Netflix Thread

[muskiefan82]

Person of Interest Season IV is supposed to be on Netflix today. This show is great and, unfortunately, probably more accurate than it should be.

[eXdrummer]

Leftovers is great, the entirety of S2 was awesome.

Fixed that for you.

[D-West & PO-Z]

Fixed that for you.

Yes thank you.

[RoseyMuskie]

What are everyone's thoughts on Making a Murderer?

Spoiler Alert.

I believe Avery is guilty, but the police also planted evidence to bolster their case. I've seen multiples sources state that key evidence was not discussed during the docu-series, such as Teresa's Palm Pilot being found in the burn pit.

I also think Dassey is guilty, to some degree. But his case handling might be the most egregious portion of the series.

If not those two, Scott Tadych and Bobby Dassey are guilty, as they were present and alibied each other.

[Kahns Krazy]

I saw a list of what is rolling off of netflix in January and what is rolling on. It's a big net loss. I know the new model is making their own content, but part of the value is the library, and the library is getting weaker.

[PM Thor]

I watched a couple of the Master Of None episodes. Love it. I do admit that I've been an Aziz Ansari fan for a long time, but it's just a great, great show. For what I've seen.

[Nigel Tufnel]

What are everyone's thoughts on Making a Murderer?

Spoiler Alert.

I believe Avery is guilty, but the police also planted evidence to bolster their case.

Then legally, he's not guilty. As a lawyer, I watched half of that documentary with my jaw on the ground. The 85 conviction was bad enough...but the way that case was handled in 2005 was incomprehensible. Executing an 8 day search warrant and barring them from their property the entire time? That's an appearance of impropriety in and of itself. What those police did to that 16 year old kid was beyond repugnant. I could have never found Avery guilty beyond a reasonable doubt...but the real tragedy (obviously also the death of a young woman) is how Branden was treated. The force feeding of his "confession" was deplorable. His original attorney was just as culpable in the whole thing. Just hard to wrap my head around the fact that this occurred less than 10 years ago.

[Masterofreality]

Person of Interest Season IV is supposed to be on Netflix today. This show is great and, unfortunately, probably more accurate than it should be.

True. Love P O I


I saw a list of what is rolling off of netflix in January and what is rolling on. It's a big net loss. I know the new model is making their own content, but part of the value is the library, and the library is getting weaker.

True as well. Losing a lot.

[chico]

I know this is about Netflix but what are people's thoughts on Amazon Prime? We signed up over Christmas to get the free shipping but if anyone has it are there shows/movies worth watching? I did a little checking out and it doesn't seem like there's a ton of selection.

[Nigel Tufnel]

I know this is about Netflix but what are people's thoughts on Amazon Prime? We signed up over Christmas to get the free shipping but if anyone has it are there shows/movies worth watching? I did a little checking out and it doesn't seem like there's a ton of selection.

I don't have Prime, but have read good things about Transparent and The Man In The High Castle.

[Emp]

Then legally, he's not guilty. As a lawyer, I watched half of that documentary with my jaw on the ground. The 85 conviction was bad enough...but the way that case was handled in 2005 was incomprehensible. Executing an 8 day search warrant and barring them from their property the entire time? That's an appearance of impropriety in and of itself. What those police did to that 16 year old kid was beyond repugnant. I could have never found Avery guilty beyond a reasonable doubt...but the real tragedy (obviously also the death of a young woman) is how Branden was treated. The force feeding of his "confession" was deplorable. His original attorney was just as culpable in the whole thing. Just hard to wrap my head around the fact that this occurred less than 10 years ago.

Never did crim law, but agree. Hoy shit, the nephew s new attorney just conceded his guilt publicly. Smiling in the courthouse as the cameras role. Way over his head. Haven't got to the trial yet.

Messy, like Serial, but more involving with all the video.

Props to the producers, to stick with a case that long is a documentary marathon.

[Nigel Tufnel]

Never did crim law, but agree. Hoy shit, the nephew s new attorney just conceded his guilt publicly. Smiling in the courthouse as the cameras role. Way over his head. Haven't got to the trial yet.

Messy, like Serial, but more involving with all the video.

Props to the producers, to stick with a case that long is a documentary marathon.

I can understand Adnan being found guilty...but the police corruption in MAM was off the charts. That county sheriff's department should have never EVER been involved in the investigation. Let alone the local deputy who found the key in the house after 7 days of searching and it was never found. And the Calumet deputy admitted that he wasn't keeping an eye on the deputies during the search. After Calumet County sheriff said the local sheriff's would not be involved with searching the property. One of the things least discussed? What the hell were those two juries doing? Good Lord. After watching the "confession" video of Branden, if I was the judge, I would have put a stop to those proceedings. Disgusting.

The other odd thing is that in the Avery trial, the first jury vote was 7 not guilty. It's crazy to think 7 people changed their mind and sent a guy to prison for life.

[RoseyMuskie]

Then legally, he's not guilty. As a lawyer, I watched half of that documentary with my jaw on the ground. The 85 conviction was bad enough...but the way that case was handled in 2005 was incomprehensible. Executing an 8 day search warrant and barring them from their property the entire time? That's an appearance of impropriety in and of itself. What those police did to that 16 year old kid was beyond repugnant. I could have never found Avery guilty beyond a reasonable doubt...but the real tragedy (obviously also the death of a young woman) is how Branden was treated. The force feeding of his "confession" was deplorable. His original attorney was just as culpable in the whole thing. Just hard to wrap my head around the fact that this occurred less than 10 years ago.

Thanks for the clarification regarding guilty. What I was trying to convey is that I believe Avery committed the crime.

There are a lot of good articles out there discussing the items that were omitted. If you can recall the attractive, female reporter with the glasses - she's actually now a reporter for WKRC - she indicated on her Twitter that some glaring evidence wasn't discussed.

The whole conflict of interest aspect did blow me out of the water.

I think a lot of it needs to be taken with a grain of salt. The series was so incredibly biased, but I can understand why, it wouldn't be nearly as entertaining if the other side of the story was more heavily focused.

It was a tough pill to swallow, but it became somewhat more palatable once you start digging into everything that was left out.

[Nigel Tufnel]

Thanks for the clarification regarding guilty. What I was trying to convey is that I believe Avery committed the crime.

There are a lot of good articles out there discussing the items that were omitted. If you can recall the attractive, female reporter with the glasses - she's actually now a reporter for WKRC - she indicated on her Twitter that some glaring evidence wasn't discussed.

The whole conflict of interest aspect did blow me out of the water.

I think a lot of it needs to be taken with a grain of salt. The series was so incredibly biased, but I can understand why, it wouldn't be nearly as entertaining if the other side of the story was more heavily focused.

It was a tough pill to swallow, but it became somewhat more palatable once you start digging into everything that was left out.

Nothing I've read has come close to overcoming the inherent flaws in the investigation in this case. You can be as condescending as you wish, the entire investigation was a legal abomination.

[RoseyMuskie]

Nothing I've read has come close to overcoming the inherent flaws in the investigation in this case. You can be as condescending as you wish, the entire investigation was a legal abomination.

Wasn't trying to be condescending. And I think you're right to an extent. But I also think it's tough to make statements such as that without completely knowing the entire case, and watching a biased documentary.

And I agree with one of your points before - I believe the grave injustice occurred on the B. Dassey side.

Have any thoughts on who committed the murder?

[paulxu]

I know this is about Netflix but what are people's thoughts on Amazon Prime? We signed up over Christmas to get the free shipping but if anyone has it are there shows/movies worth watching? I did a little checking out and it doesn't seem like there's a ton of selection.

Bosch if you are a fan of the Michael Connelly books.

[LadyMuskie]

I know this is about Netflix but what are people's thoughts on Amazon Prime? We signed up over Christmas to get the free shipping but if anyone has it are there shows/movies worth watching? I did a little checking out and it doesn't seem like there's a ton of selection.

Transparent, The Man in the High Castle, Bosch, and Patriot (which I'd just a pilot) are really good. I actually prefer Amazon's original content to Netflix's in some cases.

[94GRAD]

Transparent, The Man in the High Castle, Bosch, and Patriot (which I'd just a pilot) are really good. I actually prefer Amazon's original content to Netflix's in some cases.

I did not like TMITHC. The acting was terrible and I hated the ending.

