The TV Discussion Thread

[DavidSeven]

Why? Because it's better like this.

Post any random thing you want (just make sure it's TV related).

[Kurosawa Fan]

Get with the times man. We're progressive.

[MadMan]

I like TV. Always have. Always will. I like it better than books and music. That's kinda wrong, but that's how I roll :cool:

[jenniferofthejungle]

Dexter has almost made me love TV again.

[Ezee E]

Dexter has almost made me love TV again.
You're missing a lot of shows then.

[SpaceOddity]

Anyone succumbed to The Mighty Boosh?

*jazz trance*

[Kurosawa Fan]

Anyone succumbed to The Mighty Boosh?

*jazz trance*

There's no excited smilie anymore, but if there was I'd post it now. And not because of The Mighty Boosh, but because you're posting here again! Please stick around. Your presence was missed.

[Marley]

Pushies Daises is the only television show right now that I'm actually anticipating every week.

[Kurosawa Fan]

Pushies Daises is the only television show right now that I'm actually anticipating every week.

This should be in the Pushing Daisies thread. Or the Pushies Daisies thread. Not sure if that's a cute nickname you have for the show.

[EvilShoe]

This should be in the Pushing Daisies thread. Or the Pushies Daisies thread. Not sure if that's a cute nickname you have for the show.
Different show, K_Fan.

Deadwood's third season is great so far. George Hearst is one hell of a villain.
(Hooray for Brian Cox as well!)

[lovejuice]

seem like a good time to ask, what do people think of nickelodeon's avatar? i never watched it, but now i am assaulted by the commercial and stuffs, and start to get hypotised it might actually be good.

[Kurosawa Fan]

seem like a good time to ask, what do people think of nickelodeon's avatar? i never watched it, but now i am assaulted by the commercial and stuffs, and start to get hypotised it might actually be good.

I've only seen blips here and there when Spongebob was over and the channel wasn't changed, but it doesn't look like anything interesting. It looks boring, with juvenile humor. Kinda reminds me of Dragonball Z.

[Kurosawa Fan]

Different show, K_Fan.


Interesting. I'll have to give it a look. In the meantime, I'm off to watch another episode of Dexties.

[SpaceOddity]

There's no excited smilie anymore, but if there was I'd post it now. And not because of The Mighty Boosh, but because you're posting here again! Please stick around. Your presence was missed.

Awwwwwwwww. Thank you, KF.
How are your beautiful family these days?

[Kurosawa Fan]

Awwwwwwwww. Thank you, KF.
How are your beautiful family these days?

We're doing really well, thanks. How have you been?

[SpaceOddity]

We're doing really well, thanks. How have you been?

I've been fine, thanks.

[jenniferofthejungle]

You're missing a lot of shows then.

I've been burned too many times. The shows I get hooked on end up canceled with or without tidy endings.

I do regret letting Deadwood slip by, but other than that I can't think of any other great shows I've missed out on.

[jenniferofthejungle]

seem like a good time to ask, what do people think of nickelodeon's avatar? i never watched it, but now i am assaulted by the commercial and stuffs, and start to get hypnotised it might actually be good.

That show ruined my Saturday Morning Nickelodeon lineup. The heavy push for that show was a real turn-off. It just didn't fit in with the other shows and I barely made it through two episodes before giving up.

I want the Fairly Oddparents to be released on DVD already. They've only released a few special episodes which were dreadful.

[MadMan]

When it comes to cartoons these days I only watch Adult Swim, Courage the Cowardly Dog, and Spongebob. I have actually stopped viewing Simpsons reruns, and any new episodes of FOX's Sunday night lineup I miss anyways due to work-and I don't own a VCR. I think they're online but I really have no desire to watch them. I'd say at this point the only shows I look forward to and have the chance to watch in prime time are Pushing Daises and Reaper.

[rocus]

I want the Fairly Oddparents to be released on DVD already. They've only released a few special episodes which were dreadful.
I love Fairly Oddparents. It's one of the few shows my kids like that I could actually watch without them.

[Henry Gale]

So... the Writers strike looks like it's officially on, which among many things means no late night, or any other type of daily shows. But also it may means stuff like LOST, Battlestar Galactica and 24 that already have episodes in the bag have a good chance of not starting when they were expected to. But if they do start at the expected dates, depending on how long the strike runs, I think that only the ones with shorter seasons like LOST and BSG may be able to actually have normal runs.

LOST has already filmed their first 7 or 8 of the 16-episode season, they have probably written only a few more after that, so filming on those should continue. But I don't know how much input, if any, Lindelof & Cuse are allowed to give, especially with Carlton being one of the main people who decided if the WGA went on strike or not. They also originally said they had hoped to be filming the finale by March, when in previous years they were sometimes shooting them up to the last minute as late as mid-May. So we'll see.

[jenniferofthejungle]

I've got Cracker series one waiting for me at the library. I caught a few episodes on PBS and I loved what I saw, but that was a long time ago. I hope my memory isn't making me think it's better than it actually is.

[Saya]

The discussion about the Boondocks made me curious about this show. So I decided to watch a couple episodes last night. I can't believe I've never watched this. It's fantastic and hilarious! I'm definitely going to check out the rest.

[Kurosawa Fan]

I've only seen the Martin Luther King episode, which everyone said was brilliant, and I found it humorous, but nothing special. Is that one of the best episodes? If so, it's just not my thing.

[MadMan]

The discussion about the Boondocks made me curious about this show. So I decided to watch a couple episodes last night. I can't believe I've never watched this. It's fantastic and hilarious! I'm definitely going to check out the rest.Great to hear :cool:

KF The Return of the King is indeed the best episode of the series so far. I think its great TV, and I'm sure number8 agrees.

[Sycophant]

I've only seen the Martin Luther King episode, which everyone said was brilliant, and I found it humorous, but nothing special. Is that one of the best episodes? If so, it's just not my thing.It is one of the best episodes, but also fairly uncharacteristic of the series. If you were going to check out any more episodes, I'd recommend "A Huey Freeman Christmas," "The Story of Gangstalicious," "The Block Is Hot," or "The Trial of Robert Kelly." Those five are my favorite of the first season.

The show has its flaws and it may very well not be for you, but I'd recommend trying out another episode, if you have the time.

[MadMan]

My favorite episode is A Date With the Health Inspector, followed by Let's Nab Oprah.

[megladon8]

I am now addicted to "Strangers With Candy".

Anyone else like this show?

[SpaceOddity]

I've got Cracker series one waiting for me at the library. I caught a few episodes on PBS and I loved what I saw, but that was a long time ago. I hope my memory isn't making me think it's better than it actually is.

Is that the British Cracker, or the shite American transposition?
*defensive*

[jenniferofthejungle]

Is that the British Cracker, or the shite American transposition?
*defensive*

The American one does not exist, Rebecca. Everyone knows that. ;)

[jenniferofthejungle]

I've been watching NYPD Blue this past week (I'm nearly done with season 2) and I'm shocked at how good David Caruso was. I know it's quite "the thing" to dismiss this show and wank over Homicide: Life on the Streets (a show I also loved, at least until it got ridiculous) but I love it.

I'd like to try watching Hill Street Blues sometime, too.

[number8]

NYPD Blue is not bad, but its long running and network status gave it a Law & Order rep and staleness later on. Hill Street is much better for sure.

[Sven]

I've been watching a lot of QI recently. Stands for Quite Interesting. It's a British panel show, hosted by one of my idols and man-crushes Stephen Fry, in which he and a handful of other comedians (always included is the inestimable Alan Davies) talk about things that are quite interesting. It's amazing, hilarious, and you learn things. I wish more US television was a celebration of knowledge, rather than simple trivia games with cash prizes.

And I've got Jeeves and Wooster in the Netflix queue coming up.

And I'll probably look into buying some Fry and Laurie.

The British, Fry in particular, definitely know where comedy is at.

[Philosophe_rouge]

On a whilme I rented The Bob Newhart show, and I've already watched the first two episodes. Very funny so far.

[jenniferofthejungle]

On a whilme I rented The Bob Newhart show, and I've already watched the first two episodes. Very funny so far.


I caught this show when Nick at Nite was good and I really enjoyed it. I liked it much more than I did Newhart.

[megladon8]

So...no one else watches Strangers With Candy?

[jenniferofthejungle]

So...no one else watches Strangers With Candy?
I want you to watch Monk.

[MadMan]

Any fans of The Venture Brothers? I eagerly await tonight's episode. I became hooked on the show last month, and have watched it ever since.

[megladon8]

I want you to watch Monk.

:D

Someday I will!

