TV Show Mini-Reviews

Gunslinger42 · Post by **Gunslinger42** » March 24th, 2008, 23:27

*watches embedded youtube clip*

I didn't find that funny at all.

Speaking of american attempts at comedy though, I found my self surprised at how much I was enjoying the american version of The Office. First episode or two I couldn't stand, simply because of the fact it wasn't the original, but paramount or some channel were playing episodes every night not long ago, so I found myself watching a couple more, and once I got over the fact it wasn't the original I started to enjoy it. Looking at it as more of a standard sitcom it does pretty well.

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
Another American sitcom that I quite enjoy. Three young friends who own an Irish bar. They're all bonkers. Also Danny DeVito.

Lateralus · Post by **Lateralus** » April 14th, 2008, 9:40

NEEDS MOAR SHOWS! Specifically, I'm after things that will entertain me but also be female-friendly. Burn Notice was a success on this front, and I'm going to try The Wire too, and maybe Dexter. However, other suggestions are most welcome.

Sheriff Fatman · Post by **Sheriff Fatman** » April 14th, 2008, 9:49

Lateralus wrote:NEEDS MOAR SHOWS! Specifically, I'm after things that will entertain me but also be female-friendly. Burn Notice was a success on this front, and I'm going to try The Wire too, and maybe Dexter. However, other suggestions are most welcome.

If Mrs Lat liked Bum Notice I think she'll enjoy Dexter. Different show but both have that whole black humour thing.

The Wire is awesome, certainly very gritty, though.

Lateralus · Post by **Lateralus** » April 14th, 2008, 9:59

Is it graphic though? I think I mentioned that it is based on a serial killer which may have put her off a little...

Sheriff Fatman · Post by **Sheriff Fatman** » April 14th, 2008, 11:39

I wouldn't say it's graphic; there are few bloody scenes but nothing really shocking.

The main character, Dexter, is the killer (not a spoiler btw). He isn't a frenzied psychotic so most of time you just follow him around whilst he narrates his thoughts and reasoning's and carries on his day job as a blood-spatter expert for the Miami PD.

I got into it late but after Berk kept banging on about it I gave it a try and was hooked. It consistently rated #1 on the sweeping sites I use, beating Heroes and all the CSI franchises by some margin.

I honestly don't have anything bad to say about it. Unlike some others (Heroes, I'm looking at you) which meandered a bit and sometimes got a bit dull, Dexter was great all the time, every time. Some of the acting can be a bit meh however, I think this more a reflection on Michael C. Hall being fucking brilliant as Dexter, and less on the other cast members.

Post by **Dr. kitteny berk** » April 17th, 2008, 11:15

I've just noticed something.

We've not done spaced yet. WE FAIL.

Post by **fabyak** » April 17th, 2008, 11:32

amblin · Post by **amblin** » April 17th, 2008, 11:44

Post by **Dr. kitteny berk** » April 17th, 2008, 11:49

On a Pegg theme.

<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asylum_(te ... >Asylum</a> is bloody good too, must watch it again.

spoodie · Post by **spoodie** » April 17th, 2008, 12:26

15 Storeys High:
Possibly my favourite sitcom of the past 10 years, which virtually no one has heard of. I think it suffered from being shown in the early days of BBC3, thus largely ignored. I only discovered it by accident a few months ago. Watched one episode and immediately ordered the DVD of both series. It's unfortunate that's all there is.

Sean Lock plays a miserable, cynical bastard who lives in a block of flats, he gets a lodger who is the polar opposite. Hilarity ensues. Well, it doesn't but it is funny, clever and surreal in parts. One of the highlights is the some times bizarre insights into the other residents of the flats. It takes a couple of episodes to get going but once it does I think most will thoroughly enjoy it.

Post by **Dr. kitteny berk** » April 17th, 2008, 12:28

spoodie wrote:15 Storeys High

Both series of that are on abusenet, i'll give it a go.

Stoat · Post by **Stoat** » April 17th, 2008, 13:21

spoodie wrote:15 Storeys High

Also one of my favourites. I urge you to check out the two radio series and its precursor series "15 Minutes of Misery".

Post by **HereComesPete** » April 17th, 2008, 13:50

This. I'd never heard of it until my mate lent me the dvd's a few years ago. Locke leaning out the window to shout at the bicycles even though he's generally an abject coward is rather funny.

Takes a bit to get into, but then it's very watchable.

Mr. Johnson · Post by **Mr. Johnson** » April 17th, 2008, 14:24

Dr. kitteny berk wrote:On a Pegg theme.

<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asylum_(te ... >Asylum</a> is bloody good too, must watch it again.

never heard of that, must keep an eye out for it.

Post by **Roman Totale** » April 17th, 2008, 19:15

I really enjoyed 15 Storeys High. Particular favourite parts was the bloke getting a job in a fish gutting place, and Sean Locke getting that ridiculous purple coat.

spoodie · Post by **spoodie** » April 17th, 2008, 21:27

Roman Totale wrote:I really enjoyed 15 Storeys High. Particular favourite parts was the bloke getting a job in a fish gutting place, and Sean Locke getting that ridiculous purple coat.

I'd forgotten about those bits. Some of my favs are when Errol gets some nice trainers and when he takes up smoking. Also the ping pong players.

Lateralus · Post by **Lateralus** » May 6th, 2008, 8:43

Don't think it's been mentioned yet, but Skins is better than I was expecting.

Nearly at the end of the first series, and apart from one off-kilter episode, has been pretty enjoyable so far. Its a comedy/drama based around a bunch of kids in (I think) a sixth form college. Each episode is focused mainly on one character's story, and while not brilliant, it's perfectly enjoyable. It's kind of like Teachers, a little bit, ish, but not as good.

I'll see how the second series pans out.

MrGreen · Post by **MrGreen** » May 6th, 2008, 14:38

Lateralus wrote:Don't think it's been mentioned yet, but Skins is better than I was expecting.

Nearly at the end of the first series, and apart from one off-kilter episode, has been pretty enjoyable so far. Its a comedy/drama based around a bunch of kids in (I think) a sixth form college. Each episode is focused mainly on one character's story, and while not brilliant, it's perfectly enjoyable. It's kind of like Teachers, a little bit, ish, but not as good.

I'll see how the second series pans out.

S'allright.

The Inbetweeners is much better, more lifelike and funny. Less DRAMA too.

Post by **Roman Totale** » May 6th, 2008, 17:05

MrGreen wrote: Less DRAMA too.

buzzmong · Post by **buzzmong** » May 6th, 2008, 17:09