The Television Show Thread

[bakagemi]

Dexter is really interesting for me. It was really surprising to discover that the reporter lady (don't really care for her name) is Trinity's daughter.

[CBlitz]

I assume you mean Carrie-Anne Moss?

[After_Image]

I've never had a chance to watch Dexter. It seems like a cool and interesting show but I just never had the time. Does anyone think it's worth watching? How many seasons are there anyway?

[predsfan]

Dexter's definitely worth checking out. Definitely puts a new twist on CSI type shows . It's one of my favorite shows at the moment. I would say watch the first season, at least (it's only 12 episodes). Then you'll really know if the show is for you or not.

Oh, and Dexter is currently about half way through it's 4th season.

Drama. It's a CSI-like show, but the premise is based upon body language. They're universal, so they appear on everyone of any age, ethnicity, gender, et cetera. The characters on the show are essentially human lie detectors, and they are hired to find out who is lying.

Wonderful show. You don't need to start in the beginning to know what's going on, since the series is episodic. They might address something that's happened in previous episodes, but they'll do a quick "refresh" for the audience.

Sounds good, I'll have to check it out. Everything's about to go on winter break soon anyway, so I'll need something new to watch during that time.

@predsfan - I agree that 30 Rock isn't quite as good this year as it has been in the past, but I wouldn't call it terrible either. It's still better than a lot of other shows on right now. We'll have to see if the emmys keep rolling in or not. I think a lot of times those awards are based purely on reputation, but what can you do? *shrug*

Eh, perhaps *terrible* was too strong of a word, I mean I am still watching it . I guess it's just that I really enjoyed the first few seasons, and this current just seems too meh for my liking. Especially when I compare to some other comedies running that I really like.

That being said, if any episodes from this season win an emmy then I'll riot , especially considering I didn't think it really deserved the ones it got this year.

Jim Parsons>>>>>Alec Baldwin

(Also, I just *have* to comment on your sig. Seriously, it's too awesome for words! )

Well, the win is strong with Zapp (possibly the greatest character ever created in the history of history ) and it's TV related so not off topic in this thread .

[Dive]

Sounds good, I'll have to check it out. Everything's about to go on winter break soon anyway, so I'll need something new to watch during that time.

Sounds good. The series isn't long so far, 13 episodes in season 1, about 8 have been shown of season 2. It just got picked up for an extension for season 2, so it's going to be way longer than season 1. But as you said, the winter break is coming up, so you'll have plenty of time to watch all of them.

Have fun!

[c_k]

I can't believe there isn't a Dexter thread here. It's a really good Mystery/psychological series, due to the murderer of the season and seeing the point of view of a serial killer. ^_^

Did anyone see the promo for the last two episodes...

where Trinity (John Lithgow) finally finds out who Dexter is, kills 'Kyle Butler' and then seems to start stalking Dexter like prey~?

I can't wait to see the showdown between Dexter and Trinity. We all know Dexter is gonna come on top, after all, the show is called Dexter, but how they conclude the season is a mystery and I highly anticipate what's coming up.

Anyone have any good ideas as to how they think they're gonna end the season?

[Dive]

So, I've been watching 24 with my family these past couple of days. I started at season 3 and we're at season 4. It's good, but way over the top. America should just find their own Jack Bauer and send him to Iraq. If he's anything like the fictional Jack Bauer, he can take out an Al-Qaeda group by himself (plus help from his best friend at the very end).

[kaliayev]

Anyone have any good ideas as to how they think they're gonna end the season?

I already posted mine, though Lundy's incomplete profile and the wildcard relative ruined it. Most of the underlying ideas in my prediction still held, though.

Trinity's going to turn himself in. Why? Because that will make as much since as the wildcard daughter. Just kidding, even if it's the only way for Trinity to survive. Trinity will kill both of the Kyle Butlers, hoping to send "Kyle" a message. Since Trinity doesn't know Dexter's identity, he'll originally presume "Kyle" will get the message in the obits. However, Trinity will get a break when Dexter shows up with the police. After discovering that Dexter works for the police, Trinity will start tailing Dexter. After that, Trinity's going to kidnap Cody or Astor. Whichever one it is will be kept in an undisclosed location. Trinity will go to the department, while on a "field trip" (the perks of being a teacher?), since it's oddly the only safe place he can confront Dexter. Here's his bargain: Dexter must frame somebody else as the Trinity killer (as a forensic scientist, Dexter may actually be able to do that. That's also the only explanation I have for the promo showing Dexter assaulting some old guy in an RV, unless that's just an old clip...in which case, it shouldn't be in the frakking promo).

