Author Topic: The TV shows you've seen recently thread. (Read 2083302 times)

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #4320 on:** February 03, 2012, 03:29:39 AM »

He usually has them open, but was worried about spoilers at the time so I'll give him the benefit of the doubt

dude is hilarious

Himu · « **Reply #4321 on:** February 03, 2012, 03:43:12 AM »

44 minutes?

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #4322 on:** February 03, 2012, 03:45:01 AM »

Dude is crazy, I rarely watch his entire videos lmao. But you're an anime bro a fellow black anime bro must appeal to you

Himu · « **Reply #4323 on:** February 03, 2012, 04:18:29 AM »

I know few black dudes who don't like some anime.

Robo · « **Reply #4324 on:** February 03, 2012, 05:47:30 PM »

I was making some joke to a friend this morning about the prospects of further human evolution and randomly thought of this one-off episode Cartoon Network ran in the mid-90s in which some aliens have enormous foreheads they need to keep propped up with crutches. Only just now was able to figure out the name.

It's a lot creepier than I remember.

Himu · « **Reply #4325 on:** February 03, 2012, 05:56:13 PM »

ahahaha i remember that

etiolate · « **Reply #4326 on:** February 03, 2012, 06:21:26 PM »

I started watching Justified. It's like Sheriff Bullock versus racists.

Himu · « **Reply #4327 on:** February 03, 2012, 08:35:47 PM »

OMG DOWNTON ABBEY

British Snootery

etiolate · « **Reply #4328 on:** February 03, 2012, 09:24:14 PM »

"Oh is that Himu watching our show?"

"Yes. Not via the PBS though, as I see no PBS mug on his desk. Likely an escort of sorts, seeing as he wants to go to the park with us."

"Oh he's the chauffeur then?"

"We are not taking the car. Not from the likes of him. He is pirating the British broadcast by Gods sake!"

"Will we be taking his BBC then?"

Himu · « **Reply #4329 on:** February 03, 2012, 09:25:42 PM »

I'm watching on netflix.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #4330 on:** February 03, 2012, 09:42:34 PM »

Mr. Bates

show writers hatin' on Mr. Bates

Himu · « **Reply #4331 on:** February 03, 2012, 09:45:05 PM »

omg Edith

You bitch

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #4332 on:** February 03, 2012, 09:46:24 PM »

fuck mary

Edith

Himu · « **Reply #4333 on:** February 03, 2012, 09:47:48 PM »

I have never seen such a show full such of scheming. Omg.

etiolate · « **Reply #4334 on:** February 03, 2012, 09:48:42 PM »

Edith was in Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy. She's all about covert ops.

Himu · « **Reply #4335 on:** February 03, 2012, 09:49:46 PM »

Sybil is the only one who's not a bitch. Though Mary is the snarky kinda bitch I like. Edith is the jealous type of bitch I abhor.

GilloD · « **Reply #4336 on:** February 03, 2012, 11:02:19 PM »

I AM SO INTO THE NEW GIRL.

Himu · « **Reply #4337 on:** February 04, 2012, 01:08:56 AM »

Downton Abbey ep 7

Spartacus

etiolate · « **Reply #4338 on:** February 04, 2012, 02:51:44 AM »

Watching Grimm still. The show still rises and falls on the strength of Eddie Munroe and his awesome sweaters.

Also, I've been continually reading AV Club reviews of the shows I've been watching and their reliability has fallen off. They've become like the pitchfork for television. I kind of liked their TV coverage for awhile. They had some perceptive analysis and informative takes on shows. Now its just low level fanboard shit. It feels like they hired new writers who really aren't up to par. One review I read featured the writer going off on a book he had just read, his philosophy and then like a final paragraph of plot summary. It was just a jerkoff session.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #4339 on:** February 04, 2012, 03:21:34 AM »

Whenever someone on GAF links to an AV Club review I notice it's almost always some variation of an A or B rating. Either I only watch good shows or they just like everything

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #4340 on:** February 04, 2012, 03:34:37 AM »

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on February 04, 2012, 03:21:34 AM

Whenever someone on GAF links to an AV Club review I notice it's almost always some variation of an A or B rating. Either I only watch good shows or they just like everything

http://www.avclub.com/tvclub/tvshow/dexter,17/

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #4341 on:** February 04, 2012, 03:38:40 AM »

