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Suggestions for new series to watch (184 comments)

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Posted by freem1nd @ 20:04 CST, 3 January 2013 - iMsg

These days I much rather watch a a few episodes of a good TV series than a movie. I treat a season of a show as one big movie that's conveniently chopped into pieces for me. However I'm running out of ideas as to what to watch so I could use some suggestions.

Some of what I've watched and liked so far, in no particular order:

Dexter
Breaking Bad
Misfits
Homeland
The Walking Dead
Star Trek (TNG, DS9 and Voyager)
Stargate
Firefly

Good comedy shows are also appreciated:

Seinfeld
Frasier
Friends
3rd Rock from the Sun

It doesn't have to be a recent show. In fact, I prefer slightly older ones since I don't like having to wait a week to watch the next episode.

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<< Comment #1 @ 22:49 CST, 3 January 2013 >>

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ProT '

Dr. Who
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (with Jeremy Brett)
Shameless
Sledgehammer

<< Comment #141 @ 15:38 CST, 17 January 2013 >>

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gatsby - Reply to #1

sledgehammer D: a classic 90s series roflmao havent thought of it for 15 years. have a plus

<< Comment #145 @ 16:43 CST, 17 January 2013 >>

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ProT ' - Reply to #141

"Trust me, I know what I'm doing." ;)

<< Comment #2 @ 23:02 CST, 3 January 2013 >>

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JS3>*

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia

<< Comment #40 @ 08:17 CST, 4 January 2013 >>

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viaIImaximus - Reply to #2

im actually watching that on FOX and can't really say it captured my attention. I think they are trying a bit too hard, dunno. will see some more..

<< Comment #58 @ 10:57 CST, 4 January 2013 >>

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kevz - Reply to #40

>FOX
>tryhards

nowaiiiii. i cant stand Fringe either, wannabe scifi ^^

<< Comment #3 @ 01:49 CST, 4 January 2013 >>

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deadlift

Mad men
Gossip girl

<< Comment #24 @ 06:18 CST, 4 January 2013 >>

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24 - Reply to #3

That's the weirdest fucking combination I ever seen.

Mad Men is for grown up men, and Gossip Girl is for little girls.

<< Comment #35 @ 07:43 CST, 4 January 2013 >>

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deadlift - Reply to #24

I watch Mad men with my Gf, and she forces me to watch Gossip girl. Mad men is the best shit evar, and Gossip girl brainwashes you after 2 eps, the intrigue is quite fun.

<< Comment #48 @ 09:28 CST, 4 January 2013 >>

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STINKLIKESOCK - Reply to #35

Christina Hendricks all day every day.

Don't watch Mad Men tho...

<< Comment #4 @ 02:35 CST, 4 January 2013 >>

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melechesh '

father ted
red dwarf
peep show
men behaving badly
the vicar of dibley
blackadder III & IV
still game
the brittass empire
fawlty towers
game on
i'm alan partridge
bottom
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king of the hill
futurama

Edited by quake is potat at 02:56 CST, 4 January 2013

<< Comment #12 @ 04:25 CST, 4 January 2013 >>

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�bst - Reply to #4

Nice :DDDD
Lol, I forgot about game on :D

Edited by �bst at 04:25 CST, 4 January 2013

<< Comment #23 @ 06:17 CST, 4 January 2013 >>

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24 - Reply to #4

Meh. British humor.

Futurama is good tho.

<< Comment #28 @ 06:31 CST, 4 January 2013 >>

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melechesh ' - Reply to #23

And how many of these "meh british humour" series have you actually seen?

<< Comment #29 @ 06:35 CST, 4 January 2013 >>

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24 - Reply to #28

Well I've seen a few bits and pieces of most of them, and they didn't really amuse me. I like a few British comedy shows though, like Little Britain or That Mitchell and Webb Look.

<< Comment #31 @ 06:39 CST, 4 January 2013 >>

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melechesh ' - Reply to #29

lol

<< Comment #77 @ 16:03 CST, 4 January 2013 >>

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Something - Reply to #29

Sigh.

<< Comment #47 @ 09:24 CST, 4 January 2013 >>

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wormed - Reply to #23

Some of those shows listed are the most hilarious ever written. Fawlty Towers is legendary! Red Dwarf is my favourite.

<< Comment #44 @ 08:52 CST, 4 January 2013 >>

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cerb0z - Reply to #4

No Mighty Boosh and Black Books?

<< Comment #45 @ 08:56 CST, 4 January 2013 >>

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melechesh ' - Reply to #44

imo, mighty boosh = pretentious wank, although black books = okay

<< Comment #106 @ 00:11 CST, 7 January 2013 >>

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todimus - Reply to #4

You forgot Blackadder II

<< Comment #5 @ 02:51 CST, 4 January 2013 >>

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nightops

How I Met Your Mother and Big Bang Theory for sure :-)

Edit: An Idiot Abroad is very fun aswell (Documentary)

Edited by nightops at 04:25 CST, 4 January 2013

<< Comment #43 @ 08:50 CST, 4 January 2013 >>

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p4r4 - Reply to #5

Big Bang Theory only first 1.5 seasons maybe, then it quickly becomes just another boring relationship sitcom with humor dumbed down to please typical intellectually challenged TV show audience.
Also, beware: the actor who plays main nerd is homosexual.

Edited by p4r4 at 08:55 CST, 4 January 2013

<< Comment #46 @ 08:59 CST, 4 January 2013 >>

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24 - Reply to #43

What the hell does an actor's sexual identity have to do with a show?

