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Currently watching my way thru Wellington Paranormal, the other spin-off from the original What We Do In the Shadows movie. You can definitely tell by the writing that Jemaine Clement was greatly involved - it's very Flight of the Conchords dialogue at some points.
 
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excellent series, like good acid.
 
I'm pretty excited for the Man Who Fell To Earth. Chiwetel Ejiofor, Bill Nighy (as the character Bowie originated in the original movie and then Michael C Hall continued in the Broadway musical), Jimmi Simpson, Kate Mulgrew... And every episode has a David Bowie song for its title.
 
I watched Foundation on Apple TV. I read the books as a teenager so I had some interest, especially in how they'd make that story TV worthy. I read the books long enough ago that I didn't remember very many specific details but my impression is that the show isn't much like the books.

I enjoyed it but I'm not sure it's for everyone.

I also watched Severance also on Apple TV (my wife just signed up for Apple TV or something) and it was good. I was worried that it was going to be like "Lost" and just weave one new mysterious web after another with no real direction or payoff. I'm not completely sure that's not what's going to happen but it has been entertaining anyway.
 
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Only 1 episode in, but the new Kids In The Hall is fantastic. Everything you wanted from them, plus swearing and full frontal old man nudity! No, I'm not kidding.
 
gandalfe said:
I'm pretty excited for the Man Who Fell To Earth. Chiwetel Ejiofor, Bill Nighy (as the character Bowie originated in the original movie and then Michael C Hall continued in the Broadway musical), Jimmi Simpson, Kate Mulgrew... And every episode has a David Bowie song for its title.
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Bad reviews.
 
Keefe said:
TV is so mediocre right now. Like pretty bad.
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I think we have just passed a golden age, and there's going to be a bit of a comedown for a few years. Still some good stuff, but then there's everything that is just trying to copy the good stuff. Like, Ozark was really good, but it was obviously trying to be Breaking Bad with better scenery. They even cast an actor who is mostly known for comedy as the lead.
 
gandalfe said:
Only 1 episode in, but the new Kids In The Hall is fantastic. Everything you wanted from them, plus swearing and full frontal old man nudity! No, I'm not kidding.
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We're saving this for when my sister comes into town since in the early 90s the three of us were pretty avid KITH fans. My wife is really really looking forward to watching this.
 
Gameface said:
We're saving this for when my sister comes into town since in the early 90s the three of us were pretty avid KITH fans. My wife is really really looking forward to watching this.
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I mean, it IS KITH, so you can watch it over and over and over. :)

It really is a good mix of bringing back the old stuff for another go around, brand new stuff that feels like it was written 30 years ago, and stuff that couldn't have even existed back then.
 
Anyone watch We Own This City?

Same people who did The Wire. About the corrupt gun trace task force in Baltimore and the culprits involved. Really really good. Bernthal (who is phenomenal in everything I’ve ever seen him and still say should’ve played the younger Deniro in The Irishman, eff the awful technology) is amazing in it. So freakin good.

I need to finish Severance but as solid as it was, didn’t feel like continuing to watch it. It felt too similar to other shows I’ve seen. Maniac to name one.

I started The Staircase but had seen the doc about the case and was a little underwhelmed by the former. Firth is a great actor but he didn’t ham up the role enough (if you’ve seen the doc, the accused is quite the character) and actually felt a little flat to me. Most of the characters did which was part of the problem.

I’m all caught up on Barry which never disappoints. Such a uniquely original show. Everything about it feels fresh which I need after watching thousands upon thousands of movies and shows.
 
Keefe said:
Anyone watch We Own This City?

Same people who did The Wire. About the corrupt gun trace task force in Baltimore and the culprits involved. Really really good. Bernthal (who is phenomenal in everything I’ve ever seen him and still say should’ve played the younger Deniro in The Irishman, eff the awful technology) is amazing in it. So freakin good.

I need to finish Severance but as solid as it was, didn’t feel like continuing to watch it. It felt too similar to other shows I’ve seen. Maniac to name one.

I started The Staircase but had seen the doc about the case and was a little underwhelmed by the former. Firth is a great actor but he didn’t ham up the role enough (if you’ve seen the doc, the accused is quite the character) and actually felt a little flat to me. Most of the characters did which was part of the problem.

I’m all caught up on Barry which never disappoints. Such a uniquely original show. Everything about it feels fresh which I need after watching thousands upon thousands of movies and shows.
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Hadn't heard of "We Own This City" but looks like it deserves a go.

I really enjoyed the performances and cinematography in Severance. The mystery has kept my attention through the first season but I have a bad feeling it's going to be a pretty big let down at some point.
 
Gameface said:
Hadn't heard of "We Own This City" but looks like it deserves a go.

I really enjoyed the performances and cinematography in Severance. The mystery has kept my attention through the first season but I have a bad feeling it's going to be a pretty big let down at some point.
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The shot of the outside of the building was done ten minutes away from me in NJ at the old Bell Labs/AT&T building…it’s still there. Not sure what’s inside now. Might have been turned into condos….I know an ex coworker who retired is a barista at the coffee place there.
 
Keefe said:
Anyone watch We Own This City?

Same people who did The Wire. About the corrupt gun trace task force in Baltimore and the culprits involved. Really really good. Bernthal (who is phenomenal in everything I’ve ever seen him and still say should’ve played the younger Deniro in The Irishman, eff the awful technology) is amazing in it. So freakin good.

I need to finish Severance but as solid as it was, didn’t feel like continuing to watch it. It felt too similar to other shows I’ve seen. Maniac to name one.

I started The Staircase but had seen the doc about the case and was a little underwhelmed by the former. Firth is a great actor but he didn’t ham up the role enough (if you’ve seen the doc, the accused is quite the character) and actually felt a little flat to me. Most of the characters did which was part of the problem.

I’m all caught up on Barry which never disappoints. Such a uniquely original show. Everything about it feels fresh which I need after watching thousands upon thousands of movies and shows.
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I dont know if you liked letterkenny (i did) but there is a new spin off called Shoresy which i think is even better


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Anyone try the first season of Night Sky on prime? We liked it a lot. Hoping for a great 2nd season fairly soon, although with the streaming services you never know.

Just started the 4th season of stranger things, definitely grittier and darker than the others in lots of ways. Still aggravating to watch in lots of ways. They seem to get dumber, yet better, season by season. It's weird.

Lastly, just started the 3rd season of the Boys on prime. Damn that is some crazy crazy ****, and likely one of the best things on TV right now. Completely compelling.
 
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