Swampje1985 I'll be honest about it: since Once Upon A Time I've developed a crush the size of Texas for one Lana Parrilla. That, combined with the information that this show would be about a married swingers couple in the 70's were my only incentives to start watching this show. What really surprised me though is that this show could have had great shock value: after all, a swinging couple in the 70's just screams sex and orgies and lots of it. Instead, it's barely beyond PG-13 in my opinion. The swinging couple could've been trying to bed the other couples every chance they got. Instead, they are observant and are at times seemingly the glue for holding the marriages of their friends together. I'm actually happy that this show was not as one dimensional as I expected it to be. Aside from the expected and almost obligated foursome of the old and new neighbors, I found myself able to look further than the lovely Trina (very difficult as she spends a lot of time in or around the pool...or in bed ;)) and found this to be a decent drama show. It's about different kinds of love and the ups and downs of relationships, no matter what form they may take. Of course I'm an 90's kid, so I haven't lived the 70's. But combine this intriguing drama with great period music, cars, clothes and even period words and it actually makes me want to experience those years. Well, maybe for a fortnight or so. After all, the 70's don't have that sexy Trina strutting her stuff... :)

babi-11 I did not live in the 70's and I really do not care if things were like this or not. This is a TV series (fiction!), and a VERY GOOD one………………. The series goes far beyond sex and drugs. It talks about relationships, connections, choices and the consequences of these choices. The dialogs are intelligent and fun. The series is well directed. The actors are great and the music is fantastic. The series does use the 70's and its contrasts as a background, but it does not attempt to describe the life of every individual living in Chicago at time. Do not take it personally just enjoy it as any other TV series. It is definitely worth breaking the prejudices and giving it a try. I am sure you are going to love it!I wish there was a second season….

findingsparky After watching every single episode to date, I find that I'm really starting to enjoy the characters and story lines more and more with each passing week. The only characters I do not enjoy watching are the kids. From acting to looks (yeah, I'm shallow like that), they're all a poor fit, imo.The sex scenes are handled tastefully, though I find myself wishing the show was broadcast on Showtime occasionally, but I'm content with how it's filmed for now. I do like the psychological aspect of how choosing this lifestyle might alter one's way of thinking and how it will drastically change the dynamic of a relationship. It certainly doesn't make you come away thinking that it's all fun and games with no consequences.I truly hope CBS decides to keep the show. It's got great potential. I will miss it if it's canceled.

lvlycarmen I can state unequivocally that swinging did take place in the Midwest, contrary to what the people from Chicago are saying. My husband and I weren't swingers but we were approached by swingers and one of the hot spots for swinging was the Lake of the Ozarks. I find this show a refreshing change to the norm which is always going to cause controversy. I'm sure the network is receiving some public pressure to remove the show but as long as they stay out of the religious area, the show might stand a chance to survive for a while. And as an added bonus, they have managed to find some cute clothes from an era which seemed to be dominated by hideous fashion.