Reccomendations for TV Show's Thread

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Originally posted by TBird:
i take it back, while the first episode was almost painful, i liked the second episode much better.

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Originally posted by TBird:
i agree and i have such HIGH hopes for Spartacus...

I wasn't too enamored with the second episode either personally, but the third episode was very strong...I'm finally getting into it.

the return of Gannicus brought a complete turn around imo. kickass episode!

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Originally posted by TBird:
the return of Gannicus brought a complete turn around imo. kickass episode!

Agreed! This season has finally and officially turned solid.

With that said, I'll still say that it's a tragedy the original Spartacus actor passed away so young, and had to be replaced. This new guy just doesn't have the same presence IMHO.

Liking Californication again this year...

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Originally posted by AZwineRyan:
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With that said, I'll still say that it's a tragedy the original Spartacus actor passed away so young, and had to be replaced. This new guy just doesn't have the same presence IMHO.

He did a great job of portraying a stubborn defiance.

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Originally posted by Adam10:
Liking Californication again this year...

I don't know if that show will ever get old for me. one of my fav's.

Spartacus is cool this year... but I'm not too keen on the new guy so far. Not that he is bad, just doesn't the same presence to me as the original or Gannicus. I was wondering, did they plan to bring Gannicus back, or was it to boost ratings a bit?

"Ice Planet" Super photography

No spoliers requested, but did Season 3 of Spartacus pick up at all? Saw some less than enthusiastic comments early on but little mention since.

I watched the season premiere of The Killing last night. I liked it more than I remember liking the first season. Stilll don't love it, but I will probably keep watching. I did realize in watching last night that I didn't actually see the final episode in season 1 (which is good because what I thought was the finale I thought was a terrible way to end the first season). Thankfully, On Demand has the entire first season, so I can go back and watch the actual finale.

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Originally posted by eyesintime:
I watched the season premiere of The Killing last night. I liked it more than I remember liking the first season. Stilll don't love it, but I will probably keep watching. I did realize in watching last night that I didn't actually see the final episode in season 1 (which is good because what I thought was the finale I thought was a terrible way to end the first season). Thankfully, On Demand has the entire first season, so I can go back and watch the actual finale.

The actual finale was a terrible way to end last season. I did watch last nights episode but I dont know if I will continue. I thought it was a great murder mystery last year but now its heading down the governmental conspiracy route and that just doesnt interest me that much.

The Killing lost me last year, due to it's glacial pacing and morbidly depressing, dreary scenery.

I've been watching Flashforward on Netflix. So bummed it got canceled.

I can't believe anyone tuned into The Killing after what they pulled last year. I felt like I forced myself just to keep watching just because I "knew" they would reveal who killed her in the end. I really did like parts of it, but the season finale was a crock.

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Originally posted by kainers:

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Originally posted by Adam10:
Liking Californication again this year...

I don't know if that show will ever get old for me. one of my fav's.

Spartacus is cool this year... but I'm not too keen on the new guy so far. Not that he is bad, just doesn't the same presence to me as the original or Gannicus. I was wondering, did they plan to bring Gannicus back, or was it to boost ratings a bit?

Never fails to impress me. With several subpar seasons of some of my favorite shows over the last year or so, Californication delivered as always...and may be the most consistent at doing so for me.

The wife and I have really taken to the new Magic City series on Starz.

I've long been a fan of Spartacus on their network, but have felt it appeals to a more niche crowd, and with that said, have not quite put Starz on the map for top-tier premium original programming.

Magic City has delivered, and then some thus far...and to what I feel is a far more broad audience. I think this show puts Starz remotely on the map with HBO and Showtime for original programming...though even with that said, they're surely still a distant third.

As they are starting the new season of the updated Sherlock Holmes on Masterpiece Mystery they replayed the first season. I watched it over the weekend, very enjoyable stuff. Looking forward to the next episode which I DVRd

after tonights big finales, all i have lined up are true blood, wilfred & anger management(and i'm prepared to drop anger management quickly). what am i missing from hbo, amc, showtime, starz & fx???

Watching Battlestar Galactica on Netflix and enjoying it quite a bit. Hard to believe this was made for the channel who brought us Sharktopus.

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Originally posted by spo:
Watching Battlestar Galactica on Netflix and enjoying it quite a bit. Hard to believe this was made for the channel who brought us Sharktopus.

Nice, spo. It is allegedly a very very good series and I envy you. Unfortunately I will never have the luxury to enjoy this one. The series was mostly filmed where I attended university. That weird feeling seeing some Top-Secret Galactic Base on TV knowing it's actually where you used to grab a sandwich and nap in between lectures everyday...

