what colours have you seen today?

I've been meaning to write this post for the longest time. I just wanted to do it justice - not like most of my recent posts that were just sneaked in between my schedule.

I brought DVDs to SG the last time I was in the Philippines - roughly around end May this year. I really wanted to watch Will and Grace! This series was not new to me - after all, this was shown at around 9 pm every Sunday night in Studio 23 when I was in high school. I wanted to watch it from the start, so I bought all 8 seasons and brought all 8 DVDs into Singapore!

One month later, I was down to the last few episodes. Oh yes, I've watched at least a couple of episodes a night regardless of the work load that I had. Truly, when there's a will, there's a way. haha!

Here's a brief overview of what the series is all about - The show is set in New York and focuses on obviously, Will and Grace. Will is a gay lawyer and Grace is a Jewish Interior Designer. There's Also Karen - Grace's assistant and a rich socialite and Jack - Will's struggling gay actor/sing/dancer who had brief careers as an acting teacher, a back-up dancer, cater-waiter, talk-show host and nurse.

Overall, this series is definitely on a league of it's own. I loved the plot, the wit, the language, and of course, the humor! Some series nowadays can barely pass as "amusing", but this one definitely made me laugh out loud. It's so funny that sometimes, I remember scenes while at work, and would just smile out of nowhere. haha I'm hoping no one at work noticed. haha But above everything else, it featured true friendship, the kind that most people spend their lives looking for but can not find.

It's amazing how the series can seamlessly shift from slapstick humor to deep, human emotions all in the span of a few minutes. And there were even some episodes where it was literally in front of a live audience (without any takes.) That's just amazing!

And as I was watching the series finale, I felt what I always feel when I know that one good thing is coming to an end. It was beautiful - even more given that I've watched it from Episode 1. For me, this was definitely a series that ended in a high. Do watch it if you have the chance - without a doubt recommended, and a piece of happiness and laughter for anyone in these troubled times.