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    Watched "Galaxy 4" yesterday. Not the best Classic Who story, that's for sure, but not a disaster either. It's obvious it's done on the cheap, but the planet really looks alien. And Stephanie Bidmead plays a great villain. Too bad only one episode and eight minutes of another survive.
  • edited June 2016 Posts: 4,813
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    I'm a few years too late, but I recently started watching Prison Break!
    I really love Wentworth & Dominic on The Flash and Legends of Tomorrow as Capt. Cold and Heatwave- I think they're a riot! Plus I understand they're making a sequel series to Prison Break, so I decided to catch up!

    I flew through season 1 in about two weeks; I was addicted and they had an annoying knack for ending each episode in a cliffhanger! (I'm fortunate now that I didn't have to wait, if I was watching back when it was on TV)
    I'm loving season 2 currently; though I've heard from many people that it takes a nosedive for seasons 3 & 4, bummer. We'll see!

    OT question: Why does Dominic Purcell do so many horrible movies??? He's a decent actor, but have you looked at his IMDB page? Jesus! He even has a couple Uwe Boll movies under his belt-- recent ones too! I guess he's all about the $$$
  • 0BradyM0Bondfanatic70BradyM0Bondfanatic7 Quantum Floral Arrangements: "We Have Petals Everywhere"
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    True Detective Season 2

    After being ushered by many peers to give it a watch, while many more others warned me to stay clear in general, I journeyed into season 2 of True Detective with apprehension. Looking back now, I'm glad I didn't listen to the majority and gave this show a shot, as painful as it was to experience, as it holds nothing back.

    It started out rough for me, as the show began setting things up in episode 1 and 2, but I found myself adapting, being a noir fan accustomed to watching shows and films that don't hold your hand as the narrative unfolds. This show certainly isn't season 1, and thank heavens for that. The critics of this show have been very perplexing, to say the least, because I have no idea what they expected. The plot already follows a few story beats from season 1, which was enough for me. If Pizzolatto chose to simply rehash a lot of what worked before, it would have been boring and unchallenging to his abilities.

    In season 2, things are beautifully flipped. We are taken from the dark backwoods of Louisiana to the sweat and sin caked landscape of a dusty, desert strewn California, experiencing the lives of characters quite fresh to the series. This time around, we actually get close to the crimes being committed through Vince Vaughn's Frank, a great twist after season 1 isolated us from the main players in the debauchery. Each character has depth and nuance and baggage that gives them a beautiful mix of endurance and tragedy, and while there are some hit or miss moments in between, on the whole I think Pizzolatto was highly successful in developing the characters in new and interesting ways without giving us a Marty or Rust 2.0.

    Special mention goes to Colin Farrell, who should be arrested for all the scenes he continually steals in this show. His character's journey is the most beautiful and in touch with the genre to me, and he is able to detail all his character is thinking by his face alone. Such an engrossing, nuanced performance that is the equivalent of Matthew Mcconaughey's Rust Cohle from season 1 while being its own separate, wonderful thing. The stand out of the season, and more than enough reason to tune in. I though Vaughn did admirably as well, though he has been trashed in reviews of the show, for reasons I don't understand.

    To anyone who has heard the critics' outcry about this show, I say, give this a shot. This show is, to my mind, unfairly maligned by those who may not simply get the genre. I don't know what a lot of high profile press critics expected from this show. The genre is noir, where you see broken characters just getting by in a crooked world that's always stacked against them. Looking at the history of stories told in the genre, noirs are a landscape where it's common for bad guys to get the edge and make it out alive, just as it's not unusual for strings to be left untangled, with mysteries left hanging in the balance as the characters are forced to desert all that they love most, and lose so much it's like they're not even alive at all.

