Netflix Recommendations Thread 3.0

ShamoBuc · 14-10-2021 10:00pm

Maid. Kinda depressing but still watchable nonetheless.

TICKLE_ME_ELMO · 14-10-2021 10:27pm

I've 2 eps left of Maid and I'm genuinely surprised by how much its drawn me in. At the start I just thought it was fine and it even seemed kind of low stakes, especially considering it starts with a woman leaving an abusive relationship, but at some point over the 8 eps I've watched its just done a number on me. There's some really interesting writing choices, like every time I expect it to fall into one of the tropes associated with the subject matter it sidesteps it and does something else and while it's not particularly difficult to watch compared to other things with similar themes, it still packs some emotional punches. I'm most shocked by Andie MacDowell, she can actually act, who knew?!

Charlie19 · 14-10-2021 10:30pm

I watched Chessnut Man dubbed rather than subtitles and found it almost perfect because of a couple dodgy accents but the main characters were all matched up very well.

Excellent series all the same with a chilling conclusion.

rekluse · 14-10-2021 10:54pm

Nowhere to run - up on netflix, some vintage van damme early 90s cheese ; but was slightly disappointed as I thought it was gonna be 'hard target'. Still worth a go tho

gmisk · 14-10-2021 10:58pm

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It's seriously addictive, it crams a lot into last couple episodes!

S.M.B. · 14-10-2021 10:59pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118021468#Comment_118021468

Completely agree, I feel like the middle third of the season is as compelling as any previous Netflix original. Did Qualley's performance grow on you in the end?

Margot Robbie and partner's Lucky Chap production company are also well and truly on my radar off the back of this and Promising Young Woman.

TICKLE_ME_ELMO · 14-10-2021 11:37pm

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Yeah, Lucky Chap's first production was I, Tonya. They did Birds of Prey too, which I enjoyed. Their next 3 projects are Greta Gerwig's Barbie film, an adaptation of My Year of Rest and Relaxation directed by Yorgos Lanthimos, and then a Tank Girl reboot. Quite an interesting slate of films.

And yeah, Qualley's performance has grown on me. What bothered me at the start was she seemed a bit blank and unexpressive at times, but I did allow for the story that was being told that it could possibly be a choice she was making and I think as the episodes went on it seems like that was the case. Again you kind of expect a story like this to go a certain way and for there to be certain big dramatic or emotional moments, the awards season clips kind of thing, but everything about Maid feels like it's very grounded in reality, and Qualley's performance I think fits very well with that. I think if you compare it to something like Mare of Easttown which felt like a complete vanity project for Kate Winslet, and her performance reflected that, then Maid and Qualley (and everyone else) feels like the complete opposite end of the scale.

All that said.... I've never seen Qualley in anything else, so maybe her acting is like that all the time and I'm talking complete shite. Who knows.

15-10-2021 7:13am

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This is a really fantastic show. Simple but incredibly compelling drama.

Man Vs ManUre · 15-10-2021 11:32am

Squid Game is ok but probably a bit tame if you are a fan of Battle Royale from about 20 years ago.

peteeeed · 15-10-2021 1:54pm

You Seasons 3 - A dangerously charming, intensely obsessive young man goes to extreme measures to insert himself into the lives of those he is transfixed by.

Little Things Seasons 4 - A cohabiting couple in their 20s navigate the ups and downs of work, modern-day relationships and finding themselves in contemporary Mumba

What Happens in Vegas (2008) After a night of heavy partying in Vegas, two strangers wake up to realize, much to their displeasure, that they've gotten married

Spider-Man 3 (2007) - The seemingly invincible Spider-Man goes up against an all-new crop of villains in the third installment of the blockbuster adventure series

Gone - In search of a better life as a boxer, Ani leaves his family in Nigeria for New York. After years of turmoil, he returns to find his old life changed.

The Forgotten Battle (Dutch) - During WWII's crucial Battle of the Scheldt, the lives of a glider pilot, a Nazi soldier and a reluctant Resistance recruit tragically intersect

My Name Season 1 (Korean) Following her father's murder, a revenge-driven woman puts her trust in a powerful crime boss -- and enters the police force under his direction..

The Trip (Norwegian) - Eager to end their marriage by murdering each other, a husband and wife head to a remote cabin -- but soon find themselves facing an even bigger threat.

