Top 5 Television Viewings of 2011
Considering that I have the time to compile lists of this nature every year, it becomes abundantly clear that I lead more of a sedentary lifestyle than I should. Or one could surmise that I just like to watch TV because in the past decade, television has gotten really good. That said, 2010 seemed like a lot of rehash in terms what came out, non-reality-wise. Still, I managed to find a few things that sparked my interest.
5. Terriers (FX)
When the commercials read that a show is created by someone involved with The Shield, you've got my attention. Unlike The Shield, Terriers is more of a buddy cop premise, but it delves into darker territory. As each episode passed, the series lead me to believe that Donal Logue's character was going to become increasingly more complex, feeding the storylines as seasons progressed. Sadly, I don't think many people gave Terriers much of a chance and it's not likely to get another season.
4. Delocated (Adult Swim)
Maybe I haven't been paying much attention, but it seems like it has been a while since Adult Swim has come up with anything notable. I've tried to get into Metalocalypse and others, but the humor just isn't there for me. Along comes a show about a guy in witness protection who gets his own reality show while being hunted by the Russian mafia and you get comedy gold.
3. Archer (FX)
FX's first foray into adult animation won me over as fast as I had anticipated. The rampant pace of the jokes that Adult Swim was built around is here, only this time in a 30-minute format. Some may raise an eyebrow at the inclusion of former Arrested Development alum voicing some of the characters but for me, it's H. Jon Benjamin's dryness that makes Archer worth DVRing.
2. Parks & Recreation (NBC)
The second season of Parks & Recreation slayed me. Aside from the obvious upgrade in making Leslie Knope her own personality rather than a rehashed female version of Michael Scott, the writing was light years sharper and funnier. More screen time for Ron Swanson meant that they have made me a fan for life.
1. Bill Burr Let It Go (Comedy Central)
While I do believe standup comedy is better now than it has ever been, Bill Burr has my nod as the best going today. Whether he is discussing world events or his pitbull, the laughs come on rapid fire. From his weekly podcast to his latest DVD, his pessimistic brand of humor and observation is right in my wheelhouse.
5. Terriers (FX)When the commercials read that a show is created by someone involved with The Shield, you've got my attention. Unlike The Shield, Terriers is more of a buddy cop premise, but it delves into darker territory. As each episode passed, the series lead me to believe that Donal Logue's character was going to become increasingly more complex, feeding the storylines as seasons progressed. Sadly, I don't think many people gave Terriers much of a chance and it's not likely to get another season.
4. Delocated (Adult Swim)Maybe I haven't been paying much attention, but it seems like it has been a while since Adult Swim has come up with anything notable. I've tried to get into Metalocalypse and others, but the humor just isn't there for me. Along comes a show about a guy in witness protection who gets his own reality show while being hunted by the Russian mafia and you get comedy gold.
3. Archer (FX)FX's first foray into adult animation won me over as fast as I had anticipated. The rampant pace of the jokes that Adult Swim was built around is here, only this time in a 30-minute format. Some may raise an eyebrow at the inclusion of former Arrested Development alum voicing some of the characters but for me, it's H. Jon Benjamin's dryness that makes Archer worth DVRing.
2. Parks & Recreation (NBC)The second season of Parks & Recreation slayed me. Aside from the obvious upgrade in making Leslie Knope her own personality rather than a rehashed female version of Michael Scott, the writing was light years sharper and funnier. More screen time for Ron Swanson meant that they have made me a fan for life.
1. Bill Burr Let It Go (Comedy Central)While I do believe standup comedy is better now than it has ever been, Bill Burr has my nod as the best going today. Whether he is discussing world events or his pitbull, the laughs come on rapid fire. From his weekly podcast to his latest DVD, his pessimistic brand of humor and observation is right in my wheelhouse.
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