Author Topic: The TV shows you've seen recently thread. (Read 2084120 times)

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #3300 on:** October 28, 2011, 11:02:37 AM »

Chardee MacDennis was epic.

benjipwns · « **Reply #3301 on:** October 30, 2011, 08:25:53 AM »

Boss is so fucking great, too bad it's trapped on Starz, at least it's guaranteed two seasons.

Plus there were some boobies this week.

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #3302 on:** October 30, 2011, 03:01:37 PM »

Quote from: Diunx on October 07, 2009, 02:27:22 AM

Generation kill was excellent, which hbo show should I watch next? The Wire or Entourage?

Diunx · « **Reply #3303 on:** October 30, 2011, 03:18:54 PM »

Sheeeeeiiit!

fistfulofmetal · « **Reply #3304 on:** October 30, 2011, 11:16:44 PM »

Breaking Bad season 2 finale

really shitty ending. really. the build up over the last few episodes of those little intro scenes for that? come on. what stupid ending.

everything else is good.

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #3305 on:** October 30, 2011, 11:20:13 PM »

Shane just lost his sanity.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #3306 on:** October 31, 2011, 12:05:34 AM »

holy shit @ Walking Dead

for people who have read the comic, I have a question:

spoiler (click to show/hide)

Does Shane kill Otis (or any character) in order to use them as zombie bait in the comic, or is that the show's spin on shit

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ZephyrFate · « **Reply #3307 on:** October 31, 2011, 12:05:50 AM »

Alongside my previous Happy Endings post, How To Make It In America is like Entourage but actually good. From a production standpoint, there's no better looking show out right now. It oozes New York style from every fucking seam. I love it.

I need dollars, dollars, dollars is what I need, and if I share with you my story will you share your dollars with me?

fistfulofmetal · « **Reply #3308 on:** October 31, 2011, 12:10:30 AM »

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on October 31, 2011, 12:05:34 AM

holy shit @ Walking Dead

for people who have read the comic, I have a question:
spoiler (click to show/hide)
Does Shane kill Otis (or any character) in order to use them as zombie bait in the comic, or is that the show's spin on shit
[close]

i haven't watched any of the new season of TWD but based on what you've wrote... (and the finale of the first season)... it's already spinning into it's own shit. i'll leave it at that.

benjipwns · « **Reply #3309 on:** October 31, 2011, 12:20:02 AM »

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on October 31, 2011, 12:05:34 AM

holy shit @ Walking Dead

for people who have read the comic, I have a question:

No.

spoiler (click to show/hide)

Shane's only around for like three issues and never meets Otis or the Greenes.

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Beezy · « **Reply #3310 on:** October 31, 2011, 01:18:35 AM »

Quote from: ZephyrFate on October 31, 2011, 12:05:50 AM

Alongside my previous Happy Endings post, How To Make It In America is like Entourage but actually good. From a production standpoint, there's no better looking show out right now. It oozes New York style from every fucking seam. I love it.

I need dollars, dollars, dollars is what I need, and if I share with you my story will you share your dollars with me?

Eh, so far there's no real struggle for the main characters. Entourage did that a lot better in its better seasons.

Himu · « **Reply #3311 on:** October 31, 2011, 01:21:52 AM »

Quote from: ZephyrFate on October 31, 2011, 12:05:50 AM

Alongside my previous Happy Endings post, How To Make It In America is like Entourage but actually good. From a production standpoint, there's no better looking show out right now. It oozes New York style from every fucking seam. I love it.

I need dollars, dollars, dollars is what I need, and if I share with you my story will you share your dollars with me?

what channel

Beezy · « **Reply #3312 on:** October 31, 2011, 01:26:39 AM »

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #3313 on:** October 31, 2011, 02:54:45 AM »

lol doesn't Entourage star the crazy bunker guy from 24?

ZephyrFate · « **Reply #3314 on:** October 31, 2011, 03:05:43 AM »

Quote from: Beezy on October 31, 2011, 01:18:35 AM

Quote from: ZephyrFate on October 31, 2011, 12:05:50 AM
Alongside my previous Happy Endings post, How To Make It In America is like Entourage but actually good. From a production standpoint, there's no better looking show out right now. It oozes New York style from every fucking seam. I love it.

I need dollars, dollars, dollars is what I need, and if I share with you my story will you share your dollars with me?
Eh, so far there's no real struggle for the main characters. Entourage did that a lot better in its better seasons.

That's not true. They are constantly struggling to make a dime off of Crisp, and they've only had one real success (Tokyo) and have yet to break into the NY scene at all.

Anyway, How To Make It In America is also the most mellow show you could watch. Perfect for a Sunday evening.

benjipwns · « **Reply #3315 on:** October 31, 2011, 03:14:07 AM »

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on October 31, 2011, 02:54:45 AM

lol doesn't Entourage star the crazy bunker guy from 24?

