Barry Goldwater Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 We completed: Firefly Serenity The 4400 LOST (up to current season) we love "Fringe" waiting for next season on Netflix The Office 30 Rock Buffy the Vampire Slayer through Season 4 And Loved Them All...so that's our profile... Any suggestions for next? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikeBookBread Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 The newish Dr. Who!!! I just discovered on Netflix streaming -- I'm officially addicted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 We loved the BBC Robin Hood series! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Country Mouse Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 Parks and Rec Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 Doctor Who!!!!!! and Torchwood... but don't be turned off by the fact that season 1 is very uneven... in fact, I often tell people to start with season 2. And if you're already watching 30 Rock and The Office, you should definitely do Parks and Recreation. I think I liked it better than The Office this past season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan in SC Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 Angel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie in AZ Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 Angel Yes, this is a good one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pooh bear Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 The Adventures of Merlin Dr. Who Red Dwarf - If you like odd British comedies Robin Hood MI5 - The British title is Spooks Doc. Martin - British comedy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LauraGB Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 Depending on the entire audience, I suggest 24. It's best watched without commercials and back to back, anyway (and apparently as many as is humanly possible to get away with in one sitting). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimber Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 although I wish it were a little more PG. Now I'm watching Farscape. It's not as good as Firefly, because the writing isn't as good; however, it's good enough, if you watch the first show and skip the next 6 or so, then start watching it again. The writing takes a huge jump in the quality of the storyline. The first show sets it all up. The next 5 or 6 shows, at least of the few I watched, are all about the cast of prisoners getting to know each other and setting their boundaries and rules.. After that, the writers get really creative in the plots and story lines and the show really takes off. I'm really enjoying it. But when comparing it to Firefly, it's just missing a little something extra. I also enjoyed the two Stargate shows streaming on netflix. Stargate, the Ark of Truth and Stargate Continuum. I think I got that right. Goodluck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 Flash Forward was good...even though it is now canceled. :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimber Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 (edited) Another good series is Dead Zone based on the Stephen King book. I never read the book, but I caught the series on some old reruns years ago. Stephen King is normally a little too spooky for me. But the TV series is based on the idea that a man has a near death experience and comes back after being in a coma for years. Then he wakes up to find that anytime he touches anything, he can see in the past and the present associated with the object. He helps solve crimes and is trying to halt the end of the world. But of course, no one believes him. Edited June 29, 2010 by Kimber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 We found that Friday Night Lights was a surprise hit here. I am not a football fan but like the strong characters and true to life story lines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Peregrine Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 We found that Friday Night Lights was a surprise hit here. I am not a football fan but like the strong characters and true to life story lines. :iagree: Same here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisB Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 (edited) BSG - Battlestar Galactica - trust me on this. The new series that started in 2003. I generally dislike sci-fi, but I loved BSG. Edited June 29, 2010 by ChrisB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngieW in Texas Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 Eureka Stargate SG-1 Stargate Atlantis (not as good as the original) Sanctuary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in Neverland Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 This year we watched all 8 seasons of 24. We loved it! We also watched all 9 seasons of Smallville. We did one season of prison Break which was so-so. Now we are working on Psych which we LOVE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Food4Thought Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 Red Dwarf - If you like odd British comedies :iagree:Red Dwarf is hilarious and bizarre - definitely a good one if you "get" that kind of humor. Heroes - at least seasons 1 & 2. It gets a little bizarre but season 1 was incredible! And... very very dark (serial killer) humor, and only for adults, but my DH and I really enjoyed Dexter. Fantastic writing, good characters. That 70s Show Freaks and Geeks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmilyK Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 I second Battlestar Galactica and Friday Night Lights. The first season of both shows are just amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiobrain Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 BSG - Battlestar Galactica - trust me on this. The new series that started in 2003. I generally dislike sci-fi, but I loved BSG. :iagree:This series was AMAZING. I am still sad that it is over, and am considering starting it again. My understanding is that it was done by the dudes who did LOST, but they had a concrete idea of where they were going with the whole thing. It was just great. I think it is great even if you don't like sci-fi... but you do, so you will love it. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanceXToo Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 Six Feet Under, or Prison Break! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 Community...so funny and fresh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disney Dreaming Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 24(loved the earlier seasons) The Mentalist NCIS NCIS:LA(my favorite) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Goldwater Posted June 29, 2010 Author Share Posted June 29, 2010 OP here. Thanks for the excellent start. Let me refine my "search criteria" This list is only for DW and me, no kids allowed. This is our nightly date ritual. We're in our early 40's. And we loved the memory lane '70s thread. We did watch entire new Battlestar Gallactica series, one disc after another...WOW...Should have been on my original list. I found 24 to be too intense for me...I found it troubling. Is PRISON BREAK similar? When we had broadcast TV we used to love X-Files and CSI, but CSI got a bit gory for me in later seasons. I admit I have a very narrow bandwidth on violence tolerance, but to try to explain, if it is "cartoonish" death, I'm not bothered. Mild goriness/ickiness, especially if caused by 'rogue virus' or alien infection, I'm okay. But too-realistic agonizing stuff troubles me. Fringe & Buffy ok, 24 1st season (especially the season ender) made me almost cry, and not in a good way... More please! I'm going back to research the other suggestions! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlebug42 Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 I love Bones Occasionally, though the situations where they find bodies are on the disgusting side but it is over fast and there is more humor than violence in the rest. Also, as others mentioned Angel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Food4Thought Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 When we had broadcast TV we used to love X-Files and CSI, but CSI got a bit gory for me in later seasons. I admit I have a very narrow bandwidth on violence tolerance, but to try to explain, if it is "cartoonish" death, I'm not bothered. Mild goriness/ickiness, especially if caused by 'rogue virus' or alien infection, I'm okay. But too-realistic agonizing stuff troubles me. Fringe & Buffy ok, 24 1st season (especially the season ender) made me almost cry, and not in a good way... More please! I'm going back to research the other suggestions! In that case, you would *not* like Dexter. So scratch that recommendation off my list. :) If you like the some of the series put out by BBC, you might like Monarch of the Glen. Scottish generational humor, very likeable characters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmilyK Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 If you like Monarch of the Glen you'd like the first couple of seasons of Ballykissangel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garga Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 Freaks and Geeks tv show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margaret in GA Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 I am going to recommend my favorite show, but I do so with great reservation. Because it's ... Um... Very adult---it's HBO's True Blood. And if you are into Buffy, this is a natural progression. Also, HBO's Rome. Also very adult, but dh and I both enjoyed it. *** And just for the record I would prefer if both these shows toned it down a bit, but they like the shock value I guess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Rat Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 Supernatural! You'll love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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