Talked to a friend of mine yesterday and he's enjoying it.
It's fun hearing what people are keeping up with on their watchlists for TV and movies.
TV SHOWS / SERIES - Seen any good ones lately? Please feel free to post reviews / feedback / trailers / articles / TV news / all that shit ...
Talked to a friend of mine yesterday and he's enjoying it.
It's fun hearing what people are keeping up with on their watchlists for TV and movies.
I am a sucker for a "good" procedural and now he adding Jensen?
Now THAT is a good thread debate...favorite TV serials procedural shows that you just watch for no damn reason.
Damn him to hell all these empty calories.
(sidebar.. interestingly I do NOT consider Law & Order in that category when CLEARLY it is)
I NEED to watching Baby reindeer!
Jensen seems like he'll be a good addition (especially with his built-in fanbase).
Side note - friend noted he was also watching Law & Order Toronto. He said a recent storyline seemed to be drawn from the Gian Ghomeshi scandal in Canada years back.
As for Baby Reindeer ... gonna check that one out too. Been hearing all the positive reviews from podcasters.
Just started season 2 of Ramy and have seen a couple of episodes. Still really liking how the show balances the comedic, dramatic & more serious subject matter so well.
For example - one minute there will be a funny dinner table scene involving discussion about Jessica Alba and Desperate Housewives, followed by a bathroom scene where you think it will be an ongoing running joke re: Ramy's online porn fixation / masturbation, but instead involves a senior with dementia / Alzheimers and a gun in a bathroom that will quietly leave you like, "oh shit ..."
The short episode running times are effective too ... under 30 mins.
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For example - one minute there will be a funny dinner table scene involving discussion about Jessica Alba and Desperate Housewives, followed by a bathroom scene where you think it will be an ongoing running joke re: Ramy's online porn fixation / masturbation, but instead involves a senior with dementia / Alzheimers and a gun in a bathroom that will quietly leave you like, "oh shit ..."
The short episode running times are effective too ... under 30 mins.
RAMY critic reviews
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Wait wait wait there is a Toronto law and order???!!!
Baby Reindeer Does Something Remarkable
The Netflix drama grapples with the aftermath of abuse in an unprecedented way.
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If You’re Watching ‘Shōgun,’ You Need to Know About the Battle of Sekigahara
The FX drama depicts the days leading up to one of the most important conflicts in Japanese history.
The Unforgettable Power of Anna Sawai
As Mariko on FX’s ‘Shōgun,’ the actress put together one of the year’s most awe-striking performances. “The real strength is within [Mariko],” Sawai says. “The most powerful people are the people that don’t really show it.”
The 10 Best TV Shows of 2023
We've whittled down our running list of this year's small-screen highlights into a lean, mean—and final—top 10.
‘Shōgun’ Is the Best TV Series of the Year
Here’s when (and where) you can catch up on the action before the finale.
‘Shōgun’ Fans Reached a Consensus on the Finale
We rounded up the best reactions to the end of the brilliant FX series.
Everything We Know About ‘Shōgun’ Season 2
Don’t get your hopes up—the riveting samurai story has a definitive end.
Inside the Incredible Life of Mariko’s Real-Life ‘Shōgun’ Counterpart
Akechi Tama played a key role in the history of feudal Japan—but she had a very different life from Mariko's.
A Guide to the Hiroyuki Sanada Extended Universe
‘Shōgun’ is almost over, but Sanada has starred in plenty of stellar movies and TV shows that are worth your time.
‘Shōgun’ Episode 10 Is a Bittersweet Finale
Join us as we say goodbye to the best TV show of the year.
Watch the 'Family Guy' Cast Celebrate Their 25-Year Anniversary
Seth MacFarlane, Mila Kunis, Seth Green, and Alex Borstein reminisce about working on FOX’s popular TV comedy for over two decades.
How Justin Marks and Rachel Kondo Made ‘Shōgun’ an Instant Classic
The power couple behind the FX series share how they made the best TV show of the year.
10 Shows Like ‘Shōgun’ to Watch Next
Bad news: The FX series will likely never see a second season. Good news: We found plenty of dramas to fill the hole in your heart.
‘Under the Bridge’ Is TV’s Next True Crime Sensation
The new Hulu series—which stars Lily Gladstone and Riley Keough—explores the horrifying true story of Reena Virk’s disappearance.
The Twisted True Story Behind ‘Under the Bridge’
Reena Virk went to a party in November 1997—and never returned home.
Everything We Know About ‘The Diplomat’ Season 2
“I would like the show to continue as long as it can,” star Rufus Sewell told us about the series. “With or without me.”
