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What TV show to watch?

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gerbear
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Band of Brothers
Boardwalk Empire
Game of Thrones
Mad Men


I'm a big The Sopranos, True Detective, Breaking Bad kinda guy....What show should I check out next?
I'll be honest, I started watching Game of Thrones, and I found it a little cheesy and weird...However, I feel like if I give it a chance I'll like it, since 100% of the world does right now.

Thoughts guys!
Jun 17 2014 8:51PM
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.FRY.
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Futurama!
Jun 17 2014 8:53PM
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nford
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i like the show Teen Mom
Jun 17 2014 8:53PM
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gerbear
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I concur.
Jun 17 2014 9:26PM
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PungentMelon
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south park and walking dead
Jun 17 2014 9:28PM
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Titus69
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Trailer Park Boys, probably the best show ever made
Jun 17 2014 9:29PM
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JAHpow
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Well if you liked Band of Brothers then you should watch The Pacific.

Also The League, it's about a group of friends in a fantasy football league. It has a lot of quick witty humor in it because it's basically entirely improv.
Jun 17 2014 9:34PM
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soulskier
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In my insignificant opinion, there has never been a better show than House MD
Jun 17 2014 9:36PM
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skier_boy26
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Game of Thrones + The Wire
no questions, just do. again and again and again
Jun 17 2014 9:38PM
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infuser
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Fargo. It's new on fx and incredibly well done in a breaking bad-ish way. I'd highly recommend it
Jun 17 2014 9:40PM
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270on420out
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Boondocks
Fargo
Justified
Jun 17 2014 9:45PM
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whipple
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you will like game of thrones just stick with it. And check out Dexter for a show with writing on BBs level
Jun 17 2014 9:46PM
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gerbear
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I know I'm going to get so much hate for this, but Game of Thrones seems so lame. Watching the first episode now and it just comes off as super cheesy, kinda like in the same way "300" was...They try too hard. There's also some pretty bad acting here and there.
Jun 17 2014 9:52PM
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.Hugo.
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Fargo
Vikings
Shameless
Jun 17 2014 9:54PM
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gerbear
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JAHpowWell if you liked Band of Brothers then you should watch The Pacific.

Also The League, it's about a group of friends in a fantasy football league. It has a lot of quick witty humor in it because it's basically entirely improv.


infuserFargo. It's new on fx and incredibly well done in a breaking bad-ish way. I'd highly recommend it


Haven't watched Band of Brothers yet, the blu ray set has been sitting on my shelf for about 6 months now and I feel like a piece of shit for not getting around to watch it because I know it's going to be awesome.

Fargo looks pretty good in its own way, I was actually thinking about checking that out. Billy Bob Thornton pretty good in it?
Jun 17 2014 9:54PM
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soulskier
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JAHpowWell if you liked Band of Brothers then you should watch The Pacific


Might as well watch Generation Kill too
Jun 17 2014 9:57PM
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.Rybak.
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JAHpowWell if you liked Band of Brothers then you should watch The Pacific.

Also The League, it's about a group of friends in a fantasy football league. It has a lot of quick witty humor in it because it's basically entirely improv.


The League is amazing and it's on netflix.

Suits is a really good show too. New episode tomorrow (wednesday)
Jun 17 2014 10:01PM
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rsvp
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I really liked House of Cards

Entourage is older but hilarious

Also Curb Your Enthusiasm
Jun 17 2014 11:04PM
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saskskier
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I just powered through the first two seasons of Hannibal. Definitely better than I expected.
Jun 17 2014 11:08PM
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soulskier
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Anyone watch torchwood or dr who?
Jun 17 2014 11:09PM
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dom_daq
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My show right now is Sons of Anarchy. So bomb
Jun 17 2014 11:11PM
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gerbear
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dom_daqMy show right now is Sons of Anarchy. So bomb


Was really into Sons of Anarchy up until they started falling victim to the whole "lets use the most fucked up societal problem to get views" route and did the episode with the school shooting.

Also, Jax is just a Grade A Douche. Couldn't stand watching him strut around like a dick for more than a couple of episodes.

