Recommend a new show?

Solius · 18th May 2009, 20:30

A load of the shows I watch are winding down now. Scrubs has finished, Prison Break is finished, Lost has one season left, so does 24, etc... and I think I might need a new show.

A list of a few shows I like, to help get an idea: Lost, Prison Break, Dexter, Scrubs, 24, Arrested Development, Inbetweeners, Futurama/South Park/Simpsons/Family Guy.

What do you lot recommend I start watching?

Doevle · 18th May 2009, 20:35

Flight of the Conchords.

Edit: You haven't watched The Sopranos or The Wire?

I_live_cement · 18th May 2009, 20:39

Breaking Bad, The Wire, The Sopranos, City of Men (The series not the film.)

buckooo1978 · 18th May 2009, 20:40

curb your enthusiasm is brilliant - very funny

I_live_cement · 18th May 2009, 20:42

Curb your Enthusiam and It's always sunny, comedy wise.

Seinfeld's a must see as well.

101 · 18th May 2009, 20:43

You watch a lottt of Tv.

sonymobby · 18th May 2009, 20:44

My favorite drama series is House where Hugh Laurie is excellent, he gives a Golden Globe worthy performance in every episode and the character he plays is probably the most intriguing one I've ever seen. I don't understand why people in the UK don't like House.

As far as comedies go, The Office US is the best comedy series right now. Also, 30 Rock and How I Met Your Mother are two quite enjoyable series.

Eyepopper · 18th May 2009, 20:47

I watch fuck all TV but the wire is worth watching

McLovin · 18th May 2009, 20:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doevle

Flight of the Conchords.

Edit: You haven't watched The Sopranos or The Wire?

This.

(Sorry Livvie!)

Solius · 18th May 2009, 21:00

The Wire, House, Curb Your Enthusiam and US version of the Office seem to stand-outs for me from what I've heard and seen briefly on TV. Which is the best of those? Or does it depend what type of show I'm looking for?

Is House a comedy? What's The Wire about?

mexos · 18th May 2009, 21:04

Twin Peaks
foh sho.

zain · 18th May 2009, 21:06

Entourage if you've not already started watching that..

R.Nilsson7 · 18th May 2009, 21:14

The Wire - Outstanding television

Carnivale - A bit like Lost but with a more religious and surrealistic theme.

Psych - A very funny show

Skelter · 18th May 2009, 21:16

Yeah I think I'll start watching the Soprano's. Never seen it but got the feeling I'll love it, into all the mob/mafia/gangster films anyway.

Leg-End · 18th May 2009, 21:21

The Sopranos - Some of the best TV ever made, incredible

The Wire - Same as above

Generation Kill - Excellent mini-series

Curb - The best comedy series on TV, Larry David's alter ego is a hero

The Unit - Hardly breaks the mould, cheesy a times but not bad if you just wanna watch some action

downxandxout · 18th May 2009, 21:21

Death Note

I_live_cement · 18th May 2009, 21:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by Solius

The Wire, House, Curb Your Enthusiam and US version of the Office seem to stand-outs for me from what I've heard and seen briefly on TV. Which is the best of those? Or does it depend what type of show I'm looking for?

Is House a comedy? What's The Wire about?

The Wire is possibly my favourite TV Drama ever, which is quite a feat considering that I started watching it just after The Sopranos had finished.

For comedies Curb is your best bet.

Solius · 18th May 2009, 21:32

Started *ahem* purchasing the first season of The Wire.

Donut · 18th May 2009, 21:41

I watch practically the same shows as you've listed. I recommend House or Entourage, both brilliant entertainment.

I_live_cement · 18th May 2009, 21:43

Remember to give it time though. I was hooked immediately from the first episode but a few people I know said they took a while to get into it.

CantonasWife · 18th May 2009, 21:49

The West Wing. Brilliant show, underrated by many.

And The Sopranos, I only have the last season of it left to watch.

esmufc12 · 18th May 2009, 21:59

I'm going to finish Season 5 of House this week, then start to catch up with Lost.

Got a lot of shows I want to catch up with.

Doevle · 18th May 2009, 22:09

You might like How i Met Your Mother as well. I'm not a big fan of it, but most of my mates dig it.

zain · 18th May 2009, 22:24

again

Entourage..

oh and The Shield

uae · 18th May 2009, 22:35

Entourage, How I Met Your Mother and House are good shouts. So is Death Note if you fancy trying out some japanese anime.

noodlehair · 18th May 2009, 22:42

I've no idea where you cnuts get the time for all this.

