Let's get this thread started again!
Recently watched;
The Sinner (2 seasons). I really enjoyed this. A gritty US detective who has his own demons to contend with, on a murder hunt. 8/10.
Designated Survivor (2 seasons but I only watched the first). It's all a bit far-fetched even given the state of the world today (The White House is blown up killing the President and his cabinet bar one member who leaves his seat moments before the blast). Kiefer Sutherland is the 'designated survivor' who is handed the presidency and has to run the country but also find the perpetrators and stop any further attacks. I enjoyed it, but it's all a little bit 'glossy' (think US soap opera). Season 2 is supposed to be rubbish, so I won't bother with it.7/10.
After Life. I guess you either like Ricky Gervais or you don't. I think he's brilliant, but I didn't like After Life as much as The Office or Extras (both of which were brilliant). It's very dark in places, as it deals with the effects of death on those left behind, but it has its lighter moments. Season 2 is on its way. 7/10.
Baptiste. Worth watching for Tom Hollander's performance - he is an excellent actor. An older detective searches for a missing sex worker in Amsterdam and gets caught in a web of corruption and violence. It's all a bit convoluted, but it held my attention to the end. 6/10.
I'm now 5 episodes into Stranger Things and although sci-fi is not normally my thing, I'm really enjoying it. Will report back once I've finished all 8 episodes. There's a season 2 to watch and season 3 starts on Netflix on July 4th. 8/10 (so far).
