Lets talk about tv shows in general...anyone become popular enough "game of thrones" can divergent to its own thread where the viewers can discuesss it openly.
Rules:
If you are watching a tv show based on a book or comic please don't spoil it by refferancing the source material to ruin what is to come in the tv show.
For tv shows based off movies: Fargo, Hannibal, bates motel I feel it is fair game..
I mean he'll they seem to base these shows on movies what have been out so long it is your own fault for not watching the movie before watching the show.
Currently I am watching: orange is the new black, the 100, big bang theory, 2 broke girls, bates motel, game of thrones,star wars clone wars (still making my way through season 3), and I was enjoying too human but that got killed off sigh :-({|=
I am going to rematch orange is the new black before starting season two as my wife never saw it and wants to get into it.
Weird double posts self quote.
So you know that happened.
Lol didn't even realize I quoted my post then edited the quoted post instead of the original...
Sigh....
Should I fix it or just leave it?......
Ehhhhhhhh
Orange season 2 is...is...is...not going to be spoiled by me!
I watched all 13 episodes in one weekend. We can talk when you're done.
Been watching Doctor Who on netflik since i don't have bbc america it's the only way i can watch it.
Been watching the original animated series for RoboCop, maybe someday they'll properly release Alpha Commando as well.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RoboCop:_Alpha_Commando (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RoboCop:_Alpha_Commando)
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Finished Fargo last night. That was quite enjoyable. Not perfect, but certainly worthy of some hugs.
I've re watched nearly all of the original Star Trek episodes with my daughter. I haven't seen these in 25+ years. It's funny how I clearly remember certain aspects of an episode, but have absolutely no recollection of the remaining 80-90%.
Curb Your Enthusiasm. I rarely had HBO, so I had only seen a scattering of episodes, mostly from first few seasons. I know this isn't everyone's cup of tea, but I love it.
Quote from: galam on 06/22/2014, 08:58 PMOrange season 2 is...is...is...not going to be spoiled by me!
I watched all 13 episodes in one weekend. We can talk when you're done.
Come back here once you watch it all! I'm curious to see how people felt about season 2
Currently my wife and I are in season 4 of Breaking Bad. I just caught up on Game of Thrones myself. Beyond that I'm not watching much else unless it's Baseball.
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Quote from: esteban on 06/23/2014, 07:18 AMCurb Your Enthusiasm. I rarely had HBO, so I had only seen a scattering of episodes, mostly from first few seasons. I know this isn't everyone's cup of tea, but I love it.
Love this show.
I was pleasantly surprised with Silicon Valley.
Quote from: HailingTheThings on 06/23/2014, 05:07 PMQuote from: esteban on 06/23/2014, 07:18 AMCurb Your Enthusiasm. I rarely had HBO, so I had only seen a scattering of episodes, mostly from first few seasons. I know this isn't everyone's cup of tea, but I love it.
Love this show.
Great now I want to go and listen to "Everybone wants to rul the world"
Quote from: Medic_wheat on 06/24/2014, 02:25 PMQuote from: HailingTheThings on 06/23/2014, 05:07 PMQuote from: esteban on 06/23/2014, 07:18 AMCurb Your Enthusiasm. I rarely had HBO, so I had only seen a scattering of episodes, mostly from first few seasons. I know this isn't everyone's cup of tea, but I love it.
Love this show.
Great now I want to go and listen to "Everybone wants to rul the world"
This is true. Probably.
Bone.
Quote from: HailingTheThings on 06/25/2014, 12:26 AMQuote from: Medic_wheat on 06/24/2014, 02:25 PMQuote from: HailingTheThings on 06/23/2014, 05:07 PMQuote from: esteban on 06/23/2014, 07:18 AMCurb Your Enthusiasm. I rarely had HBO, so I had only seen a scattering of episodes, mostly from first few seasons. I know this isn't everyone's cup of tea, but I love it.
Love this show.
Great now I want to go and listen to "Everybone wants to rul the world"
This is true. Probably. Bone.
[Bone]
Bone Bone Bone Bone.. Bone.. Bone.. Bone.. Bone.. Bone
Now tell me whatcha gonna do
when there ain't no where to run (tell me what)
(When judgment comes for you, when judgment comes for you)
And whatcha gonna do
when there ain't no where to hide (tell me what)
When judgment comes for you (Cause it's gonna come for you)
War of the Worlds and Tales from the Darkside.
Quote from: TR0N on 06/23/2014, 02:40 AMBeen watching Doctor Who on netflik since i don't have bbc america it's the only way i can watch it.
Same here, except on Hulu. My wife & I fought getting into it for several years, kept hearing how cool it was, but I really felt like I wanted to start allllllllllllllllllllllllll the way back at the beginning with Doctor #1, rather then with 9. Glad I didn't start the original series first, I probably wouldn't have given the new series a chance. We love 10/Tenet, he is our favorite so far, not done with 11 just yet & 12 starts soon I believe.
I have started watching the original series, but mainly in the background. So far, atleast with the 1st Doctor, it's flipping boring. I hear good things about Doctor 4, which is "who" I recall seeing on PBS as a kid. Unfortunately(or maybe fortunately??) there's a lot of missing episodes back from when BBC would record over their own shows!
In general, trying to watch less tv, if only because we just don't have the time! Was watching Almost Human, but, like mentioned earlier, it was cancelled. We do watch SHIELD(hoping the next season is better), (Green) Arrow, Falling Skies, Perception, NCIS & LA(& probably New Orleans), CSI, Continuum, the new TMNT, Big Bang Theory. I watch(without my wife) Nartuo Shippuden, Beware the Batman, Law & Order SVU, Space Dandy, Black Lagoon.
Used to watch Clone Wars, but the last season is on Netflix. We do want to see the Defenders series(Daredevil, Iron Fist, Luke Cage...& some chick whose name escapes me) next year, so might have to pick up Netflix, atleast temporarily. I'd like to watch Avenger's Assemble, though I don't think it's supposed to be as good as Earth's Mightiest Heroes, plus, we don't get Disney XD. Same goes for the next Transformers series, except we don't get The Hub.
I like fringe. X files and star trek. Oh and I'm currently rewatching red dwarf for the 200th time following a discussion in another thread.
Quote from: PCEngineHell on 06/25/2014, 01:21 AMWar of the Worlds and Tales from the Darkside.
The late 80's War of the Worlds TV series? I remember watching that on WPIX back in the day. I don't know how it would hold up today. I remember it as "OK" as a kid—but I don't remember it keeping me engaged/intrigued for its entire run (a lot of series are like that...the intrigue and charm dissipate). Same goes for Fox's "Werewolf" TV series...I wonder how it would hold up. Have you ever seen that? I liked it when I was a kid, but now... :pcgs:
Speaking of old shows...The Hitcher was another TV show that I haven't seen in forever.
I love Tales from the Darkside (most episodes decent, some exceptional). One of the shows I always looked forward to back in the day. The entire opening sequence is pure gold. Close your eyes and it is 10x more powerful (even when I was a kid I wanted to get rid of the cheesy "inverse" video effect used....the original footage of the forest is good, but when it "flips" to the Darkside...ouch.)
I loved this format...Freddy's Nightmares, Tales from the Crypt, Twilight Zone (old and new...old so much better)....but my all-time favorite is ALFRED HITCHCOCK PRESENTS. Granted, not quite the same as the others on the list, but still...
Damn, if I had time, there are a lot of things I would watch. (I barely scratched the surface).
I plan on finishing through seasons 2-6 of Tales from the Crypt, starting sometime soon.
I watched all of them to completion, when they first got released onto DVD. It was awesome seeing these get released, I gladly bought them upon release since I enjoyed them on HBO, and the movies in theatres.
But, since the DVD releases, I have not gone through each and every episode. Just a few episodes here, oh I want to watch that episode, etc.
Other than Season 2, the largest season, I recall watching each season to completion within 1-2 days. it may not have happened on the day it arrived, but when I started watching it, I binged. So, it shouldn't take too long.
The Hitcher has had a mess of DVD releases. "Best of" DVD sets in the USA, Canada got a nice "Season 1" set, but it has a bit of compression issues, nowhere near as bad as Ray Bradbury Theatre's DVD release, though.
That's a good one, Esteban. The set can be had for cheap, $10 for the whole series. The series used to run it all the time years ago on USA Network, back when they had Saturday Nightmares, UP! All Night, etc.
I could keep going on, but I'll stop here. :)
MrFulci, we better be careful. I think we could talk about TV for hours over coffee. We watched too much TV (ironic since i didn't a TV until 7th grade, I had to sneak into the basement, pull an old B/W set out of storage just to get my fix of Josie & the Pussycats before school! I loved all the late night USA Network stuff (even Gilbert Godfried...when hosted stuff for a while). Of course, all the greet TV I watched on the weekends when I stayed at my grandma's—my parents knew I was a lost soul.
HERE'S SOMETHING THAT MAY STUMP US: I loved a PBS educational kids show that was from 70's/80's and had a young girl (she helps solve mysteries) with the help of a talking typewriter. Yeah, it sounds corny, but it had a wonderfully spooky atmosphere and I loved that about the show. She reminds me now of the girl from Land of the Lost (blonde braids), but that simply means it was a generic white girl. I've actually tried to find the title of this show years ago but gave up in frustration.
Don't even get me started on all the PBS shows I have watched. No cable TV makes you an addict.
Quote from: esteban on 06/25/2014, 08:16 AMMrFulci, we better be careful. I think we could talk about TV for hours over coffee. We watched too much TV (ironic since i didn't a TV until 7th grade, I had to sneak into the basement, pull an old B/W set out of storage just to get my fix of Josie & the Pussycats before school! I loved all the late night USA Network stuff (even Gilbert Godfried...when hosted stuff for a while). Of course, all the greet TV I watched on the weekends when I stayed at my grandma'smy parents knew I was a lost soul.
HERE'S SOMETHING THAT MAY STUMP US: I loved a PBS educational kids show that was from 70's/80's and had a young girl (she helps solve mysteries) with the help of a talking typewriter. Yeah, it sounds corny, but it had a wonderfully spooky atmosphere and I loved that about the show. She reminds me now of the girl from Land of the Lost (blonde braids), but that simply means it was a generic white girl. I've actually tried to find the title of this show years ago but gave up in frustration.
Don't even get me started on all the PBS shows I have watched. No cable TV makes you an addict.
I'll see what I can dig up about that PBS show you mention.
I watched a lot of Over the air (OTA) television, cable wasn't on all the TVs. OTA, years ago, that's where I would sometimes first see movie such as, Godzilla vs the Smog Monster, Sword of the Valiant, The Pit, etc.
I think it's cool that the torch has been carried by some others, after the transition to digital broadcasting. There are now similar stations such as THIS!, Movies, and a few other I'm forgetting. They feature a good combination of older movies, and older shows.
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I know you said 70s-80s but there was a early 90s PBS show called ghostwriter that sounds close to your description. Is that is?
Quote from: Medic_wheat on 06/25/2014, 09:16 AMI know you said 70s-80s but there was a early 90s PBS show called ghostwriter that sounds close to your description. Is that is?
Nope, way too modern. Plus, not my generation. :pcgs:
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Quote from: guest on 06/23/2014, 10:38 AMQuote from: galam on 06/22/2014, 08:58 PMOrange season 2 is...is...is...not going to be spoiled by me!
I watched all 13 episodes in one weekend. We can talk when you're done.
Come back here once you watch it all! I'm curious to see how people felt about season 2
Oh, i finished it in one weekend, but im not a spoiler.
Quote from: galam on 06/25/2014, 06:05 PMQuote from: guest on 06/23/2014, 10:38 AMQuote from: galam on 06/22/2014, 08:58 PMOrange season 2 is...is...is...not going to be spoiled by me!
I watched all 13 episodes in one weekend. We can talk when you're done.
Come back here once you watch it all! I'm curious to see how people felt about season 2
Oh, i finished it in one weekend, but im not a spoiler.
