What to Watch Instantly on Netflix? (and now all streaming services)

[stevew]

Bill Burr's "You People are all the Same" is only on Netflix and is really funny.

[PilotMan]

Damn, I just watched Senna, have to agree, one of the better docs around. Very emotional and intense.

[Peregrine]

Have to say watching Jim Hensons The Storyteller series really impressed me - too bad there is only one season but it's really incredible both the quality of the stories and how they are portrayed with the limited 80s special effects. There's also a few episodes of the follow-up, based on Greek myths.

[dave731]

Have to say watching Jim Hensons The Storyteller series really impressed me - too bad there is only one season but it's really incredible both the quality of the stories and how they are portrayed with the limited 80s special effects. There's also a few episodes of the follow-up, based on Greek myths.
I loved these as well...for their time period, they are really well done.

[Julio Riddols]

Apparently Dinosaurs (Not the mama!!) is now streaming on Netflix.

[Butter]

I watched Bellflower this weekend... give it an 8 out of 10.

This is one of those standard 2-guys-preparing-for-the-apocalypse-while-one-of-them-falls-in-love stories. You know the kind. It almost breaks the needle on the "weird-o-meter"... but then the last 30 minutes or so, it comes around to be something a bit more... and it just knocks it out of the park. There is a little bit of time-shifty weirdness, and the end is not exactly what I would call "decipherable"... but that doesn't make it any less fun to watch. Provided you like watching supposed 20-somethings act like completely insane people. If not, you probably want to skip.

[stevew]

Dumb question. I believe the answer is "no," but anyways I was wondering if there was a way to delete viewed history. My daughter has watched many of the Spongebob episodes, but they don't seem to restart at the beginning, causing much rewind drama and anguish. I got her one of those fake roku d-link boxes because I did not put a satellite receiver in her room.

[corbes]

So what's the story with Mad Men? Anyone know when it will be available to watch instantly?

[PilotMan]

So what's the story with Mad Men? Anyone know when it will be available to watch instantly?

It is right now.

[corbes]

It's not showing up on my account. Are they making less available to watch instantly if you're on the watch-instantly-only plan?

[Honolulu_Blue]

It's not showing up on my account. Are they making less available to watch instantly if you're on the watch-instantly-only plan?

I've been watch-instantly-only since they changed their policy and "Mad Men" has been in my "que" the whole time. I haven't checked it in a while though...

[corbes]

I'm referring to Season 5. I should have made that clearer. I'm seeing other references now to the fact that Season 5 is available if you sign up for both DVD and streaming service. What horsebleep.

[PilotMan]

I'm referring to Season 5. I should have made that clearer. I'm seeing other references now to the fact that Season 5 is available if you sign up for both DVD and streaming service. What horsebleep.

FWIW, only season's 1-4 show up for me on instant, and I have a 2 at a time sub. So no need to jump to conclusions about it. Best guess is just prior to the start of season 6.

[corbes]

No need to jump to conclusions about it.


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Fair enough.

[RainMaker]

I would highly recommend The League to people here. Kind of a bit like It's Always Sunny. Takes a few episodes to get going but I think hits it's stride around episode 4.

[stevew]

Oh yeah, totally agreed.

[panerd]

I watched Bellflower this weekend... give it an 8 out of 10.

This is one of those standard 2-guys-preparing-for-the-apocalypse-while-one-of-them-falls-in-love stories. You know the kind. It almost breaks the needle on the "weird-o-meter"... but then the last 30 minutes or so, it comes around to be something a bit more... and it just knocks it out of the park. There is a little bit of time-shifty weirdness, and the end is not exactly what I would call "decipherable"... but that doesn't make it any less fun to watch. Provided you like watching supposed 20-somethings act like completely insane people. If not, you probably want to skip.

I gave this one a shot last night because movies like this are right up my alley. The movie was pretty good but I have to say I am lost on the ending. Were there two different scenerios shown in the end(like watching an alternate ending) or am I just completely lost? It's almost like one of the endings is from his insane "Lord Humungous" mind and the other is what really happened.

[Butter]

I gave this one a shot last night because movies like this are right up my alley. The movie was pretty good but I have to say I am lost on the ending. Were there two different scenerios shown in the end(like watching an alternate ending) or am I just completely lost? It's almost like one of the endings is from his insane "Lord Humungous" mind and the other is what really happened.


As I said... I couldn't really figure it out. It seemed like the end part with the girl was where he was completely detached from reality, so I do think there was some sort of "alternate reality" going on there.

[Julio Riddols]

Freaks and Geeks is now on instant play. Can't believe that show didn't last longer.

[Tigercat]

If you are inclined to watch any nature, history, or geography based shows I encourage you to search for National Geographic and check out how many specials they have on there now. They recently added a LOT of great ones. The best thing about it is how large the catalog is on Netflix now, making it easy to find something that interests.

[rowech]

Freaks and Geeks is now on instant play. Can't believe that show didn't last longer.

To me, that show not making it is the single dumbest decision in the history of TV.

[larrymcg421]

Freaks and Geeks is now on instant play. Can't believe that show didn't last longer.

Undeclared, another Judd Apatow show with some of the same people, has also been added to instant viewing. That was horribly treated by the network as well.

[Matthean]

Watching the Halloween episode for Freaks and Geeks should really be an annual tradition.

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[Daimyo]

I watched Outsourced (the movie, not the TV show) on Netflix this week and thought it was pretty good. I'd never heard about it before, but apparently it was the inspiration for the NBC sitcom from last year. The movie is so much better.

[Critch]

Amores Perros - Three stories from Mexico City that come together.

It's not a happy movie so dont watch if you're looking for laughs, dont like subtitles, or are offended by dog fighting. But it's a great movie.

[LloydLungs]

I'm just finishing up "Durham County" (three 6-episode seasons), an extremely dark Canadian crime drama. The first season is tremendous. Great television -- creepy, albeit sometimes pointlessly creepy for the sake of being creepy, but very well done. Outstanding acting in this series, particularly from Justin Louis as serial killer Ray Prager.

Second and third seasons are still pretty good but it drops off somewhat.

Not sure I've seen anything so relentlessly grim, though. I need to follow this up with something cheerier, like maybe Schindler's List or the Zapruder film.

[Glengoyne]

Anybody else watching 'Once Upon a Time'? I've been really impressed with season one on Netflix, so much that I'm now DVRing season two as it airs.

It has been really surprisingly good. A novel concept, executed very well. Dare I say it, but OnceUpon a Time is good TV

[dave731]

Anybody else watching 'Once Upon a Time'? I've been really impressed with season one on Netflix, so much that I'm now DVRing season two as it airs.

It has been really surprisingly good. A novel concept, executed very well. Dare I say it, but OnceUpon a Time is good TV
I watched an episode of it one day and ended up watching the whole season over the course of the next week and a half. I love the show and how they have done things.

[IlliniCub]

Thanks for the Durham county recommendation. Started it last night when you suggested it and am on the last episode of season 1 now. Very grim and such an amazing atmosphere.

[cougarfreak]

For those of you with kids, Netflix just signed a huge deal with Disney. A lot of the older Disney content is available, along with other movies/shows to be rolling out. Major game changer.

[Matthean]

Netflix signed a deal with Disney. The benefit of the deal will actually take time to kick in, but it is still a boon.

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

For those of you with kids, Netflix just signed a huge deal with Disney. A lot of the older Disney content is available, along with other movies/shows to be rolling out. Major game changer.

It's already a great deal if you have kids with the $7.99 streaming option. With Disney added, it's an absolute no-brainer.

[terpkristin]

So does the Disney deal imply that Netflix will be streaming the Star Wars franchise stuff, once the new stuff comes out (and possibly the old)?

/tk

[cougarfreak]

So does the Disney deal imply that Netflix will be streaming the Star Wars franchise stuff, once the new stuff comes out (and possibly the old)?

