Legion. I just finished the first season on FX. One of the best shows on TV right now IMO. Unlike anything else.

Unfortunately, the second season was the end of the series. I wish they would have done more.

Goggins is only in a few episodes of SoA, but he is really good. SoA is a good show, but I found that it became overly complicated as the seasons went on. I didn’t understand half the things they were talking about, but that may have been purposeful.

I forget, has anyone mentioned The Brink. That’s a great show on HBO, but unfortunatley only lasted one season.

Just watched the first episode of "Sex Education" on Netflix. It is excellent. I look forward to watching the rest of the series.

Wow! That must be a fun job. The sets and props are amazing.

Ditto. That's a really great and unique show.

I said this a few posts back, but I’ve now finished the first season: Sex Education on Netflix is excellent. The acting is great — Gillian Anderson is amazing as the Mom of the show — and it is surprisingly heartfelt and authentic given the subject matter.

Agreed. Great, great show!

Yes, it's a fantastic show. If you are worried about the vomit, there isn't much more of that, though there is some gore throughout. If you don't like the chemistry between Barrymore and Oliphant, well then the show isn't for you. I, for one, love it.

Hmmm. I think she is quite good in it, and I really like their chemistry. Give it another couple of episodes, and if it doesn't grow on you by then, it probably won't.

I should also note that the supporting actors -- the two teenagers and all the neighbors -- are also quite good.

Just did. My wife is hooked. I have mixed feelings so far. I’m intrigued but a bit worried that the story may fizzle out. Also, parts seem really well done and other parts seem a little less polished. I’m going to stick with it for a while and see how it goes.

My son said the same thing. I’ve read the novel, but my memory of it is somewhat vague. My wife has not.

Just watched the first episode of the Watchmen. It was really good. It definitely helps to have someone who can explain to / remind you of what happened in the book.

Still my favorite TV show of all time. When I ask people if they can guess what my favorite show is, they can never guess. They always pick Lost or something, but really it is Little House.

Speaking of Lost, however, it is probably my second favorite show. I’m watching it for a third time right now with my daughter, having already watched it once with my wife and then my son. It doesn’t get old, and you pick up more and more with each viewing.

Liking The Outsider on HBO right now though only 3 episodes in.

I agree it is an absolutely fantastic show. Just don’t watch it with your kids. I think it has really good messages for older teens, but it would be fairly awkward to watch it with them.

I’ve been wondering about that one. The ads don’t make it look that great, but it can be hard to tell from ads. Will have to check it out.

Just finished The Outsider. Really good show with a creepy mood.

Also been watching Futureman on Hulu. Really really really funny. Really.

While we’re at it, Little House on the Prairie. My favorite show of all time.

How about Fraggle Rock? One of the greatest theme songs of all time.

Two episodes in and I’m really enjoying The Great on Hulu.

The Plot Against America. Great and very relevant miniseries on HBO. The first episode is a little slow, but it takes off and steadily builds in intensity from there.

My daughter watched all 10 episodes today. Now she’ll watch it again with me at a more leisurely pace.

I would highly recommend reading the book series which is far superior to the show, and one of the best fantasy / critique on the genre series that is out there.

That said, after reading it, I have been watching the series, and it is very enjoyable with a great cast.

My daughter said that she got very angry at a later episode, but I’ve told her no spoilers, so I don’t know why.

I finished season 1 of Dark and am about to start season 2. Good show, but I feel like I need a chart to keep up.

Yeah, figuring out who’s who is getting really confusing. I keep doing things like wondering “why is he so hesitant to kiss her all of a sudden?” And, then, I’m like, “oh, right.”

Oh cool. Thanks!

Watched the first episode of Lovecraft Country on HBO the other day and liked it a lot. Definitely worth checking out. I’m looking forward to watching the rest.

Speaking of accents, Top of the Lake currently on Hulu is fantastic. I turned closed captions on to hear through some of the mumbling. Another great great performance by Elisabeth Moss in a totally unique show that just has a lot going on. I haven’t watched the sequel series yet, but the first series is great.

I was so reluctant to watch that show for some reason, and then when I started, I couldn’t stop. Really creative and funny show.

+100 for Queens Gambit as well. What a fantastic show all around!

We turned it off after the first 30 minutes. Just couldn’t get into the style of it. I was wondering if we should have given it more of a chance. Is it more of the same after that or does it start to pick up?

And, at my advanced age, I can’t remember for the life of me what happened on the show 10 months ago. When you watched a show that was 23 episodes long and ran for 9 months, it was much easier. Netflix doesn’t help the situation at all either by refusing to have scenes from last time on most of their shows.

Great show! Ended too soon.

“Unorthodox”

A 4 episode miniseries on Netflix. Very well done, and very interesting.

Anyone watch Debris last night? Any good? It looks like one of those shows that should be good but probably isn’t.

Just watched it. Unimpressed. It’s trying to be like too many shows that have come before it.

We waited 20 minutes before turning it off. Eventually went back. It slowly gets better, enough that I enjoyed watching the first season. But, it is by no means great and is well over-hyped IMO.

Just finished watching “Episodes” on Showtime. Really great show. The very first episode is not that great but quickly gets better after that.

