packoman Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 I'm halfway through season 2 of the Walking Dead and it's turned in to The Waltons. Its too late for me but save yourself. There's no need to watch any more. Just my opinion, but the last few episode of season two are some of the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chindie Posted March 25, 2012 VT Supporter Share Posted March 25, 2012 Finished Game of Thrones, finally, the other day. Great series although it suffers a little from clearly being part of a far bigger story, and also clearly not having the budget for what it wanted to do. Hopefully the second season rectifies that. As I'm reading through the books at the moment, I am really looking forward to the second series. You are spot on about the 'far bigger story' too. The books are superb btw, easily the best fantasy series I've read since the 'His Dark Materials' trilogy. Agreed. The books are fantastic from beginning to end. One thing that did get to me a bit was how little is seen of the direwolves in the TV version. Missed these replies (and others), apologies fellas. I'm looking forward to the second series since they're already saying they'd managed to secure a bit more cash to do some proper battle scenes - I nearly pissed myself laughing when they set up a battle in the first series and conveniently get out of it with unconscious related shenanigans . Unfortunately I'll probably be late to the party with this series too - we don't have Sky Atlantic, and I cannot be bothered tracking down net uploads anymore. As for the books... I don't think I could read them. I like fantasy, but I've read so much of it I can't really bring myself to. Especially when I know it's an ongoing thing and theres a distinct chance they'll never be finished, and when I've read some examples of quite grim prose from it. I also can't help thinking it's going to be pretty derivative stuff (something the series can escape - theres not really been a fantasy epic series like it. Whereas fantasy epic books are ten a penny). I know a couple of people who've read them and sing their praises... but nah. Not yet anyway. I picked up Boardwalk Empire series 1 today, so got that to look forward for the next couple of weeks viewing. I've heard nothing but good things so fingers crossed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coda Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 I'm halfway through season 2 of the Walking Dead and it's turned in to The Waltons. Its too late for me but save yourself. You sound like one of the characters who's going to 'opt out'. I've watched 13 episodes so I have to finish the series. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodders Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 just watched the last couple of episodes of S1 of Breaking Bad. From when he shaves his hair off - great episode 8) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saturdaygig Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 just watched the last couple of episodes of S1 of Breaking Bad. From when he shaves his hair off - great episode 8) Season 2 is the best thing that has ever been on TV. I envy you that you have it still to watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrackpotForeigner Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 I'm halfway through season 2 of the Walking Dead and it's turned in to The Waltons. I doubt it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
endof Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 red hot housewives Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leviramsey Posted March 26, 2012 VT Supporter Share Posted March 26, 2012 Season 5 of Mad Men starts in 20 minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leviramsey Posted March 26, 2012 VT Supporter Share Posted March 26, 2012 And that was possibly the best two hours of TV I've ever watched. Jessica Pare's sideboob only slightly contributes to that statement. EDIT: how could I have forgotten Jessica Pare's downblouse? Seriously, her tits deserved starring credit in this episode. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AstonMartyn88 Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 Working nights I have dug out old DVD boxsets - started with The West Wing again. I am convinced it's the best TV show ever. Also, Community is an absolute gem that would be a tragedy if it were to be cancelled Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted March 26, 2012 VT Supporter Share Posted March 26, 2012 I'm halfway through season 2 of the Walking Dead and it's turned in to The Waltons. Its too late for me but save yourself. You sound like one of the characters who's going to 'opt out'. I've watched 13 episodes so I have to finish the series. I started watching The Walking Dead. I thought it was decent enough, but I can't be the only one who thought the acting/script was TERRIBLE. The plot itself was good enough to make it watchable, but I couldn't help thinking it was a better cast and a decent script away from being really excellent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houlston Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 I watched the first series of Walking Dead and found it bearable but made worse by a very shit ending, cant be arsed with the second series especially when I still have Game of Thrones to watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ED Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 Whaaaaaaaaaaaaa?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon_c Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 Yep, I know they ramped the action up a bit, but by the end of season two in Walking Dead I really couldn't give a shit about anyone in it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coda Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 The Walking Dead doesn't have the quality of a top show but it's quite diverting for 40 minutes. It's definitely influenced by The Road, the father/son thing, whilst not being as good. I tried Game of Thrones and it's not for me so I'm looking at Twin Peaks next as I've never seen it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted March 26, 2012 Moderator Share Posted March 26, 2012 Stick with the Walking Dead. It definitely picks up towards the end of season 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulver Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 I've tried two new shows out in the last week or so. Alcatraz and Touch Both of which nearly sent me too sleep. Same old shite Anything REALLY good out there on the horizon apart from the return of Game Of Thrones and Breaking Bad ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Designer1 Posted March 26, 2012 VT Supporter Share Posted March 26, 2012 It's definitely influenced by The Road, the father/son thing, whilst not being as good. Walking Dead first came out in 2003 (the graphic novels). The Road was 2006. /pedant I'm looking at Twin Peaks next as I've never seen it. Brilliant TV. Still watch it from time to time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieFacE Posted March 26, 2012 VT Supporter Share Posted March 26, 2012 I've tried two new shows out in the last week or so. Alcatraz and Touch Both of which nearly sent me too sleep. Same old shite Anything REALLY good out there on the horizon apart from the return of Game Of Thrones and Breaking Bad ??? Mad Men started again yesterday, excellent series though it's a little slow. Much better then Alactraz/Peron Of Interest/Touch etc... Cant see any of them lasting very long as their so poor. Alcatraz is truly terrible, no idea how it's got air time, it's worse than "The Event" which didnt last past a series... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted March 26, 2012 Moderator Share Posted March 26, 2012 I watched the first 2 episodes of Alcatraz and it was mildly entertaining. Better than Touch. But neither will be 'greats' I suspect. JJ needs to lay off the 'time travel' related storylines. I'm watching both basically because I've nothing else to watch. I don't like Mad Men, although I have the first 3 series in case I get extremely bored. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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