PinkTulip Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 After 6 weeks of being in limbo, we are finally moving into our new house next week and I am excited to get back into a regular exercise routine again. My favorite thing is to watch a good series while on the rowing machine - it makes the time fly by and makes me look forward to exercising. Last year, I watched all the seasons of Downton Abbey and lost about 7 pounds while watching it. What are some other series that you have enjoyed? I love a good British period drama, but also love shows like Parks & Rec, and White Collar. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenNC Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 Dr. Blake Mysteries, Madam Secretary, Leverage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angie in VA Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 (edited) So glad you like the Brits too. The IT Crowd Broadchurch (esp. season 1, but never, ever Gracepoint) Doc Martin Sherlock Jealous of your losing weight while watching Downton Abbey. I'm re-watching on PBS and don't have a rowing machine. Oh, and The Grinder. Can be a bit blue but watching Rob Lowe lampoon Hollywood is priceless. And Fred Savage slays me in this show!!! I had only seen him in The Princess Bride before this show. Edited September 21, 2017 by Angie in VA 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachel Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 Call the Midwife 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eternalsummer Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 Bosch is excellently cast if you like the books Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happypamama Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 I was going to say White Collar! Since you like it, maybe The Blacklist. It's a bit coarser and definitely gorier, and it took me about a season and a half to really get into it, and then I got hooked. I love Call the Midwife too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6packofun Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 I'm hooked on Grantchester right now. Holy moly, if Sidney Chambers is representative of the clergy in the Church of England I'm converting. Seriously, though, I think it's a very good drama with real, fallible, lovable characters, and I love the mysteries, too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catz Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 The Crown. Victoria Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Word Nerd Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 Some that haven't been mentioned: Death in Paradise Father Brown 30 Rock (only until October 1 :() Arrested Development Better Off Ted Schitt's Creek Dreamland W1A Black Books Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 (edited) Watching this thread for ideas. I watch shows on the treadmill, and it keeps me going. I just started Emma on Prime. Only one episode in, so not much to say yet. I loved most of the shows already mentioned. And Outlander - I watched that on the treadmill, too. I also watch cheesy, shoot em up sci fi on the treadmill. Embarrassing, but true. Can I ask what kind of rowing machine you have? I've been eyeing them... Edited September 21, 2017 by Spryte Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Word Nerd Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 The Ramola Garai Emma is definitely the best one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madteaparty Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 What I like and I'm so picky, in order: Call the midwife, Billions, and *whispers softly* Outlander *runs* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechWife Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 Glad to see a list like this going - I need some entertainment in the evenings when DHS isn't traveling. Thanks OP 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 Madam Secretary Anne With an E Glow Grace and Frankie Louie Narcos Kimmy Shmidt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelly in IL Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 Hell on Wheels - personal favorite! Westward expansion of railroad. Incredible actors! Longmire - takes a few to get into but a seriously great series Blacklist - fantastic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duckabell Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 I just started watching Turn and have enjoyed it so far. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PinkTulip Posted September 21, 2017 Author Share Posted September 21, 2017 (edited) Thanks everyone for these great suggestions - I'm excited to get back into a regular exercise routine again and these will really help! Can I ask what kind of rowing machine you have? I've been eyeing them...I have a Concept 2 rowing machine. I saved for nearly 2 years to buy it, and absolutely love it. It's relatively quiet, works arms, legs, and core if you're doing it right, and burns a ton of calories. Edited: typo Edited September 21, 2017 by PinkTulip 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmasc Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 I just started watching Turn and have enjoyed it so far. We watched Turn during its first run and really enjoyed it. It just ended not long ago, and I was a bit bummed. That's when I discovered Downton Abbey and also the beauty of watching shows once they're over...when all episodes are right there waiting and I can watch as many as I can in a week, or day. 😆 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluegoat Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 So, I am on Netflix Canada, but most of these should be on both: I've just finished the two seasons of The Last Kingdom, based on the novels, and really enjoyed it. It took me about two episodes to be sure though. I've also been rewatching Poirot with my kids who haven't seen it before - it's well worth it. Broadchurch House of Cards Trilogy (the British one) Last Tango in Halifax (This was interesting, though by the end I had odd feelings about it. Not bad - it was well done, but I felt that it was a lot darker than I had originally supposed.) Luther (sometimes over the top, but I'd watch Idris Elba wash his socks.) The Bletchley Circle The Bridge Wallander Wentworth (prison drama, sometimes might be intense for some) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie in Ma Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 Burn Notice Leverage Firefly The Office (not sure how long those are) Broadchurch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Florida. Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 Death in Paradise on Netflix. It's a police show but it's fun, not at all dark. One of the actors described it as a cross between Colombo and Scooby-Doo and said the reason people like it is it's a caper and everyone loves a caper. :) Netflix has 5 seasons. As far as I can tell Season 6 is only available for sale on Amazon, not on Prime yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachel Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 This doesn't go along with other shows you mentioned but Madam Secretary is really good as well. This is Us isn't on Netflix but you can find it on Hulu or the NBC app, I really enjoyed it as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 Thanks everyone for these great suggestions - I'm excited to get back into a regular exercise routine again and these will really help! I have a Concept 2 rowing machine. I saved for nearly 2 years to buy it, and absolutely love it. It's relatively quiet, works arms, legs, and core if you're doing it right, and burns a ton of calories. Edited: typo Thank you! If you have tips re: models, etc, I'd love to hear. I love hearing that it's not loud. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelly in IL Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 Ooh! On the downton abbey theme - Paradise. It's fantastic. About the making of a department store in the late 1800's. It's got a great story line. I was hooked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kebo Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 The West Wing (I was just watching it this morning while using my water rower). I put captions on because I miss important details when they talk fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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