its definitely hit and miss but one advantage of the show is that the sketches actually end pretty quickly
on the thread someone posted the "Roundball Rock" sketch from SNL which I think demonstrates exactly what's wrong the show...the premise of the sketch is hilarious but once its revealed there's nothing left to do and yet they make it go on for 7 minutes anyway. ITYSL doesn't have that problem
― frogbs, Friday, 14 February 2020 21:14 (four years ago) link
like all sketch shows it has peaks and valleys but the peaks (steering wheel, the worms are their money, turbo time, etc) stuck in my head since the first viewing
― na (NA), Friday, 14 February 2020 21:15 (four years ago) link
I didn't really get much else as hard (with a few exceptions) - too much mudpie, too much pandering to basic crudeness idk. maybe it'll grow on me if i finish the season
β imago, Friday, February 14, 2020 2:11 PM (three minutes ago) bookmarkflaglink
the episodes are 15 minutes long ffs
― american bradass (BradNelson), Friday, 14 February 2020 21:15 (four years ago) link
also the show is fucking brilliant and eminently rewatchable
― american bradass (BradNelson), Friday, 14 February 2020 21:16 (four years ago) link
the instagram sketch is great but i think... several are better. especially "fully-loaded nachos"
― american bradass (BradNelson), Friday, 14 February 2020 21:17 (four years ago) link
instagram sketch is def very good, but also probably the most conventional thing in the series.
― ooga booga-ing for the bourgeoisie (voodoo chili), Friday, 14 February 2020 21:18 (four years ago) link
the hot dog suit one
― american bradass (BradNelson), Friday, 14 February 2020 21:20 (four years ago) link
laser spine specialists
your family hates you! only i love you!
― ooga booga-ing for the bourgeoisie (voodoo chili), Friday, 14 February 2020 21:21 (four years ago) link
the Fred Willard sketch may be my favorite. next to the game show with "The Chunky"
― frogbs, Friday, 14 February 2020 21:22 (four years ago) link
i mean, even the "conventional" instagram sketch features the line "Slurping down fish piss with these two wet chodes"
― ooga booga-ing for the bourgeoisie (voodoo chili), Friday, 14 February 2020 21:23 (four years ago) link
β frogbs, Friday, February 14, 2020 2:22 PM (one minute ago) bookmarkflaglink
this one's somber, so it's all right to cry. it's called "he layeth on high," and it's about a big baby duck who gets his head caught in a stewed tomato
― american bradass (BradNelson), Friday, 14 February 2020 21:23 (four years ago) link
my condolences!
― ooga booga-ing for the bourgeoisie (voodoo chili), Friday, 14 February 2020 21:25 (four years ago) link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9uy3e_1t4bs
no matter who you are, you've met howie
― american bradass (BradNelson), Friday, 14 February 2020 21:25 (four years ago) link
oh lol never mind the video in that clip freezes :(
― american bradass (BradNelson), Friday, 14 February 2020 21:26 (four years ago) link
i guess you'll never know about jazz legends like roy donk and tiny boop squig shorterly
― american bradass (BradNelson), Friday, 14 February 2020 21:28 (four years ago) link
ey, my gazpacho soup is heah
― ooga booga-ing for the bourgeoisie (voodoo chili), Friday, 14 February 2020 21:30 (four years ago) link
the will forte airplane sketch is another favorite, but i'm a sucker for will forte
― na (NA), Friday, 14 February 2020 21:31 (four years ago) link
https://i.imgur.com/Fg4jzqF.jpg#3 - Barry (HBO) - 160 points, 17 votes
Bill Hader in HBO's Barry
Barry on HBO
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ir1_hjemxNA
― Fuck the NRA (ulysses), Friday, 14 February 2020 21:36 (four years ago) link
good show
― ooga booga-ing for the bourgeoisie (voodoo chili), Friday, 14 February 2020 21:36 (four years ago) link
I appreciated that the ronny/lily episode of Barry showed up the massively hyped GoT episode that aired directly before it.
― Chris L, Friday, 14 February 2020 21:38 (four years ago) link
lol yes, that was an excellent moment in programming synergy
― ooga booga-ing for the bourgeoisie (voodoo chili), Friday, 14 February 2020 21:41 (four years ago) link
I Think You Should Leave was the funniest show of the year, the only one that made me laugh in truly unexpected ways.