I guess I have good taste. Never seen Dexter

Himu · « **Reply #4342 on:** February 04, 2012, 03:43:45 AM »

why do people hate season 2 of Downton Abbey? Watching on pbs.com and it's the same awesome shit.

etiolate · « **Reply #4343 on:** February 04, 2012, 04:16:22 AM »

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on February 04, 2012, 03:21:34 AM

Whenever someone on GAF links to an AV Club review I notice it's almost always some variation of an A or B rating. Either I only watch good shows or they just like everything

http://www.avclub.com/articles/series-three-episode-four,67374/

B

Despite being one of the dumbest, most illogical time travel episodes of pure shit to ever grace television.

Mostly because "Hey Misfits has been internet hype approved, so just forgive every bad thing."

It reeks of Pitchfork's way of criticism: Try to judge the trend and follow it in the wind.

ZephyrFate · « **Reply #4344 on:** February 04, 2012, 05:33:28 AM »

Quote from: GilloD on February 03, 2012, 11:02:19 PM

I AM SO INTO THE NEW GIRL.

New Girl is hilarious. The towel scene omg

BlueTsunami · « **Reply #4345 on:** February 04, 2012, 07:09:57 AM »

Finished Black Books a couple of days ago. Wish there were more comedies like it.

pilonv1 · « **Reply #4346 on:** February 04, 2012, 07:50:27 AM »

Holy fuck Homeland is awesome. Can't believe I wasn't watching it earlier.

Barry Egan · « **Reply #4347 on:** February 04, 2012, 08:08:53 AM »

Quote from: etiolate on February 04, 2012, 02:51:44 AM

Watching Grimm still. The show still rises and falls on the strength of Eddie Munroe and his awesome sweaters.

Also, I've been continually reading AV Club reviews of the shows I've been watching and their reliability has fallen off. They've become like the pitchfork for television. I kind of liked their TV coverage for awhile. They had some perceptive analysis and informative takes on shows. Now its just low level fanboard shit. It feels like they hired new writers who really aren't up to par. One review I read featured the writer going off on a book he had just read, his philosophy and then like a final paragraph of plot summary. It was just a jerkoff session.

It sounds a lot like Vanderwerffs usual style. Also Memles from GAF was hired a while ago, and his posts consistently walk the tight-rope of the typical NeoGAF overly obsessed fan: Incredibly long and still lacking substance. I would argue that television simply isn't meant to be reviewed on a per-episode basis.

Eric P · « **Reply #4348 on:** February 04, 2012, 08:26:29 AM »

Quote from: BlueTsunami on February 04, 2012, 07:09:57 AM

Finished Black Books a couple of days ago. Wish there were more comedies like it.

if misanthropic comedy is your thing, check out Snuffbox which was recently added to Netflix.

Watched Noel Fielding's Luxury Comedy. It's no The Mighty Boosh but it's still really fucking weird and funny.

ZephyrFate · « **Reply #4349 on:** February 04, 2012, 02:33:26 PM »

new spartacus ep was awesome

still don't like the new guy

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #4350 on:** February 04, 2012, 08:56:03 PM »

holy shit @ Spartacus

my doubts are pretty much gone now. I love where this is heading

edit: "Tiberius, I would finish now...have cock in ass"

chronovore · « **Reply #4351 on:** February 05, 2012, 01:25:17 AM »

Quote from: etiolate on February 03, 2012, 09:24:14 PM

"Will we be taking his BBC then?"
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Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #4352 on:** February 05, 2012, 01:27:39 AM »

Just saw this ep

Great ep. Maybe things change in later seasons, but right now I'm not getting the extreme Betty hate I always see online. Draper treats her like shit, and she's like this malfunctioning Stepford wife who realizes no one really cares for her, despite her playing her societal role well.

Same thing with people hating Skylar White, or Tony Soprano's wife...it's like guys root for these male, badass characters and harshly react whenever the wives lash out at how shitty they're treated.

Also, Allison Brie hnnnnngggg. Pete Campbell, what a pathetic dick

Olivia Wilde Homo · « **Reply #4353 on:** February 05, 2012, 01:33:51 AM »

I've been watching a ton of Mad Men this week and am now halfway through the third season. I really like the show but the first season is still by and far my favorite. It's like they wrote everything in a nice package for the first season and once AMC gave them the green light for a second season, they said, "Well, where do we go from here?" Post-season one just seems weird and disjointed at parts, particularly this event:

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Where Don/Dick spends three weeks in California impulsively and then all of a sudden he's meeting Betty at the stables.

