I haven't finished my exams yet but I'm procrastinating on ATARnotes while im on a study break haha
I recommend "The Office", it's really funny, you'll have a great time watching it :) !
-Game of Thrones. Easily the best TV show.
- Black Books
- The IT Crowd
- Broadchurch. Loved this. Can't wait for season 3.
I want to watch The 100 and Vikings on my break so will see how I like them. :)
I've tried Daredevil, The Defenders, Suits and Orange is the New Black, but just couldn't get into them. Enjoyed a fair few of the episodes, but they just don't have the wow factor that makes me really interested and keen to binge watch or anything.
oooh i could never get into Game of Thrones; bit weird considering I watch Outlander, but it was far too gory - i barely got through the first episode. maybe another time! what are the last three you mentioned about?Black Books and the IT Crowd are UK comedy shows, Broadchurch is a murder mystery drama thing! It has David Tennant. I love it because it's not just solving one murder each episode and repeating the same structure - it follows this one murder and other things going on at the same time. Can't say much without giving it away haha but gosh it's good!
yea it's alright about the shows you can't get into - at the end of the day, it's all about personal preference.
do you have exams now? if so, good luck!!!
As promised (@NSW meet-up people) the AN TV Show discussion and recommendations thread! If you're bored after finishing exams (or just procrastinating) maybe some of these shows will be great for you to watch.
- Outlander: put simply, this show is about a woman who time travels through some stones in Scotland, and is transported back in time to the 1740s, when she originally was in the 1940s.
This is veeeeery different from what I usually watch, but it's great. A thing to note is that although the characters are fictional, many of the events aren't, and the way they are portrayed is quite accurate which is a plus! It's been compared to Game of Thrones, because it's quite gory in some places, and there are many sex scenes. This show is quite easy to get hooked on, but it's a lot harder to watch a ton in one sitting, especially because the episodes are long. There's 2 seasons, currently in the 3rd, with 13 episodes per season, running for about 50 mins for a regular one and 1.5 hours for a special feature. I rate this an 8/10.
The Thick of It is hands down the best comedy out there. It centres around the department of social affairs in the UK, and basically follows them as they stuff up everything and get destroyed by the communications director by the government. Sounds shit, actually great"I’ve got a to-do list here that’s longer than a fucking Leonard Cohen song"
oooh i could never get into Game of Thrones; bit weird considering I watch Outlander, but it was far too gory - i barely got through the first episode. maybe another time! what are the last three you mentioned about?I found the first season of game of thrones very difficult to get into - watched first 5 episodes, then didn't watch the rest for another year! The first season is quite expositional, because they have so many characters, plots and context to establish. But after I pushed through, hands down is now my favourite show. I'd give it another go!!
"I’ve got a to-do list here that’s longer than a fucking Leonard Cohen song"
Love the Thick of It. Brothers got me into it. So hilarious haha
The original Top Gear is a guilty pleasure.
The original Top Gear is a guilty pleasure. Few things have made me laugh more.Are we the same person? I'll +1 those recommendations! :)
Doc Martin is another good one (and currently on iView!).
Are we the same person? I'll +1 those recommendations! :)
Personally, I find Doc Martin a guilty pleasure :P
Psycho Pass Season 1: Season 2 is a write-off, don't watch it, it doesn't add to this show at all and just plain terrible. I would just watch the okayish movie instead. This was the show that got me into a phase of "looking up dark things like books, shows, music, etc". This show will make you question the reliance of technology, but also the way of how justice can be enforced in the world. What do you do with a criminal who can't be tried by the justice system? => Is the best way to describe this show.
I actually really liked season 2 as a philosophical piece, moreso than season 1, and I reckon the villain was a bit more compelling and realistic. The writing for the season was nowhere near as good as 1, with a much better development and portrayal of every other character, but I still reckon it has its moments.Nah, the moments are not worth watching Season 2 regardless. I'm like the opposite on the villain comment there were too many loopholes with the villain in season 2. It was like they were trying to do Season 1 but in less episodes.
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Tbh I don't think there's much I can really recommend that hasn't already been put up. But, if anyone here has YouTube red (and if you don't, it's really easy to get it for essentially-free [in the sense that it doesn't last forever like a subscription technically does, you will pay nothing] by promo codes if you give it a Google), wholly recommend:
-Lifeline (series in which there's a company that can see your death 33 days before it happens, and can prevent it for a price)
-Game Lab (MythBusters, but based on video games instead of urban legends)
Also random anime if anyone's nerdy enough to want the list. :P
Also, the actor was the same one who played Lord Farquaad sooooo....TIL
Nah, the moments are not worth watching Season 2 regardless. I'm like the opposite on the villain comment there were too many loopholes with the villain in season 2. It was like they were trying to do Season 1 but in less episodes.
