So, I just finished all the 5 season's of the Wire.
What next? Breaking Bad?
These shows about drugs seem very addictive.
What do you guys suggest?
Mad Men
You'll be slicking your hair back every time you come out of the shower and ordering Canadian Club whisky at the bar.
Also Roy likes it.
Cheers is just sensational....watched it back yonder but its funnier than ever now in 2013.
On the flip side makes me sad watching it now.
Shelley Long.
I need Frasier to analyse.
coyw
Breaking Bad is the best show ever.
Life on Mars or Ashes to Ashes are my favourite box sets.
Silk is very good.
Some good American series starting back-up at the moment. Suits is one and Community another. Community is especially an amazing show imo, slow to begin with but you easily become hooked on it.
Breaking Ba
Quote from: shnlwswlkr on January 08, 2013, 10:54:02 PM
Breaking Bad is the best show ever.
The best ever?
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A lighter programme (Breaking Bad can get quite heavy as Walter becomes darker and darker) is Chuck. One of my favourites. Spy themed, attractive girls and characters that are easy to love. I must go back and watch it.
I'm a sap for Merlin, Robin Hood and Dr Who as well; my guilty pleasures.
Anyone been watching Ripper? (I think it's called that) Quite intrigued but haven't seen it yet.
I was just going to mention that, think it's Ripper Street
I like crime stuff though, The Killing (Swedish Version), Spiral (French Version), Homeland
Ripper Street first two episodes I enjoyed I must admit.
Those That Kill and Spiral are both good French series
The Killing was ok and like Homeland suffers a bit with the hype.
Borgen another Danish (?) series is back on and a good Political series.
Justified, The Shield (much better than the over hyped The Wire) and a few good US shows about. Breaking Bad is very good (now on Netflix UK)
Quote from: EJL on January 08, 2013, 11:11:52 PM
A lighter programme (Breaking Bad can get quite heavy as Walter becomes darker and darker) is Chuck. One of my favourites. Spy themed, attractive girls and characters that are easy to love. I must go back and watch it.
Yvonne Strahotski is LUDICROUS!
Back on topic, Community is awesome as above, Suits is good fun too, as is Chuck. Dexter is pretty cool too, although it can be pretty bleak at times (you may want something lighter after BB). Castle is good fun, mainly cos Nathan Fillion is pretty much god, and you can include the upsettingly brief Firefly as another one worth watching (could probably buy it for £5 or so). Sons of Anarchy is fantastic, granted the first few episodes suffer from being grainy (or at least my... acquired copies did). Suburgatory is light-hearted fun as well. Person of Interest s pretty cool too, Minority Report-ey in theme, and by the other Nolan brother.
Quote from: Jack Fulham on January 08, 2013, 10:37:52 PM
So, I just finished all the 5 season's of the Wire.
What next? Breaking Bad?
These shows about drugs seem very addictive.
What do you guys suggest?
Breaking Bad is very very good. I'm watching Deadwood at the moment also very good. You may want to check out some of the other stuff David Simon has done as well.
Quote from: God The Mechanic on January 08, 2013, 11:30:04 PM
Quote from: EJL on January 08, 2013, 11:11:52 PM
A lighter programme (Breaking Bad can get quite heavy as Walter becomes darker and darker) is Chuck. One of my favourites. Spy themed, attractive girls and characters that are easy to love. I must go back and watch it.
Yvonne Strahotski is LUDICROUS!
Pretty much main reason I started watching the show. It turned into a great series although thought they ran out of ideas towards the end.
I actually like the walking dead, how I met your mother, the league makes me laugh as do thirty rock , Tosh.0 and the wedding band. Real time with bill maher is my favourite. I can't wait for game of thrones, the newsroom and true blood. Treme is cool if you like jazz and new orleans. Last but one of the best is Dexter...
Breaking bad is literally the best show ever, started watching it a few days ago on the 3rd season already
Quote from: McBridefan1 on January 08, 2013, 11:35:24 PM
I actually like the walking dead, how I met your mother, the league makes me laugh as do thirty rock , Tosh.0 and the wedding band. Real time with bill maher is my favourite. I can't wait for game of thrones, the newsroom and true blood. Treme is cool if you like jazz and new orleans. Last but one of the best is Dexter...
HIMYM was awesome, but they kinda need to start getting somewhere with it soon.
Can't believe I forgot about Game of Thrones though. Midgets, sex and swords - proper awesome!
Quote from: God The Mechanic on January 08, 2013, 11:44:06 PM
Can't believe I forgot about Game of Thrones though. Midgets, sex and swords - proper awesome!
I second that :54:
Homeland and Dexter on Showtime are a must, also GAME OF THRONES!!!!!. Hope you liked The Wire, it is ahead of all other series, except maybe Band of Brothers.
The problem with Game of Thrones is that we've had to wait a year for the 3rd season. I made the 'mistake' of watching 1 & 2 in 2-3 days, only to be pee'd off because I had to wait a whole year for more!
Quote from: God The Mechanic on January 08, 2013, 11:30:04 PM
Quote from: EJL on January 08, 2013, 11:11:52 PM
A lighter programme (Breaking Bad can get quite heavy as Walter becomes darker and darker) is Chuck. One of my favourites. Spy themed, attractive girls and characters that are easy to love. I must go back and watch it.
Yvonne Strahotski is LUDICROUS!
That play on words didn't go unnoticed, sir :dft012:
You're right, though. She's off the scale hot 098.gif
Quote from: Mr_Moon on January 09, 2013, 12:03:11 AM
The problem with Game of Thrones is that we've had to wait a year for the 3rd season. I made the 'mistake' of watching 1 & 2 in 2-3 days, only to be pee'd off because I had to wait a whole year for more!
I feel your pain. Still six months to go until Breaking Bad season 5.5.
Quote from: Gotta kaca them all on January 08, 2013, 11:37:49 PM
Breaking bad is literally the best show ever, started watching it a few days ago on the 3rd season already
It really is just 'one of those' TV series.
