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Seeking full (legal) shows on YouTube
My 80 yr old father is heading back into hospital for his 5th visit this year, and I'm asking for your help in finding him good entertainment for his recovery. [more inside]
What other TV shows might I love?
Looking at my all time favorite "fun" shows, I notice most of them fall into a clear archetype: SF/F where a group of friends have an epic adventure. The friends are relatable and mostly likable. See inside for examples. [more inside]
Seeking informative but riveting programs to watch during exercise
Due to a running-related injury, I recently switched to riding a stationary bike. I've been watching shows like "The Walking Dead" while I ride, but I want to switch to something that will be informative and intellectually stimulating while also being suspenseful. Or, if not exactly suspenseful, then at least interesting enough to shift my focus away from the unpleasantness of exercising. [more inside]
Movies about contemporaneity where everyone is a selfish piece of sh*t
Looking for movies and TV shows about the contemporary American consumerist milieu (or similar) where generally everyone is alienated, atomized, and it seems like practically everyone is a detached, individualistic, selfish piece of shit [more inside]
finding well-written, likeable TV series ON DVD?
How can I find really great TV shows available on DVD, that I can get through my library - or suggest to my library as a new purchase? [more inside]
Where to find this music or music like it?
I heard this funky bumper music in a Taxi episode (not sure if they call it bumper music but I hope so!) and wondered: Is there an extended version of this piece? More music like it even if from a different artist? Got a good vibe going, but couldn't find anything but the main theme song on Youtube. Thank you for any tips or suggestions.
Most-Acclaimed _____
I use three websites that tell me their version of the most acclaimed books, films or music. (But the music site focuses on Western popular music). Each site’s rankings are based on broad input from “best of” lists from elsewhere. I am interested in similar lists – with the same general procedure – for other things. [more inside]
Help me find this (detective?) show!
All we know is bits of the trailer and my mom is desperate to see it but didn't get the title or network. It has a vibe like the quirky detective shows that USA produced from about 2000-2010, but it seems to be new-ish. A man says something like "I can solve this case in ten minutes flat." The guy is arrogant or not clued into social cues in some way. Cut to a woman saying "That guy's an asshole." A woman who seems to be a professional colleague says, "Yeah, but he's legit hot." Any ideas?
TV shows with non-ordinary settings and characters
My college-age daughter wants to find a new TV show to get into, or maybe a fiction podcast, and she wanted me to see if you guys could offer any good ideas. She’s not interested in anything set in the ordinary real world, especially not high school. Apocalypse or post-apocalypse, dystopia, or science fiction would be great. The main thing she looks for in a show is at least one character she really likes. Her favorite characters tend to be outsiders who are quirky or different in some way and also very competent at something. [more inside]
TV TV burning bright
In the past 5 years I've watched a movie or TV show that had among its characters the poet William Blake. He was not a major character. I could have sworn it was Taboo, but having just rewatched it... nope. What movie or tv show was it?
TV shows with self-absorbed, witty jerks as leads?
My mom has a type when it comes to TV shows. Monk. Lucifer. Dr. House. The title alien from Resident Alien. She likes 'em smart, self absorbed and witty. (Well, I don't know if you can call the latter witty, exactly, but you see the similarity.) Got other shows to recommend? [more inside]
What series should we watch next?
Mr. Dork and I are just about to finish the series finale of The Expanse (which we loved) and are in need of something new to watch. [more inside]
Media featuring normal people with superpowers?
I'm looking for movies/shows/books that center around a protagonist who has superpowers but still lives a relatively normal life (no fighting supervillains, etc, superpowers used mainly for the hassles of everyday life). Particularly looking for psychics/people with telepathy because that tends to not be a great power for fighting evil, anyway. Also partial to workplace comedies because of how regular/normal they tend to be. [more inside]
Googling "cult movies" does not help
I really loved "Midsommar" and am now really enjoying a horror novel about a fictional religious cult. Are there other movies/shows/books about "creepy stuff that happens in cults"? (It has to be fiction though. I don't want to watch anything about real people getting hurt.) Thanks!
Spooky TV shows with a team element
What are some serial TV shows/miniseries which are genuinely scary/in the horror genre, and which follow an established or official team of people investigating a series of scary supernatural occurrences? Not looking for sci fi (a la X-FILES, DARK) or a cop show devoted to investigating one supernatural-tinged crime (a la TWIN PEAKS.) And no anthologies, please - just serials. Thanks!
