The current marathon of Doctor Who that Erin and I have been going through with various levels of intensity is almost over, as we've switched from Netflix to DVR to watch the episodes from the fall. After going through six series, plus the tenth doctor specials, plus a couple episodes from the current one, I have to say I've enjoyed the show. My favorite overall was probably the fourth series, and I like David Tennant the best of the three doctors. That isn't to say I've not enjoyed the adventures of Amy, Rory, and the Doctor, but I think the Tennant era was just a bit better. I also liked the first series with the ninth doctor a lot as well, even with Rose, who I am not a fan of for the most part. All in all, I'll be sad to finish up the current episodes, as that will leave yet another show to anticipate coming back.
The past couple of nights I finally gave in and started Portlandia on Netflix. There are only sixteen episodes and one special on Netflix, so this will be a pretty short marathon, considering I've already gone through eleven of them so far. I've enjoyed it so far. It's not exactly rip roaring funny, but it's a fun show. My favorite episode so far is the one involving a Battlestar Galactica marathon taking over the life of a couple characters in the show. Not only is it a pretty funny episode that includes guest spots by a couple of the actors from the show (and Ron Moore), I can relate to it because I believe I downed the entire series in about a two week span. Basically, if I wasn't working or sleeping I was watching BSG. Fortunately, I did not lose my job nor convince someone also named Ronald Moore to write another episode of the show.
I'm still working through Saturday Night Live on Netflix as well, having reached the 1988-1989 season. Mike Myers made his first appearance a few episodes before where I am now. I know that the rights and financial issues are too prohibitive, but I wish they'd add complete episodes beyond the first five seasons. Some of the best sketches are being left out because of this, and it just bugs my completist side. Still, it's a good thing to put on while I'm working, cleaning, or making dinner.
After I wrap up Doctor Who and Portlandia, I'm not sure what I might do from there. I have some other shows that have been sitting in my queue for a while, so it might be a good time to check them out. Of course, there are also a lot of movies I have queued up as well, both streaming and on disc, so perhaps I'll switch gears for a while. I guess we'll find out next week.
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