I've been seeing some promos for a Bernie Madoff docudrama. Deniro is playing Madoff, and he looks to do a great job. HBO starting next Sunday.

I'm not familiar. Here's the link for the trailer. I guess it's actually a movie, not a series. It also gets released on May 20th, not next week.

Dark did look VERY similar. What did you feel that Dark did well that Stranger Things didn't? I loved Stanger Things, is there a reason that I wouldn't like Dark?

Godless does look good. I plan to pick that one up soon. I might start on that and let Westworld get a few episodes in before I start the new season... but I probably won't be able to keep myself away.

Skip it. I watched all of it but it really dropped off quickly. Its very moody and overdramatic, there's a lot better tv out there. If you're interested in the motorcycle gang genre it may hold your interest for a while, but I doubt for the duration of the series.

Seconded. Carrey is a really solid actor, and hes perfect for the role. It's a really interesting show.

I thought it was hilarious, but I'm a big norm fan. Even his closest friends dont know whether hes doing a bit or an actual show. I hope you watched that episode to the end at least.

I've watched both, and Sopranos is superior to breaking bad in every way. I think Sopranos is the best show ever.

The Wire is a really good watch that holds up if you haven't seen it yet.

I'm currently watching Escape at Dannemora. Sort of a slow burn, but good overall (so far).

Sharp Objects was really good. Highly recommended. I also love the limited series format, you dont have yo worry about it dragging out.

I started watching The Americans, but we stopped near the beginning of S2. Worth picking back up?

I think I just hate the arc of the modern TV drama.. big open, lots of nothing, build up to a finale, repeat.

I watched the first episode of Dark last night based on this thread's recommendation. Seems like it could be interesting. I'll stick with it.

Mindhunter has been mentioned, but it's worth a watch if it slipped you by. I also watched the Ted Bundy Tapes based on a recommendation. It was much better than I thought. It's only 4 episodes, and an incredible story. I can't believe it all played out like it did.

The guy in Free Solo actually did a critique of all the famous hollywood climbing scenes. He was pretty relaxed about it, didn't pick them apart too bad, and even some of the more gratuitous stuff he'd say something like "totally unrealistic, but so rad".

Drew Barrymore peaked at 6.

Thanks for keeping Dark on my list. I watched the first episode. I thought it seemed intriguing, but just takes a bit more motivation to keep the series going because of how much attention I have to dedicate. Narcos was similar because of the subtitles. I quite liked that series, but I haven't picked it back up after S2.

I'm guilty of putzing around in my laptop or throwing some darts while I watch some shows, at least until they really grab me with a reason to completely dedicate my attention. I love sports for that reason... easy to get something else done while I watch a game, and take time to pay attention to the key moments. If I were to actually watch 162 full games of baseball each year - that's sitting on my ass for 20 literal 24 hour days.

A series is usually much less of a commitment, but I feel like I've been burned on quite a few over my time when all was said and done. Dark does seem like a good one to get into, so I'll give it the time.

Also a big recommendation for Sopranos. I liked BB ok, but it's not on the same level to me.

Alright, I've never seen Doctor Who. The idea of picking up the entire series is daunting.. Where should I start? How committed do I need to be to the entire series to make it worth it?

Then skip Mandalorian for now, or plan to watch it all in a month (or trial) and cancel. There's really not anything else worth watching on Disney+ yet.

Netflix has a lot of good stuff. Stranger Things is a must watch, but there's enough to keep most people busy for a long time.

So how much Stephen King do you need to be familiar with for the series to be worth a watch? I know some, but I haven't seen/read the majority of his work.

Currently watching "Maniac" on Netflix. I'd give it a C-. It's not great. I'm still going to finish it out, because 70% of the way in I feel like I need a payoff. I'd recommend skipping it at the moment. If I don't chime back in to suggest otherwise, assume that stands.

I've been pretty vocal that, while I liked Breaking Bad, I think it's overrated. If you liked it and haven't seen the Sopranos or The Wire, you need to watch both of those next. If you only have time for one series and haven't seen any of them, Sopranos is the clear winner for me -- watch that.

I just finished re-watching Sopranos for the 3rd time. I played it in the background while working on PC and pinball stuff. I caught a lot I hadn't noticed or didn't remember in previous viewings. I think it's the best TV program ever made, and for me it's not particularly close.

What We Do in the Shadows is a pretty solid comedy.

I've watched most of it, maybe 2 more to go? HBO series docs are normally really good. This isn't an exception, but there really isn't that much more compelling material to warrant more than the 3 episodes you've already watched... plus, the case is unfolding in real-time, so it's not much of a mystery as to how it resolves.

I fell off around that point when I watched a few years ago. Started really good, and I love imperioli, but I just lost interest.

Wives dont usually agree with me, but when they do, it's someone else's.

Why do you say that? It certainly seemed like they were setting up other seasons based on the story. Was it canceled?

