I know that this topic has been posted on before; but, due to things constantly changing, I figured it would be good to ask again. With the semester about to end, I'm going to have some free time to watch some more shows and wanted to see what shows bankers watch. I already watch Suits, but I'm open to all recommendations.
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Not a banker and the show I watch isn't in any way related to banking, but Westworld is an excellent show.
Arrival is a movie I just saw in theaters. That's the first time I've been to the theaters in a couple of years, but I would 10/10 do it again. Incredible movie in my opinion, fans of Interstellar will love it as they're in a similar vein.
Dude really confused as to why people enjoyed Arrival so much. Was a huge letdown imo, and I loved Interstellar and generally enjoy scifi as a whole
Damn, I guess to each his own. After I watched Arrival, I had this warm fuzzy feeling inside me when my mind has been blown. It was the same experience as Interstellar for me.
I climaxed at the climax (not actually, but you get the point), that's how good I thought it was. The ending was beautifully done in my opinion, and the constant questioning of everything going on had me absolutely hooked. On another note, the technical aspect was actually pretty darn cool in my opinion.
Again, to each his own.
Edit: admittedly, I had no clue what was going on in terms of predicting the plot. If you saw it coming, I can see how it would've made it less enjoyable. Even then, it was such an incredible movie in my opinion.
Agreed. I thought Arrival was ok, but that it was way too slow for me.
I thought Arrival was great. Not as epic as Interstellar, but very similar.
As shitty as it sounds I can't wait to watch the bad santa 2 movie.
The Walking Dead The Crown Ballers Ray Donovan Billions
How's "The Crown" ? I haven't started it yet.. Where does it start in the actual history ? Thx
Great Show. There are six seasons slated where each season covers a decade in Queen Elizabeth's reign(I believe).
I just finished the first season, It starts with the reign of King George VI after the abdication of Edward VIII. VERY good acting, it follows the lives of the royal family Elizabeth, Phillip, Margaret, Both Queen Mothers. It intertwines history with the royal family drama. John Lithgow is surprisingly good as Churchill.
Westworld. Game of thrones. I also like brain dead shit like goldrush (I work in the minin industry currently).
How is Westworld? I've been meaning to check it out.
It's great. It's not a show that you casually watch though. There are a lot of moving parts and you really have to pay attention to understand what is going on. Similar to GoT/Lost, it generates a ton of fan theories as there are tons of clues relating to where the plot is going.
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There are buyside funds at BBs lolololol
Billions...Hooked on that one
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Always been a big fan of Top Gear. New show under the Amazon umbrella, Grand Tour Nation, is great.
Such a waste of time but its fun when you don't want to do anything with your brain
Game of Thrones Vikings
These bottom two are great when you want to throw something on for 20 minutes. Bob's Burgers The Simpsons
I'll add It's always sunny and archer to shows that you throw on for 20 min in the background
Archer - yes! Hilarious show and has some interesting and obscure references embedded in the dialogue.
Bob's Burgers - I couldn't get into the drawing style at first (in season 1), but that show has really grown on me. Feels a bit like what Simpsons was in its earlier years when the plots were more character centric and focused.
Sunny's good too. Good for having something in the background or easy to watch
Fargo Season 1 True Detective
True Detective - Season 1*
Yes, agreed there. Typo on my part. Casting that potato in Season 2, what a disaster.
Black Mirror Westworld 3% (new Brazilian tv series on Netflix - similar to Hunger Games with Black Mirror tone) I'd suggest watching with native Portuguese/English subtitles as the English dubbing sounds a lil off.
Game of Thrones House of Cards Designated Survivor Billions Peep Show Peaky Blinders Suits Narcos Better Call Saul Black Sails Breaking Bad
Came here to say Peep Show! haha
Don't...say, "crack," Jeremy, please not now. 'Cause you saying, "crack" makes me think about crack, and I love crack. So can you not say, "crack?"
We could be really good friends with these top choices.
I try to watch adult swim on Sunday nights. Favorite show: Mike Tyson Mysteries lol.
Game of Thrones Narcos Many Korean dramas
Some of these I've already watched but would recommend:
Man in the High Castle True Detective Sopranos The Wire Deadwood Narcos
I loved The Wire season 1, but didn't even finish season 2.
