Kath-16 Reviews

Northern Exposure (1990–1995)

The Best Television Series of the Decade!

[19 October 1999]

This show is so accurately written and filmed that all people can identify with the eclectic people of fictional Cicely, Alaska. There won't be any more intelligent and cinematic shows like this again! We are stuck watching bland sitcoms or turning off the TV(not a bad suggestion). I used to live in Alaska for 4yrs. and the people there are the most diverse and friendly that I have ever come across. Each episode draws us into the lives and problems and joys of the cast along with the beautiful scenery and Native Indian influences that are VERY accurate, such as the Tlingtit tribe and Athabaskans. A pure treasure that I will enjoy for years to come. Please watch and I dare you not to become attached to the quirky characters of "Northern Exposure". Joel, the displaced NY doctor who has to work off his college scholarship learns invaluable lessons of life from the wonderful people of Cicely. I wish they had made a lot more episodes! Brand and Falsey created a masterpiece that is still copied today but never come close to being as well written and filmed. I LOVE THIS SHOW!

Northern Exposure (1990–1995)

The Best Show Ever To Air!

[28 August 1999]

I have been watching the series and it's subsequent reruns since it first came out in 1990. Having lived and worked in Alaska for several years, I was thrilled to see that Joshua Brand and John Falsey have really captured the wonderful "essence" of the Alaskan Spirit. Everyone in Alaska is a unique and interesting person because they are there because they WANT to and therefore make the place very neighborly and friendly. I never had more friends than when I lived in Alaska. After watching "Northern Exposure" and taking a return visit to Southeastern Alaska this past summer of 1999, I find that I want to return to the way of life that is really what is displayed in the "Northern Exposure" series. Bravo Brand and Falsey! Too bad the show had to end but I am grateful for reruns and VCR's! Thank you for such a wonderful and endearing show. Kathy A. Furtado in CA