Comments on: Top Ten Shows To Catch Up On Before Next Season http://mediamavenmusings.com/2007/06/01/top-ten-shows-to-catch-up-on-before-next-season/ Everything you need to know about the best in Television, Film and Music Mon, 29 Aug 2011 00:10:15 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: revkory http://mediamavenmusings.com/2007/06/01/top-ten-shows-to-catch-up-on-before-next-season/#comment-1079 Tue, 26 Feb 2008 20:20:25 +0000 http://mediamm.wordpress.com/2007/06/01/top-ten-shows-to-catch-up-on-before-next-season/#comment-1079 Great recommendations, Maven. I will give BG a try. And I will keep reading your excellent blog!

]]> By: Media Maven http://mediamavenmusings.com/2007/06/01/top-ten-shows-to-catch-up-on-before-next-season/#comment-1077 Tue, 26 Feb 2008 19:38:15 +0000 http://mediamm.wordpress.com/2007/06/01/top-ten-shows-to-catch-up-on-before-next-season/#comment-1077 Based on the 4 criteria you’ve given me, I’ve got the perfect rec for you: it’s got to be Battlestar Galactica.

It fits all 4 of your criteria perfectly, and your timing couldn’t be better. Season 3 is being released on DVD in a little over a fortnight, and Season 4 starts on Sci-Fi in April. So if you start watching now, you should be perfectly caught up on all 3 seasons in time for the newest one.

My secondary rec is It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia. If you find that on occasion, you don’t have the stomach for an hour-long sci-fi episode and feel like some shorter, lighter fare, pop in an episode of Sunny– its as close to Arrested Development as you can get with today’s shows.

]]> By: revkory http://mediamavenmusings.com/2007/06/01/top-ten-shows-to-catch-up-on-before-next-season/#comment-1073 Tue, 26 Feb 2008 01:17:54 +0000 http://mediamm.wordpress.com/2007/06/01/top-ten-shows-to-catch-up-on-before-next-season/#comment-1073 Hey Maven! Thanks for getting back so quickly. A couple things I like about those shows: (1) the story arcs over several episodes or a whole season (or, in the cast of Lost, ad infinitum) and they are compelling; (2) questions are raised and answered; (3) the actors fit the characters perfectly (especially Arrested Development); and (4) they are well-written and character-driven. As far as a commitment goes, I’m just finishing a six-season Sopranos commitment, so something a little lighter (2-3 seasons would be nice). And no limits put upon you; if you know a show you think I’d like, name it. If you’d like to continue this discussion over email instead of through your blog, you can find me at ccckory@comcast.net. Thanks for your input!

]]> By: Media Maven http://mediamavenmusings.com/2007/06/01/top-ten-shows-to-catch-up-on-before-next-season/#comment-1068 Mon, 25 Feb 2008 18:58:24 +0000 http://mediamm.wordpress.com/2007/06/01/top-ten-shows-to-catch-up-on-before-next-season/#comment-1068 Hey Revkory– my favorite kind of comment! I love to turn people on to new shows. Before I give you suggestions, let me ask you this:

What is it that you love about Heroes, Lost and Arrested? Are you looking for a comedy or a drama? A long term commitment (4400 and BSG have several seasons) or short term (Rome/FNL/Dexter only have 2 each)? And lastly, should my rec be limited to only those 4 shows you’ve listed? Or any show?

]]> By: revkory http://mediamavenmusings.com/2007/06/01/top-ten-shows-to-catch-up-on-before-next-season/#comment-1067 Mon, 25 Feb 2008 18:52:54 +0000 http://mediamm.wordpress.com/2007/06/01/top-ten-shows-to-catch-up-on-before-next-season/#comment-1067 OK, Maven, I need your advice. I’m about to finish watching the entire series of The Sopranos (about 7 episodes left for me) and I’m looking for my next series. I think we have similiar tastes; I’m a huge fan of Lost, Arrested Development (moment of silence), and Heroes. I was thinking of watching Rome next, but you’ve piqued my interest. Here’s what I’ve not seen: Dexter, FNL, 4400, Battlestar. What should I watch? In other words, if you were going to start watching one of those shows from episode 1, which one would it be? Thanks for your help!

]]> By: Media Maven http://mediamavenmusings.com/2007/06/01/top-ten-shows-to-catch-up-on-before-next-season/#comment-999 Wed, 30 Jan 2008 16:59:49 +0000 http://mediamm.wordpress.com/2007/06/01/top-ten-shows-to-catch-up-on-before-next-season/#comment-999 That’s why they call me the Maven :)

Glad to hear you’re enjoying the shows!

]]> By: few4th http://mediamavenmusings.com/2007/06/01/top-ten-shows-to-catch-up-on-before-next-season/#comment-998 Wed, 30 Jan 2008 16:56:52 +0000 http://mediamm.wordpress.com/2007/06/01/top-ten-shows-to-catch-up-on-before-next-season/#comment-998 I’ve been catching up on season one of Dexter and it is really good. Without a doubt, one of my top 5 favorite shows right now. Can’t wait for season 2 to come to DVD. So, you’ve been right about The 4400 and Dexter, and I already love Lost. Guess I’ll have to give Battlestar Galactica a shot next.

]]> By: Movie Quotes » Top Ten Shows To Catch Up On Before Next Season Media Maven Musings http://mediamavenmusings.com/2007/06/01/top-ten-shows-to-catch-up-on-before-next-season/#comment-968 Thu, 17 Jan 2008 20:19:26 +0000 http://mediamm.wordpress.com/2007/06/01/top-ten-shows-to-catch-up-on-before-next-season/#comment-968 [...] Find more about it all here [...]

]]> By: Media Maven http://mediamavenmusings.com/2007/06/01/top-ten-shows-to-catch-up-on-before-next-season/#comment-237 Wed, 18 Jul 2007 01:47:09 +0000 http://mediamm.wordpress.com/2007/06/01/top-ten-shows-to-catch-up-on-before-next-season/#comment-237 Alright! Glad you like the show! Season 2 is awesome. Be ready for some amazing tv, my friend. Enjoy!

]]> By: few4th http://mediamavenmusings.com/2007/06/01/top-ten-shows-to-catch-up-on-before-next-season/#comment-236 Tue, 17 Jul 2007 20:41:20 +0000 http://mediamm.wordpress.com/2007/06/01/top-ten-shows-to-catch-up-on-before-next-season/#comment-236 Well, I took your advise and checked out The 4400. Definitely worth my time. As an added bonus, my wife is really into it now, so that makes it all the easier to fit in into the TV viewing schedule. I’m done with season one, and season two is on its way.

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