# Series you've recently watched, are now watching or have given up on **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Tags:** tv-shows-scripted\ **Created:** [July 9, 2021, 5:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108 "2021-07-09T17:50:52Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 368
**Author:** ![needscoffee](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/needscoffee/32/1076_2.png) [@needscoffee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/needscoffee)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2025, 5:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108/7348 "2025-09-03T05:23:22Z")
> [@RealityChuck](#): > > I’ve started watching _Transplant_ on Peacock. It’s a Canadian medical series that NBC picked up. Thanks for mentioning this. So far I like it - first episode was very intense! ---
**Author:** ![aceplace57](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aceplace57/32/3500_2.png) [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2025, 6:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108/7349 "2025-09-03T06:35:35Z")
Chief Surgeon, _I need that unlicensed doc like I need a hole drilled in in my head_ 😉 I watched season 1 before NBC picked up the show. Watched most of season 2. ---
**Author:** ![Gyrate](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gyrate/32/3588_2.png) [@Gyrate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gyrate)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2025, 10:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108/7350 "2025-09-03T10:53:54Z")
> [@Intergalactic\_Gladiator](#): > > The wife and I are watching _Dimension 404_ on Hulu. It’s an anthology series and it has some very recognizable names in it (Mark Hammill plays the Rod Serling part with voiceovers at the beginning and end of the eps). The eps are kind of goofy but mostly enjoyable; I think that they were going for a Black Mirror vibe or something along those lines but didn’t quite hit the target. Nonetheless, I found it entertaining and with only 6 episodes, it goes by quickly. I really enjoyed that series - it actually managed a couple of clever twists and it’s definitely intended to be more upbeat than Black Mirror. I totally didn’t see the end of the Patton Oswalt one coming. ---
**Author:** ![TRC4941](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/trc4941/32/6792_2.png) [@TRC4941](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TRC4941)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2025, 1:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108/7351 "2025-09-03T13:41:54Z")
My husband and I really liked the _Bosch_ series. We also watched _Bosh:Legacy_, also very good. _Ballard_ is a Bosch spinoff. Another great series. You have a lot of good watching ahead of you! ---
**Author:** ![Sitnam](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/6a8cbe/32.png) [@Sitnam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sitnam)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2025, 2:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108/7352 "2025-09-03T14:40:40Z")
Yeah, I loved the show and am a habitual reviewer, but I just can’t with BB. It’s too depressing and with not enough moments of levity to give me a fresh take years later. It’ll be, ‘yup, impending divorce sucks.’ ---
**Author:** ![aceplace57](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aceplace57/32/3500_2.png) [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2025, 11:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108/7353 "2025-09-03T23:30:56Z")
> [@TRC4941](#): > > My husband and I really liked the _Bosch_ series. We also watched _Bosh:Legacy_, also very good. _Ballard_ is a Bosch spinoff. Another great series. You have a lot of good watching ahead of you I plan to read the books. Hopefully they’ll add details the tv show omitted. I’ve already read other books by Michael Connelly. I’m looking forward to months of great tv. ---
**Author:** ![Railer13](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/railer13/32/9742_2.png) [@Railer13](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Railer13)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2025, 12:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108/7354 "2025-09-04T00:43:01Z")
> [@aceplace57](#): > > I plan to read the books. Hopefully they’ll add details the tv show omitted. I’ve already read other books by Michael Connelly. As is the usual case, the books are better than the TV series, although the Bosch series did a fine job of following the books. The Lincoln Lawyer series doesn’t do quite as good of a job as following the books, but still did okay. Connelly is one of my favorite authors. ---
**Author:** ![Maserschmidt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/maserschmidt/32/18829_2.png) [@Maserschmidt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maserschmidt)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2025, 1:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108/7355 "2025-09-04T01:25:35Z")
> [@Shoeless](#): > > I’d say give it a shot, at least for an episode or two. I do miss Jimmy Perez, but I think the stories are just as well written. We finally got around to watching season eight, and we quite liked it. Seeing Tosh even further featured was great. Really, my only complaint was DI Calder running roughshod over everything, particularly where she had personal involvement. I don’t know how it works in Shetland, but in the US that would get half the evidence and interviews thrown out. ---
**Author:** ![MacDoc](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/macdoc/32/18696_2.png) [@MacDoc](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MacDoc)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2025, 4:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108/7356 "2025-09-05T04:18:44Z")
Winding down to the last two episodes of **The Expanse** on Prime. **Best SciFi series ever** ….too bad Amazon stuffed up the rights so the three original Seasons n/a and the book rights screwed so can’t even listen on Audible to the 9 book series I already bought. 🤬 Reading the nine orgin novels now. 🥰 🦘 ---
**Author:** ![ASL\_v2.0](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/asl_v2.0/32/3525_2.png) [@ASL\_v2.0](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ASL_v2.0)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2025, 5:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108/7357 "2025-09-05T05:00:27Z")
I agree. **The Expanse** is easily the greatest sci-fi series (and in the running for the best series) ever. However, I believe you are confused about the availability of seasons 1 thru 3. I do recall there was a rumor a while ago that seasons 1 and 3 were leaving prime due to a rights issue (those 3 seasons having aired originally on the SyFy network before Amazon acquired the rights). Nevertheless, whatever the particular status of the rights may be, seasons 1 thru 3 are still very much available on prime (at least from where I sit in the US—if it’s different in your country, you have my deepest sympathies). ---