Looking for food shows that center POC points of view
I'm looking for TV shows like Taste the Nation and Ugly Delicious that go beyond the "white guy talking to white guys" schtick. I am in the U.S. and have access to Hulu, Netflix, YouTube, and Amazon Prime Video. I'm not interested in competition shows or instructional cooking shows. Examples of what I've liked below. [more inside]
Help me find TV/movies featuring smart, capable, complicated women
Hello! I just watched Unbelievable and was unexpectedly blown away and deeply, deeply satisfied by the relationship between the two lead detectives, played by Toni Collette and Merritt Wever. I had not known I was hungry for portrayals of women being awesomely competent, but apparently I am. So I am seeking more of that. Looking for TV shows and movies that I can binge-watch during the pandemic, that feature one or more smart, capable, ideally morally-complicated female characters in their thirties or older. Doesn't need to be workplace-centred, could be home/family, or something else. [more inside]
Why no credits for music tracks used in episodes of Netflix shows?
Something I realized recently is that music tracks are not credited at the end of episodes of Netflix shows. This is particularly frustrating when I liked some music in an episode but then the track/performer is never listed in the credits. Why is this the case? What's the legal situation that allows them to not have to credit the music?
Short show that can distract me this morning?
Do you have any recommendations for a 30-90 minute show I can watch on Netflix (or maybe Youtube) this morning? [more inside]
Why are there no song credits in TV shows?
Movies always have full credits for the songs they use. US TV shows (typically) don't. Why? [more inside]
Why are movie captions sometimes inaccurate?
I'm fluent in Russian, and I've long noticed something strange about movies and TV programs that show English captions when characters speak Russian. Often, the translation isn't accurate. [more inside]
Speculative fiction featuring surrogacy?
Can you recommend science fiction works that feature surrogacy? Looking for books, short stories, and movies/tv shows that include surrogacy as at least part of the plot. [more inside]
In Search of Space Hippies
I'm looking for (preferably) science fiction TV shows or movies that include hippies. Especially looking for "protagonists go back in time to Woodstock" or similar, but will happily also accept "dressed up as hippies for costume party" or just "hitched a ride with some hippies." I'm already aware of Star Trek, SG1, and Legends of Tomorrow. [more inside]
TV Recommendations for the Easily Distracted
Looking for TV show recommendations that are either really engaging right off the bat or really short (think either mini-serial or only has 1-2 seasons released to date). Something I can binge watch.
I like drama, period drama, true-crime series, thrillers, Nordic noir, and also comedy and comedy-drama. But I do not have the time or inclination or attention span to watch something that requires a lot of time or attention investment, so nothing where I have to catch up on more than 3 seasons (i.e. Orange is the New Black, Wentworth) or that requires a lot of time to build up the story arc or jokes (i.e. Arrested Development). So really, I'm looking for something I can binge watch in a weekend, like a mini-series or a one to two season drama. [more inside]
What are the best Black TV shows to watch?
I've realized that I have fallen completely out of touch with Black TV over the last couple decades but I just read the hollywoodreporter article on Kenya Barris, the creator of Blackish, and he mentioned being a writer on 'The Game' and I had never heard of it so I looked it up and it is definitely something I would at least try.
What else should I queue up? [more inside]
Mildly engaging tv drama?
I like to watch an hour/45 minutes of tv drama before I go to sleep. I’m looking for recommendations of shows that I can add to my list. [more inside]
How do I light a DIY TV show?
I'm working on a late night talk show to be filmed in my apartment. I'm not sure of what to purchase in terms of lighting. I've seen lots of lighting "kits" on Amazon for <$200 but I'm not sure of (A) which kits will best suit my needs and (B) how to light a traditional talk show set (desk, guest chairs, backdrop, and...well, that's it.).
What should I watch?
I've been struggling a lot lately trying to find TV shows to watch after work while relaxing and am looking for some advice please. My favourite ever show is Black Mirror but I've seen all the episodes and anyway it's a little too intense for chilling out to. I also love Brooklyn 99 and The Good Place but I'm all caught up on those. [more inside]
Help me TV again
With everything going on in the world, lately I just haven’t had the spoons available to get emotionally invested in a new TV show. I get all wrapped up in the plots and worried about the characters, and usually that’s what makes the TV show engaging, but I’m completely worried-out with everything going on in reality. But I miss TV! Please help me find shows to watch that don’t stress me out. Examples inside. [more inside]
Examples of movies (or tv shows) that deconstruct a genre
Last night while watching Logan for the first time I reflected that it reminded me of other movies that subverted and deconstructed the genre they ostensibly belong do, such as Chinatown, Frozen, Scream, and Unforgiven. This sort of thing really appeals to me, particularly if the deconstruction is cynical or fatalistic, or you get the sense in the end that watching any other movie from "genre X" is a waste of time until the genre is reinvented. Got any other examples? (vague and minor spoilers for Logan inside) [more inside]
Fantasy/paranormal shows that aren't gory/miserable?
