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just finished Sweetpea via nowtv

enjoyable watch, thought was very similar in style/feel to 'the end of the f***** world' , same studio?

 

 

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Half way through Love / Hate, Irish crime drama from a few years back on ITVX - couldn’t recommend highly enough, totally addictive and fantastic cast 

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  On 14/11/2024 at 11:25, Woodbutcher said:

It's beautifully filmed and the story's promising , but you know what it's like when you doze off watching a film and wake up not knowing what you missed ... well with this I kept dozing off and when I woke up it was as if I was still at the point that my eyelids dropped ... :thumbsup: 

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have to laugh as this is what happened when recently tried to re-watch his 'Dances with Wolves'

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Just started to re watch "Silicon Valley" it's on HBO via one of those 'dodgy' thingymajigs.

It's a comedy set around a tech start up company. If you like nerdy tech stuff along with laddish behaviour you'll love it

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  On 16/09/2024 at 17:48, Simon T said:

 

Just watched the 1st episode of season 2, looks promising..............

 

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it was terrible, and the last episode  was twaddle. I thought that it would turn out that way, can see there being 20 series, same formula and no improvement!

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  On 25/05/2023 at 14:57, Mike said:

Just binged on all  'Mr Inbetween' series last week, maybe a bit late to the party on that one

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Have just been doing the same thing.

I then did a quick search to see what else that Scott Ryan had appeared in and was pleasantly surprised to find that there was a 2005 movie called "The Magician"  that was the first outing for the character Ray Shoesmith , written and directed by Scott himself , and even more pleasantly surprised to find it available on YouTube ... :yes:

 

 

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  On 14/11/2024 at 09:49, Woodbutcher said:

Cheers for that , it's been so long since the first half of the series aired that I'm presently revisiting it before starting thenew episode.

As for Mr Costner's 'epic' western thing "Horizon : An American Saga" , I've tried it twice but I find it's like wading through treacle.

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Landman has just started up 

It's another show from that Taylor Sheridan geezer and so its very much similar to Yellowstone and that prison one (the titles gone) 

This time we are talking Texan oil fields, we both enjoyed the first one here and it's recommended if ya like the guys other stuff

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  On 22/11/2024 at 14:28, Source Team said:

Landman has just started up 

It's another show from that Taylor Sheridan geezer and so its very much similar to Yellowstone and that prison one (the titles gone) 

This time we are talking Texan oil fields, we both enjoyed the first one here and it's recommended if ya like the guys other stuff

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Anything with Billy Bob Thornton in it is worth a try.

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  On 26/11/2024 at 09:43, Valleysoul said:

Halfway through this and it's very good. If you're interested in podcasts I can highly recommend - Assume Nothing 'The Handler' on BBC sounds. Memoirs of a Special Branch officer during the troubles and how he handled IRA 'touts'

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 Gerry Armstrong would not have been happy 😏 i thought i was excellent and binged it 

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Is there a thread for soaps or would anyone be interested in one dedicated purely to one? 
I’m thinking Eastenders (my personal favourite) Coronation Street, Emmerdale etc.

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We could re appraise Prisoner Cell Block H?

Don't worry you can all press the 'PAniC' button if things get too much...

 

ok, proper recent tele, SILO, I know, its a major show, but its very very good... and starting to get very interesting just now...

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Aaah , just had that bittersweet moment you experience when you finish watching the final episode of something very good indeed.

Thank you to the makers of "Yellowstone" , it's been a great journey ... :thumbup:

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I'm watching Boston Legal from the beginning how i had never seen it before i dont know. ive never experienced so many laugh out loud moments. William Shatner is brilliant in it. I'm at series 3 episode 9 and the last few with the Little lady in them have been wonderful.

Oh and watch Landman on Paramount+ its really good  

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  On 18/12/2024 at 04:17, Woodbutcher said:

Aaah , just had that bittersweet moment you experience when you finish watching the final episode of something very good indeed.

Thank you to the makers of "Yellowstone" , it's been a great journey ... :thumbup:

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I did all of em, but havent watched the finale ep, worth spening the time?

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  On 18/12/2024 at 18:54, Sweetchocolate said:

I definitely recommend Broadwalk Empire. I binged watched it all and it ended well. 

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I'm nearly through all of the seasons, but I'm on the look out for a seriously good cops and robbers series or film. French cinema is a favourite but there's some other good European stuff out there. 

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  On 26/11/2024 at 10:18, Ted Massey said:

Cross on Prime excellent USA detective series with a serial killer

Oxen on C4 (Walter Presents) ex army special forces guy routing out corruption

Both highly recommended 

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Hi Ted

I hope you're well. I'm going to try Oxen on your recommendation. 