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Still, great show. Just has some flaws to it.

I've been watching a fair amount of Gangland. I don't care what anyone says, I like to watch an episode now and then.

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #4354 on:** February 05, 2012, 01:46:03 AM »

Watched the first two episodes of Downton Abbey tonight. Brilliant.

Also watched the 1920s episode of Supersizers Go... great as always.

Himu · « **Reply #4355 on:** February 05, 2012, 01:59:14 AM »

Quote from: The Experiment on February 05, 2012, 01:33:51 AM

I've been watching a ton of Mad Men this week and am now halfway through the third season. I really like the show but the first season is still by and far my favorite. It's like they wrote everything in a nice package for the first season and once AMC gave them the green light for a second season, they said, "Well, where do we go from here?" Post-season one just seems weird and disjointed at parts, particularly this event:

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Where Don/Dick spends three weeks in California impulsively and then all of a sudden he's meeting Betty at the stables.
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Still, great show. Just has some flaws to it.

I've been watching a fair amount of Gangland. I don't care what anyone says, I like to watch an episode now and then.

I think season 3 is the best season because the characters really grow that season and it has the best drama. Season 1 is very basic. It gets the characters and their personalities down, but they don't really grow as people. Season 2 draws on this further, and finally season 3 has the show turning on all cylinders. I feel season 4 is the weakest season, and I still love it to pieces.

Himu · « **Reply #4356 on:** February 05, 2012, 02:00:44 AM »

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on February 05, 2012, 01:27:39 AM

Just saw this ep

Great ep. Maybe things change in later seasons, but right now I'm not getting the extreme Betty hate I always see online. Draper treats her like shit, and she's like this malfunctioning Stepford wife who realizes no one really cares for her, despite her playing her societal role well.

Same thing with people hating Skylar White, or Tony Soprano's wife...it's like guys root for these male, badass characters and harshly react whenever the wives lash out at how shitty they're treated.

Also, Allison Brie hnnnnngggg. Pete Campbell, what a pathetic dick

Keep watching, but I feel the same way. I really like Betty and sympathize for her situation.

She's a child, but she only acts like that because society expects her to be. You are taking forever to catch up on Mad Men. Fuck.

But yes, people idolize Walter White, Tony Soprano, and Don Draper despite the fact they are extremely shitty people. Sure, they're COOL shitty people. But they seem to unanimously take their side despite their wives being neglected and in Betty's case, this is pre-woman power days and she was raised on 50's values that the only thing a woman needs in her life to be happy is a family, kids, and a mean cooking arm. You can tell Betty doesn't even LIKE kids much, but she had them because welp, that's what society expects of her. I find Betty's tale the saddest on the series, because it's the story of a woman who was told how little she was valued and bought into it. This is even more telling in season 3 when you meet Grandpa or on season 2 when they visit Paris.

In reality, the reason Mad Men is the best show on tv is due to how subversive it is at its drama. the shows main setting takes place in an advertising agency; what better place to examine characters who have been sold on something, whether the American dream, or the wonders of having children, or something, it has absolutely failed them, and they can't seem to figure out why they're so unhappy. The show really is about the advertising of life and I think season 3 embodies this aspect the most.

When you think about it, Don's talk about advertising and love pretty much what the main theme of the series is about:

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #4357 on:** February 05, 2012, 02:34:58 AM »

Ok I need someone to spoil something for me

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Sal is gay right? Good lord this is obvious, or I'm a distinguished mentally-challenged fellow. I'm watching an ep where some phone line worker is hitting on him.

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Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #4358 on:** February 05, 2012, 02:38:47 AM »

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on February 05, 2012, 02:34:58 AM

Ok I need someone to spoil something for me

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Sal is gay right? Good lord this is obvious, or I'm a distinguished mentally-challenged fellow. I'm watching an ep where some phone line worker is hitting on him.
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Yes. very gay.

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Keep watching, it gets brought up.

