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tavilach · Jun 11, 2005, 11:15 PM

I've been watching the first three seasons of 24 via Netflix, and I just finished them. I loved them so much that I'm going through withdrawal! Well, not really, but I do miss watching them. Does anyone have any suggestions for other shows I might like? I also enjoyed the first three seasons of Alias. Smallville looks interesting, but I've heard that it's a lot of actionless drama, and people who like Smallville apparently like Buffy the Vampire Slayer more than 24 and Alias. Monk is cute, but it's not nearly as fun to watch as 24. I just don't know what's out there...I've always been a movie person, but have started to enjoy more TV shows after being able to watch them on DVD.

Some movies I love are The Count of Monte Cristo, Back to the Future, Glory, Home Alone, Hotel Rwanda, The Hurricane, Phone Booth, Planet of the Apes (1968), Seabiscuit, and Shaun of the Dead...just as a frame of reference (they're in alphabetical order, as I copy/pasted from thefacebook).

Oh, the dilemma

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nforcer · Jun 11, 2005, 11:33 PM

The Shield

iMOTOR · Jun 11, 2005, 11:50 PM

Originally Posted by nforcer

The Shield

Scary but realistic.

osxisfun · Jun 12, 2005, 12:02 AM

I love 24 too.

Here's some DVDs i would reccomend via netflix.

Deadwood (awesome modern day take on the western)
Arrested Developement - comedy thy name is this
The Shield - Best cop show in a decade.

vinster · Jun 12, 2005, 12:11 AM

Lost: on ABC, Wednesdays. Don't know if it's on DVD yet.

osxisfun · Jun 12, 2005, 01:01 AM

Originally Posted by vinster

Lost: on ABC, Wednesdays. Don't know if it's on DVD yet.

jasonjac123 · Jun 12, 2005, 01:34 AM

I would check out la femme nikita season 1 and 2 are available and 3 will be out soon. Does not have mass appeal but you can definitely get hooked. Best series every on tv in my opinion.

Randman · Jun 12, 2005, 02:20 AM

I'm watching 24 on DVD right now as well. Good stuff.

It's a little different but I also enjoy CSI, not the Miami or NY ones so much.

If not TV, try a book or audiobook.

tavilach · Jun 12, 2005, 02:58 AM

It's funny...

I got so into the series that I, too, (temporarily) want to be a CTU agent. Of course, that's what we all feel. Until we remember that we'd make horrible CTU agents. Well, at least most of us

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Stupid fantasies. I used to want to be a Power Ranger

, but I think I'll stick with engineering for the moment.

crazeazn · Jun 12, 2005, 02:59 AM

24, the shield, alias, CSI my favs.

i also liked JAG

brapper · Jun 12, 2005, 03:54 AM

Originally Posted by vinster

Lost: on ABC, Wednesdays. Don't know if it's on DVD yet.

seconded thirded fourthed fifthed.

best. show. evar.

Sijmen · Jun 12, 2005, 06:27 AM

I'd say Stargate SG-1!!!

I'm a big Sci-Fi fan so anything that's weird, is cool. Accept anything Star Trek, that is. Too bad we don't have the same tv channels in Holland as you guys have in the US, I so want Sci-Fi

Rob van dam · Jun 12, 2005, 07:25 AM

dead like me its great

RAILhead · Jun 12, 2005, 07:56 AM

I'll throw in a vote for Smallville. Yes, some of the episodes are over dramatized with the "love" crap, but that's to be expected. All in all, it makes for a fun and entertaining TV show -- especially if you're a Superman fan.

I'll also throw a vote for Monk. I've always been a fan of Tony Shalhoub because he can take any role and make it hilarious -- and that's what he does with Monk. The subtleties in the show are great, and since I'm a bit of a germaphobe, I like watching his psychosis. Start watching it at the very beginning, though.

I'm also one of the many -- yes there are a lot of us -- that really liked Firefly, so I recommend that show, too.

Maury

lavar78 · Jun 12, 2005, 09:05 AM

NewsRadio is the best show in the history of TV. You should get that. Of course, it has very little in common with 24 (except I love them both). You'll be so busy laughing that you won't care.

I'll also vote for Monk, Smallville, and Lost (when it's released).

ender2002 · Jun 12, 2005, 09:50 AM

you should try watching the show home movies, all four seasons.
brilliant series, cancelled.

tikki · Jun 12, 2005, 12:16 PM

The Shield is my second favorite show (behind 24). Definitely get the DVDs. Alias is good, but I never got into it because it was on at the same time as The West Wing.

