TV 2019

[colinsunderland]

LOVED TnG, Well Liked Voyager and liked the Original series films only, Quite like the recent remakes (the ones with young cast but same characters from original series) Well up for some new Star Trek as long as it is along these lines and NOT DS9, Enterprise or similar let down's

Lets hope they got these right, Resistance is futile!

Enterprise was great if you miss out the 2nd and 3rd seasons. Season 4 was brilliant, but having such poor previous seasons had sealed it's fate

unfortunately, or fortunately I guess for some, as far as I know, the film series is dead in the water
I really, really like Discovery

I think Discovery is very very poor. About half of every episode has Burnham pulling her cryface about some rubbish, half of it makes no sense in what has happened in other series' and the plot hole are massive. Extremely lazy writing. The S2 finale was by the best episode, and even that had plot holes bigger than the grand canyon! They really need to get rid of Burnham, and should have kept Pike on, he was probably the best part of the whole season.
As an aside, if you liked the next generation, watch The Orville if you haven't watched it already. Much preferred that to Discovery. Although it's not Star Trek, it clearly is, I'm amazed they haven't been sued by Paramount considering how close it is.

 

[colinsunderland]

Yeah i know it would never return kind of glad as it would never be the same. Mind watching a couple of episodes a year or two ago and realized how bad it really looked lol. But at time when i was dead young it was good. Just seeing the way the Liberator moved across the black background had me laughing. But guess at the time it was made it looked good.

B7 is probably my favourite programme of all time. Couldn't wait for Monday nights knowing it was on, was gutted when I watched the season 4 finale. I'm guessing we must be about the same age if you watched it on first broadcast. I still have all of season 4 on VHS from the original broadcasts, taped on our piano key VHS video recorder haha.
It hasn't aged well, but that doesn't matter does it

 

[dionysus]

I think Discovery is very very poor. About half of every episode has Burnham pulling her cryface about some rubbish, half of it makes no sense in what has happened in other series' and the plot hole are massive. Extremely lazy writing. The S2 finale was by the best episode, and even that had plot holes bigger than the grand canyon! They really need to get rid of Burnham, and should have kept Pike on, he was probably the best part of the whole season.
As an aside, if you liked the next generation, watch The Orville if you haven't watched it already. Much preferred that to Discovery. Although it's not Star Trek, it clearly is, I'm amazed they haven't been sued by Paramount considering how close it is.

lol, yeah, that's an issue for me and one I joke with friends on threads (elsewhere) - Michael is forever busting tears - harkens back to Smallville where Lois pretty much got knocked unconscious every episode to the point she should have been a drooling mass by series end.
The plot holes it seems they addressed, which I figured they would - it's always going to be a tough sell to the purists

Love The Orville - only issue is (like Family Guy to The Simpsons) is that MacFarlane borrows so heavily from TNG that its more theft than homage

 

[paul7388]

B7 is probably my favourite programme of all time. Couldn't wait for Monday nights knowing it was on, was gutted when I watched the season 4 finale. I'm guessing we must be about the same age if you watched it on first broadcast. I still have all of season 4 on VHS from the original broadcasts, taped on our piano key VHS video recorder haha.
It hasn't aged well, but that doesn't matter does it

I was about 6 or 7 when it first aired. 45 now lol. Can remember it was probably the first ever programme i really watched. I liked Star Trek etc. But Blakes 7 was like the best thing ever at the time. and i would never miss it .

Then you look back at it now and the original Star Trek and Star Trek aged so much better. Must actually watch the series again one day. I was gutted to when Blake got killed and then when it ended without showing Avon actually dying.

Guess they could have made more episodes if they wanted as Orac was still about somewhere.

 

[colinsunderland]

I was about 6 or 7 when it first aired. 45 now lol. Can remember it was probably the first ever programme i really watched. I liked Star Trek etc. But Blakes 7 was like the best thing ever at the time. and i would never miss it .