I'm not much of a marvel fan, but did see all of the Avengers movies. Those characters were really tough to watch for me, so I'm pretty surprised they got some weird spinoff.

Have you watched Curb your Enthusiasm?

Succession is one I've been binging lately. I didn't really expect to like it as much as I do. I kept hearing solid recommendations around here so gave it a shot. Thanks for that!

Finished out Succession, big recommendation from me as someone who wasn't really all that interested in the setting.

You'll see some changes at SNL soon. The cast there is really good, but they're starting to break into other projects.

It doesn't get any better than Beck Bennett as far as I'm concerned. That guy is a riot.

I really liked Narcos, but I trailed off after S2. I keep meaning to check out the rest of the series (and Mexico), but the subtitles are a bit of a barrier for me.

My favorite series of all time, and it's not particularly close.

And that was the last time anyone ever saw Azmodeus

The Other Two. Pretty funny so far, has a little in common with It's Always Sunny and some others I can't quite pin down.

Yeah I think I got through part of the 5th or something, and then it became unwatchable. Shameless is another one I dropped and never looked back.

The Righteous Gemstones is pretty funny. If you've seen anything else with Danny McBride, you'll know what to expect.

Then this will be right up your alley!

Eastbound and Down is the other one in the same tone.

Is it like the boys?

The Pacific is also on my list. I haven't gotten to that one yet. Band of Brothers was great.

Mcbride really only has one character, but he does it so well.

Vice principals and eastbound and down are similar shows.

That reminds me, Adam Savage has a series on his YouTube channel, one day builds. He's incredibly talented. It both motivates me and makes me feel lazy at the same time.

The great thing about succession is it sort of shocks you in the first episode, you should know right away if you like it or not.

I didn't see much more than 10m either, but it seemed OK to me too at the time. Danny Masterson is really funny, but he's got an unfortunate personal life. They pulled him from the series.

I just started this yesterday, really funny. It's definitely not going to be for everyone, though.

That "knock out" thing is used constantly in tv and movies and always bothers me. The butt end of a gun doesn't just work like a pause button.

Here comes the "snl isn't funny anymore" crowd!

justwatch.com is a great site in today's world where we have so many different channels and streaming options. Just search the name of the show and it will show you what viewing options exist:

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Martin Short is pretty hit or miss for me, but that character was perfect for him.

Not at all the same, but Freaks and Geeks is another show that nails the authenticity of kids. A must watch, especially with it being only a single season.

We're really enjoying the new season of Stranger Things through 4 episodes. I'm really impressed with how well the duffer brothers have maintained the feel of the show while keeping the story moving forward. Really entertaining, but a lot darker than previous seasons.

Yep, I read the book as well. I think all of it was covered in season 1, except the epilogue stuff.

That was a good one. I really would have liked to see what it would have been like with Gandolfini, but Torturro did a great job.

Yep. The part was written for him, and he's credited as a producer.

I ran out of episodes of The Boys. Apparently it's a weekly installment.

Same here. Stranger things is really solid in all aspects. Casting doesn't normally get a ton of credit, but they nailed it.

I think the acting is incredible by practically all parties.

The complaints about Will being whiny are kind of confusing to me. He's gay in a time where that's still very taboo (and apparently still enough so that people are complaining about it being a storyline). He was forced out of his childhood by a traumatic experience, and desperately wants things to go back to the way they used to be, but everyone else has moved on. The opposite sex complicates that childhood innocence, and I think we all know that. It's logical that he would want to hold off on experiencing that next stage in life for fear of losing those people that have been closest to him.

All that, and he's being held hostage by a supernatural entity that uses him as a vessel for its bidding.

I've seen more whining here about luxury toys getting dimples.

Glad I called that guy

I used to listen to the Carolla podcast all the time years ago. It was a long form show and I had a lot of drive time. It was good, but started to get repetitive. I heard all of his stories. I still listened depending on the guest, but eventually he seemed to find his core audience with political stuff.

What might be entertaining is if Jimmy and Adam teamed up again to talk through issues from their respective sides.

Late night is pretty much dead to me now that Letterman is done. Craig Ferguson was really underrated, especially at that super late night spot.

Yep, that was a good one too.

He also had a show on DIY network where he fixed up his dad's place. Pretty entertaining, especially if you'd heard him talk about his buddies before. Ray does not disappoint.

I'm rewatching Band of Brothers. It's my wife's first watch. It's such an intense and important series. Really well done if you're up for it.

justwatch.com works well to determine available streaming/rental services, but I get the value of listing it in your review to help others. Some of these shows may be available on more than one service, so that's something to keep in mind.

I watched the first 2 episodes of the new GOT series (HBO Max) with my wife. We were both big fans of the original series up until the final few episodes (like everyone else). I didn't think I'd be all that interested in a prequel, knowing how it all ends, but the world is still interesting and the characters are pretty good already. Not for the faint of heart though, this series is absolutely brutal to watch at times.

