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Zu Ra · 2010-01-22, 17:17

I am not much into Canadian TV mainly due to bad production values . Good acting and excellent plot seldom make up for bad sets . Yeah I am not much into dramas .

Though recently I picked up this show called Blood Ties . I have watched up to 3 episodes and has been so far so good . The show is just exactly right just good to decent . Its a mish mash of Supernatural Angel and Monk . I was slightly disappointed by the vampire in the show . He is too goody goody it wouldn't kill him to given into his primal instincts now and then . The Opening theme by Tamara Rhodes and the visuals that go along with it, is what got me interested in the show .

Summary

Sazelyt · 2010-01-22, 17:24

Mentalist, CSI (Vegas and Miami), Heroes, Fringe, Law Order (SVU), House (miss Allison), Lost (coming soon),...Not enough time to watch the rest, but I will slowly do the catching up. And HBO's miniseries are always worth a look...

For the UK drama, the moment I tried law and order's UK version, I decided it was a bad idea, and never looked back.

kayote · 2010-01-23, 01:37

best shows out now for me:

Being Human
Skins
Hustle
Misfits
Doctor Who

House
True Blood
Supernatural
Glee
Damages
Fringe
Leverage
Lost
White Collar

Looking Forward to Caprica and Life Unexpected developing.

can't belive i just used a CW show in the same sentence as someting that has the potential to be as big as Battlestar Galactica. it's happend.

Nosauz · 2010-01-23, 01:49

So yea I still watch Grey's Anatomy and after TR left the show it seems like the only good writing about drama comes from Yang/hunt whereas during s1-s2, the group dynamic was great. It's sad that out of the 50 couples on the show i really only really enjoy one story line whereas during the first 2-3 seasons each and every story line seemed important.

Stuff that i watch now/this season
How I met your mother
Two and a Half men
Big Bang theory
Chuck
Burn Notice
White Collar
Pysch
Entourage (although its over)

Community (Chevy fucking chase, need I say more)
30 Rock
It's Always sunny in philadelphea
Lost when it comes back on.
Grey's Anatomy

once i get time
i'll be catching up on law and order CI, because thank god they got rid of noth last year.
And when it comes back
Breaking Bad because meth addicts need love to. Seriously one of the best shows written, this is what weeds was supposed to be instead of the fuck fest that season 3 was... come on the mexican mayor.

Dilla · 2010-01-23, 02:06

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Originally Posted by Nosauz

i'll be catching up on law and order CI, because thank god they got rid of noth last year.

Do you care that Vince D'Onofrio(Detective Goren) and Kathryn Erbe(Detective Eames) are leaving CI after the first two episodes next season?

Nosauz · 2010-01-23, 03:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dilla

Do you care that Vince D'Onofrio(Detective Goren) and Kathryn Erbe(Detective Eames) are leaving CI after the first two episodes next season?

yea i'm done then... honestly Goren is the only reason why I watch the show although, although jeff goldblum is awesome his partner is not so much. So once I watch d'onofrio leave i'm done. and I want to add d'onofrio's acting in MIB was freaking awesome.

Dilla · 2010-01-23, 03:06

Yeah, the Bug was awesome.

Goldblum is getting a new partner, portrayed by Saffron Burrows, and I may check it out. But I agree, Vinny D. carried the the show, pretty much.

Nosauz · 2010-01-23, 03:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dilla

Yeah, the Bug was awesome.

Goldblum is getting a new partner, portrayed by Saffron Burrows, and I may check it out. But I agree, Vinny D. carried the the show, pretty much.

I mean procedurals are just like that, either it's the cases or characters there are very few that get both right, House CI till noth showed up, Psych because it's not really serious, burn notice although the procedural part of the show is actually the worst part because its not really spy stuff, mentalist does it really well even though they axed the red faced killer story line which was good at least in my opinion it was good.

But yea of all the law and orders I just love Goren, cuz he's that sherlock holmsies character, and I would say my favorite episode would be the insurance hobo scam one. whereas svu is boring save Ice T, and Law and order, Brisco and jack the super prosecuter.

Zu Ra · 2010-01-24, 04:14

Archer possibly one of the best shows I have seen in a while . Its South.Park meets Family.Guy / American.Dad . Its vulgar silly and in your face everything a secret agent is not meant to be . Take the worst of Austin Powers and Bond the embodiment is Duchess

Miko Miko · 2010-03-27, 06:40

Hey Everybody,

Unsure if any of you guys watch 'The Bill', Britains most loved cop drama.
If you love The Bill, please help save it! We're all going mad over here!
It's my favourite show and it's been on for 27 years and now ITV are axing it!!

I am so mad, please sign the petition and visit www.savethebill.co.uk

x

x

Zu Ra · 2010-04-03, 08:51

The new show I picked up is Spartacus

An interesting concept Gladiator meets 300 . Lot of fake CGI blood to be expected at times comical in lieu with Brain Dead and Evil Dead . The lead character Spartacus portrayed by Andy Whitfield is far from inspiring and leaves a lot to be desired . He doesn't give the impression he is same Spartacus who lead the slave rebellion . What I am trying to say is he lacks the dynamism or magnetism to rally the masses . I don't know who to blame the writer/director or the actor . Andy is a good actor but its hard to believe its the same historical Spartacus .

