Music for TV shows

[resk]

I just finished watching all of "Freaks and Geeks," the one-season 99-00 hour-long drama set in suburban Michigan in 1980. For those of you who haven't seen it, it's a great show. Well written, well acted, well shot, funny where it's meant to be. It also has early-career turns by James Franco, Seth Rogen, and Jason Segel

Comments

[k_sui]

X-Files. Not necessary the spacey Angelo Badalamenti synth stuff, but the occasional Screamin' Jay Hawkins piece.

[resk]

Yeah, I'm with you on that.

If you haven't seen Freaks and Geeks, check it out. I think you'd like it. Give it 3 episodes.

[minkrose]

I always felt that Alias had especially well chosen music. To this day, I will still hear songs on the radio and remember exactly what scene they go with in Alias.

But I have watched the series about 3 or 4 times.

[resk]

Hmmm. Maybe I'll have to finally check that show out. I tried watching it when it was on the air a few times, but it never made any sense. I've heard that it's one of those shows where you have to start at Episode 1 or you'll be Lost.

[minkrose]

You do have to start at the beginning, it's true. Seasons 1, 2, and 5 are AMAZING. Season 4 is good, and Season 3 is very hard to get through (for me). But Season 5 is probably my favorite, so I'd say it's worth it.

But yeah, it won't make sense if you don't watch it in order. There's a bit of mystical shit to it, so be prepared. Other than that, I really enjoyed the character dynamics on the show. Will Tippin is probably my favorite character.

I own the entire thing. The only other spy show that I like is Burn Notice, because I like my spies to be competent. Sidney Bristow is seriously good at her job, and I appreciate that. I was going to watch that new show, Covert Affairs, but I watched a trailer for it and I'm just not sure. I don't have a lot of free time, and I hate shows where I feel like I know how to do their job better than they do.