[D-West & PO-Z]

Then legally, he's not guilty. As a lawyer, I watched half of that documentary with my jaw on the ground. The 85 conviction was bad enough...but the way that case was handled in 2005 was incomprehensible. Executing an 8 day search warrant and barring them from their property the entire time? That's an appearance of impropriety in and of itself. What those police did to that 16 year old kid was beyond repugnant. I could have never found Avery guilty beyond a reasonable doubt...but the real tragedy (obviously also the death of a young woman) is how Branden was treated. The force feeding of his "confession" was deplorable. His original attorney was just as culpable in the whole thing. Just hard to wrap my head around the fact that this occurred less than 10 years ago.

Just finished a few minutes ago. I agree with everything you wrote here. Wow, just wow, especially the Dassey conviction on only his "confession" and no physical evidence. Why does it seem the system is set up to get a conviction and not to get it right beyond a reasonable doubt? How is Dassey's first court appointed lawyer allowed to keep practicing law? Why did the judge rule he needed a new attorney because of the mistakes/neglect of that attorney yet allow the results of that neglect to be used? Dassey's only consistent statements/story throughout all that time is when he tells that he went home after school and did not go over to Avery's until the bonfire.

[D-West & PO-Z]

The other odd thing is that in the Avery trial, the first jury vote was 7 not guilty. It's crazy to think 7 people changed their mind and sent a guy to prison for life.

Yes, how do 7 go from not guilty to guilty beyond reasonable doubt?

Another question, why do we leave the fate of a person's future up to 12 "peers"? Why do people (presumably) uneducated people, with regards to the law, decide someone's guilt or innocence? Why isnt it a panel of judges? Too expensive? Not enough judges? It is so confusing to me. This isnt these people's jobs, by the end of it they just want to leave and go home back to normal life. That is a lot of responsibility that seems like fatigue plays a big art in hurrying a decision. Crazy.

[Xavier]

Following post is complete spoiler- though if you read through the thread you already know.


I think its tough to watch the series and say 100% he was guilty or wasn't. A lot of evidence was left out of the documentary but there was a lot of odd stuff from the prosecution.

The big things that have me questioning: The Key (which apparently didn't have the girls DNA on it but had SA's? Interesting) and the officer who called and asked about the license plate, and the 7 who originally thought not guilty right away.

Key points I found not in the documentary: SA sweat was on the hood of the car, also. His nephew helped clean the garage shortly after and came home with bleach stained pants (Though, I find it hard to believe they could clean everything in the garage and house). He called the company the girl worked for and specifically requested her. He wrote many letters to his wife about how he hated her and wanted to kill her- he actually also said in Easter cards to his kids that he was going to kill there mom. Crazy, though apparently they had a love hate relationship like this.

Couple things I don't believe the judge allowed: He told other inmates when he left he was going to rape and murder girls and explained how he would do it. The girl complained to other workers about him being weird and one time she went he answered the door in only a towel.

If you are interested- I really found most of this on the reddit forum, head there if you really enjoyed the series and want to keep talking about it. Regardless, there seemed to be a lot of shotty stuff from the prosecution. I think its conceivable to believe SA did kill her and at the same time police planted some evidence to help the case. Ultimately, I think there was a lack of evidence to find him guilty, but really cant tell because we didn't get the whole story.

[nuts4xu]

The Ridiculous 6 was about as bad a movie I've seen in a long time. Adam Sandler is not funny.

[Emp]

Yes, how do 7 go from not guilty to guilty beyond reasonable doubt?

Another question, why do we leave the fate of a person's future up to 12 "peers"? Why do people (presumably) uneducated people, with regards to the law, decide someone's guilt or innocence? Why isnt it a panel of judges? Too expensive? Not enough judges? It is so confusing to me. This isnt these people's jobs, by the end of it they just want to leave and go home back to normal life. That is a lot of responsibility that seems like fatigue plays a big art in hurrying a decision. Crazy.

This could take a few years, got time?
Trial by jury was negotiated initially by nobles sick of the "Kings justice." Evolved over centuries to protect us, all of us, from hangin or merely "tough on crime" judges, more often than not former prosecutors.

Jurors, presumably untainted by too much cynicism and presumably neutral, offset the power of the King, or now, the state.

The defendant can always waive trial by jury, but (s)he gets to choose, not the state or the prosecutor.

Juries go amiss, but often get it right with the evidence they do get. The critical person is the judge, his wisdom, knowledge and judgment on what evidence to allow, what to block.

[Xville]

just finished making a murderer...not sure if avery is guilty or not...its definitely possible that he is. However, based on the evidence, I don't know how its possible that he was convicted. To me, there is plenty of reasonable doubt.

I feel bad for Brendan...the kid obviously has disabilities and its pretty sickening what the investigators did. It was an abomination. I really don't know how those investigators sleep at night. Maybe they are psychopaths.

[D-West & PO-Z]

just finished making a murderer...not sure if avery is guilty or not...its definitely possible that he is. However, based on the evidence, I don't know how its possible that he was convicted. To me, there is plenty of reasonable doubt.

I feel bad for Brendan...the kid obviously has disabilities and its pretty sickening what the investigators did. It was an abomination. I really don't know how those investigators sleep at night. Maybe they are psychopaths.

Basically my thoughts as well.

My wife thinks she commited suicide and her body was found and someone planted everything there. That is a little out there and it isnt what I think but she can't get over that weird video of her talking about her death and when she's gone an everything.

Anyone read anything about that video and when it was made/why it was made?

[Nigel Tufnel]

Not Netflix, but did anyone watch The Night Of last night on HBO? Strong premiere episode.

[NY44]

Not Netflix, but did anyone watch The Night Of last night on HBO? Strong premiere episode.

I did and will definitely be watching more.

[Nigel Tufnel]

This is good news...that kid got royally screwed.

http://mobile.nytimes.com/2016/08/13/us/brendan-dassey-making-a-murderer.html?_r=0&referer=https://www.google.com/

Adnan Syed was granted a new trial too. No way he can be convicted with Jay's inconsistent statements and today's technology completely tearing apart the cell phone data used to convict him. I believe Dassey is innocent and Adnan and Avery are not guilty. There is a difference between those two.

[paulxu]

Saw the first couple of episodes of Goliath on Amazon. Very good so far.

[muskienick]

Saw the first couple of episodes of Goliath on Amazon. Very good so far.

How ironic! My wife and I saw the first two episodes of "Goliath" last night also and really liked it. Billy Bob has always been one of my favorites ("Sling Blade," "Monster's Ball," and "Fargo" are among my three favorite BBT performances. But I must admit that the " complete" presence of Halle Berry in "Monster's Ball" was a huge contributing factor in my enjoyment of that film. I would have to think that Billy Bob enjoyed her participation in the production of that film as well!

[Emp]

Mascots just up on Netflix. I'm not sure how many (more) times Guest can sustain the Guffman//Best in Show format, but this was worth some Friday night laughs. Good zingers and skewers early, the ending is lame.

[MADXSTER]

13 Reasons Why

[XU-PA]

13 Reasons Why

you won't be able to stop watching, seriously, one of very few series that I've not wanted to stop watching episodes.

Warning to anyone with kids anywhere near high school age. Brace yourself.

[GIMMFD]

you won't be able to stop watching, seriously, one of very few series that I've not wanted to stop watching episodes.

Warning to anyone with kids anywhere near high school age. Brace yourself.

I'm not near high school age, or understand the parenting thing at all, but all my friends are blowing up about this on Twitter, a lot saying it brought them to tears and what not, is it that good?

[muskiefan82]

It's moving. If you have ever known anyone who committed suicide, this show will get to you.

[XU-PA]

I'm not near high school age, or understand the parenting thing at all, but all my friends are blowing up about this on Twitter, a lot saying it brought them to tears and what not, is it that good?

yes, it is

[Nigel Tufnel]

Dark.

I've read and had buddies tell me to watch it in German and read the subtitles...that's supposedly the best way. I got outvoted 1-1 by the wife and we had the English dubbing. It's still fantastic.

The Punisher is really good....but man, it is graphically violent.

Dark gets a lot of comparisons to Stranger Things....it has some similarities, buts it's much more mature and...well....dark than ST. It might be better too.

[xu82]

I'm not near high school age, or understand the parenting thing at all, but all my friends are blowing up about this on Twitter, a lot saying it brought them to tears and what not, is it that good?

Sorry, you are failing to grasp relativity here. YES, you are. I am not close to high school age!

Merry Christmas!!!

[xu82]

Dark.

I've read and had buddies tell me to watch it in German and read the subtitles...that's supposedly the best way. I got outvoted 1-1 by the wife and we had the English dubbing. It's still fantastic.

The Punisher is really good....but man, it is graphically violent.

Dark gets a lot of comparisons to Stranger Things....it has some similarities, buts it's much more mature and...well....dark than ST. It might be better too.

