As If

it is not easy to say why. for characters, for script, for memories from high school, for the humor, adventures, interrogations, arguments, for realistic image of friends group, for the rhythm of episodes, for the crisis of Sooz, for Callum Blue as Mark, for Paul Chequer as perfect Jamie. it is a film about teenagers but it represents more than a chain of stories. its virtue - the fresh air. not sentimental cages, not lessons about life, not ambitions to be unique. only slices from every day life, in humor sauce but not far by experiences of many viewers. that is all. a nice series. or, maybe, good support for memories. as in my case.

'As If' is about the lives (mostly love lives) of six 18-19 year olds living in London. Shot in a quirky but fun way, the programme shows the ups and downs of relationships between the "friends". Although a bit of an exaggeration on the London scenery (bright colours, lovely weather) it's altogether a great programme and the music is funky. It's the teen programme UK television has been waiting for.

as if is a really cool program. the story lines are much more interesting than normal soap like programs. they focus on things relevant to teenager life and how to deal with them and how not to deal with them. i have only been watching this program over the last few weeks but i am already hooked. the characters are all great and have different personalities which makes the show more interesting because of their conflicts and arguments. this is the best program i have seen in a long while and if you haven't seen it i definitely recommend you watch it because its just great!!!!! i love this program so much and i am making sure that all my friends are watching it bcos it is 1 not to be missed.!!!

For the first time, I have been able to watch a British 'teen' drama and not only can I believe in the characters being portrayed, but I can almost see myself being mates with them. Well, most of them. Nicki is a little too much of a superficial cow to be a friend of mine, (excellently acted by Jemima Rooper, by the way). Everything about the group is spot-on. Fashion (and individuality), friendly banter and colloquialisms, inter-group relationships, all seem natural and well thought out.

My particular favourite is Sooz. I totally identify with her unrequited love for Rob, the loneliness she feels, and the rejection felt by not having a boyfriend. Also, the way her overwhelming physical individuality thinly hides her emotional vulnerability. Emily Corrie is perfect.

The production team are not afraid to tackle important issues without making the plots completely 'out-there'. Normality without the mundane boredom of, well...normal life. This coming series will give the audience time to get deeper into the character's lives but hopefully it will remain as light-hearted and fun to watch as the first series. 'As If' is definitely in a class of it's own.

"As if" is really a great show with good characters. I would call it England's answer to "Dawson's Creek"!! I especially like the characters Sooz, Alex and Jamie. I don't think the characters of Nicki, Sasha and Rob are lifelike... Anyway, the show is great, and I really love. My advice to everyone: Watch it!:)