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 I Fell in Love Aug 17, 2009
I don't remember how I came across Greek but I started watching it online about a year ago. I started off with one episode and couldn't seem to stop. Soon enough I was finished the entire Chapter and craving more.
The show follows Casey, Cappie, and Evan (who are all in their third year) and the trials and tribulations that they face in their respected sororities and fraternities.
What gets interesting is when Rusty (Casey's awkward and nerdy brother) shows up. He adds a different perspective to the show. He's out of his element yet he pledges anyways in order to get the full "college experience". I like Rusty so much because his character allows for great diversity (among the already diverse cast) as he shakes things up. The characters are likable and they develop wonderfully as the show goes on. The plot always keeps you wanting more. I can't even describe how lovely the show is.
I would also like to point out that this show is age friendly! I loved it so much that after I purchased it I got my mom, dad, and grandma into it (plus a few friends my own age).
Definitely looking forward to the next season and I recommend this show to anyone and everyone!
Welcome to the New Animal House Aug 08, 2009
Like many reviewers I was shocked upon my first visit to Cyprus Rhodes University. Having been almost attacked with promos all spring in 2007 the series just seemed over the top, stereotypical and bland so I passed when the series initially aired. But then a friend insisted that I watched the series. And to my pleasant surprise I discovered a wonderfully entertaining and funny story of a group of kids just trying to survive the college experience.
In the pilot many of the characters are presented as 2-Dimensional stereotypes. You have the preppy boys, the hot/only-mildly-smart girl, the religious Texan, the nerd with the insane GPA and on and on. But not thirty minutes into the series the writers start to peal back the layers of the characters showing the audience their true aspirations, fears, and heartache. Within several episodes the characters have evolved from archetypes to people you very well could have gone to college with. The people who you ate with in the dinning hall, the people you crammed with before finals, your friends.
But I don't want to give the wrong impression of the show. First and foremost this is a quirky soap-comedy. Straying away from territory put forth by the perma-depressing "Felicity" or the too literal realm of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and "Dawson's Creek," the college presented in "Greek" is a understandably a fantasy college. Money is never an issue, while the characters are seen in class they seem to have as much free time in the world (especially since not one of them have a part-time job). But it is in the characters that you feel hooked into the series.
Put into a satirical almost fantasy-like world of the ultimate view of college (complete with 300 sq ft dorm rooms), these characters are the heart of the show. I know that for myself while I was entertained immensely from the amusing weekly shenanigans (which range from a depression-era speak-easy party, to a quest to make it rain beer, and having to run from an escaped mental patient) but it was the dynamic between the characters, the relationships, that brought me back episode after episode.
"Greek" is not a perfect show. It is cheaply made and obviously first-and-foremost aimed at those not yet in college. But for those who enjoy great character structure there is enough poignancy in this return trip to college to definitely make up for the price of admission. Highly Recommended.
The Special Features on the DVD include: a selection of deleted scenes, a sneak peak at "Chapter 2" (which is already available on DVD with `Chapter 3' as well), the featurette "Greek: The Initiation" (which is a behind-the-scenes look at the conception of the show, casting, and the initial several days of filming, and three commentaries (Creator Shawn Piller and cast talk over the "Pilot," while members of the cast discuss "Friday Night Frights" and "Separation Anxiety."
aussie greek fan.... Dec 28, 2008
OMG....THIS IS JUST THE BEST,RUSTY IS SOOOO CUTE....CAN;T WAIT TILL SEASON2 COMES OUT TO BUY,GOTTA HAVE IT....GOOD TO SEE THE UNDERDOG IS FINALLY GETTING A CHANCE TO SHOW WHAT HE HAS GOT....JUST CAN'T GET ENOUGH OF RUSTY AND CAPPIE....
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Sets 'Em Up and Knocks 'Em Down Dec 28, 2008
Greek is unique in that it begins by setting up a series of stereotypical characters--the nerdy freshman, the southern fundamentalist, the sorority girl, the jerk boyfriend, the closeted gay guy--and then, over the course of the season's run, destroys each and every stereotype.
By gradually adding depth to the characters and then letting them run loose in the college setting, the show's creators have managed to create believable and interesting situations that balance drama and comedy. The snappy writing is supported by strong ensemble acting. Ultimately, the show succeeds at what it sets out to do: to create a group of interesting characters that interact with one another in interesting ways.
[Buyer beware: this contains only the first ten episodes of Season One, which is to be expected for the low price.]
Thank you Nov 02, 2008
I am working on my Xmas shopping early. This was a MUST on my daughter's list.
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