|
Cart posted:Just finishing up The Shield (god season 5 ending was brutal, can't wait to see the fallout) and I think I need a break from this type of show before starting on The Wire. I've just recently made my way through Chuck, and I've been a fan of Burn Notice since early on. Both shows are different but if you like lighthearted shows with a sense of humor and a cool attitude, both are very well. Burn Notice is more of a cool spy thriller with comedy elements thrown in, Chuck is made by the same guy who made "The O.C", but it takes the good elements of that and adds in better humor. It has the same sort of sexual tension that "The O.C." had and a good soundtrack without the soap operaish elements. If you have the time, try watching both.
|
#
?
Dec 31, 2008 05:40
|
|
|
|
| # ? Apr 23, 2024 21:38 |
|
|
Trophy Boner posted:Oh nevermind, you're rewatching it, not watching it for the first time. Was that for me? I am rewatching both, although I recently binged through Lost, and I'm just doing again, hopefully I can time it right so that I wrap up Season 4 on or about January 20th so I can seamlessly segue into Season 5 on the 21st. BTW, Rome won out.  THIRTEEN!!!
|
|
#
?
Dec 31, 2008 07:54
|
|
|
Veronica Mars S3 (only found I had this on this on dvd recently) Sons of Anarchy S1, Lost S4 - was working a night shift and tore through these in several nights (nothing happens over Xmas week). Next up: Chuck S2 Eli Stone S2
|
|
#
?
Dec 31, 2008 14:23
|
|
|
We are 1/2 way through Boston Legal next up: BSG S2
|
|
#
?
Dec 31, 2008 16:05
|
|
|
Just finished both season of Big Love which I enjoyed and am now looking forward to the 3rd season in a few weeks. Also watched the first season of Breaking Bad . Bryan Cranston makes that whole show, he's fantastic in it. Next up is both seasons of The Tudors
|
|
#
?
Dec 31, 2008 18:34
|
|
|
I finished the first four seasons of Entourage a while back and I finally have all the episodes of The Venture Brothers on my DVR to go back through although I think I've already seen every episode. However, the show that is my digital crack right now is The Wire. This might be one of the best shows ever put on TV. I mean I used to love the Sopranos when I still had HBO but The Wire is on a totally different level for me. I've gone through the first 4 seasons in a week and plan to finish the series as soon as possible although I know it's going to be depressing when it does actually end. I really want this show on Bluray as soon as possible.
|
|
#
?
Dec 31, 2008 18:55
|
|
|
Has there been a good SciFi show after BSG? Is anything on at the moment at all? (trying to lessen the shock of BSG ending soon)
|
|
#
?
Dec 31, 2008 20:31
|
|
|
I've been watching Curb Your Enthusiasm. I love it but each episode is so hard to watch due to its awkwardness.
|
|
#
?
Dec 31, 2008 20:49
|
|
|
I just finished Carnivale today, those bastards I demand a 3rd season.
|
|
#
?
Dec 31, 2008 21:48
|
|
|
Kane posted:Has there been a good SciFi show after BSG? Is anything on at the moment at all? (trying to lessen the shock of BSG ending soon) Let's see: Firefly Babylon 5 (I've only seen the first season, which sucked, but everyone else around here swears it gets better in Season Two) Dr. Who Sliders (Just the first two seasons) Farscape (Though I'm not sure how to get a copy, short of  )Futurama The X-Files The Twilight Zone (There's a marathon running right now) If you're looking for something close to BSG, go with Firefly or Babylon 5.
|
|
#
?
Dec 31, 2008 21:49
|
|
|
All those shows came before BSG
|
|
#
?
Dec 31, 2008 21:55
|
|
|
Mu Zeta posted:All those shows came before BSG Well, in that case, just Dr. Who. And you'll need to wait a year before new episodes air, because its on hiatus right now. Maybe also Caprica (if it ends up being any good) or Fables (if ABC picks up the show after the pilot and if it also ends up being any good).
|
|
#
?
Jan 1, 2009 00:16
|
|
|
I sat inside last Sunday eating leftover Christmas candy and watching 8 hours of Deadwood. I love that show and I love the word "cocksucker". Also, I didn't know they were making a Fables miniseries (or whatever). I hope they don't gently caress it up too badly, it's one of my favorite series. rangergirl fucked around with this message at 00:36 on Jan 1, 2009 |
|
#
?
