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Relyt · 20 June 2016, 07:13 AM

I'm back to "normal" now, but recently had 3 months off work due to a pretty bad work related injury. Sooooo, I had time to watch some great shows recently. Figured I'd share some and see what everyone else was currently on.

Wayward Pines. Season 1 phenomenal. Season 2... Not as good because you already know the secret.

Silicon Valley- HILARIOUS and Amazing.

Game of Thrones- Duh.

Weeds

The Wire (top 5 of all time)

Generation Kill (just an honorable mention). I loved the books: One Bullet Away (Ret USMC Captains perspective and Generation Kill- enlisted members perspective.)

House of Cards. Somehow predicts what happens months down the road in our current US political environment.

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GradyPhilpott · 20 June 2016, 07:17 AM

Welcome back!

Dr. Prunesquallor · 20 June 2016, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Relyt

I'm back to "normal" now, but recently had 3 months off work due to a pretty bad work related injury. Sooooo, I had time to watch some great shows recently. Figured I'd share some and see what everyone else was currently on.

Wayward Pines. Season 1 phenomenal. Season 2... Not as good because you already know the secret.

Silicon Valley- HILARIOUS and Amazing.

Game of Thrones- Duh.

Weeds

The Wire (top 5 of all time)

Generation Kill (just an honorable mention). I loved the books: One Bullet Away (Ret USMC Captains perspective and Generation Kill- enlisted members perspective.)

House of Cards. Somehow predicts what happens months down the road in our current US political environment.

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Hope you're feeling better!

I liked the first two seasons of Weeds, thought it struggled after they burned the town down.

Elizabeth Perkins (Celia) and Kevin Nealson (Doug) absolutely made that show for me.

Relyt · 20 June 2016, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Prunesquallor

Hope you're feeling better!

I liked the first two seasons of Weeds, thought it struggled after they burned the town down.

Elizabeth Perkins (Celia) and Kevin Nealson (Doug) absolutely made that show for me.

I agree with you. The later seasons got a lot slower. I believe it was season 4 I enjoyed again. Or was it 5? Lol. I'm not sure.

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TXgmt · 20 June 2016, 10:53 AM

The Wire is unbelievable. Think The Sopranos was a great one too, but will always be second for me. Currently on the last few episodes of the latest season of House of Cards and it's pretty enjoyable! I would also recommend Breaking Bad to anyone who hasn't seen it, it is one wild ride.

Dr. Prunesquallor · 20 June 2016, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by TXgmt

The Wire is unbelievable. Think The Sopranos was a great one too, but will always be second for me. Currently on the last few episodes of the latest season of House of Cards and it's pretty enjoyable! I would also recommend Breaking Bad to anyone who hasn't seen it, it is one wild ride.

The last season of BB was unbelievably good.

If you can handle it, I liked Sons of Anarchy, but be ready for a great deal of violence.

The Libertine · 20 June 2016, 11:19 PM

Banshee on Cinemax is excellent.

The show just concluded after 4 seasons, but I highly recommend it.

slorollin · 20 June 2016, 11:23 PM

On the lighter side I thought "Man Seeking Woman" is innovative and witty.

"Peaky Blinders" is good on Netflix. I'd like to see Cillian Murphy take a turn as "Bond, James Bond".

And "It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia" consistently makes me actually lol. Also on Netflix.........start from the beginning. I was in the hospital last year for a week. They had wi'fi and I binge-watched several seasons on my phone. The staff must have thought I was nuts hearing me laugh like a maniac at 3:00 am.

And you "Better Call Saul "

denmanproject · 21 June 2016, 12:01 AM

Another shout for Peeky Blinders, great show

Also Top Gear UK seasons 1-22 is quite possibly the best thing ever on TV..... ever

OmegaJJH · 21 June 2016, 12:23 AM

Get well soon. Here's some more to look at.

West Wing - possibly the greatest show ever made.
Newsroom
Billions - this has just started in UK but looks good
Madame Secretary.
The Blacklist.
The Americans - great Cold War stuff.
Modern Family.

You boys across the pond sure know how to make awesome television!

woodsworth · 21 June 2016, 01:29 AM

Currently watching The Sopranos for the second time... Great show. The Wire is another excellent one. If you haven't watched Six Feet Under, that is another worth watching.

SearChart · 21 June 2016, 01:42 AM

Vikings and Black flag are two good series as well.
Tbh I'm quite disappointed with the current GoT season.

Relyt · 21 June 2016, 03:11 AM

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Originally Posted by SearChart

Vikings and Black flag are two good series as well.
Tbh I'm quite disappointed with the current GoT season.

Did you watch last nights episode!!!? I would say one of the best in the series.

This season has been slow though.

I do agree that breaking Bad and better call Saul are awesome!!!!!

Wow looks like I have some new shows to watch!

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AK797 · 21 June 2016, 03:12 AM

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Originally Posted by OmegaJJH

Get well soon. Here's some more to look at.

West Wing - possibly the greatest show ever made.
Newsroom
Billions - this has just started in UK but looks good
Madame Secretary.
The Blacklist.
The Americans - great Cold War stuff.
Modern Family.

You boys across the pond sure know how to make awesome television!

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Originally Posted by SearChart

Vikings and Black flag are two good series as well.
Tbh I'm quite disappointed with the current GoT season.

