Very OT- Looking for a TV series to start watching, need some "mgoadvice"

Submitted by trueblue262 on

I think it's safe to say we all share a love for Michigan Football, and Michigan in general around here. But I noticed a lot of "TV talk" as well. With Game Of Thrones ending for a while now, just thought I'd ask the board for some help finding a new show to watch to hold me over for the next couple months while we wait for football season to kick in.

Maybe a Top 3 from everybody? 

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ijohnb

July 8th, 2016 at 10:28 AM ^

from the ones most people have seen, i.e. Breaking Bad, GOT, Walking Dead, etc., watch:

1. The Leftovers (HBO)

2.  Rectify (Sundance/all episodes on Netflix)

3.  Bloodline (Netflix)

4.  Mr. Robot (USA)

 

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pdgoblue25

July 8th, 2016 at 9:58 AM ^

I would still put the first 5 seasons of Rescue me up against anything.

Silicon Valley is my new favorite show

And as always, can't go wrong with Trailer Park Boys

Yes, Breaking Bad and The Wire are as good as everyone always said they were.

 

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Sports

July 8th, 2016 at 9:56 AM ^

All the archived top gear episodes on Netflix are incredible. Archer is the best comedy currently on tv. Can also be found on Netflix. Jessica Jones was pretty good, but extremely dark. Last week tonight with John Oliver is really funny but also pretty intelligent, which is a nice change up from most of what is on tv.



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JeepinBen

July 8th, 2016 at 10:04 AM ^

If you're a car perosn like me, it was wonderful, even if you're not, it was pretty entertaining television. The specials (save India) were great, and great travel shows. The filming and production was amazing. They did lots of stupid, yet entertaining things. As someone who works in the auto industry, this segment was pretty great:

 

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EGD

July 8th, 2016 at 10:00 AM ^

Diff'rent Strokes

Gimmie a Break

Who's the Boss?

McGyver

Three's Company

Hawaii Five-O (original Jack Lord edition)

Facts of Muthafuckin' Life

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LSAClassOf2000

July 8th, 2016 at 11:34 AM ^

A very solid list indeed. If I might add a few:

"All In The Family"

"The Bob Newhart Show"

"Night Court"

Over on the BBC side:

"The Fall And Rise Of Reginald Perrin"

"A Bit Of Fry And Laurie"

"Fawlty Towers"

"One Foot In The Gave"

"Blackadder"

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jakerblue

July 8th, 2016 at 10:00 AM ^

Silicon Valley is great

shows like the walking dead, house of cards, etc. just go on way too long, they get so boring. Anything more than two seasons of something that is not comedy is too much.

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PopeLando

July 8th, 2016 at 10:09 AM ^

Blacklist is worth it just for James Spader. And that's all it's good for. I like watching Star Trek TNG reruns. But then, I also enjoy watching pro-level StarCraft replays... If all else fails, porn. It's exciting but not suspenseful (you know how it ends), works better if your spouse/SO is into it too, and there's a lot of spin-offs from the original premise!

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HenneGivenSunday

July 8th, 2016 at 10:10 AM ^

My top 3 that I'm watching right now:
Sirens on Netflix - hilarious show, ended way too soon
Mad Men - discovered it late, but get the luxury of having all the episodes
30 Rock - I've rewatched this like 15 times

Others that I love:
Parks & Recreation
MI5
Sherlock
Dr. Who
Wallander
Arrested Development
House of Cards

I could go on forever... I'm now realizing I have a TV addiction.



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UMBSnMBA

July 8th, 2016 at 10:20 AM ^

The Wire was awesome and with all the sh_t going on around Baltimore, still very topical. 

 

Edit: I did see it fine print in one post above.  Deserves more than that.  Second highest rated series on IMDB after Breaking Bad.

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