Netflix/Prime/Hulu/BritBox Binge Watching: Coronavirus Edition

[kwanfan1818]

i <3 Sandra Oh, especially in one of her early movies, Double Happiness.

 

[Cachoo]

On Netflix I watched the “Untold” episode about the mob boss who gifted his 17 yr old son a minor league hockey team in Danbury. Conn. At first I loathed these people. But eventually I found myself rooting for them. It was a truly surprising experience for me. Has anyone else watched it? I’d love to see your reaction.

 

[manhn]

I watched Afterlife of the Party, starring Victoria Justice. It’s corny but a well done piece of corniness. One of those comfort food movies.

 

[skatemomaz]

On Netflix I watched the “Untold” episode about the mob boss who gifted his 17 yr old son a minor league hockey team in Danbury. Conn. At first I loathed these people. But eventually I found myself rooting for them. It was a truly surprising experience for me. Has anyone else watched it? I’d love to see your reaction.

I watched it and has a similar reaction. Still didn’t like the over the top violence but the son really grew on me

 

[manhn]

Finished Midnight Mass. I have never seen the filmmaker’s work before. I am not much for horror/suspense, but I liked the slow build, the creation of the town. Some great performances, especially Zach Gilford. But I was kinda disappointed by the outcome, and the reveal of the mysteries. And so many monologues. But good.

 

[Yehudi]

Woke up at 3:30, couldn’t fall back to sleep, watched many saints of Newark.

Spoiler

Did not expect Uncle Junior to have ordered the hit on Dickie. But it fits with Junior’s paranoia.

 

[wickedwitch]

I now just finished The Chair. I watched because it stars Sandra Oh, but the show ended up being about the stereotypical middle aged white male charming but irresponsible professor. Ugh. Too bad.

???? I thought she was clearly the focus. It felt very, very realistic to me, possibly even too much so, because it made me a tad uncomfortable.

 

[Sparks]

Watching The Way Down: God, Greed, and the Cult of Gwen Shamblin on HBO Max

 

[el henry]

???? I thought she was clearly the focus. It felt very, very realistic to me, possibly even too much so, because it made me a tad uncomfortable.

I agree. We almost didn't watch, Spousal Unit having 40 years in academia (and six as a chair), so we weren't anxious to relieve the working past, but I definitely found Sandra Oh to be the focus.

I thought Bill came across as irresponsible and needing to grow up and and really irritating. Like really. So maybe I was just ignoring that character.

 

[emason]

Sandra Oh was the focus, and after that, for me, was Holland Taylor, who stole every scene she was in.

 

[LeafOnTheWind]

Just when I think I've seen every story concept imaginable for Halloween someone comes up with something even weirder. Amazon Prime has a bingo game from hell and a senior citizen needs to go on a killing rampage to rid the bingo hall of evil.

 

[Cachoo]

Watching The Way Down: God, Greed, and the Cult of Gwen Shamblin on HBO Max

Talk about a woman not empowering other women—and the poor children suffered as well. And I as watched this cult’s history a recurring question: What in God’s name is with this woman’s hair? It should have it’s own Facebook page.

I also watched “The Women and the Murderer” from France about a serial killer and how he was captured. Netflix

 

[marbri]

Binge watched MAID. Enjoyed it.

Then I looked to see what was new on Netflix this week and saw Diana, the Musical. And I thought what a strange idea for a musical so I thought well let's check this train wreck out and got through about 10 minutes (during which I debated about 3 times if I should stop). I made it through 10 minutes and I just can't understand who thought this was a good topic for a musical. And apparently this will still be shown on Broadway? And if anyone is considering buying tickets to see this, watch the first 10 minutes on Netflix and save yourself some money.

eta... I also watched "The Guilty". I saw the Danish original "Den Skyldige" a few years ago and thought it was much better. Pretty sure I saw that on Netflix as well so if you can watch that instead.

 

[Sparks]

And I as watched this cult’s history a recurring question: What in God’s name is with this woman’s hair? It should have it’s own Facebook page.

Right? We will never know what or who she had under that hair

 

[LeafOnTheWind]

Cheers is on Peacock now. Still a great comedy show and I can't stop binging it.

