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Half of those are sitcoms.
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RatskyWatsky
Hunky Nostradamus
Anyone watch Nurse Jackie? Is there a ton of nudity and stuff?
whatsinaname
Member
Yes Minister/Yes Prime Minister and Jeeves & Wooster are sitcoms and quite brilliant.
Edit 1: Also, Red Dwarf!
Edit 2: I quite enjoyed Coupling as well.
AngmarsKing701
Member
HBO Go is awesome. Watched a couple episodes of The Wire but wasn't really getting into it. Switched over to Entourage and so far I love it. Finished season 1 and just started season 2.
Also, watching Missing on ABC. Actually enjoying it quite a bit. I'm hoping it'll get renewed.
Also, watching Missing on ABC. Actually enjoying it quite a bit. I'm hoping it'll get renewed.
RatskyWatsky
Hunky Nostradamus
Prepare for a colossal drop in quality on Entourage.
RatskyWatsky
Hunky Nostradamus
Do you like soaps?
Sundance season was terrible. But the show got better afterwards.
Like crappy soaps on network daytime tv? No. But I'd imagine this one would be a little higher quality or am I wrong?
Stumpokapow
listen to the mad man
For all the people who feel like they've watched everything, might I recommend "The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows". Unfortunately the most recent edition is a tad old at this point, but this bible-sized coffee table books is the book for TV.
You can't really go wrong by just opening to a random page, reading about a show, seeing if it interests you, and Googling it. There's a lot of shit out there, but there's also a lot of interesting stuff.
19.77 on Amazon or 4.77+ from used third party merchants.
You can't really go wrong by just opening to a random page, reading about a show, seeing if it interests you, and Googling it. There's a lot of shit out there, but there's also a lot of interesting stuff.
19.77 on Amazon or 4.77+ from used third party merchants.
Please don't give up on The Wire. It's the best show out there. You do have to get in to it, because it's a story show, not a single-watch-episode show. But damn, if it wasn't so delicious
chalkitdown1
Member
I don't think there's been any. Certainly none of the regular cast members have been naked. It's almost exclusively set in a hospital so the show doesn't call for nudity. Some of Coop's one night stands might have been shown topless but I really can't recall any.
Also, Nurse Jackie is awesome.
Might check this out, thanks for the heads up.
RatskyWatsky
Hunky Nostradamus
Well, sure. It's of a higher quality, but it's still extremely soapy. (killers, evil twins, etc. it's got all the soap cliches) I watched it from the beginning, so I have a more positive leaning towards the show than I'd imagine most people would. Still, if it wasn't for the years worth of nostalgia and my affection for the characters, I wouldn't have stuck around though all the horrible plots and godawful writing/acting.
You could do much, much better.
Sounds good. I'll have to check it out sometime.
Oh. That's disappointing. XD
chalkitdown1
Member
Give it a go, anyway. It's by far the best 'Dramedy' on Showtime. Been consistently great since the very beginning.
bigboss370
Member
recently started watching White Collar. its quite entertaining and light 
The Librarian
Banned
I ordered The Shield S1 off Amazon earlier this morning. Can't wait to get started.
Finished Dr. Who Season 2 (new), pretty disappointed that Rose is gone, even though I know will be able to focus on whats actually going on instead of swooning over Billie Piper.
For a second I was terrified that that annoying chick from the xmas special will be his new companion, the real new one seems nice and interesting enough.
Also started watching Colbert Report and The Daily Show. Colbert Report is simply amazing, but you guys probably already knew that
Speaking of Talkshows: Whatever happened to Conan? Episodes are decent to good, like always, but boy the audience is simply horrible, they don't respond to anything and rarely laugh. At least that what it looks like on TV. Ferguson is a lot more enjoyable to watch.
And last 'Breaking In' with Slater and that dude from Reaper. Seemed funny enough to keep me entertained til Parks and Rec comes back on.
For a second I was terrified that that annoying chick from the xmas special will be his new companion, the real new one seems nice and interesting enough.
Also started watching Colbert Report and The Daily Show. Colbert Report is simply amazing, but you guys probably already knew that
Speaking of Talkshows: Whatever happened to Conan? Episodes are decent to good, like always, but boy the audience is simply horrible, they don't respond to anything and rarely laugh. At least that what it looks like on TV. Ferguson is a lot more enjoyable to watch.
And last 'Breaking In' with Slater and that dude from Reaper. Seemed funny enough to keep me entertained til Parks and Rec comes back on.
MooseKnuckles
Banned
Just watched the first season of Firefly, after hearing so much about it for so long I figured I should give it a shot. It was good, but definitely not great.
More specifically, the last half of the season was good, the first 5-6 episodes were an absolute slog. I don't understand why this show has such a rabid following, nothing about it felt all that remarkable. Maybe my expectations were too high after hearing people praise it for years. Still, I'm going to watch Serenity in the next couple of days to finish it all off.
I also watched all 6 episodes of Sherlock recently, thought it was absolutely brilliant.
More specifically, the last half of the season was good, the first 5-6 episodes were an absolute slog. I don't understand why this show has such a rabid following, nothing about it felt all that remarkable. Maybe my expectations were too high after hearing people praise it for years. Still, I'm going to watch Serenity in the next couple of days to finish it all off.
I also watched all 6 episodes of Sherlock recently, thought it was absolutely brilliant.
It is a show that if you just stumble across, it is a very nice surprise. I did just that without any outside hype and I was pleasantly surprised. It was the combination of Nathan Fillion, space, and western themes that pulled me in. I am a big fan of the series and movie, but I recognize its flaws and try to keep my praise in check.
