What did you watch on Netflix/Hulu/other streaming sites?

[charley]

Originally Posted by charley

Since I like sci-fi, I've already watched episode 1 of the new Disney+ The Mandalorian. It seems like there will be 8 episodes in first season, coming out throughout Nov and Dec. Much fun, I guess, especially for kids of all ages... and completely in the Star Wars tradition. So, a lot of shoot 'em up scenes. The CGI and world-construction were really good.

It is a sci-fi / western type of series, with The Mandalorian being a very Clint Eastwood-esque bounty hunter (i.e. gunfighter) , and so the new adventure begins, and he goes after his first major asset... and what a surprise that is! I won't say what the asset is... so, no spoilers here.

And as one character says, "I have spoken", lol



or

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aOC8E8z_ifw

Well, I've seen episode 2 and ya know, it all reminds me of the really old 1949 TV serial, Rocketman!!!! first released before I was born...haha... only The Mandalorian doesn't have rockets attached to his back, but the look is similar... and he has a spaceship instead. God, how I loved watching those hokey serials as a kid, sitting in front of the TV, spellbound.

and as far as the asset he gets - um, a child, the following picture says it all:



it's Star Wars, but as a TV serial, what fun...

[RebelDyke]

now that i watched all of the Matrix movies.. I am trying to find a new binge...

I have yet to be successful in this search. I even tried watching ATYPICAL... but eh..

suggestions?

[JDeere]

I'm on Netflix..

Watching a limited series called THE FAMILY

[Apocalipstic]

Netflix - Unbelievable! Such a great series.

Next up...The Crown!

[RebelDyke]

i have moved OFF of netflix and heading up my most fave movie series of all time...

Resident Evil..

[RebelDyke]

Originally Posted by RebelDyke

i have moved OFF of netflix and heading up my most fave movie series of all time...

Resident Evil..

One down....4 more to go. lol... I love Milla Jovovich

[Bèsame*]

PrimeTime orginal series...

Hanna. Only 8 episodes but it is totally open for more to come!

[charley]

Originally Posted by charley

Well, I've seen episode 2 and ya know, it all reminds me of the really old 1949 TV serial, Rocketman!!!! first released before I was born...haha... only The Mandalorian doesn't have rockets attached to his back, but the look is similar... and he has a spaceship instead. God, how I loved watching those hokey serials as a kid, sitting in front of the TV, spellbound.

and as far as the asset he gets - um, a child, the following picture says it all:



it's Star Wars, but as a TV serial, what fun...

Ah, the Mandalorian's 1st season is finished (ah!!!), it was most excellent! and as the season developed, character development improved and there was a richer sense of feeling, absolutely marvellous. A most wonderful series in the Star Wars franchise.

SPOILER ALERT following:

(Do not read for the risk of seeing a spoiler.)

He finally gets his rocket pack on his back! (shades of Rocketman... lol)

I never really had a father model to follow and had to learn what it meant to be my own dad, a sane and holistic version of that kind of parent, and that is another reason why I really liked this series.

[charley]

BBC has released Dracula as a 3-part mini-series that can also be viewed thru Netflix.
And I saw the first episode today, OMG!

Ratings are high, and what can I say, but OMG!

If you saw Bram Stoker's Dracula of 1992, you will recognize certain characters since they are still there [Dracula - originally played by Gary Oldman, Mina - originally played by Winona Ryder, Jonathan Harker - originally played by Keanu, and Van Helsing - originally played by Anthony Hopkins] and some of the story line, but this adaptation takes quite a few liberties, even moving off in a more modern uptake; there is stuff from the novel, but they have decided to add stuff that really wasn't in the original.
The 1992 film never really scared me, and none of the other vampire films/series that I've seen over the years ever scared me either, just fun fantasy adventure romps. I've seen quite a few vampire films (ya know: like Interview with a Vampire, the Blade films, etc.), and TV Series (ya know: like True Blood, The Originals, The Strain, just to name a few), and well, I never had to put anything on pause like I did in this 2020 BBC version. Today, I came away quite stunned and had to vent to someone I know in real time just to unwind... The next two episodes will follow this week.
It is exceptionally well-written, acting was superb, and the suspense was all there. After putting it on pause (more than once) and remembering to breathe, I sat there calming myself down, until I began wondering: so, what happens next? (lol)
The thing about it that was remarkable to me was just how realistic it was, and I think that that was made it so bloody scary. Casting was brilliant, especially for Dracula (played by someone I had never heard of before, Class Bang), who could just as easily be the guy next door, so charming and clever, until... a rather excellent portrayal of a modern-day sociopath, with a very particular taste for... Anyways, I wonder what will happen in the next two episodes.
What was also absolutely fascinating was the philosophical angle.

