I'm in the same boat, sadly. I can see the quality and understand why people like it, but I have to force myself to watch the show - especially during the slow early episodes of each season. Basically, any time Walt isn't onscreen, the show suffers greatly. His stuff is so consistently excellent that it carries the show and keeps me watching, but I can't say that I like the show.
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Had the same feeling until near the end of season 2 then it all clicked. I even like skylar now, kinda.
Season 2 ending spoilers *do not read either of these spoilers unless you have finished the seasons, I dont want to ruin anything on people*
Stay out of my territory 
, must have watched that scene 50 times
, must have watched that scene 50 timesSeason 3 ending spoilers
Holy shit at walt running over those 2 guys, I was watching the tv with my mouth wide open
Eagerly awaiting the season 4 Blu.
dave is ok
aztek is ok
People not liking S2 of Breaking Bad is the food equivalent of not liking pizza or ice cream.
Sanky Panky
Banned
Boardwalk Empire set me down this road, so I'm now getting into watching TV shows. I'm mostly glad that some of these shows are done, because if I had to wait for episodes and seasons (like Boardwalk Empire season 2) I'd probably kill myself.
Watched so far...
Breaking Bad up to season 3 - amazing show with great dark comedy
Mad Men seaon 1 - Surprisingly I can't get into it. I'm all about the time period and business, so maybe I'll give it another shot.
The Wire - just started seaon 2. I finally understand what all the hype is about. Can't wait to get through it, but it might mess me up as far as other shows go.
What should I hit up next? I didn't hear the ending exactly, but I think I want to stay away from Lost.
- Sopranos
- Game of Thrones
- Dexter
Watched so far...
Breaking Bad up to season 3 - amazing show with great dark comedy
Mad Men seaon 1 - Surprisingly I can't get into it. I'm all about the time period and business, so maybe I'll give it another shot.
The Wire - just started seaon 2. I finally understand what all the hype is about. Can't wait to get through it, but it might mess me up as far as other shows go.
What should I hit up next? I didn't hear the ending exactly, but I think I want to stay away from Lost.
- Sopranos
- Game of Thrones
- Dexter
dave is ok
aztek is ok
Sopranos is great. Falls off a little in the last season or two, but still very good.
Dexter isn't worth watching past season two.
You should hit Sopranos, then Dexter and finish with Game of Thrones as it's only getting started.
Welcome to the tiny club... I don't think it's as good as The Wire, but it sure is quality all around. Season 2 is great, get on it.
Sorry for the dp.
Ventilaator
Banned
Those are inside jokes? Inside jokes are something only fans of a specific thing understand. Hidden, subtle stuff like that is something even fans could miss.
The Storyteller
Member
Yeah this is normal. I honestly didn't start to really enjoy the show until season 3. Season 3 and 4 are fantastic.
Definitely skip Dexter and Lost.
Check out Homeland, which recently wrapped it's excellent first season. Also, I recommend Treme, i personally find it more engaging that The Wire (the first two seasons at least) but it doesn't seem to be for everyone.
Into comedies?
Attackthebase
Member
Dexter is skippable, arguably, after season 4 (some would argue with 2).
Lost is actually worth watching, a super strong beginning, but it becomes insane near the end.
RatskyWatsky
Hunky Nostradamus
Justified. Season 1 starts out shaky, but the second half is quite good. Season 2 on the other hand, is AMAZING. Season 3 starts on the 17th, so you still have time to catch up.
Blue handprints are all over during that storyline, yeah
Well fine, yeah. You complained about the jokes often being explained, I'm telling you that more often they are not, at all. Inside joke isn't precisely the right term, but that hidden subtle background humor is a large part of what makes people go insane over AD.
Brian Fellows
Pete Carroll Owns Me
I have been watching The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret and Netflix and its fucking hilarious.
dave is ok
aztek is ok
Callbacks
Ventilaator
Banned
Yeah, I can complain, but it's still easily one of the funniest show I've ever seen. I'm not bitching about the flashbacks because they detracted from the joke or something, I'm bitching about it because that time could have been used for more of a new episode.
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Also, it's amazing how much removing the laughtrack improves a sitcom. I love Community, Modern Family and now Arrested Development. Is there anything else that should be in that list?
Brian Fellows
Pete Carroll Owns Me
I'm glad I watched Lost, if only because everybody else did and there are references to it everywhere. It starts strong, slows down, picks up, slows down, picks up, then falls off a cliff. I think that if you watch it close together, rather than spread over seven years like most of us did, it might not be as excruciating. But yeah, the ending SUCKS.
For Game of Thrones, read the books. The show is good. The books are so, so much better.
Dexter is uneven. The first season (which follows the first book closely) is great. The fourth season is pretty darn good. The other seasons range from okay to terrible.
