# \#tv-shows-scripted **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/tag/tv-shows-scripted/13.md [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) --- ## [What takes you out of a TV show or movie that’s actually trivial?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-takes-you-out-of-a-tv-show-or-movie-that-s-actually-trivial/1033299)
**Author:** [@Nars\_Glinley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nars_Glinley)\ **Replies:** 247\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2026, 5:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-takes-you-out-of-a-tv-show-or-movie-that-s-actually-trivial/1033299 "2026-10-04T17:55:43Z")
When a character smokes but it’s obvious that the actor doesn’t. As a former smoker, the difference between a smoker and a non-smoker is easy to tell and I immediately think, “They do/don’t smoke.” --- ## [Spotting Star Trek actors in other programs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spotting-star-trek-actors-in-other-programs/794982)
**Author:** [@carnivorousplant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnivorousplant)\ **Replies:** 1805\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2026, 10:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spotting-star-trek-actors-in-other-programs/794982 "2026-10-04T10:22:40Z")
Inspired by the thread Spotting a Familiar Actor in a Surprising Place, and my insipid posting of finding Star Trek actors. Mr. Atoz in 77 Sunset Strip, Dial S for Spenser. Dr. McCoy in \*Have Gun-Will Travel, The Treas… --- ## [American Horror Story season 13](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-horror-story-season-13/1033415)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2026, 1:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-horror-story-season-13/1033415 "2026-10-04T01:27:42Z")
The first 3 episodes have dropped, and I just finished them. A nice amount of creepiness about it so far, seems like it will be a season that doesn’t suck. I don’t remember as much about the returning characters as would… --- ## [Series you've recently watched, are now watching or have given up on](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108)
**Author:** [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Replies:** 9740\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2026, 12:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/series-youve-recently-watched-are-now-watching-or-have-given-up-on/946108 "2026-10-04T00:43:39Z")
. . .and your opinions of same, if you will. We just finished the British series Scott and Bailey, a cop show that is very woman-centric. Takes place in Manchester, complete with the accents (so you may need subtitles).… --- ## [How did props from "Forbidden Planet" end up on Twilight Zone episodes?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-did-props-from-forbidden-planet-end-up-on-twilight-zone-episodes/1033496)
**Author:** [@Lumpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lumpy)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2026, 9:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-did-props-from-forbidden-planet-end-up-on-twilight-zone-episodes/1033496 "2026-10-03T21:12:18Z")
Whoever owned Twilight Zone either was the same company behind Forbidden Planet or else bought the rights to the props. Does anyone know the full story? --- ## [Slow Horses (careful about spoilers, please)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/slow-horses-careful-about-spoilers-please/994207)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 178\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2026, 1:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/slow-horses-careful-about-spoilers-please/994207 "2026-10-03T01:12:12Z")
I don’t think this ever had a thread of its own, but I think it deserves one. It is midway through season three now, and I’m still enjoying it. A nice mix between serious spy drama and humor. Kinda depressing to see Oldm… --- ## [Lanterns (the green kind)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lanterns-the-green-kind/1032374)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 317\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2026, 2:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lanterns-the-green-kind/1032374 "2026-10-02T02:17:45Z")
Watched the first episode. Liked it, looking forward to the next episode. Drama with very little humor. Despite that the first episode reminded me quite a bit of --- ## [Ted Lasso Coming back this Summer {August 5, 2026}](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ted-lasso-coming-back-this-summer-august-5-2026/1027122)
**Author:** [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2026, 2:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ted-lasso-coming-back-this-summer-august-5-2026/1027122 "2026-10-01T14:27:29Z")
I am late to the Ted Lasso party because I only just got Apple TV a few months ago but my wife and I watched it and loved the show. The ending seemed like a good one for the characters but Apple announced today the show … --- ## [R.I.P. Doctor Who, thanks for a fun 20 year ride](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/r-i-p-doctor-who-thanks-for-a-fun-20-year-ride/1031001)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2026, 9:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/r-i-p-doctor-who-thanks-for-a-fun-20-year-ride/1031001 "2026-09-29T09:25:34Z")
I quit watching Doctor Who regularly after Matt Smith. I watched Peter Capaldi occasionally when Clara’s story was prominent. I salute the hard-core fans that watched all the way to the end. Nothing is final in televis… --- ## [The Odyssey of Flight 33](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-odyssey-of-flight-33/1033318)
**Author:** [@DrDeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrDeth)\ **Replies:** 95\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2026, 11:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-odyssey-of-flight-33/1033318 "2026-09-28T23:48:02Z")
Twilight Zone episode. The airliner travels into the past, seeing dinosaurs. They try again- and it is 1939 New York. The Captain and crew decide to try again, hoping for 1961 or so. So, here is my question- I would … --- ## [Stuart Fails to Save the Universe - Big Bang Theory spinoff. Spoilers after first post](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stuart-fails-to-save-the-universe-big-bang-theory-spinoff-spoilers-after-first-post/1031892)
