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What's the best show on television these days?
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Annael
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Jun 11 2015, 1:21am

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What's the best show on television these days? Can't Post

I didn't dare make any suggestions - I'm not up on many of the shows, and it would be too long a list to make a poll. But after reading the argument on Off Topic about Game of Thrones being "the best show on television," it got me wondering. What would you call the best show on TV, right now?

For me it would probably be "Elementary." The show continues to surprise me and keep my interest high after three seasons. Jonny Lee Miller is a superb Holmes and Lucy Liu as Watson makes an excellent foil (very different from the usual Watsons). The gender-bending doesn't stop with Watson; Jamie Moriarity is a woman, and Ms. Hudson the housekeeper is a transgender played by a real transgender actress.

What's your favorite?

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SirDennisC
Half-elven


Jun 11 2015, 1:40am

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Shows I'll watch: Vikings; Dude, You're Screwed; [In reply to] Can't Post

No Reservations (and its iterations); used to like Deadliest Warrior, but it's not on anymore.



Me85
Rivendell

Jun 11 2015, 6:21am

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GoT and Sherlock [In reply to] Can't Post

Game of Thrones and Sherlock are my favorites!
I watch a lot of shows. I also love Outlander, Vikings, Black Sails, Banshee, Suits etc...


BlackFox
Half-elven


Jun 11 2015, 9:49am

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Game of Thrones [In reply to] Can't Post

It was an easy choice for me, as it is the only show I watch -- I suffer from serious commitment phobia when it comes to TV series. Laugh



Brethil
Half-elven


Jun 11 2015, 10:54am

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The Walking Dead. And Adventure Time (for the animation minded) [In reply to] Can't Post

Like BF I cannot commit to many shows, but for me those two really stand out.









SirDennisC
Half-elven


Jun 11 2015, 8:55pm

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Adventure Time is great but [In reply to] Can't Post

They 'jumped the shark' when the dog was able to turn into a wheel by sticking his head in his own backside.



Brethil
Half-elven


Jun 11 2015, 10:45pm

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You just cracked me up, dearest! [In reply to] Can't Post


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They 'jumped the shark' when the dog was able to turn into a wheel by sticking his head in his own backside.


But he DID get it back out again. That's the trick. Laugh









Bracegirdle
Valinor


Jun 12 2015, 12:15am

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Well, “Breaking Bad” is history… :( [In reply to] Can't Post

"Sitting around, smoking marijuana, eating Cheetos and masturbating do not constitute ‘plans.’”
– Walter White ”

I’ll have to check out “Elementary” – love Doyle’s writing.



Elanor of Rohan
Lorien


Jun 12 2015, 4:14pm

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My favourite as well [In reply to] Can't Post

Have you read the books as wel, BlackFox?
I have, all the 3000 pagesCrazyCrazy
but the TV show has gone forward with the storylines.


BlackFox
Half-elven


Jun 12 2015, 8:33pm

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Funny you should ask... [In reply to] Can't Post

I just returned from a little trip to the city, which included, among other things, a visit to the book shop where I finally took the plunge and bought the five-book boxed set. So, no, I haven't, but I'm about to. A bit of light summer reading, you know. Laugh

I've been pondering reading the books ever since I discovered the show back in 2013. For a while I thought I'd wait till the show has ended, but, like you mentioned, now that it has drifted into new, uncharted territory, I decided there's no point in waiting any more. Plus, I really need something to comfort me after Season 5 concludes on Sunday (well, Monday here). Angelic

Did you read them in English or in Italian?



swordwhale
Tol Eressea


Jun 13 2015, 5:23pm

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wellllllllllllllllllllllll [In reply to] Can't Post

My TV provider is a thirty foot antenna....

sometimes I watch stuff on PBS (Nature, Nova, all great)...

also Sherlock turns up there, and I love it.

Have not seen elementary, so really can't comment, though I have a prejudice toward Sherlock, so there.

About the only thing I've been following is Agents of SHIELD because of the connection to the Marvel films. It's gotten very good (and complexicated) in its second season.

A friend is fond of Once Upon a Time.

I can't watch GoT, too violent and dark.

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Elanor of Rohan
Lorien


Jun 14 2015, 10:04pm

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English [In reply to] Can't Post

It is easy reading, actually.
Tomorrow i will watch the season finale: they say it will even more gruesome than usual...
The seven gods help us (it's called mother of mercy)Unsure


BlackFox
Half-elven


Jun 15 2015, 11:25am

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So will I [In reply to] Can't Post

It would have felt odd to go with a translation after watching the show in English for five seasons.



Konrad S
Lorien

Jun 15 2015, 3:18pm

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Okay you guys watch one strange things: [In reply to] Can't Post

"Sitting around, smoking marijuana, eating
Cheetos and masturbating do not constitute ‘plans.’”
–Bracegirdle ”
My comment: Smooking Marijuana? What are you watching on, pepole´s take drugs?


"You just cracked me up, dearest!"
–Brethil ”
My comment: ?


"Game of Thrones"
– Blackfox ”
My comment: .... First i have seen the trailer,....... WHAT DO U WATCH ON, That Freaking Digusting, and Bloody, BUt Disgusting!

