getthegat Posted January 11, 2018 Report Share Posted January 11, 2018 So has anyone been watching The Tunnel series on Sky Atlantic? English and French detectives; querky mix of characters that each have issues and come across some challenges with the people who cross their paths, be it criminal or otherwise. I won't do any spoilers, but it's well worth a look and this final series was a real roller coaster of emotions. Bit different from your average cops and robbers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powler Posted January 12, 2018 Report Share Posted January 12, 2018 9 hours ago, getthegat said: So has anyone been watching The Tunnel series on Sky Atlantic? English and French detectives; querky mix of characters that each have issues and come across some challenges with the people who cross their paths, be it criminal or otherwise. I won't do any spoilers, but it's well worth a look and this final series was a real roller coaster of emotions. Bit different from your average cops and robbers. Yer watched them all, defo second gettheat recommendation. Mick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollieollie Posted January 12, 2018 Report Share Posted January 12, 2018 Yes watched them all as well, excellent television, hoping for more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pigeon Shredder. Posted January 12, 2018 Report Share Posted January 12, 2018 Yes good series. How about Spiral on BBC4 ?, another one to get into if you enjoy French drama series. And then of course McMafia on BBC1. Both on iplayer if you have missed them. You can see l'm retired, and if it's to wet to shoot it's net surfing or tv. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phaedra1106 Posted January 12, 2018 Report Share Posted January 12, 2018 Do yourself a favour and find the original series "Broen" or "The Bridge" it was copied from, much better by far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted January 12, 2018 Report Share Posted January 12, 2018 2 hours ago, Pigeon Shredder. said: Yes good series. How about Spiral on BBC4 ?, another one to get into if you enjoy French drama series. And then of course McMafia on BBC1. Both on iplayer if you have missed them. You can see l'm retired, and if it's to wet to shoot it's net surfing or tv. hello, avid watcher of spiril, have seen every series Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pigeon Shredder. Posted January 12, 2018 Report Share Posted January 12, 2018 44 minutes ago, oldypigeonpopper said: hello, avid watcher of spiril, have seen every series 44 minutes ago, oldypigeonpopper said: hello, avid watcher of spiril, have seen every series No, but l shall be very soon as my son is downloading the whole lot onto Plex for me. Feet up for a few day's when the weathers rough. Yourself OPP have you been viewing them since they came out in 2005/6. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricko Posted January 12, 2018 Report Share Posted January 12, 2018 The Bridge was excellent, well worth watching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getthegat Posted January 12, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2018 Not heard of Broen but will look it and Spiral up. Can't see any more Tunnel being made, never be the same without Elise, what a character, so well played/acted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pigeon Shredder. Posted January 12, 2018 Report Share Posted January 12, 2018 Have now got 52 episodes of Spiral to work through on Plex, could be a long night! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted January 12, 2018 Report Share Posted January 12, 2018 4 hours ago, phaedra1106 said: Do yourself a favour and find the original series "Broen" or "The Bridge" it was copied from, much better by far. Indeed it is. Spiral is also good and gritty Not convinced by McMafia it seems like style over substance so far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted January 12, 2018 Report Share Posted January 12, 2018 2 hours ago, Pigeon Shredder. said: No, but l shall be very soon as my son is downloading the whole lot onto Plex for me. Feet up for a few day's when the weathers rough. Yourself OPP have you been viewing them since they came out in 2005/6. hello, yes i have watched all the series as many other very good dramas like the bridge, the swedish detective? and most from walter presents, while there have been some very good british dramas i still prefer those like spiril, hope you enjoy to pidgeon shredder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun4860 Posted January 12, 2018 Report Share Posted January 12, 2018 40 minutes ago, Dunkield said: Not convinced by McMafia it seems like style over substance so far It's a strange one but for now I'm sticking with it, Still can't figure out why it's called McMafia though, I thought it may have been like a Scottish type mafia thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amateur Posted January 13, 2018 Report Share Posted January 13, 2018 12 hours ago, shaun4860 said: Still can't figure out why it's called McMafia though, I thought it may have been like a Scottish type mafia thing As explained by one of the characters in an early scene, the Russian mafia operates all over the world as a sort of similar franchise to McDonalds hamburger joints - can't quite see the analogy myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun4860 Posted January 13, 2018 Report Share Posted January 13, 2018 7 hours ago, amateur said: As explained by one of the characters in an early scene, the Russian mafia operates all over the world as a sort of similar franchise to McDonalds hamburger joints - can't quite see the analogy myself. Just doesn't make sense..