Best Secular TV series for Christians

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GAHere said:
A late entrant to 2011 with 7 episodes airing between October and December is “Once Upon a Time”. I am thoroughly enjoying the their take on the classic fairy tales and am intrigued by how they tie in to the present-day plot. No swearing, no sex scenes, moral messages, even though there is no Christianity in it.

I have followed Bones, House, Glee, Boardwalk Empire, Friday Night Lights, Ugly Betty, True Blood, Walking Dead, among other Emmy Favorites. While I enjoyed them and appreciate the art form they are, I did so exercising a Catholic filter of sorts. I think that’s why Once Upon a Time has been so refreshing for me - I can thoroughly relax for the entire episode to just take in the experience (at least so far).
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I’m sure it does not affect you, but Glee is very anti-Catholic. It promotes homosexual sex, teenage sex and portrays Christians as haters. The only good aspect of it is treating the handicap, both physically and mentally, as regular people.
 
I enjoy Big Bang Theory, would not say it’s the funniest show on television, but I do laugh at it. However, it is not conducive for family and is generally fairly flippant with its views on sexuality.
 
DaddyGirl said:
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If so, then one new series that encompasses all above is A Gifted Man–because we follow the main character’s learning arc as he goes from narcissistic doctor who only cares about success and image, to one who devotes his time to help those who are poor and need him, but cannot afford him. He does this via visits from his deceased, ex-wife…who comes back and visits him in spirit form, and helps him learn to be a better men, teaches him lessons, nudges him on the right path. So it’s got a whole spiritual, angle to it, as well as providing a great message and heart-warming little stories each episode. Patrick Wilson stars and he’s always good.
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Thanks. I might try that.
 
GAHere said:
A late entrant to 2011 with 7 episodes airing between October and December is “Once Upon a Time”. I am thoroughly enjoying the their take on the classic fairy tales and am intrigued by how they tie in to the present-day plot. No swearing, no sex scenes, moral messages, even though there is no Christianity in it.

I have followed Bones, House, Glee, Boardwalk Empire, Friday Night Lights, Ugly Betty, True Blood, Walking Dead, among other Emmy Favorites. While I enjoyed them and appreciate the art form they are, I did so exercising a Catholic filter of sorts. I think that’s why Once Upon a Time has been so refreshing for me - I can thoroughly relax for the entire episode to just take in the experience (at least so far).
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I’m on my third episode of Bones but I haven’t figured out who in it is Catholic. Both Bones and Booth said something among the lines of “wars always seem to be in the name of religoin” maybe not in exact words.

Still it seems to be a good show.
 
Jeremiah (2002-2003), starring Luke Perry and Malcolm-Jamal Warner, was a great show.

Premise: It takes place 15 years after a virus kills everybody over the age of puberty. It centers around people trying to pick up the pieces of the old world and begin anew. It’s all about learning from the errors of the past and fighting to make the world better at the risk of being overcome and destroyed by people who would prefer to exploit the chaos and dominate.

The violence is pretty mild and some mild nudity (Which is rare. Only 2 - 3 episodes feature it that I can remember). It’s tame by Biblical standards.

This is a short excerpt that will give you an idea of what the show is about: youtube.com/watch?v=4UfQH2tc2Sc
 
ett said:
I’m on my third episode of Bones but I haven’t figured out who in it is Catholic. Both Bones and Booth said something among the lines of “wars always seem to be in the name of religoin” maybe not in exact words.

Still it seems to be a good show.
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Booth is the prime example of someone who grew up Catholic and thinks that makes him all knowledgeable when it comes to Catholicism, even though they are just spouting off the average anti-Catholic talking points.
 
The OP seemed to indicate this was about shows in the fiction genre, but I want to throw out a nod to Shark Tank.

Not really because of the deal-making aspect, but because it brings to light so many examples of creative thinking, problem-solving, and good old-fashioned hard work.
 
Don’t know if it has to be a story, or live action, but my kids and I watch “American Pickers”, “Pawn Stars” and “This Old House”.

We watch “The Middle”.

We also watch “Gravity Falls”, which is a paranormal-themed cartoon on the Disney Channel. Think “X-Files”, but on a kid’s level.
 
I really enjoyed the Masterpiece mystery series Grantchester on PBS. It was about an Anglican priest in the 50s solving crime. Quite fun, but probably not child friendly.
 
hilaryisaac said:
Hi Forum Friends,

I’m writing an article highlighting some of the best secular TV series of 2011. Need your help and opinion here.

What do you think is/are the best TV Series to have aired this past year that is/are:
  • Well-written and produced
  • Great Entertainment
  • Healthy for the average Catholic/Christian
And why?
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This isn’t tv, but the new movie Pound Of Flesh will make any Catholic a Van Damme fan.
 
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