I recently started watching Schitt’s Creek on Hulu and I have to say, I have been very pleasantly surprised. You don’t hear this show talked about too much (relatively at least) but it is really...
I recently started watching Schitt’s Creek on Hulu and I have to say, I have been very pleasantly surprised. You don’t hear this show talked about too much (relatively at least) but it is really worth a watch.
I really like this show, definitely gets less attention then other sitcoms but the jokes are well written and acted, plus the cast has good chemistry. More of a subtle/sarcastic style than...
I really like this show, definitely gets less attention then other sitcoms but the jokes are well written and acted, plus the cast has good chemistry. More of a subtle/sarcastic style than something like Brooklyn 99.
So much good stuff on TV right now, I am having a blast. Warrior- Awesome action, interesting story, and interesting enough characters. Solid 7/10 right now. Banshee - I don't know how to feel...
So much good stuff on TV right now, I am having a blast.
Warrior- Awesome action, interesting story, and interesting enough characters. Solid 7/10 right now.
Banshee - I don't know how to feel about this show. I watched it because people online suggested this for those who like warrior. But this show goes too far for me to care about the characters. E.g. police brutality is uploaded online, but no one except for Rabbit finds it? Also why is his methods even allowed? Why is he not in prison!? Next, he knows his daughter could be a potential target for rabbit, why the heck would he stay and put her at risk? Mate, I know you spent 15 years in prison, but you aren't that dumb... 4 or 5/10
Chernobyl - Watched the first episode yesterday, really interesting. I love history and this is pretty neat. Obviously it is dramaticised, but thats ok. Weird how so many people speak with a british accent, but I can give it a pass. 8/10
Game of Thrones - New episode was great. There are plenty of flaws, but I am having a good time with the show. I think one big reason is, I was never crazy about the show, so my expectations were never that high. 6.5/10
Barry - Nothing much to say. It is easily the best show on TV right now. Great writing, acting, and directing. 10/10
Billions - Pretty interesting show, enjoying it every week. Its a nice way to pass time and the story is pretty captivating. I keep thinking who I should root for, but no one really seems worth it, except for the black girl (I forgot her name). I am happy this show is still airing. 7/10
I am really looking forward to watchmen. I can't wait for it to come out. Easily my most anticapated show of the year. But some other good shows are coming out too Dark, Mind Hunter etc.
I do want to talk about the popularity of shows. I find that I get pretty repulsed by shows depending on their communities. This has happened with so many shows. I loved Bojack Horseman, but then the subreddit was so depressing and boring that I couldn't relate to the show as much anymore. Same thing with Rick & Morty, the show was so much fun but damn do I feel like the community ruined it. GOT not as much, mainly because I never loved the show, it was always just good to me.
Edit: forgot to add, @dubteedub thank you so much for creating this thread. I really appreciate a place where I can talk about some interesting shows!!
I get you. With some exceptions (such as GOT during an active season), I just stay the fuck away from TV subreddits in general. I only read through the episode discussions, and even so only when I...
I find that I get pretty repulsed by shows depending on their communities. This has happened with so many shows. I loved Bojack Horseman, but then the subreddit was so depressing and boring that I couldn't relate to the show as much anymore. Same thing with Rick & Morty, the show was so much fun but damn do I feel like the community ruined it.
I get you. With some exceptions (such as GOT during an active season), I just stay the fuck away from TV subreddits in general. I only read through the episode discussions, and even so only when I really want to read people's opinions and discussions about an episode. I'm actually really glad about the GOT episode discussions on Tildes since the community here is much smaller.
I agree, Barry is without a doubt the best show on TV right now. It reminds me of the best episodes of Atlanta, only they're bringing it every week and have a more coherent storyline.
I agree, Barry is without a doubt the best show on TV right now. It reminds me of the best episodes of Atlanta, only they're bringing it every week and have a more coherent storyline.
I'm currently in the middle of a re-watch for Doctor Who. I watched it as it aired for the end of Tennant through Season 7 but then stopped watching. Currently about to start season 7 again....
I'm currently in the middle of a re-watch for Doctor Who. I watched it as it aired for the end of Tennant through Season 7 but then stopped watching. Currently about to start season 7 again.
Forgot how much I like this show. There are some complaints obviously, but boy does it have some great moments.