Beyond that, it's pretty obvious the Quinn or Debra will end up shooting the reporter...or she'll kill herself (runs in the family, right?). However, there aren't any clues as to how she ends up in an apartment, rather than an interrogation room.

Well, some of it was right. Anyway, teaser for next episode doesn't leave much to the imagination.

After the meeting, Dexter's going right after Arthur (think "Arthur, I'm not letting you leave this block"). Dexter will attack Arthur in the parking garage of the police department. Seems Dexter will be having a confrontation with garage security thanks to that. Arthur's gonna get away. After dealing with security, Dexter will continue the pursuit, unsuccessfully.

Arthur's son will tip off the cops, and the latter, during the night, will dig up one of the construction sites (heh, Dexter doesn't appear to be at that crime scene) Arthur used to bury one of the boys. They'll get a warrant for Arthur's arrest. Of course, he won't be anywhere near his house when they storm it, because the dummy son will actually tell Arthur about the "betrayal" long before the cops dig up the body.

Enter Dexter in red, striped shirt. He'll be at Arthur's house after the place is stormed and ask the wife where Arthur is *insert possible Kyle/Dexter name confusion*. Deb confronts Dexter about Laura Moser. Arthur visits the Morgan home. Heh, wouldn't it be hilarious if the neighborhood watch saved the Morgan family?

Now, the question is: Since Dexter already used his house as a trap this season, where will he gain the upper hand over Arthur (can't be that repetitive, writers)? While it would be poetic for Dexter to use the reporter's apartment as his kill scene, he probably won't.

[predsfan]

Wahhhhhhhhh, I'm so sad . My favorite defective detective is off the air now . While the series finale of Monk was a little over the top (drama wise) for me, I'll still miss Mr. Monk .

Ah well, Burn Notice should be starting a new season soon.

Oh, I was thinking about starting to watch the X-files, would it be recommended?

[goldb]

Wahhhhhhhhh, I'm so sad . My favorite defective detective is off the air now . While the series finale of Monk was a little over the top (drama wise) for me, I'll still miss Mr. Monk .

Ah well, Burn Notice should be starting a new season soon.

Oh, I was thinking about starting to watch the X-files, would it be recommended?

Oh no!!! not Monk! I completly forgot it was on its final season.
i'll miss Monk, very fun and definetly one of the best shows I've ever seen on TV. Can you tell me how it ended predsfan? put it in spoiler tags for those sensitive ones.

[After_Image]

The season finally of Glee was good. I like the songs they chose to sing.

[kaliayev]

@after
Is it wrong that, despite the fact that the misogynism underlying the show is incredibly transparent, Sue is what kept me watching Glee?

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Up until the last six minutes of the season, Trinity was a disappointment. However, in those six minutes, he was a demigod.

[c_k]

@ predsfan - If you liked the show 'Monk,' then you might want to check out the show 'Psych' since it seems a bit similar.

Glee is a great show to watch, and Sue is definitely one of the reasons why I watch the show. I also like her on the show 'Two and a Half Men.' It's too bad she doesn't show up more often. She plays the snarky woman quite well. ^_^

@kaliayev - The way Dexter got Trinity wasn't that great, but the ending was a complete surprise. I was like when I saw what happened. I wonder what'll happen to the family next season... I hope they won't dwell too much on the family next season... The whole reveal about Deborah finding out about Dexter wasn't that great either... -__- Did they ever say if Dexter was Harry's real son or not in the previous seasons?

[ibra87]

The ending sent me wtf'ing, totally unexpected. Who knows, maybe they'll make it a dream, but it would turn the ending completely weak. Maybe next season is last?

[c_k]

@ ibra: Well, seeing as this season is really popular it's highly doubtful they would want to end the series. Then again, we only know that they renewed the series for sure up to next year. However, I have no idea how they are going to top this season. This season has seriously been the best season so far. I can't imagine that Dexter would've dreamt the whole season. Although, it would be really interesting if they started investigating Dexter for the next season, seeing that it's like what? 90 percent of all crimes are committed by someone close to the victim, and what better suspect than to suspect Dexter. Maybe next season Deb will even find out about Dex.