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One of the greatest shows ever?


Hey all. The opposite sex has been shown a couple of times here in the UK late at night on C4. I was lucky enough to tape them all but never watched them. I recently dug them out and was so sad it ended. Probably one of the greatest shows ever. I really want it on DVD, hopefully with loads of extras and commentaries. Why do the best shows get cancelled in their prime and others with half the intelligence and wit of this show get endless seasons?
Personally i think Jed should have ended up with Miranda. Perfect casting, inspired wit and addictive viewing from 8 episodes is something truely special. Damn those bigwigs at the networks!!

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They started showing Opposite sex on CH4 around the time I became an insomiac which was perfect timing. Considering some of the crap they put on prime time this was amazing. I'm hoping that CH4 re-show this series again so I can tape it. They used to have some great Early morning programs like this (My favourite being Off-centre).

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I agree and am dying to see it again like right now and every weekend. It's that good. "John Doe" is another great show with great music and they took it off the air as well, they're crazyyyyyyyyyyy!!!

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i saw the prom eps of this a few years ago, then scoured the tv guides for its, return i've seen about 6 of the eps, now but, i still dont have the whole thing, i agree the people who are in charge of program scheduling miss some true diamonds, if anyone can link me to a place to get hold of a copy of this sieres as no one has seen fit to release a dvd of this legendary show please link this thread. pls pls pls pls pls

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i no this is overly late, but they are all up on youtube now, not the greatest quality though.

Vampires don't sparkle in the sun, they burn!

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I know this topic is old, but someone is bound to come across it sooner or later... I absolutely agree! The fact that there are even people on this board talking about a show that only had 6/8 episodes (depending on where you live) shows what a great show it was. The casting was definitely perfect. Just look at where some of the stars are now... I mean, they may not be as big as Brad Pitt or whoever, but Chris Evans is pretty big. Same with Milo Ventimiglia. (I always say that anyone who thinks he can only play "bad" boys should see him as Jed. LOL) I guess those are the main ones, but I always see Kyle Howard guest starring on shows. I think the only main character we haven't heard from since is Margot Finley, and that seems to be by her choice since she certainly has the talent...

As far as Jed and Miranda, I agree. I've never been a big shipper of any couple (unless it's a weird couple that would never actually happen), but I'll admit that I really liked them together. Kate was just too "I want him, I don't want him now." She got annoying. (Plus, Phil liked her, and I felt even worse for him. It wouldn't be so bad if they had more of him and the girl from the "Virgin Episode..") Miranda tried to play it cool, but it was clear that she really liked him. In the beginning, I think I was kind of conflicted, but as soon as I saw the "Virgin Episode," I wanted him with Miranda just because I felt so bad for her, even if the virgin party was kind of a stupid idea. I thought it was also interesting how differently the girls acted once they actually did get with him - Kate became the physical one, and Miranda just wanted to talk.. Of course the worst thing is that there was no resolution in the end. We don't know who he chose (or rather, who chose him in the end when you think about it) or anything. I prefer to think he ultimately would have been with Miranda if the show made it past those episodes...

One of the greatest shows ever? Absolutely. Definitely the most underrated show I've seen that got less than one season and, really, not even a full season...

The path you never chose has chosen you. Don't be afraid to face & break it, the secret...

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lizzo you're forgetting that allison mack has been a main character on smallville from the beginning, one of the biggest shows on tv.

i have literally just finishing watching and i wanted to see more. i actually found a big soft spot for stella after her incredibly annoying start, i think it was the fantasy episode that turned me around!!! and i think i would have liked phil and kate to have gotten together. a nice, cute show, that had the potential to be something special.



i love angelina jolie, i wanna marry her and have like 10 thousand of her babies!!

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I felt so alone :P

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hah, yeh, I actually saw it in the tv guide and intended to masturbate to what I thought would be some kind of awesome porn. Turned out I preferred it this way. Such a great show. I taped a few ep's but they are scattered through the house, really need to find them.

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lol

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