Welcome to part two of the list that
wouldn't die. Today I have 6-10 of my favorite TV shows. Since I am a
“sensy”, I have included my warnings for sensitive people on this
batch as well.
Veronica Mars
Who doesn't love sassy teen detectives?
Episodes to watch: Season one is a
perfect season of television. It gets a little dicey after that, but
still enjoyable.
Episodes to avoid: I could not make it
fifteen minutes into the recent Veronica Mars movie, so good luck
with that.
I'm sensitive, should I watch this
show?: That depends. It discusses some disturbing topics such as
rape, which is generally a no-no plot point for me. But I think it's
all handled pretty well and there are so many good moments of humor
that it balances out OK.
Slings and Arrows
It's a Canadian show about a
Shakespeare production company! It's central characters are all
middle aged people, there's a character who is a ghost, and every
season a new play is being put on that ties thematically into the
lives of the characters. This show really made me have a greater
appreciation for Shakespeare (because anything is greater than zero).
It also has some really interesting themes about relationships,
growing older, and change. Plus, look for some early role work for
Rachel McAdams and Joanne Kelly (Warehouse 13).
Episodes to watch: All of them. There
are only three seasons of six episodes each.
Episodes to avoid: None.
I'm sensitive, should I watch this
show?: Yeah, it's OK. It has an overall charming quality to it and
the short seasons mean everything moves at a brisk pace, even the
emotional stuff.
The X-Files
Two FBI agents come together to
investigate paranormal occurrences around the United States. One is a
skeptic, one is a believer. Also: DO NOT BRING THIS SHOW BACK. Ugh.
TV executives are minions of the devil.
Episodes to watch: I remember liking
the monster of the week episodes the best so watch those. Watch the
gross incest one (Season 4, Ep 2 Home) because that one was a big
deal back in the day. Also watch the Carny one (Season 2, Ep 20). I
read a novelization of that episode as a teen and was obsessed with
trying to see it in reruns because I missed it's first airing due to
the fact I was a child at the time. It was pretty magical when I
finally got to see it.
Episodes to avoid: Don't watch season
9. No David Duchovney and it just doesn't work. Don;t watch the
movies either, there are mostly all terrible.
I'm sensitive, should I watch this
show?: Are you sensitive to grossness? Then use caution. Are you
sensitive to extreme sexiness? Then you might not be able to handle
the two leads. Are you bisexual? WATCH THIS SHOW.
Rupaul's Drag Race
The reason I got into this show
(besides my own sexual proclivities) was because it was a reality
show where contestants actually had to have multiple talents. They
have to sew, sing, act, dance, and design. They have to be able to
paint themselves up and put together a fabulous outfit. Drag queens
have to be able to look pretty, be funny, and PERFORM. It's an
exciting blending of skills that results in pure eye candy.
Episodes to watch: I would say start
with season four. Season four had the best villain (Phi Phi) and just
some of my favorite contestants of all time (Hello Chad, Willam,
Sharon, and Latrice!) It truly was an embarrassment of riches. After
that I would suggest (if you refuse to watch them all) season 6
because Bianca Del Rio is one of the sharpest human beings I have
ever seen on TV (more faves in this season: Adore, Courtney, Bendela,
Milk)
Episodes to avoid: The latest season,
season 7, was . . . not great. Also season one is quite different
from the rest of them but don't worry because that season in nearly
impossible to find online, even for money. Also, I found All-Stars
kind of boring.
I'm sensitive, should I watch this
show?: It's not a show for those who are easily offended. I'm not
going to sit here and say that I don't occasionally say a soft
“yikes” to some of the shit that occurs but it has never been
enough to make me want to stop watching. Otherwise, I would say that
this is a show about gay men and some of their backstories can be
pretty brutal but they are usually not lingered on too long.
Home Movies
Do you watch Archer religiously? Is
Bob's Burgers scheduled viewing for you? You might have H. Jon
Benjamin's Disease. Yes, those dulcet tones are known to have intense
effects on the human body, however, withdrawal is not a recommended
treatment option. Therefore continue basking in the glow of your
ailment by watching Home Movies, a very funny animated show about a
group of kids who film their own written movies . . . at home. It's
endearing without being cutesy and emotional without being maudlin.
Episodes to watch: All of them, and
there aren't nearly enough.
Episodes to avoid: None.
I'm sensitive, should I watch this
show?: It's fine. You're gonna be OK! We're in this thing together.
Next week (maybe): 11-15!
Notes: Sorry, formatting restrictions won't let me label this 6-10. Oh well. Also, check out this new tag to find these lists all in the same place in the future: Watch This