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conman · « **Reply #240 on:** March 10, 2012, 11:30:37 pm »

this is it.... (has a few eps on youtube too)

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/v/0Z09bNgSeMI" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">http://www.youtube.com/v/0Z09bNgSeMI</a>

Bob Loblaw · « **Reply #241 on:** March 10, 2012, 11:37:52 pm »

Firs two episodes of Awake have been top notch.

rob1408 · « **Reply #242 on:** March 10, 2012, 11:39:44 pm »

Quote from: conman on March 10, 2012, 11:30:37 pm

this is it.... (has a few eps on youtube too)

Trada mentioned that the other day. It looks fucking ace, really have to get on that.

thegoodfella · « **Reply #243 on:** March 10, 2012, 11:52:33 pm »

Quote from: Bob Loblaw on March 10, 2012, 11:37:52 pm

Firs two episodes of Awake have been top notch.

Seen the first one and liked it, will check out the second one tonight.

Titi Camara · « **Reply #244 on:** March 11, 2012, 01:34:59 am »

Quote from: rob1408 on March 10, 2012, 11:39:44 pm

Trada mentioned that the other day. It looks fucking ace, really have to get on that.

Looks like that will either be pure class or utter garbage....hoping for the former!

Is the narrator the dude out of IT Crowd?

conman · « **Reply #245 on:** March 11, 2012, 09:38:29 am »

Quote from: Titi Camara on March 11, 2012, 01:34:59 am

Looks like that will either be pure class or utter garbage....hoping for the former!

Is the narrator the dude out of IT Crowd?

its brilliant, there are 2 episodes out already, and a bonus into episode (so 3 really).

this is their youtube channel

http://www.youtube.com/user/dinosaurworldwide

the narrator sounds like the IT crowd/Dark Place lad, but it aint him

Barefoot Doctor · « **Reply #246 on:** March 11, 2012, 11:25:48 am »

If you're looking for a great drama, there's plenty out there from the last few years for you to sink your teeth into.

Breaking Bad - the best drama on telly. Heart-attack inducing tension, superbly acted.

Justified - the coolest show on TV. Based on an Elmore Leonard short story, so no surprise the dialogue is fantastic with some great characters.

Chuck - my favourite show. Light-weight in comparison to the other dramas here, but it's just so much fun. Just finished its fifth and final season in the US.

Friday Night Lights - far more than a high-school drama about an American Football team. Heart-breaking.

Honourable mentions to Homeland and Game Of Thrones, the two best new shows of 2011. Loved Borgen also.

And if you're looking for something a little further back: Deadwood, BSG, Mad Men.

If you're looking for a great comedy, look no further than Parks & Recreation, Community or Louie.

Real shame you couldn't get into The West Wing. That and The Wire top my best drama ever list.

Brian Blessed · « **Reply #247 on:** March 11, 2012, 01:33:38 pm »

For brand new ones, get on Awake.

Mikeebee · « **Reply #248 on:** March 11, 2012, 08:18:33 pm »

Quote from: Barefoot Doctor on March 11, 2012, 11:25:48 am

If you're looking for a great drama, there's plenty out there from the last few years for you to sink your teeth into.

Breaking Bad - the best drama on telly. Heart-attack inducing tension, superbly acted.

Justified - the coolest show on TV. Based on an Elmore Leonard short story, so no surprise the dialogue is fantastic with some great characters.

Chuck - my favourite show. Light-weight in comparison to the other dramas here, but it's just so much fun. Just finished its fifth and final season in the US.

Friday Night Lights - far more than a high-school drama about an American Football team. Heart-breaking.

Honourable mentions to Homeland and Game Of Thrones, the two best new shows of 2011. Loved Borgen also.

And if you're looking for something a little further back: Deadwood, BSG, Mad Men.

If you're looking for a great comedy, look no further than Parks & Recreation, Community or Louie.

Real shame you couldn't get into The West Wing. That and The Wire top my best drama ever list.

