# 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:** 51
**Author:** ![Sunny\_Daze](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sunny_daze/32/438_2.png) [@Sunny\_Daze](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunny_Daze)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2022, 8:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108/1001 "2022-02-12T20:18:47Z")
We just started Season 2 of _Resident Alien_. I was just about to cancel the cable, so I need to figure out how to stream it. It’s sort of quirky, about an alien who is sent to destroy all humans (a galactic hitman) but crash-lands instead. Shenanigans ensue. ---
**Author:** ![Sunny\_Daze](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sunny_daze/32/438_2.png) [@Sunny\_Daze](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunny_Daze)\ **Post date:** [February 13, 2022, 6:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108/1002 "2022-02-13T18:39:02Z")
Now we’re watching _Breaking Bad_. I know, I’m many years behind the rest of the world. So far, I like it. ---
**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:** [February 13, 2022, 6:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108/1003 "2022-02-13T18:59:27Z")
I had a brain fart and thought that _Corner Gas_ was a series I had seen a couple of times on PBS years ago and liked, so I started watching that and like it _okay_. I quickly remembered, though, that what I had watched on PBS was _The Red Green Show_. It turns out that all 15(!) seasons are on [Archive.org](http://Archive.org), so I tried watching the first episode, and it was literally one of the worst things I had ever seen in my life. ---
**Author:** ![GreysonCarlisle](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/a87d85/32.png) [@GreysonCarlisle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GreysonCarlisle)\ **Post date:** [February 13, 2022, 7:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108/1004 "2022-02-13T19:16:04Z")
I’ve been watching NewsRadio. I’ve never seen it before, and it’s really fun. I’m about halfway through Season 4, and I’m feeling pretty bad for the actors because I know that Phil Hartman was murdered only days after this season’s final episode aired. ---
**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:** [February 13, 2022, 8:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108/1005 "2022-02-13T20:39:34Z")
I’ve watched it twice, plus both follow-on series about Jesse and Saul Goodman. Loved it both times. It just seems to get better and better as it goes along. ---
**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:** [February 13, 2022, 10:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108/1006 "2022-02-13T22:07:18Z")
Watched the first episode of _Bel-Air_. It is about a young man from Philadelphia who has his life flipped turned upside down when some trouble in his neighborhood leads to his moving across the country to live with his aunt and uncle. It is kind of…bland. I think it really worked better as just a joke trailer on Youtube. ---
**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:** [February 15, 2022, 2:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108/1007 "2022-02-15T14:54:41Z")
> [@Wheelz](#): > > We happened upon **Forever** on Prime, Heh. Your description sucked me in. Had I not read your post, I would have stopped watching midway through the first episode, but I stuck it out and watched the eight thirty minute episodes last night. I’m still not sure if that was a good thing … ---
**Author:** ![CaptMurdock](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/captmurdock/32/11736_2.png) [@CaptMurdock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CaptMurdock)\ **Post date:** [February 15, 2022, 6:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108/1008 "2022-02-15T18:55:18Z")
Started the second season of _Dollface,_ with Kat Denning and Brenda Song, among others. They are very close to overusing the Imaginary Cat Lady, but otherwise I’m enjoying it. Still watching _Single Drunk Female._ And, yes, _How I Met Your Father._ ---
**Author:** ![ShadowFacts](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/shadowfacts/32/2934_2.png) [@ShadowFacts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ShadowFacts)\ **Post date:** [February 15, 2022, 8:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108/1009 "2022-02-15T20:59:02Z")
We’re enjoying _Somebody Somewhere_ on HBO Max. It’s gently funny with a distinct hint of moroseness lurking in the background. Full of quirky but true-to-life characters. I recommend it. ---
**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:** [February 16, 2022, 5:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108/1010 "2022-02-16T17:01:15Z")
> [@kayaker](#): > > > [@Wheelz](#): > > > > We happened upon **Forever** on Prime, > > Heh. Your description sucked me in. Had I not read your post, I would have stopped watching midway through the first episode, but I stuck it out and watched the eight thirty minute episodes last night. I’m still not sure if that was a good thing … We watched it more slowly; just finished last night. I’ll say one thing - it rarely goes where you think it will, which isn’t necessarily good or bad, but in this case kept me engaged. I’m not going to unconditionally recommend it, but it was interesting and thought-provoking at the very least. ---
