Six Feet Under
TV Series | Alan Ball
One of the smartest and most unpredictable dramas ever to appear on television.
One of the most imaginative, intelligent, and nakedly emotional shows ever to grace the small screen, Six Feet Under existed for five seasons and expired with remarkable dignity—very fitting for a series largely set in a funeral home. This undisputed HBO classic may have presented a lot of death, but it also was thoroughly engaged in life, giving viewers a window into the fascinating and frustrating world of the highly dysfunctional Fisher clan. Constantly faced with mortality as part of the family business, the Fishers—as pitch-perfectly portrayed by Peter Krause, Michael C. Hall, Lauren Ambrose, and Frances Conroy—found plenty of time to deal with the conundrums of existence, exploring themes of love, sexuality, sanity, and art with ever-intriguing messiness. A dark comedy set in sunny L.A. and punctuated by moments of intense drama, Six Feet Under never fit easily into any box, pine or otherwise, as it followed the Fishers and the various people in their orbit. Unfailingly honest and human even in its depictions of deep-seated character flaws, the show was hilarious, maddening, and heartbreaking, from its formative first episode down to its absolutely stunning conclusion.
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| Six Feet Under 2001-2005 | |
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