Author Topic: The TV shows you've seen recently thread. (Read 2084924 times)

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #3180 on:** October 10, 2011, 03:48:02 PM »

Quote from: TEEEPO on October 10, 2011, 03:45:52 PM

so should i even bother watching season one of parks and rec?

Only if you potentially want context for some of the characters.

I also think its a bit interesting to see a show go from average to good.

BlueTsunami · « **Reply #3181 on:** October 10, 2011, 07:19:51 PM »

Parks and Rec:

Town person: You should go back where you came from!

Leslie: I am back where I came from!

Town person: That sentence was confusing! You may as well be from China!

Hilarious take on the Birther movement

fistfulofmetal · « **Reply #3182 on:** October 10, 2011, 09:46:22 PM »

just watched the first episode of Breaking Bad

Eric P · « **Reply #3183 on:** October 11, 2011, 08:46:48 AM »

anyone else watching Homeland?

horrible credit sequence.

nice cat but chicken · « **Reply #3184 on:** October 11, 2011, 06:48:14 PM »

in a happy coincidence Boardwalk Empire S02E03 was one of the best of the show. well timed to coincide with the end of Breaking Bad. or quite possibly i was more ready to invest given that i have nothing else on my plate.

Eric P, i'm curious about Homeland. thoughts? i hate claire danes (wouldn't even deign to capitalise her name) but for some reason the show seems to have an air of credibility at this stage.

Eric P · « **Reply #3185 on:** October 11, 2011, 07:24:53 PM »

i'll be honest, she's nailing it in the show. i've only seen the two episodes but aside from THE WORST CREDIT SEQUENCE EVER i'm very interested in where the show goes.

Dickie Dee · « **Reply #3186 on:** October 11, 2011, 07:31:36 PM »

How does someone hate Claire Danes

One of the better underappreciated actressess of the last bit.

nice cat but chicken · « **Reply #3187 on:** October 11, 2011, 08:45:33 PM »

i'm not going to claim my hate (distaste may be more appropriate) for her is merited. i think it stems from when her cry at the end of Romeo & Juliet. i'm not seeing anything in her filmography that i'd expect to change my mind though, which appearance of herst led to your high esteem for her ability?

nice cat but chicken · « **Reply #3188 on:** October 11, 2011, 08:46:51 PM »

Quote from: Eric P on October 11, 2011, 07:24:53 PM

THE WORST CREDIT SEQUENCE EVER

this must be so bad. probably reason enough for me to watch the show.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #3189 on:** October 12, 2011, 02:28:05 AM »

Finished The Sopranos. S6 was good, but in many ways just felt like a solid season than something amazing, whereas I thought S1 and S3 were great. Very solid show but I can't honestly say it's better than shows that surpassed "solid" and reached Olympian heights, like The Wire (S3, S4) or The Shield (S5, S7). That being said, it's definitely one of the most solid, consistently good show I've seen.

on S6..

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-I thought the first ep was amazing and set up an interesting dynamic with Tony injured and his crew on the brink of a power struggle. Unfortunately that plot wasn't nearly as well done as I had thought it would be
-Chris

-I thought it was pretty dumb how after all the Godfather references to "sleeping on mattresses" during gang wars, Tony's crew stayed out in the open for so long. It was just enough time for Bobby to get whacked, and Sil to get seriously injured. Very surprised they weren't more careful
-As with other seasons, I didn't like how multiple plots would be dropped only to re-appear many episodes later
-Maybe because it was the last season, but it really put into perspective just how sociopathic these guys were/are.
-I still remember being spoiled on the ending almost immediately after it aired while watching NBA on TNT and the news. Having actually seen the finale now...eh, I thought it was good. A solid episode, not particularly great and certainly not bad - pretty much like the rest of the season. I also thought it seemed obvious that Tony dies at the end.
-I feel like re-watching the show right away, but I'll wait. Very good series and I'm glad I didn't speed through it.

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Eric P · « **Reply #3190 on:** October 12, 2011, 06:47:49 AM »

watched the first episode of American Horror Story. shit is bananas.

benjipwns · « **Reply #3191 on:** October 12, 2011, 07:05:23 AM »

Quote from: TEEEPO on October 10, 2011, 03:45:52 PM

so should i even bother watching season one of parks and rec?