A few suggestions for the best 'space' show that still holds up would be appreciated. Battlestar Gallactica? STTNG? The Expanse? Something else? I've seen Firefly and thought it was fine. I'm big into Star Wars but never got too into the TV stuff. I've seen STTNG randomly through the years and it was fine. It feels like kind of a commitment to slog through a 90s show, but if it's really still worth it I'd be in. If there's something that's better that's what I'd prefer.

Thanks for the suggestions! It sounds like The Expanse is worth my time, so I'll plan to start there.

How about Godless on netflix? I haven't seen it, but it looked promising.

I haven't seen Rings of Power, but I'm loving House of the Dragon. I really didn't expect to be that interested in the universe again after the original series, particularly in a prequel. I think it's really well done, but it is brutal.

I mostly agree with the dramas - Sopranos is one for me by quite a bit. Perfectly done characters, writing, pacing, setting, directing.. just great all around. No better show, and I've seen all the contenders.

Pretty good list as I continue to scroll. But some of those recent smart comedy shows feel like they need some time to bake before they can overtake infinitely rewatchable comedy shows like Seinfeld or The Office.

60 days in (some seasons on hulu, some on netflix) - it's actually incredible to watch for at least a season or two. Most people never get to (have to) see how jail actually operates. The premise of just dropping random innocents into a jail setting is like something out of chapelle show. The way some people adapt, or fail to adapt, can be really interesting. You can draw your own conclusions as to whether confinement is effective.

I figured the king had greyscale, like Jorah from the original series. I really don't remember how that played out.

Agree with the comments on Ranera. The queen's new actress is pretty uncanny, actually. Ranera seems to have aged more than anyone in the series, and overall seems to be a downgrade.

TWD was appointment tv for us for years. We stopped watching when only a couple major original cast members were left.. around the whisperer era? I can't remember what they were called. We were even watching the after show.

They got really into building a universe and a brand while the show simultaneously suffered. Amazing how far it fell, but yet remains pretty culturally relevant. At least the machine is good!

The other show we just gave up on was lost. We watched all but the last season. I guess the penultimate season drained our interest hard. We tried picking it up where we left it, but the interest just isn't there, and now there's just too much other good stuff out there.

What's the original game? Volley?

This is the only post I could find on this one. I've been binging it over the last week, and it's pretty great. Recommended!

Yes, that's a really great show. Great for a Friday/Saturday night.

I burned through Severance (apple) in a few days. Really interesting. Some moments in there that will stick with me for a while. Adam Scott exceeded expectations.

For those with younger kids, Bluey (disney/disney+) is the most entertaining kid-focused show I've ever seen. Everyone in the house loves it, including me.

Dupe

Clarkson's Farm is great. The only reason I stopped watching was to include my wife, who finds Clarkson equally as hilarious as I do.

There's at least a chance Clarkson will punch a(nother) producer in the face.

It hasn't premiered yet, but The Last Of Us has all the makings of something great - some proven source material (video game), real actors (Pedro Pascal has been convincing), and a sizable budget with HBO.

It's been a while, but really true to the video game through the first episode. I'm curious how far the first game they take us in this season.

My wife bailed at the same point. I've been meaning to revisit solo.

Season 1 was amazing though.

The Joel Dahmen episode is great. He's my new favorite golfer

I suggest justwatch.com. Even if I tell you where I found something, it doesn't mean it's going to be there tomorrow, and it doesn't mean it's not also available on multiple other streaming services.

Good to know. I've tried to start about 3x now. It's got everything I like, but it does feel really slow. I'll plan to give it another shot

This is the thread you're looking for!

https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/nes-classic-edition-unobtainium/page/58#post-7606275

I liked the first 2 seasons. Started the 3rd and just didn't really feel like continuing.

I watched the whole thing and I'm still on the fence.

Winning Time is back on HBO for S2. Great show.

It should be a lot easier to catch the attention of a streaming service via petition than network tv. Worth a shot. I'm still pissed they canceled mindhunter

12 year old me would never believe that I could ever be behind in Star Wars content, and mostly apathetic about it.

I've seen all of Mando. That was pretty good. Obiwan was mostly bad, and boba fett was pretty forgettable. Andor looks like one that I would enjoy. We actually started that one with the kids and decided to pull the plug after some pretty dark themes became apparent.

The kids are excited to watch Ahsoka. I am not. I watched the Clone Wars cartoon movie and wasn't a fan. I've heard from a lot of sources the cartoon show is actually good, but I haven't been able to get myself to start it.

Winning Time on max was great, loved the cast, characters, and the stylized shots. Really disappointed to see it canceled after 2 seasons.

It's also pretty tough to know where to start.

S5 was probably my favorite. The one with Jesse plemmons and Kirsten dunst was also great.

There's a VR port of FO4 that was really lazy, but the modding community has improved significantly. If anyone is intrigued by the show and wants to give a game a try, PCVR would be a really fun way to do that if you have the capability.

Museum of Science and Industry

https://www.msichicago.org/explore/whats-here/exhibits/u-505-submarine/