<< Comment #52 @ 09:59 CST, 4 January 2013 >>

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p4r4 - Reply to #46

If you become huge fan, knowing such information is helpful to improve accuracy of fantasies you might be having about him, depending on your own sexual identity.

<< Comment #74 @ 14:32 CST, 4 January 2013 >>

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24 - Reply to #52

Bullshit. Nobody from ESR will ever get to be together with a famous Hollywood actor, so those fantasies will always stay fantasies. And if they are fantasies why on Earth would matter that in real life he's gay? You can still imagine his erect penis going in and out of your vagina. That's why it's called a fantasy. Because you imagine it.

<< Comment #83 @ 01:11 CST, 5 January 2013 >>

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p4r4 - Reply to #74

For some people it matters that the world in their fantasies is as accurate as possible, and only themselves are put into an unrealistic situation.

<< Comment #51 @ 09:54 CST, 4 January 2013 >>

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nightops - Reply to #43

Barney from how i met your mother is homosexual too irl, but is the most legen... Wait for it... dary character ever :)

<< Comment #113 @ 04:32 CST, 7 January 2013 >>

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Sujoy - Reply to #51

What?! Ah who cares... but still WHAT?!

<< Comment #116 @ 04:40 CST, 7 January 2013 >>

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nightops - Reply to #113

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neil_Patrick_Harris :)

Edited by nightops at 04:42 CST, 7 January 2013

<< Comment #117 @ 04:42 CST, 7 January 2013 >>

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melechesh ' - Reply to #113

That's right Sujoy, you're hero is a vegemite driller. A mud pumper. A jobby jouster. A cock jockey. A ...

<< Comment #90 @ 09:57 CST, 5 January 2013 >>

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qwih - Reply to #43

6th is good too

<< Comment #60 @ 11:12 CST, 4 January 2013 >>

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cumrag - Reply to #5

There's going to be a ninth season for HIMYM. I wish it would end already.

<< Comment #63 @ 11:20 CST, 4 January 2013 >>

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T1E - Reply to #5

horrid, but fits well to the ones in OPs post

<< Comment #6 @ 02:51 CST, 4 January 2013 >>

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cloned

Sopranos

<< Comment #7 @ 03:03 CST, 4 January 2013 >>

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twister

The Wire!!!
Sopranos
Sherlock
Game of Thrones

Comedy:
Community
The Office

<< Comment #8 @ 03:40 CST, 4 January 2013 >>

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Horvi1

The Shield

<< Comment #25 @ 06:20 CST, 4 January 2013 >>

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24 - Reply to #8

This. 7 seasons, and a closed ending. Perfect choice if you are looking for a badass cop drama. Along with The Wire it's the best out there.

<< Comment #33 @ 07:29 CST, 4 January 2013 >>

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tifu - Reply to #25

what he said.

<< Comment #9 @ 03:55 CST, 4 January 2013 >>

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smari

The Wire and Sopranos for drama.

Modern family and Big Bang theory for comedy.

<< Comment #57 @ 10:56 CST, 4 January 2013 >>

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kevz - Reply to #9

i watch all these *_*

the wire without season 5 though, unless you find it enjoyable to watch a newspaper/political drama.

<< Comment #10 @ 03:59 CST, 4 January 2013 >>

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[eXodus]

House
Suits
Entourage
Spartacus
Game of Thrones
Modern Family

<< Comment #89 @ 08:51 CST, 5 January 2013 >>

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blaze - Reply to #10

Suits is really good. Started to watch it like a week ago. First season is awesome, start of second is a bit dull but gets better after a few eps. Kinda like how the series builds the characers on all the prejudices I have against hot shot lawyers in USA :)

<< Comment #11 @ 04:23 CST, 4 January 2013 >>

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�bst

Comedy:
Curb your enthusiasm
I'm Alan partridge
Derek (coming soon)
Louie / Lucky louie
Saxondale
Blackadder
The Day Today
Brasseye
Arrested Development
Fawlty Towers
The Office US & UK versions
Red Dwarf
Seinfeld
Spaced
Newswipe

Drama etc:
Doctor who
Game of Thrones
Babylon 5 (like DS9)
Battlestar Gallactica
Heroes
Merlin
Prison Break

Couple of high budget WWII mini series:
The Pacific
Band of Brothers

Some kind of fun/interesting documentary/interview personalities:
Louis Theroux
Ross Kemp (some find him annoying, but its still interesting imo)

<< Comment #13 @ 04:26 CST, 4 January 2013 >>

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Nzr0 '

comedy:
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
The League
Arrested Development
30 rock
Archer

twister already said the most important serious series, but one:
boardwalk empire

and also I don't see House anywhere

P.S.: Seinfeld is the most overrated show in the history of anything.

