OT - TV Shows to watch '09 Redux
by Persiflage on May 10, 2009 12:17 PM PDT
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I actually think a good TV show is hard to find, and after seeing the finale of Joss Whedon's Dollhouse, and jponry bringing up Pushing Daisies yesterday, I thought I'd try to resurrect homerdrew's old thread from last year.
(I also didn't realize they cancelled Pushing Daisies. I'm sorry about that, jponry, it did look worth giving a try, in fact - one of the things that made the few episodes I saw good/weird is it was completely different from anything else I'd seen before. They shouldn't have cancelled it.) Also, I don't mean to offend anyone. I admit it - I'm biased and prejudiced, and have a pretty stereotypical guy's viewpoint about practically everything. Sometimes I have to remember that McCovey Chronicles isn't quite the same sports website as http://kissingsuzykolber.uproxx.com/ is (I pretty much spend all my sports reading online time there, here, at Niners Nation and Deadspin). Anyway, here goes, add to the list if you know stuff I don't -
Potential New Shows That Should Actually Be Good -
Treme - HBO - (David Simon is making it, about the city of New Orleans? Lester and Bunk from the Wire are in it, and I think Steve Zahn will be too)
Game of Thrones - HBO - (David Benioff, I haven't read the books, but I've heard they could make for an actually gritty as opposed to campy fantasy show - I personally hate the SciFi channel)
Boardwalk Empire - HBO - (Martin Scorsese directing, so far with Steve Buscemi & Kelly Macdonald)
The Pacific - HBO Miniseries - (a Band of Brothers version, except about the Pacific theater of World War II instead of in Europe)
Currently Running (or not cancelled yet) -
Dollhouse - Fox - (Joss Whedon's latest - ok, it started out slow, but then it really started to get pretty damn good, if Fox doesn't cancel it, I personally think it could become one of the most popular shows on television if they take it out of the Friday timeslot (always busy Friday, I'd just see it online later). If you haven't seen it, the first season is available for now at Fox's website and on Hulu. Alan Tudyk from Firefly eventually shows up and acts the shit out of his character - great stuff)
Lie to Me - Fox - (has potential, I'm a Tim Roth fan, so I've enjoyed it so far, could get better though, or could get worse)
True Blood - HBO - (damn, I really have to get HBO again, saw the first season though, and it was better than any other vampire shit recently - I'm talking to you, Twilight, which I haven't seen and never will)
24 - Fox - (what can I say, Jack Bauer made me a fan, might be predictable by now, but how could it not be, bascially Jack is just going to kick some terrorist ass at some point, with minor variations in the plot)
South Park and The Simpsons go without saying. And sorry, but Heroes jumped the shark for me.
On (or soon to be) DVD -
Eastbound & Down - HBO Miniseries - (Danny McBride & Will Ferrell's comedy about baseball & steroids, I haven't seen this yet, but my friends have really lauded it with praise)
Generation Kill - HBO Miniseries - (I was in Iraq for a year, and this show gets pretty much everything right, it's almost too realistic, but I think that not only did it accurately portray how things work with the chain of command, etc., but I also agreed with some the morals to the story as well)
Life on Mars - ABC - (entertaining, but too entertaining for ABC to keep it running)
Pushing Daisies - ABC - (already gave my personal opinion earlier, I'll probably give the show a try, it's probably better than I thought it was because ABC cancelled it - just freakin' wierd though, think Dr. Seus, Tim Burton & Dick Tracy)
Already agreed upon kick-ass classics, pretty much generally accepted from the last TV Show thread, that you should buy and watch, no questions asked -
The Wire, Deadwood, The Sopranos, Rome, Battlestar Galactica, Firefly, Band of Brothers, and etc. to which I would personally add Carnivale, Freaks and Geeks, and Moonlighting from the 80s
anything else coming out that's supposed to be good?
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Pushing Daisies did get canceled, but I’d recommend watching the episodes that did get shown, it was just a really fun and cute show with a likable cast (I love all of Ned, Chuck, Olive, Emerson, Lily and Vivian, plus the minor/recurring characters too.)
You mentioned the ABC Life On Mars… I never watched it but the original British version was fantastic, one of my favorite television shows ever. The quasi-sequel Ashes to Ashes (set in the 1980s with a female protagonist) is not quite as good but is a lot of fun. I’m really enjoying the current series so far (Gene and Alex have great UST.)
Other than that, all I really watch these days are Criminal Minds (we’re all allowed one procedural, right?), The Office and 30 Rock.
I’m thinking of checking out The Tudors this summer (admittedly, mostly because I find Henry Cavill very intriguing) and maybe Lost.
I’ve also been trying to finish Twin Peaks since December, but admittedly, it’s gotten a bit dull since they revealed who killed Laura Palmer. I’ll get through it eventually.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on May 10, 2009 12:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I doubt A Game of Thrones will be out this year. They don’t start filming until October. I’m excited to see Peter Dinklage as Tyrion Lannister.
Still in despair.
BRING BACK MARMOL!
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Shun Kakazu: MOAR JAPANESE PROSPECTS PLZ
by Zetsuboushita on May 10, 2009 12:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
after the station agent...
can anyone not be a pete dinklage fan?
Dodgers fans eat their young.
by redhornet78 on May 10, 2009 5:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Word on the street is that the Director of The Station Agent is also directing A Game of Thrones.
by biff pocoroba on May 11, 2009 3:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've been liking Parks and Recreation
some of the people behind The Office are involved. Similar humor but that’s a good thing.
Very exited about Treme. I’m a huge David Simon fan…
by moonman on May 10, 2009 1:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
parks and recreation
Most people I know who’ve seen it seem to hate it. I’ve been watching it as kind of a trial period – definitely don’t like it as much as The Office (which I LOVE), but it’s kept me watching so far, which surprised me. It is similar to the office, maybe with less likeable characters, imo. Aziz Ansari (Tom) is pretty funny, though, and I do like rashida jones.
Less arm, more talk. Raisingcain is a GAMER.
Adopted Giant: Henry Sosa
by raisingcain on May 10, 2009 3:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’ve heard mixed things about it but I love Amy Poehler and Rashida Jones so I might check it out.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on May 10, 2009 3:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
So disappointing. Its ok, but its shocking how quickly Amy Poehler’s schtick gets old.
