Distractions via Netflix

[notshakespeare]

Okay people, we are going to ignore the inch of water in my basement. Instead, we'll talk about Netflix and TV shows

Comments

[pjack]

I've been a big fan of the whole Stargate shebang. There's a good deal of clever plotting in the show, where they go back and use resources they encountered in earlier episodes. Mostly, though, the characters really grew on me. I recommend trying to get at least through Season Two. If you're not clicking with the characters by then, then maybe move on to something else.

[mikekn]

How is Netflix for British shows? Spaced, Black Books, Being Human...)

[notshakespeare]

I watched Being Human - I'll have to look at the rest.

[hairness]

I second being human, sg1, and the middle of ds9. Also depending on what you are looking for and have or have not already seen Battle Star Galactica (or just a few eps of the original to see the differences and laugh) and Eureka. For less Scifi, I'd recommend Castle with Nathan Fillion and White Collar.

[hairness]

Forgot Primevil on the british shows list.

[logisticslad]

I second the suggestion for Castle, which is clever and fun. How about the animated series, The Venture Brothers? It's a dark parody of Johnny Quest, and I find it to be very funny. Also, if you haven't seen Firefly, then that is a must. I rather liked DS9, so that would certainly be worth watching. I also have a fondness for the short-lived, Earth 2, which alternated between brilliant and incredibly cheesey. Enjoy!

[notshakespeare]

Well, I own Firefly...

I skipped most of early Castle so that might be good. Also, I remember hearing about Earth 2 but don't think I ever gave it a chance.

[egwenna]

StarGate! I watched some of it in season, and then we sat and watched all of it in a rush before the next season started. Seeing them all in a row let us see how good the writers were at following up on their own details. I highly recommend all of them.

If you didn't catch all of BattleStar Gallactica, I recommend that as well.