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What's Good on European and African TV v. Walking the Dead

ColtDan said:
Been watching Hannibal, seems pretty good so far
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I loved Hannibal, it was my top series for a while. Being a big foodie fan and into the psychological pathological "weirdness" it was right up my street. Enjoy!

We're liking The Code, an Australian drama on BBC 4. Its a bit like Homelands but not quite, really good stuff - look it up. Still loving homelands (Carries has turned into a psycho bitch) and we'll be watching the last episode of Boardwalk Empire tonight.

Considering watching all of the Wire all over again over the winter to get into the "detail". It must be the all time greatest drama, gripping gritty socially relevant comment, even after all these years.
 
kate said:
I loved Hannibal, it was my top series for a while. Being a big foodie fan and into the psychological pathological "weirdness" it was right up my street. Enjoy!

We're liking The Code, an Australian drama on BBC 4. Its a bit like Homelands but not quite, really good stuff - look it up. Still loving homelands (Carries has turned into a psycho bitch) and we'll be watching the last episode of Boardwalk Empire tonight.

Considering watching all of the Wire all over again over the winter to get into the "detail". It must be the all time greatest drama, gripping gritty socially relevant comment, even after all these years.
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Agreed totally on the Wire, the depth and detail in astounding.. <3 it.. it just so happens i started re watching it a couple of weeks ago..

Homelands, i loved, although I haven't watched a single episode of this series, mainly because i dont have a tv on a Sunday when im at my parents and i forget to watch on 4OD..
 
ScotchMist said:
Agreed totally on the Wire, the depth and detail in astounding.. <3 it.. it just so happens i started re watching it a couple of weeks ago..

Homelands, i loved, although I haven't watched a single episode of this series, mainly because i dont have a tv on a Sunday when im at my parents and i forget to watch on 4OD..
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I think of the Wire often and on the oddest of occasions, its made such an impact on me. It's a truly life changing piece of art. I even want to visit Baltimore! Everyone should watch it - its mind warping!
 
kate said:
I loved Hannibal, it was my top series for a while. Being a big foodie fan and into the psychological pathological "weirdness" it was right up my street. Enjoy!
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Will do :) you seen True detective? reckon you'd like that if you like Hannibal. wicked series
 
foolsgold said:
cant find anything to watch on netflix really so going to watch big fat gypsy gangster

well i was fucking useless internet connection grrr
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Big fat gypsy gangster?! Tell me more %)

Is sparkle n' bling involved?
 
ive no idea as i couldnt get the damn thing to play as my internet connection is to damn slow tonight might try it again after everyone else goes to bed

Big Fat Gypsy Gangster is a straight-to-DVD British comedy film directed, produced, written by and starring Ricky Grover. The film centres on Grover's character Bulla from The 11 O'Clock Show, after his release from prison. The film was written by Grover and his wife Maria, and has an all-star line up including Steven Berkoff, Peter Capaldi, Omid Djalili, Rufus Hound and Tulisa Contostavlos.

Plot[edit]
The film begins with Bulla (Ricky Grover), a well known dangerous criminal, being released from prison after serving 16 years for burglary. However, as soon as he is released back into society, he finds himself being followed by a film crew. With the world at his fingertips, Bulla returns home to find that everything he was once part of has been taken over by corrupt police officer Conrad (Eddie Webber), the man who put Bulla behind bars. Bulla vows to regain everything that was once his—and begins his offensive by being interviewed on national television by Michael Parkinson.

Cast[edit]
Ricky Grover as Bulla
Steven Berkoff as Guru Shah
Peter Capaldi as Peter Van Gellis
Omid Djalili as Jik Jickels
Laila Morse as Aunt Queenie
Tulisa Contostavlos as Shanikwa
Rochelle Wiseman as Jodie
Rufus Hound as Kai
Eddie Webber as Conrad
Dave Legeno as Dave
Leo Gregory as Danny
Geoff Bell as Geoff
Roland Manookian as Roland
Andy Linden as Lenny
Leanne Lakey as Bev
Derek Acorah as Himself
Michael Parkinson as Himself
 
Bob Funkhouse said:
It truly is. It's really in a league of its own....educational, entertaining, funny, believable, Human. There are no good people or bad people just different people in different circumstances. The game is what it is, ye feel me.

A major positive of The Wire is that the programme doesn't use music to manipulate our emotions e.g. there's no emotional music playing when someone dies or w/e. You need to use your own judgement. I could praise The Wire forever. My major problem was trying to adapt to watching other tv programs once I'd completed the set. Everything just seemed meh in comparison.
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actually considering rewatching it after a 2 years off. it really was awesome. strangely though, not everyone seems to "get it" and struggle to watch it past a couple of episodes, and say it is somewhat boring. ill admit that it is slow paced at first but boring? no way
 
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