which show should i start? - Blu-ray Forum

forty1down · 03-11-2011, 04:44 AM

i just finished the walking dead season 1 last night...loved it and its got me in the mood for more tv shows...being the blu-ray collector i am, i buy way too many (on sale though!) and dont always get around to watching them right away. so, i have a night to myself to relax and i dont work til 1pm tomorrow. i have the following on blu-ray which ive yet to watch...which should i start?

fringe seasons 1 & 2
firefly complete series
dollhouse season 1
mad men seasons 1-3
dexter seasons 3 & 4
arrested development seasons 1-3 (dvds)

im kinda leaning toward fringe but ive been told it starts off extremely slow. anyway, any suggestions?

hardtosayx · 03-11-2011, 05:38 AM

Either Dexter or Mad Men... or Fringe. I feel it's best to catch up on shows that are still on, then save the rest for last.

ArrestedDevelopment · 03-11-2011, 05:49 AM

That's a mighty fine list of shows.

I'd suggest watching them in this order:

arrested development seasons 1-3 (dvds)
firefly complete series
fringe seasons 1 & 2
dexter seasons 3 & 4
mad men seasons 1-3

Haven't watched Dollhouse so I can't recommend it.

Walts Ghost · 03-11-2011, 07:06 AM

Firefly
Arrested Development

X12Celtics3 · 03-11-2011, 10:47 AM

fringe seasons 1 & 2
firefly complete series
dollhouse season 1
mad men seasons 1-3
arrested development seasons 1-3 (dvds)

1. Dexter is fantastic, but Season 3 is my least favorite. However, its still good, so that is my highest recommendation so you can continue with this awesome show.

2. Fringe. It starts out slow, yeah, but by the end of season 1 it is fantastic, as well as the whole second season.

3. Mad Men is a very good show with an interesting plot and a cool visual style. I don't like it quite as much as Dexter and Fringe (two of my favorite shows ever), but it is still really good.

4. Arrested Development is my favorite comedy ever, the only reason I have it below the other two is because you can catch up on Dexter and Fringe (hopefully Fringe...) for future seasons, and Arrested Development that obviously doesn't apply.

I haven't seen Firefly or Dollhouse, so I can't really say anything about them.

menaceuk · 03-11-2011, 11:13 AM

Mad Men

Eagle_23 · 03-11-2011, 12:31 PM

Dexter!

Xerios · 03-11-2011, 03:29 PM

dexter

or dollhouse since its only 2 season and you could finish it asap lol

SpaceDog · 03-11-2011, 05:25 PM

Fringe - so you can join the crusade to save one of the best shows on television.

CdnBlu · 03-11-2011, 05:28 PM

Fringe or Dexter

onyxbfly · 03-11-2011, 05:54 PM

My taste tend to be all over the place. But here are my sugestions:
Sons of Anarchy,
Justified,
Southland,
Dexter,
Nikita,
Dollhouse,
Shameless,
MI6,
House

I never got into Fringe, I tried I really did... It was described to me as a 24 meets the Xfiles......FAIL.

Alpha · 03-11-2011, 08:22 PM

I'd say Firefly...it's the quickest, and dare I say, the best. Fringe comes in second

Adrock · 03-11-2011, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by X12Celtics3

1. Dexter is fantastic, but Season 3 is my least favorite. However, its still good, so that is my highest recommendation so you can continue with this awesome show.

2. Fringe. It starts out slow, yeah, but by the end of season 1 it is fantastic, as well as the whole second season.

Fringe is fantastic, but so is Dexter.

Personally, you can't go wrong with either.

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Jellybeans · 03-11-2011, 08:44 PM

Breaking Bad
Modern Family

Even if not listed in your list!

But from your list, i'd say Dexter.

Drew664 · 03-11-2011, 08:48 PM

Put in another vote for Dexter!

onyxbfly · 03-11-2011, 10:25 PM

Forgot to mention Spartacus both seasons are PHENOMINAL!!!

jvince · 03-11-2011, 10:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by forty1down

i just finished the walking dead season 1 last night...loved it and its got me in the mood for more tv shows...being the blu-ray collector i am, i buy way too many (on sale though!) and dont always get around to watching them right away. so, i have a night to myself to relax and i dont work til 1pm tomorrow. i have the following on blu-ray which ive yet to watch...which should i start?

fringe seasons 1 & 2
firefly complete series
dollhouse season 1
mad men seasons 1-3
dexter seasons 3 & 4
arrested development seasons 1-3 (dvds)

im kinda leaning toward fringe but ive been told it starts off extremely slow. anyway, any suggestions?

Arrested Development. The episodes are short and I guarantee you'll be addicted.

forty1down · 03-12-2011, 01:47 AM

thanks for the feedback guys. i decided to start fringe last night.

Alexias_dad · 03-12-2011, 02:27 AM

Dexter then Mad men.
End.

arcadeforest · 03-12-2011, 02:41 AM

With your time frame I would say Firefly. Only problem is it will probably make you mad that Fox cancelled this series after watching.

03-11-2011, 04:44 AM	#1
forty1down Active Member Member since:Jan 2010 Blu-ray collection:722 DVD collection:99 Trading Score:33	which show should i start? i just finished the walking dead season 1 last night...loved it and its got me in the mood for more tv shows...being the blu-ray collector i am, i buy way too many (on sale though!) and dont always get around to watching them right away. so, i have a night to myself to relax and i dont work til 1pm tomorrow. i have the following on blu-ray which ive yet to watch...which should i start? fringe seasons 1 & 2 firefly complete series dollhouse season 1 mad men seasons 1-3 dexter seasons 3 & 4 arrested development seasons 1-3 (dvds) im kinda leaning toward fringe but ive been told it starts off extremely slow. anyway, any suggestions? Last edited by forty1down; 03-11-2011 at 05:07 AM.

