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Has anyone watched the 'Jack Ryan' series on Amazon?

I've watched the first two episodes this week while riding my wind trainer, and thought it was decent, but I'm just wondering if its worth getting invested in it.

DaveInSeattle wrote: ↑Tue Apr 06, 2021 11:53 pm Has anyone watched the 'Jack Ryan' series on Amazon?

I've watched the first two episodes this week while riding my wind trainer, and thought it was decent, but I'm just wondering if its worth getting invested in it.

Did both seasons. It is okay. Not very Tom Clancy but who cares. Just a decent action series. 3 to 3.5 stars

wlu_lax6 wrote: ↑Wed Apr 07, 2021 6:34 am

DaveInSeattle wrote: ↑Tue Apr 06, 2021 11:53 pm Has anyone watched the 'Jack Ryan' series on Amazon?

I've watched the first two episodes this week while riding my wind trainer, and thought it was decent, but I'm just wondering if its worth getting invested in it.

Did both seasons. It is okay. Not very Tom Clancy but who cares. Just a decent action series. 3 to 3.5 stars

I concur.

I can't make the leap to Jim Halpert as an action guy.

P.D.X. wrote: ↑Wed Apr 07, 2021 11:39 am I can't make the leap to Jim Halpert as an action guy.

Not sure I am buying Michael B. Jordan as John Clark in Without Remorse coming later this month.

wlu_lax6 wrote: ↑Wed Apr 07, 2021 3:15 pm

P.D.X. wrote: ↑Wed Apr 07, 2021 11:39 am I can't make the leap to Jim Halpert as an action guy.

Not sure I am buying Michael B. Jordan as John Clark in Without Remorse coming later this month.

Willem Dafoe is probably still ripped. I understand wanting to make the Clancy-verse more diverse, but I think Dafoe still could have pulled it off.

P.D.X. wrote: ↑Wed Apr 07, 2021 11:39 am I can't make the leap to Jim Halpert as an action guy.

Also the character of Jack Ryan is not supposed to be an action guy. He is an injured Marine, analyst who taught at the Naval Academy. Baldwin and Ford were good matches to the books. Affleck was okay and Pine was not the right person. Pine and Krasinski fit Jack Ryan Jr as a character (written as collaborations with Clancy and then by a few other authors who are carrying on the Ryan verse)

brian wrote: ↑Wed Apr 07, 2021 3:20 pm

wlu_lax6 wrote: ↑Wed Apr 07, 2021 3:15 pm

P.D.X. wrote: ↑Wed Apr 07, 2021 11:39 am I can't make the leap to Jim Halpert as an action guy.

Not sure I am buying Michael B. Jordan as John Clark in Without Remorse coming later this month.

Willem Dafoe is probably still ripped. I understand wanting to make the Clancy-verse more diverse, but I think Dafoe still could have pulled it off.

The Rainbow Six platforms is a great opportunity for diversity. Dafoe would be great as Clark. He could play younger Clark and very easily play older Clark (who is a key character in later books)

wlu_lax6 wrote: ↑Wed Apr 07, 2021 6:34 am

DaveInSeattle wrote: ↑Tue Apr 06, 2021 11:53 pm Has anyone watched the 'Jack Ryan' series on Amazon?

I've watched the first two episodes this week while riding my wind trainer, and thought it was decent, but I'm just wondering if its worth getting invested in it.

Did both seasons. It is okay. Not very Tom Clancy but who cares. Just a decent action series. 3 to 3.5 stars

Thanks...I'll keep going with it. I do like watching hour long shows when I'm on the trainer, and you can tell they spent a lot of money making the show, so at least it looks good.

And I like seeing Wendell Pierce in anything.

brian wrote: ↑Wed Apr 07, 2021 3:20 pm

wlu_lax6 wrote: ↑Wed Apr 07, 2021 3:15 pm

P.D.X. wrote: ↑Wed Apr 07, 2021 11:39 am I can't make the leap to Jim Halpert as an action guy.

Not sure I am buying Michael B. Jordan as John Clark in Without Remorse coming later this month.

Willem Dafoe is probably still ripped. I understand wanting to make the Clancy-verse more diverse, but I think Dafoe still could have pulled it off.

I think he had some scenes in the lighthouse with his shirt off. Not ripped per se but still sinewy for and older dude. Not out of shape at all.

I thought the first season of Jack Ryan was pretty well done but I also petered out and didn't make it to the finale.

I do remember thinking that there was a surprising amount of T&A for these woke times.

rass wrote: ↑Thu Apr 08, 2021 7:43 am I do remember thinking that there was a surprising amount of T&A for these woke times.

I watched the episode this morning where he hooks up with the Doctor (who turns into his wife in the books) and I was surprised as well.

And...a doctor...who doesn't notice he's got a bandaged up stab wound?

tennbengal wrote: ↑Tue Jan 26, 2021 9:09 am

Johnnie wrote: ↑Tue Jan 26, 2021 7:54 am Ted Lasso was really, really good.

BSF, you got Dropbox? I can upload it for you.

