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Season 2 of the US Killing started last night on Channel 4. Wasn't great to be honest, and wasn't really holding my attention, but I'll be giving it a chance. Won't be bothering acquiring it though - it can live or die on my viewing schedule based on TV (which I guess is a drop down the rankings).
Just watched the final two episodes of Scandinavian crime show "The Bridge" had it recorded from last night as I was watching the champions league final. Excellent show.
Started to watch "Southland" recently about 5 episodes in good so far but nothing special
Aye its ok, but not a scratch on the Danish versionQuote:
Originally Posted by Macy
Armando Iannucci's americian political thing - Veep.
Not quite The Thick of It, but worth a look.
watched it for the first time last Sunday and it was enjoyable enough fare. Good cast, interesting characters. Seemed a little forced at times.Quote:
Originally Posted by A N Mouse
By the way, Anna Chlumsky never truly lived up to the totty potential i idenitified in My Girl though... disappointing shout frm my perspective.
Season 4 of True Blood starts next tuesday 10th July at 11:35pm on TG4
Just a reminder this starts tonight at 11:35pmQuote:
Originally Posted by Neish
Quite enjoying season 2 of The Walking Dead, to be honest. Much better than I thought it'd be, even if there's one or two characters I wish would get zombified and one or two plot lines being very obvious.
I've Veep ready to go, but I'm enjoying the reruns of the Thick of It too much on BBCHD at the moment to bother. Anyone watching The Newsroom? I've what's been on ready to go, but seems to be getting panned by the critics but getting alright (for HBO) ratings?
I'd loved the west wing, never seen sports night or studio 60. I may not be the best judge, but liking what I've seen of newsroom so far.Quote:
Originally Posted by Macy
Think the critics are panning it, but getting numbers so audience seem to like it.
Its definitely more than a little aspirational, and I don't think the yanks take to what could be seen as political commentary. (more so social commentary re the media involvement)
Also they seem to make a lot of sorkin's lack of subtlety. Its true he seems to wear his heart on his sleeve, but with lots of little things - like the long walky/talky in the first episode - any subtlety seems to be lost.
Whether or not the characters/stories can be kept up for what now seems like two season is another thing.
I'll give it ago once a a few more are available. I really liked Studio 60, a real shame it wasn't renewed/ was wrapped up quickly imo.
What the hell has happened to Sky on Mondays lately?
Veep, Walking And Talking (now finished though) on Sky Atlantic, really good. Even the Russell Brand thing is worth a look.
Midmorning Matters with Alan Partridge though is just brilliant. Maybe it's because it's new that I'm thinking now it could be the best thing he's done. Probably. But it is that good. "Which muppet?" :laugh:
Anyone seen "White Collar" heard a few people talking about it, wondering if its worth purchasing
Just after finishing the second season of The Borgias. Crime saga based on the real life reign of controversial Pope Alexander VI and his family. Surprisingly good show, can't wait for season three! didn't realise until recently it was created by Neil Jordan.
Recommend try before you buy, or just buy away if its cheap.Quote:
Originally Posted by Neish
Its what usa (that what they're called?) seem to do best - unconventionly buddys solve crime - enjoyable enough. Also got something for everyone - I'm reliable informed that Matt Bomer is 'a bit of alright', and tiffany amber thiessen pops up from time to time
Watched the last episode of season two of "The Killing"(American version) last night, bit of a silly ending. Taking both seasons into account it was ok verging on good would of thought more of it if I hadn't watched the Danish Version first. The American version pales in comparison
Anyone watched "Hell on wheels" staring Colin Meaney? Starts on RTE2 next friday(7th Sept) at 9pm got 8.1/10 on IMDB http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1699748/
Got around to watching Skins recently, have completed the first four series and it's well worth a watch. I think the last two episoded of series two are among the best of any series I've watched, really heartbreaking at times. The cast of three and four probably wasn't as strong overall and the tone was very light for series three, gets darker as it progresses but really wasn't a big fan of the conclusion to series four.
series 5 had a serious drop in quality, six is an improvement but nowhere the quality of previous series
The second season started a few weeks ago in the states. Did rte show the first series, or they only starting with one now.Quote:
Originally Posted by Neish
I, sort of, recommended it last year, never actually finished watching it though. Seemed to be getting interesting at the time too.
Anyone seen Copper, bbc america's first own made show for grown-up?
Their just starting from season 1 this friday nightQuote:
Originally Posted by A N Mouse