The TV Series Thread

[Maddox]

I just finished season 1 of this series and I'm very impressed. It's about a family in the Florida Keys who has to deal with the black sheep of the family returning home and upending everyone's lives.

It has some stellar acting with Ben Mendahlson as the black sheep, a down-and-out loser who has failed to make something of himself. Mendahlson is so underrated as an actor. Everything I've seen him in, he's been solid.

The series is well-written, and the Florida location kind of gives off that same neo-noir feeling that you get from watching Body Heat. If you don't have a problem with morally ambiguous characters and can appreciate shows that explore family dynamics, then this is the one to check out if you missed it the first time.

 

[GigaBITE]

I never did watch that show despite enjoying Kyle Chandler on his previous show, Friday Night Lights which had a rare positive portrayal of a small town white married couple.

And I don't think I've ever seen Sissy Spacek deliver a bad performance, even when the movie or TV series she's in is beneath her.

I've always had a thing for Linda Cardellini (pushing 50 and still looks good).

Might check it out.

 

[windsofchange]

The Family Man on Amazon is amazing

 

[Cr33pin]

I stopped watching The Walking Dead when every couple was either interracial or gay.... Somewhere late in those season two gay men kissed under a tree before one died and I never watched another episode. However I did start watching it from the start again with my girlfriend recently and the first few season of this show are phenomenal. They just don't make them like this anymore....

 

[Dante Wren]

I stopped watching The Walking Dead when every couple was either interracial or gay.... Somewhere late in those season two gay men kissed under a tree before one died and I never watched another episode. However I did start watching it from the start again with my girlfriend recently and the first few season of this show are phenomenal. They just don't make them like this anymore....

I stopped watching the Walking Dead after the double whammy of writing Rick off and killing Glenn off. It was clear at that point that they were heading towards Wokelandia, and I wasn't interested in participating.

 

[Dante Wren]

This is essentially the state of most popular culture since the mid-2010s, but especially after 2020.

Which isn't to say old Quantum Leap wasn't Woke for its time. There was even an episode about "saving" a gay in the military during the 1960s. Back then, though, you mostly had white actors in the principal and supporting roles who were delivering the Woke messaging.

Dude, I recently rewatched the original run of Quantum Leap and I was flummoxed by how woke it was. But this reboot version is going to make Scott Bakula's version seem like Birth of a Nation in comparison.

 

[Dante Wren]

I never did watch that show despite enjoying Kyle Chandler on his previous show, Friday Night Lights which had a rare positive portrayal of a small town white married couple.

And I don't think I've ever seen Sissy Spacek deliver a bad performance, even when the movie or TV series she's in is beneath her.

I've always had a thing for Linda Cardellini (pushing 50 and still looks good).

Might check it out.

If you like Linda Cardellini, Dead to Me is worth a conditional watch. They villainize straight white men, and it's created by an alphabet crew swamp creature that should be killed with fire, and Kelly Bundy has hit the wall, but LINDA CARDELLINI.

 

[Acerza89]

Industry on HBO and BBC is very good - about graudate working in an investment bank - I reccomend, even though it is filled with lots of debotchery, the story is good

 

[Dante Wren]

Industry on HBO and BBC is very good - about graudate working in an investment bank - I reccomend, even though it is filled with lots of debotchery, the story is good

*Debauchery

From the thumbnail, I can already tell I would hate it. Hard pass.

 

[Maddox]

I just finished season 1 of this series and I'm very impressed. It's about a family in the Florida Keys who has to deal with the black sheep of the family returning home and upending everyone's lives.

It has some stellar acting with Ben Mendahlson as the black sheep, a down-and-out loser who has failed to make something of himself. Mendahlson is so underrated as an actor. Everything I've seen him in, he's been solid.

The series is well-written, and the Florida location kind of gives off that same neo-noir feeling that you get from watching Body Heat. If you don't have a problem with morally ambiguous characters and can appreciate shows that explore family dynamics, then this is the one to check out if you missed it the first time.

Is anyone else watching Bloodline right now? Would love to discuss this one with others as I've just finished watching the whole thing.

The Rotten Tomato critic reviews are really harsh after the 1st season, but I think it's because there are no gay characters or feminist agenda in this series. While I would agree that the 3rd season isn't quite as good as the first two, I'd still give it high marks.