Doctor Who is one of the most unique series on TV. As a bonus, it's a British cultural icon! Here's what makes it so special: It has a very, very long history. It dates back to 1963. The 2005...
Doctor Who is one of the most unique series on TV. As a bonus, it's a British cultural icon!
Here's what makes it so special:
It has a very, very long history. It dates back to 1963. The 2005 reboot is a continuation of the old series.
The regeneration mechanic means the series can radically change every few years, without ruining itself. It keeps the show fresh, and means that if you don't like a specific doctor (or companion), you're not stuck with them forever.
The show sells itself as pretty eccentric. They mess with their own format quite a bit, try a lot of new things, and aren't afraid of "logical craziness".
It's not my favourite series by a long shot, but I do think it's good; and it has had episodes of exceptionally high quality. I think Eccleston was my favourite doctor because of how dark the show was during the reboot. Tennant, who came in one season later, is by far the fanbase's favourite and stayed three seasons, taking the show into more of the mainstream, making it more fun and emotional, adding a touch of romance, all without losing the seriousness completely. Smith (11th) took the show off the rails by making it extremely fan-servicey, poorly trying to imitate Tennant. Capaldi is a weird mix of Smith and Eccleston; I didn't particularly like him but he had tough material to work with (and the writing during the Smith/Capaldi era kinda sucked). Whittaker I haven't seen yet due to two bad doctors in a row kind of making me lose my enthusiasm, but I hear she's fantastic and I'm looking forward to seeing her play the doctor.
I do sometimes give up on series when they go bad, even if I feel bad about it (Examples: The Walking Dead, The Big Bang Theory, The Leftovers, Bones). But Doctor Who could have several bad runs in a row, I would feel very comfortable picking up a new season with a new Doctor (although I may give up on one specific doctor if it gets really bad).
Every single regeneration doesn't just change the Doctor's actor. It changes his (or her) personality, the companions, sometimes the writers and even the TARDIS. It's a really hard thing to process the first time around, especially if you're attached to any of them (and you do get attached!) but I think it's what actually makes me appreciate the series even more. Philosophically, it even digs into this idea that the Doctor is this immortal being by sort of putting you in his shoes; he has to watch the people he gets attached to die, and the world around him constantly change.
IMO you can kind of start the series at the beginning of any Doctor's run. If you didn't like Eccleston, maybe start with Tennant's run.
I've entered the final straight on my rewatch of one of my favourite shows Carnivàle. Despite being one of the unholy trinity of HBO cancellations (along with Rome and Deadwood) we did get the...
I've entered the final straight on my rewatch of one of my favourite shows Carnivàle.
Despite being one of the unholy trinity of HBO cancellations (along with Rome and Deadwood) we did get the satisfyingly complete opening act of a planned 6 season story. Although I'm desperately sad and frustrated the other two acts were never made, the 2 seasons we do have are a vivid and enthralling journey which is a joy to watch. Full of intrigue, mystery and metaphysical magic, though never overdone, with an overarching story of the eternal conflict and interplay between darkness and light, good and evil.
I'm not a fan of the supernatural but the background material had been worked on and refined over many years resulting in a 60+ page pitch document outlining the characters and lore governing the show which is slowly and tantalisingly revealed. The characters are well crafted and deftly portrayed with a wide range of unusual chapters - both positive and negative. It's an uncomfortable, bumpy road trip with emotionally charged and bizarre side roads shining a light on the good and bad parts of humanity with plenty of twists.
Oh shit I forgot Supernatural ended. Maybe it's time for me to finish it off.. I think I stopped around season 8 or 9. Also should catch up on Elementary. BTW I recommend TVMaze. It's like...
Oh shit I forgot Supernatural ended. Maybe it's time for me to finish it off.. I think I stopped around season 8 or 9. Also should catch up on Elementary.
BTW I recommend TVMaze. It's like followshows but it has more features. I really like being able to track what I've watched. Here's my public profile:
I'm excited for the new Clone Wars season to come out. I've been watching the unfinished episodes on YouTube to refresh myself of where the plot of the show left off. I'n not looking forward to...
I'm excited for the new Clone Wars season to come out. I've been watching the unfinished episodes on YouTube to refresh myself of where the plot of the show left off. I'n not looking forward to Disney's streaming service though : (
I'm watching: For the People, which is an enjoyable court room drama. I think I enjoy it because the characters are well rounded and there's good chemistry between them :...