    My point is, don't expect True Detective to have as much resolution as you're used to in other shows, as it's very true to the genre in its own ways, if not specifically how I've described it above. Watching this show, expect to see things play out as they would in the real world. Season 2 shows you how the world actually works, and presents a drama full of fictional figures involved in dealings that occur all too commonly in our day to day lives. In season 2, what's scary isn't the paranoia the characters experience, or the danger facing them down a dark alley. What's most frightening is just how real everything the characters experience is. In life we do lose things, we do get screwed by those with more power, some can get ahead of us through money or status, and we watch the innocent taken advantage of by those with the connections to keep doing it. This is the kind of unrelenting, unsympathetic world season 2 presents. Our world. And if True Detective season 2 does anything, it presents us with life as it is. A crooked world where minority power rules majority powerless, and happy endings can be just as foreign as trust. The setbacks, the drawbacks, the skeletons in our closets that pop out at inopportune times, but also the beautiful, if fleeting moments where we feel understood by another and our trust is rewarded, even if we don't recognize the person we see looking back at us in the mirror.


    In conclusion, I will say, this isn't a show to watch if you're not feeling up to it. You need a lot of emotional energy, and if you're not familiar with noir tropes and the playbook the genre follows, you may be quickly disappointed, as it's not like anything else out there. However, I urge anyone with interest to block out the voices of the critics and watch this show. Pizzolatto got rushed right out of the gate by HBO to perform, and even when he's put off his game and pressured to deliver, he still writes better characters, story arcs and thematic narratives than most other creators given twice or three times the room to breathe. Season 2 is far from perfect, and there are things I would no doubt do differently if given the chance, but on the whole, I see it as yet another compelling noir drama that presents us with characters so real you forget the actors playing them and stories so heartbreaking they make what truly matters in life more transparent through the characters' tragedies. Everything from the cinematography to sound design, costuming, editing and more is top of the pile, heads and shoulders above much of what is out there now, even in this great time of televised entertainment.

    When season 3 rolls around, I'll still be watching, as Pizzolatto and his team do things other creators couldn't even dream of replicating half as well.
  • MajorDSmytheMajorDSmythe "I tolerate this century, but I don't enjoy it."Moderator
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    Doctor Who: The Curse Of Fenric
    It's an obvious choice, but this is my favourite McCoy era story (and favourite story overall). The production values might have been at their lowest point, but I don't believe it is so noticeable, especially with the amount of on location filming. That and the strength of the story more than makes up for it.

    7th Doctor, Best To Not-Quite-So-Best:
    1. The Curse Of Fenric
    2. Battlefield
    3. Ghostlight
    4. Remembrance Of The Daleks
    5. The Greatest Show In The Galaxy
    6. Silver Nemesis
    7. The Happiness Patrol
    8. Dragonfire
    9. Paradise Towers
    10. Delta And The Bannermen
    11. Time And The Rani
  • ShardlakeShardlake Leeds, West Yorkshire, England
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    5 episodes into Season 2 of Better Call Saul and it's like revisting an old friend but this time round even better. Bob Odenkirk must be one of the most watchable actors around and Johnathan Banks is simply superb as Mike, Walter I will never forgive you for that one!

    Then my Wife and I started watching Making a Murderer, 3 episodes in and wow this is addictive compelling TV. No idea where this is going and we've got 7 more to go, uttterly gripped.
  • Creasy47Creasy47 In Cuba with Natalya.Moderator
    edited June 2016 Posts: 40,976
    Shardlake wrote: »
    What a cracking closer to the 3rd series of Peaky Blinders and what a cliffhanger. As usual the use of contemporary music has been exemplary, the use of Radiohead in particular was inspired. You and Whose Army in the 1st episode and that haunting closing use of Life In A Glasshouse, utterly superb. It's going to be a long wait for series 4.

    Happy to hear that this delivers, I've yet to get around to watching the third season (all in one sitting, most likely.)
  • ClarkDevlinClarkDevlin Martinis, Girls and Guns
    edited June 2016 Posts: 15,423
    After hearing nothing but good things about it, I watched the pilot episode for The Sweeney, yes the old 70s cop drama series, and I've got to say...

    John Thaw has presence wherever he goes. And the theme tune alone is nothing but pure awesomeness!

