TV Shows Thread

**doc_bean** · 03-29-2007, 19:21

Originally Posted by Gawain of Orkeny

Smallville

Seriously ?

**Antagonist** · 03-30-2007, 13:39

I don't watch that much TV, I'll watch decent cartoons or comedy/satire when they're on but not religiously.

The only two shows I've been actively following have already been discussed in this thread, both aired their season finales on Sunday: Rome and Battlestar Galactica.

The second series of Rome was great overall but I found the last episode a little disappointing even though it did some clever things (I was hoping for more action...) I also hoped they'd skip on even a couple of years to show the "official" birth of the Roman Empire (when Octavian becomes Augustus) but anyway. It was a good series even with it's historical liberties, anyone know if there are any more planned? (it would surprise me as in comparison to the period depicted, very little epic drama occurs for the next 30 odd-years)

The Battlestar finale was pretty insane. The first part was strange enough, but the second was really something. I was disappointed initially that they didn't deal with some of the plot threads I thought had been set up, but after watching it again I really liked it. The scenes with the music were actually pretty disturbing, though I did give a momentary

when I realised what song it actually was. Sadly it hasn't been rating so hot so it looks like the next season will be the last, I hope it'll bring the story to a satisfying conclusion.

Antagonist

**Martok** · 03-30-2007, 20:58

Originally Posted by Antagonist

The Battlestar finale was pretty insane. The first part was strange enough, but the second was really something. I was disappointed initially that they didn't deal with some of the plot threads I thought had been set up, but after watching it again I really liked it. The scenes with the music were actually pretty disturbing, though I did give a momentary

when I realised what song it actually was. Sadly it hasn't been rating so hot so it looks like the next season will be the last, I hope it'll bring the story to a satisfying conclusion.

Antagonist

Yeah, my brain was reeling the better part of the season finale -- I kept saying "Woah!!" and "WTF??!" to myself.

I have to admit, however, I loved how the episode messed with both the minds of both characters and the audience.

It is a pity that the ratings have dropped so much, though. I'm puzzled by it, as I think the show has only gotten better with time. I'm much more enthralled with the show now than when I first started watching it, when I was watching it only reluctantly (and then only at my then-roommate's behest, as he insisted I would like it).

**Antagonist** · 03-30-2007, 21:41

Interestingly I have heard (can't confirm) that BSG has been consistently among the most popular shows on iTunes and also illegally on other internet sources, raising the question of the unrepresented audiences on the internet. They're almost irrelvant though since it's the ratings, and the potential advertisment viewership they represent, that makes the difference.

I wonder whether Caprica, the intended spin-off "sci-fi drama" set before the first Cylon War in Caprica City, will ever get on the air? It struck me as an interesting idea.

Antagonist

**Beirut** · 04-01-2007, 13:16

Since there's nothing on I really like anymore, I'm seriously considering buying the entire West Wing series, all six seasons for $300. Loved that show.

Me and Mrs. Beirut always watched it together, sitting together on the couch with our glasses of wine like a couple of old farts. It was the only show we both enjoyed. I'd like to get the series and watch it from the first episode with her, since we only got into it after a few seasons. Maybe two episodes every Sunday night. (And no commercials.)

Actually, there is one show I watch religiously - The Weather Channel. Since I work outside I'm always interested in the weather. I can sit there with a beer and watch the temperature change for an hour. I hum the weather channel tune while I'm puttering around the house. Drives her nuts.

**Ronin** · 04-01-2007, 21:14

Supernatural - Great Show...I hope it get´s picked up for a 3rd season
Dexter - Amazing...never saw anything like it...can´t wait for the second season
Scrubs - It´s over the hill already...the best season was 4 and the first half of season 5...but it´s still the funniest show on tv
Criminal Minds - move over CSI....this is THE crime show right now
House - great acting....the stories are always the same tough
Dirty Jobs - it´s fun to see how this stuff gets done....in my nice clean room :P
MythBusters - why science is fun.....having the chance to use explosives always helps
Re-Genesis - great show dealing with the latest science breakthroughs