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CaptainHollywood posted:But season 5 is the best season. Yea that's what I heard, and the reason I decided to get caught up quickly. I will say this, season 5 ends much stronger than it starts. CTU breaches / escapes, Kim Bauer, Lynn McGill, the whole hostage situation at the airport ... season 5 was pretty lovely until we find out President Logan is involved
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Donny Brook posted:I think you could probably say the same thing for the hated season 6. It's over the top and ridiculous, but I always looked at 24 that way. Go ahead. Nuke Valencia. Take that Magio Mountain! I think nobody really had a problem with the suitcase nuke going off or thought that was too "over the top". It was gutsy and loving awesome for the story. Season 6 just peaked to early with the nuke and went on a slow but steady decline until the Fayed showdown. Then it came up with "Ooooodrey" and the Chinese and jumped off a loving cliff, at what, hour 16? Can't remember. I still can't bring myself to rewatch season 6 and I doubt I ever will.
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CloseFriend posted:So I just finished the third series of Doctor Who last night. I cannot believe that season. Based on Rose Tyler and what I've seen of Donna Noble, I think Martha Jones was the best sidekick ever. I'm almost sad she and Captain Jack were only both regulars for the time of the last story arc since I thought both were badasses. Donna Noble as a companion will surprise you as a companion. Most of us dislike how Martha Jones ended up because she could have been an awesome companion, but was reduced to puppy-dog, unrequited romance crap. quote:I was seriously blown away by the Master's arc. I thought John Simm's performance was awesome, just the right mix of the corny original run and the new life the producers are trying to breathe into this series. I loved all the plot twists, and I just couldn't believe how well all the loose ends got tied up and everything reached a conclusion. Watch out for bringing this opinion into the Doctor Who thread  There are few fans of how Last of the Time Lords ended (read: Floating Jesus moment).
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Kaiju posted:I actually thought the last couple of seasons of Six Feet Under undermined the first couple which were complete standout television. Some of the best TV drama I've ever seen. It got so far fetched in the end, but my wife and I jonesed for it between seasons and the final episode, particularly the genius montage at the end brought a tear to my eye. I just burnt through it again and you're right, but I did like the addition of George and I really felt sorry for him, plus him crying over Ruth's body at the end was just heartbreaking  George ALMOST made up for Claire's art school and Brenda's apartment. Although in the end, I have to say I hated most of the characters, plus the line where Ruth says to Brenda "He never was able to love you the way you needed" or something, made me hate Ruth so drat much, I mean..jesus christ, that was cold and Brenda was a huge bitch. /rant. But yeah, season 4 was HORRIBLE but the ending made up for it.
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Finished season 1 of Damages last night, and wow, I was very impressed. Just when I was worried that it was becoming a bit predictable, they go ahead and throw a spanner in the works when Fiske killed himself. And I thought it was pretty obvious that they were going to make out that Patty was the bad girl and involved in some way, but they seemed to make her out as the good guy towards the end, but then BAM, that twist right at the end. Loved it. What type of spelling is 'Hewes', though? jesus. Can't wait for season 2.
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Echoing the sentiments for Damages - I started yesterday night and had to stop after 7 episodes in at 5:30 a.m. Did not read the spoiler two posts up, though. The end of each episode caught me off guard, I could hardly believe that another 45 minutes had just passed. The writing so far is incredibly tight with little to no fluff. I'll most likely finish it tonight.
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I just got done blitzing through It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia over the Christmas break. I cannot get over how great this show is, and I can't wait to see more. Keep in mind, I just got off of finishing Arrested Development, so the idea of a show without a single morally-grounded character was astounding to me.
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The Duke posted:Just started Nip/Tuck and got through season 1 in like two days, and now I'm moving on to season 2. The show seems pretty good so far but I've heard it goes ridiculously off the rails in later seasons. This is probably the biggest understatement in the history of television.
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sportsgenius86 posted:This is probably the biggest understatement in the history of television. I have to concur. It's more unrealistic than most Sci-Fi shows. If you watch up to the end of Season 3 just know while there is no moment in the show "worse" than that, it does get crazier.
