 |
By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
|
When do you give up on a box set? After the first episode or do you stoically see the whole thing through?
Im watching a box set type series on netflix at the min and i’m drawn between seeing the story line through but 24 episodes is a bit much.... |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By *oxy_minxWoman
over a year ago
Scotland - Aberdeen |
"I gave one up after about twenty minutes last night, Designated Survivor, people kept telling me how good it was so maybe my expectations were too high. "
You have to watch that one! I think it is brilliant  |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
|
I watched Black Earth Rising 8 episodes i was riveted but Diary of A Nightwatch man (24 episodes) i’m trying to force myself to continue. I do agree some you just let go of after the first few minutes. |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
Usually a series needs a couple of episodes to set things up and get the storyline going.
I normally watch 2-3 episodes before saying what a load of crap and that’s a couple of hours of my life I won’t get back!!
Sometimes a series has me hooked from the start, Breaking Bad and Walking Dead spring to mind.
LJ |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By *SAchickWoman
over a year ago
Hillside desolate |
"I gave one up after about twenty minutes last night, Designated Survivor, people kept telling me how good it was so maybe my expectations were too high.
You have to watch that one! I think it is brilliant "
I'll maybe try the rest of the first episode tonight |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
|
"The Man in the high castle and Chenobyl are good.
Altered Carbon is worth a look
The man in the high castle is good
Still to watch Chernobyl as know it will be grim "
Thanks |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
"The Man in the high castle and Chenobyl are good.
Altered Carbon is worth a look
The man in the high castle is good
Still to watch Chernobyl as know it will be grim "
Also both series of Narcos is really good if that’s your sort of thing
LJ |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
"I gave one up after about twenty minutes last night, Designated Survivor, people kept telling me how good it was so maybe my expectations were too high. "
I got bored of that too, each episode was pretty much the same. |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
"When They See Us is brilliant, only 4 episodes though x"
Yeah that was good. True story and it made me angry. The yanks are just a bunch of lying bastards. |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
"The Man in the high castle and Chenobyl are good.
Altered Carbon is worth a look
The man in the high castle is good
Still to watch Chernobyl as know it will be grim
Also both series of Narcos is really good if that’s your sort of thing
LJ"
It’s on my list 
Just finished Sons of Anarchy so looking for a change of genre at the moment |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
"Any new box set/ series recommendations? "
I've started watching When They See Us and I'm only on episode two and it's really good. It does make you sad and angry though.
Ozark, OITNB, After Life and Dead to Me are a good watch too. |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
I try to get through at least one season. I think its a better indication of how a show is going to be by watching a full story arc. A good example of this is Mad Men. It was always intriguing but episode to episode it felt like very little was happening but it all developed like a polaroid and the rewards by the end of a single season were huge.
My top 3- Mad Men, The Sopranos, Six Feet Under.
The West Wing gets honourable mention for its brilliant early years but the quality dropped with the departure of Aaron Sorkin as showrunner. |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
"One episode and if not hooked...no more. Walking dead was one!"
Someone else with good taste
But i love most zombie related TV/Film so much so that i have reoccurring nightmares about them!!
I actually enjoy them as it’s like being in a real life zombie film! 
LJ |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
» Add a new message to this topic