Then you look back at it now and the original Star Trek and Star Trek aged so much better. Must actually watch the series again one day. I was gutted to when Blake got killed and then when it ended without showing Avon actually dying.

Guess they could have made more episodes if they wanted as Orac was still about somewhere.

Gareth only came back on the condition they killed him off as he was being typecast as Blake, and they didn't know if they were getting another season so they couldn't kill everyone off in case they got a season 5 lol. It was actually cancelled after season 3, the first anyone knew that there would be a season 4, including the cast etc, was when the voiceover at the end of the final episode said 'Blakes 7 will be back next year'! Not the brightest of moves as Jan Chappell had got other work so couldn't continue in the role of Cally. They also had the slight problem of having blown the Liberator up lol.
On a sad note, if you didn't know, Paul Darrow had parts of both legs amputated a few years ago I've got his autobiography in my basket at amazon waiting for a price drop

Star Trek had a MUCH bigger budget than B7, so would expect that, but yes you are 100% right on that. You can see the sets wobbling on B7 lol

 

[colinsunderland]

lol, yeah, that's an issue for me and one I joke with friends on threads (elsewhere) - Michael is forever busting tears - harkens back to Smallville where Lois pretty much got knocked unconscious every episode to the point she should have been a drooling mass by series end.
The plot holes it seems they addressed, which I figured they would - it's always going to be a tough sell to the purists

Love The Orville - only issue is (like Family Guy to The Simpsons) is that MacFarlane borrows so heavily from TNG that its more theft than homage

yeah it most certainly is, but glad they've stole half the show as if they didn't it wouldn't be half as good Thought the Kaylon episodes were brilliant though. Love the constant guest appearances too, I think they have had pretty much the whole cast from TNG appear at some point Jonathon Frakes even directed the last episode that was on and of course had Marina Sirtis in too!

The plot holes in Discovery are awful though, not just the continuity problems with other series, but stand alone ones. Like, why did Discovery have to leave when they had killed Control? Tilly would never be working on the Bridge of a starship, as much as I like her character, she wouldn't be where she is if it was real. The admiral's death, really? They wouldn't have a manual override on the other side of the blast doors? They couldn't have teleported her out? The list is massive and its simply down to the writers. Some of them don't seem to have written anything previously, and others have no background at all in sci-fi. I guess one of them had watched Star Wars though considering the use of little R2D2 like bots and the battle with loads of small ships, which never happens in Star Trek

 

[dionysus]

lol, ya, the bots were cheesey as ef

 

[mack341]

Yeah i know it would never return kind of glad as it would never be the same. Mind watching a couple of episodes a year or two ago and realized how bad it really looked lol. But at time when i was dead young it was good. Just seeing the way the Liberator moved across the black background had me laughing. But guess at the time it was made it looked good.

you had to sort of use more of your own imagination, to fill in the gaps, but it was so different to anything else on tv, the music was great too. There was a real interest in sci fi in the 70's and 80's, books and films. Did you use to watch 'the adventure game'



I can't stand the new dr who's, but give me colin baker, tom baker and peter davison and I can still watch them now, that was my era. jon pertwee etc.. were very good but before my time. I think it went downhill from sylvester mccoy onwards, he was a bit annoying and too small for the part, would've been better cast as a sidekick

 

[Playford7]

‘The invaders’
A mega old classic I’ve just acquired on full box set will keep my idle brain in action for a good while.

 

[Playford7]

you had to sort of use more of your own imagination, to fill in the gaps, but it was so different to anything else on tv, the music was great too. There was a real interest in sci fi in the 70's and 80's, books and films. Did you use to watch 'the adventure game'



I can't stand the new dr who's, but give me colin baker, tom baker and peter davison and I can still watch them now, that was my era. jon pertwee etc.. were very good but before my time. I think it went downhill from sylvester mccoy onwards, he was a bit annoying and too small for the part, would've been better cast as a sidekick

Soon as political correctness and women got involved the dr and sadly the whole genre took a turn for the worst, cancer spread like publicity on here like a new game from the ever so honest and transparent BTG

 

[goatwack]

It's pretty cunning by the Beeb. Tout the female Dr as the greatest thing since sliced bread (though she is a good actress overall it has to be said) and hype it to oblivion.

