What TV shows are people watching?

The Batlord · 07-26-2013, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Mojo

I think I can compare the original cast with their equivalent and counterpart in the US and check the UK boxes all the way, in regards to which character I prefer. As I say, I do prefer the original. However Dwight is my exception. I thought Gareth was hilarious but Dwight is a sitcom of all his own. And despite the focus I have just put on comparing the two here, I do love the fact that I dont have to do that with this show. I dont have to compare them. They are two completely different shows and are both very good.

I haven't seen the original, but the reason I mentioned Jim wasn't on his own merits. He's cool and all, but his chemistry with Dwight (and to a lesser extent Miachael) makes him essential. He's a brilliant straight man.

Astronomer · 07-30-2013, 02:47 AM

Finally getting into Doctor Who. I decided to start with the 10th doctor

LoathsomePete · 07-31-2013, 11:58 AM

BOOBIES! Well there's more to it than that, but for the most part... BOOBIES!

I've never really been all that interested in middle ages history so it can be a little hard to feel attached to it the same way I did with other historical dramas like Rome or Deadwood, but there's some good acting and compelling narrative. Sam Neil in particular as Cardinal Wosley; he's a devious bastard.

A friend of mine really likes this show so it gives us some talking points.

Urban Hat€monger ? · 08-01-2013, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Lateralus

Finally getting into Doctor Who. I decided to start with the 10th doctor

Welcome

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Originally Posted by Mojo

Mrs. Richards: And another thing. I asked for a room with a view.
Basil Fawlty: [to Manuel then back to Mrs. Richard] Deaf, mad AND blind. Uh, this is the view as far as I can remember, madam. Yes. Yes, this is it.
Mrs. Richards: When I pay for a view, I expect something more interesting than that.
Basil Fawlty: [going to window, indicating] Well, that is Torquay, ma'am.
Mrs. Richards: Well, it's not good enough.
Basil Fawlty: Well, may I ask what you were expecting to see out of a Torquay hotel bedroom window? Sydney Opera House, perhaps? The Hanging Gardens of Babylon? Herds of wildebeasts swinging majestically...
Mrs. Richards: Don't be silly. I expect to be able to see the sea.
Basil Fawlty: You CAN see the sea. It's over there, between the land and the sky.
Mrs. Richards: I'd need a telescope to see that!
Basil Fawlty: Well, may I suggest that you move to a hotel closer to the sea...
Basil Fawlty: [sotto] ... or preferably in it?

Still funny even after the 300th time I've watched it.

And now I've talked about Doctor Who & Fawlty Towers now would be a good time to post this..

Astronomer · 08-02-2013, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Urban Hat€monger ?

Welcome

Why thank you. I think this is going to be a very long, beautiful and addictive journey, considering the lack of sleep I've had this week, up in front of the telly. All of my friends are crazy Whovians so I couldn't really escape it I guess...

Mojo · 07-31-2013, 06:27 PM

Never, ever gets old. One of those rare timeless comedies. If anything, it gets better. The sarcasm of Basil Fawlty is simply outstanding.

Mrs. Richards: And another thing. I asked for a room with a view.
Basil Fawlty: [to Manuel then back to Mrs. Richard] Deaf, mad AND blind. Uh, this is the view as far as I can remember, madam. Yes. Yes, this is it.
Mrs. Richards: When I pay for a view, I expect something more interesting than that.
Basil Fawlty: [going to window, indicating] Well, that is Torquay, ma'am.
Mrs. Richards: Well, it's not good enough.
Basil Fawlty: Well, may I ask what you were expecting to see out of a Torquay hotel bedroom window? Sydney Opera House, perhaps? The Hanging Gardens of Babylon? Herds of wildebeasts swinging majestically...
Mrs. Richards: Don't be silly. I expect to be able to see the sea.
Basil Fawlty: You CAN see the sea. It's over there, between the land and the sky.
Mrs. Richards: I'd need a telescope to see that!
Basil Fawlty: Well, may I suggest that you move to a hotel closer to the sea...
Basil Fawlty: [sotto] ... or preferably in it?

FETCHER. · 08-01-2013, 09:10 AM

I started breaking bad again after I had only watched S1. I've now just finished season 4 and my god, I'm like one of the meth customers. I actually had to limit myself to 5 episodes a day because I was staying up late and watching 8 or 9 haha! Going to power through the first half of season 5 right in time for the second half being broadcast!

yeyyy.

Mojo · 08-01-2013, 09:13 AM

You've still got about two weeks, so plenty of time!

I watched the first four seasons in a very short space of time as well. It wasn't quite an addiction like 24 was an addiction, where I was putting an episode on around 10pm before "going to bed" and then the next thing I knew it was 7am, but it was still heavy.

FETCHER. · 08-01-2013, 11:19 AM

Hahaha tell me about it, it was actually taking over my life. I was watching too quickly as well because the episodes all started to merge into one and couldn't differentiate which was which.

~~Sansa Stark~~ · 08-01-2013, 11:29 AM

It's soo goood

I'm rewatching it rn

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Mojo Melancholia Eternally Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: England Posts: 5,018	Never, ever gets old. One of those rare timeless comedies. If anything, it gets better. The sarcasm of Basil Fawlty is simply outstanding. Mrs. Richards: And another thing. I asked for a room with a view. Basil Fawlty: [to Manuel then back to Mrs. Richard] Deaf, mad AND blind. Uh, this is the view as far as I can remember, madam. Yes. Yes, this is it. Mrs. Richards: When I pay for a view, I expect something more interesting than that. Basil Fawlty: [going to window, indicating] Well, that is Torquay, ma'am. Mrs. Richards: Well, it's not good enough. Basil Fawlty: Well, may I ask what you were expecting to see out of a Torquay hotel bedroom window? Sydney Opera House, perhaps? The Hanging Gardens of Babylon? Herds of wildebeasts swinging majestically... Mrs. Richards: Don't be silly. I expect to be able to see the sea. Basil Fawlty: You CAN see the sea. It's over there, between the land and the sky. Mrs. Richards: I'd need a telescope to see that! Basil Fawlty: Well, may I suggest that you move to a hotel closer to the sea... Basil Fawlty: [sotto] ... or preferably in it? __________________ Last.FM \| Echoes and Dust

08-01-2013, 09:13 AM	#8 (permalink)
Mojo Melancholia Eternally Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: England Posts: 5,018	You've still got about two weeks, so plenty of time! I watched the first four seasons in a very short space of time as well. It wasn't quite an addiction like 24 was an addiction, where I was putting an episode on around 10pm before "going to bed" and then the next thing I knew it was 7am, but it was still heavy. __________________ Last.FM \| Echoes and Dust

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~~Sansa Stark~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: The Eyrie, Vale of Arryn, Westeros Posts: 3,234	It's soo goood I'm rewatching it rn