What should we watch on TV?

[IamJen]

So, we're a bit bored with our current offering on the boob tube, and IS was mentioning that it might be cool to find something that we really enjoyed, even if it were on DVD. We'd been watching STNG, but then we went on holiday, and apparently they cancelled it, only mid-way through. (wth?)

Most of the series I recalled fondly, were things that I wouldn't want to watch again, other than perhaps Northern Exposure. I missed a lot of Freaks and Geeks when it was on, so that's on my list too.

We're currently working our way through Life on Mars, which I'm enjoying, but I think the man finds it a bit flat. I'm hoping to be able to steal the latest version of The Amazing Race off of the Internet in September, but I'm not sure that's going to be IS's cup of tea, either. Lost comes back in January, but well, let's not discuss that. We loved The IT Crowd too, but it seems to be on an indefinite hiatus.

Anyway, I'd love to hear recommendations of shows, current or past that you'd recommend. My dad was raving about Dexter, but we've not tried it out yet.

[fadeaway1289]

I have Freaks and Geeks on my netflix list also. I saw the first episode and I'm hooked. I haven't seen Dexter either but heard great things. Weeds, Six Feet Under, and Californication are also my addictions. And of course anything by Joss Whedon..Buffy, Angel, and Firefly. I'm also hooked on Bravo's reality shows like Top Chef, Project Runway, and Kathy Griffin's my life on the D-List.

[*AHIMSA*]

Weeds, Six Feet Under, and Californication are also my addictions.

:yes: Also "Secret Diary of a Call Girl".

[Sevenseas]

Life on Mars is fantastic.

Dexter is crap.

[Indian Summer]

Firefly
I went to see the movie (in a cinema) 3-4 years ago. It was so bad I had to leave after only 30 minutes or so. I love sci-fi, but I'm afraid I have developed a rather particular taste.

[synergy]

I've been enjoying Weeds, Grey's Anatomy, Scrubs, and House all on DVD :)

[*AHIMSA*]

Dexter is crap.

I LOVED Dexter until that black-haired freak entered the scene.

[Malcontent]

I'm digging 30 Rock and Chuck right now.


I went to see the movie (in a cinema) 3-4 years ago. It was so bad I had to leave after only 30 minutes or so. I love sci-fi, but I'm afraid I have developed a rather particular taste.

The movie Serenity is nowhere near as good as the original tv series in my opinion. The whole movie was so grim that most of the lines that were meant to be humorous didn't come across well. But I was glad to see the Firefly crew together again and River standing knees deep in Reavers' corpses in a total Buffy-esque style.

[sybaritik]

I wouldn't say you should watch these, but it's what I'm watching at the moment.

Benidorm
Max and Paddy's Road To Nowhere
Life and Times of Vivienne Vyle
Heroes S2
Dr Who series S4

[Amy SF]

Monk and Psych. :boobies:

Monk is currently in its 7th season; the first 6 are available on DVD. Psych is currently in its 3rd season, and the first 2 seasons are available on DVD.

You should watch both! :bobo:

[Cherub]

i am almost at the end of the second series of the tudors. its a really great show. highly recommended. i also love nip/tuck.

ditto to amy sf, monk is awesome too!

[fadeaway1289]

I'm digging 30 Rock and Chuck right now.



The movie Serenity is nowhere near as good as the original tv series in my opinion. The whole movie was so grim that most of the lines that were meant to be humorous didn't come across well. But I was glad to see the Firefly crew together again and River standing knees deep in Reavers' corpses in a total Buffy-esque style.

I agree. Plus I think it helps if you watched the whole series of Firefly before seeing Serenity to understand it all a bit better.

[fadeaway1289]

i am almost at the end of the second series of the tudors. its a really great show. highly recommended. i also love nip/tuck.

ditto to amy sf, monk is awesome too!

I used to be a fan of Nip/Tuck also but I think it started sucking more and more as each season went by. Last season...OMG. I couldn't finish watching it all. Some of the episodes and the characters totally pissed me off and I thought the storylines were complete crap (as well as disturbing and offensive IMO).

[*AHIMSA*]

I also liked "The Tudors" and "Rome".

[Brandon]

You should totally re-watch Northern Exposure.

You say you were watching TNG...why not watch the DVDs? I've been getting them from Netflix and I'm about to start the 7th season. I only saw the finale once, so I'm looking forward to it. I actually came across an episode the other day I'd never seen! :)

I also like The 4400. Want to start getting the Stargate series too.

[jenna]

want to start renting stargate and farscape
northern exposure
i'd like to start renting dharma and greg, too.
i've been watching frasier lately, too and that wasn't something i was too into but it's funny.

[rapt]

I also like The 4400.

thanks for the reminder. id forgotten all about that show

[Sevenseas]

I watched many episodes of Northern Exposure recently. And I just couldn't get into it.. The characters just didn't have that much appeal to me, it was a bit boring.

[Bof]

I watched the Patrick Stewart episode of Extras yesterday. Brilliant! "You're not married. You don't have a girlfriend and you don't watch Star Trek? Good Lord". :D

[Pirate Ferret]

I went to see the movie (in a cinema) 3-4 years ago. It was so bad I had to leave after only 30 minutes or so. I love sci-fi, but I'm afraid I have developed a rather particular taste.

I haaated it too. it was a pile of steaming turd. people tell me though that I should have watched the series first then i'd like the film. I saw the first episode and gave up. Ew.

anywaaay
my fave show at the moment is peep show. i think you have to have a certain sense of humour to find it funny but it really makes me laugh

[revelsunrise]

Since you're over in England now....The Tudors!!! Television at its finest. Not completely historically accurate but great none-the-less.

[ICU]

The new(1995) version of Doctor Who and the Robin Hood series are favorites in our house.

[JPono]

I like:

The Tudors
Monk
Psych
Dexter (First two years. Haven't caught up since.)

[Smurfbabe]

Okay, I pretty a good deal of my life watching tv series. Am I lazy? Perhaps. Mostly I just love them. Here's a list of ones that I think are worth watching, some of which have been mentioned.

Deadwood - best series ever, takes a bit of getting into though.

Carnivale - amazing cinematography, shame it only went 2 seasons.

The Office - Both versions are amazingly funny.

Arrested Development - Clever and brilliant.

Queer as Folk - The American one. SUCH a good series.

Extras - hillarious.

Sex and the City - classic.

Prison Break - first two seasons are entertaining.

One Tree HIll - guilty pleasure show. It's silly and girly, but loveable.

Firefly - Fun show that doesn't take itself too seriously. It's like a cowboy Han Solo in space.

Entourage - A bit of a guys show, but funny and entertaining none the less.

Robin Hood (just for Guy of Gisborne, the sexiest man alive)

Summer Heights High - Funny Australian show with Australian humour.

OZ - Brutal, raw, but makes a big impact. I love it.

Roswell - Once again, abit silly and girly but you can't help but like it.

Sliders - A little dated now, but it's a good concept and still fun to watch.

Red Dwarf - Old show, but it NEVER stops being funny.

Black Adder - Same deal as red dwarf.

The Vicar of Dibley - Family fun show that never fails to make you laugh.

The Tudors - Historically all over the place, but it looks pretty and keeps you watching.

Dexter - Not my favourite show, but it's interesting that you end up rooting for a serial killer. Definitely a strange 'hero.'

[*AHIMSA*]

Oooo! OZ!!! I love OZ! :up: