A list of TV shows I saw. Bob's Burgers 7 Bob's Burgers.jpg Hamilton's Pharmacopeia 3 Hamilton's Pharmacopeia.jpg Monstres et Merveilles The Storyteller.jpg The Twilight Zone 5 The Twilight Zone.jpg This Is Us 5 This Is Us.jpg Westworld 3 Westworld.jpg 2020-10-19 The Twilight Zone 4 Some people aren't fans of the one-hour format, but I really liked it. Apart from the last episode, this was a pretty strong season. The Twilight Zone.jpg 2020-07-14 The Twilight Zone 3 I still enjoy watching this show. Yes, some episodes are weaker (a comedy with angels, really?), but most episodes are pretty good and there are still some gems from time to time. The Twilight Zone.jpg 2020-06-27 Breaking Bad 5 We watched the five seasons in a bit more than two months. It's an excellent show. I don't know yet if it's one of my favorite. Which means it's probably not. Breaking Bad.jpg 2020-06-03 Rick and Morty 4 A weaker season, but still pretty good. Rick and Morty.jpg 2020-06-03 Breaking Bad 4 Our first thought at the end of the season: what about Mike? Other than that, I don't know what will happen in season 5 and whether it can still be interesting at all. I guess we'll see very soon. Breaking Bad.jpg 2020-05-20 Breaking Bad 3 A good season. I'm not a fan of the "Fly" episode, though. It looked like a failed joke. Give me a glass, a piece of paper, and I can catch a fly in 15 seconds. Not funny. Breaking Bad.jpg 2020-05-06 Breaking Bad 2 We tried not to binge-watch that season. This is a good thing, because some episodes tend to be quite stress-inducing... Breaking Bad.jpg 2020-04-21 Breaking Bad 1 Let's just say we're hooked! We watched this (short) first season in a few days. Breaking Bad.jpg 2020-04-09 Modern Family 11 Let's just say this is a good thing that this show is finally over. During the last seasons, it was less lame than The Big Bang Theory, but only slightly. This only confirms my observation that a show should only last for more than five seasons if it is absolutely brilliant (which not many shows are). Modern Family.jpg 2020-04-08 Inside No. 9 5 An uneven series, again. "Misdirection" was pretty good. "Thinking Out Loud" was like a very cheap version of Mr. Robot. Inside No. 9.jpg 2020-04-05 Curb Your Enthusiasm 10 See comments for season 9. I'd say this would be the right time to stop/cancel the show, but with one new season every 3-5 years, I guess I wouldn't mind another season either. Curb Your Enthusiasm.jpg 2020-03-25 This Is Us 4 An enjoyable season, with the first signs of over-the-top elements (i.e. just included for their dramatic impact). This Is Us.jpg 2020-03-06 Bob's Burgers 6 We finished this season without even realizing it (I'm writing this on January 1, 2021). This means that we haven't watched a single episode of Bob's Burgers for the remainder of the year. Bob's Burgers.jpg 2019-12-23 Mr. Robot 4 Definitely one of my favorite shows ever. The show's finale was better than expected (I actually didn't know what to expect, but I feared a bad/lazy ending à la Lost). Mr. Robot.jpg 2019-12-12 Silicon Valley 6 I didn't realize this was the final season before watching the final episode, which... I didn't know was the final episode! That was a weird experience. I suddenly became a bit melancholic, although the show should have been one or two seasons shorter. Silicon Valley.jpg 2019-10-20 The Twilight Zone 2 Some episodes seem to reuse ideas from previous episodes, but, overall, it's still very good. The Twilight Zone.jpg 2019-09-28 Hamilton's Pharmacopeia 2 A very good season. Some sad moments (e.g. "A Clandestine Chemist's Tale" or the death of Timothy Wyllie). The last episode ("The Cactus Apprentice") was weird. Hamilton's Pharmacopeia.jpg 2019-09-04 Hamilton's Pharmacopeia 1 I discovered this show via Tim Ferriss' podcast. It's fun and informative. Hamilton's Pharmacopeia.jpg 2019-08-16 Bob's Burgers 5 See