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Title: 30 Days of TV Challenge
Post by: TheNorm on February 05, 2018, 08:58:35 PM
Since the last 30 day thing went pretty well (and once again, thanks to all of you for participating), guess we can start a new one. You know how this works, play as much or as little as you want. Either way, I look forward to hearing everyone's responses.

Day 1
A show that should never have been canceled

Chuck ran on NBC for five seasons and was in danger of being canceled from the second season onward to the finale. It was an action/romcom/spy drama that centered on the title character that, through an accident, ended up in possession of highly valuable state secrets. The pilot focused on the CIA and NSA competing to track him down, before realizing they had to work together to keep him safe. The storytelling was incredible from beginning to end, and I really think it could've used another season or two. Trailer below.

Title: Re: 30 Days of TV Challenge
Post by: Crewe on February 05, 2018, 11:54:23 PM
Oh man, in my mind, by far, bar none, Deadwood.
Killed abruptly after three seasons, sons of bitches.
I'll add, as a curious tidbit, some people dislike the show because of the harsh language, or, they say the f word etc weren't used then.
But here's the reason; in those days, what was offensive language would be downright comical today, especially in a gritty lawless lewd setting like Deadwood.
So, Milch used modern language so it would have the same effect as it did then and it was a masterful stroke

Title: Re: 30 Days of TV Challenge
Post by: rollntider on February 06, 2018, 12:56:12 AM


Day 1
A show that should never have been canceled

Ok I will go witht he low hanging fruit.

Firefly

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mG9bSBGLtMc

I was late to the party on watching this. It is a space western and I loved it. Only 1 season and a movie to "Tie up losse ends" if you will.
Title: Re: 30 Days of TV Challenge
Post by: BojackHorsefella on February 06, 2018, 05:59:03 PM
(http://www.gstatic.com/tv/thumb/tvbanners/185530/p185530_b_v7_aa.jpg)

Hopefully I did that right.

Anyways, my choice is Journeyman. It wasnt a great show or anything, but it got killed off by the same writer's strike that ruined Heroes Season 2 and many other shows. I also was a huge Kevin McKidd fan thanks to this show. I enjoyed every episode. I would have liked to see what they did with more than just one season.
Title: Re: 30 Days of TV Challenge
Post by: TheNorm on February 06, 2018, 10:15:15 PM
Day 2
A show that you wish more people were watching

I'm going to take this as show currently running, so this is slightly problematic for me in the sense that I don't get to watch too much tv, and when I do it's usually binge-watching older shows I've watched a bunch of times before. Mainly posting this one because it'd at least be nice to find someone else to talk about it with lol.


Fresh Off the Boat is in its third season now, and based on the book by chef Eddie Huang. I was drawn in because it was nice to see an Asian family on tv; that's just not something I grew up with and IMO it's awesome to see some representation. I wouldn't have stuck with it if that's all it had, though; luckily this show is well written and the cast is great. Check it out sometime.
Title: Re: 30 Days of TV Challenge
Post by: TheNorm on February 06, 2018, 10:15:42 PM
Quote from: rollntider on February 06, 2018, 12:56:12 AM


Day 1
A show that should never have been canceled

Ok I will go witht he low hanging fruit.

Firefly

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mG9bSBGLtMc

I was late to the party on watching this. It is a space western and I loved it. Only 1 season and a movie to "Tie up losse ends" if you will.

Right there with you, I loved this show.
Title: Re: 30 Days of TV Challenge
Post by: BojackHorsefella on February 06, 2018, 11:06:37 PM
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I debated going with Bojack Horseman, but that has a pretty large following, so instead I'll go with another Netflix show: Easy.

My girlfriend and I just finished season 2 recently. The whole series is incredibly smart, down to earth and derives all of it's intensity from these brief peeks into the lives of people who feel very real and three dimensional. It's an anthology show, so it's a lot of different stories, but every now and again one set of characters will return in a later episode to see how they're faring.

So good. 10/10. Do recommend.
Title: Re: 30 Days of TV Challenge
Post by: rollntider on February 07, 2018, 12:45:04 AM

Day 2
A show that you wish more people were watching

Sneaky Pete on Amazon Prime.... was totally surprised by it and season 2 drops in a few weeks.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LiHCtexwuZg
Title: Re: 30 Days of TV Challenge
Post by: Crewe on February 07, 2018, 06:54:07 AM
Quote from: TheNorm on February 06, 2018, 10:15:15 PM
Day 2
A show that you wish more people were watching

I'm going to take this as show currently running, so this is slightly problematic for me in the sense that I don't get to watch too much tv, and when I do it's usually binge-watching older shows I've watched a bunch of times before. Mainly posting this one because it'd at least be nice to find someone else to talk about it with lol.


Fresh Off the Boat is in its third season now, and based on the book by chef Eddie Huang. I was drawn in because it was nice to see an Asian family on tv; that's just not something I grew up with and IMO it's awesome to see some representation. I wouldn't have stuck with it if that's all it had, though; luckily this show is well written and the cast is great. Check it out sometime.

That's me also. Sometimes I'll follow a show season to season, but rarely.
The newest things I've watched are The Americans and Mr. Robot, both of which I think are widely viewed. So basically I guess I'll sit this one out lol

Edit - oh wait, I can play! This was canceled after one season but I liked it. From Scorsese and Jagger, Vinyl is about a record exec in the 70's that explores the passion and creativity of music....sex, drugs and rock roll

Title: Re: 30 Days of TV Challenge
Post by: TheNorm on February 07, 2018, 11:27:15 PM
Day 3
Your favorite new show (aired within the last 2-3 years)

(http://impact89fm.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Master-of-none-season-2.jpg)

One of the very few new shows I've checked out within the last two years and have actually enjoyed. It was a smart and witty take on the modern dating life, and had a good cast of characters too. Also able to touch on some social issues as well, without getting too in your face about it. Definitely worth checking out if you haven't already. Here's the trailer for Season 1.

Title: Re: 30 Days of TV Challenge
Post by: BojackHorsefella on February 08, 2018, 09:04:59 AM
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/f/fa/BoJack_Horseman_OST_Front_Cover_CD.jpg/220px-BoJack_Horseman_OST_Front_Cover_CD.jpg)

I'm pushing the timeframe a bit because Bojack debuted in 2014, but whatever. I first saw it in 2016, binged through three seasons immediately. The jokes are so well constructed, the callbacks so rewarding. I swear, every time I watch it I see new jokes I've missed. It's hilarious, but also deals with mental illness in such a unique and original, yet accurate way. I love it so much. Easily my favorite tv show.
Title: Re: 30 Days of TV Challenge
Post by: Crewe on February 08, 2018, 03:05:19 PM
Im going with Mr. Robot.
Detailed writing, wonderful casting and directing create a fantasy based in reality.
ive read numerous articles that say the makers went to great pains to make the computer hacks as real as possible, ie. the details they show you on screen etc...
Although its about so much more but I won't share due to potential spoilers.
You will be glad you checked it out

Title: Re: 30 Days of TV Challenge
Post by: BojackHorsefella on February 08, 2018, 03:16:13 PM
Quote from: Crewe on February 08, 2018, 03:05:19 PM
Im going with Mr. Robot.
Detailed writing, wonderful casting and directing create a fantasy based in reality.
ive read numerous articles that say the makers went to great pains to make the computer hacks as real as possible, ie. the details they show you on screen etc...
Although its about so much more but I won't share due to potential spoilers.
You will be glad you checked it out



I feel like I heard some negative things about the second or third season, but can't remember. I've been wavering on checking this one out.
Title: Re: 30 Days of TV Challenge
Post by: Crewe on February 08, 2018, 03:32:09 PM
second season wasn't the worst of the three.

oh and btw norm, Im bout to head to season 2 of master of none. I hear its better?
Title: Re: 30 Days of TV Challenge
Post by: TheNorm on February 08, 2018, 03:42:03 PM
Quote from: Crewe on February 08, 2018, 03:32:09 PM
second season wasn't the worst of the three.

oh and btw norm, Im bout to head to season 2 of master of none. I hear its better?

Argument could be made for that, yes. I feel that way...you'll have to tell me what you think.
Title: Re: 30 Days of TV Challenge
Post by: TheNorm on February 08, 2018, 11:24:41 PM
Day 4
Your favorite show ever

This is a really tough question to answer, because it really could change depending on my mood...ultimately though, I've got to go with the show I bought the box set of the entire series for. I was overjoyed when this show ended up first on Amazon Prime Video, and then currently on Netflix. If it were in syndication on a network somewhere, odds are I'd watch it even if there were other things on. It featured an ensemble cast, along with Aaron Sorkin's now trademark witty dialogue and rich developed characters. And if it was an idealistic look at politics back when it aired then (1999-2006, tail end of WJC, majority of GWB), it looks like an alternate paradise universe compared to now. I love this show so much...of course I'm talking about West Wing.

