goldchoccycoin

Hi all,

Currently laid up after back surgery last week (just a discectomy and rhizolysis, nothing too major). Got at least another 2 weeks before I'm back at work and need some entertainment in between rehab walking and exercises. So, can anyone recommend tv series, movies or books that they enjoy!

I'm not a huge fan of political or conspiracy theory type stuff but love drama, crime type stuff and biographies.

I have so far watched (not all this last week!);
Game of Thrones
The Killing
Vikings (Love this show)

And read a couple of books!

Any further suggestions? Someone recommended The Blacklist - any comments?

Thanks in advance.

rasen78

The Blacklist is good - we lost our place with it though becuase of the messing of schedules.

How are you watching these programmes? If it's from streaming sites etc, and you like James Spader, I highly recommend Boston Legal. It's a few years old now, but most episodes had us laughing out loud.

NCIS
Sons of Anarchy
Chuck
Law & Order: Criminal Intent

goldchoccycoin

Thanks! I love L&O: CI and NCIS. Haven't heard of Chuck, will look into it. Sons of Anarchy looks great just never seemed to be home when it was on. Will see if I can download from the beginning.

Cheers!

spouse of scouse

Most of the stuff I'm watching currently is as old as the hills, so probably won't appeal. Have recently got dvd sets of Rebus and New Tricks - oldies but goodies. Also got Scouse the complete set of Mrs Brown's Boys - great for a laugh

Best of luck for a rapid and trouble free recovery. I had an L2/L3 discectomy earlier this year for a large disc herniation, recovery was trouble free except for some damage to nerves. Keep resting up and getting lots of sleep

scottishcelts

If you have a Nook or whatever, I recommend James Herbert's Rats, Lair & Domain trilogy. If this is too squeamish for you, can't go wrong with a good old Ben Elton novel - try Popcorn or Blind Faith.

GarryP

Orphan Black - two series available, should keep you quiet

goldchoccycoin

Thanks Spouse of Scouse, Scottishcelts and GarryP, some good suggestions for me to investigate! I don't usually get time to watch much TV/read so I'm looking at it as an opportunity to find some great series/authors.

Have just finished Tower Lord by Anthony Ryan (Book 2 in a series) which I recommend if you like Game of Thrones/Raymond Feist/Robin Hobb type books.

Thanks again.

goldchoccycoin

Thanks Spouse of Scouse, Scottishcelts and GarryP, some good suggestions for me to investigate! I don't usually get time to watch much TV/read so I'm looking at it as an opportunity to find some great series/authors.

Have just finished Tower Lord by Anthony Ryan (Book 2 in a series) which I recommend if you like Game of Thrones/Raymond Feist/Robin Hobb type books.

Thanks again.

carolinephillips

Life on Mars, series 1.
For comedy, Father Ted. (My OH calls me Mrs Doyle as I am always making tea and have a tendency to fall over unexpectedly.)

spouse of scouse

Have a cup of tea, Caroline.
G'worn.
Oh g'worn.
G'worn g'worn g'worn g'worn g'worn g'worn g'worn g'worn g'worn g'worn g'worn g'worn g'worn......

irishbloo

Have you watched House of Cards or Wallander.Both very good.
Hope you recover well.

Beoz

Homeland. But it may not fit in the conspiracy theory criteria. Good luck with the back.

spouse of scouse

I like Wallander. Very dark, just the kind of crime drama I like.

carolinephillips

Having one as I type. Want one???

spouse of scouse

I'll say yes, to save you from having to type g'worn a hundred times