TV time

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It's way too quiet around here as Meghan posts pictures of her coffee and shares pictures of birds on Tumblr instead of writing ......

So I bring another while she knits (which could also be called while she plays with technology).

Most of us are probably considered slightly nerdy - and some of our TV choices reflect that - I spend a lot of time watching TV oldies reruns and Masterpiece Classics. So my question is what TV shows and movies are out there that we Sounisians enjoy?

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I'm a big fan of the "lighter" mystery shows on PBS. Death in Paradise, Father Gilbert, Miss Marple, Poirot, Sherlock, Foyle's War (LOVE this one!), Morse, Lewis... I know, some of those can get pretty serious, but they have warm characters, running gags, heroes, etc. I don't enjoy anything too heavy or violent. (Not because I can't handle it. Because I don't *want* to sit and be entertained by it.) Broadchurch was gripping but left me feeling so...devoid.

Other than mysteries, I've enjoyed lighthearted BBC productions like Merlin or Robin Hood, just for kicks. I was in love with Downton Abbey until season 3. It took me a while to warm to Doc Martin, but it eventually worked its charms on me. Martin Clunes is hilarious. He did a beautiful travel series on the Islands of Britain. If you like travel and entertaining hosts and gorgeous scenery... and all things British, like me. :)

I started watching Agent Carter but missed the latter episodes. :( I was mostly watching for Jarvis, I admit.

Obviously, Firefly is mighty.

There was a time when I was something of a Doctor Who Hipster, watching reruns late at night with my siblings, making obscure references to it, being a nerd and all, before it really hit as a trend here in the U.S. Sadly, I haven't kept up with the newer seasons.

That's all I can think of, presently... I'm sure I'll think of more!

- freenarnian (because LJ won't let me sign in now)

[jenn hilgeman (from livejournal.com)]

I haven't kept up with the newer seasons of Doctor Who either, ever since Moffat took over. I liked Matt Smith as the Doctor, but I don't feel like the writing was all that strong by the time Clara came along (and never left). I didn't really care for the new Doctor or Clara, so I stopped watching.

[rosaleeluann.livejournal.com]

I feel the same about Clara. Matt Smith was great despite some not-so-great writing, but I felt very "meh" about Clara and haven't watched anything with the new doctor yet.