My favorite character in the show would be Lentulus Batiatus portrayed by John Hannah . Yep the same John from Mummy series, he has done a splendid job . The character I could somewhat relate to . Quite frankly he has stolen the show at least in S1 . Other honorable mentions are Lucy Lawless & Viva Bianca . Ilithyia (Viva) for me was the most interesting female character in the show .

creb · 2011-10-24, 03:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by Irkalla

Spooks

After 10 long years, Spooks is done.

I literally wanted to cry.

This is one of the few British shows I've enjoyed watching (most seem really grade B; not that I blame them as I'm sure their budgets are far lower than American TV) over the last decade. So, so sad to see it over.

This last season wasn't the best (in fact, I thought it was one of the worse really), but boy....Ruth dying, Harry finding out he'd been played all those years, then Tom showing up for a few seconds...what a way to end the series for good.

Here's hoping Britain comes up with something good to replace Spooks' timeslot next year!

Endless Soul · 2011-10-24, 03:40

These days just about the only things I am making time to watch are:

The Walking Dead
Psych (hilarious for a buddy/cop show)
Big Bang Theory (not a drama)

Malkuth · 2011-10-24, 19:40

My top 5

Doctor Who (Baker-era) (Eccleston/Tennant were also decent)
Twin Peaks
Neverwhere
X-Files (1st season only)
Torchwood (Children of Earth ) (the recent co-production was at best average)

james0246 · 2011-10-26, 11:32

^I really liked the recent Torchwood season...well, the first 6-7 episodes at least. The premise was cool, and the thought and detail the writers put into the idea was quite fun. It did fall apart at the end, but the promise of future seasons is really cool.

Quote:

Originally Posted by creb

After 10 long years, Spooks is done.

I literally wanted to cry.

I haven't seen the final season/series yet (it did just end this previous Sunday

), but I will miss the show.

In terms of recent American dramas, I am really liking American Horror Story. Great visuals, good story, fine acting, and a constantly compelling, if disturbing, story. Can't wait to see how this one ends.

The Chaos · 2011-10-26, 15:20

- Supernatural
- Vampire Diaries
- True Blood
- 90210
- Big Bang theory
- How I met your mother

that all in my watching list

Xellos-_^ · 2011-10-26, 19:27

Speaking of UK tv,

I have heard that Terry Pratchett and Prime Focus Production is creating a Tv Series base on the The City Watch of Ankh-Morpork.

This was back in March, anyone heard anything since?

creb · 2011-10-26, 20:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xellos-_^

Speaking of UK tv,

I have heard that Terry Pratchett and Prime Focus Production is creating a Tv Series base on the The City Watch of Ankh-Morpork.

This was back in March, anyone heard anything since?

Nope, and while my immediate reaction was "no, they're going to ruin my fond memories", I now have moderate expectations for it based on the Going Postal miniseries being decent.

Xellos-_^ · 2011-10-26, 20:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by creb

Nope, and while my immediate reaction was "no, they're going to ruin my fond memories", I now have moderate expectations for it based on the Going Postal miniseries being decent.

i thought the Going Postal series got change too much. Hogfather movie was imo quite excellent. Anyway i am kinda surprise none of the Watch books has been done yet.

Fuyuno · 2011-10-29, 09:41

I don't really remember what the last time I actually enjoyed American TV shows that are not documentaries and game/reality shows but the last one I used to like is CSI, Las Vegas one.

2010-01-22, 17:17	Link #21
Zu Ra ✖ ǝʇ ɯıqnɾl ☆ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Mortuary : D	Blood Ties I am not much into Canadian TV mainly due to bad production values . Good acting and excellent plot seldom make up for bad sets . Yeah I am not much into dramas . Though recently I picked up this show called Blood Ties . I have watched up to 3 episodes and has been so far so good . The show is just exactly right just good to decent . Its a mish mash of Supernatural Angel and Monk . I was slightly disappointed by the vampire in the show . He is too goody goody it wouldn't kill him to given into his primal instincts now and then . The Opening theme by Tamara Rhodes and the visuals that go along with it, is what got me interested in the show . Summary <p>No iframe support, please <a href="http://youtu.be/cpYkYTw1Y0I">watch on YouTube</a>.</p> __________________

2010-01-23, 01:37	Link #23
kayote Looking for ONE PIECE Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sleeping Forest	best shows out now for me: Being Human Skins Hustle Misfits Doctor Who House True Blood Supernatural Glee Damages Fringe Leverage Lost White Collar Looking Forward to Caprica and Life Unexpected developing. can't belive i just used a CW show in the same sentence as someting that has the potential to be as big as Battlestar Galactica. it's happend. __________________

