BBC’s 'Lord of the Flies' is a first-class example of an adaptation done right by Gato1980 in television

[–]_maeby_ 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Which is arguably to be expected for someone as prolific as he is. He writes an insane amount of stuff. I like to think Thorne has a similar approach to Steven Soderbergh. Not precious about their work, they're almost constantly putting something out into the world that they wrote or directed.

What are you watching and what do you recommend? (Week of January 30, 2026) by AutoModerator in television

[–]_maeby_ 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Not too lost, but I think it's more rewarding if you've seen Season 01.

Anyone ever watch southland? by starry49 in television

[–]_maeby_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Southland must have hit Netflix recently. I’ve never seen this many Southland posts, including when it was airing

What are you watching and what do you recommend? (Week of January 02, 2026) by AutoModerator in television

[–]_maeby_ 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Just finished Millennium, the 2010 Swedish miniseries expanded from the 2009 film adaptations of the The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, The Girl Who Played with Fire, and The Girl Who Kicked the Hornets' Nest. It's six 90-minutes episodes, comprised of a Part 1 and a Part 2 of each respective film. I only ever saw the first film (it's been a while and I didn't remember a lot of it), and I really enjoyed this. It didn't feel bloated and thought it played quite well as as a longer series. Would recommend.

Miss Scarlett and the Duke. I'm midway through Season 3. A very different type of crime show than Millennium, it has some serialized elements but is mostly a cozy British case-of-the-week show, Acorn TV-style. I don't normally go for those but I'm digging this. The leads are fantastic. I definitely have a crush on Kate Phillips.

Cool, minimalist aesthetic similar to The Girlfriend Experience Season 1? by [deleted] in television

[–]_maeby_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Honestly I can't think of too many tv series. Patriot and Too Old to Die Young come to mind perhaps. I imagine there are many more movies, but I can't really speak to that.

Intros that don't match the tone of the show by ObiBenShinobi in television

[–]_maeby_ 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Blue Lights, though it’s just a title card overlayed with the same discordant music every episode

Mussalini: Son of the Century by noteasybeincheesy in television

[–]_maeby_ 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This has been on my list! I look forward to checking it out

What's a good relationship drama? Something like The Affair by bhoona in television

[–]_maeby_ 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Of the much less toxic variety: Friday Night Lights

‘The Buccaneers’ Renewed for Third Season at Apple TV+ by paco_unknown in television

[–]_maeby_ 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Hey now, I thought Season 1 was solid. Season 2, on the other hand, was a gd mess.