Once you start watching it, everything in your life goes on hold until you've finished the whole lot. Always annoys me when I religiously watch a show for about a week straight and then I have nothing to watch.
Deadwood was about the best TV I've seen. Sopranos and The Wire up there too.
Recently enjoyed Boardwalk Empire - might be a bit slow for some, but great TV.
I watched 2 seasons of Breaking Bad - tried start of season 3 and just felt like I'd had enough.
Quote from: Jack Fulham on January 08, 2013, 10:37:52 PM
So, I just finished all the 5 season's of the Wire.
What next? Breaking Bad?
These shows about drugs seem very addictive.
What do you guys suggest?
Lucky, lucky guy. Would be great to be able to watch The Wire for the first time again. Some shows are just that good. Bubs, Jimmy, Bunk, Omar, Stringer, Lester, Bunny, Cuddy, Bodie and on and on. Man, what a show and cast of characters...
For my money, Deadwood is a good recommendation. Very underrated show with fantastic writing. A dumb cancellation by HBO.
Pretty Little Liars! Lol, jk. All of the girls at my school are obsessed with it...
I like Breaking Bad, Walking Dead, The Office (until Steve Carrel left), and Two and a Half Men (until Charlie Sheen left).
Walking Dead(started great, fell away second series, third series the best so far), 30 Rock (only 2 or 3 episodes left in the last series), Homeland (where does it go now?)
Was enjoying the Last resort but of course it got cancelled just like Awake did.
Breaking Bad & GOT are sitting on my hard drive awaiting me to find time to watch all of them to catch up.
I am amazed so many people like American TV programmes I find them all so slick, turgid and full of the f word for no good reason.
Quote from: A Humble Man on January 09, 2013, 07:25:38 AM
I am amazed so many people like American TV programmes I find them all so slick, turgid and full of the f word for no good reason.
A few US programes are good as I have listed. A large majority are pretty crap as well.
We produced some excellent tv last year. 'In the line of duty' was for me the best series of last year and was must watch tv. But we don't make enough good quality addictive shows. When we dont hey last only about 5/6 episodes. Secret State was another good 4 part series.
Must admit I have a real problem with ITV. The number of adverts just kill most of their drama shows. Hence a lot of US shows I download and run 42 minutes without ads and I enjoy them more.
HBO can also get away with a lot more flexibility in running times, giving them longer for character development.
If you like The Wire, I bet you'd also like OZ.
HBO's first "1-hour episodes". TV Series. A lot (a LOT!) of the same actors from The Wire are in it. It starts a bit wierd, but it really, really, picks up after 5/6 episodes. Great show.
I'd also advise you to see The Corner (somewhat of a prequel to The Wire, also made by David Simon).
Treme is also a good show.
Quote from: Mr_Moon on January 09, 2013, 12:03:11 AM
The problem with Game of Thrones is that we've had to wait a year for the 3rd season. I made the 'mistake' of watching 1 & 2 in 2-3 days, only to be pee'd off because I had to wait a whole year for more!
You should try reading the books! I waited 2 years for the last one to come out (He actually took about 5 to write it but I only discovered the series about 3 years ago). The next book hopefully won't take another 5 years!
But the series is excellent and Peter Dinklage is a fine actor. They've chopped and changed the book a little(for example, Renly, Loras and Margaery offer of threesome - WTF?!), but I guess that was to be expected...
Dragons, wizards and knights in shining armour isn'tusually my cup of tea but about 100 pages in to the first of the books, I was hooked.
Oh, this is my strength - I am a TV series maniac. My personal top 10 is:
1. Mad Men
2. Homeland
3. Dexter
4. Breaking Bad
5. The Walking Dead
6. The Vampire Diaries
7. Misfits
8. American Horror Story
9. El Barco
10. Game of Thrones
From the old ones I can mention Prison Break, Lost and FlashForward.
Quote from: shnlwswlkr on January 08, 2013, 10:54:02 PM
Breaking Bad is the best show ever.
The Shield is the best show ever. Breaking Bad might be if it has a good ending
Quote from: farfouille on January 09, 2013, 09:51:33 AM
Oh, this is my strength - I am a TV series maniac. My personal top 10 is:
1. Mad Men
2. Homeland
3. Dexter
4. Breaking Bad
5. The Walking Dead
6. The Vampire Diaries
7. Misfits
8. American Horror Story
9. El Barco
10. Game of Thrones
From the old ones I can mention Prison Break, Lost and FlashForward.
Top Ten Drama:
1. The Shield
2. Breaking Bad
3. Sopranos
4. American Horror Story
5. The Wire
6. Dexter
7. Mad Men
8. Sons of Anarchy
9. Deadwood
10. Boardwalk Empire
Comedy:
1. Curb Your Enthusiasm
2. The Office (us)
3. Its Always Sunny in Philadelphia
4. Trailer Park Boys
5. Arrested Development
6. Futurama
7. The League
8. Parks and Recreation
9. The Life and Times of Tim
10. Eastbound & Down
Never heard of most of these 092.gif
My personal favourites at the moment are Homeland, Broadwalk Empire, Sopranos, Spooks and True Blood.
Quote from: A Humble Man on January 09, 2013, 07:25:38 AM
I am amazed so many people like American TV programmes I find them all so slick, turgid and full of the f word for no good reason.
I get where you're coming from. Usually the only American shows I can't stand are the ones packed with needless product placement e.g. Hawaii 5-0
Oh come on why hasn't GLEE been mentioned? :Get Coat gif:
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Breaking Bad is the best show ever.
The Shield is the best show ever. Breaking Bad might be if it has a good ending
Everyone is mentioning The Shield, so I am starting it today. :)
Quote from: rusty shackleford on January 09, 2013, 10:02:14 AM
Quote from: farfouille on January 09, 2013, 09:51:33 AM
Oh, this is my strength - I am a TV series maniac. My personal top 10 is:
1. Mad Men
2. Homeland
3. Dexter
4. Breaking Bad
5. The Walking Dead
6. The Vampire Diaries
7. Misfits
8. American Horror Story
9. El Barco
10. Game of Thrones
From the old ones I can mention Prison Break, Lost and FlashForward.
