I'm busy. These are the shows that are worth my time:
Scandal - Good characters. Good drama. Worth 40 minutes a week.
Homeland - This show started really strong with a first season that was pretty intense. The second season had great moments but the relationship
The Mindy Project - A really solid comedy, the highlight of Fox Tuesday nights.
New Girl - Great opening seasons but it's starting to slow a bit. Not sure if the show can survive with Jess and What's-his-name a couple.
Walking Dead - At the end of every season I ask myself if I'm going to keep watching for one more. As of right now I'm still in, if for no other reason than to watch as the show implodes with a weird spin-off series. AMC is definitely the dirty prostitute of television networks.
Community - What was once the best "underground" comedy on television stumbled a bit in the last season. Show creator Dan Harmon is back this season after being fired by network robots. I have high hopes for season 5...if it ever actually makes it to the air. I'm also sad Donald Glover is leaving. Maybe it's time for this ride to come to an end.
Mad Men - This final season will not be that great. You heard it here first. But a crappy season of MM is still better than 90% of what's on TV today. As long as it's on, I will watch it.
Parks and Recreation - This is the best comedy on television right now. Watching this show makes me happy because it reminds me of the 30 Rock, Office, Community, Parks and Rec POWERHOUSE NBC Thursday nights of yore.
Nathan for You - This is the new best underground comedy on television. Watch it.
Modern Family - This show gets worse and worse every season yet still seems to win Emmys. I'm still watching it, mostly because there's nothing better on Wednesday night.
Portlandia - This hipster comedy is pretty hit or miss but I really like Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein. I watch for them.
Saturday Night Live - I love the tradition of this show. I love the culture of this show. I love New York. I wish I could have been a part of this show, even if it was just as a studio custodian. The sketches are hit and miss but this show is like following college sports teams. You watch as comedians come in and go out. Some players make it past the show to the big time and some don't. And we can sit back and argue for hours about who is the best weekend update anchor of all time. I also really enjoy watching other actors, athletes, etc. in the uncomfortable world of sketch comedy. 38 seasons and counting.
The Bachelor Franchise - I've watched it. I'm not proud of it. I haven't watched every season, but I've watched more than I care to admit. They have a winning formula, that's obvious. But when I look at the 2-3 hour episodes on my DVR...in that moment...I am ashamed. I don't plan on watching Juan Pablo in action this winter. But I said that last year too.
Notably Missing:
The Daily Show- I don't think John Stewart is very funny. There. I said it.
The Colbert Report - This show is great. WAY better than The Daily Show. I've just never had the discipline for daily shows. If this show was on once a week I bet I would be a faithful watcher.
The Good Wife - I keep hearing good things but have never taken the time to care about it.
Sons of Anarchy - Watched the pilot. Liked it a lot. Will watch it someday when I have the time.
Justified - Watched the first season. Really really liked it. Haven't had time to get back to it.
The Middle - A fun show. I like that it stars a truly lower middle class family. Something that no other big time show does. They don't try to draw us in with cool loft apartments and expensive vacations. Even Parks and Rec, set in Crapville, Indiana looks nicer than the Indiana of this show. I respect that. I have never watched it faithfully but I definitely have a warm spot in my heart for this one.
Big Bang Theory - For some reason I hate CBS super shows. Maybe because they appeal to too many people? I will watch this someday.
Parenthood - Tried it. No time for it.
The League - So funny, so raunchy.
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia - See above.
Game of Thrones - I read the books, I'm afraid to see some of those scenes acted out...
House of Cards - I'll watch it. It's next on the list.
Girls - Maybe...
Veep - I'm planning on it as soon as I get DVD service on my Netflix account.
Will NEVER Watch:
Survivor
Biggest Loser
Anything Kardashian
CSI: Miami or any show even remotely like it
The Tonight Show - Jay Leno is old news
Revenge
Breaking Bad - Best show on television. I would reschedule my wedding to make sure I was available to watch the finale this weekend.
The Americans - The first season of this show was great. I'm really looking forward to the next season. Could this maybe replace the hole that Breaking Bad will leave in my TV-watching heart?
Scandal - Good characters. Good drama. Worth 40 minutes a week.
Homeland - This show started really strong with a first season that was pretty intense. The second season had great moments but the relationship
The Mindy Project - A really solid comedy, the highlight of Fox Tuesday nights.
