Up Here

It's one of those series that while I am watching, I get up, make myself something to eat, do the dishes,, while I am listening to what is going on, and I know I am not missing something important.

The story is sweet, the acting is good, there are certainly some very funny scenes, but the feeling is wrong. I guess that the songs are kind of mediocre, and the voices in their heads don't add much to the plot

Where is New York? The outdoor scenes are so few and it could be anywhere in the world. It is 1999 but it feels like its 1995. Where are the mobile phones? Where is the frenzy of entering a new millennium? The worry that it could be the end of the world? That the computers could crash?

Also I have some doubt about the clothing choices.

I noticed that the rating is higher amongst US users, than the rest of us.

This show has its flaws, but it really has some catchy songs, overall good choreo, and a compelling and emotional exploration of what it means to trust someone and how our past outlines how we interact with the world, and our past relationships can affect how we behave in new ones. And the character Miguel!! It's so rare to see a man's trauma explored and softness in personality celebrated, without it being played for laughs or only created so a woman can find him attractive. So it's a refreshing addition to television as far as I'm concerned with his character :) and he's so well acted too! There are some weak lyrics (but also some great ones), the lead woman feels written a bit weaker than her counterpart (the aforementioned Miguel), and some of the choreo feels like it wasn't altered for television and would play better on a stage; but it's still solid performances all around. If you like musicals, I think you'll like this. Watch it just for Miguel, I swear!!

Cards on the table. I would happily watch Mae Whitman reading tax returns so I may be a little biased in welcoming this addition to the schedule. Musical rom-coms are, of course, the Marmite of showbiz and this is obviously reflected in the reviews to date. But if you're a fan, you certainly won't be disappointed by the glorious mix of sense and sensibility. There are certainly plenty of points of recognition with the array of competing inner voices that surround those first glimmers of love. As with many musical numbers the words are rather more important than the tunes but, to my mind, that increases the value, especially when performed with such clarity by Whitman and Valdes.

Seriously, I don't get how anyone can watch this show and not end up loving it. The leads are adorable together, but they're also incredibly screwed up by past traumas that make it hard to drown out the voices in their heads. This isn't a sappy love story; it's a story about two people who want each other so much, but their past keeps holding them back from embracing the future. It paints a realistic picture of dating and falling in love, all while singing upbeat songs with lyrics that are actually pretty dark.

The talent of everyone in this show is off the charts. I find myself even enjoying the a-hole characters because they're SO GOOD. The writing is some of the best I have seen in a long time. And the late-90s cringe fashion is a 10/10. 😂

Give this show a chance. You won't be disappointed!

So I'll admit - I've been a long-time fan of Mae Whitman & Carlos Valdes. Mae is always entertaining, wonderful, and witty. What struck me though, was Carlos - I haven't heard from him since his StarKid days, so I was thrilled (and intrigued!) to see him in something so mainstream. Together, these two make a wonderful blend, and it just feels right. It's corny and cheesy but in the best sort of ways.

I think this would be the perfect show for when you're feeling down and need a little pick-me-up. The plot line is easy to follow, it's formulated like any other romance. However, I found myself incredibly invested. I was on my toes the entire time watching it.

This was easily a sweet little bite, and I am incredibly excited for season 2. As soon as Lindsey had that conversation with Ted, in the final episode, I knew where it was going.

Again, what a pleasant surprise. I wasn't expecting to love this as much as I did. The songs are fun, the actors are all talented, and this was just a blast. (-: