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  • MajorDSmytheMajorDSmythe "I tolerate this century, but I don't enjoy it."Moderator
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    @Gerard - The Sea Devils is my favourite Pertwee story. It might be lacking in U.N.I.T, but it still manages to be a prime example of the all action Pertwee era.
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    No U.N.I.T., right, but the Royal Navy more than make up for it.
  • 0BradyM0Bondfanatic70BradyM0Bondfanatic7 Quantum Floral Arrangements: "We Have Petals Everywhere"
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    I had never heard of the show until I saw it at random on Amazon Prime- 'Sweet, a series with Tom Jane!' I thought!
    This show is pretty damn funny- it's about an out of luck High School coach who happens to have a ginormous penis and basically prostitutes himself out of desperation. A good chunk of the humor comes from how awkward he is with all these sex-starved housewives and the fact that this is the freaking Punisher! :))

    It's raunchy at times and full of nudity, but still manages to be charming and about his family, and his drive to provide for them; if you liked Californication you'll probably like this too!
    I just made it to season 2 and I hear it got canceled after 3 suddenly- I hope it doesn't end in a cliffhanger- we'll see.

    @Master_Dahark, I'm sure there've been people out there who've made parallels between Jane's Frank Castle and the man he plays in "Hung," just like some have for Bryan Cranston's characters in "Malcolm in the Middle" and "Breaking Bad."

    The backstory to "Hung" could be something along the lines of Frank surviving a deadly attack on his life post Punisher that made him relocate and use a new identity to start to build his life again with a new family in a new area. The raunchiness of the show would compliment his dark world and the care he has for his family in that show would be the same strong care he had for his wife and kids in the Punisher film.

    By the way, there's rumors that Jon Berenthal's Punisher is going to be getting his own series (a prequel to who he becomes in Daredevil season two, I presume), so that must have you absolutely bonkers excited. I know @haserot is big into the character as well. I'd love to see a series that explores his life before the mob hit, and afterward, his journey to seek vengeance. That has me really excited, if the rumors are in fact true.
  • Creasy47Creasy47 In Cuba with Natalya.Moderator
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    It's a rumor, but I hear they're looking for a showrunner for a 'Punisher' Netflix series, and I'm pretty sure they're focusing on doing one for 'Elektra,' as well, but due to the release schedule between Marvel and Netflix where they want one or two a year, apparently the earliest we'll see this (because of more 'Daredevil,' 'Jessica Jones,' and that 'Iron Fist' show) is 2018.
  • 0BradyM0Bondfanatic70BradyM0Bondfanatic7 Quantum Floral Arrangements: "We Have Petals Everywhere"
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    I heard that since they are having trouble getting a showrunner and lead actor for Iron Fist they may have to settle for just shooting a one to two hour film to lead the character into The Defenders. That's really sad, as Fist would fit in perfectly with the solo Luke Cage series that's shooting now. The two are best buds, after all.

    I was really excited to see an Iron Fist standalone series, because he's one of the characters I know very, very little about.
  • @Master_Dahark, I'm sure there've been people out there who've made parallels between Jane's Frank Castle and the man he plays in "Hung," just like some have for Bryan Cranston's characters in "Malcolm in the Middle" and "Breaking Bad"
    You'll like this, 0Brady- my fiance has watched one or two episodes with me- she can take it or leave it, but she's seen enough to get the general idea.
    Well the other day I was actually watching The Punisher and she came home from work during the diner scene with Harry Heck

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    and she goes '...this is a weird episode...'

    =))

    Didn't take her long after that though to realize!
  • 0BradyM0Bondfanatic70BradyM0Bondfanatic7 Quantum Floral Arrangements: "We Have Petals Everywhere"
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    @Master_Dahark, that's rich!

    Imagine if she came in during the fight with the Russian.

    Her: "Hi honey, oh, watching "Hung" again? *Fight picks up* Oh my, why is Tom's character being beaten to a pulp?!"

    You: "Well you see, on the last episode he was almost seduced by one of the housewives across the street and...needless to say her body builder husband found out and has come to teach him a lesson."

