[TV] Netflix - What's good to watch?

[KZNSeagull]

I thought 3 Body Problem was great. Really interesting sci fi, with a lot of ideas to unpick. Sadly I'd be amazed if there's another series of it. It seems a strange choice to make a sci fi, epic series with a a big story with Netflix.

Maybe I must watch the end again as I thought it was interesting with some really good story ideas but it just seemed to fizzle out.

 

[Braggfan]

Maybe I must watch the end again as I thought it was interesting with some really good story ideas but it just seemed to fizzle out.

I can see why you say that, but I think it was setting things up in the story for the next series. Unfortunately though sometimes series are better in retrospect, when you watch 2 or 3 series consecutively because you get to see were its headed quickly. The problem this series has, is that being on Netflix, they might not have the luxury of setting the scene because Netflix have a tendency to give things the boot pretty quickly.

 

[studio150]

I can see why you say that, but I think it was setting things up in the story for the next series. Unfortunately though sometimes series are better in retrospect, when you watch 2 or 3 series consecutively because you get to see were its headed quickly. The problem this series has, is that being on Netflix, they might not have the luxury of setting the scene because Netflix have a tendency to give things the boot pretty quickly.

Plenty of time, around 400 years I reckon

 

[KZNSeagull]

I can see why you say that, but I think it was setting things up in the story for the next series. Unfortunately though sometimes series are better in retrospect, when you watch 2 or 3 series consecutively because you get to see were its headed quickly. The problem this series has, is that being on Netflix, they might not have the luxury of setting the scene because Netflix have a tendency to give things the boot pretty quickly.

Are you familiar with the books? Is this how book 1 ends do you know?

 

[Cheeky Monkey]

Anyone done that highly rated Korean revenge series ‘The Glory’ ?

(not to be confused with the Goldstone chant ‘Barry Lloyd’s Glory’)

 

[Tom Hark Preston Park]

Maybe I must watch the end again as I thought it was interesting with some really good story ideas but it just seemed to fizzle out.

The series reportedly cost $20million per episode to make. Wonder what they spent the money on? Certainly can't have been on script writers or actors!

There's a Chinese version from last year available on Amazon Prime that is supposed to be much closer to the books. Think I'll give that one a spin. Mind you there's 30 episodes so I may be some time...

 

[Papa Lazarou]

The series reportedly cost $20million per episode to make. Wonder what they spent the money on? Certainly can't have been on script writers or actors!

There's a Chinese version from last year available on Amazon Prime that is supposed to be much closer to the books. Think I'll give that one a spin. Mind you there's 30 episodes so I may be some time...

Is it only covering book 1?

 

[Tom Hark Preston Park]

Is it only covering book 1?

Seems to be the case. Found this review on reddit

'I have watched almost the entire run, and already read all three books.

30 episodes, covering only the first book. Unlike a lot of book to show translations in US like Wheel of Time, Game of Thrones, etc, the show is literally every scene from the book recreated, often with the same exact dialogue. It is super long and super detailed, and like you would expect if you have read the book series, an amazing long and winding leadup to the actual reveal of the plot.

The only thing missing is what I can only assume is Chinese gvmt censorship of the early scenes of the intellectual purge during the peoples revolution, but there is quite a bit still there around the political environment of the time.'

Somebody else commented that they'd read the books quicker than they'd watched the show

 

[KZNSeagull]

Seems to be the case. Found this review on reddit

'I have watched almost the entire run, and already read all three books.

30 episodes, covering only the first book. Unlike a lot of book to show translations in US like Wheel of Time, Game of Thrones, etc, the show is literally every scene from the book recreated, often with the same exact dialogue. It is super long and super detailed, and like you would expect if you have read the book series, an amazing long and winding leadup to the actual reveal of the plot.

The only thing missing is what I can only assume is Chinese gvmt censorship of the early scenes of the intellectual purge during the peoples revolution, but there is quite a bit still there around the political environment of the time.'

Somebody else commented that they'd read the books quicker than they'd watched the show

Good grief. Well good luck with that. Perhaps you can write us a precis once you have finished!

 

[Tom Hark Preston Park]

Good grief. Well good luck with that. Perhaps you can write us a precis once you have finished!

I think it may take me 400 years

 

[Papa Lazarou]

I think it may take me 400 years

Wouldn't a precis just be the book?

 

[Tom Hark Preston Park]

Wouldn't a precis just be the book?

Good point, well made

 

[KZNSeagull]

Wouldn't a precis just be the book?

Or a study guide

 

[Is it PotG?]

Don't forget, out on Thursday!

 

[Lyndhurst 14]

Been revisiting The Queen's Gambit for the first time since the confines of the pandemic. It really is a stunning piece of work

Up to Episode 3 and it is very addictive. It's good to watch a series with a relatively unknown cast, I only recognised Thomas Brodie Sangster.

 

[Cheeky Monkey]

Don't forget, out on Thursday!

Really not sure on this one. The film is such an all-time classic that I don’t know why they didn’t leave that book alone and adapt another of Highsmith’s works instead, or just make a Ripley series with a generic ‘Ripley’ script. Also not convinced Scott is the actor for that role.

 

[Is it PotG?]

Really not sure on this one. The film is such an all-time classic that I don’t know why they didn’t leave that book alone and adapt another of Highsmith’s works instead, or just make a Ripley series with a generic ‘Ripley’ script. Also not convinced Scott is the actor for that role.

Fair point, although I think Scott is great ( I recently saw him excel in Vanya ) and I'll approach it with an open mind.

Also looking forward to seeing Flynn, who was fantastic in the Burton/Gielgud play too.

 

[boik]

The Old Oak. Fairly typical Ken Loach film about Syrian refugees being dumped on a downtrodden northern town and the issues it creates.

I loved it, but then I'm a Loach fan.

 

[Colonel Mustard]

Really not sure on this one. The film is such an all-time classic that I don’t know why they didn’t leave that book alone and adapt another of Highsmith’s works instead, or just make a Ripley series with a generic ‘Ripley’ script. Also not convinced Scott is the actor for that role.

This is my most eagerly awaited show ever. The books (particularly The Talented…) are superb and yes, the Matt Damon movie was great but if I’m being offered an 8-parter by Netflix, I’ll greedily take it. Such a brilliant piece of storytelling by Highsmith.

The Guardian thinks Scott is a winner:

Ripley review – Andrew Scott is absolutely spellbinding

This scintillating and noirish adaptation leaves Matt Damon’s 1999 version in the shade. It’s largely thanks to Scott – who is just mesmerising

www.theguardian.com

 

[The Clamp]

Watched first episode of Ripley. Was very impressed.

I have been anticipating this for a while and was not disappointed.

The cinematography is superb. Magnificent even.

So far.. so brilliant.