Great TV series - What are you watching now?

sharkymcpeterson · 07-19-2022, 02:14 PM

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Your assessment is correct, but so is ours. Anecdotally speaking, I know of many, many people who have canceled Netflix, Disney+, etc. because of the programming. It's not "en vogue". It is the truth. I'm sure many people here know of others who have canceled subscriptions for that very reason as well. Not everybody wants their kids watching cartoons about transgender characters and not everybody wants BLM/trans/etc. subject matter stuffed down their throats. Full stop!

See, I can do that too.

Because you know of many people who have canceled Netflix, Disney+, etc. that's the basis for your position? Really? So how many people are we talking about? 30 people? Maybe 50 people? Or do you know 9.5 million people who have canceled for the reasons you listed? The few people you know are hardly representative of the population at large.

The problem with that logic is all of the streaming services are doing it. Every single streaming platform is housing content with "BLM/trans/etc." elements and largely to the same degree. Is every streaming platform experiencing material attrition in its subscriber base? No, no they are not.

I canceled all my streaming accounts, I didn't want to support the abhorrent content being produced to be able to see the programs I was interested l in. If the filth that disgusted me to the point of cancellation went away I'd sign up again. There are many people like me. To ignore this fact is to ignore a substantial portion of potential subs. Of course there are other, larger factors at play also. But to say we don't make a dent is pure business ignorance. The phrase go woke go broke didn't invent itself. There is, in fact, some truth to that statement. This isn't politics, it's reality. A large portion of this country simply doesn't want to see the normalization of certain lifestyles while watching a basketball game. The aforementioned fact isn't meant to be a comment as to wether or not those lifestyles are right or wrong.

All your streaming accounts? That seems overly broad.

Well I only had two. They won't miss me, I get it. But honestly, I don't miss them either. I still fund DIRECTV and all the stations they carry that I may disagree with. It is what it is, I drew the line where I drew it.

stein_325i · 07-19-2022, 02:31 PM

It took four episodes, but Westworld has gone completely Westworld in perhaps one of their best and most satisfying jaw-dropping twists yet. All the clues are now making sense. I'm extremely interested to see how things will play out for the remainder of the season.

sharkymcpeterson · 07-19-2022, 02:42 PM

Better Call Saul was epic as usual. I'm still waiting for Walter White or Jessie to make an appearance. Only a few episodes left, damnit.

cmyx6go · 07-19-2022, 02:50 PM

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Better Call Saul was epic as usual. I'm still waiting for Walter White or Jessie to make an appearance. Only a few episodes left, damnit.

I have to watch it tonight. Last week's episode and the mid season finale were Holy Shit moments.

And NO Spoiler Alerts from the peanut gallery, thank you.

Sedan_Clan · 07-19-2022, 03:15 PM

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It took four episodes, but Westworld has gone completely Westworld in perhaps one of their best and most satisfying jaw-dropping twists yet. All the clues are now making sense. I'm extremely interested to see how things will play out for the remainder of the season.

That was quite the twist for sure.

OkieSnuffBox · 07-19-2022, 03:17 PM

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I received an email about a price increase this morning to $19.99/mo. for 4 screens and 4K.

It’s not really about the 2 bucks in isolation. It’s about the 2 bucks on top of all the other increases and the relative value of the subscription relative to time watching it and other options out there. Combined with the ability to cancel and re-subscribe to watch their content periodically, what is the point of paying monthly if we aren’t watching it all that much?

Not sure why going to dinner is a relevant comparison. I think cost of other TV options is most relevant. I pay 2 grand for football season tickets. Just because it’s entertainment doesn’t make it relevant to cost of TV subscriptions.

Gotcha. I don't bother with 4k since even with a 4k TV I've watched back-to-back programs, like the exact same episode of Top Gear in HD and 4k, and I can't see the difference.

And that's vision corrected to 20/20 on a 55" TV 10-12' away. Maybe I could tell from the same difference if I had an 88" TV or something.

OkieSnuffBox · 07-19-2022, 03:18 PM

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I have to watch it tonight. Last week's episode and the mid season finale were Holy Shit moments.

And NO Spoiler Alerts from the peanut gallery, thank you.

I'm waiting for the show to wrap, then going to go back and watch it all from the beginning. Haven't even watched Season 5 yet.

cmyx6go · 07-19-2022, 03:20 PM

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I'm waiting for the show to wrap, then going to go back and watch it all from the beginning. Haven't even watched Season 5 yet.

I kind of wish I had the patience to wait until the season is done. It's just more satisfying binging and not having to wait until the next episode.

sharkymcpeterson · 07-20-2022, 09:55 AM

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I have to watch it tonight. Last week's episode and the mid season finale were Holy Shit moments.

And NO Spoiler Alerts from the peanut gallery, thank you.

I'm waiting for the show to wrap, then going to go back and watch it all from the beginning. Haven't even watched Season 5 yet.

Oh man you're in for it.

sharkymcpeterson · 07-20-2022, 10:01 AM

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I received an email about a price increase this morning to $19.99/mo. for 4 screens and 4K.

It’s not really about the 2 bucks in isolation. It’s about the 2 bucks on top of all the other increases and the relative value of the subscription relative to time watching it and other options out there. Combined with the ability to cancel and re-subscribe to watch their content periodically, what is the point of paying monthly if we aren’t watching it all that much?

Not sure why going to dinner is a relevant comparison. I think cost of other TV options is most relevant. I pay 2 grand for football season tickets. Just because it’s entertainment doesn’t make it relevant to cost of TV subscriptions.

