Current fav US TV series

**Progatron** · 09-09-2016

Originally Posted by Hal...

Anyone still watching Mr Robot? This week's episode was stunning.

They've been building up on my Tivo. I'll get to it soon, once I'm finished with The Night Of, which is excellent btw....

**Jerjo** · 09-21-2016

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**SteveSly** · 09-21-2016

I finally had the chance to finish “Stanger Things” last weekend. I enjoyed it and will be back for season #2, but it did not blow me away like it seems to have for other people here and on Facebook. Although I enjoyed the homage to 80’s era cinema some of the scenes were almost direct lifts from those films. I guess maybe that was the point, but it seemed a little too much at times. There were certainly some plot holes as well. I did enjoy it for the most part though.

One quick question that I have not seen discussed. When 11 first went into the other dimension there was a man in uniform speaking what sounded like Russian standing there talking, but not seemingly aware of 11. Just curious of people’s interpretation of that scene? Are they implying that the Russians are also experimenting with this other dimension?

**progeezer** · 09-21-2016

I was debating earlier today whether to binge watch Scandal, which I've never seen. Worthwhile?

**SteveSly** · 09-21-2016

Originally Posted by JKL2000

Here's decent interview with the Duffer Brothers. They seem confident there'll be another season (and I'd guess there will), but this interview doesn't say it's guaranteed or anything.

http://variety.com/2016/tv/news/stra...-2-1201816664/

Very interesting interview. Thanks for posting.

**Jerjo** · 09-21-2016

Originally Posted by SteveSly

I finally had the chance to finish “Stanger Things” last weekend. I enjoyed it and will be back for season #2, but it did not blow me away like it seems to have for other people here and on Facebook. Although I enjoyed the homage to 80’s era cinema some of the scenes were almost direct lifts from those films. I guess maybe that was the point, but it seemed a little too much at times. There were certainly some plot holes as well. I did enjoy it for the most part though.

One quick question that I have not seen discussed. When 11 first went into the other dimension there was a man in uniform speaking what sounded like Russian standing there talking, but not seemingly aware of 11. Just curious of people’s interpretation of that scene? Are they implying that the Russians are also experimenting with this other dimension?

I think that's one of those things they left dangling for next season. The Duffers have said there was a lot they left hanging to bring into the next season while at least wrapping up the monster saga and getting Will back. The bad doctor didn't seem surprised that she encountered someone speaking Russian. So either he knows the Russians were working on this as well or, he colluding with someone in the USSR. Someone get Matthew Modine a guest shot on the Americans so Keri Russell can kick the living shit out of him.

**-=RTFR666=-** · 09-21-2016

Originally Posted by SteveSly

I finally had the chance to finish “Stanger Things” last weekend. I enjoyed it and will be back for season #2, but it did not blow me away like it seems to have for other people here and on Facebook. Although I enjoyed the homage to 80’s era cinema some of the scenes were almost direct lifts from those films. I guess maybe that was the point, but it seemed a little too much at times. There were certainly some plot holes as well. I did enjoy it for the most part though.

One quick question that I have not seen discussed. When 11 first went into the other dimension there was a man in uniform speaking what sounded like Russian standing there talking, but not seemingly aware of 11. Just curious of people’s interpretation of that scene? Are they implying that the Russians are also experimenting with this other dimension?

YMMV, but I'm pretty sure these experiments started off with 11 as what the "Art Bell" crowd calls "Remote Viewing" - being able to psychically "eavesdrop" on targeted individuals. IIRC they started off with the guy reading in the other room in the building as one of the early experiments, and as the extent of 11's abilities were further defined and determined by the researchers, the experiments progressed with the sensory deprivation tank - this is where the Russian fits in - she was remote viewing that target who was in the USSR. Then, things went to shit in the session where she encountered the creature (in follow-up to that first meeting Papa encouraged her to interact with it if she encountered it again - and when she did, it caused the dimensional rift / opening of the Upside Down).

ETA: The Russian was completely unaware of 11's surveillance. Remote Viewing was an active CIA/Area 51 program using psychic phenomena like RV and telekinesis as Cold War / spy tools. It was satirized in the George Clooney movie "The Men Who Stared at Goats".

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Remote_viewing

**Yves** · 09-21-2016

Originally Posted by BobM

The first season of Bloodline was nice, getting a bit tense at the end. The second season is tense from the start and only gets grittier and more anxiety prone as it goes along. Well worth watching.

