Out of Order

Given that Out of Order is a new series about a rich, white Hollywood screenwriting couple whose worst problems are (a) deciding just how many stupid studio ''notes'' they're willing to incorporate into their latest rewrite that's earning them scads of money and (b) suffering the sort of depression that would seem easily cured by a good swift kick in the pants, the show's emotional punch is actually pretty amazing. ... Full Review

Billed by Showtime as a "limited series," Out of Order has an enviable ensemble cast and a maturity that is generally absent from the broadcast spectrum.....Even while dilated, Out of Order is a clear-eyed and sophisticated alternative to MTV-demographics.....The scene, captured during the first day's shooting, just might be the pilot's most poignant interlude..... ... Full Review

There's a lot of potential in the characters' dynamics, and the casting is wonderful. Despite all the gimmicks, and the over playing of the movie insider card, I really liked this script. ... Full Review

Created by the genuine husband-and-wife writing team of Wayne and Donna Powers, the weekly, 60-minute Out of Order was launched with a two-hour premiere on June 1, 2003. This limited-run cable series starred Eric Stoltz as screenwriter Mark Colms and Felicity Huffman as his wife and writing partner, Lorna. ... Full Review

I've seen the future of television drama and it's . . . "edgy." It broaches new levels of sexual explicitness and punctures TV taboos in prime time. ... Full Article