Author Topic: The TV shows you've seen recently thread. (Read 2084187 times)

Dickie Dee · « **Reply #3480 on:** November 12, 2011, 09:35:06 PM »

Jenny

Tasty · « **Reply #3481 on:** November 12, 2011, 11:32:30 PM »

Spindashing you post here right? wtf don't you watch thunderkatz anymore your gaf thread needs you.

ZephyrFate · « **Reply #3482 on:** November 13, 2011, 04:32:35 AM »

just finished season 4 of breaking bad. I don't really care about Walt or Jesse anymore character-wise whatsover but the situation they've got themselves in is enthralling.

spoiler (click to show/hide)

also what happened to Gus was awesome but pisses me off because he was the best character on the show.

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chronovore · « **Reply #3483 on:** November 13, 2011, 07:39:22 AM »

I watched the first ep. of American Horror Story.

Not sure how they'll get past having only one likable character, or how each of them has already been deceived by whatever's going on there, but overall it was a very good first episode. The non-linear nature of it also helps keeps the viewer off balance. Everything is creepy. Everything. Even the sexy maid is creepy. How did they manage that?

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #3484 on:** November 13, 2011, 11:29:40 PM »

Walking Dead

I really didn't like the Merle scene. Too long and ridiculous imo...

But overall a good ep. I'm kinda annoyed that Glenn is this dumb though. Yea that chick is hot, and I'd love to bang her too, but Dale is right: risking safety to bang the hand that feeds' daughter....eh

I'm still shocked this lost girl shit has dragged on for so long. It's annoying as hell. And there are like 2 eps left before the break. Almost nothing has happened in terms of advancing the plot. If this first half of the season ends with the girl still missing, the group stagnated, etc....smh

cool breeze · « **Reply #3485 on:** November 13, 2011, 11:35:16 PM »

I've just been watching the 4 minute recaps on the website. It still moves too slow.

ZephyrFate · « **Reply #3486 on:** November 14, 2011, 12:37:18 AM »

How To Make It In America continues to have great fucking episodes. It's easily the most worthwhile show to watch on Sunday evenings.

Beezy · « **Reply #3487 on:** November 14, 2011, 03:18:06 AM »

Quote from: ZephyrFate on November 14, 2011, 12:37:18 AM

How To Make It In America continues to have great fucking episodes. It's easily the most worthwhile show to watch on Sunday evenings.

no

ZephyrFate · « **Reply #3488 on:** November 14, 2011, 03:18:54 AM »

Quote from: Beezy on November 14, 2011, 03:18:06 AM

Quote from: ZephyrFate on November 14, 2011, 12:37:18 AM
How To Make It In America continues to have great fucking episodes. It's easily the most worthwhile show to watch on Sunday evenings.
no

Yes.

Enl · « **Reply #3489 on:** November 14, 2011, 03:20:11 AM »

Whelp once again a potentially interesting story developement in Dexter is quickly swept under the rug. These writers really need to grow a pair. $:-\$

Beezy · « **Reply #3490 on:** November 14, 2011, 03:21:27 AM »

Quote from: ZephyrFate on November 14, 2011, 03:18:54 AM

Quote from: Beezy on November 14, 2011, 03:18:06 AM
Quote from: ZephyrFate on November 14, 2011, 12:37:18 AM
How To Make It In America continues to have great fucking episodes. It's easily the most worthwhile show to watch on Sunday evenings.
no
Yes.

It's not even the most worthwhile show to watch on HBO. Boardwalk Empire on the other hand...

ZephyrFate · « **Reply #3491 on:** November 14, 2011, 03:27:06 AM »

I can't get into Boardwalk Empire for some reason, so I still disagree. How To Make It is just so supremely relaxing and its production values are the best I've ever seen on HBO. Seriously, look at that show. The interstitials, title cards, music choice, cinematography.

DAMN.

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #3492 on:** November 14, 2011, 03:42:06 AM »

Why anyone still watches Dexter is beyond me.

Yet twice as many people watch it as Homeland. Sigh.

Enl · « **Reply #3493 on:** November 14, 2011, 03:47:56 AM »

Quote from: CajoleJuice on November 14, 2011, 03:42:06 AM

Why anyone still watches Dexter is beyond me.

Yet twice as many people watch it as Homeland. Sigh.

Out of habit I guess. It's become more of a morbid curiousity to me these days. I at least try to watch some good shows along with it to balance it out.

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #3494 on:** November 14, 2011, 03:49:10 AM »

Quote from: Enl on November 14, 2011, 03:47:56 AM

Quote from: CajoleJuice on November 14, 2011, 03:42:06 AM
Why anyone still watches Dexter is beyond me.

