Best TV of the 2000's

[Omar]

Once and Again [ABC]
Really? I don't really have an opinion on this show, but I did get my SAG card doing regular extra work on it.  I was an employee of the dotcom she worked at.  Had my own desk and everything.

Incredible.  The third season falters a bit, but the first two seasons are masterworks.  I'll look for you on my DVDs.

I don't know much about this show. Is it comparable to Gilmore Girls? I love Gilmore Girls.

It's much more of a drama than Gg, although it certainly compares in terms of quality.  It focuses on two families grappling with divorce.  Cast and writing are superb.  The first season writing staff includes people like renowned playwrights Donald Margulies and Michael Weller. 

The first two seasons are on DVD.  The third and final season DVD set was produced and ready to go a couple of years ago, but it has still not been released for some reason. 

[Omar]

Once and Again [ABC]
Really? I don't really have an opinion on this show, but I did get my SAG card doing regular extra work on it.  I was an employee of the dotcom she worked at.  Had my own desk and everything.

Incredible.  The third season falters a bit, but the first two seasons are masterworks.  I'll look for you on my DVDs.

Well I tried it and couldn't make it through the first episode.
I'd like to follow this statement by saying Party of Five is and incredible masterwork, which is almost as misguided and wildly dismissive as Omar's comment.
It just felt too much like a typical ABC drama. There is a reason there are only a few primetime network shows I like.

For what it's worth, I originally considered the pilot to be one of the weakest s1 episodes, although after watching the full season I rewatched the pilot and liked it more.  Once & Again may not be everyone's cup of Newbridge Tea, but it's not typical network fare. 

[erechoveraker]

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I forgot all about the greatness of Adult Swim. I'd add Metalocalypse and Home Movies to that list. I also thought of The Mighty Boosh.

Dang, me too. I asked to have this thread closed far too early. Home Movies and Ventures are two of my all time favoritist shows ever!

[Reeleyes]

Aqua Teen Hunger Force S1 and part of S2
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I forgot all about the greatness of Adult Swim. I'd add Metalocalypse and Home Movies to that list. I also thought of The Mighty Boosh.

Dang, me too. I asked to have this thread closed far too early. Home Movies and Ventures are two of my all time favoritist shows ever!

I knew there was stuff we forgot. How'd we miss Venture Bros. with them being on the show a short time ago.

I just started watching Lost because of this thread and I can't find enough time in a day for it. I love/hate compelling, cliffhangery TV like that.

[Christina]

Biggest disappointment of the decade: Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip

I'm bormping this thread because as per usual I'm totally behind on my TV watching. I'm just now watching the pilot for this show on Netflix Instant. I'd forgotten how magical the Sorkin touch was.

This is a terrible show but I can't stop watching, at least for now.

[snogrog]

Oh scoop, how did I miss this thread?!

What a topic! I'll take a stab at it.


-The Wire
-Arrested Development
-Undeclared
-Mad Men
-Breaking Bad
-Lost
-24 (may not have been the greatest season to season but the concept alone I think deserves mention)
- Friday Night Lights
- Party Down
- Dexter
- Clone High (I REALLY liked this show back when it was on)
- The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack
- Archer

[snogrog]

Biggest disappointment of the decade: Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip

I'm bormping this thread because as per usual I'm totally behind on my TV watching. I'm just now watching the pilot for this show on Netflix Instant. I'd forgotten how magical the Sorkin touch was.

This is a terrible show but I can't stop watching, at least for now.

As John Mulaney said recently, the fact that Sorkin just COULDN'T let go of political affairs on a show about comedy was REALLY heavy handed. Yes it's a drama but it felt like The West Wing Variety Hour. And Sarah Paulson was so annoying. Not regarding her character (though a little) but I just am not a fan of her acting either.

And also, no way one dude writes a show like that. Gimme a break. That's offensive to writers.

[Christina]

Please, could someone come over here and make me stop watching this?

[snogrog]

It only gets worse! Although the two-parter with John Goodman as the sheriff of Parump, NV is a bright spot if I remember correctly. Then again I'll probably watch anything with John Goodman.

[orator]

Biggest disappointment of the decade: Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip

I'm bormping this thread because as per usual I'm totally behind on my TV watching. I'm just now watching the pilot for this show on Netflix Instant. I'd forgotten how magical the Sorkin touch was.

This is a terrible show but I can't stop watching, at least for now.

See, I thought the pilot was pretty good from what I remember. Well, aside from the Harriet/crazy Christians thing. It was kind of promising.

Wait. Was that coke/drunk driving thing in the pilot? Where the coke addict (which is basically Sorkin) gets on a high horse to someone who got a DUI about how his drug doesn't impair while driving? Yeah, nevermind. Fuck that show.

[Smelodies]

Sopranos.

[amiright??]

I just want to second The Trailer Park Boys.

[Christina]

I finished watching that thing this weekend. That show made me so mad.

[amiright??]

I finished watching that thing this weekend. That show made me so mad.

The Trailer Park Boys? Really?

[MarcInLiverpool]

The Wire
Breaking Bad
Dexter
Dead Like Me
Wonderfalls
Undeclared
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Arrested Development
It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia
Party Down
Eastbound & Down
30 Rock
Community
Bored to Death
Nurse Jackie
12 Oz. Mouse
Squidbillies
Tim & Eric
15 Storeys High
The Thick of It
Marion & Geoff
Jam
Catterick
Peep Show
Early Doors
Phoenix Nights
Still Game