Newsgasm: Six Feet Under == Dead - 
by B-side
- Six Feet Under ended last night, and according to everyone who watched the finale, it was a four-hanky special. Let me guess: someone died. [New York Times]
- The producers of Princes of Malibu are upset that the show's obvious fakeness didn't play as funny as they thought. Maybe that's because reality shows aren't supposed to be FAKE! [Los Angeles Times via Reality Blurred]
- With The Contender finding a new home on ESPN, the sports network plans to air a re-match of some sort. This would be awesome if I actually watched the show. Besides, the only re-matches I plan to watch involve John O'Hurley. [Hollywood Reporter via Yahoo]
- The delightfully twisted Wonder Showzen has been picked up for a second season. Finally, more letter-on-number sodomy. [Mediaweek]
- Chris Elliot might be making his first foray into primetime TV since Get A Life. I'm pretty sure that's a good thing. [Variety]
- New York Times columnist Alessandra Stanley reveals just how disconnected she is with youth culture by writing "Current [TV] is not a joke. It actually lives up to its billing." And yes, she also uses the words "fresher" and "interesting." Ultimately, she concludes, "it is at least one youth-oriented cable network that does not dance to the tune of the 82-year-old Sumner Redstone, the chairman of Viacom." So says the thirtysomething reviewer. [New York Times]
Comments
Loved, loved, LOVED the "Six Feet Under" final epi. The Fisher family, both nuclear and extended, really seem to grow and to be ready to go off and find their happiness. The final few minutes, showing the (possible) future for everyone was moving, horrifying, and funny. I will miss spending time with the Fishers every week. RIP.
Posted by: cruella _deville | August 22, 2005 1:56 PM(#1 of 10)
I had just started watching "Six Feet Under" this season. Since I began watching, the end of every episode leaves me with an overwhelming sense of icky-ness. I don't mean that in a bad way. It's just that it's been so...so heavy. I feel like I need a good comedy to lift things up a bit. Last night's episode was no exception. I loved that it ended on a good note. But at the end, it left me feeling sad and looking at my own life and thinking about the people I love in my life and wondering about our futures. It was very depressing. So I watched a re-run of "Seinfeld". Anyway, it was a great show. It's not every show that can make me fall in love with the characters in such a short amount of time. And the actors and writing can really take you to a place where you can completely feel what they must be feeling. I.E. David sobbing as he was shoveling dirt on Nate's grave. All I can say is: wow.
Posted by: Michelle | August 22, 2005 2:14 PM(#2 of 10)
Does this just mean a re-match or is Contender getting a second season. If they are, this makes my day. I loved this show. I for one thought it was brilliant and compelling.
Posted by: tv freak | August 22, 2005 2:18 PM(#3 of 10)
Six feet under was a spectacular show. I was there from the first to last episode. The characters were so real and dynamic. It felt like a member of my family died last night. Sad to see them go. Hope they all have fabulous careers after HBO.
Posted by: clairefisher | August 22, 2005 3:22 PM(#4 of 10)
According to MTV2's spokesperson, "Like the new MTV2, these shows are dynamic, unapologetic and full throttle."
Aren't those just buzzwords that stupid people use to sound smart?
Posted by: drew | August 22, 2005 4:11 PM(#5 of 10)
oh please, drew. I guess you feel important now? Your comment was dynamic, unapologetic and went along full throttle. good job goofy
Posted by: sophie | August 23, 2005 3:15 AM(#6 of 10)
The last 10 minutes of Six Feet Under was the most powerful thing I've seen on tv. It made me evaluate my own life and the people I love. If I live past tomorrow will I end up dying like David, Federico or Claire. I cannot get Claire's death out of my head. So erie.
Posted by: America's Next Top Fan | August 23, 2005 7:37 AM(#7 of 10)
wonder showzen is the best most politically incorrect show on television. 6 Feet Under was great, especially the final song by Sia called "Breathe"! Now no more queers as folk either, are we gays only left with the L word, cuz that blows (well, i guess it doesn't blow cuz it can't blow, being the L word and all, but bites just gives me bad visuals).
Posted by: corona kid | August 23, 2005 12:34 PM(#8 of 10)
The song at the end of Six Feet Under is called: Breathe Me, not Breathe.
Posted by: csf | August 23, 2005 3:04 PM(#9 of 10)
I'm so sad SFU is over. The best show that ever was.
Posted by: sarah | August 25, 2005 10:19 AM(#10 of 10)