:)
― terminators of endearment (VegemiteGrrl), Tuesday, 31 August 2021 02:45 (two years ago) link
The Expanse gets better once the focus moves away from Miller. I wasn't fully on board until the end of the first season. Also, don't be turned off by the first episode's gratuitous (but PG-13) sex scene -- the show never does this again.
― adam t. (abanana), Tuesday, 31 August 2021 04:57 (two years ago) link
how dare u
― terminators of endearment (VegemiteGrrl), Tuesday, 31 August 2021 05:01 (two years ago) link
i wanted more space sex tbh
― Tracer Hand, Tuesday, 31 August 2021 10:51 (two years ago) link
I liked Miller! But I seventh the notion that you should watch the Expanse
― Vinnie, Tuesday, 31 August 2021 12:58 (two years ago) link
Hated Miller at first but once you realize he isn't the focus, and that he (and the writers) have a sort of fun with the character, it's improved. That first episode is a real disservice. Took me 3 times to get through it and stick with the series.
― dan selzer, Tuesday, 31 August 2021 14:16 (two years ago) link
that's some real XO shit
― Duke Detain (Neanderthal), Tuesday, 31 August 2021 14:24 (two years ago) link
We blasted through all of The Expanse earlier this year. Definitely recommended. I wish there were more big and (ahem) expansive sci-fi shows like this being made.
― Marty J. Bilge (Old Lunch), Tuesday, 31 August 2021 14:36 (two years ago) link
the problem with the expanse for me is that my girl will not watch it with me but maybe that's a feature not a bug.
― think “Gypsy-Pixie” and misspelled. (We are a white family.) (forksclovetofu), Tuesday, 31 August 2021 18:40 (two years ago) link
My gf is not much for straight sci-fi but she watched The Expanse and seemed to enjoy it at least as much as I did, surprisingly. It's multivalent.
― Marty J. Bilge (Old Lunch), Tuesday, 31 August 2021 18:50 (two years ago) link
Eye Candy on the roku channel is silly fluff. Like nailed it but without the baking.
― adam t. (abanana), Thursday, 2 September 2021 11:12 (two years ago) link
it's been a month. I am watching a lot of television lately.
Top 10:Y the Last Man s1 - HuluTed Lasso - s2 - AppleA House Through Time - s4 - BBC2The Other Two - s2 - HBOReservations Dogs - s1 - HuluBuffering - s1 - iTVWhat We Do in the Shadows - s3 - HuluOnly Connect - s17 - BBC2Work in Progress - s2 - ShowtimeGreat British Bake Off - s12 - Channel 4 (UK)
Also:Dug Days - s1 - DisneyStar Wars Visions - s1 - DisneyAwkwafina is Nora from Queens - s2 - Comedy Central
On the Way before November:Bluey - s3 - DisneyFoundation - s1 - AmazonSuccession - s3 - HBOThe Problem with Jon Stewart - s1 - AppleGhosts - s1 - CBSDopesick - s1 - HuluDay of the Dead - s1 - Syfy (this will probably suck but the start of zombie shows is always fun and this has Ken Marino)Queens - s1 - ABC (mostly for Brandy)Inside Job - s1 - Netflix (it's the gravity falls people so i'm willing to try)Invasion - s1 - DisneyInsecure - s5 - HBOmuthafucking ENN BEE AYYYYYYY Action, which is fan-tastic
Saving to watch after my shoulder surgery in NovemberThe Expanse
― When Young Sheldon began to rap (forksclovetofu), Friday, 24 September 2021 05:39 (two years ago) link
Reservation Dogs blew me away, what an excellent, beautiful showRecommend the Last Man show? i am on the fence but dont know much abt it… just weary of end of the world shows
― terminators of endearment (VegemiteGrrl), Friday, 24 September 2021 05:49 (two years ago) link
i am PSYCHED for Foundation i hope it doesnt suck
― terminators of endearment (VegemiteGrrl), Friday, 24 September 2021 05:50 (two years ago) link
First two eps of Y are pretty good, third ep feels like it's about to go full on "do you see it is TRUMPS AMERIKKKA" and i am sorta scared to watch ep4 but will give it a chance.
