Author Topic: The TV shows you've seen recently thread. (Read 2082923 times)

ZephyrFate · « **Reply #4440 on:** February 12, 2012, 01:57:54 AM »

Spartacus is a way more tight-knit tale so it has advantages in terms of character development, dialogue, and story. Game of Thrones is better in terms of scope, though.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #4441 on:** February 12, 2012, 02:17:08 AM »

Eh, I wouldn't say it has better story or dialogue...but I definitely feel like ep2-5 or 6 of GoT is not better than Spartacus.

pilonv1 · « **Reply #4442 on:** February 12, 2012, 02:42:12 AM »

Archer is so fucking awesome

ZephyrFate · « **Reply #4443 on:** February 12, 2012, 02:51:11 AM »

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on February 12, 2012, 02:17:08 AM

Eh, I wouldn't say it has better story or dialogue...but I definitely feel like ep2-5 or 6 of GoT is not better than Spartacus.

the dancing master scene is better than spartacus

Beezy · « **Reply #4444 on:** February 12, 2012, 02:54:21 AM »

Quote from: ZephyrFate on February 12, 2012, 02:51:11 AM

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on February 12, 2012, 02:17:08 AM
Eh, I wouldn't say it has better story or dialogue...but I definitely feel like ep2-5 or 6 of GoT is not better than Spartacus.
the dancing master scene is better than spartacus

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #4445 on:** February 12, 2012, 04:07:45 AM »

just so

Eric P · « **Reply #4446 on:** February 12, 2012, 07:54:26 AM »

Unsupervised can be absolutely hilarious and then really boring. It's nearly a textbook definition of hit-or-miss. First and second episodes were hilarious and the third was just so much "eh."

Fifstar · « **Reply #4447 on:** February 12, 2012, 09:10:47 AM »

Sooo, I'm more or less a noob when it comes to the good quality american Tv shows of the last years, which shows would guys recommend? I've only seen Breaking Bad and Mad Men, both of which I loved. I've also seen the first season of the wire, which I loved as well, but I can't get my girlfriend into it (she loved both Mad Men and Breaking Bad, but she doesn't like the scenario of The Wire). I haven't seen anything else. What are other must sees besides those 3?

BlueTsunami · « **Reply #4448 on:** February 12, 2012, 10:55:07 AM »

Just watched "Let Bartlet be Bartlet" on The West Wing. So fucking good.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #4449 on:** February 12, 2012, 02:20:17 PM »

Quote from: Fifstar on February 12, 2012, 09:10:47 AM

Sooo, I'm more or less a noob when it comes to the good quality american Tv shows of the last years, which shows would guys recommend? I've only seen Breaking Bad and Mad Men, both of which I loved. I've also seen the first season of the wire, which I loved as well, but I can't get my girlfriend into it (she loved both Mad Men and Breaking Bad, but she doesn't like the scenario of The Wire). I haven't seen anything else. What are other must sees besides those 3?

Maybe she would like The Sopranos?

ZephyrFate · « **Reply #4450 on:** February 12, 2012, 09:06:35 PM »

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on February 12, 2012, 02:17:08 AM

Eh, I wouldn't say it has better story or dialogue...but I definitely feel like ep2-5 or 6 of GoT is not better than Spartacus.

rewatching Blood and Sand I definitely prefer the dialogue. It's written in an archaic, kinda Latin-ish way and they're acted beautifully. I liked Varro's line about his wife being the "dream of a desperate man." It's those kind of poetic lines that make me prefer the way Spartacus' characters converse with each other.

Diunx · « **Reply #4451 on:** February 12, 2012, 09:44:11 PM »

I love these lines:

"Tell me about your wife"
"she was the sun never to raise again"

"How many men would you kill to hold your wife again? A hundred? A thousand?"

