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

12 minutes ago, FrostyWinnipeg said:

Yeah. I was hoping for a TNG Season 2 resurgence but this is the 2nd time showrunners have moved on.

Oh well. At least the saucer can still spin.

TNG actually had their show runner change for Season 3.  Michael Pillar.

I like Discovery but some of the writing is a bit...weak.  This might be a blessing in disguise.

so....Lucifer is saved

https://tvline.com/2018/06/15/lucifer-netflix-season-4-renewed-returning/

I watched Lucifer the first season but the plot is so ridiculous.  As far as Supergirl  goes, I can't watch it anymore. The Lesbian characters killed the show for me.  No idea why in a sci fi action series that even had to be part of the show itself.  There are other tv series where the LGBTQ agenda could have been inserted & made sense. 

Edited June 16, 20187 yr by SpeedFlex27

10 minutes ago, SpeedFlex27 said:

I watched Lucifer the first season but the plot is so ridiculous.  As far as Supergirl  goes, I can't watch it anymore. The Lesbian characters killed the show for me.  No idea why in a sci fi action series that even had to be part of the show itself.  There are other tv series where the LGBTQ agenda could have been inserted & made sense. 

well then I'm not sure how you'll feel about this, I heard that they're going to add a trasngender character

51 minutes ago, iHeart said:

well then I'm not sure how you'll feel about this, I heard that they're going to add a trasngender character

Already checked out on the series so doesn't matter to me. 

For the first time in 10 years i got copyright infringement email from BellMTS.

Definitely will get one tonight - it's the Westworld finale I think.

8 hours ago, FrostyWinnipeg said:

For the first time in 10 years i got copyright infringement email from BellMTS.

Definitely will get one tonight - it's the Westworld finale I think.

One more episode.

2 hours ago, The Unknown Poster said:

One more episode.

2 more letters.

27 minutes ago, FrostyWinnipeg said:

2 more letters.

Better start using a VPN to disguise your location.

oh by the way youtube red has changed it's name to youtube premium....and it's arrived in Canada!

 

and it's more expensive than Netflix like 12 bucks a month

 

 

 

Edited June 18, 20187 yr by iHeart

OKAY IT'S MOVING FORWARD

https://people.com/tv/roseanne-barr-walks-away-spinoff/?xid=socialflow_facebook_peoplemag&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=peoplemag

14 hours ago, iHeart said:

OKAY IT'S MOVING FORWARD

https://people.com/tv/roseanne-barr-walks-away-spinoff/?xid=socialflow_facebook_peoplemag&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=peoplemag

Good for her for being willing to walk away (I imagine she will get a pay out).  Perhaps they've even told her to lay low, maybe get some help, and perhaps she can have a triumphant return way down the road if the show is a hit.

 

Lots of info to unpack here.  Variety reports the following ideas being considered by CBS:

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1. A series set at Starfleet Academy from creators Stephanie Savage and Josh Schwartz. The duo most recently developed the CW’s reboot of “Dynasty” and previously created shows like “Gossip Girl” and Hulu and Marvel’s “Runaways.”

2. A limited series whose plot details are being kept under wraps.

3. A limited series based around the “Wrath of Khan” story. Khan’s full name is Khan Noonien Singh. He was famously portrayed by Ricardo Montalbán in both the original series episode “Space Seed” and again in the film “Star Trek II: Wrath of Khan.” Benedict Cumberbatch then played the character in the 2013 film “Star Trek Into Darkness.”

4. An animated series whose plot details are being kept under wraps.

Plus, other sources content a Patrick Stewart-centric project is under consideration where he'd reprise his role as Picard.  I sort of wonder if that is the "limited series" mentioned above.  Another source says one of the first projects would be an 8 episode limited series "spin off".  That could be a poor choice words, meaning spin off of Star Trek in general, but you could read it as a spin off of Discovery.

With that in mind, it either means the Picard series is somehow related to Discovery (recall that the original idea for Discovery was a time-jumping anthology series) or it could be an Enterprise 1701/Captain Pike series using the upcoming season 2 of Discovery as Back Door Pilot.

Edited June 19, 20187 yr by The Unknown Poster

So For this!!!

https://tvline.com/2018/06/21/daria-revival-reboot-mtv-studios/

On 2018-06-19 at 12:45 PM, The Unknown Poster said:

 

Lots of info to unpack here.  Variety reports the following ideas being considered by CBS:

Plus, other sources content a Patrick Stewart-centric project is under consideration where he'd reprise his role as Picard.  I sort of wonder if that is the "limited series" mentioned above.  Another source says one of the first projects would be an 8 episode limited series "spin off".  That could be a poor choice words, meaning spin off of Star Trek in general, but you could read it as a spin off of Discovery.

With that in mind, it either means the Picard series is somehow related to Discovery (recall that the original idea for Discovery was a time-jumping anthology series) or it could be an Enterprise 1701/Captain Pike series using the upcoming season 2 of Discovery as Back Door Pilot.

Thing is Stewart is near the same stage as his character in Logan. Okay maybe not that far but definitely All Good Things future character.

https://tvline.com/2018/06/23/roseanne-dies-the-conners-spinoff-leaving-exit-explained/

man reading that top ten list kind of made me realize how much I miss Letterman

On ‎2018‎-‎06‎-‎21 at 1:54 PM, FrostyWinnipeg said:

Thing is Stewart is near the same stage as his character in Logan. Okay maybe not that far but definitely All Good Things future character.

Patrick Stewart is pushing 80.... Just what would the series be & what could he do? 

2 hours ago, SpeedFlex27 said:

Patrick Stewart is pushing 80.... Just what would the series be & what could he do? 

Great actor. Looks great. Who cares how old he is?

37 minutes ago, The Unknown Poster said:

Great actor. Looks great. Who cares how old he is?

We'll see.  I like Stewart as Picard as well.

On ‎11‎/‎06‎/‎2018 at 3:06 PM, The Unknown Poster said:

Netflix original docu-series The Staircase.  Fantastic.

Its about a guy who is charged with murdering his wife.  Cameras were there throughout the preparation for Trial.  His defense claims she fell down the stairs.  DA claims she was bludgeoned to death.

There are some twists along the way.  I think on Episode 4 of 13.  Its really good.  Im fairly sure the case was on Dateline a few years ago as ive definitely seen it somewhere before.  But I cant remember the outcome so its fresh viewing for me.  So far, I dont believe the suspect one iota.

There was a Forensic Files episode on this case. I saw it recently before coming across The Staircase on Netflix. I started watching the series but it sort of lost its appeal now that I know what happened.

The way they describe the new show “The Connors” I think they might actually kill her off. 

 

2 hours ago, The Unknown Poster said:

The way they describe the new show “The Connors” I think they might actually kill her off.

Terminator from the future?

So...Westworld Season 2 finale last night.   My mind was blown...or short circuited, Im not sure lol

2 minutes ago, The Unknown Poster said:

So...Westworld Season 2 finale last night.   My mind was blown...or short circuited, Im not sure lol

The torrent was late last night as will be my copyright email.

8 minutes ago, FrostyWinnipeg said:

The torrent was late last night as will be my copyright email.

It hurt my brain.  But in a gratifying way.  I saw a review that compared the show to Lost but Im much more hopeful Westworld doesn't screw things up like Lost did.  They seem to be taking more care.  One of the creators/writers did an interview where she answered all the questions from the finale so they arent even trying to screw with you, they want you to understand.

Also, for those that dont sit through the credits, there is a Post Credits scene....