Author Topic: The TV shows you've seen recently thread. (Read 2070955 times)

Mupepe · « **Reply #1980 on:** February 01, 2011, 02:05:59 PM »

Does Spartacus get better than the first episode? I tried to watch but it was like a low budget 300-ish show and I felt pretty meh about it.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #1981 on:** February 01, 2011, 02:08:22 PM »

I felt the same way, and trolled the thread. It gets really good after about 4 episodes, trust us.

Mupepe · « **Reply #1982 on:** February 01, 2011, 02:11:18 PM »

okay but only because i really do trust you.

Dickie Dee · « **Reply #1983 on:** February 01, 2011, 02:39:01 PM »

To me it rose from laughably bad to guilty pleasure, I enjoyed it. Still hard to call it great, but if it's fun, who cares?

Dickie Dee · « **Reply #1984 on:** February 01, 2011, 02:40:21 PM »

About halfway through S2 of Always Sunny. I'm really enjoying it, just never got around to watching it until now.

When is it supposed to start sucking?

Raban · « **Reply #1985 on:** February 01, 2011, 02:44:44 PM »

Quote from: Mamacint on February 01, 2011, 02:40:21 PM

About halfway through S2 of Always Sunny. I'm really enjoying it, just never got around to watching it until now.

When is it supposed to start sucking?

Not sure what the consensus here is, but the second half of Season 4 is pretty awful. Everything else I've seen is solid.

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #1986 on:** February 01, 2011, 02:48:39 PM »

Quote from: Raban on February 01, 2011, 02:44:44 PM

Quote from: Mamacint on February 01, 2011, 02:40:21 PM
About halfway through S2 of Always Sunny. I'm really enjoying it, just never got around to watching it until now.

When is it supposed to start sucking?

Not sure what the consensus here is, but the second half of Season 4 is pretty awful. Everything else I've seen is solid.

I think season four is brilliant. Aside from a few episodes, season five is when it goes downhill.

Himu · « **Reply #1987 on:** February 01, 2011, 08:35:24 PM »

Finished season 1 of Dexter. Now for Weeds!

Diunx · « **Reply #1988 on:** February 01, 2011, 08:56:30 PM »

Why aren't you watching spartacus himu?

Himu · « **Reply #1989 on:** February 01, 2011, 08:59:02 PM »

I am. I haven't watched ep 2 of the new one yet.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #1990 on:** February 01, 2011, 10:44:04 PM »

Do it. It's one of the best episodes of the show

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #1991 on:** February 01, 2011, 11:04:17 PM »

Quote from: Stringer Bell on February 01, 2011, 08:35:24 PM

Now for Weeds!

meh.

Although I will say the first two seasons are the best thing about the show. It's mostly all down hill from there.

Himu · « **Reply #1992 on:** February 01, 2011, 11:07:48 PM »

We'll see.

I loved season 1 of Dexter. I hope season 2 is nearly as good.

I need to finish up BSG.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #1993 on:** February 01, 2011, 11:10:27 PM »

Quote from: Stringer Bell on February 01, 2011, 11:07:48 PM

We'll see.

I loved season 1 of Dexter. I hope season 2 is nearly as good.

I need to finish up BSG.

I was referencing weeds there not Dexter which I'm way behind on. I saw the first two season of Dexter and couple of episodes from the third season but never got around to catching up. I will at some point.

Weeds is annoying because at one point the show could have gone in a direction of still being good but they completely stopped and went into fantasy land. The last (current season) was so bad I watched most of it through fast forward on my media player.

Himu · « **Reply #1994 on:** February 01, 2011, 11:12:40 PM »

Fantasy land? On a show like that?

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #1995 on:** February 01, 2011, 11:17:15 PM »

Quote from: Stringer Bell on February 01, 2011, 11:12:40 PM

Fantasy land? On a show like that?

I've already poisoned the well enough. Like I said I think the first two seasons are pretty good. It's after that where I think it completely screws itself up. So at least you have at minimum 2 good seasons to watch. Maybe you'll like the rest of it after that. I just didn't except for a somewhat interesting season 5 (I think it was season 5. Can't remember) which they also end up running into the ground right after that.

ManaByte · « **Reply #1996 on:** February 04, 2011, 05:45:25 PM »

The D&D episode of Community...

