TV obsessions—come on, admit it!
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I saw the first episode. I thought it was good; hubby wasn't impressed enough to watch the rest of the series. I only watch a few hours per week with him, and our next few "dates" will be with Andor, Watson, and Holmes & Daughter. Maybe I'll watch the rest on my own later.
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Yes, its excellent.RoseMorninStar wrote: ↑Thu Apr 24, 2025 4:33 am Has anyone watched 'The Queen's Gambit'?? Was it any good? I've seen quite a few clips on YouTube.
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Queen's Gambit: 4 stars
The Pitt: 5 stars
Magpie Murders: 4 stars
Brokenwood Mysteries: 5 stars (from NZ, snd only if you have a really quirky sense of humour)
Deadlock: 4 stars (filmed in Tasmania and also requires a quirky funny bone)
The Pitt: 5 stars
Magpie Murders: 4 stars
Brokenwood Mysteries: 5 stars (from NZ, snd only if you have a really quirky sense of humour)
Deadlock: 4 stars (filmed in Tasmania and also requires a quirky funny bone)
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Different countries definitely have a different sense of humor!
Has anyone here watched 'Severence'? We binge watched season 1 & 2. It's going to be awhile before season 3 comes out.
Has anyone here watched 'Severence'? We binge watched season 1 & 2. It's going to be awhile before season 3 comes out.
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I’m enjoying “Watson,” but it’s in large part due to finding this version of Dr. Watson extraordinarily attractive in looks, voice and brains. 
Hey, this is the TV obsessions thread. I’m obsessed. 
Hey, this is the TV obsessions thread. I’m obsessed. Take my hand, my friend. We are here to walk one another home.
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I saw the trailer and yes, that actor is smoking hot. But then I watched the first episode, and it just didn't land with me.
"Aargragaah. It mean lit’rally der time when you see dem little pebbles and you jus’ know dere’s gonna be a great big landslide on toppa you and it already too late to run. Dat moment, dat’s aagragaah.”
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He is rather easy on the eyes! 
And I'd give Watson another try - it's not great TV, but it is better than average.
I'm starting to watch The Eternaut on Netflix. It's based on a comic book series written in the 50s in Argentina. I read the first part of the comic book series some time ago (in Spanish - it was rather slow going for me) and was interested in seeing it come to the screen (with English dubbing/subtitles!). So far (first episode) they are doing a good job. The comic book series was serious and political in its content, and the author was eventually "disappeared".
And I'd give Watson another try - it's not great TV, but it is better than average. I'm starting to watch The Eternaut on Netflix. It's based on a comic book series written in the 50s in Argentina. I read the first part of the comic book series some time ago (in Spanish - it was rather slow going for me) and was interested in seeing it come to the screen (with English dubbing/subtitles!). So far (first episode) they are doing a good job. The comic book series was serious and political in its content, and the author was eventually "disappeared".
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Found a new series that I"m enjoying following - the new Matlock!
The plot revolves around a retired lawyer who lost her daughter to drug addiction. She feels predatory marketing of the drug was responsible for her death as well as the death of many others. She looks into how it all happened, and it seems the company covered up their marketing practices to avoid being blamed. Determined to bring them to justice, she gets a job at the law firm which handled legal issues for the drug's manufacturer.
The show also deals with other cases that Matlock handles while in the firm's employ. Matlock (a pseudonym she takes to hide her real identity, which is Madeline Kingston) played by Kathy Bates comes across as a wonderful sympathetic character, with a mind as sharp as a tack. I just LOVE her character, and strongly recommend the series!
The plot revolves around a retired lawyer who lost her daughter to drug addiction. She feels predatory marketing of the drug was responsible for her death as well as the death of many others. She looks into how it all happened, and it seems the company covered up their marketing practices to avoid being blamed. Determined to bring them to justice, she gets a job at the law firm which handled legal issues for the drug's manufacturer.
The show also deals with other cases that Matlock handles while in the firm's employ. Matlock (a pseudonym she takes to hide her real identity, which is Madeline Kingston) played by Kathy Bates comes across as a wonderful sympathetic character, with a mind as sharp as a tack. I just LOVE her character, and strongly recommend the series!
When the night has been too lonely, and the road has been too long,
And you think that love is only for the lucky and the strong,
Just remember in the winter far beneath the bitter snows,
Lies the seed, that with the sun's love, in the spring becomes The Rose.
And you think that love is only for the lucky and the strong,
Just remember in the winter far beneath the bitter snows,
Lies the seed, that with the sun's love, in the spring becomes The Rose.
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Sunsilver, I love the new Matlock, too. Kathy Bates is so good as both the devious attorney and in her home life. The relationship with her husband and grandson feels warm and real. I’m glad there will be a second season.
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Wampus, I just found out there was such a good reaction to its opening, that it was renewed for a second season by Episode 2! 
When the night has been too lonely, and the road has been too long,
And you think that love is only for the lucky and the strong,
Just remember in the winter far beneath the bitter snows,
Lies the seed, that with the sun's love, in the spring becomes The Rose.
And you think that love is only for the lucky and the strong,
Just remember in the winter far beneath the bitter snows,
Lies the seed, that with the sun's love, in the spring becomes The Rose.
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Ah, so you've been watching Steven Ho, too?
I really enjoy his stuff! https://www.facebook.com/watch?v=701228202386000
When the night has been too lonely, and the road has been too long,
And you think that love is only for the lucky and the strong,
Just remember in the winter far beneath the bitter snows,
Lies the seed, that with the sun's love, in the spring becomes The Rose.
And you think that love is only for the lucky and the strong,
Just remember in the winter far beneath the bitter snows,
Lies the seed, that with the sun's love, in the spring becomes The Rose.
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Sunny, yes. I'm sure you get more of the humor than I do, but I'm in awe of his ability to play all those characters so convincingly.
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"Aargragaah. It mean lit’rally der time when you see dem little pebbles and you jus’ know dere’s gonna be a great big landslide on toppa you and it already too late to run. Dat moment, dat’s aagragaah.”
Terry Pratchett, Jingo
Terry Pratchett, Jingo
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The opening scene for the Murderbot Dairies is now on YouTube.
I love the last line because I have a good guess about what comes next.
I love the last line because I have a good guess about what comes next.
"Aargragaah. It mean lit’rally der time when you see dem little pebbles and you jus’ know dere’s gonna be a great big landslide on toppa you and it already too late to run. Dat moment, dat’s aagragaah.”
Terry Pratchett, Jingo
Terry Pratchett, Jingo