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"A quirky romantic comedy of life after death" —The Times (U.K.)
"Top notch" —Liverpool Daily Post (U.K.)
Maeve (Dervla Kirwan, Ballykissangel) and Mark (Stephen Tompkinson, Wild at Heart) meet in London under unusual circumstances: both are recently deceased. Maeve was killed by a hit-and-run driver, and Mark died during a routine surgery while his wife was giving birth to their son. The two mismatched souls find themselves still in this world, thrown together in a weird and wonderful afterlife.
This touching and gently humorous British drama explores what it means to have a chance to help—or hinder—those left behind. Maeve’s lover wasn’t just cheating on his wife; he was also cheating on Maeve. Mark was happily married, but he left his wife and children penniless. In this afterlife, the dead can’t talk to those they knew when alive, but they can speak freely with strangers. Will Maeve and Mark be able to right past wrongs and repair relationships? What will they learn about each other, and themselves?
Seen on public television, this poignant drama also stars Peter O’Brien (Queer as Folk), David Bradley (Harry Potter), and Callum Blue (Dead Like Me).
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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
By C. Dobbins
Format:DVD
I remember watching this series many years ago, and I have been looking for it ever since. The series contains humour, pathos, longing for the past, and working through past loves and hates.
Remembering one episode in particular makes me very sad because of the poignancy of the situation. If you haven't seen the series, I'll give you a hint: the protagonists can be remembered ONLY while they are the sight of the person looking at them. Once they move from that person's line of sight, they are forgotten.
So, roll on 14 February 2012 - this is on my MUST BUY list.
Remembering one episode in particular makes me very sad because of the poignancy of the situation. If you haven't seen the series, I'll give you a hint: the protagonists can be remembered ONLY while they are the sight of the person looking at them. Once they move from that person's line of sight, they are forgotten.
So, roll on 14 February 2012 - this is on my MUST BUY list.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
A uniquely created series about life-after-death. Neither religious nor spooky, but a dramatization of the beyond like none other. Two Londoners find themselves walking the streets after being killed. One hit & run, one botched hernia op. Yet the show's not morbid. The entire series treads a fine line as it jumps from comedy to deeply moving sequences. The deceased needs no sleep, food, and never tires; but experience plenty of surprises and post-mortem opportunities. There is certainly never a dull moment with this embalmed pair. Can past wrongs be fixed, during this halfway state between life and death?
Devised and excellent writing by Sian Evans.
Six 49min episodes WITH SUBTITLES.
Episode 1 In 2000 two souls meet on a London Street. Irish lass Maeve age 27 (Dervla Kirwan-Ballykissangel) and Mark age 33 (Stephen Tompkinson-Wild at Heart) are sometimes testy, or consoling one another over their untimely deaths. Being dead, they can be seen by only strangers, not former family or acquaintances. Strangers forget after eye contact is lost.
2 Mark & Maeve are enlightened to past failure as they attend their funerals. They must look to each other, deceased mates now, not quite familiar with their new afterlife. Guest star: H. Potter's David Bradley (The Way We Live Now).
3 Maeve and Mark can affect the living in both positive and negative ways. A baby saved, one held. Not theologically based; but some second chances given.
4 Mark's wife Jo (Sally Hurst-heartless) is after a job. Maeve's cheating lover Freddie (Peter O'Brien-White Collar Blue) seeks a new affair. Plus the mystery episode has a good bit of post-post-mortem sleuthing. Guest: Patrick Godfrey (Duchess & Room With a View)
5 Mark counsels a bride as Maeve falls in love. The dead pair's significant others meet.
6 Maeve checks out Mark's former wife's relationship, and then locates the driver that killed her. Guest star: Callum Blue (Princes Diaries 2).
Devised and excellent writing by Sian Evans.
Six 49min episodes WITH SUBTITLES.
Episode 1 In 2000 two souls meet on a London Street. Irish lass Maeve age 27 (Dervla Kirwan-Ballykissangel) and Mark age 33 (Stephen Tompkinson-Wild at Heart) are sometimes testy, or consoling one another over their untimely deaths. Being dead, they can be seen by only strangers, not former family or acquaintances. Strangers forget after eye contact is lost.
2 Mark & Maeve are enlightened to past failure as they attend their funerals. They must look to each other, deceased mates now, not quite familiar with their new afterlife. Guest star: H. Potter's David Bradley (The Way We Live Now).
3 Maeve and Mark can affect the living in both positive and negative ways. A baby saved, one held. Not theologically based; but some second chances given.
4 Mark's wife Jo (Sally Hurst-heartless) is after a job. Maeve's cheating lover Freddie (Peter O'Brien-White Collar Blue) seeks a new affair. Plus the mystery episode has a good bit of post-post-mortem sleuthing. Guest: Patrick Godfrey (Duchess & Room With a View)
5 Mark counsels a bride as Maeve falls in love. The dead pair's significant others meet.
6 Maeve checks out Mark's former wife's relationship, and then locates the driver that killed her. Guest star: Callum Blue (Princes Diaries 2).
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I love The Two of them Together they are good Actors , But Not in This Movie.
it isn't What I expected , it's kind of a weird movie. but Better then " Hotel Splendide ' for Sure.
it isn't What I expected , it's kind of a weird movie. but Better then " Hotel Splendide ' for Sure.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Intresting concept
I enjoyed this series quite a bit, but can't say that I loved it. I thought the concept was brilliant.
Published 23 days ago by Joy More
5.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliant show with excellent actors in it..
Both Helen and I loved this show, well acted and the plot wasn't predictable.
The ending isn't what we expected.
The ending isn't what we expected.
Published 1 month ago by Tony Ward
5.0 out of 5 stars
Shades
This well-written, well-portrayed series is a must for fans of Dervla Kirwan and Stephen Tompkinson (both from Ballykissangel). Read more
Published 7 months ago by Judith L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
My kind of show!
Since viewing the entire season of Balleykissangel, I was thrilled to find Shades. My two favorite actors coming together again in something else. Read more
Published 9 months ago by S. Farber
4.0 out of 5 stars
Pretty Good story
This isn't going to win any award but it was light entertaiment on an otherwise boring evening. The story line was good as was the actors.
Published 10 months ago by Zann
5.0 out of 5 stars
Two Dead Souls Unite
This is an excellent UK tv series. It alternates between comedy and poignant situations. This is very inventive as the creator comes up with rules for this being dead yet walking... Read more
Published 11 months ago by carol irvin
5.0 out of 5 stars
I was waiting YEARS for this to come to the US
This was a mystery series they had on PBS and I searched years for it online. It was not available, even in the UK on DVD. Actually, it just had a different name in the UK. Read more
Published 12 months ago by J. Wysocki
