tv talk

[robotulism]

Apologies if these things have been discussed somewhere else, but three shows I am really into that none of my friends watch and I have no one to discuss them with are: Legion, American Gods, and Preacher. Anyone?

I must say how much I really love netflix and how television has changed because of it. I kind of hate having to watch a show one week at a time, so I am surprised that these three have stayed at the top of my list now for a while.

Humblebrag time if you'll allow it (I'll spoiler it just in case you won't lol):

Spoiler:

my cousin was a guest star in a netflix show called Mindhunter about the beginnings of the FBI profiling program. He played Edmund Kemper and was nominated for an Emmy this year (he didn't win) he also just finished filming another netflix show called Umbrella Academy based on the comics by Gerard Way. Cameron plays one of the hitmen, named Hazel or something I think. So that also makes me like Netflix even more. But seriously I love Netflix forever and I'd propose if it would be a legit union.

[sleigher]

Originally Posted by robotulism

Apologies if these things have been discussed somewhere else, but three shows I am really into that none of my friends watch and I have no one to discuss them with are: Legion, American Gods, and Preacher. Anyone?

I must say how much I really love netflix and how television has changed because of it. I kind of hate having to watch a show one week at a time, so I am surprised that these three have stayed at the top of my list now for a while.

Humblebrag time if you'll allow it (I'll spoiler it just in case you won't lol):

Spoiler:

my cousin was a guest star in a netflix show called Mindhunter about the beginnings of the FBI profiling program. He played Edmund Kemper and was nominated for an Emmy this year (he didn't win) he also just finished filming another netflix show called Umbrella Academy based on the comics by Gerard Way. Cameron plays one of the hitmen, named Hazel or something I think. So that also makes me like Netflix even more. But seriously I love Netflix forever and I'd propose if it would be a legit union.

none of those shows are my speed - but yer cousin was one of my favorite things about the first ssn of mindhunter - i watched quite a few interviews with him - hes definitely an interesting guy

[robotulism]

Originally Posted by sleigher

none of those shows are my speed - but yer cousin was one of my favorite things about the first ssn of mindhunter - i watched quite a few interviews with him - hes definitely an interesting guy

That's not the end of the world I'm sure we have a lot of TV shows in common otherwise.

Thank you, I'm very proud of him and I love that people enjoy the show. Yes, he's a goof. The only problem for me was that the topic of the show is something I'm very very interested in, but it's really hard to get "lost" in the show when I don't see a brutal killer, I just see my cousin Cameron the literal giant nerd. But the scenes he wasn't in or you didn't see his face I forgot again that these people are just actors reading a script and I was able to get into it the way you're supposed to.

[sleigher]

Originally Posted by robotulism

Thank you, I'm very proud of him and I love that people enjoy the show. Yes, he's a goof. The only problem for me was that the topic of the show is something I'm very very interested in, but it's really hard to get "lost" in the show when I don't see a brutal killer, I just see my cousin Cameron the literal giant nerd. But the scenes he wasn't in or you didn't see his face I forgot again that these people are just actors reading a script and I was able to get into it the way you're supposed to.

when i found out that he had a day job looking after small children it made his role that much creepier - sort of ironic in a way that this guy would be taking care of kids and then portraying a serial killer also

and i can only imagine how bizarre that must be to see yer cousin staring back at you in the midst of such a serious show

[Sydneyfan]

I thought Russian Doll was brilliant.

[gweeps]

Originally Posted by Sydneyfan

I thought Russian Doll was brilliant.

I came here to post how interesting this looks.

[Sydneyfan]

Originally Posted by gweeps

I came here to post how interesting this looks.

It's really fast moving, smart and very engaging. None of the middle episode/s bloat that so many series seem to suffer from.

[sleigher]

Originally Posted by Sydneyfan

I thought Russian Doll was brilliant.

damn - that ending ...

[Sydneyfan]

Originally Posted by sleigher

damn - that ending ...

Spoiler:

Did you notice the multiple Nadias walking in the parade? I confess I didn't, just read about it afterwards. Probably a series worth watching a second time to pick up the nuances.

[sleigher]

Originally Posted by Sydneyfan

Spoiler:

Did you notice the multiple Nadias walking in the parade? I confess I didn't, just read about it afterwards. Probably a series worth watching a second time to pick up the nuances.

Spoiler:

i did - but only after the two scenes morphed into one - i noticed the back of her walking past her

also - heres a cheat sheet of things to look out for the second time around:

https://www.vulture.com/2019/02/russ...eferences.html

[Sydneyfan]

ooh, thanks. That will be useful!

[Sydneyfan]

Up to episode 4 of the new Ricky Gervais series, After Life (Netflix). Really enjoying it so far.

[thebalvenie]

Originally Posted by robotulism

That's not the end of the world I'm sure we have a lot of TV shows in common otherwise.

Thank you, I'm very proud of him and I love that people enjoy the show. Yes, he's a goof. The only problem for me was that the topic of the show is something I'm very very interested in, but it's really hard to get "lost" in the show when I don't see a brutal killer, I just see my cousin Cameron the literal giant nerd. But the scenes he wasn't in or you didn't see his face I forgot again that these people are just actors reading a script and I was able to get into it the way you're supposed to.

your cousin is badass!
he's also in the umbrella academy which is also a great netflix show.

[sleigher]

anyone watched the new twilight zone yet?

[Sydneyfan]

Originally Posted by sleigher

anyone watched the new twilight zone yet?

Not available here until April 19, but I'm really looking forward to it.

[sleigher]

Originally Posted by Sydneyfan

Not available here until April 19, but I'm really looking forward to it.

the first episode is available on youtube - lemme know if it plays for you

[Sydneyfan]

Nah, looks like I'm geo-blocked. Thanks very much though.

[sleigher]

this show is hilarious!

[sleigher]

anyone watched the second ssn of mindhunter yet?

[Sydneyfan]

Originally Posted by sleigher

anyone watched the second ssn of mindhunter yet?

I have. Really enjoyed it.

[sleigher]

Originally Posted by Sydneyfan

I have. Really enjoyed it.

really liked that they brought in some new characters

Spoiler:

im still not sure how i feel about the subplot about holts son

[Sydneyfan]

Originally Posted by sleigher

really liked that they brought in some new characters

Spoiler:

im still not sure how i feel about the subplot about holts son

Spoiler:

I found it kind of intriguing. I think it depends where they take that particular storyline in future eps.

[sleigher]

Originally Posted by Sydneyfan

Spoiler:

I found it kind of intriguing. I think it depends where they take that particular storyline in future eps.

Spoiler:

agreed that it is interesting - especially the cross aspect - i guess im just sorta put off that they seemed to lean on it a bit too much - nearly felt overdone and heavy handed at times - so im definitely curious about it going forward ... regardless - it made for a compelling moment when holt finally got back home after things settled down with work

[Sydneyfan]

Spoiler:

Looks like the murder itself was based on a real case, even if the actual child killers were not sons of FBI agents. 10 and 7 years old.....unbelievable.

https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/201...ndhunter-brian

[sleigher]

Originally Posted by Sydneyfan

Spoiler:

Looks like the murder itself was based on a real case, even if the actual child killers were not sons of FBI agents. 10 and 7 years old.....unbelievable.

https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/201...ndhunter-brian

Spoiler:

thats interesting - adds a different perspective - might not be as shoehorned as i had first suspected