rocklobster (post: 1600098) wrote:I like stories that have lots of "Wham!" episodes.
SierraLea (post: 1600135) wrote:What's a "Wham!" episode?
Warrior 4 Jesus (post: 1600162) wrote:I love episodes featuring interesting characters and thought-provoking themes and/or story developments, ones that are either philosophical or psychological in nature. I love a good mystery and a combination of something fairly grounded and something more fantastical. I also love a good care-free but character-centric episode. Flashbacks are also great when they're done well (eg. most of Lost, The Pretender storyline etc.)
rocklobster (post: 1600156) wrote:What I can't stand at all are recap episodes. I don't mind one or two scenes from previous episodes, but when it's the whole freaking episode, that really annoys me. If you must have recaps, put them in the "previously on" bits at the beginning.
I also like it when we're given flashbacks that contrast what's currently going on or enhance the story. Lost did this expertly.
the_wolfs_howl (post: 1600227) wrote:I find it funny that we're all assuming this topic is about TV shows.
I need the characters to be real, interesting, and likeable. If I'm drawn in by the characters, I'll keep watching no matter what the plot or execution is like. This is something I've observed in anime, TV shows, movies, and books alike. I need to feel for the characters, and that will make everything else worthwhile.
Makachop^^128 wrote: Also I love stories that make me want to write haha.
Broly Ultimatrix wrote:I enjoy battles of wits since I myself tend to be perseptive with breaking down a story line before it's reached completion and things like Death Note and Kami no Puzzle test the mind so much in the individual moments that there isn't a chance to predict the whole story. ... because of my utter hatred of Lost I have a beyond difficult time watching anything with real people in it even if I know it's good. So far the only thing I have gotten into is Doctor Who (been watching it with my mom so it's going to take forever since she watches so many shows at once and maybe that's the show I was thinking of when I was thinking of epics we'll go with this)
the_wolfs_howl wrote:Broly Ultimatrix wrote:I enjoy battles of wits since I myself tend to be perseptive with breaking down a story line before it's reached completion and things like Death Note and Kami no Puzzle test the mind so much in the individual moments that there isn't a chance to predict the whole story. ... because of my utter hatred of Lost I have a beyond difficult time watching anything with real people in it even if I know it's good. So far the only thing I have gotten into is Doctor Who (been watching it with my mom so it's going to take forever since she watches so many shows at once and maybe that's the show I was thinking of when I was thinking of epics we'll go with this)
Taking all this into consideration, I'd highly recommend the BBC show Sherlock. Don't know if you care for Sherlock Holmes at all, but it's a modern-day retelling of the stories that is extremely well done. The idea was to make Sherlock Holmes as edgy to a modern audience as it was for its original audience, and I think they've succeeded. Excellent portrayals of Sherlock Holmes, Dr. Watson, and Moriarty in particular, and the battle of wits between Sherlock and Moriarty is fascinating to watch. Might get you over your aversion to live-action shows? *shrug*
Ace33Wing wrote:My most favorite storyline is someone going to a foreign land and having large success there than in his or her home country.
I don't find many stories like this though.
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