Category Archives: Miniseries

Christopher Lee as Sherlock Holmes in “Sherlock Holmes and the Leading Lady” (1992) – reviewed by George

Posted on August 10, 2018 by cobblerjon

This is a very interesting original story written for TV and shown in two 93 minute segments. I’m sure you’re already predicting that I thought it too long, and you’re absolutely right. It could definitely use some tightening, but then … Continue reading →

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Part 5 Summer Miniseries Choices by Anita

Posted on August 5, 2018 by nita166

Hello! Here is Part 5 of my Summer Miniseries I have squeezed in. Sharper Objects 0* George reviewed this earlier, and I did make a comment thanking him for his advice. Sadly, I ignored it and gave episode 1 a … Continue reading →

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Black Panther (2009) – reviewed by George

Posted on July 29, 2018 by cobblerjon

This animated miniseries was shown on BET in 6 half hour segments (actually 20-21 minutes due to commercials) in 2009. It tells the same basic story as the live-action movie, but has some really impressive differences. It starts in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Miniseries, TV | Tagged Alfre Woodard, Black Panther, Djimon Hounsou, Jill Scott, Jon Schepp, Kerry Washington, Mark Brooks, Reginald Hudlin, Stan Lee | 1 Comment

Part 4 Summer Miniseries Choices by Anita

Posted on June 28, 2018 by nita166

On to part 4 in my ‘summer miniseries choices’. Enjoy. Humans (2015-2018) ***** Jumping from the 18th century to the near distance future I’d like to suggest the miniseries called Humans. It is a thought provoking science fiction, drama/thriller which … Continue reading →

Posted in Commentary, Miniseries, Movies, PBS Drama, TV | Tagged Amazon Prime, BBC TV, Miniseries, PBS, TV miniseries. Drama | Leave a comment

Part 3 miniseries summer choices by Anita

Posted on June 27, 2018 by nita166

Howdy! Have you had a chance to check out some of my suggestions yet? I know everybody is really busy on the road and family vacation which is why these miniseries are just perfect. So, here is part 3 in … Continue reading →

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Part 2 miniseries choice of summer by Anita

Posted on June 26, 2018 by nita166

As promised here is Part 2 of some my summer miniseries viewing choices. Hopefully I have not burned you out on BBC stuff. It is some of my favorites when it comes to just a short miniseries. Here are two … Continue reading →

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Miniseries commentary by Anita: Part 1

Posted on June 19, 2018 by nita166

Have you been thinking like I have been thinking? “I don’t want to watch a movie tonight, but I am tired of regular TV.” I have found a happy medium. A balance between regular episodes we generally watch and series … Continue reading →

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Agatha Christie’s Partners in Crime “The Secret Adversary” (2015) – reviewed by George

Posted on March 17, 2018 by cobblerjon

Well, the scene has been shifted to Paris, 1952, and many changes have been made. The screenplay lets us know very quickly that Tommy Beresford (David Walliams) is a bit of a jerk, and Tuppence Beresford (Jessica Raine) is acutely … Continue reading →

Posted in Miniseries | Tagged Agatha Christie, Alice Krige, Camilla Marie Bupert, Clarke Peters, David Walliams, Edward Hall, George Taylor, James Fleet, Jessica Raine, Matthew Steer, Miles Roughley, Partners in Crime, The Secret Adversary, Zinnie Harris | Leave a comment

The Borgias (2014) Reviewed by Anita **.5

Posted on March 10, 2018 by nita166

I recently overloaded watching the international production of “The Borgias”. One of history’s grandest families to hate. The story is about the rise of Cardinal Rodrigo Borgia to become Pope Alexander VI. John Doman is wonderful as the twisted family leader and … Continue reading →

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Commentary by Anita-British TV PBS

Posted on February 25, 2018 by nita166

I’ve been watching a few series that can be either streamed or viewed on Netflix as well as Amazon Prime. I’d like to suggest some of them here. Britannia is awesome. If you liked or like Game of Thrones, as … Continue reading →

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