The Small Screen: TV

[DarthFed]

^ I was wondering the same thing as I have no idea. There are a lot of ethnic groups involved this season, part of what makes it great, and I couldn't tell which one that guy is. Not German but the rest I couldn't rule out... Don't think I'm spoiling anything for those who haven't watched it.

 

[Kieran]

That's it. Moving the series to Berlin and bringing the Russians into it is almost making me feel nostalgic...

 

[DarthFed]

^ Russians always add some good spice to everything. The shows mirror reality...no one wants to fu*k with them.

 

[Kieran]

I just hope that the bloke who's following Quinn isn't (highlight the spoiler bit next) going to lead to a rehash of series one, this time Quinn gets captured, indoctrinated, fed back to the CIA, etc... :nono

 

[the AntiPusher]

Yeah, it's building up nicely. Spoiler question, highlight the next part to see what it is: who was following Quinn? Islamic agents? Did Carrie's BF sell him out?

Well, "Spoiler Alert' whenever Saul has a :heart: interest, you know it's not legitimate:laydownlaughing

 

[Kieran]

I've been binge-watching Rome again, haven't seen it since it aired. Brilliant, funny, tragic, sexy and violent show, one of the best ever. No matter how many times I watch it, or read about the actual event, I can't help but feel that the assassination of Julius Caesar was a terrible crime and mistake, a huge dagger-shaped hole in history. Ciaran Hinds is imperious and intimidating as the dictator, and the show has an excellent cast.

Until recently, I didn't know that Lucius Vorenus and Titus Pullo, the main characters, were real Romans, with a cameo in Caesar's own commentary on his campaigns in Gaul...

 

[DarthFed]

I've been binge-watching Rome again, haven't seen it since it aired. Brilliant, funny, tragic, sexy and violent show, one of the best ever. No matter how many times I watch it, or read about the actual event, I can't help but feel that the assassination of Julius Caesar was a terrible crime and mistake, a huge dagger-shaped hole in history. Ciaran Hinds is imperious and intimidating as the dictator, and the show has an excellent cast.

Until recently, I didn't know that Lucius Vorenus and Titus Pullo, the main characters, were real Romans, with a cameo in Caesar's own commentary on his campaigns in Gaul...

I had no clue either that those were real people. It was an amazing show and one I still rewatch every once in awhile.

 

[Kieran]

I've been binge-watching Rome again, haven't seen it since it aired. Brilliant, funny, tragic, sexy and violent show, one of the best ever. No matter how many times I watch it, or read about the actual event, I can't help but feel that the assassination of Julius Caesar was a terrible crime and mistake, a huge dagger-shaped hole in history. Ciaran Hinds is imperious and intimidating as the dictator, and the show has an excellent cast.

Until recently, I didn't know that Lucius Vorenus and Titus Pullo, the main characters, were real Romans, with a cameo in Caesar's own commentary on his campaigns in Gaul...

I had no clue either that those were real people. It was an amazing show and one I still rewatch every once in awhile.

Yeah, I was amazed, and in the show, they actually are like that passage from the book. The bloke who played Mark Anthony was magnificent, too...

 

[DarthFed]

Yes Antony was great and that also was quite a revelation to me as I didn't realize how bizarre/messed up the guy was. The actor is James Purefoy, he seems to play a twisted character in many of his roles and does it well.

 

[Kieran]

To recommend most shows, I'd tell somebody they have to watch at least two or three episodes to get into it. With Rome , I tell them, if you don't love it after 30 minutes, you won't love it at all. It's that perfect, and immediate, and the start has everything. Including Polly Walker taking a bath. That usually gets 'em watching...

 

[Kieran]

Anybody here watch The Man in the High Castle? Just watched the third episode, it's based upon a novel by Phillip K dick, it has Ridley Scott producing and some old X-Files writer. So far, so excellent...

 

[DarthFed]

^ whaddya know I started watching this weekend too. Through episode 4 and it is very good.

 

[Kieran]

Yeah, I watched four episodes too. I like everything about this show, the look, the mood, the cast. Great story. I never read the book, and now I don't have to!

 

[the AntiPusher]

Yeah, it's building up nicely. Spoiler question, highlight the next part to see what it is: who was following Quinn? Islamic agents? Did Carrie's BF sell him out?

Well, "Spoiler Alert' whenever Saul has a :heart: interest, you know it's not legitimate:laydownlaughing

Did you see Homeland, our loverboy ex CIA director Saul got his feelings bruised again .

 

[Kieran]

I'm about to watch it. I like Miranda Otto in that role, she's devious and plausible and thoroughly dangerous, actually. Bit cute, too...

 

[Kieran]

I just finished it. Miranda Otto went up even more in my estimation. Alison is a great character and it was pure class, traditional spy story stuff, made believable by a great cast...

 

[the AntiPusher]

I just finished it. Miranda Otto went up even more in my estimation. Alison is a great character and it was pure class, traditional spy story stuff, made believable by a great cast...

Mirando Otto really have some MILF qualities.. she rose in statue with me as well.. Very well said about the traditional spy stuff.. I think this was one of the better episodes.. As for a loverboy Saul, maybe one day they will give him a loyal lover:basiate

 

[Kieran]

Miranda Otto has been spectacular all through this season of Homeland. We're on a cliffs edge waiting for the final episode. What a great season so far, eh?

 

[DarthFed]

It has been a really good season and unlike last year I'd expect a lot of fireworks in the finale. There's a lot to be settled.

 

[Kieran]

Hey Darth, did you finish The Man in the High Castle? If so, what did you think of it?