Rate The Last TV You've Seen #4

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HowiMetdaSlayer said:
Rise: wasn't expecting to like this, but was really good! Created by Katims (maker of Parenthood & Friday Night Lights) based off of a novel which is based on a real teacher. Starring Josh Radnor Ted Mosby in How I Direct the Theater. 😛
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Isn't he the same guy who created Roswell? Unless its just the same surname.
 
HowiMetdaSlayer
HowiMetdaSlayer
according to IMDB, he was the creator of Roswell. He also wrote a couple of episodes of My So Called Life. :)
How I Met Your Mother S02
This isn't the first (or second) time I've watched this season. I don't especially like Ted & Robin together, however I think season 2 is my favourite of the nine. Everything clicks, especially in 'Swarley' where HIMYM is at its best
 
Melrose Place season 1 (1992) 5.5/10
The first season has its moments, but is too much like an adult 90210. The show comes into its own from S2 on if I remember right.
 
Seal Team S1 - Not bad, only seen the first episode, I know that it's about 10+ episodes in, in the US. I'm going to stick with it for now and see how it goes, might get the series if it's good. Different role to see Boreanez in though, but doing alright so far.
 
Bates Motel season 5 - 6/10

I finally finished the show! So this might be my least favorite season since the first. It started off slow but got better. I've never seen the original Psycho, but I know they changed a lot of things for the show, and I kind of like that. It was a surprising ending, I did not see that coming. It's so sad, when you think about it. I really feel bad for the Dylan character. The story could have almost focused on him and his relationship to his family. I still think this is one of my favorite shows and more people should watch it.
 
Evil Seal
Evil Seal
You should definitely watch Psycho, I was skeptical but it's amazing
Save Me series 1 - 9/10
Gripping thriller, with fine performances, and some realistic characters and observations. Deals with some grim themes. The ending was open ended, but it has been signed up for a second series I hear.

Game On series 1 (1995) 7/10
 
Below the Surface Series 1 (2017) 7.5/10
Tense Danish hostage drama. It was more character driven than the norm for the genre so that appealed. It was nicely paced, and had decent performances. It covered some interesting modern themes to do with media and politics too.
 
Jessica Jones season 2 - 7.5/10
Not as consistent as the first season, and the subplots in the first half of the season really drags. But once it gets into its stride I was hooked again. Some great character growth, a gripping main case, and its darker and in someways more interesting than the first season. It does a nice job of setting up S3 too.
 
Lost in Space - really liked this. One of the few that I'd call a re-imagining (ala BSG) of a series. Thought they did a pretty darned good job overall. 🙂
 
The Bridge series 3 (2015) 7.5/10
Not always the biggest Scandi Noir fan, but this was one of the best I think. Good character depth, and a tightly plotted case, with nice moments of humour to balance out the dark moments.
 
The Magicians s3 10\10
i'm beyond confused of wtf is going on there but at the same time intrigued. idk they just get better with every season. and i love a good quest. the final as as always frustrating! *screaming internally*

Scorpion s4 7/10
well. it was good. not great. i find paige and walter booooring. they kinda ruined the vibe for this season. but the final was amazing. i hope there will be s5 cause i think it's gonna be interesting to see them competing with each other
 
Lost in Space season 1 (2018) 8/10
Who you would have thought that the re-boot of LIS would prove to be one of TV highlights of the year so far🙂 Think the mix of exciting adventure of the week and serialise drama worked really well. Was sold on the family dynamic , the interactions with the kids being especially good. The slow burning Dr. Smith plot was one of the best things I've seen in awhile, and of course Parker Posey is great in the role. Season two has a tall order to follow.
 
Here and Now season 1 (2018) 6.5/10
A very hit and miss first season. Some characters I liked more than others. Some I struggled to engage with. The politics of the show were too heavy handed at times. Tim Robbins and Holly Hunter were great as always, and made it worth seeing. There was enough to make me want to watch a second season (if there is one), but it was very up and down.
 
Legion season 1 (2017) 8/10
A mind blowing, trippy and cinematic thrill ride. There were strong characters, good suspense and wicked black comedy. Aubrey Plaza was terrifying too, great performance from her🙂 Look forward to catching up with season 2.

Melrose Place season 2 (1993) 6.5/10
Probably one of the best seasons, but there were still some dull plots that dragged on (like the Reed-Jo crap🙄). Michael going full-blown asshole was of course great! 😛I love him getting crippled, the whole thing with him staying with Jane and the tension with Sydney etc... Kimberley's return at the end of the season was awesome too! Really enjoyed the last couple of episodes.
 
ItMustBeBunnies
ItMustBeBunnies
Love Legion :)
Riverdale Season 1 5/10 : A glossy but ultimately shallow 're-imaging' of a wholesome all-American comic book. The acting is okay, the mystery is predictable, all the teens act like confident adults and all the adults act like children (with 1 exception). all the characters have a 'dark side' and the town is full of secrets.
So basically its a sub-par Veronica Mars.

I am looking forward to the no doubt gritty re-imaging of Peanuts, where we follow the grown-up antics of a burnt-out Charlie Brown et all as the whole thing is narrated by a long-dead sardonic Snoopy...

Lost In Space: 8/10: Fantastically enjoyable updating of a Sci-fi classic; with a great cast, an interesting/refreshing family dynamic and a good balance of episodic and running plots. Dr. Smith and the robot are especially enjoyable but every one was stand-out really.

edit: @Mr. Trick: I get that its trashiness is a guilty pleasure in part, but ultimately a show- a good show- has to have something else underneath.
 
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Mr Trick
Mr Trick
See I think Riverdale is being trashy on purpose and having fun with it, that's why I like it more than you. Also I dig the pop culture references. The second season isn't as good IMO.
The Sinner 8/10 the plotline was good, it's weaved around a lot, the side plot didn't interest me, and some things seemed a bit disjointed and didn't make sense, but overall I enjoyed it
 
Pretty sure Metda does that on purpose!😉

Wolf Creek Series 2 (2017) 8/10
I really liked it. The characters were well written, and they kept the tension pretty much throughout the six episodes. It was certainly never predictable. I have a few doubts about the end. I feel
by showing Mick had survived it maybe cheapened the moment for Rebecca, Danny and Kelly. Maybe as tease they could have shown him badly injured in Hospital or something.
But it looks like we might be on for S3 which I think will be the last.
 
I watched the new tv-series... naaaah just kidding. Still locked into a Law & Order SVU dungeon 😛
 
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