I'm finally watching Agents of SHIELD since the season is almost over and I can consume them in a few days.
I can see where people are enjoying it, but I'm still not sold on the hacker girl's character. I am not emotionally invested in the characters. Perhaps the geek scientists, but it would been nice to see a non-white male be the scientist guy.
I like the story in regards to the Marvel universe and that's about it for now. I think I'm on episode 10.
If I could mainline Vikings, I would. Other than that, Mad Men, GoT, Call the Midwife, and The Bletchley Circle . Sometimes I catch CBS Sunday Morning and CBS Face the Nation.
I feel ya' on Vikings, really awesome show that few people I know are actually watching; either because History Channel, or because they don't think it'll be a decent story.
If you want ultra burly dudes in horned helmets sailing, drinking, and fucking shit up and doing the stereotypical rape and plunder, it isn't quite that. A few episodes get close to that 'idea' without going stereotypical. Yet, if you want absolute faith to the best guesses of historical account, it will probably leave you assmad at the changes they made to plot and history. But if you want a fair view of what these people were more actually like, and also into seeing some genuine ass-kicking with shields and swords and axes... and some drama, all in a well executed TV show... it's on all those levels a true player. Certainly sad that I have to wait a year for season 3 now... and GoT won't be able to fill the gap for more than a few weeks now.
I just showed a few friends the first episode of Supernatural. If you haven't watched Supernatural, you should be watching Supernatural.
The premise: Two brothers drive around the United States in a 1967 Chevy Impala hunting urban legends, ghosts, and demons with shotguns. All set to a soundtrack of classic rock. Who can't get behind that?
The first 5 seasons are one cohesive storyline. You can watch up to that point and stop if you like. If you want more of the story, they are just wrapping up season 9 right now, though I consider season 6+ to be "The Further Adventures of Sam and Dean Winchester" where seasons 1-5 are Supernatural proper.
And if you think, "That sounds like a good premise for an anime that Mad House would do," then you're in luck, because Mad House re-imagined the first two seasons into an anime series. It's much more abbreviated than the main show, and a lot more... anime. But it's perfectly serviceable if you refuse to watch Western Television. (You know who you are).
I just started watching Veep (I'll watch The Thick of It someday). I have been laughing my ass off non-stop, mainly at the beautiful examples of salty language in the show ("fuck-a-dee-doo-dah fuck-a-dee-yay" is now officially part of my vocabulary). The best character in the show in my opinion is Amy (played by the girl from My Girl (a movie that always makes me cry)), because her desire to be hyper competent and often times falling short of such a high bar keeps me in hysterics. That and her mutually hateful relationship with Dan is glorious.
Started up Orange is the New Black. This is a fantastic show. (Episode 4 in) I just love how the characters are so well fleshed out and the way the story line is good at going in and out of prison and the flashbacks. Love it.
I binge watched Orange is the New Black while studying.
This season was way better than the first, my main issues with the first season (centring around a protagonist that I couldn't empathise with was addressed as other stories were so much more prevalent).
Been checking out Halt and Catch Fire. I have to admit, so far it's been pretty good and there haven't been any "roll my eyes with technical inaccuracies" moments (generally, it keeps the technical stuff on screen so briefly that it's impossible to pick it apart for errors while still seeming decent on the surface).
HCF (the actual assembly code mnemonic for the Halt and Catch Fire instruction, FYI) also doesn't go about the whole "computer geek is a basement dwelling loser thing" that you see in most media either. Among the main characters, first you have the dashing salesman with a mysterious past (okay, you need one of these just for the sake of drama) but who apparently has some decent technical training/knowledge. Next you have the older, brilliant bearded male computer geek. He differs from the stereotypical basement dweller in that he is married (and his wife is apparently also some sort of computer engineer) and has kids, but at the beginning of the show is going through some major personal difficulties that stem from what we're told was a "brilliant" technical project that unfortunately failed when demoed. Finally, you have the young, rebellious but still brilliant computer geek, who in a change of pace is a woman. She has a bit of an early 80's punk edge and isn't too big on traditional gender roles and fashion based on her clothing and grooming sense. Maybe they're a bit stereotypical for people living in the 80's in general, but certainly not for computer geeks.
Oh so we're using assembly code speak and not coming up with our own acronyms now? That's cool, but by that logic I should call Knights of the Old Republic KOR, and that's just not as baller-status as KOTOR
Thanks for the heads up tho. I already think the female is pretty cool lookin, and I'm working on finding a way to watch this now.
I binge watched Orange is the New Black while studying.
This season was way better than the first, my main issues with the first season (centring around a protagonist that I couldn't empathise with was addressed as other stories were so much more prevalent).
I really enjoyed the Rosa episode.
Yeah, this season was good, and I agree re. the Rosa episode; it was indeed the best one.