Oh my bad, for whatever reason I read that as you hadn't watched it yet.
Spoilers aside and as a general thought, I still enjoyed it. I think the show is still pretty solid
Quote from: esteban on 06/25/2014, 05:45 AMQuote from: PCEngineHell on 06/25/2014, 01:21 AMWar of the Worlds and Tales from the Darkside.
The late 80's War of the Worlds TV series? I remember watching that on WPIX back in the day. I don't know how it would hold up today.
Yeah to be honest it is feeling pretty rough. I thought it was cool when I was a kid but right now I'm not so sure. I need to watch it a bit more before I decide completely. Tales from the Darkside however remains excellent, as do all the other series like it. Some of the stuff is on Hulu. Hitchcock, Night Gallery, Twilight Zone, Outer Limits etc.
The United States if Tara
My wife and I watched it a handful of years ago and enjoyed it. We've been looking for something to watch again and saw it was on Netflix. It's still really good. And it turns out it takes place in and around Overland Park, KS which is near our neck of the woods (I work in Olathe, one of it's neighboring towns).
I think it's only 4 seasons long, and I think they were relatively short seasons (it was on Showtime originally) so we'll probably be looking for something else to watch again soon...
Quote from: ParanoiaDragon on 06/25/2014, 02:28 AMQuote from: TR0N on 06/23/2014, 02:40 AMBeen watching Doctor Who on netflik since i don't have bbc america it's the only way i can watch it.
...but I really felt like I wanted to start allllllllllllllllllllllllll the way back at the beginning with Doctor #1, rather then with 9. Glad I didn't start the original series first, I probably wouldn't have given the new series a chance. We love 10/Tenet, he is our favorite so far, not done with 11 just yet & 12 starts soon I believe.
I have started watching the original series, but mainly in the background. So far, atleast with the 1st Doctor, it's flipping boring. I hear good things about Doctor 4, which is "who" I recall seeing on PBS as a kid. Unfortunately(or maybe fortunately??) there's a lot of missing episodes back from when BBC would record over their own shows!
Ok, I grew up watching Jon Pertwee & Tom Baker & Peter Davison first, then I was able to watch all the other doctors because PBS was awesome.
Hartnell, the first doctor, is a cranky old man and I kind of like that. A curmudgeon, through and through. The stories and sets and special effects are actually pretty decent, but the sound (at least the recordings I watched on TV back in the day) had a lot to be desired and, believe it or not, I think this single factor (poor sound quality) prevents the show from making a stronger impression with modern audiences. The pacing of the stories, for example, can be slow/tedious throughout the old series (60's-80's). I used to think the first 2-3 doctors suffered this pacing problem the worst, but now I think it's because folks simply don't find the first two doctors (and/or companions) as charismatic/engaging/etc.
The second doctor is Shemp and I think PBS aired his stuff the fewest number of times. I'm least familiar with him.
All I can say is: give all the doctors a chance. I have my favorites, too.
I also really, really hate when the "companions get in trouble" trope—even as a kid, it annoyed the hell out of me. Some companions are insanely annoying, too. I try to bear with this garbage, but I'll be honest, it is not a consistent show. You take the crap with the gold (at least I do, anyway).
For example, some of the ALL-TIME BEST stories feature the worst companions. Even a horribly annoying companion can't torpedo an otherwise good production. I am of course thinking about ------The Caves of Androzani------ so very awesome, despite Peri (horrible actress simply cannot act).
Peri = worst companion ever.
Anyway, I could go on and on about Dr. Who.
ANOTHER SUGGESTION, IF YOU LIKE BRITISH SCI-FI: If you can find a way to watch Blake's 7, do it. Blake's 7. Much enjoyment.
Which reminds me of more goodness...there's DANGER MAN / SECRET AGENT MAN and The Prisoner...
Quote from: Medic_wheat on 06/25/2014, 01:18 AMBone Bone Bone Bone.. Bone.. Bone.. Bone.. Bone.. Bone
Now tell me whatcha gonna do
when there ain't no where to run (tell me what)
(When judgment comes for you, when judgment comes for you)
And whatcha gonna do
when there ain't no where to hide (tell me what)
When judgment comes for you (Cause it's gonna come for you)
We're carrying a skeleton to an icy lake...
Quote from: esteban on 06/25/2014, 10:53 PMQuote from: ParanoiaDragon on 06/25/2014, 02:28 AMQuote from: TR0N on 06/23/2014, 02:40 AMBeen watching Doctor Who on netflik since i don't have bbc america it's the only way i can watch it.
...but I really felt like I wanted to start allllllllllllllllllllllllll the way back at the beginning with Doctor #1, rather then with 9. Glad I didn't start the original series first, I probably wouldn't have given the new series a chance. We love 10/Tenet, he is our favorite so far, not done with 11 just yet & 12 starts soon I believe.
I have started watching the original series, but mainly in the background. So far, atleast with the 1st Doctor, it's flipping boring. I hear good things about Doctor 4, which is "who" I recall seeing on PBS as a kid. Unfortunately(or maybe fortunately??) there's a lot of missing episodes back from when BBC would record over their own shows!
Ok, I grew up watching Jon Pertwee & Tom Baker & Peter Davison first, then I was able to watch all the other doctors because PBS was awesome.
Hartnell, the first doctor, is a cranky old man and I kind of like that. A curmudgeon, through and through. The stories and sets and special effects are actually pretty decent, but the sound (at least the recordings I watched on TV back in the day) had a lot to be desired and, believe it or not, I think this single factor (poor sound quality) prevents the show from making a stronger impression with modern audiences. The pacing of the stories, for example, can be slow/tedious throughout the old series (60's-80's). I used to think the first 2-3 doctors suffered this pacing problem the worst, but now I think it's because folks simply don't find the first two doctors (and/or companions) as charismatic/engaging/etc.
The second doctor is Shemp and I think PBS aired his stuff the fewest number of times. I'm least familiar with him.
All I can say is: give all the doctors a chance. I have my favorites, too.
I also really, really hate when the "companions get in trouble" trope—even as a kid, it annoyed the hell out of me. Some companions are insanely annoying, too. I try to bear with this garbage, but I'll be honest, it is not a consistent show. You take the crap with the gold (at least I do, anyway).
For example, some of the ALL-TIME BEST stories feature the worst companions. Even a horribly annoying companion can't torpedo an otherwise good production. I am of course thinking about ------The Caves of Androzani------ so very awesome, despite Peri (horrible actress simply cannot act).
Peri = worst companion ever.
Anyway, I could go on and on about Dr. Who.
ANOTHER SUGGESTION, IF YOU LIKE BRITISH SCI-FI: If you can find a way to watch Blake's 7, do it. Blake's 7. Much enjoyment.
Which reminds me of more goodness...there's DANGER MAN / SECRET AGENT MAN and The Prisoner...
I grew up on watching the original series to through pbs.Still my favorite is tom baker,he added humor to the character and didn't take the role to seriously.I was watching the current doctor who through netflik i was catching up on matt smith,though i don't his take on it is that great.I was just watching and i'm caught up some but i'm annoyed they don't have the rest of season 7 ](*,)
Before your thread takes off, you've got a typo to fix: "you're" versus "your." FYI.
As for me, I have no TV series to speak of ATM and not for ages since like early ~2000. I tried to finish off Highlander which is 6 seasons on Hulu.com a few years ago, but I stopped at the third and haven't gotten back around to it yet. My DSL sucks and so does streaming but that's only part of the reasons I haven't resumed it. Oh, I did get a few episodes of season 1 of "The Outer Limits" come to think of it back during this time. Anyway, I mostly stick with movies for entertainment I guess, these days at least.
Cool, my wife and I recently started watching Doctor Who as well. It was a little weird at first accepting Barty Crouch as the Doctor, but he's quickly become one of my favorites (right up there with Tom Baker and Jon Pertwee.) Great show!
We've also been watching the old Six Million Dollar man series, which holds up surprisingly well. Speaking of which, William Shatner guest-starred in an episode of season one and my poor TV almost couldn't handle the combined machismo of Shatner and Majors together on screen in full 70s garb. I think my wife got pregnant just from watching it... I fully expect the baby to come out sporting lush chest hair and holding a glass of bourbon.
Oh, and we'll hopefully be re-watching the awesome new Cosmos series on Blu-ray soon.
Quote from: InfraMan on 06/26/2014, 09:18 AMCool, my wife and I recently started watching Doctor Who as well. It was a little weird at first accepting Barty Crouch as the Doctor, but he's quickly become one of my favorites (right up there with Tom Baker and Jon Pertwee.) Great show!
We've also been watching the old Six Million Dollar man series, which holds up surprisingly well. Speaking of which, William Shatner guest-starred in an episode of season one and my poor TV almost couldn't handle the combined machismo of Shatner and Majors together on screen in full 70s garb. I think my wife got pregnant just from watching it... I fully expect the baby to come out sporting lush chest hair and holding a glass of bourbon.
Oh, and we'll hopefully be re-watching the awesome new Cosmos series on Blu-ray soon.
I haven't seen 6 Million $ or Bionic Woman in ages. I loved those shows.
One of the best episodes of Bionic Woman involved a sentient computer (like HAL from 2001) and a doomsday weapon that would destroy the planet.
Sadly, I can't remember any other plot lines from either series! How sad is that. I watched them all, multiple times, back in the day.
Some of you are watching great shows, specifically Curb Your Enthusiasm, Tales from the Darkside, and Tales from the Crypt.
The only shows I regularly watch are South Park and Walking Dead, both of which are on a break right now. Most of my TV watching doesn't consist of sitcoms/dramas, but rather is baseball or Jeopardy.
However, I am slowly making my way through Louie, as it is something my girlfriend and I can agree on. We just finished season one and I found it pretty amusing.
Quote from: TheClash603 on 06/26/2014, 09:28 PMSome of you are watching great shows, specifically Curb Your Enthusiasm, Tales from the Darkside, and Tales from the Crypt.
The only shows I regularly watch are South Park and Walking Dead, both of which are on a break right now. Most of my TV watching doesn't consist of sitcoms/dramas, but rather is baseball or Jeopardy.
However, I am slowly making my way through Louie, as it is something my girlfriend and I can agree on. We just finished season one and I found it pretty amusing.
My friend told me I had to watch Louie. I am certainly curious about it.
Quote from: esteban on 06/26/2014, 09:32 PMQuote from: TheClash603 on 06/26/2014, 09:28 PMSome of you are watching great shows, specifically Curb Your Enthusiasm, Tales from the Darkside, and Tales from the Crypt.
The only shows I regularly watch are South Park and Walking Dead, both of which are on a break right now. Most of my TV watching doesn't consist of sitcoms/dramas, but rather is baseball or Jeopardy.
However, I am slowly making my way through Louie, as it is something my girlfriend and I can agree on. We just finished season one and I found it pretty amusing.
My friend told me I had to watch Louie. I am certainly curious about it.
It is a little dry, in a similar vein as Curb, so you would likely enjoy it.
BTW - USA Up All Night was awesome and I am glad I wasn't the only one to watch it.
Quote from: esteban on 06/26/2014, 09:32 PMQuote from: TheClash603 on 06/26/2014, 09:28 PMSome of you are watching great shows, specifically Curb Your Enthusiasm, Tales from the Darkside, and Tales from the Crypt.
The only shows I regularly watch are South Park and Walking Dead, both of which are on a break right now. Most of my TV watching doesn't consist of sitcoms/dramas, but rather is baseball or Jeopardy.
However, I am slowly making my way through Louie, as it is something my girlfriend and I can agree on. We just finished season one and I found it pretty amusing.
My friend told me I had to watch Louie. I am certainly curious about it.
I'm normally not a fan of comedian shows but I think his humor is pretty funny and the show is pretty good.
I was skeptical at first as well but I gave it a shot and enjoyed it.
Quote from: guest on 06/26/2014, 10:41 PMQuote from: esteban on 06/26/2014, 09:32 PMQuote from: TheClash603 on 06/26/2014, 09:28 PMSome of you are watching great shows, specifically Curb Your Enthusiasm, Tales from the Darkside, and Tales from the Crypt.
