#tv show recs

[silently--here]

I've just finished my like 100th re watch of sense8 and I again can't even begin to explain how much this TV show means to me. Its something so special and means so much to me. I love it and I will always recommend it as a TV show that should be seen by everyone. HOWEVER please go into it with caution and look for content/trigger warnings of individual episodes because there's some stuff that should be warned for

#silently talks #im just rambling #sense8 #tv show recs

[itsmevickyb]

Wait, you haven't seen.... ?!?!

#poll #tv show recs #i'm sorry i'm so bad at life #i've honestly not seen an episode of any of these shows #didn't include some shows that i've seen at least a few eps of #i need some new shows to watch while the strike continues #go ahead and tell me how dumb i am in the tags #thats fine #i'm fine

[accidental-spice]

Anyone know what we should watch now that we've finished Madam Secretary? Likable characters, a goodblend of comedy and drama, and no gratuitous sex scenes or F-bombs, please

#madam secretary #tv show recs #also absolutely NO charlize theron. this is not negotiable #this is mostly a joke. please do not fight me over charlize theron

[dayscapism]

K-Dramas recommendations & short reviews

Because I've watched way too many to not make a list. Warning: I like romance and fantasy a bit too much.

These shows made me cry. 10/10. Five stars. Recommend to anyone. They live in my mind rent-free:

Extraordinary Attorney Woo (2022) - Attorney Woo is such a wonderful person, I love her character. I can't say much about the representation, but I like that it opens up the conversation around autism & neurodivergence, discrimination and prejudice, particularly in work environments. I rarely like shows about law or lawyers but I was surprisingly engaged with the cases and the story. It deserves a second season. (The only thing I don't like about this show is they're pushing for a MinWoo and Choi Su-Yeon ship. Which huh--disrespectful.)

Hotel Del Luna (2019) - A great place to start with k-dramas if you like paranormal fantasy. This show has such a special place in my heart. I wanted a different ending but I am okay with it because it was a tight narrative. The main character is iconic (Man-Wol please step on me). The show has amazing sets, AMAZING costumes, an amazing OST, amazing and heartbreaking performance by Yeo Jin Goo. The main couple is so soft; like they're such good friends and coworkers and gentle with each other (eventually). It's enemies to reluctant friends to lovers. It's perfect for asexual viewers who want more than physicality in their romance shows. Cons: the secondary characters' goodbyes and backstories left a little to be desired. A few other nitpicks like Chang-Seong is the one to suggest the main character a new hobby instead of her just discovering it by herself.

It's Okay to Not Be Okay (2020) - Also a good place to start with k-dramas. This show is a lesson in good narrative; this has perfect writing & storytelling. The cast is so good. The female lead is an icon. The character work I excellent. The mental health issues are so well addressed and it taught me a lot about mental health I wasn't aware of. Each small minor character plays a very important thematic role. (The villain isn't the best thing ever but she serves her role in the themes and plot.) The production and the storytelling with the children's book animations are just *heart eyes*. The OST is so good too. You need to watch this to understand how good a k-dramas can be. A must-watch.

Goblin: The Lonely and Great God (2016) - This is the most iconic fantasy/paranormal k-drama ever. A lot of current tropes were started here I think (including the weird k drama last-episode time jump separation of the main couple). This show broke me. You will cry. The bromance and comedy are amazing here too. Gong Yoo and Dong Wook Lee have great chemistry. Main female lead is so cute and her character is so heartwarming. The ending felt a bit rushed. The death, existential related stuff with the grim reapers and such is so good tho.

Business Proposal (2022) - Best rom-com ever! (Well, it could be gayer tbh.) It's my new comfort show. I already watched it twice. It's campy, hilarious, chaotic, iconic and messy in a way that feels like real life (but obviously played up for drama and comedy). Excellent character work. The love interest is definitely written by a woman. Gorgeous cast (Sejeon omg I have a crush, but also the others). It was too short! I would have loved another episode, and more of Grandpa and Ha-Ri. Warning: this has the weird kdrama last-episode time jump couple separation.

