Ah good, some points of views similar to some of my thoughts. I thoroughly enjoyed it, as I said previously, but I completely agree that establishing the group without Lulu there at the beginning would have been a good way to go.  She is the main character, but seeing the rest of the group as they'd established themselves before her upheaval would have been nice.  And I felt they were much too quick to have the "I've loved you since we were little." confessions.  An hour, or few at most, after they hadn't seen each other in how long???  It's just hard to believe it would have all happened so quickly.  And Kate insisting Lulu stay, despite the obvious awkwardness? I can only think it was because she was drunk.

But, as fifi pointed out, with a comedy it's a bit more forgiving if they exaggerate things a bit.  The annoyingness of most of the characters I could handle and in fact embrace, such as with Sam. Did I mention he's my favorite.  Second to Anthony to be sure...  But the reason I didn't mind the over-the-top stereotypes is that we definitely got glimpses into their hidden depths (even if it really took more than one viewing to absorb through the rush). I am hoping things settle down a bit so it's less madhouse party central and more interesting drama about quirky characters navigating through everyday life issues we've all experienced and/or can relate to.  Not much to ask for, is it?

Enjoying the relationship tension, but I believe I mentioned I am not a Lulu fan.  And in fact, after reading the character bios, I'm totally rooting for Kate.  Sounds like Anthony would be a bit of a lost puppy without the more grounded adult, and I think Lulu and him are a train wreck waiting to happen.  Sure it would be good for a while, they are probably soul mates, but either I can see the novelty wearing off for Lulu (doesn't sound like she's much into monogamy) or they'd stay together fumbling through life until the real pressures in being a grown up get to be too much without a stronger partner and it ends in disappointment.  But things "have a way of working out" for Lulu, so I'm sure it's headed towards them together. I just hope it takes a long while to get there.  For dramatic purposes.

Yup, if there's anyone I ship, it's Sam and Fred.  And I don't usually ship male/male. But they so are totally meant for each other!

I've watched it a few times (In a row!) and let it sit in my head and simmer. The episode tried to cram twice as much content into the time frame as it needed and I had to step back for a bit to really get a sense of it.

I needed to see Kate in Anthony's arms to really get a sense that they fit well together. Up until then I wasn't sure, but his easy acceptance of her and comfort with her there sold the relationship for me. As of right now Lulu is an interloper and needs to back the heck off. I understand sexual chemistry, but I've seen it wreck relationships for the sake of what amounted to a good few weeks or months or whatever. So no, this old girl isn't going for that ship. No Anthony/Lulu for me!

Anthony is the perfect rumpled, casual, gorgeous guy who I could watch all day (and all night) and probably never tire of. His less than decisive personality would wear thin very quickly, though. And a pigeon? Seriously? Come on, dude, grow a pair!

Sam--awful, exuberant, rude, chronically horny, vulnerable Sam--has captured my heart. So has dear Fred.

I just want Colin to have a happy ending. I want to know what, if anything, makes Melody happy.

I want to meet more of the property guardians and see more of the ones I've met. So yes, I'm definitely going to keep watching!

We watched the first episode tonight and we both enjoyed it.  It feel like it was trying to cram too much in half an hour and force the characters on you.  It was a bit over the top with the vulgar and absurd humor for my taste, but I have a feeling it will calm down a bit in subsequent episodes.  

That sounds like a  critical review but really for the most part we enjoyed it. It's good to see Damien deliver comedic lines regularly again. He's so good at comedy.  

I liked all of the characters except for Lulu.  I found her annoying.  I'm siding with Kate, but I see the necessity of the Lulu character to create drama. 

So far I only ship Sam and Fred. 

Question from Sana on Crashing episode 1 (moved from this topic)

Sana wrote:

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But, one thing I must know and I need your help... I so want to know what Anthony Lulu says before she hits him with the ukulele. I didn't understand that..

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This is a great question Sana! I've watched the scene several times and still cannot catch what Lulu says just before the Ukulele spanking...hopefully others may have a keener ear! But, I do have this gif of the whole fabulous moment, which perhaps is some consolation

Hi Sana, yes Anthony definitely says "you fell for that.." to Lulu. He had appeared to tell her off for flirting with him and for doing that in front of Kate, but then said he was pretending. What Lulu says to Anthony the moment right before the ukulele spanking (not a phrase you hear every day!)I cannot make out! Anyone else?

I think that´s it. That helped me. Thanks
I must say, the interactions of the two are somewhat strange.