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The Walking Dead, season whatever. There were about 2 or 3 good episodes leading up towards the end of the season but the finale once again reminded me why I stopped watching the show last time. Ugh, I never learn.

After the TWD finale, I started watching Fear the Walking Dead. It's a nice change of pace and cool to see a different environment and another cast of characters. Though some of the characters are still stupid and do stupid things, I'm feeling more tolerant of this one than of the TWD storyline. Zombies are still a threat, they don't stay at any one place too long, the world still feels unknown and dangerous. I'm close to finishing season 3 and am excited to see what comes next.

Vikings season 5a started off in a way that made me think this show could still have legs after the events of season 4b. The show goes downhill as the season progresses though and ends with an awful finale that really just feels like they're jumping the shark. So disappointed to see it come to this. Maybe they'll right the ship once again, previous seasons had ups and downs, but it feels like they have no direction and aren't taking the time to craft interesting stories that are at least somewhat fitting.

Discovered and watched Schitt's Creek recently. Surprisingly I really enjoyed it and thought it was pretty funny, for the first 3 seasons at least. Season 4 hasn't quite been as good, though I haven't seen all of it yet. Dan Levy is great in everything he does, and his son is pretty great on this show too.

Watched the first 2 seasons of The Expnase and LOVED IT. Probably the best sci-fi series since Battlestar Galactica imo, and probably even better at this point. The first 4 episodes of season 3 are out and though I'm enjoying it, something feels off about this season. The acting and dialogue for some of the characters is different and just feels off. I'm still stoked to see how they wrap it up, but I'm a little concerned...

Season 2 of Jessica Jones was pretty good. It builds on a lot of the character elements of the first season, diving heavily into the backstories and lives of the side characters, as well as showing a good deal more of Alias. It is an engaging watch that's worth it for fans of the first season, but it lacks the weight that the first season had, the villain was so good and it just can't be topped - luckily they aren't really trying to, and they take things in a bit of a different direction.

Westworld season 2 has started with a bang! The show is back and as cryptic as ever; it's really something and I'm excited to see where they take it.

The Arrested Development season 4 remix is coming out soon. The showrunner is re-editing the netflix season into shorter episodes that chronologically split the events from each character and re-cut them into episodes that are closer to the style and feel of the previous seasons. Personally, this sounds like a great idea to me. The show was backloaded with all of the good stuff happening near the end of the seaosn when everyone is together on-screen. Hopefully this re-edit will make this season more entertaining and easier to rewatch.

Looking to start watching Cobra Kai here soon, loved what I saw in the trailers - the idea for this show is hysterical and I can't wait to see it. Anybody else watching it?

Haven't been watching this newest season of Silicon Valley but will probably try and catch up within the next week or so. One of my favorites and have been eagerly awaiting what they will get themselves into this season.

I also just watched season 1 of Legion and... OMG, what an experience this show is. I've never seen anything like it, especially with all of the other comic/superhero adaptations going on lately. This is, probably imo, better than all of the other marvel shows on Netflix - and that's saying something because Marvel has some really good ones on netflix. I don't want to spoil it, but this show tackles topics of mental illness in a way that's absolutely brilliant. The writing, acting, cinematography, music, directing, everything is phenomenal. The end of the season is a little long winded, but I still enjoyed it all the same. Really looking forward to starting season 2. Even if you're not a fan of the X-men, trust me, this one is different.

Also just started Season 1 of Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency - another absolutely bonkers show and I'm loving it. I'm only 2 episodes in but I'm loving every minute of it. This really makes me want to check out more of Elija Woods' stuff, he's an excellent actor and has surprisingly good range. The show is really funny so far and absolutely nuts.

whew, so what have you all been watching?

Cobra Kai! Damn good show! Want more Cobra Kai!

Fear the walking dead.. it still has some dumb scenarios like TWD but this season, one death shocked me. Didn't see it happening but I still laughed.

The expanse is following the sequence pretty much as the novels. The actor that plays Capt. Holden just seems like the wrong actor for this show. He needs to be at least 10 years older. He just looks too young and naive.

Legion.. Awesome. Had psychedelic dreams after watching it.

Check out a Netflix show titled Altered Carbon. Same atmosphere as Blade Runner. Acting, story, and special effects are excellent.

Nice, I've got Altered Carbon on my list, definitely planning on watching that one soon.

believe it or not... one of the best shows on TV right now... Lethal Weapon. Every single episode feels like a little mini movie.

I've watched every episode of Lethal Weapon! It is a superbly done show. Too bad they removed the female FBI agent as Rigg's love interest. The new girl is good too in the series as it brings new stories and scenarios with the AFT (Aryan Fraternity).

You guys should watch Futureman (comedy). That show is one of my favorites.
Travelers is another great show about time travel (drama/action).

For comedy check out Kim's Convenience.

Canada is pumping out lots of good TV shows.

My mom keeps telling me how good Lethal Weapon is, I'll have to check it out.

Altered Carbon is pretty good. I liked it more than the book. You'll catch similarities between the book and the adaptation, but they're more cousins than siblings, if you will. The show also tones down the violence, sex, and rape although you may not believe that if you only watch the show.

Grey's Anatomy has some good moments, but I wish the writers would either drop Jaggie as a couple or give them a good script.

Station 19 is good. It's not great, but I enjoy it.

Killing Eve is good so far. I've only watched episode one.

The Alienist kind of doddles to the point of irrelevancy.

Black Lightning was pretty good. I loved the finale and hope it gets another season.

Drag race has some good queens, but the producers need to let the show be organic instead of manufacturing drama. Also, they've been digitally blurring out Rupaul's edges on her looks. ^0^

Good Girls ep 1 was good. I did fall behind and haven't watched any more.

Still need to sit down and watch the episodes of Legion I have taped.

I think they're starting to release some Wynonna Earp spoilers (just articles). I'm excited.

Originally Posted by salty99

My mom keeps telling me how good Lethal Weapon is, I'll have to check it out.

I think they're changing out the guy who plays Mel Gibson's character. Something about him being nasty to people on set.

Originally Posted by DJ Ms. White

The Alienist kind of doddles to the point of irrelevancy.

I just couldn't get into it after the first 1 or 2 episodes. I can't even remember how many I watched.

Black Lightning was pretty good. I loved the finale and hope it gets another season.

All CW comic book shows got picked up except iZombie.

Originally Posted by DJ Ms. White

I think they're changing out the guy who plays Mel Gibson's character. Something about him being nasty to people on set.

I don't think that's set in stone yet but they are "exploring" that as a possibility. Which would be pretty bad as this guy really gets the role. I can't think of anyone that could do a better job. I'm sure they are out there but I really enjoy this guy's take on Riggs.