The only shows I regularly watch are South Park and Walking Dead, both of which are on a break right now. Most of my TV watching doesn't consist of sitcoms/dramas, but rather is baseball or Jeopardy.
However, I am slowly making my way through Louie, as it is something my girlfriend and I can agree on. We just finished season one and I found it pretty amusing.
My friend told me I had to watch Louie. I am certainly curious about it.
I'm normally not a fan of comedian shows but I think his humor is pretty funny and the show is pretty good.
I was skeptical at first as well but I gave it a shot and enjoyed it.
Louie is definitely one of the better shows out there.
I'm looking forward to season 2 of Under the Dome starting up on Monday. It doesn't follow the book much and the characters are rather dumb, but I still enjoy it and at least it's not some jackball reality show.
Other shows I try to catch when they're on: Simpsons, Family Guy, American Dad, SNL, Supernatural, Dr. Who (Tom Baker's scarf for the win!), This Old House, Brooklyn Nine Nine, and the Millers (gotta watch GOB).
I'm on a deep space nine marathon oh yeah.
Got the urge while scrolling through Netflix to rewatch all the seasons of My Name Is Earl. As a Kevin Smith fan .. became of a fan of Jason Lee, and Ethan Suplee. That show cracks me up, and is great and low key before heading off to sleep. Just wish it was on HBO as I'd like to see more of Nadine Velazquez. [-o< I know this is Netflix, but not original content for them .. originally saw it when it was on standard TV cable.
I just watched the 1st episode of true detective. I'm going to pull a marathon and finish the entire season by the morning.
Quote from: Bklyn4ever on 07/24/2014, 09:39 PMI just watched the 1st episode of true detective. I'm going to pull a marathon and finish the entire season by the morning.
I am a few (3-4) episodes in. Excellent so far. I'm really enjoying it.
Quote from: guest on 06/27/2014, 10:30 AMI'm looking forward to season 2 of Under the Dome starting up on Monday. It doesn't follow the book much and the characters are rather dumb, but I still enjoy it and at least it's not some jackball reality show.
Other shows I try to catch when they're on: Simpsons, Family Guy, American Dad, SNL, Supernatural, Dr. Who (Tom Baker's scarf for the win!), This Old House, Brooklyn Nine Nine, and the Millers (gotta watch GOB).
I only have the handful of Dr. Who available on Netflix. Some great stuff there, but I wish I had more! gotta watch some more. I like Colin Baker more than most folks, I think.
This Old House circa 70's, 80's, 90's, etc.? :pcgs: Rich Carthuey (sp?). I KNOW THE DAMN PLUMBER'S NAME.
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Currently watching a Season Two of original Star Trek with my daughter. Awesome.
Extras (Ricky Gervais) — rewatching because I realized I needed to. Can't believe it's been 8 years or longer.
Been watching SOA with the old lady haha, been putting of this show for a long time, not bad. I can't decide if I hate or love the Ron Perlman charecter.
High Scool of the Dead - Anime with zombies and fan service. As a zombie fan it's a fun watch, but I feel dirty watching it. :?
Ive been rewatchingStar Trek series. The best episodes of each series. Its been fun!
On hulu there another show that ive been watching called Rev. Its a nice show. Entertaining if a little depressing.
Quote from: psychobear on 07/25/2014, 01:19 AMBeen watching SOA with the old lady haha, been putting of this show for a long time, not bad. I can't decide if I hate or love the Ron Perlman charecter.
I'm the same way. I'm about 7 or so episodes in. I'm liking it so far surprisingly. I loved playing the Lost and the Damned so it makes sense why I like it. But Ron Perlman and Jax both seem like kind of....cheesy characters. I don't know, it's weird. But I like the show nonetheless
Quote from: guest on 07/29/2014, 12:01 AMHigh Scool of the Dead - Anime with zombies and fan service. As a zombie fan it's a fun watch, but I feel dirty watching it. :?
Don't its a very fun series to watch. Unfortunately it is in that weird middle ground like attack on Titan where the first series blew through all the manga and we have to wait a year or more for there to be more content to animate.
As for the HOD OVA that came out it sucks. Pass on it unless you find the movie for $5 or less. It doesn't add to the story it's filler content at its worst and doesn't even retain the fun or charim the series has.
Not sure how far you are into the first season but pm me when you finish id like to rehash the fun parts...
Like slow mo matrix bullet time with breast!! Warning sniper riffle not included
Quote from: guest on 07/29/2014, 12:01 AMHigh Scool of the Dead - Anime with zombies and fan service. As a zombie fan it's a fun watch, but I feel dirty watching it. :?
Thanks to you .. I've now grabbed season 1, and am 2 episodes into it. Still not sure what to think ;-) but will give it acouple more episodes to hook me.
OK, gonna give the new live-action Batman series from FOX a try right now, "Gotham." All 4 episodes of the starting season are still up on hulu.com for free.
http://www.hulu.com/gotham (http://www.hulu.com/gotham)
http://www.hulu.com/watch/690169#i0,p0,d0 (http://www.hulu.com/watch/690169#i0,p0,d0)
I've been enjoying Once Upon a Time on Netflix. Pretty good series IMO.
Right now I'm just watching "The Walking dead" So far the new season has been pretty good
Got into One Piece. I have a lot of catching up to do, but I finished the Arlong Park saga. Really great so far.
Jayce And The Wheeled Warriors. This is magic. This is why we're here.
Just finished watching the mini-series- 'Ascension'
I'm guessing this is one of those you'll either love or hate.
I thought it was different to what is currently out there. That's always a good thing in my book.
Been catching up on seasons 2 and 3 of American Horror Story while season 4 is on break...always love how the entire show changes each season to a totally new plot/time/scenario, but with the same actors.
One of my favorite, TV episode intros.. before the series' opening credits.... Unforgettable;
http://youtu.be/lxovVQvmJZY
Quote from: MrFulci on 01/04/2015, 02:45 AMOne of my favorite, TV episode intros.. before the series' opening credits.... Unforgettable;
http://youtu.be/lxovVQvmJZY
Agreed, that is a truly great opening scene.
Currently watching (once a week):
Inspector Morse — I haven't seen some of these in over 20 years. I only remember a few random things each episode. I love it, but lots of folks might find it boring.
Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries — OK, I dismissed this at first, only to realize that it is a friggin' fun, fun show.
Sopranos — Rewatching this for third time. BECAUSE WE TRY TO GUESS THE LOCATIONS (lots of NJ locations).
finishing up season 4 of Game of Thrones cant wait for season 5 to start!
My wife and I have been watching Dexter when we can. I think we are in season 4.
We will watch orange is the new black when the next season starts. We basically binge watched the first two seasons earlier this year.
We have also been re-watching a lot of Psych episodes.
Quote from: mitsuman on 01/04/2015, 05:19 PMMy wife and I have been watching Dexter when we can. I think we are in season 4.
We will watch orange is the new black when the next season starts. We basically binge watched the first two seasons earlier this year.
We have also been re-watching a lot of Psych episodes.
I watched all the Psych episodes again before the final season. It was a lot of fun. :)
Yeah, it's a good show.
My wife got me into it.
I finished up Brisco County Jr. over the weekend, so next up are Arrested Development and Kingdom Hospital (I got 'em both for x-mas).
Been watching the tv version of das boot. Its epic. I've got a dvd that breaks it into one long episode instead of 3 or 6 individual ones.
Gotham on Fox
Last Man Standing & Cristla on ABC
Quote from: wildfruit on 01/05/2015, 12:27 PMBeen watching the tv version of das boot. Its epic. I've got a dvd that breaks it into one long episode instead of 3 or 6 individual ones.
Any relation to 80's film Das Boot? That was a good film.
Quote from: esteban on 01/11/2015, 03:40 PMQuote from: wildfruit on 01/05/2015, 12:27 PMBeen watching the tv version of das boot. Its epic. I've got a dvd that breaks it into one long episode instead of 3 or 6 individual ones.
Any relation to 80's film Das Boot? That was a good film.
Yea the tv series was the original and it was cut down for the cinema. Was shown as a tv show in Germany and England.
Quote from: wildfruit on 01/11/2015, 03:42 PMQuote from: esteban on 01/11/2015, 03:40 PMQuote from: wildfruit on 01/05/2015, 12:27 PMBeen watching the tv version of das boot. Its epic. I've got a dvd that breaks it into one long episode instead of 3 or 6 individual ones.
Any relation to 80's film Das Boot? That was a good film.
Yea the tv series was the original and it was cut down for the cinema. Was shown as a tv show in Germany and England.
That's awesome. I had no idea.
Quote from: esteban on 01/04/2015, 07:55 PMI watched all the Psych episodes again before the final season. It was a lot of fun. :)
Man that was a good show. I could have watched it for a few more seasons for sure.
I'm rewatching X Files now. In the middle of season 2. Bringing back lots of fond memories.
Got caught up with "Gotham" and intend to finish the Highlander TV series on Hulu. Been stuck at season 4 for a long time, but my new 30 Mbps Comcast connection is working very well, consistent speed, no dropouts, the used modem I scored on eBay seems A-OK, so streaming video is no longer a painful experience as it was with a 1.5 Mbps DSL line!
Quote from: SephirothTNH on 01/11/2015, 04:29 PMI'm rewatching X Files now. In the middle of season 2. Bringing back lots of fond memories.
I WANT TO BELIEVE!!!
Not much of a TV series watcher.
But I recently found a few seasons worth of the old series, THE EQUALIZER and I'm enjoying them quite a bit
Quote from: SuperGrafx on 01/11/2015, 05:34 PMNot much of a TV series watcher.
But I recently found a few seasons worth of the old series, THE EQUALIZER and I'm enjoying them quite a bit
Dude, that series was great. I haven't really watched it since 80's, though. OLD WHITE DUDE IS TOUGH AS ____ (whatever).
I wish more shows featured older folks in main roles. I don't need 99% of movies/film filled with young folks.
:)
Yeah, I used to the watch that CBS (I think?) series too, can almost remember the intro music.
They made a movie of it with Denzel Washington so I guess it's getting some looking-back publicity and discovery by the younger generation.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Equalizer (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Equalizer)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Equalizer_%28film%29 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Equalizer_%28film%29)
Could use a guy like that! ;)
Just re-watched The Pacific. Now I am re-watching Band of Brothers. Also, Danger 5 Season 2 has started, and watched a couple episodes of Mike Tyson Mysteries.
Started watching The Killing on Netflix. It's one of the Netflix originals, and I must say....I really like it. :)
Quote from: PCEngineHell on 01/14/2015, 02:32 PMJust re-watched The Pacific. Now I am re-watching Band of Brothers. Also, Danger 5 Season 2 has started, and watched a couple episodes of Mike Tyson Mysteries.
I have watched band of brothers many times. I couldn't get into the pacific though.
Quote from: wildfruit on 01/15/2015, 02:35 AMQuote from: PCEngineHell on 01/14/2015, 02:32 PMJust re-watched The Pacific. Now I am re-watching Band of Brothers. Also, Danger 5 Season 2 has started, and watched a couple episodes of Mike Tyson Mysteries.
I have watched band of brothers many times. I couldn't get into the pacific though.
Same here. I bought BoB on DVD and have watched it many times. So when The Pacific came out on DVD, I picked it up and almost didn't finish it. But I persevered and once I was done I sold it.
It wasn't bad, imo. It just didn't grip me like BoB did.
Now I want to watch Band of Brothers again.... :)
Quote from: esteban on 01/12/2015, 05:10 PMQuote from: SuperGrafx on 01/11/2015, 05:34 PMNot much of a TV series watcher.
But I recently found a few seasons worth of the old series, THE EQUALIZER and I'm enjoying them quite a bit
Dude, that series was great. I haven't really watched it since 80's, though. OLD WHITE DUDE IS TOUGH AS ____ (whatever).
I wish more shows featured older folks in main roles. I don't need 99% of movies/film filled with young folks.
