Think I probably mentioned it in passing previously, but having now finished it, I’m going to big up The Eternaut (Netflix) once again. It’s a six-part adaptation of a 50s Argentinian graphic novel that starts out with a gritty end-of-the-world survival scenario set in Buenos Aires, and evolves into sci-fi territory that put me in mind of things like War of the Worlds and Starship Troopers.
Season 1 ended on a cliffhanger so I’m assuming there will be more to come (but given it’s Netflix wtf really knows), but had a really good time with it. It’s a bit of a slow burn initially but well worth sticking with imho.
Homicide is one of the terms that triggers me whenever TV is being discussed - and I’m often a bit reluctant to recommend it to people today because it’s gloom of 90s personified - but I have a lot of faith in it becoming one of your favourite shows of all time. It’s even remastered now (on Peacock), so no excuses for you not to watch it.
My best man recommended it to me a while back (man, you two would get along really fine). I got the impression it has more to do with Metro series, funnily enough, but Starship Troopers comparison does nothing to diminish my interest in it. I’ve had it on my Netflix watchlist for a while but missus has to finish like ten more shows before she hands over the remote, so… I’ll practice guitar instead!
I also heard great things about Dept. Q, has anyone seen it?
I thought Dept Q was interesting in a meta sense in terms of what it was trying to be. In lots of ways it felt more like a BBC show than a high profile show on a streaming service from this era. It leaned heavily on very familiar cop show tropes, did little in the way of subverting expectations and so felt very familiar even if the specific plot points were not predictable. But it also showed why those tropes are so well trod because it all worked (some minor quibbles with the use of flashbacks). It’s a good example of what a good film maker and good actors can do with basic source material when everyone is on their game.
yeah, born in Birkenhead but to Welsh parents who moved back when he was an infant. He then ended up in Aber and that was where he spent the bulk of his childhood. I already disliked him when I saw him tell the story on Graham Norton and then immediately flipped to being a fan due to local boy pride, but I just cant sustain it. He’s a terrible terrible actor, which would be ok if he didnt keep getting good gigs.
S3 of Foundation is out. I’ve tried watching the first episode 3 times but just have a blocker. I think this is one of those shows that people say they like but just isnt very good.
I was fascinated with the first season. Eagerly watched the second season, but as I rewatched it in preparation for the new one I was developing less and less enthusiasm to starting the new series of episodes. As I said, I’ve now tried E1 three times and just find myself zoning out
This has potential to be such a fantastic series, I just hope the producer’s and director haven’t been given too much artistic licence and keep the story as accurate as possible.
