What is the last Television series you watched?

[Quintus 5,679]

Some say it has been a soap.

I follow the series and it's the very opposite of a soap. Perhaps some call it a soap because it's not about good and evil or there's no murder. Thank god!

As for Alex's links, it's just as easy to pull up contrasting ones. http://www.metacritic.com/tv/the-walking-dead/season-2

Here's an article about that. (sorta, because it's about S2, the season to which I'm referring to)

Oh I only clicked on your Forbes link, which was in reference to S3. Didn't look at your IGN message boards and Google search results ones, hahaha!

Anyway I fixed my own link.

Lee - who agrees that The Walking Dead is a soap, with zombies. Sorta like Star Trek: Deep Space Nine was a soap, in space.

[Koray Savas 2,256]

I really need to finish Fringe, just for the hell of it.

[Quintus 5,679]

Is that like when people (some of whom are regulars here) go to see movies at the cinema they have absolutely no interest in and then complain that it was a complete waste of time?

[Koray Savas 2,256]

What, finishing a series you're no longer invested in? I don't think so. No one hear seems to be complaining about wasting their own time.

[Quintus 5,679]

See no evil hear no evil.

[#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,893]

Lee - who agrees that The Walking Dead is a soap, with zombies. Sorta like Star Trek: Deep Space Nine was a soap, in space.

You watched DS9?

What, finishing a series you're no longer invested in? I don't think so. No one hear seems to be complaining about wasting their own time.

I agree, plenty of shows i stopped watching after they got boring

[Quintus 5,679]

It would always be on at my uncle Vinny's house where I used to spend a lot of time.

[#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,893]

It's still my favorite TV show ever!

Screw Sherlock, GoT etc!

[lonzoe 19]

Anybody here been checking out AMC's Low Winter Sun? I'm intrigued by it so far.

[Quintus 5,679]

It's still my favorite TV show ever!

The one I always remember enjoying was about an alien stowaway. It was actually quite touching.

[#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,893]

Cool!

I like you today.

[Quintus 5,679]

Anybody here been checking out AMC's Low Winter Sun? I'm intrigued by it so far.

I hadn't heard of it till now but I'm always on the lookout for new stateside serials. A quick Google suggests that it's had a mixed start and is losing viewer's but it may yet pick up. Cheers for the tip!

Cool!

I like you today.

Do you know the episode I mean then?

[#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,893]

From the vague description, no. There are several ones that fit that description I guess.

[Jay 42,358]

Anybody here been checking out AMC's Low Winter Sun? I'm intrigued by it so far.

We haven't checked out Low Winter Sun or Ray Donovan yet, been catching up on other stuff instead. Right now we're watching the final seasons of Dexter and Breaking Bad, plus Orange Is the New Black and theoretically The Americans too, but after 3 episodes of that we haven't touched it in half a year. Oh and theoretically we're watching Under the Dome, but are now 3 (about to be 4) episodes behind

Soon Boardwalk Empire, Homeland, etc will be starting up again - we'll never catch up!

[Quintus 5,679]

He's (or it's) sort of hiding out in the vents and stuff. Really vulnerable.

Never mind.

[#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,893]

Was it basically a remake of The Thing?

[Quintus 5,679]

Ray Donovan

Ooo Claire's gonna love you for that one. Looks right up her alley, she loves her gritty'n glossy crime stuff.

Was it basically a remake of The Thing?

No, it was benevolent.

[Jay 42,358]

My coworker Barbara absolutely raves about it, another coworker here watches it too and they get together every Tuesday to discuss it. Both these ladies also love Breaking Bad, Mad Men, Homeland and Game of Thrones, and one of them loves The Tudors and Boardwalk Empire and the other loves Orange Is The New Black, LOST and Fringe.

I guess Jon Voight is ridiculously fantastic on it (Ray Donovan)

[Koray Savas 2,256]

Didn't know Voight still acted. My curiosity has been tickled.

[Jay 42,358]

It'll be added to our long line of shows to watch, probably won't watch it till around when Season 2 is about to start

[Brónach 1,316]

I've been watching the new Cosmos trailer like I'm insane or something. Help! Someone call the anti-hype brigade!

[Mr. Breathmask 594]

Seasons 7 and 8 have just enough to be worth watching IMHO, but as a whole the show has really gone downhill quite a bit from Seasons 1-4. I guess a new showrunner took over after season 4, so that explains it.

