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Tv Box sets thread again - recommendation pls
"Just finished The Killing liked it a lot but not really the last season as much. Breaking Bad, Homeland done Was going to do Luther or The Wire next - can you tell me which one is best of the two?"
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Manuel wrote: ↑10 Jan 2026, 11:12MaryMillingtonsGhost wrote: ↑10 Jan 2026, 10:58Manuel wrote: ↑10 Jan 2026, 10:22 The Night Manager 1 is some of the best TV I've seen, so was very much looking forward to series 2 but so far it's not done it to me. For a start the 'baddies' are just not convincing, where in series 1 the worst man in the world Roper and his cronies were brilliant, also in this one Pine has got an 'in' way too easily. Hopefully it will get better but not holding my breath. Shame.Agree with all that Manny.
The second series is all a little too 'convenient' for my liking. I'll stick with it though.
Have read somewhere that a third series is likely, so like many other series I suspect we'll end up with the law of diminishing returns. Hopefully not.Series 3 has been confirmed.
I would also agree with that so far but only 2 episodes in. I think Roper makes an appearance soon .
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Shropshire_Iron wrote: ↑09 Jan 2026, 15:45 Trailer Park Boys is my favourite tv series of all time it's ridiculously funny
WWE Unreal is very good if you're into that sort of thing...which I'm definitely not....I don't watch wrestling...honest
I agree, the episode when Bubbles has crabs is hilarious. So many brilliant characters
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MaryMillingtonsGhost wrote: ↑10 Jan 2026, 10:58Manuel wrote: ↑10 Jan 2026, 10:22 The Night Manager 1 is some of the best TV I've seen, so was very much looking forward to series 2 but so far it's not done it to me. For a start the 'baddies' are just not convincing, where in series 1 the worst man in the world Roper and his cronies were brilliant, also in this one Pine has got an 'in' way too easily. Hopefully it will get better but not holding my breath. Shame.Agree with all that Manny.
The second series is all a little too 'convenient' for my liking. I'll stick with it though.
Have read somewhere that a third series is likely, so like many other series I suspect we'll end up with the law of diminishing returns. Hopefully not.
Series 3 has been confirmed.
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Manuel wrote: ↑10 Jan 2026, 10:22 The Night Manager 1 is some of the best TV I've seen, so was very much looking forward to series 2 but so far it's not done it to me. For a start the 'baddies' are just not convincing, where in series 1 the worst man in the world Roper and his cronies were brilliant, also in this one Pine has got an 'in' way too easily. Hopefully it will get better but not holding my breath. Shame.
Agree with all that Manny.
The second series is all a little too 'convenient' for my liking. I'll stick with it though.
Have read somewhere that a third series is likely, so like many other series I suspect we'll end up with the law of diminishing returns. Hopefully not.
The second series is all a little too 'convenient' for my liking. I'll stick with it though.
Have read somewhere that a third series is likely, so like many other series I suspect we'll end up with the law of diminishing returns. Hopefully not.
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The Night Manager 1 is some of the best TV I've seen, so was very much looking forward to series 2 but so far it's not done it to me. For a start the 'baddies' are just not convincing, where in series 1 the worst man in the world Roper and his cronies were brilliant, also in this one Pine has got an 'in' way too easily. Hopefully it will get better but not holding my breath. Shame.
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SurfaceAgentX2Zero wrote: ↑06 Jan 2026, 12:11 I can't be bothered with the Night Manager. I can't take the midget seriously, for a start. It reminds me of the Monty Python sketch with Carol Cleveland acting in a trench while Michael Palin stands on a box.
I binged through season 1 the last two nights to catch up, entertaining and enjoyable. I know its not a documentary but its a bit unbelievable . . .
Who is the midget. The only obvious one is corky the nudger, but i doubt he'll pop up in season 2.
Who is the midget. The only obvious one is corky the nudger, but i doubt he'll pop up in season 2.
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Takashi Miike" wrote: ↑02 Jan 2026, 16:16 really enjoyed sam elliott in Landman, most of his scenes with BBT are gold![]()
I like it and yes he's brilliant as are most of the characters but not a lot happening in this series a very slow burner, yet still enjoyable.
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Trailer Park Boys is my favourite tv series of all time it's ridiculously funny
WWE Unreal is very good if you're into that sort of thing...which I'm definitely not....I don't watch wrestling...honest
WWE Unreal is very good if you're into that sort of thing...which I'm definitely not....I don't watch wrestling...honest
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I can't be bothered with the Night Manager. I can't take the midget seriously, for a start. It reminds me of the Monty Python sketch with Carol Cleveland acting in a trench while Michael Palin stands on a box. Also, having had the misfortune to see and hear Hugh Laurie in half the first episode of House, I can no longer watch him either.
I haven't had the strength to watch the final season of Stranger Things, but I'm reliably informed the penultimate episode, 'Will takes 20 minutes to reveal his secret power of Arse-Banditry' will appeal to the site gayers and identity politics loons.
I haven't had the strength to watch the final season of Stranger Things, but I'm reliably informed the penultimate episode, 'Will takes 20 minutes to reveal his secret power of Arse-Banditry' will appeal to the site gayers and identity politics loons.
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Hammer I am" wrote: ↑01 Jan 2026, 15:55
Talking of good first seasons followed by disappointment, anyone seen 4th season of The Sinner? First 1 was fantastic but 2 and 3 were not good, 4 seems to have got better reviews though
Sinner S4 is a massive return to form. S2 is a bit meh and S3 is a load of old gay shit.