― Guayaquil (eephus!), Friday, 14 February 2020 21:44 (four years ago) link
gonna wrap this up before 5. Any thoughts on your top two and margin of victory?
― Fuck the NRA (ulysses), Friday, 14 February 2020 21:45 (four years ago) link
watched s1 of barry, thought it was ok but the HBO antihero bullshit was starting to make me feel queasy, so i didn't watch s2
― na (NA), Friday, 14 February 2020 21:46 (four years ago) link
LetterKenny #1 lets gooooo
― Thybulle on the Dash (Spottie), Friday, 14 February 2020 21:47 (four years ago) link
Russian Doll & Fleabag surely
― groovypanda, Friday, 14 February 2020 21:47 (four years ago) link
I'm guessing Watchmen came this low because it's on HBO and so lots of folks are actually priced out of watching it. I waited until I was at my parents house and then binged it in a week. Somehow missed the nom or I would have put it over "Kingdom." The idea of "prestige TV drama" is so highly overrated -- I feel like these shows are always things I experience more as "this is objectively well-made and thus merits my attention" while Watchmen I really wanted to, well, watch, which I guess answers that question.
― Guayaquil (eephus!), Friday, 14 February 2020 21:47 (four years ago) link
Joe Pera robbed of its rightful #1 spot.
― πΆββοΈπ¨ (Eric H.), Friday, 14 February 2020 21:47 (four years ago) link
yup
― Thybulle on the Dash (Spottie), Friday, 14 February 2020 21:48 (four years ago) link
Oh then again Barry is on HBO too! (Which is why I've never seen it except on the plane. But to be honest I experience it as exactly the kind of show I refer to above; everybody in it acts really well, the lines are well-written, I just -- find it easy to walk away from.)
― Guayaquil (eephus!), Friday, 14 February 2020 21:48 (four years ago) link
Shows I have never seen and am truly excited to watch based on descriptions here, so far: Lodge 49, Joe Pera
― Guayaquil (eephus!), Friday, 14 February 2020 21:49 (four years ago) link
Excited for you, eephus!
― tangenttangent, Friday, 14 February 2020 21:51 (four years ago) link
yeah excited about those two, too. I just tried On Cinema but noped out pretty quickly.
― Yerac, Friday, 14 February 2020 21:53 (four years ago) link
really you have to discover On Cinema via a YouTube rabbithole
― imago, Friday, 14 February 2020 21:57 (four years ago) link
Like Brad said, it's kind of boring, but sticking with it pays off so well on so many occasions. It is a big commitment though.
― tangenttangent, Friday, 14 February 2020 21:57 (four years ago) link
https://i.imgur.com/dchgv4a.jpg#2 - Fleabag (Amazon) - 185 points, 19 votes
Fleabag
Fleabag on Amazon
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aX2ViKQFL_k
― Fuck the NRA (ulysses), Friday, 14 February 2020 21:57 (four years ago) link
https://i.imgur.com/NHkWVKf.jpg#1 - Russian Doll (Netflix) - 260 points, 25 votes
βHappy Birthday Baby!β Talk about Russian Doll on Netflix
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jRh2PRa1tU
Russian Doll on Netflix
βRussian Doll: What to Read About the Hit Netflix Seriesβ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YHcKoAMGGvY
― Fuck the NRA (ulysses), Friday, 14 February 2020 21:58 (four years ago) link
