Yeah, I'm an old guy...65 this month to be exact, and I have fallen in love with this series. I used to edit sound in several major U.S. TV series, so I have an appreciation of the effort, talent and artistry that goes into a show like this. Of course the young pretty girls are a factor in my appreciation of this show, but only a factor. The story lines, characters, situations and deeper meanings are what keep me watching. My hat is off to everybody connected with this show because they all did a danged good job.
I will later get season one and two, of course, but Series Three is where Bella comes in and all sorts of fun begins. FAVORITE MOMENT OF THE SERIES is where Bella comes out on the dock to see what is going on with Rikki and Cleo and insists that "Something magical is going on...isn't it?" Rikki retorts..."There's no such thing as magic!" Right before a water-tentacle leaps out of the jetty and sucks her entire body off the pier. This scene was done with such ease and normality, that the shock of the moment hits you like a brick. (At least it hits me that way...which is why I keep laughing every time I see it.) The acting, special effects, sound effects, music...it's all absolutely perfect. (Which is true of every minute of this show.)
Other parts I love; Bella's singing, all the moon pool scenes, and the interplay between Zane and Rikki. When I first began watching this show, I figured that Zane would eventually end up in prison or something. It took real talent to get him to the point where he could turn into Rikki's bff. I also loved the discovery of Rikki's true home-life etc. Great feelings and lessons in there.
I could go on forever, but I'll hold it down to a few important details that have continually held me to this wonderful show;
1. There are no drugs, alcohol, nudity, or even the typical "social problems" that so many shows throw in to hold the viewer's attention. This show doesn't need that stuff and I'm very grateful that the producer, directors, writers etc., have a deep understanding of that. This show stands on its own without a whiff of that psycho-bilge.
2. This show provides a great variety of life-lessons and examples of descent behavior. Even the bar is devoid of cigs and booze. All this without a single comment about it. For an old guy like me, it's a very refreshing show where there's never a car-chase, or machine-gun fight, just three normal mermaids confronting life's complexities...WHAT???
I should also mention, that I've been watching these episodes on YouTube for ages. I paid no money for all that viewing, but I did develop such a love for this show, that I am now buying it on DVD. Meaning...that YouTube can be more of a help to "the industry" than many people might imagine. Another series I will be buying is "Roswell." It's always fun to catch it as a freebie, but I really look forward to bringing it home as my own DVDs.
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Sweet
Fabulous! I watch it with my 11-year-old daughter. We are hooked. It is so sweet. We binge watched it while binge eating junk food. I'm sad that it's done. Please make more! We love the Zane character. More, please!
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Leigh Paul Maguire
Excellent series
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 26, 2013