[charley]

Originally Posted by charley

BBC has released Dracula as a 3-part mini-series that can also be viewed thru Netflix.
And I saw the first episode today, OMG!

Ratings are high, and what can I say, but OMG!

If you saw Bram Stoker's Dracula of 1992, you will recognize certain characters since they are still there [Dracula - originally played by Gary Oldman, Mina - originally played by Winona Ryder, Jonathan Harker - originally played by Keanu, and Van Helsing - originally played by Anthony Hopkins] and some of the story line, but this adaptation takes quite a few liberties, even moving off in a more modern uptake; there is stuff from the novel, but they have decided to add stuff that really wasn't in the original.
The 1992 film never really scared me, and none of the other vampire films/series that I've seen over the years ever scared me either, just fun fantasy adventure romps. I've seen quite a few vampire films (ya know: like Interview with a Vampire, the Blade films, etc.), and TV Series (ya know: like True Blood, The Originals, The Strain, just to name a few), and well, I never had to put anything on pause like I did in this 2020 BBC version. Today, I came away quite stunned and had to vent to someone I know in real time just to unwind... The next two episodes will follow this week.
It is exceptionally well-written, acting was superb, and the suspense was all there. After putting it on pause (more than once) and remembering to breathe, I sat there calming myself down, until I began wondering: so, what happens next? (lol)
The thing about it that was remarkable to me was just how realistic it was, and I think that that was made it so bloody scary. Casting was brilliant, especially for Dracula (played by someone I had never heard of before, Class Bang), who could just as easily be the guy next door, so charming and clever, until... a rather excellent portrayal of a modern-day sociopath, with a very particular taste for... Anyways, I wonder what will happen in the next two episodes.
What was also absolutely fascinating was the philosophical angle.

Well, I finished watching the series, and can't wait to discuss it with someone that I know, who is also watching it.

I am aware that quite a few people didn't like how it developed thru episodes 2 and 3 (oh well, tastes vary, ya know, chuckling here). It is always amusing to see how people caught in the dysfunctional web of comparison manage to sustain their earlier likes and dislikes (based on memory) of how they think things ought to be, in this case, cries of, "it didn't follow the book!" chuckling here. Very difficult for them to see things afresh/anew, without any preconceived ideas. I like what Mark Gatiss (Creator and Producer) and what Steven Moffat (Writer) did in this series, for the same reasons that I liked what both of them did in the BBC production of the 2010- TV Series of Sherlock. Interesting that Moffat also wrote for Doctor Who from 2005-2017.

Anyways, it was good enough for me to warrant an interest to watch this brilliant series a second time. I learned quite a few things from it!

[GeorgiaMa'am]

Working my way through The Mandalorian on Disney+. Also, binging on old episodes of MASH.

[charley]

Originally Posted by GeorgiaMa'am

Working my way through The Mandalorian on Disney+. Also, binging on old episodes of MASH.

So, GeorgiaMa'am, how are you liking (?) The Mandalorian?

[homoe]

If you have Acorn check this series out........

[GeorgiaMa'am]

Originally Posted by charley

So, GeorgiaMa'am, how are you liking (?) The Mandalorian?

I like it! I have only seen the first two episodes (I'm watching it with someone else, and they have to be at my house before we get another episode in), but the story seems really intriguing so far.

I want a Baby Yoda. (I know, *his name isn't Yoda, but I want one anyway.)
*spoiler alert