"Dead Like Me" (2003) TV series 2003-2004

Creator:

Bryan Fuller

Seasons:

1 | 2

Release Date:

27 June 2003 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Drama | Fantasy

Tagline:

A new series about life after life.

Plot:

Meet Georgia Lass (who prefers to be called George). She is a young Seattle college dropout who is unhappy with life...

Plot Keywords:

Death | Grim Reaper | Undead | Soul | Stolen Car

Awards:

Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys. Another 6 nominations

Cast

Ellen Muth	...	Georgia 'George' Lass (29 episodes, 2003-2004)
Callum Blue	...	Mason (29 episodes, 2003-2004)
Jasmine Guy	...	Roxy Harvey (29 episodes, 2003-2004)
Mandy Patinkin	...	Rube Sofer (29 episodes, 2003-2004)
Cynthia Stevenson	...	Joy Lass (28 episodes, 2003-2004)
Britt McKillip	...	Reggie Lass (26 episodes, 2003-2004)
Christine Willes	...	Delores Herbig (26 episodes, 2003-2004)
Laura Harris	...	Daisy Adair (24 episodes, 2003-2004)
Crystal Dahl	...	Crystal / ... (22 episodes, 2003-2004)
Greg Kean	...	Clancy Lass (21 episodes, 2003-2004)
Patricia Idlette	...	Kiffany (21 episodes, 2003-2004)
Talia Ranger	...	Young George (14 episodes, 2003-2004)

Also Known As:

Dead Girl (USA) (working title)

Runtime:

42 min

Country:

Canada | USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Certification:

UK:15 | USA:TV-14 | Netherlands:6 | Argentina:13 | Australia:M | Ireland:18 (DVD rating) (season 1)

Filming Locations:

250 Howe Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Company:

DLM Productions

Trivia:

While Rube's cause of death is never outwardly stated, several of the second season episodes hint that on the night he was killed, Rube tried to rob a bank (the wanted poster Rube finds when searching for information about Rosie, and the gun he's constantly carrying around in his flashbacks).

Quotes:

Mason: She said you're...
[whispers]
Mason: psychotic.
Kiffany: I'm not psychic.
Mason: I think you are.
Kiffany: I have tables...
Mason: I'll give you ten bucks.
Kiffany: You only have two in your pocket.

Movie Connections:

Featured in Dead Like Me... Again (2005) (V)

Witty and grim

Although the Takers of souls that populate 'Dead Like me' prefer being called "Reapers" they are in fact Grim. Each Reaper has his/her own dark secret or painful memory from their life that they have to deal with in their After-life...

'Dead Like me' is a witty, funny, but realistic look at what it would be like if there was (or is) an afterlife. Mandy Patinkin stars as "Rube" the boss, wise but contemplated. Ellen Muth stars as "Georgia" a young teen who was killed by a toilet seat, she's having trouble adjusting. Jasmine Guy stars as "Roxy" the angry Meter Maid with a license in 'kick your ass'. Callum blue stars as "Mason" the druggy, he drilled a hole in his head just to feel high. Laura Harris stars as "Daisy" the town /cough, country, slut... "i once blew (<insert famous person's name here>)

Other noticeable mentions go to Cynthia Stevenson who plays "Joy Lass" (oh the irony) who is the disgruntled mother who can't face her grief. Britt McKillip as "Reggie" the silent sister who misses her personal idol, Georgia, her sister. And Christine Willes who plays "Dolores Herbig" who is Georgia's boss at "'Happy Time' Temp agency", a lovable character, with a huge heart.

Brilliant writing, Funny but not over the top. Has plenty of drama, but doesn't breach the Series/soap opera boundary. For those who say "Oh they just a spin off of 'Six feet under'" you are wrong, 'Six Feet Under' is a Drama. 'Dead like me' is a Dark comedy. Believe me when i say they are on opposite sides of the tracks.

In my years of viewing gems that enchant my interest. Dead like me has struck a nerve. It shows you that live life while you can, (and other such cliché's) Or you might just miss it.

I give this show a 10 out of 10.