Good Tv-Series?

**Dinand** · 12-20-2011, 10:53 PM

lately I saw the quality of tv-programs drop to an all time low, especially in the sci-fi genre.
My question is if there are tv-series that you think are good currently or in the past.

Please mention the name and what the general idea/plot is.

**Disillusioned** · 12-20-2011, 11:43 PM

I have a hard time finding good tv series too. In the past I enjoyed HBO's Rome and Starz Spartacus. I got over Lost by like 5th season and got a few seasons into 24 before it lost my interest.

As far as current series

The Walking Dead on AMC is awesome

Dexter is one of my favorite series of all-time

Terra Nova is entertaining

Spartacus is supposed to be getting another season starting in 2012

I never really got into House or Scrubs but I enjoy It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia. I think that's one of the funniest shows.

I also liked Archer on FX but the second season wasn't half as good as the first.

**Dinand** · 12-21-2011, 12:00 AM

Originally Posted by Disillusioned
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I have a hard time finding good tv series too. In the past I enjoyed HBO's Rome and Starz Spartacus. I got over Lost by like 5th season and got a few seasons into 24 before it lost my interest.

As far as current series

The Walking Dead on AMC is awesome

Dexter is one of my favorite series of all-time

Terra Nova is entertaining

Spartacus is supposed to be getting another season starting in 2012

I never really got into House or Scrubs but I enjoy It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia. I think that's one of the funniest shows.

I also liked Archer on FX but the second season wasn't half as good as the first.

dexter looks quiet promising, thx.

**Zodd** · 12-21-2011, 06:17 AM

twin peaks.
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the wire.
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kung fu.
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**theiceman** · 12-21-2011, 07:47 AM

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	dexter looks quiet promising, thx.

That's a good show for many reasons but I'm not going to say why because that will spoil it completely for it.

The problem that I have with the 'fictional' shows on TV today are that they just don't carry a level of realism that transcends over to real life. I know that I am watching something that is purely fictional (or based on a non-fictional event) but it just lacks the realism that I like for a show to have so that I can make associations to real life events. I'm suffering from the same problem as the OP but it's in a different way. A person might say to watch a documentary or those shows where they profile real life people but I know that the producers fabricate those shows to appeal more to our stereotypes. There just is a lack of realism that I'm getting from these TV shows today. It might have always been that way for some people but I'm really just starting to be able to identify it over the past year.

**ModernLit** · 12-21-2011, 07:48 AM

MAN MEN! very much into it right now.
6 feet under. watched it all the way through at least twice... maybe 3 times.

**Dinand** · 12-22-2011, 12:07 AM

Originally Posted by theiceman
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That's a good show for many reasons but I'm not going to say why because that will spoil it completely for it.

The problem that I have with the 'fictional' shows on TV today are that they just don't carry a level of realism that transcends over to real life. I know that I am watching something that is purely fictional (or based on a non-fictional event) but it just lacks the realism that I like for a show to have so that I can make associations to real life events. I'm suffering from the same problem as the OP but it's in a different way. A person might say to watch a documentary or those shows where they profile real life people but I know that the producers fabricate those shows to appeal more to our stereotypes. There just is a lack of realism that I'm getting from these TV shows today. It might have always been that way for some people but I'm really just starting to be able to identify it over the past year.

If you want a fiction show with some "realism" in it you should check out the Stargate series, at least they look a little after science in their series. Unfortunately I saw them twice already.

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	MAN MEN! very much into it right now. 6 feet under. watched it all the way through at least twice... maybe 3 times.

6 feet under seems quite good because of the weird humor, I'll probably watch it.

**Zombicide** · 12-22-2011, 12:39 AM

Terra Nova, Dexter, Thundercats (modern), House, and probably X-Men (anime), though I haven't been following the latter.

Old shows that are good include e.g. The Outer Limits (In colour) and The Shield.

**ModernLit** · 12-22-2011, 02:14 AM

tell me how you like 6 feet under. it is amazing and addictive, and some of the best TV i have ever watched. each episode is like a little movie. the shots were interesting, and the characters as well, as they evolve. the acting superb. the creator worked on "american beauty" and he does see both darkness and comedy in life all around him. i learned a lot about undertakers from this show.

**Dinand** · 12-22-2011, 03:01 AM

	Originally Posted by ModernLit To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 2 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.
	tell me how you like 6 feet under. it is amazing and addictive, and some of the best TV i have ever watched. each episode is like a little movie. the shots were interesting, and the characters as well, as they evolve. the acting superb. the creator worked on "american beauty" and he does see both darkness and comedy in life all around him. i learned a lot about undertakers from this show.