W: Two Worlds (2016) - A young resident medic accidentally finds her way inside the webcomic her father created. Like, that premise is killer. We have Lee Jong Suk at his finest here; the character fits him so well. He was born to play a lead. This show has amazing meta-commentary on writing, authorship, and existential crisis. The confrontation between the webcomic character Kang Cheol and the author is insane! The main couple is an epic pair. Would rewatch. High wump value. Cons: The second part could have been more swoony with the romance, Kang Cheol kind of became a bit cold. (A warning: this show also has the k drama weird last-episode time jump couple separation.)

Would recommend with popcorn, I rate them 8/10:

Crash Landing on You (2019) - Really good. The main couple has the best chemistry I've ever seen. It's not that much of a personal fave show, but still pretty awesome and will tug at your heart. It got a bit overly dramatic in the last episodes and again, has that k-drama last episode weird time jump couple separation, but here it actually makes sense. And sort of mirrors the separation and eventual unification of the Korean Peninsula. It was very interesting to see the contrast between North and South Korea.

Shooting Stars (2022) - Aside from the terrible, horrible, insulting Africa storyline (where the male lead goes to 'help' African kids with water scarcity, not even a country name is called, he just goes to *gestures vaguely* Africa to help goddammit he's such a beautiful soul! /s) There's a weird creepy sugar mommy wannabe side storyline and it's weird and out of nowhere. But the rest of it is good and campy and the main characters are so cute. All the couples are cute. The male lead is a cute disaster. Female lead is also a capable cutey but a disaster when it comes to romance. It's hilarious. I love all characters. It's fun. It's great. It shows a very interesting side of the entertainment industry.

While You Were Sleeping (2017) - A man and a woman who don't know each other have precognition powers and after they meet, they use them to take down a corrupt lawyer. The show isn't very heavy on the romance, tough the pair work pretty well together. I liked the main actress. Lee Jong Suk has chemistry with anyone. The male role was not exactly a good fit for Jong Suk. He's so much more naturally charming than the character. It's a fun show to pass the time. The found family is nice and all the characters work great together. The mom is great.

The King's Affection (2021) - I'm going to be honest, I didn't finish watching this. Ups. I got bored after episode 15. It's a very slow show but what I watched was quite good. It was just not a show for me. Having a bisexual male lead was awesome, I appreciate that he falls for the main character while he thinks she's a man. (Could be gayer tho, just saying.) Pretty good discussions and reversals of gender cliches. It has complicated parent-child relationships that are very well written which gives a lot of heart and heartbreak to this story. The political stuff gets very convoluted. I really wish the queer part was bigger though, and not limited to the main couple. We could even have poly representation! I still have half a mind to finish this but I don't know There are so many other shows I'd rather watch instead. (Boy, I really need to get into the actually queer side of k-dramas because the side I'm currently on is giving me crumbs.)

Lovers of the Red Sky (2021) - The premise was so cool. This has so much lore I like and the setting is beautiful and rich, but it also has so much lost potential. The plot is very weak in the second half and could be restructured. I loved the atmosphere, costumes and the actors and their characters: the blind cursed scholar nobleman, the female genius cheeky painter and her friend trio and the prince are all great characters. Ahn Hyo Seop is pretty good in it and looks very pretty indeed in historical costume (but the design of the villain creature he's possessed/cursed with is so, so bad omg). Great premise failed execution. Good first half but it went over the rails quickly. Still entertaining if you like historical fantasy.