Best TV Shows This Year - Metacritic
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May 2024 TV Preview: Dark Matter, Hacks, and More Shows to Watch
The month ahead will bring Apple's latest sci-fi series, the return of Hacks, a new Doctor Who, and more.
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I wonder why people find it so difficult to admit they were wrong
There has been a long running narrative that dropping an entire season of a series is a kiss of death and a sign that its bad and it is destined to fail...
Yet there has been a STRING of instances that has proven this idea to be wrong.
But nevertheless they KEEP saying it.
Fallout Blue Eyed Samurai The Diplomat Bad Reindeer etc etc etc have all been huge hits or critical successes or record breakers and already gotten renewals.
I am not saying that perhaps if they WERE weekly releases that hey would not have been as successful but its hard to believe they would have been MORE so.
There has been a long running narrative that dropping an entire season of a series is a kiss of death and a sign that its bad and it is destined to fail...
Yet there has been a STRING of instances that has proven this idea to be wrong.
But nevertheless they KEEP saying it.
Fallout Blue Eyed Samurai The Diplomat Bad Reindeer etc etc etc have all been huge hits or critical successes or record breakers and already gotten renewals.
I am not saying that perhaps if they WERE weekly releases that hey would not have been as successful but its hard to believe they would have been MORE so.
If they knew Fallout was going to be a hit they would have never dropped it all at once. Remember this post, when season two drops it will be done weekly.
out now
The Dead Boy Detectives are a fictional supernatural detective duo who have appeared in comic books published by DC Comics' Vertigo imprint. They were created by writer Neil Gaiman and artists Matt Wagner and Malcolm Jones III in The Sandman #25 (April 1991). The characters are the ghosts of two dead children, Charles Rowland and Edwin Paine, who, rather than enter the afterlife, stay on Earth to become detectives investigating supernatural crimes.
The Dead Boy Detectives are a fictional supernatural detective duo who have appeared in comic books published by DC Comics' Vertigo imprint. They were created by writer Neil Gaiman and artists Matt Wagner and Malcolm Jones III in The Sandman #25 (April 1991). The characters are the ghosts of two dead children, Charles Rowland and Edwin Paine, who, rather than enter the afterlife, stay on Earth to become detectives investigating supernatural crimes.
Maya Rudolph: Loot, SNL, Bridesmaids, and her cool parents
Maya Rudolph has been a comedy staple on our screens for decades. She’s impersonated everyone from Donatella Versace to Beyoncé as a cast member on “Saturday Night Live,” and she’s played memorable characters in comedies like “Bridesmaids” and “Sisters.” Now, Maya is back as the divorced...
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Kyle MacLachlan: Fallout, David Lynch, and how he really feels about Dune
After making his name in series like “Twin Peaks” and “Sex and the City,” Kyle MacLachlan is now back on the small screen as the star of the new Amazon Prime series “Fallout.” The show is based on the hit video game series of the same name. Kyle joins Tom to chat about the show and look back at...
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Mary Elizabeth Winstead: A Gentleman in Moscow, Ahsoka, and Scott Pilgrim
The actor Mary Elizabeth Winstead always grounds her performances in reality, no matter if the role is a character from a comic book, an alien in “Star Wars,” or a glamorous movie star like the one she plays in the new drama series, “A Gentleman in Moscow.” Mary joins guest host Talia Schlanger...
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Mike Post on writing some of TV’s greatest theme songs + Joel Plaskett’s new spoken word piece
Mike Post is the multi-Grammy-winning composer behind some of the most recognizable TV theme songs of all time, from “The A-Team” and “Magnum, P.I.” to “Doogie Howser, M.D.” and “Law & Order.” Now, Mike is back with new music — but not for the small screen. He’s released a bluegrass and blues...
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Regina King: Playing Shirley Chisholm, almost becoming a dentist, and the meaning of success
For three decades, Regina King (One Night in Miami, If Beale Street Could Talk) has captivated audiences on screen, cementing herself as a Hollywood legend. The Oscar and four-time Emmy-winning actor and director joins Tom to talk about some of her most iconic characters and why she wanted to...
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Roy Wood Jr.: Why he left The Daily Show and where late-night TV is headed
You might know Roy Wood Jr. from his time as a correspondent on “The Daily Show.” But for years, Roy has honed his comedy as a traveling stand-up comic. Roy spoke with Tom when he was touring his stand-up in Canada and explained why it was time for him to leave “The Daily Show.”
