Netflix Addiction

I got hooked on TWD when AMC did their mid-season recap of season 5; it became pretty clear that I had-to get the story from the start. Netflix to the rescue. clap.gif

Favorite characters from season 1-3(so far) and most of season 5:
Rick- he's been the designated leader from the start, huge job, I think the writers will keep him unless they see the need to 'shake up' the character mix.
Michonne- saw her first in season 5 recap, just showed up in beginning of season 3. She's been an enigma, showing signs of opening up in post mid season 5.
Daryl- actually just seemed like run-of-the-mill redneck, but really shows heart, especially after search for Carol's daughter Sophia.
Dale(deceased)- a real decent guy, he passed wisdom to many group members. He imparted his keen sense of morality, also taught Glenn valuable skills.
Hershel(deceased)- enormous asset in so many ways,the group all really owes their lives to him. A tragic loss.

***I'll finish this later, have to go do Real Life things***
 

tnthomas said:
I got hooked on TWD when AMC did their mid-season recap of season 5; it became pretty clear that I had-to get the story from the start. Netflix to the rescue. View attachment 15461

Favorite characters from season 1-3(so far) and most of season 5:
Rick- he's been the designated leader from the start, huge job, I think the writers will keep him unless they see the need to 'shake up' the character mix.
Michonne- saw her first in season 5 recap, just showed up in beginning of season 3. She's been an enigma, showing signs of opening up in post mid season 5.
Daryl- actually just seemed like run-of-the-mill redneck, but really shows heart, especially after search for Carol's daughter Sophia.
Dale(deceased)- a real decent guy, he passed wisdom to many group members. He imparted his keen sense of morality, also taught Glenn valuable skills.
Hershel(deceased)- enormous asset in so many ways,the group all really owes their lives to him. A tragic loss.

***I'll finish this later, have to go do Real Life things***
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O.K., continuing....
T-Dog, a quiet but really solid and supportive member of the group. I know he doesn't make it to Season 5, but I really don't want to see the end...
Glenn & Maggie- they're a pair, I hope they both make it.

Characters I don't like:
Merle- I see him as a product of a violent upbringing; Daryl had the same but some good survived in Daryl, not so with Merle.
Shane- I really didn't dislike him, but as he became more unhinged, I grew to want him out of the picture.
 
What I did and it's working for me.
I cut the cable cord in December 2013.
My Comcast subscription was approx $135.00 which was only basic cable + internet, no premimum channels.
- (you couldn't have internet only in our area.)

Benefits:

I don't have to watch rerun, rerun, rerun of the cable movie choices.
How many times can you watch 'Independence Day' or 'Sweet Home Alabama'?
I don't have to ignore the home shopping networks.
I found myself memorizing the dialog of the fake reality shows after 75 repeats.

I also subscribe to the following services:

DSL service for internet, I have no land line, it uses the same service box. Many bad reviews and complaints but pales in comparison to complaints lodged against Comcast. I've never had a major issue with buffering like I and most others experienced with Comcast and the throttling of bandwidth in the evenings. I subscribe to both streaming and DVD via mail at Netflix. I subscribe to Hulu for the better selection of TV programs. I also have a Redbox account.

Current Costs:

DSL broadband $33.00 including all fees.
- I purchased an antenna for free local broadcasting total final cost was $105.00.
(I get local sports, network TV and PBS channels.)
- I have two Roku receivers and two flat screen HDTV's,
(one for us and one for the grandkids) total cost for both Rokus was $140.
Netflix streaming $7.99 soon to be $8.99 monthly.
- (all my younger grandchildren would rather watch Netflix kids shows than the cartoon selections on cable.)
Netflix DVDs 2 at a time $12.99 monthly. This is probably the one unnecessary indulgence I could do without.
- (I plan to suspend it from May to Nov, saving an additional $78.00 annually.)
Hulu streaming $7.99 monthly.
Redbox rentals are $1.50. No monthly subscription.

I use Netflix DVD's for the newer releases.
I use Netflix streaming to watch obscure or foreign movies along with TV shows.
I use Hulu for the more varied selection of TV, not so much for movies.
I use Redbox for movies that are no long available on Netflix streaming.
I have other free movie sources through my Roku for older movie choices.
- (Big John Wayne and western genre movie buff.)

My total monthly cost is $61.97. Add all the above excluding DSL and include Comcast, it would be $164.97. A savings of $103.00 monthly ($1,236.00 for the year).
 

tnthomas said:
I got hooked on TWD when AMC did their mid-season recap of season 5; it became pretty clear that I had-to get the story from the start. Netflix to the rescue. View attachment 15461

Favorite characters from season 1-3(so far) and most of season 5:
Rick- he's been the designated leader from the start, huge job, I think the writers will keep him unless they see the need to 'shake up' the character mix.
Michonne- saw her first in season 5 recap, just showed up in beginning of season 3. She's been an enigma, showing signs of opening up in post mid season 5.
Daryl- actually just seemed like run-of-the-mill redneck, but really shows heart, especially after search for Carol's daughter Sophia.
Dale(deceased)- a real decent guy, he passed wisdom to many group members. He imparted his keen sense of morality, also taught Glenn valuable skills.
Hershel(deceased)- enormous asset in so many ways,the group all really owes their lives to him. A tragic loss.

