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..really liked the original production.. so when it ended at what appeared to be a very logical conclusion.. was pretty much at the time satisfied. But then surfing for programming.. fourteen years later, and to discover they've brought it back.. said WTF! How and why should believe this is going to work a decade and a half later... well guess what.. it's truly gotten better. Now up to date in today's world, everything is so much more complex and interesting. And there was passion there before for Hermione Norris, but now it is real-deal serious. So many ensemble productions have gone by the boards, but these guys have given new life and hope to all those seriously worthwhile, but thought past-time series. It is most desired they continue on for as long as they can keep producing such great work.. bravo to all involved.
Out of all of the dramatic comedies produced on either side of the Atlantic, Cold Feet is the finest to date. Its writing is consistently spectacular - with acting to match, and its return for a sixth (and soon seventh) season has been genuinely triumphant and a sheer joy to watch. A past attempt to develop an American version was - predictably - met with failure. THIS one is the real deal, the one worth "binging" on.
- stevehc-05118
- Mar 17, 2017
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I absolutely love this show. Now have watch the old first 5 seasons and moving back to the newest versions. Keep it going please. Love these characters.
- tlwhitecdn
- Apr 24, 2019
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I never saw this on TV but bought the box set two weeks ago, not entirely sure I was going to like it. By the second episode I was completely hooked, and have watched the entire series in record time. Something about it makes it totally unputdownable. The writing is brilliant; I often found myself laughing out loud and then close to tears within one and the same episode. Despite being beyond the age bracket at which I gather the programme was targeted, unmarried and having no children I could still identify with the characters. I think that at one time or another I either empathized or became exasperated with each of them in turn.
The acting is superb throughout, and in the last two episodes it positively took my breath away. Hermione Norris in particular was absolutely extraordinary; why her acting ability doesn't seem to be given the recognition it deserves, I cannot imagine. By the end of the show, I think all the other characters were somewhat in the shadow of hers - which is a massive tribute to her and takes nothing at all away from the excellent work of the others.
There are too many comic highlights to mention, but I particularly appreciated David trying to get his baby son off to sleep by reading stock market reports, Pete's mum being introduced to the joys of smoking cannabis and the mens' ability to play decent golf being affected by the vagaries of their sex lives.
I can't recommend this strongly enough - it really is a television masterpiece.
The acting is superb throughout, and in the last two episodes it positively took my breath away. Hermione Norris in particular was absolutely extraordinary; why her acting ability doesn't seem to be given the recognition it deserves, I cannot imagine. By the end of the show, I think all the other characters were somewhat in the shadow of hers - which is a massive tribute to her and takes nothing at all away from the excellent work of the others.
There are too many comic highlights to mention, but I particularly appreciated David trying to get his baby son off to sleep by reading stock market reports, Pete's mum being introduced to the joys of smoking cannabis and the mens' ability to play decent golf being affected by the vagaries of their sex lives.
I can't recommend this strongly enough - it really is a television masterpiece.
- hillrosemary
- Oct 13, 2009
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I had serious doubts about the resurrection of the series but the 2016 season just reminds you what was so good, and different, about this show.
There is a warmth at the heart of Cold Feet so that we continue to care about the characters, even without Rachel!!!! Such a pleasure to have them all back.
They cover all human drama with humour and tragedy which means, although they don't spare the clichés, that they manage the balance of tragedy and comedy with finesse.
Long may the reunion continue
There is a warmth at the heart of Cold Feet so that we continue to care about the characters, even without Rachel!!!! Such a pleasure to have them all back.
They cover all human drama with humour and tragedy which means, although they don't spare the clichés, that they manage the balance of tragedy and comedy with finesse.
Long may the reunion continue
- Nicole1062
- Oct 9, 2016
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Cold feet a comedy about couples, sex, love, families & sex...they seem to like sex...........then again who doesn't!!
This is British comedy better than its best, this is COMEDY at its best. It'll stand against all others. And this is not only because the gorgeous Helen Baxendale is in it.
The series starts 6 months after the one off play finished. All the couples are still together [ just ] despite the best attempts of Parenthood, sex problems [ told you they liked it ] money troubles and a forgotten Wedding, i won't tell you whose if you haven't seen it yet.
This is comedy for grown ups, not only because of the racy content, both visual & verbal, but because it makes you think as well as laugh.
Watch it you'll LOVE IT. And it must have done a wonder for the sale of roses!
This is British comedy better than its best, this is COMEDY at its best. It'll stand against all others. And this is not only because the gorgeous Helen Baxendale is in it.
