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What new shows are any good?

Started by RPGPundit, September 12, 2012, 12:13:00 AM

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September 12, 2012, 12:13:00 AM
This might still be a bit early; but I'm always on the lookout for any new tv series that might actually be worth watching (and it seems like there's less and less of these, and thus harder to find them in the steaming ocean of crap that TV has turned into, every year). If you think there's a new show out that shows promise, let me know.

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September 12, 2012, 12:23:01 AM
I'm curious to see how Revolution is.  I think it starts next Monday.  They are definitely taking advantage of the whole Hunger Games survivalist popularity going around.

Other that than, I really like Grimm.  The 2nd season just started.  But I'm a bit biased since they do some of the filming downstairs from me in my building.
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#2
September 12, 2012, 02:30:18 AM
Quote from: Sacrosanct;581840Other that than, I really like Grimm.  The 2nd season just started.  But I'm a bit biased since they do some of the filming downstairs from me in my building.

I tried watching that but after giving it about 5/6 episodes thought it was a bit rubbish. Still, plenty of people didn't as it got a second series.

I'm happy The Republic of Doyle is coming back for season 4. After Russell Crowe was in an episode of season 3 everyone will be lining up to do it.

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#3
September 12, 2012, 02:54:16 AM
Revolution has me interested.  My favorite show is Walking Dead though it's been on for 3 years already iirc.
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September 12, 2012, 11:31:40 AM
Copper isnt bad It's set in new york back when it was a lawless hellhole(kinda gangs of new york sorta era) and is a BBC America production which is a first for them.

Other than that Arrow looks like it'll either be really good or complete crap(given its by CW) so may be worth a look once it begins in october.

If you havent already give Hell on Wheels a look its pretty darned good imo.

I may give Revolution a nosey for a few episodes since the premise sounds interesting though it has the potential to suck ballz just as easily if the writers get all preachy on us instead of exploring the concepts the setting presents.

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September 12, 2012, 02:27:27 PM
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If you havent already give Hell on Wheels a look its pretty darned good imo.

Yep, Hell on Wheels is good.

3rik

#6
September 14, 2012, 11:00:02 AM
I enjoyed the first season of Hell on Wheels. Haven't started watching the second season yet.

I must say Copper sounds kind of interesting. Does one have to be familiar with historical facts to make sense of what's going on?

Both of these are also interesting for me because of my late 1860s western campaign that I plan to run.
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September 19, 2012, 08:12:43 PM Last Edit: September 19, 2012, 08:16:47 PM by Jaeger
White Collar and The Mentalist are my two current guilty pleasures.

But I must say that Strike Back has been my go-to show for pure action-adventure. Once a week I get to just sit back and enjoy the ride...
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#8
September 19, 2012, 08:24:07 PM
Vikings by the BBC is pretty good. Only 3 parts, mind. Presented by the same guy who does Coast (which is also very interesting if you haven't sought it out already).

Other than that, i'm reaching. I have next to nothing that i regularly watch anymore. I'm working my way through the Rockford Files at the moment.

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#9
September 19, 2012, 11:16:13 PM
I just watched the pilot episode of Revolution. It was pretty good. They established a bunch of characters very well. Parts of it were a bit goofy or maybe over-simplified, but I think this show has some real potential.
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September 20, 2012, 12:23:02 AM
Quote from: danbuter;583868I just watched the pilot episode of Revolution. It was pretty good. They established a bunch of characters very well. Parts of it were a bit goofy or maybe over-simplified, but I think this show has some real potential.

Heh.  I did too.  Literally just finished it.  You're right.  Pretty decent show.
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#11
September 20, 2012, 07:33:54 PM
I'm tuned in to Supernatural, Warehouse 13, Merlin, Game of Thrones, The Walking Dead, Legend of Korra, and Fringe. Or I will be when the next seasons come out.
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#12
September 20, 2012, 07:39:50 PM
Just Game of Thrones, Walking Dead and Fringe here.

Oh, and Modern Family.

My sister assures me that Parks & Recreation is the bee's knees, and my mother and stepfather swear by Sons of Anarchy.

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#13
September 20, 2012, 07:44:18 PM
Quote from: The Traveller;584157I'm tuned in to Supernatural, Warehouse 13, Merlin, Game of Thrones, The Walking Dead, Legend of Korra, and Fringe. Or I will be when the next seasons come out.

That there's a darn good list of shows.
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#14
September 21, 2012, 02:20:30 AM
I've seen "Hatfields & McCoys" is coming to the UK this autumn. Was it any good?
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