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Any ideas on a good TV series to watch?

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Purplepixie Sun 04-Feb-24 13:18:47

Hi all

I recently had a hysterectomy and so I am recuperating and looking for a really good TV series to watch. I loved watching Last Tango in Halifax, The Split, Happy Valley, Call the Midwife and currently watching The Flood when its on. I love anything with Sarah Lancashire and Nicola Walker in. Any ideas?? Thank you for reading.

Jane43 Mon 05-Feb-24 04:22:27

The Split stars Nicola Walker and is very good. It is about a family law firm, a mother and her two daughters run the firm and there is another daughter.

Jane43 Mon 05-Feb-24 04:20:14

Bonnybanko

Crime is brilliant if your Scottish

Crime was brilliant for me and I’m not Scottish!

bookwormbabe Sun 04-Feb-24 19:23:18

If you don't mind foreign series with subtitles there is a Belgian drama on the All4 streaming service called The Twelve about a court case, with the focus on the jury members. It's the best foreign language drama I have watched on TV. For something a bit lighter, a charming Danish series called Seaside Hotel.

BridgetPark Sun 04-Feb-24 18:49:37

I can recommend UKtv Play, some very good series on here. My favourite one at the moment is an Australian series called The Heart Guy. It stars Rodger Corser, who I think is gorgeous. He is a heart surgeon who disgraces himself in a large Sydney hospital, so returns to his home town hospital, to do a years penance. It has a lot of humour and pathos, his family are a bit nuts, but it's a lovely gentle watch, with around 4 series I think. Hope you recover well.

Kate54 Sun 04-Feb-24 18:32:44

Another vote for Seaside Hotel here - charming Danish series, cross between Downton abbey and Upstairs Downstairs.You soon get used to the subtitles. Find it on Channel 4 catch up under World Drama category, ‘Walter Presents’

Doodledog Sun 04-Feb-24 18:29:35

Obs (Obstetrics) and Gynae - bloody autocorrect.

Doodledog Sun 04-Feb-24 18:29:10

Speaking of Bodies - there is another series with that name set in an Ops and Gynae ward, starring Max Beesley and Patrick Baladi, which is gripping. Not suitable for pregnant women, but an excellent watch. BBC iPlayer.

Juno56 Sun 04-Feb-24 18:27:51

If you like Nicola Walker, Annika is a good one.

Pammie1 Sun 04-Feb-24 18:09:25

Also on ITVX is Bodies. A criminal investigation across time.

Pammie1 Sun 04-Feb-24 18:07:46

ayse

Take out a monthly contract on ITVX. This has been combined with BritBox and there are lots of older series on there. The Unforgotten with Nicola Walker springs to mind.

I’ve terminated my Netflix subscription in favour of ITVX - I think they have much more to offer.

Bikerhiker Sun 04-Feb-24 18:03:04

Shetland and Finders Keepers are good.
Make the most of your recovery time. X

Chestnut Sun 04-Feb-24 17:54:44

Not a series but House of Gucci is a really enjoyable movie if you can find it, and a true story:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=pGi3Bgn7U5U
With Lady Gaga, Adam Driver, Al Pacino, Jeremy Irons, what's not to love?

NotSpaghetti Sun 04-Feb-24 17:46:07

Depends what you like.

The Tourist was quite good. BBC 2 seasons.

And if you want something "soft" Seaside Hotel (with subtitles) - maybe 7 series!

Pammie1 Sun 04-Feb-24 17:45:14

Also if you have Apple TV, Slow Horses, and The Morning Show. Also ITVX - Platform 7.

Pammie1 Sun 04-Feb-24 17:43:37

The subscription to ITVX is the best thing I’ve done recently. Loads of good drama. To name a few which I highly recommend, Mistresses, The Virtues, Trigger Point, Mr Bates Vs the Post Office, After the Flood, Boiling point, Little Boy Blue, The Twelve.

Kate1949 Sun 04-Feb-24 17:32:02

The Missing was good.

Mel1967 Sun 04-Feb-24 17:08:11

Luther - BBC I-Player
The Crown - Netflix
It’s A Sin - Channel 4
Rev - BBC I-Player

TurtleDove Sun 04-Feb-24 17:07:07

I have been binge watching all the series of Suits (starring Meghan Markle) I loved it first time around. Trigger point is also good, I like action series. I am once again watching Law and Order, Special Victims Unit, it has been on for 23 years and still going strong. The star of the show is the daughter of the late Jayne Mansfield and Mickey Haggerty. Also Outlander the time travelling tv series is great.

62Granny Sun 04-Feb-24 16:57:02

I enjoyed the Gilded Age which was on Sky Atlantic, (2 seasons) it is by Julian Fellows and set in Edwardian America. Also "The Body in the Wall" with Ruth Wilson was on BBC 1 set in Ireland in the 80 & present day and very gripping.

SueDonim Sun 04-Feb-24 15:52:44

Good Karma Hospital on ITV. It’s set in modern India, a cast of likeable characters and beautiful scenery.

biglouis Sun 04-Feb-24 15:38:10

Ive been watching some good but old series on netflix:-

Danial Deronda
The Far Pavillions
Indian Summers

and currently

Edward and Mrs Simpson (I danced with a man who danced with a girl who danced with the Prince of Wales)

I love old costume dramas - an occupational hazard when you deal in vintage accessories.

Kim19 Sun 04-Feb-24 15:25:03

Unforgotten with Nicola Walker. I'm also rather enjoying the Madame le Blanc series on channel 5. It's pleasantly light and non violent. Also Death in Paradise returns to BBC1 tonight.

Pantglas2 Sun 04-Feb-24 15:21:58

I’ve just started Kidnap and Ransom with Trevor Eve on ITVX and it’s rather good.

Glorianny Sun 04-Feb-24 15:12:56

Sarah Lancashire - Kiri on Channel 4
If you want a laugh Derry Girls also 4
Slow Horses is good
Succession

Bonnybanko Sun 04-Feb-24 14:32:48

The night watchman