Netflix Instant Watch Recommendations

Carpet_pissr · Post by **Carpet_pissr** » Fri Sep 15, 2017 1:41 pm

DudeBro, three of my favorite comedy series are: Arrested Development, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia and Flight of the Conchords. Bring the absurdity.

Edit: add Community to that list

PLW · Post by **PLW** » Mon Sep 18, 2017 10:38 am

I can heartily recommend American Vandal. It's a faux- True Crime documentary, and it's amazing. I watched the whole thing in two binges.

Skinypupy · Post by **Skinypupy** » Tue Oct 03, 2017 9:27 am

I finished watching "Norsemen" last night, which is an absolutely hilarious spoof on "Vikings" produced in Norway. So much funny packed into 6 episodes, highly recommended.

stessier · Post by **stessier** » Tue Oct 03, 2017 9:42 am

I just finished the first season of The Good Place. I highly recommend it. Disclaimer - I have a thing for Kristen Bell, but she's really good in this role. Ted Danson is just awesome and the rest of the cast mesh well.

hepcat · Post by **hepcat** » Tue Oct 03, 2017 9:47 am

Skinypupy wrote:I finished watching "Norsemen" last night, which is an absolutely hilarious spoof on "Vikings" produced in Norway. So much funny packed into 6 episodes, highly recommended.

whoa...i saw the listing for that but didn't realize it was a comedy. I just figured it was an attempt to capitalize on the popularity of Vikings. I need to check it out now.

YellowKing · Post by **YellowKing** » Tue Oct 03, 2017 10:15 am

Watched GERALD'S GAME last night.

I was curious as to how they would adapt this one, since the novel takes place mainly in the main character's head. However, they pulled it off pretty well. Some really creepy sequences. This was a tough one to pull off given the fact that most of the book takes place in the lead character's head and the sexual abuse themes.

Mike Flanagan's films seem to always be entertaining for me but fall *just* short of truly being great, and I think this fits the pattern.

Skinypupy · Post by **Skinypupy** » Tue Oct 03, 2017 12:23 pm

hepcat wrote:
Skinypupy wrote:I finished watching "Norsemen" last night, which is an absolutely hilarious spoof on "Vikings" produced in Norway. So much funny packed into 6 episodes, highly recommended.
whoa...i saw the listing for that but didn't realize it was a comedy. I just figured it was an attempt to capitalize on the popularity of Vikings. I need to check it out now.

Fwiw, the first episode is probably the worst one. It really gets rolling after that though.

Torfish · Post by **Torfish** » Fri Oct 06, 2017 12:28 pm

I watched Gerald's Game last weekend. I agree with Yellowking, it's good but not great. Fast moving story makes it good. I would like to see more movies from Netflix.

I'm currently watching Ozark based on reading about it here. Thanks OO! I'm really enjoying it a lot. I have two episodes to go, but it's probably in my top five favorite Netflix originals. Really well made, good story writing, love the castings (great fit for their roles), and well acted. I doubt my wife will enjoy it, but she is going to give it a try because I keep talking about it. I really hope they continue this one!

Carpet_pissr · Post by **Carpet_pissr** » Fri Oct 06, 2017 2:08 pm

They already have. Season 2 has already been green lit.

Rumpy · Post by **Rumpy** » Fri Oct 06, 2017 2:38 pm

Here are two different kind of recommendations:

Jack Whitehall: Travels with my Father. He's an English comedian, and he brings along his father on a trip of Asia. Thing is, his father stubborn and unable to experience new things, the results which lead to funny situations.

Paul Hollywood's Big Continental Roadtrip: He's a chef and racecar driver, traveling Europe with a bunch of different cars. The unique thing about this show is that he gives us an in-depth look at each country and how their car culture has affected them, all the while driving their country's various cars on offer. He might drive 5-8 different of these cars per episode.

Zaxxon · Post by **Zaxxon** » Fri Oct 06, 2017 2:59 pm

Torfish wrote:I'm currently watching Ozark based on reading about it here. Thanks OO! I'm really enjoying it a lot. I have two episodes to go, but it's probably in my top five favorite Netflix originals. Really well made, good story writing, love the castings (great fit for their roles), and well acted. I doubt my wife will enjoy it, but she is going to give it a try because I keep talking about it. I really hope they continue this one!

Yes, and it finally gave Jordana Spiro a role she could do something with. She was great in My Boys and hasn't done a whole lot since (that I've noticed--Mob Doctor was meh and died on the vine after one short season).

tjg_marantz · Post by **tjg_marantz** » Fri Oct 06, 2017 4:10 pm

We tried traveling with my father and gave up 10 minutes in. Too fake. Do they tone it down a bit?

Rumpy · Post by **Rumpy** » Fri Oct 06, 2017 6:25 pm

They do, a bit. But it's all a matter of taste, I guess.