season 4. We haven't watched Bob's Burgers as often since 2017, but this is partly because there are so many shows to watch! Bob's Burgers.jpg 2019-08-08 The Twilight Zone 1 It's weird to watch a TV show from 1959. After each episode, I have a look at the actors' entries on IMDb. 95% of the time, they're dead. The story of Terry Burnham, in particular, aged 11 when she played in "Nightmare as a Child", is tragic. Anyway, The Twilight Zone is the kind of shows you have to watch with a different mindset. If you don't, it will look naive and simplistic. The Twilight Zone.jpg 2019-08-11 Black Mirror 5 It was not as bad as expected (having quickly read some articles/reviews online). I understand why a lot of people hated "Rachel, Jack and Ashley Too", though. Black Mirror.jpg 2019-06-07 Chernobyl Like many people I guess, we watched this miniseries right after the end of Game of Thrones. It's excellent. Although probably overrated (currently Top Rated TV #1 on IMDb). Chernobyl.jpg 2019-05-24 Game of Thrones 8 Like many people, I think this final season could have been something else. More epic, probably. Less lazy, certainly. Game of Thrones.jpg 2019-05-22 Broad City 5 So, after some hesitation, I finally watched season 5 and eventually learnt that it would be the final season. Good timing. The final episode was quite moving. Broad City.jpg 2019-05-17 The Big Bang Theory 12 Finally, it's over. The final episode was underwhelming, but I don't really know how it could have been better. The show should have ended 5-6 seasons before. The Big Bang Theory.jpg 2019-05-17 Modern Family 10 There are still a few funny moments here and there. My biggest problem with the show are the lame subplots (which usually involve Haley) and the bad and/or child actors (Gloria, Lily, and Joe). At this point, the show is still stronger than The Big Bang Theory's last seasons. Modern Family.jpg 2019-04-04 This Is Us 3 Pretty good season. I think I'm starting to really appreciate the cathartic elements of this show. This Is Us.jpg 2019-04-01 Modern Family 9 It's probably time for this show to end and I just learnt that season 11 will be the final season. Good. Season 9 was okay. The Haley/Fennerman "subplot", again, is a bit lame. Modern Family.jpg 2018-12-14 Modern Family 8 See comments for season 7 (i.e. an okay/entertaining season). Modern Family.jpg 2018-12-05 Le Coffret Magique C'est une série britannique que j'ai dû voir sur la Télévision Suisse Romande (TSR) fin 1985 ou fin 1986 (la chaîne l'a diffusée deux fois). Je m'en souvenais vaguement (un coffret permettant de changer de taille et de voler), mais n'ai retrouvé son nom que très récemment. A l'époque, c'était une série que je trouvais vraiment "magique". Je me suis prêté à une expérience pour voir ce qui restait de cette magie 32 ou 33 ans plus tard, en regardant une version doublée en français (pour être au plus proche de ce que j'avais vu à l'époque) et de piètre qualité (vieille VHS) sur YouTube. Résultat des courses : c'est globalement assez niais. Certainement que le doublage cheap n'aide pas, mais une série comme The Tripods, dans un autre style mais également produite par la BBC à la même époque, a définitivement mieux vieilli, malgré ses défauts. The Box of Delights.jpg 2018-07-12 Westworld 2 The first season was excellent. The second season was a bit more difficult to follow (different timelines, etc.), but still good, with intriguing philosophical questions. I'm not sure where it can go from there, though. Westworld.jpg 2018-06-15 Fargo 3 It's officially one of my favorite shows. I can't wait for the fourth season (which will not be aired before 2020, apparently). Fargo.jpg 2018-05-29 Silicon Valley 5 Still one of my favorite shows. T.J. Miller's abrupt departure from the show was a surprise to me. Some of the jokes (with Dinesh, in particular) were a bit lame. So, let's hope than