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dieselgrunt

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738 posts

195 months

Friday 26th May 2023
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Starring Natasha Lyonne from Russian Doll
Charlie Cale can tell when anyone tells a lie which comes in handy when unmasking killers and bad guys.
Very impressed with the opening episode when she faces off against Casino boss Adrien Brody. Hoping the other 8 episodes can match the strong opener.

DSLiverpool

16,577 posts

233 months

Saturday 27th May 2023
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She’s like a young female Columbo - mannerisms and even delivery.

I’m 3 in and will watch the lot.

It is ok but the pre story is nearly half the programme - odd layout.

Smollet

16,910 posts

221 months

Monday 29th May 2023
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A lot better than I expected

Smollet

16,910 posts

221 months

Monday 29th May 2023
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First 3 episodes are very watchable. I’m currently on #5 and am struggling to keep interested.

Lagom

564 posts

93 months

Monday 29th May 2023
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Most enjoyable, it's an easy watch & not too taxing on the brain. Watched it a couple of months ago as I'm a sucker for Natasha Lyonne (Russian Doll, Orange Is the New Black).

colonel c

8,058 posts

270 months

Tuesday 13th June 2023
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Just finished season one. Pure entertainment in my view.

anonymous-user

85 months

Tuesday 13th June 2023
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Definitely hints of Columbo. We like it, easy watching, goofy fun. Almost lighter hearted Columbo crossed with Fargo vibe.

Higgs boson

1,105 posts

184 months

Wednesday 14th June 2023
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'managed to view 8 of them, but interest was dwindling after the fifth one.

I think that the first episode was best.

I agree with the Columbo vibe, and found that off-putting.

beambeam1

1,698 posts

74 months

Wednesday 14th June 2023
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By the few posts in here this sounds similar to 'Lie to Me' from about 10 years ago with Tim Roth? Sounds like it may be worth a watch as L2M was a very good show.

Old Man Peabody

756 posts

238 months

Wednesday 14th June 2023
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Watched the first 2, but instead of her ability to spot a lie being the focus, she just seems to be the most amazing detective ever!

It's like she was there when it happened and as mentioned, most of the episode is focused on the big build up to the crime and she arrives half an hour in.

We'll maybe try 1 or 2 more, but it's not quite hitting the spot for us just yet.

anonymous-user

85 months

Wednesday 14th June 2023
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beambeam1 said:
By the few posts in here this sounds similar to 'Lie to Me' from about 10 years ago with Tim Roth? Sounds like it may be worth a watch as L2M was a very good show.
Lie to me had some substance behind it and was semi serious, I really liked it. This is much more lightweight in comparison.

Corso Marche

1,907 posts

232 months

Wednesday 14th June 2023
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biggbn said:
easy watching, goofy fun.
That sums it up perfectly. Doesn't take itself too seriously, and is equally easy and entertaining to watch. We enjoyed it, there was only 1 episode we found a little weaker/duller than all the others in the entirety of season 1. That's a pretty good hit rate.

gareth_r

6,788 posts

268 months

Thursday 24th April 2025
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Series 2 May 8th Sky Max and Showcase

vladcjelli

3,370 posts

189 months

Thursday 24th April 2025
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Looking forward to it. Might even rewatch the previous with other family members.

Really enjoyed the retro format.

Also like her in Russian Doll.