# Dead Like Me, Pushing Daises, and The Office: All shows I've started. **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [April 12, 2017, 9:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dead-like-me-pushing-daises-and-the-office-all-shows-ive-started/784300 "2017-04-12T09:16:32Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 15\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![buddha\_david](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ee7513/32.png) [@buddha\_david](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/buddha_david)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2017, 10:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dead-like-me-pushing-daises-and-the-office-all-shows-ive-started/784300/21 "2017-04-12T22:24:40Z")
> [@GargoyleWB](#): > > I loved **Dead Like Me**. There was a follow-up movie special though that wasn’t nearly as good though, so skip that. The biggest problem was that Mandy Patinkin didn’t return for the movie. I’ve also heard that he was a real asshole to work with. ---
**Author:** ![Darren\_Garrison](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/darren_garrison/32/92_2.png) [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2017, 10:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dead-like-me-pushing-daises-and-the-office-all-shows-ive-started/784300/22 "2017-04-12T22:40:49Z")
> [@buddha\_david](#): > > The biggest problem was that Mandy Patinkin didn’t return for the movie. Not to mention the lackluster replacement for Daisy, Daisy Adair. ---
**Author:** ![DSYoungEsq](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/c6cbf5/32.png) [@DSYoungEsq](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DSYoungEsq)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2017, 10:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dead-like-me-pushing-daises-and-the-office-all-shows-ive-started/784300/23 "2017-04-12T22:52:56Z")
_Pushing Daisies_ had an excellent premise, and some really good writing. But, sadly, I think it had limited shelf-life, writers strike or no, simply because there’s a limit to what you can do in such situations to keep the show fresh, but stay true to the limits of the premise. I have the show on DVD, but I’ve only once ever gone back to watch it again, because getting all into a show that only lasted 22 episodes (less than a full season of shows!) is a bit disappointing. ---
**Author:** ![Stranger\_On\_A\_Train](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/13edae/32.png) [@Stranger\_On\_A\_Train](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stranger_On_A_Train)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2017, 10:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dead-like-me-pushing-daises-and-the-office-all-shows-ive-started/784300/24 "2017-04-12T22:54:32Z")
> [@buddha\_david](#): > > The biggest problem was that Mandy Patinkin didn’t return for the movie. And a plot that revolved around killing his replacement over and over again. Not funny, or insightful, or even clever and consistent with the characters’ previous behavior. And also, no Post-Its. WTF were the producers even thinking? Let’s make a _Dead Like Me_ movie with basically none of the things that made the show quirky and unique. These are the people who would make a Deadpool movie woth no cursing or sex. Stranger ---
**Author:** ![witzel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/edb3f5/32.png) [@witzel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/witzel)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2017, 6:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dead-like-me-pushing-daises-and-the-office-all-shows-ive-started/784300/25 "2017-04-13T18:12:14Z")
> [@Stranger\_On\_A\_Train](#): > > And also, no Post-Its. WTF were the producers even thinking? Let’s make a _Dead Like Me_ movie with basically none of the things that made the show quirky and unique. These are the people who would make a Deadpool movie woth no cursing or sex. There were Post-Its! Just, at the end is all. Completely weird that the movie focused on George’s sister so much. Felt like that plotline could have been dropped entirely, but the writers wanted George and Reggie to have closure so let’s tie it into an ‘A’ plot as well. ---
**Author:** ![brewha](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/91b2a8/32.png) [@brewha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/brewha)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2017, 6:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dead-like-me-pushing-daises-and-the-office-all-shows-ive-started/784300/26 "2017-04-13T18:44:04Z")
> [@MaxTheVool](#): > > I highly recommend that after _The Office_, you give _Parks and Rec_ a try (consider skipping the first season). I’ve been trying to get into Parks & Rec since I’ve heard that so many people like it. I’m probably 4 eps in, and am not really digging it. There have been a few good lines and it does have the feel of the office. I’ll jump to season 2 and see if it’s any better. ---
**Author:** ![NAF1138](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/naf1138/32/3245_2.png) [@NAF1138](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NAF1138)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2017, 6:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dead-like-me-pushing-daises-and-the-office-all-shows-ive-started/784300/27 "2017-04-13T18:52:10Z")
> [@brewha](#): > > I’ve been trying to get into Parks & Rec since I’ve heard that so many people like it. I’m probably 4 eps in, and am not really digging it. There have been a few good lines and it does have the feel of the office. > > I’ll jump to season 2 and see if it’s any better. So, Parks and rec gets dramatically better after season 1, but the whole show is heavily character based and you will find season 2 much funnier if you finish season 1. The first 10 episodes or so are genuinely a slog. But it does get better. Much better. ---
