jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

I used to look forward to sitting down at night and watching some mindless TV. Unfortunately, it seems that I've seen it all. As I go through everything offered on Netflix and Amazon Prime, I've either seen it all, or the movies are too mindless. There is so much repetition of subject matter - ghosts, people being killed in cabins in the woods, zombies, and the apocalypse. I generally like creepy movies because I find them funny. Teenage girls hear a noise in the dark basement, so, naturally, they do down there. People run from the killer, slam the door, and then put their backs up against it, forgetting that doors won't stop a bullet or a knife. And, of course, when the movie is over and the monster is killed, we see it begin to move again as the screen goes black.

If you want some interesting TV, try movies from foreign countries. I like watching movies from China, Japan, India, Indonesia, Thailand, and Europe. Bollywood movies are fascinating with their huge musical production numbers that pop up for no apparent reason. I find the foreign languages interesting, and I'm always surprised when foreigners throw an English sentence or two into the conversation. It's interesting to see how things work in foreign countries. In France, for example, the judge is deeply involved in the investigation of a case before it goes to trial.

My favorite TV, though, is science documentaries. There have been so many excellent series, but they all come to an end. I can never get enough of outer space or sub-atomic science. I don't have to understand it to appreciate it. If you haven't looked for The Great Courses at your local library, you're missing out on a lot of educational entertainment. Joel Sartore, Nat Geo photographer, has a couple of good series about photography.

https://www.thegreatcourses.com/

Doddy Loc: Barnard Castle-England

I know exactly what you mean jerry, The BBC often show different science and fact documentaries, I watched a very interesting one last week about the USS Squalus that sank off the New Hampshire coast in 1939, and the efforts to save the men on board. Many were saved, due to the brilliance of a man called Momsen, its all online about him and his inventions.

donrent Loc: Punta Gorda , Fl

I almost do not watch regular TV anymore, since I started watching YOU TUBE. There are MUCH more interesting sites available than TV.
Check it out.

rowbow Loc: Leicestershire

Have you tried the series Anne with an "E" on Netflix
John

cbabcock

I've found MHz to be a great online source for foreign shows. All have subtitles.
https://watch.mhzchoice.com

Bartulius Loc: Bristol, Ct

We have had this discussion at the Legion so many times. Seems as though us older folks have "been there there, done that" or seen it all. As a kid I was spellbound by the TV show, "You Asked for It!" and now all one has to do is Google any subject or type it into Youtube. There are a few programs we find amusing or captivating on TV or the cable/pay channels. I do browse for old movies/TV shows I have not seen in decades.

berchman Loc: South Central PA

Why stick with movies? How about some of the excellent series like Goliath, Breaking Bad, Succession?

mwoods222 Loc: Newburg N.Y,

Have u tried Acorn ? Two riviting series are Doctor Matrin and one of the best is a Place to call home just a few

aggiedad Loc: Corona, ca

I’ve been enjoying shows and documentaries on Britbox. British productions with a wide variety of choices.

Anthony Charles Loc: Santa Maria

my favorite steaming site.not expensive at and wonderful shows

One Rude Dawg Loc: Athol, ID

It happens if you live long enough.

wet3843

I highly recommend “Great Courses”. I watch there courses on both my TV and on my iPad as well as listening to ones on my iPhone while driving. They have courses on just about any subject you can think of. Worth the subscription prices of about $20 a month. Sure beats the hell out of regular TV.

Harry0 Loc: Gardena, Cal

I too watch many shows from other countries.
American TV is usually formulaic- most seem to be cowboy buddy derived.
French- good guys don't always win. Just learn from life and keep muddlin' thru anyway.
British TV is more college level, the US is more 9th to 10th grade. They all do Shakespeare. From birth.
The Japanese delve into historical culture as a theme. Not always relevant to today, but still a parable.
A lot of our movies were copied/rewritten/repurposed Japanese movies; watch the original "7 Samurai"
I have a TCL "smart" TV with Roku, and some add ons. Wifee likes this one. She owns the remote.
I also have a Samsung notso smart, with a Kodi box and an IPTV sub. Wifee, notso much. My toy.
I like Britbox- Graham Norton is still a fave. NHK is good- wifee can't stand the Sumo, tho.
Both have USB and wifi ports- I can send from my computers.
I remember having a "green" 25" TV/stereo console with big rabbit ears was my most expensive toy.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

yes, I read a book about that years ago. Very interesting.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Graham Norton has the best talk show on TV.

I'm having trouble with Acorn. It's only with difficulty that I can connect via Roku, but then it keeps pausing several times a minute to reload. Also, when I try to connect to my list of saved programs, it tells me to check my cable connection. Without a cable connection, I wouldn't have any TV at all, so that's not the problem.