. Really fucking shite is the opinion I’m trying to get over here.

Will give it a go

[sockwithaticket]

I’ve just watched the first two episodes of The Watch on BBC iPlayer. ‘Inspired by’ the Terry Pratchett characters.

My god it’s awful. Truly, mind bendingly appalling. I can’t put into words just how terrible this is. It’s utterly stinking. Really fucking shite is the opinion I’m trying to get over here.

I've decided not to even try it, I don't need the paroxysm of rage it's likely to induce.

[Ymx]

Just started Mayans MC. Ok start.

[duke]

I’ve just watched the first two episodes of The Watch on BBC iPlayer. ‘Inspired by’ the Terry Pratchett characters.

My god it’s awful. Truly, mind bendingly appalling. I can’t put into words just how terrible this is. It’s utterly stinking. Really fucking shite is the opinion I’m trying to get over here.

I’m amazed you managed to stick it for more than one episode!

[Bullet]

As someone who'd read most (if perhaps not all) the books, I was a little disappointed that they seem to be closing it here, rather than showing his time with the cold case department. Quite enjoyed those stories.

Read that they are going to continue but as a new series (with same actors) with Bosch as a PI

[Raggs]

As someone who'd read most (if perhaps not all) the books, I was a little disappointed that they seem to be closing it here, rather than showing his time with the cold case department. Quite enjoyed those stories.

Read that they are going to continue but as a new series (with same actors) with Bosch as a PI

It was a while ago I read the books, but I believe that was part of the progression. It was just how Amazon was billing this as Final Season, rather than New Season that made me think it was over. If it's just getting a new name, then that's cool, seems weird though.

[Grandpa]

Just started Mayans MC. Ok start.

I watched the whole first season.... it's not up to the standard of Sons of Anarchy... I doubt I will watch season 2...

[mat the expat]

Are there any other decent westerns on Netflix/Amazon?

A slow-burner, but interesting - News of the World with Tom Hanks is on Netflix

It's good

[Ymx]

Ok, just discovered “Future man” on prime.

It is hilariously brilliant. Starts ok, but gets darker, better as it goes. Just at end of season 1 right now.

Highly recommended.

[Mr Bungle]

Just started Mayans MC. Ok start.

I watched the whole first season.... it's not up to the standard of Sons of Anarchy... I doubt I will watch season 2...

I’ve watched all three seasons. It’s ok. I thought SOA was just ok, too.

[tabascoboy]

As someone who'd read most (if perhaps not all) the books, I was a little disappointed that they seem to be closing it here, rather than showing his time with the cold case department. Quite enjoyed those stories.

Read that they are going to continue but as a new series (with same actors) with Bosch as a PI

It was a while ago I read the books, but I believe that was part of the progression. It was just how Amazon was billing this as Final Season, rather than New Season that made me think it was over. If it's just getting a new name, then that's cool, seems weird though.

There are a few books with Bosch's post LAPD career. The show changes a number of things from the books anyway and incorporates some cases into the series arc rather that outright basing them on one particular book story, which helps keep it a bit more fresh and interesting if you've read the books.

[Yr Alban]

I’ve just watched the first two episodes of The Watch on BBC iPlayer. ‘Inspired by’ the Terry Pratchett characters.

My god it’s awful. Truly, mind bendingly appalling. I can’t put into words just how terrible this is. It’s utterly stinking. Really fucking shite is the opinion I’m trying to get over here.

I've decided not to even try it, I don't need the paroxysm of rage it's likely to induce.

Likewise. What TP’s daughter was saying about it on Twitter was enough to put me off, and the first promo shot of the characters pushed me the rest of the way. Who the F is that? SYBIL? Are you SERIOUS?

Has anyone mentioned Lupin on Netflix? If you don’t mind subtitles (it’s in French) then it is excellent.

[duke]

I’ve just watched the first two episodes of The Watch on BBC iPlayer. ‘Inspired by’ the Terry Pratchett characters.

My god it’s awful. Truly, mind bendingly appalling. I can’t put into words just how terrible this is. It’s utterly stinking. Really fucking shite is the opinion I’m trying to get over here.