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I've just finished seasons 1&2 of The Wire and seasons 1&2 of Trailer Park Boys. I have to say that the second season of The Wire was a bit disappointing, but Trailer Park Boys is hilarious. My favorite character is Bubbles, and the chemistry between Ricky and Julian is off the charts. All the characters are reasonably believable, and have many dimensions (even shirtless Randy). Registering here and finding out abooot it was well worth my 9.95.
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DJ BK posted:I've just finished seasons 1&2 of The Wire and seasons 1&2 of Trailer Park Boys. I have to say that the second season of The Wire was a bit disappointing, but Trailer Park Boys is hilarious. My favorite character is Bubbles, and the chemistry between Ricky and Julian is off the charts. All the characters are reasonably believable, and have many dimensions (even shirtless Randy). Registering here and finding out abooot it was well worth my 9.95. I haven't seen Trailer Park Boys, but there's a character named Bubbles in it, too? Interesting coincedence that both of the shows you mentioned have one. Season two of The Wire was my second-to-least favorite (after season five). I just didn't care much about the drama at the docks. Seasons three and especially four are WELL worth watching (season four is probably the best season of any television show ever, as a few other people in this thread have mentioned), so don't blow off the series just because you were let down by season two. I'm currently about halfway through season one of How I Met Your Mother. So far I fail to see why so many goons like it, it just seems like another sitcom. The Thanksgiving episode was so loving cliche I almost gave up on the series right there. And I loving hate laugh tracks, especially when the show isn't funny. Someone tell me when (if?) it gets better?
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Rapsey posted:I didn't like S2 of The Wire that much the first time I watched it. loving loved it the second time though. I didn't like it much the first time either. I thought 1, 3 & 4 were considerably better, but I'll have to watch it again I guess.
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Just bought the entirety of the UK Office (inc. Xmas specials) and the first season of Six Feet Under - no work for two days makes me happy.
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Astroturf Neckbeard posted:I'm currently about halfway through season one of How I Met Your Mother. So far I fail to see why so many goons like it, it just seems like another sitcom. The Thanksgiving episode was so loving cliche I almost gave up on the series right there. And I loving hate laugh tracks, especially when the show isn't funny. Someone tell me when (if?) it gets better? If you don't like it from the very beginning you will never like it (and probably aren't human).
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I don't know, I wasn't the biggest fan of the first season of HIMYM the first time I saw it. It wasn't until season 2 where I fell in love, what with episodes like "Slap Bet" and "Showdown." Now when I rewatch season 1 though I like it a lot, strangely enough. It's the only laugh track sitcom I'd ever recommend, but I do so wholeheartedly.
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Trophy Boner posted:If you don't like it from the very beginning you will never like it (and probably aren't human). I didn't really like it in the beginning but found it picked up part way through Season 2 and now I love it. I've just begun to enjoy Nip/Tuck. I found it really depressing at first but now I just don't take it seriously at all and I'm starting to like it. It's just something to watch till I find something better I guess. I need to find some new shows to fall in love with
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Astroturf Neckbeard posted:
I saw the first two episodes several years ago and thought it was cliche and boring, so I gave up. One bored night I decided to give it another chance and proceeded to finish every episode in the next week. Love the show If you're still unsatisfied after the whole first season, then I would recommend you just move unto something else though.
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Just ordered the complete West Wing (realizing that a Blu-ray edition isn't going to be made any time soon) in lieu of the inauguration and new presidential period: It's measly 50 quid on Amazon.co.uk.
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Yeah that's the thing with TV shows, some you just don't "get". I loved HIMYM from Episode 1, "Big Bang Theory" simply rocks and I enjoy "My name is Earl", and I quite like 30Rock. Subsequently people tried to introduce me to "Seinfeld", which I just don't think is funny, but far worse for me is "Curb your enthusiasm". Most people think that's weird that I don't get it but I guess it really comes down to tiny factors that make or break a show for you. Take Barney from HIMYM and his high-fives. You either love it and laugh like mad or you think it's just plain corny. fakeedit: I just burned through season 1 of Smallville, 21 episodes in 5 nights, and I only started at 9 pm each night. I think I have developed a serious TV-series addiction lately. I aalready ordered season 2+3 from amazon a minute ago. Yes it's cheesy but I bought season one for a tenner and it kinda grew on me.
