10 years ago, I watched the pilot episode of Wonderfalls on TV for the first time. About 20 minutes in, the main character, Jaye Tyler, starts chasing after a quarter following a little wax lion's instructions to do so. As she runs down stairs to try and catch the bouncing coin she asks herself, "oh my god, what am I doing?!" At this point, I was completely sold on this show.Seemingly banal and pointless instructions from (normally) inanimate animal objects like "lick the light switch" or "take a picture" have huge ripple effects that ultimately improve Jaye's life and the lives of those she encounters. This show has often been compared to "Joan of Arcadia", which on the surface is apt. However, Wonderfalls is so much more fun and charming. Watching underachiever Jaye go from thinking she's completely lost her marbles to begrudgingly doing what the talking muses tell her to do is nearly always hilarious. Not just because of the absurdity of her tasks, but also due to the show's characters' wit and snark.While the show is actually pretty grounded (aside from the bossy animal figures) and deals a lot with the characters' relationships, it has at often times reminded me of Jean-Pierre Jeunet's "Amélie." Not surprising since one of the show's creators, Bryan Fuller, loves the movie. While Wonderfalls isn't nearly as influenced by the movie as Fuller's other show, Pushing Daisies (also excellent), there's something at the heart of it that captures some of Amélie's magic.Even 10 years after this show first graced screens, I still don't get tired of watching it again. The great dialog and humor is a huge factor in the show's re-watch-ability. And while this show was short-lived, the creators did a good job of offering the viewers a bit of closure after only 13 episodes - a feat few canceled programs manage to do.The show was beloved by its fans, who campaigned very hard to get it released on DVD through SaveWonderfalls.com. Even after it was announced that Wonderfalls would find new life on DVD shelves, the fans worked hard to promote the release and created WhatIsWonderfalls.com, a site made specifically to introduce potential new viewers to the show.Wonderfalls is something special. Just give it a chance an it'll capture you with its charm.

I saw all these comparisons to a similar show called "Dead like Me" and in my opinion they are spot on. The problem with most of these shows that sell themselves as being "fresh", "underground", "original" with "good dialogue" and "creative" is that they lack back bone for the long run. The writers throw their best ideas in the first episodes and by the time they get to the end of the first/start of the second season, the great twists have already been given away, most of them even early in the series.This show does not deserve this high rating; it obviously follows a pattern that would eventually lead to an early demise.

The first of three disks was wonderful. Offbeat and quirky, Caroline Dhavernas seems perfect for this role. I loved it. But, starting with disk two, the episodes become more and more bizarre. Also, Jay'e anger and hostility do not have any underlying foundation, so we don't know what is driving her. I pretty much gave up on the series at the little kid and the Russian mail-order bride. Just too weird. (I did watch all 3 disks because I bought the series).The original idea for the series was pretty interesting-talking stuffed animals-but the writers just could not develop any coherent plot. In fact, there is no plot-the same characters pretty much start from square one each episode, which leaves the series with nowhere to go. I encourage others to watch, because it is one of a kind. And I love Caroline Dhavernas.

unfortunately, i've only seen the episodes that fox aired (but i've just ordered the first season). this show is so amazing. my husband and i really enjoyed it. as we did't have a lot of choice in what to watch, no cable, i set the vcr as soon as i saw the first preview for this show. after becoming addicted to it after four episodes, my vcr started taping a load of other junk. i checked the fox website, i searched for this show...i was devastated for weeks that it was no longer found! my husband was mad. he decided that a show so smart with a brunette star so smart was bound to get canceled. i just discovered that i can buy a full 13 episodes, so i did it. it'll be a welcome surprise for my law student husband. and because i'm in nursing school, we're no longer able to keep up with current shows. so, getting this first (and, unfortunately, only) season will be a welcome surprise for my husband and me! THIS IS ONE OF THE TRULY GREAT, INTELLIGENT SHOWS OF ALL TIME!