What Shows are you currently watching?

[Grappler]

Seasons 1 and 2 of The Sinner were great.  I was bored with season 3 (I think that's the one with Matt Bomer).  Season 4 was better. 

[Chino]

We're 4 episodes into "Our Resident Alien" and loving it. It was added to Netflix last week.

[MirrorMask]

I finished The Crown, great series overall.

Started Bodies, a murder mystery that follows 4 timelines (two past, one present and one future) where investigators stumble upon the same lifeless body. Very promising (I'm 2 episodes in), I hope it won't waste away its premise.

[hefdaddy42]

We're 4 episodes into "Our Resident Alien" and loving it. It was added to Netflix last week.

I just started that too.  Funny as hell.

Finished up True Detective: Night Country last night.  What an ending, and what a show.

[faizoff]

I liked the finale for True Detective but was tired last night when I watched it. I'm going to need a rewatch to fully grasp some details as I feel I didn't understand the motivation behind the sample contaminations. I was also hoping they would avoid the tropes of the previous seasons where it would be someone shown previously and they'd be responsible for the entire driving plot. Either way it was quite enjoyable and I'm content with the conclusion. I thought it was a strong season and certainly loved the whole unsettling vibe and I personally loved the characters, it could've used an additional episode or two but overall still pretty good arcs for all of them. The nods to S1 were more prominent I thought in the finale but don't think it deterred from the overal ending.

[The Realm]

Really loved True Detective. I thought the last episode was great. The elements of horror/dread incorporated really worked for me. While answering many questions, a couple (or more) were left open to interpretation which I think is fine.

[gmillerdrake]

I liked the finale for True Detective but was tired last night when I watched it. I'm going to need a rewatch to fully grasp some details as I feel I didn't understand the motivation behind the sample contaminations. I was also hoping they would avoid the tropes of the previous seasons where it would be someone shown previously and they'd be responsible for the entire driving plot. Either way it was quite enjoyable and I'm content with the conclusion. I thought it was a strong season and certainly loved the whole unsettling vibe and I personally loved the characters, it could've used an additional episode or two but overall still pretty good arcs for all of them. The nods to S1 were more prominent I thought in the finale but don't think it deterred from the overal ending.

Yeah....all in all it was a good season and good watch. I'm on the fence of whether I really liked the 'spiritual' aspect they were intertwining with the story. I like how each character had that battle going on but the way they depicted it is what is bothering me. Can' decide if I liked how much they used it to tell the story or not.

I was satisfied with the explanation of it all....it made sense and was the most plausible explanation I suppose. I'd have liked for them to drop a few more bread crumbs to where it really solidified the explanation when it was revealed but I get that they wanted it to be a surprise. Still didn't explain how they all ended up in that twisted ball of ice and how her tongue got there but oh well. Not sure if I cared for the ambiguousness of Navarro's fate either....it falls in that realm of the spiritual stuff being open to interpretation which is fine and I get that they were trying to tie her to that where she made this huge spiritual advancement but I didn't care for her characters ending at all.

[cramx3]

The tongue seems like the biggest non explained thing.  It kind of bothers me that its left unanswered.  I didn't love the ending, but it wasn't bad. It was mostly good. The season 1 stuff turns out to be meaningless which kind of sucked.  Now I guess I see why the S1 people didn't like the tie in, because there wasn't one.  Show was great throughout and the ending did tie up most knots so I should say I thoroughly enjoyed the show.

[Stadler]

Can I watch the current season and then go back and watch the previous seasons?

[cramx3]

Can I watch the current season and then go back and watch the previous seasons?

Yeah, each season of True Detective is it's own story. I'd watch the first season first though, it was just one of the best seasons of TV you can think of.  But can't fault you for watching the newest, it's only 6 episodes. There are call backs to the first season, but you don't need to have watched it.  I think those are just like "nuggets" for the viewer, not necessary to understand the story.

[gmillerdrake]

Can I watch the current season and then go back and watch the previous seasons?

Yeah, each season of True Detective is it's own story. I'd watch the first season first though, it was just one of the best seasons of TV you can think of.  But can't fault you for watching the newest, it's only 6 episodes. There are call backs to the first season, but you don't need to have watched it.  I think those are just like "nuggets" for the viewer, not necessary to understand the story.