I think you mean the star of CBS's big hit sitcom:

They're such opposites!

chronovore · « **Reply #3316 on:** October 31, 2011, 08:08:13 AM »

Quote from: benjipwns on October 31, 2011, 03:14:07 AM

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on October 31, 2011, 02:54:45 AM
lol doesn't Entourage star the crazy bunker guy from 24?
I think you mean the star of CBS's big hit sitcom:
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They're such opposites!
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No, no. It's that guy from The Blob remake.

Diunx · « **Reply #3317 on:** October 31, 2011, 03:30:43 PM »

Boardwalk continuous being amazing this season

Mupepe · « **Reply #3318 on:** October 31, 2011, 03:35:02 PM »

Quote from: Spencer on October 31, 2011, 03:31:56 PM

Has anyone watched Once Upon A Time? Is it any good?

Eh. I watched the first episode last weekend. In short. No. It's pretty awful. At least the first episode was. I can handle cheese (I watched 5 seasons of Smallville) but it's cheesy and just plain shitty.

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #3319 on:** October 31, 2011, 03:54:15 PM »

Quote from: AWESOM-O on October 31, 2011, 03:43:58 PM

Really liked last night's The Walking Dead, but they are just getting further and further away from the source material.

I don't think there is anything wrong with that. Kind of refreshing to see something other than a scene for scene rehash.

Mupepe · « **Reply #3320 on:** October 31, 2011, 03:55:47 PM »

Yeah, I would have never watched that shit but the premise did sound cool. It's really shitty though. It's teenage girl type shit

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #3321 on:** October 31, 2011, 09:09:57 PM »

holy shit @ Always Sunny. Sweet Dee Gets Audited is like a throwback to the classic Always Sunny days

first 4 eps were all funny

BlueTsunami · « **Reply #3322 on:** October 31, 2011, 09:28:08 PM »

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on October 31, 2011, 09:09:57 PM

holy shit @ Always Sunny. Sweet Dee Gets Audited is like a throwback to the classic Always Sunny days

first 4 eps were all funny

I somehow missed this one when downloading episodes I've missed. The pre-opening was absolutely hilarious.

Dickie Dee · « **Reply #3323 on:** October 31, 2011, 11:13:37 PM »

Yeah Once Upon a Time is pretty shitty - don't know if I can even call it a guilty pleasure. I can't keep my eyes of Cameron though

ZephyrFate · « **Reply #3324 on:** November 01, 2011, 02:52:35 AM »

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on October 31, 2011, 09:09:57 PM

holy shit @ Always Sunny. Sweet Dee Gets Audited is like a throwback to the classic Always Sunny days

first 4 eps were all funny

every episode of this season has been funny. Even the disco one. ShaDYNASTY's is fuckin great.

BlueTsunami · « **Reply #3325 on:** November 01, 2011, 03:33:43 AM »

Shady nasty?

chronovore · « **Reply #3326 on:** November 01, 2011, 08:09:46 AM »

Quote from: Spencer on October 31, 2011, 03:31:56 PM

Has anyone watched Once Upon A Time? Is it any good?

I'm about to!

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #3327 on:** November 02, 2011, 04:14:44 AM »

Quote from: ZephyrFate on November 01, 2011, 02:52:35 AM

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on October 31, 2011, 09:09:57 PM
holy shit @ Always Sunny. Sweet Dee Gets Audited is like a throwback to the classic Always Sunny days

first 4 eps were all funny
every episode of this season has been funny. Even the disco one. ShaDYNASTY's is fuckin great.

just watched that omg

etiolate · « **Reply #3328 on:** November 02, 2011, 06:23:25 PM »

I watched Homeland. Good stuff. I don't know what they're going to do once they answer the big question though.

Dickie Dee · « **Reply #3329 on:** November 02, 2011, 07:59:11 PM »

Quote from: etiolate on November 02, 2011, 06:23:25 PM

I watched Homeland. Good stuff. I don't know what they're going to do once they answer the big question though.

Hard to say how'd they'd handle subsequent seasons (unless they fail resolution this season to set up others then I think people might rightfully bail). They do already have great characterisation coming out their wahzoo, but it'll so diminished if it just becomes a security intelligence procedural.

OptimoPeach · « **Reply #3330 on:** November 02, 2011, 10:29:59 PM »

Best new show of the year

BlueTsunami · « **Reply #3331 on:** November 03, 2011, 02:26:39 AM »

Decided to start watching Homeland. I caught what I think was the most recent episode on Showtime and there was something about how the torturing scene was done so normally (sleep deprivation), felt real and chilling.

