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Your favorite 5 current TV shows.

Discussion in 'TV, Music and Movies' started by CrunchTime, Jan 8, 2015.

  1. Deerless Dice

    Deerless Dice Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    Deadliest Catch has been pretty poor the last few seasons, I gave up half through season 9. They focus way too much on Keith and Elliot because they are drama factories. Plus the amount they catch is nothing like the first few seasons since they changed the fishing regulations.
     
  2. shamegame13

    shamegame13 Madison & Surtain

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    "A mans gotta eat what a mans gotta eat Mr. Lahey" -Randy. Lol
    My favorite episode is when Ricky is trying to get arrested so many different ways but never does and everyone but him goes to jail. I think it was the same ep. that everybody but Ricky were about to go on a cruise and Ricky was upset about it.
     
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  3. ToddPhin

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    No matter how many times I try, I just can't get into it, Crunchy..... and I enjoy zombie stuff. :dunno:
     
  4. Ohio Fanatic

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    My wife starting watching Mike and Molly. wasn't really looking forward to watching it, but it's turned out funnier than I thought it would be.
    ...and since my wife insists on watching it, I can make lots of comments about Molly's sister's boobs and she won't turn it off :up:
     
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  5. Unlucky 13

    Unlucky 13 Team Raheem Club Member

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    I'd never seen it before we visited my parents' last month and they wanted to watch a few episodes that were on one night. Any feelings that I had where it wasn't my cup of tea were strongly reinforced. :shifty:

    I don't want to knock anyone else's opinion or taste, because I think everyone is entitled to like anything that they like, but almost all CBS comedies seem like they're stuck about 20-25 years in the past to me.
     
  6. Stitches

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    Most of my current shows someone has mentioned like New Girl, Mindy Project, and Big Bang Theory.

    I did watch Backstrom yesterday as it was the premiere and found it to be quite enjoyable. Additionally there's been two episodes of Man Seeking Woman and I have enjoyed those as well, though I like Jay Baruchel, and can fairly relate to his character.
     
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  7. Ohio Fanatic

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    well since many sitcoms since then have stunk, I don't think it's inappropriate.
     
  8. Fin D

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    Backstrom was horrible.
     
  9. Unlucky 13

    Unlucky 13 Team Raheem Club Member

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    No surprise there.
     
  10. Fin D

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    I never really got into the Office, so I had no expectations about Rainn Wilson, one way or the other....but he is god awful.
     
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  11. Dol-Fan Dupree

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    I want to change my answer to

    1. Galavant
    2. Galavant
    3. Galavant
    4. Galavant
    5. Galavant
     
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  12. Limbo

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    The Americans...back tomorrow! Season 2 was fantastic.
     
  13. Fin D

    Fin D Sigh

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    I like that show too.

    I wish it was on right after GoT. It would be like a digestif.
     
  14. Dol-Fan Dupree

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    It surprised me how many times it made me laugh. I started watching it more as a goof. Expecting to hate it but enjoy my hate.

    It was well written. The songs were enjoyable. The characters were well made.

    I can understand why someone would hate it, however I loved it.
     
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  15. Finfangirl

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    hmmmm Im game

    1. Modern Family - it is truly the one show that makes me laugh out loud every time i watch it
    2. The goldberg's - im such a sucker for 80's 90's humor
    3. Pawn Stars - rick harrison knows so much useless ****, i feel like i am learning something every time i watch it.
    4. Elementry - I prefer "sherlock", but this show does a good job at keeping me interested
    5. Parenthood - this show plucks at my heartstrings.

    ( i've seen the first episode of Better call Sal, i really liked it, a lot.)


    can i add some netflix and amazon originals?


    Lilyhammer (netflix)
    Orange is the New black (netflix)
    Transparent( amazon)
    Sherlock (bbc)
     
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  16. Finfangirl

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    I didnt mind Backstrom, will probably watch it again. Not the best detective show on tv, and i liked Monk a lot better. But, i think it could be enjoyable.
     
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  17. Unlucky 13

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    I saw a few episodes and hated it, and especially him. I've seen him in a handful of other things and he's always just horrible. He's apparently a real jerk in reality as well.
     
  18. Boik14

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    that's most network tv sitcoms in general IMO. What makes Mike and Molly good is it's actually funny instead of just trying to be funny like most other network sitcoms that fall flat on their face. The crude humor and sarcasm is a major plus! :yes:
     
  19. Boik14

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    Bar Rescue comes back in a week (after the Super Bowl I believe). Anyone whose ever worked in a restaurant can relate. Everyone else may be disgusted. :)
     
  20. Unlucky 13

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    I think that most sitcoms tend to be lousy as well, but its all just personal taste. I do think that networks tend to have styles and theme, though, and aren't all just the same. I've never liked anything on CBS, and I don't think that I've liked a comedy that originated on ABC since the 90s, though I've enjoyed some of their dramas. NBC and FOX tend to produce shows that appeal more to my tastes, in general, both in substance and in style.

    My favorite comedies of the last 15 years or so are Scrubs and Community, both created by the same guy, Dan Harmon. I think that both would rate in my top five all time favorites.
     
  21. Dol-Fan Dupree

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    Scrubs was created by Bill Lawrence. Who also created Cougar Town.

    Very similar humor in Scrubs and Community. Love both of those shows.
     
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  22. Unlucky 13

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    Oh my bad. I could swear I read that Harmon was involved.
     
  23. Dol-Fan Dupree

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    It wouldn't surprise me if he was involved somehow. However I cannot find anything on the internet with the quick search I did yesterday.
     
