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Route 9 : 1/26/2021 1:32 pm
Thinking about getting Netflix again, mainly for Cobra Kai.

I have Hulu. Any hidden gems on here?

Or any recent films or shows you'd like to make known to BBI?
The Queens Gambit  
Adam G in MD : 1/26/2021 1:35 pm : link
Is on Netflix. Enjoyed it very much. Don't have to be a chess nerd, but it helps. 7 part miniseries.
Started watching "Fauda"  
johnnyb : 1/26/2021 1:37 pm : link
on Netflix. The first three episodes will keep me coming back

"Lupin", also on Netflix, was very goof as well.

I do not have Hulu.
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SFGFNCGiantsFan : 1/26/2021 1:37 pm : link
Loved Ozarks & The Crown on Netflix. Also, The Departed is on Netflix now too. I love that movie. 'I'm gonna go have a smoke right now. You want a smoke? You don't smoke, do ya, right? What are ya, one of those fitness freaks, huh? Go fuck yourself.'
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Route 9 : 1/26/2021 1:42 pm : link
Lol. The Departed trailer got me so hyped up when I saw it. Plus it has Jersey's own Vera Farmiga. I liked her way before it was cool. Don't mean to brag or whatever, but yeah.
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djm : 1/26/2021 1:43 pm : link
In comment 15134931 SFGFNCGiantsFan said:
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Loved Ozarks & The Crown on Netflix. Also, The Departed is on Netflix now too. I love that movie. 'I'm gonna go have a smoke right now. You want a smoke? You don't smoke, do ya, right? What are ya, one of those fitness freaks, huh? Go fuck yourself.'


Baldwin is so good in Departed. I've parroted that line many times!
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Route 9 : 1/26/2021 1:47 pm : link
Jack Nicholson's rat line and face lol

Frank Costello : I got this rat, this gnawing, cheese eating fuckin' rat and it brings up questions... You know, see, Bill, like you're the new guy.
Did you see  
pjcas18 : 1/26/2021 1:47 pm : link
Peaky Blinders?

loved it, post WW1 era England organized crime drama.


Did you see Last Kingdom?

love it, based on Bernard Cornwell historical fiction series about the 9th century "england", the Vikings invasion of England, and that era in general.

And to change it up a little

Did you see Sex Education? the exploits of an awkward teen whose mother is a sex therapist, funny, interesting, different. well done.

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ryanmkeane : 1/26/2021 1:50 pm : link
Ted Lasso on Apple TV was great. 10 episodes I think. We used the free trial.
you have Hulu  
ryanmkeane : 1/26/2021 1:51 pm : link
I'd recommend "A Teacher" - pretty good watch and easy to bang out in a few days, no pun intended. Kata Mara alone is reason enough to check it out
Peaky Blinders  
JonC : 1/26/2021 1:55 pm : link
really boosted recent entertainment for me, and was very sad to finish season five. The Last Kingdom is fun, the first two seasons were pretty darned good, in particular.

Re-watched Band of Brothers, and still love it.

Started Gomorrah last night, the English overdubs are welcome but the voice actors aren't great. Also started Raised By Wolves, and finished Vikings last season.

CB Strike is an interesting show, kinda reminds me of Luther but lighter.
RE: The Queens Gambit  
chick310 : 1/26/2021 1:56 pm : link
In comment 15134928 Adam G in MD said:
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Is on Netflix. Enjoyed it very much. Don't have to be a chess nerd, but it helps. 7 part miniseries.


Second this recommendation. Entertaining and keeps your interest. Good music in background if you like oldies (from 1960s) too.
RE: Started watching  
fuzzy : 1/26/2021 2:04 pm : link
In comment 15134929 johnnyb said:
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on Netflix. The first three episodes will keep me coming back

"Lupin", also on Netflix, was very goof as well.

I do not have Hulu.


If found Lupin to be very entertaining. I’m watching that alongside Money Heist. Two good choices for Netflix subscribers.
In and of Itself on Hulu,  
Section331 : 1/26/2021 2:11 pm : link
a documentary filmed by Frank Oz of a one-man play - an illusionist who does a take on personal identity. It was fascinating and, at times, simply unbelievable (in a good way).

