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Nepia

So disappointed they cancelled Terriers. But any ferners out there who haven't watched it should do so anyway. 
 
It sits on my top rung of shows (like the Wire, Band of Brothers [Grrr, not the bloody Pacific though], West Wing, Community, First 3 seasons of HIMYM etc etc).

Tim

[quote name='rustycruiser']The writing was terrible though. Slapped together. Dexter dumbed down.[/QUOTE] 
 
Yeah, I had pretty low expectations going into the season and watched it in one big chunk over a weekend though. Season 4 was just so diabolical that I was prepared to give it a lot of leeway.

taniwharugby

I thought the final 4 episodes of S4 were very good, really tense, but yeah S3 was pants, much like most of S5. 
 
He either needs to give up his serial killer days, or ditch the whanau, it simply becomes to unbelievable for him to play the good dad, have a job and be a vigilante serial killer. 
 
I see on IMDB there is a S6 link there, but nothing there yet, I suspect we havent heard the last of the Quinn - Dexter side of things, which if they do right could make for a great S6, where there are 2 outcomes....

mariner4life

Season 7 of 24!! Jake Bauer v The Government never gets old. Best TV character ever. Every saturday night we get 2 hours, which is a pretty good way to watch it.

Red Beard

Just watched the first series of Sons of Anarchy this week on DVD. Found it totally unrealistic but compelling viewing and it got me hook, line and sinker. Watched the first three episodes of series Two last night and have been completely underwhelmed so far. I do love the cancer ridden dope smoking police chief though. Every town needs one of them. But Jacks with his 12 year old boys body (60 kgs dripping wet) and white shoes looks more skateboarder than patched member. Opie does remind me of a few OCs I have met though. Still its great chill out TV.

taniwharugby

but for me that was the whole point about Jax, he simply didnt fit, was conflicted and he was still trying to work out if the direction they were heading was right...that said, they probably over do it just a tad, but then what TV is realistic <img src='http://www.daimenhutchison.com/invision/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' /> 
 
into S4 (assume they cant drag it past his 6th wife...) of the Tudors (annoyed TVNZ dropped this) as they have all been pretty good quality, good acting and good 'storylines'

Red Beard

[quote name='taniwharugby']but for me that was the whole point about Jax, he simply didnt fit, was conflicted and he was still trying to work out if the direction they were heading was right...that said, they probably over do it just a tad, but then what TV is realistic <img src='http://www.daimenhutchison.com/invision/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' /> 
 
into S4 (assume they cant drag it past his 6th wife...) of the Tudors (annoyed TVNZ dropped this) as they have all been pretty good quality, good acting and good 'storylines'[/QUOTE] 
 
Yeah but when would a 60 kg skater ever been made a patch member let alone Vice Prez? Get what your saying about the conflict though. Im on the last disc of series two now. Cant wait for the Sons to get UTU for Jemma. Both series would be an awesome soundtrack I reckon.

taniwharugby

the next series has the best Soundtrack I reckon! 
 
He got VP cos his dad was a founder, his mum is the new boss' old lady <img src='http://www.daimenhutchison.com/invision/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' />

Red Beard

[quote name='taniwharugby']the next series has the best Soundtrack I reckon! 
 
He got VP cos his dad was a founder, his mum is the new boss' old lady <img src='http://www.daimenhutchison.com/invision/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=';)' />[/QUOTE] 
 
Kind of like title for the gentry then! His mum is hot even though I keep hearing 'But AL........" everytime she opens her mouth.

Nepia

[quote name='Red Beard']Yeah but when would a 60 kg skater ever been made a patch member let alone Vice Prez? Get what your saying about the conflict though. Im on the last disc of series two now. Cant wait for the Sons to get UTU for Jemma. Both series would be an awesome soundtrack I reckon.[/QUOTE] 
I don't know any bikies, but I know a few 'gang' members that are midgets but completely hard bastards. I do get confused by the skater shoes though, but assume it is just his 'thing'! 
 
I think the show reveals him to be more bad arse as the show goes on though.

Gibbit

EASTBOUND & DOWN Series 2 ... Hope you managed to catch it Canefan 
 
Kenny Powers delivers the brilliant wisdom of "[I][COLOR=navy]There's no I in team[/COLOR][/I]" and introduces us to the term Runoff Panocha . I also love Kenny's attempt at Spanish at the end of the speech when Roger sends them back to practice 
 
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Tim

[quote name='Nepia']I don't know any bikies, but I know a few 'gang' members that are midgets but completely hard bastards. [B]I do get confused by the skater shoes though, but assume it is just his 'thing'![/B] 
 
I think the show reveals him to be more bad arse as the show goes on though.[/QUOTE] 
 
It's the Kid Rock look. I found it rather annoying at first too.

Red Beard

Just watched the last two episodes of SOA Series Two, what a letdown. I was really looking forward to them and was expecting much much more. 
 
SAMCRO Sons of Anarchy Motorcycle Club Redwood Original

taniwharugby

[quote name='Tim']It's the Kid Rock look. I found it rather annoying at first too.[/QUOTE] 
 
what is the american fascination with Kid Rock?

Tim

[quote name='taniwharugby']what is the american fascination with Kid Rock?[/QUOTE] 
 
I think it's more that he epitomizes an archetype than that he created that archetype.

taniwharugby

[quote name='dK']I will only say this once.........more 
 
You have to watch DOWNTON ABBEY!![/QUOTE] 
 
the Missus had heard about this, so I got it, not my usual cuppa, but is enjoyable!! Funniest line from the grumpy gran - Whats a weekend? <img src='http://www.daimenhutchison.com/invision/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=';)' />

dK

[quote name='taniwharugby']the Missus had heard about this, so I got it, not my usual cuppa, but is enjoyable!! Funniest line from the grumpy gran - Whats a weekend? <img src='http://www.daimenhutchison.com/invision/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=';)' />[/QUOTE] 
 
Maggie Smith (grumpy gran) has quite a few quotable lines. Very enjoyable series

LAKiwi

They're into the third season I think now in the US - but one of the best shows (IMHO) on air at the moment is Cougar Town - with Courtney Cox. Don't watch many comedies on TV anymore, just movies - this is probably the only one. 
 
Well worth a watch, if you haven't checked it out yet.

Virgil

Have to say have enjoyed watching the re-runs of Modern Family on 3. 
Great to see Al Bundy back on the box again, his characters wife (Sophia Viagra) isnt to hard on the eyes either...

Nepia

Cougar Town is great - once you get over the title! Modern Family is good too. Although both aren't as good (in my opinion) as Community. 
 
I have been watching a show called the League as well, about a fantasy football (US) league, it has off beat humour kind of like It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia. 
 
There actually is some really good TV out there at the moment.

The Silver Fern

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