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Tommy Brown
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Another late to the party post.

 

The Beast in Me (Netflix)

 

Three episodes in, got me well and truly hooked.

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North Berwick Jambo
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On 11/03/2026 at 07:31, The Internet said:

The Pitt is probably the best show on telly the now. Hasn't been (legally) watchable over here yet but will be when HBO is available here at the end of the month. Never really bothered with yank medical dramas but this one hits the spot. Every episode has so much to it. 


Absolutely fantastic show, it’s definitely the best thing on tv I’ve seen in a good while. 

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PortyJambo
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Started watching SNL UK last night on Sky One, but ended up switching over to something else. Wasn't terrible, but no great laughs either, maybe just a slight smile now and again. Have never seen the original US one, so don't know how it compares.

 

5/10

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9 hours ago, PortyJambo said:

Started watching SNL UK last night on Sky One, but ended up switching over to something else. Wasn't terrible, but no great laughs either, maybe just a slight smile now and again. Have never seen the original US one, so don't know how it compares.

 

5/10


I love Ania Magliano and thought she captured the way Colin Jost and Michael Che are on the US version of weekend update perfectly. Let herself be amused at the jokes and let go, Paddy Young was decent too but a different pace to her. Was definitely my favorite bit of the show.
 

Think the criticism of it is a bit harsh. The Attenborough sketch and the movie review sketch though I didnt think much of and they were both really early so felt like it made it an uphill battle. 
 

5/10 seems fair 

Madjambo21
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On 21/03/2026 at 20:45, North Berwick Jambo said:


Absolutely fantastic show, it’s definitely the best thing on tv I’ve seen in a good while. 

Just started watching this and it's an emotional roller coaster. 

Really enjoying it so far

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I’ve started watching The Madison. Another series from Taylor Sheridan the man behind Yellowstone and Landsman. All about a rich New York family who relocate to Montana after a family tragedy. Good so far and not his usual gunslinging macho stuff with excellent turns by Kurt Russell and Michelle Pfeiffer playing a brilliant part as the matriarch of the family. 

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Cameronstheman
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The Great Hip Hop Hoax on Netflix, to my surprise I really enjoyed it, high's  and lows 

Victor Mancini
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5 hours ago, Cameronstheman said:

The Great Hip Hop Hoax on Netflix, to my surprise I really enjoyed it, high's  and lows 


Watched that recently, an interesting story!

James McAvoy is filming a movie adaptation of this 

rudi must stay
Posted

Last One Laughing. Never been a fan of Bob Mortimer I am now 

superjack
Posted

Finished watching blackshore on iplayer last night. Really enjoyable, with a twist at the end that was totally unexpected.

AD 1874
Posted

Long Bright River on Channel 4 is excellent. Police thing (loosely speaking) set in Phillidelphia

Gavman81
Posted

Something very bad is going to happen on Netflix / the stick.

 

Produced by the Duffer brothers - horror story with dark comedy about a pending wedding and then the creepy stuff starts to happen.

 

If you like Mike Flannigan type stuff , think you’ll enjoy this - binged it over the wkend.

 

8/10

PortyJambo
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Paradise season 2, with the season finale airing this week on Disney. I'm still quite enjoying it, but it's showing some signs of drifting a bit to the "weird" side, and I'm almost getting hints of heading into Lost territory with the storyline.

 

It's been renewed for a 3rd season, so will stick with it for now, as it's still a decent watch.

 

Started as an 8/10 in first season, but drifting downwards a little in second season

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Jibbers
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Enjoyed Bait on Prime with Riz Ahmed, or was it Dev Patel?, as an actor who lands an audition to be the next James Bond. His life the starts to unravel. Quite a few comedic moments but also some dark scenes as his grip on reality slips. A really enjoyable binge watch. There are only six episodes at 25 minutes each. A unique cameo role for Patrick Stewart as well!

AndyNic
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On 19/03/2026 at 15:41, AndyNic said:

Just started watching DTF St. Louis with Jason Bateman and the Da out of Stranger Things, David Harbour. It's a sort of Who dunnit? after Bateman is found to have been having an affair with Harbour's wife and then someone is found deed.

 

Episode 3 gave me a proper did that just happen?! Laugh out loud moment :lol:

 

Really enjoying it so far.

 

This is brilliant telly. Gets more mental with every episode! 

Lovecraft
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After seeing the recommendations on here for Mr Inbetween, I downloaded the first season.

 

Then gorged on all 3 seasons in 2 days.  ;-)

 

Cracking TV.  Dark, funny and well written realistic dialogue/acting.

 

Cheers for the heads up.

 

9/10

 

 

Ron Burgundy
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12 hours ago, Lovecraft said:

After seeing the recommendations on here for Mr Inbetween, I downloaded the first season.

