My current daily watch has been The Great North. I started watching it with my daughter, who loves Bob's Burgers, when it first was released but she did not care for it. A few months ago she was telling me about this great show from the Bob's Burgers people... Yeah, The Great North. Anyway, real good show. It shows a much different family dynamic than Bob's Burgers.
I’m binging the entire series of Babylon 5. I’m two eps deep into season 2. So far, I would not recommend it. My biggest peeve is that their security is so bad it causes half the problems in the show. Then it gets resolved and everybody glazes the chief security officer. The aliens are a bit one dimensional but the interactions are good. I like the steady critique of capitalism. I think the long arc is getting into swing too.
I'm just a bit ahead of you (maybe 2/3rds through season 2) and I have to say, in my ignorant opinion, things really improve as the second season goes on. (Admittedly, I mostly stopped as it's hard to find time in the summer but that's my memory.)
Of late I watched Star City which is a spinoff from For All Mankind but set in the USSR. It takes a while to get going but the last few episodes of the first season were great.
I also watched Platonic which is an easy, fun end of day watch. Some stupidity in season 2 but forgiveable.
Ignore any reviews you’ve seen online. It’s a great show so far and if you have any interest, it’s worth your time to watch the first episode at least.
Ha, fully agree. I felt kind of burned out of super hero stuff (I'll go see spiderman eventually though) so was wary about Lanterns but it's been an absolute blast.
No, the synopsis is absolutely correct. But the protagonists are a superhero (Green Lantern) and a superhero in training. They use powers etc but yeah, mostly it's been mystery/sci fi, just in the context of a super hero world?
(Green lanterns deal with space shit, in the show, seems like space shit happening in the Midwest.)
My wife and I recently went into Rooster blind, and have been pleasantly surprised by it. Wholesome, very funny, a bit bittersweet. Very good, strong recommend.
Also, The Audacity is pretty good. It's a bit depressing, though. Like if someone thought Silicon Valley was great but misleadingly disarming, and wanted to create a less sanitised depiction.
I've been thinking about watching that for a while. Is it funny? I think maybe the reason I haven't tried it yet is because I wasn't sure if could handle that much tech bro satire.
Watching old trailer park boys episodes that are pretty funny but also pretty one note. Saw the first couple episodes of widow's bay that was pretty good, I'll probably watch the rest of the season.
Recommendations: widow's bay, AEW wrestling, space ghost: coast to coast
I've just finished Ted Lasso (minus season 4, because it's not complete and tbh I don't even know if i will watch season 4. I've heard it's pretty meh).
And now I'm gonna finish Ted (the teddy bear that came to life). I'm 1 season in
Ted Lasso Season 4 has been pretty hit or miss for me so far. Even in the ‘meh’ episodes there are shining moments of brilliance. Unfortunately there are also blah moments of ‘meh’ in the shining episodes as well.
I've committed to the first season of Bosch, after flirting with it for a while. I initially wasn't sure because I'm not a big fan of American police procedurals, but this one has a bit of a noir feel which drew me in. Then I read a Guardian review which described it as "paint-by-numbers" and I started second-guessing myself, until I heard a football journalist who works for The Guardian randomly recommend it on a post-World Cup episode and decided it was a sign to give it a try.
Just finished the second season of 100 years of Solitude. I can't believe more people aren't talking about it! It's beautifully shot, masterfully acted and a faithful, worthy adaption of a masterpiece of literature.
Don't really have much TV time in the summer but I've almost been keeping up with Lanterns, President Curtis and Strange New Worlds.
President Curtis has been a completely unexpected blast. I think part of the charm is that it is a really fun take on the Presidency that comments on trump without ever even alluding to him. Throw in some decent dialogue and fun ideas and I'm sold. (Admittedly, I am a historical politics junkie so a lot of the references feel aimed directly at me.)
Lanterns was a surprise. Buddy whom I trust recommended it, despite both of us being burned out on super heroes, and goddamn, he was right.
And Strange New Worlds... Man, they're just having an absolute blast and I'm here for it. Long live silly Trek!