Top Ten Drama:
1. The Shield
2. Breaking Bad
3. Sopranos
4. American Horror Story
5. The Wire
6. Dexter
7. Mad Men
8. Sons of Anarchy
9. Deadwood
10. Boardwalk Empire
Comedy:
1. Curb Your Enthusiasm
2. The Office (us)
3. Its Always Sunny in Philadelphia
4. Trailer Park Boys
5. Arrested Development
6. Futurama
7. The League
8. Parks and Recreation
9. The Life and Times of Tim
10. Eastbound & Down
I have not seen any of the programmes on either of these lists but do not feel I am missing anything.
Good man
An old show but I'm really enjoying it is Spooks. Got Season 1+2 from CEX for like £10. Would recommend it for sure!
Quote from: A Humble Man on January 09, 2013, 10:51:20 AM
I have not seen any of the programmes on either of these lists but do not feel I am missing anything.
Well, I would say you have missed a lot if you haven't seen Mad Men. It's not just some TV series, it's like a long movie cut into pieces that you can't get enough of. Don't worry, it doesn't look like an American production that much. ;)
Mad Men is the best looking show ive seen. Theres not a whole lot of action really, but it looks amazing. Very authentic looking
I have recently enjoyed Boardwalk Empire a lot. The show however is sometimes a bit too slow, but their depiction of Atlantic City in the twenties is very well done and very well researched.
Quote from: Mr_Moon on January 08, 2013, 11:14:24 PM
Anyone been watching Ripper? (I think it's called that) Quite intrigued but haven't seen it yet.
Ripper Street is the full name. I've found it brilliant
I also echo the thoughts of Echo Barney, I've got Cheers series linked on my TiVo and it is just superb
Quote from: PLB on January 09, 2013, 09:31:05 AM
Quote from: Mr_Moon on January 09, 2013, 12:03:11 AM
The problem with Game of Thrones is that we've had to wait a year for the 3rd season. I made the 'mistake' of watching 1 & 2 in 2-3 days, only to be pee'd off because I had to wait a whole year for more!
You should try reading the books! I waited 2 years for the last one to come out (He actually took about 5 to write it but I only discovered the series about 3 years ago). The next book hopefully won't take another 5 years!
But the series is excellent and Peter Dinklage is a fine actor. They've chopped and changed the book a little(for example, Renly, Loras and Margaery offer of threesome - WTF?!), but I guess that was to be expected...
Dragons, wizards and knights in shining armour isn'tusually my cup of tea but about 100 pages in to the first of the books, I was hooked.
I've just read the first book, haven't seen the series as it's a bit dear to buy at the moment. I'm working out whether to get the next book in the series as there seems to be loads of them
I use to watch American programmes when I was young mainly westerns but British television produces so much good stuff and our humour is so different. I watched Cheers for a while as a soap opera but never found anything funny about it. I avoid most US comedy films as well for the same reason.
Quote from: A Humble Man on January 09, 2013, 11:24:45 AM
I use to watch American programmes when I was young mainly westerns but British television produces so much good stuff and our humour is so different. I watched Cheers for a while as a soap opera but never found anything funny about it. I avoid most US comedy films as well for the same reason.
From the British productions I love Misfits (absolutely hilarious), Top Gear and Sherlock: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1475582/ (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1475582/)
Quote from: farfouille on January 09, 2013, 11:39:03 AM
Quote from: A Humble Man on January 09, 2013, 11:24:45 AM
I use to watch American programmes when I was young mainly westerns but British television produces so much good stuff and our humour is so different. I watched Cheers for a while as a soap opera but never found anything funny about it. I avoid most US comedy films as well for the same reason.
From the British productions I love Misfits (absolutely hilarious), Top Gear and Sherlock: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1475582/ (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1475582/)
Sherlock is the best TV series I have watched.
Quote from: Berserker on January 09, 2013, 11:23:34 AM
Quote from: PLB on January 09, 2013, 09:31:05 AM
Quote from: Mr_Moon on January 09, 2013, 12:03:11 AM
The problem with Game of Thrones is that we've had to wait a year for the 3rd season. I made the 'mistake' of watching 1 & 2 in 2-3 days, only to be pee'd off because I had to wait a whole year for more!
You should try reading the books! I waited 2 years for the last one to come out (He actually took about 5 to write it but I only discovered the series about 3 years ago). The next book hopefully won't take another 5 years!
But the series is excellent and Peter Dinklage is a fine actor. They've chopped and changed the book a little(for example, Renly, Loras and Margaery offer of threesome - WTF?!), but I guess that was to be expected...
Dragons, wizards and knights in shining armour isn'tusually my cup of tea but about 100 pages in to the first of the books, I was hooked.
I've just read the first book, haven't seen the series as it's a bit dear to buy at the moment. I'm working out whether to get the next book in the series as there seems to be loads of them
there are 5 so far, you can pick them up for about £3 each on amazon... The next one (Clash of Kings) was my favourite in the series... Great ending to the first book, did not see that coming! After reading the whole series, I did a re-read from the beginning and it was much better the second time, as I had better understanding of the houses and their links & characters. All the Sers get a little confusing!
Im Angesicht des Verbrechens(In the face of crime). Is perhaps not that well know but is a really good view.
Cheers is absolutely great. A real laugh out loud comedy. Currently loving the daily repeats on ITV4.
Quote from: FFC1987 on January 09, 2013, 11:40:47 AM
Quote from: farfouille on January 09, 2013, 11:39:03 AM
Quote from: A Humble Man on January 09, 2013, 11:24:45 AM
I use to watch American programmes when I was young mainly westerns but British television produces so much good stuff and our humour is so different. I watched Cheers for a while as a soap opera but never found anything funny about it. I avoid most US comedy films as well for the same reason.
