Wonderful show. It took me a long time to watch it, because the early reviews gave me the impression that this would be just another show with characters who are addicted to sex and drugs and horrible to each other, and a temperamental maniac of a conductor. Or, like that ballet show on Starz, so messed up and poverty stricken that they end up, not only addicted to sex and drugs and horrible to each other, but becoming strippers and prostitutes to make ends meet.

Mozart in the Jungle is the none of those things. It's a gentle comedy about world-class musicians who are dedicated to their music, actually seem to like each other, and while they have their occasional disagreements, are mostly kind to each other. The drugs so far are very minimal, and mostly related to a cello player's pain killer for her injured hand. The sex has been low key, firmly rooted in plot and character, and we're not subjected to long, explicit scenes more appropriate to porn channels (unlike most cable show these days),

The music is beautiful, always new pieces every week and nicely woven into the plot. It's mostly classical, but also some modern and Latin pieces. I love classical music, but for those who don't, there's never so much that you will get tired of it. More like a tantalizing taste to give you an idea why some people find classical music so transcendent, that might have you looking up the pieces online to listen to more. The Amazon app tells you what pieces are playing, which is a great added feature.

The characters are so engaging, you end up liking even the more curmudgeonly ones. The new maestro is amazing. He's supposed to be sort of a rock star in the classical world, but he's a sweet and kind and devoted to music and making the orchestra great. The old maestro, who has been replaced, is also sort of a lovable guy. Hailey, the oboist who becomes the maestro's assistant, is wonderful, and you can't help rooting for her.

This is a quiet comedy full of beautiful music, some sweet romantic moments, and likeable characters.

Didn't know what to expect here, but was surprised and delighted. A new venue for my wife and I, and I feared artsy pretension, but if anything, this diverting and whimsical comedy underlines the hard work and identifiable dreams and desires of its symphony musicians, and offers up very appealing if quirky protagonists in Gael Garcia Bernal, Bernadette Peters, Lola Kirk, Hannah Dunne, Saffron Burrows, and even the daunting Malcolm McDowell. One aspect I enjoy is the portrayal of a somewhat cutthroat milieu where the love of music and the company nonetheless inspires teamwork and camaraderie. Bernal's seemingly lunatic new conductor pricks the pretentious by finding art and interest in everyone from his limo driver to a talented child at a party to inner city residents invited to join an impromptu rehearsal. The program has its egos and tensions, but with the exception of a few of the symphony's business office types, it wisely and refreshingly stays away from true black hats. And the mood is soothingly low key -- great end-of-the-evening entertainment, like a pleasant nightcap.

First of all, let me say that I am a violinist. I know a lot of musicians have commented that many of the incidents could not possibly happen in the real music world. BUT, I am sure things that happen on hospital TV shows, or lawyer shows, or police dramas, don't happen in the real world either. The 1st season finale, where the concertmaster steps in and plays the Sibelius Violin Concerto from memory, could never, ever happen....but then there are plenty of shows about Broadway or dance where the understudy steps in and does a phenomenal performance and it probably really doesn't happen that way either. I just happen to know about music. I think the issues that musicians face, pay equality, unions, work related injuries, long hours etc. are things that the general public should learn about and this show helps to present that information. When someone wants musicians to work for free for the "exposure" or pay a pittance for a wedding gig, they should know how long and how much work it took for the musician (or other artist) to get to that point and that they have bills to pay too. It also presents classical musicians as real people, not people on stage in tuxes. They have other lives and interests. There is a lot of sex, but it is about young people, so that isn't surprising. I just wish they could do something about the fake playing. It is sooooo bad. The bows aren't moving at the same speed as the music. Can't they find some extras hanging around Juilliard (or wherever they film it) and do some doubles or stand ins? I know there are some major characters that need to look like they are playing, but the rest of the actors without lines could really play--and give some real musicians a job! The various plot lines are both serious (lack of donors to the orchestra because the conductor is insulting to them) and funny (driving to Philly to find his wife at a toxic waste dump) and the scrapes they get into are humorous. It is fun, and in a small way, may help the public understand a little about the lives of musicians and how important music is in all of our lives.

