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06-05-2010, 11:15 AM
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Winning the Human Race
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RIP to Some Great TV
Over the past 2 years, all my favorite shows have ended, and there just doesn't seem like anything else on now that I can invest myself in.
Loved The Sopranos. Hated the ending. Hated the whole final season, actually. The Wire was the best TV show ever made. I was waiting for Lost to end before I made that declaration but I feel comfortable making that call now. Lost was just an awesome show. Had some issues with the final season and the series finale but the show as a whole was just captivating. 24 was always a satisfying watch. Liked the finale and I am intrigued by the rumors spreading about a movie, although I am not that excited about the prospect of spending 24 hours in a movie theater. Only shows left on TV that I make it a point to watch are Man vs Food, Chopped and Hell's Kitchen. The Office has completely jumped the shark and there are no drama/action shows that capture my interest. Guess I have no excuse anymore not to spend more time reading and/or studying, and playing the guitar.
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06-05-2010, 01:08 PM
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Et tu, Brutus?
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Re: RIP to Some Great TV
It seems like every 5-10 years we reach a new generation of TV shows. It does feel like we're again at that point in time.
I didn't see Sopranos when it was going - seems to be a common theme for me - but I too wasn't crazy about the ending. Then again, I understand it. These days, with so many reality shows, it's hard for me to get into television. I regret not getting into Lost much sooner because it turns out to be one of my favorite shows ever. I really don't like too many shows. I still love Big Bang Theory as probably the only real sitcom I appreciate these days. Can't say there's much else for me.
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06-05-2010, 02:16 PM
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Re: RIP to Some Great TV
The only series I have left next season that I have watched regularly will be Chuck.
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06-05-2010, 05:31 PM
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Re: RIP to Some Great TV
Justified on FX has been pretty good.
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06-05-2010, 05:44 PM
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Winning the Human Race
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Re: RIP to Some Great TV
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I will admit that I passively keep up with "Survivor," only because I know that the winner shouldn't have any effect on the next season. The producers usually have to generate a brand new cast. It's a shame you don't live near me, because I would lend you the entire series of The Wire as I have all of it on DVD. Check it out when you get some time. You won't regret it.
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06-05-2010, 06:39 PM
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thirsty and miserable
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Re: RIP to Some Great TV
I miss The Shield.
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06-05-2010, 06:53 PM
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Re: RIP to Some Great TV
I like the short season shows. Burn Notice, Psych, Leverage, In Plain Sight.
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06-05-2010, 07:08 PM
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Re: RIP to Some Great TV
I miss the Shield too but just like it seems all endings are....they leave less than fulfilled. It is tough to close out any show. The way they terminated Law & Order was criminal. I like The Closer....but there does not seem much else out there. CSI is really circling the drain....running out of steam.
In the last 5 years.... The Sopranos 6 Feet Under The Shield The Wire Law & Order Lost ER All my favorite shows besides The Office, 30 Rock and CSI...gone. |
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06-05-2010, 08:17 PM
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Re: RIP to Some Great TV
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06-05-2010, 09:16 PM
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What Me Worry?
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Re: RIP to Some Great TV
I miss the half-hour sitcoms.
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06-05-2010, 09:51 PM
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CELEBRATION TIME
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Re: RIP to Some Great TV
I miss Matlock
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06-05-2010, 09:52 PM
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I'm toolsy.
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Re: RIP to Some Great TV
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06-05-2010, 10:18 PM
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06-05-2010, 10:27 PM
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Re: RIP to Some Great TV
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Why does it seem like the cameramen on The Office or any NBC comedy are having seizures while trying to hold the camera still? |
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06-05-2010, 10:34 PM
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Tired of talk. Win!
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Re: RIP to Some Great TV
There are still a ton of great dramas on TV these days, however not as many reside on 'free' TV and the major networks.
Justified Rescue Me Mad Men Breaking Bad With Lost gone I can't think of a single drama I watch on network TV anymore.
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