Great TV series - What are you watching now?

OkieSnuffBox · 02-25-2022, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by tranquility

It started out ok but then it fizzles out like crazy. How much can ppl talk about zombies? Goes on and on and on, esp w all these 'superhero' school kids. No wonder I couldn't finish this or even The Walking Dead.

Americans in particular seemed to be obsessed with some type of Apocalypse happening. I have my theories why, but I don't want to derail the thread.

Alfisti · 02-25-2022, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by tranquility

It started out ok but then it fizzles out like crazy. How much can ppl talk about zombies? Goes on and on and on, esp w all these 'superhero' school kids. No wonder I couldn't finish this or even The Walking Dead.

It was shit after 15 minutes, really was. Stock standard shocked korean acting face but with blood.

Walking Dead was excellent for several seasons, then the story ran it's course and turned into "who are the new bad guys". It also helped that I could watch Maggie peel potatoes all day.

Black Summer was goodish, it benefitted from not being too long i'll give it that.

TiMSport · 02-25-2022, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

Definitely worth it. I hope they come out with another season.

Me too!

Sedan_Clan · 02-25-2022, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by tranquility

It started out ok but then it fizzles out like crazy. How much can ppl talk about zombies? Goes on and on and on, esp w all these 'superhero' school kids. No wonder I couldn't finish this or even The Walking Dead.

Americans in particular seemed to be obsessed with some type of Apocalypse happening. I have my theories why, but I don't want to derail the thread.

I want to hear this, especially considering a lot of these apocalypse films are foreign films. Why are those foreign entities obsessed with making them?!?!

UncleWede · 02-25-2022, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Alfisti

I could watch Maggie peel potatoes all day.

tranquility · 02-25-2022, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by TiMSport

You guys might be interested in Black Summer on Netflix. Yes, it's a zombie themed series but a different kind of vibe. I think I remember Sedan_Clan agreed.

It felt more real and gritty if you can believe that. Definitely worth checking out. I enjoyed it.

Whoa, how did I miss this one? I'm supposed to be the horror guru LOL. Tx man, will check it out.

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Originally Posted by OkieSnuffBox

Americans in particular seemed to be obsessed with some type of Apocalypse happening. I have my theories why, but I don't want to derail the thread.

I'm almost afraid to ask haha.

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Originally Posted by Alfisti

It was shit after 15 minutes, really was. Stock standard shocked korean acting face but with blood.

Walking Dead was excellent for several seasons, then the story ran it's course and turned into "who are the new bad guys". It also helped that I could watch Maggie peel potatoes all day.

Black Summer was goodish, it benefitted from not being too long i'll give it that.

Dude lol. Never change haha. I lasted more than halfway but it got tiring and ofc the whole 'how it started' was just ridiculous. Sure, TWD was more quality but it still meanders on. I can't even remember where I left off.

After a while, many zombie stuff starts getting goofy/tiresome, like that quirky one I tried watching, Day of the Dead. I prefer they keep it short in movie format, leaves it more 'realistic' on the whole.

Maggie, the one who hooked up w the Korean guy? I guess she's alright but she's no Kim from BCS, but I'd have to fight that guy cuz he has her held captive in his mancave

Alfisti · 02-25-2022, 01:33 PM

Alright? Gee you're a hard marker....

TiMSport · 02-25-2022, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by tranquility

Whoa, how did I miss this one? I'm supposed to be the horror guru LOL. Tx man, will check it out.

Maggie, the one who hooked up w the Korean guy? I guess she's alright but she's no Kim from BCS, but I'd have to fight that guy cuz he has her held captive in his mancave

Yeah I only happened to find it while perusing the Netflix menu one day and decided to check out the trailer. That's all it took for me.

As for Maggie? Meh. I don't see that but whatever floats your boat I guess. Lol.

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Originally Posted by Alfisti

Walking Dead was excellent for several seasons, then the story ran it's course and turned into "who are the new bad guys". It also helped that I could watch Maggie peel potatoes all day.