Res Dogs is pretty wonderful. S2 greenlit!
― When Young Sheldon began to rap (forksclovetofu), Friday, 24 September 2021 06:18 (two years ago) link
Ep 4 is not encouraging on the Amerikkka front.
― papal hotwife (milo z), Friday, 24 September 2021 07:37 (two years ago) link
― I, the Jukebox Jury (James Redd and the Blecchs), Friday, 24 September 2021 11:08 (two years ago) link
Feel exactly the same as vg on Foundation AND Wheel of Time
― Vinnie, Friday, 24 September 2021 15:08 (two years ago) link
Enjoyed Res Dogs and glad they're sponsoring a number of Indian podcasts. They did both Red nation and This land recently.Half hoping part of the happy ending doesn't work out so the group is still together in season 2
JUst getting Foundation down so will check that out shortly.Also just saw episode 1 of Y the Last Man yesterday and enjoyed taht. Was thinking the girl who was a medic might be the same actress as the vampire in A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night but no it's someone else.
― Stevolende, Friday, 24 September 2021 15:20 (two years ago) link
Res Dogs is about as good as TV (or filmed entertainment in general) gets.
― Josh in Chicago, Friday, 24 September 2021 15:59 (two years ago) link
No one’s watching Britannia? It’s not top shelf but better than A Game of Thrones. (Not saying much in my book but Britannia is watchable.)
― recovering internet addict/shitposter (viborg), Friday, 24 September 2021 16:30 (two years ago) link
Bailed after a couple of episodes of the first season. Have a couple of friends who still watch it though and reckon it's really good so might give it another go.
― groovypanda, Friday, 24 September 2021 19:24 (two years ago) link
( and both friends *hated* Game of Thrones)
― groovypanda, Friday, 24 September 2021 19:25 (two years ago) link
‘Really good’ is quite generous. It’s lurid, it’s not realistic at all with a fair bit of straight fantasy and Druidic woo. It generally doesn’t take itself too seriously and is mostly reality based afaik. Of course I also think Vikings is better than GoT so take that for what it’s worth.
― recovering internet addict/shitposter (viborg), Friday, 24 September 2021 19:47 (two years ago) link
foundation ep 1loooks SO good and has great actors who i love but omg if this post 9/11 “DO U SEEEEE” signposting continues at the current level of heavyhandedness i may scream i understand that it’s a modern remix but ffs
― terminators of endearment (VegemiteGrrl), Saturday, 25 September 2021 06:36 (two years ago) link
Hey the Wonder Years reboot seems like it’s going to be really good. I just wish it were on a streaming channel so the episodes could run a little longer.
― akm, Saturday, 25 September 2021 06:44 (two years ago) link
I have been enjoying Tawny Newsome on the Yo! Is This Racist podcast for the last while too. Her being about teh main lead in Star Trek Lower Decks.
― Stevolende, Saturday, 25 September 2021 12:19 (two years ago) link
Current Ongoing:Succession - S3 HBOCurb Your Enthusiasm - S11 HBOOnly Connect - S17 BBC2Joe Pera Talks With You - S3 Adult SwimDesus and Mero - S3 ShowtimeInsecure - S6 HBOSouth Side - S2 HBOHandmade: Britain's Best Woodworker - S1 Channel 4Stath Lets Flats - S3 Channel 4British Bake Off - S12
Tried and can't get excited about:The Problem with Jon StewartGhosts (US)DopesickHello Jack!
I also knocked out a full series run of both The Sopranos and of the phenomenally mean spirited BBC3 comedy This Country, somewhat different flavors and levels of commitment shall we say.
Jo Firestone's "Good Timing" on Peacock is one of the year's best comedy specials and reason enough to get the app.
