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Finally caught up on Picard. 1 season was 'meh'. The 2nd worse. The 3rd season is the godly re-union of 90s Trek any one who every watched it as a kid will love and I'm not even a Trekie.

eldanielfire wrote: ↑Tue Apr 18, 2023 12:50 pm Finally caught up on Picard. 1 season was 'meh'. The 2nd worse. The 3rd season is the godly re-union of 90s Trek any one who every watched it as a kid will love and I'm not even a Trekie.

My missus is watching the 3rd season now and from what I can tell it is a total nostalgia-fest that doesn't necessarily make sense.

robmatic wrote: ↑Tue Apr 18, 2023 1:19 pm

eldanielfire wrote: ↑Tue Apr 18, 2023 12:50 pm Finally caught up on Picard. 1 season was 'meh'. The 2nd worse. The 3rd season is the godly re-union of 90s Trek any one who every watched it as a kid will love and I'm not even a Trekie.

My missus is watching the 3rd season now and from what I can tell it is a total nostalgia-fest that doesn't necessarily make sense.

The plot is very good and a pretty clever conspiracy story. It's not relying on Nonstalga, though it certainly benefits from continunity and past events and much of the newbies are very likable and integrated into the story.

Its basically Picard and Riker investigating a distress call from Crusher while another plot thread follows another known character, but it isn't revealled at first. Riker's dealing with the death of his kid and running away from his marriage. Picard is desperate to save an old flame in over their head. Eventually they call upon old friends as more and more of this conspiracy is uncovered and the revelations and their implications get more serious. It's not until the 8th or 9th episode any nostalgia-based scenes are actually present. and when it happens it's beautiful.

robmatic wrote: ↑Tue Apr 18, 2023 1:19 pm

eldanielfire wrote: ↑Tue Apr 18, 2023 12:50 pm Finally caught up on Picard. 1 season was 'meh'. The 2nd worse. The 3rd season is the godly re-union of 90s Trek any one who every watched it as a kid will love and I'm not even a Trekie.

My missus is watching the 3rd season now and from what I can tell it is a total nostalgia-fest that doesn't necessarily make sense.

Never been able to get into TNG, and watching Picard basically just to get some VFM from my Prime account. It really has been like "Oh look a TNG crew member!", "Oh look another TNG crew member!", "Oh look another TNG crew member!"

Does seem to pick up a bit in mid-season though, last episode I watched was the one where
Funnily enough I quite enjoyed season 2 which most viewers seemed to dislike

Slick wrote: ↑Mon Apr 17, 2023 9:03 pm Whoever recommended Clarkesons Farm thing, thank you, it’s bloody great.

Just watched the 1st one of the 2nd series and haven’t laughed so much in 40 minutes for a long time

My wife is a farmer's daughter, and we watched a few episodes of season one with farming friends. All of whom loved it.

One comment that sticks in my mind was vis-a-vis Kaleb. Which was that whilst he could be mocked for his narrow horizons and apparent lack of education, he and others like him across the farming world are daily operating a multitude of high value and very complex machines that would baffle most people. Yet they still get mocked as yokels, and talked down to by townies.

weegie01 wrote: ↑Tue Apr 18, 2023 3:16 pm

Slick wrote: ↑Mon Apr 17, 2023 9:03 pm Whoever recommended Clarkesons Farm thing, thank you, it’s bloody great.

Just watched the 1st one of the 2nd series and haven’t laughed so much in 40 minutes for a long time

My wife is a farmer's daughter, and we watched a few episodes of season one with farming friends. All of whom loved it.

One comment that sticks in my mind was vis-a-vis Kaleb. Which was that whilst he could be mocked for his narrow horizons and apparent lack of education, he and others like him across the farming world are daily operating a multitude of high value and very complex machines that would baffle most people. Yet they still get mocked as yokels, and talked down to by townies.

Farming is a tough business. You have to be really good at a diverse bunch of stuff to make it work. Much of this is non academic.

I have a load of farmers in my family. One a couple of farms over from Clarkson. The general sentiment has been that Clarkson's farm has done more for the public understanding of farming than 30 years of Countryfile.

