General Television Discussion

[fernandito]

So I have been watching Breaking Bad since October last year, for the first time. I have just watched the last two episodes now. I feel emotionally drained and need a drink.

You're sad because you witnessed the end of the greatest show of all time.

It's ok, most of us have been there.

[Heather19]

I really loved Mad Men for the first few seasons, then it just went downhill. I couldn't even finish watching last season.

[Girlystevedave]

And yes, Sheldon Cooper is more annoying than funny.

So annoying. I'm glad you agree.

I really loved Mad Men for the first few seasons, then it just went downhill. I couldn't even finish watching last season.

As I said, I still feel compelled to watch it since I've invested so much time in it up until now (although I completely missed last season and need to catch up). The last season that I did watch felt more like the first couple of seasons, where there was actually stuff going on in the characters' lives.

[fearless-freak]

i was recently asked what do i think is the most realistic sci fi that has been on tv, in my opinion there's been three, the original Twilight Zone, Star Trek and Babylon 5

[fernandito]

... realistic in what sense?

[WeDealInLead]

Realistic science fiction? Recently I'd say Orphan Black, The 100 and Ascension. All have hard SF elements but not impossible. Most of the story is based on human interaction. Is that what you mean by realistic?

[Jimimck]

Isn't "realistic Sci Fi" an oxymoron?

[WeDealInLead]

I don't think so. Look under 1984, Fahrenheit, Never Let Me Go.

[pathoftheturtle]

"E.T. was a movie, this is real!" -- Alf

[tippy4]

Mad Men is essentially a nighttime soap opera. One with a extremely high production values, actors and solid writing, but a nighttime soap nonetheless.

I'd have to agree, I guess. And while I really like Mad Men and think it's a good show, nothing ever really happens on it.
"This week on Mad Men: Pete talks to a client. Joan gets an unexpected visitor." Yet, I keep watching it.

Mad men has the absolutely worst coming attraction I have ever seen. I seriously think they do their best to actually tell you nothing about the upcoming episode.

Next week….Pete says "how dare you", Joan says "that's interesting" and Roger says "I have bad news".

It is so annoying!

[tippy4]

Rest in Peace Leonard Nimoy…you are, and will always be, my friend.

[Girlystevedave]

Mad Men is essentially a nighttime soap opera. One with a extremely high production values, actors and solid writing, but a nighttime soap nonetheless.

I'd have to agree, I guess. And while I really like Mad Men and think it's a good show, nothing ever really happens on it.
"This week on Mad Men: Pete talks to a client. Joan gets an unexpected visitor." Yet, I keep watching it.

Mad men has the absolutely worst coming attraction I have ever seen. I seriously think they do their best to actually tell you nothing about the upcoming episode.

Next week….Pete says "how dare you", Joan says "that's interesting" and Roger says "I have bad news".

It is so annoying!

I know!
The previews for the next week's episode are always the worst!

[RUBE]

I don't know if any of you are watching The Jinx on HBO but if you are into "true crime" shows then you should check it out. It is absolutely fascinating to see our legal system fail so miserably and see the culprit of the crimes practically flaunt it in his interviews with the creator of this documentary. There are six parts and the fourth just aired Sunday. I believe you can watch entire episodes on thejinxhbo.com if you don't have HBO.

[allasorte]

I don't know if any of you are watching The Jinx on HBO but if you are into "true crime" shows then you should check it out. It is absolutely fascinating to see our legal system fail so miserably and see the culprit of the crimes practically flaunt it in his interviews with the creator of this documentary. There are six parts and the fourth just aired Sunday. I believe you can watch entire episodes on thejinxhbo.com if you don't have HBO.

You can watch it other ways too, but I can't tell people how. If too many people know then the government will ruin it for me, just like they did in this true crime show. Thanks Rube for the mention of "Jinx" I sometimes like this type of show as long as it is short. I watched 4 episodes and I'm up to date. I have this to say:

spoiler

After watching all 4 episodes, Durst obviously is a very smart killer. What he admitted in the 4th episode was insane. As for his wife, she is still missing after 33 years. And what Durst admitted to doing, I don't think he killed her. With all that money he had, I think she was smart enough to steal some and disappear. I say that since when he killed his one neighbor he explained he was surprised the bags floated. My opinion but I think they would have found her body already as he dumped Moe close to home.

