How many TV shows are you currently watching? (Page 2 of 6)

Hehe... my numbers are different, but I'm also far behind.

I don't even know how challenging it is, because it did not pass my boredom filter I just saw later in forums etc. how they are killing off 100 characters, some completely black episodes where you cannot see anything and decided not to bother Maybe someday.

I tried a couple episodes like a year ago, could not find entertaining all that black gangsta nonsense (I laugh in rap songs when I hear about their heartbreaking hood life), probably it looked differently back in 2002. Same with Sopranos - checked a couple episodes and meh, by now all that Italian gansta stuff is already a cliché.

From that kind of shows what I liked a lot at the time was The Shield - https://next-episode.net/the-shield

Haha, yeah, then it's even more of a must!

I've missed Southland completely, and while the ratings look promising the trailer doesn't appeal to me. Shades of Blue trailer doesn't do it for me either, feels like the show has too much emphasis on the drama part.

Oh yeah Dexter was another highly rated Series I watched only 2 episodes of. Fringe only 2-3 episodes but Orphan Black I think I put on hold after the 1st Season.
It's interesting, the ones that grab you and you watch till completion while others are left alone....

Good choice with the Marvel series, IMO. I don't think I've seen any DC at all. Just all the Defenders, and I tried to watch in order as well.

So would it be considered "usual" to be watching up to 10 shows (episodes) in a week ? Or is it normally limited to around just 5, like you're keeping up with now ?

Maybe of those "55", you alternate different shows in and out from week to week, in addition to your 'regulars' ?

Oh um sorry mate, I didn't say "NORMAL", nor was that my intended meaning. I said "usual", as in referring to your usual or Typical viewing habits.
While the philosophical perspective is certainly of value and not to be ignored, it's not something I'm presently concerned about or need guidance with.

As I mentioned before, I didn't watch television at all for over 15 years. Still don't own a TV or have 'cable'. I've been in the tree removal business for 18 years. The vast majority of that duration required 12 hours/day, 6 days a week, outdoor work in all weather conditions, climbing up to 100 ft with chainsaws and gear, and a general physically demanding lifestyle. We used to sell T-shirts that said, "Your Yard is Our Gym".
Now that I'm "old", I don't climb too much anymore, but stay in shape by playing with my grandkids and chasing my wife.

Anyhow, my question was fairly specific regarding how many of those 55, do you end up watching per week, in addition to your 5 regulars ? Your input and counsel did somewhat address your typical viewing habits but not definitively. It sounds like it varies from season to season for you, with purposeful limits in fair weather months. Is it presently "weather friendly" where you are ? Are we in archery-cricket-outside mode or couch-lounge mode ?
Don't worry, your answer will in no way, shape, or form influence my own watching habits. I'm comfortable with my limitations and consumption. I'm also glad to hear you value activity and balance. 

I'm just curious about members of this forum, cuz there seems to be a wealth of knowledge about an abundance of shows. Like you said, some of those Series have over 100 episodes and require commitment. I suspect one would have to stay vigilant over the years to keep up, and since I haven't been, I must now be very selective.
Btw, I propose absolutely NO condemnation or judgment toward any super avid TV watchers and their personal choices. I'm just being curious, that's all.
Peace.

kurschnextepisode wrote:
Do you only watch one episode of each, per week (like Shameless I know you discovered not long ago) ?

My Right now: (8-1-19)
Big Brother 21 (up tp date)
America's Got Talent (up to date)
Animal  Kingdom (up to date)
The 100 (up to date)
The Handmaid's Tale (up to date)
Suits (up to date)
Snowfall (up to date)
Yellowstone (up to date)
La Casa de Papel or Money Heist (Season 1 ep 5 so far)
Poldark (Season 1 ep 5 so far)
Another Life (ep05)
The Boys (ep05)
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Right Now (Updated 9/3/19)
BB21
AGT 14
Snowfall (S3ends)
Ballers
The Righteous Gemstones
Wu Assassin (ep6)
Carnival Row (ep3)
FTWD (started S1)
The Expanse (started S1)
Peaky Blinders (started S1)
The Deuce (9/8)
Top Boy (maybe-9/12)

Like many of you I've been re-watching old TV shows, most recently White Collar and wow what a difference watching in 4K.

After giving it some thought, I realize I'm into a lot of shows even though I thought I wasn't, it just doesn't feel like many shows, because they are so short, with most of them having around 10 episodes per season, and they can be binge watched in a day, and my level of interest is only moderate for about 75% of them.  TV watching is different these days because before there was a show per day that I was totally invested in watching, that would air throughout the entire year with around 20-25 episodes, but now that doesn't really exist for anything good.

Here's my list as of March 1, 2020:

1. Bless This Mess - Current favorite.
2. Picard
3. Barry
4. The Mandalorian
5. Better Call Saul
6. Homeland
7. Brooklyln 99
8. Lost in Space
9. Stranger Things
10. You
11. Chef's Table
12. The OA
13. The Orville
14. Curb Your Enthusiasm
15. Sneaky Pete
16. The Grand Tour
17. Counterpart
18. Friends from College
19. Russian Doll
20. Altered Carbon

There are lots of shows that I've tried for a few episodes, but couldn't get into:

-Mr. Mercedes
-Man in the High Castle
-Ozark
-Dispatches from Elsewhere
-Succession
-The Crown
-Outlander

many others.

It's not a total wasteland out there on TV, it's just that seasons aren't as long, and the stories aren't quite as inspired as they once were, at least in my opinion.  I'm always hopeful someone will produce something inspired that lasts for generations.  We really were spoiled in the 2000's.

Stuff has changed since this post. I took on way too many shows last fall, so now I watch 114 shows. I am now in the week after Valentines Day and have over 200 shows in my VLC-list, and more added (and subtracted) each day. I hope I finish during summer, but most shows will start later than normal this year (because of you know what), so I will manage to catch up. I need to be more critical of the shows I take on. I am current on Outlander, Westworld and When Calls the Heart because "everybody" is talking about them.