Watched anything good on TV lately? - Page 194

**CARLTON BROWN** · September 25th, 2018, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by wildtig2013

This year I watched series like Requiem (BBC), Tabula Rasa, Karppi aka Deadwind, Bron/Broen Season 4, Westworld Season 2, Condor, Jack Ryan, Altered Carbon and Picnic At Hanging Rock.

I am currently watching Maniac (on Episode 4 of 10), Sharp Objects (on Episode 5 of 8) and The Deuce (on Episode 1 of Season 1 and Season 2 is now at 3 new episodes).

Some of them could had used an extra episode or two (Condor, Picnic At Hanging Rock, Bron/Broen) and some of them could had done with less episodes and less fillers/padding (Westworld, Jack Ryan).

Bodyguard could also had stand to have an extra episode or two.

Also so far I think Sharp Object is dragging a bit.

I've seen some of these shows. Westworld 2 was for me a bit sub-standard. Gave up on Hanging Rock, finding it a serious bore. Didn't like Altered Carbon, which was a sort of Blade Runner with as much added violence as they could cram in. Didn't like the characters either. The Orville was pretty good. Better IMHO than Star Trek Discovery. There is a second season coming soon.

I have been thinking about watching Jack Ryan and will start Condor soon as I liked the original film in the 70s, although imagine this is very different. The Deuce seems to keep being mentioned, but I don't even know what it's about. Also plan to watch Counterpart and top of my list will be the next Outlander and Man in the High Castle which are movie quality productions.

Having said that, I'm a bit behind with stuff and have not finished The Leftovers yet!

For me, the best drama showing on the BBC is Killing Eve. I like this a lot (so far). I'm afraid that IMHO, The Bodyguard could have been shorted by taking out enough of the content to fill an episode and doing a re-write of the last part. An outstanding European show carried by the BBC every year is the excellent French police series Spiral (Engrenages in French). If you don't mind sub-titles, this is an absolutely superb series that drags you right into the sleazy world of crime in Paris.

**Reclaimedwg** · September 25th, 2018, 05:47 PM

The Deuce is about pimps and prostitutes in New York City in the 70's and the birth of the porn industry including touching the subject of Deep Throat, Times Square as the go to place in NYC for all the porn stores and live peep shows and everything else xxx rated and the night clubs.

Season 2 starts out in the late 70's and there is a season 3 coming that seque into the 80's.

**Baresfan** · September 25th, 2018, 07:02 PM

Maniac on Netflix - it was amazing and different.

**Sir Honkers** · September 25th, 2018, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Baresfan

Maniac on Netflix - it was amazing and different.

I concur. S08E01 of American Horror Story. It's early days yet, but glad to see it seems back on track after seasons 5 - 7 inclusive.

**Reclaimedwg** · September 25th, 2018, 11:56 PM

3 episodes of Maniac left to watch and 1 episode of Sharp Objects left to watch

will save them for tomorrow.

**Reclaimedwg** · September 26th, 2018, 06:11 AM

Just finish watching Sharp Objects.

WOW!

I was enthralled by it!

For those who ask whether the final scene prior to the credit is true, watch the entire credits from beginning until the final seconds right before the video completely ENDS!

Here's a recap of the ending credits:

(CONTAINS SPOILERS)

Code:

https://www.vox.com/2018/8/26/17780592/sharp-objects-mid-credits-scene-killer

**Greenman** · September 26th, 2018, 02:26 PM

Not seen The Deuce second series yet but as for anything onNetflix or Amazon Prime forget it, not interested and to be honest I don't want to pay for two more services as it costs enough with the SKY stuff and the licence fee.

**Reclaimedwg** · September 30th, 2018, 10:02 PM

Finish watching all 10 episodes of Maniac.

It started out well with an interesting premise and I felt by Episode 5, it started to drag on and on and on and a couple of episodes between 5 and 10 felt like fillers and padding.

Also finish all 8 episodes of Season 1 of The Deuce and the first 3 episodes of Season 2 of The Deuce. Episode 4 airs tonight.

