Need some good British or Canadian shows (or any English language, but non American shows)
imlad Send a noteboard - 21/05/2012 08:43:33 PM
I'm bored with most American television nowadays, and there is practically no good genre (fantasy or SF) shows left in the US that I haven't already watched (can't stand that SyFy show Sanctuary, and Haven has no interest for me).
I've been watching a lot of British television shows the past year or so, and have found I enjoy them quite a bit.
Now I am looking for some more British shows (genre or not, it doesn't matter) to watch. I'm also looking for some suggestions of good Canadian shows (or any other English language shows that aren't American in origin). I'm not really that into comedies (at least the American style of 30 minute sit-coms, just BLECH!!), nor into horror. Fantasy or SF elements are always appreciated, but not necessary.
(BTW: I know quite a lot of the shows aired in the US are actually made in British Columbia, but I am considering them "American" for the purpose of this thread. Looking for shows that are aired with the non-American audience in mind.)
Also, I'm not including BBC(CBC)/HBO(or other premium cable) joint venture shows (like Rome, The Tudors, etc) in this thread.
British shows I've seen and enjoyed:
Spooks (MI5) -- one of my favorite shows of all time!!
Life on Mars/Ashes to Ashes -- genius, pure genius
Sherlock
Luther
Death in Paradise -- just plain fun, and such beauty to look at
Primeval
Hustle
Doctor Who -- never really liked it until this past year when I watched the entire rebooted show, WOW!!
Torchwood
Merlin
Robin Hood
ETA: I also love the series Misfits!
Canadian shows I've watched and enjoyed:
Highlander the series (planning on rewatching this someday)
Lost Girl
So, anyone got some good suggestions??
I've been watching a lot of British television shows the past year or so, and have found I enjoy them quite a bit.
Now I am looking for some more British shows (genre or not, it doesn't matter) to watch. I'm also looking for some suggestions of good Canadian shows (or any other English language shows that aren't American in origin). I'm not really that into comedies (at least the American style of 30 minute sit-coms, just BLECH!!), nor into horror. Fantasy or SF elements are always appreciated, but not necessary.
(BTW: I know quite a lot of the shows aired in the US are actually made in British Columbia, but I am considering them "American" for the purpose of this thread. Looking for shows that are aired with the non-American audience in mind.)
Also, I'm not including BBC(CBC)/HBO(or other premium cable) joint venture shows (like Rome, The Tudors, etc) in this thread.
British shows I've seen and enjoyed:
Spooks (MI5) -- one of my favorite shows of all time!!
Life on Mars/Ashes to Ashes -- genius, pure genius
Sherlock
Luther
Death in Paradise -- just plain fun, and such beauty to look at
Primeval
Hustle
Doctor Who -- never really liked it until this past year when I watched the entire rebooted show, WOW!!
Torchwood
Merlin
Robin Hood
ETA: I also love the series Misfits!
Canadian shows I've watched and enjoyed:
Highlander the series (planning on rewatching this someday)
Lost Girl
So, anyone got some good suggestions??
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This message last edited by imlad on 22/05/2012 at 07:07:19 PM
Need some good British or Canadian shows (or any English language, but non American shows)
- 21/05/2012 08:43:33 PM
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- 21/05/2012 10:18:43 PM
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- 21/05/2012 10:46:40 PM
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Re: Second CPatW - would've named it except it's more of a miniseries really.
- 23/05/2012 07:15:46 AM
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don't mind mini-series
- 23/05/2012 05:15:04 PM
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Well
- 23/05/2012 06:44:52 PM
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- 24/05/2012 10:29:05 PM
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Re: I liked it, but I can't call it "lovely" considering their Hollywood ending.
- 24/05/2012 10:36:33 PM
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Re: Need some good British or Canadian shows (or any English language, but non American shows)
- 21/05/2012 11:35:37 PM
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i second misfits and spaced and add peep show, office, extras *NM*
- 22/05/2012 07:38:16 AM
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Currently watching Spaced. Really didnt like it at first, but then it got me. *NM*
- 22/05/2012 01:10:37 PM
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- 22/05/2012 07:16:21 PM
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That's still going? *NM*
- 23/05/2012 02:19:53 AM
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Whose Line is it Anyway? Well... no. But the reruns are timeless!
- 23/05/2012 02:04:44 PM
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I am actually not a big fan of the current tendency to praise every British show...
- 23/05/2012 08:19:40 AM
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I don't watch much TV but
- 23/05/2012 09:36:21 AM
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*NM*