/tk

They did specifically mention that in one of the articles I read.

[Matthean]

So does the Disney deal imply that Netflix will be streaming the Star Wars franchise stuff, once the new stuff comes out (and possibly the old)?

/tk

See my previous comment about it taking time for the good stuff.

Disney has signed a deal with Netflix to allow exclusive streaming of their movies. It will start out shitty, with only direct-to-video movies streaming beginning in 2013. We will have to wait until 2016 to get theatrical releases into the mix, but those releases will be from Disney, Walt Disney Animation Studios, Pixar Animation Studios, Marvel Studios and Disneynature. So this is actually not helpful at all.
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[Subby]

Very excited about Last of the Mohicans and Apocalypse Now.

Netflix New Releases for December 4th, 2012 (http://www.hackingnetflix.com/2012/12/netflix-new-releases-for-december-4th-2012.html)

Here are some interesting streaming releases from the past week: Young Adult (http://movies.netflix.com/WiMovie/70173046), Whale Wars (http://movies.netflix.com/WiMovie/70140462) (new season), Vanilla Sky (http://movies.netflix.com/WiMovie/60021786), Stake Land (http://movies.netflix.com/WiMovie/70153301), Scream (http://movies.netflix.com/WiMovie/939827), Sexy Beast (http://movies.netflix.com/WiMovie/60020863), S.W.A.T. (http://movies.netflix.com/WiMovie/60029196), Red Dawn (http://movies.netflix.com/WiMovie/896678), The Presidio (http://movies.netflix.com/WiMovie/871916), The Last of the Mohicans (http://movies.netflix.com/WiMovie/686619), Kung Fu Panda: Holiday (http://dvd.netflix.com/Movie/Kung-Fu-Panda-Holiday/70253837), The English Patient (http://movies.netflix.com/WiMovie/477351), Commando (http://movies.netflix.com/WiMovie/391252), Batman: The Movie (http://movies.netflix.com/WiMovie/60021042), Apocalypse Now (http://movies.netflix.com/WiMovie/262839), and Half Baked (http://movies.netflix.com/WiMovie/60035936).

[Matthean]

At least Red Dawn is the good version.

[Honolulu_Blue]

Very excited about Last of the Mohicans and Apocalypse Now.

Netflix New Releases for December 4th, 2012 (http://www.hackingnetflix.com/2012/12/netflix-new-releases-for-december-4th-2012.html)

Here are some interesting streaming releases from the past week: Young Adult (http://movies.netflix.com/WiMovie/70173046), Whale Wars (http://movies.netflix.com/WiMovie/70140462) (new season), Vanilla Sky (http://movies.netflix.com/WiMovie/60021786), Stake Land (http://movies.netflix.com/WiMovie/70153301), Scream (http://movies.netflix.com/WiMovie/939827), Sexy Beast (http://movies.netflix.com/WiMovie/60020863), S.W.A.T. (http://movies.netflix.com/WiMovie/60029196), Red Dawn (http://movies.netflix.com/WiMovie/896678), The Presidio (http://movies.netflix.com/WiMovie/871916), The Last of the Mohicans (http://movies.netflix.com/WiMovie/686619), Kung Fu Panda: Holiday (http://dvd.netflix.com/Movie/Kung-Fu-Panda-Holiday/70253837), The English Patient (http://movies.netflix.com/WiMovie/477351), Commando (http://movies.netflix.com/WiMovie/391252), Batman: The Movie (http://movies.netflix.com/WiMovie/60021042), Apocalypse Now (http://movies.netflix.com/WiMovie/262839), and Half Baked (http://movies.netflix.com/WiMovie/60035936).

I've been wanting to see "Stake Land" for a while now.

[stevew]

Young Adult is pretty freaking good.

[CraigSca]

Is this accurate? I watched part of Vanilla Sky and Red Dawn on Netflix streaming a few weeks ago. I could have sworn I saw Last of the Mohicans available, too.

Edit: just looked at my history and I watched Vanilla Sky on 9/14 and Red Dawn on 7/9. I wonder if they often recycle "new" releases?

[A-Husker-4-Life]

Todd & the Book of Pure Evil..

It's a cross between Evil Dead and a High School Drama. It's a fun show to watch.

[Honolulu_Blue]

Young Adult is pretty freaking good.

I really wanted to like this movie. A great cast, but at the end of it, I realized that I had just spent an hour and a half watching a horrible person acting horrible without any kind of self-realization or anything. The main character was completely unredeeming and not in a very entertaining or charming way (say, like a character from Seinfeld or something). She started horrible and self-centered and stayed that way. When the movie ended I was just glad that I didn't have to be in her presence any longer. Not even the fact that she was Charlize Theron could save her. (And that's saying a lot.)

[stevew]

I was more into Patton Oswalt's peformance I guess. :shrug. I thought he was pretty awesome in the movie.

[Honolulu_Blue]

I was more into Patton Oswalt's peformance I guess. :shrug. I thought he was pretty awesome in the movie.

I thought he was great too, which just made me all the more irritated at Charlize.

[PilotMan]

If you need your Uwe Boll, video game movie fix, Far Cry is also available today.

[DaddyTorgo]

"The Final Countdown" - ever wondered what would happen if a 1980s U.S. carrier was transported back in time to December 7, 1941? I figured it was the right time to find out...

basically your typical 1980s military movie, plenty of American muscle and military-porn of missles and jets taking off of carrier decks and explosions. Good campy fun.

[cougarfreak]

The entire series of the "West Wing" is now available. One of my all time favorites. It's been available on Amazon Prime for a while, but is now also on Netflix.

[Logan]

The streaming service was down from about midday Christmas Eve until yesterday afternoon on a large majority of devices. I'm Jewish and therefore had nothing to do during that time...my fiancee and I would've been able to get through a whole season of Breaking Bad. Surprised I didn't murder anyone because of this.

[Passacaglia]

The streaming service was down from about midday Christmas Eve until yesterday afternoon on a large majority of devices. I'm Jewish and therefore had nothing to do during that time...my fiancee and I would've been able to get through a whole season of Breaking Bad. Surprised I didn't murder anyone because of this.

We had that problem, too, and thought it was an issue with our Roku box.

[Logan]

Yeah I figured it was on my end as well as I was trying to go through my Samsung Smart TV app or whatever its called, but then did a search on Twitter. Some real pissed off people out there (I was just joking about the potential murder).

[Scoobz0202]

The entire series of the "West Wing" is now available. One of my all time favorites. It's been available on Amazon Prime for a while, but is now also on Netflix.

Welp. I know what I'm doing with the remaining days of my break.

[frnk55]

The streaming service was down from about midday Christmas Eve until yesterday afternoon on a large majority of devices. I'm Jewish and therefore had nothing to do during that time...my fiancee and I would've been able to get through a whole season of Breaking Bad. Surprised I didn't murder anyone because of this.
Count me as one of them that were going insane. I think I checked the wiring and restarted the box and pc countless times.:)

[korme]

Vegucated. I'm never going to eat meat again (until I get drunk next)

[QuikSand]

There's a series of 1-hour documentaries on great albums that seems to deliver, if that sort of thing would appeal to you. Mostly interviews with the artists and a variety of studio/production/promotion types, but if you watch one on an album that you already know and love, it's a pretty rewarding experience. I watched the two on Aja and Transformer and have been looking up the albums since doing so - that's a good sign.

[Passacaglia]

Does this series have a name?

