Good TV Shows? - Page 7

gourmetanthropophagy · 07-06-2010, 07:38 PM

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still have to watch Spartacus Blood and Sand.

Watched the first episode today and it's pretty shit.

Naitz · 07-06-2010, 09:40 PM

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Generation Kill

Watching this right now, episode 5 to come. Holy shit this is fucking great.
Iceman ftw
thx for mentioning this.
Scenic dramaturgy is up to par with The Wire for sure. Love the subtle humor, that evolves from absurd situations, yet still doesn't interfere with the overall serious scenario. Also, the details! This Simon guy must have quite some concept going on.

Eternal Recurrence · 08-08-2010, 10:01 AM

I've just seen the first two episodes now, but I'm already hooked.
Think of a British version of Superbad - only as a tv show obviously.
I STRONGLY recommend the show to anyone. It's absolutely hilarious.

Cloaca · 08-08-2010, 10:15 AM

http://www.hbo.com/boardwalk-empire/...&cmpid=ABC151+

Done by Scorsese and some of the writers from the Sopranos. And Omar's in it! Could be good....

discombobulation · 08-08-2010, 10:43 AM

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http://www.hbo.com/boardwalk-empire/...&cmpid=ABC151+

Done by Scorsese and some of the writers from the Sopranos. And Omar's in it! Could be good....

Buscemi + Omar + that guy from Funny Games = Potential.

HBO generally produces good shit, with a few exceptions.

modern death · 11-04-2010, 09:42 PM

I like Terriers a lot.

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The Inbetweeners

Checking this out too!

captaincleanoff · 11-04-2010, 09:50 PM

Sons of Anarchy

Cloaca · 11-04-2010, 10:10 PM

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http://www.hbo.com/boardwalk-empire/...&cmpid=ABC151+

Done by Scorsese and some of the writers from the Sopranos. And Omar's in it! Could be good....

Been watching this, and I'm loving it. Gets better every episode

Naitz · 11-04-2010, 10:57 PM

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I've just seen the first two episodes now, but I'm already hooked.
Think of a British version of Superbad - only as a tv show obviously.
I STRONGLY recommend the show to anyone. It's absolutely hilarious.

I recently watched all the episodes to date, I had already forgotten you mentioned it here, but came across it by chance :(
Show is superb! Everyone should watch this.

(Btw. Season 2 episode one, the scene with the fish!!! It's just too good, I was in tears, one of the best comedic scenes ever)

Eternal Recurrence · 11-05-2010, 10:36 AM

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Checking this out too!

Let us know what you think. Also, since you apparently have a thing for British comedies. Is there anything you can recommend?

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I recently watched all the episodes to date, I had already forgotten you mentioned it here, but came across it by chance :(
Show is superb! Everyone should watch this.

(Btw. Season 2 episode one, the scene with the fish!!! It's just too good, I was in tears, one of the best comedic scenes ever)

Haha, I think no other show had me more in tears than this one.
So many classic moments.
Too bad there are always only 6 episodes per season.
What did you think of the ending? Seemed to me like a regular episode with no closure whatsoever...
Loved the third season, though. The testicle incident was hilarious.
Looking forward to the movie as well.

Guiller · 11-05-2010, 11:27 AM

Yeah fucking hilarious show, so good. All are funny as hell, especially Simon and Jay, Will sometimes too but i developed a small amount of hate towards the character, especially in some scenes. The third season was a bit dissapointing, but still a really great show. Its a shame that some really awful shows go on for years and ones like this have a short life.

Naitz · 11-05-2010, 04:11 PM

The ending wasn't really anything special, I didn't even realise that it was basically over. But the general storyline isn't that important so I don't mind.

J72826 · 11-05-2010, 05:03 PM

Nearing the end of Arrested Development. But constantly delaying it cause I just don't want it to be over goddamn I'm a pussy.

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Let us know what you think. Also, since you apparently have a thing for British comedies. Is there anything you can recommend?

You weren't asking me, but: Black Books. Seems pretty "duh" but apparently it's not at all that well-spread. So jus sayin'.