[chrisnu]

Monk was good until Bitty Schram was fired. Her departure happened to coincide with the writing shifting into auto-pilot. The writing by template has gotten tiringly predictable.

[MadMan]

Season 2's Season Finale of The Venture Brother rocked. It wasn't as hilarious as some of the previous episodes I've seen of the show but it was still pretty entertaining. Brock is officially my favorite character on the show-he's one radical badass dude.

[SpaceOddity]

I've been watching a lot of QI recently. Stands for Quite Interesting. It's a British panel show, hosted by one of my idols and man-crushes Stephen Fry, in which he and a handful of other comedians (always included is the inestimable Alan Davies) talk about things that are quite interesting. It's amazing, hilarious, and you learn things. I wish more US television was a celebration of knowledge, rather than simple trivia games with cash prizes.

And I've got Jeeves and Wooster in the Netflix queue coming up.

And I'll probably look into buying some Fry and Laurie.

The British, Fry in particular, definitely know where comedy is at.

*approves*

I love QI.

[EvilShoe]

Season 2's Season Finale of The Venture Brother rocked. It wasn't as hilarious as some of the previous episodes I've seen of the show but it was still pretty entertaining. Brock is officially my favorite character on the show-he's one radical badass dude.
That guy from Labyrinth just turned into a bird!

[Raiders]

Anyone else here watch The Amazing Race?

[Kurosawa Fan]

Monk was good until Bitty Schram was fired. Her departure happened to coincide with the writing shifting into auto-pilot. The writing by template has gotten tiringly predictable.

I'm a sucker for Traylor Howard. I've had a crush on her since that Pizza Place show. She's incredibly cute.

[jenniferofthejungle]

I'm a sucker for Traylor Howard. I've had a crush on her since that Pizza Place show. She's incredibly cute.

Nooooooooooooooooooooo. I hate her so freaking much. :lol: Her shrill voice could move me to violence, KF. :mad:

chrisnu, I completely agree with you. I didn't keep up with the show after that. Schram and Shaloub had wonderful chemistry. I wish they had just given her more money.

[Sycophant]

So...no one else watches Strangers With Candy?The movie was awful. I'm aware that even fans think it inferior to the television show, but it pretty much killed my motivation to seek out the series.

[Horbgorbler]

I've been watching a lot of QI recently. Stands for Quite Interesting. It's a British panel show, hosted by one of my idols and man-crushes Stephen Fry, in which he and a handful of other comedians (always included is the inestimable Alan Davies) talk about things that are quite interesting. It's amazing, hilarious, and you learn things. I wish more US television was a celebration of knowledge, rather than simple trivia games with cash prizes.

And I've got Jeeves and Wooster in the Netflix queue coming up.

And I'll probably look into buying some Fry and Laurie.

The British, Fry in particular, definitely know where comedy is at.

I love Stephen Fry with every fiber of my being; the complete Jeeves and Wooster box-set is among my most cherished possessions.

This (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=znZuH2BU0FE) is my particular favorite Fry & Laurie moment.

[Kurosawa Fan]

Nooooooooooooooooooooo. I hate her so freaking much. :lol: Her shrill voice could move me to violence, KF. :mad:


:(

I liked Schram more than Howard, and the show was much better during the first 3 seasons, but Howard is so cute. How can you say such harsh things about someone that cute?

[MadMan]

That guy from Labyrinth just turned into a bird!"It's like Dracula fighting Yoda in there."

[Sycophant]

By the end of this week, I'm going to begin a concentrated effort to watch all of The Dick Van Dyke Show. I'm a little excited.

[jenniferofthejungle]

:(

I liked Schram more than Howard, and the show was much better during the first 3 seasons, but Howard is so cute. How can you say such harsh things about someone that cute?

You'd ban me if you knew how I really felt about her. ;)

The annoyance factor kills all semblance of "cute" for me.


Sycophant, you are in for a wonderful treat. I have seen every episode of The Dick Van Dyke Show and only disliked a handful of them. Mary Tyler Moore was adorable.

[Saya]

Does anyone here watch Top Gear? It's a very entertaining car show. If you like cars (or not :p), give the show a chance because it's awesome. The camerawork is fantastic too.

This season is brilliant so far. They raced across the North Pole, found one of the most beautiful driving roads in the world, crossed the English channel in their homemade amphibious cars and traveled through Botswana's deserts and salt lakes in their cheap two-wheel drive cars. And these were just the first 5 episodes.



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[EvilShoe]

"It's like Dracula fighting Yoda in there."
The whole season 1 finale is brilliant by the way. Best Easy Rider-homage.. ever.
Another favorite episode of mine is the one with the Scooby gang.

[Lester Burnham]

I hope Dirty Sexy Money doesn't get cancelled after the first season. I haven't been this hooked on a television show in years. I know it's probably way too early to think about cancellation, but the show is an absolutely perfect guilty pleasure and with a splendid cast, too.

And did you notice how at least 90% of the greatest American television shows were produced by (or aired on) ABC? Think Twin Peaks, My So-Called Life, Felicity, Alias, Desperate Housewives, Once and Again, Lost (even though I haven't seen a single episode, everybody seems to love it) and many others.

[Lucky]

And did you notice how at least 90% of the greatest American television shows were produced by (or aired on) ABC? Think Twin Peaks, My So-Called Life, Felicity, Alias, Desperate Housewives, Once and Again, Lost (even though I haven't seen a single episode, everybody seems to love it) and many others.

I wouldn't put a single one of those shows on my top ten. Granted, I haven't seen Twin Peaks yet. Possibly Alias, but that show significantly declined during its fourth season on.

[MadMan]

The whole season 1 finale is brilliant by the way. Best Easy Rider-homage.. ever.
Another favorite episode of mine is the one with the Scooby gang.I started watching the show late and thus have not yet seen Season 1. I must rectify that soon. Yeah the Scobby Doo gang spoof episode is pretty funny.

[Milky Joe]

I wouldn't put a single one of those shows on my top ten. Granted, I haven't seen Twin Peaks yet. Possibly Alias, but that show significantly declined during its fourth season on.

Yeah, I was going to say, only one of those shows could be considered for a "greatest" anything, and it's not Lost.

[jenniferofthejungle]

I'm done with Cracker: Series One (there are only 3 episodes) and I loved it. I hate it when a show is wonderful and there are only a handful of seasons or episodes available. I'm so greedy.

[MadMan]

I think I'll try to finish up The Sopranos since the series finale DVD for Season 6 came out recently. I've been procrastinating ever since I finished Season 5 months ago.

[eternity]

Should I bring my ratings thread here? I'm already doing it at three forums. I could make it four.

[Sycophant]

Should I bring my ratings thread here? I'm already doing it at three forums. I could make it four.
Go nuts!

[MadMan]

Should I bring my ratings thread here? I'm already doing it at three forums. I could make it four.Knock yourself out. I didn't know you had one.

[Kurosawa Fan]

Should I bring my ratings thread here? I'm already doing it at three forums. I could make it four.

I'll participate, assuming it's a participation type thing. If not, I'll pretend to participate in my head while holding a grudge against you.

[number8]

Tell Me You Love Me is really, really boring.

[Kurosawa Fan]

Tell Me You Love Me is really, really boring.

:lol:

I stopped watching after 3 episodes. You hit it right on the head. Watching other couples fight constantly doesn't equate to compelling television. I have no regrets leaving that one behind.

[number8]

I actually gave up after 3 also, but yesterday I found a clip online of a pretty ballsy sex scene from the latest episode. Again, my penis got the better of me and I decided to watch a random episode on demand today. My god, what a tedious show.

[number8]

Which leads me to say: HBO needs to do something quick, because Showtime is absolutely killing them.

The recent Showtime announcement was a show about the Harlem drug trade in the 70s with Forest Whitaker. HBO's newest show is a porn star giving tips on sex toys. Come on, man.

Where's that Preacher TV show?

[Ezee E]

Which leads me to say: HBO needs to do something quick, because Showtime is absolutely killing them.

The recent Showtime announcement was a show about the Harlem drug trade in the 70s with Forest Whitaker. HBO's newest show is a porn star giving tips on sex toys. Come on, man.

Where's that Preacher TV show?
HBO also has that vampire one by Alan Ball. Hopefully that'll get things going.

[DSNT]

They also have a Song About Fire and Ice (i think that's the name) - a SciFi series coming soon. In the meantime, The Wire final season is coming within the next month or two. I'd say they'll be doing fine.

[number8]

A Song of Ice and Fire is a LOTR-type fantasy series, not Sci Fi.

And I doubt it'll do that well, actually. They're already planning it as a 7 season show (each novel being a season). I don't think they'll get there.

