Product Description
Girlfriends is a sophisticated comedy series that invites viewers into the lives of three professional African American women living in Los Angeles who are struggling with the weighty issues of life - men, love, money -- and more men. Girlfriends returns for its triumphant final year, providing an open, honest exploration of the hot-button issues about family, friends, relationships and life facing women today. With fearlessness and sincerity, the show takes on universal issues that interest all women. Whether it is being recently engaged, exploring your career or balancing friendships and a new baby, Girlfriends treats them all with tenderness, care and respect.
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Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #24016 in DVD
- Brand: Paramount
- Released on: 2010-01-19
- Rating: NR (Not Rated)
- Aspect ratio: 2.35:1
- Number of discs: 25
- Formats: Box set, Color, Dolby, Widescreen, NTSC
- Original language: English
- Dubbed in: English
- Dimensions: 2.64 pounds
- Running time: 3586 minutes
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20 of 24 people found the following review helpful.
By rmcrae
Debuting on the former UPN network in the fall of 2000, Girlfriends chronicled the comedic highs and dramatic lows of four successful black women living in Los Angeles.
Joan Clayton (Tracee Ellis Ross, daughter of the legendary diva Diana Ross) is a sweet, although at times neurotic, lawyer dealing with relationship problems, but is always there for her friends when they need her. Maya Wilkes (Golden Brooks) is Joan's sassy friend and assistant who isn't afraid to speak her mind with some great one-liners.
Toni Childs (Jill Marie Jones) is Joan's childhood friend who grew up in a poor Fresno (the trapdoor to hell, as she calls it) family, but is now a wealthy and snobby real estate agent. Lynn Searcy (Persia White), Joan and Toni's former college roommate, is a free spirit always looking for a couch to crash on. She's got several degrees, but the girl's allergic to getting a job. William Dent (Reggie Hayes), the only male friend aka "honorary girlfriend", also works at Joan's firm and keeps everybody laughing with his dry wit and love for girl on girl action. Don't ask.
Would you believe Kelsey Grammar was the executive producer of the show? My mouth dropped open in surprise when I learned that. Go 'head, Frasier! The things I enjoyed the most about the show were the interactions between the friends. Each of them had their flaws (Toni's self-absorption and materialism in particular), but they still possessed likeable qualities.
Joan always overanalyzed things in her friend and romantic relationships (not to mention she could be a total spaz at times), but it's clear that she has a good heart and only wants the best for everybody. Maya could've easily fallen into (and nearly does in the first few seasons) the "slang droppin', finger snappin', ghetto mama with her neck in constant rotation" stereotype, but Golden's take on the character keeps her in check. And then there's Lynn. Although the woman's lazy and a total freak (her sexual adventures are a running joke throughout the series), ya just gotta love her. She's so kooky and funny.
Like many other sitcoms, Girlfriends had plenty of laughs with some drama thrown in. Issues like AIDS, physical and emotional infidelity, racism, homophobia, and the aftermath of a miscarriage were given a spotlight in a non-preachy way. Until the last few seasons anyway.
The show started to go downhill after Jill Marie Jones left the show at the end of the 6th season. Monica Brooks (Keesha Sharp), the hilariously snarky foe of the girls and William's love interest, was chosen to fill her spot and she suddenly became friendly with the others, but it didn't work very well. Also the show lost some of it's comedy and the dramatic elements were more forced than natural. It's a shame that the series was ended after eight seasons without a proper finale. Thanks alot, CW!
Despite that, Girlfriends was quite an interesting show that wasn't completely set on obnoxious sterotypes or bad writing. It was fresh and entertaining. Plus there were some great guest appearances from Angie Stone (who performs the theme song with that silky, soulful voice of hers), Jill Scott, CCH Pounder, and Kimberly Elise, among others.
Dvd extras include detailed episode guides, a look into how the show was created, and many well done featurettes behind some of the biggest episodes (Toni's wedding being one of them). So kick back and enjoy. Sung like Angie Stone "my girrrrlfriends!"
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful.
By JAM401
At last......
this fantastic TV series is available to buy as a complete boxset.
I've laughed out loud with the girls and cried too as they've gone through life's ups and downs.
Loved all the main characters (Monica was a particular joy!), they blended so well together.
Shame it had to end.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful.
By Nam Howell
I've been waiting for this boxset ever since the release of the 4th season. I was sooooooooooooo happy to see this boxset being released the same day as the 8th season being released. This show is absolutely great!
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