:)
Yes indeed!
The main character in the classic series is like a modern day mild-mannered ninja.
Albeit with gray hair and less flashy moves.
But still, a great series nonetheless.
Somehow I never saw "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" when it originally started. Started watching that on Netflix last week and tearing through the first couple seasons. Not sure how I missed this .. so far, so good !
Quote from: guest on 01/24/2015, 11:15 PMA show so shitty and unoriginal that it revels in its shittiness and unoriginality to the point of being originally and.... marginally unshitty.
Z-Nation.
SyFy
it is a guilty pleasure I never expected to have... let alone admit to.
I don't think I've watched anyone on the SciFi channel in many, many years.
They used to play "Tales From the Darkside"...that's the only thing I watched, and it must have been 8 years ago.
Quote from: esteban on 01/24/2015, 11:25 PMthe SciFi SyFy channel
Accept the reality, este... ;)
Watching a series on crunchyroll called no dropping out. Its about a 35yo woman that goes back to school and ends up trying to solve everyone's problems. Sounds like a shit premise but it's actually quite decent and mildly amusing.
Dark Night of the Steve | Check It Out! With Dr. Steve Brule | Adult Swim (http://youtu.be/yn_2Vks2yK0#ws)
Quote from: NightWolve on 01/24/2015, 11:28 PMQuote from: esteban on 01/24/2015, 11:25 PMthe SciFi SyFy channel
Accept the reality, este... ;)
I know. I know. :)
Quote from: guest on 01/25/2015, 12:56 AMDark Night of the Steve | Check It Out! With Dr. Steve Brule | Adult Swim (http://youtu.be/yn_2Vks2yK0#ws)
So, I was desperate for more "Tim and Eric" stuff and then I discovered a "film review" show with just one of the fellows from the duo. Granted, I don't watch watch much stuff, so this is old news for most folks, but I was happy to find it.
ON CINEMA
http://youtu.be/LPw-R-WWdOc
I give 7 out of 10 bags of popcorn.
Yes, of course it is silly and goofy.
Quote from: esteban on 01/24/2015, 11:25 PMQuote from: guest on 01/24/2015, 11:15 PMA show so shitty and unoriginal that it revels in its shittiness and unoriginality to the point of being originally and.... marginally unshitty.
Z-Nation.
SyFy
it is a guilty pleasure I never expected to have... let alone admit to.
I don't think I've watched anyone on the SciFi channel in many, many years.
They used to play "Tales From the Darkside"...that's the only thing I watched, and it must have been 8 years ago.
"Chiller", about 1 day a week, or month, or something, for a long many hours block, re-runs TFTDS. Same with Monsters, and Friday the 13th: The Series. All are available on DVD now, also! Monsters, as of 2013.
*TFTDS DVDs, some episodes have their soundtrack edited a bit on DVD. Other than that, the other 2 series on DVD are as-aired, as far as I know. I watched every episode on the Monsters set, and it was as it should be, to my recollection, brief nudity and all (In that great episode, about the killer rats.). I've yet to attempt the same with TFTDS or F12 series.
I was checking out the Amazon Originals series "Transparent" last night.
Apparently amazon had the entire season up for free viewing to commemorate some Emmy award or something.
Actually pretty good.
Started watching Scandal on Netflix with my wife. I am oddly drawn to that show.
I watched a bunch of complete Carol Burnette shows. Hadn't seen most of these as an adult (I was just a kid and didn't understand half the jokes). Awesome.
I'm watching chi's new address. Its about the cutest little cat. Kawaii!
Anyone catch Better Call Saul? It's off to an amazing start! :D
Quote from: Sadler on 02/09/2015, 08:25 PMAnyone catch Better Call Saul? It's off to an amazing start! :D
I did it was better then I gave the premise creadit for. In fact I cant wait for the next episode. The only problem I see. It is set six years befor BB. That means what? Six season maximum?
Just had x-files box set delivered. 150hrs of mystery!!
Quote from: esteban on 02/07/2015, 02:52 PMI watched a bunch of complete Carol Burnette shows. Hadn't seen most of these as an adult (I was just a kid and didn't understand half the jokes). Awesome.
I have so many fond memories of watching The Carol Burnett Show when I was very (very) young. I don't think there's ever been anything funnier on TV than Harvey Korman and Tim Conway. It's probably second only to All in the Family as my all-time favorite comedy show.
On the opposite end of the spectrum, the wife and I just finished watching the Series 6 finale of Downton Abbey. As a male person, I really feel like I enjoy that show way more than I should. :wink:
Quote from: InfraMan on 03/01/2015, 11:22 PMQuote from: esteban on 02/07/2015, 02:52 PMI watched a bunch of complete Carol Burnette shows. Hadn't seen most of these as an adult (I was just a kid and didn't understand half the jokes). Awesome.
I have fond so many fond memories of watching The Carol Burnett Show when I was very (very) young. I don't think there's ever been anything funnier on TV than Harvey Korman and Tim Conway. It's probably second only to All in the Family as my all-time favorite comedy show.
On the opposite end of the spectrum, the wife and I just finished watching the Series 6 finale of Downton Abbey. As a male person, I really feel like I enjoy that show way more than I should. :wink:
The one sketch that always cracks me up is the Nazi interrogator with his repertoire of techniques.
You probably know it...if not, watch it now!
http://youtu.be/Mf6csGvNYQU
Quote from: esteban on 03/02/2015, 12:15 AMThe one sketch that always cracks me up is the Nazi interrogator with his repertoire of techniques.
You probably know it...if not, watch it now!
Heh, that's good stuff. Poor Lyle Waggoner was really outclassed by the talent around him... he basically ended up being a warm body for most of the sketches. He seems like a super-nice guy, though.
Also, pretty much any sketch where Tim played the slow old man character was a winner for me.
Quote from: InfraMan on 03/02/2015, 12:59 AMQuote from: esteban on 03/02/2015, 12:15 AMThe one sketch that always cracks me up is the Nazi interrogator with his repertoire of techniques.
You probably know it...if not, watch it now!
Heh, that's good stuff. Poor Lyle Waggoner was really outclassed by the talent around him... he basically ended up being a warm body for most of the sketches. He seems like a super-nice guy, though.
Also, pretty much any sketch where Tim played the slow old man character was a winner for me.
The real payoff, of course, is the puppet. But I didn't want to ruin it. There are some clips that include just the puppet, but it is much funnier seeing the sketch build up to that point.
All of the gags in that sketch are pretty generic, except for the puppet. But, it doesn't matter how cliched the gags are, the performances make it enjoyable.
Speaking of performances....I know, Lyle is barely present in that sketch.
...
Yes, Tim did crazy physical humor. The old man defied the laws of physics. Crazy.
...
One thing I didn't know was that the show taped a "regular" version of a sketch and then, later, taped a freer "ad-lib, if you want to" version. Conway, it seems, made it his personal goal to get the other folks to laugh.
I'm watching Falling Skies. I never saw it when it originally aired. Its pretty much The Walking Dead with aliens instead of zombies. The acting isn't quite as good though.
Quote from: wildfruit on 02/28/2015, 05:55 PMJust had x-files box set delivered. 150hrs of mystery!!
Start with Terms of Endearment (season 6, episode 7). :mrgreen:
i only watch whats on when i sit, i NEVER schedule ANY shows. mostly catch street outlaws, parks and rec, and ancient aliens and storage wars. im ok with wasting time as long as its not scheduled.
Did anyone watch Last Man on Earth last night? I thought it was pretty funny, but it's gonna take some creative writing to stretch the premise out for a long lived show.
Quote from: guest on 03/02/2015, 03:18 PMDid anyone watch Last Man on Earth last night? I thought it was pretty funny, but it's gonna take some creative writing to stretch the premise out for a long lived show.
I thought it was really good... one of the best premieres I've seen in a long time, and the soundtrack was great.
Plus, they pretty much have a blank check creatively. If the premise starts to wear thin they can easily write in other characters and stuff.
I started watching Better Call Saul recently. The first episode I found slow and uninteresting. However it did pick up for me by episode three.
Quote from: guest on 03/02/2015, 01:33 PMQuote from: wildfruit on 02/28/2015, 05:55 PMJust had x-files box set delivered. 150hrs of mystery!!
Start with Terms of Endearment (season 6, episode 7). :mrgreen:
I've seen them all before but I didn't realise you had a cameo in terms of endearment! Seriously though I'm doing start to finish and watching the movies and the appropriate juncture. 55 discs to go!
I thought Last Man on Earth was The Omega Man, remade. Got all excited for nothing :(
Finishing up House of Cards season 3 right now. I didn't like this season as much as the second which I, in turn, liked less than the first.
Quote from: guest on 03/05/2015, 12:16 AMI thought Last Man on Earth was The Omega Man, remade. Got all excited for nothing :(
I thought you were talking about The Man Who Fell To Earth and I started listening to Low for no reason.
So far I've been enjoying Better Call Saul, maybe it's the memories of Breaking Bad it's stirring up, but I really enjoy it so far. My girlfriend is a huge Batman fan so we started Gothem and have loosely been keeping up, I have mixed feelings about that show but it's a nice way to burn an hour while reading news on the tablet :)
Quote from: esteban on 03/05/2015, 02:48 PMI thought you were talking about The Man Who Fell To Earth and I started listening to Low for no reason.
This sentence made me happy. =D>
Quote from: InfraMan on 03/05/2015, 04:27 PMQuote from: esteban on 03/05/2015, 02:48 PMI thought you were talking about The Man Who Fell To Earth and I started listening to Low for no reason.
This sentence made me happy. =D>
:)
If anybody watches Hells Kitchen (I never have before this season), my sister owns a restaurant outside of boston and her chef is on this season. Brendon. He couldn't tell us how far he makes it, except, "didn't win". LOL.
Quote from: galam on 03/10/2015, 02:37 PMIf anybody watches Hells Kitchen (I never have before this season), my sister owns a restaurant outside of boston and her chef is on this season. Brendon. He couldn't tell us how far he makes it, except, "didn't win". LOL.
I don't watch it, but now I want to! Ha.
Quote from: esteban on 03/10/2015, 03:46 PMQuote from: galam on 03/10/2015, 02:37 PMIf anybody watches Hells Kitchen (I never have before this season), my sister owns a restaurant outside of boston and her chef is on this season. Brendon. He couldn't tell us how far he makes it, except, "didn't win". LOL.
I don't watch it, but now I want to! Ha.
on tonight
Quote from: Gredler on 03/05/2015, 02:54 PMSo far I've been enjoying Better Call Saul, maybe it's the memories of Breaking Bad it's stirring up, but I really enjoy it so far. My girlfriend is a huge Batman fan so we started Gothem and have loosely been keeping up, I have mixed feelings about that show but it's a nice way to burn an hour while reading news on the tablet :)
This week's Better Call Saul is probably the best hour of television I've seen since Breaking Bad. Just great acting from Jonathan Banks. The Rail Runner thing bothered me a bit (though I thought it started later than 2006), but by the end it made no difference. Hell, this week's episode would stand out as one of the best Breaking Bad episodes had it been part of that series.
EDIT: I also think this season of It's Always Sunny is really good too. Charlie Work is one of my favorite episodes yet.
I was not getting my hopes up for better call saul, but im loving it so far. gonna watch latest episode tonight.
Quote from: Sadler on 03/10/2015, 07:26 PMQuote from: Gredler on 03/05/2015, 02:54 PMSo far I've been enjoying Better Call Saul, maybe it's the memories of Breaking Bad it's stirring up, but I really enjoy it so far. My girlfriend is a huge Batman fan so we started Gothem and have loosely been keeping up, I have mixed feelings about that show but it's a nice way to burn an hour while reading news on the tablet :)
This week's Better Call Saul is probably the best hour of television I've seen since Breaking Bad. Just great acting from Jonathan Banks. The Rail Runner thing bothered me a bit (though I thought it started later than 2006), but by the end it made no difference. Hell, this week's episode would stand out as one of the best Breaking Bad episodes had it been part of that series.