***I'll finish this later, have to go do Real Life things***
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Season 3, had to look it up because I didn't want to give anything away.
Agree with most of your favorite characters, all that is but Dale. He was just to bossy, but maybe that could be overlooked because he was good at working on vehicles.
Took awhile to warm up to Michonne, but now think she rocks.
Adore, adore, adore Daryl, by far my favorite. Think maybe he just needs a hug, a bath wouldn't hurt either. He comes across so uncaring but yes, we saw his heart when searching for little Sofia. You will see it even more.
 
tnthomas said:
O.K., continuing....
T-Dog, a quiet but really solid and supportive member of the group. I know he doesn't make it to Season 5, but I really don't want to see the end...
Glenn & Maggie- they're a pair, I hope they both make it.

Characters I don't like:
Merle- I see him as a product of a violent upbringing; Daryl had the same but some good survived in Daryl, not so with Merle.
Shane- I really didn't dislike him, but as he became more unhinged, I grew to want him out of the picture.
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T-Dog was great, I was sad to see him go.
Maggie & Glenn, it's wonderful to see that love still happens in their crazy world.

Isn't it amazing that Merle and Daryl grew up the same, one ends up so mean and bitter, the other really is caring.
Shane-disliked from the very beginning.

My other dislikes are: Lori, Andrea and believe it or not Carl. That is one child that really gets on my nerves.

I have to say it's so nice to have someone to talk to about these characters.
Zombies happen to be in, Syfy last year did a show called Z Nation. Didn't think I would like it but I did. You may want to check that out.
Keep watching.........................
 
Son_of_Perdition said:
What I did and it's working for me.
I cut the cable cord in December 2013.
My Comcast subscription was approx $135.00 which was only basic cable + internet, no premimum channels.
- (you couldn't have internet only in our area.)

Benefits:

I don't have to watch rerun, rerun, rerun of the cable movie choices.
How many times can you watch 'Independence Day' or 'Sweet Home Alabama'?
I don't have to ignore the home shopping networks.
I found myself memorizing the dialog of the fake reality shows after 75 repeats.

I also subscribe to the following services:

DSL service for internet, I have no land line, it uses the same service box. Many bad reviews and complaints but pales in comparison to complaints lodged against Comcast. I've never had a major issue with buffering like I and most others experienced with Comcast and the throttling of bandwidth in the evenings. I subscribe to both streaming and DVD via mail at Netflix. I subscribe to Hulu for the better selection of TV programs. I also have a Redbox account.

Current Costs:

DSL broadband $33.00 including all fees.
- I purchased an antenna for free local broadcasting total final cost was $105.00.
(I get local sports, network TV and PBS channels.)
- I have two Roku receivers and two flat screen HDTV's,
(one for us and one for the grandkids) total cost for both Rokus was $140.
Netflix streaming $7.99 soon to be $8.99 monthly.
- (all my younger grandchildren would rather watch Netflix kids shows than the cartoon selections on cable.)
Netflix DVDs 2 at a time $12.99 monthly. This is probably the one unnecessary indulgence I could do without.
- (I plan to suspend it from May to Nov, saving an additional $78.00 annually.)
Hulu streaming $7.99 monthly.
Redbox rentals are $1.50. No monthly subscription.

I use Netflix DVD's for the newer releases.
I use Netflix streaming to watch obscure or foreign movies along with TV shows.
I use Hulu for the more varied selection of TV, not so much for movies.
I use Redbox for movies that are no long available on Netflix streaming.
I have other free movie sources through my Roku for older movie choices.
- (Big John Wayne and western genre movie buff.)

My total monthly cost is $61.97. Add all the above excluding DSL and include Comcast, it would be $164.97. A savings of $103.00 monthly ($1,236.00 for the year).
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That's my goal as well, DirecTV has been bumping up the charges with impunity. but I don't want my pocket picked without there being consequences. When I am ready to make a reduction in services I'll be looking forward to telling them in no uncertain terms the 'why'. ;)
 
Temperance said:
T-Dog was great, I was sad to see him go.
Maggie & Glenn, it's wonderful to see that love still happens in their crazy world.

Isn't it amazing that Merle and Daryl grew up the same, one ends up so mean and bitter, the other really is caring.
Shane-disliked from the very beginning.

My other dislikes are: Lori, Andrea and believe it or not Carl. That is one child that really gets on my nerves.