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Carol Burnett: Climbing the Hollywood sign, getting her first laugh, and how having fun is still a priority at 90 years old
One of the most adored comedians of all time, Carol Burnett broke up the boys club that was network television with her freewheeling variety hour The Carol Burnett Show. More than half a century later, she’s still flexing her quick wit and comedic acting skills on shows like Better Call Saul and...
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Max Acquires Kevin Spacey Docuseries ‘Spacey Unmasked’ Featuring Never-Before-Seen Interviews; Trailer Revealed (EXCLUSIVE)
The two-part Kevin Spacey doc 'Spacey Unmasked' will air on Max in the U.S. and features never-before-seen interviews with multiple men.
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Dark
I know this series has been around for several years but I'm just 7 episodes in on season 1 and I'm enjoying it. I don't think I've ever watched a series in which almost every character has a secret. With a looming nuclear power plant hovering over the town,missing children,some crazy time loop happening it continues to pull me in and I'm right along with the characters trying to figure out what's happening.
THEM season 2
Set in 1991 when tension between the LAPD and minorities couldn't be higher after the brutal beating of Rodney King the sinister murders of several people and the story of a struggling mentally ill actor make for a harrowing watch but this is another mystery I can't wait to see play out. Very good performances blended with some scary and suspenseful moments are keeping me involved. Always great to see Pam Grier
I know this series has been around for several years but I'm just 7 episodes in on season 1 and I'm enjoying it. I don't think I've ever watched a series in which almost every character has a secret. With a looming nuclear power plant hovering over the town,missing children,some crazy time loop happening it continues to pull me in and I'm right along with the characters trying to figure out what's happening.
THEM season 2
Set in 1991 when tension between the LAPD and minorities couldn't be higher after the brutal beating of Rodney King the sinister murders of several people and the story of a struggling mentally ill actor make for a harrowing watch but this is another mystery I can't wait to see play out. Very good performances blended with some scary and suspenseful moments are keeping me involved. Always great to see Pam Grier
Dark
I know this series has been around for several years but I'm just 7 episodes in on season 1 and I'm enjoying it. I don't think I've ever watched a series in which almost every character has a secret. With a looming nuclear power plant hovering over the town,missing children,some crazy time loop happening it continues to pull me in and I'm right along with the characters trying to figure out what's happening.
THEM season 2
Set in 1991 when tension between the LAPD and minorities couldn't be higher after the brutal beating of Rodney King the sinister murders of several people and the story of a struggling mentally ill actor make for a harrowing watch but this is another mystery I can't wait to see play out. Very good performances blended with some scary and suspenseful moments are keeping me involved. Always great to see Pam Grier
dark is so complex
it was literally the best time loop show i had ever seen until the black one came out recently
‘Last Week Tonight’: Past Seasons Will Be Available for Free on YouTube
While there is no new episode this week, HBO will drop the entire first season online, followed in later weeks by Seasons 2-8.
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The truth about the comedian and his female stalker in Baby Reindeer
Pity was the first emotion Richard Gadd felt when he clapped eyes on the woman who would become his stalker. He was a struggling stand-up comic working behind the bar at a pub in London.
Real-Life ‘Baby Reindeer’ Stalker Speaks Out Following Netflix Show Success
The woman claims to have inspired Martha (Jessica Gunning) in the new popular series from Richard Gadd.
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S19 - Ep 6 - Ripley - Score Composition | BELOW THE LINE PODCAST
“Ripley” -- the stylish eight-episode series currently streaming on Netflix -- is a very deliberate bit of filmmaking. While the black-and-white filming and exquisitely framed shots draw attention to the cinematography, today co-host Louis Weeks and I are speaking with Score Composer Jeff Russo...
‘Baby Reindeer,’ ‘Sugar,’ and This Maybe Era of "Mid TV," With Joanna Robinson
Andy and Joanna dive into a recent New York Times article that declared we’re in an era of "mid TV"
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‘The Office’ Spinoff, ‘Sympathizer’ Episode 2, and ‘Top Chef’ Episode 6
Plus, Chris and Andy dig into news of Tina Fey and Steve Carell teaming up for a new Netflix comedy series
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‘Shogun’ Finale With Creators Rachel Kondo and Justin Marks
Chris and Andy also chat about Taylor Swift’s latest album and the recent ‘Bluey’ episode
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Apple Gets Into the Franchise Business, the Penultimate Episode of ‘Shogun,’ and ‘Ripley’ Episodes 4 and 5
Chris and Andy sit down to talk about the news that Apple TV will create a ‘For All Mankind’ spinoff
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Weekend Watches, ‘The Sympathizer,’ and ‘Fallout’
Chris and Andy talk about where ‘Fallout’ ranks among other video game adaptations
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