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Post by drtrey3 on Feb 5, 2015 23:20:16 GMT -5
Here is the link to the show's web page: www.starz.com/originals/themissingThe show is an intense crime drama with a BBC feel. It is set in England in France, in the present and 2006 when a couple's 5 year old son was abducted. The writing, acting, and cinematography are excellent! And every now and then you subwoofer will kick up some dust. The best TV we are watching since Game of Thrones is on a break. Trey |
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Post by LuisV on Feb 6, 2015 7:11:53 GMT -5
It's a great series for sure and as of the last 6 months or so, the wife and I have been preferring these BBC based or adaptation type series over regular prime time TV shows. This one is based off the original BBC series called Broadchurch and it's funny to see that the male detective is cast within both series. Another good one to watch is The Fall starring Gillian Anderson and Jaime Dornan.
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Post by drtrey3 on Feb 6, 2015 10:53:16 GMT -5
We have not seen Broadchurch yet, but it is on our list. We did watch the American adaptation Grace Point and enjoyed that a lot. The Fall sounds great, thanks for the tip! Also, we watched a BBC series shot and set in Sweden called Wallander. It stars Kenneth Branagh, and he is wonderful in it. Not a cheery series by any stretch though.
Trey
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Post by LuisV on Feb 6, 2015 12:08:08 GMT -5
I'll look into Wallander... thanks for sharing. The White Queen, also BBC, is pretty good and Black Sails (both on Starz) is somewhat entertaining.
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Post by drtrey3 on Feb 6, 2015 12:11:24 GMT -5
I had thought about Black Sails, sounds like our families have similar taste, thanks for all the good suggestions!
Trey
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Post by LuisV on Feb 10, 2015 17:58:56 GMT -5
My pleasure... We're just tired of all of the reality shows and not so funny sitcoms that are on prime time these days.
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Post by Loop 7 on Feb 10, 2015 18:51:30 GMT -5
I have to agree on "The Fall" and now I absolutely must see "The Missing" as well. Has anyone seen "Happy Valley?" It's currently on Netflix. I found it extremely good.  |
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Post by LuisV on Feb 10, 2015 19:47:19 GMT -5
Haven't watched it yet, but it's on my list. I'll check it out for sure...
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Post by drtrey3 on Feb 11, 2015 10:14:20 GMT -5
The poster for Happy Valley looks killer!
My wife and I finished up the first season of The Missing last night and it was really great tv. The acting is top notch and the story is wonderful and complex. One thing I really appreciated is how well the portrayed the perverts. Pedophiles have this mix of sneaky/slimy and self loathing while being huge liars that they caught perfectly. Great cinematography, and setting most of the events in France added richness. The best tv I have watched since the Wallander series and Game of Thrones. When I get back from vacation my wife and I will look into the recommendations offered here.
Trey
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Post by LuisV on Feb 13, 2015 8:55:37 GMT -5
We finished Happy Valley last night, was rather enjoyable. Looking forward to Season 2.
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Post by autiger on Feb 14, 2015 8:43:34 GMT -5
Broadchurch was great as was Wallander. A couple of other very good series Luther, Foyle's War, Jack Taylor, Crossing Lines, Salamander, The State Within and George Gently
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Post by flatpicker on Feb 14, 2015 9:31:18 GMT -5
Broadchurch was great as was Wallander. A couple of other very good series Luther, Foyle's War, Jack Taylor, Crossing Lines, Salamander, The State Within and George Gently Big thumbs up on Foyle's War and George Gently.... also Single-Handed (set in Ireland), Kavanagh QC, Hamish McBeth... (I've got to check out some of these others you mention) |
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Post by LuisV on Feb 15, 2015 21:26:47 GMT -5
Wife and I watched the first few episodes of Wallander... we're hooked for sure.  Thanks drtrey3. |
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Post by autiger on Feb 15, 2015 22:11:44 GMT -5
Wife and I watched the first few episodes of Wallander... we're hooked for sure. Thanks drtrey3. there is an english version and a swedish version. The english is good the swedish is best. Enjoy both |
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Post by LuisV on Feb 15, 2015 22:18:50 GMT -5
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Post by autiger on Feb 16, 2015 17:29:33 GMT -5
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Post by LuisV on Feb 16, 2015 17:59:24 GMT -5
Added to my list. |
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Post by LuisV on Feb 17, 2015 17:45:03 GMT -5
Broadchurch was great as was Wallander. A couple of other very good series Luther, Foyle's War, Jack Taylor, Crossing Lines, Salamander, The State Within and George Gently Wife and I tried Luther last night... another great recommendation! Thanks! Added the rest to my list... |
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Post by LuisV on Feb 17, 2015 17:47:55 GMT -5
Am I missing any, or is this the full list thus far:
Black Sails
Broadchurch
Crossing Lines
Foyle's War
George Gently
Grace Point
Hamish McBeth
Happy Valley
Jack Taylor
Kavanagh QC
Luther
Salamander
Single-Handed
The Fall
The Missing
The State Within
Wallander (BBC & Swedish)
White Queen
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Thanks drtrey3.