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06-08-2015, 11:22 AM
xu82

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Originally Posted by Nigel Tufnel

The wife and I are really enjoying Daredevil. I'd recommend giving it a shot. Definitely exceeded my expectations.

Thanks for the bump - reminded me I have a season of House of Cards to watch!

Just got a new curved 4k Ultra High Def TV and they said Netflix is one of only a few places for content at this point. Anyone know about that? TV not hooked up yet because it's going in a room that's still being built. Need some content to check it out. You know... just like we watched a 3D movie once - even if it meant watching Toy Story or some such nonsense.

(BTW, HHGreg had a 48" Samsung for about 40% of what Best Buy was selling the same Samsung but 50" and maybe a model year newer. HHGreg more into furniture and didn't go through old inventory, I guess.)
06-08-2015, 11:34 AM
D-West & PO-Z

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Originally Posted by Nigel Tufnel

The wife and I are really enjoying Daredevil. I'd recommend giving it a shot. Definitely exceeded my expectations.

I have heard that, I might check that out next, I dont think I would otherwise have watched if I didnt keep hearing that from several people.

We just finished Bloodline Season 1. I really liked that show, excited to see the next season but not excited to have to wait so long.
06-08-2015, 11:54 AM
blobfan

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Originally Posted by LadyMuskie

You have a few days before full-on basketball begins to hurry up and binge watch Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt if you haven't already.

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Originally Posted by Nigel Tufnel

The wife and I are really enjoying Daredevil. I'd recommend giving it a shot. Definitely exceeded my expectations.

Loved both for exact opposite reasons. Kimmy's resolutely positive outlook was charming and I love the goofy supporting cast. It was the complexity and darkness of Daredevil that had appeal, although you could argue that both leads refused to cave in no matter how bleak the circumstances. And I admit I got a kick out of seeing Fulton from Mighty Ducks on screen again.

I finally decided to delve into The Wire. Not Netflix but definitely worth the time.
06-08-2015, 12:23 PM
Nigel Tufnel

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Originally Posted by xu82

Thanks for the bump - reminded me I have a season of House of Cards to watch!

Just got a new curved 4k Ultra High Def TV and they said Netflix is one of only a few places for content at this point. Anyone know about that? TV not hooked up yet because it's going in a room that's still being built. Need some content to check it out. You know... just like we watched a 3D movie once - even if it meant watching Toy Story or some such nonsense.

(BTW, HHGreg had a 48" Samsung for about 40% of what Best Buy was selling the same Samsung but 50" and maybe a model year newer. HHGreg more into furniture and didn't go through old inventory, I guess.)

I got the Samsung Ultra High Def last year. The picture is amazing. Almost too good. If you are watching a sitcom, it feels like you are on the set. And if any actors have a bad makeup job, its completely noticeable. It takes some time getting used to the picture. But you can't beat it if you are watching sports. And yes, Netflix films in 4K. Breaking Bad did too. Enjoy the new TV. I didn't get the curved screen because it was about $1,000 more than the flat screen.
06-08-2015, 01:45 PM
paulxu

OK, on Netflix we've burned through House of Cards, Daredevil, Reckless, Bloodline and now into Sense8.

Any recommendations that are like those shows for other Netflix series?
06-08-2015, 01:52 PM
94GRAD

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Originally Posted by paulxu

OK, on Netflix we've burned through House of Cards, Daredevil, Reckless, Bloodline and now into Sense8.

Any recommendations that are like those shows for other Netflix series?

Peaky Blinders
06-08-2015, 02:09 PM
Milhouse

Daredevil is great. I guess there are still those that view comic books as something for kids. Which is a shame as they're some of the most enjoyable TV and movies being made today....if anyone read Frank Miller's The Man Without Fear you'd realize it's not for kids. I'd go so far as to say you'd be a bad parent giving it to someone at too early of an age.

Bloodline was great too. Maybe the best Netflix original series yet...if Ben Mendelson doesn't get nominated for best supporting actor it'll be a travesty. I'm not sure season 2 will be as good due to how they told the story, but I love me a slow burn and this was quite that.

I'm going through shows I watched in high school with the wife now. Some of the old HBO staples. Just finished Six Feet Under, Sopranos is on deck. Weird how dated the shows are, but love going back and seeing just how influential they were.