  • edited June 2016 Posts: 6,432
    After hearing nothing but good things about it, I watched the pilot episode for The Sweeney, yes the old 70s cop drama series, and I've got to say...

    John Thaw has presence wherever he goes. And the theme tune alone is nothing but pure awesomeness!


    Regan was a badass!

    You need to watch this for more Badass TV...



  • ClarkDevlinClarkDevlin Martinis, Girls and Guns
    Posts: 15,423
    After hearing nothing but good things about it, I watched the pilot episode for The Sweeney, yes the old 70s cop drama series, and I've got to say...

    John Thaw has presence wherever he goes. And the theme tune alone is nothing but pure awesomeness!


    Regan was a badass!

    You need to watch this for more Badass TV...


    I have the first two seasons for The Professionals, @fire_and_ice. :D Lewis Collins and Gordon Jackson both own the screen. Not sure about Martin Shaw, which doesn't mean he's bad, at all. Just not as awesome as Cowley and Bodie.

    As for The Sweeney, I'll be watching the rest of the series. And from what I've seen so far, Regan IS badass, and I might say he's the Dirty Harry of London.
  • bondjamesbondjames You were expecting someone else?
    edited June 2016 Posts: 23,883
    Count me in as another big fan The Professionals. For everyone who hasn't had the privilege, I highly recommend this show, which has been remastered and recently rereleased on region free blu ray (available through Amazon.co.uk), meaning it will play on any player anywhere. This, The New Avengers, & Return of the Saint are great shows & must watch tv.
  • ClarkDevlinClarkDevlin Martinis, Girls and Guns
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    bondjames wrote: »
    Count me in as another big fan The Professionals. For everyone who hasn't had the privilege, I highly recommend this show, which has been remastered and recently rereleased on region free blu ray (available through Amazon.co.uk), meaning it will play on any player anywhere. This, The New Avengers, & Return of the Saint are great shows & must watch tv.
    Right you are, sir!
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    @ClarkDevlin @bondjames gritty no nonsense action, certainly don't make TV like that anymore. Will have to check out the remastered Proffesionals. :)
  • ClarkDevlinClarkDevlin Martinis, Girls and Guns
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    Indeed, @fire_and_ice. The closest the American television ever came to making a Professionals was Starsky & Hutch, but it can't compare. One hell of a ride for action lovers. I still haven't seen the follow-up with Edward Woodward, yet. But, I am looking forward to it, one day. It's called CI5: The New Professionals.
  • QsAssistantQsAssistant All those moments lost in time... like tears in rain
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    American Ninja Warrior
    I always look forward to a new season of this show. It's fun to watch and is an encouragement to get fit.
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    This came straight from John Wesley Shipp's page: Superman has been cast for S2 of Supergirl.

    Tyler Hoechlin won the role. Can't say I've ever heard of him. I was sort of hoping for Tom Welling, but considering I haven't even seen Supergirl yet, I guess I don't have much room to talk, lol

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    He looks like Henry Cavill
  • DaltonCraig007DaltonCraig007 They say, "Evil prevails when good men fail to act." What they ought to say is, "Evil prevails."
    Posts: 15,718
    Tyler Hoechlin, isn't he Tom Hanks' kid in 'Road to Perdition'?
  • 0BradyM0Bondfanatic70BradyM0Bondfanatic7 Quantum Floral Arrangements: "We Have Petals Everywhere"
    Posts: 28,694
    I can see it.

    Tyler-at-Comic-Con-2011-for-Teen-Wolf-tyler-hoechlin-24051095-1667-2500.jpg

    I haven't seen him in anything, but if he can nail Superman's innocence and goodness and Clark's uncoordinated movements to hide who he really is, then we've got a winner.
  • LeonardPineLeonardPine The Bar on the Beach
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    In the middle of season 1 of Daredevil on Netflix

    Very good so far. Incredibly violent and well acted

    Loving Vincent D'Onofrio as the Kingpin!
  • 0BradyM0Bondfanatic70BradyM0Bondfanatic7 Quantum Floral Arrangements: "We Have Petals Everywhere"
    Posts: 28,694
    In the middle of season 1 of Daredevil on Netflix

    Very good so far. Incredibly violent and well acted

    Loving Vincent D'Onofrio as the Kingpin!

