re: what to watch: 4400, Justified, Bones, West Wing, or Deadwood ?

Posted by Sgt Barnes

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Posted on 12/19/12 at 11:47 am to ashy larry

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Deadwood, and for me it's not even close. Once you're done with that, Justified.

Posted by Fletch F Fletch

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Posted on 12/19/12 at 11:51 am to Byron Bojangles III

I've heard several conservatives that like the West Wing, because they like the characters and story and political process so much they can view the political opinions as just another motivation for the characters, the same way the parks department is a motivation for Leslie Knope.

Of course, that's looking at it intelligently...if you own a Bill O'Reilly coffee mug, don't even bother...

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Posted by Byron Bojangles III

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Posted on 12/19/12 at 11:53 am to Fletch F Fletch

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Of course, that's looking at it intelligently...if you own a Bill O'Reilly coffee mug, don't even bother...

I do not

I like the Knope comparison but I'm a Ron Seanson kind of guy

Posted by BottomlandBrew

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Posted on 12/19/12 at 11:54 am to Fletch F Fletch

Both of my parents are right-leaning and my dad loves the show for the story and my mother hates it for the character's ideologies.

Posted by Gnar Cat21

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Posted on 12/19/12 at 12:16 pm to ashy larry

Deadwood gets my vote. for al swearengen alone

Posted by gatorhata9

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Posted on 12/19/12 at 12:19 pm to Byron Bojangles III

I'm about as conservative as they come but I also like to look at both sides of an argument which is why I LOVE the west wing. Sorkin shows his political leanings but he also presents them in a non-obnoxious way. He also has great scenes presenting the conservative viewpoint with Ainsey Hayes' character.

The West Wing is my favorite show of all time. I've seen the first four seasons at least 3-4 times through. It has great rewatchability. I highly highly recommend this show, even if you do lean to the right like myself.

Posted by The Godfather

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Posted on 12/19/12 at 12:19 pm to BottomlandBrew

What show is not left leaning? It it hollywood afterall

I am a conservative and i love the show. It is my favorite show. My mom is a Fox News nut and she loves the show.

Posted by MaesterMullen

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Posted on 12/19/12 at 12:26 pm to ashy larry

there were some great characters in DEADWOOD, but I just couldn't get into it. I guess Westerns just arent for me.

Justified is badass though.

Posted by JBeam

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Posted on 12/19/12 at 12:38 pm to MaesterMullen

can't go wrong with Justified

and my 2nd pick would be West Wing

Posted by ashy larry

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Posted on 12/19/12 at 2:22 pm to JBeam

West Wing is available on Amazon Prime. I think Deadwood is on HBOGO. I only see Justified on Amazon if I buy it.

Thanks!

Posted by thekid

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Posted on 12/19/12 at 3:55 pm to ashy larry

West wing and its not close.
I am very conservative and the leanings didn't bother me.
Great writing, realistic, great well developed characters, great insight into the workings of the political process...
Just typing this makes me want to watch them again...

Posted by gatorhata9

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Posted on 12/19/12 at 4:23 pm to thekid

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Great writing

Best written show ever, IMO. The first four seasons are poetry.

quote:
Just typing this makes me want to watch them again...

Ditto

Posted by The Godfather

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Posted on 12/19/12 at 5:07 pm to gatorhata9

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Just typing this makes me want to watch them again...

Ditto

Yeah, i will probably pop in season two when i get home tonight

Posted by johnnydrama

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Posted on 12/19/12 at 5:25 pm to ashy larry

West Wing gets a bit preachy, but it is undoubtedly wonderfully written and acted.

Al Swearingen (sp?) on Deadwood is a must-see character.

You can knock out the three short seasons of Deadwood a lot quicker than seven long seasons of West Wing.

Justified is lighter fair than either of these. A fun show that I absolutely love. If you like The Shield and SOA, this is right up your alley.

I actually liked The 4400 more than BSG (Ducking now.)

Posted by LordSnow

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Posted on 12/19/12 at 7:31 pm to ashy larry

I didnt see Firefly listed. Def worth a watch with West Wing, Justfied and Deadwood.

This post was edited on 12/19/12 at 7:32 pm

Posted by ashy larry

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Posted on 12/19/12 at 8:30 pm to LordSnow

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I didnt see Firefly listed.

Great show.. forgot to list it. I only watched it about a year or so ago. Truly sucks that it didn't last long.

Posted by Pectus

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Posted on 12/19/12 at 8:50 pm to ashy larry

I really liked the 4400. Do it.

Posted by LsUCIFER

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Posted on 12/19/12 at 8:51 pm to johnnydrama

Agreed that Justified is much lighter fair than Deadwood. For me, the good premium cable series are just in a different league compared to regular tv. Shows like Deadwood, Weeds, The Tudors, Entourage, etc. have elevated my enjoyment of watching tv to another level.