bounceswoosh
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Without spoiling too much - things didn't progress as you would have thought. And I think it's still funny, but it also brings in some pretty powerful gender/relationship dynamics and questions.
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What to watch? (need streaming series suggestions)
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Without spoiling too much - things didn't progress as you would have thought. And I think it's still funny, but it also brings in some pretty powerful gender/relationship dynamics and questions.
va_deb
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
We gave up cable and went to streaming as well via Roku. When it's both of us we tend to like procedural-esque shows. We often have a hard time finding shows we both like equally well, and recently found a few on Netflix we like a lot.
Battle Creek -- as close to a "dramedy" as you can get. Lol funny, great dialogue, interesting characters (slick big city FBI agent played by Josh Duhamel [sp?] gets transferred to little old Battle Creek where he has to work with an opposite in every way local detective). Love the interplay between the two guys. Very interesting / not your usual cop drama storylines. Kal Penn also in it.
American Odyssey -- we both thought Homeland-esque but better than the last couple seasons of Homeland. Set mostly in Middle East and then North Africa, along with NY. Very strong female lead -- and more compelling than Carrie became in later seasons.
Downside (or upside if you worry about binging too much): Both only lasted for one season. Lots of online hate comments from fans of both when the shows were cancelled with hope that Netflix would pick them up.
Bloodline on Netflix just released its second season. Kind of a dark family drama set in the Florida Keys, but the darkness of the plotlines are nicely balanced by the gorgeous scenery. All the characters are well-casted. Love the actor who was the coach on Friday Night Lights. Think we may even like season 2 better than season 1.
We also both like House of Cards -- first two seasons more than the last two.
Battle Creek -- as close to a "dramedy" as you can get. Lol funny, great dialogue, interesting characters (slick big city FBI agent played by Josh Duhamel [sp?] gets transferred to little old Battle Creek where he has to work with an opposite in every way local detective). Love the interplay between the two guys. Very interesting / not your usual cop drama storylines. Kal Penn also in it.
American Odyssey -- we both thought Homeland-esque but better than the last couple seasons of Homeland. Set mostly in Middle East and then North Africa, along with NY. Very strong female lead -- and more compelling than Carrie became in later seasons.
Downside (or upside if you worry about binging too much): Both only lasted for one season. Lots of online hate comments from fans of both when the shows were cancelled with hope that Netflix would pick them up.
Bloodline on Netflix just released its second season. Kind of a dark family drama set in the Florida Keys, but the darkness of the plotlines are nicely balanced by the gorgeous scenery. All the characters are well-casted. Love the actor who was the coach on Friday Night Lights. Think we may even like season 2 better than season 1.
We also both like House of Cards -- first two seasons more than the last two.
surfsnowgirl
Banned
Good for you on giving up cable. We did this in February and haven't looked back.
We really enjoyed battle creek , too bad it didn't hang around but it's good to know season 1 is in there.
We also liked backstrom with rain wilson which also got cancelled, not sure if that one is available for streaming.
We really enjoyed battle creek , too bad it didn't hang around but it's good to know season 1 is in there.
We also liked backstrom with rain wilson which also got cancelled, not sure if that one is available for streaming.
bounceswoosh
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
I'm currently addicted to Once Upon A Time.
Jenny
Angel Diva
Funny, I did too! I really liked the size of the cordless phone handset.
DanniAB
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
I thought the exact same thing! The clothes are horrendous - but in the 90's - it was normal!
surfsnowgirl
Banned
I just re-watched Fatal Attraction last night and while I think its a spectacular movie I kept looking at Anne Archer and Glenn Close's hair going wow that's some big hair.
surfsnowgirl
Banned
I will reply in the new giving up cable thread
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Jenny
Angel Diva
tinymoose
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
I'm still trying to figure out how I feel about it. Like yay, it's not forever ending with Mulder dying on a bridge... but Carter said he was going to tie up loose ends in season 10 and instead he broke them up, made more loose ends, and addressed next to nothing of the William stuff sooooo.... lol I'm a little hesitant that he won't just make everything worse. haha
VickiK
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
Set in the late 18th century, Poldark is a gentleman who returns to Cornwall after serving in the English army in the War of Independence with America. His father passed away before his return, having left him the house, a farm, an old abandoned copper mine, and little money. His lady love got engaged to his wealthy cousin who lives nearby. While he's matured past his youthful bad boy self, now he has been exposed to American ideas that all men are created equal, which again frequently puts him at odds with polite society.
Gorgeous scenery, and the leading man is very easy on the eyes. Good drama, good acting. If you like Masterpiece Theatre, and enjoy period piece dramas, check it out.
Gorgeous scenery, and the leading man is very easy on the eyes. Good drama, good acting. If you like Masterpiece Theatre, and enjoy period piece dramas, check it out.
Jenny
Angel Diva
Since the other discussion of X Files was in this thread . . . @tinymoose, what do you think of this latest version? I am not impressed. Can't see most of it, apparently they have no budget for lighting, and I have no idea what's going on. Do NOT like the revelation in the first episode. Also not happy with Skinner.
