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Hello tv_talk!

Sorry I didn't post yesterday :(
But here it is - our weekly opportunity to chat about non-current TV. Anything goes! Please stop by and tell us what you're watching, what you've been thinking of checking out, etc. Closed canons or something currently airing that you're just behind on -- it's all good. :)

Some possible topics:
- What show(s) have you watched this week?
- What older show have you not watched that you think everyone else has seen? Why haven't you watched it? Do you think you ever will?

Watch-Along: Show of the Month: Leverage

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Watch-Along: Show of the Month: Leverage

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Did you watch any Leverage this week? If so, which episode(s)?

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I watched a series that I found on Netflix called The Bletchley Circle set in London several years after WWII. It was a short series (only 7 episodes) but was very satisfying. I enjoyed the characters and the mystery was engaging. It was refreshing to have an ensemble cast made almost entirely of women. Women being awesome!

Other than that, I've not watched much TV this week. I'm hoping to get a few episodes in for my Stargate SG-1 re-watch this week, but we'll see.

[silverr]

I've heard of that series, and I added it to my list because it did look awesome.

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I watched the entire thing in 3 days - it was wonderful.

[silverr]

*nods* it looked like it might hit the spot and take the edge off my Agent Carter cravings. *grins*

[mfirefly10]

The Bletchley Circle is fabulous!!! I remember being so thrilled to hear they'd commissioned a second season, then bummed it was only 4 episodes and my favorite character was out of there after 2. Still, I loved the 2nd season almost as much as the first and I wish we'd get more at some point but I haven't heard anything either way.

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It doesn't seem like they expect a third season.
I did really like it - so nice to see something set in an unexpected period (ie. AFTER ww2 and not during)

[silverr]

I have never watched a single episode of Supernatural, Teen Wolf, Glee, or any of the idol/dancing/runway shows.

It wasn't a conscious choice; I just never got around to them (and most likely never will).

[colls]

I am with you on the idol/dancing/runway shows - I get that people like them, but personally they hold no interest for me. I also haven't seen Glee and don't think I'll bother.

Supernatural, on the other hand, owns my soul. You're probably wise to stay away. ;P

[silverr]

I know it's a mega-fandom juggernaut, and a number of people I know are or have been very into it, but not only is the "nine seasons" thing a bit daunting, I'm just going through a phase where I prefer female leads in my TV shows.

ETA: I could add Hannibal and Walking Dead to my "seems like everyone seen it but me" list. Although I loved SotL, I have no interest in the show, and I'm not a zombie fan, so WD is a no-go.

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SPN is definitely not a female-lead sort of show (unless you count the Impala as I'm pretty sure "baby" is generally assumed to be a lady). I tend to balance it with a lot of other female-centric media myself.

I've not been interested in either Hannibal or Walking Dead, although I hear the Walking Dead has some pretty amazing storytelling.

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What older show have you not watched that you think everyone else has seen? Why haven't you watched it? Do you think you ever will?

LOST! No interest. No.

still desperately trying to quit the originals, but i know i'll cave and watch tomorow's episode.

every year around this time i wish there was a clean, full mp3 version of this caroline in the city version of it had to be you - http://youtu.be/jiiTNcSw9yY

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I watched LOST, but never watched the last season. I was never current and by the time the DVD's rolled around I had heard so much pain and suffering that I decided I wasn't interested any longer.

[devilc]

This week I watched Gotham, Arrow, Flash, and Kingdom. I need to see Constantine. I am in the process of getting caught up on Sons of Anarchy.

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So many comics are movies/TV shows these days - it's very fascinating

[rubyscarlett]

This week, I watched my currently airing: Ripper Street, Parenthood, Reign and Heartland.

In shows I'm catching up on, I'm currently watching Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries (up to the beginning of S2), I started and finished When Calls the Heart (a bit like Dr Quinn Medecine Woman and it airs on Hallmark, you've been warned). I've also started Friday Night Lights whose first season I watched ages ago (right after it aired) and then I got bored by S2 and never finished so hopefully this time I'll stick until the end. I'm also more or less working on Once Upon a Time but very slowly (like one episode a week). I'm five episodes into S2 and I really don't like it compared to S1 but I live for those fairy tale-historical scenes.