I know the others answered and I'm not disagreeing really, but I say yes. The whole "pit" storyline is what sets the series off even though it's terrible and even though the first season has no clue what it wants to do.

And it makes the second and third season become that much better. You can tell when they figure it all out because they basically ditch everything else instantly.

I liken it to The Office which also had a weak and short first season before figuring itself out during the second season and peaking during the third. But The Office trapped itself and spiraled downward fast. It probably peaked with Casino Night.

Parks has just gotten better and better. Second episode this season was all omg.

Random Clip:
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Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #3192 on:** October 13, 2011, 02:29:39 PM »

Wow, the Louie s2 finale summed up the show perfectly: hilarious and depressing at the same time. The first half was a riot; the cuckold bit was almost exactly like a story my friend told me lol. The second half... :'(

I know that feel bro

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #3193 on:** October 14, 2011, 01:46:24 AM »

ok, that Community episode was brilliant

Diunx · « **Reply #3194 on:** October 14, 2011, 01:46:26 PM »

Himu · « **Reply #3195 on:** October 14, 2011, 05:09:08 PM »

Community

Howard Alan Treesong · « **Reply #3196 on:** October 14, 2011, 05:28:49 PM »

Last night's Community was amazing. Fuck the haters.

cool breeze · « **Reply #3197 on:** October 14, 2011, 06:44:22 PM »

It was good. No chang!

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #3198 on:** October 14, 2011, 06:53:27 PM »

Quote from: Howard Alan Treesong on October 14, 2011, 05:28:49 PM

Last night's Community was amazing. Fuck the haters.

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OptimoPeach · « **Reply #3199 on:** October 14, 2011, 09:09:07 PM »

Party Down was great, as good as any of the other big American comedies at its best. Thanks to whoever was talking about it in here.

That last shot of Gus in the Breaking Bad finale was

SO STUPID

Still some of the best TV I've watched since I saw the last couple seasons of The Shield.

I tried the pilot of Justified but I doubt I'll watch any more. Olyphant is a terrible actor and I don't care what anyone says.

Sorta hooked on Homeland already. It's like 24 for adults

BlueTsunami · « **Reply #3200 on:** October 14, 2011, 09:39:23 PM »

Finishing up The Shield

From the back end of Season 6

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I cannot believe Shane opened up that Armenian Money Train bullshit with the daughter of the leader just for some trifling in roads with the group. Holy.fucking.shit. There's no closing that door. You could see in Shane's eyes that he'd done something very wrong.

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Stoney Mason · « **Reply #3201 on:** October 14, 2011, 10:32:53 PM »

I never did watch like the final 6 episodes of The Shield even though I loved that show. Maybe I'll do that this weekend.

chronovore · « **Reply #3202 on:** October 14, 2011, 10:33:17 PM »

Quote from: OptimoPeach on October 14, 2011, 09:09:07 PM

Party Down was great, as good as any of the other big American comedies at its best. Thanks to whoever was talking about it in here.

That last shot of Gus in the Breaking Bad finale was SO STUPID Still some of the best TV I've watched since I saw the last couple seasons of The Shield.

I tried the pilot of Justified but I doubt I'll watch any more. Olyphant is a terrible actor and I don't care what anyone says.

Sorta hooked on Homeland already. It's like 24 for adults

You're not wrong. I really like Olyphant in Deadwood, but there are times in Justified where I think he was just well-directed and part of an ensemble cast which supported his role well. In Justified, only the guy playing Rayland's dad is a worse actor than Olyphant. Hey, it's TV-genetics!

BlueTsunami · « **Reply #3203 on:** October 14, 2011, 11:00:41 PM »

Quote from: Stoney Mason on October 14, 2011, 10:32:53 PM

I never did watch like the final 6 episodes of The Shield even though I loved that show. Maybe I'll do that this weekend.

I'm about to finish it and its the most intensity I've felt from the show. I've heard big things about Season 7 and I can see how that's the case... the current lead up seems to be colossal.

Robo · « **Reply #3204 on:** October 14, 2011, 11:47:42 PM »

MAN, you guys weren't kidding, season 2 of Parks and Rec is amazing.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #3205 on:** October 15, 2011, 12:49:49 AM »

Quote from: Stoney Mason on October 14, 2011, 10:32:53 PM

I never did watch like the final 6 episodes of The Shield even though I loved that show. Maybe I'll do that this weekend.

