Happy Endings still qual though. I'm finally burning out on Parks and Rec and 30 Rock.
― EveningStar (Sund4r), Saturday, 8 December 2012 00:47 (eleven years ago) link
yeah i enjoy apt 23 but it seems like it's chasing a pretty slim audience that enjoys burlesque assholery AND b-level celeb culture hijinks
― da croupier, Saturday, 8 December 2012 00:56 (eleven years ago) link
as a 30-rock style comedy, i mean - obv people love celeb culture and assholes in reality tv
― da croupier, Saturday, 8 December 2012 00:57 (eleven years ago) link
my problem with suburgatory this year that i don't believe the dad's relationship with dallas at all
― da croupier, Saturday, 8 December 2012 00:58 (eleven years ago) link
Ben and Kate is my favorite sitcom by far this year
― President Keyes, Saturday, 8 December 2012 01:26 (eleven years ago) link
that is another one where ensemble synergy was off-the-charts fantastic from the first second
I think that may be the common thread in all of the comedies that appeal to me; if I feel like the actors are having a blast and that they are working well together, it's very easy for me to be swept along on their ride (which also reminds me that Cougartown would be on my list if I could ever remember to watch it; every time I do it's AMAZINGLY FUNNY)
Actually that's probably the block I have with How I Met Your Mother; I feel like that ensemble is talented but they have no business all being on a show together and the only times I felt they were tolerable to watch was when Sarah Chalke was in the mix.
― I loves you, PORGI (DJP), Saturday, 8 December 2012 01:30 (eleven years ago) link
OK wow, I just watched the last Happy Endings. Brad and Jane were amazing.
― EveningStar (Sund4r), Saturday, 8 December 2012 01:43 (eleven years ago) link
Happily support Ben And Kate love. It's a show with genuine charm; you sense that there's a real affection on the part of the creators for the characters.
― HOLY MOPEDS (R Baez), Saturday, 8 December 2012 01:44 (eleven years ago) link
Hm, I haven't watched since the first ep. Maybe I'll give it another try.
― EveningStar (Sund4r), Saturday, 8 December 2012 01:47 (eleven years ago) link
IIRC Ben and Kate is semi-based on the show creator's relationship with her brother, so it's not surprising that it's dripping with affection
― I loves you, PORGI (DJP), Saturday, 8 December 2012 01:51 (eleven years ago) link
I'm finally burning out on Parks and Rec and 30 Rock.
You picked a lousy time to burn out, because this week's episodes were among the greatest either show has ever offered.
― Johnny Fever, Saturday, 8 December 2012 02:05 (eleven years ago) link
I kind of hate the actor that plays Danny on the Mindy Project. I feel like the writers are going for a Sam Malone-ish sort of vibe with the character, but he just comes off as a jackass.
― this will surprise many (Nicole), Friday, December 7, 2012 2:00 PM (6 hours ago) Bookmark Flag Post Permalink
yeah this is true. also the show has moved way too quickly into trying to be an ensemble show with B plots where you don't see the title character for minutes at a time -- it's like hey this is The Mindy Show, maybe remind us what these other people have to do w/ her some more before sending them off on their own adventures.
― some dude, Saturday, 8 December 2012 02:10 (eleven years ago) link
that Morgan dude is already the star of the Mindy Project
― President Keyes, Saturday, 8 December 2012 02:50 (eleven years ago) link
yeah i almost mentioned him as the clear standout of the cast besides her but i couldn't remember his name
― some dude, Saturday, 8 December 2012 02:54 (eleven years ago) link
apparently Tobo and Toby aren't coming back.
― President Keyes, Saturday, 8 December 2012 02:59 (eleven years ago) link
OK, that P&R was really good.
― EveningStar (Sund4r), Saturday, 8 December 2012 05:01 (eleven years ago) link
finally catching up on that cancelled 'nyc 22' show made by richard price, what a shame - it's great
http://movies.netflix.com/WiMovie/NYC_22/70197059?trkid=7115812
― j., Monday, 10 December 2012 00:55 (eleven years ago) link
huge lolz at suburgatory opening this week
IS THIS TRASH CAN REAL?!
― Mordy, Monday, 10 December 2012 03:13 (eleven years ago) link
yeah that was pretty great
― some dude, Monday, 10 December 2012 05:34 (eleven years ago) link
AFI TV PROGRAMS OF THE YEAR
AMERICAN HORROR STORY:ASYLUMBREAKING BADGAME OF THRONESGIRLSHOMELANDLOUIEMAD MENMODERN FAMILY THE WALKING DEAD
― Gukbe, Monday, 10 December 2012 20:28 (eleven years ago) link
MODERN FAMILY THE WALKING DEAD
This would be a great show.
― Johnny Fever, Monday, 10 December 2012 20:31 (eleven years ago) link
that list makes me want to watch married with children reruns.
― j., Monday, 10 December 2012 20:36 (eleven years ago) link
Me too.
