What are you watching right now?

**WeDealInLead** · 03-18-2015 04:19 PM

Was it an article on Bleeding Cool? They had a solid write up yesterday. Spoiler-heavy but pretty much how I feel about the show. The first few episodes were a little rocky but after I'd say three episodes the show really gets going. It's on Netflix.

I think this is a rare case of an adaptation being leagues above source material.

**fearless-freak** · 04-06-2015 03:14 AM

The Beast Within: Director Approved Cut

**DoctorDodge** · 04-27-2015 02:29 PM

Checking out Spooks for the first time. First episode was good, but the 2nd episode kicked things off in a big way. I still remember one particular scene that caused a lot of controversy when it was first broadcast. Even knowing it was coming, it was still shocking and even horrifying to watch. It's definitely got me interested in seeing how the rest of the series pans out, and really curious about the upcoming film The Greater Good.

**taggs7475** · 05-22-2015 10:12 AM

Rangers Playoff Hockey Tonight

**wordslingers** · 06-19-2015 10:45 AM

Originally Posted by WeDealInLead

I was pretty sure there was a thread about The 100 but I can't find it anywhere. Anyways. The second season just ended. This show is bleak, violent and gruesome. It's for younger audiences but it goes places The Hunger Games (just an example) doesn't dare. The producers don't pull any punches and don't hide the blood, torture and I found myself cringing a few times. My only complaint is that the dialogue is a little corny occasionally. Other than that, if you've liked the YA movies like Insurgent, The Hunger Games, The Maze Runner etc. but with characters who actually get their hands dirty and make tough choices, I highly suggest this. Season two ends with what is basically a war crime by today's standards.

you've got the 100 spot on! I watched it on the insistence of my father (!!!) and a friend, and while I had some trouble at first it honestly works out really well. Sometimes you think the show is headed in typical direction and then it veers off into something unexpected or surprising! The dialogue is sometimes awful but some of the actors are incredibly talented and the different communities and clans of people are fascinating enough to want to keep going. Loved the end of S2 and I hope we get to see the repercussions of their choices

Aside from that I also finished watching Sense8 on netflix last week and I gotta say it was definitely part of why I picked up my DT reread! The sensates are in contact in a way that reminds me of the ka-tet. They can sense each other/share what they're experiencing/have a sort of physical and emotional telepathy going on. It was a great show, the finale was a little disappointing and didn't feel like a finale (so I hope there's a season 2) but it was really enjoyable and so refreshing to see so many different kinds of characters.

**WeDealInLead** · 10-03-2015 01:20 PM

Funny, I haven't checked this thread since I posted about The 100 and now that I have, I find myself watching and agreeing with everything you said about Sense8. I have two episodes left to finish season one.

"I prefer to think of you as my hallucination"
"That's OK, I don't mind."

Bam!

**Shannon** · 10-07-2015 11:33 PM

American Horror Story: Hotel. GREAT premiere.

Loved the drilldo and how brutal it was. A lot is going on, and it's all interesting. An of course a ton of nods to The Shining.

**Heather19** · 10-08-2015 10:27 AM

I really enjoyed it as well. This looks like it's going to be a crazy season.

**fernandito** · 10-08-2015 03:37 PM

I left off midway through S2 of AHS.

I enjoy the show, I just got distracted by too many others.

The intro/theme is fucking fantastic.

**Heather19** · 10-09-2015 04:13 AM

Skip the rest of season 2 and 3 and watch Freakshow. Loved that season.

**Ricky** · 10-09-2015 06:56 AM

I still haven't watched Coven. Maybe this month.

**killjoy72** · 10-09-2015 07:40 AM

I LOVED season 1, but had to bail out during season 2. Waaay to much going on in that one.

**fernandito** · 10-09-2015 07:47 AM

Originally Posted by Heather19

Skip the rest of season 2 and 3 and watch Freakshow. Loved that season.

So the pay off isn't worth it? Should I just Wiki the rest?

**webstar1000** · 10-09-2015 07:52 AM

Originally Posted by killjoy72

I LOVED season 1, but had to bail out during season 2. Waaay to much going on in that one.

Season one was pretty good.. your right. Season 2 was so friggin stupid I won't go back...

**Shannon** · 10-09-2015 01:06 PM

Murder House was by far the best, and Asylum was by far the worst.

