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[Snuggles]

I'm several episodes into season one of Six Feet Under. So far, I like it. So far it's not quite Elite HBO quality like The Wire, Deadwood or The Sopranos and occasionally it gets kinda dumb (I don't really like the 'genius' girlfriend character, whatever she's called) but it's solid. My favorite thing so far is probably Michael C Hall, who is fuckin excellent in this show. I love his character.

Will definitely keep watching.

 

[chalkitdown1]

I'm several episodes into season one of Six Feet Under. So far, I like it. So far it's not quite Elite HBO quality

I forsee you changing that opinion before you're done with it.

 

[yellow submarine]

Finished watching the first two seasons of Dexter from Netflix instant watch. Why don't they have a deal for the test of the seasons? It's so lame that I have to get the rest on DVD or something, that takes forever compared to the awesomeness of instant watch. I hate media companies and their refusal to make it easier to consume media through Netflix.

For a while it was good, but then they realized that they were actually doing a good job and not being tools wrt digital distribution. So they had a high level meeting and decide to make it as bad as possible. Is no one in a decision making role at these companies under 40? Do they still not get the internet?

 

[gdt]

I'm several episodes into season one of Six Feet Under. So far, I like it. So far it's not quite Elite HBO quality like The Wire, Deadwood or The Sopranos and occasionally it gets kinda dumb (I don't really like the 'genius' girlfriend character, whatever she's called) but it's solid. My favorite thing so far is probably Michael C Hall, who is fuckin excellent in this show. I love his character.

Will definitely keep watching.

MCH is my favorite character in SFU.

The show as a whole is almost excellent, just under HBO's top tier stuff. But boy, what a finale.

 

[TripOpt55]

I just finished Season 3 of The Wire last night and it was excellent. Definitely my favorite season of the show so far. I will take a little break before jumping into Season 4. I might grab the DVD for Friday Night Lights Season 5 and watch it first. Not sure yet.

 

[Lumpy Onion]

Been watching Fringe lately, up to episode 7 and just wondering if and when it starts to get really good. I am probably going to stick with it, but without spoiling anything could someone tell me how good seasons 2 and 3 are. Hoping its one of those things that just gets better and better as it goes on.

 

[Spire]

Been watching Fringe lately, up to episode 7 and just wondering if and when it starts to get really good. I am probably going to stick with it, but without spoiling anything could someone tell me how good seasons 2 and 3 are. Hoping its one of those things that just gets better and better as it goes on.

Here is how Fringe breaks down:

Season 1: Meh. Gets better near the end though.
Season 2: First half is middling, but the second half is great. Some real classics in there.
Season 3: Not a single bad episode (so far). Superb.

 

[Lumpy Onion]

Here is how Fringe breaks down:

Season 1: Meh. Gets better near the end though.
Season 2: First half is middling, but the second half is great. Some real classics in there.
Season 3: Not a single bad episode (so far). Superb.

Thanks. Sounds like I have some good stuff to look forward to.

 

[big ander]

Thanks. Sounds like I have some good stuff to look forward to.

And I would give it even more praise than Spire: the first half of season 2 is very much comprised of monster of the week episodes, but they're some of the better ones. And then the second half just ramps up and up and up to an amazing finale.
Then, season 3 doesn't drop down from the finale. It just plateaus.

 

[The Storyteller]

Been watching Fringe lately, up to episode 7 and just wondering if and when it starts to get really good. I am probably going to stick with it, but without spoiling anything could someone tell me how good seasons 2 and 3 are. Hoping its one of those things that just gets better and better as it goes on.

I'm 9 episodes in and find the show incredibly dull. Walt can be pretty amusing sometimes, but otherwise I feel like I'm watching reheated plotlines I've seen many times before. Some good stuff here and there, but I honesly wouldn't continue if everyone around me wasn't telling me how great it is. I will stick with it because I know it will eventaully get better and I've heard some vague spoilers which do sound pretty sweet.


