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National Treasure (Patreon)

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rictus grin

this is very silly but also very fun

Mike FromOz

Never seen this film, I am interested to see how it turns out!

rictus grin

obligatory old person comment ;) count yourself lucky Simone, back in the day my mum cooked for 30 odd people most Christmases

rictus grin

yup also not a fan of modern LED headlights way to bright

Jeff K.

Any reason she only chose to cook for odd people? *rimshot*

mojo shivers

It is a very unbelievable premise, but it’s still very entertaining. It has similar roots to Da Vinci Code, so George was spot on.

rictus grin

Nooo don't watch the Wicker Man remake , it's a crime against cinema. The original on the other hand is a masterpiece

rictus grin

well it was my dads family ;)

Jeff K.

This movie is so dumb but SO damn fun. Big fan of the second one, too. Never watched the Disney+ series (because without Nic Cage, what's really the point?), and I'll be curious to see if the third movie actually gets off the ground (Cage still insists it's in the works). Gonna be very curious to see George's reaction, given that there are undeniably competent people doing things competently in this film, but it's counterbalanced by, y'know, the whole Bruckheimer of it all.

Steve Mercier

Stuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuupid but fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuun!

Brad Lowry

Hi All, So I am going to use one of my faves, "Con-Air", as an example to diffuse any hostile discussions of the particulars of this specific movie: "Con-Air": Oh my! What a cast! I think that most people loved this flick. It was fun, it was violent, it was non-stop, it had Good-Guys, and LOTS of Bad-Guys! John Cusak was a good guy that understood that Nicholas Cage was a good guy too, but he was much better as the older Beach-Boy Brian Wilson in the BioPic "Love & Mercy"... John Malcovich was Bad-Ass and In Control as Cyrus the Virus managing the hijacking like clock-work, but he was much better as the calculating and merciless assassin in "Line of Fire"... Steve Buscemi was scary, disturbing and having tea at the poolside with a cute little girl where the only surprise is that nothing tragic happened, but he was better in "Ghost World" as the lonely loser Seymore... Ving Rhames was in full menacing beast mode as the First Mate to Captian Cyrus the Virus, but he was better in "Pulp Fiction" as Marsellus Wallace where his general audition for Quentin Tarantino almost had Quentin breaking his promise to Samuel L. Jackson to cast him... What a lot of fun. And: Nicholas Cage was the too-good-to-be-true returning vet who was only in jail because he stuck up for his sweat-heart against a bunch of predatory bar patrons, but he was much better in "Adaptation" as the Escher-Drawing version of a Screen Writer in, arguably, Charlie Kaufman's best ever screenplay. This is a long-winded way of reminding George in particular, what he has been gathering over his watching, that Nicholas Cage is not the same in all of his pictures and the pictures he chooses are not all of the highest caliber. (Indeed, I do believe that his relationship with money is such that he often has to take movies with bigger paychecks.) Rather than going from "Leaving Las Vegas" directly to "Match Stick Men" to “Adaptation” he picks up bigger paychecks for less worthy projects along the way. I could be so off in my belief that this post will "diffuse hostile discussion" and that I am instead "igniting hostile discussion" – if this is the case I apologize profusely ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

JBK405

What's so UNFAIR about how attractive Diane Kruger is, is that she's also very smart and talented. So the combo is just incredibly rude. Spoiler warning: this film is not historically accurate.

Jeff K.

I've always been bummed that Diane Kruger never became a bigger star. I mean, she obviously has had a lot of success and worked on some very big films, but it feels like she never really got propelled to the A-List the way that I expected. (Also, unrelated, but I had no idea she's been with Norman Reedus for nearly a decade; I only remember hearing she had dated Joshua Jackson for years and thinking, "Pacey, you sly son of a gun...")

Matt O'Keefe

This movie is like the Davinci Code of American History. I think it is fun but total bull shit.

Jeff K.

As a big fan of the TV show Supernatural, I would add Jensen Ackles to that list too. And going back historically, Grace Kelly is easily on there too.