Gotcha. I don't bother with 4k since even with a 4k TV I've watched back-to-back programs, like the exact same episode of Top Gear in HD and 4k, and I can't see the difference.

And that's vision corrected to 20/20 on a 55" TV 10-12' away. Maybe I could tell from the same difference if I had an 88" TV or something.

I wish everything was in 4k….my DIRECTV 4k service is amazing. They've got it figured out. What sucks is they only have 1 or 2 channels but watching sports when it's on 104/105 is a treat. Thursday night football was being broadcast in 4k and man I loved it. No commercials, ultra clarity-I LOVED it. I think Amazon gets those games this season so maybe they will continue with 4k but I wonder if their quality will be on par with DIRECTV.

RickFLM4 · 07-20-2022, 10:45 AM

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Better Call Saul was epic as usual. I'm still waiting for Walter White or Jessie to make an appearance. Only a few episodes left, damnit.

Yeah agree another great episode.

OkieSnuffBox · 07-20-2022, 11:28 AM

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I wish everything was in 4k….my DIRECTV 4k service is amazing. They've got it figured out. What sucks is they only have 1 or 2 channels but watching sports when it's on 104/105 is a treat. Thursday night football was being broadcast in 4k and man I loved it. No commercials, ultra clarity-I LOVED it. I think Amazon gets those games this season so maybe they will continue with 4k but I wonder if their quality will be on par with DIRECTV.

Who knows? I know it's not our internet as I can pull 160mb+ down over wireless in the living room.

sharkymcpeterson · 07-20-2022, 01:13 PM

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I wish everything was in 4k….my DIRECTV 4k service is amazing. They've got it figured out. What sucks is they only have 1 or 2 channels but watching sports when it's on 104/105 is a treat. Thursday night football was being broadcast in 4k and man I loved it. No commercials, ultra clarity-I LOVED it. I think Amazon gets those games this season so maybe they will continue with 4k but I wonder if their quality will be on par with DIRECTV.

Who knows? I know it's not our internet as I can pull 160mb+ down over wireless in the living room.

In my experience directv 4k is noticeably higher quality compared to what I was streaming on Netflix (before I cancelled them)

RickFLM4 · 07-20-2022, 06:23 PM

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In my experience directv 4k is noticeably higher quality compared to what I was streaming on Netflix (before I cancelled them)

Are you using DTV satellite or streaming?

cmyx6go · 07-20-2022, 06:27 PM

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Better Call Saul was epic as usual. I'm still waiting for Walter White or Jessie to make an appearance. Only a few episodes left, damnit.

I thought this week’s episode was ehh at best, especially if compared to last week. Hopefully next week will be more Holy Shit.

OkieSnuffBox · 07-21-2022, 12:23 PM

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In my experience directv 4k is noticeably higher quality compared to what I was streaming on Netflix (before I cancelled them)

How big is your TV and how far away do you sit from it?

sharkymcpeterson · 07-21-2022, 01:10 PM

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In my experience directv 4k is noticeably higher quality compared to what I was streaming on Netflix (before I cancelled them)

Are you using DTV satellite or streaming?

All I've got now is directv. Like I said earlier, directv has, imo, amazing 4k quality. Head and shoulders better than most anything I ever got streaming. Maybe my internet was part of the problem, who knows.

sharkymcpeterson · 07-21-2022, 01:17 PM

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In my experience directv 4k is noticeably higher quality compared to what I was streaming on Netflix (before I cancelled them)

How big is your TV and how far away do you sit from it?

The two that we watch primarily are 65 and 75. About 8 feet from the 65, depending on seating slightly more or less than 10 feet. I could probably see them well from 30 feet though as bright as they are. But that's another topic.

The closer I am to it the more impressive 4k is on the 75. But I've always thought that directv had excellent picture quality when compared to what I saw from cable providers or what I was getting when streaming content. This goes back to when HD was still in its infancy.

sharkymcpeterson · 07-23-2022, 08:28 AM

That 90's show is coming soon to Netflix. Man, damn. This might be the show that forces me to pay Netflix again. Damnit. I'm happy and crushed all at once. It has everyone back but Danny masterson. Definitely excited.

Sedan_Clan · 07-23-2022, 12:39 PM

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That 90's show is coming soon to Netflix. Man, damn. This might be the show that forces me to pay Netflix again. Damnit. I'm happy and crushed all at once. It has everyone back but Danny masterson. Definitely excited.

Get a Firestick (..and download Films+). You'll be able to access everything…….including Netflix/Disney+/Hulu/etc. content without supporting woke streaming services with your dollars.

RickFLM4 · 07-23-2022, 12:56 PM

Finished Season 1 of The Old Man last night. Enjoyed the season and expect there will be a season 2. They certainly set it up for one.

Edit: Now I know why there were only seven episodes (and that there will be a season 2). Never know Jeff Bridges had been so sick.

https://www.indiewire.com/2022/07/ac...fe-1234741721/

Esteban · 07-23-2022, 05:14 PM

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Finished Season 1 of The Old Man last night. Enjoyed the season and expect there will be a season 2. They certainly set it up for one.

Edit: Now I know why there were only seven episodes (and that there will be a season 2). Never know Jeff Bridges had been so sick.

https://www.indiewire.com/2022/07/ac...fe-1234741721/

Just finished the final episode of season 1. Wow, that last bit was a stunner. Good show. Glad I stuck with it.

Thanks for the link, RickFLM4. Surprised to read about Jeff's sickness. Hope he pulls through. Tough guy right there.

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