There are not many shows that can fully achieve the masterful quality that this show had. The actors/actresses were unknowns when they started on the show, yet their acting was beyond anything that could be expected. Shown in Canada, shortly after its release in the UK, I was immediately drawn into this show.
Episodes tackled such hard hitting topics like suicide, child abuse and drug use but also countered it with a wonderful mix of comedy, humor and romance. If one was to list the top romances where opposites attract- Lynda and Spike would have the top spot. Her bossy abrassive nature mixed with his smug, danger boy attitude brought this show to different playing field. Dexter Fletcher and Julia Sawalha's chemistry radiates within each of their scenes.
Since then I have watched my taped episodes over and over, loving them as much as I loved them the first time I saw them. They never age, they never grow tiresome. I still laugh at their antics and still find the comedy and drama as fresh as ever. Lynda Day is a female character that all girls should learn from. Her strong personality and her dedication to her own desires is admirable (even if her bitchy attitude isn't at times ;-) She doesn't let any man trample her dreams of success and isn't afraid to fight for what she believes in. A true role model, one of many within a truly great show!
Episodes tackled such hard hitting topics like suicide, child abuse and drug use but also countered it with a wonderful mix of comedy, humor and romance. If one was to list the top romances where opposites attract- Lynda and Spike would have the top spot. Her bossy abrassive nature mixed with his smug, danger boy attitude brought this show to different playing field. Dexter Fletcher and Julia Sawalha's chemistry radiates within each of their scenes.
Since then I have watched my taped episodes over and over, loving them as much as I loved them the first time I saw them. They never age, they never grow tiresome. I still laugh at their antics and still find the comedy and drama as fresh as ever. Lynda Day is a female character that all girls should learn from. Her strong personality and her dedication to her own desires is admirable (even if her bitchy attitude isn't at times ;-) She doesn't let any man trample her dreams of success and isn't afraid to fight for what she believes in. A true role model, one of many within a truly great show!