Um Milhão de Coisas

Went into this show expecting an updated version of The Big Chill. I grew up with that movie and soundtrack in our house and wanted to feel that connection my parents felt to that movie. The show is beautiful and tragic but I think the glue holding it together is James Roday. He gets it and he has "it". His scenes feel so real and grounded that I find myself wanting more of his storyline. I am excited to see how this show is able to carry over a whole season and I am hopeful Roday has some nominations coming his way.

The first episode was as promised...an emotional drama. I was tearing up almost immediately. I felt compelled to write this review because of the negative reviews I'm reading on other sites. I think this show is deeper than it seems on the surface. It does focus on a touchy subject, suicide, but it is something for which we could all use a better understanding. I think too often we are caught up in our own worlds to see what's going on around us. There are many people silently suffering and living behind a facade of fake smiles and glitter. You never know what someone is going through. Hopefully this show opens peoples eyes, hearts and lines of communication about emotions and depression.

Show is off to a good start. A couple moments are a little rough but James Roday really carried the pilot. Excited for more to come

This is a very empathic, forgiving show about the hurdles we all face in life. The narrative tricks you here and there to make you see your own judgments and then shows a compassionate way forward. It's very unique in how it makes you consider different view points and how people in pain react to life's challenges. In some ways it's a little saccharine but overall you feel the love the writers intended. In that way it's a very unique show that seems mundane on the surface but it actually quite wise and kind. I was surprised by the journey this show took me on and I wish there were more shows like it.

The first season was good but the second season was amazing! I hope this show has a long life!