Yet twice as many people watch it as Homeland. Sigh.

Out of habit I guess. It's become more of a morbid curiousity to me these days.

I guess I shouldn't say anything, as I watched the last two seasons of Lost for a similar reason. Wanted to see the trainwreck.

ZephyrFate · « **Reply #3495 on:** November 14, 2011, 03:55:51 AM »

The League? Yeah, it's pretty funny. I don't think it's even in the same league as FX's other comedies but it's funny.

Mupepe · « **Reply #3496 on:** November 14, 2011, 10:50:15 AM »

Man, I finished Breaking Bad Season 3 on Friday. Fucking shit. That ending

The entire show my wife is always telling Walt or Jesse to grow some balls. JESSE FINALLY DID (although crying like a wiener while he did it). Damn, so good.

spoiler (click to show/hide)

I was kinda hoping Walt really did turn into a bitch when he started crying and saying he'd give up Jesse. I was like oh yes, Walt is a bitch! I knew it! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

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"Your boss is gonna need me" is the most badass line Walt has said so far.

Beezy · « **Reply #3497 on:** November 14, 2011, 11:10:15 AM »

Quote from: ZephyrFate on November 14, 2011, 03:27:06 AM

I can't get into Boardwalk Empire for some reason, so I still disagree. How To Make It is just so supremely relaxing and its production values are the best I've ever seen on HBO. Seriously, look at that show. The interstitials, title cards, music choice, cinematography.

DAMN.

BOARD. FUCKIN. WALK.

Himu · « **Reply #3498 on:** November 14, 2011, 11:20:51 AM »

I can't get used to Chuck airing on Fridays and keep missing it. I watched the season 5 premiere on hulu but they haven't added episodes 2 and 3 yet because they're homos. I need to add it to my dvr.

Dickie Dee · « **Reply #3499 on:** November 14, 2011, 11:40:25 AM »

Quote from: Mupepe on November 14, 2011, 10:50:15 AM

"Your boss is gonna need me" is the most badass line Walt has said so far.

Just wait until "I.T.O.W.K."

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #3500 on:** November 14, 2011, 11:52:21 AM »

Boardwalk Empire S1 was alright, but rarely compelling. The characters are just not interesting - there's just nothing there. Outside of young Capone and the guy with the mask, everyone is bland. I still haven't bothered myself to watch the S1 finale, which I hear is good.

Diunx · « **Reply #3501 on:** November 14, 2011, 12:52:58 PM »

S2 have been amazing, you are missing out PD.

ZephyrFate · « **Reply #3502 on:** November 14, 2011, 01:51:56 PM »

Quote from: Beezy on November 14, 2011, 11:10:15 AM

Quote from: ZephyrFate on November 14, 2011, 03:27:06 AM
I can't get into Boardwalk Empire for some reason, so I still disagree. How To Make It is just so supremely relaxing and its production values are the best I've ever seen on HBO. Seriously, look at that show. The interstitials, title cards, music choice, cinematography.

DAMN.
BOARD. FUCKIN. WALK.

No... How To Make It In America.

Tasty · « **Reply #3503 on:** November 14, 2011, 06:35:02 PM »

Yeah, I think it was the best ep of TWD yet. Action, zombies, character development, plot development, Daryl being a badass. Had it all.

Now, the overall direction of the show I'm more unsure of (five eps spent on trying to find a girl?), but this individual episode is exactly what the series should be every episode.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #3504 on:** November 14, 2011, 06:47:00 PM »

http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/11/14/nbc-mid-season-schedule-harrys-law-to-sunday-grimm-stays-put-up-all-night-moves-later-whitney-to-wednesday-chuck-done-in-january-more/110647/

the worst of all timelines :'(

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #3505 on:** November 14, 2011, 06:50:27 PM »

Alright, Up All Night moves to Thursday.

As for Community, don't most normal people only spend two years there? They're already on season three...

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #3506 on:** November 14, 2011, 07:04:15 PM »

Community isn't as good as rabid fans would suggest but it is good and by TV standards that's a needle in a haystack. '

Unfortunate.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #3507 on:** November 14, 2011, 07:13:43 PM »

Community is the best television comedy since Arrested Development.

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #3508 on:** November 14, 2011, 07:14:19 PM »

My wife and I were talking about this, and we both view as Community as having one really funny joke every episode, but the rest is nothing but self-referential internet humor that isn't as funny as it thinks it is.

