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reddevil93 28 May 2019 19:24:48 15,997 posts
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So now that GoT is over, what else are people watching on their HBO or Sky Atlantic subscriptions? I'm sure I've seen it mentioned other places on here, but Chernobyl is proving to be absolutely gripping so far imo (3 episodes in). There's also an accompanying podcast on Spotify giving some background into each of the episodes including explaining what's strictly factual and what has been dramatized.

I've also heard Barry and Sharp Objects have been two of the better shows that have come out recently but haven't watched either. And haven't been up to watching Finding Neverland just yet due to the grim subject matter but would love to hear people's opinions on it.

THFourteen 28 May 2019 19:29:18 54,987 posts
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Just started watching Game of Thrones. First episode seems alright, will let you know if its worth watching.

Decks 28 May 2019 19:57:27 31,013 posts
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I'm alternating between The Handmaid's Tale and Sharp Objects at the minute and both are very good. Chernobyl is on the list too.

Deleted user 28 May 2019 19:58:05

Chernobyl is excellent so far.

Sideshow 28 May 2019 19:59:00 48 posts
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In no particular order (although I use NowTV entertainment to watch these):
Legion
Gomorrah
Babylon Berlin
Veep
Billions

RelaxedMikki 28 May 2019 20:01:03 3,214 posts
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I am ploughing through all 8 series of Veep. Highly recommended.

"The Thick of It USA", basically.

Dougs 28 May 2019 20:03:17 100,414 posts
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Really need to get back into Veep. Loved the first 3 series.

Just started Barry. Very promising. Sharp Objects was excellent. Banshee highly recommended if still up there.

And of course, The Wire and The Sopranos should be every newcomer's first port of call.

TheSaint 28 May 2019 20:05:27 20,950 posts
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Not sure if it is still on there but I liked big little lies. New season starts in a few weeks.

Vortex808 28 May 2019 20:13:04 15,593 posts
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Gomorrah

Dougs 28 May 2019 20:13:11 100,414 posts
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Think that reappeared in anticipation of the new series.

arty 28 May 2019 20:21:07 890 posts
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Legion S3 in a month too.

Sideshow 28 May 2019 22:23:00 48 posts
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Ray Donovan is also quite good

fontgeeksogood 28 May 2019 23:14:30 12,913 posts
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I'm looking forward to the Watchmen TV show. Lindelof gained big points for me on The Leftovers and I quite liked the movie so my standards must be low

mothercruncher 29 May 2019 07:42:18 19,474 posts
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Escape At Dannemora is excellent.

TechnoHippy 29 May 2019 09:18:34 19,245 posts
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Going back a bit, but Deadwood is excellent.

Rome was a combined HBO and BBC production and also excellent.

PazJohnMitch 29 May 2019 09:28:00 17,276 posts
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I am currently watching Riviera season 2 which is pretty good. Really enjoyed the first season.

Also enjoyed the first season of Tin Star but found the second hard work.

Dougs 29 May 2019 09:28:50 100,414 posts
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Ah, Rome. What a great series that was.

BreadBinLidHero 29 May 2019 09:40:57 10,801 posts
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Yeah, shame they axed Rome so soon.

minky-kong 29 May 2019 09:47:58 14,787 posts
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I've finally got round to starting Twin Peaks: The Return. 9 episodes in and it's tedious pretentious guff, so this a non-recommendation.

Deleted user 29 May 2019 10:36:52

Succession and Westworld worth a look and maybe Fortitude.

sherpa1984 29 May 2019 10:44:11 886 posts
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Blackmarsh63 wrote:
Succession and Westworld worth a look and maybe Fortitude.

The first season of Fortitude was ace when the viewer is left wondering if this is science or magic but I thought the second season was dross. Strangely, my old man is a much harsher TV critic than me but he raves about it. I thought the writers originally had no plan for a second season so decided to write something about getting high on deer piss.

TechnoHippy 29 May 2019 10:46:34 19,245 posts
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sherpa1984 wrote:

Blackmarsh63 wrote:
Succession and Westworld worth a look and maybe Fortitude.
The first season of Fortitude was ace when the viewer is left wondering if this is science or magic but I thought the second season was dross. Strangely, my old man is a much harsher TV critic than me but he raves about it. I thought the writers originally had no plan for a second season so decided to write something about getting high on deer piss.

I loved Fortitude - season 3 was a good conclusion,but all to short.

Decks 29 May 2019 12:11:12 31,013 posts
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Oh yeah I just watched Sally4Ever on there too. It's quite something.

RawShark 29 May 2019 12:23:01 2,202 posts
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@sherpa1984 I have to agree. I've seen all three seasons and, while the third one somehow managed to wrap up the loose ends, I'd really only recommend watching the first series.

RawShark 29 May 2019 12:31:05 2,202 posts
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Let's see, here's some that haven't been covered yet...

Billions - Really solid show. For the first couple of seasons at least.

Kidding - Should be seen as a Michel Gondry piece rather than a Jim Carrey vehicle. Really does a good job of showing, not telling.

Patrick Melrose - Benedict Cumberbatch labour of love. Not many lols, but pretty good.

Britannia - Doesn't have the best start. In fact, the first episode is pretty embarrassing. But it does get a lot better. You just have to embrace the madness.

Camping - Watch the UK version, not the US remake. Worth sticking with to experience one of the most chaotic final episodes of a series ever.

Silicon Valley - Don't think it's available at the moment but genuinely one of the funniest sitcoms to have come out in the last ten years. Although the last season was a bit iffy.

Also worth noting the feature length conclusion to Deadwood is coming out on 1st June. So it's a good time to get up to speed on that.

RawShark 29 May 2019 12:35:32 2,202 posts
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reddevil93 wrote:
And haven't been up to watching Finding Neverland just yet due to the grim subject matter but would love to hear people's opinions on it.

There was a whole thread devoted to it on the forum if you can find it. It made for some... interesting discussion.

reddevil93 29 May 2019 14:46:08 15,997 posts
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RawShark wrote:

reddevil93 wrote:
And haven't been up to watching Finding Neverland just yet due to the grim subject matter but would love to hear people's opinions on it.
There was a whole thread devoted to it on the forum if you can find it. It made for some... interesting discussion.

Heh, I have a vague recollection of someone saying how the victims must�ve been lying and doing it for money but couldn�t remember a thread.

Made a start on Barry last night and flew through the first 4 episodes, pretty damn enjoyable. Not overly long, very self aware and some good dark humor.

Fab4 29 May 2019 20:00:10 8,924 posts
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Whoever is responsible for the sound on Chernobyl deserves all the awards.

Lotos8ter 30 May 2019 08:31:12 3,156 posts
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Everything about Chernobyl is superb; grim viewing but top drawer series.The fifth and final episode is on Tuesday early hours and watching it on Now TV.