What were the last TV shows you watched?

[bjordan42]

I understand your issue with the show, because it's similar to my own issues with the final season of Lost (turning a mixture of mystery show and character drama into pure character drama), but I have to admit I watch House for neither the formulaic medical mysteries nor the character drama, but purely because of Hugh Laurie and Robert Sean Leonard (Wilson)'s stellar acting, and because the writers have a knack for funny dialogue.
I really dislike formulaic shows like the bazillion CSI's and even Castle (even Nathan Fillion isn't awesome enough to make that show fun) and that's why I mentioned those particular House episodes as some of my favorites before, because they show what kind of cool things the writers can come up with in terms of storytelling when they're not being bogged down by the 'case of the week' formula.

I agree with you that making the show all about the characters' lovelife won't be a good thing either, though. Let's hope they'll find some kind of balance between the medical stuff, the personal drama and the interesting storytelling.

I completely agree. Don't get me wrong, the main actors (Lisa Edelstein, Robert Sean Leonard, Jesse Spenser, and especially Hugh Laurie) are the reason I keep coming back to the show (and will continue to!), and the writers do have very witty dialogue (though I will not forgive them for Cameron, and giving under pressure from the FDA to get rid of House's "habit"). While I don't like formula, I think Seasons 1-2 were able to add a lot of shock value, comedy, and genuine mystery to suspend your disbelief that, yeah, House is "almost, always eventually right" and the patients almost, always get better despite all odds. And the witty dialogue and the amazing acting of HL, LE, RSL can only work for me if all the pieces are in place (writing, medical mystery, character consistency, plot), since the early seasons kept raising my standards from how well they've been able to pull it off.

And the specific episodes you listed are, in my opinion, the best episodes from the latter seasons, but for different reasons (though, "Three Stories", "Euphoria", and "No Reason" still hold a special place in my heart ). So, I hope you don't think I was criticizing your response, because I do agree with everything you said; I guess I just needed to vent (it shows what 6 years of fanboyism has done to me )

[ultimatespidey81]

adrianne palicki is back on tv. she is on the new fox show lone star. those of us in the friday night lights loop know her as tyra collette. she is enough to keep me watching for a few episodes.

[Der_Lex]

. So, I hope you don't think I was criticizing your response, because I do agree with everything you said; I guess I just needed to vent (it shows what 6 years of fanboyism has done to me )

Even if you were, no worries. I'm always happy with some friendly debate.

The Event sounds interesting. Was the premiere any good? ('wut' only tells me it was confusing )

[harveyglobetrot]

Boardwalk Empire is outstanding.

I think I may have my new TV addiction.

[Pbateman]

Boardwalk Empire is outstanding.

I think I may have my new TV addiction.

Agreed. I cannot wait for the next episode.


A thread was created here for the show if you're interested: http://www.rockband.com/forums/showthread.php?t=201088

[Lakers_Fan_24]

Last watched was Burt Reynolds biography on BIO channel.


Saw Mike and Molly (Mon 9:30 after 2 1/2 men), pretty good. Can't wait for Thurs night with BIG BANG THEORY....

I mostly watch comedies and some reality tv (amazing race, wipeout). I can't handle the tv drama's (CSI's, Law and Order, House, etc...).

[topperharley]

adrianne palicki is back on tv. she is on the new fox show lone star.

Is that the one with the guy that leads two totally different lives yet conveniently has a smoking hot babe in each? If so, then not even Adriane Palicki is enough to make me watch it.

[ultimatespidey81]

Is that the one with the guy that leads two totally different lives yet conveniently has a smoking hot babe in each? If so, then not even Adriane Palicki is enough to make me watch it.

yes this is the show. topper, we're talking about a brunette/reddish haired adrianne palicki. she is smoking hott. you must watch. its on at the same time as "the event" but that is what DVR's are made for!

[topperharley]

I have no DVR. I'll just do a Google image search.

[ultimatespidey81]

get with the tims topper! DVR's are a must. i think "lone star" may end up outlasting the event.