Great TV series - What are you watching now?

Alfisti · 08-30-2022, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

I enjoyed Designated Survivor a lot. Even the supporting cast was worthy of investment.

How much wine were you drinking? Got about 5 episodes in, jeeeeeezus, talk about boring. It all feels so forced.

Sedan_Clan · 08-30-2022, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Alfisti

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Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

I enjoyed Designated Survivor a lot. Even the supporting cast was worthy of investment.

How much wine were you drinking? Got about 5 episodes in, jeeeeeezus, talk about boring. It all feels so forced.

I wasn't expecting it to be a fast paced action series or anything, but it was the premise that I bought into. As a series I enjoyed it.

Alfisti · 08-30-2022, 10:27 AM

It was american bald eagle, statue of liberty stuff. Lots of standing around, looking and sounding very serious and very stately with the central hero full of good intentions and valor.

TXSTYLE · 08-30-2022, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by tranquility

Don't kill us, Styles, you probably have lots of Amazon stock

Hahaha!!!!

RickFLM4 · 08-30-2022, 07:08 PM

Watched the first 2 episodes of The Patient on Hulu. Liking it and wish there were more episodes to binge.

OkieSnuffBox · 08-31-2022, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by RickFLM4

Watched the first 2 episodes of The Patient on Hulu. Liking it and wish there were more episodes to binge.

I saw that yesterday when I opened up Hulu, big fan of Carrell. Going to wait until there are a few more to watch.

RickFLM4 · 08-31-2022, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by OkieSnuffBox

I saw that yesterday when I opened up Hulu, big fan of Carrell. Going to wait until there are a few more to watch.

Good idea. Episodes are only about 20 minutes long.

TXSTYLE · 08-31-2022, 12:55 PM

Early reviews are in for AMAZON'S LOTR: The Rings of Power
I like what I'm hearing from this vtrusted source IGN.

TTM0TION · 08-31-2022, 01:39 PM

I very much hope your enthusiasm for TROP is correct, but I think the trailer looks horrible. I want to be very wrong. It looks like the HOBBIT as opposed to LOTR if that makes sense. Which is wild given the budget.

Robin_NL · 08-31-2022, 02:47 PM

Anybody watching Harlem on Prime? Just starting S1 E4.

I really like it : Very over the top, very in your face, very self conscious and self-mockery(!) and I love to watch those fantastic girls!

For the record: I 'm a kaukasian Western EU guy 'having it all', very much into world history and society since I was a kid AND married to my beautiful Colombian wife!

Cheers
Robin

TXSTYLE · 08-31-2022, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Robin_NL

Anybody watching Harlem on Prime? Just starting S1 E4.

I really like it : Very over the top, very in your face, very self conscious and self-mockery(!) and I love to watch those fantastic girls!

For the record: I 'm a kaukasian Western EU guy 'having it all', very much into world history and society since I was a kid AND married to my beautiful Colombian wife!

Cheers
Robin

Have not but it is highly reviewed. I will give it a go...

Clark_Kent · 09-01-2022, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by TXSTYLE

Have not but it is highly reviewed. I will give it a go...

Ditto. Thank you both. I'll give it a try.

TXSTYLE · 09-01-2022, 05:22 PM

*Firing up the Home Theater and grabbing some snacks and a Do Not Disturb sign...

tranquility · 09-01-2022, 06:18 PM

TXSTYLE's not playing around

Captain Blood · 09-01-2022, 10:24 PM

I enjoyed the first two episodes of rings of power. I want to see more of Galadriel. The actress playing her is nowhere near the original, (Cate Blanchett). But no one will ever approach that. TheGaladriel monologue in The fellowship of the ring is one of the great monologues of all time. And it was also great in the book. But the young lady in the TV series is very good. I will now stop drinking Murphs rum……..

https://www.google.com/search?q=gala...VOf3CBGvw,st:0

TXSTYLE · 09-01-2022, 10:42 PM

Like the tens of millions of you who have just watched the first two episodes that were released worldwide, I have been eagerly awaiting this. Sure I would have liked more action and more creatures. However, I understand "pacing and patience". The storyline is being laid out. I can certainly see where the ginormous budget I've heard about has been spent. The special effects, choreography, scope, etc, are very obvious.
All in all, I was entertained! And I'm confident that I will continue to be...

bimmer456 · 09-02-2022, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by TXSTYLE

Not sure what the doubts of the LOTR prequel from Amazon are about...?

