# Whatcha Watchin' on Netflix? **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [June 4, 2017, 3:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whatcha-watchin-on-netflix/788084 "2017-06-04T03:36:11Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![MaxTheVool](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/9fc29f/32.png) [@MaxTheVool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MaxTheVool)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2017, 6:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whatcha-watchin-on-netflix/788084/41 "2017-08-01T18:33:52Z")
Anyone have any opinions or feedback about: Friends from College Love Gypsy ? Thanks ---
**Author:** ![Misnomer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/misnomer/32/14897_2.png) [@Misnomer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Misnomer)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2017, 7:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whatcha-watchin-on-netflix/788084/42 "2017-08-01T19:15:04Z")
> [@MaxTheVool](#): > > Friends from College I wanted to like it, given the concept and the cast, but after 3-4 episodes I couldn’t take it anymore. It held some promise, but ultimately a couple of the characters were just too stupid/annoying for me. Friends loved it, though, so YMMV. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![FoieGrasIsEvil](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/foiegrasisevil/32/16638_2.png) [@FoieGrasIsEvil](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FoieGrasIsEvil)\ **Post date:** [August 2, 2017, 12:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whatcha-watchin-on-netflix/788084/43 "2017-08-02T00:24:17Z")
If you’ve not watched _Black Mirror_, I highly recommend it. It’s like a British _Twilight Zone_ for the 21st Century. It’s really, REALLY good. ---
**Author:** ![Fair\_Rarity](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fair_rarity/32/153_2.png) [@Fair\_Rarity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fair_Rarity)\ **Post date:** [August 2, 2017, 1:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whatcha-watchin-on-netflix/788084/44 "2017-08-02T01:32:30Z")
> [@MaxTheVool](#): > > Anyone have any opinions or feedback about: > > Friends from College > Love > Gypsy Love is a mixed bag. There are some genuinely funny moments and a lot to like about it, but most of the main characters are awful too much of the time. Not like in Seinfeld where they’re awful but still fun to watch, but like “I would not be their friend IRL” awkward cringe way. But it wasn’t so awful I didn’t watch season 2. I recommend it with the caveat it’s probably not going to be anyone’s favorite. ---
**Author:** ![River\_Hippie](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/river_hippie/32/26_2.png) [@River\_Hippie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/River_Hippie)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2017, 2:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whatcha-watchin-on-netflix/788084/45 "2017-08-03T02:08:34Z")
Just finished episode 1 of Ozark. Very good, will continue watching. Recommended if you like Breaking Bad and True Detective type shows. ---
**Author:** ![ZipperJJ](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/zipperjj/32/211_2.png) [@ZipperJJ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ZipperJJ)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2017, 3:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whatcha-watchin-on-netflix/788084/46 "2017-08-03T03:04:14Z")
I second **Misnomer** ’s thoughts on _Friends from College_ (also didn’t finish) and **Fair Rarity** ’s thoughts on \*Love \*(don’t remember if i even finished season 2) I see \*\*Happy \*\*is watching \*Flaked \*but I couldn’t stand it. I did watch all of season 1 but I was genuinely mad when I was finished and mad again when I saw there was a season 2. That show is slightly worse than _Love_, and turned me off of Will Arnett. I just finished Ozark. It was ok, I feel drawn in by Jason Bateman. It was definitely a shortened Breaking Bad on a lake. I was up and down caring about it as I watched it but I’ll probably check out season 2. Anyone watch _Chewing Gum_? It’s really delightful. It’s a less-serious, British _Insecure_ (which is on HBO). It’s about a 20-something black woman who is both sheltered and daring, and also super goofy. It’s hard to explain, but I’d love some feedback from others who have watched (or will watch) it. ---