  24. Colorado Dolfan

    Colorado Dolfan ...dirty drownin' man?

    Constantine: really hope NBC picks this back up.
    Agent Carter
    12 Monkeys
    Face Off: love the designs of these creatures.
    Gotham: cheesy, totally different from established canon, but I can't stop watching.
     
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  25. Dol-Fan Dupree

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    Constantine really picked up. The episode with Chaz and Faust was awesome.

    Gotham gave me an inspiration. I am going to pitch a TV show about a young Jonah Jameson trying to make it as a news reporter. He is helping out his neighbors Ben and May who have to take care of their young nephew whose parents were mysteriously killed. Trying to find out who really killed him. The show also follows a young Wilson Fisk as he rises up the ranks in the mob. Jonah also has to deal with a young upstart businessman who is making life hell for the city named Norman. Could he have ulterior motives? Jonah is surrounded by a cast a characters, like Otto the Science reporter, Betty Brant the plucky secretary that always gives him sass, his informant on the streets Mac Gargan and a his rival reporter who always tries to steal his stories Eddie Brock. He also has a love interest, a young single woman who is doing her best to put her life back together after her abusive husband died, Anna Watson. I am going to call it, Bugle.
     
  26. Stitches

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    Suits is back! :yes:
     
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  27. Ohio Fanatic

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    I watched one of the episodes last night and wasn't into it. normally my type of show. I think the premise for this kind of show is good, just didn't have any impact. maybe I just saw a crappy episode. debating on whether I want to give it another try.
     
  28. ToddPhin

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    I don't really watch South Park much but the "Creme Fraiche" episode was f***ing hilarious.
    [video=youtube;hLoPJwPx2_0]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hLoPJwPx2_0[/video]
     
  29. wpgfishfan

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    Just caught up on The Americans.Good show, anyone else watching it?
     
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    HardKoreXXX Insensitive to the Touch

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    Adventure Time
    The Americans
    Justified
    Elementary
    Archer
     
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  31. MikeHoncho

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    1. Better Call Saul
    2. Archer
    3. Conan
    4. Better Call Saul
    5. Better Call Saul
     
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    Dammit, forgot about Better Call Saul. Guess I have 6
     
  33. Kingdom

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    I watch too much TV sadly. If I were to pick 5 I can't miss right now, I'd say..

    The Flash
    The Walking Dead
    Grimm
    Criminal Minds
    Arrow


    I am a huge fan of Hannibal, can't wait for it to return, they're going to be introducing Red Dragon elements.
     
  34. CrunchTime

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    After a few shows went off the air and some new ones have started this is my new list.

    1-The Daily Show
    2-The Vikings
    3-NCIS
    4-Person of interest
    5-The Walking dead

    Currently on my watch list pending getting hooked...or not.
    Backstrom--Columbo type of disheveled police detective / relies more on instinct than investigative skills.
    Better Call Saul..Nostalgic remedy for Breaking Bad fans.

    In the mini series category I watched the 10 episode Bosch series which is about an old fashioned type cop who disdains technology and the new police internal regulations.Dirty Harry type.Worth a watch.
     
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  35. Vengeful Odin

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    It's arguably the best show on TV right now. At least until Game of Thrones comes back on the air.
     
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  36. Jaydog57

    Jaydog57 Canes/Fins/Magic fan

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    In no particular order:

    The Walking Dead
    Vikings
    Louie (when it comes back April 9th)

    I'm drawing a blank after those three. I rarely watch tv shows on a regular basis that you have to follow, especially on Network tv. I mostly watch my old favorite syndicated sitcoms, documentaries, movies or sports. I've been meaning to catch 'Better Call Saul,' though, that looks really good.
     
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  37. Tone_E

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    House of Cards coming back next week, cant wait for that.
     
  38. CrunchTime

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    I am going to have to give The Americans a shot.The plot line does not attract me but neither did Breaking bad,Walking dead,or Dexter .:wink2:
     
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  39. Vengeful Odin

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    I'm a bit of a cold war nerd, and I was also raised in the 80s, so it appeals a little bit more to me. It's really well done and probably doesn't get enough attention, especially from the awards crowd. Plus Keri Russell is still hot.
     
  40. Vengeful Odin

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    It's been a month so I think that's enough time for a new fave five:

    1. Marvel's Agent Carter: Technically this just ended this week, but I still really enjoyed it. Hard to think of another show on TV really like it. Having it set in the 1940s really helps.
    2. Archer: This season hasn't been as strong as last season's "Archer Vice," but it's still a show that hits on all cylinders. Maybe my favorite cartoon of all time.
    3. The Americans: I've commented on this a couple of times already. I'd argue it's the best show on TV. FX doesn't get enough credit for it.
    4. Better Call Saul: This should come with an asterisk - you really probably need to have watched Breaking Bad to really get it. Not nearly as dark as BB (at least not yet), and it strikes the right amount of comedy and drama for me. I'm enjoying it.
    5. Arrow: I'm putting Arrow up here because the Flash is on hiatus until mid-March. It's been a bit more up-and-down this season (and I haven't watched this week), but shows signs of finishing strong.

    As for stuff I'm watching that isn't airing currently, I just finished the latest series of Doctor Who (surprisingly good), The Fall (also very good), Falling Skies (completely skippable), Fargo (great, but not as great as ...), True Detective (unbelievably good), and I'm on season 4 of Hell on Wheels (thus far not bad).
     
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