General Purpose US TV thread

devilman · **Posted:** Mon Apr 24, 2017 9:05

Hearthly wrote:

Watched the Louis CK special on Netflix last night, thought it was very funny although apparently it's not of his best sets, took a little while to get going and started with what was probably the weakest material of the 75 minutes.

Properly had me LOL-ing by the end though.

I thought it was pretty good too. Better than the Kevin Hart and Amy Schumer ones - I turned both those off after ten minutes.

MrChris · **Joined:** 1st Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 30498

Black Sails season the last is indeed very good. One ep in.

MrChris · **Joined:** 1st Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 30498

Just when I thought Rackham might have stopped being a fucking moron, he out does himself again,

In other news, I properly love Billy.

Dr Zoidberg · **Joined:** 15th Oct, 2010 **Posts:** 5153

Has everyone seen the Brooklyn 99 / Castle episode yet?

LewieP · **Joined:** 29th Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 7600

Yes it was good.

Bamba · **Joined:** 25th Jul, 2010 **Posts:** 11128

Dr Zoidberg wrote:

Has everyone seen the Brooklyn 99 / Castle episode yet?

Wait, what?

Edit: oh, I realise now what you mean.

myp · **Posted:** Thu Apr 27, 2017 12:33

Giphy "crossover episode":
http://media.giphy.com/media/WCJsvXZ20X5lK/giphy-loop.mp4

myp · **Posted:** Thu Apr 27, 2017 12:33

WHAT THE FUCK GIPHY

Bamba · **Joined:** 25th Jul, 2010 **Posts:** 11128

It wasn't a cross-over episode though, it was an "actor plays a character in a TV episode" episode.

Bamba · **Joined:** 25th Jul, 2010 **Posts:** 11128

Giphy "what the fuck giphy":
http://media.giphy.com/media/H6ITnBTtaOBIk/giphy-loop.mp4

Mr Russell · **Joined:** 6th Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 12243

You mean the Serve and protect episode?

We watched it last night.

Mr Russell · **Joined:** 6th Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 12243

And it's because Nathan Fillion plays the same character in everything from Santa Clarita Diet, to Castle to Firefly to Dr Horrible to Brooklyn Nine Nine.

He's great.

Bamba · **Joined:** 25th Jul, 2010 **Posts:** 11128

Mr Russell wrote:

And it's because Nathan Fillion plays the same character in everything from Santa Clarita Diet, to Castle to Firefly to Dr Horrible to Brooklyn Nine Nine.

He's great.

Also: current season of Modern Family where he's very funny. The only thing I can think of him in where he didn't just play Nathan Fillion was Buffy, which was the first thing I saw him in. Even in that version of Much Ado About Nothing he still somehow played Nathan Fillion.

myp · **Posted:** Thu Apr 27, 2017 13:43

I was trying to get a gif of Mr Peanut Butter but it failed miserably.

Zardoz · **Posted:** Thu Apr 27, 2017 15:01

Title.

Grim... · **Posted:** Thu Apr 27, 2017 15:15

Lonewolves wrote:

I was trying to get a gif of Mr Peanut Butter but it failed miserably.

Who's that, dog?

myp · **Posted:** Thu Apr 27, 2017 16:03

Grim... wrote:

Lonewolves wrote:

I was trying to get a gif of Mr Peanut Butter but it failed miserably.

Who's that, dog?

Is this a rubbish attempt at updog

GazChap · **Posted:** Thu Apr 27, 2017 16:20

Lonewolves wrote:

I was trying to get a gif of Mr Peanut Butter but it failed miserably.

Do you mean Sergeant Peanut Butter?

Giphy "sergeant peanut butter":
http://media2.giphy.com/media/6hIFSzHM6ulgs/giphy-loop.mp4

myp · **Posted:** Thu Apr 27, 2017 16:21

Grim... · **Posted:** Thu Apr 27, 2017 20:45

Lonewolves wrote:

Grim... wrote:

Lonewolves wrote:

I was trying to get a gif of Mr Peanut Butter but it failed miserably.

Who's that, dog?

Is this a rubbish attempt at updog

Um... No..?

Satsuma · **Joined:** 20th Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 14358

Brooklyn Nine Nine was good. Nathan Fillion was the least memorable part of it though, mainly cause I couldn't remember if the Hollywood exec was Cage or Fish from Ally McBeal...

But the best bit was Boyle & Holt enunciating. That was bloody hilarious.

Boyle is such a good character as this snivelling Jake kiss ass but they took the sparkle off him a bit when they tried to broaden his character by adding traits such as his obsession with weird foods and the whole Nicolarggggge rubbish.

myp · **Posted:** Thu Apr 27, 2017 22:38

Grim... wrote:

Lonewolves wrote:

Grim... wrote:

Lonewolves wrote:

I was trying to get a gif of Mr Peanut Butter but it failed miserably.

Who's that, dog?

Is this a rubbish attempt at updog

Um... No..?