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #4359 on:** February 05, 2012, 02:43:51 AM »

Quote from: Stringer Bell on February 05, 2012, 02:00:44 AM

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on February 05, 2012, 01:27:39 AM
Just saw this ep

Great ep. Maybe things change in later seasons, but right now I'm not getting the extreme Betty hate I always see online. Draper treats her like shit, and she's like this malfunctioning Stepford wife who realizes no one really cares for her, despite her playing her societal role well.

Same thing with people hating Skylar White, or Tony Soprano's wife...it's like guys root for these male, badass characters and harshly react whenever the wives lash out at how shitty they're treated.

Also, Allison Brie hnnnnngggg. Pete Campbell, what a pathetic dick

Keep watching, but I feel the same way. I really like Betty and sympathize for her situation.

She's a child, but she only acts like that because society expects her to be. You are taking forever to catch up on Mad Men. Fuck.

But yes, people idolize Walter White, Tony Soprano, and Don Draper despite the fact they are extremely shitty people. Sure, they're COOL shitty people. But they seem to unanimously take their side despite their wives being neglected and in Betty's case, this is pre-woman power days and she was raised on 50's values that the only thing a woman needs in her life to be happy is a family, kids, and a mean cooking arm. You can tell Betty doesn't even LIKE kids much, but she had them because welp, that's what society expects of her. I find Betty's tale the saddest on the series, because it's the story of a woman who was told how little she was valued and bought into it. This is even more telling in season 3 when you meet Grandpa or on season 2 when they visit Paris.

In reality, the reason Mad Men is the best show on tv is due to how subversive it is at its drama. the shows main setting takes place in an advertising agency; what better place to examine characters who have been sold on something, whether the American dream, or the wonders of having children, or something, it has absolutely failed them, and they can't seem to figure out why they're so unhappy. The show really is about the advertising of life and I think season 3 embodies this aspect the most.

When you think about it, Don's talk about advertising and love pretty much what the main theme of the series is about:

Too bad

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Don falls "in love" in S4

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Himu · « **Reply #4360 on:** February 05, 2012, 02:49:40 AM »

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on February 05, 2012, 02:34:58 AM

Ok I need someone to spoil something for me

spoiler (click to show/hide)
Sal is gay right? Good lord this is obvious, or I'm a distinguished mentally-challenged fellow. I'm watching an ep where some phone line worker is hitting on him.
[close]

Keep watching.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #4361 on:** February 05, 2012, 03:17:03 AM »

The Hobo Code....amazing ep

ZephyrFate · « **Reply #4362 on:** February 05, 2012, 03:35:32 AM »

PD: Watch out for "The Suitcase" and "The Summer Man" eps in S4. Hands-down two of the best episodes of TV ever made.

In regards to the wives thing, Betty Draper becomes ridiculous towards the end of S3 and into S4. You root for her in the first two seasons because of how much of a shithead Don is to her, and her lack of agency as a '60s housewife. But in the later seasons she's insufferable.

Skylar, though, oh man, nothing fucking redeems her. She should have moved far the fuck away from Walter when she had the chance.

Himu · « **Reply #4363 on:** February 05, 2012, 03:43:02 AM »

I think Betty in s3/s4 is just a severe case of my "advertisement" theory I posted above. I hope Don doesn't fall in the same rut in s5.

aka

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The hope that maybe a different marriage will solve all my problems that Betty leaped into.

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Himu · « **Reply #4364 on:** February 05, 2012, 03:43:49 AM »

I still like Betty and I hope she finds happiness by the end of the series.

ZephyrFate · « **Reply #4365 on:** February 05, 2012, 03:44:35 AM »

I don't. Peggy and Joan are way, way, better female characters.

Himu · « **Reply #4366 on:** February 05, 2012, 03:53:46 AM »

Peggy sure, but Joan is pretty boring.

ZephyrFate · « **Reply #4367 on:** February 05, 2012, 03:55:02 AM »

uh that ass is never boring, wow himu $:-\$

Himu · « **Reply #4368 on:** February 05, 2012, 03:57:41 AM »

Not her looks, her story.

fistfulofmetal · « **Reply #4369 on:** February 05, 2012, 11:12:38 PM »

The Confession
http://movies.netflix.com/WiMovie/The_Confession_2011/70183460?trkid=4213507
Hulu web show with Kiefer Sutherland and John Hurt.
Kiefer is a hitman who confesses his sins to a priest (John Hurt). Pretty good. It's an hour long and tells a complete and satisfying story.