The series starts 6 months after the one off play finished. All the couples are still together [ just ] despite the best attempts of Parenthood, sex problems [ told you they liked it ] money troubles and a forgotten Wedding, i won't tell you whose if you haven't seen it yet.
This is comedy for grown ups, not only because of the racy content, both visual & verbal, but because it makes you think as well as laugh.
Watch it you'll LOVE IT. And it must have done a wonder for the sale of roses!
'At Home With The Braithwaites' was fantastic, but lacked the warmth; 'The Darling Buds of May' was lovely, but lacked the realism; 'Cold Feet' just had it all.....
Often compared to 'Friends' which I view as a two-dimensional, superficial string of only-occasionally-funny-but-more-so-puerile-gags aimed at the teenage market, 'Cold Feet' was so much more than this. Mike Bullen created and wrote with stunning ingenuity an intelligent, warm, funny, sad, tragic, weird-at-times-yet-deep-down realistic piece of quality comedy-drama. I have yet to see something of the same genre supersede or even match its standards of acting, writing and direction. Absolutely wonderful.
Often compared to 'Friends' which I view as a two-dimensional, superficial string of only-occasionally-funny-but-more-so-puerile-gags aimed at the teenage market, 'Cold Feet' was so much more than this. Mike Bullen created and wrote with stunning ingenuity an intelligent, warm, funny, sad, tragic, weird-at-times-yet-deep-down realistic piece of quality comedy-drama. I have yet to see something of the same genre supersede or even match its standards of acting, writing and direction. Absolutely wonderful.
- ashleymark83
- Sep 12, 2004
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- moo_chew-1
- Aug 10, 2006
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I have watched cold feet from day one. Fantastic series. Well done on bringing it back after its long hiatus. It is still as good as ever. I haven't watched the last series as yet, as I don't want it to be all over! Thanks to all involved for the laughter and tears over the years.
- AvidTv_watcher1
- Jun 16, 2020
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Really enjoying this comedy drama. Great character development . You laugh and feel with them . Very , very relatable life stories . Did I mention the exceedingly brillant acting skills ?? Go watch , you will love it .
- martinaprior
- Nov 9, 2019
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I'm not much of a TV watcher. I rarely flick through TV because both the BBC and ITV are just dire at the best of times. When I do watch a TV show I'll go with big budget American shows like Game of Thrones or Walking Dead.
Cold Feet though... I caught this by mistake during the first series and loved it. Everything about it is perfect. Every actor is perfect. Nothing else has ever got me so involved and laugh and cry so much. Having it come back so many years later and be every bit as good as it was before... Thank you Mike Bullen. Thank you cast for all coming back. And please keep it coming! (More Ramona though, please!)
Cold Feet though... I caught this by mistake during the first series and loved it. Everything about it is perfect. Every actor is perfect. Nothing else has ever got me so involved and laugh and cry so much. Having it come back so many years later and be every bit as good as it was before... Thank you Mike Bullen. Thank you cast for all coming back. And please keep it coming! (More Ramona though, please!)
The writers did a good job of creating funny scenarios, with interesting dialogue. The actors do a good job creating believable if somewhat over the top characters.
Unfortunately I have problem one problem with the show and that is-I don't like any of the characters. Each of them has enough annoying traits to make them to make him/her fairly unlikable.
I do not respect any of the characters.
None of them seems to have a moral center. None of them has any integrity.
In that sense, I suppose the show is very realistic in its depiction of typical middle class people in a very materialistic world. The stories reflect realistic events in the lives of "normal" people, except for maybe a few crazy slapstick scenes that seem to keep happening, especially to Adam and Pete.
Unfortunately I have problem one problem with the show and that is-I don't like any of the characters. Each of them has enough annoying traits to make them to make him/her fairly unlikable.
I do not respect any of the characters.
None of them seems to have a moral center. None of them has any integrity.
In that sense, I suppose the show is very realistic in its depiction of typical middle class people in a very materialistic world. The stories reflect realistic events in the lives of "normal" people, except for maybe a few crazy slapstick scenes that seem to keep happening, especially to Adam and Pete.
