TV The random TV thread!

[DaGaffer]

Elementary. Proof that Americans should be allowed with 5000 miles of British culture.

shouldn't

 

[old.Tohtori]

It's alright, kind of a house feel to it.

 

[soze]

It is different enough that there is no need to reference Sherlock Holmes. I watched the first one then ignored the rest. If I want to watch a hyper observant detective I will continue to watch Psych which is multitudes better than Elementary.

 

[old.Tohtori]

There's also one thing to consider, which might be a bit odd to British folk; american TV is much lighter and easier to watch.

No doubt that British TV is good(in some cases superior), but also if you want a series that you can munch some dinner with, you tend to go american just because it doesn't require as much concentration on it, just on the language alone.

As such, this is a perfectly fine adaptation of sherlock holmes in modern days. It's entertaining, but not overly heavy.

But yes, i do agree that it would work without the sherlock mythos, but it also gives it a bit more interest. The lead character seems sherlocky enough atleast.

 

[DaGaffer]

There's also one thing to consider, which might be a bit odd to British folk; american TV is much lighter and easier to watch.

No doubt that British TV is good(in some cases superior), but also if you want a series that you can munch some dinner with, you tend to go american just because it doesn't require as much concentration on it, just on the language alone.

As such, this is a perfectly fine adaptation of sherlock holmes in modern days. It's entertaining, but not overly heavy.

But yes, i do agree that it would work without the sherlock mythos, but it also gives it a bit more interest. The lead character seems sherlocky enough atleast.

And that's where I'd disagree with you; making him sound like he just left the set of Downton Abbey isn't making him "Sherlocky" (in fact I'm doing a huge disservice to Downton Abbey, which has far less hammy dialogue), its just pandering to American ideas that we all still wear bowler hats. His behaviour is "Sherlock Holmes lite", which actually completely misses the point of Sherlock Holmes in the first place.

 

[old.Tohtori]

I didn't mean the way he talks, but the way the character is portrayed. But horses for courses, as i said it's lite TV anyway

 

[MYstIC G]

shouldn't

That's better!

 

[Lamp]

Masterchef Professionals

Start here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b01nw8qq/MasterChef_The_Professionals_Series_5_Episode_1/

 

[Wazzerphuk]

Finally started watching The Thick of It and demolished it all in days. It's wonderful.

Giving Veep a go. Pretty much the same thing but not as delicate, or as well delivered.

 

[Lamp]

Have you watched ALL Thick of It episodes - all 4 series?

Its one of the finest things the BBC have ever put on the TV. Peter Capaldi's simply brilliant. And I love Phil, Will Smith's character. The interplay with him & Ollie is rib-splitting funny ("You're like the man who fucked the monkey and gave us Aids").

 

[Wazzerphuk]

Yeah gobbled them all up.

(AIDS btw )

 

[Raven]

I have only recently watched it too, excellent stuff. I even found the specials and watched them.

The one when they are on the retreat is fantastic.

 

[Wazzerphuk]

I think S4 suffers a little from having the opposition in charge, some of the characters aren't anywhere near as strong/funny. Mannion is fucking amazing though. The inquiry episode is fantastic.

 

[Chilly]

I like the way Ollie silently raises to be in charge of everything.

 

[Lamp]

Rebecca Front delivers such a toe-cringingly embarassing performance at the Guardian offices ("mass de-carcinogenocide")

Loved the Conference episode when Glen gets punched by Malcolm
Ollie's three words: "Sour, grumpy, and uptight".
The special episode when Manion pretends to lock Stuart in the bathroom and he goes nuts

Could go on about it all day.

 

[old.Tohtori]

View: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_RDUlxEnE0s


Worth a look, some funny, some not, totally brainless.

 

[Lamp]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b01p10qn/Sandy_Anatomy_of_a_Superstorm/

 

[Lamp]

Final part to this series on Hitler
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b01p4ss6/The_Dark_Charisma_of_Adolf_Hitler_Episode_3/

 

[Lamp]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b008y3d8/Dawn_of_the_Dead/

 

[Lamp]

Anyone see tonight's Masterchef?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b01p58m9/MasterChef_The_Professionals_Series_5_Episode_15/

You want to see the Sea Urchin skills test ... its a very expensive ingredient and they completely butchered it. The expressions on Monica's face while they attempt to prepare it

 

[sayward]

Home alone and have stupidly just watched the first two episodes of The Secret of Crickley Hall! Don't think it's what most of you on here would like tho!

 

[Raven]

I quite liked it.

 

[sayward]

Me too. Did anyone else watch the last ever episode of CSI Miami? What a total damp squib!

 

[Shagrat]

Home alone and have stupidly just watched the first two episodes of The Secret of Crickley Hall! Don't think it's what most of you on here would like tho!

I could hear my wife and daughter scream from upstairs at one point in episode2, was quite funny. he's very good at atmospheric ghost stories is James Herbert

 

[Lamp]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b01kxyhd/The_Toilet_An_Unspoken_History/

 

[Aoami]

that looks shit

AY-O

 

[Lamp]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b01p014h/Dara_O_Briains_Science_Club_Episode_2/

Not a big fan of these types of science programmes where the science is almost glossed over by presenters rushing through the script in an attempt to make science cool, hip, and fashionable nerdy. I prefer Horizon, but this is still worth a watch if you're into physics and have a spare 60 mins

 

[Job]

Can't stand Dara O'Brian, Mock would be much improved without him.

 

[DaGaffer]

Can't stand Dara O'Brian, Mock would be much improved without him.

You're literally the first person I've come across who doesn't like Dara O'Briain

 

[rynnor]

You're literally the first person I've come across who doesn't like Dara O'Briain

Count me as the second - I dont dislike him I just find him terribly bland like daytime tv.