That being said I'm curious about your list. If your too embarrassed with your suggestions, you can always PM them to me 8).
I said I'd go to Stranger Things next but I got distracted with Suits. I've nearly finished the first season and I'm really enjoying it! But the whole thing is founded on a lie and it makes me soooo anxious so I have to take breaks consistently lol
Just finished the first season of The Crown the other day. Conflicted about it. All the characters are so detestable, which I find a little frustrating. I couldn't help but spend a lot of it wondering why we persist with a royal family, but that's another thing.
I also found Winston Churchill a bit hard to hack. The performance wasn't very convincing. I think they probably pushed too hard to highlight the personal flaws of Churchill, and in particular to underline the fact that his second PM'ship was largely a failure. Also, the actor was the same one who played Lord Farquaad sooooo....
Despite all this, the sets were absolutely gorgeous and the scenery amazing, which almost made up for it.
I’m so happy to see a few people recommending anime. I thought that I was alone in my obsession with anime.
The Adventures of Merlin? Anyone?
Avatar: The Last Airbender and Legend of Korra (Close to my heart srsly xD)
The Adventures of Merlin? Anyone?
Avatar: The Last Airbender and Legend of Korra (Close to my heart srsly xD)
Zankyou no Terror (Obscure but powerful imo)
Eh, yes, and eh.
Could just be me, but I had some trouble with Merlin. First season was great, don't get me wrong, but it became such a struggle to try and keep going after that. :S
And Zankyou no Terror was alright, but the plot seemed really sluggish, with confusing characters (one second he likes there, then he's threatening her life, then he gives up everything for her? eh?), and my GOD why were the characters so white when it's set in Tokyo? D:
Hasn't been mentioned yet but I've started watching it not too long- Sense8 on Netflix is very good :)surprised you don't like B99, it definitely isn't the most serious show but given you like Master of none .... both do a good albeit at times cringey job with social matters imo. I guess the characters in B99 are somewhat ehh except Jake and Amy. There is not much of a storyline iirc but a few plot lines which run through the seasons.
I've heard good stuff from friends about The Good Place, and I've watched a couple of episodes of Brooklyn 99. I like comedy, but I don't find Brooklyn 99 very engaging because it's an adult deliberately acting like a childish dick which isn't genuine humour in my opinion (I'm willing to give the show another crack to see if the character development and storyline progresses).
Hasn't been mentioned yet but I've started watching it not too long- Sense8 on Netflix is very good :)
I've heard good stuff from friends about The Good Place, and I've watched a couple of episodes of Brooklyn 99. I like comedy, but I don't find Brooklyn 99 very engaging because it's an adult deliberately acting like a childish dick which isn't genuine humour in my opinion (I'm willing to give the show another crack to see if the character development and storyline progresses).
Hasn't been mentioned yet but I've started watching it not too long- Sense8 on Netflix is very good :)
I've heard good stuff from friends about The Good Place, and I've watched a couple of episodes of Brooklyn 99. I like comedy, but I don't find Brooklyn 99 very engaging because it's an adult deliberately acting like a childish dick which isn't genuine humour in my opinion (I'm willing to give the show another crack to see if the character development and storyline progresses).
surprised you don't like B99, it definitely isn't the most serious show but given you like Master of none .... both do a good albeit at times cringey job with social matters imo. I guess the characters in B99 are somewhat ehh except Jake and Amy. There is not much of a storyline iirc but a few plot lines which run through the seasons.
The Crown on Netflix is also very good. Thought I would hated considering;
a) I hate historical fiction and
b) I'm not the biggest fan of the monarchy
However, I am finding it quite enjoyable. The acting is incredible, and they all look very similar to the people that they are playing, which I appreciate. Though of course, I'm not taking anything depicted at face value, it does appear to be, for the most part quite well researched, and rather than focusing on fictional, yet explosive plot details (keep in mind I'm only on the first season, so can't comment on the second where pretty sure they delve into unverified, though probable stories of affairs), like many other shows about the royal family, it is a lot more character driven. I do wonder though whether they are being a bit too kind to some members of the royal family, in particular Queen Elizabeth. Maybe its just my innate distrust of the monarchy talking aha, but I think she's coming off quite well in this show aha.