[QuikSand]

It appears to be titled "Classic Albums" with those as the first two words of each individual title (they are list6ed individually, not as an ordered series)

Watch Classic Albums: Lou Reed: Transformer Online | Netflix (http://movies.netflix.com/WiMovie/Classic_Albums_Lou_Reed_Transformer/60033958?trkid=2361637)

[JonInMiddleGA]

It appears to be titled "Classic Albums" with those as the first two words of each individual title (they are list6ed individually, not as an ordered series)

Watch Classic Albums: Lou Reed: Transformer Online | Netflix (http://movies.netflix.com/WiMovie/Classic_Albums_Lou_Reed_Transformer/60033958?trkid=2361637)

Based on the titles that come up on Netflix, I think this is the series itself.

Classic Albums - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Classic_Albums)

If so, I'm pretty sure I've seen the Iron Maiden one on VH1 at some point & it's exceptionally good. I believe this is the one where Martin Birch talks about the story with his car crash and where he describes talking to Patrick McGoohan about the band recording The Prisoner.

[Grammaticus]

30 for 30 has been added to streaming.

Even if you're not a sportsfan I cannot highly enough recommend Two Escobars (http://movies.netflix.com/WiMovie/30_for_30_The_Two_Escobars/70137756?trkid=2361637). A fantastic fantastic look into Columbia during the height of the Cartel's power.

Other 30 for 30 favorites of mine:
Best That Never Was (http://movies.netflix.com/WiMovie/30_for_30_The_Best_That_Never_Was/70170089?trkid=2361637)
Winning Time (http://dvd.netflix.com/Movie/30-for-30-Winning-Time-Reggie-Miller-vs.-The-New-York-Knicks/70129459?strkid=758923307_0_0&strackid=57963d37465524fe_0_srl&trkid=222336)

Oh man this stuff is awesome. The two best for me were:

The Marinovich Project - The crazy story of Todd Marinovich
The Best That Never Was - The sad story of Marcus Dupree

[rowech]

The Four Year Plan...what nutballs these dudes are.

[kcchief19]

The entire series of the "West Wing" is now available. One of my all time favorites. It's been available on Amazon Prime for a while, but is now also on Netflix.
That would be the final nail in the Amazon Prime coffin for me. Does anyone else have constant crashes with their iOS apps? I use to think that that my first-gen iPad was to blame for the constant Amazon Prime crashes, but not they have the iPhone app available and it crashes on my 4S as well. Buggy piece of crap.

[Scoobz0202]

Welp. I know what I'm doing with the remaining days of my break.

3 days later. One season down.

West Wing fans, what are the good and bad seasons? I had seen a little bit of this show to know it was good but the first season was much better than I expected.

[cschex]

I'd say the first 4(up to the time Sorkin leaves) are all good, with Season 2 being my personal favorite. The last 3 are up and down in quality, with some great episodes. By that time, though, the draw is mainly the characters you've become attached to in the first four seasons (Toby, CJ, President Bartlet, Leo, Donna, etc)

[Passacaglia]

We just finished Season 4 of Mad Men, but Season 5 isn't on there. Boo.

[Izulde]

I'm still wading through CSI:Miami.

[CrimsonFox]

At the end of season four of Lost
Beginning of season 3 of That 70s Show
skipping around Magnum PI
and of course randomly choosing Futuramas.

[A-Husker-4-Life]

In order: Peep Show, Shameless(UK version), Todd & the Book of Pure Evil ...

[DaddyTorgo]

Lots of quality TV shows.

Rewatched the whole series of Enterprise last month, starting in on Voyager for January. Yes, the whole thing, clunkers and all.

[Matthean]

About half way done with the second season of Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes.

[cschex]

About half way done with the second season of Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes.

It's bad enough Jeph Loeb took a crap on the Ultimate Universe,, but cancelling A:EMH and replacing it with a more episodic series that will be closer to Ultimate Spider-Man totally sucks. Avengers and Spectacular Spider-Man are the best two animated series Marvel has had since early 90's X-Men and they both got axed in favor of vastly inferior products (in the case of Ultimate Spider-Man, at least).

[hoopsguy]

Heh, I watched the Avengers stuff as well and really enjoyed the alternate universe they created. I felt like the plot/pace was really good, especially in comparison with most of the animated series in this genre.

Agreed that the transition to a new Avengers series will likely be a bad thing, and if it really is focused on self-contained episodes without any continuity I would likely lose interest very, very fast.

[terpkristin]

That would be the final nail in the Amazon Prime coffin for me. Does anyone else have constant crashes with their iOS apps? I use to think that that my first-gen iPad was to blame for the constant Amazon Prime crashes, but not they have the iPhone app available and it crashes on my 4S as well. Buggy piece of crap.

Doesn't crash for me on my 3rd gen iPad or iPhone 5. Hysterically, it seems to crash for me on my Kindle Fire (first gen).

/tk

[korme]

Blue Valentine just hit Netflix. I highly recommend it.

[ISiddiqui]

They recently consoladated all of the classic Doctor Who episodes under one umbrella. I figured if I'm going to start watching Dr. Who, I was going to try to start with before the 8th Doctor (ie, the 2005 series). This allows for that to happen much easier.

[PilotMan]

Finally got around to watching Bernie last night. One of Jack Black's best performances IMO. Solid flick, well worth the time.

[PilotMan]

Blue Valentine just hit Netflix. I highly recommend it.

Yeah, that's a fantastic movie, but...... Don't ever watch it with your sig other though. Never. I mean it. Don't do it. That movie is like a shot straight to the baby maker. Williams and Gossling have amazing on screen chemistry.

[Matthean]

Goon was gay porn hard.

[stevew]

Yeah, that's a fantastic movie, but...... Don't ever watch it with your sig other though. Never. I mean it. Don't do it. That movie is like a shot straight to the baby maker. Williams and Gossling have amazing on screen chemistry.

Agreed. It's an emotional kick in the c-word.

[Peregrine]

If you have not seen it I highly recommend The Last Detective on Netflix - really well done mysteries/detective show, and I really like the actor who plays the main character - might have to read some of the books it was based on now.

[Poli]

"The Final Countdown" - ever wondered what would happen if a 1980s U.S. carrier was transported back in time to December 7, 1941? I figured it was the right time to find out...

basically your typical 1980s military movie, plenty of American muscle and military-porn of missles and jets taking off of carrier decks and explosions. Good campy fun.

My old equipment room on the USS Nimitz is in the movie, although at the time it was an officer's stateroom. I watch it just for the glimpses of the Nimitz.

[dl5175]

Just signed up with Netflix free trial. Wanting to get rid of directv movie channels, but a little disappointed with the movie selections. So before I go to Walmart and buy a Roku is there any other service that has a good selection of movies to stream?

[Matthean]

Amazon Prime? If you only do Netflix streaming, your choices will be more limited versus getting streaming and DVDs.

[kcchief19]

By my experience, no. Even Roku will be a disappointment. If you want to watch anything decent movie-wise, you'll have to pay for it. Amazon, Vudu, HBO Go all require either PPV or subscription. I have yet to find a (legal) way to stream for free decent movies made in the last 10 years.

Amazon and iTunes have the best selection but they are PPV. Not sure if that's what you're looking for though.

[dl5175]

Was trying to avoid ppv and cut 40 or 50 dollars off my directv bill. My daughter records stuff from the premium channels on demand stuff but we never seem to watch those channels. Netflix does not have the ocean's movies for streaming and directv charges $4 to watch them on demand unless they happen to be on one of the premium channels.

[terpkristin]

I have a Roku box and use Netflix and Amazon, as well as some MIT and Revision3 and Plex stuff.

I find myself watching more Amazon than Netflix, but it's mostly stuff I rent or buy to watch (NCIS addiction, BBT, the occasional movie). I end up using Amazon credit for most of it; I get those from Coinstar when I bring in my bags and bags of quarters.

I also use the Roku for HBOGo but I haven't cut the cord and HBOGo is only available if I subscribe to HBO on my FiOS...

/tk

[Matthean]

I only use my Roku as a way to watch Netflix and Amazon Prime on my TV. The Roku itself has channels, but it's really lacking in anything worth a damn.

