The TV shows you've seen recently thread.

[toku]

The amount of quality TV out there these days is overwhelming. Watching and loving Transparent tight now.

Started this and it's great. Taking it slow though because it can get super real, super fast and not just with gender issues.  They had a pilot for a cop show earlier this year too that I loved and am glad they picked it up for an entire season:



Very "calm" meditative style cop show. Liked the pilot a lot.

[BobFromPikeCreek]

The amount of quality TV out there these days is overwhelming. Watching and loving Transparent tight now.

Started this and it's great. Taking it slow though because it can get super real, super fast and not just with gender issues.

I, on the other hand, have no restraint and binged the whole season. Super, super good stuff.

[fistfulofmetal]

Been watching Helix this week.

It's a fun little sci-fi show. I like it's twist on "infected" people and the setting and story are cool to watch.

There's some fucking stupid contrivances here and there, but they don't get in the way too much.

[Am_I_Anonymous]

Been watching the Cosmos on netflix a little bit. That shit about black holes blew my mind....shit.

[BobFromPikeCreek]

Watched the first episode of Banshee. Seems as dumb as it is cool. I'll probably stick with it.

[toku]

Watched the first episode of Banshee. Seems as dumb as it is cool. I'll probably stick with it.

Some of the best fight choreography on tv (especially s2). Definitely stick with it if you like action.

[El Babua]

This shit has four seasons though?

Yep, and I believe it was cancelled and then subsequently revived after each one. 

[toku]

Watching The Killing right now. It's decent but I can't shake the Wow This is Twin Peaks feeling from it. Honestly, I wrote "Watching Twin Peaks" and had to go back and delete what I typed.

This shit has four seasons though?

The last two seasons switches up the case iirc and are supposed to be better/good. I never finished the first season though because I was done with the fakouts and red herrings like six episodes in.

[chronovore]

Agents of SHIELD: Watched a random episode tonight. Pretty much EVERYTHING was part of an arc about which I knew nothing. I saw the first three episodes of season 1, which were a typical pilot and two monster-of-the-week, but tonight was a heap of references to movies, comics, and probably earlier SHIELD eps. I felt nicely lost -- is it worth catching up?

[toku]

Agents of SHIELD: Watched a random episode tonight. Pretty much EVERYTHING was part of an arc about which I knew nothing. I saw the first three episodes of season 1, which were a typical pilot and two monster-of-the-week, but tonight was a heap of references to movies, comics, and probably earlier SHIELD eps. I felt nicely lost -- is it worth catching up?

It's okay but does improve a lot towards the end of the first season/season two. If you're looking for something to watch in that scifi tier why not?

[Tasty]

Agents of SHIELD: Watched a random episode tonight. Pretty much EVERYTHING was part of an arc about which I knew nothing. I saw the first three episodes of season 1, which were a typical pilot and two monster-of-the-week, but tonight was a heap of references to movies, comics, and probably earlier SHIELD eps. I felt nicely lost -- is it worth catching up?

Yes. s2 has been great so far.

Season 2 of Whedon shows

[chronovore]

Thanks!

[toku]

If you haven't, be sure to watch the second Captain America movie. It kind of acts like a big comic book crossover event that starts and catapaults the last arc in season 1.

[Cindi Mayweather]

The Flash

Last week my DVR fucked up and I missed last weeks episode so I watched it on hulu with my bf.

So wait, let me get this straight. Barry loses his powers not through sheer physical trauma of being electrocuted at a ridiculous rate, but because he has the willies? The entire episode he shows lots of confidence and strength and will and a complete lack of care for himself in order to help others, but he lost his powers because he was scared? What? This show is fucking stupid.

This show just isn't nearly as good as Arrow. It's fun, but its plodding nature, villain of the week nature, lack of season wide story arcs or villains, lack of story revelations, and poor character development make for some really, really repetitive television. And the revelations that ARE made, like the aforementioned "it's mental, not physical" from last weeks episode are incredibly dumb. It's just not that good, and I can't believe it's by the same people who made Arrow.

Here's hoping Arrow vs Flash kicks ass.

[Cindi Mayweather]

Yeah, those two are season wide arcs, but it's quite possible that the person who killed his mom arc could be something else entirely. Dr Wells could be in the same boat. Either way, it felt like Arrow s1 revealed things at a much faster pace, and it didn't trip over itself while doing so.

[Human Snorenado]

Arrow is just a really watchable show. Still haven't seen any episodes of The Flash; my tv watching time is at a premium, I generally prefer interactive forms of entertainment; if I'm gonna be a passive observer I tend to prefer live performances.

[TVC15]

Fuck GoT

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Joffrey

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[Am_I_Anonymous]

Fuck GoT

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Joffrey

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WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAATTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT?

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God I hope he's dead

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[Steve Contra]

Guys Black Mirror is on Netflix.  Guys.  Seriously.  Watch it.

