Netflix Thread

[Muskie]

With plenty of time to watch movies... what are you watching or streaming

I'd like to plug beer wars (currently available on instant queue). If you are into Craft Beer it is a must see.

[Jumpy]

Just watched Best in Show yesterday. It was always one of those movies that I meant to get around to but never did. It wasn't as good as I had hoped, probably becuase the anticipation had built for so long.

[XUFan09]

Just watched Best in Show yesterday. It was always one of those movies that I meant to get around to but never did. It wasn't as good as I had hoped, probably becuase the anticipation had built for so long.

That's one of those movies that I would describe as "painfully funny." With that genre, you laugh but you also wince at the stupidity/awkwardness/etc.

[SixFig]

I'm currently trying to watch/rewatch every James Bond movie. Unfortunately not every one is on Watch Instantly so I'm gonna have to buckle down and order the remaining ones by mail.

[GuyFawkes38]

I'm currently trying to watch/rewatch every James Bond movie. Unfortunately not every one is on Watch Instantly so I'm gonna have to buckle down and order the remaining ones by mail.

I did that in high school and might try to do it again.

IMHO, the Bond series offers the very best of the action genre.

But it's also really cool to note the historical style and cultural changes as the series progressed.

[SixFig]

I did that in high school and might try to do it again.

IMHO, the Bond series offers the very best of the action genre.

But it's also really cool to note the historical style and cultural changes as the series progressed.

Indeed. It is interesting to note different cultural changes. Whether it is Bond getting facial reconstruction to "look Asian" (You Only Live Twice) or blatent themes of Blaxploitation (Live and Let Die), times have definitely changed. You could definitely make a college course in the study of Bond films and their cultural context.

[Denver Muskie]

I've started Dexter and Arrested Development recently. Definitely enjoying both series.

[Muskie]

I actually enjoyed the Tudors series as well. Although I'm a history guy.

[X-band '01]

Indeed. It is interesting to note different cultural changes. Whether it is Bond getting facial reconstruction to "look Asian" (You Only Live Twice) or blatent themes of Blaxploitation (Live and Let Die), times have definitely changed. You could definitely make a college course in the study of Bond films and their cultural context.

That's what I like about GoldenEye - that was the first Bond movie filmed after the fall of the Soviet Union. It wasn't a coincidence that it was the first movie to actually be filmed in part in Russia (most notably St. Petersburg). It also gave us the first female M (aka the "beancounter" Judi Dench).

[ballyhoohoo]

I actually enjoyed the Tudors series as well. Although I'm a history guy.

If you have Shotime, check out the Borgias

[Muskie]

I don't have showtime. Bally I need you to watch Beerwars before AFO this year.

[XU05and07]

I've started Dexter and Arrested Development recently. Definitely enjoying both series.

I don't understand why they only have the first 2 seasons of Dexter on streaming for Netflix...my wife and I started that series a couple weeks ago and now have to wait for the DVDs to arrive.

Season 3 starts tomorrow

[GuyFawkes38]

I don't understand why they only have the first 2 seasons of Dexter on streaming for Netflix...my wife and I started that series a couple weeks ago and now have to wait for the DVDs to arrive.

Season 3 starts tomorrow

Californiacation had the issue a while back. I guess that's just how Showtime structured their deal with Netflix.

[X-Fan]

Just watched "The Other Guys" last week...FREAKING HILARIOUS!

[nkymuskie]

I have watched the first two seasons of Dexter on Netflix then luckily my roommate had seasons 3&4 on DVD. Just finished season 4 on Friday.

Today I had some free time and watched the documentary on soldiers in Afghanistan called Restrepo. That's a real interesting watch. I am a big fan of documentaries

[smileyy]

Today I had some free time and watched the documentary on soldiers in Afghanistan called Restrepo. That's a real interesting watch. I am a big fan of documentaries

You're aware that a director of that movie was recently killed in Libya? I figured that might have motivated your watching, but would be very topical if you didn't know.

[nkymuskie]

You're aware that a director of that movie was recently killed in Libya? I figured that might have motivated your watching, but would be very topical if you didn't know.

Oh wow I did not know that. I had heard of a director being recently killed in Libya, but I wasn't aware that was him. I was just looking through the documentaries and found this one. I am a big history buff. The documentary was really well done though

[Tu 4 MVP]

I have watched the first two seasons of Dexter on Netflix then luckily my roommate had seasons 3&4 on DVD. Just finished season 4 on Friday.

Today I had some free time and watched the documentary on soldiers in Afghanistan called Restrepo. That's a real interesting watch. I am a big fan of documentaries

If you like Restrepo, check out Gunners Palace (Iraq) and The Battle for Marjah (Afghan), which might be a HBO doc.

[Jumpy]

I don't understand why they only have the first 2 seasons of Dexter on streaming for Netflix...my wife and I started that series a couple weeks ago and now have to wait for the DVDs to arrive.

Season 3 starts tomorrow

To get you to buy seasons three and four on DVD. My wife and I watched the first two seasons on Netflix when I was laid up after back surgery. She promptly went out and bought the other two to catch up.

[STL_XUfan]

The entire series of LOST is avialable if you have never seen it or want to watch it again.

This Film is not yet Rated is also another good documentary if you liked Beer Wars.

Weeds is another show on there that is a good watch if you have never seen it (after season 3 it begins a slow downward descent).

Also Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip is a solid show that only had 1 season (The first half is way better than the second half, you get the feeling they knew they were being canceled and mailed in the second half of the season).

[XUFan09]

Chuck is another good show if you like a combination of geeks and spy stuff. I believe the first three seasons are available on DVD (fourth season will be finishing up May 16th and hopefully it gets renewed).

[nkymuskie]

If you like Restrepo, check out Gunners Palace (Iraq) and The Battle for Marjah (Afghan), which might be a HBO doc.

I'll definitely check those out

[Xavgrad08]

]I'd like to plug beer wars (currently available on instant queue). If you are into Craft Beer it is a must see.[/QUOTE

I loved Beer wars. It was an interestiing look at the little guy trying to gain market share in the beer industry. It definitely painted Anheuser-Busch in a negative light at times. Just got done watching Enron Smartest men in the room. That was a good documentary about the greed of the Enron Executives.

Watched Freakonomics off of streaming and liked it. ( If you have read the book there really isn't a reason to watch the documentary). I love watching tv series off of Net Flix, I am currently watching 30 Rock, and really enjoying it.

[PM Thor]

Between my Iphone, my puter, the DVDs sent to me, and my XBox, I have seen just about everything mentioned in this thread (chick watches Dancing, or Best Dress, or some chic thing, meanwhile I watch Machete on my laptop)....I went through the Spartacus series, The two League seasons...

So I am now moving into my third tier of movies/television shows to watch...so yes...I just started it...

The Greatest American Hero. Keepin' it real. (only streaming until 5/1 though, got to knock this out)

I HATE dayton.

[GuyFawkes38]

Dr. Who is fun.

[Fireball]

I've been using Netflix to catch up on some TV shows. I'm currently watching the Dead Zone and Scrubs. I wish they add Simon and Simon back out there.

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[GuyFawkes38]

Watching season 2 of The Wire.

It's better than season 1. But I think it's overrated. It's good, but it doesn't transcend genre. If you like cop procedural shows you'll like it. If you don't, you'll probably not like it.

[xuvictory]

"The Fighter", which won a few oscars is very good. True story with Wahlberg and Christian Bale.

[Fireball]

Noticed that Sports Night is out there now. I can't wait to watch that again.

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[ballyhoohoo]

Watching She's out of my league. Hilarious movie

[smileyy]

It's not well-publicized (outside of the website itself), but Amazon.com has a fair amount of digital content available to Amazon Prime subscribers. A lot of it overlaps with Netflix, and I'm not sure I'd call it worthwhile enough to get a Prime subscription for, but if you are a Prime member, its worth checking out.

[XU-PA]

Human Centipede.
I've found that the instant cue is a goldmine of really, really crappy movies! These are great for a really boring saturday night, I even have my wife looking forward to our garbage pick of the week!
The beauty of the instant cue is just that, not enough action? taking too long for someone to pull back a bloody stump? not grossed out enough? Toss it back and try another!

[XUglow]

Started watching "Wire in the Blood" this weekend. British drama and a psychologist trying to solve serial killings.

I noticed this weekend that the trailers for The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo are out. The 3 movie set is out in the Scandinavian Drama section. The movies are in Swedish and dubbed, but they are absolutely perfectly done. Zero chance that the star of the English version can come anywhere close to matching the performance that Noomi Rapace puts on as the title character. Michael Nyquist is a great actor and a regular guy. I can't see Daniel Craig coming across the screen as a regular guy, but I could be wrong.

http://i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/01580/dragonmain_1580831c.jpg

[GuyFawkes38]

Lots of TV critics are reviewing old series this summer. One of my favorites, Alan Sepinwall, is re-reviewing Twin Peaks.

I just watched the 1st episode of Twin Peaks (it's on Netflix Instant). It's one of the oddest things I've seen. I can't tell if I like it or hate. It reminds me of a much stranger version of a Quinton Tarantino film.

If your in to weird, check it out.

[SixFig]

Finished watching all 10 episodes of "World War II in HD" on Netflix. Some pretty intense stuff, especially the brutality of the island battles in the pacific. Not for the weak of stomach.

[GuyFawkes38]

"Lost in America" is a fun comedy.

[GuyFawkes38]

Noticed that Sports Night is out there now. I can't wait to watch that again.

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Sort of a weird show to me. It's in between a single camera show and a sitcom. The laugh track is odd.

Still, kind of fun. Lots of fast talking like you find in every Sorkin production.

[Fred Garvin 2.0]

"Lost in America" is a fun comedy.

Pauline Kael said the first hour is the funniest comedy ever. She, like many critics, lament Brooks' inability to come up with endings.

BTW, i see HBO has film coming out with Tim Robbins depicting the Loud family that PBS profiled in the 70's. Brooks spoofed this in "Real Life."

[Fred Garvin 2.0]

Forgot to mention I watched "Trailer Park Boys" on netflix at my brother's place. That show is a riot. Anyone else a fan?

[GuyFawkes38]

Just watched "Metropolitan". Loved it. Very funny and makes you feel sympathy for the "UHB".


Pauline Kael said the first hour is the funniest comedy ever. She, like many critics, lament Brooks' inability to come up with endings.

Definitely. Odd abrupt ending.

[MADXSTER]

I noticed this weekend that the trailers for The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo are out. The 3 movie set is out in the Scandinavian Drama section. http://i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/01580/dragonmain_1580831c.jpg

I watched the 3 movie set, it was sub titled, and loved all three.

Also, I M is a very good two set movie.

[GuyFawkes38]

I was quite proud to say that I've never seen a full Star Trek movie or TV episode in my life.

That changed last night. I watched Wrath of Khan which is streaming on Netflix. I loved it. Maybe I should give Star Trek more of a chance. Although from a couple quick google searches, Wrath of Khan appears to be most Star Trek fans favorite film. So maybe it's all downhill from here.

