Books and Movies

Kevin and I are pretty much addicted to Netflix - and it’s not just for the movies. Actually, we watch much more television on DVD than we do movies. There are some series that we have never watched when they were broadcast - and so we’re usually a season or two behind the rest of the world. Here are some of our favorites:

There are some series that I will watch for one particular star, or maybe two cast members. Others, it’s because I like the premise. Then there are the shows that seem to have that special something - it’s all there: unique premise, brilliant writing, and an ensemble cast with great chemistry. Monk is one of those shows. We’ve liked it since the beginning, but the last couple of seasons have been the best, in my opinion. Kevin and I both like the character Natalie (Monk’s assistant) better than his first assistant, Sharona. But it’s not just Monk and Natalie. It’s the socially oblivious Lt. Disher. It’s the exasperated way Captain Stottlemeyer tolerates Disher. It’s Monk’s hilarious therapy sessions with Dr. Kroger. I am sad about the passing of Stanley Kamel, and I was worried about who they would find to replace him. My dad, who is watching the current season on USA, says that Hector Elizondo is up to the job. I’m glad.

Another USA series, another one we’ve only seen on DVD. I loved Dule Hill as Charlie on West Wing, but he has found his niche as a comedic actor in Psych. Again, it’s about chemistry. Sean and Gus are the epitome of best friends. Corbin Bernsen is brilliant as Sean’s dad - and Lassiter and O’Hara are the perfect foils to Sean’s antics. Love, love, love this show.

Yes, we’re behind the rest of you, so if you know who the final Cylon is, please keep it to yourself!

Think Northern Exposure meets… I don’t know what. A little Sliders, a little Stargate. It’s quirky. Quirky is good.

Numb3rs is math + mysteries. Plus, it has Rob Morrow, who has aged extremely well. Ahem. And, I love the scenes between Don and Charlie and their dad, played by the ever-fabulous Judd Hirsch.

I have some great BBC series you should check out, too, but that will have to wait for another post.

What series should we Netflix next?