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?"

[Grumpster]

Just watched the first few episodes of Rivals.

Not back actually, thought I'd hate it but quite amusing.

[Monsieur merde de cheval]

I thought the Jackal was awful gave up after episode 1. I watched two recently that had gone completely under the radar these last few years, Rubicon 7.5/10 and The Sinner 8/10  but that's just series 1. Bad Sisters series 2 is totally unwatchable.

I really think you need to give it more than one episode. As it happens I think the first episode is the worst with the exception of the last maybe. It gets better and better. 

The Jackal?
If you have read the book and seen the  original film then that ends all debate...
Tried times and failed three times
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[Monsieur merde de cheval]

Just finished series 3 of Slow Horses, very far-fetched but not a bad watch and Gary Oldman's character is a chuckle.

Chub bait .

[Monsieur merde de cheval]

I thought the Jackal was awful gave up after episode 1. I watched two recently that had gone completely under the radar these last few years, Rubicon 7.5/10 and The Sinner 8/10  but that's just series 1. Bad Sisters series 2 is totally unwatchable.

The Sinner with old croaky voiced Bill Pullman was top tv imo, think there were 4 seasons in total, with the first 2 being the best, so yea it did go downhill a bit like a lot of them do.

first 2 (toooo) series  of  The Sinner  were decent.

[Swiss.]

I thought the Jackal was awful gave up after episode 1. I watched two recently that had gone completely under the radar these last few years, Rubicon 7.5/10 and The Sinner 8/10  but that's just series 1. Bad Sisters series 2 is totally unwatchable.

I really think you need to give it more than one episode. As it happens I think the first episode is the worst with the exception of the last maybe. It gets better and better. 

[Swiss.]

Just finished series 3 of Slow Horses, very far-fetched but not a bad watch and Gary Oldman's character is a chuckle.

Season 4 was a big disapointment imho.

[violator]

Just finished series 3 of Slow Horses, very far-fetched but not a bad watch and Gary Oldman's character is a chuckle.

[Swiss.]

13 minutes into Lockerbie The Search for Truth with Colin Firth. Bloody hell! 

Bloody hell as in it's rubbish or potentially gripping?

 

As in gripping.  Those first few minutes it spends on the crash over Lockerbie, that was the bloody hell.  Can't imagine what it must have been like but this drama really hits you straight away.  Don't know how to describe it really.  From there it is an incredible drama a few episodes in.  Firth is fantastic as is his screen wife played by Catherine McCormack.  Thought I knew a lot of it due to documentaries etc, but don't know the half of it.  One hard hitting piece of television.

Yes I watched trhe first episode last night and I have to admit the eyes swelled up. Horrific stuff. Brilliantly acted by Firth as mentioned before. The 15 second thing I'd heard before as you would regain consciousness  as you decended. 

[Manuel]

I thought the Jackal was awful gave up after episode 1. I watched two recently that had gone completely under the radar these last few years, Rubicon 7.5/10 and The Sinner 8/10  but that's just series 1. Bad Sisters series 2 is totally unwatchable.

The Sinner with old croaky voiced Bill Pullman was top tv imo, think there were 4 seasons in total, with the first 2 being the best, so yea it did go downhill a bit like a lot of them do.

[Bowener]

I thought the Jackal was awful gave up after episode 1. I watched two recently that had gone completely under the radar these last few years, Rubicon 7.5/10 and The Sinner 8/10  but that's just series 1. Bad Sisters series 2 is totally unwatchable.

[only1billybonds]

Monsieur.

The original for me. The film was a very accurate portrayal of the novel by Frederick Forsythe and I'm a  big fan of his writing. There is almost 50 years between the two screen versions and tastes as well as techniques have changed, modern audiences seem to expect bigger bangs, faster cars and louder explosions etc.

[Monsieur merde de cheval]

Me too Swiss, I like Firth, one of the great actors of his generation.

I finished 'Jackal' last night, thought it was excellent and am delighted that a 2nd SERIES has been given the go ahead. Never really took much notice of Eddie Redmayne before but fuck me, what a performance he gave.

