All Saints

The best damn show that has ever aired! All Saints is a show that should've never been axed. But unfortunately all the good things must come to an end! The acting, the production, the drama, the personality's of the characters and the script writing in general is out of this world. I refuse to watch any of today's tv shows because they don't come close to the impact that All Saints had.

This is enjoyable enough but make no mistake it is not a ''drama'' its a soap opera set in a hospital. It has all the old soap opera clichés like when two characters are innocently comforting each other and they get ''caught'' they behave like they are guilty of something instead of just acting normal (if you have nothing to feel guilty about you don't act guilty right? Well not in the world of soaps) or a character is in a major crisis and after a pep talk they go back to normal the next episode as if it never happened. Or they are hard working and seem on top of things at work but they are hiding a troubled personal life. Also the heavy focus on the personal lives of the staff reveal generic soap opera plots which are not dependent on the hospital setting.

Still its fun spotting all the familiar faces from shows such as Prisoner, Home and Away and Neighbours who turn up in every episode. Judith McGrath is also very good as cynical Von.

My wife and I have been streaming All Saints almost nightly now for a couple of years. It has become our all-time favorite television drama. The casting includes a wide variety of talent and the character development is remarkable! For example, you may quickly develop a like or dislike about a character at first, but as things develop you may find yourself feeling differently based on their circumstances. There is certainly no shortage of medical trauma and suspense. The Australians seem to have hit on a proven model of television entertainment that holds your interest and doesn't seem to grow old too quickly. Prima Donnas apparently are not really necessary for good quality television. Americans take note! Watch closely and you may espy an actor or two who seems very familiar to someone you may have seen in an American production!

All Saints is the best. That was decided by the Logie (Australian TV award) that it won for Best Drama, over constant favorite Blue Heelers. The combination of solid characters, good writing, moving performances and fantastic actors who all work well together makes this show the delight that it is. It's also not troubled by dealing with the tough issues, as was shown by earlier episodes where they dealt with male rape and de-tox trials. Filmed in Sydney, this show may occassionally slip into the unrealistic (as do all shows on TV) but other than that, it's fantastic.

Best part of this is you don't have to witness sex scenes. Leave it to the imagination. And dispute differences in medical opinions, they still can get along. All the cast members have different personalities but get along quite well. Judy MGrath (Von) is the best and most enjoyable to watch. Steph was the best also, both very knowledgeable and CARING. The boys also are great. No matter how the patient acts they are a forgiving group and will continue to care for unruly patients. Of course you have a Dr. That thinks he knows best but then atleast he gives in and explains .

Thoroughly enjoying series up to now and wish there were more freebies.

Also I am hooked on all the Australian shows and end up disappointed when done.

Very enjoyable compare to US tv Mary.