BookJumper Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 (edited) What would you say are the best recent-ish TV series in the following categories, apart from the ones I'll mention to illustrate said categories? Fantastic Buffy the Vampire Slayer Being Human Dead Like Me Joan of Arcadia Supernatural Heroes Carnivale Comedy House M.D. Ugly Betty Glee Gilmore Girls I look forward to your suggestions ! Edited February 1, 2010 by BookJumper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kylie Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 For comedy, definitely Gilmore Girls, and I've always been very fond of Scrubs and That 70s Show. All three are cancelled now, but I think they're recent enough. Have you ever seen a show called V? It's currently being heavily advertised here but it hasn't started yet. It might fit your fantastic category as I believe it's about aliens that come to Earth under the guise of being peaceful, but they're really not (peaceful, that is). I have no idea whether it will be any good. Or how about Flash Forward? That held my interest for a short while, but then I just couldn't be bothered (eta: I suppose that's not much of a recommendation ). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookJumper Posted February 1, 2010 Author Share Posted February 1, 2010 Oh, I know all about Gilmore Girls *toodles off to edit OP*, back in Liverpool me and the housemates used to have big marathons thereof ! I'll watch Scrubs or That 70's Show if I catch re-reruns on the telly, but I'm not enough of a fan to want to own them, I don't think Flashforward I'm deliberately avoiding as I'm meaning to read the book and apparently the series is quite unfaithful, so I rather want to read the book first. V sounds a bit Mars Attack-ish which is of course a good thing; I'll keep my eyes peeled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nollaig Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 I came here to recommend Joan Of Arcadia, but I see there's no need. *Toddles on* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AbielleRose Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 Dead Like Me is one of my favorite shows! Unfortunately, it got cancelled after the 2nd season but don't let that make you think it isn't worth a watch. Heroes is also another fav, though the recent season has been a bit disappointing, imo. I can see you really getting into Glee and Gilmore Girls. They are both fun and uplifting shows to watch. The humor on Gilmore Girls is so unique, it can't be compared with anything else out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookJumper Posted February 1, 2010 Author Share Posted February 1, 2010 I came here to recommend Joan Of Arcadia, but I see there's no need. *Toddles on* I've been saying 'toodles' all this time:lurker: I'm not exactly sure why, seeing as to 'toddle' is quite clearly the root for the rather common word 'toddler' *throws all academic paraphernalia in the Thames* I am unworthy! Dead Like Me is one of my favorite shows! Unfortunately, it got cancelled after the 2nd season but don't let that make you think it isn't worth a watchIt seems like a lot of good things get cancelled after the 2nd season - Joan of Arcadia was , and apparently so was the awesome-looking Carnivale. What the...?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexiepiper Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 Castle is a great show, one of my favourites at the moment, it's about a detective and a mystery writer, but it's rather funny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankie Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 For comedy I am forced to say The Office, US version. That show has me in giggles everytime, and I'm not hating the romantic developments in the series either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kell Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 (edited) Dead Like Me has a very dark humour, but I find it really funny. I also loved Carnivale and wished they'd done more than 2 seasons of them both! Castle is crime drama with a dash of humour and is one of my favourite shows at the moment. If you like very clever crime/psychological stuff, then The Mentalist and Lie To Me are both excellent, as is Criminal Minds. The updated version of V is incredibly dull. I watched the first 4 episodes and was bored out of my skull. I watched the 4 episodes to give it a fair chance, but then they took a break and I knew I wouldn't be bothered about it when it returned. I suspect it will get cancelled pretty soon. If you like that kind of thing, you'd be better off watching the original cult classic show of the same name - the effects are dated now, but it's still a great show! If you enjoyed Battlestar Galactica, then the new spin-off, Caprica, may be right up your street. I watched the pilot last year and it looked like it could be something quite special. The first season (complete with the pilot) is about to start airing on SyFy, so if you have the means of getting hold of it... One of my favourite sci-fi shows was Farscape. It ran for 4 seasons and then finished with a mini-series, Farscape: Peacekeeper Wars. Another one I loved was Firefly, but it got cancelled during its first season, although you can get the full season on DVD and it was followed by the film Serenity, which was pretty great. Poor Nathan Fillion seems to have a jinx when it comes to being cancelled, as Castle is the only one that has gone past the first season - LOL! Edited February 1, 2010 by Kell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 For comedy I am forced to say The Office, US version. That show has me in giggles everytime, and I'm not hating the romantic developments in the series either. I as also going to say The American Office It's both fabulous and comedy. Arrested Development is a show which has me laughing just as much as The Office, Flight of the Conchords (series 1) is great too. Ooooh Glee! As for fabulous, I think The Tudors is up there. I've got two episodes of series 3 left to watch....they've been brilliant. A show that's on at the moment The Bible: A History is also pretty good. As a person who hasn't really made her mind up on the whole debate, it's good to see all sides of the arguments examined. It's also interesting if you're into ancient history. True Blood is probably my favourite show that's running at the moment though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ned Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 Curb Your Enthusiasm, possibly the funniest show i've ever seen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookie Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 The Inbetweeners made me laugh so hard I nearly fell of the sofa the last time I watched it (I've rewatched the DVD's 3 times now.) The True Blood series is really good, and The Vampire Diaries are coming on the TV soon and they might be worth a watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mexicola Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 I will second Curb Your Enthusiasm and Flight of the Conchords for comedy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pickle Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 I know its on your list but have to say Being Human, its brilliant i love the interplay between the characters and George is such a funny nerd..as for Mitchell Vapire cool and sexy!!! yummy makes fingerless look very sexy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 The Vampire Diaries are coming on the TV soon and they might be worth a watch. I'm giving it a go too Cookie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raven Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 I'd add Life of Mars to the list of "fantastic" drama series, the first series was one of the best pieces of television for years. It's not recent, but if you can track down a copy I highly recommend the Channel Four series Ultraviolet as well. A vampire story that never uses the "V" word that is streets ahead of the emo tosh being pumped out now. On the comedy front I can recommend The Big Bang Theory, How I Met Your Mother, the short lived but quirky The Class and top of the pile Futurama! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexiepiper Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 I know a few people have recommended True Blood, but I wouldn't say that's up your street as there's LOADS of nudity and sex in it. I will second Firefly/Serenity though, I just rewatched them on DVD myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peacefield Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 I second the rec of Big Bang Theory - it's hilarious! By far my fave show. The Mentalist is also very good, as is The Office and Flight of the Conchords. If you can see any reruns or rent DVDs, I also absolutely love Arrested Development and Weeds, which are both great comedies IMO. Hope you find something you like, BJ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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