<< Comment #17 @ 05:15 CST, 4 January 2013 >>

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�bst - Reply to #13

Tbh you are right about seinfeld, but it does have some pretty funny episodes, like the one where everyone eats a mars bar with a knife and fork Oo

<< Comment #21 @ 05:33 CST, 4 January 2013 >>

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Nzr0 ' - Reply to #17

Funny I can live with. What makes me cringe is people go on about how it's the best comedy series that ever came out while the show has... a laugh track, or whatever you call it. Maybe in its day it was the funniest but in its day Charlie Chaplin was also the funniest. But I'm not going to pretend that watching a black and white mute person kicking bent over people in the bum is still comedy gold.

tl;dr: always sunny, the league and arrested development have screwed me up for shows with laugh tracks

<< Comment #98 @ 13:52 CST, 5 January 2013 >>

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�bst - Reply to #21

Yeah I agree, its definitely not the best comedy series ever. Also I never really found Jerry Seinfeld to be funny, only Kramer and George. I don't think it has a laugh track as such btw, pretty sure its filmed in front of an audience, like fresh prince of bel-air. I guess you could call it a laugh track, but I don't mind it when its genuine, what I don't like is canned laughter (fake laughter). I think some shows are good with one, and others really don't suit it... eg red dwarf is rubbish without a laugh track imo, whereas curb your enthusiasm would be terrible with one.

<< Comment #102 @ 21:37 CST, 5 January 2013 >>

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Nzr0 ' - Reply to #98

I think the problem for me is it makes pretty much all the jokes follow a rhythm which needs that pause at the end for the audience. This makes the humor both predictable and thin-spread(which considering the former I don't know if it's a bad thing). This is fine for most shows but not for the best (imo atleast) in our day.

<< Comment #14 @ 04:31 CST, 4 January 2013 >>

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amOKchen

Prison Break s01
The IT crowd
The Mentalist
Terra Nova
Battlestar Galactica
Deadwood
Oz
V

Edited by amOKchen at 04:34 CST, 4 January 2013

<< Comment #62 @ 11:20 CST, 4 January 2013 >>

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ischju - Reply to #14

waiting for new episodes of IT crowd. Also try COUPLING - hilarious as well.

<< Comment #158 @ 07:03 CST, 21 January 2013 >>

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stier - Reply to #62

as well? Coupling is the purest form of hilariousity!

<< Comment #182 @ 12:16 CDT, 28 March 2013 >>

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donka ' - Reply to #14

V is piece of shit, sorry. Your taste is all over the place.

<< Comment #15 @ 04:40 CST, 4 January 2013 >>

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zealot

The Wire
The Killing
Sopranos
Battlestar Galactica

<< Comment #16 @ 04:54 CST, 4 January 2013 >>

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skint

Not much love for Boardwalk Empire!!! Thought it was mostly brilliant.
Also Eastbound and Down is very funny

<< Comment #61 @ 11:14 CST, 4 January 2013 >>

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cumrag - Reply to #16

Boardwalk is kinda boring. The only character I care about now is Richard.

<< Comment #71 @ 12:13 CST, 4 January 2013 >>

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skint - Reply to #61

oh ok i wont watch it anymore, thanks

<< Comment #18 @ 05:25 CST, 4 January 2013 >>

By

Nobody mentioned Twin Peaks? Really? :|

<< Comment #19 @ 05:28 CST, 4 January 2013 >>

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madbringer - Reply to #18

Also The League, Homicide, Millennium, Reno 911, Trailer Park Boys, Arrested Development, The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret and The Office (both the brit and yank versions are good).

<< Comment #110 @ 03:44 CST, 7 January 2013 >>

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melechesh ' - Reply to #19

checked out 1st episode of The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret last night... have to say it's awkward as fuck, I keep feeling like Dave is going to slit his throat at any given moment... I'll see how it plays out during next episodes :D

<< Comment #136 @ 09:26 CST, 14 January 2013 >>

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melechesh ' - Reply to #19

okay I just finished watching all of The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret... rofl!

<< Comment #137 @ 10:21 CST, 14 January 2013 >>

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madbringer - Reply to #136

Consequences will never be the same.

<< Comment #139 @ 12:14 CST, 14 January 2013 >>

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melechesh ' - Reply to #137

what else can you recommend me? (the fewer seasons it has the better tbh... I'm NOT a fan of extensive series)

<< Comment #140 @ 13:43 CST, 17 January 2013 >>

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madbringer - Reply to #139

Well, you can refer to my second post ITT, that's basically all my favourite comedy shows (The Office is awkward as fuck but also has a ton of seasons, Trailer Park Boys is a different brand of comedy, more slapstick'ish and crude, less awkward but still hilarious, lots of season too however, Arrested Development is just gold and it's like 3 seasons IIRC, The League i've seen the first three seasons and i like it very much, a lot of improv in it, and then there's Parks and Recreation which is basically a less awkward and less funny/cringeworthy The Office, still a good series though).

If you can deal with sketches / short routine / improv comedy i HUGELY recommend watching Human Giant.

Other than that, 30 Rock (7 seasons though) and animated gems, Archer, Frisky Dingo, The Life and Times of Tim, Sealab 2021 and Harvey Birdman.

Edited by john "Zerofor" rembo at 13:45 CST, 17 January 2013

<< Comment #147 @ 17:44 CST, 17 January 2013 >>

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melechesh ' - Reply to #140

cheers man I think I'll check out either trailer park boys or arrested development, as well as human giant, your recommendations aer much appreciateds))

<< Comment #148 @ 19:00 CST, 17 January 2013 >>

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ani - Reply to #147

If you liked todd margaret you must definitely love arrested development!

<< Comment #151 @ 23:21 CST, 17 January 2013 >>

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melechesh ' - Reply to #148

yeah I've seen a couple of the actors are the same :D

<< Comment #152 @ 06:35 CST, 18 January 2013 >>

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madbringer - Reply to #151

Yeah, David Cross basically plays the same character in both of those series. :p

If you liked him he also has a few stand-up specials, he's a good comedian.