Also saw White Tiger on Netflix about a lower caste Indian who becomes a driver for an Indian ex-pat and his American wife. Very well done, but it turns pretty dark, and none of the characters come out of it looking good.
I re-discovered  
PEEJ : 1/26/2021 2:25 pm : link
"Better Off Ted" on Hulu. This is a really great send-up of corporate culture and laugh out loud funny.

It was only on for two seasons despite critical acclaim.

Highly recommend  
TyreeHelmet : 1/26/2021 2:51 pm : link
The Knick. Was on Cinemax a few years ago. Only 2 seasons but I thought they were really good. Clive Owen stars in it and Soderbergh created it. Sets place in a NYC hospital in 1900.
Fear city on Netflix  
I'mRonBurgandy? : 1/26/2021 3:13 pm : link
Just watched it. It's a manageable 3 episode series about the the commission trail of the 80's.
Most interesting for me is the force of nature Rudy Giuliani was. They'd be naming bridges and buildings for him if he hadn't dipped his toe in the crazy pool.
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Danny Kanell : 1/26/2021 3:13 pm : link
I finally started Schitt's Creek and it's hilarious.
2 really good ones on EPIX  
cjac : 1/26/2021 3:17 pm : link
War of the Worlds - Makes whats going on right now with this stupid virus looks like childs play. A spin off of the original war of the worlds obviously. Gabriel Byrne is in it, he's exellent.

Get Shorty - loosely based on the movie, an organized crime muscle type works his way into the movie business. Ray Romano is outstanding in this one.
Fear City  
I'mRonBurgandy? : 1/26/2021 3:19 pm : link
Trailer
Fear City lonk - ( New Window )
do restrict yourself to where you are subscribed  
UConn4523 : 1/26/2021 3:29 pm : link
you can watch a ton in 1 month on any of these services and just cancel. I'd pick one that has a few shows that are interesting and then load up 1 month, and move on to the next.

Apple TV+ is only $5 and between Ted Lasso and the Morning show you will definitely get your money's worth. I am also planning on starting "Tehran" soon, which was written by the same person as "Fauda" on Netflix (recommended by someone above, and me too as it was excellent).
Just started Last Kingdom  
Jimmy Googs : 1/26/2021 3:33 pm : link
very good.
Party Down  
Lafferty, Daniel : 1/26/2021 3:39 pm : link
Starz classic now on Hulu. Thank me later.
Dark on Netflix is pretty good  
Johnny5 : 1/26/2021 3:46 pm : link
I liked it better in German with subtitles than dubbed English. Pretty good storyline.

Not a happy show though.. lol
RE: Dark on Netflix is pretty good  
UConn4523 : 1/26/2021 3:49 pm : link
In comment 15135066 Johnny5 said:
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I liked it better in German with subtitles than dubbed English. Pretty good storyline.

Not a happy show though.. lol


NEVER GO DUBBED!

I watch everything with Subtitles, English or foreign. Adds so much additional context especially background convos, names of songs, etc.
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I am Ninja : 1/26/2021 3:58 pm : link
Letterkenny
ya know it funny i tried Dark  
cjac : 1/26/2021 3:58 pm : link
but watched it dubbed and i was done in 2 episodes

i guess i'll try it again with subtitles if you guys are saying its worth it
RE: ya know it funny i tried Dark  
UConn4523 : 1/26/2021 4:01 pm : link
In comment 15135074 cjac said:
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but watched it dubbed and i was done in 2 episodes

i guess i'll try it again with subtitles if you guys are saying its worth it


Its fantastic, still need to catch up on season 2. Its one of the few shows/movies that pulls off time travel and explains it in a way that isn't gimmicky.

But yeah, don't watched dubbed, it will always suck.
RE: do restrict yourself to where you are subscribed  
Route 9 : 1/26/2021 4:28 pm : link
In comment 15135046 UConn4523 said:
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you can watch a ton in 1 month on any of these services and just cancel. I'd pick one that has a few shows that are interesting and then load up 1 month, and move on to the next.

Apple TV+ is only $5 and between Ted Lasso and the Morning show you will definitely get your money's worth. I am also planning on starting "Tehran" soon, which was written by the same person as "Fauda" on Netflix (recommended by someone above, and me too as it was excellent).