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Hopper posted:fakeedit: I just burned through season 1 of Smallville, 21 episodes in 5 nights, and I only started at 9 pm each night. I think I have developed a serious TV-series addiction lately. I aalready ordered season 2+3 from amazon a minute ago. Yes it's cheesy but I bought season one for a tenner and it kinda grew on me.
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Hopper posted:Yeah that's the thing with TV shows, some you just don't "get". Yep, except I didn't much care for "My name is Earl". HIMYM has likable characters that have great chemistry together. A lot of people like Big Bang Theory because they can relate to the nerdiness of the characters at least in some way. There has to be at least one sticking point that the show builds on. Both Seinfeld and CYE are over the top, but you can still relate to both shows quite a bit... which to me makes both very appealing. Also the mixture of subtle with not so subtle humor. I think both are great, but I can see how some people might hate them
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DJ BK posted:I've just finished seasons 1&2 of The Wire and seasons 1&2 of Trailer Park Boys. I have to say that the second season of The Wire was a bit disappointing, but Trailer Park Boys is hilarious. My favorite character is Bubbles, and the chemistry between Ricky and Julian is off the charts. All the characters are reasonably believable, and have many dimensions (even shirtless Randy). Registering here and finding out abooot it was well worth my 9.95. I think a lot of people are initially disappointed with Season 2 of The Wire, because it moves away from the whole awesome Barksdale storyline, but overall it's definitely one of the strongest seasons (and there are threads from S2 which definitely become important later on in the other storylines). My friends and I have a running joke where we riff off of scenes from TPB/The Wire with the two Bubbles characters transposed (which is easier than you might expect, e.g. both characters use shopping carts for money-making purposes). And Randy is an awesome character for reasons I can't quite put my finger on, especially in later seasons.
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Currently about halfway through S3 of the new Doctor Who (the last episode I watched was The Lazarus Experiment). The David Tennant stuff is okay, though I don't think it holds a candle to the Christopher Eccleston season. Also have watched the first few episodes of Torchwood, which is okay, though (like a lot of the Tennant Dr. Who episodes), it's more something I don't mind having on in the background while I'm puttering around the house, and not something I'm actively transfixed by. My friend tells me it gets a lot better near the end of the season, so I'll stick with it for that long at least. HIMYM is a cute show -- Alyson Hannigan is great and I like Neil Patrick Harris, but the laugh track kind of kills it for me and it's not something I can see myself binging on. I think I got about halfway through the first season a while ago. Also I have been working my way through "I, Claudius", which (if you can get past the (relative) lack of bewbs and gore) in my opinion blows HBO's "Rome" out of the water.
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Astroturf Neckbeard posted:I haven't seen Trailer Park Boys, but there's a character named Bubbles in it, too? Interesting coincedence that both of the shows you mentioned have one. Trailer Park Boys' Bubbles is the man though.  I've met Mike Smith a couple of times at bar events and he's goddamn awesome too, nicest guy.
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All right, guess I'll finish up season one of HIMYM and then decide if I want to stick with it. I posted before about having finished Six Feet Under, and not enjoying the majority of the series. But I've been catching myself thinking about the show a lot lately, for no real reason. It stuck with me, and I'm oddly enjoying it a lot more in retrospect. I may re-watch the show someday if I can find the time.
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Cart posted:Trailer Park Boys' Bubbles is the man though. *Imagines your quote as read by Bubbles* Hell yeah, I'm drinking rum and coke and watching season 3 tonight. Those three guys are fantastic. Cheers!
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Well, due to many a goon recommendation here and there, and despite my distaste towards Andy Dick, I picked up NewsRadio, the whole goddamn thing, at Best Buy for $50. And now, about 4 episodes into season four, I don't ever want it to end. I'm absolutely dreading season five, because Phil Hartman is the heart and soul of that show, and I'm gonna end up bawling like a baby at the first episode without him. Aside from that, it's probably one of my top five TV shows, along with AD, HYMIM, House, and Big Bang Theory. I have a soft spot for laugh track sitcoms, and this is definitely one of the best. I'm hoping that I might get to Sports Night soon, if I can find it again. Also, when I'm done with NewsRadio, because of my exercise schedule being solely based on watching two episodes of *Thirty Minute Show*, I'm going to end up going through Arrested Development for a third time. That show is amazing.
