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Casu Marzu posted:Apparently there's 2 more seasons and a couple films, so hopefully Netflix streams those as well in the future. I haven't seen the series you mentioned but from the description it vaguely reminds me of the series Booth at the end. So check that out?
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Oh god the Korean version is terrible. Mu Zeta posted:Midnight Diner is more of a family show Maybe Japanese television is a lot more chill, but porn or tentacle porn is the punchline to like 3 episodes and there's a ton of dick jokes in one of em. Booth at the End sounds interesting. I really just like slice of life shows that aren't about rich, beautiful people saving the world or doing something epic. Is there a recommend thread in here like in the book forum?
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Casu Marzu posted:I randomly stumbled upon Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories on Netflix tonight and promptly watched the first 5 episodes back to back. It's a super chill slice of life thing about people that frequent a late night restaurant in some back alley in Tokyo. I'm addicted. Thanks for mentioning this, I just started it thanks to you and it's great.
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When I was a kid I read a bunch of Ranma 1/2 manga comics and it had tits and sex jokes all over the place. The Ranma comics and anime shows had age recommendations as at least 8 years old. Japan is just weird.
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Solice Kirsk posted:Justified was pretty great (even if it didn't ever reach season two heights again) and had one of my favorite last lines in a series finale ever. I'm about halfway through season 4 of Justified now. I really enjoyed season two a lot. Three was decent but the finale was great. So far four has been okay, but I can see why a lot have said it was the weakest season.
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Geekslinger posted:I'm about halfway through season 4 of Justified now. I really enjoyed season two a lot. Three was decent but the finale was great. So far four has been okay, but I can see why a lot have said it was the weakest season. I'd say 4 is the most different-feeling season, but it isn't bad at all. Most people agree 5 is the weakest.
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Feb 13, 2017 18:37
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Yeah, 5 is the weak season. 4 is either my second or third favourite after 2 and possibly 6.
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My bad I'm in the 5th season now that I go back and look.
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Ahh, that makes more sense  it still has its moments, but the Crowes just aren't great villains and the Ava subplot is real poor
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How does Brooklyn 99 compare to other funny comedies such as Parks and Recreation, Arrested Development, The Office, 30 Rock
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Just binged Billionares. For some reason I put off this last year because I didn't realize Paul Giamatti was a lead. Turns out that was a mistake.SHOAH NUFF posted:How does Brooklyn 99 compare to other funny comedies such as Parks and Recreation, Arrested Development, The Office, 30 Rock It's a way more wacky Parks & Rec. Last season was kinda iffy but I'd recommend giving it a watch.
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Yeah I'd say it's worse than all those but still enjoyable. But less character-focused and goofier than most.
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Feb 13, 2017 20:58
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I like Brooklyn 99 better than much of the American version of the Office, actually. As for the rest of that list I'd say it's not quite as good but that's some pretty elevated company, sitcom-wise.
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SHOAH NUFF posted:How does Brooklyn 99 compare to other funny comedies such as Parks and Recreation, Arrested Development, The Office, 30 Rock I've only seen two seasons but I really love it. It's similar to Parks and Rec in that it's really kind-spirited. And Andre Braugher as Captain Holt is legit amazing. When I was home with my dad I watched some Barney Miller and it sort of feels like a modern update of that show. (Living in NYC though, I have to watch it as if it takes place in a parallel universe where the police are passionate, competent, and not even slightly racist)
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My enjoyment of Boorklyn 99 has tapered off significantly as of late but it's still pretty solid. Not as good as P&R but better than the US Office, IMO.
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I'd say it's probably on average better than US Office but never reached that show's heights.
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SHOAH NUFF posted:How does Brooklyn 99 compare to other funny comedies such as Parks and Recreation, Arrested Development, The Office, 30 Rock B99 seems a lot more like standup sketch comedy than the others, but it still is very entertaining and has really solid overarching plots and character development, alongside its zaniness. It became more 'TV' -like about midway through the first season. You could always watch It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia if you want an amazing comedy show. It's pretty genius. And unbelievably crude. Arrested Development and 30 Rock are my favorites of the ones you listed, but they're all very good. Brooklyn's more fun than the Office, though, but doesn't reach any of the heights.
