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timebug · 08-13-2022, 04:28 AM

Just started watching 'Lucifer'. As I enjoyed 'Grimm' which I recently finished, I thought another occult themed show would fill the gap. Noy sure about this one yet. Tom Ellis is charming as the title character, playing a slightly camp englishman with hidden powers. Maybe it feels as though it is trying too hard to be quirky? Only four episodes in, so will give it a few more and then decide whether to stick with it!

DiapDealer · 08-13-2022, 04:08 PM

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Just started watching 'Lucifer'. As I enjoyed 'Grimm' which I recently finished, I thought another occult themed show would fill the gap. Noy sure about this one yet. Tom Ellis is charming as the title character, playing a slightly camp englishman with hidden powers. Maybe it feels as though it is trying too hard to be quirky? Only four episodes in, so will give it a few more and then decide whether to stick with it!

I watched it all, and never entirely warmed up to either of the two main characters. Great supporting cast, though. That's what carried it for me.

Hitch · 08-13-2022, 04:44 PM

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I watched it all, and never entirely warmed up to either of the two main characters. Great supporting cast, though. That's what carried it for me.

I never was able to figure out how she was cast. Him, sure, you can see that. Her, not so much. The Latina lab-tech is a hoot as are most of the rest of the supporting cast. I never completed the last NFLX season. I won't spoil it, but the appearance of some "from the future" character just left me cold. Stopped watching, and never went back. Oh, well. I seriously doubt that NFLX cares what I watch.

Hitch

timebug · 08-14-2022, 04:47 AM

Thanks for the comments re 'Lucifer'. As I posted earlier, it is early days yet (for me) but I will stick with watching one episode per day for the next few days; if it 'clicks' for me I will watch them all, if not, well there is plenty to go at out there!

Rumpelteazer · 08-14-2022, 04:51 AM

I didn't continue with the second season of Wayward Pines, it just didn't hold my interest. Instead I started the third season of Nancy Drew. I enjoyed the first two seasons, it's a bit silly, but an easy watch. I watched three episodes and I'm also enjoying this season.

I'm also interested in Outer Range, I might start that tonight, watch a couple of episodes of each series.

DiapDealer · 08-14-2022, 11:49 AM

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I'm also interested in Outer Range, I might start that tonight, watch a couple of episodes of each series.

That one's pretty trippy/out-there, but I enjoyed it.

DiapDealer · 08-15-2022, 10:00 AM

Started watching the second season/series of "The Outlaws" on Prime Video. So far, it's as entertaining as the first.

poohbear_nc · 08-15-2022, 11:45 AM

Almost finished with season 2 of Billions - the writing is smart and very detail oriented. The addition of the Taylor Mason character creates almost a Kirk-Spock relationship with Axelrod - it's fascinating to watch Asia Kate Dillon interact with Damian Lewis onscreen - logic versus instinct.

Hitch · 08-15-2022, 11:47 AM

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Started watching the second season/series of "The Outlaws" on Prime Video. So far, it's as entertaining as the first.

Comedy?

Hitch

DiapDealer · 08-15-2022, 11:51 AM

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Comedy?

For the most part, yes. Dark comedy, I'd say.

Hitch · 08-15-2022, 12:06 PM

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For the most part, yes. Dark comedy, I'd say.

Oh, goody. It's really the only kind I like. (Other than Robin Williams. He gets a pass from me, no matter what. I'm sure he's resting easier in his grave/urn/? knowing that....)

Hitch

timebug · 08-16-2022, 05:01 AM

Well, I made it through six episodes of 'Lucifer' and decided it was not for me, so I deleted it from my watchlist. I had enjoyed 'Grimm' for it's tongue in cheek weirdness, but 'Lucifer' just seemed to be trying too hard, I.M.O! I had no particular opinions about the actors/cast although Tom Ellis was playing the title character as being camper than a row of tents! It just failed to give me that buzz that you get when you are actually enjoying something!

Hitch · 08-16-2022, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by timebug

Well, I made it through six episodes of 'Lucifer' and decided it was not for me, so I deleted it from my watchlist. I had enjoyed 'Grimm' for it's tongue in cheek weirdness, but 'Lucifer' just seemed to be trying too hard, I.M.O! I had no particular opinions about the actors/cast although Tom Ellis was playing the title character as being camper than a row of tents! It just failed to give me that buzz that you get when you are actually enjoying something!

