The really great TV thread

[pk500]

Yeah but we know online gaming didn't take off in this era, whereas the NES became huge, resuscitated the video game business after Atari flamed out.

Irrelevant. I'm still waiting to see the three-way with Bosworth, Cameron and Donna.

[pk500]

Not really feeling True Detective this season thus far.

Same. I gave up after two episodes. Plot lines and characterizations are a muddy mess, unlike the first season's crisp brilliance.

But "The Brink," the new geopolitical comedy on HBO, is funny as hell. Tim Robbins is fantastic, and Jack Black is pretty damn funny.

[Danimal]

But "The Brink," the new geopolitical comedy on HBO, is funny as hell. Tim Robbins is fantastic, and Jack Black is pretty damn funny.

The Brink is good "stupid" humor and I'm finding it a good enough distraction.

[pk500]

But "The Brink," the new geopolitical comedy on HBO, is funny as hell. Tim Robbins is fantastic, and Jack Black is pretty damn funny.

The Brink is good "stupid" humor and I'm finding it a good enough distraction.

Bingo.

[FifaInspected]

I too am not feeling this season of True Detective. Unlike last season I feel as if season 2 is walking on a treadmill and going nowhere fast.

[XXXIV]

I too am not feeling this season of True Detective. Unlike last season I feel as if season 2 is walking on a treadmill and going nowhere fast.

It is different and there is no MM. Not ready to judge it yet as I dont mind a slow pace as long as we are going somewhere.

The acting has been pretty great. Every character is creeping me out.

Maybe it was me but I saw a bit of homage paid to the Big Sleep at the end of the second episode.

[Diablo25]

If you are not watching Mr. Robot on USA you are missing out on one hell of a show. That is all. As you were.

[pk500]

But "The Brink," the new geopolitical comedy on HBO, is funny as hell. Tim Robbins is fantastic, and Jack Black is pretty damn funny.

The Brink is good "stupid" humor and I'm finding it a good enough distraction.

Sadly, "The Brink" dove from "stupid humor" to "just plain stupid" in about four episodes. I gave up on it after last Sunday's episode, which was ridiculous and unfunny. When watching a show becomes a chore, it's time to hit the eject button.

[Aristo]

If you are not watching Mr. Robot on USA you are missing out on one hell of a show. That is all. As you were.

That last episode was balls to the wall tension. Probably one of my favorite hours of TV ever.

[Diablo25]

If you are not watching Mr. Robot on USA you are missing out on one hell of a show. That is all. As you were.

That last episode was balls to the wall tension. Probably one of my favorite hours of TV ever.

Absolutely. Twists and turns. Great casting makes for great TV too. Rami Malek is so good.

[Spooky]

Man, I may have to give Mr. Robot another shot - I just was not feeling' it. I bailed 3/4 into he first episode. Felt like it was very "network" style take on an updated CSI formula that was trying to be hip by making it about a "hacker". I'm seeing this same theme mow over and over: "Quirky guy with a metal gift helps crime" - Hannibal, Sherlock, Mr. Robot, etc...

The scene in the first episode where Mr. Robot has to stop the hack of his companies big client and somehow has the time to FLY to another town to get to their server room and still stops the hack was where I drew the line.

[Diablo25]

Man, I may have to give Mr. Robot another shot - I just was not feeling' it. I bailed 3/4 into he first episode. Felt like it was very "network" style take on an updated CSI formula that was trying to be hip by making it about a "hacker". I'm seeing this same theme mow over and over: "Quirky guy with a metal gift helps crime" - Hannibal, Sherlock, Mr. Robot, etc...

The scene in the first episode where Mr. Robot has to stop the hack of his companies big client and somehow has the time to FLY to another town to get to their server room and still stops the hack was where I drew the line.

Yeah, Elliot (Malek) definitely isn't helping out the authorities . He's into too much s*** to be 'Castle' or 'The Mentalist'. I saw a difference in the show after the pilot (which I loved). The first 2-3 episodes set the foundation and now the layers are being peeled back. It's a dark show. The salty dialogue and dark/sexual themes definitely make it NOT a network show. The end to Wednesday's episode the prison release was awesome. The end caught me off guard!

I didn't watch Breaking Bad (I just wasn't getting it with episode 1) but I imagine Mr. Robot is kinda what that show was like in some ways.

[Aristo]

It's like Breaking Bad in the vaguest sense. Like Walter White using his chemistry skills to solve predict intents, Elliot uses his hacking skills, and often, more importantly, his social engineering skills to solve his problems.

But Walter White, faced with his own mortality, became a powerful force. Elliot is a damaged soul that is merely trying to stay a step ahead of his antagonists. I don't see him trying to build an empire, andI doubt we will be discussing his hubris at any point in this series.

I think a better comparison is Fight Club. I have been operating on the theory that Christain Slater's character is Elliot's Tyler Durden. But even failing that, the show is a commentary on society's addiction to social networking and an attack on the foundation of American capitalism.