Sports Night. First season has a laugh track though.
The Storyteller
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Archer, Parks and Rec and Cougar Town are musts. Also give Happy Endings a shot, not one of my faves but a lot of people love it.
I don't think so, I have to like more than a couple of the characters to ever be on the edge of my seat. I just think there are plenty of better shows they could be watching, especially ones that aren't so wildly inconsistent in quality.
Sanky Panky
Banned
Thanks guys, I might as well give Lost a shot then, I'll keep my expectations in check.
That and The Sopranos will be next (I'm a mafia buff afterall)
That and The Sopranos will be next (I'm a mafia buff afterall)
Oh man... You're in for something great. I'm a mafia buff too.
Extra Sauce
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Just watched the first 3 episodes of Justified. It was a blast.
I hear season 2 is even better. I think that justifies buying the first blu-ray set tomorrow at lunch. Yeah I went there.
I hear season 2 is even better. I think that justifies buying the first blu-ray set tomorrow at lunch. Yeah I went there.
Don't let me down, Messi.
Brian Fellows
Pete Carroll Owns Me
Its pretty good.
It's the complete opposite of watching Stoke play.
Trent Strong
Banned
Portlandia. Surprisingly good.
StalkerUKCG
Banned
Currently Watching
House
Supernatural
Castle
Sherlock
Previously watched and enjoyed
Star Trek (TOS/TNG/DS9/VOY)
Star Wars Clone Wars S1-3
Game of Thrones
Spartacus (B&S/GotA)
Buffy
Angle
Chuck
Doctor Who
Torchwood
Firefly
Life on Mars
Ashes to Ashes
Numb3rs
Stargate (SG1/SGA/SGU)
Heroes
Fringe
Based on what iv watched what would you suggest gaf?
House
Supernatural
Castle
Sherlock
Previously watched and enjoyed
Star Trek (TOS/TNG/DS9/VOY)
Star Wars Clone Wars S1-3
Game of Thrones
Spartacus (B&S/GotA)
Buffy
Angle
Chuck
Doctor Who
Torchwood
Firefly
Life on Mars
Ashes to Ashes
Numb3rs
Stargate (SG1/SGA/SGU)
Heroes
Fringe
Based on what iv watched what would you suggest gaf?
RatskyWatsky
Hunky Nostradamus
Misfits sounds like it would rock your shit. (I haven't seen it though)
Also, based on what I've heard, you might also like Grimm, Once Upon A Time, Vampire Diaries, and Alphas. I haven't seen any of them however, so I can't attest to their quality.
Also, maybe True Blood or The Walking Dead?
afternoon delight
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Just finished the entire Six Feet Under series.... Gotdamn, what a show. After most episodes, I was compelled to call my family, just to talk with them. Sure, some of the plots veer into unwanted territory, but it was refreshing to have characters that did not dramatically change- only in increments, only in degrees. Ruth and David really made the show, though.
Also, truly, that series finale.
I'd recommend it for people who love character dramas and serious explorations of life and various interpretations of its "meaning" .
Also, truly, that series finale.
I'd recommend it for people who love character dramas and serious explorations of life and various interpretations of its "meaning" .
Noooope.
Lost es numero uno.
Dexter is great, especially when you get to watch them all in a row.
chrisisawesome
Member
So I'm just about done season 4 of Breaking Bad. Unbelievable. Season 1 started somewhat slow with the character development and such, but damn does it pick up! I got through seasons 3 and 4 in only a few days.
For other shows, here's what i'm thinking :
Justified
continuing Boardwalk Empire season 2 (after skipping season 1 due to boredom)
The Wire
Sopranos? (should i start at season 1?)
trying to continue Mad Men (got to ep. 6 of season 1 then skipped to season 2, and couldnt get past the first episode) when does it get awesome???
Homeland (at ep.3 and its ok)
any other recommendations?
For other shows, here's what i'm thinking :
Justified
continuing Boardwalk Empire season 2 (after skipping season 1 due to boredom)
The Wire
Sopranos? (should i start at season 1?)
trying to continue Mad Men (got to ep. 6 of season 1 then skipped to season 2, and couldnt get past the first episode) when does it get awesome???
Homeland (at ep.3 and its ok)
any other recommendations?
RatskyWatsky
Hunky Nostradamus
Watch Justified. It starts out slow, but don't skip any of it.
Most people agree that Mad Men picks up with the 5th episode of season 1 so if you got to episode 6 and you still didn't like it, then it may not be for you.
I also wouldn't skip Boardwalk Empire season 1. Season 2 is only great because all of the stuff that season 1 built towards comes to fruition.
I don't believe in skipping episodes or seasons, especially with heavily serialized shows like the ones you listed.