Oh so we're using assembly code speak and not coming up with our own acronyms now? That's cool, but by that logic I should call Knights of the Old Republic KOR, and that's just not as baller-status as KOTOR
Well, we're using assembly code speak in this case because Halt and Catch Fire (HCF) was a legitimate assembly instruction on the Motorola 6800 (and it showed up previously in various joke assembly documents, such as on the IBM 360). The instruction was the inspiration for the show's name.
Orange is The New Black, Season 2 - Slightly weaker than the first, but still a fantastic show. Loved the new developments with Crazy Eyes, Morello, Rosa, Sister Ingalis and a few others. Vee is a phenomenal character and she has a great actress. Biggest issues was the pregnancy storyline getting more asinine, Brook being an annoying addition, and Larry's new subplot. Still great show, would totally recommend it.
Louie, Season 3 - Louie CK is one of the best comedians today and his show is absolutely enthralling. Very much like a Modern Woody Allen but with great social commentary and thoughts on raising children and loneliness. My favorite is probably the 3-Parter with David Lynch and the episode with Robin Williams.
Doctor Who - I'm finishing up David Tennant's run this week, but this show wavers so much in quality it's hard to talk about. I finally caved and watched it and it's far more like a silly romp from time to time with wacky and admitted stupid science at times. I don't think it has the amazing emotional weight like everyone says. And throughout this whole show, I thought only two-three episodes were fantastic with ideas. (And they were all Donna episodes, Rose and Martha are quite crap, to be honest) I'm hoping Matt Smith will be worth some of it, because if not I might just drop the show all together.
Louie, Season 3 - Louie CK is one of the best comedians today and his show is absolutely enthralling. Very much like a Modern Woody Allen but with great social commentary and thoughts on raising children and loneliness. My favorite is probably the 3-Parter with David Lynch and the episode with Robin Williams.
I forgot to mention I was also watching Louie. This show blows my mind, it is more real, more dramatic and funnier than most any other shows. I think its the social commentary and unveiling the truths that society hides which really hit home. I'd have to say its the most thought provoking show on TV at the moment.
I like the show but it's going into some boring-ass territory. Seemingly gone are the days of Mike being able to recite pages of IP addresses from memory to win a bet, or pulling obscure case law from his mind-palace. He went from being a douchey kid with a super power... to mostly just being a douche.
But everyone else on the show is getting way better to make up for it. I think the show should just spin off into Litt Up! and I'd watch it all day. I'd watch it breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Marathoned through Rick and Morty again. The show is just insanely funny and wickedly creative. Everything is so fast paced, but it's so well worked in with great new ideas of Sci-Fi and dysfunction family dynamic taken to the extreme. And not only do you have Justin Roiland's dark sense of humor, but Dan Harmon's influence of continuity and directly addressing the audience and science tropes.
If you want a show that takes no prisoners? Rick and Morty is the show for you. The only thing I would throw out there is that the first episode is probably the weakest, but the show really hits it's stride around the 4th episode. I almost wish Doctor Who were more like this show, but it would drive people nuts.
... Rose and Martha are quite crap, to be honest) I'm hoping Matt Smith will be worth some of it, because if not I might just drop the show all together.
For what it's worth, you're not the only one that got sick of Rose and Martha. I definitely enjoyed the Donna episodes more than most of Rose's run, and Martha just seemed like a "rebound girlfriend". Matt Smith's run took a bit for me to get into, but once they got things rolling with Amy Pond it was a pretty good romp. There's more River Song ahead ("Spoilers!") as well as more goofy science, and the subplot with Clara is definitely a good one.
... Rose and Martha are quite crap, to be honest) I'm hoping Matt Smith will be worth some of it, because if not I might just drop the show all together.
For what it's worth, you're not the only one that got sick of Rose and Martha. I definitely enjoyed the Donna episodes more than most of Rose's run, and Martha just seemed like a "rebound girlfriend". Matt Smith's run took a bit for me to get into, but once they got things rolling with Amy Pond it was a pretty good romp. There's more River Song ahead ("Spoilers!") as well as more goofy science, and the subplot with Clara is definitely a good one.
Yeah, just finishing up Tennant's run...Donna had the best episodes and was the best companion by far. It sucks her ending was such shit in terms of resolution. I'm pretty glad Tennant is done just because Davies' writing is either really entertaining SciFi and bad self-insert, sentimental fanfiction.
I have a pretty good feeling about Matt Smith and Steven Moffat because I already like Smith and Moffat wrote some of the best episodes. Also, from watching all the episodes with Wilfred Mott, The Doctor should have an older man as a companion at some point. Especially with Capaldi, you could have a total Odd Couple thing going on.