It is the rare "you must see this" chorus that holds up.

It's a perfect show. Loved it so much, can't wait to watch again.

Ted Lasso
Catastrophe
Terriers
I'm Sorry
Derry Girls
Better Things
Atlanta

All so great.

Have you tried Breeders?

tennbengal wrote: ↑Mon Apr 12, 2021 7:53 am Have you tried Breeders?

No, but thanks for the recommendation.

I am pretty confident you will like it based on your liking Catastrophe. It is very very good.

Second the recommendation of Breeders. Kind of a quirky family dramedy. Martin Freeman is always good.

sancarlos wrote: ↑Mon Apr 12, 2021 2:00 pm Second the recommendation of Breeders. Kind of a quirky family dramedy. Martin Freeman is always good.

Lot of heft to it, too. Catches you off-guard at first. Love the casting. The actress playing his wife is fantastic. And his character dealing with anger issues in general with his parenting is something that feels very fresh in this kind of show.

Anyone else watch You're the Worst?, was on FX a couple years ago. I'd forgotten about it in the myriad of other shows, but watching the last two seasons now and enjoying it.

Finally circled back and finished Man in the High Castle. Loved the first two seasons when they came out, then for some reason waited until now to start season 3. Quickly remembered it was the weird Sci Fi aspect that turned me off a bit. The alternative history with the US losing WWII and the Germans controlling the Eastern US and Japan controlling the West was incredibly well done. The details were astounding, down to Mercedes all over NYC and Japanese cars in SF... I loved the politics, the resistance movements, but

[+] spoiler

the traveling between parallel universes was annoying at first.

I almost stopped watching an episode or two into season 3 because I had forgotten so much and it really went deep into the SciFi stuff, but I read an episode guide for the first 2 seasons to remind me, and I really got into it. Such an incredible show. The way it jumped between all the characters and sort of tied a lot of them together was really cool. The final scene was just stupid, but I'll let that go.

Peyton continuing to out perform Aaron Rodgers. Gets picked up to host a game show. Okay not Jeopardy, but full time gig, not guest host.

Rush2112 wrote: ↑Mon Apr 12, 2021 2:37 pm Anyone else watch You're the Worst?, was on FX a couple years ago. I'd forgotten about it in the myriad of other shows, but watching the last two seasons now and enjoying it.

Yes. I think we kind of faded away from it in the later seasons, though.

Rush2112 wrote: ↑Mon Apr 12, 2021 2:37 pm Anyone else watch You're the Worst?, was on FX a couple years ago. I'd forgotten about it in the myriad of other shows, but watching the last two seasons now and enjoying it.

I watched the first season, and enjoyed it, but then it started to wear on me. I really didn't like some of the side characters (Paul and LIndsay), and the Edgar character was just too David Schwimmer-y for me (I have enjoyed when the actor show's up on 'Doug Loves Movies' though).

I did think they handled the Gretchen/Depression storyline really well.

First mention of Falcon and Winter Soldier? Sure it breaks my Elizabeth Olsen rule, but it's getting good despite what I find to be subpar dialogue even for the MCU. The actors are making it work.

I thought it was a politically correct remake of The Falcon and The Snowman.

Anybody watching the Ken Burns Hemingway miniseries?

I’ve seen two episodes and I’m liking it. The man certainly lived a life.

Ryan wrote: ↑Tue Apr 13, 2021 2:08 pm First mention of Falcon and Winter Soldier? Sure it breaks my Elizabeth Olsen rule, but it's getting good despite what I find to be subpar dialogue even for the MCU. The actors are making it work.

Definitely not as out there as WV, and definitely carried at times by the charms of the two leads (and their primary companion the past couple of episodes), and definitely look forward to it each week. Much like later seasons of Cobra Kai, I do feel like the writers are working under an imposed "shit" quota.

rass wrote: ↑Wed Apr 14, 2021 10:14 am

Ryan wrote: ↑Tue Apr 13, 2021 2:08 pm First mention of Falcon and Winter Soldier? Sure it breaks my Elizabeth Olsen rule, but it's getting good despite what I find to be subpar dialogue even for the MCU. The actors are making it work.

Definitely not as out there as WV, and definitely carried at times by the charms of the two leads (and their primary companion the past couple of episodes), and definitely look forward to it each week. Much like later seasons of Cobra Kai, I do feel like the writers are working under an imposed "shit" quota.

They had to change a bunch of the storyline and script because it was going to be based on a world wide virus and the FlagSmashers were fighting for the cure. Most of that has been cut with only the death and the heist of a vaccine. Still really good.

ON THE RECORD TAKE: Aaron Rodgers should be the permanent host of Jeopardy

DaveInSeattle wrote: ↑Tue Apr 13, 2021 1:30 pm

Rush2112 wrote: ↑Mon Apr 12, 2021 2:37 pm Anyone else watch You're the Worst?, was on FX a couple years ago. I'd forgotten about it in the myriad of other shows, but watching the last two seasons now and enjoying it.

