# I need a new show to watch! **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [April 21, 2010, 2:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-a-new-show-to-watch/536820 "2010-04-21T02:32:51Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Acsenray](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/acsenray/32/4519_2.png) [@Acsenray](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Acsenray)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2010, 12:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-a-new-show-to-watch/536820/21 "2010-04-22T12:32:48Z")
Oh I am very well aware that I’m in a minority on dream on. But I found it hilarious and well acted. ---
**Author:** ![Wheelz](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wheelz/32/5718_2.png) [@Wheelz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wheelz)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2010, 12:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-a-new-show-to-watch/536820/22 "2010-04-22T12:34:30Z")
I came in to say _The Shield_, but two posters beat me to it. But what the hell… _ **The Shield** _. In no way does it fit your “traditional police drama” contraindication. You liked _The Wire_, _The Sopranos_, and _Deadwood_, so I don’t think I’m going out on a limb here. For a bit lighter fare, you might enjoy _ **Psych** _. ---
**Author:** ![Lunar\_Saltlick](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/977dab/32.png) [@Lunar\_Saltlick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lunar_Saltlick)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2010, 12:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-a-new-show-to-watch/536820/23 "2010-04-22T12:51:39Z")
You are practically crying out for Trailer Park Boys. Adult language, grotesque nudity (from shirtless Randy), deranged trashy situations, and massive amounts of gunfire. Plus, the greatest line ever delivered in a sitcom: Randy: Dope and cops don’t mix, do they Mr. Lahey? Mr. Lahey: Like shit and strawberry shortcake, Randy. C’mon, we got work to do. ---
**Author:** ![Acsenray](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/acsenray/32/4519_2.png) [@Acsenray](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Acsenray)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2010, 12:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-a-new-show-to-watch/536820/24 "2010-04-22T12:54:09Z")
Wow I’ve neverheard of that one. Definitely one to hunt down. ---
**Author:** ![Elysium](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/3be4f8/32.png) [@Elysium](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elysium)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2010, 2:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-a-new-show-to-watch/536820/25 "2010-04-22T14:49:45Z")
> [@Wheelz](#): > > I came in to say _The Shield_, but two posters beat me to it. > > But what the hell… _ **The Shield** _. In no way does it fit your “traditional police drama” contraindication. You liked _The Wire_, _The Sopranos_, and _Deadwood_, so I don’t think I’m going out on a limb here. > > For a bit lighter fare, you might enjoy _ **Psych** _. I’ll have to third the **Psych** recommendation. I don’t think there’s been a boring episode yet. The premise is completely ludicrous and they revel in it, it’s just consistently funny and always entertaining. I love the characters of Sean and Gus so much. ---
**Author:** ![salinqmind](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/3ec8ea/32.png) [@salinqmind](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/salinqmind)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2010, 3:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-a-new-show-to-watch/536820/26 "2010-04-22T15:01:51Z")
> [@acsenray](#): > > Oh I am very well aware that I’m in a minority on dream on. But I found it hilarious and well acted. I have a dozen videotapes of Dream On, but they’re so old I’m afraid to play them. I may have to trade them in for a DVD. I think that show was brilliant. ---
**Author:** ![FoieGrasIsEvil](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/foiegrasisevil/32/16638_2.png) [@FoieGrasIsEvil](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FoieGrasIsEvil)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2010, 3:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-a-new-show-to-watch/536820/27 "2010-04-22T15:09:08Z")
Hie thee to a Netflix subscription. ---
**Author:** ![Flip\_Pancake](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/f1d935/32.png) [@Flip\_Pancake](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Flip_Pancake)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2010, 3:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-a-new-show-to-watch/536820/28 "2010-04-22T15:19:47Z")
I see you like your food programs and British comedies. Try a little [Posh Nosh](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bzjR0yL4f0Y) perhaps? Most of the episodes are on Youtube. Clips are on the [BBC site](http://www.bbc.co.uk/comedy/poshnosh/) too. ---
**Author:** ![Nature\_s\_Call](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/nature_s_call/32/19006_2.png) [@Nature\_s\_Call](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nature_s_Call)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2010, 3:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-a-new-show-to-watch/536820/29 "2010-04-22T15:23:32Z")
The Shield. Can’t be repeated enough. ---
**Author:** ![Acsenray](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/acsenray/32/4519_2.png) [@Acsenray](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Acsenray)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2010, 3:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-a-new-show-to-watch/536820/30 "2010-04-22T15:52:47Z")
Unfortunately/fortunately, I’m already onto _Psych_. I bought the whole series on Itunes. I didn’t mention it in my OP because it doesn’t quite reach my top tier of favorites, but I agree it’s a good show. I’m also already signed on to _Caprica_, although I haven’t yet watched the last few episodes. _V_ has been in my Hulu queue for some time, but I haven’t yet found the time to catch up (I think the first few episodes are already expired!). I appreciate all your suggestions. I don’t know whether or how is the best way to respond. Please don’t be offended if I don’t respond specifically to particular suggestions. I see a lot of suggestions for _The Shield_. The near unanimity makes me curious, but I’m still hesitant to get into a cop show. I find the thought of it exhausting for some reason. I saw the first episode of _The Good Wife_, and I have no further interest in it. _Twin Peaks_ – I saw that when it first came out! It started out well, possibly started a mini-revolution in television drama, but went quickly downhill when Lynch seemed to get bored with it. It definitely has not aged well in my view. It doesn’t hold together as a story. I just watched the first 27 seconds of that YouTube clip of _Posh Nosh_ and I already love it. Richard E. Grant! That one’s definitely going on my list. I also found a clip of “Rickyisms” from _Trailer Park Boys_. 56 seconds of that tells me I need to see more! Checked out _Archer_ promo too "Call me after if you aren’t all stretched out … " I can’t believe that I hadn’t heard of these shows before! > [@FoieGrasIsEvil](#): > > Hie thee to a Netflix subscription. My viewing habits are too erratic to make a monthly subscription worthwhile. I prefer to buy from Itunes when I find something I like. **salinqmind** , I can’t believe that _Dream On_ (and Larry Sanders) aren’t available on Itunes. Jeez, folks, I’m begging you to take my money! ---
