Comments on: TV Vs. Film: Ten Shows Worth Skipping The Multiplex For

By: jonathan

jonathan — Fri, 13 May 2016 14:29:05 +0000

30 Rock is the most unfunny piece of crap on television. Maybe people would realize this if Alec Baldwin\’s voice wasn\’t calming down their frustration at every other ridiculously annoying character on the show. Can not stand it.

By: Michael Bay

Michael Bay — Fri, 13 May 2016 14:29:05 +0000

At least you gave \”Breaking Bad\” a mention, but what about \”Dexter\”?

By: Michael Bay Evil Twin Brother

Michael Bay Evil Twin Brother — Fri, 13 May 2016 14:29:05 +0000

Fuck \”Dexter\”.

Bravo! for mentioning \”Louie\” !

By: poagwn

poagwn — Fri, 13 May 2016 14:29:05 +0000

\”american dad,\” despite it\’s lackluster first season, has grown into a wonderful, wonderful show. unlike most of macfarlane\’s trash, a.d. feels like it actually has direction, and it\’s paced wonderfully – a single episode will sometimes take place over the course of months or years, which gives it an almost filmic quality few other shows have. it also has a heart. the relationships between the central characters are well defined and fully drawn, and roger the alien has grown into a tool of comedic greatness.

american dad\’s major flaw is its inconsistencies. not every episode is as good as it could be, but when it hits, it\’s the best animated show on network television. being a seth macfarlane show, it can also be a little mean spirited. still, there are some essential episodes. \”rapture\’s delight\” is one of the most absurdly ambitious animated half hours i can think of. it really is worth checking out.

By: The Gang

The Gang — Fri, 13 May 2016 14:29:05 +0000

Uh, how about some love for \”Always Sunny in Philadelphia\”? Last season was uneven, not surprising considering the horde of mercenaries hired to write episodes, but it\’s The Gang!

Who doesn\’t love The Gang?

By: HD

HD — Fri, 13 May 2016 14:29:05 +0000

Sons of Anarchy!

By: Sheed

Sheed — Fri, 13 May 2016 14:29:05 +0000

Sons of Anarchy and Archer, FX takes care of its business.

By: Brendan

Brendan — Fri, 13 May 2016 14:29:05 +0000

I second the \”Fuck Dexter!\” sentiment, and as someone who is almost finished with a Parks & Rec marathon, I\’m really glad to see it at #1 here (so much so I forgive you for that fucking spoiler…). Breaking Bad is definitely the best show on television, though. No contest.

By: wray

wray — Fri, 13 May 2016 14:29:05 +0000

WEEEEDSS!!!!!

By: samir

samir — Fri, 13 May 2016 14:29:05 +0000

You guys are too harsh on Boardwalk Empire. It\’s one of those shows that youll like a lot more if you watch in a short period of time. After I finished the season and got the full picture is when I really started appreciate the characters and politics of the show. It\’s not the best show, and it can be better, but that\’s the best thing about it, it can be even better.

By: Mike_M

Mike_M — Fri, 13 May 2016 14:29:05 +0000

I know you mentioned Breaking Bad, but that should be on the list and not a honorable mention. You cite that it hasnt been on the air since last summer is a bad reason especially since Terriers is canceled so you cant even watch it anymore.

Also Sons of Anarchy is a great so as well.

By: Misanthrope

Misanthrope — Fri, 13 May 2016 14:29:05 +0000

Let\’s not forget that Curb Your Enthusiasm comes back soon!

By: Jax

Jax — Fri, 13 May 2016 14:29:05 +0000

SAMCRO!

By: Christopher Bell

Christopher Bell — Fri, 13 May 2016 14:29:05 +0000

The Time Capsule episode is season 3, I believe. Honestly though, you have to give it a few episodes before things really kick in. It\’s a show very dependent on your affection for the characters.

By: Kathleen Walsh

Kathleen Walsh — Fri, 13 May 2016 14:29:05 +0000

Weeds fucking sucks. The first season was brilliant, this past season is nigh unwatchable. I love me some Dexter, but that show has definitely not suffered for praise and acclaim, and when was the last season on? I\’m only just beginning the third season. I love this list for alerting me to the fact that I should be watching Fringe, of all things. Need to check out Game of Thrones and Archer too. Parks and Rec is my religion, and its upsetting it got slotted to a midseason replacement, but I\’m just glad it\’s back and so consistently amazing.

By: sp

sp — Fri, 13 May 2016 14:29:05 +0000

Thanks Playlist for giving props to FX’s “Archer\”. It is easily the best comedy on tv , hands down !

By: scribe

scribe — Fri, 13 May 2016 14:29:05 +0000

Nice article guys- Loved the piece on Louie and Parks and Rec.

By: Sid

Sid — Fri, 13 May 2016 14:29:05 +0000

Venture Bros. is better than everything here. And Game of Thrones (the books) are the best pieces of fiction since Shakespeare in his prime.

By: Christopher Bell

Christopher Bell — Fri, 13 May 2016 14:29:05 +0000

An honestly embarrassing list.

Great.

Anyway, I\’m now paying attention to TV more than I have in years… but still playing catch-up. I\”m working through season 2 of \”Breaking Bad\” and its fantastic, but yeah, it\’s got plenty of acclaim. It\’s more that than it airing in summer that lead us to relegating it to the honorable mentions.

I love \”Parks and Rec.\” I watched the pilot and hated it, but I gave the first season a shot and while I didn\’t like it too much, Season 2 is where it\’s at. It\’s also surprising how great Rob Lowe is.

By: TheoC

TheoC — Fri, 13 May 2016 14:29:05 +0000

But wasn\’t Parks and Recs mid season replacement due to Pohler\’s pregnancy and not how good or bad the show was doing?

Anyway great list well written, I must check out terriers(I like me some Logue) and of course Game of Thrones.

Well done a great read and great alternative to reading how well the Hangover part 2 is doing.

By: Melwyn

Melwyn — Fri, 13 May 2016 14:29:05 +0000

Is this a joke? I haven\’t seen anything except Game of Thrones, and even in the pilot, it seemed so hollow. How could you mention an epic show like \’The Wire\’ in the same paragraph as GoT. Stick with films guys, this list honestly is embarrassing. \”You fail me.\”

By: Oliver Lyttelton

Oliver Lyttelton — Fri, 13 May 2016 14:29:05 +0000

@Melvyn
\”Is this a joke? I haven’t seen anything except Game of Thrones…\”

Well, then how do you fucking know enough to weigh in?

By: The Playlist

The Playlist — Fri, 13 May 2016 14:29:05 +0000

Having just watched the first episode of Showtime\’s \”Shameless\” for some reason and mostly hating it, i\’m really glad to see it\’s nowhere on this list.

By: PT

PT — Fri, 13 May 2016 14:29:05 +0000

Can anyone tell me what the soundtrack is playing in the background of Doctor Who episode 6 in the first few minutes while still in the Tardis ?
Driving me crazy !!!!

By: George Otwori

George Otwori — Fri, 13 May 2016 14:29:05 +0000

TERRIERS is one the most ground breaking shows ever made. I know other shows are given credit to having novelistic quailties. Once you watch Terriers it gives whole new meaning to blending the TV and Novel mediums. I remember watching this show and missing the numerous of payoffs. I just couldn\’t place the familiarity with Novel medium until the last two episodes. This show literally shattered my perception on what is quality.

So I only hope that in the near future someone revisits compelling organic world just as intriguing as TERRIERS was.