The TV / Streaming shows thread (no spoilers please)

shankar.balan · 26th June 2013, 21:11

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Originally Posted by Prowler

Anyone watching 'Person of Interest' TV show ? It promises to be a seat-edge thriller. It has overtaken CSI-NY in popularity. It is about how a Billionaire hires an ex-Green Beret/CIA operative to use the electronics eavesdropping system he developed to prevent crimes before they occur. &lrm;Jim Caviezel acts as the ex-Green Beret operative who is a perfect fit for the role - silent as a ghost, cold and incredibly efficient.

9/10 in my view.

Good stuff mate! I like POI too.
Also watch Scandal. It is predictable but watchable.
Someone gave me the whole of Downton Abbey downloaded from the net and man, that is one fantastic 'period' serial. Absolutely first class Brit Drama. Loved it to bits.

Prowler · 27th June 2013, 13:52

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Originally Posted by shankar.balan

Good stuff mate! I like POI too.
Also watch Scandal. It is predictable but watchable.
Someone gave me the whole of Downton Abbey downloaded from the net and man, that is one fantastic 'period' serial. Absolutely first class Brit Drama. Loved it to bits.

Ok. I will hunt up the Scandal on the net. Thanks.

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Originally Posted by Ashutosh

Oh, did not know that it started broadcasting here. Which channel?

It comes in Fox Crime at the 10 pm slot.

Ashutosh · 27th June 2013, 15:07

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Originally Posted by Prowler

It comes in Fox Crime at the 10 pm slot.

Thanks for sharing the info. Thought to check their schedule for some more shows, found out that POI runs 6 times in a 24hr cycle!! They seem to be milking it dry.

Anyone following Initial D?

udeybeer · 29th June 2013, 15:37

Finished watching first two seasons of Dexter. Brilliant series where main character works in a Miami police department's forensic lab as blood spatter analyst and at nights he is a serial killer who kills criminals who couldnt be nabbed by law for various reasons. Story has enough twists and turns to keep you glued to screen and wait for what happens next. Portrayel of emotionless Dexter in people full of emotions around him gets full marks. Not just your another serial killer story.
10/10

Sherlocked · 29th July 2013, 19:25

Started watching 'The Americans' and so far have watched just 2 episodes and I quite liked it. The story is interesting and not at once felt like turning the screen off and taking a break.
4/5

Talking about turning the screen off, I also watched 5 episodes of 'Under The Dome' which is a one time watch types. The story revolves around a fictitious American town and a supernatural event which happens to them. I don't know why but I don't really quite like the stories which revolves around fictitious towns or places. But that's just me, you might like it.
2.5/5

bullrun87 · 30th July 2013, 07:20

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Originally Posted by redrage

Anyone HOL & HOC fans out here?

Was recommended HOC by a friend who said this is one of the epitomes of dark politics, Kevin Spacey in a killer role

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Yet to watch, will do once i finish Mad Men

Ive seen house of cards really loved it. kevin spacey was amazing.

9thsphinx · 30th July 2013, 10:07

Down two seasons of Pretty Little Liars. On to the third.

Now, the name of the show might be deceiving, putting it in the chick-flick territory and it is but half true. Yes, it's a show about 4 chicks but also of a deep deep mystery that engulfs their everyday lives. How it ends with every season and still continues with the next is in itself is a mystery.

The show is based off the books by Sara Shepard.

If anyone likes mystery novels, this one's definitely a good watch. 8/10.

noopster · 30th July 2013, 13:43

I started watching Revenge on Star World at 9 pm weeknights. The premise is quite interesting but the plot varies on the ridiculous- after a while you start to guess what's going to happen because the protagonist can't be "outed" before the end of the series. A little like Dexter in that sense.

I think the all-time greatest series running currently is AMC's Breaking Bad. It has just started airing on Star World 11 pm weeknights and though it will be a watered-down censored version, am sure it will be more fun to watch than the other assorted crap on the idiot box. Superb direction, tight writing, stellar performances by each and every character. Season 5 (unfinished) resumes with the last 8 episodes airing in the US from mid-August.

mobike008 · 30th July 2013, 15:02

I have re-discovered the old series "The Practice" and now totally hooked into this series

It's about a Boston legal firm, how they take up legal cases and fight with moralities and ethics while being in legal boundaries.

Fantastic performances by each and every actor and most of the time leaving you spell-bound.

One of the best legal serials ever

NoRules · 31st July 2013, 12:45

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Originally Posted by mobike008

I have re-discovered the old series "The Practice" and now totally hooked into this series

It's about a Boston legal firm, how they take up legal cases and fight with moralities and ethics while being in legal boundaries.

Fantastic performances by each and every actor and most of the time leaving you spell-bound.

One of the best legal serials ever

Agree with you, Avi. A no-nonsense legal series. I am hooked too.

If you liked Practice, then you should check out The Good Wife. An amazing legal drama. It is not being aired on any Indian channels but I have all the series downloaded. The spin off of Practice, Boston legal is also pretty good.

noopster · 31st July 2013, 17:49

^^ David E. Kelley created other good series as well. My personal favourite was Picket Fences that centered in life in a suburban fictional town of Rome, Wisconsin. I recently managed to aly my hands on all 3 seasons and rewatched them. Since it aired while I was still in college (and shortly after) it remains among my all time favourites, along with The Practice.

udeybeer · 31st July 2013, 19:46

In legal tv series category watching season 3 of Suits. Pretty engrossing drama happening in a New York based law firm of which you wouldnt want to miss a second. Twists in every episode keep you glued to the screen. Must watch if fan of legal stuff or otherwise too.

the_flying_B · 31st July 2013, 23:06

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Originally Posted by noopster

I think the all-time greatest series running currently is AMC's Breaking Bad. It has just started airing on Star World 11 pm weeknights and though it will be a watered-down censored version, am sure it will be more fun to watch than the other assorted crap on the idiot box. Superb direction, tight writing, stellar performances by each and every character. Season 5 (unfinished) resumes with the last 8 episodes airing in the US from mid-August.

