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**Buehler445** · 07:36 PM

All this talk about series, how network TV Sucks, and how hard it is to find quality shows, and some excellent shows that fly under the radar, I need a comprehensive review of all the series I need to see.

For good entertainment, I would be willing to buy DVD sets. But I've recently picked up HBOGO by kiping it from my parents, and recently got Netflix and Amazon Prime.

Here is a listing of shows that I currently own or have seen all the episodes of. If it isn't on the list, just assume I haven't seen it.

Spoiler!

Here is a listing of shows that I'm currently watching

Spoiler!

Here is a listing of shows on my list to watch (mostly due to this thread)

Spoiler!

I work a ****ton, so it is hard for me catch a series while it is on to get it on the DVR, but I recognize the entertainment value and am willing to go after the Must See shows. Accordingly, I'm not necessarily looking for anything that is still running. I'm up for watching stuff that has run its course.

So what say you, Planet? Which shows should I see?

UPDATED for the shows I've seen recently.

Holladay · 02-17-2022, 07:18 AM

Just started watching "Arrested Development". I am finding it quite entertaining.

I am always the last guy to the dance.

Simply Red · 02-17-2022, 12:21 PM

I am looking for a haunting type of spooky series. I always go back to that Nicole Kidman flick The Others to describe the vibe I'm looking for. Though The Others is no masterpiece - it's a nice balanced spooky horror film that is one of my go-to's every so many yrs. Can anyone think of a series that may have vibes like The Others?

Another vibe I like is The Mothman Prophecies, of course I'm a big fan of The Mothman and am taking a solo vacation to stay at the Lowe Motel. But yes; The Mothman Prophecies is another film in which I go back to every so many yrs.

Something like those two, or similar vibes, or whatever....?

**Baby Lee** · 02-18-2022, 01:57 PM

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This COULD actually be brilliant, first premise is Arnett is an investigator who always gets assigned celebrities as sidekicks who are 'doing research' for a role, . . . second premise is, the celebrities go into the scene with no direction except be yourself and go with it. Could be a trainwreck, could be a masterpiece.

Pepe Silvia · 02-18-2022, 02:56 PM

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Will Arnett makes me laugh til I cry in pretty much anything I’ve ever seen him in.

“I’m a millennial.”

Pepe Silvia · 02-21-2022, 12:57 AM

I did not expect that. Now I know why IMDB didn’t list who the adult Harmon was going to be.

KCUnited · 02-21-2022, 07:50 AM

StartUp (Netflix) season 1 has sucked me in. Looks like it went 3 seasons before getting cancelled. I had never heard of it and took a flyer over the weekend.

**Buehler445** · 02-21-2022, 11:44 AM

So did Inventing Ana on Netflix. I'm a sucker for Julia Garner so I gave it a go.

I was all in. Despite the writer being wholly unlikeable, and mostly Ana's character being unlikeable, the performances were good.

The performances were REALLY good. Garner killed it. She's pretty over the top in Ozark, but she plays a tremendously nuanced role here. She was really ****ing good. But she's not alone. The writer was the weakest performance, probably. The lawyers and friends were really good.

While a bunch of the characters were unlikeable, the Neff character was outstanding. I don't know how close to the real thing that performance was, but she was really good and I was rooting for her, as flawed as she was. The other rootable characters are the "Scriberia" guys (I laughed every time they said it). I don't know how that whole dynamic went down in real life, but those 4 cats were tremendously compelling on screen.

I will preface this by being a sucker for these outrageous fraud bits. Some of this is somewhat fictionalized. Best I could tell it was name changes, quick googling - they hit most of the high points. But invariably there is some fiction/liberties. But I'm in for this shit. I listened to the books on Theranos (Bad Blood and Thicker than Water), the Jho Low Book (Billion Dollar Whale), a bunch of Michael Lewis books, Eight Men Out, and The Brothers book on the Dulles Brothers. I'm always into crazy fraud shit. It just blows my mind. Continually.

So that may influence my view of the show.

But give it a look. It's worth it.

TwistedChief · 02-21-2022, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Buehler445

So did Inventing Ana on Netflix. I'm a sucker for Julia Garner so I gave it a go.

I'm halfway through it. I wouldn't have given it a shot except for Julia Garner, but she really is terrific and the NYC stuff is close to home.