[Kahns Krazy]

The original Star Trek movie is decent. Three through six are absolutely horrible. The next few are ok if you are a fan of The Next Generation story lines,but if you have stayed away this long, I'm going to say you wouldn't like.

I liked the 2009 Star Trek, and will watch the new one when it hits video.

[RealDeal]

Watched A Royal Affair on Friday and The Intouchables last night, both were excellent.

[GuyFawkes38]

Unfortunately, the original Star Trek movie is not available on Netflix. That probably would have helped me with the storyline. ugh Netflix.

I enjoy JJ Abrams. Definitely will have to check out both of his Star Trek films. It is kind of strange that Abrams is set to create the new Star Wars films. Star Trek and Star Wars are proudly different from each other. I wonder if under the same creator, they will be able to keep their distinctness.

[sirthought]

I've been hooked on this AMC series from a couple years ago called The Killing. It seems pretty well done IMO. Also, still going through House of Cards.

[BBC 08]

2 weeks till the greatest show ever returns to Netflix.

[XUFan09]

2 weeks till the greatest show ever returns to Netflix.

Hell yeah.

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[Kahns Krazy]

Unfortunately, the original Star Trek movie is not available on Netflix. That probably would have helped me with the storyline. ugh Netflix.

I enjoy JJ Abrams. Definitely will have to check out both of his Star Trek films. It is kind of strange that Abrams is set to create the new Star Wars films. Star Trek and Star Wars are proudly different from each other. I wonder if under the same creator, they will be able to keep their distinctness.

It's been a while since I've seen the original Star Trek and Wrath of Kahns Krazy, but I don't think you missed much on the story line. I think the only story tie in was from an episode of the original series.

[Fireball]

Unfortunately, the original Star Trek movie is not available on Netflix. That probably would have helped me with the storyline. ugh Netflix.

I enjoy JJ Abrams. Definitely will have to check out both of his Star Trek films. It is kind of strange that Abrams is set to create the new Star Wars films. Star Trek and Star Wars are proudly different from each other. I wonder if under the same creator, they will be able to keep their distinctness.

I did like the reboot movie a lot. Another good one to check out is First Contact. That's my favorite of the Next Generation movies.

[X-band '01]

It's been a while since I've seen the original Star Trek and Wrath of Kahns Krazy, but I don't think you missed much on the story line. I think the only story tie in was from an episode of the original series.

Space Seed was the episode from Season 1 featuring Khan.

[XUglow]

I started watching DramaFever.com for Spanish and Korean shows. It is free if you don't mind commercials. I like Korean historical dramas. I am in Denmark this week, and I am not finding a similar service for European TV. They claim there are too many different laws for streaming outside of the local area. The French do a lot of quality movies and TV. Spiral is the only good French series I found on Netflix. It is kind of their version of Law and Order. The Eagle and The Protectors are good Danish dramas on Netflix.

[GuyFawkes38]

Speaking of Euro productions, Netflix does have "Carlos the Jackal". A French/German production that I've been meaning to watch for a while.

[Milhouse]

For the last 6 months or so I've just consumed about everything Joss Whedon on Netflix.

Firefly
Serenity
Buffy
Angel (through season 3 now)

can't recommend his stuff enough. Clearly one of the most talented writers to work in television.

[muskiefan82]

For the last 6 months or so I've just consumed about everything Joss Whedon on Netflix.

Firefly
Serenity
Buffy
Angel (through season 3 now)

can't recommend his stuff enough. Clearly one of the most talented writers to work in television.

Then I am sure you will be excited about the new Marvel: Agents of SHIELD show coming on ABC

[Milhouse]

Then I am sure you will be excited about the new Marvel: Agents of SHIELD show coming on ABC

Very much so. Trailer looks awesome and I've absolutely loved all of the Marvel films so far, Avengers by far being the best.

[HAAS_U]

The last thing I watched on Netflix was Arrested Development season 4. Even though the format was much different then prior seasons, I still enjoyed it and found it very funny. I'll probably watch it again to pick up on things I missed on the first viewing.

[LadyMuskie]

I know we're late to the party, but we're finally getting around to The Walking Dead. I don't know why we didn't start sooner because we're both big fans of I Am Legend.

Netflix has helped us discover a lot of shows we didn't have time to watch before like Sons of Anarchy and The Walking Dead. I only wish we could also stream HBO and Showtime shows.

[BBC 08]

Anyone watching Orange is the New Black? What a great show.

[nkymuskie]

Anyone watching Orange is the New Black? What a great show.

I knocked that series out a week ago. I've had a lot of time on my hands recently waiting to start my job. Also knocked out parks and rec over the past week... I've had A LOT of free time.

[GIMMFD]

All 9 seasons of The X-Files.

[Milhouse]

All 9 seasons of The X-Files.

I'm almost done with Angel and looking for a new series to jump into. X-Files seems like a big undertaking with 180 episodes. Is it worth the watch? Also considering the new Dr. Who.

[Kahns Krazy]

I watched some season 1 x-files recently. It's funny to see Duchovny look so young, especially after watching Californication.

X-Files holds up okay. I didn't watch it the first couple seasons, but picked it up in probably the third season. At the time, it was a pioneering show. Without the advantage of the CGI that is so commonplace today, it manages to tell stories of government conspiracy, paranormal activity, and disturbing human nature in a really well written story line. You have to be willing to believe in a little bit of paranormal to really get into the show, and some of the episodes, especially in the first couple seasons, are not great in hindsight.

Ultimately, I think the writing outweighs any of the clumsiness early on. I'd recommend it.

I should add that I was a huge fan when the series was running. In the pre-dvr world, it was one of just a few shows I would set the vcr for.

[ArizonaXUGrad]

I'm almost done with Angel and looking for a new series to jump into. X-Files seems like a big undertaking with 180 episodes. Is it worth the watch? Also considering the new Dr. Who.

Highly recommend The Wire...
Though it didn't end Dead Like Me is excellent...
Seven Samurai anime is amazing and I just finished Code Geass which is also very good and anything Ghost in the Shell anime is epic.

[Milhouse]

Highly recommend The Wire...
Though it didn't end Dead Like Me is excellent...
Seven Samurai anime is amazing and I just finished Code Geass which is also very good and anything Ghost in the Shell anime is epic.

been meaning to give The Wire another shot now that I have HBO Go, might need to jump in this weekend and rewatch some of the first season. I did enjoy Dead Like Me as well.

[GIMMFD]

I'm almost done with Angel and looking for a new series to jump into. X-Files seems like a big undertaking with 180 episodes. Is it worth the watch? Also considering the new Dr. Who.

I watched it a long time ago and forgot everything, so I'm going over it again and watching season 1 so far, and I watch maybe 2-3 a night because I get so into them, I love how it always ends with a cliff hanger. There's some episodes that are actually pretty creepy, which is saying something for the 1990's quality/special effects.

[blobfan]

Dead like Me was awesome. Gotta see the movie they did to tie things up as well.

I liked half the X-Files. I always felt the best eps were the stand-alones. The conspiracy eps usually dragged for me, although occasionally they'd have a good 2-3 ep arc.

[Milhouse]

I didn't realize X-Files had a continual story I actually thought it was pretty much all stand alone. I'll have to give it a shot as I loved Serialized Television much more than drama of the week types.

[paulxu]

You should like the Killing and The Bridge then.

(Under the Dome a big disappointment)

[Milhouse]

You should like the Killing and The Bridge then.

(Under the Dome a big disappointment)

Been meaning to check out The Bridge...heard good things. I enjoyed episode 1 of Under the Dome but DVR messed up so I haven't been able to watch anymore. Big Stephen King fan and Brian K Vaughn fan so we'll see how it goes.

Hated The Killing. I watched the first two seasons week by week and that was the worse. Stupid cliffhangers next to horrible resolves the next week. Definitely not the best way to watch that show. Other than that I'd say AMC has mostly successes in the drama department.

[GuyFawkes38]

I enjoyed "Iron Sky". It's about Nazis on the moon.

[Milhouse]

Started Orange is the New Black.

Good but probably the most overrated show of the year...it's pretty much just like Weeds, its clever and entertaining but no real substance. A very very very watered down version of Oz, which was one of the best shows ever in my opinion.

[Kahns Krazy]

I'm still watching under the Dome (even thought that is a bit of a threadjack). I can't think of a single Stephen King story that translated well to TV. The Stand was ok, but the book was so much better. Tommyknockers was horrible. Haven on SyFy is enjoyable, but it is maybe 3% inspired by the Colorado Kid.

[BBC 08]

Started Orange is the New Black.

Good but probably the most overrated show of the year...it's pretty much just like Weeds, its clever and entertaining but no real substance. A very very very watered down version of Oz, which was one of the best shows ever in my opinion.

Someone doesn't like hot lesbian sex.

[blobfan]

Started Orange is the New Black.

Good but probably the most overrated show of the year...it's pretty much just like Weeds, its clever and entertaining but no real substance. A very very very watered down version of Oz, which was one of the best shows ever in my opinion.
Anyone who hasn't seen Oz needs to give it a go. Dark and engaging.

I'm still watching under the Dome (even thought that is a bit of a threadjack). I can't think of a single Stephen King story that translated well to TV. The Stand was ok, but the book was so much better. Tommyknockers was horrible. Haven on SyFy is enjoyable, but it is maybe 3% inspired by the Colorado Kid.
I think I've agreed with you on this before. Good writers/directors can do really good things with Stephen King stories--Deloris Claiborne, Green Mile, Shawshank. But either because of the writers/directors or because Stephen King himself has more direct involvement with them, the TV stuff doesn't pan out. Langoliers is a classic example. The short story had me sitting on the edge of my seat wanting to know how the story would pan out but the TV movie put me to sleep. I think that's why I love Haven. It's 'based on' not a direct telling.
NOTE: in general I wouldn't recommend Deloris Claiborne to guys. It's the bonds between the women that made it so compelling for me. And while I probably shouldn't stir up controversy by mentioning a Kathy Bates flic on this board, if you do check it out, be assured she remains completely clothed.

[Milhouse]

Anyone who hasn't seen Oz needs to give it a go. Dark and engaging.

I think I've agreed with you on this before. Good writers/directors can do really good things with Stephen King stories--Deloris Claiborne, Green Mile, Shawshank. But either because of the writers/directors or because Stephen King himself has more direct involvement with them, the TV stuff doesn't pan out. Langoliers is a classic example. The short story had me sitting on the edge of my seat wanting to know how the story would pan out but the TV movie put me to sleep. I think that's why I love Haven. It's 'based on' not a direct telling.
NOTE: in general I wouldn't recommend Deloris Claiborne to guys. It's the bonds between the women that made it so compelling for me. And while I probably shouldn't stir up controversy by mentioning a Kathy Bates flic on this board, if you do check it out, be assured she remains completely clothed.

Very much agreed with this. To go along with that: The Shining, The Mist, Stand By Me, Misery. All incredible adaptations. Meanwhile Pet Semetary, one of the scariest books I've read has a laughable adaptation.

