Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce

this show is delightful. witty, contemporary and wholesome. yes wholesome. suck on that. it is more wholesome to be free and a good person than a judgmental closet case. this show is an accurate portrayal of Angelinos into today's climate. thank you. finally.

Not only is it nice to see Los Angeles is an affectionate light (watch Los Angeles Plays Itself), but the acting is understated and pleasant. I'm reminded of the early days of Sex in the City, when people would host Manhattan drink parties and wait to see what Carrie would wear. Albeit, we've grown up. Sequin hot pants aren't going to cut it. The reality of home ownership, child rearing, wacky sometimes awesome friendships (old and new), and the demise, rebirth and creation of ideals, leaves a modern woman striped of certainty, often depressed, and in need of affirmation. This show is that and the top shelf bottle, without the fatty liver. Again thank you.

Remember Padawan, adaption is one of the seven traits that define life.

Well, I really did not expect to like this series, judging by reviews and description. But oddly enough, I did. Now, don't expect realistic drama or characters with who you can really identify yourself. There are some though, I really like Barbara, she is badass and you can relate to her, if you are divorced over the 40 woman who works for living. Other women are far too privileged to relate but I have to say IMO they are fun to watch. I don't hate Abby, like most critics here stated. She really tries to be positive in any situation, I like that attitude. She smiles even if she is really down and she tries, God she tries to be fun and perky. You can't hate her for that. Delia is amazing, and even thou she seems perfect at first glance, you can see she makes some mistakes as everyone else. I even like Jo and Phoebe though they strike me like a bit of stereotypes. All in all, it's really fun to watch. I am hooked!

I wondered why Bravo pushed this show so hard before it debuted. I have tried watching it since the first episode. It is difficult to stay interested for the long haul. First of all, I think the casting is weak, especially Lisa Edelstein's character, Abby. I don't think she was a good choice to play the main character. She can't carry the show, and from there it just gets worse. I don't like any of the characters. I don't love or hate any of them, and that's the problem. I'm indifferent. It's like watching paint dry. I'll blame it on the script and the writing. I've seen these actors in other things, and it's not their acting ability that is in question. All I can say is that it did not live up to all the big hoopla. I casually watch for now, but don't care if I see another episode. I don't look forward to it, and certainly won't be invested for a second season. Sorry, but it's boring and mediocre at best.

Finally a show which speaks to an older demographic. Similar in genre to "Sex in the City". The dialogue was fresh and funny.The show started well, full of humour, sex and a good story line. But it's as if someone changed writers half way through and the tone changed to confusion anger and a very depressing tone. Abby's character as wishy washy, as she changes her mind about what she wants every few seconds. Lyla was a much better character than the neurotic Jo. Even happy Phoebe's funny character changes drastically. I was hoping for a comedic relief to escape to, but got irritated and depressed instead.The show has potential but needs to lighten up.

I find the show quite entertaining! As a divorced mom, I can relate somewhat with Lisa Edelstein's character, Abby. Of course I'm not wealthy or perfectly beautiful like these women but I do love the situations Abby gets herself into. I do think they could get rid of the Phoebe character and no one would care, they've tried way too hard to add a Samantha Jones character and the actress/character comes across as sluty and desperate not sexy. I also believe the show would benefit with a little more Lyla (Janeane Garofalo) as she seems to be the most real person in the group. It's a very funny and somewhat relatable escape from reality.