# 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:** 444
**Author:** ![Sitnam](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/6a8cbe/32.png) [@Sitnam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sitnam)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2026, 5:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108/8868 "2026-04-23T17:37:48Z")
> [@solost](#): > > A couple months later the place closed permanently. I’m convinced it was some sort of money laundering situation, or other criminal cover enterprise. Or, maybe they were just terrible at running a bar. Who knows. Well yeah, you stumbled on a crank distribution center. Thirsty strangers were not in the plan for that day. There is a drum store near me that is never open, I am sure it looks just as legit on paper. ---
**Author:** ![LurkMeister](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/3da27b/32.png) [@LurkMeister](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LurkMeister)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2026, 6:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108/8869 "2026-04-23T18:56:22Z")
Sounds like I bailed out just in time. I probably would have started throwing things at the TV. ---
**Author:** ![beowulff](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beowulff/32/542_2.png) [@beowulff](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/beowulff)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2026, 7:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108/8870 "2026-04-23T19:43:30Z")
I have to do a metric crapton of tedious, manual work at my desk. The upside is, the work is simple and repetitive enough that I can stream TV on my 27” monitor while doing it. I watched the whole series of _Shrinking_, and enjoyed it. Extremely unrealistic, but funny and engaging. I’m now on to \*Foundation.” It’s been a long, long time since I read the book, so I can’t remember how accurate it is to the original story (I suspect not very), but it’s **great**. Tremendous world and culture building. Great effects, excellent acting. Highly recommend. Both on Apple. ---
**Author:** ![DrDeth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b487fb/32.png) [@DrDeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrDeth)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2026, 7:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108/8871 "2026-04-23T19:47:03Z")
> [@Shoeless](#): > > We started watching something called **DCI Banks** on Britbox last night. The pilot episode was like an hour and a half movie - looks like it’s 45-ish minute episodes after that. > > Same thing happened with this that happened when we started watching Wallander - the story in the first episode revolves around sexual abuse and trauma. For some reason many Brit Police Detective shows start with the protagonists wife being murdered. However, the DCI Banks books are more “thrillers” than standard police procedurals. They- at least the first couple- involve some very nasty & grisly murders. > [@Just\_Asking\_Questions](#): > > Plus the whole love/hate thing and supercriminals taunting the hero are BORING! Yeah, I hate the whole super-genius serial killer trope. In general, serial killers tend to have lower than average IQs. ---
**Author:** ![Chefguy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chefguy/32/138_2.png) [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2026, 7:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108/8872 "2026-04-24T19:10:04Z")
We finished “Monte Cristo” last night. It was very well done throughout. ---
**Author:** ![commasense](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/commasense/32/3017_2.png) [@commasense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/commasense)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2026, 9:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108/8873 "2026-04-24T21:06:10Z")
The main thing that bugged me about it was that almost no one seemed to even be _trying_ to pronounce French names correctly. The name Noirtier (something like NWA-tee-AY in French) was pronounced NOR-teer. I’m reading the novel right now. ---
**Author:** ![Dewey\_Finn](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dewey_finn/32/4222_2.png) [@Dewey\_Finn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dewey_Finn)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2026, 10:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108/8874 "2026-04-24T22:17:45Z")
A few years ago, I was reading novels written by Stephen Fry (the UK actor and comedian), one of which is called _The Stars’ Tennis Balls_ (though in the United States it was retitled _Revenge_). It’s a modern retelling of The Count of Monte Cristo, set in the UK. I liked it, though I’ve never read the original novel by Dumas. ---
**Author:** ![Darren\_Garrison](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/darren_garrison/32/92_2.png) [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2026, 10:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108/8875 "2026-04-24T22:48:58Z")
Finished season 2 of _Beef_. I know it is an anthology show, but the second season wasn’t really similar to season one at all. It had more of the feel of a season of _Fargo_ (but not nearly as good). ---
**Author:** ![XOldiesJock](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/x/ec9cab/32.png) [@XOldiesJock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/XOldiesJock)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2026, 11:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108/8876 "2026-04-24T23:05:48Z")
Re : Beef Season 2… We have two episodes to go. What a collection of unlikeable people! The first season was a black comedy about two relatively normal people who went comically off their rockers. Season 2 has nothing in common with Season 1. It’s too serious, and frankly, it’s also rather dull. ---
