Your currently-in-production favourite series & why
POSTED BY: chrisisall
UPDATED: Friday, June 27, 2008 08:48
VIEWED: 5456
PAGE 3 of 3
Quote:Actually, I liked the story- just wasn't fond of the execution (CG Aliens, ambiguous 'birthing' near end)
Originally posted by JaynezTown:
You ought to look before you leap, Joss is well capable of making mistakes. Aliens4 was one of them and he does hold some responsibility for it.
Quote:Not worried.
but remember you've gone out on a limb with it
and if the show sucks, its your head that's on the chopping block
http://www.thefutoncritic.com/rant.aspx?id=20080610
http://www.dollverse.com/index.php/News/Latest/Echo-episode-one-previe
w.html
Keeping his head Chrisisall
NOTIFY: Y | REPLY | REPLY WITH QUOTE | PERMALINK | TOP | HOME
In order of day and time (since most people like to say in no particular order)
Breaking Bad (A tremendous series about a Chemistry teacher who was diagnosed with terminal lung cancer who starts making Crystal Meth to make money to support his family. Shot like an independent film, with suspense, humor, drama...its got it all)
Dexter (tremendous show about a serial killer who only kills other serial killers. The first season was AWESOME, the second was almost a re-invention but still great)
Chuck (You know it, you love it, you can't live without it)
Heroes (I haven't seen all of the second season episodes yet, but that first season ROCKED!)
Reaper (see Chuck)
Damages (Great legal drama, superb cast, well written show)
Pushing Daisies (See Reaper)
The Office (What can I say, this show makes me laugh!)
Supernatural (See Pushing Daisies)
Lost (THE best show on TV)
Dr. Who (Even when I am not in the mood to watch it, I just about always wind up loving it. And to whoever mentioned Blink, yes that episode was a MASTERPIECE)
NOTIFY: N | REPLY | REPLY WITH QUOTE | PERMALINK | TOP | HOME
Eli Stone - I expected to hate that show, but just had to give it a try. It hooked me. It's a nice premise, and it hasn't disappointed me a bit.
Here's to it having a long and successful run.
EC
Takin' Care of Business, Baby!
NOTIFY: Y | REPLY | REPLY WITH QUOTE | PERMALINK | TOP | HOME
24- Even though last year was the most uneven since Day 3, and it sucks that I have to wait till November for the 2 hour "prequel" to Day 7, which itself won't be out till Jan 09 along with DOLLHOUSE, this has been my favorite series so far of the decade. In terms of what you can get away with on network TV, this show has, to quote Denis Leary "balls the size of two heads duct taped together". Political intrigue, moral ambiguity and Greek tragedy all rolled into an explosive series that's more action packed than a decade of action movies and the TV equivalent of cocaine. Even when it's bad, I can't get enough of it.
AMERICAN DAD- I read a user review of this show saying that this show is to FAMILY GUY what FUTURAMA was to THE SIMPSONS. And after thinking about it, it really is. It's more consistently funny than FAMILY GUY, it has an actual target instead of just 22 minutes of non-sequiters, the characters are a lot more fleshed out than on FAMILY GUY, and it successfully trashes the regal image of Patrick Stewart (alongside his cameo in EXTRAS).
THE BIG BANG THEORY- I know it's from Chuck Lorre and doesn't reach the brilliance of THE OFFICE, but I haven't seen a sitcom so geek friendly since FUTURAMA. I shouldn't like it, but screw you, I do.
HEROES, DOCTOR WHO, LOST, BATTLESTAR GALACTICA- Of the big four sci-fi series, the order that I typed them is how much I love them. With HEROES, even with the handful of weak eps (which isn't as bad as say the year and a half of LOST sticking it's head up it's own ass and the majority of season 3 of BSG), this is a show that's taken the superhero genre and given it a down to earth, neorealist spin and has captured my imagination more than anything else. Plus, Hiro Nakamura is one of the best characters in a sci-fi/fantasy TV series bar none. It's so refreshing to see someone who sees his powers as a higher calling and something awesome than something to be ashamed of. He also brings a sense of humor and adventure to a genre that lately has become pretty morbid. It's also the same reason I love DOCTOR WHO. DOCTOR WHO perfectly balances it's dramatic seriousness and scare factor with it's own kind of cheeky humor and adventurous spirit. And even with the bastardized version of it's iconic theme song, the title sequence still gives me chills of excitement. With LOST, it's amazing how from halfway through season 3 and all the way through 4, the show managed to get its head out of its own ass to become a show I actually care about and get excited over. But that season and a half up it's ass to me still beings the whole season down IMHO. That, as well as a slight whiff of pretention and little to no sense of humor. And with BSG, I guess it's just a toss up. Good show on it's own right, and I loved the recent mid-season cliffhanger, but I don't love it as much as everyone else. Takes itself WAAAAYYYYYYYY too seriously. Plus, we never really see civilian life aboard the ships. It's a bit to militaristic for my tastes.
