D-Money Posted July 23, 2018 Share Posted July 23, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, Mango3 said: Used to love watching TV, would binge entire shows within a few days. I have been in a rut these last few months nothing seems to really appeal to me. So I tried watching Mad Men, (everyone seems to only have great things to say about it, plus it won a lot of awards when it was on) i got through the first season and now once again I'm struggling. It seems boring, the same storyline through the entire show. (cheating on your spouse and working on new ad campaigns) Did anyone like it? Or am I losing my ability to judge shows? Mad Men Season 1 - 6/10 I felt similarly with Season 1, and even the first half of Season 2. But my advice is to stick with it. It really starts to find its legs by the end of Season 2 - the stories become more varied and interesting, and it gets much funnier too. From the back-half of Season 3 on it is awesome. Edited July 23, 2018 by D-Money 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tre Mac Posted July 23, 2018 Share Posted July 23, 2018 North of 60(1992-1998) 8.5/10 CBC's answer to Northern Exposure this series started in 1992. I always watched this show here and there but now I am pvr'ing all the episodes and watching it in it's entirety. Don't know why I like this show so much but I do, I also watched Northern Exposure back in the day as well. At the time my grandparents lived on Pender Island and these shows remind me of that isolated small town with one general store feel. The best part about this show was the shout out to White Rock! Yes season's 1 and 2 lead character hails from White Rock in the show, I was shocked when he said he grew up in White Rock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Down by the River Posted July 23, 2018 Share Posted July 23, 2018 Sharp Objects: 9.25/10 Its the Season Two of True Detective that we all had hoped for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugor Hill Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 5 hours ago, Down by the River said: Sharp Objects: 9.25/10 Its the Season Two of True Detective that we all had hoped for. Interesting opinion. I personally liked TD2 so I'm borderline offended. LOL! Sharp Objects is the total opposite of what TD2 was. It doesn't even bother with the crime solving plot. I have an easy time explaining why I don't like Sharp Objects: it's slow and boring, too much drinking and the Zeppelin doesn't fit at all. But I have a much tougher time trying to explain why I still like it.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-Money Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 The Fall Season 1&2 - 9/10 Season 3 - 7/10 Such an interesting character study. The first two seasons are packed with surprises, and the plot continually evolves and goes in new directions. The 3rd season has a really clever twist, but sputters with pacing. But overall, an excellent series. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mango3 Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 On July 26, 2018 at 7:38 AM, D-Money said: The Fall Season 1&2 - 9/10 Season 3 - 7/10 Such an interesting character study. The first two seasons are packed with surprises, and the plot continually evolves and goes in new directions. The 3rd season has a really clever twist, but sputters with pacing. But overall, an excellent series. There is something about english television shows, that are so captivating and well acted. It isn't maybe as dramatic as american shows, they are rather a calm build up but they keep you coming back. Last winter i went on a binge of BBC shows on netflix. I highly recommend the five, broadchurch, liars (this might be hard to find, but gosh it was freaking amazing) and doctor foster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-Money Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 6 minutes ago, Mango3 said: There is something about english television shows, that are so captivating and well acted. It isn't maybe as dramatic as american shows, they are rather a calm build up but they keep you coming back. Last winter i went on a binge of BBC shows on netflix. I highly recommend the five, broadchurch, liars (this might be hard to find, but gosh it was freaking amazing) and doctor foster Thanks. I really enjoyed Broadchurch too, but haven't seen the other 3. Will keep an eye out for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shift-4 Posted July 29, 2018 Share Posted July 29, 2018 OZARK right up my alley I had to shut off TV after second episode otherwise I won't get anything done today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shift-4 Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 22 hours ago, Shift-4 said: OZARK right up my alley I had to shut off TV after second episode otherwise I won't get anything done today. Totally hooked Watched 5 or 6 episodes yesterday. Good to know there will be a season two Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Posted July 30, 2018 Author Share Posted July 30, 2018 34 minutes ago, Shift-4 said: Totally hooked Watched 5 or 6 episodes yesterday. Good to know there will be a season two I didn’t mind Ozark. I think I ended up giving it a 6/10. Lots of potential. If not finished, then I won’t post more, as there’s a reason I dropped the score. On a side note, I’ve been told my 2 year old daughter looks a lot like the girl with the curly blond hair. Hoping the attitude doesn’t match the girl in the show Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mango3 Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 On July 23, 2018 at 12:15 PM, D-Money said: I felt similarly with Season 1, and even the first half of Season 2. But my advice is to stick with it. It really starts to find its legs by the end of Season 2 - the stories become more varied and interesting, and it gets much funnier too. From the back-half of Season 3 on it is awesome. Tried my best to watch it, halfway through season 3 i just couldn't do it. At that point i just started watching the first and last episode of every season. Still don't get the appeal and it was a strange ending to say the least.