I’ve got 2 boys. We’ve lost a 3-1 before! I think Putin is involved in some way....

[Caf]

Dark.

I've read and had buddies tell me to watch it in German and read the subtitles...that's supposedly the best way. I got outvoted 1-1 by the wife and we had the English dubbing. It's still fantastic.

The Punisher is really good....but man, it is graphically violent.

Dark gets a lot of comparisons to Stranger Things....it has some similarities, buts it's much more mature and...well....dark than ST. It might be better too.

I liked Dark and watched it in English. I didn't know you could watch in German, but I wish I did. It's annoying to watch something where the dialogue and acting doesn't line up perfectly.

[ArizonaXUGrad]

What about redbox? Who has seen Mother? Thoughts? I actually liked it.


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[Nigel Tufnel]

I liked Dark and watched it in English. I didn't know you could watch in German, but I wish I did. It's annoying to watch something where the dialogue and acting doesn't line up perfectly.

I have an Apple TV. I just double click on the middle button. It gives you a choice for language and subtitles. I think the default is English dubbing. You can switch to German and choose English under subtitles.

[Nigel Tufnel]

Anyone here watched Santa Clarita Diet on Netflix? It may not be for everyone, but I think it’s hilarious. Timothy Olyphant played badass characters in Deadwood and Justified. His comedic acting in SCD is pretty amazing. I would recommend.

[Caf]

Chernobyl on HBO is an absolute must watch.

[94GRAD]

Chernobyl on HBO is an absolute must watch.

The scene where they were shooting all the pets was heartbreaking!

[Nigel Tufnel]

The scene where they were shooting all the pets was heartbreaking!

I agree Chernobyl is a must see. Just a terrifying and informative show. I also agree that the pets scene was very hard to watch.

I hated Game Of Thrones this year. Watched the show for 7 seasons and that’s how they end it? Pure BS. Everything was too rushed and it didn’t make any sense at all...show runners ruined a great show with that last season. Acting was really good though.

[Lloyd Braun]

Really enjoyed El Camino... some thrilling moments!

[Nigel Tufnel]

Finally saw Fleabag on Amazon Prime. Holy shit. Hilarious. Must watch. The lead actress is absolutely hilarious. She also writes the show. She also wrote Killing Eve, which I haven't seen, but have heard is very good. For Fleabag, think Curb Your Enthusiasm mixed with the British version of The Office. Really easy to watch. Two seasons with 6 episodes. Each episode is 25 minutes. Easy to binge. Can't recommend enough. It's a women's show, but it transcends. Couldn't stop watching. Won best comedy, best actress and best writer last year at Emmy's. Will likely sweep again this year as second season is better than first. It's definitely quirky, but so worth a watch. Pretty confident saying most here will be hooked within first 10 minutes of the first episode.

[Nigel Tufnel]

With this pandemic and the crappy weather (in Ohio), I thought this thread deserved a bump. Let's share some knowledge while we are all sitting at home. If the weather doesn't get better soon, I fear I will have watched everything on Netflix and Prime. I have watched 3 seasons of hour long shows since Saturday. Narcos Mexico Season 2 (excellent), Locke & Key (very entertaining) and Hunters (enjoyed it too).

Think I'm going to try Devs on Hulu next.

Recommendations until Ozark comes out next week?

P.s. For anyone who thinks I should grab a book until the weather turns, I read all day at work...

P.s.s. For some unknown reason, I decided to torture myself and YouTube the NCAA tournament theme song and One Shining Moment. Do. Not. Recommend.

[xu 89]

With this pandemic and the crappy weather (in Ohio), I thought this thread deserved a bump. Let's share some knowledge while we are all sitting at home. If the weather doesn't get better soon, I fear I will have watched everything on Netflix and Prime. I have watched 3 seasons of hour long shows since Saturday. Narcos Mexico Season 2 (excellent), Locke & Key (very entertaining) and Hunters (enjoyed it too).

Think I'm going to try Devs on Hulu next.

Recommendations until Ozark comes out next week?

P.s. For anyone who thinks I should grab a book until the weather turns, I read all day at work...

P.s.s. For some unknown reason, I decided to torture myself and YouTube the NCAA tournament theme song and One Shining Moment. Do. Not. Recommend.

YouTube Xavier / WVA tourney game from 2008....I would recommend!

[bigdiggins]

With this pandemic and the crappy weather (in Ohio), I thought this thread deserved a bump. Let's share some knowledge while we are all sitting at home. If the weather doesn't get better soon, I fear I will have watched everything on Netflix and Prime. I have watched 3 seasons of hour long shows since Saturday. Narcos Mexico Season 2 (excellent), Locke & Key (very entertaining) and Hunters (enjoyed it too).

Think I'm going to try Devs on Hulu next.

Recommendations until Ozark comes out next week?

P.s. For anyone who thinks I should grab a book until the weather turns, I read all day at work...

P.s.s. For some unknown reason, I decided to torture myself and YouTube the NCAA tournament theme song and One Shining Moment. Do. Not. Recommend.

Recommendation would be to NOT waste 3+ hours of your life on The Irishman.

[bjf123]

Jack Ryan on Amazon Prime is very good.

[Juice]

Has no one else watched Tiger King on Netflix?

[Lloyd Braun]

Has no one else watched Tiger King on Netflix?

Watching now... it’s cray cray

[GoMuskies]

I haven't watched the Wire yet, and I just realized I can watch it on Prime (we're new to Prime). See you all in about 60 hours!

[nuts4xu]

Has no one else watched Tiger King on Netflix?

I watched the entire season on Saturday. I couldn't stop watching, it was fascinating. My favorite was the doc, who paraded around his zoo on top of his elephant, and had many girlfriends working for him.

[Muskie]

I watched the entire season on Saturday. I couldn't stop watching, it was fascinating. My favorite was the doc, who paraded around his zoo on top of his elephant, and had many girlfriends working for him.

So you would recommend? I keep seeing people talk about it, but have no idea what it is about?

[Caf]

So you would recommend? I keep seeing people talk about it, but have no idea what it is about?

It's incredibly entertaining. It's basically about private zoo owners and they are somehow more insane than you would already assume they are.

[nuts4xu]

So you would recommend? I keep seeing people talk about it, but have no idea what it is about?

Yes, definitely. As Caf stated in his post, it is about private zoo owners. The main character is a former presidential candidate, governor candidate, and a gay polygamist (who knew there was such a thing) who is crazy AF. I found it fascinating. I got sucked in Saturday morning, and watched the entire series by dinnertime.

https://img.texasmonthly.com/2019/05/EXOTIC_Joe-Exotic-5.jpg?auto=compress&crop=faces&fit=fit&fm=jpg&h=0&ixlib=php-1.2.1&q=45&w=1600

[Juice]

So you would recommend? I keep seeing people talk about it, but have no idea what it is about?

Watch it. It's almost better if you have no idea. Even if we told you, you wouldn't believe most of it.

[Smails]

Recommendation would be to NOT waste 3+ hours of your life on The Irishman.

Is it really THAT bad, or just a letdown because it was hailed as the next Goodfellas?

[JTG]

Is it really THAT bad, or just a letdown because it was hailed as the next Goodfellas?

It's not bad, it's just too long. I liked it because I did my senior thesis on the Teamsters and organized crime, so I was interested in their take. It was pretty accurate. The Mob used the Teamsters pension fund as a bank. As a side note, a relative of my wife recently found out his Teamster pension has been cut in half. It's too long, but I'm retired and bored, so I liked it.

[Muskie]

I’ve started the Tiger show.


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[94GRAD]

I’ve started the Tiger show.


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Is that the one about a world-class golfer and Perkins waitresses?

[D-West & PO-Z]

I’ve started the Tiger show.


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As have I. Was hooked after about 8 mins.

[D-West & PO-Z]

Is that the one about a world-class golfer and Perkins waitresses?

Man I miss Perkins. Havent seen one in a while.

[Muskie]

As have I. Was hooked after about 8 mins.

I watched 3 episodes last night... it's unbelievable...

[Nigel Tufnel]

It’s not Netflix, but choices are slim, if you have AppleTV, I highly recommend Boy’s State. Really interesting.

[Xville]

Two rwcommendations....

1.) For pure entertainment value, Cobra Kai...if you liked karate kid at all, you will love this series.

2.) If you would like to scre the shit out of yourself, watch the documentary, The Social Experiment. Basically, it explains how social media, along with google, manipulate our feelings and thought patterns. I have read quite a bit about the big four and social media and quite frankly for some of the good that it has done, I think society would be way better off without social media.

