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Hooked on a series?
My husband and I love the show Justified, also. It's one of those series that doesn't falter as the seasons go on. Glad to read this morning that there will be a season five starting next January.
Dexter. In Season 2 right now, through Netflix (DVD).
K.A. wrote: "Dexter. In Season 2 right now, through Netflix (DVD)."
Definitely love Dexter. I'm going to be sorry to see it end after this next season.
Definitely love Dexter. I'm going to be sorry to see it end after this next season.
I am hooked on Grimm and Big Bang. The Preston/Childs books, Chelsea Cain and Spellman Files just to name a few.
I really liked SCI Miami and Law and Order! Good shows. You should check them out:)
all time favorites are prison break and lost
Has anyone been watching Bates Motel? It's been really interesting - a teenage Norman Bates and his mother move to the motel that his mom bought after his father died in an, er, accident. The premise is sort of setting up how Norman becomes Psycho!Norman.
Big Bang. Big Bang. And er... Big Bang.:-)
Susan wrote: "Has anyone been watching Bates Motel? It's been really interesting - a teenage Norman Bates and his mother move to the motel that his mom bought after his father died in an, er, accident. The premi..."
Yes, my husband and I watch Bates Motel every week. I love it. Young Norman nails it!
Yes, my husband and I watch Bates Motel every week. I love it. Young Norman nails it!
I've been watching Bates motel and likinh it.
"Breaking Bad" is, in my humble opinion, the best series I've ever seen based on the incredible originality of the story lines and superb acting by a talented cast. It's quite simply extraordinary! I've just concluded Season #4 and now rate it higher that "Six Feet Under" which I always considered to be the best series I had seen until 'Breaking Bad".
Netflix has me watching entire series from start to finish and no commercials. Also no hiatus... what is going on this season?Prison Break is so good and not much violence. 80 episodes.
Shirley wrote: "Prison Break is so good and not much violence. 80 episodes."I love Prison Break! I just started the final season, season 4. Always keeps me on the edge of my seat.
Ed wrote: ""Breaking Bad" is, in my humble opinion, the best series I've ever seen based on the incredible originality of the story lines and superb acting by a talented cast. It's quite simply extraordinary!..."Completely agree. And since Albuquerque is my home town it's extra interesting. They really nail the nuances likes Blake's Lotaburger drink cups and Creamland dairy milk containers.
My husband and I bought the first 4 seasons of Sons of Anarchy. We both love that show.
I like most of the series that have already been mentioned. If you're looking for something a little different you might try "Annika Bengtzon" on Netflix. Annika is a reporter who manages to get herself involved in a lot of criminal investigation. I found the series quite addictive.
We just watched the first episode of The Bletchley Circle. It's based in England in the 1950's and tells the story of four women who worked as code breakers in Bletchley Park during the war, returned to their lives after the war and reunite to track down a serial killer. My wife and I really enjoyed it.
Ctgt wrote: "We just watched the first episode of The Bletchley Circle. It's based in England in the 1950's and tells the story of four women who worked as code breakers in Bletchley Park during the war, retur..."I liked it, too. Looking forward to the next episode.
Add me to the fans of The Bletchley Circle. I watched the first episode online and am looking forward to seeing the next tonight.
My wife and I also enjoyed The Bletchley Circle very much. It was such a nice surprise to find it on PBS, surely wasn't advertised very much.
Bill wrote: "My wife and I also enjoyed The Bletchley Circle very much. It was such a nice surprise to find it on PBS, surely wasn't advertised very much."You're right Bill. I didn't hear about it until later in the week. We're ready for tonight, although, Sunday night is tough for us. Call the Midwife, Game of Thrones, The Borgias, Vikings and now Bletchley Circle. Dvr is working overtime Sunday nights.
I only watch TV in the evenings, daytime is for reading, painting and computer work. I love The Mentalist, Castle and Criminal Minds plus CSI. I never miss The Big Bang,love the show. Other than that I watch true crime, don't know what I'd do without my I.D channel. My hubby tells everyone I watch so many murder shows he sleeps with one-eye open lol.
I recorded Bletchley Circle last night, and I saw that it's the 2nd to last of the first series. Do I need to see them all to understand the storyline or is each episode a stand-alone?
No, it isn't a standalone. It was a continuation of the week before. That'disappointing to hear there are only three episodes. But, hopefully, there will be more than one season. Not like Zen where there were just three episodes and only one season.
Bill wrote: "My wife and I also enjoyed The Bletchley Circle very much. It was such a nice surprise to find it on PBS, surely wasn't advertised very much."Huh! This hasn't even come out in the UK, unless I missed a memo...!
ah i love homeland i really hope it will be back soon
Rachael wrote: "I'm completely hooked on Castle at the moment - currently on season 4 and it still hasn't stopped being funny! Love the combination of crime drama and the writing aspect :-)"One of my favorites. Have watched it from the beginning. Love the mystery! Love the humor!
I just got hooked on the BBC series The Bletchley Circle, has anyone else discovered this its wonderful!