Jan 1, 2009 00:33
|
|
|
e
4665c1074f50 Annabel Pee fucked around with this message at 14:53 on Sep 24, 2016 |
|
#
?
Jan 1, 2009 10:49
|
|
|
Generation Kill. God, it's depressing.
|
|
#
?
Jan 1, 2009 11:16
|
|
|
Doakes posted:Wire (Never seen) Yes. I'm guessing just season 1 though? You may want to save up for when you buy the others.
|
|
#
?
Jan 1, 2009 18:35
|
|
|
Mike Hock posted:However, the show that is my digital crack right now is The Wire. This might be one of the best shows ever put on TV. I mean I used to love the Sopranos when I still had HBO but The Wire is on a totally different level for me. I've gone through the first 4 seasons in a week and plan to finish the series as soon as possible although I know it's going to be depressing when it does actually end. I really want this show on Bluray as soon as possible. Same here. I'm toward the end of Season 2 right now, and it is one of the best tv shows I have ever watched. I'm a really big fan of crime dramas, and I'm so glad that I started watching this show. I also recently binged through most of Jericho and Weeds. I love winter break.  I am going to start watching 30 Rock whenever I finish with these shows.
|
|
#
?
Jan 1, 2009 19:09
|
|
|
Binging through House season one, going on season 2 of Queer as Folk, just got American Gothic and the short live "Invasion". I am psyched.
|
|
#
?
Jan 2, 2009 00:22
|
|
|
question about six feet under Earlier in the thread I mentioned I was plowing through it. The first season is fantastic, I was consumed by it's awesomeness. Now I'm watching the second season and I feel like I'm really starting to hate almost all the characters except for dave and the mother. Their story lines are too dramatic ( I know its a drama but season one was also funny!) for my tastes. I know the first season formula would get stale if overused but it was cool to see other characters. In my opinion Nate is just unlikeable, if he isn't crying then he's being a really unlikeable guy and I'm even surprised brenda puts up with this dude. Brenda sucks, I don't want to spoil it for anyone but if you watched it, she's not really likable either. Claire is just a dumb teenage girl ( I mean she does that well but I never did like her character). Special mention to Federico, even though he is homophobic I still like him, he's just a charming dude ( i always liked him in scrubs) and hardworking. I wish they'd give him more episodes and wrote in some respect for him, they treat him like poo poo. Saying all that, is season three any good or does it drift to the poo poo pit? I really don't want to spend much more money then I have to and I'm ok to just stop watching. The episodes have been a chore to get through this season.
|
|
#
?
Jan 2, 2009 02:07
|
|
|
^ I'm sure many people will tell you to watch the whole series. I myself quit at the end of Season 2 because I hated all the characters. Then a friend lent me Season 5 DVDs and it was worth it just to watch the last 5 or so episodes because they were great. I don't feel like I missed out on anything.Zealous Abattoir posted:Binging through House season one, going on season 2 of Queer as Folk, just got American Gothic and the short live "Invasion". Question: I'm about to watch Generation Kill soon and I know there's a lot of characters. Can I watch it like I did The Wire where I just watched the first few episodes not fully understanding everything and then eventually, it all clicks together? Or should I really put an effort to keep track of all the people?
|
|
#
?
Jan 2, 2009 03:20
|
|
|
Started watching Lost a couple of months back, got to about episode 15 of season one and just stopped. I started back up about a week ago and now I just have to watch the season 4 finale and I'm done. Don't know why I stopped watching in the first place but it sucked me in this time. I'm going to miss watching a ton of episodes a day.  I borrowed season 1 of The Wire from a friend after all the recs here and I watched one episode and I don't know if I can bring myself to watch anymore. I don't know what it is but I just didn't really like it, I might force myself to go through the season though because apparently it's really good, right?  I want to start watching Supernatural but I'm a huge wimp and I need someone to watch it with me.
|
|
#
?
Jan 2, 2009 05:18
|
|
|
Lost here, starting from the pilot tonight, hoping to be done with season 4 by the time season 5 begins. Really psyched  ChristianDB posted:question about six feet under Stick through with it. SFU is not even-handed, the middle bit can be dragging on for some people, but it's still hands down the best American Drama series there ever was. Season 3 isn't liked too much because of one character, but trust me, go through with it, and when the last episode of season 5 is over, you'll be incredibly glad you went through it (well, after crying your heart out)
|
|
#
?
