Hope Island

I am not a big TV fan. And, I highly recommend Hope Island for anyone who is tired of the usual network programming. Hope Island is a refreshing alternative to shows that pass for programming on most networks. Hope Island makes up for it's lack of violence, gratuitous sex, mean spirited humor, and offensive scripts with a cast of lovable and believable characters.

I find myself rooting for the `good guys' who seem to struggle with the same questions in life that I struggle with. In a few short episodes, I have formed an attachment to and affection for the characters on Hope Island.

In addition, the show is especially well crafted. For those of you who find the sloppy production that is the norm offensive, Hope Island is a treat. I am especially impressed with the sound editing. I am constantly amazed by the subtle and effective use of sound in Hope Island to convey just the right mood for the scene.

This is the Americanized version of "Ballykissangel" from Ireland (Just like "Three's Company" was based upon a British show). It was a very good series for the family, just like the Irish series. The characters were 3 dimensional and human and the acting was 8 out of 10. Too bad the series was cancelled by PAX-TV after only one season. The similarities between the Irish and the American versions were actually quite amusing. When they cast 'Kevin' the policeman in the American version, they found an actor who could be a brother of the actor in the Irish version.

I woke up one morning and buy accident i turned on TV and saw episode of Hope Island, since two weeks ago ,now i wake up every morning at 9 to watch it ,its very nice show , smooth, everyday story about people on hope island, i don't know , i was reading that this show is canceled after 1 season , and that made me feel very bad, show is super. and i have enough on TV of this stupid shows like Bold and Beautiful , As the world turns , etc,etc who are running since years ,and now finally one decent series comes on TV and they cancel it , i hope in future they make more of such a series like Hope Island , its just started in my country so i will enjoy while i can to watch it , drinking in the morning my few cups of coffee and enjoying the series , I give it 10* , its really wonderful show !!

Hope Island was the best show that I have ever seen. I was very upset at the cancellation of it by PAX tv. This show was a big part of my life. I always watched it and have a part in the Bring Hope back To Our Homes Campaign. Help us Hope Fans and other fans. In Canada, Showcase is re-airing reruns of the show at night, so if you are in Canada, ask you local t.v. company if you can or do get it. We have done everything, and now it's time for you to help us. You can read Fan Fiction written by us fans, and share you comments and stories. Hope Island fans untie and help us bring Hope back to our homes!

Even though I have taped Hope Island, I wish it was still on t.v. Every episode has a message and a sweetness about it. The characters all have strengths and flaws, they grow as the series progresses and the viewer learns more about them all the time. Daniel, the main character, may be a minister, but he deals with day-to-day living and his vocation in a positive, but not heavy-handed way and sometimes humorous or heartfelt manner. The religious tone of the show is not overpowering, but seems comfortable and somehow reassuring. The Widow's Walk, the local inn/pub is sentry of many of the stories and the location of one of the few phones on the island. The isolation and the beauty of the island setting are an integral part of the stories. The non-island world is always in the background....lottery tickets are bought off island and were the focus of one great episode. This is a show that I watch when I need a smile, and hope in people.