Going to give The Jackal a go, generally has had big reviews but also heard it got 'silly' at the end?

Firth was very good in a film he did with Nicole Kidman about him being a prisoner of the Japanese when building the death railway in the second world war. His character becomes friends with one of his captures later in life, which is based on a true story.

Railway man.

It was okay.

FIRTHs best role was  DONALD CROWHURST 

[Manuel]

Me too Swiss, I like Firth, one of the great actors of his generation.

I finished 'Jackal' last night, thought it was excellent and am delighted that a 2nd SERIES has been given the go ahead. Never really took much notice of Eddie Redmayne before but fuck me, what a performance he gave.

Going to give The Jackal a go, generally has had big reviews but also heard it got 'silly' at the end?

Firth was very good in a film he did with Nicole Kidman about him being a prisoner of the Japanese when building the death railway in the second world war. His character becomes friends with one of his captures later in life, which is based on a true story.

[Monsieur merde de cheval]

American Primeval.
could  have been so much better.
Not impressed 
Big letdown.


 
 

[Monsieur merde de cheval]

Me too Swiss, I like Firth, one of the great actors of his generation.

I finished 'Jackal' last night, thought it was excellent and am delighted that a 2nd SERIES has been given the go ahead. Never really took much notice of Eddie Redmayne before but fuck me, what a performance he gave.

O1bb
how do you compare to the original film ?

[zico]

13 minutes into Lockerbie The Search for Truth with Colin Firth. Bloody hell! 

Bloody hell as in it's rubbish or potentially gripping?

 

 

As in gripping.  Those first few minutes it spends on the crash over Lockerbie, that was the bloody hell.  Can't imagine what it must have been like but this drama really hits you straight away.  Don't know how to describe it really.  From there it is an incredible drama a few episodes in.  Firth is fantastic as is his screen wife played by Catherine McCormack.  Thought I knew a lot of it due to documentaries etc, but don't know the half of it.  One hard hitting piece of television.

[happygilmore]

13 minutes into Lockerbie The Search for Truth with Colin Firth. Bloody hell! 

Bloody hell as in it's rubbish or potentially gripping?

[only1billybonds]

Me too Swiss, I like Firth, one of the great actors of his generation.

I finished 'Jackal' last night, thought it was excellent and am delighted that a 2nd SERIES has been given the go ahead. Never really took much notice of Eddie Redmayne before but fuck me, what a performance he gave.

[Swiss.]

13 minutes into Lockerbie The Search for Truth with Colin Firth. Bloody hell! 

Seen trailer and is on tonight’s watch list. 

[Swiss.]

100 years of solitude - Netflix
spanish with english subtitles
south american family dynasty type thing with a bit of fantasy thrown in. You'll know after about 20 mins if its your cup of tea.


 

GG Marquez is a great writer . Chronical of a Death Foretold is a great book and film. 

[honky cat]

100 years of solitude - Netflix
spanish with english subtitles
south american family dynasty type thing with a bit of fantasy thrown in. You'll know after about 20 mins if its your cup of tea.

 

[zico]

13 minutes into Lockerbie The Search for Truth with Colin Firth. Bloody hell! 

[Alfs]

Just finished Missing You on Netflix.  6/10 is being a little generous.  

[Swiss.]

Just started The Blacklist on Netflix, it's not bad, only 2 episodes in but very watchable, think its been around a few years? but ive only come across it recently 

Stars James Spader as an international criminal and one of the FBI, s Most Wanted who cooperates with the FBI in hunting down other criminals on his "Blacklist" 

 

Black List is a banker. Pretty much keeps you interested after multiple seasons. 

[Sydney_Iron]

Just started The Blacklist on Netflix, it's not bad, only 2 episodes in but very watchable, think its been around a few years? but ive only come across it recently 

Stars James Spader as an international criminal and one of the FBI, s Most Wanted who cooperates with the FBI in hunting down other criminals on his "Blacklist"