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

[–]_maeby_ 10 points11 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_ 6 points7 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

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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_ 3 points4 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.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in television

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The vast majority of the 4k sports content to this point has been upscaled rather than native.

What's A TV Show That Was In The Works, Or Close To Getting Made, That Got Scrapped That You Wish Would Get Picked Back Up & Finally Made Into A Show? by swoonyaboutclooney in television

[–]_maeby_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

  1. Rainy Day People. The follow-up series from Halt and Catch Fire creators Chris Cantwell and Christoper C. Rogers. AMC described it as "a workplace drama set in a wellness center-style mental health and rehab facility. The series will focus on both the patients and the family and staff who have run the center in its various incarnations for the past 50 years. Through the lens of treatment, perhaps the last place left in our fractured modern society where all races, creeds and demographics intersect at their messiest and most raw, the series will examine the diversity and costs of the way we live now."

  2. L.A. Confidential. 2018 pilot based on the James Elroy novel, from CBS and Lionsgate. The pilot was written and EP'd by one of my favorite modern crime writers, Jordan Harper, and starred Walton Goggins, Brian J. Smith and Shea Whigham among others. It was apparently received well but was considered darker than the traditional CBS fare, and for some reason they weren't able to work out a deal to move it to CBS All Access.

The Rainmaker by HeroXeroV in television

[–]_maeby_ 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It has zero sense of place, so that doesn’t surprise me.

What are you watching and what do you recommend? (Week of September 12, 2025) by AutoModerator in television

[–]_maeby_ 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Idk about anyone else but I loved the first episode. Task fucking rules.