Running - I didn't know The Beatles: Get Back was on Apple. I still have my free one year Apple TV but can't find Tit. I thought it was only on Disney Plus. Off - to try again.

Maire

Oh Maire Cate you are correct-Get Back is on Disney Plus!

Sorry, I had a brain blip there between the two streaming services I've not been interested in joining :)

No one else watching The Great? It has me wanting to shout huzzah! and smash glasses on the floor. 😄

Thanks Running - my DS just informed that he put a Roku on the TV at our PA place and that I can watch Disney up there. So on our next visit that's what I plan on doing.

DH and I watched the whole season of ”Cheap Old Houses” on Discovery/HGTV.

The Lost Daughter on Netflix was a superb movie, with brilliant perofrmances from Olivia Coleman and Jessie Buckley.

Line of Duty on Acorn/Britbox was also very good. 5 seasons, all consistently good.

Loved American Rust on Showtime, a little bleak and the first season ended kind of abruptly.

Succession on HBO. I can’t get over how fabulous the entire cast is, every one of them.

Dexter, New Blood on Showtime. I’m a Michael Hall fan.

Maid was ok, but I really liked Andy MacDowell and Margaret Qualley.

Finished Dopesick last night, and, like Bpath, thought it wrapped up too quickly. But really very good and infuriating. The damage that family caused to so many lives.

Trying to get back into the final season of Shameless, but just can't for some reason.

We just finished "The Lost Daughter". I found it rather haunting, but still quite don't know if I enjoyed it or not.

We watched "Don't Look Up" (Netflix) last night and thought it very well done with a most interesting cast. The storyline was frighteningly true to life.

Nuts, Kara Swisher hosts a Succession podcast via HBO. It is great.

I realize I sound like a Kara Swisher flack to you by now ;-) I promise I'm not.

Link in following comment, because ... I have no idea, can't link in this comment. Must need new iPad or something.

https://www.hbo.com/succession/hbos-succession-podcast

@nutsaboutplants2 in case you were not aware, the 6th season of Line of Duty was released on BritBox in May.

On my daughter's recommendation I just finished binging Hacks and loved it! What a great performance by Jean Smart, that was a well deserved Emmy for sure.

Zalco, thanks so much for that link! Succession is just brilliant; I'm Team Wambsgans. :-)

Same, Bookwoman, same :-)

Thanks Zalco!

Jen, agree that The Lost Daughter was haunting. i did like it very much though. The acting, direction, all of it.

4kids, I dont have britbox, but i do have acorn. Will check to see if they have the 6th season.

Another one I enjoyed was the new season of In Treatment, with an all new cast. Uzo Aduba was amazing. Couldn’t believe this is the same woman who played ”Crazy Eye.” She’s a chameleon, which is the rarest of gifts for actors, IMHO.

Cobra Kai on Netflix. A bit cheezy but fun and easy watching

I just got a free 4 months of Apple TV, so I watched Ted Lasso - really enjoyed it and now am trying to pull myself away from The Morning Show. Omg, I love this show!!

@nutsaboutplants2 unfortunately Acorn does not have Season 6. I didn't have BritBox either so had not watched Season 6, but they had a Black Friday sale where you could get two months of BritBox for 99 cents/month. I signed up just so I could watch In the Line of Duty. I'm watching a few other shows and then will cancel since I already have Acorn.

“The Morning Show” is excellent. A much deeper dive into “me too” in media than one would think from first glance.

The third and final season of Ricky Gervais’ ”After Life” starts in a few weeks. It’s British, so fewer episodes per season, and easier to binge (you won’t be disappointed). It’s in the darkly comedic mode of ”Fleabag”, if you watched the latter.

I really liked “Bosch“, starring my boyfriend Titus Welliver. Some seasons were better than others, but overall several notchesChe’s above the average police procedural.

I watched the first two seasons of “Goliath” and just saw an ad tonight for season four. I have to catch up!

Forgot to mention the new remake of Bergman’s Scenes from a Marriage with Oscar Isaac and Jessica Chastain. Loved it, particularly the acting and the explosive dynamics between Isaac and Chastain.

Dang, I forgot that Around the World in 80 Days, with David Tennant, started last night on PBS Masterpiece. I'll have to see if I can find a replay before next Sunday.

bpath, here you go: https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/masterpiece/episodes/around-the-world-in-80-days-e1/

We watched the first episode last night and were pleasantly surprised. I mean, I'll listen to David Tennant read the phone book (although he does an English accent here), but I didn’t have high hopes. But the production values are very good, and it was an enjoyable hour, so we'll keep watching.