The Four of Us (German) - After their partner swap experiment takes a turn, four friends arrive at a remote beach hut to face the fallout and purge themselves of deeper truths

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peteeeed · 16-10-2021 1:34pm

Misfit: The Series Season 1 (Dutch) - The Misfits are in for a wild year as they prepare a school musical. But when the strict new headmaster bans the show, it's up to Julia to save the day.

Luce - A disturbing discovery upends the seemingly idyllic home life of an all-star student-athlete and his adoptive parents.

Last Christmas - Despite working as an elf, Kate doesn't believe in the magic of Christmas. Everything changes when she meets Tom, who brings faith back into her life

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TICKLE_ME_ELMO · 16-10-2021 1:46pm

I really liked Last Christmas. The trailer completely ruined the "twist" so the first time I watched it I was kind of distracted looking for all the obvious things, but I watched it again at home last year and enjoyed it a lot more. Emilia Clarke is very charming in the lead and Henry Golding should 100% be James Bond. Maybe keep it for nearer Christmas but it's definitely a new seasonal fave for me.

Need a Username · 16-10-2021 6:18pm

Did The Rain end or was it cancelled?

Irish Aris · 16-10-2021 6:27pm

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If you refer to the Danish TV series, I seem to recall that Season 3 was meant to be the last.

Need a Username · 16-10-2021 6:52pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118029701#Comment_118029701

Yes that is the one. Thank you.

Fysh · 16-10-2021 7:20pm

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The third series was apparently released last year, which was the final one.

16-10-2021 9:01pm

Just finished the Chestnut man. Superb. 👌

gmisk · 16-10-2021 9:06pm

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Brilliant wasn't it, I am going to give a show called deadwind a go next.

billyhead · 16-10-2021 9:09pm

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You should watch the bridge next if you haven't already.

whatawaster81 · 16-10-2021 9:11pm

Really enjoyed National Treasure. Robbie Coltrane stars a TV personality who gets accused of historical sex abuse. The acting is fantastic. He's utterly dislikeable and completely charismatic at the same time. So is Julie Walters who is also brilliant as the wife. It's only 4 episodes and kept me engrossed right to the ending.

16-10-2021 9:14pm

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I actually watched around five episodes of deadwind a while back and then left it.

It wasn't that I wasn't impressed with it, I was, but whether it was the pace of it or what I'm not sure but I ended up dropping it after around five episodes.

I still probably would recommend it and maybe you'll have more patience than me and it'll be worth it in the end. 👍

16-10-2021 9:15pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118030379#Comment_118030379

Nice one cheers 👍 will check it out.

Need a Username · 16-10-2021 9:57pm

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yes I knew the third season was the last but I wanted to know if it had been written to be last and that the story was finished and got cancelled m.

archfi · 16-10-2021 11:06pm

I'm really glad loads of people have enjoyed The Chestnut Man. Just a thoroughly enjoyable show.

Masala · 17-10-2021 12:14am

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I can’t find it anywhere.... is it still on Netflix OR prime??

billyhead · 17-10-2021 8:28am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118031035#Comment_118031035

It was on Netflix previously. They may have removed it

Need a Username · 17-10-2021 11:23am

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I’m pretty sure The Bridge is on the BBC iPlayer.

and it is indeed excellent.

Don’t confuse it with the US remake.

TICKLE_ME_ELMO · 17-10-2021 11:51am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118031765#Comment_118031765

Wasn't there a French/British remake too?

secondrowgal · 17-10-2021 12:20pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118031836#Comment_118031836

Yes, The Tunnel. Wasn't bad either to be fair.

peteeeed · 17-10-2021 1:15pm

Estocolmo (Spanish) - At a party, charming Él and reluctant Ella agree to a nighttime ramble through the city and embark on a journey that changes the arc of their lives.

Our Nature - Shot over two years, this documentary delves into the earth's natural wonders -- from big cats prowling the tall grass to eels lurking in the reef.

Punk in London - Relive the good, the bad and the anarchic of Britain's punk scene with this raw documentary featuring performances by X-Ray Spex, the Clash and more.

Gold Stars: The Story of the FIFA World Cup Tournaments - A collection of archival footage celebrates the soccer icons behind the most memorable matches in the decades-long history of the FIFA World Cup.

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