[X-man]

Two rwcommendations....

1.) For pure entertainment value, Cobra Kai...if you liked karate kid at all, you will love this series.

2.) If you would like to scre the shit out of yourself, watch the documentary, The Social Experiment. Basically, it explains how social media, along with google, manipulate our feelings and thought patterns. I have read quite a bit about the big four and social media and quite frankly for some of the good that it has done, I think society would be way better off without social media.

We watched "I'm Thinking of Ending Things", Charlie Kaufman's latest film, last night on Netflix. It probably shouldn't be watched by anyone under 60 years old. It is depressing and exhilarating at the same time, and is the usual Kaufman mind-bender.

[Xville]

We watched "I'm thinking of Ending Things", Charlie Kaufman's latest film, last night. It probably shouldn't be watched by anyone under 60 years old. It is depressing and exhilarating at the same time, and is the usual Kaufman mind-bender.

I read a bit about that yesterday...certainly looked interesting, and a bit frightening. Eternal sunshine even though it is incredibly effed up is one of my favorite movies

[JTG]

I read a bit about that yesterday...certainly looked interesting, and a bit frightening. Eternal sunshine even though it is incredibly effed up is one of my favorite movies

Tried it for about 20 minutes. Way too going nowhere for my taste. Maybe I'll give it another try. After all I didn't watch the Sporanos at first, because I couldn't stand Tony's mom.

[GoMuskies]

Cuties is now showing on Netflix for all the pedophiles out there.

[Nigel Tufnel]

I don't know if it's the same documentary Xville referred to, but I watched A Social Dilemma on Netflix. Really eye opening, and quite frankly, terrifying. Made me want to throw my kids' IPhones in the trash and buy them flip phones. I don't do any social media apps, but if I was on Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, Instagram or TikTok, I'd be deleting them immediately. I had no idea how deeply manipulating those sites are.

[Xville]

I don't know if it's the same documentary Xville referred to, but I watched A Social Dilemma on Netflix. Really eye opening, and quite frankly, terrifying. Made me want to throw my kids' IPhones in the trash and buy them flip phones. I don't do any social media apps, but if I was on Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, Instagram or TikTok, I'd be deleting them immediately. I had no idea how deeply manipulating those sites are.

Sounds like what I watched..I may have just gotten the title wrong...and yeah it's completely effed up

[paulxu]

Sounds like what I watched..I may have just gotten the title wrong...and yeah it's completely effed up

Watched that last night. Very unsettling.

[Nigel Tufnel]

Not Netflix...Apple TV. Ted Lasso. Can’t recommend enough. Great writing and acting. Pencil in Jason Sudekis for a best comic actor nomination.
With all the shit, hostility, and rage that is 2020, this show just makes you feel better. And it’s hilarious.

If someone watches this and doesn’t like it, I’d be absolutely shocked. Enjoy!!

[94GRAD]

Not Netflix...Apple TV. Ted Lasso. Can’t recommend enough. Great writing and acting. Pencil in Jason Sudekis for a best comic actor nomination.
With all the shit, hostility, and rage that is 2020, this show just makes you feel better. And it’s hilarious.

If someone watches this and doesn’t like it, I’d be absolutely shocked. Enjoy!!

"I'll be your Underhill any time" might be one of the greatest lines of all time!

[Nigel Tufnel]

"I'll be your Underhill any time" might be one of the greatest lines of all time!

The lines come at you so fast...there were references to Fletch, Night Court and Back To The Future.

“Ronald Reagan? The actor?” Just so well written and acted. Apple TV currently has a free 7 day trial. So worth it to take advantage and watch Ted Lasso.

[Lloyd Braun]

The lines come at you so fast...there were references to Fletch, Night Court and Back To The Future.

“Ronald Reagan? The actor?” Just so well written and acted. Apple TV currently has a free 7 day trial. So worth it to take advantage and watch Ted Lasso.

Anything else on Apple TV worth watching? TIA

[bjf123]

Anything else on Apple TV worth watching? TIA

Ted Lasso is great!


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[Lloyd Braun]

Ted Lasso is great!


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Ok... anything else worth watching? TIA

[bjf123]

The Morning Show’s not bad. Defending Jacob is very good, as is Home Before Dark.


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[94GRAD]

Ok... anything else worth watching? TIA


The Morning Show’s not bad. Defending Jacob is very good, as is Home Before Dark.


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Greyhound with Tom Hanks was pretty good

[bjf123]

Mythic Quest is pretty funny. They also did a one off episode dealing with everyone being quarantined. It’s really good. They did it while everyone was actually quarantined and separated, shooting the entire episode using iPhones.

https://www.vulture.com/2020/05/mythic-quest-quarantine-coronavirus-episode.html


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[Strange Brew]

Not Netflix...Apple TV. Ted Lasso. Can’t recommend enough. Great writing and acting. Pencil in Jason Sudekis for a best comic actor nomination.
With all the shit, hostility, and rage that is 2020, this show just makes you feel better. And it’s hilarious.

If someone watches this and doesn’t like it, I’d be absolutely shocked. Enjoy!!

Reps Nigel. Lasso was fantastic. Can't wait for season 2.

[94GRAD]

The Trial of the Chicago Seven was FANTASTIC!!!! Didn't know anything about it before watching. For the people that both experienced it and watched, please let us know how accurate it was. Thanks

[X-man]

The Trial of the Chicago Seven was FANTASTIC!!!! Didn't know anything about it before watching. For the people that both experienced it and watched, please let us know how accurate it was. Thanks

It is pretty accurate. However a better film on the subject, IMHO, is "The Chicago Ten" (2007). Definitely worth a watch if you can find it.

[Xville]

Really enjoyed the queens gambit and the haunting of bly manor, both on netflix.bly manor is not everyone's cup of tea...it is in the realm of american horror story. Queens gambit was really enjoyable...young girl's mom is killed in a car wreck so with no one to watch her, she gets sent to an orphanage where she befriends the custodian who teaches her chess. I'll leave it at that. It's extremely enjoyable!

[94GRAD]

It is pretty accurate. However a better film on the subject, IMHO, is "The Chicago Ten" (2007). Definitely worth a watch if you can find it.

Public reps since the man is keeping me down. I will look for it. The judge did everything in his power to make sure those guys were convicted.

[Mrs. Garrett]

Really enjoyed the queens gambit and the haunting of bly manor, both on netflix.bly manor is not everyone's cup of tea...it is in the realm of american horror story. Queens gambit was really enjoyable...young girl's mom is killed in a car wreck so with no one to watch her, she gets sent to an orphanage where she befriends the custodian who teaches her chess. I'll leave it at that. It's extremely enjoyable!

My wife has been watching the Queen's Gambit. She started it without me, but I've caught some episodes I really enjoy and will go back to catch up.

[paulxu]

Queens gambit was really enjoyable...

Agree. Was very well done.
Looking forward to the next Goliath on Prime.

[Strange Brew]

It is pretty accurate. However a better film on the subject, IMHO, is "The Chicago Ten" (2007). Definitely worth a watch if you can find it.

Good movie. The 7 are a bunch of pinkos tho...:).

[tacopizza885]

Not exactly NetFlix (loved Bloodline, Ozark), but for those that miss Anthony Bourdain's shows, there is a poor man's version (without the culinary aspect) on YouTube.

Bald and Bankrupt:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxDZs_ltFFvn0FDHT6kmoXA

I've been watching this guy's channel sporadically throughout the current election craziness and pandemic. The host is multi-lingual (if uncertain, he tries), fearless, and makes a point to visit areas which ARE NOT tourists attractions (Europe, Asia, South America, etc). He also has a solid background in history.

[Lloyd Braun]

The lines come at you so fast...there were references to Fletch, Night Court and Back To The Future.

“Ronald Reagan? The actor?” Just so well written and acted. Apple TV currently has a free 7 day trial. So worth it to take advantage and watch Ted Lasso.

I enjoyed Ted Lasso so much thanks!

I also loved the Allen Iverson “practice” rant. I went back and watched the iverson press conference and I laughed so hard. Well done indeed.

[bjf123]

I enjoyed Ted Lasso so much thanks!


Apple has already renewed Ted Lasso for two more seasons.


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[Xville]

Watched The Dirt last night...it is the biopic on Motley Crue. If you are a big Motley Crue Fan, I bet you will love it. I'm not a huge fan of theirs but do like a few of their songs. I wouldn't say the movie digs deep...it kinda just sits there on the surface of sex, drugs and rock n roll, but it was entertaining. Worth a watch.

