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Upthevibe

(7,884 posts)
Sun Mar 20, 2016, 05:41 PM Mar 2016

Suggestions for Netflix.. I'm binging on "The Killing" 1st season and OMG it's so,

so good! Its taking so many turns and I'm on the last episode about to find out. God I love this!
I'm almost done so I need to know what is the next awesome show to sink my teeth into?
Here's what I've already seen and I'm definitely more in the mood for dramas
The Sopranos
Breaking Bad
Dexter
And I can't remember the others.

Thanks for any suggestions!

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Suggestions for Netflix.. I'm binging on "The Killing" 1st season and OMG it's so, (Original Post) Upthevibe Mar 2016 OP
If you liked Breaking Bad try "Better Call Saul" which is a sort of prequel.. PoliticAverse Mar 2016 #1
Just so you know, the actor who played the cool guy detective sidekick on the Killing hlthe2b Mar 2016 #2
Happy Valley, 30 Degrees in Feb intrepidity Mar 2016 #3
Thank you guys so much. I'm completely up-to-date on Better Call Saul. I've heard great Upthevibe Mar 2016 #4
Not a writer intrepidity Mar 2016 #10
Fargo the series sharp_stick Mar 2016 #5
Wow! I was just this second wondering to myself when Fargo was going to be back on for Upthevibe Mar 2016 #6
LOVED "The Killing" even though it was dark. Laffy Kat Mar 2016 #7
You may also like the "George Gently"series. nt Laffy Kat Mar 2016 #8
If you liked The Killing, you may also like: The Fall, Top of the Lake, Luther demmiblue Mar 2016 #9
I second "The Fall" intrepidity Mar 2016 #11
Not sure if it's still on Netflix, but Life on Mars was excellent. Lars39 Mar 2016 #12
Awesome... Top of the lake, The Fall, Sons of Anarchy, and Damages! Maybe I shoul go Upthevibe Mar 2016 #13
Black Mirror Yavin4 Mar 2016 #14
Wow! I love "The Twilight Zone". I've never heard of "Black Mirror" but I'll see if it's Upthevibe Mar 2016 #15
it's there. Yavin4 Mar 2016 #23
Two I liked Paulie Mar 2016 #16
Now go see the ORIGINAL... uriel1972 Mar 2016 #17
"Wallander" with Kenneth Branagh is excellent. SMC22307 Mar 2016 #18
And see the original Wallander too!... uriel1972 Mar 2016 #19
Oh and the original House of Cards... nt uriel1972 Mar 2016 #20
The original Wallander is in my queue, now The Bridge is as well! SMC22307 Mar 2016 #21
I know I may sound like a stuck record with the "See the Original""... uriel1972 Mar 2016 #22
I caught a couple of episodes on PBS way back when... SMC22307 Mar 2016 #24
I am going to recommend a couple of websites blogslut Mar 2016 #25
I loved "River" too... PassingFair Mar 2016 #38
Daredevil Season 2 just came out. RandySF Mar 2016 #26
Instant watcher and all flicks.net...I'll definitely go there. Trying to navigate Netflix to find Upthevibe Mar 2016 #27
Also try "Being Human' RandySF Mar 2016 #28
Their search engine is atrocious Orrex Mar 2016 #30
Give "Narcos" a try. Paladin Mar 2016 #29
Nurse Jackie is terrific Orrex Mar 2016 #31
If you don't mind subtitles I recommend Rita. Also Bloodline! mentalsolstice Mar 2016 #32
I really liked "Rita", also "Dicte" PassingFair Mar 2016 #39
"Borgen" ("The Castle") The Velveteen Ocelot Mar 2016 #33
I saw Nurse Jackie in real time. Man, that was one for the ages. Absolutely amazing.... Upthevibe Mar 2016 #34
Fargo, the series GermanDem Mar 2016 #35
Making of a Murderer Blue Dalek Mar 2016 #36
Making a Murderer is WHY I got Netflix! I was visiting some friends for an evening and we Upthevibe Mar 2016 #37
Longmire..... mrmpa Mar 2016 #40

PoliticAverse

(26,366 posts)
1. If you liked Breaking Bad try "Better Call Saul" which is a sort of prequel..
Sun Mar 20, 2016, 05:51 PM
Mar 2016

following the "Saul Goodman" character.

hlthe2b

(101,730 posts)
2. Just so you know, the actor who played the cool guy detective sidekick on the Killing
Sun Mar 20, 2016, 05:56 PM
Mar 2016

is in this season's House of Cards (season 4), which I would recommend as well.