(https://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--SnIU5soF--/c_scale,fl_progressive,q_80,w_800/gf9lkmjodzkohjwd6q3o.jpg)
Title: Re: 30 Days of TV Challenge
Post by: BojackHorsefella on February 09, 2018, 11:09:32 AM
(https://img.wennermedia.com/article-leads-horizontal/rs-206524-TCDSIFE_EC210_H.jpg)

Six Feet Under. Best show ever, bar none, you'll never convince me otherwise. Also the best ending to a series ever.
Title: Re: 30 Days of TV Challenge
Post by: Crewe on February 09, 2018, 12:01:30 PM
I really liked WW too, only watched it once though.
Never watched Six Feet Under. I'll be in limbo soon, maybe I'll give it a look.
My top 5 ever are really 5 number ones but I'm going with the Dick Van Dyke Show.
Carl Reiner wrote such great characters with a wonderfully creative premise. The show was just damn funny, period. The tell tale sign of good writing here is that they tackled subjects still relevant today, but always kept it within confines of the show.  DVD was a song and dance man, so physically talented with impeccable timing. This is one show where anyone can truly see the chemistry and joy on screen. For the rest of their lives the cast had all said this five year stint was the most fun they ever had, and it shows, believe me,

Title: Re: 30 Days of TV Challenge
Post by: TheNorm on February 09, 2018, 10:18:27 PM
Day 5
A show you hate

Could probably include this in the unpopular opinion thread (I may already have lol), but this one was easy. Seinfeld by a mile. Seemed like every single one of the characters was an annoying, neurotic mess. F them all.
Title: Re: 30 Days of TV Challenge
Post by: BojackHorsefella on February 10, 2018, 12:27:47 AM
I actually just talked about this in the Top 5 thread, but Shameless. Absolutely Shameless.

I basically dated Fiona for 3 years. Her and her family aren't "quirky" or "cute" or whatever. Frank, the patriarch, is basically Homer Simpson and his alcoholism and drug addiction is never truly addressed, nor does he face consequences. He's Homer. He can't be injured or killed by anything.

This show COULD have been an exploration of American poverty, but instead it wants to be a cartoon and make heroes out of these people, rather than bring attention to the actual plight of the family.
Title: Re: 30 Days of TV Challenge
Post by: Crewe on February 10, 2018, 01:02:11 AM
I bet I've never seen more than a dozen Seinfeld shows.

Most hated? It's a tie.
Morton Downey, Jr Show which invented trash talk tv and Jersey Shore. Both contributed heavily to the decay of society and are equally cancerous.
Title: Re: 30 Days of TV Challenge
Post by: TheNorm on February 10, 2018, 08:53:44 PM
Day 6
Favorite tv show episode

House, M.D. - "Three Stories"
I really miss this show being on Netflix, and neither Hulu or Prime Video have stepped up to the plate to pick this up yet. This episode was from the first season, and revolves around House teaching a diagnostics lecture. The lecture centers on three patients (a departure from the formula of most episodes aired to this point), and how they differed in their treatment. The lecture eventually fills up with more students as it continues, including his three internists.

I love this episode because the dialogue was witty, and the story was well-written and paced perfectly. It was riveting and you find out a lot about certain characters and their story by the end of it. When this show first landed on Netflix, this was the first episode I'd fired up, and I can guarantee once it hits another streaming service I'll fire it up again.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0606046/

Title: Re: 30 Days of TV Challenge
Post by: rollntider on February 10, 2018, 09:52:22 PM
Day 3
Your favorite new show (aired within the last 2-3 years)
Orange is the New Black. Granted i was not a fan of the last season and it has gotten worse each season, but of the new ones so far I think this is it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vY0qzXi5oJg

Day 4
Your favorite show ever
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rY0HJT_CvM

Day 5
A show you hate
Oprah
Title: Re: 30 Days of TV Challenge
Post by: rollntider on February 10, 2018, 09:56:31 PM
Quote from: TheNorm on February 10, 2018, 08:53:44 PM
Day 6
Favorite tv show episode

House, M.D. - "Three Stories"
I really miss this show being on Netflix, and neither Hulu or Prime Video have stepped up to the plate to pick this up yet. This episode was from the first season, and revolves around House teaching a diagnostics lecture. The lecture centers on three patients (a departure from the formula of most episodes aired to this point), and how they differed in their treatment. The lecture eventually fills up with more students as it continues, including his three internists.

I love this episode because the dialogue was witty, and the story was well-written and paced perfectly. It was riveting and you find out a lot about certain characters and their story by the end of it. When this show first landed on Netflix, this was the first episode I'd fired up, and I can guarantee once it hits another streaming service I'll fire it up again.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0606046/

this would have been mine also, loved that show. I am going to cheat and copy you
Title: Re: 30 Days of TV Challenge
Post by: BojackHorsefella on February 11, 2018, 12:07:25 AM
That's a great episode of House.

Going along with my favorite show ever, my favorite episode ever is the series finale of Six Feet Under. I won't get into spoilers, but it was a such a perfect ending and so true to the series. I always cry without fail.
Title: Re: 30 Days of TV Challenge
Post by: Crewe on February 11, 2018, 12:34:48 AM
I'll go with the Sopranos, Whitecaps.
This, is what episodic tv should be and a great example of why this show changed everything.
You won't get it by just watching this episode, it's 4 plus seasons of layered plot lines, deeply developed, flawed characters embroiled in an unflinching portrayal of family life.
Title: Re: 30 Days of TV Challenge
Post by: BojackHorsefella on February 11, 2018, 01:07:12 AM
The episode where Pauly and...Jesus, I can't remember the nephew's name...Christopher, right? Anyway, when they're in the woods trying to find the Russian. Best Sopranos episode.
Title: Re: 30 Days of TV Challenge
Post by: Crewe on February 11, 2018, 12:20:11 PM
Quote from: Bucfever on February 11, 2018, 01:07:12 AM
The episode where Pauly and...Jesus, I can't remember the nephew's name...Christopher, right? Anyway, when they're in the woods trying to find the Russian. Best Sopranos episode.

Christopher. Yea the Pine Barrens episode is great. And I think it's one that plays well on its own
Title: Re: 30 Days of TV Challenge
Post by: TheNorm on February 11, 2018, 06:10:31 PM
Day 7
Least favorite episode of one of your favorites

Parks and Recreation - Sister City (S2E5)

Let's be completely honest: you're probably going to see quite a few Parks & Recreation picks from me over the next few weeks, it was one of my favorites. That being said...the first season was uneven and showed very little flashes of what it would be. Season two started off strongly, making Leslie Knope a little less similar to The Office's Michael Scott (thank god) and more like the leader she would become, and the supporting cast also played bigger (and better) parts. For some reason, this episode fell back to the season one formula of making Leslie someone that could easily be fooled. The episode revolves around the department hosting their counterparts from their sister city of Boraqua, Venezuela. The department initially thinks that their visitors will be impressed with American luxuries, only to find out the Venezuelans think Pawnee is a dump. The episode devolves into them mocking and ridiculing Leslie, and really it's just foolish. They also think since Tom (Aziz Ansari's character) is an errand boy for whatever reason.

http://parksandrecreation.wikia.com/wiki/Sister_City
Title: Re: 30 Days of TV Challenge
Post by: Crewe on February 11, 2018, 09:05:31 PM
Alright, since nor went with P & C, Ill go with The Office lol

Scott's Tots
Its so cringeworthy, even some die hard re watchers skip this episode. Scott promises third graders he will pay for their college tuition but when that day arrives, he cant come through with his promise.
This is actually a crowning achievement for the show because its one of the times Michael Scott becomes self aware and this fuels his growth as a person and aids him in his maturation process. He is such a fascinating character to watch, although I know norm will never sign off on that ;-)
In any event, Scott's Tots gets my vote here just because its one the entire office fan base would vote for if they were here.

