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What are you watching now?

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    Mik
    wrote on 27 Oct 2024, 01:19 last edited by
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    Also the guy who played Joe Pickett.

    “I am fond of pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals.” ~Winston S. Churchill

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      27 Oct 2024, 01:14

      Lincoln Lawyer S3. Just started Territory, the Australian Yellowstone. It’s got the guy who played Leif Ericsson in Vikings Valhalla.

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      George K
      wrote on 27 Oct 2024, 01:20 last edited by
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      @Mik said in What are you watching now?:

      Lincoln Lawyer S3

      I enjoyed it, moderately a lot.

      Good stories, good acting. However, as I said, too much of the "cool" music and directing that gets in the way of telling a compelling story. If you've ever watched "Suits" you'll know what I mean, as I said.

      Kind of sad that there's no crossover between Mickey Haller and Harry Bosch. That would be kind of fun.

      But I've repeated myself on both counts.

      I would like something a bit less "flirty" and a bit darker.

      Started "Alien: Romulus" the other day. I'm about ⅓ of the way through. So far, well done, but I doubt I'll finish, simply because it's too predictable, too heavy on action. Nevertheless the homage it pays to the original "Alien" is fun (the drinking bird, "Game over"). The sets are great, and true version of the original movie. Acting is goos, but totally forgettable.

      This is one of those, "Yeah, I saw it, and enjoyed it. BUt...I don't remember much of it."

      "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08

      The saying, "Lite is just one damn thing after another," is a gross understatement. The damn things overlap.

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      • M Mik
        27 Oct 2024, 01:19

        Also the guy who played Joe Pickett.

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        George K
        wrote on 27 Oct 2024, 01:22 last edited by George K
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        @Mik said in What are you watching now?:

        Also the guy who played Joe Pickett.

        I enjoyed Dorman in "Patriot." Kind of weird, but fun.

        Pickett's been cancelled, from what I hear. I enjoyed it.

        "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08

        The saying, "Lite is just one damn thing after another," is a gross understatement. The damn things overlap.

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          George K
          wrote on 27 Oct 2024, 01:25 last edited by
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          By the way, for some retro-fun, "St. Elsewhere" is available on HULU - all six seasons.

          Loved that show.

          "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08

          The saying, "Lite is just one damn thing after another," is a gross understatement. The damn things overlap.

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            27 Oct 2024, 01:22

            @Mik said in What are you watching now?:

            Also the guy who played Joe Pickett.

            I enjoyed Dorman in "Patriot." Kind of weird, but fun.

            Pickett's been cancelled, from what I hear. I enjoyed it.

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            wrote on 27 Oct 2024, 03:29 last edited by
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            @George-K said in What are you watching now?:

            @Mik said in What are you watching now?:

            Also the guy who played Joe Pickett.

            I enjoyed Dorman in "Patriot." Kind of weird, but fun.

            Pickett's been cancelled, from what I hear. I enjoyed it.

            I did too. Good characters and stories.

            “I am fond of pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals.” ~Winston S. Churchill

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              wrote on 27 Oct 2024, 03:31 last edited by Mik
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              First episode of Territory was almost like Succession where I just wanted them all to die. It might get better but a bit too soap opera for me. Tyler Sheridan has better writers.

              “I am fond of pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals.” ~Winston S. Churchill

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                Doctor Phibes
                wrote on 31 Oct 2024, 19:33 last edited by
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                I just watched Deadpool and Wolverine on a plane. A bit embarrassing as I LOL’d more than once and may also have snorted.

                I was only joking

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                  31 Oct 2024, 19:33

                  I just watched Deadpool and Wolverine on a plane. A bit embarrassing as I LOL’d more than once and may also have snorted.

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                  LuFins Dad
                  wrote on 1 Nov 2024, 13:03 last edited by
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                  @Doctor-Phibes said in What are you watching now?:

                  I just watched Deadpool and Wolverine on a plane. A bit embarrassing as I LOL’d more than once and may also have snorted.

                  It was great, no?

                  The Brad

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                  • L LuFins Dad
                    1 Nov 2024, 13:03

                    @Doctor-Phibes said in What are you watching now?:

                    I just watched Deadpool and Wolverine on a plane. A bit embarrassing as I LOL’d more than once and may also have snorted.

                    It was great, no?

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                    Doctor Phibes
                    wrote on 1 Nov 2024, 13:05 last edited by
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                    @LuFins-Dad said in What are you watching now?:

                    @Doctor-Phibes said in What are you watching now?:

                    I just watched Deadpool and Wolverine on a plane. A bit embarrassing as I LOL’d more than once and may also have snorted.

                    It was great, no?

