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VGChampion
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Oh man, my friend just introduced me to Treme. How have I never heard of this show before? This show just oozes out awesomeness.
Shalashaska
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Nice choices, I've been on that same kick last year and a half or so. Only have half of The Sopranos and Deadwood to go.Iceman said:
I'd probably go Rome, Deadwood/The Sopranos, The Shield, The Wire.
close to the edge
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I've never watched Doctor Who before but all the avatars made me kind of interested. Do I miss out on a lot if I skip to the current season?gdt5016 said:
Spotless Mind
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It's more the new production team and showrunner (Steven Moffat, who wrote most of the standout episodes of prior seasons) that makes this season a great starting point. There is a definite jump in production values and, while some shoddy episodes remain, the general quality of the writing is much better. Matt Smith also makes for a brilliant Doctor.hamchan said:
Whilst Season 5's a pretty great place to jump in, there are a few episodes from prior seasons i'd consider necessities before starting. Most notably Blink and the Silence in the Library/Forest of the Dead 2-parter.
Cornballer
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I'm through the first five episodes of Spartacus. Fun show.
I'm through the first five episodes of Spartacus. Fun show.
Avatar: The Last Airbender
I've been watching this on Netflix instant stream and man, it's incredible. The action is fast and intense and there are genuinely funny moments that adults will appreciate a lot more than children. The art style and animation is amazing, I can't believe it's American done. I never gave the show a chance before because it was on Nick and that doesn't instill a ton of confidence in me. Really glad I finally started watching it, I'm almost done with the second season but the movie that apparently ended the series isn't on streaming :[. One of the things I love about the series most is the characters. They're all VERY fleshed out and they constantly surprise you. Even though there are technically good/evil sides they really make you emotionally involved in both.
I've been watching this on Netflix instant stream and man, it's incredible. The action is fast and intense and there are genuinely funny moments that adults will appreciate a lot more than children. The art style and animation is amazing, I can't believe it's American done. I never gave the show a chance before because it was on Nick and that doesn't instill a ton of confidence in me. Really glad I finally started watching it, I'm almost done with the second season but the movie that apparently ended the series isn't on streaming :[. One of the things I love about the series most is the characters. They're all VERY fleshed out and they constantly surprise you. Even though there are technically good/evil sides they really make you emotionally involved in both.
Larson Conway
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The Vampire Diaries
SURPRISINGLY GOOD -- especially towards the second half of the season. Piss-annoying start but mind-blowingly good at the end of the season
SURPRISINGLY GOOD -- especially towards the second half of the season. Piss-annoying start but mind-blowingly good at the end of the season
Lumpy Onion
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Acid08 said:
Thanks for the review! I am going to start watching it tomorrow. Sounds really cool, and am surprised I haven't watched it before. I probably thought it was just some kiddie crap or something.
I have been watching Spartacus. Just watched the episode titled "Whore".
WTF at that woman getting her head bashed in?! This show's hardcore. The whole scene before that with the masks was pretty well done too.
I have also been checking out some of the Doctor Who episodes people recommended. I was originally going to skip season 3 and 4, but the few I have seen have really given me the sci-fi fix I have been looking for. Episodes like Blink, Human Nature, and The Family of Blood are so good. I just watched Utopia. What started out as a shitty episode ended with my jaw on the floor. Wow! I don't think I am going to skip anything now.
Lumpy Onion
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Linkhero1 said:
Greatest show on TV right now bar-none. Its seriously one of most entertaining shows I have ever seen. Writing, visuals, acting, sense of humor. It seriously never lets down. Watch it and be blown away.
CajoleJuice
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Fixed.Lafiel said:
Trent Strong
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BOB ODENKIRK IS IN BREAKING BAD.
Tim the Wiz
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Whoever those people were, mark down their names. And never take their advice again.
They are unworthy.
They are unworthy.
Spotless Mind
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:lol That was the biggest WTF moment of the season for me, in a show that is filled with some mighty good WTF moments. Illythia might just be my fave character.GrumpyAlien said:
I finished the season a couple days ago and the finale is fucking crazy. I can't recommend this show enough.
