Julia (TV Series) Petit Fours (2022) User Reviews

Delightful

[Mothership8 · 8/10 · 18 April 2022]

I'm not sure of the low reviews but I have thoroughly enjoyed this series so far. It is one where you can sit and relax and enjoy. All the characters are a joy to watch especially Sarah. Well done.

Cartoonish

[slak96u · 7/10 · 8 April 2022]

After 4 episodes there hasn't been a male character of any substance, it's comical. The show is fine, the production is great and the acting is as well. But, every single male character is an idiot, only to be saved by the various woman throughout the episodes. I appreciate female focused television, I just don't understand the need to turn every male character into idiotic boffoonish caricatures. But hey, if that's your thing, good on you. It's unfortunate, Julia Child was an inspirational person, regardless of persons gender.

Love this show

[moviesfilmsreviewsinc · 10/10 · 20 January 2023]

As Julia's profile rises locally, Alice starts trying to push her nationally, even if Julia only has three episodes under her belt and isn't comfortable with being a star. Despite only three episodes airing, Julia's show is a hit! All the ladies in the Boston area seem to love her, call her home phone, and send hundreds of letters to the station. In a way, Julia is flattered, but she is also a bit overwhelmed. But, things become difficult after the Boston Globe does a write-up praising Julia while trashing the other shows. As you can imagine, Albert is upset, and because he is such a diva, his problem becomes everyone's, so Hunter presses Julia as if she spoke to the press or was involved in the article. Thus, she calls Judith in hopes someone can go on Albert's show to raise his spirits, and Judith gets John Updike to go. Generally speaking, Julia gets along with everybody and seems to, likely after growing up with her father, know how to become amiable no matter who she is dealing with. This is why things are so cute when it comes to her and Paul. In that relationship, Julia doesn't have to make herself small and meek in his presence. He wants her to be who she is and applauds her for it, shows her off even, but never in a way to exploit her. He just wants to show off the woman he loves. Then with Alice, you have to appreciate that even with those two not working directly for one another, that initial advocacy isn't forgotten. Avis might be there day to day to help out, but Alice is trying to make it so Julia isn't another person famous on paper but broke in her accounts. Also, Julia calling in a favor to get Albert a notable guest continues to push how she is a team player. Even with her knowing Albert, and likely most of those who don't benefit from her cooking, don't get her shtick or why people are into it. It is truly a showing of wanting to give what you expect back, and hoping a few acts of kindness, even if you don't take credit, could lead to people acting the way they should.

What were they thinking?

[bosporan · 1/10 · 7 April 2022]

Made it halfway which is deserving of an award. This is a bunch of women sitting around chattering inanely, often about men. The plot is dull and circuitous, the main character is uninspiring (unless you bring in external baggage from younger days) and Sarah Lancashire is uncharacteristically lacklustre. The writing is riddled with anachronistic references and panders to a rose-tinted retrospective muddled with current-day sensibilities. No amount of period wardrobe and eloquent diction can polish this up to be anything other than a turd.

On the plus side, Fiona Glascott performs well, but her character is too minor to make an impact.

I would rather gouge my eyes out with a rusty spoon than endure any more of this drivel.