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USA Network has had a refreshing run of great series - Monk, Psych, White Collar, Suits, Mr Robot, Burn Notice - that don't quite fit the "older, more conservat
by caseysoftware 10y ago
USA Network has had a refreshing run of great series - Monk, Psych, White Collar, Suits, Mr Robot, Burn Notice - that don't quite fit the "older, more conservative folk" mold described.
And this is what they've done without much budget, credibility, or star power. I'm pleasantly surprised and sincerely impressed.
- wj 10y agoI've referred to the USA lineup as popcorn TV. They are kind of fun shows with a little bit of comedy and a little bit of drama and suspense that don't force you to think too hard after a long day. Sometimes I am in the mood for something deep and dripping with intrigue (House of Cards) and sometimes I just want to lay in bed and watch something where it doesn't matter if I miss some small part of plot that becomes something big later (the shows you list). I would add Royal Pains to that list. Cover Affairs was another one I enjoyed (I love spy shows and books) but is now off the air.
- zepto 10y agoWould you describe Mr Robot as "kind of fun shows with a little bit of comedy and a little bit of drama and suspense that don't force you to think too hard after a long day"?
- wj 10y agoThat one was probably a bit of an outlier from the others on that user's list. I would say that I do take it a bit less seriously than other conspiracy shows such as Rubicon.
- coldtea 10y agoI wouldn't call Monk, Psych, White Collar, Suits, and Burn Notice "great series". Formulaic detective/action/buddy TV at best. Mr Robot is a little better, but itself is no "Wire" (or any other really great show).