Life in the cave of Garanoga

I frigging love this movie. The combination of Disney, Cage, Bruckheimer, and Turteltaub was just magic. The movie may not be perfect but the story structure is top tier execution. It sets the tone with a fantastic story, makes you like the leads, clear good/bad established early, the stakes are simple but high and our hero's motive makes us care so much we don't give one single shit how outrageous it gets lol. It's the Indiana Jones formula to the letter and it's executed so damn well. The second movie was just as much fun in my opinion. Maybe even better for one reason I'll talk about if you do watch it so I don't spoil anything for you. As always great reaction, keep up the good work.

Joel

This happens in 2025, the headlines the next day on X would be "National Archives sells genuine Declaration of Independence for 35$"

Andrea Tubby

I find this movie to be a fun time. The riddles, the heist, and action. I'm not watching it for the actual plot LOL!

olly.enn

I liked Nic Cage in Joel Schumacher's 8mm (1999 - i think), It's a very solid dramatic role. That film seems to have fallen under every radar. I'm bewildered by how many people haven't even heard the title...

Jeff K.

The “surprise motherfucker” dude/meme guy is from the TV show Dexter. He plays a homicide detective in the show.

Chris Kimmel

Hope you guys eventually do national treasure 2

Nathan Jasper

and it's a movie that will haunt you too

Nathan Jasper

recommendations for treasure hunting movies - Sahara (McConaughey) The Goonies Atlantis: The Lost Empire Treasure Planet The Lost City of Z The Librarian Trilogy Holes The Road to El Dorado National Treasure 2 The Lost City (Bullock) Fool's Gold The Adventures of TinTin Fountain of Youth Journey to the Center of the Earth Jungle Cruise Tomb Raider (Vikander) Uncharted (Holland)

rictus grin

i have decided to believe it doesn't exist :)

olly.enn

Still hoping for an unrated / extended cut release...

ChiefKC

Simone, Have some confidence in yourself. I bet you could make a great turkey. It's really not that hard at all.

Mike W

The treasure is on Oak Island 😊

ChiefKC

You are so right about the headlights!

Jeff Smith

It’s an Entertaining 90’s movie, I enjoy it even though it’s a terrible film LOL.

Buhr

This series is ridiculous but I still love it.

Major Peril

+1 for Sahara (2005) and The Goonies (1985) and Tomb Raider (2018). Would also like to add The Deep (1977).

Mastervodo

Yar Har Fiddle Dee Dee!

Justin Feldman

And this reaction will lead to ANOTHER REACTION! And that reaction will lead to ANOTHER REACTION. Don't you get it patreons?

Jeff K.

I'm going to like and subscribe to the Declaration of Independence...

Nathan Jasper

Also wanna add a couple more kid-friendly ones - DuckTales: Treasure of the Lost Lamp Dora and the Lost City of Gold

Jeff K.

I'd like to throw in Romancing the Stone (but absolutely not its sequel, Jewel of the Nile, which was awful). The closest thing to a legit alternate Indiana Jones movie that we got in the '80s (outside of, obviously, the actual Indiana Jones films). And then I'd throw in the Sandra Bullock/Channing Tatum/Daniel Radcliffe movie The Lost City, which is VERY clearly heavily inspired by Romancing the Stone. (EDIT: Just found it on the list above but I think watching Romancing the Stone before The Lost City is preferable, just so you can see how deep the influence is. Like, I don't know if they ever came out and said it but The Lost City feels like a big homage/love letter to that film.)

Dowly

Ah, point & click adventure game: The Movie

Casey Dixon

Fun fact Reily is Doug from the Hangover movies

Mastervodo

Declaration of Inception!

Mastervodo

I forgot Oleg Taktarov is in this one! Any early UFC fans out there?

Brian Smith

my car will detect an oncoming car and turn off the high beams until they pass

Marvin Just Marvin

With Matthew McConaughey and Kate Hudson, Fool's Gold (2008) is the sleeper hit here. If you haven't seen it yet, I highly recommend it. The Lost City (2022) is another awesome feature.