Thing A
by sam23 on May 10, 2009 4:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
this
STEVE HOLM! refuses to be the odd man out.
by UnleashTheGore on May 11, 2009 1:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
as much as i am not a fan of this show...
i assume two things:
1. the first few episodes of the office were also this disorganized (i had a chance to ask b.j. novak about it and he said it was a ton of nbc influence)
2. i will watch anything with rashida jones. ANYTHING.
Dodgers fans eat their young.
by redhornet78 on May 10, 2009 5:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It has gotten alot better
I hated the first episode (much like the first season of the US Office as a big UK Office fan), but it seems to be hitting its stride
by dprodigy19 on May 10, 2009 6:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
wasn’t the first season of the office almost identical to the UK version?
Thing A
by sam23 on May 10, 2009 6:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The first episode of the US version is pretty much the first ep of the UK one, but they started doing some different things afterwards.
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by Natto on May 10, 2009 9:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The episodes about the health plan and diversity day were two of the best episodes from The Office, and they were both season 1. Diversity Day was sort of a take on an episode from the UK version, but they had a lot of their own unique spins on it.
I'm thinking but nothing's happening.
by JRPhillips on May 11, 2009 3:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was dissapointed
The pilot didnt really get me, and Poehler is hilarious usually. IDK maybe it has gotten better
Not so proud adoptive parent of the set-up man.
This is definitely not Howry do it!
by CB30 on May 10, 2009 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Shows I watch
The Office
Lost
30 Rock
South Park
Sometimes Fringe and Simpsons
Not so proud adoptive parent of the set-up man.
This is definitely not Howry do it!
by CB30 on May 10, 2009 2:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Check out
Check out
Sons of Anarchy—Season 1 was great and I think 2 starts in the fall
Southland it pretty good too if you’re into cop shows
I had high hopes for Dollhouse, but its fricken awful. I doubt it gets renewed
by m34josh on May 10, 2009 2:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
that’s right, I totally forgot about Sons of Anarchy, been meaning to check that out
"Those boos really motivate me to make something happen." - Bonds
by Persiflage on May 10, 2009 3:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The shows I’m into, whether cancelled or not:
The Office
30 Rock
Lost
Chuck
How I Met Your Mother
Rules of Engagement
Better Off Ted
Anxiously awaiting the return of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia.
I'm thinking but nothing's happening.
by JRPhillips on May 10, 2009 4:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
all +1
except i haven’t seen chuck or better off ted since the pilot episode… are they really worth catching up with?
Dodgers fans eat their young.
by redhornet78 on May 10, 2009 5:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes
GROUGTHINK ALERT
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by groug on May 10, 2009 6:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’ve been told that I should like Chuck. I don’t think I have the will power to catch up on it.
The Basil Fawlty Moderating Strategy:
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Kevin Frandsen should be with the big team.
by WalrusMan on May 10, 2009 6:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I highly recommend Chuck and Better Off Ted. Chuck is extremely well done, just recognize it’s campy action very often. Better Off Ted cracked me up, but they only aired six of the 13 episodes they recorded. “Because you can’t spell Individual without Veridian. and a U. Aaaaand an L.”
I'm thinking but nothing's happening.
by JRPhillips on May 11, 2009 3:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Love Chuck. Love it. It’s fun and yet can be SRS action BZNS. Well written, too. I’ll be so sad if it gets cancelled.
"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on May 11, 2009 4:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1 for It's Always Sunny.
I think it was the funniest show on TV last year, the actors work extremely well together and their timing is impeccable. And last season was as good as any, so I’ve got high hopes for the next one.
Osiris, lord of the dead, and relief pitcher for the San Francisco Giants.
by neurofarm on May 10, 2009 9:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The episode with the play was one of the absolute funniest things I’ve ever seen on television.
I'm thinking but nothing's happening.
by JRPhillips on May 11, 2009 3:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The one with Danny Devito and the turds everywhere was classic!
by m34josh on May 14, 2009 1:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
2 that haven't been mentioned yet
Rescue Me and Dexter.
Thing A
by sam23 on May 10, 2009 4:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Love Dexter
wish I didn’t have to wait so long between seasons!!
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on May 10, 2009 6:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
are there plans for a season 4?
Thing A
by sam23 on May 10, 2009 6:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, they’ve got to have Dexter’s demon baby, don’t they? I’m psyched, though it’ll be tough to top how tense S3 was.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on May 10, 2009 7:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
yep
I watched all of season 3 in about 3 days…couldn’t stop watching.
Thing A
by sam23 on May 10, 2009 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
When I started watching it, it took me a few weeks to get through the first 4 or so episodes of S1… but then all of a sudden something clicked and I watched the rest of S1 and all of S2 in about a week. Such a great show.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on May 10, 2009 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lost is fantastic, but now is not the time to start watching new episodes.
GROUGTHINK ALERT
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by groug on May 10, 2009 5:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
This
Judgment Day is coming
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by Natto on May 10, 2009 6:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
agreed
by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on May 10, 2009 6:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Huh?
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Kevin Frandsen should be with the big team.
by WalrusMan on May 10, 2009 6:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
TIME TRAVEL AND DEAD PEOPLE WHO ARENT REALLY DEAD
Not so proud adoptive parent of the set-up man.
This is definitely not Howry do it!
by CB30 on May 10, 2009 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
SPOILERZ
STEVE HOLM! refuses to be the odd man out.
by UnleashTheGore on May 11, 2009 1:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I love Lost
I just hope they can up with a feasible ending for all this
Not so proud adoptive parent of the set-up man.
This is definitely not Howry do it!
by CB30 on May 10, 2009 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’ve never seen an episode of Lost.
emperor nobody: "can ben copeland play third will the mcgwire throwback jersey be sponsored by balco labs i think i am having non-nerve-damage related chest pains well there’s holliday’s homer for may"
Clayton Tanner. I have nothing witty to add.
by walkoff baltimore chop on May 11, 2009 9:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nah
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by groug on May 10, 2009 6:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It STARTED great
But it has been going downhill fast, with the last 5 minutes of the finale putting an amazing cherry on top of the completely unrealistic sundae
by dprodigy19 on May 10, 2009 6:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t care…I think Ari and Drama are the shit!
by Jon Dowd on May 10, 2009 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Canadians know their comedy
I suggest revisiting Kids in the Hall, but more recently our neighbors to the north have given us Trailer Park Boys. Lots of swearing but very funny. Unlike any comedy I’ve seen.