Also just watched the first episode of “War of the Worlds” on Epix. It was really well done and had that slow building tension that I really like. I hope the other episodes match it.

I watched the full first episode. It’s a great concept but it was completely unclear where the story was heading, and ultimately didn’t hold my attention. I couldn’t see it advancing beyond the clever concept to something I would want to watch week after week.

Love Animal Kingdom. I think I discovered it because of this thread.

I did really like season 1 of War of the Worlds. It was slow, but it had good characters and tension. I’ve watched the first two episodes of Season 2 so far, and I think it has ruined the show for me. Completely changed the whole premise, and I’ve lost interest. Will probably still watch, but I’m disappointed.

Really loved the first season. Kind of got lost halfway through the second season and never went back. Perhaps I need to try it again.

Just started it. In the States, they changed the name to Money Heist for some reason. My daughter has watched all of the episodes and is a big fan. My wife and I are only on the third episode but really like it so far.

Just finished the third season of Sex Education. It remains an excellent show with smart, round characters and positive messages about emotional health and inclusiveness.

Also, half way through Midnight Mass on Netflix from the maker of Haunting of Hill House. Really cool show so far. It is a slow burn, but it builds in intensity. So far, I’m hooked.

Really? I always assumed it would just be one season. Interesting.

So, I’ve now officially finished Midnight Mass, and it is really quite good. It is definitely worth checking out. A very character driven, intense horror series. Part of the fun is slowly learning what’s going on and then seeing how the characters deal with it.

If you prefer fast moving action, this one likely won’t be for you though.

I really liked Haunting of Hill House. Probably the scariest of his series for me. Each of his series has a different feel to it. Haunting of Bly Manor was probably my least favorite though I did still like it quite a lot.

Me too. Very enjoyable so far, and I’m quite intrigued to find out what’s going on.

Loved that show!

The Great season 2 recently came out on Hulu. Started making our way through it, and so far it is just as enjoyable as the first season. If you haven’t tried it yet, you should.

We watched a couple of episodes of The Leftovers and couldn’t get into it. These posts have me thinking we should give it another chance. Or not.

+1 for Yellowjackets. Really good show.

Agreed. All these people on TV being “knocked out” would have serious concussions at a minimum and likely long term brain damage.

I also love shows like Supernatural where they constantly slice their palms to draw blood for spells but miraculously never have a scar. I accidentally cut into my finger once. It bled for an hour. I needed stitches, and it took weeks to heal.

Why do people only have conversations walking down hallways standing side by side?

Fair enough. Still, do you think it’s practical to keep slicing into one’s palm for witchcraft? At some point, the scars would be so thick and tough, I’m not sure it would work anymore.

I was making clear ice cubes for cocktails and cutting a block of ice with a serrated blade when it slipped. Now I always use cut resistant gloves. Won’t make that mistake again. $6 or $7 on Amazon.

Now, back on topic. How about that show Archive 81! (Of course, they cut their palms for witchcraft in it, but whatever.)

I remember one episode of 24, the character Tony had what looked like pretty major surgery and then was running CTU again a couple of episodes (supposedly 2 hours) later. Almost as ridiculous as Jack Bauer making it through LA traffic from one end of the city to the other in an hour.

I think they’re all pretty consistent, though the stakes seem to get higher with each season.

Agreed. Great show that shows how the opioid crisis evolved from a number of different angles.

Been rewatching two shows with my daughter:

Derry Girls (really funny, but watch with subtitles as the accents are strong and the dialogue quick)

Community

Agreed. It was a surprise. Very enjoyable.

I just watched the first episode. I’m not sure why all episodes have to be so long. They definitely could have edited it down a bit. And all the actors suddenly look much older than the parts they are playing.

Finally finished Stranger Things 4. I really liked it, including the last two episodes. Yes, they sidelined some of the main characters, but honestly, I’m not sure they’re the main characters anymore. The season had a different vibe from the prior seasons and didn’t feel like more of the same. I hope they cross the finish line in the next season and have a satisfying conclusion.

Nathan for You was a great show. Really looking forward to checking out The Rehearsal.

Two episodes in, and I’m really liking this a lot as well. Glad it stays good.

Weirdly, I quite enjoyed season 3 of the Umbrella Academy. I guess everyone is different.

I totally agree about Futureman. Season 1 was absolutely brilliant. I stopped watching season 2 halfway through. I could barely follow it.

I’m four episodes into Sandman right now and really have been enjoying it.

Ok, I just watched the diner episode of Sandman. I really liked it. But I like shows and episodes that are slow burns and build up the tension. My wife said it was her favorite episode to date. So, it just shows that tastes are different. Form your own opinion.

Two episodes into “The Bear” on Hulu and like it a lot. Very curious as to how the show continues to develop.

The charter guests are also paying way less than those charters normally go for. They get a substantial discount for agreeing to be filmed.

Squid Game is fiction. Just making sure you knew as your post left me wondering. if it wasn’t, no one would be watching . . . I hope.

I’m ready to start a new show to watch while my wife is out. Should it be Rings of Power or House of the Dragon? What’s the consensus if choosing between the two?

