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The first time I watched this show I think I was confused about what I though it was about and didn't like it all that much. The second time It was great, and the third time through it was fantastic. And I am still waiting for the second season to come out.

Eight different lives all connected together by each other. Able to see the others around you or be where they are. Feel their pain, experience their love, joy, sadness, and all other emotions. Such great writing, and amazing actors to pull this story off. I can't think of eight people that would have pulled it off or been able to put it all together better. Each time I have watched this I have seen something new, or noticed something about the story that I didn't the first time.

It is a must for a binge weekend or if someone needs to just be blown away by a fantastic show, that I only hope continues for seasons to come.

Residue

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Being very confused throughout this mini series, yet had to watch them all back to back. It had a great story and a fantastic cast. Glad that there will be more, because I am ready to get into the real story telling now that the set has been cast and the character development is over. Can't wait to see where it goes from here.

Stitchers

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Really trying to like this show. It is so bland, it's hard to get into. Most of the show and actors reactions seem forced. Maybe just because it's ABC Family, I just hope it gets better. However, feels like a one season wonder just waiting to get cancelled.

The Last Ship

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Being a fan of post apocalyptic shows I am surprised I didn't start watching this earlier. Had to wait until I knew there would be a season 2. And a friend told me I needed to watch it. It has a little of everything in it. Some World War Z. The book, NOT that piece of Brad Pitt trash. Like with Radio Free Earth, these guys on the ship listened to a dieing world unable to respond or do anything but listen. The "Outbreak" Doctor that wouldn't give up and I am sure there is going to be some Stand moments in the second season. Fantastic acting and great writing. And Firefly fans...Jayne is here. What more could you want in a show?

Allegiance

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Two episodes in on this bad boy and it is a good hold your breath kinda show.I love, The Americans. This is the next level in that idea. The kids are grown and there are even more twists and turns in the plot to keep you on the edge of your seat.
Can NOT believe this got cancelled after 5 episodes!??! So many good shows seem to get pulled before they can get their footing. How many shows have been kinda bland the first season due to introducing charterers and setting the tone for the show. Most of the time with that out of the way the second season will take off.
Guess I should at least be grateful that the seven episodes are being shown on line. Perhaps Netflix, Sony, Hulu, or someone will pick it up and let it live another episode or two to show how well it could do?

Farscape

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One of the best shows out there that was canceled before it's time was all the way done. Such a great story and a fantastic cast of actors. I was lucky enough to had not seen it when it was on TV, and think I would have gone crazy having to wait to watch it all. Specially that gap between the last season and the movie finally. A great show to use on snowed in weekends to keep your mind off the cold.

The Bridge

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Not being a fan of cop shows, I was drawn to this for the sole reason of it being in Texas. I was hooked from the first episode. It's dark and addictive story and character evolutions makes it quite the unique show. Every episode ending in a more or less cliff hanger that leave you craving more. Plus it adds a more real feel than what is usually prorated by Hollywood about the struggles of the Texas/Mexico boarder, and the all to real drug war and human trafficking, and sex slaves that are an increasing plague to small and large boarder towns. Every episode leaves you with a real feel for what is going on in a normally unmentioned corner of the United States.

In the Flesh

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Loved this show. Took until the end of season one to grasp everything I had just watched. The episodes are short, yet so much detail in each one. Such a new concept on Zombies, screen wise that is.

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Our hero, and his time in the reeducation camp being taught how to be "normal" again. And after he, along with any other fixed Zombie can reenter the world they once. As "normal" members of society. Kieren Walker (wonder if that was an Easter Egg for zombies being called walker in so many other shows and book. Anyway, he wakes up, puts on all the make up and prosthetics for appearance, then with an empty cup and plate of food he, pretends to eat. Gets to hang out with other from the reeducation camp. Since they are all pretty much outcasts.

Black Sails

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Pirates are awesome! Who at one time didn't think, A Pirates Life For Me!
A epic saga of the fight for Nassau from the cursed East India Trading Company, England, Spain, and a New America. There are probable a few left out but most of the great Atlantic Pirates are in this in some form or another. The only bad thing about this show is that it is now on it's last season.

Santa Clarita Diet

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iZombe stated me on nice zombies, so this was an awesome change from the norm as well. Drew Barrymore has always been a favorite of mine, ever since I watched Firestarter as a kid, so I may be a little bias.
The relationship on screen with Timothy Olyphant, are some of the best scenes in the show. Timothy's reactions to everything, are fantastic.
The fact that it is all comedy and none of the "normal" zombie violence, I was able to get my sister to watch it, since she hates zombie movies. The only thing I can say bad about the show, was that the episodes were too short, and the season not long enough. Can't wait for the next season.