EDIT: I also think this season of It's Always Sunny is really good too. Charlie Work is one of my favorite episodes yet.
I haven't seen this week's episode of Saul, but I was hoping to watch it tonight. I'm glad to hear other people enjoy the show, as sometimes I feel like my opinions are swayed by prior enjoyment of related properties.
We may have similar tastes though, but this Always Sunny season has restored my faith in the potential for quality on the show. I felt like the last season was a dip, but it was hard to follow up on Fat Mac :D
...I came in to talk about Better Call Saul but it seems I was beaten to the punch. That was some mighty fine television.
Last night's episode of Better Call Saul was very good.
Anyone watch Vikings?
Just watched the Better Call Saul finale on my DVR last night...I feel like it was a bit of an anti-climactic ending to the first season. All in all, I'm really happy they made the series, and I hope that they continue with a season 2, but I also feel like I wouldn't be into the show without its relation to Breaking Bad.
I do love the little fan Easter Eggs they drop in from time to time - like Jimmy saying that he wanted to vacation in Belize.
Quote from: jeffhlewis on 04/14/2015, 03:35 PMJust watched the Better Call Saul finale on my DVR last night...I feel like it was a bit of an anti-climactic ending to the first season. All in all, I'm really happy they made the series, and I hope that they continue with a season 2, but I also feel like I wouldn't be into the show without its relation to Breaking Bad.
I do love the little fan Easter Eggs they drop in from time to time - like Jimmy saying that he wanted to vacation in Belize.
OK, I haven't added my two cents. :)
I watched the entire series. Overall, I like the show, and I like that it isn't attempting to be as XTRRME as Breaking Bad.
However, the final episode suggested that the series *might* be taking a turn for the XTREME.
We shall see...
I finished up Kingdom Hospital over the weekend. It's a weird show, where you might be better off watching the finale first so you don't sit through the other ten shows wondering what in the fuck is going on.
I am currently watching Daredevil and Friday Night Lights on netflix.
I won't go into the shows I watch that are currently on TV. That is too long of a list.
Quote from: jeffhlewis on 04/14/2015, 03:35 PMJust watched the Better Call Saul finale on my DVR last night...I feel like it was a bit of an anti-climactic ending to the first season. All in all, I'm really happy they made the series, and I hope that they continue with a season 2, but I also feel like I wouldn't be into the show without its relation to Breaking Bad.
I do love the little fan Easter Eggs they drop in from time to time - like Jimmy saying that he wanted to vacation in Belize.
Agreed.
Quote from: SplatterTrigger on 03/04/2015, 08:30 AMI started watching Better Call Saul recently. The first episode I found slow and uninteresting. However it did pick up for me by episode three.
This is kinda how I felt about Game of Thrones. First episode wasn't gripping but after that I was hooked.
The current season of game of thrones.
Game of Thrones
The Flash
Scorpion
Grey's Anatomy
Mad Men
Game of Thrones
Silicon Valley
Quote from: Digi.k on 04/16/2015, 09:20 PMQuote from: SplatterTrigger on 03/04/2015, 08:30 AMI started watching Better Call Saul recently. The first episode I found slow and uninteresting. However it did pick up for me by episode three.
This is kinda how I felt about Game of Thrones. First episode wasn't gripping but after that I was hooked.
I was somewhat biased when it came to Game of Thrones since I read the novels and enjoyed them.
Currently watching Game of Thrones. Also I just finished up the final season of Entourage. I stopped watching the show because seasons 6&7 really went down the tubes for me. But after all these years I figured I would do a quick refresh and at least finish the series. Well the final season sucked as well in my opinion.
Quote from: esteban on 04/20/2015, 11:06 PMSilicon Valley
Great show, absolutely love it! :D Closing tracks on this show are great too.
The TV show ''mine'' watching is some good ole TNG. I need to check out the HD versions...
My girlfriend has been wanting to watch "Everything You Didn't Know About Animals" every night; it's a pointless facts about animals show, but every now and then there's an interesting tidbit. One that comes to mind is that Tiger's stripes are actually visible on their skin if shaved, or that polar bear fur is clear in color and their skin is black - so their white color comes from reflected light.
I much prefer fictional narratives, like Game of Thrones, but I'm practicing my future gameplan of "Happy Wife, Happy Life"
Quote from: MotherGunner on 06/03/2015, 07:09 PMThe TV show ''mine'' watching is some good ole TNG. I need to check out the HD versions...
Wait, there are HD versions?
I am going to watch TNG this summer. Hopefully Netflix has HD...
The girlfriend and I just finished the DareDevil netflix show. it was pretty awesome. Sucks i will have to wait like a year for more episodes
Space: Above and Beyond.
Quote from: esteban on 06/04/2015, 06:58 AMQuote from: MotherGunner on 06/03/2015, 07:09 PMThe TV show ''mine'' watching is some good ole TNG. I need to check out the HD versions...
Wait, there are HD versions?
I am going to watch TNG this summer. Hopefully Netflix has HD...
http://youtu.be/wUXcEEi-t7c
Quote from: MotherGunner on 06/05/2015, 12:07 AMQuote from: esteban on 06/04/2015, 06:58 AMQuote from: MotherGunner on 06/03/2015, 07:09 PMThe TV show ''mine'' watching is some good ole TNG. I need to check out the HD versions...
Wait, there are HD versions?
I am going to watch TNG this summer. Hopefully Netflix has HD...
http://youtu.be/wUXcEEi-t7c
I watched the entire video. That was great. :)
The new season of Orange is the new black is released next Friday. So I'm sure I'll spend all weekend watching the full season.
Started watching Turn: Washington's Spies. Awesome show.
Quote from: esteban on 06/05/2015, 06:49 AMQuote from: MotherGunner on 06/05/2015, 12:07 AMQuote from: esteban on 06/04/2015, 06:58 AMQuote from: MotherGunner on 06/03/2015, 07:09 PMThe TV show ''mine'' watching is some good ole TNG. I need to check out the HD versions...
Wait, there are HD versions?
I am going to watch TNG this summer. Hopefully Netflix has HD...
http://youtu.be/wUXcEEi-t7c
I watched the entire video. That was great. :)
Pretty cool and it's a series worth watching again some time.
Started watching X files with the G/F last week. I watched it alot as a kid, but i've never sat down and when through it completely. Now with it coming back to TV i figured it would be a good time to get back into and watch it. The first 10 episodes defiantly have a monster of the week feeling, but we are still enjoying it.
Recently discovered the Wire for the first time. I wasn't sold on the first episode, but got hooked pretty quickly after that. Into the beginning of season 2 now and wishing the team hadn't been split up. I can see why this show was so popular in the day.
Quote from: Renmauzo on 06/23/2015, 09:56 PMRecently discovered the Wire for the first time. I wasn't sold on the first episode, but got hooked pretty quickly after that. Into the beginning of season 2 now and wishing the team hadn't been split up. I can see why this show was so popular in the day.
Excellent show. Every season is great.
Quote from: Renmauzo on 06/23/2015, 09:56 PMRecently discovered the Wire for the first time. I wasn't sold on the first episode, but got hooked pretty quickly after that. Into the beginning of season 2 now and wishing the team hadn't been split up. I can see why this show was so popular in the day.
stick with it. season 2 isnt bad but it is a divergence from the rest of the series. things get back on track in season 3
True Detective Season 2 first episode. A lot going on for a first episode. I know it's laying the groundwork etc but I felt the episode lacked something. On the other hand Colin Farell's character is very well done.
Switched from TNG to Orange is the new black. I can't say that I LOVED it, but it was a decent show. I confess, I have never seen Game of Thrones so that's next on my list.
DareDevil is legit... seriously
I started watching HUMAN two episodes in.
It seems like a decent show.
I know there are Tim & Eric fans here...has anyone seen watching Bedtime Stories?
If you haven't, find the episode called Angel Boy & watch it immediately.
I TOLD YOU NOT TO GET ME WET.
I've been digging both Dark Matter and Killjoys recently. I tried to watch Humans and but got bored maybe 20 minutes into the first episode. Everyone seems to think it's awesome though, so I should probably give it another shot.
Also been working my way through The X-Files again.
started watching season 2 of X files last night with the girlfriend
Finished off season 2 of True Detective. Overall I was quite underwhelmed.
Quote from: SplatterTrigger on 08/23/2015, 02:12 PMFinished off season 2 of True Detective. Overall I was quite underwhelmed.
I don't know why so many folks are not enjoying the second season of True Detective, but my friends and family feel the same as you.
IMHO, there was only one episode, where ONE SEQUENCE was lame: the sequence where they raided the EYES WIDE SHUT sex party and accomplished certain things (no spoilers).
Personally, this was the only time where the series veered into a totally different vibe (a "Mission Impossible" vibe) that was incongruous with the first two seasons.
It definitely has something to do with personal tastes—I think a lot of people had an easier time getting lost in the "Southern Gothic" elements of the first season, and were disappointed that it was replaced by the grime and dreariness of urban/suburban (Southern?) California.
Anyway, it reminded me of a lot of cities I know in Southern California.
Quote from: esteban on 08/25/2015, 03:55 PMQuote from: SplatterTrigger on 08/23/2015, 02:12 PMFinished off season 2 of True Detective. Overall I was quite underwhelmed.
I don't know why so many folks are not enjoying the second season of True Detective, but my friends and family feel the same as you.
IMHO, there was only one episode, where ONE SEQUENCE was lame: the sequence where they raided the EYES WIDE SHUT sex party and accomplished certain things (no spoilers).
Personally, this was the only time where the series veered into a totally different vibe (a "Mission Impossible" vibe) that was incongruous with the first two seasons.
It definitely has something to do with personal tastes—I think a lot of people had an easier time getting lost in the "Southern Gothic" elements of the first season, and were disappointed that it was replaced by the grime and dreariness of urban/suburban (Southern?) California.
Anyway, it reminded me of a lot of cities I know in Southern California.
I honestly felt the storyline(s) were too condensed at times. I think if it went say another 2/3 episodes it would have fleshed out a bit more. I loved the cast. I can't compare it to the first season though since I haven't watched it yet.
Just started watching Firefly.
It flew under my radar when it was released, but recently I saw it ranked high on a best sci-fi series list so thought to check it out.
Not fully sure what I think of it just yet as only seen the first episode, seems a little cheesy so far but I'll give it more of a chance.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0303461/ (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0303461/)
Started to watch daredevil on netflik finally damn the show can be rather brutal :shock:
Watched the first episode of the Late Show with Stephen Colbert. I watched Letterman occasionally for many years and am kinda sad that he's not on TV anymore. Likewise I liked Colbert a lot on his old show. That being said, I liked the first episode of the Late Show and will probably continue to occasionally watch it like I did Letterman.
What I didn't like though? No top ten list. I realize that it's not exactly the new same show as it was before but that was a big staple of the Late Show. Not having a top ten list felt really weird.
Fear the Walking Dead. It's nice to see how things went down post Rick & crew. However I can't seem to care about any of the characters.
(http://i64.tinypic.com/2z73ij4.jpg)
It is good, no doubt. But no sympathetic type characters to root for.
Just a bunch of pompous, arrogant, sexual deviants. :P
Paul Giamatti. Word.
Forget what he did in that "Amazing Spider-Man 2," pretend it never happened and always just think of him from "Shoot 'Em Up" (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shoot_%27Em_Up_(film))
X-Files is back and I'm hyped. I've already seen all of the episodes from earlier seasons and both movies.
Quote from: NightWolve on 02/01/2016, 02:34 PMPaul Giamatti. Word.
Forget what he did in that "Amazing Spider-Man 2," pretend it never happened and always just think of him from "Shoot 'Em Up" (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shoot_%27Em_Up_(film))
I might be alone in my appreciation for Lady in the Water. That's what I think of first when I think of Paul Giamatti.
Narco on Netflix is pretty good and just caught up on Plebs which is a UK comedy.
