Recommend me a series

livingmydream · 08-02-2010, 21:30

Now that I have unfortunately watched all of the superb Dexter

I need something else to become addicted to!

Any (perhaps similar) recommendations? Already got The Wire on my to-watch list...

minister_x · 08-02-2010, 21:59

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Originally Posted by livingmydream

Already got The Wire on my to-watch list...

Time to watch it then!

LeftHandedGuitarist · 08-02-2010, 22:35

Deadwood (old-west Shakespearian swear-athon)
True Blood (vampires and sex in the deep south)
Mad Men (advertising and sexism in the 1960's)
The Wire (you know about it)
Oz (the most terrifying and brutal prison drama I've ever seen)

and because I have to say it in every one of these types of threads:

Battlestar Galactica (possibly the best adult drama on TV in years).

Captain_Howdy666 · 08-02-2010, 23:55

Six Feet Under.

H Dot · 09-02-2010, 10:48

The Sheild and Sons of Anarchy both great

Phayze · 09-02-2010, 10:58

Friday Night Lights and Supernatural; best things on TV.

jtorry · 09-02-2010, 11:28

Californication - that show has really grown on me. Watched all three seasons over the past few weeks.

BigH · 09-02-2010, 11:51

if you like your drama a bit dark, try Breaking Bad

awesome show

livingmydream · 09-02-2010, 15:50

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Originally Posted by LeftHandedGuitarist

Deadwood (old-west Shakespearian swear-athon)
True Blood (vampires and sex in the deep south)
Mad Men (advertising and sexism in the 1960's)
The Wire (you know about it)
Oz (the most terrifying and brutal prison drama I've ever seen)

and because I have to say it in every one of these types of threads:

Battlestar Galactica (possibly the best adult drama on TV in years).

Out of them, the one that most strikes me is Oz. I saw a few episodes once and enjoyed them, so might get into that one! Thanks.

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Originally Posted by Captain_Howdy666

Six Feet Under.

As Michael C. Hall is in that too that one might be worth checking out. Many thanks!

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Originally Posted by H Dot

The Sheild and Sons of Anarchy both great

Sons of Anarchy sounds intriguing and also never seen any of The Shield. Will try and check them out!

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Originally Posted by Phayze

Friday Night Lights and Supernatural; best things on TV.

Not really into sport so might not like FNL but Supernatural looks interesting. Cheers

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Originally Posted by jtorry

Californication - that show has really grown on me. Watched all three seasons over the past few weeks.

Looks quite good. Might give that a go too!

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Originally Posted by BigH

if you like your drama a bit dark, try Breaking Bad

awesome show

Hadn't heard of that at all, but the wikipedia article makes it sound pretty awesome. Thanks

Thanks all for your suggestions! Keep them coming if need be

jtorry · 09-02-2010, 15:53

Oh, I forgot 'In Treatment' - amazing show.

Jonny G · 09-02-2010, 16:01

I have to say House is worthy of adding to any list. Not really been a dip in quality since it began.

Would add Bones to it too, but maybe not to everyone's tastes. Similarly I'd say the various CSI series and Lie To Me.

ian turner · 09-02-2010, 17:39

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Originally Posted by Jonny G

I have to say House is worthy of adding to any list. Not really been a dip in quality since it began.

Matter of personal taste that since I reckon dumping the original team and changing it to somewhere between The House Factor and House the Apprentice was a sign of desperation.
Watched the first episode of Sons of Anarchy due to Rollins pushing it on his latest tour and was underwhelmed.
CSI has been going for too long.
Currently like Nurse Jackie and Supernatural (though only just bought the 4th series) but suspect the latter will last long enough to go down the drain.

thescrounger · 09-02-2010, 17:56

Magnum PI.

hookbeak · 09-02-2010, 18:32

the shield and then the shield again. And again.

sleepy67 · 09-02-2010, 18:41

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Originally Posted by ian turner

Watched the first episode of Sons of Anarchy due to Rollins pushing it on his latest tour and was underwhelmed.

They took a few episodes before they really found their groove on this show.

Royle · 09-02-2010, 20:19

Breaking Bad really impressed me - felt like watching a Coen Brothers film at times.

Sons of Anarchy seemed very meh for the first ep or 2 then it clicked and I loved it. Same with True Blood.

Other than that, more nods to The Wire, The Shield and OZ from me

Flap · 11-02-2010, 22:18

Has anyone mentioned The Wire, The Shield and Oz yet?

Rob · 12-02-2010, 06:07

Grab the only 2 series made of Carnivale on DVD - I picked up the recommendation from this forum and it's one of the best shows that I've ever seen.

camaj · 12-02-2010, 15:07

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Originally Posted by livingmydream

Hadn't heard of that at all, but the wikipedia article makes it sound pretty awesome. Thanks

Can't believe you've never heard of BB. It IS awesome, really.

Personally I can't recomend Survivor enough. That's reality TV but it's still one of the most entertaining programs to come out of the US (and the only good thing to come out of GMTV). If you're into sport then it's the sort of thing you'd love

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jtorry Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: UK Posts: 455 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Californication - that show has really grown on me. Watched all three seasons over the past few weeks.

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Jonny G Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Sheffield, England Posts: 1,296 Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I have to say House is worthy of adding to any list. Not really been a dip in quality since it began. Would add Bones to it too, but maybe not to everyone's tastes. Similarly I'd say the various CSI series and Lie To Me.

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Royle Put the kettle on, Barb. Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: 6 feet from TV and Sky+ Posts: 581 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Breaking Bad really impressed me - felt like watching a Coen Brothers film at times. Sons of Anarchy seemed very meh for the first ep or 2 then it clicked and I loved it. Same with True Blood. Other than that, more nods to The Wire, The Shield and OZ from me

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