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Seven reasons to binge-watch TV shows

May 29, 2015 Eric Kohanik

You might subscribe to a streaming service like Netflix, Hulu or Amazon. Or you might rely on ad-supported venues like Crackle or the online streaming sites of individual broadcast and cable networks. Or you might just opt to watch TV shows via iTunes, DVD, Blu-ray … or even off-the-air recordings you set up on your DVR. In any case, if you watch three or more episodes of a TV series during one sitting, the TV world classifies you as a binge-watcher. If you don’t binge-watch, you probably should get into it because it’s a great way to enjoy TV shows. […]

Why I Should Binge “Six Feet Under”

May 27, 2015 Eric Kohanik

WHAT IS SIX FEET UNDER ABOUT? A deliciously dark comedy/drama about life, death and personal relationships, all built around a funeral home in Los Angeles that is owned and operated by one highly dysfunctional family. Who is in it? Where is Six Feet Under now? Why is it binge-worthy? Must-sees Most shocking episodes That line was so great Original TV Home: HBO Number Of Seasons: 5 (2001-2005) Total Episodes / Time Table: 62 Episodes (approx. 45 to 60 minutes each) + Series Finale (72 minutes) = approx. 63 hours Viewing Strategy: Seasons 1 to 3 each had 13 episodes. Seasons […]

Why I Should Binge “Top of the Lake”

May 20, 2015 Dave Lange

WHAT IS TOP OF THE LAKE ABOUT? Who is in it? Where is Top of the Lake now? Why is it binge-worthy? Must-sees Most shocking episodes That line was so great Elisabeth Moss (“Peggy” from Mad Men) is Detective Robin Griffin, who investigates the disappearance of a 12-year-old pregnant girl in a small New Zealand town that is the home of an organized crime ring and a cult. Original TV Home: BBC Two, SundanceTV Number Of Seasons: 1 (2013) Total Episodes/Time Table: Seven 50-minute episodes Viewing Strategy: It’s important to finish this series as fast as you can. There are […]

Why I Should Binge “The Fall”

May 18, 2015 Dave Lange

WHAT IS THE FALL ABOUT? Who is in it? Where is The Fall now? Why is it binge-worthy? Must-sees Most shocking episodes Bottom Line Based in Northern Ireland, The Fall is a steamy psychological crime drama that chronicles a serial killer’s double life and a police detective’s pursuit to bring him to justice. Original TV Home: BBC Two Number Of Seasons: 3 (2013-2015) Total Episodes / Time Table: Season 1: five 60-minute episodes Season 2: five 60-minute episodes; season finale is 90 minutes Season 3: in production Viewing Strategy: Watch the first season in one day or over a weekend. […]

Why I Should Binge “Nip/Tuck”

May 11, 2015 Eric Kohanik

WHAT IS NIP/TUCK ABOUT? Who is in it? Where is Nip/Tuck now? Why is it binge-worthy? Must-sees Most shocking episodes That line was so great Nip/Tuck is a dark drama series revolving around two plastic surgeons who are best friends, partners – and polar opposites. One is a randy playboy; the other is a dedicated family man. But their life paths criss-cross in a number of different ways, a lot of them not so nice. Original TV Home: FX Number Of Seasons: 6 (2003 – 2010) Total Episodes / Time Table: 100 Episodes (40 to 68 minutes each) = approx. […]