Hola Otters, after an understated but satisfying conclusion to Breaking Bad, I got to thinking about various media that are still on, but we've had our fill of - but still appreciate.
Thus:
Be it a video game, movie series, or TV show, what media 'thing' do you have benevolent feelings toward, but either had your fill of, or are content to let others enjoy?
I have a few of these, most notably Dr. Who, which I understand is a good show with good characters, and great whimsy and writing - all things I typically enjoy in a show, but for whatever reason - probably tons of people posting about it on facebook like it's their job (when they don't have real jobs), has dissuaded me, even though I have checked out a few episodes. And happily admit it's well written.
True Blood - I've seen...three episodes and if I cared about this kind of thing I'd just hit up my local S&M club for the same results and better pay out. Simply one of these shows I do not get, though I've never been a big fan of fantasy elements in 'realistic' settings unless it's in the guise of dudes in spandex fighting evil. Similarly I guess some folks watch shows for their 'skin' content, but since, ya know, 1996, I haven't needed television to provide softcore sexiness.
Dexter - Lost this one after the fourth season, specifically when Dexter had the shovel to the Jigsaw(?) killer's throat, and because there were...3 episodes left in the season, I knew there had to be some sort of way for the guy to get out of the situation, and he did, and it was stupid. The show was great in the first three seasons when, despite it's brutal nature, was sort of wholesome in its own bizarre way.
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Blog Otter Award: for being the first person to reference a Jason Katims produced show on the blog. Yayyyyyy
Thus:
Be it a video game, movie series, or TV show, what media 'thing' do you have benevolent feelings toward, but either had your fill of, or are content to let others enjoy?
I have a few of these, most notably Dr. Who, which I understand is a good show with good characters, and great whimsy and writing - all things I typically enjoy in a show, but for whatever reason - probably tons of people posting about it on facebook like it's their job (when they don't have real jobs), has dissuaded me, even though I have checked out a few episodes. And happily admit it's well written.
True Blood - I've seen...three episodes and if I cared about this kind of thing I'd just hit up my local S&M club for the same results and better pay out. Simply one of these shows I do not get, though I've never been a big fan of fantasy elements in 'realistic' settings unless it's in the guise of dudes in spandex fighting evil. Similarly I guess some folks watch shows for their 'skin' content, but since, ya know, 1996, I haven't needed television to provide softcore sexiness.
Dexter - Lost this one after the fourth season, specifically when Dexter had the shovel to the Jigsaw(?) killer's throat, and because there were...3 episodes left in the season, I knew there had to be some sort of way for the guy to get out of the situation, and he did, and it was stupid. The show was great in the first three seasons when, despite it's brutal nature, was sort of wholesome in its own bizarre way.
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Blog Otter Award: for being the first person to reference a Jason Katims produced show on the blog. Yayyyyyy
1. GTA: Online is out today, anyone try it? How is it?
2. NBA 2k14 is out tomorrow! Who's excited?
2. NBA 2k14 is out tomorrow! Who's excited?