Author Topic: The TV shows you've seen recently thread. (Read 2087147 times)

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #5040 on:** April 07, 2012, 01:07:17 PM »

Quote from: Stringer Bell on April 07, 2012, 12:26:55 PM

cajole is the kiss of death. if he likes it, sure enough, it will be canceled by the end of the season and everyone will rave about it 2 years later

you're horrible at advertising, cajole

Actually shows get cancelled after I take his advice and get ready to watch it. I'm currently waiting for Justified and The League to die

Dunno if I can watch a show with Goggins in it. Fucking Shane

:'(

Beezy · « **Reply #5041 on:** April 07, 2012, 01:15:31 PM »

Quote from: Flannel Boy on April 07, 2012, 12:31:12 PM

Quote from: Beezy on April 07, 2012, 12:25:57 PM
People always notice Cajole's recommendations late. They're always great though.

I think I'll start watching the Shield by 2015.

Same here. Or whenever netflix finally gets it.

Himu · « **Reply #5042 on:** April 07, 2012, 01:24:54 PM »

Is anyone willing to share their hbo go account

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #5043 on:** April 07, 2012, 01:30:05 PM »

Rome's first season is great but the second is rather mixed. It takes more historical libertities as it focuses on side stories for the non-historical main characters. And of course the pacing problems hurt it; the writers knew the show would be cancelled so they sped through a bunch of events

Beezy · « **Reply #5044 on:** April 07, 2012, 03:01:58 PM »

I've been watching The Pacific on HBO Go these past few days. I'd love to see how they film the battle scenes in these war shows and movies. It might be better than Band of Brothers in that aspect.

HBO has so much good shit that I haven't seen yet. I'm not sure what I'll start next after this. Maybe a shorter, less serious show like Curb.

fistfulofmetal · « **Reply #5045 on:** April 07, 2012, 03:12:26 PM »

Quote from: Stringer Bell on April 07, 2012, 01:24:54 PM

Is anyone willing to share their hbo go account

paypal me $10 a week and i will

Momo · « **Reply #5046 on:** April 07, 2012, 03:54:57 PM »

Randomly missing Sarah Connor Chronicles now. Only for Summer Glau

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #5047 on:** April 08, 2012, 09:36:29 AM »

Got caught up on Once Upon a Time, it was pretty good. Fairy tale stuff, plus a non-stop 18 episode bitch-out between the good bitch and the evil bitch.

Bitchfaces all up in this bitch!

Momo · « **Reply #5048 on:** April 08, 2012, 12:22:14 PM »

Mr. Gold is totally the highlight of that show

Olivia Wilde Homo · « **Reply #5049 on:** April 08, 2012, 08:47:17 PM »

I just about finished the first season of Justified this weekend. How come nobody told me about how good this show was?

etiolate · « **Reply #5050 on:** April 08, 2012, 08:50:17 PM »

You people

...yoooou people

fistfulofmetal · « **Reply #5051 on:** April 08, 2012, 08:51:42 PM »

i watched Justified when it first started but felt it was too stand-alone for my taste. does it eventually get more serialized? i mean with some kind of major plot thread driving the season?

etiolate · « **Reply #5052 on:** April 08, 2012, 09:16:33 PM »

Yeah, there's ongoing plots.

brawndolicious · « **Reply #5053 on:** April 08, 2012, 09:49:11 PM »

I don't know if anybody else watches it but the second season of The Borgias premieres tonight. You can see the premiere for free on Showtime's site. If you like period shows that are about political/religious rivalries and backstabbing, then you will love this show.

Quote from: fistfulofmetal on April 08, 2012, 08:51:42 PM

i watched Justified when it first started but felt it was too stand-alone for my taste. does it eventually get more serialized? i mean with some kind of major plot thread driving the season?

Yes, very much so. The show has some mini arcs that are contained into one episode but the season long plots absolutely deliver a huge payoff.

The current season is about to end on Tuesday so it's a good time to marathon through it.

Himu · « **Reply #5054 on:** April 08, 2012, 10:18:37 PM »

Eastbound and down

chronovore · « **Reply #5055 on:** April 09, 2012, 10:15:33 AM »

My sister likes The Celebrity Apprentice. I saw the first three episodes with her in February, and then the most recent episode last night.

