What are you watching in 2020 (or re-watching)???

[JWags85]

Just finished Lupin.  Absolutely fantastic.  Also, if you watch, please don’t watch dubbed, it takes away from the viewing so much.  Cant wait for the second half later this year.

Felt very much like Sherlock to me, in terms of feel, filming, and tone, which is a great compliment cause that’s one of my absolute favorite pieces of modern TV.

One minor quibble, I’ve watched ALOT of Spanish TV on Netflix.  Money Heist, Unauthorized Living, Monarca, Narcos...I’m formerly fluent, but still can pick up most.  And while nowhere near that in French, between the romance similarities and lots of time in Belgium, I know a good amount of phrases and such.  The subtitled translation is TERRIBLE.  I don’t know if it’s just a Netflix thing or what, but multiple times I stopped it to tell my GF what they really meant to say.  It doesn’t take away from the overall plot or dialogue, but nuances are def lost

[Hards Alumni]

Judas and the Black Messiah.

I hope the 3 leads enjoy their Oscar nominations.  Great film, go watch it.

[wadesworld]

Judas and the Black Messiah.

I hope the 3 leads enjoy their Oscar nominations.  Great film, go watch it.

Looks really good. Will have to check it out this weekend.

[PGsHeroes32]

Judas and the Black Messiah.

I hope the 3 leads enjoy their Oscar nominations.  Great film, go watch it.

Sadly, I think only Kaluuya is getting one. But hes probably gonna win it as well.

[drewm88]

Judas and the Black Messiah.

I hope the 3 leads enjoy their Oscar nominations.  Great film, go watch it.

This was outstanding. I was surprised to see only Kaluuya was nominated for the Golden Globe.

[ChitownSpaceForRent]

Rewatching a bunch of old Survivor seasons. Some of it has not aged well but forgot how much fun the show used to be.

Watched religiously every week from seasons 1-20.

[StillAWarrior]

Rewatching a bunch of old Survivor seasons. Some of it has not aged well but forgot how much fun the show used to be.

Watched religiously every week from seasons 1-20.

Coincidentally enough, when I got home from work yesterday, my wife and daughter were watching Blood vs. Water (S27). It's a pretty good season that apparently occurred during the period when I had stopped watching. I don't "know" who wins, but I do know one player who was on the recent Winners at War season is on it and commented that he had never won...so I suspect I might know.

[Chili]

Rewatching a bunch of old Survivor seasons. Some of it has not aged well but forgot how much fun the show used to be.

Watched religiously every week from seasons 1-20.

It has been until recently the gold standard for reality competition shows. Why would you stop watching at S20? I mean i get it that next few were a bit of a drag, but it's still better than 90% of what's out there. Probably still my favorite TV show.

[ChitownSpaceForRent]

It has been until recently the gold standard for reality competition shows. Why would you stop watching at S20? I mean i get it that next few were a bit of a drag, but it's still better than 90% of what's out there. Probably still my favorite TV show.

More of a timing thing than anything. Think Heroes vs. Villains was my senior year of high school or just before?

Didn’t watch hardly any network television through college/grad school. Picked Surviovr back up again during season 36.

[JWags85]

Just started Gangs of London.  British show picked up by AMC.  Originally noticed it cause Joe Cole, John Shelby from Peaky Blinders is a lead.  Stacked cast.  Colm Meaney, Michelle Fairley (Cat Stark from GOT), and a couple other notable British actors you’d recognize.

Covers the interplay of a various organized crime families in modern day London.  The cinematography is BREATHTAKING.  The opening shot/scene is incredibly intense and impressive.  I’m through the double episode (1&2) that started it out.  It’s fairly violent, but it’s shot so well that it doesn’t come off grotesque.  There have been 2 fight scenes that are probably the most impressive I’ve seen outside of a movie, including the camera work, choreography, and pacing,  very British in feel (like a classic caper film) but gorgeously done.  I’m hooked

[Golden Avalanche]

Just started Gangs of London.  British show picked up by AMC.  Originally noticed it cause Joe Cole, John Shelby from Peaky Blinders is a lead.  Stacked cast.  Colm Meaney, Michelle Fairley (Cat Stark from GOT), and a couple other notable British actors you’d recognize.