Overall, I recommend :) Though it would probably be better to go into it with some understanding of the basic history of the royal family in the 20th century, as it can sometimes get a bit confusing. You don't need to know that much, but a bit about the abdication of Edward VIII wouldn't go a miss :)
I love watching TV shows and finding some new good ones! Some of my ultimate favourites right now vv
Outlander: It's already been mentioned but I love this show so much!! Made me fall in love with historical dramas and movies + Jamie Fraser is A+ good-looking!
Riverdale: Someone already said this show was over-rated and I agree too, but once you start watching, you honestly get hooked. All episodes are on Netflix so you don't have to scour the internet for them.
Skam: Norwegian teen drama show WHICH IS SO GOOD. Every season is about a different main character and it explores a bunch of topics like sexual violence, religion, sexuality, mental illness, teenage relationships etc. It's so good and the character development is amazing.
Good Morning Call: Japanese teen drama show which is on Netflix. I don't usually watch Japanese dramas but this one's pretty cute and the acting's not that bad. It's based on a manga and all two seasons are on NF.
i definitely get you on brooklyn nine-nine. the first few episodes are a bit cringey, but once you push through it's worth it - brooklyn nine-nine is definitely one of my favourite shows.B99 is one show that actually mainntains quality if not gets better along the seasons. I recently just finished the 2nd half of season 4 and the avaliable episodes of season 5.
^^^^^ this is a pretty good description of brooklyn nine-nine (although i love all the characters)
yaaaassss outlander. so good.
where can you watch skam?? it's been recommended so many times (not here, but tumblr hypes it up a lot) and it sounds awesome.
B99 is one show that actually mainntains quality if not gets better along the seasons. I recently just finished the 2nd half of season 4 and the avaliable episodes of season 5.
Fav characters?
also someone recommend me something, idealling something with episode lengths 20-30mins. If it's 40-45mins I'm unlikely to watch unless it's on the level of breaking bad/suits
B99 is one show that actually mainntains quality if not gets better along the seasons. I recently just finished the 2nd half of season 4 and the avaliable episodes of season 5.
Fav characters?
also someone recommend me something, idealling something with episode lengths 20-30mins. If it's 40-45mins I'm unlikely to watch unless it's on the level of breaking bad/suits
yes!! i need to catch up with the latest season of outlander LOL i've been dedicating most of my time to riverdale haha
i usually watch skam on dailymotion! if you type in the season and episode into google, dailymotion links usually come up w/ english subtitles. i also stream it with links from --removed-- tumblr post
Damn, you are convincing me to give B99 another crack :P
The Good Place's on Netflix episodes are 20-30 minutes long (I've never watched it though).
definitely agree. b99 has only gotten better, and i'm always so excited to see new episodes!whoops sorry for the double negative I said " I'm unlikely to watch unless it's on the level of breaking bad/suits" ;)
my favourite character is probably jake, followed by holt.
i'm just about to go into the office (always freezes when i try to watch it?? don't know why) and parks and rec. i've heard good things about them so maybe you can try those out?
also: why is suits so bad?? love that show. a bit cringey at times because harvey and mike say stuff where i'm just "ugh" but yea. some characters get annoying but i love the character development in most!
thank you so much!!
yayayayayayay go b99!
Damn, you are convincing me to give B99 another crack :PThe Good Place is actually always recommended for me on Netflix
The Good Place's on Netflix episodes are 20-30 minutes long (I've never watched it though).
also someone recommend me something, idealling something with episode lengths 20-30mins. If it's 40-45mins I'm unlikely to watch unless it's on the level of breaking bad/suits
If you haven't seen them, I'd highly recommend all of Community, Parks & Rec, Silicon Valley, BoJack Horseman, Nathan for You and Vice Principals.I've seen:
It seems most people here are using Netflix? Is anyone using Stan or SBS on Demand?
My Suits update: Final episode of season 4. Currently writing a Suits/HSC Legal Studies guide! My binge is worthwhile! ;)
yea pretty much! i tried sbs on demand for brooklyn nine-nine, but it was super laggy and low quality so i gave up there.
excited to read the guide you're writing!
Does anyone watch The Good Doctor here? I have to say, I don't really watch medical shows, but the premise of an autistic doctor/surgeon appealed to me.
One episode in, and I was hooked. I think it's such a brilliantly written and acted show that treats the subject of autism quite sensitively. Freddie Highmore plays the good doctor in question, Dr. Shaun Murphy, with realism and skill. It's one of the best shows I saw in 2017, and I'm sure it will be just as good this year.