 

[VGThuy]

Cheers is on Peacock now. Still a great comedy show and I can't stop binging it.

Still one of the greatest shows ever. I’m still in awe at the sheer level of writing in their best episodes, especially during the Diane years.

 

[Judy]

Just when I think I've seen every story concept imaginable for Halloween someone comes up with something even weirder. Amazon Prime has a bingo game from hell and a senior citizen needs to go on a killing rampage to rid the bingo hall of evil.

 

[Judy]

Still one of the greatest shows ever. I’m still in awe at the sheer level of writing in their best episodes, especially during the Diane years.

They don't make shows of that quality anymore.

 

[Judy]

Sat down and watched Schumacher tonight. To nobody's surprise, I give it a big tissue box warning.

It's good - it probably could have been twice the length without hurting anything. The main focus was really the years leading up to that first Ferrari title. There's some great early footage, and some outstanding interview footage from just after the death of Senna, and the way Michael talks hurts a lot in hindsight.

But the last 10-15 minutes...

Spoiler

Corinna and Mick do not say Michael's exact condition. Corinna's last words in the film are that "Michael always protected us. Now we are protecting him." But the wording, the way it is described...if you can stay dry-eyed when Mick talks about how he wishes he could talk to his father in the language of motorsport they now share, then you have no heart. There are some small positives: Corinna tells us he still shows her his strength every day, that he likes for the family to continue with their lives, that he is here, but different. Still, it is evident that there will never be a time when we see Michael sitting in the back of Mick's pit, smiling his crooked smile and casting his eye over Mick's setup.

Apparently, however, some publications (Daily Telegraph in the UK being one) are marking the doco down because there are no details. Vultures.

It's really tragic what happened. There is no doubt that he is just being kept alive but likely brain dead. i would hate that.

 

[LeafOnTheWind]

I am hoping Night Court hits the streaming channels soon. I would love to watch that show again. The recent news about Harry Anderson has made me feel very nostalgic about it.

 

[allezfred]

Binge watched Squid Game over the weekend and wow. Brutal, but gripping.

 

[TanithandBenFan]

I finished Yellowstone and I’m SO happy I didn’t binge it until now since S4 premieres next month. It would have been torture waiting over a year after that cliffhanger! I’m watching all the Stories from the Bunkhouse videos on YouTube and they are so fun. The bunkhouse crew adds so much fun and humor to the show itself. Ryan is and I have such a soft spot for Jimmy.

 

[annie720]

Binge watched Squid Game over the weekend and wow. Brutal, but gripping.

We have TWO episodes to go.

 

[Sparks]

Anyone ready for Diana: The Musical ?

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Music fit for kings? Diana's definitely more rock 'n roll than Prince Charles. Watch Diana: The Musical streaming only on Netflix October 1. Subscribe: http...

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[clairecloutier]

We started watching The Bureau, a French spy thriller, on Sundance Now. So far it's just okay. I think I was expecting something like The Americans, but this show has a lot less action and a lot more meetings and talk. The characters are okay, but none of them are really pulling me in yet. We're only in the first season, so I'm wondering if it will pick up as it goes on.

Squid Game sounds like ... not my thing.

 

[MacMadame]

Squid Game sounds like ... not my thing.

Yeah. Bu all my YouTube channels are doing episodes on it so I'm torn.

 

[Cachoo]

Binge watched Squid Game over the weekend and wow. Brutal, but gripping.

I was confused about one aspect of the game: When the contestants choose to come back for game two and beyond do they understand how many will actually win the money?

 

[allezfred]

I was confused about one aspect of the game: When the contestants choose to come back for game two and beyond do they understand how many will actually win the money?

No, I don’t think they do.

 

[annie720]

We started watching The Bureau, a French spy thriller, on Sundance Now. So far it's just okay. I think I was expecting something like The Americans, but this show has a lot less action and a lot more meetings and talk. The characters are okay, but none of them are really pulling me in yet. We're only in the first season, so I'm wondering if it will pick up as it goes on.

Squid Game sounds like ... not my thing.

We LOVED The Bureau and watched the entire series. One of my all-time favorites.

 

[clairecloutier]

We LOVED The Bureau and watched the entire series. One of my all-time favorites.

Are the later seasons different from season 1? Just curious.