# 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:** 53
**Author:** ![dummygladhands71](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/c0e974/32.png) [@dummygladhands71](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dummygladhands71)\ **Post date:** [March 8, 2022, 10:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108/1041 "2022-03-08T22:08:59Z")
Such a cute little girl, does she think she is still that child star? ---
**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:** [March 8, 2022, 10:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108/1042 "2022-03-08T22:58:11Z")
Working my way through season 5 of _Rick and Morty_ on Netflix. It’s very _Rick and Morty_ - bleakly comic, with lots of sex and drugs and gore and morally questionable decisions. Working on the latest season of _Billions_ as well, speaking of morally questionable decisions. Most of the characters are consistent with previous seasons, but Chuck appears to have gone off the deep end. “He’s offering them scholarships! We must stop him!”. Sorry - why are we doing that again? ---
**Author:** ![Wheelz](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wheelz/32/5718_2.png) [@Wheelz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wheelz)\ **Post date:** [March 9, 2022, 12:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108/1043 "2022-03-09T00:16:53Z")
> [@Gyrate](#): > > Chuck appears to have gone off the deep end. “He’s offering them scholarships! We must stop him!”. Sorry - why are we doing that again? The loss of his archenemy has really hurt the character. Prince is an interesting character, but nowhere near the villain Axelrod was; yet Chuck keeps treating him like he is. I want to believe that’s part of the point - something about how he needs an adversary to feed into his true nature or his ego or some such - but I fear the writers just don’t know what do do with him anymore. ---
**Author:** ![Love\_Rhombus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/love_rhombus/32/10694_2.png) [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Post date:** [March 9, 2022, 4:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108/1044 "2022-03-09T04:04:28Z")
I finished _Swap Shop_ on Netflix. The yard/estate/ antique junkie in me loved it. And _Murdock Mysteries_ is back! I have to remember all the characters and names now. ---
**Author:** ![ShadowFacts](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/shadowfacts/32/2934_2.png) [@ShadowFacts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ShadowFacts)\ **Post date:** [March 9, 2022, 2:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108/1045 "2022-03-09T14:59:43Z")
> [@Darren\_Garrison](#): > > I thought season 2 wasn’t nearly as good Huh, I seem to remember liking it even _more_ than the first, but I admit that’s a hazy recollection. ---
**Author:** ![MikeF](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/45deac/32.png) [@MikeF](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MikeF)\ **Post date:** [March 9, 2022, 7:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108/1046 "2022-03-09T19:36:39Z")
I just gave up on OA on Netflix. The wife is still way into it. We started at some point part way through the series and I can tell you I’m not going back to watch the stuff I missed. There were just way too many ridiculous things going on. For example, a guy get locked into a room with just a bed and no apparent exit. This is supposed to be a scary sequence. Its dark and he is using a rag soaked in paint thinner as a torch. The torch burns out. So, what does he do? Hops on the bed and takes a nap. Of course. When he wakes up, he grabs the bottom of the bed frame at the foot of the bed and lifts. I mean, who wouldn’t? Turns out its hinged at the head of the bed and there’s a secret passage under there. And that’s just one of many examples. ---
**Author:** ![Sunny\_Daze](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sunny_daze/32/438_2.png) [@Sunny\_Daze](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunny_Daze)\ **Post date:** [March 9, 2022, 8:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108/1047 "2022-03-09T20:19:08Z")
> [@MikeF](#): > > There were just way too many ridiculous things going on 🤣 You have encapsulated that series (and you were too kind, IMNSHO). I mean, dance, dance baby. ---
**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:** [March 9, 2022, 11:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108/1048 "2022-03-09T23:56:05Z")
Season 5 of **The Last Kingdom** has dropped on Netflix. I liked the first four, but episode one was kind of all over the place. I see that **Better Call Saul** is returning on April 4th! ---
**Author:** ![HMS\_Irruncible](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hms_irruncible/32/7394_2.png) [@HMS\_Irruncible](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HMS_Irruncible)\ **Post date:** [March 9, 2022, 11:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108/1049 "2022-03-09T23:57:49Z")
> [@Sunny\_Daze](#): > > Now we’re watching _Breaking Bad_ . I know, I’m many years behind the rest of the world. So far, I like it. When you finish that, don’t miss _El Camino_ and _Better Call Saul_. Especially the latter. ---
**Author:** ![HMS\_Irruncible](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hms_irruncible/32/7394_2.png) [@HMS\_Irruncible](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HMS_Irruncible)\ **Post date:** [March 9, 2022, 11:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108/1050 "2022-03-09T23:59:45Z")
Just finished _Westworld_ season 1, and I’m debating whether to continue. ---
**Author:** ![Sunny\_Daze](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sunny_daze/32/438_2.png) [@Sunny\_Daze](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunny_Daze)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2022, 1:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108/1051 "2022-03-10T01:08:39Z")
Season 1 was very good, Season 2 was good, and Season 3 should never be spoken of. If it comes back, I’m curious to see where it goes. ---
**Author:** ![Smid](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/838e76/32.png) [@Smid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Smid)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2022, 2:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108/1052 "2022-03-10T02:35:52Z")
> [@MikeF](#): > > I just gave up on OA on Netflix. The wife is still way into it. We started at some point part way through the series and I can tell you I’m not going back to watch the stuff I missed. I would say you missed something special. I can’t say I remember the bit you’re complaining about, frankly, It does seem weirdly out of context but even if it was there, I’d say forget about it and ride with wave. It’s a show which takes so many left turns you’d expect a circle. But you’re not ending up anywhere expected. ---
