favorite current tv series...

[Merlot]

Spartacus was my favourite series last year. I enjoyed it so much that even though I downloaded every episode, I went out and bought the series on Blu-ray last Saturday. The quality is great and there are a few extended episodes with some worthwhile extra scenes. Haven't watched the bonus features yet but they seem to be decent. Unfortunately the lead actor will not be returning to the series due to his battle with cancer and they're looking for a replacement. So instead of a second season they've filmed a prequel series to be aired in 2011 focusing on the other lead characters.

I haven't come across any must see new series yet this year and so far I'm still watching my old favourites like Two and a half Men, Big Bang Theory and How I Met Your Mother which I started watching in re-runs over the summer. I picked up the first season of Fringe on Blu-ray too and finally started to get into it which I couldn't for whatever reason when it started airing. Now I'll have to get the other seasons when they go on sale. I can't seem to get into watching shows with commercials anymore I guess.

Hello Techman,

Spartacus is certainly entertaining for what it is. I did enjoy it and was very disappointed there aren't more episodes for the first season.

As a history oriented person I was looking forward to how the writers would deal with the record this time, though obviously I expect certain frequent liberalities in the writing. But frankly, I think the idea of a prequel is RIDICULOUS! Now what? Spartacus: The Teenage Years? More abandoned boys versus the wolves ala "300"? Sorry to hear about this guys battle with cancer, but...move foward. According to http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsideth...-2-begins-in-january-as-a-prequel-series.html the lead actor Andy Whitfield isn't even being replaced as he is responding to treatment, so why get stupid. The plan to go back to the "rise of the House of Batiatus" can only come off as indulgent profiteering gory soap opera. I'm sure many will enjoy that.

SUCK!

Merlot

PS

Best wishes for good health to Mr. Whitfield.

 

[Techman]

Unfortunately that link you posted is from last May. He did respond well to treatment at first and was planning on being able to return for a second season. Unfortunately things have taken a turn for the worse and Andy Whitfield will not be returning. The prequel series was shot during his original bout with cancer to give him more time to fully recuperate but it seems that a new actor will be hired for the series to continue. The prequel is called "Spartacus: Gods of the Arena", it starts in January 2011 and will run for only 6 episodes.

 

[Doc Holliday]

Blue Bloods - CBS
Dexter - Showtime
Curb Your Enthusiasm - HBO

 

[shijak]

Doc beat me to the punch. I've pretty much abandoned network tv in the last few years, except for some exceptions such as V, and Lost. I've mostly been watching HBO and Movie Network shows such as Entourage (seasons 2 and 3 were great, but now in it's fifth and someone needs to pull the plug), the aforementioned Spartacus (I repeat again, Viva Brava is a world-class piece of ass ), but my overall favorite this season is DEXTER (started with season 2- awesome- it lost me during season 3, but regained me with season 4 and John Lithgow as the main psycho killer, and is hitting on all cylinders on season 5 now with Julia Styles and just-introduced Peter Weller as a wild card character)

 

[Aryaan]

1) Big Bang Theory
2) House
3) Castle
4) CSI
5) SVU

 

[Harvey]

Hawaii 5-0 is good, Law and Order LA is not up to par.

 

[Hypocycloid]

Eastbound and Down (HBO)

The League (FX)

 

[G1GBallday]

Eastbound and Down (HBO)

One of my favorites too. The scene when he first came in relief of a game in the Mexican League to Hulk Hogan's "Real American" music was a classic.

Too bad though the seasons are only six episodes.

 

[Doc Holliday]

Detroit 1-8-7

Very good new cop drama which plays on ABC. The setting is in Detroit, Michigan. Michael Imperioli is great portraying the series' main character. Very good storylines so far.

 

[Doc Holliday]

Right now i'm back watching my dvd collection of The X-Files, Boston Legal & the hillarious 'Curb Your Enthusiasm'.

Nothing on tv interests me (other than some of the hotties on 'The Bachelor') and a couple of my all-time tv shows (Lost & 24) are no longer on tv. I liked 'The Event' when it first started, but my interest faded off halfway into last season. It's currently on a hiatus & i don't even know if it'll be back. "Dexter" will be back next fall. I was a bit disappointed with the recent season, but this show is so great that i've grown to expect every season to be a great one. I used to like Californication, but i've waited for the new season for so long that i might lose interest. Same thing with 'Entourage', which isn't getting any better than it did in it's first couple of seasons. I heard they might cancel it.

I'm looking forward to the next "Amazing Race", "Survivor" & "Celebrity Apprentice", which should be on tv in February. Boston Rob & Russell will be back on the next Survivor, which should make it a better season than the last one we had (possibly the all-time worse).

 

[Franklin's Tower]

Califonication!!! Always new hotties!!!

 

[evillethings]

Califonication!!! Always new hotties!!!

Always been meaning to start Californication! Now I'm sold with those last 3 words!

 

[evillethings]

Surprised no mentioned or admitted to HBO's In Treatment! Gab Bryne, great actor + gotta love an actor that's played Satan in his filmography!

 

[evillethings]

Recommendation: Stream TV episodes online

Many sites out there, I use this one with good success
http://www.cucirca.com

- not always the best quality but decent for free
- great selection of shows (great to sample before committing or buying)
- alternate link for same episode sometimes
- no registration, click, click click and watch... sometimes it's 1 click, others you have to nav a little
- many times redirects to Megavideo where episode is hosted (better quality + more viewing controls)

 

[Special K]

I did catch the first two episodes of Southland Season 3 and again it's fantastic. One of my favorite shows on television now!

 

[rumpleforeskiin]

Favorite series still is "Lost" and this season's 'Survivor', titled 'Heroes vs. Villains'. It's probably my favorite 'Survivor' ever.

Just looked at this thread for the first time 'cause I really don't watch any TV shows. I happen to know, Doc, of an Evangeline Lilly look-a-like sans freckles, who works for $132 an hour and has great reviews. I spent time with her twice and she's fabulous. Unfortunately, your PM box is full.

 

[Doc Holliday]

californication is fading fast. there's practically no more humor in it. it's descending into a superficial & uninteresting drama like weeds did.

I have to agree. Same thing with 'Entourage'. Seasons after seasons resemble one another.

 

[Doc Holliday]

Just looked at this thread for the first time 'cause I really don't watch any TV shows. I happen to know, Doc, of an Evangeline Lilly look-a-like sans freckles, who works for $132 an hour and has great reviews. I spent time with her twice and she's fabulous. Unfortunately, your PM box is full.

Yeah, i know. I also lost my avatar. Looks like my membership status must have expired. I've done a lot of cleaning up in my inbox today & plan to get rid of another dozen or so pm's.

 

[Doc Holliday]

I did catch the first two episodes of Southland Season 3 and again it's fantastic. One of my favorite shows on television now!

I began to watch it a few years ago when it first came up, but i was under the impression that the show was cancelled after the first season.

 

[hungry101]

Pawn Stars...I love it. Watching it right now