Those in 'the know' would happily accept the doctor as female, given that the character isn't specifically written as either gender (or the 76 others - sorry) but can see this for what it is - a cheap PC ploy by the grovelling apologist pleasers, the British Broadcasting Corporation.

Even more hilarity ensues when the producers label dissenters and those questioning the casting choice as 'misogynist dinosaurs' and whatever else.

Then realizing that Dr Who is just flat-out crap and everyone's interest has waned by the 3rd episode, they'll move the show to a different slot, because, you know, it's misunderstood. Nothing to do with people not wanting to see their favourite characters used in sexual politics or anything!

BBC = " "

 

[nikantw]

Catching up with s09 TWD..... what a load of ...
It is getting worse and worse with all the stupid ideas for new groups ....

Spoiler

Cmon! I am waiting for 3 years for Jesus to use ninja moves on "Negans" and he finally does against walkers, only to be bobafetted by a ninza-zombie!
And WTF with all the stupid groups? Negans unsustainable (read some history, duh). Garbage people, dead in a month from diseases. Vultures, dead from someone with a gun.
Whispers, dead at "Lost" but if they made it here eaten by walkers (or dead from diseases or exhaustion).

 

[dionysus]

Catching up with s09 TWD..... what a load of ...
It is getting worse and worse with all the stupid ideas for new groups ....

Spoiler

Cmon! I am waiting for 3 years for Jesus to use ninja moves on "Negans" and he finally does against walkers, only to be bobafetted by a ninza-zombie!
And WTF with all the stupid groups? Negans unsustainable (read some history, duh). Garbage people, dead in a month from diseases. Vultures, dead from someone with a gun.
Whispers, dead at "Lost" but if they made it here eaten by walkers (or dead from diseases or exhaustion).

tbf, they do come directly from the original comic, so it's fairly true to the source material

 

[Jono777]

Used to love the Adventure Game, actual sort of programme although very daft, made kids use their brains, imagination and actually 'think'

 

[goatwack]

If it wasn't Finders Keepers then it wasn't worth watching

 

[nikantw]

tbf, they do come directly from the original comic, so it's fairly true to the source material

Does it matter? I invested in bobafetted characters, that's all I care.

 

[Jono777]

Does it matter? I invested in bobafetted characters, that's all I care.

I'd err on a 'yes' otherwise it wouldn't be the walking dead lol.

Would be like Star Wars with Daleks

 

[nikantw]

I'd err on a 'yes' otherwise it wouldn't be the walking dead lol.

Would be like Star Wars with Daleks

Well, popularity dropped in half so I am not the only one

 

[Jono777]

Well, popularity dropped in half so I am not the only one

crossed wires I think matey

I can't really abide TWD since season 4, watch it more out of respect for what it once was and 'just in case' it somehow gets back to the good old days

 

[dionysus]

Would be like Star Wars with Daleks

so, theyd basically yell EXTERMINATE but miss every shot

 

[goatwack]

so, theyd basically yell EXTERMINATE but miss every shot

It'd always amaze me how highly trained Stormtroopers would shoot like drunken twats without so much as grazing anyone

Imagine, a couple of pops to Luke's head, game over

 

[dionysus]

It'd always amaze me how highly trained Stormtroopers would shoot like drunken twats without so much as grazing anyone

Imagine, a couple of pops to Luke's head, game over

 

[dionysus]

a lof of season finales (and series finales as of late and near). Saw return of The 100 last night - a new take, hopefully interesting summer viewing (and Archer later this month), althought at a glance looks to be mostly shitty reality tv (though enjoy Whose Line and Penn & Teller).