**Author:** [@Nars\_Glinley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nars_Glinley)\ **Replies:** 173\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2026, 3:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stuart-fails-to-save-the-universe-big-bang-theory-spinoff-spoilers-after-first-post/1031892 "2026-09-28T15:53:08Z")
The spinoff premieres today (July 23) on HBO Max or whatever they’re calling it now. New episodes will be every Thursday. --- ## [The return of Law and Order Mothership](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-return-of-law-and-order-mothership/960091)
**Author:** [@Just\_Asking\_Questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Just_Asking_Questions)\ **Replies:** 202\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2026, 9:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-return-of-law-and-order-mothership/960091 "2026-09-27T21:18:42Z")
Is anyone watching the continuation (season 21) of Classic L&O? What did you think? I think Cosgrove (the new detective) time traveled in from 1940s LAPD. He’s all wrong for the show. And I bet he voted for trump. He pr… --- ## [Who's Opie? (A question about Opie Taylor)!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whos-opie-a-question-about-opie-taylor/1033343)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2026, 4:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whos-opie-a-question-about-opie-taylor/1033343 "2026-09-26T16:10:39Z")
The Andy Griffith show. What the heck is Opie short for? The show never says. It’s open to interpretation by the viewer, namely Me. I’m going with Oppenheimer. Hey I’m just a girl who loves Andy, you know? --- ## [Disenchantment: New Matt Groening animated series coming to Netflix](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/disenchantment-new-matt-groening-animated-series-coming-to-netflix/792108)
**Author:** [@teela\_brown](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/teela_brown)\ **Replies:** 114\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 4:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/disenchantment-new-matt-groening-animated-series-coming-to-netflix/792108 "2026-09-22T04:18:25Z")
It’ll be a “medieval animated adult fantasy” called Disenchantment. Damn, I don’t get Netflix. I might have to subscribe just for this, but I’ll wait for the first reviews. I remember being skeptical about Futurama wh… --- ## [Special Ops: Lioness - Paramount+](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/special-ops-lioness-paramount/988564)
**Author:** [@Omar\_Little](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omar_Little)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2026, 10:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/special-ops-lioness-paramount/988564 "2026-09-19T22:29:00Z")
New series on Paramount+ starring Zoe Saldana, Nicole Kidman, and Laysla De Oliveira. It’s an action drama about a CIA special ops team, whose primary mission is to infiltrate female operators into terrorist environment… --- ## [A "What's this line from?" challenge](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-whats-this-line-from-challenge/1033065)
**Author:** [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2026, 12:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-whats-this-line-from-challenge/1033065 "2026-09-16T00:31:25Z")
I’m pretty sure I didn’t dream this. It would have been on a TV show, most likely a comedy, probably mid-60s to early 70s. It was a man saying “Squeezy go sleepy” and I think the context was rendering someone unconscious… --- ## [In Praise of 'Ghosts' (British TV Series That Inspired The American One)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-praise-of-ghosts-british-tv-series-that-inspired-the-american-one/977428)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 308\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2026, 11:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-praise-of-ghosts-british-tv-series-that-inspired-the-american-one/977428 "2026-09-15T11:20:37Z")
I fell in love with Ghosts when it debuted on CBS last season, so I decided to give the British version a try. I’ve fallen in love with that show, too, but for different reasons. They are definitely two different shows,… --- ## [5/5 - Hugh Howey's SF Silo Series to be series on Apple TV](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/5-5-hugh-howeys-sf-silo-series-to-be-series-on-apple-tv/983137)
**Author:** [@Omar\_Little](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omar_Little)\ **Replies:** 180\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2026, 4:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/5-5-hugh-howeys-sf-silo-series-to-be-series-on-apple-tv/983137 "2026-09-09T16:27:14Z")
Silo Trailer Pretty solid cast. Loved the book series. Looking forward to the TV series. --- ## [Anybody watch President Curtis? (A Rick and Morty spin-off)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-watch-president-curtis-a-rick-and-morty-spin-off/1031996)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2026, 7:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-watch-president-curtis-a-rick-and-morty-spin-off/1031996 "2026-09-07T19:03:56Z")
I didn’t even know this was a thing. I just happened to stumble across it last night. I thought it was pretty darn hilarious myself. “Curtis” has a very '80’s “your mama” style type sense of humor. And he was able to la… --- ## [Stranger Things - Final Season](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stranger-things-final-season/1020926)
**Author:** [@ShadowFacts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ShadowFacts)\ **Replies:** 226\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2026, 1:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stranger-things-final-season/1020926 "2026-09-07T13:02:03Z")
Netflix has just released the first teaser trailer for Stranger Things Season 5: https://youtu.be/iKZyYdwS3Wg It seems they are going for a “holiday weekend” release schedule: Vol 1 on November 26 Vol 2 on Christmas F… --- ## [Best Stephen King TV / Movie Adaptation? (Poll)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-stephen-king-tv-movie-adaptation-poll/1032524)