Title: Re: 30 Days of TV Challenge
Post by: TheNorm on February 11, 2018, 10:19:23 PM
It took him damn near 5.5 seasons to become self-aware? Lol ;)
I'm currently at season 4, end of episode 3...so far this season he's run one of his employees over and tried to plan a fun run to cure a disease that has a cure, he's driven his car into a lake, took back a gift basket (guess he's not getting that customer back), and held a pizza kid hostage. It's almost like he's regressed a little bit from the end of season 3. It's funny but almost painful to watch at times...although seeing Jim and Pam makes me happy.
Now that I've hijacked this thread...please continue haha  ;D
Title: Re: 30 Days of TV Challenge
Post by: Crewe on February 11, 2018, 11:41:52 PM
Quote from: TheNorm on February 11, 2018, 10:19:23 PM
It took him damn near 5.5 seasons to become self-aware? Lol ;)
I'm currently at season 4, end of episode 3...so far this season he's run one of his employees over and tried to plan a fun run to cure a disease that has a cure, he's driven his car into a lake, took back a gift basket (guess he's not getting that customer back), and held a pizza kid hostage. It's almost like he's regressed a little bit from the end of season 3. It's funny but almost painful to watch at times...although seeing Jim and Pam makes me happy.
Now that I've hijacked this thread...please continue haha  ;D

Aren't we all a work in progress? Some of us just started from a lower level lol
I'm surprised you are watching it with the disdain you carry for the character. At the same time I'm interested to hear your continued input on it if you stick with it.
Believe me though, I understand why people can dislike this show, it's not for everyone
Title: Re: 30 Days of TV Challenge
Post by: BojackHorsefella on February 12, 2018, 03:02:39 AM
Rick and Morty: Season 2 Episode 5 - Get Schwifty

This episode, to me, feels like it's from another show entirely. Usually what makes Rick and Morty funny is just how much depth and substance there is, the little things you missed that you catch on rewatch. This episode has none of that. It just feels like "hey, let's do a riff on American Idol."

The b-story is ok, but this is easily the weakest episode for me. Definitely a slip on rewatch.
Title: Re: 30 Days of TV Challenge
Post by: TheNorm on February 12, 2018, 09:52:42 PM
Quote from: Crewe on February 11, 2018, 11:41:52 PM
Quote from: TheNorm on February 11, 2018, 10:19:23 PM
It took him damn near 5.5 seasons to become self-aware? Lol ;)
I'm currently at season 4, end of episode 3...so far this season he's run one of his employees over and tried to plan a fun run to cure a disease that has a cure, he's driven his car into a lake, took back a gift basket (guess he's not getting that customer back), and held a pizza kid hostage. It's almost like he's regressed a little bit from the end of season 3. It's funny but almost painful to watch at times...although seeing Jim and Pam makes me happy.
Now that I've hijacked this thread...please continue haha  ;D

Aren't we all a work in progress? Some of us just started from a lower level lol
I'm surprised you are watching it with the disdain you carry for the character. At the same time I'm interested to hear your continued input on it if you stick with it.
Believe me though, I understand why people can dislike this show, it's not for everyone

The rest of the cast carries it for me. Jim & Pam tormenting Dwight (and at times Andy) makes me smile to no end.
Title: Re: 30 Days of TV Challenge
Post by: TheNorm on February 12, 2018, 10:13:05 PM
Day 8
A show everyone should watch

Y'all know what my answer to this was gonna be, right?

(https://leabolante.files.wordpress.com/2015/02/parks-and-rec-s7-main.jpg)
Title: Re: 30 Days of TV Challenge
Post by: rollntider on February 13, 2018, 11:27:30 AM

Day 7
Least favorite episode of one of your favorites

final episode of Battlestar Galactica. That episode almost made me hate the show. Its like they did not know how to end it
Title: Re: 30 Days of TV Challenge
Post by: rollntider on February 13, 2018, 11:29:01 AM

Day 8
A show everyone should watch

Gonna go with Sopranos on this. Was one of my favorite shows and still re watch it time to time
Title: Re: 30 Days of TV Challenge
Post by: Crewe on February 13, 2018, 06:29:10 PM
Quote from: rollntider on February 13, 2018, 11:29:01 AM

Day 8
A show everyone should watch

Gonna go with Sopranos on this. Was one of my favorite shows and still re watch it time to time
yea, great call. All my rewatches reset the first of the year so Sopranos is on tap at some point in 18 lol

My Day 8, Dick Van Dyke Show.
Just clean well written actual comedy that is truly timeless.
Title: Re: 30 Days of TV Challenge
Post by: BojackHorsefella on February 13, 2018, 07:03:58 PM
Six Feet Under

Everyone. Everyone should watch this show. It should be required viewing. Even admitting that season...I think 3 or 4 gets a bit off track.
Title: Re: 30 Days of TV Challenge
Post by: TheNorm on February 13, 2018, 09:17:58 PM
Day 9
Best scene ever

Know what? I'm going to allow two for this, one for drama/action and one for sitcom.

Drama
This was a bit of a toss-up for me, deciding between this and the opening scene to The Newsroom (I'm assuming you've all seen the scene at this point, if not just look up "America is not the greatest" and you'll find it)...but I had to go with this one. It's a pivotal scene near the end of Season Two of West Wing, but doesn't give much away in spoiler so it's safe. Martin Sheen at his best.

West Wing - Two Cathedrals (S2E22)

Sitcom
Oddly enough the scene I'm picking from a sitcom isn't a funny one, it's quite the opposite...but it gets me everytime. Setup: when a relatively healthy patient dies, Dr. Cox races to get the organs harvested for three other patients on the transplant list. But something undiagnosed proves to be a bad mistake, and seeing Dr. Cox face the consequences is gut wrenching. "The second you start blaming yourself for people's deaths, there's no coming back." Scrubs had a ton of funny moments and great episodes during its run, but it also could hit you hard when it needed to. Give the show a shot if you get a chance.

Scrubs - My Lunch (S5E20)
Title: Re: 30 Days of TV Challenge
Post by: BojackHorsefella on February 14, 2018, 01:58:44 AM


I'm going to go with just one: Bojack Horseman, Season 3,
Episode 10 - "It's You"


Aaron Paul absolutely kills his line readings here. You have to understand, up until this point Todd has mostly been this comedy only character, who gets into different hijinx and antics but complements Bojack's cynicism and pessimism with a naive joy and optimism. Yeah, Bojack kind of sucks, but he's Todd's friend.

Then this happens. And it's so perfect. I, myself, thanks to my lovely Borderline Personality Disorder, have always identified with Bojack (thankfully, these days, to a far less extent, but I still remember when). So when Todd goes off on this monologue, it feels like he's talking to me. It's blunt and to the point. He leaves no room for Bojack to excuse his way out.

And that last "fuck, man" is also poignant because this show only uses the F-word once every season, so it always carries more weight and it's never wasted. This might be it's best usage.
Title: Re: 30 Days of TV Challenge
Post by: Crewe on February 14, 2018, 02:53:08 AM
so many choices, but Im going to stick wit The Sopranos. Matter of fact, Im going to stay with the same episode as earlier. Whitecaps.
This is a shorter second fight between Tony and Carmela. Its a tug of war between the two. it stems from Tony's goomar calling his home which was always off limits. Carmela cant take the cheating and lying anymore and in this scene Tony is living in the guest house after the first big blowup. he blames her, saying she knew she married into the life and suggests she was willing to trade that for the materialistic luxury he provided. She then taunts him saying she fantasized about one of his top guys. You dont need to know anything about the show to appreciate this scene.
Such a great finale episode.



Sitcom. Staying with Dick Van Dyke. This was said to be the longest laugh for sitcom TV. True or not, it is certainly at the top. DVD was way ahead of its time with this episode as they were with many others. The premise here is that after Laura has their baby and comes home, Rob convinces himself their baby was accidentally switched with another couple down the hall from them at the hospital. He arranges for a swap unbeknownst to Laura until the last minute.
Title: Re: 30 Days of TV Challenge
Post by: rollntider on February 14, 2018, 11:58:18 AM
Quote from: Bucfever on February 13, 2018, 07:03:58 PM
Six Feet Under

Everyone. Everyone should watch this show. It should be required viewing. Even admitting that season...I think 3 or 4 gets a bit off track.

its on my list now, will check it out
Title: Re: 30 Days of TV Challenge
Post by: rollntider on February 14, 2018, 12:10:03 PM
Day 9
Best scene ever

Drama
Breaking Bad - Gus Fring
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R6CjCEyAJ2s

Sitcom
Sienfeld - Delores
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMgHWQipby8
Title: Re: 30 Days of TV Challenge
Post by: TheNorm on February 14, 2018, 03:18:48 PM
Day 10
A show you thought you wouldn't like but ended up loving

Buffy the Vampire Slayer - A tv series based off of a cheesy and underwhelming 90s movie? No thanks. But somewhere around Season Two I ended up watching an episode, and I thought the dialogue, storytelling, and cast interactions were great. Ended up giving it a shot the following week and I was hooked. Joss Whedon did an amazing job with this series, producing the show that he really wanted the movie to be, and props to WB (remember that network?) for greenlighting this version of it.
Title: Re: 30 Days of TV Challenge
Post by: BojackHorsefella on February 14, 2018, 04:10:19 PM
Stranger Things. And it took the full two seasons. I wasn't a believer yet after season one. I found it mildly entertaining, at best.

