Uni may take up time...

[fogsblue]

But it doesn't stop me watching TV....

Ok, so I've been a bit quiet lately. But hey, nothing new there. Apparently since my house mate has started working 6 hours away, leaving me with the house to myself for 12 days out of 14, I've been watching a lot more TV. Or more to the point catching up on all the shows I'd been meaning to watch. So I decided to make a list of the shows I've watched in the past month or so. Why? I feel like it....


I mean there's the shows I watch as they're on....

Once Upon a Time - There's something about twisted fairy tales I adore. I think I'll blame Roald Dahl.
The Walking Dead - Yep, zombies.  
Castle - I think I half watch this because Nathan Fillion is just awesome :D
Bones - Well, when it's actually on. Though I keep flip-flopping about how I feel about this season anyway
How I Met Your Mother - Yep, I'm a sucker. 
The Big Bang Theory - See above.
Modern Family - This is just too much fun.
Fringe - There is NOTHING bad about this show. Except occasionally trying to keep track of which universe you're in.
Spartacus - What? Ok, the story is actually really good! The perve factor is just a really nice bonus.

Then there's the shows that might be a bit older but I've only recently got around to watching. 

Game of Thrones - Absolutely brilliant. 'Nuff said. Season 2 NOW would be nice.
Being Human - UK version. I actually seriously adored this.
Dead Like Me - I'm a little worried my house mate says I'm just like George. Still fun.
Life on Mars - Wish I'd watched this sooner. It's a brilliant show.
Miranda - Ridiculous but funny.
Secret Diary of a Call Girl - And in case I didn't already think Billie Piper was amazing... I saw this. Wow.
The IT Crowd - As a nerd who spent a lot of time helping friends with computer problems, this was fun.

So now comes the problem. Yes, I could spend more time doing uni work, but my brain can only handle so much before I have an urge to run into a wall at great speed. Right, I'm trying to decide what to watch next. I've got a pile of shows people have recommended or just given me and said "Watch". But I can't decide which next. So I'm open to opinions. My list....

Battlestar Galactica
Breaking Bad
Carnivale
Extras
Mad Dogs
Misfits
Sarah Conner Chronicles
Supernatural
The Office
The Vampire Diaries
Warehouse 13

I mean I could just go alphabetical, but where's the fun in that?
(And it's either find something to watch or attempt to get my PS2 working on the new-ish TV so I can play FFX again).

Comments

[kelkat9.livejournal.com]

I remember Dead Like Me - that was one that just sort of sucked me in. Game of Thrones is on my list to watch. I saw one episode when I was in a hotel some where and it was super interesting.

Well, of your to be watched list:

Battlestar Galactica - Surprisingly good. I watched this as it aired and never missed an episode. Some are better than others and it does get into the political situation a bit which can be tedious. I think it was the characters that really kept me watching and a couple fantastic twists. It's one of those that when you get to the super massive twist toward the end, you go back and watch earlier eps to pick out the little hints you might have missed. This is one of the few shows that in the final episode, I cried my eyes out.

Vampire Diaries - You have to be able to get past all the teenage angst - there's tons of it. I didn't get super hooked on this until maybe the 5th or 6th episode. I love the character Damon. He's hot, a bit crazy and that bad boy who wants to be good type character. He gets some of the best lines too.

Warehouse 13 - Not my favorite of all time but it's interesting. Very quirky. There are a couple of characters on it that really grabbed me.

[fogsblue.livejournal.com]

Yeah, Dead Like Me hooked me quickly. I blame George. Game of Thrones just, wowed me. Definitely something to watch.

Thanks for the information. Battlestar Galactica is one of those shows people have been telling me to watch for years. I don't mind seeing some of the political situation, as long as it doesn't too overbearing.

Vampire Diaries I've been warned about but told it's worth watching anyway. Told to look past the teenage angst and there's actually a good show there.

As for Warehouse 13, I admit to hearing differing views on that so I'm a little unsure about it.

