All this talk about series, how network TV Sucks, and how hard it is to find quality shows, and some excellent shows that fly under the radar, I need a comprehensive review of all the series I need to see.
For good entertainment, I would be willing to buy DVD sets. But I've recently picked up HBOGO by kiping it from my parents, and recently got Netflix and Amazon Prime.
Here is a listing of shows that I currently own or have seen all the episodes of. If it isn't on the list, just assume I haven't seen it.
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Great Shows – Must See
Game of Thrones
Mad Men
Longmire
Burn Notice
House
Spartacus
House of Cards
Justified
True Detective
Breaking Bad
The Assets
The Wire
Sherlock (BBC)
The Americans
The Walking Dead
Deadwood
Netflix: Daredevil
Jack Taylor
Luther
Bosch
Good shows
Travelers
Ozark
The Leftovers
Conviction
Medici
The Last Kingdom
Firefly
Dollhouse
The Good Wife
Hell on Wheels
Big Bang Theory
Falling Skies
Suits
White Collar
Agents of SHIELD
Arrow
Boss
Rome
Orange is the New Black
Orphan Black
The Knick
Goliath (Amazon)
Iron Fist
Show Me a Hero
Hell on Wheels
Shooter
Mediocre
Robin Hood (BBC)
Vikings
How I met your Mother
Scrubs
Chuck
That 70's Show
Top Gear
Graceland
Hung (HBO)
Gotham
Conviction
Crap Camelot
Top Shot
Defiance
Legends of Tomorrow
Here is a listing of shows that I'm currently watching
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Great
Good
Boardwalk Empire
Westworld
Mediocre
Crap
Here is a listing of shows on my list to watch (mostly due to this thread)
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The Sopranos
24
Fargo (missed getting it on the DVR :-) )
Band of Brothers
The Pacific
The Comeback
6 Feet Under
John Adams
Battlestar Glactica
Friday Night Lights
I work a fuckton, so it is hard for me catch a series while it is on to get it on the DVR, but I recognize the entertainment value and am willing to go after the Must See shows. Accordingly, I'm not necessarily looking for anything that is still running. I'm up for watching stuff that has run its course.
So what say you, Planet? Which shows should I see?
Sugar on Apple TV+ took a weird unsatisfying turn to wind up the series. It had an interesting vibe going until they went in another direction. They left room for additional seasons, but I'm not sure they can restore the mood. [Reply]
Scavengers Reign just dropped on Netflix. Max canceled it after season 1, but for those who enjoyed animated shows in vein of "Invincible", this is a can't miss show. If you are a big fan of Sci-Fi, this show is basically a wet dream. If enough people watch it, I gotta assume Netflix will renew it.
Presumed Innocent on Apple TV. First couple episodes are out and it's off to a great start. Getting a lot of love as well on a couple podcasts I listen to. [Reply]
Not a series, but I enjoyed the Gene Wilder documentary just release on Netflix.
He was just such a talented and funny guy. He made some odd career choices for, like, 20 years. But he also didn't seem to mind. He wanted to do his own thing. Hard to find anyone with a better 3-role resume than Willy Wonka, Blazing Saddles and Young Frankenstein.
Definitely an all-time great. I'm honestly not a huge Mel Brooks fan EXCEPT for when Gene Wilder is involved. I think Mel needed Wilder more than Wilder needed Mel Brooks. [Reply]
Originally Posted by DJ's left nut:
Not a series, but I enjoyed the Gene Wilder documentary just release on Netflix.
He was just such a talented and funny guy. He made some odd career choices for, like, 20 years. But he also didn't seem to mind. He wanted to do his own thing. Hard to find anyone with a better 3-role resume than Willy Wonka, Blazing Saddles and Young Frankenstein.
Definitely an all-time great. I'm honestly not a huge Mel Brooks fan EXCEPT for when Gene Wilder is involved. I think Mel needed Wilder more than Wilder needed Mel Brooks.
His prison scenes in Stir Crazy were probably the funniest thing I've ever seen. [Reply]
Anyone watched Warrior on Netflix? I think it came over as an original series from Max and has 3 seasons. I just started watching it to kill some time but it is pretty damn good. Good story line, great sex scenes, and the fighting is pretty top notch. It revolves around this guy fresh off the ship from China called Ah Sahm. Turns out he is a bad ass fighter and so one of the local gangs pulls him in to their clan. I think I finished the 4th episode from season 1 and I will definitely be watching some more.
Edit: I forgot to mention it is supposed to be taking place in the 19th century shortly after the Civil War was over. [Reply]
Originally Posted by BigRichard:
Anyone watched Warrior on Netflix? I think it came over as an original series from Max and has 3 seasons. I just started watching it to kill some time but it is pretty damn good. Good story line, great sex scenes, and the fighting is pretty top notch. It revolves around this guy fresh off the ship from China called Ah Sahm. Turns out he is a bad ass fighter and so one of the local gangs pulls him in to their clan. I think I finished the 4th episode from season 1 and I will definitely be watching some more.
Yeah. I have some posts on here about it. I enjoy it quite a bit. There are a couple storylines that are laborsome after some time but it’s definitely worth a watch.
Young Jun being a smart ass the whole time is probably the best part. That goes away in season 3 out of necessity, but it’s fucking hilarious all the rest of the time. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Buehler445:
Yeah. I have some posts on here about it. I enjoy it quite a bit. There are a couple storylines that are laborsome after some time but it’s definitely worth a watch.
Young Jun being a smart ass the whole time is probably the best part. That goes away in season 3 out of necessity, but it’s ****ing hilarious all the rest of the time.
Originally Posted by ChiliConCarnage:
Done with season 1 of Vikings Valhalla. Pretty good. Though I tend to love shows like it. Has a 3rd season coming out soon
Didn’t know that. Thanks. I’ll watch for it. [Reply]
