What are you binge watching? | Page 38 | The Boneyard

What are you binge watching?

I just finished 'The Last of Us'. Had some good moments, but also a few uneven episodes. I thought the third episode focusing on the two guys in the MA back woods was awesome and very well done; the KC episode and escape from KC episode were total bangers. Could have done without the 'two girls in the mall' episode as I did not think it moved the story along one bit.

IMO they need to focus a lot more on the action side of things....I don't think folks are tuning in for the narrative.
 
billythekid said:
I've been enjoying the reboot of Party Down on Starz. The reboot picks up ten years after the original and brings back all the cast from the original. The original show only ran for two seasons, but was consistently clever and funny. Was definitely a show that had been canceled too early and I'm psyched to see it being given another chance.

Expand ...


Actually started a thread on this because I was pleasantly shocked to see them beat the reboot curse. It's really funny and just as good as the first 2 seasons.

Speaking of which, Reboot on Hulu was pretty good -- and then Hulu canceled it after the first season.
 
Kolumbo said:
Lucky Hank - Not binge watching because only 2 episodes have aired but what say you. I figured with Bob Odenkirk it should be good. The characters have been very good so far, lots of humor. Not sure if the storyline is all that entertaining though long term but I would expect it to pick up the pace. I looked up one of the main characters and it turns out Suzanne Cryer graduated from Greenwhich High School probably around 1984 or so.

It's Saul Goodman
Expand ...

I didn't realized this was based on the Richard Russo book Straight Man. It isn't one of Russo's best books, but even a second tier Richard Russo book is a pretty good book. The book's plot doesn't matter that much, so I expect the show to be similar.

Odenkirk is perfect for the role.
 
nelsonmuntz said:
I didn't realized this was based on the Richard Russo book Straight Man. It isn't one of Russo's best books, but even a second tier Richard Russo book is a pretty good book. The book's plot doesn't matter that much, so I expect the show to be similar.

Odenkirk is perfect for the role.
Expand ...

Richard Russo, when I'm not down some sci-fi rabbit hole (Neal Stephenson, etc), is my jam.

The way he write about life in towns where in yesteryear they flourished. It's just brilliant.
 
EnochRoot said:
Richard Russo, when I'm not down some sci-fi rabbit hole (Neal Stephenson, etc), is my jam.

The way he write about life in towns where in yesteryear they flourished. It's just brilliant.
Expand ...
He's the best, I need to start his Straight Man tv series.
 
.-.
Well I’ve finished Taboo on Paramount +. Solid entertainment but not awesome.

Went through my “magic” fix with Shadow & Bone on Netflix, and with The Sandman on Netflix. Both very good with Sandman being by far better.

About to switch gears with Line of Duty. Anyone have any comments on this one? As background I thought Foyles War was superb.
 
Letsgohuskies11 said:
Waco- Netflix 3 episode mini series. Was hoping for a bit more, felt rushed at times and no real deep analysis. First episode is a quick background on Koresh and some of the Davidians and then quickly goes to the initial breach at the compound. 2nd episode revolves around the children in the compound and tactics the ATF and FBI use to get the cult to surrender. Last episode is about the use of tear gas and subsequent fire that breaks out and the aftermath. Again feels very rushed.
Expand ...
Left out that FBI shot first, killed all the dogs on compound. They admitted they "might" have shot one, but actually they killed several. Once the FBI opened fire, the BD shot back. In the third episode, they left out that the FBI used military grade tear gas, highly flammable. It had been banned from civilian use, but they used it anyway. Some interesting interviews, though.
 
Aluminny69 said:
Left out that FBI shot first, killed all the dogs on compound. They admitted they "might" have shot one, but actually they killed several. Once the FBI opened fire, the BD shot back. In the third episode, they left out that the FBI used military grade tear gas, highly flammable. It had been banned from civilian use, but they used it anyway. Some interesting interviews, though.
Expand ...

Yeah I felt it was more pro government than previous stuff I've watched
 
Watching The Selection. 30 civilians are put through elements of special forces training. The guys who are running the course are skilled at breaking you down physically and mentally. It’s really compelling TV. I watched a celebrity version of this that was so water down by comparison and, I expect this is water down compared to actual special forces selection courses. It’s good stuff.
 
nomar said:
Good writeup. Worth watching.

I do love Hacks, though. And the character's neuroses drive much of the plot.
Expand ...

Hacks is a great premise and Smart does a good job in the lead. I think Einbender sucks. Among my other issues with her is she always looks like she is laughing at her own jokes.
 