[RUBE]

You're welcome. Some people at work have been watching it as well and we have talked more about it than we have The Walking Dead. As for your spoiler, I don't know what we are going to find out in the last two episodes but the creators said that we will know what happened. I am not sure how they can promise that but we will see.

[mae]

[fearless-freak]

http://nerdbastards.com/2015/03/06/all-eyes-on-supergirl-first-look-at-our-heroine-in-the-new-series/

[RUBE]

You're welcome. Some people at work have been watching it as well and we have talked more about it than we have The Walking Dead. As for your spoiler, I don't know what we are going to find out in the last two episodes but the creators said that we will know what happened. I am not sure how they can promise that but we will see.

Spoiler:

I guess the answer to this is that they are providing new proof that the police do not even have. Wow with that letter and the poor step-son who realized he had backed the guy who killed his step mother. Also, as someone pointed out elsewhere, Durst having to literally wipe the smile off his face while talking about his "friends" death. "California is a big state".

[Lookwhoitis]

You're welcome. Some people at work have been watching it as well and we have talked more about it than we have The Walking Dead. As for your spoiler, I don't know what we are going to find out in the last two episodes but the creators said that we will know what happened. I am not sure how they can promise that but we will see.

Spoiler:

I guess the answer to this is that they are providing new proof that the police do not even have. Wow with that letter and the poor step-son who realized he had backed the guy who killed his step mother. Also, as someone pointed out elsewhere, Durst having to literally wipe the smile off his face while talking about his "friends" death. "California is a big state".

Although most probably a very devious criminal, That guy would be a terrible poker player. He has an eye twitch tell that he seems to do whenever he tells a lie.

[RUBE]

He seems to do that twitch all the time though... then again he is probably lying the entire time. It is actually more of a hard blink and paired with his almost black pupils it makes him look fairly sinister.

[Still Servant]

If you're not already watching Better Call Saul, then now is the time to start.

Fantastic episode last night. It is not required to watch Breaking Bad to enjoy Better Cal Saul.

[allasorte]

If you're not already watching Better Call Saul, then now is the time to start.

Fantastic episode last night. It is not required to watch Breaking Bad to enjoy Better Cal Saul.

I hope your right. I taped it and haven't had time to watch it yet. So far, I find it rather boring and dull and I've contemplated to stop watching it. I like his brother's mental state but other then him, every character has no life to me. A lot of nonsense dialogue, so I'm struggling with the show. I figured this was not going to be an established Saul, but as a viewer, I'm seeing a weak willed man. So I'm hoping he grows some balls soon and becomes who we knew he was in Breaking Bad.

[Still Servant]

If you're not already watching Better Call Saul, then now is the time to start.

Fantastic episode last night. It is not required to watch Breaking Bad to enjoy Better Cal Saul.

I hope your right. I taped it and haven't had time to watch it yet. So far, I find it rather boring and dull and I've contemplated to stop watching it. I like his brother's mental state but other then him, every character has no life to me. A lot of nonsense dialogue, so I'm struggling with the show. I figured this was not going to be an established Saul, but as a viewer, I'm seeing a weak willed man. So I'm hoping he grows some balls soon and becomes who we knew he was in Breaking Bad.

Saul is all the character you need. He oozes it. Of course he is going to grow balls, the whole point of the show is watching him grow them and what made him get to that point.

I'm noticing a theme with stuff you don't like, you always say it's too slow. There are some great scenes of just dialogue on Better Call Saul. It's great character building and great story building. Just because there's nobody getting their brains eaten doesn't mean it's slow.

[Merlin1958]

FWIW, "Better call Saul" is great television from the creators of "Breaking Bad". Last episode was awesome!!!

[Still Servant]

I'm not sure if anybody has heard about an app called Viggle, but it's great if you watch a lot of TV.

Basically, when you watch a show you "check in" on the app and earn points. Certain shows are worth more points, but it's usually a point for every minute. If you watch a show live, they sometimes have trivia where you can earn 100 points for each correct answer.

You can then use those points to rent movies and other things. My sister just used her points to rent Birdman. I'm at 13,000 points right now in just over a week. If you like to listen to music, you can earn points for each song. 100 points per song. It's really cool. Check it out.