I was looking for something over the holiday weekend and started season 3, I'm a few episodes in and its just ok. Does it get better? I'm debating whether or not I spend more time on it.
You didn't list House of Cards.....that should be towards the top of everyone's list.
It does get progressively better. Season 4 is my favorite
I think it gets better, but it's also important to understand that part of the reason why The Wire is so highly regarded is because of how incredibly realistic it is and how perfect the acting is. The Wire is never going to get as interesting as The Sopranos or a similar show got if that's what you're asking.
In no particular order:
Man in the High Castle Homeland Billions House of Cards Designated Survivor Madame Secretary The Americans Quantico (for the Bride)
Want to start Narcos
TV shows that I either currently watch or have enjoyed in the past and would recommend:
Big Bang Theory Bloodline Boardwalk Empire Breaking Bad Entourage Family Guy Game of Thrones Girls Homeland House House of Cards (the Netflix original) Last Week Tonight Lost Mad Men Marco Polo (the Netflix original) Master of None Narcos Orange is the New Black Oz Portlandia Real Time with Bill Maher Silicon Valley Six Feet Under The Man in the High Castle The Office (the U.S. version) The Sopranos The Wire Trailer Park Boys True Detective Vice Vice New Tonight
how did you manage to sort alphabetically ? Do you have this list in an Excel spreadsheet?
I just typed it up right now, haha.
How do you manage your time? it looks sick. To watch only 1 show, almost getting defenestrated by my wife. It's total 5 season x 10 episodes x 1hr x 30 shows = 1500 hours.
Not working in IB anymore helps :)
I probably only watch 30 minutes of TV a day during the week and maybe two or three hours a day on the week. I will watch news shows as they air, but everything else gets watched later.
Oz... so good. "You're my bitch now"
It truly is an underrated TV show. I don't think it's in the same league as The Wire or The Sopranos, but I cannot believe that Oz doesn't get mentioned more.
Recently checked out Black Mirror. A rather interesting and somewhat odd show.
Also I enjoyed Narcos as well.
The usual: House of Cards Walking Dead Breaking Bad Narcos
Cant believe no one has listed the following: Turn How I met your Mother
My wife and I rotate who picks the series we are into, and we just finished Revenge. It seems kinda chicky, but I ended up liking it a lot.
stranger things
I can't believe more people haven't mentioned this one. I can't wait for season 2.
True, this is another great show
I like series that has nothing to do with my work and is somewhat stupid so I can do stuff while watching the actual series:
Rick and Morty South Park Arrested Development
All three are great. Rick and Morty is incredible and is actually a shockingly deep show. I've binged watched it multiple times, highly recommend. South Park obviously speaks for itself. Their coverage of the election this season was on a whole new level.
On point. I'm craving a new season of Rick & Morty. I have been watching the show too much lately. Good to hear I am not the only one.
Completely slipped my mind. Must watch show
No real order, with the caveat that i use Netflix and HBO Now/Starz for TV and the most basic bitch of cable for sports.
West World House of Lies Star Trek: TNG The Office House Mad Men The Twilight Zone Good Eats (food network)
Surprised to see no mention of Boardwalk Empire or Two & a Half men (pre Charlie meltdown)
Black Mirror is a pretty good one out of the UK. Got an eerie Dystopian take on what a tech-oriented future society would look like.
Suits Sherlock Billions House of Cards Entourage
I still rewatch Suits and House when I'm bored.
When I get stoned I love to watch Shameless, and when drunk I prefer Blacklist.
Other than that I've been watching Jimmy Kimmel and Jimmy Fallon on YouTube because they have hilarious skits. Like the "Lie Witness News". I'm getting old.
+1 Shameless.
Game of Thrones Sopranos Silicone Valley Westworld Mad Men Bojack Horseman Rick & Morty Curb Your Enthusiasm Diners, Drive-ins, & Dives (bring on the MS)
BIG +1 on Curb. Actually didn't get around to watching it until last year, but made for a great binge. Can't wait for the new season.
