TV Series/Movies... what are you watching or looking forward to?

[BrightonCorgi]

On 10/16/2025 at 2:10 AM, Chibearsv said:

All right John, now I've had it. My generation isn't dead yet. I remember black and white TV, warm up time, the white dot, antennas, only 5 channels, etc. I also remember Star Trek, Addams Family, Batman, Dallas, Rockford Files, Magnum PI, Seinfeld, etc. There certainly was TV before the Sopranos. We may be older, but we aren't gone yet.  😁

We regularly watch The Jefferson's. Just as funny today. Really stands the test of time. Same for All in the Family, but we don't watch it nearly as often. Archie Bunker's Place was not as good.

[Li Bai]

I didn't mention Married with Children. Al Bundy is also one of the best TV characters of all-time to me.

[LaoFan]

On 10/16/2025 at 2:26 AM, Goldeneye said:

When the Blue Jays playoff run ends, I will probably start watching House of Guinness. I heard from a few people its quite good. 

When is a rude way to put it 😬

[BrightonCorgi]

On 10/16/2025 at 2:10 AM, Chibearsv said:

All right John, now I've had it. My generation isn't dead yet. I remember black and white TV, warm up time, the white dot, antennas, only 5 channels, etc. I also remember Star Trek, Addams Family, Batman, Dallas, Rockford Files, Magnum PI, Seinfeld, etc. There certainly was TV before the Sopranos. We may be older, but we aren't gone yet.  😁

We were the remote control for our parents back then.

[Goldeneye]

21 hours ago, LaoFan said:

When is a rude way to put it 😬

'When' can also mean after they win the World Series in the next two weeks, which is what I am really hoping for!

[loose_axle]

I enjoyed Slow Horses, Moblands and Dept Q. Just watched Terminal List Dark Wolf. Wasn't great, wasn't bad. 

Cancelled most of my subscriptions and working through some of my stuff on disc. Currently re-watching Band of Brothers and Generation Kill. 

[Glass Half Full]

[Ford2112]

On 10/14/2025 at 10:34 PM, Li Bai said:

In the past year or so I've finished watching The Sopranos, The Wire, Yellowstone and more recently Succession so it's kinda hard to find a show that can keep up.

Great thread though, maybe I'll find inspiration here 🤞

Band of Brothers and Mr Inbetween both hold their with the best, although the Wire is special. The Sopranos is always great. 

[Li Bai]

1 hour ago, Ford2112 said:

Band of Brothers and Mr Inbetween both hold their with the best, although the Wire is special. The Sopranos is always great. 

Thanks for the input I'll look into it compadre 👍

The Wire indeed is special. I had never seen anything like it, the writing is pure genius. I can't compare but I binge watched it, the Sopranos not so much, I got a little bored in the middle of season 4 but I'm glad I overcame it a few months later because the ending is without a doubt the best I've ever seen.

In a much different way, the finale of Succession is bloody brilliant too.

[Montezüma]

[Lucas Buck]

8 hours ago, Ford2112 said:

Band of Brothers and Mr Inbetween both hold their with the best, although the Wire is special. The Sopranos is always great. 

Mr Inbetween is an all time favorite that almost no one saw. Severely underrated. Brilliant TV. 

[SigmundChurchill]

I will always have a soft spot for The Sopranos because it all took place in my neighborhood. I ate at the same restaurants, watched my kids play sports on the same soccer fields that Tony's kids played on, and have driven by the same landmarks a thousand times in my life, so it made it all seem that much more real to me. They even rented my friend's house to use for a few episodes.  

As people mentioned, there were many great shows prior to The Sopranos too, but I really think HBO/Showtime revolutionized TV. The Wire, Six Feet Under, OZ, Dexter, etc ushered in a whole new style of television that all of the streaming companies now emulate.

[Ford2112]

Oz was a fun show!

[garnett]

Watching MAD MEN.

[Reachmg]

On 10/16/2025 at 2:10 AM, Chibearsv said:

All right John, now I've had it. My generation isn't dead yet. I remember black and white TV, warm up time, the white dot, antennas, only 5 channels, etc. I also remember Star Trek, Addams Family, Batman, Dallas, Rockford Files, Magnum PI, Seinfeld, etc. There certainly was TV before the Sopranos. We may be older, but we aren't gone yet.  😁

Don’t forget we had to add aluminum foil to the antennas for better reception.

14 hours ago, Lucas Buck said:

Mr Inbetween is an all time favorite that almost no one saw. Severely underrated. Brilliant TV. 

Forgot about that one…great show!

[qs210]

Task on HBO just wrapped up. Pretty solid watch.

[FOHgetaboutit]

On 10/17/2025 at 12:40 AM, Montezüma said:

Seconded.

[Lucas Buck]

Really enjoying The Lowdown on FX. 

[Hammer Smokin']

Oz is the greatest male soap opera. I loved it!

[Li Bai]

On 10/16/2025 at 9:13 AM, Ford2112 said:

Band of Brothers and Mr Inbetween both hold their with the best, although the Wire is special. The Sopranos is always great. 

 

On 10/16/2025 at 3:54 PM, Lucas Buck said:

Mr Inbetween is an all time favorite that almost no one saw. Severely underrated. Brilliant TV. 

I've just finished it and it's absolutely brilliant!

Thanks mates 👍

[Ford2112]

I am almost through season one of True Detective. It's a master class.

[Li Bai]

10 hours ago, Ford2112 said:

I am almost through season one of True Detective. It's a master class.

Oh my, you're in for a treat, season one is a masterpiece! 👌

[SigmundChurchill]

10 hours ago, Ford2112 said:

I am almost through season one of True Detective. It's a master class.

I loved season 1. Amazing!

The other seasons, not so much.

[Ford2112]

7 hours ago, SigmundChurchill said:

I loved season 1. Amazing!

The other seasons, not so much.

Right with you there.

[DavidNYC83]

I'm a SciFi/Fantasy head so I been watching a lot of Apple TV and Paramount lately. I just finished Invasion and Foundation on Apple TV. I was going to attempt to try the 4th season of The Witch on Netflix, but good god it’s bad.