The Cathode Ray Mission: The Misc. Television Thread

[TomServo]

Long-running TV shows should absolutely have their own threads - there are far too many people who are seasons behind for you to start talking about Skeevie being in prison and Uncle Louie getting shot by Annie and the like. I remember waiting till the end of Sopranos and knowing full well what happened with a few of the major characters because the radio dicks would just blurt the plot lines out in the middle of a conversation. Annoying.

GIRLS is probably new enough that it doesn't really need a thread. I guess. And since the plot lines are... uh... not exactly revelatory, I dunno. Whatever.

[xanman86]

I wonder how much the thread for Episode VII is bothering Hanna.

[chairmenmeow47]

i doubt hanna gives a shit since she's too busy killing government spies

[chairmenmeow47]

i'm finally watching mankind: the story of us. so far i'm a bit disappointed; it's not as good as the america one. for one, they kinda jumped into the agricultural era. i know there's not really written history of our hunter gatherer ancestors, but they could have spent more time on them from a scientific perspective. second, i don't really need an hour on fucking jesus. i'm also disappointed at the lack of information about smaller communities like the native americans. and the war historian guy seems psychotic.

[GuyInTucson]

The Office has been on a downward spiral for years now, but this season there have been some moments this season that have been pretty great. Last night's episode made me wish Bob Odenkirk would have replaced Steve Carell from the moment he left. Best episode in years and it was thanks to his appearance.

[unit300021]

So I've decided to cancel my Netflix subscription at the end of the month (realized I'm wasting to much time in front of it). Any suggestions for a show I should power through before I cancel it?

[HunterGather]

You really can get lost and sucked into this never ending "one more episode" vortex.

[chairmenmeow47]

no recommendations. i haven't used netflix in months. i cancelled my dvd, but i still never use the online. i feel like i'm just waiting for arrested development. my friends use my account, but that's it. hbogo or die.

[HunterGather]

Try SONS OF ANARCHY.
The first 4 seasons are up, 5th will probably be there later this year when season 6 starts on TV.

I burned through those 4 seasons in like 3 weeks. Such a good show (and I barely knew much about it aside from revolving around a motorcycle gang).

[ocbruin84]

I'm curious to see an episode of GIRLS but can't find any for free online. I was hoping HBO would still have the pilot available but no dice. Any alternatives outside of torrents?

[Drinkey McDrinkerstein]

Try SONS OF ANARCHY.
The first 4 seasons are up, 5th will probably be there later this year when season 6 starts on TV.

I burned through those 4 seasons in like 3 weeks. Such a good show (and I barely knew much about it aside from revolving around a motorcycle gang).

I agree so whole-heartedly with this! it is very much a soap opera, but it's highly addicting and very well made.

[scenicworld]

I'm curious to see an episode of GIRLS but can't find any for free online. I was hoping HBO would still have the pilot available but no dice. Any alternatives outside of torrents?

HBO Go should have all the episodes.

[chairmenmeow47]

HBO Go should have all the episodes.

they do, but your cable provider can prevent you from accessing them. hopefully that's not the case, xuclarockerx!

[locachica73]

I just added Sons of Anarchy to my queue also. I plan to watch it after Sopranos. Glad to see it's liked.

[Drinkey McDrinkerstein]

You will enjoy all the sexy mens

[unit300021]

Try SONS OF ANARCHY.
The first 4 seasons are up, 5th will probably be there later this year when season 6 starts on TV.

I burned through those 4 seasons in like 3 weeks. Such a good show (and I barely knew much about it aside from revolving around a motorcycle gang).

Thanks for the suggestion. I was looking more for a comedy type show. I probably should have been more clear. I just want that over a drama series because If I don't finish before I cancel, which I am going to do, I don't want to feel incomplete or whatever. I feel like with a comedy if I don't finish I will be OK. Or maybe I should just stop being such a bitch and lock myself away for the remainder of the month and just go to town on it and other shows.

[locachica73]

I have never been a big fan of the angry biker boys, but I do like tattoos. We shall see.

[roberto73]

The Office has been on a downward spiral for years now, but this season there have been some moments this season that have been pretty great. Last night's episode made me wish Bob Odenkirk would have replaced Steve Carell from the moment he left. Best episode in years and it was thanks to his appearance.

Yes. Best guest appearance in eons, and probably the best episode this season (helped by the fact that they've apparently left Hot Boom Mic Guy™ behind). And Odenkirk also underscored for me how ill-handled the Will Ferrell arc was. I get why Pam didn't take the job, but the Michael Scott doppelganger was a reminder of how good this show used to be.

[HunterGather]

Try THE IT CROWD, then. It's show from England and lolarious. I think theres only 24 episodes in total, and almost all are comedy gold.

You will enjoy all the sexy mens

Yes. There can never be too many Charlie Hunnam butt shots.

[xanman86]

HBOGO is pretty baus


Netflix:
Buffy, the Vampire Slayer
Angel
Twin Peaks
Lost
Nip/Tuck
The Twilight Zone

[HunterGather]

HBO Go is only for people who have cable/satellite tv with HBO subscription, right? Useless then for people who got rid of their cable/sub to HBO.

[Drinkey McDrinkerstein]

Thanks for the suggestion. I was looking more for a comedy type show. I probably should have been more clear. I just want that over a drama series because If I don't finish before I cancel, which I am going to do, I don't want to feel incomplete or whatever. I feel like with a comedy if I don't finish I will be OK. Or maybe I should just stop being such a bitch and lock myself away for the remainder of the month and just go to town on it and other shows.

Watch THE LEAGUE!!! Seriously, it's so fucking funny. Paul Scheer makes me laugh so much.



EDIT:

also, Rafi is one of the funniest characters on TV right now

[unit300021]

HAHAHA yeah I've seen it. I always thought it was a stupid show when it first came out. Then I was bored and it was put on instant stream so I watched an episode. Needless to say a few days later I saw both seasons and streamed the third one online site. And yes Rafi is great.

[tyles]

HBOGO is pretty baus


Netflix:
Twin Peaks

This. Forget the other noise, just this.

[tyles]

Yes. Best guest appearance in eons, and probably the best episode this season (helped by the fact that they've apparently left Hot Boom Mic Guy™ behind). And Odenkirk also underscored for me how ill-handled the Will Ferrell arc was. I get why Pam didn't take the job, but the Michael Scott doppelganger was a reminder of how good this show used to be.

Don't get me started on Boom Mike Guy. Also, spoilers! Some of us didn't get to this last night.

[xanman86]

I've been thoroughly enjoying The Office since the Florida arc at the end of last season. From when Mike Scott left to that story arc (basically a season's worth of episodes) it was reeaaaaally bad, worst it's ever been. However, this season is tying things together really well and so far letting the show go out with a bang.

I have yet to see this week's episode but hearing that Odenkirk makes an appearance makes me giddy.

[Miroir Noir]

I didn't realize The Office was still on the air. Do you think the documentary crew has enough footage in the can yet?

[HunterGather]

I didn't realize The Office was still on the air. Do you think the documentary crew has enough footage in the can yet?

From last nights ep



And idk why people say the office was ever bad. I have loved it all these years. Even the more recent ones.
The only misstep was James Spader. Everything else brought the lulz.

[Miroir Noir]

Haha perfect! Good for them to acknowledge it.

[HunterGather]

Last nights SHAMELESS was soo good. The last few minutes when everything became one hot mess right before the child protective services lady came in!