 

Then gorged on all 3 seasons in 2 days.  ;-)

 

Cracking TV.  Dark, funny and well written realistic dialogue/acting.

 

Cheers for the heads up.

 

9/10

 

 

One of my favourite ever series. Binge watched it twice.

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I’ve been watching Detective Hole on Netflix which is based on the Jo Nesbo character. Enjoyable if you enjoy your Nordic type detective types. 

Carl Fredrickson
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I started the Pitt last night after the recommendation on here. Now on episode 10..... loving it

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10 hours ago, Tazio said:

I’ve been watching Detective Hole on Netflix which is based on the Jo Nesbo character. Enjoyable if you enjoy your Nordic type detective types. 

Continued to be good. A little bit quirky with a good old “ooh ya bugger” in the last episode. Oh and there’s a post credits scene in the last episode. 

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Heartofhearts
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Is anyone else enjoying This Life on I Player? 

Loved this back in the late 90s! Great cast and dynamics. 

It does look quite dated now though. 

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We are rewatching Modern Family from start to finish surpasses every other American sitcom for me, every character is brilliant 

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Working my way through the 1st season of Deadloch on Amazon, a nice antidote to the heavy Nordic noir of Detective Hole. 

Carl Fredrickson
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9 hours ago, lou said:

We are rewatching Modern Family from start to finish surpasses every other American sitcom for me, every character is brilliant 

My kids and I love the show. Such a great watch.

John Findlay
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Young Sherlock on Prime.

Directed by Guy Ritchie.

Enjoying this very much.

Donal Finn as James Moriarty stealing it for me.

Heartofhearts
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Is anyone planning to watch the new series of ' I'm A Celebrity" South Africa which starts tomorrow Monday on STV 9-1030pm ? 

Hosted of course by Ant and Dec and featuring past winners such as Mo Farah and Sinitta. 

I will have a look, but I think it may be a stale format now. 

Kells_On_Jackson
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Been watching "For all mankind" on Apple TV, don't know if you guys get it or  not over there, I'd say it's a good "time passer" if that makes sense.

 

Ray Gin
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Just watched the first 2 episodes of Radioactive Emergency on Netflix. It has me gripped. True story of a radiological disaster in Brazil in 1987. My jaw has hit the floor multiple times already.

(Portugese with subtitles, or a dubbed version available in the language settings) 

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PortyJambo
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13 minutes ago, Kells_On_Jackson said:

Been watching "For all mankind" on Apple TV, don't know if you guys get it or  not over there, I'd say it's a good "time passer" if that makes sense.

 

Yeah, we get it on Apple TV as well, new (5th) season just started, but I've not watched any from that yet. I enjoy it, especially the earlier seasons.

 

The ageing of some of the actors, especially Joel Kinnaman, for the 4th season was a ropey, not sure if it's got any more realistic for the latest one or still looks pretty fake.

 

Edit - I see on Wiki that it's been renewed for a 6th and final season. Probably a good time to call a halt to it.

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milky_26
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1 hour ago, Ray Gin said:

Just watched the first 2 episodes of Radioactive Emergency on Netflix. It has me gripped. True story of a radiological disaster in Brazil in 1987. My jaw has hit the floor multiple times already.

(Portugese with subtitles, or a dubbed version available in the language settings) 

is that the one where a radioactive source was found in a rubbish dump and due to the colour kids painted it on themselves like a luminous war paint?

Ray Gin
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2 hours ago, milky_26 said:

is that the one where a radioactive source was found in a rubbish dump and due to the colour kids painted it on themselves like a luminous war paint?

 

Not quite how it goes but likely the incident you're thinking of, yeah.

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6 hours ago, Kells_On_Jackson said:

Been watching "For all mankind" on Apple TV, don't know if you guys get it or  not over there, I'd say it's a good "time passer" if that makes sense.

 

 

Loved the first two seasons.

It's all gone a bit shite since then.

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Just spotted the new season of The Boys has arrived on Amazon Prime. 

Kells_On_Jackson
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Does anyone have a good UK crime drama they can recommend? I watched re runs of an old one called "Cracker" it was fantastic acting with great storylines. 

They have a streaming service over here called 'Britbox" https://www.britbox.com/us/

Thinking of adding it to my Apple TV and wanted to get some feedback from you guys if there's anything in there that's a must watch?

Thanks everyone !

 

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18 hours ago, Tazio said:

Just spotted the new season of The Boys has arrived on Amazon Prime. 

 

Off to a decent start.

Events have moved ahead of its satire now though. It's dated already.

I'm only really still watching out of a sense of obligation and I'll be glad when it's finally over.

The show has become a parody of itself in recent seasons.

Dick Dastardly
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12 minutes ago, Kells_On_Jackson said:

Does anyone have a good UK crime drama they can recommend? I watched re runs of an old one called "Cracker" it was fantastic acting with great storylines. 