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nocturne@slrpnk.net · 13 pts · 1d
My current daily watch has been The Great North. I started watching it with my daughter, who loves Bob's Burgers, when it first was released but she did not care for it. A few months ago she was telling me about this great show from the Bob's Burgers people... Yeah, The Great North. Anyway, real good show. It shows a much different family dynamic than Bob's Burgers.
As for current stuff, i am watching Lanterns.
random_character_a@lemmy.world · 11 pts · 1d
Silo Season 3. It's been great.
Wife stopped watching because she thinks it was too depressing.
Nothing much else except Conan O'Brien Must Go, but that's kinda second screen material.
bravesilvernest@lemmy.ml · 8 pts · 1d
I have so many feelings about season 3 lol. The first season got me amped and I read all 3 books, which got me even more amped.
Then season 2 did it's thing where it sorta stretched plotlines to fill out the season, and added some of it's own.
Season 3 is following that same thread and I'm so mixed on my own reactions to it.
I guess moral of this was don't read the series after watching the first season 🙃
Reverendender@sh.itjust.works · 10 pts · 1d
I’ve been binging The Pitt; I think I’m 3 episodes deep on Season 2. It’s phenomenal.
Lanterns is also Outstanding
Season 3 of Silo is the best season yet I think.
Dark Matter is super entertaining. Much better than the book, which I actually thought was not great.
thal3s@sh.itjust.works · 4 pts · 21h
The Pitt may be the single greatest television show of all time.
Reverendender@sh.itjust.works · 2 pts · 20h
I regularly get choked-up multiple times per episode. And I don’t get that way normally.
thal3s@sh.itjust.works · 1 pts · 18h
Same!
Those poor parents whose son was brain dead or that girl whose older sister drowned to save her - OMG ðŸ˜
Tollana1234567@lemmy.today · 1 pts · 13h
noah wyle got experience from the og ER series he was in.
naught@sh.itjust.works · 4 pts · 1d
when I finished The Pitt I turned around and watched it again
tacosanonymous@mander.xyz · 8 pts · 1d
I’m binging the entire series of Babylon 5. I’m two eps deep into season 2. So far, I would not recommend it. My biggest peeve is that their security is so bad it causes half the problems in the show. Then it gets resolved and everybody glazes the chief security officer. The aliens are a bit one dimensional but the interactions are good. I like the steady critique of capitalism. I think the long arc is getting into swing too.
Boris_NotTooBadinoff@lemmy.today · 5 pts · 1d
Keep watching, it'll grow on you
Zathras@lemmy.zip · 1 pts · 19h
Zathras agrees.
MyBrainHurts@piefed.ca · 1 pts · 21h
I'm just a bit ahead of you (maybe 2/3rds through season 2) and I have to say, in my ignorant opinion, things really improve as the second season goes on. (Admittedly, I mostly stopped as it's hard to find time in the summer but that's my memory.)
khannie@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 22h
Of late I watched Star City which is a spinoff from For All Mankind but set in the USSR. It takes a while to get going but the last few episodes of the first season were great.
I also watched Platonic which is an easy, fun end of day watch. Some stupidity in season 2 but forgiveable.
thal3s@sh.itjust.works · 5 pts · 21h
Lanterns (HBO)
Ignore any reviews you’ve seen online. It’s a great show so far and if you have any interest, it’s worth your time to watch the first episode at least.
MyBrainHurts@piefed.ca · 3 pts · 21h
Ha, fully agree. I felt kind of burned out of super hero stuff (I'll go see spiderman eventually though) so was wary about Lanterns but it's been an absolute blast.
Ilandar@lemmy.today · 2 pts · 17h
Is it a superhero show? The synopsis I read made it sound like a mix of mystery and sci-fi.
MyBrainHurts@piefed.ca · 3 pts · 16h
No, the synopsis is absolutely correct. But the protagonists are a superhero (Green Lantern) and a superhero in training. They use powers etc but yeah, mostly it's been mystery/sci fi, just in the context of a super hero world?
(Green lanterns deal with space shit, in the show, seems like space shit happening in the Midwest.)
Ilandar@lemmy.today · 2 pts · 16h
Thanks for the explanation!