Season two I loved. Major improvement.
Title: Re: 30 Days of TV Challenge
Post by: Crewe on February 14, 2018, 04:33:39 PM
ironically, The Office lol
I didnt know anything about it except when I saw ads on tv about it. At the time, I was vehemently against anything on network tv because it was all crap. Only started season 1 when the series was finishing up
Title: Re: 30 Days of TV Challenge
Post by: TheNorm on February 15, 2018, 11:48:28 PM
Day 11
A show that disappointed you

FlashForward - ugh, I remember ABC hyping the hell out of this show, and the trailers for it looked absolutely incredible. First episode hit and I was hooked...and then after that the story just got jumbled and difficult to follow.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FlashForward
Title: Re: 30 Days of TV Challenge
Post by: BojackHorsefella on February 16, 2018, 12:47:05 AM
Chuck

I know, I know, everybody freaking loves Chuck. Not me. I tried to get into it when it first came out but...nah. Never liked it.
Title: Re: 30 Days of TV Challenge
Post by: Crewe on February 16, 2018, 01:38:00 AM
Dexter.
A well crafted show out of a clever idea that worked early but just went completely off the rails.
Matter of fact, SOA, True Blood...nor any other promising show failed as poorly as Dexter, in my mind
Title: Re: 30 Days of TV Challenge
Post by: BojackHorsefella on February 16, 2018, 01:47:53 PM
So oh god Dexter. How did I forget Dexter and True Blood.

Heroes too, except, while I recognize it's awful, I still love the first four seasons. Not that reboot though.
Title: Re: 30 Days of TV Challenge
Post by: TheNorm on February 16, 2018, 07:28:43 PM
Day 12
An episode you've watched more than five times

Friends - The One Where Ross Finds Out (S2E7)

I was addicted to Friends when it was on and I'm not the least bit ashamed to admit it. I could still watch most of these episodes today and be totally cool with it.
Title: Re: 30 Days of TV Challenge
Post by: rollntider on February 16, 2018, 11:49:41 PM

Day 10
A show you thought you wouldn't like but ended up loving
My Name is Earl, thought it would be stupid, ended up being fun

Day 11
A show that disappointed you
Walking Dead and Fear the walking Dead

Walking dead I was a fan of at first it went on and on and I finally tapped out. Fear the walking dead was boring as hell and I felt lied too after watching it. I hate the series now.
Title: Re: 30 Days of TV Challenge
Post by: rollntider on February 16, 2018, 11:59:53 PM

Day 12
An episode you've watched more than five times
There are many but since Sopranos was mentioned recently :)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4Y_twfbM78
Title: Re: 30 Days of TV Challenge
Post by: Crewe on February 17, 2018, 12:31:53 AM
Quote from: Bucfever on February 16, 2018, 01:47:53 PM
So oh god Dexter. How did I forget Dexter and True Blood.

Heroes too, except, while I recognize it's awful, I still love the first four seasons. Not that reboot though.

I don't know, but sorry I reminded you :D
Title: Re: 30 Days of TV Challenge
Post by: Crewe on February 17, 2018, 12:33:45 AM
Quote from: TheNorm on February 16, 2018, 07:28:43 PM
Day 12
An episode you've watched more than five times

Friends - The One Where Ross Finds Out (S2E7)

I was addicted to Friends when it was on and I'm not the least bit ashamed to admit it. I could still watch most of these episodes today and be totally cool with it.

Not even a little? Lol

Any episode of Cheers, SOAP, Dick Van Dyke of All in the Family.
Title: Re: 30 Days of TV Challenge
Post by: Crewe on February 17, 2018, 12:35:25 AM
Quote from: rollntider on February 16, 2018, 11:49:41 PM

Day 10
A show you thought you wouldn't like but ended up loving
My Name is Earl, thought it would be stupid, ended up being fun

Day 11
A show that disappointed you
Walking Dead and Fear the walking Dead

Walking dead I was a fan of at first it went on and on and I finally tapped out. Fear the walking dead was boring as hell and I felt lied too after watching it. I hate the series now.

I agree with day 11 although I'm not sure I'm done with TWD. I might stay in it just to finish because I'm invested. If I can get through Dexter ....
Title: Re: 30 Days of TV Challenge
Post by: rollntider on February 17, 2018, 12:38:11 AM
Quote from: Crewe on February 17, 2018, 12:35:25 AM
Quote from: rollntider on February 16, 2018, 11:49:41 PM

Day 10
A show you thought you wouldn't like but ended up loving
My Name is Earl, thought it would be stupid, ended up being fun

Day 11
A show that disappointed you
Walking Dead and Fear the walking Dead

Walking dead I was a fan of at first it went on and on and I finally tapped out. Fear the walking dead was boring as hell and I felt lied too after watching it. I hate the series now.

I agree with day 11 although I'm not sure I'm done with TWD. I might stay in it just to finish because I'm invested. If I can get through Dexter ....

dexter did taper off, but they did not go off the rails like TWD
Title: Re: 30 Days of TV Challenge
Post by: BojackHorsefella on February 17, 2018, 01:03:20 AM
I used this episode already, but Bojack Horseman, season 3, episode 10, "It's You." It's horrible, Bojack is a terrible person horse, but I love it so much.

If I can't reuse that, then Rick and Morty, "Meseeks and Destroy." The preceding episodes were all amazing, but this Eason 1, episode 5...uh, episode, is when I realized I was looking at something amazing.

The Interdimensional Cable episode is also rewatched a lot
Title: Re: 30 Days of TV Challenge
Post by: TheNorm on February 17, 2018, 11:09:55 PM
Day 13
Favorite childhood show

Sesame Street...the way I see it, I watched this ages ago when I was growing up and on the occasional moments I've pulled babysitting duty for the goddaughter I have no issue throwing this on now. Pretty nice seeing the same wonder I'm sure I had watching when I was little in her eyes.
Title: Re: 30 Days of TV Challenge
Post by: Crewe on February 18, 2018, 12:16:47 AM
Quote from: TheNorm on February 17, 2018, 11:09:55 PM
Day 13
Favorite childhood show

Sesame Street...the way I see it, I watched this ages ago when I was growing up and on the occasional moments I've pulled babysitting duty for the goddaughter I have no issue throwing this on now. Pretty nice seeing the same wonder I'm sure I had watching when I was little in her eyes.

good category.
im going with batman
Title: Re: 30 Days of TV Challenge
Post by: BojackHorsefella on February 18, 2018, 01:22:05 AM
Jeez, I can only choose one? Growing up in the 90s, I had Doug, Rugrats, Rocko's Modern Life, Dexter's Lab, Cow and Chicken, Courage the Cowardly Dog, Are You Afraid of the Dark?, All That, Kenan & Kel, X-Men, Spiderman, Animaniacs, Aaaaah! Real Monsters, Angry Beavers..........

..........and you think I can choose ONE?!
Title: Re: 30 Days of TV Challenge
Post by: rollntider on February 18, 2018, 01:50:43 AM

Day 13
Favorite childhood show
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iVaHtPWAVi8
it was on reruns loved this, Addams family and Beverly Hillbillies

above is the unaired pilot with a different cast and music.
Title: Re: 30 Days of TV Challenge
Post by: Crewe on February 18, 2018, 07:01:52 AM
Changing my answer to the Munsters...can't believe I didn't recall that. That pilot was god awful though, glad they re cast and changed the makeup a bit.

Oh and Three Stooges too, what a staple they were
Title: Re: 30 Days of TV Challenge
Post by: TheNorm on February 18, 2018, 09:30:10 PM
Day 14
Favorite male character

Will McAvoy, The Newsroom - this was a tough one to choose, but Will is the one I kept coming back to. He was intelligent, principled, occasionally troubled, and just a ton of fun to watch develop through the show's three seasons. Can't think of a better person than Jeff Daniels to play this role either. This world needs more reporters like Will.

I'll post a couple of his best scenes. First, the one most of you all know:



Secondly, I believe this is from Season 2.



