Netflix / Prime recommendations

Pearcey · Post by **Pearcey** » Fri Nov 29, 2024 12:22 pm

jrgbfc wrote: ↑
Tue Jun 04, 2024 8:37 pm
Just seen that The Shield has appeared on UKTV play. Its a drama about a police department in LA. I'd put it up there with things like The Sopranos, Breaking Bad etc as one of the best things i've ever watched but hardly anybody has even heard of it!

On season 6 now after seeing your post. Proper top telly! Cheers.

Stalbansclaret · Post by **Stalbansclaret** » Fri Nov 29, 2024 1:00 pm

The Shield is fantastic !!!!

Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Fri Nov 29, 2024 2:39 pm

Watched "Fool me once" ... quite a good thriller on Netflix with Michelle Keegan in the lead role

jrgbfc · Post by **jrgbfc** » Fri Nov 29, 2024 8:51 pm

Pearcey wrote: ↑
Fri Nov 29, 2024 12:22 pm
On season 6 now after seeing your post. Proper top telly! Cheers.

Don't really understand why its not more widely known. Great ending as well!

It Is What It Is · Post by **It Is What It Is** » Fri Nov 29, 2024 10:13 pm

TULSA KING !
Stallone is brilliant as a Mob Gangster....

wilks_bfc · Post by **wilks_bfc** » Sat Nov 30, 2024 9:21 am

For fans of “Dexter”, a new series is out in December called Original Sin, which is to how it all started.

Big Vinny K · Post by **Big Vinny K** » Sat Nov 30, 2024 10:07 am

It Is What It Is wrote: ↑
Fri Nov 29, 2024 10:13 pm
TULSA KING !
Stallone is brilliant as a Mob Gangster....

Yep binged both series recently. Like you say Stallone is brilliant and really enjoyed both series.

Reminded me a bit of Lilyhammer series with Steven Van Zandt from around 10 years ago. Similar mafia boss sent away to the middle of nowhere type story with as we get in Tulsa King some great local characters. Would recommend anybody who liked Tulsa King giving Lilyhammer a watch (3 series)

Dyched · Post by **Dyched** » Sun Dec 01, 2024 9:06 pm

Just finished the new Senna series.

Fantastic but hard watch at the end. Never changes how emotional it hits.

Such an inspirational man that will never be forgotten.

Leon_C · Post by **Leon_C** » Sun Dec 01, 2024 9:20 pm

We've just started watching "The English Game" on Netflix, which has probably been referenced in the 13 pages of comments already. Looks good, after the first episode.

chipbutty · Post by **chipbutty** » Sun Dec 01, 2024 9:28 pm

Leon_C wrote: ↑
Sun Dec 01, 2024 9:20 pm
We've just started watching "The English Game" on Netflix, which has probably been referenced in the 13 pages of comments already. Looks good, after the first episode.

I can't believe that series is from 2020!
I'd have said 2 years ago if you'd asked me

brunlea99 · Post by **brunlea99** » Sun Dec 08, 2024 7:46 pm

Black Doves on Netflix is superb.

BabylonClaret · Post by **BabylonClaret** » Sun Dec 08, 2024 7:54 pm

No shouts for Arcane (Netflix). It's stunning.

Based on League of Legends characters but don't let that out you off - no need to have played the game or even like that sort of thing.

The animation is exquisite and storyline is brilliant - characterisation is fantastic.

Just sublime

Cardclaret · Post by **Cardclaret** » Sun Dec 08, 2024 11:57 pm

Just watched Black Doves very good, recommend.

Vintage Claret · Post by **Vintage Claret** » Mon Dec 09, 2024 10:12 am

Cobra Kai on Netflix

Rick_Muller · Post by **Rick_Muller** » Mon Dec 09, 2024 6:49 pm

Vintage Claret wrote: ↑
Mon Dec 09, 2024 10:12 am
Cobra Kai on Netflix

I’m sorry, I enjoyed the first series as a nod to enjoying the films (I say films, probably only the first one) but the rest of it is quite honestly utter garbage.

AlargeClaret · Post by **AlargeClaret** » Mon Dec 09, 2024 8:00 pm

Just finished Fauda on Netflix is excellent about the ( pre current war) Israeli/Palestine conflict . Well balanced and doesn’t slack .
Contrast to the entertaining hokum that is “ Black Doves” with a ludicrously miscast Keira Knightly as a spy . Though it’s a lavish production and cast and it was probs always a Xmas release . I can’t help think this started as something more serious and they lightened it up with bits of comedy .

AlargeClaret · Post by **AlargeClaret** » Mon Dec 09, 2024 8:03 pm

Almost forgot Tulsa King on paramount with Sly Stallone was suprisingly rather good . Even at 75? He dominates the screen .

