Dead Like Me Reviews

Dead Like Me Review Summary

Dead Like Me, starring Mandy Patinkin and Ellen Muth as "undead" grim reapers, ran for 2 seasons on the Showtime network. Currently available on DVD with a direct to DVD movie in the works, this show developed a core of followers that refuse to let it go. An "interesting take on the afterlife", reviewers unanimously endorse this story of 18 year-old Georgia "George" Lass who dies suddenly in a toilet seat accident and, instead of going on to the after life, becomes an undead "reaper" who's job it is remove the souls of people about to die and escort them into their afterlife. She is part of a small team of reapers, headed by Rube (Patinkin). He gives out the assignments, usually on yellow post-it notes. As a reviewer noted, " who knew the afterlife would be such hard work?". In the meantime, George's family struggles with her untimely demise. This comedy-drama is "not intended for younger audiences" and can currently be seen in repeats on the Sci Fi Channel.