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11-30-2024 , 02:18 PM

#15151

g-bebe

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As winter is coming, wifey and I have made a pact to get through several of the "GOAT" status shows that neither of us ever got around to seeing. I'd rather go back and watch some of this stuff than sink into 1-2 season shows of crappier new stuff.

First up... Mad Men. Through 6 episodes of season 1 so far.

It's alright. Kind of just painting the character of Don, mostly, but a lot of the potential conflicts seem pretty evident.

I think the Elizabeth Moss casting was a miss.

Mad Men: through Season 2 finale now.

Finally around mid point season 2, some actual conflict has started to happen. Getting better now. It picked up after those first 6 episodes of season 1, but more is happening now.

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11-30-2024 , 03:15 PM

#15152

Eltin

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Originally Posted by zers

I've said it before, and I'll say it again: Southland is the best cop drama I've ever seen. I had no idea about this show until I came across it on Tubi. It deals with detectives, street cops, public relations, gangs, etc. Every episode is its own story, but at the same time, there are ongoing stories mixed in and some excellent character arcs. It's gritty, immersive and almost hyper-realistic. At times, you'll hate the cops, and other times, you'll empathize with their corruption. For a writer, that is no easy task. Has anyone here seen it?

Seen a few episodes, but couldnt really get into it. Hard to believe its better than The Shield though?

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11-30-2024 , 04:41 PM

#15153

brianr

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Wrong thread I know but the movie End of Watch is great and has Southland vibes.

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11-30-2024 , 05:53 PM

#15154

zers

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Originally Posted by brianr

Wrong thread I know but the movie End of Watch is great and has Southland vibes.

I saw this a few years ago. I don't remember the details other than the Cops filming style, but I do recall liking it.

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11-30-2024 , 05:55 PM

#15155

zers

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Originally Posted by NhlNut

Saw it in it's original run. Special group of actors as well.

It's damn good for sure, but Homicide is probably better (have not watched it since it's original run either)

I haven't seen that show. It's free one of my services, so maybe I'll check a few episodes out tonight.

And yeah, the Southland cast was great. They weren't names I'd given much thought to, but I was impressed. Shawn Hatosy was really good in that show.

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12-01-2024 , 06:35 AM

#15156

King~of~Diamonds

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I’ve been enjoying Homicide

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12-01-2024 , 08:13 AM

#15157

SerOuanling

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Silo's new season is so MEH. The book is so good, how are they making such boring episodes.

The casting for the the people in mechanicals is horrible. Meadows is also horrible.

I only enjoy IT's head, sims and the sherrif. Hopefully now that solo is out, he'll be as good as this actor can give.

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12-01-2024 , 09:25 AM

#15158

brianr

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Yeah I’ve been withholding judgment on the departures from the books but so far season 2 isn’t particularly interesting. I wish Hugh Howey would write more.

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12-01-2024 , 09:53 AM

#15159

SerOuanling

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Originally Posted by brianr

Yeah I’ve been withholding judgment on the departures from the books but so far season 2 isn’t particularly interesting. I wish Hugh Howey would write more.

i got my mom into the books a couple weeks ago and she isnt even watching S2

So far Silo books, ASOIF, Last kingdom have all been amazing. I dont know what show book i should get into next. You guys recommend the books from 3 body problem?

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12-02-2024 , 03:02 AM

#15160

Eltin

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A Man on the Inside on Netlflix was a really fun watch.
Your wife/girlfriend wil love it, its a very charming show with Ted Danson. Hoping for season 2, lots more potential

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12-02-2024 , 08:17 AM

#15161

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Originally Posted by SerOuanling

i got my mom into the books a couple weeks ago and she isnt even watching S2

So far Silo books, ASOIF, Last kingdom have all been amazing. I dont know what show book i should get into next. You guys recommend the books from 3 body problem?

I'd suggest The Expanse series and then 3 Body Problem

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12-03-2024 , 03:50 AM

#15162

coordi

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Got 5 minutes into Star War Skeleton Crew and they are riding a bus in a suburban hellscape and I want to stab my eyes out already

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12-04-2024 , 04:05 AM

#15163

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Originally Posted by SerOuanling

i got my mom into the books a couple weeks ago and she isnt even watching S2

So far Silo books, ASOIF, Last kingdom have all been amazing. I dont know what show book i should get into next. You guys recommend the books from 3 body problem?

