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re: Best HBO original series of all time?
Posted on 9/18/11 at 10:37 pm to BluegrassBelle
Posted on 9/18/11 at 10:37 pm to BluegrassBelle
I know im in the minority but im not to crazy about BE I can understand how people like it and I can tell its well made. I just couldn't get into it. Game of thrones is going to be absolutely mind blowing these next two seasons
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Posted on 9/19/11 at 2:44 am to Jwodie
quote:
Lots of potential to end up among the above: Boardwalk Empire
I really hope it does.
Posted on 9/19/11 at 6:55 am to Superior Pariah
quote:False, 6 Feet Under was mentioned
This thread is full of wrong answers
Posted on 9/19/11 at 6:58 am to CottonWasKing
By no means "best", but Sex & the City is the one I watched the most. I've probably seen every episode at least twice.
Posted on 9/19/11 at 7:26 am to CottonWasKing
The Wire, hands down, nothing else even comes close
Posted on 9/19/11 at 7:44 am to CottonWasKing
Band of Brothers but Game of Thrones could be better if they stick with the books and don't frick it up
Posted on 9/19/11 at 10:08 am to CottonWasKing
The Wire by a lot. The Sopranos is the most over rated TV show since MASH. It was good, but nothing spectacular.
Posted on 9/19/11 at 10:18 am to Supravol22
quote:I'm seeing a lot of votes for Band of Brothers. I will say it's the greatest miniseries ever made, but is it really fair to compare it to shows that have 40+ episodes? I think it's a separate category.
Band of Brothers
Posted on 9/19/11 at 10:52 am to CottonWasKing
HBO has put out some amazing shows...
Series
The Wire
Sopranos
Deadwood
Mini-Series
The Pacific
Generation Kill
Band of Brothers
Series
The Wire
Sopranos
Deadwood
Mini-Series
The Pacific
Generation Kill
Band of Brothers
Posted on 9/19/11 at 11:42 am to Jamohn
If anything I see it not being fair to the miniseries as they didnt have as much time to develop story lines or characters. The fact they are getting votes along with the likes of the sopranos which went on for like 80 episodes just proves to me how great BoB, Generation Kill and The Pacific are.
Posted on 9/19/11 at 11:51 am to CottonWasKing
quote:
Generation Kill surpasses BOB and The Pacific in my opinion
give me a background on this one, please. I watched BOB and Pacific, never saw GK. Cant imagine one better than those two.
Posted on 9/19/11 at 12:23 pm to CottonWasKing
quote:Possibly, but it's harder to maintain viewer interest and balance long story arcs involving so many characters over a long period of time versus a short miniseries. Are you going to put BOB up against the best season of The Wire, or The Sopranos, or Deadwood? Well, that wouldn't be fair either since the longer series had longer storylines to play out that couldn't be contained as one so they lack the resolution and "coming full circle" of the miniseries. On the other hand, it gives the longer series the luxury of cherry-picking from a larger sample size. How do those advantages and disadvantages balance out?
If anything I see it not being fair to the miniseries as they didnt have as much time to develop story lines or characters. The fact they are getting votes along with the likes of the sopranos which went on for like 80 episodes just proves to me how great BoB, Generation Kill and The Pacific are.
I'd rather just not compare them, but I say it's a greater achievement to put together a great series than a great miniseries.
This post was edited on 9/19/11 at 12:27 pm
Posted on 9/19/11 at 12:34 pm to tigerinthebueche
Its based off a book a journalist wrote about being embedded in the 1st marine division during the invasion of Iraq. Just a great great miniseries IMO. It's hard to call it better than BoB or The Pacific but its a phenomenal series and I enjoyed it more. Go check it out on HboGo when you get a chance. You wont regret it.
ETA: Jahmohn I see your point, but my main motive for starting this thread was to pick up a new show that I may have not seen before
It has served its purpose and provided great discussion
ETA: Jahmohn I see your point, but my main motive for starting this thread was to pick up a new show that I may have not seen before
It has served its purpose and provided great discussion
This post was edited on 9/19/11 at 12:37 pm
Posted on 9/19/11 at 1:05 pm to CottonWasKing
will do. Thanks for the suggestion. i've been looking for something to watch as well. 
Posted on 9/19/11 at 1:13 pm to CottonWasKing
The Wire
Posted on 9/19/11 at 1:38 pm to LSU CRAZY
The Sopranos!!!!!!
Posted on 9/19/11 at 1:42 pm to CottonWasKing
The Sopranos and nothing else comes close. Each episode of the Sopranos was like a mini movie. Everything from casting to the acting was 5 star. Just an awesome show. Even the seasons/episodes that folks were complaining about were head and shoulders better than any other series I've seen.
God I miss that show.
God I miss that show.
This post was edited on 9/19/11 at 1:43 pm
Posted on 9/19/11 at 2:17 pm to HideChaKidz
I don't know about all time but HBO has killed it in this area. I have thoroughly enjoyed the following...
Boardwalk Empire****
The Pacific
Game of Thrones*****
The Wire
The two with asterisks are going to be FREAKING AMAZING once they are done.
Boardwalk Empire****
The Pacific
Game of Thrones*****
The Wire
The two with asterisks are going to be FREAKING AMAZING once they are done.
Posted on 9/19/11 at 4:20 pm to tiggerthetooth
Anyone ever watch Carnival? It was on for a very short time and it really caught my interest at the time. I guess I was the only one watching it but it was a crazy premise...
carnival
carnival
Posted on 9/19/11 at 4:29 pm to Houston Texas Tiger
The Wire
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