"I would kill them all"

What a romantic motherfucker

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #4452 on:** February 12, 2012, 09:58:09 PM »

I still haven't seen ep3, can't get it to load. Should work tonight though

best line is still: "I'm ready to finish, place cock in ass"

ZephyrFate · « **Reply #4453 on:** February 12, 2012, 10:12:04 PM »

Ep3 is where the season's gay innuendo begins

lennedsay · « **Reply #4454 on:** February 12, 2012, 10:58:01 PM »

For a half hour show, they sure did a good job of wasting an entire episode of Californication on flashbacks. Fuck this show, god damn.

However, Shameless was epic as usual. "Your cootchie smells like brimstone and sulfur!"

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #4455 on:** February 13, 2012, 10:20:48 PM »

omg @ Spartacus

FUCK

Himu · « **Reply #4456 on:** February 13, 2012, 10:37:05 PM »

I haven't been digging season 3 as much as 1 or 2 so far.

ZephyrFate · « **Reply #4457 on:** February 13, 2012, 11:01:06 PM »

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on February 13, 2012, 10:20:48 PM

omg @ Spartacus

FUCK

yeah it's getting really good now

lennedsay · « **Reply #4458 on:** February 13, 2012, 11:01:38 PM »

I think I ruined Sons of Anarchy for my husband.

He watched the first episode on Netflix yesterday and he caught me up on it today so we could start watching it. We always use stupid nicknames for people when we're describing movies, TV shows, even work stories. He explains Ron Perlman's character and I go, "Right, the Harry and the Hendersons motherfucker." God damn, he lost his shit and every time he comes on screen, he busts out laughing.

So far it's enjoyable though. Lots of familiar faces.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #4459 on:** February 13, 2012, 11:10:26 PM »

wat Walking Dead is back, I totally forgot. Gonna watch tonight and hope for the best

ZephyrFate · « **Reply #4460 on:** February 13, 2012, 11:15:06 PM »

I fell asleep and woke up in the last ten minutes and missed nothing. Then the only good part happened.

Himu · « **Reply #4461 on:** February 13, 2012, 11:45:52 PM »

Holy shit that Canada Archer ep. Archer is BACK!

pilonv1 · « **Reply #4462 on:** February 14, 2012, 12:10:06 AM »

Only just finished series 1, so far behind

ZephyrFate · « **Reply #4463 on:** February 14, 2012, 01:01:12 AM »

The Tokyo Drift Archer episode is even better than the Canadian one.

but watch frisky dingo first

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #4464 on:** February 14, 2012, 01:02:27 AM »

Walking Dead ep was good, especially the end. There were a couple parts that were stupid as fuck..

spoilers:

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Why would Rick's wife splinter the group even more by first trying to get Daryl to go to town, then deciding to go all by her fucking self....while pregnant....jesus what a fucking distinguished mentally-challenged fellow

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Beezy · « **Reply #4465 on:** February 14, 2012, 01:10:19 AM »

Quote from: ZephyrFate on February 14, 2012, 01:01:12 AM

The Tokyo Drift Archer episode is even better than the Canadian one.

but watch frisky dingo first

I thought the Canadian one was the best so far this season. Then again, I'm biased. I love Canada jokes.

ZephyrFate · « **Reply #4466 on:** February 14, 2012, 03:48:28 AM »

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on February 14, 2012, 01:02:27 AM

Walking Dead ep was good, especially the end. There were a couple parts that were stupid as fuck..

spoilers:

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Why would Rick's wife splinter the group even more by first trying to get Daryl to go to town, then deciding to go all by her fucking self....while pregnant....jesus what a fucking distinguished mentally-challenged fellow
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so that the zombie could imbue her car with the acceleration of a Mario Kart vehicle

god the walking dead is so distinguished mentally-challenged.

Mandark · « **Reply #4467 on:** February 14, 2012, 04:00:49 AM »

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=archer

etiolate · « **Reply #4468 on:** February 14, 2012, 04:01:22 AM »

It's FX

and it's aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaawesome

Mupepe · « **Reply #4469 on:** February 14, 2012, 10:16:06 AM »

Quote from: lennedsay on February 13, 2012, 11:01:38 PM

I think I ruined Sons of Anarchy for my husband. He watched the first episode on Netflix yesterday and he caught me up on it today so we could start watching it. We always use stupid nicknames for people when we're describing movies, TV shows, even work stories. He explains Ron Perlman's character and I go, "Right, the Harry and the Hendersons motherfucker." God damn, he lost his shit and every time he comes on screen, he busts out laughing.

