# 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:** 87
**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:** [September 10, 2022, 7:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108/1722 "2022-09-10T07:39:57Z")
He was also in at least one of the newer Star Wars films, as Evil Empire Commander, or something like that, though he probably wouldn’t thank me for reminding anyone. And he appeared in an episode of Black Mirror as a man ‘brought back to life’ by his partner using his social media history. Son of actor Brendan Gleeson. Didn’t realise I knew so much about him. ---
**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:** [September 10, 2022, 11:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108/1723 "2022-09-10T11:48:47Z")
> [@not\_what\_you\_d\_expect](#): > > I’m watching “The Good Fight” and I just love it. We’ve enjoyed it in the past, but Paramount+ is such a pain in the butt to use in our present apartment that it’s not worth the aggravation. ---
**Author:** ![LurkMeister](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/3da27b/32.png) [@LurkMeister](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LurkMeister)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2022, 1:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108/1724 "2022-09-12T01:01:36Z")
I never watched a single episode of “The Good Wife” but love “The Good Fight”. ---
**Author:** ![Dewey\_Finn](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dewey_finn/32/4222_2.png) [@Dewey\_Finn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dewey_Finn)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2022, 1:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108/1725 "2022-09-12T01:02:46Z")
If you like The Good Fight, I recommend watching The Good Wife. It was a fun show. ---
**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:** [September 12, 2022, 2:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108/1726 "2022-09-12T02:34:02Z")
Darn, I see that “The Good Fight” is on Paramount+, so it might be awhile before I see it. Same thing with “The Good Wife”. ---
**Author:** ![Chelonaut](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/e9a140/32.png) [@Chelonaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chelonaut)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2022, 8:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108/1727 "2022-09-12T08:45:12Z")
I had given up on “Silicon Valley” early in season 5. Felt it was just spinning its wheels, and Richard especially to me was sometimes downright uncomfortable to watch. I decided to watch it again, and promised my self I would skip ahead if any moment felt too tedious. All in all it paid off, they made some smart reshuffling of the cast. Laurie was made an outright adversary, Monica joins the company and becomes sort of frenemy of Guilfoyle. Jared breaking with Richard and finding another ‘assistee’ who is even more socially awkward and helpless when not coding … wasn’t funny or interesting, thankfully they abandoned that quickly. Most reliably funny thing in the show is Matt Ross’ portrayal of the slimy, bombastic Gavin Belson, but for some seasons he has mostly been in his own orbit. In season 6 they incorporate him better in the main plot. The ending wasn’t brilliant, but all in all satisfying. ---
**Author:** ![GuanoLad](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/guanolad/32/42_2.png) [@GuanoLad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GuanoLad)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2022, 9:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108/1728 "2022-09-12T09:12:45Z")
Would just like to point out that The Good Place, The Good Doctor, Good Sam, Good Witch, Good Girls, Good Omens, and Good Trouble are not spin-offs of The Good Wife. ---
**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:** [September 12, 2022, 11:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108/1729 "2022-09-12T11:32:11Z")
Watching **The Act** on Hulu, a 2019 limited series based on the true story of a woman who scammed a lot of money from people and agencies by claiming that her daughter had a variety of debilitating diseases. Patricia Arquette is excellent. Also watching **The Patient** on Hulu (mentioned above). Steve Carell as a psychiatrist being held captive by his serial killer patient. He’s convincing in a dramatic role. ---
**Author:** ![LurkMeister](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/3da27b/32.png) [@LurkMeister](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LurkMeister)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2022, 8:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108/1730 "2022-09-12T20:50:33Z")
If I’m remembering correctly, when “The Good Wife” first aired there was something about the way it was described that made me think I wouldn’t like it. Possibly because it sounded like more of a soap opera type show than it really was. ---
**Author:** ![Dewey\_Finn](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dewey_finn/32/4222_2.png) [@Dewey\_Finn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dewey_Finn)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2022, 8:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108/1731 "2022-09-12T20:52:01Z")
I seem to remember thinking the same thing and there were minor soap opera elements (like the marital issues between the title character and her politician husband) but the majority of the show was great, particularly the legal stuff. ---
**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:** [September 13, 2022, 5:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108/1732 "2022-09-13T17:11:57Z")
elsbeth was my favourite character on that show. ---
**Author:** ![Dewey\_Finn](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dewey_finn/32/4222_2.png) [@Dewey\_Finn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dewey_Finn)\ **Post date:** [September 13, 2022, 5:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108/1733 "2022-09-13T17:40:29Z")
She _was_ a great character; really weird but surprisingly effective as an attorney. And there were other weird but effective characters; like the investigator who went investigating with a toddler in a stroller. ---
**Author:** ![JohnT](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnt/32/15048_2.png) [@JohnT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnT)\ **Post date:** [September 13, 2022, 5:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108/1734 "2022-09-13T17:45:08Z")
> [@GuanoLad](#): > > Would just like to point out that The Good Place, The Good Doctor, Good Sam, Good Witch, Good Girls, Good Omens, and Good Trouble are not spin-offs of The Good Wife. Good to know… ---
**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:** [September 13, 2022, 6:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108/1735 "2022-09-13T18:02:44Z")
Good grief. ---
**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:** [September 13, 2022, 6:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108/1736 "2022-09-13T18:35:07Z")
oh yeah! i loved and coveted his lion speaker. ---
**Author:** ![Gyrate](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gyrate/32/3588_2.png) [@Gyrate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gyrate)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2022, 8:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108/1737 "2022-09-14T08:43:30Z")
Started watching **Strong Girl Bong-Soon** but the writing is just terrible (although Wikipedia informs me it’s ridiculously successful in Korea) and the main characters are so heavily made-up they look plastic. I’ve managed three episodes but I will likely give up on this. ---
**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:** [September 14, 2022, 12:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108/1738 "2022-09-14T12:35:37Z")
Finished **The Act**. Kind of a slog at the end, and emotionally exhausting. We’re also continuing with **The Patient.** ---
**Author:** ![carrps](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carrps/32/2957_2.png) [@carrps](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carrps)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2022, 5:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108/1739 "2022-09-14T17:20:24Z")
Our local PBS station just started airing Sister Boniface. Female Father Brown? I’ve only seen one episode so far. But, of course, I recognized the local stately manor from several other shows. ---
**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:** [September 15, 2022, 12:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108/1740 "2022-09-15T00:29:37Z")
Season five of **The Handmaid’s Tale** is back, with two eps available on Hulu. The most recent ep of **Reservation Dogs** really sucked ass. We didn’t get through it. ---
**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:** [September 15, 2022, 8:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108/1741 "2022-09-15T20:18:26Z")
Anybody else watch **Devil in Ohio**? It was entertaining enough to hold my attention for 8 episodes but there was a connection they forgot to make at the end that bugs me… We are led to understand that the community needs to sacrifice the leader’s daughter so Satan will heal their crops and grant them prosperity. But we see the leader getting dialysis. I thought for sure that he wanted his daughter’s kidney. But then they try to burn her alive before attempting to harvest her organs. Was the dialysis machine just misdirection, or what? [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108.md?page=86) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108.md?page=88)