What is better than FIREFLY? I'm looking for other things to watch....

POSTED BY: Hell's Kitten
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HELL'S KITTEN

Thursday, June 30, 2005 12:48 AM

Yeah, yeah, I'm sure this has been the topic of many threads in the past, but I can't find a damn one of 'em. So here's my version.

I love Firefly; I think it's probably my favorite TV show. But now I'm looking for other things to watch. I guess I'm a somewhat typical Sci-Fi geek, so I've seen Stargate, Babylon 5, Crusade, Farscape, Lexx (oh, shut up), Star Trek (all variations) and probably a bunch of other things I can't recall at the moment. I like Deadwood, The Inside, Buffy, Angel, CSI, American Gothic and the Harry Potter movies (which I will vehemently deny should we ever meet face to face). I also absolutely love Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, Dead Like Me, Battlestar: Galactica (new), House and the Global Frequency pilot that was never aired (do go check that out; there are some other threads on fff.net regarding it).

Not that this is supposed to be an "all about Hell's Kitten's television viewing habits" thread; I just wanted to give you an idea of what I already watch and what I've already seen, in hopes of preventing 37 responses of "Oh, if you liked Firefly, you should try Farscape!". I'm interested in knowing what all you other people - who apparently at least like Firefly - watch and what you think I've missed. There's gotta be something else out there. (If not, I'm going to have to re-play all my DVD seasons for the rest of my life... guh... or worse, I'll have to start reading something other than comic books.)

So tell me folks: What's better than Firefly? Or, if not "better" than, what's "as good as" or even "almost as good as" Firefly?

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CAPTBAGGYTROUSERS

Thursday, June 30, 2005 12:54 AM

The only show recently I find as good and -crucially- as rewatchable as Firefly is The Office (the original version). I know it's not a genre show in any way, but when pressed that was all I could think of.

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ECGORDON

Thursday, June 30, 2005 1:11 AM

My recommendation is also not a genre show, but it is very close to being as good as Firefly, if not better. It is very heavily character oriented, and luckily the two seasons that aired are available in a combined dvd set.

Sports Night.

And no, you do not need to be a sports fan to enjoy it, just as many who enjoy Firefly were not normally SF fans.

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REGINAROADIE

Thursday, June 30, 2005 1:15 AM

Well, even though I saw the last ep of the season last night, I highly suggest the brand new DR. WHO. It's my latest sci-fi fix, and pretty much every single ep is gold (My personal faves being "Dalek" and "Father's Day").

For comedies, I suggest HBO's ENTOURAGE, MALCOLM IN THE MIDDLE and ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT (I know it's blasphemous to mention anything on FOX, but those are two shows that consistently make me LMAO). If you're in Canada, try to track down a little show called CORNER GAS. It's made in Saskatchewan (my home province) and perfectly captures rural life.

For dramas, against I must go with FOX. 24 is the only show that I would dare say is more edgy and riveting than FIREFLY. I honestly think Jack Bauer would kick Mal's ass and not even break a sweat. For something a little more sombre, SIX FEET UNDER is a fascinating series that I think you'd really dig, especially for the fantasy and talking to dead people sequences.

If I think of any more, I'll let you know.

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And wow! Hey! What's this thing suddenly coming towards me very fast? Very very fast. So big and flat and round, it needs a big wide sounding name like ... ow ... ound ... round ... ground! That's it! That's a good name - ground! I wonder if it will be friends with me?

BIKISDAD

Thursday, June 30, 2005 1:36 AM

Very tough question. I can't think of any shows currently on tv that haven't been named above, so I'll just recommend some dvd's that are out that you may not have:

Freaks and Geeks (best done dvd release ever)
Twilight Zone (1st 3 seasons of the original series are out)
Miracles (David Greenwalt's show)

umh, umh? OK, I've got nothing else.

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CYBERSNARK

Thursday, June 30, 2005 2:43 AM

God, the Devil, and Bob. Prime-time animated show, several years old, only ran for one season. Currently out on DVD, 'cause Fox did what Fox always does.

Quote:
SATAN: Have I ever let you down?
GOD: *glares*
SATAN: . . . Recently?

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We applied the cortical electrodes but were unable to get a neural reaction from either patient.

ANQ

Thursday, June 30, 2005 3:45 AM

I'll second Sportsnite most wholeheartedly, and add in another cancelled by fox(idiots!)... Greg the Bunny. Damn fine comedy. And if you like Sportsnite, the 1st 4 seasons on West Wing have a very similar style(both are Aaron Sorkin shows)

LISSA

Thursday, June 30, 2005 3:52 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Cybersnark:
God, the Devil, and Bob. Prime-time animated show, several years old, only ran for one season. Currently out on DVD, 'cause Fox did what Fox always does.

Quote:
SATAN: Have I ever let you down?
GOD: *glares*
SATAN: . . . Recently?

haha, i loved that show and i've gotta get the dvds...but it wasn't on fox, was it? cause i don't have fox, and i watched it. nbc i think?

~lissa, spwhore

GORRAMZERO

Thursday, June 30, 2005 5:41 AM

Scrubs. Absolutely fantastic show, much in the vein of Firefly in terms of its Comedy / Drama ratio. Plus it's just so damn hilarious.

BLUEHANDTWOBYTWO

Thursday, June 30, 2005 6:22 AM

Gotta throw in my vote for "CARNIVALE" here. Great show! Only got 2 seasons, unfortunately. Season 1 is out on dvd, Season 2 coming this fall. A traveling carnivale in the Oklahoma/Tx area dustbowl in the 1930's. Now, add Angels and Demons and a mysterious prophecy that is playing itself out which might lead to Armaggedon and you'll get a little taste of what this gem is all about.

my other favorite TV series I have on dvd:
TWIN PEAKS
DEAD LIKE ME
TWILIGHT ZONE (original)
ALIAS
24
FREAKS AND GEEKS
ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT
BATTLESTAR GALACTICA (original)
SIX FEET UNDER
MILLENNIUM

You can't really go wrong with ANY of the above! Just my 2 cents worth! Long live Carnivale!
~BlueHandTwoByTwo (LarryL)

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