Meanwhile, I've been indulging myself in teen dramas the last day or so and I've discovered an Aussie "version" of Glee: except it's about dancing rather than singing, it has relateable, realistic characterisation and it's you know, actually good. It's called Dance Academy and in reality nothing like Glee, tonally or quality wise but it's the best comparison I could think of. I can imagine watching it every afternoon after school as part of the ABC kids lineup, like all of us (aussies) used to when we were kids, it's definitely got that classic aussie kids show feel going for it. Plus it's filmed on loaction in Sydney harbour, so I've enjoyed spotting all the recogniseable places.

And I fully realise I've lost credibility to some for reccommending a teen show after ripping on Fringe, but hey, good wiriting is good writing.

 

[big ander]

I'm 9 episodes in

Episode 10 is the one that it started to show it could be good. Episode 14 is where it showed it could be really great. Then there are five good episodes and a fuckawesome finale.

 

[The Outsider]

Watched an episode of Arrested Development while at a friend's place. I've seen all three seasons and absolutely adore the show. I love how I can watch any given episode and jump right in without a problem. And it's still hilarious!

Also, Netflix has HD versions of the episodes, apparently, so where the hell are my Blu-Rays!?

 

[big ander]

Watched an episode of Arrested Development while at a friend's place. I've seen all three seasons and absolutely adore the show. I love how I can watch any given episode and jump right in without a problem. And it's still hilarious!

Also, Netflix has HD versions of the episodes, apparently, so where the hell are my Blu-Rays!?

They're in the universe where the sales of blu ray AD sets would justify the cost of making them

 

[Wray]

Any news lately on that Hell on Wheels series AMC picked up? Is that supposed to air in the Fall? Did they start shooting yet? Is there a Gaf thread on it yet?

 

[Blader]

Any news lately on that Hell on Wheels series AMC picked up? Is that supposed to air in the Fall? Did they start shooting yet? Is there a Gaf thread on it yet?

Yes, yes, and no.

 

[Cornballer]

Any news lately on that Hell on Wheels series AMC picked up? Is that supposed to air in the Fall? Did they start shooting yet? Is there a Gaf thread on it yet?

Last I heard about it was when they picked it up for series in mid-December. Some of the Mad Men news stories noted that Hell on Wheels is supposed to premiere this Fall. There's no official GAF thread that I've seen. It might be worth putting one together once we actually get some news on what's going on with the series (production, additional casting, etc...)

 

[-Stranger-]

Been watching Breaking Bad lately, awesome show can't believe i didn't watch it earlier
Just started season 3

 

[MikeTyson]

Getting caught up on The Office - just watched episode 17 THREAT LEVEL MIDNIGHT!
Michael Scarn!

 

[Wray]

Yeah an official Cornballer megathread for Hell on Wheels would be epic. But yeah, might be better to wait till its closer to airing. Maybe just a more bare bones pre-thread would work in the meantime.

 

[Drewsky]

Getting caught up on The Office - just watched episode 17 THREAT LEVEL MIDNIGHT!
Michael Scarn!

I would recommend quitting watching at the S3 finale. Everything after that was garbage, imo.

The first 3 seasons are in my top 5 comedy shows ever though.

 

[Yaboosh]

I would recommend quitting watching at the S3 finale. Everything after that was garbage, imo.

The first 3 seasons are in my top 5 comedy shows ever though.

And miss out on Dinner Party? No way!

I like Fun Run too. Money is pretty good as well.

 

[Drewsky]

There were a couple good episodes in S4, but after that I just stopped watching. It was a much better show overall 1-3.

 

[big ander]

He's already on season 7 anyway

 

[Drewsky]

He's already on season 7 anyway

Really? I thought the whole script reading of Michael Scarn was in S2.

 

[big ander]

Really? I thought the whole script reading of Michael Scarn was in S2.

Episode 17 of season 7 is called Threat Level Midnight and is about the completion of the Michael Scarn movie.

 

[Drewsky]

Episode 17 of season 7 is called Threat Level Midnight and is about the completion of the Michael Scarn movie.

Jesus...

 

[FantasticMrFoxdie]

Started watching Misfits. The show is pretty damn incredible so far!

Really? I thought the whole script reading of Michael Scarn was in S2.

They brought him back for one last mission. I suggest you check it out

 

[Spotless Mind]

Really? I thought the whole script reading of Michael Scarn was in S2.