I have to say it's so nice to have someone to talk to about these characters.
Zombies happen to be in, Syfy last year did a show called Z Nation. Didn't think I would like it but I did. You may want to check that out.
Keep watching.........................
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I saw several episodes in a little marathon Syfy channel did, right when AMC marathoned the mid season recap of TWD. I like Z Nation, it's just written differently and doesn't seem as 'intense' drama wise as TWD; there's some lighthearted moments that keeps the viewer from being pulled in too far, emotionally. Netflix has Z Nation season 1, so I'll get caught up on that show as well.
 
Another really good one that I am in the middle of is Parenthood. Lots of good family drama that keeps getting more interesting as the seasons progress. Usually things fall off and lose the story line after some time but I think these family type shows are really interesting to watch them progress. A good watch if your bored! Any one else got some good suggestions?

I also just watched "The Interview," with the North Korea propaganda and I have to say it was awful, funny a little but wow, I cant believe how far Hollywood will go to make a quick buck. Flexing that free speech I guess?!
 
applecruncher said:
Same here! I'm a HUGE Breaking Bad fan. I still watch it.
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We still need to catch up on The Goodwife, Sons of Anarchy (although all the killing and violence is over the top). We were disappointed in season 2 of Orange is the New Black, but we'll still watch season 3 when it comes out.
 
*Some* of Orange is the New Black is over the top (imo) but I liked the final episode where Morelli helped the dying older woman escape. OTOH, Morelli has issues of hre own (fantasy fiance and she's a stalker). But I like her! Glad "V" got what she deserved. ;)

Waiting for final season of Mad Men (part 1) to come to Netflix.

I don't watch House of Cards, but I hear it's good.
 
applecruncher said:
*Some* of Orange is the New Black is over the top (imo) but I liked the final episode where Morelli helped the dying older woman escape. OTOH, Morelli has issues of hre own (fantasy fiance and she's a stalker). But I like her! Glad "V" got what she deserved. ;)

Waiting for final season of Mad Men (part 1) to come to Netflix.

I don't watch House of Cards, but I hear it's good.
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I liked season 1 of Orange, and the last episode of season 2 was great!

We watched season 1 of House of Cards, but never continued it. We watch a lot of British cop series on Netflix.
 
Ameriscot said:
I liked season 1 of Orange, and the last episode of season 2 was great!

We watched season 1 of House of Cards, but never continued it. We watch a lot of British cop series on Netflix.
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I had watched seasons 1-2 of HoC, and tried Season 3 this past week. Got to the 4th episode and found it derivative. There doesn't seem to be the same excitement level.
 
I recently got Netflick, well a couple months ago. So far I've seen two movies and three docs.
 
I watch a lot of things via Netflix streaming. However, when I get something via Netflix discs, it has lots of great extra features such as interviews with directors, producers, cast and also inside information about how various scenes were done.
 
We are currently watching a very good series called 'Inspector George Gently'. A British cop show that was recently made but is set in the 1960's in NE England.
 
In some of these older TV series I find it pretty amusing to see all the 'old' technology changing as the series progresses..... one I watched from sometime in the 90s onwards saw the telephones changing from giant handsets to smaller portable ones that fit into the pockets, then towards the end of the series, they got the tiny cell phones that were ringing all the time as the detectives ran around town catching the criminals.

Then of course, there were the clothes, ladies long suits with the big shoulders looking pretty funny to me now, although I wore them back then too. And yes, the big hair too, to see it changing as the years moved along.
 
Cookie said:
In some of these older TV series I find it pretty amusing to see all the 'old' technology changing as the series progresses..... one I watched from sometime in the 90s onwards saw the telephones changing from giant handsets to smaller portable ones that fit into the pockets, then towards the end of the series, they got the tiny cell phones that were ringing all the time as the detectives ran around town catching the criminals.

Then of course, there were the clothes, ladies long suits with the big shoulders looking pretty funny to me now, although I wore them back then too. And yes, the big hair too, to see it changing as the years moved along.
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We were watching lots of older Columbo and the clothes and hair was sometimes laughable. And we thought it was cool back then.
 
Some suggestions, just finished binge watching Hemlock Grove, season 1 and 2. Another very good show is The Fall, 2 season so far, starring Gillian Anerson from X Files.
Recently started Peaky Blinders with Cillian Murphy.
 
Going through withdrawal now as we finished the Inspector Gently series and season 7 isn't out yet. It's like reading a long involved book and you feel withdrawal after you finish.
 
Just starting George Gently series, and I haven't quite got into it yet. Seems a bit dark and sad, but I know I'll watch it all.

I feel the withdrawal 'empty' feeling too after I finish a long series. I couldn't get enough of Midsomer Murders and am still seeky on Utube for more recent seasons not yet available on Netflix.
 
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