OT: Watching TV Online - Fire TV, Roku, etc
I tried posting this thread yesterday, but the site crashed around that time. Since it's slow around here today we'll give it another go.
I recently picked up a Fire TV Stick, which, somewhat disappointingly, isn't nearly as gay as that name implies.
My question is, what shows should I be watching? I stumbled upon Schitt's Creek, which is pretty damn funny and I added The Man in the High Castle to my queue, although I haven't watched it yet.
January 6th, 2016 at 12:56 PM ^
If you're into gay stuff, try Brokeback Mountain.
January 6th, 2016 at 12:56 PM ^
Or, you know, porn.
January 6th, 2016 at 1:04 PM ^
Go big or go home
January 6th, 2016 at 1:01 PM ^
January 6th, 2016 at 1:03 PM ^
There are worse shows out there
January 6th, 2016 at 1:03 PM ^
Not bad for its cost.
January 6th, 2016 at 1:08 PM ^
want you to pay extra for a lot of the Amazon content. Isn't that what I got Prime for?
They wanted something like $30 to "buy" Star Wars. And I'm not paying that much for something that only exists in digital form.
January 6th, 2016 at 1:37 PM ^
I'd jump on board digital if it was a fraction of the cost. There's no reason old movies or games should be full price when you can go down to your local exchange and buy them for a few dollars.
January 6th, 2016 at 1:46 PM ^
Also, people lost a ton of content when that online storage site mega-something was shut down by the govt, so I don't trust "the cloud". I want a hard copy.
January 7th, 2016 at 8:27 AM ^
Make your own cloud.. Network Attached Storage is awesome. I own a Synology box and can stream stuff from anywhere I have network access, which is everywhere.
January 6th, 2016 at 3:37 PM ^
Some other made for Amazon shows are pretty good, and I liked that on Prime they have movies free that are $5.99, $7.99 and up On Demand. Netflix still has way more programming & better original content by far.
You can watch Netflix, Hulu, etc on Fire TV.
January 6th, 2016 at 1:03 PM ^
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January 6th, 2016 at 1:07 PM ^
I think he was disappointed that it hadn't met his initial expectations for gayness. Probably would be happier with a bit more. Maybe I am reading it wrong though. NTTAWWT
January 6th, 2016 at 2:05 PM ^
bothering people? I thought it was pretty funny and not offensive.
January 6th, 2016 at 2:12 PM ^
Both funny and not offensive (to me), hence people enjoying running with it in their posts.
January 6th, 2016 at 1:11 PM ^
With Kodi on I never watch any Amazon content which is why they pulled it from the Amazon store. Every movie and TV show ever made is on Kodi.
January 6th, 2016 at 1:28 PM ^
I just looked for Kodi on my Firestick (working from home) and yeah it doesn't come up. Is there another way to download it?
January 6th, 2016 at 1:38 PM ^
that said you have to sideload it from an android phone.
January 6th, 2016 at 2:15 PM ^
I use Linux at home which makes it easier but my coworker did it with Windows without much difficulty. I can't post a link but if you google "How to install kodi on a firestick" there are plenty of walkthroughs.
January 6th, 2016 at 1:46 PM ^
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January 6th, 2016 at 1:05 PM ^
Master of None on Netflix. Also heard good stuff about making a murderer
January 6th, 2016 at 1:16 PM ^
But Making an Murderer was so well produced that I had to. Really well done, but the ending leaves you a bit baffled as to why it ends that way. Major WTF factor.
January 6th, 2016 at 1:17 PM ^
Making a Murderer will make you want to blow up the state of Wisconsin. It is fascinating to watch but will surely make you angry.
To that point, Making a Murderer is truly groundbreaking. It has a lot of comparisions to Serial, which I haven't watched, but I think the actual social/societal effect of that documentary is going to be something talked about for a long time. Has potential to be the most influential documentary ever created to this date in my opinion.
