Fans of Television Series
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regeHA
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USA Network will let you watch on their site Colony | USA Network.
Hulu is another option for latest TV shows.
I've not seen it, but my wife has been... mainly for Josh Holloway!!!
esanthosh
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Cosmos (1980, Carl Sagan) and Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey (2014, Neil deGrasse Tyson)
I am not really a science buff. When I started watching the original Cosmos, I had low expectations. The documentary series is very old and it was filmed at a time when CGI was in its infancy, there was no internet and featured a guy in a ship of the imagination that looked like a large office space with superman style controls. On top of that, this guy was talking about Pluto as a planet. But, as I kept watching, I was slowly drawn in.
Though technologically far behind (physical models and set pieces, actual presence in locations), Carl Sagan is an inspiring and authentic personality. The series aired on PBS and had one hour to go about its business. He was also a teacher who understood how to explain the ideas without sounding like a nerd speaking in a familiar, but jargon-ish alien language. His passion for science, his larger concerns about humanity shine through the series. If someone had taught me with half the passion the way he describes Kepler's laws, I might have taken a life-long interest in Science. I faintly remember the series airing in DD on Sundays (that's how I knew the word, Cosmos), but I was too young and didn't understand English at all.
I started watching the recent Cosmos series the same day I finished the original one. At first, I kept comparing it to the old series. Sure! I loved the great visual effects, the design of the new ship of the imagination, the music was not bad either (Alan Silvestri). Using Animation instead of hiring actors seemed like an OK idea as well. But, the really amazing technological transformation also brought forth the differences in generations. Compared to 60 minutes an episode, you had to condense the content into less than 45 mins (end title runs for 3 mins) and make it 'interesting' with a sort of a cliffhanger every time it goes into one of its umpteen breaks. It was a slightly jarring transformation, one that required me to rest for a couple of days to purge the memory of the old series.
Only after that, I started appreciating the new series for what it is. It tells new inspiring tales and takes full advantage of the animation and CGI, which the old one could not. There is more continuity than an overlap between them that one is better off watching both. They probably could not have found a better host than Neil deGrasse Tyson with his baritone voice. Using animation not made the production easier (as Seth McFarlane put it), but it got better and made more sense as the series progressed. However, with all the modernity and the grandness of the new one, I have a special fondness for the old series. Maybe Carl Sagan was not only transmitting the spirit of Science from across the screen, but some of his Cannabis intake as well...
hyeah:
Ash vs Evil Dead
As one of the main culprits for damaging the VHS tapes of Evil Dead trilogy across all video rentals in an age as old as Ash, I was really looking forward to this series. Being the superfan that I am, I started early in the night and finished it early in the morning at one go. It is everything I expected it to be - silly, funny, blood, gore and Bruce Campbell just being himself (Just watch the Comic Con video).
The Expanse (2015)
I wanted to watch this series because I came across some articles about how it gets science (mostly) right (It still features sound in space, but then, without sound, a drama would feel really dead). I haven't watched any of the Sci-Fi series that matter, so it is really hard for me to judge how Expanse stands in the midst of them. But, it's an appreciable effort and since it's based on a book, the writing has generally been good (so far). For the first couple of episodes, I wasn't that interested, but it grew on me. I wouldn't say that I can't wait for the next season to roll in like I'd do with some series, but I feel that it is setup very nicely and would probably watch the next season when it airs. I only hope that SyFy does not run out of budget and stops it abruptly.
@Sam9S,
I am happy that you liked "Justified" as much as I did
. I like Boyd as much as Raylan. I loved the dialogues and the way the writers used cameos from minor, past characters from time to time.
I am looking forward to your comments about Deadwood (though it's more of an Al Swearengen show than Seth Bullock and demands slightly more patience at times).
I am not really a science buff. When I started watching the original Cosmos, I had low expectations. The documentary series is very old and it was filmed at a time when CGI was in its infancy, there was no internet and featured a guy in a ship of the imagination that looked like a large office space with superman style controls. On top of that, this guy was talking about Pluto as a planet. But, as I kept watching, I was slowly drawn in.
