Author Topic: The TV shows you've seen recently thread. (Read 2082866 times)

Eric P · « **Reply #5280 on:** May 29, 2012, 07:47:36 PM »

Quote from: BlueTsunami on May 29, 2012, 05:50:28 PM

GIRLS

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so awesome

Beezy · « **Reply #5281 on:** May 30, 2012, 12:01:11 AM »

I watched both seasons of BBC's Sherlock last week. Amazing fucking show. The first episode of the 2nd season is one of my favorite episodes of television ever. It felt like a standalone movie.

I'm loving those British accents right now, so I decided to watch Downton Abbey. 2 episodes in and loving every minute of it.

Himu · « **Reply #5282 on:** May 30, 2012, 12:02:27 AM »

watch any doctor who, mate?

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #5283 on:** May 30, 2012, 12:06:38 AM »

Quote from: Beezy on May 30, 2012, 12:01:11 AM

I watched both seasons of BBC's Sherlock last week. Amazing fucking show. The first episode of the 2nd season is one of my favorite episodes of television ever. It felt like a standalone movie.

I'm loving those British accents right now, so I decided to watch Downton Abbey. 2 episodes in and loving every minute of it.

MY NICCA

best theme on tv

Beezy are you on Team Mr. Bates with me and the real niccas?

Beezy · « **Reply #5284 on:** May 30, 2012, 12:11:24 AM »

Team Mr. Bates all the way. I agree that the theme is one of the best.

I've never watched Doctor Who, Himu. Isn't it an extremely long show?

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #5285 on:** May 30, 2012, 12:32:56 AM »

Quote from: Beezy on May 30, 2012, 12:11:24 AM

Team Mr. Bates all the way. I agree that the theme is one of the best.

I've never watched Doctor Who, Himu. Isn't it an extremely long show?

It's been on for decades but essentially most young people have only seen the modern stuff which is perfectly alright.

The modern version begins in 2005 and runs for 4 seasons. (Not counting the special episodes)

A new doctor is introduced after that and its run for 2 more seasons with him (Not counting the special episodes)

So if you wanted to start watching you can either begin with the 2005 stuff or the two seasons of the most recent doctor. (I would recommend you start with the 2005 stuff)

Keep in mind though that Doctor Who is an acquired taste. Some people don't get it or its not to their tastes. A sort of sci-fi fantasy adventure time traveling kind of thing.

Beezy · « **Reply #5286 on:** May 30, 2012, 12:38:48 AM »

Weird. I'll check it out one day. Any other good British shows? I've already seen Luther.

Himu · « **Reply #5287 on:** May 30, 2012, 12:42:33 AM »

Depends on what you want, bud.

Mr. Bates!

Stupid shit ALWAYS HAPPENS TO THAT DUDE.

Himu · « **Reply #5288 on:** May 30, 2012, 12:43:47 AM »

Netflix has Doctor Who starting from season 1 (2005) to season 5. It's a good way to catch up.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #5289 on:** May 30, 2012, 12:45:22 AM »

Quote from: Beezy on May 30, 2012, 12:38:48 AM

Weird. I'll check it out one day. Any other good British shows? I've already seen Luther.

Peep Show
The original UK office is great and better than the American version by a long shot imo.
Extras
Agatha Christie's Poirot
Life On Mars
Black Books
The Prisoner
Rome (was on HBO)

are some of my favorites.

Himu · « **Reply #5290 on:** May 30, 2012, 12:49:18 AM »

Yeah, if you haven't seen it already, watch The Office UK. It's a classic though I prefer US Office seasons 2 and 3, UK is a better overall package. Also, check out IT Crowd, and Spaced. Those are comedy.

Surprised Stoney left out Life on Mars, but it's not on netflix or anything.

Himu · « **Reply #5291 on:** May 30, 2012, 12:50:58 AM »

you've probably seen this clip from IT Crowd

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #5292 on:** May 30, 2012, 12:52:09 AM »

Quote from: Stringer Bell on May 30, 2012, 12:49:18 AM

Surprised Stoney left out Life on Mars, but it's not on netflix or anything.

I added a couple I thought of after the fact.

Himu · « **Reply #5293 on:** May 30, 2012, 12:54:15 AM »

tbqh if you REALLY wanna get into brit tv set your dvr to record Masterpiece Classic and Masterpiece Mystery on Sundays. Check your local PBS station.

Also, warning. If you are audio sensitive like me and watch marathon of Brit tv, also like me, you may have a slight british accent after your marathons.

BE AWARE

cool breeze · « **Reply #5294 on:** May 30, 2012, 01:00:08 AM »

Quote from: BlueTsunami on May 29, 2012, 05:50:28 PM

GIRLS

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My initial interest in the show was a type of masochism, but I'm really digging it now. Last two episodes were great.

