General tv discussion thread - good, bad, axings etc etc

[woodublieve12]

Anyone else seen westworld??? watched the first ep last night... I didn't mind it. certainly interesting

[Gozu]

Coming soon to Channel 9 'Underbelly Files: Chopper'.

Nine has unveiled its programming line-up for the new year, and with it sees the return of Underbelly – this time focused on the “untold, uncut” story of Mark “Chopper” Read.

The series, known as Underbelly Files: Chopper, will be once again be produced by Screentime.

Also coming up for the network is the mini-series House of Bond, which tells the rags to riches tale of the controversial business tycoon Alan Bond. Sam Neill, Rachael Taylor and Adrienne Pickering star alongside Hacksaw Ridge’s Ben Mingay as Bond.

http://if.com.au/2016/11/09/article/Und ... WQVWS.html

[Jimmy_041]

Coming soon to Channel 9 'Underbelly Files: Chopper'.

Nine has unveiled its programming line-up for the new year, and with it sees the return of Underbelly – this time focused on the “untold, uncut” story of Mark “Chopper” Read.

The series, known as Underbelly Files: Chopper, will be once again be produced by Screentime.

Also coming up for the network is the mini-series House of Bond, which tells the rags to riches tale of the controversial business tycoon Alan Bond. Sam Neill, Rachael Taylor and Adrienne Pickering star alongside Hacksaw Ridge’s Ben Mingay as Bond.

http://if.com.au/2016/11/09/article/Und ... WQVWS.html

Looking forward to them

[JK]

Anyone else been watching Quarry? Probably my Favourite show of 2016

[LMA]

Anyone else been watching Quarry? Probably my Favourite show of 2016

Yeah enjoyed Quarry. Good story, well acted.

[LMA]

Anyone else seen westworld??? watched the first ep last night... I didn't mind it. certainly interesting

I didn't mind the first 2 episodes, found it repetitive and boring after that so gave up. Apart from the sex fantasies and nudity aspect of the show I can't understand the hype and ratings surrounding the show.

Pommy show Humans is way better IMO

[Gozu]

Farewell SBS 2.

http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2016/11/gal ... sbs-2.html

Some great shows shown on SBS 2 like The Walking Dead, Real Humans, The Returned, 12 Monkeys, From Dusk Till Dawn and our very own Danger 5.

[JK]

Anyone else seen westworld??? watched the first ep last night... I didn't mind it. certainly interesting

I didn't mind the first 2 episodes, found it repetitive and boring after that so gave up. Apart from the sex fantasies and nudity aspect of the show I can't understand the hype and ratings surrounding the show.

Pommy show Humans is way better IMO

Must admit, whilst Im still watching it, I dont really know why I am because it really isnt that entertaining .. Maybe Im just hoping to see Dolores get the cans out? Was expecting some big twists, turns and reveals, but it's been hugely underwhelming. Even last nights twist was fairly boring.

[Magellan]

"Wet Hot American Summer - First Day of Camp' - pisstake of 80s teen screwball sex comedies, one series of a bunch of half hour episodes. Pretty funny, with excellent attention to detail in recreating 1981, especially the soundtrack.

Apparently a re-visitation and prequel to the film "Wet Hot American Summer" from 2001 which I had no idea existed. Started watching it last night, and it's absolutely terrible and I couldn't go past the first half hour.

Impressive cast, who reprise their roles from the original film, and who were unknown or emerging and now are superstars, like Bradley Cooper, Paul Rudd (he is so unfunny IMHO), and Amy Poehler. Worth a look for some cheap laughs, just avoid the original movie.

[JK]

Gave WHAS a go a while back and couldn't get into it at all.

[Magellan]

Just started watching the new release on Netflix called "The OA". It's a bit weird, but strangely gripping the more you watch. It taps into the afterlife-existentialist ideas that shows like "The Returned" touched upon, and if that's your bag then I think this will be too. Definitely worth a look.

https://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2016/12/the-oa-a-thoroughly-weird-totally-absorbing-puzzle/510971/

[Banker]

Anyone else seen westworld??? watched the first ep last night... I didn't mind it. certainly interesting

I didn't mind the first 2 episodes, found it repetitive and boring after that so gave up. Apart from the sex fantasies and nudity aspect of the show I can't understand the hype and ratings surrounding the show.

Pommy show Humans is way better IMO

Must admit, whilst Im still watching it, I dont really know why I am because it really isnt that entertaining .. Maybe Im just hoping to see Dolores get the cans out? Was expecting some big twists, turns and reveals, but it's been hugely underwhelming. Even last nights twist was fairly boring.

I hope you stuck with it, its the best show of 2016 for me, Hopkins is outstanding.

Satisfying to finish with a conclusion instead of cliffhanger... looking at you Mr Robot!

[JK]

Anyone else seen westworld??? watched the first ep last night... I didn't mind it. certainly interesting

I didn't mind the first 2 episodes, found it repetitive and boring after that so gave up. Apart from the sex fantasies and nudity aspect of the show I can't understand the hype and ratings surrounding the show.

Pommy show Humans is way better IMO

Must admit, whilst Im still watching it, I dont really know why I am because it really isnt that entertaining .. Maybe Im just hoping to see Dolores get the cans out? Was expecting some big twists, turns and reveals, but it's been hugely underwhelming. Even last nights twist was fairly boring.

I hope you stuck with it, its the best show of 2016 for me, Hopkins is outstanding.

Satisfying to finish with a conclusion instead of cliffhanger... looking at you Mr Robot!

Yeah I did, and must admit I didn't mind the way they wrapped it up. It's an OK show, but not great I reckon. Good enough to tune into season 2 though.

[Feenix]

Just finished watching Stranger Things, very good show. Probably my favourite for 2016.

[mighty_tiger_79]

Captive
Netflix production documentary

Quite interesting.

[mighty_tiger_79]

Netflix docco

The fear of 13

Had no idea about it at the start as the Mrs just flicked it on.
Well worth a geeze.
You will know inside 2 mins if you can handle this style of storytelling

[bennymacca]

Can't believe I have waited this long to watch stranger things. So bloody good

[Dogwatcher]

Watched Stranger Things over the past week or so. Pretty darn good.

Also just finished watching The Get Down. I'm not usually a Baz Luhrmann fan, but this is great. I couldn't help but get into it due to the hip hop, but there's a chick with a great set of lungs in this show which also makes it worthwhile, she can really sing. Also, Jimmy Smits is pretty good.

[Magellan]

Also just finished watching The Get Down. I'm not usually a Baz Luhrmann fan, but this is great. I couldn't help but get into it due to the hip hop, but there's a chick with a great set of lungs in this show which also makes it worthwhile, she can really sing. Also, Jimmy Smits is pretty good.

Watched the first episode, but struggled to get into it. It seemed like there were too many plot lines jammed into the one story: the aspiring DJ, and the love interest with the lass who can sing, the kid who graffitis, Jimmy Smits and the local dodgy politics thing, and then some other mystic 1970s karate movie-grasshopper inspired thing that felt like a bit of a stretch. That said, I've been told it's worth persevering with, so I might get back into it since I'm finding less and less stuff worth watching on Netflix and Stan.

Great attention to detail, though, loved the recreation of the 70s Bronx vibe.

[Magellan]

Anyone had a look at "3%", the new Netflix series which is a Brazilian production?