[MadMan]

Showtime went through a period where it lagged behind HBO. Now its caught up. But that doesn't mean that HBO can't become great again. What goes up must come down and vice versa.

[Saya]

'Heroes' Creator Apologizes to Fans (http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20158840,00.html)

I'm glad he recognizes some of the show's problems. I stopped watching after the third episode and I'm not sure if I'll finish the season. But I'm willing to try the series again in the third season. I hope he can fix the problems in time.

[Raiders]

So, apparently there's a direct-to-video Dead Like Me movie currently in production with Henry Ian Cusick (Desmond from LOST) taking over for Mandy Patinkin. I love the original series, but without Patinkin this could be a lost cause. I also don't see that Bryan Fuller is involved (the creator of the original series, as well as Wonderfalls and Pushing Daisies), so I can't really get very excited for this.

[Sycophant]

'Heroes' Creator Apologizes to Fans (http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20158840,00.html)Good! He addressed most of my non-dialogue complaints about the second season. At least he knows.

I just might check out the third volume or whatever now.

[chrisnu]

So, apparently there's a direct-to-video Dead Like Me movie currently in production with Henry Ian Cusick (Desmond from LOST) taking over for Mandy Patinkin. I love the original series, but without Patinkin this could be a lost cause. I also don't see that Bryan Fuller is involved (the creator of the original series, as well as Wonderfalls and Pushing Daisies), so I can't really get very excited for this.
Ouch. Patinkin owned that show. I'm also not sure how that is going to work.

[[ETM]]

I'd watch Cusick in anything.

[megladon8]

Man, I am constantly awed by the ballsiness of "Rescue Me".

There are some very controversial themes/messages/discussions in this show.

And keeping with the topic of this show, I watched an episode a couple of nights ago where the crew had to go to sensitivity training, and they had to watch this video on racism. At the end, the instructor asks them what they learned, and Tommy says "that only white people can be racist?"

[Ezee E]

Man, I am constantly awed by the ballsiness of "Rescue Me".

There are some very controversial themes/messages/discussions in this show.

And keeping with the topic of this show, I watched an episode a couple of nights ago where the crew had to go to sensitivity training, and they had to watch this video on racism. At the end, the instructor asks them what they learned, and Tommy says "that only white people can be racist?"
Yep. Scenes like those make the show one of the best shows on TV. They're apparently doing a season and a half next year. Unless they're still on strike by that point.

[Raiders]

"Heroes" lived up to its promise to answer a few questions and I really did like Kristen Bell's character, as well as the intrigue of Adam's character who I assume will be Takezo Kensei as Adam apparently cannot be killed. The dialog was also a step up from some of the early season eye-rollers.

:: shrugs ::

At least they're trying again.

[number8]

the intrigue of Adam's character who I assume will be Takezo Kensei as Adam apparently cannot be killed.

What do you mean by this? Adam is Takezo Kensei, hundreds of years later.

Looks like they're setting up Hiro to be the main hero of this storyline. They'll going to have them duel again for sure.

Spoiler tagged just in case. Maybe we need a Heroes thread.

[Raiders]

What do you mean by this? Adam is Takezo Kensei, hundreds of years later.

Looks like they're setting up Hiro to be the main hero of this storyline. They'll going to have them duel again for sure.

Well, I was just not giving a definite since I don't remember them actually saying they were the same person (though I do remember Peter's quip about him being over 400 years old.)

At any rate, with only three episodes left to wrap up this storyline, it should be three packed episodes. That could either be good or bad. At least they won't be as uneventful and boring as the first half of the season.

[number8]

Bob said that he's the founder of The Company, and Adam himself said that he's been locked up for three decades. So yeah, safe to say that he's immortal.

Trivia time: His character is based on Vandal Savage (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vandal_Savage).

I can't tell you how glad I am of the last 2 eps. Not only is the show back on track, but I'm glad they found a way to tie up Hiro's weird little adventure to the main plot. It's really, really cool.

[Raiders]

Based on his name, I assumed the show would make him the first mutant. But then it begs the question how would his genes be spread to the Middle East and Mexico over the 400 or so years.

[number8]

Well, he was established as a traveler. Isn't it obvious then, that he could've bedded many women all over the world during that 400 years?

[MadMan]

Bob said that he's the founder of The Company, and Adam himself said that he's been locked up for three decades. So yeah, safe to say that he's immortal.

Trivia time: His character is based on Vandal Savage (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vandal_Savage).

I can't tell you how glad I am of the last 2 eps. Not only is the show back on track, but I'm glad they found a way to tie up Hiro's weird little adventure to the main plot. It's really, really cool.I read that Wikipedia entry about Vandal Savage. Damn he sounds like one really really cool villian. Good stuff. I really regret not reading comic books when I was younger.

[[ETM]]

I really regret not reading comic books when I was younger.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/7093358.stm


Comic book giant Marvel has made 2,500 of its back issues available online in an attempt to introduce its characters to a younger, computer-savvy audience.

One tenth, 250 in all, will be able to read free of charge for a limited time.

[Sycophant]

;5830']http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/7093358.stmThat is too damn cool. I've been hoping for something like this.

[number8]

I read that Wikipedia entry about Vandal Savage. Damn he sounds like one really really cool villian. Good stuff. I really regret not reading comic books when I was younger.

Just start watching the Justice League animated series. Savage is introduced in the 3-part Season 1 finale where he takes over the Nazis. It's fucking great stuff.

[MadMan]

Just start watching the Justice League animated series. Savage is introduced in the 3-part Season 1 finale where he takes over the Nazis. It's fucking great stuff.I've been meaning to check that show out. Heh he takes over the Nazis? Awesome. Gotta love a fantasy world where history is altered.


;5830']http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/7093358.stmHoly shit. That's cool news.

[number8]

I've been meaning to check that show out. Heh he takes over the Nazis? Awesome. Gotta love a fantasy world where history is altered.

Yeah. The League returns to Earth after a space mission to find a completely different world where Batman is leading an underground rebellion against an immortal dictator. They read up on history and find out that the Nazis, led by Vandal Savage instead of Hitler, destroyed the Allies on D-Day. So the League goes to Europe circa WW2 to stop him.

[Ezee E]

When will all those comics be uploaded?

[Winston*]

I watched the first episode of Monk. I think I'm going to love this show. Tony Shalhoub is the awesome.

[[ETM]]

I watched the first episode of Monk. I think I'm going to love this show. Tony Shalhoub is the awesome.

That's funny, I just saw it too and I agree with your assessment.

[EvilShoe]

I agree as well, only I ended up disliking the show.

[Kurosawa Fan]

I agree as well, only I ended up disliking the show.

It gets old pretty fast. I watched the first season and had no desire to continue, as every episode was basically the same thing.

I catch reruns from time to time if I notice it's on, but I don't go out of my way to watch.

[EvilShoe]

It gets old pretty fast. I watched the first season and had no desire to continue, as every episode was basically the same thing.

I catch reruns from time to time if I notice it's on, but I don't go out of my way to watch.
Yeah, I agree completely.
(Except for the rerun part, they don't even air the show here anymore.)

Another problem is how predictable the "mysteries" are.

[megladon8]

I'm still loving "Strangers With Candy".

It's occasionally stupid, but most of the time it's just so twistedly funny and the performances from Sedaris, Colbert and Dinello are too funny not to love them.

Dinello to Colbert: "I'm not pushing you away...I'm pulling me towards myself."

[MadMan]

It gets old pretty fast. I watched the first season and had no desire to continue, as every episode was basically the same thing.

I catch reruns from time to time if I notice it's on, but I don't go out of my way to watch.Yeah, same here. Its too bad considering just how talented Tony Shalhoub really is.

[Cult]

Season three of Angel: W. T. F. :confused:

[rocus]

Yeah, I agree completely.
(Except for the rerun part, they don't even air the show here anymore.)

Another problem is how predictable the "mysteries" are.
Watching Monk for the mysteries is pointless. It's all about Shaloub. I liked up until they switched the female sidekick. No matter how cute the new one is, she just isn't as good as Sharona.

[DSNT]

I've enjoyed the last couple episodes of Heroes and all, but sometimes I wonder how dumb the writers think we are.

Angela Petrelli said they made sure the media didn't cover Peter's sonic boom. How on earth could they cover up something that could be seen by everyone in the city? Does the Haitian go door to door?

[Raiders]

I've enjoyed the last couple episodes of Heroes and all, but sometimes I wonder how dumb the writers think we are.

Angela Petrelli said they made sure the media didn't cover Peter's sonic boom. How on earth could they cover up something that could be seen by everyone in the city? Does the Haitian go door to door?

Could she have meant that they merely explained it away as something other than an exploding man?

