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.
Spoiler!
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
Spoiler!
Great
Good
Boardwalk Empire
Westworld
Mediocre
Crap
Here is a listing of shows on my list to watch (mostly due to this thread)
Spoiler!
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?
Unfun fact: Mr Beef co-founder, Joseph Zucchero, died earlier this month.
The chef character in The Bear took direct inspiration from Mr Beef and the show modeled their set after, and sometimes filmed at the actual Mr Beef on Orleans
Originally Posted by BigRichard:
Got another one we have been watching... "YOU" on Netflix. First season was pretty good and the ending has us definitely going to watch season 2.
I have watched a few episodes of You and will get back to it after taking a break for a Succession refresher. :-) [Reply]
Originally Posted by BigRichard:
Anyone watch the first season of The Bear on Hulu? Really really enjoyed it and the second season is supposed to be out in June or July. This video is a bit more than a trailer for the show. Might have a few spoilers in it. I didn't think the trailer video did it justice. Watch to about 1:40 gives you a good idea of the show... or longer if you want to know more.
Originally Posted by BigRichard:
Got another one we have been watching... "YOU" on Netflix. First season was pretty good and the ending has us definitely going to watch season 2.
Love this show too.
We burned through it pretty fast when it came out and then waited forever for the latest season. And of course, we haven't watched it yet even though it's finally out. :-) [Reply]
Ted Lasso is back on; my wife is into it, but I'm barely paying attention to it anymore. 1st season was pure magic, these last 2 seasons are something else. [Reply]
Originally Posted by BigBeauford:
Ted Lasso is back on; my wife is into it, but I'm barely paying attention to it anymore. 1st season was pure magic, these last 2 seasons are something else.
Yet another show that we waited forever for the new season and since it's been out, we haven't touched it. [Reply]
Originally Posted by htismaqe:
Yet another show that we waited forever for the new season and since it's been out, we haven't touched it.
I found the first episode cringey. It felt like some of the dialogue had truly jumped the shark and I was genuinely reluctant to move forward (though my wife hasn't given me much of a choice).
But the second episode was stronger and back on track. [Reply]
Originally Posted by BigBeauford:
Ted Lasso is back on; my wife is into it, but I'm barely paying attention to it anymore. 1st season was pure magic, these last 2 seasons are something else.
Is it all out? This time of year, if I start it, I may not have time to finish, but if the whole season is there, I can throw it on while I'm in the office. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Buehler445:
Is it all out? This time of year, if I start it, I may not have time to finish, but if the whole season is there, I can throw it on while I'm in the office.
Originally Posted by BigRichard:
Got another one we have been watching... "YOU" on Netflix. First season was pretty good and the ending has us definitely going to watch season 2.
:-) as it turns out when I checked today I was on seasonn 2 episode 3 :-) [Reply]
Originally Posted by Buehler445:
I posted about Perry Mason when Season 1 went on.
I enjoyed it a LOT. I really did. It took some heat (maybe rightfully so, IDK) that it wasn't very true to the original story. I'm not much of a Mason fan otherwise, so it didn't really bother me, but I was really into the story.
Season 2 is running right now and I'm all about it.
Watched season 2 episode 4 this morning. Like a lot of shows lately, history is being rewritten.
Paul Drake, Perry Mason's right hand man back in the day is now black, and does a tremendous job on the part IMO. Also, there is now lesbian/gay action to fit the diversity requirements.
Originally Posted by HemiEd:
Watched season 2 episode 4 this morning. Like a lot of shows lately, history is being rewritten.
Paul Drake, Perry Mason's right hand man back in the day is now black, and does a tremendous job on the part IMO. Also, there is now lesbian/gay action to fit the diversity requirements.
This is the original Paul Drake
I have nothing to base it on but in my mind this is a nod towards Raymond Burr [Reply]
Originally Posted by HemiEd:
Watched season 2 episode 4 this morning. Like a lot of shows lately, history is being rewritten.
Paul Drake, Perry Mason's right hand man back in the day is now black, and does a tremendous job on the part IMO. Also, there is now lesbian/gay action to fit the diversity requirements.
This is the original Paul Drake
Which is beyond the suspension of belief back in the depression era for that relationship to occur because they would've been killed. [Reply]