Thanks for the insights! :)

[kelkat9.livejournal.com]

Battlestar Galactica is very gritty and dark. One of the characters has breast cancer and suffers the effects from cancer treatments. Just a warning in case that type of thing bothers you. Very worth skimming any of the political stuff for the very flawed characters.

I agree with the Vampire Diaries assessment. It is worth slogging through the teen angst. Love Damon! After a while Caroline won me over too.

Happy watching!

[fogsblue.livejournal.com]

I don't mind gritty and dark. Sometimes it's a good thing. Actually I think I'm less fussed about any show as long as the characters are well written, interesting and believable (within context). Well, in this kind of show. I certainly don't expect realism in a comedy for example.

Thanks! :)

[jkclang.livejournal.com]

Carnivale is awesome show. One of my ever-favorites. But, I must warn you! Two seasons, and massive cliffhanger with no conclusion.

BSG - planing to see it again from the beginning very soon, cause I was forced to stop watching it in the middle of the third season. Serious, deep themes, with lot of sociology, religious and political issues and big ethical questions.

Warehouse 13 - one of those shows you can watch while you do some other stuff, it's pacey, witty and fun.

Extras - watched quite a while ago. Typical great british quirkiness.

Mad Dogs - a must see. First season is a such a laugh. Second is good, I hope third will be even better. But, take a break from Simmy, Baxter is not so lovable as Sam was. Hot, though...

I am about to start watching Supernatural myself. Wanna swap notes? :)

[fogsblue.livejournal.com]

Oh no, not an evil show with no ending... :(

BSG sounds really interesting. I'll have to watch it soon I think.

It's always good to have shows you can watch while doing other stuff... I've been doing that with some of the ones I've watched lately.

Hmm, you may have a point with holding off on Mad Dogs.

I like your idea. Maybe I should watch Supernatural now ;)

[silverlunarstar.livejournal.com]

This sounds similar to how my days used to be, except with fanfics. *Sigh* I miss uni if only because I felt like I had more time to do things or more things to procrastinate on, same difference at that time. o.O

[fogsblue.livejournal.com]

Yep, procrastinating. That's me. Evil uni work. Though, I admit I often have a show on while I'm 'studying'...

[silverlunarstar.livejournal.com]

XD

What I usually do is have my homework in microsoft word or whatever I'm using in one window, whatever I need on one tab, and a fic on another tab (and LJ on another of course).

[fogsblue.livejournal.com]

Yep, that's what I do. Or I'll be listening to a lecture and attempting to take notes... Instead I'll be looking at pictures or something. My bad...

I really shouldn't do that. Told myself I'd work harder.

Bugger.

[anna-sg1.livejournal.com]

YOU KNOW WHICH SHOW GETS MY VOTE! :D :D

[fogsblue.livejournal.com]

Hey, that ended up being the winning show!! I'm 8 episodes in. Not a bad effort really. Of course I saw the first season way back when the show started, but I thought if I'm going to watch it, I should start at the beginning...

[anna-sg1.livejournal.com]

OMG REALLY??? TELL ME ALL YOUR THOUGHTS!!!

I might get a bit over excited when people start watching a show I love. XD XD

[fogsblue.livejournal.com]

I haven't had many yet :P
Though, I'm remembering why I watched the show back then. It is really enjoyable!
(I'm not sure why I stopped watching, but I think it had to do with when it was on...)

But knowing me as I kind of do, there will be a rambly post sharing my thoughts about it, probably when I finish the first season (which at the rate I'm procrastinating will probably be by the weekend).

[anna-sg1.livejournal.com]

Yeah, it's usually pretty late when it's on TV - which is sorta understandable what with the murdering and the blood and gore. XD

I'M LOOKING FORWARD TO YOUR RAMBLINGS. :D

[fogsblue.livejournal.com]

Actually, I think here the problem was it overlapped with a different show that I was watching. Though I can't be 100% on that...

And here's hoping my ramblings don't disappoint ;D

[anna-sg1.livejournal.com]

You have ~correct opinions, I'm not worried. :D