Kelric · Post by **Kelric** » Mon Oct 09, 2017 9:52 am

Skinypupy wrote:
hepcat wrote:
Skinypupy wrote:I finished watching "Norsemen" last night, which is an absolutely hilarious spoof on "Vikings" produced in Norway. So much funny packed into 6 episodes, highly recommended.
whoa...i saw the listing for that but didn't realize it was a comedy. I just figured it was an attempt to capitalize on the popularity of Vikings. I need to check it out now.
Fwiw, the first episode is probably the worst one. It really gets rolling after that though.

I had no idea it was a comedy either. Guess I'll add it to the list.

msteelers · Post by **msteelers** » Mon Oct 09, 2017 12:34 pm

We watched Geralds Game over the weekend. I agree with what was said earlier in this thread. It was good, but fell short of being great.

One part had my wife and I screaming.

Spoiler:

I'm getting queasy just thinking of it.

Anonymous Bosch · Post by **Anonymous Bosch** » Tue Oct 10, 2017 2:54 am

msteelers wrote:We watched Geralds Game over the weekend. I agree with what was said earlier in this thread. It was good, but fell short of being great.

One part had my wife and I screaming.

Spoiler:
When she cut her hand and the skin came off so she could get out of the cuffs.
I'm getting queasy just thinking of it.

...which is technically described as

Spoiler:

for obvious reasons, though that probably won't make you feel any less queasy about it.

Carpet_pissr · Post by **Carpet_pissr** » Tue Oct 10, 2017 7:29 am

Ugh. That’s a disgustingly fitting term for that action. AUGH!!!

msteelers · Post by **msteelers** » Tue Oct 10, 2017 9:12 am

Anonymous Bosch wrote:
msteelers wrote:We watched Geralds Game over the weekend. I agree with what was said earlier in this thread. It was good, but fell short of being great.

One part had my wife and I screaming.

Spoiler:
When she cut her hand and the skin came off so she could get out of the cuffs.
I'm getting queasy just thinking of it.
...which is technically described as

Spoiler:
degloving
for obvious reasons, though that probably won't make you feel any less queasy about it.

You are a monster.

tjg_marantz · Post by **tjg_marantz** » Tue Oct 10, 2017 10:52 am

msteelers wrote:
Anonymous Bosch wrote:
msteelers wrote:We watched Geralds Game over the weekend. I agree with what was said earlier in this thread. It was good, but fell short of being great.

One part had my wife and I screaming.

Spoiler:
When she cut her hand and the skin came off so she could get out of the cuffs.
I'm getting queasy just thinking of it.
...which is technically described as

Spoiler:
degloving
for obvious reasons, though that probably won't make you feel any less queasy about it.
You are a monster.

Had two of those calls at work over the summer. Watch it working around farm equipment is all I can say...

hentzau · Post by **hentzau** » Tue Oct 10, 2017 11:01 am

msteelers wrote:We watched Geralds Game over the weekend. I agree with what was said earlier in this thread. It was good, but fell short of being great.

One part had my wife and I screaming.

Spoiler:
When she cut her hand and the skin came off so she could get out of the cuffs.
I'm getting queasy just thinking of it.

That part of the book really bugged me too.

I'm still not watching this movie. I now am doubly not watching the movie.

hepcat · Post by **hepcat** » Sun Oct 15, 2017 8:51 pm

Mindhunter is a great look at the early days of behavioral science in the FBI. Set in the 70s, it follows a young agent who becomes haunted by a failed hostage situation with a mentally ill person and becomes fascinated by the study of what makes serial killers tick.

Episode two features a truly charismatic performance by an actor playing real life sicko Ed Kemper. His jailhouse interview with the young agent is completely disarming.

Zaxxon · Post by **Zaxxon** » Sun Oct 15, 2017 9:05 pm

I've seen some ads for that one and been intrigued. Will have to check it out.

MonkeyFinger · Post by **MonkeyFinger** » Tue Oct 17, 2017 9:12 am

Anyone who enjoys, let's call it Campy Horror (sometimes know as "silly stupid fun" apparently), should check out The Babysitter. All kinds of awesome.

Zaxxon · Post by **Zaxxon** » Tue Oct 17, 2017 9:14 am

Zaxxon wrote: ↑Sun Oct 15, 2017 9:05 pm I've seen some ads for that one and been intrigued. Will have to check it out.

Watched Episode 1 of Mindhunters last night and quite enjoyed it.

hepcat · Post by **hepcat** » Tue Oct 17, 2017 4:00 pm

Carpet_pissr wrote: ↑Fri Sep 15, 2017 1:41 pm DudeBro, three of my favorite comedy series are: Arrested Development, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia and Flight of the Conchords. Bring the absurdity.

Edit: add Community to that list

Holy crap, Clem Fandango is now a Star Trek Discovery cast member!

How in the world am I going to avoid yelling "Yes I can hear you, Captain Lorca!" every episode now?

Moliere · Post by **Moliere** » Tue Oct 17, 2017 4:17 pm

Anyone who hasn't watched "Cube" should check it out.

Carpet_pissr · Post by **Carpet_pissr** » Tue Oct 17, 2017 4:20 pm

I was under the house last week, running some speaker wire, and my wife was inside, yelling "CAN YOU HEAR ME?!" over and over, because she heard me bumping around and thought I was hurt or stuck.