How funny? I am sorry, Gundam. It may be worth trying to suspend disbelief though.

I caught the first two episodes of Inside Men on BBC America. It has potential. I believe it airs on Wednesday evening, though I watched the episodes on the On Demand channel. It is about 3 guys who work at a counting house (I believe that is what it is called) and decide to rob it.

Season 2 of Strike Back on Cinemax in August. Rhona Mitra who is gorgeous will be a new character.

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Originally posted by spo:
How funny? I am sorry, Gundam. It may be worth trying to suspend disbelief though.

You are right. It is a great show (so far into Season 1). Plus that doctor dude's "mind f*ck" scenes are quite hilarious.

Is anyone watching The Newsroom?

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Originally posted by wine+art:
Is anyone watching The Newsroom?

Nope, are you? Horrible reviews from what I saw

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Originally posted by wine+art:
Is anyone watching The Newsroom?

Watched the first 2 episodes and we like it. I’m not a big Sorkin fan generally, but I have liked the dialogue and the characters so far. Hope Sorkin doesn’t go too far left and get all preachy. Jeff Daniels is really great and this is a perfect role for him and Olivia Munn is super hot.

Yes, we're watching Newsroom as well.

I can see all of the flaws and the criticism is valid but I'm enjoying it a great deal anyway.

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Originally posted by Jcocktosten:

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Originally posted by wine+art:
Is anyone watching The Newsroom?

Nope, are you? Horrible reviews from what I saw

I have not, but many at our office are saying positive things.

I may give it a shot.

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Originally posted by Gundam:

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Originally posted by spo:
How funny? I am sorry, Gundam. It may be worth trying to suspend disbelief though.

You are right. It is a great show (so far into Season 1). Plus that doctor dude's "mind f*ck" scenes are quite hilarious.

Good call, Gundum. I like it when he gets all into the sex when someone is trying to have a conversation with him.

Even more of a mind F is sending in that duplicate pilot Sharon to meet up with the navigator who gave up his seat for that weasel Baltar. Wicked cylons.

Did not read all 8 pages but if nobody recommended 30 Rock...

I have now have watched two episodes of Newsroom.

I will watch next weeks well.

I don't see where the horrible Newsroom reviews are coming from. Aside from the second episode, I have thoroughly enjoyed the show. I think it's a perfect time for such a show.

Airplane Repo.

Theres about 5 or so episodes and its interesting to watch them approach a variety of repo cases. Whether its a 4 passenger plane in a rural airport to a jumbo airliner its amazing how these guys have to know all the regulations inside and out to the get the job done quickly. The guy obviously is doing pretty well with his own airport and jets.

We are really enjoying Newsroom so far. Love the characters and the behind the scenes aspect of making a news show is interesting. I did not like the West Wing, but I like what Sorkin has done so far with the Newsroom.

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Originally posted by finz:
Airplane Repo.

Theres about 5 or so episodes and its interesting to watch them approach a variety of repo cases. Whether its a 4 passenger plane in a rural airport to a jumbo airliner its amazing how these guys have to know all the regulations inside and out to the get the job done quickly. The guy obviously is doing pretty well with his own airport and jets.

I have not seen this one.
There was another repo show where they repo'd a small plane and got all kinds of sh!t from the cops and Homeland Security. The guys on the ground didn't have the proper papers when the cops showed up (the guy in the plane had them), and commandeering an aircraft is a huge federal offense, especially post 9/11.

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Originally posted by TBird:
i'm prepared to drop anger management quickly

I dropped it after the second week. It's a slow summer in TV land.

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Originally posted by GlennK:
We are really enjoying Newsroom so far. Love the characters and the behind the scenes aspect of making a news show is interesting. I did not like the West Wing, but I like what Sorkin has done so far with the Newsroom.

Glenn, are you still watching Newsroom?

Louie. Jeezus, Louis CK is hilarious. And dark.

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Originally posted by wine+art:

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Originally posted by GlennK:
We are really enjoying Newsroom so far. Love the characters and the behind the scenes aspect of making a news show is interesting. I did not like the West Wing, but I like what Sorkin has done so far with the Newsroom.

Glenn, are you still watching Newsroom?

Yep. Haven't watched the last one yet though. You?

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Originally posted by GlennK:

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Originally posted by wine+art:

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Originally posted by GlennK:
We are really enjoying Newsroom so far. Love the characters and the behind the scenes aspect of making a news show is interesting. I did not like the West Wing, but I like what Sorkin has done so far with the Newsroom.

Glenn, are you still watching Newsroom?

Yep. Haven't watched the last one yet though. You?

Caught up last night.