Always Sunny, Westworld, 30 Rock, The Wire, Shameless, Black Mirror, You're the Worst, Fargo, Dexter (First 5 seasons), Mad Men
anyone who isnt watching Westworld is missing out
westworld king of queens scrubs how I met your mother modern family got
king o queens is my fav
Archer. Rick and Morty. (Season 3, HTFU!)
The Brink - Jack Black plays a serious yet funny government dweeb embedded in this batshit crazy imagination of Pakistan. Solid dramedy.
Westworld Game of Thrones High Maintenance The Office Mad Men Family Guy South Park Silicon Valley Lost Californication House of Cards House of Lies The Man in the High Castle Vice True Detective
game of thrones billions true detective s1 discovery channel or documentaries
Mr. Robot
The Wire Sopranos Bloodline Sons of Anarchy (personal favorite) Billions
Game of Thrones (obviously)
The Walking Dead (surprised so many on here watch it; everyone I know stopped after Season 2)
Stranger Things (can't believe not many people in this thread mentioned it)
Atlanta (I kind of got bored of it after awhile)
Westworld (obviously)
Narcos
Westworld, GoT, and Stranger Things all great shows
Archer Black Mirror (if you like dystopian themes + technology, this one's great) Bob's Burgers Game of Thrones Narcos New Girl (easy to watch) Rick and Morty Seinfeld (classic, like to have in background) Silicon Valley
Shows I don't know if this mostly male forum would care for: Gilmore Girls (like it in the background, watched the Revival - meh) Mindy Project
On my to watch list: Breaking Bad (yeah, I know, late to it) Stranger Things True Detective (I guess at least just s1)
Dropped: Suits - it got a bit boring, and the show confusing hedge fund / private equity / investment banking, and the ridiculousness of Mike left to his own devices on deals, was grating
Westworld is absolutely incredible and I recommend everyone watch it.
House of Cards new season is coming out in a couple of months so if you've never started that, now would be a good time. I believe there's 4 season available on Netflix.
+1, Westworld is sick. Sunday can't come soon enough!
Miami Vice... nuff said
What I keep up to date on: Game of Thrones Silicon Valley Veep Always Sunny Archer South Park
Re-runs of Seinfeld, Futurama, Family Guy, Simpsons, Bobs Burgers
Narcos Burned Person of interest Billions House of lies Better call Saul
Bates Motel: Originally on AMC, but is now on netflix. It gets pretty fucked up and there's a lot of murder, and thats really what I look for in a show.
Mr. Robot: On USA and is amazing/ really weird.
Stranger Things: 10/10 binge watchability.
Narcos, TURN: Washington's spies (I'm really into American history), House of Cards, The Wire, Life (cancelled NBC show, only ran two seasons, Entourgae, The Newsroom, Burn Notice
Yeah I understand it's not real history, but I like the historical time period, plus the incorporation of real events
Billions, Game of Thrones, and Westworld are, to put it in Shakespearean terms, dope.
Warning: Billions can get heavy at times, particularly so because it's surprisingly accurate in depicting some parts of the HF industry.
If you want to unload your brain after an 18-hr work day, I suggest you check out Lucifer.
I'd highly recommend The Americans, it's on Amazon Video. It's about KGB spies with a family and their kids don't know and how they play cat and mouse with the FBI during the 1980's in DC. It's fucking awesome and supposed to be pretty historically accurate in terms of how they operated.
Started Westworld after reading all the responses here. My productivity is going to take a hit these next days...
Surprised nobody has mentioned Bojack Horseman or Community. My two favourite shows along with GoT and Rick and Morty.
Black Mirror is really incredible.
Out of what's on offer now,
For brainless fun: Rick & Morty Archer That 70's Show
Needs at least half a brain: Black Sails The Man in the High Castle Vikings Narcos
Whole brain highly recommended for maximum pleasure: Black Mirror House of Cards Westworld Game of Thrones
I know a few mentioned this already, but BILLIONS.
I binge watched the entire 1st season over the weekend, and it was one of the most entertaining weekends I have had in a long time.
I recommend!
Is it just me or did somebody just throw monkeyshit all over this thread?
Yeah skankhunt42 must have stumbled onto the forum.
it appears so...no tv for you!
Some appears to have gone down my shirt. Sad times.
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