I totally agree with you on The Penguin. I also disliked The Batman and thought the only good thing that came out of it was that we got a spin-off show with Farrell. At the same time, I kind of appreciate that we have a gangster drama in a superhero universe that has the feel and look of a straightforward crime epic and doesn't try to tie every single plot point into a franchise. It's not the real thing, as you said, but it's an approach I can actually enjoy for what it is as opposed to 99 percent of DC and Marvel shows/movies today. Plus, we had the real deal with Gomorra, Peaky Blinders, etc., so I'm fine with a superficially manufactured mobster drama every once in a while.
Also: The North Water was insanely good. One of Farrell's most heinous and terrifying performances.
I haven't started S2 of Tulsa King yet, but it's certainly the dumb fun I enjoyed the hell out of while watching its debut season. Sheridan vs. Stallone today? My bet would be on Sheridan.
The North Water was so good it had to die. Peak Prestige TV that we’ll never see again.
Truly. What a beautiful time we lived through.
I haven’t watched a minute of Tulsa King but ads make it look like a wacky, not-too-serious Funny Sly! project.
That's exactly what it is.
I totally agree with you on The Penguin. I also disliked The Batman and thought the only good thing that came out of it was that we got a spin-off show with Farrell. At the same time, I kind of appreciate that we have a gangster drama in a superhero universe that has the feel and look of a straightforward crime epic and doesn't try to tie every single plot point into a franchise. It's not the real thing, as you said, but it's an approach I can actually enjoy for what it is as opposed to 99 percent of DC and Marvel shows/movies today. Plus, we had the real deal with Gomorra, Peaky Blinders, etc., so I'm fine with a superficially manufactured mobster drama every once in a while.
Also: The North Water was insanely good. One of Farrell's most heinous and terrifying performances.
I haven't started S2 of Tulsa King yet, but it's certainly the dumb fun I enjoyed the hell out of while watching its debut season. Sheridan vs. Stallone today? My bet would be on Sheridan.