I've had series 2 of Rome on DVD since christmas, and I still haven't managed to take it out of its packaging yet

R.Nilsson7 · 18th May 2009, 22:49

Most of us are students tbf.

More people need to watch Carnivale!

StringerBell · 18th May 2009, 22:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by CantonasWife

The West Wing. Brilliant show, underrated by many.

And The Sopranos, I only have the last season of it left to watch.

Having seen all episodes of The West Wing, it is a good program but if you are not very interested in the American political system, I'd skip it especially as there are over 140 episodes to get through.

The Sopranos is probably the best written TV show ever. I could watch the the Pine Barrens episode and the Christoper intervention scene again and again! Thought the last season was a real let down, though.

Overall, The Wire is the most rewarding programme to watch. It's like the writers had decided on the story for all the seasons decided from the get go. Every single character has a story arc which fits in perfectly with everyone elses.

vuc · 18th May 2009, 22:58

I've started watching 'Southland' - which is a cop show based in LA (yes another one..). It's got Ryan from the OC in it as some Rookie Cop - I'm 4 episodes in but I like it. Good story, good directing and decent acting. Plus its pretty brutal which is what you want from cop dramas IMO.

Anyone else heard of this?

a_devil_inside · 18th May 2009, 23:14

the 10 o'clock news
the series isn't ending soon and everyday theres a new storyline

jgraham · 18th May 2009, 23:18

Lie to me on sky one looks like it could be decent, I watched the first episode last week and it has the potential to be a regular watch for me!

Another one i've seen advertised that looks like it could be good is 'The Take' that's to be shown on sky 1 through June.

just two suggestions i've not seen in this thread already!

manxmanc · 18th May 2009, 23:36

Californication it's ace.

manxmanc · 18th May 2009, 23:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by I_live_cement

Breaking Bad

Started watching that last night, looks good so far.

Ekeke · 18th May 2009, 23:39

Breaking Bad is definately the way to go.

CLK_FPC · 18th May 2009, 23:40

you need to watch oz

Skelter · 18th May 2009, 23:43

After reading this thread it's clear to me that I should definitely go buy the sopranos.

redhoop · 18th May 2009, 23:45

If you like Sci Fi then the Battlestar Galactica's that have just finished and Terminator the Sarah Connor Chronicles are/were both great.
Fringe has been a slow burn but if you ever liked the Xfiles then this is in a similar vein and we have come to enjoy it.
I have caught a few episode of Damages with Glen Close and although it was hard to figure out because it was mid-series, the structure, direction and characterisation were very classy.

Paz · 18th May 2009, 23:45

American Dad
Frasier
I hear The Wire is good

MrBurns · 18th May 2009, 23:45

Soprano's was ace.

Depends what you like.

Cold Case, Fringe, Bones are all good.

manxmanc · 18th May 2009, 23:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skelter

After reading this thread it's clear to me that I should definitely go buy the sopranos.

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Solius Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Fucker shits Posts: 40,566	Recommend a new show? A load of the shows I watch are winding down now. Scrubs has finished, Prison Break is finished, Lost has one season left, so does 24, etc... and I think I might need a new show. A list of a few shows I like, to help get an idea: Lost, Prison Break, Dexter, Scrubs, 24, Arrested Development, Inbetweeners, Futurama/South Park/Simpsons/Family Guy. What do you lot recommend I start watching?

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18th May 2009, 20:35	#2 (permalink)
Doevle First Team Sub Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 6,867	Flight of the Conchords. Edit: You haven't watched The Sopranos or The Wire?

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I_live_cement Cat freak Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: North West Posts: 13,787	Breaking Bad, The Wire, The Sopranos, City of Men (The series not the film.)

18th May 2009, 20:40	#4 (permalink)
buckooo1978 First Team Sub Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 5,025	curb your enthusiasm is brilliant - very funny

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I_live_cement Cat freak Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: North West Posts: 13,787	Curb your Enthusiam and It's always sunny, comedy wise. Seinfeld's a must see as well.

18th May 2009, 20:43	#6 (permalink)
101 Damnations Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Somewhere between a rock and a hard place. Posts: 7,613	You watch a lottt of Tv.