Finally, I screamed at the top of my lungs (apparently she didn't hear my first responses) YES I CAN FUCKING HEAR YOU, CLEM FANDANGO!". She was not amused.

Skinypupy · Post by **Skinypupy** » Wed Oct 18, 2017 7:29 pm

"Big Mouth" is one of the most wildly inappropriate and hilariously vulgar shows I've ever seen. It's also an honest look at the mess that is puberty, growing up, and sexuality. Highly recommended, and reviews are really good as well.

naednek · Post by **naednek** » Wed Oct 18, 2017 7:30 pm

I had to stop watching Gerald's game. Too disturbing.

Spoiler:

Carpet_pissr · Post by **Carpet_pissr** » Wed Oct 18, 2017 8:21 pm

naednek wrote:I had to stop watching Gerald's game. Too disturbing.
Spoiler:
I stomached through the beginning, but when it flashed back to the dad and daughter I had to stop.

Yeah, I’m not one to talk out loud when I’m watching something, but I remember saying something like “Oh no. Please don’t go there” when that scene started unfolding.

Punisher · Post by **Punisher** » Fri Oct 20, 2017 4:59 pm

Moliere wrote: ↑Tue Oct 17, 2017 4:17 pm Anyone who hasn't watched "Cube" should check it out.

+1

I also enjoyed the rest of the series...4 of them I think?? maybe more... it's been a while.

Skinypupy · Post by **Skinypupy** » Fri Oct 20, 2017 8:03 pm

MonkeyFinger wrote: ↑Tue Oct 17, 2017 9:12 am Anyone who enjoys, let's call it Campy Horror (sometimes know as "silly stupid fun" apparently), should check out The Babysitter. All kinds of awesome.

Thought this was rather 'meh'. Promising setup, poor execution (no pun intended).

Time would probably have been better spent watching "Tucker and Dale vs Evil" again.

Grifman · Post by **Grifman** » Sat Oct 21, 2017 12:49 am

hepcat wrote: ↑Sun Oct 15, 2017 8:51 pm Mindhunter is a great look at the early days of behavioral science in the FBI. Set in the 70s, it follows a young agent who becomes haunted by a failed hostage situation with a mentally ill person and becomes fascinated by the study of what makes serial killers tick.

Episode two features a truly charismatic performance by an actor playing real life sicko Ed Kemper. His jailhouse interview with the young agent is completely disarming.

This is great, just finished watching the entire season. Highly recommended.

hepcat · Post by **hepcat** » Sun Oct 22, 2017 7:13 pm

Was the actor playing Ed Kemper freaking great or what? That’s a standout performance that will hopefully lead to more roles for him.

Captain Caveman · Post by **Captain Caveman** » Mon Oct 23, 2017 11:04 am

PLW wrote: ↑Mon Sep 18, 2017 10:38 am I can heartily recommend American Vandal. It's a faux- True Crime documentary, and it's amazing. I watched the whole thing in two binges.

+1 Maybe the best thing I've seen on Netflix all year.

Moliere · Post by **Moliere** » Mon Oct 23, 2017 12:59 pm

Skinypupy wrote: ↑Tue Oct 03, 2017 9:27 am I finished watching "Norsemen" last night, which is an absolutely hilarious spoof on "Vikings" produced in Norway. So much funny packed into 6 episodes, highly recommended.

Thanks for the recommendation!

"Hate the game, not the player." Among many other modern day quotes.

Also, l like how they make no attempt at speaking with an accent or even with different languages. The scene where the two slaves start reciting the same prayer and are asked to translate, still speaking English to each other in front of the Vikings, also speaking English was great.

Zaxxon · Post by **Zaxxon** » Tue Oct 24, 2017 11:54 pm

hepcat wrote:Was the actor playing Ed Kemper freaking great or what? That’s a standout performance that will hopefully lead to more roles for him.

Hot damn, yes. Only through three episodes but Mindhunters is fantastic so far.

hepcat · Post by **hepcat** » Wed Oct 25, 2017 10:03 am

The actor's ability to portray this incredibly sick and twisted human being who has done things that are utterly evil beyond comprehension as someone you could actually like and trust...even while describing acts of depravity that are truly sickening...is amazing. I've heard that serial killers often charm their victims into going with them before they're murdered, but I always found that hard to believe. But I could see someone being caught off guard by him. The other killers they interview just seem like scumbags and weird creeps without any depth in comparison.

I checked out some interviews with the real Ed Kemper and the actor nailed it.

Moliere · Post by **Moliere** » Mon Dec 11, 2017 3:58 pm

"To the 53 people who've watched A Christmas Prince every day for the past 18 days: Who hurt you?"

Fess up! Who here is part of this group of 53?

Isgrimnur · Post by **Isgrimnur** » Mon Dec 11, 2017 4:25 pm

NME

Netflix have revealed a bunch of statistics about users’ usage over the last 12 months, and it turns out one user streamed Bee Movie a whopping 357 times in 2017.

Probably someone with a small kid.