From the British productions I love Misfits (absolutely hilarious), Top Gear and Sherlock: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1475582/ (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1475582/)
Sherlock is the best TV series I have watched.
I agree it is fantastic a wonderful mixture old and new.
If you want Scandi drama - the Bridge (Bron) is an absolute MUST. Corking stuff.
If you want light-hearted US cop stuff - Castle. Can't get enough.
If you want new US comedy - The Big Bang Theory - humour for the thinking person.
If you want old US comedy - Frasier - never gets old.
I'd take you down the road of some of my favourite Sci-Fi stuff too but I'm afraid that I'd put you all off.
Breaking bad is Awesome!
In no particular order:
Game of Thrones
Fringe (one of the best TV shows I've ever seen)
Battlestar Galactica (and the new one: Blood and Chrome)
Boardwalk Empire
Misfits
Firefly
The Walking Dead
The Bridge (if you like The Killing, you'll love this)
Oh, and I've also recently been watching 'Arrow'. Started badly, but it's really warming up into a half decent, if run 'o the mill, show.
Quote from: The Equalizer on January 09, 2013, 03:00:01 PM
Fringe (one of the best TV shows I've ever seen)
We're thinking of adopting this as our next box set grab. Recommended then?
Family Guy - Breaking Bad (and the Wire) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zIom3LSbB0I#ws)
It is amazing though :dft012:
I think Homeland is just brilliant, and of course Breaking Bad. The first season of Prison Break is pretty entertaining too, in my opinion.
Surprised nobody's mentioned Mrs Brown's Boys. Its feckin' brilliant.
Dug a hole and stumbled upon a goldmine. Cheers guys. Probably gonna start with The Shield.
As for those waiting for next season of GOT, I feel your pain. Also waiting for the walking dead to finish there break.
Quote from: Airfix on January 09, 2013, 03:09:47 PM
Quote from: The Equalizer on January 09, 2013, 03:00:01 PM
Fringe (one of the best TV shows I've ever seen)
We're thinking of adopting this as our next box set grab. Recommended then?
John Noble (who played Denethor in LOTR: The Return of The King), is playing possibly the greatest character to ever have been put on television. It's utterly superb mate!
Quote from: FC Silver Fox on January 09, 2013, 04:32:28 PM
Surprised nobody's mentioned Mrs Brown's Boys. Its feckin' brilliant.
:plus one: :plus one:, one of the funniest shows on TV for a long time although in another thread obviously not all agree and apparently Brendon O ' Carroll is not popular in Ireland 064.gif
Quote from: The Equalizer on January 09, 2013, 08:13:30 PM
Quote from: Airfix on January 09, 2013, 03:09:47 PM
Quote from: The Equalizer on January 09, 2013, 03:00:01 PM
Fringe (one of the best TV shows I've ever seen)
We're thinking of adopting this as our next box set grab. Recommended then?
John Noble (who played Denethor in LOTR: The Return of The King), is playing possibly the greatest character to ever have been put on television. It's utterly superb mate!
I second this.
Fringe is right up there with the best shows I've seen in the past 10 years.
It's along with Breaking Bad, game o thrones and the walking dead for me.
Currently my queue includes justified, oz and working through life on mars. There's loads more, too.
As for fringe, John noble deserves any award going for his performance. Indeed the main cast are all top class actors. Fantastic show and somehow gets better season on season.
Quote from: cottage cheese on January 09, 2013, 04:18:19 PM
Family Guy - Breaking Bad (and the Wire) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zIom3LSbB0I#ws)
It is amazing though :dft012:
Amazing just amazing.
Stuff thats on at the moment, I really like Chicago Fire. Homeland was pretty good too.
Never watch cartoons as they are for kids. My son is always saying their are a lot of adult cartoon but that is just lazy or cheapskate. If you have something serious to say use actors playing as people not cartoon version of them.
Quote from: A Humble Man on January 09, 2013, 09:23:27 PM
Never watch cartoons as they are for kids. My son is always saying their are a lot of adult cartoon but that is just lazy or cheapskate. If you have something serious to say use actors playing as people not cartoon version of them.
I would have to disagree there. Family guy, American dad,South Park in my opinion aswell as lots of other people's are a million times better than the likes of Mrs Brown's Boys and that's comedy in the same genre as the aforementioned and they use real actors to get their point across. I know I just stated that it was in my opinion that those programs were better, although the success of those respective shows prove that it's not all about having real life actors.
Quote from: FFC to the Max on January 09, 2013, 09:33:35 PM
Quote from: A Humble Man on January 09, 2013, 09:23:27 PM
Never watch cartoons as they are for kids. My son is always saying their are a lot of adult cartoon but that is just lazy or cheapskate. If you have something serious to say use actors playing as people not cartoon version of them.
I would have to disagree there. Family guy, American dad,South Park in my opinion aswell as lots of other people's are a million times better than the likes of Mrs Brown's Boys and that's comedy in the same genre as the aforementioned and they use real actors to get their point across. I know I just stated that it was in my opinion that those programs were better, although the success of those respective shows prove that it's not all about having real life actors.
Also the Life and Times of Tim is worth watching. Brilliantly sarcastic. Very British I thought, despite it being American.
Quote from: FFC to the Max on January 09, 2013, 09:33:35 PM
Quote from: A Humble Man on January 09, 2013, 09:23:27 PM
Never watch cartoons as they are for kids. My son is always saying their are a lot of adult cartoon but that is just lazy or cheapskate. If you have something serious to say use actors playing as people not cartoon version of them.
I would have to disagree there. Family guy, American dad,South Park in my opinion aswell as lots of other people's are a million times better than the likes of Mrs Brown's Boys and that's comedy in the same genre as the aforementioned and they use real actors to get their point across. I know I just stated that it was in my opinion that those programs were better, although the success of those respective shows prove that it's not all about having real life actors.
Has anyone seen Archer? I wonder why it's not that popular. It's definitely not for kids...
i like The Big Bang theory, Cheers and Minder at the moment, two of these series are so old but they really stand up well. Minder is a bit dated in some respects but once you getpast the smoke, boozing and hairstyles it is still great.