Breaking bad, great watching stopped watching after season 1 lost interest, but decided to give it another shot, it's great.
Justified, Highly recommend this, some great lines in it, good stories.
Chuck, I got bored with after season 3 or 4 started out interesting and fun.
Friday Night Lights, not watched, not really interested in it.

Homeland, Game of Thrones, sheer awesomeness.

Agree with others who have recommended Awake, really liking this. Touch, I'm not sure about.
Other stuff I'm watching, Person of Interest and Archer.

Person of Interest is good, vigilante big brother stuff.
Archer is...... Archer, Secret Agent spoof, lots of sarcasm, just read the thread, it's truly wonderful TV.

tinner777 · « **Reply #249 on:** March 11, 2012, 09:50:15 pm »

Quote from: conman on March 10, 2012, 11:30:37 pm

this is it.... (has a few eps on youtube too)

what's that^

ThePointGuard · « **Reply #250 on:** March 12, 2012, 02:55:03 pm »

MAD MEN. I will never not recommend this to anyone. Watched the first three episodes a few months ago and thought it was too slow. Picked it back up again recently, and once you get five or six in its fantastic. Just have to be patient with it.

danwms · « **Reply #251 on:** March 20, 2012, 01:56:53 pm »

Quote from: ThePointGuard on March 12, 2012, 02:55:03 pm

MAD MEN. I will never not recommend this to anyone. Watched the first three episodes a few months ago and thought it was too slow. Picked it back up again recently, and once you get five or six in its fantastic. Just have to be patient with it.

Agree with this.

Starts again next week.

Red in Korea · « **Reply #252 on:** March 21, 2012, 10:17:24 am »

Quote from: conman on March 10, 2012, 11:30:37 pm

this is it.... (has a few eps on youtube too)

Thought it might wear off, but still enjoying it after 4 episodes.

"And don't forget...kill Hitler"

PhilV · « **Reply #253 on:** March 21, 2012, 10:24:09 am »

I recently learnt about Burn Notice and have watched 4 out of 5 season in like 2 weeks, it's so good, gonna try out "Chuck" too as that seems up my street!

Another favourite is White Collar.

So much good TV atm!!!

Drinks Sangria · « **Reply #254 on:** March 21, 2012, 11:34:33 am »

Quote from: Barefoot Doctor on March 11, 2012, 11:25:48 am

If you're looking for a great drama, there's plenty out there from the last few years for you to sink your teeth into.

Breaking Bad - the best drama on telly. Heart-attack inducing tension, superbly acted.

Justified - the coolest show on TV. Based on an Elmore Leonard short story, so no surprise the dialogue is fantastic with some great characters.

Chuck - my favourite show. Light-weight in comparison to the other dramas here, but it's just so much fun. Just finished its fifth and final season in the US.

Friday Night Lights - far more than a high-school drama about an American Football team. Heart-breaking.

Honourable mentions to Homeland and Game Of Thrones, the two best new shows of 2011. Loved Borgen also.

And if you're looking for something a little further back: Deadwood, BSG, Mad Men.

If you're looking for a great comedy, look no further than Parks & Recreation, Community or Louie.

Real shame you couldn't get into The West Wing. That and The Wire top my best drama ever list.

Agree on most of those that I've seen. I'm going to pick up The West Wing and Deadwood, the only ones I haven't seen. Only seen two episodes of Community on a flight, but didn't think they were funny. You should add Arrested Development and The Office (US) to this list.

Red in Korea · « **Reply #255 on:** March 21, 2012, 11:41:05 am »

Quote from: Drinks Sangria on March 21, 2012, 11:34:33 am

Agree on most of those that I've seen. I'm going to pick up The West Wing and Deadwood, the only ones I haven't seen. Only seen two episodes of Community on a flight, but didn't think they were funny. You should add Arrested Development and The Office (US) to this list.

