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Based on the controversial British novel, Doing It by Melvin Burgess, this edgy teen drama follows the friendships of three coming-of-age boys through the angst of adolescence--and does so with candor, humor, and occasionally eloquence. The three-disc set includes 11 one-hour episodes from the show's only season (2004-2005), two unaired episodes ("Friends Don't Let Friends Drive Junk," and "Papa Wheelie"), and a bevy of bonus features including deleted scenes, audio commentaries, and a gag reel. Set in Seattle, Dino, Ben, and Jonathan are a trio of hormonally charged high schoolers trying to navigate through the confusion of girls, broken families, and their never-satiated sexual appetites. They, along with their girlfriends, frequently step out from the story's action to narrate their inner thoughts--not an original idea, but effective. While the "Pilot" and "Pilot Junior" episodes are overtly sexual, the series quickly becomes more multi-dimensional, artfully exploring complex issues of identity, popularity, body image, trust, and the consequences of irresponsible behavior. As the boys' emotions are unveiled, their personal predicaments become the show's primary focus; their sexual exploits secondary. Funny, frank, and smart, the writing refrains from moralizing nor stoops to a soap-fest, making this a stand out among similar dramas (with producers from Freaks and Geeks and My So Called Life). The male protagonists are decent actors in endearing roles, yet one of the show's strongest performances is from Kelly Osbourne who plays Jonathan's sometimes girlfriend, Deborah. The series is not without flaws, which include some cliché plotlines involving illicit affairs between teacher/student and mother/coach. Sexuality, profanity, and mature themes. (Ages 12 and older) Lynn Gibson
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See life through the eyes of Dino, Ben, and Jonathan -- three teens experiencing the joys and pains of growing up -- in this critically acclaimed series from the producers of FREAKS AND GEEKS. Although different in many ways, these guys have one main thing in common -- women. Dino can have any girl he wants, and wants his first time to be with his girlfriend Jackie. However, their relationship is tested when a scandal in his family erupts. Ben has the hots for his English teacher, and to his surprise, finds out that she feels the same about him! Together, their attitudes about women are challenged, and they discover there's more to life than meets the eye. Now you can enjoy all 13 episodes of LIFE AS WE KNOW IT in this amazing DVD box set.. Featuring two unaired episodes and incredible bonus materials, it's everything that a fan could want ... and more.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Can't believe this show got cancelled!,
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This review is from: Life As We Know It: The Complete Series (DVD)
I started watching this show back when I was actually in high school going through some of the same issues as the teens featured. Eight years later, it still had the same charm. The characters are realistic and relatable. The story lines are intriguing, with each episode ending with the viewer wanting to know what happens next. I was so disappointed when FOX cancelled this show two episodes before the season finale. At least play it out in full! I was so happy to be able to see the final two episodes after purchasing this series, but it still ends up in the air! I couldn't believe it. I guess there's no chance of this show coming back since it's already been almost a decade and the then-teen actors are probably almost 30 by now. It's interesting to note that Sean Faris' next TV project, "Reunion" [...], was also cancelled part-way through the season. With that series, however, the final episodes were never even filmed, so we never found out how the murdery mystery was solved. Silly FOX. But typical of them, I suppose.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Almost as good as the book,
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This review is from: Life As We Know It: The Complete Series (DVD)
This is a great DVD series. It really deals with some of teen issues. The book, Doing It, which is what it is directly taken from is also amazing.
0 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
LOVED THIS SHOW,
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This review is from: Life As We Know It: The Complete Series (DVD)
This show was so much fun to watch. IT really sucks it ended. I can't wait till this DVD comes out-it also has 2 never seen before episodes-which will hopefully clear everything up, since the show ended so suddenly.
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