I'm liking Billions, altho the growing conflict with the wife working for the enemy is a bit predictable and don't like Damian's thick accent too much.

Vikings is good fun, wish it was on a better channel to have better writing. Same for GOT, with no books to base it on, the writing is pretty weak this season but the action and twists and reunions have been entertaining.

I'm also watching Dexter and it's fantastic, on season 4.

And Versailles is getting better, I like the calm of Louis, who is also Viking's Athelstan.

SearChart · 21 June 2016, 05:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Relyt

Did you watch last nights episode!!!? I would say one of the best in the series.

Yes, it was pretty good.

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Originally Posted by AK797

Vikings is good fun, wish it was on a better channel to have better writing. Same for GOT, with no books to base it on, the writing is pretty weak this season but the action and twists and reunions have been entertaining.

I'm also watching Dexter and it's fantastic, on season 4.

And Versailles is getting better, I like the calm of Louis, who is also Viking's Athelstan.

Will check Versailles out.

Tri-Tip · 21 June 2016, 03:02 AM

I'm catching up on this season of The American's, Billions, and Vinyl.

Really liking Vinyl, but funny to see Ray Romano in a drama...he always plays such a wimp.

Kingair · 21 June 2016, 06:14 AM

And don't forget - Braking Bad

Still need to see the all but apparently it is a great one !

OmegaJJH · 21 June 2016, 06:18 AM

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And don't forget - Braking Bad

Although very good. Didn't quite live up to the hype for me.

Kingair · 21 June 2016, 06:21 AM

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Originally Posted by OmegaJJH

Although very good. Didn't quite live up to the hype for me.

I'm not that type of hype person

Otherwise I would be watching the Kardashians 😂

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Lordofrolex · 21 June 2016, 06:19 AM

Currently watching:

Veep (HBO)
Silicon Valley (HBO)
Game of Thrones (HBO)
House of Cards (Netflix)
Dare Devil (Netflix) (Surprisingly good)
Billions (Showtime)
Vinyl (HBO)
Watching Dead (AMC)
Turn: Washington Spies (AMC)

Upcoming:
Vice Principle (HBO)

I guess you cant guess what channels i like to watch.

Dr. Prunesquallor · 21 June 2016, 10:04 AM

It's amazing how quality TV has exploded in the last 8-10 years. It used to be 300 channels of junk, and now I couldn't binge-watch enough to see everything worth watching.

A plug for "Damages". My wife and I watched that until the sun came up.

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Ruud Van Driver · 22 June 2016, 12:28 AM

Breaking Bad was ok, but that's all it was, just ok. Way too much hype for me so I found it a but disappointing.

Ray Donovan is excellent as is Game of Thrones. Another one that is up there is Grimm but I'm beginning to think it might go a bit downhill from the next season.

Glad you made a full recovery, Tye

OmegaJJH · 22 June 2016, 12:59 AM

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Ray Donovan is excellent

I'll second that !

Good watch stuff in it too!

Relyt · 22 June 2016, 08:10 AM

Accidental Post

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superdog · 22 June 2016, 08:38 AM

How is sons of anarchy?

Thinking about starting, but it's a pretty big commitment. 7 seasons.

Dr. Prunesquallor · 22 June 2016, 08:57 AM

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How is sons of anarchy?

Thinking about starting, but it's a pretty big commitment. 7 seasons.

The characters/actors were excellent. Ron Perlman, Katey Sagal, Tommy Flannegan ("Chibs") and Mark Boone Jr (”Bobby Elvis") were the real standouts IMHO. The music was also excellent (check out the "Songs of Anarchy" albums).

It's "Hamlet" in the guise of a motorcycle club in NoCal that runs guns for the IRA while keeping drug dealers out of their base of operation (Charming, CA). Quite violent as you can imagine. There were great seasons and so-so seasons. The first two were quite good.

20 June 2016, 07:13 AM	#1
Relyt "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Tye Location: Eastern US Watch: Rolex Explorer ii Posts: 1,464	Great Shows I'm back to "normal" now, but recently had 3 months off work due to a pretty bad work related injury. Sooooo, I had time to watch some great shows recently. Figured I'd share some and see what everyone else was currently on. Wayward Pines. Season 1 phenomenal. Season 2... Not as good because you already know the secret. Silicon Valley- HILARIOUS and Amazing. Game of Thrones- Duh. Weeds The Wire (top 5 of all time) Generation Kill (just an honorable mention). I loved the books: One Bullet Away (Ret USMC Captains perspective and Generation Kill- enlisted members perspective.) House of Cards. Somehow predicts what happens months down the road in our current US political environment. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ ~NEVER GIVE UP! 2005 Explorer ii 16570T

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denmanproject "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Wayne Location: Canada Posts: 4,407	Another shout for Peeky Blinders, great show Also Top Gear UK seasons 1-22 is quite possibly the best thing ever on TV..... ever

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OmegaJJH "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: James Location: UK Watch: Rolex & Omega Posts: 6,668	Get well soon. Here's some more to look at. West Wing - possibly the greatest show ever made. Newsroom Billions - this has just started in UK but looks good Madame Secretary. The Blacklist. The Americans - great Cold War stuff. Modern Family. You boys across the pond sure know how to make awesome television!

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