Cupid (1998)

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The 169 users who count themselves as Cupid (1998) fans have written a total of 8 reviews.

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This is the story of a man who claims to be Cupid sent to Earth as a punishment. To earn his place back on Mount Olympus, he must reunite a hundred couples without the use of magic. He has been stripped of his powers and has become a normal human being for the length of his stay among us.

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This is the story of a man who claims to be Cupid sent to Earth as a punishment. To earn his place back on Mount Olympus, he must reunite a hundred couples without the use of magic. He has been stripped of his powers and has become a normal human being for the length of his stay among us.

Because of his claims, Trevor is thought to be delusional and placed under psychology study. He must attend Claire's therapy groups on a regular basis, where he usually likes to interfere and contradict her.

Although the show is based on a fantasy premise, it is mostly an excuse. There has been no proof so far that Trevor really is Cupid and for all we know, he really could be just another nutcase. Yet, his ability to bring couples together, his great knowledge of Greek mythology and many other elements can only make one wonder. less «

• Favorite episode?

  I just finished watching the series for the first time, & really enjoyed it. I have to say that my favorite episode is Pick-Up Schticks , which I felt was darker in tone, and a more interesting because of it.

  I just finished watching the series for the first time, & really enjoyed it. I have to say that my favorite episode is Pick-Up Schticks , which I felt was darker in tone, and a more interesting because of it. less «

  entwashian Last online Aug 2, 2008
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• Closure or Left Hanging?

  Hey everyone! I was wondering if this show's cancellation left you hanging or if they were able to have good closure? I'm interested in checking it out either way but just wanted to know what to expect. Thanks! :)

  Hey everyone! I was wondering if this show's cancellation left you hanging or if they were able to have good closure? I'm interested in checking it out either way but just wanted to know what to expect. Thanks! :) less «

  JasmineHR Last online -53 seconds ago
  4 comments, last one Apr 27, 2009 + Add Comment

• Cupid Returns!

  http://www.scifi.com/scifiwire/index.php?category=0&id=50312 ABC has given a green light to producer Rob Thomas to update his 1998 comedy series Cupid, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

  http://www.scifi.com/scifiwire/index.php?category=0&id=50312 ABC has given a green light to producer Rob Thomas to update his 1998 comedy series Cupid, according to The Hollywood Reporter. less «

  indigoskynet Last online Jun 12, 2009
  5 comments, last one Mar 5, 2009 + Add Comment

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  6 Fair

  Bad, but influential. hide « show »

  It's not that well known or heard of but i'd recomend it for someone who likes comedy,romance or drama because it really is a mixture of both! The story line really is individual because it has two mixed adventures and plots to be solved and by using one of them they solved the other!.i wont say anymore because that would give it away! For final i must say, that the execution is very lame, but the idea is cool. After all, we are not the "money giving men" and we can bring that show back. Good luck to the new series!

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  da_dunker Added Apr 29, 2007 All my reviews
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  10 Perfect

  my review is about how cupid is the best show ever it was wrong to be taken off the air. if it was on today it would be a hit show. i am also trying to find the two unaied episodes, please help. hide « show »

  this show is a masterpiece. rob thomas ,who created this show, is a genius. cupid was a show that was ahead of its time, it was an hour long show that was a romance show with comedy and drama. hour long shows of this style were not done and therefore not appreciated at the time when this show started. The story between trevor and claie was bound to be one of interesting ups and downs. the obstacles that their relationship could have gone through would have been an interesting journey if just given the chance. i recently discovered the show and therefore at fault for not being one of the true fans that watched from the very beginning. the 2 episodes that were not aired should be able to be shown somehow. i know i would be thrilled if i could be one of the people that was able to see the last episodes of the best show ever. so if anyone has or knows how to see these two episodes please let me know.
  
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  Ashley08343 Added Jun 25, 2006 All my reviews
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  9.8 Superb

  This show should have never been cancelled. It was unique, funny, and left you feeling good at the end of each episode. hide « show »

  The premise of the series was simple. A man claims that he is actually Cupid, the god of love, being punished by Zeus. He was sent to earth to match up a hundred couples with true love before he can be sent back to Olympus. Trevor/Cupid, is obviously considered to have psychological problems by people on earth when he claims to be a god, and spends most of his time with his psychiatrist and a few of his friends. Through out the series though, we never learn if Trvor is actually Cupid or just a sick person. The show leads you in both directions at times.
  
  I loved this show. It was a nice change from all the sitcomesque shows that were on at the time. The characters were warm and likable, and the question of Trvor's godhood kept you interested. Each hour long episode could entertain their audience, even if they were not a romantic. The story did not make the lovey-dovey undertones seemed forced, so you could enjoy watching Trevor slyly trying to hook people up while his doctor watched with amazement.
  
  The show itself got great critic reviews at the time, it just never seemed to connect with a large audience.If this series comes out on DVD, I will certainly buy it. I don't think I ever got to watch all the episodes myself, since it kept shifting around into different time slots, so I would welcome a chance to see all of this fabulous show again.

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  crazyponko Added Mar 5, 2006 All my reviews
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  9 Superb

  Trevor Hale is a hapless guy who may or may not be Cupid, the Greek god of love. After being arrested, he falls under the care of psychiatrist Claire. His self-professed mission is to get 100 people to find their 'true love' so that he may return to Mount hide « show »

  As great as he is in "Entourage", Jeremy Piven was even better as the lead character Trevor Hale in this witty, romantic-comedy-drama as a guy who may or may not have been Cupid, the greek god of love. I'll admit the chemistry between him and the skeptical Claire (Paula Marshall) was very Moonlighting-ish, like many other shows in the post-Moonlighting era, but it worked. The performances were great and the stories were getting even better before they pulled the plug on this show. David Johansen (better know as Buster Poindexter) had a great recurring cameo as Zeus, the head Greek god, or maybe he was just a homeless guy. No show explored the ups and downs of love more honestly and eloquently than this show. Don't think of it as just a romantic comedy. The show had a heart and soul and was able to explore the hypocriscy of 'true love' as well. The last couple of episodes ended badly for the couples involved, setting Trevor back in his quest.

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  Tiberius86 Added Oct 8, 2005 All my reviews
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  9 Superb

  A few of us really liked this show hide « show »

  So many years later, it seems weird to write a review of the programme but I miss it, too - it was a good reason to stay in on Saturday nights. Not since Moonlighting had I seen two characters spar with such wit as Jeremy Piven and the wonderful Paula Marshall. The concept was fun but it was really to watch the two principals battling each week that I tuned in. It's unfortunate that it never found an audience - television needs more character-driven comedies, or was this a drama with comedy? Oh well, at least I have a half dozen episodes on tape so it might be time to revisit Cupid.

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  Jazz13man Added Sep 25, 2005 All my reviews