Title: Re: 30 Days of TV Challenge
Post by: Crewe on February 18, 2018, 11:08:35 PM
good choice and tough category.
its a shame that no-one is willing to learn from the arts, deeming them shallow and entertaining only. Yes many are, but some are not.

Im goin with Archie Bunker: America's Favorite Bigot.
Archie represents the typical uneducated blue collar American who never had any real world experiences and was raised by closed minded parents when times were extremely different. He struggles accepting new views as the times change (aired from 71-79)
With his son in law Rob Reiner, a liberal meathead as Archie calls him, he is constantly challenged on his views of other races. When the Jeffersons move in next door, he still holds his views but is nice to the son and mother (Lionel and Louise because we dont see George for a while) because he deems them the "good ones."
George was a perfect counter to Archie and they agreed that they didnt like each others race, so in an odd way, created a kinship for the men.
Any time Archie is confronted with a situation that disassembles his bigoted thinking, he grudgingly acquiesces because his character is a good person beyond the gruff exterior.
its tough to see growth in a sitcom character, but you see it here, but the character still stays true to himself. its actually really interesting to watch, not to mention hilarious.
This scene is about 5 minutes and gives you a brief insight to Archie's misguided truths and at the same time shows Georges disdain for the whites, but you know that stems from a harsh reality of his people, whereas Archies is from upbringing. This is about George's son Lionel introducing his fiancé's parents to his family. A black mother and white father and Archie has a ring side seat.


Title: Re: 30 Days of TV Challenge
Post by: BojackHorsefella on February 18, 2018, 11:17:21 PM
(https://goo.gl/images/5jDkVF)

David Fisher, as played by Michael C. Hall in Six Feet Under. This was tough between him and his brother Nate Fisher, as played by Peter Krause, especially I identify with Nate a lot more (I'm not gay, I've done a lot of the same horrible things he's done). But as far as the show goes and entertainment value, Nate never grows, whereas David goes through so many storylines that build his character and bring him to a logical and satisfying conclusion. David is the family lynchpin, and it's his arc through the series to basically grow a backbone. Oh, and his relationship with Keith is easily the single best part of the series.
Title: Re: 30 Days of TV Challenge
Post by: TheNorm on February 19, 2018, 05:34:59 PM
Day 15
Favorite female character

April Ludgate-Dwyer, Parks and Recreation - This was also a tough one to choose, but in the end I kept coming back to her as well. I've heard her stereotyped as a typical millenial, but just like many of the maligned millenials that get blamed for everything, she does her work. I relate to her best because she's cynical and sarcastic, like me. Can she be surly and difficult to work with? Yep. But she rarely backed down and was almost always loyal to the ones closest to her. A quote from the last season describes her best: "Knope, you're a softie but on the inside you are straight up boss. April, you're the exact opposite." Aubrey Plaza played her perfectly.

23 of April's Most Iconic Lines: https://www.buzzfeed.com/alexfinnis/april-ludgate-best-moments?utm_term=.mrnWe1mB5j#.kbdXBpQ7jw

Title: Re: 30 Days of TV Challenge
Post by: rollntider on February 19, 2018, 07:41:28 PM
Day 14
Favorite male character
(https://graemesliterarytimemachine.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/henry-winkler-and-robin-williams-happy-days-mork-and-mindy.jpg?w=440&h=405)

Mork

Title: Re: 30 Days of TV Challenge
Post by: rollntider on February 19, 2018, 08:17:06 PM

Day 15
Favorite female character

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bH5SB6eVfGY

mary ann
Title: Re: 30 Days of TV Challenge
Post by: Crewe on February 19, 2018, 10:43:53 PM
Never understood the love for ginger. im with you.

Such a wide range of choices here, spanning all types of characters:
Diane Chambers, Mary Tyler Moore, Carrie Mathison, Stella Gibson, Selina Myer, but, Ive decided to go with Sherry Palmer.
Penny Jerold plays this character perfectly. She is an infuriatingly condescending,manipulative, egomaniacal power driven woman who will do whatever she can to gain the upper hand and will never see herself in the wrong.
Here, she has finally met her match, but even in this scene, you can see all of the above traits glistening because she thinks she can never lose.

Title: Re: 30 Days of TV Challenge
Post by: BojackHorsefella on February 19, 2018, 11:19:36 PM
I know I'm a broken record, but Claire Fisher

(https://goo.gl/images/S9rStt)

I thought about a lot of characters. Peggy from Mad Men. Margaret from Boardwalk Empire. Carmella Soprano.

But I gotta go with Claire. When we meet her, she's in high school. By the end of the show, she's all grown up, a complete different person. Claire is the character I think grows the most throughout the series. She does some idiotic things in her younger years, but like a lot of kids she finds her way
Title: Re: 30 Days of TV Challenge
Post by: TheNorm on February 20, 2018, 11:23:55 PM
Day 16
Your guilty pleasure show

Hell's Kitchen - there's something oddly satisfying (for me, anyway) about watching Gordon Ramsay just annihilate a bunch of contestants each season as they compete to become the head chef at one of his signature restaurants. Dude is blunt and direct and I love it...and when a chef does make it to the top, you know Ramsay is proud of it.

This clip isn't from Hell's Kitchen, but from a parody he participated in...it's also one of the few I could find that didn't have about 50 billion f-bombs lol

Title: Re: 30 Days of TV Challenge
Post by: BojackHorsefella on February 20, 2018, 11:50:00 PM
Currently watching on TV or a past show can count?
Title: Re: 30 Days of TV Challenge
Post by: Crewe on February 20, 2018, 11:51:30 PM
guilty pleasure?

I don't watch it now since season 2 seemed to be stinko but Ill go with Orange is the new black.
Title: Re: 30 Days of TV Challenge
Post by: TheNorm on February 21, 2018, 11:01:56 AM
Quote from: Bucfever on February 20, 2018, 11:50:00 PM
Currently watching on TV or a past show can count?

Whatever you want.
Title: Re: 30 Days of TV Challenge
Post by: BojackHorsefella on February 21, 2018, 03:10:32 PM
Then Heroes. Heroes was my Walking Dead, my True Blood before True Blood. The difference is I didn't give up on it like I did those two (and Dexter, whose final season I did not watch).

Heroes had such terrible writing and went in so many weird, senseless directions. There were so many retcons from season to season. But I'll he damned if I didn't love the actors and the characters.
Title: Re: 30 Days of TV Challenge
Post by: rollntider on February 21, 2018, 04:08:31 PM

Day 16
Your guilty pleasure show

Hell's Kitchen
Same here but to be a little different
I would go with Resturant Impossible or Kitchen Nightmares.

Resturant Impossible was in my town about 2 years ago. The resturant is closed down now. They went back to their old ways.
http://www.al.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2014/04/hueytown_episode_of_restaurant.html
Title: Re: 30 Days of TV Challenge
Post by: TheNorm on February 21, 2018, 05:35:31 PM
Day 17
Favorite miniseries

Band of Brothers - was originally tempted to go with FX's excellent The People vs. OJ Simpson: American Crime Story, but really...Brothers is practically impossible to pass up. It was riveting from day one and I was bummed when it ended. I've seen many of the episodes multiple times, and whenever HBO does one of those little marathons I'll typically tune in. This was pretty easy.
Title: Re: 30 Days of TV Challenge
Post by: Crewe on February 21, 2018, 06:04:28 PM
Quote from: rollntider on February 21, 2018, 04:08:31 PM

Day 16
Your guilty pleasure show

Hell's Kitchen
Same here but to be a little different
I would go with Resturant Impossible or Kitchen Nightmares.

Resturant Impossible was in my town about 2 years ago. The resturant is closed down now. They went back to their old ways.
http://www.al.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2014/04/hueytown_episode_of_restaurant.html

its like someone winning the lottery then later, there they are, broke and/or in jail
Title: Re: 30 Days of TV Challenge
Post by: Crewe on February 21, 2018, 06:09:21 PM
Quote from: TheNorm on February 21, 2018, 05:35:31 PM
Day 17
Favorite miniseries

Band of Brothers - was originally tempted to go with FX's excellent The People vs. OJ Simpson: American Crime Story, but really...Brothers is practically impossible to pass up. It was riveting from day one and I was bummed when it ended. I've seen many of the episodes multiple times, and whenever HBO does one of those little marathons I'll typically tune in. This was pretty easy.