Weakest link is Jessica (? the brit). Her character, acting, storylines, and everything are just awful. The other three main characters are good. Gay ex-boyfriend is the best character.

Beezy · « **Reply #5295 on:** May 30, 2012, 01:25:18 AM »

Thanks guys.

Quote from: Stringer Bell on May 30, 2012, 12:54:15 AM

Also, warning. If you are audio sensitive like me and watch marathon of Brit tv, also like me, you may have a slight british accent after your marathons.

BE AWARE

Verdigris Murder · « **Reply #5296 on:** May 30, 2012, 07:17:46 AM »

Quote from: Stoney Mason on May 30, 2012, 12:45:22 AM

Quote from: Beezy on May 30, 2012, 12:38:48 AM
Weird. I'll check it out one day. Any other good British shows? I've already seen Luther.

Peep Show
The original UK office is great and better than the American version by a long shot imo.
Extras
Agatha Christie's Poirot
Life On Mars
Black Books
The Prisoner
Rome (was on HBO)

are some of my favorites.

I'd like to add-
'How Do You Want Me'
'Grass' (the Simon Day comedy, NOT the other one)
'The Thick Of It'
'Brass Eye' etc

But tbh, most recent UK tv stuff, apart from newsy things, is anodyne shit, catering to the lowest common denominator.

Eric P · « **Reply #5297 on:** May 30, 2012, 07:43:35 AM »

I liked Pramface and The Inbetweeners as far as recent UK comedies go

etiolate · « **Reply #5298 on:** June 03, 2012, 05:52:46 AM »

I started watching Jericho on netflix. I'm three episodes in and it's pretty interesting. It's got its quirks, but builds a nice mystery and I loved the opening shot of the pilot.

Beezy · « **Reply #5299 on:** June 03, 2012, 07:15:45 AM »

I remember Jericho only being good for the first season.

Olivia Wilde Homo · « **Reply #5300 on:** June 03, 2012, 10:39:34 AM »

I've been watching a lot of Amazon Instant Video to fill in holes of TV I want to see that isn't on Netflix.

I watched all of Breaking Bad Season 4. This season is on a plane far above the first three seasons, which were very good to begin with, but this one is simply on another level. No real bad episodes, no cringingly bad characters (Skyler has redeemed herself as she adjusts to this new lifestyle), and everything flows together in spite of everything more or less falling apart. I guess the only question I have is where to go from here and will be interesting to see how Season 5 rolls out.

I'm starting to work my way through Californication and I am halfway through the first season. Real life sex addict David Duchovny plays a guy who bangs half a dozen hot girls per episode while feebly attempting to resurrect a writing career. The show is merely ok, not like Breaking Bad or Justified where I just had to watch the next episode. I hear it picks up quite a bit in future seasons and I hope that is the case. A solid B show that would be C if it wasn't for all of the hot naked women.

Momo · « **Reply #5301 on:** June 03, 2012, 11:20:02 AM »

Quote from: Beezy on June 03, 2012, 07:15:45 AM

I remember Jericho only being good for the first season.

Wasnt there only one season? It definitely got less interesting as you discovered what happened and more connections to the outside world was made. Lost a lot of what made it good for me. (mystery, isolation)

Kabouter · « **Reply #5302 on:** June 03, 2012, 12:27:41 PM »

Quote from: Momo on June 03, 2012, 11:20:02 AM

Quote from: Beezy on June 03, 2012, 07:15:45 AM
I remember Jericho only being good for the first season.
Wasnt there only one season? It definitely got less interesting as you discovered what happened and more connections to the outside world was made. Lost a lot of what made it good for me. (mystery, isolation)

There was a very brief second season where they clearly crammed basically the plot development for several seasons into something like six episodes. I still enjoyed it, but yeah, things suddenly happened fast. I did enjoy the development as it went on more than you did though, I was intrigued by the overall mystery and more than that, what the new world was like and how it all fit together.

Anyway, I watched Stephen Fry in America (2008) over the past few days and really enjoyed it. I really liked the variety in items, with serious items like touring New Orleans with an Iraq veteran who grew up there to visiting a 'witch' in Salem. It was a nice mix, though at times I did feel like it was a little too focused on the lighter items and would have enjoyed a bit more substance. Stephen Fry's personality makes it all enjoyable to watch though, and the show was a nice and overall fairly positive look at the United States, which is a nice change of pace for European media these days. Some of the films really make me want to visit one day.

