Nothing Sacred is an excellent drama that focuses on the life and times of the administration of St. Thomas' church, a Roman Catholic parish in Chicago. It is a realistic (if somewhat fast-paced) show that takes real issues facing people today and puts a religious spin on things. It deals… More with AIDS, abortion, and charity to the poor, among other things. Perhaps the best aspect of the show is its unabashed belief in the existence of God. The main characters pray, and they talk about their faith. We see actual Roman Catholic liturgy in action. We hear homilies that drive the point home. While Nothing Sacred could perhaps be considered too liberal in some circles, it does a very good job of showing many sides of an issue... and the overwhelming message of the show is that we are to love and care for other people, just as Christ did when He was on Earth.
Nothing Sacred is a warm drama that centers on the life of an urban parish in New York. hide show
Ah, how we Nothing Sacred fans wish it would come out on DVD. Quality drama that, for once, paints the Catholic Church in a favorable light--even more missed after years of bashing by the Law and Order franchise or the targeted preaching of Boston Legal. Catholics and non-Catholics alike will warm up to the characters in this humorous drama of a New York parish, which includes a forthright nun, a Jewish bookkeeper, and three priests running the gamut from young radical,younger idealist, and conservative wise senior. Kevin Anderson's mobil face is a treat, as well as Maureen Dowd's well-modulated voice and the great timing of Bruce Altman. Nothing Sacred--when will we see the likes of this again?
Creative, intelligent rendering of the life of people associated with a contemporary urban Catholic parish dealing honestly with real-life topics ripped from the headlines. hide show
Arguably one of the best shows ever on TV -- the cast, plot lines, relationships...the writing was fabulous and the intelligent treatment of pursuit of faith through the challenges of contemporary life was unfailingly inspiring! What a shame we let it be drummed off the air by segments who favor the sentimentalized, one-dimensional, canned representations of religion. Living a life through faith never was a safe choice (look what happened to Jesus) -- this show so beautifully rendered how that remains so today.
Absolutely one of the best shows ever made. hide show
Nothing Sacred is one of those shows that makes you stop and think after each and every episode. I love shows like this.
The best part, in my opinion, is how true-to-life the people's lives are in the show. My Dad is an Anglican priest, and he is very much a priest like Ray - someone who cares about the people, whether they are members of the congregation or not. Ray takes the time to talk and listen to the people he meets, and finds a way to meet them where they are at. Then he brings them what help he can - a sign of true Calling.
The writing is excellent, and the direction is phenomenal - I love the way they tell the stories and develop the characters. Nothing is taboo in this show; they tackle things that shouldn't have to be "hushed up" in our world.
One of the absolute best shows ever. I wish it was still on TV.
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