Eversharpe

Cranberry jelly recipe, you open the can and jiggle it until you get the "SLULULUP", if it doesn't "SLULULUP" its not right. Gary Oldman has done some really funny stuff, 5th Element Lost in Space, Air Force One, and the series he does now Slow Horses, is straight up a comedy role. His Harry Potter bits are not really taken seriously are they?

theycallmekev

I don’t usually disagree with George, but I will here in defending Dan Browns “The Da Vinci Code” because in my humble opinion, it isn’t a bad book at all. It may not have invented historical thrillers, but when it came out in 2003 it did bring that mix of fast pacing, art, history, religion, and conspiracy to a huge mainstream audience in a way most books hadn’t before. It’s fun, easy to read, genuinely engaging, and it got millions of people (myself included!) interested in history, art, and big ideas! It’s the first book I read outside of Harry Potter when i was 12 that got me further into reading. It’s definitely worth checking out if you love reading history thrillers :)

Robb

Do the sequel too Book of Secrets, is just as entertaining and adds a legacy actress as well 🤓

Kris

1) Most people don't have their lights properly aimed. 2) MANY people don't have auto-dim, or even the capacity. Assuming that it's a simple solution pretty much ignores anyone who can't afford a "new" car. 3) Much of that ignores the fact that it doesn't matter if your headlights are aimed properly if there's a significant height difference between the two vehicles. A normal height truck driving down the road pointed at a normal height sedan is likely going to blind the hell out of the sedan driver (source: I drive a 4 door sedan in truck country.) The reality is, these LED headlights are unnecessarily bright for their purposes and don't account in any way for their impact on other drivers, and there needs to be better legislation around it. This shit is actually blinding. I've developed an astigmatism in the last few years because I drive a lot at night and have been constantly laser blasted in the face.

DonDuracell

Damn Simone you just made me spit out water when you said in the opening that you had a great Mumu. In Germany a Mumu is one of the many other words for Vagina.

BoredLittleLady

The last Nicholas Cage movie I saw was The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent (2022). Totally recommend.

Mycenaeus

I think you both might really like "Foucault's Pendulum", written by Umberto Eco. It's the Holy Grail of the genre, so to speak.

Daniasaurus

I never thought about this but I love historical fiction. It's the only kind of fiction reading I do and I also loved this movie as a kid so I think there must be a connection there! Im glad you've watched this cause I think the second one is better. The intro to that movie is incredible. I hope you guys watch it soon!

Donna Castellano

I can't believe I wasted 6 seasons of my life watching that show. The history was interesting beyond the treasure. I probably would've kept watching for that but it was tiring to keep hearing about the treasure. If it even was there, somebody dug that up and left with it ages ago. Just focus on the intriguing history of the island.

Donna Castellano

I had no idea what I was in for with that movie. It messed my mind up for months. I think it was like early 20s when I saw it right after it hit video.

Eversharpe

The ridges add to the flavour

olly.enn

I watched it in the cinema back in the day. Tough experience - but a treasured (though f#cked up) teenage memory of mine! :-D

BoredLittleLady

Yes to The Lost City, The Road to El Dorado, Holes, Atlantis and Jungle Cruise!!! I don’t know the others but I’ll check them out.

JLee

Love this movie. So fun and feel good. And watching it today has got me excited to keep working on my "National Treasure but in the Shire!" adventure for my DnD group to try playing The One Ring system.

ShōNuff3K

Is there any way to get in touch with George without Simone seeing?

ShōNuff3K

Cage should have won an Oscar for Adaptation.

Kyle B

If you love heist movies. Logan Lucky is better than most, a real hidden gem from the past few years.

Richard

Love these films, the second one is just as good 🙂

Mike W

I'm still watching, 12 seasons in. Yeah definitely. if the treasure was there its long gone. I like seeing the technology they use and the history of the place.

Mike W

One of his other Disney movies is The Sorcerer's Apprentice.

Robert Elliott

Great reaction. I have watched this movie many times and just enjoy because it is fun and action and packed with a lot of Nick Cage being Nick Cage. Would also suggest the sequel Book of Secrets.

Jeff K.

If you guys liked the way that Nic chewed the scenery in this one... you have GOT to watch Book of Secrets (the sequel). One scene in particular is pure, uncut, 100% Cage being Cage. People who've seen the movie know exactly which scene I'm talking about.

KnittingHaven

Just want to add another vote for watching the sequel, it's also a fun treasure hunt :) And a vote for watching the TV show Dexter, where the "Surprise, Motherf***er!!" meme comes from.

Jeff K.