**Heather19** · 10-09-2015 02:31 PM

Season 1 is my favorite. Asylum was ok. Coven was the worst. And Freakshow I loved, but not quite as much as Murder House.

Feev, I'd put it on hold and move onto Freakshow. You can always go back and finish it later. They're all standalone so you don't need to watch one before the next. Although they did say they were all somehow connected but I wouldn't worry about it.

**mae** · 10-12-2015 09:26 AM

Jane the Virgin was just added to Netflix. Despite appearances, this is a very smart and funny show. Highly recommended.

**Still Servant** · 10-12-2015 03:55 PM

Originally Posted by webstar1000

Originally Posted by killjoy72

I LOVED season 1, but had to bail out during season 2. Waaay to much going on in that one.

Season one was pretty good.. your right. Season 2 was so friggin stupid I won't go back...

A lot of people bailed after season 2, which is too bad because it's the weakest.

However, I'm not really sure it makes sense to bail after a season you don't like on American Horror Story. Especially if you liked season 1. The format of the show is always different. Just because you didn't like season 2, doesn't mean you won't like some of the other seasons. Freak Show was probably one of the best yet and Hotel is off to a good start.

People are missing out if they are just basing it off of one particular season.

**webstar1000** · 10-13-2015 06:02 AM

Originally Posted by Still Servant

Originally Posted by webstar1000

Originally Posted by killjoy72

I LOVED season 1, but had to bail out during season 2. Waaay to much going on in that one.

Season one was pretty good.. your right. Season 2 was so friggin stupid I won't go back...

A lot of people bailed after season 2, which is too bad because it's the weakest.

However, I'm not really sure it makes sense to bail after a season you don't like on American Horror Story. Especially if you liked season 1. The format of the show is always different. Just because you didn't like season 2, doesn't mean you won't like some of the other seasons. Freak Show was probably one of the best yet and Hotel is off to a good start.

People are missing out if they are just basing it off of one particular season.

hmmmmm. maybe I will try Freakshow when the tv season breaks for Xmas... that is the one to watch then eh?

**fernandito** · 10-13-2015 07:35 AM

That's the problem with anthology shows, the quality of each season can vary greatly.

Look at True Detective. Season 1 was phenomenal, and Season 2 was less than mediocre. Subsequent seasons might drag the needle back towards Good, but by that point the trust with the audience has been broken, and why stick with something that might be good again when you have so many other quality shows out there waiting for you?

**Still Servant** · 10-13-2015 04:19 PM

Originally Posted by fernandito

That's the problem with anthology shows, the quality of each season can vary greatly.

Look at True Detective. Season 1 was phenomenal, and Season 2 was less than mediocre. Subsequent seasons might drag the needle back towards Good, but by that point the trust with the audience has been broken, and why stick with something that might be good again when you have so many other quality shows out there waiting for you?

I see what you're saying. I guess it's just because I trust the creators to come up with something that is entertaining for the most part. Murphy has shown to be fairly consistent.

Also, let us never speak of True Detective season 2 ever again. I will say this though, if season 3 has a cast I like and the story sounds interesting, I will be back.

**Heather19** · 10-13-2015 05:33 PM

So I guess I should not pursue season 2? I only saw the first episode.

As for American Horror Story, I agree with Mike. I've watched AHS since the beginning and last season was easily up to par with season 1. Also I'm absolutely loving Scream Queens. So they're on a role for me at the moment.

**Ricky** · 10-14-2015 06:30 AM

I'm enjoying Scream Queens too, but thought I'd like it more. Part of the fun is that it's SO over-the-top but on the other hand, I wish it took itself and the horror element of it more seriously.

**mae** · 10-14-2015 07:58 AM

Not TV but wow, never seen any of these but holy crap:

**Heather19** · 10-14-2015 08:06 AM

Originally Posted by Ricky

I'm enjoying Scream Queens too, but thought I'd like it more. Part of the fun is that it's SO over-the-top but on the other hand, I wish it took itself and the horror element of it more seriously.

It's completely different than how I thought it would be. I thought it would be much more horror-like. But I love how over the top everything is. While I'm not opposed to another scary show, I do think it's a good balance with AHS, which is definitely more focused on the horror side of things.

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