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  On 18/12/2024 at 20:18, Peter99 said:

I'm nearly through all of the seasons, but I'm on the look out for a seriously good cops and robbers series or film. French cinema is a favourite but there's some other good European stuff out there. 

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There’s a series called Gangs of London which is very good. You may want to check it out as it’s got that cops and robbers element to it. It’s very gritty. 

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There’s a series called Gangs of London which is very good. You may want to check it out as it’s got that cops and robbers element to it. It’s very gritty. 

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Thanks mate I appreciate the reply. I've watched a bit of that but then forgot where I got to! I've been tinkering with the idea of rewatching from the beginning again so your prompt will encourage me to go back to it. I think I've seen that there's a new series on the way.

I felt a bit silly calling you Sweetchocolate, what's your name? I'm sure that you're very sweet nonetheless. 🙂

If you're a new member then welcome to Soul Source.

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  On 18/12/2024 at 11:34, Woodbutcher said:

Why would you watch all five series , fifty-two episodes , and then skip the final chapter ... ?

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Because of the wait, and the cost, it was free to me via Apple for a while, and to be honest I just havent got round to it. The gap between the end of the series and the final episode was a while wasnt it? 

I did however pay to watch the project Kevin Costner left to make, Horizon : American Saga, which was ok I thought, but no where as good as Yellowstone.  At least there are 2 more chapters to come in that series, so it can redeem it's self.

 

 

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  On 22/12/2024 at 14:25, Mal C said:

Because of the wait, and the cost, it was free to me via Apple for a while, and to be honest I just havent got round to it. The gap between the end of the series and the final episode was a while wasnt it? 

I did however pay to watch the project Kevin Costner left to make, Horizon : American Saga, which was ok I thought, but no where as good as Yellowstone.  At least there are 2 more chapters to come in that series, so it can redeem it's self.

 

 

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There was a wait which seemed an eternity I have to admit.

But the wait was worth it for sure , you do realise that the break was after episode 8 but there are another 6 after the return making 14 in all , not just a single hour and a half finale ?

I tried watching Costner's other project , a supposed masterpiece according to the hyperbole , but I found it a complete snoozefest to be honest , two attempts and I've yet to make it to the end of Part 1 , beautifully made for sure but oh so slow ... !

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  On 22/12/2024 at 15:27, Woodbutcher said:

There was a wait which seemed an eternity I have to admit.

But the wait was worth it for sure , you do realise that the break was after episode 8 but there are another 6 after the return making 14 in all , not just a single hour and a half finale ?

I tried watching Costner's other project , a supposed masterpiece according to the hyperbole , but I found it a complete snoozefest to be honest , two attempts and I've yet to make it to the end of Part 1 , beautifully made for sure but oh so slow ... !

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I agree, it's 3 hours I'll never get back...

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Just finished 'Black Doves'.

It was OK, full of action but a bit daft at times (ie: never any cops about even though the London streets were awash with shootings!).

This is not a spoiler...I felt sorry for the little girl (Kiera Knightly's daughter) in the last episode, she got a Spurs shirt for Christmas (...and I'm a Spurs fan 😆). 

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read somewhere that Apple tv is free for the next 2/3 days

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I enjoyed Black Doves a lot. 

Also, Archie, about Cary Grant was very good. I had no idea about his rough childhood. As was the BBC three part documentary about Elizabeth Taylor recently. 

 

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A genuine "must watch" has just premiered , if you are of an age to remember the events of December 1988 then this is to be seen , a warning regarding the traumatic content is well placed but it's a series that sets the bar extremely high and is a breath of fresh air amongst the usual tripe offered up on TV these days.

"Lockerbie : A Search for Truth"

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  On 02/01/2025 at 09:36, Daved said:

I enjoyed Black Doves a lot. 

Also, Archie, about Cary Grant was very good. I had no idea about his rough childhood. As was the BBC three part documentary about Elizabeth Taylor recently. 

 

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A genuine "must watch" has just premiered , if you are of an age to remember the events of December 1988 then this is to be seen , a warning regarding the traumatic content is well placed but it's a series that sets the bar extremely high and is a breath of fresh air amongst the usual tripe offered up on TV these days.

"Lockerbie : A Search for Truth"

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Both on my list of things to watch

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  On 01/01/2025 at 10:28, Mike said:

read somewhere that Apple tv is free for the next 2/3 days

almost right

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Its worth it to binge Slow Horses which is fantastic Gary Oldman is ace in it

  On 18/12/2024 at 20:27, Peter99 said:

Hi Ted

I hope you're well. I'm going to try Oxen on your recommendation. 

