Cold Feet

There is a reason why this show was cancelled. It was just another example of how American TV network executives try to copy shows that work in other countries because they can't think of an original idea on their own. Their attempt to turn this into an American show failed miserably. The original British version was better written and had better actors. This show worked in England, because they did it right! Hey, Hollywood, if you want to use shows from other countries here, just show them, don't re-make them! The Vicar of Dibley was a funny show, but it wouldn't be funny if we made it American would it?? NO! The only one who can be the Vicar is Dawn French. The real version of Cold Feet is being aired currently on BRAVO, tune in!

To be truthful, the only reason I started watching "Cold Feet" was because I'd heard Peter Wingfield was going to be in it. I braced myself for one of those mushy grown-up (I'm 14) series that I would suffer through only to see one of my favorite actors. That Friday night, I sat down to watch it, expecting the worst. Then the show started. I immediately loved it!

"Cold Feet" is really, really, really, really funny!

Not to mention: romantic without being mushy, grown-up without excluding everyone below age 25, and one of my favorite shows.

P.S. - I just saw the preview for the episode PW is going to be in. I can't wait!!!

There are some really funny lines in Cold Feet. The problem is you see most of them in the ads (which is why I watched) The stuff in between feels like a way to get from joke to joke instead of a naturally flowing conversation that happens to be funny. Still, it is a new show and has potential to get better. Many of the situations are realistic and the case members are likable, especially David Sutcliffe as Adam. So the show has some growing to do, but don't write it off just yet.

Cold feet is a definitely British and not American production, which for me means that every feature of it is not designed to please instantly: You don't get punchlines every 3 seconds. Nor do all actors have the standard plastic-surgery nose (the perfect one but often with a slightly phony-looking tip and/or nostrils). Cold feet displays a lot of different types, some less glamorous than others, but all the more realistic types.

Each episode can't be seen separately. It takes some episodes to learn about all the underlying plots. The characters and their stories are told with, if not depth, breadth enough to show detail and nuances which makes the recognition effect even greater. The main intrigues are related to relationship issues and value choices in often very humorous situations - but it is far from sitcom.

Friends moves into parenthood. Funny, insightful and sometimes moving exploration of three stages of relationships. Last night's episode with guest Peter Wingfield was the best yet. Adult humor can be very sexy. Hope it stays on the air long enough to build an audience. Doesn't sacrifice character to the quick laugh.