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In the past month I have returned home from university, and instead of looking for a job, I have decided to spend my time slobbed out in front of my television. Hey, I'll look for a job after graduation, honest. So, in accordance with this new daily routine I signed up with one of those online DVD rental companies, and added the first series of 'Scrubs' to my list.
'Scrubs' is one of those programs that I've always watched, but not regularly. I wouldn't be able to tell you when it's on or anything like that, but if I come across it whilst channel-hopping then I'll stop and watch it. So I figured it was the perfect thing to add to my DVD list.
The Series 1 DVD is spread across 4 DVDs, each one having 7 episodes on, apart from the last one, which just has 3. Each episode is about 25 minutes long, same as most other American sitcoms. The series is set in a hospital, and although this is not an unfamiliar setting when it comes to US TV programs (think 'ER', 'Grays Anatomy', 'House') it is a moderately unique setting for a comedy-centred program. However, this setting does invariably mean that there are times when the show can't deliever laugh after laugh, line after line. This setting means that there are some situations in which it wouldn't be appropriate to make a joke, you can't have a program centred in a hospital and not deal with people being ill, or dying. This gives the show an extra level of sensitivity, an extra level of morality, that can make it a bit more poignant, but also at times a bit too cheesy.
'Scrubs' is one of those shows that either sits well with people or doesn't. I have one friend who absolutely loves it, and another who dislikes it because of the element of corniness that regularly clouds the ending of each episode. Personally I don't find the morals particularly over-bearing, and I think that the comedy is quick enough to overshadow any American cheesiness.
'Scrubs' centers around four main characters; JD (Zach Braff), Turk (Donald Faison), Elliot (Sarah Chalke) and Carla (Judy Reyes). JD, Turk and Elliot are interns fresh out of medical school and Carla is a nurse at the hospital. The first series of the show focuses on how the three newbies cope with beginning work at the hospital, the reliances they form upon each other, and how they individually develop. We are also introduced to other characters in this series that recur throughout the show, such as Dr Cox, Dr Kelso, Dr Cox's ex-wife, and the Janitor. Many of the funniest lines come from the characters interactions with these secondary characters rather than from the four interacting with each other. It is usually these back-up characters that offer the comedy, whereas the other four provide the drama.
'Scrubs' is generally one of those shows that you can dip in and out of, so it isn't really that important to watch all the series' in order. Apart from the development in romances between characters, in particular between Carla and Turk, generally episodes stand alone. However, in saying that, I would still recommend watching series 1 just because there are some genuinely funny laugh-out-loud moments. Some American comedy shows have trouble over here as the comedy doesn't always translate so well with British audiences. However, 'Scrubs' is one of those shows that has managed to transcend the divide. It si still unequivocally American, yet, somehow, has still managed to find fans in British audiences.
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I love this show, the quirkiness and corniness are what makes it laugh-out-loud. Its a shame that Zack may have become slightly type-cast and IS always going to struggle in anything else. Good review - Will x x
Ritatsu 16.11.2006 22:05
My friend absolutely loves this, he has I dont know how many episodes on his Ipod Video, and he watches it all during College, Fab review, keep it up! (^_^)b
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