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1. The Americans (2013)
Centers on Russian deep-cover spies operating in the United States in the 1980s.


So far I like that the timeline deals with factual events in the 80's. This was a great era to set the show in as America was gripped with cold war paranoia and anti-Russian politics. The show centers on the two Russian agents and so far seems to be rather balanced with the ideologies. I like a good spy show and having the political and personal relationship conflicts between the two agents adds to the tension.
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People who added this item 2  Average listal rating (0 ratings) 0  IMDB Rating 6.5 
2. Cracked (2013)
Follows teams of cops and psychiatric professionals who make up the Psych Crimes and Crisis unit.

Not your typical CSI type of cop show. Something nice and rather different about this show so far.

People who added this item 4  Average listal rating (0 ratings) 0  IMDB Rating 5.7 
3. Do No Harm (2013)
Dr. Jason Cole is a highly respected neurosurgeon who has it all - a lucrative career, confident charm, and the gift of compassion. But he also has a deep, dark secret. One morning, when he wakes up disoriented in a wrecked hotel room amidst several near-naked women he's never seen before, he knows one thing: it's happening again.

Basically a modern version of "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde". Might be interesting.

Canceled after only airing two episodes! Gah, and networks wonder why people are watching less network tv.


What I tend to watch...

This is listed by what I give priority to watching. Every thing else I sort of watch on and off.
People who added this item 274  Average listal rating (157 ratings) 7.7  IMDB Rating 8.1 
4. Revenge (2011)
Season one was pure revenge filled enjoyment. Season two is far more of a soap opera but I'm hooked now and make an effort to never miss an episode.
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People who added this item 889  Average listal rating (558 ratings) 8.7  IMDB Rating 9.2 
5. Sherlock (2010)
If there were any complaints about this show is that it has sort of ruined any other Arthur Conan Doyle adaptation. I would prefer if this isn't me being a snob but just another over zealous fan.

I do think that series three is going to be rather hard to pull off and might end my fan boy delusions.
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People who added this item 173  Average listal rating (101 ratings) 7.4  IMDB Rating 8.3 
6. Person of Interest (2011)
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People who added this item 1509  Average listal rating (937 ratings) 7.8  IMDB Rating 8.7 
7. Doctor Who (2005)
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People who added this item 1522  Average listal rating (921 ratings) 8.9  IMDB Rating 9.4 
8. Game of Thrones (2011)
I wait for the full season to come out on DVD then watch then rent the series. I hate cliff-hanger episodes.
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People who added this item 256  Average listal rating (136 ratings) 7.1  IMDB Rating 7.5 
9. Grimm (2011)
Love the show, hate the season end cliff hangers!!! Why when we typically never know if a show is even going to be aired for another season?

This is one of the few shows filmed in Portland, OR where 'spotting locations I know' isn't a distraction but an extra enjoyment.
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People who added this item 191  Average listal rating (113 ratings) 8.3  IMDB Rating 8.8 
10. Suits (2011)
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People who added this item 1471  Average listal rating (957 ratings) 8.2  IMDB Rating 8.7 
11. The Walking Dead (2010)
I watch some pretty dark and depressing films so, this an American Horror Story sort of take a back seat to whatever is in my film queue.
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People who added this item 597  Average listal rating (371 ratings) 7.8  IMDB Rating 8.3 
12. American Horror Story (2011)
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People who added this item 399  Average listal rating (235 ratings) 7.6  IMDB Rating 8.2 
13. White Collar (2009)
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People who added this item 98  Average listal rating (50 ratings) 7.3  IMDB Rating 7.2 
14. Haven (2010)
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People who added this item 732  Average listal rating (495 ratings) 7.4  IMDB Rating 7.9 
15. The Mentalist (2008)
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People who added this item 170  Average listal rating (119 ratings) 7.1  IMDB Rating 7.2 
16. Suburgatory (2011)

People who added this item 48  Average listal rating (31 ratings) 6.5  IMDB Rating 6.3 
17. The New Normal (2012)
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People who added this item 542  Average listal rating (339 ratings) 7.3  IMDB Rating 7.8 
18. New Girl (2011)

People who added this item 130  Average listal rating (75 ratings) 6.7  IMDB Rating 6.9 
19. Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23 (2012)
Canceled