Though technologically far behind (physical models and set pieces, actual presence in locations), Carl Sagan is an inspiring and authentic personality. The series aired on PBS and had one hour to go about its business. He was also a teacher who understood how to explain the ideas without sounding like a nerd speaking in a familiar, but jargon-ish alien language. His passion for science, his larger concerns about humanity shine through the series. If someone had taught me with half the passion the way he describes Kepler's laws, I might have taken a life-long interest in Science. I faintly remember the series airing in DD on Sundays (that's how I knew the word, Cosmos), but I was too young and didn't understand English at all.
I started watching the recent Cosmos series the same day I finished the original one. At first, I kept comparing it to the old series. Sure! I loved the great visual effects, the design of the new ship of the imagination, the music was not bad either (Alan Silvestri). Using Animation instead of hiring actors seemed like an OK idea as well. But, the really amazing technological transformation also brought forth the differences in generations. Compared to 60 minutes an episode, you had to condense the content into less than 45 mins (end title runs for 3 mins) and make it 'interesting' with a sort of a cliffhanger every time it goes into one of its umpteen breaks. It was a slightly jarring transformation, one that required me to rest for a couple of days to purge the memory of the old series.
Only after that, I started appreciating the new series for what it is. It tells new inspiring tales and takes full advantage of the animation and CGI, which the old one could not. There is more continuity than an overlap between them that one is better off watching both. They probably could not have found a better host than Neil deGrasse Tyson with his baritone voice. Using animation not made the production easier (as Seth McFarlane put it), but it got better and made more sense as the series progressed. However, with all the modernity and the grandness of the new one, I have a special fondness for the old series. Maybe Carl Sagan was not only transmitting the spirit of Science from across the screen, but some of his Cannabis intake as well...
hyeah:Ash vs Evil Dead
As one of the main culprits for damaging the VHS tapes of Evil Dead trilogy across all video rentals in an age as old as Ash, I was really looking forward to this series. Being the superfan that I am, I started early in the night and finished it early in the morning at one go. It is everything I expected it to be - silly, funny, blood, gore and Bruce Campbell just being himself (Just watch the Comic Con video).
The Expanse (2015)
I wanted to watch this series because I came across some articles about how it gets science (mostly) right (It still features sound in space, but then, without sound, a drama would feel really dead). I haven't watched any of the Sci-Fi series that matter, so it is really hard for me to judge how Expanse stands in the midst of them. But, it's an appreciable effort and since it's based on a book, the writing has generally been good (so far). For the first couple of episodes, I wasn't that interested, but it grew on me. I wouldn't say that I can't wait for the next season to roll in like I'd do with some series, but I feel that it is setup very nicely and would probably watch the next season when it airs. I only hope that SyFy does not run out of budget and stops it abruptly.
@Sam9S,
I am happy that you liked "Justified" as much as I did
. I like Boyd as much as Raylan. I loved the dialogues and the way the writers used cameos from minor, past characters from time to time.I am looking forward to your comments about Deadwood (though it's more of an Al Swearengen show than Seth Bullock and demands slightly more patience at times).
regeHA
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She is stunningly beautiful, but is a blond in DD. You must watch her as a redhead in True Blood. Pretty much a perfect 10 on 10.
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@Sam9S,
I am happy that you liked "Justified" as much as I did
I am looking forward to your comments about Deadwood (though it's more of an Al Swearengen show than Seth Bullock and demands slightly more patience at times).
Just went through two episodes of DeadWood and I can tell/understand, exactly what you mean when you say, demands more patience at times, infact I am sure it would be more than at times ...... I am little skeptical about the show as of now, what do you say shall I continue ?? or move ahead, there are other TV series pending in my books for long like Mr Robot, what do you say .....
Expanse is also in my watchlist ... BTW
Justified was just fu*&n AWSOMEEE ...