Keep going a bit with Community - I didn't think much of it after the first few episodes, but got hooked not long after that.

Chuck is good fun, but doesn't really rank alongside the grest TV shows listed here.

Drinks Sangria · « **Reply #256 on:** March 21, 2012, 11:50:36 am »

Quote from: Red in Korea on March 21, 2012, 11:41:05 am

Keep going a bit with Community - I didn't think much of it after the first few episodes, but got hooked not long after that.

Chuck is good fun, but doesn't really rank alongside the grest TV shows listed here.

It's got such universal praise that I think I will revisit and watch it properly, not groggily and fidgety 13 hours into a sleepless flight. Chuck I've never seen, but it is on my list. Most seem to enjoy it without it being too heavy. Sometimes, that's all you want. I know that sometimes I can't be bothered to sit down and invest myself in a drama. Bit of comedy is appropriate then. Comedy is light from a lot of people's lists.

Brian Blessed · « **Reply #257 on:** March 21, 2012, 12:38:09 pm »

I'm caught up on House of Lies, ten episodes out so far, two more to come for this season. It's a decent show, worth a watch. Especially if you've worked in a corporate environment.

dave 5516 · « **Reply #258 on:** March 21, 2012, 01:20:20 pm »

Quote from: PhilV on March 21, 2012, 10:24:09 am

I recently learnt about Burn Notice and have watched 4 out of 5 season in like 2 weeks, it's so good, gonna try out "Chuck" too as that seems up my street!

Another favourite is White Collar.

So much good TV atm!!!

Burn Notice is great.Good cast,good storyline's.Oh yeah,Gabrielle Anwar.

Trada · « **Reply #259 on:** March 27, 2012, 09:32:32 am »

Just watched the first episode of Smash and really enjoyed it going to download the rest of the series.

"Smash" is a musical drama that celebrates the beauty and heartbreak of the Broadway theater as it follows a cross-section of dreamers and schemers who all have one common desire -- to be a "Smash."

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Red in Korea · « **Reply #260 on:** March 27, 2012, 11:37:58 am »

Quote from: Trada on March 27, 2012, 09:32:32 am

Just watched the first episode of Smash and really enjoyed it going to download the rest of the series.

I knew this wasn't going to be my cup on tea within the first 5 minutes and switched off. I'm willing to be proved wrong, but I'm guessing most people will say it's a pile of poo.

Chinbits · « **Reply #261 on:** March 27, 2012, 11:51:21 am »

I'm on the opening show of the new series of Dinner Date starting next month

Trada · « **Reply #262 on:** March 27, 2012, 12:19:36 pm »

Quote from: Red in Korea on March 27, 2012, 11:37:58 am

I knew this wasn't going to be my cup on tea within the first 5 minutes and switched off. I'm willing to be proved wrong, but I'm guessing most people will say it's a pile of poo.

I've always been a sucker for this type of thing after seeing Bob Fosses all that Jazz when I was young mind you I can't see them doing Take off with us/Air-otica on the show.

"Wait it's not over yet, The lights go down"

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danwms · « **Reply #263 on:** March 27, 2012, 01:29:24 pm »

Mad men is back on.

Red in Korea · « **Reply #264 on:** March 28, 2012, 06:21:42 am »

Anyone watching 'Missing' with Ashley Judd? Looks interesting - haven't watched it yet.

BRdispatch05 · « **Reply #265 on:** March 29, 2012, 10:35:52 pm »

Anyone watch Community? Started watching it a few nights ago, mixed it up with Parks & Recreation (what I intended to start watching) but found this show entertaining and funny.

Vork+The Knights of Good · « **Reply #266 on:** March 29, 2012, 10:42:56 pm »

If you're into Sci-Fi then you should be watching Fringe. Phenomenal show and John Noble deserves an Emmy for his performance. You're late to the party as this is it's fourth (and possibly last) season, but I highly recommend the DVDs. Or check it out live; it could use the extra eyeballs.