**Author:** ![pohjonen](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pohjonen/32/423_2.png) [@pohjonen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pohjonen)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2017, 3:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whatcha-watchin-on-netflix/788084/47 "2017-08-03T03:16:57Z")
I really liked Gypsy. Kinda like if you gave Nurse Jackie a really mean streak and made her a therapist. Seconds on Happy Valley. Reminded me a bit of the Killing, which I also enjoyed a lot. No one has mentioned Wentworth - Australia’s version of OITNB, but without the humor. Has a great really, really evil Warden you can anxiously root to come to a happy demise. I was also intrigued by The OA, even though it is probably the most peculiar series I’ve ever watched. It held my interest. ---
**Author:** ![RealityChuck](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/realitychuck/32/195_2.png) [@RealityChuck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RealityChuck)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2017, 12:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whatcha-watchin-on-netflix/788084/48 "2017-08-03T12:29:31Z")
I just finished watching **Crazyhead**. It’s reminiscent of _Buffy the Vampire Slayer_, about Any, a young woman working in a bowling alley who begins to see visions; she runs into Raquel, who explains they both are demon hunters, and get involved in the machination of the demons trying to possess humans. It’s written by Howard Overman, creator of \* Misfits\* ( the best superhero show ever). It’s not as groundbreaking, but has smart dialog and great characters. Susie Wakoma is absolutely terrific as Raquel and there are some nice sidenotes, like the demon who has possessed a single mother and has to juggle babysitting and stealing souls. The show only ran six episodes, but the story arc is complete. ---
**Author:** ![PapSett](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ecc23a/32.png) [@PapSett](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PapSett)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2017, 9:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whatcha-watchin-on-netflix/788084/49 "2017-08-04T21:16:42Z")
The best thing I have seen in AGES is Elizabeth at 90, a collection of the royal family’s home movies, with them all sitting around the big screen TV and commenting on them, just like any other family in the world would. It was absolutely delightful, and I highly recommend it! ---
**Author:** ![davidm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/davidm/32/225_2.png) [@davidm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/davidm)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2017, 9:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whatcha-watchin-on-netflix/788084/50 "2017-08-04T21:32:51Z")
> [@FoieGrasIsEvil](#): > > If you’ve not watched _Black Mirror_, I highly recommend it. It’s like a British _Twilight Zone_ for the 21st Century. It’s really, REALLY good. I feel the need to second this. It’s amazingly good. There are a few clinkers but most episodes are excellent. It really makes you think about where technology may be taking us. Anyone know if they’re doing a fourth season? ---
**Author:** ![Pushkin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ee59a6/32.png) [@Pushkin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pushkin)\ **Post date:** [August 5, 2017, 1:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whatcha-watchin-on-netflix/788084/51 "2017-08-05T13:58:44Z")
If I’d stumbled on the thread earlier, I might have mentioned [Danger 5](http://www.techtimes.com/articles/78995/20150825/why-danger-5-is-the-best-netflix-show-youre-not-watching.htm), an excellent spoof of all those super duper secret agent soldier stories from the second world war. It’s gone for a few weeks now in the UK, but maybe it might be available elsewhere in the world. ---
**Author:** ![kiz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/7feea3/32.png) [@kiz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kiz)\ **Post date:** [August 6, 2017, 1:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whatcha-watchin-on-netflix/788084/52 "2017-08-06T13:12:35Z")
I recommend **Crazyhead** , which was mentioned upthread, Only 6 episodes, but it’s well acted, well written, and definitely has a Buffy-like flavor. ---
**Author:** ![Misnomer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/misnomer/32/14897_2.png) [@Misnomer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Misnomer)\ **Post date:** [August 6, 2017, 1:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whatcha-watchin-on-netflix/788084/53 "2017-08-06T13:39:44Z")
I just added both _Elizabeth at 90_ and _Crazyhead_ to my queue. Thanks, **PapSett** and **RealityChuck** (and **kiz** )! ---