Romance is a Bonus Book (2019) - It's a bit slow and could have done so much more with the female lead and her child. She's a bit underwhelming and her daughter is barely in the story. The second female character played by Jeong Eu-Gene was awesome, I love this actress now. Lee Jung Suk is always looking hot and being an excellent actor with what he's given; he's very charming here. He could have chemistry with a piece of wood and yet I wasn't that fan of the romance. Maybe it's just because friends to lovers isn't my cup of tea. There's a weird out-of-nowhere backstory between the male leads. The commentary of ageism in the workplace is a bit surface level (it's not that big of a deal for the company if you're overqualified for a job, the point should be that is an issue for you and your career, who is too good for the company). You can tell the writers really care about books; it's definitely a love letter to editors and an interesting window into the world of book publishing; you can feel the love editors put into making books. Bonus: the founding members of the publishing company have very funny moments.

Do no recommend:

King: Eternal Monarch - Couldn't even finish this. I was so, so confused. The dialogue, narrative and backstory make no sense! Everything is so unnecessarily confusing. There's no chemistry between the main couple. The king and the bodyguard had more chemistry. Lee Jung-Jin (playing the villain Lee Lim) & Woo Do-Hwan (the bodyguard) carried this show and are pretty much the only thing good about it. The female lead is sidelined. It had an intriguing premise but failed execution.

What's Wrong With Secretary Kim - Skimmed most of the second half. It's a mess. The love interest CEO is such a narcissist and asshole he wouldn't be able to keep a working, healthy relationship with his partner without some serious therapy first. The female lead seems to be repulsed by him most of the time even when together and even looks scared when they get intimate. There's an unnecessarily convoluted plotline about the main lead's brother and a kidnapping in their past. It has tonal issues and it's cringy rather than funny. The secondary characters are just a lot of useless filler. The female lead sacrifices her independence and dreams to be with the main guy. Just go watch Business Proposal instead.

Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo - The only pro of this show is IU. The romance went the undeveloped route. Cheap-looking production, with too many episodes, melodramatic, characters pivot in place instead of naturally developing; it's definitely a telenovela. The point that the female lead is from the future doesn't even matter for the story (should have made her a Goryeo historian instead of a random cosmetologist). Pass!

Tomorrow - Could not finish watching. Please, please don't watch it if you're dealing with depression, bullying or suicidal thoughts. Please don't. By episode 2 I was just screaming at the screen. Problematic? This show invented the word problematic. The supernatural task force that's supposed to save people with suicide risk is terrible at therapy and suicide prevention. They tell the person trying to commit suicide, literally on the edge of a building about to jump, that they should do it, that they're weak, they should just jump, go ahead! Like ... what????

Mystic Pop Up Bar - Didn't capture me by episode 2. Got bored. Some say this is better than Hotel Del Luna but I don't agree.

Abyss - It's a weird tonal mix. Would have preferred if it leaned further into the absurd (go all in with the humour or don't at all), the sci-fi or the murder mystery. Instead of just revealing by episode 3 who the murderer is, quickly changing the plot into a chase after the villain, even though he's so lame. But also he is keeps killing people and it gets dark. And then we cut to the main couple being silly and cute. It's so jarring. The leads have a great dynamic and Ahn Hyo Seop knows how to differentiate his characters really well, give them their own flavour., but in the end it's just a cool premise, failed execution. Very average.

Currently watching:

The Crowned Clown - Very interesting concept and gorgeous, gorgeous visuals. Plot drags a little. Has some tonal problems and oversimplification of politics. The best part is when Yeo Jin-Goo acts with himself haha. He's such a talented actor.

The Uncanny Counter - Get's a bit melodramatic sometimes but all four main actors are insanely good.

Tale of the Nine-Tailed - The main romantic relationship needs a lot more development, but the entire show is worth watching just for Dong Wook Lee and Kim Bum as brothers.

Alchemy of Souls - 6/10 so far. Currently watching season 2/part 2. Aside from the prince, I don't particularly care for any of the characters. Unpopular opinion but the main romantic pair have no chemistry. Mu-Deok has more chemistry with Yul and the prince, and the prince has more chemistry with Jang-Uk. The lore is confusing and inconsistent: it breaks its own rules. (Two souls in one body what?? when was this established as a thing?) There's not enough foreshadowing and setting up the rules of magic in this world (the Ice Stone comes up as a deux ex mahcina big plot point in the last second). It also drags; the episodes are too long. There's a lot of saying and ultimately the show doesn't deliver. The narrative structure is straight out of a fantasy Wattpad. The set and costumes are fun and cool for a fantasy world, and the first episode was great.  