03-11-2011, 05:54 PM	#11
onyxbfly Blu-ray Guru Member since:Feb 2009 Blu-ray collection:780 DVD collection:29 Trading Score:47	My taste tend to be all over the place. But here are my sugestions: Sons of Anarchy, Justified, Southland, Dexter, Nikita, Dollhouse, Shameless, MI6, House I never got into Fringe, I tried I really did... It was described to me as a 24 meets the Xfiles......FAIL. Last edited by onyxbfly; 03-11-2011 at 05:55 PM. Reason: forgot to include Dollhouse......

03-11-2011, 08:44 PM	#14
Jellybeans Banned Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Montreal, Canada Blu-ray collection:140 Trading Score:1	Breaking Bad Modern Family Even if not listed in your list! But from your list, i'd say Dexter. Last edited by Jellybeans; 03-11-2011 at 08:54 PM.

03-11-2011, 05:38 AM	#2
hardtosayx Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Jun 2009 Location:PA 4K collection:15 Blu-ray collection:1482 DVD collection:77 Trading Score:52	Either Dexter or Mad Men... or Fringe. I feel it's best to catch up on shows that are still on, then save the rest for last.

03-11-2011, 05:49 AM	#3
ArrestedDevelopment Banned Top contributor Member since:Jul 2009 Location:The O.C. 4K collection:489 Blu-ray collection:1622 DVD collection:68	That's a mighty fine list of shows. I'd suggest watching them in this order: arrested development seasons 1-3 (dvds) firefly complete series fringe seasons 1 & 2 dexter seasons 3 & 4 mad men seasons 1-3 Haven't watched Dollhouse so I can't recommend it.

03-11-2011, 07:06 AM	#4
Walts Ghost Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jun 2010 Location:Arizona 4K collection:783 Blu-ray collection:3086 DVD collection:177 iTunes collection:34 Blu-ray reviews: 33 Trading Score:1	Firefly Arrested Development

03-11-2011, 10:47 AM	#5
X12Celtics3 Senior Member Member since:Jan 2010 Blu-ray collection:427	fringe seasons 1 & 2 firefly complete series dollhouse season 1 mad men seasons 1-3 arrested development seasons 1-3 (dvds) 1. Dexter is fantastic, but Season 3 is my least favorite. However, its still good, so that is my highest recommendation so you can continue with this awesome show. 2. Fringe. It starts out slow, yeah, but by the end of season 1 it is fantastic, as well as the whole second season. 3. Mad Men is a very good show with an interesting plot and a cool visual style. I don't like it quite as much as Dexter and Fringe (two of my favorite shows ever), but it is still really good. 4. Arrested Development is my favorite comedy ever, the only reason I have it below the other two is because you can catch up on Dexter and Fringe (hopefully Fringe...) for future seasons, and Arrested Development that obviously doesn't apply. I haven't seen Firefly or Dollhouse, so I can't really say anything about them.

03-11-2011, 11:13 AM	#6
menaceuk Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2010 Blu-ray collection:191	Mad Men

03-11-2011, 12:31 PM	#7
Eagle_23 Special Member Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Toronto, Canada 4K collection:14 Blu-ray collection:780 Blu-ray reviews: 3 Trading Score:22	Dexter!

03-11-2011, 03:29 PM	#8
Xerios Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Irving, TX PSNetwork: Xerios Home Theater Gallery:3 Blu-ray collection:286 DVD collection:5 Trading Score:1	dexter or dollhouse since its only 2 season and you could finish it asap lol

03-11-2011, 05:25 PM	#9
SpaceDog Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Raleigh, NC Blu-ray collection:116	Fringe - so you can join the crusade to save one of the best shows on television.

03-11-2011, 05:28 PM	#10
CdnBlu Power Member Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Calgary, Canada Home Theater Gallery:29 Trading Score:31	Fringe or Dexter

03-11-2011, 08:22 PM	#12
Alpha Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2010 Location:The Island Trading Score:45	I'd say Firefly...it's the quickest, and dare I say, the best. Fringe comes in second

03-11-2011, 08:48 PM	#15
Drew664 Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:South Dakota Home Theater Gallery:28 Blu-ray collection:68	Put in another vote for Dexter!

03-11-2011, 10:25 PM	#16
onyxbfly Blu-ray Guru Member since:Feb 2009 Blu-ray collection:780 DVD collection:29 Trading Score:47	Forgot to mention Spartacus both seasons are PHENOMINAL!!!

03-12-2011, 01:47 AM	#18
forty1down Active Member Member since:Jan 2010 Blu-ray collection:722 DVD collection:99 Trading Score:33	thanks for the feedback guys. i decided to start fringe last night.

03-12-2011, 02:27 AM	#19
Alexias_dad Special Member Member since:Feb 2010 Location:Modesto,Ca Blu-ray collection:235	Dexter then Mad men. End.

03-12-2011, 02:41 AM	#20
arcadeforest Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Apr 2010 Location:Sherwood Forest Blu-ray collection:917 DVD collection:54 Digital collection:92 Trading Score:3	With your time frame I would say Firefly. Only problem is it will probably make you mad that Fox cancelled this series after watching.

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