what 'unknown'/cult series do you like
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JESTER_ST1 said:
American Gothic (1995)
I watched this on C4 as a kid and was hooked, I managed to find it about 10 years ago and watched all over again and wasn't disappointed.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Gothic_(199...
The story takes place in the fictional town of Trinity, South Carolina, and revolves around Caleb Temple (Lucas Black) and the town's corrupt sheriff, Lucas Buck (Gary Cole). Though appearing affable and charismatic, Sheriff Buck is a murderous rapist whose power base is backed by apparent supernatural powers, which he generally uses to manipulate people to "fulfill their potential" and make life-changing choices (usually for evil).
American Gothic is brilliant. Can't think of anything equivalent to it, and Gary Cole is properly evil in it. I watched this on C4 as a kid and was hooked, I managed to find it about 10 years ago and watched all over again and wasn't disappointed.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Gothic_(199...
The story takes place in the fictional town of Trinity, South Carolina, and revolves around Caleb Temple (Lucas Black) and the town's corrupt sheriff, Lucas Buck (Gary Cole). Though appearing affable and charismatic, Sheriff Buck is a murderous rapist whose power base is backed by apparent supernatural powers, which he generally uses to manipulate people to "fulfill their potential" and make life-changing choices (usually for evil).
Terminator The Sarah Connor Chronicles.
Just been rewatching this because its on ITVX. Some bits of the effects work are showing their age, but it's mostly solid and probably the best thing in the franchise after the first two films (which it's a follow up to)
Pretty good story arc too by the time you get into the second season, much more creative than the films managed to be.
Just been rewatching this because its on ITVX. Some bits of the effects work are showing their age, but it's mostly solid and probably the best thing in the franchise after the first two films (which it's a follow up to)
Pretty good story arc too by the time you get into the second season, much more creative than the films managed to be.
pquinn said:
Terminator The Sarah Connor Chronicles.
Just been rewatching this because its on ITVX. Some bits of the effects work are showing their age, but it's mostly solid and probably the best thing in the franchise after the first two films (which it's a follow up to)
Pretty good story arc too by the time you get into the second season, much more creative than the films managed to be.
yes, forgot about this one. Very good.Just been rewatching this because its on ITVX. Some bits of the effects work are showing their age, but it's mostly solid and probably the best thing in the franchise after the first two films (which it's a follow up to)
Pretty good story arc too by the time you get into the second season, much more creative than the films managed to be.
Preacher remains my best ever series.
Boardwalk Empire wasn't as successful as it should have been.
indeedajprice said:
ben5575 said:
ajprice said:
Just found Catterick on YouTube 
. One series on BBC with Vic & Bob, Matt Lucas, Reece Shearsmith, Morwena Banks. Very Vic & Bob weird and silly, generally about Bob Mortimer's character coming back to Catterick to find his son. https://youtu.be/KVrcNXm0z3Y
My favourite vic and bob - wonderful stuff. That moment with the guide dog collection box . One series on BBC with Vic & Bob, Matt Lucas, Reece Shearsmith, Morwena Banks. Very Vic & Bob weird and silly, generally about Bob Mortimer's character coming back to Catterick to find his son. https://youtu.be/KVrcNXm0z3Y
Another Vic & Bob, The Club. 5 years before Catterick was on it had a few of the same characters, Chris 'ah knuurr' and Kinky John was D.I. Fowler.
"A lot of people ask is Mika Hakkinen from Hong Kong... .He not from Hong Kong, he from Finland."
Edited by ajprice on Friday 30th October 07:51
p4cks said:
Ed
Used ot be on channel 4 years ago, about an Amercian lawyer whose office was in a bowling alley. I used to be hooked, then it vanished and was never to be seen again. Not even on DVD.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0247091/
Scratch that, I've found them on YT so I'm a happy lad! Used ot be on channel 4 years ago, about an Amercian lawyer whose office was in a bowling alley. I used to be hooked, then it vanished and was never to be seen again. Not even on DVD.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0247091/
Look Around You - wonderfully silly pastiche of the educational videos we used to get shown at school. Only 2 series as the episodes weren't long - highly amazing though.
Garth Merenegi's Dark Place - massively off-its-head interpretation of 70s Sci Fi TV shows with similarly awful CGI.
Also not sure if it counts as "cult", but I am massively enjoying catching up on My Name is Earl on Disney+. Not the most cerebral comedy in the world but still very funny.
Garth Merenegi's Dark Place - massively off-its-head interpretation of 70s Sci Fi TV shows with similarly awful CGI.
Also not sure if it counts as "cult", but I am massively enjoying catching up on My Name is Earl on Disney+. Not the most cerebral comedy in the world but still very funny.
I thought Twin Peaks was pretty much a household name but whenever we're discussing TV and film at work I have to explain what it is to anyone under 30 I'm only 32 but I must've overestimated how well known it is..
Different genre, Freaks and Geeks brilliant high school series with lots of 'before they were famous' faces
I'm only 32 but I must've overestimated how well known it is..Different genre, Freaks and Geeks brilliant high school series with lots of 'before they were famous' faces
ben5575 said:
yes, forgot about this one. Very good.
Preacher remains my best ever series.
Boardwalk Empire wasn't as successful as it should have been.
Boardwalk Empire was fantastic but they obviously rushed the last series and abrupt ending really jarred me. It was still good but not what it should have been. A real shame as I think it would have been up there with the very best if they had kept the pacing consistent, it deserved another full length series at least. Preacher remains my best ever series.
Boardwalk Empire wasn't as successful as it should have been.
Not sure it quite belongs here (and I know I'm late to the party) but 'Staged' with Michael Sheen and The f
king Liar David Tennant is brilliant.
Having binge-watched the first series (episodes are only about 15mins, so no great endurance), Series 2 is next.
Edited to add: Banshee (many mentions on here) was superb (and didn't outstay its welcome) and I also enjoyed Colony. Cancelled after just three seasons, but I think it might have been a difficult watch during lockdown in 2020.
king Liar David Tennant is brilliant.Having binge-watched the first series (episodes are only about 15mins, so no great endurance), Series 2 is next.
Edited to add: Banshee (many mentions on here) was superb (and didn't outstay its welcome) and I also enjoyed Colony. Cancelled after just three seasons, but I think it might have been a difficult watch during lockdown in 2020.
Edited by MikeT66 on Saturday 3rd December 07:50
DodgyGeezer said:
I loved IMPASTOR small time crook ends up becoming a small town's pastor. Quirky, light-hearted comedy - which was sadly cancelled 
2 seasons on Freevee, is that all of it? https://watch.amazon.co.uk/detail?gti=amzn1.dv.gti...dudleybloke said:
ajprice said:
ben5575 said:
ajprice said:
Just found Catterick on YouTube . One series on BBC with Vic & Bob, Matt Lucas, Reece Shearsmith, Morwena Banks. Very Vic & Bob weird and silly, generally about Bob Mortimer's character coming back to Catterick to find his son. https://youtu.be/KVrcNXm0z3Y
My favourite vic and bob - wonderful stuff. That moment with the guide dog collection box . One series on BBC with Vic & Bob, Matt Lucas, Reece Shearsmith, Morwena Banks. Very Vic & Bob weird and silly, generally about Bob Mortimer's character coming back to Catterick to find his son. https://youtu.be/KVrcNXm0z3YAnother Vic & Bob, The Club. 5 years before Catterick was on it had a few of the same characters, Chris 'ah knuurr' and Kinky John was D.I. Fowler.
"A lot of people ask is Mika Hakkinen from Hong Kong... .He not from Hong Kong, he from Finland."
Edited by ajprice on Friday 30th October 07:51
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