Dexter has ranged from underwhelming to downright disappointing ever since the original show runner left. I liked season six for its the crazy extravaganza of an antagonist, but even that one sort of fell flat once he started tying Batista to the bed and waving handguns around. So much for the theatrics displayed earlier in the season.

They keep trying to up the ante with a big cliffhanger every year, but each season every character's daily life seems pretty much back to normal within a few episodes. Remember how quickly Dexter was back to his regular killing antics after what should have been a major game changer at the end of season four? Same with Debrah this year. Almost at rock bottom in the first episode, now she's happily walking in and out of Miami Metro. Season seven was already suprisingly tame, after season six ended with a reveal we've pretty much been waiting for since the pilot. Now we're on the home stretch. Where's the nailbiting tension of the first two seasons? The cat and mouse games of season one, two and four? Why are thing still so decidedly normal? Why aren't these characters' lives trembling on their foundations? It's not like they have to stretch the whole thing for another season? I'm really hoping for the last three episodes to deliver, but Dexter may end up fizzling out, which would make me very sad, because it started off so, so very good.

It's almost extra painful to see Breaking Bad do something similar only much better (we've been waiting for Hank to find out about Walt since season one, and now that he has, all character relationships have been turned upside down within the space of two episodes; now that's exciting!).

[Mr. Breathmask 594]

I started a rewatch of Band of Brothers with the girlfriend last night. She's never seen the show and has always been curious.

It's an interesting case study to compare this to The Pacific. It's quite clear from early on that The Pacific was made by a country at war and Band of Brothers wasn't.

The Pacific deals with the madness of war and fighting an enemy that is very different from oneself. Almost every character in The Pacific is a troubled person and it doesn't get any better as the series progresses.

Band of Brothers on the other hand deals with the cameraderie formed in battle and makes its main characters look like a bunch of jolly fellows you might like to hang out with (especially in the first episode). The consequences of war of course play a larger role as the series progresses, but for a series about war, the first episode is surprisingly upbeat and downright entertaining (I doubt you'd find a scene like the one with the English gentleman riding his bike in a war miniseries made today). Still, the show remains as good as ever and is a joy to watch.

Lastly, some random observations:

- Hurray for Simon Pegg in a very minor role. He has one line with an American accent. Fun little bit from before he got big.

- Schwimmer's Captain Sobel still seems a little bit out of place. He works very hard to make the character work, but after watching him in Friends for all those years, you just can't help but see a little Ross Geller shine through every now and then.

- Even the DVD looks very good, but I'm curious to see this in FullHD. I suspect it'll look miles better even.

And man, do I miss television scoring like this. The final scene of episode one still gives me goosebumps and it's all thanks to Michael Kamen's fantastic score. I guess they don't make 'em like they used to...

[indy4 158]

Just finished season 1 of House of Cards...great show. Spacey and Wright make for a fascinatingly dark and twisted couple. The plot and writing is engaging, and I love how Spacey breaks the fourth wall and talks to the audience. I thought it was a bit unrealistic when spacey

killed Peter Russo

, but dramatically it worked very well. CAn't wait for season 2! I hope this show cleans up at the Emmy's.

[Quintus 5,679]

Being political, is it an intensely wordy production? I fancy it but don't want to watch Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy levels of plotting. Is there much in the way of dialogue 'spacing'.

I like moments of silence and expression from the characters, that's what I'm looking for these days. Does House of Cards play it that way?

[chuck 155]

Yea, me too! Looking forward to Bryan Cranston's next dramatic role as well

He should return to comedy. He has great comedy chops.

[#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,893]

I actually loved him as the (sometimes) going to the edge of sanity dad in Malcolm In The Middle.

[Quintus 5,679]

Watching the Breaking Bad blooper reels Cranston is a clown on set. I watched the ComicCon panel last night and the rest of the cast confirmed it: the guy is always looking to make fun of serious situations. Explains why I'm drawn to him. <br />

[#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,893]

Or me.

[chuck 155]

Lee's drawn to Steef?

[Quintus 5,679]

Vince Gilligan has even stated it was Cranston's natural comedic ability which played a significant part in his casting. Comedians do after all make for the best actors.

[#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,893]

Lee's drawn to Steef?

Where have you been the last few years?

[chuck 155]

Lee's drawn to Steef?

Where have you been the last few years?

Under The Dome.

