[OT] The TV SHOW Thread: Watch, Discuss and Have Fun! No Open Spoilers!!

[helraizer]

Any recommendation of Sci-fi based show??

westworld.....

 

[shahbakht]

Damn, it was hard to find a poster for this series. Got one in Arabic. Weird.

Anyhow, this was an anthology series by the indie filmmaker who popularised mumblecore: Joe Swanberg. Eight episodes, eight vignettes about modern love and relationships in Chicago. I really like stories about modern romance practices and how it is probably the most complicated relationships have been in history. Marriage as a means of finding love is a relatively new concept. In the olden days it was all about politics and making the right connections. But now (and more accurately in the late 20th century onwards), mostly in the west, it is supposed to be about finding the love of your life. That has presented interesting psychological insights into how humans perceive love.

This series is pretty short, mostly fun and a nice look at young and old, straight or otherwise, relationships in this day and age. Each episode has a couple at its center and themes like long term marriage, making choices between security and passion in the relationship, how someone changes for another person, and in one particular episode: threesomes, are explored. It does so in a light, fun and engaging way. The stories stand alone perfectly well, and characters from other stories pop up sometimes in other episodes, but they are mostly independent. The cast is terrific. I guess that the reason so many actors agreed to do this was because it was a short commitment, mostly one episode 30 minutes long. Orlanda Bloom even gives a great goofily funny performance here.

In summary: a nice, light, fun, often poignant look at modern relationships.

P.S. Malin Akerman. Wow. She is a beaut.

 

[cobby]

Westworld Seems like the best thing HBO created after a long time , a show that opens fantasy for Sci fi lovers its a treat to watch

and for the old classic movie lovers (like me) , this show will also have that cult following for years to come

 

[puppet]

Strain s03e06

Spoiler: show

zack bc pgal ka bacha :fp2: pata ni konsa master control kr rha he sab ko ye kutton k jesay idhr udar bhagne lagay hovay hien bc k bacahy :fp2:

 

[puppet]

Strain s03e06

Spoiler: show

lol baba jawan ho giya :crazy:

 

[assasin42o]

Luke Cage - 2016
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I am not a comic reader, so my review is solely based upon the TV-show from Netflix. I'll start off with one word, the show is OVER-RATED. Story being caught up with a number of loopholes, and infinite amount of things that would not happen in real life, if I was a superhuman.

First of all, only a retard would go unmasked to fix this horrid world, wearing just a hood, thinking that it would keep him from all the barrages of troubles it would get to him. The guy played Luke Cage, lacked acting skills, I can count his facial expressions on my finger tips. Diamondback was a very good villain, better than the hero. On one hand Mr. Luke wanted to live life as a normal man, and on the other hand he didn't mind being on the headlines almost throughout the TV show.

Nothing in this show I haven't seen before, and certainly not an 8.3 worthy on imdb. I don't care if its comics are jaw-dropping.

I could write a huge review but don't have time for that. Guys, save your time. 6.5/10

 

[Nabeel]

Any recommendation of Sci-fi based show??

Sci-Fi Shows that I have watched with personal rating.

Battlestar Galactica 10/10
Stranger Things 9/10
Firefly 8/10 (Discontinued show but still worth watching)
Stargate SG1 8/10
Stargate Atlantis 8/10
Stargate Universe 6/10
Fringe 6/10
Continuum 6/10
The 100 - 5/10

 

[Spartan 117]

So finally watched Stranger Things. Didn't know that I would spend the whole night watching it in one go. The phrase 'Glued to the TV' could never have been more truer. Amazing series.

Will post full review soon.

 

[Spartan 117]

Stranger Things Season 1 (2016)

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Stranger Things is a Netflix original series about a disappearance of a boy in a small town, and the efforts of his family and friends in order to find him, in the midst of strange events. This show's popularity really blew up after its release this year. It was everywhere, and I finally got around to watching it, and to see what all the big fuss was about. And well, the hype is real.

I'll be very honest, I don't think I have ever seen a show that got me hooked so badly, so quickly, and maintained that interest throughout with extreme consistency. I started it after midnight, with a plan of watching a couple of episodes that night (Working Day, had to get up early), and continuing the rest next day. But instead of that, I stayed up till morning and completed it in one go. It literally glued me to the TV.

Now, the thing that was most prevalent in hooking me to this show, at least at the start anyway, was the setting. It hit all the right points for me considering I have some deep inner love for this even though I haven't watched that much from the era:

• Small homey town in a 1980s setting. Check.
• Children as the leads. Check.
• Mystery in the town. Check.
• Government doing shadey stuff. Check.
• Music that cements it all. Check.

Of course, the setting alone is not enough. And boy oh boy did this show did a fine job in executing it.


The characters were great. I loved them. The kids, the adults, and the teens, all of the main ones were awesome. Reminded me of Firefly in the sense that even the least likable main character was still someone I really liked. The actors did a splendid job portraying them. Winona Ryder was great as this mom who lost her son. David Harbour, who I have always seen in secondary roles, and mostly negative roles at that, was awesome as the chief, and he should really do more roles as the hero. The standout for me was Millie Bobby Brown, who plays as Eleven (El). This girl was OUTSTANDING. And her relationship with Mike and the other kids, and the way it progressed, was probably my favourite thing in the show.

The pacing was just perfect. No wonder I couldn't stop watching it. Perfect binge watch material. Each episode had enough suspense, mystery and new questions, reveals/releases, and cliffhangers, that it felt fast as opposed to the usual slow burn mystery type media goes for, and kept me on the hook, wanting for more.