[BobFromPikeCreek]

Guys Black Mirror is on Netflix.  Guys.  Seriously.  Watch it.

Is good.

[Eric P]

Speaking of Black Mirror

[TVC15]

I did not know about this! Thanks for the heads up! You brightened a bad day!

[cool breeze]

the Arrow and Flash crossover episodes were entertaining.  I like how each felt like their own show with the other character as a guest, rather than finding some middle ground for two episodes.

[Madrun Badrun]

Ya I liked how the comieded up the arrow characters for Flash.   Also Flash doing the samon ladder was great.

[Vizzys]

black mirror is awesome

[Dickie Dee]

Penny Dreadful

 

Not going to pretend the show is past a bit of corniness, but it hits highs that shows dealing with this subject matter really never do. Eva Green is a tour de fource, and Timothy Dalton kills every scene.

 

[TVC15]

Alright, GoT is awesome. I'm all caught up. One particular scene I saw seriously gave me a palpable sexual feeling.

[Vizzys]

Penny Dreadful

 

Not going to pretend the show is past a bit of corniness, but it hits highs that shows dealing with this subject matter really never do. Eva Green is a tour de fource, and Timothy Dalton kills every scene.

 

dat ghost scene amirite

[chronovore]

Penny Dreadful

 

Not going to pretend the show is past a bit of corniness, but it hits highs that shows dealing with this subject matter really never do. Eva Green is a tour de fource, and Timothy Dalton kills every scene.

 

Yeah the show was completely awesome. Eva Green deserve some kind of Emmy. The reveal with Frankenstein was pretty awesome, but I was cool on the creature afterwards. I was also not stoked on the finale, but it was better than it might have been.

[benjipwns]

Speaking of comic shows, this weeks Constantine was probably the best yet and really good even if it did have to do quite a bit of on the nose stuff for standard network viewership to follow along. (Since they didn't know beforehand that only a few people, probably hardcores, are watching it.)

This show really needed to be on cable though.

A lot of the budget saving/self-censorship makes some of the shots better by implying far worse.

[Phoenix Dark]

Alright, GoT is awesome. I'm all caught up. One particular scene I saw seriously gave me a palpable sexual feeling.

The rape scene in S4?

[toku]

Speaking of comic shows, this weeks Constantine was probably the best yet and really good even if it did have to do quite a bit of on the nose stuff for standard network viewership to follow along. (Since they didn't know beforehand that only a few people, probably hardcores, are watching it.)

This show really needed to be on cable though.

A lot of the budget saving/self-censorship makes some of the shots better by implying far worse.

It and the episode where his friend comes to town are absolutely the best episodes so far. More of this stuff and less of the weak monster of the week stuff that barely affects Zed and John.

[Phoenix Dark]

Agreed. My parents didn't seem to care much about it, however I have multiple friends who were really turned off by that shit. I think they would have given it a pass if it was further explored later...but instead the two characters go about their business and interact in later episodes as if nothing had happened.

That's on Benioff and Weiss. The director had said he didn't believe it was a rape scene, and I really got the impression it was later edited in a way that wasn't his vision. I really can't stand those dudes and constantly roll my eyes at what they're doing.

[toku]

Agreed. My parents didn't seem to care much about it, however I have multiple friends who were really turned off by that shit. I think they would have given it a pass if it was further explored later...but instead the two characters go about their business and interact in later episodes as if nothing had happened.

That's on Benioff and Weiss. The director had said he didn't believe it was a rape scene, and I really got the impression it was later edited in a way that wasn't his vision. I really can't stand those dudes and constantly roll my eyes at what they're doing.

lol book nerd

[Phoenix Dark]

I don't hate on the show because it's not a direct 1:1 adaption. I'm not a book purist, I just like good television. And alas does shit that just bugs me in that regard. It's not a bad show, it's good. I just feel like it could be a lot better.

[Madrun Badrun]

Bet the rapist demographic like him better for it. 

[toku]

Plus Jaime is supposed to go from your #1 most hated character to a guy you kind of can't help liking. Committing rape halfway through that process really doesn't help.

Probably the biggest thing it hurts. By time we hit that scene you're supposed to be on #teamjaimie or at the very least like him way more than Cersei.

[Phoenix Dark]

I don't even like using words like "supposed" since it's an adaption but at the same time...what purpose did that scene serve character wise? I'd imagine they wanted to reinforce that Jaime is still a grey character but in the process they threw all his progress into the bushes. Why? Stupid as fuck. I'm telling you, they really think the audience is distinguished mentally-challenged, and also are willing to do just about anything if it generates a juicy or shocking scene.

My parents barely know anyone's names outside of Khalessi and "The Dwarf" yet can follow each episode's plot pretty well. If they can anyone can. Trust the audience. You don't need a wack fight scene to entertain people... They're already entertained by the characters and environments.

