Customer Reviews

The Mind of the Married Man - The Complete First Season

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4 star:		(3)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(2)

 

 

I didn't give this show much of a chance when it first came on but ended up watching a few and got totally hooked. I had missed much of the first season, so recently I bought the 2 DVD set.

I must say that this series has gotten many very negative reviews and only lasted two seasons, but one thing I didn't know till I got the DVDs and listened to Binder and Walgner talk about the show was that it premiered on 9/11/2001, it never had a hope. It was upstaged by the biggest event of the new century.

After watching the whole DVD series I can say that this show did have a lot of heart. This struggle for a married man (of which I am one) to remain happy and loyal when opportunity runs rampant in his life is one I can relate to. Mickey has it all, a good job, smart perky wife who he obviously loves, but he is constantly tempted and pushed into outside relationships by his friends, hot young assistant, and his own insecurity.

I think Binder did an effective job of getting us married men thinking about all the crap that goes around in our heads every day. I'm not saying the acting or writing were Emmy quality, but it was a good, intriguing show and should be recognised as such.

First this was one of the funniest series I had ever seen. Every episode was hilarious. Man, I do I miss seeing Sonja Walger every week. Perfect wife, mother, and man what an English temper. Well it was also revealed that this series debuted on 9/11/01. I guess America was not ready for a bunch
of horny married men enjoying nice conversations around the bar
every night.

This was a show that HBO shut down way too soon!!!! Co-workers and I would congregate around the water cooler to talk about the previous nights episode. Now HBO has Period-Pieces of some historical relevance...a shame.

But, everyone should enjoy this show. Its not just about the main character. Its about his circle of married and single friends as well. Enjoy.

Five words for five stars: Truthful, Visionary, Pioneering, Brilliant, and Funny. (Six words?) Very Funny. (Two more words?)

No more than this needs to be said about this series. Ever.

Eighteen total words? Call me a liar and give me a happy ending!

I loved this show when it was on HBO.
Yes it has language and nudity but it is an ADULT show and aired on HBO!!!
I wish this show would have lasted.
I hope season 2 will be put on DVD ;o)
Being a woman I sometimes cringed at this....but loved getting a guys point of view and laughed at seeing myself in some of the scenes.
Bottom line this is just a funny show from a mans point of view

I thought this was one of the best shows I'd ever seen, and like other watchers I patiently (or not so patiently) waited for season 3. Alas, it didn't ever come around, which is a real shame because I thought this was a really insightful, mature and funny piece of work. I'm so glad it is at least available for purchase!

What ever you do, don't watch this with your wife or girlfriend. For her it's only another excuse to argue with you. Watch it with your fellow male friends only. Warning: This series is so true that your woman will hate you for it.

I think it was a shame that this show had to end. I kept waiting patiently for the 3rd season to start and it never happened. I heard that part of the reason the show never came back after season 2 was the very sad passing of Bruce Paltrow.

I thought this show was a real find though. Yes there is nudity. Yes there is cussing. It's HBO. Hello!!!!! I think this show is a welcome addition to the DVD collection of people comfortable enough with the subject of sex and with there own sexuality to laugh at it.

I read somewhere that someone broke the DVDs after watching them b/c it was 'vulger' - that's a tad over-dramatic don't ya think?!

The show told the truth. Maybe the truth that some people don't want to know - about what goes on in the minds of men. Not all men mind you. There was the good husband, the bad husband, and the mediocre husband on the show. Most of us ladies hope we end up with the 'good husband,' but you just never know what's going on in the minds of those men. All in all a welcome glance into a world i so seldom understand or get to experience. Thanks again Mike Binder!

This is a great series. Many other reviews emphasis the reasons why very well. I simply want to know, HBO: Why hold out altogether on putting out some kind of release for Season 2? I'm sure anyone who purchased and enjoyed Season One would be glad to fork over some hard earned cash to own the rest of the series. I for one have NEVER SEEN the second season and would love to at least have the opportunity to do so! PLEASE make it happen and bring this series fans what we want... The rest!

I saw the show on HBO when it first came out. Even started taping them. I loved it. My wife loved it! This show was and is so much better than Curb Your Enthusiasm. Seriously. The only reason a show like this is NOT on primetime tv, is the use of language and sex. But honestly, given it is on HBO(CABLE) and not on regular tv, the people that are offended should just shut up and relax. That is WHY we have ratings! TV-MA!! Read it and relax. The show is an earlier version of Nip/Tuck, without the FX Network and without real nudity and without the Doctors!
The show should be conitnued. I hope it will be. It was funny, smart, serious and DEAD ON! Men think this way. Women act that way. The only reason it wouldn't make it again, is peope don't want to see, THEIR life on screen!
It is too real! we all know someone or someone(s) like this guy and his friends. Their wives. Their ideas, jobs, kids, and LIVES!
So, watch it. Enjoy it. And to the stuck up out there, Get a life and a FUNNY BONE!
I still laugh at the Wuiji Board and Magic Cupcake joke Mikey says to the Psychologist!
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