The Golden Age of TV. So, what are you watching?

[me_in_japan]

shush! some of us are only on season 2!

also, I forgot to mention back when I was recommending TV shows: The Strain is very good, currently on 2 seasons, a third to start later this year. Vampire invasion of New York, the hero is played by the chap who played the bad guy in Ant Man, and teh whole show is run by Guilermo Del Toro (think Blade 2 style vampires rather than Dracula types).

[Mike the Pike]

@MiJ: what channel/service is 'The Strain' on?

I've been binge watching 'Daredevil' this last week or so. It was cool to see the Punisher show up, although his story arc seemed a bit rushed. Couldn't they have filled it out a bit more and brought Electra in later? Also, the 'gun play' was a bit silly, even for Frank Castle. One handed firing a shotgun, storming a hospital with a shotgun to kill one lowlife a la Terminator. Puh-leeze!

[me_in_japan]

The Strain is on FX, but I got it from...Elsewhere.

[Mike the Pike]

Now thoroughly engrossed in Daredevil as it wanders into 'supernatural' territory.
Still don't like their characterization of the Punisher though. Just seems like a dumb killing machine than how he comes across in the comics I've read, more intelligent, a more careful operator, the ultimate soldier etc. etc.

[ashmie]

Started Black Sails as recommended by this group and was very impressed with the first episode. Looking forward to more of that.
Apart from that lots of news, Lovejoy and Time Team. Wish I didn't have to go back to work but it's been good while it's lasted.
Yes Lovejoy is on everyday at the moment with channel yesterday.

[me_in_japan]

This past couple of weeks I've been watching Star Wars: Rebels with the kids (well, with my eldest, mostly, as the younger un tends to wander off after a few minutes, but anyway, I digress...)

Right - Rebels. Its actually pretty ok, if you keep in mind it's a show aimed at the kiddie market. The basic premise is kinda firefly meets Star Wars, with a rag tag crew of ne'er do wells engaging in somewhat legally questionable activities in their trusty ship the Ghost (also available for the X-wing minis game, which lends it an air of legitimacy, in my book.) It's set somewhere between the events of Ep 3 and ANH, so the imperials are in power, the clone wars are 20odd years in the past, and Luke skywalker is being a small boy on Tatooine. The characters aren't bad, with a particular shout out to their nemesis The Inquisitor, who actually poses a believable threat to the protagonists. Also worth noting is the effort put into the appearance of known characters - Lando, 3PO, Bale Organa and the big scary Vader all make appearances, and in all cases are necessary plot elements rather than silly cameos. They're also all voiced by the original cast.

Overall, I'd recommend Rebels for anybody after a quick 20 minute time filler that doesn't need to get too deep. Good for watching whilst painting or on the train or something

[Konrad]

This past couple of weeks I've been watching Star Wars: Rebels with the kids (well, with my eldest, mostly, as the younger un tends to wander off after a few minutes, but anyway, I digress...)

Right - Rebels. Its actually pretty ok, if you keep in mind it's a show aimed at the kiddie market. The basic premise is kinda firefly meets Star Wars, with a rag tag crew of ne'er do wells engaging in somewhat legally questionable activities in their trusty ship the Ghost (also available for the X-wing minis game, which lends it an air of legitimacy, in my book.) It's set somewhere between the events of Ep 3 and ANH, so the imperials are in power, the clone wars are 20odd years in the past, and Luke skywalker is being a small boy on Tatooine. The characters aren't bad, with a particular shout out to their nemesis The Inquisitor, who actually poses a believable threat to the protagonists. Also worth noting is the effort put into the appearance of known characters - Lando, 3PO, Bale Organa and the big scary Vader all make appearances, and in all cases are necessary plot elements rather than silly cameos. They're also all voiced by the original cast.

Overall, I'd recommend Rebels for anybody after a quick 20 minute time filler that doesn't need to get too deep. Good for watching whilst painting or on the train or something

Anyone else remember "Droids"? Animated adventures of C3P0 and R2D2 made back in the ......oh god....80's.......

[Spevna]

This past couple of weeks I've been watching Star Wars: Rebels with the kids (well, with my eldest, mostly, as the younger un tends to wander off after a few minutes, but anyway, I digress...)

Right - Rebels. Its actually pretty ok, if you keep in mind it's a show aimed at the kiddie market. The basic premise is kinda firefly meets Star Wars, with a rag tag crew of ne'er do wells engaging in somewhat legally questionable activities in their trusty ship the Ghost (also available for the X-wing minis game, which lends it an air of legitimacy, in my book.) It's set somewhere between the events of Ep 3 and ANH, so the imperials are in power, the clone wars are 20odd years in the past, and Luke skywalker is being a small boy on Tatooine. The characters aren't bad, with a particular shout out to their nemesis The Inquisitor, who actually poses a believable threat to the protagonists. Also worth noting is the effort put into the appearance of known characters - Lando, 3PO, Bale Organa and the big scary Vader all make appearances, and in all cases are necessary plot elements rather than silly cameos. They're also all voiced by the original cast.

Overall, I'd recommend Rebels for anybody after a quick 20 minute time filler that doesn't need to get too deep. Good for watching whilst painting or on the train or something

Anyone else remember "Droids"? Animated adventures of C3P0 and R2D2 made back in the ......oh god....80's.......

Yep, and the Ewoks cartoon.

[ashmie]

The Night Manager.
Check it out if you haven't yet it's excellent. I binged 4 episodes yesterday. It's a 6 part mini series.

[me_in_japan]

Stranger Things on Netflix. Only 2 eps in (out of 8) but am well hooked. Think Stephen King meets X-files.