the sixth season is a bit better (and maybe even the last season of the show?). Silicon Valley.jpg 2018-05-17 Modern Family 7 I'm not a fan of the Haley/Andy "subplot". Other than that, an okay/entertaining season. Modern Family.jpg 2018-05-17 The Big Bang Theory 11 I don't have much to say about this season, except that I really hope season 12 is the last one. The Big Bang Theory.jpg 2018-05-15 Fargo 2 I found it quite hard to leave behind all the characters from season 1, but then I became quickly attached to the new characters. All in all an excellent season for an excellent show. With a touch of mystery / science fiction (UFO). Fargo.jpg 2018-04-09 Fargo 1 An excellent show! I'm watching it without knowing anything about it, so I was very surprised by the end of the season. Fargo.jpg 2018-04-06 Modern Family 6 See comments for season 5. Modern Family.jpg 2018-03-18 Inside No. 9 4 I'd say this series was weaker than the previous ones. "Zanzibar", "And the Winner Is...", and "Tempting Fate" were not up to par. Inside No. 9.jpg 2018-03-15 This Is Us 2 Still not a huge fan after two seasons, but it's a good show, often moving. This Is Us.jpg 2018-03-15 Broad City 4 Still pretty good, but at this point, I'm not sure I'll watch the next season, if there is one. Broad City.jpg 2018-03-04 Modern Family 5 See comments for season 4. Slightly better than the previous season? Modern Family.jpg 2018-02-17 Curb Your Enthusiasm 9 I watched the first 8 seasons of Curb Your Enthusiasm over the course of 11 months in 2015 and 2016. It's still a good show, with regular cringe-inducing moments, as expected (and I mean that in a good way). Curb Your Enthusiasm.jpg 2018-02-04 Modern Family 4 I don't have much to add compared to season 3. This was an average/good season. Like This Is Us, it's not a particularly edgy show, but it's just what I need from time to time (something funny and light). Modern Family.jpg 2018-01-31 Black Mirror 4 I wrote that the previous season was "very dark", but this one is, I think, even darker. The theme of artificial consciousness and "artificial torture/hell" is present in several episodes: "USS Callister", "Hang the DJ", and "Black Museum". It was also present in "White Christmas" in 2014. It's a fascinating topic and I think it's a good thing that it can be popularized in such a way. In "Hang the DJ", an intriguing idea is introduced: artificial intelligence/consciousness agents in a simulation, not realizing that they're in a simulation. Of course, Matrix did it first, but here the simulation is "pure" (i.e. there are no "real" bodies anywhere). "Crocodile" and "Metalhead" (autonomous weapons, post-apocalyptic world) were particularly stress-inducing. My least favorite episode of the season was probably the one directed by Jodie Foster, "Arkangel". Black Mirror.jpg 2018-01-24 Rick and Morty 3 One of my favorite animated shows. It tackles at lot of philosophical themes, some of them rather negative (absurdism, nihilism, etc.), some of them intriguing (personal identity, etc.). The framework of (infinite) parallel universes is an ideal way to explore those themes, I think, since it puts "our world" into perspective. Many articles have been written about it. What's also interesting to me is that all those serious themes are treated with (dark) humor, which is refreshing. Rick and Morty.jpg 2018-01-07 Modern Family 3 I'm liking this show more and more. I just realized that they're currently showing season 9. That's a lot of seasons. I hope they're not "milking the cow". Modern Family.jpg 2017-12-17 Modern Family 2 As said in January 2017 when we finished the first season, we're watching "the other seasons". I probably enjoyed the second season more than the first one, so this is a good sign. Again (like This Is Us), it's not one of my favorite shows (yet), but it's not too far behind. Modern Family.jpg 