[DaddyTorgo]

My old equipment room on the USS Nimitz is in the movie, although at the time it was an officer's stateroom. I watch it just for the glimpses of the Nimitz.
:D

[terpkristin]

I only use my Roku as a way to watch Netflix and Amazon Prime on my TV. The Roku itself has channels, but it's really lacking in anything worth a damn.

Depends what you like.

I like the MIT stuff and the TED Talks. Some special event stuff (like the Stewart-O'Reilly debate). And Plex is useful. I use it to tag videos online and watch them on my TV, and sometimes I use a friend's media server to watch his (massive) collection of stuff. myPlex (https://my.plexapp.com/)

HuluPlus is probably also good, for those that use it (I don't).

I also use it to watch some of the Revision 3 podcasts. And have used it with Pandora, but not often.
/tk

[dl5175]

How much free stuff (non ppv) with Roku?

[Matthean]

How much free stuff (non ppv) with Roku?

A lot. I don't see a section purely for the free stuff though.

Channel Store | Roku Streaming Player (http://www.roku.com/channels/#!browse/movies-and-tv/by-popular)

[Izulde]

I mainly use Netflix for movies (CSI: Miami and HIMYM binging excepted), though the streaming selection isn't that great after you've had it for a few years, and Hulu+ for TV shows. Not as good as having cable, but the massive amount of money I save each month is worth it for me.

[IlliniCub]

I'd say my biggest joy of Netflix besides long TV show marathons, is finding and watching all kinds of obscure stuff I might not have otherwise. I wouldn't get discouraged that there isn't a lot of big name recent stuff always. The exploration is a big part of the fun for me.

[Scoobz0202]

Yea, if your main concern is recent movies then Netflix isn't your best avenue and that is a valid concern if that is your number one priority.

But I get more than my $7-8 worth based on series and documentaries. Shit, West Wing alone has been more than worth this past months subscription.

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

Kids are watching Nightmare Before Christmas right now and loving it. They've also had a blast exploring the recently added Disney archives. We've watched some of the 1970s and 1980s movies that I remember but that they've never seen before. Great Mouse Detective, The Rescuers, Rescuers Down Under, etc.

[Matthean]

Amazon is better for newer stuff it seemed like, but you are paying for it so you need to keep it under control. Netflix is still the best if you have kids, and you want to have them watch movies during the weekend. But yeah, you can't expect to cut cable and get cable like options for drastically cheaper.

[dl5175]

I guess I assumed that once movies hit non ppv premium channels they would be available for streaming on Netflix.

[stevew]

It's studio based/bundled. Isn't it typically at least a few months after most of these movies air on HBO, etc.

[Matthean]

I guess I assumed that once movies hit non ppv premium channels they would be available for streaming on Netflix.

Most of the the newest titles go through Netflix DVD side first.

[dl5175]

Netflix told me the studios hang on to streaming rights to sell more dvds. They said Hunger Games is now available for streaming in Canada but will not be available for streaming in the U.S. for maybe another 6-8 months. It still does not explain the Ocean's (11,12,13) movies not available for streaming.

[stevew]

I would assume that many older movies did not have streaming language built into the deal. Something/someone probably wants compensation that has not been met in order to release the films.

[Passacaglia]

Netflix told me the studios hang on to streaming rights to sell more dvds. They said Hunger Games is now available for streaming in Canada but will not be available for streaming in the U.S. for maybe another 6-8 months. It still does not explain the Ocean's (11,12,13) movies not available for streaming.

Netflix told you that?

[molson]

Netflix spent $1.2 billion on licensing fees last year. It's just not possible to afford every movie ever made, so they have to pick and choose. I'm sure they could land streaming rights to the Hunger Games now for the right price, but it's probably not the best value considering their audience and what else they can get for that $.

[dl5175]

Netflix told you that?

Yes

[RainMaker]

I'm kind of surprised more studios don't unload their old stuff on Netflix/Amazon for lower fees. If a movie is over 3 years old, you're probably not pulling in big DVD numbers. So why not make something on it? I get it with top quality stuff, but the mediocre crap I'd take anything I could get.

[RainMaker]

Is anyone interested in House of Cards when it gets released on February 1? Has some big names in it and looks good. Kind of surprised at how they are releasing it though all at once. I can burn through a series in a week or two.

Maybe not milking it like networks do, but I'd have put out a first episode or something as a teaser to the show and then released the rest down the line. Or maybe released them in a couple chunks. Anyways, I'm always happy for new quality content no matter who makes it. And not having to worry about ratings might actually allow creators to focus on quality.

[stevew]

I'm kind of surprised that House of Cards has such a large budget(100m). It would seem that Netflix would be better off working with smaller amounts.

[CrimsonFox]

Red Dwarf is there now! :)

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[chadritt]

House of cards, the netflix original show with Kevin Spacey made by David Fincher, is now available. Im really curious how well this and the arrested development episodes do for them.

[stevew]

I wonder if there will be critical backlash because of the way it was just dumped with no lead time. It has to receive a lot less press than a normal show would.

[Izulde]

House of Cards has been awesome so far. Watched the first episode and now on to the start of episode 3.

[cougarfreak]

House of Cards has been awesome so far. Watched the first episode and now on to the start of episode 3.

Agreed, I watched the first episode last night and thought it was very well done.

[Izulde]

I'm on episode 6 now. I just can't stop watching it. Kevin Spacey was freaking perfect for the lead role.

[Sweed]

House of cards, the netflix original show with Kevin Spacey made by David Fincher, is now available. Im really curious how well this and the arrested development episodes do for them.

I wonder if there will be critical backlash because of the way it was just dumped with no lead time. It has to receive a lot less press than a normal show would.

How is this show not presented front and center when signing into your netflix account? The only promotion I saw was in my email today.

I went on my ps3 to watch and was drawing a blank on the actual name of the show. Figured no problem it will be promoted and easy to find. Hell, it's not even listed in the new offerings.

Ok, go online from my computer to the netflix site. Again not promoted in any way I can find. I had to come here to this thread, or to my email, to get the name of the show so I could watch it and then search for it online so I could add it to my queue.

Really looking forward to seeing it but a massive fail on netflix part of making it easy to, first know about and second to be able to find to watch.

[chadritt]

It was a banner at the top of the website for me.

[CraigSca]

It was a banner at the top of the website for me.

Same on my iPad.

[Izulde]

It was a banner at the top of the website for me.

Same on my PS3, so I'm not sure why it didn't show up for you, Sweed.

[Sweed]

Well damn, have no clue. I do have no script on firefox so maybe that prevented it online but I don't see a reason why it wouldn't on my ps3. Weird.

Oh, well three episodes in and enjoying it.

[Logan]

Don't see it advertised on the Netflix app I use on my Samsung.

[hoopsguy]

Finally got around to House of Cards yesterday, through four episodes so far. I suspect I'll finish the season by next Monday.

Is the $100 million bet on bringing in/retaining enough new subscribers to cover the costs of the show?

Figure $10/mo * 12 months = $120/year = need something like 800K-850K new subscribers? Assuming the math in my head is right ... Would be interested in how they identify new subscribers for the show, compared to people who are just checking out the product for the first time. Or how they factor in retention of existing subscribers, who may have otherwise voted for Hulu or Redbox or other services out there.

And at what point, assuming that their bet here is considered a success, does that lead to an increase in the cost of the offering? Beyond those already forecast for increasing streaming costs for movie content?

Right now, I'm just enjoying a new/good show. But I am at least a little interested in what this changing model suggests going forward.

[RainMaker]

It popped up front and center on the 360 app for me. Enjoyed the show. Won't say great, but pretty damn good. While I enjoy binging through shows, this does seem like one that might work better stewing over episodes for a week. I wonder if they would have been better served breaking it up a bit.

