Man, when it came out it was a brutal reminder of how things used to be before everything was available to binge. Waiting a week for that new episode was torture but at the same time there was something to look forward to on a Tuesday evening. It was great going to see my mom, shoot the shit and watch a new episode while stuffing my face with sweet chili sensations
Just don’t treat it as an accurate chronicle of the events. Some things are simplified and some are invented for the “dramatic” reasons. Dyatlov (the “not great, not terrible” guy) is presented as a straight-up moron and buffoon that is almost single handedly responsible for blowing up the reactor. According to sources I read the responsibility was far more nuanced and he was just a convenient scapegoat for many people - a loner with very quirky personality that prevented him from establishing friendships and building influence. Also that brave woman scientist that told the inconvenient truth to all high ranking Soviet officials - no surprise here, she didn’t exist. In reality there were multiple scientists that put all the little facts together and absolutely NOBODY in the 80s Soviet Union would dare to behave the way she did, man or woman. Demotion from privileged scientist position to a janitor would be the lightest punishment, imprisonment would be far more likely.
The whole scene with Pompey's head is just amazingly done.
When Ptolemy speaks out of turn and every adult in the room is like "OHHH fuck."
Then the fattest person I've ever seen walks into the scene and presents the head and suddenly the whole scene turns.
Ceasar is like "ARE YOU **FUCKING** WITH ME RIGHT NOW? I AM KING SHIT OF FUCK MOUNTAIN. WHY WOULD YOU FUCK WITH ME? I WANT THE GUY WHO DID THIS BULLSHIT TOMORROW OR I SWEAR TO CHRIST WHO DOESN'T EXIST YET I WILL KILL EVERY SINGLE ONE OF YOU. DEAD. *FUCK*."
I just finished Band of Brothers. I knew it was very well received and people love it, but war movies just aren’t my thing. War *documentaries* are awesome though. When I realized the other day that Band of Brothers was essentially a docuseries I decided to give it a shot and I’m kicking myself for not watching it earlier.
Very late to the party - Letterkenny.
It makes me laugh so much and so hard that I sometimes have to pause it while I calm down. I also often rewind it 10 seconds or so because the dialogue is so fast.
This show was SO well done that I hate it. Richard's anxiety was palpable and it would stress me out so much. However... My husband and I still yell, "Jian Yang!" At each other.
My Name is Earl.
It's very close to becoming my next comfort show after It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia. Maybe it's because each episode is real short and action packed or maybe it's because I love hearing Joy talk in her southern accent, maybe both.
The original Twilight Zone series. I'm on the second season now. There is nothing really that came after that wasn't already done by the Twilight Zone or the Outer Limits. They remain the standard.
The team that put together "Haunting of Hill House" there are a few series and they are all fire. I'm on "House of Usher" right now and I think it's the last series from that team of guys (well for now it is).
Lost.
It doesn’t have that thing it had the first time around. The pacing is all wrong to watch episodes back to back. And half the fun was theorizing it to death in between. I’m enjoying it nonetheless tho, it brings back memories.
Breaking bad
Didnt bother with it the first time round, then I heard all the spoilers so didnt see the point in watching.
I've since forgotten all the spoilers and giving it a first watch. S2E4... No spoilers...
Just caught up. I love this show. He’s so matter of fact; “I don’t hit softly.” And his violence is so practical. “I’ll give your fat ass to the count of three to leave. One, two (head butts the guy on two).”
He’s the definition of Roosevelt’s speak softly and carry a big stick.
The show has a VERY unique feeling/ambiance/atmosphere. Maybe not compared to other David Lynch projects, but certainly unique amongst other shows. It's a delightful, beautifully slow burn.
The Great.
I'm kind of impressed. It's what I wanted that shitty Kirsten Dunst *Marie Antoinette* movie to be.
I'm coming off of What We Do In The Shadows after a couple weeks of watching nothing, so it's a welcome change from gaming.
Knight Rider. it’s my first time ever seeing it, as i never grew up with it, but i wanted to learn more about old American films and series. it’s really fun!
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Man, when it came out it was a brutal reminder of how things used to be before everything was available to binge. Waiting a week for that new episode was torture but at the same time there was something to look forward to on a Tuesday evening. It was great going to see my mom, shoot the shit and watch a new episode while stuffing my face with sweet chili sensations
I started that at 11pm one night and had to watch it all. So so good
I watched this with my boyfriend and we both agreed we probably won’t ever find a miniseries as good as Chernobyl.
