red snow Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 I don't know.. aside from Boardwalk Empire and game of Thrones, I'm kind of done with HBO. AMC is where its been at in the recent years.Don't discount FX. They have a lot of great shows as well of late. Obviously none of them are "breaking bad" but then AMC isn't just breaking bad either, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Antony Posted September 14, 2013 Author Share Posted September 14, 2013 I definitely still prefer HBO to Amc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonArryn Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 I'd say amc has the best show on of those i watch (breaking bad) but i think i'd still say hbo is leading, but not by much. i've never seen mad men but if it's as good as people say, then yeah, maybe amc is better as of now.and isn't amc pretty small as of now? not saying that's bad though, but i think they just have around five own-produced shows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azzanadra Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 Wait, how is HBO leading? All they have that's "really" good is GoT and Boardwalk Empire. And not even GoT if you have read the books. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaarioKnowsBest Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 East bound and down is pretty good.Edit- well the first season was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khal-a-bunga Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 Wait, how is HBO leading? All they have that's "really" good is GoT and Boardwalk Empire. And not even GoT if you have read the books.HBO is leading because they put out more varied, quality content than any other network. FX is the only network that's even close, if you ask me. AMC has Mad Men and Breaking Bad, but just about everything else they air is mediocre or outright bad (I say "just about" because I thought Rubicon was good, and had the potential to be great).In 2013, HBO has aired or will air:GirlsEnlightenedGame of ThronesVeepFamily TreeViceTrue BloodThe NewsroomBoardwalk EmpireEastbound & DownHello LadiesGetting OnJa'Mie: Private School GirlTremeThey also aired Real Time with Bill Maher, Parade's End (miniseries), some good original movies (Phil Spector, Mary & Martha, Behind the Candelabra), and a lot of really good documentaries, special events, and sports programming.Like I said, FX is probably the closest competitor in terms of the quality and amount of original content, mainly because of their comedy line-up (It's Always Sunny..., The League, Wilfred, Archer, and especially Louie), though Justified is great, and The Americans and The Bridge (thus far) had really good first seasons.Anyway, I think this looks pretty great. There's been an influx of television shows focused on or around serial killers lately, but with the kind of talent this show has in front of and behind the camera, I have to imagine that this one will stand out from the crowd. I like the fact that HBO is treating the show as an anthology series, as well. It'll be exciting to see where they take the show in the future, and who they'll bring on board to write/act/direct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commodore Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 it's not porn, it's HBO (NSFW)I love these rare moments of brilliant pushback against the coarsening of the culture Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Antony Posted September 14, 2013 Author Share Posted September 14, 2013 I love Veep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zorral Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 Looks like a cross between True Blood and K-Ville, and not in a good way.Lots and lots of this sort of thing with all the financial incentives Louisiana provides movies and television to work there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zorral Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 Additionally with too many dollops of Sons of Anarchy.I am so tired of this stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commodore Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 new trailer the idea of following the same killer over 17 years is an interesting hook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramsay B. Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 This really looks good. I can't wait for it...HBO brings it. Pretty excited for Ja'Mie: Private School Girl, also. Summer Heights High was hilarious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howdyphillip Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 new trailer the idea of following the same killer over 17 years is an interesting hook That looks absolutely fantastic. How did they get these two leads? I have something to look forward to from HBO now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commodore Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 That looks absolutely fantastic. How did they get these two leads? I have something to look forward to from HBO now... The plan is to do the show as an anthology with a new story and characters each season (much like American Horror Story is done now). This means bigger stars/directors will sign on because the time commitment is short and finite. That's how GoT was able to get Sean Bean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Antony Posted January 5, 2014 Author Share Posted January 5, 2014 Pretty sure this starts up in one week. With Justified coming back I finally have shows to look forward to watching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khal-a-bunga Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Additionally with too many dollops of Sons of Anarchy.I am so tired of this stuff. You haven't even seen one episode, and you're already "tired" of the show? Makes sense. In any case, this show doesn't look anything like True Blood or Sons of Anarchy. Also, for those interested, the first reviews are coming in and they're basically glowing... http://www.metacritic.com/tv/true-detective And if you haven't seen it yet, here's a really good behind-the-scenes video for the show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zoYq2bDaGt4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RumHam Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 Really looking forward to this. I read in a review that the creator wrote all eight episodes, and there was only one director too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martini Sigil Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 While HBO makes some shows that I have little interest in, the stuff they've made that was in my sphere of interest has never missed. I have little doubt that True Detectives will kick ass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Antony Posted January 9, 2014 Author Share Posted January 9, 2014 Heads up, Game of Thrones trailer airs before this does for anyone interested :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commodore Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Grantland review summary: same old dark ultraviolent humorless serial killer show that have been overdone of late Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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