Good thing Joel never left The Soup.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #3509 on:** November 14, 2011, 07:15:54 PM »

Also, Downton Abbey is the best show no one on the Bore is watching except me. Come on, I need a fellow witness

Barry Egan · « **Reply #3510 on:** November 14, 2011, 07:16:47 PM »

I agree with gundam with the exception of the streaming timelines episode, which is pure nerd joy.

pilonv1 · « **Reply #3511 on:** November 14, 2011, 07:21:59 PM »

Quote from: Mr. Gundam on November 14, 2011, 07:14:19 PM

My wife and I were talking about this, and we both view as Community as having one really funny joke every episode, but the rest is nothing but self-referential internet humor that isn't as funny as it thinks it is.

Good thing Joel never left The Soup.

If he left The Soup I don't think I'd have a reason to live

etiolate · « **Reply #3512 on:** November 14, 2011, 07:28:19 PM »

Community has highs and lows, but enough highs to make it better than most shows.

ZephyrFate · « **Reply #3513 on:** November 14, 2011, 07:58:26 PM »

Quote from: Spencer on November 14, 2011, 06:38:29 PM

Nooooo they're pulling Community when 30 Rock comes back. Get rid of Whitney instead damn it!

It's alright, Happy Endings fills the Community hole.

Tasty · « **Reply #3514 on:** November 14, 2011, 08:33:31 PM »

Quote from: etiolate on November 14, 2011, 07:28:19 PM

Community has highs and lows, but enough highs to make it better than most shows.

That's my opinion too. The start of this season was pretty shakey, but the last few eps have reminded my why I like it.

Is it really cancelled? Last I heard this was a full 26-ep season.

Howard Alan Treesong · « **Reply #3515 on:** November 14, 2011, 09:11:18 PM »

I don't get the Community hate - I mean, I love it but I don't understand why the people who dislike it are really super vocal about it, feel the need to bag on it continuously, pretend its not funny, etc.

I guess I don't read TV threads on the internet so that could be a large part of why I like it

cool breeze · « **Reply #3516 on:** November 14, 2011, 09:31:46 PM »

I don't think it's pretending. I mostly like community but it's not a show I watch to laugh like I do with Parks and Rec or Happy Endings. The last episode with the Dean running into Jeff at the clothing store was probably the first time I laughed this season. And as good and clever as that alternate universe episode was, I didn't think it was funny. It's a fun show to watch, just not "haha" funny, if that makes any sense.

Mandark · « **Reply #3517 on:** November 14, 2011, 09:36:03 PM »

Maybe people are pretending something isn't good when they secretly know it is because of some inexplicable psychological defect.

Or maybe they troll for basically the same reasons you do, only they like different shit.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #3518 on:** November 14, 2011, 10:32:23 PM »

nothing will fill the hole

ZephyrFate · « **Reply #3519 on:** November 14, 2011, 10:43:35 PM »

it's okay, PD, something will. Something that is already airing.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #3520 on:** November 14, 2011, 10:46:45 PM »

I honestly don't know what Happy Endings is, you're the only person I've heard mention it. I'll watch a trailer or something tonight

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #3521 on:** November 14, 2011, 10:47:25 PM »

Community has been a favorite of mine for a while – smart, innovative writing that flips the sitcom tropes on their heads. I like Dan Harmon's approach to sitcom writing.

I think Parks and Rec is my favorite show at the moment: Adam Scott should be a much bigger name than he is now.

ZephyrFate · « **Reply #3522 on:** November 14, 2011, 10:52:14 PM »

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on November 14, 2011, 10:46:45 PM

I honestly don't know what Happy Endings is, you're the only person I've heard mention it. I'll watch a trailer or something tonight

ABC comedy starring the hot chick from 24, a girl from SNL, Damon Wayans' son who is smoking hot, the crazy chick from the last season of Scrubs, and a funny as fuck improv actor who plays the best gay character ever

mind you season 2 is MUCH better than season 1 but season 1 isn't that bad either

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #3523 on:** November 14, 2011, 10:53:50 PM »

Elisha Cuthbert, really?

ZephyrFate · « **Reply #3524 on:** November 14, 2011, 10:54:36 PM »

you would be very surprised at her comedic timing.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #3525 on:** November 14, 2011, 10:54:49 PM »

ohhhh ok, yea I saw this show awhile ago. Something about a wedding. I was fixing my brother's laptop a few months ago late at night and that came on; it wasn't bad, but I don't remember finding it hilarious or anything.