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I finished season 3 of Trailer Park Boys last night. I finished it with a fifth of bacardi, and I was almost moved to tears when my favorite character got to play Closer To The Heart on guitar with Alex Lifeson. This show keeps getting better and better.
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Well now I'm watching Season 2 of 24. I forgot what an unbelievably stupid loving moron Kim Bauer is. The writers just did not try with her at all. How the hell are you going to go to jail for abusing a kid who has months-old, even years-old signs of abuse when you've only been working for the family as a nanny for a few days? And no one is going to convict you of kidnapping when all you did was take the kid from her house to a hospital after her father nearly caves in her skull. But hey instead doing the simplest and smartest thing which is to just explain to the cops that the dad is a wife/child-beating psycho, something easily proven with a minimal amount of investigation, you kidnap the kid from the hospital and steal the dads car. Way to loving go, you goddamn imbecile. I enjoyed the first scene with her in her underwear after all Elisha Cuthbert in her prime is smoking hot, but otherwise her character makes me want to shoot my television.
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sportsgenius86 posted:This is probably the biggest understatement in the history of television. I just finished season 2 and several moments made me laugh out loud in their absurdity. Ava Moore turning out to be the "ultimate transexual" and the scene with Sean raping the real doll stand out in particular. Oh and the Carver is kind of cool, too.
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Well, I watched the entirety of the UK Office yesterday. So amazing. The end of series 2 is so depressing - does anyone know if they intended to end it there before being commissioned for the special? Luckily the ending of the special is really uplifting, otherwise I might've died. I've now started on season 1 of Six Feet Under, and to give you an idea of how I feel about it, I bought season 2 after I saw the second episode.
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h_double posted:I think a lot of people are initially disappointed with Season 2 of The Wire, because it moves away from the whole awesome Barksdale storyline, but overall it's definitely one of the strongest seasons (and there are threads from S2 which definitely become important later on in the other storylines). Nah no way. Season 2 of The Wire is the most polarising season of the show. Either people love or hate it. Either way, even if you hated it, keep watching the show. Season's 3 and 4 are loving awesome.
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I just binged on Seasons 1-5 of the Wire. I don't watch much TV but I basically did nothing else apart from work and exercise until I had finished it. I just bought the whole boxset for myself yesterday at Amazon for $80 (deal of the day). It's the best.
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Just finished Six Feet Under. The first three seasons were great, but by the end of the fourth they somehow made it so I hated every character. It started with Nate who was a jackass from the beginning, followed shortly by Claire and Ruth. The only bearable character until the end that I had any feeling for was Rico and maybe Vanessa (and David at times). Because of this, the final season and the final episode were completely emotionless for me. edit: Whoever compared Lisa in Six Feet Under to Amy in True Blood in the True Blood thread was crazy. Amy is tame in comparison to the poo poo character that Lisa was. spooky wizard fucked around with this message at 00:13 on Jan 24, 2009 |
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RoryGilmore posted:Just finished Six Feet Under. The first three seasons were great, but by the end of the fourth they somehow made it so I hated every character. It started with Nate who was a jackass from the beginning, followed shortly by Claire and Ruth. The only bearable character until the end that I had any feeling for was Rico and maybe Veronica. Because of this, the final season and the final episode were completely emotionless for me. I haven't seen season 5 completely, but I agree with you. A lot of the characters are getting on my nerves. First three season where really good though.
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mrfart posted:I haven't seen season 5 completely, but I agree with you. A lot of the characters are getting on my nerves. First three season where really good though. I love SFU. One of the best shows I have ever watched, like I have mentioned previously. However, I would be a liar if I did not say that they almost lost me during season 3 and parts of 4. In fact, at the beginning of season 3 I stopped about 4 eps in and did not watch another episode for months. It wasn't until I began reading this thread that I finished it, and I was so glad I did. I personally did not have problems with changes in the characters, or problems with 'uncharacteristic' actions among them. In fact, the inconsistencies only made it more realistic in many ways. People gently caress up, and sometimes we are all self-centered, deluded assholes. Sure there were a few outlandish and semi-stupid twists, but overall it was completely worth it.
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