Stop what you're doing and finish the show. Right. Now.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #3206 on:** October 15, 2011, 01:00:16 AM »

I'll definitely watch it over the weekend. I mean I always loved the show. I use to post about it all the time on GAF. I just got really busy when it was finishing and just never set aside the time to finish it.

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #3207 on:** October 15, 2011, 01:44:32 AM »

Quote from: OptimoPeach on October 14, 2011, 09:09:07 PM

Party Down was great, as good as any of the other big American comedies at its best. Thanks to whoever was talking about it in here.

That last shot of Gus in the Breaking Bad finale was SO STUPID Still some of the best TV I've watched since I saw the last couple seasons of The Shield.

I tried the pilot of Justified but I doubt I'll watch any more. Olyphant is a terrible actor and I don't care what anyone says.

Sorta hooked on Homeland already. It's like 24 for adults

I agree with pretty much everything here, although I love Olyphant. I don't think he's a great actor, but the characters he plays are just too cool. Homeland is already my favorite show on air now that Breaking Bad (and Louie and Archer) are on hiatus.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #3208 on:** October 15, 2011, 01:53:31 AM »

24? Ok I'll have to check out Homeland

Reb · « **Reply #3209 on:** October 15, 2011, 10:15:59 AM »

The Office... $:-\$

Eric P · « **Reply #3210 on:** October 15, 2011, 02:50:23 PM »

still absolutely in love with American Horror Story. It could change at a moment's notice, but the craziness really, really appeals to me.

Mupepe · « **Reply #3211 on:** October 15, 2011, 02:57:51 PM »

Quote from: Rebiak on October 15, 2011, 10:15:59 AM

The Office... $:-\$

how bad is it now? How bad was last season? Even though Michael Scott annoyed the living shit out of me, it just seems like further signs that the show is falling apart (and has been for quite some time).

Reb · « **Reply #3212 on:** October 15, 2011, 03:49:44 PM »

It has been just ok for a while now. I think Bernard works as manager.
This last episode was the first one I thought was truly bad.

Eric P · « **Reply #3213 on:** October 15, 2011, 05:26:09 PM »

yeah totally. absolutely love Jessica Lange's character though.

like someone said "you know what was wrong with Baby Jessica? not camp enough"

cool breeze · « **Reply #3214 on:** October 15, 2011, 06:42:59 PM »

Torchwood S4/Miracle Day is awful

chronovore · « **Reply #3215 on:** October 15, 2011, 11:12:39 PM »

I don't know if I've mentioned Moffat's Sherlock here before, but it's great. Similar to the reworking of Jekyll and Hyde, Sherlock takes place in the modern era, and has been updated accordingly. The acting is solid, complimented by dialog I have rewound just to enjoy. I have only watched the unaired pilot, and its reworked version for the broadcast first episode (the broadcast version is superior in most ways). I'm looking forward to the next two. (I think there are only three episodes...)

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #3216 on:** October 15, 2011, 11:16:26 PM »

I'll have to check it out.

Speaking of British shit, I've been watching Downton Abbey and it's great. Well written with a huge, interesting cast of characters/stories.

Diunx · « **Reply #3217 on:** October 16, 2011, 02:21:03 PM »

Has the second series of Sherlock begun yet? I remember the date was fall 2011.

cool breeze · « **Reply #3218 on:** October 16, 2011, 11:27:54 PM »

I tried to watch the new episode of The Walking Dead

...

I failed to make it through the new episode of The Walking Dead

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #3219 on:** October 17, 2011, 12:13:28 AM »

Quote from: Linkzg on October 15, 2011, 06:42:59 PM

Torchwood S4/Miracle Day is awful

Yes, it is. Children of Earth is the only good thing with the name Torchwood.

Himu · « **Reply #3220 on:** October 17, 2011, 12:14:55 AM »

what channel is homeland on

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #3221 on:** October 17, 2011, 12:16:06 AM »

Quote from: Stringer Bell on October 17, 2011, 12:14:55 AM

what channel is homeland on

Showtime

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #3222 on:** October 17, 2011, 12:18:15 AM »

or
http://www.icefilms.info/

Eel O'Brian · « **Reply #3223 on:** October 17, 2011, 12:25:41 AM »

The Walking Cliché

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #3224 on:** October 17, 2011, 02:21:55 AM »

Good ep of Walking Dead. Didn't like any of the various monologues but there were great moments of suspense, and I was on the edge of my seat multiple times. And the end

Barry Egan · « **Reply #3225 on:** October 17, 2011, 06:33:20 AM »

Quote from: Linkzg on October 16, 2011, 11:27:54 PM

I tried to watch the new episode of The Walking Dead

...

