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Binge watching: TV
I would not be able to describe myself without using the words ‘avid reader’ or bookworm’. Therefore, I am more prone to binge reading instead of binge watching. I have read for example the entire series of Bridgerton, but refuse to watch the TV adaption. I’m afraid it can only be a disappointment compared to the books. As a veterinarian I do love to watch all kinds of documentaries, especially those by David Attenborough. He never ceases to amaze me!
When I watch TV I prefer foreign TV shows because I’m not very fond of the Belgian repertoire. It’s mostly focused on comedy and I like different genres. At the moment I watch the TV show ‘Black Sails’. It’s a really entertaining show, although it has some very gruesome scenes. I accidentally bought the English version without subtitles so it is a very good learning experience! Even though it isn’t always very easy to follow the plot line…
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In that case, I highly recommend that once you finish this course, you head straight to course 12 which is called ‘How to talk about books!’ You’ll love it!
That is always the risk with adaptations. However, sometimes they can surprise us. Last summer I read the Elena Ferrante series and I’m dying to see the adaptation. Everyone says it’s great. In fact they were filming it here the other day which was quite exciting!
I don’t know this show! It sounds bleak, which means I’d probably like it! Without a doubt no subtitles is challenging – good for you, even if it was just an accident.
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Excellent writing @justine.maebe and some lovely rich vocabulary use. Just one tiny thing:
At the moment I watch the TV show ‘Black Sails > At the moment I’m watching the TV show ‘Black Sails’ (to show temporary things which have begun but haven’t finished)
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