Thriller, espionage, legal, political film/TV suggestions?
Discussion
Can you guys recommend good film/programmes/shows/streams/anything in the genres of thriller, espionage, legal, political and escapism (see below).
I'm interested in any service (Prime, AppleTV, Netflix, whatever) but only productions made since 1990.
-Espionage: pretty obvious
-Thrillers: most probably fall under espionage or politics, but anything else
-Legal: things like Suits and The Good Wife.
-Politics: things like State of Play, House of Cards, West Wing and Madam Secretary.
-Escapism: I like the new Magnum PI as it's set in Hawaii, the scenery is great, characters are likeable, plots aren't the most-intricate, but it's a decent "feel good" to watch.
It used to be relatively easy keeping-up with new programmes, but now with Netflix, AppleTV, Amazon Prime, Paramount+, ITVX etc there's probably many things I've missed.
I may have seen some of the recommendations but they're still worth suggesting, as other people can use this thread too.
I'm interested in any service (Prime, AppleTV, Netflix, whatever) but only productions made since 1990.
-Espionage: pretty obvious
-Thrillers: most probably fall under espionage or politics, but anything else
-Legal: things like Suits and The Good Wife.
-Politics: things like State of Play, House of Cards, West Wing and Madam Secretary.
-Escapism: I like the new Magnum PI as it's set in Hawaii, the scenery is great, characters are likeable, plots aren't the most-intricate, but it's a decent "feel good" to watch.
It used to be relatively easy keeping-up with new programmes, but now with Netflix, AppleTV, Amazon Prime, Paramount+, ITVX etc there's probably many things I've missed.
I may have seen some of the recommendations but they're still worth suggesting, as other people can use this thread too.
The Bank Job with Jason Statham - the supposedly true story of the Baker Street Robbery in the 1970s that may or may not have had a D notice applied at the time
SAS Rogue Heros on Iplayer would probably fit the bill for escapism, as would Firefly, Iron Sky and Avenue 5 all on Amazon
The 39 Steps 2008 version with Rupert Penry-Jones is IMHO the best version of the story
The Post with Meryl Streep and Tom Hanks makes a good two hander with All The Presidents Men.
Bridge of Spies with Tom Hanks tells the story of the Berlin exchange of a Soviet Spy for Gary Powers
The British Scandalpodcast would probably be right up your street too, as would the American version
Ford v Ferrari (possibly titled Le Mans 66 depending on the platform) and Rush are both good motor sport dramatisations
SAS Rogue Heros on Iplayer would probably fit the bill for escapism, as would Firefly, Iron Sky and Avenue 5 all on Amazon
The 39 Steps 2008 version with Rupert Penry-Jones is IMHO the best version of the story
The Post with Meryl Streep and Tom Hanks makes a good two hander with All The Presidents Men.
Bridge of Spies with Tom Hanks tells the story of the Berlin exchange of a Soviet Spy for Gary Powers
The British Scandalpodcast would probably be right up your street too, as would the American version
Ford v Ferrari (possibly titled Le Mans 66 depending on the platform) and Rush are both good motor sport dramatisations
Edited by Collectingbrass on Tuesday 3rd January 12:52
Lupin on Netflix was pretty good.
Quite gritty in places.
2 series available, next series out later on this year, supposedly summer time.
Blackbird - based on real life events regarding a serial killer, it's the very definition of suspenseful. Some great acting and cast too.
+1 for Tehran, really enjoyable, only the typical hacker character ' i can hack anything with wifi and a laptop ' spoils it.
But some of the characters are excellent especially Shaun Toub's role as an Inspector in Iran Secret services.
Quite gritty in places.
2 series available, next series out later on this year, supposedly summer time.
Blackbird - based on real life events regarding a serial killer, it's the very definition of suspenseful. Some great acting and cast too.
+1 for Tehran, really enjoyable, only the typical hacker character ' i can hack anything with wifi and a laptop ' spoils it.
But some of the characters are excellent especially Shaun Toub's role as an Inspector in Iran Secret services.
Lord Marylebone said:
What is the significance of 'only made since 1990'?
Some of the best ever espionage thrillers have been made well before that. 'Three days of the condor' as just one example.
Could be that the intended viewers may be traumatised by the unwoke references, Some of the best ever espionage thrillers have been made well before that. 'Three days of the condor' as just one example.
epithets, swearwords, hairstyles, fashions and fruity language common in pre 1990 films.
I think you'll find I'm not far from the truth.
Edited by Punctilio on Monday 9th January 19:56
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