Author Topic: The TV shows you've seen recently thread. (Read 2083057 times)

thisismyusername · « **Reply #14640 on:** January 24, 2018, 09:08:44 PM »

Forgotten A. Turnbuckle · « **Reply #14641 on:** January 24, 2018, 10:05:28 PM »

Quote from: Stro on January 21, 2018, 01:47:30 AM

If I'm not mistaken, doesn't the "no commercials" tier actually mean "fewer commercials"? Pretty sure there is nothing on hulu that airs totally ad-free, even if it's a short ad before the show.

I think that was only for a few shows on grandfathered deals when the ad-free tier released.
I haven't seen an ad on Hulu in a couple of years.
Pretty sure no commercials means exactly that now.

benjipwns · « **Reply #14642 on:** January 25, 2018, 01:43:18 AM »

http://deadline.com/2018/01/murphy-brown-revival-candice-bergen-creator-diane-english-cbs-2018-2019-season-1202267897/

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Another beloved comedy series is coming back for a new installment on its original network. CBS has given a 13-episode series order to Murphy Brown, a revival of the 1988 sitcom with its creator Diane English and star Candice Bergen both set to return.

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Bergen will reprise her role as the famous investigative journalist and TV anchor at the FYI network, as Murphy Brown returns to a world of cable news, social media, fake news and a very different political and cultural climate. I hear talks are underway with other original cast members to return.

TVC15 · « **Reply #14643 on:** January 25, 2018, 01:46:59 AM »

Damn, this X-Files episode is fantastic.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #14644 on:** January 25, 2018, 01:53:45 AM »

Quote from: benjipwns on January 25, 2018, 01:43:18 AM

http://deadline.com/2018/01/murphy-brown-revival-candice-bergen-creator-diane-english-cbs-2018-2019-season-1202267897/
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Another beloved comedy series is coming back for a new installment on its original network. CBS has given a 13-episode series order to Murphy Brown, a revival of the 1988 sitcom with its creator Diane English and star Candice Bergen both set to return.

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Bergen will reprise her role as the famous investigative journalist and TV anchor at the FYI network, as Murphy Brown returns to a world of cable news, social media, fake news and a very different political and cultural climate. I hear talks are underway with other original cast members to return.

I really liked murphy brown but that's like the weirdest show ever to be considered for a revival. It was so of its time, that it might as well have come out with the mary tyler moore show. Can newhart revival be far beyond this lol.

Good on them though for trying it.

benjipwns · « **Reply #14645 on:** January 25, 2018, 02:04:31 AM »

seems like the kind of thing that they might do as a semi-reboot, with a new generation main cast that does all the typical storylines while Murphy oversees and mentors them while also trying to deal with the new media world

Ted Danson's character on Bored to Death had some plotlines dealing with the changing environment of print media but i'm trying to think of other comedies that covered this kind of thing

i guess this idea is kinda what Scrubs attempted

benjipwns · « **Reply #14646 on:** January 25, 2018, 02:04:52 AM »

https://twitter.com/louisvirtel/status/956358360739168256

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #14647 on:** January 25, 2018, 02:15:58 AM »

Need Moonlighting reboot.

On a serious note, I actually think a new moonlighting with younger people in the leads would actually do pretty well.

HardcoreRetro · « **Reply #14648 on:** January 25, 2018, 11:27:05 AM »

Anyone give the Black Lightning show a try?

Looked at the imdb page and the top user review was some guy crying about Social Studies Warrior content. Even if it's crap, the way it handles social commentary might make it a decent watch. (If it's as shit as the review guy makes it sound like.)

Edit: Starts out with black folks namedropping a bunch of famous black activists. They then almost get arrested by crazy white folks. So far, so good.

toku · « **Reply #14649 on:** January 25, 2018, 08:06:19 PM »

good betty mask slipping, ~~bad~~ best betty is trying to come out

BlueTsunami · « **Reply #14650 on:** January 25, 2018, 08:44:43 PM »

Devilman Crybaby

This is an anime I would have conceived and drawn in middle school. And Goddamn am I into it.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #14651 on:** January 25, 2018, 11:31:57 PM »

And got around to finishing up the second season of expanse. Just really good stuff.

It's now my favorite show on TV. Not saying its the best show on TV (although it is pretty damn great). Just saying for my own personal interests which always lean towards sci-fi material, its the best thing going.

