TV series discussion {'ware Spoiler Alert}

[prozac]

Ch.7 just advertising Mr Bates vs The PO starting February

 

[Buzzard]

Ch.7 just advertising Mr Bates vs The PO starting February

I think the Post Office will win.

 

[TheRealTMA]

I think the Post Office will win.

NO SPOILERS!

 

[TheRealTMA]

Final two episodes 9 & 10 of For All Mankind now available.

 

[TheRealTMA]

New series of Trigger Point series two now available.

Trigger Point series two review – Vicky McClure’s bomb disposal drama goes harder than ever

Expect plenty of explosions, shouting and TV that isn’t exactly subtle. It may be nonsense, but it’s gripping nonsense

www.theguardian.com

 

[DejaBrew]

Watched "Suspicion" on Apple TV+

Generally enjoyable and interesting series until it went completely off the rails. The finale was especially horrific and I am in no way surprised that Apple cancelled the show after only one season. Honest opinion? Don't bother watching it. You'll only find yourself bitterly disappointed with the finished product.

On the other hand... I've just finished watching "The Crowded Room", also on Apple TV+

Very, very good and compelling psychological crime drama with great performances from Tom Holland and Amanda Seyfried. Supporting roles played well by Jason Isaacs and Lior Raz (paging @prozac ) amongst others. Highly recommended!!

 

[prozac]

Watched "Suspicion" on Apple TV+

Generally enjoyable and interesting series until it went completely off the rails. The finale was especially horrific and I am in no way surprised that Apple cancelled the show after only one season. Honest opinion? Don't bother watching it. You'll only find yourself bitterly disappointed with the finished product.

On the other hand... I've just finished watching "The Crowded Room", also on Apple TV+

Very, very good and compelling psychological crime drama with great performances from Tom Holland and Amanda Seyfried. Supporting roles played well by Jason Isaacs and Lior Raz (paging @prozac ) amongst others. Highly recommended!!

Funny, watching a movie with him in it tonight! Said to MrsProzac. "That looks like Doron". It is. Movie, "Operation Finale (Netflix 2018) is a bit hard going so we've stopped half way. If we were not invested 50% I'd ditch it.

 

[MARTINE]

S2 of Kin has landed on sbs.

 

[Pushka]

The Tourist is doing my head in. The writers must have been using some of one of the characters LSD when writing it. This season was set in SA and it's interesting to see local landmarks done up as international places. Next season is set in Ireland.

 

[Flashback]

The Tourist is doing my head in. The writers must have been using some of one of the characters LSD when writing it. This season was set in SA and it's interesting to see local landmarks done up as international places. Next season is set in Ireland.

S02 is very yawn worthy unfortunately.

 

[MARTINE]

NO SPOILERS!

Cannot wait to watch this — given the background I have read. It stars that incredible actress from Broadchurch in the later series when she was victim of a crime. Next Wed night on 7.
I just finished blubbering my way through One Day on netflix!

 

[prozac]

S2 of Kin has landed on sbs.

Finished it yesterday. A few surprises and ending left open for S3 maybe.

 

[TheRealTMA]

The Silent Service on Prime is very good.

 

[MARTINE]

I am watching Mr Bates v Post Office
Feel very angry watching this

 

[kookaburra75]

I am watching Mr Bates v Post Office
Feel very angry watching this

There was a (very) small measure of justice that has come about recently.

Paula Vennells: Ex-Post Office boss handing back CBE over IT scandal

Paula Vennells says she has "listened" to those calling for her to return the honour.

www.bbc.com

It amazes me in the UK, how the Civil Service (and here) are never held to be accountable for their actions (or non-actions).

MrsK and I have just finished the Night Manager - at least they baddies got their come-uppence.

Footnote
In the BBC article above they say:
People can indicate they would like to renounce their honour, as Ms Vennells has now done - but doing so has no formal effect. Until the King is advised by the Honours Forfeiture Committee and acts on its advice, Ms Vennells will continue to hold her CBE.

So, in true British fashion, they have a committee to manage people who have their honours taken away from them - which suggests it's not an uncommon or unexpected thing.

 

[MARTINE]

There was a (very) small measure of justice that has come about recently.

Paula Vennells: Ex-Post Office boss handing back CBE over IT scandal

Paula Vennells says she has "listened" to those calling for her to return the honour.

www.bbc.com

It amazes me in the UK, how the Civil Service (and here) are never held to be accountable for their actions (or non-actions).

MrsK and I have just finished the Night Manager - at least they baddies got their come-uppence.

Footnote
In the BBC article above they say:
People can indicate they would like to renounce their honour, as Ms Vennells has now done - but doing so has no formal effect. Until the King is advised by the Honours Forfeiture Committee and acts on its advice, Ms Vennells will continue to hold her CBE.

So, in true British fashion, they have a committee to manage people who have their honours taken away from them - which suggests it's not an uncommon or unexpected thing.

It is disgraceful what happened
I also read there was actual information that would have exonerated the post office workers with held

Ex-Post Office boss ‘gave Fujitsu bonus contract despite warnings’ | Post Office Horizon scandal | The Guardian

Exclusive: Whistleblowers say Paula Vennells agreed to move archive, which risked destroying data that could clear operators

amp.theguardian.com

 

[Pushka]

I am watching Mr Bates v Post Office
Feel very angry watching this

It's freakin unbelievable. Now I know why my UK DIL went into a four letter tirade on FB when she watched it in January. The arrogance of the postal authorities has to be seen to be believed. I watched 1 and 2 last night and 3 today. The Postal Service seems to be able to legally run its own justice system. Shameful.

 

[TheRealTMA]

I thought the last episode of Total Control on ABC tonight was very good. Deborah Mailman was excellent as were other actors.

Total Control

Two years on since the explosive events of the second season, outsider turned kingmaker, Alex Irving, is now completely at home in the nation's capital. She's at the centre of power, holding the Government on a short leash, but it's taking a toll.

iview.abc.net.au

 

[zig]

I am watching Mr Bates v Post Office
Feel very angry watching this

Channel 7 also showed Mr Bates v Post Office : Real Story. It was very interesting to see the real people telling their stories.

 

[MARTINE]

Channel 7 also showed Mr Bates v Post Office : Real Story. It was very interesting to see the real people telling their stories.

Thanks I will definitely follow up