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollieollie Posted January 13, 2018 Report Share Posted January 13, 2018 While we’re throwing them out there, I enjoyed ‘Hinterland’ on bbc Wales I believe. Anyone seen it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted January 13, 2018 Report Share Posted January 13, 2018 3 minutes ago, Ollieollie said: While we’re throwing them out there, I enjoyed ‘Hinterland’ on bbc Wales I believe. Anyone seen it? hello, yes i watched this Ollieollie, today my dear son came and put me on Netflix, now i can catch up on what some PW members have recommended, and being there are so many repeats on TV have some good films to, cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getthegat Posted January 14, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2018 Also, going off at a slight tangent, anyone started on this new series Dark Sun? Seems quite good so far. Threw up a question for me and the missus; what what you do if we knew for certain there was only 5 years left before earth's extinction? Could we go and visit all those bucket list sites, or would there be no planes, no fuel, no food etc because nobody would bother to work anymore? Would the world fall into anarchy? Keep plenty of ammo stored guys? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longchalk Posted January 14, 2018 Report Share Posted January 14, 2018 Massive fan of both Spiral and The bridge. But you really need to start with series one if you can, due to the characterisation. Particularly with Sprial. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pigeon Shredder. Posted January 14, 2018 Report Share Posted January 14, 2018 As l had a busy schedule yesterday, not, l watched seasons 1 and 2 of Spiral, by god it's toxic sitting down to a recommended series's. Have OPP to blame for that, top man. Today l'm going Clay Shooting, and then maybe season 3 might get a viewing when l get back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted January 14, 2018 Report Share Posted January 14, 2018 (edited) 46 minutes ago, Longchalk said: Massive fan of both Spiral and The bridge. But you really need to start with series one if you can, due to the characterisation. Particularly with Sprial. hello, please note the BRIDGE final series is on in 2018 on BBC2, ( MAYBE JANUARY ) i have not seen anything to say when but i will most certainly be watching. i would say it has been one of the Best DRAMAS on TV, 36 minutes ago, Pigeon Shredder. said: As l had a busy schedule yesterday, not, l watched seasons 1 and 2 of Spiral, by god it's toxic sitting down to a recommended series's. Have OPP to blame for that, top man. Today l'm going Clay Shooting, and then maybe season 3 might get a viewing when l get back! hello, sorry about that , PS good luck clay shooting, Edited January 14, 2018 by oldypigeonpopper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted January 15, 2018 Report Share Posted January 15, 2018 Just watched both of this weekends Spirals then McMafia. It is almost unfair to make a comparison, one is real life, warts and all, the other is a visit to the waxworks, got to be the most wooden acting ever, surely? Still no mention of Death in Paradise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick miller Posted January 15, 2018 Report Share Posted January 15, 2018 In my humble opinion, what a load of old balls.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getthegat Posted January 16, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2018 It's not real!? Just semi brain out entertainment. Life's stressful enough. Personally I need some escapism. Prefer to be out shooting though of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted January 18, 2018 Report Share Posted January 18, 2018 On 14/01/2018 at 10:47, oldypigeonpopper said: hello, please note the BRIDGE final series is on in 2018 on BBC2, ( MAYBE JANUARY ) i have not seen anything to say when but i will most certainly be watching. i would say it has been one of the Best DRAMAS on TV, note another good drama from walter presents, this friday 9 pm on MORE 4 ARTIC MURDER hello, sorry about that , PS good luck clay shooting, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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