Red Ol · « **Reply #267 on:** March 29, 2012, 11:02:59 pm »

Quote from: Vork+The Knights of Good on March 29, 2012, 10:42:56 pm

If you're into Sci-Fi then you should be watching Fringe. Phenomenal show and John Noble deserves an Emmy for his performance. You're late to the party as this is it's fourth (and possibly last) season, but I highly recommend the DVDs. Or check it out live; it could use the extra eyeballs.

Agreed. Great show

JoeCole · « **Reply #268 on:** March 30, 2012, 04:10:19 pm »

Just watched the first episode of Touch and I highly reccommend it, such a clever show and it is amazing how all the characters seem to connect in some way. My other favourites are The Wire, Lost, 24, Game of Thrones, Homeland and Person of Interest.

dave 5516 · « **Reply #269 on:** March 30, 2012, 05:37:55 pm »

For those that missed it,Braquo,a French cop series,like The Shield.Brilliant tv,as good as Engrenages,Spiral. Return's to FX,for season 2, 29th of April@ 10pm.

Best show on the tv this summer.

I think FX are planning to show season 1 before the new series start's.Keep an eye out for it.It really is good.

http://fxuk.com/shows/braquo/about

According to that link it's on Tuesday,April the 3rd

Ziltoid · « **Reply #270 on:** March 30, 2012, 10:18:25 pm »

Cheers for that

Titi Camara · « **Reply #271 on:** March 31, 2012, 01:12:46 pm »

Just spotted the first episode of this online...anyone seen it yet? Offer any insights?

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1832045/
Magic City

Also has anyone ben following Awake? It's score on IMDB seems to have rocketed since the first time I looked? Is it any good?

Brian Blessed · « **Reply #272 on:** March 31, 2012, 02:33:56 pm »

Only one episode of Magic City has been on, the next isn't on for two more weeks.

Awake is decent.

dave 5516 · « **Reply #273 on:** March 31, 2012, 04:29:28 pm »

Quote from: King Brian Blessed IX on March 31, 2012, 02:33:56 pm

Only one episode of Magic City has been on, the next isn't on for two more weeks.

Awake is decent.

What's Magic City like?

Brian Blessed · « **Reply #274 on:** March 31, 2012, 04:41:16 pm »

Haven't watched it yet. The trailers look decent, though.

dave 5516 · « **Reply #275 on:** March 31, 2012, 04:52:26 pm »

Quote from: King Brian Blessed IX on March 31, 2012, 04:41:16 pm

Haven't watched it yet. The trailers look decent, though.

I've just got it and had a quick look through,and it reminded me of Crime Story,the Michael Mann tv series set in Las Vegas in the 50s.It look's ok,does'nt it? Thank's for that.

Titi Camara · « **Reply #276 on:** March 31, 2012, 05:39:25 pm »

Quote from: King Brian Blessed IX on March 31, 2012, 02:33:56 pm

Only one episode of Magic City has been on, the next isn't on for two more weeks.

Awake is decent.

Gunna give the first ep of each a bash whilst i wait for the evening's entertainment to come to fruition

Cheers

Brian Blessed · « **Reply #277 on:** March 31, 2012, 08:27:05 pm »

I looked at my video on demand to see what behind the scenes stuff is available for Magic City, and they actually have the first three episodes. Happy days. It also might mean they're all online somewhere.

dave 5516 · « **Reply #278 on:** March 31, 2012, 09:17:02 pm »

Quote from: King Brian Blessed IX on March 31, 2012, 08:27:05 pm

I looked at my video on demand to see what behind the scenes stuff is available for Magic City, and they actually have the first three episodes. Happy days. It also might mean they're all online somewhere.

Just had a look,can't find anything,other than the first one.Thank's anyway mate.

Carlito Roberto · « **Reply #279 on:** March 31, 2012, 09:30:18 pm »

I was a huge fan of Entourage.

Anyone know anything vaguely similar?