Six Feet Under

Six Feet Under Reviews



Overall 4.5 star rating4.67 of 5 (by 12 users)



Six Feet Under Review Summary

Six Feet Under is a macabre series originally airing on HBO on Sunday nights. Staring Peter Krause, Freddy Rodriquez, Lauren Ambrose, Rachel Griffiths and Frances Conroy, Six Feet Under explores the lives of the Fisher family as they struggle with life and death in the Funeral Home business. "Every episode starts with someone dying and from there it goes through the process of going to a funeral home and making all the arrangements through to the viewing" Taking place at Fisher and Sons Funeral Home in L.A, the family struggles with the death of their patriarch and the ups and downs of everyday life. Reviewers say it "ranks up there with the Sopranos and Oz, but a little more bizarre." due to the dark humor and running converestions with the deceased. Also, "There is a tremendous use of the F-word, and because it's about a family of morticians, some of the scenes of dead bodies are graphic", making it a show for adult audiences. Death and dying provide the framework for every day struggles with life and often illuminates the the families current situation. Reviewers agree that, in spite of and perhaps because of its unique take on life by concentrating on death, "This series is gripping and leaves you wanting more".. Six Feet Under is currently available on DVD and has been broadcast in syndication on cable.
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a character lover, Likes to be entertained, a fan of clever plots, a quirky TV show lover

MAY
27
2008
Six Feet Under is one of those things I discovered at my library.  I was browsing through the list of DVD's a found one with this title.  I had no clue what it was about but decided to borrow it anyway.  When I got home I popped it in the player and started watching with my boyfriend.  We were hooked at immediately went to the movie store and rented the rest of the season.  I believe there is a total of five seasons for this show.

About the show: This show was originally aired on HBO.  It has been nominated several times for high ranking awards and won many of them.  The cast has an amazing...
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5 star rating
2009 Advisor
jazzybean01
Downieville, CA



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character-lover, a comedy fan, having a sense of humor, television buff, Open-minded, very picky about tv, a fan of clever plots, Not offended by foul language

SEP
20
2007
I discovered Six Feet Under at the tape store after it was off the air. That's the best way to watch it -- rent a DVD, watch 4 or 5 episodes, go get the next DVD.  Instant graification and the season ending cliffhangers don't take a year!  this was a great, inventive show.  the openings are particularly clever.  There is a tremendous use of the F-word, and because it's about a family of morticians, some of the scenes of dead bodies are graphic.  (I hope whomever did make-up on the show won lots of emmys).  A fantastic show that I now grieve just like the fans did when it was over. 
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5 star rating
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LaurieOCS
North Aurora, IL



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having a sense of humor, character-lover, Likes to be entertained, Open-minded, a fan of clever plots, into movies that tell a great story, a woman, practical

FEB
20
2008

It seems all the great tv shows have been made for the premium channels that I just don't subscribe to.  I'm beginning to think that I really should.  I discovered this show last year while going thru movies to add to my queue to rent.

Although the title seems to be a bit morbid, you shouldn't judge a movie by its cover.  I started watching it and ended up not only getting sucked in, but completely hooked!  My husband is even hooked too and we've been watching it together.  Even staying up as late as 2 and 3 am to "see what happens next".

There's only one episode that comes to mind that was...

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5 star rating
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hannamae
Greenfield, MA



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fascinated by the unknown, a lover of great Drama, a comedy fan, a fan of clever plots, character-lover, liberal, Open-minded, very picky about tv

NOV
17
2007
This is the best show to ever have graced television airwaves, in my opinion. I even completely respect that the creators of the show chose to do only 5 seasons of the show (and these were short HBO seasons of 12-13 episodes per season) and end while the show was great rather than to beat a dead dog (excuse the unintended pun) like so many other TV shows. I will admit that the 4th season was the weakest, but they more than redeemed themselves in the 5th season and the final episode was so full of joy and sorrow - like the entire series - that I couldn't have asked for more.
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5 star rating
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icon23
New York, NY



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into Independent Films

AUG
19
2008

I started watching Six Feet Under a few weeks ago, and I am now half-way through the third season. This show has so many twists and turns you can't help but watch. Each character is dealing with different issues which keeps me captivated. The problems they deal with are realistic. The setting, however, is in a funeral home, so it is kind of morbid at times. It definitely makes you look at death in a whole new light.


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4 star rating
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rarebird
Seattle, WA



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DEC
1
2008
this show is a classic.  Alan bell did a wonderful job casting this show.  Each week you thought you got a handle on the show and there would be a different twist.  I loved the dad who loves to call Nate buddy boy.  it was a unique look into the funeral business. 
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5 star rating
2009 Contributor
dbasgil
Auburndale, FL



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an infrequent movie goer

AUG
17
2008
Six Feet Under is by far one of the best and most original television series to come down the pike. They don't make many like this anymore, unfortunately. The characters portray dysfunction at it's finest, but in a way that is believable and oftentimes endearing.
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ruthbh
Baltimore, MD



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liberal, Open-minded, very picky about tv, Not offended by foul language

DEC
7
2007
If you are like me and need to have short, action packed, and fast shows, then watch the 6 Feet Under series.  Start with season 1 and keep watching.  HBO has a winner here.  Then again, it has won a variety of awards.  You will love it!
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5 star rating
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kinderchris
Frankenmuth, MI



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into Independent Films

NOV
3
2008
Six Feet Under is my most favorite tv series. This is a drama with an edgy dark humorous side. i own this on dvd and i have watched each season at least 3 times. I would recomend it to anyone as it is diverse in its entertainign ways.
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5 star rating
siamesemel
Momence, IL



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Likes to be entertained, loving this product

APR
11
2009

Six Feet Under keeps you on your toes and wishing for more!  I loved this series and they did a wonderful job of summing it up at the end.  A must see series!


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5 star rating
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Jang
Goffstown, NH



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Likes to be entertained, a comedy fan

AUG
5
2008
Love the show.  Was made back when HBO ruled.  Ranks up there with the Sopranos and Oz, but a little more bizarre.
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5 star rating
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nascarpweb
Bath, PA



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APR
29
2009

I did not like the show Six Feet Under.  I would groan every Sunday night when my husband would switch it on.  He loved it while I did not.  I thought there were too many sex scenes and too many vulgar words.  Every time you would look up at the screen someone was having sex.  Don't forget the use of drugs.  I also hated how they kept seeing their dead father.  He would pop up all the time.  I just found the entire series to be utterly ridiculous but like I said my husband was a huge fan.


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2 star rating
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jank1708
Alsip, IL



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