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re: What's the best series to watch on channels like hbo, showtime, starz, etc?

Posted on 4/2/13 at 8:19 pm to
Posted by AubieALUMdvm
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Posted on 4/2/13 at 8:19 pm to
- Dexter
- Game of Thrones
- First season of Spartacus (parts of every episode are softcore porn)
- Homeland


ETA: I know you asked for premium channel shows but since everyone is throwing in shows from AMC and FX ill add this -- The Shield!!! Easily in my top 3 all time fav. series.
This post was edited on 4/2/13 at 8:25 pm
Posted by bamafan425
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Posted on 4/2/13 at 8:19 pm to
SOA is badass.

You really can't go wrong with any TV shows mentioned so far.
Posted by Vols&Shaft83
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Posted on 4/2/13 at 8:25 pm to
HBO
Sopranos
Deadwood
Entourage
The Wire

Showtime
Dexter
Weeds

Starz
Not a clue, but I've heard Spartacus is awesome

FX
The Shield
Rescue Me
Archer
Justified
SOA






And on a personal note, I know this is not a series, but at the moment, on Encore: Basic Instinct is on. 21 years of never fail Boner inspiring awesomeness.





This post was edited on 4/2/13 at 8:27 pm
Posted by Stripes314
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Posted on 4/2/13 at 8:32 pm to
I keep trying to watch Game of Thrones, but its just talking and more talking, I am like 30 minutes in. I will try one more time to muscle through it.

Some good series though are: Spartacus, Banshee, Entourage, Breaking Bad, etc.
Posted by UMRealist
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Posted on 4/2/13 at 8:43 pm to
get through the first episode. it gets so much better. I had the same views as you.

If I was going to recommend any shows that have every been on tv I would recommend them in this order:
1. Breaking Bad - slow first season but no denying how incredible it is
2. Dexter - just watch and you'll get it
3. Lost- extremely frustrating but by far and away my favorite show
Posted by CrimsonTideMD
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Posted on 4/2/13 at 8:47 pm to
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Vols&Shaft83


Solid list

I would add:
The Americans (it's new on FX)

And if it fits your sense of humor
East Bound & Down (HBO)
Shameless (Showtime)
This post was edited on 4/2/13 at 8:48 pm
Posted by Vols&Shaft83
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Posted on 4/2/13 at 8:52 pm to
quote:

The Americans (it's new on FX)



Hadn't had a chance to get into it yet.

quote:

East Bound & Down (HBO)


I need to give this another shot.
Posted by cas4t
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Posted on 4/2/13 at 8:53 pm to
East Bound and Down is HILARIOUS
Posted by Vols&Shaft83
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Posted on 4/2/13 at 8:55 pm to
quote:

East Bound and Down is HILARIOUS



I need to watch it with some cold beer next time, not while I'm trying to go to sleep.
Posted by CheeseburgerEddie
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Posted on 4/2/13 at 8:56 pm to
Since you haven't seen any of these I would wait on Game of Thrones because it isn't going to get wrapped up anytime soon.

Wire is the best show I've watched,
Curb is awesome,
Sopranos is great if your into mob/crime stuff
Homeland has been great so far
Dexter is really good although I only watched a couple seasons

I wasn't too big a fan of weeds

ETA: yes Eastbound and Down is awesome, how could I forget
This post was edited on 4/2/13 at 8:58 pm
Posted by CrimsonTideMD
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Posted on 4/2/13 at 8:58 pm to
quote:

The Americans (it's new on FX)


Hadn't had a chance to get into it yet


I think it's pretty good.
Not quite as great as Homeland, but same vibe
Posted by CrimsonTideMD
Member since Dec 2010
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Posted on 4/2/13 at 8:59 pm to
quote:

I wasn't too big a fan of weeds


I liked the first few seasons, but it got old quickly
Posted by Vols&Shaft83
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Posted on 4/2/13 at 9:02 pm to
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cas4t


Watch frickING DEADWOOD

Posted by DeuceisLoose
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Posted on 4/2/13 at 9:11 pm to
Go Sherlock...BBC.
Posted by cas4t
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Posted on 4/2/13 at 9:18 pm to
Deadwood huh?

Off to the google machine

brb
Posted by cas4t
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Posted on 4/2/13 at 9:21 pm to
Oh and I also forgot to mention I've seen most of Boardwalk Empire. Pretty legit.
Posted by meaux5
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Posted on 4/2/13 at 9:29 pm to
quote:

Game of Thrones
Posted by McRebel42
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Posted on 4/3/13 at 8:10 am to
Game of Thrones


/thread
Posted by oklahogjr
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Posted on 4/3/13 at 8:27 am to
Game of thrones
Dexter
EastBound & Down
spartacus season 1 wasn't bad but I didn't get into it to much. I know lots of people who really like it though.
Party down is hilarious and I belive on netflix or hulu or was at one point.
Justified has excellent dialogue, hot women, and lots of people getting shot.
Posted by 3nOut
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Member since Jan 2013
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Posted on 4/3/13 at 8:32 am to
my currents (premium or cable at least)

Justified
Americans
Strike Back
GoT
Spartacus
Longmire


I've also heard great things about Downtown Abbey or some such frivolity. But that's from women and gays.
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