General TV show discussion

[shoreman]

I've not finished the second season of the Leftovers yet but, I'm surprised so many people find it THAT much better than the first. 

I thoroughly enjoyed the first season. 

[shoreman]

Ok, the final episode of season two is kinda wild.

[imnot]

I've watched leftovers in span of 4 days, though I didn't find it that great (7-8/10). Its basically a Lost wannabe. Both seasons are good imo

[jayrock]

holy shiiiiiiiittttttttt this knick finale. wow

[Magsåvningsreserven]

i have a bunch of shows to dig into leading up to the new season (americans fuck yee)

 

but in the mean time, anyone watch the luther 2-parter? i liked it, it was typical luther-ness but the ending was so lame. is that woman going to be the villain in the film? 

 

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also, there's a drama based on agatha christie's 'and then there were none' on currently in the uk for xmas tv, it's really good so far. been craving a good whodunnit. good cast.

 

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xmas special of the detectorists was really good, saved the black mirror one from last year w/ jon hamm, gonna watch that later on.

Edited December 28, 2015 by Magsåvningsreserven

[stayhandsome]

If you try to describe something and the only thing that comes to mind is a TV show reference, then your mind is void of truths. Sumerian culture left records of celestial occurrence our minds were only able to fathom in the past 200 years. They knew something that was real. Our history has been stolen from us and replaced with people acting like people who aren't even special enough to be themselves, enriching your mortal experience with nothing but a crack hit to your senses. I'm surrounded by uninteresting media babies. My friends Dad directed a major TV show with over 300 episodes, his Dad didn't let him watch TV. 

 

The faux reality created by media overlords occupies your mind state and maintains a status quo that keeps them up there and you working hard to buy what they are selling you. Turn off the screen, talk to your neighbor. Create real moments. 

[kindofyoung]

^lol

 

 

also, there's a drama based on agatha christie's 'and then there were none' on currently in the uk for xmas tv, it's really good so far. been craving a good whodunnit. good cast.

 

 

Wholeheartedly agree with this, first episode was pretty great and as you said a good cast

 

Also finally watched Over the Garden Wall and it was absolutely fantastic

 

Only 10 episodes at 11-12 minutes each, if you have 2 hours free some day I seriously doubt there are many better things you can do than watch it through (animation, voice-acting, soundtrack, characters and ofcourse the story, it's all excellent)

[jayrock]

Man there ain't shit on TV right now... Thankfully Brooklyn Nine-Nine and Always Sunny are starting back up this week

Still watching Mike Tyson Mysteries for some reason.. Prob cause it's only like 10 min per episode

[imnot]

How´s Man in the High castle? The cinematics/viduals of those kind isnt really my thing but might give it a try

[jayrock]

good visuals / production value with shit acting. i had never read the book before so it was all new to me, fairly interesting alternative history at least. also got renewed for a second season run just recently i believe

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[xchen]

Surprised no one is discussing Making a Muderer yet. We mainlined all ten eps in like 3 days.

[jayrock]

heh, pretty much everyone outside of this thread won't shut up about it tho. news articles like crazy too, almost as if they missed the actual story the first time around and are trying to make up for it

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​dunno if i'll ever get around to watching it. 10 episodes seems like a bit much. never watched The Jinx at all and that was only six...

[-CMM-]

11 Episodes I think. Its really good though. I watched all 11 episodes in about a 24 hour period. I can't imagine anyone watching only an episode or two and not wanting to finish it.

[xchen]

I'm a big documentary fan so I loved this and the Jinx. They're both really well made but MaM had more mind blowing moments for sure

[jayrock]

yeehaw!

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[tomee]

yes!

[jenyeezy]

How´s Man in the High castle? The cinematics/viduals of those kind isnt really my thing but might give it a try

i thought it was pretty good. the alternative story line was very interesting, it caught my girlfriend's attention so we binge watched the whole thing in one day. i never read the book so i can't really say much about it though. 

[jenyeezy]

still waiting for Game of Thrones though, probably my favorite show

[SSchadenfreude]

 

should i watch?

[jayrock]

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​interesting, might be worth checking out

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​looks like there's quite a bit of promising things coming down the pipeline. just glancing at this list i'll probably be checking out Billions, Animals, Ride, The Path, Vinyl, 11/22/63, Preacher...

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[jayrock]

the spoils before dying was pretty funny, lots of great cameos. very much a funny or die production

 

80's ski movie always sunny episode this week was great. gg charlie

[gollygee]

Just started watching Ugly Betty again after 10 years, and I'm now realizing how I ended up here.

[jayrock]

Billions is alright, not great. too bad that Malin Akerman can't act her way out of a wet paper bag. will continue watching for now

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​Workaholics delivering another solid season so far. Never gave Idiot Sitter more than one episode, wasn't really feeling it. is Broad City still a thing?

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​still watching Colbert on the regular, mostly as a good show to click on after work and wind down a bit with. the relationship with the band is kinda cringe-worthy, but the jokes and guests keep me coming back

[badlydrawn]

Some great recommendations here guys thanks.

 

London Spy was excellent.

 

Lining up River.

 

Watching Billions too, has potential, and with The Big Short (movie) it fits nicely into high finance shenanigans theme.

 

The Expanse is weak in acting and a bit unfocused, but please more of those realistic space battles and I am a happy camper.

Edited February 2, 2016 by badlydrawn

[jayrock]

three episodes into Amazon's Mad Dogs... didn't realize it was a remake until i was browsing IMDB. pretty wild ride so far

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​Animals. is pretty lackluster animation, but the voice talent will keep me watching. lots of guys from The League, and Nathan Fielder really stood out so far

[Magsåvningsreserven]

war & peace was so good, great ost too.

 

happy valley returned tonight, what a cast.

 

new girl is funny again.

 

horace and pete had a fantastic first ep

[SuE]

is Broad City still a thing?

Broad City will always be the thing

 

[jayrock]

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Edited February 11, 2016 by jayrock

[jayrock]

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​most of the way through Mad Dogs... kinda wanting it to hurry the F up and just end it already. kinda intrigued to watch the original 2011 version more than anything actually

Edited February 11, 2016 by jayrock

[SuE]

kinda intrigued to watch the original 2011 version more than anything actually

Where would you find the time? There's too many good new shows. I just caught up on The Family Law (what Eddie Huang wishes Fresh Off the Boat would be)

Edited February 13, 2016 by SuE