Friday, July 19, 2013

IDIOT BOX: Part 2



4. Orphan Black:
In my opinion the best female protagonist roles in tv shows are: Sarah Lund - Forbrydelsen, Carrie - Homeland and Tatiana Maslany in Orphan Black. Tatiana has done 101% justice to all her characters in this show based on clones. It is an absolutely excellent show (available on Netflix instant watch).

5. The Fall:
It is intense, disturbing and very different (not just another serial killer story!). I find Gillian Anderson very hot, she performs brilliantly (available on Netflix instant watch).

6. Homeland:
There's a constant suspense to the plotting that effortlessly weaves in character detail and emotional conflict alongside this political suspense drama. Complicated characters and their inevitable collisions with one another, makes Homeland a pulse-pounding hour of television.


Wednesday, July 10, 2013

Idiot Box: Part 1


Once in a while few shows come along that change the paradigm of television. Sharing my favorite TV shows in this and next few posts

1. Black Mirror

If technology is a drug - and it does feel like a drug – then what, precisely, are its side effects?  This area between delight and discomfort is where the drama series Black Mirror is set.

The only way I can describe the series is ‘it is television at its best!’
 


2.      Forbrydelsen: (Danish series)



The story revolves around Detective Inspector Sarah Lund and her team solving a murder case. It has the best plot twists that I have seen so far in any of the thrillers. Acting by Sofie Gråbøl is absolutely stunning. The mystery in the series reached to a point when I just couldn't wait to know who the culprit was. Believe it or not I took half day at work and finished watching it at home! I highly recommend season 1. Season 2 and 3 were a dud.





3.      Game of Thrones: 
It is complex, multi-layered, surreal, vibrant and imaginative. Scenery, sets, special effects, story, costumes - everything is just fabulous.

Some authors need to keep on living forever for example Richard Dawkins. I pray that the writer of this book series George Martin lives for a long long time and creates stunning work in future also I hope to live long enough to enjoy all seasons and know who wins in this dirty game of thrones!