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Continuing the Apple TV+ theme: Foundation season 2
I thought I could tell myself that it was only very loosely based on the novel and that the show title really was "Try to Keep Up", but ....... my failure was obvious after first episode of the second season.
I will continue to watch it, however, due to the possibility that thee android, Demerzol, is the Mule substitute. Even if she isn't, her character is far and away the most interesting.
I’ve been delving into THE WILD WILD WEST on Prime.
I fondly remember the color seasons being in syndication when I was a wee lad.
I always wanted those tight fitting pants and the short bolero jacket Jim West wore.
I’ve started with the original b/w episodes, which I don’t recall having ever seen.
It’s hella formulaic, they use the same sets over and over, it’s rather sexist, and there’s an abundance of white folks portraying native Americans, but it’s still kinda fun to watch. Plus there is the odd socio-political commentary here and there.
It was also the blueprint for later shows like Batman and you can see Robert Conrad in Tom Cruise, especially his Ethan Hunt character. (And Conrad did the majority of his own stunts, too, like Cruise). You can also see some similarities between the character of James T. West and James T. Kirk (William Shatner); Star Trek debuted a year after TWWW. I also see quite a few similarities between actor Scott Caan and Conrad, too (that self-assured swagger).
From a thematic standpoint, it’s also one of the earliest examples of Steam Punk.
I still dig the animated opening credit sequence. It’s still tres cool. As is the theme music.
Interesting to note, the show was cancelled after 4 seasons because it was deemed too violent.
Must watch TV
Absolutely superb from the BBC
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2091630..._the%2520sixth
I continue to be disappointed by Foundation, though I'm sure I'll watch it to the end.Quote:
Originally Posted by PB
Demerzol is definitely the most interesting character and I quite like the tripartate Emperor clones dicanted at different times; nearly the height of hedonism and decadence.
Plus bringing down the space elevator in the first episode was sweet.
But there are just too many magical/mystical/near-zero-probability events strung together with over-emotional caterwauling women (who are too fucking smart to be acting as they are written) for me too really enjoy it.
Muscle Mayhem, a documentary about American Gladiators that aired 2989-1996, is pretty entertaining.
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Yeah it is!Quote:
Originally Posted by skinipenem
How did I miss this first time around?
Three episodes in
Superb
Too Old To Die Young
https://m.imdb.com/title/tt6517320/?...0_q_too%2520ol
I yammered about it a few times in this very thread some four years back…:biggrin: (https://www.tetongravity.com/forums/...o-watch/page28)Quote:
Originally Posted by Mike Pow
If you’re digging it, then give Copenhagen Cowboy on NF a whirl (same director).
That's nextQuote:
Originally Posted by dookeyXXX
Cheers
I started Netflix “Painkiller” last night……not bad.
Deer Lady's origin story is featured in the latest Reservation Dogs episode and it's really good. If anyone hasn't watched this series yet, what are you doing?
Fisk on Netflix
If you don't need anything serious in your life, and enjoy watching overly-enthuastic people getting wrecked while commentators make fun of them, Amazon has remade Takeshi's Castle. Yes, the original Japanese version before MXC made it raunchy and before wipeout ripped off the idea.
The whole family can enjoy the madness of a Japanese game show designed to make everyone lose.
Great writingQuote:
Originally Posted by I Skied Bandini Mountain
If you haven't seen it, Little Bird covers this despicable practice in Canada
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2275083...ittle%2520bird
Really enjoying The Gold (Paramount+). Very tight, Hugh Bonneville is fantastic - soooo NOT Robert Crawley, Earl of Grantham.
Beacon 23 (MGM+): first two episodes have my attention. Good SciFi.
I just switched our streaming subscriptions around and added Apple for the first time. How did I never hear about this show?Quote:
Originally Posted by SKIP IN7RO
Agreed. Although Cersei has really contorted her face into something weirdly human. I guess it fits for a futuristic sci-fi.Quote:
Originally Posted by PB
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New season of Fargo is very good
We started back at Season 1….and moving forward through the series…yes, very good.Quote:
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Ha! Have you seen Lena in Dredd? Now THAT'S a face!Quote:
Originally Posted by Elkhound Odin
Re Beacon 23, I'm getting irritated at the juvenile plot shenanigans. I guess it's to be expected with 15 executive producers. Hard to believe Howey's book that this was based on was written after the Silo books. I'd be willing to assume that the TV production took unsanctioned liberties, but Howey supposedly was involved.
Several episodes later .......
This show is trash - do not bother.
JFC. Stuck it out to the bitter end, just to see how they would tie up this dumpster fire, and it completely exceeded my expectations for utter shite.
Is anyone else watching Culprits?
I set it to PVR and we decided to try it out over the Christmas holiday, and we’ve now caught up on all the episodes that have been broadcast.
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Loved it. Great watchQuote:
Originally Posted by Caucasian Asian
Fargo has a new season running right now. I skipped the last one, but this one is worth a watch.
I tried Murder at the End of the World last night. I thought it was rather boring. Not sure I'll even try to watch the second episode.
Just discovered Loudermilk.
Season 1 is the best, but if you dig S1, then S2 is fine. I haven't started S3.
Good show for anyone that needs a reminder of what a drunk asshole they can (or potentially) be.
We’ve been watching “The Bear” on Hulu. It’s really well done, if you liked “Shameless” I think you will like it.
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Bear is better. Really well done. I thought Shameless was so so, but The Bear is brilliant.Quote:
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Totally agreeQuote:
Originally Posted by The Reverend Floater
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Best you don't - stuck it out to the end, and was annoyed.Quote:
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It's been excellentQuote:
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I stuck it out.Quote:
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Should have been a movie or a 3 parter
We started “Dear Child” on Boxing Day.
Definitely has some Criminal Minds vibes, but we’re still enjoying it.
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**Best TV Shows of 2023**
Up to Episode 4, Slow Horses was far & away the best of 23 for me.
But two lethargic horses to finish season 3 put The Gold top of my list.
Binged it the past two days.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1406367...q_the%2520gold
The rest are in no particular order
Sure I've still missed some
The Gold
Slow Horses
Reservation Dogs
Dark Winds
Little Bird
Drops of God
The Bear
Succession
Fargo
Hijack
The Diplomat
Bosch Legacy
Your Honour
*Honourable Mentions*
Justified: City Primeval
Perry Mason
Culprits
The Last of Us
Happy Valley
Full Circle
The Woman In The Wall
Boat Story
**Comedies**
Deadloch
Fisk
Barry
Winning Time
Ted Lasso
Doesn't seem like there's an Apple TV thread, and this is old news, but "Shrinking" is a fantastic series. Well written, great banter with mostly believable characters, funny as hell, and a good heart.
Also I haven't seen mention of Masters of the Air.Quote:
Originally Posted by Danno
First two episodes were very good.
The flying scenes are stunningly spectacular, but I found the characters to be hard to get invested in so far.Quote:
Originally Posted by PNWbrit
+1 on shrinking -- very very good watchingQuote:
Originally Posted by Danno
we turned it off, so i never saw the 4th season of for all mankind...enjoyed 1-3 tho
Yep and yep.Quote:
Originally Posted by PB
The later is a similar issue that I had with The Pacific, compared to Band of Brothers. Maybe that cast was just so exceptional that any other in these shows looks so, so.
I did hear an interview with the writer of Masters where he explained that there would necessarily be a higher turnover of characters because of the nature of the loses the 100th suffered.
4th season was good. Just finished it the other day.Quote:
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