WS TV Log Discussion Thread

[Jimmy King]

I figured I’d share this here, if you want to rate and log your shows like you can with movies for Letterboxd then I suggest checking out Serializd. Like I said, it’s like Letterboxd but for TV series, its fun to log and rate stuff, at least I think so lol.

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[Marty McFourth]

Quite a good true crime series. There's a large emphasis and focus on the detectives that worked on the cases which I enjoy. The archival footage they use is well placed, it's very well edited and produced and I find it interesting to see the process behind catching people like this.

Interesting show that just started up over here on Channel 4. I watched the first episode last night. A reality show where some celebs are staying in a prison with real former inmates. Not crazy huge celebs, but I do recognise a couple of names in it. I like the concept and them not being given any special treatments so they can get a somewhat authentic experience of what it's like to be in there 24/7. It's a pretty interesting watch so far.

Awesome series from Mike Flanagan, I would say on equal levels to Hill House. Fantastic characters and performances with an engrossing storyline.

 

[Marty McFourth]

I'm mostly a fan of Scott Pilgrim due to the film which I have seen several times now, never got around to checking out the comics. It's a fun anime, I'm getting about as much enjoyment as I did with the film, it really helps that all of the cast came back to lend their voices to this. It feels like slipping on a cozy comfort blanket and all feels very familar. The art style is nice, it's charming and I'm just having a lot of fun with it.

Bingewatching this from Season 1. I have seen bits of it before and I can't figure out why I ever dropped this show, it's incredibly gripping and has to be one of the more underrated Netflix shows. It's got such an awesome concept and the cast of characters are all really interesting. I love the performances. Absolutely perfect show to binge as there is always something happening and a lot of episodes leave you wanting to see what happens next.

 

[Y2Jayne]

I can't recommend Ted Lasso enough, it was an amazing show. Season 3 lacked a little focus but other than that, I loved it so damn much.

 

[Marty McFourth]

Manifest

Decent show. The acting is a bit hit or miss but nothing I can't look past. It's serviceable. The concept itself more than makes up for it, I love time travel and mystery shows. So this is right up my alley. It has reminded me a lot of LOST. All that is missing is some stronger characters and performances to really take it up to the next level. I'm almost finished with Season 1 and it's been a really fun ride. Not sure if I'll continue yet though, Netflix only has Season 4 after this which is a shame so I'd have to look around for the rest elsewhere.

World War II: From the Frontlines

Great stuff if you're like me and itching for more War documentaries to watch. WW2 has been covered loads and I've watched a ton of different things about it over the years. I really enjoyed this series. They really let a lot of the footage just speak for itself and I love that, and the restoration and colourization of it is really incredible to watch. Definitely some of the best I have seen. It's just really interesting to see it all in such good quality,

Happiness

Such a fun South Korean zombie show with likeable leads and very entertaining action and dialogue. The characters are great and well developed, and I enjoy how it has some humour mixed in with the serious moments. It's been such an easy watch for me.

 

[Deadd2009]

Binging the Santa Clauses and just started season 2, while im sad we're probably not getting another movie, this is just as good. Really enjoyed the first season.

 

[Deadd2009]

Finished up the last season of Sonic Prime and started Muppets Mayhem.

 

[Marty McFourth]

I've been bingewatching Hannibal. It's one of the few boxsets I have that I haven't already watched to completion. It's such an excellent show. It's a masterclass really from the writing, to the visuals, to the performances. Very disturbing and very effective. It's a really rewarding show the further and deeper you get in to it. I love what Mads Mikkelsen brings to the character so much. He effortlessly shifts through all the different personas.

 

[Marty McFourth]

Great little show. I went in with no real expecations as I haven't read the Novel it's based on or watched any of the trailers. I was really pleasantly surprised by how good it all was. I haven't watched too many Australian shows off the top of my head but I loved how authentic this all felt. The actors and the characters they play really added to that feeling, they put in some incredible raw performances. I was blown away by the young actor Felix Cameron in particular who plays Eli in the show. He was incredible. I was drawn in and engrossed in this world within the first 10 minutes but the story really gripped me after the first few episodes and I ended up bingewatching the entire thing during a weekend. Story was so good.

 

[Apoho Creed]

I surely did remember watching Real Sex in the 90s as a Kid. Everyone with the Hot Box would know for sure which is how my family were able to see all the PPVs from the Attitude Era especially with that Cable Box.

 

[Marty McFourth]

I started watching this show on a whim as I was in the mood for a Goosebumps kind of deal. It is a step above in quality than I was initially expecting. The storylines and themes are so well thought out and much darker than I was expecting from a show aimed primarily at younger audiences. There is elements of it that really remind me of Black Mirror and the acting from the young actors is geniunely really impressive.

 

[Deadd2009]

I decided to go down the rabbit hole of Walking Dead stuff, started with Daryl Dixon. Where...are the freaking zombies?!

 

[Marty McFourth]

I don't know if anybody else has been watching this show on Netflix, but it's one of the best mini-series they've released in ages. Superbly acted, directed and I haven't watched something quite as tense as this in a long time. I was shocked at the fact it's based on a true story. It just gets so crazy the further it goes on. I'd highly recommend going in blind like I did and just being carried by the wild journey it takes you on, there's a lot of shocking moments. Both Richard Gadd and Jessica Gunning deserve to get more big roles in the future, their performances were phenomenal.

 

[Deadd2009]

Finished Knuckles and started Ghosts since I kept seeing it advertised all the time. Why not.

 

[Marty McFourth]

This show rocks. I watched it a little bit back in the day but it's honestly even better than I remembered. The premise is so awesome and the way they introduce you to the characters. Super unique setting for a Sci-Fi show. It's really funny as well, Channel 4 has a lot of box sets in their history that I'd consider essential viewing, especially in the comedy sphere. Most of the shows such as Misfits, Inbetweeners, Skins, Shameless etc. are really high quality. Misfits has razor sharp dialogue and incredible characters, all of which are diverse, stand-out and are interesting. They all feel like the 'main character' and all get fantastic development throughout the episodes. The only gripe I think you could have with the show is with some of the special effects. They haven't aged too great but that's certainly not a deal breaker for me personally.