'Obscure" US TV choices - recommendations please

biddles911 · Sep 20, 2016

Stat Brother said:
As there's a fair few NetFlix officiandos on here, I wonder if someone can help me get my head around a particular quandary.
Sadly all this is going prove is just how completely out of touch I am with the 21st century, apologies.

For his b'day present I'd like to buy jnr a basic TV/DVD combo for his bedroom.
I don't want the faff of running an aerial into his room (is that me being too 'old skool'?)

As I have NetFlix on the main TV, through our PS3.
Is there anyway I can get it upstairs as well without landing jnr with excessive presents.

You can get a separate aerial which you just plug into the back of the TV which should work fine in most areas.

Not sure about the Netflix bit though. Has he/you got a laptop you could plug into the back of jnr's tv? If so, that's probably the easiest solution....

P.s. would advise against a TV/DVD combo as they have a reputation for going wrong altogether if the DVD bit stops working (this might not be the case nowadays though?).

Hope this helps.

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RandyWanger · Sep 20, 2016

Stat Brother said:
As there's a fair few NetFlix officiandos on here, I wonder if someone can help me get my head around a particular quandary.
Sadly all this is going prove is just how completely out of touch I am with the 21st century, apologies.

For his b'day present I'd like to buy jnr a basic TV/DVD combo for his bedroom.
I don't want the faff of running an aerial into his room (is that me being too 'old skool'?)

As I have NetFlix on the main TV, through our PS3.
Is there anyway I can get it upstairs as well without landing jnr with excessive presents.

Something like the amazon fire TV stick or chrome cast can make a basic tv a smart tv.

Shirty · Sep 20, 2016

I would think an Amazon Fire stick, Chromecast or the like would be the easiest way of getting Netflix on his tellybox - would cost about £30, and with very limited technical savvy (even I managed to do it) you can also download Kodi onto it and then he can access a whole plethora of porn. Sorry, TV.

Eggman · Sep 20, 2016

Prince Monolulu said:
Slightly odd but strangely gripping and addictive. That teacher is menacing.

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Recommended.

Thanks. Will try this.

Spanish Seagulls · Sep 20, 2016

This is where to go if you don't have netflix etc

www.123movies.to

I love this site.

Also if you haven't caught Ray Donovan then do so, it's the best thing on TV bar none.

Lyndhurst 14 · Sep 29, 2016

A new series called "Westworld" starts this Sunday based on the classic Michael Crichton film. It's from HBO which is always a good recommendation, but I'm always a bit wary when they take a classic and re-imagine it - but it looks promising from the trailers

Psychobilly freakout · Sep 29, 2016

Not one you would think i would recommend but here goes..

unbreakable kimmy schmidt

Prince Monolulu · Sep 29, 2016

Really enjoying this right now.

Mellotron · Sep 29, 2016

Psychobilly freakout said:
Not one you would think i would recommend but here goes..

unbreakable kimmy schmidt

Very funny show. Agreed, thought I would hate it from the outset but it's genuinely really well written.

Lyndhurst 14 · Oct 3, 2016

First episode of Westworld last night and it looks like a keeper. No spoilers but you can see they've spent some money on it and the episode finished leaving quite a few possibilities open.

turienzo's lovechild · Oct 3, 2016

freaks and geeks has just made its way onto the UK netflix. it's a US high school series featuring a young james franco, seth rogan, jason segel and others. no-one watched it when it was on first time around but it gained a cult following due to the later success of its cast. I feel that it gets better as the series goes on and is a pleasurable watch

Gwylan · Oct 3, 2016

Prince Monolulu said:
Really enjoying this right now.

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I've been waiting for that to come to BBC 4. Where are you watching it?

Prince Monolulu · Oct 9, 2016

Gwylan said:
I've been waiting for that to come to BBC 4. Where are you watching it?

Must admit, had only watched first 6 parts when I wrote, the final 2 leading up to the inevitable denouement were less inspiring. Offer is still there if you wish to watch.

Just about to launch in to this :

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Randsta · Oct 9, 2016

Mellotron said:
Very funny show. Agreed, thought I would hate it from the outset but it's genuinely really well written.

If you liked that you will probably like 30 rock

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Stat Brother · Oct 11, 2016

Here's an easily missed British oddity from the QI stable:-

No Such Thing As The News, is back Wednesday BBC2 11pm.

It is the cheapest show on TV, as 4 smart people, (looking like a hostage video), discuss 4 current news stories.
If you like smart, very funny and no glitz, this is the perfect programme.

wakeytom · Oct 11, 2016

turienzo's lovechild said:
freaks and geeks has just made its way onto the UK netflix. it's a US high school series featuring a young james franco, seth rogan, jason segel and others. no-one watched it when it was on first time around but it gained a cult following due to the later success of its cast. I feel that it gets better as the series goes on and is a pleasurable watch

Got to admit I tried this years ago but just could not get in to it

BangaloreGull · Oct 11, 2016

I mentioned Fringe on here a while ago and most people didn't seem to know it. Now near end of season 2 (23 episode seasons) and really enjoying it. Very American, and a little formulaic, but very watchable. Also watching Mr Robot, thanks to those who recommended, very good.

Worthingite · Oct 12, 2016

Haven't read through the thread properly, but designated survivor on Netflix is really good. They're drip feeding the episodes which is a pain, but it's worth it.

Dick Swiveller · Oct 12, 2016

Might have to peruse this thread again soon. A few people were making Red Dwarf references at work and I had only ever seen a few random episodes. Nearly finished watching all of them so will need a new binge watch soon. Although I should probably watch the Series 1 House of Cards Blu-ray I bought first.

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Feathers · Oct 12, 2016

66 pages is a lot to go through so apologies if these have already been mentioned:

Bates Motel available on Netflix. I've been addicted for four seasons. It's all about Norman Bates before he became a 'Psycho'. It's brilliant if you want easy to watch escapism, especially if you liked the original movie.

The Night Of on Thursday nights on Sky Atlantic. Only a couple of episodes left but worth catching up on. It's so good. Powerful reality of the criminal justice system.

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