Streaming or currently airing TV shows (AKA Netflix thread) (41 Viewers)

[Radio Free Homer]

All but Mad Men (not interested) or The Shield (keep forgetting about it; is it streamable?)

No. Amazon had it but not anymore.  Top 5 all-time show for me.

Halt and Catch Fire is great...I think you'd dig it.

 

[Nick Vermeil]

Sense8 finale this weekend. 

Over/under on orgy scenes?

 

[JoeSteeler]

All but Mad Men (not interested) or The Shield (keep forgetting about it; is it streamable?)

Shield is on Hulu. Give Mad Men a try, it is very good.

 

[Radio Free Homer]

Shield is on Hulu.

Ooh, this is good info. 

 

[That one guy]

Over/under on orgy scenes?

2 shots of Wolfgang’s donger

1 virtual make out/grope session

Ends with a live sex casserole, Spanish side-chick included...some other cluster participating, making us all think they may actually continue show

 

[rustycolts]

There's a show on Netflix that just aired last August starring Micheal Rappoport called Atyical. It's a dark comedy about an autistic HS student with Aspergers (Which I have) and came across the show accidentally while on Vacation in Toronto trying to find something to watch before I went to bed. It's a dark comedy that shows the struggles of both family and person dealing with the issue but has a comedic relief to it. My dad it's hard to get him to laugh at TV these days but this show had him cracking up within the first episode. Only this and Big Bang really get him going. Season 2 is approve and should be out around the same time in the summer. 

I also just finished Turned on Netflix that was a very good show about General Washington and the first American Spies. 

Thanks for this watched the first episode tonight really enjoyed it.My daughter was born missing a chromosome.She is 34 and will always be with us.To know Megan is to love Megan.This show brings back a lot of memories.

 

[Christo]

Looking for a new drama to start.  Based on discussions in here I think top choices are Bloodline, Halt and Catch Fire, and Fortitude.

Any thoughts? 

Just watched the first season of Halt & Catch Fire last weekend. It took a few episodes to get into it. But it started rolling. Looking forward to binging the next 3 seasons over the next 3 weekends.

 

[Christo]

All but Mad Men (not interested)

GTFO

 

[joffer]

If you could erase one series from your memory so you could watch it again, what would it be?

For me, Breaking Bad or The Shield.

 

[Chaos Commish]

If you could erase one series from your memory so you could watch it again, what would it be?

For me, Breaking Bad or The Shield.

Breaking Bad or The Wire.

 

[gianmarco]

Breaking Bad or The Wire.

I'd probably add Game of Thrones

 

[James Daulton]

If you could erase one series from your memory so you could watch it again, what would it be?

For me, Breaking Bad or The Shield.

Dr. Foster.  Duh.

 

[El Floppo]

Dr. Foster.  Duh.

 

[Bull Dozier]

Does the Wire take some time to catch steam?  I've tried watching several episodes, but it hasn't caught me as amazing television yet.  I want to like it and get into it, but maybe my expectations are too high (though people regularly say it is one of the best shows ever, so I guess high expectations are warranted).

 

[gianmarco]

Dr. Foster.  Duh.

 

[comfortably numb]

Does the Wire take some time to catch steam?  I've tried watching several episodes, but it hasn't caught me as amazing television yet.  I want to like it and get into it, but maybe my expectations are too high (though people regularly say it is one of the best shows ever, so I guess high expectations are warranted).

Its a character driven show and can be a slow burn early. It's definitely not the type of show that will grab you early.

Having so may different characters to keep up with early also adds to the slow burn as they are developing several characters and story archs but the beauty of the show is how each character is so well done and how their stories are all somehow intertwined. 

By the middle to end S1 you should start taking a liking to many of the characters. Then S2 starts are you may scratch your head a bit but dont go in thinking the show is amazing because of the plot or action. Your learning about 30-50 characters playing their own game.

It's like game of thrones in the hood...without dragons.. if you will. 

 

[need2know]

Does the Wire take some time to catch steam?  I've tried watching several episodes, but it hasn't caught me as amazing television yet.  I want to like it and get into it, but maybe my expectations are too high (though people regularly say it is one of the best shows ever, so I guess high expectations are warranted).

keep watching

 

[James Daulton]

I knew you'd come around!  I mean she was a doctor and there was cheating and drama and stuff.  Awesome!

 

[jamny]

Does the Wire take some time to catch steam?  I've tried watching several episodes, but it hasn't caught me as amazing television yet.  I want to like it and get into it, but maybe my expectations are too high (though people regularly say it is one of the best shows ever, so I guess high expectations are warranted).

It took me about 4 or 5 episode to really get into it. The show doesn't blow you away immediately, it's an accumulation of greatness that grows over time.

 

[jdoggydogg]

If you could erase one series from your memory so you could watch it again, what would it be?

Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman

 

[Franknbeans]

If you could erase one series from your memory so you could watch it again, what would it be?

Six Feet Under or the Sopranos

 

[Nick Vermeil]

Just started Broadchurch. Excellent pallet cleanser after The Rain. But it begs the question: is every show now required to be about a child in peril?  

 

[Radio Free Homer]

Just started Broadchurch. Excellent pallet cleanser after The Rain. But it begs the question: is every show now required to be about a child in peril?  

Its first season was 5 years ago. 

 

[Nick Vermeil]

Its first season was 5 years ago. 

So it’s to blame?  

I’m 3 episodes in and its clear the creators of Dark were fans. Maybe too much. 

 

[shuke]

Six Feet Under 

Really?  I couldn't make it through the second season.  Seemed like the same plot points over and over.  Should I revisit?

