What are you watching at the moment

[hujsh]

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I hate commercial TV but have been all in on AU Survivor it's whole run and after dabbling in the British version have loved this season of Taskmaster.

Survivor is having an amazing season, it's always great when all the big players do cool stuff but no one of consequence goes home, which is exactly what has happened this season. It's a pretty loaded final group and only really Matt has yet to prove his credentials as a player (Gerry too I guess but different boat). That episode where George snookered Simon may have been the best TV commercial Australia has produced.

Taskmaster has been great. It helps that the cast is so likeable (I too have similar issues with Julia but she has been good), Luke and Danielle are two comedians I went and saw in their first MICF's (Luke was literally in a 10 person room under the stairs), and I'm a big fan of Cashman, and like Nina's online work. I've found the UK version enjoyable but this AU version is genuinely and consistently proper fun and funny.

Other than that, am still slowly working my way through the 4th season of Line of Duty (we don't tend to binge watch stuff so despite it being one of our favourite shows we probably only do a season every 8 months or so). Outstanding show. South Park also getting a run as we haven't seen a lot of it.

Any particular season? Or just new episodes?

[Grantysghost]

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I'm watching TLoU too - and also watching the Korean one All of Us are Dead. I have to say I vastly prefer the latter! Maybe I've watched too many US zombie films but I'm finding the human-on-human brutality, and the cliched focus on midwestern libertarianism really draining, especially the "the state is bad" theme. TBH while episode 3 was a high point, and while Bella Ramsey is an exceptional actress, I'm just bored most of the time in TLoU. It's too predictable.

The Koreans, on the other hand, have injected a bit of fresh blood into the genre, with ever so slightly more complex (and post-COVID) takes on the state's response to a zombie outbreak. It has a few moves that I can't stand (ep 11 was a bit galling) and it makes a few sacrifices in verisimilitude for plot (which is very K-drama), but overall entertaining and engaging, and fresh.

The LOU story is from 2013 or something so it might feel a little dated due to that. Love your post, yes I looked up verisimilitude and I will take a look at All of Us are Dead ta.

[soupman]

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Any particular season? Or just new episodes?

12 atm.

[Axe Man]

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A good article on the show. Obviously spoilers contained within if you aren't up to date with the last episode.

The Last of Us Does Something No Other Post-Apocalyptic Show Does

Other shows wrestle with doing the right thing. The Last of Us knows there’s no contest.

[Bornadog]

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A good article on the show. Obviously spoilers contained within if you aren't up to date with the last episode.

The Last of Us Does Something No Other Post-Apocalyptic Show Does

Other shows wrestle with doing the right thing. The Last of Us knows there’s no contest.

Good summary

[chef]

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Really enjoying Carnival Row. Its a bit weird at times but pretty slick in production.

[EasternWest]

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Really enjoying Carnival Row. Its a bit weird at times but pretty slick in production.

I saw season 1 and enjoyed it. Will definitely watch watch season 2.

[Bornadog]

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Ted Lasso season 3

Have also been watching Liaison on Apple TV +

[jeemak]

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The Last of Us season finale had a first person shooter vibe to it that I reckon gamers would have loved.

Overall the series was pretty good, but had too much character background moonlighting as character development for my liking.

[Bornadog]

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The Last of Us season finale had a first person shooter vibe to it that I reckon gamers would have loved.

Overall the series was pretty good, but had too much character background moonlighting as character development for my liking.

I think it ended about right.

Season 2 apparently on the way

[ledge]

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I hear Tarantino has been in touch with Mr inbetween recently about his next adventure. Apparently Mr inbetween is now getting huge wraps overseas (as it should )

[Happy Days]

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Finally started watching Oz. It’s probably lost some of its shock value now and it really lacks the polish and sophistication of the HBO shows that come after it but wow do they pack a whole lot of living into an hour.

[Grantysghost]

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The Last of Us season finale had a first person shooter vibe to it that I reckon gamers would have loved.

Overall the series was pretty good, but had too much character background moonlighting as character development for my liking.

Being a massive nerd I just played both games, the story was pretty well nailed.

I had more omg/chills moments playing the games than I did with the show.

My feeling is it lacked something and didn't translate across that well, the best I could come up with was contrast.

Eg in that last episode you have the biggest and hardest infected fight of the game just before the end.
So you're so heightened it's crazy so when it slows for the story you really absorb the feels.

As good an adaption you'll see though.

[azabob]

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Finally started watching Oz. It’s probably lost some of its shock value now and it really lacks the polish and sophistication of the HBO shows that come after it but wow do they pack a whole lot of living into an hour.

What platform are you watching it on?

[Axe Man]

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I think it ended about right.

Season 2 apparently on the way

Obviously there are varied opinions on the show but overall it has been exceptionally well received from both those who have played the game and non-gamers.

Talk that the second part of the game will be split over 2 seasons.