Interesting for like the first 3-4 eps. Then it gets real dumb. The cops in the series are preternaturally dense.
The lead actress has kind of a Helen Mirren vibe.
Posted on 07/05/2014 9:34:28 AM PDT by PJ-Comix
I enjoy binge watching GOOD TV series. My most recent binge watch was "Mr. Selfridge" which I really enjoyed. I do my binge watching primarily via COUCH TUNER where you can watch most of the TV series of the past few years.
However, I don't like to waste my time on lousy series. Therefore list current or past series that should be on a MUST MISS list. I lead off with the new series "Tyrant." I wasted my time with it since it really STINKS. "Halt And Catch Fire" quickly went down the tubes as well.
Not exactly. Can’t go into more detail because of major spoilers
I enjoyed the series a lot. Excellent acting and writing. First time I’ve ever seen a show incorporate email and text messages, tweets, etc. into the storyline in a way that makes sense. Also really good music.
I think “Turn” turned out to be a pretty lousy series. I remember thinking “what was the point of that” after I finished watching the last episode.
I won’t watch anything with a queer character or that promotes homosexuality or other perverse lifestyles.
I work in tech and thought “Halt and Catch Fire” might have something interesting.
NAAAH. Bailed within the first 15 minutes.
Mrs. F. likes it, too.
I retreat to other regions of the house when it’s on.
If you don’t like TV, why would you choose to click on this thread and smugly tell others their lives aren’t as rich as yours since you haven’t watched TV since man walked on the moon? Hm?
I am heavily addicted right now to a very weird and extremely well done show by BBC America (takes place in Canada) called Orphan Black. NO SPOILERS PLEASE. I wish I could binge watch but I am lucky to get time for one episode a day.
And Breaking Bad was the best series ever on TV. Not family friendly. But best. It gets into your psyche. Now when I hear that song that was in the finale I get chills and even tears. What’s it called? “Baby Blue?” The show was in the end an amazing psychological piece about the meaning of life, and what actions a human can take that sells his soul to the devil, and what gives life meaning. How to live and how not to. Roots of evil. Why “partying” might make you a victim. It was smart and addictive and spellbinding.
I tried watching “Breaking Bad” but couldn’t get past 2 eps.
Not because it was bad — quite the opposite — but because I found it too intense.
About 40 new series flopped during the season that just ended.
Many of the new one, I turn off about half-way or less during the premier.
The 24 renewal has been pretty good for an adrenaline rush.
The renewed Dallas got old — drill on Southfork, don't drill on Southfork.
Many of the new series, even those that seem to be ‘hits’, are based on premises that are preposterous. I get so tired of the petite female lead LEO/FBI agents who try to seem tough. It doesn't work but we are still in the TV-land of men-are-wimps/women-are-strong. They are almost as bad as reality tv.
Interesting for like the first 3-4 eps. Then it gets real dumb. The cops in the series are preternaturally dense.
The lead actress has kind of a Helen Mirren vibe.
I'm surprised they tried to go on without Major Nelson.
Thanks for the clarification.
I’m there with you. Most of the stuff on FX is great crime drama, HBOs true Crime was great too.
Only lasted thru 30 minutes of Leftovers though...
I love how people come on these threads to talk about how they don’t watch TV or movies. They sound so morally superior. Kind of like how liberals act.
That’s what I’m afraid of.
Well I’ll just have to watch what I have until my eyes start to roll.
The guy who plays Mr Bad is likable. He was funny on Malcom in the Middle.
Orphan Black is definitely on my watch list.
Also looking forward to trying out The Bletchley Circle even though it was axed after two seasons.
I stopped reading when Jamie became a hostage and was regularly abused (in detail) by the bad guy. Unfortunately the TV series will probably focus on that relationship more than the one he had with his wife Claire. This one will not be on my “watch” list.
Person of Interest is...interesting.
LOL! That covers pretty much everything being aired today. I am house sitting and there is a TV (I don’t own one) Have heard about many shows and made a point of watching one episode “ How I met your Mother”, “The Big Bang Theory”, and have no idea why these shows are so popular. The lack of morals in the characters is stunning and don’t get me started on the work ethics portrayed. If anyone watching TV actually thinks this is what America stands for....we are doomed.
“If you don’t like TV, why would you choose to click on this thread and smugly tell others their lives aren’t as rich as yours since you haven’t watched TV since man walked on the moon? Hm?”
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Best laugh I’ve had all day.
I enjoy television and also READ BOOKS.!!!!!!!!!!!
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