Peter

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Ok Pete back at you 

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  On 09/01/2025 at 16:44, Woodbutcher said:

For anyone disappointed by Mr Costner's big budget snoozerama 'Horizon: An American Saga' I suggest giving a new series called "American Primeval" a look.

Fast moving and hard hitting it's everything you could want from a wild west romp.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt24069848/

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Yes that looks great, one for the watch list. Director Peter Berg always makes exciting films, I'm surprised that Mark Wahlberg isn't in it as per usual.

The last great Wild West series I saw was Godless with Jeff Daniels so I'm really looking forward to this one.

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Another new series that I've just started and shows promise is "Patience" , a UK police drama centred on an autistic CRO worker using her abilities to help out on criminal cases , she's very much the same as the lead character in the great movie "Temple Grandin".

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Another new series that I've just started and shows promise is "Patience" ,

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Watched the first episode to see what they have made of the excellent French original Astrid Murder in Paris, very pale imitation , I'd have maybe enjoyed it more if I hadn't watched all four of the French series, I'll continue out of curiosity as Lou didn't watch Astrid. Astrid (Patience) was a lot more timid and you felt more for her ,Patience comes across as a lot more confident, without giving too much away the developing relationship between Astrid and the detective was a very slow burn and one of the most interesting aspects of the French original. I didn't get the same feeling of Patience being lost in the outside world as I did with Astrid. Must have been quite hard for the actress playing Patience to make the character her own without copying Astrid from the French version. 

   If you haven't seen Astrid I would definitely recommend seeking out at least the first episode and you might see what I mean. I'm not saying Patience isn't worth watching just from what I saw the French original in my opinion is so much better.

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  On 11/01/2025 at 09:46, Twoshoes said:

Watched the first episode to see what they have made of the excellent French original Astrid Murder in Paris, very pale imitation , I'd have maybe enjoyed it more if I hadn't watched all four of the French series, I'll continue out of curiosity as Lou didn't watch Astrid. Astrid (Patience) was a lot more timid and you felt more for her ,Patience comes across as a lot more confident, without giving too much away the developing relationship between Astrid and the detective was a very slow burn and one of the most interesting aspects of the French original. I didn't get the same feeling of Patience being lost in the outside world as I did with Astrid. Must have been quite hard for the actress playing Patience to make the character her own without copying Astrid from the French version. 

   If you haven't seen Astrid I would definitely recommend seeking out at least the first episode and you might see what I mean. I'm not saying Patience isn't worth watching just from what I saw the French original in my opinion is so much better.

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Thanks for that , I got through the first two episodes but found my interest waning somewhat towards the end , I'm heading over to the continent right now as I was unaware it was a remake , should have known better with it being a Ch4 effort.

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  On 11/01/2025 at 09:46, Twoshoes said:

Watched the first episode to see what they have made of the excellent French original Astrid Murder in Paris, very pale imitation , I'd have maybe enjoyed it more if I hadn't watched all four of the French series, I'll continue out of curiosity as Lou didn't watch Astrid. Astrid (Patience) was a lot more timid and you felt more for her ,Patience comes across as a lot more confident, without giving too much away the developing relationship between Astrid and the detective was a very slow burn and one of the most interesting aspects of the French original. I didn't get the same feeling of Patience being lost in the outside world as I did with Astrid. Must have been quite hard for the actress playing Patience to make the character her own without copying Astrid from the French version. 

   If you haven't seen Astrid I would definitely recommend seeking out at least the first episode and you might see what I mean. I'm not saying Patience isn't worth watching just from what I saw the French original in my opinion is so much better.

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ah, thanks for that, will have a look

sounds similar to Stephen Kings Holly character

Uk mainstream wise it's avail on C4

https://www.channel4.com/programmes/astrid-murder-in-paris

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  On 11/01/2025 at 10:55, Mike said:

ah, thanks for that, will have a look

sounds similar to Stephen Kings Holly character

Uk mainstream wise it's avail on C4

https://www.channel4.com/programmes/astrid-murder-in-paris

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What a ridiculous idea , show the original french drama whilst simultaneously airing a weak and insipid rehash.

I shall watch "Astrid et Raphaelle" on my usual source as I haven't entertained CH4 or CH5 for years.

CH5 did the same thing by making a rehash of the marvellous "All Creatures Great and Small" , that remake was a truly awful production.

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