This show is about a judge, her life as a daughter,wife and lover and the lives of the people whom she loves. I am drawn each time I watch an episode. Each character, each storyline was compelling. There were so many values about family, work, siblings and dealing with issues so many people young and old experience today. I think I can relate to some. It just makes me drop the remote control, sit and watch. That's why when I learned that this show was canceled, I was shocked. How could they cancel such a great show? I just had to place a comment here. I had just watched one episode before typing this. Maybe it didn't appeal to the target audience as I've read somewhere that this show was targeted to much older women. My little sister and I, (we are both under the age of 18 years) love the show a lot. It was aired late over where we live so we still get to see "new" episodes but then, that's it. When all the seasons are done, there would be nothing new to look forward to. Just reruns. How disappointing!

This program would be useful for training hardened felons basic human emotions. Beyond this purpose, the show has no value other than to fill bandwidth that would otherwise go unutilized in the electromagnetic spectrum. I feel a greater sense of suspense and anticipation listening to a computerized voice chip endlessly droning out the products of a random number generator. Fortunately, the helpful and frequent music cues will tell viewers how they're supposed to feel, in case they are unable to fully internalize the predictable and shallow plot line. I did find Amy to be a superficially positive character, as she is a role model to young women that they can serve in traditionally male fields. Unfortunately, her totally subjective approach to the law is guided solely by whatever capricious personal guidelines Amy elects to employ, resulting in Amy's trials more closely resembling appeals to the personal mercy of a tribal despot than a true administration of justice. This show is unpalatable in any amount, although this is to some extent mitigated after two episodes by the brain's god-given filtering processes, by which the show will thankfully leave the same imprint on the viewer's memory as a television tuned to a dead channel at maximum volume.

Made with class, intelligence, and refreshing to watch on a daily basis; "Judging Amy" is a delightful series based on the life of the mother of Amy Brenneman."Judging Amy" is a well-written television series starring a very talented cast that includes Amy Brenneman, Tyne Daly, Kevin Rahm, Marcus Giamatti, Jessica Tuck and Karle Warren.Brenneman takes on a dual role as series creator and executive producer. "Judging Amy" is quality television with quality scripts which focus on the balance between family and the legal system.Quality writing and outstanding performances set "Judging Amy" apart as one of the greatest crime dramas or legal series on television. Each episode is written with intelligence, and characters written with great depth. It was a pleasant and refreshing surprise to watch "Judging Amy" come up with original ideas for each episode.Daly's character, Maxine Gray, is the emotional core and matriarch of the series as she portrays the character as the stabilizing, inspiring force which holds the Gray family together. Her screen presence, honesty and class add credibility to"Judging Amy." There is a smile on my face with every scene Amy Brenneman is in. It is especially fun to watch Brenneman at work because she uses great charm along with her great dramatic intellect to make the role of Judge Amy Gray someone television viewers can relate to and care about.Brenneman's greatest qualities brought to "Judging Amy" includes charm, intelligence, honesty, character and class. Daly may be the emotional core of "Judging Amy," but Brenneman is the heart and soul of the series.The supporting cast that includes Rahm, Giamatti, Tuck and Warren as each of them have style, humor, charm and talent. They are a great compliment to Brenneman.Powerful writing and strong performances make me a devoted fan to the series and care about the characters and story lines. "Judging Amy" is one of the finest legal dramas on television.

I missed the show the first time around, but now I'm hooked on the reruns. I watch it every day without fail.The show evokes joy, pain, love, anger, resentment, forgiveness, sadness, hope. We laugh, we cry, we get the warm fuzzies. In addition to the range and depth of emotion, Judging Amy also has a high level of intelligence. The viewer is required to think.I enjoy how the complex issues of faith and spirituality are addressed with subtlety, tactful wit, and respectful objectivity.All the characters have engaging, ever-evolving personalities and the way they interact with each other is incredibly fascinating and real.Best of all, there's Amy. As a character, as an actor, and as a person she is everything a great woman should be. When I think of Amy Brenneman, all the superlative traits beginning with "s" flood my mind: Smart, Strong, Sensitive, Sharp, Sweet, Smiling, Sexy.A wonderful woman and a wonderful show.