Current TV, regardless the year

[Brock Beauchamp]

On 1/17/2022 at 2:40 PM, Mike Sixel said:

Mythic Quest was funny on many many levels. And, also, well acted and written. Really liked that show.

The episode "A Dark, Quiet Death" is one of the finest single episodes of television in the past 20 years.

[Mike Sixel]

11 minutes ago, Brock Beauchamp said:

The episode "A Dark, Quiet Death" is one of the finest single episodes of television in the past 20 years.

Yes, and I loved the two about the writer......like, that could have almost been a movie. And, I liked the silly ones too! Just a great show.

[Brock Beauchamp]

On 1/21/2022 at 12:41 PM, Mike Sixel said:

Yes, and I loved the two about the writer......like, that could have almost been a movie. And, I liked the silly ones too! Just a great show.

This prompted me to finish the series (finally). For some reason, I stalled out with all of 2.5 episodes remaining for some dumb reason. I wasn't really sold on the writer episodes until I saw them tied into a bow, at which point I appreciated that story arc a lot more.

[Mike Sixel]

Just finished Schitt's Creek.... Awesome show. 

[Richie the Rally Goat]

Im up to episode 7 of All of us are dead. Zombie outbreak spreads like wildfire through a Korean school. Chaos and fear, mixed with terrible bullying, fantastic show

I can’t find the post, but whoever suggested Korean TV… THANKS!

[Mike Sixel]

Reacher is entertaining me, even if it is simple tv. Every time someone says they'll be right back I think they'll be dead....

[nicksaviking]

Peacemaker is pretty damn funny, and surprisingly emotional. Well, maybe it shouldn't be too surprising, James Gunn did some similar stuff with Guardians of the Galaxy.

[Mike Sixel]

Mrs. Maisel picking up right where it left off....great show.

[GCTF]

7 hours ago, Mike Sixel said:

Mrs. Maisel picking up right where it left off....great show.

Yes it is. Great writing, great cast. Tony Shalhoub as Abe has been my favourite character since the start.

[GCTF]

If you're not watching The Righteous Gemstones you should probably do something about that.

[TheLeviathan]

20 hours ago, GCTF said:

If you're not watching The Righteous Gemstones you should probably do something about that.

I came here with one thing to say and one to ask and you tackled half of it for me!

Murderville is a fun concept on Netflix - part improv, part scripted comedy, a lot of fun.  Worth a watch.

I came to ask if anyone has an opinion on Righteous Gemstones and since I value your opinion highly, I'm bumping that to my next binge.  Walter Goggins is a god damn national treasure, the man doesn't get nearly enough love for just how good he is.

[GCTF]

On 2/22/2022 at 4:09 PM, TheLeviathan said:

I came here with one thing to say and one to ask and you tackled half of it for me!

Murderville is a fun concept on Netflix - part improv, part scripted comedy, a lot of fun.  Worth a watch.

I came to ask if anyone has an opinion on Righteous Gemstones and since I value your opinion highly, I'm bumping that to my next binge.  Walter Goggins is a god damn national treasure, the man doesn't get nearly enough love for just how good he is.

Goggins doesn't get as much screen time in Gemstones as he did in Vice Principals but you sit up and take notice every time Uncle Baby Billy is in a scene. I don't think he was in the first three episodes of season two but he's been featured quite prominently since.

Also Edi Patterson kills it in Gemstones. I guess years of improv is the only way someone could deliver the lines she has with a straight face.

Thanks for the kind words and back at you. I will give Murderville a look see.

 

[gunnarthor]

Finally got around to watching the second season of Space Force with Steve Carrell. The last scene of the last episode - kokomo - was the funniest thing I've seen. I was literally laughing so hard, I was crying. My wife didn't think it was funny but, man, it killed me. 

[a-wan]

Not sure about the entire series so far, but two episodes into Moon Knight, Oscar Isaac is outstanding.

[Richie the Rally Goat]

16 hours ago, a-wan said:

Not sure about the entire series so far, but two episodes into Moon Knight, Oscar Isaac is outstanding.

Agreed!

[Richie the Rally Goat]

On 2/22/2022 at 4:09 PM, TheLeviathan said:

I came here with one thing to say and one to ask and you tackled half of it for me!

Murderville is a fun concept on Netflix - part improv, part scripted comedy, a lot of fun.  Worth a watch.

I came to ask if anyone has an opinion on Righteous Gemstones and since I value your opinion highly, I'm bumping that to my next binge.  Walter Goggins is a god damn national treasure, the man doesn't get nearly enough love for just how good he is.

Spell check got you, I believe

and agreed Walton Goggins is a treasure, though I am not up to date on the shows, I’m adding to me queue

[Mike Sixel]

Moon Knight is great so far 

We are in season two of Discovery, which I really like a lot.

We are about eight episodes into The Good Place, and I'm shocked at how much I love it. And yes, I know it changes a lot over time.... But I know nothing, so no spoilers please.

[TheLeviathan]

6 hours ago, Mike Sixel said:

Moon Knight is great so far 

We are in season two of Discovery, which I really like a lot.

We are about eight episodes into The Good Place, and I'm shocked at how much I love it. And yes, I know it changes a lot over time.... But I know nothing, so no spoilers please.

My wife and I really loved the characters in the Good Place.  I wonder what you'll think about the series as time goes on, but we laughed a lot at the show.  Good philosophical underpinnings too!