ShadowHunter · 11-05-2010, 05:36 PM

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Black Books. Seems pretty "duh" but apparently it's not at all that well-spread. So jus sayin'.

i endorse this statement. awesome show. i'd also like to add Spaced, How Not to Live Your Life and Plus One. nothing amazing but all pretty solid

Monsieur Lebeauxxx · 11-05-2010, 06:05 PM

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i endorse this statement. awesome show. i'd also like to add Spaced, How Not to Live Your Life and Plus One. nothing amazing but all pretty solid

on the contrary, i've heard that spaced is nothing short of amazing. haven't seen it though so obviously i can't judge; i should rectify that soon

also, seconded on terriers. donal logue ftw

The Midnight Rider · 11-05-2010, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by NaitsabesWinklersson

Watching this right now, episode 5 to come. Holy shit this is fucking great.
Iceman ftw
thx for mentioning this.
Scenic dramaturgy is up to par with The Wire for sure. Love the subtle humor, that evolves from absurd situations, yet still doesn't interfere with the overall serious scenario. Also, the details! This Simon guy must have quite some concept going on.

if you like the series, read the book/check out the Rolling Stone articles.

modern death · 11-05-2010, 06:20 PM

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i've heard that spaced is nothing short of amazing.

fucking loved it. as well as black books!

Cloaca · 11-05-2010, 10:33 PM

The Inbetweeners is amusing, but I didn't think it was anything special. It was a bit too "Superbad" for my tastes

Monsieur Lebeauxxx · 11-06-2010, 02:55 PM

The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret

Just finished its first season of 6 episodes, and got picked up for a second of 8. While not anything truly amazing, I feel it got better with every episode. See: "President of Drinks." Also, Will Arnett is pretty great. Plus it has more twists than LOST...

slotheist · 11-06-2010, 03:10 PM

Szadou · 11-06-2010, 03:12 PM

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fucking loved it. as well as black books!

shakes · 11-06-2010, 04:26 PM

Black Books is amazing in the top 5 shows for me without a doubt,Spaced would also be up their fantastic show.

The final episode of Inbetweeners was a massive let down for me,but they are meant to be making a movie so that might make up for it.

RottingBeercan · 11-07-2010, 01:06 AM

scrubs

Beacons · 11-07-2010, 01:59 AM

Most recently i've been keeping up with Boardwalk Empire and The Walking Dead (even though there is only one episode so far), but on my down time i've been going through all of South Park. I've missed so many season since for awhile i only caught it when it was on tv, but no longer will that be the case.

emperadorXXIV · 11-08-2010, 03:03 AM

I'm watching series one of Rome, the HBO drama series. Really good, lots of familiar and great actors! Lots of sex scenes too.

I must be the only guy in the UK not to have checked out The Inbetweeners. I will be watching some stuff soon though.

I think Red Dwarf and Bottom, for anyone who isn't familiar, are well worth checking out. Red Dwarf is very witty sci-fi comedy and Bottom is sort of silly slapstick comedy.

moose · 11-08-2010, 11:33 AM

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scrubs

go kill yourself

Monsieur Lebeauxxx · 11-08-2010, 12:10 PM

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go kill yourself

fuck off. early scrubs dominates

Naitz · 11-08-2010, 12:25 PM

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go kill yourself

Dito. Scrubs is so overrated.

So I've watched the first and second season of Black Books. There are some godlike gags in it, as well as really childishly stupid and obvious ones. Then there is plenty of just absurd nonsense, it even reminded me of "Little Britain" in parts.
The episode with the expensive wines was great, as well as the 88 Degree one.
I'm not sure about the acting, it looks really amateurish, but that's probably a kind of style they wanted. I believe that Bernard Black aka. Dylan Morran does by far the best performance though, and it's also the only character that I can sympathize with. All in all I give it 7/10, with a theoretical potential of 8.5/10, but practically there is too much trash in it that kind of ruins the good moments.

disGUSt(tx) · 11-08-2010, 12:27 PM

I've seen every episode of Scrubs. Its okay. Dependable lulz when stoned, but its no Seinfeld.

moose · 11-08-2010, 12:51 PM

so many funnier/better shows than scrubs...

shame on y'all

11-05-2010, 11:27 AM	#191
Guiller Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: City 17 Posts: 398 Rep Power: 6	Yeah fucking hilarious show, so good. All are funny as hell, especially Simon and Jay, Will sometimes too but i developed a small amount of hate towards the character, especially in some scenes. The third season was a bit dissapointing, but still a really great show. Its a shame that some really awful shows go on for years and ones like this have a short life. Last edited by Guiller; 11-05-2010 at 11:30 AM..