LOL, different horses, different courses--by and large with Grimm, I always felt that it, too, was "trying too hard." I really struggled with the Grimm and his g/f, (Juliet) as I wasn't wild about either of them. The supporting cast made it work for me, though. [shrug].

Hitch

DiapDealer · 08-17-2022, 10:27 PM

Watching David Tennant's "Around the World in 80 Days" on PBS. It amazes me how many pointless, mundane scenes and storylines they've managed to fit into a rather action-packed adventure.

timebug · 08-18-2022, 05:26 AM

Streaming an old Sky series, a sitcom called 'Trollied'. Set in a fictional supermarket in the North of England, staffed by a motley crew of would be leaders and no-hopers. Similar to the US sitcom 'Superstore' but funnier,as most of the humour is 'home grown' (to me) and I can relate to most of the situations even though I have never worked in such an environment.
A few good guest cameos too, so far.

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08-13-2022, 04:28 AM	#511
timebug Ancient Sage Posts: 14,585 Karma: 15493448 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Derby U.K. Device: Kobo Reader	Just started watching 'Lucifer'. As I enjoyed 'Grimm' which I recently finished, I thought another occult themed show would fill the gap. Noy sure about this one yet. Tom Ellis is charming as the title character, playing a slightly camp englishman with hidden powers. Maybe it feels as though it is trying too hard to be quirky? Only four episodes in, so will give it a few more and then decide whether to stick with it!

08-14-2022, 04:47 AM	#514
timebug Ancient Sage Posts: 14,585 Karma: 15493448 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Derby U.K. Device: Kobo Reader	Thanks for the comments re 'Lucifer'. As I posted earlier, it is early days yet (for me) but I will stick with watching one episode per day for the next few days; if it 'clicks' for me I will watch them all, if not, well there is plenty to go at out there!

08-14-2022, 04:51 AM	#515
Rumpelteazer Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,401 Karma: 27919658 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Utrecht, the Netherlands Device: Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition	I didn't continue with the second season of Wayward Pines, it just didn't hold my interest. Instead I started the third season of Nancy Drew. I enjoyed the first two seasons, it's a bit silly, but an easy watch. I watched three episodes and I'm also enjoying this season. I'm also interested in Outer Range, I might start that tonight, watch a couple of episodes of each series.

08-15-2022, 10:00 AM	#517
DiapDealer Grand Sorcerer Posts: 28,892 Karma: 207182180 Join Date: Jan 2010 Device: Nexus 7, Kindle Fire HD	Started watching the second season/series of "The Outlaws" on Prime Video. So far, it's as entertaining as the first.

08-15-2022, 11:45 AM	#518
poohbear_nc Bah! Humbug! Posts: 64,232 Karma: 135242149 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Durham, NC Device: Every Kindle Ever Made & To Be Made!	Almost finished with season 2 of Billions - the writing is smart and very detail oriented. The addition of the Taylor Mason character creates almost a Kirk-Spock relationship with Axelrod - it's fascinating to watch Asia Kate Dillon interact with Damian Lewis onscreen - logic versus instinct.

08-16-2022, 05:01 AM	#522
timebug Ancient Sage Posts: 14,585 Karma: 15493448 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Derby U.K. Device: Kobo Reader	Well, I made it through six episodes of 'Lucifer' and decided it was not for me, so I deleted it from my watchlist. I had enjoyed 'Grimm' for it's tongue in cheek weirdness, but 'Lucifer' just seemed to be trying too hard, I.M.O! I had no particular opinions about the actors/cast although Tom Ellis was playing the title character as being camper than a row of tents! It just failed to give me that buzz that you get when you are actually enjoying something!

08-17-2022, 10:27 PM	#524
DiapDealer Grand Sorcerer Posts: 28,892 Karma: 207182180 Join Date: Jan 2010 Device: Nexus 7, Kindle Fire HD	Watching David Tennant's "Around the World in 80 Days" on PBS. It amazes me how many pointless, mundane scenes and storylines they've managed to fit into a rather action-packed adventure.

08-18-2022, 05:26 AM	#525
timebug Ancient Sage Posts: 14,585 Karma: 15493448 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Derby U.K. Device: Kobo Reader	Streaming an old Sky series, a sitcom called 'Trollied'. Set in a fictional supermarket in the North of England, staffed by a motley crew of would be leaders and no-hopers. Similar to the US sitcom 'Superstore' but funnier,as most of the humour is 'home grown' (to me) and I can relate to most of the situations even though I have never worked in such an environment. A few good guest cameos too, so far.