Topic: Dave's TV Snobbery Topic with added Low Brow Self Indulgences

[gerrardisgod]

Deadwood and Justified.

[Brian Blessed]

This isn't new, but I watched three episodes of Extras last night. I don't think I laughed out loud once, but still enjoyed it far more than I thought I would.Worth a go, at least the first three.

[lfc786]

friday night lights fucking quality.

[[new username under construction]]

it's certainly not Dallas 2012

[Ginamos]

Just downloaded Continuum,hope its a good one

Just watched it and it has the potential to be a great series. I've always loved time travel so might give this series a go. Plus Rachel Nichols is super hot! 

Just watched the first three episodes of Continuum. Enjoyed it, not exactly taxing on the brain, but good entertainment.

Spoiler

Seeing as Rachel Nichols is fighting on the side of the Corporations, I assume she'll turn at some point, that'll be interesting.

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[JoeCole]

Looking to get into something else while Game of Thrones is on a break. I was thinking about Mad Men and The Walking Dead, is there anyone here who watches both? Which is better?

[Macphisto80]

Looking to get into something else while Game of Thrones is on a break. I was thinking about Mad Men and The Walking Dead, is there anyone here who watches both? Which is better?

Depends. Mad Men might bore the shit out of you. It's one of those shows that starts off really slow, and some might argue that not a hell of a lot actually happens. One for the "artsy" types, although I do like it, but I really don't think it's all that it's cracked up to be.  The Walking Dead is utterly unique in the fact that it's zombies, horror and a TV show. There's really nothing else out there that's like it. Some may argue the same that it can be boring and not a hell of a lot happens (half of season 2 is a prime example of that argument) but I found it consistently entertaining, and the zombies and effects are better than most big screen ventures of the same genre. They really are fantastically well done. The writing, acting and characters wobbles at times, but it's nothing that can't be overlooked (this is fiction with zombies we're talking about here). The finale of last season has only been matched by Game of Thrones in terms of production. At times it feels like you're watching a short film rather than a TV show, much like GoT does. Give TWD a try first before sinking your noggin into Mad Men.

[Beav]

Any recommendations for a decent show that I can just dip in and out with.

Got Dexter on at the moment which occupies my watching time at night with the missus, but need something else for when I'm off work some days.

Used to watch House, Suits and Archer but House has finished and the others are between series'
 Don't mind if it's a comedy or drama, but would just like something I can flick on and enjoy.

[dave 5516]

Any recommendations for a decent show that I can just dip in and out with.

Got Dexter on at the moment which occupies my watching time at night with the missus, but need something else for when I'm off work some days.

Used to watch House, Suits and Archer but House has finished and the others are between series'
 Don't mind if it's a comedy or drama, but would just like something I can flick on and enjoy.

I always recommend Braquo to people looking for a new show.To compare it to a show most people have seen,I'd say it's like The Shield,except it's French and much,much better.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1429534/

[Ginamos]

I always recommend Braquo to people looking for a new show.To compare it to a show most people have seen,I'd say it's like The Shield,except it's French and much,much better.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1429534/

Better than The Shield? High praise indeed.

Cheers, I'll give it a go.

[Macphisto80]

Any recommendations for a decent show that I can just dip in and out with.

Got Dexter on at the moment which occupies my watching time at night with the missus, but need something else for when I'm off work some days.

Used to watch House, Suits and Archer but House has finished and the others are between series'
 Don't mind if it's a comedy or drama, but would just like something I can flick on and enjoy.

Watched BSG yet?

[Danyaals Kop]

I've decided to start watching The Wire now that my break started.

[dave 5516]

Watched BSG yet?

Or Firefly?

[dave 5516]

Better than The Shield? High praise indeed.

Cheers, I'll give it a go.

It's very similar to 36,which was also directed by Olvier Marchal,the creator of Braquo.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0390808/

[dave 5516]

Watched BSG yet?

What's the second series of TWD been like?

