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Mizinvanccouver
Member
02-21-2003
| Monday, April 10, 2017 - 4:01 pm 
Sugar...he sure was a wanker! I felt for her though, can you imagine everyone know except you?!!
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Sugar
Member
08-15-2000
| Monday, April 10, 2017 - 5:02 pm
That would be terrible. What is wrong with people, why can't they just behave decently?
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Cablejockey
Member
12-26-2001
| Monday, April 10, 2017 - 8:23 pm
I have been enjoying Riverdale and The Lizzie Borden Chronicles.
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Wargod
Moderator
07-16-2001
| Tuesday, April 11, 2017 - 1:13 am
Ranger...oddly enough, two of my nieces were talking earlier on social media about 13 Reasons Why.
I watched it last week with Kota (who is 18) and we talked throughout about the subjects the show brought up. So, I stumbled on this convo between my about a week away from being 14 year old niece and 17 year old niece who are both watching and had to play adult. Asked if their parents were watching with them, or aware they were watching, and mentioned their parents probably want to watch with them and discuss the different issues that pop up. I don't mind joining a discussion with them, but I know their parents will at least want to keep up with what is going on so they can talk about all of it.
Sadiesmom, we cut cable about six months ago. We have the Roku stick, have had Netflix for years and Amazon Prime. The one extra we pay for is CBS (it's like 6.99 a month) because that was the only station we watched on tv. Love it. Don't miss cable at all. The only show we're missing out on is Doctor Who and most of the earlier seasons (from Eccleston on) are on either Netflix or Prime (I can't remember which.) Figure we'll either buy the new seasons or wait til they pop up with the rest of them. I really can't figure out why the heck we didn't cut cable sooner.
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Gurliegirl
Member
06-20-2006
| Tuesday, April 11, 2017 - 9:25 am
Strategist, Zenya, Mizinvancouver...you all got me hooked on Offspring. I'm on only on S2 (almost done) but LOVE it. What a crazy, mixed up, but loveable family.
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Mizinvanccouver
Member
02-21-2003
| Tuesday, April 11, 2017 - 11:28 am
Gurliegirl, right?!! Love them and miss them! Wish the remaining seasons would come to Netflix.
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Gurliegirl
Member
06-20-2006
| Wednesday, April 12, 2017 - 6:04 am
I don't have to miss them since I'm only finishing up with S2 right now. I have a long way to go.
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Zeyna
Member
07-15-2001
| Wednesday, April 12, 2017 - 6:06 pm
I'm glad you like it Gurliegirl, enjoy!!
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Frogichik
Member
06-10-2002
| Thursday, April 13, 2017 - 7:01 am
13 Reasons Why
Wow! I could not stop watching. I am SO glad high school is over and we never had social media.
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Brenda1966
Member
07-02-2002
| Thursday, April 13, 2017 - 7:36 am
I'm about half way through 13 Reasons Why. I'm watching with my teen, who has suffered depression. Many of her friends are watching. I told her I wasn't sure if she should watch. But I guess it's giving us good discussion points -- like why isn't anyone reaching out to an adult?! I've heard it gets pretty graphic at the end, so still not sure this is a good choice, but I guess watching together is better than her watching it alone. So far it's an interesting construct of storytelling. the cut on the forehead is very helpful. LOL.
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Strategist
Member
07-01-2014
| Thursday, April 13, 2017 - 7:41 am
Still looking forward to the next seasons of Offspring too!
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Scooterrific
Member
07-08-2005
| Thursday, April 13, 2017 - 8:00 am
All this talk about "Offspring"....what is it about? Wondering if I should add it to my list?
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Sugar
Member
08-15-2000
| Thursday, April 13, 2017 - 10:06 am
I started the 1st episode of Offspring yesterday. I think I liked it but dozed off. I have been sick for over a week with a cold, ear & sinus infection and it is taking a toll on me. Will try it again today.
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Strategist
Member
07-01-2014
| Thursday, April 13, 2017 - 10:28 am
Offspring is a comedic story about an Australian female doctor and her love life. It follows her coworkers, friends, and family. The first episode is not that great, but stick with it. By the end of the second episode you will be hooked.
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Frogichik
Member
06-10-2002
| Thursday, April 13, 2017 - 12:09 pm
Many of her friends are watching. I told her I wasn't sure if she should watch.
Very important to watch and discuss. I remember many of those low self esteem thoughts that run through a teenagers mind
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Ranger2
Member
08-08-2008
| Friday, April 14, 2017 - 5:20 am
Brenda, please continue watching with your daughter. I would watch it WITH her so you can talk about it as it goes, because it does get more graphic. There are warnings before those 3 episodes, which are 9, 12 and 13 I think. It is not an easy to show to watch, but it's an important show to watch with your teens...just to open that communication.
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Brenda1966
Member
07-02-2002
| Friday, April 14, 2017 - 6:53 am
OK thanks. We will continue watching. I certainly don't want her watching it without me. I think we are ready for Ep 8 so maybe we'll finish it up this weekend.
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Naja
Member
06-28-2003
| Saturday, April 15, 2017 - 2:46 pm
I am up to ep 11 of 13 Reasons Why. I was hooked after the first 15 minutes of the first ep. It's a very exhausting show that you have to pay attention to. But it's so interesting, you never lose focus.
I love how they gave him a visible forehead injury so you always know when you're in the present or the past.
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Brenda1966
Member
07-02-2002
| Sunday, April 16, 2017 - 6:20 pm
Yes, the cut on the forehead was a brilliant way to help you keep track.
My teen and I finished the series last night. I had to turn away during some of the final episode. I found it a bit exploitive and graphic. She disagreed. We talked a lot about the behavior of different characters, how they could have handled things differently. For me the big takeaway was that you have to talk to your parents or another adult. And early on -- not once you're past the point of pure desperation. It's really a gut wrenching story and I woke up thinking about all of the Hannah Bakers out there.
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Ranger2
Member
08-08-2008
| Monday, April 17, 2017 - 5:48 pm
I'm glad to hear that you finished watching. I know it was very hard to watch at times, but so many discussions to have with your child. I work at a school with 6th graders, and I know they're younger, but it's made me pay closer attention to what they're dealing with every day.
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Gurliegirl
Member
06-20-2006
| Tuesday, April 18, 2017 - 10:58 am
Scooterific, I've read Offspring described as a mix between Grey's Anatomy and Brothers & Sisters. I agree. It's my replacement for Bros & Sis' as well as Parenthood. And I guess, in a way Grey's since I gave up on it two years ago.
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Scooterrific
Member
07-08-2005
| Tuesday, April 18, 2017 - 11:32 am
Thanks...I'll give it a look
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Uncle_ricky
Member
07-02-2007
| Tuesday, April 18, 2017 - 12:35 pm
For all you "Bloodline" fans - the third and final season becomes available on May 26. Has there ever been a more depressing set of characters on one show? I doubt it. But I can't wait to see what happens to everyone. 
http://deadline.com/2017/04/bloodline-season-3-teaser-trailer-photos-premiere-date-1202070767/
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Scooterrific
Member
07-08-2005
| Tuesday, April 18, 2017 - 12:46 pm
I love Bloodlines....and am thinking about starting over from season 1
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Gurliegirl
Member
06-20-2006
| Wednesday, April 19, 2017 - 10:13 am
Ok, I finished Offspring last night. Now what do I do with myself? Tried to find a potential US drop date for Season 6 but to no avail. It looks like it was on in Australia last Summer (or Winter, depending on how you look at it), so hopefully we'll get it here soon. I did read a couple spoilers. I won't give them away, but interested to see how it plays out.
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