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I am not even sure if I am a blogger any more. I keep my blog, but I always seem to fizzle about updating it any more. I start doing other things and then reading and blogging take a back burner. It's weird, to be honest. I must be changing as I get older because reading has
always been a constant in my life. And, now, I can go days without reading anything. I used to blame reading slumps, but I just think it is the progression of things. There are times when I am big into reading... and then there are times when I am into other things. At the moment, thanks to being laid up with a broken ankle, it is all about TV (and some movies). So, in an attempt to show that I am actually still alive, I thought I would talk about some of the things that I have watched since falling.
I actually started to watch
Game of Thrones when it first came on the air, but it just didn't grab me. I wasn't a huge fan of the first book either. I find that George R.R. Martin goes a bit too crazy with the surprise factor. The show (and books) should just be called 'Everyone Dies'. But, I was bored and it was there so I decided to give it another try. I am now officially caught up in the show. Did I love it? Nope. Will I watch season 6? Yep. It's watchable and I did like it, but I didn't love it. You would think after 5 seasons I would be able to tell you why I don't love it, but there is just something that doesn't click with me. I like a bunch of the characters and the story-lines... I think the only reason I gave it another try at all is I am a fantasy fan typically and I
want to like it. I do want to see where things go next, though, and maybe one day will read the rest of the books.
Banshee is a show that my brother-in-law really likes and has been saying to watch. So, I finally did. It is a crime show meets cop show and I
love it. I cannot wait to see what happens next! (Which means a new season because I am caught up on the three seasons that are out there now.) Banshee is a small town where insane things happen. The main character, Lucas, gets beat up in almost every episode. You would think that it would get to be a bit insane, but there are story-lines and back-stories that keep you watching. Plus, I love Job. He is one of the best characters in TV! So, if you haven't checked out
Banshee you should!
Okay, folks, drop everything and watch
Penny Dreadful. I had no idea what this show was about, but it was recommended to me and I have lots of time on my hands. I still had no idea what it was about when I sat down to watch the first episode. It is set in 1891 and it is literary! Frankenstein and Dorian Gray are in it! There are vampires, werewolves, demons, witches. There is a kick-ass female lead, Vanessa; plus some really creepy kick-ass other female characters. All I have to say is that I love this show and cannot wait to see what is going to happen next. There are only 2 seasons, but they are definitely worth checking out.
My mother's boyfriend, and most of the rest of the world, really like
House of Cards, so that is where I went next. Kevin Spacey has long been an actor who I enjoy their work, so I was curious to see him play a role in a TV show. I was not disappointed! It is not my typical show, but I am glad I took a chance on it. Firstly, I love Claire. She is a ruthless, strong female character. Robin Wright plays Claire perfectly. I definitely look forward to seeing more from her in Season 4. Kevin Spacey plays a ruthless politician and makes it believable. And, I like the background characters like Doug Stamper. I enjoy shows that give the rest of the characters a backstory so that they are not just background characters, but they are people that you become interested in. I am glad I went outside my comfort zone and watched this. I look forward to season 4.
Next up...
Sense8. I have only just started this today and only seen one episode... We will see what I think when it is over.
What shows do you recommend for someone who is watching a lot of TV?
