Television Discussion Thread

[Brodeur]

Originally Posted by A Perfect Score

Well Tyra was just annoying most of the series, and I just like looking at Minka Kelly. I thought Vince and Luke were both pretty cliched characters, Vince in particular. Even Riggins seemed like an out of place character this last season, and the dramatic change of JD McCoy was just...weird. I wasnt a fan overall of the season in comparison to the others. Season 1 was insanely good though.

JD McCoy was always an insane douche, it's just that his ego as the actual starting QB and face of the town amplified the doucheness. Riggins arc this season was probably the best part of the show (and easily the best thing that Kitsch has ever done), and Vince/Luke were cliches at first but they overcame that.

[A Perfect Score]

He wasnt always an insane douche though. His dad was. When he was introduced, he was a downtrodden and almost tragic character who was under insane pressure from the father, who was the real villain. I didnt really like how they suddenly turned him into an antagonist. It just seemed odd.

As for Vince and Luke, how is the black kid from the wrong side of the tracks who leaves his gangster life behind to be a football star not cliche? Thats the oldest trick in the book. Not to mention the kid who played him was annoying as well.

(cause vidae yelled at me in IRC)

Id rank the seasons 1>3>4>2

[Brodeur]

Except that the thing about Vince isn't entirely true, considering some of the things that happen later on in the season. Plus, the kid was WALLACE on The Wire and was awesome on that too.

[Brent]

Originally Posted by Brodeur

Except that you never told me you saw a season of The Wire, and that you carry an unnecessary bias against it.

Originally Posted by Brodeur

Except that the thing about Vince isn't entirely true, considering some of the things that happen later on in the season. Plus, the kid was WALLACE on The Wire and was awesome on that too.

I was hoping that you would start another post with "except that"

[Brodeur]

I say it to be a condescending douche.

[A Perfect Score]

Originally Posted by Brodeur

I say it to be a condescending douche.

You succeed admirably.

[Brent]

Originally Posted by Brodeur

I say it to be a condescending douche.

you dont have to say it for that effect, we already knew.

[ATLDirtyBirds]

Starting replies with Except that is awesome.

[Brent]

Originally Posted by ATLDirtyBirds

Starting replies with Except that is awesome.

I feel like you are tempting someone to reply to this post with a message beginning with "except that"

By the way, this part of the year sucks for TV. All that's new and on the air are True Blood and Party Down.

[vidae]

Burn Notice and Royal Pains are airing new episodes and pretty soon White Collar and Psych come back. Those are all great shows.

[Brent]

oh I forgot about Psych, I finally got caught up about two weeks ago.

[A Perfect Score]

Psych is rather entertaining. Also, True Blood is back and I believe Entourage comes back soon.

[vidae]

Entourage is back on the 27th. I'm a fan so I'm looking forward to that.. and Futurama is back on the 24th! That sohuld be good.

[ATLDirtyBirds]

Originally Posted by Brent

I feel like you are tempting someone to reply to this post with a message beginning with "except that"

Bring it *************. Oh and I don't particularly like the Luke/Vince characters either.

[Brent]

Originally Posted by vidae

and Futurama is back on the 24th! That sohuld be good.

my favorite show of all-time

[Brodeur]

Futurama better not disappoint upon return. And since we're on the subject...

[A Perfect Score]

I need a new show to watch. Ive seen all of these in their entirety:

- Dexter
- Californication
- Chuck
- Psych
- Friday Night Lights
- Six Feet Under
- Its Always Sunny in Philadelphia
- How I Met Your Mother
- Entourage
- True Blood
- Arrested Development
- Battlestar Galactia
- Firefly
- Bored to Death
- Hung
- Dog Bites Man
- Heroes
- Flight of the Conchords
- LOST
- Party Down
- Reaper
- Scrubs
- Stella
- The League
- That 70's Show
- The Black Donnellys
- The Office
- Veronica Mars
- Weeds
- Freaks and Geeks
- The Wire
- The Simpsons
- The X-Files

I think thats it...someone recommend something else!

[diabsoule]

The Sopranos and The Shield are not on your list neither is Homicide: Life on the Street.

[Dr. Gonzo]

Originally Posted by A Perfect Score

I need a new show to watch. Ive seen all of these in their entirety:

- Dexter
- Californication
- Chuck
- Psych
- Friday Night Lights
- Six Feet Under
- Its Always Sunny in Philadelphia
- How I Met Your Mother
- Entourage
- True Blood
- Arrested Development
- Battlestar Galactia
- Firefly
- Bored to Death
- Hung
- Dog Bites Man
- Heroes
- Flight of the Conchords
- LOST
- Party Down
- Reaper
- Scrubs
- Stella
- The League
- That 70's Show
- The Black Donnellys
- The Office
- Veronica Mars
- Weeds
- Freaks and Geeks
- The Wire
- The Simpsons
- The X-Files

I think thats it...someone recommend something else!

Are you ******* serious APS? How many times must I tell you, ******* watch Breaking Bad. Once you are done that watch Mad Men. Once you have finished those two will will talk.

[diabsoule]

Originally Posted by Dr. Gonzo

Are you ******* serious APS? How many times must I tell you, ******* watch Breaking Bad. Once you are done that watch Mad Men. Once you have finished those two will will talk.

Breaking Bad is on my list of shows to watch once I'm done with BSG and season 3 of The Shield. And yes, he needs to watch Mad Men now.

[Shiver]

Originally Posted by A Perfect Score

I need a new show to watch. Ive seen all of these in their entirety:

- Dexter
- Californication
- Chuck
- Psych
- Friday Night Lights
- Six Feet Under
- Its Always Sunny in Philadelphia
- How I Met Your Mother
- Entourage
- True Blood
- Arrested Development
- Battlestar Galactia
- Firefly
- Bored to Death
- Hung
- Dog Bites Man
- Heroes
- Flight of the Conchords
- LOST
- Party Down
- Reaper
- Scrubs
- Stella
- The League
- That 70's Show
- The Black Donnellys
- The Office
- Veronica Mars
- Weeds
- Freaks and Geeks
- The Wire
- The Simpsons
- The X-Files

I think thats it...someone recommend something else!

Best show on TV now, by a mile.

[A Perfect Score]

I've seen season 1 of Mad Men. I enjoyed it, but Im in no hurry to rush back for the other two seasons. Im not complaining about it one bit, cause it was very well done, it was just...kind of dull.

[Dr. Gonzo]

Originally Posted by A Perfect Score

I've seen season 1 of Mad Men. I enjoyed it, but Im in no hurry to rush back for the other two seasons. Im not complaining about it one bit, cause it was very well done, it was just...kind of dull.

Season 2 is really ******* good television. Seriously, watch Breaking Bad now. The show is about as good as it gets.

[Bengals78]

APS may I suggest going old school?

Brisco County, Jr
Titus

or go wayyyy back

Sanford and Son

[A Perfect Score]

Ok, Breaking Bad it is. And going through my computer, Im realizing just how many shows I have seen through that I didnt list. It makes me sad inside knowing how much time I waste watching TV.