# Series you've recently watched, are now watching or have given up on **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Tags:** tv-shows-scripted\ **Created:** [July 9, 2021, 5:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108 "2021-07-09T17:50:52Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 183
**Author:** ![kayaker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kayaker/32/441_2.png) [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Post date:** [January 23, 2024, 3:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108/3644 "2024-01-23T15:09:54Z")
Finished watching **Reacher** last night. It’s funny how little the plot advances during each episode. There is just over-the-top action pieces one after the other. ---
**Author:** ![Smid](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/838e76/32.png) [@Smid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Smid)\ **Post date:** [January 23, 2024, 3:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108/3645 "2024-01-23T15:59:04Z")
> [@vislor](#): > > but … but … but That’s every detective show. The clues point toward this person until they don’t. They make the decision they can with the evidence they have and when it doesn’t pan out, they move on. I’m not sure what it is you were looking for? A show has to set their formula before they break it. > > I liked Castle and if you didn’t, obviously that’s fine. I liked Castle until the last few seasons and the leads wouldn’t be on the same set. In shows like this, I watch for the characters I like. The crime will be different every time so my question is will I like watching those characters solve it. If yes, I watch it. Well, with variation, that was a lot of crime shows. But Castle STUCK with that format. So repetitively, it was a joke. You waited to them arriving at crime scene, and… IT’S HIM. THAT ONE. I watched every episode of Castle. Kind of. Well, I fell asleep during a number of them. There was a spare 30 minutes which weren’t important really, and I woke up for the end. Sadly, once this format is pointed out to you, it might ruin the show. It literally does this every time. The person who did it is ALWAYS the the first person they meet. ---
**Author:** ![vislor](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/vislor/32/5933_2.png) [@vislor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/vislor)\ **Post date:** [January 23, 2024, 4:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108/3646 "2024-01-23T16:28:10Z")
> [@Smid](#): > > I watched every episode of Castle. Kind of. Well, I fell asleep during a number of them. There was a spare 30 minutes which weren’t important really, and I woke up for the end. Sadly, once this format is pointed out to you, it might ruin the show. It literally does this every time. The person who did it is ALWAYS the the first person they meet. Okay, that’s interesting. Doing some research, apparently it’s even worse than that! The first suspect is always alibied by Esposito and Ryan! I still enjoyed it, especially in the early seasons, with the banter. It helps that I like Nathan. Thanks for the discussion! ---
**Author:** ![Smid](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/838e76/32.png) [@Smid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Smid)\ **Post date:** [January 23, 2024, 7:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108/3647 "2024-01-23T19:19:02Z")
> [@vislor](#): > > I still enjoyed it, especially in the early seasons, with the banter. It helps that I like Nathan. I like the star and the format, the characters were likeable too. Found it quite sad that the two leads didn’t get out and that’s why it ended… I’d watch most things with Fillion, wonder what The Rookie is like purely because I wondered what he was doing now. ---
**Author:** ![rocking\_chair](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rocking_chair/32/2918_2.png) [@rocking\_chair](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rocking_chair)\ **Post date:** [January 23, 2024, 7:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108/3648 "2024-01-23T19:23:35Z")
good old crazy family dynamics. series like these really have me appreciating the family i have. ---
**Author:** ![Mahaloth](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mahaloth/32/1079_2.png) [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Post date:** [January 24, 2024, 12:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108/3649 "2024-01-24T00:06:29Z")
I just finished **The Curse** from Nathan Fielder and the final episode was extremely bizarre. What a strange show. I’m not sure I enjoyed it all that much, to be honest. ---
**Author:** ![vislor](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/vislor/32/5933_2.png) [@vislor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/vislor)\ **Post date:** [January 24, 2024, 3:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108/3650 "2024-01-24T03:29:04Z")
> [@Smid](#): > > I like the star and the format, the characters were likeable too. Found it quite sad that the two leads > didn’t get out and that’s why it ended… I’d watch most things with Fillion, wonder what The Rookie > is like purely because I wondered what he was doing now. We have enjoyed The Rookie. Again, mostly due to Nathan. As typical, the first few seasons are about being a rookie, and I wonder how real it is. It has gotten more into drama based on the characters actions over the seasons. ---
**Author:** ![Elmer\_J.Fudd](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/elmer_j.fudd/32/1211_2.png) [@Elmer\_J.Fudd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elmer_J.Fudd)\ **Post date:** [January 24, 2024, 6:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108/3651 "2024-01-24T06:38:38Z")
We didn’t even make it through the first episode of **The Curse**. No laughs or real intrigue; just a lot of cringe. ---
**Author:** ![DrDeth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b487fb/32.png) [@DrDeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrDeth)\ **Post date:** [January 24, 2024, 6:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108/3652 "2024-01-24T06:49:51Z")
> [@vislor](#): > > We have enjoyed The Rookie. Again, mostly due to Nathan. As typical, the first few seasons are about being a rookie, and I wonder how real it is. It has gotten more into drama based on the characters actions over the seasons. The Police procedures and slang is pretty right on. Most rookies get through without ever firing their gun except at the range however. Hell, many cops get thru their entire career without a gunfight. I am not a fan of all the drama. I do like the little humorous bits. ---