Under the Dome just got picked up for a second season which will be interesting as I thought this was a standalone miniseries...

[GoMuskies]

I just "discovered" Breaking Bad. Took about three days to get through Season 1. Good stuff, although I have a hard time getting Malcolm in the Middle out of my head when watching Bryan Cranston in that role.

[GuyFawkes38]

I just "discovered" Breaking Bad. Took about three days to get through Season 1. Good stuff, although I have a hard time getting Malcolm in the Middle out of my head when watching Bryan Cranston in that role.

Really? It took me 3 season until I figured it out by looking up his IMDB page (althought I haven't watched much Malcolm in the Middle).

Just an incredible show that somehow gets better with each season.

[PMI]

I just "discovered" Breaking Bad. Took about three days to get through Season 1. Good stuff, although I have a hard time getting Malcolm in the Middle out of my head when watching Bryan Cranston in that role.

You're in for quite the ride, Go. When I first watched season one, I thought it was so incredibly awesome. Then I just realized it keeps getting better and better and better. You'd be doing yourself a favor by going on a full binge and catching up before 8/11. You'll fly right through it. I will reserve judgement until I see how they wrap it up, but I'd say it's on pace to be my favorite drama ever.

[Milhouse]

Easily the best show of the past 10 years. I'm with PMI in that I'll have to reserve judgment until the show has concluded but potentially could be my favorite tv show ever....and fortunately/unfortunately I watch a shitload of television (but I also work for a TV station so there's that excuse).

Fans of Breaking Bad should definitely check out Homeland...much better on a binge watch than week to week basis.

[LA Muskie]

Breaking Bad is the best thing I've watched in quite a while. I too missed it until I caught up on Netflix in December (yes...in one month). My ONLY complaint (and I'm stretching here to come up with one) is that started off with a good amount of dark humor but has morphed to mostly just dark now. Probably understandable given the development of the characters, but I do miss the humor.

[LA Muskie]

PS: If you like Aaron Sorkin-written projects (particularly West Wing and/or Sports Night), catch up on Newsroom. Season 1 was very good, albeit preachy at times. I think Season 2 is already blowing it out of the water. The writing is excellent and the acting is stellar.

[Milhouse]

Breaking Bad is the best thing I've watched in quite a while. I too missed it until I caught up on Netflix in December (yes...in one month). My ONLY complaint (and I'm stretching here to come up with one) is that started off with a good amount of dark humor but has morphed to mostly just dark now. Probably understandable given the development of the characters, but I do miss the humor.

I'm with you...not so much of a complaint as just kinda missing that. I miss the days of them cooking in the rv and all of that witty banter. Got a bit of that this season in terms of them cooking in houses with the fumigation tents up but for these last 8 episodes the good times are definitely over. Even Hank probably won't have much humor these last 8 episodes with the big revelation from last week.

We'll need a breaking bad thread come August 11....

[GoMuskies]

Newsroom.

Too anti-Koch for my tastes

[PMI]

Breaking Bad is the best thing I've watched in quite a while. I too missed it until I caught up on Netflix in December (yes...in one month). My ONLY complaint (and I'm stretching here to come up with one) is that started off with a good amount of dark humor but has morphed to mostly just dark now. Probably understandable given the development of the characters, but I do miss the humor.

I think the show is deliberately growing darker to parallel the descent of the lives of the characters, which I think is pretty cool. I also loved the lighter, more humorous side of the show in seasons past, but I remember reading a Vince Gilligan interview where he said he really wanted the course of the show to show the complete transformation of a good guy to a bad guy. I think it's cool how the show has seemingly become darker as Walt's character, and the world around him, sinks further.

But I will say no more because it's not a show you want any spoilers of if you aren't caught up.

[RealDeal]

Streamed "After the Wedding," thought it was excellent.

[Nigel Tufnel]

I just "discovered" Breaking Bad. Took about three days to get through Season 1. Good stuff, although I have a hard time getting Malcolm in the Middle out of my head when watching Bryan Cranston in that role.

I always thought of Tim Watley. The dentist who offended Jerry when he converted to Judaism. Jerry thought he converted for the jokes. I'll never forget the scene where Jerry is in a confessional. "I think he converted for the jokes." "And this offends you as a Jew?" "No...it offends me as a comedian."

"Get me a schtikle of fluoride."

Cranston is great.

My parents just annihilated all 5 seasons to get caught up in the last month. They are eaten up with all things BB.

[eXdrummer]

My ONLY complaint (and I'm stretching here to come up with one) is that started off with a good amount of dark humor but has morphed to mostly just dark now. Probably understandable given the development of the characters, but I do miss the humor.

Valid point, but for me, episodes with Saul provide just enough humor to get through each season.

I'm curious to see what the Saul spin-off show ends up looking like if it comes to fruition.

[Nigel Tufnel]

Easily the best show of the past 10 years. I'm with PMI in that I'll have to reserve judgment until the show has concluded but potentially could be my favorite tv show ever.....

Avon Barksde, Stringer Bell, Omar Little, Marlo Stanfield and Snoop disagree. And Clay Davis just said, "sheeeeeeeeeeeeeet."

I love Breaking Bad but just can't agree that it's easily better than The Wire.

[XUFan09]

Avon Barksde, Stringer Bell, Omar Little, Marlo Stanfield and Snoop disagree. And Clay Davis just said, "sheeeeeeeeeeeeeet."

I love Breaking Bad but just can't agree that it's easily better than The Wire.

I'm actually about to start The Wire, now that I have HBO Go, with Breaking Bad on the short list after that.

Speaking of HBO Go, I only have it until October, as I got four months of HBO free when I started a new Internet service. In the limited time I have it available, are there any shows that you guys recommend? I just finished Rome and my wife and I got her caught up on Game of Thrones. Any other top-notch choices?

[RealDeal]

I'm actually about to start The Wire, now that I have HBO Go, with Breaking Bad on the short list after that.

Speaking of HBO Go, I only have it until October, as I got four months of HBO free when I started a new Internet service. In the limited time I have it available, are there any shows that you guys recommend? I just finished Rome and my wife and I got her caught up on Game of Thrones. Any other top-notch choices?

I think someone already mentioned it, but Deadwood would be at the top of my list.

[PMI]

Avon Barksde, Stringer Bell, Omar Little, Marlo Stanfield and Snoop disagree. And Clay Davis just said, "sheeeeeeeeeeeeeet."

I love Breaking Bad but just can't agree that it's easily better than The Wire.

The Wire was excellent, and certainly in any discussion for best TV dramas. I think the thing that gives the edge to Breaking Bad, to me, is the overall production of it. I've always been big into that and Breaking Bad stands out compared to any other show in that regard. The camera work, coloring and lighting, and all of the editing techniques used really make it a great visual experience. Just the overall tempo of the show in general is in a league of its own in my opinion. And that's before you even get into the acting and writing. It's just a masterful show all around.

[LA Muskie]

I think the show is deliberately growing darker to parallel the descent of the lives of the characters, which I think is pretty cool. I also loved the lighter, more humorous side of the show in seasons past, but I remember reading a Vince Gilligan interview where he said he really wanted the course of the show to show the complete transformation of a good guy to a bad guy. I think it's cool how the show has seemingly become darker as Walt's character, and the world around him, sinks further.

But I will say no more because it's not a show you want any spoilers of if you aren't caught up.
I think that's probably right. And true to the story arc. I miss it, but it's probably the right creative arc. And you're right about spoilers, so I'll STFU now...

[STL_XUfan]

http://youtu.be/zIom3LSbB0I

[LA Muskie]

http://youtu.be/zIom3LSbB0I
I was thinking the exact same thing. One of the funniest things I've seen on Family Guy. And I've seen a lot of funny stuff on it...

[Milhouse]

Avon Barksde, Stringer Bell, Omar Little, Marlo Stanfield and Snoop disagree. And Clay Davis just said, "sheeeeeeeeeeeeeet."

I love Breaking Bad but just can't agree that it's easily better than The Wire.

I really need to get back into The Wire. I watched 1.5 seasons about 5 years ago, but it was my freshman year so I got distracted and got away from it.


Just started True Blood, but The Wire and Deadwood are high on my list. HBO Go is amazing.

I'll second the Newsroom. Sorkin is an acquired taste but I am a fan.

[nuts4xu]

I wish HBO Go had a feature where I could download episodes and watch when I am on a plane, or somewhere without a free internet connection.

[Milhouse]

I wish HBO Go had a feature where I could download episodes and watch when I am on a plane, or somewhere without a free internet connection.

Doubt that will ever happen. HBO is a huge victim of Piracy as is, don't think they want to hand over the most recent episodes for download willy nilly.

[Jumpy]

You're in for quite the ride, Go. When I first watched season one, I thought it was so incredibly awesome. Then I just realized it keeps getting better and better and better. You'd be doing yourself a favor by going on a full binge and catching up before 8/11. You'll fly right through it. I will reserve judgement until I see how they wrap it up, but I'd say it's on pace to be my favorite drama ever.

I endorse this message. Breaking Bad is the reason that TV was invented.

[BBC 08]

Saw that the first half of season 5 for Breaking Bad will begin to stream this weekend. Just in time to catch up before the last half begins.

[blobfan]

I was thinking the exact same thing. One of the funniest things I've seen on Family Guy. And I've seen a lot of funny stuff on it...

It was better than Cats. I want to see it again and again.

[LA Muskie]

http://www.hulu.com/watch/279562

[SixFig]

Saw that the first half of season 5 for Breaking Bad will begin to stream this weekend. Just in time to catch up before the last half begins.

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9Me2_lWg0P4/UN9ha3bgBcI/AAAAAAAACOM/hDqvB14XydY/s1600/Torii-Hunter-birthday-kid.gif

[bobbiemcgee]

SunDance channel is airing 4 seasons of Breaking Bad every Monday @ 11pm - 2 episodes each Monday I guess - set the dvr. Starts tonite.

[Milhouse]

SunDance channel is airing 4 seasons of Breaking Bad every Monday @ 11pm - 2 episodes each Monday I guess - set the dvr. Starts tonite.

Or for the price of 8 bucks you could watch the whole series right now on Netflix.

[Kahns Krazy]

Not Netflix, but still throwback TV (and maybe on Netflix), The Hub is showing old Mork and Mindy episodes. Last night the first 4 episodes were on. It featured a "flashback/flashover" of Mork getting set up by the Fonz on a date with Laverne. 70's tv was effing weird.

[GIMMFD]

Apparently this "Orange is the New Black" series is amazing, anyone getting into it yet?

[BBC 08]

Apparently this "Orange is the New Black" series is amazing, anyone getting into it yet?

Yes. It's really, really, really good. Also, lots of lesbian sex. Can never go wrong with that.

[Milhouse]

I think it's incredibly overrated. It's basically just like Weeds (same creator). It's got an incredibly mediocre cast and really my brother described it best "it's a PG-13 version of Oz, people that can't handle Oz will love it."