I failed to make it through the new episode of The Walking Dead

The characters are so flat.

benjipwns · « **Reply #3226 on:** October 17, 2011, 07:15:00 AM »

Boss seems like it's going to be amazing, loved the first episode.

Will give it some time to catch up to Homeland though before I decide who wins.

archie4208 · « **Reply #3227 on:** October 17, 2011, 11:16:33 AM »

Last night's episode of Dexter was really good.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #3228 on:** October 17, 2011, 05:29:47 PM »

omg @ Always Sunny

[youtube=560,345]nAXX15oU4Bg[/youtube]

BlueTsunami · « **Reply #3229 on:** October 18, 2011, 12:11:05 AM »

Just finished The Shield. Last episode was perfect. The way shit played out, even talking about how it hit me emotionally may spoil it but its a ball of unexpected, expected, ups and downs in the complete sense. I can't believe how all the threads were handled.

cool breeze · « **Reply #3230 on:** October 18, 2011, 12:14:02 AM »

Dinosaurs has the best ending to a series I can think of

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #3231 on:** October 18, 2011, 12:29:10 AM »

There's no debate on The Shield having the best series finale ever

welcome to the club BlueTsunami

Diunx · « **Reply #3232 on:** October 18, 2011, 10:49:29 AM »

wow I'm 41 minutes into the walking dead premiere and I feel like I have been watching this for two hours! so unbelievably boring, last chance I gave to this show.

And the black guy is a fucking walking joke jesus christ.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #3233 on:** October 18, 2011, 01:54:26 PM »

Agreed. Some great, tense moments but there were some big flaws; still I found the episode to be good. I hated all the monologues, especially the last one which seemed so forced; why give the same character two monologues, at the beginning and end of an episode.

Given the early focus on the little boy, I thought he was going to be the main plot/get lost. Instead they spent half the ep trying to find some little girl sigh.

I love Dale, he reminds me of a kinder John Locke. But having binoculars, standing on a fucking RV, and not seeing a horde of zombies walking your way is just dumb. Bad writing

Diunx · « **Reply #3234 on:** October 18, 2011, 02:14:09 PM »

The hiding under the car scene would have been intense if it wasn't so full of horror Clichés, and couldn't rick just go back with the little girl to the highway and have the red neck kill the two zombies when they showed up? instead his big plan was leave the girl alone in a pond and then run as far away from her as possible and trow rocks at the zombies smh.

iconoclast · « **Reply #3235 on:** October 20, 2011, 03:33:01 AM »

Started watching Breaking Bad yesterday, almost done with season 1 now. Show's amazing so far, definitely on track to being one of my favorites.

etiolate · « **Reply #3236 on:** October 20, 2011, 09:59:07 AM »

I Dexter'd it out to the end of Season Five. I'm a little bummed that

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they didn't keep Lumen/Julia Stiles on.

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I really liked both S3 and S5 featuring Dexter having someone who can witness both sides of him and share in his experience. I thought it pushes his character more than a nemesis chase and I feel it toys with the audience's experience of watching Dexter. It also works against Ghost Harry, which is easily one of my least favorite bits of Dexter. I also like the pushing of the vigilante angle for a serial killer.

Plus, I generally like Julia Stiles in the stuff I've seen her in.

etiolate · « **Reply #3237 on:** October 20, 2011, 11:19:23 AM »

And I just watched the first episode of season six and hated it

wtf was that

Mupepe · « **Reply #3238 on:** October 20, 2011, 11:26:02 AM »

I couldn't get past the third or fourth episode of Season 5 of Dexter. I was so bored.

Beezy · « **Reply #3239 on:** October 20, 2011, 04:20:55 PM »

Quote from: etiolate on October 20, 2011, 09:59:07 AM

I Dexter'd it out to the end of Season Five. I'm a little bummed that
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they didn't keep Lumen/Julia Stiles on.
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Are you serious? She was terrible.

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