1 - Russian Doll (Netflix) - 260 points, 25 votes2 - Fleabag (Amazon) - 185 points, 19 votes3 - Barry (HBO) - 160 points, 17 votes4 - Chernobyl (HBO) - 153 points, 16 votes5 - Mindhunter (Netflix) - 145 points, 15 votes6 - On Cinema at the Cinema (Adult Swim) - 145 points, 14 votes7 (Tie) - Succession (HBO) - 135 points, 14 votes7 (Tie) - Joe Pera Talks With You (Adult Swim) - 135 points, 14 votes9 - I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson (Netflix) - 130 points, 13 votes10 - What We Do in Shadows (FX) - 123 points, 13 votes11 - Watchmen (HBO) - 120 points, 13 votes12 - Schitt's Creek (Pop US) - 101 points, 11 votes13 - Stranger Things (Netflix) - 100 points, 10 votes14 - BoJack Horseman (Netflix) - 90 points, 10 votes15 - Lodge 49 (AMC) - 90 points, 9 votes16 (Tie) - Glow (Netflix) - 85 points, 11 votes16 (Tie) - The Mandalorian (Disney +) - 85 points, 11 votes18 - Killing Eve (BBC America/BBC) - 80 points, 8 votes19 - Terrace House: Tokyo 2019-2020 (Netflix) - 70 points, 6 votes20 β The Righteous Gemstones (HBO) - 68 points, 9 votes21 - When They See Us (Netflix) - 65 points, 7 votes22 - Unbelievable (Netflix) - 65 points, 6 votes23 - Veep (HBO) - 63 points, 10 votes24 - Last Week Tonight (HBO) - 60 points, 8 votes25 - Great British Bake Off (Channel 4, Netflix) - 60 points, 7 votes26 (Tie) - Sex Education (Netflix) - 60 points, 6 votes26 (Tie) - True Detective (HBO) - 60 points, 6 votes26 (Tie) - Years and Years (BBC, HBO) - 60 points, 6 votes29 - Jeopardy (ABC) - 58 points, 7 votes30 - Catastrophe (Amazon) - 55 points, 7 votes31 - Steven Universe (Cartoon Network) - 50 points, 5 votes32 (Tie) - ContraPoints (YouTube) - 45 points, 6 votes32 (Tie) - Dark (Netflix) - 45 points, 6 votes32 (Tie) - Derry Girls (Channel 4, Netflix) - 45 points, 6 votes32 (Tie) - High Maintenance (HBO) - 45 points, 6 votes36 - Broad City (Comedy Central) - 45 points, 5 votes37 (Tie) - Corporate (Comedy Central) - 41 points, 6 votes37 (Tie) - Pen15 (Hulu) - 41 points, 6 votes39 - The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (Amazon) - 40 points, 6 votes40 (Tie) - Desus and Mero (Showtime) - 40 points, 5 votes40 (Tie) - Gentleman Jack (BBC, HBO) - 40 points, 5 votes40 (Tie) - The Expanse (Amazon) - 40 points, 5 votes43 - It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (FXX) - 40 points, 4 votes44 - Silicon Valley (HBO) - 38 points, 5 votes45 - The Good Place (NBC) - 35 points, 5 votes46 (Tie) - Kingdom (Netflix) - 33 points, 4 votes46 (Tie) - Stath Lets Flats (Channel 4) - 33 points, 4 votes48 (Tie) - Game of Thrones (HBO) - 30 points, 4 votes48 (Tie) - Pose (FX) - 30 points, 4 votes48 (Tie) - The Dragon Prince (Netflix) - 30 points, 4 votes48 (Tie) - Tuca and Bertie (Netflix) - 30 points, 4 votes48 (Tie) - Veronica Mars (Hulu) - 30 points, 4 votes53 (Tie) - 63 Up (ITV, UK) - 30 points, 3 votes53 (Tie) - Bosch (Amazon) - 30 points, 3 votes53 (Tie) - Euphoria (HBO) - 30 points, 3 votes53 (Tie) - Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing (BBC) - 30 points, 3 votes53 (Tie) - Queer Eye (Netflix) - 30 points, 3 votes53 (Tie) - Repair Shop (BBC, Netflix) - 30 points, 3 votes53 (Tie) - The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance (Netflix) - 30 points, 3 votes53 (Tie) - This Time with Alan Partridge (BBC) - 30 points, 3 votes61 - SB Nation's Chart Party (YouTube) - 28 points, 5 votes62 (Tie) - Documentary Now! (IFC, stream on Netflix) - 28 points, 4 votes62 (Tie) - Ramy (Hulu) - 28 points, 4 votes64 (Tie) - Brockmire (IFC, stream on Hulu) - 25 points, 4 votes64 (Tie) - His Dark Materials (HBO) - 25 points, 4 votes66 (Tie) - Big Mouth (Netflix) - 25 points, 3 votes66 (Tie) - Dear White People (Netflix) - 25 points, 3 votes66 (Tie) - Rick and Morty (Adult Swim, stream on Hulu) - 25 points, 3 votes66 (Tie) - The Boys (Amazon) - 25 points, 3 votes66 (Tie) - Truthpoint (Adult Swim, Stream on YouTube) - 25 points, 3 votes71 - Infinity Train (Cartoon Network, stream on web) - 25 points, 2 votes72 - The Witcher (Netflix) - 20 points, 4 votes73 - Jessica Jones (Netflix) - 20 points, 3 votes74 (Tie) - GeoWizard's Mission Across Wales (YouTube) - 20 points, 2 votes74 (Tie) - Ainori Love Wagon: Asian Journey (Netflix) - 20 points, 2 