I cannot get the gumption to get started on the expanse but this is my first day in weeks not actively wishing for the rapture so maybe eventually?
― When Young Sheldon began to rap (forksclovetofu), Thursday, 18 November 2021 12:44 (two years ago) link
> Handmade: Britain's Best Woodworker
i figured myself for the only person in the country watching this. i would be surprised if it has a series 2
― koogs, Friday, 19 November 2021 13:54 (two years ago) link
it's great! absolutely no complaints about the selection process, judging, host, filming, general vibe. does exactly what you want it to do. looking forward to the final.
― When Young Sheldon began to rap (forksclovetofu), Friday, 19 November 2021 14:08 (two years ago) link
New watches since last go-round:
How To with John Wilson S2 - HBO (until something changes, this is a top ten show)Bluey S3 - Disney/ABC Aussie (still maybe the best show on television but I'm hitting a few uninspired episodes)PEN15 S2.2 - Hulu (only halfway through the first ep of the new half season; i want to savor this)It's Always Sunny S15 - FX (first couple of episodes are good!)Blue Period S1 - Crunchyroll (an anime about a kid who wants to become a painter)
Blown Away Christmas was a bummer unfortunately. I can't get into Hawkeye based on one episode, but I will likely try again.Started watching Jeopardy again; the episodes with Ken are entirely enjoyable!
― When Young Sheldon began to rap (forksclovetofu), Monday, 13 December 2021 22:25 (two years ago) link
nobody watching yellowjackets?
― Tracer Hand, Monday, 13 December 2021 22:27 (two years ago) link
i got about five minutes into the first episode and it just felt... cheap?
― When Young Sheldon began to rap (forksclovetofu), Monday, 13 December 2021 22:35 (two years ago) link
I'm watching and liking Yellowjackets.
― nickn, Monday, 13 December 2021 22:36 (two years ago) link
Okay, so: 2021 Television. I watched a lot of television.
The BestReservation Dogs s1 - FXChad s1 - TBSPEN15 s2pt1 - Hulu (looking forward to the second half before end of year)The Other Two s2 - Comedy Central/HBOWork in Progress s2 - ShowtimeWhat We Do in the Shadows s3 - HuluBluey s3 - DisneySuccession s3 - HBOJoe Pera Talks With You s3 - Adult SwimSouth Side s2 - HBOHow To with John Wilson s2 - HBO
The Very GoodBlown Away s2 - Netflix The Great Pottery Throw Down s3 - BBC2Only Connect s17- BBC 2Staged s2 - BBC1Pause with Sam Jay s1 - HBODesus and Mero s3 - ShowtimeWhy Are You Like This? s1 - ABC AussiePui Pui Molcar s1 - NetflixMotherland s3 - BBC2This Time with Alan Partridge s2 - BBC1Aunty Donna's Big Ol' House of Fun s1 - NetflixLoki s1 - DisneyAgua Donkeys s1 - Hulu/QuibiGreat British Bake Off s12 - Netflix/ Channel 4(UK)Handmade: Britain's Best Woodworker s1 - Channel 4Stath Lets Flats s3 - Channel 4Jo Firestone's Good Timing - Peacock
The GoodWandaVision s1 - DisneyTed Lasso s2 - DisneyGhosts s3 - BBC1Rick and Morty s5 - Adult SwimThe Real World Homecoming: New York - ParamountHospital s7 - BBC2Fisk s1 - ABC AussieI Think You Should Leave s2 - NetflixSo I'm a Spider So What s1 - CrunchyrollLast Week Tonight s8 - HBOAwkwafina is Nora from Queens s2 - Comedy Central/HBOA House Through Time s4 - BBC2Buffering s1 - iTVDug Days s1 - DisneyCurb Your Enthusiasm - s11 HBOIt's Always Sunny in Philadelphia s15 - FX
