US shows recommendations

[Elite]

Its a ridiculous show but its entertaining.

[Welsh]

Sons started brilliant but as it went on it's turned to shit. The last series was such a struggle to finish watching it.

[JagSquared]

Thing is it had a promising story and format but (assuming the network made them) they pussied out big time. It was just a bit like bikers gangs if they were done by Disney. It could have been really dark and an epic series if they wanted.

 

I need something to satisfy the gap in my viewing will give Fargo a go.

 

Anyone seen that TV show being advertised about the kids being sent to earth it looks so shit it's unreal. How does this crap get the green light?

 

[Guest Numero Veinticinco]

I still enjoy it. Thought the last season was decent enough.

[Elite]

Anyone watched The Leftovers, HBO's new show?

[Barrington Womble]

Anyone watched The Leftovers, HBO's new show?

Not yet, but have it queued up, been told it's very good though.

[SCOUSE TAPAS]

Thing is it had a promising story and format but (assuming the network made them) they pussied out big time. It was just a bit like bikers gangs if they were done by Disney. It could have been really dark and an epic series if they wanted.

 

I need something to satisfy the gap in my viewing will give Fargo a go.

 

Anyone seen that TV show being advertised about the kids being sent to earth it looks so shit it's unreal. How does this crap get the green light?

 

The 100 I guess you mean ? I watched the first season and can honestly say it was hard work. Total brain fodder of a series and would only recommend as a last resort.

Is Sons of Anarchy worth watching? I watched the first episode and enjoyed it, but I'm not sure if my time would be better spent watching Justified, Battlestar Galactica, House of Cards or even Orange is the new Black.

 

I wish I was one of these people who could watch everything but I'm more of a 'Pick a show and watch the lot' kind of guy. 

Can highly recommend orange is the new black. Watched both seasons over a couple of days and was totally pulled in by it. Some great characters in it and some really funny moments through both series.

[Stu Monty]

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[Guest Numero Veinticinco]

Anyone watched The Leftovers, HBO's new show?

Yeah. Peculiar.

[Barrington Womble]

Yeah. Peculiar.

Just watched the opening episode too. The single most annoying opening 3 minutes I've ever watched to any show. After that I didn't really get it. Just weird depressing shit. I don't see the point of the show, while the concept could be interesting, it doesn't seem to have much direction. Hard to believe this pilot would have been enough to get HBO to a season run. I have to assume there's better to follow.

[Guest Numero Veinticinco]

Just watched the opening episode too. The single most annoying opening 3 minutes I've ever watched to any show. After that I didn't really get it. Just weird depressing shit. I don't see the point of the show, while the concept could be interesting, it doesn't seem to have much direction. Hard to believe this pilot would have been enough to get HBO to a season run. I have to assume there's better to follow.

I've got to agree. The direction was missing. Hopefully that's coming in following episodes. I'll give it some more time but just thought it was strange as fuck.

[Elite]

I think I will let the season and only watch it if it gets a good review.

[Baldi]

Just started Ray Donovan...very good....lots of morally corrupt characters

[Barrington Womble]

Just started Ray Donovan...very good....lots of morally corrupt characters

Season 2 of that must be due out soon. I didn't think it was all that good to be honest, it started OK, but I thought half a dozen episodes in the middle were weak.

[Sugar Ape]

Season 2 of that must be due out soon. I didn't think it was all that good to be honest, it started OK, but I thought half a dozen episodes in the middle were weak.

Yeah agree with that. It was weak overall. Don't know if I can even be bothered watching season 2.

[VladimirIlyich]

Season 2 of that must be due out soon. I didn't think it was all that good to be honest, it started OK, but I thought half a dozen episodes in the middle were weak.

Agree with your assessment too.

[Guest Numero Veinticinco]

I didn't enjoy it so just dropped it.

[Adebisi]

Watched a few more episodes of SoA and wasn't too impressed. I may come back to it at another time but for now I'm going to give Justified a whirl along with Orange is the new Black or Arrested Development for some laughs. I need something to replace It's Always Sunny..

I tried AD a few years ago, watched about 6 episodes and some of it was great, but some episodes I didn't laugh once. My mates have said it's class though and they were right about It's Always.. so I think I'll just stick with it. It took nearly 2 seasons before Sunny really made me laugh. 

[Barrington Womble]

Watched a few more episodes of SoA and wasn't too impressed. I may come back to it at another time but for now I'm going to give Justified a whirl along with Orange is the new Black or Arrested Development for some laughs. I need something to replace It's Always Sunny..

 

I tried AD a few years ago, watched about 6 episodes and some of it was great, but some episodes I didn't laugh once. My mates have said it's class though and they were right about It's Always.. so I think I'll just stick with it. It took nearly 2 seasons before Sunny really made me laugh.

Try Legit. Season 1 is brilliant, laughs beginning to end. Season 2 is less funny, but still as good as most stuff out there.

[redheart]

Orange is the New Black is rather good. I have watched series 1

 

Justified is excellent for the first 4 series. Series 5 is a bit meh

[Elite]

I enjoyed season 5 of Justified. Gutted season 6 is going to be the last.

[Kevin D]

Watched the debut seasons of Broad City and Review, this week. Both very promising and very funny. Broad city's first couple of episode are dodgy, as they're relying too much on shock humour, but then it settles into a better rhythm; Review is hot instantly and then dips slightly. I think they're both strong 8/10s and it's nice to have fresh comedies coming through, as most of my favourites are on the decline, or just about to end.

[Barrington Womble]

Watched the debut seasons of Broad City and Review, this week. Both very promising and very funny. Broad city's first couple of episode are dodgy, as they're relying too much on shock humour, but then it settles into a better rhythm; Review is hot instantly and then dips slightly. I think they're both strong 8/10s and it's nice to have fresh comedies coming through, as most of my favourites are on the decline, or just about to end.

I enjoyed review, its was mental but funny.

[Adebisi]

Watched 3 episodes of Justified and I'm enjoying it so far. Also gave Arrested Development another go, think it was the seventh episode that really did it for me. Before that I wasn't sure but I watched a few episodes last night and I was cracking up. I think I need to give more American comedy shows a chance. They really grow on me when I actually give them a chance. 

[Elite]

Watched 3 episodes of Justified and I'm enjoying it so far.

It gets far better, you're in for a treat.