Should be interesting to see how the award shows handle it. You have to figure someone will be up for something on this show. Either Spacey for best actor or Robin Wright for supporting.

[RainMaker]

I also think it's clear that Netflix wants to be a premium channel that you can get anywhere. That quote about becoming HBO before HBO becomes them is fitting. Seems like they'll go for a mix of original content, exclusives, and then licensed filler.

It'll be interesting to see if it pays off. Put it this way, Netflix has more monthly subscribers than Showtime. And Showtime has been able to put out a lot of quality original programming.

[hoopsguy]

I've got two episodes left in "House of Cards" and might just stay up to watch them tonight.

At least Claire got her shit out of Sudan, right?

[mauchow]

What a cliff hanger....

House of cards.. what kind of shits going to go down ?

[Matthean]

Netflix is going to be integrated with Facebook.

Netflix Adds Facebook Integration in the U.S. (http://mashable.com/2013/03/13/netflix-facebook/)

[PilotMan]

Netflix is going to be integrated with Facebook.

Netflix Adds Facebook Integration in the U.S. (http://mashable.com/2013/03/13/netflix-facebook/)

Cause what everyone wants to know is why are you watching 9 1/2 weeks at 1 am on Wednesday morning?

[stevew]

Either Spacey for best actor or Robin Wright for supporting.

I thought Spacey was distracting and borderline awful at moments. I sure hope he doesn't get any kind of award buzz for acting like a tall talking chicken I say I say.

[cougarfreak]

If you're a baseball fan there are about 20 episodes of a show called "Ed Randall Talking Baseball" from the early 90s that are pretty good stuff. I'm watching an interview with a pretty young Greg Maddux that is great.

[Izulde]

I thought Spacey was distracting and borderline awful at moments. I sure hope he doesn't get any kind of award buzz for acting like a tall talking chicken I say I say.

Even though I thought Spacey was terrific, this post needs more love. I also caught the Foghorn Leghorn echoes.

[Matthean]

Next series coming to Netflix.

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[chinaski]

Next series coming to Netflix.

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This looks pretty fantastic and it doesnt hurt Weeds creator Jenji Kohan is behind it.

[Izulde]

This looks pretty fantastic and it doesnt hurt Weeds creator Jenji Kohan is behind it.

Yeah the preview makes this one that I'll at least watch.

So far, Netflix Original Series is 1-2 for me. As awesome as House of Cards was, Hemlock Grove was that terrible.

[Matthean]

Avengers was added.

[korme]

Kumare is pretty good.

[RainMaker]

Upstream Color is a great sci-fi movie.

[Dodgerchick]

Kumare is pretty good.

Oh yeah, thoroughly enjoyed this one.

[bob]

Did anyone watch Lilyhammer, which I think was their first original show?

[Matthean]

Some WTF suggestions from Netflix.

12 WTF Netflix Suggestions (http://mashable.com/2013/07/07/netflix-suggestions/)

[terpkristin]

So Netflix released their next original series, "Orange is the New Black." It was created by the same woman that thought up Weeds. I've watched the first 5 episodes and actually am enjoying it. It's a bit twisted (much like Weeds was), but it's still entertaining. It's about a woman sent to prison for a crime she committed 10 years prior and the other inmates...each episode seems to tell the back story of one of the inmates through the events that unfold in each episode.

/tk

[Dodgerchick]

Some WTF suggestions from Netflix.

12 WTF Netflix Suggestions (http://mashable.com/2013/07/07/netflix-suggestions/)

Hah, that's funny. Similar to our feed not too long ago. I don't consider these "family friendly":

[Izulde]

So Netflix released their next original series, "Orange is the New Black." It was created by the same woman that thought up Weeds. I've watched the first 5 episodes and actually am enjoying it. It's a bit twisted (much like Weeds was), but it's still entertaining. It's about a woman sent to prison for a crime she committed 10 years prior and the other inmates...each episode seems to tell the back story of one of the inmates through the events that unfold in each episode.

/tk

I really like how they handle this and it's been an engaging series so far, and I'm not a guy who likes the WIP setting normally.

Is it House of Cards? No. HoC is still much better. But it's very solid, and I find it interesting despite the fact the protagonist comes across as quite bland.

In fact, I think in this case that blandness works to a degree, because it makes the characters around her that much more interesting, and allows the viewer to think about how they would react if they were in the protagonist's situation, in a way that a stronger character/actress wouldn't enable them to.

Edit: In the NF Original Series list that I've watched, it'd go:

1. House of Cards
2. Orange is the New Black
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Lastandleastforever. Hemlock Grove.

[chinaski]

So Netflix released their next original series, "Orange is the New Black." It was created by the same woman that thought up Weeds. I've watched the first 5 episodes and actually am enjoying it. It's a bit twisted (much like Weeds was), but it's still entertaining. It's about a woman sent to prison for a crime she committed 10 years prior and the other inmates...each episode seems to tell the back story of one of the inmates through the events that unfold in each episode.

/tk

Just finished up season one of Orange..... just amazing.... easily 10/10. The last 4 episodes especially, about as perfect as it gets.

[RainMaker]

Hemlock Grove actually got renewed. Enjoying Orange is the New Black.

Is there anything in the pipeline from Netflix that looks good? I liked HoC and liking Orange, but I feel they really need a signature show.

[Izulde]

Just finished up season one of Orange..... just amazing.... easily 10/10. The last 4 episodes especially, about as perfect as it gets.

The very last episode was the best so far IMO.

[korme]

This Max guy is getting me to watch things I normally wouldn't. Granted, Rain Man is awesome, but I'd usually just rifle through it. But when Max is like, you want to watch Rain Man? I'm all for it.

[chadritt]

Hemlock Grove actually got renewed. Enjoying Orange is the New Black.

Is there anything in the pipeline from Netflix that looks good? I liked HoC and liking Orange, but I feel they really need a signature show.

I think Arrested Development and HOC are the "signature shows". Orange is a nice surprise though, i think its really good.

[Matthean]

10 Reasons "Orange Is the New Black" Is One of 2013's Best Shows (http://www.pajiba.com/tv_reviews/10-reasons-orange-is-the-new-black-is-one-of-2013s-best-shows.php)

[rowech]

10 Reasons "Orange Is the New Black" Is One of 2013's Best Shows (http://www.pajiba.com/tv_reviews/10-reasons-orange-is-the-new-black-is-one-of-2013s-best-shows.php)

We have now watched the first three episodes. The reason this show works right now for me is the acting. I absolutely believe in every character they have brought into the show so far. Every performance so far has been great.

[duff88]

The very last episode was the best so far IMO.

The ending was awesome. :popcorn:

[ISiddiqui]

I only have the last episode to go, but Orange is the New Black is undoubtedly the best thing Netflix has done! It is just such an utterly fantastic show with a different POV from just about everything that has come before it. Just fantastic storytelling and a great use of flashbacks to flesh out the characters and show a different side of prison.

Better get nominated for Emmy's next year!

[ISiddiqui]

I think Arrested Development and HOC are the "signature shows". Orange is a nice surprise though, i think its really good.

The 9 Emmy nominations make House of Cards the "signature show". Though it is slightly hamstrung by the fact that it's only going 2 seasons.

I think Orange is the New Black is what Netflix is really looking for, an HBO/Showtime quality show that will go for a number of seasons. House of Cards was the forerunner to get people used to quality on Netflix, but they want shows that run for a few years, I think.

[ISiddiqui]

Triple dola, btw this is what Dogget (aka Pennsatucky) looks like in real life (well, real-er life)...

http://www.sharewallpapers.org/d/246889-2/Taryn+Manning+002+1920x1440.jpg

Unreal.

[chadritt]

The 9 Emmy nominations make House of Cards the "signature show". Though it is slightly hamstrung by the fact that it's only going 2 seasons.

