Growing a new baby and the subsequent arrival of said new baby has translated to me watching a lot of shows at night. It just happens. So here are a couple of recommendations from me to you, a person who may or may not be looking for recommendations. Not all of them are TV shows, just to illustrate that I do other things...(...but most of them are TV shows.)
LUTHER: This has been on my to-watch list for a couple years and I finally put it on one day. I'm so glad I did! I'm also glad that after the first episode I convinced Drew to watch it with me because not only is it good, it also freaked me right out. If you are in the mood for a dark and dreary London cop drama, with lots of murder and suspense (as well as Idris Elba AKA Cancellor of the Apocalypse), this is for you.
DAREDEVIL: More dark and dreary murder and mayhem (the fact that I enjoy dark things with murder and mayhem so much will come as no surprise to some people). In news that will surprise no one, this is WAY better than the movie from some years ago. This wasn't perfect, but since I prefer my superheroes darker, this appealed to me. Charlie Cox as the lead was the best part (and his hair is so much better than in Stardust).
PARKS AND RECREATION: Have I watched this entire series twice since baby was born? MAYBE. I love it, I just love it. I love this show like Leslie loves waffles. I feel like it changed my life, which is rather hyperbolic of me to say and really, I'm not even sure what I mean by that, but that's the sentiment that keeps coming to mind. I wish Amy Poehler were actually Leslie Knope and I wish she were my friend.
THE BIG YEAR: I caught the last half hour of this movie on TV a while ago, and it intrigued me so I watched the whole thing. It was so delightful! I didn't expect much based on the cast, to be honest, but I enjoyed it start to finish. On a related note, I just finished the book it's based on (it's a true story) and recommend that as well.
SONG OF THE SEA: Beautiful little movie. It reminded me of The Scorpio Races--not because of the story or characters (AT ALL), but because of the atmosphere, which was my favorite part of that book anyway. Anyway, beautiful charming movie.
JONATHAN STRANGE & MR. NORRELL: I love this book so much. I'm reading it for the fourth time and I am loving every single page. At nearly 800 pages it is certainly a time investment, but it is worth it. And why am I rereading it? Welllllll.....
JONATHAN STRANGE & MR. NORRELL: ...it's a miniseries on BBC America! There are a few episodes left, and while I question some of the makers' decisions, overall I am loving it. I've been wanting to reread the book and after the first episode I couldn't help myself any longer.
And there you have it, lots of things to watch and to read and to love.
(But seriously, don't watch Luther alone at night.)
(But it's good!)
You've been telling me for YEARS to read Jonathan Strange, and now that I've seen the show I just might have to! From a newbie's perspective, I felt like it was easy to follow (books turned into movies sometimes leave important plot points out), engaging, and of course, gorgeous and British.
ReplyDeleteI started watching Luther at your suggestion too, and it was a little too dark for me, but maybe it's because I was watching it alone at night.
Yes, read it! It is so excellent. And yeah, I don't know that Luther is really your thing...especially alone at night :)
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