But it does have Kim Bauer so I can't object to giving it a shot

ZephyrFate · « **Reply #3526 on:** November 14, 2011, 10:56:44 PM »

It's one of those shows that just gets better and better, but starts off a little weak I admit. Season 2 has been pure, solid, comedy fire.

Also Happy Endings and Community share writers, so you can see a lot of similarities.

cool breeze · « **Reply #3527 on:** November 14, 2011, 11:12:26 PM »

Quote from: BrandNew on November 14, 2011, 10:47:25 PM

I think Parks and Rec is my favorite show at the moment: Adam Scott should be a much bigger name than he is now.

Adam Scott is probably the most successful Boy Meets World cast member

Himu · « **Reply #3528 on:** November 14, 2011, 11:23:17 PM »

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on November 14, 2011, 06:47:00 PM

http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/11/14/nbc-mid-season-schedule-harrys-law-to-sunday-grimm-stays-put-up-all-night-moves-later-whitney-to-wednesday-chuck-done-in-january-more/110647/

the worst of all timelines :'(

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #3529 on:** November 15, 2011, 12:10:59 AM »

http://blog.seattlepi.com/thebigblog/2011/11/14/nbc-benches-community-too-bad-for-joel-mchale/

Old clips of Joel on Almost Live! (Seattle sketch show) at the link as well.

pilonv1 · « **Reply #3530 on:** November 15, 2011, 12:17:27 AM »

I saw him live in Sydney once, he was great

etiolate · « **Reply #3531 on:** November 15, 2011, 02:34:23 AM »

Quote from: ZephyrFate on November 14, 2011, 07:58:26 PM

Quote from: Spencer on November 14, 2011, 06:38:29 PM
Nooooo they're pulling Community when 30 Rock comes back. Get rid of Whitney instead damn it!
It's alright, Happy Endings fills the Community hole.

I tried two episodes of that at random and the show annoyed me and got no laughs. I can't deal with all the dudebro talk and the general way everyone talks.

Eric P · « **Reply #3532 on:** November 15, 2011, 06:05:57 AM »

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on November 14, 2011, 10:46:45 PM

I honestly don't know what Happy Endings is, you're the only person I've heard mention it. I'll watch a trailer or something tonight

fuck you

i've been talking about it since first season

it's amazing.

Solo · « **Reply #3533 on:** November 15, 2011, 07:43:21 AM »

The most recent episode of Homeland

ZephyrFate · « **Reply #3534 on:** November 15, 2011, 01:19:28 PM »

Quote from: etiolate on November 15, 2011, 02:34:23 AM

Quote from: ZephyrFate on November 14, 2011, 07:58:26 PM
Quote from: Spencer on November 14, 2011, 06:38:29 PM
Nooooo they're pulling Community when 30 Rock comes back. Get rid of Whitney instead damn it!
It's alright, Happy Endings fills the Community hole.

I tried two episodes of that at random and the show annoyed me and got no laughs. I can't deal with all the dudebro talk and the general way everyone talks.

Dudebro talk? Uhhh... what? Try episodes of Season 2.

ZephyrFate · « **Reply #3535 on:** November 15, 2011, 01:50:03 PM »

it's like you've never seen me on GAF before

Reb · « **Reply #3536 on:** November 15, 2011, 02:01:51 PM »

Hey, where's the ignore in tapatalk?

ZephyrFate · « **Reply #3537 on:** November 15, 2011, 02:05:03 PM »

Surprise, I know that!

Back to TV talk:

I hope Pan Am gets canceled.

Mupepe · « **Reply #3538 on:** November 15, 2011, 02:59:17 PM »

I watched the first episode of Vietnam in HD last night. I've always had a particular interest in Vietnam because my dad spent quite a bit of time there and it fucked up his life pretty good. So this was right up my alley in the fact that it follows Joe Galloway's reporting from the grunt's eye-view. I always wanted to try to understand more about the events that had such an impact on my dad's life. This is a great source of information for how the soldier's lived the war. If you've seen WWII in HD it's kind of similiar in the way the shows are structured, but the content is completely different. There's no ooh rah victorious and righteous stuff going on (yet at least). It sticks mostly to dry facts and passes over controversial stuff like Gulf of Tonkin to get to the battles and interviews. Really interesting and very different than how Vietnam is usually portrayed.

BobFromPikeCreek · « **Reply #3539 on:** November 15, 2011, 09:11:26 PM »

Finally got to the Breaking Bad finale.

spoiler (click to show/hide)

Played out as I expected. Was pretty sure Walt fake-poisoned the kid to manipulate Jesse. Will be interesting to see what the final season will be about.

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