BOB is bar none the best ever. As good as People v OJ was, its still several rungs below BOB imo.
Can I pick a season of American Horror Story, that count?
Ill go with S2, Asylum with Jessica Lange.
Title: Re: 30 Days of TV Challenge
Post by: BojackHorsefella on February 21, 2018, 08:18:17 PM
It's been so long since I've seen BoB,  I couldn't honestly call it my favorite because I really don't remember it. Same goes with From the Earth to the Moon.


So I'll go with one I've seen more recently (2010, to be precise) and say Generation Kill. It was uh, good. And the only miniseries I really remember watching (well, there was that "The Prisoner" update, but that was horrible).
Title: Re: 30 Days of TV Challenge
Post by: rollntider on February 21, 2018, 11:50:48 PM
I gotta admit BOB is about the only one I saw that was good.

I saw V in the 80's meh

Firefly could be a mini series LOL, and so could any of the American horror

I am going with BOB also
Title: Re: 30 Days of TV Challenge
Post by: TheNorm on February 22, 2018, 12:21:41 AM
I was tempted to put V and V: The Final Battle on here too. I enjoyed the hell out of those and the tale has always been worth retelling. Graphics might not have aged well (and some of 'em weren't even good then, for example, Diana eating that rat), but it was fun. SyFy or one of those other networks ends up showing the series every once in awhile, and I'll usually end up sitting down for a bit with them. Although the last time I did that, I think the El Rey Network cut way too much of it to fit it for time.

The Battlestar Galactica reboot was amazing too (didn't get a series order I believe until the mini-series turned into a massive hit).
Title: Re: 30 Days of TV Challenge
Post by: rollntider on February 22, 2018, 11:26:47 AM
Quote from: TheNorm on February 22, 2018, 12:21:41 AM
I was tempted to put V and V: The Final Battle on here too. I enjoyed the hell out of those and the tale has always been worth retelling. Graphics might not have aged well (and some of 'em weren't even good then, for example, Diana eating that rat), but it was fun. SyFy or one of those other networks ends up showing the series every once in awhile, and I'll usually end up sitting down for a bit with them. Although the last time I did that, I think the El Rey Network cut way too much of it to fit it for time.

The Battlestar Galactica reboot was amazing too (didn't get a series order I believe until the mini-series turned into a massive hit).

I forgot Battlestar was a mini series first, but it did turn into a series, I guess that is why I did not consider it
Title: Re: 30 Days of TV Challenge
Post by: TheNorm on February 22, 2018, 02:07:58 PM
Day 18
Favorite title sequence

Batman: The Animated Series - yeah, I'm gonna stick with what I have from the Top 5 thread.  :)
Title: Re: 30 Days of TV Challenge
Post by: Crewe on February 22, 2018, 07:33:13 PM
Me too,
Band of Brothers
Title: Re: 30 Days of TV Challenge
Post by: BojackHorsefella on February 22, 2018, 08:05:11 PM
Well, my Top 5 post clearly stated mine were in "no particular order," so it must be nice for this to be so easy for you two :(

And I'm going to go with one that wasn't even on that list. One I forgot about because I didn't think long enough at all. Adnd it's so obvious.

The X-Men cartoon show.

Title: Re: 30 Days of TV Challenge
Post by: rollntider on February 23, 2018, 01:20:40 AM

Day 18
Favorite title sequence
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BIqBQWB7IUM

I know some of you guys dont like the show, but I like that opening and most of the show :P
Title: Re: 30 Days of TV Challenge
Post by: Crewe on February 23, 2018, 02:11:47 AM
Quote from: Bucfever on February 22, 2018, 08:05:11 PM
Well, my Top 5 post clearly stated mine were in "no particular order," so it must be nice for this to be so easy for you two :(

And I'm going to go with one that wasn't even on that list. One I forgot about because I didn't think long enough at all. Adnd it's so obvious.

The X-Men cartoon show.



Lol I have quite a few more I hold in high regard, but BoB was an easy choice.

I like the Dexter opening just not tops in my book, not that that holds any critical high ground.
I enjoyed the show and the last season could've been great but it failed and I think it's a shining example of what happens when know it all execs invade and dictate the creative process
Title: Re: 30 Days of TV Challenge
Post by: rollntider on February 23, 2018, 02:58:08 AM
Quote from: Crewe on February 23, 2018, 02:11:47 AM

I like the Dexter opening just not tops in my book, not that that holds any critical high ground.
I enjoyed the show and the last season could've been great but it failed and I think it's a shining example of what happens when know it all execs invade and dictate the creative process

Nailed it. The prob with Dexter you could tell different writers wrote different seasons.  One Season Laguerta had the hots for Dexter, then she doesnt. His sister has the hots all of a sudden. Dexter doesnt have a sex desire then he does. The trinity killer story line had a few plot holes that could have been done better. And that last season.... yeah what a shit show that was.
Title: Re: 30 Days of TV Challenge
Post by: TheNorm on February 23, 2018, 05:53:49 PM
Day 19
Best tv show cast

Parks & Recreation - toss up between this and West Wing to be honest. Amy Poehler, Chris Pratt, Nick Offerman, Rashida Jones, Aubrey Plaza, Adam Scott, Aziz Ansari, Rob Lowe, Jim O'Heir, and Retta were an amazing ensemble cast.
Title: Re: 30 Days of TV Challenge
Post by: BojackHorsefella on February 23, 2018, 07:14:24 PM
Jesus, this day.

I mean, best for the show they're in, best because they're superstars, best actors....so much criteria to consider.

Sopranos is up there. I haven't watched it but I imagine The Wire would be under consideration. Say what you want about Heroes but they had a great cast.

I think I'm going to play this safe though and go with Seinfeld (well, fairly safe. I know Norm hates it).

But seriously, Seinfeld himself, Julia Louis Dreyfuss, Jason Alexander (yes, I know he hasn't done much since, but still was great) and Michael Richards (who was great as Kramer and...the less said about later, the better).

Plus the bit roles, like John O'Hurley, Patrick Warburton and of course, Wayne Knight as Newman
Title: Re: 30 Days of TV Challenge
Post by: Crewe on February 23, 2018, 11:38:50 PM
Quote from: rollntider on February 23, 2018, 02:58:08 AM
Quote from: Crewe on February 23, 2018, 02:11:47 AM

I like the Dexter opening just not tops in my book, not that that holds any critical high ground.
I enjoyed the show and the last season could've been great but it failed and I think it's a shining example of what happens when know it all execs invade and dictate the creative process

Nailed it. The prob with Dexter you could tell different writers wrote different seasons.  One Season Laguerta had the hots for Dexter, then she doesnt. His sister has the hots all of a sudden. Dexter doesnt have a sex desire then he does. The trinity killer story line had a few plot holes that could have been done better. And that last season.... yeah what a shit show that was.

Agreed
Title: Re: 30 Days of TV Challenge
Post by: Crewe on February 23, 2018, 11:46:47 PM
Quote from: Bucfever on February 23, 2018, 07:14:24 PM
Jesus, this day.

I mean, best for the show they're in, best because they're superstars, best actors....so much criteria to consider.


Good observation. And don't forget, director plays heavily into this equation as well.
I think great cast is, lightning in a bottle essentially. A great actor can elevate average actors. A director can elevate an average actor, but whatever it is, chemistry is a must.
I think buc was on with Sopranos, just stunning work from A to Z there, but in order to change things up, I'll venture of my normal nominees, although I think listing most of them would qualify here.
I'm going with Deadwood. Such a presence from the smallest role, really a top cast IMO.
Title: Re: 30 Days of TV Challenge
Post by: TheNorm on February 24, 2018, 02:18:35 PM
Day 20
Favorite series finale

Friday Night Lights - I thought the ending for this underrated series was perfect. Did an incredible job of completing story arcs for almost every single one of the major characters in the series, and it ended in a satisfying fashion.
Title: Re: 30 Days of TV Challenge
Post by: BojackHorsefella on February 24, 2018, 04:30:45 PM
Well, I've talked about the finale of this series multiple times already, so yeah, Six Feet Under. To say too much would be to spoil it, but suffice to say it perfectly wraps up the story, stays true to the themes and the tone and provides the perfect goodbye to these characters.
Title: Re: 30 Days of TV Challenge
Post by: Crewe on February 24, 2018, 09:50:21 PM
Deter!
lol just kidding.
This is a toughie but again, ill veer outside my normal choices n this thread by saying Newhart.
Its the simplest most clever finish Ive ever seen. If you aren't familiar, read up. It will be quite brief but absolutely cunning.
Title: Re: 30 Days of TV Challenge
Post by: TheNorm on February 25, 2018, 11:44:47 PM
Day 21
Most annoying character