[Xville]

Late to the game here and not Netflix, but the wife and I just finished the morning show...wow. Not sure how they are going to move forward in the 2nd season but the first season was incredible.

[D-West & PO-Z]

Apple has already renewed Ted Lasso for two more seasons.


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That’s great. I’m about 5 or 6 episodes in and loving it.

[D-West & PO-Z]

Late to the game here and not Netflix, but the wife and I just finished the morning show...wow. Not sure how they are going to move forward in the 2nd season but the first season was incredible.

Yeah that’s was really good.

Have you watched “The Servant” on Apple TV? Season 2 just came out and I’m excited to start that. Weird creepy show but good.

[Xville]

Yeah that’s was really good.

Have you watched “The Servant” on Apple TV? Season 2 just came out and I’m excited to start that. Weird creepy show but good.

No I haven’t...I’d have to watch that one by myself as that is definitely not up the wife’s alley. Dolls like that really creep me out but maybe I’ll give it a whirl.

Anything else really good on Apple TV? I was going to watch Ted lasso as reviews for that look excellent..anything else?

[bjf123]

That’s great. I’m about 5 or 6 episodes in and loving it.

They just started production on season 2. No word on when it will be released.

https://www.imore.com/production-has-officially-started-season-two-ted-lasso


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[Nigel Tufnel]

I'd recommend Malace At The Palace on Netflix. It's only an hour long. It gives a very interesting perspective of what happened that night and how the media portrayed it at the time. As I watched the clips from the media after the brawl, I kept turning to my wife and saying, "the media would never say that now."

[paulxu]

We need Las Rinas at the Cintas.

[Xville]

I'd recommend Malace At The Palace on Netflix. It's only an hour long. It gives a very interesting perspective of what happened that night and how the media portrayed it at the time. As I watched the clips from the media after the brawl, I kept turning to my wife and saying, "the media would never say that now."

So true…pretty ridiculous the way those players were portrayed, and the idiot fans should have all been in jail. artest was an odd dude but nowadays with mental health in sports the way it is, he would have been much more protected. Solid doc.

[Xville]

Not Netflix but two really good shows the wife and I have both enjoyed recently:

1. White lotus—-just know it’s much more of a character story than anything else.

2. Nine perfect strangers—still have three episodes to go but holy shit. To me, this is one of the best shows I have seen in a long time. Original with a lot of fucked up shit—-my kind of entertainment lol

[Nigel Tufnel]

Not Netflix…but Muhammad Ali PBS Ken Burns’ documentary. Holy shit. Watch it. I was a little too young for Clay/Ali. Ali was a 2021 black man living in 1964. Evocative, provocative, controversial as hell. Could be eloquent and an asinine punk. Watch it. Was mesmerized. Nation of Islam did his career no favors…according to the documentary.

Starterd on Sunday night. Ends tomorrow night. Can find on PBS On Demand. Wow.

[xu82]

Not Netflix…but Muhammad Ali PBS Ken Burns’ documentary. Holy shit. Watch it. I was a little too young for Clay/Ali. Ali was a 2021 black man living in 1964. Evocative, provocative, controversial as hell. Could be eloquent and an asinine punk. Watch it. Was mesmerized. Nation of Islam did his career no favors…according to the documentary.

Starterd on Sunday night. Ends tomorrow night. Can find on PBS On Demand. Wow.

Caught a bit of the first of the series, then went back and set up the first couple to record. I just set to record 3 and 4 so thanks for the heads up. I want to watch this when my wife has a chance to see if she buys in.


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[bobbiemcgee]

Not on Netflix but season 4 of Yellowstone started out with a bang. Good stuff.

[Xville]

Benn out a few years but just finished haunting of hill house. Incredible, if you like psychological horror type stuff with superb writing.

[Nigel Tufnel]

I’ve been on a binge streak these last couple weeks…not sure why…maybe it’s the weather…but I’ve watched some pretty entertaining series. All on Netflix.

Squid Game — very entertaining and binge worthy. Most here have probably already seen it. I was late to the game on it. If you can, I would watch it in a Korean and do English subtitles. The dubbing is brutal.

Midnight Mass — starts a little slow, but I liked it. Interesting premise. May not be everyone’s cup of tea.

Archive 81 — I liked this one very much. Another unique story.

Hellbound — I’m 4 episodes into this 6 episode series. Whoa!! I have no idea what the hell is going on…but it’s crazy. Another Korean show.

Just a head’s up…Midnight Madness and Hellbound deal with Christian fanaticism.

[XUBANDGRAD]

I’ve been on a binge streak these last couple weeks…not sure why…maybe it’s the weather…but I’ve watched some pretty entertaining series. All on Netflix.

Squid Game — very entertaining and binge worthy. Most here have probably already seen it. I was late to the game on it. If you can, I would watch it in a Korean and do English subtitles. The dubbing is brutal.

Midnight Mass — starts a little slow, but I liked it. Interesting premise. May not be everyone’s cup of tea.

Archive 81 — I liked this one very much. Another unique story.

Hellbound — I’m 4 episodes into this 6 episode series. Whoa!! I have no idea what the hell is going on…but it’s crazy. Another Korean show.

Just a head’s up…Midnight Madness and Hellbound deal with Christian fanaticism.

Midnight mass is most def not about Christian fanaticism. If anything it’s a lesson about false gods and false prophets.

[Xville]

I’ve been on a binge streak these last couple weeks…not sure why…maybe it’s the weather…but I’ve watched some pretty entertaining series. All on Netflix.

Squid Game — very entertaining and binge worthy. Most here have probably already seen it. I was late to the game on it. If you can, I would watch it in a Korean and do English subtitles. The dubbing is brutal.

Midnight Mass — starts a little slow, but I liked it. Interesting premise. May not be everyone’s cup of tea.

Archive 81 — I liked this one very much. Another unique story.

Hellbound — I’m 4 episodes into this 6 episode series. Whoa!! I have no idea what the hell is going on…but it’s crazy. Another Korean show.

Just a head’s up…Midnight Madness and Hellbound deal with Christian fanaticism.

Squid game was awesome!

Not Netflix, but Hulu…..highly recommend yellowjackets…very lord of the flies. Christina Ricci and Juliette lewis are outstanding in it

[Nigel Tufnel]

Midnight mass is most def not about Christian fanaticism. If anything it’s a lesson about false gods and false prophets.

They were Catholic and they were fanatical to the point they did some pretty awful things in the name of God…so there’s that.

[Nigel Tufnel]

If you have HBO Max, I can’t recommend Peacemaker enough. Cena is fantastic. It’s hilarious, lots of action…and if you have an affinity for late 80’s hair bands, the sound track will blow you away.

Mare Of Eastown is solid too.

On Amazon Prime, Reacher and The Boys are both very entertaining.

[Nigel Tufnel]

Hey, guys. Thanks to everyone for the well wishes and support during the in game thread after my dad passed. I did t have a chance to respond because I was at the hospital with my mom for 9 days after he passed. Was not fun.

Again…not Netflix. But can’t recommend Winning Time enough on HBO. I can’t believe how well done it is. Can probably pencil in John C. Reilly as next year’s best actor. And I think a bunch of the cast could be nominated. The guy they found to play Magic? Wow. Then there are the characters that play Kareem, Jerry West, Paul Westhead and Buss’ mom (Sally Field). Just better than I could have imagined. If you have HBO and are especially in that 45-70 age group, you will enjoy and remember.

[D-West & PO-Z]

Hey, guys. Thanks to everyone for the well wishes and support during the in game thread after my dad passed. I did t have a chance to respond because I was at the hospital with my mom for 9 days after he passed. Was not fun.

Again…not Netflix. But can’t recommend Winning Time enough on HBO. I can’t believe how well done it is. Can probably pencil in John C. Reilly as next year’s best actor. And I think a bunch of the cast could be nominated. The guy they found to play Magic? Wow. Then there are the characters that play Kareem, Jerry West, Paul Westhead and Buss’ mom (Sally Field). Just better than I could have imagined. If you have HBO and are especially in that 45-70 age group, you will enjoy and remember.

My dad is 58 and LOVES it. I am 36 and plan to watch it, but probably wont have as great an appreciation for it.

[nuts4xu]

Again…not Netflix. But can’t recommend Winning Time enough on HBO. I can’t believe how well done it is. Can probably pencil in John C. Reilly as next year’s best actor.

Winning Time is GREAT! They show a lot of great nudity, which is always a plus.

Another HBO show I have been watching is The Invisible Pilot. It is fascinating.

