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Thanks. Thought so. elleng Feb 2013 #1
Sounds like a good program--I don't have NETFLIX but I have a relative who does! MADem Feb 2013 #2
you can watch the 1st episode here for free (link) TeamPooka Feb 2013 #46
I'll wait for the relative to come round, and do a marathon with a bunch of folks! MADem Feb 2013 #48
It begs the question, why make a program if no one will see it? 1-Old-Man Feb 2013 #3
I think 33.3 million subscribers is nothing to turn your nose up at justiceischeap Feb 2013 #5
Reward the subscribers and attract new members BarackTheVote Feb 2013 #17
Is it an American version Bjornsdotter Feb 2013 #4
Yes, it is based on the UK show Bjorn Against Feb 2013 #8
Thank-you! Bjornsdotter Feb 2013 #12
Yes, that's the idea. CBHagman Feb 2013 #9
Thank-you! Bjornsdotter Feb 2013 #11
Ian Richardson was great as humorously evil Francis Urquhart. R. Daneel Olivaw Feb 2013 #15
Indeed he was, and note those initials, DUers. CBHagman Feb 2013 #24
This guy rocks. If I could talk like that or have that presence; minus the evil of course. R. Daneel Olivaw Feb 2013 #25
My advice is to skip it and watch the original, honestly Spider Jerusalem Feb 2013 #6
So you haven't even seen the US version? BarackTheVote Feb 2013 #18
I've seen the UK version Spider Jerusalem Feb 2013 #20
I've seen the UK version too, and I have no problem imagining an American version. whathehell Feb 2013 #26
I am of two minds on this. R. Daneel Olivaw Feb 2013 #30
Yes, "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" was one of those "why, why?" remakes Lydia Leftcoast Feb 2013 #44
I can't stand television shows that don't take place in an American setting. nt EastKYLiberal Feb 2013 #50
enjoy your ethnocentrism. There's a big world and lots of good stories out there you will miss. nt TeamPooka Feb 2013 #52
So the whole season is there to watch? And ... Tx4obama Feb 2013 #7
Yes, it is available to stream whenever you want. Bjorn Against Feb 2013 #10
Can it be streamed onto televison with the help of a Roku box, or something? n/t whathehell Feb 2013 #28
Yes, there are lots of devices that stream Netflix Bjorn Against Feb 2013 #33
Thanks for that info, Bjorn. I'll be watching it through roku. n/t whathehell Feb 2013 #42
Yes, that's how I watch Netflix Lydia Leftcoast Feb 2013 #40
Thanks Lydia. whathehell Feb 2013 #41
You might say that, but I couldn't possibly confirm it. Lars39 Feb 2013 #13
I don't know much about Netflix Control-Z Feb 2013 #14
This show is streamed online, it is not on DVD Bjorn Against Feb 2013 #16
Thank you! Control-Z Feb 2013 #19
I'd seen the ads on my Netflix, but was kind of dismissive- thanks for tipping me off NBachers Feb 2013 #21
Just finished watching the first episode & it was pretty damn good! Tx4obama Feb 2013 #22
House of Cards DakotaLady Feb 2013 #23
What network is it on? proud2BlibKansan Feb 2013 #27
It is not on any network, it is on Netflix Bjorn Against Feb 2013 #31
Damn. I don't do Netflix. proud2BlibKansan Feb 2013 #35
Netflix has no contracts and a free trial for a month Gin Feb 2013 #29
What you call cynical is what most people call reality. DU seems to have some RB TexLa Feb 2013 #32
I am cynical because of reality, I don't see reality and cynicism as mutually exclusive concepts Bjorn Against Feb 2013 #37
I watched the first 6 episodes of this last night, until my eyes blurred!! northoftheborder Feb 2013 #34
HofC is good! ananda Feb 2013 #36
Thank you for the recommendation! tallahasseedem Feb 2013 #38
I LOVED the BBC version Seeking Serenity Feb 2013 #39
Yes, he was deliciously oily and conniving Lydia Leftcoast Feb 2013 #43
And Richardson was only the first among very great equals! ananda Feb 2013 #55
one factual correction to your review: TeamPooka Feb 2013 #45
'Sgot all the Macbeth-y elements...soliloquys, vengeance, Machiavellian women and Kevin Spacey! ancianita Feb 2013 #47
Watched three eps so far. Exceptionally good. n/t gulliver Feb 2013 #49
Everyone Should Also Check Out the Original British Production Which was Outstanding Indykatie Feb 2013 #51
The original British version was topnotch. I hope this is almost as good. Cleita Feb 2013 #53
I'm on episode #9 now. Everyone should watch this!!! It's awesome!!! Tx4obama Feb 2013 #54
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