[Lucky]

Season three of Angel: W. T. F. :confused:

I gave up on that show after Season 2.

[Justin]

I am usually not a game show kind of person, but for some reason I really enjoy the Cash Cab.

[Kurosawa Fan]

I am usually not a game show kind of person, but for some reason I really enjoy the Cash Cab.

My wife and I watch that when it's on too. It's great.

[MadMan]

I just realized that I missed Monday's episode of Boondocks. Shit. I hope I can catch it online though.....

[Acapelli]

Garth Merenghi's Darkplace was ridiculous. Thank you Adult Swim for bringing me this awesome show.

[MadMan]

Heh I've been seeing some of that Acapelli. Its beyond silly but also kind of funny in some aspects.

[Henry Gale]

Garth Merenghi's Darkplace was ridiculous. Thank you Adult Swim for bringing me this awesome show.

Adult Swim is showing this in the States? Fantastic. More people NEED to see this show.

[EvilShoe]

Garth Marenghi is the most amazing show ever made.
Ever.

[number8]

Indeed. I didn't know Adult Swim is showing it. Cool beans.

[Kurosawa Fan]

Adult Swim is showing Garth Merenghi? I have all the episodes on my computer, but I'll still tune in. Everyone should tune in. It's the funniest show I've ever seen.

[Henry Gale]

Plus, it being shown in North America could also mean an actual DVD release here! :)

[Acapelli]

Adult Swim Friday Nights people, at 11.

[Ivan Drago]

Entourage fever has spread all over my dorm building. I really want to starting watching it sometime, but I haven't had time for it.

[megladon8]

Oh man, last night I watched an episode of "Strangers With Candy" which centered around STDs.

Mr. Noblet (Stephen Colbert) was teaching his class that apparently pretty much every historical figure has died of STDs..."even JFK, who had a case of syphilis so bad, it blew the back of his head off!"

:)

[Ivan Drago]

I guess I'll check out this Garth Merenghi show. I love Adult Swim, despite a few crappy shows (Tim and Eric especially, ugh).

And what's the new Adult Swim show that uses gameplay from The Sims? It intrigues me.

[MadMan]

Entourage fever has spread all over my dorm building. I really want to starting watching it sometime, but I haven't had time for it.I've seen the show up to Season 3 Part I. Its pretty awesome stuff. Really funny and entertaining, and Piven is great as Ari.

[Watashi]

I watched my first Simpsons episode in nearly half a decade yesterday. Not even Alan Moore could save its crapiness.

[number8]

Oh shit. Was last night the Alan Moore ep? Fuck, I forgot to record.

[MadMan]

I watched my first Simpsons episode in nearly half a decade yesterday. Not even Alan Moore could save its crapiness.I saw some of the Family Guy episode after it. I turned it off halfway through. There were some good jokes but overall the funny just wasn't there. This kind of makes me sad considering how much I like the first two seasons of the show.

[Acapelli]

I guess I'll check out this Garth Merenghi show. I love Adult Swim, despite a few crappy shows (Tim and Eric especially, ugh).

And what's the new Adult Swim show that uses gameplay from The Sims? It intrigues me.
How can you not like Tim and Eric. Probably my favorite show that's still running.

[Raiders]

I'm comfortable calling that the best episode of Heroes since last season's "Company Man."

[Ivan Drago]

How can you not like Tim and Eric. Probably my favorite show that's still running.

It's not funny at all. And besides, why is Adult Swim even showing it on the CARTOON Network?

[Henry Gale]

I'm comfortable calling that the best episode of Heroes since last season's "Company Man."

I would definately say the same. But only in my case it's the only one I've actually liked since "Company Man" (and maybe "Parasite" which came right after it if I remember correctly).

The dialogue and acting was better than usual and even though I saw some of the major "twists" coming, it was very well plotted and even executed. Only two more to go until it's possibly over for the whole season though, so I definately expect an extremely abrupt conclusion given the pace set by the last couple of episodes.


It's not funny at all. And besides, why is Adult Swim even showing it on the CARTOON Network?

Because it's Dr. Steve Brule! For your health, dummy!

(Really those John C. Reilly skits are pretty much the only thing I've seen from the show aside from a couple of other awful skits, but I still find those Steve Brule things hilarious enough not to write the whole show entirely off.)

[Philosophe_rouge]

As far as animated shows for kids, I think in recent years very few compare to the awesome of Jacob Two-Two.

[number8]

Kristin Bell in the last Heroes' opening sequence was the hottest thing I've seen on TV. :eek:

[number8]

Oh, and yeah, it was definitely one of their best. I'm growing more and more confident that HRG is one of the best characters on TV.

[MadMan]

Last week's episode of The Boondocks (which I caught on TV last night) was decent at best. There were some funny bits but the whole dating joke thing was already milked in an earlier episode this season. Plus the "Taking responsibility" message is one that was already noted in much better and previous episodes as well. Overall I think the first season is superior but I still like Season 2 a good deal. "Thank You For Not Snitching" was pretty humorous and entertaining.

[Ivan Drago]

Last week's episode of The Boondocks (which I caught on TV last night) was decent at best. There were some funny bits but the whole dating joke thing was already milked in an earlier episode this season. Plus the "Taking responsibility" message is one that was already noted in much better and previous episodes as well. Overall I think the first season is superior but I still like Season 2 a good deal. "Thank You For Not Snitching" was pretty humorous and entertaining.

Speaking of The Boondocks, I can't wait for Soul Plane 2: The Blackjacking.

[Winston*]

Get out of my Weeds, Olsen twin. Silas, you go with her.

[Raiders]

BSG: Razor was fantastic as usual. Season 4 cannot get here fast enough.

[number8]

BSG: Razor was fantastic as usual. Season 4 cannot get here fast enough.

I had the chance to see this in theaters, and I blew it. :(

[[ETM]]

I had the chance to see this in theaters, and I blew it. :(

So say we all.

[MadMan]

Right now I'm watching the episode where The X-Files started going into the shitter: Agent Dogget joins the cast. Its been shown on TNT right after the episode where Mulder is abducted aka leaves the show for a while, and Cancer Man gets kicked down the stairs but still doesn't die.

[Duncan]

Curb Your Enthusiasm...huge vagina (http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=56165283196892 62044). No nudity, but they do say vagina a lot so it's probably NSFW. It's from an old season, but it still kills me.

[Morris Schæffer]

I watched an Episode of Star Trek: TNG today. Worf and son are on the holodeck in a recreation of the old West, about to enter a town. I told my brother how great it would be if Al Swearengen made a guest appearance. Worf's son asks daddy where they are and the fearsome Klingon says "Deadwood."

:lol:

[Ivan Drago]

Wow, I saw the first five or so episodes of Entourage a few nights ago and I was very, very impressed.

[Horbgorbler]

As far as animated shows for kids, I think in recent years very few compare to the awesome of Jacob Two-Two.

Says the Canuck. :P

I've recently come to the conclusion that Viva Piñata is the best kids' show on network television right now.

[Acapelli]

As far as animated shows for kids, I think in recent years very few compare to the awesome of Jacob Two-Two.
I have no idea what that show is, but Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends is my favorite childrens show in the past couple years.

[number8]

Damn, Jimmy Kimmel. You ain't funny, but I give props when it's due.

Apparently since the start of the strike, Kimmel's been paying the salaries of the lower cost staff members, without fanfare like the other TV personalities. He managed to keep it quiet until the other way when ABC suspended nearly everyone on the show, including Kimmel himself, for refusing to cross the picket line. Now Kimmel is going to pay the salary of everyone suspended, including the veteran high-paid writers.

What's amazing is that Kimmel's not getting the money of other talk show hosts. He gets like Carson Daly money, which probably explains why he's always hosting something on Comedy Central. Kimmel's friends are saying that if the strike goes on too long, Kimmel might be tapped dry.

[Kurosawa Fan]

I'm of the minority opinion that Jimmy Kimmel is pretty funny. Not hilarious, nor funny enough for me to watch his show with any consistency, but I don't think he's deserving of the derision he receives. This is just about the coolest thing he could do.

[Sycophant]

I've never given Jimmy Kimmel a chance outside of The Man Show, a show I found almost utterly repulsive. Perhaps away from that context, I could like him. At the very least now, he's definitely deserving of my respect. This is way awesome of him.

[Raiders]

I'm of the minority opinion that Jimmy Kimmel is pretty funny. Not hilarious, nor funny enough for me to watch his show with any consistency, but I don't think he's deserving of the derision he receives. This is just about the coolest thing he could do.

I agree with this.

[Ezee E]

As time goes on, Jimmy Kimmel is getting better and better on his late shows. He's certainly no Conan yet, but he is sometimes worth watching over Dave and Leno.