    :D
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    Just watched Sherlock from New Years Day. At one point i thought i was on the drugs! 8-}
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    I'm glued to Adventure Time =P~
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    figured i would post this here

    http://deadline.com/2016/02/macgyver-reboot-dr-phil-drama-bull-cbs-pilot-1201695415/

    so a reboot is happeing maybe it's because I grew up with 007 and yes and batman but I am not as upset as others about the reboot I think in this age of dark gritty espionage and reboots.. Macgyver should fit right at home (I am honestly hoping the series takes inspiration from Casino Royale personally)
  • bondjamesbondjames You were expecting someone else?
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    I just finished the entire run of Damages (2007 - 2012), starring Glenn Close & Rose Byrne. It's about a hot shot New York lawyer (Patty Hewes, played by Close) who will do anything (absolutely anything) to win, and her young protege (Ellen Parsons, played by Byrne), who she takes in out of law school.

    The story follows Parsons as she starts off at Hewes's firm, learns the ropes and skills, and then eventually moves on to become a competitor of Hewes's. Each season focuses on a different case that Hewes's firm is working on, and there are interrelated family stories that play a part.

    Ultimately Parsons has to figure out whether she wants to become like her mentor, who has ruthlessly sacrificed everything for success, or be normal.

    I didn't think I would enjoy this show as much as I did. It had me gripped for all 5 seasons. It's a different kind of law show, in that it doesn't really focus on court scenes (there are hardly any) but rather the machinations that inevitably result from a relentless drive to succeed.

    Highly recommended
  • DaltonCraig007DaltonCraig007 They say, "Evil prevails when good men fail to act." What they ought to say is, "Evil prevails."
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    Just finished The Man In The High Castle. A show, based on the novel by Philip K Dick, about an alternative world where Germany and Japan were victorious in World War 2. Highly recommended, I started the show last night and couldn't get my eyes off the screen until 6 am, and if my body didn't shut down to get some sleep, I'd have continued until I finished the season (which I have just completed).
  • Lancaster007Lancaster007 Shrublands Health Clinic, England
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    BBC One's War & Peace, epic and stunning tv. Excellent cast, locations and photography, great Sunday nite telly!
  • JohnHammond73JohnHammond73 Lancashire, UK
    edited February 2016 Posts: 4,151
    Still ploughing my way through The X Files. With the new series hitting UK shores tonight, a while ago I thought I'd prepare by watching all the original episodes and movies. Done ok, I'm currently just about to start season 5 but still a fair bit to go. Just hoping that there'll be a spoiler thread on here for those who won't have seen it at the same time as others?
  • Creasy47Creasy47 In Cuba with Natalya.Moderator
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    Birdleson wrote: »
    I finally went ahead and purchased the 1976 BBC television series I, CLAUDIUS, after wanting to see it for decades. I'm on episode 3 (out of 12). It is living up to its reputation.

    I always wanted to see this show because the source material seemed interesting and I loved the cast.
  • bondjamesbondjames You were expecting someone else?
    edited February 2016 Posts: 23,883
    Ray Donovan Season 3

    I just finished watching the latest season of this brilliant show. I am totally hooked on this. Along with Homeland, Masters of Sex & House of Cards, it's my favourite at the moment.

    Liev Schreiber is the man. What an intense guy. Rivals Craig for sheer machismo.

    I am linking below to my review of Season 2 for more info on this show, but to summarize, think Get Shorty meets Heat meets Breaking Bad. It's just great.

    http://www.mi6community.com/index.php?p=/discussion/comment/457681/#Comment_457681
  • doubleoegodoubleoego #LightWork
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    @bondjames, we seem to have the same taste here. Ray Donovan is a great show as are the rest you listed. Do you watch Billions?
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  • ThunderfingerThunderfinger Das Boot Hill
    edited February 2016 Posts: 45,489
    Creasy47 wrote: »
    Birdleson wrote: »
    I finally went ahead and purchased the 1976 BBC television series I, CLAUDIUS, after wanting to see it for decades. I'm on episode 3 (out of 12). It is living up to its reputation.

    I always wanted to see this show because the source material seemed interesting and I loved the cast.

