Billions

[Welshbeef]

I’ve loved billions a shame it’s ending

However I have to state the BBC “the split S3” IMHO wiped the absolute floor with Billions utterly wiped the floor.

I enjoy US drama, Italian and British but the was hands down a UK demolishment of the US even though these two series Aldine really normally compete.

GO UK

[mattyn1]

mattyn1 said:

Charlie1986 said:

Has the series finished?

Yes, think so.

I meant the season had finished. I think season 7 is being or going to be made.

[Greshamst]

Welshbeef said:

I’ve loved billions a shame it’s ending

However I have to state the BBC “the split S3” IMHO wiped the absolute floor with Billions utterly wiped the floor.

I enjoy US drama, Italian and British but the was hands down a UK demolishment of the US even though these two series Aldine really normally compete.

GO UK

Gave 2 episodes of The Split a try after you said this… not really sure how you could even compare them. The Split so far is rubbish, badly acted, and boring.

It’s like comparing The Bill to The wire.

[Welshbeef]

Greshamst said:

Gave 2 episodes of The Split a try after you said this… not really sure how you could even compare them. The Split so far is rubbish, badly acted, and boring.

It’s like comparing The Bill to The wire.

IMDb gave Billions 8.4 out of ten.

https://m.imdb.com/title/tt4270492/

IMDb gave The split 7.7 out of ten

https://m.imdb.com/title/tt7631146/

[Doofus]

This has turned into total bks.

It makes no fking sense, it follows no fking reason and nobody could jump over a pile of sharks that fking tall.

[Welshbeef]

Doofus said:

This has turned into total bks.

It makes no fking sense, it follows no fking reason and nobody could jump over a pile of sharks that fking tall.

You going to watch “the split”?

[Doofus]

Welshbeef said:

You going to watch “the split”?

Wasn't planning to, no. It looks like another dour navel-gazing trudge where nobody turns the lights on.

[Freshprince]

Watching the last couple episodes of the season has got me back into, slight turnaround on the first half crap.

[Welshbeef]

Doofus said:

Welshbeef said:

You going to watch “the split”?

Wasn't planning to, no. It looks like another dour navel-gazing trudge where nobody turns the lights on.

I’ve watched it all and it’s good - which is backed up by that score out of ten being not that much less than Billions.



Gentleman Jack is also another you should give a try

[Patch1875]

Certainly grew on me as it went on.

[Welshbeef]

Patch1875 said:

Certainly grew on me as it went on.

Donkey is good isn’t he - just heartbreaking at times as the relationship evolves.

[Marty Funkhouser]

Sorry but the show has jumped the shark.

Completely unbelievable storyline with the ADA running a personal campaign against Prince, joining in demonstrations on the street (that was the moment the shark was jumped).

No disrespect to Corey Stoll but there isn't the venality and darkness that Damian Lewis brought to the role. Add in the lame storyline with his (ex?) wife and it's far too soapy.

Also the writers have fallen into this lazy habit of making every character reference obscure celebrities and characters to make a point. It seemed to be Princes thing in S4 but now every character is doing it and its just annoying.

Edited by Marty Funkhouser on Thursday 28th April 11:29

[lemmingjames]

Surprised that they signed off having a pop at China, given the rest of Hollywood won't say st and any actor has to do a 'grovelling' apology.

[TroubledSoul]

Soooo....

Just looking at IMDB and

AXE IS BACK!

Taken from the description of S7E2:

Original Sin (2023)

Prince recruits campaign support and encourages the Prince Cappers to aim high under a new directive for big swings. Chuck negotiates with a ghost from his past to advance a new agenda. Axe shares a glimpse into his new life.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt28101935/plotsummary?...



Shows August 13 as the date for Episode 1. Maybe there's legs in this yet...

[Doofus]

A new series doesn't necessarily mean it has legs. It was dragged along on its arse for at least two seasons, so I'm not confident, but try it anyway...

[Scabutz]

Doofus said:

A new series doesn't necessarily mean it has legs. It was dragged along on its arse for at least two seasons, so I'm not confident, but try it anyway...

Can't believe it's still going. Loved the first few seasons but got bored at some point along the way. Think the last episode I remember watching was the one where Wags was drugged and kidnapped at an Embassy I think

[Don Veloci]

Did the personal circumstances of Damien Lewis at the time steer the story line?

Possibly they can't let it lie and are having a go at another season bringing Axe back in as a central character.

Will watch regardless.

[Doofus]

Don Veloci said:

Did the personal circumstances of Damien Lewis at the time steer the story line?

His wife (Helen McCrory) died, so he left the show to come back to the UK.

[Freakuk]

I believe the new series will be the last, looks like Axe is back so hopefully it will return to its former glory.

[Greshamst]

New series is now out.

I forgot how tiresome the pop culture references were.
Anyway, still enjoyable, let’s hope for one last hurrah.