**Author:** [@solost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solost)\ **Replies:** 122\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2026, 1:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-stephen-king-tv-movie-adaptation-poll/1032524 "2026-09-03T13:18:09Z")
poll Inspired by this thread: “Stand by Me” is 40 today {Released August 22, 1986} Looks like we’ve done this before, but not in poll form, and not since 2001: Stephen King fans: best movie adaptation So, I took a ‘top… --- ## [Rick and Morty -- the new animated show from Dan Harmon and Justin Roiland](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rick-and-morty-the-new-animated-show-from-dan-harmon-and-justin-roiland/679380)
**Author:** [@Tarwater](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tarwater)\ **Replies:** 1352\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2026, 2:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rick-and-morty-the-new-animated-show-from-dan-harmon-and-justin-roiland/679380 "2026-08-31T02:06:50Z")
Is anybody else watching this? I did a search before posting because with all the love Harmon receives for Community, I thought for sure that somebody would’ve posted about the cartoon he’s producing for Adult Swim. But … --- ## [Dark Matter (2024, not 2015)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dark-matter-2024-not-2015/1032653)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2026, 3:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dark-matter-2024-not-2015/1032653 "2026-08-29T15:54:40Z")
This series got a few mentions in the big “series you sre watching” thread, but never had a thread of its own. Season 2 has just started, I thought the first new episode was well enough done and I’m drawn back in. --- ## [RIP Shelly Fabares, dies at 82](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-shelly-fabares-dies-at-82/1032525)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2026, 9:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-shelly-fabares-dies-at-82/1032525 "2026-08-24T21:48:36Z")
I remember Shelly from Coach and the last three seasons of One Day At a Time. I had a teen crush on her in high school, and always enjoyed her work on Coach. She appeared in Superman: The Animated Series as Martha Kent… --- ## [Last Remaining Cast Members](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/last-remaining-cast-members/929464)
**Author:** [@Two\_Many\_Cats2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Two_Many_Cats2)\ **Replies:** 367\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2026, 12:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/last-remaining-cast-members/929464 "2026-08-24T00:12:27Z")
The thread about the death of Dawn Wells leaving Tina Louise as the tontine winner of Gilligan’s Island made me wonder about other old shows or movies with only one or two cast members left. I know F Troop has only Larr… --- ## [Foundation: TV series discussion (open spoilers; comparison to the books allowed)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/foundation-tv-series-discussion-open-spoilers-comparison-to-the-books-allowed/951328)
**Author:** [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Replies:** 320\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2026, 8:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/foundation-tv-series-discussion-open-spoilers-comparison-to-the-books-allowed/951328 "2026-08-23T20:44:06Z")
Note: OPEN SPOILERS in this thread Yesterday Apple TV+ released the first two episodes “Foundation” based on the Foundation series by Isaac Asimov. For this thread open spoilers are allowed (although you can spoiler ta… --- ## [The great 1950s, as depicted in "Father Knows Best"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-great-1950s-as-depicted-in-father-knows-best/1032308)
**Author:** [@wolfpup](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolfpup)\ **Replies:** 94\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2026, 4:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-great-1950s-as-depicted-in-father-knows-best/1032308 "2026-08-23T16:32:42Z")
I’m a fan of nostalgic classic old TV series, as some may have noted from my comments in the “TV series” thread. I’ve recently been re-watching some episodes of Father Knows Best and some of the indicators of mainstream… --- ## [David Mitchell's new show "Ludwig" on BBC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/david-mitchells-new-show-ludwig-on-bbc/1008236)
**Author:** [@Coriolanus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Coriolanus)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2026, 6:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/david-mitchells-new-show-ludwig-on-bbc/1008236 "2026-08-22T06:12:18Z")
Dunno if/when it might turn up on BBC America (did his Shakespeare ever make it?) The setup is he’s a reclusive puzzle guy with an identical twin Detective in Cambridge who goes missing. So of course the wife of his bro… --- ## [Who is watching 'Yellowjackets' on Showtime? Spoilers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-watching-yellowjackets-on-showtime-spoilers/956013)
**Author:** [@Gatopescado](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gatopescado)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2026, 4:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-watching-yellowjackets-on-showtime-spoilers/956013 "2026-08-20T16:49:53Z")
And will you continue to do so? This is the stupidest shit I’ve ever seen. Actually, surpassed stupid and went right to Asinine (why only one S in this word???). And that is saying something with the glacial pace that i… --- ## [Upload on Amazon Prime; A fun binge with awesome world building](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/upload-on-amazon-prime-a-fun-binge-with-awesome-world-building/852973)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2026, 10:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/upload-on-amazon-prime-a-fun-binge-with-awesome-world-building/852973 "2026-08-18T22:27:39Z")
I binged this show last night. Kind of like The Good Place. Only except the “good place” in this scenario is a digitally created virtual world people can download themselves to moments before they die. Lot’s of funny, … [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/tag/tv-shows-scripted/13.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=tv-shows-scripted)