January 6th, 2016 at 1:24 PM ^
The good news is that you can't watch Serial. The bad news is that you are going to have to find the hour to give undivided attention to the podcasts
January 6th, 2016 at 1:08 PM ^
is that the first mgoblog crash of 2016 is your fault?
January 6th, 2016 at 1:10 PM ^
Yes. Which is why I used a different picture of Gary Busey this time. I think the one I tried to use before was too awesome for the servers to handle.
January 6th, 2016 at 1:49 PM ^
Brian to put a PSA of which pictures of appropriately dressed ladies and Busey are approved for use on the blog?
January 6th, 2016 at 1:14 PM ^
I'm behind the world in terms of shows watched, but I'm watching Lost right now. Great show.
Parks and Rec is really good.
Bob's Burgers if you are into cartoons.
January 6th, 2016 at 1:14 PM ^
Dance Moms
If that's on there, I couldn't recommend it more.
January 6th, 2016 at 1:18 PM ^
I thought Mozart in the Jungle was a good show.
January 6th, 2016 at 1:21 PM ^
I'm sure user Lord Grantham would agree that all of the first five seasons of Downton are a draw.
January 6th, 2016 at 2:22 PM ^
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January 6th, 2016 at 1:22 PM ^
You can also play Flappy bird on your TV. My son (15 mo) gets sad when the bird dies.
January 6th, 2016 at 1:24 PM ^
The first two seasons are on Amazon Prime. Hopefully the third will be added soon since the 4th season is not too far off.
It's probably the best show on TV.
January 6th, 2016 at 8:36 PM ^
January 6th, 2016 at 1:28 PM ^
If you have Amazon Prime and you have not watched The Wire, you're neglecting your duties as a human being. Step up to the plate!
January 6th, 2016 at 1:57 PM ^
I believe Stringer Bell and Sen. Clay Davis both frequent the forums. I've always wanted to ask for an autograph.
January 6th, 2016 at 5:28 PM ^
January 6th, 2016 at 7:45 PM ^
You spelled Deadwood wrong.
/The Wire is also must watch.
January 7th, 2016 at 8:32 AM ^
I have to say that after all the scuttlebutt about The Wire my wife and I finally watched it. I can't say I was that into it. I know I am in the minority here. But man Season 4 was a total crater.
January 6th, 2016 at 1:28 PM ^
I found the stick to be quite gay and enjoyably so.
January 6th, 2016 at 5:28 PM ^
January 6th, 2016 at 1:29 PM ^
I have so many issues with my fire tv stick. It has trouble loading shows/movies and when it finally does, they freeze. I have a Roku 3 which I use for th tv in my living room and it is a million times better. Obviously the Roku is much more powerful, but it'd be nice if the fire stick would actually work at least once in a while.
I just finished Narcos on Netflix. It was awesome. Im watching The Blacklist now and am really enjoying it. Also would recommend The Shield and Prison Break.
January 6th, 2016 at 1:47 PM ^
January 6th, 2016 at 1:36 PM ^
I have a Roku with Netflix, Hulu, and Amazone Prime TV subscriptions. Netflix is by far the easiest medium to navigate and use on a daily basis.
January 6th, 2016 at 1:39 PM ^
radical idea, but think of all the glorious, fun, enriching things you could do with all that time. wife, kids, hobbies, sports, the world is your oyster.
unplug.....
January 6th, 2016 at 1:43 PM ^
Devil (or angel) on my shoulder with that message. I would honestly love to, but my wife is a TV and social media junkie. I think if I threw the televisions away I'd be in divorce court soon after.
So when I eventually do it, be prepared for me to move into your barn.
January 6th, 2016 at 2:16 PM ^
mrs hatter around the house (in a life-affirming, non-threatening manner...nudge, nudge, wink, wink) and make some more little hatters. that'll keep you out of divorce court and out of my barn.
January 6th, 2016 at 5:26 PM ^