But the main thing is, this is not even close to being a hack of the week type show. It's a long form story. My wife opted out, because it is too dark, and it's treatment of women is, at the least, problematic. But there is nothing formulaic to story. I can see how it came off that way in the first episode, but this story really starts spinning out of control quickly. And it does a great job of making you empathize with several characters.

This show may not be everyone's cup of tea, but it is doing some really special stuff, especially for a TV series.

[Diablo25]

It's like Breaking Bad in the vaguest sense. Like Walter White using his chemistry skills to solve predict intents, Elliot uses his hacking skills, and often, more importantly, his social engineering skills to solve his problems.

But Walter White, faced with his own mortality, became a powerful force. Elliot is a damaged soul that is merely trying to stay a step ahead of his antagonists. I don't see him trying to build an empire, andI doubt we will be discussing his hubris at any point in this series.

I think a better comparison is Fight Club. I have been operating on the theory that Christain Slater's character is Elliot's Tyler Durden. But even failing that, the show is a commentary on society's addiction to social networking and an attack on the foundation of American capitalism.

But the main thing is, this is not even close to being a hack of the week type show. It's a long form story. My wife opted out, because it is too dark, and it's treatment of women is, at the least, problematic. But there is nothing formulaic to story. I can see how it came off that way in the first episode, but this story really starts spinning out of control quickly. And it does a great job of making you empathize with several characters.

This show may not be everyone's cup of tea, but it is doing some really special stuff, especially for a TV series.

Very well put. The show is really gaining momentum.

[sportdan30]

Looking for a new show to watch. Thinking either The Wire or Boardwalk Empire, or another show on Amazon. Is one heads and shoulders better than the other?

[Diablo25]

Looking for a new show to watch. Thinking either The Wire or Boardwalk Empire, or another show on Amazon. Is one heads and shoulders better than the other?

The Wire. BWE got stale for me after the first 2 seasons. Just me. Some say The Wire is the best TV show ever.

[sportdan30]

Looking for a new show to watch. Thinking either The Wire or Boardwalk Empire, or another show on Amazon. Is one heads and shoulders better than the other?

The Wire. BWE got stale for me after the first 2 seasons. Just me. Some say The Wire is the best TV show ever.

Thanks. Will watch a couple episodes this weekend and see if it grabs me.

Has anyone watched Inside Amy Schumer on Comedy Central? Just happened to hear about it on the radio. I've only watched 2 episodes so far. It's hilarious and a bit raunchy. Amy's the "it" girl it seems right now with her new movie, Trainwreck out in theaters.

[wco81]

The Wire, BWE and Inside Amy Shumer are all awesome.

The Wire is not in HD though. Or actually I guess HBO did convert it to HBO after the series ended. Each season is standalone though.

BWE, I liked how it ended, the last couple of seasons. Season 3 had great villain in Gyp Rosetti.

[Aristo]

FYI, not only did HBO convert The Wire to HD, Amazon Prime is also airing that version.

Inside Amy Schumer is really great. If you like it, also check out Garfunkel and Oates, which is basically a cross between Amy Schumer and Flight of the Conchords.

[pk500]

Looking for a new show to watch. Thinking either The Wire or Boardwalk Empire, or another show on Amazon. Is one heads and shoulders better than the other?

"The Wire." The greatest TV drama in American history. Period.

[Pete1210]

Looking for a new show to watch. Thinking either The Wire or Boardwalk Empire, or another show on Amazon. Is one heads and shoulders better than the other?

The Wire. BWE got stale for me after the first 2 seasons. Just me. Some say The Wire is the best TV show ever.

Thanks. Will watch a couple episodes this weekend and see if it grabs me.

Has anyone watched Inside Amy Schumer on Comedy Central? Just happened to hear about it on the radio. I've only watched 2 episodes so far. It's hilarious and a bit raunchy. Amy's the "it" girl it seems right now with her new movie, Trainwreck out in theaters.

First couple of Wire episodes I was not sure, but once I got about 1/2 way into the first season I was hooked and went straight thru the five seasons. Wire and Band of Brothers are my top two TV series, followed by Breaking Bad.

I was channel surfing a few weeks back and stopped on Inside Amy Schumer. The C block skit with the rooster had me rolling.

[dbdynsty25]

First couple of Wire episodes I was not sure, but once I got about 1/2 way into the first season I was hooked and went straight thru the five seasons.

That's exactly how I was too...took me about 4-5 episodes to really get into The Wire and then it was absolutely awesome from that point on. So anyone who starts that series definitely has to let it sink it's teeth into you.

Now it and Breaking Bad are my favorite dramas ever.

[pk500]

My top three:

1. "The Wire"
2. "Breaking Bad"
3. "Band of Brothers"

[Spooky]

Watched season 1 of The Wire for the first time this year and enjoyed it immensely but holy crap, the premise and first episode of season 2 has really turned me off. I'm not sure I can stick with it. It doesn't help that I've heard from others it's the shows weakest season overall.

[Diablo25]

My top three:

1. "The Wire"
2. "Breaking Bad"
3. "Band of Brothers"

Nothing touches Band of Brothers with me. Man, I love that series. Only a few of those guys left. Wild Bill passed last year. What an impact that series had on me.