Peaky Blinders - Netflix

[Blackjack200]

I'm a Sam Neill fan too. He's way under rated, imo. But in this... I'm not sure he pulls off the British makeover 100%.

I don't like Sam Neill's character in this, or Arthur Shelby. I'm not sure if it's the writing or the actors.

I think the idea of the older brother who's been pushed aside is a good one, but something about the way it's executed just feels off.

These are a couple of small complaints, there are so many awesome characters in this show. Danny Whiz-bang, Aunt-Polly, John Shelby, Thomas's uncle...

 

[phucheneh]

I've been meaning to start this but the lack of hype/word of mouth/critical acclaim has my expectations low

This plus the fact that the name is so fucking retarded that I assumed it was some kind of parody of British dramas.

 

[Blackjack200]

The Peaky Blinders are actually a historical English gang.

 

[zinfamous]

Keep meaning to start it, because that's the type of story/subject matter that I like. But, a lot of Netflix content is just....bad. So I haven't yet jumped on it.

 

[olds]

It is my favorite now, too. I watched on BBC...

Are the people speaking british?

 

[mcurphy]

Are the people speaking british?

Just started the watching, and yes, yes they are speaking British. And not just your casual Dr. Who British, we are talking full blown Attack The Block British here.

 

[soulcougher73]

Keep meaning to start it, because that's the type of story/subject matter that I like. But, a lot of Netflix content is just....bad. So I haven't yet jumped on it.

Missing out. Jump on in for at least one epi.

 

[olds]

Just started the watching, and yes, yes they are speaking British. And not just your casual Dr. Who British, we are talking full blown Attack The Block British here.

Thanks. Not watching it then.

 

[SAWYER]

House of Cards, Lilyhammer and the final season of the Killing are the best Netflix originals

 

[destrekor]

House of Cards, Lilyhammer and the final season of the Killing are the best Netflix originals

This isn't a Netflix original, neither is Lilyhammer. And The Killing is a tough sell as a Netflix Original: they only served as distributor, and possibly financier, for the final season. Sort of original, but really just concluding the story of an established story, with the same crew and everything as put together by a different financier.

 

[zinfamous]

House of Cards, Lilyhammer and the final season of the Killing are the best Netflix originals

I couldn't get into Lilyhammer at all. Pauly Walnuts does not have lead chops. I think I watched 5 episodes some 2 years ago.

The Killing--you meant that AMC show, based on the Danish show, that was brilliant for one season because it was supposed to be a 10 episode story arch with a real conclusion, then the producers punked out and threw a wrench into the finale and decided to make it a series?

House of Cards is, indeed, fantastic. ...though season 2 episode 1 pissed me off, so I haven't watched beyond that.

 

[zinfamous]

This isn't a Netflix original.

Oh...or did Netflix buy The Killing and make their own final season? --like with Arrested Development? (the most disappointing IP rebirth that I can recall, tbh)

 

[zinfamous]

Thanks. Not watching it then.

It's still the American language, though.

 

[destrekor]

It's still the American language, though.

I can feel his point though: The Brits done sullied the beauty of our language, and it might be tough to pay witness to the depths of their depravity.

 

[zinfamous]

I can feel his point though: The Brits done sullied the beauty of our language, and it might be tough to pay witness to the depths of their depravity.

This you?

 

[SAWYER]

Netflix's Hemlock Grove is pretty bad but I still watch it, it has hands down the most badass werewolf transformation I have ever seen in a show/movie
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNieysjSZW4

 

[mcurphy]

This you?

LOL! I got a good laugh out of this post, good use of E. B. Farnum!

 

[destrekor]

This you?

Dammit, I want to laugh, but this reference... it is lost on me.

 

[zinfamous]

Netflix's Hemlock Grove is pretty bad but I still watch it, it has hands down the most badass werewolf transformation I have ever seen in a show/movie
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNieysjSZW4

I really wanted to like it, because Famke, but yeah--very hard to get through even 3 episodes. it is just...awful.

 

[jeffrey]

Peaky Blinders was awesome, can't wait for season 3!

You have to get used to the accents, but after the first couple episodes you get used to it. I turned the volume up to try to hear better. Turning on closed captioning, as mentioned earlier in the thread, was also a great idea.

 

[zinfamous]

Dammit, I want to laugh, but this reference... it is lost on me.

E. B. Farnum from Deadwood. Yours was the exact type of phrasing he would use.

 

[Blackjack200]

WTF are you guys talking about? It's not difficult to understand the dialogue at all.

 

[gypsyman]

Excellent show. I did run closed captions after three episodes. Must see and awesome are words thrown around for a lot of average work. That being said, this is so well written and acted that I don't think anyone will be dissapointed. Binge watch warning. You will want to keep going.

 

[KLin]

Great show. I've got the subtitles on as well lulz.

Oh and Narcissa Malfoy is aunt pol.

 

[KLin]

And

Spoiler

poor Sam Neill getting shot at the end of each season finale

lol