Noonan. Nooooonan!
by Giant Fan in Singapore on May 10, 2009 6:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Terence and Phillip!
"Those boos really motivate me to make something happen." - Bonds
by Persiflage on May 10, 2009 6:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
(ugh)
"Those boos really motivate me to make something happen." - Bonds
by Persiflage on May 10, 2009 6:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
They’re going to start showing the original version of The Office on adult swim sometime soon (I have no idea why). It’s quite good.
Judgment Day is coming
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by Natto on May 10, 2009 6:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I may have to try and watch this.
The Basil Fawlty Moderating Strategy:
"We could run a nice blog here if we didn't have all these members getting in the way."
Kevin Frandsen should be with the big team.
by WalrusMan on May 10, 2009 6:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
When is Mad Men coming back?
by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on May 10, 2009 6:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Early August
“TV Guide’s Mickey O’Connor announced: "Tell you what, I can officially narrow down the “summer” return date to early August. "
by dprodigy19 on May 10, 2009 6:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
CHUCK
1. Solid action/comedy
2. Good writing
3. 
by dprodigy19 on May 10, 2009 6:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I like 3
a lot. I’m not quite as sold on the action or writing.
Thing A
by sam23 on May 10, 2009 6:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
3 is nice.
The Basil Fawlty Moderating Strategy:
"We could run a nice blog here if we didn't have all these members getting in the way."
Kevin Frandsen should be with the big team.
by WalrusMan on May 10, 2009 6:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hot actors.
"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on May 11, 2009 11:52 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
But Chuck went to Stanfurd
Sir Alex Omar Hinshaw: It's not right if it's not left.
by The Enchanter on May 11, 2009 9:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!
by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on May 13, 2009 6:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
3 was pretty much why i started watching
it’s actually pretty good on its own
Best of Senator Clay Davis: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TI4-QyAzY64&feature=related
by cloudydays on May 13, 2009 10:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Also
The Unit-very underrated. Is it possible to not like Dennis Haysbert?
Thing A
by sam23 on May 10, 2009 6:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He’s a Giants fan too!
Judgment Day is coming
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by Natto on May 10, 2009 9:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
President Palmer was bad-ass
"Those boos really motivate me to make something happen." - Bonds
by Persiflage on May 10, 2009 10:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
the first one was, the second President Palmer didn’t really measure up
Thing A
by sam23 on May 10, 2009 11:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
sigh
the idea had so much potential, but that season just didn’t follow through well at all.
I’ve been pretty pleased with the new season so far.
STEVE HOLM! refuses to be the odd man out.
by UnleashTheGore on May 11, 2009 3:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anyone who is into sketch and hasn’t seen The State (1993-1995), the complete series DVD is coming out in July and I HIGHLY recommend it.
by satyricrash on May 10, 2009 7:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
"I want to dip my baaalls in it"
"Forget it Donny, you're out of your element"-Walter Sobchak
by icanplaythird on May 11, 2009 10:18 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The State was the greatest thing EVER to be produced by MTV, and it’s not even close. I’m looking forward to the DVD.
"Are we bad? No. But right now, we are." Boulderskull, 4.16.09
by Kitspool on May 11, 2009 11:54 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Chinese Democracy's coming out?
I need to pick that up. I love G’N’R.
by Grant on May 11, 2009 4:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’ve been really into Psych, Leverage and Burn Notice. All 3 of which I really didn’t think I’d like based on the commercials, but then ended up watching for one reason or another and ended up enjoying all of them. (Especially Burn Notice)
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by Viliphied on May 10, 2009 8:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
+1 for Psych and Burn Notice
"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on May 11, 2009 11:53 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Burn Notice is awesome
emperor nobody: "can ben copeland play third will the mcgwire throwback jersey be sponsored by balco labs i think i am having non-nerve-damage related chest pains well there’s holliday’s homer for may"
Clayton Tanner. I have nothing witty to add.
by walkoff baltimore chop on May 11, 2009 9:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
My dad's a big Burn Notice fan...
I liked it, not the Wire, but then what is?
by Mrbasepaul on May 13, 2009 4:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
always cracks me up -
the guys over at KSK always do mock drafts for everything right before the NFL draft, this one was always one of their classics on TV Shows -
http://kissingsuzykolber.uproxx.com/2007/03/this-weeks-ksk-mock-draft-tv-characters.html
I don’t agree with all of their picks obviously, but still funny.
"Those boos really motivate me to make something happen." - Bonds
by Persiflage on May 10, 2009 9:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I agree on the Dollhouse, hopefully Fox doesn’t cancel it (though they probably will). Some of the first few episodes were actually pretty bad, but it got really interesting half-way through the season. They should have just started the show with episode 6. For anyone who hasn’t watched it and likes science fiction, it’s worth checking out (all the episodes are on Hulu), starting with episode 6 if you’re not feeling patient. I like how the show explores big themes about materialism and the nature of the self, what makes us human and all that. It’s consistently thought-provoking, like good sci-fi is. And Alan Tudyk was awesome in the last couple episodes.
Osiris, lord of the dead, and relief pitcher for the San Francisco Giants.
by neurofarm on May 10, 2009 10:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
remember, this is another Fox vs. Joss Whedon battle
Fox actually mandated that the first 5 episodes be stand alone episodes, thus not letting Whedon actually start the story he wanted to tell until the 6th one. Fox refused to air one of his episodes (still unaired). And then Fox scheduled the show for Friday nights (honestly the worst night of the entire week – usually death to any show).
You’d think Fox decided to cancel Whedon’s show before Season One even started.
"Those boos really motivate me to make something happen." - Bonds
by Persiflage on May 11, 2009 8:15 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The question is, did FOX tell Whedon to make changes, and those changes occurred starting in Epidode 6?
I'm thinking but nothing's happening.
by JRPhillips on May 11, 2009 3:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think the changes were prior to episode 6, and that one is when he started doing what he wanted to do with the show.
