2015 TV Show Thread

[stevew]

Liked The Grinder a lot

[stevew]

I know basically nobody here probably watches empire, and of those that do, the ones that have also seen Hustle and Flow are really rare. But anyways the meta-ness of the crossover stuff this week was flat out awesome

[Izulde]

Two fantastic episodes of Fresh Off The Boat (I love Nahnatchka Khan's shows so very much, and still pissed that Don't Trust The B In Apt 23 got pulled), a strong return of Brooklyn Ninety-Nine.

Scandal continues its sheer stupidity, but I keep watching, because it hasn't yet reached the obnoxious level that Glee and The Mindy Project did (I imagine I'll finish the former at some point, just to say that I did, and the latter is still awful dreck from the promos I've seen).

[ISiddiqui]

Originally Posted by stevew

I know basically nobody here probably watches empire, and of those that do, the ones that have also seen Hustle and Flow are really rare. But anyways the meta-ness of the crossover stuff this week was flat out awesome

Dude, look at the ratings for Empire. I'd be surprised if you and I were the only ones here that watched it.

[stevew]

Yeah, but you break down the demo of here specifically, White, male. 37-49, I'm guessing that's not the people who tend to watch.

[GrantDawg]

Originally Posted by stevew

Liked The Grinder a lot

I agree. It is the best premier episode I've seen in a while. Grandfathered was ok at best.

[aknott]

Originally Posted by ISiddiqui

Dude, look at the ratings for Empire. I'd be surprised if you and I were the only ones here that watched it.

Yeah, my wife and I watch it. We watch a lot of crime shows so this one is a nice change of pace.

[stevew]

Watched Dr. Ken on my DVR. I'm not kidding when I say it was probably the worst show I've ever seen.

[stevew]

Will Farrell had the best cameo on Last Man on Earth

[NobodyHere]

I enjoyed Ash vs Evil Dead

[Solecismic]

For the future, but CBS is going to air (apparently exclusively online) a new Star Trek series and Fox is developing a Greatest American Hero reboot.

Now if only NBC could bring back Diff'rent Strokes and Hello, Larry. I bet Kim Richards would jump at the chance.

I'm personally holding out for James at 50.

Thought the Supergirl premiere was decent, I'll give it a second try tonight, though I'm thinking my odds are against sticking with it. Hopefully it won't be so heavy on the battle sequences.

[Scarecrow]

Originally Posted by Solecismic

For the future, but CBS is going to air (apparently exclusively online) a new Star Trek series and Fox is developing a Greatest American Hero reboot.

Now if only NBC could bring back Diff'rent Strokes and Hello, Larry. I bet Kim Richards would jump at the chance.

I'm personally holding out for James at 50.

Thought the Supergirl premiere was decent, I'll give it a second try tonight, though I'm thinking my odds are against sticking with it. Hopefully it won't be so heavy on the battle sequences.

Instead of Diff'rent Strokes and Hello, Larry how about Coach and ALF?

[ISiddiqui]

So I absolutely loved "The Leftovers" last season, while realizing it wasn't everyone's cup of tea (the 2nd half of the season was just brilliant TV, though). The show has just gotten better in the 2nd season with an almost mini-reboot (though they had burned through the entire book in the 1st season) and, interestingly, is getting almost universal critical acclaim. I wonder if we'll see it in the running for Golden Globe's and Emmy's next year?

[Radii]

Originally Posted by ISiddiqui

"The Leftovers" ... The show has just gotten better in the 2nd season

Right, right, I *really* need to get started on Season 2 already.

[panerd]

Originally Posted by ISiddiqui

So I absolutely loved "The Leftovers" last season, while realizing it wasn't everyone's cup of tea (the 2nd half of the season was just brilliant TV, though). The show has just gotten better in the 2nd season with an almost mini-reboot (though they had burned through the entire book in the 1st season) and, interestingly, is getting almost universal critical acclaim. I wonder if we'll see it in the running for Golden Globe's and Emmy's next year?

I have been a huge fan since the beginning as well (I also am a big sucker for odd series on HBO like Carnivale and Bored to Death) but this season has been really solid. My wife used to walk in during the beginning of last season and make fun of me with the chain smoking cult, the truth or dare teen party, the God guy with the Asians at his pool, the deer running around... then about halfway through the season she would still claim to not like it but began asking more questions and somehow always being around when it was on. Now this season she is all in asking me when we are going to watch it. A great show for those of you who either gave up on it or never watched it. Not really even sure you need more than a primer of what happened last season, seems like they tied up some loose ends in Mapleton but maybe won't ever return there.

[ISiddiqui]

I think knowing last season helps hit a few things harder this season. For example, the Pastor Matt episode this season is powerful, but when you think of his episode last season it hits even harder. Also knowing what the Garveys and Nora went through (esp the ordeal with Patti) really fills things in. And Holy Wayne tells you about Todd's new choice. I guess you don't need to watch Season 1, but it helps.