I've decided not to even try it, I don't need the paroxysm of rage it's likely to induce.

Likewise. What TP’s daughter was saying about it on Twitter was enough to put me off, and the first promo shot of the characters pushed me the rest of the way. Who the F is that? SYBIL? Are you SERIOUS?

Has anyone mentioned Lupin on Netflix? If you don’t mind subtitles (it’s in French) then it is excellent.

Another big yes for Lupin - we managed to find a dubbed version rather than the subtitles which made it all the more enjoyable as I loathe subtitles

[Ymx]

Just started Mayans MC. Ok start.

I watched the whole first season.... it's not up to the standard of Sons of Anarchy... I doubt I will watch season 2...

I’ve watched all three seasons. It’s ok. I thought SOA was just ok, too.

Yeah, I went cold on it half way through season 1.

[Uncle fester]

I've decided not to even try it, I don't need the paroxysm of rage it's likely to induce.

Likewise. What TP’s daughter was saying about it on Twitter was enough to put me off, and the first promo shot of the characters pushed me the rest of the way. Who the F is that? SYBIL? Are you SERIOUS?

Has anyone mentioned Lupin on Netflix? If you don’t mind subtitles (it’s in French) then it is excellent.

Another big yes for Lupin - we managed to find a dubbed version rather than the subtitles which made it all the more enjoyable as I loathe subtitles

Don't get the hate for subtitles.
There's something to hearing the dialogue in it's original language.

[Ymx]

I’m with you there uncle fester. Dubbed over voices usually ruins shows. Makes it all like bad acting.

[ScarfaceClaw]

I’m with you there uncle fester. Dubbed over voices usually ruins shows. Makes it all like bad acting.

You can change it so that the voices are the original actors.

[Grandpa]

Watching Making a Murderer... I have to keep telling myself this is real life... in particular the deliberate manipulation of a child with learning difficulties... it's like something you thought might happen in a bad movie from the 1950s... but everything about it is disturbing...

[Sandstorm]

The Looming Tower on Amazon. 3 years of Bin Laden & Co leading up to 9/11. Jeff Daniels is very good.
3 episodes in and I'm loving it.

[Cartman]

The Looming Tower on Amazon. 3 years of Bin Laden & Co leading up to 9/11. Jeff Daniels is very good.
3 episodes in and I'm loving it.

Yeah i loved it

[BnM]

Watching Making a Murderer... I have to keep telling myself this is real life... in particular the deliberate manipulation of a child with learning difficulties... it's like something you thought might happen in a bad movie from the 1950s... but everything about it is disturbing...

That was insane, they appealed it a few years ago and the judge rejected it, so interview and statement still stands.

[Grandpa]

Watching Making a Murderer... I have to keep telling myself this is real life... in particular the deliberate manipulation of a child with learning difficulties... it's like something you thought might happen in a bad movie from the 1950s... but everything about it is disturbing...

That was insane, they appealed it a few years ago and the judge rejected it, so interview and statement still stands.

Unless they get solid evidence proving someone else did it (Brendan's brother?) then it's all uphill... but it's comical the way the evidence was presented.

[Gumboot]

Half way through season 3 of Mr Inbetween and still really enjoying it. Great little cameo from Ian Roberts in the first episode - poor Graham!

[sockwithaticket]

Black Flavor Cherry, 8 episode limited series. Popped up out of nowhere on Netflix and I'm really enjoying it. Wannabe director comes to Hollywood, gets screwed out of making her own film and vows revenge on the sleazy film producer responsible. It's a surprisingly bright and breezy horror with a refreshingly casual take on the little bits of witchery that pop up. I hesitate to say magic as that conjures up some really negative connotations of people waving their hands, shitty special effects and characters being incredibly portentous. Where it occurs here it's a lot more tangible and scrungy - mixing things in grubby jars, having to eat and drink questionable looking concoctions. It's exactly the sort of thing I look for and all too infrequently find in an occult film or show.

Finding Ted Lasso series 2 less enjoyable than the first, it's still good, but it's not quite as funny and everyone is so nice all the time it's beginning to feel a bit like an alt- universe of Stepford people.

[Ymx]

Brand new cherry flavour??