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One of their shows, Ted Lasso, just won some awards I think. I honestly signed up to see it, and we've stayed with it because of how good that show really was.
by 52-6F-62 6y ago
One of their shows, Ted Lasso, just won some awards I think.
I honestly signed up to see it, and we've stayed with it because of how good that show really was. I'm not a soccer or football fan, but it is a compelling story about humanity.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ted_Lasso https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ted_Lasso
If it's anything like News+, of which I've worked closely with teams (and former VP went on to work in curation of their Canadian content), they're quite dedicated in spite of the criticisms surrounding payout.
That's as deep as my knowledge goes, but on the production side no email goes unanswered if that's any cue. I can't say the same for some major software companies operating in their explicitly-stated domain that I've had to work with.
- cassianoleal 6y agoTed Lasso is great. I am a football fan and I was initially attracted to the show for being a comedy about football. After watching it though, I agree that it's a lot less about football and a lot more about humanity. I hope Season 2 comes out soon! For All Mankind is another great show! A very interesting take on an alternative space race history. Compelling narrative, deep characters, great ambiance. One of the best sci-fi shows of late.
- dagmx 6y agoOther shows I'd recommend are Trying (British comedy about a couple trying for a child) and the movie, Wolfwalkers.
- cmehdy 6y ago"Mythic Quest"[0] is also a great show that I'm sure many people on HN would enjoy on an extra level, since it deals with gaming and making games and they don't hesitate to make fun of their unsaid partnership with Ubisoft Montreal. For reference, it's got a mix of production and cast from Community and It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, and their pandemic episode is currently the highest rated for the show because they don't shy away from some of the more real moments amidst the joyous insanity of the show. I'm guessing Apple TV+ is in the current state that Netflix & Amazon Prime were in a few years back: make good content, dare to do things, and make a name for yourself. Good for us, I'd say. [0] https://www.justwatch.com/ca/tv-show/mythic-quest-ravens-banquet https://www.justwatch.com/ca/tv-show/mythic-quest-ravens-ban...
- Tempest1981 6y agoThe intro is a parody, so don't turn it off after 1 or 2 minutes. I almost did.
- EveYoung 6y agoWasn't one of the criticisms of TV+ that Apple is too conservative when it comes to taking creative risks and targeting more niche, adult audiences? For example, do you think Apple would have green lit IASIP as an orginal show?
- nerdjon 6y agoThat was an early criticism but I don' think it is actually true. See is... quite adult and without spoilers there are a couple of scenes that I was not expecting given that early criticism. Also I highly recommend See, it is a weird concept but works pretty well.
- perardi 6y agoJust want to chime in for Ted Lasso here. You need to know almost nothing about soccer to enjoy the show. I mean, I sure don’t. There is almost no action on the pitch—it is very much a workplace comedy, and not an in-the-weeds sports show.
- 52-6F-62 6y agoFor sure. And when there is action on the pitch you're already invested in the characters so it matters to you whether or not you follow the sport itself.
- perardi 6y agoWhich let me tell you, as someone who plays a sport (rugby) that’s obscure for Americans, is an impressive feat of writing and characterization.