The TV Discussion Thread

[D_Davis]

I really, really like that show New Girl. So nice to see a show that features character who are nice to each other, and who have good hearts. Totally refreshing. It's a joy to watch, well written, very funny, and often genuinely touching. Finished S1 last night, and liked every episode.

[Glass Co.]

I've been watching Star Trek: TNG and just moved into S3. The first two episodes in S3 were two of the absolute best so far.

Is this your first time watching it? There's some great stuff coming up. Season 3 is when some of the best writers of the show came on board, including Ron Moore, who would later go on to develop the new BSG.

[number8]

Bletchley Circle is so silly, but the four women are terrific in it. Two different cases for the second season, eh? I'm okay with that.

[Mara]

I was reading an article arguing that television would be better if it followed a more European model of having limited seasons with shorter runs that happen not on a yearly schedule, but when the material is ready. I pretty much agree with that. But then it was listing shows that feel complete and shouldn't come back for a second season, and she mentioned The Fall.

Really? That's where you think that show should end? Really?

[number8]

What do you mean, Mara? I love it when shows end with a cliffhanger.

[Mara]

What do you mean, Mara? I love it when shows end with a cliffhanger.

In all fairness, it wasn't even a cliffhanger.

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It was more like... a resting point. The investigators had begun the paper trail that could, in time, lead to the killer. Spector had made both his first serious efforts to hide his crimes, and also made his first serious mistakes while committing them. He seemed genuinely interested in moving away and restarting his life, which would give him a period of time before he starts killing again... if he does. I'm genuinely interested to see how the next season plays out... does it take place in Scotland? Do the Spectors come back? Does he keep killing, or does Gibson just keep working on the cold cases?

But it's not an ending. Because there is still too much unresolved. I don't mean that Spector has to be caught, necessarily, but all these dominoes have been set up without being knocked over yet. The story isn't over until more things play out.

And can we talk about Spector burning his car with all the evidence in it? Because what the hell was that? Is his wife not going to notice a missing car? And even burned, there might be some recoverable evidence which would be very easily tied to him, because it's his car. Maybe he could report his car stolen, but he seems really loathe to ever involve the police in anything. If he wanted to destroy evidence he could have burned it in a trash bin or something.

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[Mara]

Best cliffhanger season finales. Go!

Veronica Mars season 1: "I was hoping it would be you."

Supernatural season 1: Semi t-bones the Impala.

The West Wing season 4: Zoe? Zoe? HOLY CRAP DON'T DO THIS TO ME.

Angel season 3: Angel's in the ocean; Cordelia's in the sky.

Battlestar Galactica, season 2: Baltar surrenders, Pax Cylona.

Sherlock season 1: standoff at the pool.

Let's not even talk about Sherlock season 2. Because TOMORROW, MY FRIENDS.

[chrisnu]

X-Files, Season 2. Mulder in the train car.
Star Trek: The Next Generation, Season 3. "I am Locutus of Borg."

[number8]

Homicide season 4: [

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Pembleton gets a stroke in the middle of interrogation.

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[Gittes]

Breaking Bad season 3 and 5A.

Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 2.

Lost season 1.

[Raiders]

Just for influential and pop culture's sake, I think you gotta mention "Who Shot JR?" from Dallas S3, a show I have never seen a single episode of.

[EyesWideOpen]

I picked up the first three seasons of Bored to Death a couple weeks ago for cheap and watched through season 1 on new years while I was sick. Really good show and a great cast. Surprised I never heard anyone talk about it.

[Kurosawa Fan]

I picked up the first three seasons of Bored to Death a couple weeks ago for cheap and watched through season 1 on new years while I was sick. Really good show and a great cast. Surprised I never heard anyone talk about it.

Loved that show. Ted Danson was phenomenal.

[MadMan]

I'm viewing and loving Terriers despite knowing there is only one season. Also I want to add Lost Girl Season 3 to the cliffhanger list.

[ledfloyd]

Thankfully Terriers had a pretty satisfying end. Right up there with Freaks and Geeks as far as one-season wonders go.

[Spun Lepton]

I can't help but wonder how many of the creative staff for Star Trek: TNG were having children around the middle/end of Season 5. Between Warf's (annoying) son and O'Brien's baby daughter, it's a bit distracting. I keep expecting an episode where the cast repeatedly shouts "BABIES!!!" at the screen. Maybe Season 6?

[number8]

Showtime is considering a Dexter spin-off starring Michael C. Hall. What is this.

"We're at the very preliminary stage," Nevins said. "That show is that character…and if I were to do something, I would do Dexter in a new concept and configuration. I want the show to feel different, not just a continuation of the old show."

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/liv...involve-671620

[Qrazy]

Dexterer: Murderer of Trees

[Spun Lepton]

Showtime is considering a Dexter spin-off starring Michael C. Hall. What is this.

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/liv...involve-671620

Anybody else get the feeling they understand the concept of "spin-off" better than Showtime president David Nevins?

[Scar]

The Americans and Hannibal are excellent. Now that I think about it, I haven't watched the season finale of Hannibal.

[Scar]

The Americans and Hannibal are excellent. Now that I think about it, I haven't watched the season finale of Hannibal.

....and done.

[Spun Lepton]

Just watched the worst DS9 episode so far, called The Vortex. An interesting idea, but MAN, the dialogue was clinkier than a pair of shoes in a dryer, culminating with Quark exclaiming, "You fool!" like some kind of cheesy supervillain.

[number8]

Part 1 of the Friday Night Lights/Parenthood crossover is up.

[ledfloyd]

I watched the entire thing on Sepinwall's site last night. The end is quite moving.

[number8]

Long weekend sorted.