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Summary: Do NOT watch the US version. This one's excellent.
Review: The British "Coupling," the version that is worth watching, features some absolutely terrific acting, wonderful comedy and true moments of innovation. Jack Davenport, who starred in "The Talented Mr. Ripley" and "Pirates of the Caribbean," appears in this BBC series as Steve, who in the series' first episode breaks up with the daffy Jane and goes on a date with Susan, who is clever and sexy. Susan, of course, has just broken up with Patrick the human tripod, who is now interested in Sally, Susan's best friend and a beautician obsessed with preserving herself. Rounding out the characters is Jeff, an altogether weird one who is Steve's best friend and Susan's co-worker. If you've seen the American version, then you get the basic idea of how they all meet and mix together.But to see a cast of true inspiration and genuine hilarity, you need to catch these DVDs of the British series. The acting is better, the episodes are deeper, the writing is more clever and twisted. There's no canned laughter on this version - nor is there reason for it. (The episode "Inferno," featuring a dinner party and a porn video, is the one of the most hilarious half-hours I've ever seen of TV.) If you want to know what the big deal about "Coupling" is, this is where you need to look.
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Summary: So funny, it had me in tears
Review: The basic plot of this sitcom may seem familiar - 6 young unmarried people hanging out, trying to meet people, and sometimes dating each other. But it's done in such a brilliant and fresh way, it's anything but stale. The humor is sexy and sharp, with small jokes building up to a hilarious finish as the absurd actions of these 6 friends all play on each other. You might cringe at the awkward situations they get themselves into, but it's never mean-spirited, and before you know you'll be laughing uncontrollably. I'm not sure what's going to happen to this British original after the U.S. version comes out, so make sure to check it out while you can.
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Summary: Still Laughing after the third episode
Review: If you've missed this series, you've missed a gem indeed. Never mind the awkward US 'equivalents' of this baby. 'Sex in the City," "Friends," forget them. This is real, irreverant, truly funny stuff. I love the ease and subtlety that this series really addresses potentially horrific material with such style. I'm still giggling after watching the third episode in this series. Totally irreverant and tasteless in such a tasteful way. Think "Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Sex" as narrated by Mr. Rogers after a stiff drink. Twisted, clever, and dirty in the same fell swoop. Easily 5 stars, 6 if it went that high.
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Summary: Much better than Friends
Review: I used to be an avid viewer of Friends, but eventually, I grew to find some of the characters really annoying. The Ross-Rachael thing got old and both have become kinda annoying and whiny. Compared to that, Coupling is a relief. It's unashamed to cut to the chase -- sex, and while wacky and sometimes confusing, manages to touch upon issues that we've all faced, but other shows have been afraid to joke about. Must be an English thing. Anyway, catch this original BBC series -- I'm afraid that the US remake will come up well short...
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Summary: The greatest, sexiest BBC sitcom
Review: You probably heard about this show from friends. There probably is no need for introduction of what this show is about. With the many good reviews on Amazon, I will discuss the casual viewer who wants to try something new or have a curiousity of purchasing the "Coupling" series 1 DVD. Friends who have enjoyed American shows like "Friends" and "Sex and the City" have asked if they should buy this DVD. Let's just say that for each party that I go to, I bring this DVD along and show people who have never been exposed to a BBC show and guess...these people go out and buy the DVD. That's right...it's that good! The American version will be coming out soon (and I have screened the pilot alrady) but the BBC is way more funnier and sexier. Are you and your friends always discussing sex, oh...this show is going to be a blast for you. Where people can have something in common with the American show "Friends", I think many people and friends can find a lot in common with the characters of "Coupling". The stories are well written, trust me...once you pop this DVD in, I don't think you will able to stop it. There are six episodes in series one and there are behind the scene interviews and a photo shoot and the DVD is just simply worth owning. The only thing is that people not familiar with British culture may not understand certain words and there is no English subtitles available. But fortunately, for this series, you can understand what they are saying and there are not many words thrown out that make you scratch your head and say "huh?". Trust me on this one... this is a definite "party" DVD to show people. A DVD that they will just love. They will be hooked as you will be as well! Highly recommended!
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Summary: Brilliant
Review: Or in Jeff's words "Absolutely Brilliant". Buy this and watch it before you watch the NBC clone. Just like Men Behaving Badly that was toned down for the US version and so failed, it seems highly unlikely that NBC will be able to keep faithful to this instant classic. Part of the humour is the "did they really just say that" aspect which the suits in US broadcasting will not approve of. Also the episodes are 30 minutes long not the commercial ridden 20 minutes of US broadcast tv.
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Summary: Hilarious!
Review: Stumbled onto this DVD at a video store, then saw it on the BBC. Fresh new comedy to make you laugh-out-loud! Can't wait to see more episodes (although, nervous about American version)...
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Summary: Hilarious!
Review: Stumbled onto movie at video store, then saw it on the BBC. Fresh new comedy that makes you laugh-out-loud.
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Summary: Friends Gone Bad
Review: Imagine what Friends would be like if they never deviated from sexual conversation to talk about oddities or each other. That's right, every last line in this show is, or is leading to, a sexual reference, joke, or discussion. Aside from limitimg themsleves to sexual conatations and humor... it still manages to be amusing. Not on Friends calliber, but still worth a try
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Summary: I'd like to give it SIX stars!
Review: This show is bloody brilliant! It is sort of a cross between two American comedies, "Friends" and "Seinfeld". The cast is comprised of three men and three women, all in their 30's, who demonstrate in every episode how very different men and women really are. The brilliance in this show's writing lies in its ability to poke fun at both sexes equally, making it fun to watch for male and female viewers alike. I am counting the days until I can order further seasons of this show on DVD!
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