Comments on: Four Great TV Shows I Almost Ignored

By: Charlie Ward

Charlie Ward — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 06:02:04 +0000

I know for a fact that at least two of these shows are. . .not my cup of tea, we’ll say. Makes me nervous about the other two.

And shut yo’ mouth ’bout Arrow.

By: Deepcover

Deepcover — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 09:59:15 +0000

OMG have you not watched Strike Back? The best show never to be watched EVA and if you have watched the 4 shows mentioned above but have not watched Strike Back you need to get right on to this as it is beyond awesome and has already gone down as the best show in my recent history.

By: Krunk

Krunk — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 07:44:50 +0000

If you liked Downton Abbey, you might just enjoy Pride and Prejudice (not the movie). That’s where Colin Firth hit it big, and he’s not even the best actor in that show (although, he’s close to the top).

By: Benny Bedlam

Benny Bedlam — Sun, 28 Oct 2012 19:36:54 +0000

@Sara

Thanks Sara! Didn’t know you were a fan of Spartacus as well

Yeah, I love it when you come in watching a show with neutral expectations and get blown away!

By: Sara Clemens

Sara Clemens — Sun, 28 Oct 2012 17:49:54 +0000

I would just like to go on record and say I love Spartacus precisely for the sex and violence.

Benny, great read! I agree with every single one of your choices. I, too, rolled my eyes at most of these and was pleasantly surprised to find them thoroughly enjoyable. Downton Abbey though, that I knew I’d like.

By: Blake

Blake — Sat, 27 Oct 2012 07:06:27 +0000

I’ll probably try Revenge, but I don’t agree with your statement about Revenge being better than Arrow. When Arrow is just in its 1st season series trial run with only 3 episodes so far. Arrow has taken The Green Arrow mythos and adapted it into a more potentially edgy show.

Love Spartacus, RIP Andy Whitfield, not for the sex and violence but for the realism and the “us against the world” persona.

And if anyone would like some recommendations for tv shows to watch, then I would have to highly recommend watching: NBC’s Grimm, Showtime’s Homeland, Starz’s Camelot, and of course “EVERYTHING” on AMC except Small Town Security.

By: Benny Bedlam

Benny Bedlam — Sat, 27 Oct 2012 01:16:11 +0000

Thanks Postal, I appreciate it! I enjoy reading different view points. All of the shows mentioned above took a lot of convincing for me to watch. At first, I didn’t agree but in the end I walked away with new shows that I thoroughly enjoy!

Which shows from my recommendations are you most willing to give a try?

By: Postal

Postal — Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:15:29 +0000

Benny, thank you for this. I enjoyed reading it precisely because it suggested something a bit different. I have learned to enjoy a number of new shows, games, etc… because I read about them on this website. I don’t always agree with the author’s conclusions here, but I appreciate suggestions by people who are entertained by some of the same things that I am.

By: Benny Bedlam

Benny Bedlam — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 19:41:30 +0000

Thanks for defining the genre guys, now I know how to properly look for the comics, movies, and television shows.

I remember that episode of Spartacus where they sing that. There was one where Gannicus was singing it while he was on the edge of a cliff. Yes, I try not to take the sex and profanity too seriously… I simply take it as tongue and cheek entertainment. Oh, it’s Ms. Bedlam actually… but people just call me Benny.

Well, these are the television shows that I personally liked. Just thought I’d share my two cents on why I enjoy them.

By: jaromir

jaromir — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 19:35:32 +0000

I seen “Once Upon a Time” then read the comments…Draugr hit the nail.