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« on: February 26, 2014, 12:23:33 am »


It's been 7 months (to the day) since the last one of these threads, so I figured it would be a good time to catch up on what shows have you glued to your TV lately. These are the shows on my weekly watch list. Thank God that I don't have to watch any of the commercials, or I'd have to cut at least one or two shows just for time considerations. Warning...if you aren't caught up on the individual shows listed below, they could contain spoilers.

Supernatural - Angels on Earth, Crowley on the campaign trail and demons and monsters abound. This is season 9 with the Winchester brothers, and it's been 9 seasons of awesomeness.

The Walking Dead - Glad the group finally left the prison, glad to see that Little Asskicker is still alive, glad to see Carol back again, and really enjoying the "deeper look into Michonne's past. I want to believe that the new burly soldier that is with Glenn and Tara is a good guy, but will reserve judgement for now.

Arrow - Of all the shows on my list, this would be the one that I would drop, should I feel that I need to drop one. I'm half on/half off on whether the plot line is worth following, and if it wasn't for the geeky yumminess of Felicity Smoak, I might have already kicked this show to the curb.

The Tomorrow People - Enjoying this show, and think that the Mom "coming out" makes for a nice twist. Still, if it weren't for Arrow, this would be at the bottom of my list.

Almost Human - Really dig this show, both for the future tech effects as well as the chemistry between Detective Kennex (Karl Urban) and Dorian, his cybernetic sidekick. Not much of an overarching plot line, but the individual episodes tend to be very engaging.

Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. - As noted about 5 episodes in, this show keeps getting better the longer it keeps rolling. Appreciate the fact that J. August Richards (Mike Peterson) has a continuing role, and am really digging Agent May (yum) and Skye (again, yum).

Grimm - Excellent long-term plot that has the scenery bouncing back and forth from Portland to Austria, plus very entertaining individual episodes. Rosalie has a serious girl-next-door foxiness, especially when she actually woges into a fox.

Person of Interest - Intensity, they name is Person of Interest. I am still in mourning over Detective Carter getting killed last season, but the show keeps churning out strong episode after strong episode. Way down the list of reasons to like the show, but worth mentioning...the Belgian Shepherd that Finch adopted might be the most beautiful dog in the world.

Castle - I sometimes get behind a few episodes...it isn't a high-priority follow, but I always keep catching up. Good boob tube fodder for when there is nothing else on that's worth watching.

Sleepy Hollow - Things have been ramping up lately with the Horsemen and the Apocalypse coming, but sometimes the acting in this one makes me want to drop it from my watch list.

Sons of Anarchy - Season 6 ended so strong, and there is such a long wait until season 7 starts this Fall.

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine - I am caught up to the beginning of the final season (7), and everything that Spidey said about this show has turned out to be 100% accurate. It has already replaced TNG as my favorite TV entry in this classic franchise. Seasons 5-6 were incredible, and season 7 is shaping up to be insane.



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« Reply #1 on: February 26, 2014, 06:31:30 am »

The Walking Dead and Sons are on my list as well. Also watching,

Doctor Who (just started season 6...no spoilers!)
Orange is the new black
House of lies
Shameless
The Following (saw the 1st episode and liked it)
How I met your mother
Big Bang theory
Face off
Ink master
The ultimate fighter-canada vs Australia
Men at work
Black Sails (highly recommend. Starz show about pirates).
Vikings

Since I've been watching Doctor Who, I've seen Simon Pegg, the red head English lady from the office, the Govenor from Walking Dead, and the main character from Black Sails. Those Brits get around!
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« Reply #2 on: February 26, 2014, 09:32:05 am »

Currently:
The Following
True Detective (New HBO series with Matthew McConaughey & Woody Harrelson)
House of Lies
Shameless
Black Sails
Agents of Shield
How I Met Your Mother
Big Bang Theory

Waiting for new seasons:
Vikings
Game of Thrones
The Americans
Sons of Anarchy
Hell on Wheels
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« Reply #3 on: February 26, 2014, 10:07:01 am »


Can't believe I forget to put "waiting on" Game of Thrones on my list...

You both have two shows near the top of my "I wonder if they are worth watching" list, The Following and Black Sails. I'll have to give them a wee nudge up in priority.

 
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« Reply #4 on: February 26, 2014, 10:08:33 am »

Walking Dead: It has been great.  I love how every episode is a little mystery and they leave things in the background for discussion and to figure out.

SHIELD: It's getting better, but they need to start doing some bigger tie-ins.  I'm afraid this show isn't going to last.  Everything I read says that it's not pulling in enough viewers, considering how much it costs to create the episodes.

Downton Abbey: I don't know that this message board is the place where I'm going to find a lot of interest in this show, but it's a good one.  I recommend.  If anyone wants to know more about it, I'll explain.  It's definitely good TV and the seasons are short and all the episodes aren't the same length.  It's on BBC or PBS.