MyBrainHurts@piefed.ca · 2 pts · 15h
Anytime! Anything in support of people watching weird shit!
obelisk_complex@piefed.ca · 5 pts · 1d
My wife and I recently went into Rooster blind, and have been pleasantly surprised by it. Wholesome, very funny, a bit bittersweet. Very good, strong recommend.
Also, The Audacity is pretty good. It's a bit depressing, though. Like if someone thought Silicon Valley was great but misleadingly disarming, and wanted to create a less sanitised depiction.
Ilandar@lemmy.today · 2 pts · 1d
I've been thinking about watching that for a while. Is it funny? I think maybe the reason I haven't tried it yet is because I wasn't sure if could handle that much tech bro satire.
obelisk_complex@piefed.ca · 2 pts · 1d
It's funny, yeah... But it's funny like BoJack Horseman is funny. Dark comedy.
Boris_NotTooBadinoff@lemmy.today · 4 pts · 1d
HunterxHunter
Doctor Who (2005)
I'd recommend both
yakko@feddit.uk · 3 pts · 1d
Working my way through Dr. Stone, just finished Vox Machina S04 and I do recommend.
whotookkarl@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 3 pts · 1d
Watching old trailer park boys episodes that are pretty funny but also pretty one note. Saw the first couple episodes of widow's bay that was pretty good, I'll probably watch the rest of the season.
Recommendations: widow's bay, AEW wrestling, space ghost: coast to coast
osanna@lemmy.vg · 3 pts · 1d
I've just finished Ted Lasso (minus season 4, because it's not complete and tbh I don't even know if i will watch season 4. I've heard it's pretty meh).
And now I'm gonna finish Ted (the teddy bear that came to life). I'm 1 season in
Reverendender@sh.itjust.works · 5 pts · 1d
Ted Lasso Season 4 has been pretty hit or miss for me so far. Even in the ‘meh’ episodes there are shining moments of brilliance. Unfortunately there are also blah moments of ‘meh’ in the shining episodes as well.
Ilandar@lemmy.today · 3 pts · 1d
I've committed to the first season of Bosch, after flirting with it for a while. I initially wasn't sure because I'm not a big fan of American police procedurals, but this one has a bit of a noir feel which drew me in. Then I read a Guardian review which described it as "paint-by-numbers" and I started second-guessing myself, until I heard a football journalist who works for The Guardian randomly recommend it on a post-World Cup episode and decided it was a sign to give it a try.
So far it is quite good. Definitely very formulaic and clichéd, but I'm not sure I really want experimental or groundbreaking in this type of genre. Something that feels familiar is actually the vibe I think I was looking for when this show appeared on my radar. I can just watch an episode here and there and not get too invested.
Dagobah@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 20h
Just finished the second season of 100 years of Solitude. I can't believe more people aren't talking about it! It's beautifully shot, masterfully acted and a faithful, worthy adaption of a masterpiece of literature.
z3rOR0ne@lemmy.ml · 2 pts · 1d
Current watches are:
I'm rewatching all of Portlandia.
I'm looking forward to Dang!.
thal3s@sh.itjust.works · 4 pts · 21h
President Curtis is suprisingly good!
ST:SNW S4 is… IDK what the fuck they’re doing this season.
Tollana1234567@lemmy.today · 1 pts · 13h
i never could get around watching SNW, just like the other 2 trek series.
MyBrainHurts@piefed.ca · 1 pts · 21h
Don't really have much TV time in the summer but I've almost been keeping up with Lanterns, President Curtis and Strange New Worlds.
President Curtis has been a completely unexpected blast. I think part of the charm is that it is a really fun take on the Presidency that comments on trump without ever even alluding to him. Throw in some decent dialogue and fun ideas and I'm sold. (Admittedly, I am a historical politics junkie so a lot of the references feel aimed directly at me.)
Lanterns was a surprise. Buddy whom I trust recommended it, despite both of us being burned out on super heroes, and goddamn, he was right.
And Strange New Worlds... Man, they're just having an absolute blast and I'm here for it. Long live silly Trek!
username_1@discuss.tchncs.de · -11 pts · 1d
I watch TV. I recommend everybody to not watch TV. Only crap is there.