This show is a good way to realize that celebrities are just as messed up as the rest of us, if not more messed up. Except for Penn Gillette, who is like some kind of geek god. Dee Snider was surprisingly cool, but he fell on his sword while I was gone. Lou Ferrigno is a collection of neuroses held together by nervous twitches. They lost Adam Carrolla right after I left, apparently, and he was the funniest thing the show, with Trump's hair taking a distant second.

It's also great fun to watch Ivanka Trump's voice lessons pay off as she's annunciating her words. The woman has a mouth most facile.

Anyway, it has been strange to see how much less civil the discourse has become between everyone in the month I have been gone. Then again, since this is "reality TV," that balance could all be in the editing room.

FlameofCallandorReturns · « **Reply #5056 on:** April 09, 2012, 12:37:25 PM »

Quote from: chronovore on April 09, 2012, 10:15:33 AM

My sister likes The Celebrity Apprentice. I saw the first three episodes with her in February, and then the most recent episode last night.

This show is a good way to realize that celebrities are just as messed up as the rest of us, if not more messed up. Except for Penn Gillette, who is like some kind of geek god.

You know he's a pretty big libertarian... He's probably worthless scum.

FlameofCallandorReturns · « **Reply #5057 on:** April 09, 2012, 12:37:46 PM »

Started watching Battlestar Galactica. Does the acting get any better?

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #5058 on:** April 09, 2012, 12:52:05 PM »

Certain actors are very good. Certain actors are not so great. It doesn't change much noticeably over the course of the show's run although especially for what is typical of television sci-fi I think its fine for the most part.

cool breeze · « **Reply #5059 on:** April 09, 2012, 12:58:22 PM »

I watched the miniseries and the acting was actually better than I'd expect for a sci-fi channel show. The drunk camera was more annoying.

I want to start the series proper after Lost.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #5060 on:** April 09, 2012, 01:00:54 PM »

Quote from: Linkzg on April 09, 2012, 12:58:22 PM

I watched the miniseries and the acting was actually better than I'd expect for a sci-fi channel show. The drunk camera was more annoying.

I want to start the series proper after Lost.

It definitely has some strong quality actors. Actors who typically aren't in sci-fi stuff. There are also some lemons. Lost and BSG are similar in my brain for many reasons. Both quality shows that suffered a bit from make it up as you go along syndrome.

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #5061 on:** April 09, 2012, 01:36:00 PM »

They were always linked for me, too, Stoney. Ensemble cast sci-fi with mythos that fell apart by the end, but at their best helped push the boundaries of what TV could do. Also both have fantastic music (BSG's is better, though).

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #5062 on:** April 09, 2012, 01:43:01 PM »

I want to start it but can't find the prologue ep or whatever it's called. The very first season of the show starts off after that, so you don't know wtf is going on

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #5063 on:** April 09, 2012, 01:45:14 PM »

you mean the miniseries? that's weird

cool breeze · « **Reply #5064 on:** April 09, 2012, 01:46:27 PM »

everything is on netflix. the prologue is just called the miniseries, listed as episodes 1 and 2 of the first season.

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #5065 on:** April 09, 2012, 01:48:51 PM »

jarosh mentioned that he thinks the episodes on netflix are the syndicated episodes. which is really fucking weird. i tried to google to confirm, but i couldn't find out 100%. i think he's right though.

Himu · « **Reply #5066 on:** April 09, 2012, 01:50:55 PM »

I think all 4 seasons of BSG are great. I mean, I understand the complaints, but I still enjoyed about every fucking episode except for maybe Scar.

Comparing it to Lost isn't fair, imo.

Also the worst thing about BSG is the cinematography. It is atrocious.

cool breeze · « **Reply #5067 on:** April 09, 2012, 01:54:31 PM »

Quote from: CajoleJuice on April 09, 2012, 01:48:51 PM

jarosh mentioned that he thinks the episodes on netflix are the syndicated episodes. which is really fucking weird. i tried to google to confirm, but i couldn't find out 100%. i think he's right though.

what's the difference?

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #5068 on:** April 09, 2012, 01:56:11 PM »

Quote from: Linkzg on April 09, 2012, 01:54:31 PM

Quote from: CajoleJuice on April 09, 2012, 01:48:51 PM
jarosh mentioned that he thinks the episodes on netflix are the syndicated episodes. which is really fucking weird. i tried to google to confirm, but i couldn't find out 100%. i think he's right though.

what's the difference?

syndicated episodes are shorter

cool breeze · « **Reply #5069 on:** April 09, 2012, 01:58:12 PM »

episodes on netflix seem to be around 44 minutes and that's normal for hour slot shows, unless it was longer when it first aired.