My favourite trash TV is Take Me Out. Watch one episode - rubbish. Watch the series and it's genius.
For people watchers like myself this is top class as you see all the worst attributes of both sexes.
The Cartoons are for kids arguement is pretty ridiculous imo
The Simpsons at its peak (Seasons 1-7/8) is the best tv show of all time. Animated or not. Its genius.
Then today there are still quality adult cartoons in The Life and Times of Tim and Archer, Futurama and Beavis & Butthead (New series was great)
Family Guy, American Dad and South Park were all good in their prime but have gone to pot big time.
My favourite though, is King of the Hill. 13 Seasons of consistently great tv. Its a shame it was cancelled
A good American series from a few years ago is SIX FEET UNDER
you can get the box set reasonably cheaply now
really good stories about an american funeral home
Best TV show made? LOST without a shadow of a doubt!
Loved spooks
Loved first 24 box set 1 day and a bit in bed a few J's, coffee and lots of chocolate but then tried the second straight after and couldn't do it.
Sherlock excellent.
Like Whitechapel and also liking Ripper Street.
Very much enjoyed The Hour and used to enjoy Foyles War.
Seen couple of Homelands but decided to stop and watch from series 1 so i can get the whole story. Interesting shows being noted on the thread and looking forward to trying a few of them.
Must admit been watching minder a bit lately, very well written with great characters and full of humour.
Comedy wise i'm enjoying Mrs Browns Boys at the moment but also like IT Crowd and Not Going Out
Just restarted watching the first series of Lost again. I have all the box sets. I suspect it will take me the entire year to watch.
The Larry Sanders Show. The complete series.
Quote from: FulhamFan2 on January 09, 2013, 11:11:55 PM
Best TV show made? LOST without a shadow of a doubt!
It's funny because I actually think Lost has a good premise, although I've tried twice and failed twice just trying to finish the first season.
Quote from: FF(C)UK on January 09, 2013, 11:31:08 PM
Just restarted watching the first series of Lost again. I have all the box sets. I suspect it will take me the entire year to watch.
Thats what I thought when I started re-watching it. Turned out I got so addicted I finished it within 8 weeks!
Quote from: FFC to the Max on January 09, 2013, 11:54:15 PM
Quote from: FulhamFan2 on January 09, 2013, 11:11:55 PM
Best TV show made? LOST without a shadow of a doubt!
It's funny because I actually think Lost has a good premise, although I've tried twice and failed twice just trying to finish the first season.
The first season is probably the worst as its soooooooooooo frustrating with so many questions and so few answers. If you can get about 3/4 through that season you will be hooked!
Curb your enthusiasm is one of the funniest shows I've ever seen.
Quote from: McBridefan1 on January 10, 2013, 04:10:50 AM
Curb your enthusiasm is one of the funniest shows I've ever seen.
Watched one episode and could not believe how poor the acting, script, direction and production were.
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Quote from: McBridefan1 on January 10, 2013, 04:10:50 AM
Curb your enthusiasm is one of the funniest shows I've ever seen.
Watched one episode and could not believe how poor the acting, script, direction and production were.
And what are your favourite shows (apart from Sherlock)? I am looking for something new and some British show would be great. I've watched most American shows and now I am exploring British and Spanish TV series. :)
Can not believe that not one person has mentioned Community-one of the funniest, most endlessly quotable American comedy shows. Just amazing.
Community - S03E11 - Wireless Racist Security Camera (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mNs2sYZv98M#noexternalembed-ws)
Quote from: A Humble Man on January 09, 2013, 09:23:27 PM
Never watch cartoons as they are for kids. My son is always saying their are a lot of adult cartoon but that is just lazy or cheapskate. If you have something serious to say use actors playing as people not cartoon version of them.
Geez, you're a barrel of laughs. How about suggesting something you like instead of making sweeping judgements on things you know nothing about.
A show which seemed to slip under the radar for everyone is Ideal. It's starts Johnny Vegas a pot dealer and it's set in his apartment building. There's 7 series of it I think, shown on the BBC, yet I've rarely met a person who's seen it.
I am watching a few at the moment, and have seen some really good series in the past:
Rome
Deadwood
Carnivale
Hell on Wheels
Justified
Community
Pillars of the Earth
Tudors
Borgias
Weeds
Breaking Bad
Men of a certain age
To name a few. Go on, watch some TV this weekend!
Oh I forgot a couple:
Love/hate
Magic City
Community had a couple of great seasons but went downhill big time in s3. Too much focus on abed. Its gone to poo altogether now. Probably wont last past the next 12 episodes
Quote from: rusty shackleford on January 10, 2013, 09:41:36 AM
Community had a couple of great seasons but went downhill big time in s3. Too much focus on abed. Its gone to sh1t altogether now. Probably wont last past the next 12 episodes
I thought Community had a poor 3/4 episodes in Season 3 all right at the start. The rest after that are quality however.
Quote from: farfouille on January 10, 2013, 10:40:22 AM
Quote from: bigglesfc on January 10, 2013, 09:34:48 AM
Carnivale
Now that sounds promising. :)
I have this ready and waiting for when we get through all the other shows currently watching.
Very much looking forward to it. Sounds good.
Quote from: A Humble Man on January 10, 2013, 07:42:44 AM
Quote from: McBridefan1 on January 10, 2013, 04:10:50 AM
Curb your enthusiasm is one of the funniest shows I've ever seen.
Watched one episode and could not believe how poor the acting, script, direction and production were.
Considering the show is mostly ad-libbed, I'd say that it's pretty bloody exceptional.
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Quote from: A Humble Man on January 10, 2013, 07:42:44 AM
Quote from: McBridefan1 on January 10, 2013, 04:10:50 AM
Curb your enthusiasm is one of the funniest shows I've ever seen.
Watched one episode and could not believe how poor the acting, script, direction and production were.
Considering the show is mostly ad-libbed, I'd say that it's pretty bloody exceptional.
