TV

[neph93]

Thing is… after season four I didn’t think GoT was good anymore anyway. I know everyone hates on the end and the last season but imho it had gotten bad way before then, so I didn’t have much invested in it anyway. I was happy to see it finished for good

[Tago Mago]

You’re not alone in thinking that. IMO you can clearly tell when they ran out of source material and had to make it up themselves along the overarching story arcs they apparently got from George Martin. The show was on a downward trajectory and crashed and burned with the final episode

[GraemeE]

@Nik we just finished 3 body.

I really enjoyed it.

Probably give it slightly higher marks than you but I'm also fairly easily entertained these days

[Matt]

I’m a couple eps in and I’m enjoying it so far.

[steelworker]

The sheepskin inMasters of the Air is straight up porn

[jiminstitches]

Just started Ripley on Netflix last night. so far its really good! Its beautifully shot tooanyone else started it?

[Crispy Heron]

@jiminstitches - I have. Loved it. Slow, brooding but full of tension. Yes, Andrew Scott is far too old to be Ripley but that aside, he is great in the role. Watched all eight parts in one day.

[jiminstitches]

@Crispy-Heron That's it! There was something that was bugging me, he is too old! Oh wow I need to catch up then!

[EdH]

Can't remember who recommended The Bear, but thank you, Mrs H and I have been enjoying it a lot in the last week, and shorter episode length definitely makes it easy to get through.

[mclaincausey]

@EdH love that show. Only thing I miss about Hulu.

It took me a while to get into it. I think all the yelling and freneticism was hard at first but after disengaging I picked it back up weeks later and found it to be such an emotionally impactful show and no longer just in terms of anxiety.

I think the turning point might have been the episode where Richie stages at an elite restaurant (“Forks”).

[T4920]

@EdH I saw a video of some YouTube 'denim expert' analysing the accuracy his vintage denim conversation in episode one.

Astutely pointed out that a Pleated Type 3 is not a thing, but was impressed with the accuracy in which the vintage Levis were dated by the lack of copper rivets and painted arcs.

[pechelman]

@mclaincausey said in TV:

ook me a while to get into it. I think all the yelling and freneticism was hard at first but after disengaging I picked it back up weeks later and found it to be such an emotionally impactful show and no longer just in terms of anxiet

the yelling and screaming was a bit much in the first couple episodes for sure. It reminded me of the first couple of episodes from the Wire long ago that I remember being similar. Also enjoyed that show when they got past the need to have a shock factor of yelling. Though maybe it was all in preparation to condition the viewers for that Thanksgiving episode....

[Matt]

I don’t like the main dude, his face make me angry. That aside, I’ve never like the world of restaurant culture. When someone says “Yes Chef!” It makes me want to .

I’ve heard it’s a great show but I can’t see myself watching it sadly.

[jordanscollected]

@Matt I've worked in kitchens for 20+ years and that was never the norm. Only the executive chef gets "yes Chef" and not all the time, only when responding to some type of direction/instruction.

I'm in the Industrial/foodservice world now and i do get "nice to meet you Chef" and also address someone new that way myself when i first meet them, but it's not an always thing.

The Bear makes me cringe with its usage too, but if you can ignore that aspect the show is legendary in the gritty, maddening, emotional way its shot and written/acted.

[mclaincausey]

I mean they directly address that he’s trying to implement a brigade, coming from a fine dining background, in a steak sandwich place so yes/oui chef makes total sense in that context. There is even pushback from the cast members so I’m not sure what is cringeworthy about it: they overtly address the whole thing.

[HeavyGenes]

Shogun is the only show on right now that has my interest. Acting and production value are top notch. The way they are telling their story is very captivating. Not since GoT sans last season have I thought this about a TV show. The story telling is very layered, and the pacing is impeccable. Hiroyuki Sanada performance has been awesome, only rivaled by Anna Sawai's performance she has been excellent.

[jordanscollected]

@HeavyGenes Have you tried Tokyo Vice? The second season just wrapped up and they may not make more. It's one of the best shows on TV and it flew under the radar for most.

[HeavyGenes]

@jordanscollected I have not heard of it, but i will seek it out. Thanks for the tip.

[jiminstitches]

@HeavyGenes agreed I just watched the latest episode, I’ve found it fascinating, some really incredible tense scenes too. I can see myself watching this again. Anna Sawai's Performance has been mesmerising.

[Jett129]

I watched both seasons of The Bear and the went back and totally rewatched Season 1 and several episodes of Season 2.(Forks and Fishes)The first time around I missed a lot of stuff in Season 1 that’s referenced in Season 2. The creator of the show is,apparently, a real denim head,and the star is just learning about it. Maybe get the creator guy on Iron Cast.