Dickie Dee · « **Reply #1997 on:** February 04, 2011, 05:48:19 PM »

Just watched the penultimate episode of Friday Night Lights - soooo f'n good. I'm going to miss it so much, I think it's in my top 5.

etiolate · « **Reply #1998 on:** February 04, 2011, 10:10:59 PM »

Having finished off Hercules, I have moved on to Veronica Mars.

fistfulofmetal · « **Reply #1999 on:** February 05, 2011, 10:57:29 AM »

ugh. top gear on bbca is unwatchable with commercials.

ManaByte · « **Reply #2000 on:** February 05, 2011, 02:37:03 PM »

Quote from: fistfulofmetal on February 05, 2011, 10:57:29 AM

ugh. top gear on bbca is unwatchable with commercials.

No it's not.

fistfulofmetal · « **Reply #2001 on:** February 05, 2011, 06:23:24 PM »

it is. all the cuts they do are so abrupt and jarring. worst example is that they seem to completely cut out the after bit segments where the crew reacts and comments before going onto the next. it just cuts right to the next bit. so awful.

the ads for the new season on monday say it's uncut british version so maybe that means no commercials? fingers crossed.

ManaByte · « **Reply #2002 on:** February 05, 2011, 06:31:00 PM »

The episodes they air on Monday nights are about 75 minutes with no cuts.

cool breeze · « **Reply #2003 on:** February 05, 2011, 11:30:10 PM »

I saw the third season of torchlight a while back (never bothered with the first two; heard this season was better) and it was better and pretty alright. I just can't get the line "hey there, gay-boy. I hear you're taking it up the ass!" out of my head.

Shaka Khan · « **Reply #2004 on:** February 05, 2011, 11:49:23 PM »

You mean Torchwood? I was planning on watching it after I finish up Who's 5th season. The first two seasons, how bad are we talking here?

I hate how someone already spoiled something major for me, though I'm not sure when it takes place.

spoiler (click to show/hide)

Ianto's death.

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cool breeze · « **Reply #2005 on:** February 06, 2011, 12:03:28 AM »

yeah, torchwood. whatever.

I only watched random episodes in the first two seasons. It tries to be Doctor Who for adults. Because Doctor Who is already pretty adult with a bunch of its themes, they had to supercharge the adultness of Torchwood by having a lot of awkward sex and a general vulgar spin to everything. It wasn't for me. It didn't have a lot of what I like about Doctor Who. But I don't watch many sci-fi shows, like Xfiles or whatever else is out there, so maybe fans of that stuff are into it more. Doctor Who is entertaining because it has a lot of adventure and fun and sci-fi and mystery and comedy and charm.

Season 3 is just five episodes all telling one story slowly. It's kinda contrived and feels too slow, often giving information that you plain don't give a shit about, and half of the side-character cast are uncouth and unlikeable (uh, fat British hicks is probably an easier way of describing them). But it has Malcom Tucker and some guy with a massive under=bite and they're featured more.

BlueTsunami · « **Reply #2006 on:** February 06, 2011, 02:00:12 PM »

Finished Season 2 of Twin Peaks, finally. Man, what a way to end the show proper. Time to hittup Fire Walk with Me.

Diunx · « **Reply #2007 on:** February 06, 2011, 05:40:16 PM »

Quote from: BlueTsunami on February 06, 2011, 02:00:12 PM

Finished Season 2 of Twin Peaks, finally. Man, what a way to end the show proper. Time to hittup Fire Walk with Me.

Such a shame Sherilyn Fenn wasn't in the movie, I bet we would have seen her naked

BlueTsunami · « **Reply #2008 on:** February 06, 2011, 06:07:20 PM »

Quote from: Billy Rygar on February 06, 2011, 05:29:30 PM

Quote from: BlueTsunami on February 06, 2011, 02:00:12 PM
Finished Season 2 of Twin Peaks, finally. Man, what a way to end the show proper. Time to hittup Fire Walk with Me.
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Give it time before you do. The disappointment will be a shock if you see it too early.

Oh, really? Hmmmm. I think I'll watch Deadwood then and then watch Fire Walk with Me. I had a feeling things would be weird considering how it ended and only having a movie length worth of material to watch.

Quote from: Diunx on February 06, 2011, 05:40:16 PM

Quote from: BlueTsunami on February 06, 2011, 02:00:12 PM
Finished Season 2 of Twin Peaks, finally. Man, what a way to end the show proper. Time to hittup Fire Walk with Me.

Such a shame Sherilyn Fenn wasn't in the movie, I bet we would have seen her naked

God she's so hot

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #2009 on:** February 07, 2011, 09:40:45 AM »

The ending to the newest Fringe episode was pretty fucking lame

Diunx · « **Reply #2010 on:** February 07, 2011, 10:04:36 AM »

Yep, I don't see why liking altivia would mean he prefers the other universe but whatever.

