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NewHendoLib

(60,496 posts)
Sun Jan 15, 2023, 10:28 PM Jan 2023

We tried 3 series on Netflix. Inside Man, The Watcher, and Emily in Paris.

Inside Man was quite a surprise - really great.

We are part way through The Watcher - fun - quite creepy.

Emily in Paris - we got through 15 minutes and decided it is a show not for my wife and I - vapid cliches, a clueless lead, and awful music.

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We tried 3 series on Netflix. Inside Man, The Watcher, and Emily in Paris. (Original Post) NewHendoLib Jan 2023 OP
Thx for sharing! SheltieLover Jan 2023 #1
I liked Tim Burton's PlutosHeart Jan 2023 #2
Loved Wednesday! rainy Jan 2023 #6
I liked Wednesday, Witcher was better than Watcher, love Designated Surviver RainCaster Jan 2023 #3
The best comedy right now is on AppleTV - Ted Lasso RainCaster Jan 2023 #4
Is season 3 out yet? bif Jan 2023 #9
Yes RainCaster Jan 2023 #11
Perhaps you're thinking of Season 2? Season 3 is not out yet. oregonjen Jan 2023 #17
S3 is not out yet. No release date found. PlutosHeart Jan 2023 #19
Just FYI oregonjen Jan 2023 #18
I suggest The Kings of the World. It is about a 5 street orphans in Medellin Colombia. doc03 Jan 2023 #5
Streaming where? nt intrepidity Jan 2023 #20
The Kings of the World is on Netflix. nt doc03 Jan 2023 #21
There's another thread on the watcher NJCher Jan 2023 #7
Try 'Sprung' on Freevee bif Jan 2023 #8
Agreed on all, except... Silver Gaia Jan 2023 #10
totally agree. we'll watch almost anything that takes place in Paris. beaglelover Jan 2023 #12
My opinions. beaglelover Jan 2023 #13
Too pop culture and cliche for us NewHendoLib Jan 2023 #14
My opinions nuxvomica Jan 2023 #15
I can say we have opposing tastes! NewHendoLib Jan 2023 #16
Thanks for suggestions. I loved "From Scratch". Starts out txwhitedove Feb 2023 #22

doc03

(36,695 posts)
5. I suggest The Kings of the World. It is about a 5 street orphans in Medellin Colombia.
Sun Jan 15, 2023, 11:16 PM
Jan 2023

The oldest boy 19 inherits his grandmother's land in the mountains. The story follows the boy's journey
to escape the crime ridden streets of the city for a new life on their own land. I thought it was very good.
I will check out the movies you recommended also, thanks.

bif

(23,973 posts)
8. Try 'Sprung' on Freevee
Mon Jan 16, 2023, 02:01 AM
Jan 2023

Written by Gary Garcia. The guy who did "My Name is Earl" & "Raising Hope". Very funny.

beaglelover

(4,052 posts)
12. totally agree. we'll watch almost anything that takes place in Paris.
Mon Jan 16, 2023, 01:27 PM
Jan 2023

And we very much enjoy Emily in Paris. It's nice light fun entertainment.

beaglelover

(4,052 posts)
13. My opinions.
Mon Jan 16, 2023, 01:29 PM
Jan 2023

Inside Man - very good and entertaining.
The Watcher - Meh.
Emily in Paris - fun, light, entertaining.

NewHendoLib

(60,496 posts)
14. Too pop culture and cliche for us
Mon Jan 16, 2023, 02:10 PM
Jan 2023

We're pretty fussy about pop stuff and "let's have all kinds of stereotypes" in the cast. I think it's our age - our 41 year old daughter knew we'd dislike it ( she did too!).

Different tastes for different folks, that's all.

nuxvomica

(12,877 posts)
15. My opinions
Tue Jan 17, 2023, 07:12 AM
Jan 2023

Inside Man -- Okay but didn't make a lot of sense.
The Watcher -- Made even less sense. It was frustrating that the characters didn't do the obvious things to solve the mystery,
Emily in Paris -- I thoroughly enjoyed this thriller about how attractive people suffer in an attractive city, including the main character, who has an endless closet, works for an evil organization (marketing firm), and doesn't seem to ever need money.

txwhitedove

(4,010 posts)
22. Thanks for suggestions. I loved "From Scratch". Starts out
Mon Feb 6, 2023, 10:36 PM
Feb 2023

almost an Ami in Italy spin, but much better, deeper, richer, and the music is varied and wonderful. It is actually based on the true story.

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