greyhound1991 well iam myself a Romany for people who don't know what that is? it aka for gypsy we don't prefer that word but....I'm a big fan of the show but reply back to what the other person said about how you would love to live this life you don't its not like the TV show what you see on the TV show isn't real what you see on TV is not the real gypsy life it's the so called traveller's life i would love for everyone that read's this to research the Romany life and ways just google it and you'll see it's not the same i would love for FX to give me a camera i will promise them the biggest rating's ever if they want the real Romany life story?

jax713 I'm going to suppose that only die-hard Eddie Izzard fans love this show. Even though I'm a fan of his stand-up and I enjoy seeing him on TV in a different kind of performance, I can't say this is a good show. It's boring, dispiriting, and sometimes disgusting. I made it 3/4 of the way through the first season and then gave up because I didn't care what happened to any of the characters. The story lines put me to sleep and the scam situations were replays from old material invented decades ago. When I turn on the TV it's most often because I'm looking for some kind of entertainment and The Riches is too depressing for that. The biggest disappointment is that a fine cast is at work here. Izzard is just right as a guy walking a tightrope between legitimacy and crime. Minnie Driver shows her range but what can she really do with a character who is one minute very smart, the next very dumb. Gregg Henry, as usual, puts out an electric vibe as soon as he enters a scene. Sadly, these highly creative actors can't induce me to keep watching stories that arouse no interest or curiosity.

suessanderson I haven't been into "prime time" television in a while, other than reruns of older programs. However, FOX is now my network and Monday nights are the ONLY nights of the weeks that I actually "plan" to watch something. First, it is "Drive"(since it is on earlier in the evening), then I can hardly wait until my new fave, "The Riches" appears.From the very first commercial "teaser" I saw with Eddie Izzard, for some reason I was already hooked and could not wait until the show FINALLY came on. It seemed like FOREVER all of those weeks of previews.I definitely was not disappointed as this is a fresh, new idea for a show and the ensemble of performers is nothing less than perfect. They are so believable and just do an awesome job each week of convincing me that there are people out there like them.KUDOS to you "Riches" cast and to FOX for being the smart network for snagging it! Susanne

plhoehn After watching five episodes of this show, I am completely hooked on this smart, funny, intelligent, dramatic and engaging show. The acting is excellent. Eddie Izzard and Minnie Driver just shine in their roles as the Riches. It is different, much so than anything else on T.V. right now. If you tried one episode but turned it off - I would suggest trying it again! Although I absolutely loved the first episode, I am finding that it is developing and growing into an even better show now! It is a unique combination of comedy, sometimes a dry sense of humor or outright comedy coupled with some very dramatic moments that leave you speechless. The dark themes of cross-dressing, confused kid, drug use, possible danger and theft are dealt with in a mature, intelligent manner. The show is worth seeing- more than once since there are some comedy and drama that can be missed the first time around.