There's an episode showing the final product starring the entire office. It's a pretty good one.

So you didn't see season 5, Drewsky? Its best moments are up there with 3 and 2 imo. The Michael Scott Paper Company is one of the funniest arcs the show has done.

 

[big ander]

There's an episode showing the final product starring the entire office. It's a pretty good one.

So you didn't see season 5, Drewsky? Its best moments are up there with 3 and 2 imo. The Michael Scott Paper Company is one of the funniest arcs the show has done.

Truth. Season 5 matches season 3 in my head, and both fall just barely below 2. Season 4 was up and down, and season 6 is downright abominable at points. Season 7's been consistently fine.

 

[gdt]

Truth. Season 5 matches season 3 in my head, and both fall just barely below 2. Season 4 was up and down, and season 6 is downright abominable at points. Season 7's been consistently fine.

My exact opinion.

 

[FantasticMrFoxdie]

Truth. Season 5 matches season 3 in my head, and both fall just barely below 2. Season 4 was up and down, and season 6 is downright abominable at points. Season 7's been consistently fine.

Your wrinkling my brain on how exact that post is.

 

[Snake]

Truth. Season 5 matches season 3 in my head, and both fall just barely below 2. Season 4 was up and down, and season 6 is downright abominable at points. Season 7's been consistently fine.

 

[Cyrillus]

I've been watching Sons of Anarchy starting last week. I am currently on S03E05, and goddamn this show is amazing. Easily one of the best dramas I've seen recently, up there with Breaking Bad.

I love the way they show multiple facets of the characters. I mean lots of dramas have a few characters that are well developed, but I haven't seen such complete development of an entire cast since The Wire.

 

[Summary Man]

I've been watching Sons of Anarchy starting last week. I am currently on S03E05, and goddamn this show is amazing. Easily one of the best dramas I've seen recently, up there with Breaking Bad.

I love the way they show multiple facets of the characters. I mean lots of dramas have a few characters that are well developed, but I haven't seen such complete development of an entire cast since The Wire.

I'm a huge fan of Breaking Bad (probably tied with Mad Men for my favorite show), and I've always wanted to start watching Sons of Anarchy, but the general consensus seems to be that the quality drops immensely in seasons 2 and 3. I take it you don't agree with this opinion?

With Breaking Bad and Mad Men currently on hiatus, I'm looking for a new show to start watching. SoA has always caught my eye, but I'm wary of starting a show that becomes "bad" halfway through. :/

 

[AgentChris]

I'm a huge fan of Breaking Bad (probably tied with Mad Men for my favorite show), and I've always wanted to start watching Sons of Anarchy, but the general consensus seems to be that the quality drops immensely in seasons 2 and 3. I take it you don't agree with this opinion?

With Breaking Bad and Mad Men currently on hiatus, I'm looking for a new show to start watching. SoA has always caught my eye, but I'm wary of starting a show that becomes "bad" halfway through. :/

While I'm waiting for Breaking Bad and Mad Men to return, I started to watch Justified and its a badass show.
You should check it out. Season 2 has been amazing so far and the next episode looks great.

 

[Cornballer]

I'm a huge fan of Breaking Bad (probably tied with Mad Men for my favorite show), and I've always wanted to start watching Sons of Anarchy, but the general consensus seems to be that the quality drops immensely in seasons 2 and 3. I take it you don't agree with this opinion?

S1 takes a while to get going, but it's great once you get to know the characters and things start falling into place. S2 is fantastic - one of the better seasons of tv in the past few years. S3 is uneven - the beginning and end are very well done, but they lose focus in the middle part. It's still a show worth watching, and they have it on Netflix for streaming if that's an option for you.

 

[AwesomeSauce]

Just finished up Shameless today. Was behind 5 episodes and they were just waiting for me on my dvr. Anyway really really enjoyed it and i'm an idiot for putting it off.

I think they do a great job of managing all the characters in the show and make it kind of believable. Great stuff and highly recommended when its available. Also Emmy Rossum is hot and she's nekkid a lot in the show.