**Author:** ![control-z](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/eada6e/32.png) [@control-z](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/control-z)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2017, 3:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whatcha-watchin-on-netflix/788084/54 "2017-08-08T15:27:49Z")
> [@Pushkin](#): > > If I’d stumbled on the thread earlier, I might have mentioned [Danger 5](http://www.techtimes.com/articles/78995/20150825/why-danger-5-is-the-best-netflix-show-youre-not-watching.htm), an excellent spoof of all those super duper secret agent soldier stories from the second world war. I love that show, if you like _Archer_ and _Austin Powers_ you’d probably like Danger 5. I watched _Lucky Number Slevin_ last night. Great movie with a great cast (Bruce Willis, Lucy Liu, Ben Kingsley, Morgan Freeman.) Sort of a crime drama/comedy/romance/big caper movie. Had some great plot twists. ---
**Author:** ![WordMan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/e8c25b/32.png) [@WordMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WordMan)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2017, 5:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whatcha-watchin-on-netflix/788084/55 "2017-08-08T17:00:26Z")
Has anyone else watched \*\*The Incredible Jessica James **starring the former \*\* Daily Show** correspondent **Jessica Williams** and **Chris O’Dowd**? A small rom-com. Fun but nothing amazing. ---
**Author:** ![Knowed\_Out](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/knowed_out/32/7380_2.png) [@Knowed\_Out](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Knowed_Out)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2017, 3:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whatcha-watchin-on-netflix/788084/56 "2017-08-11T15:17:36Z")
Finished Season 2 of _Master of None_. Ditto that the ep with minorities was awesome and hilarious. Why did Asiz Ansari have to become the broken romantic icon at the end? I want him to be the fun party guy. ---
**Author:** ![Skywatcher](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skywatcher/32/254_2.png) [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2017, 9:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whatcha-watchin-on-netflix/788084/57 "2017-08-11T21:55:05Z")
Hey, heck this out! [David Letterman is coming to Netflix for a new series!](https://media.netflix.com/en/press-releases/david-letterman-makes-his-return-to-television-on-netflix) ---
**Author:** ![ZipperJJ](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/zipperjj/32/211_2.png) [@ZipperJJ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ZipperJJ)\ **Post date:** [August 12, 2017, 12:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whatcha-watchin-on-netflix/788084/58 "2017-08-12T00:41:38Z")
> [@WordMan](#): > > Has anyone else watched \*\*The Incredible Jessica James **starring the former \*\* Daily Show** correspondent **Jessica Williams** and **Chris O’Dowd**? A small rom-com. Fun but nothing amazing. I started it because I love both of them. But I didn’t finish cuz I quickly got bored with it. While I generally don’t enjoy movies and shows about dating anyway, I like “Chewing Gum” and “Insecure” and “Fleabag” and “Master of None.” Those seem to have more teeth than this did. Kind of disappointed that this is the best thing a person with Williams’ talent came up with. ---
**Author:** ![Brown\_Eyed\_Girl](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/brown_eyed_girl/32/3574_2.png) [@Brown\_Eyed\_Girl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Brown_Eyed_Girl)\ **Post date:** [October 24, 2017, 4:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whatcha-watchin-on-netflix/788084/60 "2017-10-24T16:19:48Z")
I just finished all three seasons of _Zoo_. The premise was interesting and the pace kept my attention. But the writing was not great, except for the occasional meta reference to its own failings. The writers were clearly aware of the problems, such as no crew on the plane other than the pilot, but everything gets magically cleaned up after getting destroyed. Ugh. So many continuity problems, really bad science, magical timelines and ability to travel instantaneously, inexplicable behavior that creates tension, etc. ad infinitum. Usually I’d give up on dreck such as this, but it kept me entertained. The third season really sucked though and I’m not even disappointed that it got cancelled. I’m on _Big Mouth_ now. Very funny and unexpected. I have a teenage daughter and I haven’t laughed that hard in a while. ---
**Author:** ![epbrown01](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7ba0ec/32.png) [@epbrown01](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/epbrown01)\ **Post date:** [October 24, 2017, 8:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whatcha-watchin-on-netflix/788084/61 "2017-10-24T20:35:28Z")
I’m wrapping up the last season of \*\*Penny Dreadful \*\*and then I’ll start on **Stranger Things** season two. I’ll also likely re-watch the Babysitter, a fun horror-comedy they released this month. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whatcha-watchin-on-netflix/788084.md?page=2) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whatcha-watchin-on-netflix/788084.md?page=4)