I am out of touch with current viewing tastes I guess. I tried to like Emily in Paris because I wanted to exercise my latent French by watching / bingeing both seasons but ended up watching with the sound off. The scenes of Paris and environs are wonderful but the story and dialog are not very engaging. Did not get past the first episode of Sucession, fell asleep during the birthday lunch and never revisited. The son who thought he was going to take over was alternately cringeworthy and boring. I could not watch any more. OTOH I watched all four parts of Retribution (love Juliet Stevenson) and was sorry I did. Nothing but weak people making bad choices. I loved Ted Lasso in the beginning but as the plots became more ridiculous it lost me. I did like The Morning Show, Jennifer Anniston surprised me, although i thought the Reese Witherspoon and brother plot line was very accelerated with a lot of forced emotion.

Maybe Downtown Abbey will come back someday 🤔

edited to add that I liked Only Murders in the Building very much except for Selena Gomez who was a complete drag on both the plot and the energy. Also loved both seasons of Fleabag, esp Olivia Coleman.

I also *loved* Only Murders in the Building. We watched it as it aired-- such a different experience from binge watching. I have been spoiled by the freedom to watch 1, 2 or 4 episodes in one sitting.

Same with Dexter -- I have watched it as it aired-- but held this week's episode to watch with the final episode next Sunday.

My biggest surprise has been Succession. I only started watching in mid-December and really didn't take to it until the end of the first season. I thought the characters were vile-- too vile-- and it just didn't feel good in my pre-christmas state of mind. Something switched though and I started to appreciate the complexity of each character-- and the artful restraint that allowed them to portray these outrageous characters and plot lines and still be believable-- and dare I say, sometimes relatable. It has become one of my all-time favorites. It is brilliant!

I believe we'll start Around the World In 80 Days.. and possibly Endeavor which has been recommended by a couple of friends.

I just finished my annual BBCAmerica's Dr. Who marathon binge - and although I haven't seen most of the first 2 Jodie Whittaker seasons, I am continuing with this year's season while I have access to it. So far it seems to be continuing the trend of having less humor that I felt with the previous Doctor - perhaps with the return of Russell Davies to the show (next year) that will improve.

I also got the 2 month trial of BritBox (along with Epix and AMC+) and was delighted to discover that it has "Yes, Minister"!! It was one of my favorites in the early 1980s - British political satire, but when I watched the first episode last night it didn't seem dated or irrelevant to this side of the pond.

I appreciate this thread - I get overwhelmed with all the programs that I've not heard of, and tend to default to historical dramas. Any other suggestions from those 3 streaming sites will be gladly received! I am definitely going to look at Mum and Line of Duty.

Olivia Coleman was fabulous in The Lost Daughter. The movie had the sense of suspense and dread. I think it was a good movie but kind of lost me as well. If it wasn't for Coleman and Jessie Buckley acting I might not have watched it for long. Jessie Buckley is incredible but always seems to play very hard to understand characters.

One of the best documentary series I’ve ever seen was recommended by someone on Houzz (thank you)- “Couples Therapy” on Showtime and Amazon; it’s fascinating, moving, uplifting- a thrilling experience to see real couples learning to communicate and love each other better with the help of a gifted therapist.
I also loved the reboot of Scenes from a Marriage- truly some of the best acting I have ever seen.
I really enjoyed the series “For the Love of Kitchens” by DeVol on Magnolia. Gorgeous and inspiring design.
I enjoyed The White Lotus, Maid and Only Murders in the Building, entertaining and worth watching, but I wasn’t wowed by them. I really enjoyed Get Back.
I’ve LOVED this season of Curb Your Enthusiasm- Tracy Ullman and Larry David!! Unbelievable!!!
I didn’t get into Succession, but I’m going to try again.
The best movies I streamed this year were “Power of the Dog” on Netflix- just staggering! And the documentary “Paper and Glue” about the French photographer and street artist JR, and his work is joyful and beautiful, examples of how art can change the world.

Jakabedy, I didn't realize there would be a 3rd season of After Life. I really enjoyed the first 2 seasons, but thought it was done. I'm looking forward to it continuing.

Third and final season.

I loved, loved, loved After Life and am glad to see the 3rd season is coming soon. I'd almost forgotten that they announced there would be one awhile back. Ricky Gervais is brilliant, IMO.

I've discovered Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist on Roku. I watched the Christmas special and enjoyed it so much, I started watching the series. It's sweet and heartfelt and joyous. I really like musicals and big choreographed numbers. Everybody in it is super talented and the choreography is wonderful.

I enjoyed Only Murders In The Building too. It seemed a bit slow at first, but built up over time. I thought the entire cast was wonderful.

Last night I watched "Passing", based on Nella Larson's book of the same title. It was beautifully filmed in black and white, with superb acting and a thoughtful story about 'longing and belonging'

Count me in as another who didn't know that there would be a 3rd season of After Life.

