Coupling - Wer mit wem?

Just bad. Once you've seen the English version this comes across as a slap in the face to the creators. The actors are really not up to it, nothing can compare to the English cast, the chemistry just doesn't seem to be right here. And nobody else can really do Geoff the way he's supposed to be. I wasn't able to enjoy the U.S. version, it all just seemed wrong. As I have already stated the chemistry is just wrong. The cast don't really seem that comfortable with what they're doing. Since I love the original British version so much, I was expecting this to keep up the same level of quality, but it doesn't even come close. I'm not at all surprised that it was cancelled.

I adore the original BBC Version. Here I am watching the Clone....squirming here. I know these words. I know this situation. OK...too soon to tell. Oh, no!

SAME EXACT SCRIPT! How ridiculous! How pathetic...

Sigh....the thing is - EVERYONE in America will think just how "funny" this is. I don't get it. It IS already funny...in the BRITISH VERSION!

Is this like Shakespeare in the Park?

Stick with the BBC Version. They did it RIGHT...the FIRST time!

Must everything be "Americanized"? Why didn't they just show the British version so those great actors could share in the glory?

Sigh....

Many people say that the American version of "Coupling" bombed because they were comparing it to the UK version. In reality, the Yank version didn't stand a chance. The actors chosen were decent enough, but they just cannot recreate the dysfunction in the same way. I mean, how can you have someone else play Jeff Murdock?? Or Jane, for that matter? Not to mention the fact that they would stick to the original script word for word at some times, and then add their own material in other areas (presumeably to reach the American audience). Soooooo bad, so very, very bad. Buy Seasons 1 and 2 of the British "Coupling" instead, and you'll understand the difference.

I've read all the reviews so far for this show, and they're all bad. I couldn't agree more. This American-ized version sucks. If you want a really good show, though, check out the original (it's different, the characters are funnier and don't look like supermodels - thank god - and besides, the American one was 'edited' as I understood it).

Watch the original on BBCAmerica, it's hilarious. Don't waste your time, however, with this version.

I saw the original (UK) Coupling for the first time when it aired originally. I liked it so much, that I bought all four seasons on DVD as soon as they became available and have watched them over and over again ever since.

I can truly say that I am a big fan and that Coupling (UK, mind you!) is one of my favorite series of all time. Can't beat the humor and the odd characters.

Now I had the chance to watch the US remake. I had seen the low rating and negative comments before and did not expect much. But what I did expect were some new stories around the same, only "americanized", characters.

I was surprised to say the least to find out that they absolutely redid the series. The same stories and sometimes word for word the same script as the original. They even recreated "the bar" more or less like the original one.

WHY in god's name would they do that ??? It was perfect - and I really mean PERFECT - the way it was.

Who is that sad-sack trying to play Jeff ?? Or the Paris Hilton wannabe they cast as Jane for crying out loud ??

And most of all - why didn't Steven Moffat stop that from being made? Did he need money so desperately?

Compared to the original, it really would deserve a solid zero. On it's own, I give it a two, since Moffat's lines are still funny. And one extra point for the gorgeous Rena Sofer. By means of character no comparison to "Susan" Sarah Alexander, but she's eye-candy and a decent actress none the less.

Even if you are American and don't like Brit stuff - please watch the one and only Coupling and not this lukewarm remake.

Or the Melty Man cometh !!!