Suneater series ...first book empire of silence. 6 books out now, book 7 coming up will be end of the series.

most epic scifi i've ever read (and i read scifi for 25+ years now)
thank me later

ps: i read 3 body problem also, was ok, interestingly i thought the tv show was almost better

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12-04-2024 , 04:08 AM

#15164

rickroll

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Originally Posted by SerOuanling

i got my mom into the books a couple weeks ago and she isnt even watching S2

So far Silo books, ASOIF, Last kingdom have all been amazing. I dont know what show book i should get into next. You guys recommend the books from 3 body problem?

foundation is a really good book series, have not seen the show (yet) so no idea on that

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12-04-2024 , 04:23 AM

#15165

Pokerbros_Player

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Originally Posted by rickroll

foundation is a really good book series, have not seen the show (yet) so no idea on that

watched it, thought it was really good.
lots of new concepts and stuff to think about (but you know that from the book), what i mean is it was well adapted in the show

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12-04-2024 , 06:30 AM

#15166

SerOuanling

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Originally Posted by Kurn, son of Mogh

I'd suggest The Expanse series and then 3 Body Problem

should i watch expanse first? its on my list. Or i should read it first?

thx for the recommendations everyone, im saving those books on my kindle.

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12-04-2024 , 06:34 AM

#15167

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Originally Posted by SerOuanling

should i watch expanse first? its on my list. Or i should read it first?

thx for the recommendations everyone, im saving those books on my kindle.

let me repeat/emphasize:

suneater series will change your life ... it's one of those where you start to read slower bc you don't want it to end.

ps: and when xyz (no spoiler) dies, i cried like a baby for an hour

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12-04-2024 , 07:38 AM

#15168

Kurn, son of Mogh

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Originally Posted by SerOuanling

should i watch expanse first? its on my list. Or i should read it first?

thx for the recommendations everyone, im saving those books on my kindle.

Read it first.

The TV show is good. I didn't know about the books until after I watched s1, but like many book adaptations, they have to change too much to fit the story into a TV format.

The real problem was that they ended the show 2/3 of the way through the story after having to kill off a central character thanks to alleged bad behavior by the actor.

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12-04-2024 , 08:53 AM

#15169

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Originally Posted by Kurn, son of Mogh

The real problem was that they ended the show 2/3 of the way through the story after having to kill off a central character thanks to alleged bad behavior by the actor.

really? didn't know that

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12-04-2024 , 09:40 AM

#15170

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My issue with reading the Expanse first was I found was the main character, James Holden, was way different to my idea of him from the books. I saw him as an older, kinda grizzled, veteran captain, not the handsome young guy who played him.

Still, show's very good, just took me a while to get used to it.

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12-04-2024 , 09:55 AM

#15171

marknfw

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Originally Posted by Pokerbros_Player

Suneater crossed my radar recently somewhere, though I can't find or remember where. Going to give it a shot next, assuming 7 checks out to be coming soon. George Martin and Robert Jordan made sure I don't start long series' without an ending in sight anymore. I've started a reread of Stormlight Archive in anticipation of book 5 coming out in a couple of days.

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12-04-2024 , 10:09 AM

#15172

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Originally Posted by marknfw

book 6 of suneater just came out, but the author is very consistent, basically 1 new book every 6-9 months (which is kinda amazing, bc every book is like 700-800 pages)

stormlight: started, thought it was great at first, but then kinda slowed down, got confusing, didn't finish

waiting forever now (kinda gave up) on the kingkiller chronicles book 3.
name of the wind
a wise man's fear
is 1+2
also amazing stuff (fantasy)

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12-04-2024 , 10:21 AM

#15173

marknfw

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Originally Posted by Pokerbros_Player

Yeah, I looked into the kingkiller books this past week and took a hard pass as it looks like he'll never finish the series.

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12-04-2024 , 10:24 AM

#15174

Pokerbros_Player

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Originally Posted by marknfw

Yeah, I looked into the kingkiller books this past week and took a hard pass as it looks like he'll never finish the series.

its a shame though, 1+2 are all time classics imo
genius story-telling

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12-04-2024 , 02:47 PM

#15175

rickroll

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Originally Posted by SerOuanling

should i watch expanse first? its on my list. Or i should read it first?

thx for the recommendations everyone, im saving those books on my kindle.

haven't read expanse but the show was amazing

scifi decided to drop it because it costs a lot to make and wasn't a breakout hit but just a regularly watched show (hard for scifi to get large audiences) and bezos loved it so much he bought the rights and continued production for prime - knowing it'd likely be at a loss because he loved it so much

ie it's so good, a billionaire wanted to see it to the end so badly he lost millions to do so

early seasons of expanse way better than latter seasons though, so it is a bit of a letdown, but still very good nonetheless

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