• I Watch TV

    01/13/2010

    Posted in: TV and Film

    Recently a lot of people have been asking me what shows I watch, recommend or even loathe. I even did a write-up for some friends in town for their new publication Fermentations on the very topic (which I’d plug, but they have a distinctly offline thing going on). Having lots of opinions about games I play, it probably isn’t surprising that I also have opinions about TV, but I’m no critic. Instead of reviews, I thought I’d make some posts in the coming weeks about what I’m watching and why [you should, too ;)].

    On a not completely unrelated note, I’ve noticed how my TV watching patterns have changed. I’ve become equal parts early-adopter and LTTP, championing some shows from the beginning and being recklessly delayed in appreciating others. Contrary to how the medium tends to work (one episode at a time, once a week, 20 some weeks a year), I much prefer the gluttonous free-for-all enabled by catching a show in its middle age. There’s a wonderful continuity in renting (*torrenting*) three seasons of a series and watching in one go. One show, however, that I was right on time for:

    Chuck
    Without a doubt, my Show of the Year, which is now a thing. With a trophy. See?

    Show of the Year 2009: Chuck

    Show of the Year 2009: Chuck

    With action, comedy, drama and spies Chuck features fantastic writing, an engaging cast and just enough geekery to give you that “can I add you on PSN/XBL?” feeling. Oh, and the music in Chuck is awesome. I am not messing around when I say it’s the best thing on television right now, and I’m so grateful that Subway saved this one from the Leno-in-primetime axe.

    The Season 2 finale is a tough act to follow, and Season 3 is off to a phenomenal start. Lock it out.

    • Recent Comments

    • snoop_dizzle said...

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      I like Chuck a lot, but I feel that The Big Bang Theory is a bit more nerdier and geekier than Chuck, but it could be also since it seems that the Buy More characters aren’t around as much, but that could also be due to the season just beginning. But it’s good to see that the minor characters are still there, which is what Scrubs should have done. Though they do seem to be appearing over time (like Cox’s wife recently).

      But yeah Chuck is still cool, and I figure you’re going to put up The Big Bang Theory up soon too (though I’m unsure when the new episodes start up again). And I can’t get enough of Sheldon! ;)

      01/14/10 4:24 PM | Comment Link

    • Cat said...

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      Haha, yes TBBT has a higher geek factor – and there was a new episode of TBBT this week! But more on TBBT later…

      01/14/10 11:44 PM | Comment Link

    • CatPlaysGames » I Watch TV #3 » said...

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      [...] If you’re wondering what I’m talking about, you might want to start here. [...]

      01/15/10 9:14 AM | Comment Link

    • snoop_dizzle said...

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      Oh wow, I really am out of it (and I don’t think we set the DVR to record every new episode lol).

      Anyway, hope I’m not ruining your series of blog posts by mentioning other shows. Next time I’ll keep it to the show you are talking about! ;)

      01/15/10 2:30 PM | Comment Link

    • PixelatedMaze said...

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      Chuck can i find that in Netflix instant streaming? If not,is there a site you can recommend where i can stream the first season?

      01/19/10 4:04 PM | Comment Link

    • Cat said...

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      I’m not sure about Netflix instant streaming, I know they have the blu-ray available for the first season. Hulu only has the second half of the first season…this site might help? :)

      01/19/10 4:14 PM | Comment Link

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