Stranger Things come July and a Veronica Mars reboot (a teeng angst show I liked though she's all grown up now) - but all in all, might have to shed those few pounds and hang at the beach

 

[mina1929]

a lof of season finales (and series finales as of late and near). Saw return of The 100 last night - a new take, hopefully interesting summer viewing (and Archer later this month), althought at a glance looks to be mostly shitty reality tv (though enjoy Whose Line and Penn & Teller).

Stranger Things come July and a Veronica Mars reboot (a teeng angst show I liked though she's all grown up now) - but all in all, might have to shed those few pounds and hang at the beach

I have watched and enjoyed The 100 so there is a new season wow, I thought it was finished. I am excited now

And Stranger things was great such a long wait

 

[mina1929]

Just finished all the the Gotham series and I am sad its over

 

[goatwack]

Just realized the series I'm most hyped for - Mega City One - is coming out on Netflix!

I have Amazon Prime

 

[dionysus]

Just realized the series I'm most hyped for - Mega City One - is coming out on Netflix!

I have Amazon Prime

I imagine all the people excited for the 7 new Marvel Universe shows were stoked..then dismayed its on disney streaming

 

[goatwack]

I imagine all the people excited for the 7 new Marvel Universe shows were stoked..then dismayed its on disney streaming

Pluto's gonna get it

 

[Jasminebed]

I just feel kind of pathetic tonight. While I might have dropped in once or twice, Jane the Virgin never caught my interest on network TV. I did not have cable, or Netflix, but it was on a station I got by aerial.

Looking for a new comedy, something mindless to fall asleep to, I got hooked in past few weeks. I thought it was done and dusted, I no longer want to wait until next week now I watch things on Netflix. But a new season 5 began, and Netflix just added them, just before I finished what I thought was a final season.

Pathetic stems from I am almost 60 years old, and I want to know if Jane ends up with Michael or Rafael. OMG, I know? I don't know if they will be adding them weekly as CW airs, or if I'm waiting a few more weeks and binging the final ones.

 

[dionysus]

So Into the Badlands ended tonight, season AND series finale.
With GoT ending and Vikings and Last Kingdom seasons over, gonna have to find that epic-eque series to watch

 

[nikantw]

I saw Cobra Kai s02 last night. Not as good as s01.

Spoiler

Felt forced drama all over the season to me. Especially the last episode.
Didn't make any sense at all having the good kid trying to murder another good kid without any real reason.

 

[dionysus]

Doom Patrol winding down soon, a few more episodes left (ps if you like Doom Patrol, Umbrella Academy and the other side, grew up with Misfits, try Deadly Class) and soon hiatus for most things

Good Omens this month (please, please be good) so at least a mini binge to come

 

[dionysus]

been binging a newly released series tonight, couple episodes left - The Society

Basically, the Lord of the Flies meets The Dome, mixed with Between and Wayward Pines

 

[Nate]

Been an avid fan of the Narcos series on Netflix - the first was brilliant.

Watched Narcos Mexico a few weeks back. It didnt disappoint. I highly reccomend it.

Another is Russian Doll from Netflix (25 min episodes) - it's in the ball park of Ground Hog Day. Some may find it entertaining - I'm hard to please, but it did the job.

Nate

 

[dionysus]

Binged What We Do in the Shdows last night
Stupidly funny but you'll need a dry sense of humour

 

[nikantw]

Watching Lucifer s04

 

[nikantw]

Has anyone seen Chernobyl mini series? Absolutely brilliant and completely terrifying!
It may be too hard to watch for some.

 

[ternur]

Has anyone seen Chernobyl mini series? Absolutely brilliant and completely terrifying!
It may be too hard to watch for some.