[number8]

Anything is better than Leno.

[MadMan]

Anything is better than Leno.Yep. Tonight I caught an episode of The Tonight Show from 10 years ago. He still wasn't funny. That's not surprising.

What Jimmy Kimmel is doing is pretty radical. I think he can be funny sometimes. Sometimes.

[Winston*]

It's taken me 4 episodes of Californication to come to the conclusion that this show isn't worth watching.

[Morris Schæffer]

BBC's Jonathan Ross is really cool.

[Henry Gale]

I'm pretty sure Jimmy's my favourite of the late night hosts. I mean I know he's not as classy or professional as Letterman or Conan and that his show though obviously isn't as consistent as those shows or as outrageously funny or crazy as it was when it first aired (which is pretty much why it's no longer actually live), but I think it still has a lot of charm and his interview style and more improvised jokes are very much my type my humour and that he's gotten better with the job as time has gone by (even if it meant him being more like a typical talk show personality in a lot of ways).

So to me the news about him quietly paying his staff all this time wasn't as much of a suprise as it was more of a confirmation to me that he really is a rare kind of genuine and cool guy in Hollywood.

[EvilShoe]

In a class of mine (cultural media studies) we watched a clip of Twin Peaks the other day. The beautiful intro starts (with that gorgeous music by Ennio Morricone, the perfect combination with the peaceful images) and the reaction I hear is:
"God... this intro is so long."
"This music is really irritating me."

Then we watched part of the episode itself (the pilot). People laughed out loud, but didn't seem to understand the comedy of the show was intentional, because when it was over they reacted with:
"That was stupid."
"Wow, what an awful show."
(sarcastic)"Now I know what to ask on DVD for Christmas!"

And it just... depressed me so much, because I study communication sciences now, and I was hoping to at least hear some people go "I loved that show", or something like that. Their reaction wasn't unexpected, but oh so disappointing.

[MadMan]

In a class of mine (cultural media studies) we watched a clip of Twin Peaks the other day. The beautiful intro starts (with that gorgeous music by Ennio Morricone, the perfect combination with the peaceful images) and the reaction I hear is:
"God... this intro is so long."
"This music is really irritating me."

Then we watched part of the episode itself (the pilot). People laughed out loud, but didn't seem to understand the comedy of the show was intentional, because when it was over they reacted with:
"That was stupid."
"Wow, what an awful show."
(sarcastic)"Now I know what to ask on DVD for Christmas!"

And it just... depressed me so much, because I study communication sciences now, and I was hoping to at least hear some people go "I loved that show", or something like that. Their reaction wasn't unexpected, but oh so disappointing.Had I been present I would have told them to shut the hell up after they insulted the music of Morricone. And despite not having seen the show it is depressing that from the get go they didn't even give it a chance. Perhaps with some shows that get axed the networks aren't the ones not giving them a chance. Its solely their intended audience that wants un-original programing. It reminds me of that one episode of Futurama where they have to create a generic episode of a show that went off the air in the 90s, and they stock it full of old cliches to satisfy their audience.

[Rowland]

That's Angelo Badalamenti, not Morricone.

[Rowland]

I don't watch television often, but I just flipped on CSI: Miami, and man... talk about some lush color schemes. It's garish as hell, but almost intoxicatingly so.

[EvilShoe]

That's Angelo Badalamenti, not Morricone.
I always assumed the theme song (not the rest of the score) was by Morricone because the song was tagged that way on my computer. Kazaa really messed me up for life.

So yes, eternal gratitude for that correction.

[[ETM]]

Well, in general, people suck bigtime, Shoe. Sorry you had to witness such major sucking in person.

[D_Davis]

I started watching Flight of the Concords this weekend, and it is really super good. It is the closest thing we'll ever get to Ween TV, it is uncanny how much some of the Concords songs remind me of Ween. Good show though. Well made, funny, and just a lot of fun.

[D_Davis]

My favorite FotC's song is "Intercity Preasure." They totally nail the Pet Shop Boys sound and look. It's really awesome. Every time I hear it I just want to start singing West End Girls.

[Kurosawa Fan]

My favorite FotC's song is "Intercity Preasure." They totally nail the Pet Shop Boys sound and look. It's really awesome. Every time I hear it I just want to start singing West End Girls.

I have all of their songs on my iPod. They get constant play. Hilarious stuff, but also very catchy. Their Bowie song is great as well.

[D_Davis]

I have all of their songs on my iPod. They get constant play. Hilarious stuff, but also very catchy. Their Bowie song is great as well.

I don't think I've heard the Bowie song yet. Where did you get their songs from?

[Kurosawa Fan]

I don't think I've heard the Bowie song yet. Where did you get their songs from?

A "site". Someone grabbed all of the songs from the shows and edited them to erase any interrupting dialogue where they could. It's really well done. If you're interested, shoot me a PM and I'll try to track down a link for you.

[Spinal]

Watched the first episode of Carnivale because it was recommended to me. Eh ... I don't know. I can take it or leave it. Is it worth sticking with it?

[number8]

Oh God. Uncle Ruckus to Katrina victims:

"You ever see When the Levees Broke? Well, I got my own documentary: When the Levees Gonna Break Again! I'm gonna get a dog and name him Levee. Then I'm gonna kick it every time it rains!"

Boondocks = Excellence in comedy.

[dreamdead]

15 more minutes until the America's Next Top Model finale. Rawk.

Shut it.

[MadMan]

My favorite FotC's song is "Intercity Preasure." They totally nail the Pet Shop Boys sound and look. It's really awesome. Every time I hear it I just want to start singing West End Girls.Hell yeah I love both those songs. I didn't know that it was Pet Shop Boys that sang West End Girls though.


I started watching Flight of the Concords this weekend, and it is really super good. It is the closest thing we'll ever get to Ween TV, it is uncanny how much some of the Concords songs remind me of Ween. Good show though. Well made, funny, and just a lot of fun.I've watched some of their stuff on YouTube and I love what I saw. I really need to rent that show on DVD over break.


Oh God. Uncle Ruckus to Katrina victims:

"You ever see When the Levees Broke? Well, I got my own documentary: When the Levees Gonna Break Again! I'm gonna get a dog and name him Levee. Then I'm gonna kick it every time it rains!"

Boondocks = Excellence in comedy.I'm too far behind in my viewing of the current season and thus I will have to rent it on DVD when it comes out or wait for Cartoon Network to rerun it all the way through. Anyways the line you quote is hilarious.

[Mr. Valentine]

15 more minutes until the America's Next Top Model finale. Rawk.

Shut it.

it's my wifes guilty pleasure so i've seen pretty much every episode for the last few seasons. i can't get too mad though i make her watch my guilty pleasure (reruns of 7th Heaven) :)

[Spinal]

15 more minutes until the America's Next Top Model finale. Rawk.

How many top models do we need? Seems like they're churning one out every couple of months.

[EvilShoe]

Watched the first episode of Carnivale because it was recommended to me. Eh ... I don't know. I can take it or leave it. Is it worth sticking with it?
I think you should stop.
You'll only end up hurting my soul.

[Saya]

Oh God. Uncle Ruckus to Katrina victims:

"You ever see When the Levees Broke? Well, I got my own documentary: When the Levees Gonna Break Again! I'm gonna get a dog and name him Levee. Then I'm gonna kick it every time it rains!"

Boondocks = Excellence in comedy.

Yep, I just watched this. Uncle Ruckus killed it, great episode. Loved his line about jazz music and cats. :lol:

I wish there was some of Huey though, he only has small parts in the last episodes.

Gary Anthony Williams enjoys role as provocative Uncle Ruckus (http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07331/836916-42.stm)


"Any time I hear big stars talk about how tough voiceover is, I want to punch them in the throat," he says, with a hint of Ruckus. Then enthusiastically: "It's one of the easiest jobs in acting. You just stand behind the microphone and read what's on the page, and you bring that to life."

Once in the booth, Williams makes it look effortless. Without missing a beat -- well, almost -- he runs through his lines for Uncle Ruckus, the bitter old black man who hates black people. For Williams, he draws from familiar territory.

"I just pull from all the people that used to stop by and talk to my daddy when I was little," Williams says of his "deep South" Georgian roots. "Some of those guys, the stuff coming out of their mouths was ridiculous, but I loved to listen to those old dudes just talk crap."

On the show, much of that talk includes the N-word. Williams knows it makes people uncomfortable, and he won't use the word himself, "but I'll gladly get paid for it," he laughs, noting the series' hip-hop leanings. "The show won a Peabody, and there's a reason for that. It does have something to say."

