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Title: TV show recommendations
Post by: kári on March 25, 2012, 05:50:05 AM
I was just curious on what are some good shows you guys like/think I would like. I've watched and loved The Wire, The Sopranos, Six Feet Under, Friday Night Lights, The Office (UK) and Friends (yeah).
Shows that are still on which I like are House, How I Met Your Mother (not as good as the first seasons but oh well), South Park, New Girl and Game of Thrones.

So, any recommendations?
Title: Re: TV show recommendations
Post by: GuineaPig on March 25, 2012, 05:52:25 AM
1. Deadwood
2. Breaking Bad
3. Mad Men

That should be your priority.
Title: Re: TV show recommendations
Post by: kári on March 25, 2012, 06:34:39 AM
Deadwood looks pretty awesome, I've heard of the others but haven't checked them out either, thanks!
Title: Re: TV show recommendations
Post by: Zantera on March 25, 2012, 06:50:48 AM
I'm currently watching Lost, which I really like. I think it's one of those shows that you either love or have very little interest in, it's a bit supernatural and has a bit of a "mystery"-feel to it.
If you're into comedy, I would recommend both Coupling (The British version) and Arrested Development, both are really good, The Big Bang Theory is another sitcom I enjoy, but it hasn't really been the same since season 3. (IMO)
Title: Re: TV show recommendations
Post by: kári on March 25, 2012, 06:54:41 AM
Yeah I've seen Lost and it was okay, I only really liked the first season though. Just watched the rest to get to know what happened. I'll keep the others in mind as well but I've seen parts of The Big Bang Theory and I didn't really like it.
Title: Re: TV show recommendations
Post by: YtseBitsySpider on March 25, 2012, 07:08:48 AM
"my cock rages on!"

SPARTACUS!!!!!!!!

Weeds
Dexter

30 Rock (amazing writing)
Parks And Recreation
Title: Re: TV show recommendations
Post by: SeRoX on March 25, 2012, 07:28:41 AM
Lie To Me if you are interested in mimics and their real meanings. Pretty amazing show. I'd say Terra Nova but it's been cancelled.
Title: Re: TV show recommendations
Post by: senecadawg2 on March 25, 2012, 07:30:09 AM
Dexter. I know a lot of people will bash the most recent seasons, but it is still quite entertaining. It's a unique show, and Michael C. Hall does a great job. Also, I think it may be on Netflix instant play. At least, it was when I started watching it. I moved through the first two seasons in a matter of days.
Title: Re: TV show recommendations
Post by: jag66 on March 25, 2012, 07:48:45 AM
If you're into comedy, I would recommend both Coupling (The British version) and Arrested Development, both are really good, The Big Bang Theory is another sitcom I enjoy, but it hasn't really been the same since season 3. (IMO)

Arrested development is brilliant, watch it!
Title: Re: TV show recommendations
Post by: RuRoRul on March 25, 2012, 08:12:51 AM
The Shield

(That along with The Wire and The Sopranos makes my top 3 TV shows).

Seconding Arrested Development, possibly my favourite comedy (The Office (UK) is another one).

Plenty of others that are great but those are my top two recommendations.
Title: Re: TV show recommendations
Post by: kári on March 25, 2012, 08:36:19 AM
Thanks for the suggestion guys, I will try to get around to watching Deadwood, Dexter, Arrested Development and maybe The Shield in 2012. But please don't hesitate to give me more suggestions! :)
Title: Re: TV show recommendations
Post by: King Postwhore on March 25, 2012, 08:38:42 AM
Fringe if you love a long storyline that hasn't concluded yet.  Oh and if you love Science Fiction.
Title: Re: TV show recommendations
Post by: axeman90210 on March 25, 2012, 09:55:51 AM
Breaking Bad
Mad Men
Justified
Community
Archer
Arrested Development
Title: Re: TV show recommendations
Post by: soundgarden on March 25, 2012, 10:21:05 AM
Louie!!!!

One of our generations greatest comedians takes on society; exposing it's humor and darkness.  One episode you might be left laughing your ass off; and another episode you might re-think why you do everything you do.  It is by far the smartest show on television since AD, and if not as humorous then definitely as touching.
Title: Re: TV show recommendations
Post by: Dimitrius on March 25, 2012, 10:30:41 AM
Battlestar Galactica
Title: Re: TV show recommendations
Post by: SeRoX on March 25, 2012, 10:34:27 AM
Fringe if you love a long storyline that hasn't concluded yet.  Oh and if you love Science Fiction.

