User reviews

Sure, I would probably not have watched it if it hadn't been for Philip Glenister. But I found it to be solid, warm hearted entertainment. They could well have went over the top with stereotypes and culture clash, but managed not to most of the time. Though sometimes forseeable it offers some nice twists and turns and most of all a great cast. I'm really looking forward to the second season.

I cannot review the whole series because I have only watched 4 episodes. As a southern American, I cringe at the the over-the-top redneck accents. But that is part of the entertainment value of the show. Who doesn't love making fun of people, especially us southern Americans. I love British humor and watch as many shows as I can, and adding in the American aspect makes it even more fun. I don't think I have ever wanted to stay in any RV park in Florida, and this makes the prospect even less appealing! But I recommend the show, it's really funny. Americans just try not to be offended and just laugh.

You cannot parody or even accurately caricature any person of color, no Asians, no Pacific Islanders or Latin American or anyone whose distant ancestors may at any time been "colonized."

But White Southern Americans? Pull out all the stops, man! Go exploit every cliche, parody every affectation, dress them up like Daisy and the Duke boys all you like.

They deserve it. A bunch of 'em voted for Trump!

Absolutely brilliant. Showing pure British determination in a clean and funny way. Fingers crossed that there is a series two.

If you enjoy British comedy or just good fun tv shows, this is one of them. I watched Living the Dream in one sitting as I enjoyed it so much. There's no swearing or smut, just good clean fun. My Mum loved it as did everyone who saw it after me. Only someone who has no sense of humour or who doesn't understand British comedy would rate this low. I gave it 10 out of 10.

The Brits may not know that Kissimmee, Florida is not on a river or near the seashore but you can't fool us Yankees with the area where this show is filmed. We know that Kissimmee/Orlando is inland and no river is in the area, Otherwise I like the show.

The change in cast for the second series was a mistake. Without Kevin Nash and Kim Fields, there was definitely something missing. The direction was less folksy and caring. It was very exciting to see a program dealing with Brit ex-pats in the Central Florida area.

Thoroughly enjoyed this. Made a very pleasant change from the usual, sex, violence and bad language programs that are on TV. The bad reviewers obviously don't get British humour.

I love British shows and humour. I watch more of them than from any other source. I also lived in Florida for 20 years. So, this is the show for me, right? It is awful. I only wish I had given up after 30 minutes, as someone else did, instead of waiting until now.

I really miss this series because it was very well written and very funny. The storyline was well constructed, and each character was acted superbly. A great cast of actors, and I enjoyed watching the series unfold.

In the first series you see the family move to their newly acquired RV Park and we meet the rather eccentric characters. Just about everyone living there has a great story to tell. Lots of twists start to unravel as the story unfolds until the climax is reached and justice is served but I won't say anymore because I don't like to give spoilers. You will have to watch the series to find out more.

I have to admit - when I first watched the first or second episode, I didn't really care for this show. However, I kept watching and it really grew on me. I especially loved Troy in the first season. The Character was larger than life (literally and figuratively) with a heart of gold under a rough exterior. I really miss him in Season 2. Kim Field was also wonderful in Season 1. Love Leslie Jordan (Aiden). He is great in everything he plays. He has brought a lot of humor and light to the show. Honestly, he really makes the show for me. Leslie Sharp and Philip Glenister are great actors - Mal and Jen have good chemistry and the characters are believable and funny. I was worried I wouldn't find anything to replace the show "Benidorm" after it ended - I loved the show so much. However, Living the Dream, to me, is just as funny. It is lighthearted and I feel good just watching it. Love love love. The Southern accents seem a little overdone some times, but that is my only critique. It is my new favorite show.

Great series with a great setting, I find it entertaining, relaxing and wishing I was brave enough to give something like that a go. Look forward to future series. It is very interesting to compare the lifestyles here and in Florida, although I do wonder if the house and cars will be sustainable in the long run. Troy is a great character I think he will end up a friend not enemy!

I wanted to love this show, because I adore Leslie Jordan, Philip Glenister & Lesley Sharp. The writing reminds me of any Tyler Perry TV show, unrealistic and beyond silly. The neighbors are all over the top stereotypes, of southerners with horrible accents. The Brits are much better, at the southern accent than the yanks. There are funny moments but I just had higher expectations.

We downloaded this for something to watch on our 8 hour flight to Gran Canary's and back, we absolutely loved it, loved all the characters, ok it's not spectacular, but the acting is good and it is all good clean fun, leslie jordon is fantastic to watch, he can make you laugh without even saying anything lol, Lesley and Philip are superb actors, and so are Rosie and Brenock, it must have been difficult to cast a young star that could actually sing and play instruments to suit the character. And with the addition of Paula as the mother in law was genius.The trouble is we are now left wondering if and when there is going to be a 3rd series? and with the same characters? here's hoping.

We all have dreams of upping sticks and moving to Florida to take over a rundown ram shackled trailer park right? Of course we have and that is the plot for Sky Ones dreadfully unfunny new series Living The Dream. I can only hope that Philip Glenister and Lesley Sharpe were well paid as I can think of no other reason two of the countries finest acting talents would be involved in something so bad. Whilst the production quality is high the same can not be said of the script which just goes from insulting one American stereotype to another. From red neck American trailer trash to rich white god faring Christians no one is safe from a cheap insult. The half baked stories go from stupid to utterly ridiculous one can only hope this series is missed by our American friends, as it could do more damage to Anglo American relations since we burnt the White House down in 1812.

I love the take on Americans in an RV park in the south. To me, the Americans are spot on. And I especially love that the Brits don't take any guff, stand up for themselves, and make themselves right at home. I've only seen three episodes but anticipate much pleasure watching this short series. What I hope to see in future episodes: the Americans learn from the Brits, the Brits find success and happiness, and everyone ends up being just as quirky as possible. Leslie Jordan shines among the Americans cast. Although I'm not as familar with the British cast members, I've added them to my list of actors to look for when checking out Acorn and BritBox.

I love this show! Great acting great story lines. There is only the first series on Britbox, I want to see #2 and am wishing and hoping for a third series?!

I was actually captivated until I felt cheated by the rather shoddy shift off: it seemed like wings were clipped, that what could have really soared never got to fly. Too bad, that. Maybe if the Florida they were addressing actually got experienced embraced &/or loved they might have realized their objective? How fun would it be to see their uncircumscribed go at that?

The actor Rosie Day is 27 but the character she plays, Tina, is 15. So, in the gym sceene in episode 3 (or 4) in series 1, the producers are sexualising a 15 year old. This begs the question.....'WTF?'!

The show is reminiscent of The Durrells, only each family members accent is from a completely different part of the UK (was going to say England, but they're further than that).

It would be interesting to think what Americans think of this show because it really stereotypes them in a not too favourable light.

And another thing, 600 word minimum review, what's up with that, IMBD?

PS: Very sad about the recent passing of Leslie Jordan; he certainly added a lot of needed colour and tone to that show.

Not a fan of British comedy however this one is a refreshing surprise !

Great casting !

Love the southern US music !

Recommend viewing !

Unfortunately, not liking new cast member Paula Wilcox, please send her back to UK.....

Funny show that points out some of the many differences between Speaking English and what they call English. As a transplant it was very on point with the struggles and issues coming to the US

Binge watched the whole series ! Is there going to be a second series?