Ironically, the most despicable character on "The Boondocks" has become the series breakout. "Nobody's standing around applauding what Uncle Ruckus says ... people just want to hit him in the head," laughs Williams, who has recorded a selection of Uncle Ruckus Christmas songs available next month on iTunes. Among those holiday favorites: "All I Want for Christmas Is Some Pretty White Skin" and "Christmas Is for Children, Especially if They Are White."

But what Williams brings to Ruckus is more than just a fantastically craggy voice. "There's something very unique about Gary that Hollywood is going to start figuring out -- he's a special talent in the way you think about people like Ricky Gervais ['Extras,' 'The Office']," says McGruder.

[number8]

:eek:

I HAVE to buy that Christmas album.

[Henry Gale]

So did anyone else see the Extras series finale?

I couldn't have ever imagined better acting from the two leads or a better ending to such a great series. The final scenes are so packed with emotion and are so perfectly joyful and heartbreaking at the same time. It's one the best things I've seen in a while.

[Kurosawa Fan]

So did anyone else see the Extras series finale?

I couldn't have ever imagined better acting from the two leads or a better ending to such a great series. The final scenes are so packed with emotion and are so perfectly joyful and heartbreaking at the same time. It's one the best things I've seen in a while.

I have it recorded. I'm mixed on the show itself. I wasn't a big fan, but I'm interested enough to see how everything ended. I'm glad to hear it's apparently in the spirit of The Office finale, and not just going for laughs like much of the show.

[EvilShoe]

I'm one season into Coupling for the moment.
I used to catch the odd episode on television, but never though too much of it.

This time I'm enjoying it, though. It's not the most original show out there, but the cast has great chemistry and most of the storylines are pretty funny.

[Kurosawa Fan]

I'm one season into Coupling for the moment.
I used to catch the odd episode on television, but never though too much of it.

This time I'm enjoying it, though. It's not the most original show out there, but the cast has great chemistry and most of the storylines are pretty funny.

I've always wanted to check this out. I was told it was the inspiration for Friends, a show which I enjoyed in the beginning (but became ridiculous over time). I imagine the original would be much better, since they usually seem to be.

[Sycophant]

I'm one season into Coupling for the moment.
I used to catch the odd episode on television, but never though too much of it.

This time I'm enjoying it, though. It's not the most original show out there, but the cast has great chemistry and most of the storylines are pretty funny.It's a fun show. It really comes into its own, if I remember, in the second and third seasons. Richard Coyle's Jeff is one of the greatest characters to grace the small screen. The first season spends its first half with exposition and relies a bit more on stereotypical sitcom gender politics humor, while later the show develops its characters in a more interesting fashion. Was a favorite for a while. I need to visit it again.

[Sycophant]

I've always wanted to check this out. I was told it was the inspiration for Friends, a show which I enjoyed in the beginning (but became ridiculous over time). I imagine the original would be much better, since they usually seem to be.Actually, if anything, Coupling borrows heavily from the Friends model, as Coupling debuted six years after Friends. I've always found Coupling much more palatable, however, though the fourth season is pretty forgettable.

[Kurosawa Fan]

Actually, if anything, Coupling borrows heavily from the Friends model, as Coupling debuted six years after Friends. I've always found Coupling much more palatable, however, though the fourth season is pretty forgettable.

Which was the show that inspired Friends? Or did I have it backwards all along in that Friends inspired Coupling, and Friends was an original series?

[Sycophant]

Which was the show that inspired Friends? Or did I have it backwards all along in that Friends inspired Coupling, and Friends was an original series?
Larry David has griped extensively about Friends stealing the Seinfeld model. I'm not aware of an actual (UK or otherwise) inspiration. Coupling is frequently described as a British Friends with more sex talk.

[Kurosawa Fan]

Larry David has griped extensively about Friends stealing the Seinfeld model. I'm not aware of an actual (UK or otherwise) inspiration. Coupling is frequently described as a British Friends with more sex talk.

Yep. I just did some checking and apparently I was totally wrong this entire time. Coupling was inspired by Friends. Friends wasn't a remake of a British series. I feel a bit foolish now.

[EvilShoe]

It's an understandable mistake, as people often refer to Coupling as "like Friends, but good".

Sycophant, Jeff is indeed a great character. I don't know if you remember the amputation storyline, but that one was pretty hilarious.
Series spoiler
Too bad he leaves the show after a while... (at least, that's what I remember)

[Sycophant]

Too bad he leaves the show after a while... (at least, that's what I remember)

Yeah, it's bad. He realy is the backbone of the series. The indelicate way that his replacement is shoehorned into the fourth season saps a lot of the show's already diminished energy. It lost a lot when it lost him and while I like Oliver, he never fit. They'd have been better off just counting Jeff a loss and moving on.

[MadMan]

Last night's episode of The Boondocks was hilarious. I loved the John Woo spoof when Huey and Riley were dueling it out with BB guns.

[[ETM]]

Coupling has some of the funniest moments put on television ever. The episode with the Israeli girl alone puts it above almost anything else. Such experiments with the episode format often had outstanding results.

[Ivan Drago]

I finished the first season of Entourage before I left to go home for winter break, and I was very, VERY impressed. I almost fell out of my chair in surprise when Vince talked to Scarlett Johansson on the phone in the end of the final episode. I can't wait to see more.

[number8]

I finished the first season of Entourage before I left to go home for winter break, and I was very, VERY impressed. I almost fell out of my chair in surprise when Vince talked to Scarlett Johansson on the phone in the end of the final episode. I can't wait to see more.

As the show goes on and more Hollywood people begin to notice the show, you'll be surprised of the cameos they're able to get.

[number8]

Extras finale:

Gervais' acting was phenomenal. A very frustrating special, but deliberately so. It wasn't very funny, but it was a perfect ending. I had hoped that something like this would happen.

Besides:

"Fuck off, I'm Clive Owen! That's mental!"

[DSNT]

I enjoyed the way it ended, even if it was harsh. Gervais really did surprise me with his speech. I didn't think he had the chops.

The Clive Owen stuff was hilarious, but other than that there were too few laughs.

[Henry Gale]

I thought all the Big Brother stuff was perfectly done, even if it didn't quite fit the flow of what came before it. His speech was very likely the best thing Gervais has ever done and I was amazingly taken by the whole scene. But aside from that it really did feel like watching an episode of the British BB series at times.

The woman who was famous because her son was murdered trying to prove she was more famous by saying "well, my son was on the 10 o' clock news, plus I got a single coming out" was to me, the whole 80 minutes (and maybe the whole series) perfectly wrapped up into one line. The show and the line being a darkly hilarious, at times unsettling and heartbreakingly true take on fame.

[transmogrifier]

I'm getting quite sick of Gervais. I think he's in danger of being shown up as a one-trick pony.

[Acapelli]

I had a dream last night a hamburger was eating ME!

Discuss.

[MadMan]

I'm suffering from TV withdrawl now because my favorite shows are off the air due to the strike. I may have to rent some TV on DVD to assist me in coping.

[Sycophant]

I had a dream last night a hamburger was eating ME!

Discuss.Welcome to the world of Yakov Smirnoff.

[Kurosawa Fan]

I just discovered that Coupling is available on Netflix Instant Viewing. I'm psyched.

[jenniferofthejungle]

I gave Monk another shot and decided that Traylor Howard isn't that horribly shrill and annoying.

I hate not hating her. :P

[Kurosawa Fan]

I gave Monk another shot and decided that Traylor Howard isn't that horribly shrill and annoying.

I hate not hating her. :P

:pritch::pritch::pritch:

Now call her cute!

[Kurosawa Fan]

I've watched the first two episodes of Coupling. It's funny. Some of the acting is spotty, but it's worth watching.

[number8]

In a joint statement, Stewart and Colbert said: "We would like to return to work with our writers. If we cannot, we would like to express our ambivalence, but without our writers we are unable to express something as nuanced as ambivalence."

[Lucky]

I've watched the first two episodes of Coupling. It's funny. Some of the acting is spotty, but it's worth watching.

The best episode in season one is the one with the foreign woman.

[Henry Gale]

The best episode in season one is the one with the foreign woman.

Easily.

Any time I think of what it is I love about the show, that is automatically what comes to mind.

[[ETM]]

The best episode in season one is the one with the foreign woman.

I mentioned it earlier.:pritch: "Shadaim!"

[Kurosawa Fan]

I've watched the first two episodes of Coupling. It's funny. Some of the acting is spotty, but it's worth watching.

Yeah, I take it back. This show is gold. I'm two episodes into season two and it's just getting funnier. The only cast member who can't hold their own is Sarah Alexander (Susan). It's easy to see why she hasn't done anything before or after. She must have been related to someone high up the ladder to grab that part. Either way, the description of this being like Friends only funny is totally accurate. The foreign language episode was hysterical, as was the sex tape episode. And the giggle loop. In fact, after the first two episodes, which were funny but nothing to get excited about, every episode has been hilarious.

