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10-21-2012, 02:34 PM
Dennis

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Troy and Abed are indeed great. My favorite bromance, though, has got to be with these two:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...;v=CEhk5N32Tec

haha that was a classic. ben and tommy from ben and kate are getting an epic bromance going as well haha
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRBA8x9jirk
10-21-2012, 06:57 PM
Androo

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The character of Lisbon is basically Jane's Watson, though they have some romantic entanglements. But the point still stands.

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I really like Psych, but it's honestly not a show that I follow religiously. Like, I catch repeats from time to time and I'm content with that. It sucks to hear this, though. The only romance that show should ever really make room for is the one between Shawn and Gus. ;)

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My favorite bromance, though, has got to be with these two:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=CEhk5N32Tec

I don't normally say this, but, I've just got in after a few; and this is so much win. Each point.

Elementary is essentially Mentalist, which, is essentially Castle, which, is essentially the general conception for most detective shows, which, is formulaic taken from the basic principles of the Holmes and Watson investigative hijinks.
10-21-2012, 07:28 PM
Amerinaine

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Originally Posted by Androo

I don't normally say this, but, I've just got in after a few; and this is so much win. Each point.

Elementary is essentially Mentalist, which, is essentially Castle, which, is essentially the general conception for most detective shows, which, is formulaic taken from the basic principles of the Holmes and Watson investigative hijinks.

Yeah, but Castle also pushes right up on Dramedy. It might not be, but it is really damn close and knocking on the door.
10-21-2012, 07:37 PM
Androo

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Yeah, but Castle also pushes right up on Dramedy. It might not be, but it is really damn close and knocking on the door.

They all try to push in some 'dramedy'. But, the comedy, as you say, not quite there. Some folks might like that sort of thing, all power to them, but, that's where Psych succeeds over ALL in the cheesy-detective-show department. Psych knows what it is, and hams it up for that sole purpose. I'd watch a hundred Psychs over one of any of the others, any day.
10-21-2012, 07:51 PM
Iron Ape

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They all try to push in some 'dramedy'. But, the comedy, as you say, not quite there. Some folks might like that sort of thing, all power to them, but, that's where Psych succeeds over ALL in the cheesy-detective-show department. Psych knows what it is, and hams it up for that sole purpose. I'd watch a hundred Psychs over one of any of the others, any day.

Yep. 'Droo is right on the money.

The more I think about it, the more I realize just how damn underrated Psych actually is; it's the procedural that all other procedurals should aspire to be. It takes the well-worn hallmarks of its genre and wears them not as a weight, but rather as a shiny toy badge of honor that's there to be played with.
10-21-2012, 08:06 PM
Androo

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Yep. 'Droo is right on the money.

The more I think about it, the more I realize just how damn underrated Psych actually is; it's the procedural that all other procedurals should aspire to be. It takes the well-worn hallmarks of its genre and wears them not as a weight, but rather as a shiny toy badge of honor that's there to be played with.

Just so, so, fucking true. Like, it's not the greatest show in history, far from it, and so what sometimes the Shawn character annoys me, (sometimes), but, when you think about it, it's written, and acted, spectacularly for what it knows that it intends to be discernable as.
10-21-2012, 08:10 PM
Amerinaine

I don't know. Nathan Fillion is great, because he is being Nathan Fillion. A naturally goofy guy, who got the role that let him really be him. He doesn't have to stretch, and that is rare for any show. They also have Seamus Dever and Jon Fuertas who play off each other as a smarter version of the Pink Panther style. It is a very intelligent show.

I was talking Castle here, if you all don't know actors names or haven't seen it.

As far as Psych, I can see it's appeal, but the comedy is a bit too over the top for me, and I can't stand Corban Bernson (?)
10-21-2012, 09:23 PM
Robstar

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Originally Posted by Amerinaine

I don't know. Nathan Fillion is great, because he is being Nathan Fillion. A naturally goofy guy, who got the role that let him really be him. He doesn't have to stretch, and that is rare for any show. They also have Seamus Dever and Jon Fuertas who play off each other as a smarter version of the Pink Panther style. It is a very intelligent show.

I was talking Castle here, if you all don't know actors names or haven't seen it.

As far as Psych, I can see it's appeal, but the comedy is a bit too over the top for me, and I can't stand Corban Bernson (?)

I have never seen the appeal in that Fillion guy. For years people have rated him to me and I just don't get it.

Corbin Bernsen is a bit of a legend in a Bruce Campbell kind of way.

I've started to watch a bit of The Mentalist. I initially thought that it was going to be yet another of these formulaic shows but Simon Baker plays his part with a dry wit I find entertaining and for once I can say I don't find Robin Tunny annoying.

If any of you are so inclined, there's a good Aussie series worth checking out called Rake. Also, one called Lowdown from the creator and star of the original Wilfred.
10-21-2012, 09:34 PM
Amerinaine

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I have never seen the appeal in that Fillion guy. For years people have rated him to me and I just don't get it.

Corbin Bernsen is a bit of a legend in a Bruce Campbell kind of way.

I've started to watch a bit of The Mentalist. I initially thought that it was going to be yet another of these formulaic shows but Simon Baker plays his part with a dry wit I find entertaining and for once I can say I don't find Robin Tunny annoying.

If any of you are so inclined, there's a good Aussie series worth checking out called Rake. Also, one called Lowdown from the creator and star of the original Wilfred.

If I can find it I'll give Rake a go.

I don't know what you mean by "Have Rated him to me."

Bruce Campbell is a horrible actor by comparison to Corbin Bernsen.
10-21-2012, 10:16 PM
Robstar

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If I can find it I'll give Rake a go.

I don't know what you mean by "Have Rated him to me."

Bruce Campbell is a horrible actor by comparison to Corbin Bernsen.

You're missing the point with actors like Bernsen and Campbell. They're like, 75% ham actors. That's their thing.

Rated him to me= other people rate him = they think he's good.

If you watch Rake, you should know it's based on an actual person. According to my sister who knows him or someone that does(?), it's pretty close to the mark. There's a new show, Jack Irish I think it's called, with Guy Pearce which has only just kicked off but I'm liking it.

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