Most under rated show ever
350583
I have been a fan of this show since it started, seen every episode and have been eagerly anticipating the dvd release. This is easily the most under rated show ever, I don't know HOW only 2 seasons were televised and now you can only see it 3 in the morning on comedy central, anyway. If you like witty, smart, thought out comedy. Actors with the most on screen chemistry (as well as the best) Ive ever seen. Not to mention some of the best drama, scenes that actually suck you in ........ ok, getting cheesy now. Trust me you will understand when you see it.
3830169
Under appreciated show. Brilliant Shatner, as always!
72634
One of the funniest, underrated, underwatched movies ever.  I've watched this movie over 50 times and still laugh throughout.
1707686
Absolutely love  it, among the top 10 shows of all times, in my humble opinion
4686884
I can't begin to tell you how much we are enjoying these discs.  This is truly one of the greatest shows on television and sadly it is not carried well in the states.
2916715
So few people I know are aware of this wonderful show's existence.  My hope is that collecting all three seasons in a single DVD box set could lead to a whole new group of viewers.  What impressed me about the series is the way it provided absolutely first-rate popular entertainment in a relatively highbrow context.  It is funny.  There are romantic another other kinds of relationships that we as viewers come to care deeply about.  And we are introduced to a host of fascinating characters.  But at the same time there is some remarkably insightful discussion of Shakespeare.

You don't have to love Shakespeare to love this series, but you'll love it all the more if you do.  If you don't own copies of HAMLET, MCBETH, and KING LEAR, I would strongly encourage you to order copies of each along with this box set.  I reread each play as a result of seeing SLINGS AND ARROWS.  I suspect that a substantial number of viewers of the show have done so as well.

The stories revolve around a moderately successful theater festival in a fictitious Canadian town.  When Oliver Welles, the revered head of the festival, dies unexpectedly Geoffrey Tennant, a formerly celebrated actor who made his mark there, is asked to return as director.  Paul Gross (perhaps best known to those in the United States as the Mounty assigned to Chicago in the fun series DUE SOUTH) absolutely steals the series as Tennant.  I've seen a great deal of his work and this is hands down the best thing he has done.  Although he steals the show, his real life wife Martha Burns costars as the resident lead actress of the troupe and the former lover of Tennant.  The most surprising performance on the show might be that of Mark McKinney, formerly of KIDS IN THE HALL, who does a great job as the festival's business director.  The cast is bolstered by a number of superb supporting characters as well as several excellent guest stars.  Rachel McAdams was great on the show until Hollywood beckoned and she left the series after Season One.  Geraint Wyn Davies, who many will remember from the vampire TV series FOREVER KNIGHT, excelled in Season Two as famous Shakespearean recruited to play McBeth.  Sarah Polley (whose father was a regular on the series) is Season Three's Cordelia.  Celebrated Canadian Shakespearean actor William Hutt turns in an astonishing performance as Season Three's Lear.  But the funniest guest role is hands down that by Colm Feore, who plays a charlatan PR firm director.

This is just great TV and if you haven't seen this, you must.  This is the best completely unknown television series of the past several years.  I've pushed other little watched series on friends, like FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS, but that wonderful series has several times the audience that SLINGS AND ARROWS had.  All you need to do to love it is to watch it.
740421
This show's demise in the ratings is disturbing.  There is no reason people should not watch this show.  The writing is impeccable.  The continuity between episodes makes for some amazing comedy. The casting is perfect.  A DEFINATE must buy.
1241795
This is quite possibly one of the most underrated TV programs that I have ever seen. I'm surprised it isn't stocked up in video stores like it should be. This is one of the greatest programs that I've ever seen, and it's not only for kids but for adults/parents/teachers too. I highly recommend this videotape. This tape crosses gender, cultural, age, and racial barrier lines. This is a program for ALL to see. A sequel should have been made.
2440355
The acting is spectacular, the writing is incredible.  The talent that goes behind this show is truly historic, and should go down as one of the best, if not the best TV shows in the history of television.
3893091
This is by far the best show on tv and definitely the funnyest. Watching it today and im still amazed by how it aged well and is even better then wath is playing now. Me and my brother used to watch this show religiously when it played and we know all the sketches ans songs by hart. I don't think that anyone is the u.s.a will relate to this show thaugh since its all inside jokes about politics - music - tv  (etc ,etc) in or around Quebec. Highly recommended.
4972307
Exellent show entertaining from begining to end!!!
271360
When this show came out, I found it accidentally a few episodes in.  I was instantly hooked.  If you read the other reviews you will find I was not alone.  One of the most intriguing, unusual, keep you guessing shows you'll ever see.  When it went off the air, I looked for years for it to be put on tape, then dvd, FINALLY it is.  Read the other reviews, they say it much better.
3399381
I adore this show more than I could ever express, however all my friends who have heard me talk about incessantly for 3 weeks now probably have a good idea. It's raw, it's real and it's so funny and genuine. The characters are so great, you can't help but fall in love with them. Season 1 is by far the best.
2455706
One of the most underrated series of all time. My wife and I loved watching it over and over
191710
Great show, great characters, might be great for people who've never seen Cheers, but it IS great for people who remember Cheers!
2077362
there should be more stars to grade this show, 5 isn't enough
386289
One of the most underrated tv shows of all time.  Still stands up after elapsed time.  Voices by James Garner (Rockford Files), French Stewart (3rd Rock from the Sun), Alan Cummings (Spy Kids), and many more marvelous voices. The episode with Martha Stewart alone is worth the price.  Many subtle jokes and insights that take more than one watching to catch.  I especially liked the true-to-life teenage girl character.  Laugh out loud funny!