It's on my list... I like to watch shows one at a time. Currently watching the second season of Narcos.

**progeezer** · 09-22-2016

So since no one has watched Scandal, what about the pilot for Designated Survivor tonight. I'm in.

I always thought Natasha McElhone was hot on Californication, so that's a bonus.

**SteveSly** · 10-03-2016

Anyone watching the new season of “American Horror Story”? I got caught up on it over the weekend. Not sure how I feel about it yet.

**moecurlythanu** · 10-04-2016

^ Thanks for the reminder, I had completely forgotten about that.

I see that HBO is coming out with a series based on 70s movie Westworld. How weird is that?

**Jerjo** · 10-04-2016

Originally Posted by SteveSly

Anyone watching the new season of “American Horror Story”? I got caught up on it over the weekend. Not sure how I feel about it yet.

I'm not sure either. It's not an immediate train wreck like Hotel but certainly not as captivating as the first season. At least we don't have Jessica Lange throwing ham all over the place.

**SteveSly** · 10-04-2016

Originally Posted by moecurlythanu

^ Thanks for the reminder, I had completely forgotten about that.

I see that HBO is coming out with a series based on 70s movie Westworld. How weird is that?

Loved the movie back in the day so looking forward to what HBO does with the concept.

**SteveSly** · 10-04-2016

Originally Posted by Jerjo

I'm not sure either. It's not an immediate train wreck like Hotel but certainly not as captivating as the first season. At least we don't have Jessica Lange throwing ham all over the place.

Pretty much how I feel as well. They are certainly borrowing from other horror movies ("Blair Witch Project", "The VVitch", etc.), but sticking with it so far.

**Sunlight Caller** · 10-04-2016

I am rather late to the Stranger Things party, but just completed the series in two sittings and loved it. So many references to earlier movies of course, but I think that is entirely the point. I thought they wrapped up most lose ends though, leaving not much hanging for series 2. I'm sure their imaginations can take us somewhere else though, I just hope 11 is in the next phase as she was totally captivating.

The Men Who Stared At Goats was mentioned above, I pavement seen the movie but the source boo by Jon Ronson is really worth a read.

**-=RTFR666=-** · 10-04-2016

Originally Posted by Sunlight Caller

I am rather late to the Stranger Things party, but just completed the series in two sittings and loved it. So many references to earlier movies of course, but I think that is entirely the point. I thought they wrapped up most lose ends though, leaving not much hanging for series 2. I'm sure their imaginations can take us somewhere else though, I just hope 11 is in the next phase as she was totally captivating.

They definitely leave that door open, as SPOILER ALERT the Sheriff was leaving the Eggo's out for 11 in that forest drop box at the end...

**Progatron** · 10-04-2016

Checked out Westworld on Sunday. Seems promising... interesting premise and a solid cast.

**Sunlight Caller** · 10-05-2016

Originally Posted by -=RTFR666=-

They definitely leave that door open, as SPOILER ALERT the Sheriff was leaving the Eggo's out for 11 in that forest drop box at the end...

Oh yes I was hopeful at that point but I read an interview with her and she was cagey about the potential for being in the second series, possibly just playing up the mystique.

**rapidfirerob** · 10-06-2016

Originally Posted by Progatron

Checked out Westworld on Sunday. Seems promising... interesting premise and a solid cast.

Caught it as well. It was excellent! Anthony Hopkins, Ed Harris, Evan Rachel Wood. I hope it continues to be this good.

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**SteveSly** · 10-09-2016

Just finished the new season of “Narcos” on Netflix. I enjoyed it for the most part and thought they kept things pretty accurate from a historical perspective. Even though the Escobar story has come to a close it looks like they may be going to a season 3 with the Cali cartel.

**SteveSly** · 10-10-2016

Any of you catch the Stranger Things skit Saturday Night Live did over the weekend? I thought it was pretty funny:

**Duncan Glenday** · 10-11-2016

Originally Posted by progeezer

So since no one has watched Scandal, what about the pilot for Designated Survivor tonight. I'm in.

I just binge-watched the first 3 episodes.

It's pretty good so far.

**Buddhabreath** · 10-11-2016

I'm rooting for Westworld to be great. Episode two is building a little interest. The sets and cast and cinematography are excellent but let's see what comes out of the writer's room in the coming weeks. I'll get weary of the violence after a while if they keep leaning on that. Maybe I'm just spoiled by Breaking Bad, but nothing's really floating my boat at the moment.