Favorite TV shows thread

[Folsom]

He’s not human. He’s a Kryptonian.

 

[AMR / iFi audio]

You are correct in saying that he is a Kryptonian, but you are not right saying that he is not a human. They are not mutually exclusive.

Let's apply a modicum of logic here.

1. Species are largely defined as being capable of interbreeding. If he has a son then I guess they do it with Lois and it works?
He is in part human. Their DNA seems compatible. A cat could not be attracted to mating signals of a dog and unless Windows has a critical error, cat's sperm and dog's egg would not interact, preventing a development of an embryo.

98.5% of our DNA is identical to Neanderthals, and based on science and digital reproductions based on the skeletons we found they look quite different from Homo Sapiens Sapiens.

2. Physical factor
He looks like a human. If he was an alien without a common ancestor with a homo sapiens, then the form factor would not be so dramatically similar. There are many theories how Kryptonians and homo sapiens interbred in the past.

3. Literal naming
Clark is a (super)MAN and a MAN (of steel). He is not a super(Alien) or super(Kryptonian).

4. Clark often highlights that this is his world (referring to Earth).

 

[bonzo75]

Reacher is average but entertaining. Don't go to it if you haven't been through some of the stronger recommendations here, but watch it to pass time. After that I watched the two movies and appreciated them more with the background, imagining Tom cruise as big guy

 

[KeithR]

Ted Lasso is entertaining.

S1 Morning Show was average and a solid “who cares” for us despite the expensive talent.

 

[KeithR]

I recently watched a few episodes of the second season of the Witcher. Has anyone seen it already? Does it get better in the second half?

Tried S1 and passed.

Wheel of Time was a grower though

 

[MadFloyd]

I couldn't get into the Witcher, but loved The Morning Show (only watched the first season so far).

My current series, which I adore, is Succession.

 

[still-one]

I couldn't get into the Witcher, but loved The Morning Show (only watched the first season so far).

My current series, which I adore, is Succession.

I thought Morning Show found a way to incorporate the issues in an interesting manner. I liked both seasons.

 

[bonzo75]

I couldn't get into the Witcher, but loved The Morning Show (only watched the first season so far).

My current series, which I adore, is Succession.

Succession season 2 is brilliant, much better than 1, but season 3 was meh. Decent ending but still meh. They ran out of the high quality of dialogues

 

[MadFloyd]

I have one episode left in season 2, so this is disappointing news. The quality of dialog is what makes the show.

 

[still-one]

Succession season 2 is brilliant, much better than 1, but season 3 was meh. Decent ending but still meh. They ran out of the high quality of dialogues

I agree I enjoyed season 2 but Succession 3 was unwatchable and I finally gave up. Some of the Dumbest dialog I can remember.

 

[bonzo75]

I have one episode left in season 2, so this is disappointing news. The quality of dialog is what makes the show.

Ah 2 ending is brilliant

 

[AMR / iFi audio]

I could not wait to see the new Lord of the Rings until I saw the teaser trailer today. I am not sold after watching the trailer, and I am pretty discouraged. It seems like it is going to be another Witcher.

 

[MadFloyd]

Saw the trailer during the super bowl. I was pessimistic beforehand but much more so now!

 

[AMR / iFi audio]

I hope it did not ruin the super bowl for you. Dre's squad would not approve if it did.

 

[bonzo75]

Only murders in the building is fun, It's on Disney and Hulu. Two old guys and a young girl get together to do a podcast on a murder in the building with some comedy

 

[MadFloyd]

Only murders in the building is fun, It's on Disney and Hulu. Two old guys and a young girl get together to do a podcast on a murder in the building with some comedy

I hadn't head about this, so thanks. Great cast!

 

[bonzo75]

I hadn't head about this, so thanks. Great cast!

Have you watched the least episode of succession S2, and then midnight mass yet

 

[MadFloyd]

Have you watched the least episode of succession S2, and then midnight mass yet

Nope. Hearing that season 3 isn't great, I'm saving the season 2 finale for when I really want a treat. Probably on the plane next Tuesday.

Haven't started Midnight Mass. I should.

 

[Rensselaer]

Borgen, a Danish political thriller seems excellent.

I highly concur

 

[Ovenmitt]

I am really coming up short on material these days. I watched Reacher because I found the books pretty entertaining. Overall, I thought it was pretty lame. The guy who played Reacher fit the bill physically, but my god his acting chops were dreadful.

My wife and I started into Queens Gambit again…. Even on the third go, it’s really special.