[Lucky]

I agree with you that Susan is the weakest character, but she's kind of necessary. She's like the Courtney Cox of Friends; you need that straight-laced character to balance out the cartoonish characters like Jane and, to a lesser extent, Jeff. Trust me when I say the best is yet to come. The episode "Naked" from season 2 and two episodes from season 3 are my picks for top 3 eps.

[Kurosawa Fan]

I agree with you that Susan is the weakest character, but she's kind of necessary. She's like the Courtney Cox of Friends; you need that straight-laced character to balance out the cartoonish characters like Jane and, to a lesser extent, Jeff. Trust me when I say the best is yet to come. The episode "Naked" from season 2 and two episodes from season 3 are my picks for top 3 eps.

It's not the character than bothers me, it's her performance. I totally agree she's necessary as a character on the show, but Sarah Alexander is nearly inept at delivering lines, and you can actually see her preparing her facial expressions/body language prior to their appropriate moment. She's awful.

[[ETM]]

Sarah Alexander has those freaky eyes, she can basically express two and a half emotions with them, which is hurting her overall performance. I don't find her acting that distracting, even though she is the weakest link. I guess it has to do with the fact that the others are bloody hilarious.

[Spinal]

I watched the first three episodes of Extras, Season Two yesterday and found myself enjoying it more than the first season. I don't know. Maybe it's because my expectations were much lower this time.

[Ivan Drago]

Last night's episode of The Boondocks was hilarious. I loved the John Woo spoof when Huey and Riley were dueling it out with BB guns.

I can't wait for Soul Plane 2: The Blackjacking.

[MadMan]

I can't wait for Soul Plane 2: The Blackjacking.It will be awesome. If that was a real movie I'd go see it :lol:

I laughed my ass off at the part where 50 Cent said "We all have to make sacrifices" and then threw that woman in front of the bad guy. Hilarious.

[Spinal]

Wow, I'm so glad I decided to go back and finish up Extras. It really clicked for me in the second season. I stopped worrying about how much I was laughing and started to really enjoy how Gervais and Merchant go about dissecting the phenomenon of celebrity. The finale special was extraordinary. Really moving stuff.

[number8]

That's something that I don't think has been said enough about Extras. A lot of people keep talking about how much funnier The Office is, but I don't think The Office had the same level of drama and satire elements as Extras, which is very good at those as well as the funny bits. I'm glad you turned around, Spinal, because I do agree that the show is still every bit as entertaining even when they're not joking around.

[Spinal]

That's something that I don't think has been said enough about Extras. A lot of people keep talking about how much funnier The Office is, but I don't think The Office had the same level of drama and satire elements as Extras, which is very good at those as well as the funny bits. I'm glad you turned around, Spinal, because I do agree that the show is still every bit as entertaining even when they're not joking around.

A great example is the scene Maggie has where she is cast alongside Clive Owen and he coldly explains why she is wrong for the role. Is it funny? Sorta kinda. I didn't find it to be laugh out loud funny, mainly because a character I had come to care about was being humiliated. But it was captivating nonetheless and said volumes about Maggie's line of work.

[number8]

A great example is the scene Maggie has where she is cast alongside Clive Owen and he coldly explains why she is wrong for the role. Is it funny? Sorta kinda. I didn't find it to be laugh out loud funny, mainly because a character I had come to care about was being humiliated. But it was captivating nonetheless and said volumes about Maggie's line of work.

It was great and poignant when she rejected the role, but come on, "Fuck off! I'm Clive Owen! That's mental!" is the funniest line in the episode. :lol:

[Spinal]

It was great and poignant when she rejected the role, but come on, "Fuck off! I'm Clive Owen! That's mental!" is the funniest line in the episode. :lol:

Yeah, that was pretty funny.

[Sycophant]

Conan's strike beard is epic.

I could go with a couple more nights of ring-spinning.

[Morris Schæffer]

So is there any word on when the new season of 24 will air?

[number8]

So is there any word on when the new season of 24 will air?

When Kiefer is out of jail and the strike ends.

[number8]

Oh, and Conan is doing remarkably well without his writers.

His beard is not only epic, it will probably save him from most writer hate that has been directed at other talk show hosts.

[number8]

In the one year that it has been absent from my life, I had forgotten what a RIDICULOUSLY FREAKIN' AMAZING show Life on Mars is.

Oh, the day it shall come in Region 1 DVD form, I will be a happy man.

[MadMan]

So I watched the I Love New York 2 renunion special last night because I was at a friends and he actually watched the entire show (I made fun of him and noted that I detest reality TV). But the show last night wasn't half bad, and was funny in some respects simply because of some hostilities and freakouts.

My friends and I last night also had a heated debate about the striking writers. I sided with one friend in believing that the strike is doomed because actors are harder to replace than writers and that its only a matter of time until Hollywood goes forth with projects anyways even if the strike doesn't end. I'm not sure if we're right but the fact remains that some actors are already turning against the writers and that I want some of my favorite shows to come back on the air. I'm tired of having nothing to watch on TV.

[Saya]

Did anyone else watched the new American Gladiators show? It's basically the same as the old version of the show, except that the Eliminator course got harder. I think all the other challenges were also in the older show.

It's pretty entertaining if you can stand the campy and cheesy production, but then again it's always been like this.

[Ivan Drago]

Is it me, or are Lost and Desperate Housewives jumping the shark thanks to the strike? Looking at the commercials for the seasons coming up for each show, it looks like these shows are going through huge plot "twists" (I don't want to say that, but it was the only word I could think of) that look to jump the shark.

I am aware that I don't watch these shows. But seeing the building collapse on Desperate Housewives and some of the survivors back home on Lost seem totally out there and different from what the shows really are.

I hope that made sense.

[Henry Gale]

Is it me, or are Lost and Desperate Housewives jumping the shark thanks to the strike? Looking at the commercials for the seasons coming up for each show, it looks like these shows are going through huge plot "twists" (I don't want to say that, but it was the only word I could think of) that look to jump the shark.

I am aware that I don't watch these shows. But seeing the building collapse on Desperate Housewives and some of the survivors back home on Lost seem totally out there and different from what the shows really are.

I hope that made sense.

Well I don't know about Desperate Housewives, but the LOST thing you mention was actually from last season's finale that's just being used for the upcoming season's promos for some reason. It was also an idea that the creators would have had in place ages before anyone was even thinking about the strike at all.

[number8]

Haven't been watching LOST, have you?

[number8]

But the show last night wasn't half bad, and was funny in some respects simply because of some hostilities and freakouts.

This is why I really hate it with a passion. This is why they're winning. These shows ARE funny and amusing to watch, I'll admit it any day. Same goes to Jerry Springer and Maury. But it's about the principle of it. People think it's harmless to watch them because they think they're above it, and only watching to make fun of it. But before you know it, they'll start watching week after week, not wanting to miss an episode in case some big funny freakout happens. Are they aware that that's exactly how the producers planned it? Reality shows are not just bad, uninventive programming. It's also a death trap. I won't say that watching too much stupid people makes you stupid, but it is stupid to spend time watching them when there are other things to watch.

Of course, I'm not directing this at you. I have a roommate that's dumb as a rock. She likes to think that she's above trash TV and "mainstream Hollywood", yet she perpetuates the cycle more than anyone I know. Simply put, you are never above anything. Not when you still tune in.

[EvilShoe]

Reality TV is the devil.
I have gotten hooked on several bad shows as well, only because I want to know what will happen to the contestants. (Who will win, who gets kicked out).

I don't even like them...

For the moment I'm following some shit show in which C-list soap opera actors get a chance to sing. Each week one of them gets kicked out.
It's so terrible. :sad:

[Kurosawa Fan]

Reality TV is the devil.
I have gotten hooked on several bad shows as well, only because I want to know what will happen to the contestants. (Who will win, who gets kicked out).

I don't even like them...

For the moment I'm following some shit show in which C-list soap opera actors get a chance to sing. Each week one of them gets kicked out.
It's so terrible. :sad:

I recently got hooked on both Kitchen Nightmares and America's Next Top Model. They are the first reality shows I've ever watched. I've never even followed a season of American Idol. I'm proud of my love for Kitchen Nightmares, but this is the first time I've owned up to Top Model.