18th May 2009, 20:44	#7 (permalink)
sonymobby Reserve Team Player Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 3,402	My favorite drama series is House where Hugh Laurie is excellent, he gives a Golden Globe worthy performance in every episode and the character he plays is probably the most intriguing one I've ever seen. I don't understand why people in the UK don't like House. As far as comedies go, The Office US is the best comedy series right now. Also, 30 Rock and How I Met Your Mother are two quite enjoyable series.

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Eyepopper Lowering the tone since 2006 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Two manky hookers and a racist dwarf, think I'm heading home! Posts: 50,163	I watch fuck all TV but the wire is worth watching

18th May 2009, 21:00	#10 (permalink)
Solius Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Fucker shits Posts: 40,566	The Wire, House, Curb Your Enthusiam and US version of the Office seem to stand-outs for me from what I've heard and seen briefly on TV. Which is the best of those? Or does it depend what type of show I'm looking for? Is House a comedy? What's The Wire about?

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mexos Academy player Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 7,813	Twin Peaks foh sho.

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zain Believe Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Only around where Top Reds are! Posts: 3,579	Entourage if you've not already started watching that..

18th May 2009, 21:14	#13 (permalink)
R.Nilsson7 First Team Regular Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: The light behind your eyes Posts: 17,430	The Wire - Outstanding television Carnivale - A bit like Lost but with a more religious and surrealistic theme. Psych - A very funny show

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Skelter Internet GYPO Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 5,730	Yeah I think I'll start watching the Soprano's. Never seen it but got the feeling I'll love it, into all the mob/mafia/gangster films anyway.

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Leg-End First Team Sub Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: "SAF - you're an old dick - but I respect you." Posts: 8,770	The Sopranos - Some of the best TV ever made, incredible The Wire - Same as above Generation Kill - Excellent mini-series Curb - The best comedy series on TV, Larry David's alter ego is a hero The Unit - Hardly breaks the mould, cheesy a times but not bad if you just wanna watch some action

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downxandxout Supports Manc...ini Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Salford, Manchester. Posts: 2,332	Death Note

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Solius Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Fucker shits Posts: 40,566	Started ahem purchasing the first season of The Wire.

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Donut Reserve Team Player Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 1,860	I watch practically the same shows as you've listed. I recommend House or Entourage, both brilliant entertainment.

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I_live_cement Cat freak Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: North West Posts: 13,787	Remember to give it time though. I was hooked immediately from the first episode but a few people I know said they took a while to get into it.

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CantonasWife Queen B Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: What? Fucking what!? Posts: 3,812	The West Wing. Brilliant show, underrated by many. And The Sopranos, I only have the last season of it left to watch.

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esmufc12 Unclean Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 22,465	I'm going to finish Season 5 of House this week, then start to catch up with Lost. Got a lot of shows I want to catch up with.

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Doevle First Team Sub Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 6,867	You might like How i Met Your Mother as well. I'm not a big fan of it, but most of my mates dig it.

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zain Believe Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Only around where Top Reds are! Posts: 3,579	again Entourage.. oh and The Shield

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uae Desperately wants a tagline under his name Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Dubai Posts: 10,287	Entourage, How I Met Your Mother and House are good shouts. So is Death Note if you fancy trying out some japanese anime.

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noodlehair "It's like..." Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Flagg Posts: 2,095	I've no idea where you cnuts get the time for all this. I've had series 2 of Rome on DVD since christmas, and I still haven't managed to take it out of its packaging yet

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R.Nilsson7 First Team Regular Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: The light behind your eyes Posts: 17,430	Most of us are students tbf. More people need to watch Carnivale!

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vuc First Team Sub Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Северна Страна Posts: 8,880	I've started watching 'Southland' - which is a cop show based in LA (yes another one..). It's got Ryan from the OC in it as some Rookie Cop - I'm 4 episodes in but I like it. Good story, good directing and decent acting. Plus its pretty brutal which is what you want from cop dramas IMO. Anyone else heard of this?

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a_devil_inside Big footed hermaphrodite Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Little Britain Posts: 31,324	the 10 o'clock news the series isn't ending soon and everyday theres a new storyline

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jgraham Now only part-time working man Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: punching cats for eggs at a dustbin near you Posts: 16,505	Lie to me on sky one looks like it could be decent, I watched the first episode last week and it has the potential to be a regular watch for me! Another one i've seen advertised that looks like it could be good is 'The Take' that's to be shown on sky 1 through June. just two suggestions i've not seen in this thread already!

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manxmanc First Team Sub Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: IOM Posts: 8,719	Californication it's ace.

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Ekeke First Team Regular Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 22,737	Breaking Bad is definately the way to go.

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