I'm enjoying it but kinda wish it were just half the episodes. There's so much good TV out there right now and my feeling is there's overall more rewarding watches.

But again, if you like Julie Garner, she's gold.

And if you like fraud stuff, this should be very interesting:

DJJasonp · 02-21-2022, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Simply Red

I am looking for a haunting type of spooky series. I always go back to that Nicole Kidman flick The Others to describe the vibe I'm looking for. Though The Others is no masterpiece - it's a nice balanced spooky horror film that is one of my go-to's every so many yrs. Can anyone think of a series that may have vibes like The Others?

Another vibe I like is The Mothman Prophecies, of course I'm a big fan of The Mothman and am taking a solo vacation to stay at the Lowe Motel. But yes; The Mothman Prophecies is another film in which I go back to every so many yrs.

Something like those two, or similar vibes, or whatever....?

I'm pretty addicted to "Archive 81" on Netflix. More suspenseful than spooky, but does have a bit of spooky to it.

It's like an updated/modern "Rosemary's Baby" mixed with Donnie Darko vibes.

It doesnt move fast, but has a slow burn to it, and I'm addicted to the characters, etc. Nothing cheesy here either.

I think season 1 has 8 episodes. I'm on Ep 5, and enjoying it.

Direckshun · 02-22-2022, 12:45 AM

Absolutely zero people on this forum are in the target demographic for “We Are Lady Parts” on Peacock, but it’s an unbelievably fast, witty show about a bunch of Muslim twentysomethings ad they struggle to create a punk band capable of winning a band contest.

The writing is extremely swift, the humor quirky and clever, and completely littered with great comedic acting from a bunch of actresses who (of course) none of us have ever heard of.

Fleabag is a better show, but if you enjoy Fleabag, We Are Lady Parts is right up in line there.

Edit: only 1 season, 6 episodes, 24 minutes each. But this show is begging to be renewed for a 2nd season

eDave · 02-24-2022, 06:14 AM

Skyfall resumed last night and is as excellent as ever. I'm ranking it up there with Breaking Bad, Ozark, and Saul.

KCUnited · 02-24-2022, 06:27 AM

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StartUp (Netflix) season 1 has sucked me in. Looks like it went 3 seasons before getting cancelled. I had never heard of it and took a flyer over the weekend.

Finished season 1 and it was really good. Season 2 is off to a slower start but I'm hoping it picks up.

Picking up a bit of a Snowfall vibe from this. It takes place in Miami and involves a Haitian gang, Russians, a sociopath FBI agent, a try-hard millennial yuppie, and a crypto coder trying to take a life changing currency to market.

Danguardace · 02-24-2022, 10:27 AM

2 Great animated shows

Only 3 episodes in to Arcane but it is very immersive, great world building

Vox Machina a bit like Invincible

Simply Red · 02-24-2022, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Danguardace

2 Great animated shows

Only 3 episodes in to Arcane but it is very immersive, great world building

Vox Machina a bit like Invincible

Nice do you watch a lot of anime?

Simply Red · 02-24-2022, 10:57 AM

flashing back maybe a year or so - did you guys ever watch Black Summer? I really enjoyed it. Pretty sure it's mentioned in this thread, much earlier.

