A to Z

Two episodes in, I described this series as a cute little trifle. It came out about the same time as another romantic comedy series, Marry Me, which had a far superior pilot.

But over time my feelings changed. While Marry Me was a conventional sitcom where no one changes, A to Z really grappled with what it means to be in a serious relationship, portraying with humor and intelligence the sort of issues that can come up when you're in love but still unsure where things are headed.

The show also got funnier as it went along, primarily because of the increased role of the non-friend office characters. It's a shame it was cancelled.

My original review: I've seen two episodes so far, and I'm enjoying the show, which is funny and sweet. The weakest aspect is the guy's side-kick, because while the character is being portrayed as girl-obsessed and smarmy, he actually comes across to me as possibly gay. I'm not saying the actor is gay, but he seems like an odd casting choice unless they're planning a future episode where it turns out his obsession with women is just him overcompensating.

I also feel the show's little premise is trying so hard to be clever that it's gone all the way round to dumb. Each show begins with this thing about how this couple dated for such and such a time, and this is the comprehensive story of their relationship. I think they think this means that they're leaving it up in the air whether they break up or get married, but comprehensive relationship would include marriage so by the logic of the statement they will definitely break up in the amount of time specified. There is certainly a more elegant way to have phrased it, but it's too late now.

This actually wasn't a bad show.

It's cute, adorable, fluffy, entertaining and a very lighthearted show to watch.

But…

… It's nothing new.

The two leads, Ben Feldman and Cristin Milioti, were entertaining to watch but more often than not, I found my attention always drawn to Milioti.

The show also has a great supporting cast including Lenora Crichlow from UK's Being Human with Katey Sagal (Sons of Anarchy) narrating the series and I do like how the supporting cast gets screen time and stories away from the two leads.

It would have been something I would have continued to watch had it got a second season but I'm not heartbroken about it being cancelled.

The smartest and funniest thing on TV since ages, very will written, great cast and lovely story, its been some time since something this good has been on TV, i hope we will see many more seasons of it!! The smartest and funniest thing on TV since ages, very will written, great cast and lovely story, its been some time since something this good has been on TV, i hope we will see many more seasons of it!! The smartest and funniest thing on TV since ages, very will written, great cast and lovely story, its been some time since something this good has been on TV, i hope we will see many more seasons of it!!The smartest and funniest thing on TV since ages, very will written, great cast and lovely story, its been some time since something this good has been on TV, i hope we will see many more seasons of it!!

I put exactly the same title in my quick review of "Manhattan Love Story". What is happening this fall? So many new, fresh romantic comedies out there!

A to Z makes a very good addition to the pack! Is sweet, joyful, funny, romantic, with a light tone of sarcasm for dating and finding your soul-mate in our modern era.

A stands for Andrew and Z for Zelda, the main characters, but it signifies the intention of the producers for at least 26 episodes, as in the 26 letters of the English Alphabet, where each episode gets its name from the letters. i.e. "A is for Acquaintances","B is for Big Glory" etc.

The 2 leads are endearing and make a good couple. In the beginning there are the usual awkward moments between them that in the end adding to the sweetness of the show. The script is good although it seems somehow forced here and there but thankfully there is no laughing track in this.

Overall: 2014 seems like the year of good romcom, so if you like the genre, A to Z is not to be missed.

It's a refreshing concept and the characters are very likable. I really enjoy their dynamic and the story. Too bad it is not renewed! Would have been interesting to watch it unfold.