[Cindi Mayweather]

The scene in the church is awful as a Jamie fan.

The Flash seems to be hitting its stride. And that crossover fucking rocked.

I love Agents of Shield! Joss Whedon

Going to watch Black Mirror!

[toku]

The scene in the church is awful as a Jamie fan.

The Flash seems to be hitting its stride. And that crossover fucking rocked.

I love Agents of Shield! Joss Whedon

Going to watch Black Mirror!

BM varies from episode to episode but "Fifteen Million Merits" and "The Entire History of You" were completely devastating to me. They're the last two episodes of season 1.

[Vizzys]

id say fifteen million merits is the most depressing one

[Cindi Mayweather]

Agents of Shield is totally my new Chuck: comes on Mondays, nerd show, nerd jokes, agent and spy shit, strong women who 

[Tasty]

As a DC fan, it's weird there are four decent-to-good DC shows on (Arrow, Flash, Gotham, Constantine) and the only show I actually watch with regularity is SHIELD.

Dat MCU/Whedon superstar tag team.

[Madrun Badrun]

I'm just glad I'm excited to watch new episodes where in the first season it felt like an obligation if I wanted the full cinematic universe experience. 

[Cindi Mayweather]

Fitz-Simmons relationship has me constantly dawwwing and now I'm being made of for it.   he called me a shipper fan girl.  I'M NOT A SHIPPER

[Tasty]

Not sure it's shipping if it's written into the show...

[Cindi Mayweather]

Fitz is so cute. What a man.

[Tasty]

They're both adorkable. I kinda don't like Simmons after what she's pulled though, but I'm sure I'll come around.

Grant's been the best change this season. What a smug fucker. Love him.

[Eel O'Brian]

Z Nation finale was awesome. That's how you do a season ending cliffhanger.

[toku]

Z Nation finale was awesome. That's how you do a season ending cliffhanger.

Loved it too and Fitz-Simmons has been great this season.

[Cindi Mayweather]

Ssshhh catching up no spoilers, eh?

[Tasty]

Ssshhh catching up no spoilers, eh?

Nothing I said is a spoiler if you've seen the first ep of this season.

[Cindi Mayweather]

I'm still on s1

[Tasty]

I'm still on s1

Ohhhhhhhhhh shit.

Yeah, we can't even talk about this until you've passed the 3/4 point.

[Cindi Mayweather]

Agents of Shield

No filler, and when you think it's filler it ends up connecting with the overall plot down the road

Show is better than Arrow

So far the only filler has been the asgardian stuff but even that's because of Norse mythology

[Mr. Gundam]

Agents of Shield

No filler, and when you think it's filler it ends up connecting with the overall plot down the road

Show is better than Arrow

So far the only filler has been the asgardian stuff but even that's because of Norse mythology

Get out of here. Need to talk about tonight's mid season finale.

[Yeti]

Agents of Shield

No filler, and when you think it's filler it ends up connecting with the overall plot down the road

Show is better than Arrow

So far the only filler has been the asgardian stuff but even that's because of Norse mythology

Get out of here. Need to talk about tonight's mid season finale.

Midseason finale

Long hiatus until second half of season 2 

Agent Carter during the break


Midseason finale spoilers, don't click if you haven't seen:

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Finally dropping the bomb they've been building up to all season

Trip 

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[cool breeze]

yeah. Agents of Shield spoilers

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definitely surprised something of that significance happened on the show.  also happy that Mack was saved.  he's one of the reasons season 2 is improved.

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I don't get why it's a like a four month break, even with the Agent Carter show.  iirc The Flash and other shows are only around a month.

speaking of which, The Flash's mid season finale was simultaneously awesome and

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practically the same thing as Arrow's first break.  evil version of the protagonist shows up and kicks his shit in.  then it's revealed evil-flash/evil-arrow is someone close to the protagonist.  but I think it's implied there's more comic book shit at play if reverse flash was beating himself up.

and I hope they don't drag out that amnesia/broodingfakeamnesia thing with the hobo.

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[Madrun Badrun]

yeah. Agents of Shield spoilers

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definitely surprised something of that significance happened on the show.  also happy that Mack was saved.  he's one of the reasons season 2 is improved.

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I don't get why it's a like a four month break, even with the Agent Carter show.  iirc The Flash and other shows are only around a month.

Shield was good.  Break could be to line up with Ultron. 

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There would be internet hell to pay if they killed off all the black characters in one episode.

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[Mr. Gundam]

yeah. Agents of Shield spoilers

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definitely surprised something of that significance happened on the show.  also happy that Mack was saved.  he's one of the reasons season 2 is improved.

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I don't get why it's a like a four month break, even with the Agent Carter show.  iirc The Flash and other shows are only around a month.

Shield was good.  Break could be to line up with Ultron. 

Probably that and also to ensure a continuous run of new episodes for the remainder of the season.