What did you watch on Netflix/Hulu/other streaming sites?

[Orema]

Originally Posted by charley

There is this new "comedy" show made by some guy called "Sacha Baron Cohen" who I had never really seen before on air, although I had seen his name bandied about. It's called "Who Is America?" and airs on Showtime. I was able to watch about the 1st 7 minutes of the 28 minute show, when I just couldn't take it anymore. I can't think of a word worse than disgust and, in some sense, the show exemplifies a kind of bizarre "perversity of humour" for me. It is very rare that I would have to stop watching a show (unless it was so boring as to be inane), as there are very few things that I might have a reaction to, but this show wins hands down. Baron himself plays characters who are the very worst of the worst of stereotypes, all the while having selected the most stereotypical of interviewees. I didn't find it funny, actually finding it to be inane and crass! And I don't know what on earth I could say apart from that. I don't even feel like posting a YouTube trailer for it.

I saw the first episode and loved it. Yes, it's inane and crass, and it's spot on.

I'm still snickering at the NRA representative who seriously agreed with Sasha Cohen that two-year olds should not get guns because of the "terrible twos."

Cohen showed these idiots for who they truly are and I'm looking forward to the next episode.

Different strokes and all that jazz ...

[charley]

Originally Posted by Orema

I saw the first episode and loved it. Yes, it's inane and crass, and it's spot on.

I'm still snickering at the NRA representative who seriously agreed with Sasha Cohen that two-year olds should not get guns because of the "terrible twos."

Cohen showed these idiots for who they truly are and I'm looking forward to the next episode.

Different strokes and all that jazz ...

Thanks for inputting your viewpoint, I was curious to know what others thought about the show - especially Americans, I appreciate any and all comments btw.

[cinnamongrrl]

We watched a few episodes of Luther on Netflix....then watched a few more. It's a very good show. Lots of.forensic psychology, though I'm not sure how accurate the information is.

[cinnamongrrl]

I watched Gone Baby Gone while my honey was out, then told him he needed to watch it when we got into bed.

I fell asleep half way (ok quarter way) through and his eyes were glued. Great movie! Definitely unfolds..

[Lyte]

Last weekend I finally caved and started watching The Handmaid's Tale. OMG ... how depressing! Yes, it's very well made and very well acted... but still ... with all that's going on in this country now... damn!!

[VintageFemme]

Originally Posted by Lyte

Last weekend I finally caved and started watching The Handmaid's Tale. OMG ... how depressing! Yes, it's very well made and very well acted... but still ... with all that's going on in this country now... damn!!

I did the same thing not too long ago and had the same reaction. I got through three or four episodes and that was all I could handle. It was extremely well acted and written but in today's political climate, it's all just too real. I remember seeing the original so long ago and it seeming very surreal and science fiction like, but not so much this time around.


The last excellent show I watched, besides the new season of OITNB was Killing Eve. Wow, that was the best thing I've seen in a very long time. I highly recommend it.

[ProfPacker]

I felt the same way about The Handmaid's Tale. Killing Eve was amazing. Sandra Oh deserves the award. Top of the Lake both seasons. I liked the
Split. There are many other British and Australian show. I wish I hadn't seen Rake it's either netflix or amazon. great. The Split was on Sundance. Also on Sundance is a fantastic show written and performed by deaf actors, it has a gay theme as well. Really excellent. It's late, all I can think of now.

[Lyte]

I made the very serious mistake of binging the first season Saturday! I kept expecting it to turn around! I got really WTF?!? I needed an emotional palette cleanser so I watched the entire 15th season of Family Guy!

Honestly? I would not recommend it to anyone in the community at the present time. It's a real downer!

I'll look into this Killing Eve you speak of. It better not bum me out!

Originally Posted by VintageFemme

I did the same thing not too long ago and had the same reaction. I got through three or four episodes and that was all I could handle. It was extremely well acted and written but in today's political climate, it's all just too real. I remember seeing the original so long ago and it seeming very surreal and science fiction like, but not so much this time around.

The last excellent show I watched, besides the new season of OITNB was Killing Eve. Wow, that was the best thing I've seen in a very long time. I highly recommend it.

[candy_coated_bitch]

I just watched the first four episodes of Castle Rock and am finding it intriguing indeed...

I can't help but love The Handmaid's Tale despite how scary it is. It has its moments of triumph though!

Started the new season of OITNB but I watch that with Jedi and she's not as much of a binger as I am.

