The Cathode Ray Mission: The Misc. Television Thread

[chairmenmeow47]

i guess it was technically 2010, but "america: the story of us" was a really interesting and well done documentary series. it's on netflix instant. the series goes through major moments in american history, starting from when we first got here. there were a lot of things i'd either forgotten or didn't know.

[MissingPerson]

I saw bits of that, and it was great. Good stuff about the early giant urban engineering projects, as I recall.

[Hannahrain]

American Sherlock sure sounds like an idea destined for greatness.

If there's any god at all, Watson will be one of those racist wheelchair-bound bandana-wearing PTSD veterans. I didn't lose both legs overseas to be bossed around by a milksop fiddlesniffer like yourself. Get me my bourbon and drive me to the fucking VA hospital.

[Hannahrain]

I KNOW YOU DIDN'T JUST SPILL FORMALDEHYDE ON MY GOOD FATIGUES.

[Courtney]

Thanks to Portlandia, I decided to watch an episode of Battlestar Gallactica on Netflix this weekend. Now totally hooked.

[MissingPerson]

FUCK YES BATTLESTAR GALACTICA FOREVER.

I love you very much, Mary McDonnell Wincy Smile.

[roberto73]

On a much less exciting note, a US version is confirmed as well. That always works out for us.

At least it's scheduled for CBS. If it were on NBC it would be a mockumentary where Sherlock is a sassy blonde who talks about her vagina a lot.

[dorkfish]

Oh good. Every time I've watched Sherlock, I've thought "Man, wouldn't this be better with worse actors AND commercials?"

[HunterGather]

So I finished season 4 of BREAKING BAD (as well as the previous 3 seasons) all in the span of 2 weeks.
ZOMG. Best show ever and etc.

Every episode was perfect. Can't wait for the next, and final, season.

[amyzzz]

Yep yep! We've all been saying that!

[HunterGather]

I knew the show existed, but it just wasn't on my radar. Then I saw the first 3 seasons were on Netflix during a free trial i only used to see a gay movie.

[MissingPerson]

Well then go and see all the other stuff everybody's been raving about. Keep the ball rolling.

[Gribbz]

Totally disagree about Breaking Bad. I watched 4 seasons and was pretty underwhelmed. It's a good show, but I blame this board for hyping it up too much.

[Alchemy]

I checked out J. J. Abrams' new thing, Alcatraz, and thought it was alright. It did taste a lot like Fringe, in the way it unfolds. I almost felt as though I had watched it before, despite it having a unique premise. I'm not too intrigued by the whole mystery yet, but I do like Sam Neill's character. Otherwise, Jorge Garcia is still playing Hurley, and Sarah Jones is just another Olivia. I think those two are the things that are pushing me away a bit. I think it would be cool if Sam Neill hunted these prisoners down by himself... The two prisoners so far were pretty awesome, though - especially the second escapee. I was actually a little shocked at seeing children being gunned down. Pretty cool.

I've been watching Fringe still. I still like it, but I'm not as excited about it as I used to be.

His other show, Person of Interest, on the other hand, is shaping up to be the greatest of the Abrams' bunch - in my opinion. So far, the mystery doesn't seem to be this big convoluted mess. Michael Emerson is a bit like Benjamin Linus from LOST, but that's really awesome. Jim Caviezel is the ultimate bad-ass. All of the cases have been really interesting, so far. I love the depiction of New York City in the show. I like where they are going with Taraji P. Henson's character. Also, I'm excited about how the whole "Elias" thing might play out. GREAT TV.

[TallGuyCM]

Totally disagree about Breaking Bad. I watched 4 seasons and was pretty underwhelmed. It's a good show, but I blame this board for hyping it up too much.

Breakingbadiohead

[chairmenmeow47]

Thanks to Portlandia, I decided to watch an episode of Battlestar Gallactica on Netflix this weekend. Now totally hooked.

fuck yes! starbuck and the colonel for life!!! i need to get into portlandia.

another 2010 hit, but i loved "how the universe works". the one on black holes was prolly my favourite.

[LickTheLizzard]

Totally disagree about Breaking Bad. I watched 4 seasons and was pretty underwhelmed. It's a good show, but I blame this board for hyping it up too much.

all alone.

[Gribbz]

Breakingbadiohead

I'm not sure what this means.

all alone.

[Wheres the beef?]

After the Globes I watched the pilot of Homeland. Holy shit. Hooked.

Its a really great show. The season finale was fantastic.

[the goat]

[Phenomena]

I don't want to see anything about game of thrones until it's on. So psyched for it.

[alyssaf12]

I don't want to see anything about game of thrones until it's on. So psyched for it.

I CAN'T WAIT.

anyway, do any of you watch British shows? I haven't seen Dr. Who yet but both Skins and Misfits are great.

[Phenomena]

The BBC is practically my main source of entertainment. Sherlock, Top Gear, Luther, Misfits, The IT crowd, Doctor Who, hell i even watch the bbc news more than the others.

[weeklymix]

Archer.

[frizzlefry]

Top Gear and IT crowd are outstanding. So Archer was great tonight, they did have Burt Reynolds as a trump card but the last seconds with Pam and Cheryl has already almost made the season for me. Unsupervised is meh

[the goat]

Archer.

Pimm's Cup in a pimp cup. Gator 2. Cuban death squad. Burt Reynolds

"Yeah, I'm sittin here with just a mustache, and memories of last night..."

[frizzlefry]

Kreuger is probably my favorite but Pam has the best fucking one liners

[the goat]

"That was actually, pretty sweet."

"Oh, looks like were in danger, of a frown, turning upside down."

"Cut it out. Heh, that tickles. Haha"

"Haha"

"Burt...heheh...C'mon seriously...hahaha, cut it out...hahahaha"

"Haha"

"Hahah...Burt!! Watch the goddamn road!"

"Oh shit"

[HunterGather]

Totally disagree about Breaking Bad. I watched 4 seasons and was pretty underwhelmed. It's a good show, but I blame this board for hyping it up too much.

I dunno... This is one of the rare instances where the hype is true.

Anyhoo, I also watched LOUIE for the first time too. Another lolarious show.
It seems AMC and FX just crank out good stuff.

Omg that kid who bullied Louie

[chairmenmeow47]

Archer.

i also got into this last year, funny stuff. isn't there a new episode soon? maybe last night?