What a refreshing and exciting change of pace from what passes for a TV show these days. The Cosmopolitans is an intelligent, dryly witty show which follows American ex-pats and their friends who are all searching for something more (though mostly romance) in Paris. The Cosmopolitans is reminiscent of writer-director Whit Stillman's 1990 cult film Metropolitan (which has since been given the Criterion Treatment) as it too chronicled a group of young socialites and their travels (and travails).
Not much is revealed in the pilot episode, but it does set the premise up and provides an excellent introduction to the characters. The character most worthy of your attention is Fritz (Freddy Åsblom), who gets the best lines throughout the pilot. His "If they (women) are prone to making bad choices, then there's hope for us" is already iconic to those in the know.I was also quite taken with Hal (Jordan Rountree) whose casual, deadpan air masks his off-and-on relationship with the incessantly- mentioned Clémence.
Everything works in "The Cosmopolitans", and I am eager to continue following the adventures of these characters. Watch it for the talented cast, the sharp writing, the clothes, the sights of Paris, and the superb song selections, but by all means, do give "The Cosmopolitans" a try; you won't be disappointed.
Not much is revealed in the pilot episode, but it does set the premise up and provides an excellent introduction to the characters. The character most worthy of your attention is Fritz (Freddy Åsblom), who gets the best lines throughout the pilot. His "If they (women) are prone to making bad choices, then there's hope for us" is already iconic to those in the know.I was also quite taken with Hal (Jordan Rountree) whose casual, deadpan air masks his off-and-on relationship with the incessantly- mentioned Clémence.
Everything works in "The Cosmopolitans", and I am eager to continue following the adventures of these characters. Watch it for the talented cast, the sharp writing, the clothes, the sights of Paris, and the superb song selections, but by all means, do give "The Cosmopolitans" a try; you won't be disappointed.