DOES ANYONE ELSE OUT THERE AGREE THAT THE SOPRANOS AND TRUE DETECTIVE WERE THE ONLY AWESOME TV SHOWS TO HAPPEN TO TV IN THE LAST 10 YEARS? TV is fucking garbage these days.
Jun 17 2014 11:16PM
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infuser
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Fargo looks pretty good in its own way, I was actually thinking about checking that out. Billy Bob Thornton pretty good in it?[/QUOTE]

Yea he's real badass
Jun 17 2014 11:35PM
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infuser
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^in a fucked up kind of way
Jun 17 2014 11:36PM
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Caucasian_Asian
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Justified
Deadwood
Bates Motel
Jun 18 2014 8:07AM
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louie.mirags
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gerbearAlso, Jax is just a Grade A Douche. Couldn't stand watching him strut around like a dick for more than a couple of episodes.


You know it is a TV show, right?
Jun 18 2014 8:19AM
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987321654hgfd
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If you haven't watched Band of Brothers should be at the top of your list it's only ten episodes. Then watch The Wire. That's easily my favorite series of all time.
Jun 18 2014 8:34AM
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.MASSHOLE.
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Here is my "must watch list" in a ranked order of personal preference.

Band of Brothers-60 Minute Episodes
Generation Kill-60 Minute Episodes
Entourage-30 Minute Episodes
Silicon Valley-30 Minute Episodes
The League-30 Minute Episodes
True Detective-60 Minute Episodes
Deadwood-60 Minute Episodes
The Pacific-60 Minute Episodes

I have heard GREAT things about The Wire, John Adams, and Turn but have not gotten around to watching it.
Jun 18 2014 9:22AM
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Mingg
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Criminal Minds and Pretty Little Liars are the only shows I care to watch lololol
Jun 18 2014 12:07PM
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[tk]
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CirilloIf you haven't watched Band of Brothers should be at the top of your list it's only ten episodes. Then watch The Wire. That's easily my favorite series of all time.


I heard the Wire was the greatest show of all time but I watched the first 7 or so episodes and I really just wasn't that into it. Maybe it gets crazy or somethin as it goes on but I couldn't really see how it was such a standout show.

Watch Dragon Ball Z though, obvi
Jun 18 2014 12:18PM
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ANDR01D
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Game of Thrones! I swear you will end up loving it.
Jun 18 2014 12:19PM
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J.D.
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The West Wing is on Netflix and is the best network show ever made.
Jun 18 2014 12:20PM
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Lé.Skiing
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"Orange is the new Black" just released another season on Netflix.
Jun 18 2014 1:35PM
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Wampire
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that show on animal planet "Too Cute"

its fucking tite, it just shows cute animals
Jun 18 2014 2:27PM
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gerbear
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I wanna get into Boardwalk Empire more than anything, and I gave it a strong go, but I just can't get into it for some reason. I can't tell if it's Steve Buscemi's face/voice, or if the show is just boring.

Gonna try out Mad Men and continue to watch re-runs of Breaking Bad, The Sopranos, and True Detective in the meantime...

Where is True Detective Season 2 when you need it?
Sep 18 2014 2:37PM
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deleted5
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Bojack horseman Netflix
Archer
The League ffx fxx don't remember
Rush usa
Tosh.0
Rick and Morty adult swim.
Sep 18 2014 3:01PM
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deleted5
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O Amarican horror story fx coming October 5th I think amazing show youll like it
Sep 18 2014 3:03PM
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987321654hgfd
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Sep 21 2014 8:29PM
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richard.
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Workaholics
Sep 21 2014 9:01PM
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fuzz.
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I know its been mentioned, but The League is a quality show.
Sep 21 2014 11:43PM
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JoeWatson5
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HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER
Sep 22 2014 2:51PM
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SFB
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top gear
trailer park boys
Sep 22 2014 2:59PM
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op14
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SFBtop gear
trailer park boys


british top gear
Sep 22 2014 5:55PM
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dispatchQ_main
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Just pick one. They're all good nowadays. That said Mad Men is my current favorite.

but also always sunny , louie, curb, benign 9, parks, 30 rock, seinfeld, larry sanders, ARRESTED DEV, you know what i could write forever on what to watch..



AND OF COURSE THE DAILY SHOW and that guy who's on after
Sep 22 2014 6:05PM
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JGWI
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Band of Brothers was pretty good. British Top Gear is rather hilarious as well.
Sep 22 2014 6:09PM
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