Should have just ordered the complete series. There will never be a question to watch the rest, great series.
Auron_Kale
Member
Ended up watching The X-Files last night due to using Amazon Instant Video on my PS3 while downloading some things. Settled on "Triangle", though I was considering watching "The Unnatural" as well.
Triangle still holds up as one of my favorite episodes ever, for not only the plot and use of big band music during the big fight, but for the fact that it was shot continuously. Definitely one of the more lighthearted episodes, but I love it immensely.
Triangle still holds up as one of my favorite episodes ever, for not only the plot and use of big band music during the big fight, but for the fact that it was shot continuously. Definitely one of the more lighthearted episodes, but I love it immensely.
The Librarian
Banned
Better safe than sorry. I wasn't ready to pluck down $100 for a TV show that I may not like. I really hope I like it, though. I'm super excited to get started.
Brian Fellows
Pete Carroll Owns Me
Arthr2ShdsJcksn
Banned
I've been watching a ton of British shows thanks mostly to streaming.
Over the past few months I watched all of :
Peep Show
Black Books
Harry and Paul
Father Ted
Sherlock
That Mitchell and Webb Look
Life's too Short
I think I'm becoming infatuated with the UK.
Over the past few months I watched all of :
Peep Show
Black Books
Harry and Paul
Father Ted
Sherlock
That Mitchell and Webb Look
Life's too Short
I think I'm becoming infatuated with the UK.
DietRob
i've been begging for over 5 years.
My friend let me use his Season 1 BluRay and I marathon 7 episodes yesterday. Awesome show makes me feel like I'm in the world of the Elder Scrolls.
Be sure to watch I'm Alan Partridge. Really great Brit comedy show.
Just took a bath and getting settled in to start the show for my first viewing. Always see the GoT thread pop up so often on here so it must be good.
I've started watching Boardwalk Empire. It's simply brilliant. The setting is great, for someone not from the US, it's refreshing to see another town besides NY or LA. It's also funny to see a name like Al Capone flying around.
It's like The Godfather in TV serie, I'm at episode 7 right now, and it took me 5 days, so hopefully I will have catched up in a week or two
It's like The Godfather in TV serie, I'm at episode 7 right now, and it took me 5 days, so hopefully I will have catched up in a week or two
malingenie
Member
Yeah Netflix has definitely turned me into an anglophile. Add "The black adder" to that.
Right now my two shows are Justified and Game of Thrones. I fell about a month behind in Justified though, but they're both great.
This summer will be all about Breaking Bad season 5, continuing Deadwood, and perhaps starting The Wire or Mad Men. Maybe The Shield. What say you?
This summer will be all about Breaking Bad season 5, continuing Deadwood, and perhaps starting The Wire or Mad Men. Maybe The Shield. What say you?
Arthr2ShdsJcksn
Banned
I'll be sure to check it out.
I only mentioned the shows I've seen recently, but I've definitely watched and enjoyed other British shows like The Office, Black Adder, Faulty Towers, Flying Circus, A Bit of Fry and Laurie.
Obviously I'm a fan of comedy, but are there other good British dramatic shows?
The most recent one I saw was Luther, which was great, but I'm completely clueless as to whether I'm missing out on any great ones.
The Lamonster
Member
Started watching Deadwood on HBO GO. I can already tell I'm going to love this.
Going to check out Justified after that.
Going to check out Justified after that.
Kitschkraft
Member
Watched all of the Game of Thrones episodes in like 3 days.
Hooked like a mother fucker. I love it when I find a new program, should have jumped on board at the beginning.
^ This guy is special. I remember he won the emmy and was intrigued, now I see what the hype was about. Always has great interactions, regardless of who the other character is.
Unfortunately, I couldn't help myself, and gorged on book spoilers. Not a big deal really, I new about big spoilers from the first season just because the media went wild when something happens to a particular character. Highly anticipating all the twist.
Hooked like a mother fucker. I love it when I find a new program, should have jumped on board at the beginning.
^ This guy is special. I remember he won the emmy and was intrigued, now I see what the hype was about. Always has great interactions, regardless of who the other character is.
Unfortunately, I couldn't help myself, and gorged on book spoilers. Not a big deal really, I new about big spoilers from the first season just because the media went wild when something happens to a particular character. Highly anticipating all the twist.
Castor Krieg
Banned
Me: Let's watch Game of Thrones, just 1 episode, see if you will like it.
Fiancee: It's based on fantasy book, right? Silly dragons and elves?
Me: That's LotR, this has very little fantasy, it's mostly plotting and backstabbing.
Fiancee: I don't know...
Me: Please, please, please.
Fiancee: Ok then...
(watched Episode 1)
Fiancee: Next one, next one!
Watched all of Season 1 in one day. I can perfectly see how the series is going mainstream.
Been plowing through Friends with Benefits. It was a summer show cancelled after only one season. Only reason I started watching was because Ryan Hansen is in it from Veronica Mars. It's nothing special but its quirkiness sort of reminds me of Scrubs in a small way and it's enjoyable for a one season show. No commitment ha!
Trent Strong
Banned
Been watching Running Wilde on Netflix. Has an Arrested Development feel to it, and some of the same actors. The chick from Felicity is in it, and she's looking way hot.
The Lamonster
Member
aaaaand I fucking love Deadwood. Only problem is that it's a "guy show" and my girlfriend won't watch it with me. That said, is Justified also a "guy show?"
RatskyWatsky
Hunky Nostradamus
What is a 'guy show'?
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