My kingdom for them to watch Logan Lucky. I love that movie so damn much. And since G&S will get a notification for every comment, just wanna put in there for them: it's the same director as the Ocean's movies, so it has a VERY similar feel but it's in the American South and instead of Danny Ocean, you've got some country boys putting the heist together. (It's earned the reputation of being, basically, Redneck Ocean's 11, and rightfully so.) It's SUCH an incredibly fun movie that also has some serious heart.

Minibeast

the "Surprise, Motherfucker" meme comes from the TV show Dexter. I think you guys would actually like it.

Jeff K.

Hey, Cc, I just want you to know that I appreciate your struggle and I'm here to support you. It's hard to be perfection on legs, and not nearly enough people understand or emphasize with the hardships you face.

E G

Ya forgot leaving las vegas

Kyle B

Completely agree. I prefer it to the Oceans movies greatly. More heart, more jokes, and no scifi gadgets. Honestly the reveals at the end pay off better for me than even Oceans 11.

Christian Rennie

I second the sequels is as much fun as this one! I do hope we get to see a sequel reactions. Thanks for this one!

Christina Doxstader

Something I always laugh at in this movie is the fact that Voight's character has a big bowl of lemons in his fridge for apparently no other reason than the possibility of having to uncover invisible writing,

J van oosten

Simone pls go watch the series Warehouse 13

BridgesNotBurned

National Treasure 2 is a fun one too. And the series on Disney that had one season, National Treasure:Edge of History only had one season, but it was pretty entertaining and they actually have a third movie in development. It’s been an development for quite a while, but Jerry Bruckheimer confirmed this year. It was still coming and supposedly edge of history will be tied in.

Max Krause

Concerning the "Sean Bean dies in every movie" thing: There's a compilation of his screen deaths on Youtube from 2016. You might not want to look it up for spoiler reasons, but there are 24 clips in that compilation. So yeah, you have barely scratched the surface of the many deaths of Sean Bean.

Maria Forsström

Sahara (2005) is another silly but fun treasure hunt movie!

Jenny MacRunnel

I also enjoyed the sequel, its a fun one! These movies would be so hoaky and cheesy without Nic Cage. I'm so glad he did them!

E G

simone, your cars headlight alignment might be off if people keep thinking it's the high beams. Might want to ask to have it checked next time you are getting service done.

ArchjSM

Great fun movie. I have the same love for this as Simone - clues, riddles, treasure.... sign me up

Jeff K.

I mean, how else is Jon Voight gonna host all of his lemon parties? (That's what lemon parties are, right?)

James Wilson

I only have a newer $100 bill right now. I checked the time and it shows 10:30. According to google, supposedly older bills did show 2:22, and then for a time in the 2000s it showed 4:10. If I ever get an older $100 bill, I'll try to remember to check and report back if nobody else has by then.

Data Cable

The bit about the shadow doesn't work with just a time of day, because the sun's elevation at local solar noon varies by almost 47° throughout the year, due to axial tilt, and local solar noon varies by 30 minutes, due to earth's inconsistent orbital velocity from its eccentricity. I was also going to suggest additional error due to their reliance on the Eastern time zone, when time zones weren't even proposed until the late 19th century, but by sheer coincidence, Independence Hall lies only 0.15° from the Eastern's theoretical central longitude of 75°W, introducing only negligible error.

CinOps

Another fantastic treasure hunt is Da Vinci Code, also its related sequel Angels and Demons - both with Tom Hanks.

Chris Gronau

For what it's worth, the time on the clock tower on the back of the current US $100 bill reads 10:30, though Google Images does show images of the older style of $100 dollar bills with a time of 2:22....

James W.

Sean Bean has been in 127 projects in his career and has died in more than 20 of them. In particular he had a run from like Golden Eye (not a spoiler it happens before the credits roll iirc) and his major projects up to the early 00s. Dude was good at dying noble or sometimes ignoble, deaths.

MacGuffinStuff

That was a lot of fun! I thought I saw this but apparently not. And that's so fun, Simone likes mysteries, so.... First thought is "Romancing The Stone" it's obviously romance, and I think it might be specifically Simone coded lol, it's also a lot of action and comedy and clues and treasures and one of my favorite triumvirates: Michael Douglas, Kathleen Turner, Danny De Vito. They did a sequel and then Danny De Vito directed them in "War of the Roses" which is one of my favorite dark comedies (Sean Astin too btw) "Murder By Death" That's more like clue, but a CLASSIC.