I watched the first season, and enjoyed it, but then it started to wear on me. I really didn't like some of the side characters (Paul and LIndsay), and the Edgar character was just too David Schwimmer-y for me (I have enjoyed when the actor show's up on 'Doug Loves Movies' though).

I did think they handled the Gretchen/Depression storyline really well.

Paul drops out thankfully. I can't remember when as I watched like 4-5 years ago. I'm not that big of a fan of Lindsay still, though I am a fan of her rack) Edgar comes out of his shell. I probably like him the most of any character now.

Frank of Ireland on Prime. 19 min through the first episode and you all need to get on this shit, stat. Deviously hilarious.

Ryan wrote: ↑Wed Apr 14, 2021 11:27 am ON THE RECORD TAKE: Aaron Rodgers should be the permanent host of Jeopardy

He got better with each episode. He barked "No" a couple of times which was hilarious.

Pruitt wrote: ↑Sat Apr 17, 2021 9:04 pm

Ryan wrote: ↑Wed Apr 14, 2021 11:27 am ON THE RECORD TAKE: Aaron Rodgers should be the permanent host of Jeopardy

He got better with each episode. He barked "No" a couple of times which was hilarious.

I don’t think Aaron Rogers was necessary better than the other guest hosts. But, he certainly did a credible, decent job of it. Credit where credit is due

So, I am genuinely enjoying Falcon and Winter Soldier.

tennbengal wrote: ↑Sun Apr 18, 2021 6:53 pm So, I am genuinely enjoying Falcon and Winter Soldier.

Me too. Not as good as Wanda Vision, but worth the hour each week.

On the other hand I have also watched the new Mighty Ducks thing because I use my time wisely.

Ryan wrote: ↑Wed Apr 14, 2021 11:27 am ON THE RECORD TAKE: Aaron Rodgers should be the permanent host of Jeopardy

I'm joining the LeVar Burton groundswell

Reaper wrote: ↑Sun Apr 18, 2021 9:43 pm

Ryan wrote: ↑Wed Apr 14, 2021 11:27 am ON THE RECORD TAKE: Aaron Rodgers should be the permanent host of Jeopardy

I'm joining the LeVar Burton groundswell

Has he even hosted it yet?

Nothing wrong with Ken Jennings

Pruitt wrote: ↑Mon Apr 19, 2021 7:36 am

Reaper wrote: ↑Sun Apr 18, 2021 9:43 pm

Ryan wrote: ↑Wed Apr 14, 2021 11:27 am ON THE RECORD TAKE: Aaron Rodgers should be the permanent host of Jeopardy

I'm joining the LeVar Burton groundswell

Has he even hosted it yet?

Nothing wrong with Ken Jennings

I don't think Jennings wantsthe permanent gig. Maybe it's me echo chambering, but I've read many an article laying out his qualifications to be host and I can't find fault in any of them. Maybe it's nostalgia from growing up with Reading Rainbow. Maybe I think a black man other than Steve Harvey should host a game show. Whatever it is, I'm on that train.

Reaper wrote: ↑Mon Apr 19, 2021 8:47 am

Pruitt wrote: ↑Mon Apr 19, 2021 7:36 am

Reaper wrote: ↑Sun Apr 18, 2021 9:43 pm

Ryan wrote: ↑Wed Apr 14, 2021 11:27 am ON THE RECORD TAKE: Aaron Rodgers should be the permanent host of Jeopardy

I'm joining the LeVar Burton groundswell

Has he even hosted it yet?

Nothing wrong with Ken Jennings

I don't think Jennings wantsthe permanent gig. Maybe it's me echo chambering, but I've read many an article laying out his qualifications to be host and I can't find fault in any of them. Maybe it's nostalgia from growing up with Reading Rainbow. Maybe I think a black man other than Steve Harvey should host a game show. Whatever it is, I'm on that train.

May i introduce you to Catch 21?

(But 3 wouldn't be a bad thing, either.)

A_B wrote: ↑Mon Apr 19, 2021 8:52 am

Reaper wrote: ↑Mon Apr 19, 2021 8:47 am

Pruitt wrote: ↑Mon Apr 19, 2021 7:36 am

Reaper wrote: ↑Sun Apr 18, 2021 9:43 pm

Ryan wrote: ↑Wed Apr 14, 2021 11:27 am ON THE RECORD TAKE: Aaron Rodgers should be the permanent host of Jeopardy

I'm joining the LeVar Burton groundswell

Has he even hosted it yet?

Nothing wrong with Ken Jennings

I don't think Jennings wantsthe permanent gig. Maybe it's me echo chambering, but I've read many an article laying out his qualifications to be host and I can't find fault in any of them. Maybe it's nostalgia from growing up with Reading Rainbow. Maybe I think a black man other than Steve Harvey should host a game show. Whatever it is, I'm on that train.

May i introduce you to Catch 21?

(But 3 wouldn't be a bad thing, either.)

And D-Wade is going to be hosting a new game show on TBS/TNT called The Cube.

But I also throw my hat in for LeVar Burton. I just want him to wear Geordi's visor.