Vintage Claret · Post by **Vintage Claret** » Tue Dec 10, 2024 4:57 pm

Rick_Muller wrote: ↑
Mon Dec 09, 2024 6:49 pm
I’m sorry, I enjoyed the first series as a nod to enjoying the films (I say films, probably only the first one) but the rest of it is quite honestly utter garbage.

No need to apologise, everyone 's entitled to their opinion - personally I enjoyed it and looking forward to the remaining episodes in February

Casper2 · Post by **Casper2** » Thu Dec 12, 2024 5:01 pm

Landman on Paramount , basically Billy Bob Thornton playing himself, but brilliant.

dougcollins · Post by **dougcollins** » Thu Dec 12, 2024 8:24 pm

'The Madness' on Netflix wasn't too bad.

Burnley Ace · Post by **Burnley Ace** » Thu Dec 12, 2024 9:33 pm

Black Doves really gripping, good supporting cast, I’d like a spin off with Williams and Eleanor!!

Tricky Trevor · Post by **Tricky Trevor** » Sat Dec 14, 2024 9:08 am

Under the Walter Presents unbrella on 4 a NZ drama, “After The Party”. A 6 parter about a guy who is accused by his wife of abusing a drunk teenager at the husbands 50th birthday party. Story moves on 5 years when he returns to town and she won’t let it go.
Superb acting by the two leads, Peter Mullan and Robyn Campbell.
Those with sky press the blue button and say the title and it is only on until January.

Fretters · Post by **Fretters** » Sat Dec 14, 2024 10:16 am

Just finished Senna on Netflix. Not the one-off documentary, but a series. It's fantastically well made.

It's heartbreaking that, like Niki Lauda before his own accident, Senna was pushing for the race at Imola to be cancelled after a fatality during qualifying.

KernowHouseClaret · Post by **KernowHouseClaret** » Sat Dec 14, 2024 3:21 pm

Black Doves is a yes
Will and Harper is also pretty good and eye opening

Lip · Post by **Lip** » Thu Jan 16, 2025 10:33 am

wilks_bfc wrote: ↑
Sat Nov 30, 2024 9:21 am
For fans of “Dexter”, a new series is out in December called Original Sin, which is to how it all started.

Just watching this,really good if you watched all the original Dexter series

Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Thu Jan 16, 2025 11:32 am

KernowHouseClaret wrote: ↑
Sat Dec 14, 2024 3:21 pm
Black Doves is a yes
Will and Harper is also pretty good and eye opening

Black Doves was very good.

Murger · Post by **Murger** » Thu Jan 16, 2025 12:55 pm

I missed the final season of Ozark when it came out. So I’ve started from the beginning again. It really is excellent viewing.

billyhamilton82 · Post by **billyhamilton82** » Thu Jan 16, 2025 2:19 pm

Casper2 wrote: ↑
Thu Dec 12, 2024 5:01 pm
Landman on Paramount , basically Billy Bob Thornton playing himself, but brilliant.

Another shout for Landman on Paramount.

Billy Bob Thornton at his "Fargo" best.

Brilliantly acted and an interesting storyline behind the scenes of the oil industry.

Foshiznik · Post by **Foshiznik** » Thu Jan 16, 2025 2:25 pm

I’ll keep saying it but Southland is the most underrated US cop show ever created.

ClaretFelix · Post by **ClaretFelix** » Thu Jan 16, 2025 4:11 pm

Binged American Primeval on Netflix.
Very good ,though a tad on the short side and little chance of a sequel I'd imagine

JR1882 · Post by **JR1882** » Thu Jan 16, 2025 4:58 pm

ClaretFelix wrote: ↑
Thu Jan 16, 2025 4:11 pm
Binged American Primeval on Netflix.
Very good ,though a tad on the short side and little chance of a sequel I'd imagine

Same, loved this! Not massively different to Frontier, fairly similar time periods just Canada rather than the west.

louieollie · Post by **louieollie** » Thu Jan 16, 2025 5:50 pm

Mindhunters is fantastic and Sneaky Pete was pretty bloody good too.

Not on Netflix or Prime but BBC was Snowfall and that was superb too

Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Fri Jan 24, 2025 5:24 pm

Watched Cameron Diaz and Jamie Foxx's "Back in Action" last night ... Quite good fun ...

AlargeClaret · Post by **AlargeClaret** » Sat Jan 25, 2025 2:46 pm

I know it’s been mentioned , but The Bureau has finally found its way onto Paramount of all places , and it’s quite excellent .

