What I'm Watching

About a year or so ago I discovered British television. British television has greatly improved over the years and now I think it's better than most of the stuff you can find on TV here in the States. You have to adjust to the shorter seasons - instead of the 22+ episodes you get over here, their shows range from 6 to (if your really, really lucky) 13. But this means the story lines are tighter and with less repeated events. Every single episode really counts!

Thanks to netflix I got hooked on a show called MI-5 here in the States (It's called Spooks everywhere else). If you like spy dramas - this one takes the cake, absolutely wiped the floor with anything similar. It's currently broadcasting its 9 series (their not called seasons across the pond). The action draws you in but fantastic characters and actors keep you interested. Spy master Harry Pierce (Peter Firth) and brainiac Ruth Evershed (Nicola Walker) alone are fascinating to watch.

And from there, I've branched out into all sorts of great programs. If spies aren't your thing (you're missing out! - MI-5 is available on instant view on Netflix!), try Doctor Who (the latest versions) and it's spin-off Torchwood - Doctor Who is a great standing British tradition and it took a few episodes before I really began to enjoy it.

If you enjoy mysteries - try Wire in the Blood or Touching Evil. Chilling stories, well written and detailed!

Feel good comedy/dramas? Try Kingdom - with Steven Fry! It's hilarious and I was so sad it hear it was cancelled! Also the short lived Married, Single, Other - or William and Mary.