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by groug on May 11, 2009 3:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
that and Fox mandated that the first 5 had to be “stand alone” episodes
basically, the point here is if you gave up on it at the beginning, Whedon came through a few episodes later and the show started to kick ass – I also still think that’s the best I’ve ever seen from Alan Tudyk
"Those boos really motivate me to make something happen." - Bonds
by Persiflage on May 11, 2009 3:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
holy shit - looks like Dollhouse does get a Season Two
pretty amazing, considering what the networks usually do
The campaign to renew “Dollhouse” probably wouldn’t have caught fire had Whedon never been allowed to make the weird, unsettling, unexpectedly moving and complex show that he ultimately came up with in the second half of “Dollhouse’s” season. When shows are given time to develop, when they’re allowed to be different, when they’re allowed to be ambitious and strange and challenging — all that can lead to the kind of fan passion that we’re talking about here.
http://www.thrfeed.com/2009/05/dollhouse-second-season.html
The low-rated series was last seen given up for dead by the media in a field somewhere. But the show’s DVR numbers are huge (averaging a 40% bump from live-plus-same-day to live-plus-7), online streaming is strong. It’s a sci-fi show, which tend to bring in strong ancillary revenue such as DVD sales for sister-company studio 20th TV. And it’s said that Fox execs rather like the series, especially the latter half of the season … A "Dollhouse" pickup is a shock, an underdog comeback that blows away NBC’s will-they-or-won’t-they hand-wringing over "Chuck" (psst, they almost certainly will). In fact, “Dollhouse” might very well be the lowest-rated in-season scripted drama to ever get a renewal on a major broadcast network. Almost certainly if based on where the show concluded — about 2.8 million viewers and a 1.0 among adults 18-49.
"Those boos really motivate me to make something happen." - Bonds
by Persiflage on May 16, 2009 11:33 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Haven’t seen “The Daily Show” mentioned. They’re consistently smart and funny…and they do it four days a week.
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by Goofus on May 11, 2009 1:01 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I watch Stewart and Colbert every night.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on May 11, 2009 4:03 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
+ 2
I forgot about “The Daily Show” and “Colbert Report” – but that’s funny, I almost don’t even think of those as “TV Shows” anymore – watch them more often than I watch CNN or Fox News.
"Those boos really motivate me to make something happen." - Bonds
by Persiflage on May 11, 2009 8:18 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’ll watch The Daily Show daily if I can. Colbert is funnier if you watch it every once in a while.
The Basil Fawlty Moderating Strategy:
"We could run a nice blog here if we didn't have all these members getting in the way."
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by WalrusMan on May 11, 2009 8:36 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Colbert is definitely more funny than Stewart these days – but I’m not sure why
"Those boos really motivate me to make something happen." - Bonds
by Persiflage on May 11, 2009 8:39 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I disagree, Stewart is and has always been a lot funnier than Colbert, though I love both.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on May 11, 2009 10:24 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes.
I'm thinking but nothing's happening.
by JRPhillips on May 11, 2009 3:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pretty much the only shows I watch.
El Presidente Larry Baer's epitaph
"Nothing important ever happened without me."
by ResDog on May 12, 2009 12:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
not counting re-runs/dvds of Scrubs, Sopranos, Deadwood, Seinfeld, South Park & Simpsons. Did the Larry Sanders Show ever make it to DVD?
El Presidente Larry Baer's epitaph
"Nothing important ever happened without me."
by ResDog on May 12, 2009 12:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I might be the only one
But I’ve always thought that Sarah Silverman peaked in the Larry Sanders Show.
Adoptive parent of Noah Lowry. Because he was awesome once, and, goddammit, he shall be awesome once again!
I hope.
by Cookyman on May 12, 2009 2:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This was a long time for this thread to go with a mention of BB. It’s great TV.
"The dreams ain't broken down here now, they're walking with a limp" --TW
by bgunn on May 11, 2009 11:48 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’v heard very good things about Breaking Bad.
I'm thinking but nothing's happening.
by JRPhillips on May 11, 2009 3:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
FWIW
1. Sunny in Philadelphia; this show is amazingly rude and hilarious. The characters are so ambivilant to the outside world and so socially retarded, it’s hard not to laugh.
2. How I Met Your Mother; I can’t quite pinpiont why I like this show so much. Perhaps the chemistry of the cast, or the setting; I’m just not sure. But it does work very well. There are a few instances of overworked sitcom jokes but, for the most part, the comedy isn’t stereotypical, and there’s a fairly strong plotline. (I have to admit, though, that they may have “jumped the shark” by making Barney fall in love with Robin, for you watchers.)
3. The Office; what hasn’t already been said? You either like it, or you don’t.
4. The Sopranos; yep. Been gone for two years, and it still resonates. IMO, the greatest ending ever.
5. Aziz Ansari, from Parks & Recreation. In terms of delivery, the guy is the greatest thing since NPH was cast as Barney on HIMYM. Seriously, watch the show just for this guy. If you can’t stand to watch Amy Poehler (it’s difficult for me), then watch his appearance on the Flight of the Conchords episode entitled “Drive By”, in which displays a strong prejudice toward Australians.
Stupid is as Ruben Rivera does...
by bkrhater on May 11, 2009 7:39 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
(slaps forehead)
yep, I should have included Flight of the Conchords too
"Those boos really motivate me to make something happen." - Bonds
by Persiflage on May 11, 2009 8:19 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The writing on HIMYM is excellent, too. It’s consistently funny and it works for all the characters.
"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on May 11, 2009 11:53 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Have you been watching this season? Whatcha think about the whole Barney/Robin thing? I’ve missed a lot this season (just waiting for DVD), but from what I’ve seen, it doesn’t work well.
Stupid is as Ruben Rivera does...
by bkrhater on May 11, 2009 2:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I do not like Barney/Robin, but then I don’t like the overreliance on a certain ‘ship in shows, either. It seems that’s what season 4 has become, is the Barney/Robin ship and it’s been taken over by annoying fans. Blech.
"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on May 11, 2009 2:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I couldn’t agree more. When Ted/Robin was on, they didn’t focus too much on it. They were actually kind of in the background, and so it didn’t become overbearing. Also, I get tired of Robin in general.