**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:** [January 24, 2024, 7:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108/3653 "2024-01-24T07:14:37Z")
> [@Elmer\_J.Fudd](#): > > We didn’t even make it through the first episode of **The Curse**. No laughs or real intrigue; just a lot of cringe. Then read spoilers for the last episode. You’ll go “Huh.” ---
**Author:** ![needscoffee](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/needscoffee/32/1076_2.png) [@needscoffee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/needscoffee)\ **Post date:** [January 24, 2024, 7:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108/3654 "2024-01-24T07:54:14Z")
> [@Elmer\_J.Fudd](#): > > We didn’t even make it through the first episode of **The Curse**. No laughs or real intrigue; just a lot of cringe Same here - I lasted about 7 minutes. ---
**Author:** ![Love\_Rhombus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/love_rhombus/32/10694_2.png) [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Post date:** [January 24, 2024, 12:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108/3655 "2024-01-24T12:00:52Z")
I binged all of Hazbin Hotel on Netflix. I went in expecting an oddball animated show like Owl House. NOPE. It is not for kids. Very adult subject matter and some dark stuff. Gave me a headache. Good songs, though, and I forgot Keith David could sing. ---
**Author:** ![hogarth](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hogarth/32/1773_2.png) [@hogarth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hogarth)\ **Post date:** [January 24, 2024, 12:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108/3656 "2024-01-24T12:25:39Z")
> [@Love\_Rhombus](#): > > I binged all of Hazbin Hotel on Netflix. Wikipedia suggests it was made for Amazon Prime. I might check it out. I find Amazon Prime is pretty bad at recommending stuff other than the same few series over and over again. ---
**Author:** ![iamatractorboy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/iamatractorboy/32/21261_2.png) [@iamatractorboy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iamatractorboy)\ **Post date:** [January 24, 2024, 12:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108/3657 "2024-01-24T12:27:49Z")
> [@kayaker](#): > > Finished watching **Reacher** last night. It’s funny how little the plot advances during each episode. There is just over-the-top action pieces one after the other. Completely agree. So much filler this season. And the final episode was probably the worst one so far, that helicopter fight was ridiculous. I’ll give it one more season and if it is more of the same I am giving up!! Much better is _Boy Swallows Universe_, an Australian drama on Netflix about a young lad growing up in a family with, well let’s just say issues, with plenty of gentle humour and no little heart to it. My partner had heard it was good, whereas I hadn’t heard of it full stop. We gave it a go and are several episodes in and enjoying it. The 13 year old at the centre of it is a terrific young actor. ---
**Author:** ![Chefguy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chefguy/32/138_2.png) [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Post date:** [January 24, 2024, 1:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108/3658 "2024-01-24T13:44:54Z")
Finished the latest season of Bosch: Legacy. Ended in a cliffhanger again, so I guess they’re planning another season. Started S8 of Shetland. Well done from the get-go, with the added bonus of Ashley Jensen, who we love. ---
**Author:** ![vislor](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/vislor/32/5933_2.png) [@vislor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/vislor)\ **Post date:** [January 24, 2024, 2:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108/3659 "2024-01-24T14:02:05Z")
> [@DrDeth](#): > > The Police procedures and slang is pretty right on. Most rookies get through without ever firing their gun except at the range however. Hell, many cops get thru their entire career without a gunfight. > > I am not a fan of all the drama. I do like the little humorous bits. I’m glad some of it is right. I knew that stats that most police officers don’t fire their gun, possibly ever. I know it’s for the drama. This isn’t our typical show. We like some SciFi/Fantasy elements in them but we like Nathan and he’s fun to watch! Thanks for the discussin! ---
**Author:** ![solost](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/solost/32/11776_2.png) [@solost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solost)\ **Post date:** [January 24, 2024, 2:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108/3660 "2024-01-24T14:23:33Z")
> [@jsc1953](#): > > I’m leery of shows that go all in on establishing the weirdness but forget to write a story….looking at you, Lost. And Goliath season 3. > > But I like what I’ve seen so far thru episode 2, so I’ll give it a shot. I’m hoping that since each _True Detective_ season is a self-contained anthology story, the writers plotted out the entire story arc, including a satisfying ending, beforehand. _ **Hoping** _… 🤞 ---
**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:** [January 24, 2024, 7:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108/3661 "2024-01-24T19:12:59Z")
> [@Love\_Rhombus](#): > > I binged all of Hazbin Hotel on Netflix. If you are interested, there is a companion series called _Helluva Boss_ that is available on Youtube. (As is the original pilot of _Hazbin Hotel_.) ---
**Author:** ![XOldiesJock](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/x/ec9cab/32.png) [@XOldiesJock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/XOldiesJock)\ **Post date:** [January 24, 2024, 11:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108/3662 "2024-01-24T23:52:42Z")
> [@Love\_Rhombus](#): > > _I binged all of Hazbin Hotel_ Is this the one that all the Christians are so steamed about? Can’t wait to see it! ---
**Author:** ![Love\_Rhombus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/love_rhombus/32/10694_2.png) [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Post date:** [January 24, 2024, 11:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108/3663 "2024-01-24T23:53:53Z")
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