votes74 (Tie) - Nailed It! (Netflix US) - 20 points, 2 votes74 (Tie) - Too Old To Die Young (Amazon) - 20 points, 2 votes79 (Tie) - The OA (Netflix) β 18 points, 3 votes79 (Tie) - Undone (Amazon) β 18 points, 3 votes 81 (tie) - Better Things (FX) β 15 points, 2 votes81 (tie) - Black Spot (Netflix) β 15 points, 2 votes81 (tie) - Legion (FX) β 15 points, 2 votes81 (tie) - Mum (BBC2) β 15 points, 2 votes81 (tie) - Rhythm & Flow (Netflix) β 15 points, 2 votes81 (tie) - The Crown (Netflix) β 15 points, 2 votes81 (tie) - Yorkshire Walks (BBC) β 15 points, 2 votes81 (tie) - Kiwami Japan (YouTube) β 15 points, 2 votes81 (tie) - Tantacrul on Music (YouTube) β 15 points, 2 votes81 (tie) - VideoGameDunkey (YouTube) β 15 points, 2 votes91 - Star vs the Forces of Evil (Hulu) β 15 points, 1 vote92 (tie) - A Series of Unfortunate Events (Netflix) - 13 points, 2 votes92 (tie) - LetterKenny (Hulu) - 13 points, 2 votes92 (tie) - Mr. In-Between (FX) - 13 points, 2 votes92 (tie) - The Other Two (Comedy Central) - 13 points, 2 votes92 (tie) - I Did a Thing (YouTube) - 13 points, 2 votes97 (tie) - Blown Away (Netflix) β 10 points, 2 votes97 (tie) - Jett (Cinemax) - 10 points, 2 votes
Thanks much to Moka for the killer imagery! Happy viewing!
I was shuffling through the link brad provided upthread. this may be the Kyle Mooney divide where it's absolutely not my thing. xpost
oh Russian Doll small upset.
― Yerac, Friday, 14 February 2020 21:58 (four years ago) link
although i gave RD and Fleabag the same amount of points (with Terrace House and Schitts I think).
― Yerac, Friday, 14 February 2020 21:59 (four years ago) link
Yeah, I don't think I've said it so far in this poll but Moka's images are insane.
Thanks so much ulysses for running! This was extremely entertaining.
― tangenttangent, Friday, 14 February 2020 22:00 (four years ago) link
Thanks to forks (as long as he changes the points system next time lol) and Moka!
Top two a combination of probably not for me and definitely not for me, but the masses have spoken
― imago, Friday, 14 February 2020 22:00 (four years ago) link
There are literally hundreds of episodes of the various series and films and specials and projects that make up the On Cinema At The Cinema universe - one definitely can't get a feel for it by watching a few minutes of a few episodes out of order. (it's also definitely not going to be plenty of people's thing.)
― Fantastic. Great move. Well done (sic), Friday, 14 February 2020 22:04 (four years ago) link
big ups to forks and Moka
yay for russian doll! also fleabag!
good shows!
― ooga booga-ing for the bourgeoisie (voodoo chili), Friday, 14 February 2020 22:06 (four years ago) link
What Russian Doll and Watchmen have in common is that you watch 2/3 of it and love it, partly because of the ever-heightening madness of the setup, and you say to yourself "there's no way they can bring this to a satisfying conclusion" and in both cases the show completely comes through.
― Guayaquil (eephus!), Friday, 14 February 2020 22:06 (four years ago) link
there's a particular intensity to some of the family scenes w/Fleabag that is pretty unexpected but really great, and the jokes are generally all very good. her relationship w/her sister on the show could have been very simplistic but it's not, it's very complicated and moving and devastating. Olivia Colman turning her charm into this narcissistic low-level sociopathy is something to watch too.
― omar little, Friday, 14 February 2020 22:10 (four years ago) link
I know this is tired advice, but if yer starting on L49, give it 2-3 eps to develop. It's super odd but it grows steadily on you.
― bold caucasian eroticism (Simon H.), Friday, 14 February 2020 22:12 (four years ago) link