I'm on the Hulu plan for $1.99 from Black Friday and I just keep HIMYM going in the background when I'm working on something around the house.

Sometimes I even watch Fraiser and Hey Arnold! to reminisce about the 90s. Ah, good memories.

I watched Princess Bride with my girlfriend, Stir of Echos, Prisoners, Rain Man. All old movies. I watched that stupid one with Ashley Judd and Morgan Freeman. That movie was ass. Some other low budget movies were good that I cannot think of their titles off the top of my head.
Freaks and Geeks  
Southern Man : 1/26/2021 4:42 pm : link
Just got picked up by Hulu. Great show. Planning on watching again.
Is anyone watching Flack on Prime?  
Jumbo76 : 1/26/2021 5:14 pm : link
Been thinking about giving a shot.
Started  
mitch300 : 1/26/2021 5:46 pm : link
The west wing. Now on season 4.wife and I love it.
RE: Started  
Jimmy Googs : 1/26/2021 7:55 pm : link
In comment 15135156 mitch300 said:
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The west wing. Now on season 4.wife and I love it.


Never watched it before? I think that may have been my favorite series ever. Great snappy dialogue. Good stories.
I enjoyed Queen's Gambit  
Bill in UT : 1/26/2021 8:00 pm : link
and Ozark on Netflix. Watch 3 episodes of Cobra Kai so far and not impressed.
To second cjac  
oghwga : 1/26/2021 9:00 pm : link
War of the worlds is great although super dark and extremely depressing.

Get Shorty is great fun, every actor is great.
RE: RE: Dark on Netflix is pretty good  
Zeke's Alibi : 1/26/2021 9:06 pm : link
In comment 15135069 UConn4523 said:
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I liked it better in German with subtitles than dubbed English. Pretty good storyline.

Not a happy show though.. lol



NEVER GO DUBBED!

I watch everything with Subtitles, English or foreign. Adds so much additional context especially background convos, names of songs, etc.


I've actually saw an article recently that broke this down. Personally, I'm generally a subs guy, but the "rules" of what you should do are different. I think dubbing is too distracting for the most part, but I've watched a couple shows recently that were better dubbed. They are investing a lot more into the voice over actors now. And one thing I found interesting was that sometimes they get the context wrong with the subtitles and not dubbed. The reason for this escapes me, but it seemed valid. This was an article that was very well thought out. Never thought I'd see that in the dubs vs subs wars.
RE: RE: Started  
mitch300 : 1/26/2021 9:07 pm : link
In comment 15135302 Jimmy Googs said:
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In comment 15135156 mitch300 said:


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The west wing. Now on season 4.wife and I love it.



Never watched it before? I think that may have been my favorite series ever. Great snappy dialogue. Good stories.

Yeah, late to the party. It is also educational in some respects. Of course it doesn’t work like real government. But, it gives you a sense.
If you're a child of the 80's  
eclipz928 : 1/27/2021 7:44 am : link
Transformers War for Cybertron is a pretty good reboot/miniseries. The Animaniacs reboot on Hulu is another I'd recommend for some nostalgia.

Outside that, Ozark is really good. I enjoyed Queens Gambit, although the ending wasn't as satisfying as I'd like. The Heist was decent if you can get past the poor voice acting on the English dub.

jiro dreams of sushi  
Grey Pilgrim : 1/27/2021 8:20 am : link
Highly recommended!
jiro dreams of sushi  
Grey Pilgrim : 1/27/2021 8:20 am : link
Highly recommended!
My favorite show of 2020  
UConn4523 : 1/27/2021 8:23 am : link
was Gangs of London. It’s on AMC+ which you can get through your prime account for free for 7 days.

