# 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:** 99
**Author:** ![Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mean_mr.mustard/32/3865_2.png) [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2022, 2:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108/1964 "2022-12-03T14:22:10Z")
> [@rippingtons\_fan](#): > > I’m Dickens, He’s Fenster Wow, _that’s_ a blast from the past. Astins and Ingels were later reunited on an episode of The Addams Family. mmm ---
**Author:** ![Siam\_Sam](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/d78d45/32.png) [@Siam\_Sam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Siam_Sam)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2022, 7:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108/1965 "2022-12-03T19:34:21Z")
> [@Gyrate](#): > > Finished Season 4 of **Young Sheldon** which has just popped up on Netflix. Still enjoying it more than I did Big Bang Theory. I love _Young Sheldon_ myself. But having grown up in Texas myself and lived there all the way into the late 1980s – the time when the series begins, although I believe they are in the early '90s now – I know without a doubt that genius or no genius, any kid who openly expressed the religious doubts Sheldon does on the show would have had the Holy Bejesus beaten out of him pronto. ---
**Author:** ![epbrown](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/e47774/32.png) [@epbrown](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/epbrown)\ **Post date:** [December 5, 2022, 3:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108/1966 "2022-12-05T03:19:42Z")
Well, I finished bingeing this once I finished **Wednesday** on Netflix. The overall plot is that rather than AI, Uploaded Intelligence (UI) will be the next big thing. The best and brightest are offered immortality in the cloud and cue shenanigans. Heavy on religious allegory, but an interesting take for the most part. I’d say I liked **Pantheon** as much as **The Peripheral**. ---
**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:** [December 5, 2022, 12:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108/1967 "2022-12-05T12:39:06Z")
Having finished **Wednesday** , I’ve been working my way through **A League of Their Own** , a.k.a. Everybody’s A Lesbian. I mean, I like the characters and the actors and all, but it does seem rather single-minded in its focus while being remarkably light on anything to do with playing actual baseball. ---
**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:** [December 6, 2022, 4:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108/1968 "2022-12-06T16:01:08Z")
Also watching **Archer** , season 13. Rather tepid, although who knew Pam would turn out to be the competent one of the bunch? ETA: I did like the “Mr Bank” joke though. ---
**Author:** ![crazyjoe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/f14d63/32.png) [@crazyjoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/crazyjoe)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2022, 6:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108/1969 "2022-12-06T18:18:17Z")
I recently watched all 7 seasons of Bosch on Amazon Prime. It wasn’t perfect, but it was watchable. I watched the first episode of Bosh:Legacy last night and not sure I’ll continue. So many of the regulars from the original series got left behind, the tone is different, it just seemed flatter to me. ---
**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:** [December 6, 2022, 7:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108/1970 "2022-12-06T19:37:21Z")
I suggest reading the books by Michael Connelly. Very well written, good plotting, great characters. The series sort of mashes several books together, but still a good job. The new Legacy series doesn’t impress me. The actress playing Maddie is just. . .wrong. That Gen Z dead-eye stare is annoying in the extreme. ---
**Author:** ![peccavi](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/peccavi/32/388_2.png) [@peccavi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/peccavi)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2022, 8:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108/1971 "2022-12-06T20:16:45Z")
HBO is dropping the third and last season of **His Dark Materials** (8 episodes). So far, I’m enjoying it and it didn’t take long to get back into the story (haven’t read the books, so I have that going for me). ---
**Author:** ![icon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/c6cbf5/32.png) [@icon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/icon)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2022, 11:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108/1972 "2022-12-07T23:17:26Z")
**Cowboy Bebop** (2021). I watched this mainly because I had watched the original anime (2001) and wanted to enjoy a little more of that universe. Unfortunately, although I liked a lot of the visuals and the casting was OK, it took itself too seriously. It had fun moments but it just wasn’t as enjoyable to watch as the original. I did not hate it, but I doubt I will re-watch it, or recommend other than as a bit of curiosity for those who have seen the anime. `//i\\` ---
**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:** [December 8, 2022, 1:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108/1973 "2022-12-08T01:27:58Z")
Tried to watch **Wednesday**. Just not my cuppa, I guess. ---
**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:** [December 8, 2022, 2:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108/1974 "2022-12-08T02:54:37Z")
> [@Uniqueorn](#): > > Just watched the first two episodes (they are coming out on a weekly basis) of Slow Horses, an espionage thriller/workplace drama. Slow Horses (Slough House) is where disgraced MI5 agents get sent in order to live out their lives or rehabilitate their reputation. Just a heads-up that season 2 has started for the pokey ponies. ---
**Author:** ![Precambrianmollusc](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/precambrianmollusc/32/63_2.png) [@Precambrianmollusc](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Precambrianmollusc)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2022, 5:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108/1975 "2022-12-08T05:10:10Z")
We just finished season one of The Great, it was fun and easy watching so into season 2 ---
**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:** [December 8, 2022, 6:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108/1976 "2022-12-08T06:06:59Z")
Now that season one has dealt with all the tedious character development and premise setup, season two of **Slow Horses** can jump right into the main story. The first two episodes have been fun despite the horror of watching Gary Oldman consume a bowl of noodles - almost as nauseating as his stocking feet. ---
**Author:** ![TRC4941](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/trc4941/32/6792_2.png) [@TRC4941](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TRC4941)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2022, 3:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108/1977 "2022-12-08T15:29:33Z")
I loved The Good Wife so when I saw that The Good Fight was available on Paramount/Amazon I immediately dove in. The first 4 seasons were really good. I am now on the last season (6) and I’m not sure I can get to the final episode. It has gone off the rails in whackadoodle land. ---
**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:** [December 8, 2022, 3:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108/1978 "2022-12-08T15:52:18Z")
That was my take, as well. ---
**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:** [December 8, 2022, 9:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108/1979 "2022-12-08T21:51:06Z")
It’s a sitcom with some sitcom tropes, but I’m loving _Abbott Elementary._ Great characters, good dialog, and at least one LOL per episode. It’s set in a public elementary school in Philadephia. Janelle James as the school prinicipal is my special jam. ---
**Author:** ![SuntanLotion](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/suntanlotion/32/16165_2.png) [@SuntanLotion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SuntanLotion)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2022, 10:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108/1980 "2022-12-08T22:50:44Z")
Quinta Brunson is awesome. I’ve not seen the show, but have read her book. ---
**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:** [December 10, 2022, 4:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108/1981 "2022-12-10T16:41:42Z")
As a former teacher, I appreciate the way _Abbott Elementary_ pegs and (only slightly) exaggerates the personalities typical in an urban school, but it’s trying too hard to be _The Office_. My new drinking game is every time Mr. Eddie makes a Jim face to the camera. ---
**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:** [December 10, 2022, 8:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108/1982 "2022-12-10T20:24:22Z")
> [@Elmer\_J.Fudd](#): > > My new drinking game is every time Mr. Eddie makes a Jim face to the camera. Yeah, he overplays his reaction shots. ---
**Author:** ![TRC4941](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/trc4941/32/6792_2.png) [@TRC4941](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TRC4941)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2022, 3:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108/1983 "2022-12-12T15:16:16Z")
> [@TRC4941](#): > > I loved The Good Wife so when I saw that The Good Fight was available on Paramount/Amazon I immediately dove in. The first 4 seasons were really good. I am now on the last season (6) and I’m not sure I can get to the final episode. It has gone off the rails in whackadoodle land. > [@Chefguy](#): > > That was my take, as well. Is it worth watching to the end? Is there some fantastical thing that happens in the last episode that will make me say, I’m glad I stuck with it? [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108.md?page=98) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108.md?page=100)