Finished TV series—who watches?

[Pifanjr]

I finished the second (and last) season of Andor the day before yesterday, a series that acts as a prologue to Rogue One, which I watched yesterday.

I'd heard it was great and I wholeheartedly agree. It's an amazing series which is probably enjoyable even for people who aren't very familiar with Star Wars.

 

[Zuruchon]

I have not been watching movies recently due to work and family pressures. Movies were my escape route from the challenges of reality. But I am back on track since I have a more flexible work schedule.

My recent series was Godfather of Harlem. The battles for the control of the streets of Harlem between Bumpy Johnson (Forest Whitaker) and the Italian Mafia is the main plot. It showed how drug dealers only focus on making more money by destroying the lives of young people. In these criminal networks, there are no permanent friends or enemies; all that matters is interest, influence and money.

The addition of Malcom X as a character made the film more interesting. His brilliance, boldness and fearlessness are virtues to emulate.

 

[Johnway]

been busy watching a couple of things over the last few months.

First up, Anthony bourdain's, parts unknown. 8 part series that's a mix of travel, culture and food show. i watched all the seasons whilst i was doing my daily exercise.

next up, i watched all 3 seasons of jack Irish, an Australian crime thriller. The series revolves around down on his luck lawyer jack irish who stumbles into criminal activity and compels him to seek justice. Most of the culprits involved in corruption, exploitation and abuse of power. it was enteraining to watch, although the 3rd series is cut short and there seems to be a leap from season 2 and Season 3. i believe there were 2 jack irish movies between that so there is some disconnect to the story.


lastly the CBS/BBC drama kings and conquerors. A historical drama when harold godwinson of wessex and William the conqueror clash over the english throne and all ends at the battle of hastings. The series more revolves around the political machinations of the key players leading to conflict. For harold godwinson we see how his rise to power leads to his ruination as he slowly alienates his family and those around him leading to his downfall. meanwhile William the conqueror deals with betrayal and struggles to keep hold of Normandy, but more cruically trying to come to terms with the stigma of being a bastard and his legacy because of it.

Whilst the show isn't 100% historically accurate, the characters and the political drama is compelling enough to keep me interested to binge watch it on bbc iplayer.