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shift-4 Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 On 7/30/2018 at 10:43 AM, Monty said: I didn’t mind Ozark. I think I ended up giving it a 6/10. Lots of potential. If not finished, then I won’t post more, as there’s a reason I dropped the score. On a side note, I’ve been told my 2 year old daughter looks a lot like the girl with the curly blond hair. Hoping the attitude doesn’t match the girl in the show Curious as to why you dropped your rating? My only criticism was the flashback episode. I didn't like where it was slotted and I didn't like how the timelines were jumbled within it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shift-4 Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 The Last Kingdom Pretty solid. My only criticism is it leaves some story lines untidy. This might be deliberate for future seasons. Started El Chapo last night. Just two episodes in. Far, far cry from Narcos so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Posted August 7, 2018 Author Share Posted August 7, 2018 43 minutes ago, Shift-4 said: Curious as to why you dropped your rating? My only criticism was the flashback episode. I didn't like where it was slotted and I didn't like how the timelines were jumbled within it. It’s been about a year since I last watched it, so I don’t remember all the things that rubbed me the wrong way. But the two for sure were: 1. The suddenness of the ending. In that, just how quickly everything flipped from who the antagonist now is. Now, it doesn’t bother me too much, as they are living in the Ozarks. So having a “small time” villain who even the viewer underestimated is a nice twist. 2. Dropping the ball on specific character development. Mainly, his son (forget the daughter). The son has a major issue that went ignored after it was brought up; and brought up in a serious manner as well. Now, if they address it in the second season, good. Otherwise, they glossed over a rather serious problem for their child to developing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shift-4 Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 Giving Spartacus another go. I love how evil people are to one another. The most decent human beings are the ones that kill each other for sport lol 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Posted August 26, 2018 Author Share Posted August 26, 2018 The Good Wife Thanks to Amazon Prime (just got it a few weeks ago), get a chance to watch things I’ve never seen before. Or, in Parks and Recs case, rewatch (because it’s brilliant). The Good Wife is surprisingly good. 8 episodes in and there’s currently only one character I’m not liking too much, but she’s a minor character, so no big deal. Worth watching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-Money Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 8 hours ago, Monty said: The Good Wife Thanks to Amazon Prime (just got it a few weeks ago), get a chance to watch things I’ve never seen before. Or, in Parks and Recs case, rewatch (because it’s brilliant). The Good Wife is surprisingly good. 8 episodes in and there’s currently only one character I’m not liking too much, but she’s a minor character, so no big deal. Worth watching. Seconded. I have watched the whole series with my wife. Started out as just watching what she wanted to watch, but I quickly enjoyed it as well. It sputters at points, but is generally strong all the way through. Alan Cumming's character, Eli Gold, is outstanding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shift-4 Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 On 8/26/2018 at 11:00 AM, Monty said: The Good Wife Thanks to Amazon Prime (just got it a few weeks ago), get a chance to watch things I’ve never seen before. Or, in Parks and Recs case, rewatch (because it’s brilliant). The Good Wife is surprisingly good. 8 episodes in and there’s currently only one character I’m not liking too much, but she’s a minor character, so no big deal. Worth watching. I'm still looking forward to HBO or Starz producing The BAD Wife I want to get Prime just for Parks and Rec. Is it a good option beyond that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Posted August 27, 2018 Author Share Posted August 27, 2018 11 minutes ago, Shift-4 said: I'm still looking forward to HBO or Starz producing The BAD Wife I want to get Prime just for Parks and Rec. Is it a good option beyond that? Yeah, Prime is great. Lots of garbage (like Netflix), but considering it’s $70 for the year, and you get Amazon Prime free shipping and Amazon Music, it’s definitely worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shift-4 Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 19 minutes ago, Monty said: Yeah, Prime is great. Lots of garbage (like Netflix), but considering it’s $70 for the year, and you get Amazon Prime free shipping and Amazon Music, it’s definitely worth it. Free shipping and music are low value to me (read 'zero'). The new Jack Ryan show would be worth it for me too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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