Andrea, The Walking Dead - I know they wanted to stray from the comic, but talk about taking all the amazing qualities of her comic counterpart (still alive when I had stopped reading btw) and making her self-centered and unbelievably annoying. So glad they did away with her...and sorry if that's a spoiler to you but that happened five seasons ago. There's a statute of limitations on spoilers lol
Title: Re: 30 Days of TV Challenge
Post by: BojackHorsefella on February 26, 2018, 12:36:08 AM
AJ Soprano. Privileged little shit.
Title: Re: 30 Days of TV Challenge
Post by: Crewe on February 26, 2018, 02:02:29 AM
Quote from: TheNorm on February 25, 2018, 11:44:47 PM
Day 21
Most annoying character

Andrea, The Walking Dead - I know they wanted to stray from the comic, but talk about taking all the amazing qualities of her comic counterpart (still alive when I had stopped reading btw) and making her self-centered and unbelievably annoying. So glad they did away with her...and sorry if that's a spoiler to you but that happened five seasons ago. There's a statute of limitations on spoilers lol

Andrea was absolutely atrocious. She used to be number one, but then Mrs. Walter White took over and then it was Nellie.
By far the worst ever, in any category.
Title: Re: 30 Days of TV Challenge
Post by: TheNorm on February 26, 2018, 07:13:35 PM
Day 22
Best quote

How I Met Your Mother
This is almost always the first one that pops in my head, from the title character Ted Mosby.

QuoteThat's how it goes kids. The friends, neighbors, drinking buddies, and partners in crime you love so much when you're young, as the years go by, you just lose touch. You will be shocked, kids, when you discover how easy it is in life to part ways with people forever. That's why, when you find someone you want to keep around, you do something about it.
Title: Re: 30 Days of TV Challenge
Post by: BojackHorsefella on February 26, 2018, 07:59:34 PM
Rick and Morty, courtesy of Morty:

"Nobody exists on purpose, nobody belongs anywhere, everybody's gonna die. Come watch TV. "
Title: Re: 30 Days of TV Challenge
Post by: rollntider on February 26, 2018, 11:01:52 PM
Day 20
Favorite series finale
Breaking Bad. It ended the way it needed to.

Day 21
Most annoying character
Andrea Walking dead, or Coral Walking dead take your pick

Day 22
Best quote
   "There's an old Italian saying: you f--k up once, you lose two teeth." Tony Soprano - Sopranos
Title: Re: 30 Days of TV Challenge
Post by: Crewe on February 27, 2018, 10:53:44 AM
Whats shaking norm?

All four cheeks and a couple a chins

---Norm, Cheers

And since Im thinking about it...
Women. Cant live with em, pass the beer nuts.

---Norm, Cheers
Title: Re: 30 Days of TV Challenge
Post by: rollntider on February 27, 2018, 04:36:38 PM
Quote from: Crewe on February 27, 2018, 10:53:44 AM
Whats shaking norm?

All four cheeks and a couple a chins

---Norm, Cheers

And since Im thinking about it...
Women. Cant live with em, pass the beer nuts.

---Norm, Cheers

Its a dog eat dog world and I am wearing milk bone underwear. - Norm
Title: Re: 30 Days of TV Challenge
Post by: TheNorm on February 27, 2018, 11:07:22 PM
Just had a feeling I was going to see a Norm quote here somewhere.  8)

Day 23
A show (old or new) that you plan on watching

There are so many shows I've got saved up on Netflix and Hulu I haven't watched yet like a good portion of the Marvel Netflix stuff, Handmaid's Tale, The Man in the High Castle...but ultimately I'm going with one that just started tonight.

Unsolved: The Murders of Tupac and the Notorious BIG, USA Network. First episode looked promising and I loved 2Pac when he was around...didn't get into BIG until later but that kid had some talent too.
Title: Re: 30 Days of TV Challenge
Post by: Crewe on February 27, 2018, 11:25:29 PM
lol Im glad we didnt disappoint.

I dont really hue a show I plan on watching, thats kinda the problem for me.
Right now Im into Six Feet Under because of Bucs suggestions so thats one I wasn't planning on. That count?
Title: Re: 30 Days of TV Challenge
Post by: TheNorm on February 27, 2018, 11:30:02 PM
Counts for me lol
Title: Re: 30 Days of TV Challenge
Post by: BojackHorsefella on February 28, 2018, 01:31:09 AM
Atlanta. Heard great things, can't seem to find an easy way to view season one before season two begins.
Title: Re: 30 Days of TV Challenge
Post by: rollntider on February 28, 2018, 08:25:30 PM
6 feet also due to Buc
Title: Re: 30 Days of TV Challenge
Post by: TheNorm on February 28, 2018, 11:58:40 PM
Day 24
Most shocking season finale

24, Season 1: 11pm - 12am - The show had some pretty awesome twists (along with some goofy ones) throughout the rollercoaster first season, but nothing would prepare anyone for the end of this one.

Honorable mention (it's my list lol): Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Season 2: Becoming - apparently I like seasons that end in a way you don't expect...this was one of my favorites.
Title: Re: 30 Days of TV Challenge
Post by: Crewe on March 01, 2018, 12:48:39 AM
Quote from: TheNorm on February 28, 2018, 11:58:40 PM
Day 24
Most shocking season finale

24, Season 1: 11pm - 12am - The show had some pretty awesome twists (along with some goofy ones) throughout the rollercoaster first season, but nothing would prepare anyone for the end of this one.

Honorable mention (it's my list lol): Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Season 2: Becoming - apparently I like seasons that end in a way you don't expect...this was one of my favorites.

Did you plan that, day 24...and 24? 😏
I agree with this choice. But I could also offer up Rita's death in Dexter.
Could maybe consider Tara's demise in SOA, but I feel that was done to try to save the show because it was trending low for me at that point. However, seeing Peg Bundy and Maggie Siff throw down was epic.
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Post by: BojackHorsefella on March 01, 2018, 10:40:48 AM
That's a great choice on Dexter, and I think I'm going to use that one Crewe.

I'm sure if I had a better memory (or gave myself more time), I could probably find one from Sopranos or Boardwalk Empire or Breaking Bad or Mad Men. But yeah, that Dexter one is definitely up there. I doubt anyone saw that coming.
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Post by: Crewe on March 01, 2018, 11:21:54 AM
yea it was certainly a good one.
For the Sopranos, Id think Whitecaps, but Ive referenced it a few times here, plus I dont think it qualifies as "shocking"
Title: Re: 30 Days of TV Challenge
Post by: rollntider on March 01, 2018, 08:17:27 PM

Day 24
Most shocking season finale


Battlestar Galactica, shocking cause it was so bad. Took the shine off of a good series.
Title: Re: 30 Days of TV Challenge
Post by: TheNorm on March 01, 2018, 09:30:08 PM
Quote from: rollntider on March 01, 2018, 08:17:27 PM

Day 24
Most shocking season finale


Battlestar Galactica, shocking cause it was so bad. Took the shine off of a good series.

LOL...oddly enough I still haven't watched the last season.
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Post by: TheNorm on March 01, 2018, 09:58:27 PM
Day 25
Best pilot episode

So many to choose from: ER, Archer, Friday Night Lights, 24, The Sopranos, Firefly, Homicide: Life on the Street, The Wire, The Walking Dead...but can only choose one. Days Gone Bye from TWD was almost my first choice, but only one pilot drew me in even more...

Battlestar Galactica - the 2003 reboot, obviously, and one of the best pilots ever.

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Post by: Crewe on March 01, 2018, 10:44:05 PM
24 was tops for sure.
However, Im going with Homeland.
The Shield has to be up there as well.
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Post by: BojackHorsefella on March 01, 2018, 10:58:24 PM
As much as I love the pilot for Six Feet Under, I will not choose it.

I kind of want to go either Breaking Bad or Mad Men. But I'm going to go in a very different direction.

This show came out in, I think, 2001 and I thought it looked like the dumbest piece of garbage in the world. I gave it a chance when it aired, though, and like most of the country I was extremely entertained by the antics of one SpongeBob SquarePants.

Still love this show, even if it went to crap. The two movies are both incredibly funny though.
Title: Re: 30 Days of TV Challenge
Post by: TheNorm on March 02, 2018, 11:59:30 PM
Day 26
First tv show obsession

Going way back to little kid days for these ones, as they used to play the reruns on the local station in Detroit back in the late 70s...

Ultraman


and...

