cinemaniac2002 It was so refreshing to find out about the web series, "Blue." I first became aware of Julia Stiles' work years ago at the Seattle Film Fest in 1998's "Wicked," a somewhat campy film. Nonetheless, Stiles' acting is part of what saves it from being a camp throwaway film. After that, I had the opportunity to see her in many other movies and have always admired her work as an actor."Blue" is the type of series that makes viewers care about the characters, where they have been and where they are headed. The struggles of a single mom are a fact of life in today's society, so many people can relate to them. Stiles' characterization is complex enough to find watching her in her day to day life interesting and provocative. Julia Stiles has an amazing chemistry with Uriah Shelton, who plays her teen son. This is an essential aspect of the series, as her role as mother is one of the main driving forces for the tough decisions that she makes. While those choices involve illicit and illegal activities, she does not become a cliché - which would be very easy to do in this type of situation. Instead, she adds a frankness that is both troubling but at the same time, sympathetic.

Rick just finished season 3 and there is a major reveal at the end of the episode. Very well done for a web TV series, great acting. My only major complaint is I wish there were more episodes in each season! Eric Stolz is a very interesting character in season 3 and Blue clearly is conflicted by him. I can't wait for season 4. there are so many paths season 4 can explore, such as where does the whole Olsen story line go, what about Blue's incarcerated father. and does her sister and Satya stick around? as a 50 something man I am surprised this type of show has sucked me in, but it has. and props to Josh, the actor that portrays him is great.

Mustang92 As is unfortunately typical for a web series, this one sucks like many of them out there. Sure, it supposedly has some talent behind the camera, but I have no idea where that talent is. The writing? Poor. The direction? Meh. Nothing entertaining here at all. NOTHING.Not only that, the first episode has the john (to Stiles' prostitute) being able to do high level math solving, for her son over the phone. Who among you, who have been away from anything other than simple math for 20 - 25 years, can POSSIBLY remember any of that stuff? Implausible and ridiculous. Another ludicrous beginning to this show? Stiles' prostitute open-mouth kisses her john. A guy she just met to satisfy. Have ANY of the people behind this series ever hired a prostitute?? Seriously? They don't do that. How is it possible that the writer/director of this first episode can't write 7 pages of reality? Entertaining reality? Boggles the mind, kids, boggles the mind.

Curtis McDonald Blue is catching, addictive, and painful to watch. The 10 minute episodes leave you grasping for more. Julia Stiles and Uriah Shelton have great chemistry and exceptional acting... It is hard to believe that you can connect to the characters in such a short amount of time. The writing, directing and acting are first class. It is great to see such high quality shows produced for the internet (House of Cards is another). Julia Stiles is perfectly cast as the main, extremely complex character. She is beautiful, believable and keeps you engaged in her struggles as a single mom. Uriah Shelton is a gem! Having not seen any of his work prior to this, I can see this young man has an incredible future ahead of him. His ability to portray a mature, near genius teen and then immediately switch to an insecure, fragile child is frighteningly real. It reminds me of many children of single parents that I knew growing up. I watched all of season one tonight, and if I didn't have to work in the morning, I would be watching season two right now! Blue has me dreading catching up. I will be fanatical waiting on the next episode. The only other show to keep me this engaged has been Breaking Bad... I cannot stress enough, if you are not watching Blue, you are missing out!!!