Also the stuff with the Guilty Remnant and Holy Wayne is a fantastic look at how people deal with grief. The last two episodes of Season 1 were fantastic television.

[Kodos]

Originally Posted by panerd

I have been a huge fan since the beginning as well (I also am a big sucker for odd series on HBO like Carnivale and Bored to Death) but this season has been really solid. My wife used to walk in during the beginning of last season and make fun of me with the chain smoking cult, the truth or dare teen party, the God guy with the Asians at his pool, the deer running around... then about halfway through the season she would still claim to not like it but began asking more questions and somehow always being around when it was on. Now this season she is all in asking me when we are going to watch it. A great show for those of you who either gave up on it or never watched it. Not really even sure you need more than a primer of what happened last season, seems like they tied up some loose ends in Mapleton but maybe won't ever return there.

This is how my wife got into Battlestar Gallactica years ago.

[Grover]

I'm sorry, Gotham, but I just can't do this anymore.

[spleen1015]

Originally Posted by Grover

I'm sorry, Gotham, but I just can't do this anymore.

I had to give it up last year. Ben what's his name as James Gordon didn't do it for me.

[Grover]

Originally Posted by spleen1015

I had to give it up last year. Ben what's his name as James Gordon didn't do it for me.

I was fine with him. Everything else has just gotten... so unbelievable. These are not things typical humans would do.

[Thomkal]

Flash is beating some of the major networks-last night-tied season high ratings.

The Flash Ratings Pushing The CW Past Other Networks | Comicbook.com

[Honolulu_Blue]

While American Horror Story is pretty much always off the rails, the subplot of this last episode about the infant vampire on the loose and all of that? That was fucking insane and completely ridiculous. I laughed out loud. A lot.

[Draft Dodger]

is it any good this year? I fizzled out last year and haven't even bothered to check in on this season. the odd numbered seasons do seam to be the good ones though...

[Honolulu_Blue]

Originally Posted by Draft Dodger

is it any good this year? I fizzled out last year and haven't even bothered to check in on this season. the odd numbered seasons do seam to be the good ones though...

It's crazy as always, but, yeah, I think it's better this year than last. Definitely.

[RainMaker]

Does anyone here watch "You're the Worst"? It's kind of good.

[Honolulu_Blue]

Originally Posted by RainMaker

Does anyone here watch "You're the Worst"? It's kind of good.

Yeah, I do. It really is. They're doing some really great things this season, some deeper, more serious stuff.

[stevew]

Really digging Quantico a lot.

[Pyser]

Originally Posted by RainMaker

Does anyone here watch "You're the Worst"? It's kind of good.

yup

season 3 was picked up by fxx today, good news!

[Solecismic]

Season finale of The Leftovers tonight. I wasn't a huge fan of the first season, but I stuck with it. I think season two has been HBO's best work since The Wire. It's taken us in so many directions - maybe too many - but every episode has been thought-provoking and surprising.

[ISiddiqui]

Fantastic season finale (and hopefully not series finale) of the Leftovers. The season was amazing. I was a huge fan of the first season - I was struck by the overwhelming heaviness and the dealing with grief. At the very least, you can say there was nothing else like it. You can say the same with the second season, but man did that go in to overdrive. Fantastic story, as well as further exploration of faith and belief. Just amazingly done!

[panerd]

Originally Posted by ISiddiqui

Fantastic season finale (and hopefully not series finale) of the Leftovers. The season was amazing. I was a huge fan of the first season - I was struck by the overwhelming heaviness and the dealing with grief. At the very least, you can say there was nothing else like it. You can say the same with the second season, but man did that go in to overdrive. Fantastic story, as well as further exploration of faith and belief. Just amazingly done!

Yes. Loved this season and the finale. Very deep looks at death and relationships. Unfortunately the last scene sure did seem like a series finale and it was completely wrapped up.

[ISiddiqui]

I think it, at least, allowed for both options. Lindelof has been fighting for the show's life, he says. And the ratings were terrible. But HBO may give it extra life... esp if they are convinced it could do excellent things around award season.

[panerd]

Originally Posted by ISiddiqui

I think it, at least, allowed for both options. Lindelof has been fighting for the show's life, he says. And the ratings were terrible. But HBO may give it extra life... esp if they are convinced it could do excellent things around award season.

Season 1 was the only one that followed the source material right? I love most of the characters and would love to see a season 3 but the good shows rarely get more than 1-2 seasons.

[ISiddiqui]

Yeah, Season 1 dealt with the source material, but veered off in some big ways in the end (though followed it fairly closely otherwise):

Spoiler

For one, there is no big GR plot to put dolls of people's loved ones that were missing in folks' houses - therefore there was no huge riot where the GR were attacked.

[Honolulu_Blue]

I finally watched The Leftovers season finale this morning. What a great season of television. Has to rank up there among the best. Wonderful show.

[BishopMVP]

Originally Posted by panerd

Season 1 was the only one that followed the source material right? I love most of the characters and would love to see a season 3 but the good shows rarely get more than 1-2 seasons.

Renewed for one more, final, season.