[Nigel Tufnel]

Just watched the first episode of The Terminal List on Amazon Prime. I can’t say if the entire season is going to be good…but the first episode? Holy shit!! Super intense and I have no idea what the hell is going on. I’m definitely all in at this point. If it starts sucking, I’ll update. But that first episode…whoa.

[Xville]

Extremely late to the game on this one, but just finished the first season of Stranger Things...Awesome! Really excited to see where it goes next.

[BandAid]

Extremely late to the game on this one, but just finished the first season of Stranger Things...Awesome! Really excited to see where it goes next.

Prepare to be disappointed for two seasons, but evidently season 4 is really good

[noteggs]

Prepare to be disappointed for two seasons, but evidently season 4 is really good

Just had this conversation yesterday

[nuts4xu]

I watched the true crime documentary called "Girl in the Picture" on Netfilx last night on and enjoyed the hell out of it.

Two thumbs up!

Here is a synopsis of this true story.


https://decider.com/2022/07/06/girl-in-the-picture-netflix-true-story-documentary/

[Xville]

Just watched the first episode of The Terminal List on Amazon Prime. I can’t say if the entire season is going to be good…but the first episode? Holy shit!! Super intense and I have no idea what the hell is going on. I’m definitely all in at this point. If it starts sucking, I’ll update. But that first episode…whoa.

Have you gotten to watch anymore? Interested to hear if it’s worth the time or not.. critics have kind of panned it, but general population seem to give it two thumbs up.

[Xuperman]

Prepare to be disappointed for two seasons, but evidently season 4 is really good

Yeah 'ville,
This is spot on. The 1st season was freaking great, but they were not able to come close in the following seasons. The whole thing is geared toward an under 18 audience. I managed to complete it, but the writing is just silly most of the time and it's was VERY difficult to finish it out because of that. Most of the young cast will struggle to do anything other than a Domino's commercial.

NOW, if you want to see what I consider the very best in this particular genre..... It's LEGION, hands down! It's the MCU on an acid trip with Pink Floyd in the back seat. The young actors here are simply in another stratosphere.

[Xville]

Yeah 'ville,
This is spot on. The 1st season was freaking great, but they were not able to come close in the following seasons. The whole thing is geared toward an under 18 audience. I managed to complete it, but the writing is just silly most of the time and it's was VERY difficult to finish it out because of that. Most of the young cast will struggle to do anything other than a Domino's commercial.

NOW, if you want to see what I consider the very best in this particular genre..... It's LEGION, hands down! It's the MCU on an acid trip with Pink Floyd in the back seat. The young actors here are simply in another stratosphere.

I ashamedly breezed thru the second season already :) . It was ok… the introduction of max and her brother was weird and not really needed, and thought the ‘sister’ storyline was also kind of stupid, though I’m assuming that isn’t over. I was impressed with the character, will’s acting, but yeah overall the second season was a large letdown from the first.

different genre but just thought of it due to the kid actor concept, yellow jackets was absolutely fantastic… can’t wait for that next season to arrive.

[noteggs]

Have you gotten to watch anymore? Interested to hear if it’s worth the time or not.. critics have kind of panned it, but general population seem to give it two thumbs up.

Yea not surprised critics gave anything else with Chris Pratt involved. If I go further, I’ll need to go to the politics thread…

[STL_XUfan]

Severance on Apple TV is also excellent, albeit very uncomfortable. The show feels like you are the frog in the pot with the slowly increasing water temp until it boils over.

[Xville]

Severance on Apple TV is also excellent, albeit very uncomfortable. The show feels like you are the frog in the pot with the slowly increasing water temp until it boils over.

Agreed.. that was an incredible first season. The last episode blew my mind.

[Nigel Tufnel]

Have you gotten to watch anymore? Interested to hear if it’s worth the time or not.. critics have kind of panned it, but general population seem to give it two thumbs up.

Yeah…watched the entire season in 3 days. I enjoyed it. Elements of First Blood later in the season. I’m a Pratt fan…and he is very good in his role. I try not to be too discerning about what critics say. And agree with noteeggs…it was entertaining.

On a side note…I have an 18, 16 and 14 year old. It’s hard to find something we can all watch. Our family really enjoyed watching Only Murders In The Building. Kids didn’t get any of the references Martin and Short were making…but they thought they were both hilarious. If you have teenagers, I would recommend it. There is some language…but that doesn’t personally bother me that much.

[xu82]

Yeah…watched the entire season in 3 days. I enjoyed it. Elements of First Blood later in the season. I’m a Pratt fan…and he is very good in his role. I try not to be too discerning about what critics say. And agree with noteeggs…it was entertaining.

On a side note…I have an 18, 16 and 14 year old. It’s hard to find something we can all watch. Our family really enjoyed watching Only Murders In The Building. Kids didn’t get any of the references Martin and Short were making…but they thought they were both hilarious. If you have teenagers, I would recommend it. There is some language…but that doesn’t personally bother me that much.

I’m sure they have heard those words before.



That’s what I keep telling myself about my neighbors after the Bill blew a lead with 13 seconds left in the playoffs.

[MADXSTER]

Have not watched season 4 of Strangers Things yet.
Enjoyed the Terminal List.
I like Only Murders in the Building premise but I'm not a Short fan. Too much overacting for me.

[JTG]

I like the Sinner series. Tried Stranger Things, but for me it seems like it's geared for 12 year olds.

[Xville]

Season four of stranger things is bad ass. Season 3 was awful but season 4 completely makes up for it.

[Nigel Tufnel]

Just finished The Bear on Hulu. If you are a foodie, do it. Didn’t know anyone in the cast except Oliver Platt and John Berethal. And they had limited roles. But I thoroughly enjoyed season 1.

[Nigel Tufnel]

There is a channel on Roku called Freevie. Free to download. There is a show on there called Sprung. It is absolutely hilarious. Have to watch adds…but 100% worth it.

[STL_XUfan]

Just finished The Bear on Hulu. If you are a foodie, do it. Didn’t know anyone in the cast except Oliver Platt and John Berethal. And they had limited roles. But I thoroughly enjoyed season 1.
Loved the Bear, but it is one of those shows where it is at an 11 the entire time.

[Nigel Tufnel]

Loved the Bear, but it is one of those shows where it is at an 11 the entire time.

Definitely agree. My son watched the first episode and liked it, but said, “lots of yelling.”

I watched the Manti Teo documentary. It’s good. Made me feel uncomfortable and just awful for Manti. He may have been naive…but it shouldn’t have cost him everything he lost (millions of dollars). The media should be ashamed of themselves for how they handled that situation.

[94GRAD]

Black Bird on Apple+ was phenomenal
Severance on Apple+ was really good once you got past the first 2 episodes
Biography: WWE Legends on A&E and WWE Rivals on A&E have been outstanding
Ghosts on CBS is really good

[Xuperman]

There is a channel on Roku called Freevie. Free to download. There is a show on there called Sprung. It is absolutely hilarious. Have to watch adds…but 100% worth it.

Yeah N.T......because of you I did just that!

It is a non-stop gut buster! I came away thinking this is the most well written AND acted comedy anywhere.

The way they focus on the early days of Covid is absolute GENIUS!!

[Smails]

Woodstock 99' 3 part series on Netflix was highly entertaining. I was 3 years out of school and I don't remember how much of a literal shit show it turned out to be. Fascinating watch IMO

[Xville]

Woodstock 99' 3 part series on Netflix was highly entertaining. I was 3 years out of school and I don't remember how much of a literal shit show it turned out to be. Fascinating watch IMO

Almost went to it… after watching that doc, glad that I didn’t!!

[Nigel Tufnel]

Mr. InBetween on Hulu is incredible. Just finished the first season. Can’t believe I’ve never heard of this show. There are 3 seasons. Can’t wait to start Season 2 soon. Australian show…so may need captions to catch everything. My advice? Don’t even look up what it’s about. Go in blind. Wife and I did and we both love it.

Also started The Patient on Hulu. Only 2 episodes so far. Steve Carrell. So far, very good.

[WCWIII]

I watched the Manti Teo documentary. It’s good. Made me feel uncomfortable and just awful for Manti. He may have been naive…but it shouldn’t have cost him everything he lost (millions of dollars). The media should be ashamed of themselves for how they handled that situation.

Proud father on this one as my son Stephen was a gaffer in the credits for the Manti Te’o documentary, “Untold: The Girlfriend Who Didn't Exist.”

[Xville]

Watched all quiet on the western front last night. In a word, outstanding. It was extremely powerful to the point that I was almost physically sick after watching it, but just incredible all around. I know there are a lot of war movies out there but I think this one and 1917 are two of the absolute best.

