What New Shows Are You Watching?

724Skinsfan · 10-11-2011, 12:48 PM

I gave Terra Nova a second try...two tries too many.

ArtMonkDrillz · 10-11-2011, 12:59 PM

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I'm just getting started on season 3 of Breaking Bad on Netflix. Really impressive show. I think Jessie is arguably the star of the show. That character is so well played. And actually I think Hank is underrated and underappreciated. I had a feeling early in the series he would be "humbled" somehow from his there is good and there is evil, there is no in between.

I think I still like Mad Men a bit better but BB has been outstanding

Let's see what you say after watching season 3. I put it up there with the 1st and/or 4th seasons of The Wire in terms of being truly great television.

12thMan · 10-11-2011, 01:19 PM

Breaking Bad has exceeded The Wire after season 4. It's unbelievably entertaining and well written.

To SS's point about the underrated characters, I think that's one of the hallmarks of great a TV show when the main character(s) aren't driving all the intrigue.

SmootSmack · 10-11-2011, 01:27 PM

One reason I give Mad Men the slight edge is I can relate to the world of Mad Men (office sex, hard liquor during a midday meeting...no seriously, the actual advertisting/media work) more so than cooking meth

12thMan · 10-11-2011, 01:30 PM

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One reason I give Mad Men the slight edge is I can relate to the world of Mad Men (office sex, hard liquor during a midday meeting...no seriously, the actual advertisting/media work) more so than cooking meth

Funny, I can relate to both in some ways. Can't go into details though

But Mad Men is a very, very close second to Breaking Bad.

hooskins · 10-11-2011, 01:37 PM

Breaking Bad beats The Wire? Hm, that's bold statement. I might have to check it out.

mooby · 10-11-2011, 02:08 PM

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I gave Terra Nova a second try...two tries too many.

Lost meets Jurassic Park? Brilliant!

I never gave that show a chance, and now I'm not disappointed.

Also am I the only one here who hasn't watched a single episode of Breaking Bad yet?

Mattyk · 10-11-2011, 02:18 PM

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Lost meets Jurassic Park? Brilliant!

I never gave that show a chance, and now I'm not disappointed.

Also am I the only one here who hasn't watched a single episode of Breaking Bad yet?

I was with you until this weekend. I'm firmly on the bandwagon now though.

mredskins · 10-11-2011, 02:26 PM

Mad Men and Breaking Bad seem to be on the same level for me. Both are great TV.

I have tired so many times to get into the Wire and just have not been able too.

I am thinking my next show to start is Sons of Anarchy.

CrazyCanuck · 10-11-2011, 02:59 PM

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Breaking Bad beats The Wire? Hm, that's bold statement. I might have to check it out.

The Wire is my all-time favorite show.

I watched Breaking Bad but quit halfway thru season 2. Didn't hate it just couldn't really get into it. I'm thinking of starting it up again though...

12thMan · 10-11-2011, 03:11 PM

I think it's different strokes, different folks kind of thing. I couldn't get into SOA at all. Seemed too contrived and predictable.

Breaking Bad, The Wire, Mad Men. I like them almost equally.

ArtMonkDrillz · 10-11-2011, 03:15 PM

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I think it's different strokes, different folks kind of thing. I couldn't get into SOA at all. Seemed too contrived and predictable.

Breaking Bad, The Wire, Mad Men. I like them almost equally.

I fee exactly the same way about everything you said.

I tried watching SOA when it first came on and found it really boring and uninteresting; which is ironic because I love Mad Men but I've heard others complain that it can be boring.

itvnetop · 10-11-2011, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I'm just getting started on season 3 of Breaking Bad on Netflix. Really impressive show. I think Jessie is arguably the star of the show. That character is so well played. And actually I think Hank is underrated and underappreciated. I had a feeling early in the series he would be "humbled" somehow from his there is good and there is evil, there is no in between.

I think I still like Mad Men a bit better but BB has been outstanding

Thank you! You don't know how many friends think I'm crazy when I tell them Jesse is awesome. I led the "Aaron Paul for Emmy" campaign during S3 (let us know what you think after watching the season), which he won. And Hank is amazing. Saul plays his role, perfectly too...

itvnetop · 10-11-2011, 07:41 PM

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I fee exactly the same way about everything you said.

I tried watching SOA when it first came on and found it really boring and uninteresting; which is ironic because I love Mad Men but I've heard others complain that it can be boring.

If you guys actually got through the first season of SOA, I'd say give S2 a try. The first season, by far, was the worst- a bit uneven. Then the show turns around in season 2... trust me.

GMScud · 10-12-2011, 06:47 PM

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Anyone watch "The League"? I actually think it's the funniest show on Fx nowadays (it surpasses IASIF for me).

And +1 for American Horror Story. Thank goodness we've got a legit horror show on TV again.

I absolutely love The League. So damn funny. I'm just finishing up season 2, I've got every episode of season 3 so far TiVo'd.

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12thMan MVP Join Date: May 2005 Location: washington, D.C. Posts: 11,363	Re: What New Shows Are You Watching? Breaking Bad has exceeded The Wire after season 4. It's unbelievably entertaining and well written. To SS's point about the underrated characters, I think that's one of the hallmarks of great a TV show when the main character(s) aren't driving all the intrigue.

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SmootSmack Mad Men Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 43,098	Re: What New Shows Are You Watching? One reason I give Mad Men the slight edge is I can relate to the world of Mad Men (office sex, hard liquor during a midday meeting...no seriously, the actual advertisting/media work) more so than cooking meth __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

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hooskins Most Interesting Man in the World Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chantilly, VA Age: 25 Posts: 8,557	Re: What New Shows Are You Watching? Breaking Bad beats The Wire? Hm, that's bold statement. I might have to check it out. __________________ Vacancy

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mredskins Franchise Player Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 7,949	Re: What New Shows Are You Watching? Mad Men and Breaking Bad seem to be on the same level for me. Both are great TV. I have tired so many times to get into the Wire and just have not been able too. I am thinking my next show to start is Sons of Anarchy. __________________ When life gives you paper jams, turn them into paper footballs!

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12thMan MVP Join Date: May 2005 Location: washington, D.C. Posts: 11,363	Re: What New Shows Are You Watching? I think it's different strokes, different folks kind of thing. I couldn't get into SOA at all. Seemed too contrived and predictable. Breaking Bad, The Wire, Mad Men. I like them almost equally.

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