Jan 2, 2009 05:32
|
|
|
roxanne posted:I borrowed season 1 of The Wire from a friend after all the recs here and I watched one episode and I don't know if I can bring myself to watch anymore. I don't know what it is but I just didn't really like it, I might force myself to go through the season though because apparently it's really good, right? I did this the first time I was going to watch The Wire and it was a big mistake. When I went back to try again I finished the first season and was mad at myself for postponing so long. Of course, now I'm doing the same thing with Season 2 (got 2 episodes in and then kinda forgot about it  )
|
|
#
?
Jan 2, 2009 05:33
|
|
|
Anorak Revolution posted:and when the last episode of season 5 is over, you'll be incredibly glad you went through it (well, after crying your heart out) The last 10 min of the finale is the best ever. It's worth watching the entire series if only for the finale. Even just hearing that song "Breathe Me" ...  Edit: Right after I posted this, I thought it sounded familiar. Turns out I've already said something similar in this very thread. Whoops. Pardot fucked around with this message at 09:02 on Jan 2, 2009 |
|
#
?
Jan 2, 2009 09:00
|
|
|
Just binged through the first four seasons of The Shield. I'm really impressed by it, especially how it never pulls it punches. Eagerly awaiting the fifth series to arrive at my door, but I probably need something a little lighter until then so I've grabbed the first 30 Rock DVD
|
|
#
?
Jan 2, 2009 10:56
|
|
|
No one's making SciFi anymore, huh. That sucks.
|
|
#
?
Jan 2, 2009 19:21
|
|
|
Kane posted:No one's making SciFi anymore, huh. That sucks.
|
|
#
?
Jan 2, 2009 19:26
|
|
|
Right now I'm binging my way through season 1 of The Shield. I've really been enjoying it overall, but it's definitely not as good as The Wire. I've got a birthday coming up in February and I'm hoping that I'll be able to get the complete series set of The Wire that was just recently released. I've only seen the first 3 seasons so far, but it's most definitely one of my favorite shows of all time and I look forward to watching it all from start to finish ASAP. Recently I've also binged on Smallville S1, Spaced, Heroes S2 and How I Met Your Mother S2 - current S4. My goals are to complete the following in a somewhat timely fashion: Friday Night Lights S1 John From Cincinatti S1 Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles S1 The Venture Brothers S2 Freakazoid S1 Carnivale S1 Veronica Mars S3 We'll see how fast I actually make it through all that stuff, but I'll give it a shot. I've actually got more stuff that I need to watch besides just those sets, but I figured I may as well start somewhere. Dayewalker fucked around with this message at 06:05 on Jan 5, 2009 |
|
#
?
Jan 2, 2009 20:05
|
|
|
incredible bear posted:I just rewatched all of Season 1 over the last week and drat was that some good television.
|
|
#
?
Jan 2, 2009 21:01
|
|
|
Yer Burnt posted:I'm about to watch Generation Kill soon and I know there's a lot of characters. Can I watch it like I did The Wire where I just watched the first few episodes not fully understanding everything and then eventually, it all clicks together? Or should I really put an effort to keep track of all the people?
|
|
#
?
Jan 2, 2009 21:53
|
|
|
roxanne posted:I borrowed season 1 of The Wire from a friend after all the recs here and I watched one episode and I don't know if I can bring myself to watch anymore. I don't know what it is but I just didn't really like it, I might force myself to go through the season though because apparently it's really good, right? My problem with The Wire was that there were so many people and I felt like unless I had my eyes glued to the TV while watching it I couldn't keep up. I usually watch shows while playing video games or browsing the internet. So I ended up loading up HBO's episode guide and reading the recap after watching each episode so I made sure I understood everything that happened every hour. That helped me get into the show more. I think a lot of people have the same problem you're feeling in the first few episodes of the show. But really, stick with it, it keeps getting better.
|
|
#
?
Jan 2, 2009 22:36
|
|
|
Jeeves and Wooster. I picked up on a lark from B&N, and am now three quarters of the way through the series. And all this while reading some of the books at the same time. If I don't watch myself, I start sounding like something out of a bad Fitzgerald novel. And House, moreso than usual. With bits of Blackadder thrown in. (It's sad...I think, that three completely seperate binges all have the commonality of Hugh Laurie in them, but I'm watching them for three completely different reasons.)
|
|
#
?
