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Topic: Best Boxsets
Xavi
(27 Posts)
Posted: 17-Jun-2011 12:29
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Whats your thoughts on the best boxsets available out there at the moment.. dont watch much t.v but enjoy watching the boxsets.. have watched sopranos, the wire etc but looking for any recommendations that people may have.
Cat Malojan
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Posted: 17-Jun-2011 12:35
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You can`t go wrong with the West Wing boxset..It`s the best thing I`ve ever seen on TV..I got it for Christmas, and I`m on my 4th or 5th viewing of it now..awesome stuff..I have the Wire on boxset too, but haven`t got around to it yet..The English spy drama Spooks is worth a look too..
red1892
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Posted: 17-Jun-2011 12:36
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Originally posted by Xavi:
Best Boxsets
its old now,but if you like your war films,band of brothers is a great box set.
Legalalien
(1,681 Posts)
Posted: 17-Jun-2011 12:40
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The Shield  (but I prefer the Wire and Sopranos ) 
Xavi
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Posted: 17-Jun-2011 12:44
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Loved the wire, best thing I have seen in my opinion.. must look into getting my hands on the west wing.
batter burger
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Posted: 17-Jun-2011 12:49
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Originally posted by Cat Malojan:
You can`t go wrong with the West Wing boxset..It`s the best thing I`ve ever seen on TV..I got it for Christmas, and I`m on my 4th or 5th viewing of it now..awesome stuff..I have the Wire on boxset too, but haven`t got around to it yet..The English spy drama Spooks is worth a look too..

am i correct in reading that you have watched all of the west wing 4 or 5 times and the wire is on the shelf the whole time?
Cat Malojan
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Posted: 17-Jun-2011 13:20
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Originally posted by batter burger:


am i correct in reading that you have watched all of the west wing 4 or 5 times and the wire is on the shelf the whole time?

That is correct..Am I to take it that I should start watching the Wire asap?
Collig
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Posted: 17-Jun-2011 13:20
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All mentioned already but The Wire, The Sopranos, The West Wing, The Shield and Band of Brothers are all quality.

A few more would be Oz, Breaking Bad, Generation Kill  (mini series )  and Boardwalk Empire  (although only has 1 season so far ) .
Collig
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Posted: 17-Jun-2011 13:20
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Originally posted by Cat Malojan:


That is correct..Am I to take it that I should start watching the Wire asap?

Yes - as a matter of urgency!
twohandsonthehurl
(128 Posts)
Posted: 17-Jun-2011 13:23
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Oz is a great show but not for the faint hearted or easily offended.
Cat Malojan
(248 Posts)
Posted: 17-Jun-2011 13:24
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Originally posted by Collig:


Yes - as a matter of urgency!
offaly
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Posted: 17-Jun-2011 13:25
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The Pacific is a great show.Just as good as Band of Brothers in my opinoon
Subiaco
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Posted: 17-Jun-2011 13:26
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Just been watching The Pacific recently, and that`s fairly gripping too. I think I would have preferred fighting the Germans to the Japanese on the evidence provided in both this and Band of Brothers.

The Wire is an absolute must. Once you watch the first couple of episodes, you`ll be hooked. So hooked that you`ll watch 3 episodes at a time.
Proposition Joe
(427 Posts)
Posted: 17-Jun-2011 13:45
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Sons of Anarchy`s a crackin little show, if you can look past the God-awful Oirish me-laddy accents in it!

Don`t think Deadwood`s been mentioned here yet. Brilliant, brilliant show and Ian McShane is unreal as `Swegen`  (Al Swearengen ) !!

Currently making my way through Treme  (from the creators of the Wire ) . I like it, but I`m not sure if I`m going to love it.
Flakin
(302 Posts)
Posted: 17-Jun-2011 13:50
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Band of Brothers and The Pacific on Blu-Ray have to be two of the best.

I also got the complete first series  (38 episodes!! )  of Sgt Bilko that I like to stick on for a hangover sunday morning. Quality.
carryharry
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Posted: 17-Jun-2011 13:59
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Originally posted by Xavi:
Best Boxsets

Comedy wise you can`t go wrong with Family Guy boxsets.
Also an old boxset that still craic`s me up is Bo select a from a few years back.
batter burger
(1,950 Posts)
Posted: 17-Jun-2011 14:02
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Originally posted by Proposition Joe:
Sons of Anarchy`s a crackin little show, if you can look past the God-awful Oirish me-laddy accents in it!

Don`t think Deadwood`s been mentioned here yet. Brilliant, brilliant show and Ian McShane is unreal as `Swegen`   (Al Swearengen  )  !!

Currently making my way through Treme   (from the creators of the Wire  )  . I like it, but I`m not sure if I`m going to love it.

i gave up on treme after 6 episodes, it wasn`t bad but life is too short.
cat malojan, i wasn`t being a smartass, i just can`t imagine watching the same show over and over, it must be amazing.

six feet under was a big favourite of mine and mad men is fantastic.
for comedy you can`t beat a league of gentlemen which can be picked up for a song
Eddie Batt
(820 Posts)
Posted: 17-Jun-2011 14:05
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I keep saying the Entourage box sets are great value.
Anelka
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Posted: 17-Jun-2011 14:06
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Addicted to The Office (US ) . I know it`s not everyone`s cup of tea but I find it hilarious. Anyone else watch it?
Collig
(1,690 Posts)
Posted: 17-Jun-2011 14:40
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Originally posted by Anelka:
Addicted to The Office   (US   )   . I know it`s not everyone`s cup of tea but I find it hilarious. Anyone else watch it?

Ya it`s a great show especially around seasons 3-5. Once it stopped mimicking the English version it turned out to be great show. It`ll be interesting to see how they get on without Steve Carell though.

If we`re talking comedies then I recommend Arrested Development and It`s Always Sunny In Philadelphia as well.
This message has been edited - 17-jun-2011 @ 15:22
Austerity Measures
(229 Posts)
Posted: 17-Jun-2011 15:21
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Deadwood
The Wire
Rome
The Sopranos

All unmissable and addictive
Proposition Joe
(427 Posts)
Posted: 17-Jun-2011 15:30
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Originally posted by batter burger:


Well, I have it bought now so I`ll finish it! I see what you`re saying though, it`s a bit of a funny fish.

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Eddie Batt:
I keep saying the Entourage box sets are great value.

Great show, have seasons 1-6 watched. Hilarious in parts, but the storyline is strangely addictive too for some reason!

By the way, anyone know are Dexter or Mad Men any use? I have the first 3 seasons of each and never watched `em.
fattimmy
(248 Posts)
Posted: 17-Jun-2011 15:33
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Collig
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Posted: 17-Jun-2011 15:36
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Originally posted by Proposition Joe:


Great show, have seasons 1-6 watched. Hilarious in parts, but the storyline is strangely addictive too for some reason!

By the way, anyone know are Dexter or Mad Men any use? I have the first 3 seasons of each and never watched `em.

Mad Men is excellent but is very slow paced which can put some people off. Really well made and def worth sticking with. Haven`t seen Dexter but heard some good reports.
This message has been edited - 17-jun-2011 @ 15:37
feckarseindustries
(831 Posts)
Posted: 17-Jun-2011 16:01
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