[JoeCole]

Depends. Mad Men might bore the shit out of you. It's one of those shows that starts off really slow, and some might argue that not a hell of a lot actually happens. One for the "artsy" types, although I do like it, but I really don't think it's all that it's cracked up to be.  The Walking Dead is utterly unique in the fact that it's zombies, horror and a TV show. There's really nothing else out there that's like it. Some may argue the same that it can be boring and not a hell of a lot happens (half of season 2 is a prime example of that argument) but I found it consistently entertaining, and the zombies and effects are better than most big screen ventures of the same genre. They really are fantastically well done. The writing, acting and characters wobbles at times, but it's nothing that can't be overlooked (this is fiction with zombies we're talking about here). The finale of last season has only been matched by Game of Thrones in terms of production. At times it feels like you're watching a short film rather than a TV show, much like GoT does. Give TWD a try first before sinking your noggin into Mad Men.

Haven't got a problem with things being slow paced, The Wire is probably the best thing I've ever watched. Thanks for all that info, will hopefully get around to starting TWD tomorrow.

[Beav]

Watched BSG yet?

What's that?

Or Firefly?

One of my all time favourite shows.

[wz4jc3]

I've decided to start watching The Wire now that my break started.

I hope you do better than I did. I only lasted until half way through the second series. :-(

[dave 5516]

What's that?

One of my all time favourite shows.

Battlestar Galactica?

Mine also.Bastard fox.

[Ginamos]

Depends. Mad Men might bore the shit out of you. It's one of those shows that starts off really slow, and some might argue that not a hell of a lot actually happens. One for the "artsy" types, although I do like it, but I really don't think it's all that it's cracked up to be.  The Walking Dead is utterly unique in the fact that it's zombies, horror and a TV show. There's really nothing else out there that's like it. Some may argue the same that it can be boring and not a hell of a lot happens (half of season 2 is a prime example of that argument) but I found it consistently entertaining, and the zombies and effects are better than most big screen ventures of the same genre. They really are fantastically well done. The writing, acting and characters wobbles at times, but it's nothing that can't be overlooked (this is fiction with zombies we're talking about here). The finale of last season has only been matched by Game of Thrones in terms of production. At times it feels like you're watching a short film rather than a TV show, much like GoT does. Give TWD a try first before sinking your noggin into Mad Men.

Baled after the first season of The Walking Dead, presumably the second season is better.

From reading the threads I know you're a fan of the graphic novel (which I've read a bit of). So worth getting back into Season Two?

[Beav]

Battlestar Galactica?

Mine also.Bastard fox.

Ahh, never got into it, but I like my sci-fi stuff. Might watch that and Farscape while I'm at it.

[dave 5516]

Ahh, never got into it, but I like my sci-fi stuff. Might watch that and Farscape while I'm at it.

This is a free download of a Firefly book written by Steven Brust.Also his Wiki page.

http://manybooks.net/titles/brustsother08my_own_kind_of_freedom.html

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steven_Brust

[Macphisto80]

Baled after the first season of The Walking Dead, presumably the second season is better.

From reading the threads I know you're a fan of the graphic novel (which I've read a bit of). So worth getting back into Season Two?

Absolutely, yes, it's worth getting back into season 2. The first half of it is a bit ponderous in spells, although it does pick up pace quiet a bit in the second half leading up to a brilliant finale. 3rd season should be a belter.

[Mr Dilkington]

MadMen.

[Art Vandelay]

This looks like it might be decent....

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/v/wC8ovJYAU3U?version=3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">http://www.youtube.com/v/wC8ovJYAU3U?version=3</a>

[Agger]

This looks like it might be decent....

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/v/wC8ovJYAU3U?version=3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">http://www.youtube.com/v/wC8ovJYAU3U?version=3</a>

I've heard exciting things about this and am looking forward to it. However, the trailer didn't tickle my balls very much.

[danwms]

Mad Men is a million times better than the walking dead.

Its up there with the wire IMO

[doc_antonio]

Once Upon a Time... watched a few episodes last night, found it hilarious.

[Macphisto80]

Mad Men is a million times better than the walking dead.

Its up there with the wire IMO

Really that's subject to opinion and you really can't compare the two given they are two distinct genres. If you like horror, then you'll prefer TWD. Simple, really.