The story itself was really good. There are like 3-4 main arcs happening i.e The kids, The Chief, The Mom and The Teens, perfectly intertwined with each other, progressing properly as the episodes goes on, and finely blended with each other. And amidst all the chaos that slowly kept building on, the show managed to put in these heartwarming/emotional scenes that hit you right in the feels. There are only eight episodes, but it was amazing how the show was able to make it all feel meaty and full-filling. Something that I have experienced quite rarely, since in most cases you are left wanting more, even if the show is awesome. So extra props to the show for that.

The music was so enthralling. It perfectly conveyed the feel of this setting that the creators of the show were going for, as they themselves are big fans of the 1980s era and wanted to make something that pays homages to tons of things in that time, as well as make it feel fresh and exciting. The show also had really good cinematography. It looked really good.

As for flaws, I really don't have any major or big flaws that brought the show down for me considerably or anything like that. Only nitpicks that kept it from being flawless or perfect in my eyes, like there were a couple of scenes (One in particular) that felt like they didn't fit properly considering the otherwise awesome flow, which in turn made those scenes standout more. Still, they weren't bad or anything, just didn't felt like they flowed properly. And somethings weren't given more time in the end. Also, a bit more Government side, just a bit more, would have been nice.

In the end, as you can tell, I adored this show. Still can't stop thinking about it, especially the music. It is stuck in my head for two days now. I had never heard about The Duffer Brothers (Creators of the show) before, and now I will never forget them. Major MAJOR Kudos to them both for creating this show. I so can't wait for the next season. And of course, I highly recommend it.

9.5/10

Blog Post Link: http://reviewsreactor.blogspot.com/2016/10/stranger-things-2016-tv-series-review.html

 

[cobby]

Westworld , after a long time a show that keep me waiting for Monday to come , last time a show did that was GOT .

I should have binge watch it , should have not watched the pilot waited for it to end

 

[Spartan 117]

Westworld , after a long time a show that keep me waiting for Monday to come , last time a show did that was GOT .

I should have binge watch it , should have not watched the pilot waited for it to end

That's why I'm waiting for the season to be over.

 

[Spartan 117]

Binged watched HBO's 'The Night Of' today. Seeing how the story revolves around a Pakistani guy of 23 years old (My age), living with his family in a muslim community there, in average conditions, somehow made it more connectable.

John Turturro made this show for me though. What an amazing performance.

 

[gamer11]

Started Battlestar Galactica.

Loving it so far. Great characters, amazing set up, nice visuals, good acting. Let's see where it goes from here.

In love with Tricia Helfer and especially Katee Sackhoff. Starbuck is a badass character.

so finished the series? how was it for u at end of s03 n so on then

 

[puppet]

Strain s03e08

Spoiler: show

lol that was something better in this season , the ancients unleashed :tv: , but that bomb? will they survive ?

 

[shahbakht]

so finished the series? how was it for u at end of s03 n so on then

Unfortunately life got in the way and I have not been able to continue it after 104. But it is on my to watch list, my intrigue is still there.

 

[puppet]

Strain S03E09
wtf is going on why dont they end it already :fp2:

 

[ammarzubair]

who has seen Halt and Catch Fire?

 

[Spartan 117]

The Night Of (2016)

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The Nigh Of is a mini-series from HBO and it's about a guy who, on one night, finds himself in a very sticky situation when the girl he was with ends up dead and he becomes the main suspect. From a glance, this might look like another murder mystery type show, but in actuality, it is more about being in this situation, and how the system is flawed.

In usual HBO fashion, the pacing of the show is slow, but the good kind. Everything takes its time and lets you soak it all in. The tension slowly creeps up on you during crucial moments, and builds and builds, putting you on the edge of your seat, without rushing anything. Since there are only eight episodes, there isn't a moment of boredom to be found, even if things slow down to a great deal.

From crime-scene to police stations and trials, everything feels laid out to a great degree of detail. People are simply doing there job, going about their business while the protagonist finds himself in this situation. It all felt natural. No ones fully evil, or fully good. They are all flawed, like people are, which is something I really liked about this show. Another aspect that made it feel natural, and real, was how unceremonious it felt at times. Going into detail would lead to spoiler territory so I'll stop.

There are a lot of characters, and the performances from the cast were great all around. Riz Ahmed did a terrific job as this average 23 year old Pakistani student who gets trapped in this situation. You feel for him, and the show does a good job of showing what something like this can do to you. Standout performance for me though was from John Turturro, who plays the low level lawyer. He was simply OUTSTANDING. I felt more for him than the protagonist, that's how good he was. It was also great to see my boys Omar Little (aka Michael Kenneth) and Bodey (aka JD Williams) back in an HBO show, the Wire feeling is always welcomed.

The show looked beautiful. Great cinematography. The OST was nice.

Overall, it's a great mini-series that I would definitely recommend. It unsettles you. This rings true for you more when you put yourself in the shoes of the protagonist. Only eight episodes so it won't take long to finish.

8.5/10

Blog Post Link: http://reviewsreactor.blogspot.com/2016/10/the-night-of-2016-tv-series-review-mini.html

 

[puppet]

strain finale
bc inhon ne ni khatam karna ye show :fp2:
but this episode was so good but at the same time zack kanjar happens :fp1:

 

[Spartan 117]

Kinda spoilers for Stranger Things, so putting under spoilers tab:

Spoiler: show

So I saw this tweet and I did a fanboy scream.
This pretty much confirms that all of the kids will be back for season 2, which is just what I wanted, especially Eleven.