Other than that I've been watching a few things week to week. Silicon Valley is even better in season 2, paired with Veep I think it's the best hour of comedy that has been on TV in a long time. Veep has just such a tremendous supporting cast, it's fast and smart unlike anything else on TV. The showrunner left so it will be interesting to see how next season holds up.

And Hannibal season 3 just started. This is one of the best shows that no one talks about. Probably because it's NBC and not Netflix, FX, HBO, Showtime etc... It is pound for pound the BEST show airing on television right now...and I'd like to think I know something about good TV. Season one starts off pretty slow but season two was incredible. You can check out those two seasons on Amazon Instant.

If you look at Netflix's lineup this year of House of Cards, Kimmy Schmidt, Bloodline, Daredevil, Wet Hot American Summer, and Orange is the New Black I think it is neck and neck with HBO this year, and arguably even better.
06-08-2015, 03:51 PM
blobfan

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Originally Posted by 94GRAD

Peaky Blinders

I'll 2nd that one. Liked Broadchurch and Ripper Street too. I think they've both been mentioned earlier in the thread.
06-08-2015, 03:59 PM
xu82

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Originally Posted by Nigel Tufnel

I didn't get the curved screen because it was about $1,000 more than the flat screen.

Wow, I wasn't sure about the curved screen, but we decided to try it. It was only $1,147 plus tax at HHGreg. We looked at Best Buy (closer to $2,500 for 2 extra inches) and rushed back to HHGreg before they could change their mind! Glad to hear they have content. More Netflix in my future.
06-08-2015, 06:28 PM
PM Thor

I've switched over to Amazon Prime for my on demand fix. Considering they have a crapload of older HBO shows, that's where it's at for me. Burning through The Wire right now, on to Deadwood next and then Rome. I know I've seen them before, but after years away, they all are like brand new to me. And if I just saw correctly, True Blood was added too.
06-11-2015, 09:03 PM
Kahns Krazy

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Originally Posted by Milhouse

Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt is great. Classic Tina Fey.

ALso can't wait to checkout the Jinx after March madness. Absolutely loved the paradise lost series have heard similar parallels.

I loved Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt. The casting is perfect.
06-11-2015, 09:08 PM
D-West & PO-Z

Anyone seen all three of these series and can rank them for me in the order I should watch them from best to not quite as good (I hear they are all good)?

Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Peaky Blinders, Daredevil
06-12-2015, 10:36 AM
94GRAD

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Originally Posted by D-West & PO-Z

Anyone seen all three of these series and can rank them for me in the order I should watch them from best to not quite as good (I hear they are all good)?

Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Peaky Blinders, Daredevil

Peaky Blinders
Daredevil
Kimmy
06-12-2015, 02:14 PM
LA Muskie

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Originally Posted by D-West & PO-Z

Anyone seen all three of these series and can rank them for me in the order I should watch them from best to not quite as good (I hear they are all good)?

Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Peaky Blinders, Daredevil

I haven't watched the other two, but after 3 nights we are 9 episodes in on Kimmy and loving it. We were choosing between Kimmy, Daredevil and Sens8. Pretty sure we'll watch all of those over the course of the summer, but when we got started a few nights ago I wanted somewhat lighter fare.

But if you haven't watched Bloodline yet, I'd start with that. Can't wait for Season 2 (although I know I have to...)
06-12-2015, 02:21 PM
D-West & PO-Z

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Originally Posted by LA Muskie

I haven't watched the other two, but after 3 nights we are 9 episodes in on Kimmy and loving it. We were choosing between Kimmy, Daredevil and Sens8. Pretty sure we'll watch all of those over the course of the summer, but when we got started a few nights ago I wanted somewhat lighter fare.

But if you haven't watched Bloodline yet, I'd start with that. Can't wait for Season 2 (although I know I have to...)

I commented on that earlier in the thread. I loved it. We cant wait for season 2 either.
06-12-2015, 02:21 PM
D-West & PO-Z

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Originally Posted by 94GRAD

Peaky Blinders
Daredevil
Kimmy

Thanks.
06-30-2015, 09:34 PM
Nigel Tufnel

It's not on Netflix (that I know of), but I have really enjoyed the first 3 episodes of Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norell. It's on BBC America Saturday nights at 10 and I'd guess it's on Entertainment On Demand on TWC. I thought the book was great....so I had high expectations....and it hasn't disappointed yet. Definitely worth a look.