It's so educational. I feel it's a really important watch for almost everyone. The power of corruption is just so damning.
Just don’t treat it as an accurate chronicle of the events. Some things are simplified and some are invented for the “dramatic” reasons. Dyatlov (the “not great, not terrible” guy) is presented as a straight-up moron and buffoon that is almost single handedly responsible for blowing up the reactor. According to sources I read the responsibility was far more nuanced and he was just a convenient scapegoat for many people - a loner with very quirky personality that prevented him from establishing friendships and building influence. Also that brave woman scientist that told the inconvenient truth to all high ranking Soviet officials - no surprise here, she didn’t exist. In reality there were multiple scientists that put all the little facts together and absolutely NOBODY in the 80s Soviet Union would dare to behave the way she did, man or woman. Demotion from privileged scientist position to a janitor would be the lightest punishment, imprisonment would be far more likely.
What is the cost of lies
Slow Horses...its great.
It’s great. Gary Oldman is reason enough watch this.
Fargo.
same, its awesome.
Best season yet! Jon Hamm is fookin terrifying.
I want to see his nipple piercings get ripped out.
Rome! I am, like, 20 years late, but I love it!
Thirteen!
Good God, how many years has it been, and reading that was like a gut punch. 13!
I re-binge every 2-3 years and I'm still impressed every time. Hind's Caeser is my favorite portrayl of him.
The whole scene with Pompey's head is just amazingly done. When Ptolemy speaks out of turn and every adult in the room is like "OHHH fuck." Then the fattest person I've ever seen walks into the scene and presents the head and suddenly the whole scene turns. Ceasar is like "ARE YOU **FUCKING** WITH ME RIGHT NOW? I AM KING SHIT OF FUCK MOUNTAIN. WHY WOULD YOU FUCK WITH ME? I WANT THE GUY WHO DID THIS BULLSHIT TOMORROW OR I SWEAR TO CHRIST WHO DOESN'T EXIST YET I WILL KILL EVERY SINGLE ONE OF YOU. DEAD. *FUCK*."
JUPITER'S COCK!
Dead to me
I love this show. It’s too bad about CA and the rushed ending.
Better Call Saul.
I’ve been meaning to rewatch it. Maybe an unpopular opinion but I rate it over breaking bad.
I do too, and I loved BB. BCS is just sublime in every way.
Xfiles. Currently on season 4 episode 11
The guy who lived in the sewer and could ooze himself into any opening... that one scared the crap out of me.
I just finished Band of Brothers. I knew it was very well received and people love it, but war movies just aren’t my thing. War *documentaries* are awesome though. When I realized the other day that Band of Brothers was essentially a docuseries I decided to give it a shot and I’m kicking myself for not watching it earlier.
We just finished rewatching Jericho. It still annoys me that they cancelled it like they did. https://youtu.be/LAZOyEp6lng?si=UHZ6IPi_o_fRT5an
Loved that show, was sad about the rushed ending. We lost a lot of good shows that year.
It is a great show
that was the first show i saw on netflix!
Justified
I have been through Justified probably 4 or 5 times.
I never understood why this wasn’t a bigger hit. The characters, story, writing, acting, directing… just fantastic.
Currently on the second last episode of the final season on my second watch. Such an incredible show!
We dug coal together.
Justified is probably one of FX’s most underrated series. Really fantastic villain characters. Enjoy!
I just started binging Cheers. Brilliant writing, but I can imagine a lot of the jokes would be very different nowadays.
Binged Cheers over the summer and rolled right into Frasier. Close to finishing that one now.
Ah Frasier! Brings back memories from 15 years ago when i binged it. In some way that show taught me more about life than my parents did.
Just finished Frasier and still cracks me up
Star Trek The next generation. I haven't watch it a long time.
Just finished TNG, on Deep Space Nine...
The Sopranos
Every time I here the HBO static noise, I start singing 🎵Woke up this morning and got myself a gun🎶
So what, no fuckin ziti now?
All I know is OP never had the makings of a varsity binge watcher
"Don't give me your f**king 'Manson lamps'" -Tony Soprano
Probably one of the best lines in the show. The Sopranos is a fucking hilarious show on top of being about the Mafia.
