TV

[desh]

A list of TV shows that I haven't seen yet, or have only seen a tiny amount of, that I might eventually watch, in order of likelihood:

1. Freaks and Geeks
2. Firefly
3. Dollhouse*
4. Battlestar Galactica
5. 30 Rock
6. Always Sunny In Philadelphia
7. The Wire
999. Every other freaking Whedon show that people keep talking about

* Because my roommate's watching it anyway, so it's easy; would probably be bumped to 5 or 6 otherwise

And this doesn't even count the 5 current shows I follow (NCIS/House/L&O/L&O/L&O) and the Arrested Development catching up I still have to do.

Plus, Degrassi: TNG. Let's not go there.

So, nnaylime and the rest of y'all who love BSG so much, here's the problem: It's competing for my TV time with 6 things I'm already hooked on (5 current and 1 on DVD), whatever sporting events I watch, and 4 other series that are either 30 minute shows or are fewer than 25 total episodes and are therefore less daunting. Still, one day...

Comments

[krisispm.livejournal.com]

Freaks and Geeks was cute. You could probably consume it in a week or two.

Firefly was enjoyable the first few times through. It's a very Indiana Jones, popcorn sort of series.

Dollhouse has been super-bad thus far. Wait until a whole season is over before you render judgment.

BSG through the first half of the third season is absolutely rivetting. It decliens after that. I would strongly recommend stopping at the midseason finale of season 4, because the last bit just doesn't hold up.

30 Rock had two amazing seasons. I've already given up on this season - it's become the Tina & Alec show. Netflix streams it for free, if you're a member.

I'm off teevee again. I was watching for BSG, Heroes, and 30 Rock, and they all disappointed me. I just don't have time in my life for other people's ongoing fantasies.

[krisispm.livejournal.com]

PS: OMG, how I fucking hate House. I've maybe seen 12 episodes now, and I always loathe it the entire time. It's a shame his great acting has to be attached to such a formulaic, condescending show.

[desh]

It's such a good formula! It's like listening to blues music—you don't get bored hearing the same damn song over and over if it's a good song done well.

[desh]

Oh, I forgot about Heroes. That's probably in there around 3rd or 4th.

Season 1 only. Don't worry, I'm no masochist.