                    Yes, it was hilarious.

                    I was only joking

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                      Mik
                      wrote on 1 Nov 2024, 13:19 last edited by
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                      Just finished Lincoln Lawyer last night. Excellent.

                      “I am fond of pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals.” ~Winston S. Churchill

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                      • M Mik
                        1 Nov 2024, 13:19

                        Just finished Lincoln Lawyer last night. Excellent.

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                        George K
                        wrote on 1 Nov 2024, 13:20 last edited by
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                        @Mik said in What are you watching now?:

                        Just finished Lincoln Lawyer last night. Excellent.

                        Fun, wasn’t it? Def a lighter tone than Bosch.

                        "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08

                        The saying, "Lite is just one damn thing after another," is a gross understatement. The damn things overlap.

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                          Mik
                          wrote on 1 Nov 2024, 13:41 last edited by Mik 11 Jan 2024, 13:42
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                          Yeah, but the stories and characters are sooo good in both.

                          “I am fond of pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals.” ~Winston S. Churchill

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                            George K
                            wrote on 2 Nov 2024, 23:35 last edited by George K 11 Feb 2024, 23:37
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                            Link to video

                            Ever since "The Americans" Kari Russell...

                            And, the fantastic Rufus Sewell.

                            I don't remember much of season 1, so I binged through the first two episodes (at 1.5 speed) today. Subtitles help, of course.

                            Other stars: Allison Janney and Michael McKeon.

                            It's good. REALLY good. International diplomacy, spies, murders, and tons of intrigue. It's gotten very good reviews.

                            "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08

                            The saying, "Lite is just one damn thing after another," is a gross understatement. The damn things overlap.

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                              George K
                              wrote on 5 Nov 2024, 00:30 last edited by
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                              Finished the re-watch of Season 1 of "The Diplomat."

                              Highly recommended. This is not the politics of Jed Bartlett. No idealism, no preaching. Nasty, dirty, lethal and conniving. Plenty of eye candy and some irrelevant subplots, but well worth a look.

                              "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08

                              The saying, "Lite is just one damn thing after another," is a gross understatement. The damn things overlap.

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                                Mik
                                wrote on 5 Nov 2024, 02:10 last edited by
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                                Bucs-Chiefs.

                                “I am fond of pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals.” ~Winston S. Churchill

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                                  Mik
                                  wrote on 5 Nov 2024, 02:16 last edited by
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                                  We’re about to start Diplomat S2.

                                  “I am fond of pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals.” ~Winston S. Churchill

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                                  • M Mik
                                    5 Nov 2024, 02:16

                                    We’re about to start Diplomat S2.

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                                    George K
                                    wrote on 5 Nov 2024, 02:21 last edited by
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                                    @Mik said in What are you watching now?:

                                    We’re about to start Diplomat S2.

                                    I'll dive in tomorrow.

                                    Isn't Rufus Sewell fabulous?

                                    "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08

                                    The saying, "Lite is just one damn thing after another," is a gross understatement. The damn things overlap.

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                                      George K
                                      wrote on 7 Nov 2024, 15:12 last edited by
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                                      The Sandbaggers

                                      The Sandbaggers is a British spy thriller television series created by Ian Mackintosh, about men and women on the front lines of the Cold War. Set contemporaneously with its original broadcast on ITV from 1978 to 1980, The Sandbaggers examines the effect of espionage on the personal and professional lives of British intelligence officers and their American colleagues.

                                      On Amazon Prime.

                                      Each episode stands alone, and is about 50 minutes. If you're not up for a long binge of a 8-10 hour story, this might fit the bill I watched one on Tuesday, and another episode yesterday. Very British, very late 1970s vibe.

                                      Link to video

                                      "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08

                                      The saying, "Lite is just one damn thing after another," is a gross understatement. The damn things overlap.

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                                        George K
                                        wrote on 8 Nov 2024, 23:29 last edited by
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                                        Sandbaggers is very good. Its depiction of spy stuff is very John LeCarre-like. No glamor, just quiet work, budgetary and personal problems.

                                        Episodes are available on YouTube. Check it out. Once you get past the late 1970s vibe, it's fun.

                                        Link to video

                                        "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08

                                        The saying, "Lite is just one damn thing after another," is a gross understatement. The damn things overlap.

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                                          Doctor Phibes
                                          wrote on 10 Nov 2024, 22:14 last edited by Doctor Phibes 11 Oct 2024, 22:15
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                                          Speaking of British shows, I'm currently watching Season 1 of this and enjoying it enormously.

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                                          Not to be taken too seriously. A little reminscent of Luther, if you've seen that.

                                          I was only joking

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