Great TV series - What are you watching now?

floridaorange · 01-25-2023, 03:35 PM

I found the Jack Ryan series to be entertaining for sure. It was no "The Looming Tower" but it was definitely good.

Speaking of "The Looming Tower," I think that and "Alone" are the last 2 tv series I actively told friends and family to check out, because I felt they were that good....

What other series are really not to be missed lately?

happyjack · 01-25-2023, 03:54 PM

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What other series are really not to be missed lately?

depends on your definition of 'lately' but my votes would go to 'better call saul' and 'andor'.

floridaorange · 01-25-2023, 06:14 PM

Thanks - been watching Andor - need to checkout BCS

Mosaud1998 · 01-25-2023, 08:11 PM

Stumbled upon the Netflix series "You" Sunday. Pretty good series. I just started season 3.

happyjack · 01-26-2023, 08:13 AM

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Stumbled upon the Netflix series "You" Sunday. Pretty good series. I just started season 3.

eh…pretty soap opera-y and hokey. it’s one of those shows I tolerate and watch with my wife.

Mosaud1998 · 01-26-2023, 09:20 AM

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eh…pretty soap opera-y and hokey. it’s one of those shows I tolerate and watch with my wife.

It's got weirdness to it. The same plot somewhat.

happyjack · 01-26-2023, 09:31 AM

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It's got weirdness to it. The same plot somewhat.

it's got an interesting premise and a decent story...and i like that it's trying to be weird. i just wish it was a little leaner and less overly dramatic. it feels more like a traditional network drama than real "prestige TV"...whatever that means these days.

Mosaud1998 · 01-26-2023, 09:32 AM

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it's got an interesting premise and a decent story...and i like that it's trying to be weird. i just wish it was a little leaner and less overly dramatic. it feels more like a traditional network drama than real "prestige TV"...whatever that means these days.

Well, now I wait for season 4

tranquility · 01-26-2023, 05:33 PM

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Stumbled upon the Netflix series "You" Sunday. Pretty good series. I just started season 3.

Ok, I can't be bothered to confirm w google but is this the same series as that incel/IT expert dude hacking into everyone and getting into relationship messes/trouble? I had enough of that guy after one season, just not palatable for me that this guy is the 'protagonist', kinda like that other show, Succession, w a whole cast of extremely unlikable characters.

M3WC · 01-26-2023, 05:45 PM

Had to force myself to get through Jack Ryan season 2, 1st season was more entertaining. Couple of the episodes could have been condensed down to 10mins. I would rip on the horribly written last episode, but spoilers.

Terminal List is a far better show. Hopefully they film a second season. Reacher was more enjoyable to watch as well.

cmyx6go · 01-26-2023, 06:40 PM

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Had to force myself to get through Jack Ryan season 2, 1st season was more entertaining. Couple of the episodes could have been condensed down to 10mins. I would rip on the horribly written last episode, but spoilers.

Terminal List is a far better show. Hopefully they film a second season. Reacher was more enjoyable to watch as well.

Terminal List was a great book. I didn’t know it was a series. Sometimes I wish I didn’t read so much. Movies and series are never as good as the books. I’ll check it out anyway. Thanks.

Mosaud1998 · 01-26-2023, 06:46 PM

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Ok, I can't be bothered to confirm w google but is this the same series as that incel/IT expert dude hacking into everyone and getting into relationship messes/trouble? I had enough of that guy after one season, just not palatable for me that this guy is the 'protagonist', kinda like that other show, Succession, w a whole cast of extremely unlikable characters.

Ehhhh not really.

Esteban · 01-26-2023, 06:53 PM

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Terminal List was a great book. I didn’t know it was a series. Sometimes I wish I didn’t read so much. Movies and series are never as good as the books. I’ll check it out anyway. Thanks.

I saw "Terminal List." Was pretty good. In hindsight, was not great. Bet your book was better.

Wish I was a reader. Just don't enjoy it. Have tried many times and finished many books. Guess I'm too lazy. Reading seems like work to me. Would rather watch a movie.

My daughter absolutely loves reading. It's her favorite pastime. Loves to curl up with a good book. I'm jealous of you book readers.

tranquility · 01-26-2023, 07:18 PM

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Ehhhh not really.

Really, it looks like that one.

tranquility · 01-26-2023, 07:25 PM

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Wish I was a reader. Just don't enjoy it. Have tried many times and finished many books. Guess I'm too lazy. Reading seems like work to me. Would rather watch a movie.

Ditto, I think one just has to choose a medium and end it there. Book readers will virtually always be disappointed w the subsequent moving picture and moving picture ppl like me are too lazy to go reading haha. I tried reading once w The DaVinci Code and then saw the movie: WORST experience of my (entertainment) life since I obviously knew what was gonna happen...I don't get why readers bother, guess they are morbidly curious; just awful and one will definitely be disappointed and go nitpicking everywhere, making quips like "the book was WAY better!!!", "they left out/changed/omitted ENTIRE scenes/characters, HOW DARE THEY!!!". Cmon, what did you bookworms expect??? LMAO.

Mosaud1998 · 01-26-2023, 07:27 PM

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Really, it looks like that one.

Nvm, yup that's the one

tranquility · 01-26-2023, 07:32 PM

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Nvm, yup that's the one

It's all good, I was a bit confused at first since the dbag 'protagonist' grew a beard haha.

stein_325i · 01-26-2023, 08:03 PM

Cannot wait!

tranquility · 01-26-2023, 10:38 PM

So, it's 1883 and 1923 for 1 season each and then Yellowstone, that's the chronology?

1883 was alright but so far 1923 is really good. I'm glad that I get to watch it in this order .

Alfisti · 01-27-2023, 08:52 AM

How did you guys get through even the second episode of Succession? Both the mrs and I basically laughed at how bad it was.

TTM0TION · 01-27-2023, 11:42 AM

Succession Season 1-2 were amazing. 3 sucked. Looking forward to 4.

Now White Lotus, that's a show that I cannot believe got a second season. Dog shit.

tranquility · 01-27-2023, 11:51 AM

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Succession Season 1-2 were amazing. 3 sucked. Looking forward to 4.

Now White Lotus, that's a show that I cannot believe got a second season. Dog shit.

Jumping on this, to me, it's not a quality thing for Succession, the plot was interesting enough, but I had my fill of all those vile characters and had to shut it off.

I know many ppl love White Lotus but I couldn't even make it past the trailer haha. To be fair, I rarely go for comedies.

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