TV Series Worth Watching.

[Kingy]

Another couple I've had a look at ...


The Man in the High Castle. 

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1740299/

Quote:Based on Philip K. Dick's award-winning novel and adapted by Frank Spotniz, The Man in the High Castle explores what it would be like if the Allied Powers had lost WWII, and Japan and Germany ruled the United States. Starring Rufus Sewell (John Adams), Luke Kleintank (Pretty Little Liars) and Alexa Davalos (Mob City). Executive produced by Ridley Scott (Blade Runner).

Quote:A glimpse into an alternate history of North America. What life after WWII may have been like if the Nazis had won the war.

I've got Amazon Prime which includes their streaming service. They have been hammering this to death as its an 'Amazon Original'. Given the producer and cast I decided to watch it. It's another one where I'm very uncertain how it's got a high 8.2 in IMDb. It looks great. Very good visually and the cast/ acting is good. The letdown is it's a rather slow and ambling plot / storyline. It never seems to hit a pace and run with it. I was quite bored through a few episodes and found myself watching it just to get to the finale, which I'd already guessed correctly well beforehand anyway. I didn't appreciate the very end of this first series either. Won't spoil it for anyone, but I won't be rushing to seee season 2 when/if it's released. 


Jessica Jones

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2357547/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1

Quote:Ever since her short-lived stint as a superhero ended in tragedy, Jessica Jones has been rebuilding her personal life and career as a hot-tempered, sardonic private detective in Hell's Kitchen, New York City. Plagued by self-loathing and a wicked case of PTSD, Jessica battles demons from within and without, using her extraordinary abilities as an unlikely champion for those in need... especially if they're willing to cut her a check.

My son is Marvel mad. He loves The Avenger films and anything associated with them. So I've seen the lot. I saw an advert about this series and it explained how Marvel started a line of comics aimed at adult audiences. Adult themes, more violence etc. This was one of them. With this in mind I thought I'd give it a chance. I lasted about three or four episodes which were hard work. I didn't like Krysten Ritter in the lead one bit. Just didn't take to her at all. The main characters don't transfer well from the comics and neither do the plots/ subplots. Too many holes and too obvious. 


Battle Creek

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3215364/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1

Quote:Two detectives with different views on the world team up and using cynicism, guile and deception, they clean up the streets of Battle Creek.

It's a buddy buddy series. Rough, take a chance cop and pristine, perfect FBI by the book cop (with a hidden past yet to be revealed). 
It bobs along nicely and tried to be a bit 'Lethal Weapon' but just ends up being another "You know exactly whats going to happen as it's the same formula every episode" Police show. 
I lasted three episodes (I think) and searched for something with more bite to watch. Battle Creek does nothing wrong and will appeal to people who like shows like 'The Mentalist' or 'Castle' as you can literally watch any episode as 'easy viewing' without worrying too much about the main ongoing plotlines. As it happens I found Peaky Blinders when looking for something else, so I do have Battle Creek to thank for that!