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[aidenfire]

So I'm working on my holiday wish list on Amazon, and I saw Supernatural S1. And y'know, I've heard a lot of good things about the show (and the actors!) but I don't know if I would actually like it. I like shows with lots and lots of character development, and when the plot is things happening to the characters rather than the plot being something that would happen anyway and the characters just happen to be there (which is why I love QaF and PoT and why I stopped watching Lost early season 2. It became so much about these random things happening and the characters reacting to them instead of about the characters themselves, if that makes sense.) I also don't like lots of violence and horror--although I can watch it if it's not excessive or gratuitous, if that's the only thing going for a show or movie I won't be interested. I am also unsure but open minded regarding those other inital shows. Um. BSG? and SG something? Hahaha, I don't even know what they stand for, I just know they are space cowboys sorts of things, right? What do you all think?

And, for the record? When I say I've watched Prince of Tennis and Queer As Folk and Lost? I mean that's all I've watched, ever. And a few episodes of Gilmore Girls and that's it. So any show you want to recommend would be acceptable. :)

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Feel free to rave about your show(s) in the comments. Convince me!

Comments

[trolleys.livejournal.com]

If you like character-driven shows, you can't get much better than The Wire. I don't even like the 'gritty cop show' genre but this one isn't typical at all, it's much more focused on complex characters rather than the 'whodunnit' aspect. The violence depicted is expected, considering the issues that are dealt with (gangs, drugs, corruption) but IMO it's never gratuitous. With that said, the show's definitely not for everyone what with the foul language and nudity (hey, it's HBO!) and it's a little difficult to get into at first.

It's been ages since I've watched anything else, actually. I think the last good network show was Arrested Development which had the misfortune to be aired on Fox.

[trolleys.livejournal.com]

Oh, and how could I forget FIREFLY. My favorite sci-fi series and the greatest show never to make it to a full season. :(

[aidenfire]

Oh man! All of these new shows to look into! :))