I watch reruns of Judging Amy almost daily currently, I had forgotten how much I enjoy this show. My usual choice of shows are crime dramas and once in a while there is a really good sitcom on the air. Most drama shows are too boring for me to stick with. I Hate hospital dramas. I love Maxine Grays character the most, she is just the best, intelligent, sensitive, opinionated and strong willed. And Tyne Daly is one of the best actresses ever on TV too bad that she seems to be retired at this time.I wish there were more dramas like this one. I wish it had been going for more than 6 seasons. But I am glad that one channel shows the reruns, that is something...

This show is on my list of all-time favorites. It seems like Amy is the major attraction, but the real star of this show is Tyne Daly. She is incredible both at portraying her character as a strong self-aware woman, as well as a woman with a gentle, many times broken heart. She's simply draws you to the screen, this crazy yet lovely and witty old lady. On the other hand, Amy seems a bit blank and awkward. How is it possible that she is so messed up and confused in her private life, kind of insecure while raising up her daughter, and lifeless in the family atmosphere, and then somehow when she walks in the office and her courtroom, she transforms into a incredible independent and brave woman, a true hero? But nevermind that, i love the show because of the great stories, absolutely plausible in real life, which make you think, and then think again. Life is rough. And Maxine Gray should know about it pretty good.

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.