What TV shows are people watching?

The Batlord · 02-25-2013, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Vanilla

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I've been watching that too. I can't say that I love it, but I am entertained. It's something decent to pass the time until The Following and Castle.

debaserr · 03-01-2013, 12:45 AM

Dear NBC, fuck you for firing Dan Harmon. Community is awful without him (and with so many of their other shows failing, a great season from Community could have sprung it back to relevance).

Psychedub Dude · 03-01-2013, 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by eric generic

Dear NBC, fuck you for firing Dan Harmon. Community is awful without him (and with so many of their other shows failing, a great season from Community could have sprung it back to relevance).

Yeah it's a damn shame, but I'm pretty sure Harmon left on his own. It was something to do with Chevy Chase being a douche.

I was trying to be cautiously optimistic about this season but it's been a snore fest thus far.

debaserr · 03-01-2013, 02:28 AM

The whole Chevy Chase beef was overplayed. Chevy was always a huge pain to manage.

Harmon found out he wasn't working on the show anymore via twitter AFAIK. I would be surprised if the reason was anything but friction between Harmon and the network over the direction of the show (ratings never really got any better, even though the show was consistently excellent).

**Scarlett O'Hara** · 03-01-2013, 05:50 AM

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Originally Posted by The Batlord

I've been watching that too. I can't say that I love it, but I am entertained. It's something decent to pass the time until The Following and Castle.

Hehe that's awesome! I need girly programmes to unwind me.

**Goofle** · 03-01-2013, 06:02 AM

Workaholics

After a mid-season break, Season 4 has returned with a bang. Absolutely outstanding episodes so far. Probably the best they have ever done.

LoathsomePete · 03-01-2013, 09:36 AM

Homicide: Life on the Streets

Did you like The Wire, but secretly wished there were more episodes that just involved McNulty and Bunk working homicide cases? Well this is pretty much that, but multiplied by 4 and without the swearing and nudity (because it's on network tv). Seriously, this show has that same addictive quality that The Wire had where you say "just another episode" until you realize it's 4 in the morning. In some ways I'd say it surpasses The Wire in terms of accessibility while still keeping those subtle insights the characters deliver that made it so engaging. It's really impressive how far this show pushed the boundaries of what network TV would allow while still staying true to David Simon's Homicide: Year on the Killing Streets book which served as the inspiration for both shows. There's also some killer guest appearances by Robin Williams (around '94 when he was best known for his comedic roles) and Steve Buscemi. You'll also see some of the same actors from The Wire in this, like Clark Johnson who played Gus in season 5, playing a homicide detective.

If you watched and enjoyed The Wire then you owe it to yourself to track down its predecessor.

Psychedub Dude · 03-01-2013, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by eric generic

The whole Chevy Chase beef was overplayed. Chevy was always a huge pain to manage.

Harmon found out he wasn't working on the show anymore via twitter AFAIK. I would be surprised if the reason was anything but friction between Harmon and the network over the direction of the show (ratings never really got any better, even though the show was consistently excellent).

Wow seriously? That's pretty lame I didn't know he got fired over Twitter. NBC has no balls. And yes the show always was consistently awesome the first 3 seasons. This season may be it's curtain call and it will be a shame to see it end on such a low note.

Here's to hoping for a Troy and Abed spin off directed by Harmon in the future.

debaserr · 03-01-2013, 10:15 AM

Heh, apparently the Troy and Abed tags were all Harmon too (or one of the other people that left with him). They have been awful.

**Goofle** · 03-01-2013, 10:15 AM

Troy is by far the least interesting character, but I'd watch that spin off.

03-01-2013, 12:45 AM	#1782 (permalink)
debaserr eat the masters Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 5,470	Dear NBC, fuck you for firing Dan Harmon. Community is awful without him (and with so many of their other shows failing, a great season from Community could have sprung it back to relevance). __________________ Last.FM

03-01-2013, 02:28 AM	#1784 (permalink)
debaserr eat the masters Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 5,470	The whole Chevy Chase beef was overplayed. Chevy was always a huge pain to manage. Harmon found out he wasn't working on the show anymore via twitter AFAIK. I would be surprised if the reason was anything but friction between Harmon and the network over the direction of the show (ratings never really got any better, even though the show was consistently excellent). __________________ Last.FM

03-01-2013, 09:36 AM	#1787 (permalink)
LoathsomePete Cardboard Box Realtor Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hobb's End Posts: 7,648	Homicide: Life on the Streets Did you like The Wire, but secretly wished there were more episodes that just involved McNulty and Bunk working homicide cases? Well this is pretty much that, but multiplied by 4 and without the swearing and nudity (because it's on network tv). Seriously, this show has that same addictive quality that The Wire had where you say "just another episode" until you realize it's 4 in the morning. In some ways I'd say it surpasses The Wire in terms of accessibility while still keeping those subtle insights the characters deliver that made it so engaging. It's really impressive how far this show pushed the boundaries of what network TV would allow while still staying true to David Simon's Homicide: Year on the Killing Streets book which served as the inspiration for both shows. There's also some killer guest appearances by Robin Williams (around '94 when he was best known for his comedic roles) and Steve Buscemi. You'll also see some of the same actors from The Wire in this, like Clark Johnson who played Gus in season 5, playing a homicide detective. If you watched and enjoyed The Wire then you owe it to yourself to track down its predecessor. __________________ Last.FM 101 Albums That May Not Change Your Life, But I Really Like And You Might Too

03-01-2013, 10:15 AM	#1789 (permalink)
debaserr eat the masters Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 5,470	Heh, apparently the Troy and Abed tags were all Harmon too (or one of the other people that left with him). They have been awful. __________________ Last.FM