As I have mentioned previously, The Cotswolds has a massive nimby problem with people moving there from the town and failing to grasp that people are actually trying to make a living off the land.

weegie01 wrote: ↑Tue Apr 18, 2023 3:16 pm

Slick wrote: ↑Mon Apr 17, 2023 9:03 pm Whoever recommended Clarkesons Farm thing, thank you, it’s bloody great.

Just watched the 1st one of the 2nd series and haven’t laughed so much in 40 minutes for a long time

My wife is a farmer's daughter, and we watched a few episodes of season one with farming friends. All of whom loved it.

One comment that sticks in my mind was vis-a-vis Kaleb. Which was that whilst he could be mocked for his narrow horizons and apparent lack of education, he and others like him across the farming world are daily operating a multitude of high value and very complex machines that would baffle most people. Yet they still get mocked as yokels, and talked down to by townies.

Yeah that's a shame, because he seems a very happy lad in his small world, much happier than the mockers I would imagine.

FalseBayFC wrote: ↑Sat Apr 22, 2023 5:38 am

Foster's presence is normally a pretty good indicator that the film, series, spidose, whatever, will be good.

She's great. I thought True Detective 1 was outstanding. The next 2 not so much.

FalseBayFC wrote: ↑Sat Apr 22, 2023 5:46 am She's great. I thought True Detective 1 was outstanding. The next 2 not so much.

Yep, series 1 was excellent. I skipped 2 after all the shit reviews it got, and 3 was OK but still not a patch on 1.

Diplomat anyone? At least it’s a change from bloody tv/crime dramas.

We've only just discovered Ghosts. Thoroughly enjoyable wee comedy, only a few episodes left as we've smashed it out.

Jock42 wrote: ↑Sat Apr 22, 2023 8:28 am We've only just discovered Ghosts. Thoroughly enjoyable wee comedy, only a few episodes left as we've smashed it out.

Check out the US version to. The first couple of episodes may need to be pushed through a little, but it has some great storylines and differences. I prefer the UK version, but there are aspects of the US version I'd love to see them introduce in the UK one.

Jock42 wrote: ↑Sat Apr 22, 2023 8:28 am We've only just discovered Ghosts. Thoroughly enjoyable wee comedy, only a few episodes left as we've smashed it out.

Tis great. Would watch Charlotte Ritchie in anything.

Raggs wrote: ↑Sat Apr 22, 2023 8:45 am

Jock42 wrote: ↑Sat Apr 22, 2023 8:28 am We've only just discovered Ghosts. Thoroughly enjoyable wee comedy, only a few episodes left as we've smashed it out.

Check out the US version to. The first couple of episodes may need to be pushed through a little, but it has some great storylines and differences. I prefer the UK version, but there are aspects of the US version I'd love to see them introduce in the UK one.

Will look out for it, cheers.

Jock42 wrote: ↑Sat Apr 22, 2023 8:58 am

Raggs wrote: ↑Sat Apr 22, 2023 8:45 am

Jock42 wrote: ↑Sat Apr 22, 2023 8:28 am We've only just discovered Ghosts. Thoroughly enjoyable wee comedy, only a few episodes left as we've smashed it out.

Check out the US version to. The first couple of episodes may need to be pushed through a little, but it has some great storylines and differences. I prefer the UK version, but there are aspects of the US version I'd love to see them introduce in the UK one.

Will look out for it, cheers.

It's on iPlayer.

GogLais wrote: ↑Sat Apr 22, 2023 8:18 am Diplomat anyone? At least it’s a change from bloody tv/crime dramas.

Loving it, the mix of comedy and political intrigue is ace.

weegie01 wrote: ↑Tue Apr 18, 2023 3:16 pm

Slick wrote: ↑Mon Apr 17, 2023 9:03 pm Whoever recommended Clarkesons Farm thing, thank you, it’s bloody great.

Just watched the 1st one of the 2nd series and haven’t laughed so much in 40 minutes for a long time

My wife is a farmer's daughter, and we watched a few episodes of season one with farming friends. All of whom loved it.