Yeah, completely not important to this seasons story....just there to be there.

Marc is right though about S1. It's one of the best seasons of TV out there.

S2 was good but it suffered majorly from being compared to S1 and the expectation that it should be as good or better. Were it to have just been released with no S1 to compare to it'd have been received better  because it is good. S3 IMO was REALLY good....well acted and written.....all in all every season is worth the watch.

[gmillerdrake]

'Constellation' on Apple TV. Very trippy....after three episodes you can start to see what's going on (I think) but it's still pretty creepy/trippy.

[MirrorMask]

Finished Bodies on Netflix, a murder mystery that spans 4 timelines. Quite good!

[MrBoom_shack-a-lack]

'Constellation' on Apple TV. Very trippy....after three episodes you can start to see what's going on (I think) but it's still pretty creepy/trippy.

I've only seen one episode but yea it's really trippy and weird but I like it.

[lonestar]

Just busted out the first 2 episodes of Shōgun on Hulu, really outstanding production on all fronts, this could be a true gem.

[The Realm]

Only had time for one episode of Shogun so far but loved it. Looking forward to getting stuck into episode 2.

[hefdaddy42]

Been looking forward to Shogun, but it will probably be next week some time before I can get to it.

[Stadler]

Just busted out the first 2 episodes of Shōgun on Hulu, really outstanding production on all fronts, this could be a true gem.

I'm excited for that.  One of the best books I ever read (I don't know how much the book plays into the show, if at all).

[hefdaddy42]

Just busted out the first 2 episodes of Shōgun on Hulu, really outstanding production on all fronts, this could be a true gem.

I'm excited for that.  One of the best books I ever read (I don't know how much the book plays into the show, if at all).

One of the books I have wanted to read that have escaped me.

[cramx3]

'Constellation' on Apple TV. Very trippy....after three episodes you can start to see what's going on (I think) but it's still pretty creepy/trippy.

I've only seen one episode but yea it's really trippy and weird but I like it.

I feel like Apple TV hits on those odd shows.  I may have to check it out when we eventually get Apple TV back. 

Been looking forward to Shogun, but it will probably be next week some time before I can get to it.

My gf mentioned this show, maybe we will watch it too.

As mentioned in another thread, we've been watching 90 Day Fiance previous season, it's fucking insane 

Also, been watching the game show, The Floor.  It's been entertaining, but as we are almost done with it, it's becoming a bit boring in terms of gameplay. I'm losing interest in trying to play along with the game basically.  The concept is cool though. It may just be a bit too drawn out and slow, but I get it, they are trying to build up personalities, but as soon as you get to know someone they get eliminated sooo kind of who cares about the fluff.

[soupytwist]

How much of Shogun is subtitled?  My wife refuses to watch things with a lot of subtitles.....

[Metro]

I’ve only seen the first episode, but I’d say maybe 90%. There’s only like 2 English speaking characters so far

[lonestar]

How much of Shogun is subtitled?  My wife refuses to watch things with a lot of subtitles.....

So far, like 90%...all of the Japanese is subtitled.

Just busted out the first 2 episodes of Shōgun on Hulu, really outstanding production on all fronts, this could be a true gem.

I'm excited for that.  One of the best books I ever read (I don't know how much the book plays into the show, if at all).

Supposedly it's based on the book, so I'm curious to hear how faithful it is. I personally never read it. Again, I can't stress how outstanding the production is across the board.

[Stadler]

As mentioned in another thread, we've been watching 90 Day Fiance previous season, it's fucking insane 

My wife watches that show.  I think some of these people really think they are celebrities now.  That we're NOT laughing AT them.

Also, been watching the game show, The Floor.  It's been entertaining, but as we are almost done with it, it's becoming a bit boring in terms of gameplay. I'm losing interest in trying to play along with the game basically.  The concept is cool though. It may just be a bit too drawn out and slow, but I get it, they are trying to build up personalities, but as soon as you get to know someone they get eliminated sooo kind of who cares about the fluff.

