Kat Mangrum
I absolutely love this show. It just hits the spot, It's funny and then is a loving quality, showing struggles, victories, and just appeals. Plus I have always loved Helen Hunt, so it's a added bonus that she's a main character. Which is the original reason I started watching the show, but then when I watched it I loved it, and so kept watching. I absolutely love the camaradie that Paul and Jamey have together, it touches the funny yet the loving parts of relationships. The kind that most people love to have. It's just a awesome show and I look forward to watching it every time it comes on. And I also love the show's theme song "Mad About You by Belinda Carlisle".
belfasttbloke
I hate this show. It's badly written acted and has totally stupid story lines intertwined with the cutesy factor. Dogs are not cute! no offense to helen hunt(snarf).Most of the script is contrived from how many times can they throw the word honey or sweetie into the dialog. Paul Reiser is not a good actor, Helen Hunt is nauseating. As for the rest of the main cast, never before have i seen such one dimensional acting. Paul Kind as good an actor as he is this comedy wastes whatever talent he has.Check out the episode where Murray the dog becomes a star after appearing in a TV advert, then you'll see exactly what i'm talking about. there is one good thing about this show on DVD. the discs could be used as tea coasters or shiny hangy type objects to keep oneself occupied in the winter time
policy134
Sitcoms that deal with relationships in a straightforward way are not my favorite but this is one of the better ones. Paul Reiser was only known to me from his role as Jeffrey in the Beverly Hills Cop movies but he is not bad here. He can be slightly annoying in large doses but luckily there are some other good actors to in the cast. Helen Hunt also does a good job as Jamie but she has virtually been acting since she was born so it's no big surprise.John Pankow, who plays Paul's cousin Ira, does pretty much what is expected of him in a role like his. He is a wisecracker but also supportive of both Paul and Jamie. The most funny characters are Paul's parents, especially the mother who tries to butt in their lives every chance she gets. She is not a very big fan of Jamie but she never gets hostile towards her.The one negative thing about this show is it's bittersweet moments which there are plenty of, especially in the finale. It dealt with Paul and Jamie's daughter making a video letter explaining their eventual breakup. They basically argue, break up and at the end they get back together. Very original. But what can you do? Think of the millions of people who would shed tears if there was an unhappy ending. So even though there are funny spots there is also a great deal of syrup but like I said: This show deals with relationships and most couple's who watch this show will probably eat it up.
jenniele77
I think "Mad About You" is so funny and cute. I love Helen Hunt and Paul Reiser, especially Helen Hunt. She is so beautiful and elegant. Their chemistry is undeniable. The show is the best. Are all 164 episodes available in DVD?