To answer your second question, I started watching Game of Thrones when it started airing and then stopped because I thought it was incredibly problematic especially when it comes to its portrayal of women and I can't stand torture. I don't think I'll ever finish the show.

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Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries is on netflix now - I should add it to my queue!!
I've heard good things about Friday Night Lights, but have never been too into football shows. I do mean to give it a try one day.

[kj_svala]

A big YES to Friday Night Lights!
Although, yes, it`d be more enjoyable if you like football shows/movies in general, but still. It is a drama show, with no forced comedy. The character are great, they adress a lot of stuff (problems) that got nothing to do with football. And the cast is made of win.

It is slow at times, but if you manage to keep watching, it`ll be worth it.
I`ve started watching it ages ago, then gave up on it because of no time. Then I bagged all season on DVD, and watched everything in one go.

Ben Browder once said FNL is the only show he`s watching on TV (when it still was on air), after I was done watching it all, I understood why he watched it.

[kj_svala]

I`ve started watching "The Good Wife". We have a re-run on tv, they`ve started with the first episode. I only started watching it because it airs right after the daily 3 episodes in a row run of NCIS at the same network.

I thought it`s not made for me, apparently I was wrong, I like it. And I`ll continue watching it.

And I`m still trying to catch up with NCIS:Los Angeles. I stoped watching the show middle of season 1, by now I`ve made it up to 3.4.

Did anyone watch "The Nightshift" or "Satisfaction"? those are two shows I really enjoyed. I`ve watched all of "The Nightshift" in one go, I`m glad it gets a 2nd season.

Both shows have drama, but a lot of light moments also, and I like the humor :D

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I liked NCIS: LA when Deeks showed up. I haven't watched in a couple seasons but mostly due to time and too many shows.

I've never heard of either of those shows. Where are they aired?

[kj_svala]

The Nightshift aired on NBC, Satisfaction on the USA network. Both are confirmed for a 2nd season.

I`ve started watching Satisfaction only because of Matt Passmore. I just love to watch the guy on screen :D

After watching a trailer for The Nightshift, I had to give the show a try, and it didn`t disappoint. It`s drama, with the right amount of humor, even hilarious at times. It has a lot of great character & actor.

I`m slowely, but surely, catching up on NCIS:LA. I got season 1-3 on DVD (season 4 and up is still too expensive), but I`ve only watched until 3.7 so far.

Show lost me middle of season 1, but the addition of Deeks, and the changes that have been made, did it for me. I really like what I see now. No idea if it`s going to stay like it is now, but so far I`ve got nothing to complain about.

[autumnmuse]

- What show(s) have you watched this week?
The Flash, Bones, Constantine, GRIMM, The Walking Dead, Arrow and Game of Thrones (I'm behind 2 episodes though)

Started this show Reckless on Netflix, got 7 episodes in and was enjoying it enough to see if it had a 2nd season ... Nope. ):

And started watching How I Met Your Mother ... which I never watched when it was on air and everyone else probably did. So far I'm enjoying season 1 (almost done with it).

- What older show have you not watched that you think everyone else has seen? Why haven't you watched it? Do you think you ever will?

Supernatural - I saw the first two seasons, and then things just got weird and I couldn't keep up with the whole thing. Characters I liked died and it just wasn't clicking with me - Maybe Ill give it a try, not sure.
Lost - Dunno, just couldn't get into the show ... Don't think I ever will watch it.
(How I Met Your Mother) - Am watching it now, finally

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Grimm!! I marathoned that earlier this year and really liked it. I haven't caught any of the current season yet, but will probably do so when it's streaming somewhere.

How are yo liking The Flash?

[autumnmuse]

I didn't think I would enjoy it, but I've really been getting into it ... especially the last three or so episodes. Every season starts off rocky, so I wanted to give it a chance, but it's been really good.

I looooooooove Grimm too. I am letting a few episodes pile up so I can watch them back to back (I hate waiting every week lol). If you have Hulu, it's on Hulu.