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Buehler445 Supporter Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Scott City KS Casino cash: $234734	Must Watch Series All this talk about series, how network TV Sucks, and how hard it is to find quality shows, and some excellent shows that fly under the radar, I need a comprehensive review of all the series I need to see. For good entertainment, I would be willing to buy DVD sets. But I've recently picked up HBOGO by kiping it from my parents, and recently got Netflix and Amazon Prime. Here is a listing of shows that I currently own or have seen all the episodes of. If it isn't on the list, just assume I haven't seen it. Spoiler! Great Shows – Must See Game of Thrones Mad Men Longmire Burn Notice House Spartacus House of Cards Justified True Detective Breaking Bad The Assets The Wire Sherlock (BBC) The Americans The Walking Dead Deadwood Netflix: Daredevil Jack Taylor Luther Bosch Good shows Travelers Ozark The Leftovers Conviction Medici The Last Kingdom Firefly Dollhouse The Good Wife Hell on Wheels Big Bang Theory Falling Skies Suits White Collar Agents of SHIELD Arrow Boss Rome Orange is the New Black Orphan Black The Knick Goliath (Amazon) Iron Fist Show Me a Hero Hell on Wheels Shooter Mediocre Robin Hood (BBC) Vikings How I met your Mother Scrubs Chuck That 70's Show Top Gear Graceland Hung (HBO) Gotham Conviction Crap Camelot Top Shot Defiance Legends of Tomorrow Here is a listing of shows that I'm currently watching Spoiler! Great Good Boardwalk Empire Westworld Mediocre Crap Here is a listing of shows on my list to watch (mostly due to this thread) Spoiler! The Sopranos 24 Fargo (missed getting it on the DVR ) Band of Brothers The Pacific The Comeback 6 Feet Under John Adams Battlestar Glactica Friday Night Lights I work a ***ton, so it is hard for me catch a series while it is on to get it on the DVR, but I recognize the entertainment value and am willing to go after the Must See shows. Accordingly, I'm not necessarily looking for anything that is still running. I'm up for watching stuff that has run its course. So what say you, Planet? Which shows should I see? UPDATED for the shows I've seen recently. Last edited by Buehler445; 08-09-2017 at 07:36 PM..*
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02-17-2022, 12:21 PM	#1562
Simply Red You Sweetie! Join Date: Sep 2005 Casino cash: $2021206219 VARSITY	I am looking for a haunting type of spooky series. I always go back to that Nicole Kidman flick The Others to describe the vibe I'm looking for. Though The Others is no masterpiece - it's a nice balanced spooky horror film that is one of my go-to's every so many yrs. Can anyone think of a series that may have vibes like The Others? Another vibe I like is The Mothman Prophecies, of course I'm a big fan of The Mothman and am taking a solo vacation to stay at the Lowe Motel. But yes; The Mothman Prophecies is another film in which I go back to every so many yrs. Something like those two, or similar vibes, or whatever....?
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02-21-2022, 11:44 AM	#1567
Buehler445 Supporter Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Scott City KS Casino cash: $234734	So did Inventing Ana on Netflix. I'm a sucker for Julia Garner so I gave it a go. I was all in. Despite the writer being wholly unlikeable, and mostly Ana's character being unlikeable, the performances were good. The performances were REALLY good. Garner killed it. She's pretty over the top in Ozark, but she plays a tremendously nuanced role here. She was really ****ing good. But she's not alone. The writer was the weakest performance, probably. The lawyers and friends were really good. While a bunch of the characters were unlikeable, the Neff character was outstanding. I don't know how close to the real thing that performance was, but she was really good and I was rooting for her, as flawed as she was. The other rootable characters are the "Scriberia" guys (I laughed every time they said it). I don't know how that whole dynamic went down in real life, but those 4 cats were tremendously compelling on screen. I will preface this by being a sucker for these outrageous fraud bits. Some of this is somewhat fictionalized. Best I could tell it was name changes, quick googling - they hit most of the high points. But invariably there is some fiction/liberties. But I'm in for this shit. I listened to the books on Theranos (Bad Blood and Thicker than Water), the Jho Low Book (Billion Dollar Whale), a bunch of Michael Lewis books, Eight Men Out, and The Brothers book on the Dulles Brothers. I'm always into crazy fraud shit. It just blows my mind. Continually. So that may influence my view of the show. But give it a look. It's worth it.
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02-22-2022, 12:45 AM	#1570
Direckshun __ Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Springpatch Casino cash: $3093447	Absolutely zero people on this forum are in the target demographic for “We Are Lady Parts” on Peacock, but it’s an unbelievably fast, witty show about a bunch of Muslim twentysomethings ad they struggle to create a punk band capable of winning a band contest. The writing is extremely swift, the humor quirky and clever, and completely littered with great comedic acting from a bunch of actresses who (of course) none of us have ever heard of. Fleabag is a better show, but if you enjoy Fleabag, We Are Lady Parts is right up in line there. Edit: only 1 season, 6 episodes, 24 minutes each. But this show is begging to be renewed for a 2nd season
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02-24-2022, 06:14 AM	#1571
eDave Banned Join Date: Jan 2013 Casino cash: $9998560	Skyfall resumed last night and is as excellent as ever. I'm ranking it up there with Breaking Bad, Ozark, and Saul.
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