Now, if you’ll excuse me, I need to go make sure I have male reproductive organs after that.
Stupid is as Ruben Rivera does...
by bkrhater on May 11, 2009 2:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t like Barney and Robin either pretty much for the same reasons that BCVE stated. BroTP(KILLME) shippers are insane. Though, I don’t actually think they work well together either
Jesse Foppert: I Still Believe
"I've come to the conclusion that the two most important things in life are good friends and a good bullpen." ~Bob Lemon,
by AndYourBirdCanSing on May 11, 2009 5:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
They’re good as bros, but as a couple…no thanks.
"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on May 12, 2009 7:52 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i miss lily
Sir Alex Omar Hinshaw: It's not right if it's not left.
by The Enchanter on May 11, 2009 9:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hate when I read explanations for movies/books that make me like the movie/book more. It feels like my brain cheated on me, or something. But I read someone’s deconstruction of the Sopranos ending, which was already fine with me, and it made me realize how it was the perfect ending.
by Grant on May 11, 2009 5:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t think this was it. I don’t remember there being so many edits and updates, so maybe I just read the Reader’s Digest version.
The point I loved in the explanation I read was David Chase chewing out his audience. You lived vicariously through Tony Soprano for almost a decade, and now you want to see him die out of some misplaced sense of justice? Bad audience! Bad!
This link’s “Last Supper” shots are pretty compelling.
by Grant on May 13, 2009 12:39 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
To be totally honest...
I still don’t have an opinion on whether he died or not. But the ending was so compelling, and the number of details through which this guy picked was pretty awesome, so I revisit it every so often just to fill the void.
Stupid is as Ruben Rivera does...
by bkrhater on May 13, 2009 7:07 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Weeds?
That show is freaking hilarious…this last season began kinda slow and disappointing but ended up being fantastic.
Shows that I want the new season to start now:
Weeds
Dexter
Top Gear
Minor White > Ansel Adams
by say hey nation on May 11, 2009 8:04 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
TOP GEAR FTW
Still in despair.
BRING BACK MARMOL!
konakona:「つかさに教われと...なんか非常に負けたような気がする。」
Shun Kakazu: MOAR JAPANESE PROSPECTS PLZ
by Zetsuboushita on May 11, 2009 8:54 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I love Weeds and Top Gear. I don’t care much about cars, but Top Gear is absolutely hilarious.
by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on May 11, 2009 8:56 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I only watch Top Gear On-Demand b/c it is less edited (I think). My favorite episodes of last season:
the travel through ’Nam
the communist car review!
Minor White > Ansel Adams
by say hey nation on May 11, 2009 8:59 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Nam trip was a pretty good episode.
Born in the USA!
…..Was that the song? I dunno.
The Basil Fawlty Moderating Strategy:
"We could run a nice blog here if we didn't have all these members getting in the way."
Kevin Frandsen should be with the big team.
by WalrusMan on May 13, 2009 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I liked the “race” from Europe to Blackpool as well. Actually only caught about 5 episodes when I discovered it.
The Basil Fawlty Moderating Strategy:
"We could run a nice blog here if we didn't have all these members getting in the way."
Kevin Frandsen should be with the big team.
by WalrusMan on May 13, 2009 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bugatti Veyron vs Eurofighter Typhoon
Only on Top Gear
Still in despair.
BRING BACK MARMOL!
konakona:「つかさに教われと...なんか非常に負けたような気がする。」
Shun Kakazu: MOAR JAPANESE PROSPECTS PLZ
by Zetsuboushita on May 11, 2009 9:06 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Top Gear where they competed against the German Top Gear hosts and flew into Belgium on WWII fighter planes was one of the funniest, craziest shows ever.
"Are we bad? No. But right now, we are." Boulderskull, 4.16.09
by Kitspool on May 11, 2009 11:57 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Breaking Bad
Surprised only one mention so far. This show is great and one of the few I watch religiously every week. Brian Cransden (sp??) is awesome as the lead and the show overall is very solid. If you haven’t watched, check it out, they have all show OnDemand.
by AngelWillSaveUs on May 11, 2009 9:10 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I love Breaking Bad.
"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on May 11, 2009 4:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Deadliest Warrior had so much potential….but the “battles” just always suck.
Thing A
by sam23 on May 11, 2009 9:33 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Since I’ve delurked, I might as well contribute that The Pacific is scheduled to show in 2010, probably spring.
by shanghaijim on May 11, 2009 10:48 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Another newly cancelled but excellent show is Eli Stone. Great writing, set in San Francisco, and has a mini-arc about a controversial SF slugger needing legal counsel. The first season is available on DVD and they’re running the final four or so episodes on ABC this summer a la Pushing Daisies.
"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on May 11, 2009 11:56 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
+109 for Eli. It was a fantastic show.
Jesse Foppert: I Still Believe
"I've come to the conclusion that the two most important things in life are good friends and a good bullpen." ~Bob Lemon,
by AndYourBirdCanSing on May 11, 2009 5:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The fake Chinese acupuncturist cracks me up.
"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on May 12, 2009 7:53 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
30 Rock
I guess it’s one of these shows people either love or hate/don’t get, but I really love it. They went through a hot streak this season where almost every episode for a good two months was laugh-so-hard-my-ribs-hurt funny.
I still maintain the “Senor Macho Solo” episode with Salma Hayek and Peter Dinklage might have been the funniest half-hour of network comedy in the past decade.
"Are we bad? No. But right now, we are." Boulderskull, 4.16.09
by Kitspool on May 11, 2009 12:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I didn’t really start watching 30 Rock until this year. Initially, I wasn’t too impressed with it, but it really grew on me. It has a great cast and some sharp writing. Good stuff.
Judgment Day is coming
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by Natto on May 11, 2009 12:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
really?
If it wasn’t on right after the office I wouldnt even bother. Tracy Jordan is awesome but I got so burnt out on Tina Fey when she was on TV constantly last fall. It seems like she’s a very good writer, but I could really do without her as Liz Lemon on that show
Thing A
by sam23 on May 11, 2009 4:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t really watch much TV, so I don’t suffer the same Tina Fey burnout that you do.
Judgment Day is coming
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by Natto on May 11, 2009 4:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
it was impossible to escape during the elections! not even just on tv, she is/was constantly all over the internets too.
