Steerpike

I'm still hanging in there with Westworld. The 'premise' is so full of promise, and the scenery is breathtaking. But they really need to get some 'direction' at some point.

The fact that the 'hosts' are so lifelike that even the humans can't tell the difference is a bit of a plausibility issue, but I can get over that.

But what is the point of these 'cowboy and indians' shootouts ...

Anyway, for now, I just relish every scene with Anthony Hopkins and Ed Harris and hope the storyline clears up.

kimilseung

Westworld just doesn't seem to have the writing quality that I have come to expect from HBO. Its more like a regular cable channel offering.

Steerpike

I stumbled across 'the crown' on netflix last night. Ended up getting hooked, watching 3 hours.

I am completely not interested in the Royal Family, considering them by and large a waste of space, so I can't quite explain why this show interested me; perhaps the historical context, with Churchill and all that.

Anyway - loved it, and especially loved Claire Foy.

Jerseygirl

The second series is currently being filmed. I think there are going to be 6 series.

Steerpike

Ending with Camilla perhaps? Or Kate?

Jerseygirl

Diana and Camilla...yes. Don't think the last series covers Kate.

Perth

Thoroughly enjoyed this and looking forward to season two. Both Clair Foy (Queen Elizabeth) and John Lithgow (Churchill) were remarkable.

Nutek

Yep. I also liked Vanessa Kirby (as Princess Margaret).

Complete recast for season 3 and again at season 5 so start laying bets now on who will be who.

Perth

Yes, Kirby also very good. Will we see Helen Mirren at some point?

Bob

Shooter.

Based on the book, or the movie, not entirely sure. Anyway, Bob Swagger character, not to sure about the casting for him or Memphis, the other main character but that said, a couple episodes in and it was quite nicely done. Silly, fun bit of action.

About a marine sniper called in to figure out how a planned hit might go off, only to find he's the fall guy for the actual plot and him trying to figure it out and prove his innocence.

Jerseygirl

Just binged watched Code Black...I'm hooked.

I don't particularly like Marcia Gay Harden...she was the reason I've not watched it before now. Admittedly I am a Rob Lowe fan...this roll was made for him.

mrken30

Enjoyed watching 10 Rillington Place, I think episode 2 is on tonight.

kimilseung

Its called "Rillington Place"
(Not meaning to be pedantic, just to help those who might be trying to set up downloads or find it online somehow)

lizzyq

Does it count as a thriller if you know how it ends?

mrken30

I would have said more of a docu-drama