Second season of Orange is the New Black launched today.

 

Anyone else into this?

 

I have to admit to being a bit of a TV/movie-phile.  I generally buy Blu-Rays when there's a movie I want to see rather than just watching it on PPV or In-demand (I like to collect).

 

Premium TV has really been leading a creative resurgence in recent years, probably dating back to The Sopranos.  Its nice that Netflix has become a legitimate competitor for HBO (which puts out some really great shows like Sopranos, Deadwood, Boardwalk Empire, True Blood etc).

 

House of Cards was tremendous.

 

While cable channels like AMC are getting in on the act, I annoys me a bit.  The Walking Dead would be so much better on Netflix or HBO where they could truly appeal to adults (HBO passed on The Walking Dead when Thomas Jane was attached).

 

As for Orange, it took me a few episodes to get into last season but Im looking forward to banging out a few episodes tonight.

 

As an aside, for you Trekies, it was recently the 20th anniversary of the finale of TNG, one of the best Series' Finales in TV history.

Edited February 5, 20188 yr by The Unknown Poster

Just now, FrostyWinnipeg said:

Its an odd trailer considering the next season is a prequel?

 

I didn't hear anything about season 2 being a prequel. That would be news to me. I'm sure the story will still cover past events since Jimmi Simpson is returning for Season 2 (but doesn't appear in this trailer).

21 minutes ago, MOBomberFan said:

I didn't hear anything about season 2 being a prequel. That would be news to me. I'm sure the story will still cover past events since Jimmi Simpson is returning for Season 2 (but doesn't appear in this trailer).

Yeah the first season contained elements of prequel.  I imagine the second season will be much the same.

Cloverfield Paradox

Spoiler

Disappointing. Picks up at the end but like Bright I can see why a studio dumped it. Another Netflix Original

 

wow Mamie Gummer is really starting to look like her mother

http://tvline.com/2018/02/06/true-detective-mamie-gummer-season-3-cast/

Edited February 6, 20188 yr by iHeart

Anybody here check out Altered Carbon on Netflix? First season was just released on the 2nd, so I binged it yesterday. If you're a sci-fi/cyberpunk fan, I guarantee you'll like it.

26 minutes ago, blue_gold_84 said:

Anybody here check out Altered Carbon on Netflix? First season was just released on the 2nd, so I binged it yesterday. If you're a sci-fi/cyberpunk fan, I guarantee you'll like it.

I dig it. I'm at episode 5... trying to ration it out rather than binge. Very Shadowrunny. Very cool.

 I knew that move to friday was code for "Final season"

http://tvline.com/2018/02/06/once-upon-a-time-cancelled-ending-season-7/

13 minutes ago, iHeart said:

 I knew that move to friday was code for "Final season"

http://tvline.com/2018/02/06/once-upon-a-time-cancelled-ending-season-7/

That show was on life support after last season. I'm a firm believer in cancelling every show after 7 but OUAT should have been out after 6.

15 hours ago, iHeart said:

 I knew that move to friday was code for "Final season"

http://tvline.com/2018/02/06/once-upon-a-time-cancelled-ending-season-7/

That show became a travesty in season 7.  It was just rehashing everything from season 1, but with crappier characters and a worse plot.  After season 1 and 2, it just kept going farther and farther downhill.  Not bad, just downhill.  Season 7 was just bad though.

Edited February 7, 20187 yr by Logan007

 

http://tvline.com/2018/02/07/kim-possible-revival-movie-live-action-disney-channel/

http://tvline.com/2018/02/12/hannah-simone-cast-the-greatest-american-hero-abc-reboot/

2 hours ago, iHeart said:

http://tvline.com/2018/02/12/hannah-simone-cast-the-greatest-american-hero-abc-reboot/

That's interesting casting.  She was always fun on New Girl.  Good be a fun show!

Caught Justice League last night. I liked it. Not really notice the CGI stache but was catching it on a monitor so...

Clocked in at exactly 2hrs.

Edited February 14, 20187 yr by FrostyWinnipeg

http://tvline.com/2018/02/14/disjointed-cancelled-season-3-netflix-kathy-bates/

 

also

http://tvline.com/2018/02/14/grace-and-frankie-renewed-season-5-rupaul-joins-cast-netflix/

 

16 minutes ago, FrostyWinnipeg said:

 

Youtube Red original series.

 

I'm interested in about one episode of this and that's all.

