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Gargamel · 04-29-17, 03:33 PM

Just found "fortitude" (IMDB Link) on Amazon Video. I thought it might be an Amazon production, but I don't think so, not sure who put it out, but it's definitely not American broadcast. It's British in origin. But I digress... (EDIT: Season 2 at least seems to be an Amazon original)

This show is great. I can't tell if it's a Crime Drama, Horror, or Sci-fi, but all of them in one. Right off the bat there is an element of Horror and sci-fi, but then that gets back burnered up until the end of the first season (Where I'm at now). The story telling is amazing, as they skip over key parts, leaving the mystery of what happened hanging in the air as they try to figure it out. And when it does get revealed, they do so for the most dramatic effect they can get. And as they figure out the various mysteries of the plot, you go "Oh good, that's sorted then. Oh wait, what about X!?". There's all these little things they add, then make you forget about, just to bring them back later. It's amazing story telling.

Stanley Tucci, Micheal Gambon, and Dennis Quaid (season 2) all play important characters, yet they don't even get top billing. This is a great show.

STEED · 04-29-17, 04:10 PM

STEED · 05-01-17, 01:14 PM

Idris Elba as DCI John Luther in the BBC series Luther seasons 1-4 and maybe a 5th we hope.

And Psycho Alice Series 1-3 played by Ruth Wilson

ValoWay · 05-02-17, 05:07 AM

Frank Drebin, Police Squad!

cause he gets the job done!

Von Due · 05-02-17, 06:07 AM

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Originally Posted by ValoWay

Frank Drebin, Police Squad!

cause he gets the job done!

Only because of the shoe polisher guy. Where's the spin-off?

ValoWay · 05-03-17, 06:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Von Due

Only because of the shoe polisher guy. Where's the spin-off?

it's Johnny by the way!

Jimbuna · 05-03-17, 06:58 AM

The Daddy of them all and I have every episode

04-29-17, 03:33 PM	#1
Gargamel Lucky Sailor Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Rome Posts: 4,273 Downloads: 81 Uploads: 0	Just found "fortitude" (IMDB Link) on Amazon Video. I thought it might be an Amazon production, but I don't think so, not sure who put it out, but it's definitely not American broadcast. It's British in origin. But I digress... (EDIT: Season 2 at least seems to be an Amazon original) This show is great. I can't tell if it's a Crime Drama, Horror, or Sci-fi, but all of them in one. Right off the bat there is an element of Horror and sci-fi, but then that gets back burnered up until the end of the first season (Where I'm at now). The story telling is amazing, as they skip over key parts, leaving the mystery of what happened hanging in the air as they try to figure it out. And when it does get revealed, they do so for the most dramatic effect they can get. And as they figure out the various mysteries of the plot, you go "Oh good, that's sorted then. Oh wait, what about X!?". There's all these little things they add, then make you forget about, just to bring them back later. It's amazing story telling. Stanley Tucci, Micheal Gambon, and Dennis Quaid (season 2) all play important characters, yet they don't even get top billing. This is a great show. __________________ Luck is a residue of Design.

04-29-17, 04:10 PM	#2
STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	__________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!

05-01-17, 01:14 PM	#3
STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	Idris Elba as DCI John Luther in the BBC series Luther seasons 1-4 and maybe a 5th we hope. And Psycho Alice Series 1-3 played by Ruth Wilson __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!

05-03-17, 06:58 AM	#7
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 191,300 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	The Daddy of them all and I have every episode __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

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05-02-17, 05:07 AM	#4
ValoWay Lieutenant Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: TubeONE Posts: 250 Downloads: 103 Uploads: 0	Frank Drebin, Police Squad! cause he gets the job done!