What's your favourite tv series and why?

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   Fresh Ploonposted 11 years ago

   Just a fun post for everyone. I'd like to know your favourite tv series and why, that's all
   I'm personally torn between The Walking Dead and Prison Break, although I think PB takes the spot but only just.
   
   Would love to know everyone elses opinion!

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      Kathryn Stratfordposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      I just realized I haven't watched a tv series in quite a while. But when I did, I was hooked on "Lost". It was a show full of surprises, mystery, an intriguing plot, and an attractive cast! The setting was pretty, too (an island).

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         Fresh Ploonposted 11 years agoin reply to this

         AHh, you need to find something to watch and get hooked, it's awesome! I'm hooked on breaking bad and walking dead at the moment. I started to watch Lost but couldn't get into it for some reason so I might give it another go.

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            Kathryn Stratfordposted 11 years agoin reply to this

            There are some shows that are pretty cool, and yet I still don't always get into them, so I can understand why you couldn't get into "Lost".
            My cousin is into at least one of the two shows you mentioned.

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   wrenfrost56posted 11 years ago

   I've recently started watching Nashville, My mad fat diary and Utopia all highly addictive and great viewing.
   I used to enjoy Lost too, I didn't get to see it after it went to Sky though, so I have absolutely no idea what happened.

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      Kathryn Stratfordposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Wow, I would hate to not know what happened in "Lost". I missed seasons of it on tv, but ended up buying the entire series. A touch expensive, but I like it!

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         wrenfrost56posted 11 years agoin reply to this

         Don't tell me what happens because I might just have to buy the entire series too.

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   hrymelposted 11 years ago

   My husband and I watch Warehouse 13, White Collar, and Eureka.

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      Kathryn Stratfordposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      I used to watch Eureka! I watched about 1/2 of the first season. I am terrible about keeping up with shows.

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         hrymelposted 11 years agoin reply to this

         Netflix is my lifesaver when it comes to following a series.  I normally wait until a series in complete and then watch it all either on Netflix or online.

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            Kathryn Stratfordposted 11 years agoin reply to this

            Awesome idea! I forgot about Netflix. There are some shows that play on certain online sites for free, and in times past I have watched that way. But once I get really behind, it's nice to ave a DVD to watch.

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   LagunaAlkalineposted 11 years ago

   My favorite is Doctor Who.  It has the right amount of scary, adventure, romance, and comedy.  It the absolute perfect show in my eyes.

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   Fresh Ploonposted 11 years ago

   I tend to wait for tv shows to come out then catch them all up on either Lovefilm or Netflix. And if they're not on there then I'll just buy them
   
   Has anyone seen Heroes? What do you think of it?

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   healthyfitnessposted 11 years ago

   Right now its Spartacus! Im a huge ancient history nut and this show is just so awesome.
   Game of Thrones, The Walking Dead are my next two.

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      Kathryn Stratfordposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      If I had that channel, I would be watching that show, too. I love ancient history, and movies like that are usually great!

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         Fresh Ploonposted 11 years agoin reply to this

         Ah, I watched the first 2 seasons of Spartacus and found it very good. I'm also very much into ancient history such as the romans and the spartans. I've not seen Game of Thrones yet but that looks awesome too!

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   Zelkiiroposted 11 years ago

   In terms of anime, Slayers NEXT.
   In terms of serialized Western TV shows, Daria.
   In terms of general TV programming, The Naked Archaeologist.

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      Fresh Ploonposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      The Naked Archaeologist - i've not heard of this show, sounds interesting though, besides the obvious, what's it about?

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         Zelkiiroposted 11 years agoin reply to this

         It follows Simcha Jacobovici as he bops around the Holy Land looking for archaeological evidence of Biblical stories, clues as to who ancient peoples were, and insights into how people lived in those days.
         
         http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Naked_Archaeologist

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            Fresh Ploonposted 11 years agoin reply to this

            Looks pretty cool. Is it more like a documentary or is it a fictional drama tv show sort of thing?

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               Zelkiiroposted 11 years agoin reply to this

               It's a bunch of half-hour documentaries with a comedic tone. He uses footage from old movies or humorous illustrations to make the points presented easier to visualize, and perhaps just to make it more entertaining, too.

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   Sherry Hewinsposted 11 years ago

   I just love "Justified." It's on FX. I also can't wait for Game of Thrones on HBO, it comes back March 31st.

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   Thief12posted 11 years ago

   Easily The Shield, probably followed by The Wire. But The Shield was just something else. It really got me going. Great performances for great characters, lots of layers to each character, such dark tones, very raw approach. Loved it.
   
   As for The Wire, it has such a broad scope, such great ambition. It's something that I can always relate to anything that's happening in society.

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    Rafiniposted 11 years ago

    well, the OP didn't specify new or old, so I'm going to have to go with old.  (I don't really watch TV anymore, nothing of interest to watch) and I can't choose just one!
    
    In no particular order:
    
    M*A*S*H
    Northern Exposure
    Picket Fences
    ER
    The Waltons
    The Partridge Family (okay, okay, sheesh!!  I'll admit I only watched to see David Cassidy!  ...and to listen to the music  )
    21 Jump Street
    Smallville
    7th Heaven
    Party of Five
    The Twilight Zone (original)
    
    
    One thing all of these shows have in common (except the Partridge Family) is a level of philosophy inherent to the plot.  All of these shows dug deep into the questions and meanings of life without being preachy.

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