The best new and returning TV series thread

[FalseBayFC]

I tried to watch Yellowstone Season 1 Episode 1 last night but got so enraged by Kevin Costner in the first 10 minutes that I had to quit.

[Openside]

Really enjoyed it. Didn't think my partner would enjoy but she was hooked after the first episode.

That’s one to watch without CMOS as she can’t cope with anything violent. Had PTSD after series 1 of breaking bad

Btw really enjoyed Showtrial.

[ScarfaceClaw]

Am currently midway through season 5 of the wire. McNulty has turned into (more of) an alcoholic douche bag, Bunk is a bit part and Lester’s role seems massively off what he started as. Nowhere near as strong as the other seasons.

It's not as strong as previous seasons but stick with it till the end. The ending montage redeems a lot of it.

Finished it last night. What depressing montage it was. Nothing changes, the cycle of the characters repeating, the kids coming through as the next round of street dealers. The young kid who never really stood a chance becoming the next Bubbles.

It was a very good ending to a very good series. McNulty was still a dick though.

[Uncle fester]

Am currently midway through season 5 of the wire. McNulty has turned into (more of) an alcoholic douche bag, Bunk is a bit part and Lester’s role seems massively off what he started as. Nowhere near as strong as the other seasons.

It's not as strong as previous seasons but stick with it till the end. The ending montage redeems a lot of it.

Finished it last night. What depressing montage it was. Nothing changes, the cycle of the characters repeating, the kids coming through as the next round of street dealers. The young kid who never really stood a chance becoming the next Bubbles.

It was a very good ending to a very good series. McNulty was still a dick though.

The kids storyline is heartbreaking. What galls is that the kid who started from the best position, lucked out and ended up even better off.

And yes, that was the point of the montage and series as a whole.

[Uncle fester]

A review of Wheel of Time.
https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/tv-r ... -1.4732266

[Ymx]

Was waiting for this. But sounds like it’s a flop.

[Line6 HXFX]

All my faves are coming back.
F is for Family (though last season was a bit meh))
Archer.
Lost in Space.

Never seen It is always sunny In Philidelphia before. When Mcleheney took over Wrexham, thought I would see what that and he was all about. He seems like a terrific guy. Watched YouTube vids of him interviewed.
I absolutely loved It is always Sunny.
I am now up to Season 8.
Season 7 was just fucking glorious.
Delightful.
Like the greatest thing I have ever seen.

[Insane_Homer]

Thoroughly enjoyed Foundations.

Dopestick pretty decent, great cast, hard subject.

Final season of The Expanse coming 10 December.

Unfortunately the best thing about Cowboy Beebop was the trailer.

Startrek Discovery pulled 2 days before release has pissed off a lot of fans. total dick move from CBS.

[robmatic]

A review of Wheel of Time.
https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/tv-r ... -1.4732266

The books are utterly generic but that didn't stop them from selling by the metric ton. I will probably watch this when I want something unchallenging.

[Uncle fester]

A review of Wheel of Time.
https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/tv-r ... -1.4732266

The books are utterly generic but that didn't stop them from selling by the metric ton. I will probably watch this when I want something unchallenging.

First few were genuinely excellent but he lost his way very quickly.

[Ymx]

Wheel of time comes across very very low budget in terms of acting and special effects.

[Ymx]

Ok, so no season 4 is being made for Narcos Mexico. ????

[Uncle fester]

Ok, so no season 4 is being made for Narcos Mexico. ????

It has run it's course.

[Ymx]

Was hoping for a rise of Chapo one (the other series on him wasn’t great).

[Uncle fester]

Was hoping for a rise of Chapo one (the other series on him wasn’t great).

Well Narcos have a fairly airbrushed version of him and all the other kingpins so I doubt a continuation of the series would tell you much.

They really did gloss over the havoc the drug war has done to Mexico. The missing girls storyline was about the closest that they got to showing that.

[Ymx]

It’s crazy to think how recent all of this stuff was.

Just clocked this in the news.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-59026214

Colombian drug lord captured

[FalseBayFC]

It’s crazy to think how recent all of this stuff was.

Just clocked this in the news.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-59026214

Colombian drug lord captured

And still going strong in Mexico. This last season was interesting but lacked the excitement of the predecessors I thought.

The war on drugs is a real paradox. Now that synthetic opioids and meth are so entrenched it just makes it more complicated. What if they go ahead with decriminalization/legalization of Fentanyl and Meth possession. I get legalization of weed but can't see how it will end well if they let the opioids go.

My family know exactly when I'm binge watching the latest Narcos because I start muttering Mexican Spanish curse words. Chingar! Puta madre! And then tell them to tranquilo if they say anything.

[Ymx]

I had no idea El Chapo tweeted Trump with a death threat.

[Grandpa]

I had no idea El Chapo tweeted Trump with a death threat.

