Good places online to discuss US tv shows?

May 6, 2009 6:54 PM

Looking for recommendations for online forums (that AREN'T Television Without Pity) for discussing US tv shows.
posted by chiefbroad to computers & internet (13 comments total)

The Something Awful TV IV subforum seems to be pretty good. I only watch a few shows, though.
posted by showbiz_liz at 6:55 PM on May 6

The Onion AV Club has episode reviews for certain series, and the discussions can be great (depending on the show). I also like the blog of reviewer Alan Sepinwall - he recaps a number of shows and there are often long and lively discussions in the comments.
posted by moxiedoll at 6:59 PM on May 6

A lot of television shows have their own individual forums (mostly run by fans, which means some are better than others). If you google for the name of a specific show + "forum" you can usually find some good prospects.
posted by amyms at 7:46 PM on May 6

The Something Awful TV IV subforum seems to be pretty good.

They're OK. Very male. No thread on Private Practice over there. And they have no problem with posting during the show, which leads to page of no-context "OMG!!!!" posts.
posted by smackfu at 8:18 PM on May 6

And they have no problem with posting during the show, which leads to page of no-context "OMG!!!!" posts.

This is why I like Something Awful's TV threads. I watch TV at home by myself, so I don't really have anyone I can OMG with in real life. So, I do it in those threads.
posted by Lucinda at 8:36 PM on May 6

Seconding the A.V. Club forums, and adding tvtropes.org, where a more meta (and oftentimes humorous and highly addictive) form of discussion is always going.
posted by Navelgazer at 9:00 PM on May 6 [1 favorite]

Well, it's not a forum per se (maybe it is -- I just get the daily digests) but the group formerly known as TV Barn/Late Night Newsletter (Aaron Barnhart's old list) has some very smart (and witty) folks posting. Has a late night bias but they do discuss all sorts of shows. [e-mail]
posted by potsmokinghippieoverlord at 9:25 PM on May 6

Just curious as what you do not like (if anything) about Television Without Pity with regards to the type of forum you are looking for?
posted by jca at 9:24 AM on May 7

I don't know about the original questioner, but I was banned for questioning a mod decision. That leaves a harsh taste in your mouth.
posted by smackfu at 9:28 AM on May 7

I don't know about the original questioner, but I was banned for questioning a mod decision.

What did you ask/question that lead to a banning?
posted by jca at 12:47 PM on May 7

TiVo Community might meet your needs. Not affiliated with the TiVo Corporation, TiVo ownership not required.

http://www.tivocommunity.com/
posted by DanSachs at 12:49 PM on May 7

What did you ask/question that lead to a banning?

A bit off-topic, but I was banned by Jacob and the reason was ""Banned for boards-on-boards, not reading 15/15." It was a while ago, and of course my post was disappeared, but I believe I said I was disappointed that they weren't allowing a season 2 thread for a UK show that hadn't aired season 2 in the US yet.

After I reregistered, I also got formally warned for posting "Has really no one eaten at Culinariane? It's not like Montclair NJ is in the middle of nowhere." in a Top Chef restaurant review thread. Just crazy moderators.
posted by smackfu at 1:45 PM on May 7

Just curious as what you do not like (if anything) about Television Without Pity with regards to the type of forum you are looking for?

@jca - Maybe this is true for other tv forums (I'll soon find out), but I found any substantial discussion of shows on TWOP to be drowned up by negative, snark-filled, and (most criminal) unfunny commentary.

Thanks to everyone for your suggestions. I appreciate it!
posted by chiefbroad at 6:20 PM on May 11