Anyone check out the gritty reboot of Fresh Prince of Bel Air?

No joking around here, it's all melodrama

Carlton is a benzo addict and basically almost killed Will in the first episode. They hint at some major anxiety issues in his past, and everything Will does comes across to him as a personal sleight. He is going to snap

Hilary isn't as cute as the original but pretty funny. She's a chef/influencer and her mom hates the social media side of it

Ashley is Ashley.. Even sounds the same

Uncle Phil seems like the best dad ever, so he's similar in that way but he's not fat, so no fat jokes. His success has split him from his roots, and he's starting to regret it as he runs for District Counselor.

Aunt Viv is more like the original Viv, and talks about what it's like to move from Philly. She was successful with her art before Phil with law, and supported him at first. Now she's a teacher who regrets not doing art anymore

Will is still a cocky dumbass just not as goofy.. Still goofy as fuck but nobody is as goofy as the original Will Smith

Geoffrey can't get a read on him yet... Seems a lot more serious and someone you don't want to fuck with

Even Jazz is there, round glasses and all

Interesting show, we'll see how it goes. Can always use a good melodrama

Edit: Added some info after 3 episodes. There have been some sitcom elements, like Will saving Uncle Phil's campaign to his old frat buddies by being a lovable dork. Also the guy who is trying to Kill Will, the reason he left Phily, has found where he is in LA and it looks like they're going to try to kill him there.

Went through the first 4 episodes, and it's an enjoyable experience. I like seeing the food and sights. The setting is a diner that opens at midnight, and there is a focus on different customers' and their relationships in each episodes. The interactions between characters can be quiet endearing. I'm glad there's 2 seasons. It's a great, mellow show.

There's 2 movies as well, don't miss those!

This is the watch order for MD/MDTS/MD Movies:

Midnight Diner S1 [on Netlix] (2009)
Midnight Diner S2 [on Netlix] (2011)
Midnight Diner S3 [on Netlix] (2014)
Midnight Diner [Film - on streaming sites] (2015)
Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories S1 [on Netflix] (Oct 2016)
Midnight Diner 2 [Film - on streaming sites] (Nov 2016)
Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories S2 [on Netflix] (2019)

S1-S3 are produced by MBS (Japanese Company)
TS S1-S2 are produced by Netflix
Both films are produced by TBS and MBS

That Euphoria episode, I believe it’s season 2 episode 4 where Nate’s dad goes back to the gay bar, Jesus that’s one of the most fucked up episodes of anything I’ve watched that I can remember lol

OK so 4 episodes in and I'm really digging Bel Air.

And I was 1000% right about Geoffrey, holy shit LUL

When he's telling off his wife and kids and then bounces. Epic :lol :lol :lol

The fucked up thing is that scenario probably actually plays out a lot in actual life. But it’s probably almost never acted on

People who felt one way or the other with their sexuality or orientation etc. and kind of pigeon holed the self into this typical family unit and just live miserable, lonely lives. Was a really well done episode

^^100%. I wonder how many freak outs that episode inspired. Lol. It was very well done. The whole show it just so beautifully shot that even weaker scenes have such a heavy presence.

Tinder Swindler

https://www.netflix.com/browse?jbv=81254340

My wife started playing this, and I scoffed. The movie took a turn, and drew me in. Worth a watch.

Someone should kill that guy.

i dont understand how alot of theses type of guys or girls just get away with this type of shit.

My enemies are after me, send me money. That guy has become an internet legend.

He's getting interviews, TV show offers and everything off this show :lol

Imagine being scammed and then seeing your scammer end up making more money and fame off your misfortune.

Hilarious.

Lol my wife got swindled into this garbage too. Saw her watching then comment that she couldn't believe they made a show about this guy. I looked her straight in the eye and said well people love watching this kind if stuff I mean the fact that you watch something like 5 times a year and here you are sitting here proves the point. She couldn't help but laugh like damn you got me lol.

Finished both Euphoria and Peacemaker in the last couple days

Euphoria is an excellent series, the writing and acting there is almost as good as it gets, generally watching shows I just turn my brain off and try not to guess what will happen next but with all the fucked up shit in that show I think it would be hard to guess anyways. Really enjoyed it, Zendaya did a really great job as the lead

Peacemaker was really good as well just goofy over the top violence etc. Cena was perfect for the role

finished vikings valhala. i enjoyed it, had the feeling of the other viking shows, but with fewer unique characters as the original.

i never did finish the original series. after a few seasons in of that the story shifted away from ragnar and i lost interest.

anyone catch vos machina on prime? i thought i wouldn't enjoy it, but a few episodes in i got hooked. i believe most of the voices are from the people on critical role

Easily one of the best shows on TV. Feels bad we have to wait another year for the next season..

Vox Machina is really good after the first episode, where it feels like they had to get in a bunch of 'adult' humor to let everyone know what the deal is. Later on they just let it be an 'adult cartoon' and it's a really good one. Cool adventure, funny characters..

Have neither of these shows on my Netflix, am I just dumb or what

I think this has morphed into a "TV Show" thread to compliment the "Movie" thread that is going as well. Given the shows posted in here we could certainly do with a thread name change.

100%. And only 8 episodes per season too so the thirst is just insane. That season finale was :ahwow::ahwow::ahwow:

Both are crave/HBO

I'll update the thread title

Ohh. Too poor to have multiple streaming. FeelsBadMan

i guess when listing shows we can start saying what platform as streaming services have evolved and branched out since the original thread.

High Score



Just started checking this out today. If you are a video game child of the 80s, you will experience some great nostalgia from this. The 2nd episode about Nintendo was a great trip through my memory. I am currently on the 3rd episode about RPGs, which started off with Roberta Williams. This is gonna be good.