BIG LOVE, ENTOURAGE, IN TREATMENT - I'm a sucker for anything on HBO, so I always like to check out their stuff. Of the handful of series left, these three are the main ones, although I am still excited to see TRUE BLOOD, the latest from Alan Ball. BIG LOVE is my favorite so far since it really explores the dynamics of a polygamist family and the love they all have for each other, as well as exploring the fundamentalist Mormon faith and how one tries to live a spiritual life in the modern world. Plus, it's Bill Paxton's best role in years, and Bill (the character) kinda reminds me a bit of my Dad. ENTOURAGE, moreso for the behind the scenes Hollywood intrigue than the four guys from Brooklyn living the sweet life in L.A. And IN TREATMENT I'm into since I myself was in therapy through college, so I could identify with the situation, as well as liking the fact that it's gutsy in terms of only using the bare minimum. Anyone who can take two people in a room and make it riveting is a true dramatist.
THE OFFICE - THE OFFICE is pure genius.
NOTIFY: Y | REPLY | REPLY WITH QUOTE | PERMALINK | TOP | HOME
Hey Artcat81,
Were you peeking at my list?
Ditto for me on all counts and here's why:
Pushing Daisies - FUN,FUN,FUN. Everything you said plus the premis, storytelling and actors. wonderful casting. I can't wait until the new season starts in the fall.
Chuck - I just began watching this show because of Adam Baldwin, but its quite funny and interesting.
My Name is Earl - I love the way this poor schmoe is trying desparately to right the wrongs he committed so that Karma would have mercy on him. Its Do the Right Thing redneck style.
Scrubs - Quirky fun, although there are a few times when they overdo it. I love the unpredictable way they go about doing things to reach thier conclusion. BTW I heard its going over to ABC this fall.
Heroes - Ditto on the 1st and 2nd seasons. I hope season 3 improves.
SCC - I'm still undecided on this series. There are times I find it quite good and then something goes wrong (which I can't put my finger on) but I will try again this fall. Summer is the reason I watch this show. I loves me some Summer.
Quote:
Originally posted by artcat81:
Pushing daisies- their use of color to tell the story is mindboggling and makes me as an artist giddy to see, and it manages to be soo incredibly cheery and fun when it could be incredibly morbid. Its sweet, and just a fun ride. and I love quirky shows. Also, i want Chucks wardrobe, and olives too. its such an incredible world they have created and somehow suspended disbelief.
Sarah Connor Chronicles- I was never a fan of the whole terminator franchise, just wasnt my cup of tea, but I love the depth of the characters, and the special effects, and plotline thus far. I really wondered how they would pull off petite delicate Summer Glau as a tincan, and am really impressed so far, and she is an incredible actress.
Chuck- again a fun ride, incredibly geeky and tongue in cheek humor, love it, and Adam Baldwin Rocks. Oh yes and Christina Hendricks will be guest starring, how much better can you get?
My name is Earl- I have a weakness for redneck humor, and i love the way the storyline continues, in some ways is just as quirky as other shows i love.
Scrubs- hmm sensing a trend here? I love my escapism, its fun its quirky, and occassionally its a musical. Very clever show, and excellent cast chemistry.
Heroes- eh this one over the past season has slipped for me, I expected soo much after season 1 i found season 2 to be a bit of a let down, season 1 had such momentum...
The first three on the list I try hard not to miss an episode, and I will be buying the box sets for them. the others I enjoy, but not as much
Also, I would like to take this chance to lament the following recently cancelled shows, Raines, New Amsterdam, and Men in trees, of those three, I miss Raines the most, fun quirky, and not your average detective show.
Browncoats are the shiniest folks in the 'verse
www.texasartcat.com/bluesun.html <--my bluesunshop
Shiny! Let's be bad guys!
NOTIFY: Y | REPLY | REPLY WITH QUOTE | PERMALINK | TOP | HOME