Lou Gallucci

Simone is secretly Ron from parks and rec.

Lex Kuzma

The thing I love most about this movie is that the heroes never use violence to solve their problems, but it's not something that the film ever makes a big deal out of. They're just not action film characters in that way.

Maxi

I second, one of my favorite goofy adventure movies!

Shibby

It's so he can keep being sour about the whole treasure hunt thing.

Pete Luhtaniemi

George seems to hate Da Vinci code, as a book atleast, not sure if he's seen the movie. But I would love to see them react to it. I really don't care about the book, I mean it's fine, just treat it like you would with Indiana Jones, an adventure. But the movie is really good, it's well made, has a wonderful cast, beautiful music..

Pete Luhtaniemi

George, you seem to hate Da Vinci code, as a book atleast, not sure if you've seen the movie. But I would love to see you two react to it. I really don't care about the book, I mean it's fine. But the movie is really good, it's well made, has a wonderful cast, beautiful music. Just treat it as such, a great film.

Jimmy Olofsson

I always laugh at that scene too. I get that it's there for the sake of making things easier in the movie but he just has a plate of lemons in his fridge like you would keep a fruit plate on your table.

Neumann

"if im watching a movie with gary oldman in it, i'm expecting it to be a great, serious film" zorg would like a word lmao

Neumann

something else in that vane that i just noticed: the bad guys are all just...people. not evil caricatures. like that chase on the roof, "gates! come on man!" "fine, phil!", them being genuinely impressed with impressive historical finds and appreciating the riddles, "why does that never happen to me?," little moment sprinkled throughout that give them just a touch more depth of character than henchmen usually get. even ian only lost his goodnatured attitude after shaw died because they were actually friends. like, they were all just people that were invested in a job, no maniacal plans or anything

gfixler

It may get mentioned in the movie, or the National Trivia at the end, but I'm just starting this reaction, and I didn't see it in the comments. The chair that turns into a stepladder that the boy uses right at the start of the film is [supposedly] an invention of Benjamin Franklin. Very apropos for the film. I saw this in theaters when it came out, and didn't know about this chair way back then. If you scroll through the pics here, you'll see how it works: https://library-of-congress-shop.myshopify.com/products/library-step-chair

The Real Andrew Kim

I was always critical about this franchise because it came out after Da Vinci code blew up and it was a clear cash grab that Disney wanted to make a less religiously controversial PG rated America-centric version of it. So instead of the clues being left by Leonardo Da Vinci on the Mona Lisa and secrets about Jesus Christ, it was founding the founding fathers, the Declaration of Independence and a big pile of treasure with a lot less sex culty stuff in it.

The Real Andrew Kim

Also, if Simone is such a fan of clue and puzzle solving dramas you guys should really watch the Benedicat Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman miniseries version of SHERLOCK. Another movie that has similar vibes I recommend would be Adventures in Babysitting. I haven't seen it in like 25 years but remember it was a great ridiculous 80s family friendly adventure movie.

Darren Harrison

Is Simone not aware that there is a sequel to this movie, also starring Nicholas Cage? As for her wish TV series, it sounds very like the 1990s “Relic Hunter”.

Juley

Me too!

Adam

The actor you guys recognized from the The “surprise motherfucker” memes is from a tv show called “Dexter”. Amazing show and definitely should be on the next poll for long shows

Superpotroast

Notice how these 2000s movies have such great fun and quotable dialogue..And nowadays movies have such forgettable dialogue.. Or maybe it's just Gore Verbinski films, cause the Pirates trilogy is peak for memorable dialogue quoting..

Ashkaun

This movie and its sequel did help increase visits to the National Archives. I love when movies inspire people to do cool things in real life

Paul Peavler

Fun fact, in the US there actually were regulations that required all cars to have the same headlights up until the 80s. There were round and square variations but they were all the same size housing. That’s why basically all American cars from the 50s to the 80s had the same headlights. It’s also one of the reason pop-up headlights became popular, it was a way for designers to get around having headlights that looked the same as every other car, and once the regulations were repealed pop-up headlights went away because they just became part of the overall design of the car. As for today, there are regulations that define maximum headlight brightness as well as the angle that they point almost everywhere in the world as far as I know. I don’t know about Canada, but in the US part of the issue is that the regulations are really out of date and were written before LED and laser matrix headlights became popular, so there are limitations. In Europe, for example, cars are allowed to adjust the headlights to point further downward when they detect a car ahead to help not blind people, but as far as I know that’s still not allowed in the US, and since our government is effectively dysfunctional now it’s not likely to change any time soon.

