What are the best TV shows...Becoming less of a nerd.
Hi,
I've decided to see if I can become less of a nerd.
The only TV I've seen is the High Stakes and other downloaded poker show...
One thing is I *never* watch tv.
So I don't understand what people are talking about when the conversation turns to TV...
I'm starting (Torrenting) with Lost...
What should I watch next?
I've decided to see if I can become less of a nerd.
The only TV I've seen is the High Stakes and other downloaded poker show...
One thing is I *never* watch tv.
So I don't understand what people are talking about when the conversation turns to TV...
I'm starting (Torrenting) with Lost...
What should I watch next?
Comments
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+1. Heroes is excellent, with some lulls in Season 2. Best of all this is the final season for the show, so it all wraps up in a month or so . . .
True Blood
House
Dexter
Seem to be the ones that people talk the most about in addition to lost.
Entourage
How I Met Your Mother
The Big Bang Theory (although this will bring your nerd level right back up)
The Wire - Probably the best written show not on tv today.
Battlestar Galactica - Epic...just epic, if you like the Sci-Fi that is
You're going to have to the bullet and just start watching bad reality television (survivor, bachelor, american idol, etc).
Good news? You don't need to watch the back seasons...
Bad news? It's reality television.
I can say though that I've loved House, The Big Bang Theory, It's always Sunny in Philadelphia. I've heard good things about Dexter, Breaking Bad, and The Wire
Mark
Freaks and Geeks --- great great show.
Dexter --- great
How I met Your Mother --- So good so funny so awesome.
I also like Battle star Galactica (will buy in BluRay in April I think) even if you don't like sci fi. it's that good.
These are all MUST WATCH TV SHOWS.
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If Deadwood, The Wire, and Oz, are all great prices... I'm getting em
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The solution is quite simply to keep an ear out for references, or odd one liners that keep cropping up..then look up their origin on teh interwebz and watch the shows that are quoted and referenced over and over again in your circle.
People are answering with whatever bullshit it is that they love, that is a tremendous waste of your time.
Also, don't fall into the trap of watching entire seasons simply because people keep mentioning them..the only one I've ever seen that one must really watch EVERY episode in order to keep up with pop-culture references is Seinfeld. Other than that watch a few episodes, read a synopsis and move on.. unless you really enjoy it or several friends whom you trust and who know your tastes recommend something. (eg. I'm the one that suggested you check out the first season of Lost)
TV can be a giant time-waster if you're not careful.
dexter rocks! awesome show.
someone mentioned freaks and geeks. great show. pretty old and they only made one season i think, but i still loved it.
and i do watch the "original" reality show in survivor. i can't stand any of the other ones though.
BSG was great. A few lame episodes here and there, but generally great.
Watched the first episode of Dexter a while back, it was great. Will definitely watch more.
Have heard many, many people suggest Heroes. It sounds great.
I would rather roll around naked in a pile of rusty roofing nails while someone sprayed me with vinegar than watch Survivor.
I would partially agree with Kristy. TV is a huge time waster. I didn't watch it for years, but over the last few years have been torrenting some shows with some success. Some I have found enjoyable and kept going, while others quickly got the gong and didn't bother continuing.
Californication didn't do it for me. Watched a few, got bored.
Weed was ok. Watched a few, didn't go further.
Deadliest catch. I now believe I could run my own crab boat in the Berring Sea and haul in enough crabs to live happily ever after. Loved it for some stupid reason.
Get caught up on those 2 and ur good.
Any specific episodes of shows to watch?
I've decided to watch to Sienfield "soup Nazi" show so I understand what people are talking about...
Nice time the wire goes on sale at amazon, just price match at futureshop or bestbuy. I got mine for < $100 that way.
Damn I watch too much tv, here is my current tv/dvd/bluray list in my queue.
Commedy
The Office
Big Bang Theory
Chuck
Entourage
Weeds
House
Drama
24
CSI
Castle
The Pacific
Dexter
V
Flash Foward
Reality
Amazing Race
Dragon's Den
Ultimate Fighter
Blood and Tits
Spartacus
True Blood
Toons
Family Guy
Cleveland Show
Simpsons
Overated but I still watch
Heroes
Lost
Guilty Pleasure
Vampire Diaries
Cancelled shows that I never finished watching yet
Terminator
Dollhouse
BSG
Rome
Would like to watch
Flashpoint
Breaking Bad
If your friends are younger, then you need to keep up on Daily Show or South Park or Family guy..
To be fair, we are operating without anything to go on. BBC Z and Kristy have made the best points so far. We are just giving you input on what we like. Before anyone can give you any substantive advice we need to know the following. Who are you trying to relate to and where do your interests lie? Are there any particular types of movies, shows, books or other forms of diversion that you generally enjoy?
I am a fan of good writing and Californication does it for me. (Also a good source of tits and ass) I like Glee because it's fun, and I always catch Daily Show/Colbert Report before bed.
Damn! I've been patiently waiting for it to drop below the 149 buck range for a long time! For a while it would just shuffle from 149.99 to 199.99 and back. I just ordered it for 115 or so. Also got Requiem for a Dream on Blu Ray.
I was scanning the BluRay section, and notice a lot of good stuff is hitting the market April 6th... Not just LOTRset
Used to be some more shows but there aren't that many airing right now over here
I've never watched this show, but I hear it's very good.
I recently purchased: Slings and Arrows for my sister for her birthday. I read some reviews, and many people consider it to be one of the best Canadian shows ever made.
Not a bad price either imo. 3 seasons for < 50 bucks.