Must Watch Series

[Buehler445]

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.

[dlphg9]

Originally Posted by TwistedChief

I get it. I understand how that can be off-putting. 100%. It's good even in spite of that. Just takes time to work through it and appreciate everything but the datedness.

So you get what I'm saying, right? Also I pushed through it and I'm glad I did. The show is pretty good, however it's not as good as I've seen it hyped up to be. I've seen people say it's one of the best shows ever and that's just absurd. Good show though.

[dlphg9]

Originally Posted by Ceej

I don't mind the acting at all.

Mostly because the concept of the show feels different and fresh to me.

I loved S1, S2 was fine, and I'm hopeful S3 is better.

Man, I almost quit on it because of the acting. I even told my wife to go ahead and watch it without me, but the next day I watched some more and so glad I did. This show is pretty ****ing cool and I love all the mystery. It reminds me of when Lost was on and all the discussion on the Internet. Some interesting theories on Reddit.

Someone needs to start a From thread on CP. I would but I can't. Also I think this show would be absolutely huge if it wasn't for it being on shitty MGM+. The acting has also gotten tons better.

[GloucesterChief]

Originally Posted by DJ's left nut

I don't watch television to ****ing read.

Oh I see what this is -- You think you're better than me!?!?

There is a not so great dub available on Netflix. Japanese with subtitles is better.

[seamonster]

Originally Posted by GloucesterChief

There is a not so great dub available on Netflix. Japanese with subtitles is better.

My kid loved japanese godzilla movies from the 60's. Had seen nothing but CGI but when he watched a movie with a dude in a rubber suit he thought it was real. Dubbing was so bad in those movies that he actually preferred the japanese versions where everybody's screaming at each other (Sua Sau mofu mofu wan wan!!! ). In one of the dubs the monster has a barney purple dinosaur voice (Monsters Attack)...Japanese studious will troll the audiences with bad dub's.

[George Liquor]

Trying to watch this Netflix Menendez brothers thing... can this producer make ANYTHING that doesn't devolve into homoerotic porn?

[HemiEd]

Originally Posted by dlphg9

Man, I almost quit on it because of the acting. I even told my wife to go ahead and watch it without me, but the next day I watched some more and so glad I did. This show is pretty ****ing cool and I love all the mystery. It reminds me of when Lost was on and all the discussion on the Internet. Some interesting theories on Reddit.

Someone needs to start a From thread on CP. I would but I can't. Also I think this show would be absolutely huge if it wasn't for it being on shitty MGM+. The acting has also gotten tons better.

I am at the end of season 2 of LOST on Netflix.

Since I got Sling TV for the MNF Chiefs game and the Royals playoffs, I watch this series during the long commercial breaks.

Laptop sitting up by TV with game on and when commercials are over switch back to the games. Remote in each hand.

[Easy 6]

The Aaron Hernandez story on FX has been pretty damn good

Started watching at episode 4 a couple weeks ago, watching #5 on demand right now... a very interesting tale of a very complicated guy, and the guy who plays Belichick is SPOT ON

[ozarkchief]

Originally Posted by HemiEd

I am at the end of season 2 of LOST on Netflix.

Since I got Sling TV for the MNF Chiefs game and the Royals playoffs, I watch this series during the long commercial breaks.

Laptop sitting up by TV with game on and when commercials are over switch back to the games. Remote in each hand.

I've just started watching Lost again for the first time since it first aired (about 20 years ago). Back then, it was must-watch tv for me and a lot of other folks. I'm really enjoying watching it for the second time as well. It's a well-done series with interesting characters and plenty of plot twists. Enjoy!

[dlphg9]

Just finished my first rewatch of lost. I remember being in high school and watching it with my mom. It's nuts that I remembered a ton of what happened.

[ozarkchief]

Originally Posted by dlphg9

Just finished my first rewatch of lost. I remember being in high school and watching it with my mom. It's nuts that I remembered a ton of what happened.

I'm having the opposite remembering experience...i.e. not remembering as much as I thought I would. Of course, I'm old, so I'll use that as my excuse...heh. I'm really enjoying the re-watch.

[dlphg9]

Originally Posted by ozarkchief

I'm having the opposite remembering experience...i.e. not remembering as much as I thought I would. Of course, I'm old, so I'll use that as my excuse...heh. I'm really enjoying the re-watch.

It's crazy how much I remember, because I can't remember a ton of shoes and have to watch previous seasons before I watch new ones. Did that with the last season of The Witcher, H.O.T.D, R.O.P.

[HemiEd]

Originally Posted by ozarkchief

I've just started watching Lost again for the first time since it first aired (about 20 years ago). Back then, it was must-watch tv for me and a lot of other folks. I'm really enjoying watching it for the second time as well. It's a well-done series with interesting characters and plenty of plot twists. Enjoy!

I remember hearing about it as the Mrs. said she watched it back then. About the only thing on TV I watched back then was sports but it sure is an interesting series as you said.

Am I the only one thinking the NFL and Network TV in general has gone crazy with commercials?
Even the Royals game had really long commercial breaks between innings.

[Buehler445]

Originally Posted by Buehler445

Seemed like someone on here recommended perfect couple with Liev Schriber and Nicole Kidman.

Listen, this should suck. But I like it. It might suck, but I'm in.

I enjoyed this. It isn't lifechanging art, but it is a Knives out -esque who dun it. Some really good performances if not over the top, but I'd recommend. Honestly didn't know how it'd turn out, but enjoyed the ride.

[dlphg9]

Originally Posted by Buehler445

I enjoyed this. It isn't lifechanging art, but it is a Knives out -esque who dun it. Some really good performances if not over the top, but I'd recommend. Honestly didn't know how it'd turn out, but enjoyed the ride.

You watching From, Buehler?

[Buehler445]

Originally Posted by dlphg9

You watching From, Buehler?

I've been fuggin swamped. I haven't watched much, so no. Should I?