So far it's enjoyable though. Lots of familiar faces.

It's a really good show. Even its meh season (3) is pretty damn enjoyable.

I watched the first episode of American Horror Story last night. Shiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiit. Please tell me it stays this good. The mindfuckery is on par with Lost.

Eric P · « **Reply #4470 on:** February 14, 2012, 10:36:56 AM »

American Horror Story slows down but it almost has to. It remains interesting if not logical or consistent. A lot of critisim I read online from people was "horror needs to be slow blah blah blah." Everyone here knows that I love slow burn psychological horror best of all, but it's not the only way to do Horror. This is a fun and insane Gothic. Ignore logic and consistences and just focus on the sensation of the now while you watch it. When you think about it, the story will fall apart and motivations become...murky at best, but I loved every batshit minute of it.

And I think I'm done with House of Lies. I kept waiting for it to be something more than "Entourage for 30somethings" but it seems content to just wallow in shallow bullshit. It's a waste of eveyone's talents which makes the scenes with Kristen Bell and her disintegrating relationship just that much more frustrating.

Verdigris Murder · « **Reply #4471 on:** February 14, 2012, 10:54:26 AM »

I watched an episode of Archer last night for the first time, it's pretty shit. And obviously aimed at anime fanboys as the general execution of the animation is about that standard, that is to say poor to disabled. Not that funny either, so sorry guys.

Oh, also started watching Terriers, which seems to be totally excellent.

Himu · « **Reply #4472 on:** February 14, 2012, 11:13:09 AM »

Quote from: Martin Raperman on February 14, 2012, 10:54:26 AM

I watched an episode of Archer last night for the first time, it's pretty shit. And obviously aimed at anime fanboys as the general execution of the animation is about that standard, that is to say poor to disabled. Not that funny either, so sorry guys.

Oh, also started watching Terriers, which seems to be totally excellent.

you may be distinguished mentally-challenged.

have you never heard of sealab?

Verdigris Murder · « **Reply #4473 on:** February 14, 2012, 11:28:23 AM »

Is it either scientology or downs children with dolphins?

ZephyrFate · « **Reply #4474 on:** February 14, 2012, 01:45:37 PM »

Quote from: Martin Raperman on February 14, 2012, 10:54:26 AM

I watched an episode of Archer last night for the first time, it's pretty shit. And obviously aimed at anime fanboys as the general execution of the animation is about that standard, that is to say poor to disabled. Not that funny either, so sorry guys.

Oh, also started watching Terriers, which seems to be totally excellent.

Well, at least you have good taste in Terriers.

Mupepe · « **Reply #4475 on:** February 14, 2012, 02:06:01 PM »

Quote from: Eric P on February 14, 2012, 10:36:56 AM

American Horror Story slows down but it almost has to. It remains interesting if not logical or consistent. A lot of critisim I read online from people was "horror needs to be slow blah blah blah." Everyone here knows that I love slow burn psychological horror best of all, but it's not the only way to do Horror. This is a fun and insane Gothic. Ignore logic and consistences and just focus on the sensation of the now while you watch it. When you think about it, the story will fall apart and motivations become...murky at best, but I loved every batshit minute of it.