**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:** [February 16, 2022, 10:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108/1011 "2022-02-16T22:53:17Z")
> [@Wheelz](#): > > I’m not going to unconditionally recommend it, but it was interesting and thought-provoking at the very least. I agree. ETA: I’ll also point out that I was glad I had no clue where things were headed from the start. ---
**Author:** ![jsc1953](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/5daacb/32.png) [@jsc1953](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jsc1953)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2022, 12:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108/1012 "2022-02-17T00:13:58Z")
I stumbled accidentally on something called **Repair Shop** , on the Discovery Channel. In each episode, somebody comes in to an English establishment with an antique gizmo, doodad, or three-cornered thingamabob that belonged to their beloved grandfather but has fallen into a sad state of disrepair. The artisans and craftspeople of the shop work magic and get it back to the delighted owner. I find it fascinating, watching people working with tools and skills that I had no idea existed. It’s something you can just set your DVR to record every episode, and spend a nice hour (fast forwarding through the too-many commercials) and unwind. ---
**Author:** ![Cheesesteak](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cheesesteak/32/3694_2.png) [@Cheesesteak](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cheesesteak)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2022, 12:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108/1013 "2022-02-17T00:19:29Z")
Without spoiling the show, is Forever a light comedy type show or something darker and more depressing? We often pick shows based on our mood, and I’d like to be on point with this one if it’s worth starting. ---
**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:** [February 17, 2022, 12:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108/1014 "2022-02-17T00:46:53Z")
> [@Cheesesteak](#): > > Without spoiling the show, is Forever a light comedy type show or something darker and more depressing? I wouldn’t characterize it as either of these, or even in between. It’s kind of its own thing. There’s a good deal of humor, but it’s not a laugh-out-loud comedy. And there are some serious themes, but it’s not morose or depressing. I’m sure that helps you not at all. 😁 ---
**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:** [February 17, 2022, 1:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108/1015 "2022-02-17T01:20:16Z")
> [@Cheesesteak](#): > > something darker and more depressing? And yet not. ---
**Author:** ![Superdude](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/superdude/32/13450_2.png) [@Superdude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Superdude)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2022, 7:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108/1016 "2022-02-17T07:06:34Z")
I’ve said before, and I’ll say it again, that the only thing that would make me watch that show would be to find out that [these guys](https://www.google.com/search?q=mac+dennis+and+charlie&rlz=1CDGOYI_enUS924US924&hl=en-US&prmd=vin&sxsrf=APq-WBtFH3weE-AmtMpxtJglVV2CfjlF_Q:1645081513372&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiDjuyZlob2AhVul2oFHV5aCvoQ_AUoAnoECAIQAg&biw=320&bih=454&dpr=2#imgrc=GzI_FQ6jDXcm8M) we’re the ones up to no good. ---
**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:** [February 19, 2022, 9:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108/1017 "2022-02-19T21:13:07Z")
I’m watching “You”. I’m in the first season, and it’s not bad, but I’m having trouble seeing how this is going to go three seasons without getting tiresome. ---
**Author:** ![JohnGalt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johngalt/32/184_2.png) [@JohnGalt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnGalt)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2022, 3:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108/1018 "2022-02-20T03:50:05Z")
Oh gad yes. Sam in \*Somebody Somewhere \* reminds me of a handful of coworkers who are bigger sized than you usually see in movies, but are really interesting to get to know. ---
**Author:** ![XOldiesJock](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/x/ec9cab/32.png) [@XOldiesJock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/XOldiesJock)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2022, 4:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108/1019 "2022-02-20T16:12:03Z")
The first few episodes of **Locke & Key** on Netflix were interesting, but it went on way too long at 10 episodes and ended on a cliffhanger for a second season, which I have no interesting in watching. ---
**Author:** ![BwanaBob](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bwanabob/32/2985_2.png) [@BwanaBob](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BwanaBob)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2022, 3:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108/1020 "2022-02-21T15:04:39Z")
I’ve been binge watching the original Mission: Impossible series on Pluto TV. I was not allowed to stay up that late during its early seasons, so I never saw those episodes. SO many Star Trek guests were guests in this series too (thank you Desilu). [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108.md?page=50) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108.md?page=52)