Completely agree with you noopster, Breaking Bad is by far the greatest TV series ever. Critics too agree on the same.Bryan Cranston completely owns the series. Though Star World has toned it down drastically, i would still recommend people to catch it.

Can't wait for the remaining 8 episodes to air.

noopster · 1st August 2013, 11:46

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Originally Posted by the_flying_B

Completely agree with you noopster, Breaking Bad is by far the greatest TV series ever.

SOMEHOW I knew you were going to say that LOL.

Joke explained to non-fans: His avatar pic is Walter White from BB!

IshaanIan · 1st August 2013, 11:53

New Girl- dont judge the title, this show is brilliant.

Top Gear- a tv series can never keep you yoit date on the automotive world Jeremy and the rest have understood that by making it etertaining

Dexter

Breaking Bad

Nip Tuck

Skins

The Big Bang Theory

Two and a Half Men

Anger Management

Suits

Elementary

American Horror Story

Sherlock

29th June 2013, 15:37	#754
udeybeer Newbie Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Bathinda Posts: 8 Thanked: 17 Times	Finished watching first two seasons of Dexter. Brilliant series where main character works in a Miami police department's forensic lab as blood spatter analyst and at nights he is a serial killer who kills criminals who couldnt be nabbed by law for various reasons. Story has enough twists and turns to keep you glued to screen and wait for what happens next. Portrayel of emotionless Dexter in people full of emotions around him gets full marks. Not just your another serial killer story. 10/10
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Sherlocked BHPian Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Jaipur Posts: 690 Thanked: 1,816 Times	Re: Television shows: What do you watch? Started watching 'The Americans' and so far have watched just 2 episodes and I quite liked it. The story is interesting and not at once felt like turning the screen off and taking a break. 4/5 Talking about turning the screen off, I also watched 5 episodes of 'Under The Dome' which is a one time watch types. The story revolves around a fictitious American town and a supernatural event which happens to them. I don't know why but I don't really quite like the stories which revolves around fictitious towns or places. But that's just me, you might like it. 2.5/5
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30th July 2013, 10:07	#757
9thsphinx Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ahmedabad Posts: 1,121 Thanked: 549 Times View My Garage	Re: Television shows: What do you watch? Down two seasons of Pretty Little Liars. On to the third. Now, the name of the show might be deceiving, putting it in the chick-flick territory and it is but half true. Yes, it's a show about 4 chicks but also of a deep deep mystery that engulfs their everyday lives. How it ends with every season and still continues with the next is in itself is a mystery. The show is based off the books by Sara Shepard. If anyone likes mystery novels, this one's definitely a good watch. 8/10. Last edited by 9thsphinx : 30th July 2013 at 10:09.
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noopster Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Pune Posts: 9,269 Thanked: 13,247 Times View My Garage	Re: Television shows: What do you watch? I started watching Revenge on Star World at 9 pm weeknights. The premise is quite interesting but the plot varies on the ridiculous- after a while you start to guess what's going to happen because the protagonist can't be "outed" before the end of the series. A little like Dexter in that sense. I think the all-time greatest series running currently is AMC's Breaking Bad. It has just started airing on Star World 11 pm weeknights and though it will be a watered-down censored version, am sure it will be more fun to watch than the other assorted crap on the idiot box. Superb direction, tight writing, stellar performances by each and every character. Season 5 (unfinished) resumes with the last 8 episodes airing in the US from mid-August.
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mobike008 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 12,001 Thanked: 17,178 Times View My Garage	Re: Television shows: What do you watch? I have re-discovered the old series "The Practice" and now totally hooked into this series It's about a Boston legal firm, how they take up legal cases and fight with moralities and ethics while being in legal boundaries. Fantastic performances by each and every actor and most of the time leaving you spell-bound. One of the best legal serials ever
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noopster Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Pune Posts: 9,269 Thanked: 13,247 Times View My Garage	Re: Television shows: What do you watch? ^^ David E. Kelley created other good series as well. My personal favourite was Picket Fences that centered in life in a suburban fictional town of Rome, Wisconsin. I recently managed to aly my hands on all 3 seasons and rewatched them. Since it aired while I was still in college (and shortly after) it remains among my all time favourites, along with The Practice.
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udeybeer Newbie Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Bathinda Posts: 8 Thanked: 17 Times	In legal tv series category watching season 3 of Suits. Pretty engrossing drama happening in a New York based law firm of which you wouldnt want to miss a second. Twists in every episode keep you glued to the screen. Must watch if fan of legal stuff or otherwise too.
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IshaanIan Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Hyd Posts: 3,756 Thanked: 7,815 Times View My Garage	New Girl- dont judge the title, this show is brilliant. Top Gear- a tv series can never keep you yoit date on the automotive world Jeremy and the rest have understood that by making it etertaining Dexter Breaking Bad Nip Tuck Skins The Big Bang Theory Two and a Half Men Anger Management Suits Elementary American Horror Story Sherlock
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