pancake_repairman
This isn't a generic sitcom. The characters are more proactive and opinionated, more real and substantial than your standard sitcom. The writers wisely avoid typical setup/punchline jokes, but unfortunately don't offer any clever alternative comedic approach, and are sexually fixated in a way that seems juvenile and gratuitous. It really didn't make me laugh at all, in fact I think this show would be more accurately categorised as a light drama than a comedy. The main drawcard for fans of the show seems to be the way it panders to the conservative middle class, propping up their delusions of hipness. Sorry, if you identify with this show you ain't hip.
insomniac_rod
This had to be the best comedy that came out in 2002. I loved everything about this show: the perfect cast led by the beautiful, talented, and mature Paula Marshall and the talented Justin Louis. Every episode was funny and always a pleasure to watch.The supporting cast is great also, delivers expectations.The situations are funny and backed by a smart script and perfect acting.This comedy is intelligent and realistic, like none other of it's genre. What else could you ask? Sadly this show was cancelled in early 2003. It's a shame that NBC cancelled it after season 1, it's beyond reason why these kind of comedies with a solid structure, good cast, and everything are axed while other comedies that are popular but not funny are still on air. I'd really like to get the episodes on DVD or even taped, I regret I didn't taped them. As the post above stated, Hidden Hills has generated a fan database!
Hopefully this sitcom will be re runned in some time... that's the least that we can expect.
dead_dudeINthehouse
I don't understand some executives... If a show is creative, has some great dialogue, well crafted characters, and it's enjoyable they cancel it because it may not be very popular. Shame on them.HIDDEN HILLS has to be the best sitcom NBC aired the last year. This show was mainly directed to young married couples, and I've read great comments by these couples about the show.The situations are fun, and real life. The characters are great! The actors who play them know exactly how to mix comedy and look fresh, natural. The dialogue is superb, you get attached to every episode from the beginning. The potential of the show is big, this show deserved another chance! Damnit I hate when these people cancel great shows like this one.HIGHLY RECOMMENDED, you won't regret watch this show with high expectations and you'll have a great time.
gsas82
... so far. It's only Tuesday. But it's pretty darn good. Think of it as the anti-Brady Bunch in terms of suburban comedy fare. Any show that uses "Con te Partiro" and a bizzarre water motif in soft-core male fantasies definitely gets marks for creativity. Most shows take a while for the dynamic between characters to really find its groove, but this show has done it right away- and not just between isolated pairs of characters. Each group- the kids, the moms and the dads interact with honesty, accuracy and fantastic comic timing. "Hills" doesn't try to offer deep family fare a la "7th Heaven." All it wants us to do is laugh, and I'm gonna be doing that all season.