Day of the Jackal series on Sky Atlantic is superb, Eddie Redmain stars as the Jackal.
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I did enjoy it, but was slightly put off by Episode 9. Thought it was incredibly unrealistic
The seminal Homicide: Life on the Street is airing daily and available to stream on Sky Atlantic.
The detectives are portrayed by actors of the quality of Melissa Leo, Andre Braugher, Ned Beatty and Richard Belzer, not to mention who turns up as the guest stars.
(OK, season 2 episode 1 has Robin Williams playing a 14 year old Jake Gyllenhaal’s dad, directed by Jake Gyllenhaal’s dad)
Yaphet (Dr Kananga) Kotto steals every scene he’s in with his almost Shakespearean portrayal of Lieutenant Al Giardello, whilst 90s music fans will spot the likes of Belly and, strangely, short-lived Ipswich shoegazers Bleach.
The Wire wasn’t the first cop show to be set in Baltimore.
You’re welcome.
The detectives are portrayed by actors of the quality of Melissa Leo, Andre Braugher, Ned Beatty and Richard Belzer, not to mention who turns up as the guest stars.
(OK, season 2 episode 1 has Robin Williams playing a 14 year old Jake Gyllenhaal’s dad, directed by Jake Gyllenhaal’s dad)
Yaphet (Dr Kananga) Kotto steals every scene he’s in with his almost Shakespearean portrayal of Lieutenant Al Giardello, whilst 90s music fans will spot the likes of Belly and, strangely, short-lived Ipswich shoegazers Bleach.
The Wire wasn’t the first cop show to be set in Baltimore.
You’re welcome.
I'm watching episode 9 tonight 🤣
I enjoyed it though, its something a bit different which pays homage to the original film but also has its own identity, looking forwards to series 2.
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Yeah, don’t get me wrong, definitely did enjoy it!
I just think for the rest of it, it was pretty believable with a lot of realism involved. That’s just me being picky on Ep.9.
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Not usually a fan of celebrity versions of shows, but this will be worth watching
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I liked the third as well. An interesting ending sequence.
Yes. Just finished series two. Very well written, can be watched on a number of levels and at times funny.
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Dont have Disney+, but might have to look out for one of their regular free trials for this one
press.disney.co.uk
"FLINTOFF" DOCUMENTARY FILM TO PREMIERE APRIL 25 EXCLUSIVELY ON DISNEY+
Disney+ has today confirmed “Flintoff”, a new 90-minute Original documentary film featuring exclusive access to former international cricketer and broadcast presenter Andrew ‘Freddie’ Flintoff, will premiere exclusively on Disney+ in the UK and Ireland on Friday 25th April.
Thought season 3 was way off the first two.
Not sure that going from 6 episodes, to 7 and then to 8 and a half is helping.
Too much pad(ding) Thai.