While I was among those who never thought they would get into Sons of Anarchy, I found myself absolutely hooked. It has ended its series run so all seasons should be available.

intrepidity

(7,241 posts)
3. Happy Valley, 30 Degrees in Feb
Sun Mar 20, 2016, 07:21 PM
Mar 2016

Hit & Miss was very interesting. I like the British TV shows.

I try to watch the network TV shows but they just pale in comparison to cable or foreign. I need more suggestions too.

Am trying to watch Life, a network police show with Damien Lewis. The writing of these types of shows isn't up to the quality I expect though. Also trying Lie To Me. Network TV sucks. But I like the actors.

Upthevibe

(7,884 posts)
4. Thank you guys so much. I'm completely up-to-date on Better Call Saul. I've heard great
Sun Mar 20, 2016, 07:54 PM
Mar 2016

things about Sons of Anarchy and House of Cards. I've never heard of Happy Valley or 30 degrees in Feb. Are those shows or documentaries (which I also love)? Intrepidity, are you by chance a writer or do you write on the side? I ask that because I am, and I completely agree that
most of the network shows are almost unwatchable. They aren't even in the same arena as the cable shows and it really is all about the writing. I have some friends who write and they are the same way regarding contrived plots, horrible dialogue, and ridiculous story lines.

intrepidity

(7,241 posts)
10. Not a writer
Sun Mar 20, 2016, 09:06 PM
Mar 2016

Thanks for the compliment though

I have been trying to binge Sons of Anarchy, having managed to ignore it for all 7 seasons. I am stuck in season 5 ... had to take a break from the violence and repetitive story lines, but eventually I will finish it.

Happy Valley is a Brit TV show. Very well done, easy to binge and enjoy. 30 degrees is Swedish TV show, only 1 season so far, takes place in Thailand, about Swedes living there. Very good.

Why can't network shows do better? I wonder if it has to do with dumbing-down for the general audience or something? I just can't stand them.

I like just about everything on SHO and HBO. Some AMC, some FX (Justified! loved that one). Liking Vikings on History channel.

And Better Call Saul, one of my current favorites!

Upthevibe

(7,884 posts)
6. Wow! I was just this second wondering to myself when Fargo was going to be back on for
Sun Mar 20, 2016, 07:59 PM
Mar 2016

for the 3rd season....so good!

Laffy Kat

(16,356 posts)
7. LOVED "The Killing" even though it was dark.
Sun Mar 20, 2016, 08:08 PM
Mar 2016

The chemistry between the two detectives was addicting. Make sure you watch every last second of the final episode!

demmiblue

(36,751 posts)
9. If you liked The Killing, you may also like: The Fall, Top of the Lake, Luther
Sun Mar 20, 2016, 08:40 PM
Mar 2016






Edit: also Broadchurch/Gracepoint

Lars39

(26,093 posts)
12. Not sure if it's still on Netflix, but Life on Mars was excellent.
Sun Mar 20, 2016, 09:08 PM
Mar 2016

I'm watching Death in Paradise now.

Upthevibe

(7,884 posts)
13. Awesome... Top of the lake, The Fall, Sons of Anarchy, and Damages! Maybe I shoul go
Mon Mar 21, 2016, 12:34 AM
Mar 2016

in alphabetical order. They all sound great...

Upthevibe

(7,884 posts)
15. Wow! I love "The Twilight Zone". I've never heard of "Black Mirror" but I'll see if it's
Mon Mar 21, 2016, 12:44 AM
Mar 2016

on Netflix.

SMC22307

(8,088 posts)
18. "Wallander" with Kenneth Branagh is excellent.
Mon Mar 21, 2016, 01:08 AM
Mar 2016

It's based on Henning Mankell's crime novels set in Sweden. A couple of friends didn't like it because it's too dark, but I loved it. It's visually stunning with complex themes.

"Being Human" about a ghost, vampire and werewolf trying to survive in modern-day UK was dark and fun. Sharp writing by Toby Whithouse. Realistic interpersonal relationships, and excellent music ("And tonight, we shall be listening to Miss Kate Bush!&quot .

"Happy Valley" with James Norton ("Grantchester&quot is in my queue, but right now I'm getting caught up on "Game of Thrones"... only half-way through Season 2!