Himu · « **Reply #2011 on:** February 07, 2011, 01:05:57 PM »

Started season 2 of Dexter. I like it so far.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #2012 on:** February 07, 2011, 01:34:14 PM »

Jersey Shore S3 is kinda eh so far. It's entertaining but I'm so fucking tired of Ronnie and Sammy breaking up/getting back together/arguing/etc

Mupepe · « **Reply #2013 on:** February 07, 2011, 01:38:04 PM »

Quote from: Stringer Bell on February 07, 2011, 01:05:57 PM

Started season 2 of Dexter. I like it so far.

I started this latest season recently and maaaaaaaaaaaan, it's so bad. I got 4 episodes in and I just didn't give a fuck. Bleh.

Himu · « **Reply #2014 on:** February 07, 2011, 01:38:29 PM »

only seasons 1 and 2 are on netflix

Mupepe · « **Reply #2015 on:** February 07, 2011, 01:48:30 PM »

ah, i bought 1-4. dowloaded Season 5. and it's blown big fucking donkey balls so I don't think I'll buy it.

BlueTsunami · « **Reply #2016 on:** February 07, 2011, 01:48:52 PM »

Quote from: CajoleJuice on February 07, 2011, 09:40:45 AM

The ending to the newest Fringe episode was pretty fucking lame

Yeah, I don't know how I feel about that. I mean, they did a good job of dealing with "that" subject and now its being used as a hinge for what'll happen to the two universes. Still a great season, I just hope I doesn't become one big cheese fest from this point on.

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #2017 on:** February 07, 2011, 05:02:47 PM »

Quote from: BlueTsunami on February 07, 2011, 01:48:52 PM

Quote from: CajoleJuice on February 07, 2011, 09:40:45 AM
The ending to the newest Fringe episode was pretty fucking lame

Yeah, I don't know how I feel about that. I mean, they did a good job of dealing with "that" subject and now its being used as a hinge for what'll happen to the two universes. Still a great season, I just hope I doesn't become one big cheese fest from this point on.

The commercials are now going to focus on Olivia and Peter like they are Pam and Jim. Fauxlivia = Karen

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #2018 on:** February 09, 2011, 12:14:53 PM »

Have watched a good portion of Modern Family now. It's a good show. Its a bit idealized for my tastes but then nearly all of network TV is that way.

ManaByte · « **Reply #2019 on:** February 09, 2011, 12:53:55 PM »

Fringe is apparently "on the bubble" and may not get a season 4.

FRIDAY NIGHT DEATH SLOT

http://insidetv.ew.com/2011/02/07/tv-scorecard-renewed-cancelled/

SURE THINGS FOR NEXT SEASON
The Big Bang Theory
The Vampire Diaries

STRONG ODDS
Nikita

COULD GO EITHER WAY
Chuck
Fringe
Supernatural

DANGER ZONE
Human Target
No Ordinary Family
The Event
V

DEAD AND BURIED
The Cape
Medium
Smallville

BlueTsunami · « **Reply #2020 on:** February 09, 2011, 11:31:38 PM »

Been watching Deadwood and the whole exchange between Al Swearengen and "The Gimp" about grabbing Trixie's cunt too hard is probably the funniest exchange of dialog I've ever had the privilege of watching.

Al (talking to himself): Now what is she doin'? Makin' a point? No grabbin' at the cunt?

Al (to the gimp): Is that what she said to you?

Al (to the gimp): I.. I.. I mean she told you, that I grabbed her, did she have an attitude about it?

Gimp: No, she didn't have an attitude. She just said her pussy hurt.

Al: Points made with the snatch grab, Ok.

WrikaWrek · « **Reply #2021 on:** February 10, 2011, 08:19:57 AM »

Watching Justified. I really like Timothy Olyphant, and the first episode of the 1st season was great. Really interested in seeing the whole season now.

Mupepe · « **Reply #2022 on:** February 10, 2011, 11:30:11 AM »

I've been watching Ugly Betty

etiolate · « **Reply #2023 on:** February 10, 2011, 07:21:55 PM »

Quote from: Mupepe on February 10, 2011, 11:30:11 AM

I've been watching Ugly Betty

would

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #2024 on:** February 11, 2011, 02:23:54 PM »

Quote from: fistfulofmetal on February 05, 2011, 10:57:29 AM

ugh. top gear on bbca is unwatchable with commercials.