<< Comment #161 @ 11:46 CST, 28 February 2013 >>

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melechesh ' - Reply to #152

I'm nearing the end of arrested development now... I really really enjoyed every bit of it )) thenks mens.

<< Comment #164 @ 06:54 CDT, 25 March 2013 >>

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Nzr0 ' - Reply to #161

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ar9spNzOFPk

better than arrested development(of which I am a huge fan too) imo

Edited by Nzr0 at 06:56 CDT, 25 March 2013

<< Comment #53 @ 10:49 CST, 4 January 2013 >>

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kevz - Reply to #18

imo it hasnt aged very well. same goes for the x-files but i still enjoyed that :P

on a sidenote: http://www.deathandtaxesmag.com/192846/david-...win-peaks/

<< Comment #66 @ 11:27 CST, 4 January 2013 >>

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madbringer - Reply to #53

Eh, i disagree, although i can understand why you'd say that, some of the effects are really crude by nowadays standards. To me, though, that only adds even more charm to the show. Add to that the forever fresh acting, dialogues, plot and characters... i still maintain it's one of the best TV series ever created.

I hope there's some truth in that rumor, i'd love to see how that would pan out. :3

<< Comment #173 @ 06:41 CDT, 27 March 2013 >>

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tbone - Reply to #53

Me and my girlfriend watched it a few months ago, enjoyed it very much. It wasn't so dated as that it felt like a "period piece". It felt like the 80's in assfuck nowhere.

<< Comment #184 @ 07:47 CDT, 29 March 2013 >>

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kevz - Reply to #173

the acting just feels old/different to me, idunno, maybe its just not the tvshow for me :D

on a side note, ive seen some 720p rips come by of twin peaks today for those still wantin to watch it :)

<< Comment #20 @ 05:32 CST, 4 January 2013 >>

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exp!

fringe
californication
how i met your mother
boardwalk empire
the vampire diaries
revolution
true blood
game of thrones
breaking bad
battlestar galactica
spartacus
blue mountain state
dollhouse
4400

<< Comment #22 @ 06:14 CST, 4 January 2013 >>

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The Office (US)... up to the start of 8th season.

Breaking Bad and Walking Dead also good.

<< Comment #26 @ 06:26 CST, 4 January 2013 >>

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24

Oz.

I think it's the best HBO Series ever made, it's a prison drama, but nothing like you seen before. Nothing like Prison Break. It's actually shocking and intellectual at the same time. Although the last 2-3 seasons went a bit flat, they were still enjoyable.

But basically you can pick any HBO Show if you want quality entertainment.

There is a very good HBO comedy as well:
Curb Your Enthusiasm.

<< Comment #27 @ 06:31 CST, 4 January 2013 >>

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sch.

The Shields
The Wire
Suits
Supernatural
Luther
The walking dead
Spartacus
The mentalist
Person of interest
Grimm
Boardwalk Empire
Sherlock
Sons of anarchy
The killing
Rome

Edited by sch. at 06:31 CST, 4 January 2013

<< Comment #30 @ 06:38 CST, 4 January 2013 >>

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qwih

T W I N
W
I
N

P E A K S
E
A
K
S

Also Black Mirror a very good miniseries

<< Comment #32 @ 06:44 CST, 4 January 2013 >>

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deotrip

Twin peaks for sure

<< Comment #34 @ 07:38 CST, 4 January 2013 >>

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GogettO

Boss

<< Comment #36 @ 08:02 CST, 4 January 2013 >>

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baksteen

all have been mentioned, but my favs are Frasier, Trailer Park Boys and Reno 911

<< Comment #49 @ 09:45 CST, 4 January 2013 >>

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cerb0z - Reply to #36

Typical dutch sense of humor :S

<< Comment #54 @ 10:50 CST, 4 January 2013 >>

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kevz - Reply to #49

wait, theres a stereotypical dutch kinda humor? didnt know that!

<< Comment #56 @ 10:54 CST, 4 January 2013 >>

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cerb0z - Reply to #54

One day I tried to watch New Kids Turbo...

<< Comment #59 @ 11:10 CST, 4 January 2013 >>

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kevz - Reply to #56

not everyone thats dutch enjoys chavvy humour ;)

<< Comment #72 @ 12:16 CST, 4 January 2013 >>

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baksteen - Reply to #49

Frasier and Trailer Park Boys are completely diffrent sort of humor. Not dutch humor at all. Perhaps New Kids Turbo is dutch humor, but that's nothing like the TV shows I mentioned either.

<< Comment #121 @ 03:32 CST, 8 January 2013 >>

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jeWro - Reply to #36

Trailer Park Boys FTW! but also dont forget the other awsome Canadian series such as Kenny vs Spenny, Testees and Pure Pwnage(TV/web)

<< Comment #123 @ 05:24 CST, 8 January 2013 >>

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baksteen - Reply to #121

.....ya hear that Jewro..?

Shitwinds.

<< Comment #128 @ 09:08 CST, 8 January 2013 >>

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jeWro - Reply to #123

when not playing quake my shit barometer shows no signs of Shitwinds.

<< Comment #162 @ 06:48 CDT, 10 March 2013 >>

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doped - Reply to #121

pure pwnage was fun for the first season(?) don't remember, fell flat when the "girlfriend" was introduced..