Quote from: DragonmasterDan on 02/01/2016, 02:42 PMX-Files is back and I'm hyped. I've already seen all of the episodes from earlier seasons and both movies.
Due to REASONS (my son wakes up at night and will disassemble lamps/do dangerous stuff, he's four + special), I watched more TV in last few weeks than I have in the last decade or two. It's crazy. :)
My 6th grader & wife and I are watching original X-Files series and really having fun. We are in Season 2. I barely remember any of these storylines (when they krgianlly aired).
I saw one of the X Files movies (the first) in the theatre, but I don't remember much of that, either. It must have been late 90's?
I watched every episode of "The In-betweeners" (British) on Netflix a few weeks ago and I thought it was pretty entertaining.
EVEN BETTER was the supremely wonderful THE DETECTORISTS (British) on Netflix. I only watched first season...I hope Netflix will sign a contract for the second season!
TWIN PEAKS....I'm wrapping-up the second season. Again, I didn't remember 90% of this stuff, although I had vague memories of the weird events/storylines. I know I enjoyed the film...so I will watch it immediately after finishing up the next 3(?) episodes.
Maude.
No. Maude. The one with all the vest/housecoat things. Norman Lear. 1972. First appearance of Florida and James Evans.
Did you know Conrad Bain had an identical twin brother? That kinda surprised me.
QuoteNo. Maude. 1972. First appearance of Florida and James Evans.
You sure about that? Wasn't their son Lionel a friend of the meathead/Gloria on Archie Bunker? I could swear Archie went to meet Lionels parents one time, looking for Gloria....
Coulda been post-72 though.
Wow, that makes me old.
(For you Young-uns: IIRC, Maude's hubby Phillip was originally a drinking buddy/ co-worker of Archies. Maude and Edith became friends...Which led to the Maude spin-off. Don't remember how Florida and Maude met (probably at a women's lib meeting), which led to the "good times" spinoff. Then, iirc, Maude moved into an apartment building, where she met Sherman Hemsley (don't remember the characters name) and the maid (don't remember her name either), who eventually ended up with their own series.... Yeah Normal Lear ruled the 70's sitcoms :)
Quote from: johnnykonami on 02/01/2016, 04:31 PMQuote from: NightWolve on 02/01/2016, 02:34 PMPaul Giamatti. Word.
Forget what he did in that "Amazing Spider-Man 2," pretend it never happened and always just think of him from "Shoot 'Em Up" (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shoot_%27Em_Up_(film))
I might be alone in my appreciation for Lady in the Water. That's what I think of first when I think of Paul Giamatti.
Nope, that's a fine choice too! I bought a DVD of it. That was way back when M. Night Shyamalan still had his mojo. Was a promising director, kinda sad to see him go downhill like that after a string of successes.
Quote from: NightWolve on 02/01/2016, 10:20 PMNope, that's a fine choice too! I bought a DVD of it. That was way back when M. Night Shyamalan still had his mojo. Was a promising director, kinda sad to see him go downhill like that after a string of successes.
Nice! Me too. I watch all of his movies eventually, still need to see The Visit though. When it shows up on streaming I will catch it then I guess. I also enjoyed Wayward Pines, which came out pretty recently.
I have been watching a few shows.
Black Sails- Just watched Season 3 episode 3
Lucky Man- New Marvel show about an English dude with a gambling problem that gets something to turnlucky 2 episodes out
The Magicians-3rd episode just released
Billions-3rd episode just released
Second Chance
Lately I've been working my way through the 21 Jump Street series and am currently on season 4. It's a pretty hit and miss show as it sometimes focuses too much on some drama with the main characters rather than an actual case and sometimes the conclusions are pretty unsatisfying but overall I like the show. The quality is pretty low on the DVD set but still not too bad when you consider it was $15 for an entire series.
Quote from: esteban on 02/01/2016, 05:52 PMTWIN PEAKS....I'm wrapping-up the second season. Again, I didn't remember 90% of this stuff, although I had vague memories of the weird events/storylines. I know I enjoyed the film...so I will watch it immediately after finishing up the next 3(?) episodes.
I went through Twin Peaks about two years ago... and still haven't watched the movie.
Quote from: gheebee on 02/02/2016, 03:47 PMLately I've been working my way through the 21 Jump Street series and am currently on season 4. It's a pretty hit and miss show as it sometimes focuses too much on some drama with the main characters rather than an actual case and sometimes the conclusions are pretty unsatisfying but overall I like the show. The quality is pretty low on the DVD set but still not too bad when you consider it was $15 for an entire series.
I intended to watch the entire 21 Jump Street series when it was onNetflix (7-8 years ago?), but I didn't make it too far.
It was fun watching the episodes, but I made the mistake of assuming it would always be available.
I like the silly show. Also, do you get to see the anti-drug PSA's at the end of the episodes?
1-800-COCAINE
This has always struck me as an absurd-yet-hilarious phone number for a drug/crisis hotline.
Quote from: DragonmasterDan on 02/02/2016, 06:07 PMQuote from: esteban on 02/01/2016, 05:52 PMTWIN PEAKS....I'm wrapping-up the second season. Again, I didn't remember 90% of this stuff, although I had vague memories of the weird events/storylines. I know I enjoyed the film...so I will watch it immediately after finishing up the next 3(?) episodes.
I went through Twin Peaks about two years ago... and still haven't watched the movie.
The movie was enjoyable and focused more on elements from the first season, which is better, IMHO.
Aesthetically, I think the movie format (and high production values) elevated the content above its TV soap opera drama roots.
But...I look forward to seeing it if it holds up as well as I hope it will.
Quote from: esteban on 02/02/2016, 08:19 PMI intended to watch the entire 21 Jump Street series when it was onNetflix (7-8 years ago?), but I didn't make it too far.
It was fun watching the episodes, but I made the mistake of assuming it would always be available.
I like the silly show. Also, do you get to see the anti-drug PSA's at the end of the episodes?
1-800-COCAINE
This has always struck me as an absurd-yet-hilarious phone number for a drug/crisis hotline.
I only remember one PSA from the DVDs, it was right before the closing credits on one episode; you're making me wonder if I shouldn't just skip to the next episode as soon as the credits come up... I hate when that happens on Netflix, but if you made it through the first two seasons then you've already seen most of the better episodes, imo.
Dunno if it counts as a tv series, but been watching The Man in the High Castle. Pretty good stuff yet disturbing.
Quote from: BigusSchmuck on 02/03/2016, 11:46 AMDunno if it counts as a tv series, but been watching The Man in the High Castle. Pretty good stuff yet disturbing.
An alternate history story that is not only eery but plausible.
Recently finished watching the last few episodes of the one and only season of Stalker. Pretty bummed that CBS didn't renew for a season 2.
I enjoyed the series as it was different to any other show on current TV. I liked the focus on a different part of the police. Most shows are portraying homicide or cyber or special victims, so this was an interesting angle. The cast were were well suited to their characters and thought the show gave a good scare. Sad to see it go.
Quote from: BigusSchmuck on 02/03/2016, 11:46 AMDunno if it counts as a tv series, but been watching The Man in the High Castle. Pretty good stuff yet disturbing.
It counts in my book. I only watched the very first couple of episodes so far. I'll have to see the rest. Love that haunting opening theme.
Quote from: johnnykonami on 02/03/2016, 12:57 PMQuote from: BigusSchmuck on 02/03/2016, 11:46 AMDunno if it counts as a tv series, but been watching The Man in the High Castle. Pretty good stuff yet disturbing.
It counts in my book. I only watched the very first couple of episodes so far. I'll have to see the rest. Love that haunting opening theme.
It's pretty hardcore once you realize its a rewriting of an older song.
http://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2015/11/edelweiss-an-american-song-for-an-american-dystopia/417285/ (http://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2015/11/edelweiss-an-american-song-for-an-american-dystopia/417285/)
Quote from: BigusSchmuck on 02/03/2016, 03:50 PMQuote from: johnnykonami on 02/03/2016, 12:57 PMQuote from: BigusSchmuck on 02/03/2016, 11:46 AMDunno if it counts as a tv series, but been watching The Man in the High Castle. Pretty good stuff yet disturbing.
It counts in my book. I only watched the very first couple of episodes so far. I'll have to see the rest. Love that haunting opening theme.
It's pretty hardcore once you realize its a rewriting of an older song.
http://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2015/11/edelweiss-an-american-song-for-an-american-dystopia/417285/ (http://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2015/11/edelweiss-an-american-song-for-an-american-dystopia/417285/)
Yeah, I was aware of it from The Sound of Music, but didn't know the rest from your link. The performance from the MitHC version is amazing.
Watching Burn Notice. Cool show.
Been Binge Watching Shameless, awesome dysfunctional fun...and boobs.
Just started Silicon Valley, seems to be pretty funny so far!
Watched "Trapped" today.
It's an Icelandic series.
Pretty well done, a bit over the top in term of shit going on, but the characters are perfect. Not superheroes or druken badass former Marine shit. Normal guys getting caught in shit, and trapped in their small town by a snow storm.
Quote from: Dicer on 02/03/2016, 05:11 PMBeen Binge Watching Shameless, awesome dysfunctional fun...and boobs.
The British series? I watched that one. It was great.
I'm currently watching The Blacklist... but as of the recent episodes... this season is turning into ass... the actor playing agent keen ... can't act well enough to match up to James Spader'c character... I tried to watch the new X-Files mini-series... but the first episode was... meh...
Quote from: datbuta on 02/17/2016, 01:27 PMI'm currently watching The Blacklist... but as of the recent episodes... this season is turning into ass... the actor playing agent keen ... can't act well enough to match up to James Spader'c character... I tried to watch the new X-Files mini-series... but the first episode was... meh...
I'm behind on X-Files now, plan to catch up today.
Oh, might as well mention it running into this thread. I got interested in the X-Files again, and am caught up with the Monday episode thanks to FOX's website. I only have a one word review: weird. That's all I'm good for, sorry. ;)
What sucks about my new smart TV is it's limited in apps since they didn't choose the Android Operating System and FOX is still using a video player made with Adobe Flash instead of building something with HTML5/MP4 standards. The TV's browser can run videos just fine if the website is using the HTML5 video tag with a MP4 file. I tested that out with another site.
But anyway, yeah, with the war on Flash and attempting to phase it out on mobile OSes (like Android, other Linux variants), you still need a Windows desktop to view sites like that or hope they made an app for your OS (which FOX did, but for Android!). I hope somebody makes an Android layer for LG's WebOS2.0. That would make this new TV of mine a really good deal and future-proof it for a good many years!
Quote from: NightWolve on 02/17/2016, 02:28 PMOh, might as well mention it running into this thread. I got interested in the X-Files again, and am caught up with the Monday episode thanks to FOX's website. I only have a one word review: weird. That's all I'm good for, sorry. ;)
ya after the first episode... which is the only one i watched... i was like.... whaaaat? I don't understand... the first episode was ok... I'm guessing for me i need to watch a couple more episodes to give a proper opinion on it
I just gave the new x-files show a spin, I wasn't even that interested before but I did it on a whim. I liked the original show, so I'll stick with this one and see where it goes. Scully looks different to me, did she get plastic surgery? I know she's older now of course, just seems like something else is different. I've only watched the first episode so far.
I also missed the fact that The Walking Dead started back up and also Better Call Saul. I have been pretty disappointed in TWD for a really long time but I still just watch it out of habit. Better Call Saul's opener was alright, not blown away or anything yet but looking forward to more.
I was on Ash vs. Evil Dead, and Scream Queens...now teh fiance has me hooked on how I Met Your Mother
Quote from: BigusSchmuck on 02/03/2016, 11:46 AMDunno if it counts as a tv series, but been watching The Man in the High Castle. Pretty good stuff yet disturbing.
Just finished the season myself. It's pretty much how I feel the US would have turned out if the Axis would have won.
I'm looking for more shows like it so I'd love to hear any suggestions people have.
I'm also watching The Profit.
Started watching The Outsiders.
It's about a town that wants to kick a bunch of hermits out of a mountain to mine it.