#k dramas #kdramas #recommendations #tv show recs #hotel del luna #it's okay to not be okay #goblin the lonely and great god #extraordinary attorney woo #business proposal #w two worlds #romance is a bonus book #lovers of the red sky #the king's affection #while you were sleeping #shooting stars #sh**ting stars #crash landing on you #alchemy of souls part 2 #the uncanny counter #tale of the nine tailed #the crowned clown #tomorrow kdrama #media recs #media recommendations #k drama reviews

[its-only-v]

Since I am apparently the only one to have seen this Australian sitcom Colin From Accounts, I will now talk about it because I liked it so much and I need one other person to watch it. I didn't know what I was getting into when I saw the show's title. I thought, oh, office comedy, and that guy is probably Colin and he works in the accounts department. NO. That dog? That's Colin From Accounts. The dog's name is Colin From Accounts. I need someone to acknowledge that there is this show and it has a dog and its name is Colin From Accounts and the show is named after the dog and not a person. That's how they should advertise the show. Tell people that.

But in case anyone wants to know, it's also a wholesome comedy, it's kind of like Ted Lasso because they talk through problems and resolve it within that episode instead of making it some wacky miscommunication plotline that's supposed to be funny (I never found those very funny). There's romance between who else but those two up there. It's just a solid comedy show. Watch it, laugh, have a good time. 10/10.

#tv shows #television #australian tv #colin from accounts #comedy tv #comedy shows #tv show recs #tv show recommendations #recs #recommendations

[ianthelordof]

I did it!

I finally combined my comics obsession with my knitting obsession.

I have some more vague ideas floating around for a more subtle Nightwing sweater (fingerstripes?), a Stephanie Brown Batgirl sweater, and maaaaaaybe a Batman crop top. We'll see if I ever manage to follow through on any of them.

Here's the list of stuff I watched while I worked on this:

The 100, Big Hero 6 the Series, Harley Quinn, Big Hero 6, Lego: Batman the Movie: DC Super Heroes Unite, The Summer I Turned Pretty, and Teen Titans Go!

Link to the project on ravelry

#knitting #knitblr #dc comics #batfam #nightwing #dick grayson #knit top #handknit #tv show recs #movie recs #does this count as cosplay?

[studentbyday]

day 19 // 100dop

day 1/3 reviewing for final 🙈

Finished reviewing module 1

Halfway thru reviewing module 2

Answered some gas laws Qs

Added some stuff to my cheatsheet

Low-key nervous because I still got some of the answers to examples wrong! And this is supposed to be the 2nd time around! 🙈

Day 12: What’s a movie you enjoy that’s related to your field of study?

Not a movie, but i loved the tv show biohackers! It's German so I watched with subs - it's basically Nancy Drew but STEM. And extra nerdy but in a cool (and sometimes funny) way! If i say anymore, I'm gonna spoil it so I won't 🙂 Highly recommend!

#stemblr #chemblr #stem academia #studyblr #stem student #100dop #100 days of productivity #study aesthetic #studyspo #subatomicstudychallenge #astudentslifebuoy #heyfrithams #dark academia #dark academic aesthetic #chaotic academia aesthetic #chaotic academia #tv show recs #movie recs

[doitinanotherlanguage]

Non-Anglo TV Shows You Should Watch 4/∞: Paraíso (2021-2022; Paradise), created by Fernando González Molina, Ruth García and David Oliva

Country: Spain

Language: Spanish

Genre: Sci-Fi Fantasy Adventure

Episodes: 15

Summary: Three teenage girls disappear in 1992 in a Spanish coastal town. As the police investigation is seemingly going nowhere, the younger brother of one of the girls starts another search with his friends. Together, they discover that those who have his sister and her friends are not of this world.

