[lainish]

So like..I've been considering getting back into watching korean dramas and in general good tv shows. I haven't heard of many new shows except a few American ones that I've shoved on my list (bates motel, breaking bad, really the list is too long). But I was wondering, what sorts of shows do yall watch? Got any reviews or suggestions? I wanna know. so nerd out with me k.

[ROGUE]

I adore a show called "The 100," it is still new, so you have to watch the episodes weekly. Also if you want some anime Eflen Lied is super good <3

[Starry Neko]

American Show wise...I have like 2.

If you like good writing, sociopaths, and chaos, then you might like a show called the "The Blacklist". It's one of my favorite shows /to/ date, and it's hitting it's first season finale on Monday (The 12th of May) so it would be easy to catch up on. If you've seen Silence of the Lambs, the first episode gives off that vibe of a young FBI person going to talk to the psycho in the cage. However she was requested by this psycho personally and won't deal with anyone but her. You learn about people, and it just goes down the rabbit hole. I personally love the writing because Red is a jerk, but such a fashionable jerk with a agenda and a badass in general.

Wikipedia states:

Raymond "Red" Reddington, a former government agent and one of the FBI's most wanted fugitives, surrenders at FBI Headquarters in Washington, D.C.. He claims the FBI and he have similar interests in getting rid of dangerous criminals and terrorists. He makes an offer that the FBI can't refuse and insists on one condition: Reddington will co-operate only with Elizabeth Keen, a rookie FBI profiler. Keen questions Reddington's sudden interest in her, but Reddington will only reveal that she is very special. After the FBI uses Reddington's information to locate a terrorist, Reddington reveals that this terrorist is only the first of many criminals that he will help them neutralize. Over the course of his own criminal career, he has made a list of global criminals who he believes are truly dangerous to society, most of whom are unknown to the FBI. Reddington calls it The Blacklist.

The series juggles two narratives: the episodic stories dealing with the FBI's pursuit of a person on Red's Blacklist, and the overall thread dealing with Red's personal agenda and his interest in Elizabeth.

Grimm is a supernatural type of show that I can't remember what season it's on. It's about a cop who can see things others can't. It's a bit more to catch up on, but the curious bits of different myths and fairy tales are really nice. I like the characters for the most part- though it can be a bit confusing on who knows who through the show if you haven't seen it all though. I like both of these shows, and these are the only two American-based shows I'll watch this season really.

Wikipedia states:

Homicide Detective Nick Burkhardt of the fictional Portland Police Department learns he is descended from a line of "guardians" known as "Grimms", charged with keeping balance between humanity and the mythological creatures of the world called Wesen, the German word for being or creature (pronounced "vessin" on the show). Throughout the series, he must battle against an assortment of dangerous creatures, with help from his reformed Wesen friend Monroe, and his partner Detective Hank Griffin.

Opening: "There once was a man who lived a life so strange, it had to be true. Only he could see what no one else can—the darkness inside...the real monster within...and he's the one who must stop them. This is his calling. This is his duty. This is the life of a Grimm."

Burn Notice is over, but is pretty long, so you might want to google to see if you want to watch it. Suits is a show about lawyers, so that's interesting only if you're into lawyers and /really/ good writing.

Anime wise....I haven't watched in anime since college ate me. Sorry. ;;

[SIFR]

Wtf is RL? I thought everything was drawn?

But no seriously, I only know anime and Doctor Who because I was forced at Dalek-gunpoint. If you don't mind I can give you my top ten list...

[lainish]

@rougue
I've heard of Elfen Lied, but ever since I've been avoiding it because it looks so horrifyingly gory! lol. I'm paranoid it's going to scar me and make me feel like a shell of myself once it's over -if you watch anime you should know that feel period lol.

@starry Neko
I think that I've heard of Grimm, and I am a sucker for supernatural stuff, AND also seriously easily swayed by good righting so I'll probably def check out The Blacklist -which I think I also might have heard about- but yea, sounds awesome. Love suspense sort of thriller stuff like that. I mean, the main reason I got through American Horror story was because the writing was just so AGH so good lol. It inspired all my muse.

@sifr
Top ten list GO!

[SIFR]

Okay, this became less of a "top ten" and more of a "if you haven't watched this you totally should I think you will be pleasantly entertained". Also I don't think there's actually ten. Also, I sat there for most of my choices going, "No, she's probably watched that." REGARDLESS, GO WATCH ANYWAY.

Noragami - This one is probably the newest one but it's fantastic as hell, and the manga is even better. It's the story of a God in the Buddhist religion who is trying to gain some recognition amongst the human populace of Japan, mostly by performing miracles for them. Obviously there's other underlying plots along the way, but this is the best summary without giving away too many spoilers.

Log Horizon - A fun little anime going into season two this fall. This anime details the story of thousands of gamers being locked away into an MMO's world, but instead of it being an MMO, they are actually in the world itself and able to manipulate and create things similar to their own. It goes more into the mechanics of the world and of gaming than the actual characters itself, with minor plot development on the part of the characters.

Android Kikaider the Animation - This is the anime adaptation of the show Android Kikaider, but you really don't need the show in order to get the series. Think of a modern day Pinnochio; the protagonist Jiro is a robot whose journey eventually leads him to discover what it means to be human and what his destructive powers bring to the world.

AnoHana (The Flower I Saw That Day) - PREPARE FOR JOY AND TEARS. AnoHana is the story of six friends, one of which is a ghost that is trying to pass on, and the other five have to try to make it happen. Very sad, yet very happy, yet MY FEELS.

Tasogare Otome x Amnesia - Another paranormal ghost story: this one is about a paranormal activity club in a school helping a ghost figure out the way that she died so that she can pass on. It's a very different feel to AnoHana, but still pretty good for a watch.

Kyousogiga - OH GOD. HOW DO I DESCRIBE THIS WITHOUT SPOILERS. Kyousogiga is the story of three kids who are stuck in a strange city, trying to find their way home. However, the girl seems to have a strange connection to the city. (I'm sorry, that's the best I can do.)

Fate/Stay Night & Fate/Zero - Probably been watched, but these two series are brilliant. The setting is brilliant. I've roleplayed in the setting before. It's the story of seven magicians and seven historical figureheads battling side by side against each other for the Holy Grail, a relic which will grant them any wish. Fate/Zero is 1000x better than Fate/Stay Night, but the visual novel is better than both.

King of Bandits: Jing - This series should've gone on longer than it did, but I think the zany style pretty much turned its viewers off of it. This is the story of a thief named Jing, and the lessons that he both teaches and learns through his heists. Very entertaining, even if it's only twelve episodes.



THAT SHOULD LAST YOU FOR A WHILE. HOPEFULLY. If that doesn't, go watch the Ouran Live Action, that's entertaining as hell too.

[ROGUE]

Not going to lie Eflen Lied is very very gory and sometimes depressing. D:

[pascaline]

I highly recommend The Blacklist. It is AMAZING. Also Once Upon a Time. I am hopelessly addicted to Once Upon a Time. Sleepy Hollow and Almost Human.

The only Korean show I have watched lately is Kpop Star 3 :'D I want to check out Triangle which just came out since it looks interesting. Also the drama with Secret's Sunwha but I can't remember the name of it.