[Quintus 5,679]

Steef's deluding himself again as usual. His various crushes on a couple of the lads here plain for everyone to see...

[#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,893]

Search your feelings, you know it to he true.

The evidence is plain to see on the MB. Years of "will they, won't they" tension.

[chuck 155]

Belligerent & unresolved sexual tension...

[publicist 4,648]

Being political, is it an intensely wordy production? I fancy it but don't want to watch Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy levels of plotting. Is there much in the way of dialogue 'spacing'.

I like moments of silence and expression from the characters, that's what I'm looking for these days. Does House of Cards play it that way?

Being a brit there's chance you saw Ian Richardson's take on it in - tadaa - HOUSE OF CARDS. The american version lacks the Shakespearian gravitas and sometimes is a bit too broad (perhaps unavoidable when you deal with american politics) but it is a pleasant enough diversion.

I wait for the (toast) 'to our Falklands' moment in the american version with Syria now providing an a propos background.

[Koray Savas 2,256]

I started a rewatch of Band of Brothers with the girlfriend last night. She's never seen the show and has always been curious.

It's an interesting case study to compare this to The Pacific. It's quite clear from early on that The Pacific was made by a country at war and Band of Brothers wasn't.

The Pacific deals with the madness of war and fighting an enemy that is very different from oneself. Almost every character in The Pacific is a troubled person and it doesn't get any better as the series progresses.

Band of Brothers on the other hand deals with the cameraderie formed in battle and makes its main characters look like a bunch of jolly fellows you might like to hang out with (especially in the first episode). The consequences of war of course play a larger role as the series progresses, but for a series about war, the first episode is surprisingly upbeat and downright entertaining (I doubt you'd find a scene like the one with the English gentleman riding his bike in a war miniseries made today). Still, the show remains as good as ever and is a joy to watch.

Lastly, some random observations:

- Hurray for Simon Pegg in a very minor role. He has one line with an American accent. Fun little bit from before he got big.

- Schwimmer's Captain Sobel still seems a little bit out of place. He works very hard to make the character work, but after watching him in Friends for all those years, you just can't help but see a little Ross Geller shine through every now and then.

- Even the DVD looks very good, but I'm curious to see this in FullHD. I suspect it'll look miles better even.

And man, do I miss television scoring like this. The final scene of episode one still gives me goosebumps and it's all thanks to Michael Kamen's fantastic score. I guess they don't make 'em like they used to...

This reminds me that I need to finish Band Of Brothers. Watched the first two episodes and never finished. I think my disgust for The Pacific put me off of it.

[BloodBoal 7,542]

[#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,893]

Naturally.

War in Europe is far more interesting then war in other places.

[Quintus 5,679]

[chuck 155]

Naturally.

War in Europe is far more interesting then war in other places.

And yet both series centers on American soldiers.

[Koray Savas 2,256]

Shame, because it's much better than The Pacific in pretty much every aspect.

Oh I know. I think I had started Band Of Brothers and then for some reason decided to watch The Pacific instead. Hated it, and then never went back. I own both on blu so I'll get to it eventually.

[#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,893]

Naturally.

War in Europe is far more interesting then war in other places.

And yet both series centers on American soldiers.

Racism!

[chuck 155]

Naturally.

War in Europe is far more interesting then war in other places.

And yet both series centers on American soldiers.

Racism!

[#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,893]

Stupid!

[indy4 158]

Being political, is it an intensely wordy production? I fancy it but don't want to watch Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy levels of plotting. Is there much in the way of dialogue 'spacing'.

I like moments of silence and expression from the characters, that's what I'm looking for these days. Does House of Cards play it that way?

Nope, there are plenty of moments of silent reflection or slow, drawn out dialogue delivery. But there are also more West-Wing moments where you need to be paying attention to dialogue. It strikes a nice balance between the two, IMO.

[BloodBoal 7,542]

[#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,893]

Urgh that doesn't sound good actually.

What does Alex think of the show? Is it intellectually pleasing?

[Jay 42,358]

Marcy and I watched the entire first season of House Of Cards. We liked it! Definitely a little tough to get used to a show where nothing really happens, and it's all just people talking really. But it was completely compelling, we enjoyed it all the way through! Their "bottle episode" was easily the worst of the season, but bottle episodes usually are. The event indy4 mentioned was a surprising one, and I didn't like it at first but grew to like it based on what happens afterrwards.