2017-12-17 This Is Us 1 I'm not a huge fan of this show, but it has its charms. I cried a few times. It's sometimes funny. I wouldn't say it's edgy, but it's not corny either (except maybe a couple of times). Let's see where it goes with season 2. This Is Us.jpg 2017-12-15 Mr. Robot 3 Again, a fantastic show (I'm repeating myself, here). Season 3 was more fast-paced than season 2. It was very dark/depressing, as usual. My only complaint would be that there were maybe a little too many twists and turns. I'm relieved that the show is not going the "Lost way" (yet), though, i.e. using paranormal and time travel to explain things. Mr. Robot.jpg 2017-10-31 Episodes 5 A fun show. Matt LeBlanc playing Matt LeBlanc was an excellent idea, at least in 2011. Then it kind of lost its charm over the years, so it's a good thing this is the final series/season, even if I enjoyed it, overall. Episodes.jpg 2017-09-30 Twin Peaks 3 This is simply the most fantastic "TV show" I've seen in a long time. I use quotes, because this is actually like an 18-hour movie. Pure David Lynch from start to finish. Entire books could be written about this season and about some of the episodes in particular ("Part 8" is a mini-movie in itself). Twin Peaks - The Return.jpg 2017-09-17 Bob's Burgers 4 I haven't commented on the first three seasons, so I'll make my general comments here. Bob's Burgers is a kind of mix between a more edgy version of The Simpsons and a more family-friendly version of South Park. The voice acting is excellent and is a huge part of the show. At the moment, it's one of my favorite comedy animation shows. Bob's Burgers.jpg 2017-09-10 Black Mirror 3 This season was about social networks, virtual reality, autonomous drones, hacking, online blackmail, mind uploading, etc. Overall, a very dark season. The last episode, in particular, "Hated in the Nation", was terrifying. Let's be honest, it's something that could happen in the future. This is why some people think the AI control problem is so important. Black Mirror.jpg 2017-08-28 Game of Thrones 7 This was a short season (only seven episodes) and season 8 "is expected to premiere in late 2018/early 2019" only. The fact that season 2 of Westworld apparently won't start before spring 2018 is also a bit frustrating. Anyway, these are impressive shows and I understand that they take time to produce. Season 7 of Game of Thrones was quite intense. As always, important characters got killed. It goes without saying. Now I'm really curious about what will happen in season 8, because, at this point, it looks quite predictable. Game of Thrones.jpg 2017-07-19 It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia 1 I started watching this short season (7 episodes) in 2011 and then completely stopped for six years. I don't know if I'm completely convinced yet, but this show is highly regarded (currently "Top Rated TV #63" on IMDb), so I'll probably try and watch season 2. It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia.jpg 2017-07-17 Mr. Robot 2 What a fantastic, weird, sometimes dark show! The first season was quite normal in comparison with the second one. There were a few "David Lynch" moments (the scenes with the little girl, the fish, etc.). I hope the show won't end up being disapppointing, like Lost after a few seasons. I can't wait for season 3, obviously! Mr. Robot.jpg 2017-06-30 Mr. Robot 1 Hackers, mental illness, conspiracies, revolution. A lot of interesting themes in this show. I first heard colleagues mention this show. After hearing Tamler and David from the Very Bad Wizards podcast talk about it, I knew I had to watch it! And it didn't disappoint. Mr. Robot.jpg 2017-06-29 Silicon Valley 4 A great show and a good season. Yes, it's not always very realistic (unlike Mr. Robot, where you can regularly see snippets of code being written on the screen), but this is a comedy, after