    You ain't seen nothing yet, @LeonardPine! Glad you're getting a kick out of it.
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    I can see it.

    Tyler-at-Comic-Con-2011-for-Teen-Wolf-tyler-hoechlin-24051095-1667-2500.jpg

    I haven't seen him in anything, but if he can nail Superman's innocence and goodness and Clark's uncoordinated movements to hide who he really is, then we've got a winner.
    Never seen him in anything, shame they could not get Tom on board.
  • ThunderfingerThunderfinger Das Boot Hill
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    It is well worth a look from anyone with a sense of humour.
  • MajorDSmytheMajorDSmythe "I tolerate this century, but I don't enjoy it."Moderator
    Posts: 13,978
    Doctor Who: Survival

    The end of the line, the last McCoy story and also the last classic era story. And it's great to see Anthony Ainley make a last official appearance as The Master.


    7th Doctor, Best To Not-Quite-So-Best:
    1. The Curse Of Fenric
    2. Survival
    3. Battlefield
    4. Ghostlight
    5. Remembrance Of The Daleks
    6. The Greatest Show In The Galaxy
    7. Silver Nemesis
    8. The Happiness Patrol
    9. Dragonfire
    10. Paradise Towers
    11. Delta And The Bannermen
    12. Time And The Rani
  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy My Secret Lair
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    Just discovered on my streaming service in the reto tv section Department S.
    I remember this from when I was a kid, so I'll have loads of fun watching the
    two seasons of it. :D it also had one of the best pieces of theme music.
  • DaltonCraig007DaltonCraig007 They say, "Evil prevails when good men fail to act." What they ought to say is, "Evil prevails."
    Posts: 15,718
    @chrisisall @bondjames @Creasy47 @doubleoego @0BradyM0Bondfanatic7



    I'm afraid I've never seen the original film which this new TV show is based on, but wooooow! Ed Harris, Jeffrey Wright, Anthony Hopkins! By the looks of this trailer, the show is going to be a phenomenal. And I see Jonathan Nolan has already found his next show as 'Person Of Interest' ends this month.
  • doubleoegodoubleoego #LightWork
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    That looks awesome! TV today is just frikkn amazing...

    which bring me to...this week's episode of Game Of Thrones!

    This episode was beyond phenomenal. By far one of the greatest things you'll see on TV or in film for that matter. This episode was beyond epic, from the opening with Kalasee and her "children" to John Snow's badassery and the Sansa's revenge...This was a truly satisfying episode. Got to watch this again.
  • Creasy47Creasy47 In Cuba with Natalya.Moderator
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    I haven't looked forward to a new TV show/miniseries as much as I've been anticipating 'Westworld,' and that trailer really solidifies why.

    @doubleoego, agreed on last night's episode of GoT, probably the biggest television episode I've ever seen, in terms of scale. Intense, with a great conclusion I've been waiting years for.
  • doubleoegodoubleoego #LightWork
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    I think the only time I was sat down was during those long arse opening credits but other than that I was on my feet the whole time, in awe of just how epic this latest episode was. The whole episode was bananas from start to satisfying finish.
  • Creasy47Creasy47 In Cuba with Natalya.Moderator
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    The most intense moment for me was:
    Watching Jon nearly suffocate to death underneath all those bodies and fighting men. Felt like I was suffocating alongside him as I watched it.
  • doubleoegodoubleoego #LightWork
    edited June 2016 Posts: 11,139
    Creasy47 wrote: »
    The most intense moment for me was:
    Watching Jon nearly suffocate to death underneath all those bodies and fighting men. Felt like I was suffocating alongside him as I watched it.
    I know, right? That was really intense. In fact, the whole field battle was so atmospheric it was like I was actually there; dodging horses and arrows, entangled with mud-drenched soldiers.The camera work, choreography and cinematography were incredibly top notch. The whole episode was like one big money shot.
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