**Author:** ![Sitnam](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/6a8cbe/32.png) [@Sitnam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sitnam)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2010, 4:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-a-new-show-to-watch/536820/31 "2010-04-22T16:06:32Z")
Lots of good ones already but I’ll add: Archer Three Sheets The Loop ---
**Author:** ![Lips\_Obsession](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/bbce88/32.png) [@Lips\_Obsession](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lips_Obsession)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2010, 4:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-a-new-show-to-watch/536820/32 "2010-04-22T16:44:19Z")
I must add Doctor Who! It started in 1963 and ran until the late 80’s. Just rebooted in 2005 and it’s better than ever. The storylines and characters are the best parts…the reboot also looks good, the original series suffered from low budget, so it’s somewhat cheesy. ---
**Author:** ![Cat\_Whisperer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cat_whisperer/32/4839_2.png) [@Cat\_Whisperer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cat_Whisperer)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2010, 5:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-a-new-show-to-watch/536820/33 "2010-04-22T17:24:49Z")
I think we missed “Fringe” - I love this show. Walter Bishop is one of my favourite characters on television - his take on a mad genius is…well, genius. The show is nice and gory, convoluted but not so much that you never know what the hell is going on (and they seem to be weaving it all together), funny, dramatic, weird - all the things I like. ---
**Author:** ![Wheelz](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wheelz/32/5718_2.png) [@Wheelz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wheelz)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2010, 6:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-a-new-show-to-watch/536820/34 "2010-04-22T18:45:04Z")
> [@acsenray](#): > > I see a lot of suggestions for _The Shield_. The near unanimity makes me curious, but I’m still hesitant to get into a cop show. I find the thought of it exhausting for some reason. I’ll just say it’s not like any cop show you’ve seen before. Do yourself a favor and watch the first two episodes. If you’re not hooked by then, feel free to move on and accept my apologies for wasting your time. ---
**Author:** ![Acsenray](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/acsenray/32/4519_2.png) [@Acsenray](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Acsenray)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2010, 6:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-a-new-show-to-watch/536820/35 "2010-04-22T18:52:05Z")
Doctor Who - I watched pretty much all the Jon Pertwee and Tom Baker episodes in my youth. Although I liked David Tennant as the Doctor, the whole series was a disappointment to me because I was hoping for a complete reboot to serious adult drama like they did with Galactica. And I’m also dismayed by the speed of the regenerations at present. ---
**Author:** ![Antist](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/dbc845/32.png) [@Antist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Antist)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2010, 7:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-a-new-show-to-watch/536820/36 "2010-04-22T19:18:18Z")
This is awesome! I’m on the final few dvds of a tv series, and my Netflix queue is getting empty and anxious. I am making notes… **acsenray** , please allow me to chime in with another extremely enthusiastic vote for The Shield. It has brilliant writing, fascinating and (horrifyingly) psychologically consistent characters, and it’s really one of the most unique and surprising shows I’ve seen. ---
**Author:** ![WOOKINPANUB](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wookinpanub/32/132_2.png) [@WOOKINPANUB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WOOKINPANUB)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2010, 7:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-a-new-show-to-watch/536820/37 "2010-04-22T19:36:36Z")
What good taste we all have; most of my favorites have been mentioned. I’ll add _American Gothic, Carnivale and Nip/Tuck_ ---
**Author:** ![pepperlandgirl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/f17d59/32.png) [@pepperlandgirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pepperlandgirl)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2010, 7:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-a-new-show-to-watch/536820/38 "2010-04-22T19:51:03Z")
I second _It’s Always Sunny…_, _The Shield_ and _Carnivale_. I still miss that show. Also, _Angel_ (I like it better than BtVS, it’s more adult in a lot of ways). And I know you don’t want “cop shows” but _Life On Mars_ is made of awesome (I love both the UK and US versions, but you should start with the UK). ---
**Author:** ![x-ray\_vision](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/x-ray_vision/32/351_2.png) [@x-ray\_vision](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/x-ray_vision)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2010, 8:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-a-new-show-to-watch/536820/39 "2010-04-22T20:08:33Z")
If you like juvenile humor as much as I do, you’ll love _Tosh.0_. ---
**Author:** ![Tangent](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tangent/32/3098_2.png) [@Tangent](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tangent)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2010, 9:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-a-new-show-to-watch/536820/40 "2010-04-22T21:22:38Z")
\*\*\*Chuck \*\*\*- fun action/spy/romance/comedy series–it has a little of everything. No gritty realism here, but the cast is really likeable and they have tons of chemistry with each other. If you’ll give another sit-com a chance, try _ **Community.** _ It is really funny (even/especially Chevy Chase) and it has quickly become my favorite current sit-com over _The Office_ and _30 Rock_. And _ **Dexter** _, definitely _Dexter_. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-a-new-show-to-watch/536820.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-a-new-show-to-watch/536820.md?page=3)