I think Orange is the New Black is what Netflix is really looking for, an HBO/Showtime quality show that will go for a number of seasons. House of Cards was the forerunner to get people used to quality on Netflix, but they want shows that run for a few years, I think.

Is it confirmed anywhere to only get 2 seasons? I know that was all they signed for originally but I assumed they could make more seasons if things went well.

[ISiddiqui]

Well, Netflix funded the first two seasons for $100 million. There is NO WAY they are going to continue making that type of investment per season on the show (that's Game of Thrones territory). Also I'm not sure if Kevin Spacey wants to necessarily commit to a long term TV show as opposed to staring in films.

[Logan]

We have now watched the first three episodes. The reason this show works right now for me is the acting. I absolutely believe in every character they have brought into the show so far. Every performance so far has been great.

We're through three episodes as well and feel the same way.

[albionmoonlight]

I work in a federal public defender's office. I have not yet seen Orange is the New Black. But several of my colleagues have, and they are commenting on how it is a pretty accurate portrayal of the system and how it is clear that the writers consulted someone who understands the federal criminal/Bureau of Prisons process.

[DaddyTorgo]

Going to have to watch some Orange is the New Black on vacation methinks.

[chadritt]

I work in a federal public defender's office. I have not yet seen Orange is the New Black. But several of my colleagues have, and they are commenting on how it is a pretty accurate portrayal of the system and how it is clear that the writers consulted someone who understands the federal criminal/Bureau of Prisons process.

Well the woman who wrote the story WAS in prison, its based on her memoirs i believe.

[RainMaker]

I really like Orange and am now at episode 10. Two things though.

First, I hate the intro with a passion. No idea why anyone thought that was a good idea. And second, I hate the main character. Maybe things will change, but she's just so whiny and self-absorbed. We get it, prison sucks and you miss out on things. Why make everyone in your life feel like shit over it?

I feel like I'm rooting against her half the time.

[chinaski]

Im dying to find out what Red did to get in prison.

[ISiddiqui]

I feel like I'm rooting against her half the time.

I don't think that's going about it wrongly :). I think on some level we are supposed to identify Piper as narcissistic. One of the fun parts, IMO, is to realize that Piper may be a worse person than people who are doing time for greater crimes.

[terpkristin]

Well the woman who wrote the story WAS in prison, its based on her memoirs i believe.

Yes, this. I didn't know this until after I finished watching season 1. I loved the season and even though I knew a crazy ending was coming thanks to Izulde's Facebook, it wasn't the crazy ending I expected.

If you want the book, Amazon Kindle link (other versions selectable from there): Amazon.com: Orange Is the New Black: My Year in a Women's Prison eBook: Piper Kerman: Kindle Store (http://www.amazon.com/Orange-New-Black-Womens-ebook/dp/B0036S4B6M/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1374274727&sr=8-1&keywords=orange+is+the+new+black)

/tk

[RainMaker]

I don't think that's going about it wrongly :). I think on some level we are supposed to identify Piper as narcissistic. One of the fun parts, IMO, is to realize that Piper may be a worse person than people who are doing time for greater crimes.

By the end I just realized she uses everyone. And when she is nice to someone, it's almost entirely done because it gets her something in return.

But I'm not sure if that is what the writers were going for. I wonder if what they were going for is that everyone wants Piper to be something that she's not. And that this will be her finding herself despite all these bad people in her life trying to mold her into what they want.

It's not a knock on the show or anything, I just wonder if the writers were trying to make her an unsympathetic character or it just turned out that way by chance.

One other note, I thought the reveal that Alex snitched on Piper would be a bigger moment. I thought the whole season was leading up to that and it seems like it just blew right over.

[rowech]

Just finished first season of OINB. Just a fantastic show with awesome characters.

[Matthean]

I'm four episodes in, and it is a little bit more graphic than needed, but I like it quite a bit.

[rowech]

I'm four episodes in, and it is a little bit more graphic than needed, but I like it quite a bit.

The graphic part gets toned down the more you go in my opinion.

[Matthean]

Netflix's "Orange is the New Black" Beating "House of Cards" - Peter Kafka - Media - AllThingsD (http://allthingsd.com/20130723/netflixs-no-name-show-beating-house-of-cards-and-arrested-development/)

[DaddyTorgo]

We have now watched the first three episodes. The reason this show works right now for me is the acting. I absolutely believe in every character they have brought into the show so far. Every performance so far has been great.

This show is awesome. I binge-watched it during my vacation at night and it's just...great. I think since it's prison Jenji's "absurdity" seems a bit more believable than it did on Weeds (since most of us don't know about the reality of the inside of a prison), and the characters, even the minor ones, are so well fleshed-out by the actresses and the flashbacks that you really come to care for them.

Still have one or two episodes left in the season to watch tonight.

[PackerFanatic]

Absolutely loved OITNB. Very well done show.

[nol]

The graphic part gets toned down the more you go in my opinion.

The only episode I've seen is (not at all a spoiler) the one where everyone's looking for the chicken, so you can imagine my confusion when I hear on here and on Twitter about how intense the show gets. Bad timing, I guess :).

[Critch]

First half of Breaking Bad season 5 will apparently turn up on Netflix tomorrow. I knew being too cheap to pay $21 for the season pass would work out for me.

Netflix to Stream ‘Breaking Bad’ Season 5 Episodes in U.S. Starting Aug. 2 | Variety (http://variety.com/2013/digital/news/netflix-to-stream-breaking-bad-season-5-episodes-in-u-s-starting-aug-2-1200570142/)

[PilotMan]

Tons of new stuff up today if you are a fan of James Bond or Tom Cruise. Plus Titanic, The Breakfast Club, and Stargate.

http://instantwatcher.com/titles/new/1

[cougarfreak]

Tons of new stuff up today if you are a fan of James Bond or Tom Cruise. Plus Titanic, The Breakfast Club, and Stargate.

http://instantwatcher.com/titles/new/1

I saw those Bond's coming with Amazon's sale on the full Blu Ray set of the Bond films yesterday!

[Julio Riddols]

Forget about all that stuff and watch MIAMI CONNECTION.

[Subby]

Love the intro song to OITNB. I've been humming it all day.

[Matthean]

Love the intro song to OITNB. I've been humming it all day.

Oddly enough it generally makes me cringe. I like the quieter part of it but that's it.

[ISiddiqui]

Oddly enough it generally makes me cringe. I like the quieter part of it but that's it.

Same here. I always skip it.

[Matthean]

I just finished it. I'm curious to where season two goes. Whoever did casting can't get paid enough.

[rowech]

I just finished it. I'm curious to where season two goes. Whoever did casting can't get paid enough.

I'm amazed at how many of the people in the show have little to no TV/Movie experience.

[DaddyTorgo]

Just fired up Continuum for the first time on Netflix. Interesting show...only like 30 minutes in so far, but I like it.

[Radii]

Just finished Orange is the New Black, I'm really impressed. No letdown episodes, numerous rich, interesting characters.

Minor "general direction" spoiler:


I really like the way that it became more serious and dramatic as the season progressed. I don't think it could have continued to feel as lighthearted as it did early on and stayed good for long. Hooooly shit things got dark towards the end though.



Some slightly more detailed thoughts:


So.... is this how they keep Piper in jail forever to keep the series going? Damn.

They've seriously created some spectacular characters in a very short period of time. Miss Claudette in particular, though I assume we've seen the last of her now, had such a great story. Taystee (I had to imdb that... that's how they spell her name apparently) getting released and coming right back, the conversation w/ her friend in the library was brilliant and heartbreaking. So was the backstory to the yoga chick once that got revealed towards the end.