It would be better as a comedy. Two former rivals, down on their luck, open a dojo together.

well Tambor isn't coming back for sure

http://tvline.com/2018/02/15/transparent-jeffrey-tambor-fired-season-5-harassment-claims/

man most new talk shows in the 2010s don't have the best track record do they?

http://tvline.com/2018/02/16/harry-cancelled-connick-jr-daytime-talk-show-no-season-3/

now why did they wait until near the end of the second season?

http://tvline.com/2018/02/20/snl-host-sterling-k-brown-saturday-night-live/

oh and Bill Hader is hosting too

 

Edited February 20, 20187 yr by iHeart

Anyone have Amazon Prime?

Im considering subscribing.  Which would officially make me a streaming guy as I'd have more than just Netflix.  Looks like some good shows.  American Gods.  The Main in the High Castle (anyone watch this?).  Lore.  Plus, I order things probably monthly or so from Amazon so the free shipping would just about pay for it.

Altered Carbon on Netflix.

 

I'm five episodes in and it's been great. Great, original storyline and impressive visuals for a Netflix show. I can't wait to read the book.

The world they've created is really unique and leaves so many possibilities.

From IMDB:

Set in a future where consciousness is digitized and stored, a prisoner returns to life in a new body and must solve a mind-bending murder to win his freedom.

 

3 hours ago, The Unknown Poster said:

Anyone have Amazon Prime?

Im considering subscribing.  Which would officially make me a streaming guy as I'd have more than just Netflix.  Looks like some good shows.  American Gods.  The Main in the High Castle (anyone watch this?).  Lore.  Plus, I order things probably monthly or so from Amazon so the free shipping would just about pay for it.

Yes, I do.  Or, rather my workplace does.  But I have the greenlight to use at home    I'm sure you know already, but if you buy a lot online and could utilize the shipping part of it, then Prime is a no brainer.  Amazon Music comes with as well, though I haven't tried it too much yet. 

The Man in the High Castle I started then forgot about, oh probably 2 yrs ago already.  The premise sounded too interesting to pass up.  Plus it's a Phillip K **** adaptation, which of course is awesome.   (sidenote:  check out the movie A Scanner Darkly.)   Honestly can't remember enough of the show to give it a good review, from my poor memory, it was very interesting & different just s1 was a little slow. 

American Gods I just started - 4 ep? in I think.  It's like Westworld meets Sin City.  I've watched as little Marvel/DC movies as anyone on earth, to me it feels comic-booky, but in a good way.  It's a trip, that's for sure.  (One minute we're set in today, the next we're in some heaven-like dreamworld talking about the 5 gods)  A series to avoid if you're overly bothered by crude language and nudity. 

The Night Manager is FOR SURE worth a watch.... pretty sure I did a crappy writeup for it a few pages back?  

Those are the 3 big "original" series to Amazon that jump out.  Sneaky Pete has good reviews thus far.  Mr.Robot, House, Preacher, 30 Rock are nice add ons for me personally.  

 

4 hours ago, The Unknown Poster said:

Anyone have Amazon Prime?

Im considering subscribing.  Which would officially make me a streaming guy as I'd have more than just Netflix.  Looks like some good shows.  American Gods.  The Main in the High Castle (anyone watch this?).  Lore.  Plus, I order things probably monthly or so from Amazon so the free shipping would just about pay for it.

We also have it... barely use it though.  Hasn't been enough original content for our liking yet but that may change.  Even the non-exclusive stuff was underwhelming.

 Like Netflix, Prime has a lot of content not available in Canada.  We were recently in Mexico and I threw it on one day to see the difference and it was huge.  I hope that kind of thing changes over time.

3 hours ago, Jimmy Pop said:

Yes, I do.  Or, rather my workplace does.  But I have the greenlight to use at home    I'm sure you know already, but if you buy a lot online and could utilize the shipping part of it, then Prime is a no brainer.  Amazon Music comes with as well, though I haven't tried it too much yet. 

The Man in the High Castle I started then forgot about, oh probably 2 yrs ago already.  The premise sounded too interesting to pass up.  Plus it's a Phillip K **** adaptation, which of course is awesome.   (sidenote:  check out the movie A Scanner Darkly.)   Honestly can't remember enough of the show to give it a good review, from my poor memory, it was very interesting & different just s1 was a little slow. 

American Gods I just started - 4 ep? in I think.  It's like Westworld meets Sin City.  I've watched as little Marvel/DC movies as anyone on earth, to me it feels comic-booky, but in a good way.  It's a trip, that's for sure.  (One minute we're set in today, the next we're in some heaven-like dreamworld talking about the 5 gods)  A series to avoid if you're overly bothered by crude language and nudity. 

The Night Manager is FOR SURE worth a watch.... pretty sure I did a crappy writeup for it a few pages back?  

Those are the 3 big "original" series to Amazon that jump out.  Sneaky Pete has good reviews thus far.  Mr.Robot, House, Preacher, 30 Rock are nice add ons for me personally.  

 

In fact those are two of my favourite things.