[MADXSTER]

Ted Lasso is great!


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I had zero idea what Ted Lasso was going to be about. Just finished the first season. Definitely a thumbs up. Each episode did not disappoint.

[xu82]

I had zero idea what Ted Lasso was going to be about. Just finished the first season. Definitely a thumbs up. Each episode did not disappoint.

We look forward to a new episode every week now, but that’s not enough. We went back to the beginning to have more to binge. There is one odd and dark episode that seemed out of character, but we really enjoy the show.

We recently got into Shrinking, but I think we’ve blown thru all the episodes available.

[D-West & PO-Z]

We look forward to a new episode every week now, but that’s not enough. We went back to the beginning to have more to binge. There is one odd and dark episode that seemed out of character, but we really enjoy the show.

We recently got into Shrinking, but I think we’ve blown thru all the episodes available.

Yeah Shrinking is great. Only one season so far and yeah they are all out.

[xu82]

Yeah Shrinking is great. Only one season so far and yeah they are all out.

After I posted that I got curious and looked it up. The good news is they got renewed for another season. No idea when it will come out.

[xu 89]

Not sure if this has been mentioned earlier in the thread but Trailer Park Boys. It is so f'in stupid but I can't stop watching it. It's so funny. Episodes are only about 25 minutes so it goes quick.

[nuts4xu]

I recently binged a series on FX called “Snowfall” about the start of the crack epidemic. It’s currently in its sixth and final season.

Jammin Jerome is one of my favorite characters ever.

I’ve also enjoyed “Your Honor” and “Succession” on HBO, Shrinking and Ted Lasso the on Apple TV the last couple months.

[94GRAD]

I recently binged a series on FX called “Snowfall” about the start of the crack epidemic. It’s currently in its sixth and final season.

Jammin Jerome is one of my favorite characters ever.

I’ve also enjoyed “Your Honor” and “Succession” on HBO, Shrinking and Ted Lasso the on Apple TV the last couple months.

The seasons get better and better. Snowfall is outstanding!

[nuts4xu]

The seasons get better and better. Snowfall is outstanding!

It was a great find, one of those that made me think "how come I never heard of this show before". The executive producer was John Singleton (RIP) who directed Boys N The Hood.

[Nigel Tufnel]

It was a great find, one of those that made me think "how come I never heard of this show before". The executive producer was John Singleton (RIP) who directed Boys N The Hood.

I’m nearing the end of Season 2 thanks to this thread….over and over again, I just keep saying to myself…”with the internet, how could I never have read or heard about this show?” Nothing. Seems impossible. Seriously…wtf?

[paulxu]

Thought the show about Nike, AIR, on Amazon was entertaining.

[Blue Blooded-05]

I thought Chimp Empire on Netflix was fascinating. It’s a docuseries about a civil war between two rival tribes of chimps in Uganda. It has been going on since 1993. The politics, hierarchy and grudges that define chimp communities was eye opening.

In full disclosure, my wife thought it was boring. She probably would have liked it better if it was a chimp dating show. Might be a candidate for a solo watch.

[nuts4xu]

I’m nearing the end of Season 2 thanks to this thread….over and over again, I just keep saying to myself…”with the internet, how could I never have read or heard about this show?” Nothing. Seems impossible. Seriously…wtf?

Agreed!! 6 years/seasons of the show and I don't recall much of a lull in the action. Some shows have side stories that take up episodes and seem to go nowhere. I liked binging it, made it easier to follow the characters and the various storylines. I read on IMBD that Snowfall was considered a prologue to Boys N The Hood. The music, fashion, cars, were all true to the early 80's when the show was set.

This show should have been more widely acclaimed. If it was acclaimed, I missed it. My wife is big on Instagram and podcasts. She finds some great diamonds in the rough for us to watch. Snowfall was one of her better finds.

[nuts4xu]

Most recently I have been watching Beef on Netflix (dark comedy), Fatal Attraction on Paramount Plus, and Jury Duty on Amazon Prime.

Beef was really good, just one season, and only 30 minute episodes.

Fatal Attraction loosely follows the movie, bounces around, can be tough to follow, but has been very good.

Jury Duty is a reality show about a jury and court proceedings, but all the folks in the show are actors except for one person. The one person is not in on the joke, and the hijinks played on him are hilarious. If you have seen the Joe Schmo show, it is very similar to that.

[xu82]

I thought Chimp Empire on Netflix was fascinating. It’s a docuseries about a civil war between two rival tribes of chimps in Uganda. It has been going on since 1993. The politics, hierarchy and grudges that define chimp communities was eye opening.

In full disclosure, my wife thought it was boring. She probably would have liked it better if it was a chimp dating show. Might be a candidate for a solo watch.

It’s all fun and games until YOU are the chimp pushed into his locker before lunch and they don’t hear you banging to get out until the 5th period!

I’m sorry, that might have been a flashback…..

I’m probably with your with on this one, but I can see how it could be fascinating.

[Xville]

Just finished season 2 of the bear. Holy crap what a show. May be in my top 3 of all time shows at this point. Simply incredible writing, acting, plot line, themes etc.

[STL_XUfan]

Just finished season 2 of the bear. Holy crap what a show. May be in my top 3 of all time shows at this point. Simply incredible writing, acting, plot line, themes etc.

I felt like I needed a cigarette after the Christmas dinner episode, and I don't even smoke

[D-West & PO-Z]

Currently watching 3 shows on Apple TV right now that I like.

Just finished Season 1 of Silo.

Watching Season 1 (neither of which are complete yet) of both The Crowded Room and Hijack.

[Masterofreality]

Just been binging on comedy.
Bill Burr is the F-ing King. But that’s been known for awhile.
Taylor Tomlinson is hilarious too.

[94GRAD]

Night Agent has terrible acting and you have to suspend A LOT of disbelief, especially the last 2 episodes.
The Diplomat on the other hand has quality acting and a great storyline.
Queen Charlotte is really good except for episode #4

[D-West & PO-Z]

Night Agent has terrible acting and you have to suspend A LOT of disbelief, especially the last 2 episodes.
The Diplomat on the other hand has quality acting and a great storyline.
Queen Charlotte is really good except for episode #4

Yeah i really liked the diplomat

[D-West & PO-Z]

I'm currently trying to watch/rewatch every James Bond movie. Unfortunately not every one is on Watch Instantly so I'm gonna have to buckle down and order the remaining ones by mail.

I wanted to see how old this thread was, funny to see this on the 1st page. Not everything was available instantly through streaming and Netflix was still sending via mail.

Also, a side note, there were several posters I really liked on the 1st page that used to be regulars that haven't been around in years.

[noteggs]

It’s probably been brought up before because series came out in 2011, but Suits has been a good watch on Netflix.

[muskiefan82]

I just started this last night. It is a little weird seeing Megan Markle pre-English Royalty, but it is good so far

[UCGRAD4X]

Also, a side note, there were several posters I really liked on the 1st page that used to be regulars that haven't been around in years.

one on page 2 and 3 also :sadwave:

[X-band '01]

Yes, we need to get Glow, Fawkes, PMThor and Fred Garvin back into the fold someday.

[bjf123]

PMThor seems to have disappeared off Twitter, too.


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[Masterofreality]

Yes, we need to get Glow, Fawkes, PMThor and Fred Garvin back into the fold someday.

Garvin/Roscoe/Hideous Redhead is/are(?) still around, although not on here. ;-)
Thor is irretrievably broken. He gone.
Glow “Heads in Mississippi” (ZZ TOPP reference)
Fawkes?? No clue.

[D-West & PO-Z]

I think Fawkes rubbed some the wrong way but I always liked him.

SixFig
XUFan09
Jumpy
XU05and07
LAMuskie

All once regulars and now nothing.

[X-band '01]

Garvin/Roscoe/Hideous Redhead is/are(?) still around, although not on here. ;-)
Thor is irretrievably broken. He gone.
Glow “Heads in Mississippi” (ZZ TOPP reference)
Fawkes?? No clue.

Shame about Thor. Last I remember he moved to upstate NY when his wife relocated for work.

[nuts4xu]

Netflix does a fantastic job on sports related series. I am currently watching "Quarterback" produced by Peyton Manning. It followed 3 NFL QB's for the entire football season in 2022- Kirk Cousins, Pat MaHommes, and Marcus Mariota. I am on episode 3 and it is great content. While I am not a huge fan of Pat MaHommes the person, this docuseries shows how ridiculously talented he is.

I have watched their golf show "Full Swing" and the tennis show "Break Point".