One comment that sticks in my mind was vis-a-vis Kaleb. Which was that whilst he could be mocked for his narrow horizons and apparent lack of education, he and others like him across the farming world are daily operating a multitude of high value and very complex machines that would baffle most people. Yet they still get mocked as yokels, and talked down to by townies.

You could say the same about many servicemen and women. Often mocked for being less educated but often using and maintaining equipment that would baffle the shit out of most people.

Insane_Homer wrote: ↑Wed Apr 26, 2023 2:24 pm

GogLais wrote: ↑Sat Apr 22, 2023 8:18 am Diplomat anyone? At least it’s a change from bloody tv/crime dramas.

Loving it, the mix of comedy and political intrigue is ace.

Watched the first episodes last night. Not convinced yet.

Jock42 wrote: ↑Wed Apr 26, 2023 3:36 pm

Insane_Homer wrote: ↑Wed Apr 26, 2023 2:24 pm

GogLais wrote: ↑Sat Apr 22, 2023 8:18 am Diplomat anyone? At least it’s a change from bloody tv/crime dramas.

Loving it, the mix of comedy and political intrigue is ace.

Watched the first episodes last night. Not convinced yet.

Which one?

Netflix or Alibi (BBC)?

Grandpa wrote: ↑Thu Apr 27, 2023 9:58 am

Jock42 wrote: ↑Wed Apr 26, 2023 3:36 pm

Insane_Homer wrote: ↑Wed Apr 26, 2023 2:24 pm

Loving it, the mix of comedy and political intrigue is ace.

Watched the first episodes last night. Not convinced yet.

Which one?

Netflix or Alibi (BBC)?

Netflix.

Jock42 wrote: ↑Thu Apr 27, 2023 11:28 am

Grandpa wrote: ↑Thu Apr 27, 2023 9:58 am

Jock42 wrote: ↑Wed Apr 26, 2023 3:36 pm
Watched the first episodes last night. Not convinced yet.

Which one?

Netflix or Alibi (BBC)?

Netflix.

Bugger.. was about to start watching the Alibi one... maybe wrong choice...

Grandpa wrote: ↑Thu Apr 27, 2023 1:37 pm

Jock42 wrote: ↑Thu Apr 27, 2023 11:28 am

Grandpa wrote: ↑Thu Apr 27, 2023 9:58 am

Which one?

Netflix or Alibi (BBC)?

Netflix.

Bugger.. was about to start watching the Alibi one... maybe wrong choice...

Tbf I'm only talking about Netflix. The others might be watching the alibi one. I didn't know there was 2 so I apologise if I've confused everyone

Jock42 wrote: ↑Thu Apr 27, 2023 2:54 pm

Grandpa wrote: ↑Thu Apr 27, 2023 1:37 pm

Jock42 wrote: ↑Thu Apr 27, 2023 11:28 am

Netflix.

Bugger.. was about to start watching the Alibi one... maybe wrong choice...

Tbf I'm only talking about Netflix. The others might be watching the alibi one. I didn't know there was 2 so I apologise if I've confused everyone

I meant the Netflix Keri Russell one.

Alibi version set in Barcelona was actually better than expected.

Sandstorm wrote: ↑Thu Apr 27, 2023 4:05 pm Alibi version set in Barcelona was actually better than expected.

It's back in the queue!

Seven Kings Must Die. I know it's a film but it rounds of Tye Last Kingdom. Thought it was a decent way to round it off but I'm gutted it's all done, bar a new book with some short stories. Brunanburh was obviously where all the cash went and it paid off imo.

Jock42 wrote: ↑Thu Apr 27, 2023 9:22 pm Seven Kings Must Die. I know it's a film but it rounds of Tye Last Kingdom. Thought it was a decent way to round it off but I'm gutted it's all done, bar a new book with some short stories.

Read the Warlord series. Cracking read.

Uncle fester wrote: ↑Thu Apr 27, 2023 9:23 pm

Jock42 wrote: ↑Thu Apr 27, 2023 9:22 pm Seven Kings Must Die. I know it's a film but it rounds of Tye Last Kingdom. Thought it was a decent way to round it off but I'm gutted it's all done, bar a new book with some short stories.