― this will surprise many (Nicole), Monday, 10 December 2012 20:46 (eleven years ago) link
no matter how many people tell me to omg watch American Horror Story, I cannot bring myself to
the promos always look really...um...dumb?
― set the controls for the heart of the sun (VegemiteGrrl), Monday, 10 December 2012 20:54 (eleven years ago) link
The people I know who like AHS are the same people who were all OMGTWILIGHT #TEAMEDWARD Y'ALL!
― Johnny Fever, Monday, 10 December 2012 20:56 (eleven years ago) link
Also, my hate for Dylan McDermott is cast in stone at this point.
― Johnny Fever, Monday, 10 December 2012 20:57 (eleven years ago) link
to some degree yes, but also random dudes at my office who like Walking Dead, so idk
― set the controls for the heart of the sun (VegemiteGrrl), Monday, 10 December 2012 20:57 (eleven years ago) link
(He's not still on there, is he?)
I've heard that Asylum is much better than S1, which I couldn't get into.
― pun lovin criminal (polyphonic), Monday, 10 December 2012 20:57 (eleven years ago) link
I don't watch Walking Dead either. Or Justified. Or Breaking Bad Or Sons of Anarchy. Or really any of the dramatic cable series besides Mad Men.
― Johnny Fever, Monday, 10 December 2012 20:58 (eleven years ago) link
Justified and SOA roooooolz
― set the controls for the heart of the sun (VegemiteGrrl), Monday, 10 December 2012 21:02 (eleven years ago) link
Am told that AHS:A is really fun and interesting, and that's from credible sources who were on occasion appalled with season 1.
― Gukbe, Monday, 10 December 2012 21:03 (eleven years ago) link
i heard the anne frank storyline was really good.
― Mordy, Monday, 10 December 2012 21:05 (eleven years ago) link
i am PISSED off that season 3 of justified isn't being released on DVD until fucking dec 31. I really want to watch it and catch up in time to watch s4 as it airs
― da croupier, Monday, 10 December 2012 21:06 (eleven years ago) link
Justified >>>>>>>>>>> SOA
― Simon H., Monday, 10 December 2012 21:08 (eleven years ago) link
I saw a supercut of Ian McShane as a killer Santa from AHS that was fun, but not enough to convince me to watch the show.
― this will surprise many (Nicole), Monday, 10 December 2012 21:08 (eleven years ago) link
I did a little dance on my couch when the Justified S4 promo appeared last week
― set the controls for the heart of the sun (VegemiteGrrl), Monday, 10 December 2012 21:09 (eleven years ago) link
I don't watch any of the shows JF listed except for Breaking Bad because I wanna wait to see if they have a dissapointing 3rd/4th/5th season where people jump ship en masse before I invest my time (L O S T spoiled a lot of televisual enjoyment for me). Whereas BB only has a small handful of chances to screw up its rightful place among the 3 or 4 other near-perfect shows of all time.
― Radio Free Urine (Old Lunch), Monday, 10 December 2012 21:09 (eleven years ago) link
BB has already had 5 seasons and they're mostly very good.
― pun lovin criminal (polyphonic), Monday, 10 December 2012 21:11 (eleven years ago) link
Oh, I read you wrong there. nm
i've been watching american horror story (nothing amazing but shit is consistently and unpredictably poppin') and the constant justified promos just make me want to yell DON'T YOU WANT ANY NEW VIEWERS TO BE UP TO DATE IE ME. Though I haven't checked if it's on demand or not.
― da croupier, Monday, 10 December 2012 21:11 (eleven years ago) link
Seriously, why do they do this shit? Where's the synergy these corporations are supposed to have such a hard on for? And why the christ would you release it a week after Christmas?!
― Radio Free Urine (Old Lunch), Monday, 10 December 2012 21:12 (eleven years ago) link
It is my dad's favorite show and would have been a great xmas gift, it doesn't make much sense to me.
― this will surprise many (Nicole), Monday, 10 December 2012 21:13 (eleven years ago) link
It's actually the opposite of how you think it should be. Instead of the DVD promoting the store, it's more cost-effective for the networks to tie in the ads for the show to the DVD. So they release them a week before it debuts because that's when the show has the most profile.
― Gukbe, Monday, 10 December 2012 21:14 (eleven years ago) link
the store= the show
yeah i guess they want people to rush out and buy it, not rent it like i'd rather
― da croupier, Monday, 10 December 2012 21:16 (eleven years ago) link
yeah I see this all the time, it's sooooooooo stupid
― set the controls for the heart of the sun (VegemiteGrrl), Monday, 10 December 2012 21:18 (eleven years ago) link
They basically do very little to convince one that theft is the best option.
― Radio Free Urine (Old Lunch), Monday, 10 December 2012 21:19 (eleven years ago) link
is NOT
― Simon H., Monday, December 10, 2012 2:08 PM (10 minutes ago) Bookmark Flag Post Permalink
Gnaw. About equal really but SOA a little better, especially after the very strong current season (just ended).
― small-scale fux with (Spottie_Ottie_Dope), Monday, 10 December 2012 21:20 (eleven years ago) link