<< Comment #168 @ 05:14 CDT, 27 March 2013 >>

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jeWro - Reply to #162

fell flat at the TV series imo, hence it got cancelled

<< Comment #170 @ 06:30 CDT, 27 March 2013 >>

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doped - Reply to #168

didn't know it got that far, lost interest after 1.5 season i think.

<< Comment #37 @ 08:12 CST, 4 January 2013 >>

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Naghokez

The Wire, Twin Peaks, Doctor Who

Comedy:
The Office (US), seasons 2-4 being the best (imo)
Parks & Recreation (same style as The Office, with season 1 imo being the worst so far, but it's short)

Edited by Naghokez at 08:17 CST, 4 January 2013

<< Comment #38 @ 08:14 CST, 4 January 2013 >>

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sofiene

Fringe is so nice, and if you want something funny, just watch "how i met your mother", it's in the style of friends.

<< Comment #171 @ 06:33 CDT, 27 March 2013 >>

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doped - Reply to #38

i still don't get why ppl like friends, it's not funny(quite the opposite), especially when you've watched seinfeld. Seems like a dumbed down version for the masses :/

<< Comment #175 @ 07:54 CDT, 27 March 2013 >>

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Nzr0 ' - Reply to #171

THE IRONY................

<< Comment #178 @ 12:52 CDT, 27 March 2013 >>

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doped - Reply to #175

you see it the other way around? if that, i disagree. Common way of sitcoms is to be seemingly "clever" but it's quite the opposite when it has to be obvious for the average joe to detect.

<< Comment #179 @ 13:21 CDT, 27 March 2013 >>

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Nzr0 ' - Reply to #178

And you think Seinfeld is all subtle, elaborate and clever? The irony is that they're both pretty much the same - some friends in NYC, predictable jokes and shitty laugh track. And the people who watched those series as kids overrate them as adults, even though they may have been the best that time had to offer. The only difference to me is the characters in Friends are nowhere near as annoying as Seinfeld's and there is none of Jerry's standup "comedy".

<< Comment #181 @ 03:44 CDT, 28 March 2013 >>

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doped - Reply to #179

quite the opposite, seinfeld doesn't try to be overly clever in the writing, where friends is try hard, but falls flat imo, but everyone to his own opinion, especially if you don't like seinfeld, there's no point in me trying to explain WHY they are nothing alike despite the NYC fact.

<< Comment #39 @ 08:14 CST, 4 January 2013 >>

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iKs

Better of Ted
Blue Mountain State (great)
Supernatural
House :)

<< Comment #41 @ 08:32 CST, 4 January 2013 >>

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fuzz

Veronica Mars

<< Comment #55 @ 10:51 CST, 4 January 2013 >>

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kevz - Reply to #41

this is actually not bad up to the point where she goes to uni :D

<< Comment #69 @ 11:48 CST, 4 January 2013 >>

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fuzz - Reply to #55

till she graduates uni you mean

<< Comment #42 @ 08:45 CST, 4 January 2013 >>

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ani

"Good comedy shows are also appreciated:

Seinfeld
Frasier
Friends
3rd Rock from the Sun"

What..?

Arrested Development
Black Books

The Wire
Oz
Carniv�le
X-files!

<< Comment #64 @ 11:21 CST, 4 January 2013 >>

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ischju - Reply to #42

3rd rock from the sun is among the funniest sitcoms i have watched. the first three seasons are hilarious! so much fun, so awkward, dick is awesome and you can see how much talent tommy (joesph gorden lewit) has.

<< Comment #50 @ 09:46 CST, 4 January 2013 >>

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Lukas

Coupling
Oz (great!)
The shield
The unit (some episodes better than others)

<< Comment #65 @ 11:22 CST, 4 January 2013 >>

By

Luther(stars stringer bell from the wire)

<< Comment #67 @ 11:47 CST, 4 January 2013 >>

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If you don't mind getting dvds (or if you can find downloads to them) check out "In Living Color" and "The State" for comedies. That was back when Jim Carey (and the Wayons bros) were actually funny. The State was a show on MTV back in the early 90's, good stuff, and it's some of the same people that are in Reno 911.

<< Comment #68 @ 11:48 CST, 4 January 2013 >>

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Vium

arrested development
family guy
south park
game of thrones
workaholics.

rest is not worth watching. :P

<< Comment #73 @ 13:06 CST, 4 January 2013 >>

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cerb0z - Reply to #68

>family guy
>rest is not worth watching. :P
Oh you

<< Comment #114 @ 04:33 CST, 7 January 2013 >>

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amOKchen - Reply to #68

You forgot your favorite shows

Buffy
Angel
One Night In Hauer

<< Comment #120 @ 13:12 CST, 7 January 2013 >>

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Vium - Reply to #114

Actually better than the gay cowboy / prison rape shows you like.

<< Comment #70 @ 11:54 CST, 4 January 2013 >>

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fuzz

The Good Wife

<< Comment #75 @ 14:48 CST, 4 January 2013 >>

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shrks

Parks and Recreation
Workaholics
Arrested Development
are some that I watched recently and thought were fun. can't stand stuff like the big bang theory or HIMYM.
also +1 for Louis Theroux documentaries

<< Comment #76 @ 15:29 CST, 4 January 2013 >>

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Xsi

Fringe
Merlin
Arrow
Leverage
Supernatural
Battlestar Galactica

<< Comment #78 @ 16:05 CST, 4 January 2013 >>

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cumrag

Game of Thrones
The Office (US, season 1-3)

<< Comment #79 @ 16:41 CST, 4 January 2013 >>

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megaman3

Having read the OP, classic movies then classic series. To appreciate what's bad it's required to know what's good.