The entire show is a slow burn, but it's still fascinating spending time in the Florida Keys with these characters, even with all of their questionable morals. The acting BTW is outstanding. Ben Mendelsohn, Kyle Chandler, and Sissy Spacek give the best performances but all of the actors are solid. Sometimes, just watching the acting clinic they were putting on was enough to keep my attention.

 

[Eusebius Erasmus]

 

[Maddox]

Recently, I started watching an Asian TV series called "Midnight Diner" which is about a man in Tokyo who runs a small diner that is open from midnight to 7am. Interesting characters walk into his place and order dishes off-menu that this guy somehow knows how to make.

The show is a mix between the food these people order and the life stories they bring into the diner. The one problem I have with it is that there is already a gay character or two. It doesn't ruin the show, but I was surprised that the Globohomo tentacles reach all the way to Japan.

However, I still find the stories very warm and comforting, much like the food the owner cooks for his patrons. I also enjoy the peek into Japanese culture which seems so fresh to me. So if you like quiet, understated dramas...and Asian cinema, it's worth checking out.

 

[Laner]

Recently, I started watching an Asian TV series called "Midnight Diner" which is about a man in Tokyo who runs a small diner that is open from midnight to 7am. Interesting characters walk into his place and order dishes off-menu that this guy somehow knows how to make.

The show is a mix between the food these people order and the life stories they bring into the diner. The one problem I have with it is that there is already a gay character or two. It doesn't ruin the show, but I was surprised that the Globohomo tentacles reach all the way to Japan.

However, I still find the stories very warm and comforting, much like the food the owner cooks for his patrons. I also enjoy the peek into Japanese culture which seems so fresh to me. So if you like quiet, understated dramas...and Asian cinema, it's worth checking out.

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If you liked Midnight Diner, try Samurai Gourmet. I really enjoyed it, more so than Midnight Diner - which I also enjoyed

 

[RalphMalph]

Recently, I started watching an Asian TV series called "Midnight Diner" which is about a man in Tokyo who runs a small diner that is open from midnight to 7am. Interesting characters walk into his place and order dishes off-menu that this guy somehow knows how to make.

The show is a mix between the food these people order and the life stories they bring into the diner. The one problem I have with it is that there is already a gay character or two. It doesn't ruin the show, but I was surprised that the Globohomo tentacles reach all the way to Japan.

However, I still find the stories very warm and comforting, much like the food the owner cooks for his patrons. I also enjoy the peek into Japanese culture which seems so fresh to me. So if you like quiet, understated dramas...and Asian cinema, it's worth checking out.

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I saw the Chinese version with subtitles of this as a film with the same title. It was based in Shanghai.

 

[Feyoder]

Recently, I started watching an Asian TV series called "Midnight Diner" which is about a man in Tokyo who runs a small diner that is open from midnight to 7am. Interesting characters walk into his place and order dishes off-menu that this guy somehow knows how to make.

The show is a mix between the food these people order and the life stories they bring into the diner. The one problem I have with it is that there is already a gay character or two. It doesn't ruin the show, but I was surprised that the Globohomo tentacles reach all the way to Japan.

However, I still find the stories very warm and comforting, much like the food the owner cooks for his patrons. I also enjoy the peek into Japanese culture which seems so fresh to me. So if you like quiet, understated dramas...and Asian cinema, it's worth checking out.

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Netflix I'm sure makes demands. Honestly, I don't understand people who just expose streaming networks to their children (especially disney). I'm going through the list on netflix (someone else's account, it's hypocritical but I'll never give these enemies of humanity money directly) and the line up is just pure goyvision propaganda.

I watched JoJo's bizarre adventure after someone I respect mentioned it. I went in hugely sceptical but it was great. Hugely entertaining. Again though, definitely not something I would expose to a young mind (because it's still goyslop even though it's somewhat based japanese).

 

[GigaBITE]

Netflix's reach cannot be underestimated. Some of my coworkers literally go home and spend the rest of their evening "binging" anything the Netflix algorithm serves them. "Did you see Wednesday?" I was recently asked. "It's so good." When I reply in the negative, there's a look of shock in the person's face, like I was missing out on something of major cultural significance. The funny thing is that these shows are forgotten about within a month or so.