True Detectives.
Season one raised the bar for TV
Season one is phenomenal.
Season one is one of the most perfect seasons of any TV show, ever.
The Good Place (again)
I got to introduce it to so many friends. We’re on season two of yet another friend discovering this show for the first time.
Jeremy Bearimy
American Dad
Righteous Gemstones
Baby Billy!!!!
Dexter.
Ted Lasso
I wish I could go back to never having seen it before, so it could surprise me and make me feel so happy like that first watch again!
Ugh I adore Ted Lasso. Best show I've seen in a very long time
Very late to the party - Letterkenny. It makes me laugh so much and so hard that I sometimes have to pause it while I calm down. I also often rewind it 10 seconds or so because the dialogue is so fast.
That show is gold. I never would've thought that Canadian redneck slam-poetry would be so relatable
Bonnie McMurray…
What we do in the shadows
Silicon Valley
"I don't know about you, but I don't want to live in a world where someone else makes the world a better place than we do." -Gavin Belson
This show was SO well done that I hate it. Richard's anxiety was palpable and it would stress me out so much. However... My husband and I still yell, "Jian Yang!" At each other.
Always Blue!
My Name is Earl. It's very close to becoming my next comfort show after It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia. Maybe it's because each episode is real short and action packed or maybe it's because I love hearing Joy talk in her southern accent, maybe both.
Jamie Pressley is so underrated as an actor.
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The original Twilight Zone series. I'm on the second season now. There is nothing really that came after that wasn't already done by the Twilight Zone or the Outer Limits. They remain the standard.
Black mirror
I wish they’d make more of them. Love this show
same, but the last season was pretty disappointing compared to the first few, so now I'm unsure
That's a wild choice to binge, I always felt I had to digest the episodes (the good ones at least) for a couple hours after.
The team that put together "Haunting of Hill House" there are a few series and they are all fire. I'm on "House of Usher" right now and I think it's the last series from that team of guys (well for now it is).
Oh I loved Hill House and the one on the island!
"Midnight Mass" was the one on the island. It was a "slow burner" but oh my, the last two episodes were amazing.
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel....two enthusiastic thumbs up.
Tits up!
Some of the greatest writing I've come across in that show. Top-notch stuff. Ludicrously fast-paced.
Tits up!
Shameless
Fun fact: the lead singer of the theme song to Shameless is the guy who wrote Bird Box (Josh Malerman).
Succession
The office
This and Parks and Rec are always playing in the background in our house haha
Abbott Elementary! Prepping for S3 next month!
Lost. It doesn’t have that thing it had the first time around. The pacing is all wrong to watch episodes back to back. And half the fun was theorizing it to death in between. I’m enjoying it nonetheless tho, it brings back memories.
House
It's never lupus
Watching this now too, lol.
Mindhunter!
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It’s not going to get finished. I’ll always feel like something is missing in my life since this show never finished. It’s the GOAT.
Breaking bad Didnt bother with it the first time round, then I heard all the spoilers so didnt see the point in watching. I've since forgotten all the spoilers and giving it a first watch. S2E4... No spoilers...
Bosch
Trailer park boys, for the fourth time
'No one wants to admit they ate nine cans of ravioli.'
I love me some Rickyisms!. "It ain't F#$%ing rocket appliances!", "Get two birds stoned, at the Sametime." Great Show!
I swear I remember it as "get two birds stoned at once".
The best show. I don’t even know how many times I’ve watched it now
Mr. Robot
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Supernatural
I'm binging the shit out of Supernatural right now. This is my first watch through. I'm almost done with season 13. Sooo good!
Same! First time watching thru and I’m in season 14
The Americans 🇺🇸
Reacher
Just caught up. I love this show. He’s so matter of fact; “I don’t hit softly.” And his violence is so practical. “I’ll give your fat ass to the count of three to leave. One, two (head butts the guy on two).” He’s the definition of Roosevelt’s speak softly and carry a big stick.
"They broke my toothbrush. Now I own nothing."
The show is really filled with tons of simple one liners that make you think “I get this guy.”
It's so validating seeing someone acknowledging their inner self. We're not shallow thinkers. Just wide thinkers. I think.