#absolutely OBSESSED with this show rn #it's like a spanish stranger things but vastly superior in every imaginable way sry not sry just telling the Facts #the power of gay love saves the day in this one guys 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈 #langblr #learning spanish #spanish langblr #paraíso #paradise #tv show recs #Youtube

[nickinspacesstuff]

From season 2 started this week! The first season was amazing, and the first episode of season 2 was incredible. There’s a WLW drama, a new group of characters stranded in town, an underground cave filled with those scary creatures, and some creepy puppet that keeps showing up.

I’m really looking forward to it.

#from season 2 #from epix #tv horror recs #tv show recs #from the same creators of lost #idk why the puppet is there but i hate it #creepier than the monsters imo

[howtobecomeadragon]

what are some of your favorite shows? i'm looking for something new to watch!!!

#byler #tv show recs

[givereadersahug]

I know that a lot of us are re-watching Friends, but may I suggest adding the show Go On to your watchlist? The show is currently free to stream on Roku in the States. This is my favorite Matthew Perry's performance. He played a character who goes to group therapy after the lost of his wife and the friends he makes there. It's a show about grief and love and friendship and sympathy. It's silly and funny. It's about asking for help, and how powerful that can be. It's about your found family. It's a heartwarming show. The show is not perfect, and it was cancelled way too soon, but it is lovely and a great way for us to remember him by. <3

#random text post #television #tv show recs #matthew perry #go on

[bi4bihankking]

Reblog this post to make your followers watch Stargirl (TV 2020)

(Although seriously it's so much fun if you haven't watched it yet you should absolutely try it. It's totally different from other DCTV shows, and it has the funniest villains. Please please please watch it it deserves way more love than it's getting and CW isn't even bothering to promote Season 3 even though it comes out in 17 days)

#fandom #fandom things #media recs #tv show recs #dcu #dc comics #stargirl

[shesingsherlittlesongs]

watched this show for the first time when i was like 12 and it changed the structure of my whole brain my god

#bones tv show #temperance brennan #seeley booth #tv show recs

[k-s-morgan]

Many people share recs with their favorite TV shows, movies or books with me. I'm moving through them slowly, sometimes in a random order, but it's happening, so in this post, I'll cover the shows that were recommended to me and which I’ve watched. I hope you won't get upset or offended if I didn't like the show you recced: after all, such things are impossible to predict! We all have our unique preferences and perceptions.

Now, on to the list and my thoughts:

Stranger Things: Unfortunately, this show didn't work for me. I watched all seasons, but I only enjoyed S1. I appreciated its atmosphere, I liked the characters, and while I didn't think it was anything special, the plot kept me engaged. Other seasons bored me, though, and I found the arcs getting more and more impossible while also staying repetitive.

What We Do in the Shadows: At first, I couldn't get into it, but with each season, my interest increased, and by the end, I grew to love the characters and adore their dumb adventures :D I ship Nandor and Guillermo and I can't wait to see what they do with them in S4. The humor is too sexual for me at times, but once I became fond of these idiot vampires, I started to dote on everything they do. Watching them do nothing but bicker is fascinating now, lol.  

Succession: Oh, this was a hell of a ride. I got second-hand embarrassment so many times that I had to constantly hit pause to scream. Contrary to what I expected, I didn't end up shipping Tom and Greg. I'm interested in their relationship, but Greg is so shallow and his entire personality is basically centered on being embarrassing and greedy - I think Tom deserves better. The complexity, the music (ooh, the music in it), the twists and turns are brilliant, though. I think the show got a little repetitive, but I still enjoyed it a lot and I anticipate the next season.    