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Swiss. wrote: ↑06 Jan 2026, 10:28MaryMillingtonsGhost wrote: ↑05 Jan 2026, 13:16Agreed Swiss, although will take some doing to match the first series.
Didn't watch the first series when it originally aired, but binged all 6 episodes in a day over the Christmas break. Fantastic TV.
Amazed however that you haven't mentioned Camila Morrone.Camila Morrone is definitely on the Swiss List and might even Eiza Gonzalez as my favourite latina.
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MaryMillingtonsGhost wrote: ↑05 Jan 2026, 13:16Agreed Swiss, although will take some doing to match the first series.
Didn't watch the first series when it originally aired, but binged all 6 episodes in a day over the Christmas break. Fantastic TV.
Amazed however that you haven't mentioned Camila Morrone.
Camila Morrone is definitely on the Swiss List and might even Eiza Gonzalez as my favourite latina.
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Agreed Swiss, although will take some doing to match the first series.
Didn't watch the first series when it originally aired, but binged all 6 episodes in a day over the Christmas break. Fantastic TV.
Amazed however that you haven't mentioned Camila Morrone.
Didn't watch the first series when it originally aired, but binged all 6 episodes in a day over the Christmas break. Fantastic TV.
Amazed however that you haven't mentioned Camila Morrone.
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Hammer I am" wrote: ↑01 Jan 2026, 15:55Mr Anon" wrote: ↑01 Jan 2026, 15:48I had the displeasure of having to sit through this, (and the season before, actually enjoyed the first one)
A steaming pile of shit it was scene after scene of the same filler
START: Everyone in a room arguing over the next problem they have to solve, and while they're arguing one of the group will go quiet (camera pans in) "hey I've got a plan", (Everyone still loudly talking) "I'VE GOT IT" (every spins round), "Imagine this saucepan is an electro field and this pepperpot is the bad guy)..... Everyone agrees its crazy but just might work, cut to overblown action scene where it almost works but not quite, -return to START and repeat.-
Honestly it was like this over and over - SHIT!But...80s!
I gave up midway through season 3 i think.
Talking of good first seasons followed by disappointment, anyone seen 4th season of The Sinner? First 1 was fantastic but 2 and 3 were not good, 4 seems to have got better reviews though
I agree. after starting well the last two episodes were shite. Just recycled the same thing..again and again. And oh Seven will come to our rescue again and again.
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IMDB was saying 10 episodes but there was only 9 Still no nearer understanding what it’s all about! Must be more to it
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DukeofDevo wrote: ↑03 Jan 2026, 22:27 Has the final episode of Pluribus dropped yet? I thought it was Friday but I can’t find it!
Not that I know WTF it’s all meant to be about!
It was on TPB yesterday
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DukeofDevo wrote: ↑03 Jan 2026, 22:27 Has the final episode of Pluribus dropped yet? I thought it was Friday but I can’t find it!
Not that I know WTF it’s all meant to be about!
yeah it has
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Has the final episode of Pluribus dropped yet? I thought it was Friday but I can’t find it!
Not that I know WTF it’s all meant to be about!
Not that I know WTF it’s all meant to be about!
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really enjoyed sam elliott in Landman, most of his scenes with BBT are gold 
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Mr Anon" wrote: ↑01 Jan 2026, 15:48I had the displeasure of having to sit through this, (and the season before, actually enjoyed the first one)
A steaming pile of shit it was scene after scene of the same filler
START: Everyone in a room arguing over the next problem they have to solve, and while they're arguing one of the group will go quiet (camera pans in) "hey I've got a plan", (Everyone still loudly talking) "I'VE GOT IT" (every spins round), "Imagine this saucepan is an electro field and this pepperpot is the bad guy)..... Everyone agrees its crazy but just might work, cut to overblown action scene where it almost works but not quite, -return to START and repeat.-
Honestly it was like this over and over - SHIT!
But...80s!
I gave up midway through season 3 i think.
Talking of good first seasons followed by disappointment, anyone seen 4th season of The Sinner? First 1 was fantastic but 2 and 3 were not good, 4 seems to have got better reviews though
I gave up midway through season 3 i think.
Talking of good first seasons followed by disappointment, anyone seen 4th season of The Sinner? First 1 was fantastic but 2 and 3 were not good, 4 seems to have got better reviews though
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I had the displeasure of having to sit through this, (and the season before, actually enjoyed the first one)
A steaming pile of shit it was scene after scene of the same filler
START: Everyone in a room arguing over the next problem they have to solve, and while they're arguing one of the group will go quiet (camera pans in) "hey I've got a plan", (Everyone still loudly talking) "I'VE GOT IT" (every spins round), "Imagine this saucepan is an electro field and this pepperpot is the bad guy)..... Everyone agrees its crazy but just might work, cut to overblown action scene where it almost works but not quite, -return to START and repeat.-
Honestly it was like this over and over - SHIT!
A steaming pile of shit it was scene after scene of the same filler
START: Everyone in a room arguing over the next problem they have to solve, and while they're arguing one of the group will go quiet (camera pans in) "hey I've got a plan", (Everyone still loudly talking) "I'VE GOT IT" (every spins round), "Imagine this saucepan is an electro field and this pepperpot is the bad guy)..... Everyone agrees its crazy but just might work, cut to overblown action scene where it almost works but not quite, -return to START and repeat.-
Honestly it was like this over and over - SHIT!
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Finished Pluribus today, think iit is the TV show of the year, it was excellent, Gilligan has nailed it it in terms of making it funny as well as tense
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Finished season 4 of Godfather of Harlem, fantastic TV. Up there with Boardwalk Empire