For something completely different and quirky, Travel Channel just started airing An Idiot Abroad on Sunday nights. Good stuff.
06-30-2015, 09:45 PM
xu82

The Ultra High Def stuff is really amazing! Can't wait for more actual content, but for now the streaming Netflix nature stuff just blows people away. Re-viewing House of Cards season 2 since it's been so long since I've seen it, then I'll go forward. The wife did season 3 while I was out of town. I'm reading BlueRay for UHD by holidays... we'll see. What I'd love is NFL and especially NHL. No blue streak behind the puck necessary!
06-30-2015, 09:55 PM
Nigel Tufnel

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Originally Posted by xu82

The Ultra High Def stuff is really amazing! Can't wait for more actual content, but for now the streaming Netflix nature stuff just blows people away. Re-viewing House of Cards season 2 since it's been so long since I've seen it, then I'll go forward. The wife did season 3 while I was out of town. I'm reading BlueRay for UHD by holidays... we'll see. What I'd love is NFL and especially NHL. No blue streak behind the puck necessary!

It's really amazing. Golf is also great to watch. This year's U.S. Open and The Open Championship....not so much. But Whistling Straits (PGA Championship) this year and Augusta next year will blow your mind on an Ultra High Def TV.
06-30-2015, 10:05 PM
xu82

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Originally Posted by Nigel Tufnel

It's really amazing. Golf is also great to watch. This year's U.S. Open and The Open Championship....not so much. But Whistling Straits (PGA Championship) this year and Augusta next year will blow your mind on an Ultra High Def TV.

AUGUSTA! WOW! Went for the Thursday round this year for our first trip there. Blazing hot and set a record for steps on my wife's fitbit. AC and Augusta and UHD sounds like a perfect combo! (Is the golf UHD on regular network, or streaming? How do you get it?)
06-30-2015, 11:23 PM
Nigel Tufnel

Netflix Thread

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Originally Posted by xu82

AUGUSTA! WOW! Went for the Thursday round this year for our first trip there. Blazing hot and set a record for steps on my wife's fitbit. AC and Augusta and UHD sounds like a perfect combo! (Is the golf UHD on regular network, or streaming? How do you get it?)

It's probably not UHD...but the picture is so good. On the Samsung UHD...it doesn't matter...and it will be in UHD soon enough. But based on The Masters this year...I'm not sure you could tell the difference.
11-11-2015, 06:10 PM
Nigel Tufnel

Netflix Thread

Bump....Master Of None...you're welcome. Ok...I'll come clean...this is the first sitcom that I'm too old to get all the cultural references. It's still really funny. Closest thing I've seen to Seinfeld V.2015. Aziz Ansari show. The wifey and I like it...but are quite sure half the jokes zing right by our gray haired domes.
11-11-2015, 06:58 PM
vee4xu

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Originally Posted by Nigel Tufnel

Bump....Master Of None...you're welcome. Ok...I'll come clean...this is the first sitcom that I'm too old to get all the cultural references. It's still really funny. Closest thing I've seen to Seinfeld V.2015. Aziz Ansari show. The wifey and I like it...but are quite sure half the jokes zing right by our gray haired domes.

The wife and I started watching on Monday. Have seen two episodes. Being a big, big-time Seinfeld junkie, I'm not ready to go that far, yet. But, both episodes were funny and I look forward to watching the rest of them.
11-11-2015, 07:46 PM
bobbiemcgee

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Originally Posted by Nigel Tufnel

It's really amazing. Golf is also great to watch. This year's U.S. Open and The Open Championship....not so much. But Whistling Straits (PGA Championship) this year and Augusta next year will blow your mind on an Ultra High Def TV.

Looks like Sam's Club is putting all the UHD's on sale. I'll give them a look this year.
11-11-2015, 08:31 PM
xu82

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Originally Posted by bobbiemcgee

Looks like Sam's Club is putting all the UHD's on sale. I'll give them a look this year.

