The Riches - Season 1 (2006)

Eddie Izzard

"The Riches" is a fabulous show. So entertaining. Cannot quit watching it -- it is addictive. Love Eddie Izzard - he is my favorite person in show business. July 1, 2008

Great show!

It was actually Minnie Driver who attracted me to this show. I always liked but, never loved her. This show has made me realize how amazing a talent she is. If I didn't know she were an actor from the UK, I would fully think that she had been born in Alabama, Georgia or Mississippi her accent is that believable.

She, like the rest of the cast, are perfectly cast in their roles. They all(Eddie Izzard, Shannon Woodward, Noel Fisher and Aiden Mitchell) tow the very fine line of family/liars in a perfect way. Plus I love the way the show adds the realism of "believing the lie" and its toll on the family.

An extremely well conceived, written and acted show. I hope it gets the recognition and viewership it deserves!

May 20, 2008

Very Good Series

I really enjoyed this series. I would definitely begin watching it or purchase seasons as they come on DVD. May 17, 2008

This is the direction television should have gone.

Television could have been a wonderful enhancement to human existence, but for some reason has only served to reduce the quality of our lives.

If TV had gone in the direction that The Riches does go, perhaps more people would be having intelligent conversations at the water cooler instead of discussing what Britney Spears is up to these days.

The writing of the show is wonderful and complex and the performances of every actor, down to the smallest part, are exceptional. The story lines are not only duplicitous, but witty and thought provoking.

You would be doing yourself a disservice to miss out on this show.

I simply cannot say enough good things about it.

I was drawn to it because I'm an Eddie Izzard fan, (I mean - the man tells historical jokes!) and was not let down. Eddie and Minnie are just the cream on the top of all of these wonderful actors. May 12, 2008

The Riches, Season 1

Oh, man! I loved, loved, loved this series. I didn't know what it was about, but heard some really great buzz that it was well worth watching! And the buzz was right! This series takes you away to another way of living, which is so different from the norm. The acting and storyline are both superb! I can't wait to order Season 2! April 21, 2008

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