FlameofCallandorReturns · « **Reply #5070 on:** April 09, 2012, 02:07:36 PM »

Boomer is a terrible actress. I hope she dies.

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #5071 on:** April 09, 2012, 11:46:43 PM »

Well.....

BlueTsunami · « **Reply #5072 on:** April 10, 2012, 12:34:57 AM »

How's Northern Exposure? Never watched it before and it somehow came into my purview recently.

Owl-faced Wizard · « **Reply #5073 on:** April 10, 2012, 12:40:30 AM »

I liked it when I saw it (when it first came on - a very long time ago). Has a cool vibe. Janine Turner went crazy though.

Anybody watching Adventure Time? I really like that television show. Am pretty jazzed about the new season. Watch it!

etiolate · « **Reply #5074 on:** April 10, 2012, 01:27:56 AM »

I recall liking Northern Exposure. Also recall liking Picket Fences. Not sure how they'd hold up now.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #5075 on:** April 10, 2012, 01:30:54 AM »

Quote from: Stringer Bell on April 09, 2012, 01:50:55 PM

I think all 4 seasons of BSG are great. I mean, I understand the complaints, but I still enjoyed about every fucking episode except for maybe Scar.

Comparing it to Lost isn't fair, imo.

Also the worst thing about BSG is the cinematography. It is atrocious.

The main thing that hurt both shows was simply the need to fill out elongated seasons that the networks required of them. I think they were both great shows for the medium of tv. Like Cajole said I think they both help expand the reach of what a tv show could be especially for American tv escapist drama.

Momo · « **Reply #5076 on:** April 10, 2012, 01:31:54 AM »

The Client List with Jeniffer Love any good?

Dickie Dee · « **Reply #5077 on:** April 10, 2012, 03:09:04 AM »

Quote from: BlueTsunami on April 10, 2012, 12:34:57 AM

How's Northern Exposure? Never watched it before and it somehow came into my purview recently.

The best thing on TV while it was airing, though TV's come a looooonng way since, can't say how it would hold up to a new viewer.

Also, Janine Turner being a Palinite wingnut broke my heart :'( . She was my biggest childhood crush.

Dickie Dee · « **Reply #5078 on:** April 10, 2012, 03:14:51 AM »

Quote from: Stoney Mason on April 10, 2012, 01:30:54 AM

Quote from: Stringer Bell on April 09, 2012, 01:50:55 PM
I think all 4 seasons of BSG are great. I mean, I understand the complaints, but I still enjoyed about every fucking episode except for maybe Scar.

Comparing it to Lost isn't fair, imo.

Also the worst thing about BSG is the cinematography. It is atrocious.

The main thing that hurt both shows was simply the need to fill out elongated seasons that the networks required of them. I think they were both great shows for the medium of tv. Like Cajole said I think they both help expand the reach of what a tv show could be especially for American tv escapist drama.

I had the best ride I think I'll ever have watching Lost as it aired but still unsure how to recommend it to a new viewer.

When they nailed down their end date they really should have brought in an experienced scifi/fantasy writer to help shore up the mythos. They got 80% there but man, that last 20%...

ZephyrFate · « **Reply #5079 on:** April 10, 2012, 04:39:56 AM »

I loved Northern Exposure. It's dated as hell now though.

etiolate · « **Reply #5080 on:** April 10, 2012, 04:47:05 AM »

I loved Mad About You and saw it on past-midnight TV the other night. I immediatly thought "wow 90s TV was full of harmless little problems, wheres the drug lords and backstabbing?"

Mupepe · « **Reply #5081 on:** April 10, 2012, 10:31:14 AM »

I started watching The Drew Carey show. I used to watch it all the time in middle school/high school. It's still so damn funny. I'm only a few episodes into the first season but it's really great.

chronovore · « **Reply #5082 on:** April 11, 2012, 02:25:45 AM »

Quote from: ZephyrFate on April 10, 2012, 04:39:56 AM

I loved Northern Exposure. It's dated as hell now though.

I never got past the idea that it was "Twin Peaks Lite."

etiolate · « **Reply #5083 on:** April 11, 2012, 04:24:38 AM »

Justified season finale was real good.

