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NoCode1996NoCode1996 Posts: 75
edited July 2012 in All Encompassing Trip
Im frm the UK and looking for a new boxset to try out... can anyone advise me on this show... funny, classic, rubbish???

Any info appreciated
Behind her eyes there's curtains and they've been closed to hide the flames. Remains.
She knows their futures burning but she can smile just the same. Same.
And though her mood is fine today there's a fear they'll soon be parting ways.
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  • mfc2006mfc2006 HTOWN Posts: 37,411
    i remember watching it when i was younger & liking it. it's a funny little story. whenever the re-runs are on, i find myself watching those as well. if it's a good deal, i'd say buy the boxset.
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  • Digital TwilightDigital Twilight Posts: 5,642
    Yeah Northern Exposure is a great watch. It's not laugh out loud funny but it's amusing, slightly odd and can be quite deep at times. I can't think of anything to compare it to. If it's a good price then go for it.
  • NoCode1996NoCode1996 Posts: 75
    Digital Twilight wrote:
    Yeah Northern Exposure is a great watch. It's not laugh out loud funny but it's amusing, slightly odd and can be quite deep at times. I can't think of anything to compare it to. If it's a good price then go for it.


    Would Due South be a good comparison?? I loved that show and I was suggested Northern Exposure after buying Due South Boxset
    Behind her eyes there's curtains and they've been closed to hide the flames. Remains.
    She knows their futures burning but she can smile just the same. Same.
    And though her mood is fine today there's a fear they'll soon be parting ways.
  • SatansFutonSatansFuton Posts: 5,399
    I remember seeing it quite a bit when I was younger. It wasn't laugh riot funny, but it was entertaining. It's more known for being strange and kind of off-beat than laugh-out-loud funny. I'd say it's sort of in the same vein as a Wes Anderson film.
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  • andyzoffhegoesandyzoffhegoes Posts: 388
    The last two seasons or so were bad. I bought the complete set few years ago. Overall it was worth watching
  • normnorm Posts: 31,146
    absolutely love this show...excellent writing and acting...it did fall off the last couple seasons when rob morrow was being a idiot but those first few seasons were awesome

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  • intodeepintodeep Posts: 7,228
    i enjoyed this show. a nice little sitcom that is a little quirky
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  • stargirl69stargirl69 Posts: 6,387
    The best series to come out of America ever.Very quirky with such depth.Strong story lines,great memorable characters and scenery that will soar your soul.
    I have the boxed DVD set and still very much enjoy it.I'd recommend you buy it too.
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  • NoCode1996NoCode1996 Posts: 75
    stargirl69 wrote:
    The best series to come out of America ever.Very quirky with such depth.Strong story lines,great memorable characters and scenery that will soar your soul.
    I have the boxed DVD set and still very much enjoy it.I'd recommend you buy it too.

    thanks for this.. did the show have canned audience laughter or is it like Scrubs where there is no laughter added to the show?
    Behind her eyes there's curtains and they've been closed to hide the flames. Remains.
    She knows their futures burning but she can smile just the same. Same.
    And though her mood is fine today there's a fear they'll soon be parting ways.
  • Digital TwilightDigital Twilight Posts: 5,642
    NoCode1996 wrote:
    stargirl69 wrote:
    The best series to come out of America ever.Very quirky with such depth.Strong story lines,great memorable characters and scenery that will soar your soul.
    I have the boxed DVD set and still very much enjoy it.I'd recommend you buy it too.

    thanks for this.. did the show have canned audience laughter or is it like Scrubs where there is no laughter added to the show?

    No laughter. Not that kind of show.
  • Digital TwilightDigital Twilight Posts: 5,642
    You can pick up a second hand copy of season 1 on amazon for about £5 so maybe try that before taking the plunge. It's worth giving a go. Some great moments from that show.
  • Attaway77Attaway77 Posts: 3,044
    I have the 1st season of this, has the orange zip up "winter jacket" cover if you will.... I always liked this show, maybe it's time to complete the series.. Thanks for the reminder...
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  • stargirl69stargirl69 Posts: 6,387
    Digital Twilight wrote:
    NoCode1996 wrote:
    stargirl69 wrote:
    The best series to come out of America ever.Very quirky with such depth.Strong story lines,great memorable characters and scenery that will soar your soul.
    I have the boxed DVD set and still very much enjoy it.I'd recommend you buy it too.

    thanks for this.. did the show have canned audience laughter or is it like Scrubs where there is no laughter added to the show?

    No laughter. Not that kind of show.

    Agree! Absolutely nothing canned about this show.It's drama not comedy,but the natural comedy of life is well represented.Definitely nothing like Due South,best to just watch a few episodes of Northern Exposure then decide if it's your thing.
    I never missed an episode and visited the town of Roslyn where it was filmed while I was in Seattle.Cicely is fictional but Roslyn is a living breathing town with a resident Moose,that was how he became part of the titles,he was a very real wild Moose who strolled through the town daily :D
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  • JaneNYJaneNY Posts: 4,438
    Kind of like a 'happy' Twin Peaks imo. Remote location, odd and colorful characters.... I wish it was on Netflix streaming....
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  • ComeToTXComeToTX Posts: 7,762
    Never watched it but I've been to the town it was filmed in. The locals wouldn't shut up about it.
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  • NoCode1996NoCode1996 Posts: 75
    thanks for the replies.. defo gna giv it a shot :D
    Behind her eyes there's curtains and they've been closed to hide the flames. Remains.
    She knows their futures burning but she can smile just the same. Same.
    And though her mood is fine today there's a fear they'll soon be parting ways.
  • antti23antti23 Posts: 138
    One of my all time favorite shows for sure. Highly recommended!!
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  • stargirl69stargirl69 Posts: 6,387
    Thread inspired me to drag out the DVD set this afternoon :)
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  • ClaireackClaireack Posts: 13,561
    Loved it!
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