[cinnamongrrl]

On Amazon Prime (via the Masterpiece channel) I’m watching Victoria.

I am currently binge watching Lore about legendary things and how they came to be.

[cricket26]

Originally Posted by 2qt

Just started watching the 1st season of Glow.... A friend told me it was hilarious..... I'm holding skeptical at the moment....

there is a documentary on netflix about the original GLOW its called "GLOW the story of the gorgeous ladies of wrestling"

after watching the documentary it makes the series a little more interesting to watch

[cricket26]

Originally Posted by RebelDyke

Lost in Space...although the new Dr Smith version is really kinda scary and hits a little toooooooo close to home atm.

But then sense8 was no less than amazing. Also Penny Dreadful (was sad to see that end)....and trying to get back into Sherlock Holmes and 13 reasons why

i found the original lost on space on hulu...including the original pilot from the 60s

[socialjustice_fsu]

I recently finished watching this series. My feelings certainly ran the spectrum. I recognized some parallels to our own political climate. It is very troublesome. Women as property? Gays openly persecuted? A very definable caste system? The rise of fanatical evangelicals? It’s way too similar. It could happen. It’s not that implausible, do you think? I could only watch one or two episodes at a time. Some scenes made me physically ill. I believe it’s one of Catherine Moss’ shining performances. At some point I will watch it again to discover a deeper level of symbolism. This is not the series to binge watch, either. After 3 or 4 episodes I started watching the rest during the daylight as I found taking a walk to our neighborhood park helped me shake off my feelings. Some of the scenes will always haunt me.

[girl_dee]

Originally Posted by socialjustice_fsu

I recently finished watching this series. My feelings certainly ran the spectrum. I recognized some parallels to our own political climate. It is very troublesome. Women as property? Gays openly persecuted? A very definable caste system? The rise of fanatical evangelicals? It’s way too similar. It could happen. It’s not that implausible, do you think? I could only watch one or two episodes at a time. Some scenes made me physically ill. I believe it’s one of Catherine Moss’ shining performances. At some point I will watch it again to discover a deeper level of symbolism. This is not the series to binge watch, either. After 3 or 4 episodes I started watching the rest during the daylight as I found taking a walk to our neighborhood park helped me shake off my feelings. Some of the scenes will always haunt me.

I watched the first two episodes of this new season, and i stopped. I found it a bit too dark for even me.

Maybe I will try again one day.

[cinnamongrrl]

I started a trial of HBO now. I told my honey he MUST see Big Little Lies...

Meanwhile, I’m watching Olive Kittredge. Loving it thus far.

[Medusa]

I can't bring myself to start the second season "The Handmaid's Tale" or "Orange is the New Black".

Instead? I will be binge-watching the remaining second season of "Anne with an 'E'" (because I need some sweet stuff in my head right now!)

[Kätzchen]

I am still house and pet sitting today; but while at my sister-in-law's house I didn't find much to watch on Cable TV. The other day I binge watched Law & Order SUV series tee-vee shows, so I dunno. I might go to an video store or an store that sells video collections, just to see if I can find an Law & Order series set to buy. That way I can binge watch episodes on my notebook, when I want to.


But for sure, when Big Little Lies airs its second season (right after the new year begins???), I know my sister-in-law will DVR the new season, so I can watch it next time I go over to help out the family.

[homoe]

The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society


Based on the book of the same name. We enjoyed it very much check it out

[Lyte]

HANDMAID TALE... bit of a spoiler to follow...

socialjustice_fsu … agreed, it's not for binging!

Medusa … I hear ya! The first season is depressing as hell. I pushed through and got to the second season. It's in the first or second episode of the second season that she finally escapes. I've not watched beyond that because I started watching FARGO but I will go back to it. Maybe with our heroine free the show becomes more uplifting?? lol

Originally Posted by Medusa

I can't bring myself to start the second season "The Handmaid's Tale" or "Orange is the New Black".

Instead? I will be binge-watching the remaining second season of "Anne with an 'E'" (because I need some sweet stuff in my head right now!)

[Breathless]

Originally Posted by cinnamongrrl

I watched Gone Baby Gone while my honey was out, then told him he needed to watch it when we got into bed.

I fell asleep half way (ok quarter way) through and his eyes were glued. Great movie! Definitely unfolds..

Grrr.. thinking.. hmm that sounds good! and.. not available in Canadian Netflix..
That being said.. the newest season of Outlander is available.. bring on a binge