The Deuce is interesting look at how porn went from becoming illegal to legal beginning in New York City in the early 70's which lead to Deep Throat and the birth of the Golden Age of Porn but I feel they could had left out the gay porn part of it.

When you have 9 hours to kill sitting in an aluminum tube with wings going East and then again another 9 hours going West, you have plenty of time to binge watch something on your laptop.

wannabedogger · September 30th, 2018, 10:25 PM

The Deuce is excellent stuff and really enjoying Killing Eve too

**Sir Honkers** · September 30th, 2018, 11:01 PM

A Discovery Of Witches. Only a couple of episodes in so far, but it's interesting and faithful to the book which I also liked.

September 26th, 2018, 06:11 AM	#1936
Reclaimedwg Vintage Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 3,414 Thanks: 7,709 Thanked 26,949 Times in 3,089 Posts	Just finish watching Sharp Objects. WOW! I was enthralled by it! For those who ask whether the final scene prior to the credit is true, watch the entire credits from beginning until the final seconds right before the video completely ENDS! Here's a recap of the ending credits: (CONTAINS SPOILERS) Code: https://www.vox.com/2018/8/26/17780592/sharp-objects-mid-credits-scene-killer

September 25th, 2018, 05:47 PM	#1932
Reclaimedwg Vintage Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 3,414 Thanks: 7,709 Thanked 26,949 Times in 3,089 Posts	The Deuce is about pimps and prostitutes in New York City in the 70's and the birth of the porn industry including touching the subject of Deep Throat, Times Square as the go to place in NYC for all the porn stores and live peep shows and everything else xxx rated and the night clubs. Season 2 starts out in the late 70's and there is a season 3 coming that seque into the 80's.

September 25th, 2018, 07:02 PM	#1933
Baresfan Vintage Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 1,060 Thanks: 2,313 Thanked 14,192 Times in 1,013 Posts	Maniac on Netflix - it was amazing and different.

September 25th, 2018, 11:56 PM	#1935
Reclaimedwg Vintage Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 3,414 Thanks: 7,709 Thanked 26,949 Times in 3,089 Posts	3 episodes of Maniac left to watch and 1 episode of Sharp Objects left to watch will save them for tomorrow.

September 26th, 2018, 02:26 PM	#1937
Greenman Live Legend of VEF Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Underground lair somewhere in the world Posts: 20,353 Thanks: 30,936 Thanked 383,588 Times in 19,356 Posts	Not seen The Deuce second series yet but as for anything onNetflix or Amazon Prime forget it, not interested and to be honest I don't want to pay for two more services as it costs enough with the SKY stuff and the licence fee.

September 30th, 2018, 10:02 PM	#1938
Reclaimedwg Vintage Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 3,414 Thanks: 7,709 Thanked 26,949 Times in 3,089 Posts	Finish watching all 10 episodes of Maniac. It started out well with an interesting premise and I felt by Episode 5, it started to drag on and on and on and a couple of episodes between 5 and 10 felt like fillers and padding. Also finish all 8 episodes of Season 1 of The Deuce and the first 3 episodes of Season 2 of The Deuce. Episode 4 airs tonight. The Deuce is interesting look at how porn went from becoming illegal to legal beginning in New York City in the early 70's which lead to Deep Throat and the birth of the Golden Age of Porn but I feel they could had left out the gay porn part of it. When you have 9 hours to kill sitting in an aluminum tube with wings going East and then again another 9 hours going West, you have plenty of time to binge watch something on your laptop.

September 30th, 2018, 10:25 PM	#1939
wannabedogger Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 72 Thanks: 4,546 Thanked 682 Times in 68 Posts	The Deuce is excellent stuff and really enjoying Killing Eve too

September 30th, 2018, 11:01 PM	#1940
Sir Honkers Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Land Of Glorious Leader Posts: 30,418 Thanks: 287,352 Thanked 387,007 Times in 30,374 Posts	A Discovery Of Witches. Only a couple of episodes in so far, but it's interesting and faithful to the book which I also liked.