Thing A
by sam23 on May 11, 2009 4:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Liz Lemon is the best character on the show!
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on May 11, 2009 5:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
IMO...
Fey’s character is the least appealing on the show. Liz Lemon’s role kind of reminds me of Jerry’s on “Seinfeld”: The glue of the cast, but unremarkable otherwise. The thing is, I think Fey (and her fellow writers) understand that, and are happy to let her character play that role, so it works well.
Also, despite my disdain for Alec Baldwin off the screen, the guy is f’ing HI-LAR-I-OUS!
Stupid is as Ruben Rivera does...
by bkrhater on May 12, 2009 11:18 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I disagree completely, I think Liz Lemon is a fantastic character and one of the main reasons I watch. A lot of the people I know who watch the show feel the same way. I mean, I love everyone, but Liz is great.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on May 12, 2009 11:58 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I mean come on
I WANT TO GO TO THERE.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on May 12, 2009 11:58 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well played!
Stupid is as Ruben Rivera does...
by bkrhater on May 12, 2009 12:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I watch for Katrina Bowden.
Judgment Day is coming
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by Natto on May 12, 2009 4:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I completely understand this sentiment.
GROUGTHINK ALERT
Chatterbalks dot com: Still with jokes. Now with updates.
by groug on May 12, 2009 4:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I totally agree, I just don’t like when they concentrate on her. I agree about Baldwin, I can’t stand him off the screen but he’s great on the show, Jordan is even better.
Thing A
by sam23 on May 12, 2009 2:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
ah … so Tina Fey is a main character?
(reminds self not to ever watch 30 rock)
"Those boos really motivate me to make something happen." - Bonds
by Persiflage on May 11, 2009 6:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
your opinions are bad and you should feel bad
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on May 11, 2009 6:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who doesn’t want to look at Tina Fey for 22 1/2 minutes?
The Basil Fawlty Moderating Strategy:
"We could run a nice blog here if we didn't have all these members getting in the way."
Kevin Frandsen should be with the big team.
by WalrusMan on May 13, 2009 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
/raises hand
STEVE HOLM! refuses to be the odd man out.
by UnleashTheGore on May 14, 2009 12:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I looooove 30 Rock. Maybe I identify with Liz too much.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on May 11, 2009 5:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Friday Night Lights FTW
Also:
Sons of Anarchy
Southland
And if you haven’t seen them:
The Wire
The Shield
Firefly
by AndOnTheDrums... on May 11, 2009 12:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
+1
man how did we go this long without mentioning best non-comedy show currently on TV? Friday Night Lights is awesome. And the Wire is one of those that you can’t stop watching once you start.
Thing A
by sam23 on May 11, 2009 4:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
normally I would bash a show for pretending characters are high school seniors for 3 years, but FNL is so good I just don’t care.
STEVE HOLM! refuses to be the odd man out.
by UnleashTheGore on May 11, 2009 4:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
yea I was surprised when Riggins was back in Season 2, I thought we were to assume that he was the same age as Jason Street since they grew up playing together and they were the team leaders and seemed older than Smash in season 1. When he and Layla were both back again for season 3 I was pretty upset, but thats really the only discrepancy I have with the show. And Riggins is a good enough character to justify stretching the storyline a little bit to keep him in. I’m very curious to see what they do with season 4, I’m scared that they may need a whole new batch of characters, but I’ll definitely be watching.
Thing A
by sam23 on May 11, 2009 4:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm assuming
that much of the screentime will stay with the characters we’re familiar with. I’m sure we’ll see a good amount of Riggins & Tyra, especially since they are developing her relationship with Landry. We’ll see a lot of Sareson of course, because of Julie.
Also, with Eric coaching the new school, it gives them an opportunity to introduce new characters from his team. I’m really excited about the way this show is heading.
STEVE HOLM! refuses to be the odd man out.
by UnleashTheGore on May 12, 2009 11:04 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
you think McCoy transfers over there?
Thing A
by sam23 on May 12, 2009 2:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
nah
They’ll need him at Old Dillon to drag out the inevitable rivalry/conflict between Taylor and the new coach.
STEVE HOLM! refuses to be the odd man out.
by UnleashTheGore on May 12, 2009 3:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
How in the holy mother of Moses has Arrested Development on DVD not been mentioned
If you haven’t seen it, seriously, go do it right now. Leave work, school, your mother’s basement, wherever you are…and rent all 3 seasons. You will never, ever regret it.
My current rotation (yeah, I do watch a lot of TV but in the Valley heat, there’s not much else to do, plus the whole Tivo thing):
House
24
How I Met your Mother
Chuck
Criminal Minds
Psych
Monk
Lost
Eleventh Hour
The Mentalist
Friday Night Lights
he Office
Fringe
South Park
Family Guy (almost ready to delete this from the Tivo)
I’m probably forgetting some, but anyway…
Life on Mars was really good while it was on. So, of course, ABC cancelled it.
STEVE HOLM! refuses to be the odd man out.
by UnleashTheGore on May 11, 2009 1:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I didn’t think we were going DVD. There’s a lot of shows to recommend when it comes to DVD, aren’t there? For example, I’m looking forward to seasons 2+ of Newhart to be available on DVD. I can’t imagine there are too many other people who are looking forward to that as well.
I'm thinking but nothing's happening.
by JRPhillips on May 11, 2009 3:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i just noted the bottom section of the fanpost and assumed TV shows were up for suggestion.
STEVE HOLM! refuses to be the odd man out.
by UnleashTheGore on May 11, 2009 3:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry, I didn’t mean to make you wrong or anything. I’m just saying why I didn’t list DVDs. But I’d have totally listed AD, otherwise.
I'm thinking but nothing's happening.
by JRPhillips on May 12, 2009 9:32 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fawlty Towers.
The Basil Fawlty Moderating Strategy:
"We could run a nice blog here if we didn't have all these members getting in the way."
Kevin Frandsen should be with the big team.
by WalrusMan on May 13, 2009 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I picked up Disc 1 of Season 1 (I think it’s 1-6) at Blockbuster a couple days ago. Haven’t gotten to watching it but maybe tomorrow. I’ll see how it goes for me.