Valkyrie · « **Reply #14652 on:** January 26, 2018, 09:08:42 AM »

Quote from: toku on January 25, 2018, 08:06:19 PM

good betty mask slipping, ~~bad~~ best betty is trying to come out

Oh god it's coming back

VomKriege · « **Reply #14653 on:** January 26, 2018, 09:23:32 AM »

Quote from: toku on January 25, 2018, 08:06:19 PM

good betty mask slipping, ~~bad~~ best betty is trying to come out

How do you manage to have compression artefacts (cut at 15-16 seconds) in a fucking official trailer ?

CatsCatsCats · « **Reply #14654 on:** January 26, 2018, 09:41:20 AM »

It’s the CW breh

Mupepe · « **Reply #14655 on:** January 28, 2018, 07:55:18 PM »

The last season of the sopranos has to be one of the most schizo and unfocused seasons for a show. It switches directions every other episode. Some of it is really entertaining but it culminated in such an empty ending.

seagrams hotsauce · « **Reply #14656 on:** January 28, 2018, 09:01:09 PM »

No way, the last episode has some of the best scenes ever put to film. Fuck Phil Leotardo.

Mupepe · « **Reply #14657 on:** January 28, 2018, 09:37:58 PM »

The entire season is filled with good scenes but the season as a whole adds up to a lot of meh. It seems like they had a lot of good ideas and decided to throw them in with really light connections.

etiolate · « **Reply #14658 on:** January 28, 2018, 09:41:48 PM »

I'm all caught up with The Magicians and I'm not sure why. I suppose I like the world of the story and the characters can be amusing, but mostly the characters suck. And the amusing characters are also the worst ones at times.

It's basically CS Lewis as told by Millennials. Whatever they forget to account for they replace with giant spoonfulls of sexual tension.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #14659 on:** January 29, 2018, 01:20:54 AM »

I definitely had mixed feelings down the stretch for the sopranos but the highs of that show were very high indeed.

Momo · « **Reply #14660 on:** January 29, 2018, 02:02:04 AM »

Anyone watching alienist? how is it?

toku · « **Reply #14661 on:** January 29, 2018, 11:26:27 AM »

Quote from: Momo on January 29, 2018, 02:02:04 AM

Anyone watching alienist? how is it?

MZS is probably the tv critic i follow the most and he seemed to like it:
http://www.vulture.com/2018/01/the-alienist-tnt-review.html

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Like The Knick, Deadwood, Gangs of New York, and other down-in-the-muck period pieces, this is a series that doesn’t offer much in the way of historical sugarcoating. Certain storytellers build worlds so all-enveloping that you find yourself being led by the nose for hours at a time, even as you make a mental list of all the elements that could’ve been done better. The New York of The Alienist is a hellhole painted in broad strokes, with some fine brushwork happening in the margins.

Momo · « **Reply #14662 on:** January 29, 2018, 12:02:25 PM »

I ended up watching ep1 after making the post and I quite liked it also

CatsCatsCats · « **Reply #14663 on:** January 29, 2018, 02:42:54 PM »

All Stars 3 starting strong

Madrun Badrun · « **Reply #14664 on:** January 30, 2018, 08:16:45 PM »

seagrams hotsauce · « **Reply #14665 on:** January 31, 2018, 07:05:00 AM »

The first episode of Counterpart was pretty good, though I'm sure they'll Starz it up after a couple seasons.

I dug that Waco show too, though seriously is there some kind of closet that casting directors just pull character actors previously employed by HBO out of? I kind of wish I didn't know Waco was real so I could just pretend the whole thing was some kind of mash-up of characters from the HBO Extended Universe

chronovore · « **Reply #14666 on:** January 31, 2018, 09:05:11 AM »

Quote from: TheInfelicitousDandy on January 30, 2018, 08:16:45 PM

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51LzVTrTsFL._SY344_BO1,204,203,200_.jpg

TVC15 · « **Reply #14667 on:** February 01, 2018, 12:09:10 AM »

Assassination of Gianni Versace is great so far, but it bugs me knowing how much material the writers had to fabricate. I wish there were a little indicator in the corner of the screen that specified the truth ones of any given scene.

team filler · « **Reply #14668 on:** February 01, 2018, 12:37:06 AM »

The scene where he dies looks really fake, wouldn't doubt it if you told me it never happened.

TVC15 · « **Reply #14669 on:** February 01, 2018, 01:30:05 AM »

The guy that plays Cunanan is so good that I’m horny and juicy for both him and Cunanan.

chronovore · « **Reply #14670 on:** February 01, 2018, 08:14:44 PM »

Travelers on Netflix is overwhelmingly intriguing in its first 4 episodes!

