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TennisLovaLova

TennisLovaLova

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My top list

Top 5, no specific order
OZ, Sopranos, Six Feet Under, The Wire, Breaking Bad, Mad Men

Next, no specific order also
The Shield, Lost, Arrested Development,

Watching it right now:
Strike Back, Modern Family, Sons of Anarchy, Boss, Mad Men


What are you guys watching at the moment?
What do you advise to watch?
(please let's not start a conversation about Homeland as I consider it pure garbage for many reasons: bad acting, bad script, incoherent story, passive racism, etc.)
 
Big_Dangerous

Big_Dangerous

Talk Tennis Guru
TennisLovaLova said:
isnt that the zombie show everyone is talking about?
how good is it?
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It's good man! Initially I was a little skeptical especially because my friend used to complain about how at times it was slow developing, but after watching the first season earlier this year and then getting caught up on the second season a couple months back, I'm hooked. I've been recording each episode so far this season. It's definitely worth a watch.

I don't really have a top 5 list per se, but here are some shows I really like:

Burn Notice, Walking Dead, Suits, The League, White Collar, Royal Pains
 
ramos77

ramos77

Semi-Pro
Watching The Walking Dead now.

Pretty bloody awesome, it's like being in a nightmare...

Faves are Mad Men, Breaking Bad, Dexter, Generation Kill and The Wire.
 
ollinger

ollinger

G.O.A.T.
The OP finds racism in "Homeland" offensive but was fine with "The Sopranos." Merciful heavens!! That's why I stick to "Diners, Drive-ins and Dives" -- cooks of all ethnicity are featured prominently. Still waiting for a black Iron Chef, though; can't believe Marcus Sam uelsson didn't make it in the last competition.
 
stringertom

stringertom

Bionic Poster
Big_Dangerous said:
It's good man! Initially I was a little skeptical especially because my friend used to complain about how at times it was slow developing, but after watching the first season earlier this year and then getting caught up on the second season a couple months back, I'm hooked. I've been recording each episode so far this season. It's definitely worth a watch.

I don't really have a top 5 list per se, but here are some shows I really like:

Burn Notice, Walking Dead, Suits, The League, White Collar, Royal Pains
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Love to have a cup of yogurt and watch Michael and his crew fix Miami's problems one by one!

I also like Southland, a truly gritty police drama in which the cops are very human and facing personal hurdles many of us in society have to deal with.
 
Andreas1965

Andreas1965

Rookie
Breaking Bad
The Walking Dead
The Shield
Game Of Thrones
Big Bang Theory

I loved Lost, but since it's over, I almost forgot about it. Same with 24.
 
Chezbeeno

Chezbeeno

Professional
Chuck! My favorite show of all time, which was cut short for dumb reasons. Psych is good, although season 6 was a major letdown. The Mentalist is great, Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel were both good as well. Scrubs is fantastic too, with the exception of season 9/ "Scrubs: Med School, which was an atrocity.
 
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krz

Professional
ollinger said:
The OP finds racism in "Homeland" offensive but was fine with "The Sopranos." Merciful heavens!! That's why I stick to "Diners, Drive-ins and Dives" -- cooks of all ethnicity are featured prominently. Still waiting for a black Iron Chef, though; can't believe Marcus Sam uelsson didn't make it in the last competition.
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Mother of God. Guy Fieri (however you pronounce it) is awful!

Food Network has replaced almost all their real Chefs with random personalities (though props for adding Alex Guarnaschelli recently.) They rehash the same old concepts. 40 dollars a day now they got that dumb sandwhich guy trying to eat on 24 dollars a day. If I want to watch a travel and eat show I'll watch Bizarre Foods or No Reservations.

Though I still like Iron Chef America no matter how corny it is. I'll stick to Top Chef for reality cooking and BBC for cooking shows, they've had many good ones lately. How to Cook Like Heston [Blumenthal] and Gordon Ramsay(F Word, Specials) on BBC is nothing like he is here in the states. Even PBS had Avec Eric [Ripert]

and the most evil of them all Sandra Lee(prepackaged queen) and Rachel Ray who I'm pretty sure only knows how to cook sammies(burgers)...

/end rant hahaha
 
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krz

Professional
rommil said:
Fringe....
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I wasn't sure how I felt at the beginning of this season but, now it's starting to get good again.

ArliHawk said:
The League and Big Bang Theory.
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BABY JEFFREY FOREVER UNCLEAN!

Ruxin is the best character on that show.

The only major gripe I have with the show is how realism, there is absolutely no way in hell any of those guys who be able to get wives that hot.
 
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NickC

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24 was cool for a while, but then it sucked after the first half a dozen seasons. I tried to get into Mad Men, watched about 12 episodes, then realized it was pretty stupid and glamorized the corporate lifestyle, which isn't a good thing in this day and age.

I don't watch TV shows anymore, nothing good is on these days. I keep being told to watch something called The Walking Dead, but apparently it's about zombies, which I find to be boring.
 
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El Diablo

Guest
^^ Mad Men was intended to lampoon the "corporate lifestyle," showing the lack of social mobility in corporate structures, the alienation that leads to alcoholism, the lack of values.......
 
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krz

Professional
El Diablo said:
^^ Mad Men was intended to lampoon the "corporate lifestyle," showing the lack of social mobility in corporate structures, the alienation that leads to alcoholism, the lack of values.......
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But, sometimes they invoke the opposite reaction.

Another example would be "Wall Street" the original from 1989, not that awful one with shia labeouf.

