Let's get something straight. It's probably not going to be winning any Emmys any time soon but Dirty Sexy Money is a flat out enjoyable show to watch. It's addicting and even touching at times. I always enjoy when a show takes characters you should loathe and makes you feel exactly the opposite towards them.
The entire cast is perfect. Donald Sutherland plays patriarch Tripp Darling superbly. He has a complicated role here and each nuance of his character is displayed perfectly. If anyone on the show does get recognized by the Emmy folks, it will probably be him. Another cast member that stands out is transgendered actress Candis Cayne. I hesitate to give details on her character for fear of spoiling it. I will say that her plotline is handled with realism and care that makes the storyline extremely believable and important.
The show was hard hit when the writes' strike happened. They had a tough chore with only ten episodes with which to hook an audience. Thankfully, the story of the Darlings will continue this fall on ABC.
Let's talk about the DVDs. Each episode is presented with crystal clarity and sound. It's a three disc set featuring all ten season one episodes and some cool extras including a blooper reel, deleted scenes, and a well deserved short bio on Candis Cayne. It's pretty heavy with features considering most TV box sets recently are pretty skimpy on extras.
Is it worth your money? Absolutely. I'd grab it fast so you can catch up in time for the season premiere on October 1.
Here are a few clips to whet your appetite:
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1 - tvfannyc
With the financial crisis, somehow this show seems even more relevant than ever. I found darlingtower.com when I was looking for an update about the new season. So perfect.