[MadMan]

This is why I really hate it with a passion. This is why they're winning. These shows ARE funny and amusing to watch, I'll admit it any day. Same goes to Jerry Springer and Maury. But it's about the principle of it. People think it's harmless to watch them because they think they're above it, and only watching to make fun of it. But before you know it, they'll start watching week after week, not wanting to miss an episode in case some big funny freakout happens. Are they aware that that's exactly how the producers planned it? Reality shows are not just bad, uninventive programming. It's also a death trap. I won't say that watching too much stupid people makes you stupid, but it is stupid to spend time watching them when there are other things to watch.

Of course, I'm not directing this at you. I have a roommate that's dumb as a rock. She likes to think that she's above trash TV and "mainstream Hollywood", yet she perpetuates the cycle more than anyone I know. Simply put, you are never above anything. Not when you still tune in.You hit the nail on the head man, and you illustrated why I avoid reality TV like the plague. Also I remember when I got hooked on the second season of "Survivor." It was bad, where I would never, ever want to miss an episode even though I knew what I was watching was crap-reality manupulated skillfully by editors to make the show more interesting and dramatic than it really was. Reality TV is worse than soap operas because at least soap operas are structed in a traditional sense and some sort of talent goes into them. Hell 24 and Lost are like soap operas in some sense.
And of course they do make you stupid, although granted TV does dumb you down in many ways-they don't call it the idiot box for nothing ;)

[number8]

With that said, though, I am really enjoying Discovery's new shows Fight Quest and Monster Quest. Put Quest on the title and I'll watch it. Johnny Quest? Awesome.

Me = hypocrite.

[Ivan Drago]

With that said, though, I am really enjoying Discovery's new shows Fight Quest and Monster Quest. Put Quest on the title and I'll watch it. Johnny Quest? Awesome.

Viking Quest starring Johnny "Drama" Chase?

[number8]

Viking Quest starring Johnny "Drama" Chase?

Who wouldn't watch that?

VICTORY!!!!

[number8]

Seriously though. Fight Quest. It rules.

[Duncan]

Anyone watch The Daily Show and the Colbert Report last night? I thought they did a pretty good job. I'm not surprised they spent so much time on the interviews. That'll probably be a consistent trend. I think Stewart's cynical side could come out more now that he's writing all his own material. Like that joke about the writer's strike being 9 times worse than 9/11.

[Winston*]

That strike professor or whatever on The Daily Show was mighty dull.

[DSNT]

Was Stewart writing? I figured that was more preparation than anything. Fine line I guess.

I enjoyed how Colbert played it, thinking that the teleprompter was actually some sort of inner monologue. Then when he did The Word and had nothing.

The interviews are better than nothing.

[Ivan Drago]

I want to start watching The Colbert Report, but I'm afraid if now is a good time or not because he's doing it without writers.

[EvilShoe]

I've started with season 4 of Coupling.
:confused:
Well, even if it continues down this path: we'll always have the first three seasons.

[Ezee E]

I'm taking a break from renting seasons of shows. I have the miniseries of The Corner coming up, and after that I'll try out either Homicide or Battlestar Galactica.

[Sycophant]

I've started with season 4 of Coupling.
:confused:
Well, even if it continues down this path: we'll always have the first three seasons.
It redeems itself somewhat near the end. But the lengths gone to to shoehorn in Oliver never cease to be eye-rolling.

But yay for the first three!

[EvilShoe]

It redeems itself somewhat near the end. But the lengths gone to to shoehorn in Oliver never cease to be eye-rolling.

But yay for the first three!
It's not just Oliver though.
Susan being pregnant makes for an increase in melodrama, which slows down the usually rapid nature of the plot. It doesn't help that - as KFan stated as well - the actress who plays her isn't very good at emoting.

But Oliver is a problem. For the moment, two episodes in, he really isn't that funny.
It's not the actor's fault, he's likeable, but the character is too restrained. This is probably to avoid the comparisons with the over-the-top character of Jeff.

Season 3 was probably my favourite.

[Sycophant]

It's not just Oliver though.
Susan being pregnant makes for an increase in melodrama, which slows down the usually rapid nature of the plot. It doesn't help that - as KFan stated as well - the actress who plays her isn't very good at emoting.

But Oliver is a problem. For the moment, two episodes in, he really isn't that funny.
It's not the actor's fault, he's likeable, but the character is too restrained. This is probably to avoid the comparisons with the over-the-top character of Jeff.You're right; it's definitely not just Oliver. The Steve/Susan story gets out of whack, too. However, I do love the other two characters in this season.

One of my primary problems with Oliver is that there is no real reason for him to hang out with this cast of characters we've gotten to know over three years of television. He just kind of forces himself into their circle, despite the fact that no one wants or needs him, merely as writer's contrivance. He's not a terrible character in his own right and the actor's pretty good, but he's trying to fill some big ass shoes doing a part that's transparently designed to replace Jeff while doing something a little different.

[EvilShoe]

You're right; it's definitely not just Oliver. The Steve/Susan story gets out of whack, too. However, I do love the other two characters in this season.

One of my primary problems with Oliver is that there is no real reason for him to hang out with this cast of characters we've gotten to know over three years of television. He just kind of forces himself into their circle, despite the fact that no one wants or needs him, merely as writer's contrivance. He's not a terrible character in his own right and the actor's pretty good, but he's trying to fill some big ass shoes doing a part that's transparently designed to replace Jeff while doing something a little different.
It is painful the way he gets mixed up with these characters isn't it? The last episode I saw had Susan trying to call a girl she met, but since that girl left her phone with her ex-boyfriend, she ends up talking to him instead. That ex is Oliver.

I agree with what you posted a while back, how they should've just continued with the remaining 5 characters.

It does seem logical to add a 6th character, as Moffat probably didn't know at the time how long the show would continue for and it's easier to come up with situations if you have an extra wacky/single character at your disposal.

But then again: there is no season 5, and so I don't think I'll ever be able to see Oliver as a worthy character.

[MadMan]

Who wouldn't watch that?

VICTORY!!!!Damn straight. That and Johnny Drama is one of the best characters on Entourage.

[Raiders]

Don't know if this was posted already (the episode is from September), but the disgusting To Catch a Predator apparently hit an all-time low:

http://www.esquire.com/features/predator0907

EDIT: Seems this has been in the news for a long while. I guess I just never heard about it.

[Acapelli]

Iiiiii'm Chreeeeee-iiiissss Haaaaaannnn-ssssseeeeeeennn.

[EvilShoe]

Has anyone here seen Damages?
I caught the first episode on TV just now, and must say I'm extremely interested to see where this goes.
The protagonists seem interesting enough, and are played by two actresses whose work I enjoy: Rose Byrne & Glenn Close. (Close mainly because of her work on The Shield).

I was fearing for some Devil Wears Prada type of show, but this is a lot darker show I expected. That much is evident from the first frame of the pilot.

I'm usually not interested in lawyer hijinks, so luckily this show is more about exploring the darker aspects of human beings.

Could be that it derails completely, but right now I'm impressed

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A show that seems to have derailed completely is My Name is Earl during its second season. I've always been a minor fan (I kept watching mostly because I enjoy Jason Lee's work), but this season is pretty much devoid of laughs.

I have also realized I pretty much hate Randy. Not a fan of the comedy his character brings to the show.

[MadMan]

I loved the second season of My Name Is Earl, and I think its better than the first season. Also I can't say I agree with about Randy-he's usually the funniest element of many of the episodes, although he's best when used in small doses.

[Kurosawa Fan]

A show that seems to have derailed completely is My Name is Earl during its second season. I've always been a minor fan (I kept watching mostly because I enjoy Jason Lee's work), but this season is pretty much devoid of laughs.

I have also realized I pretty much hate Randy. Not a fan of the comedy his character brings to the show.

This would imply that My Name is Earl was ever on the rails to begin with. Which it wasn't.

[Sycophant]

This would imply that My Name is Earl was ever on the rails to begin with. Which it wasn't.

SNAP! and AMEN!

[EvilShoe]

This would imply that My Name is Earl was ever on the rails to begin with. Which it wasn't.
It always was enjoyable at best, but now not even that.
I mainly kept watching because I think it has a great premise, which is what it has been unable to follow. (Hence the derailment). There's really not that much attention to the list anymore.

But yeah, it's a show I could easily live without. I watch it on TV here (since television is such a wasteland sometimes), it's nothing I'd "obtain" otherwise. Been skipping on more and more episodes as of late.

Have you continued with Coupling yet?

[Kurosawa Fan]

Have you continued with Coupling yet?

I just finished season three. Easily one of the funniest shows I've seen. From about 2 or 3 episodes into season two to the end of season three it's been in top form. Jeff and Patrick are two of the funniest characters ever. I'm scared to move on to season four, if it's as bad as you say it is. I almost don't want to tarnish how good it's been.