Cornballer
Member
Yeah, those aren't series where I'd be skipping around. If you're not enjoying them, perhaps try something else that's less serialized.
Maybe check out Battlestar Galactica?
roosters93
Member
Urgh I started watching Happy Endings again, why are the episodes aired out of order?
Season 1 Episode 10 and 11 are set really close to after the wedding while the episodes before were later on. This is really annoying.
Episode 11 aired as like episode 2 or 3 when I watched them on Aussie TV.
Season 1 Episode 10 and 11 are set really close to after the wedding while the episodes before were later on. This is really annoying.
Episode 11 aired as like episode 2 or 3 when I watched them on Aussie TV.
abc fucked it up. Season 2's been fully in order and everything. And even better than season 1.
bigboss370
Member
Started watching this show called 'The Event'. Its pretty decent, has its moments. Some nice effects for just a tv show.
I'm having massive Lost withdrawal though, damn i miss that show Nothing else like it. I'm hoping the new show 'Alcatraz' might fill the void, but i doubt it.
I'm having massive Lost withdrawal though, damn i miss that show
Nothing else like it. I'm hoping the new show 'Alcatraz' might fill the void, but i doubt it.Started watching this show called 'The Event'. Its pretty decent, has its moments. Some nice effects for just a tv show.
I'm having massive Lost withdrawal though, damn i miss that show
Ive come to terms with the fact that nothing will fill the LOST void. There isnt any other show that I HAVE to catch every week. Even after I got dvr finally I wouldnt miss an episode. It just had me.
But as for the thread, Im currently watching Friday Night Lights. Amazing show that Im surprised I missed given the fact that I loved the movie. Still not sure why I chose to ignore it. Though part of me is glad I did since I can just watch the show back to back with no breaks.
Loved Season 1. Season 2 not so much as I didnt see the point of the first few episodes and the entire season overall was less about football and more about forced highschool drama.
Landry killing someone... really?
I actually cheered when Smash got into college.
I think at the time, the show was jumping around in time slot so much and they were worried about new viewers. So they had to do quite a bit of explaining because so many of the jokes had the potential of going over peoples heads. It was also annoying to people like you and I who watched the entire series at once since it felt like we were seeing the same explanation practically every half an hour as opposed to every other week or so.
Mustve heard what a "never nude" was about a million times.
roosters93
Member
Good to know!
RatskyWatsky
Hunky Nostradamus
I was going to do it later this year, but I may need some help! ;p
Watched quite a few season premieres so here we go..
ROB - I'm almost sure that A. GAF will hate this show and B. it will get canceled pretty soon. That said I loved the first episode. Lots of stuff you expect from Mr. Schneider if you've seen the Gigolo movies (which imho are funny as hell)..definitely will keep watching this. Not even the laugh track could make me not like this.
Todd Margaret - Daaaaamn, I already like the first season but the first episode of Season 2 was just sensational.
30 Rock - Funny as always, I just hope they cut back on all that relationship crap that kinda "ruined" the last season for me.
Hey it's snowing! Hell yeah.
Also back into watching OZ, currently on Season 4 and I completely forgot how depressing this show can be.
It's also amazing how many actors are in this that went on to star in other award winning shows..Batista, La Guerda, Tony Sopranos wife, lots of dudes from the Wire and so on. And they all do such a nice job that you completely forget that you know them from somewhere else.
Also tried to watch House of Lies but I had to stop when I saw Jean Ralphio..how am I supposed to take this serious?
ROB - I'm almost sure that A. GAF will hate this show and B. it will get canceled pretty soon. That said I loved the first episode. Lots of stuff you expect from Mr. Schneider if you've seen the Gigolo movies (which imho are funny as hell)..definitely will keep watching this. Not even the laugh track could make me not like this.
Todd Margaret - Daaaaamn, I already like the first season but the first episode of Season 2 was just sensational.
30 Rock - Funny as always, I just hope they cut back on all that relationship crap that kinda "ruined" the last season for me.
Hey it's snowing! Hell yeah.
Also back into watching OZ, currently on Season 4 and I completely forgot how depressing this show can be.
When Beachers (sp?) kids get kidnapped and they send the hand..daaaamn that's some heavy stuff
It's also amazing how many actors are in this that went on to star in other award winning shows..Batista, La Guerda, Tony Sopranos wife, lots of dudes from the Wire and so on. And they all do such a nice job that you completely forget that you know them from somewhere else.
Also tried to watch House of Lies but I had to stop when I saw Jean Ralphio..how am I supposed to take this serious?
Witchfinder General
punched Wheelchair Mike
I just watched the first episode of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia. Not bad. Not great but pretty decent. I'll continue to watch.
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