I’m going to have to choose one to do before the other. I’m leaning towards House of the Dragon, but that’s more of an HBO bias than anything about the shows.

Thanks all. I’ll start House of the Dragon tonight and save Rings of Power for later.

Tried The Witcher. Liked the first episode. Lost steam after the second. I should go back. Haven’t tried Wheel of Time. I heard mixed reviews about it.

Finished. Really good show.

I just finished House of Dragon. I liked it a lot. Don’t go in expecting GoT. It’s in the same universe but is much smaller in scope, focusing on the palace intrigue surrounding two groups vowing for power.

Woo hoo!!!

https://ew.com/tv/the-sandman-renewed-season-2-netflix/

I’ve been rewatching Legion with my daughter. It’s just as confusing the second time around but remains one of the most fun, trippy, mind-blowing and revolutionary shows out there. And, a Marvel show no less. Definitely worth checking it if you like non-traditional narrative.

And, speaking of non-traditional narratives, I just finished season 3 of Atlanta. I never knew what each episode was going to bring but loved every minute of it.

I’m looking forward to that. Glad to hear it is good.

“Fleishman is in Trouble”. A couple episodes in so far. Really great cast, and I’m hooked.

Apparently it is based off a book. I didn’t know that before your post and then looked it up.

I finally got to and finished The Rings Of Power.

The acting is bad. The writing is fairly poor. But the spectacle is on par with the LOTR movies, and the plot had me intrigued enough that I kept wanting to watch. The twists that came at the end caught me by surprise, which I liked, though may not catch more hardcore Tolkien and LOTR fans by surprise.

If you want a new fantasy series, I would pick House of the Dragon over it. But, if you want that movie and LOTR feel with an entertaining plot, it is worth giving a shot.

Couldn’t agree more. Season 1 of Futureman was absolutely brilliant. And then it just fell off a cliff.

I never read the book and liked the show quite a bit. I’m interested to see where it is going. It reminds me of Westworld a bit. I think it has some of the same producers.

I liked all seasons of Westworld and thought some aspects of the last season were really brilliant. However, that season started to fizzle by the end, and the ending was a bit of a let down. The producers had planned for one more season but didn’t get it. So, while it is still an actual ending, I did feel like something was missing.

Season 2 of Yellowjackets just started. Great show to catch up on if you haven’t watched already.

You can’t judge all musicals by “Annie”. Try Les Miz or The Who’s Tommy or Matilda or Book of Mormon or any number of other modern and sometimes rocking musicals. There’s a lot of variety and just like everything, some are way better than others.

Ha! I was just saying the same thing the other day as I watched Misty brush away white plastic shavings off the ground.

I’m looking forward myself. I just read The Three Body Problem a couple of months ago. Good book. Lagged a bit in the middle, but a really powerful, thought provoking ending. The trailer for the new series looks great.

I was just thinking the same thing. Great episode!

Ugh. That’s too bad. I get why some shows are canceled, but I always feel a little betrayed. I invested time in that show. I feel the producers owe me an ending even if it is a short season with only a few episodes. It seems like there should be some unwritten contract along those lines.

Just finished rewatching Community with my daughter. It’s just as good, if not better, the second time through.

#andamovie

I had trouble with the show 24. How can they drive across LA with all the traffic in less than 10 min? Why does Jack Bauer never have to go to the bathroom? How come Tony Almeida is back in charge of CTU three hours after having major surgery?

12 year old me died with the release of Episodes 1-3.

Just finished Jury Duty on FreeVee. That was a surprising funny and sweet show. The foreperson on a jury is a real person thinking he’s on a real jury hearing a real trial. But it’s all fake. Everyone is an actor except for him.

Agreed. I was pretty intrigued by it.

Just watched the first episode of A Murder at the End of the World on Hulu. It’s by the makers of The OA. Has a cool vibe to it, and I’m interested enough to see where it goes.

Just start in the 1960s and work your way forward.

Wolf Like Me on Peacock. Pretty unique show. Dramedy. Just finished season 1. Really liked it through the build up to the final episode. Looking forward to starting season 2. Josh Gad, Isla Fisher. Definitely worth a try.

This did not stick the landing IMO.

Well, you may feel differently, but I was let down by the whole thing despite the early promise.

New 3 Body Problem (Netflix) trailer dropped today. I’m very excited for this, having read the first two books and currently reading the third in the series. Really, really cool conceptual sci-fi. Hoping the show does the books justice. Keep your eyes on this.

Of course, it’s by the team that did Game of Thrones. So, whether they don’t mess up the books remains to be seen. But, this could be great.

I was thinking about trying that but will likely just wait for the Netflix version. I still have to get through the third book as well.

The books are great concept sci-fi. I thought the second book was more interesting and literary than the first. The first had a great beginning, dragged in the middle, and had a great ending with an unbelievable concept that brought the whole thing together. So far, I’m really enjoying the third as well with a very intriguing beginning. All three books have different central characters and move somewhat through time, with the third book starting to overlap the time periods of the first two.

The first season in particular was brilliant. I agree that it gets a little uneven after that but still a good view.