**Author:** ![brewha](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/91b2a8/32.png) [@brewha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/brewha)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2017, 6:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dead-like-me-pushing-daises-and-the-office-all-shows-ive-started/784300/28 "2017-04-13T18:57:05Z")
Alright, I’ll continue on. It better be worth it! Thanks for the advice. ---
**Author:** ![swampspruce](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/swampspruce/32/261_2.png) [@swampspruce](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/swampspruce)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2017, 7:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dead-like-me-pushing-daises-and-the-office-all-shows-ive-started/784300/29 "2017-04-13T19:11:38Z")
If you can find it, aother series SWMBO and I both enjoyed was [Being Erica](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Being_Erica). We both mourned the loss of Pushing Daisies, Dead Like Me, and we have Wonderfalls on dvd. ---
**Author:** ![Clothahump](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/51bf81/32.png) [@Clothahump](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Clothahump)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2017, 7:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dead-like-me-pushing-daises-and-the-office-all-shows-ive-started/784300/30 "2017-04-13T19:16:56Z")
> [@GuanoLad](#): > > _Dead Like Me_ went through a few bumps as it was produced, so it gets a bit weak as it goes. Many of the promising things that occur in the pilot don’t recur. But it’s still decent and deserved better. Agreed. The movie was okay, but without Mandy Patinkin as Rube, it was just not as good as it could have been. ---
**Author:** ![Wesley\_Clark](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wesley_clark/32/20581_2.png) [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2017, 8:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dead-like-me-pushing-daises-and-the-office-all-shows-ive-started/784300/31 "2017-04-13T20:21:40Z")
I’m also binge watching the office. I started a month or two ago. I’m on season nine and having trouble finishing. Maybe part of the reason is just because I don’t want to see every episode, but the show honestly wasn’t the same after Michael left in season 7. The last two seasons are harder to get through. Without Michael the whole dynamic changes. Normally when I binge watch something, I can only do 3-5 episodes a day max (half hour episodes, which are technically only 20 minutes excluding commercials and credits). More than that and I get sick of it. ---
**Author:** ![lazybratsche](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/ba8739/32.png) [@lazybratsche](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lazybratsche)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2017, 8:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dead-like-me-pushing-daises-and-the-office-all-shows-ive-started/784300/32 "2017-04-13T20:54:25Z")
> [@Wesley\_Clark](#): > > I’m on season nine and having trouble finishing. Maybe part of the reason is just because I don’t want to see every episode, but the show honestly wasn’t the same after Michael left in season 7. The last two seasons are harder to get through. Without Michael the whole dynamic changes. IMO, season 9 gets back on track towards the end, and has one of the most satisfying series finales that I can recall. So if you’ve gone this far you might as well finish. ---
**Author:** ![brewha](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/91b2a8/32.png) [@brewha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/brewha)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2017, 8:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dead-like-me-pushing-daises-and-the-office-all-shows-ive-started/784300/33 "2017-04-19T20:31:27Z")
> [@NAF1138](#): > > So, Parks and rec gets dramatically better after season 1, but the whole show is heavily character based and you will find season 2 much funnier if you finish season 1. The first 10 episodes or so are genuinely a slog. But it does get better. Much better. I’m now 1/2 through season 2 and it’s way better. Thanks for the advice to stick with it - it’s turning out to be a really great show. ---
**Author:** ![NAF1138](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/naf1138/32/3245_2.png) [@NAF1138](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NAF1138)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2017, 9:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dead-like-me-pushing-daises-and-the-office-all-shows-ive-started/784300/34 "2017-04-19T21:02:08Z")
> [@brewha](#): > > I’m now 1/2 through season 2 and it’s way better. Thanks for the advice to stick with it - it’s turning out to be a really great show. The crazy thing is, it doesn’t really hit its stride till season 3. Enjoy. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Snooooopy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ee7513/32.png) [@Snooooopy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snooooopy)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2017, 12:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dead-like-me-pushing-daises-and-the-office-all-shows-ive-started/784300/35 "2017-04-21T00:08:23Z")
_Pushing Daisies_ was where the delightful Anna Friel first came to my attention. There was a series on Netflix recently called _Marcella_ that I watched simply because she was headlining it. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dead-like-me-pushing-daises-and-the-office-all-shows-ive-started/784300.md?page=1)