Signed, Sealed, Delivered

I just finished watching the second episode and came here to read more about this wonderful and heart warming show. I was disheartened by the former reviewer's take on it and felt I needed to create an account to say I couldn't disagree more with his summary.

First, and foremost, thank you Hallmark Channel for your creation of one of the best new shows in a very long time. In the sea of shows depicting violence, inciting paranoia and fear, and highlighting the disconnect of our humanity, this show stands FAR above them all.

The empathy and compassion, which is so well portrayed by the writers and cast, has been sadly lacking for too long. Yes, it may likely bring tears but, it will also leave you with hope that these qualities still exist.

If your looking for edge, mass murders, end of the world drama and destruction, or a glaring representation of a lack of value and morals, this show probably isn't for you. However, if you want a story which you can sit and watch with your family I couldn't recommend this show more highly.

Thank you again Hallmark Channel.

This is a wonderful series that restores my faith in human kind. The premise is really unique with endless possibilities.

The series is based at the United States Postal Service, in the Denver Colorado dead letter office. This is a team of four...their leader is Oliver O'Toole, who is married but abandoned by his wife. Oliver is lost in the past, he wears three piece suits, has a penchant for Yoo-hoos and is a stickler for following the rules. Norman Dorman who was raised in the foster system, has a very eclectic set of skills and hobbies and an innumerable number of cousins who have connections and knowledge in a wide variety of professions. Rita who loves owls, has a photographic memory, and also has a penchant for dressing in vintage clothing. The final member of the team (and also the newest) is Shane McInerny. Shane is technologically savvy and feels like it is her job to drag Oliver into the 20th century.

Each of the team members brings a unique skill to their task of delivering these dead letters to their rightful owners. The team works together to unravel the mystery around each letter that makes it into their hands.

Letters to soldiers...letters from soulmates, letters from grandchildren to grandparents...each story is touching and intertwined with the idea that mailing a letter in and of itself is an act of faith. Faith that when you put a stamp on a letter, it will reach its recipient.

This series is so worth seeing. I highly recommend this to any one who has a heart.

I love this program! Finally something that doesn't have the "F" word in it and actually speaks about God. It is a lesson in dedication, trust, honesty, faith, and good morals. Those who don't like the program probably do not recognize those values when they see them. The are too into themselves and their electronic gizmo's. I am glad to see that sending a handwritten letter or card is valued. If you have ever received one you know how great it can be to get mail and be cheered that someone actually took the time out of their busy life to send you a personal note and message. It is not cheesy; it is a matter of respect. Respect that comes from the heart and is spread to other people. We have too many let's race shows, talent shows and way too many cop shows that show the seedy side of life. Give me the time when kids were a little sheltered and loved instead of picking up tips from TV on how to shoot out their school, or work place. Give me a time when employees were valued not just seen as commodity to shareholders of large corporations. This show is about honor in doing your best in helping others and changing lives. High five's to the writer, the cast and all involved in this terrific program. Best wishes for a long run!

The stories told in this series are heart-warming. I realize that isn't edgy enough or dangerous enough for some people, but when you get tired of watching bloodshed and meaningless violence, you will appreciate this show. The stories are well-written, and generally well-paced. They take you all over, in the sense that they solve mysteries and reunite people and discover secrets and do not follow a "murder of the week" sort of formula.

The main themes of the episodes are love, friendship, respect. One reviewer referred to this show as "housewifey", which is insanely patronizing, but what he probably meant is that it doesn't have any bimbos jiggling their naked boobs for the camera and isn't bloodthirsty enough for his "masculine" taste. And it's not, so if you must exist on a strict diet of sex and violence, skip this show.

The main characters are more nerdy than they are glamorous, but since when is the entire world made up of models? They rely on their brains, decency, teamwork, and perseverance to get the job done. We haven't seen characters like Rita and Norman in any show that I know of (Rita has her Sheldon Cooper moments but she is a much nicer person). I find the inevitable falling in love of Oliver and Shane to be predictable, but that's OK too; watching their story unfold is very enjoyable.

The acting is good. I enjoy the work of actors who can get across an emotion or idea with only a facial expression.

There isn't much laugh-out-loud comedy on the show. It is certainly charming and will make you smile rather than laugh. Occasionally I have small criticisms of how specific matters are done in the show. For example, I thought that when Oliver and Shane were locked in the bank vault with the young banker, it was a bit of a cop-out to have the young man take a nap to make room for the private letter-reading between Oliver and Shane. However, these things are probably just growing pains, and no doubt if given the chance, this show will mature.

One of touching series. in simple way. stories, a nice team, adventures, few not credible details but so charming for the old flavor , for performances, for few drops of didacticism and, sure, for the sort of rehabilitation of mail in the era of technology. I admitt - the tears of emotion are frequent at each episode. because this is the basic virtue of the serie - to remind small, essential feelings , defining ourselves. and the touch of classic series from "70 - "80 decades. and that represents a real good point. for a different serie about letters and not ordinary form of magic and, in a delicate manner, about solidarity between people, empaty and... essence of Christmas spirit.