We are always on the lookout for something good to watch on TV. there is nothing worse than getting into a box set and realising you only have one episode left until the end of the series! It’s been a while since I did a round-up of what we have been watching so here they are –
Black Summer
Heard good reviews about this so gave it a try, binge-watched the whole season in two sittings! A pandemic has swept across America and the infected are turned into zombie-like flesh-eating maniacs. Forget walkers though, the zombies in this are more like olympic sprinters! Follow a handful of characters as their stories intertwine while they try to make it to the safety of the stadium. Keeps you well and truly on the edge of your seat and we really can’t wait for season 2.
Lucky Man
This is one we have had in our watch list for some time but never watched. James Nesbitt is a London murder inspector with a gambling habit and a massive debt. One night he is given an ancient bracelet which gives him the ability to control luck. The only problem is, each time he uses the bracelet, he is dealt a blow of bad luck to compensate for the good luck he has had. Good, light-hearted fun that is easy to follow.
The Punisher S2
Awesome, awesome and a little more awesome! We did watch this a couple of months back, but it’s so worth a mention. Based on the movie The Punisher shows Frank Castle (Jon Bernthal) getting his much-waited revenge on those who played a part in his family’s murders.
Walking Dead Season 8
I liked this season much more than 7. I feel a lot more went on. Season 7 seemed to drag out a little for me and didn’t leave me wanting to watch more. The last episode of season 8 was bloody brilliant and totally didn’t expect what happened. Roll on next season!
Mayans
If you enjoyed Sons of Anarchy then I reckon you will love this too. To be honest, I was unsure whether or not this would be any good, as I thought I would naturally compare it to S.O.A, but we loved this. You will even recognise some of the characters from S.O.A which was a nice twist.
Movies we have watched
Skyscraper
Dwayne Johnson saves the world,,,,,again. The Rock, stars as a safety consultant who has to certify the worlds most advanced skyscraper safe before it can be opened. He takes his family with him for the trip, however, terrorists try to destroy the skyscraper. Unfortunately Dwayne Johnsons family are inside and he is locked out, so he has to try to get in to help get his family out. Not the best film he has ever starred in and the story was not really that interesting. It felt a lot like a modern version of Die Hard but a little more predictable. Really good effects at times though, especially when he is jumping from tower cranes hundreds of feet in the air.
Upgraded
This is based in the future where nearly everything is controlled by tech. (Not much different to now really is it?!) Gray Trace played by is left paralyzed after being mugged and later on is invited to have an implant called STEM that promises to give his quality of life back. He might have his ability to walk again but things don’t pan out quite how he had planned.
Breaking In
Shaun Russel takes her son and daughter on a breakaway at her late father’s house, whilst she sorts out the estate and prepares to sell the house. Unknown to them there are four bad guys already inside and they want something in the house.
We really enjoyed this and think it’s definitely worth a watch.
I See You
If you don’t want to waste 86 minutes of your life then probably best not to bother with this. A guy rents this massive holiday home out but it transpires that he is a bit of a pervy Pete. Let’s just say, cameras, a strange looking dude and me and Craig sitting through it saying “What the f@*! are we watching!”.
Patrick
Another one that we watched with the boys on our Sunday movie afternoon. Patrick the Pug is a little trouble maker and gets up to all sorts of mischief, but you can’t help but like the lovable rogue. It’s a fun movie for all of the family and now my boys are wanting a Patrick the Pug!
What have you been watching lately?
Black Summer is on my wishlist of things to watch! Not my normal sort of thing, but going to give it a go to see how I get on.
Haven’t seen any of these – which should I start with
Wow…thanks so much – great list. I’m definitely going to check a lot of these out. I’m terrible at spotting the really good shows and this lot looks like the sort of programmes I’d really get into.
I need to watch all of these things. I love the sound of Black Summer and Lucky Man is on my to watch list already.
The latest series of The Walking Dead was so much better than the previous one! Alpha is such a good baddy!
My girls have been bugging me to watch Patrick with them. I think I might have to x
I’m totally with you on the Walking Dead being more interesting again. I almost gave up on it last season! I haven’t seen many of your other series’, so thanks for the suggestions!
~Jess
#MMBC
I must watch Black Summer. Z Nation was my favourite show, and this a spin off
hannah – new series on amazon prime is great, also enjoying “preacher”
Neber heard of any of these titles so good to hear some new programmes to check out. X #MMBC
Have added a couple to watch to my list that sound good thanks. I have been disappointed with Walking Dead last season
I really enjoyed watching Black Summer! It was definitely a series I didn’t want to end!
Oooh I may try out Lucky Man as my new easy-to-watch-while-cooking programme 🙂
just got caught up with latest Game of Thrones, cannot wait for the next episode
Havent seen any of these!just finished watching ‘you’, and baptiste. At the moment watching the Bay xx
My sister just got me into The Office (American version) for the first time. I’m on season 4 now and I’m absolutely obsessed. I’m already collecting The Office memes on my phone haha!
I love Black Summer too! Wish it didn’t have to end!
At the moment we are watching z nation then we will watch black summer which also looks great
Some good ideas for things to watch here. I’m always looking for something new.
I love your brief reviews on what to watch, will definitely give some of these a try. I am a all or nothing type of girl. Binge watch or don’t watch seems to be how I watch.
Brilliant TV shows & movies – you have a good taste! I went to see Dumbo at the cinema – was incredible x
great movie choice. We love to watch box sets
I completely agree with what you said about the walking dead!! Its one of my favourites shows so im so glad its picking up again x
Some great ones here! I was also unsure about Mayans MC and ended up loving it, which is awesome. I should try The Punisher; I haven’t seen any of it, but I’ve heard a lot of good things.
I have yet to watch season 2 of The Punisher. I’ve been meaning to now I really need to put that as a priority. I stopped watching The Walking Dead. Since Karl’s death and I heard about Rick leaving which I haven’t even watched, I just can’t anymore with that show. But I am looking forward to watching The Punisher. Thanks so much for hosting #MMBC
I haven’t heard of Black Summer – I’ll have to give that a look see.
the walking dead is hard to beat and we loved Patrick (we have two pugs but one had to be put out of the room as he kept barking at Patrick constantly – he likes to watch tv but the other pug isn’t as smart, he just sleeps alot!)
at the minute we are loving game of thrones and greys anatomy.
I loved les miserables the tv series when it was on recently and my guilty pleasure, which cracks my husband up when i put it on, is bachelor in paradise!
I can’t agree more about being disappointed! After work and when the kids are in bed we binge watch anything and everything and before you know it, the last episode of something you grow to love has appeared! Very frustrating lol x
want to see skyscraper