Also Claire Danes <3

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #3332 on:** November 03, 2011, 03:01:05 AM »

Downton Abbey

I swear it's basically a dry British Game Of Thrones with less violence and more gay shit. Mr. Bates=Ned Stark smh

etiolate · « **Reply #3333 on:** November 03, 2011, 03:43:10 AM »

Homeland is good.

It also has INDIGO MONTOYA or whatever the fuck his name was.

BlueTsunami · « **Reply #3334 on:** November 03, 2011, 04:57:35 AM »

Quote from: etiolate on November 03, 2011, 03:43:10 AM

It also has INDIGO MONTOYA or whatever the fuck his name was.

He really has some gravitas. I liked him in Criminal Minds the few times I'd passively watch it. The cast in general in Homeland seem to have some depth where sometimes they'd feel like caricatures in 24. Also all the psychological aspects was a surprise. I also really like how Claire Danes character is being handled.

ZephyrFate · « **Reply #3335 on:** November 03, 2011, 01:25:40 PM »

Happy Endings was hilarious last night.

STEAKTANIC!

Shaka Khan · « **Reply #3336 on:** November 03, 2011, 03:50:47 PM »

What's the Bore's thoughts on Always Sunny's Chardee McDennis? I thought it was definitely one of funnier episodes.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #3337 on:** November 03, 2011, 03:54:08 PM »

I'm just so over that show although I know a lot of people still like it. I was mostly bored on that episode along with the storm one. I just don't really get that show anymore. They always do at least one or two great episodes in a season so I'm just waiting for that.

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #3338 on:** November 03, 2011, 03:57:15 PM »

Quote from: Shaka Khan on November 03, 2011, 03:50:47 PM

What's the Bore's thoughts on Always Sunny's Chardee McDennis? I thought it was definitely one of funnier episodes.

I loved it. Some friends and I are actually making our own version of the game now.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #3339 on:** November 03, 2011, 08:10:59 PM »

Quote from: Shaka Khan on November 03, 2011, 03:50:47 PM

What's the Bore's thoughts on Always Sunny's Chardee McDennis? I thought it was definitely one of funnier episodes.

Just watched it

The only weak ep has been the storm one, which was kind of redeemed by the funny end. I've viewed Always Sunny like Stony for awhile: too extreme, too ridiculous, etc. But this season has really impressed me.

ZephyrFate · « **Reply #3340 on:** November 03, 2011, 09:24:14 PM »

Quote from: Shaka Khan on November 03, 2011, 03:50:47 PM

What's the Bore's thoughts on Always Sunny's Chardee McDennis? I thought it was definitely one of funnier episodes.

Gentleman! SUCK MY DICK!

Diunx · « **Reply #3341 on:** November 05, 2011, 01:31:27 AM »

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10150377883586132

January can't come soon enough

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #3342 on:** November 05, 2011, 03:32:03 AM »

Quote from: Diunx on November 05, 2011, 01:31:27 AM

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10150377883586132

January can't come soon enough

I'm kinda hesitant.

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The weakest part of Spartacus occurs before he reaches Batiatus' house. With Batiatus now out of the picture I wonder how things will play out in terms of drama, intrigue, etc. IMO he dominated the first season as well as the prologue and I just can't see how things move on without him. Those first episodes focused on a rag tag rebel alliance against the Romans, and it didn't work at all. Considering S2 will mainly be focused on a similar angle I'm kind of worried.

I'm interested in what Lucretia's storyline will be. She's gotta be out for revenge, but given how shitty she treated that blonde chick who knows what her status will be.

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Dickie Dee · « **Reply #3343 on:** November 05, 2011, 03:32:54 AM »

I kinda marathoned through Always Sunny and near the end the show was definitely wearing thin. This season has been pretty great though, I think it's a show much better taken in small doses, plus they've seemed to have settled into it's overthetopness, where I think previous seasons felt like the show was coming off the rails.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #3344 on:** November 05, 2011, 03:52:50 AM »

Finished Downton Abbey last night. Beautifully shot, acted, etc. Perhaps the only thing I didn't like was some of the coincidence devices, and one of the characters is like more honorable than Ned Stark, to the point it feels ridiculous.

ZephyrFate · « **Reply #3345 on:** November 05, 2011, 04:40:17 AM »

I think Spartacus will still be awesome w/o Batiatus.

Mupepe · « **Reply #3346 on:** November 05, 2011, 11:25:07 AM »

So I finally gave Breaking Bad another shot. I never got past like the 4th episode because well... I wanted to watch him making meth and all that crazy shit. After the first episode it's like 3 or 4 episodes of family drama and shit. But fuck it, the show is damn good. I watched 9 episodes last night. I"m about to start the 3rd episode of the second season.