Lastly, this is my first experience with the Netflix model. I don't like this "dump a whole season out there at once" idea. A good enough show will earn my time, and if a show is good enough half the fun is finding other people who like it to discuss each episode with. Releasing it like this really limits a lot of that, and I think it limits the amount of buzz and acclaim a show can get.

[Matthean]

Some slightly more detailed thoughts:


So.... is this how they keep Piper in jail forever to keep the series going?


The show is much different than the book so it will be interesting to see how long they go, but I think this will be three seasons tops.

[chadritt]

Ive read that theyre perfectly fine staying in the prison after Piper is released and that theyre hoping for 7 seasons. Im fine with that since the side characters are awesome.

[larrymcg421]

Casting spoiler...

Taryn Manning has been bumped up to a regular for next season, so Piper doesn't quite kill her. And I think they can stretch Piper's 15 months into more than 3 seasons considering how slow the passage of time on the show has been.

[Matthean]

Ive read that theyre perfectly fine staying in the prison after Piper is released and that theyre hoping for 7 seasons. Im fine with that since the side characters are awesome.


I wonder how planned out that is. If it is something like Babylon 5, I will keep my hopes up. If it's just them hoping they go that far, then meh.

[Matthean]

Season 2 spoiler for OITNB


Laura Prepon Is Leaving "Orange Is The New Black" (For Now, At Least) (http://www.buzzfeed.com/kateaurthur/laura-prepon-is-leaving-orange-is-the-new-black-for-now-at-l)

[Coffee Warlord]

I really wish they'd get some new seasons of Top Gear on already.

[chadritt]

I wonder how planned out that is. If it is something like Babylon 5, I will keep my hopes up. If it's just them hoping they go that far, then meh.


I get that argument but after hearing Vince Gilligan talk about just how unplanned Breaking Bad was at the beginning I'm starting to wonder if thats really the best idea. I dunno, i think the show is built pretty well to withstand a long run. Lots of great characters and easy ways to write people on and off

[Julio Riddols]

Miami Connection.

[rowech]

I'm almost finished with season 5 of West Wing having never seen it when it was on. Great show and if the bar wasn't set so high by seasons 1-4, season 5 wouldn't even be bad -- but compared to the first four seasons it's dog dung.

[Kevin]

How does Netflix get to call House of Cards a Netflix original when it is an American remake of a British classic also available on Netflix?

The remake is quite good, but as usual I prefer the original.

[chadritt]

The same way they're calling Ricky Gervais "new" show an original when it already aired in the UK. The words "Netflix Original" appear to just be their brand and I think its incredibly misleading. I do think you could make the argument with house of cards though since they at least produced it and it is different but the term is fairly meaningless in the netflix world now.

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

Watched 'How to Die in Oregon'. Pretty good show and very thought-provoking stuff. Kind of weird to watch the people in the show fully knowing that they will eventually kill themselves.

[RendeR]

Telle and I just finished season 1 of "The Newsroom" and I gotta say I love the show. I was cheering at the end of the season ender. Looking forward to catching up on season 2 now.

[ISiddiqui]

How does Netflix get to call House of Cards a Netflix original when it is an American remake of a British classic also available on Netflix?

The remake is quite good, but as usual I prefer the original.

What? So The Office (US) can't be called an original show? Its not a re-airing of the previous show, it's based on it but very different. Do you think that CW shouldn't call "Arrow" an original series since its based off a comic book?

[Matthean]

New season of The League is up.

[korme]

Just watched Knuckleball!

Pretty cool, didn't realize Wakefield was a converted 1B or that Dickey was a traditional power pitcher but then doctor's found he didn't have a UCL and so he had to change his game.

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

Just finished watching a great documentary called 'Serving Life'. Tells the story of hardened felons who volunteer to be hospice workers for dying inmates.

[korme]

Watched that the other night, pretty interesting

[Matthean]

Netflix Wins Casting Emmy for 'House of Cards' Over Major TV Dramas (http://mashable.com/2013/09/15/netflix-wins-emmy-outstanding-casting-drama/?utm_cid=mash-com-fb-main-link)

[DaddyTorgo]

New episodes of Walking Dead (Season 3) and Continuum (Season 2) are now up on Netflix.

[rowech]

John Caparulo's new standup routine was hysterical. In addition, the movie Safety Not Guranteed stars a bunch of people that are well liked and known in a very unique and enjoyable movie.

[PilotMan]

For those of you who missed it the first go around (like me) you can now watch Sharknado on the instant player.

http://cdn-7.nflximg.com/us/boxshots/large/70285977.jpg

[Matthean]

Disney and Netflix in Deal for Series Based on Marvel Characters - NYTimes.com (http://www.nytimes.com/2013/11/08/business/media/disney-and-netflix-in-deal-for-series-based-on-marvel-characters.html?hpw&rref=television&_r=0)

[Barkeep49]

I found Four Year Plan., a documentary on Queen Park Rangers efforts to secure promotion to the English Premier League a very good watch.

[Peregrine]

I've finished watching Jack Taylor, a one-series Irish show about an ex-cop turned private detective - a bit of the material is hackneyed but overall I felt they were very well done.

[Julio Riddols]

If you're into wine, Somm is an excellent documentary about some dudes trying to become master sommeliers. It's nuts what they have to do.

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

If you're into wine, Somm is an excellent documentary about some dudes trying to become master sommeliers. It's nuts what they have to do.

I'll have to watch this one. I know a couple of world-renown master sommeliers. I've heard it's borderline ridiculous.

[korme]

Wrong thread

[RainMaker]

First 4 seasons of Dexter are up on Netflix. Last 4 come January 1st. It got bad at the end but the first couple seasons were good.

I found Four Year Plan., a documentary on Queen Park Rangers efforts to secure promotion to the English Premier League a very good watch.

Going to watch it tonight. Thanks for the recommendation.

[AnalBumCover]

I found Four Year Plan., a documentary on Queen Park Rangers efforts to secure promotion to the English Premier League a very good watch.

Just finished this. A fantastic watch. Now to fire up the old FM. :D

[Neuqua]

I found Four Year Plan., a documentary on Queen Park Rangers efforts to secure promotion to the English Premier League a very good watch.

This was fun to watch. Ended up going to ESPN and checking up to see how well they did after filming was over.

[Julio Riddols]

I'll have to watch this one. I know a couple of world-renown master sommeliers. I've heard it's borderline ridiculous.

I'll just say I have always wanted to have a winery, but I know soooooo little about wine other than the flavor I generally like. Couldn't begin to explain the notes and regions of a wine just by swishing it around and smelling it and examining the viscosity, etc. These guys can do it with what seems like 50% accuracy, which boggles my mind.

[NoSkillz]

I found Four Year Plan., a documentary on Queen Park Rangers efforts to secure promotion to the English Premier League a very good watch.

Thanks for the heads up on this - I watched it last night after seeing the recommendations here.

A must-watch for any FM fans, as it's almost entirely "back-room" stuff and truly fascinating stuff at that.

What's amazing to me is that the owners of the club are the ones that essentially funded this film and they come across as villains (speaking of Flavio Briatore and Gianni Paladini).

They seem absolutely IMPOSSIBLE to work for - hell, Neil Warnock had them at the top of the table, playing great football and they have that one loss to Watford and there's Paladini and Briatore acting like spoiled children and saying the coach sucks.

Just a fascinating piece. The son-in-law part owner (Amit Bhatia) comes across much, much better. Seems like a humble (yet very rich) guy and I could only imagine how tough it was for him to bite his lip when his two, hot-headed partners would spout off.

Highly recommended film.

BTW: just read up on Flavio a bit - he went out with Heidi Klum and fathered a child with her??? Shows what money can do...

