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TV in July 2018 - What are you watching?
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Does anyone know if Patrick Melrose has any further books to cover? No spoilers, it felt concluded to me at the end, but I could be wrong.
There's only the five of them, and there is an omnibus of them that tends to go for very reasonable rates so I snagged them up a while back so I could get punched in the gut some more this summer.
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I'm here to yell at berzeli for ruining my day off with Zoo. That show is trash and I can't stop watching it. I'm in only in S1 and can't believe anything that is going on in that show and it sounds like it gets crazier.
Earp is worth giving a shot. I binged the first season on Netflix and liked it. Buffy meets the west is a very apt description of it. It is a lot of Earp dealing with supernatural shit that happens in and around her town.
Dance puppet, dance!
That's the thing, when watching it, even when you know that things will get crazier, you still are just baffled and amazed in equal quantities at what transpires.
This entire episode was amazing, loved finally getting some backstory on Ann, sorely needed.
And just finished episode 4 of Patrick Melrose
Holy shit this show is really getting to me. This episode was so unsettling for reasons I can't even pin down, and it breaks my heart to see patrick moving back down a dark path. Man I don't think I am ready for the finale.
Sepinwall put up his Sharp Objects review: https://www.rollingstone.com/tv/tv-reviews/sharp-objects-review-hbo-drama-cuts-like-a-knife-695172/
I've liked Amy Adams in other work, and a dark drama is always an allure for me so I'll definitely be checking this out
I've liked Amy Adams in other work, and a dark drama is always an allure for me so I'll definitely be checking this out
Reviews are very positive overall, though most point out the typical peak tv complaints about it being a real slow burner and very heavy material. Great performances, though.
Anyone watch The Forest (La Foret) miniseries on Netflix? Is it any good? I was going to do a free month trial and check out a few shows.
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So now that Netflix succeeded in becoming HBO, HBO is going to try to become Netflix. I think most would agree that this was always inevitable.
HBO's "quality over quantity" philosophy hasn't produced Great shows at a faster or more consistent rate than any other established cable channel, so I don't think this is that big of a deal, ultimately. I figure they'll keep their prestige TV pipeline in place and hire new people to oversee their new initiatives.
HBO's going to have to branch out and start providing a broader ranger of content - shows for kids (beyond Sesame Street), teens, old people, families, more racially/sexually diverse shows, faith based shows, reality shows, and (more) foreign language shows if they want to reach a deeper market penetration.
It's going to be fascinating to watch this all play out.
HBO's "quality over quantity" philosophy hasn't produced Great shows at a faster or more consistent rate than any other established cable channel, so I don't think this is that big of a deal, ultimately. I figure they'll keep their prestige TV pipeline in place and hire new people to oversee their new initiatives.
HBO's going to have to branch out and start providing a broader ranger of content - shows for kids (beyond Sesame Street), teens, old people, families, more racially/sexually diverse shows, faith based shows, reality shows, and (more) foreign language shows if they want to reach a deeper market penetration.
It's going to be fascinating to watch this all play out.
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I quoted your post in the other, more active, thread. :]
Business news typically gets posted in the other thread for discussion. This one is more for discussing current shows that people are watching, trailers, and scheduling.
not your fault, but I wish people would stop just embedded Twitter posts instead of copying and pasting. Those of us with social media blocked at work can never see them.
Since July is #CatchupMonth, I finished both The Terror and The Sinner this weekend, both of which I mostly enjoyed with some reservations. I found myself attracted to each more for their horror aesthetics and how they portrayed their character's sense of dread and isolation than any moment to moment story details or writing. The Terror was also buoyed by some terrific performances and incredible sound design; all five of the actors who do the heavy lifting on the show deserve recognition.
I think my next watch will either be 12 Monkeys, which my partner is interested in, or seasons 2 through 4 of Line of Duty, which will probably only take me an evening.