That show seems to be like marmite for people. Much like this classic comedy 'garth marenghi's darkplace', also 'dr terribles house of horrible'. Very good considering.
If you're looking for a bit of comedy, you could always go for some good ol' Fast Show. One of the best sketch-shows ever made, if not the best.
Quote from: A Humble Man on January 10, 2013, 07:42:44 AM
Quote from: McBridefan1 on January 10, 2013, 04:10:50 AM
Curb your enthusiasm is one of the funniest shows I've ever seen.
Watched one episode and could not believe how poor the acting, script, direction and production were.
Do you like anything?
Page 7 and nobody mentioned Luther? Brilliant show, and Idris Elba is as awesome as ever. Probably a good time to get into it too, series 3 is on the way in the next few months and there's plans for a movie too!
If you want comedy - find Father Ted. Surreal comedy at its best - "these cows are small, but those are far away" remains my favourite comedy line ever.
If watching just one episode as a taster then go for Speed.
prefer the oldies like cheers,mash,taxi,happy days and frasier ( i's sure there are others that i liked but memeory fails me at the moment)
i think frasier ran for approx 260 episodes - not sure which was the longest running series ever
also brilliant fawlty towers,black adder and father ted
of the newer stuff i do like the in-betweeners
peep show is a classic. New series not so much.
Anyone that saw black books on channel 4 with dylan moran a good few years ago was very funny (most of the scenes between bil bailey and moran were ad-libbed which makes it even more great to watch)
Quote from: A Humble Man on January 09, 2013, 09:23:27 PM
Never watch cartoons as they are for kids. My son is always saying their are a lot of adult cartoon but that is just lazy or cheapskate. If you have something serious to say use actors playing as people not cartoon version of them.
Lol. That must have been the most hilarious opinion I have read for weeks. Oh well.
Forgot to mention that since visiting the "Cheers" bar in Boston last April, and sitting where Norm used to sit, we ordered the DVDs and ploughed through them - forgotten how great it was.
I think Ernie Pantusso ("Coach") must be one of the best ever TV characters.
And Diane Chambers one of the better looking ones...
Quote from: ddeuce on January 10, 2013, 02:12:09 PM
Quote from: A Humble Man on January 10, 2013, 07:42:44 AM
Quote from: McBridefan1 on January 10, 2013, 04:10:50 AM
Curb your enthusiasm is one of the funniest shows I've ever seen.
Watched one episode and could not believe how poor the acting, script, direction and production were.
Do you like anything?
telling people why he thinks they're wrong
Quote from: FF(C)UK on January 10, 2013, 02:17:04 PM
If you want comedy - find Father Ted. Surreal comedy at its best - "these cows are small, but those are far away" remains my favourite comedy line ever.
If watching just one episode as a taster then go for Speed.
Pat Mustard asked if he could put his massive tool in my boxMine is the episode where everyone thinks Ted is a racist, and the neighbour is asking Ted if everyone should be racists because he's not sure if he has the time with looking after the farm and all
Quote from: A Humble Man on January 10, 2013, 07:42:44 AM
Quote from: McBridefan1 on January 10, 2013, 04:10:50 AM
Curb your enthusiasm is one of the funniest shows I've ever seen.
Watched one episode and could not believe how poor the acting, script, direction and production were.
lol... are you larry david?
Quote from: cottage cheese on January 10, 2013, 03:17:18 PM
peep show is a classic. New series not so much.
Anyone that saw black books on channel 4 with dylan moran a good few years ago was very funny (most of the scenes between bil bailey and moran were ad-libbed which makes it even more great to watch)
latest peep show series was great! accept for the ending... but i agree with you about black books.
It has been mentioned a lot but Breaking Bad really is exceptional.
Quote from: ddeuce on January 10, 2013, 02:12:09 PM
Quote from: A Humble Man on January 10, 2013, 07:42:44 AM
Quote from: McBridefan1 on January 10, 2013, 04:10:50 AM
Curb your enthusiasm is one of the funniest shows I've ever seen.
Watched one episode and could not believe how poor the acting, script, direction and production were.
Do you like anything?
Football, British and European films, Holby City, Pointless, Egg Heads and Great Railway Journeys.
Quote from: Burt on January 10, 2013, 03:27:00 PM
Forgot to mention that since visiting the "Cheers" bar in Boston last April, and sitting where Norm used to sit, we ordered the DVDs and ploughed through them - forgotten how great it was.
I think Ernie Pantusso ("Coach") must be one of the best ever TV characters.
And Diane Chambers one of the better looking ones...
A looker for sure was Diane...the word great is overused but Cheers was great....none of the characters maintained normal relationships...made for fantastic viewing...every edition makes me laugh....and its in a bar.
coyw
Quote from: King_Crud on January 10, 2013, 03:47:24 PM
Quote from: FF(C)UK on January 10, 2013, 02:17:04 PM
If you want comedy - find Father Ted. Surreal comedy at its best - "these cows are small, but those are far away" remains my favourite comedy line ever.
If watching just one episode as a taster then go for Speed.
