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Post by skankquinn on Aug 20, 2016 4:34:19 GMT
What are your favorite period series, past and present? I'll be generous and define "period" as any series that takes place in the 1980s on back.
I really enjoy Mad Men, Freaks and Geeks, The Wonder Years, Downton Abbey (although I'm upset with Thomas' treatment), Murdoch Mysteries, Turn: Washington's Spies, and The Knick. I've recently gotten into Spartacus, The Man in the High Castle, and Dead of Summer. I'm sure I've forgotten some, but I think that's a decent start.
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Post by Lucas Stark on Aug 20, 2016 4:36:27 GMT
Oh, wow! The Wonder Years, GOOD TIMES!!!
I love Downton Abbey, but I stopped after a particular storyline and never went back. I need to finish it sometime soon... but it was really good, I miss it.
Never heard of The Man in the High Castle, is it based on the book???
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Post by skankquinn on Aug 20, 2016 4:39:10 GMT
I think I can guess, but which story line? I think despite its flaws, DA did have a nice finale.
TMITHC is indeed based on the book. It's an Amazon original.
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Post by klaine on Aug 20, 2016 4:39:23 GMT
before reading this i didn't know what dead of summer was about. i've been seeing ads on TV for it for a while but i had no clue what the plot was besides, apparently, summertime murders. but i just looked it up and the description makes it sound right up my alley! i might have to start watching it (that, and stranger things, but i don't have a netflix account sadly).
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Post by Lucas Stark on Aug 20, 2016 4:41:51 GMT
I think I can guess, but which story line? TMITHC is indeed based on the book. It's an Amazon original. Anna's rape. It was just so unnecessary, I had to take a break. Awww, I wanna watch that! I started reading the book once, but I wasn't in the right mood, so I had to drop it... but I still find the premise fascination and would love to read it someday. And now I gotta see the show too! |
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Post by Lucas Stark on Aug 20, 2016 4:43:51 GMT
before reading this i didn't know what dead of summer was about. i've been seeing ads on TV for it for a while but i had no clue what the plot was besides, apparently, summertime murders. but i just looked it up and the description makes it sound right up my alley! i might have to start watching it (that, and stranger things, but i don't have a netflix account sadly). (that, and stranger things, but i don't have a netflix account sadly). but i don't have a netflix account  |
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Post by skankquinn on Aug 20, 2016 4:45:32 GMT
Dead of Summer is basically a summer camp series that hearkens back to slasher/supernatural movies from the 80s. I'd liken it to light summer reading (well, as light as you can get with murder and cults). I think you'd enjoy it as long as you aren't expecting a masterpiece, lol.
I can't believe I forgot Stranger Things! It's eight hours well-spent.
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Post by klaine on Aug 20, 2016 4:47:03 GMT
before reading this i didn't know what dead of summer was about. i've been seeing ads on TV for it for a while but i had no clue what the plot was besides, apparently, summertime murders. but i just looked it up and the description makes it sound right up my alley! i might have to start watching it (that, and stranger things, but i don't have a netflix account sadly). (that, and stranger things, but i don't have a netflix account sadly). but i don't have a netflix account i know, it's tragic. </3 but i did have a friend once let me use her netflix to binge watch all of TWD. true bro. |
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Post by klaine on Aug 20, 2016 4:48:15 GMT
Dead of Summer is basically a summer camp series that hearkens back to slasher/supernatural movies from the 80s. I'd liken it to light summer reading (well, as light as you can get with murder and cults). I think you'd enjoy it as long as you aren't expecting a masterpiece, lol. I can't believe I forgot Stranger Things! It's eight hours well-spent. ooooh i already dig it. classic horror is my jam, especially slasher. i'll put it on my list to-watch! |
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Post by skankquinn on Aug 20, 2016 4:48:16 GMT
I think I can guess, but which story line? TMITHC is indeed based on the book. It's an Amazon original. Anna's rape. It was just so unnecessary, I had to take a break. Awww, I wanna watch that! I started reading the book once, but I wasn't in the right mood, so I had to drop it... but I still find the premise fascination and would love to read it someday. And now I gotta see the show too! I had a feeling that was the one you were referring to. I agree with you wholeheartedly and don't blame you at all for taking a break. I haven't read the book, but based on the synopsis on Wikipedia I think that while the general premise of the Axis having won WW2 is the same, there are definitely changes made to the characters and narrative to make it more series-friendly. |
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Post by Lucas Stark on Aug 20, 2016 4:49:50 GMT
i know, it's tragic. </3 but i did have a friend once let me use her netflix to binge watch all of TWD. true bro. That's a real friend right there.  |
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Post by Lucas Stark on Aug 20, 2016 4:52:23 GMT
Anna's rape. It was just so unnecessary, I had to take a break. Awww, I wanna watch that! I started reading the book once, but I wasn't in the right mood, so I had to drop it... but I still find the premise fascination and would love to read it someday. And now I gotta see the show too! I had a feeling that was the one you were referring to. I agree with you wholeheartedly and don't blame you at all for taking a break. I haven't read the book, but based on the synopsis on Wikipedia I think that while the general premise of the Axis having won WW2 is the same, there are definitely changes made to the characters and narrative to make it more series-friendly. It's been months, though, so I SHOULD get back to watching it... I will soon.  That's probably for the better. When I started the book, the premise was good, but I couldn't get into the character at all. And it was pages and pages and pages of something so boring, I dropped it. I have a feeling the series might be more interesting... |
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Post by skankquinn on Aug 20, 2016 4:53:35 GMT
i know, it's tragic. </3 but i did have a friend once let me use her netflix to binge watch all of TWD. true bro. I don't have Netflix either so I use... alternative venues  . lol, did you read about how Netflix wants to go after people for sharing their accounts? |
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Post by Lucas Stark on Aug 20, 2016 4:55:41 GMT
i know, it's tragic. </3 but i did have a friend once let me use her netflix to binge watch all of TWD. true bro. I don't have Netflix either so I use... alternative venues . lol, did you read about how Netflix wants to go after people for sharing their accounts? I have to use alternative venues for many things, so... I hear ya. |
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Post by klaine on Aug 20, 2016 4:55:54 GMT
i know, it's tragic. </3 but i did have a friend once let me use her netflix to binge watch all of TWD. true bro. I don't have Netflix either so I use... alternative venues . lol, did you read about how Netflix wants to go after people for sharing their accounts? okay same on rare occasions when i'm REALLY desperate and not afraid of viruses.that's... why. what are they gonna do, ban people who watch netflix on the same account while together in person? because that's the equivalent of sharing accounts. dumb rule to have in place. |
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