I think my next watch will either be 12 Monkeys, which my partner is interested in, or seasons 2 through 4 of Line of Duty, which will probably only take me an evening.
Like anyone can remember the original timeslot from the 90's without looking it up. lol
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I am way too ready for this show. Three episodes premiering on premiere night, it's gonna be good!
Wow. That's a whole lot of retired people shows. Won't watch a single thing on that list. Life in Pieces mid-season?
Question: has anyone involved with this confirmed which King material they do and don't have the rights to use?
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Yep, that it was! Season two was still really tense even though I had a very good idea of where it was all going. Now what's gonna happen in season three?! :O
A lot of the young actresses in CW shows are from Australia, so I guess that's nothing new lol.
Good to see Castle Rock get a solid review
https://tvline.com/2018/07/11/castle-rock-review-hulu-stephen-king-anthology/
One of the few July shows I'm looking forward to.
https://tvline.com/2018/07/11/castle-rock-review-hulu-stephen-king-anthology/
One of the few July shows I'm looking forward to.
Well its a given CW goes for the cheaper foreign talent.
But for me It even looks like one of those cheap looking fantasy shows that came out in the 90's early 2000. I know CW does not spend a lot on its tv show but this looked like it was a kickstarter show for youtube.
I just watched Flowers Series 2.
It aired in June but I'm in the U.S., I didn't even know there was an order for a second series. Caught the first on Seeso, loved it. Decided to rewatch series 1 before watching series 2 but in the U.S. you can't find series 1 or series 2 to stream or buy anywhere.
So. You know. I torrented them.
Anyway, this show is one of the best shows on and I haven't heard anyone talk about it. It's really funny but also an incredibly well made exploration of dealing with mental illness and depression within the family.
I can't make threads but I think this show deserves its own OT just to spread awareness of it. I think it would be really helpful for people who suffer from these problems or have friends or loved ones that do, and I think that applies to everyone ultimately.
If you are in the U.K. you can watch both series free on Channel 4's website and app.
http://www.channel4.com/programmes/flowers/on-demand/58382-001
If you aren't in the U.K. it's worth tracking down all the same. The show has some amazing performances and some of the scenes really gave me perspective with my own issues.
It's also hilarious.
Well, I only posted the trailer for the second series, because just as you encountered I had difficulty tracking down the second series so I haven't caught up yet.
I just watched Flowers Series 2.
It aired in June but I'm in the U.S., I didn't even know there was an order for a second series. Caught the first on Seeso, loved it. Decided to rewatch series 1 before watching series 2 but in the U.S. you can't find series 1 or series 2 to stream or buy anywhere.
So. You know. I torrented them.
Anyway, this show is one of the best shows on and I haven't heard anyone talk about it. It's really funny but also an incredibly well made exploration of dealing with mental illness and depression within the family.
I can't make threads but I think this show deserves its own OT just to spread awareness of it. I think it would be really helpful for people who suffer from these problems or have friends or loved ones that do, and I think that applies to everyone ultimately.
If you are in the U.K. you can watch both series free on Channel 4's website and app.
http://www.channel4.com/programmes/flowers/on-demand/58382-001
If you aren't in the U.K. it's worth tracking down all the same. The show has some amazing performances and some of the scenes really gave me perspective with my own issues.
It's also hilarious.
It's a terrific show with a terrific cast (Colman <3<3<3<3), and definitely worth checking out.
Yes. It was announced last year. But as always with UK TV, if you want any production details or possible date for it be prepared to start online stalking line producers.
Yeah, unfortunately there is no legal way to watch the show in my country.
I suppose if you have a VPN you could use that to access the Channel 4 website's content.
Series 2 is amazing and goes in a bit of a different direction. The first series felt like a pretty complete story so I wasn't sure how this would go, but I was delighted with the result. Will Sharpe has created a gorgeous, delicate butterfly of human drama wrapped in a cocoon of comedy. I laughed, I cried, I self-reflected. It's beautiful stuff.