It is a new series and is actually pretty good.
Quote from: nectarsis on 02/18/2016, 08:33 PMI was on Ash vs. Evil Dead, and Scream Queens...now teh fiance has me hooked on how I Met Your Mother
I still haven't finished Ash vs Evil dead yet. Maybe this weekend.
I was hankering for a bit of hustle and scheming from Saul "I fight for YOU, Albuquerque!" Goodman.
So I put on a bit of Better Call Saul.
Dunno why but that opening song (Funny How Time Slips Away) in the first episode of season 2 put me in such a peaceful mood. :lol:
started watching game of thrones. So far im mid way through season 4. Show is pretty addicting.
Made it through the first 8 seasons of The X Files. What an awesome, awesome show. Even the mostly Mulder-free 8th season was damn good. I hear season 9 sucks, but dammit I'm too committed at this point to stop. I am taking a quick break to watch The Lone Gunmen though. I had no idea that the pilot of that show predicted 9/11! :shock:
Quote from: Sadler on 06/08/2016, 03:23 PMMade it through the first 8 seasons of The X Files. What an awesome, awesome show. Even the mostly Mulder-free 8th season was damn good. I hear season 9 sucks, but dammit I'm too committed at this point to stop. I am taking a quick break to watch The Lone Gunmen though. I had no idea that the pilot of that show predicted 9/11! :shock:
I am still working my way through series with wife + daughter...
It is an excellent show for 6-7th grader.
:)
Did anyone else watch BrainDead last night? I thought it was okay (if kinda slow starting) and well timed for the upcoming presidential election, but I kept waiting for Buzz Lincoln to roll in and save the day.
It Came From The Beltway!
I finished watching stranger things recently on netflik,good stuff indeed!The most it reminds me of was the goonies,twin peaks with some elements of steven king thrown in.The show is set in the 80's and it's music sounds like some thing you hear in a john carpenter flick.
http://youtu.be/XWxyRG_tckY
Ditto on Stranger Things.
Add "E.T." to the list of films/shows that ST was clearly inspired by.
Wife + 12-year-old loved it. I was quite happy, too, especially the homage to synth (I don't care how contrived it might be, I love 80's-styled synth).
I FORBADE SKIPPING OPENING SEQUENCE just so I could listen to it.
Oh, yeah, like TRON said: the show was lots of fun.
Quote from: esteban on 08/05/2016, 09:20 AMDitto on Stranger Things.
Add "E.T." to the list of films/shows that ST was clearly inspired by.
Wife + 12-year-old loved it. I was quite happy, too, especially the homage to synth (I don't care how contrived it might be, I love 80's-styled synth).
I FORBADE SKIPPING OPENING SEQUENCE just so I could listen to it.
Oh, yeah, like TRON said: the show was lots of fun.
Yeah parts of it were like E.T etc.I said,steven king because of how eleven reminds me of charlene from firestarter.For how the government agencies used her as a weapon which ending up backfiring on them.
Quote from: TR0N on 08/06/2016, 12:59 AMQuote from: esteban on 08/05/2016, 09:20 AMDitto on Stranger Things.
Add "E.T." to the list of films/shows that ST was clearly inspired by.
Wife + 12-year-old loved it. I was quite happy, too, especially the homage to synth (I don't care how contrived it might be, I love 80's-styled synth).
I FORBADE SKIPPING OPENING SEQUENCE just so I could listen to it.
Oh, yeah, like TRON said: the show was lots of fun.
Yeah parts of it were like E.T etc.I said,steven king because of how eleven reminds me of charlene from firestarter.For how the government agencies used her as a weapon which ending up backfiring on them.
Oh, absolutely...I think King was specifically referring to MK ULTRA in his story, too.
I haven't seen Firestarter since the 80's, but George C Scott would have been proud of 11's skills.
TRIVIA: There is an episode of GI Joe that refers to MK ULTRA (not by name)...it was the episode with a handful of folks who are psychic warriors...
I have wanted to see that episode again since I was a kid! I only saw it 1-2 times.
:)
BACK ON TOPIC:
The Killing
I finished two seasons...saw finale of Season 2 last night...this is just a great, nicely-paced show. To describe it would make it sound generic...but somehow it transcends all of its tropes and cliches and exists as a genuinely entertaining story arc/show.
TRON! The Killing owes something to Twin Peaks, but I don't think most folks watching it will see the connections...they will compare it to other "gritty" crime dramas...but so many elements of Twin Peaks are here.
No, not the obvious Lynch surreal/absurd/goofy stuff...but the pulpy noirish stuff about Northwest history/culture, atmosphere, idyllic vs horrific family/community...high school victim, etc.
Or, you might think it's slow, generic and sucks.
:)
caught up with game of thrones. The show is just too good. Have 1 more ep. of daredevil season 2 to watch. Will start watching stranger things soon
If I could, I would be watching Reno 911 right now. I miss that show and it's been long enough since I last watched it that I really want to watch them all again. I don't know of anyone who plays reruns anymore and I'm not aware of anyone who streams it (although I haven't looked very hard yet).
Quote from: TDIRunner on 08/09/2016, 03:20 PMIf I could, I would be watching Reno 911 right now. I miss that show and it's been long enough since I last watched it that I really want to watch them all again. I don't know of anyone who plays reruns anymore and I'm not aware of anyone who streams it (although I haven't looked very hard yet).
Hulu has all 6 seasons to stream.
As for me, I recently finished re-watching Malcolm in the Middle and now I'm finishing up That 70s Show.
Just finished watched the League. Hilarious!
Plus just watched all season of It's Always Sunny. A bit more depraved, but just as good.
Trying to catch up on Fear the Walking Dead....pretty lame so far.
Also want to catch up on the Strain.
Can't wait for Luke Cage and Iron Fist. Hopefully as good as DD and JJ.
South Park is back, you should all be watching.
Only other stuff I seem to watch anymore is baseball and Bill Maher.
New season of Gotham begins now, FYI.
Hey, that was a good point, title fixed!
I have been watching Ballers with the Rock.
I plowed through 10 seasons of the X Files (and both movies) and the one season of The Lone Gunmen earlier this year and I've been looking for something to fill the void. Several years ago I started watching Fringe which certainly had an X Files feel to it. Unfortunately Fringe season 1 is pretty rough. A buddy of mine has been telling me for years that Fringe really gets awesome and just stick with it, but I gave up near the beginning of season 2. I thought I knew what the big reveal was and it just didn't live up to the hype for me. Still, in my desperation, I had to watch something, so I figured I'd give Fringe another go.
HOLY. SHIT.
My buddy wasn't joking, this show gets damn awesome and I had quit just before it got awesome. The episode "Peter" in season 2 (episode 16) is where it gets amazing. I mean, there are decent episodes before this, but after this it's just great. Is it as good as the X Files? Well... probably not, but the mythology of Fringe is much better than that of the X Files. So that's what I'm watching now, I'm about midway through season 3.
Fringe looked interesting, was one I probably would've tried to get into if I hadn't lost my TV-watching habit.
It's rare for me to watch TV anymore, it's a really distant memory from when that was a frequent habit (over 15 years). I try to get in a movie now and then, that's about it. But yeah, Gotham is kind of the first attempt in over a decade to actually tune in to a TV show live.
Right after it, FOX has a show called Lucifer, basically about the devil taking a vacation from hell on earth and partnering with a L.A. detective. Yeah, it's just a cop show with a twist and it's not bad actually, I caught a few episodes of it and the one last night.
Quote from: NightWolve on 09/20/2016, 12:38 PMFringe looked interesting, was one I probably would've tried to get into if I hadn't lost my TV-watching habit.
I too watch very little television, but fringe is worth a special effort. It's very good.
New MacGyver series premiere. http://www.facebook.com/MacGyverCBS/videos/1582355445403435/ (http://www.facebook.com/MacGyverCBS/videos/1582355445403435/) Hmmm, give it a shot ?? Tune in tonight ?? Undecided, but FYI...
New episode of Gotham on. Best thing about the show has been Penguin lately. ;)
Did I mention that BROAD CITY is pretty great? It is. :)
I am curious about NeoGyver, though.
This on netflik.
http://youtu.be/snJ-nRgx8o0
The latest marvel comic to be adapted.
Watching these on Youtube. Have yet to watch this one, but it's on next.
http://youtu.be/uhCE-wQXZds
MacGyver is pretty much garbage, with the only thing going for it being sexy Spiradakos.
Yeah, "NeoGyver" was sad... He's far from anything close to having the charisma and likeability that Richard Dean Anderson had... :/ It's impossible for fans of the previous series not to make the comparisons and contrasts...
In Gotham news, Penguin is running for mayor and extorted the release of Nigma from the Arkhm asylum... He may be a crazed psychopathic killer, but gosh darnet, I love that little guy! Hahaha!
The show's crazy some times, even how Penguin and Gordon's killer ex girlfriend could be released from that asylum was surreal in their alternate reality. Some episodes have been bad, but I find it's worth keeping up with so far.
The first season of Mr. Robot. Jesus tittyfucking Christ.
Just finished Stranger Things, which was as good as was hyped up to be.
Also watched Galavant, which was surprisingly entertaining as well.
watching Luke Cage, I enjoy it, but it has the same issues of Jessica Jones. A roller coaster ride of slowness, and speed. I just think Dare Devil is a more interesting hero than Cage and Jones
Quote from: munchiaz on 10/13/2016, 07:24 PMwatching Luke Cage, I enjoy it, but it has the same issues of Jessica Jones. A roller coaster ride of slowness, and speed. I just think Dare Devil is a more interesting hero than Cage and Jones
Luke Cage had some good parts but others that were weak.I agree daredevil is still there strongest entry.Up next is iron fist but that show isn't due until next year.
Quote from: TR0N on 10/14/2016, 12:54 AMQuote from: munchiaz on 10/13/2016, 07:24 PMwatching Luke Cage, I enjoy it, but it has the same issues of Jessica Jones. A roller coaster ride of slowness, and speed. I just think Dare Devil is a more interesting hero than Cage and Jones
Luke Cage had some good parts but others that were weak.I agree daredevil is still there strongest entry.Up next is iron fist but that show isn't due until next year.
Looking forward to iron fist. All the shows are good, but DD is def the best of the bunch right now
Quote from: Gypsy on 10/07/2016, 10:34 PMThe first season of Mr. Robot. Jesus tittyfucking Christ.
I kinda feel this way after watching the 3rd episode of Westworld.....
Quote from: Gypsy on 10/07/2016, 10:34 PMThe first season of Mr. Robot. Jesus tittyfucking Christ.
Hey, Team America fan, f*ck yeah!!!
As it's nearing Halloween I've been watching Tales from the Darkside episodes.
Quote from: DragonmasterDan on 10/23/2016, 08:42 PMAs it's nearing Halloween I've been watching Tales from the Darkside episodes.
I love that show :)
Quote from: Digi.k on 10/23/2016, 05:46 PMQuote from: Gypsy on 10/07/2016, 10:34 PMThe first season of Mr. Robot. Jesus tittyfucking Christ.
I kinda feel this way after watching the 3rd episode of Westworld.....
Definitely planning on trying this one but I'm waiting for the first season to be done airing.
Quote from: NightWolve on 10/23/2016, 08:03 PMQuote from: Gypsy on 10/07/2016, 10:34 PMThe first season of Mr. Robot. Jesus tittyfucking Christ.
Hey, Team America fan, f*ck yeah!!!
http://youtu.be/nJ-bIeJ4zOY
http://youtu.be/pFrMLRQIT_k
Quote from: esteban on 10/23/2016, 08:53 PMI love that show :)
There's a wild variation in the quality of episodes from one to another but it has just enough 80s campyness and at times great writing to hit the mark more often than not. When episodes are good they can be great. And when episodes aren't, they can suck.
Season Premiere of The Walking Dead......
Quote from: Warbucks on 10/24/2016, 01:00 PMSeason Premiere of The Walking Dead......
