I don't watch the show (I saw one episode), but you have a lot of company in the US. About 22 million people watched the last episode, which is huge. It is constantly promoted and cross-promoted by ABC (the network that broadcasts it in the US). It is discussed endlessly, and you can't turn on the television without seeing an ad for it, an entertainment story on it, or one of the stars as a guest on a talk show. Frankly, the publicity machine for that show in the US is so intense that it's downright annoying at this point. And I think my reaction to it--not watching--is in part a reaction to having it shoved down my throat morning, noon, and night. I think it's probably entertaining, but there are shows on TV that are better that don't get half the attention.

But to answer your question more directly, you're certainly not alone. People love this program and it seems to be a hit in several countries where it is being shown.

Apparently, just as many men as women watch the show, so there must be something to it.
I really love it actually.
Am only as far as channel 4 have shown, but I think E4 are only an episode ahead (someone correct me if I'm wrong) so it's not too bad.

lil_miss and myself are really enjoying the show. We missed the first one on Channel 4 so decided to download it, and ended up catching up 13 episodes on about a week. 'Tis good.

Taz is right, E4 are only one episode ahead. If you want to get further ahead though, just get a bittorrent client and download all the episodes. ABC have aired the first 14 episodes so far.

I love the show. I'm watching it on E4 at the minute. Refuse to download any eps 'cos I like the weekly wait (that and my computer would take longer than a week to download one ep )

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by Teresa
I love the show. I'm watching it on E4 at the minute. Refuse to download any eps 'cos I like the weekly wait (that and my computer would take longer than a week to download one ep )

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Once you've caught up you still have a weekly wait for new eps

Another fan here... a friend in the US recommended it to me and i was instantly sucked in. I so love Lynette right now... and after Smallville, this is the show that i look forward to on a weekly basis. And like Teresa, i like to wait til the next episode (i watch the E4 ep) because it gives me something to look forward to and helps alleviate the middle of the week grind (for me anyway)

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by Maffrew
Once you've caught up you still have a weekly wait for new eps

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by Teresa
I like the weekly wait

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'Cos I went out last Wednesday and forgot to set the video I had to play catch up this week. Ch4 1st (for the E4 ep I missed last week), Living +1 for Americas Next Top Model and then E4 +1 for DH again. Didn't go to bed 'til gone 1am *yawn*


(Edited by Teresa 17/02/2005 12:33)

I've been watching it, and quite like it.

But... didn't it win an award for best 'Comedy' which seems a bit weird as I find it more a drama/thriller with comedy moments

It's got a bit of everything, really. I think they just couldn't think what catagory to put it in, so went for alphabetical

i am enjoying it alot. I have an online apointment with DJ's sister thursday mornings where we will discuss the last ep and have our idea's and thoughts on the story line.

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by Sam
I have an online apointment with DJ's sister thursday mornings where we will discuss the last ep and have our idea's and thoughts on the story line.

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Well I didn't know that!

Cya later

i have seen a few episodes, and i do quite like it, but i'm not sure why.

I love this show. Tis fantastic and it's yet another on my must see everyweek list I think it may actually be my favourite show on at the moment

Don't know why it won a comedy award though

i looooooooooove this programme!!!
people describe it as the new sex and the city, but its so much better than that! i cant wait to find out what happens, and i love the way they discover something new every week! i haven't been this into a programme for ages, perhaps even since buffy!
like i think i'd be really gutted if i missed one and i'd have to download the episode, and im not really like that about anything else at the moment
my boyfriend loves it too, but i think he just really fancies eva longoria, grrr she's far too gorgeous god dammit!!

I missed it this week, so I have no idea what happened Can anyone fill me in?

Have a read here.
Just about covers it


PS. I *think* that's the latest channel 4 episode.
I'm a tad muddled at the mo as I got hold of some later eps, so it may be a week behind (but definately not ahead).

(Edited by Taz 27/02/2005 00:32)

Thanks. I found the last paragraph about chavs quite amusing

I liked that bit myself