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Discussion Thread 💈 Thursday 10 July 2025 (aussie.zone)

submitted 5 days ago by YarraByte@aussie.zone to c/melbourne@aussie.zone

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[–] Catfish@aussie.zone 7 points 5 days ago (17 children)

Ok, I despise Amazon, but sometimes you can't find something anywhere else. I now accidentally have 30 days of their TV thing. What should I check out?

[–] MeanElevator@aussie.zone 4 points 5 days ago (2 children)

Invincible

The Boys

Reacher (S2 is kind of a dog, but still worth watching).

The first two suggestions are violent and I mean VIOLENT

[–] kudra@aus.social 5 points 5 days ago (1 children)

@MeanElevator @Catfish seconding The Boys, and I don't even like violent or superhero. It's very clever, but quite awful, and very watchable if you can get past the ultraviolence.

[–] SpinMeAround@aussie.zone 2 points 5 days ago

That show is so disturbing and excellent.

[–] Catfish@aussie.zone 3 points 5 days ago (3 children)

Compare violent to opening sequence S1 American Gods?? Violence is fine by me if it has purpose and plot. That Bone Tomahawk bit was a shock, but made sense.

[–] MeanElevator@aussie.zone 2 points 4 days ago

I'm pretty sure the first scene of the Boys someone gets vaporised except for their hands.

It's gory as, but somehow with a purpose.

[–] RustyRaven@aussie.zone 1 points 5 days ago (1 children)

I don't even remember any violence at the start of American Gods. I just remember absolute boredom. I didn't even finish the first episode the first time I watched it, and then slogged through a few episodes after being assured it would get really good and be worthwhile. Spoiler: it wasn't. I didn't enjoy any of it in the slightest.

[–] Catfish@aussie.zone 1 points 4 days ago

There was non book set up scene for the undocumented Scandinavian first North Americans.

[–] SituationCake@aussie.zone 1 points 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago) (1 children)

Thirding The Boys. Yes it’s blood soaked, but in a comedic style. It’s very cleverly written and is a parody and warning of current American politics.

[–] RustyRaven@aussie.zone 1 points 5 days ago

I'll Fourth it. I really enjoyed it (although I've only seen the first two seasons, as I only use streaming services occassionally)

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