The "I Guess I'm Still Watching This"Jeopardy s∞- SyndicatedRosehaven s5Let's Make a Mug Too s1 - CrunchyrollBack on the Record with Bob Costas s1 - HBOThe Falcon and the Winter Soldier s1 - Disney Mythic Quest s2 - Apple Star Wars Visions - s1 - DisneyInsecure - s5 - HBO
I Finished, But I Had IssuesStarstruck s1 - BBC3 (3 good episodes and then 3 lame ones)Kim's Convenience s5 - CBC/Netflix (an excellent and enjoyable series with a great season and my god they really botched the ending...)Ziwe s1 - Showtime (https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2021/06/28/ziwe-is-trapped-in-an-interminable-dance-with-whiteness)Schmigadoon s1 - Apple All That Glitters s1 - Netflix (great reality show, good work and THE WORST HOST EVER. Bad judges too.)The White Lotus s1 - HBO
The Left Unfinished and the NopesPainting with John s1 - HBOLupin s1/2 - NetflixLooney Tunes Cartoons s2 - HBOCall My Agent s2/3 - Netflix50 States of Fright s1 - Hulu/QuibiFlatbush Misdemeanors s1 - Showtime (this show gives me anxiety)Secrets of the Museum s2 - BBC2Kid Cosmic s1 - Netflix Home Economics s1/2 - ABC (promising concept, trite execution)Hacks s1 - HBO (really wanted this to be better but at least Jean Smart is fun in it)Centaurworld s1 - NetflixY the Last Man s1 - HuluThe Problem with Jon Stewart s1 - AppleGhosts (US) s1 - CBSDopesick s1 - HuluHello Jack! s1 - AppleUltra City Smiths s1 - AMCHawkeye s1 - DisneyBlown Away: Christmas - Netflix
The "Aired Prior to 2021" and RemarkableThe Sopranos s1/2/3/4/5/6 - HBO (this was relaxing)Pulling s1/2/Special - BBC3 Phoneshop s1/2/3 - E4Hajime No Ippo s1 - CrunchyrollGiri/Haji s1 - NetflixFriday Night Dinner s1/2/3/4/5/6 - Channel 4Peter Kay's Car Share s1/2 - BBC1Garth Marenghi's Darkplace s1 - Channel 4A Touch of Cloth s1/2/3 - Sky1Plebs s4/5 - iTVThe Baby-Sitters Club s1 - NetflixChickens s1 - Sky1This Country s1/2/3 - BBC3How to Be Bohemian s1 - BBC4 (Coren-Mitchell is often interesting but what a snob)Trollies s1/2/3 - Sky1 (okay comfort food but the returns began to sharply diminish as the cast evacuated)
― When Young Sheldon began to rap (forksclovetofu), Monday, 13 December 2021 23:11 (two years ago) link
Putting aside some family stuff, pretty much the only TV I watched in 2021 was The Last Drive-In with Joe Bob Briggs, I Think You Should Leave and Curb Your Enthusiasm S10
Based solely on those three things ... it was a great year for TV!
― licorice in the front, pizza in the rear (Whiney G. Weingarten), Monday, 13 December 2021 23:22 (two years ago) link
don't hurt yourself lifting there
― When Young Sheldon began to rap (forksclovetofu), Monday, 13 December 2021 23:24 (two years ago) link
forks do you watch at night only or during the day too? i know you watch sports too so wondering how you pull all this off
― Spottie, Monday, 13 December 2021 23:41 (two years ago) link
Forks works out, goes to work, takes a shower, and watches tv simultaneously.
click on this link to find out how: FORK EXPLAINS TV METHOD
― hopefully this review helped someone (Neanderthal), Monday, 13 December 2021 23:44 (two years ago) link
hacks got better (and in interesting ways) as it went
painting w john is also worthwhile and pretty low investment
― johnny crunch, Tuesday, 14 December 2021 00:35 (two years ago) link
i watch afternoon tv occasionally but honestly this was a year where i didn't go out much at all at night or see many films so i just stayed up late every night and killed at least a series a week. it's kind of sad? i am hoping for more balance soon.
