Streaming & Bingeing

[John Wright]

Last time I posted about bingeing was during lockdown, and it was Its a Sin, about a local lad, hiv and aids.

Then I watched Heartstopper.

This last fortnight I’ve watched all three series of London Kills, a very good police procedural, and series 2 of the Capture, ( both BBC1 ) topped off by Somewhere Boy on Ch4.

Heartstopper on Netflix, a gay coming out story, with a 16 year old Manx actor lead.

Somewhere Boy a dystopian vision of abuse through protection, exploring the world and himself

Some stunning actors and acting, great story lines.

Especially the ones making their big debuts. Joe Locke ( the Manx actor ) is one to watch, but the winner for me was Lewis Gribben, in Somewhere Boy. What a performance, the emotions, the situation. Only 22 or 23. Impressive. Already a string of credits. But this was a big, demanding, role.

Not an easy watch. But the best TV of 2022.

https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2022/oct/16/somewhere-boy-review-channel-4-danny-lewis-gribben?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

[Doctor Kenneth Noisewater]

Wrong sub-forum - automatic 24hr ban. Sorry John, rules are rules.