My So-Called Life

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My So-Called Life started in 1994 on ABC. It was very popular. It was a show that many could relate to and came off as more realistic than many other high school shows. Unfortunately, ABC cancelled it after one season. It has remained a favorite for long after. There are many questions left unresolved. If there was a season 2, would Rayanne and Angela be friends? Would Graham overcome his fidelity issues? Would Angela ditch dreamboat Jordan Catalano and go with geeky Brian Krakow? We'll never know.

My So-Called Life started in 1994 on ABC. It was very popular. It was a show that many could relate to and came off as more realistic than many other high school shows. Unfortunately, ABC cancelled it after one season. It has remained a favorite for long after. There are many questions left unresolved. If there was a season 2, would Rayanne and Angela be friends? Would Graham overcome his fidelity issues? Would Angela ditch dreamboat Jordan Catalano and go with geeky Brian Krakow? We'll never know.less «

• Favorite Character?

  I think my favorite character is Rayanne. She's so funny and can be really serious (when she read that scene from "Our Town")

  I think my favorite character is Rayanne. She's so funny and can be really serious (when she read that scene from "Our Town")less «

  rad_stevereno Last online Dec 31, 1969
  31 comments, last one Apr 12, 2009 + Add Comment

• Why is this show so appealing?

  Why is this show so appealing to people? It only lasted 5 months and it seemed to be just another night time soap opera. Fans of the show; prove me wrong by explaining to me what about this show is so appealing to you.

  Why is this show so appealing to people? It only lasted 5 months and it seemed to be just another night time soap opera. Fans of the show; prove me wrong by explaining to me what about this show is so appealing to you.less «

  lowjack9 Last online Jun 22, 2007
  13 comments, last one Mar 22, 2009 + Add Comment

• If this show was remade who would you choose for the main characters?

  I love my so-called life and it is still to this day one of the most orginal shows out there and its 12 years old! If you co...more »

  I love my so-called life and it is still to this day one of the most orginal shows out there and its 12 years old! If you could recast the main characters if it came back who would you choose? (the original actors not allowed!) .. all i have to say is for Angela i'd cast kristen bell she is an AMAZING actress .. Jordan .. a younger ryan gosling. Rayanne.. Lizzy Caplan would play her PERFECTLY.. and not sure about the rest. give me your thoughts! less «

  kldubz Last online 13 hrs, 26 mins ago
  5 comments, last one Sep 16, 2008 + Add Comment

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  10 Perfect

  Possibly the best drama on tv ever. hide « show »

  I feel like I am actually observing the life of a teenager when I am watching this show. When I watch this show on dvd, I feel like I am right in the room with them. That is exactly how realistic this show is. Most teen shows these days are all about kids just playing silly jokes on each other. It was nice to go back to a time when teens did not have cell phones glued to their ears, or a computer in every room of their house. Yet this show seems so modern. It seems like this show was filed very recently. If you had never seen the show, you probably would not notice that it is about 14 years old. And I remember going through most of what every character on that show went through. The awkwardness of the school dance, the comparison of school to a battleground. No other show truly portrayed teen life as what it truly is. Difficult, confusing and scary.

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  DreaminSpirit Added May 27, 2009 All my reviews
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  10 Perfect

  A show about teens growing in fast paced world. Moreover, the story of their understading of knowing what place they have in this world. hide « show »

  I remember to this day the joy it brought to my life watching that show. I felt as I was apart of the show, going thru the same tribulations as the characters. They weren't even characters they were like my friends. I was one of those who signed a petition to save the show, "my show." Little did I know tht Claire Danes had a hand in the desmise of the show, very disappointing. Well, it what it is and I still love her. But I wish they consider in bringing the show back. There are, I am sure so many unknown stars in the world tht can make this show great again. Someone should hold like a world wide talent search. I mean even look at shows like, it doesn't even compare, but like 90210 they are making it work. So please bring it back!

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  usasilvia Added Feb 15, 2009 All my reviews
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  10 Perfect

  This show was made before it's time. As stated if it had gone on for one more season it would have had a long life. A show that came out when I needed it most. hide « show »

  This was a show about life from a time in our lives when things are changing and confusing. A time when angst is expected and sulleness is overwhelming. I was a preteen when this show came out and compared to other "high school dramas" such as Saved by the Bell, this one seemed so much more raw and real. Albeit this was what set it apart making it a favorite, I beleive ultimatly it was why it failed. Before it's time, at least on prime time television, it exposed the world to the life people didn't want to know about the seedy under belly of high school. Drugs, sex, and rock and roll, not to sound to cliche. Now I am quite a bit older and just bought the complete series on DVD. Revisiting this show from the percpective of a mother, wife and general adult has made me only more fond. Now instead of anticpation of a life I'm waiting to have, I feel nostalgic for a life I used to live. I was reading the book that came with my new DVD's and according to the creator, Winnie Holzman, she say's someone wouold've become prego, Sharon being the obvious choice. Patty and Graham would've split, sending Patty into a deep depression. Angela would turn to Brian when Jordon and her relationship ultimatly failed. Rickie would've moved in with Mr. Katimsky leading to his dismissal as a teacher, in turn forcing Patty out of depression to defend him. That would have been great!! I wish it had happened, but at the same time am greatful for the time I had. I loved this show and it will always hold a place in my heart. A timeless piece of television that will live on through syndication, and hopefully for a long time. I hope that all who haven't seen it get a chance to and those who have, I can only hope you love it like I do.

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  Zaynesmommy67 Added Feb 27, 2008 All my reviews
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  9 Superb

  Guilty as charged hide « show »

  I really liked this show. They don't make shows like these anymore, and it's a real shame. This show was going on when I was in high school and I have to say that it got me through the bad days. Now the current high school kids are stuck with shows like My super sweet 16!!! I mean seriously how many kids/teenagers does that show reflect even the possibility of normalness in this day and age. I mean I went to highschool with a good portion of the student population being snobs but that really takes it to another level. Hopefully they can at least do some type of spin off of this show because it was really good.

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  Lyns17 Added Jan 15, 2008 All my reviews
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  10 Perfect

  A great show that ended way too soon. hide « show »

  MSCL was a great show that should never have been canceled.
  It follows the life of Angela a 15 girl, who is like most 15 year old girls, unsure of herself and where she is going. The show was easy for teens to relate to, the acting was so much better than of the teen shows that came after it.
  The teens on this show even talked the way kids were talking at the time.
  I was in high school when this show was on and was so bummed when it got the ax.
  Although it only lasted one season it is still one of my all time favorite shows.

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  PurpleBeans Added Dec 12, 2007 All my reviews