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Patriot (2015)
THERE NEEDS TO BE A SEASON 3!!!!!
As someone who loves spy thrillers, it took me a while to get around to watching this show. Started really really slow. This is a show about a really damaged intelligence officer who has to go undercover at a tough job while going through full scale mental trauma, and where everything that can go wrong does, in the most comical yet serious manner. Characters take a while to build up, especially in S1 where almost everyone seems to hate or be indifferent to the protagonist, except for a few close-knit friends/family. A tale where a US official tries to change the election results of an enemy regime, with multiple cat & mouse races running amok, causing chaos wherever they go. By the end of S2, I LOVE all the character so much, what great casting, what great storytelling. Especially the bit about the protagonist publicly singing about his missions as a sort of therapeutic release. I wish it hadn't ended when it did. Really hope someone somewhere important realizes the potential of this heartwarming show.
Our Flag Means Death (2022)
Fresh & Hilarious! Pirates going through a mid-life crisis
A fresh new concept that keeps you smiling while smacking you in the face with random absurd but hilarious jokes, well placed throughout episodes!
The show is about two pirates who complete the void in each other's lives. One is the poster child of a pirate - scary, hairy & ultra cool whereas one is just trying to be a pirate while being his compassionate, feely self. An unusual story about an unusual duo who become friends and navigate the high waters. Really hope it gets renewed for S2
Recommend!
The Bold Type (2017)
It's all fluff!
It's an average show if you're into the whole 'how female empowerment looks like in a fantasy'.
I won't lie, the show has some moments. But more often than not, it was just frustrating to see three protagonists / strong women make such bad choices, inspite of probably being in the best workplace with the MOST SUPPORTIVE/ENCOURAGING BOSS (as if that really happens). Also, for women who do not want to be judged for their decisions, they sure do judge others a lot.
It's one of the few shows where I felt bad for everyone around them (especially the men) for having to deal with such immature characters who literally create confrontation, just because. It almost makes me feel bad that this is how young women, who may see the show one day, will perceive empowerment & gender equality and that's just wrong.
But if you want to watch the show for it's style & moments of friendship, then you may be able to get through it better.
Killing Eve (2018)
Great concept if you're into dysfunctional characters!
So I started watching the show thinking I'll be watching another spy thriller (which I like), but it turned out quite different. If you're into smart thinking, action packed & 'somewhat' logical reasoning spycraft/crime shows, this isn't it. The show is purely interesting because of the storyline between two really dysfunctional people (Eve & Villanelle), who are constantly vying for each other's attention and don't know how to deal with their mutual attraction.
From a spy/crime perspective, the show is mediocre at best because it's not possible for someone as dysfunctional as Eve to be in the position she is. Also there are a lot of issues in terms of the narrative of the whole MI-5/MI-6 bit but if you're in it just from a purely psychological perspective, it's a great watch. Once you make your peace with it not being a regular crime show (where there are certain procedures/chain of command/a lot more common sense), you'll enjoy it just for the acting between the two lead characters.
United States of Al (2021)
If a lighthearted sitcom is what you want, a lighthearted sitcom you will get!
I quite like Adhir Kalyan from his 'Rules of Engagement' days and Art, the grandfather (from a bunch of previous roles) so they are a treat to watch. I like the other lead too. The rest are too underdeveloped as characters at this point.
Yes, the acting is sometimes a little over the top but that is the whole point of a goddamn sitcom. Take little moments & get the most out of them in a funny way!
Honestly, I don't know what the negative reviews are about. Don't watch a sitcom if you don't like sitcoms and then don't go review one.
It's a refreshing storyline with it's funny & real moments. I'm only on E7 but it's quite nice. They're building up the characters and talking about real stuff, in a non-depressing manner and they manage to keep to smiling & laughing occasionally. That's all I want at the end of a long day.
Le bureau des légendes (2015)
The Best Spy/Espionage Show I have ever seen
I happened to come across some mentions of this show on review threads of other more popular spy shows and I'm honestly so glad I checked it out. I just finished S4 and honestly, I cannot find any flaws. Malotru and the rest of the DGSE team had me hooked right from the start. The acting, writing, execution - everything is done in such an expert way. As someone who has seen a lot of crime shows (Homeland/Criminal Minds/The Spy/The Americans/Jack Ryan/Mindhunters/24 etc) and without giving away any spoilers, I can honestly say that 'Le Bureau des Légendes' or 'The Bureau' is honestly the best spy show I have ever seen.
Tehran (2020)
Somewhat disappointed
The show's setting is great and it all looks amazing thanks to it being an Apple original but the storyline is disappointing.
Should I really believe that one of the most popular spy networks (Mossad) hires uncontrollable people to be agents, whether they're hackers or field agents.
How can a person of interest in a murder case (also under suspicion of being a Mossad agent) be so oblivious to her surroundings and make one wrong move after another. From showing up to a public protest to selling ecstasy at an illegal rave, it's a little absurd to understand the situation that places her in such ridiculous settings. Not to mention, her literally leaving a wake of misery behind her (her fake identity's husband being killed, her handler being killed, her aunt being imprisoned, commune people being harmed) and no one even thinks of pulling her out forcefully on account of her being a rogue agent!?
Apart from the obvious issues (listed above), it's still a gripping show. And thankfully you can put it out of your head in less than a day.
NCIS: Naval Criminal Investigative Service (2003)
BEST CRIME SHOW
I have watched & re-watched NCIS so many times just because of how much I love it. I've seen about 80% of all crime shows that are available but never loved as much as this. Gibbs, Tony, Ziva, McGee, Abs, Ducky, Palmer & Leon (takes a while for the entire team to come together) are the best, most believable crime solving team.
I miss Tony (the most), Ziva & Abby, but the show is still pretty special.
Hawaii Five-0 (2010)
Chin & Kono are a treat to watch
If fast-paced, far from reality crime shows are your thing, Hawaii Five O may be for you. Danno & Steve's partnership, although fun in the beginning, becomes extremely annoying and skippable by S2 or 3. Chin, Kono, Adam, Cath & Joe are some of my favorite characters. After hearing about Chin & Kono leaving the show due to pay disparity, I really lost interest. A show that would rather keep on two 'sometimes' interesting and irrational men in the lead rather than exploring the brilliance and depth of the other characters is quite off-putting. Clearly they're not all 'ohana'.
P.S - Chin has the worst luck out of all the characters. Heartbreaking