What's streaming that's good TV/movies

[MeanDean]

I love time travel sub-genre of sci-fi.

I remember seeing several episodes of TIMELESS back when it was on OTA television. Never did see all of them. Can't remember why but I was thinking it got cancelled.

I found it on Tubi (yeah, too many commercials). I've enjoyed re-watching the ones I'd seen and now into new-to-me episodes. I guess I'm about half way through Season 2 (last season) and can recommend it to those who like time travel product.

 

[Cyclonepride]

Just finished Death By Lightning on Netflix. Excellent film, if you have any interest in history or just like well acted movies, I'd highly recommend it. Michael Shannon and Nick Offerman (as well as the actor who played the assassin) are all excellent.

 

[ISUChippewa]

The show is just slightly dated by this point, I think, but I've recently gotten into "Dark Winds" on Netflix (by way of AMC). Really solid show that is keeping me engaged and interested.

 

[Cyclonepride]

Just caught the first episode of Landman season two. Still have the weird bimbo side show going strong, detracting from a pretty decent series otherwise

 

[BoxsterCy]

 

[simply1]

Stranger Things first 4 of the final season under the belt, hard to put those acting into their ages for the show these days, hah.

 

[Cyclonepride]

I'm going to try to avoid spoilers here, but episode 7 of the It series shed a little light on how they are going to continue the series on with the 27 year cycle problem

 

[SolterraCyclone]

Stranger Things first 4 of the final season under the belt, hard to put those acting into their ages for the show these days, hah.

I loved the first 4 episodes. Excited to see where it goes. It does require a LOT of suspension of disbelief that these late 20 early 30 year olds are only 4 years older than the beginning of the series

 

[Cyclonepride]

I loved the first 4 episodes. Excited to see where it goes. It does require a LOT of suspension of disbelief that these late 20 early 30 year olds are only 4 years older than the beginning of the series

Yeah, they look a bit silly in school and riding those bikes around lol

 

[simply1]

I loved the first 4 episodes. Excited to see where it goes. It does require a LOT of suspension of disbelief that these late 20 early 30 year olds are only 4 years older than the beginning of the series

I was wondering if Lucas had signed a LOI anywhere!

 

[BoxsterCy]

Stranger Things first 4 of the final season under the belt, hard to put those acting into their ages for the show these days, hah.

I'll give it a watch later this winter when I get bored but I was already having a hard time with the "kids" ages in the last season and that was 3 years ago.

 

[Clonehomer]

I loved the first 4 episodes. Excited to see where it goes. It does require a LOT of suspension of disbelief that these late 20 early 30 year olds are only 4 years older than the beginning of the series

It’ll be an issue for all shows as they spread out these seasons so far apart. House of the Dragon is going to be jarring.

 

[TXCyclones]

We just finished two series on Peacock that were pretty good. "All Her Fault" was pretty good w/ a lot of twists (set in Chicago). And "Long Bright River" w/ Amanda Seyfried was good.

Pluribus has been interesting, but its one I wish I'd waited until all episodes were out before starting it.
Finally wrapping up the latest season of Generation V on Prime, and HBO's Peacemaker.

 

[BoxsterCy]

If you like adult (language, violence etc) fantasy animation, The Mighty Nein on Amazon is pretty good so far. Bit like the Legend of Vox Machina, same voice actors who are all really quite good. And same concept, an ensemble (humans, elves, goblins and whatevers)of misfits and weirdos come together to fight something. And, damn, the one lead character in the story has a DARK background.

 

[Cyclonepride]

Watched The Long Walk last night. Kept our attention surprisingly well considering the entire movie is guys walking down a road and talking (while randomly getting shot). I feel like the ending was better explained in the book, as it doesn’t address anything big picture)

 

[Clonehomer]

The latest Knives Out on Netflix is pretty good. Daniel Craig does the role well. It’s a bit repetitive of the first two with twists and turns that’s been done enough that you’re not surprised. But it’s a fun watch with a great cast.

 

[pourcyne]

Not sure if it's already been mentioned here, and of course, I totally missed it when it was first released, but "Emancipation" (2022) on Apple+TV is super, super good, and like him or not, Will Smith is spectacular as Peter. The rest of the cast is brilliant as well.

 

[BryceC]

If you like adult (language, violence etc) fantasy animation, The Mighty Nein on Amazon is pretty good so far. Bit like the Legend of Vox Machina, same voice actors who are all really quite good. And same concept, an ensemble (humans, elves, goblins and whatevers)of misfits and weirdos come together to fight something. And, damn, the one lead character in the story has a DARK background.

I’ve loved Vox Machina, so I’ll definitely check it out if critical role is involved

 

[Cyclonepride]

Just finished season 1 of It, Welcome to Derry. I really enjoyed it and will look forward to season 2, but I didn't enjoy it as much as I wanted to, if that makes sense.

Almost too much Pennywise and not enough of the other scary iterations. One of the things that made It so scary was that It could be whatever your greatest fear was. They didn't lean into that as much as I wish they had. Also, the other thing that made It scary was that It mostly preyed on children, and adults being virtually oblivious, or even just looking the other way, to what was going on in Derry stoked the fear that much more.

That theme that children exist in almost a separate world where magic and monsters are possible, and that their struggles and fears sometimes feel (or are) completely overlooked is really a central tenant to the story that gives it a deeper meaning.

 

[Bigman38]

Just finished season 1 of It, Welcome to Derry. I really enjoyed it and will look forward to season 2, but I didn't enjoy it as much as I wanted to, if that makes sense.

Almost too much Pennywise and not enough of the other scary iterations. One of the things that made It so scary was that It could be whatever your greatest fear was. They didn't lean into that as much as I wish they had. Also, the other thing that made It scary was that It mostly preyed on children, and adults being virtually oblivious, or even just looking the other way, to what was going on in Derry stoked the fear that much more.

That theme that children exist in almost a separate world where magic and monsters are possible, and that their struggles and fears sometimes feel (or are) completely overlooked is really a central tenant to the story that gives it a deeper meaning.

That's kind of where I ended up too. Some stretches of episodes that were pretty uninspiring, and some pretty good moments. Next season being the previous cycle is interesting, will definitely check it out.

Skarsgard is killing it though, he carries a lot of it for me.