That's what I'm hoping for. I loved how out there it was. It was bouncing off the walls and throwing so much in your face. I loved it. It was one of the best tv shows I've seen in a while especially from the mystery/horror genre.

bud · « **Reply #4476 on:** February 14, 2012, 03:29:48 PM »

is anyone watching luck? s2 is already definitely coming, but i can't imagine it lasting any longer than that--most people probably don't know what's going on at least half of the time. i haven't seen the third episode yet, but i do think it's quite fascinating. i'll keep watching.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #4477 on:** February 14, 2012, 03:36:23 PM »

The ratings are horrible, I doubt it'll last. Seems like another HBO show where the showrunners and big actor are more important than actually creating an entertaining show

Verdigris Murder · « **Reply #4478 on:** February 14, 2012, 03:55:25 PM »

Boardwalk empire was given a second season, and that was akin to watching Italian paint dry.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #4479 on:** February 14, 2012, 04:14:00 PM »

Been watching Home Movies and enjoying it a lot. Only watched it sporadically during its original run. Funny enough though I don't like bob's burgers at all. Show isn't charming or funny in the same way for me.

Also please end the misery of the American Office. That show is turning into a shitty soap opera. And Steve Carell leaving has also dropped the funny from the show.

Mupepe · « **Reply #4480 on:** February 14, 2012, 04:17:35 PM »

You don't like Bob's Burgers? I looooooove it. The family dynamic is charming as hell to me. Each of the children are hilarious.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #4481 on:** February 14, 2012, 04:22:13 PM »

Other people who I tend to agree with really like it so maybe I'm just missing something or watched the wrong episodes but I've tried to watch it and always end up bored. And I say that as someone who loves the pacing of Home Movies which moves at snail speed during an episode. I think maybe the premise turns me off where as I loved the premise of Home movies and found it relatable .

I'll give it another shot at some point.

Eric P · « **Reply #4482 on:** February 14, 2012, 04:34:22 PM »

Bob's Burgers is quite rough at the start. Jump to Episode 8.

http://www.hulu.com/watch/225292/bobs-burgers-art-crawl

My favorite episode is 3 with the cow

Vizzys · « **Reply #4483 on:** February 14, 2012, 05:44:08 PM »

you have to watch Archer from the beginning otherwise you dont get all the character jokes and references to previous episodes, dummy

Olivia Wilde Homo · « **Reply #4484 on:** February 14, 2012, 06:14:31 PM »

I take back what I said about Spartacus' story. I finished episode 10 and the story is pretty good. The series seems to be in full swing at this point. Good show!

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is anyone watching luck? s2 is already definitely coming, but i can't imagine it lasting any longer than that--most people probably don't know what's going on at least half of the time. i haven't seen the third episode yet, but i do think it's quite fascinating. i'll keep watching.

Sounds like Hung.

Quote from: Stringer Bell on February 13, 2012, 11:45:52 PM

Holy shit that Canada Archer ep. Archer is BACK!

Archer didn't go anywhere, fool.

I could see how not everyone likes the show. To me, it reminds me of the golden age Adult Swim programming*. I guess if you don't like that, Archer isn't for you. I like it though because I was a pretty big fan of Sealab and ATHF.

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* - Everything before Tim and Eric can be considered golden age Adult Swim programming.

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Himu · « **Reply #4485 on:** February 14, 2012, 06:16:03 PM »

I sorta liked the Burt Reynolds ep and I was mostly disappointed by the crew in the jungle ep, though it had its moments.

I thought they were both disappointing. But then this Canada ep comes on.

ZephyrFate · « **Reply #4486 on:** February 14, 2012, 08:01:47 PM »

The jungle ep was better than the Canadian ep

because of "What the hell, damn guy!!"

ZephyrFate · « **Reply #4487 on:** February 14, 2012, 08:21:43 PM »

http://video.adultswim.com/the-xtacles/rapier-ape.html

everyone needs to watch The Xtacles. There's always a rapier ape.

chronovore · « **Reply #4488 on:** February 14, 2012, 08:42:47 PM »

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on February 14, 2012, 01:02:27 AM

Walking Dead ep was good, especially the end. There were a couple parts that were stupid as fuck..

spoilers:

spoiler (click to show/hide)
Why would Rick's wife splinter the group even more by first trying to get Daryl to go to town, then deciding to go all by her fucking self....while pregnant....jesus what a fucking distinguished mentally-challenged fellow
[close]

You answered your own question. She is nearly as bad in the comic. She is always pissed off at everything and makes bad decisions. She's in denial about the world they're in, and always flying off the handle at Rick. Part of me wished that she and Shane would form their own little club. And in a way, they do.

spoiler (click to show/hide)

They're both fuckin' dead.

