Gemmill 44843 Posted May 7, 2019 Share Posted May 7, 2019 Started Counterpart last night. Mint concept and the first episode was very promising. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayatollah Hermione 13863 Posted May 7, 2019 Share Posted May 7, 2019 Started Line of Duty since I'm annoyed at people banging on about it and me not knowing what's going on and seeing Jamie from The Thick Of It in a role where he's not using immensely foul language is taking some getting used to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wykikitoon 20129 Posted May 7, 2019 Share Posted May 7, 2019 Chernobyl starts on sky Atlantic tonight. I'll give it a whirl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meenzer 15518 Posted May 7, 2019 Share Posted May 7, 2019 Just finished Deutschland 86. Didn't think it worked quite as well as 83 - the wider scope felt a bit unfocused and the earlier episodes more about showing off the fact they had a budget and could make things go boom, but the crumbling and contradictory DDR side of things was largely great, so still a decent watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 35076 Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 Fleabag is class 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 30591 Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 Is it still on iPlayer? I’ve been meaning to give it a go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 35076 Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 11 minutes ago, ewerk said: Is it still on iPlayer? I’ve been meaning to give it a go. Aye. I think all 12 (2 series of 6 episodes) are still on iPlayer. They’re only 25-30 mins long. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 21914 Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 The second season is particularly brilliant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayatollah Hermione 13863 Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 I've only seen Series 1 but agree that it's excellent. Think I'll queue it up after Line of Duty has finished taking me on the rollercoaster thrill ride of 2019. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renton 21603 Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 Chernobyl. A rare must see, the fact it's a real story makes it terrifying. Not sure about the English accents though, probably my only complaint so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 42406 Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 2 hours ago, Renton said: Chernobyl. A rare must see, the fact it's a real story makes it terrifying. Not sure about the English accents though, probably my only complaint so far. Better than dodgy Russian accents though. Not a bad opener, though. Decent cast, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renton 21603 Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 (edited) Chernobyl episode 2 was a thriller. Would you sacrifice your life to save a million strangers? Spoiler Thing is, it didn't tally with what I thought I knew about the disaster, and a bit of cursory reseach confirms this. The programme talked about the threat that the molten reactor could cause a "30 megaton thermal explosion". Sorry, that is ludicrous and a complete misrepresentation of the science. I understand the need for dramatic license but this story doesn't need it to that extent. It's dangerous as it gives a very misleading idea as to the ddangers of nuclear power. Climate change is a much bigger risk. Edit: This article backs me up. https://www.forbes.com/sites/michaelshellenberger/2019/05/09/the-reason-they-fictionalize-nuclear-disasters-like-chernobyl-is-because-they-kill-so-few-people/#5b40170441fc Edited May 15, 2019 by Renton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaddockLad 17245 Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 Watched the first years & years last night, interesting idea & a nuclear strike in the first episode. Emma Thompson is in it playing "Northern English Battleaxe" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 21914 Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 On 07/05/2019 at 16:16, NJS said: Last two things I've watched: Hanna - really enjoyed it and looking forward to where it goes from here - the lass is excellent. Sex education - completely different to anything I normally watch but again thoroughly enjoyed it. I do admit I'd watch absolutely anything with Gillian Anderson in it though. Just started Russian doll - intriguing start. See education was way better than I thought it was going to be after one episode. I really enjoyed it in the end too, despite looking and feeling weirdly American Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJS 4378 Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 I finished Russian Doll which was good but I thought the ending as in how they got out of it was a bit twee. Also watched After life - really good but I can't for the life of me think how/why a second series will work/is needed (apart from a shed load of money obviously). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renton 21603 Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 10 hours ago, NJS said: I finished Russian Doll which was good but I thought the ending as in how they got out of it was a bit twee. Also watched After life - really good but I can't for the life of me think how/why a second series will work/is needed (apart from a shed load of money obviously). It turned to shit in S2 imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wykikitoon 20129 Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 On 11/05/2019 at 11:31, Renton said: Chernobyl. A rare must see, the fact it's a real story makes it terrifying. Not sure about the English accents though, probably my only complaint so far. Good init? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mighty Hog 518 Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 The Virtues is looking good, if a little grim. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howmanheyman 33162 Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 Chernobyl is fucking superb television. Anyone who hasn't watched it yet, pull your finger out. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 30591 Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 1 hour ago, The Mighty Hog said: The Virtues is looking good, if a little grim. It’s moving very fucking slow. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renton 21603 Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 27 minutes ago, ewerk said: It’s moving very fucking slow. Agreed. Stephen Graham is one hell of an actor though. Had me blubbing my eyes out in the last This is England. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renton 21603 Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 Years and years is properly grim as well, has that jug eared actor from Him and Her (hugely underated and criminally named comedy). Some aspects of it I really think are accurate predictors of where we are heading, others not so much. I half recommend it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayatollah Hermione 13863 Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 Have you ever seen Mum, Renton? From the creator of Him and Her and it's similarly excellent. Low-key, character driven comedy with excellent performances. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 42406 Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 15 minutes ago, Ayatollah Hermione said: Have you ever seen Mum, Renton? From the creator of Him and Her and it's similarly excellent. Low-key, character driven comedy with excellent performances. It’s very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renton 21603 Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 22 minutes ago, Ayatollah Hermione said: Have you ever seen Mum, Renton? From the creator of Him and Her and it's similarly excellent. Low-key, character driven comedy with excellent performances. No, I'll look out for it, cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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