Whoops missed the source, well these days i just use kodi to stream these,use the exodus addon and you're all set with some pretty good links
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ok cool can you share the exodus repo link ..???
regeHA
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Daredevil (TV Series 2015 ) - IMDb - Done with season 2. It's a satisfying season with a satisfying end to this season's story arc including the introduction of new characters.
It is uniformly good, high on entertainment, and with more action in season 2. Season 1 was slow in comparison as it took time developing the characters, not so much this time around... not even for new ones like Elektra and Punisher. It's a faster paced joyride that explodes with regular bouts of action throughout the season.
Not any cons to write... but if I had to pick one it would be no extreme physical fighting for the Daredevil this time around. The hallway fight in season 1 was epic, and while something similar was attempted in season 2, it did not come off as well. Other than that no complaints. Netflix continues to deliver.
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That's it for exodus. Brilliant one from lambda after he stopped Genesis
esanthosh
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I think you should move on. You can probably give it a couple of more episodes to see if you like it, but not anymore. It's not as if you are going to run out of TV series to watch anytime soon
Deadwood may be set in the wild west, but it is nowhere near fun as a spaghetti western. It is purely a fictional account of the actual historical figures in authentic settings. It is more concerned with how the shady figures in a lawless community transitioned into 'proper' administration. But it progresses slowly, much too slowly at times (especially when it gets to the third season). If you don't love the characters enough to ride through those rough patches, it is going to be a difficult ride.
Amitkg
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Just completed watching 'Better Call Saul' season 2, episode 6 & 7 back to back. Bob Odenkirk is great. Episode 6 ends with a Bengali song, performed by an Australian band 'The Bombay Royale'. Before watching this episode, I never heard of this band.
Here is the youtube link; hope FMs ( especially Bengali knowing folks) would like it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vgXEcwcyyMI
Here is the youtube link; hope FMs ( especially Bengali knowing folks) would like it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vgXEcwcyyMI
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Rajesh Karia
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Just finished watching mini series "The Night Manager" from BBC. Wonderfully crafted series about espionage, M16, illegal arms deals, the drama pans across from Cairo to the Swiss Alps, Spanish islands to Istanbul. Truly pulsating & vintage BBC stuff. Must watch 9/10.
Silentstorm
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Homeland, GOT, Lost, Prison break.... these shows are like long hollywood movies, done so well, you can watch them all over again. Love Netflix 
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Mr Robot ...... Well I was not like blown away from the TV series, but its was very interesting and kept me hanging. The sociopath aspect is very real and believable. The hacking aspect is the highlight of the show, this is I believe the first TV series/movie that actually shows the actual commands typed on screen, and almost all hacking if not 100% seems legit, I am no hacker but being a pretty techie savvy person, can alteast see its not all hunky-dory with scenarios depicted. ...writing is spot on and so are performances.......For me the plot climax was weak. I mean the focus shifted to revealing the twist than the mission itself. The twist also was taken from a very popular movie, I mean a clear rip-off, or homage as some people are saying, but for me it was ok. There were couple of other twists there as well which were better for me than the major one .....anyway, it was a decent watch .....6.8/10
Starting The Walking Dead - Season 6 ....now
Starting The Walking Dead - Season 6 ....now
Rajesh Karia
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So BILLIONS Season 1 comes to a block buster end. Paul Giamatti & Damien Lewis really lit up the screen with some great acting. Looking forward to Season 2.
Also comes to end Season 1 of America Crime Story, People Vs OJ Simpson. Superb court room drama, the defense lawyers played by John Travolta who played the role to the T & Courtney Vance stole the show.
Also comes to end Season 1 of America Crime Story, People Vs OJ Simpson. Superb court room drama, the defense lawyers played by John Travolta who played the role to the T & Courtney Vance stole the show.
regeHA
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Thanks. I gave up after the 6th episode... thought they had peaked too early.
Will get back to watching it.
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