 

[Laner]

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Netflix I'm sure makes demands. Honestly, I don't understand people who just expose streaming networks to their children (especially disney). I'm going through the list on netflix (someone else's account, it's hypocritical but I'll never give these enemies of humanity money directly) and the line up is just pure goyvision propaganda.

I watched JoJo's bizarre adventure after someone I respect mentioned it. I went in hugely sceptical but it was great. Hugely entertaining. Again though, definitely not something I would expose to a young mind (because it's still goyslop even though it's somewhat based japanese).

I don't feel there is much of a difference between the Netflix series and the original series. I would have a hard time to believe that Netflix Japan would be nearly as pozzed as Netflix USA. However, I am sure that HQ has many dirty minds involved in scheming ways in order to set Japan right in their silly path of nationalism.

The story takes place in Shinjuku, so this explains the strange cast of characters. Its a massive city, with a never ending amount of back alleys and history. The famous red light district is there, the yakuza joints and Golden Gai. It has something for everyone, even families (my wife was born in Shinjuku). She enjoyed this show as is felt nostalgic and very accurate to the tightness of community of even a big city. Nostalgia plays a large role in the series, as many of the men lament over the simpler times of their past. Food that reminds them of baseball, etc.

Cross dressers and gays seem to be a reluctant part of Japanese society. Its more taboo, and more hidden (unless in the seedy areas of Shinjuku) but like any tightly compact city, getting along is often more important than personal feelings that could affect the group. No one wants to be banned from the diner. So for the benefit of the doubt, I would say the writers decided to just do accurate stories of the lives that happen in Shinjuku.

I may have to watch this again! Just writing this made me realize how much my wife and I enjoyed this series together.

 

[Maddox]

I don't feel there is much of a difference between the Netflix series and the original series. I would have a hard time to believe that Netflix Japan would be nearly as pozzed as Netflix USA. However, I am sure that HQ has many dirty minds involved in scheming ways in order to set Japan right in their silly path of nationalism.

The story takes place in Shinjuku, so this explains the strange cast of characters. Its a massive city, with a never ending amount of back alleys and history. The famous red light district is there, the yakuza joints and Golden Gai. It has something for everyone, even families (my wife was born in Shinjuku). She enjoyed this show as is felt nostalgic and very accurate to the tightness of community of even a big city. Nostalgia plays a large role in the series, as many of the men lament over the simpler times of their past. Food that reminds them of baseball, etc.

Cross dressers and gays seem to be a reluctant part of Japanese society. Its more taboo, and more hidden (unless in the seedy areas of Shinjuku) but like any tightly compact city, getting along is often more important than personal feelings that could affect the group. No one wants to be banned from the diner. So for the benefit of the doubt, I would say the writers decided to just do accurate stories of the lives that happen in Shinjuku.

I may have to watch this again! Just writing this made me realize how much my wife and I enjoyed this series together.

Yeah, even with characters in the series that are clearly under the devil's spell, there are still good life lessons weaved into the stories. I make it a point to watch one episode each night while eating a small snack right before bed as I find it to be very calming before going to sleep.

Thanks for giving some context to the story. I've been wondering why certain characters were part of this series. And now having heard more about the city of Shinjuku, it makes perfect sense.

 

[DeWoken]

^ I'm moving on to Season 2 now

At the end of Season 1 Mastaa is invited by an age-appropriate maiden in a lovely kimono to go do some New Years activities. He gives her a polite decline, but then a couple minutes later regrets it. Giving chase out into the street, he stands alone as gentle snow begins to fall.

 

[Sebastian Hawks]

I got Emergency! on DVD at Walmart, Seven Seasons and wow does Southern California look nice back in the early 70s. It's mostly just real EMS type situations turned into an hour show. No offending content in the show, also one of the main actors was a Seminole Indian and surprisingly the writers never make a big deal out of it, he's just an ordinary guy. These days some woman writer would turn him into a character like that "Chakotey" on that bad Star Trek series where they had this flute music playing in the background of every scene he was in.

I can't even watch that Austin 911 series on Fox, it's so loaded with PC crap. One of the firefighters is supposed to be an ex woman who takes testosterone and grew a beard. Another one is a muslim woman firefighter who wears a hijab? Traditional muslim women who wear hijabs don't go out looking for male careers like being a fireman. They just shoehorn this stuff into everything these days.