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mark123 · 02-14-2006, 01:21 AM

Hi all,

This seems like a cool place. Just wonderring what you good people think I should check out from the current crop of shows being made.

My current favourite shows are all very dark dramas/comedy's and mainly from the HBO channel.

Drama
Six Feet Under - funeral home
Shield - bent cops
Sopranos - mafia
OZ - prison (still playing for the first time in Australia)

Comedy
Curb Your Enthusiasm
The Office
All time favourite - Larry Sanders Show

As you can see, very black. I tried Arrested Development but it didn't grab me, same with stuff like Prison Break, CSI, OC, Law and Order. I found them all a bit soft.

I thought I may try out the new Chris Rock show, The Wire and the new show on the women President when they all arrive in Aus in a few months time. Do you think they would be to my liking? Any other recomendations?

Thanks

Mark

snl 70s show fan · 02-14-2006, 01:33 AM

try my name is earl its very good

Mr. Television · 02-14-2006, 01:38 AM

My Name Is Earl is very good. The best comedy on network television right now.

treky · 02-14-2006, 02:50 AM

I agree about "My Name is Earl". It's a GREAT show!

Unfortunately, it's on against "C.S.I." over her, and I can't record on our VCR, or my DVD player/recorder.

Brent88 · 02-14-2006, 02:58 AM

Have you tried Desperate Housewives? It's a dark comedy.

Johnny S · 02-14-2006, 04:48 PM

Ever since discovering Buffy The Vampire Slayer last summer, I always recommend it. I am really not a big fan of Drama's, but this show is absolutley amazing! Also the seasons are being re-released in smaller boxes with a low SRP of $39.98 May 30th!Here Is The TSOD News Story

mark123 · 02-14-2006, 06:31 PM

Thanks guys, I am not really a fan of Desperate Housewives, will check out My Name is Earl. What about the wire and the Chris Rock show. Are they any good.

tv star collector · 02-14-2006, 07:45 PM

BONES is a show definitely not for the squeamish. But I think it is one of the best crime dramas to come along in years. It is on the Fox network Wednesday
nights at 9:00 p.m. David Boreanaz (of BUFFY and ANGEL) is one of the stars.

Chain Gang Member · 02-15-2006, 09:39 AM

Veronica Mars & One Tree Hill.Both shows have hot girls in them

02-14-2006, 01:21 AM	#1
mark123 Member Forum Cub Join Date: Feb 14, 2006 Posts: 2	What would you recommend I check out? Hi all, This seems like a cool place. Just wonderring what you good people think I should check out from the current crop of shows being made. My current favourite shows are all very dark dramas/comedy's and mainly from the HBO channel. Drama Six Feet Under - funeral home Shield - bent cops Sopranos - mafia OZ - prison (still playing for the first time in Australia) Comedy Curb Your Enthusiasm The Office All time favourite - Larry Sanders Show As you can see, very black. I tried Arrested Development but it didn't grab me, same with stuff like Prison Break, CSI, OC, Law and Order. I found them all a bit soft. I thought I may try out the new Chris Rock show, The Wire and the new show on the women President when they all arrive in Aus in a few months time. Do you think they would be to my liking? Any other recomendations? Thanks Mark

02-14-2006, 01:38 AM	#3
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02-14-2006, 02:50 AM	#4
treky star trek fan Eternal Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Feb 25, 2002 Location: Conshohocken, pennsylvania Posts: 14,490	I agree about "My Name is Earl". It's a GREAT show! Unfortunately, it's on against "C.S.I." over her, and I can't record on our VCR, or my DVD player/recorder.
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02-14-2006, 02:58 AM	#5
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02-14-2006, 04:48 PM	#6
Johnny S Member Senior Member Join Date: Aug 15, 2005 Location: My Own Personal Hell! Posts: 1,009	Ever since discovering Buffy The Vampire Slayer last summer, I always recommend it. I am really not a big fan of Drama's, but this show is absolutley amazing! Also the seasons are being re-released in smaller boxes with a low SRP of $39.98 May 30th!Here Is The TSOD News Story
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02-14-2006, 01:33 AM	#2
snl 70s show fan Member Senior Member Join Date: Jun 14, 2005 Location: in the forman basment Posts: 2,454	try my name is earl its very good

02-14-2006, 06:31 PM	#7
mark123 Member Forum Cub Join Date: Feb 14, 2006 Posts: 2	Thanks guys, I am not really a fan of Desperate Housewives, will check out My Name is Earl. What about the wire and the Chris Rock show. Are they any good.

02-14-2006, 07:45 PM	#8
tv star collector I Love Susie Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 18, 2005 Location: South Carolina Posts: 4,487	BONES is a show definitely not for the squeamish. But I think it is one of the best crime dramas to come along in years. It is on the Fox network Wednesday nights at 9:00 p.m. David Boreanaz (of BUFFY and ANGEL) is one of the stars.

02-15-2006, 09:39 AM	#9
Chain Gang Member 1st Female Triple Crown Champ Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 28, 2003 Location: Watching Three's Company & Wrestling Posts: 8,926	Veronica Mars & One Tree Hill.Both shows have hot girls in them
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