‘The Leftovers’ Renewed For Third & Final Season By HBO | Deadline

[Thomkal]

Two new shows start tonight on SyFy. They have not been over-promoting it, so perhaps they will be worth watching. Both based on books: Childshood's End by Arthur C Clarke and The Expanse by James Corey and Daniel Abraham. They compared Expanse to Game of Thrones in space, which probably means its not.

[spleen1015]

Got through 4 episodes of Leftovers S1 this weekend. I like it, but there is still a lot of 'WTF is going on?'.

[albionmoonlight]

Originally Posted by Thomkal

Two new shows start tonight on SyFy. They have not been over-promoting it, so perhaps they will be worth watching. Both based on books: Childshood's End by Arthur C Clarke and The Expanse by James Corey and Daniel Abraham. They compared Expanse to Game of Thrones in space, which probably means its not.

The Expanse is a really good series of books. If you like noir or space opera, it is your cup of tea.

No idea how the tv show will be, but the source material is fun.

[ISiddiqui]

Originally Posted by spleen1015

Got through 4 episodes of Leftovers S1 this weekend. I like it, but there is still a lot of 'WTF is going on?'.

The "WTF is going on" is a recurring feature. It's one of the reasons I really like the show, FWIW. It's my favorite current TV show.

[Chief Rum]

Originally Posted by albionmoonlight

The Expanse is a really good series of books. If you like noir or space opera, it is your cup of tea.

No idea how the tv show will be, but the source material is fun.

I only watched the first episode (2nd is recorded and waiting to be watched), but I really liked it. Good first episode and an interesting world setting. Never read the books.

[Thomkal]

Originally Posted by Chief Rum

I only watched the first episode (2nd is recorded and waiting to be watched), but I really liked it. Good first episode and an interesting world setting. Never read the books.

Haven't watched the second episode yet, but I thought it was pretty average generic sci-fi. Cast wasn't too bad, but so far not much of a storyline to get hooked on. Maybe that will change when they find this missing girl and find out why she is missing.

[Chief Rum]

Originally Posted by Thomkal

Haven't watched the second episode yet, but I thought it was pretty average generic sci-fi. Cast wasn't too bad, but so far not much of a storyline to get hooked on. Maybe that will change when they find this missing girl and find out why she is missing.

Keep watching.

You're right that not much of what is in here is really new stuff, but honestly, there are very few truly original shows, story-wise. This one isn't either.

But I have watched through the first four episodes (the last two are available now at Syfy.com), and the acting continues to be strong, the effects are amazing for a TV show, the story line has gotten a lot more intriguing and the action is really good. Episode 4 in particular is very action filled and exciting.

[Thomkal]

Originally Posted by Chief Rum

Keep watching.

You're right that not much of what is in here is really new stuff, but honestly, there are very few truly original shows, story-wise. This one isn't either.

But I have watched through the first four episodes (the last two are available now at Syfy.com), and the acting continues to be strong, the effects are amazing for a TV show, the story line has gotten a lot more intriguing and the action is really good. Episode 4 in particular is very action filled and exciting.

we shall see. Saw the second episode, was enough for now to keep me around. Still curious how that missing girl fits into all this.

[Thomkal]

Originally Posted by Chief Rum

Keep watching.

You're right that not much of what is in here is really new stuff, but honestly, there are very few truly original shows, story-wise. This one isn't either.

But I have watched through the first four episodes (the last two are available now at Syfy.com), and the acting continues to be strong, the effects are amazing for a TV show, the story line has gotten a lot more intriguing and the action is really good. Episode 4 in particular is very action filled and exciting.

we shall see. Saw the second episode, was enough for now to keep me around. Still curious how that missing girl fits into all this. SyFy going all out with new shows-saw the preview of the Magicians-should appeal to Harry Potter fans, and Colony, which I can find no trailers or info about on SyFy, which is probably not a good sign. Stars Sawyer from Lost and unfortunately Lori from The Walking Dead.

[Critch]

I'm not sure about The Expanse after two episodes, but I'll stick with it. I'm kind of hoping the "Games of Thrones in space" line they've mentioned means they kill off characters regularly, because I've already had enough of some of the main ones.

Finished off Childhood's End today, very good. Slow moving but a good storyline and well adapted by Syfy. I didnt know anything about Arthur C Clarke's novel, so the "twist" at the end of the first season was something I didnt see coming.

For Colony, there was a trailer shown during Childhood's End today. Looked worth setting the dvr for and giving it a chance.

[Radii]

Nice thing about recovering from surgery and having to slow down for a few days, I finally found the time to binge both Fargo and the Leftovers season 2. And both were better than the first season's that I already loved. Simply amazing stuff. I've had "Where Is My Mind" in a playlist for awhile now, and a twitch music streamer that I enjoy plays a hell of a cover of it, so I've heard it a LOT lately, and then it got used on what, 4 different occasions during the season? All of the music was just wonderfully used, and spots where it repeated like with Where is My Mind played perfectly. Can't wait to see where the final season goes.