Pat Mustard asked if he could put his massive tool in my box
Mine is the episode where everyone thinks Ted is a racist, and the neighbour is asking Ted if everyone should be racists because he's not sure if he has the time with looking after the farm and all
Yep he had my married and maiden name, shame he died so young
another british cult classic is LEAGUE OF GENTLEMEN
seriously wierd but totally enthralling
and very very funny
the sort of follow up was Psychoville which was even more disturbing and brilliant
The ultra violent series, "The Walking Dead", on the AMC network channel is a guilty pleasure. So is "True Blood" (HBO) and "Curb Your Enthusiasm" (Larry David--the creative force behind Seinfeld). But for sheer genius, I have to go with Louis C.K.'s show. I think Graham Norton does an outstanding job at a variety/interview talk show. And I miss Fawlty Towers. The second season of X Factor in the U.S. produced an amazing talent (the best talent rarely wins these competitions)--a 13 year old girl from Westchester, N.Y.--Carly Rose Sonenclar. Anybody catch her performances? In a word, wow. I can't stand Simon Cowell and his teller-of-hard-truths persona, and the first season was a bomb. Everything is overproduced and subtle and nuanced performances die a horrible death to pyrotechnics and flash. But this one performer, who ended up in second place, will be a major star one day. Even Cowell repeatedly admitted as much. A once in a generation talent. Here are a few hyperlinks so you can judge for yourself: Meet Carly Rose Sonenclar - THE X FACTOR USA 2012 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nU_dBDccruI#ws) (23 million hits!) Carly Rose Sonenclar Goes Unplugged - THE X FACTOR USA 2012 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-8VdiECFIg#ws)
Carly Rose Sonenclar's Fans Chose Beyonce - THE X FACTOR USA 2012 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQ5a7ovLlOk#ws)
Ruddy hell don't care if I've already said it, but I just watched the finale of season three of Breaking bad. Holy moley that is some good stuff!, It's a must watch!!!!!!!!!!! 098.gif :yay: 098.gif
Blown away like I was? Here are some more: A cover version of Bruno Mars' "Make it Rain"-- Carly Rose Sonenclar Makes It Rain - THE X FACTOR USA 2012 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ppuxdlNQCVw#ws) And "Over The Rainbow":
Carly Rose Sonenclar: An Alien? - THE X FACTOR USA 2012 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_QP0b_ooHQU#ws) And I won't go as far as others have in speculating that Lee Ann Rimes had been drinking before she sang her duet with the 13 year old prodigy in the finale. You be the judge: Carly Rose Sonenclar & LeAnn Rimes' Duet - THE X FACTOR USA 2012 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qiidzhOTOiQ#ws)
Quote from: FFC to the Max on January 11, 2013, 01:06:21 AM
Ruddy hell don't care if I've already said it, but I just watched the finale of season three of Breaking bad. Holy moley that is some good stuff!, It's a must watch!!!!!!!!!!! 098.gif :yay: 098.gif
SPOILER: I felt so sorry for Gale. Harmless guy... little bit annoying, though
I forgot about Luis CK he makes me laugh hard... good shout forever fulham.
Quote from: A Humble Man on January 09, 2013, 10:51:20 AM
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Quote from: farfouille on January 09, 2013, 09:51:33 AM
Oh, this is my strength - I am a TV series maniac. My personal top 10 is:
1. Mad Men
2. Homeland
3. Dexter
4. Breaking Bad
5. The Walking Dead
6. The Vampire Diaries
7. Misfits
8. American Horror Story
9. El Barco
10. Game of Thrones
From the old ones I can mention Prison Break, Lost and FlashForward.
Top Ten Drama:
1. The Shield
2. Breaking Bad
3. Sopranos
4. American Horror Story
5. The Wire
6. Dexter
7. Mad Men
8. Sons of Anarchy
9. Deadwood
10. Boardwalk Empire
Comedy:
1. Curb Your Enthusiasm
2. The Office (us)
3. Its Always Sunny in Philadelphia
4. Trailer Park Boys
5. Arrested Development
6. Futurama
7. The League
8. Parks and Recreation
9. The Life and Times of Tim
10. Eastbound & Down
I have not seen any of the programmes on either of these lists but do not feel I am missing anything.
How would you know?
Mad Men is fantastic. Sherlock is excellent and one I haven't seen mentioned, and I nearly cried when it ended, was Friday Night Lights. Best show on before it finally ended. Suits is pretty good as well.
Quote from: farfouille on January 10, 2013, 10:40:22 AM
Quote from: bigglesfc on January 10, 2013, 09:34:48 AM
Carnivale
Now that sounds promising. :)
Depreession era travelling carnivale with a bit of a mean twist, without giving too much away. It was one of my favourites of the bunch.
Not sure what to make of Shirley Maclaine as Martha Levinson in Downton Abbey. Show is taking a bit of a risk. Brits will accept an American addition only in digestible pieces. She's always been a scenery chewer. Maggie Smith can do no wrong in my book. I've taken to watching old reruns of I Love Lucy. God, that woman was a comic genius. You probably didn't get that over there. Physical humor tends to travel well, though, whereas cultural reference point humor--not so much. But, then, how does one explain the success of Monty Python in North America? There was a PBS show on Thursdays titled "Prime Minister's Questions", I think. I used to tune in religiously to watch the Tories go after Blair over anything and everything. And he would parry and give back as good as he got. Blood sport. Such an odd tableau of benchers making speeches in the form of drawn out questions, knowing full well the likely responses. Kind of a Kabuki theatre. Fascinating to hear the muttering, hear hears, and all that, but at the bottom of it all was the take away that it was all a kind of dumb show, that no one was actually exchanging ideas or attempting to persuade the other side. Rather, they were simply posturing. It's no different over here, just presented a little differently, I suppose. There was an equivalent telecast in Canada, but it was boring as hell. Anyone notice how many English film actors are playing Americans on popular TV shows in the States now? Minnie Driver has always been able to do a terrific Midwestern accent. And Hugh Laurie in "House"--excellent. But some of them--like that Underworld actress (can't remember her name)--makes the common mistake of flattening her "A"s to much, punching the vowels, and resorting to a monotone style of delivery. Just curious--how was Meryl Streep in "Iron Lady" received?
Quote from: bigglesfc on January 11, 2013, 05:46:43 AM
Quote from: farfouille on January 10, 2013, 10:40:22 AM
Quote from: bigglesfc on January 10, 2013, 09:34:48 AM
Carnivale
Now that sounds promising. :)
Depreession era travelling carnivale with a bit of a mean twist, without giving too much away. It was one of my favourites of the bunch.
I am already at the 5th episode. It's just the type I like. Reminds me of Tween Peaks and Heroes somehow.
I know you have a lot of suggestions but The Wire is possibly the best show ever made.
