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?
Originally Posted by Coochie liquor:
Been watching the first season of The Missing, on Amazon. It's a bit of a slow burn, but really good. Sometimes it's a bit difficult to understand everything they say as the cast is British/Scottish/French?? Good story, and tension. Would definitely recommend.
That looks HEAVY. But I'll definitely check it out. Looks pretty good. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Buehler445:
I had to stop watching Gotham. I'm about halfway through season 2 and it's not TERRIBLE but it isn't good.
Iron Fist was OK. Certainly worth a watch, especially if you are into that arc, but it is definitely a step below Daredevel and Jessica Jones, and not nearly as well acted as Luke Cage.
there was a time I was very much surprised at how much I enjoyed Gotham. that time has passed.... I was very excited at the return of joker...that kid is awesome. the show is getting pretty stale....
I knew nothing about Iron Fist. first half of the season I was engaged....last half I trudged thru just because I felt I had to finish what I started.... [Reply]
it's called 'what would sal do', i'm five ep's in of 8, imagine a slightly smarter ricky from the trailer park boys, now make him the second coming of christ :-)
ETA: this show was really good. it takes the most vulgar of situations to its fullest extent, and ends with a morality tale. funny as fuck, defo like TPB in humor regards. it does a good job of mixing drama and humor as the series progresses. will be curious how the next season goes now. :-)
I'm watching the Netflix show 13 Reasons Why with my wife...I'm hooked... I didn't think I would care for it, but was wrong... It's a really interesting/touching show so far with fantastic music. [Reply]
Originally Posted by rico:
I'm watching the Netflix show 13 Reasons Why with my wife...I'm hooked... I didn't think I would care for it, but was wrong... It's a really interesting/touching show so far with fantastic music.
the "scene" was so brutal, i had to look away. It was a wtf moment thats for sure. [Reply]
Originally Posted by kcxiv:
the "scene" was so brutal, i had to look away. It was a wtf moment thats for sure.
I've heard that...I'm on the episode 7 (Zach) episode right now and caught a glimpse of what that scene will consist of when Clay was hallucinating at the basketball game. [Reply]
Originally Posted by rico:
I've heard that...I'm on the episode 7 (Zach) episode right now and caught a glimpse of what that scene will consist of when Clay was hallucinating at the basketball game.
parents needs to make their young teens watch this show all the way through. you learn alot about todays teens. Alot of lessons can be taught. [Reply]
Originally Posted by kcxiv:
parents needs to make their young teens watch this show all the way through. you learn alot about todays teens. Alot of lessons can be taught.
Originally Posted by Rausch:
I remember watching "KIDS" (Harmony Korine) when it came out.
I remember thinking that was about right up until the rape scene with the girl with AIDS. I can't say I ever knew a rapist as a kid...
Amazing that both Chloe Sevigny and Rosario Dawson got their start in that.
Chloe was semi-known as a club girl [kind of a precursor to Kardashians and Dunhams of the world], but Dawson was simply discovered sitting on a stoop while crew were scouting locations. [Reply]
Originally Posted by fahrenheit:
So i've broken down and finally started watching Shameless. 2 episodes in and I've not laughed that hard in awhile. Absolutely hilarious show, however it's a little sketchy at points so don't watch it with your children in the same zipcode as you.
Originally Posted by Buehler445:
Heh. I've been wondering if I should check it out. Buddy of mine said, it just sets out to offend everybody and does a great job LOL
Originally Posted by Nickhead:
can only describe it as six shades of wrong. just when you think they would not do something, they pole vault over that idea into something even more unthinkable :-)
i'd say my favorite character is Kev!
We started watching about 2 months ago and we're now halfway through season 2. Definitely makes you like and dislike every character. Kevin is my favorite while the wife's favorite is Lip.
Originally Posted by Nixhex:
Exactly. Just when you think it can't get anymore crazy it does. I would say my favorite character is Carl.