 

[Cyrillus]

I'm a huge fan of Breaking Bad (probably tied with Mad Men for my favorite show), and I've always wanted to start watching Sons of Anarchy, but the general consensus seems to be that the quality drops immensely in seasons 2 and 3. I take it you don't agree with this opinion?

With Breaking Bad and Mad Men currently on hiatus, I'm looking for a new show to start watching. SoA has always caught my eye, but I'm wary of starting a show that becomes "bad" halfway through. :/

If you were going to complain about season 2, perhaps the beginning is weaker than most of the show, but the last few episodes are awesome and lead to an amazing finale. That momentum from the finale carries into the first few episodes of season 3, and which is as far as I've gotten in the show (watching episode 5 right now).

 

[RadioHeadAche]

I finished Twin Peaks the other day. It's been a while since a television show has had such an effect on me. I was speechless after the finale. It was a bumpy ride in the middle of the second season, but everything eventually fell into place.

And it was magnificent.

 

[VeryGooster]

I've been watching The Cosby Show on Netflix, about a ways into the second season. This is the one sitcom that truly makes me miss the '80s. Even compared to family sitcoms of the last decade it is still incredibly well-written (or well ad-libbed -- much of the dialogue feels natural in tone), the family togetherness is warm but thankfully it doesn't go Full House levels of sweetness, and of course Cosby's always cracking me up.

Unfortunately, this also means having to watch the later seasons with Cousin Olivia... Bleh.

 

[Drewsky]

I guess I may give the ladder seasons of The Office another shot since I think they're on Netflix Instant. I just thought it was all downhill from S2, it was awesome.

 

[BeeDog]

Started watching Mad Men season 4 the other day, and have only watched 6 episodes so far. Even then, season 4 is so much better than the, to me, disappointing and boring season 3. The many humorous elements elevate the show, I think. Let's hope it keeps up the quality for the remainder of the season.

 

[JMizzlin]

Watched the pilot of Bored To Death.

Ugh.

Will this get better, or would I be wasting my time with the rest of disc one?

 

[Recon]

Watched the pilot of Bored To Death.

Ugh.

Will this get better, or would I be wasting my time with the rest of disc one?

I liked it, but i think the pilot is pretty indicative of what your in for.

 

[Drewsky]

Started watching Mad Men season 4 the other day, and have only watched 6 episodes so far. Even then, season 4 is so much better than the, to me, disappointing and boring season 3. The many humorous elements elevate the show, I think. Let's hope it keeps up the quality for the remainder of the season.

I thought S3 was incredible, but I agree with you S4 is the best of the show. Loved it. Wait till you get to The Suitcase, just wait.

 

[Kraftwerk]

I have never watched any of those long space-opera tv shows = BSG etc. I would like to try one. I want something with good writing, dialogue, religion, AI's, time travel. Don't care much about action. Something smart.

So far my searches have pointed me towards Babylon 5, what do you guys think?

 

[Internet Celebrity]

Been watching a lot of American TV recently. Most notably, Mad Men and The Wire (both S1 onwards). Also, both are brilliant.

 

[gdt]

I have never watched any of those long space-opera tv shows = BSG etc. I would like to try one. I want something with good writing, dialogue, religion, AI's, time travel. Don't care much about action. Something smart.

So far my searches have pointed me towards Babylon 5, what do you guys think?

Something smart and dense? Yep, Babylon 5 it is.

You'll have to stick it out through the first season though (which is pretty awful), then you're golden. S2 and on (especially 3/4) rock the house.

Sometimes the show can look cheap, and there's some hammy acting, but it's still a fantastic show. Probably in my top 5.

 

[BeeDog]

I thought S3 was incredible, but I agree with you S4 is the best of the show. Loved it. Wait till you get to The Suitcase, just wait.

Good to hear, since "The Suitcase" is the upcoming episode, apparently.

 

[JGS]

Been watching Fringe lately, up to episode 7 and just wondering if and when it starts to get really good. I am probably going to stick with it, but without spoiling anything could someone tell me how good seasons 2 and 3 are. Hoping its one of those things that just gets better and better as it goes on.

They're at their weakest when they are handling things their weird thing of the day. However, the arc storylines are consistently fantastic for me.

Starting from the last 3rd of Season 1 to now, I'm loving it overall.