[Bob Loblaw]

Looking to get into something else while Game of Thrones is on a break. I was thinking about Mad Men and The Walking Dead, is there anyone here who watches both? Which is better?

Game of Thrones wont be back for ages, you could probably squeeze both in. Chalk and cheese anyway.

Baled after the first season of The Walking Dead, presumably the second season is better.

From reading the threads I know you're a fan of the graphic novel (which I've read a bit of). So worth getting back into Season Two?

Like the first season it has it's moments. But it's more of the same really: ponderous plot, wooden acting and cheesy dialogue.

[dave 5516]

I have one here.Not new but not shown in the UK.Danish police series,3 season's.And for anyone interested in it it's on Pirate Bay.

http://thepiratebay.se/torrent/6378331/The_Eagle_(Ornen__en_Krimi-Odysse)_(Multisub)_-S1-_3

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0383164/

[.adam]

Watched the first episode of Game of Thrones last night as I'm looking for something new to get in to. Didn't enjoy it at all, not sure it's for me. Any afficionados out there - is it a series that grows on you?

The graituitous nudity was nice, mind.

[dave 5516]

Wilfred is back.Season 2 ep 1 is here.Oh hell yes.................

http://extratorrent.com/torrent_download/2723155/Wilfred+US+S02E01+HDTV+XviD-AFG%5Bettv%5D.torrent

[ConqueredAllOfEurope]

Downloaded the whole 1st season of Homeland, got picked up for a 2nd season so it must be decent.

Anyone here seen it? Any good?

[Anywhichwayicant]

Downloaded the whole 1st season of Homeland, got picked up for a 2nd season so it must be decent.

Anyone here seen it? Any good?

I love it. Solid 8/10.

[rob1408]

Really that's subject to opinion and you really can't compare the two given they are two distinct genres. If you like horror, then you'll prefer TWD. Simple, really.

Not at all, in any way.  Im a huge horror fan, I have about 1000 DVDs, 90% horror, from all decades.

Romero is my god, not just for his 'dead' films, but also for The Crazies and especially Martin.  I was looking forward to The Walking Dead, but it's just dull, the writing is flat.

Mad Men on the other hand, is superb and is up there with The Wire.

[dave 5516]

I have one here.Not new but not shown in the UK.Danish police series,3 season's.And for anyone interested in it it's on Pirate Bay.

http://thepiratebay.se/torrent/6378331/The_Eagle_(Ornen__en_Krimi-Odysse)_(Multisub)_-S1-_3

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0383164/

Watched the first season of this,and it was really good,the usual high standard's we're all used to from Danish tv.

It's a lot like The Wire,it's about a unit set up to combat cross border,international crime,the lead police is the main character,Hallgrim(The Eagle) is areally well written character,as are all the other's.

In a subplot Hallgrim has to deal with flashback's to his childhood in Iceland.

I put the first season on just to see what it was like,and ended up watching 5 hour's,it was that good,I just had to know what was going to happen next.

It's a really good show,well worth a look.

[Acaustiq]

This looks like it might be decent....

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/v/wC8ovJYAU3U?version=3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">http://www.youtube.com/v/wC8ovJYAU3U?version=3</a>

Learnt his lesson with network television then, if only Studio 60 had been on HBO.

[Macphisto80]

Not at all, in any way.  Im a huge horror fan, I have about 1000 DVDs, 90% horror, from all decades.

Romero is my god, not just for his 'dead' films, but also for The Crazies and especially Martin.  I was looking forward to The Walking Dead, but it's just dull, the writing is flat.

Mad Men on the other hand, is superb and is up there with The Wire.

That's where I beg to differ. As I say, it's opinion. I love horror and the zombie genre, but I personally think Romero is as overrated as anyone gets. Aside from his first three films, he's really exposed himself for not being very good at all. I'd go as far as to say that if it weren't for the excellent special effects crew that worked on Dawn and Day (which work on TWD), then he'd have been found out a lot quicker. Some of his latest offerings are atrocious.

[stevedo]

friday night lights fucking quality.

Good shout that.