CheerupSilver Very Cool!!!

StunnaKrypto Self-important, over-dramatic, uninspired.

ChampDavSlim The acting is good, and the firecracker script has some excellent ideas.

Anoushka Slater While it doesn't offer any answers, it both thrills and makes you think.

pavanefaure The premise is really good: two people meet by chance in London. One is a New Yorker on a visit; the other is a Londoner. They are both young, single, and relatively educated, but polar opposites in terms of outlook on life. There is an initial spark at the first meeting and Michael (the Londoner) takes a chance to pursue it.**Spoilers**Edie and Michael have to work through the long distance relationship thing and whether it is worth doing something so costly. He is a banker with a heart of gold, and she is an idealistic young woman who teaches adult literacy and works as shop clerk. Her friends are grungy musician types (except for one) and she is estranged from family. Michael has working class roots and helps his dysfunctional family. His friends are mostly professional types. The challenges are believable; however, the character of Edie is portrayed as incredibly immature, selfish, and hostile most of the time. She has baggage--fine--but no less than Michael, who seems to be the adult in the relationship. There are some sweet moments, but the relationship is ultimately unconvincing and frustrating, mostly because Edie (and occasionally Michael) does not want to make sacrifices to be together--or even make an effort to understand another human being. Side note: Michael's London friends are portrayed as genuinely nice people while Edie's friends are judgmental and unstable. Perhaps the writers' commentary on British and American cultures? Stephen Moyer makes a real effort portraying Michael as an earnest and vulnerable person wanting a relationship. Rashida Jones overplays the American brashness, I think, or perhaps she is just miscast. The dialogue is okay, but missing that British comedy snark and sparkle. (How many times must Edie call Michael "pathetic"?!) The series could have had SO much more humor and soul. I hope someone takes this basic story line and rewrites it into a satisfying series or film. **Ending Spoiler** Michael proposes. Edie says she doesn't believe in the institution of marriage. They argue and return to their respective cities. Afterward, they each call each other once and leave voicemails but ultimately do not connect, leaving things open ended. Also, this was 2004! I don't care if Edie says she hates email. People email as a basic form of communication!

Didireaux So funny that this show has been over for nearly five years and 2 of us here stumbled across it (Hulu) just this week. I did like it enough that I wish it had pulled itself out of its aggravating, self-destructive Will they/won't they? trajectory and become something more, with more episodes to provide the quite diverting qualities that the show did have going for it. Loved the male lead; thought Rashida Jones was miscast (at least opposite Stephen Moyer). Loved Michael's supporting cast: sister, nephew, Indian friends, sister-in-law. Edie's friends not so much (may say something about my own social milieu) as they seemed much younger, phonier, grungier and a bit hopeless. Good soundtrack. Lastly, speaking of music, I could never believe that Rashida's Edie would be seriously into rock music, while I would easily believe that the Michael character would be, while he was evidently music clueless. So--close, but a miss, as statistically most shows are more likely to be. Think the US version that's been done but never released, would probably be not as good, but more successful, like The Office.

Clapperboard Having experienced a similar transatlantic romance, she in NJ and I in Manchester (not so cool maybe?) I enjoyed this immensely and saw lots of parallels. All that aside, the ups and downs of Michael and Edie's relationship keep you coming back for more in this arresting 7 part drama.Look out spoiler ahead: Unfortunately, the will they won't they roller-coaster ride ends in such an unsatisfactory manner - you are left feeling empty and unfulfilled - perhaps much like the central characters. I imagine the lackluster ending sets the scene for a sequel - which would be a shame, because I feel there's no way you could continue the story without diminishing the feel, intrigue and impact of this original piece of work.

vendetta_kinda_mood NY-Lon: New York - London...This groundbreaking new drama series is set in the two great cities and features a passionate love affair spanning 3,000 miles. Innovative, home-grown and contemporary, NY-LON boasts the grand vision of a big screen movie and all the style and energy of the best US drama.The first ever UK drama series to be filmed partly on location in New York's Lower East Side and with an exciting transatlantic cast, NY-LON follows the troubled romance between a New York record store clerk, Edie (Rashida Jones), and London stock broker Michael (Stephen Moyer), after their chance meeting in his city.As well as having a gripping story line and well created characters, this show boasts cool modern camera work and daring literary techniques.Following the couple through the highs and lows of their very modern romance, the intervention of opinionated friends and the inevitable culture clash, NY-LON is a stylish and bold drama event. Do not miss this!