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Quote from: bud on February 14, 2012, 03:29:48 PM

is anyone watching luck? s2 is already definitely coming, but i can't imagine it lasting any longer than that--most people probably don't know what's going on at least half of the time. i haven't seen the third episode yet, but i do think it's quite fascinating. i'll keep watching.

I am enjoying each episode more than the previous one. The first episode was the weakest, for cramming in so many characters and plot threads. Each subsequent episode, I feel like I understand more about what's happening. Also, I am surprised that the kid from Iron Eagle grew up to be such a good actor.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #4489 on:** February 14, 2012, 11:12:03 PM »

Quote from: Martin Raperman on February 14, 2012, 03:55:25 PM

Boardwalk empire was given a second season, and that was akin to watching Italian paint dry.

Pretty much. I heard the second season is way better in part because more "big" things happen, but the characters are still the same. None of them are interesting outside of Capone

Most "great" shows have at least one fascinating character. Tony Soprano, Don Draper, Walter White, Omar, Vic Mackey...what does Boardwalk have? A boring, ugly gangster/politician, a depressing wannabe gangster...that's about it

pilonv1 · « **Reply #4490 on:** February 14, 2012, 11:45:53 PM »

Quote from: Viz on February 14, 2012, 05:44:08 PM

you have to watch Archer from the beginning otherwise you dont get all the character jokes and references to previous episodes, dummy

exactly.

watching it is making me want to get my Dr Katz dvds out too

etiolate · « **Reply #4491 on:** February 15, 2012, 12:29:17 AM »

I really like Bob's Burgers.

iconoclast · « **Reply #4492 on:** February 15, 2012, 02:24:14 AM »

I just got done watching all of Six Feet Under. Absolutely one of my favorite shows of all time, and the series finale is far and away the best I've ever seen. Just amazing. I nearly dropped it after the first few episodes didn't really grab me as well, that would've been a terrible mistake.

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #4493 on:** February 15, 2012, 09:19:01 PM »

I just finished season one of Downton Abbey and I was enjoying the fuck out of it until Matthew proposed to Mary. Dude is an idiot, she's obviously a spiteful bitch who has no true interest in him despite what she might tell herself.

Other than that storyline, I loved it to death. Mr. Bates and Anna <3

ZephyrFate · « **Reply #4494 on:** February 15, 2012, 09:32:27 PM »

So pumped for Revenge tonight, it's the big scene hinted at since the first episode. Seriously the best drama on TV right now.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #4495 on:** February 15, 2012, 10:17:36 PM »

Quote from: BrandNew on February 15, 2012, 09:19:01 PM

I just finished season one of Downton Abbey and I was enjoying the fuck out of it until Matthew proposed to Mary. Dude is an idiot, she's obviously a spiteful bitch who has no true interest in him despite what she might tell herself.

Other than that storyline, I loved it to death. Mr. Bates and Anna <3

too bad the writers seem to hate Mr. Bates

Mr. Bates

truly the Ned Stark of man servants

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #4496 on:** February 15, 2012, 10:55:52 PM »

And also, Daisy is a worthless fucking whore. Get rid of her.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #4497 on:** February 15, 2012, 11:06:24 PM »

I love Daisy lol

ZephyrFate · « **Reply #4498 on:** February 15, 2012, 11:07:56 PM »

James Wolk. New crush. Oh my god thank you thank you thank you Happy Endings

Himu · « **Reply #4499 on:** February 15, 2012, 11:15:31 PM »

Quote from: BrandNew on February 15, 2012, 10:55:52 PM

And also, Daisy is a worthless fucking whore. Get rid of her.

she's so innocent and sweet

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Author Topic: The TV shows you've seen recently thread. (Read 2082923 times)