So we watched the finale last night.  No spoilers, but let me say that every hour episode could be about 12 minutes.  But for the actual game - the guessing - the rest I can do without.  The snarky comments from the "floor", the grand "I didn't come here to lose ... " pronouncements that inevitably are eight minutes before they go home for good, the "pretending" that this is some deep strategic decision that needs to be made...  I don't know.  Some people love it, I guess, but the hyperbolic nature of reality TV is really lost on me.  And I guess I don't like people very much because none of the "personalities" they put up there do anything for me.  I just don't LIKE any of these people. 

It really, for me, boils down to the simplest of facts:  do your job.   It doesn't matter who you go against, what the topic is, how many squares you have, just answer the questions. If you can't do that you're going home.  There were easily four or five contestants that got on a roll, but for whatever reason came across a picture - not the general subject, but one of the pictures IN the subject - and stumbled, and that was all she wrote.   All the back story about how your roommate is a plant afficionado or how you traveled the world while in college and so know "international foods" don't mean shit if you can't answer the questions.

[cramx3]

Totally agree on both points.  I'm 100% laughing AT the people in 90 Day FIance.  And like the Love is Blind show, a lot of these people go into it for the "fame" which kind of ruins the show, but WOW do they really have no shame for fame.  I do feel bad for a lot of these people, but I get a lot of legit lols watching it that it's become very entertaining for me.

The finals would have worked better as like a 2 hour episode or something. Cut the fluff, no one cares.  And yeah, most of those people come off as unlikeable, but there were a couple I started rooting for, like the older technology guy.  I was rooting for him hard, but I guess it's part of the game, that if you are good at it, you won't last long because people go after you and eventually you'll stumble on that one picture like you said. 

[Stadler]

Totally agree on both points.  I'm 100% laughing AT the people in 90 Day FIance.  And like the Love is Blind show, a lot of these people go into it for the "fame" which kind of ruins the show, but WOW do they really have no shame for fame.  I do feel bad for a lot of these people, but I get a lot of legit lols watching it that it's become very entertaining for me.

The finals would have worked better as like a 2 hour episode or something. Cut the fluff, no one cares.  And yeah, most of those people come off as unlikeable, but there were a couple I started rooting for, like the older technology guy.  I was rooting for him hard, but I guess it's part of the game, that if you are good at it, you won't last long because people go after you and eventually you'll stumble on that one picture like you said.

Did you hear Stern talking about that woman Amouranthe from 90DF?   Man, talk about taking advantage of your 15 minutes...

[cramx3]

Totally agree on both points.  I'm 100% laughing AT the people in 90 Day FIance.  And like the Love is Blind show, a lot of these people go into it for the "fame" which kind of ruins the show, but WOW do they really have no shame for fame.  I do feel bad for a lot of these people, but I get a lot of legit lols watching it that it's become very entertaining for me.

The finals would have worked better as like a 2 hour episode or something. Cut the fluff, no one cares.  And yeah, most of those people come off as unlikeable, but there were a couple I started rooting for, like the older technology guy.  I was rooting for him hard, but I guess it's part of the game, that if you are good at it, you won't last long because people go after you and eventually you'll stumble on that one picture like you said.

Did you hear Stern talking about that woman Amouranthe from 90DF?   Man, talk about taking advantage of your 15 minutes...

I dont think so.  I never watched the show back when I would listen to Stern so I don't recall what he'd usually joke about.

[DragonAttack]

So, during last year, we finished off 'The Sopranos' while starting (and finishing) 'Six Feet Under'.  Read some comments in this thread, so finally watched 'Boardwalk Empire' (the wife really fell in love with Richard and the actor).  A shame with the time jump, but a pretty good show with a bit much gratuitous violence.

We've been interspersing 'Seinfeld', 'Arli$$', and 'The Larry Sanders Show' for comic relief throughout.

This year, we watched the first two seasons of 'Fargo', and rewatched the movie.  Aces to all.  Season 3 has so far been one big, often disgusting downer.

As to 'True Detective', count us in the reddit bunch that did not like Season 4 at all.  Too many plot holes to drive semis through, almost all the characters were unlikeable tropes, horrible needle drops, and Jody Foster's character seemed to say 'f*ck' every other sentence for no reason.  We ended up watching it as a comedy over the final four episodes, and couldn't wait to see how other viewers would rip into it after each show.

