Deadwood - Season 3

So many great things and a few question marks for this season. Like what happened to the Earps? I thought their introduction would lead to a bigger confrontation in or near the finale, but they disappeared midway. And I anticipated Langrishe's theatre troop to factor more into the overarching story involving George Hearst. Speaking of whom, similar to Boardwalk Empire, when historical figures are featured as villains in period dramas like these, it's a bit of a spoiler knowing at the very least they won't lose in the end. Argh. Overall still a very good third season, but if the movie wasn't already queued in my digital media player, I'd say it was a frustrating finale with all the open-ended plots. 4/5

I haven't watch any full series lately, but the ones I'm ready to dig into are (they are either continuing or new for me, no repeat binging):

Castle Rock (new season next month)

VEEP (new viewing)

The Good Place final season (on the DVR)

Family Guy (Sunday!)

Greenleaf (it's like black Dallas, instead of oil it's religion)

I cut ties with cable.

Just Netflix I watch

luv4u said:

I cut ties with cable.

Just Netflix I watch

There are TV series on Netflix. Which was the last one you watched?

onlyforaminute said:

Fleabag. 4.5/5. I'm loving this show She is freaking hilarious

I gave season two the same rating. The season one finale and all of season two make the entire series worth watching.

Marvelous Mrs Maisel - *****

Thought this was on par with some of the greatest television ever, so well done.

sexton said:

luv4u said:

I cut ties with cable.

Just Netflix I watch

There are TV series on Netflix. Which was the last one you watched?

Ripper Street. Amazing detective series.

sexton said:

luv4u said:

EmmaMcG said:

sexton said:



Deadwood - Season 3

So many great things and a few question marks for this season. Like what happened to the Earps? I thought their introduction would lead to a bigger confrontation in or near the finale, but they disappeared midway. And I anticipated Langrishe's theatre troop to factor more into the overarching story involving George Hearst. Speaking of whom, similar to Boardwalk Empire, when historical figures are featured as villains in period dramas like these, it's a bit of a spoiler knowing at the very least they won't lose in the end. Argh. Overall still a very good third season, but if the movie wasn't already queued in my digital media player, I'd say it was a frustrating finale with all the open-ended plots. 4/5

We'll never know for sure what role Langrishe and his theatre company would have played had the show not been cancelled and that's one of several dangling plot threads that isn't resolved in the movie. But I kind of like that. The movie's setting is Deadwood, 10 years later. You feel the passing of time, you know that all these characters have had exciting moments in their lives in between season 3 and the movie, some of which are referenced explicitly, others only hinted at. I won't spoil anything but I will say that the movie is the perfect ending to the whole series, although the door is still open for a possible return at some point in the future.

I already know Cy Tolliver also isn't in the movie.

EmmaMcG said:

luv4u said:

Ripper Street. Amazing detective series.

I was in season 1 of Ripper Street. My entire part ended up on the cutting room floor

What part did you play??

Preacher 8 / 10

Peaky Blinders Season 5 5 / 10

sexton said:

luv4u said:

sexton said:

I watched the first season of VEEP and got into 4 episodes of season 2, then gave up. It's funny, but - eh.

TrivialPursuit said:

EmmaMcG said:

TrivialPursuit said:

I watched the first season of VEEP and got into 4 episodes of season 2, then gave up. It's funny, but - eh.

But what? Don't leave me in suspense!!

LOL but I'm not drawn to watching the rest of it. So I probably won't.

TrivialPursuit said:

EmmaMcG said:

TrivialPursuit said:

LOL but I'm not drawn to watching the rest of it. So I probably won't.

I love Veep. I really love it but it started out as political satire and by the final season it kind of pales in comparison to real life. How can you do a spoof on politics now that the real president of America is basically Frank Drebin from The Naked Gun. So I can understand why you might not feel the urge to keep watching.

I usually love stuff like that, and I love the Naked Gun (and Airplane!) type stuff. But VEEP - I guess it's just not my thang.

Undone

Trippy animated sci-fi drama about time-travel starring Rosa Salazar (Alita: Battle Angel) and Bob Odenkirk (Breaking Bad). I'd love a second season and hope it's confirmed soon. 4.5/5

The Hammer House of Horror series (1980). 🎃🎃🎃🎃 out of 5

That Girl - Season 1

My comfort food sitcom--I love the 60s fashions and period footage of New York City. 4/5

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onlyforaminute said:

Now that the season finales have taken place. I don't think The Righteous Gemstones should follow Succession, despite their similarities the textural differences are too vast its jarring when your paying attention, even grating on the nerves. This was the first time this season i watched each episode's back to back and I literally had to force myself not to change the channel. Then half thru Gemstones I was able to re-adjust and get into the show. It swings really hard at making fun of religious people until the buffoonery is just too stupid. But there are gemstones, to pun, that make it worthwhile, mostly coming from Goodman's character. We'll see next season how it goes.

Anybody seen Watchmen???

I haven't yet because the first epsiode doesn't air in the US until the 20th.