Demonhood · Jun 12, 2005, 03:54 PM

Originally Posted by RAILhead

I'll throw in a vote for Smallville. Yes, some of the episodes are over dramatized with the "love" crap, but that's to be expected. All in all, it makes for a fun and entertaining TV show -- especially if you're a Superman fan.

I'll also throw a vote for Monk. I've always been a fan of Tony Shalhoub because he can take any role and make it hilarious -- and that's what he does with Monk. The subtleties in the show are great, and since I'm a bit of a germaphobe, I like watching his psychosis. Start watching it at the very beginning, though.

i'll second these two votes. just be aware that the first season of Smallville is very "kryptonite baddy of the week." gets better in the second season.

BlueSky · Jun 12, 2005, 04:43 PM

Watch the last 10 minutes of Smallville when Clark uses his powers. The rest is mind-numbing teen-angst drama with Lana sure to turn in a crying performance weekly.

Lois is hot though.

dzhim · Jun 12, 2005, 07:44 PM

Seconding recommendations for The Shield and Stargate SG-1. Both are very well-done shows: good writing, good acting, and they even have senses of humor. If you're used to 24 or Alias, The Shield might feel more serious in the sense that it isn't too far-fetched, whereas Stargate might feel more fantastic (even though it isn't nearly as far-fetched as most other shows/etc that start with "Star-"). So it depends what your tastes are, but they're both definitely worth a shot.

Lost might actually be worthwhile on DVD, since you'll be able to fast-forward through all the filler. And if you're taking recommendations for shows besides action/dramas, Home Movies is excellent (as someone mentioned above) and also Arrested Development, which is probably the funniest show I've ever seen. (Even if you aren't particularly looking for a comedy, if you rent Arrested Development it's a sure bet you'll be in love by the middle of the first disc.)

osxisfun · Jun 12, 2005, 07:49 PM

Steve Holt and Gob agree with you dzhim....

P.S. There's money in the bananna stand.

nforcer · Jun 12, 2005, 11:46 PM

Originally Posted by dzhim

Lost might actually be worthwhile on DVD, since you'll be able to fast-forward through all the filler.

But that just leaves the previouslys.

andreas_g4 · Jun 13, 2005, 08:19 AM

Enterprise...

Besides, you are in the superior position to have one 24 season left!

stevesnj · Jun 13, 2005, 08:41 AM

I missed the first season of 24 and got in on the last 4, 5 episodes of season 2 and was instantly hooked. another show i miss that i don't know if it's coming back is 'The Mole' I think it was very good.

d.fine · Jun 13, 2005, 08:50 AM

Originally Posted by Randman

It's a little different but I also enjoy CSI, not the Miami or NY ones so much.

I like the NY and original Eps better than Miami. Good show!

Stradlater · Jun 13, 2005, 03:15 PM

Originally Posted by Rob van dam

dead like me its great

A big seconded. Great show.

Also check out Huff, best thing to hit TV in awhile.

lavar78 · Jun 13, 2005, 04:01 PM

Originally Posted by stevesnj

another show i miss that i don't know if it's coming back is 'The Mole' I think it was very good.

The first and second seasons were excellent. Celebrity Mole was dumbed down a bit, but still enjoyable. The Mole was definitely the best reality show. The people actually seemed real.

The first season and the third (Celebrity Mole Hawaii) are on DVD.

stevesnj · Jun 14, 2005, 03:01 PM

Originally Posted by lavar78

The first and second seasons were excellent. Celebrity Mole was dumbed down a bit, but still enjoyable. The Mole was definitely the best reality show. The people actually seemed real.

The first season and the third (Celebrity Mole Hawaii) are on DVD.

I liked the Mole because others never voted them out they vote themselves out in a sense. I may actually get that DVD...I like Stephen Baldwin and Corbin Bersons wackiness. It was a fun show to watch.

JoshuaZ · Jun 15, 2005, 01:32 AM

My roomies and I watched this last season of 24 just because it got so funny and outlandish towards the end. Seriously, the first half was slightly believable, but man, did it get just over the edge.

Randman · Jun 15, 2005, 01:50 AM

Originally Posted by JoshuaZ

My roomies and I watched this last season of 24 just because it got so funny and outlandish towards the end. Seriously, the first half was slightly believable, but man, did it get just over the edge.

Duh! It's a TV show. You want believable, watch the news and the Discovery Channel.

lavar78 · Jun 15, 2005, 08:08 AM

Originally Posted by JoshuaZ

My roomies and I watched this last season of 24 just because it got so funny and outlandish towards the end. Seriously, the first half was slightly believable, but man, did it get just over the edge.

That's part of its charm!