The most amazing and entertaining video I've ever seen! I'm in love with all the characters. As each new episode ends, I can't wait to find out what happens next. Roderigo is such a great character, as are all the other characters, played by wonderful actors. This is such a creative series. Each new scene surprises me. The plot of each new chapter the writers come up with is totally inspirational, as is the combination of the New York City setting and the glorious music of Mozart and other composers. And the series is so funny, truly hilarious, as well as being deep and mysterious. As a homebound, disabled person, I always look forward to tuning in, as it gives me a wonderful view of life from many different perspectives in many different sections of New York City and even other countries like Mexico. I am so excited by the Mozart in the Jungle Series! It makes my day! This series is truly a gift to me! I think it is a work of genius. As a classical music lover and a lover of humor, I find Mozart in the Jungle satisfies my tastes on every conceivable level. And each part of the series is succinct and easy to watch without the viewer's getting antsy. So, it is perfect, like a buffet meal with exotic dishes to choose from, without the viewer's ever getting full. This is a delicate and most artistic way to display the various chapters! I hope the Mozart in the Jungle series goes on forever! I'm addicted to it.

I must admit, I enjoyed the first season and was looking forward to season two. Unfortunately, then season two happened. Many of the characters that had their original charm maintained their charm, some characters, like those in the orchestra, even developed a bit more personality than before, but not too much more. However, I question the direction the writers took with some of the main characters. In fact, this season had not too much to do with music at all, and more to do with one of the female leads sleeping around indiscriminately at literally every opportunity. I cannot recall a single instance where this female protagonist turned someone down for any reason at all. Often times, she engages in indiscriminate sexual encounters and actually is the one who leads the other characters into it.

Thats all fine and good I guess, but it seems so random and incongruent with the story. Why would this character suddenly become an extremely horny sex addict with little or no focus on her music or her relationship with the male lead? These soaps usually live and die by the relationships that are formed between the characters. I understand that if you run out of stuff to write about when characters live happily ever after, but House did it for years, and many other great shows did it for years without turning one of the main characters into a horny bimbo that occasionally acts in a redeeming fashion, but only occasionally. They killed off one of the lead characters by completely changing her personality into one that is less desirable than the one she started with.

Other characters evolve and have struggles that I suppose are humorous or relatable and that is a plus. The cinematography was enjoyable and I enjoyed literally every other character in the show, except another female character, who is a secondary character at best. They decided to make this other character a lesbian, or bisexual, literally out of nowhere. Why do writers feel the need to push random social agendas into their writing? I don't really know. Does it matter? Probably not. Do I care, no not really. Could they have presented it in a way other than just random surfacing of sexual indiscrimination, absolutely. But it seems that this show is heading in that direction. There is so much random sex happening here that I fear for next season. There was plenty of material to be made in furthering the development of the existing characters and their relationships, but almost any plot changes felt rushed, at least the major plot changes did. Honestly, the show started off great in Season 1 and now for Season 2, I cannot say that I agree with the choices that the writers are making, not because I have a problem with sex on TV, but because that has suddenly become one of the predominant things going on in the show. Its a shame.

Fantastic series that really delivers -- juicy and lots of fun. The season one finale offered a pay-off I was not expecting when something so totally unexpected happened, something that was so side-splitingly funny that I can scarcely stop laughing. Otherwise, I really respond to passion and the kind of obsession that drives creative people like dancers and musicians. This series is very revealing on that note as well as developing a whole slew of interesting characters that sweep you along. Totally satisfying.

A charming and engaging series about the musicians in a New York City orchestra, and their trials and tribulations on both a personal and a professional level. All of the characters are unique and entertaining, and an excellent cast helps. My only problem, as much as I like Saffron Burrows as the oboe ingenue who plays straight man for various other characters, is that someone apparently told her how cute her husky giggle is. So she employs it approximately every three minutes, turning it into an annoying affectation. Bernadette Peters is always a joy to watch, heaving (and heavily exposed) bosom and all. I would have given this five stars, but I'm in the middle of the third season now, and it's starting to run out of steam. Not that much, though - the opera music is gorgeous; in fact, the same can be said for all the music in this captivating series.

Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU...to the creators, writers, musicians cast and crew...for a wonderfully well-made series with enthralling creativity and HEART. Equally appreciable in this undertaking for what is contained, is what is left out: the typical cynicism and bitchiness that is the usual undercurrent of a series in this genre. Yes, there are conflicts, struggles, disillusionment and resolutions...but at it's core is a sweetness of generosity and connection. The casting and performance of Gael Garcia Bernal as "Rodrigo" is nothing short of brilliant. Lola Kirke as the rising ingenue "Hailey" plays her role with equal parts innocence, ambition, and intuition. I could go on-and-on about the individual characters' casting and portrayal, as each is offered as shimmering cohesive stanzas in this symphony.
This is a feast...a banquet....a luxurious immersion in passion, ambition, devotion, and musical opulence.
Bravo!