You'll love it, but getting more content would be really nice. Sooner rather than later. But if Sam's is selling them cheaper they may get enough into houses that the content follows. Right now it's sort of a party trick with the demo stuff, which is crazy good!
11-11-2015, 09:06 PM
94GRAD

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Originally Posted by bobbiemcgee

Looks like Sam's Club is putting all the UHD's on sale. I'll give them a look this year.

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Originally Posted by xu82

You'll love it, but getting more content would be really nice. Sooner rather than later. But if Sam's is selling them cheaper they may get enough into houses that the content follows. Right now it's sort of a party trick with the demo stuff, which is crazy good!

We just got a 70in UHD at Danas but nothing to watch on it yet.
11-11-2015, 09:16 PM
xu82

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Originally Posted by 94GRAD

We just got a 70in UHD at Danas but nothing to watch on it yet.

Netflix has some stuff (if you can get it) which is good just to stun people with. Regular stuff (House of Cards, etc.) is nice, but they have special show-off stuff on Oceans, Forests, Deserts, etc. which is amazing! I heard Comcast around me is about to have the capacity for more content, and the others would have to follow. Hope to see the cool Dana's version before too long.
11-19-2015, 09:02 AM
LutherRackleyRulez

Hey.....

make sure you know the true meaning for the latest jargon...

Netflix and Chill.......

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11-19-2015, 09:19 AM
THRILLHOUSE

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Originally Posted by Nigel Tufnel

Bump....Master Of None...you're welcome. Ok...I'll come clean...this is the first sitcom that I'm too old to get all the cultural references. It's still really funny. Closest thing I've seen to Seinfeld V.2015. Aziz Ansari show. The wifey and I like it...but are quite sure half the jokes zing right by our gray haired domes.

I'd say it's more similar to a younger version of Louie. The acting is a little rough at times, but overall I'm enjoying it.
11-19-2015, 09:44 AM
BandAid

Jessica Jones comes out tomorrow - I'm interested to see if they can repeat their success of Daredevil in another Marvel product.
11-19-2015, 10:02 AM
Cheesehead

Anyone watching Narcos? Is it worth my time?
11-19-2015, 10:02 AM
XUFan09

Netflix Thread

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Originally Posted by BandAid

Jessica Jones comes out tomorrow - I'm interested to see if they can repeat their success of Daredevil in another Marvel product.

I'm really looking forward to it, but I've read that we should expect more of a psychological thriller then crime/superhero show. It takes place after her time as a superhero, and she has a wicked case of PTSD.

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11-19-2015, 10:09 AM
Muskie

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Originally Posted by Cheesehead

Anyone watching Narcos? Is it worth my time?

I loved Narcos. Watched it over a couple of days.
11-19-2015, 10:18 AM
Cheesehead

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Originally Posted by Muskie

I loved Narcos. Watched it over a couple of days.

Good to know. Will check it out.
11-19-2015, 10:46 AM
BandAid

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Originally Posted by XUFan09

I'm really looking forward to it, but I've read that we should expect more of a psychological thriller then crime/superhero show. It takes place after her time as a superhero, and she has a wicked case of PTSD.

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I've heard that as well, and I thoroughly enjoy psych thrillers. Plus, Luke Cage is in it! He's one of my favorite Marvel characters (along with Iron Fist)
11-19-2015, 10:57 AM
GIMMFD

Master of None, Aziz Ansari's new show. It's a comedy but not like a traditional comedy, it's just making light of everyday situations people around the age of 30 have to face, relationships, growing up, and also gives an interesting perspective on what it's like to be foreign in a different country and what not. Personally I enjoyed it a lot.
11-19-2015, 11:31 AM
XMuskieFTW

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Originally Posted by Muskie

I loved Narcos. Watched it over a couple of days.

I second that. Also enjoying Master of None. Have watched all but the last episode this week.
11-19-2015, 11:35 AM
D-West & PO-Z

I just finished Master of Non last night, good show.
11-19-2015, 11:47 AM
Milhouse

Note the amount of Netflix shows being talked about. Seriously they are challenging HBO.

Narcos was great. And I think Master of None spoke to millenials unlike any show ever before.

I also love With Bob and David...but its not for everyone.

I'm excited for Jessica Jones as well. Early reviews peg it as better than Daredevil
11-24-2015, 11:42 PM
XUFan09

I've really liked Jessica Jones so far. I'm five episodes in and it's been intense.

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