Tasty · « **Reply #14671 on:** February 01, 2018, 08:44:11 PM »

Quote from: TheInfelicitousDandy on January 30, 2018, 08:16:45 PM

This is a movie, just fyi for everyone.

Momo · « **Reply #14672 on:** February 03, 2018, 01:56:58 AM »

I love how the good place keeps finding ways to make this scenario new and fresh

Quaker · « **Reply #14673 on:** February 03, 2018, 06:22:22 PM »

Is that new Blade Runner show on Netflix with Robocop playing an Asian man any good?

toku · « **Reply #14674 on:** February 03, 2018, 06:44:48 PM »

Quote from: Quaker on February 03, 2018, 06:22:22 PM

Is that new Blade Runner show on Netflix with Robocop playing an Asian man any good?

Only two eps in and im not familar with the book it's based on but it feels like every decent selling scifi novel I've ever read so far. Joe Cool Dude is cool outside and regularly does dope shit while stopping between fucking and violence to contemplate what it means to be alive, or human, or you get the idea.

TVC15 · « **Reply #14675 on:** February 04, 2018, 12:42:17 AM »

Been watching Atlanta, finally, and it lives up to the hype so far.

toku · « **Reply #14676 on:** February 04, 2018, 09:21:55 PM »

Tasty · « **Reply #14677 on:** February 04, 2018, 09:23:21 PM »

APRIL AND NOT 2019!!!!!

TVC15 · « **Reply #14678 on:** February 05, 2018, 01:15:32 AM »

Daddy needs this.

etiolate · « **Reply #14679 on:** February 05, 2018, 01:39:55 AM »

Two episodes into Altered Carbon and it's pretty good.

Cerveza mas fina · « **Reply #14680 on:** February 05, 2018, 02:52:17 AM »

Watched the first episode yesterday, I approve. Production values are insane for a tv show.

I dont remember anything from the book expect that I liked it and that it was pretty bad ass. So far the show delivers.

Assimilate · « **Reply #14681 on:** February 05, 2018, 11:02:31 PM »

I tried altered carbon, maybe i was too tired but i couldn't get into it. I'll give it a shot again when im' not half asleep.

etiolate · « **Reply #14682 on:** February 06, 2018, 12:48:01 AM »

Finished Altered Carbon

Really liked it overall. They got many things right. Apparently Poe was a change from the book, but he was a great part of the story.

My two criticisms would be that the plot gets really convoluted over the stretch of the series and that the final two episodes drag a bit. The noir tropes did not bother me at all because I felt the acting was good. Also, the requirement of the acting for the sci-fi was unique and pulled off well. The one actor who had to play three personas made each character feel like they were speaking from his body. And the male actor for Ava made me believe he really was a mom.

Production values were very impressive. The world felt real and thought out. Loved the Golden Gate bridge turning into a flea market skid row.

Also, the show could be retitled: Everything but Joel's Dong

TVC15 · « **Reply #14683 on:** February 06, 2018, 10:04:02 PM »

I just watched something called the Big Bang Theory and it was remarkably similar to reading Atra’s meme thread after huffing gas out of an old milk carton.

CatsCatsCats · « **Reply #14684 on:** February 06, 2018, 10:07:14 PM »

A few episodes into season two of Dirk Gently — it’s silly and I still like Elijah Wood

team filler · « **Reply #14685 on:** February 06, 2018, 10:08:56 PM »

One episode in and alt-carbon>>>>>>>bladerunna2049

TVC15 · « **Reply #14686 on:** February 06, 2018, 11:14:18 PM »

Just watched 10 minutes of the Lethal Weapon TV series and I feel sad for anyone that actually enjoys this shit.

toku · « **Reply #14687 on:** February 07, 2018, 01:02:04 AM »

Quote from: TVC 15 on February 06, 2018, 11:14:18 PM

Just watched 10 minutes of the Lethal Weapon TV series and I feel sad for anyone that actually enjoys this shit.

thought you loved benji

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #14688 on:** February 07, 2018, 12:34:54 PM »

Watched the first episode of Altered Carbon and it's pretty, but they made some weird changes from the book. Nothing that ruins the show for me, but I'd love to see an interview with the show runners to see why they did this.

If you want to know what they are, I'll put them in spoilers below. They don't ruin the plot.

spoiler (click to show/hide)

Kovacs isn't a rebel freedom fighter in the book. He was a UN Envoy super soldier who burns out and ends up becoming a mercenary. He doesn't have a sister and Quell is just a legendary warrior philosopher that dies long before him. He never knew her personally.