Oz is one of my favorite shows of all time and at times this feels like a watered down ripoff. But Oz did literally everything better from stories to writing to character development to casting.

Granted I'm only 5 episodes in. I'll finish it in due time but I'm in no rush, there's a lot better TV out there right now...

That said if this is the worst thing Netflix ever does then we will all be VERY lucky, because then even at it's worst its still miles above most networks.

[GuyFawkes38]

With Breaking Bad and Mad Men ending, how will AMC recover. It is the end of an era.


I was thinking the exact same thing. One of the funniest things I've seen on Family Guy. And I've seen a lot of funny stuff on it...

Ha, yeah. I do get sick of The Wire recommendations. IMHO, the love of The Wire partly stems from SWPL concerns about inner city issues. People want to signal that they care.

But when it comes down to it, I think it's overrated (and that's not to say it's bad....just saying it isn't the greatest show ever created).

[Muskie]

I think it's incredibly overrated. It's basically just like Weeds (same creator). It's got an incredibly mediocre cast and really my brother described it best "it's a PG-13 version of Oz, people that can't handle Oz will love it."

Oz is one of my favorite shows of all time and at times this feels like a watered down ripoff. But Oz did literally everything better from stories to writing to character development to casting.

Granted I'm only 5 episodes in. I'll finish it in due time but I'm in no rush, there's a lot better TV out there right now...

That said if this is the worst thing Netflix ever does then we will all be VERY lucky, because then even at it's worst its still miles above most networks.

I loved oz. what is this new show?

[Milhouse]

I loved oz. what is this new show?

Orange is the New Black it's a Netflix Exclusive. It's good but no where near the praise it is receiving. Oz was incredible...game changing I'd say. Orange is the New Black is alright but I don't understand all the praise. Personally I think House of Cards was a lot better.

[blobfan]

I guess this is sort of old but watched a part of the Sherlock miniseries on Netflix and really liked it. Definitely recommend. The camera work/editing is worthy of the acting and stories.

Any Ricky Gervais fans out there? I'm curious if Derek is worth watching.

[Milhouse]

I guess this is sort of old but watched a part of the Sherlock miniseries on Netflix and really liked it. Definitely recommend. The camera work/editing is worthy of the acting and stories.

Any Ricky Gervais fans out there? I'm curious if Derek is worth watching.

Found myself watching some of the original Office this weekend. Forgot how insanely funny it was. I remember hating the American version and Michael Scott initially just because Gervais was brilliant.

I liked Extras a lot too, Derek looks interesting and I'll be checking it out for sure.

I'd recommend The Inbetweeners if you haven't seen it and you're a fan of television from over the pond.

[XUFan09]

I guess this is sort of old but watched a part of the Sherlock miniseries on Netflix and really liked it. Definitely recommend. The camera work/editing is worthy of the acting and stories.

Are you taking about the modern adaptation? If so, the new season is coming out soon!

Sent from my DROID RAZR HD using Tapatalk 2

[blobfan]

Are you taking about the modern adaptation? If so, the new season is coming out soon!

Sent from my DROID RAZR HD using Tapatalk 2

Yup, the new Sherlock with Cumberbatch and Freeman. Absolutely loving it. Watson as a war-junkie ex-army Doc and Sherlock as an unabashed 'functioning sociopath' is more enjoyable than the manic big screen version with Downey Jr and Law, even though I love those two actors.

[Muskie]

Yup, the new Sherlock with Cumberbatch and Freeman. Absolutely loving it. Watson as a war-junkie ex-army Doc and Sherlock as an unabashed 'functioning sociopath' is more enjoyable than the manic big screen version with Downey Jr and Law, even though I love those two actors.

I've watched the first season of Sherlock. Really enjoy it. I also enjoy the Downey jr./ law portrayal as well for what it is. Basil Rathbone will always be Sherlock Holmes in a classical sense.

[Kahns Krazy]

Very much agreed with this. To go along with that: The Shining, The Mist, Stand By Me, Misery. All incredible adaptations. Meanwhile Pet Semetary, one of the scariest books I've read has a laughable adaptation.

Under the Dome just got picked up for a second season which will be interesting as I thought this was a standalone miniseries...

This (again) isn't 100% on topic, but I'm still watching the Dome, and it's getting worse. The girl doesn't get into much that wades into the sci-fi end of the pool, so I think I'm still watching it because she is. The writing on this show is terrible. There's no suspense. Kids "figuring out" the supernatural always bugs me. The character reactions to things are totally impossible to believe. If I were watching this on my own, I would have quit by now.

The rest of the country seems to not care as much, because it is far and away the #1 show on tv. WTF.

[Milhouse]

This (again) isn't 100% on topic, but I'm still watching the Dome, and it's getting worse. The girl doesn't get into much that wades into the sci-fi end of the pool, so I think I'm still watching it because she is. The writing on this show is terrible. There's no suspense. Kids "figuring out" the supernatural always bugs me. The character reactions to things are totally impossible to believe. If I were watching this on my own, I would have quit by now.

The rest of the country seems to not care as much, because it is far and away the #1 show on tv. WTF.

Granted #1 in the summer doesn't mean that much. It has almost zero competition from any other series as everything else is reality/game show based.

I only watched Episode 1. I want to watch it...mainly for Dean Norris. But it has quickly gone down on my list of shows to watch. It's too bad also everyone involved seemed awesome. Steven Spielberg is probably my favorite director but he will slap his name on any television show for a pay check, pretty disappointing.

[Kahns Krazy]

Probably true, but the gross numbers are holding up. I was expecting to see a drop off from week to week. After the week 1 dropoff, it's held pretty steady.

It is amazing the kind of FX they will invest in a tv series these days. The imagery is pretty amazing. Everything else is blah.

[Jumpy]

This (again) isn't 100% on topic, but I'm still watching the Dome, and it's getting worse. The girl doesn't get into much that wades into the sci-fi end of the pool, so I think I'm still watching it because she is. The writing on this show is terrible. There's no suspense. Kids "figuring out" the supernatural always bugs me. The character reactions to things are totally impossible to believe. If I were watching this on my own, I would have quit by now.

The rest of the country seems to not care as much, because it is far and away the #1 show on tv. WTF.

Just curious, but have you read the book? I'm just asking because I found the book to be based on a very hokey premise and am wondering if you were aware of that premise going in to the show, or if you were going in blind.

[Kahns Krazy]

Have not read the book. What's interesting is that I see a lot of the same problems in the Stephen King book to TV translation that I see when I have read the book, without even having read the book. I bet not much about the book would surprise me. Stephen King is my favorite author to read, but a lot of the mechanics of his stories repeat themselves in different version from book to book. He has a way of telling a story that allows characters to have a bit of intuition or supernatural connection that comes across as an acceptable part of the premise that never translates well into TV. On TV, people just know stuff.

When the parts that happen in people's minds in the book need to be acted out in the TV show or movie, it just gets clumsy as hell. Did you see the movie "Dreamcatcher"? The whole mental library thing worked in the book but was just impossible to understand in the movie.

That's why his stories that don't involve anything supernatural make for the best movies - Stand By Me, Shawshank, Misery, Cujo. Shining is a bit of an exception, but hauntings and mental illness don't really require a huge leap for most readers or viewers.

Having said that, I watch them all. Except Lawnmower man. Never saw that, but from what I heard, the only thing it had in common with the story was the title.

[Milhouse]

Have not read the book. What's interesting is that I see a lot of the same problems in the Stephen King book to TV translation that I see when I have read the book, without even having read the book. I bet not much about the book would surprise me. Stephen King is my favorite author to read, but a lot of the mechanics of his stories repeat themselves in different version from book to book. He has a way of telling a story that allows characters to have a bit of intuition or supernatural connection that comes across as an acceptable part of the premise that never translates well into TV. On TV, people just know stuff.

When the parts that happen in people's minds in the book need to be acted out in the TV show or movie, it just gets clumsy as hell. Did you see the movie "Dreamcatcher"? The whole mental library thing worked in the book but was just impossible to understand in the movie.

That's why his stories that don't involve anything supernatural make for the best movies - Stand By Me, Shawshank, Misery, Cujo. Shining is a bit of an exception, but hauntings and mental illness don't really require a huge leap for most readers or viewers.

Having said that, I watch them all. Except Lawnmower man. Never saw that, but from what I heard, the only thing it had in common with the story was the title.

I'd say The Mist was an excellent film as well and that fall's in the horror genre. It's equally important who is at the helm of it rather than the story line I'd say.

[Milhouse]

Couple recommendations to make here. Some on Netflix. Some not but just looking to ramp up tv/movie discussion again now that Breaking Bad is done (still a huge hole in my heart).

Recently saw the following in theaters: Don Jon, Gravity, Prisoners. All pretty good all very different. Gravity is an experience for sure. I'd estimate I've probably been to +/- 400 movies in the theater and this sticks out as one of the most have to see it in the theater experiences. I am not a fan of 3D but it is essential for this. Prisoners is very thrilling...horrible ending but still worth watching. Don Jon was refreshing, love JGL and it was interesting that this is the material he decided to write and direct.

Finished True Blood on HBO Go. Its an interesting show. I wouldn't have watched it if not for my girlfriend, but must say I am glad I did. Probably the closest thing to a Soap Opera I've seen (I'd argue Sons of Anarchy is up there too though). It is trash but it's as good as trash can be.

Homeland Season 3 is looking pretty promising (haven't seen episode 3 yet) but goddamn do I love me some Crazy Carrie. Can't wait for her to break out the highlighters again.

This weekend watched a couple things on Netflix I'd recommend: The Imposter - A documentary about a 13 year old who disappeared in Texas...then a 23 year old Man who pretends to be the boy years. If the premise sounds interesting give it a watch. You won't be disappointed.

Rewatched Zodiac for the first time in a couple years. Jake Gyllenhaal in Prisoners made me want to revisit this. Just an incredibly made movie, even with it pushing 3 hours it's gripping the entire time. One of Fincher's bests in recent years.

I finally put in disc one of The Wire last night and watched Episode One. Man am I in for a ride.

[smileyy]

I'm passing the time with the wife watching Ripper Street and Call the Midwife. I wouldn't call them great shows, but if you're looking for something to watch, you can do a lot worse.

[LadyMuskie]

Netflix has officially passed HBO in subscribers. We dumped satellite back in March, and aside from the fact that we'll miss seeing X play on Fox Sports 1, it's been a great decision! Netflix and Amazon more than fulfill our needs (and we wouldn't have Amazon save the fact that we already pay for prime because of how much we purchase from Amazon regularly), and the HD antenna does a great job of broadcasting about 40 over the air channels. We'll likely never go back.

[paulxu]

, and aside from the fact that we'll miss seeing X play on Fox Sports 1, it's been a great decision!

How are you going to do Live Chat if you can't see what's going on?

[GoMuskies]

aside from the fact that we'll miss seeing X play on Fox Sports 1

Aside from that, how was the play Mrs. Lincoln?