I haven't watch't it yet but out of the trailer I could make out some 'dark humor' which I like, the characters also seem to be filled with humor and darkness at the same time, can't really describe it.

**ModernLit** · 12-22-2011, 04:22 AM

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	I haven't watch't it yet but out of the trailer I could make out some 'dark humor' which I like, the characters also seem to be filled with humor and darkness at the same time, can't really describe it.

yup, keep watching! :D

**Kurtz** · 12-22-2011, 10:20 AM

QI. It's a UK quiz show about interesting things and commonly held misconceptions.
It's funny and there's always something that is quite interesting in every episode.

Dancingqueen · 12-22-2011, 10:27 AM

Northern Exposure

ManWithNoName · 12-22-2011, 10:38 AM

Deadwood.

It's a very realistic western (almost more of a historical drama than a western) that revolves around the South Dakota mining camp of deadwood and it's lawless ways and the people who hold power in the town. It's the most profound and best show I have ever seen. It has a looooot of swearing though but with the old-timey way the characters speaks it almost comes off Shakespearean.

Also
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**intjistp** · 12-22-2011, 10:42 AM

Stargate Atlantis and Stargate Universe. They just keep dropping quality series and I hate that.

**plotthickens** · 12-22-2011, 10:47 AM

Dude, has NOBODY mentioned Firefly yet? I'm disappointed. *le sigh*

**LadySpock** · 12-22-2011, 10:59 AM

Terra Nova
Earth is overpopulated & almost drained of resources. Gateway to the past is built. People are selected to go. They go & try to establish a new civilization. Threats from the future may be coming.

Dexter
Serial killer working for the police dept.

The Walking Dead
Zombie apocalypse. Based on a very popular graphic novel.

Hell on Wheels
A realistic westerm which is a heck of a lot more than anyone would expect in that genre.

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Deadwood
An excellent Western. A must see!

**Huruma** · 12-22-2011, 11:11 AM

Originally Posted by LadySpock
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Terra Nova
Earth is overpopulated & almost drained of resources. Gateway to the past is built. People are selected to go. They go & try to establish a new civilization. Threats from the future may be coming.

Dexter
Serial killer working for the police dept.

The Walking Dead
Zombie apocalypse. Based on a very popular graphic novel.

Hell on Wheels
A realistic westerm which is a heck of a lot more than anyone would expect in that genre.

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Deadwood
An excellent Western. A must see!

I love The Walking Dead, the comic book and the tv series. Terra Nova sounds interesting.

**Nostalgia** · 12-22-2011, 04:35 PM

Twin Peaks (it is not for everyone, but Agent Dale Cooper is my personal hero, He is my most admired fictional character in any context)

Dexter

Futurama (The original Four and half seasons)

Anything that is shown on HBO and Showtime would be a good bet.

**Dinand** · 12-23-2011, 12:40 AM

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	Stargate Atlantis and Stargate Universe. They just keep dropping quality series and I hate that.

yes, with Universe they just stopped in the middle of the story. It was just getting interesting and then they drop the series, fantastic timing :D

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	Dude, has NOBODY mentioned Firefly yet? I'm disappointed. le sigh

good series, too bad they dropped it.

**cscboulder11** · 12-23-2011, 01:21 AM

Criminal Minds (CBS, A&E, ion+) - Follows a team of FBI profilers who catch serial killers
House (Fox) - Medical "drama"

**s4nder** · 12-23-2011, 02:18 AM

Breaking Bad, Justified, An Idiot Abroad, Sherlock, Spartacus.

**Peaceman** · 12-23-2011, 06:16 PM

I like:
Misfits (uk) this is a awesome show just finished up the third season. I liked it from the first ten minutes. Misfits is a British science fiction comedy-drama television series about a group of young offenders forced to work in a community service programme, where they obtain supernatural powers after a strange electrical storm.
Love dexter and hell on wheels as well

**Zsych** · 12-23-2011, 06:19 PM

Journeyman
Being Erica - although the main character is very non-NT. Good show about self-growth.

**Firebrand** · 12-23-2011, 06:57 PM

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I linked them. You can do your own research. The last one I linked to hulu where you can watch the show.

