richarriltd Reviews

Project Blue Book (2019–2020)

Please Netflix buy this show and continue with more seasons...

[10/10 · 6 October 2021]

As someone who misses quality sci-fi shows like X-Files, Battlestar Galactica, the Stargate franchise etc, Project Blue Book was a 20-episode gift from the television gods. I'm just gonna say, if you love quality sci-fi shows like me, you'll love Project Blue Book. Enuff said. Hopefully Netflix takes over and continues with season 3, and 4, and 5.

Underbelly (2008–2013)

Right up there with the Sopranos!!!

[10/10 · 31 August 2009]

First of all I am a Sopranos fanatic of the highest order, I've bought all the DVDs for all seasons. Hence with such a "refined" palate for the genre I really didn't have high expectations of this Aussie program. In fact when TV3 screened it earlier this year (or was it last year?) here in NZ, I missed it. I caught up with the recent rerun on the same TV channel (also bought the DVD). And boy! I'm glad I did because it is absolutely fantastic... Now, I saw a few "nah, it ain't all that" comments here but as 1)a Kiwi who is very frugal with any praise directed at anything or anybody Australian and 2)an out and out Sopranos fanatic I'll tell you this is one awesome show, right up there with the Sopranos. If anything, I think it's even better especially with its "life is even more mind-bogglingly stranger than fiction" story. Full credit to the film crew and sound editor; they nailed some emotionally- moving scenes with the cinematography and soundtrack. Underbelly is the only Mafia-style program/movie that has moved me to tears because of its poignant moments of futility, stupidity and sorrow. Bravo!!!