Shows you were pleasantly surprised by
JimothyD
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Have you seen any shows this year that maybe you watched because there was nothing else on, or had it on in the background and it caught your attention - and then have grown to like and watch the rest of the series?
I'm like that with New Girl. I'd seen half an episode here and there and never really got it. But for some reason, earlier this year, my missus and I got in to watching it (must've been after a particularly good episode). Now it's one of my favourite shows on TV. Likeable characters, very funny in places and generally good fun.
I usually don't get drawn to E4 comedies, but New Girl cut the mustard.
I'm like that with New Girl. I'd seen half an episode here and there and never really got it. But for some reason, earlier this year, my missus and I got in to watching it (must've been after a particularly good episode). Now it's one of my favourite shows on TV. Likeable characters, very funny in places and generally good fun.
I usually don't get drawn to E4 comedies, but New Girl cut the mustard.
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Normally i find the very hyped most talked about shows are the ones I never like, but my god this show is a gem. I spent about 4 days watching all three seasons and i can say i am a huge fan of it
Quite an old show, but i have become a huge fan of the Stargate franchise. I have never been fond of space type shows (not a fan of star trek for example), but i absolutley love it and I am now on it's ninth season, as well as loving the spin-off they did called Atlantis. I watched it on a whim because i was eager to check out more shows of the sci-fi genre.
Castle
The White Queen
Alcatraz. Read bad things but really enjoyed it. Shame it was a 1 season wonder/flop
Revenge, so hammy it should carry a health warning, but gawd it can twist at just the right moment and considering the 'issues' and themes I am surprised how often I giggle. Although it might not be able to sustain it.
It's the same with me. I'd never given New Girl a second thought before but somehow, on a dull TV day, ended up watching and enjoying it. From then on, it was part of my TV routine on a Sunday!
Pretty Little Liars.
The Vampire Diaries.
True Blood.
Once Upon a Time.
American Horror Story.
All shows I slightly rolled my eyes at before watching. I gave them a chance and became hooked on all.
I may start Sleepy Hollow as I have heard quite a lot of good things about it.
Totally agree. Excellent show. Best network drama of the past 5 years by a country mile.
I really enjoyed Season 1 of "American Horror Story". It exceeded my expectations. But Season 2 was totally bonkers!! ...but still fun.
I am not very keen on legal dramas, but this show is so well written and acted its kept my interest for all four seasons.
The main leads are excellent and they always bring in really good character actors for the smaller roles.
When I first heard about it I thought there was no way it could be transferred over to an American setting. But actually it's been bloody brilliant! It reminds me how good the original UK version of Shameless used to be, before its mighty fall from grace of course. William H. Macy and Joan Cusack are absolutely fantastic in it!
I dismissed it as i expected it to be just like its siblings, turned out I was really wrong. Great action combined with the right flavour of humour.
Was already enjoying it after episode 1 but episodes 3 and 4 had me hooked.
Awake as well. Shame it was cancelled though.
Totally agree.
Three of my favourite TV characters of all time are from The Good Wife:-
Kalinda Sharma
Patti Nyholm &
Elsbeth Tascioni.
All brilliant characters played by outstanding actresses IMO.