I unrecommend "The Walking Dead". The main character is a pansy and they spend the better part of the show futzing around with their feelings. I'm not so desperate for zombies that I have to watch some emo-apocalypse show. I'll just go to the mall if I want to see brainless automatons and people run on emotions.

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	Terra Nova Earth is overpopulated & almost drained of resources. Gateway to the past is built. People are selected to go. They go & try to establish a new civilization. Threats from the future may be coming.

South Park pretty much summarized this show correctly by calling it Lost with Dinosaurs.

12-20-2011, 10:53 PM	#1
Dinand New Member [01%] MBTI: INTJ Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 38	lately I saw the quality of tv-programs drop to an all time low, especially in the sci-fi genre. My question is if there are tv-series that you think are good currently or in the past. Please mention the name and what the general idea/plot is.
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12-20-2011, 11:43 PM	#2
Disillusioned Member [27%] MBTI: INTJ Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 1,102	I have a hard time finding good tv series too. In the past I enjoyed HBO's Rome and Starz Spartacus. I got over Lost by like 5th season and got a few seasons into 24 before it lost my interest. As far as current series The Walking Dead on AMC is awesome Dexter is one of my favorite series of all-time Terra Nova is entertaining Spartacus is supposed to be getting another season starting in 2012 I never really got into House or Scrubs but I enjoy It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia. I think that's one of the funniest shows. I also liked Archer on FX but the second season wasn't half as good as the first. Last edited by Disillusioned; 12-20-2011 at 11:59 PM.
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12-21-2011, 06:17 AM	#4
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12-21-2011, 07:48 AM	#6
ModernLit Core Member [181%] MBTI: INTJ Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 7,278	MAN MEN! very much into it right now. 6 feet under. watched it all the way through at least twice... maybe 3 times.
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Zombicide Core Member [105%] MBTI: INTj Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 4,213	Terra Nova, Dexter, Thundercats (modern), House, and probably X-Men (anime), though I haven't been following the latter. Old shows that are good include e.g. The Outer Limits (In colour) and The Shield.
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ModernLit Core Member [181%] MBTI: INTJ Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 7,278	tell me how you like 6 feet under. it is amazing and addictive, and some of the best TV i have ever watched. each episode is like a little movie. the shots were interesting, and the characters as well, as they evolve. the acting superb. the creator worked on "american beauty" and he does see both darkness and comedy in life all around him. i learned a lot about undertakers from this show.
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Dancingqueen Core Member [126%] MBTI: iNTJ Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 5,061	Northern Exposure
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ManWithNoName Core Member [202%] MBTI: INTJ Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 8,099	Deadwood. It's a very realistic western (almost more of a historical drama than a western) that revolves around the South Dakota mining camp of deadwood and it's lawless ways and the people who hold power in the town. It's the most profound and best show I have ever seen. It has a looooot of swearing though but with the old-timey way the characters speaks it almost comes off Shakespearean. Also To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 2 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. is the best and most sarcastic INTJ character ever.
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12-22-2011, 10:42 AM	#15
intjistp Member [24%] MBTI: xxxx Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 993	Stargate Atlantis and Stargate Universe. They just keep dropping quality series and I hate that.
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LadySpock Veteran Member [56%] MBTI: INTJ Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 2,277	Terra Nova Earth is overpopulated & almost drained of resources. Gateway to the past is built. People are selected to go. They go & try to establish a new civilization. Threats from the future may be coming. Dexter Serial killer working for the police dept. The Walking Dead Zombie apocalypse. Based on a very popular graphic novel. Hell on Wheels A realistic westerm which is a heck of a lot more than anyone would expect in that genre. ---------- Post added 12-22-2011 at 10:59 AM ---------- Deadwood An excellent Western. A must see!
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Nostalgia Veteran Member [77%] MBTI: INTJ Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 3,116	Twin Peaks (it is not for everyone, but Agent Dale Cooper is my personal hero, He is my most admired fictional character in any context) Dexter Futurama (The original Four and half seasons) Anything that is shown on HBO and Showtime would be a good bet.
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Peaceman New Member [01%] MBTI: INTJ Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 18	I like: Misfits (uk) this is a awesome show just finished up the third season. I liked it from the first ten minutes. Misfits is a British science fiction comedy-drama television series about a group of young offenders forced to work in a community service programme, where they obtain supernatural powers after a strange electrical storm. Love dexter and hell on wheels as well
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Zsych Core Member [309%] MBTI: XNTX Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 12,366	Journeyman Being Erica - although the main character is very non-NT. Good show about self-growth.
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