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    Miriel and I need a new TV show to watch. We like to catch up on older episodes of current shows that we are just now getting into. Recently we just watched the season 2 finale of The Big Bang Theory so we need something new.

    So recommend us a new show to watch. Or just list the shows you like. Nothing obvious like Lost or Heroes, we already know those shows exist. Something that's somewhat recent that maybe we would have overlooked.

    Here's a list of the shows at least one of us has already seen. If you're looking for a show yourself, consider one from this list!

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    30 Rock
    Alias
    Arrested Development
    Battlestar Galactica
    Chuck
    Dollhouse
    Eli Stone
    Entourage
    Firefly
    Grey's Anatomy
    Heroes
    House M.D.
    How I Met Your Mother
    Kings
    Lost
    Prison Break
    Pushing Daisies
    Scrubs
    Smallville
    The Big Bang Theory
    The Legend of the Seeker
    The Office
    The West Wing
    True Blood
    Two and a Half Men
    Weeds

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    So, only looking for newer shows?

    'Cause, if you like Firefly and Dollhouse, Buffy and Angel are pretty obvious shows for you guys to watch.

    Also, I enjoyed Dexter. I don't know if the rest is any good, but having watched the first season I think it's a pretty good show. Want to watch the second season.

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    The X-Files! No joke, this series is amazing.

    My girlfriend bought me the boxset (9 seasons and 2 movies) thinking she would never want to watch it. After watching the first season with me she was more hooked on it than I was!

    We got through every little bit of the series, and now we miss Mulder, Scully and Skinner, and even Dogget and Reyes!

    If not, maybe try Supernatural. I have enjoyed that show; it's another take on the X-Files really.

    Or for something completely different, go watch Dexter. I have really enjoyed that show too, and I think they are up to the 4th season.


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    massive anime series...
    bleach and naruto have about 300 episodes each

    cowboy bebop, outlaw star, evangelion, lovehina, escaflowne, have around 30 each but better stories

    also.....

    star trek!!!
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    I third Dexter. The books are entertaining too (except for the third one), though for different reasons.

    Also: no Southpark?

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    I recommend United States of Tara.

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    no tara has a giant forehead creepy
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    If you don't mind watching shows that only lasted a season, Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip has some pretty good writing and acting and was done by the guys who did The West Wing. I'm currently enjoying The Philanthropist, even if the writing isn't super amazing or anything, it's a pretty fun show to watch. Warehouse 13 is decent as well. I've heard amazing things for Breaking Bad and The Tudors, although I haven't personally watched either of them.

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    id watch supernatural, ive only seen about 3 episodes but its really cool

    also maybe try flight of the conchords.. or moonlight is kinda cool

    oh and you mentioned the office, if youve seen the uk version and enjoy that at all, watch their other show called extras

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    Quote Originally Posted by Craig View Post
    id watch supernatural, ive only seen about 3 episodes but its really cool
    This. If you've already seen it and forgot to add it to the list then fine, but if you haven't seen it before then I may have died a little inside considering some of the shows already on your list.

    Also try Life, Stargate SG-1, and Stargate Atlantis.

    And are you sure about only recent shows? Because I'd say you're missing out on some sweet stuff by limiting yourself like that.

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    If you want a great sci-fi show with strong political elements and complex, believable characters with strengths and flaws, you should watch Babylon 5.

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    I doubly recommend United States of Tara. I think it'd be up your ally in terms of what you (or at least Miriel, as far as I can tell by the shows she likes) guys would like. It's one of my favorite shows, such a good show.

    EDIT: Six Feet Under, if you guys haven't seen that. AMAZING show. Alan Ball did that one.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Omecle View Post
    The X-Files! No joke, this series is amazing.

    My girlfriend bought me the boxset (9 seasons and 2 movies) thinking she would never want to watch it. After watching the first season with me she was more hooked on it than I was!

    We got through every little bit of the series, and now we miss Mulder, Scully and Skinner, and even Dogget and Reyes!

    If not, maybe try Supernatural. I have enjoyed that show; it's another take on the X-Files really.

    Or for something completely different, go watch Dexter. I have really enjoyed that show too, and I think they are up to the 4th season.
    Seconded.

    I also own all the seasons and both films, though I've still yet to watch every single episode. If you buy any of the seasons, start out with the earlier ones. You won't regret it.

    I, for one, never miss Reyes.

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    Oh, and if you can stomach it, NIP/TUCK seasons 1 and 2 are reeeeally good and suspenseful. Season 3 is okay. I couldn't even make it past the middle of season 4, it fell so far down hill.


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    The list is not comprehensive.

    Buffy & Angel - She's seen most of these but I didn't put it because I know she's wanted me to watch this for a while.

    Dexter - She's seen some of this already but I wasn't sure how much. Don't know if it's a good show for couples to watch before bed.

    X-Files - what is this show i never heard of it

    Supernatural - She has mentioned that I should watch this show in the past. A good suggestion!

    Anime - meh

    Star Trek - too dorky

    South Park - More of a show that's on all the time and you watch when it's on than a show you set aside time to watch.

    United States of Tara - Think she's seen it but not sure.

    Life - Might check this one out!

    Stargate - It's like South Park.

    Flight of the Conchords - Maybe

    Babylon 5 - Been thinking about this one but we aren't sure we'll like it. Seems like a lot to get into.

    Six Feet Under - My parents really like this show. Don't know how she feels about westerns.

    Thanks for the suggestions so far!

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