House of Cards: Good first season, gotta watch the 2nd.

Deep Space Nine: I've slowed on my watching, but will definitely continue.  Family stuff has been nuts and it's hard to get the episodes in last at night.

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« Reply #5 on: February 26, 2014, 11:12:49 am »

You both have two shows near the top of my "I wonder if they are worth watching" list, The Following and Black Sails. I'll have to give them a wee nudge up in priority.

I liked season 1 of The Following more than I have season 2. Like most TV shows setting aside reality and just watching is key. As for Black Sails, pirates are a new concept for the focus of a tv program so I am intrigued. I am 4-5 episodes in and enjoy it but wish it would pick up some of the action.

Of the new shows on my list, True Detective has by far been my favorite. Some people can be put off by one season taking up an entire story line, but I really like the dialogue and the way this one is playing out so far.
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« Reply #6 on: February 26, 2014, 11:26:26 am »

I liked season 1 of The Following more than I have season 2. Like most TV shows setting aside reality and just watching is key. As for Black Sails, pirates are a new concept for the focus of a tv program so I am intrigued. I am 4-5 episodes in and enjoy it but wish it would pick up some of the action.

Of the new shows on my list, True Detective has by far been my favorite. Some people can be put off by one season taking up an entire story line, but I really like the dialogue and the way this one is playing out so far.

I agree with what you said on Black Sails.  First episode was awesome because of the action, then there was a lull in action the past few episodes.  The last episode that aired had some good action in it though.  I think it will pick up from here.
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« Reply #7 on: February 26, 2014, 12:07:37 pm »

I would like to see TV make a switch to shorter seasons.

After seeing how the Brits do some of their stuff, it's so much better and easier to watch and follow.

Downton Abbey has like 9 episodes a season.  The first is an hour and a half, then the next 7 are an hour.  Then the last is an hour and a half again.  Then it ends on a 2 hour special.   It's not this long, dragged out thing that you forget and miss episodes and has a bunch of filler.  Sherlock does things similarly.

I think Netflix is changing this stuff, too.

Life is too complicated to following a live show for years on end.  Get in, get out.
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« Reply #8 on: February 26, 2014, 12:28:05 pm »

^^^ I have to disagree completely for shows that I really enjoy. GoT has me hooked and I want more episodes than they deliver. The season goes by too quickly for me.
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« Reply #9 on: February 27, 2014, 01:05:32 pm »

House of Cards...oh my holy shit is Francis Underwood scary. And super sexy. I don't even know what that says about me.

Also watching SHIELD, Walking Dead, True Detective is on my list. Gotta see if it's on HBOGo.
I'm also working my way through Murder, She Wrote because I have no shame.
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« Reply #10 on: February 28, 2014, 03:52:24 am »

I would like to see TV make a switch to shorter seasons.

After seeing how the Brits do some of their stuff, it's so much better and easier to watch and follow.

We find it really frustrating trying to watch a season of a US show...for a start we get it delayed by a few weeks but worse we're then held to your crazy mid season and random breaks so I'm happilly watching a show and then get told that there's abreak in the schedule for no apparent reason and have to wait ages for the second half of the season to come back on.

Big Bang Theory - Season started and then stopped, started again and then stopped again, no idea when it will start.

Agents of SHIELD - We got to the half way point but no sight or sound of when we'll get the second half, I'm not even sure I can remember what is happening!

There are probably more examples!
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« Reply #11 on: February 28, 2014, 09:17:12 am »

It doesn't bother me that much. The schedule is the same every year. Show, holiday break, show, hiatus, then final season episodes. It's like when i was in school.

There are delays for the usual depending on network: playoffs, superbowl, award season, etc..

And since they are always around the same time every year, the shows all run the same every year. Growing up with that schedule probably makes it easier, but since my childhood had the same start, stop, start, stop, start, finish.. i'm good with it.

Plus, there are shows that I watch live and shows that I record for like 8 weeks before watching. I just watch those while the others are on vacation.
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« Reply #12 on: February 28, 2014, 09:27:13 am »

Exactly. The breaks all tie in to major events here in the U.S. Maybe they appear random in the UK since they are delayed from the start.
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« Reply #13 on: March 06, 2014, 03:16:13 pm »

Going to add another show to my watch list, as I'm almost caught up with the first season... The Blacklist.  My roommate watches this show, and I caught one episode a few weeks back and thought it looked pretty decent. So, I went back and watched it from the beginning, and it is pretty darned good. James Spader plays a role completely unlike anything I've ever seen him in before, and he does it extremely well.

Added to my "recommend" list for anyone who likes crime, government, conspiracy or other cloak & dagger type shows.

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« Reply #14 on: March 06, 2014, 04:30:50 pm »

I need to start watching True Detective.  It sounds great.
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