<< Comment #80 @ 16:53 CST, 4 January 2013 >>

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your life is not complete unless you have seen Arrested Development

<< Comment #81 @ 19:10 CST, 4 January 2013 >>

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freem1nd

Thanks for all the suggestions so far. I've tried Arrested Development and Parks & Rec once before and couldn't really get into them. Just not my kind of humor.

Tried Fringe before too, but didn't like it. As someone else said, it's trying too hard to be sci-fi, and it all just feels very forced.

Also tried The Wire before and couldn't get into it then. But I'm giving it another shot at the moment (just finished s01e03), and it's not as bad as I remember. I'm watching it with English subtitles this time and it makes the street slang a lot more understandable.

Thanks again, and more suggestions are always welcome.

<< Comment #95 @ 12:52 CST, 5 January 2013 >>

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kevz - Reply to #81

the wire takes a lil bit to get into. its not fast paced tryhard like most shows on tv so having to get used to the pacing is normal ^^

<< Comment #82 @ 19:18 CST, 4 January 2013 >>

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B4ZE

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Edited by B4ZE at 19:18 CST, 4 January 2013

<< Comment #84 @ 07:04 CST, 5 January 2013 >>

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melechesh '

I'm the only person here who thinks Father Ted is fucking awesome?

<< Comment #85 @ 07:33 CST, 5 January 2013 >>

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�bst - Reply to #84

Nope :)

<< Comment #86 @ 07:41 CST, 5 January 2013 >>

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melechesh ' - Reply to #85

<3

<< Comment #131 @ 11:45 CST, 8 January 2013 >>

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iavoal - Reply to #84

DRRRRRINK! ARRRRRRRS!

Edited by iavoal at 11:46 CST, 8 January 2013

<< Comment #87 @ 08:10 CST, 5 January 2013 >>

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Joker_

Naruto
Dragon ball Z
Dragon ball
Samurai X
Gun Grave
and that 10hr Nyan Cat video on youtube

Edited by belka_ at 08:10 CST, 5 January 2013

<< Comment #88 @ 08:28 CST, 5 January 2013 >>

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�bst - Reply to #87

Also:
Hellsing
Hellsing Ultimate
Gundam Seed
Gundam Seed zero zero
Berserk and/or Berserk OVA
Claymore
Rurouni Kenshin
Ghost in the Shell
Full Metal Alchemist Brotherhood (I never got on with it, but some might)

<< Comment #92 @ 12:40 CST, 5 January 2013 >>

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freem1nd - Reply to #88

I tried anime multiple times but I could never get into it. The stories always develop so slowly and they're filled with japanese cultural references that I either don't get or just am not very interested in.

I might be willing to give it another shot though... If you could name ONE anime that I as a noob should try, which one would be it?

(Also, hi! :D We duelled earlier today.)

<< Comment #94 @ 12:49 CST, 5 January 2013 >>

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kevz - Reply to #92

Full Metal Panic, (mecha) action/comedy. Never lold so hard at Fumoffu :X

<< Comment #97 @ 13:42 CST, 5 January 2013 >>

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�bst - Reply to #92

I pretty much feel the same, I got into it because a lot of my friends recommended it :) Its usually worth it though, even though a lot of series can take a few eps to get going, usually they are extremely addictive when they do. They require sort of a down payment of your attention :)

I would recommend Berserk, its story moves fast and its interesting, theres enough character development, and tons of action. Hellsing is also good, the ending is a bit meh, but its worth a watch and is pretty short. Its set in britain, so its kind of westernised, and its about vampires (I don't normally like vampire stuff, but its done well) :)

(Hi :) didn't notice you were the OP :)))

Edited by �bst at 13:45 CST, 5 January 2013

<< Comment #109 @ 03:38 CST, 7 January 2013 >>

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Raist - Reply to #92

good sugestions for you imo:
(less japanese influence, easier to watch, somewhat fast plot progression / or non boring!)

Cowboy bebop (cool characters, only avoid if you really hate jazz / blues music :D)
Trigun (just fun, over the top somewhat, humor is good and also the sudden mood swing it takes near the end)

<< Comment #111 @ 03:52 CST, 7 January 2013 >>

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Nemis - Reply to #92

try baccano!

<< Comment #115 @ 04:38 CST, 7 January 2013 >>

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amOKchen - Reply to #92

One Piece is one of the few animes that I prefer watching over reading the manga.
Overall the best anime I have ever followed.

My second favorite is hajime no ippo, which is probably better suited for you since it isnt as long.
And its about boxing, good fun.

Edited by amOKchen at 04:41 CST, 7 January 2013

<< Comment #91 @ 11:18 CST, 5 January 2013 >>

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Six16

I think everyone's covered just about every tv series worth watching... if you're into films you should look through this thread (http://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/14...verlooked/).

<< Comment #93 @ 12:49 CST, 5 January 2013 >>

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r1ddler

ARCHER http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1486217/ (one of my top5 best comedy series)
The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1695989/ (rather unknown, provocative high quality comady)

<< Comment #96 @ 13:38 CST, 5 January 2013 >>

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Nzr0 ' - Reply to #93

daaaaanger zoooone

Edited by Nzr0 at 13:38 CST, 5 January 2013

<< Comment #118 @ 06:08 CST, 7 January 2013 >>

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r1ddler - Reply to #96

:DD

<< Comment #99 @ 15:23 CST, 5 January 2013 >>

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Watched longer ago (bought series):
- Heroes;
- Supernatural;
- Smallville.
- 24 season 1 to 4;
- Lost.