.-.
AreBee1969 said:
We knocked out The Night Agent in a week. It wasn't bad. There were some spots with bad acting/delivery, but for the most part enjoyable. Adam Arkin directed a couple episodes.
Expand ...
7.6 IMDB rating. I was looking forward for it, but you found it “wasn’t bad”?
 
NEforceUConn said:
7.6 IMDB rating. I was looking forward for it, but you found it “wasn’t bad”?
Expand ...
Yeah, it was good, but it didn't always captivate my attention to where I HAD to watch another episode. Jack Ryan was an 8.0 on IMDB and I thought it was miles ahead of The Night Agent. Better cast, better writing, etc.
 
AreBee1969 said:
Yeah, it was good, but it didn't always captivate my attention to where I HAD to watch another episode. Jack Ryan was an 8.0 on IMDB and I thought it was miles ahead of The Night Agent. Better cast, better writing, etc.
Expand ...
I'll watch it anyway, but vis-a-vis Jack Ryan, I'd note that Netflix usually cheaps out. It's a very rare Netflix show that has the overall professional quality that you get on HBO, Apple, Disney or even Prime. Even Paramount+ is usually better. Netflix model seems to be to produce a massive amount of cheap content and hope somebody likes it.
 
.-.
ColchVEGAS said:
Finally got around to Snowfall and have ripped through the first three seasons over the past couple of weeks. No idea how I missed this show from it's onset. Had I known this was pretty much the Freeway Rick Ross story I would have been watching it from the beginning.

Fantastic show and I was completely gripped to the TV to end season 3 when the destruction of Mel begins. So sad to see someone with so much going for them succumb to their environment. Hoping to be caught up for the new season to start on Feb 23.
Expand ...
Holy hell, is this show going out with a bang. The penultimate episode was insane. A whole lot to wrap up in next week's series finale. I only hope Oso makes it out alive.
 
Season 2 of Single Drunk Female debuted on Freeform last night. Apparently I don't have that now, but today Hulu has all the episodes available. Got about 1/3 of the way thru it. Some of the side characters have expanded roles, and some of them just aren't very interesting. But Sofia Black-D'Elia is killing it as the lead.
 
HuskyHawk said:
I'll watch it anyway, but vis-a-vis Jack Ryan, I'd note that Netflix usually cheaps out. It's a very rare Netflix show that has the overall professional quality that you get on HBO, Apple, Disney or even Prime. Even Paramount+ is usually better. Netflix model seems to be to produce a massive amount of cheap content and hope somebody likes it.
Expand ...
It's definitely worth watching. Enjoy!
 
AreBee1969 said:
It's definitely worth watching. Enjoy!
Expand ...
I finished Night Agent over the weekend and agree with your assessment. To me, it was good, not great. Worthwhile watching and set up for a Season 2. But if it got canceled, it's not like I'd be lobbying Netflix to bring it back. I thought they did a good job of keeping you guessing as to the underlying nature of the conspiracy until late in the season. I also liked that they built up the characters of the bad guys chasing our heroes, fleshing out their characters a bit as opposed to making them some mindless automatons. I had some issues with the acting as I found the lead actor to be a bit wooden and didn't totally buy his chemistry with the lead actress. But I found it entertaining and will watch a Season 2 if/when it comes around.
 
.-.
nelsonmuntz said:
Started watching Star Trek Picard. Is this worth it?
Expand ...
Definitely worthwhile if you are a fan of Next Generation and are looking for some nostalgia. As a standalone series, it's OK, if maybe a bit preachy.
 
We just watched all 10 episodes of Beef this week. Episode 9 was over the top!

Steven Yeun is excellent. Ali Wong is great, too. Overall, a pretty damned good cast.

Starts off with a road rage incident between Wong and Yeun. Then they just can't let it go.
 
I’m on episode 3 in Beef, losing interest after she trashes his truck. But upon your recommendation I will soldier through.
 
The penultimate episode of S3 of The Mandalorian was perhaps the best episode of the series…. and the season finale today was a DUD
 
M.S.G. said:
The penultimate episode of S3 of The Mandalorian was perhaps the best episode of the series…. and the season finale today was a DUD
Expand ...

It was fun. But you should know that...

Moff Gideon didn't die. My guess is that wasn't even Moff himself. It was a clone.
 
.-.
You must log in or register to reply here.

Forum statistics

Threads
168,366
Messages
4,568,125
Members
10,472
Latest member
MyStore24


Top Bottom