Momo · « **Reply #5303 on:** June 03, 2012, 01:23:45 PM »

Ahh, yes that was it. I vaguely remember a very condensed progression. It killed it for me.

chronovore · « **Reply #5304 on:** June 03, 2012, 09:40:46 PM »

Quote from: etiolate on June 03, 2012, 05:52:46 AM

I started watching Jericho on netflix. I'm three episodes in and it's pretty interesting. It's got its quirks, but builds a nice mystery and I loved the opening shot of the pilot.

I've only seen the first three eps, but I really liked them. Very bleak, and the lack of information makes everything suitably terrifying. Also, the theme of "opportunists don't really have a filter for 'this isn't an appropriate time'" is well explored.

etiolate · « **Reply #5305 on:** June 04, 2012, 03:17:35 AM »

Quote from: chronovore on June 03, 2012, 09:40:46 PM

Quote from: etiolate on June 03, 2012, 05:52:46 AM
I started watching Jericho on netflix. I'm three episodes in and it's pretty interesting. It's got its quirks, but builds a nice mystery and I loved the opening shot of the pilot.

I've only seen the first three eps, but I really liked them. Very bleak, and the lack of information makes everything suitably terrifying. Also, the theme of "opportunists don't really have a filter for 'this isn't an appropriate time'" is well explored.

Oh yes, there's lots of jackhole opportunists. I guess I have a hard time understanding that behavior.

I'm 13 episodes in now and it's started to lose my interest. I don't know if it's due to more of the mystery eroding away or them focusing on love triangles that create redundancies.

One thing I wish they'd not have included is all the songs ripped from a teenage drama. It doesn't really fit the whole post-apocalyptic vibe. You have people doing cruel things and turning against each other, and then suddenly it's Party of Five going on.

Eric P · « **Reply #5306 on:** June 04, 2012, 09:02:54 AM »

I've never seen Jericho, but what I've read of it reminds me of Testament

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Testament_%28film%29

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #5307 on:** June 07, 2012, 02:33:56 PM »

Finished S2 of Mad Men. Very good finale, and overall a great season; I prefer S1 though.

One thing that's rather odd:

spoiler (click to show/hide)

why would a company knowingly prop up a liability like Duck Phillips as president of their US branch? I guess they had to in the sense that he brokered the deal and was loyal, but it still seemed odd. I was somewhat surprised at their "oh, he never could hold his liquor lol" response to his little freak out over Don playing him for a fool.

[close]

Robo · « **Reply #5308 on:** June 08, 2012, 11:56:37 AM »

Started watching Workaholics. It's basically Office Space without the existentialism or a straight man. Pretty goddamn hilarious, though. I had a conversation about it on the metro with a guy wearing a neon pink bro hat and he totally convinced me to check it out. Turns out, he was right. Thanks, bro!

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #5309 on:** June 08, 2012, 12:46:38 PM »

Some people on Twitter got me to watch it. YEAH STRANGERS

Olivia Wilde Homo · « **Reply #5310 on:** June 08, 2012, 01:04:32 PM »

I finished Californication and eh, I really don't think I'll bother watching the second season.

I'm going to crack into the Game of Thrones next.

BlueTsunami · « **Reply #5311 on:** June 08, 2012, 08:08:00 PM »

Nearing the end of my re-watch of Season 4 of The Wire and I can't believe I forgot this exchange...

Cheese: "You know who's got the fattest asses and the best pussy?"
Slim: "where?'
Cheese: "Midgets, nicca."
Slim & Joe: "LOL"

Diunx · « **Reply #5312 on:** June 10, 2012, 09:38:16 AM »

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #5313 on:** June 11, 2012, 03:07:37 AM »

BlueTsunami · « **Reply #5314 on:** June 11, 2012, 03:49:34 AM »

I thought Season 5 was next year? FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #5315 on:** June 11, 2012, 03:51:33 AM »

8 eps this year, the final 8 next year

BlueTsunami · « **Reply #5316 on:** June 11, 2012, 03:53:31 AM »

Good God. July is gonna fly by quick. I love how BB eases me into football season. Feels goodman.

Diunx · « **Reply #5317 on:** June 11, 2012, 03:03:47 PM »

True Blood

Himu · « **Reply #5318 on:** June 11, 2012, 03:04:59 PM »

Quote from: Diunx on June 11, 2012, 03:03:47 PM

True Blood

taco

Enl · « **Reply #5319 on:** June 11, 2012, 03:14:23 PM »

Quote from: Diunx on June 11, 2012, 03:03:47 PM

True Blood

I really disliked the 2nd half of last season, but I thought last night's premiere was pretty promising (much better than the last season's premiere). It still looks to suffer from too many side character stories that the last two seasons had. At least the core storyline with Russell and The Authority should be more entertaining to watch than the witches. Hopefully since this is Ball's last season as showrunner he will try to go out on top.

