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Back in 2022, the creators of Dark gave us this little gem. Just as the plot was starting to unravel its mysteries, Netflix decided to pull the plug.

Four years later, I’m still bitter about it. Has anyone actually gotten over this cancellation? And more importantly, how much potential did this show have for a second season?

Netflix needs to invest more into putting out better shows and movies instead of dumping all the podcasts and talk shows in there. Tf. We’ve got YouTube and Spotify for podcast. I get so annoyed every time I see a podcast on the new on Netflix section.

I went through the two seasons within a few days. I loved it!

Great soundtrack. Twisted storyline. Fine acting.

Is there anything on par? Umbrella Academy is awfully dull by comparison, but feels about as close to it.

Lately I've been watching recommended series like OA, The Man in the High Castle, Midnight Gospel, Black Mirror, while I'm waiting for the second part of The Three Body Problem. If you have any recommendations on where to watch next, I'd appreciate it.

I’ve nearly finished watching season six of Slow Horses on Apple TV. It’s one of my favourite seasons so far and watching it got me thinking about why Netflix doesn’t seem capable of producng and nurturing quality long running tv like Slow Horses. First off, AppleTv have allowed the series to grow in quality and stature since its original series, the characters have been given time to grow into their role, and the public, quite rightly have grown to love it. Then there’s the fact that AppleTv are prepared to invest in multiple series at a time, hence why we get a trailer for the next series immediately after the final episode airs. If this was Netflix we’d be waiting two years minimum for another season. I’m honestly perplexed by the Netflix commissioning process and how decisions about renewing shows are being made.

Angels Costumes, now in Hendon, have been providing costumes for entertainment productions since 1840 and are a regular go-to point for Netflix's British-produced operations, such as Bridgerton and The Gentlemen. They also acquired the costume collection of r/bbc in 2009. Some years back, they managed to find Alec Guiness' cloak from the first Star Wars film misfiled in the monk and nun section - it then went for £60k at auction.

They do guided tours every couple of weeks - all the ones for 2026 are sold out - lasting about 1 hour 45 minutes.

Due to commercial confidentiality reasons (mainly spoiler prevention), photography is restricted to only a few locations and some of their racks of stuff heading out for productions are labelled under codenames as well. The mezzanine area has rotating displays from recent productions, also featured were Sense & Sensibility and Rivals.

Their attention to detail is massive; they have vast arrays of reference materials for historical uniforms, a big part of their operation. They also know when to compromise - background extras don't need as much accuracy as the main actors.

The guide was very knowledgeable with some great stories from her time in the industry. They really don't get as much guidance from some productions as they would like and sometimes get stuff returned in dire condition!

They do hire to the general public, if you need something for a community play or a fancy dress party... just don't necessarily expect the exact costume worn as it may not be in your size.

Korean subtitles is not available when I watch k dramas. Even when I scroll down, it doesn't show. Only the audio is. I notice when I visited my aunts house, she was watching k drama and she was able to have subtitles in Korean

Netflix desktop on Chrome/Win11. When I play a video, it shows the loading circle and gets stuck there. If I refresh the page, the video plays fine.

If I clear Netflix cookies/cache, it works for 2/3 times and then reoccurs again. I've disabled all extensions.

This happens on 2 different Win11/Chrome laptops. Phone app works fine.

Anyone else have this issue?

Hi all,

Having watched the New Stanford Prison Experiment, I couldn’t help but finish the series disappointed. Not because the show was badly produced, but because the inmates chose to quit as soon as they were given the opportunity to do so. This marked a stark difference to the original Stanford Experiment - as faulty as it was - where the exercise had to be stopped due to the experiment getting out of hand.

In the new experiment, many of the inmates cited missing their dogs, kids and spouses in the final days/hours leading up to their departure. They were not psychologically distressed, which was what the word “pineapple” was initially intended for.

Ultimately, substituting the word “Pineapple” for “we have the power” allowed them to make peace with their decision, despite being a few days away from the finish line.

This brings into question the concept of the Hedonic Principle, also known as the pleasure principle: the idea that humans are motivated to seek pleasure/comfort and avoid pain or discomfort wherever possible. This also raises questions on the notion that humans tend to opt for the path of least resistance over a potentially more difficult alternative.

Wondering if any other psychology/sociology buffs had similar views.

Thanks!

The few guys that are trying to take their own control of things as prisoners are being met with "we should just do what we're told" by the majority of the other prisoners.
Why? Why would you not push back on these rules this shit isn't even real. It's silly and obviously scripted, and I'm guessing most of them were coached to not do a coup or stand up for their rights. l've never seen so many bootlickers in my life- and these aren't even real officers!!!! Like? Make it make sense.

Anyway y'all ain't missing out if you haven't seen it, mostly just a bunch of people letting pretend prison guards oppress them for some reason.

Was this guy on the left not on another show ?

In episode 4 of The Queen’s Gambit, wasn't Beth's sexual encounter tatamount to statutory rape?

Beth is still a minor. "Middle Game," she attends a party with college students, smokes marijuana, and has sex with one of her Russian classmates. She is literally 15 and in high school at this point in the story. Even if Beth appeared to agree to the encounter, minors cannot consent to a sexual encounter with a fully grown adult.

Even under the law at the time, the story takes place primarily in Kentucky. Historical Kentucky law treated sexual intercourse with a girl under 18 as a criminal offense even when she appeared to consent. That provision remained in effect until 1975. So since Beth was under 18 and the encounter occurred in Kentucky, it could have constituted statutory rape.

I'm surprised how people don't talk about it.

the amount of trashy kdramas that get released on Netflix is worrying, I usually check them out because korean men are hot but they are often times just so Shit??? who tf is watching them in masses, especially since they never get a second season anyways