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Always Sunny took me a very long time to get into, but I was so happy once I did. The first 6 seasons at least are excellent. e: jesus christ literally the same minute it's like i'm stalking this thread
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Escobarbarian posted:Always Sunny took me a very long time to get into, but I was so happy once I did. The first 6 seasons at least are excellent. This current season 12 is amazing. The show kinda switches up after a few seasons, so I could see why some people dislike some seasons after the first six or seven. One of my favorite comedies is You're the Worst. It's fantastic comedy at times, and fantastic drama at others. Sandwiched between the comedy are some brutal dramatic scenes.
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I'm actually still watching through it. I hear it had a few down years but has been on an upswing for the last 2/3. And yeah, You're the Worst is fantastic stuff. Very probably my favourite of the recent romcom-as-TV trend.
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coyo7e posted:Maze Runner was fun but boring What.
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Just finishing up season 2 of Schitt's Creek. It's been pretty drat good so far, I'm disappointed I disregarded it for the lovely (heh) name at first. Is Daniel Levi Eugene's son? He's got the eye brows for sure. He's also probably the best character in the show. Very obnoxious at first, but he's actually got a little bit of personality after his whole thing with Stevie in season 1. Speaking of which, as good as the show is, I think my favorite part is watching David and Stevie try not to crack each other up every time they have a scene together.
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Inspector 34 posted:Is Daniel Levi Eugene's son? Yes, Daniel is Eugene's son.
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I've been describing it to friends as reverse Beverly Hillbillies. Everybody still just looks at me like a show called Schitt's Creek can't possibly be good. Just give it a chance you fuckers!
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I saw some eps over the weekend while visiting my parents. Seemed ok, but the performances were far better than the writing.
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Duckbag posted:There seems to be a particularly British phenomenon where shows cynically luxuriate in the pettiness and hypocrisy of their characters and sometimes it's just suffocating. I'm still thinking about the episode with the stationary bikes and the talent show, so it definitely got to me in a way that, say, the memory implant episode didn't, but even when something is genuinely compelling, there's a certain facile exaggeration to a lot of the dystopia that pulls me out of it. Like, not only is it hard to imagine why anyone would live like these people, but often these people are just acting like complete sacks of poo poo in ways that don't even seem connected to the circumstances of their premise. sticklefifer fucked around with this message at 10:43 on Feb 14, 2017 |
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I thought Tim was the everyman.
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Drunk Driver Dad posted:Started up Travelers which seems pretty cool so far. MustelaFuro posted:Currently I'm watching Travelers. It's surprisingly good. Been plugging the show here before but it really is. I love shows that can pull slow reveals well. My favorite parts are all the hints of how hosed up the future is.
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I'm about halfway through season 4 of Shameless. I think it is pretty good, though it looks to be taking a turn that I don't find interesting and might make the rest of it bad. Will report back.
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I stopped after that season for probably the reason you're talking about, but people who kept on with it seem to like it.
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Thanks for the Strike Back recommendations upthread, I've been having a lot of fun with it. That said I just finished Season 4, and the quality of the writing has been dropping off sharply. It had quite a few cringey or eye-rolling moments. Does it recover at all for Season 5?
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Wafflecopper posted:Thanks for the Strike Back recommendations upthread, I've been having a lot of fun with it. That said I just finished Season 4, and the quality of the writing has been dropping off sharply. It had quite a few cringey or eye-rolling moments. Does it recover at all for Season 5? Yes they replace the writing with more shooting ! Season 4 is FSBae right?
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I'm glad I gave Peaky Blinders another shot. I felt a bit bored with the first episode, but then the rest of the season got better and better. Just started the second, hopefully it keeps form. I've been getting a little bored with TV lately.
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I'm halfway into Black Mirror season 3 and I find the series overall very hit-or-miss (though season 3 seems more solid so far). My general feeling is that it's good at ramping up, but bad at endings. Every episode leaves me a bit unsatisfied, like it should've had one extra pulling back of the curtain, or a deeper layer revealed. The stories don't go far enough, and often stop just short of their potential. Without that, the stories just happen. You can only do the "welp, people are poo poo, what can ya do" ending so many times before getting diminishing returns.
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