I'm looking for a new series to watch that has fantasy or paranormal elements but isn't super gory and doesn't leave me feeling depressed. I'm not having a lot of luck. [more inside]
TV recommendations for the hard to please
AI have super picky, specific tastes in TV. Help me find more shows that meet my criteria. Exact preferences and shows I already enjoy or dislike under the fold. [more inside]
TV shows while the kids get their iPads
I need a few good TV shows to watch while the kids are watching their iPads. More details inside. [more inside]
Help Us Watch Things!
My SO and I enjoy watching (and discussing) shows with each other, but need more recommendations. Special show-flake details below the fold! [more inside]
Adult / Toddler friendly TV shows?
Our Friday night ritual is to watch a TV show with our two year old. So far we've been working through old Muppet Show episodes, and Wallace and Gromit, both of which she loves. However, us adults are getting a little tired of these and looking for something else to add into the mix. Do you have recommendations for other shows which are likely to be similarly appealing to both the two year old and the parents?
Where can I get hold of the tv series Black-ish from Australia?
I saw a few episodes of Black-ish on a plane recently and liked it a lot. I am subscribed to Netflix, and a VPN service, but it's not on any region there. I have an iPad and an android phone, but it's not available from iTunes for people in Australia, and I even downloaded the Amazon app, having heard it was an Amazon exclusive, but the bastards say "not available in your region" when I try to purchase it. They also seem good at getting uploads removed from the not-so-legal sites. I don't have a DVD or video player. Am I completely out of luck?
French TV show soap-opera for daily practice learning French?
I am learning French. So I am looking for a long-running episodic French TV show that is: popular enough to be "available" online, about 30 mins per episode, somewhat entertaining, relatively current / recent, and with lots of dialogue. The aim is to watch just one short episode every evening, in order to improve my listening comprehension. [more inside]
What's worth watching these days?
What do you consider the most underrated TV show to air during the past year? [more inside]
Help me become Roger Ebert
When watching films or TV shows, on what basis do you deduce that screenwriting, directing, acting, casting etc. are good/bad? [more inside]
Bring On the Spooky History
It's time to take my love of spooky history to a new level. What are some shows, movies, podcasts, etc that do it well? Preferences within. [more inside]
Downloading shows/movies to watch offline on a Mac
I'm about to get on a long international flight. I'd like to download some TV shows and movies to my Mac laptop before I go, so that I can watch them offline while in the air. Most sites seem to be focused on streaming these days, so what are my best options for obtaining offline content? I'm in the U.S. Thanks!
Looking for positive TV shows that are streaming online
I've been trying to find shows to watch streaming (Netflix US or Amazon Prime) that are interesting and entertaining without being cynical, negative, and/or over-the-top violent and gory, after realizing a lot of things I had been watching were pretty dark. Does anyone have any recommendations? [more inside]
Murder, she watched...?
I liked Luther. I liked Wire in the Blood. I like Criminal Minds. What else will i like? [more inside]
Stories about escorting prisoners, etc.
Recommend me some fun(-ish) fiction in which characters forcibly escort other characters from Point A to Point B, all the while developing some kind of relationship. Maybe it's a cop escorting an arrestee, maybe it's a US Marshal escorting a reluctant federal witness, maybe it's a bounty hunter escorting a bail jumper, maybe it's a truant officer scooping up a truant, or maybe it's something less official entirely. [more inside]
Looking for gore-free, non-explicit movies, shows, book suggestions
Horrors, psychological thrillers, mysteries, etc. Please no vampires, werewolves, or high fantasy, but mega points for ghosts and hauntings!! [more inside]
In search of a mystery series on DVD...
I am trying to remember the name of a mystery series I ran across recently and my google-fu is failing. All I can remember about it is that it was a mystery series, it was available on DVD in the U.S. (my local library has copies), and there were multiple seasons. Can you help me figure out what it might be? [more inside]
1-2 season run TV series with satisfying conclusions?
I'm looking for series that were cancelled after 1 or 2 seasons but also managed to end with a satisfying conclusion. My husband and I like these while we fill in empty space waiting for the next season of Castle to be out on DVD. [more inside]
What television shows would you consider to be "emotionally harrowing"?
I'm looking for TV shows to watch that can best be described as "emotionally harrowing." Devastating, harrowing, deeply upsetting. There are episodes where I should feel stunned during the credits, feel simply emotionally drained. Extremely complex, raw nerve feelings to sort through. A sucker punch to the gut. You know the deal. I'm not fooling around, give me the awful feelings, straight and undiluted.
PLEASE no spoilers or specifics. Feel free to explain, just be abstract and vague!
Where can I find this necklace?
I really like the necklace that Lisa Kudrow's character wore on the season premiere of season 3 of Web Therapy (image inside). Where can I find something similar? [more inside]
More shows like Downton Abbey and Wives & Daughters?
So sue me, I've taken a liking to period dramas like Downton Abbey and Wives & Daughters. Can you help me find more shows like this? More specific likes/dislikes.... [more inside]
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