What did Trump do to avoid it?

[sockwithaticket]

Anybody watched Cowboy Bebop? I don't really know the source material to say whether it's a faithful adaptation, but the first episode was pretty fun.

[Gumboot]

About to watch the 6th and last episode of the latest Korean craziness from Netflix called Hellbound.

A demonic face appears before someone and tells them when they're going to die and that they're bound for hell.

At the appointed time, which could be anything from seconds to years away, three huge supernatural creatures appear and pummel the living shit out of the "sinner" before air-frying them in an apparent demo of the eternal pain they're gonna suffer in hell.

This keeps happening to various "sinners", but also seemingly random blameless people, which understandably leads to a certain amount of public disquiet.

Then things start getting a bit dark and twisted...

[Grandpa]

A demonic face appears before someone and tells them when they're going to die and that they're bound for hell.

At the appointed time, which could be anything from seconds to years away, three huge supernatural creatures appear and pummel the living shit out of the "sinner" before air-frying them in an apparent demo of the eternal pain they're gonna suffer in hell.

That used to be what opposition teams felt about the All Blacks loose trio... ah the good old days...

[weegie01]

A review of Wheel of Time.
https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/tv-r ... -1.4732266

I watched the first 3 episodes to land back to back. I was underwhelmed, though they improved a bit as they progressed.

It is really hard to see where the budget went and everything is broad strokes with jarring notes.

But apart from a pathetic battle scene, episode 4 was a bit better so I'll carry on a bit.

It feels a bit like a collection of greatest hits but all done by a cover band who don't quite get it.

[Insane_Homer]

I was a bit harsh with Cowboy Beebop, got much better after the first eposide.

Hellbound was good, much better than Squid Game.

[tabascoboy]

I was a bit harsh with Cowboy Beebop, got much better after the first eposide.

Have you seen the original anime series?

[Insane_Homer]

I was a bit harsh with Cowboy Beebop, got much better after the first eposide.

Have you seen the original anime series?

yeah, big fan.

[tabascoboy]

I was a bit harsh with Cowboy Beebop, got much better after the first eposide.

Have you seen the original anime series?

yeah, big fan.

I hope the casting for Faye is good, my favourite character

See you, Space Cowboy

[Uncle fester]

Anyone watching Wheel of Time?
Two episodes in. It's a bit shonky in places but I was expecting an unwatchable disaster and it's a good bit away from that.

[sockwithaticket]

Have you seen the original anime series?

yeah, big fan.

I hope the casting for Faye is good, my favourite character

See you, Space Cowboy

It could be shite casting for all I know, but it doesn't matter. Danielle Pineda is a babe.

[assfly]

My family know exactly when I'm binge watching the latest Narcos because I start muttering Mexican Spanish curse words. Chingar! Puta madre! And then tell them to tranquilo if they say anything.

I did the same. Spanish is a great language to swear in

[tabascoboy]

Cowboy Bebop gooonnneee

[Insane_Homer]

Final Season (6) of The Expanse starts today.

[tabascoboy]

Final Season (6) of The Expanse starts today.

Final season? Heavy TV spoiler from books - do not read if you haven't read 'Babylon's Ashes'

Spoiler

Show

So they will tie up the story with the end of the Free Navy and apparent death of Marcos. I have 'Persepolis Rising' but don't know where they are going with the story from there

[Ymx]

Final Season (6) of The Expanse starts today.

Watched it. Was ok, but not a lot of movement in E1. But think it’s probably worth saving it up for a binge.

[FalseBayFC]

Finished Season 2 of Manhunt with Martin Clunes who is top notch again. I really like the 4 episode format. Its a seriously accomplished piece of TV.

[Gumboot]

Landscapers is good, but the stellar cast and writing fails to compensate for its uninteresting story. imo.

[Ymx]

Succession is wrapping up nicely. A couple more episodes to go, starting tomorrow.

Brilliant script writing IMO. But not shared by many on here it seems. Logan Roy (Brian Cox) is brilliantly cast.

[tabascoboy]

Succession is wrapping up nicely. A couple more episodes to go, starting tomorrow.

Brilliant script writing IMO. But not shared by many on here it seems. Logan Roy (Brian Cox) is brilliantly cast.

No longer subscribe to Now TV so don't have the chance to watch it any more...but do miss it

[Grandpa]

Succession is wrapping up nicely. A couple more episodes to go, starting tomorrow.

Brilliant script writing IMO. But not shared by many on here it seems. Logan Roy (Brian Cox) is brilliantly cast.

Yeah.. I only manged to tolerate it for a few episodes... just an annoying show...

[Grandpa]

Finished Season 2 of Manhunt with Martin Clunes who is top notch again. I really like the 4 episode format. Its a seriously accomplished piece of TV.

It is... helps that it's based on real events. But very well done... proof you don't need silly Line of Duty twists to make crime shows watchable...