Author Topic: Is OZ (HBO GO prison show) a good tv show? (Read 5059 times)

Kat Kid · « **on:** December 15, 2014, 10:30:29 AM »

I don't know if it is or not. I've watched about 4+ seasons of it and am still not sure. There are some characters I like. Some characters I don't like and I kind of want to see what happens at this point. I'll be honest and admit that I've skipped a few episodes here and there with no negative consequences.

I could be convinced either way that this is a good show or a not good show. You hold my opinion in your hands.

1) Is it a good show?
2) Is it worth finishing?

BONUS:
What should I be watching on HBO GO (already seen Soprano's, GOT, Deadwood)?

michigancat · « **Reply #1 on:** December 15, 2014, 10:50:37 AM »

I don't think it's a good show. Maybe ahead of its time, but I don't think it's good compared to newer options.

You might enjoy Flight of the Concords

ShellShock · « **Reply #2 on:** December 15, 2014, 10:51:35 AM »

The Newsroom. Series finale was on last night and I thought the whole 3 season series was very well written. Jeff Daniels does an incredible job playing the lead character Will.

Kat Kid · « **Reply #3 on:** December 15, 2014, 11:03:40 AM »

Quote from: ShellShock on December 15, 2014, 10:51:35 AM

The Newsroom. Series finale was on last night and I thought the whole 3 season series was very well written. Jeff Daniels does an incredible job playing the lead character Will.

I watched the first episode and hated it. I did kind of like West Wing, but more in a Law and Order "its on" type of way. Definitely will not watch.

Kat Kid · « **Reply #4 on:** December 15, 2014, 11:05:50 AM »

Quote from: michigancat on December 15, 2014, 10:50:37 AM

1. I don't think it's a good show. Maybe ahead of its time, but I don't think it's good compared to newer options.

2. You might enjoy Flight of the Concords

1. I think this is my exact feeling. I am watching it and I think I am wasting my time, but look at everything I have already invested.

2. very meh on this option.

CHONGS · « **Reply #5 on:** December 15, 2014, 11:06:48 AM »

I like VEEP and Rome.

michigancat · « **Reply #6 on:** December 15, 2014, 11:08:25 AM »

What about Treme?

The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep · « **Reply #7 on:** December 15, 2014, 11:08:48 AM »

OF COURSE IT IS, ITS ON HBO!

michigancat · « **Reply #8 on:** December 15, 2014, 11:08:54 AM »

I liked Veep, didn't like Rome

Kat Kid · « **Reply #9 on:** December 15, 2014, 11:10:48 AM »

Quote from: Chingon on December 15, 2014, 11:06:48 AM

I like VEEP and Rome.

I watched the first season of Rome and really liked it. I stopped watching a few episodes in to the 2nd season.

Kat Kid · « **Reply #10 on:** December 15, 2014, 11:11:45 AM »

Quote from: michigancat on December 15, 2014, 11:08:25 AM

What about Treme?

This is a good suggestion. I am through the first 2 or 3 seasons as I started watching on Amazon Prime and then stopped when the episodes became pay per view.

ChiComCat · « **Reply #11 on:** December 15, 2014, 11:17:18 AM »

I enjoy Treme though people tell me The Wire is way better. I have a healthy obsession with New Orleans though so I think that helps. Curb Your Enthusiasm is enjoyable but ultimately not as satisfying as Seinfeld.

Gooch · « **Reply #12 on:** December 15, 2014, 11:20:55 AM »

Curb is

Asteriskhead · « **Reply #13 on:** December 15, 2014, 12:06:54 PM »

I liked OZ. The O'Reily brothers' story arc is very good television.

star seed 7 · « **Reply #14 on:** December 15, 2014, 12:46:40 PM »

Oz was very important to the development of the current TV format, but it was missing "something" to make it great. It's fun to see all the bit characters on it that have been main characters in other series since.

Kat Kid · « **Reply #15 on:** December 15, 2014, 01:11:00 PM »

I have watched some Curb your Enthusiasm episodes. I agree with Gooch's assessment.

Skipper44 · « **Reply #16 on:** December 15, 2014, 03:56:09 PM »

Quote from: Kat Kid on December 15, 2014, 10:30:29 AM

BONUS:
What should I be watching on HBO GO (already seen Soprano's, GOT, Deadwood)?

I really enjoyed Generation Kill, its reported to be pretty much the most realistic show ever about modern war.

Panjandrum · « **Reply #17 on:** December 15, 2014, 04:06:38 PM »

I love Silicon Valley.

ew2x4 · « **Reply #18 on:** December 15, 2014, 04:26:24 PM »

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on December 15, 2014, 12:46:40 PM

Oz was very important to the development of the current TV format, but it was missing "something" to make it great. It's fun to see all the bit characters on it that have been main characters in other series since.

Very well said.

I'd recommend Silicon Valley and VEEP for sure. True Detective, Newsroom, Band of Brothers/Pacific, all worth watching.

Newsroom is solid, but the forced romance is irritating.

michigancat · « **Reply #19 on:** December 15, 2014, 04:36:12 PM »

oh yeah, true detective is amazing

pissclams · « **Reply #20 on:** December 15, 2014, 05:06:31 PM »

summer heights high

Gooch · « **Reply #21 on:** December 15, 2014, 06:41:41 PM »

Quote from: Skipper44 on December 15, 2014, 03:56:09 PM

Quote from: Kat Kid on December 15, 2014, 10:30:29 AM

BONUS:
What should I be watching on HBO GO (already seen Soprano's, GOT, Deadwood)?

I really enjoyed Generation Kill, its reported to be pretty much the most realistic show ever about modern war.

Generation Kill was surprisingly good. Lady KK will like it too if she is into Alexander Skarsgard.

Pete · « **Reply #22 on:** December 15, 2014, 06:51:21 PM »

Quote from: Kat Kid on December 15, 2014, 10:30:29 AM

BONUS:
What should I be watching on HBO GO (already seen Soprano's, GOT, Deadwood)?

Yes, OZ is good, not great, but good.

Also, you would really like Rome. The production quality is amazing, and the story is good. I also enjoyed Deadwood, but it sort of ended before it's time. If you haven't already watched GOT, then I can't tell you anything you haven't already heard....It's great.

Spracne · « **Reply #23 on:** December 15, 2014, 06:53:59 PM »

If you seriously have not watched True Detective, then grab a sixer of Lonestar tallboys and sit your ass down.

Pete · « **Reply #24 on:** December 15, 2014, 06:57:52 PM »

Quote from: Spracne on December 15, 2014, 06:53:59 PM

If you seriously have not watched True Detective, then grab a sixer of Lonestar tallboys and sit your ass down.

Good advice.