Here. Allow me to provide you with the final trailer released just last week. It looks every bit the most expensive made for television series ever!!!

Gonna wait till after September 7 to sign up for 30 days free trial of prime video so I can watch season 1 without paying. Then I'll cancel and when season 2 comes out I'll get another 30 day free trial.

TTM0TION · 09-02-2022, 12:00 PM

You don't have Prime for day to day life? I'm not proud but I can't imagine not having it. LOL.

TXSTYLE · 09-02-2022, 07:18 PM

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You don't have Prime for day to day life? I'm not proud but I can't imagine not having it. LOL.

Exactly. The sheer amount of volume I order and free shipping and Prime Video, I'd pay double what I pay now if I had to.

Murf the Surf · 09-03-2022, 06:05 AM

So just finishing up Sandman last night and I'm not sure about it. It had some interesting parts and characters but it just seemed a bit off to me. Like most other series and movies now there was the now obligatory underlying messaging going on. I'm not sure I'd recommend it honestly. I gather there will be a season 2 but I'm not sure we'll bother with it. I think we're going to try the new Steve Carrel thriller next, and then maybe the Rings series.

Sedan_Clan · 09-03-2022, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Murf the Surf

So just finishing up Sandman last night and I'm not sure about it. It had some interesting parts and characters but it just seemed a bit off to me. Like most other series and movies now there was the now obligatory underlying messaging going on. I'm not sure I'd recommend it honestly. I gather there will be a season 2 but I'm not sure we'll bother with it. I think we're going to try the new Steve Carrel thriller next, and then maybe the Rings series.

We've touched on the themes multiples times, but it's worth mentioning as it seems to permeate everything being produced these days.

RickFLM4 · 09-03-2022, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Murf the Surf

So just finishing up Sandman last night and I'm not sure about it. It had some interesting parts and characters but it just seemed a bit off to me. Like most other series and movies now there was the now obligatory underlying messaging going on. I'm not sure I'd recommend it honestly. I gather there will be a season 2 but I'm not sure we'll bother with it. I think we're going to try the new Steve Carrel thriller next, and then maybe the Rings series.

I thought the first 2 episodes of The Patient were good, just short and wished there were more.

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Alfisti Brigadier General 6815 Rep 3,170 Posts Drives: 2008 Saab 9-3 Combi Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (0)	It was american bald eagle, statue of liberty stuff. Lots of standing around, looking and sounding very serious and very stately with the central hero full of good intentions and valor.
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RickFLM4 Brigadier General 11580 Rep 4,863 Posts Drives: M4 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: PB County, FL iTrader: (0)	Watched the first 2 episodes of The Patient on Hulu. Liking it and wish there were more episodes to binge. __________________ Current: 2018 SO/SS F83 ZCP Gone: 2015 SO/SO F82
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TXSTYLE "Salud" 14639 Rep 4,819 Posts Drives: F01 & F15 / Mineral White Join Date: May 2013 Location: The GYM! (The Burbs - N TX) iTrader: (0)	Early reviews are in for AMAZON'S LOTR: The Rings of Power I like what I'm hearing from this vtrusted source IGN. Attached Images
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TTM0TION First Lieutenant 428 Rep 307 Posts Drives: 2018 Grigio Telesto ZCP Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: LI, New York iTrader: (0)	I very much hope your enthusiasm for TROP is correct, but I think the trailer looks horrible. I want to be very wrong. It looks like the HOBBIT as opposed to LOTR if that makes sense. Which is wild given the budget. __________________ Brandon
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Murf the Surf Captain 20503 Rep 601 Posts Drives: Porsche 993 Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: Port Carling, Muskoka iTrader: (0)	So just finishing up Sandman last night and I'm not sure about it. It had some interesting parts and characters but it just seemed a bit off to me. Like most other series and movies now there was the now obligatory underlying messaging going on. I'm not sure I'd recommend it honestly. I gather there will be a season 2 but I'm not sure we'll bother with it. I think we're going to try the new Steve Carrel thriller next, and then maybe the Rings series.
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