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Road Warrior

In Reply to: RE: television is better than movies now posted by mbnx01 on May 29, 2013 at 16:46:47

I'd add

Bates Motel (provided the quality doesn't diminish)
The Americans (Ditto)
The Walking Dead
The Killing
Justified

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Great list and sublist - Daryl Zero 11:48:08 06/01/13 (3)
Add Dexter and a new one: Orphan Black.

Justified is my favorite show right now with Breaking Bad, Game of Thrones, Homeland and now Orphan Black behind. I do like the Walking Dead as well but the quality of that shows wildly diverges which is true as well for Dexter.

There were some fun comedies with Don't Trust the B in Apt 23 and Happy Endings but they are gone. New Girl is worth watching.

I also like Being Human (American Version).
- Orphan Black huh? I'll be on the lookout for that one. - Road Warrior 14:49:52 06/01/13 (2)
  I'd add Boredwalk Empire to my list as well. I got burned out on Dexter after the Edward James Olmos season. Really didn't like it. Loved all the previous ones tho. Need to ketchup on the last season as its premise, in the first episode at least, was intriguing. All the episodes we saw of The B in Apt 33 were good. We gave New Girl a shot, watched the first 5 or so episodes, Zooey was great but it seemed (and I know their roles improved) the supporting cast were just window dressing.
  
  Justified is my current fav as well. I don't now if they can keep the storylines fresh and semi believable but so far they've served up a plethora great tales and bad guys.
  
  Guilty pleasures, Revenge (I know, I know) and Nashville
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  - RE: Orphan Black huh? I'll be on the lookout for that one. - Daryl Zero 20:17:59 06/01/13 (1)
    Orphan Black is quite good. Its on BBC America. Its sort of a sci fi but mostly has a lead actress doing an incredible job with a good mystery/thriller edge.
    I also watch Revenge and Nashville but those are pretty bad along with the good stuff. I have to yell at the tv set when those are on and I wish the good stuff rather than the soap would take over. (Seriously, Emily throws away the laptop with all the goods? Gee, it has everything you need to take down your enemies but not only won't you turn them in, you'll destroy all the evidence?).
    Another show that you would probably love (I know I have) is Banshee. Its just great. You can see all the shows on MaxGo if you are a subscriber. Its kind of way out there but it is just fantastic stuff.
    As for Dexter, the previous season sucked but most people I know who like Dexter thought last year was a great return to form after the previous crappy season. This season is the last one and there are many different ways this can go.
    
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    - I almost fell out of my chair when she threw that laptop away, lol - Road Warrior 20:46:25 06/01/13 (0)
      I try to leave my brain in another room when I watch Revenge but apparently still have more sense with no brain than the writers at times. I'm 3 behind and feel a Revenge binge-night coming up.
      As for Banshee, when my bro n law comes to town we go to On Demand and watch it. He loves mindless action stuff (Strikeback anyone???) so we'll catch up on old Banshees.
      Just finished binge-ing on the last 3 Madmen to be ready for tomorrow night.
      edit - "Mindless Action" is not, in and of itself, a negative. If it's mindless action done well, I'm all for it. If it requires using a little bit of yer grey matter, even better. Banshee does hit a nice compromise. Strikeback, on the other hand, doesn't even try.
      
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had to bail on the Americans, not sure what it was, terrible acting maybe? - PhilJ 03:17:18 05/30/13 (16)
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- I managed a coupla episodes... the show sucks. nt - Victor Khomenko 11:37:20 05/30/13 (1)
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  - to put it more succinctly :^) also: it is cashing in on Homeland's popularity imo - PhilJ 12:57:22 05/30/13 (0)
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- I couldn't get over Keri Russell beating the crap out of men larger than her - Doug Flynn 08:06:00 05/30/13 (12)
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  - girls rock - mbnx01 10:28:38 05/30/13 (0)
    Boys are stupid, throw rocks at them.
    
    Books for girls.
    
    Take your daughter to work.
    
    Women belong in the house (and the Senate).
    
    Yeah, it gets old.
    
