TV series discussion {'ware Spoiler Alert}

[DejaBrew]

I kept telling hubby that a poster on AFF said it was brilliant.

And hubby clearly agreed that said AFF poster was totally on the money

I'm wondering if some viewers are experiencing a "Quantum of Solace" moment with S2? Casino Royale set such a high bar for Daniel Craig's tenure as Bond that Quantum of Solace was almost guaranteed to be a comparative disappointment even if it wasn't a bad film. I wonder if the same is happening here for some folks in that S1 of The Night Manager was such an outstanding series that S2 is letting some folks down a bit?

Out of curiosity (and without giving away too much for those who haven't already watched), what aren't you liking about it?

 

[Pushka]

And hubby clearly agreed that said AFF poster was totally on the money

I'm wondering if some viewers are experiencing a "Quantum of Solace" moment with S2? Casino Royale set such a high bar for Daniel Craig's tenure as Bond that Quantum of Solace was almost guaranteed to be a comparative disappointment even if it wasn't a bad film. I wonder if the same is happening here for some folks in that S1 of The Night Manager was such an outstanding series that S2 is letting some folks down a bit?

Out of curiosity (and without giving away too much for those who haven't already watched), what aren't you liking about it?

I think too many irrelevant flashbacks happening for the first episode so you get confused as to what you are watching and when. I kept hoping to see links. From one of the scenes I thought that Roper was identified in the present but it was 6 years earlier. And was hopeful that his demise was a part of the show but he isn't and other than the one mercenary he remembers, and his son, the two series are not really linked as such. Was also hoping to see Olivia Coleman again.

And the 10 years didn't treat Pine kindly . Shame.

 

[zig]

I think too many irrelevant flashbacks happening for the first episode so you get confused as to what you are watching and when. I kept hoping to see links. From one of the scenes I thought that Roper was identified in the present but it was 6 years earlier. And was hopeful that his demise was a part of the show but he isn't and other than the one mercenary he remembers, and his son, the two series are not really linked as such. Was also hoping to see Olivia Coleman again.

And the 10 years didn't treat Pine kindly . Shame.

You will see Olivia Coleman.

 

[DejaBrew]

I think too many irrelevant flashbacks happening for the first episode so you get confused as to what you are watching and when. I kept hoping to see links. From one of the scenes I thought that Roper was identified in the present but it was 6 years earlier. And was hopeful that his demise was a part of the show but he isn't and other than the one mercenary he remembers, and his son, the two series are not really linked as such. Was also hoping to see Olivia Coleman again.

And the 10 years didn't treat Pine kindly . Shame.

I get where you're coming from, however I strongly recommend persisting if you haven't already done so. Personally, I think it's well worth it. But that's just the opinion of this AFF poster

 

[MARTINE]

I just started ‘The last thing he told me’ on apple
Into it so far (ep 2) and loving the Sausalito locale

 

[n7of9]

DTF St Louis on HBO. I started it thinking it would be a comedy because of the 'dtf' and Jason Bateman, but gawd is it a good crime drama!

 

[zig]

DTF St Louis on HBO. I started it thinking it would be a comedy because of the 'dtf' and Jason Bateman, but gawd is it a good crime drama!

I also thought it was a comedy. I’m waiting for all the episodes to be available before I start watching it.

 

[MARTINE]

Have read a few reviews of the new Scarpetta series . Nicole Kidman’s acting is described as all the animation of an AI bot! Will give it a go, there was a time at ‘The Turn of the Century’ when I hoovered up Patricia Cornwall novels then ai found them samey samey

 

[Aeryn]

IMO Nicole Kiman cant act, she is just her uptight self in every role, only the costume and the accent changes. Australia has many more talented actresses. Seeing her listed in a cast is a signal for me to not bother watching.

 

[TheRealTMA]

Have read a few reviews of the new Scarpetta series . Nicole Kidman’s acting is described as all the animation of an AI bot! Will give it a go, there was a time at ‘The Turn of the Century’ when I hoovered up Patricia Cornwall novels then ai found them samey samey

Isn't all her "acting" like that?

Watched first episode last night and was ok.

 

[Pushka]

IMO Nicole Kiman cant act, she is just her uptight self in every role, only the costume and the accent changes. Australia has many more talented actresses. Seeing her listed in a cast is a signal for me to not bother watching.

She's quite good in the Big Little Lies series. And Special Ops Lioness.

 

[prozac]

Have read a few reviews of the new Scarpetta series . Nicole Kidman’s acting is described as all the animation of an AI bot! Will give it a go, there was a time at ‘The Turn of the Century’ when I hoovered up Patricia Cornwall novels then ai found them samey samey

The whole gammut of emotions from A to B.

 

[DejaBrew]

Just finished watching Calls on Apple TV. The basic synopsis -: Told through a series of interconnected phone conversations, these conversations chronicle the mysterious story of a group of strangers whose lives are thrown into disarray in the lead-up to an apocalyptic event.

Decided to watch it for something "different". It's almost like a radio or podcast sci-fi thriller/drama where the only video footage you see is more like a visualiser of each of the calls and interactions between the various protagonists. Plenty of prominent actors and actresses lending their voices to the show.

Short episodes with an interesting and engaging storyline. Takes a few episodes for the various threads to start coming together, but worth a watch if you're up for something a little left field.

 

[JessicaTam]

I just started ‘The last thing he told me’ on apple
Into it so far (ep 2) and loving the Sausalito locale

Thank you for reminding me. I enjoyed season 1.

 

[Cossie]

Watched the first episode of HIP on prime/amazon, so far so good, pity it's in French, but it's bearable.

 

[TheRealTMA]

Watched the first episode of HIP on prime/amazon, so far so good, pity it's in French, but it's bearable.

C’est la vie!

 

[Pushka]

Ep2 Night Manager improved for us.

 

[DejaBrew]

Ep2 Night Manager improved for us.

Hang on…. You were expressing disappointment but had only watched Ep 1 at the time??

Glad you’re enjoying it more in any case

 

[MARTINE]

Watched the first episode of HIP on prime/amazon, so far so good, pity it's in French, but it's bearable.

There is also a version in the US - cannot remember where I watched it but good

High Potential (TV Series 2024– ) ⭐ 7.5 | Comedy, Crime, Drama

45m | M

m.imdb.com

 

[zig]

There is also a version in the US - cannot remember where I watched it but good

High Potential (TV Series 2024– ) ⭐ 7.5 | Comedy, Crime, Drama

45m | M

m.imdb.com

I watched Season 1 of the US version- it is on Disney +. Season 2 is also available. If I resubscribe in the future I might give it another go.