I'm into Picard, I have to give Discovery a chance.  (Assuming you mean Star Trek)

Ditto on Moon Knight, has a cool vibe so far.

[Mike Sixel]

48 minutes ago, TheLeviathan said:

My wife and I really loved the characters in the Good Place.  I wonder what you'll think about the series as time goes on, but we laughed a lot at the show.  Good philosophical underpinnings too!

I'm into Picard, I have to give Discovery a chance.  (Assuming you mean Star Trek)

Ditto on Moon Knight, has a cool vibe so far.

Yes, Discovery as in ST......some feel it isn't optimistic enough to be ST, and other quibbles. I've always wanted a Klingon based Trek, and the first year + features a ton of that.....

[TheLeviathan]

39 minutes ago, Mike Sixel said:

Yes, Discovery as in ST......some feel it isn't optimistic enough to be ST, and other quibbles. I've always wanted a Klingon based Trek, and the first year + features a ton of that.....

Hmmm, I'll add it to my list.

We just started Mr. Mercedes after we finished the Outsider.  Anyone with a take on either of them?

[a-wan]

The Good Place was hilarious.

[nicksaviking]

The season finale of Maisel was one of the best single episodes of any show I've seen in awhile. That show often does better when it's lighthearted, but the finale hit all the right dramatic beats.

[Mike Sixel]

44 minutes ago, nicksaviking said:

The season finale of Maisel was one of the best single episodes of any show I've seen in awhile. That show often does better when it's lighthearted, but the finale hit all the right dramatic beats.

Such a good show.

[gunnarthor]

3 hours ago, Mike Sixel said:

Such a good show.

Wife loves it, I couldn't get through the first episode.

I also stopped halfway thru season 2 of Ted Lasso. Found his Lasso-isms too annoying. 

[Mike Sixel]

3 minutes ago, gunnarthor said:

Wife loves it, I couldn't get through the first episode.

I also stopped halfway thru season 2 of Ted Lasso. Found his Lasso-isms too annoying. 

You gave up on a highly rated show before finishing 1 episode? I'm trying hard not to judge you

As for your Lasso opinion, I get it, but strongly disagree. 

[GCTF]

Better Call Saul has returned and I couldn't be more thrilled. I've said it before in this thread but to me it's the best show on TV and I'm going to miss these characters once it wraps up.

Looking forward to HBO's Barry season 3 starting on Sunday, Hacks season 2 next month also from HBO and of course the final episodes of Ozark later this month.

Just to comment on some of the shows mentioned since I last posted.. There was nothing else like The Good Place on TV. Made you laugh and think. Just fantastic.

Murderville was enjoyable. I would watch more if they made more. The only let down, and let down is maybe too harsh, was the Annie Murphy episode. Maybe improv isn't her thing but that one felt a little stiff.

Space Force was a rare series for me in that I gave up on it after 5 episodes. It has such a strong cast so maybe it's more that it didn't meet my expectations. I'd be willing to go back and give it another try.

Mrs.Maisel is probably my favourite active comedy. Tony Shalloub should get every award that exists.

 

[GCTF]

Forgot to mention Ted Lasso. Great first season. The second season I thought was still quite good but not as good as the first season. Still looking forward to a third season.

[gunnarthor]

I enjoyed Murderville. 

I have to say, I'm slowly watching Mythic Quest with my son and the episode that showed CW's origin - that he took credit for Isaac Asimov's work - was the best show I've seen in a long, long time. I didn't expect an episode that serious and emotional from them. 

On a stupid note, there is a show called "Beforiegners" on HBO Max. The premise is beyond stupid but they play it straight. It's also in Norwegian. But it might be worth a look.

[Mike Sixel]

2 hours ago, gunnarthor said:

I enjoyed Murderville. 

I have to say, I'm slowly watching Mythic Quest with my son and the episode that showed CW's origin - that he took credit for Isaac Asimov's work - was the best show I've seen in a long, long time. I didn't expect an episode that serious and emotional from them. 

On a stupid note, there is a show called "Beforiegners" on HBO Max. The premise is beyond stupid but they play it straight. It's also in Norwegian. But it might be worth a look.

That Mythic Quest episode is one of the best tv episodes in history, imo. It was truly great acting and writing. 

[Mike Sixel]

3 hours ago, GCTF said:

Better Call Saul has returned and I couldn't be more thrilled. I've said it before in this thread but to me it's the best show on TV and I'm going to miss these characters once it wraps up.

Looking forward to HBO's Barry season 3 starting on Sunday, Hacks season 2 next month also from HBO and of course the final episodes of Ozark later this month.

Just to comment on some of the shows mentioned since I last posted.. There was nothing else like The Good Place on TV. Made you laugh and think. Just fantastic.

Murderville was enjoyable. I would watch more if they made more. The only let down, and let down is maybe too harsh, was the Annie Murphy episode. Maybe improv isn't her thing but that one felt a little stiff.

Space Force was a rare series for me in that I gave up on it after 5 episodes. It has such a strong cast so maybe it's more that it didn't meet my expectations. I'd be willing to go back and give it another try.

Mrs.Maisel is probably my favourite active comedy. Tony Shalloub should get every award that exists.

 

I gave up on Space Force after two episodes. It was too real for me and depressed me.