Reccomendations for TV Show's Thread

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Originally posted by GlennK:

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Originally posted by wine+art:
I'm thinking of trying The Americans on FX. A number of people at work are calling it a poor mans Homeland.

Its off to a great start. I like it better than homeland so far. No surprise there.

Thanks, I will try it.

Looks like the reviews have been positive for the most part.

It was picked up for a second season.

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Originally posted by wine+art:

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Originally posted by GlennK:

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Originally posted by wine+art:
I'm thinking of trying The Americans on FX. A number of people at work are calling it a poor mans Homeland.

Its off to a great start. I like it better than homeland so far. No surprise there.

Thanks, I will try it.

Looks like the reviews have been positive for the most part.

It was picked up for a second season.

I have enjoyed The Americans. I like it, but it definitely isn't as good as Homeland IMO. I think it's more "low key" and less action than Homeland. Solid all around, but perhaps the difference to me is the intensity brought by the actors on Homeland. Glad to hear it got picked up for a second season.

It seems like I could not watch TV or open a newspaper without seeing something about Girls or its creator Lena Dunham. So I watched what seems to be to most talked-about episode to date, called "One Man's Trash". I realize I'm not exactly the target demographic for this show but I have to say, I was not impressed. The much-ballyhooed writing was weak and her acting is mediocre at best. IMO this show is getting buzz for all the wrong reasons. Has anyone else seen any episodes? Thoughts?

VinT, I judged that book by its cover and assumed watching it would be torture. Stay away from Sex and the City also.

The wife dragged me into Nashville. Turns out it's pretty good.

House of Cards.

I know, I know, my D.C. reporter friends abhor it.

Just watched this week's episode of The Americans and think it may have been the best they have had thus far. They packed quite a bit into this episode.

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Originally posted by Wine Sparty:
Just watched this week's episode of The Americans and think it may have been the best they have had thus far. They packed quite a bit into this episode.

Really enjoying this show so far.

Banshee concluded and I loved it. Great set-up for season 2.

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Originally posted by spo:
Banshee concluded and I loved it. Great set-up for season 2.

Agreed. I was skeptical after the first show because the special effects were so bad, but this season was so entertaining. A very strange, but good show.

You're alright, GlennK.

I guess Game of Thrones is up next, then Borgias must be around the corner too, then it's Dexter and Homeland.

DaVinci's Demons looks promising.

Anyone watch "Hannibal" last night? I'm honestly not sure what to think yet, but enjoyed it enough to keep watching and see how it develops.

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Originally posted by Vino Bevo:
Watched the first two episodes of The Following on Hulu today - looks like another show I'll be watching.

Like this show a lot. Too bad it is 4 epidodes left.

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Originally posted by Wineplease:

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Originally posted by Vino Bevo:
Watched the first two episodes of The Following on Hulu today - looks like another show I'll be watching.

Like this show a lot. Too bad it is 4 epidodes left.

Interesting to hear. I'm just about done with it.

Hannibal was great. One critic said it's everything the Following wishes it was and I agree. It also shows how dumb NBC is. Why would they hold this unitl the season is almost over?

I'm curious and hopeful about Parts Unknown.

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Originally posted by wine+art:
I'm curious and hopeful about Parts Unknown.

So far it’s the same exact show as No Reservations, but he can just go to places he was not allowed to before like Myanmar. Really enjoyed the episode about k-town last night. We have eaten at a few of those places.

Finished watching Southland this weekend. What an awesome show. Hope it stays on the air.

I like Hemlock Grove on Netflix.

Been watching Orphan Black on BBC America. Not great but pretty decent.

Lots of good TV, HERE>

101 stinking shows and they couldn't find room for Gilligan's Island?

Season premiere of Honey Boo Boo tonight!

Hit and Miss on Netflix streaming. Chloe Sevigny as a transsexual (male to female) hit man who bonds with the family of his late ex-wife. In rural England with Chloe doing a good regional accent.

I'm throwing "Monk" into the mix. Loved that show

Two shows that are back with new seasons:

Suits

The Newsroom

Suits is the best show on tv right now, next to White Collar maybe. Harvey Spector makes me want to wear a 3 piece suit every day.

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Originally posted by Eb56:
Suits is the best show on tv right now, next to White Collar maybe. Harvey Spector makes me want to wear a 3 piece suit every day.

