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What's on the TV lately?
Jun. 12th, 2014 11:06 amI don't watch a whole lot of television, really, but now and then I'll hear some buzz about a show, or something will come along that is of particular interest to me, and I'll get hooked for a while. That's basically what happened with Breaking Bad--as the series was reaching its end the buzz was amplified and people whose taste I respect were talking it up, so I thought I'd see what it was all about. Got hooked fast and made it through the whole series within a few weeks. Damn good stuff.
My current addictions: Fargo and House of Cards.
I've briefly mentioned Fargo before, but it's just gotten better from there. There was a scene in the 7th episode that I thought was just amazingly well-done, such a different and astonishing take on the event being portrayed. In episode 8 the creators made a sudden left-turn which was a fascinating choice, and then this week's 9th episode was pretty impressive too, and really sets up next week's season finale. I can't wait, though I'll be a bit sad to see this season come to an end. Apparently a second (and possibly third) season is in the works, but the idea is that each season will be a different story and different cast, and this season will be difficult to match, let alone top.
House of Cards I'd also heard good things about, and I've loved Kevin Spacey from his Usual Suspects and Se7en days, so I figured I'd give it a shot too. I'm a couple episodes into the 2nd season, and have been very impressed with it. It's so tightly scripted, awesome performances, and a few twists that really caught me off-guard. It depresses me a bit to think that this could really be how things work in DC, of course, but as a show it's just top-notch stuff.
I think once Fargo ends and I catch up on HoC, I'll have to give True Detective a try, that one seems good too. And of course I'm looking forward to the return of Doctor Who this summer, to see how Capaldi does as Twelve.
I don't think I mentioned Mob City, did I? That was Frank Darabont's series about Bugsy Siegel and organized crime in LA in the 1940s and 50s, which was also a very well-done show, though pretty short, only 6 episodes. I was interested because it's Darabont (The Shawshank Redemption remaining my all-time favorite film), but also because the lady in charge of wardrobe bought one of Heather's vintage-inspired kids' dresses for potential use in the series. Alas, the dress did not make an appearance, though I think I know who would have been wearing it. Still, kinda neat that there was at least that potential connection!
Any other shows I should check out? I don't get a whole lot of tv time, so I kinda lean towards shows that have an end in sight, but also preferably things that are already well into their run so I can download a bunch and catch up as time permits. :)
My current addictions: Fargo and House of Cards.
I've briefly mentioned Fargo before, but it's just gotten better from there. There was a scene in the 7th episode that I thought was just amazingly well-done, such a different and astonishing take on the event being portrayed. In episode 8 the creators made a sudden left-turn which was a fascinating choice, and then this week's 9th episode was pretty impressive too, and really sets up next week's season finale. I can't wait, though I'll be a bit sad to see this season come to an end. Apparently a second (and possibly third) season is in the works, but the idea is that each season will be a different story and different cast, and this season will be difficult to match, let alone top.
House of Cards I'd also heard good things about, and I've loved Kevin Spacey from his Usual Suspects and Se7en days, so I figured I'd give it a shot too. I'm a couple episodes into the 2nd season, and have been very impressed with it. It's so tightly scripted, awesome performances, and a few twists that really caught me off-guard. It depresses me a bit to think that this could really be how things work in DC, of course, but as a show it's just top-notch stuff.
I think once Fargo ends and I catch up on HoC, I'll have to give True Detective a try, that one seems good too. And of course I'm looking forward to the return of Doctor Who this summer, to see how Capaldi does as Twelve.
I don't think I mentioned Mob City, did I? That was Frank Darabont's series about Bugsy Siegel and organized crime in LA in the 1940s and 50s, which was also a very well-done show, though pretty short, only 6 episodes. I was interested because it's Darabont (The Shawshank Redemption remaining my all-time favorite film), but also because the lady in charge of wardrobe bought one of Heather's vintage-inspired kids' dresses for potential use in the series. Alas, the dress did not make an appearance, though I think I know who would have been wearing it. Still, kinda neat that there was at least that potential connection!
Any other shows I should check out? I don't get a whole lot of tv time, so I kinda lean towards shows that have an end in sight, but also preferably things that are already well into their run so I can download a bunch and catch up as time permits. :)