Also, the hotel was called The Hendrix, and later on in the book the AI looks like Jimi. I'm guessing they ran into issues with his family who are pretty lawsuit happy.

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Tasty · « **Reply #14689 on:** February 07, 2018, 01:26:21 PM »

Quote from: CatsCatsCats on February 06, 2018, 10:07:14 PM

A few episodes into season two of Dirk Gently — it’s silly and I still like Elijah Wood

Second season wasn't as strong as the first but I was looking forward to more.

CatsCatsCats · « **Reply #14690 on:** February 07, 2018, 01:37:27 PM »

Alan Tudyk’s character is p hilars

chronovore · « **Reply #14691 on:** February 07, 2018, 06:46:33 PM »

Quote from: Mr. Gundam on February 07, 2018, 12:34:54 PM

Watched the first episode of Altered Carbon and it's pretty, but they made some weird changes from the book. Nothing that ruins the show for me, but I'd love to see an interview with the show runners to see why they did this.

If you want to know what they are, I'll put them in spoilers below. They don't ruin the plot.

spoiler (click to show/hide)
Kovacs isn't a rebel freedom fighter in the book. He was a UN Envoy super soldier who burns out and ends up becoming a mercenary. He doesn't have a sister and Quell is just a legendary warrior philosopher that dies long before him. He never knew her personally.

Also, the hotel was called The Hendrix, and later on in the book the AI looks like Jimi. I'm guessing they ran into issues with his family who are pretty lawsuit happy.
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spoiler (click to show/hide)

That's too bad! Part of my excitement was about seeing The Hendrix writ real. :'(

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Momo · « **Reply #14692 on:** February 08, 2018, 02:12:36 AM »

TVC15 · « **Reply #14693 on:** February 08, 2018, 02:16:32 AM »

I just masturbated to the first Max Headroom episode twice. Amazing. A classic. Thank god CW Seed has it for some reason. How did this end up on TV?

chronovore · « **Reply #14694 on:** February 08, 2018, 08:38:23 PM »

Quote from: filler on February 06, 2018, 10:08:56 PM

One episode in and alt-carbon>>>>>>>bladerunna2049

I just started this last night, and the first episode is really good. Visuals are fantastic, and it seems to be pretty accurate to the novel so far. However your “greater than 2049” comment is straight dumpster fire fodder.

Snoopycat_ · « **Reply #14695 on:** February 08, 2018, 09:08:04 PM »

I'm rewatching The Wire. I can never make up my mind which season is best but Bubbs has always been my favourite character

team filler · « **Reply #14696 on:** February 08, 2018, 09:37:05 PM »

slim charles

TVC15 · « **Reply #14697 on:** February 08, 2018, 10:48:27 PM »

Aja’s runway look tonite was made for you weebs.

team filler · « **Reply #14698 on:** February 08, 2018, 10:56:26 PM »

Quote from: chronovore on February 08, 2018, 08:38:23 PM

Quote from: filler on February 06, 2018, 10:08:56 PM
One episode in and alt-carbon>>>>>>>bladerunna2049

I just started this last night, and the first episode is really good. Visuals are fantastic, and it seems to be pretty accurate to the novel so far. However your “greater than 2049” comment is straight dumpster fire fodder.

2049 was ok, but nothing special.

chronovore · « **Reply #14699 on:** February 09, 2018, 08:58:59 PM »

Quote from: chronovore on February 08, 2018, 08:38:23 PM

Quote from: filler on February 06, 2018, 10:08:56 PM
One episode in and alt-carbon>>>>>>>bladerunna2049

I just started this last night, and the first episode is really good. Visuals are fantastic, and it seems to be pretty accurate to the novel so far. However your “greater than 2049” comment is straight dumpster fire fodder.

Quote from: Exodust on February 09, 2018, 07:52:41 PM

Just started Altered Carbon. It's pretty alright so far but the language switching is starting to grate on me and I'm only halfway through the first episode.

I like the language switching. As an American, I'm unfortunately accustomed to hispanic families sitting at home and discussing their business en Inglés, with massive Spanish accents. It felt more authentic having two detectives use the language they're most comfortable in, but still understanding each other.

Also, I am love-love-loving this show. There are a few shabby bits; the impoverished black marine isn't selling the role for me, and I was unsure about Mrs. Bancroft until she also portrayed a different character and sold that for me. Martha Higareda, the spitfire playing Detective Ortega, is pretty amazing, and I thought Joel Kinnaman was the best part of both Robocop and Suicide Squad. The sets are well integrated into the greenscreen stuff. The world feels well-established, just four episodes in. It's very respectful of the books.

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