MyLeakyBucket Posted June 11, 2002 Share Posted June 11, 2002 I assume America go this new HBO dramam a while ago but on terrestrial TV over in England, the first episode of this new drama was tonight. I decided to give it a watch, especially since HBO has a great record with slick well-written drama/black comedies, The Sopranos and Sex and the City being the best examples. For those who don't know it revolves around a family in the funeral business who end up mourning the death of their father and inheriting the business. Lots of death jokes, hearses, cremation of course follow, but if you don't mind this definitely give it a go. The script is sharp and obviously well thought out, the budget seems to be more than adequate, giving birth to all sorts of weird shit in it, including occasional advertisements selling everything from embalming fluid to hearses. I think its very funny, and generally very very cool. Congrats HBO on another top-notch series, I for one will be a continued viewer of good American drama. Unfortunately my social life can say goodbye on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Sundays for this, ER and West Wing respectively :approve: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reverend Jax Posted June 11, 2002 Share Posted June 11, 2002 You're forgetting Oz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JunkerSeed Posted June 11, 2002 Share Posted June 11, 2002 Hmm, I've been wanting to see that, isn't it by the creators of American Beauty? Wish I have HBO, stuff like Sopranos, sex and the city, and band of brothers seems cool, but it's a bitch to see it, I gotta start seeing a few of those on video/dvd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reverend Jax Posted June 11, 2002 Share Posted June 11, 2002 HBo makes a point of getting thosse series to DVD since not everyone can have HBO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reverend Jax Posted June 11, 2002 Share Posted June 11, 2002 Haven't seen 6 feet under by the way. I think I remember hearing about it though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyLeakyBucket Posted June 11, 2002 Author Share Posted June 11, 2002 Yeah it is scripted by the same guy who wrote American Beauty. Is HBO a cable channel then? Its showing on normal TV over here. Anyone who gets the chance, check it out, awesome. p.s Sorry JMT. .....and Oz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reverend Jax Posted June 11, 2002 Share Posted June 11, 2002 HBO is what we can a Premium Channel. While paying for cable gets you a buttload of channels, you have to pay for HBO separately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The NZA Posted July 6, 2002 Share Posted July 6, 2002 I miss the hell outta rippin off HBO back home. Back then it was just Dennis Miller, Chris Rock, Spawn, random movies & comedy speicals, etc. They had a season or two of Oz before i left, really got into it. Wasnt a fan of Sex & The City, but Arliss is fun. This 6 feet Under sounds interestin, as does Band of Brothers; havent seen either. However...after seeing 2 seasons of Sopranos, im tempted to get HBO just to watch that one. Fuckin great show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiffytee Posted October 29, 2004 Share Posted October 29, 2004 A drama series about undertakers shouldn't really be compelling drama, but when I heard that this was to be a drama about undertakers created by the writer of American Beauty and developed by HBO I took notice. First of all this is television of almost redefining brilliance. The series is hard edged (some of the death scenes of the clients (i.e the guess characters whose funeral takes center stage of each episode) tends to be quite graphic, the language frequently strong and there are many number of sexual scenes. However, unlike HBO's other golden child, The Sopranos, Six Feet Under is a series with heart and emotional integrity and is frequently very moving, but does so without dipping into the realms of sentimentality. Don't kid yourself if you haven't seen this series yet, we're not in made for television film territory here. This is dark stuff, full of disturbing dream sequences, downright strange dream sequences and sex of every kind. WARNING: CHARACTER SPOILERS.... A great series would be nothing without great characters and Six Feet Under has them in abundance. The Fisher family are at the forefront of the story and each one has their inherent little pet foibles that mark them out as superb to watch. Nate is laid back and is starting a serious relationship with Brenda, his brother David is gay (for the first season heavily closeted), sister Clare is a teenager coping with peer pressure and boyfriend trouble, mother Ruth is severely insecure while father Nathaniel senior is, well, he's dead and his ghost shows up every so often to give guidance to his family, most often to David. Then there's Brenda, Nate's girlfriend who has a crazy, psychopath of a brother, and her subsequent problems with sex addiction. WARNING: CHARACTER SPOILERS....END If this all sounds crazy, then you're right, Six Feet Under is crazy, but with television getting increasingly lazy by relying on formulaic reality television show, Six Feet Under is breath of fresh air. It's surreal, downright strange yet compelling and beautiful. The wonderful music score by Thomas Newman, the great scripts and wonderful direction, and let's not forget the fantastic Emmy nominated performances, all help to make this one of the most moving shows on television. The way that the family deal with the funeral at the heart of each episode and the way that the writers deal with the story makes Six Feet Under one of the most poignant shows on television today. A series that is disturbing, puzzling but eventually moving, this is truly one of a kind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyLeakyBucket Posted October 29, 2004 Author Share Posted October 29, 2004 This in my opinion is the greatest tv show ever. The characters are so well fleshed out with the funeral home providing an excellent backdrop for an unconventional and somewhat dysfunctional family. And Clare is hot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Lindsay Posted October 29, 2004 Share Posted October 29, 2004 I agree. This is one of the best shows on television. And some of the best acting. Amazing acting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Lindsay Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 why, god, whyyyyyyyy?!!!!! hbo, thanks for leaving me emotionally wrecked today. and it's a monday. actually i should be blaming tivo. damn, you tivooooo!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aartemys Posted August 20, 2005 Share Posted August 20, 2005 Seeing that I just got HBO like a month ago, I am totally upset to find out that it's ending... Can you imagine getting hooked on a series with only 5 episodes left??? Here's to this Sunday, a fond farewell...and to getting the series on DVD... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aartemys Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 Anyone see the Finale? It was great...now I HAVE to see the entire series from beginning to end... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Lindsay Posted August 25, 2005 Share Posted August 25, 2005 the finale was probably one of the best series finales i've ever seen. it really had closure. i love how everything ended. it was very appropriate for the show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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