 | Katherine M. |
16 out of 16 people found this review helpful
Pushing Daisies is one of the quirkiest shows I've seen. But instead of coming off cheesy it comes off as poignant and precious. The plot revolves around Ned, a pie maker who can touch dead things and bring them back to life for only a minute or else somebody else has to die. And if he touches the person again they die again. The action picks up when Ned's sweetheart Chuck is murdered and he brings her back to life. He keeps her alive for longer than a minute but now they can never touch again. Ned is very good as the reserved but sweet pie maker and so is Chuck as the quirky and lovely childhood sweetheart. Emerson Cod is good too as the grumpy, money loving detective who works with Ned to bring murder victims back to life to ask them who killed them. And Olive is very funny as the lovesick waitress at The Pie Hole where Ned works. Where the show really shines though is its dialogue which is snappy and touching at the same time. . Was this review helpful? Yes
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| Joan N. |
8 out of 9 people found this review helpful
A whimsical, happy (about death no less) show. Something sorely lacking these days on TV. Was this review helpful? Yes
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| Michelle M. |
6 out of 7 people found this review helpful
I missed watching this when it was on, happened to catch a few minutes of one episode and new it was going to be FAB. I was so excited when they were released went the first day to get. They are FABULOUS, enjoyable, feel good, whimsical and with Jim Dale narrating how could they miss, I find myself smiling through each episode. I am now ordering the series to buy so i can have everyone I know watch them. looking forward to the new season. LOVE LOVE LOVE Was this review helpful? Yes
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 | Todd S. |
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
Everything is there for a good series. Lee Pace and his fellow actors are good. However, in time, all their "witty" banter (spoken as fast as they can), becomes annoying. I've watched quite a bit of this series and I suggest that it is only watchable as a second choice. When you don't have other choices, maybe watch this. The series is colorful (literally colored sets), and somewhat upbeat since its mostly about dead people...though I get the feeling that the "upbeatness" is forced. It does have a stylized quality to it--sort of like Tim Burton had something to do with it. I want to like this series, but I got to say it rings a bit forced and false. Swoosie Kurtz, however, is the funniest part of that show. I am going to keep watching it here and there...hopefully it will improve. I may be on to something because the series was canceled early on. Was this review helpful? Yes
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| Laurie S. |
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
I can't beleive this show was cancelled after just 2 seasons. But then again I guess if it isn't "reality" no one wants to watch it! This show was original and very well done.
If you love this series check out Wondefalls. It has Lee Pacer as well and was just as original and fun Was this review helpful? Yes
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| Josh S. |
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
One of the best comedy TV shows of the time along with Chuck and The Office which I recommend if you like Pushing Daisies. 5/5 stars for Pushing Daisies! Was this review helpful? Yes
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 | DENNIS P. |
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful
Delightfully funny and different show. It was cancelled way too soon. Was this review helpful? Yes
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| Bonnie N. |
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful
Good fun and can be viewed by the whole family. What a shame is was canceled. Was this review helpful? Yes
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| Erica S. |
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful
If Tim Burton ever did a tv show- this is what it would look like. Sweet, funny, darkly comedic, romantic, creative and daring... this is quite simply the only reason to pay for cable. The cinematography is grand, the color palette is saturated with mood enducing scheme, the dialogue is witty, and the characters are deep enough to fall into. A peice of art for the screen, that never had a chance to survive the dumbed down American audience that it was marketed to; and what a shame! Was this review helpful? Yes
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 | Matthew J. |
1 out of 16 people found this review helpful
I like the idea, but come on. Touch me once, touch me twice. Let's say a person was killed and surgically all their bones were removed. When he touches them, do they still sit up and answer all of his questions truthfully? It's very repetative, gets boring. Was this review helpful? Yes
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