Is anyone feeling a bit underwhelmed by The Musketeers? I don't know. It looks great, but it's taken me 3 episodes to get who's who of the Musketeers straight in my head. Don't really feel like the storyline's going anywhere much yet either.
It's got a second series evidently, but doesn't look like Peter Capaldi will be in it due to his DW commitments.
This user would like to thank Medea Fleecestealer for this useful post:
I want to get hold of Charlie Brooker's Black Mirror too, I missed the first series and the start of the second, so will torrent that too.
Ah! I've been reading through the thread, crossing off various suggestions from my mental list (notably: GoT, Sherlock, Battlestar Galactica, Dr. Who, pretty much anything starring John Cleese) and hoping I could contribute with Black Mirror. But no! :P
I think I can only add the X-Files for lazy Sunday afternoons.
If you are into somewhat cult sci-fi series, the retake of V was quite enjoyable. Aliens, reptiles and intrigue pretty much sums it up! It was discontinued though.
Because I didn't find it believable that Martin would poison Hans - lose his temper and beat him up, yes, but not a cowardly poisoning with no real gratification.
He'd lost his wife because of his own infidelity and now he's going to lose his kids too. The whole going to visit Hans in prison lacked credibility too.
I liked the interaction between Martin and Saga, and felt even more pissed off that Saga has lost her only friend because Martin can't think past the end of his penis.
I suppose it shows the quality of the series that it annoyed me in this way.
I watched the first couple of episodes of Salamander. It looks promising, it's certainly compelling.
I've not managed to really get into The Killing. I've only seen a few episodes, so perhaps it's just a slow starter, but so far I don't care about any of the characters. I've got the rest of the series waiting to be watched, but I don't feel very motivated.
Because I didn't find it believable that Martin would poison Hans - lose his temper and beat him up, yes, but not a cowardly poisoning with no real gratification.
He'd lost his wife because of his own infidelity and now he's going to lose his kids too. The whole going to visit Hans in prison lacked credibility too.
I liked the interaction between Martin and Saga, and felt even more pissed off that Saga has lost her only friend because Martin can't think past the end of his penis.
I suppose it shows the quality of the series that it annoyed me in this way.
I watched the first couple of episodes of Salamander. It looks promising, it's certainly compelling.
I've not managed to really get into The Killing. I've only seen a few episodes, so perhaps it's just a slow starter, but so far I don't care about any of the characters. I've got the rest of the series waiting to be watched, but I don't feel very motivated.
Shameless (UK), season 4 finale. Yes, I know it's a few years old but it's 11 seasons of absolute brilliance....and the Take That tribute is fun indeed....especially if you know the characters
Yeah, Channel 5 ran the first 6 episodes and then dropped it, saying it'll be back later in the year. If you can't run a series in one go don't bother broadcasting a few episodes and then dumping it until at later date. Any fans it makes will be so pissed off they won't bother to watch when it does eventually return.
For people interested in comedy series The Goldbergs, The Middle, The Crazy Ones, Brooklyn Nine Nine, Last Man Standing, Men at Work, Mike & Molly, The Exes, Trophy Wife, Modern Family, Episodes, How I met your mother & Two and a half men.
Gosh I watch a lot of TV and this is not even counting the drama series
I am currently enjoying a lot a Belgian series called Salamander, aired by BBC 4 on Saturdays. It is mostly Flemish (and a slight touch of French) with english subs. I think it's on iPlayer if you have access to it.
The 2nd season of Bron (the original scandinavian) was absolutely amazing, better than the first one. It will be a long 18 months before it comes back for season 3.
There's a new danish show called Arvingerne (The Legacy) which is supposed to console those of us who miss Borgen. I watched a few episodes and it's a good drama (mostly dealing about family issues, inheritance, etc.. not exactly thriller material, but I doubt we will see soon a new Forbrydelsen).
The second season of The Following.. I don't like it much so far, it has lost that suspense which was so prominent in its freshman year...
I'm looking forward to new seasons for The Americans and Orphan Black.
Also Braquo (French cop drama - think "The Shield" in Paris - same level than Engrenages/Spiral) is in its 3rd and final season. Highly recommended.
And finally, Banshee is my guilty pleasure, together with Strike Back.
. First thing I will do when I get home is to d/l last night's episode.
If you can't run a series in one go don't bother broadcasting a few episodes and then dumping it until at later date. Any fans it makes will be so pissed off they won't bother to watch when it does eventually return.
Linear Mode
