800 Words

It's the best series since Parenthood, every character is endearing, the writing is excellent, the dialogues aren't trivial but compelling and believable. George's struggle with the loss of his wife is palpable and tears your heart out! George is vulnerable which adds an extra layer of attraction to the quirky and beautiful women of Weld. Tongue in cheek humor is cleverly laced throughout the storyline and I can't wait for each new episode!

I love this show, Strangely about words and so much more and yet I struggle now to write why I love this show. Something for everyone perhaps; Clever for sure; Cliché for certain; but entertaining - absolutely. Out of a tragic beginning comes a show worthy of 42 minutes of my day. Watch and enjoy. I was and am still a huge fan of the 90's show Northern Exposure, and Chris' monologues, summary or prequels - insightful, prophetic, thought provoking and just plain good stuff; This simple 800 word show is up there for this fan

..is it gripping TV.. of course not.. but while there is sooo much lesser stuff still on-air.. this one could really have been given more life..

..for three seasons, they all made it entertaining and most all times wide-audience friendly.. would one or two more really have been so bad..

..best of luck guys.. and like Erik said.. you did deserve better from the powers-that-be..

..and how can you possibly cancel a show with Melina Vidler in it..

I have loved this show since I found it streaming on Acorn TV here in the States. It's not often that we get to see the quality programs from New Zealand/Australia and that's not because there aren't any, it's because every time there is one (A Place to Call Home from OZ comes to mind) it gets canceled! Now the same has happened to 800 Words and there are enough characters to keep the show going many more seasons. I don't often get attached emotionally to series tv but this one was of the exceptions. As far as some people not understanding the liberal parenting style of the father in this series it's important to remember that drama can't be drama if there isn't tension in the writing. Who'd want two perfect children who never do anything wrong? I will miss this show. Maybe someone from NetFlix will pick it up!!

After his wife dies, he brings his teenage kids from a big city in Australia to small town New Zealand to start over. Characters are quirky without over-doing it. I enjoyed it so much from the first episode that I binge-watched the first two series in a day and a half, and am looking forward to the third.