Oh yeah, that was a pretty intense episode. I been watching it every week, the season has been solid overall; a few ups and downs with things like the almost not-quite but still affair, where it almost goes way off course, or YoYo being an almost then not-really supporting character, but thankfully its building to what should be a good finale.
Girlfriend and I marathoned through most of True Blood season 6 (we don't watch shows as they come out). It continues to be one of those shows where it's not that good, but we can't stop watching. Going to finish it up today and tomorrow.
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I can see where people are enjoying it, but I'm still not sold on the hacker girl's character. I am not emotionally invested in the characters. Perhaps the geek scientists, but it would been nice to see a non-white male be the scientist guy.
I like the story in regards to the Marvel universe and that's about it for now. I think I'm on episode 10.
Plus 'The Bugle' is possibly the best podcast out there.
If you want ultra burly dudes in horned helmets sailing, drinking, and fucking shit up and doing the stereotypical rape and plunder, it isn't quite that. A few episodes get close to that 'idea' without going stereotypical. Yet, if you want absolute faith to the best guesses of historical account, it will probably leave you assmad at the changes they made to plot and history. But if you want a fair view of what these people were more actually like, and also into seeing some genuine ass-kicking with shields and swords and axes... and some drama, all in a well executed TV show... it's on all those levels a true player. Certainly sad that I have to wait a year for season 3 now... and GoT won't be able to fill the gap for more than a few weeks now.
The premise: Two brothers drive around the United States in a 1967 Chevy Impala hunting urban legends, ghosts, and demons with shotguns. All set to a soundtrack of classic rock. Who can't get behind that?
The first 5 seasons are one cohesive storyline. You can watch up to that point and stop if you like. If you want more of the story, they are just wrapping up season 9 right now, though I consider season 6+ to be "The Further Adventures of Sam and Dean Winchester" where seasons 1-5 are Supernatural proper.
And if you think, "That sounds like a good premise for an anime that Mad House would do," then you're in luck, because Mad House re-imagined the first two seasons into an anime series. It's much more abbreviated than the main show, and a lot more... anime. But it's perfectly serviceable if you refuse to watch Western Television. (You know who you are).
tl;dr: Watch Supernatural.
It's like Game of Thrones, but with a plot that's going somewhere and a historical basis.
This season was way better than the first, my main issues with the first season (centring around a protagonist that I couldn't empathise with was addressed as other stories were so much more prevalent).
I really enjoyed the Rosa episode.
Glad it isn't total crap from the get go.
Thanks for the heads up tho. I already think the female is pretty cool lookin, and I'm working on finding a way to watch this now.
Orange is The New Black, Season 2 - Slightly weaker than the first, but still a fantastic show. Loved the new developments with Crazy Eyes, Morello, Rosa, Sister Ingalis and a few others. Vee is a phenomenal character and she has a great actress. Biggest issues was the pregnancy storyline getting more asinine, Brook being an annoying addition, and Larry's new subplot. Still great show, would totally recommend it.
Louie, Season 3 - Louie CK is one of the best comedians today and his show is absolutely enthralling. Very much like a Modern Woody Allen but with great social commentary and thoughts on raising children and loneliness. My favorite is probably the 3-Parter with David Lynch and the episode with Robin Williams.
Doctor Who - I'm finishing up David Tennant's run this week, but this show wavers so much in quality it's hard to talk about. I finally caved and watched it and it's far more like a silly romp from time to time with wacky and admitted stupid science at times. I don't think it has the amazing emotional weight like everyone says. And throughout this whole show, I thought only two-three episodes were fantastic with ideas. (And they were all Donna episodes, Rose and Martha are quite crap, to be honest) I'm hoping Matt Smith will be worth some of it, because if not I might just drop the show all together.
This show blows my mind, it is more real, more dramatic and funnier than most any other shows. I think its the social commentary and unveiling the truths that society hides which really hit home. I'd have to say its the most thought provoking show on TV at the moment.
It's... Suits-ey.
I like the show but it's going into some boring-ass territory. Seemingly gone are the days of Mike being able to recite pages of IP addresses from memory to win a bet, or pulling obscure case law from his mind-palace. He went from being a douchey kid with a super power... to mostly just being a douche.
But everyone else on the show is getting way better to make up for it. I think the show should just spin off into Litt Up! and I'd watch it all day. I'd watch it breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
If you want a show that takes no prisoners? Rick and Morty is the show for you. The only thing I would throw out there is that the first episode is probably the weakest, but the show really hits it's stride around the 4th episode. I almost wish Doctor Who were more like this show, but it would drive people nuts.
I have a pretty good feeling about Matt Smith and Steven Moffat because I already like Smith and Moffat wrote some of the best episodes. Also, from watching all the episodes with Wilfred Mott, The Doctor should have an older man as a companion at some point. Especially with Capaldi, you could have a total Odd Couple thing going on.
And wigs.