Read the Warlord series. Cracking read.

Completed them twice

Jock42 wrote: ↑Thu Apr 27, 2023 9:22 pm Seven Kings Must Die. I know it's a film but it rounds of Tye Last Kingdom. Thought it was a decent way to round it off but I'm gutted it's all done, bar a new book with some short stories. Brunanburh was obviously where all the cash went and it paid off imo.

Poor man’s Vikings.

The wrong place to post this but just watched Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (1979) with Alec Guiness. What a show! Are there any any other mini-series from the same era?

FalseBayFC wrote: ↑Fri Apr 28, 2023 6:53 pm The wrong place to post this but just watched Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (1979) with Alec Guiness. What a show! Are there any any other mini-series from the same era?

Brideshead Revisited?

FalseBayFC wrote: ↑Fri Apr 28, 2023 6:53 pm The wrong place to post this but just watched Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (1979) with Alec Guiness. What a show! Are there any any other mini-series from the same era?

Not from the same era perhaps, but in a similar vein and set in the 70s, I found The Game on Now TV, it's a Cold War thriller series with a great cast, Tom Hughes, Jonathan Aris, Victoria Hamilton, Shaun Dooley, Chole Pirrie, Brian Cox, Paul Ritter.

I'm a sucker for this sort of thing and it didn't disappoint. It was made in 2014 and I've no idea how I missed it at the time or why there was never a second series made.


I've binge-watched Blue Lights this week, I found it easy to like the characters and it was very tense in parts

Tichtheid wrote: ↑Fri Apr 28, 2023 7:55 pmI've binge-watched Blue Lights this week, I found it easy to like the characters and it was very tense in parts

I really enjoyed it as well.

FalseBayFC wrote: ↑Fri Apr 28, 2023 6:53 pm The wrong place to post this but just watched Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (1979) with Alec Guiness. What a show! Are there any any other mini-series from the same era?

Watch the follow up, 'Smiley's People'

Grandpa wrote: ↑Fri Apr 28, 2023 7:44 pm

FalseBayFC wrote: ↑Fri Apr 28, 2023 6:53 pm The wrong place to post this but just watched Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (1979) with Alec Guiness. What a show! Are there any any other mini-series from the same era?

Brideshead Revisited?

Thanks will give it a go.

Tichtheid wrote: ↑Fri Apr 28, 2023 7:55 pm

FalseBayFC wrote: ↑Fri Apr 28, 2023 6:53 pm The wrong place to post this but just watched Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (1979) with Alec Guiness. What a show! Are there any any other mini-series from the same era?

Not from the same era perhaps, but in a similar vein and set in the 70s, I found The Game on Now TV, it's a Cold War thriller series with a great cast, Tom Hughes, Jonathan Aris, Victoria Hamilton, Shaun Dooley, Chole Pirrie, Brian Cox, Paul Ritter.

I'm a sucker for this sort of thing and it didn't disappoint. It was made in 2014 and I've no idea how I missed it at the time or why there was never a second series made.


I've binge-watched Blue Lights this week, I found it easy to like the characters and it was very tense in parts

Thanks man.

tabascoboy wrote: ↑Sat Apr 29, 2023 6:31 am

FalseBayFC wrote: ↑Fri Apr 28, 2023 6:53 pm The wrong place to post this but just watched Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (1979) with Alec Guiness. What a show! Are there any any other mini-series from the same era?

Watch the follow up, 'Smiley's People'

OK cool. Found it. Thats my next week sorted.

FalseBayFC wrote: ↑Sat Apr 29, 2023 7:32 am

Grandpa wrote: ↑Fri Apr 28, 2023 7:44 pm

FalseBayFC wrote: ↑Fri Apr 28, 2023 6:53 pm The wrong place to post this but just watched Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (1979) with Alec Guiness. What a show! Are there any any other mini-series from the same era?

Brideshead Revisited?

Thanks will give it a go.

I watched it when I was quite young and enjoyed it... not seen it since the 80s. Was one of the first big roles for Jeremy Irons... but Anthony Andrews stole the show...