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

it's going to be on City, so maybe if it's successful.....nah Rex would make those detectives look like fools

https://tvline.com/2023/06/05/law-order-criminal-intent-spinoff-toronto-ordered-to-series/

21 hours ago, iHeart said:

it's going to be on City, so maybe if it's successful.....nah Rex would make those detectives look like fools

https://tvline.com/2023/06/05/law-order-criminal-intent-spinoff-toronto-ordered-to-series/

Not my favourite L & O series but welcome nonetheless. It does point out the dearth of fresh ideas in TV series, though.

Wife and I watch all 3 LO's that are out now and really enjoy them, but man....a Canadian production -version of it...... does not seem like a good idea. I don't want to **** on Canadian arts, because musically, I am a big supporter......but, like, a ******* "Hudson and Rex" version of LO: CI seems like the worst thing ever, and a way to completely taint the brand that **** Wolf has built. 

1 hour ago, Noeller said:

Wife and I watch all 3 LO's that are out now and really enjoy them, but man....a Canadian production -version of it...... does not seem like a good idea. I don't want to **** on Canadian arts, because musically, I am a big supporter......but, like, a ******* "Hudson and Rex" version of LO: CI seems like the worst thing ever, and a way to completely taint the brand that **** Wolf has built. 

I was thinking crossover not bringing a dog onto the show, but I don't expect them to do one (besides H&R is more of a comedy-drama than a drama-drama)

Edited June 6, 20232 yr by iHeart

and yet they keep True Detective going

https://deadline.com/2023/06/perry-mason-canceled-hbo-2-seasons-matthew-rhys-1235409083/

really? fridays come on, the show deserves better than the stupid death slot (I mean I'd rather it not be on the Sunday slot either)

https://twitter.com/City_tv/status/1666151639189962754

https://tvline.com/news/nbc-cancelled-shows-list-young-rock-grand-crew-1234997912/

I'm still getting used to a Trebek-less Jeopardy this really is the end of an era

https://tvline.com/news/pat-sajak-leaving-wheel-of-fortune-final-season-41-full-statement-1234999301/

 

Just now, iHeart said:

I'm still getting used to a Trebek-less Jeopardy this really is the end of an era

https://tvline.com/news/pat-sajak-leaving-wheel-of-fortune-final-season-41-full-statement-1234999301/

 

Might as well just end the show when he leaves, same as Jeopardy should have done.

13 minutes ago, Wilbur said:

Might as well just end the show when he leaves, same as Jeopardy should have done.

I just hope this doesn't result in a long host search like with Jeopardy (unless they already picked Vanna for the big job)

Finally watched the last episode of Succession, glad it’s over and I’m done. 

11 hours ago, GCJenks said:

Finally watched the last episode of Succession, glad it’s over and I’m done. 

Sadly, after 40 hours of that train wreck (which i thoroughly enjoyed)- that is exactly how i felt.

Pretty miffed about the ending though... felt it was pretty weak.

19 minutes ago, Wanna-B-Fanboy said:

Sadly, after 40 hours of that train wreck (which i thoroughly enjoyed)- that is exactly how i felt.

Pretty miffed about the ending though... felt it was pretty weak.

Thoroughly enjoyable watching experience but when you cheer against and despise every character I knew no other way to feel. As someone else said the ending was telegraphed a bit but I didn't believe that would be the way it would go. I was wrong, it is over and now on to something a little less negative...

45 minutes ago, GCJenks said:

Thoroughly enjoyable watching experience but when you cheer against and despise every character I knew no other way to feel. As someone else said the ending was telegraphed a bit but I didn't believe that would be the way it would go. I was wrong, it is over and now on to something a little less negative...

I balanced Succession with Barry and Ted Lasso.

 

Looking forward to Star Trek: Strange new worlds.

Edited June 13, 20232 yr by Wanna-B-Fanboy

1 minute ago, Wanna-B-Fanboy said:

I balanced Succession with Barry and Ted Lasso.

 

Looking forward to Star Trek: Strange new worlds.

I still need to check out Barry. You can only watch 3 seasons of Ted Lasso so many times right?

Finished watching Lasso, loved the series but the ending was kinda meh as endings usually are,, two more episodes of Picard to go

1 minute ago, bustamente said:

Finished watching Lasso, loved the series but the ending was kinda meh as endings usually are,, two more episodes of Picard to go

You're coming up to the Tribble conclusion! 

Succession, Barry and Lasso were all great and I thought they all landed the plane just fine. The Lasso finale, in particular, was just an incredible hour of television. I desperately needed it to counter the negativity/cynicism of Succession/Barry....

11PM - Had a nearly 3 bottles of coke, Munchies and started watching The Days on Netflix about the Fukushima Reactor / earthquake / tsunami / meltdown.

2 hours ago, GCJenks said:

Thoroughly enjoyable watching experience but when you cheer against and despise every character I knew no other way to feel. As someone else said the ending was telegraphed a bit but I didn't believe that would be the way it would go. I was wrong, it is over and now on to something a little less negative...

Season 7 of Billions is coming soon!

I think the next thing coming that I'm excited for is Righteous Gemstones, and the announcement of Winning Time S2 yesterday (coming in August) is exciting as well. Both really well done shows. 

2 hours ago, GCJenks said:

I still need to check out Barry. You can only watch 3 seasons of Ted Lasso so many times right?

Barry get better as it goes on and it's solid entertainment. 

9 minutes ago, Fatty Liver said:

Season 7 of Billions is coming soon!

An excellent show with excellent acting and a lot of plot twists. I look forward to season 7 as well.

4 minutes ago, Noeller said:

I think the next thing coming that I'm excited for is Righteous Gemstones, and the announcement of Winning Time S2 yesterday (coming in August) is exciting as well. Both really well done shows. 

Righteous Gemstones has some hilarious moments at times. A must watch if you like Danny McBride.

1 hour ago, Noeller said:

Succession, Barry and Lasso were all great and I thought they all landed the plane just fine. The Lasso finale, in particular, was just an incredible hour of television. I desperately needed it to counter the negativity/cynicism of Succession/Barry....

Never had a chance to watch Ted Lasso because I refuse to support Apple in any way, shape, or form. Wish there was another way. Someday I'll probably view it for sure.

25 minutes ago, GCn20 said:

Never had a chance to watch Ted Lasso because I refuse to support Apple in any way, shape, or form. Wish there was another way. Someday I'll probably view it for sure.

Torrent?

have total respect for "**** Apple", but yeah, hopefully you can find a way to watch Lasso. It's one of the truly great shows of our generation. 

1 hour ago, FrostyWinnipeg said:

Torrent?

Yea...probably do that. I'm not a big fan of piracy but if it is pirating from Apple I can probably sleep at night.