Good TV Shows

[switchskier]

Wouldn't argue with any of that bar loving the soundtrack for 1st 2 seasons. Putting 9 inch nails on a loop didn't work. And basically it's a soundtrack I'd come up with not a professional

I'm in no great rush to watch this after season 2 went so badly off the rails at the end.

Honestly don't bother.

I loved the first two seasons. It had huge manic energy that was a little intense to watch but really worked for anyone that's been in a kitchen, even a KP'ing back in the day. Didn't get season3 at all and neither did my better half, but then they're onto their fourth rewatch of not getting it. We will watch season 4 and hope it then makes sense.

The acolyte was decent fun but I was annoyed at the way they used Daphne Keene and didn't think that the lead had the acting chops to pull off the twins role.

[Donny osmond]

Well, just watched the last episode of season 3 of the Bear. Struggled thru just to say I could. Thing is, the last episode is genuinely good TV, it's just the absolute depths of shite you have to get thru to get to the last episode is unforgivable. Anyway, almost certainly won't be watching series 4, unless the reviews are absolute fire.

[Son of Mathonwy]

The Bear wins 4 Emmys for comedy?? Bizarre.

https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radi ... y-reindeer

[Banquo]

The Bear wins 4 Emmys for comedy?? Bizarre.

https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radi ... y-reindeer

also odd that Baby Reindeer went big, given the controversy (though I didn't see the end game of that)

[Son of Mathonwy]

The Bear wins 4 Emmys for comedy?? Bizarre.

https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radi ... y-reindeer

also odd that Baby Reindeer went big, given the controversy (though I didn't see the end game of that)

Hard to predict how Baby Raindeer was going to go down with audiences - shocking stuff but it could have been too shocking/grimly confessional.

[Donny osmond]

The Bear wins 4 Emmys for comedy?? Bizarre.

https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radi ... y-reindeer

also odd that Baby Reindeer went big, given the controversy (though I didn't see the end game of that)

And Shogun winning everything else? The Emmys are very very weird

[Banquo]

The Bear wins 4 Emmys for comedy?? Bizarre.

https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radi ... y-reindeer

also odd that Baby Reindeer went big, given the controversy (though I didn't see the end game of that)

Hard to predict how Baby Raindeer was going to go down with audiences - shocking stuff but it could have been too shocking/grimly confessional.

Mrs b thought it brilliant....but I was referring to the stalker being identified and then crying foul, loudly

[Son of Mathonwy]

also odd that Baby Reindeer went big, given the controversy (though I didn't see the end game of that)

Hard to predict how Baby Raindeer was going to go down with audiences - shocking stuff but it could have been too shocking/grimly confessional.

Mrs b thought it brilliant....but I was referring to the stalker being identified and then crying foul, loudly

Ah right, yeah, I wasn't really following that story.

[Which Tyler]

At the risk of rekindling the "is it right to boycott a cast/crew of hundreds because of the actions of one man?" debate...

[Son of Mathonwy]

At the risk of rekindling the "is it right to boycott a cast/crew of hundreds because of the actions of one man?" debate...
youtu.be/UVomO7U5emc?si=4sE5GrkygHuHIMhE

I'll be watching. They did a decent job of adapting one of the best 90s comics in season 1, so I'm still on board, ignoring Gaiman the man.

[Which Tyler]

https://www.bbc.com/mediacentre/2024/ki ... first-look

[Mikey Brown]

Colin from Accounts is really good, and actually funny unlike most things that would be labelled a rom-com. Like an Australian version of Catastrophe.

[Banquo]

Colin from Accounts is really good, and actually funny unlike most things that would be labelled a rom-com. Like an Australian version of Catastrophe.

First series was great, have you watched the second as well?

[Banquo]

Day of the Jackal is mostly good. The UK scenes are pretty shonky tho.

[Mikey Brown]

Colin from Accounts is really good, and actually funny unlike most things that would be labelled a rom-com. Like an Australian version of Catastrophe.

First series was great, have you watched the second as well?

Yeah, I think it's fair to say it's not as good as season 1, but that's largely a couple of duff episodes in the middle. Still one of the best half hour comedies I've seen for ages. If you enjoyed some of the cringing moments from series 1 there are a good few of those in store.

[Banquo]

Colin from Accounts is really good, and actually funny unlike most things that would be labelled a rom-com. Like an Australian version of Catastrophe.

First series was great, have you watched the second as well?

Yeah, I think it's fair to say it's not as good as season 1, but that's largely a couple of duff episodes in the middle. Still one of the best half hour comedies I've seen for ages. If you enjoyed some of the cringing moments from series 1 there are a good few of those in store.

Good stuff cheers!!

[Mikey Brown]

Just watched Severance and I’ll have to reevaluate The Bear as being the most obnoxious TV show I’ve ever seen. In addition to the terrible writing and self-aggrandising production style that it shares, this is also mind numbingly boring.

If you cut out all the forced dramatic pauses the series would be about 7 minutes long, and it would be far better for it. Much like the Substance actually, it said everything it had to say in the first 10% of the runtime.

