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06-19-2010 , 03:24 PM

#576

JDalla

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Originally Posted by nath

Who are all, of course, inexplicably getting laid all the time, so I guess it's titillating or something. But I can't think of a single character I saw on that show who should ever be allowed to breed.

I don't find it unrealistic how often he gets laid, given his characters personality, minor fame and looks. The real David Duchovney probably gets laid more and probably isn't as suave irl. The creator of Entourage said in an interview that those guys actually get laid more and the show undersells it.

Not defending these shows btw, just saying the copious sexing isn't really inexplicable.

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06-19-2010 , 03:47 PM

#577

nath

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Yeah, I guess so, the problem is that the only people who want to **** people that unpleasant are usually pretty shallow and unpleasant themselves, and I generally don't like to watch unpleasant people unless they're engaged in Sunny-level antics.

Anyway, I'll stop because I think I'm just repeating myself now.

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06-19-2010 , 04:58 PM

#578

JStunna

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I meant: you didn't like his character? I guess I could see people not liking him/his character for being egotistical, self-absorbed or w/e, but I thought he was flat-out consistently funny throughout the series. But, to each their own.

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06-19-2010 , 08:32 PM

#579

Charles Bukowski

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Originally Posted by Cry Me A River

True Blood is alternately very awesome and very aggravating. You could probably edit down season 1 and 2 to a single season that would be a contender for GOAT (it wouldn't be, but you could talk about it).

It's nothing like that Twilight crap.

i liked season 1 of true blood a good amount as well but dont make me slap you.

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06-19-2010 , 08:35 PM

#580

Charles Bukowski

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anyone know of any good post apocalyptic type shows?

so far i have watched jericho & jerimiaha. jericho was pretty good to me personally but jerimiaha was cheesy awful **** but i stilled watched all of it lol.

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06-20-2010 , 01:01 AM

#581

beansroast01

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Originally Posted by imjoshsizemore

Watched ~15 episodes of Big Bang Theory, lost interest - not a big fan of the laugh track comedy.

Started Its Always Sunny, almost through season 2 and loving it so far.

On deck:
Sons of Anarchy
The Wire
possibly Supernatural?

Finished Its Always Sunny, and marathon'd through SoA in less than 4 days. Awesome show.

Going to start Dexter soon and then probably finally going to watch The Wire, I'm sort of building my self up to it. I was also considering giving Mad Men another shot - since I quit watching after the pilot and a lot of people have said it starts to get really good after 3 or so episodes. So I may need to try and stick it out on that, but the first episode really bored me.

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06-21-2010 , 12:53 AM

#582

Charles Bukowski

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to the people who recommended firefly F U.

i havn't played any poker this weekend lol.

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06-21-2010 , 11:25 AM

#583

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-Just finished SoA S1, so awesome, thanks for the recs.
-Almost done with Fringe S1, though it was pretty weak in a lot of eps post pilot, but has picked up near the end considerably.

What dramas should I watch next? BB? I haven't seen anything really, so name anything.

Glad Leverage is back, fun and entertaining even if lacking in acting/writing.
Burn Notice has been pretty bad thus far, although E3(I believe I was decent).
I'm also suckered into watching Royal Pains with the wife, and its actually pretty good.
I also watch White Collar which has some decent eps, but pretty meh overall.

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06-21-2010 , 03:05 PM

#584

JStunna

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The rest of SoA (ldo), The Wire, The Shield, BB (even though it's a little slow-paced for me), Dexter. I feel I should mention though, that I don't like any of the other shows you listed (except for maybe BN, which is ok), so not sure if my recommendations will be useful to you.

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06-21-2010 , 08:26 PM

#585

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Originally Posted by Charles Bukowski

to the people who recommended firefly F U.

i havn't played any poker this weekend lol.

Lucky for you it is only one season.

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06-22-2010 , 12:43 AM

#586

beansroast01

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Originally Posted by TruFloridaGator

Season 2 of Fringe is awesome, i'd finish that up and SoA. Breaking Bad is outstanding, make sure you watch it.

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06-22-2010 , 02:09 AM

#587

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^ Seriously. Apart from a few weaker eps, once the Fringe mythology kicks in things get crazy good.

Iv been meaning to start SoA as well....still got lottts to watch.

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06-22-2010 , 05:43 PM

#588

Charles Bukowski

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anyone recommend any good science fiction shows after watching firefly.

also is the movie worth watching?

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06-22-2010 , 06:37 PM

#589

stabn

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Yes, definitely watch the movie.

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06-22-2010 , 06:57 PM

#590

Charles Bukowski

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since you're sporting boris i trust your opinion.

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06-22-2010 , 07:38 PM

#591

dtemp

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Yeah watch the movie. It caps the show pretty well. Its on netflix instant viewing.

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06-22-2010 , 07:41 PM

#592

uofi2012

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Need recs

Loved:
House
Dexter
Community
Always Sunny
Curb
Arrested Development
Parks and Rec
Entourage
The Wire
Sopranos
The Office
Breaking Bad
Leverage
Lost

Ok:
Fringe
Weeds
Heroes
Supernatural

Just finished Community, and loved it, so I might be in a (possibly romantic) comedy kind of mood. I just started Twin Peaks and Mad Men also.

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06-22-2010 , 07:44 PM

#593

dtemp

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Looks like you need some comedy to run concurrently. I recommend Eastbound and Down since its only 6 episodes in the first season (second season coming out in September) and shouldn't be too much of a commitment alongside your other two shows. Matches up well with you comedic tastes.

May be available on HBO on demand currently.

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06-22-2010 , 07:47 PM

#594

Rendle

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Party Down, Sons of Anarchy, Friday Night Lights

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06-22-2010 , 09:07 PM

#595

sledghammer

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Top Shot, on history channel, is the only reality competition show I've ever liked. Really good so far.

http://www.hulu.com/watch/154276/top...hot#s-p1-so-i0

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06-22-2010 , 09:15 PM

#596

Rendle

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Originally Posted by Charles Bukowski

anyone recommend any good science fiction shows after watching firefly.

also is the movie worth watching?

Battlestar Galactica, Fringe

Both have lots of highs and lows but the highs can be excellent.

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06-22-2010 , 09:17 PM

#597

Khaos4k

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Any mytharc episode of Fringe in season 2 is top notch. It really picked up.

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06-22-2010 , 10:07 PM

#598

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Originally Posted by nath

It's not that I hate Duchovny, it's that I hate his character, and every single character on that show. My experience with fiction writers is that they are an incredibly egotistical, neurotic, insecure, and self-absorbed bunch. What I know about Hollywood is that most if its people are mean-spirited, self-serving, and backstabbing. The show confirms my suspicions about them, and what happens when you combine the two-- you get a group of thoroughly unlikeable people.

Who are all, of course, inexplicably getting laid all the time, so I guess it's titillating or something. But I can't think of a single character I saw on that show who should ever be allowed to breed.

You're doing this show wrong. Treat it as satire or just start rooting against the characters.

I started doing this with L&O. I get so pumped whenever Hang'em High McCoy loses.

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06-22-2010 , 10:28 PM

#599

JStunna

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Originally Posted by sledghammer

Top Shot, on history channel, is the only reality competition show I've ever liked. Really good so far.

http://www.hulu.com/watch/154276/top...hot#s-p1-so-i0

Haha, Colby Donaldson in the house.

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06-23-2010 , 01:51 AM

#600

sledghammer

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Just watched the first three episodes of Persons Unknown. Seems like it'll be pretty good, very similar to LOST. High production value, great cinematography, good writing, good cast. No eye-rolling dialogue.

http://www.hulu.com/persons-unknown-tv