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[E92inNC]

The Queen’s Gambit, surprisingly good.

Originally Posted by Soul_Glo

The money heist

Coworker got me to try this earlier this year but couldn’t get past ep 4. It was like watching a group of morons trying a robbery. If I recall correctly, they trained for years over every minute detail and then proceeded to go off script an hour into it cuz of feelings. The exact thing I told her was I read NASA astronauts had to watch Armageddon and point out all the inaccuracies and anyone person with two brain cells could’ve done the same watching two episodes of this show.

[sygazelle]

Originally Posted by sxyblue

The Queen’s Gambit, surprisingly good.

My wife and I just finished Queen's Gambit. Great series.

[MKSixer]

Originally Posted by sxyblue

The Queen’s Gambit, surprisingly good.



Coworker got me to try this earlier this year but couldn’t get past ep 4. It was like watching a group of morons trying a robbery. If I recall correctly, they trained for years over every minute detail and then proceeded to go off script an hour into it cuz of feelings. The exact thing I told her was I read NASA astronauts had to watch Armageddon and point out all the inaccuracies and anyone person with two brain cells could’ve done the same watching two episodes of this show.

Willingly suspend disbelief, my friend. The requirement for watching anything that comes into you home via cable, wifi or in the air.

[Murf993]

Originally Posted by MKSixer

Willingly suspend disbelief, my friend. The requirement for watching anything that comes into you home via cable, wifi or in the air.

No kidding.....I can put up with most of the artistic licence that movies and tv use. Some for expediency of getting the story told in a 1 hour episode, (cop shows are a prime example of this), others just to make the story work. All one has to do is watch any Fast and Furious movie to see this in spades.....not a damn thing is plausible but they can be entertaining. So let's just suspend our disbelief and enjoy.

[wdb]

Originally Posted by MKSixer

Willingly suspend disbelief, my friend. The requirement for watching anything that comes into you home via cable, wifi or in the air.

That's the job of the storyteller, not me. For example, the very first Star Wars movie suspended my disbelief the moment that battle cruiser loomed in over my head -- about 30 seconds into the movie.

Occasionally I'll intentionally stop caring, but it doesn't happen often.

[Mintsopoulos]

Originally Posted by sygazelle

My wife and I just finished Queen's Gambit. Great series.

My wife and I just started watching this over the weekend. Definitely recommend.

[TrevorM3]

Originally Posted by ///M4ster Yoda

Waiting for the next installment if it ever comes to fruition.

Edit: looks like it's 2 and done. 3rd season is all but canceled. Sucks. Great show.

DAMIT

[Captain Blood]

Originally Posted by TXSTYLE

About to begin this on Netflix...

It's already on. I watched the first three episodes, they were pretty good.

[Captain Blood]

Originally Posted by ///M4ster Yoda

Waiting for the next installment if it ever comes to fruition.

Edit: looks like it's 2 and done. 3rd season is all but canceled. Sucks. Great show.

I love season one, but season two was kind of weak. Especially the last two or three episodes. But I am sad to see it go.

[TXSTYLE]

Originally Posted by Captain Blood

I love season one, but season two was kind of weak. Especially the last two or three episodes. But I am sad to see it go.

I found mindhunter to be waaaaaaay too slow burner for me. Too much Drama in real life. I want to be entertained!

[MKSixer]

Originally Posted by Captain Blood

It's already on. I watched the first three episodes, they were pretty good.

What is the premise?

[Murf993]

Originally Posted by MKSixer

What is the premise?

Is a docuseries loosely based on the formation of the FBI behavioural science unit. I quite enjoyed it and am looking forward to the next season.

[MKSixer]

Originally Posted by Murf993

Is a docuseries loosely based on the formation of the FBI behavioural science unit. I quite enjoyed it and am looking forward to the next season.

My apologies...I meant Barbarians.

[bosstones]

Finished watching The Queen's Gambit on Netflix. Despite the good reviews here, I didnt think I'd enjoy it as much as I did. Definitely recommended!

Currently watching Barbarians on Netflix. I'm a few episodes in and am liking it so far.

[bosstones]

Originally Posted by MKSixer

My apologies...I meant Barbarians.

Germanic tribes vs the Roman empire. The show is loosely (I assume) based on the Battle of Teutoburg Forest. At least a couple of the character names are historically accurate.

[goldandsilver1970]

[pennsiveguy]

Originally Posted by goldandsilver1970

That show had the greatest G-rated trash-talking ever, in the scenes with Fred and Aunt Esther, with Grady chiming on the side for good measure. Priceless.

[MKSixer]

Originally Posted by wdb

That's the job of the storyteller, not me. For example, the very first Star Wars movie suspended my disbelief the moment that battle cruiser loomed in over my head -- about 30 seconds into the movie.

Occasionally I'll intentionally stop caring, but it doesn't happen often.

Ok...that is a little unfair. The wonder of Star Wars and scaling can't be included in this conversation.

Seriously, my fav scaling shot was The Avenger scene in the The Empire Strikes Back.

We are all a little too jaded now. When I go to the movies, I go with the wonder of the 10 year old me, not jaded me or I'd ruin the experience and only read the books. With the exception of the worst movie ever made: Shark Boy and Lava Girl. I flipped coins with my now ex-wife on this one and I lost. I still have flashbacks on this one.

Worst. Movie. Ever. Made.

[Captain Blood]

Originally Posted by MKSixer

What is the premise?

Germanic tribes vs Rome. German show

[tellch00]

Originally Posted by bosstones

Finished watching The Queen's Gambit on Netflix. Despite the good reviews here, I didnt think I'd enjoy it as much as I did. Definitely recommended!

Currently watching Barbarians on Netflix. I'm a few episodes in and am liking it so far.

Just finished The Queens Gambit and I agree. Really good.

[P1]

Surprised no one has mentioned Emily in Paris...

[pennsiveguy]

Norsemen, on Netflix. The humor is Python-esque but understated. And Silje Torp Færavaag is a little butch for my tastes but a feast for the eyes nonetheless.