all, so exaggerations are expected. Virtual reality, deep learning, decentralized protocols, etc. are common themes, though, so it's still a sophisticated show (unlike The Big Bang Theory...). Silicon Valley.jpg 2017-06-02 Inside No. 9 3 An excellent series. Very Roald Dahlesque. "The Riddle of the Sphinx" was one the best episodes, but it was also surprinsingly really dark. I'm really glad to read that a fourth series will be produced. Inside No. 9.jpg 2017-05-14 The Big Bang Theory 10 Ok, let's be honest: I only watch The Big Bang Theory out of habit. At this point, it's less enjoyable than the last seasons of either Friends or How I Met Your Mother. The Big Bang Theory.jpg 2017-05-10 Veep 3 I don't have much more to say about this show. I would say season 3 is slightly better than season 2 (more "action" and more twists). I'm not sure I know where it can go from there, though. Veep.jpg 2017-03-31 Black Mirror 2 "Be Right Back" is thought-provoking, because (at least in my opinion), it's something that will really happen at some point in the near future (at least the part with the chatbot). Ray Kurzweil is planning to do it with his father. "White Bear" was a bit more Twilight Zone-ish and disturbing. "The Waldo Moment" was the weakest of the three episodes. I guess this is a reminder that most people don't seriously care about politics. We currently have Donald Trump, Brexit, and other instances of populism as evidence for that. Overall, it's still a good show. The "White Christmas" special episode was particularly good. The part about artificial intelligence torture/slavery was really disturbing (because it could become a real). Black Mirror.jpg 2017-03-22 Veep 2 I'm slowly getting more and more into this show. It's still a bit hard to follow at times, though. Veep.jpg 2017-03-02 Veep 1 A lot of known actors in this show, obviously (from Seinfeld, Arrested Development, etc.). For a non-native English speaker such as me, the show is a little bit difficult to follow (more than most shows), but I like it. The theme of the show is also quite original (politics in Washington, D.C.). Veep.jpg 2017-02-13 Horace and Pete 1 What a original show! Louie was already one of my favorite shows (it's funny, poetic, absurd, and, yes, sometimes vulgar, all at the same time). Horace and Pete definitely comes from the same man. It's a show, yes, a web series, to be more accurate, but it's also like a filmed stage play and, at times, like a movie (the scene with Laurie Metcalf is absolutely brilliant). I don't know what a second season would look like, but this is already a show I would recommend. Horace and Pete.jpg 2017-01-16 Broad City 3 A bit too vulgar at times, but I still like it. Broad City.jpg 2017-01-15 Black Mirror 1 Excellent, troubling show. Only three episodes in the first series. "The Entire History of You" was particularly thought-provoking. Black Mirror.jpg 2017-01-06 The Crazy Ones 1 Not a bad show, but I don't completely like it. It's not "edgy" or original enough. The Crazy Ones.jpg 2017-01-04 Modern Family 1 An "old" (2009) show. Quite funny. We will probably watch the other seasons. Modern Family.jpg 2016-12-12 Broad City 2 Broad City.jpg 2016-12-08 Community 6 Community.jpg 2016-12-05 Westworld 1 Westworld.jpg 2016-11-24 Party Down 2 Party Down.jpg 2016-10-31 Party Down 1 Party Down.jpg 2016-10-25 Louie 5 Louie.jpg 2016-10-16 Louie 4 Louie.jpg 2016-10-10 Curb Your Enthusiasm 8 Curb Your Enthusiasm.jpg 2016-09-20 Curb Your Enthusiasm 7 Curb Your Enthusiasm.jpg 2016-09-10 Rick and Morty 2 Rick and Morty.jpg 2016-08-30 Curb Your Enthusiasm 6 Curb Your Enthusiasm.jpg 2016-08-23 Rick and Morty 1 Rick and Morty.jpg 2016-07-03 Louie 3 Louie.jpg 2016-07-02 Silicon Valley 3 Silicon Valley.jpg 2016-06-27 Game of Thrones 6 Game of Thrones.jpg 2016-06-07 Curb Your Enthusiasm 5 Curb Your Enthusiasm.jpg 2016-06-06 Bob's