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A U.S. Army unit in Iraq confronts physical, emotional and cultural challenges in this graphic war series created by veteran producer Steven Bochco (`NYPD Blue').

I read your review of The ... | Matt Roush | 3/24/2006
Question: I read your review of The Unit, in which you stated it was "lacking the messy, gritty ambiguities that doomed FX's Over There...." This is not the first time I have seen that phrase used about the best show on television in a long time. Exactly what ambiguities were you talking about? I thought perhaps it was that none of the characters called Dubya an idiot or Rumsfeld a rear end. While I'm on the subject of Over There, did you know it has attracted an almost cult following? Fox still has the message board up and running more than four months after cancellation! Most of us who visit have signed petitions, and we have mailed and e-mailed FX and its president. What else can we do to, at a minimum, get a "closer movie"? My husband was a soldier for almost 30 years and I know we had these young soldiers in our home several times throughout the years. General Hal Moore of my generation said it best: Hate war, love the American warrior. I think FX didn't... read more be the first to leave a comment
I noticed that Over There is ... | Matt Roush | 1/2/2006
Question: I noticed that Over There is not coming back for another season. What a darn shame. That show was my No. 1 favorite. My husband just left for Iraq a month ago for a year. We used to stay up late so we could watch Over There. We both really liked it. We both know that most of that stuff really doesn't happen, but it was a good way to see how the soldiers are living and the type of missions they may be going on. Well, maybe someone will think of another show like Over There. I sure can't wait! Answer: First off, I wish your husband well and hope he makes a safe and speedy return. But I wouldn't expect to see another weekly series of this type anytime soon. I recently had lunch with a pretty-well-plugged-in writer-producer, and he told me that Over There's failure has scuttled a number of plans to do war-related dramas on the networks. No one seems to feel it's worth the risk, and believe me, doing a show on this topic during this time is risky. All in all, a shame... read more be the first to leave a comment
Matt, sorry to hear Over ... | Matt Roush | 11/18/2005
Question: Matt, sorry to hear Over There has been cut. I guess the families of deployed soldiers might have had something to do with its ratings. I, for one, enjoyed the show, having been deployed to Iraq in the early '90s. When my son asks how it was for me, I have him watch the show. During this past run, I found myself armchair-editing the special effects, i.e., shooting the enemy with an "M2 .50 cal" is not likely. Shooting a guy with a M203 25 feet away and blowing him in half — not likely. I could go on and on, and the interaction between the chain of command and the squad members sure brought back some fond memories. I'll be the first to buy this once it's out on DVD. Answer: I'm still getting quite a bit of mail about FX's hardly unexpected decision not to renew Over There. Frustrated e-mails like this from Jan K., who wrote: "It's a shame that more folks haven't tuned in to this incredible show. The acting is some of the best work I've ever seen,... read more be the first to leave a comment
I'm surprised at the lack of ... | Matt Roush | 11/4/2005
Question: I'm surprised at the lack of critical acclaim for Over There. I think it's a raw, honest and brutal look at Iraq, with a surprisingly apolitical approach. It's well acted and directed, but you never hear anyone talk about it. Is the show done? Answer: Over There got plenty of critical support, including from this corner, and for the most part lived up to the praise throughout its run. The lack of watercooler or Internet buzz may have something to do with the fact that many people simply felt disinclined to watch a show that was this grim and uncomfortably topical. Because the show took a more humanistic than political stand on the current war, those on the extremes of either side no doubt were unhappy with some aspects of it as well. Over There was a laudable and risky venture, and while it was confirmed earlier this week that it will not be renewed, FX deserves kudos for having made the effort ... read more be the first to leave a comment
I've become increasingly ... | Matt Roush | 10/17/2005
Question: I've become increasingly attached to Over There as its season has progressed. While the stories focusing on the struggles of the families left behind sometimes drag a bit, the stories centered "over there" make for compelling television. However, I've heard the ratings have been disappointing and was wondering what the chances are that it will be renewed for a second season. Answer: At this point, with two episodes left to go, I'd say it's looking pretty iffy. This contemporary and unsweetened war drama has been a tough sell, and the summer/early fall scheduling probably didn't help — it's not exactly escapist summer fare, and then the last episodes have been buried by new fall competition. If Over There gets only one season to tell its story, I'll consider it a noble and more often than not powerful experiment more than a failure. Besides, wouldn't it be great if, a year from now, there would be no need for a series like this ... read more be the first to leave a comment

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Premiered: July 27, 2005, on FX

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Premise: A U.S. Army unit in Iraq confronts physical, emotional and cultural challenges in this graphic war series created by veteran producer Steven Bochco (`NYPD Blue').

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