It was created by the maker of the Raid movies featuring some of the best fight scenes you will ever see. Gangs of London has some of the craziest actions sequences you’ll ever see in a TV series.
A few “under the radar” shows I recommend  
JoeMoney19 : 1/27/2021 9:25 am : link
Gomorrah is awesome and a must watch if you like crime drama

Valley of Tears is also very good, war drama

Letterkenny is a hilarious and light hearted comedy about a small town in Canada
RE: A few “under the radar” shows I recommend  
JoeMoney19 : 1/27/2021 9:29 am : link
In comment 15135655 JoeMoney19 said:
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Gomorrah is awesome and a must watch if you like crime drama

Valley of Tears is also very good, war drama

Letterkenny is a hilarious and light hearted comedy about a small town in Canada


Guess I should have mentioned Letterkenny is on Hulu, Gomorrah and Valley of Tears are on HBO Max.
RE: Fear city on Netflix  
x meadowlander : 1/27/2021 9:30 am : link
In comment 15135028 I'mRonBurgandy? said:
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Just watched it. It's a manageable 3 episode series about the the commission trail of the 80's.
Most interesting for me is the force of nature Rudy Giuliani was. They'd be naming bridges and buildings for him if he hadn't dipped his toe in the crazy pool.
THIS.

This series was EXCELLENT and yes, you are correct about Giuliani, there ABSOLUTELY would be buildings named after him had he not turned cartoon-villain. The work he did to take down the bosses of all 5 families was remarkable, commendable.
RE: Freaks and Geeks  
x meadowlander : 1/27/2021 9:32 am : link
In comment 15135109 Southern Man said:
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Just got picked up by Hulu. Great show. Planning on watching again.
After Twilight Zone, my favorite all-time series. One incredible season.
Also  
JoeMoney19 : 1/27/2021 9:32 am : link
+1’s on Party Down (hilarious) and Peaky Blinders.
I’ll have to check out Fauda and Tehran  
JoeMoney19 : 1/27/2021 9:40 am : link
They seem right up my alley.
WandaVision  
Pete in MD : 1/27/2021 9:50 am : link
is very well-done and I'm not a comic book guy.
Just finished Queen's Gambit...  
Jan in DC : 1/27/2021 10:52 am : link
it's excellent. Letterkenny is fun, but gets really repetitive after a while.

Not sure what TYPE of shows you like, but I would recommend Taskmaster. It's a British show (I think the first 8 seasons are on Youtube) where comedians are given arbitrary tasks to do and then they're rated by the Taskmaster.


Taskmaster on Youtube... - ( New Window )
RE: Just started Last Kingdom  
BMac : 1/27/2021 10:53 am : link
In comment 15135049 Jimmy Googs said:
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very good.


It helps if you haven't read Cornwell's series. The show takes such massive departures from the books, and is so comically historically inaccurate that I had to stop after the second season. I mean basis shit, like Uhtred has blonde hair in the books, and his sword isn't even named in the show, but forms an essential part of his persona in the books. Lots more examples.

They did a slightly better job creating the Sharpe series, but still not terrific.
My son is at an age where I now will let him watch Entourage.  
chick310 : 1/27/2021 1:49 pm : link
I am enjoying re-watching all of those seasons as well.

RE: To second cjac  
Route 9 : 1/29/2021 6:03 am : link
In comment 15135368 oghwga said:
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War of the worlds is great although super dark and extremely depressing.

Get Shorty is great fun, every actor is great.


Found this movie just this morning. Finally a good movie showing 90s adolescence and how it was back then.

I'm in the middle of it. So far, so good.
bump  
Grey Pilgrim : 1/29/2021 3:48 pm : link
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Just watched the trailer for Peaky Blinders...  
Grey Pilgrim : 1/29/2021 3:48 pm : link
and it looked amazing!
I've been working my way through many of these.  
BigBlueBuff : 1/29/2021 5:52 pm : link
https://www.cnet.com/news/55-of-the-best-tv-shows-to-watch-on-netflix/
RE: Just watched the trailer for Peaky Blinders...  
Jimmy Googs : 1/29/2021 6:01 pm : link
In comment 15138302 Grey Pilgrim said:
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and it looked amazing!


Its pretty good. Just started that as well last weekend.
The Looming Tower on Hulu  
JOrthman : 1/29/2021 9:28 pm : link
Turn on Neflix
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Route 9 : 1/30/2021 1:52 am : link
never mind I thought you were talking about the movie super dark times. I stumbled upon it on Hulu and wow that was one of my favorites.
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