The TV thread

Only the first four. The upcoming eight episodes seem to be called the second half of Season 5.

 

My top British dramas currently on the air would go:

1. New version of Doctor Who that started in 2005
2. Sherlock
3. Luther

Also, in terms of comedies that have made me actually laugh out loud, Fresh Meat, a British comedy, does it better than any show for me since the first time I went through Party Down.

 

Well, that's definitely enough to get me started. Netflix freebie, here I come!

 

I don't really understand why people love to emphasize, "This made me laugh out loud!" I out loud is the only way I laugh. If something made you smirk, it did not make you laugh.

 

It's more stressing that it's that type of comedy. Louie is fantastic and I find it funny, but I don't find myself audibly laughing a ton during it. I mostly just smile and think that was damn funny, or clever, or cringe-inducing. I understand what you mean, but it's a short-hand for saying it's a gut-busting type of comedy, which isn't exactly the Brits usual M.O.

 

I guess I laugh a lot.

 

I don't watch TV, either, except for sports and some special events. It's too much of a time suck, and I got tired of being "programmed" to depend on watching TV. I know I'm missing out on some great shows, but I don't miss TV much at all. I spend that time on the Internet instead, since I prefer reading and bouncing around.

 

Then get off this thread with your hermit ass.

 

Been enjoying the Comcast Watchathon - Downton Abbey and Homeland. DA is as good as people say it is and Homeland (just got done with S2) Holy crap!

There really is no better way to watch some of these intensive dramas than seeing them three or four episodes at a time.

 

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia and The League are moving to new comedy-geared network FXX as FX breaks into three (with FXM, for movies, being the third). FX will focus on dramas but still have some comedies, such as Louie.

Here's Alan Sepinwall's breakdown: http://bit.ly/14yGbns

 

Following the TBS/TNT model, it seems.

 

Yes, with TCM being Turner's movie channel. FX is targeting a younger demographic, though.

The A.V. Club says FXX will show a lot of Arrested Development and even Freaks & Geeks.

I am wondering how cable providers will handle this. Hopefully FXX will be included in typical cable plans. If not, this could be a disaster.