And just now I decided to watch season 2 of Stargate: Universe. I watched season 1 like a year ago... and i don't remember a fucking thing about this show. such a bad idea jumping in cold. oh well.

Himu · « **Reply #4370 on:** February 05, 2012, 11:21:05 PM »

Downton Abbey s2e5 - Isobel

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #4371 on:** February 05, 2012, 11:38:46 PM »

I'm really curious to get your thoughts on S2, once you finish of course. Quite the controversial topic

Himu · « **Reply #4372 on:** February 05, 2012, 11:44:44 PM »

You don't watch on PBS? So far, while not as good as season 1, I think it's still fantastic. I hate how a lot of the character subplots turned into romance stories, the biggest offender being Sybil and Robert - gone are the days when they would introduce interesting political fervor. I also dislike the distinct lack of meddling and scheming in the second season that made the first such a joy to watch.

That said, the 5th episode of the season was perfect Downton Abbey, with so many twists and turns and pathos up the ass.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #4373 on:** February 05, 2012, 11:53:24 PM »

I finished S2 in November thanks to icefilms.

S2 felt far more soap-ish thank S1 which was straight up drama, and some of the side stories are straight up ridiculous - so forced and poorly conceived; you'll see what I'm talking about very soon. That being said I thought it was damn good, teared up a couple times, and cheered at the emotional climax

Himu · « **Reply #4374 on:** February 06, 2012, 12:06:12 AM »

S2's biggest problem is pacing. S1 covers 1912 to 1914 - from the sinking of the Titantic to the start of WW1. S2 covers 1914 to 1918 in the span of 5 episodes, with almost one year passing per episode. This is far too fast paced and confusing for its own good. In one scene Ethel finds out she's pregnant, in the next scene she has a baby. This causes the season feel disjointed and lack the focused direction of S1.

It would be far more realistic for S2 to cover the entire span of the war so everything feels more grounded. That way in s3 they can concentrate on post-war Europe.

Should have gone like this:

S1 - examination of pre-war Britain from the class system to the expectation of women.
S2 - WW1 and it's effects on the Abbey and it's characters.
S3 - post-war Britain and how the war had created a new world with new ideals and the surge of a democratic Europe.

Instead they seem to have went after the shipper demo.

pilonv1 · « **Reply #4375 on:** February 06, 2012, 12:12:10 AM »

Quote from: Stringer Bell on February 05, 2012, 03:43:49 AM

I still like Betty and I hope she finds happiness by the end of the series.

How can you like her? She becomes intolerable by the end of season 3. Joan gets difficult to like as well, although

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it's hard to hate her after she gets raped by her husband who is bound to die once he gets shipped off

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Also

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I wish you found out what happened to Sal, that story arc was great. I think his waifu was hot too, but I'd need to go back and re-watch.

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Anyway, Pete's secretary (or is it Kenny's?) is one of my favourite characters.

Himu · « **Reply #4376 on:** February 06, 2012, 12:18:23 AM »

It's not so much like as it is pity

Joan is a sad story too.

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I like that they don't revisit Sal. With something like that happening to a gay man in the 60's? He's finished.

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chronovore · « **Reply #4377 on:** February 06, 2012, 02:06:09 AM »

Stumbled into eyeing the finale of Sherlock's 2nd season. Fantastic!

etiolate · « **Reply #4378 on:** February 06, 2012, 04:08:29 AM »

I'm kind of hooked on Justified. The show also makes me hungry for fried chicken and bourbon. =/ So not healthy.

Kentucky-bore: Is the state that full of neo-nazis for real? If I go to Kentucky and take the wrong road, will I receive Deliverance?

Eric P · « **Reply #4379 on:** February 06, 2012, 05:24:02 AM »

I've been watching Mad Dogs which is One Damn Thing After Another, The Series.

It's about these four life long friends who have been invited on vacation by their nouveau rich friend to spend some time at his expansive French Villa. Things go horribly, horribly, horribly wrong in wildly entertaining ways involving serbian mafia, corrupt cops and thinly veiled animosities coming to the surface. It's a hell of a lot of fun but the ending to the first series is a bit happier than I was expecting. They recently made a second series which is airing now, which is also quite good in the "hell in a handbasket" mode.

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Author Topic: The TV shows you've seen recently thread. (Read 2083302 times)