Watched HBO Europe's Patria, a fictional drama about ETA, etc. Have to say, didn't find it great. First few episodes decent, although very little in the way of historic background, meaning that the result is pretty heavily biased against "the cause." Like if you watched a series about the IRA being nasty that just kinda glossed over the RUC's antics. But even beyond that, it was stretched out over two hours too many at eight hours, with at least one entire episode of a side story that added absolutely nothing. So, not really recommended, unless you're looking for things to practice yer Spanich wih'.

I found it one of the few series I bothered to stick out in the last year or so.

They portrayed ETA as the biggest pack of cunts going, tempered by the Guardia Civil ballbags, I didn't see any issue with either.

Could it have been shorter? Maybe, and I don't think I'd watch it again, but the acting was in general very good, and the story was engaging enough.

The acting was very good, and the dialogue couldn't have been any more authentic, from my experience anyway, so it had that going for it. But there was very little of the Guardia Civil being their usual charming selves, and very little historical background for potential foreign viewers to contextualize with. That was my impression anyway. Will have to see how this stripper series compares  :laugh:

There's gonna be a spin-off to What We Do In The Shadows, called Wellington Paranormal. If it's half as good as the former, I'll be happy.

Quote from: Emphyrio on March 24, 2021, 09:45:45 PM
There's gonna be a spin-off to What We Do In The Shadows, called Wellington Paranormal. If it's half as good as the former, I'll be happy.

Loved what we do in the shadows

Season 1 of What We Do In The Shadows was excellent. Season 2 was awful shite.

Just finished up watching 3 seasons of Travelers, more enjoyable time travel codology. Not a bare knuckle brawl or dodgy generator in sight despite the title.

Just finished a nice, short (4 x 30 min. episodes) series on BBC4 called Yorkshire Walks. As the name suggests, a local artist walks through the landscape with a 360⁰ camera, nice and laid back stuff.

Quote from: Born of Fire on March 25, 2021, 08:19:36 PM
Just finished up watching 3 seasons of Travelers, more enjoyable time travel codology.
Really liked that series.
Was disappointed it ended so quickly.

Quote from: jobrok1 on March 25, 2021, 09:19:18 PM
Quote from: Born of Fire on March 25, 2021, 08:19:36 PM
Just finished up watching 3 seasons of Travelers, more enjoyable time travel codology.
Really liked that series.
Was disappointed it ended so quickly.

Yeah I didn't expect much going into it but got hooked very quickly and flew though the seasons. Would've loved more of it but at the same time I suppose there's only so much they could've done with the format.

Started watching that Vinyl show last night from a few years ago about the coke head record fella.
It's quite good now I must say.

Quote from: Emphyrio on March 24, 2021, 05:14:30 PM
Watched first ep of Sky Rojo, the same writers as Money Heist. Daft yoke about strippers on the run. It's silly but the strippers are worth a gawk. In fact, more shows should probably try find a way to shoehorn in a few of em.

I've watched about four episodes of this over the last couple of days. Absolutely daft, much like Money Heist, but certainly easy on the eye and perfect fodder for the lingo.

Only 3 eps in myself. Herself isn't getting a whole lot from it, for some reason 🤔 S2 is due out in June or July. I don't imagine they'll drag it out any longer than that. Didn't think Money Heist would be on so long either, though.

Started to watch Snowpiercer on Netflix, totally off the wall idea but somehow it works. The characters are a pain in the arse, its like a prison drama to be honest but overall its good to just pass the time. Anyone watch all the American Horror series? I sorta stopped at the start of Season 3 I think, the one with the witches, just lost interest so not sure if I'll go back to it.

Watching a Mexican series on Netflix these evenings, Quién Mató a Sara. Plot is about a lad seeking revenge against the wealthy family that framed him for the death of his sister and got him imprisoned for 18 years. Bitta riding, bitta violence, plenty swearing.... good stuff.

Quote from: Emphyrio on March 24, 2021, 09:45:45 PM
There's gonna be a spin-off to What We Do In The Shadows, called Wellington Paranormal. If it's half as good as the former, I'll be happy.

It's on Sky and Nowtv. Very funny too.