**Author:** ![MacDoc](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/macdoc/32/18696_2.png) [@MacDoc](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MacDoc)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2025, 5:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108/7358 "2025-09-05T05:19:24Z")
Yeah not available on Prime Australia for the first three seasons 🤬 ….clearly a similar snafu that affects my Audible Books. Fortunately had another source for the first three seasons and have them arriving on Blu Ray shortly for $43 Aus which is a very good deal for the entire series. The HDR10 on the Prime feed makes it outstanding on a modern big TV even if not 4k. Enjoying the books which both add detail to the TV series and extend the story. Only **Blade Runner 1984** gets close and that’s a very limited time period. ---
**Author:** ![MacDoc](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/macdoc/32/18696_2.png) [@MacDoc](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MacDoc)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2025, 10:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108/7359 "2025-09-05T10:14:27Z")
Just watched the final episode of **The Expanse** TV series which was six seasons and just starting the books which go well beyond where the TV series finishes. There is soooo much more that could be extended to futureTV series even beyond the books…..someone needs to take up the torch…..Apple?? I thought **Foundation** was a brave attempt but **The Expanse** has far greater potential and the first six seasons are flat out the best ever. What a great base to move on from. 🎇 ---
**Author:** ![aceplace57](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aceplace57/32/3500_2.png) [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2025, 1:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108/7360 "2025-09-08T13:42:29Z")
Peacemaker 2022 John Cena I’m reluctant to admit watching. It’s a very weird story. The _hero_ is a dick. The script makes that clear. He still generates sympathy and other characters want to help him. It gets better after the 3rd episode. There are only 8 in a season. It’s not a big commitment to watch. Imdb says ita spin off from The Suicide Squad 2021. I never heard of it. I’ll plan to watch both seasons of Peacemaker. I like the Eagle. 😀 ---
**Author:** ![jsc1953](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/5daacb/32.png) [@jsc1953](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jsc1953)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2025, 2:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108/7361 "2025-09-08T14:06:50Z")
**The Paper** (Peacock), the spinoff from The Office. I’ve only seen the 1st episode (I want to parcel it out slowly) but it was brilliant. And a rather sad commentary on the state of journalism. ---
**Author:** ![TRC4941](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/trc4941/32/6792_2.png) [@TRC4941](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TRC4941)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2025, 2:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108/7362 "2025-09-08T14:16:08Z")
I’ve been watching _A Place to Call Home_, an Australian series (2013-18) on Prime. It’s kind of Downton Abbey-ish but taking place in the early 1950s. I love it! ---
**Author:** ![rocking\_chair](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rocking_chair/32/2918_2.png) [@rocking\_chair](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rocking_chair)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2025, 2:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108/7363 "2025-09-08T14:58:01Z")
that is good to read, i’ve been hearing about it from “office ladies”podcast. i’ll give it a try. i finished “new tricks”, the original group did have great chemistry. i did enjoy nicholas lyndhurst’s character in the later seasons. i’m on to “franklin and bash” from netflix. i do enjoy quirky law shows. i’m still a bit bummed that “so help me todd” was cancelled. i was hoping someone else would pick it up. ---
**Author:** ![Gyrate](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gyrate/32/3588_2.png) [@Gyrate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gyrate)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2025, 3:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108/7364 "2025-09-08T15:39:29Z")
> [@aceplace57](#): > > Peacemaker 2022 John Cena > > I’m reluctant to admit watching. It’s a very weird story. The _hero_ is a dick. The script makes that clear. He still generates sympathy and other characters want to help him. > > It gets better after the 3rd episode. There are only 8 in a season. It’s not a big commitment to watch. > > Imdb says ita spin off from The Suicide Squad 2021. I never heard of it. > > I’ll plan to watch both seasons of Peacemaker. I like the Eagle. 😀 Yes, the hero is a dick. But Season 1 explains why. I haven’t started the second season yet, but I will. I also really liked the _The Suicide Squad_ (certainly much more than the previous _Suicide Squad_ film - seriously, how do you make a film _worse_ by including the Joker?), but I am aware that it is designed to appeal to a certain sensibility that some may not have. ---
**Author:** ![aceplace57](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aceplace57/32/3500_2.png) [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2025, 3:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108/7365 "2025-09-08T15:50:14Z")
The Suicide Squad is still on Max. I’ll give it a try. Maybe understand Peacemaker better. John Cena is a surprise. His acting range is better than I expected. ---
**Author:** ![Railer13](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/railer13/32/9742_2.png) [@Railer13](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Railer13)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2025, 4:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108/7366 "2025-09-08T16:01:49Z")
I watched Epi 1 of **Task** on Max last night. Interesting premise in which a pair of cash-strapped sanitation workers search through trash of likely residences, hoping to find a drug house where they can steal the cash in a nighttime armed robbery. There needs to be some backstory explanations, but I think it might be pretty good, albeit quite violent. ---
**Author:** ![Horatius](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/horatius/32/3572_2.png) [@Horatius](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Horatius)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2025, 4:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108/7367 "2025-09-08T16:24:00Z")
> [@Gyrate](#): > > But Season 1 explains why. I haven’t started the second season yet, but I will. > [@aceplace57](#): > > John Cena is a surprise. His acting range is better than I expected. Three episodes into the second season, and I think it holds up pretty well. Tim Meadows is killing it in a supporting role because he suffers from Bird Blindness. “We were attacked by a super-powered duck!” “It’s an eagle!” “You told me it was a duck!” Cena is still knocking it out of the park. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108.md?page=367) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108.md?page=369)