I'm watching:
For the People, which is an enjoyable court room drama. I think I enjoy it because the characters are well rounded and there's good chemistry between them : https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6437276/
I'm rewatching Detectorists, which is a sweet, gentle, but very funny sitcom from UK. One thing it nails is male relationships and male bonding. This is the one show I really want other people to watch. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4082744/
Oooh I plan to watch that show, thanks for the insight. I used to live in Bangkok for 18 years so street food has been a huge part of my culture growing up. I think a year or two ago Michelin...
Oooh I plan to watch that show, thanks for the insight. I used to live in Bangkok for 18 years so street food has been a huge part of my culture growing up. I think a year or two ago Michelin released an official street food guide which was a pretty big deal for some of the people here. What has been your favourite episode so far? Do you think you're gonna try cooking any of the food they showed?
I recently started watching Schitt’s Creek on Hulu and I have to say, I have been very pleasantly surprised. You don’t hear this show talked about too much (relatively at least) but it is really worth a watch.
I really like this show, definitely gets less attention then other sitcoms but the jokes are well written and acted, plus the cast has good chemistry. More of a subtle/sarcastic style than something like Brooklyn 99.
Yeah the attention/quality ratio is definitely way too low. It's been a nice break from my 3rd rewatch of Seinfeld.
So much good stuff on TV right now, I am having a blast.
Warrior- Awesome action, interesting story, and interesting enough characters. Solid 7/10 right now.
Banshee - I don't know how to feel about this show. I watched it because people online suggested this for those who like warrior. But this show goes too far for me to care about the characters. E.g. police brutality is uploaded online, but no one except for Rabbit finds it? Also why is his methods even allowed? Why is he not in prison!? Next, he knows his daughter could be a potential target for rabbit, why the heck would he stay and put her at risk? Mate, I know you spent 15 years in prison, but you aren't that dumb... 4 or 5/10
Chernobyl - Watched the first episode yesterday, really interesting. I love history and this is pretty neat. Obviously it is dramaticised, but thats ok. Weird how so many people speak with a british accent, but I can give it a pass. 8/10
Game of Thrones - New episode was great. There are plenty of flaws, but I am having a good time with the show. I think one big reason is, I was never crazy about the show, so my expectations were never that high. 6.5/10
Barry - Nothing much to say. It is easily the best show on TV right now. Great writing, acting, and directing. 10/10
Billions - Pretty interesting show, enjoying it every week. Its a nice way to pass time and the story is pretty captivating. I keep thinking who I should root for, but no one really seems worth it, except for the black girl (I forgot her name). I am happy this show is still airing. 7/10
I am really looking forward to watchmen. I can't wait for it to come out. Easily my most anticapated show of the year. But some other good shows are coming out too Dark, Mind Hunter etc.
I do want to talk about the popularity of shows. I find that I get pretty repulsed by shows depending on their communities. This has happened with so many shows. I loved Bojack Horseman, but then the subreddit was so depressing and boring that I couldn't relate to the show as much anymore. Same thing with Rick & Morty, the show was so much fun but damn do I feel like the community ruined it. GOT not as much, mainly because I never loved the show, it was always just good to me.
Edit: forgot to add, @dubteedub thank you so much for creating this thread. I really appreciate a place where I can talk about some interesting shows!!
I get you. With some exceptions (such as GOT during an active season), I just stay the fuck away from TV subreddits in general. I only read through the episode discussions, and even so only when I really want to read people's opinions and discussions about an episode. I'm actually really glad about the GOT episode discussions on Tildes since the community here is much smaller.
I agree, Barry is without a doubt the best show on TV right now. It reminds me of the best episodes of Atlanta, only they're bringing it every week and have a more coherent storyline.
I'm currently in the middle of a re-watch for Doctor Who. I watched it as it aired for the end of Tennant through Season 7 but then stopped watching. Currently about to start season 7 again.
Forgot how much I like this show. There are some complaints obviously, but boy does it have some great moments.
Doctor Who is one of the most unique series on TV. As a bonus, it's a British cultural icon!