The Basil Fawlty Moderating Strategy:
"We could run a nice blog here if we didn't have all these members getting in the way."
Kevin Frandsen should be with the big team.
by WalrusMan on May 13, 2009 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
keep in mind
the show really picks up around season 2. the characters are a bit more developed at that point, so if you don’t like the first 6, I implore you to just keep going.
STEVE HOLM! refuses to be the odd man out.
by UnleashTheGore on May 14, 2009 12:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And
I’ll go ahead and list the shows that everyone seems to love but I just couldn’t get into:
The Wire
30 Rock
The Sopranos
Pushing Daisies
STEVE HOLM! refuses to be the odd man out.
by UnleashTheGore on May 11, 2009 1:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Sapranos pre adriannas death=Awesome
Saprons after adriannas death=lame
Minor White > Ansel Adams
by say hey nation on May 11, 2009 1:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
did you watch at least 5 episodes of the Wire? It takes a little while to get into, but once you do it is awesome. I’m with you on 30 Rock, without Baldwin and Jordan thats one of the worst shows on TV, with them its decent, but it is, by far, the most overrated show on right now.
Thing A
by sam23 on May 11, 2009 4:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
IIRC
I think I watched the first 3 episodes or so. I figure that if a show doesn’t give me a reason to continue watching after 3 episodes, that’s about it for me most of the time.
STEVE HOLM! refuses to be the odd man out.
by UnleashTheGore on May 12, 2009 11:06 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Has anyone been watching Eastbound and Down? I haven’t but I’ve heard great things.
Thing A
by sam23 on May 11, 2009 4:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I’ve only seen the first episode, but it’s hilarious.
Judgment Day is coming
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by Natto on May 11, 2009 4:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m dying to give it a try – I will ASAP
"Those boos really motivate me to make something happen." - Bonds
by Persiflage on May 11, 2009 6:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It’s great. I was sold on the show after the scene where Powers was doing coke in the cafeteria during lunch.
"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on May 12, 2009 7:54 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've only seen a couple episodes
(since I don’t have HBO at home). I thought it was a really funny show, though.
STEVE HOLM! refuses to be the odd man out.
by UnleashTheGore on May 12, 2009 11:11 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not really a recommendation but I’m sad that Scrubs is off the air. It wasn’t always great but the show was quite good for a long time. The finale was exceptional.
Jesse Foppert: I Still Believe
"I've come to the conclusion that the two most important things in life are good friends and a good bullpen." ~Bob Lemon,
by AndYourBirdCanSing on May 11, 2009 5:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Scrubs was one of my favorite shows. I saw parts of this last season and I missed the finale. :( I hope it’s On Demand.
"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on May 12, 2009 7:55 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Holy cows...
I didn’t even think about it, but I really liked that finale too. It didn’t feel overly like a series finale episode, more like a season finale kind of thing. Wow, kudos to Scrubs for that!
I'm thinking but nothing's happening.
by JRPhillips on May 12, 2009 9:39 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
the finale
was possibly the greatest series finale I have ever seen. It wrapped things up so well and left me with no thoughts of, “I wish they had done this”.
STEVE HOLM! refuses to be the odd man out.
by UnleashTheGore on May 12, 2009 11:07 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Scrubs always made me laugh
But it’s funny, I don’t think I ever watched one episode as it aired. For me Scrubs has always been a re-run, even when they’re new (I watched parts of the finale while fantasy baseballing it and didn’t even realize what I was watching til the end)
by Mrbasepaul on May 13, 2009 4:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Looking forward to Mad Men
Friday Night Lights – great season 3, what a nice bounceback from the disappointing second season.
Eli Stone – another good show bites the dust.
Deadliest Catch – I don’t know why I still love this show, it’s mostly the same thingevery week.
Out of the Wild – another Discovery channel show that’s pretty interesting.
Chuck – pure fluff, but fun to watch with extremely likable characters.
Life – pretty uneven writing from week to week, but another show with likable characters.
Lost – although I have no clue wtf is going on right now.
The Office
Question: What kind of bear is best?
by otis29 on May 11, 2009 5:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm shocked
that anyone can enjoy Lost right now having just jumped into it (assuming that’s your case)
STEVE HOLM! refuses to be the odd man out.
by UnleashTheGore on May 12, 2009 11:08 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah...
It’s the kind of show where you need to watch from the very beginning.
Judgment Day is coming
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by Natto on May 12, 2009 4:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can’t wait for A Game of Thrones, the books are incredible.
by Nibbler on May 12, 2009 12:51 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Also this winter I really got into RuPaul’s Drag Race. It was the first reality show I’ve ever watched and I loved it. I’m facebook friends with two of the queens on the show (!)
"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on May 13, 2009 9:40 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I saw maybe two episodes, and it was pretty entertaining. I mean, how could overly competitive queens not be entertaining?
by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on May 13, 2009 6:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
They’re doing another series and I was :D :D :D when I found out. The episode where they did drag on a dollar was awesome. They had to put together runway outfits with junk from the dollar store. Some of the outfits were really inspired.
"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on May 14, 2009 9:36 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Shows that I am watching
1. Chuck – somebody already explained why this show is good (#3!!!!)…
2. House – It’s not as good as it once was (see mid-Season 2), but I still love it.
3. Burn Notice – If McGyver, Miami Vice, and the Bourne novels had a bastard child this would be it.
4. Entourage – Like House, it reached its peak in Season 2 (minus the Mandy Moore crap)…
5. Scrubs – Did they officially cancel it yet?
During my down time I am watching or have watched:
All of The Wire through S05 E08.
Arrested Development
Firefly
The Office
Best of Senator Clay Davis: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TI4-QyAzY64&feature=related
by cloudydays on May 13, 2009 11:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't know which season it was...
but one of House’s seasons really focused on his atheism, and it seemed like he was bitching every single episode about how someone could have faith. That got really old, not just because I am a man of faith, but because you get to the point where you start yelling at the TV, “OK WE GET IT YOU DON’T LIKE GOD NOW JUST BE A DOCTOR”. Thankfully, they put that on the backburner recently and the show has picked up some steam. I really like the whole Kutner & Amanda incidents screwing with House’s head.