Covers the interplay of a various organized crime families in modern day London.  The cinematography is BREATHTAKING.  The opening shot/scene is incredibly intense and impressive.  I’m through the double episode (1&2) that started it out.  It’s fairly violent, but it’s shot so well that it doesn’t come off grotesque.  There have been 2 fight scenes that are probably the most impressive I’ve seen outside of a movie, including the camera work, choreography, and pacing,  very British in feel (like a classic caper film) but gorgeously done.  I’m hooked

Curious what you'll think at the end. Check back in when finished. 

[PGsHeroes32]

It has been until recently the gold standard for reality competition shows. Why would you stop watching at S20? I mean i get it that next few were a bit of a drag, but it's still better than 90% of what's out there. Probably still my favorite TV show.

I still love it as well.

Seasons 31,33,37 and 40 are excellent within the last 10.

And 30 is a beautiful trainwreck of a group.

[MU82]

I still love it as well.

Seasons 31,33,37 and 40 are excellent within the last 10.

And 30 is a beautiful trainwreck of a group.

Wait ... there have been 40 seasons of Survivor?

[MU82]

We’re now in Season 4 of The Crown. It has gotten much spicier, with many “Oh no he (or she) didn’t” moments.

So far, Charles really comes off as part clod and part d-bag, and it’s hard to imagine anybody more sympathetic than Diana.

Good stuff!

[Chili]

Wait ... there have been 40 seasons of Survivor?

Yup. Up until Covid they did (outside of the first couple) 2 seasons a year. Still wins it time slot. It's sort like the Springsteen or Pearl Jam of shows. Fan base isn't growing much but there is a very devoted and engaged group that love it.

[Chili]

More of a timing thing than anything. Think Heroes vs. Villains was my senior year of high school or just before?

Didn’t watch hardly any network television through college/grad school. Picked Surviovr back up again during season 36.

That makes sense.

[Chili]

I still love it as well.

Seasons 31,33,37 and 40 are excellent within the last 10.

And 30 is a beautiful trainwreck of a group.

Agree on all of that. I have heard the rewatch of 37 while knowing the outcome makes you enjoy it much more. I may have to do that soon if this 3' of snow doesn't melt. I heard they are just about to start filming again here soon so it should be back this fall.

[PGsHeroes32]

Agree on all of that. I have heard the rewatch of 37 while knowing the outcome makes you enjoy it much more. I may have to do that soon if this 3' of snow doesn't melt. I heard they are just about to start filming again here soon so it should be back this fall.

Yeah 37 is very rewatchable. Similar to the other ones I mentioned.

A key to seasons like 37 and 33(or really any good season that doesnt have returning players) is a diverse cast in my opinion.

37 separating them by life status and 33 doing it more by age.

Seasons get bland when its a bunch of 20 something model types that were clearly recruited.

[MU82]

Yup. Up until Covid they did (outside of the first couple) 2 seasons a year. Still wins it time slot. It's sort like the Springsteen or Pearl Jam of shows. Fan base isn't growing much but there is a very devoted and engaged group that love it.

Wow ... that's amazing.

Enjoy!

[StillAWarrior]

It seems to me that Survivor is tailor made for production in a COVID bubble.

[PGsHeroes32]

It seems to me that Survivor is tailor made for production in a COVID bubble.

Over the last 10 seasons or so they have been strictly in Fiji and the days of filming all over the world are over. The deal in fiji is so good they refuse to go anywhere else.

Fiji as a country refused to let anyone in, so filming hasnt had a chance.

[MU82]

Just watched Nomadland.

As usual, Frances McDormand was brilliant. And the concept was unique and interesting.

But for those who like action films, this ain't your flick. It is a nice, quiet, beautifully filmed, reflective portrait of one person in particular and a group of people in general. Well worth watching, but I recommend not being tired when you watch it.

[brewcity77]

Finally got around to Ted Lasso. Wow, what a charming, endearing, delightful show. Truly a joyful experience.

[Jockey]

Just watched Nomadland.

As usual, Frances McDormand was brilliant. And the concept was unique and interesting.

But for those who like action films, this ain't your flick. It is a nice, quiet, beautifully filmed, reflective portrait of one person in particular and a group of people in general. Well worth watching, but I recommend not being tired when you watch it.

I agree completely, Mike.

I was going to post about the movie today. You stole part of my thunder, though. I was going to say if you enjoyed Fast & Furious or superhero movies, you probably shouldn't bother with Nomadland.

[StillAWarrior]

Finally got around to Ted Lasso. Wow, what a charming, endearing, delightful show. Truly a joyful experience.

My wife and I finished it last night - final three episodes. We agree completely with your assessment.