Then watch them on OnDemand.

Mupepe · « **Reply #2025 on:** February 11, 2011, 02:25:28 PM »

Quote from: etiolate on February 10, 2011, 07:21:55 PM

Quote from: Mupepe on February 10, 2011, 11:30:11 AM
I've been watching Ugly Betty

would

mmhm. Me too. Not ugly at all.

BlueTsunami · « **Reply #2026 on:** February 12, 2011, 03:07:54 PM »

Just watch the thumb scene in Deadwood. Funniest scene in television history, no doubt in my mind.

Dickie Dee · « **Reply #2027 on:** February 12, 2011, 04:01:13 PM »

Bullock: *stares apprehensively at badge in his hand for a long time*

Al: "It goes on the tit"

Bullock: "I. know. where. it. goes."

BlueTsunami · « **Reply #2028 on:** February 12, 2011, 04:06:30 PM »

Bullock is the perfect straight man for Al's bullshit

Dickie Dee · « **Reply #2029 on:** February 12, 2011, 07:16:32 PM »

To those that watch Doctor Who, is it worth it jumping in from beginning of the recent revival or is there a better jumping in point? I seen bits of a few episodes over the years and it looked shitty as fuck, but then I saw Sherlock and if it's the same team on board then I want to check it out (though I understand Moffat or whoever was only in charge of the last few seasons)

I did watch one full episode recently where they went back to Shakepeare and it seemed a'ight.

Groogrux · « **Reply #2030 on:** February 12, 2011, 07:52:18 PM »

Technically, you could jump in anywhere. But I think it's best to start something at the beginning and finish it at the end.

spoiler (click to show/hide)

That means go back and start it from the beginning of the revival.

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Stoney Mason · « **Reply #2031 on:** February 12, 2011, 08:13:23 PM »

Yeah you should start the beginning of the revival. That's essentially where the modern take begins.

Doctor Who is like Star Trek. 3 or 4 good episodes a year and the rest of it tends to be very average but the whole concept is interesting enough for me to tolerate the lows to get the occasional high.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #2032 on:** February 12, 2011, 08:26:44 PM »

4 great episodes or so a season? I'll pass lmao. Show looks cheesy as fuck

Himu · « **Reply #2033 on:** February 12, 2011, 11:03:26 PM »

I really liked the recent season.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #2034 on:** February 12, 2011, 11:05:00 PM »

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on February 12, 2011, 08:26:44 PM

4 great episodes or so a season? I'll pass lmao. Show looks cheesy as fuck

To each his own.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #2035 on:** February 17, 2011, 01:58:06 AM »

Finally decided to watch Community. It's pretty funny/good. I went to community college for high school, and while I'm only 4 episodes in it's hilarious seeing scenes of shit I went through back then lmao

but more importantly, I'm in love with a white woman. Alison Brie oh god, hold me Stoney Mason. I want to bang her with her clothes on - the sexy pics I've seen of her are kinda ehhhh. But in a dress, a scarf, and that crazy hair? Ride me

Himu · « **Reply #2036 on:** February 17, 2011, 02:06:15 AM »

Community

Another believer

Alison Brie is MINE.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #2037 on:** February 17, 2011, 06:02:32 AM »

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on February 17, 2011, 01:58:06 AM

Finally decided to watch Community. It's pretty funny/good. I went to community college for high school, and while I'm only 4 episodes in it's hilarious seeing scenes of shit I went through back then lmao

but more importantly, I'm in love with a white woman. Alison Brie oh god, hold me Stoney Mason. I want to bang her with her clothes on - the sexy pics I've seen of her are kinda ehhhh. But in a dress, a scarf, and that crazy hair? Ride me

Yeah there are a lot of nerd fantasies about that chick. I don't really get it myself but to each his own. The show is good although its less about community college and more about the relationships between those characters. Its a good show. That GAF thread and people like Costanza are overly praising/obsessed with it, but it is a fun show. It and Parks and Recreations are both very good on that night.

etiolate · « **Reply #2038 on:** February 17, 2011, 07:42:34 AM »

I watched Alison Brie on Ferguson and she played the harmonica at the end. She was doing the dicksucking eyes when she was doing it. Such a tease.

Groogrux · « **Reply #2039 on:** February 17, 2011, 12:57:03 PM »

Sat down and watched all of Dollhouse this past week. Pretty awesome show that I hadn't previously before gotten into. Alan Tudyk remains one of my favorite actors because of this.

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