ItAintEasyBeinCheesy
it's 4th of July in my asshole
OMG Gaf, im watching The Wire. Three eps into season 1 and diggin the shit out of it. Love the gang side as well.
Edit: Maybe the people who told him not to watch Breaking Bad own them all on DVD and dont wanna share..............
Edit: Maybe the people who told him not to watch Breaking Bad own them all on DVD and dont wanna share..............
Keyser Soze
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Who are these people telling people not to watch Breaking Bad. WTF are wrong with these people? Fuck people. Fuck them. These same people would probably watch Sex and the City and godamn Twilight and break down in tears or something. Why the fuck would anyone not like Breaking Bad. For fuck sake. People with dumb opinions should shut up and go away. How can someone form such an opinion, let alone let that opinion out in the world for other to hear? Idiots. All of them are complete idiots. Don't listen to them, and inform others of their earth-shattering ineptitude at life.
close to the edge
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Arrrgh, I finally need to start watching The Wire properly as well.. only watched the Pilot so far and I've got the whole 5 seasons box.ItAintEasyBeinCheesy said:
Been catching up on Doctor Who season 5 (skipped the rest, for now) and I love it. Light-hearted, fun and Matt Smith is awesome. "Bow ties are cool." :lol
Linkhero1 said:
Nah it's worth watching, again I think there is a bit to much relationship drama (that seems to be a new trend that I really don't like) going on but it's entertaining.
Watched the Pilot of Kings yesterday, that shit was brilliant.
That's what makes it so fucking great. None of this "here are the bad guys and there are the good and awesome cops" shit.
And if you already like it after 3 episodes you will love the rest.
ItAintEasyBeinCheesy
it's 4th of July in my asshole
close to the edge said:
Yeah thats what i got. I put of watching it for a bit till i got a new PS3 so i could upscale.
Jay Sosa said:
Kings is an incredible show, cant believe it got cancelled.
Yeah, i loved the shield cause it was good cop/bad cop with a lot of gang stuff mixed in, so there is no doubt i will love The Wire.
ItAintEasyBeinCheesy
it's 4th of July in my asshole
Jay Sosa said:
Has a good ending........ i guess you could read the Bible if you wanna know the rest
Lafiel said:
Prior to watching the show, I read through a LTTP thread here on GAF. Many of the posts mentioned how sad/depressing/etc. the finale is. When I finally got there, the episode was close to finishing and I found myself thinking, "This can't be it, can it? Nothing has happened which would fit the description." But, those final 10 or so minutes? Wow.
Next to the finale, my favourite episode would have to be "That's my Dog". Brutal stuff.
Cornballer
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Finished up S1 of Spartacus last week. Highly entertaining show and I flew through it on Netflix faster than most things I've watched in the past. Good times. Glad to hear that Whitfield is recovering well these days.
Now I'm on to watching Dexter S4 as part of my Summer catch up.
Now I'm on to watching Dexter S4 as part of my Summer catch up.
ItAintEasyBeinCheesy
it's 4th of July in my asshole
Watched the new ep of Family Guy last night, its about abortion. Are they showing this in the US or wont Fox let them?
afternoon delight
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Well, after a year.... It's time for a Wire re-watch.
Feels good man.
Feels good man.
Vigilant Walrus
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Finished Season 1 of True Blood! It was cool!
Thinking about trying;
Castle
Flashforward
Parks and Recreation
Community
V
Fringe
Spartacus
But I have no idea about which to see first!
Thinking about trying;
Castle
Flashforward
Parks and Recreation
Community
V
Fringe
Spartacus
But I have no idea about which to see first!
Vigilant Walrus said:Finished Season 1 of True Blood! It was cool!
Thinking about trying;
Castle
Flashforward
Parks and Recreation
Community
V
Fringe
Spartacus
But I have no idea about which to see first!