ZephyrFate · « **Reply #3347 on:** November 05, 2011, 02:42:14 PM »

Breaking Bad has the most unlikeable characters ever. I keep watching so I can have a talking point with others, since few of my friends watch the superior show, Mad Men.

Mupepe · « **Reply #3348 on:** November 05, 2011, 05:11:15 PM »

Quote from: Billy Rygar on November 05, 2011, 01:34:50 PM

Funny, I quit after four shows as well. Need to give it another shot.

Yeah it kicks into high gear after it establishes characters sufficiently. Im glad I gave it another shot.

The characters are most definitely unlikable. Walt and Jesse make an entertaining duo though and that's good enough for me while I yell at the tv because the wife is a huge biotch.

I need to pick up mad men again though. I finished season 1 and loved it. I just never jumped into season 2

ZephyrFate · « **Reply #3349 on:** November 05, 2011, 05:16:50 PM »

Except for Saul and Gus.

BETTER CALL SAUL!!

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #3350 on:** November 05, 2011, 05:33:15 PM »

Quote from: Mupepe on November 05, 2011, 05:11:15 PM

Quote from: Billy Rygar on November 05, 2011, 01:34:50 PM
Funny, I quit after four shows as well. Need to give it another shot.
Yeah it kicks into high gear after it establishes characters sufficiently. Im glad I gave it another shot.

The characters are most definitely unlikable. Walt and Jesse make an entertaining duo though and that's good enough for me while I yell at the tv because the wife is a huge biotch.

I need to pick up mad men again though. I finished season 1 and loved it. I just never jumped into season 2

Yeah, I think you disliked the show for different reasons than Genghis.

Enl · « **Reply #3351 on:** November 05, 2011, 05:36:15 PM »

I used to hate Hank but I've warmed up to him more and more each season.

Barry Egan · « **Reply #3352 on:** November 05, 2011, 06:01:50 PM »

Jesse gets more likeable as the plot moves forward, while Walt just gets more and more despicable. And I disagree about Skyler. Her husbands nuking the entire family before her eyes and she's reacting to it, even if she doesn't know exactly how to. I know we all want her to fit the mold of loving supportive wife, but it would be suicide.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #3353 on:** November 05, 2011, 06:03:09 PM »

One of my pet peeves is demanding "likeable" characters. Watch the other one billion shows on tv with likeable characters.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #3354 on:** November 05, 2011, 08:37:42 PM »

Quote from: ZephyrFate on November 05, 2011, 02:42:14 PM

Breaking Bad has the most unlikeable characters ever. I keep watching so I can have a talking point with others, since few of my friends watch the superior show, Mad Men.

Actually that would be The Sopranos

The only unlikable character in Breaking Bad is Jesse, imo. I'm not in the "Walter White has never done anything wrong" fanboy camp, but as a character I find him engaging and likable.

Barry Egan · « **Reply #3355 on:** November 05, 2011, 08:39:25 PM »

Walter reminds me too much of my father and so fuck him.

Mupepe · « **Reply #3356 on:** November 05, 2011, 08:43:28 PM »

Quote from: Billy Rygar on November 05, 2011, 08:25:22 PM

When people say "likeable" they don't always mean likeable. It's an important distinction.

This. I don't need them to feel like they could be my bff. I need them to be written in a way that lets me see things from their side instead of me always yelling at my tv WHAT THE FUCK ARE YOU DOING DUMBASS. Other things qualify but that's my major one.

ZephyrFate · « **Reply #3357 on:** November 05, 2011, 08:51:56 PM »

Quote from: Stoney Mason on November 05, 2011, 06:03:09 PM

One of my pet peeves is demanding "likeable" characters. Watch the other one billion shows on tv with likeable characters.

I'm asking for characters who are complete pieces of shit but have reasons to be endearing. I would care about Jesse but he's such a pathetic piece of shit who continuously fucks himself over every time he wants to "change" and he bends to Walt's will like he's taking his dick up his ass.

Compare this to Mad Men, where most everyone is a fucking asshole but they're written in such a way that there are moments where you genuinely care about them and want them to succeed despite the fact that succeeding is letting them continue to be assholes. Breaking Bad really has none of that.

Barry Egan · « **Reply #3358 on:** November 05, 2011, 08:53:57 PM »

I don't know, I really cheered when Jesse

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wrecked Walt's shit

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towards the end of the season. But again, Oedipal issues.

ZephyrFate · « **Reply #3359 on:** November 05, 2011, 08:59:16 PM »

I watch Breaking Bad much like how I watch Weeds: Continuously waiting for someone to finally throw Walt in prison, or kill him, or something. I'm glad the show is ending at five seasons because it means I might get to revel in that.

Weeds, however, keeps narrowly dodging killing off Nancy Botwin so much that it might never happen.

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