That 2011 tv meme I see around
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chaniWhich TV shows did you start watching in 2011?
The Wire (I watched it in January!) Justified, Game of Thrones, The Borgias, The Killing, Deadwood, Boardwalk Empire, The Shadow Line, The Hour and lately Downton Abbey and Hell on Wheels. And perhaps Misfits, can't remember when I started actually.
Phew, that's a lot! I guess you can tell I didn't teach from November 2010 to September 2011!
Which TV shows did you let go of in 2011?
I watched the first episode of Misfits' season 3 but didn't bother to see the next episodes; I let go of Hell on Wheels two weeks ago I'm letting go of Dexter too.
Which TV shows did you mean to get into but didn't in 2011? Why?
Treme. Not enough time, and I also have the feeling that it might not be for me.
Which TV shows do you intend on checking out in 2012?
Homeland.
Which TV show impressed you least in 2011?
Hell on Wheels. It never took off. It's very cartoonish, the writing is average at best , without any depth below a seemingly sophisticated surface, and I was just bored when watching it. The Killing had a terrific pilot but it went downhill after that to become quite bad towards the end. As for old shows, Dexter.
Which TV show do you think you might let go of in 2012 unless things significantly improve?
House. And I don't think things will improve. Probably True Blood.
Which TV show impressed you the most in 2011? Why?
Justified is a favourite and I loved The Wire and I've even come to be hooked to Boardwalk Empire too, but Deadwood was the show that impressed me the most. The two first seasons just blew me away. It's simply brilliant and there's something quite unique about it.
Which TV shows do you think you'll never let go of no matter how crappy they get? Why?
I'm rather loyal but I have little patience for crap. Maybe Justified, because I so like my Raylan Givens and his pal/nemesis Boyd Crowder that I could turn a blind eye if the writing became poor. Merlin is crappy, but a bit less silly than in season 1, and despite Tony Head being no longer in the cast I am willing to go on for the actors. Bradley James is beautiful beyond words and it's rare to see such slashy subtext in a kid show! The writers must have a contest or something...
Shows I watched and loved that aren't mentioned on this list because I started them in another year
Breaking Bad which might be the best tv show I have EVER seen. Close to perfection in every department that matters to me, that is writing, cinematography, acting, dark humour, creativity.
The Good Wife that I really like.
Fringe that I still like.
Doctor Who that is like nothing else, especially when Moffat runs the show!
PS: Don't leave me alone on DW, please!
The Wire (I watched it in January!) Justified, Game of Thrones, The Borgias, The Killing, Deadwood, Boardwalk Empire, The Shadow Line, The Hour and lately Downton Abbey and Hell on Wheels. And perhaps Misfits, can't remember when I started actually.
Phew, that's a lot! I guess you can tell I didn't teach from November 2010 to September 2011!
Which TV shows did you let go of in 2011?
I watched the first episode of Misfits' season 3 but didn't bother to see the next episodes; I let go of Hell on Wheels two weeks ago I'm letting go of Dexter too.
Which TV shows did you mean to get into but didn't in 2011? Why?
Treme. Not enough time, and I also have the feeling that it might not be for me.
Which TV shows do you intend on checking out in 2012?
Homeland.
Which TV show impressed you least in 2011?
Hell on Wheels. It never took off. It's very cartoonish, the writing is average at best , without any depth below a seemingly sophisticated surface, and I was just bored when watching it. The Killing had a terrific pilot but it went downhill after that to become quite bad towards the end. As for old shows, Dexter.
Which TV show do you think you might let go of in 2012 unless things significantly improve?
House. And I don't think things will improve. Probably True Blood.
Which TV show impressed you the most in 2011? Why?
Justified is a favourite and I loved The Wire and I've even come to be hooked to Boardwalk Empire too, but Deadwood was the show that impressed me the most. The two first seasons just blew me away. It's simply brilliant and there's something quite unique about it.
Which TV shows do you think you'll never let go of no matter how crappy they get? Why?
I'm rather loyal but I have little patience for crap. Maybe Justified, because I so like my Raylan Givens and his pal/nemesis Boyd Crowder that I could turn a blind eye if the writing became poor. Merlin is crappy, but a bit less silly than in season 1, and despite Tony Head being no longer in the cast I am willing to go on for the actors. Bradley James is beautiful beyond words and it's rare to see such slashy subtext in a kid show! The writers must have a contest or something...
Shows I watched and loved that aren't mentioned on this list because I started them in another year
Breaking Bad which might be the best tv show I have EVER seen. Close to perfection in every department that matters to me, that is writing, cinematography, acting, dark humour, creativity.
The Good Wife that I really like.
Fringe that I still like.
Doctor Who that is like nothing else, especially when Moffat runs the show!
PS: Don't leave me alone on DW, please!