Has anyone watched Paradise? I saw an impressive disaster movie-style clip from it that might scratch an itch that's gone unrelieved for me since Godzilla Minus One, but if it's 99% a political thriller with the apocalyptic stuff just being the sizzle for trailers I don't want to waste my time.
It's a real burden being right so often.
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Matt the Bruins fan - Feb 01, 2026 4:38:19 pm PST #7420 of 7438
You have to remember that being a 5-time Olympic medalist means Hilary Knight has been playing hockey at an elite level at least 16 years. It's impossible for her to be a teenage girl less than 16 years old, thus the President's complete lack of interest.
-t - Feb 01, 2026 6:05:01 pm PST #7421 of 7438
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
I really liked Paradise! I’m not sure it’s what you’re looking for, although I haven’t seen Godzilla Minus One to really compare. I wanna say Paradise is more of a political thriller but it’s really well written and performed and definitely has apocalyptic elements.
Eta: also didn’t realize there’ll be a season 2.
Trudy Booth - Feb 02, 2026 7:36:32 am PST #7422 of 7438
Greece's financial crisis threatens to take down all of Western civilization - a civilization they themselves founded. A rather tragic irony - which is something they also invented. - Jon Stewart
I enjoyed Paradise a great deal and am looking forward to the next season. I feel like the plotting and acting are particularly well executed.
-t - Feb 07, 2026 3:17:05 pm PST #7423 of 7438
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
The Pitt: no rats this week. I am really liking the sister of the guy who got tased. The way she says “ok” every time she gets told something that she really wants to fight against but has to accept (at least for now) really conveys that she’s had to do that many times.
-t - Feb 07, 2026 4:16:54 pm PST #7424 of 7438
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
KotSK is getting good, but I gotta say giving episode 4 the title Seven is confusing.
javachik - Feb 10, 2026 8:04:30 pm PST #7425 of 7438
Our wings are not tired.
Agree, T. The actor is REALLY good. It would be easy to go over the top and obvious there, but she’s nailing it.
-t - Feb 10, 2026 10:00:57 pm PST #7426 of 7438
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
Yeah, it’s a very understated performance but I feel like I know exactly how she feels all the time.
-t - Feb 14, 2026 1:05:46 pm PST #7427 of 7438
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
No rats this week, just hot dogs.
I’m not even mad for Louie. Sad, but some nice storytelling
meara - Feb 16, 2026 11:53:59 am PST #7428 of 7438
Can someone let me know in spoiler font if needed, more about this rat situation? I am feeling very skittish about them right now (nearby construction has caused chaos) and hoping to watch the rest of S1 soonish
-t - Feb 16, 2026 5:20:24 pm PST #7429 of 7438
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
I think it was just a couple of episodes in season 1? But I’d have to rewatch to be sure and I’m not up for that right now. Actually a nice moment for Whitaker involving them is mostly what I remember but there were some, like jump scares.