He's a character from Bojack Horseman whose catchphrase is "what is this, a crossover episode?" What with Bojack and him both being sitcom stars.

Grim... · **Posted:** Fri Apr 28, 2017 0:31

Grim... · **Posted:** Fri Apr 28, 2017 0:31

The best kind of joke there, ladies and gents.

LewieP · **Joined:** 29th Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 7600

Boyle's obsession with weird foods was literally one of the main traits he displayed in the very first episode.

MaliA · **Posted:** Mon May 01, 2017 8:56

Zardoz wrote:

Ooh Sneaky Pete is out on Netflix. I enjoyed the pilot episode, hope this is decent.

I really enjoyed the whole series. Well worth a watch.

LewieP · **Joined:** 29th Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 7600

American Gods episode one is incredible.

Dr Zoidberg · **Joined:** 15th Oct, 2010 **Posts:** 5153

To the downloadatron

Bamba · **Joined:** 25th Jul, 2010 **Posts:** 11128

LewieP wrote:

American Gods episode one is incredible.

Fuck sake! Could people just stop making TV shows I'm interested in without fucking them up?

myp · **Posted:** Mon May 01, 2017 16:26

I avoided Fargo the TV series for ages because I love the film so much and thought it was going to be a crappy remake, but I was an idiot because it's brilliant. Each season is set in a different time period but linked to the movie and each other. If you like the film then I recommend it highly!

zaphod79 · **Joined:** 16th Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 14489

LewieP wrote:

American Gods episode one is incredible.

Dr Zoidberg wrote:

To the downloadatron

Its on Amazon video so if you have prime you can watch it on there

LewieP · **Joined:** 29th Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 7600

Neil Gaiman has said that he wants Bryan Fuller to do a Sandman TV show.

MrChris · **Joined:** 1st Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 30498

I'm clearly broken - I gave up on American Gods after about 20 minutes.

markg · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 16559

I really liked it but I've read the book and so I've got no idea what I would have made of it all otherwise. There's inevitably a lot missing and it seems to move along at breakneck speed.

Dr Zoidberg · **Joined:** 15th Oct, 2010 **Posts:** 5153

I have no idea what's going on. Definitely one for the fans rather than new viewers.

Zardoz · **Posted:** Tue May 02, 2017 11:22

Lonewolves wrote:

I avoided Fargo the TV series for ages because I love the film so much and thought it was going to be a crappy remake, but I was an idiot because it's brilliant. Each season is set in a different time period but linked to the movie and each other. If you like the film then I recommend it highly!

Well DUH.

Glad you decided to give it a whirl.

MrChris · **Joined:** 1st Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 30498

Dr Zoidberg wrote:

I have no idea what's going on. Definitely one for the fans rather than new viewers.

I dunno, I loved the book but this has left me cold.

LewieP · **Joined:** 29th Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 7600

I have not read the book but loved the TV show.

Zardoz · **Posted:** Tue May 02, 2017 12:37

I haven't read the book or watched the TV show.

markg · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 16559

Ah right, so what do you think then?

Satsuma · **Joined:** 20th Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 14358

I don't know nothing about it, I've never heard of it or the books. Is it some superhero bollocks again?

markg · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 16559

Nah, it's none of that old shite.

RuySan · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 3542

Never read American Gods because the premise sounded so stupid, but when it comes to TV Shows, my standards are lower, and i guess i'm falling to the hype, so i'm going to watch it tonight.

The third season of Fargo is keeping the high quality we're used to. McGregor is great on it, and the guy who plays is lawyer is going to be the Ed Harris of his generation (best supporting actor around). Too bad I don't even know his name even though he's everywhere. The actress who plays Nora Durst on the Leftovers is also on it, and she's fantastic as always.

Silicon Valley is still the funniest show on TV.

The Leftovers is even better/weirder than on season 2.

Better Call Saul - I love the Jimmy/Kim story line, but i'm not really into the Mike plot with the drug gangs. It's getting a bit boring actually.

Zardoz · **Posted:** Tue May 02, 2017 14:23

How can you not like Mike?

Zardoz · **Posted:** Tue May 02, 2017 14:31

markg wrote:

Ah right, so what do you think then?

I think I should ask if I should read the book first.

MrChris · **Joined:** 1st Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 30498

Zardoz wrote:

markg wrote:

Ah right, so what do you think then?

I think I should ask if I should read the book first.

I would read the book and then not bother with the TV series.

Zardoz · **Posted:** Tue May 02, 2017 14:45

Does the book have pictures?

RuySan · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 3542

Zardoz wrote:

How can you not like Mike?

I like Mike. I wish i can look as badass as him when i'll get to his age.

It's just there's not much overlapping between his and Saul's storyline right now. It seems like i'm watching two different shows.

Zardoz · **Posted:** Tue May 02, 2017 16:08

Value for money!

myp · **Posted:** Tue May 02, 2017 16:33

It's early in the season at the moment - they'll come together.

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