Amazon Prime Video, what gems have you found? (NO SPOILERS)
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I recently watched a drama series called 'Counterpart', poached from a premium cable channel in the US. From this coming Friday it will be available in the UK on Amazon, and I really recommend it!
It's a proper 'pay attention!' show, as many of the actors play two characters. Two, identical (looking) characters. I'll give no more away, but if you're a Prime customer do check it out!
It's a proper 'pay attention!' show, as many of the actors play two characters. Two, identical (looking) characters. I'll give no more away, but if you're a Prime customer do check it out!
james_tigerwoods said:
I've just picked up Jack Ryan and I've only watched 2 episodes so far, I'm thoroughly enjoying it - I'm loving the characters introductions and I was pleased to see Cathy and Jim Greer. I was wondering if we'd see Clark, but I suspect that we won't as he deserves a series all of his own...
Just to add to the book conversations - I'm a huge fan of the early books, they get harder and worse as they go on (in my view) - My favourite books, which I will happily read 2-3 times a year are Without Remorse and Red Storm Rising. Patriot Games is one of my other favourites too and I like how we see the effects of the story throughout the rest of his book life.
I'm not sure Without Remorse could be done in to a film as I think the film wouldn't do it justice - Every time I read it, I get sad when Pam is killed even though I know it's coming. I don't think they could or would be able to do the Decompression Chamber bit any justice...
Red Storm rising would make, I think, a great mini series as although it's dated, it's of a recognisable era and is very believable - I think viewers would struggle with the Vigdis storyline and wouldn't really understand how it all fits in with the rest of the book/tv series though.
Some of the plot lines appear to be lifted from alex berensons john wells seriesJust to add to the book conversations - I'm a huge fan of the early books, they get harder and worse as they go on (in my view) - My favourite books, which I will happily read 2-3 times a year are Without Remorse and Red Storm Rising. Patriot Games is one of my other favourites too and I like how we see the effects of the story throughout the rest of his book life.
I'm not sure Without Remorse could be done in to a film as I think the film wouldn't do it justice - Every time I read it, I get sad when Pam is killed even though I know it's coming. I don't think they could or would be able to do the Decompression Chamber bit any justice...
Red Storm rising would make, I think, a great mini series as although it's dated, it's of a recognisable era and is very believable - I think viewers would struggle with the Vigdis storyline and wouldn't really understand how it all fits in with the rest of the book/tv series though.
Edited by james_tigerwoods on Tuesday 18th September 13:12
Edited by james_tigerwoods on Tuesday 18th September 13:14
Cotty said:
james_tigerwoods said:
I've just picked up Jack Ryan and I've only watched 2 episodes so far,.
I gave up after two episodes as its a bit "derka derka mohammed jihad"JagBox said:
lemmingjames said:
DId you notice the original Jim Greer being in it as well?
Yeah spotted that, nice touch...I've watched the whole series - I really enjoyed it. Yeh, it was a lot of durka durka, but there was a good amount of reality in it and some real suspense. I really was left guessing until towards the end as to Suleiman's intentions.
Watchman said:
james_tigerwoods said:
JagBox said:
lemmingjames said:
DId you notice the original Jim Greer being in it as well?
Yeah spotted that, nice touch...Mark Benson said:
irocfan said:
digimeistter said:
Classic British Jets: The Lightning
Great documentary just popped up on Prime.
That'll be something else to watch : thumbup:Great documentary just popped up on Prime.
irocfan said:
Mark Benson said:
irocfan said:
digimeistter said:
Classic British Jets: The Lightning
Great documentary just popped up on Prime.
That'll be something else to watch : thumbup:Great documentary just popped up on Prime.
I know this is the Prime thread, but it's also on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_w34PMS4QtM
V8mate said:
I recently watched a drama series called 'Counterpart', poached from a premium cable channel in the US. From this coming Friday it will be available in the UK on Amazon, and I really recommend it!
It's a proper 'pay attention!' show, as many of the actors play two characters. Two, identical (looking) characters. I'll give no more away, but if you're a Prime customer do check it out!
Ooh. That's interesting. Amazon Prime is doing the worldwide distribution but offering it as part of a premium channel over Prime, aligned with the originator's brand.It's a proper 'pay attention!' show, as many of the actors play two characters. Two, identical (looking) characters. I'll give no more away, but if you're a Prime customer do check it out!
Glad I nicked it now
(Still recommended - maybe binge watch it on the 7-day trial?!)
The whole StarzPlay offering on Prime.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/b?benefitId=starzplay&...
Can anyone recommend any of the content? Worth an extra £4.99/mo?
https://www.amazon.co.uk/b?benefitId=starzplay&...
Can anyone recommend any of the content? Worth an extra £4.99/mo?
james_tigerwoods said:
Watchman said:
james_tigerwoods said:
JagBox said:
lemmingjames said:
DId you notice the original Jim Greer being in it as well?
Yeah spotted that, nice touch...Have finsihed all four series of Bosch now, brilliant.
Currently watching "Into the badlands" which is just a bit different. A dystopian future type thing that is a bit Crouching Tiger vs Pride and Prejudice vs Seven years a slave, a bit tongue in cheek but highly watchable.
Especially because it has got Nick Frost in it who acts like he does in most things, i.e. dicking about. Surprised the producers cast him in the first place but seeing him do full on martial arts fight scenes whilst being in his chubby loveable sarcy idiot persona makes that dystopan future just a bit brighter.
I'm nearly finished on series 3 of 3 though, boo-hoo. Just as well as there are now now things on Netflix that are reaching maturity for binge (not weekly) consumption.
Currently watching "Into the badlands" which is just a bit different. A dystopian future type thing that is a bit Crouching Tiger vs Pride and Prejudice vs Seven years a slave, a bit tongue in cheek but highly watchable.
Especially because it has got Nick Frost in it who acts like he does in most things, i.e. dicking about. Surprised the producers cast him in the first place but seeing him do full on martial arts fight scenes whilst being in his chubby loveable sarcy idiot persona makes that dystopan future just a bit brighter.
I'm nearly finished on series 3 of 3 though, boo-hoo. Just as well as there are now now things on Netflix that are reaching maturity for binge (not weekly) consumption.
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