The TV Thread

Fubar - on Netflix

A fitting name for something that looks like some film students sent Arnie an email as a joke to ask if he wanted to star in a mediocre True Lies rip off, with possibly the most annoying woman they could have found to be he his daughter while glossing over the fact that they are just a pair of unlikable sociopaths, and he said yes

Just watched the Barry finale. I think overall it’s been one of the best dramas on TV from the last few years - not sure how widely it gets watched but I think it’s as good as something like Breaking Bad, just on a slightly smaller scale. The arc from black comedy to straight up revenge thriller has been really well done, you only really notice the shift in hindsight.

Succession finale tonight too.

It’s time dude.

The finale had me shouting at the tv - I can’t remember the last tv show to make me do that.

I’ve done eight this weekend. Final two tomorrow evening. It’s been incredible. Ep 3 was an emotional head fuck.

Just watched the last succession. Quality

Loved it.

Fucking Wambsgans

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Hoping this will be decent, airs on Wednesday & directed by Shane Meadows

The book it’s based on is excellent, worth a read,

9781910422328-uk

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Succession was unreal.

I know they’re all completely fucking horrible ugly people who are rotten at their core but……

Shiv is the absolute worst

Ep 1 was great! Really funny in parts.

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Good stuff, up in that part of the world this weekend so gonna watch it then look for a few locations

Just started this other book by Myers, is decent - short stories

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Anyone watch Gender Wars on Channel 4?

Just finished it this evening.
Really, really enjoyed it. Well worth your time.

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Yeah. Really enjoyed it. Re-reading the book but it’s not grabbing me the same way.

The chemistry and back and forth between David and Grace was so good in this…

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I actually much preferred the book, thought the psychedelic / stream of conscious stuff worked really well but didn’t come across as well on screen

Just started on this, North East lore - great so far

Will maybe give that a try. I’m still enjoying the GP book, just not as much as I did first time around.

Also got one he did on Richie Manic that my wife picked up somewhere that’s now on my list…

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No one talking about black mirror? Surprised this thread isn’t all spoilers already

Was aware it was coming, but didn’t know it was out. Will take a look tonight :+1:

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Only watched the first. Strong episode. Stooooked

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Nice. Brooker is great.

He himself is the personification of grey but I love his writing