    "Lock up when you're done and don't touch the piano."
    -Dr. Greg House
  - The comedy is there, but not in laugh format. - free.ranger 08:41:20 05/30/13 (0)
    The entire premise of their existence is the joke. They desparately want to live and love normally, raise their kids, and be happy. But the whole thing, even the children, is a major facade. A joke. Most of the weekly sketches involve their square peg - round hole existence. So far they are getting away with it, but barely. The series does really well in showing how all of this is fucking up their minds. To some extent, that's comedy.
  - Best reason to watch The Americans: - Prisoners 08:11:30 05/30/13 (9)
    The girls are great to look at. The CIA neighbor's wife and his Russian informant are gorgeous. Kerri is no slouch either...but the fake wife does nothing for me.
    - I kinda like the female Russian Embassy employee (spoiler alert) - Road Warrior 10:49:12 05/30/13 (8)
      that Truman's best friend thinks he turned.
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      - Right! - Prisoners 13:56:41 05/30/13 (7)
        
        In Reply to: RE: I kinda like the female Russian Embassy employee (spoiler alert) posted by Road Warrior on May 30, 2013 at 10:49:12
        
        That's who I meant.
        
        http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3393732/ (Open in New Window)
        
        Cool! She is about as Russian-looking as I Chinese - Victor Khomenko 19:11:16 05/30/13 (6)
        
        In Reply to: RE: Right! posted by Prisoners on May 30, 2013 at 13:56:41
        
        Dominant gene in action!
        
        RE: Cool! She is about as Russian-looking as I Chinese - robert920rogers@gmail.com 21:10:21 05/30/13 (5)
        
        In Reply to: RE: Cool! She is about as Russian-looking as I Chinese posted by Victor Khomenko on May 30, 2013 at 19:11:16
        
        We get it, you don't like the show. I am sure you watch some things I wouldn't. What show on American tv do you folllow? I bet its one I like.
        
        I don't "follow" any shows - Victor Khomenko 06:09:47 05/31/13 (4)
        
        In Reply to: RE: Cool! She is about as Russian-looking as I Chinese posted by robert920rogers@gmail.com on May 30, 2013 at 21:10:21
        
        Among the American shows I rate VERY highly The Killings, and The Good Wife is not too bad either.
        There were a few silly, fluffy, mildly entertaining ones, the likes of Melissa and Joey or Hot in Cleveland, but the pickings are very slim.
        Things like House of Cards only hold until you watch the original...
        Ah... yes, and the oldies... I liked Friends, but didn't care at all for Seinfeld.
        
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        Seinfeld was the greatest comedy of all time - the key to understanding it - Doug Flynn 15:52:41 05/31/13 (3)
        
        In Reply to: RE: I don't "follow" any shows posted by Victor Khomenko on May 31, 2013 at 06:09:47
        
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        I know it is an american icon, but it is not a good comedy. nt. - Victor Khomenko 16:00:58 05/31/13 (2)
        
        In Reply to: RE: Seinfeld was the greatest comedy of all time - the key to understanding it posted by Doug Flynn on May 31, 2013 at 15:52:41
        
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        Is too (nt) - Doug Flynn 18:59:51 05/31/13 (1)
        
        In Reply to: RE: I know it is an american icon, but it is not a good comedy. nt. posted by Victor Khomenko on May 31, 2013 at 16:00:58
        
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        You win! :) nt - Victor Khomenko 19:05:58 05/31/13 (0)
        
        In Reply to: RE: Is too (nt) posted by Doug Flynn on May 31, 2013 at 18:59:51
        
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- I thought Americans was a little clunky initially but it seemed to improve - Road Warrior 06:00:16 05/30/13 (0)
  as the season went on. However, altho I looked forward to the weekly episodes, I'd agree it doesn't belong in the listed company.
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RE: Great list - robert920rogers@gmail.com 21:36:19 05/29/13 (1)
I follow every show on your list, how about Hannibal and next week is the return of falling skies.
- Yea, I need to ketchup on Falling Skies - Road Warrior 06:03:37 05/30/13 (0)
  For some reason I never watched it and have heard good things about it. Wouldn't be the first I missed out on initially and became a huge fanboi over (Sopranos, Battlestar Gallactica, The Wire, The Shield come to mind)
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RE: Great list - mbnx01 20:56:25 05/29/13 (1)
Sherlock.

Person of Interest.

"Lock up when you're done and don't touch the piano."
-Dr. Greg House
- RE: Great list - Road Warrior 05:56:50 05/30/13 (0)
  Let's not forget Downton Abbey and Vikings
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