2010-01-24, 04:14	Link #29
Zu Ra ✖ ǝʇ ɯıqnɾl ☆ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Mortuary : D	Archer possibly one of the best shows I have seen in a while . Its South.Park meets Family.Guy / American.Dad . Its vulgar silly and in your face everything a secret agent is not meant to be . Take the worst of Austin Powers and Bond the embodiment is Duchess __________________

2010-03-27, 06:40	Link #30
Miko Miko Imouto-Chan♥ Graphic Designer Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: England Age: 30	Hey Everybody, Unsure if any of you guys watch 'The Bill', Britains most loved cop drama. If you love The Bill, please help save it! We're all going mad over here! It's my favourite show and it's been on for 27 years and now ITV are axing it!! I am so mad, please sign the petition and visit www.savethebill.co.uk xx __________________

2010-04-03, 08:51	Link #31
Zu Ra ✖ ǝʇ ɯıqnɾl ☆ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Mortuary : D	The new show I picked up is Spartacus An interesting concept Gladiator meets 300 . Lot of fake CGI blood to be expected at times comical in lieu with Brain Dead and Evil Dead . The lead character Spartacus portrayed by Andy Whitfield is far from inspiring and leaves a lot to be desired . He doesn't give the impression he is same Spartacus who lead the slave rebellion . What I am trying to say is he lacks the dynamism or magnetism to rally the masses . I don't know who to blame the writer/director or the actor . Andy is a good actor but its hard to believe its the same historical Spartacus . My favorite character in the show would be Lentulus Batiatus portrayed by John Hannah . Yep the same John from Mummy series, he has done a splendid job . The character I could somewhat relate to . Quite frankly he has stolen the show at least in S1 . Other honorable mentions are Lucy Lawless & Viva Bianca . Ilithyia (Viva) for me was the most interesting female character in the show . __________________

2010-01-22, 17:24	Link #22
Sazelyt Μ ε r c ü r υ Join Date: Jun 2004	Mentalist, CSI (Vegas and Miami), Heroes, Fringe, Law Order (SVU), House (miss Allison), Lost (coming soon),...Not enough time to watch the rest, but I will slowly do the catching up. And HBO's miniseries are always worth a look... For the UK drama, the moment I tried law and order's UK version, I decided it was a bad idea, and never looked back.

2010-01-23, 01:49	Link #24
Nosauz Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Age: 35	So yea I still watch Grey's Anatomy and after TR left the show it seems like the only good writing about drama comes from Yang/hunt whereas during s1-s2, the group dynamic was great. It's sad that out of the 50 couples on the show i really only really enjoy one story line whereas during the first 2-3 seasons each and every story line seemed important. Stuff that i watch now/this season How I met your mother Two and a Half men Big Bang theory Chuck Burn Notice White Collar Pysch Entourage (although its over) Community (Chevy fucking chase, need I say more) 30 Rock It's Always sunny in philadelphea Lost when it comes back on. Grey's Anatomy once i get time i'll be catching up on law and order CI, because thank god they got rid of noth last year. And when it comes back Breaking Bad because meth addicts need love to. Seriously one of the best shows written, this is what weeds was supposed to be instead of the fuck fest that season 3 was... come on the mexican mayor.

2010-01-23, 03:06	Link #27
Dilla 'Sup Ballers Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: North Carolina, USA Age: 34	Yeah, the Bug was awesome. Goldblum is getting a new partner, portrayed by Saffron Burrows, and I may check it out. But I agree, Vinny D. carried the the show, pretty much.

2011-10-24, 03:40	Link #33
Endless Soul Megane girl fan Join Date: May 2011 Location: Diagonally parked in a parallel universe. Age: 55	These days just about the only things I am making time to watch are: The Walking Dead Psych (hilarious for a buddy/cop show) Big Bang Theory (not a drama) __________________ Signature by ganbaru

2011-10-24, 19:40	Link #34
Malkuth Banned Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: London Age: 43	My top 5 Doctor Who (Baker-era) (Eccleston/Tennant were also decent) Twin Peaks Neverwhere X-Files (1st season only) Torchwood (Children of Earth ) (the recent co-production was at best average)

2011-10-26, 15:20	Link #36
The Chaos ǾΝΈ ΡЇΈÇΈ is the Best !! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: away from you Age: 35	- Supernatural - Vampire Diaries - True Blood - 90210 - Big Bang theory - How I met your mother that all in my watching list __________________

2011-10-26, 19:27	Link #37
Xellos-_^ Not Enough Sleep Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: R'lyeh Age: 48	Speaking of UK tv, I have heard that Terry Pratchett and Prime Focus Production is creating a Tv Series base on the The City Watch of Ankh-Morpork. This was back in March, anyone heard anything since? __________________

2011-10-29, 09:41	Link #40
Fuyuno Banned Join Date: Oct 2011	I don't really remember what the last time I actually enjoyed American TV shows that are not documentaries and game/reality shows but the last one I used to like is CSI, Las Vegas one.