What’s not to like about this series? Sixteen year old Holly Tyler (Amanda Bynes) wants to live with her older sister Valerie (Jenny Garth) instead of having to move to Japan with her Dad. The pilot episode has Holly making a visit to Valerie with the intent of showing her what a great roommate she can be, and amid all the accidents both sisters discover that this new living arrangement is a very good thing.
This series has so many truly funny moments, and such believable emotions between the sisters, and among their friends Gary (Wesley Jonathan) and Jeff (Simon Rex), it is a joy to watch. Tough issues arise for both the teenagers and the young adults who are striving to be good role models, but love and honesty win the day. How refreshing!
Things can get silly, but never so much so that the real humor is lost, and the acting skills of the cast make the quick responses, and quirky bits seem effortless. The gag reel included in the set shows us just how hard they work to get those moments to appear real. Each episode has a message, and would, I believe, be helpful to older children, either as some guidance through sticky situations, or as a taking off point for family discussions.
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Clever writing and excellent acting make this a good series to watch repeatedly. Not for the young children, although there is not so much objectionable material. The topics are more for pre-teen and teen to adult.
What I Like About You – The Complete First Season is now available at Amazon . As of yet, there is not a release date for the UK. Visit the DVD database for more information.
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