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Black_White wrote:http://www.abc.net.au/tv/theslap/?WT.srch=1&WT.mc_id=Corp_TheSlapAug2011_GoogleAds&gclid=CLWdw8C80asCFUlV4godYyBSSw
The Slap looks quite interesting. My missus heard about it and has programmed it to tape on Fixtel.

I have also recently been watching a series called The Circuit which is based on the Aboriginal Legal Service in Broome. The theme is quite soap opera but the social aspect is quite confronting.
The Slap was on tonight. Really liked it. Amongst other things it was uncomfortable. Looking forward to next week.
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stui magpie wrote:had a look at the plot for that "The Slap". Not interested.

Last TV series I watched all of and enjoyed on the ABC was Sweet and Sour.
Did you ever see "The Wire"? Fantastic TV.
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I watched the first few seasons of The Wire, looked pretty good, I may have to rent the rest of them on DVD.
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think positive wrote: everyone was raving about Sons of Anorchy, but its not subtitles and i cant undferstand their accents, so i bought series 1 and 2 on ebay, just started watching yesterday on me treadmill, not overly impressed yet but i only watched 40 min, had to go to work.
Isn't Sons of Anarchy an American show? ie- English speaking??
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......after 3 eps, i like it!!
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The Prototype wrote:I watched the first few seasons of The Wire, looked pretty good, I may have to rent the rest of them on DVD.
Yeah, I reckon its one of the best I've ever seen - the only series I've ever purchased. Still to watch series 5. I watch them with my wife when we go on holidays & take them with us if we stay in hotels etc. This year no hols so probably next year.
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cop show??
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think positive wrote:cop show??
Yep.
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Reference to last nights opening episode of "The Slap"

Was damn good:

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/entertainme ... 6160941136
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think positive wrote:cop show??
I wouldn't bother with it if I were you tp. If you have trouble understanding SoA you'll have no hope with the Wire. I have perfect hearing but I had to turn on the subtitles sometimes. Those Baltimore accents are a killer!

Great show, but.
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watt price tully wrote:Reference to last nights opening episode of "The Slap"

Was damn good:

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/entertainme ... 6160941136
I thought it was excellent. Looking forward to the second episode.
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MOTR wrote:
watt price tully wrote:Reference to last nights opening episode of "The Slap"

Was damn good:

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/entertainme ... 6160941136
I thought it was excellent. Looking forward to the second episode.
If people are interested (it was a grand first episode) it can be caught on your computer via iview:

http://www.google.com.au/url?sa=t&sourc ... aFRTb8GN4g
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I liked the first episode so much I read the book on the weekend. Highly recommend.
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well after a slow start got past the guilt of enjoying such a violent show with a quite frankly immoral story line!!

have watch 2 series in less than a week!!

love it, but my treadmill needs a service!! clocked a lot of ks!!

have ordered series 3!!
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The season finale of season 3 is one of the best I've ever seen.
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watt price tully wrote:Reference to last nights opening episode of "The Slap"

Was damn good:

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/entertainme ... 6160941136
Watched it last night. Good start. Will certainly watch the nexty episode.
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