People who added this item 648  Average listal rating (400 ratings) 8.1  IMDB Rating 8.4 
20. Misfits (2009)
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People who added this item 1500  Average listal rating (1033 ratings) 7.4  IMDB Rating
21. Bones (2005)
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People who added this item 890  Average listal rating (600 ratings) 7.7  IMDB Rating 8.1 
22. Criminal Minds (2005)
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DVD - Streaming

People who added this item 32  Average listal rating (26 ratings) 6.8  IMDB Rating 7.7 
23. ReGenesis (2004)
Streaming on Hulu
ReGenesis is the highly-acclaimed procedural drama about NorBAC, the North American Biotechnology Advisory Committee. Headed by the brilliant but unpredictable biologist Dr. David Sandstrom and CIA Executive Director Caroline Morrison, they are the first responders to bio-terror attacks, rapid epidemic outbreaks and potential mass killers that are all around us, but virtually unseen.

I have no idea how I found this tv show but I fell in love with the first episode. One worth re-watching IMO.
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People who added this item 699  Average listal rating (364 ratings) 8.6  IMDB Rating 9.4 
24. The Wire (2002)
DVD On Loan

I really enjoyed the first three seasons but I don't think I'll make the effort to watch season five.
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People who added this item 1507  Average listal rating (922 ratings) 7.6  IMDB Rating 8.8 
25. Six Feet Under (2001)
DVD On Loan

Watched the first two seasons and while enjoyable. They are ether sort of dated or just not for me.


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Series Ended

People who added this item 122  Average listal rating (74 ratings) 7.3  IMDB Rating 7.1 
29. Alphas (2011)

People who added this item 35  Average listal rating (16 ratings) 6.6  IMDB Rating 6.3 
30. Missing (2012)
I actually liked this show and it was up for several awards. So, in the proud tradition of dumping any show with potential ABC canceled the show... something they are well known for doing.
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People who added this item 37  Average listal rating (16 ratings) 6.2  IMDB Rating 6.9 
31. Hunted (2012)
There are still rumors that this might return as a US export but that has typically been the kiss of death on any UK produced tv show.
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Lost Intrest

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32. True Blood (2008)
The sexy supernatural thriller sort of hit a peak with me by season three. I just simply stopped caring about any of the characters.
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People who added this item 2306  Average listal rating (1515 ratings) 7.8  IMDB Rating 8.5 
33. Supernatural (2005)
I think I lost interest around season four, just too depressing and whinny. "I went to Hell" "I lost my soul" "I'm demonic"... bla bla bla...

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People who added this item 2703  Average listal rating (1701 ratings) 8.2  IMDB Rating
34. Dexter (2006)
Seems that season three is love it or leave it time for me.
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People who added this item 332  Average listal rating (186 ratings) 8.2  IMDB Rating 8.8 
35. Downton Abbey (2010)
Meh, there really isn't anything new to this show. Which surprised me considering all the high praise. I found it to be another boring British Aristocracy tv show. If it weren't for Maggie Smith I doubt I would have watch more then two episodes.
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People who added this item 237  Average listal rating (135 ratings) 7.9  IMDB Rating 8.1 
36. Arrow (2012)
Pure entertainment trash. Which is fine but I would rather watch reruns of old tv shows.






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Posted: 3 months, 3 weeks ago at Jan 27 13:08
Dr. Who, The Walking Dead and American Horror Story are on streaming so I want to check them out at some point this year and I would also like to watch Dexter - I am still trying to figure out how to best put together a TV log, as the amount of movies I watch curtails any consistent TV watching, there was a time when it was the opposite - but there are a few shows that I always make time for.
Posted: 3 months, 3 weeks ago at Jan 27 13:24
For the most part the TV I watch is just 'brain candy' and something to watch so I don't get totally burnt out on watching films. I'm also finding any sort of diary rather difficult as I find show to watch streaming or a friend lends me the dvd's and I watch a bunch of episodes all at once and then never again.
Posted: 3 months, 3 weeks ago at Jan 28 3:01
I like TV as a way of not getting burnt out on movies too, but I don't always make the time for it, maybe I need to set aside one day a week as a 'TV Day'- it will have to wait until March though as February is a big movie month for me - There have been TV shows that I have watched entirely on DVD or streaming and sometimes I enjoy shows more that way rather then having to follow them once a week - the way networks schedule shows with so much time off annoys me and when I do get into a new show, it ends up getting cancelled, that is why most of the shows I watch on the networks now are comedies - dramas take to much effort - but I am looking forward to Do No Harm :)

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