[korme]

Just finished this. A fantastic watch. Now to fire up the old FM. :D

It is amazing how quickly teams lose patience with their managers. :eek:

[Radii]

Laura Prepon May Be Returning to Orange Is the New Black for More Episodes - Today's News: Our Take | TVGuide.com (http://www.tvguide.com/News/Laura-Prepon-Orange-New-Black-1073292.aspx)

good news!

[BillJasper]

It is amazing how quickly teams lose patience with their managers. :eek:

I commented about that to the wife, while watching. I don't follow soccer, but is that normal? Makes American sports franchises look downright stable. :lol:

[Critch]

I've been racing through "Fringe" on netflix. It's not high quality tv, but it's watchable and has some good characters. Especially The Observer.

Kind of like X-Files and Lost met and had a baby, and the baby was Fringe.

[ISiddiqui]

I loved Fringe. Was very sad to see it go... though they ended it pretty cool :)

[Critch]

Somebody I work with who is a huge x-files nerd recommended Fringe, the fact it came to a proper end and wasnt canceled mid-season was what got it onto my watch list.

[Honolulu_Blue]

I finally managed to get through all 13 episodes of "Orange Is The New Black." Great series. I really enjoyed it.

[dave731]

Somebody I work with who is a huge x-files nerd recommended Fringe, the fact it came to a proper end and wasnt canceled mid-season was what got it onto my watch list.
Just finished Fringe yesterday...I enjoyed it very much. Loved that everything was wrapped up in the end.

[hoopsguy]

I finally managed to get through all 13 episodes of "Orange Is The New Black." Great series. I really enjoyed it.

Two down, eleven to go. Intrigued, but not yet sucked into "must race through season!" mode.

[TexasT]

New House of Cards starts on Feb 14

[frnk55]

Sad day for me as I finished up Parks and Recs. I absolutely love that show. Each character was great!

[Izulde]

Parks and Rec is still ongoing, and you can catch up on this season's episodes if you have Hulu+

[Matthean]

The final 8 episodes of Breaking Bad really need to be added.

[Neuqua]

The final 8 episodes of Breaking Bad really need to be added.

I'm waiting for these to be added before I start my binge watching. I've never watched the show.

[Matthean]

I can't judge season 5 yet, but 1 was very good with 2-4 being a hell of a run.

[Subby]

Two down, eleven to go. Intrigued, but not yet sucked into "must race through season!" mode.
I was the same way when I watched a few months ago. Good, not great early on, but it really gathers steam mid-season and then finishes strong.

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

I'm waiting for these to be added before I start my binge watching. I've never watched the show.

+1

[DaddyTorgo]

I'm waiting for these to be added before I start my binge watching. I've never watched the show.

+1

+2

[BillJasper]

Just finished watching a great documentary called 'Serving Life'. Tells the story of hardened felons who volunteer to be hospice workers for dying inmates.

Very, very good documentary.

[korme]

I'm waiting for these to be added before I start my binge watching. I've never watched the show.

You might as well get started now. I mean, no hyperbole, it's the greatest show ever.

[frnk55]

Parks and Rec is still ongoing, and you can catch up on this season's episodes if you have Hulu+
I noticed that the other day. It's tempting...Are there any major differences between NF & Hulu?

[Subby]

Netflix airs their first original documentary next week (on the 12th if memory serves). The Short Game (http://theshortgamemovie.com/) has some buzz and according to Variety (http://variety.com/2013/digital/news/netflix-swings-documentary-the-short-game-into-originals-field-1200797793/) could get a look during Oscar season.

THE SHORT GAME follows the lives of eight of the best 7-year old golfers in the world as they train for and compete in the World Championships of Junior Golf. The annual tournament held at golfing mecca Pinehurst, North Carolina, brings in 1500 young golfers from 54 different countries and determines who will be crowned golfs next phenom. In its course, the eight stories entwine to form a fascinating and often funny portrait of a group of very young athletes and their families, in which the narrow-focused, peculiar and highly competitive junior golf subculture becomes both a window into contemporary global society and an inspiring reflection of the human condition.

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[Izulde]

I noticed that the other day. It's tempting...Are there any major differences between NF & Hulu?

Biggest difference is that Hulu+ is better overall for TV shows IMO. The current seasons in particular is a big draw for people who don't have cable, like me.

Netflix is vastly superior when it comes to movies. In fact, I can't remember the last time I watched a movie on Hulu+, unless it was one of the Criterion Collection films.

[ColtCrazy]

I've finished watching Jack Taylor, a one-series Irish show about an ex-cop turned private detective - a bit of the material is hackneyed but overall I felt they were very well done.

Watched those as well. I really enjoyed them…they were a bit cliched at times, but still solid acting and worth the view.

[frnk55]

Biggest difference is that Hulu+ is better overall for TV shows IMO. The current seasons in particular is a big draw for people who don't have cable, like me.

Netflix is vastly superior when it comes to movies. In fact, I can't remember the last time I watched a movie on Hulu+, unless it was one of the Criterion Collection films.
Good to know about Hulu. I downgraded my cable to the lowest tier ever since I got Netflix.
Now I'm going to grab Hulu + :)

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

Just noticed while browsing the listings that all seasons of Dexter will be available on Netflix starting in January. Previously, only seasons 1-4 were available. Pretty excited to burn through that entire series.

[gstelmack]

Biggest difference is that Hulu+ is better overall for TV shows IMO. The current seasons in particular is a big draw for people who don't have cable, like me.

Netflix is vastly superior when it comes to movies. In fact, I can't remember the last time I watched a movie on Hulu+, unless it was one of the Criterion Collection films.

The other big difference is ads during the shows on Hulu+, unless that changed recently...

[Subby]

The other big difference is ads during the shows on Hulu+, unless that changed recently...
That's why we got rid of Hulu+ - "why am I paying for this service if I still have to see &*(% ads!"

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

That's why we got rid of Hulu+ - "why am I paying for this service if I still have to see &*(% ads!"

+1. A paid service that still has ads is a non-starter for me, regardless of what they offer.

[Bigsmooth]

Louie Season 3 is pure gold.

[korme]

Short Game was pretty good.

[ISiddiqui]

+1. A paid service that still has ads is a non-starter for me, regardless of what they offer.

IMO, this view is completely silly. Cable is a paid service that still has ads.

Anyways, I just started Hulu+, and its been great for me. I have heard great things about "Sleepy Hollow", but I didn't DVR it because the premise seemed dumb. So, I was able to go back and watch some eps. I also plan to do this with Brooklyn Nine-Nine.

Also it saved me a bit when I recorded an episode of glee on my Tivo, but the signal was too garbled. I just fired up the Hulu+ (on Chromecast) and watched it there.

[Logan]

Just noticed while browsing the listings that all seasons of Dexter will be available on Netflix starting in January. Previously, only seasons 1-4 were available. Pretty excited to burn through that entire series.

You might be better off just stopping at season 4. I wouldn't say the remaining seasons aren't worth watching at all if you have the time, but expectations need to be toned way way down. And that's before we even get until the final season.

[Izulde]

House of Cards - Season 2 - Teaser Trailer - Netflix - HD - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFhJjCmYi1M)

Season 2 - House of Cards (US version) Feb. 14th. Best.Valentine's Day.Ever.

[RainMaker]

Just noticed while browsing the listings that all seasons of Dexter will be available on Netflix starting in January. Previously, only seasons 1-4 were available. Pretty excited to burn through that entire series.

They'd be doing you a favor if they just burned the last 4 seasons.

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

New Lilyhammer season is out. Really enjoyed the first season. Hope the second proves as good.

[Bigsmooth]

The Fall was pretty great. Scully has aged amazingly well. Good lawd.

[korme]

Bo Burnham's new standup "what." is on Netflix. Pretty good. He's 22, so he still does things that are funny to perhaps only a teenager. But in the mix there is a lot of talent spread around here. Using different instruments too, he's not just standing there with a mic. I think he's got a bright future as a comedian/entertainer.