 

[shuke]

The Rain. 

This any good?

 

[Nick Vermeil]

This any good?

No not really. Broken logic all over the place.  I likely won’t come back for season 2. 

 

[Franknbeans]

Really?  I couldn't make it through the second season.  Seemed like the same plot points over and over.  Should I revisit?

The last few episodes were poignant if you can make it through the rest.

 

[comfortably numb]

Really?  I couldn't make it through the second season.  Seemed like the same plot points over and over.  Should I revisit?

Really?

I loved six feet under.

No show made me feel like life was captured in 1 entire series as six feet did.

 

[IMAX 3D]

Really?  I couldn't make it through the second season.  Seemed like the same plot points over and over.  Should I revisit?

Yes

 

[rustycolts]

Just started Evil Genius pretty interesting so far.I can't believe I don't remember this happening it was so bizarre.

 

[jdoggydogg]

Really?  I couldn't make it through the second season.  Seemed like the same plot points over and over.  Should I revisit?

6'U has its ups and downs, but I think it's well worth completing. 

 

[gianmarco]

Its a character driven show and can be a slow burn early. It's definitely not the type of show that will grab you early.

Having so may different characters to keep up with early also adds to the slow burn as they are developing several characters and story archs but the beauty of the show is how each character is so well done and how their stories are all somehow intertwined. 

By the middle to end S1 you should start taking a liking to many of the characters. Then S2 starts are you may scratch your head a bit but dont go in thinking the show is amazing because of the plot or action. Your learning about 30-50 characters playing their own game.

It's like game of thrones in the hood...without dragons.. if you will. 

The fascinating thing about this show, to me, is that there really isn't any main character. Pretty unique in that sense, imo.

 

[SWC]

i wish they would make more sherlocks those zany bbc guys just really make a good show that is all i am sayin top o the morning to the bank bromigos

 

[IMAX 3D]

The fascinating thing about this show, to me, is that there really isn't any main character. Pretty unique in that sense, imo.

The main character is Baltimore 

 

[badmojo1006]

If you could erase one series from your memory so you could watch it again, what would it be?

For me, Breaking Bad or The Shield.

Hill Street Blues

 

[FreeBaGeL]

Does the Wire take some time to catch steam?  I've tried watching several episodes, but it hasn't caught me as amazing television yet.  I want to like it and get into it, but maybe my expectations are too high (though people regularly say it is one of the best shows ever, so I guess high expectations are warranted).

Honestly things probably slow down if anything after S1.

I like slow burns.  But this one just never caught me like BB, GoT, True Detective, etc.

 

[Bull Dozier]

Just started Broadchurch. Excellent pallet cleanser after The Rain. But it begs the question: is every show now required to be about a child in peril?  

Loved this show, though a lot of it was the accents.  I love various accents from the Isles.

Hill Street Blues

I wish this was streamed somwhere.  I was a little too young to enjoy it on its run, but don't want to shell out the hundreds it would take to buy the DVDs these days.

 

[Bull Dozier]

Honestly things probably slow down if anything after S1.

I like slow burns.  But this one just never caught me like BB, GoT, True Detective, etc.

I didn't think BB was as slow a burn.  Walter caught me instantly as a character, and I didn't feel like I needed to take notes as the show went on to keep everyone straight.

 

[JoeSteeler]

Loved this show, though a lot of it was the accents.  I love various accents from the Isles.

I wish this was streamed somwhere.  I was a little too young to enjoy it on its run, but don't want to shell out the hundreds it would take to buy the DVDs these days.

Hill Street is on Hulu IIRC

eta - yep - https://www.justwatch.com/us/tv-show/hill-street-blues

 

[jdoggydogg]

Hill Street Blues

This is a series I predict most people under 30 haven't seen or even heard of.

 

[Binky The Doormat]

Hill Street Blues

Joyce Davenport was mighty yummy.  I seem to recall her as my go-to when I was up for being dominated.  

She'll be 75 this year 

 

[jdoggydogg]

Joyce Davenport was mighty yummy.  I seem to recall as my go-to when I was up for being dominated.  

She'll be 75 this year 

I think that Mindy from Mork & Mindy was my first TV crush.

 

[Binky The Doormat]

I think that Mindy from Mork & Mindy was my first TV crush.

Mork's too.

 

[Don't Noonan]

Does the Wire take some time to catch steam?  I've tried watching several episodes, but it hasn't caught me as amazing television yet.  I want to like it and get into it, but maybe my expectations are too high (though people regularly say it is one of the best shows ever, so I guess high expectations are warranted).

Based on recommendations by Footballguys in this forum I watched The Wire for 3 1/2 seasons before finally quiting.  It was average at best, I had to force myself to watch and I never looked forward to the next episode.  Breaking Bad is my all time favorite,  I was hooked from the start.

 

[jdoggydogg]

Mork's too.

Ah hell.

 

[jdoggydogg]

I watched The Wire for 3 1/2 seasons before finally quiting.  It was average at best

Yeah no.

 

[badmojo1006]

This is a series I predict most people under 30 haven't seen or even heard of.

I got in a big argument with somebody on line who said Law and Order had more influence  on cops shows. I told where do you think L&O got their influence. 

 

[jdoggydogg]

I got in a big argument with somebody on line who said Law and Order had more influence  on cops shows. I told where do you think L&O got their influence. 

Exactly. Hill Street Blues practically invented the idea of showing cops' flaws and personal lives.

 

[jdoggydogg]

Exactly. Hill Street Blues practically invented the idea of showing cops' flaws and personal lives.

Although to be fair, Barney Miller did that first.