I think it's easier that way. Sometimes the drama gets over the top and you just want to get it over with. Ha!

I was finally able to watch the first two episodes of the Blacklist for this year Wednesday, and WOW. I SO love that show! I'm watching yesterday's episode sometime today.
Once Upon a Time and Supernatural are both shows I like, but haven't watched for a few seasons. With Supernatural I guess it's about five... lol. I still like the show, but someday I'll just binge watch the entire thing.

Once Upon a Time irks me because there are many static characters, and I feel like characters react certain ways just to fit the plotline. West Wing is wonderful character and intelligence wise (everyone needs to binge that show), and while Supernatural was good at first, I'm wondering if it's losing steam. There is definitely character development - but they've done much now I'm not sure there's anywhere else to go.

And I agree with the above comments about Battlestar Galactica, Buffy, and Blacklist! Great character shows.

Excellent, Eclectic! "insane amount of nudity?" I still remember the punishment for the guy that tried to poison Danerys and was tied to a horse and forced to run. Yow! Can you imagine the actor's agent? "Well, I have a great part for you, but ah, it doesn't end well." After the blog went live I took another shot at "Breaking Bad." For me it's a tough go, but I'll keep at it. The "Vast wasteland" seems to have improved. And I just realized something: not very many mentions of "Lost." Maybe because the show was driven by, "WTF is going on here?" (Er, I mean, plot.) But that first episode is amazing, as is the first episode of "Breaking Bad."
Thanks for a great comment!

Kerry, thank you very much. I thought about listing Castle, but I've only seen a few episodes. "China Beach" is one of my favorites. One of my best friends, Alan Brennert (author of Moloka'i, Honolulu, and Palisades Park) was a writer on China Beach. Shameless name-dropping, huh? Anyway, glad you liked the post. And I am really pleased at the response. What an outstanding conversation! We've got more shows, new technology (Roku) and new ways to make notes. Thanks again.
Who's next? Hmmm?

Karen, your life doesn't sound boring at all! Sounds like you are improving your writing by leaps & bounds. On to business -- "Fringe!" How could I leave off one of my favorites! Thanks for bringing it up. Watching Walter turn into a human being is, by itself, worth the price of admission, and the stories are very often compelling. I am not familiar with In Treatment, and Covert Affairs was one of those I always meant to watch and never did. I will add them to the list.
Notice that Karen finishes an episode and then records her notes. I use Pause and do them as I go.
Finally, for those of you looking for another way to binge-watch, Google "Roku." Karen added a device to the list. (Full disclosure: I've never used a Roku, but it sounds good.)