Stalbansclaret · Post by **Stalbansclaret** » Sat Jan 25, 2025 3:34 pm

I note all the recommendations for Black Doves but respectfully say that in my imho it’s truly awful. Ridiculous beyond belief with ever-more unlikely events occurring in a London which has seemingly been depopulated other than the cast.
I think it just that I prefer grittier stuff. Thought After the Party was excellent and am currently watching When the Dust Settles, a gripping Danish drama about the various people caught in a shocking terror attack in a restaurant. Both of these on All4.

Claret Till I Die · Post by **Claret Till I Die** » Sat Jan 25, 2025 3:54 pm

I really enjoyed Patience on CH4 which had a very powerful message written into it.

Claretforever · Post by **Claretforever** » Sat Jan 25, 2025 4:20 pm

Another here for American Primeval which is based around the Utah War of 1857-1858. A really well made 6 part mini-series, well worth a watch, and just a shame it wasn’t longer. There is talk about a spin off of the Isaac character, played by Taylor Kitsch.

jdrobbo · Post by **jdrobbo** » Sun Jan 26, 2025 9:39 am

Black Doves
Playing Nice

CBT · Post by **CBT** » Mon Jan 27, 2025 1:08 am

Not sure if it's already been mentioned
But Black Sails on prime is effing brilliant
A few years old now but if you like swashbuckling action it's well worth the watch

Big Vinny K · Post by **Big Vinny K** » Mon Jan 27, 2025 7:36 am

American Primeval on my list. Looks great and heard good things.
Couple episodes left to watch of Say Nothing (on Disney I think).
IRA drama - very good.

dushanbe · Post by **dushanbe** » Mon Jan 27, 2025 7:48 am

I watched ‘say nothing’ over the holidays, not on Netflix or prime but worth hunting out. As IMDB says, it spans four decades of the troubles in northern ireland. Based on a series of interviews with combatants on both sides called the Belfast project, it’s superb.

Clevedon Claret · Post by **Clevedon Claret** » Mon Jan 27, 2025 11:14 am

And another shout for LANDMAN.

Bingeworthy 1st series. Great cast.

Shame, there are no plans for a 2nd series. So far.

Clovius Boofus · Post by **Clovius Boofus** » Sun Mar 09, 2025 1:35 pm

For those of you who haven't seen it - Sisu is coming to Netflix on Tuesday.

A one-man killing machine guy takes on a Nazi death squad retreating from Finland in the final days of WW2. It's an utterly bonkersly gory film, but it's done in an action comic book kind of way that's reminiscent of those war comic books from the 1960s/1970s.

MrTopTier · Post by **MrTopTier** » Fri Mar 14, 2025 9:07 pm

Severance on Apple TV

Adolescence Netflix.

jdrobbo · Post by **jdrobbo** » Fri Mar 14, 2025 9:19 pm

Just watched ADOLESCENCE: absolutely brilliant. Each of the four episodes is filmed in real time. Very authentic. Brilliant acting.

RVclaret · Post by **RVclaret** » Fri Mar 14, 2025 9:54 pm

jdrobbo wrote: ↑
Fri Mar 14, 2025 9:19 pm
Just watched ADOLESCENCE: absolutely brilliant. Each of the four episodes is filmed in real time. Very authentic. Brilliant acting.

Incredible this. The 14 year old who played Jamie had never acted before, apparently, no theatre/drama school, Stephen Graham said they brought him off a council estate.

Vintage Claret · Post by **Vintage Claret** » Sat Mar 15, 2025 1:19 am

Toxic Town on Netflix

Passing Clouds · Post by **Passing Clouds** » Sat Mar 15, 2025 5:56 am

dushanbe wrote: ↑
Mon Jan 27, 2025 7:48 am
I watched ‘say nothing’ over the holidays, not on Netflix or prime but worth hunting out. As IMDB says, it spans four decades of the troubles in northern ireland. Based on a series of interviews with combatants on both sides called the Belfast project, it’s superb.

Watching this. It’s excellent.

Fan of White Lotus too.

Vintage Claret · Post by **Vintage Claret** » Sat Mar 15, 2025 11:05 am

Clovius Boofus wrote: ↑
Sun Mar 09, 2025 1:35 pm
For those of you who haven't seen it - Sisu is coming to Netflix on Tuesday.

Thanks for the recommendation

Didn't know anything about it but just finished watching it- superb hidden gem of a war/action/vengeance film!

Juan Tanamera · Post by **Juan Tanamera** » Sat Mar 15, 2025 11:20 am

jdrobbo wrote: ↑
Fri Mar 14, 2025 9:19 pm
Just watched ADOLESCENCE: absolutely brilliant. Each of the four episodes is filmed in real time. Very authentic. Brilliant acting.

Written and starring the excellent Stephen Graham.
We watched the 3rd episode last with the young lad in a room with a psychologist.
Apparently, the lad playing Jamie has not had any previous acting experience but he is playing the part superbly.
We'll be watching the final episode tonight.