I began bing watching this series last week. Season One was enjoyable. I enjoyed the plots, the acting was decent and the dysfunctional dynamics between the ladies and the men was surprising tolerable. It reminded me of a bit of Sex and The City with a dose of Friends. Season Two was not as good but I bore through it expecting the following season to pick up the slack, however, Season Three is terrible and I gave up at the end of episode 6. Abbey is now beyond inmature, completely obnoxious, extremely judgmental, just plain tacky and lacks any type of self esteem or control. She basically insults her friends, apologizes, insults them again, apologizes, etc. The whole baseball coach plot was simply horrible to watch. The coach was a mature adult while Abbey acted like a 14 year old love sick idiot. I actually cringed watching those scenes. Her character has become extremely annoying and equal to nails on a chalkboard. The rest of the characters are dwindling just as quickly. The only character I enjoyed seeing on the show during Season 3 was Jake Novak and he rarely has screen time. The show has committed suicide and I can't even tolerate one more episode. What a waste of 2 weeks.

This is not a deep, thought provoking, realistic, thoroughly relatable series. But I like it! Before I go into the positives and why I continued watching it after r adding the horrible reviews, and why most people watch it as well, let me touch base on what u don't need to watch it for- reality! What u do need to watch it for-escapism entertainment! In all honesty the plot lacks depth and the characters are so unaware of a world outside of themselves, middle class-can't even touch lower class, America. I could go on and on about the fact that these women are mostly these independent, sexy, older, life after divorce, social conscious, business savvy women, when in reality they only excel at one of those descriptors-sexy. They get close on business savvy, but once u are aware of their job titles, there isn't any real working going on for the most part. Example, a partner in a law firm that gets billionaires wouldn't have that much time and energy to have such an engaging social life.. at least not without some type of speed addiction. But, I didn't watch this for anything but entertainment and escape. And if that's what ur looking for, if accomplishes that in spades!!!the eye candy offered for all specificities is covered!!! It's got color, beauty, hot men and women, etc! The storylines are relatable on the surface and then when u realize that they have kids and yet manage to never be home, jobs but never work, wardrobes that know no budget, u realize, it's not real for most of us. But I who wants that always??? The characters are likable and u do cheer for them when they win and hope for them when they fail! The acting is good and the actors sale every scene! So figure out what kind of show u want and if u are looking for a sexy life beyond the life we all live everyday, this is a great show! And fun! It's really fun to watch!!! Enjoy a summer binge!!!

I enjoyed the first season of this show but then found it increasingly hard to like. The characters become caricatures: narcissistic, impulsive, juvenile and self-destructive. The concept of being independent women is a laugh, they are like boy crazy, giggling adolescents. They all have money to burn, fabulous clothes, great houses, but it is like frosting on a mud pie. Someone decided that Abby has great shoulders and therefore exposes them and her highlighted clavicles in every single wardrobe change. Even when she wears a pashmina stole she exposes her shoulders. Has no one ever heard of air conditioning? It is cold inside! Also, the way she minces about on what must be painful footwear is pathetic, she looks like she has a gait disorder. Phoebe's history as a supermodel is less than believable. She has a great body but it is not until the later seasons that her dental reconstruction is complete. This is not part of the plot, just impossible to ignore. Her bitching about her (autistic) husband interfering with her career is hilarious. Truly she has delusions as to what a career actually entails. Jo's vulgarity and crudeness cannot be continually excused by her saying, ad nauseum, that she is Puerto Rican. How offensive! The most heroic character is poor cuckolded Graham. He is decent, loving, handsome amd kind and Delia humiliates him with her torrid office affair. At least he has the stones to resist her attempt at reconciliation. The wonen become more strident, stupid and out of control with each season. The show does make me very glad that none of my friends even vaguely resemble them.

It's a good mindless show. Kind of what I thought about SATC. All about #firstworldproblems. All about the latest fashions. People with lots of money. Girlfriends who ALWAYS have time to see each other despite careers, kids and ex-husbands, LA traffic and lovers. LOTS of lovers. Wearing heels with everything. A lot of unrealities. But maybe not in LA.One thing: I REALLY dislike the fuchsia lipstick that they are trying so hard to push! What's up with that? It's a horrible color and they put it on everyone, including the 14 year-old daughter, Zoe, who used to be the most put-together character on the show.Too many similarities with SATC. Main character is a writer with anxiety issues and totally self-absorbed. Has a group of girlfriends with distinct personalities who are always available, and equally flawed. They are always dressed to the nines and I never see them wear anything twice. Did I mention a little unrealistic?But it's one of those shows that I can put on when I need a break from reality.