TV Series General Discussion

[wasteyouryouth]

I’m thinking of starting Babylon 5 because there’s no other classic sci-fi show available at present. Has anyone watched it before?

I started it once but didn't stick with it long. Probably just watched DS9 or TNG again.

 

[Bevab]

I started it once but didn't stick with it long. Probably just watched DS9 or TNG again.

I heard that the first season, or at least the first half of it was slow to get going and that it picks the pace up later on; may have to test it.

Star Trek’s another classic I haven’t watched much of, the only ones I can remember are the NuTrek movies, the Wrath of Khan one and the first two seasons of Picard.

 

[ahmedleo414]

Meanwhile, don't know what I'll do without Succession when that ends today/tomorrow.

Barry, Succession, The Flash and Ted Lasso all ending the same week.

Flash I've checked out of since season 4, just kept watching since I'd already seen most of it.
Barry I started watching a couple weeks ago and it's already ending
Ted Lasso and Succession I don't know what i'll do without.

 

[Till Valhalla]

Barry, Succession, The Flash and Ted Lasso all ending the same week.

Flash I've checked out of since season 4, just kept watching since I'd already seen most of it.
Barry I started watching a couple weeks ago and it's already ending
Ted Lasso and Succession I don't know what i'll do without.

I hope Lasso remains.

 

[Bevab]

I hope Lasso remains.

The main storyline will end for sure as they planned for only three seasons and it already looks like they’ve got the final arc ready.

I do think (and hope) Apple will do a spinoff or spiritual successor once the writers’ strike is resolved with a win for the latter given the success of Ted Lasso. There’s a market for the feel good show and also one for the sports show (particularly football with how popular Wrexham’s rise has been in reality) and I think Apple can use that especially because they have the broadcasting license to the MLS already.

 

[Till Valhalla]

main storyline will end for sure as they planned for only three seasons and it already looks like they’ve got the final arc ready.

Tbh if they end how the theories are for me it feels a bit rushed.

 

[wasteyouryouth]

I heard that the first season, or at least the first half of it was slow to get going and that it picks the pace up later on; may have to test it.

Star Trek’s another classic I haven’t watched much of, the only ones I can remember are the NuTrek movies, the Wrath of Khan one and the first two seasons of Picard.

I haven't seen them, but from what I hear the first two seasons of Picard are some of the worst Trek. So, the only way is up.

TNG. When I did a proper watch through (not just seeing random episodes), I started at season 3 and went back to Season 1 and Season 2 at the end. S1 is bad, 2 has some good episodes, but you don't miss a huge deal. Seasons 3-6 are just quality episode one after another. It's episodic but tackles moral, ehtical issues and Patrick Stewart is just great.

DS9 is probably the most consistent series. I see a lot of people say it starts slowly but I enjoy the building arcs it has. It has a different dynamic, being closer to modern TV with longer arcs. It has some of the best characters there's been in any Trek (IMO). Although season 7 is like a massive drop off (just like when, in TNG, Dr Crusher

Spoiler

****s a ghost

).

The original films are good, I'd actually recommend them as a starting point. Although, the first one is VERY VERY SLOW. I remember watching it once and it felt like I fell asleep for two hours, woke up and it was the same scene. 'They' say the even numbered ones are the best, which is probably true, but the others have some interesting ideas if not always well executed. Wrath of Khan feels like the template for too many Trek films and actually a lot of big blockbusters. Sadly, no one seems to be influenced by 4, which shows how you can make a great adventure film with no/an indifferent antagonist.

 

[Paranoid Kendroid]

Oh boy! Both Succession and Barry ended today. I might need time to process this.

 

[ahmedleo414]

Oh boy! Both Succession and Barry ended today. I might need time to process this.

Honestly best endings for both shows I was very satisfied with both endings

 

[wasteyouryouth]

Honestly best endings for both shows I was very satisfied with both endings

Same. Succession was brilliant. Season 4 was just great throughout. I remember how limp Game of Thrones ended - essentially with a big round table meeting too - and yet Succession was utterly compelling.

I enjoyed Barry, while I found the tone to sometimes not always work, it consistently did things I think a lot of shows wouldn't have. I'm definitely on board for whatever Bill Hader does next.

 

[zwarrior]

Has anyone watched Superstore? Started off great but not so enjoyable in the 5th season, which I am watching currently. I feel like they are trying too hard to make it funny.

 

[Till Valhalla]

Has anyone watched Superstore? Started off great but not so enjoyable in the 5th season, which I am watching currently. I feel like they are trying too hard to make it funny.

Don't ask me questions but I liked it.

 

[zwarrior]

Don't ask me questions but I liked it.

Even I used to like it but season 5 is so cringe. Hopefully the last season gets better.

 

[Paranoid Kendroid]

Currently watching Six Feet Under. I guess dysfunctional white families is my new niche for TV shows

 

[ahmedleo414]

Has anyone watched Superstore? Started off great but not so enjoyable in the 5th season, which I am watching currently. I feel like they are trying too hard to make it funny.

Don't ask me questions but I liked it.

I liked Superstore except for the two main characters. Everyone else in that show was great