**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:** [March 10, 2022, 3:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108/1053 "2022-03-10T03:14:32Z")
Just watched _[The Witchfinder](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Witchfinder_(TV_series))_. The first episode fell pretty flat for me, but it got better. Think something somewhat similar to _Miracle Workers_ seasons 2 and 3. ---
**Author:** ![ShadowFacts](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/shadowfacts/32/2934_2.png) [@ShadowFacts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ShadowFacts)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2022, 2:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108/1054 "2022-03-11T14:38:02Z")
We just finished the [two part documentary series](https://www.hbo.com/undercurrent-the-disappearance-of-kim-wall) on the case of murdered journalist Kim Wall. (HBOMax) Really I think it could have been just one 90-100 minute movie instead of a two-part series, but that’s a minor quibble. Overall, it was a fascinating rundown of the case that tried hard to highlight Ms. Wall and not sensationalize her killer. In doing so, I think they gloss over some of the “reasons” behind the killing a little too much, but I still enjoyed it (as much as one can “enjoy” such a horrific story). If you don’t know about the case, I recommend going into the documentary as cold as possible - it’s a wild ride. ---
**Author:** ![Isamu](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/7c8e57/32.png) [@Isamu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Isamu)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2022, 11:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108/1055 "2022-03-12T11:24:31Z")
> [@Chefguy](#): > > I also liked **Rake** , but it got fairly silly by the end. Thanks for recommending Rake. I just finished the second season and I’m having fun. It is set in Sydney, and I lived in Melbourne but they are basically the same place except for the weather. My dad grew up very poor (his bedroom was the verandah of a tiny Collingwood house) but somehow made it through to law school at Melbourne Uni. He became a barrister at the age of 22, and a Silk (QC) in his mid thirties. He was then a county court judge, and then something else which I can’t say because it would identify me. At the same time, my mother worked for VACRO which was a non-profit that looked after the families of people who were in prison. So I spent a lot of time around the courts, chambers and prisons in my childhood. A fair amount of this show rings true, and it brought a smile to my face. Thanks. ---
**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:** [March 12, 2022, 2:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108/1056 "2022-03-12T14:44:45Z")
We’ve started watching **The Dropout** on Hulu. A lot of familiar actors and it’s pretty good so far. ---
**Author:** ![XOldiesJock](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/x/ec9cab/32.png) [@XOldiesJock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/XOldiesJock)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2022, 2:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108/1057 "2022-03-13T02:42:36Z")
Wrapped-up **Archive 81** on Netflix last night. For the most part, I enjoyed the series, but I felt let down by the ending. Yes, I know it ended the way it did to pose questions that will inevitably lead to a second series, and yes, I know they didn’t owe me a happy ending. I don’t want to spoil the series for anyone planning to watch it, so I have to leave it at that. I just wish **every** series didn’t have to end in a cliffhanger for a sequel that may not happen for a year or more, if at all. ---
**Author:** ![Elmer\_J.Fudd](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/elmer_j.fudd/32/1211_2.png) [@Elmer\_J.Fudd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elmer_J.Fudd)\ **Post date:** [March 14, 2022, 5:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108/1058 "2022-03-14T05:21:34Z")
Just finished **The Tourist** on HBO Max. The first five episodes were a fun rollercoaster of a thriller with a lot of interesting characters and good acting (Danielle Macdonald is great!) The sixth and last episode kind of seemed like they weren’t quite sure how to wrap it up and was just a bit too heavy for a show that had a good thread of humor running through most of it. ---
**Author:** ![MikeF](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/45deac/32.png) [@MikeF](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MikeF)\ **Post date:** [March 14, 2022, 6:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108/1059 "2022-03-14T18:26:06Z")
Oh, it was there. It was the same episode where a giant octopus latches onto and “channels” through the protagonist. While she is on stage in some sort of secret nightclub/theater and its in a giant tank behind her. Then she escapes through a underground tunnel that floods on an (apparently) regular basis yet still has bare light bulbs (lit, no less) hanging from the ceiling. I understand that you have to suspend disbelief sometimes but this wasn’t my cup of tea. To each, his own. ---
**Author:** ![Smid](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/838e76/32.png) [@Smid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Smid)\ **Post date:** [March 14, 2022, 6:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108/1060 "2022-03-14T18:31:28Z")
> [@MikeF](#): > > While she is on stage in some sort of secret nightclub/theater and its in a giant tank behind her. Then she escapes through a underground tunnel that floods on an (apparently) regular basis yet still has bare light bulbs (lit, no less) hanging from the ceiling. That was so much of a dead end I had to go and look it up, I couldn’t even remember that bit. But I suppose starting halfway through completely loses the vibe. The second season needs the first for foundation. I think I’d probably abandon most things if I started them halfway through… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108.md?page=52) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108.md?page=54)