Mark wrote: "Bill wrote: "My wife and I also enjoyed The Bletchley Circle very much. It was such a nice surprise to find it on PBS, surely wasn't advertised very much."Huh! This hasn't even come out in the UK..."
It was broadcast last year in the uk. Loved it. Hope there is a second series
Katherine wrote: "It was broadcast last year in the uk. Loved it. Hope there is a second series."I guess I wasn't paying attention, had the same problem in school... :-)
I'll keep an eye out for it on Love Film...
My husband loves the new Hawaii 5-0 and I enjoy Elementary. In addition, I finally started watching Downton Abbey and got whisked away...
I love Game of Thrones and True Blood, other than that don't watch a lot of television.
Kalena wrote: "My husband loves the new Hawaii 5-0 and I enjoy Elementary. In addition, I finally started watching Downton Abbey and got whisked away..."Kalena, Who hasn't been whisked away by downton? Enjoy. Maggie Smith !!!!! Such a fantastic actress
/lady/actor. Her delivery of her one lines are class.
My brother and sister-in-law stayed up til 5am watching the first series back to back a few years ago.
Another good series is The Paradise
I have been going through quite a few series on Netflix. These have been the best that I have seen:Wire In The Blood, Rebus, Breaking Bad, A Touch of Frost, Taggert, Touching Evil, Doc Martin, Cracker, Blue Murder. I also enjoy several foreign mysteries, but can only watch when my eyes are up to viewing the subtitles. (Wallender, Dragon Tattoo Trilogy, The Protectors)
For those who mentioned Justified on Netflix. I don't see it listed as a streaming option. Did you request the DVD? Thank you
Just started watching rectify. 1st episode really good. Looking forward to the rest of the series!
Melani wrote: "I have been going through quite a few series on Netflix. These have been the best that I have seen:
Wire In The Blood, Rebus, Breaking Bad, A Touch of Frost, Taggert, Touching Evil, Doc Martin, Cr..."
I watched Justified on FX but I have suggested it to my parents, who have the streaming Netflix but not the dvd Netflix. They say they can't get it streaming. I think you would only be able to get the dvd.
Wire In The Blood, Rebus, Breaking Bad, A Touch of Frost, Taggert, Touching Evil, Doc Martin, Cr..."
I watched Justified on FX but I have suggested it to my parents, who have the streaming Netflix but not the dvd Netflix. They say they can't get it streaming. I think you would only be able to get the dvd.
Kathryn,Thank you for the answer regarding Justified.
Melani wrote: "Kathryn,
Thank you for the answer regarding Justified."
You're welcome. I wished Netflix did things the way they used to when you could see whether a dvd also had the option of streaming. Now they are two separate things.
Thank you for the answer regarding Justified."
You're welcome. I wished Netflix did things the way they used to when you could see whether a dvd also had the option of streaming. Now they are two separate things.
The Prisoner - probably the greatest TV series known to man (and woman!)
Katherine wrote: "Mark wrote: "Bill wrote: "My wife and I also enjoyed The Bletchley Circle very much. It was such a nice surprise to find it on PBS, surely wasn't advertised very much."Huh! This hasn't even come ..."
I hope there is a second season too, Katherine; it's a great concept and a great cast.. I was so glad to see that there is a second season of Case Histories finally; love that show.. especially Amanda Abbington.. :0)
Katherine wrote: "Just started watching rectify. 1st episode really good. Looking forward to the rest of the series!"I just finished the last episode of this short series last night. So good. I hope they bring it back for another season. A lot of questions left hanging at the end. So much room for more story to be played out. Great cast, too.
I just watched the finale for Bates Motel yesterday and really liked the show. I don't know who is more mentally unstable, Norman or his mother Norma. Actually, most people in the town have some sort of issue. Hard to tell the difference between good and evil.
Eyehavenofilter wrote: "I just got hooked on the BBC series The Bletchley Circle, has anyone else discovered this its wonderful!"I watched the first one in the Bletchly Circle series and loved it, but I missed when the next ones were on. I looked it up on Amazon and plan on ordering the DVDs, since it's only $24 for the first season.
I seem to gravitate towards British/PBS series. I love Doc Martin, and I'm looking forward to another season of it this year, but I don't know when it's supposed to come out. Also enjoy Inspector Lewis. On the American side of the pond, I love Castle and Rizzoli & Isles.
Kathy wrote: "Eyehavenofilter wrote: "I just got hooked on the BBC series The Bletchley Circle, has anyone else discovered this its wonderful!"I watched the first one in the Bletchly Circle series and loved i..."
I was not liking Doc Martin very much. However, this afternoon I saw the first episode and I did enjoy it. So I may like it more now that I know its origin.
Hannibal. And I think I have a crush on Dr Hannibal Lecter.If any of you think that is disturbing, so am I.
I do think he is very creepy, but appears to be genuinely nice. I can easily see where he would fool people.
It is a great show, isn't it? Too bad there's only one episode left for this season. I love Homeland, too.