I just can't handle that you're saying this is better than Mad Men, Game of Thrones, or Breaking Bad. But perhaps that's because those aren't currently running, but Breaking Bad returns in two weeks. But I will watch.

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Originally posted by The Old Man:
I just can't handle that you're saying this is better than Mad Men, Game of Thrones, or Breaking Bad. But perhaps that's because those aren't currently running, but Breaking Bad returns in two weeks. But I will watch.

I think so, he did say "best show on tv right now". Suits's crown might be contested when Breaking bad returns. Also Dexter is slowly building momentum.

That aside, White Collar is becoming trivial lately IMO, and quality varies on an Episode basis. It's a show they should have ended on a high note.

Suits is a really good show. I only watched half of the first season before dropping off because I just didn't have time, but I plan on catching up at some point.

Suits is one of favorite shows. This looks to be a very interesting season.

Suits - yuck - but I find it hard to watch some lawyer shows - especially ones that are supposed to take place in the area I work in.

Caught up on the current season of The Killing this weekend. I have to say I like it the best of the 3 seasons so far. Also watched the first two episodes of The Bridge on fx. Not sure about it yet, but the female lead character has some interesting traits.

Watched the first episode of Orange is the New Black last night. I didn't know much about it going into it, but it only took 10 seconds and a shower scene to get me hooked. (I've had a thing for Laura Prepon since That 70's Show.)

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Originally posted by Jcocktosten:
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

Just got turned onto this last week. Watching on Netflix and almost done with season two.

Been watching Low Winter Sun on AMC and Broadchurch on BBC America. LWS has some potential. Feel reminds me a little of The Wire (though not as good as of yet anyway). Broadchurch I'm enjoying quite a bit.

Props to Breaking Bad. This excellent show is ending with such a crescendo. It's nice to have a show not $hit the bed as it wraps up.

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Originally posted by LBJ2XFinalsMVPisclutch:
Props to Breaking Bad. This excellent show is ending with such a crescendo. It's nice to have a show not $hit the bed as it wraps up.

Ozymandias, OMG. All hail Bryan Cranston.

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Originally posted by GlennK:

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Originally posted by wine+art:
I'm curious and hopeful about Parts Unknown.

So far it’s the same exact show as No Reservations, but he can just go to places he was not allowed to before like Myanmar. Really enjoyed the episode about k-town last night. We have eaten at a few of those places.

Caught up on a few shows from the 2nd season over the last couple of nights. I still enjoy it, but the new show seems to be less focused on food then before which is a slight bummer. The New Mexico episode was interesting. Some of the views look absolutely incredible. I've been to Santa Fe for business and I didn't like the look of the city so I wish I would have had time to drive out of town to check things out more. Hopefully next time.

Looking forward to the Copenhagen episode.

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Originally posted by eyesintime:
Been watching Low Winter Sun on AMC and Broadchurch on BBC America. LWS has some potential. Feel reminds me a little of The Wire (though not as good as of yet anyway). Broadchurch I'm enjoying quite a bit.

Liked Broadchurch quite a bit. David Tennant and Olivia Colman were both excellent.

I couldn't get past the first 2 episodes of LWS. Seemed too contrived to me, and I didn't give a hoot about any of the characters.

The Bridge developed quite nicely through the whole season, and they've set up a number of stories that will carry over to Season 2.

Of the recently launched US cable series, I thought Ray Donovan was the best. John Voight was brilliant, as was James Woods (although he was only in a handful of episodes towards the end). Great cast all around. And fun to see Michael Apted direct an episode.

The first episode of Season 4 of Eastbound & Down was a disappointment. I think the series may have overstayed its welcome.

I'm also about to start watching a new Brit series - Peaky Blinders - that's getting great reviews in the UK. A British gangster drama set in 1920s Birmingham, starring Cillian Murphy (the Scarecrow in Batman Begins and TDKR) and Sam Neill:

http://www.independent.co.uk/a...d-drama-8812883.html

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Originally posted by sunnylea57:
Of the recently launched US cable series, I thought Ray Donovan was the best. John Voight was brilliant, as was James Woods (although he was only in a handful of episodes towards the end). Great cast all around.

Agreed! My favorite new series as well. Outstanding cast but Voight makes it all work.