paigepea
Drama Llama
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Posts: 5,609
Location: BC, Canada
Jun 26, 2014 4:28:55 GMT
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Post by paigepea on Feb 3, 2018 19:49:08 GMT
I finished season 1 (of 7 seasons on Netflix) and the show was killing me. I was laughing with tears coming down my face. Younger dd walked into the room to ask why I was crying and i quickly had to pause because it was oh so inappropriate. I chuckled to myself all night. And when I called my mom (who recommended it to me) she said ‘you just have no idea what is coming’. And the drama causes me tears too. The acting is so good. It’s like i forget they aren’t really those people. I’m loving this show.
Paige.
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Post by Scrapper100 on Feb 3, 2018 19:55:13 GMT
I've only watched two episodes and am really liking it so far. It was recommended on another thread here.
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Judy26
Pearl Clutcher
MOTFY Bitchy Nursemaid
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Location: NW PA
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Post by Judy26 on Feb 3, 2018 19:57:05 GMT
It is a good show. I take a break in between seasons. I appreciate the humor more when I don’t overdose on it.
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Post by Saff on Feb 3, 2018 19:58:33 GMT
I binge watched offspring seasons 1 to 7 in about 3 weeks.
Loved it. Then I watched Love my way also with Asher Keddie.
Both great shows.
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Post by Judie in Oz on Feb 4, 2018 0:02:31 GMT
One of my favourite shows. A very Australian show.
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Post by pjaye on Feb 4, 2018 2:35:10 GMT
I don't know if it's available in the USA but another good Aussie show that is similar is "The Secret Life Of Us"
It's older than Offspring and if I had to compare the two, I think I liked it a bit more.
Offspring definitely has a few 'ugly cry' moments.
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Sue
Pearl Clutcher
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Location: SE of Portland, Oregon
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Post by Sue on Feb 4, 2018 6:06:48 GMT
One of my all-time favorite programs. I didn't want it to end... so invested in the characters.
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Post by kkooch on Feb 5, 2018 23:59:03 GMT
I loved that show. Definite laugh and cry show. One of my favorites!
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Post by lesserknownpea on Feb 6, 2018 0:33:52 GMT
( Putting “ Love my Way” and “ The Secret Life of Us” on my list)
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rodeomom
Pearl Clutcher
Refupee # 380 "I don't have to run fast, I just have to run faster than you."
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Location: Chickasaw Nation, Oklahoma
Jun 25, 2014 23:34:38 GMT
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Post by rodeomom on Feb 6, 2018 1:15:10 GMT
What is it about?
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Post by seikashaven on Feb 6, 2018 1:21:27 GMT
It's so very good. I laughed and cried.
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Post by pjaye on Feb 6, 2018 2:02:28 GMT
I guess the best description is an Australian family drama/comedy. The main character Nina, is a female obstetrician who is single and dating and it's also about her extended family who are somewhat unusual and a little dysfunctional and her various work colleagues. Some of it is based in the hospital and the patients she sees (not medically accurate though, so it isn't a "hospital drama") the rest is about her family and personal life. Nina has a brother and a sister & her parents are divorced, one of the main storylines is when she finds out that they don't all share the same biological father. it's not a straight drama, it's also funny and a bit 'quirky' |
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Post by AussieMeg on Feb 6, 2018 2:36:21 GMT
Offspring is one of my favourite TV shows ever. DD and I were very late to the party with this one. We binge watched seasons 1-5 on Netflix, then we had to buy season 6 on DVD to watch before season 7 was shown on free-to-air TV here. I love it so much!! And Asher Keddie is just the best - I adore her! I don't know if it's available in the USA but another good Aussie show that is similar is "The Secret Life Of Us" OMG, how good was Secret Life of Us?! Especially the first 2 seasons. And especially because it was local(ish) to you and I. It's hard to believe that it was nearly 17 years ago when it first aired. It's funny that you mention it, I was just telling DD about it the other day and said that she would love it. I'll have to see if I can find it anywhere. |
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Post by pjaye on Feb 6, 2018 2:59:48 GMT
It's hard to believe that it was nearly 17 years ago when it first aired. OMG 17 years? I didn't realise it was that old, I would have said maybe 10. I loved it at the time, probably a bit more than Offspring but most likely because I was closer in age when I was watching compared to Offspring now. I'd definitely watch it again as I don't think I saw all of the episodes the first time. Poor Samuel Johnston had no idea where his life was going back then. AS for Offspring, I sometimes find the character (and the real life) annoying, the speech pattern can grate a bit. But I LOVE Billie. That role and also Roberta from Underbelly were made for her. |
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