Fucking THIS! How could I forget?
Title: Re: TV show recommendations
Post by: axeman90210 on March 25, 2012, 10:36:33 AM
Also, a couple of shows that were fantastic, but would be short watches as they got cancelled in their first seasons:

Freaks & Geeks
Firefly (although this did get a follow-up movie)
Title: Re: TV show recommendations
Post by: theseoafs on March 25, 2012, 10:36:56 AM
The first four or five seasons of The Office (US) are, contrary to what you may have heard, worth your time.
Title: Re: TV show recommendations
Post by: AcidLameLTE on March 25, 2012, 10:39:08 AM
Mad Men
Title: Re: TV show recommendations
Post by: wolfandwolfandwolf on March 25, 2012, 10:57:29 AM
Breaking Bad.
Title: Re: TV show recommendations
Post by: Ultimetalhead on March 25, 2012, 11:06:20 AM
Weeds (First two seasons are world class, but took a major dive in quality)
Dexter (First two seasons are easily some of the best television you will ever watch, but there was also a bit of a drop off)
Arrested Development (Not a single weak moment in the entire series)
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (I've heard it described as Seinfeld on crack)
Californication (great if you want something relentlessly raunchy)
Title: Re: TV show recommendations
Post by: MetalJunkie on March 26, 2012, 02:27:43 AM
Psych
Title: Re: TV show recommendations
Post by: JRundquist on March 26, 2012, 03:02:17 AM
My current favorite shows, not in order

Breaking Bad
The Walking Dead
Justified (The best show no one talks about)
Louie
Archer
Sons Of Anarchy
Title: Re: TV show recommendations
Post by: senecadawg2 on March 26, 2012, 06:33:33 PM
Unfortunately, given that you have already watched the wire, everything else you ever watch will be overshadowed.
Title: Re: TV show recommendations
Post by: Adami on March 26, 2012, 11:31:21 PM
Transformers.
Title: Re: TV show recommendations
Post by: kári on June 24, 2012, 04:01:11 AM
Arrested Development is absolutely amazing. I've watched it a second time already. :D
Also watching Breaking Bad now, very, very good.
I've also watched community, also a great series. :)
Title: Re: TV show recommendations
Post by: senecadawg2 on June 24, 2012, 11:33:30 AM
After you finish Breaking Bad, you should watch Dexter and Lost.
Title: Re: TV show recommendations
Post by: kári on June 24, 2012, 01:14:21 PM
I've already seen Lost and like I said it was OK but only the first season was really good! I'll keep Dexter in mind though.
Title: Re: TV show recommendations
Post by: Progmetty on June 24, 2012, 01:16:05 PM
Fuckin Deadwood man, fuckin Deadwood.
Title: Re: TV show recommendations
Post by: wolfandwolfandwolf on June 24, 2012, 02:13:13 PM
1. Breaking Bad Season 1
2. Breaking Bad Season 2
3. Breaking Bad Season 3
4. Breaking Bad Season 4
Title: Re: TV show recommendations
Post by: Adami on June 24, 2012, 08:26:52 PM
Fuckin Deadwood man, fuckin Deadwood.

I agree.

Deadwood is the greatest TV show ever made.
Title: Re: TV show recommendations
Post by: JayOctavarium on June 24, 2012, 11:26:38 PM
Wilfred (US)
Title: Re: TV show recommendations
Post by: jsem on June 25, 2012, 09:01:46 AM
The Wire
Title: Re: TV show recommendations
Post by: senecadawg2 on June 25, 2012, 03:33:05 PM
Fuckin Deadwood man, fuckin Deadwood.

I agree.

Deadwood
The Wire
is the greatest TV show ever made.
Title: Re: TV show recommendations
Post by: Dimitrius on June 25, 2012, 03:51:24 PM
Fuckin Deadwood man, fuckin Deadwood.

I agree.

Deadwood is the greatest TV show that never got an ending ever made.
Title: Re: TV show recommendations
Post by: lateralus88 on June 25, 2012, 03:55:42 PM
Weeds (First two seasons are world class, but took a major dive in quality)
Arrested Development (Not a single weak moment in the entire series)
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (I've heard it described as Seinfeld on crack)
Weeds was good for the first THREE seasons, THEN it took the huge nose dive into mediocrity.
Arrested Development is perfection.
It's Always Sunny's first 3 seasons kick ass, I think season 4 or 5 was the weakest link but then it picked right back up again after that.

Also giving Firefly another shout out since I just finished it and thought it was damn good.
Title: Re: TV show recommendations
Post by: axeman90210 on June 25, 2012, 04:23:59 PM

Also giving Firefly another shout out since I just finished it and thought it was damn good.

I've slowly been doing a re-watch of Firefly. Out of Gas > most other hours of television.