    Caligula is one of the most horrendous villains of any tv series. I remember certain scenes vividly, although I was just a kid when I saw it.

    Lately I have been watching Mammon, second season of a Norwegian thriller series. I skipped the first season as I thought it was shit, but this one soon got me caught up. Surprisingly well made and exciting.
  • bondjamesbondjames You were expecting someone else?
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    doubleoego wrote: »
    @bondjames, we seem to have the same taste here. Ray Donovan is a great show as are the rest you listed. Do you watch Billions?
    @doubleoego, I want to watch Billions but I don't have Showtime. I watch all the other shows a year later on Blu ray. The ads for it look great. Damian Lewis looks pretty slick in them and I love Paul Giamatti.

    I heard Giamatti's character is loosely based on Preet Bharara, the New York D.A., who seems to be Elliot Spitzer without the prostitutes.

    Have your seen it? How is it? I'll watch it for Lewis & Giamatti alone.
  • doubleoegodoubleoego #LightWork
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    It's just started; only 4 episodes so far but it's a fantastic show. Lewis is incredible and his wife in the show is definitely cut from the Sherry Palmer and Mellie Fitzgerald cloth. Giamatti is great in this, definitely catch this when you can. You'll really like it.
  • talos7talos7 New Orleans
    edited February 2016 Posts: 8,196
    I just started re-watching the original X-Files. My daughter is 18 and has never seen it.. We just finished "Squeeze" with the character of Eugene Victor Tooms.
  • JohnHammond73JohnHammond73 Lancashire, UK
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    talos7 wrote: »
    I just started re-watching the original X-Files. My daughter is 18 and has never seen it.. We just finished "Squeeze" with the character of Eugene Victor Tooms.

    Brilliant episode....

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    Longmire season 1 which coincidentally happens to reflect me currently reading books from the Walt Longmire books series.
  • ShardlakeShardlake Leeds, West Yorkshire, England
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    War and Peace was definitely a lavish and hugely ambitious work, it certainly dragged at times and I have to say it just kept reminding me of 1864 which I saw last year and that was considerably better.

    The cast was impressive and Paul Dano was superb in the lead, James Norton was suitably stoic and noble, although I'm more looking forward to him returning to his calling card role, Tommy Lee Royce in series 2 of Happy Valley starting tomorrow night.

    Series 1 was one of the best things the BBC done in years and I hope series 2 doesn't do a Broadchurch on us, although I have a feeling it won't.
  • Twin Peaks I was young when I first watched this when it originally aired, much went over my head. Stumbled on the box sets and rewatched series 1 and 2. This is superb tv, was immediately engrossed in the stories and excellent characters. Revisted much of Lynchs work recently with a renewed appreciation. Looking forward to series 3 of Twin Peaks.

    X files must admit when Spooky Mulder left the show so did I, so not familiar with the later seasons. I did watch both movies which were mixed. Watched first episode of season 10 mini series, good to see the characters again though felt a bit forced and rushed. Admittedly they are setting things up and cater to a new audience. I will certainly keep watching, some interesting ideas were presented.
  • DarthDimiDarthDimi Behind you!Moderator
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    Dracula

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    Right, another seven hours vaporised over the illusion that watching a TV series actually pays off. With a few notable exceptions, it doesn't in my experience.

    Not a single property seems safe from the curse of being serialised these days but where's the quality control? Forget 24 and Sherlock for a moment, and you mostly have the exact same stuff repeated on a slightly different canvas. Seen one - seen them all. Take Dracula for example. With the book now nearly 120 years old and tons of film adaptations already sucking the blood from collectors' wallets and storage space, I wish that some film and TV producers would pay closer attention to the quality of their next Dracula product, not to the quantity. I'm a sucker - this pun not intended - for all things Dracula, but even I care for finesse. Taking the Stoker novel and putting a different spin on it is one thing. Keeping it fresh and alive (despite the vampires) is another thing entirely.