[Milhouse]

Yeah I hate that my Cable bill is 160 a month....and then netflix on top of it. But netflix passing HBO is no surprise...I mean for HBO you need to have basic cable AND then spend $15 a month. In terms of show quality I don't think Netflix is anywhere near the level of HBO is. And of course it's going to take time and a lot more money too.

I'd love to cut cable but I cannot even imagine not having ESPN/Fox Spots 1 from September-March

[GuyFawkes38]

I just got Amazon Prime. I expected mostly overlap with Netflix, but was pleasantly surprised that there is a lot of unique content. The only problem is that the user interface for Amazon Prime TV app is frustrating. I'm guessing copyright infringement keeps them from copying Netflix, but I wish they could. Also, the iPhone app only works with wifi, which is kind of a pain.

[LadyMuskie]

How are you going to do Live Chat if you can't see what's going on?


Aside from that, how was the play Mrs. Lincoln?

Well, we bought an extra ticket to the games that all three of us could make with the money we saved, so there's that. We'll still miss the away games, but honestly we missed a lot of those last year because we were out and about doing other things. It will be hard, no doubt, and the hubby has already made plans to go to a friend's house for some games, but we'll get through it.

[LadyMuskie]

I just got Amazon Prime. I expected mostly overlap with Netflix, but was pleasantly surprised that there is a lot of unique content. The only problem is that the user interface for Amazon Prime TV app is frustrating. I'm guessing copyright infringement keeps them from copying Netflix, but I wish they could. Also, the iPhone app only works with wifi, which is kind of a pain.

Netflix, by far, has the best user interface.

[paulxu]

Well, we bought an extra ticket to the games that all three of us could make with the money we saved, so there's that. We'll still miss the away games, but honestly we missed a lot of those last year because we were out and about doing other things. It will be hard, no doubt, and the hubby has already made plans to go to a friend's house for some games, but we'll get through it.

We will talk about you if you're not there.

[LadyMuskie]

We will talk about you if you're not there.

But only good things, right? Right?

[GuyFawkes38]

This is a really interesting article on the downside of Netflix:
http://blogs.reuters.com/felix-salmon/2014/01/03/netflixs-dumbed-down-algorithms/

I'm tempted to try the author's strategy and cancel my Netflix for a couple months to try a quality over quantity approach.

[MADXSTER]

The Way Back is a good movie. Came across it accidentally.

[Milhouse]

I really do enjoy Netflix. My family/I have been subscribers since 1999 (15 years holy cow..........) but I've always said If you're looking for a specific movie Netflix probably doesn't have it, but you'll probably find something entertaining to watch.

But it's great for a lot of things. Especially TV shows. Currently I'm on the 5th season of Dexter in about a month. Quick glance at amazon and 5 seasons of dexter would set me back 75 dollars. But instead I only paid 8. Not too mention the other movies I've watched on it etc...

It's not perfect but it's silly that some people think Netflix should have EVERYTHING. I'd say the 8 dollars a month are worth it alone just for the original shows. $100 a year just for Arrested Development, House of Cards, Orange in the New Black? Box set of those at 30 bucks each? yeah not a bad deal.

[Muskie]

Not available on Netflix (but couldn't think of where else to put this).

Amazon's "Alpha Dog" series is a very funny in my opinion. If you like politics.

[Kahns Krazy]

It's not Netflix, and I keep coming back here to rant about it, but I'm still watching Under the Dome, and it still sucks and apparently 7 million other people are still watching this craphole, which is somehow preventing it from getting cancelled and solving my problem.

All of the "teenage" characters are horribly written.

I hate looking at this broad. What is wrong with her head?

http://www.cbs.com/assets/images/2012/r1/show/under_the_dome/characters/Norrie_Calvert_Hill.jpg

[Xville]

It's not Netflix, and I keep coming back here to rant about it, but I'm still watching Under the Dome, and it still sucks and apparently 7 million other people are still watching this craphole, which is somehow preventing it from getting cancelled and solving my problem.

All of the "teenage" characters are horribly written.

I hate looking at this broad. What is wrong with her head?

http://www.cbs.com/assets/images/2012/r1/show/under_the_dome/characters/Norrie_Calvert_Hill.jpg

I watch it, but I just DVR it and watch it when nothing else is on. It has become more of a pain to watch it really...I watch it now just to see where the heck the series is going...i thought the first season was decent, this season has been downright awful. I still have 3 episodes to watch this season and each episode just gets more and more absurd. I truly believe that the reason they have that many viewers is because there is virtually zero competition in the summer...if this was a fall show, it would have been cancelled already in my opinion. Even in the fall though, there just isn't much good tv to watch on the the broadcast networks.

[BBC 08]

BoJack Horseman. Netflix animated series. Great voice cast. Great writing. Go watch it. NOW!

[Milhouse]

Stuff I'll plug that I've watched in the last 6 months:

Veronica Mars - Amazon instant - Just an amazing show. Easily one of the best of the last decade, the writing is incredible and it is a great spiritual successor to Buffy in oh so many ways.

Twin Peaks - As I was 3 when this premiered I never saw it, but I enjoyed the hell out of it. Not for everyone. In fact not for most people, but great to check out on Netflix. The movie was absolutely horrible.

Hannibal - Perhaps the best show on TV. Not nearly enough people talking about this amazing show. Season 2 blew EVERYTHING else on television out of the water so far this year. That includes Game of Thrones, Mad Men, etc.

The Leftovers - I really enjoyed season 1. I don't expect them to ever answer the mystery of the disappearance, but it is a great look at grief and depression. I dont think you could binge watch this show. It is wayyyy too heavy.

Currently going through the X Files on Netflix as I've never seen it before. It feels like the episodes are either Insanely good television or horrible beyond belief. I'm only in S2 so hopefully it evens out toward the former more.

[Kahns Krazy]

I was a huge Veronica Mars fan when it was on. I considered it a guilty pleasure show because I don't think a grown ass man should watch a show based in high school, but I did find it highly entertaining. I even went to the movie, and it was packed full of people who were grown ass people who got hooked on Veronica Mars. It was a fun movie that was very heavy on references. Good stuff if you've seen the whole series.

Kristen Bell is at the top of my 'list'. I will watch anything if she's in it.

[OH.X.MI]

Recently got into The Blacklist season 1 per the instance of my girlfriend. Was pretty apprehensive about watching it, I'm typically an HBO/AMC snob. But it is actually a pretty entertaining show with some interesting twist.

[LA Muskie]

Recently got into The Blacklist season 1 per the instance of my girlfriend. Was pretty apprehensive about watching it, I'm typically an HBO/AMC snob. But it is actually a pretty entertaining show with some interesting twist.
I generally enjoy Blacklist. With the proliferation of cable and digital content with far less regulation, it has an uphill battle ahead of it. Frankly I don't think it's particularly competitive with the top tier of cable faire. But it's pretty good for network TV.

[waggy]

Twin Peaks - As I was 3 when this premiered I never saw it, but I enjoyed the hell out of it. Not for everyone. In fact not for most people, but great to check out on Netflix.


I came across a CD of the soundtrack for the TV series a couple months ago. It's got that kinda mysterious, eerie, melancholy sound. Some jazz too. If I remember correctly it's almost exclusively instrumental. Definitely music on the odd side, but anyone who considers themselves an audiophile should have a copy.

[Milhouse]

I was a huge Veronica Mars fan when it was on. I considered it a guilty pleasure show because I don't think a grown ass man should watch a show based in high school, but I did find it highly entertaining. I even went to the movie, and it was packed full of people who were grown ass people who got hooked on Veronica Mars. It was a fun movie that was very heavy on references. Good stuff if you've seen the whole series.

Kristen Bell is at the top of my 'list'. I will watch anything if she's in it.

Oh its so much more than a teeny bopper high school show. Much like Buffy in that sense. The pop culture references are great, and its pretty dark considering it aired on UPN.


I came across a CD of the soundtrack for the TV series a couple months ago. It's got that kinda mysterious, eerie, melancholy sound. Some jazz too. If I remember correctly it's almost exclusively instrumental. Definitely music on the odd side, but anyone who considers themselves an audiophile should have a copy.

Yup it is a very interesting and very good soundtrack. It's immediately the first thing that sticks out about the show.

[Masterofreality]

Recently got into The Blacklist season 1 per the instance of my girlfriend. Was pretty apprehensive about watching it, I'm typically an HBO/AMC snob. But it is actually a pretty entertaining show with some interesting twist.

Love. The. Blacklist. James Spader is superb in anything he does.

[LA Muskie]

Love. The. Blacklist. James Spader is superb in anything he does.
I love Spader too. I just don't love the writing. They make the FBI out to look like a bunch of bumbling buffoons. I mean, it's not like they're writing about the Secret Service...(ba-da-ba...).

[Nigel Tufnel]

Peaky Blinders. Do it.

[X-Fan]

I love Spader too. I just don't love the writing. They make the FBI out to look like a bunch of bumbling buffoons. I mean, it's not like they're writing about the Secret Service...(ba-da-ba...).
Agree 100%

[Xville]

I know it isn't on Netflix but didn't know where else to put this. I am three episodes into True Detective and holy crap this show is awesome. Mcconaughey and Harrelson are incredible in their roles, and the writing is dynamic. This is not your typical Cop show.

I am a little disappointed to hear that they both will not be returning for season 2 and the story will be completely different every season ala American Horror Story. I'm not necessarily disappointed that the story will be different, but that Colin Farrell who can't act himself out of a paperbag is going to be one of the leads. They couldn't get someone better than him? Really?

[LadyMuskie]

Colin Farrell wasn't terrible in In Bruges. But, yeah, otherwise he's pretty much Ireland's Tom Cruise.

[Masterofreality]

Pretty good hourlong Stand Up Comedy Special- "Women who Kill". Amy Schumer is hilarious.

[LA Muskie]

I know it isn't on Netflix but didn't know where else to put this. I am three episodes into True Detective and holy crap this show is awesome. Mcconaughey and Harrelson are incredible in their roles, and the writing is dynamic. This is not your typical Cop show.

I am a little disappointed to hear that they both will not be returning for season 2 and the story will be completely different every season ala American Horror Story. I'm not necessarily disappointed that the story will be different, but that Colin Farrell who can't act himself out of a paperbag is going to be one of the leads. They couldn't get someone better than him? Really?
True Detective is some of the best (albeit disturbing) TV I've seen. I loved Breaking Bad, but for concentrated entertainment I'm not sure there's been a better "season" of TV than True Detective.

I'm bummed that McConaughey and Harrelson won't be returning, but that's how you get guys like them to play in a TV series. They would never tie themselves up long-term, but can put in a few months.

Like you, I'm more bummed that they didn't get a better cast for Season 2. I'm not a Colin Farrell fan. At all. But maybe he'll surprise me. God knows I was surprised by McConaughey and Harrelson (although both have had MUCH better performances than Farrell -- and frankly I have probably always underestimated McConaughey until Dallas Buyer's Club.)

