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The Librarian
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I love both!Anasui Kishibe said:
Stay with it man. It'll be worth it in the end.beelzebozo said:
Cornballer
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Heh, Tim Goodman decided to start doing TV Power Rankings as weekly debate fodder. It's his rankings of the best current shows on television.
His inaugural top five: Mad Men, Sons of Anarchy, Glee, Modern Family, and Bored to Death. The rest of the top fifteen and discussion of why his rankings look like that via the link.
His inaugural top five: Mad Men, Sons of Anarchy, Glee, Modern Family, and Bored to Death. The rest of the top fifteen and discussion of why his rankings look like that via the link.
Anasui Kishibe said:
I'm a DS9 fan and I even saw it before I saw B5 and yet I think B5 is vastly superior. B5 ruined DS9 actually for me. B5's universe just has so much more depth, imo. Also my current main gripe with the ST universe is the fact that it is "too perfect" at least for the federation people (especially for the humans). DS9 did fine job trying to bring little darkness to the universe like the episode where they declared
martial law in earth
martial law in earth
.Other great plus for B5 is the amazing story arc. I did like Dominion war arc too but there were just so many stand alone episodes. While in B5 there is little to non stand alones when things get heated and even the stand alone episodes usually have some small hints and pointers to look for. It's really great feeling when you have finished the show and start rewatching it and you realise how much there is actually going on in the first season already.
Guy who didn't like B5's first season I strongly recommend you will keep watching it. Season 2 is already a lot better than season 1. And you will be hooked on B5 when you finish season 2. This is a promise. Acting and the effects don't get much better but still the show is fucking great. You will be amazed how much the show will change when it goes on.
Anasui Kishibe
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CiSTM said:I'm a DS9 fan and I even saw it before I saw B5 and yet I think B5 is vastly superior. B5 ruined DS9 actually for me. B5's universe just has so much more depth, imo. Also my current main gripe with the ST universe is the fact that it is "too perfect" at least for the federation people (especially for the humans). DS9 did fine job trying to bring little darkness to the universe like the episode where they declared... Still it had nothing against B5 and it'smartial law in earthepisodemartial law in earth
Other great plus for B5 is the amazing story arc. I did like Dominion war arc too but there were just so many stand alone episodes. While in B5 there is little to non stand alones when things get heated and even the stand alone episodes usually have some small hints and pointers to look for. It's really great feeling when you have finished the show and start rewatching it and you realise how much there is actually going on in the first season already.
Guy who didn't like B5's first season I strongly recommend you will keep watching it. Season 2 is already a lot better than season 1. And you will be hooked on B5 when you finish season 2. This is a promise. Acting and the effects don't get much better but still the show is fucking great. You will be amazed how much the show will change when it goes on.
well there goes my theory. I should stop using myself as measuring rod
beelzebozo
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just started rewatching FIREFLY.
god damn this show for being so good.
god damn.
god damn this show for being so good.
god damn.
beelzebozo
Jealous Bastard
john lithgow is on season 4 of dexter? fuuuuuck. that's awesome.
i'm only four or five episodes into season 3 for chrissakes
i'm only four or five episodes into season 3 for chrissakes
Sweet, sons of anarchy is the next show I plan on watching. I have the first season and I am dvring the second. I might wait intill the end of the second season to start watching it. That way I can watch them all in a row.Cornballer said:
Btw I never knew the guy who created it was the dude who was obsessed with feet from the Shield.
beelzebozo
Jealous Bastard
i'm not a huge believer in staying "spoiler-free," but even if i were, i doubt i'd think that was much of a spoiler anyway. no big deal. just thought it was really cool that he was on.
aparisi2274
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Since I was a huge fan of Scrubs, I tuned in last night to watch Bill Lawrence's new show "Cougartown" with Courtney Cox, and I have to say it was pretty damn funny!
I highly suggest everyone give the show a chance, and watch a few episodes. The premiere ep is up on hulu if anyone cares.
I highly suggest everyone give the show a chance, and watch a few episodes. The premiere ep is up on hulu if anyone cares.
Brian Fellows
Pete Carroll Owns Me
aparisi2274 said:
I would but Courtney Cox is in it and she's not funny.
beelzebozo
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gdt5016 said:
i don't try and go around flaunting spoilers for shows i've seen, but i also don't sweat it when i see or hear something that could be construed as one. i value the journey far more than the destination, my friend.
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Ceres said:
triplestation
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My name is Earl was a damn good show. I sucks that it's gone now.
permutated
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I'm watching Hells Kitchen.
I fucking hate this show why do I even waste my time with it?
I fucking hate this show why do I even waste my time with it?
beelzebozo
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Zeliard said:
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I think it's better than all three but I never watch the last couple seasons of the sopranos(besides a couple of episodes here and there). If the last season of the wire wasn't so bad then I'd put it over the shield. The Shield also has the best series finale for any show. It's perfect.Zeliard said:
just finished S4 of The Wire. After the first 2 seasons I thought it was good, but not among the best shows ever. After S3 and 4 though I've changed my mind, it's definitely up there. It's sometimes unsatisfying though, but I guess that's part of the charm of it, how realistic it is instead of always having everything work itself out in some magical way at the end.
I've heard S5 isn't that good though. That true?
I've heard S5 isn't that good though. That true?
beelzebozo
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season 4 is the emotional zenith of THE WIRE. 5 is good, but not as good. but if you love the show by now, you'll love season 5 ultimately.
