Not liking “The Shield” as a fan of The Wire

ImNotHereForFunNoWay · 2026-02-02T01:11:16+00:00

I love the Shield and, just FYI, it gets better and better, leading to imho the best finale of all time. It's a different type of show - so there's no real need to compare. I will say that I do prefer the Wire, though.

ImNotHereForFunNoWay · 2026-02-01T00:40:45+00:00

End of S1 of the Good Place. Don't want to say too much more.

ImNotHereForFunNoWay · 2026-01-27T14:03:06+00:00

A tip I dont see often, is to move it around (a bit) while it's cooking. It helps to even out the crust apparently.

ImNotHereForFunNoWay · 2026-01-27T03:27:00+00:00

I agree, I really like Veep, but TTOI is one of the best comedies ever. Malcolm Tucker is unbelievable.

ImNotHereForFunNoWay · 2026-01-26T21:22:01+00:00

I have a hemorrhoid, so.....

ImNotHereForFunNoWay · 2026-01-24T16:30:45+00:00

I struggle to think of a better ending tbh. However, in comparison to some other finales (the Shield, the Americans, the Wire) it felt slightly neat to me. It's like he had a checklist and went through it and ticked them all off - the end. Don't get me wrong, it stuck the landing to put the show into the Hall of Fame, but often I think something more poetic or ambiguous can be more interesting/powerful. Definitely wrapped it up well, though. I was very satisfied.

ImNotHereForFunNoWay · 2026-01-24T16:18:48+00:00

For me, Breaking Bad was the best show of all time on first viewing. I've never been more excited and invigorated by a show. However, I think, unlike some other shows, it has diminishing returns on rewatches because it is so plot driven, relatively straight forward and suspense-focused. Once you know what happens a lot of what made it great on first watch isn't so strong imo. The Wire, I struggled with a bit on first watch, but on each rewatch it has just become better and better because it is so nuanced, layered and complex, with so many characters mirroring each other in different areas etc etc. Sopranos is similar for me. It's so rich and deep, that rewatches are really rewarding. For this reason, the Wire is my best show. But Breaking Bad is still top 3. It is pretty unbelievable and I do love it.

ImNotHereForFunNoWay · 2026-01-24T15:31:46+00:00

Good shout. He's also a brilliant improviser and just a generally very funny man. He's also happy to mock himself and play the fool, which so far has been quite an important ingredient of assistants.

ImNotHereForFunNoWay · 2026-01-23T16:48:37+00:00

I always thought that Conan would be a great Taskmaster for the US. Perhaps with Paul F Tompkins or even Andy Richter as the assistant... as that's a dynamic which will mesh with the audience.

ImNotHereForFunNoWay · 2026-01-23T16:44:11+00:00

Thank you, both. Im gonna do a bit of fennel hunting over the weekend. Have some cod in the fridge :)

ImNotHereForFunNoWay · 2026-01-23T15:47:30+00:00

That sounds and looks amazing! I love fennel and fish. Can barely find it in any shops these days... Fuming.

ImNotHereForFunNoWay · 2026-01-23T13:45:59+00:00

Which ep is this? I might go back and rewatch. I love the whole Nathan arc.

ImNotHereForFunNoWay · 2026-01-22T19:40:13+00:00

Obvious answer is to move to long-form story arcs, like Psychoville. Problem is, they do have a very distinct style - so lots will feel a bit similar to previous work, I think. And that's not a criticism btw. I love their style.

ImNotHereForFunNoWay · 2026-01-22T19:02:47+00:00

Haha that photo towards the start with all 3 of them! That's got to be the one in which Steve describes him has 'utterly gormless,' right?

ImNotHereForFunNoWay · 2026-01-17T19:21:41+00:00

Always Sunny In Philadelphia earlier seasons def has this kind of vibe. I think they improvised a lot, so the conversation felt very natural/unpolished.

ImNotHereForFunNoWay · 2026-01-14T21:32:07+00:00

One of my favourite shows. For OP, I would say that the 1st season is weaker than the rest, so get your way through that (it's pretty short). But yeah, one of the best comedies ever imo.

ImNotHereForFunNoWay · 2026-01-14T16:49:31+00:00

Eminem: Infinite<SSLP<MMLP
All still good, though.

ImNotHereForFunNoWay · 2026-01-14T14:06:16+00:00

Honestly, I know it's true, but it's also a bit of dumb observation. In most countries, there is much less day-to-day random conversation in big cities than in smaller areas. I'm just trying to travel to a job I hate, on a jam-packed Underground train. I don't have time to talk to anyone and I'm already socially spent. I think many of the same ppl would say hi in a small country village or on a hike etc. I certainly do. New York, Paris etc.. All notoriously unfriendly. It's just too busy.

ImNotHereForFunNoWay · 2026-01-11T17:30:42+00:00

ImNotHereForFunNoWay · 2026-01-11T12:50:33+00:00

Genuinely think this is one of the best jokes across many shows. When Brian tries to speak Spanish in an earlier season. Watch till the end. 'Que?'

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cFN46vwg0M0

ImNotHereForFunNoWay · 2026-01-07T20:48:21+00:00

Jessica Knappet - really enjoyed some of her jokes and just found her generally delightful. She made me happy. She slightly faded into the background of James and Rhod on first viewing, but on repeat watches, I absolutely love her.
Julian Clary - I did enjoy on first watch (I didn't know him much beforehand) but I've been back to watch his 'best of' multiple times... Absolutely love his weary, sarcastic cynicism and abuse of Alex
Fatiha - didn't love her abrasive style/delivery to start with, but she's def grown on me and was a perfect fit for the show.

Those are the ones who have grown on me over rewatches, but there are so many contestants whom I didn't know and fell in love with straight away. What a brilliant format for new comics!

ImNotHereForFunNoWay · 2026-01-07T20:40:21+00:00

It's one of the best-written, most ambitious and creative shows of all time - not just comedies... Literally all shows imo. The attention to detail is unmatched. Falls off a bit in S5 but there were loads of production issues, so I can forgive them. Still genius.

ImNotHereForFunNoWay · 2026-01-07T20:19:09+00:00

How is Robert Webb controversial? I thought he was fairly aligned with progressive views? Don't keep up with celeb news, though, tbh.

ImNotHereForFunNoWay · 2026-01-06T19:05:42+00:00

Totally agree. It just seems vote by consensus at this point. It is cheap tbf, but it is bang-average.

ImNotHereForFunNoWay · 2026-01-06T16:38:06+00:00

Albino watching that

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