I wouldn't bother with Flashforward. Community is pretty good, particularly episode 23. Fringe, despite the plethora of "freak of the week" episodes, is rewarding when the mythology and plot advances. Spartacus starts off poorly but gets progressively better, culminating in television's greatest season finale yet.
Castle, Parks and V I haven't watched yet, so I can't comment on those.
Dirtyshubb
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Watched it last night, have to say it was one of the best eps in a long time. The whole anti abortion video was very funny and the ending was greatItAintEasyBeinCheesy said:
Also probably the best part:
"Theres only one way your not getting on that train *boom chicka waaa waaaa*" :lol
randomlyrossy
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Vigilant Walrus said:Finished Season 1 of True Blood! It was cool!
Thinking about trying;
Castle
Flashforward
Parks and Recreation
Community
V
Fringe
Spartacus
But I have no idea about which to see first!
V and Castle are worth checking out for sure. V is a surprisingly good sci-fi action/drama. Castle isn't the best show in the world but it's good fun and often really well written (in terms of dialogue).
FlashForward ended up being pretty good but it ended on a huge cliffhanger so I can't really recommending checking it out especially since it wasn't a very good show for most of its run.
I realize I'm nitpicking, but regardless: AD is not underrated. It's underwatched. You'd be hard-pressed to find someone who's seen it who wouldn't at least call it a very good show. The consensus I've observed is that it's amazing. Because, well, it is.Bukana said:
Let's hope that movie finally gets made.Fringe is really great, especially the end of season 1. I'd recommend it highly. Community is also great. What I've seen of Parks is wonderful, but I haven't seen every episode.Vigilant Walrus said:Finished Season 1 of True Blood! It was cool!
Thinking about trying;
Castle
Flashforward
Parks and Recreation
Community
V
Fringe
Spartacus
But I have no idea about which to see first!
I just watched seasons 1 and 2 of Big Bang Theory. Sheldon is a really funny character, everyone else is passable, and the science pleases me in a nerdy way. Like when I guessed that Sheldon would go to Mercury and then Ytterbium.
beelzebozo
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i still haven't figured out how anyone can watch TRUE BLOOD with a straight face.
ItAintEasyBeinCheesy
it's 4th of July in my asshole
beelzebozo said:
Kinda the point, i laugh whenever im watching it with my brother and some awkward scene comes on that makes everyone squeam............ so far season 3 has been a hoot, naked dudes everywhere.
I watched the second seasons of United States of Tara and Dollhouse
I enjoyed both. USoT is so nice because I never would had watched it if the episodes were longer than they are. They're like 29 minutes or something. Perfect. Love watching the personalities at work and the gay kid. Cute cute cute
Dollhouse was like the first season except better. The first half was boring shit and the second half was rushed awesome-cakes one after another. The places they could have gone.... Thankful for what I got though, Whedon ma bwai
Now watching True Blood season 3 as it continues. First two episodes were awesome. Hot sexcakes and funjumbles all in my mouth and down between my legs there is melted honey
I enjoyed both. USoT is so nice because I never would had watched it if the episodes were longer than they are. They're like 29 minutes or something. Perfect. Love watching the personalities at work and the gay kid. Cute cute cute
Dollhouse was like the first season except better. The first half was boring shit and the second half was rushed awesome-cakes one after another. The places they could have gone.... Thankful for what I got though, Whedon ma bwai
Now watching True Blood season 3 as it continues. First two episodes were awesome. Hot sexcakes and funjumbles all in my mouth and down between my legs there is melted honey
Started watching Friday Night Lights a few weeks ago and midway through s2.
First thought: This show has as much melodrama as a soap opera.
Also, Julie is sooooooo annoying. WAH!
First thought: This show has as much melodrama as a soap opera.
Also, Julie is sooooooo annoying. WAH!
MY EX-BOYFRIEND HAS A NEW GIRLFRIEND AND DOESNT WANT ME BECAUSE I WAS A BITCH AND DUMPED HIM TO GO AFTER A MUCH OLDER GUY! WHY DO ONLY BAD THINGS HAPPEN TO ME!!
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