"My favourite as well"
– Elanor of Rohan ”
My comment: .... not more game of thrones


"The Walking Dead"
– Brethil ”
My comment: That sounds bloody


"And Adventure Time"
– Brethil ”
comment: Really -.- a stupid dog and a stupid boy.


(This post was edited by Konrad S on Jun 15 2015, 3:21pm)


Otaku-sempai
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Jun 15 2015, 3:26pm

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Strange Things... [In reply to] Can't Post

Well, Konrad, all I can say is that you probably don't want to check out what my wife and & have been watching: Hannibal. featuring the Hannibal Lecter character from the Thomas Harris novels and the films based on them. It's debatable whether it is the best show currently on broadcast television, but it is certainly the most stylish!

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Annael
Immortal


Jun 15 2015, 3:53pm

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well [In reply to] Can't Post


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"Sitting around, smoking marijuana, eating
Cheetos and masturbating do not constitute ‘plans.’”
–Bracegirdle ”
My comment: Smooking Marijuana? What are you watching on, pepole´s take drugs?

Yes, "Breaking Bad" was about a man - Walter White - who makes drugs to sell. He has cancer & wants to provide for his family when he dies, but of course become a drug dealer means he has lost his grip on most of his former values. Not a show for children.



"You just cracked me up, dearest!"
–Brethil ”
My comment: ?

That's an American idiom meaning "you made me laugh."


"Game of Thrones"
– Blackfox ”
My comment: .... First i have seen the trailer,....... WHAT DO U WATCH ON, That Freaking Digusting, and Bloody, BUt Disgusting!

It's on HBO, a "premium" channel you have to pay extra for. And yes, many agree that it's not a pleasant show. Not for children!

"My favourite as well"
– Elanor of Rohan ”
My comment: .... not more game of thrones

As this thread shows, it's a favorite of many. Not mine!


"The Walking Dead"
– Brethil ”
My comment: That sounds bloody

Zombies are very popular here too. Yes, bloody. Also not for children.

"And Adventure Time"
– Brethil ”
comment: Really -.- a stupid dog and a stupid boy.

The one show on this list that someone of your age should like!



What's YOUR favorite show? That was the question. You do know that the rules of this board include not criticizing others' opinions, yes? Okay to disagree but not call names.

I am a dreamer of words, of written words. I think I am reading; a word stops me. I leave the page. The syllables of the words begin to move around … The words take on other meanings as if they had the right to be young.

-- Gaston Bachelard

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(This post was edited by Annael on Jun 15 2015, 3:54pm)


Konrad S
Lorien

Jun 15 2015, 5:24pm

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No sorry [In reply to] Can't Post

That i dont knowed, Sorry guys


(This post was edited by Konrad S on Jun 15 2015, 5:25pm)


Konrad S
Lorien

Jun 15 2015, 5:29pm

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Ummm how do u like copy others text? [In reply to] Can't Post

 


Alassëa Eruvande
Valinor


Jun 15 2015, 6:31pm

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In a show where princesses have bubble gum hair, and teddy bears party in a monster's belly, [In reply to] Can't Post

there is no such thing as jumping the shark. Laugh

The Eruvandes love that show!



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Brethil
Half-elven


Jun 15 2015, 7:19pm

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High Five to the Eruvandes! [In reply to] Can't Post


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In a show where princesses have bubble gum hair, and teddy bears party in a monster's belly, there is no such thing as jumping the shark. Laugh

The Eruvandes love that show!


Yup! And this season is getting pretty awesomely existential, in addition to all that fun. Laugh









Brethil
Half-elven


Jun 15 2015, 7:22pm

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Annael covered everything pretty well, Konrad! [In reply to] Can't Post

But to add, Walking Dead can be bloody but it is about us as people and how the end of life as we know it changes us. NOT for everyone though! I can handle things about survival but not stuff like GoT. Its all what your individual mind can cope with.


And I must say that I simply adore Finn and Jake. I even have Finn's hat. Laugh









sevilodorf
Tol Eressea


Jun 15 2015, 7:48pm

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Shows I follow.....and am very thankful for ONDemand [In reply to] Can't Post

Walking Dead -- really want to know HOW the Alexandria folk have remained so oblivious. And wouldn't the fact that they have lights at night have already drawn the attention of wandering bad guys (not the dead ones... the living ones)

Elementary

Last Ship

Falling Skies (though am glad it's on last season as it jumped the shark a few times already)

Wayward Pines (debating whether to try to find the books or wait for the tenth episode before seeking them out)

Forever -- it got cancelled but had potential....

Helix -- I watch with utter disbelief....

12 Monkeys --- not certain they are maintaining their own "rules" of time travel.

Too much TV

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Donry
Tol Eressea


Jun 15 2015, 8:17pm

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Game of Thrones... [In reply to] Can't Post

Game of Thrones is tops for me currently....followed closely by Vikings

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Konrad S
Lorien

Jun 16 2015, 5:32am

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I really need to read the rules, how do i find them. [In reply to] Can't Post

 


BlackFox
Half-elven


Jun 16 2015, 7:42am

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Here they are [In reply to] Can't Post

http://newboards.theonering.net/...forum.cgi?post=51#51


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