[Nigel Tufnel]

Like you, I'm more bummed that they didn't get a better cast for Season 2. I'm not a Colin Farrell fan. At all. But maybe he'll surprise me. God knows I was surprised by McConaughey and Harrelson (although both have had MUCH better performances than Farrell -- and frankly I have probably always underestimated McConaughey until Dallas Buyer's Club.)

I agree with your overall thoughts on Farrell. I did really like In Bruges. But that was as much for Gleeson as Farrell....Farrell was good though. Having said that, I wouldn't be the least bit shocked if he isn't surprisingly good in True Detective. Gotta feel for the new season's cast...not an easy act to follow.

Interested to hear some responses to Peaky Blinders. I think it's pretty strong.

[D-West & PO-Z]

Recenlty got Netflix a couple months ago (had it years ago when it was pretty much just movies) and my wife and I love it. We watched the entire series of Breaking Bad, both seasons of Orange is the New Black, and are now almost finished with the second season of Dexter. After finishing Dexter we have some that we are interested in but not sure what we'll start next, it will still take us a while to finish the other 6+ seasons of Dexter we have left.

I'll go through the thread to see what you guys have been suggesting.

[94GRAD]

Peaky Blinders. Do it.

Just watched both seasons in a day and a half. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!

[X-Fan]

Recenlty got Netflix a couple months ago (had it years ago when it was pretty much just movies) and my wife and I love it. We watched the entire series of Breaking Bad, both seasons of Orange is the New Black, and are now almost finished with the second season of Dexter. After finishing Dexter we have some that we are interested in but not sure what we'll start next, it will still take us a while to finish the other 6+ seasons of Dexter we have left.

I'll go through the thread to see what you guys have been suggesting.
House of Cards is a MUST!

[bearcatalyst]

Recenlty got Netflix a couple months ago (had it years ago when it was pretty much just movies) and my wife and I love it. We watched the entire series of Breaking Bad, both seasons of Orange is the New Black, and are now almost finished with the second season of Dexter. After finishing Dexter we have some that we are interested in but not sure what we'll start next, it will still take us a while to finish the other 6+ seasons of Dexter we have left.

I'll go through the thread to see what you guys have been suggesting.

How are you liking Dexter thus far. IMO, seasons 1,2 and 4 are laughably better than the rest of the series. I hope you find more joy in the later seasons than I did.

Other shows worth watching on netflix include The West Wing, LOST, Parks and Rec, The Office and, well, plenty of others. If you're a fan of standup, you'll know to check out Burr and Louis CK, but I'd also recommend Tom Segura's Completely Normal. It's worth a listen.

Cheers

[D-West & PO-Z]

House of Cards is a MUST!

That was one of the contenders for next show, glad to hear it is so good.

[D-West & PO-Z]

How are you liking Dexter thus far. IMO, seasons 1,2 and 4 are laughably better than the rest of the series. I hope you find more joy in the later seasons than I did.

Other shows worth watching on netflix include The West Wing, LOST, Parks and Rec, The Office and, well, plenty of others. If you're a fan of standup, you'll know to check out Burr and Louis CK, but I'd also recommend Tom Segura's Completely Normal. It's worth a listen.

Cheers

Thanks! The Office and Parks and Rec are already shows I watch regularly, I look into the others. Definitely loving Netflix though.

I liked season 2 better than season 1, I'll let you know as I get deeper into the show how I like the others. Hoping they are good though.

[xu82]

That was one of the contenders for next show, glad to hear it is so good.

The biggest problem with House of Cards is we burned through the available episodes so quikly and wanted more. They need to work harder.

[D-West & PO-Z]

The biggest problem with House of Cards is we burned through the available episodes so quikly and wanted more. They need to work harder.

How many seasons are there?

[D-West & PO-Z]

And how do Netflix shows even work? When another season becomes available are they let out on a week by week basis, or is the whole season let out on one particular release date? Orange is the New Black is the only Netflix exclusive show we have watched so far and we have watched both seasons that are out.

[xu82]

How many seasons are there?
Two or three? But they seem short. Not sure.

[X-Fan]

The biggest problem with House of Cards is we burned through the available episodes so quikly and wanted more. They need to work harder.


How many seasons are there?


Two or three? But they seem short. Not sure.
Ha! Ditto! I finished season 2 months ago and immediately searched for when season 3 would come out! Feb 2015 is not too far away, right!?!?

[Milhouse]

It's the popular thing to say but I truly wish I had back those 12 hours I spent on Dexter Season 8.

I remember thinking "it can't be as bad as everyone said" but my god was I wrong.

Currently enjoying this season of Walking Dead & Sons of Anarchy (although it cant end soon enough)

Started Terriers this weekend. Add that to the list of Canceled way too early.

[ammtd34]

I watched The Wind That Shakes the Barley a few weeks ago. Not exactly uplifting, but I thought it was a great movie about the Irish resistance and subsequent civil war in 20s.

[D-West & PO-Z]

Went to Mad Men after Dexter, House of Cards will probably be next.

Really liked Dexter overall but yeah some of the later seasons, and the last werent nearly as good. The series finale was definitely weird.

[PMI]

The final season of Dexter made me embarrassed to be a part of mankind. Truly the worst season of any TV show I've ever been invested in.

I started Twin Peaks this weekend. So far, I'm digging it and all of its weirdness.

[blobfan]

I'm enjoying a lot of the British series. I like the shorter seasons and tighter story lines. I recently watched both seasons of "The Fall" which was co-produced by Netflix and the BBC.

[Milhouse]

The final season of Dexter made me embarrassed to be a part of mankind. Truly the worst season of any TV show I've ever been invested in.

I started Twin Peaks this weekend. So far, I'm digging it and all of its weirdness.

Good time to pick it up as it's coming back next year on Showtime.


I'm 3 seasons deep on the X Files and loving it. No surprise there...just 150 more episodes to watch.

[94GRAD]

I'm enjoying a lot of the British series. I like the shorter seasons and tighter story lines. I recently watched both seasons of "The Fall" which was co-produced by Netflix and the BBC.

My brother suggested I watch Black Mirror. Talk about messed up!

[PMI]

Good time to pick it up as it's coming back next year on Showtime.


I'm 3 seasons deep on the X Files and loving it. No surprise there...just 150 more episodes to watch.

Yea, I actually decided to give it a try after hearing about Showtime picking it up. I had always heard it was a popular cult classic short-lived show, and I like the whodunnit types, so my brother and I started watching it. Not remotely what I was expecting but I'm liking it a lot. Seems to be quite ahead of its time in several regards as well, which I can also appreciate.

[D-West & PO-Z]

Finished all 6 available seasons of Mad Men, season 7 should come available sometime soon then I'll watch the final season on AMC this spring. I like it, wasnt sure at first, little slow and different but I got hooked.

Started House of Cards last week, I am 3 or 4 episodes in, like it a lot and can tell its going to get even better.

Next series I think I want to watch now is West Wing. Hear great things.

Also started watching The League when my wife went to bed last night (she would not be interested and cant watch the others without her). I had seen a few episodes before but never watched it regularly.

[Nigel Tufnel]

Finished all 6 available seasons of Mad Men, season 7 should come available sometime soon then I'll watch the final season on AMC this spring. I like it, wasnt sure at first, little slow and different but I got hooked.

Started House of Cards last week, I am 3 or 4 episodes in, like it a lot and can tell its going to get even better.

Next series I think I want to watch now is West Wing. Hear great things.

Also started watching The League when my wife went to bed last night (she would not be interested and cant watch the others without her). I had seen a few episodes before but never watched it regularly.

Make sure you get Peaky Blinders and Sherlock into your rotation. Both are really good...although I'd recommend closed captioning for Peaky Blinders.

[LadyMuskie]

The West Wing is one of my all-time favorite series. The first 4 seasons are all around incredible, with great acting, writing, casting, etc.

I was up very early this morning while the rest of the house slept, and watched Out of the Clear Blue Sky on Netflix. It's a documentary about Cantor Fitzgerald, the company that had the top 4 floors of the North World Trade Tower. I vaguely remember the CEO of this company, but I didn't realize that Cantor Fitz was the single entity to lose the most people on 9/11. They lost almost 700 employees on that day, twice as many people as FDNY lost. And, to make matters worse about 40% of those who died have never had any part of them recovered from the site. What I really liked about the doc was that it wasn't political. It was about the families who were left behind, the media, and the employees who - by the grace of God - weren't in the north tower that day and had to move on without their friends, family members and colleagues. I highly recommend it.

[LA Muskie]

West Wing is one of my all-time favorite television series. As is the short-lived Sports Night. Yes, I am a fan of Aaron Sorkin writing. Apparently some things really are best done on drugs...

I presume you've already watched it, but if not Friday Night Lights is an absolute must-see from start to finish.

[JEHARDI]

The West Wing is one of my all-time favorite series. The first 4 seasons are all around incredible, with great acting, writing, casting, etc.

I was up very early this morning while the rest of the house slept, and watched Out of the Clear Blue Sky on Netflix. It's a documentary about Cantor Fitzgerald, the company that had the top 4 floors of the North World Trade Tower. I vaguely remember the CEO of this company, but I didn't realize that Cantor Fitz was the single entity to lose the most people on 9/11. They lost almost 700 employees on that day, twice as many people as FDNY lost. And, to make matters worse about 40% of those who died have never had any part of them recovered from the site. What I really liked about the doc was that it wasn't political. It was about the families who were left behind, the media, and the employees who - by the grace of God - weren't in the north tower that day and had to move on without their friends, family members and colleagues. I highly recommend it.

An X grad from the class of '89 who worked for CF died on 9/11, she was also pregnant with her 1st child. Beyond sad and senseless.

[D-West & PO-Z]

Make sure you get Peaky Blinders and Sherlock into your rotation. Both are really good...although I'd recommend closed captioning for Peaky Blinders.


West Wing is one of my all-time favorite television series. As is the short-lived Sports Night. Yes, I am a fan of Aaron Sorkin writing. Apparently some things really are best done on drugs...

I presume you've already watched it, but if not Friday Night Lights is an absolute must-see from start to finish.

I do have Peaky Blinders on my list.

I read Friday Night Lights but have not seen any of the TV series. I actually ready the other day how good it was, I had no idea it was so good.

[D-West & PO-Z]

The West Wing is one of my all-time favorite series. The first 4 seasons are all around incredible, with great acting, writing, casting, etc.

I was up very early this morning while the rest of the house slept, and watched Out of the Clear Blue Sky on Netflix. It's a documentary about Cantor Fitzgerald, the company that had the top 4 floors of the North World Trade Tower. I vaguely remember the CEO of this company, but I didn't realize that Cantor Fitz was the single entity to lose the most people on 9/11. They lost almost 700 employees on that day, twice as many people as FDNY lost. And, to make matters worse about 40% of those who died have never had any part of them recovered from the site. What I really liked about the doc was that it wasn't political. It was about the families who were left behind, the media, and the employees who - by the grace of God - weren't in the north tower that day and had to move on without their friends, family members and colleagues. I highly recommend it.

Thanks for the recommendation, I will check that out.

