Comments on: What’s on TV 2009 (Cable)

By: Brian V

Brian V — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 03:20:36 +0000

I’m looking forward to HBO’s Eastbound and Down. It’s a comedy about a hot-headed pro baseball pitcher played by Danny McBride whose loud mouth and bad attitude bring his career to an early and unexpected halt. Because he’s been stupid with his money, he has to move back to his hometown and work as a substitute gym teacher at his old high school. Also stars the hilarious Andy Daly.

http://www.hbo.com/events/eastbounddown/

By: Tim J

Tim J — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 22:01:48 +0000

I’ve tried replacement therapy. Lost, Damages, Friday Night Lights, The Unit. Nothing seems to work. I wonder if they make a nicotine-type 24 patch for this sort of thing.

By: BTD Greg

BTD Greg — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 21:58:18 +0000

“[Last season/episode] was pretty awful, but the promos do look pretty awesome, [totally implausible plot line] notwithstanding.”

This is how addicts talk. Break the cycle of dependency. Just say no to 24.

By: Brian G

Brian G — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 21:00:11 +0000

BTD Greg,

Breaking Bad is truly great. Bryan Cranston deserved that emmy, no question. Imagine if the Coen brothers directed a TV show. That’s what Breaking Bad is like. I heartily suggest checking it out.

By: jjohnsen

jjohnsen — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 20:54:07 +0000

I think something’s wrong with me, I just don’t get what is funny in Flight of the Conchords. If I didn’t like the first episode, am I going to start liking it after a few more?

There are so many good cable shows now, it’s amazing. Damages is the one I’m looking forward to the most, but Battlestar is right up there.

By: Tim J

Tim J — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 20:13:05 +0000

You didnâ€™t mention 24 which starts next week.

It was on my previous thread with the other broadcast TV premieres. Redemption was pretty awful, but the promos do look pretty awesome, Tony “Back From the Dead” Almeida notwithstanding.

By: BTD Greg

BTD Greg — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 19:29:42 +0000

One other thing: I was disappointed at the season 2 premier for Flight of the Conchords. I’m a huge fan, but I thought the first episode really fell flat. No really good songs, and way too much Murray for my tastes. I kind of thought the series ran out of good ideas toward the end of season 1 (probably about the same time that the guys ran out of good original songs). I was hoping that the off season would give them time to resupply, but if episode 2.1 is any indication, things aren’t looking good. I hope I’m wrong.

By: BTD Greg

BTD Greg — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 19:22:42 +0000

Does anyone else thing that maybe Spielberg + Diablo Cody + Toni Collette just might be a formula for something awful? (Maybe it’s just me.)

By: Jay S

Jay S — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 19:09:56 +0000

Leverage has been a good show. Some of the episodes have been a little uneven, with the last one or two not so great.

Mark Sheppard (plays Romo Lampkin in BSG) shows up as the hero’s nemesis in one episode – that is pretty good.

Its kind of like Ocean’s 11 meets Highway to Heaven. But in a good way.

By: BTD Greg

BTD Greg — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 18:56:12 +0000

I really liked Lars too. Is anyone watching Leverage? I haven't watched it yet, but I have episodes on my DVR. It sort of looks like Hustle crossed by The Equalizer. Brian G, your recommendation means a lot, as I don't think I would ever watch Breaking Bad based on the show description.