I have long been a major fan of the television show, Monk, which recently completed its final season. Since Mel and I chose not to have cable television many years ago, we have rented our television DVDs through the mail, so we carefully select what we watch. I'm always looking for new, clean, intelligent television shows to order on Netflix, and we love Monk. It doesn't give me nightmares, which is always a good thing. It is also funny at times, heart-touching at times, and the characters keep it a whole lot cleaner than most shows we've seen lately. Monk's tragic-funny personality has revealed some of the struggles, pain and trials of those affected by obsessive-compulsive disorder. No, it doesn't go far enough to show the deepest parts of this tragic malady, but then it wouldn't be funny, it would just be heartbreaking.Labels: Favorite TV shows, Monk
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My favorite two series are Castle and Parenthood. Castle for the romance--although there's a crime to be solved also. And Parenthood for the laugh out loud reality of family life. Can't wait for both of them to kick off for the season!
Oh, Monk's a fun show. I have to recommend another USA Network show though - White Collar! Smart, funny, suspenseful, and stylish - I love it!
Denise - I really like both of those shows you mentioned too. I bet Castle would definitely appeal to Cheryl. Parenthood starts up again next Tuesday!
I've been fairly pleased with Castle so far. There was only one episode that I was uncomfortable with. I'll keep watching it as long as the Holy Spirit doesn't tell me to quit (as He's done with most other tv).
CASTLE!!! My son 'made' me watch an episode with him and I'm HOOKED! The wit, the humor, the twists and turns...and the chemistry between all of the characters...it's a wonderful show!
We also like USA network shows like "Covert Affairs" (a spy thriller) and "White Collar" (FBI chasing down art thieves etc.). Both are fun and no gore, little if any language (so far).
Everything else I love to watch would most likely give you nightmares:-(
Okay, Denise, I've been wondering about Parenthood. Now that it has your seal of approval, I'll order the older seasons. Castle--we've watched every show on DVD so far. Thanks!
Ruth and Deena, thank you for the suggestion about White Collar. I've never seen it, so that's going on the list as well. This is great!
Lori, are there any other shows you like that you think may appeal to me?
Another USA network show that's enjoyable is Psych. The interactions between Shawn & Gus is always amusing.
I also enjoy Criminal Minds. It's pretty gory though. Their profiling techniques are really interesting. Sometimes the show will delve into the individual characters & how they deal with the horrible things they see on the job.
Suzanne, I know what you mean about the Holy Spirit speaking to you about television. That also happens to me with certain novels, as well, not only due to the typical sex/violence, but also to the way some books make me feel--angry, resentful. I've canceled a lot of DVD seasons after watching the first episode or two.
Another reason I cancel is if the DVD doesn't hold my interest.
Oh, yes, Melinda, we also watch Psyche for the light humor. Kind of like the Three Stooges of yester-century.
We like some British TV at our house. I would recommend Foyle's War, Lewis, and Midsomer Murders. Love Monk so much I've bought all 8 seasons when they have come out on DVD, since we don't have cable.sb
Wow, Barb, you really love Monk! Thanks for the advice. I'm writing them down and will check for them on Netflix. Love the input!
NCIS, and we watch alot of PBS shows, like Art Wolfe ,
when i stay with mom, we watch the Watons and Little House.
wish they would bring
"TRAPPER JOHN M.D" The Brady Bunch, and older shows out on DvD
That's right, jel, I forgot about Trapper John MD. Pernell Roberts played the doctor, right? Loved him in Bonanza!
We loved Monk too, and hated to see it end. We really enjoy some of the "off-season" shows like Monk. The ones on this summer we really like are Leverage (TNT) and the USA Network ones, White Collar, Covert Affairs and Burn Notice. In the fall/winter, we like a lot of the NCIS type shows.
Great question!
Thanks, Stacy! I've never heard of some of the shows that have been mentioned, or I've skimmed past them on Netflix. I've got some great new ideas! Also, there are reruns of our Star Trek favorites to get us by...
LOL! True that on never watching a medical show with a med field person....
Although, around here we like Scrubs, as an exception. It makes us laugh and there are truths in the jest, even though outrageous.
I used to be so wiped out from teaching all week that on Fridays I'd spend the evening asleep on the sofa, while Chris watched some apocalyptic, end times religious show (he was in med school.) I would be dreaming about war and planes and blood and wake up to that. So, I don't even have to be watching it--I can absorb it in my sleep!
I'm with you!
Well, Crystal, I tried Mercy, Season 1. Another crash and burn. Oh, well...since watching shows is something Mel and I try to do together, I guess that's a wash, too.
I agree with Melinda, love, love, LOVE Psych!!!!! So fun to watch!!
We enjoyed Monk, too!
the Big Bang Theory,
is funny, but it's past my bedtime,
so can't watch it that much.
but it' on DVD now ;)
I'll have to check that out, too, jel!
Oh, you've GOT to try Leverage! It's HILARIOUS, and clever...we fell in love in the second season and ordered season 1 on Netflix to get caught up...now we can't get enough!
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