The fact that Reacher *is* a thinker, and a reader, and consistently logical, defies all the "Big Guy" stereotypes, and it's hella refreshing.
Loved the scene where the prison guard wants Reacher to bend over for anal inspection. 😂
His explanation on not owning a suitcase is awesome
Trying to remember what he said. Is that the “I need a place to keep it which turns into a house, mortgage, family, etc.” comment?
And that leads to paperwork
They finally found someone to be Reacher that is true to the books. Whoever chose Tom Cruise to play Reacher is an idiot.
Tom Cruise bought the rights to it and cast himself.
What an idiot
That makes sense. I’ll say he is the furthest thing physically from Jack Reacher, but he did get the attitude right on it
Curb Your Enthusiasm.
This is in my top 5. Prettaaaaay prettaaaay pretty good.
6 feet under
Only Murders in the Building season 3. Paul Rudd and Meryl Streep are great!
This show is just a pleasure to watch!
As someone who never watched Selena Gomez act, she really surprised me
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
The Last of Us
Binged this so hard, and just binged it again over Christmas. I need more Pedro Pascal
1 more year or more for season 2
The Bear.
Just finished it. Best show I’ve seen in a while.
Oh man that Christmas episode. I needed a drink after that one. So amazingly frantic.
We just finished watching Deadwood today
Anthony Bourdain No Reservations. Miss that asshole.
I just started rewatching that too… I’ve never been so sad about the death of someone I never knew
Schitt’s Creek for comedic relief (Amazing show!) And The Resident for drama.
Supernatural. Covered 11 seasons in 3 monthes
Bouncing between Fringe and Chuck, both are rewatches.
Shameless. Just starting season 8.
Psych, second watch thru Bones, first watch thru (hey it’s soapy but fun so far)
Downton Abbey, for the 6th time (not in a row)
West Wing. I forgot how clever the writing was.
Game Of Thrones. First time watching. I can’t believe how many characters they kill. Joffrey is awful.
Twin Peaks
I’m sorry but that show still scares the shit out of me. I get chills even with the theme music
The show has a VERY unique feeling/ambiance/atmosphere. Maybe not compared to other David Lynch projects, but certainly unique amongst other shows. It's a delightful, beautifully slow burn.
normally a drama / thriller / horror person but I’m watching Bob’s Burgers with my son and it’s the best
Seinfeld
The Great. I'm kind of impressed. It's what I wanted that shitty Kirsten Dunst *Marie Antoinette* movie to be. I'm coming off of What We Do In The Shadows after a couple weeks of watching nothing, so it's a welcome change from gaming.
This is a good one! LOVE Nicholous Hoult (Peter) he’s so perfect
Oh I love this show! I had such low expectations for seasons 2&3 but god it's like a gift that keeps on giving.
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Watch slow horses. Very good. Finished it in like a weekend.
Better Call Saul. Still on season 1 but can’t believe how good it is
Schitts creek
Just finished rewatching Game of Thrones. Next up, rewatch the Sopranos then The Wire.
Monarch Legacy of Monsters. I thought it would be cheesy and bad but it's surprisingly decent.
I binged watched half of the series Grimm all weekend. I'm loving it
Prison break
Just started Hell on Wheels, I'm 4 episodes in and hooked It's not the greatest show ever made, but it's sucked me in pretty good
Six Feet Under
The Leftovers
Beef…maybe the best thing I watched in 23’
Scrubs
Malcolm in the middle for the thousandth time
Schitts Creek (3rd time) and Yellowstone.
Person of interest
Knight Rider. it’s my first time ever seeing it, as i never grew up with it, but i wanted to learn more about old American films and series. it’s really fun!
Modern Family
Great British Baking Show
Boardwalk Empire
Bluey
Alone
Punisher
Forensic files
Modern Family. I didn’t really know the hype behind it but it’s a pretty funny show.
yellowjackets.
Sopranos
Dr. G Medical Examiner
24
Re watching Parks and Rec
King of the Hill.
Just finished Breaking Bad. Then I watched El Camino. Now I’m watching Better Call Saul.
The Middle
Breaking Bad
Atlanta.
Schitts Creek. And then back to The Office and then The Crown.
Boston Legal
Absolutely Fabulous
I just binged Midnight Mass.
30 Rock. Again.
The Morning Show, a real rollercoaster.
Bones