Then came QuakeLive in my life.
Long time no series...
Then I got banned. (I think now for having too many accounts. Stupid, I know, but I didn't know about any maximum.)

So, series watched lately:
- Game of Thrones season 1 - very good.
- Fringe S1 to 3, very good too, but you gotta be a little open minded for this one.
- The walking dead S1+2 - very good.

Tonight I'll finish 24 season 5.
Tomorrow imma start with season 6. S7 is already on the shell waiting.
To me 24 is really addictive, like "Ow eh, it's already 3 in the morning... well allright, one more then".

And I have bought Hell on Wheels too, but haven't come to watch it yet.
And imma buy Homeland too.

Ow, almost forgot the Simpsons.

<< Comment #100 @ 17:02 CST, 5 January 2013 >>

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rockz

King of Queens

<< Comment #101 @ 17:11 CST, 5 January 2013 >>

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abso

Luther
The Newsroom
My Name is Earl
Top Gear
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood

Epic shows that were not mentioned yet

Edited by abso at 17:53 CST, 5 January 2013

<< Comment #103 @ 09:07 CST, 6 January 2013 >>

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sober

KEEPING UP WITH THE KARDASHIANS!

<< Comment #104 @ 09:14 CST, 6 January 2013 >>

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melechesh '

also: 15 storeys high

<< Comment #105 @ 22:31 CST, 6 January 2013 >>

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teioh

gossip girl

<< Comment #107 @ 00:22 CST, 7 January 2013 >>

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todimus

a few comedy shows I never knew existed that I enjoyed

Wilfred
Party down
The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret
Lucky Louie

<< Comment #119 @ 10:34 CST, 7 January 2013 >>

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function9 - Reply to #107

With the US version of Wilfred (I know there's the original, Aussie version) I don't know what happened to the second season. The first season I thought was hilarious, but once the second season started, I only watched one or two episodes and couldn't watch anymore.

<< Comment #108 @ 02:00 CST, 7 January 2013 >>

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PsY^

Rescue Me

<< Comment #112 @ 04:25 CST, 7 January 2013 >>

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slowi

F A M I L Y G U Y
A
M
I
L
Y
G
U
Y

edit: also American Dad and South Park

for drama n shit: The Wire (srsly a must see tv-show)

Edited by slowi at 04:26 CST, 7 January 2013

<< Comment #122 @ 03:52 CST, 8 January 2013 >>

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sharpe

brit stuff :

it crowd
black books
skins
this is england (movie + series)
sherlock

<< Comment #124 @ 05:28 CST, 8 January 2013 >>

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kK_Storm

The Office
An Idiot Abroad
Extras

<< Comment #125 @ 05:36 CST, 8 January 2013 >>

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jetro

Only counted the The Sopranos 4 times.

<< Comment #126 @ 06:27 CST, 8 January 2013 >>

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Vampire Diaries
Supernatural
Smallville
Californication

<< Comment #127 @ 08:42 CST, 8 January 2013 >>

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rareh

I am veryyyy picky with comedies here is a list:

Curb your enthusiasm
Always sunny in Philadelphia(seasons 2-4 rest is garbage)
Life and times of tim
Ali g(uk and both us seasons)
life's too short
arrested development(not bad)
louie(only 1st season)
The Whitest Kids U'Know(all except last season if i remember)
Aqua Unit Patrol Squad(wild gamble)

Edited by rareh at 08:43 CST, 8 January 2013

<< Comment #129 @ 09:52 CST, 8 January 2013 >>

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puritan '

El Internado
Nighty Night

<< Comment #130 @ 11:38 CST, 8 January 2013 >>

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iavoal

Brits:
Black Books
Fawlty Towers
Father Ted
Garth Marenghi's Darkplace (!)

Canadian:
Trailer Park Boys

American:
Twin Peaks
Mad Men
Arrested Development
Louie
Lucky Louie
The Wire

Danish:
Riget (by Lars von Trier) (!)

Edited by iavoal at 11:40 CST, 8 January 2013

<< Comment #132 @ 12:37 CST, 8 January 2013 >>

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pet

USA:
The Wire
Arrested Development
Generation Kill
Deadwood
The Shield

UK:
Dead Set
Black Mirror
Sherlock
State of Play
The Thick of It
The Trip
Secret Life: Story of A Child Sex Offender
Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy
Outnumbered
The Office
Brass Eye
Garth Marenghi's Darkplace
Look Around You
QI

<< Comment #172 @ 06:39 CDT, 27 March 2013 >>

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hitsu - Reply to #132

you list UK shows, and dont mention DoctorWho ???

are u insane?

<< Comment #133 @ 04:54 CST, 9 January 2013 >>

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palatka

watched 2 seasons of misfits. its ass.

<< Comment #134 @ 06:35 CST, 12 January 2013 >>

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rareh - Reply to #133

good ass or badass ?

Edited by rareh at 06:35 CST, 12 January 2013

<< Comment #135 @ 06:55 CST, 12 January 2013 >>

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palatka - Reply to #134

its horrible :/ some characters were neat, but the stroy dies after season 1 completely.

