OK, what's everyones favourite show ever (bar Firefly)?
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UPDATED: Monday, May 14, 2007 11:33
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Its no toss up for me, besides Firefly, Babylon 5 is probbably my favorite.
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Favourite non-Firefly show:
InuYasha: Shows are made by the bad guys, and InuYasha has not one, but four of the most awesome, compelling, and downright frightening villains I've yet seen. Plus I tend to sympathize with InuYasha to a probably unhealthy degree (we're both cynical loners who were made that way by a world intent on kicking our asses hard enough to break our hearts. Only real difference is that he's got Kagome, and I'm still pinned to a metaphorical tree).
Quote:Not exactly Macross, but. . .
Originally posted by LouGojira:
The only show that I've ever been as passionate about as much as I am about Firefly is Macross, and I was in middle school when I got to see this. Sure, they butchered it so they could air it in that Robotech series, but I completely fell for the storyline, the characters, the mech designs, the Zentradei...all of it!
May I assume you've tracked down the Jack McKinney (a.k.a. James Luceno and Brian Daley) Robotech books? They start out as novelizations of the Robotech (and Sentinels) series, then go back (in later books) to fill in back-story and bridges. They read much smoother than the chop-job cartoon series (being text, they don't have to adhere to pre-recorded animé, so we can get Macross' Max Sterling face to face with his grown-up daughter, Southern Cross' Dana).
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May I assume you've tracked down the Jack McKinney (a.k.a. James Luceno and Brian Daley) Robotech books? They start out as novelizations of the Robotech (and Sentinels) series, then go back (in later books) to fill in back-story and bridges. They read much smoother than the chop-job cartoon series (being text, they don't have to adhere to pre-recorded animé, so we can get Macross' Max Sterling face to face with his grown-up daughter, Southern Cross' Dana).
Yeah, I've read a few of those, and they were cool enough, but now that I can see Macross subtitled, with no re-writing to fit it into the Robotech storyline, I'm a lot happier with that. Like you say, the novels were good...but me personally, I'm so into Macross itself, being a bit of a purist, that I don't want anything touching...no talk about the Super Dimensional Fortress belonging to Zor...no battles between the Masters and the Invid...none of that.
Sadly, the sequels to Macross have all been poop...with the slight exception of Macross Plus. Everything about that series was superb, but then they just shot it all in the butt there at the end with that lack-luster ending. Oh well...can't have it all I suppose.
Thanks for the recommendations though!
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I'd have to go with the following choice shows:
Futurama (please bring it back FOX)
Star Trek: TNG
24
Six Feet Under (possibly the best TV show ever created)
Also, one that I have not yet seen mentioned yet -
*** MILLENIUM *** (another FOX show that only lasted three seasons but was aboslutely amazing during its run. Lance Henriksen was damn-near perfect in this show. Honestly, I would recommend this series to anyone. If you haven't seen in, and you have some extra money, go out and buy the first season on DVD. You will NOT be disappointed).
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Right now, there seems to be (IMHO)absolutely nothing on TV that's really worth watching.
However, back in the good old days when the stuff on TV actually made me smile, there was:
Daria Cynical teenager with so many ineresting opinions on people( and on life in general). Sometimes she reminded me so much of myself it was eerie.
Gargoyles One of the only Disney-related shows that actually made me go "Damn. This is really GOOD.." The characters actually had emotional depth, and the tragic elements, Shakespearan allusions and moving love-stories were such tear-jerkers it was astonishing.(Especially considering it was a cartoon)
Inuyasha Angsty, mythical, deeply complex. Like Gargoyles, it had alot of intellectual and emotional fodder, but at times it was alot darker and more shocking. The characters also managed to strike some sort of kindred chord with me, particularly Inuyasha, because he often feels so isolated and alone.
Roswell Conspiracies There's just something about this show that has me coming back to it again and again. Probably because it was my first introduction to the Sci-Fi/Fantasy genre. I loved all the characters and almost cried when the show got cancelled. (By the way Cybersnark, how's the list coming along? 
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Buffy My first introduction to the genius that is Joss Whedon. Buffy had surprising depth for a show with such a silly title. And it dealt with alot of real-life problems through metaphors, something which I really liked.
Dark AngelWhat can I say? I'm a sucker for flawed, quippy, butt-kicking, tough-girls?
Xena I really liked all the mythological elements in the storylines. Greek and Roman legends have always fascinated me. Plus, I've always loved the Celtic music the played at the beginning of the show.
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Ok so we are talking fave shows of all time bar firefly.
Well there's Daria if I only consider cartoons.
There's Due South and Northern Exposure- oh and China Beach does anyone remember that? All are excellent 90's TV shows with quality plots and actors.
Then of course there is Buffy- I love my Blondie Bear *squeal!*
Yeah I can't pick especially when I haven't even thought of Star Trek in all it's glory!
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Quote:Dammit, get outta my head!
Originally posted by BLACKLILY:
Daria
Gargoyles
Inuyasha
Roswell Conspiracies
Quote:I'm working on it. Schedule's been too ruttin' full lately (my work had their Christmas party yesterday, so we'll be closing up for the holidays soon. Should have time then).
(By the way Cybersnark, how's the list coming along?
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Kung Fu, the original series. Because of that show I've spent 30+ years in martial arts training. That program broke all the established rules and blew everyone doors in.
Also the original Star Trek.
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It's a tough choice. I'll have to list a few. Starting by agreeing with Cybersnark and Blacklily:
Inuyasha. The best show still on the air on this side of the pond. (No longer airs in Japan.) This show has the perfect mix of fantasy, action, humor, romance, and excellent characters.
Futurama. Another great show axed by Fox. ("I'm having one of those things - a headache with pictures." LOL.)
Simpsons. Sheer genius. Also tackles a lot of issues other shows won't - childhood obesity for example. Plus it's just plain funny. ("I'd want to come back as a butterfly." "Why?" "Because no one suspects the butterfly!")
Veronica Mars. Joss likes it - need I say more?
Buffy/Angel. Well duh.
Yup, that's about all I can think of, though I haven't seen a lot of shows mentioned above, and now must do so.
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