Here's what makes it so special:
It's not my favourite series by a long shot, but I do think it's good; and it has had episodes of exceptionally high quality. I think Eccleston was my favourite doctor because of how dark the show was during the reboot. Tennant, who came in one season later, is by far the fanbase's favourite and stayed three seasons, taking the show into more of the mainstream, making it more fun and emotional, adding a touch of romance, all without losing the seriousness completely. Smith (11th) took the show off the rails by making it extremely fan-servicey, poorly trying to imitate Tennant. Capaldi is a weird mix of Smith and Eccleston; I didn't particularly like him but he had tough material to work with (and the writing during the Smith/Capaldi era kinda sucked). Whittaker I haven't seen yet due to two bad doctors in a row kind of making me lose my enthusiasm, but I hear she's fantastic and I'm looking forward to seeing her play the doctor.
I do sometimes give up on series when they go bad, even if I feel bad about it (Examples: The Walking Dead, The Big Bang Theory, The Leftovers, Bones). But Doctor Who could have several bad runs in a row, I would feel very comfortable picking up a new season with a new Doctor (although I may give up on one specific doctor if it gets really bad).
Every single regeneration doesn't just change the Doctor's actor. It changes his (or her) personality, the companions, sometimes the writers and even the TARDIS. It's a really hard thing to process the first time around, especially if you're attached to any of them (and you do get attached!) but I think it's what actually makes me appreciate the series even more. Philosophically, it even digs into this idea that the Doctor is this immortal being by sort of putting you in his shoes; he has to watch the people he gets attached to die, and the world around him constantly change.
IMO you can kind of start the series at the beginning of any Doctor's run. If you didn't like Eccleston, maybe start with Tennant's run.
I've entered the final straight on my rewatch of one of my favourite shows Carnivàle.
Despite being one of the unholy trinity of HBO cancellations (along with Rome and Deadwood) we did get the satisfyingly complete opening act of a planned 6 season story. Although I'm desperately sad and frustrated the other two acts were never made, the 2 seasons we do have are a vivid and enthralling journey which is a joy to watch. Full of intrigue, mystery and metaphysical magic, though never overdone, with an overarching story of the eternal conflict and interplay between darkness and light, good and evil.
I'm not a fan of the supernatural but the background material had been worked on and refined over many years resulting in a 60+ page pitch document outlining the characters and lore governing the show which is slowly and tantalisingly revealed. The characters are well crafted and deftly portrayed with a wide range of unusual chapters - both positive and negative. It's an uncomfortable, bumpy road trip with emotionally charged and bizarre side roads shining a light on the good and bad parts of humanity with plenty of twists.
Oh shit I forgot Supernatural ended. Maybe it's time for me to finish it off.. I think I stopped around season 8 or 9. Also should catch up on Elementary.
BTW I recommend TVMaze. It's like followshows but it has more features. I really like being able to track what I've watched. Here's my public profile:
https://www.tvmaze.com/users/13171/jleclanche/followed
Is Billions worth catching up on? I'm about 2 seasons behind.
I think it is. It's getting close to being a little ridiculous but not there yet. The great actors still keeps the show at a decent quality.
The last few episodes of One Punch Man have been pretty crappy. The less tv time Saitama has, the crappier the episode is..
I'm excited for the new Clone Wars season to come out. I've been watching the unfinished episodes on YouTube to refresh myself of where the plot of the show left off. I'n not looking forward to Disney's streaming service though : (
I'm watching:
For the People, which is an enjoyable court room drama. I think I enjoy it because the characters are well rounded and there's good chemistry between them : https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6437276/
I'm rewatching Detectorists, which is a sweet, gentle, but very funny sitcom from UK. One thing it nails is male relationships and male bonding. This is the one show I really want other people to watch. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4082744/
I'm also rewatching Fleabag because fuck me it's great. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5687612/
EDIT: also, I'm watching BBC's Ghosts. It's a sitcom. I think it's funny. https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00049t9
If you like that show, you may also like Travel Man, hosted by Richard Ayoade. It's short and very british, every episode is a new city.
Oooh I plan to watch that show, thanks for the insight. I used to live in Bangkok for 18 years so street food has been a huge part of my culture growing up. I think a year or two ago Michelin released an official street food guide which was a pretty big deal for some of the people here. What has been your favourite episode so far? Do you think you're gonna try cooking any of the food they showed?