New Girl - Great opening seasons but it's starting to slow a bit. Not sure if the show can survive with Jess and What's-his-name a couple.
Walking Dead - At the end of every season I ask myself if I'm going to keep watching for one more. As of right now I'm still in, if for no other reason than to watch as the show implodes with a weird spin-off series. AMC is definitely the dirty prostitute of television networks.
Community - What was once the best "underground" comedy on television stumbled a bit in the last season. Show creator Dan Harmon is back this season after being fired by network robots. I have high hopes for season 5...if it ever actually makes it to the air. I'm also sad Donald Glover is leaving. Maybe it's time for this ride to come to an end.
Mad Men - This final season will not be that great. You heard it here first. But a crappy season of MM is still better than 90% of what's on TV today. As long as it's on, I will watch it.
Parks and Recreation - This is the best comedy on television right now. Watching this show makes me happy because it reminds me of the 30 Rock, Office, Community, Parks and Rec POWERHOUSE NBC Thursday nights of yore.
Nathan for You - This is the new best underground comedy on television. Watch it.
Modern Family - This show gets worse and worse every season yet still seems to win Emmys. I'm still watching it, mostly because there's nothing better on Wednesday night.
Portlandia - This hipster comedy is pretty hit or miss but I really like Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein. I watch for them.
Saturday Night Live - I love the tradition of this show. I love the culture of this show. I love New York. I wish I could have been a part of this show, even if it was just as a studio custodian. The sketches are hit and miss but this show is like following college sports teams. You watch as comedians come in and go out. Some players make it past the show to the big time and some don't. And we can sit back and argue for hours about who is the best weekend update anchor of all time. I also really enjoy watching other actors, athletes, etc. in the uncomfortable world of sketch comedy. 38 seasons and counting.
The Bachelor Franchise - I've watched it. I'm not proud of it. I haven't watched every season, but I've watched more than I care to admit. They have a winning formula, that's obvious. But when I look at the 2-3 hour episodes on my DVR...in that moment...I am ashamed. I don't plan on watching Juan Pablo in action this winter. But I said that last year too.
Notably Missing:
The Daily Show- I don't think John Stewart is very funny. There. I said it.
The Colbert Report - This show is great. WAY better than The Daily Show. I've just never had the discipline for daily shows. If this show was on once a week I bet I would be a faithful watcher.
The Good Wife - I keep hearing good things but have never taken the time to care about it.
Sons of Anarchy - Watched the pilot. Liked it a lot. Will watch it someday when I have the time.
Justified - Watched the first season. Really really liked it. Haven't had time to get back to it.
The Middle - A fun show. I like that it stars a truly lower middle class family. Something that no other big time show does. They don't try to draw us in with cool loft apartments and expensive vacations. Even Parks and Rec, set in Crapville, Indiana looks nicer than the Indiana of this show. I respect that. I have never watched it faithfully but I definitely have a warm spot in my heart for this one.
Big Bang Theory - For some reason I hate CBS super shows. Maybe because they appeal to too many people? I will watch this someday.
Parenthood - Tried it. No time for it.
The League - So funny, so raunchy.
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia - See above.
Game of Thrones - I read the books, I'm afraid to see some of those scenes acted out...
House of Cards - I'll watch it. It's next on the list.
Girls - Maybe...
Veep - I'm planning on it as soon as I get DVD service on my Netflix account.
Will NEVER Watch:
Survivor
Biggest Loser
Anything Kardashian
CSI: Miami or any show even remotely like it
The Tonight Show - Jay Leno is old news
Revenge
Girls. DON'T DO IT. That show is depressing and makes me sad if that's really the state of the 20-something women in the world. It's not funny, it's not soapy enough to warrant a drama, it's simply filled with characters that are all loathsome and barely redeemable. You will be mad if you start.
ReplyDeleteI watched both seasons while on my death bed with bird flu. I wanted to see if it got any better because SURELY IT HAD TO. (It didn't, and now it's dropped for sure.)
Watch Justified. It's awesome. Great characters, awesome plots. And Deputy Raylon Givens is probably my favorite lawman character ever.
ReplyDeleteAlso, my name is Dallas.
Watch Justified. It's awesome. Great characters, awesome plots. And Deputy Raylon Givens is probably my favorite lawman character ever.
ReplyDeleteAlso, my name is Dallas.