Zeliard said:
One of the best shows ever.
Just be aware, S1 is the worst of the series imo and not even all that representative of the series (in the sense that the drama in S1 just doesn't compare to how completely fucking gripping the later seasons are). If you can get through S1, I promise it'll be worth it.
Finished season 1 of fringe, man it picked up so well
also re watching big bang theory wooohoo love that show
Debating on watching NCIS or Sopranos next? Which one?
or
I may go back and rewatch the shield, i never finished it, i gave up when glenn close joined because i find her annoying. but i cant just pickup on season 5 because i dont remember whats going on
anyone watching sons of anarchy, hang in there because season 2 is 10x better than 1 and its only been 3 episodes
also re watching big bang theory wooohoo love that show
Debating on watching NCIS or Sopranos next? Which one?
or
I may go back and rewatch the shield, i never finished it, i gave up when glenn close joined because i find her annoying. but i cant just pickup on season 5 because i dont remember whats going on
anyone watching sons of anarchy, hang in there because season 2 is 10x better than 1 and its only been 3 episodes
aparisi2274
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Brian Fellows said:
Just give it a shot, for Bill Lawrence. It really is a funny show..
Anasui Kishibe
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Blader5489 said:
this.
The Shield is one of those rare shows that get better every season
I Just finished a marathon through most of Smallville.
I reached season 8 and after watching a couple of episodes, I had to stop because it's not really the same show at all anymore and all the qualities that allowed me to enjoy the show have just vanished suddenly. Too many characters have departed and the show has lost it's fundamental essence. The writing feels different and the show seems to have lost most of it's dramatic tension.
Through season 7 it was a roller coaster ride that was alternately good and terrible, but most of it was at least entertaining and it had a certain charm. It's one of those shows that you know isn't great, but you are compelled to watch it anyway.
They probably should have moved the story faster so they could end it one or two seasons ago. It's always a shame when key writers and actors depart before a show can be completed properly.
There were plenty of things to complain about in the show, but I'm glad I watched it up to the point where I stopped. One of these days when I'm extremely bored I'll probably go back and finish it and see how they end the series.
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Just wanted to amend this post since I changed my mind pretty drastically and I don't want to leave a false impression of the show.
Later that night I broke down and watched a few more episodes from season 8. I liked them a lot more than the first couple and I think that they've got enough character development invested now in the new people that I'm starting to enjoy it more. I woke up and decided to give it another go after scanning the thread about the new episode last night from season 9.
It becomes a very different show in season 8. A lot of the things that built the fabric of the show previously are gone, but once they establish the new structure, things start to work again. It's not quite the glory days of the show, but it's turning almost into a Superman show now and they're starting to make that work in a different way.
I think the fact that I've been watching it in a marathon fashion made it harder for me to adjust, because unlike most fans, I didn't have to wait months after the end of season 7 to start up season 8, and the changes felt VERY jarring.
I reached season 8 and after watching a couple of episodes, I had to stop because it's not really the same show at all anymore and all the qualities that allowed me to enjoy the show have just vanished suddenly. Too many characters have departed and the show has lost it's fundamental essence. The writing feels different and the show seems to have lost most of it's dramatic tension.
Through season 7 it was a roller coaster ride that was alternately good and terrible, but most of it was at least entertaining and it had a certain charm. It's one of those shows that you know isn't great, but you are compelled to watch it anyway.
They probably should have moved the story faster so they could end it one or two seasons ago. It's always a shame when key writers and actors depart before a show can be completed properly.
There were plenty of things to complain about in the show, but I'm glad I watched it up to the point where I stopped. One of these days when I'm extremely bored I'll probably go back and finish it and see how they end the series.
edit///
Just wanted to amend this post since I changed my mind pretty drastically and I don't want to leave a false impression of the show.
Later that night I broke down and watched a few more episodes from season 8. I liked them a lot more than the first couple and I think that they've got enough character development invested now in the new people that I'm starting to enjoy it more. I woke up and decided to give it another go after scanning the thread about the new episode last night from season 9.
It becomes a very different show in season 8. A lot of the things that built the fabric of the show previously are gone, but once they establish the new structure, things start to work again. It's not quite the glory days of the show, but it's turning almost into a Superman show now and they're starting to make that work in a different way.
I think the fact that I've been watching it in a marathon fashion made it harder for me to adjust, because unlike most fans, I didn't have to wait months after the end of season 7 to start up season 8, and the changes felt VERY jarring.
Brian Fellows
Pete Carroll Owns Me
aparisi2274 said:
I've seen enough clips to know that its not funny. Bill Lawrence isn't what made Scrubs funny it was the cast.
I'm thinking of starting Star Trek, I've pretty much avoided it like the plague, my experiences being limited to the newest film and Insurrection. Is there any particular order I should watch it in? Do I start from the beginning and steadily plow through it, films included? Do I skip anything?
Anasui Kishibe
Banned
while zapping between Chuck episodes I stumbled on DS9's "Duet". Jesus Christ, what a superb script, superb writing, superb everything. I'm almost tempted to rewatch the whole serie again
I'm about half way through Fringe, its decent if not a little formulaic. I was going to stop watching but Walter is enough of a reason to keep watching it.
I also just finished Children of Earth, fantastic first three episodes, folllowed by two 'meh episodes. I'm mainly pissed because
I also just finished Children of Earth, fantastic first three episodes, folllowed by two 'meh episodes. I'm mainly pissed because
Ianto died. :\
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