Oliver Stone's intent was to villainize wall street. However, Gordon Gekko became an icon and an inspiration for people to get into high finance.
 
ollinger

ollinger

G.O.A.T.
krz
For some real entertainment, do a search on The New York Times review of Fieri's new restaurant in NYC (Guy's American Kitchen & Bar) that was published today. Possibly the most damning review of a restaurant I've ever seen. Reviews in other publications found it similarly dismal.
 
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krz

Professional
ollinger said:
krz
For some real entertainment, do a search on The New York Times review of Fieri's new restaurant in NYC (Guy's American Kitchen & Bar) that was published today. Possibly the most damning review of a restaurant I've ever seen. Reviews in other publications found it similarly dismal.
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hahaha I didn't even know he opened a restaurant in NYC. Thanks for the good/epic read.

Guess that's what happens when you become celebrity "chef" from being a TV personality and not actually being a good cook.
 
Mike Bulgakov

Mike Bulgakov

G.O.A.T.
ollinger said:
The OP finds racism in "Homeland" offensive but was fine with "The Sopranos." Merciful heavens!!
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While organized crime from Italy is Hollywood legend, I don't think portraying this world is defacto racism. Russian and Irish criminal groups, Triads, the Yakuza, Laotian gangs, Vietnamese gangs, and many others abound in America. How would you write a screenplay or develop a series without opening yourself to charges of racism?
 
Mike Bulgakov

Mike Bulgakov

G.O.A.T.
stringertom said:
Love to have a cup of yogurt and watch Michael and his crew fix Miami's problems one by one!
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I have only seen a few episodes of that show, but there is some pretty accurate stuff regarding tactics and gadgets.

"Boardwalk Empire," "Curb Your Enthusiasm," and "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" are the only series I have watched recently. "Seinfeld" is still my favourite series.
 
stringertom

stringertom

Bionic Poster
I sometimes rebound from a rough day in the company of the wacky Scottish expatriate comedian, now late night talk show host, Craig Ferguson! He's always good for a few chuckles, especially when Betty White drops by.
 
Feña14

Feña14

G.O.A.T.
Romanzo Criminale
Strike Back
Modern Family
The Middle
Boardwalk Empire
Friday Night Dinner
The Wire
Breaking Bad
The Ultimate Fighter
QI

It's dark by the time I finish work, so that's my excuse for the long list and not getting out :)
 
TennisLovaLova

TennisLovaLova

Hall of Fame
Feña14 said:
Romanzo Criminale
Strike Back
Modern Family
The Middle
Boardwalk Empire
Friday Night Dinner
The Wire
Breaking Bad
The Ultimate Fighter
QI

It's dark by the time I finish work, so that's my excuse for the long list and not getting out :)
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Ah! Finally someone with the wire in his list!
 
DRII

DRII

G.O.A.T.
Sorry to admit this, but some of the CW shows have me in their grips: Vampire Diaries, Beauty and the Beast, Arrow.

'Normal' shows that I like (and not reminiscing on high school and under-grad days): Walking Dead, Last Resort!!! (great show), Good Wife, Scandal, NCIS-L.A...
 
BHiC

BHiC

Rookie
Alright, I am shocked that absolutely no one has mentioned any of these shows. My favorites (all time) are M*A*S*H, Hogan's Heroes, Andy Griffith show, and All in the Family.

Even though I wasn't even born when most of these shows aired, I still enjoy catching them occasionally on TV land!
 
stringertom

stringertom

Bionic Poster
Mike Bulgakov said:
I have only seen a few episodes of that show, but there is some pretty accurate stuff regarding tactics and gadgets.

"Boardwalk Empire," "Curb Your Enthusiasm," and "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" are the only series I have watched recently. "Seinfeld" is still my favourite series.
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C'mon Mike, I know you watch Burn Notice solely for the chance to admire Gabrielle Anwar's tasty lips as she flirts with Michael (no small coincidence you share the given name, eh)!
 
boredone3456

boredone3456

G.O.A.T.
Big Bang Theory (best show ever haha)
2 Broke Girls
NCIS
The Middle
Downton Abbey

Another I liked was The Ringer...sadly CW axed it.

Also I like Nashville..actually I just like Hayden Pennetierre
 
stringertom

stringertom

Bionic Poster
boredone3456 said:
Big Bang Theory (best show ever haha)
2 Broke Girls
NCIS
The Middle
Downton Abbey

Another I liked was The Ringer...sadly CW axed it.

Also I like Nashville..actually I just like Hayden Pennetierre
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This would be on my list of "time to change the channel" shows. Actually, I leave it on and go walk the dogs between Partners (OK so far but not as good as the creator's previous gem Will & Grace) and Mike & Molly.
 
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BigServer1

Legend
What I currently watch...

New Girl - Favorite comedy in a long, long time.
Happy Endings
Parks and Rec
30 Rock
The Office - I still suffer through it
Boardwalk Empire
Castle
Modern Family
Glee - Again, suffering through it
Shark Tank
Real Housewives of Beverly Hills

What I watch that's not currently on:

Mad Men
The Bachelor/Bachelorette
Real Housewives of New Jersey
True Blood
Game of Thrones
Girls
Veep

All Time Faves:
Sopranos
The Wire
Oz
Friends
Seinfeld
Frasier

Damn...That's a lot of shows. Thank god for DVR. Also, can you tell I'm married? LOL, I've grown to love the Real Housewives and the Bachelor(ette).
 
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boredone3456

boredone3456

G.O.A.T.
stringertom said:
This would be on my list of "time to change the channel" shows. Actually, I leave it on and go walk the dogs between Partners (OK so far but not as good as the creator's previous gem Will & Grace) and Mike & Molly.
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I like it because it is so stupid it becomes funny..its like Paris Hilton meets Darlene Conners.

I forgot Mike and Molly, that show is hilarious.
 
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