Fishnwire Posted August 1, 2009 Report Share Posted August 1, 2009 (edited) So I'm on strike and promised my wife I wouldn't spend everyday at camp. I'm bored out of my mind and looking for something cheap (free) to do with my time right here at home. I've been downloading TV shows that I've never seen before, sometimes a whole season at a time. Some of them pretty good and I've been wondering what else I'm missing. I'm talking about non-network shows like MadMen, Sons of Anarchy, Dexter, Deadwood, True Blood, Nurse Jackie, Weeds...if you never heard of those shows you're missing out on some of the best TV ever made. Every episode is like a little movie...like how the Sopranos when it was on...really well made and total engrossing. Anyway, can anyone recommend any shows that might not be on my radar? I'll watch anything good, comedy, drammas, action, whatever...as long as it's well made. No British shows please...I can't understand what they're saying. Thanks, folks. Edited August 1, 2009 by Fishnwire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tightline Posted August 1, 2009 Report Share Posted August 1, 2009 A friend of mine put me on to Heroes...after the first 2 episodes I have been hooked....start at season 1 though it's in 3 now...you'll be a couch potato in no time!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishnwire Posted August 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2009 I watched Heros from the beginning...I lost interest in it in the second season. All that time traveling/alternate universe stuff just threw me. Speaking of "lost"...Lost completely sucks me in. Good show. Angelina Lily is smokin'! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadianboy Posted August 1, 2009 Report Share Posted August 1, 2009 rescue me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishnwire Posted August 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2009 Thank you for that CanadianBoy...I forgot about Rescue Me...I have seen every episode. Amazing show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danbouck Posted August 1, 2009 Report Share Posted August 1, 2009 Departures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pigeontroller Posted August 1, 2009 Report Share Posted August 1, 2009 The Tudors, about King Henry VIII Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blarg Posted August 1, 2009 Report Share Posted August 1, 2009 If you like cars, Top Gear on BBC canada. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trapshooter Posted August 1, 2009 Report Share Posted August 1, 2009 Weeds. Entourage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch Posted August 1, 2009 Report Share Posted August 1, 2009 Dexter....great show! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky or Specks Posted August 1, 2009 Report Share Posted August 1, 2009 (edited) Firefly-possibly the best TV series never seen.(picture a series about the life of Han Solo) Also check out the internet for an interweb series called The Guild Edited August 1, 2009 by Musky or Specks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LebowSKI Posted August 1, 2009 Report Share Posted August 1, 2009 Curb Your Enthusiasm, Brotherhood, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia and some of the others mentioned are all very solid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted August 1, 2009 Report Share Posted August 1, 2009 Trailer Park Boys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northhunter Posted August 1, 2009 Report Share Posted August 1, 2009 Rescue Me, Always Sunny in Philadelphia, and Departures are the ones I've been beaten to. If you can look up "Generation Kill". Awesome stuff. It was an HBO Mini-Series but I had only heard about it because I had read the book (I don't get HBO ) If you like Jesse James (Monster Garage, etc.) he had a series or at least a couple specials that I don't think aired in Canada - don't remember what it/they were called. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northhunter Posted August 1, 2009 Report Share Posted August 1, 2009 I forgot "Robot Chicken" - it's not for everyone, but you said anything If you're someone who "gets it" but hasn't seen it before, you'll p!$$ your pants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fisherman7 Posted August 1, 2009 Report Share Posted August 1, 2009 Big bang theory - funniest show on main stream tv. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 tone z71 Posted August 1, 2009 Report Share Posted August 1, 2009 Ice Road truckers,Deadlist catch,American Loggers,Heli loggers,Dirty Jobs bought all I sit long enough to watch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twocoda Posted August 1, 2009 Report Share Posted August 1, 2009 Since my FTA went down ....i have been committed to the LOST series from the first season to the 5th.....Excellent show if you like Stephen King scenarios ...youll love this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck2fan Posted August 1, 2009 Report Share Posted August 1, 2009 One good show I didn't see mentioned was Dead Like Me... Also if you liked Deadwood the show Kings with Ian McShane isn't too bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadianboy Posted August 1, 2009 Report Share Posted August 1, 2009 dont know if you watch it but try to watch an episode or two of how i met your other Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitespinnerbait Posted August 1, 2009 Report Share Posted August 1, 2009 Anyway, can anyone recommend any shows that might not be on my radar? I'll watch anything good, Thanks, folks. Young and the Restless.................. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted August 2, 2009 Report Share Posted August 2, 2009 Primeval Found this show earlier this year and it's pretty cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishnwire Posted August 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2009 There's a few there a haven't heard of. I'll check 'em out. Thanks, guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crankbait Posted August 2, 2009 Report Share Posted August 2, 2009 Deadliest Catch Austin Steven's Adventures (Like Steve Irwin) Departures Lost House Two and a Half Men Weeds Dexter Ice Road Truckers Life After People Some that I can think of at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jediangler Posted August 2, 2009 Report Share Posted August 2, 2009 (edited) Whale Wars, awesome show. Edited August 2, 2009 by jediangler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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