OT: TV thread

[Donnie Shulzhoffer]

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All caught up and I am LOVING it.

Great balance between stand alone episodes and an overarching story with character development.

It’s good shit

 

[Gordon Lightfoot]

I am nearing the end of Barry. It’s a good show with a nice mix of humor and drama. I actively miss Succession. God it was so dark and funny. No wonder it was a critical sensation.

Now as for why I am on my second rewatch of Gilmore Girls? I don’t know why but I’m enjoying it for sure.

 

[BostonBob]

It’s good shit

Say hello to their new marketing slogan.

 

[smithformeragent]

Megan just asked me how many Star Trek series exist.

 

[GordonHowe]

If you are a political history buff with a taste for science fiction/time travel/what might have been, plus a sucker for the sentimental, check the well-cast, meticulous period detail of



Yes, the usual Stephen King business (want a list?), but worth viewing.

 

[jgatie]

If you are a political history buff with a taste for science fiction/time travel/what might have been, plus a sucker for the sentimental, check the well-cast, meticulous period detail of



Yes, the usual Stephen King business (want a list?), but worth viewing.

I thoroughly enjoyed this. However, I did see it before Mr. Franco's recent fall from grace, and would understand one choosing not to give him the clicks.

 

[GordonHowe]

I thoroughly enjoyed this. However, I did see it before Mr. Franco's recent fall from grace, and would understand one choosing not to give him the clicks.

It's too bad. I really liked him in that role.

Haven't seen much of Franco beyond this. Great fan of Freaks and Geeks when it aired, for a single season, many moons ago.

 

[PlayMakers]

If you are a political history buff with a taste for science fiction/time travel/what might have been, plus a sucker for the sentimental, check the well-cast, meticulous period detail of



Yes, the usual Stephen King business (want a list?), but worth viewing.

Watched it. Enjoyed it.

 

[GordonHowe]

 

[PlayMakers]

Decided to take the plunge for Paramount Plus last week and finished Season 1 of Picard.

Now a few episodes into Season 2.

I may give Strange New Worlds a go.

I love Star Trek. Shows, movies, all of it. Watched all of Picard. Season 1 was great. Season 3 is a fun tie up of all things Next Generation.

 

[PlayMakers]

I'm sure it's his age but Patrick Stewart's voice is rather hoarse these days.

Next Gen is my favorite, and I liked Voyager and Enterprise.

The rest... I don't need yet another "origin story" about Spock or whatever. It ain't worth my time.

I think his age/health took a turn filming season 2. His speech started to get a bit slurred. They seem to have adjusted his role in season 3 and it works well.

 

[PlayMakers]

I am nearing the end of Barry. It’s a good show with a nice mix of humor and drama. I actively miss Succession. God it was so dark and funny. No wonder it was a critical sensation.

Now as for why I am on my second rewatch of Gilmore Girls? I don’t know why but I’m enjoying it for sure.

I think I'm going to start Sucession tonight.

 

[PlayMakers]

It's too bad. I really liked him in that role.

Haven't seen much of Franco beyond this. Great fan of Freaks and Geeks when it aired, for a single season, many moons ago.

I thought The Interview was hilarious. We toss around a bunch of inappropriate one-liners from that movie at my house.

 

[GordonHowe]

I think I'm going to start Sucession tonight.

Enjoy.

If that is the proper word.

(It isn't.)

 

[PlayMakers]

Enjoy.

If that is the proper word.

(It isn't.)

You didn't like it? I don't know anything about the show.

 

[Gordon Lightfoot]

I think I'm going to start Sucession tonight.

I will be interested to read your thoughts. Definitely post them.

 

[Blowfish]

I think I'm going to start Sucession tonight.

so good! Enjoy!

 

[GordonHowe]

You didn't like it? I don't know anything about the show.

Oh, it's a very good show.

Well cast, well written, and true to the subject. Which, if you didn't know, centers on corporate sharks and obscenely wealthy people doing obscenely awful things to one another. Especially those who call themselves a family.

To me - to me - The sopranos, breaking bad, etc. As good as they were, traffic in soap opera. For a dope like me, that's pretty much what they are. I'm lazy, and I bore easily.

I didn't want to ruin it for you or anyone else. You may well love it.

I would rather watch a harmless situation comedy like Frasier or Seinfeld. I'm aware that both are over 20 years old. But, in addition to following current events, domestic and foreign policy, what's going on here in town, etc I prefer to relax with something harmless and pleasant.

But, that's me.

I hope you enjoy succession, and please report going forward. If you get to the final episode, let us know what you think.

 

[PlayMakers]

Oh, it's a very good show.

Well cast, well written, and true to the subject. Which, if you didn't know, centers on corporate sharks and obscenely wealthy people doing obscenely awful things to one another. Especially those who call themselves a family.

To me - to me - The sopranos, breaking bad, etc. As good as they were, traffic in soap opera. For a dope like me, that's pretty much what they are. I'm lazy, and I bore easily.

I didn't want to ruin it for you or anyone else. You may well love it.

I would rather watch a harmless situation comedy like Frasier or Seinfeld. I'm aware that both are over 20 years old. But, in addition to following current events, domestic and foreign policy, what's going on here in town, etc I prefer to relax with something harmless and pleasant.

But, that's me.

I hope you enjoy succession, and please report going forward. If you get to the final episode, let us know what you think.

I have a limit on soap opera type shows too. I enjoyed Breaking Bad to a point. Ditto for the Walking Dead. I'd like to finish them, but when the personal drama gets thick I get bored.

 

[FU Shoresy]

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Spent many days/nights. Yelling from the basement up to my dad in the attic. Trying to get CHN 38 in better to watch the B's. UHF sometimes you got great reception other times you were just grateful for Fred Cusick's call.

 

[Gordon Lightfoot]

Well cast, well written, and true to the subject. Which, if you didn't know, centers on corporate sharks and obscenely wealthy people doing obscenely awful things to one another. Especially those who call themselves a family.

To me - to me - The sopranos, breaking bad, etc. As good as they were, traffic in soap opera. For a dope like me, that's pretty much what they are. I'm lazy, and I bore easily.

I didn't want to ruin it for you or anyone else. You may well love it.

I would rather watch a harmless situation comedy like Frasier or Seinfeld. I'm aware that both are over 20 years old. But, in addition to following current events, domestic and foreign policy, what's going on here in town, etc I prefer to relax with something harmless and pleasant.

But, that's me.

I hope you enjoy succession, and please report going forward. If you get to the final episode, let us know what you think.

i think you should watch Superstore. One of my favorite comedies of the last ten years.

 

[GordonHowe]

i think you should watch Superstore. One of my favorite comedies of the last ten years.

Will check,

 

[BostonBob]

Anybody here watch " What We Do in the Shadows " ????

It's about a group of vampires living in present day Staten Island. The first 4 seasons were great and Season 5 just started airing on FX.

 

[quietbruinfan]

There is an interesting discussion here. I agree with Gordon somewhat. Even more than Soap opera, or space opera, or sitcom, I like formula. I find it comforting to predict what will happen to a point or in comedy to get the joke. I take it to ridiculous extremes a la' the The Wild Wild West though.

Btw I will never get Seinfeld....something about it just leaves me totally cold even when I get the set-up(s) and the joke(s). If it is any comfort, I think I am the only one who feels that way about the show.

 

[GordonHowe]

Anybody here watch " What We Do in the Shadows " ????

It's about a group of vampires living in present day Staten Island. The first 4 seasons were great and Season 5 just started airing on FX.

I've heard about it.