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by UnleashTheGore on May 14, 2009 12:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow
No wonder Heroes was on the bubble
I’m the only one that watches it
Here’s my list
Heroes: Did it JTS or retcon? I say a hell of a lot of retconning, cuz hell, Kring had to make up for the crap he threw us in S2.
Chuck: Keeps me entertained. And yes #3 is definitely a good reason to watch. Really hope it gets picked up for next season.
Burn Notice: Hooked after the pilot, definitely did not suffer the sophomore slump.
NCIS: Got hooked from reruns on USA. And Cote de Pablo didn’t help matters.
CSI:: I like that Hodges is getting a lot more screen time.
CSI:NY: Yes, another procedural. But, isn’t that mostly what’s on nowadays?
The Office: Kinda slumped this season, disappointingly, but the last few episodes have brought back some of the cringe-worthy awkwardness.
Family Guy: ’Nuff said.
Robot Chicken: ADD heaven.
The Simpsons, L&O: SVU/CI, and Without a Trace are all shows that I catch up on when I can.
I just realized I watch a lot of TV…
by dorkiedrummer on May 14, 2009 12:07 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Robot Chicken is great. I also watch The Boondocks, which I forgot to list.
"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on May 14, 2009 9:37 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Boondocks is a good one, tho I never seem to remember when it’s on so I always miss it, and when I do catch it they’re airing the episode where they go see Soul Plane and sneak all that food into the theater. Gin Rummy (Sam Jackson) and Ed Wuncler III (Charlie Murphy) are the funniest characters on that show.
by dorkiedrummer on May 14, 2009 10:49 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It took me about six viewings to get the allegory for the Iraq war in the episode with the X-Box killer. The joke about the Korean shop “north of here” still cracks me up endlessly.
The best ep of the series though is the one where Riley tags all the houses.
"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on May 14, 2009 1:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Here's why I no longer watch Heroes:
1) The characters switch sides too much. Between 3 seasons it felt like Syler was good or bad 20 different times.
2) They introduced too many characters, and stretched the storylines of the characters we liked way too thin. You get a whole 5 minutes of air time for important characters like Peter and Claire.
3) They made everything way too complex, and didn’t develop interesting storylines like the Syler/Peter dynamic, where they are basically the same forces but one’s evil and one’s good.
4) Once they went with the time-travel and were able to change events in the past in order to change the future, it gets silly at that point. If anything bad happens, well let’s just send Hiro back in time and he’ll change it.
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by UnleashTheGore on May 14, 2009 1:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
More to the point, it’s fucking awful now.
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by groug on May 14, 2009 1:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This
Everyone is a moron.
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by Natto on May 14, 2009 1:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Valid points
I’ve gotten into a lot of discussions about this show this season and can see your points and why you and others have given up on the show.
1) The only ones that have done that and that are still alive are Sylar and Suresh. Sylar’s just power hungry and his quest for power is just leading him in the direction that seems to be the most beneficial for him at that point in time. Case in point, joining up with Danko with the ulterior motive of gaining more abilities from the folks they capture.
2) Thankfully they killed off Kensei early this season and unfortunately they got rid of Maya after Suresh went all “trap you in a cocoon” crazy. Claire’s birth mother and all the other goons that had escaped from Primatech are all gone, which cleared up some more room for the other folks. With a cast as big as they have, tho, it’s going to give some characters less screen time as others, but will make up for it by focusing more on them the next week. It’s the problem that Boomtown (a great show that should have lasted longer) had, and the reason that they cut the cast down the second (and sadly the last) season.
3) I didn’t like the fact that Peter lost his ability early this season and now only has an abbreviated version of it after injecting himself to regain it. They kind of touched on the Sylar/Peter dynamic, with Sylar straight up telling Peter that he also has “The Hunger,” but there was definitely more they could have done with it, but Sylar went off to find his father, so it didn’t leave any room for that. And there were definitely a lot of complexities that left me scratching my head even tho I watched it every week. Specifically when Linderman was back through Maury Parkman’s mind control. I could have done without Matt’s dad again.
4) I’m a Star Trek fan, time-travel as a means to an end doesn’t phase me anymore as much as it should. This season is one big retcon, which for some folks = JTS.
Plot points that do/did bug me, tho: Isaac Mendes is dead, yet it’s S3 and we’re still getting new issues of 9th Wonders? And if Mendes’ prophetic paintings were so important, why kill him off and intro yet another character that has the same ability?
But really, to each his own. Growing up with sci-fi and comic books this show still grabs me, and this is coming from someone who didn’t watch the show from the beginning, I saw one episode from S1 and was hooked. I caught up on it through the DVDs. Plus, I saw it for the first time in HD this season (recently got a plasma) and o my golly what I had been missing. It’s nowhere near as amazing as it was S1, for sure, but S3 is definitely better than S2. And after Bryan Fuller came back to the writing staff, the show got even better, too late for some folks for sure tho. I never watched Pushing Daisies, but with his skill I can see why it had solid fanbase.
I’m not trying to convince you or others to give it another chance, just respectfully offering my responses to your points.
by dorkiedrummer on May 14, 2009 3:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol - why I no longer watch heroes
1 – Peter is a whiny bitch
2 – HRG is a condescending, I-ALWAYS-know-better-than-you, prick, who, in spite of the fact that he SUCKS in every single fight, manages to rely on luck (that defies the laws of probability) to survive through each season
3 – the all-time dumbest character on the show, Suresh, is not only supposed to be the smartest character on the show, he’s the goddamn fucking show’s narrator
4 – honestly, is there really a single, consistent, likeable, bad-ass character on the show with a sense of humor you can root for? a Samuel L. Jackson or a Bruce Campbell character perhaps? no, they all suck with their emotional problems – every single one of them – don’t pretend your show is badass when every single male on the show is a pansy
man, Heroes pisses me off, so much potential, all to go to shit
(end of rant)
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by Persiflage on May 14, 2009 11:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
honestly, is there really a single, consistent, likeable, bad-ass character on the show with a sense of humor you can root for?
The Haitian!
That’s it.
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by groug on May 14, 2009 11:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just have to say
Lost’s season finale was epic.
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by UnleashTheGore on May 14, 2009 1:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh, absolutely
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by groug on May 14, 2009 1:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It was totally WTF in a very good way.
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