FWIW, Angel is a much better character on his own show than he was on Buffy. *NM*
Dreaded Anomaly Send a noteboard - 13/12/2010 11:17:50 PM
Recs for ongoing series, sci-fi:
Fringe - The first season is somewhat slow, but it has gotten so good. It's the best genre show on TV right now, in my opinion.
Eureka - It's a fun sci-fi show, definitely campy, but enjoyable.
Warehouse 13 - Similar to Eureka (actually, the two shows cross over at one point), more of a focus on archaeological/fantasy plots.
My dad seemed to like it from what little he saw when it first came on.
V - A remake of the old alien invasion series. Generally solid, the first season got better as it went along.
I actually watched the first episode yesterday. It's enough to keep me interested for awhile. Hopefully It'll stay good enough for me. The previews for it's return make it seem pretty good.
Recs for ongoing series, general:
Lie to Me - It has a very similar dynamic to House. I only watch this one sporadically; sometimes the investigation of the week just bores me, but it can be very interesting.
I watched a couple episodes and didn't enjoy it much. The Shield, 24, and House are the closest I get to shows like that, and they are anomalies in my viewing habits.
Hawaii Five-0 - Law enforcement procedural, but fairly unique due to its location and premise, in which the main characters are an independent task force and sometimes clash with the police. Good actors, including Daniel Day Kim and Grace Park.
See above.
Mad Men - This is the best show on TV, period. It is consistently fantastic: writing, acting, directing, they're all superlative.
The idea of a 60's Ad Agency doesn't appeal to me very much. I can't see me enjoying it too much.
Weeds - A great show that is not afraid to make drastic changes when the plot calls for them. It's a very strange mix of comedy and drama.
Recs for canceled/finished series, sci-fi:
The 4400 - It was Heroes before Heroes existed and did it better. A bunch of abductees are mysteriously returned in the present day, not having aged, and some exhibit new abilities.
Farscape - I saw that you've tried this before and haven't made it very far, but seriously, try again. You have to put in a little energy to get to know the characters, but it definitely pays off.
Caprica - A really great sci-fi show that couldn't keep an audience, which I hypothesize is because a lot of BSG's audience was really just interested in space battles.
That's one I currently watch and I have greatly enjoyed it. It's been consistently good through its season. Too bad it's not coming back after SyFy burns off their remaining episodes.
Buffy and Angel - If you're not opposed to modern/urban fantasy, these are probably the best in that genre. You like Firefly, so these other Whedon works should be up your alley. Also, check out Dr. Horrible and Dollhouse.
Don't like Buffy so I'm not counting on liking Angel either. He's part of the reason I quit with Buffy.
Recs for canceled/finished series, general:
The West Wing - The first four seasons are tremendously well-done. The latter three seasons take a dive in quality due to Aaron Sorkin's departure from the show, but aren't uniformly awful. (If you end up liking Sorkin's work, also try Sports Night and Studio 60.)
Veronica Mars - A show about a girl who becomes an amateur private investigator, following in her father's footsteps. After her best friend is murdered and her father, then the sheriff, accuses the friend's father of doing it and gets voted out of office, she has to deal with her plummeting social status as well as finding the real killer. It's one of the best shows ever created; witty, lots of intrigue, and great acting. I rewatch it once a year.
Is there a website where...?
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Er... right here?
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Re: Er... right here? *final edit?*
- 13/12/2010 04:48:26 PM
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Here's some to look into
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Tried most of them
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Babylon 5 (old, but good)
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Fringe. Farscape. Maybe Buffy the Vampire Slayer?
- 13/12/2010 09:13:22 PM
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We seem to have very similar tastes. Recommendations inside.
- 13/12/2010 10:48:58 PM
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- 13/12/2010 11:02:19 PM
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FWIW, Angel is a much better character on his own show than he was on Buffy. *NM*
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I never liked him because he was a vampire sleeping with the Slayer.
- 13/12/2010 11:52:21 PM
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Earth 2. Space: Above and Beyond. SeaQuest DSV. Invisible Man.
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SUPERNATURAL
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seconded, the villains are actually quite memorable. *NM*
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*NM*
Netflix tries to do this
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