Olivia Wilde Homo · « **Reply #5320 on:** June 11, 2012, 09:34:09 PM »

I don't like True Blood at all. Or Weeds for that matter either.

Mupepe · « **Reply #5321 on:** June 12, 2012, 10:38:04 AM »

Quote from: The Experiment on June 11, 2012, 09:34:09 PM

I don't like True Blood at all. Or Weeds for that matter either.

Same here. I couldn't get past a few episodes of either and I heard Weeds only gets worse as it goes. Such a shame about True Blood because Six Feet Under is absolutely amazing.

benjipwns · « **Reply #5322 on:** June 14, 2012, 01:50:21 AM »

Suits is back tomorrow night.

Also, Burn Notice.

Love summer USA stuff. Even liking the newer lower-tier shows like Necessary Roughness and Common Law. It's all so unoffensive and knows exactly what it's supposed to be. (Except Fairly Legal.)

Unrelated, I thought Veep picked itself back up after a little mid-season lull. I'm glad it's getting a second season.

ZephyrFate · « **Reply #5323 on:** June 14, 2012, 02:20:07 AM »

Veep is fucking HILARIOUS

chronovore · « **Reply #5324 on:** June 14, 2012, 02:36:20 AM »

Finished Game of Thrones S1 on the train today. Good stuff. Joffrey is going to have to be punished at some point. The actor does such a good job, I bet people give him hell on the streets.

Himu · « **Reply #5325 on:** June 14, 2012, 02:46:53 AM »

we need a summer watch list

ZephyrFate · « **Reply #5326 on:** June 14, 2012, 02:58:38 AM »

Louie breaking bad wilfred

Himu · « **Reply #5327 on:** June 14, 2012, 03:01:34 AM »

there's this sci-fi show on tnt airing too. plus usa has their shows re-airing.

BlueTsunami · « **Reply #5328 on:** June 15, 2012, 02:48:53 AM »

Quote from: Stringer Bell on June 14, 2012, 03:01:34 AM

there's this sci-fi show on tnt airing too. plus usa has their shows re-airing.

Falling Skies, I think its called? The Season 2 promos have captured my interest a bit but I seem to remember so-so things being said about Season 1.

Verdigris Murder · « **Reply #5329 on:** June 15, 2012, 06:02:13 AM »

Yeah, Falling Skies could have been totally sweet, but it was turned into family drama-dynamics balls. If Spielberg did actually exist, I'd take him to task over his tedious obsession with family. We get it ethereal Spielberg, made of moyl and that disgusting kosher wine that tastes of sugary cordial. Also fuck schnitzels and Avigdor Lebensraum.

Quote from: Stringer Bell on June 14, 2012, 02:46:53 AM

we need a summer watch list

Bell, you seriously need to watch American Horror Story.

Himu · « **Reply #5330 on:** June 15, 2012, 09:25:28 AM »

I missed out on that and Dish are being cunts by taking AMC from their lineup.

Eric P · « **Reply #5331 on:** June 15, 2012, 09:46:59 AM »

AHS is amazing. Flat out amazing.

Diunx · « **Reply #5332 on:** June 15, 2012, 10:06:41 AM »

Yep, season two sounds insane.

benjipwns · « **Reply #5333 on:** June 15, 2012, 10:35:50 AM »

If the premiere was any indication, Suits is going to keep the crown as the king of the USA shows.

Verdigris Murder · « **Reply #5334 on:** June 15, 2012, 10:46:20 AM »

Quote from: Eric P on June 15, 2012, 09:46:59 AM

AHS is amazing. Flat out amazing.

Really like the way they're starting with a new cast/scenario.

benjipwns · « **Reply #5335 on:** June 15, 2012, 10:56:10 AM »

Random side note; this guy has every NewsRadio episode uploaded:

Though I download them so I can fix the aspect ratio on the HQ/HD versions.

ZephyrFate · « **Reply #5336 on:** June 16, 2012, 02:21:04 AM »

Danger 5 is the funniest TV show I've seen since Arrested Development.

cool breeze · « **Reply #5337 on:** June 16, 2012, 03:25:51 AM »

what's a better show to get into from these choices and availability on netflix:

Mad Men
Breaking Bad
Downton Abbey

Himu · « **Reply #5338 on:** June 16, 2012, 03:27:38 AM »

downton abbey is the easiest to get into but not the best. well, it's better than breaking bad.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #5339 on:** June 16, 2012, 03:28:31 AM »

Downton Abbey S1>Breaking Bad>Mad Men*

*I've only seen the first two seasons of Mad Men. It's great

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