They have a streaming service over here called 'Britbox" https://www.britbox.com/us/

Thinking of adding it to my Apple TV and wanted to get some feedback from you guys if there's anything in there that's a must watch?

Thanks everyone !

 

There are so many. Line of Duty was pretty good. Life on Mars was really enjoyable if a bit more than just a crime drama. 

Honourable mentions to

The Fall

Luther 

Prime Suspect

Wallander (set in Sweden but starring Kenneth Branagh (sp))

Taggart

Happy Valley

 

Loads more but i can't think of them off the top of my head!

 

milky_26
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24 minutes ago, Dick Dastardly said:

There are so many. Line of Duty was pretty good. Life on Mars was really enjoyable if a bit more than just a crime drama. 

Honourable mentions to

The Fall

Luther 

Prime Suspect

Wallander (set in Sweden but starring Kenneth Branagh (sp))

Taggart

Happy Valley

 

Loads more but i can't think of them off the top of my head!

 

 

rebus

vera

grace

jonathan creek

John Findlay
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53 minutes ago, Kells_On_Jackson said:

Does anyone have a good UK crime drama they can recommend? I watched re runs of an old one called "Cracker" it was fantastic acting with great storylines. 

They have a streaming service over here called 'Britbox" https://www.britbox.com/us/

Thinking of adding it to my Apple TV and wanted to get some feedback from you guys if there's anything in there that's a must watch?

Thanks everyone !

 

Trial and retribution.

Unforgotten

Above suspicion

Prime suspect.

Dick Dastardly
Posted
45 minutes ago, milky_26 said:

 

rebus

vera

grace

jonathan creek

I've not watched any of those except Rebus.

Kells_On_Jackson
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Great, thx so much everyone for the feedback, Britbox added to my Apple TV and can't wait to get started watching.

Thanks again guys

 

Muppetboy
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The teacher s3 on C5. Enjoyed this. Good performances by the actress playing crescida. Femme fatale aura about her. 7.5/10

 

PortyJambo
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The Copenhagen Test on C4. A US spy thriller that's interesting enough so far. Far fetched, yes, but bingeable and enough intrigue to keep you watching.

 

7/10

AndyNic
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THE MINIATURE WIFE on Sky. Utter pish.

 

 

Carl Fredrickson
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2 hours ago, AndyNic said:

THE MINIATURE WIFE on Sky. Utter pish.

 

 

Watched it with my daughter, she enjoyed it, I didnt. I liked the idea of it but it was such a poor watch. 

 

On a more positive note, the new season of Grace is on ITVX

Tommy Brown
Posted

Thanks to @HeartsandonlyHearts

 

The Spy (Netflix)

 

Great (true based) spy drama with Sacha Baron Cohen in lead role.

Set in the early 60s, Mossad efforts to get a spy into the Syria government.

Only watched 2 of the 6 so far, very atmospheric and tense.

Tommy Brown
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1 hour ago, Carl Fredrickson said:

Watched it with my daughter, she enjoyed it, I didnt. I liked the idea of it but it was such a poor watch. 

 

On a more positive note, the new season of Grace is on ITVX

Been reading all the books for last 10 years+. Noticed it's at season 6, keep meaning to give it a go.

Carl Fredrickson
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10 minutes ago, Tommy Brown said:

Been reading all the books for last 10 years+. Noticed it's at season 6, keep meaning to give it a go.

The books are great, well developed characters and threads from book to book 

 

The TV show is good too but as per most, do not stick close to the books. 

HeartsandonlyHearts
Posted
2 hours ago, Tommy Brown said:

Thanks to @HeartsandonlyHearts

 

The Spy (Netflix)

 

Great (true based) spy drama with Sacha Baron Cohen in lead role.

Set in the early 60s, Mossad efforts to get a spy into the Syria government.

Only watched 2 of the 6 so far, very atmospheric and tense.

You are very welcome.

2 episodes in? It only gets better. Enjoy.

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Found a wee series on Netflix called The A Word.

 

Its about a married couple struggling to deal with their wee boys autism diagnosis and impact on all their lives.

 

My daughter has autism and it really resonated with me tbh , quite touching , heartfelt and really funny in places too.

 

Morvan Christie , Greg Mchugh & Christopher Ecclestone all feature.  

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28 minutes ago, Gavman81 said:

Found a wee series on Netflix called The A Word.

 

Its about a married couple struggling to deal with their wee boys autism diagnosis and impact on all their lives.

 

My daughter has autism and it really resonated with me tbh , quite touching , heartfelt and really funny in places too.

 

Morvan Christie , Greg Mchugh & Christopher Ecclestone all feature.  

Your late to the party with this one.

I did enjoy it, good cast

 

Only annoyance for me, was the wee boy would listen to his dad's music tastes. It was mostly 80s type stuff, more his grandad's :lol:

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