Wednesday: Loved it! Which is strange since I was never a fan of the Addams Family. I loved the idea of them, but the execution never appealed to me much. This show is enjoyable, has very good acting, and it presented me with a surprise ship. At first, I thought I’d end up shipping Wednesday with Enid - they have an excellent dynamic of opposites attract, but with each episode, I grew increasingly interested in Wednesday/Xavier. Loved the obsessive element of it and I hope to see more of it in S2.    

Luther: I watched only S1 because unfortunately, this show didn't appeal to me! I felt like it was very disjointed and that there were three writers working on it without consulting each other. Each arc is potentially interesting: brutal crimes, Luther as an explosive, clever, protective but abusive character, and the arc of him and Alice becoming frenemies & perhaps more. But together, they just didn't work in my eyes. Alice's involvement in Luther's life felt awkward and forced; the crimes were astonishingly violent and epic, but their resolutions seemed rushed, trivial and unimpressive; Luther's decisions often made little sense to me, and these three elements didn't seem to mix well. I watched it with my family: my Mom shared my thoughts, but my Dad loved it and he’s watching other seasons right now. 

Interview with the Vampire: YES. I'm a huge fan and I'm thrilled to have found this show. It's clever, intense, and relationship-focused; it has an obsessive, dark romance at the center and every main character is delightfully toxic, twisted and damaged. I only worry about S2 and beyond, but I have faith that everything will remain great.  

Versailles: Absolutely loved it! The first two seasons only, though - I prefer to think that the third one doesn't exist. This seems to be a common opinion among the fans. The music, the characters, their dynamic, the plot and of course the captivating atmosphere of those times... An actor who played Mordred in my favorite 'Merlin' being one of the protagonists was a surprise and made me even more in love. His dynamic with his brother was delightful to watch: it's complex, toxic but also deeply loving. This show is unique in that my most favorite thing about it is a solo character. I grew obsessed with Fabien, a torturer and executioner working for the king. He's perfection, and I would gladly watch a spin-off with him as the central character.

If I forgot some of the shows I watched by accident, I'll make a separate post later on.  

Also, just so you'd know: I don't usually post asks with recs that I haven't tackled yet - they serve as a summary of why I should watch something, but please rest assured that if you sent it, I saw it and added it to my list. When I get to it, I'll post your ask! I'll also start answering questions about the shows you recced and which I've already watched soon.

#recs #tv show recs #wednesday #versailles #luther #interview with the vampire #succession #stranger things #fabien marchal #nandermo #personal

[enchantedlandcoffee]

heyyy do you happen to have any recommendations for shows? i just watched bridgerton a little while ago and i'm basically looking for something fun, not tooo serious and nothing scary (idek if u watch anything like that, also no pressure).. just really need to fixate on something fun now that i've come out of a long ass stressful phase (well.. more stress to come lmao we love uni but it should be better)

hiii! sorry to hear about your stressful phase anon, i hope it gets better soon! and yes i have a few show recs (don't worry, i don't watch scary shows XD)

Gilmore Girls

Heartstopper

Brooklyn 99

The Good Place

Queen Charlotte (Bridgerton spin off, 10/10 recommend)

#dinos #tv show recs #hope these help!

[ianthelordof]

Finished!

This is probably the prettiest thing I've knit ever. And it is so soft and comfy! Might just use fingering weight merino blends for everything from now on...

Stuff that kept me entertained while I knit this:

Movies: Divergent trilogy, Superman: Red Son, The Host, and Yes God Yes

Shows: Dungeons & Daddies (podcast), High School Musical: the Musical: the Series, The Principles of Pleasure, and Fate: the Winx Saga

Fanfiction (All of these are Dick Grayson/Nightwing centric and they've all got at least a little Birdflash): Roasted by widdlewed Shaking off Shadows by @star-gazing-knight Before Dawn by mishencockles (this one is pretty heavy so be sure to mind the tags)

Ravelry Project

#knitting #knitblr #sweater knitting #handknit #movie recs #tv show recs #podcast recs #fic recs #dick grayson #nightwing #birdflash