Tv Box sets thread again - recommendation pls

[HairySpotter]

"Just finished The Killing liked it a lot but not really the last season as much. Breaking Bad, Homeland done Was going to do Luther or The Wire next - can you tell me which one is best of the two?"

[Manuel]

Manuel - Thanks, mate. I didn't go a bundle on the Clunes Reggie Perrin remake, but glad you enjoyed it. If you liked Royal Family I suspect you will enjoy Early Doors even more!

I think it was more to do with liking Clunes to be honest. Might give Early Doors another go.

Did you ever watch Still Game?

[Sydney_Iron]

Just starting Rogue Heroes, about the beginning of the SAS, slow start but building nicely and a fucking great soundtrack, Stranglers, Sham 69, ACDC etc tremendous stuff! 

[Gank]

I tried Early Doors but couldn't get into it, probably didn't give it enough time. Loved the Royal Family, though.

A White Lotus fan here, haven't started on the third series yet, set in Thailand.

I'm the other way round - absolutely hate Royle Family but love Early Doors

[MaryMillingtonsGhost]

Anyone watched 15 Storeys High?
Stars Sean Lock.

[SurfaceAgentX2Zero]

Manuel - Thanks, mate. I didn't go a bundle on the Clunes Reggie Perrin remake, but glad you enjoyed it. If you liked Royal Family I suspect you will enjoy Early Doors even more!

[Manuel]

Early Doors on BBC iPlayer...criminally under-rated comedy rarely repeated on the BBC. Basically, it's The Royle Family set in a pub; the two lazy coppers are superb.

Are there still temporary traffic lights by the McVitie's factory?

And, more importantly, do you like circuses?

Surf - Will always remember you gave me the heads up on Reggie Perrin, which is brilliant, also went on the watch the remake with Martin Clunes. So might have to give Early Doors another look.

[Manuel]

I tried Early Doors but couldn't get into it, probably didn't give it enough time. Loved the Royal Family, though.

A White Lotus fan here, haven't started on the third series yet, set in Thailand.

[SurfaceAgentX2Zero]

Early Doors on BBC iPlayer...criminally under-rated comedy rarely repeated on the BBC. Basically, it's The Royle Family set in a pub; the two lazy coppers are superb.

Are there still temporary traffic lights by the McVitie's factory?

And, more importantly, do you like circuses?

[Nurse Ratched]

Fair enough!
If you haven’t already, when you get a chance, watch American Primeval on Netflix.
I’d be interested to hear your thoughts on the lead female character 

I don't have Netflix. I do love a Western, though. 

[Sydney_Iron]

Trailer park boys is my favourite series of all time their early stuff is incredible 

 

 

Agree, the early episodes are my favorite's too, gets a bit repetitive in later episodes, but this stuff you can go to any time, often go months then watch an episode and you pick it all up! 

Been watching The Blacklist on Netflix with James Spader for some months now, fuck knows how many episodes but have enjoyed it and still going! Again you can go a week or 2 and then pick it up for a few episodes, its a few years old now but gets a thumbs up from me.

[mallard]

Fair enough!
If you haven’t already, when you get a chance, watch American Primeval on Netflix.
I’d be interested to hear your thoughts on the lead female character 

[Nurse Ratched]

It's not possible to like every actor/actress. As far as the revolting Ygritte is concerned, it is the character I can't stand, not the actress.

[mallard]

Your hatred of actresses cracks me up Nursey - Gillian Anderson, Sandra Oh …… is there any more names to add to your dartboard?

[only1billybonds]

Nurse.

I've just finished re watching Game of Thrones and yes, it's magnificent. I got into it very late (2018) after being relentlessly nagged by my kids to give it a go. I sat through 2 episodes with my boy and i was hooked, i was on Amazon the next day buying the box set. So many great characters,storylines and locations, I really can't speak of it highly enough.

[Harrow Hammer]

Early Doors on BBC iPlayer...criminally under-rated comedy rarely repeated on the BBC. Basically, it's The Royle Family set in a pub; the two lazy coppers are superb.

[Bungo]

I'm watching Game of Thrones again. I love this series. Getting close to the blessed episode where Ygritte gets killed. Can't wait. I frigging hate Ygritte. She's the only character I genuinely despise. She's just a chippy vulgarian, stomping around the snowdrifts sneering about 'soft southerners' and their privilege, like Angela Rayner in fur knickers. 

That reminds me of Lethal Weapon 2 which featured Patsy Kensit as a (supposedly) South African love interest for Mel Gibson. When she got killed (sorry, spoiler alert), I think we were supposed to feel Riggs' pain and anger.

I was just relieved that I wouldn't have to hear her 'South African' accent again for the rest of the film.

Too many lead characters make it much too far into films and TV programmes. Much better to mix it up and lose a few early on.

[Nurse Ratched]

I'm watching Game of Thrones again. I love this series. Getting close to the blessed episode where Ygritte gets killed. Can't wait. I frigging hate Ygritte. She's the only character I genuinely despise. She's just a chippy vulgarian, stomping around the snowdrifts sneering about 'soft southerners' and their privilege, like Angela Rayner in fur knickers. 

[Swiss.]

White Lotus season 3. 
enjoyed previous and enough in esp 1 to keep me interested 

I've tried to get into this and watched some episodes fron SE01, SE02 and the first of SE03. I really can't see what all the fuss is about. It's just average. 

[Bowener]

Binge watched the whole series (3) of Happy Valley. If you have never seen this it is very very good and well worth a watch. 

[happygilmore]

White Lotus season 3. 
enjoyed previous and enough in esp 1 to keep me interested 

[Alfs]

Dope Girls on IPlayer is a decent watch.

[JAC]

Got even better once Danny Devito joined.

[Swiss.]

Anyone seen Zero Day with Robert De Niro on Netflix?  I am two episodes in.  The first half hour was intriguing but I am slowly wondering whether to just Google the plot and ending on Wiki as I am losing interest now.  Worth sticking with?

Bloody hell Zico you think this is slow? You should watch some other Netflix stuff where they really drag it out. Three  episodes in and I think it's pretty good. 

Not totally convinced of De Niro as an ex President. Problem is when I see him now I always think of Meet The Fockers. 

[zico]

Anyone seen Zero Day with Robert De Niro on Netflix?  I am two episodes in.  The first half hour was intriguing but I am slowly wondering whether to just Google the plot and ending on Wiki as I am losing interest now.  Worth sticking with?

[Lee Trundle]

Do the early episodes still stand up to the test of time?

Or would you suggest I pile in on the latest series and just pick things up as they go along?