Jan 2, 2009 22:57
|
|
|
Just bought season 3 of Buffy so I'm going to watch the first three seasons over the course of a few weeks. Haven't watched this show in a long time so it should be fun. I'll probably do the same thing with Stargate Atlantis. I don't know if I'll like it as much as SG-1 but I bought the first two seasons for $15 each so I could probably do worse, right? 
|
|
#
?
Jan 3, 2009 04:31
|
|
|
Because of the horrible holiday black hole where nothing remotely new airs, I decided to check out Always Sunny in Philadelphia. Pretty drat good show.
|
|
#
?
Jan 3, 2009 05:08
|
|
|
Babylon 5. I've been burning through the first couple of seasons on Hulu, watching 1-2 episodes a day. I only watched it occasionally when it first aired, so I didn't really get the full effect. I think already knowing the overall plot has actually improved my enjoyment of the show, since I think I would have missed a lot of cool moments otherwise. I might try watching Twin Peaks or Heroes after this, but I'm not sure. Lately I've had the urge to watch a Star Trek series. I guess I'll give Voyager or Enterprise another shot at some point.
|
|
#
?
Jan 3, 2009 05:36
|
|
|
Been watching Spaced and Coupling with a new lady friend. She's loved both so far. I'm going to start on Mad Men pretty soon.
|
|
#
?
Jan 3, 2009 06:04
|
|
|
NotInventedHere posted:Babylon 5. I've been burning through the first couple of seasons on Hulu, watching 1-2 episodes a day. I only watched it occasionally when it first aired, so I didn't really get the full effect. I think already knowing the overall plot has actually improved my enjoyment of the show, since I think I would have missed a lot of cool moments otherwise. Yeah, the first season especially is much better when you get to see all the foreshadowing and buildup.
|
|
#
?
Jan 3, 2009 06:20
|
|
|
...back in June I posted:...wife and I went through Arrested Development in a few weeks and loved it...now working through The Sopranos...after that the next series on our plate will be The Wire... It took me a little longer to get to but I just finished The Wire this evening. I found that it started slow and had no immediate hook for me but it didn't take me long to realize how great this series was. I would like to rewatch it again soon. I was late getting onto The Wire because the wife and I went through Weeds and Entourage. We enjoyed both shows and look forward to their return in the new year, but Entourage was a lot better than we expected. Weeds was a good watch, I got a little frustrated with the drama surrounding Nancy at the end of the last season but Doug and Andy made up for any shortcomings. We also started watching Six Feet Under and are nearly done season one. We have kind of fallen out of the show in the last few weeks but we just need to watch a few episodes back-to-back in order to jump back into the show. Since Six Feet Under is a little heavy for Sunday afternoon watching we began rewatching Arrested Development and laugh harder than we did the first time around. With The Wire done my personal watch list will be Generation Kill and Band of Brothers. I would also like to go through Firefly again but I will see how things look in a few months. EDIT: Perhaps I should add The Shield to my list because I have seen it mentioned a lot here.
|
|
#
?
Jan 4, 2009 04:09
|
|
|
I recently picked up Mad Men season 1 on Blu-Ray so I've been watching that. The only thing is that the show is so intense that I have to limit myself to just one or maybe two episodes a night.
|
|
#
?
Jan 4, 2009 04:52
|
|
|
|
| # ? Apr 23, 2024 21:38 |
|
|
JustV posted:Let's see: Farscape is readily available in Australia over at Ezydvd. I'm sure you'll be able to find a copy where ever you/he live/s. Ezydvd does ship overseas if worse comes to worse. I have been attempting to watch Babylon 5, but I only purchased Season 1 and so far have been unable to get past the second dvd. I guess it's just not my bag, which is a shame as I love most SciFis that other fans seem to love along side it. I would attempt to get Farscape if i was in your shoes, as good as Firefly is. It doesn't have an end, and it leaves you wanting. Don't punish yourself with a series that sets up a few story lines you will be looking forward to, and then ends out of the blue. Farscape while not as down to earth as Firefly, is a great watch that is worth checking out.
|
|
#
?
Jan 4, 2009 05:29
|
|