DubiousDan
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Two squeals by the same author that have been made into movies. "Tai-pan" and "King Rat".i read the book in highschool!
Both books are good. The "King Rat" movie is good but the "Tai-pan" movie is so-so.
Tai-pan
Two squeals by the same author that have been made into movies. "Tai-pan" and "King Rat".i read the book in highschool!
Heard of it.Yes I like Roadkill, Roadworthy Rescue and others. How about Texas Metal?
Best of that genre: Firefly.Some of the biggest hits (Sopranos, Breaking Bad, Vikings) show the trials and tribulations of law breakers.
Best of that genre: Firefly.
Vikings is different because of the times it's set in - they weren't necessarily law breakers, they were part of a raiding culture where power was there for whoever was strong enough to take it...and then that guy got to make the laws.
But yeah, Breaking Bad held no interest for me. But sometimes the outlaw protagonist does interest me...it's a weird thing. Could be because outlaw bikers are an actual danger I encounter in the real world...and although I don't encounter the mafia (to my knowledge), they are actually currently out there doing their thing as well. You won't find me voluntarily watching some show about Somali pirates, but 17th century buccaneers ("Black Sails", anyone)? Sign me up.
Great show.The only show in this genre I watch is PEAKY BLINDERS, and it's not for the criminal characters. PB has a lot of historical aspects that I find interesting: the world after WWI, the Troubles, the rise of Communism, etc. And the cast is a collection of incredible actors not seen too often. It almost makes me forget that these characters are absolute monsters with no redeeming quality....
The only show in this genre I watch is PEAKY BLINDERS, and it's not for the criminal characters. PB has a lot of historical aspects that I find interesting: the world after WWI, the Troubles, the rise of Communism, etc. And the cast is a collection of incredible actors not seen too often. It almost makes me forget that these characters are absolute monsters with no redeeming quality....
In the same vane is Boardwalk Empire on Prime. Steve Buscemi is good in it.
it has some historical figures in it Lucky Luciano, Al Capone, Arnold Rothstein ,Hoover.Never watched BE. PB is a lot like THE GODFATHER, but with a lot more historical background added. And Cillian Murphy is a much better actor than Pacino...
it has some historical figures in it Lucky Luciano, Al Capone, Arnold Rothstein ,Hoover.
There's a spinoff called "Beyond Paradise" with the character "DI Humphrey Goodman" from about 2015. It's on Prime and others.Really like Death in Paradise.
There's a spinoff called "Beyond Paradise" with the character "DI Humphrey Goodman" from about 2015. It's on Prime and others.
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