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Post by Pinwig on Dec 4, 2016 11:23:04 GMT
Can't find a general multi-purpose Netflix thread. The missus has decided to give the one month trial a go as it'll incorporate the Christmas holiday. So, apart from all the Marvel series and Voltron, is there anything on this I need to watch while I've got access?
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Post by blueshift on Dec 4, 2016 11:29:40 GMT
Can't find a general multi-purpose Netflix thread. The missus has decided to give the one month trial a go as it'll incorporate the Christmas holiday. So, apart from all the Marvel series and Voltron, is there anything on this I need to watch while I've got access? Gurren Lagann Rick and Morty Always Sunny in Philadelphia (honestly I'd start from s2 onwards) All of those shows take a bit to get going, but it's worth it, all are some of my favourite things ever |
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Post by Bogatan on Dec 4, 2016 11:55:11 GMT
Archer is amazing. As with the above series it takes time to develope, or possibly it just took me a while to realise it has a lot of much smarter humour going on. But it is amazing.
Seven Deadly Sins and Attack on Titan are both great animes, but very different.
If you've never watched Gilmore Girls its one of the best shows of the new century and just got a brand new Netflix miniseries. Having said that 150 episodes in amonth might be pushing it.
Also among the shows with names that make them sound like they aren't for men, The Good Wife is also fantastic. Also 150 odd episodes. But they both start strong so watch the first half dozen or so episodes and you should know one way or another if they are for you.
Older shows on there if you missed them
Community
1st 2 seasons of Nickelodeons TMNT
Everything Star Trek
Persons of Interest
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Post by Pinwig on Dec 4, 2016 12:13:28 GMT
Oh is all the Star Trek on there? I have an unfinished mission to complete DS9.
Interesting suggestions chaps. I must take the month off work to view all this.
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Post by blueshift on Dec 4, 2016 12:23:13 GMT
Oh is all the Star Trek on there? I have an unfinished mission to complete DS9. Interesting suggestions chaps. I must take the month off work to view all this. Yeah, it is |
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Post by Bogatan on Dec 4, 2016 12:37:33 GMT
I think they are missing some of the movies. Star Trek 2009 for sure and I think most of the original series ones and maybe 1 or 2 of TNGs.
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Post by blueshift on Dec 4, 2016 17:53:52 GMT
Worth watching Bojack Horseman too
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Post by The Doctor on Dec 4, 2016 20:51:33 GMT
The Crackling Fireplace.
-Ralph
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Post by Pinwig on Jan 15, 2017 10:48:50 GMT
Stranger Things!
Oh god SFX is right, this is soooooo good.
Twin Peaks x The Goonies x Silent Hill x An absolutely perfect 80s vibe.
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Post by Bogatan on Jan 15, 2017 18:23:11 GMT
Yeah watched it over Christmas (seems like the perfect time of year for some nostalgia) almost in one sitting. Brilliant.
Currently working through Bojack Horseman too.
And it sounds as though Neflix will be giving me Arrested Development season 5.
And and since you mentioned it, only 4 months till new Twin Peaks.
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Post by The Doctor on Jan 15, 2017 20:40:56 GMT
Can anyone explain to me what Stranger Things actually is? Irritatingly, it's one of those those shows that folk shout 'OMG SO AMAZING!!!!!!!, etc without saying what it is about. I literally know nothing about other than people shouting said statements in caps online.
-Ralph
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Jan 15, 2017 21:27:21 GMT
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Post by blueshift on Jan 15, 2017 21:27:21 GMT
Can anyone explain to me what Stranger Things actually is? Irritatingly, it's one of those those shows that folk shout 'OMG SO AMAZING!!!!!!!, etc without saying what it is about. I literally know nothing about other than people shouting said statements in caps online. -Ralph I think a lot of it is people not wanting to spoil it I think. It feels very Super 8 meets ET if written by Stephen King |
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Post by The Doctor on Jan 15, 2017 21:46:39 GMT
Yes, but what the hell is it? Is it a drama? A sitcom? What's it about? I literally have no idea what it is other than people shouting the name of the show!