Burgers 3 Bob's Burgers.jpg 2016-05-16 The Big Bang Theory 9 The Big Bang Theory.jpg 2016-05-13 Broad City 1 Broad City.jpg 2016-05-10 Louie 2 Louie.jpg 2016-05-01 Game of Thrones 5 Game of Thrones.jpg 2016-04-19 Curb Your Enthusiasm 4 Curb Your Enthusiasm.jpg 2016-03-10 Louie 1 Louie.jpg 2016-03-07 Curb Your Enthusiasm 3 Curb Your Enthusiasm.jpg 2016-02-26 Game of Thrones 4 Game of Thrones.jpg 2016-02-07 Game of Thrones 3 Game of Thrones.jpg 2016-02-02 Curb Your Enthusiasm 2 Curb Your Enthusiasm.jpg 2016-01-19 Moone Boy 3 Moone Boy.jpg 2016-01-08 Game of Thrones 2 Game of Thrones.jpg 2015-12-07 Curb Your Enthusiasm 1 Curb Your Enthusiasm.jpg 2015-11-15 Inside No. 9 2 Inside No. 9.jpg 2015-11-01 Go On 1 Go On.jpg 2015-10-17 Game of Thrones 1 Game of Thrones.jpg 2015-07-02 Seinfeld 9 Seinfeld.jpg 2015-06-26 Silicon Valley 2 Silicon Valley.jpg 2015-06-21 The Tripods 2 The Tripods.jpg 2015-06-16 The Tripods 1 The Tripods.jpg 2015-05-10 The Big Bang Theory 8 The Big Bang Theory.jpg 2015-05-04 Episodes 4 Episodes.jpg 2015-04-24 Moone Boy 2 Moone Boy.jpg 2015-04-10 Seinfeld 8 Seinfeld.jpg 2015-03-15 Episodes 3 Episodes.jpg 2014-09-28 Web Therapy 1 Web Therapy.jpg 2014-09-18 Seinfeld 7 Seinfeld.jpg 2014-09-15 Episodes 2 Episodes.jpg 2014-09-05 Inside No. 9 1 Inside No. 9.jpg 2014-08-28 Silicon Valley 1 Silicon Valley.jpg 2014-08-18 Moone Boy 1 Moone Boy.jpg 2014-08-18 Bob's Burgers 2 Bob's Burgers.jpg 2014-08-15 Episodes 1 Episodes.jpg 2014-08-15 Mixology 1 Mixology.jpg 2014-06-25 Seinfeld 6 Seinfeld.jpg 2014-06-01 Bob's Burgers 1 Bob's Burgers.jpg 2014-05-19 The Big Bang Theory 7 The Big Bang Theory.jpg 2014-04-23 Community 5 Community.jpg 2014-04-01 How I Met Your Mother 9 How I Met Your Mother.jpg 2014-03-07 Seinfeld 5 Seinfeld.jpg 2014-01-26 Arrested Development 4 Arrested Development.jpg 2013-12-?? Seinfeld 4 Date uncertain. Seinfeld.jpg 2013-11-15 Seinfeld 3 Seinfeld.jpg 2013-06-01 The Big Bang Theory 6 The Big Bang Theory.jpg 2013-05-26 How I Met Your Mother 8 How I Met Your Mother.jpg 2013-05-22 Community 4 Community.jpg 2013-05-11 Seinfeld 2 Seinfeld.jpg 2013-04-?? Arrested Development 3 Date uncertain. Arrested Development.jpg 2013-01-22 Arrested Development 2 Date uncertain. Arrested Development.jpg 2012-10-28 Arrested Development 1 Arrested Development.jpg 2012-09-19 The Office (US) 8 The Office (US).jpg 2012-08-24 The Office (US) 7 The Office (US).jpg 2012-06-24 Community 3 Community.jpg 2012-06-24 The Office (US) 6 The Office (US).jpg 2012-05-18 How I Met Your Mother 7 How I Met Your Mother.jpg 2012-05-17 The Big Bang Theory 5 The Big Bang Theory.jpg 2012-04-11 The Office (US) 4 The Office (US).jpg 2012-04-08 The Office (US) 3 The Office (US).jpg 2011-09-06 Community 2 Community.jpg 2011-07-19 Community 1 Community.jpg 2011-07-09 Twin Peaks 2 Twin Peaks.jpg 2011-07-02 Seinfeld 1 Seinfeld.jpg 2011-06-04 Twin Peaks 1 Twin Peaks.jpg 2011-05-29 The Big Bang Theory 4 The Big Bang Theory.jpg 2011-05-09 How I Met Your Mother 6 How I Met Your Mother.jpg 2010-07-28 Friends 10 Friends.jpg 2010-06-12 How I Met Your Mother 5 How I Met Your Mother.jpg 2010-06-11 The Big Bang Theory 3 The Big Bang Theory.jpg 2010-02-26 How I Met Your Mother 4 How I Met Your Mother.jpg 2010-01-26 Friends 8 Friends.jpg 2009-12-30 How I Met Your Mother 3 How I Met Your Mother.jpg 2009-11-14 How I Met Your Mother 2 How I Met Your Mother.jpg 2009-08-02 How I Met Your Mother 1 How I Met Your Mother.jpg 2009-05-19 The Big Bang Theory 2 The Big Bang Theory.jpg 2009-05-16 Lost 5 Lost.jpg 2009-05-05 Friends 4 Friends.jpg 2009-03-19 The Big Bang Theory 1 The Big Bang Theory.jpg 2009-01-14 Chocky Chocky's Challenge Chocky's Challenge.jpg 2009-01-10 Futurama 4 Futurama.jpg 2008-11-14 Futurama 2 Futurama.jpg 2008-10-29 The Simpsons 10 The Simpsons.jpg 2008-06-23 Lost 4 Lost.jpg 2008-03-22 Prison Break 3 Prison Break.jpg 2001-07-10 The Tripods 1 The Tripods.jpg