― When Young Sheldon began to rap (forksclovetofu), Tuesday, 14 December 2021 00:43 (two years ago) link
I stumbled across Search Party on HBO Max a couple months ago and remembering the raves it got here I started watching it. Very good, and I'm in season 4 now.
― nickn, Tuesday, 14 December 2021 00:48 (two years ago) link
I hope this list does not signify you won't be running a TV poll, my favorite ilx poll the last couple years
― Vinnie, Tuesday, 14 December 2021 01:04 (two years ago) link
i started watching Insecure less than 2 weeks ago, I am on S4 watching it 24/7 like its my job lmaoobsessedlove it so much!
― terminators of endearment (VegemiteGrrl), Tuesday, 14 December 2021 01:12 (two years ago) link
i will likely do a tv poll but i would love it if we got a stronger turnout? literally everyone on this board watches tv, no reason we can't get 100 ballots
― When Young Sheldon began to rap (forksclovetofu), Tuesday, 14 December 2021 02:49 (two years ago) link
― When Young Sheldon began to rap (forksclovetofu), Monday, December 13, 2021 5:43 PM (yesterday) bookmarkflaglink
ay man no judgement here. i used to watch more but find myself falling asleep a lot easier in recent years. sometimes it takes me a week or two to get through an episode now haha
― Spottie, Tuesday, 14 December 2021 15:50 (two years ago) link
that's what it's been like for films for me this year, sigh. i may have watched 40 movies in 22, which is somewhere between a third and a quarter of my past several years viewing habits.
― When Young Sheldon began to rap (forksclovetofu), Tuesday, 14 December 2021 17:05 (two years ago) link
i'm wfh everyday with the tv right there, seems rude not to have it on in the background. and with some shows / films that's all you really need. hellblazer 3 the other day, enter the dragon for the second time in a year, star trek: fairhaven, svu, 10,000 different car restoration shows, australian bake-off, repair shop repeats...
― koogs, Tuesday, 14 December 2021 17:12 (two years ago) link
repair shop is the greatest
― Tracer Hand, Wednesday, 15 December 2021 09:17 (two years ago) link
We're loving "South Side," which the New Yorker rightfully cited as a show that seemed destined to have a cult-favorite single season but against all odds has continued.
Was reading a review of "MacGruber" and came across this comment beneath, which struck a chord:
I don’t think I’ve seen a show in the past 4 or 5 years that wasn’t 1-3 episodes too long
Followed by:
This is exactly what the Marvel live-action shows have been doing, all of them, up to and including Hawkeye. The pacing and structure feel wrong because rather than feeling like episodes, they feel just like... minutes 120-175 of a really long movie. Thus, having a weeklong break between each one hurts way more than it helps.Compare to a show like... well, maybe it’s not a fair comparison to one of the best shows on TV, but Better Call Saul’s episodes feel like episodes. They have introductions, arcs, conclusions, while simultaneously moving the overall narrative along. The Expanse, as well.
Compare to a show like... well, maybe it’s not a fair comparison to one of the best shows on TV, but Better Call Saul’s episodes feel like episodes. They have introductions, arcs, conclusions, while simultaneously moving the overall narrative along. The Expanse, as well.
I know we've discussed this here, so I dunno, just more fuel for thought that many of the best TV shows feel (suitably) episodic, and some of the most frustrating ones, or at least the ones that feel padded out, often feel like long middle hunks of a movie that's been stretched and shaped into 10-13 episodes of series. As one of the comments points out, even a beloved show like Ted Lasso felt like it was doing this for some of its second season, seemingly padding and slowly parceling out the plot just because they could. I want to say even a mostly nailed-it nail-biter like "Mare of Easttown" might have lasted one episode too long.
― Josh in Chicago, Wednesday, 15 December 2021 18:42 (two years ago) link