I don't even see PMThor on Twitter any more. XUFan09 and LAMuskie are regular contributors to the 247 board if you are jonesing to read their prose.

[GoMuskies]

Thanks for bringing this thread back up. Because of it, I'm finally watching Suits and learning who Meghan Markle is. I mean, I was aware that she was an actress of some sort before, well, you know, but I had no idea why she was famous in the before times.

[D-West & PO-Z]

Is Suits any good?

[GoMuskies]

Is Suits any good?

It's pretty entertaining. As a former "biglaw" lawyer, some of the ridiculous depiction of law firm life is pretty hard to get past, but as long as you can get past that (or if you never spent any time in a law firm you won't give a shit that it's completely unrealistic) it's pretty solid.

[bobbiemcgee]

Watched it for years on USA network. Cutthroat lawyers. Well, except one guy.

[muskiefan82]

Is Suits any good?

It's like a poor man's Boston Legal.

[noteggs]

It's pretty entertaining. As a former "biglaw" lawyer, some of the ridiculous depiction of law firm life is pretty hard to get past, but as long as you can get past that (or if you never spent any time in a law firm you won't give a shit that it's completely unrealistic) it's pretty solid.

Yeah, you can put me in the category of never spent time in a law firm and don’t give a shit lol. Curious though, are there actually firms out there that only hire alumni? Or is that more BS for the story line?

It still makes good for late night binge watching.

[GoMuskies]

are there actually firms out there that only hire alumni?

I can't imagine that there are. Maybe some really tiny ones, but not any major firm. Wachtell probably hires mostly from Yale, Harvard, Stanford, NYU and Columbia, but certainly not entirely.

[GoMuskies]

OK, two seasons into Suits now, and even Harvard's admissions must think the Harvard love in this show is cringe. Harvard isn't even the nation's top law school.

[Xville]

Late to the party on this one but if you’d like to really hate the fda, doj and pharma even more, watch dopesick. If even half of what was in the show is true, all of them are absolute pieces of shit that should be burned at the stake

[Xville]

just watched American Nightmare on Netflix last night. That was unsettling. Without giving too much away, doesn't paint the people who are supposed to protect us in a great light.

[noteggs]

just watched American Nightmare on Netflix last night. That was unsettling. Without giving too much away, doesn't paint the people who are supposed to protect us in a great light.

Funny, I watched first two after Tuesday’s game and third last night. Really liked the way it was produced. Highly recommend, but yeah disturbing.

[JTG]

Haven't watched American Nightmare yet, but on a Netflix note has anyone else switched to their $6.99 plan with ads ? We decided a couple months ago that $20 a month for Netflix was too pricey, and opted for the $6.99 plan. So far, so good. Yes it has ads but most are very short, and we're willing to put up with it to save $150 a year. And it means we can watch Masters of the Air, The Morning Show, and some other stuff on Apple TV for a couple months, or maybe longer. We did the same with HBO, opting for the yearly with ads plan for $69.

[ArizonaXUGrad]

I saw American Nightmare. The whole show I told my wife stories told to me by a best friend of mine who works in a capacity for public defense. He has told me countless stories about detectives who get an idea in their head who committed the crime and toss out all other possibilities and only look for evidence that supports their target. The rest in his area all see the same stuff. Watching that on Netflix, I saw a lot of the same from those police. They had in their head it was Gone Girl from the start.

[Xville]

Spoiler alert: I almost wonder if it was even more sinister than that. I wonder if the fbi/police force were accomplices. And/Or Maybe this was a buddy they were protecting

[Xville]

The we are the world doc was pretty interesting. It was a touch before my time of knowing anything beyond Sesame Street so there was a whole lot i wasn’t aware of. Getting that many different personalities and egos to do a song all in one night was extremely impressive.

[GoMuskies]

Never had HBO, so I wasn't aware Ballers existed. I'm definitely enjoying getting quickly through that one.

[Xville]

Never had HBO, so I wasn't aware Ballers existed. I'm definitely enjoying getting quickly through that one.

Solid first few seasons for sure. Kind of entouragish. The last season gets a little ridiculous but still fun

[94GRAD]

Shows I've watched recently or currently watching-

Lessons in Chemistry
For all Mankind
Masters of the Air

[Nigel Tufnel]

Griselda is very good.
The Brothers Sun is very entertaining and bingeable.
Jaquuline Novak: Get On Your Knees...I don't really know how to describe it. Never seen anything like it. More of a 1 person play than stand up. She's got some issues, is clearly a genius. Talks fast, paces frenetically. Says all the quiet parts out loud. You'll either love it or hate it. It's 90 minutes about BJ's...and she isn't talking about 94Grad....or maybe she is? ��

[American X]

Didn't Winning Time end rather abruptly? It ended with the Lakers losing the '84 championship to the Celtics. Shouldn't it have gone one more episode with them winning in '85? A little raunchy for my taste, but a really fun show to watch. I could watch John C. Reilly in those type of roles forever.

...and I still pulled for Larry Bird and the Celtics the whole time.

[Strange Brew]

Didn't Winning Time end rather abruptly? It ended with the Lakers losing the '84 championship to the Celtics. Shouldn't it have gone one more episode with them winning in '85? A little raunchy for my taste, but a really fun show to watch. I could watch John C. Reilly in those type of roles forever.

...and I still pulled for Larry Bird and the Celtics the whole time.

Yes, didn’t get enough eyeballs. Great show while it lasted.

[D-West & PO-Z]

Just watched 3 body problem and baby reindeer on Netflix. Both really good.

[nuts4xu]

I just finished the series "Peaky Blinders" on Netflix.

This is another banger series I never heard of before that is absolute gold.

I highly recommend it!

https://www.netflix.com/title/80002479

[drudy23]

Saltburn - woah boy.

Interesting story, but wow, some freaky sexual weirdness.

[JTG]

I can't watch British shows without captions. They might as well be speaking Russian.

[Strange Brew]

Watched “Franklin” on Apple+/TV. Very good if you’re into history. Wasn’t sure about Michael Douglas as Franklin however it worked pretty well. :)

[Nigel Tufnel]

Couple of shows I’ve watched recently and enjoyed…

Dark Matter — AppleTV
Your Honor — Netflix
The Offer— Paramount — if you are a fan of The Godfather, this is a must watch. It’s about the making of the Godfather. Good acting. It’s a miracle that movie was ever made. And the guy they get to play Al Pacino…woah. It almost looks like CGI.

And season 3 of The Bear drops Thursday.

[94GRAD]

Couple of shows I’ve watched recently and enjoyed…

Dark Matter — AppleTV
Your Honor — Netflix
The Offer— Paramount — if you are a fan of The Godfather, this is a must watch. It’s about the making of the Godfather. Good acting. It’s a miracle that movie was ever made. And the guy they get to play Al Pacino…woah. It almost looks like CGI.

And season 3 of The Bear drops Thursday.

Dark Matter- is in the queue
Your Honor- It's good but you have to suspend a lot of disbelief
The Offer- Is an absolute must-watch!!!

[JTG]

Watched “Franklin” on Apple+/TV. Very good if you’re into history. Wasn’t sure about Michael Douglas as Franklin however it worked pretty well. :)

I couldn't get past Michael Douglas. Maybe Paul Giamatti would have been a better choice.

[Strange Brew]

I couldn't get past Michael Douglas. Maybe Paul Giamatti would have been a better choice.

That would’ve been interesting however I don’t think Paul could’ve pulled off the uh, charm with the fairer sex of Franklin. :)

[Nigel Tufnel]

The Day Of The Jackal on Peacock. If you are going to subscribe to watch some X games, don’t miss out on this.

Landman on Paramount is entertaining.

From on MGM+ is good as well.

Enjoying Before too.

Bad Monkey is great too

This streaming service I have is overwhelming.

[paulxu]

This streaming service I have is overwhelming.

Which is ?

[bigdiggins]

Dark Matter- is in the queue - I listened to the audiobook driving to TN and back. Very good book.
Your Honor- It's good but you have to suspend a lot of disbelief
The Offer- Is an absolute must-watch!!!

"Dark Matter- is in the queue" - I listened to the audiobook driving to TN and back. Very good book.

[chico]

I know it came out a while ago but Slow Horses is really good. And I second Bad Monkey.

[Xville]

American primeval… badass. A mix of deadwood, dances with wolves, and the revenant. Best show I’ve seen in a while.

[94GRAD]

American primeval… badass. A mix of deadwood, dances with wolves, and the revenant. Best show I’ve seen in a while.

I've been wanting to start this series. Thanks