Curious to hear other's thoughts on this show. :)
I like the premise, although I wonder whether it does have a positive impact on the way people view autism. It really centres on the idea that he has a "special power" of intellect because of his autism, which doesn't really do much for helping foster an understanding of people with autism who are not intellectual advanced as the main character is here (by far the majority of those with ASD are not). I dunno, it's hard to say and I really don't know enough about this topic to make a good contribution to this discussion, but something about it makes me just think it's not a great way to deal with ASD. Like it's great that there's something with ASD being celebrated as a character in such a popular show, but I wonder whether it is that sensitive.
Recommending Riverdale as a good show to binge watch. Not saying it's good per se - plot is so contrived and cringey at times, especially the second season so far - but the cliffhangers and suspense keeps you watching out of either curiosity or obligation (lol).I kinda watched it under heavy influence from one of my friends and found it ok (nothing great, i didn't even finish S1) and basically what you described I also felt plot progression was way too slow and too easy to read.
Defs recommend if you need to kill some time!!
I probably spend more time looking for something to watch on netflix than actually watching :'(
Recommending Riverdale as a good show to binge watch. Not saying it's good per se - plot is so contrived and cringey at times, especially the second season so far - but the cliffhangers and suspense keeps you watching out of either curiosity or obligation (lol).
Defs recommend if you need to kill some time!!
Who has been watching "You" on netflix?
Who has been watching "You" on netflix?
Found it so creepy that I didn't finish the last 20 minutes of the first episode. Found Penn Badgely narrating voice uncomfortable and chilling. I may revisit it though.I reckon it's worth to at least finish the first episode but definitely not a show everyone will like imo.
Everyone should watch Chilling adventures of Sabrina.
OMG, I just finished it like 2 days ago and legit have no words. The show was 'creepy' but somehow all the psychological thrill kept making me watch episode after episode until I finished it. Yet again, the last episode made me question the purpose of the show.I'm only on episode 4 right now so I'll reserve too much judgment but so far I've found it to be great - right now i'm thinking 10 episodes is not enough and from what I've read there will be another season . Obviously, the creepy aspect of it can become uncomfortable at times and also those occasional cringe moments.
recommending crazy ex-girlfriend - such an amazing show with a super simple plotline and fantastic musical theatre inspired songs. it tackles serious issues eg. depression, but still super hilarious!!
Web series recommendations !Aunty Donna is hilarious 😂
Glennridge Secondary College - Sketch series following students at Glennridge
Anyone watching season 2 of "You"? It came out last night on Netflix.
Last episode of The Mandalorian out today!Can someone please explain to me why it's called The Mandalorian when it's Star Wars?
I am! It's lowkey reminding me of season 2 of insatiable but like more dramatic and less comedic, the whole "I am a good person" thing is consistent in both storiesI haven't seen insatiable so can't comment too much on that.
I told myself i wouldn't watch "You" but then promptly decided I had to watch it and IMO its good, I think its cause its very different to like literally everything else on Netflix (is Dexter on Netflix??) I haven't finished season 2 which is what i'll be doing tonight 8)How did you find it? I watched both seasons when they came out and found it to be some of the best stuff on Netflix. Also i don't think Dexter is on netflix.
How did you find it? I watched both seasons when they came out and found it to be some of the best stuff on Netflix. Also i don't think Dexter is on netflix.
Also, I know most people use Netflix but I also got Stan recently has anyone had any experience with this? Any recommendations?
I'm finding Witcher, Kath & Kim and Diagnosis Murder to be such good iso watching at the mo, what is everyone else watching? ^-^Rewatching Broadchurch on SBS on demand. It's my fav series, and rewatching it I forgot how much I LOOOOVED it
Rewatching Broadchurch on SBS on demand. It's my fav series, and rewatching it I forgot how much I LOOOOVED it
https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/program/broadchurch
What has everyone been on lately?
What has everyone been on lately?Been watching Shetland, upon K888's recommendation!
What has everyone been on lately?
Got myself a free month of Stan and binged 'Normal People' two weekends ago! Has anyone else watched it?haven't seen it, but have heard that it is good. How did you find it?
Been watching Shetland, upon K888's recommendation!how is that?
Also waiting for Babysitters Club to be released on Netflix <3
Watched the final episodes of Rick and Morty for season 4 a while back. Totally worth the wait ;DI still haven't watched any season 4 Rick and Morty (seen all 1-3) but looking forward to when I do
Been watching Shetland, upon K888's recommendation!One of us, one of us, one of us.
Also waiting for Babysitters Club to be released on Netflix <3
The Babysitter's Club dropped yesterday and I've already watched half of the season and it really does a good job of adapting the books to a modern world imo!The BSC was one of my favourite series in primary school! Very cool to see it being adapted to TV once again :)
There are many cool shows on NetflixAgreed. Finished the entire season of Julie and the Phantoms recently!