N.A. Vreugdenhil

Enjoyed the reaction to this classic - also, there IS a new Knives Out, Simone, and you guys should definitely watch it :)

Timothy Peterson

Also Valley Forge is a significant location in the revolutionary war. So that one makes sense if you know US history well. While a lot of it is just watching Nick exposit if you're extremely familiar with US history all/most of the pieces are there for you to piece together yourself.

Basilisk

First off, George, how dare you besmirch The Rock? Lol. Yes, I understand, and can tolerate the thought that so many people have about him being the same in every movie he's in, but I think there are some exceptions that you might want to check out - Doom (2005) - not a great video game movie, but it's certainly worth it for certain aspects Southland Tales (2006) - not sure I could tell you what the movie is about, even tho I've seen it several times, but I dare anybody to watch it and say that The Rock is playing the same as he always does. The Smashing Machine (2025) - the movie that has The Rock nominated for a Golden Globe for best actor. Secondly, how did you not like The Da Vinci Code? I find its very much in the same vein as National Treasure, a fun treasure hunt with so much research and reference to history. Did you also not enjoy the other Robert Langdon novels by Dan Brown? Thirdly, there IS a sequel to this movie, which is also quite fun and enjoyable. And to follow up to that, and in response to a "wish" from Simone, after watching the sequel, there is a National Treasure show on Disney+ that I found thoroughly enjoyable as well. So far there's only been one season at the time that I'm writing this, but I do seriously hope that they'll make another season or two. Please note, I'm not actually hurt or offended or anything as my comments may lead you to believe, my humour/mock outrage doesn't tend to transfer to text all that well. George, I hope you're enjoying our Montreal winter. Simone, I hope you're enjoying your winter as well!

Adam Vialpando

Da Vinci felt like National treasure but with older people who couldn't do any cool action. And as for Dwayne Johnson I would also recommend The Rundown and Be Cool.

Basilisk

Honestly, I'd recommend damn near any Dwayne Johnson movie, but because George said that he plays the same in every movie, I mostly recommended his movies that I found to have his most differing acting jobs/best acting jobs.

Angela D. Mitchell

I'd love for them to react to at least the first 5 seasons of "Dexter." 4 is the best but I do think 5 is underrated. And 7 is surprisingly great. But seriously, I'd just tell them to skip 6 completely (and end with 7).

Angela D. Mitchell

Nicolas Cage is a superb actor -- he just also strikes me as someone who also loves experimenting, having fun with a role, and going bonkers and chewing the scenery when the moment calls for it. If you want to see an absolutely lovely movie where Cage is incredibly strange by being... a completely quiet, humble, normal guy? Watch the underrated "Guarding Tess," with him and Shirley MacLaine. It's by Hugh Wilson, the same writer/director who did the wonderful "Blast from the Past." And I'd definitely suggest you guys also watch his more acclaimed work in "Moonstruck," "Leaving Las Vegas" (for which he won an Oscar), "Adaptation," "Pig," and "City of Angels." Also, y'all have got to watch "The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent," which is the ultimate Nicolas Cage celebration of his genius that also makes fun of him and he's totally there for it. George, if you can't see Keitel as a good guy, you haven't seen Thelma & Louise. And if you haven't seen that, OH MY GOD. You guys absolutely need to react to that (I don't think you have?). He was also fantastic in so many other non-Tarantino things, especially The Piano, The Bad Lieutenant, Moonrise Kingdom, Mean Streets, etc. He's also wonderful in the little sleeper "Smoke." Every time someone brings up Edison as an example of noble invention and dedication (like Cage's character does here), I roll my eyes. He was a cruel, amoral man who was a much better thief than inventor. And yeah, as others have noted, the FBI agent with the binoculars was Doakes from "Dexter!" He's awesome. (And y'all should totally watch Dexter. The first 5 seasons were so good along with the 7th, surprisingly (with a superb performance by Ray Stevenson). But the 6th and last were awful. Avoid.)