Going to Extremes

I am also part of this minority. I loved this show along with its very quirky characters. The island setting was beautiful. The different situations the American students found themselves in made for some pretty funny and at times educational situations. They should release the series on DVD. I remember one episode where the students were trying to get an appliance repaired. Each time they went to the repairman's place of business, he was out or away. He kept some pretty strange hours. the shop would be open only on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday or something and since he was the boss, he made his own hours. Not uncommon in the Caribbean. :)

I too loved this show and was terribly disappointed that it ended so soon. The medical student characters were believable, and provided realistic role models to viewers as they adjusted to life in a society so different from their own but deserving of respect. The Jamaicans portrayed exemplified dignity and resourcefulness under very restricted circumstances. Perhaps the emphasis on poverty and naivety among the local populace caused some discomfort among viewers but surely these issues could have been addressed in later episodes. I will never forget the Nyabinghi man who would disappear into the hills, and I still enjoy my own "Nyabinghi" days alone with my own thoughts, stress-free, and at peace.

Regarding the TV series "Going to Extremes" I didn't realize so few people liked this series. I loved it for the message it gave to me. Some may view me as simplistic, everyone's entitled to their opinion, but I must say I was greatly surprised more people didn't love this show. I'm looking forward to owning the series on DVD so I can continue to enjoy the shows. It would be good to know what is it that was so unappealing about this show. Perhaps if someone was to enlighten me, I would then be able to see it from another point of view. You won't be able to change my feelings about it, but I'd like to hear from you and get your view point. To me, the characters were totally believable, the situation regarding American students having to travel to an island to complete their medical education for a lesser cost is totally feasible, isn't it?? After all, the cost of education in the US is huge and I thought that the reasoning was sound. It's a shame it was so very short and there aren't many episodes - still if possible, I aim to own them all!! I know, I know - I'm hopeless!!

How can I find the show now? Recommendations? Please suggest?

This is another show that the TV execs probably canceled because it didn't blast it's way to No. 1 within the first 5 minutes.

The show had potential. The setting was there and they had the talent, all they needed to do was give the writers some control and let the show grow.

Face facts, MASH ran what seems like forever. You didn't have to see a bloody chest being opened up to realize the drama of what was happening. ER came along and showed us that you can change the cast every few years and people will stay hooked. Scrubs shows us that you can be super silly while in the walls of a hospital.

WHY was this show canceled? Was it location? Was it a budge constraint? I would have watched and yes, recorded it on my VCR if it had stayed around.

Patrick