My love of Only Murders in the Building is all about what the actors bring to the screen-- i wouldn't rave about the plot. It is just the vehicle to deliver such fun (and great) performances.

MaireMarie-cate, yes Passing was brilliant, all around. What a gem of a movie. I mentioned it in last momth’s ”what are you reading” thread, in the context of reading the book after watching the movie. Some fine writing it was. Great movie, great book.

Nuts - you're right - it was brilliant, all around." I'm looking forward to reading the book too.

Kswl - Julian Fellowes has another period drama airing on HBO January 24. He's been working on The Gilded Age for a few years.

Maire

We became borderline obsessed with Succession. DH even watched the last episode 2x because someone told him to. Hard to say I *like* the show because everyone is pretty evil, but it is entertaining. We also liked Only Murders. We finally started watching The Crown (season one) this week. I feel like we are the last people on earth to watch it. Enjoying it so far.

My guilty pleasure is binge watching Nashville. It can get soap-opera-ish, but I love the combo of drama plus music. I started loving Connie Britton last year when I binge watched Friday Night Lights. (Um, but not as much as I loved Kyle Chandler, who is now tied with Paul Rudd for #1 celebrity crush in my book.)

I enjoy these threads — adding several new shows to me To Be Watched list, which is already long.

Sueb - thanks for mentioning Nashville. I watched it when it was first broadcast on ABC but then it switched to a station that wasn't available through my Cable provider. Now I can revisit it and see how it ended. I really like Connie Britton and last night I happened to watch the Season 1 Episode 1 of 911 and she was one of the 911 operators - at least for the first season.

Has anyone mentioned the mini-series Dr. Thorne?

Sueb20, have you seen Bloodline? I wish there had been more seasons.

https://www.netflix.com/title/80010655

Judi - I watched it when it first came out, maybe 5 years ago. I don't remember too much other than I loved the scenery and costumes. My favorite Julian Fellowes movie is Gosford Park.

Bloodline is where I first fell in love with my boyfriend Kyle. We really liked that series.

I fully enjoyed Bloodline! It is a nail biter!

The Knick is my all time favorite. Clive Owen and the rest of the cast are brilliant.

Set in downtown New York in 1900, The Knick is a drama series from Academy Award- and Emmy-winning director Steven Soderbergh. It is centered on the Knickerbocker Hospital and the groundbreaking surgeons, nurses, and staff who work there, pushing the bounds of medicine in a time of astonishingly high mortality rates and zero antibiotics.

Everyone, I appreciate your recommendations, but could you please mention where you are viewing your streaming programs? HBO, Netflix, etc?

Dr. Thorne was on AMZ Prime

We watched the first episode of Maid last night. Boy, they packed alot into it! Well acted. We loved all the usuals, Succession, Goliath, Bosch , Only murders. We watched White Lotus, not sure we loved it, but finished the season. On the advice of our son, we watched the first season of The Leftovers. Very odd show, but we have been reassured that it gets better in the next season! Also, if anyone enjoyed Search Party, the final season starts tonight on HBOMax.

I watched Lost Daughter, but had to pause at 30" and read some reviews and the book plot. That made the movie much more understandable. Otherwise, it would be a real slog. I can see Olivia Coleman get an Oscar nod for her acting.

ETA: I found the review on Ebert's site helpful.

And, yes, The Knick was GREAT:)!

Binged "Emily In Paris" last night. I love that show. Perfect TV IMHO, because it is just as good with the sound off as on. So much eye candy, which is one really good reason to watch TV/movies IMHO. If it's just ho hum gritty dreary everyday life, it had better be a pretty engaging/uplifting plot or witty dialog for me to want to bother with it! :) The two things I like about EIP is that they actually show her doing real(ish) work and doing it well. Problem solving. I dislike work themed TV shows where the work is largely irrelevant, as if that were possible IRL. I also just ADORE the fashions. Made me feel seriously bad about letting myself go, although in my line of work, doing a lot of outdoor field work, I could not pull off most of those outfits to wear, considering the situations where I would be wearing them would be very few and very far between. If I could even FIND or fit into such outfits. But I would like to up my wardrobe game, that has been on my "to do" list for a long while, but I seem to have trouble finding clothes that fit me and work with what I already have and that I can afford. Even little tweaks sometimes take me months to realize. For example, I have a skirt I just love but have been searching for years to find the right top that goes with it. I "grew out of" the ones I used to wear with it.

I also like how the show "Emily In Paris" is slightly "meta" meaning they at least acknowledge some of the unreality of the setting, even if just to poke fun of it . . .

Hey, Pink, start a new thread and post a picture of the skirt that you love and let us get to work to find the perfect blouse to go with it. Collectively we'll find it (and, knowing us, shoes, a necklace and ...)