Quote from: EJL on January 11, 2013, 02:27:04 AM
Quote from: FFC to the Max on January 11, 2013, 01:06:21 AM
Ruddy hell don't care if I've already said it, but I just watched the finale of season three of Breaking bad. Holy moley that is some good stuff!, It's a must watch!!!!!!!!!!! 098.gif :yay: 098.gif
SPOILER: I felt so sorry for Gale. Harmless guy... little bit annoying, though
See I didn't really feel sorry for Gale as you said he was quite annoying, the thing that kind of shocked me was that Jesse actually went through with it and shot him. Considering that he up until that point always stated that he was not a killer. I mean he was only returning the favour to Walt so it made sense, but it was still quite shocking seeing him kill Gale at point blank range.
No talk of Breaking Bad returning last night?
One of the top 3 shows ever made, maybe even number one if the last 7 episodes are as good as EP9
Quote from: farfouille on January 11, 2013, 06:51:26 AM
Quote from: bigglesfc on January 11, 2013, 05:46:43 AM
Quote from: farfouille on January 10, 2013, 10:40:22 AM
Quote from: bigglesfc on January 10, 2013, 09:34:48 AM
Carnivale
Now that sounds promising. :)
Depreession era travelling carnivale with a bit of a mean twist, without giving too much away. It was one of my favourites of the bunch.
I am already at the 5th episode. It's just the type I like. Reminds me of Tween Peaks and Heroes somehow.
Saw it a few years back. Have you got to the Man Eating Chicken episode? No it's not a spoiler. Just made me laugh. Good series.
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Quote from: farfouille on January 11, 2013, 06:51:26 AM
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Quote from: farfouille on January 10, 2013, 10:40:22 AM
Quote from: bigglesfc on January 10, 2013, 09:34:48 AM
Carnivale
Now that sounds promising. :)
Depreession era travelling carnivale with a bit of a mean twist, without giving too much away. It was one of my favourites of the bunch.
I am already at the 5th episode. It's just the type I like. Reminds me of Tween Peaks and Heroes somehow.
Saw it a few years back. Have you got to the Man Eating Chicken episode? No it's not a spoiler. Just made me laugh. Good series.
I saw all the episodes - very entertaining, too bad it was cancelled.
I am now watching "Under the Dome", it's based on the Steven King novel. It's not bad but it's not Breaking Bad. :)
Best new show: Banshee. I've been thinking what one word sums it up best. Dangerous. I love that series. My wife has taken to that new show about an enforcer, "Ray Donovan." Anybody watching that one?
I really like Banshee but I never knew why. :58:
Did anyone watch Hannibal? Found it quite slow to begin with but it found its feet and the story arc of the first season all fell into place last couple of episodes.
If you like the films and books, everyweek there is a quote or scene from them fitted in.
Check out 'Copper', Irish cops in the 1860's policing the five points (Gangs of new york era). Hell on wheels, and Longmire.
Quote from: rusty shackleford on August 12, 2013, 08:45:59 PM
No talk of Breaking Bad returning last night?
One of the top 3 shows ever made, maybe even number one if the last 7 episodes are as good as EP9
It really was brilliant. Has set up the series nicely I think.
Breaking Bad was absolutely brilliant. Stayed up until 3 to download the episode immediately after it went online. Terrible idea to do so, but definitely worth it.
SPOILER: when the garage door closed!
House was my favourite character on television - the series was brilliant throughout its eight year run. Often criticised for being formulaic with regards to the medical cases, but the writing and characterisation were always top notch.
It certainly falls away in the later season but I am a big fan of the American Office.
Quote from: EJL on August 13, 2013, 12:25:52 AM
SPOILER: when the garage door closed!
:)
What about the last line?
The sixth series of The Mentalist will be on Channel 5 in a couple of months. A great show.
Quote from: Forever Fulham on August 12, 2013, 10:04:30 PM
Best new show: Banshee. I've been thinking what one word sums it up best. Dangerous. I love that series. My wife has taken to that new show about an enforcer, "Ray Donovan." Anybody watching that one?
yep i am, quite enjoyable
My favourite TV show right now Suits, a drama about Law with some funny parts in it, currently in season 3. Started watching Luther last night as well on Netflix. Enjoyed first episode.
For comedy, Father Ted - A Song For Europe is one of the funniest things I've ever seen - particularly when they're dreaming of their video. Our American friends probably wouldn't get the parody of the Eurovision Song Contest but hey-ho. Also love The Big Bang Theory. Genius.
Quote from: Jack Fulham on August 13, 2013, 01:23:34 PM
My favourite TV show right now Suits, a drama about Law with some funny parts in it, currently in season 3. Started watching Luther last night as well on Netflix. Enjoyed first episode.
Yeah, Suits is a great show.
So nice to finally have Breaking Bad back btw!
Don't know if anyone's mentioned it but the office is amazing
Dexter is still awesome. Only Fools and Horses is still the Alex Ferguson of tv programmes. Prefer Borgias to Game of Thrones. and Breaking bad and the wire are just wow .
The Shield, The Sopranos and Breaking Bad - 3 best shows ever made. Order changes on a daily basis
Dexter, banshee, hannibal and ray Donovan. And yes it is cool
Another vote for Game of Thrones.
Need to catch riiiiight up on Breaking Bad.
But constantly watching episodes of I'm Alan Partridge, Big Bang Theory and The Office (US) right now.
p.s Did I read correctly - someone generalised an entire nations worth of TV!? Let's base British TV on Made in Chelsea and TOWIE then...
New breaking bad ep was insane
"if you don't know who I am, maybe your best course of action is to tread lightly"
Quote from: Baider on August 13, 2013, 08:45:50 PM
New breaking bad ep was insane
"if you don't know who I am, maybe your best course of action is to tread lightly"
Dean Norris had really stepped up his game. As the scene went on, and Hank listed atrocity after atrocity caused by Walter, you could see him getting more and more scared. Imagine it, you spend years of your life two moves behind someone who you believe to be the mother of all drug lords, only for it to be your nerdy, sick stepbrother. Why wouldn't you be scared?!