For those that did like it, Issa Lopez has been signed on to do Season Five. 

[cramx3]

As to 'True Detective', count us in the reddit bunch that did not like Season 4 at all.  Too many plot holes to drive semis through, almost all the characters were unlikeable tropes, horrible needle drops, and Jody Foster's character seemed to say 'f*ck' every other sentence for no reason.  We ended up watching it as a comedy over the final four episodes, and couldn't wait to see how other viewers would rip into it after each show.

For those that did like it, Issa Lopez has been signed on to do Season Five.

I'm still struggling to get over the tongue thing, but I'm also having a hard time seeing how this show was THAT bad.  I really enjoyed it, but do think it had it's flaws.

[gmillerdrake]

'Constellation' on Apple TV. Very trippy....after three episodes you can start to see what's going on (I think) but it's still pretty creepy/trippy.

I've only seen one episode but yea it's really trippy and weird but I like it.

Just watched Ep. 4. Man, this is getting good. Don’t want to say too much so it’s not spoiled but it’s such a cool premise. And they’re totally going the creepy route with it.

[Grappler]

So, during last year, we finished off 'The Sopranos' while starting (and finishing) 'Six Feet Under'.  Read some comments in this thread, so finally watched 'Boardwalk Empire' (the wife really fell in love with Richard and the actor).  A shame with the time jump, but a pretty good show with a bit much gratuitous violence.

I loved Richard - he was my favorite character on the show.  Especially that one episode where he just went and killed everyone in Gyp Rosetti's house to rescue a kid.  He was a badass.

[jammindude]

Resident Alien is *FINALLY* back after a long break.

I just noticed that the first couple of seasons popped up on Netflix as well. So I thought that that was cool.

[cramx3]

So, during last year, we finished off 'The Sopranos' while starting (and finishing) 'Six Feet Under'.  Read some comments in this thread, so finally watched 'Boardwalk Empire' (the wife really fell in love with Richard and the actor).  A shame with the time jump, but a pretty good show with a bit much gratuitous violence.

I loved Richard - he was my favorite character on the show.  Especially that one episode where he just went and killed everyone in Gyp Rosetti's house to rescue a kid.  He was a badass.

Now Roestti was a character I LOVED.  Yeah, he's a bad guy, but damn that was a great bad guy.  You truly hated him.  I've been in love with Bobby Cannavale since then.

[DragonAttack]

As to 'True Detective', count us in the reddit bunch that did not like Season 4 at all.  Too many plot holes to drive semis through, almost all the characters were unlikeable tropes, horrible needle drops, and Jody Foster's character seemed to say 'f*ck' every other sentence for no reason.  We ended up watching it as a comedy over the final four episodes, and couldn't wait to see how other viewers would rip into it after each show.

For those that did like it, Issa Lopez has been signed on to do Season Five.

I'm still struggling to get over the tongue thing, but I'm also having a hard time seeing how this show was THAT bad.  I really enjoyed it, but do think it had it's flaws.

I know others did as well.  We didn't. 

Without giving away any spoilers, for those that want to read the bashing, here's a reddit link

https://www.reddit.com/r/TrueDetective/comments/1aud4rg/true_detective_4x06_part_6_postepisode_discussion/

Just finished Season 3 of 'Fargo'.  It had its moments, but what a huge drop from the first two seasons.  Varga was a bore, and a disgusting one at that.  Lacked the earlier charm and intrigue. 

[cramx3]

Totally agree on both points.  I'm 100% laughing AT the people in 90 Day FIance.  And like the Love is Blind show, a lot of these people go into it for the "fame" which kind of ruins the show, but WOW do they really have no shame for fame.  I do feel bad for a lot of these people, but I get a lot of legit lols watching it that it's become very entertaining for me.

The finals would have worked better as like a 2 hour episode or something. Cut the fluff, no one cares.  And yeah, most of those people come off as unlikeable, but there were a couple I started rooting for, like the older technology guy.  I was rooting for him hard, but I guess it's part of the game, that if you are good at it, you won't last long because people go after you and eventually you'll stumble on that one picture like you said.

Fell asleep watching the final episode of The Finals.  Didn't care to rewind and see what happened