Maggie? C'mon man, you know you liked Alpha.

tranquility · 02-25-2022, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Alfisti

Alright? Gee you're a hard marker....

Well, you're talking about Maggie, not Lauren, the actual actress. She never looked like that in the show. So, no, I wouldn't go ga-ga over watching *Maggie* peel potatoes, whereas otoh I wouldn't mind Kim checking out my briefs

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As for Maggie? Meh. I don't see that but whatever floats your boat I guess. Lol.

Not sure I follow, are you w me or Alfisti?

TiMSport · 02-25-2022, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by tranquility

Well, you're talking about Maggie, not Lauren, the actual actress. She never looked like that in the show. So, no, I wouldn't go ga-ga over watching *Maggie* peel potatoes, whereas otoh I wouldn't mind Kim checking out my briefs

Not sure I follow, are you w me or Alfisti?

Lol. I'm with you concerning Maggie.

TiMSport · 02-25-2022, 03:09 PM

Since we're on the subject of hot chicks and TV series. I remembered "24" from a couple of decades ago, at least the original season or two.

I dunno, she's Canadian right?

DETRoadster · 02-25-2022, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by TiMSport

You guys might be interested in Black Summer on Netflix. Yes, it's a zombie themed series but a different kind of vibe. I think I remember Sedan_Clan agreed.

It felt more real and gritty if you can believe that. Definitely worth checking out. I enjoyed it.

I liked their take on the zombie genre. I liked that the zombies were fast and fuck instead of these slow lumbering TWD types. Also liked that they had a few moments where you saw the world through their eyes.

TiMSport · 02-25-2022, 05:24 PM

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I liked their take on the zombie genre. I liked that the zombies were fast and fuck instead of these slow lumbering TWD types. Also liked that they had a few moments where you saw the world through their eyes.

Yes, that's right! They were fast AF which surprised me when I began watching it. It added another element of fear. You can't help but think with those slow zombies like in TWD, you could easily run away, if not bash their heads in.

eliphil · 02-25-2022, 06:12 PM

The Last Kingdom was truly outstanding Hana was pretty good

TXSTYLE · 02-25-2022, 06:34 PM

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The Last Kingdom was truly outstanding Hana was pretty good

"I am Uhtred. Son of Uhtred!"

Can't wait for Season 5. Bummer that it will be the final.

eliphil · 02-25-2022, 06:41 PM

I hear you, I liked it better then Game of Thrones. U any where near dallas?

tranquility · 02-25-2022, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by DETRoadster

I liked their take on the zombie genre. I liked that the zombies were fast and fuck instead of these slow lumbering TWD types.

Yup, I like that more since it creates more tension since they move faster than a snail.

However, I'm surprised since 28 Days Later and Dawn of the Dead came out way before that in 2002 and 2004, respectively. Didn't you see those before this series?

Alfisti · 02-25-2022, 07:48 PM

28 Days Later is a masterpiece.

tom2021 · 02-25-2022, 10:06 PM

Law and order. Jack McCoy is back, again.
Over thirty years. Is it the longest running TV series of all time?

Esteban · 02-25-2022, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Alfisti

28 Days Later is a masterpiece.

Yes, loved it. I liked the sequel as well.

DETRoadster · 02-25-2022, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by tranquility

Yup, I like that more since it creates more tension since they move faster than a snail.

However, I'm surprised since 28 Days Later and Dawn of the Dead came out way before that in 2002 and 2004, respectively. Didn't you see those before this series?

Saw 28 Days Later but I don't recall them being crazy fast. Was it World War Z that they were really fast in as well?

tranquility · 02-25-2022, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by DETRoadster

Saw 28 Days Later but I don't recall them being crazy fast. Was it World War Z that they were really fast in as well?

Yup, both were fast. 28 Days Later was quite significant as that was the first time afaik they changed this 'slow zombie' concept.

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