a film so unique, intoxicating and bizarre that it not only demands another viewing, but is also forgivable as a satirical comedy where the jokes eventually take the back seat.

The joyful confection is coated in a sparkly gloss, bright enough to gleam from the darkest, most cynical corners.

Just intense enough to provide a much-needed diversion, just lightweight enough to make you forget about it soon after it’s over. It’s not exactly “good,” per se, but it does what it sets out to do in terms of putting us on edge, which makes it … successful?

Close shines in drama with strong language, adult themes.

Brooke Shields was long overdue for recognition when she was finally given her chance to shine in this funny, quiet, unassuming little gem. What people seem to forget was, that it finished its first year in the top 4 in the Nielson ratings. It more than held viewers from the lead in show. Then NBC foolishly moved it. Always the kiss of death...or at least the beginning of the proverbial handwriting on the wall. However, this show defied the odds and improved in years 2 and 3! Thanks mainly to Brooke's self-deprecating humor and delivery which was reminiscent of Mary Tyler Moore. And supporting her was the cast's individual and unique contributions which were also reminiscent of that glorious cast of MTM. Now, in all fairness the shows writing didn't rival the show I have just used in comparison, but it more than surpassed shows that were on TV for triple the number of years than SS. It is more than worth your time for viewing! One day, if she returns to Movies and TV, Mrs. Henchy will receive her long overdue awards of merit to go with her long overdue "awards of motherhood"!

Rarely have I seen opening credits so annoying. Recently, I got the chance to see the first couple of episodes of "Suddenly Susan". What I noticed about the credits is that it featured various shots of Brook Shields acting goofy. Here she is tripping. Here she is making a funny face. Here she is busting into laughter. The message? "See! Brook Shields CAN be funny!"This attempt to prove she could be a comedian carried through to the show itself. Early on, Ms. Shields was working way to hard to be funny, mugging her little heart out, and annoying me as much as the opening credits. Fortunately, she settles down into playing the "straight man"; instead of trying to be funny herself, she reacts to the funny people and situations around her. This approach worked much better.Unfortunately, the writing on the show didn't improve. At its best, SS is a show with the occasional funny moment. I really liked the cast, but the comedy is uninspired. I give it a C+.

"Suddenly Susan" isn't the best series it likes much in terms of the stories and plot work to make the many episodes interesting. I can say that if you like Brooke Shields at all then watch this series! Now don't you like the fact of having Brooke working in a magazine company! I always just liked everything about Brooke Shields she is so beautiful and very sexy. You can watch the "Suddenly Susan" reruns late at night on WGN. This is a must see if you like and enjoy watching Brooke Shields.

I can't believe Eric Idle went from the innovative 'Monty Python' to the laughably recycled and unfunny "Suddenly Susan". This was part of the 'clumsy single-women in the city with formula supporting cast and starring actress from exhausted film/tv career' TV shows NBC was spitting out for a while (see "Caroline in the City", "Veronica's Closet", "Jesse" for more). This was after they had already exhausted the 'idiotic, naurotic single man in the city' premise based after Seinfeld (see 'Single Guy', among others).This show was dumb, as you probably now, sometimes acting only as a promotion for other shows (an entire episode revolving around how you can't miss NBC's must-see TV line-up). Yet it lasted for four seasons!! Is the world that far gone??