**Author:** ![Chefguy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chefguy/32/138_2.png) [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2026, 11:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108/8877 "2026-04-24T23:06:01Z")
> [@commasense](#): > > The main thing that bugged me about it was that almost no one seemed to even be _trying_ to pronounce French names correctly. Yeah, that bugged me a bit; especially calling Chateau d’If “Castle Diff”. For those who don’t know any French, d’If is pronounced “deef”. “Castle” is a translation of “chateau”, however. ---
**Author:** ![Dewey\_Finn](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dewey_finn/32/4222_2.png) [@Dewey\_Finn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dewey_Finn)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2026, 11:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108/8878 "2026-04-24T23:12:25Z")
I hadn’t noticed the mispronunciations but it’s a bit weird, given that this adaptation is a French-Italian co-production. ---
**Author:** ![Chefguy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chefguy/32/138_2.png) [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2026, 12:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108/8879 "2026-04-25T00:11:25Z")
First episode of “Half Man” on HBO. From across the pond. A little too weird for me, I think. ---
**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:** [April 25, 2026, 2:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108/8880 "2026-04-25T02:28:34Z")
> [@Chefguy](#): > > We finally finished season 29 of Silent Witness. I thought it was over, but there is apparently a S30 in the works. We just started S1 last week and are into S2. Other than one episode that ends weirdly with a partial conclusion, it’s been pretty good so far. ---
**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:** [April 25, 2026, 12:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108/8881 "2026-04-25T12:13:03Z")
[The Day of the Jackal](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Day_of_the_Jackal_(TV_series)) Eddie Redmayne, Lashana Lynch, Úrsula Corberó Peacock I’m watching for the second time. I enjoyed it a few months ago. It’s even better the 2nd time. I’m understanding the finer plot details in the earlier episodes. The arc of the story is making much more sense. . I find that with this series it’s better to watch a couple episodes a night. Then think about them and the implications of what transpires for a day or two. Yes, this show challenges the view to think. . ---
**Author:** ![carrps](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carrps/32/2957_2.png) [@carrps](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carrps)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2026, 5:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108/8882 "2026-04-25T17:12:22Z")
> [@commasense](#): > > The main thing that bugged me about it was that almost no one seemed to even be _trying_ to pronounce French names correctly. The name Noirtier (something like NWA-tee-AY in French) was pronounced NOR-teer. It bugs a bit (the one for some reason that annoys me most is Villefort), but apparently it’s an international production, and the actors are from all over the place. I assume they gave up and just had them use their own accents. But, yes, other than that I’ve enjoyed the series a lot. ---
**Author:** ![Chefguy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chefguy/32/138_2.png) [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2026, 5:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108/8883 "2026-04-25T17:21:00Z")
> [@Maserschmidt](#): > > We just started S1 last week and are into S2. Other than one episode that ends weirdly with a partial conclusion, it’s been pretty good so far. Surprisingly, it holds up pretty well through all seasons. I think the change in lead actors was a plus, although I like Amanda Burton. Supporting actors change like your underwear throughout, though. ---
**Author:** ![Chefguy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chefguy/32/138_2.png) [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2026, 5:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108/8884 "2026-04-25T17:22:22Z")
> [@carrps](#): > > I assume they gave up and just had them use their own accents. That was my guess, as well. It’s like trying to get an entire cast to use a cockney accent. ---
**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:** [April 25, 2026, 5:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108/8885 "2026-04-25T17:27:19Z")
> [@Chefguy](#): > > Supporting actors change like your underwear throughout, though. And like underwear, some of them get reused. This is actually pretty common on longer-running British murder series, apparently there just aren’t enough actors (for example, Constable Cox, who dies in S1, comes back in some unrelated role later; this happens all the time on Midsomer Murders). ---
**Author:** ![Chefguy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chefguy/32/138_2.png) [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2026, 5:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108/8886 "2026-04-25T17:31:47Z")
Yeah, I always joke with my wife about a big series starring every out-of-work British actor. ---
**Author:** ![blondebear](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/blondebear/32/1022_2.png) [@blondebear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/blondebear)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2026, 7:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108/8887 "2026-04-25T19:31:32Z")
[Born To Bowl](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt40151661/) on HBO follows the ups and downs of competitors on the PBA tour. Pretty interesting, but you may get a very strong feeling of _déjà vu_ if you saw season 52 of Documentary Now! [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108.md?page=443) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108.md?page=445)