Johnny Sokko and His Flying Robot


It's one of those things you don't realize until much later - how much I liked seeing someone that looked like me on tv. I gravitated toward this stuff and the old martial arts movies they'd show on Saturday nights around here. So yeah, I was mesmerized by watching this stuff growing up.
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Post by: rollntider on March 03, 2018, 12:25:55 AM
Quote from: Bucfever on March 01, 2018, 10:58:24 PM
As much as I love the pilot for Six Feet Under, I will not choose it.

I kind of want to go either Breaking Bad or Mad Men. But I'm going to go in a very different direction.

This show came out in, I think, 2001 and I thought it looked like the dumbest piece of garbage in the world. I gave it a chance when it aired, though, and like most of the country I was extremely entertained by the antics of one SpongeBob SquarePants.

Still love this show, even if it went to crap. The two movies are both incredibly funny though.
Awesome choice. I watched that show with my kids.

Quote from: TheNorm on March 01, 2018, 09:30:08 PM
Quote from: rollntider on March 01, 2018, 08:17:27 PM

Day 24
Most shocking season finale


Battlestar Galactica, shocking cause it was so bad. Took the shine off of a good series.

LOL...oddly enough I still haven't watched the last season.

that last season was lackluster and the way it ended ...ugh. We had debates at work what runined the last season, but the last episode is usually a consensus.

Day 25
Best pilot episode

Walking dead, BSG and Sopranos were great. Probably the strongest first episode was House of cards for me, after that first episode I binged watched like hell I think I finished the series in one day.  Now the show I think is gone and has not been as good after the 2nd season, but that first episode was on point.
Title: Re: 30 Days of TV Challenge
Post by: rollntider on March 03, 2018, 12:31:01 AM
Quote from: TheNorm on March 02, 2018, 11:59:30 PM

Day 26
First tv show obsession

Going way back to little kid days for these ones, as they used to play the reruns on the local station in Detroit back in the late 70s...

Ultraman




I loved that show back then, I could not tell you what it was about now LOL.

Mine was probably Masters of the Universe
Title: Re: 30 Days of TV Challenge
Post by: Crewe on March 03, 2018, 01:37:26 AM
Three Stooges was a must for me.
If you want my first adult one, I'd think it was SOAP
Title: Re: 30 Days of TV Challenge
Post by: TheNorm on March 03, 2018, 11:25:54 AM
Day 27
Current tv show obsession

Along the lines of shows currently on tv (or released on Netflix) that I have to watch when it airs or catch up with as soon as possible...I don't really have one. Master of None on Netflix might be the closest for me.
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Post by: BojackHorsefella on March 03, 2018, 11:50:33 AM
Day 26:

Dragon Ball Z. No doubt. I used to tape it for my brother too, so he could watch after football practice.

Day 27:
Bojack Horseman, without a doubt.
Title: Re: 30 Days of TV Challenge
Post by: Crewe on March 03, 2018, 06:18:21 PM
no thing  :'(
Title: Re: 30 Days of TV Challenge
Post by: TheNorm on March 05, 2018, 01:58:38 PM
Two for today since I wasn't around yesterday...

Day 28
Saddest character death

Joyce Summers, Buffy the Vampire Slayer - it was shocking, sudden, and the ensuing episode was absolutely gutwrenching, dealing with everyone finding out and the grief process that follows. It's even more shocking than the death in the season finale that year simply because everyone expected that other character to come back (barring cancellation).

Day 29
Show you would change the series ending to

How I Met Your Mother - hell I'd even go so far as changing the entire final season. Almost ruined the entire series for me. Specifically:

Spoiler
1. Tracy (the Mother) doesn't die, meaning her and Ted are still together.
2. Either Barney and Robin stay together or the marriage storyline gets completely scrapped...spend a huge portion of the final season on their wedding days only to have them divorce shortly after? Infuriating.

Title: Re: 30 Days of TV Challenge
Post by: BojackHorsefella on March 05, 2018, 11:58:08 PM
Saddest death: Owen on Boardwalk Empire. I almost went with Richard Harrow, but to see a character who was so likeable and who we thought was going to be Margaret's salvation, get so brutalized was unexpected.

Day 29
If I could change the last 3 or 4 seasons, Dexter. But if it's just the series finale, then Seinfeld. That show deserved a lot better than it got.

Before someone else says it, The Sopranos season finale is perfect.
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Post by: TheNorm on March 06, 2018, 11:18:04 AM
Made it through another one! Thanks again to all of you that have participated and shared your personal favorites.  :woot: The next one will probably start in the next day or two.

In the meantime, have some fun with this one...it's not one of the typical questions on these, but I hope it's a little more entertaining than "Best Kiss".

Day 30
You can insert yourself into the world of one show, as either a supporting character or replacing one of the main characters. What show would it be? ...and yes, you have all the talents necessary to carry out said roles.

The West Wing - I would love to be a member of the Bartlet administration, maybe even Josh or Toby's position. Just being a part of a Sorkin production though...wow.
Title: Re: 30 Days of TV Challenge
Post by: BojackHorsefella on March 06, 2018, 11:37:26 AM
Curb Your Enthusiasm. Honestly, that has to be just such a fun time on set, every day.
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Post by: rollntider on March 06, 2018, 04:14:50 PM
Day 28
Saddest character death

Adriana on Sopranos... in a no win situation

Day 29
Show you would change the series ending to

Battlestar Galactica .... I would have made it good and made sense and not be stupid as hell.

Quote from: TheNorm on March 06, 2018, 11:18:04 AM
Made it through another one! Thanks again to all of you that have participated and shared your personal favorites.  :woot: The next one will probably start in the next day or two.

In the meantime, have some fun with this one...it's not one of the typical questions on these, but I hope it's a little more entertaining than "Best Kiss".

Day 30
You can insert yourself into the world of one show, as either a supporting character or replacing one of the main characters. What show would it be? ...and yes, you have all the talents necessary to carry out said roles.

The West Wing - I would love to be a member of the Bartlet administration, maybe even Josh or Toby's position. Just being a part of a Sorkin production though...wow.

Again thanks for doing this. I enjoy these.

Day 30
Sopranos or Breaking Bad or even early seasons of Walking Dead.

Title: Re: 30 Days of TV Challenge
Post by: Crewe on March 06, 2018, 05:19:02 PM
Quote from: TheNorm on March 05, 2018, 01:58:38 PM
Two for today since I wasn't around yesterday...

Day 28
Saddest character death

Joyce Summers, Buffy the Vampire Slayer - it was shocking, sudden, and the ensuing episode was absolutely gutwrenching, dealing with everyone finding out and the grief process that follows. It's even more shocking than the death in the season finale that year simply because everyone expected that other character to come back (barring cancellation).

Day 29

Show you would change the series ending to

How I Met Your Mother - hell I'd even go so far as changing the entire final season. Almost ruined the entire series for me. Specifically:

Spoiler
1. Tracy (the Mother) doesn't die, meaning her and Ted are still together.
2. Either Barney and Robin stay together or the marriage storyline gets completely scrapped...spend a huge portion of the final season on their wedding days only to have them divorce shortly after? Infuriating.

day 28
I think Adriana from the Sopranos. She was so in love with Christopher but the Feds tagged her, abused her and put her in harms way when she did nothing really wrong to warrant that behavior. She was bait because they knew she was a good trusting person at heart.
the way she was just thrown away was a perfectly executed heartless mob tactic and she didnt deserve it.

day 29
Deadwood.
They didnt know until after the season was complete that they were canceled so it left the ending kinda fruitless as it wasn't supposed to b a series ending finale.
Title: Re: 30 Days of TV Challenge
Post by: Crewe on March 06, 2018, 05:24:15 PM
ha! tider, I didnt even see you day 28 until after I posted lol We match!

Day 30

There are two worlds Im fascinated with; Mobsters and History of the Southwest 1865-1900
I think id fare better in Deadwood or Tombstone than I would in Sopranos or Goodfellas but those would be my choices.
For a character? Id love to have had the balls to be Joe Pistone from Donnie Brasco. True story, check him out.

Thanks for doing this norm, good fun!
Title: Re: 30 Days of TV Challenge
Post by: rollntider on March 07, 2018, 01:05:34 AM
Quote from: Crewe on March 06, 2018, 05:24:15 PM
ha! tider, I didnt even see you day 28 until after I posted lol We match!

Day 30

There are two worlds Im fascinated with; Mobsters and History of the Southwest 1865-1900
I think id fare better in Deadwood or Tombstone than I would in Sopranos or Goodfellas but those would be my choices.
For a character? Id love to have had the balls to be Joe Pistone from Donnie Brasco. True story, check him out.

Thanks for doing this norm, good fun!

Great minds think alike :)