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2newyorkers 06-10-2021 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by tvbound (Post 1956530)
I second that. If they could find the right person, like they did (IMHO) with Bosch, would love to see a Jack Reacher series. It has to be someone close to the 6'5", 250lb. guy in the books - not the 5'6", 150lb. movie version.

A series is in the works on Amazon Prime. Alan Ritchson (google him) plays Jack.

Boston-Sean 06-10-2021 12:40 PM

Most underrated show on TV
 
The Americans on Amazon Prime.

FX show about Russian spies living as Americans in DC during the Reagan years.

Ben Franklin 06-11-2021 11:42 AM

I forgot to add Fringe. John Noble does an excellent acting job.

Boomer 06-11-2021 12:31 PM

OP,

You mentioned sitcoms.

My absolute favorite of all-time is 3rd Rock from the Sun, starring John Lithgow. (I think he is a genius-actor who can play all kinds of roles.)

Lithgow and his pretend family are actually from outer space, have taken human form, and are trying to figure out how to fit in.

It ran from 1996 to 2001 so many of the pop-culture plots are a little dated, but you’ll remember them.

Sometimes observing human nature can make me feel like I surely must be from outer space. . .so maybe that’s why I like this show so much. . .

Boomer

Polar Bear 06-11-2021 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Boomer (Post 1957928)
OP,

You mentioned sitcoms.

My absolute favorite of all-time is 3rd Rock from the Sun

We love that show too. Just looking for something a bit newer. :)

Fltpkr 06-11-2021 04:11 PM

"I think you might like the BBC’s New Tricks."

Two thumbs up on that suggestion.

Boomer 06-11-2021 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Boomer (Post 1957928)
OP,

You mentioned sitcoms.

My absolute favorite of all-time is 3rd Rock from the Sun, starring John Lithgow. (I think he is a genius-actor who can play all kinds of roles.)

Lithgow and his pretend family are actually from outer space, have taken human form, and are trying to figure out how to fit in.

It ran from 1996 to 2001 so many of the pop-culture plots are a little dated, but you’ll remember them.

Sometimes observing human nature can make me feel like I surely must be from outer space. . .so maybe that’s why I like this show so much. . .

Boomer

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Originally Posted by Polar Bear (Post 1958018)
We love that show too. Just looking for something a bit newer. :)

Polar Bear,

I know what you mean. Alas, I must confess that I have watched the entire thing through 3 times — since streaming was invented. (blush)

I felt a little better about my go-to escapism when I saw Lithgow being interviewed after he had played Churchill in The Crown. He said that 3rd Rock is what he likes to watch best — out of all his stuff.

Jane Curtin is the perfect foil to Lithgow’s character. And when William Shatner and John Cleese show up in various episodes, it makes the storyline even better. Jan Hooks was terrific, too, as Harry’s love interest. The Thanksgiving scene that was a riff on the same kind of scene in the movie Tom Jones (based on Fielding’s novel) is scandalously funny.

Uh, oh. . . I feel a 4th run coming on. :)

Boomer

PS: A question for Bosch fans: I thought Mr. Boomer would like it — and he does. We started at the beginning. But here is what I need to know: Does it take the entire season for one case to be solved? This case in the first season is creeping me out. I think New Tricks is more my speed.

Mrprez 06-12-2021 04:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Boomer (Post 1958077)
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Polar Bear,

I know what you mean. Alas, I must confess that I have watched the entire thing through 3 times — since streaming was invented. (blush)

I felt a little better about my go-to escapism when I saw Lithgow being interviewed after he had played Churchill in The Crown. He said that 3rd Rock is what he likes to watch best — out of all his stuff.

Jane Curtin is the perfect foil to Lithgow’s character. And when William Shatner and John Cleese show up in various episodes, it makes the storyline even better. Jan Hooks was terrific, too, as Harry’s love interest. The Thanksgiving scene that was a riff on the same kind of scene in the movie Tom Jones (based on Fielding’s novel) is scandalously funny.

Uh, oh. . . I feel a 4th run coming on. :)

Boomer

PS: A question for Bosch fans: I thought Mr. Boomer would like it — and he does. We started at the beginning. But here is what I need to know: Does it take the entire season for one case to be solved? This case in the first season is creeping me out. I think New Tricks is more my speed.

It’s been awhile since I watched Bosch S1, but I think the entire season (about 6 shows) centers around 1 main case. Read the books, they are excellent reads.

2newyorkers 06-12-2021 09:04 AM

Just started to watch Sweet Tooth on Netflix and enjoying.

DotComMom 06-12-2021 08:48 PM

White Collar

Chi-Town 06-12-2021 10:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boomer (Post 1958077)
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Polar Bear,

I know what you mean. Alas, I must confess that I have watched the entire thing through 3 times — since streaming was invented. (blush)

I felt a little better about my go-to escapism when I saw Lithgow being interviewed after he had played Churchill in The Crown. He said that 3rd Rock is what he likes to watch best — out of all his stuff.

Jane Curtin is the perfect foil to Lithgow’s character. And when William Shatner and John Cleese show up in various episodes, it makes the storyline even better. Jan Hooks was terrific, too, as Harry’s love interest. The Thanksgiving scene that was a riff on the same kind of scene in the movie Tom Jones (based on Fielding’s novel) is scandalously funny.

Uh, oh. . . I feel a 4th run coming on. :)

Boomer

PS: A question for Bosch fans: I thought Mr. Boomer would like it — and he does. We started at the beginning. But here is what I need to know: Does it take the entire season for one case to be solved? This case in the first season is creeping me out. I think New Tricks is more my speed.

Boomer, season one of Bosch was pretty gritty but still got me hooked. Each season is different. Season 7, the final season, is being released Friday, June 25th. Still time to binge.

asianthree 06-13-2021 02:14 AM

TV was not watched in hour home, except for Sunday evening, Disney, in color at grandparents house. And once for the 3 solid days of President Kennedy’s funeral.
So using Utube TV I watch sitcoms from the beginning to end. Right now it’s Bewitched, no thinking needed, plus you can multi task, and still know what’s next. After that
Bull
Big Bang
Young Sheldon (helps if your child was a young Sheldon)
All Rise

Kelevision 06-13-2021 05:05 AM

If you’d like to branch out a bit. I’ll recommend Mare of Eastown on HBO, Breaking Bad is one of the best shows ever but not sure it’s for you, very dark comedy/drama but it’s not lighthearted. Maybe White Collar or Phych would be close, sans the great comedic acting of Tony Shaloub. If you really want to branch out and go completely crazy but watch a great show….. Umbrella Academy on Netflix.

Betty Wagner 06-15-2021 09:03 PM

Murdoch Mysteries on Ovation. Also, Midsumer Murders.

Bay Kid 06-16-2021 06:51 AM

Yellowstone. Catch up, new season coming.


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