- rebeccariter
- May 29, 2014
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This is the best comedy of the 1990's and hopefully continue strong in to 2000. It makes its american counter-part Friends like a childish sitcom. Cold Feet is the best drama/comdey in a long time that only the british could do best. The script is razor sharpe, the actors are easy to ID with and the plot is fast full of twist and very sexy
- chris.weir
- Mar 11, 2000
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My review is based on my feelings of what I watched. I binged the five seasons in a 2 week period. That also included a couple of rewatches. I was frustrated, I laughed-smiled, was judgmental at times and I cried. But I also felt a little bit of me in every character. I felt their pain, happiness, frustration, pride, energy and other feelings. Was absolutely a great show was sad to see it end. Than I discovered the reunion and in tv bliss again! My age at the moment going through the same life obstacles good bad cauitious and aging parents. Like a good book this show was well written casted perfectly. When you go on with your ordinary day and than all of sudden questioning yourself what would... do? You know you watched an extremely brilliant show! Well done. Would even like to see the next generation go through the same but as we all know life is completely different so as said... next generation?
For many years, most of our TV watching has been UK productions. Poldark, Shetland, The Coroner, Home Fires, Father Brown, Death in Paradise, Inspector Lewis are some of our favorites.
Cold Feet quickly went to the top of the list. Vividly portrayed, funny, real characters, great writing--people you quickly grow to care about. Perfection.
We note that the current seasons (2016-present) are a continuation of the original series (1998-2003), so we will have to find the DVDs of the originals so we can spend more time with these folks.
Cold Feet quickly went to the top of the list. Vividly portrayed, funny, real characters, great writing--people you quickly grow to care about. Perfection.
We note that the current seasons (2016-present) are a continuation of the original series (1998-2003), so we will have to find the DVDs of the originals so we can spend more time with these folks.
This program is excellent, no idea what hexa-2 is on about, midlands?? the program is set in Manchester for starters not the midlands, idiot!
All the characters are brilliant actors pull off each role perfectly, watched the whole series and would suggest it to any one who wants the English version of friends. Slightly different to friends its more realistic and its British so much better! The main story starts off about characters Adam and Rachael but by series 2 the whole cast are involved in the main story lines.
Finished in 2003 there are 5 series to watch with about 6 -8 episodes in each. Can buy the box set in most DVD shops for about 20-30 pounds.
All the characters are brilliant actors pull off each role perfectly, watched the whole series and would suggest it to any one who wants the English version of friends. Slightly different to friends its more realistic and its British so much better! The main story starts off about characters Adam and Rachael but by series 2 the whole cast are involved in the main story lines.
Finished in 2003 there are 5 series to watch with about 6 -8 episodes in each. Can buy the box set in most DVD shops for about 20-30 pounds.
- keesh911-1
- Feb 13, 2008
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Been a fan since day one. I don't watch much TV, it's mostly over dramatised and heavy padded trash. Very little British TV keeps me entertained (and I am British!) But Cold Feet has always hit the mark.
One episode in on series 9 and I've laughed, cried, got angry (at Adam's boss, bloody Snowflakes!) And laughed again, all within an hour.
Keep it coming Mr. Bullen.
. . . but do we have to have crappy Millennial music? The original run had music that reflected the tastes of viewers the same age as the characters. Now we have crappy Millennial music mixed in, which just spoils the whole feel of the show. Get rid of it, please.
- pennyfarthingbicycle
- Mar 29, 2019
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- amrharrymac
- Jun 2, 2020
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COLD FEET which can be seen in the USA on the BRAVO channel has the edgy quality of HBO's SEX AND THE CITY another favorite of mine. It
follows the ups and downs of three British couples and their relationships. Kind of British THIRTYSOMETHING although at least one of the couples is on the forty side of thirty.
It surely is better than most anything shown on American Network tv and worth checking out.
follows the ups and downs of three British couples and their relationships. Kind of British THIRTYSOMETHING although at least one of the couples is on the forty side of thirty.
It surely is better than most anything shown on American Network tv and worth checking out.
Cold Feet was set in the north west of England, in Manchester, not the Midlands.
We found it just as good as everyone has said. Funny, touching, sad, and well acted & staged. So much so that we bought the full DVD set when it finished.
The only thing that I would say is that it seemed to use many of the situations that were used in 'thirtysomething' ( finest ensemble drama series ever !), and sometimes came very close to the actual stories in 'ts'. You could say that thius was natural, dealing with the same type of people, but it was a bit naughty.
We found it just as good as everyone has said. Funny, touching, sad, and well acted & staged. So much so that we bought the full DVD set when it finished.
The only thing that I would say is that it seemed to use many of the situations that were used in 'thirtysomething' ( finest ensemble drama series ever !), and sometimes came very close to the actual stories in 'ts'. You could say that thius was natural, dealing with the same type of people, but it was a bit naughty.