TV shows you most recently finished watching

Binged the entire first season of The Killing (13 episodes) in 2 days. Might be the most addictive crime drama I've ever watched. This is set in Seattle and is based on a Danish TV series of the same name when 'Scandi Noir' was all the rage. This has tons of depth in the writing and doesn't just focus on solving the crime but takes a good look at how the loss of a loved one impacts a family and the grieving process they inevitably go through. Decisions are then made as a result that can't be taken back. I particularly like Joel Kinnerman's rough round the edges cop along with the always excellent Billy Campbell as a politician who is running for office but then becomes implicated in the murder that is under investigation. Onward to seasons 2-4.

Percy Jackson and the Olympians

As a HUGE fan of the books, this show was a bit disappointing, but still really good. 7.5/10

^ Aparently it was intended to be partly a serious legal drama, but the writers couldn't work out how to do that so it became about female empowerment instead. Personally I rated it about 4/10, massive missed opportunity. The lead is good and the special effects very good but typically Disney shallow rubbish writing as well as 'throwing away' some great actors such as Mark Ruffalo and Tim Roth was disappointing to me. Glad you liked it though 

The Killing Season 2. Finishes off the story that started in Season 1. Great stuff. I love all the layers and twists.

Gentle and Giant wrote: Ms. Marvel. We only managed 1.5 episodes before sacking it off. I'd have carried on but my wife was adamant. Wasn't great tbh. Probably won't watch The Marvels now either. ^ I'm looking forward to the new True Detective and se02 of Halo, but as always I'll wait until complete before watching.

We finished The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon tonight (only 6 episodes). You know what, I'd pretty much given up expecting anything decent from The Walking Dead anymore (TWD, FTWD etc.). But this series actually had a lot going for it. It's the first time since maybe the first 2 or 3 series of TWD that I actually felt some suspense and scares from the zombies. In this they seem different and the setting in France certainly adds another dimension. I think there is another series too, so hopefully this level can be maintained. Unfortunately, from what I've read, The Walking Dead: Dead City (Negan and Maggie) isn't as good, but we'll see.

Finished 2 good ones.................

Edited by dr wu23 - February 19 2024 at 10:11

Rescue Me.

richardh wrote: Also finished True Detective - Night Country . I'd probably rate it around 7/10. Don't want to issue any spoilers but suffice to say that the ending was a lot less interesting than earlier episodes seemed to promise. High production values (and Jodie Foster) stopped it being a potential flop imo.