Jules72

Fuck sake, I was just about to say you can’t be serious, saying billions is a tad unrealistic then comment on rick & morty as if it’s much more life like.

Whilst my eyes read rick & morty, my brain interpreted that as mork & mindy. Time for a break.

    Pickles didn’t realise the 5th season had started. I’ll check it out.

    I’ve enjoyed it, but can’t help but root for the financiers over Paul Giamatti - he’s such a pompous tub of lard.

        Jules72 yeah that R n M episode was a bit of a trainwreck. Only good moment was decapitated spinning blood guy.

        How familiar are you with the hedge fund world as well? Not doubting your assessment of Billions, I suppose it’s more entertainment than documentary, just curious (though the show did seem to get a tad more “up to date” by the third season).

            …anyone watching ‘I Know This Much is True’? Terrific turn from Mark Ruffalo, pretty heavy going though

            not quite finished season 3 of westworld, but it’s seriously jumped the shark.

            • Dan replied to this.

              Haven’t watched any of the programmes mentioned in this thread.

              Cheers.

              mono-stereo I was Tonic - didn’t actually post that much but trying to contribute if you’ll be my fwend…:

                hugopal yeah - I think it was AA Gill (RIP) who suggested on the first series that the 2 were miscast and Paul Giamatti should have been Axelrod and vice versa - an interesting thought. The most unrealistic element is the Wendy and Chuck being a couple in my opinion!

                    Has anyone started watching The Test about the Australian Cricket team

                      hugopal i work in the industry and have worked at a couple of hedge funds… it isn’t all glamour - lot of hedge fund managers are moody and burnt out!

                          Dubman yep seen the whole lot. great stuff. when langer kicks over the bin after the 3rd test 🤣

                              Pickles I think Giamatti is miscast as anyone particularly high achieving.

                                Jules72 no surprise that burn out is an occupational hazard. It seems many have been finding it increasingly difficult to justify their high fees in recent years as well.

                                  SM001
                                  Usually I find her very annoying but she was funny when she interviewed that scientist.

                                    Millsy
                                    It was on last night on BBC 2 so it should be. He nails every time.