Yes, loved it. Highly recommended

 

[dionysus]

summer pickings are pretty slim and with all this rain, gonna have to find a show I've not seen and binge
thinking of tackling Sons of Anarchy

 

[Jono777]

Has anyone seen Chernobyl mini series? Absolutely brilliant and completely terrifying!
It may be too hard to watch for some.

Had this recommended to me more than once.

Sad to say I did not make it thru the 1st episode, found it boring and the plot did not seem to flow, maybe I was over tired but hey I'm usually easily pleased, this just didn't do it for me.

Struggling at the moment for something new to watch, Goaty on here recommended a few but more 'hey ho' moments sadly.

Fed up of re-runs so really need something new (and free ) - Ideally Police interviews, thrillers with courtroom drama, along the Line of Duty mould maybe?

Just on 2nd series of Killing Eve and although 'watchable' for now, need something better!

 

[goatwack]

Just finished season 1 of 'Succession', well I'll be damned if it isn't a bloody great show with Bryan Cox on devastating form and a superb supporting cast.

Well-acted, snappy, witty and pisses all over Billions from a great height, and though I originally believed it to be hot off the press, my overpriced Sky subscription only just brought it to these shores

Season 2 due August I believe. Also, Legion just started its 3rd (& final) season, so better catch up on those frolics

Now, where'd Mega City One go. They better not think of cancelling it before it's begun grrr

 

[slotmaster]

GRRRRRRRRRRR, downgraded tv package and just found out the 1 sports channel for the tour de france is not included, Had to go back to the paackage I had just now so I can watch the Tour De France. Only for 1 more month than I can downgrade again, I guess.

 

[goatwack]

I'm thinking of downgrading my upgrade to a more sustainable level pre-upgrade too

 

[slotmaster]

I'm thinking of downgrading my upgrade to a more sustainable level pre-upgrade too

You guys just have the tele with what an antenna and black and white so you can watch Coronation street, sky sports, and your guys hero's Jamie Oliver and Gordon Ramsey.

 

[goatwack]

You guys just have the tele with what an antenna and black and white so you can watch Coronation street, sky sports, and your guys hero's Jamie Oliver and Gordon Ramsey.

And that's the premium package

 

[Mouche12]

Well-acted, snappy, witty and pisses all over Billions from a great height, and though I originally believed it to be hot off the press, my overpriced Sky subscription only just brought it to these shores

Succession is a great show and I'm looking forward to the 2nd season, but Billions surely is better, an even stronger cast too me thinks...

 

[pinnit2014]

Realising that Season 4 of The Man in the High Castle was on and I'd only seen to 2, decided to put it on. Not sure if it was a good sign that i fell asleep after the first 10 minutes. Not saying every show needs to be face paced but tbh i struggled making it to season 2, such is the general plodding of it.

 

[dionysus]

Stranger Things downloaded
will get to it; got bored after season 2, but big hype, ill check it

 

[mina1929]

Stranger Things downloaded
will get to it; got bored after season 2, but big hype, ill check it

I love it, new season out now on Netflix

 

[ladyhawke]

Not sure if this thread has died - or been rerouted to a another section - but here goes.

Just finished watching Ragnarok - a Norwegian series set in the fictional town of Edda (named after a Medieval Icelandic literary work), based around the high school students, and a newcomer to the town (Magne Seier) who is actually a modern day version of Thor, although he doesn't know it.

The first season deals with the thorny issue of climate change (there is even an amusing reference to Greta Thunberg), shrinking glaciers, poisoned water and corruption in Edda, and the adult community's inability to act as the town's major employer (Jutul Industries) is quite possibly responsible.

The Jutuls are the "giants' from Norse Mythology - the enemy that Magne has to fight, even though he doesn't know how.

And the music when Magne rages against Isolde's death/fights with Vidar is stunning. Anyone who watched the final episode of Mr Robot will recognise this:



PS: I chose this particular YouTube video because of the music, NOT the Russian subtitles.