[Fireball]

My brother suggested I watch Black Mirror. Talk about messed up!

Black Mirror is definitely messed up, but it's good. I've watched 5 of the 6 episodes, and have thoroughly enjoyed all but one of the episodes.

[OH.X.MI]

Black Mirror is definitely messed up, but it's good. I've watched 5 of the 6 episodes, and have thoroughly enjoyed all but one of the episodes.

Absolutely love Black Mirror. It's hard to find a show / movie that presents such provocative subject matters with quality writing and acting.

[RealDeal]

Watched "As it is in Heaven," thought it was excellent.

[xu82]

Thanks for the recommendation, I will check that out.

The West Wing will be less frustrating than many other shows. Tons of content. Enjoy! House of Cards is at the other end of the spectrum.... and making me crazy! (OK, maybe just sustaining my crazy.)

[LadyMuskie]

It's not on Netflix, but Bosch on Amazon Prime is pretty good. It reminds me of the early seasons of NYPD Blue, but a serial. I've been a big fan of Titus Welliver since he was on Brooklyn South back when.

[outsideobserver11]

I do have Peaky Blinders on my list.

I read Friday Night Lights but have not seen any of the TV series. I actually ready the other day how good it was, I had no idea it was so good.

I was a big fan of Friday Night Lights. And an added bonus, looking at Minka Kelly never gets old!

I'm currently going through and watching some shows that have gone off the air in the past few years. Just finished Prison Break and thought it was decent in the early seasons but got bored with it after awhile. Thought the same of Lost as well. Getting ready to start Breaking Bad finally.

Anybody watch White Collar? My wife is currently watching it and I've caught an episode here and there. It's somewhat interesting but I feel like it would be the same thing over and over each episode.

[Milhouse]

Anybody watch White Collar? My wife is currently watching it and I've caught an episode here and there. It's somewhat interesting but I feel like it would be the same thing over and over each episode.

It's a procedural drama and that's pretty much the point of it. Allows for nearly every single episode to be a point of entry to any audience member.

[blobfan]

...
Anybody watch White Collar? My wife is currently watching it and I've caught an episode here and there. It's somewhat interesting but I feel like it would be the same thing over and over each episode.

I watched it when it first aired until about a year ago then caught up on the season I missed. Just waiting for the final, short season to hit Netflix or be repeated on USA. I enjoyed it. Some seasons were stronger than others but even weaker seasons had good episodes.

I'm about halfway through the 2nd season of Peaky Blinders and am enjoying it more than I thought. Thanks for the recommendation. It has a similar vibe to Ripper Street and Copper but I may end up liking it better than those two. Great actors.

[Muskie]

Is there a site where I can compare what is available on Neftlix Streaming vs. Amazon Prime? Surely something as great as the internet has this resource.

[RealDeal]

http://instantwatcher.com/

[GIMMFD]

Just started a new show called Reckless, it's set in Charleston, SC and is about lawyers, I don't want to give too much away but it's a pretty good watch. Not as good as Suits of course, but still a pretty good watch.

[Nigel Tufnel]

Season 3 of House Of Cards is a go. I know what I'll be watching the next few weeks.

[xu82]

Season 3 of House Of Cards is a go. I know what I'll be watching the next few weeks.

I'm out of town indefinitely and my wife just got back home (after being stuck in Dallas!) and said I can take my time returning... House of Cards will keep her busy for a while. Is it wrong if I'm jealous?

[Nigel Tufnel]

I'm out of town indefinitely and my wife just got back home (after being stuck in Dallas!) and said I can take my time returning... House of Cards will keep her busy for a while. Is it wrong if I'm jealous?

If you both watch it, you need to tell her to wait until you get back. That's a strictly followed rule with the wifey and me....there are a very few shows we watch together....thus, we must watch them together. Bonding time with the hoes, man.

[LadyMuskie]

You have a few days before full-on basketball begins to hurry up and binge watch Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt if you haven't already.

[Kahns Krazy]

Not Netflix, but binge watched The Jinx. The most riveting 5 hours of tv/film I have ever seen.

[Milhouse]

Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt is great. Classic Tina Fey.

ALso can't wait to checkout the Jinx after March madness. Absolutely loved the paradise lost series have heard similar parallels.

[Nigel Tufnel]

The wife and I are really enjoying Daredevil. I'd recommend giving it a shot. Definitely exceeded my expectations.

[xu82]

The wife and I are really enjoying Daredevil. I'd recommend giving it a shot. Definitely exceeded my expectations.

Thanks for the bump - reminded me I have a season of House of Cards to watch!

Just got a new curved 4k Ultra High Def TV and they said Netflix is one of only a few places for content at this point. Anyone know about that? TV not hooked up yet because it's going in a room that's still being built. Need some content to check it out. You know... just like we watched a 3D movie once - even if it meant watching Toy Story or some such nonsense.

(BTW, HHGreg had a 48" Samsung for about 40% of what Best Buy was selling the same Samsung but 50" and maybe a model year newer. HHGreg more into furniture and didn't go through old inventory, I guess.)

[D-West & PO-Z]

The wife and I are really enjoying Daredevil. I'd recommend giving it a shot. Definitely exceeded my expectations.

I have heard that, I might check that out next, I dont think I would otherwise have watched if I didnt keep hearing that from several people.

We just finished Bloodline Season 1. I really liked that show, excited to see the next season but not excited to have to wait so long.

[blobfan]

You have a few days before full-on basketball begins to hurry up and binge watch Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt if you haven't already.


The wife and I are really enjoying Daredevil. I'd recommend giving it a shot. Definitely exceeded my expectations.

Loved both for exact opposite reasons. Kimmy's resolutely positive outlook was charming and I love the goofy supporting cast. It was the complexity and darkness of Daredevil that had appeal, although you could argue that both leads refused to cave in no matter how bleak the circumstances. And I admit I got a kick out of seeing Fulton from Mighty Ducks on screen again.

I finally decided to delve into The Wire. Not Netflix but definitely worth the time.

[Nigel Tufnel]

Thanks for the bump - reminded me I have a season of House of Cards to watch!

Just got a new curved 4k Ultra High Def TV and they said Netflix is one of only a few places for content at this point. Anyone know about that? TV not hooked up yet because it's going in a room that's still being built. Need some content to check it out. You know... just like we watched a 3D movie once - even if it meant watching Toy Story or some such nonsense.

(BTW, HHGreg had a 48" Samsung for about 40% of what Best Buy was selling the same Samsung but 50" and maybe a model year newer. HHGreg more into furniture and didn't go through old inventory, I guess.)

I got the Samsung Ultra High Def last year. The picture is amazing. Almost too good. If you are watching a sitcom, it feels like you are on the set. And if any actors have a bad makeup job, its completely noticeable. It takes some time getting used to the picture. But you can't beat it if you are watching sports. And yes, Netflix films in 4K. Breaking Bad did too. Enjoy the new TV. I didn't get the curved screen because it was about $1,000 more than the flat screen.

[paulxu]

OK, on Netflix we've burned through House of Cards, Daredevil, Reckless, Bloodline and now into Sense8.

Any recommendations that are like those shows for other Netflix series?

[94GRAD]

OK, on Netflix we've burned through House of Cards, Daredevil, Reckless, Bloodline and now into Sense8.

Any recommendations that are like those shows for other Netflix series?

Peaky Blinders

[Milhouse]

Daredevil is great. I guess there are still those that view comic books as something for kids. Which is a shame as they're some of the most enjoyable TV and movies being made today....if anyone read Frank Miller's The Man Without Fear you'd realize it's not for kids. I'd go so far as to say you'd be a bad parent giving it to someone at too early of an age.

Bloodline was great too. Maybe the best Netflix original series yet...if Ben Mendelson doesn't get nominated for best supporting actor it'll be a travesty. I'm not sure season 2 will be as good due to how they told the story, but I love me a slow burn and this was quite that.

I'm going through shows I watched in high school with the wife now. Some of the old HBO staples. Just finished Six Feet Under, Sopranos is on deck. Weird how dated the shows are, but love going back and seeing just how influential they were.

Other than that I've been watching a few things week to week. Silicon Valley is even better in season 2, paired with Veep I think it's the best hour of comedy that has been on TV in a long time. Veep has just such a tremendous supporting cast, it's fast and smart unlike anything else on TV. The showrunner left so it will be interesting to see how next season holds up.

And Hannibal season 3 just started. This is one of the best shows that no one talks about. Probably because it's NBC and not Netflix, FX, HBO, Showtime etc... It is pound for pound the BEST show airing on television right now...and I'd like to think I know something about good TV. Season one starts off pretty slow but season two was incredible. You can check out those two seasons on Amazon Instant.

If you look at Netflix's lineup this year of House of Cards, Kimmy Schmidt, Bloodline, Daredevil, Wet Hot American Summer, and Orange is the New Black I think it is neck and neck with HBO this year, and arguably even better.

[blobfan]

Peaky Blinders

I'll 2nd that one. Liked Broadchurch and Ripper Street too. I think they've both been mentioned earlier in the thread.

[xu82]

I didn't get the curved screen because it was about $1,000 more than the flat screen.

Wow, I wasn't sure about the curved screen, but we decided to try it. It was only $1,147 plus tax at HHGreg. We looked at Best Buy (closer to $2,500 for 2 extra inches) and rushed back to HHGreg before they could change their mind! Glad to hear they have content. More Netflix in my future.

[PM Thor]

I've switched over to Amazon Prime for my on demand fix. Considering they have a crapload of older HBO shows, that's where it's at for me. Burning through The Wire right now, on to Deadwood next and then Rome. I know I've seen them before, but after years away, they all are like brand new to me. And if I just saw correctly, True Blood was added too.

[Kahns Krazy]

Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt is great. Classic Tina Fey.

ALso can't wait to checkout the Jinx after March madness. Absolutely loved the paradise lost series have heard similar parallels.

I loved Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt. The casting is perfect.

[D-West & PO-Z]

Anyone seen all three of these series and can rank them for me in the order I should watch them from best to not quite as good (I hear they are all good)?

Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Peaky Blinders, Daredevil

[94GRAD]

Anyone seen all three of these series and can rank them for me in the order I should watch them from best to not quite as good (I hear they are all good)?

Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Peaky Blinders, Daredevil

Peaky Blinders
Daredevil
Kimmy

[LA Muskie]

Anyone seen all three of these series and can rank them for me in the order I should watch them from best to not quite as good (I hear they are all good)?

Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Peaky Blinders, Daredevil
I haven't watched the other two, but after 3 nights we are 9 episodes in on Kimmy and loving it. We were choosing between Kimmy, Daredevil and Sens8. Pretty sure we'll watch all of those over the course of the summer, but when we got started a few nights ago I wanted somewhat lighter fare.

But if you haven't watched Bloodline yet, I'd start with that. Can't wait for Season 2 (although I know I have to...)

[D-West & PO-Z]

I haven't watched the other two, but after 3 nights we are 9 episodes in on Kimmy and loving it. We were choosing between Kimmy, Daredevil and Sens8. Pretty sure we'll watch all of those over the course of the summer, but when we got started a few nights ago I wanted somewhat lighter fare.