Momo · « **Reply #5084 on:** April 11, 2012, 04:38:05 AM »

NO SPOILING

brawndolicious · « **Reply #5085 on:** April 11, 2012, 04:53:27 AM »

I was busy, I missed the Justified finale tonight. I'm going to watch it tomorrow night at the earliest, hopefully I avoid the spoilers before then.

benjipwns · « **Reply #5086 on:** April 11, 2012, 07:53:40 AM »

Justified oh yeaaaahhh

spoiler (click to show/hide)

Ava has become brutal over the course of this season. I like the touch of how Raylan basically doesn't talk to her anymore.

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spoiler (click to show/hide)

Awwww shit, it's a piggy bank!

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spoiler (click to show/hide)

"I disarmed him."

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Also,

Quote from: chronovore on April 09, 2012, 10:15:33 AM

It's also great fun to watch Ivanka Trump's voice lessons pay off as she's annunciating her words. The woman has a mouth most facile.

Probably

http://i.imgur.com/j8huk.jpg

My favorite part of the last episode was when Aubrey was talking about how she needed to stand up to Arsenio Hall to be an example for her anti-bullying charity.

Okay, second favorite. Top favorite was "YOU AHH LUCK YERR NAHT A MAN OR I WUD POOT YOU THRU THA WOLL"

Momo · « **Reply #5087 on:** April 11, 2012, 01:28:47 PM »

oh dear lord Justified

Beezy · « **Reply #5088 on:** April 11, 2012, 02:04:12 PM »

Quote from: Spencer on April 11, 2012, 01:50:23 PM

New Girl is starting to be annoying in that every episode seems to be Jess over reacting to something. Still funny tho

Winston is becoming the most interesting character

Is that drinking game an actual game? Has anyone made it into one yet?

ZephyrFate · « **Reply #5089 on:** April 11, 2012, 02:57:34 PM »

Quote from: Spencer on April 11, 2012, 01:50:23 PM

New Girl is starting to be annoying in that every episode seems to be Jess over reacting to something. Still funny tho

Winston is becoming the most interesting character

I disagree, I feel the show is becoming funnier and funnier along with Jess. It's no Happy Endings, but damn if it's not getting there.

"It's Darwin's jungle, where good people do weird things to each other."

FlameofCallandorReturns · « **Reply #5090 on:** April 11, 2012, 02:59:48 PM »

Tried to watch Merlin while on my bike yesterday. That show is complete garbage. I actually got off my bike and gave up my workout just to stop the episode.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #5091 on:** April 11, 2012, 03:02:05 PM »

The Merlin miniseries with Sam Neil was amazing. Haven't seen the new show

Momo · « **Reply #5092 on:** April 11, 2012, 03:12:02 PM »

Quote from: FlameofCallandorReturns on April 11, 2012, 02:59:48 PM

Tried to watch Merlin while on my bike yesterday. That show is complete garbage. I actually got off my bike and gave up my workout just to stop the episode.

I spent two seasons passively watching and wishing for the best actor on the show to die (Uther), gave up on that show really early.

Beezy · « **Reply #5093 on:** April 11, 2012, 05:03:50 PM »

Quote from: ZephyrFate on April 11, 2012, 02:57:34 PM

It's no Happy Endings

ZephyrFate · « **Reply #5094 on:** April 11, 2012, 05:04:31 PM »

Quote from: Beezy on April 11, 2012, 05:03:50 PM

Quote from: ZephyrFate on April 11, 2012, 02:57:34 PM
It's no Happy Endings

BlueTsunami · « **Reply #5095 on:** April 12, 2012, 06:35:17 PM »

Going through The Wire again, on Season 1. Gotta love episode 5 season 1 "The Pager". The way they handle the call exchanges at the end of the episode, what it pertains to and seeing the unmanned unit getting the numbers but not being able to capture whats being said. The tone is perfect.

ZephyrFate · « **Reply #5096 on:** April 12, 2012, 06:44:33 PM »

suburgatory was hilarious last night. Seeing Randy from The Wire eat ice cream in a sexual way and getting a white girl to taste his manilla was hiiiiiiiiiiiiilarious.

it was dirtier than game of thrones' sex scenes last week

FlameofCallandorReturns · « **Reply #5097 on:** April 12, 2012, 07:21:21 PM »

I need a recommendation for a good hour long show that is on netflix instant watch. Something I can watch while I am on my stationary bike. I'm watching BSG with the GF so it can't be that.

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #5098 on:** April 12, 2012, 07:47:10 PM »

Doctor Who

FlameofCallandorReturns · « **Reply #5099 on:** April 12, 2012, 07:58:50 PM »

No thanks. Watched a few episodes with a friend awhile back. Wasn't really digging it.
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