Yeah. I wasn't exactly expecting that to play out the way it did. I'm hoping for some sweet vengeance later on this season.
Negan and Lucille. What a charming couple.
Stranger Things,Season 2 :dance:
http://youtu.be/R1ZXOOLMJ8s
Battlestar Galactica (2004) and Gundam 08 MS Team currently.
Quote from: Gypsy on 10/28/2017, 08:12 AMGundam 08 MS Team currently.
That's my second favorite Gundam after 0083.
So, yeah, Strager Things 2? It's really good so far. I'm on episode 5 right now, finishing up today.
Quote from: seieienbu on 10/28/2017, 02:02 PMQuote from: Gypsy on 10/28/2017, 08:12 AMGundam 08 MS Team currently.
That's my second favorite Gundam after 0083.
So, yeah, Strager Things 2? It's really good so far. I'm on episode 5 right now, finishing up today.
It's really good. A little more than half way through it.
Stardust Memory is on my to get let, along with the War In The Pocket BD once that is out.
Quote from: Gypsy on 10/07/2016, 10:34 PMThe first season of Mr. Robot. Jesus tittyfucking Christ.
Season Three has been great so far too. Love this show so much.
Started Stranger Things S2 over the weekend as well, only at Ep 7 or so.
I just started Stranger Things season 2 also, got two episodes in last night for Halloween. The 2nd episode even took place during Halloween, so that matched up well. I also played a few matches of Friday the 13th (in where I die in the first couple minutes every time, one day I'll get it).
Quote from: guest on 10/30/2017, 02:36 PMStarted Stranger Things S2 over the weekend as well, only at Ep 7 or so.
Once you're finished with the season let us know how disappointed you were.
Been watching Netflix's Ozark (Jason Bateman). It's quite decent... anyways I am on ep 7 of 10 and it's still quite unclear how it will finish or what are they actually doing. I guess there will be more seasons seeing it's a bit slow unless they suddenly do a major thing for the last 2 episodes.
Next stop: Stranger Things season 2.
Late to the party but I'm only near the end of Season 1 of Sons of Anarchy.
Not the most sympathetic of characters but the acting is pretty good and I'm digging the music.
Oh, and the actor Charlie Hunnam (Jax Teller) is English? Never would have guessed.
Quote from: Bloufo on 11/02/2017, 11:50 AMLate to the party but I'm only near the end of Season 1 of Sons of Anarchy.
By season 4 are they Dads of Anarchy?
I completed Stranger Things 2. It definitely does not live up to the first season. 11s story arch completely sucked.
Walking Dead is back on, and I have no idea why I'm still watching it. I really have not enjoyed the past 2 or 3 seasons. Does anyone else feel this show has run its course?
Quote from: guest on 11/06/2017, 06:03 AMWalking Dead is back on, and I have no idea why I'm still watching it. I really have not enjoyed the past 2 or 3 seasons. Does anyone else feel this show has run its course?
More or less that's the way I feel. I haven't even bothered with the current season.
I'm a season behind, but that's pretty much how I feel too. The writing has gotten really dumb, with way too many inconsistencies in how characters act, most major plot conflicts/resolutions relying on blind luck, flip flopping loyalties, and the slow speed of everything.
Also, it kinda pisses me off that they wasted Alicia Witt on a minor character. The good guys could've used a sexy ginger on their side.
Well you guys made it a lot further into that show than I did.
I enjoyed Stranger Things S2, it was weak in some spots but I personally love how much growth they are giving Steve. Unlike everyone else he is just a normalish high school kid who got pulled into everything.
X files season 11
I started re-watching Ash vs. Evil Dead season two over the weekend. Such lulz. Very gore. Wow.
Quote from: NecroPhile on 01/29/2018, 03:06 PMI started re-watching Ash vs. Evil Dead season two over the weekend. Such lulz. Very gore. Wow.
I'm watching it for the first time, that second episode in season 2 is nuts.
Still trudging on with Sons Of Anarchy.
Almost at the end now. About four episodes left to go of the final season.
Ridiculous plotlines mar this series. The unintended humor keeps me watching.
Quote from: guest on 01/29/2018, 03:11 PMI'm watching it for the first time, that second episode in season 2 is nuts.
The morgue scene is crazy. That, the possessed delta, and the puppet are my favorite bits of the season.
Altered Carbon came out on Netflix today so I'll probably start watching that tonight. I just finished reading the first book yesterday, so perfect timing! The show looks pretty awesome.
Been watching old Johnny Carson interviews on YouTube if that counts?
Season 2 of Stranger Things gets too much criticism. I didn't like the new mutant too much (non-spoiler I hope), but I think Sean Astin was a nice add. Also loved Max's brother, the mom seduction scene was great.
I can't tell if I like the X-Files new season or hate it, but I can't stop watching. Episode with the original X-File creator gave me quite a few laughs. Were Mulder and Scully always bad actors though?
https://www.netflix.com/title/80097140
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Altered_Carbon
http://www.metacritic.com/tv/altered-carbon
https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/altered_carbon/s01/
https://www.gamespot.com/articles/altered-carbon-review-netflix-spins-up-a-new-cyber/1100-6456241/
https://www.theverge.com/platform/amp/2018/2/12/17004210/altered-carbon-netflix-blade-runner-aesthetic-cyberpunk-retro-futurism http://youtu.be/dhFM8akm9a4 Watched season one of a new NetFlix show, Altered Carbon, which may or may not be renewed. It has SciFi elements of Blade Runner, Matrix, Fifth Element, and some Zardoz given it explores quasi immortality if you're rich enough to keep clones around, periodically "back up" your brain contents to an implanted storage device, etc.
Season one is only 10 episodes so you can watch the whole thing over the weekend. I enjoyed it well enough although the plot could've used some more work. It's mostly a hardboiled detective/cop kind of show.
There are some SciFi cameos like the Max Headroom actor who plays a weird host of an underground fightclub ring, and Daniel Bernhardt who plays a type of relentless space cop/soldier - he's the cheap Jean Claude Van Damme knockoff who did "Bloodsport 2," and the main sunglass-wearing Matrix agent in "Matrix: Reloaded" since "Mr. Smith" went rogue.
Anyway, you won't be blown away or anything, I don't think, but it kept me very interested all the way through so definitely worth checking out for the casual SciFi movie fan. I give it a thumbs up!
https://www.netflix.com/title/80104198
REALLY recommend another new SciFi NetFlix TV series: "Lost in Space." All of season 1 is up (10 episodes) and season 2 is being worked on from what I heard.
I'm looking forward to this show from netflik.I wasn't sure it would get another season but it has coming in june =D>
http://youtu.be/wwVOmTImfLA
While getting over being sick this week I binge watched Cobra Kai. Hopefully without really spoiling anything, Cobra Kai to Karate Kid is like The Force Awakens to A New Hope.
If you liked Karate Kid? I think I'd recommend it.
And my favorite show ever, at least for the first three seasons will be back before the end of the month. https://youtu.be/gXg2_yExgVY
The Handmaids Tale.
Season 2 starts off even more darker in tone. The performances, especially by the lead (Elisabeth Moss) is top notch.
Gotta squeeze the Arrested Development season 4 remix in soon - Season 5 is out May 29th!
I started and finished the first and only season of The Mist this weekend; it was better than the movie, which I hated, but at the same time I could kind of see why they didn't renew it for another season. That said I loved the way things end at the mall! lol
Quote from: Bloufo on 05/07/2018, 02:04 PMThe Handmaids Tale.
I've been wanting to check this out for a little while now but have been avoiding it because while it sounds really good it also sounds pretty depressing. One of these days though, I just gotta be in the right mood and remember it...
Cobra Kai
If you haven't seen it yet.. you need to.
It brings back a lot of the original Karate Kid.
Episodes 1 and 2 are on youtube. The rest are on Youtube Red.
If you are savvy enough you can find them elsewhere.
Can't wait for season 2 O0
Quote from: Warbucks on 05/11/2018, 02:29 PMCobra Kai
If you haven't seen it yet.. you need to.
It brings back a lot of the original Karate Kid.
Episodes 1 and 2 are on youtube. The rest are on Youtube Red.
If you are savvy enough you can find them elsewhere.
Can't wait for season 2 O0
I just watched the two free episodes last night. I enjoyed it enough that I will probably use my free trial of Red to watch the rest.
Funny thing is that I re-watched the original movie on Prime the other night completely randomly. I was not aware of this new show and I didn't find out about the show until the day after watching the movie. So by some strange coincidence, I was super excited to start watching the new series.
I caught up with season 4 of Gotham the other day, I missed Joker's death a few weeks back and skipped forward to Ra's al Ghul's resurrection, followed by Joker's "resurrection" and battery bomb plot for half of Gotham in this week's episode... I'm confused... It's a dark mess, still nothing quite like it on TV AFAIK...
I am now wanting to see Cobra Kai also, I saw the trailers, wondered if this idea could work, now am seeing mostly good things being said about it on social media.
Just now caught up with the current season of Vikings.
All I can say is that lazy/bad writing permeates the whole thing. Park your brain at the door and come in just for the spectacle of the battles.
Quote from: Bloufo on 05/12/2018, 02:58 PMJust now caught up with the current season of Vikings.
All I can say is that lazy/bad writing permeates the whole thing. Park your brain at the door and come in just for the spectacle of the battles.
I stopped watching in like, Season 3 I think. I randomly caught an episode where Ragnar's crippled son has almighty fighting skills because he rolls on the ground slashing swords as he's spinning? Yeah, I think I made the right decision.
Quote from: Warbucks on 05/11/2018, 02:29 PMCobra Kai
If you haven't seen it yet.. you need to.
It brings back a lot of the original Karate Kid.
Episodes 1 and 2 are on youtube. The rest are on Youtube Red.
If you are savvy enough you can find them elsewhere.
Can't wait for season 2 O0
He is correct!!! Finished the
Cobra Kai series also (only a 10 episode season), loved every minute of it!! :)
Everything good you heard is true, I can't believe it, they really made the concept work in bringing back Daniel LaRusso and Johnny Lawrence!
When the trailers were popping up a few months ago I had a lukewarm response. I thought it was cool the original actors were returning, but I didn't think it'd work as a TV series and I worried it'd be a disservice to the movie magic of the original, similar to the "sequelitis" effect with Karate Kid II/III, how they got progressively worse...
Anyway, it was all the positive reviews/vibes I was seeing on social media that led me to give it a try, glad I did!!!!
Best part, I think they used plot ideas from this funny Karate Kid parody video a few years back! Here it is: http://youtu.be/C_Gz_iTuRMM So what the creator did is flip the script, portray Daniel as the real bully with selective editing, commentary, etc. It's hilarious! Even funnier there's a crazed troll that harasses the creator because he can't take the joke, he believes the creator is serious, and is angry that this somehow ruins the beloved memory of the movie, heh heh.
But yeah, in one of the episodes, Johnny is talking about how he was just trying to talk to his girlfriend, Daniel got in the way, "out of nowhere" sucker punches him so he did what anyone would do by defending himself! While he tells his "version" of events or "truth," footage from the original movie plays in the background so you're reminded of what really happened, hahaha! Fantastic!
I swear, they must've been influenced by the above parody video which went viral when it was released. That whole element plays out in the series where Daniel winds up being petty, vengeful, while Johnny is honestly trying to improve his life circumstances, etc.
Suffice to say, I loved it and I really think it has a chance to be picked up for several seasons! :)
Watching Cobra Kai myself right now, it's pretty awesome.
I pretty much just watch Trailer Park Boys and old anime.
Watched the pilot episode of Yellowstone.
Modern western type themed show. Kevin Costner as the patriarch of the Dutton clan. Very seldom do you see Costner involved in a TV series.
Liked what I saw thus far. Hopefully it doesn't take a turn and become the full-on Western version of Dynasty.
(https://s5.postimg.cc/koj44mm3r/FB_IMG_15311120984838644.jpg)
No relation to SpectreMan as I first thought, a whacky Japanese live-action TV series I used to watch as a kid, heh.