The cast is incredible, and there are moments you feel these fantastic actors might be able to break free of the horrific script and direction, but the performances are so stilted and the lack of chemistry between key characters is painful. No amount of dramatic music can change that.

I haven’t got a clue how anyone felt the slightest bit of attachment to any of these characters or their motivations, which seemed to turn on a dime.

The Bear was at least fun, even though it was total shit, whereas this show is mostly just people whispering and wandering up and down the same empty corridors. There are some good ideas buried amongst all the shit, but that only makes it more frustrating to watch.

They did a reasonable job of at least tying up the season arc, then realised that meant the show would be over and simply have the main characters do a literal u-turn in order to allow for a season 3.

Absolutely fucking hated this. Awful, awful show.

[Donny osmond]

Just watched Severance and I’ll have to reevaluate The Bear as being the most obnoxious TV show I’ve ever seen. In addition to the terrible writing and self-aggrandising production style that it shares, this is also mind numbingly boring.

If you cut out all the forced dramatic pauses the series would be about 7 minutes long, and it would be far better for it. Much like the Substance actually, it said everything it had to say in the first 10% of the runtime.

The cast is incredible, and there are moments you feel these fantastic actors might be able to break free of the horrific script and direction, but the performances are so stilted and the lack of chemistry between key characters is painful. No amount of dramatic music can change that.

I haven’t got a clue how anyone felt the slightest bit of attachment to any of these characters or their motivations, which seemed to turn on a dime.

The Bear was at least fun, even though it was total shit, whereas this show is mostly just people whispering and wandering up and down the same empty corridors. There are some good ideas buried amongst all the shit, but that only makes it more frustrating to watch.

They did a reasonable job of at least tying up the season arc, then realised that meant the show would be over and simply have the main characters do a literal u-turn in order to allow for a season 3.

Absolutely fucking hated this. Awful, awful show.

Nailed it.

[Donny osmond]

Been watching Yellowstone.

Strangely watchable despite being ludicrous/largely shit.

Zero sympathy or empathy for any character, and I would quite like to see them all fucked off their ranch, not that any of their enemies deserve a positive outcome either.

The storylines seem to be little more than "let's introduce a 'baddie', have them mince around for a couple of episodes, then murder them."

The characters are as shallow and one dimensional as it gets, and what plot does run between episodes is incoherent at best.

It's unclear if America's relationship with Native Americans is supposed to be a central theme or not; the show feels like it can't make it's mind up what to do or say about Native Americans so they just sort of bumble along as both main characters and NPCs.

On the flip side, the acting is good very much despite the quality of the writing, and it has to be said, Montana looks breathtakingly beautiful.

[Mikey Brown]

Fortunately White Lotus appears to be back to the glorious highs of the first season, even though I did love the second too. Half way in but it’s fantastic so far.

Maybe it’s just following the dirge of Severance but I think this is about as good as modern tv gets.

[paddy no 11]

Been watching Yellowstone.

Strangely watchable despite being ludicrous/largely shit.

Zero sympathy or empathy for any character, and I would quite like to see them all fucked off their ranch, not that any of their enemies deserve a positive outcome either.

The storylines seem to be little more than "let's introduce a 'baddie', have them mince around for a couple of episodes, then murder them."

The characters are as shallow and one dimensional as it gets, and what plot does run between episodes is incoherent at best.

It's unclear if America's relationship with Native Americans is supposed to be a central theme or not; the show feels like it can't make it's mind up what to do or say about Native Americans so they just sort of bumble along as both main characters and NPCs.

On the flip side, the acting is good very much despite the quality of the writing, and it has to be said, Montana looks breathtakingly beautiful.

Not sure how far into season 1 we got (6 episodes maybe) But the above is very accurate from what we saw

I'd say landman is a better series for the same type of thing

[Banquo]

Fortunately White Lotus appears to be back to the glorious highs of the first season, even though I did love the second too. Half way in but it’s fantastic so far.

Maybe it’s just following the dirge of Severance but I think this is about as good as modern tv gets.

Loved one and two, but struggled with this, mainly because of so many unlikeable characters and the sterotypical protrayal of Thais and Thailand. Got better in the last two episodes, so you have that to come!

[Sandydragon]

Fortunately White Lotus appears to be back to the glorious highs of the first season, even though I did love the second too. Half way in but it’s fantastic so far.

Maybe it’s just following the dirge of Severance but I think this is about as good as modern tv gets.

What is with the hype around Severance. It’s just tedious.

[Mikey Brown]

Fortunately White Lotus appears to be back to the glorious highs of the first season, even though I did love the second too. Half way in but it’s fantastic so far.

Maybe it’s just following the dirge of Severance but I think this is about as good as modern tv gets.

What is with the hype around Severance. It’s just tedious.

I guess it’s sort of latched on to this theme of unease in the workplace and hyper-capitalism at a fortunate moment or something, but it really has been flogging a dead horse since about episode 3.

The ultra-flashy production seems to grab people too I guess, but overall it’s baffling what a big hit this has been.

[Which Tyler]

Is it safe to mention Wheel of Time again here yet?

Yes, the first season was poor, dire once COVID hit, but the second was better, despite COVID issues. Season 3 though, is properly good TV