    Even then, Dracula is still one of the better shows as it doesn't completely fall into the usual traps. Most TV series set up interesting conflicts in their pilot episode and then wait about 15 episodes before they pick those original threads up again for the sudden conclusion. What happens in between is usually the same thing: episode x introduces an issue, episode x + 1 solves the issue, episode x + 2 has forgotten about the issue. Meanwhile, a 42 minute episode is about 40 minutes of dialogue. The same dialogue. Over and over and over again. Also, there's one school of composers for TV series and they all produce the same music.

    Dracula has good intentions. We go back to Vlad Tepes because it seems 'cool' lately to always explore the "real" Dracula - unfortunately, as Dracula Untold has shown, it's difficult to stick to that without going dark and vampiric soon enough, and it's also rather boring to be frank. Disguised as an innovative American scientist-industrialist called Grayson, Dracula tries to make it in modern day London but falls in love with Mina and then there's Lucy and Jonathan and a slightly different but nevertheless dull Van Helsing and a big terminator Renfield and a gazillion forgettable other characters including a Blade II type bloodpack of vampire hunters and ... Tired? So was I, trust me. Because these people have absolutely nothing of any interest to do. By the time we get to the final episode, hardly anything is resolved and from what I understand, there's not going to be a second season. So if that's true, I really wasted my time on this thing. (Some seem to speculate that we might get a second season. I'm not sure.)

    Fleming at least was short and concise. Firefly didn't last long enough to become boring. 24 remains adrenalised and provides cool action beats every episode. Sherlock is of a standalone brilliance. But looking back on Heroes, Battlestar Galactica (remake), Gotham (oh dear) and even Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles (though I rather liked that one for other reasons), most of these series could have been cut to about 30 % and then, perhaps, none of it would have felt like a total waste of time. Television series have become incredibly successful these last few years but I just don't understand why. People seem to enjoy listening to the same endless dialogues and watching the same conflicts and ... everything is the same! Whether in Dracula or in Battlestar Galactica or in Gotham or... people sleep with other people, their partners find out, they argue (episde x), fight over it (episode x + 1) and make up again (episode x + 2); business competitors are plotting against our main protagonists, someone dies, ...

    But who am I to talk? I never saw Boston Legal or Breaking Bad or Prison Break or ... And it's not like I'm not trying. I am keeping up with The Walking Dead and enjoying most episodes but again not all. I guess I've had enough of the 'talkies', the episodes in which, in hindsight, nothing's transpired, people have just talked, and talked and talked some more and I'm sick of being told by the world that "oh my god you have to watch so and so because it's soooo cool!" You know what's cool? A 90 minute film, cut to perfection, where every scene and in fact every shot serves a purpose. But working out some ideas for a story and then stretching it beyond 300 % of what it could provide, is not - repeat, not cool. That's why I'm not even interested in those Hannibal Lecter or Bates Motel shows. I'll happily stick to two Lecter films and two Psycho films, thank you.

    So in conclusion, Dracula, while certainly well performed by the likes of Jonathan Rhys Meyers and Thomas Kreitchman, never engaged me but never really put me off either. If there's ever going to be a second season, fine, as with Gotham I might actually give it a try if for no other reason than at least to validate the time I spent on the first season. But if it never happens, I won't lose sleep over it.
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    Macgyver Halloween Knights episode the Interplay between Richard Dean Anderson and Michael Des Barres is brilliant and bravo to Macgyver to having the arch nemesis turn to him for help. I am watching a lot of my favorite episodes as I am gearing up for the hopeful reboot. Sure the series at times could be silly but for the true espionage episodes I would argue Macgyver could stand up next to mission impossible Jason bourne and even our own 007 but I guess Only me and James Wan see the potential in the character maybe the reboot (which I believe is coming this fall) will be what it takes for everyone else to go "shit Macgyver is awesome"

    I plan on watching a few season 1 and season 2 episodes
  • doubleoegodoubleoego #LightWork
    edited February 2016 Posts: 11,139
    When 24 first came out I thought, right this is a Macguiver for the 21st century.
  • Creasy47Creasy47 In Cuba with Natalya.Moderator
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    In the next couple of days, I'm going to begin my re-watch of 'Game of Thrones,' leading up to a re-watch of Season 5 once it's released on blu-ray next month. From there, it's a few week wait until Season 6 finally premieres. Anyone else doing the same?
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