SMC22307

(8,088 posts)
21. The original Wallander is in my queue, now The Bridge is as well!
Mon Mar 21, 2016, 01:20 AM
Mar 2016

Thanks to Stieg Larsson, turns out I really like Swedish crime dramas.

uriel1972

(4,261 posts)
22. I know I may sound like a stuck record with the "See the Original""...
Mon Mar 21, 2016, 01:33 AM
Mar 2016

But not only do you get to see a new bunch of actors, you generally see a new story and a new way of seeing things as well.

ps. Ian Richardson is one of the greats. I respect Kevin Spacey, but the House of Cards belongs to Ian Richardson, hands down.

SMC22307

(8,088 posts)
24. I caught a couple of episodes on PBS way back when...
Mon Mar 21, 2016, 01:58 AM
Mar 2016

but I'll start from the beginning. I have watched Frank and Claire through Season 3, and will continue at some point. "Games of Thrones" will keep me going for a while, but I gotta take a break for the nice spring weather. Heat and humidity? Back into the AC with the remote control!

blogslut

(37,955 posts)
25. I am going to recommend a couple of websites
Mon Mar 21, 2016, 02:11 AM
Mar 2016

instantwatcher.com

allflicks.net

Both are much better at searching for content than Netflix's godawful engine. I can't stand searching for titles on the Netflix site or via my streaming-boxed teevee. I go to either of those two sites, find what I like, click the link to my Netflix account and add to my list. That way, when I crank up my teevee, I can find what I want from 'MyList' in a few clicks.

ADD: I do have a recommendation - "River" A British Detective series. Dark, a little bit supernatural but, ultimately, a study of a man suffering through overwhelming grief. I knew Stellan Skarsgård was a good actor but after watching this series I came to realize he is a great actor.

Upthevibe

(7,884 posts)
27. Instant watcher and all flicks.net...I'll definitely go there. Trying to navigate Netflix to find
Mon Mar 21, 2016, 02:35 AM
Mar 2016

what
I want is ridiculous. Thanks for all of the suggestions!

Orrex

(63,086 posts)
30. Their search engine is atrocious
Mon Mar 21, 2016, 09:43 AM
Mar 2016

As is their "recommendations" algorithm.

Check out Instant Watcher for a more user-friendly interface!

Paladin

(28,204 posts)
29. Give "Narcos" a try.
Mon Mar 21, 2016, 08:29 AM
Mar 2016

It's a dramatic treatment of Pablo Escobar's drug empire in Colombia, and the efforts of U.S. drug enforcement personnel to bring it down. Really well done.

mentalsolstice

(4,454 posts)
32. If you don't mind subtitles I recommend Rita. Also Bloodline!
Mon Mar 21, 2016, 10:13 AM
Mar 2016

Rita is an edgy Danish dramady about a beautiful but cranky schoolteacher. It was an interesting take on how their social systems are so much different than ours.

Bloodline was a slow burn thriller that takes place in the FL Keys.

I've watched most of the shows mentioned upthread all are good recommendations. Right now my spouse and I are binging on The Walking Dead. And I'm taking a break from my usual dark and edgy preferences to binge on The Gilmore Girls which is like giving up filet mignon for cotton candy.

Upthevibe

(7,884 posts)
34. I saw Nurse Jackie in real time. Man, that was one for the ages. Absolutely amazing....
Tue Mar 22, 2016, 04:15 AM
Mar 2016

Something else that helps to make these shows stellar are the supporting cast members....the acting, dialogue, and chemistry. Another really good show that got very little hype and only two seasons was called Going On. So good! I'm jazzed that I have so many recommendations!

GermanDem

(168 posts)
35. Fargo, the series
Tue Mar 22, 2016, 01:18 PM
Mar 2016

But I think it is on Hulu, if you have that, too. Excellent storyline, and fantastic acting. Billy Bob Thornton plays a truly glorious villain, but all the other actors are fantastic, too.

Upthevibe

(7,884 posts)
37. Making a Murderer is WHY I got Netflix! I was visiting some friends for an evening and we
Wed Mar 23, 2016, 03:01 AM
Mar 2016

watched 5 episodes before we had to go to bed and I had to leave early the next morning. So there I was, stuck in the middle and having to censor myself from comments, stories, etc. about the show! Well, a couple of weeks later I got Netflix and finished the series. Wow!. I wish some of my friends in my area watched it so we could discuss. I have questions and would love some feedback. I bet a lot of folks got Netflix because of Making a Murderer. With Netflix I'm in Heaven.!

mrmpa

(4,033 posts)
40. Longmire.....
Wed Mar 23, 2016, 03:00 PM
Mar 2016

A&E had a few seasons of it, then Netflix bought it & it's been renewed for another season.

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