-Ralph
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Jan 15, 2017 22:11:11 GMT
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Post by Pinwig on Jan 15, 2017 22:11:11 GMT
It's an eight part drama produced by Netflix. Set in a lazy American town. There's a scientific research facility in which odd things are happening and the story starts with a boy going missing. Part of it is about his friends trying to find him. You can't really pin it to a single genre.
What makes it appealing is the tone screams 80s. Visually it works, but the titles, music, everything homages the feel of early 80s action/horror films.
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Post by Bogatan on Jan 15, 2017 23:28:50 GMT
Yeah its really hard to explain without spoiling plot wise. But essentially if the makers of The Goonies/Flight of the Navigator/ET had made a TV series that had gone missing for 30 years this would be it.
The big trick (for me anyway) is making an 80s show that looks good in widescreen HD with the effects side of it looking great to modern eyes while still looking appropriate to a show set in 1983.
Its essentially allowing me as a mid 30s guy to watch a show seemingly from the 80s with the same eyes as I would have 30 years ago. Rather than rewatching an actual show from then and realising just how naff they mostly really are.
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Post by The Doctor on Jan 16, 2017 7:42:54 GMT
I see.
-Ralph
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Jan 16, 2017 21:10:52 GMT
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Post by Pinwig on Jan 16, 2017 21:10:52 GMT
That's exactly it. The titles alone make you feel like you're watching a b-movie video rental from 1983, yet I haven't yet managed to pin down exactly what it's drawing on for the style. The font for the title and the credits is every 80s film you've ever seen, but I can't work out exactly which.
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Jan 24, 2017 23:40:01 GMT
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Post by Pinwig on Jan 24, 2017 23:40:01 GMT
Thoroughly enjoyed Stranger Things. So many clichés, but so completely compelling.
Now giving the new Dirk Gently a go. Absolutely bugger all to do with Adams's books, but quite entertaining none the less.
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Post by Pinwig on Jan 28, 2017 12:51:59 GMT
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Post by Bogatan on Feb 19, 2017 21:29:13 GMT
Wohoo! second season of Seven Deadly Sins is on Netflix.
And I just finished Dirk gently. Its a long time since I read the novels but for an original story it felt appropriately odd. So I approve.
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Post by blueshift on Feb 19, 2017 21:31:39 GMT
Wohoo! second season of Seven Deadly Sins is on Netflix. And I just finished Dirk gently. Its a long time since I read the novels but for an original story it felt appropriately odd. So I approve. Is Seven Deadly Sins any good? |
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Post by browny87 on Feb 19, 2017 22:11:36 GMT
yes very!
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Post by blueshift on Feb 19, 2017 22:13:48 GMT
Maybe I'll add it to the queue, looking for some more stuff to watch! |
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Feb 19, 2017 22:20:53 GMT
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Post by Pinwig on Feb 19, 2017 22:20:53 GMT
After Dirk I started Black Mirror. I appreciate the satire but could only do that in small doses. Currently watching Prison Break because it's one Mrs P has always wanted to watch. I didn't realise it was twelve years old.
Oh, did one ep of A Series of Unfortunate Events but it didn't grab me.
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Post by Bogatan on Feb 21, 2017 20:05:25 GMT
Oh god I just watchd Micheal Boltons Big, Sexy Valentines Day Special.
Everyone should. Possibly back to back with Bill Murrays A very Murray Christmas Special if you havent already seen that.
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Post by The Doctor on Sept 20, 2017 20:50:00 GMT
Hmmm. Going by episode 1, He-Man is a bit pixilated on Netflix. Almost like it hasn't been de-interlaced properly. It's really obvious on curves.
-Ralph
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Post by Pinwig on Sept 20, 2017 21:13:47 GMT
He-Man is on Netflix!?!
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Post by The Doctor on Sept 20, 2017 21:20:51 GMT
Yup. The first season.
-Ralph
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Post by Pinwig on Sept 20, 2017 21:28:14 GMT
I must investigate.
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Post by The Doctor on Sept 21, 2017 7:02:40 GMT
Yes.
*punches screen*
-Ralph
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