<< Comment #138 @ 11:25 CST, 14 January 2013 >>

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kevz

watched 3 seasons of community last week. hadnt had so many lols in ages.

is there anything like it? (not the office, thats the opposite of funny)

<< Comment #143 @ 15:44 CST, 17 January 2013 >>

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gatsby - Reply to #138

heh read your post after writing mine:) read beneath

Edited by gatsby at 15:45 CST, 17 January 2013

<< Comment #144 @ 16:28 CST, 17 January 2013 >>

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kevz - Reply to #143

it poses a first world problem though, to download Go On or not to, it has chandler bing in it but it actually looks alright!

<< Comment #146 @ 17:20 CST, 17 January 2013 >>

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gatsby - Reply to #144

maybe something really remarkable about the series, it is the only comedy series based on grief. also the only series having a blind character on a permanent basis. the way they handle those tough topics in a humourous manner is quite special.

<< Comment #153 @ 22:04 CST, 19 January 2013 >>

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kevz - Reply to #146

i had my doubts in the first few episodes, but icould see myself like it. its indeed very similar to community. it gets some character development going later in the season which i liked the direction of, will probably keep watching it!

<< Comment #154 @ 03:24 CST, 20 January 2013 >>

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gatsby - Reply to #153

alright duty done then :) gimme my fucking + already!

<< Comment #142 @ 15:43 CST, 17 January 2013 >>

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gatsby

I`ve got one which wasnt named yet :D

"go on" starring mathew perry (chandler from friends)
its very easy amusement and nothing special at all. It`s the kind of series you turn on before you go to sleep or your let it run while doing something. it's not bad overall though.

Also i like "community" kinda the same slap stick easy going shit. everything else got mentioned already.

<< Comment #149 @ 20:02 CST, 17 January 2013 >>

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Ffleri

Personally I really enjoyed Sherlock (2010� ) and Breaking Bad (the best series ever made). Other than that it's pretty much what ppl already posted so non-sens to double them. ;)

<< Comment #150 @ 21:05 CST, 17 January 2013 >>

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"Through The Wormhole"
"Louie"
"Departures"
"Trailer Park Boys"
"Scam City"

Through the Wormhole is an amazing show if you want to learn more about the universe and it's inner workings. Louie is a great dark/different comedy. Not what you'd expect. Departures is a show about two younger canadian guys traveling the world, but doing it in a very different style, not the typical "travel channel show" bullshit. Trailer Park Boys is one of the funniest shows I've ever seen, and probably the funniest thing to come out of Canada. Scam City shows you how people scam you in different regions, I found it randomly and really enjoyed it.

Just a few that came to mind that I've been watching recently.

<< Comment #155 @ 21:05 CST, 20 January 2013 >>

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baron Railgun '

"Monty Python's Flying Circus"
It contains everything you ever dreamed and more: drama, bombs, bombs, more bombs, silly walks, nudity, extreme royal sex and on top of that something completely different -won't tell you what it is, see for yourself.

<< Comment #156 @ 06:03 CST, 21 January 2013 >>

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!nFerNo

Miami Vice.

Awesome show, music and action, but you gotta love the 80s.

<< Comment #157 @ 06:06 CST, 21 January 2013 >>

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melechesh '

One I forgot to mention: Titus

<< Comment #159 @ 07:07 CST, 21 January 2013 >>

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stier

LONGMIRE KATHIE SACKOFF COWBOYS INDIANIANS YEAH!

<< Comment #160 @ 11:38 CST, 28 February 2013 >>

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atomigo

I started watching "the following" yesterday. Season 1 - 6 episodes so far. Pretty sick, but somehow still entertaining. Allthough some stuff already gets on my nerves.

<< Comment #163 @ 06:38 CDT, 25 March 2013 >>

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qwih

black mirror second season is out ppls!

<< Comment #165 @ 10:52 CDT, 25 March 2013 >>

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roychez

Boardwalk Empire is one of the best shows I've ever seen. Scorsese is a legend.

<< Comment #166 @ 11:02 CDT, 25 March 2013 >>

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ffx - Reply to #165

Underappreciated show. The masses rather prefer walking shit :O.

You should check out House of Cards with Kevin Spacey. Spend one whole weekend to watch it all :D

<< Comment #167 @ 11:08 CDT, 25 March 2013 >>

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roychez - Reply to #166

Yeah, everyone I ask about it who watched a lot of series hasn't seen it.. Will try House of Cards!

<< Comment #169 @ 06:07 CDT, 27 March 2013 >>

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kevz

Anyone tried Bates Motel yet? Some kinda precursor to the movie Psycho. Theres 2 eps out but havent given it a thought myself really :D

<< Comment #174 @ 07:09 CDT, 27 March 2013 >>

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Ffleri

try Banshee, it's quiet good as from recently started series ;)

<< Comment #176 @ 08:19 CDT, 27 March 2013 >>

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Bob

.

Edited by Bob at 03:36 CDT, 28 June 2024

<< Comment #177 @ 12:50 CDT, 27 March 2013 >>

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Teen Queen ' - Reply to #176

I can confirm this.

Vampire diaries and big bang theory are the best series to watch right now.

If you're a faggot that's into cocksucking vampires and shitty "girl gamer" geeky humour, that is.

<< Comment #180 @ 13:30 CDT, 27 March 2013 >>

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ProT '

Been watching Justified lately. Not bad.

<< Comment #183 @ 12:22 CDT, 28 March 2013 >>

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donka ' - Reply to #180

was curious about that one for a long time

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