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08-08-2010, 10:01 AM	#183
Eternal Recurrence Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Germany, Frankfurt am Main Posts: 2,437 Rep Power: 8	I've just seen the first two episodes now, but I'm already hooked. Think of a British version of Superbad - only as a tv show obviously. I STRONGLY recommend the show to anyone. It's absolutely hilarious.

08-08-2010, 10:15 AM	#184
Cloaca IS HE GONE YET Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Melbourne, Orshtraya Posts: 8,593 Rep Power: 18	http://www.hbo.com/boardwalk-empire/...&cmpid=ABC151+ Done by Scorsese and some of the writers from the Sopranos. And Omar's in it! Could be good....

11-04-2010, 09:50 PM	#187
captaincleanoff metal connoisseur Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Manly, Sydney Posts: 1,303 Rep Power: 9	Sons of Anarchy

11-05-2010, 04:11 PM	#192
Naitz Grim Fandango Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Holy Roman Empire Posts: 4,819 Rep Power: 12	The ending wasn't really anything special, I didn't even realise that it was basically over. But the general storyline isn't that important so I don't mind.

11-05-2010, 10:33 PM	#198
Cloaca IS HE GONE YET Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Melbourne, Orshtraya Posts: 8,593 Rep Power: 18	The Inbetweeners is amusing, but I didn't think it was anything special. It was a bit too "Superbad" for my tastes

11-06-2010, 02:55 PM	#199
Monsieur Lebeauxxx THRILLHO Join Date: May 2008 Location: Dungaree High Posts: 5,036 Rep Power: 10	The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret Just finished its first season of 6 episodes, and got picked up for a second of 8. While not anything truly amazing, I feel it got better with every episode. See: "President of Drinks." Also, Will Arnett is pretty great. Plus it has more twists than LOST...

11-06-2010, 03:10 PM	#200
slotheist 4d3d3d3 engaged Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 2,100 Rep Power: 7

11-06-2010, 04:26 PM	#202
shakes Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Ireland Posts: 207 Rep Power: 4	Black Books is amazing in the top 5 shows for me without a doubt,Spaced would also be up their fantastic show. The final episode of Inbetweeners was a massive let down for me,but they are meant to be making a movie so that might make up for it.

11-07-2010, 01:06 AM	#203
RottingBeercan littered Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tulsa, OK, USA Posts: 1,381 Rep Power: 5	scrubs

11-07-2010, 01:59 AM	#204
Beacons Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 2,125 Rep Power: 7	Most recently i've been keeping up with Boardwalk Empire and The Walking Dead (even though there is only one episode so far), but on my down time i've been going through all of South Park. I've missed so many season since for awhile i only caught it when it was on tv, but no longer will that be the case.

11-08-2010, 03:03 AM	#205
emperadorXXIV English Gentleman Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Oxford, England Posts: 4,530 Rep Power: 14	I'm watching series one of Rome, the HBO drama series. Really good, lots of familiar and great actors! Lots of sex scenes too. I must be the only guy in the UK not to have checked out The Inbetweeners. I will be watching some stuff soon though. I think Red Dwarf and Bottom, for anyone who isn't familiar, are well worth checking out. Red Dwarf is very witty sci-fi comedy and Bottom is sort of silly slapstick comedy.

11-08-2010, 12:27 PM	#209
disGUSt(tx) Satanic WarTroll Join Date: May 2009 Location: Then: Houston, TX Now: Palm Springs, CA Posts: 6,189 Rep Power: 10	I've seen every episode of Scrubs. Its okay. Dependable lulz when stoned, but its no Seinfeld.

11-08-2010, 12:51 PM	#210
moose Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: mountains of death,switzerland Posts: 1,963 Rep Power: 9	so many funnier/better shows than scrubs... shame on y'all