Who's watching what on tv

[Ted Dansons Wig]

starts tonight in the US

Might have to give the movie another whirl. Wanted to like it more than I actually did the last time I saw it

[5co77ie]

I wish they would do a box set of all Gilliam's movies.

[bocumaroy]

Broadchurch series 2 has been great so far

2 great episodes so far.. hope it continues as it is!

Much better than the first series, I think. It got pretty good towards the end, but the first few episodes were a bit of a drag. Really enjoying it this time.

I really need to get into watching more of the acclaimed american dramas. Only currently running one I've seen is The Walking Dead (up to series four), which I love. Other than that I tend to just do Peep Show repeatedly, which is a nice way to live.

[Ted Dansons Wig]

Much better than the first series, I think. It got pretty good towards the end, but the first few episodes were a bit of a drag. Really enjoying it this time.

I really need to get into watching more of the acclaimed american dramas. Only currently running one I've seen is The Walking Dead (up to series four), which I love. Other than that I tend to just do Peep Show repeatedly, which is a nice way to live.

Not seen Breaking Bad then? Sopranos? Wire? True Detective? Mad Men? etc etc

Wow - you've got some cool TV to watch if you're up for it. Biggest problem would be where to start

[bocumaroy]

Seen Breaking Bad, which was really good, and The Sopranos, which is my favourite thing, film or TV, ever. Also The Shield not far behind, which is brilliant. By 'currently running' I meant still in production, or until very recently anyway. So not seen an episode of Game Of Thrones, Mad Men, True Detective, pretty much everything else.

Edit: I love Orange Is The New black as well, forgot about that. So I guess I've seen a couple. Still a bit behind though.

Edited January 16, 2015 by bocumaroy

[Ted Dansons Wig]

Seen Breaking Bad, which was really good, and The Sopranos, which is my favourite thing, film or TV, ever. Also The Shield not far behind, which is brilliant. By 'currently running' I meant still in production, or until very recently anyway. So not seen an episode of Game Of Thrones, Mad Men, True Detective, pretty much everything else.

Edit: I love Orange Is The New black as well, forgot about that. So I guess I've seen a couple. Still a bit behind though.

Aaah right - my bad didnt read your post properly

Must admit - no interest in GOT at all though thats just not my kind of thing. Just last night finished True Detective for the second time which I absolutely loved and would absolutely recommend. Watched it with Veep as the antidote (to lighten up) which makes me laugh out loud.

[LondonTom]

Other than that I tend to just do Peep Show repeatedly, which is a nice way to live.

Nothing wrong with watching Peep Show repeatedly, though I've limited myself to only going 2 or 3 times a year lately

[5co77ie]

Just last night finished True Detective for the second time.

I'm disappointed to hear it's getting a second series, it shouldn't.

I'd also add Fargo was a good series.

[Ted Dansons Wig]

I'm disappointed to hear it's getting a second series, it shouldn't.

I'd also add Fargo was a good series.

why - given its a different cast/ location?

good call on Fargo

[5co77ie]

it was a terrific stand alone series that should be left as it is, not watered down with re-visits. Sometimes one series is the best way to go

Edited January 16, 2015 by 5co77ie

[bunique]

I agree on True Detective - it stands alone beautifully.

[RichieSpenno]

Just been watching Season 1 of Sons of Anarchy. It's brilliant. Trudging through Season 5 of Community as well. Not great but I'm still quite enjoying it. And Parks and Rec season 2. Loving it.

[Ted Dansons Wig]

it was a terrific stand alone series that should be left as it is, not watered down with re-visits. Sometimes one series is the best way to go

I absolutely get that. We'll see - must admit I'm intrigued what they'll do with Colin Farrell and Vince Vaughn. Both of them produced loads of crap stuff at times - but theres something about the idea of them two perks my interest. Only time will tell.

[t8yman]

I'm disappointed to hear it's getting a second series, it shouldn't.

I'd also add Fargo was a good series.

I thought Fargo started out incredibly well, and weakened significantly towards the end.

[philipsteak]

I thought Fargo started out incredibly well, and weakened significantly towards the end.

Total opposite for me. If it didn't have the name Fargo I would probably have quit earlier

[RoisinH]

Just been watching Season 1 of Sons of Anarchy. It's brilliant. Trudging through Season 5 of Community as well. Not great but I'm still quite enjoying it. And Parks and Rec season 2. Loving it.

I'm obsessing with Parks and Rec as well at the moment, first season I could take or leave but just started season 3 and it's getting better and better.

[Ted Dansons Wig]

Total opposite for me. If it didn't have the name Fargo I would probably have quit earlier

There was a certain amount of "whens Billy Bob going to be in at again" towards the end.

[viberunner]

12 Monkeys

SyFy

S01E01 (watched)

S01E02 (queued)

Surprisingly good for a SyFy show. Not as good as the film(s), of course, worth a watch.

My complaint is "revealed" within the first five minutes, but still I'll spoiler it out.

One of the joys of 12 Monkeys is Cole could be insane and making his accomplice ever increasingly insane (and thus an unreliable narrator) or he could just be a time-traveller, evidence is presented for each - kind of the point of the film.

In the TV show he's a time traveller. Period. They looked more to Looper than the madhouse (at least for him).

Worth a watch. Coming to the UK end of February or earlier from your usual digital pimp.

[Spindles]

True Detective has a chance to do well with a second series. American Horror story does the same thing with each series being self contained and distinct whilst using the same production people and some cast members, some series have been great, some not so good. I'll be interested to see whether it matches the standard of the first.

Is 12 monkeys actually worth watching? I discounted it due to being on SyFy who are usually gash or, at best manage 2 or 3 episodes before it all goes tits up.

[metallimuse]

Just got the Breaking Bad box set as a late Xmas present, never managed to see past the start of the fourth series so gunna start again from the beginning and finally watch the whole thing.So no spoilers please!!!

[thegremlin_1999]

I'm rewatching Buffy from the very start.

It's one of those things loads of my mates were into and so I've seen odd episodes all the way through but never really sat and got into. Loving it! just at the end of season 2. I second metalimuse's call for no spoilers!

[Ted Dansons Wig]

Having built up a way to ignore Hugh Lauries accent I'm able to enjoy House as a guilty pleasure on Netflix.

[Yoghurt on a Stick]

[kaosmark2]

I'm rewatching Buffy from the very start.

It's one of those things loads of my mates were into and so I've seen odd episodes all the way through but never really sat and got into. Loving it! just at the end of season 2. I second metalimuse's call for no spoilers!

You should have a great time. Season 3 and 7 are phenomenal. 5's a bit crap.

[DomDom1984]

Buffy is my favourite show ever.