But if you haven't watched Bloodline yet, I'd start with that. Can't wait for Season 2 (although I know I have to...)

I commented on that earlier in the thread. I loved it. We cant wait for season 2 either.

[D-West & PO-Z]

Peaky Blinders
Daredevil
Kimmy

Thanks.

[Nigel Tufnel]

It's not on Netflix (that I know of), but I have really enjoyed the first 3 episodes of Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norell. It's on BBC America Saturday nights at 10 and I'd guess it's on Entertainment On Demand on TWC. I thought the book was great....so I had high expectations....and it hasn't disappointed yet. Definitely worth a look.

For something completely different and quirky, Travel Channel just started airing An Idiot Abroad on Sunday nights. Good stuff.

[xu82]

The Ultra High Def stuff is really amazing! Can't wait for more actual content, but for now the streaming Netflix nature stuff just blows people away. Re-viewing House of Cards season 2 since it's been so long since I've seen it, then I'll go forward. The wife did season 3 while I was out of town. I'm reading BlueRay for UHD by holidays... we'll see. What I'd love is NFL and especially NHL. No blue streak behind the puck necessary!

[Nigel Tufnel]

The Ultra High Def stuff is really amazing! Can't wait for more actual content, but for now the streaming Netflix nature stuff just blows people away. Re-viewing House of Cards season 2 since it's been so long since I've seen it, then I'll go forward. The wife did season 3 while I was out of town. I'm reading BlueRay for UHD by holidays... we'll see. What I'd love is NFL and especially NHL. No blue streak behind the puck necessary!

It's really amazing. Golf is also great to watch. This year's U.S. Open and The Open Championship....not so much. But Whistling Straits (PGA Championship) this year and Augusta next year will blow your mind on an Ultra High Def TV.

[xu82]

It's really amazing. Golf is also great to watch. This year's U.S. Open and The Open Championship....not so much. But Whistling Straits (PGA Championship) this year and Augusta next year will blow your mind on an Ultra High Def TV.

AUGUSTA! WOW! Went for the Thursday round this year for our first trip there. Blazing hot and set a record for steps on my wife's fitbit. AC and Augusta and UHD sounds like a perfect combo! (Is the golf UHD on regular network, or streaming? How do you get it?)

[Nigel Tufnel]

AUGUSTA! WOW! Went for the Thursday round this year for our first trip there. Blazing hot and set a record for steps on my wife's fitbit. AC and Augusta and UHD sounds like a perfect combo! (Is the golf UHD on regular network, or streaming? How do you get it?)

It's probably not UHD...but the picture is so good. On the Samsung UHD...it doesn't matter...and it will be in UHD soon enough. But based on The Masters this year...I'm not sure you could tell the difference.

[Nigel Tufnel]

Bump....Master Of None...you're welcome. Ok...I'll come clean...this is the first sitcom that I'm too old to get all the cultural references. It's still really funny. Closest thing I've seen to Seinfeld V.2015. Aziz Ansari show. The wifey and I like it...but are quite sure half the jokes zing right by our gray haired domes.

[vee4xu]

Bump....Master Of None...you're welcome. Ok...I'll come clean...this is the first sitcom that I'm too old to get all the cultural references. It's still really funny. Closest thing I've seen to Seinfeld V.2015. Aziz Ansari show. The wifey and I like it...but are quite sure half the jokes zing right by our gray haired domes.

The wife and I started watching on Monday. Have seen two episodes. Being a big, big-time Seinfeld junkie, I'm not ready to go that far, yet. But, both episodes were funny and I look forward to watching the rest of them.

[bobbiemcgee]

It's really amazing. Golf is also great to watch. This year's U.S. Open and The Open Championship....not so much. But Whistling Straits (PGA Championship) this year and Augusta next year will blow your mind on an Ultra High Def TV.

Looks like Sam's Club is putting all the UHD's on sale. I'll give them a look this year.

[xu82]

Looks like Sam's Club is putting all the UHD's on sale. I'll give them a look this year.

You'll love it, but getting more content would be really nice. Sooner rather than later. But if Sam's is selling them cheaper they may get enough into houses that the content follows. Right now it's sort of a party trick with the demo stuff, which is crazy good!

[94GRAD]

Looks like Sam's Club is putting all the UHD's on sale. I'll give them a look this year.


You'll love it, but getting more content would be really nice. Sooner rather than later. But if Sam's is selling them cheaper they may get enough into houses that the content follows. Right now it's sort of a party trick with the demo stuff, which is crazy good!

We just got a 70in UHD at Danas but nothing to watch on it yet.

[xu82]

We just got a 70in UHD at Danas but nothing to watch on it yet.

Netflix has some stuff (if you can get it) which is good just to stun people with. Regular stuff (House of Cards, etc.) is nice, but they have special show-off stuff on Oceans, Forests, Deserts, etc. which is amazing! I heard Comcast around me is about to have the capacity for more content, and the others would have to follow. Hope to see the cool Dana's version before too long.

[LutherRackleyRulez]

Hey.....

make sure you know the true meaning for the latest jargon...

Netflix and Chill.......




http://www.popsugar.com/tech/What-Does-Netflix-Chill-Mean-38278780?stream_view=1#opening-slide

[THRILLHOUSE]

Bump....Master Of None...you're welcome. Ok...I'll come clean...this is the first sitcom that I'm too old to get all the cultural references. It's still really funny. Closest thing I've seen to Seinfeld V.2015. Aziz Ansari show. The wifey and I like it...but are quite sure half the jokes zing right by our gray haired domes.

I'd say it's more similar to a younger version of Louie. The acting is a little rough at times, but overall I'm enjoying it.

[BandAid]

Jessica Jones comes out tomorrow - I'm interested to see if they can repeat their success of Daredevil in another Marvel product.

[Cheesehead]

Anyone watching Narcos? Is it worth my time?

[XUFan09]

Jessica Jones comes out tomorrow - I'm interested to see if they can repeat their success of Daredevil in another Marvel product.
I'm really looking forward to it, but I've read that we should expect more of a psychological thriller then crime/superhero show. It takes place after her time as a superhero, and she has a wicked case of PTSD.

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[Muskie]

Anyone watching Narcos? Is it worth my time?
I loved Narcos. Watched it over a couple of days.

[Cheesehead]

I loved Narcos. Watched it over a couple of days.

Good to know. Will check it out.

[BandAid]

I'm really looking forward to it, but I've read that we should expect more of a psychological thriller then crime/superhero show. It takes place after her time as a superhero, and she has a wicked case of PTSD.

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I've heard that as well, and I thoroughly enjoy psych thrillers. Plus, Luke Cage is in it! He's one of my favorite Marvel characters (along with Iron Fist)

[GIMMFD]

Master of None, Aziz Ansari's new show. It's a comedy but not like a traditional comedy, it's just making light of everyday situations people around the age of 30 have to face, relationships, growing up, and also gives an interesting perspective on what it's like to be foreign in a different country and what not. Personally I enjoyed it a lot.

[XMuskieFTW]

I loved Narcos. Watched it over a couple of days.

I second that. Also enjoying Master of None. Have watched all but the last episode this week.

[D-West & PO-Z]

I just finished Master of Non last night, good show.

[Milhouse]

Note the amount of Netflix shows being talked about. Seriously they are challenging HBO.

Narcos was great. And I think Master of None spoke to millenials unlike any show ever before.

I also love With Bob and David...but its not for everyone.

I'm excited for Jessica Jones as well. Early reviews peg it as better than Daredevil

[XUFan09]

I've really liked Jessica Jones so far. I'm five episodes in and it's been intense.

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[D-West & PO-Z]

Just started West Wing. I know its old but have heard such great things. 5 episodes in.

[muskiefan82]

I've really liked Jessica Jones so far. I'm five episodes in and it's been intense.

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JUST FYI to anyone who might be unaware - Jessica Jones is awesome, but this MARVEL series is NOT for children. Daredevil was violent (some kids can deal with that), but JJ has some really, REALLY, deep stuff going on and is not your standard Marvel superhero stuff. If you want fluffy female superhero stuff for the kids, I suggest Supergirl on CBS.

[XUFan09]

JUST FYI to anyone who might be unaware - Jessica Jones is awesome, but this MARVEL series is NOT for children. Daredevil was violent (some kids can deal with that), but JJ has some really, REALLY, deep stuff going on and is not your standard Marvel superhero stuff. If you want fluffy female superhero stuff for the kids, I suggest Supergirl on CBS.
Yup, very true. It's pretty messed up at times, and the bad guy is truly villainous.

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[THRILLHOUSE]

I'm three episodes into Jessica Jones, enjoying it so far. Marvel is just killing it. Look forward to the Luke Cage netflix series next year, along with Season 2 of Daredevil and of course Civil War.

[OH.X.MI]

I'm three episodes into Jessica Jones, enjoying it so far. Marvel is just killing it. Look forward to the Luke Cage netflix series next year, along with Season 2 of Daredevil and of course Civil War.

Civil War looks awesome!

[LadyMuskie]

Just started West Wing. I know its old but have heard such great things. 5 episodes in.

It's one of my all-time favorite series. That said, it gets dicey after Rob Lowe leaves because that's about the same time that Aaron Sorkin left. I think it's season 4. It picks up again later in the series, but for awhile it lost it's way.


The Man in the High Castle on Amazon is good. It's one of those series you have to actually pay attention to in order to follow, but it's interesting. A little bit of history mixed with politics mixed with sci-fi.

I also enjoyed Patriot from Amazon's pilot season. I love Terry O'Quinn so I usually try to watch anything he's in, but the writing was good too. Edge from Amazon's pilot season was interesting. . . like a Quentin Tarantino pilot. I don't think I like the lead actor, though, so I'm not sure I'd watch it if it gets picked up.

[Nigel Tufnel]

Wife and I are about half way through Making A Murderer....wow. Frightening stuff. I don't know where its going....but I have a bad feeling about the next five episodes. If anyone liked Paradise Lost: The Robin Hood Hills Murders or Jinx, you'll really like this documentary. It may induce rage, but its definitely worth a watch...at least so far.

F Is For Family is also really funny. 6 short episodes...if you are a Bill Burr fan, you'll love it.

[Milhouse]

Yep loved making a murderer - binged over christmas.

Also finished leftovers season 2 and loved it. Such a great ending.

Just started Fargo S2 last night and really enjoying it. Such a quirky show with some of the best writing on TV.

[D-West & PO-Z]

Wife and I are about half way through Making A Murderer....wow. Frightening stuff. I don't know where its going....but I have a bad feeling about the next five episodes.

Watched the first episode last night, excited to watch the rest.

[D-West & PO-Z]

Yep loved making a murderer - binged over christmas.

Also finished leftovers season 2 and loved it. Such a great ending.

Just started Fargo S2 last night and really enjoying it. Such a quirky show with some of the best writing on TV.

Leftovers is great, the S2 finale was awesome.