ramonalynnjohnson
I actually love this show. There are many different kinds of Tarzan and all of them to me are good. I am trying to find the DVD of it. The movie is worth seeing if they like many different versions of Tarzan. I know that many people might not like this one, but if you haven't seen it, give a try and let it be your opinion. The reason that I like it is because its a different version of it and yes I am a very big Tarzan fan. I hope that many people like this because its beautiful show because to me its a love story. I don't know if this a spoiler or not, if it is, sorry I don't know how to do the spoiler thing. In my opinion I thought that he was a good actor dash he's very handsome and I think that many women would like that, overall the show is worth seeing and I know that some may like and some may not, but that's their opinion. I enjoyed watching it because it has some things that I like and one of them is because its Tarzan with a different version and I always like the different versions because its something that people might not have thought of it or that it might be unexpected.
KimOnTheJourney
I thought this show had some bad and good points, but I saw a sufficient number of good points to keep on giving it a try. Specifically, Mitch Pileggi and Lucy Lawless. Brilliant actors - I wish they had had more to do.When the show was about a family in conflict - Kathleen, Richard and John - it was strong and dynamic. I thought the show had a great look to it and obviously was made with great production values. I think some of the writing and the overt marketing to teenage girls was regrettable. Travis Fimmel I never did expect much from, and entirely too much was made of him allegedly being oh so sexy. Puhleeze. I really think the show was getting stronger when it was curtailed. I'd like to see it come out on DVD.
CPenny2003
Tarzan was a great show and I hope they bring it back. While the storyline was dark and gloomy it was exciting and kept you on the edge of your seat. You would be in suspense for days wondering if Jane is dead or just really injured, wondering if she'll leave the city with him, or if only he is leaving or if they were going too stay in the city and try to clear John's (Tarzan's) name of murder. Totally exciting and a real nail biter. If you are like me and liked this show or if you are just looking for a good show here a my suggestions: Charmed Buffy the vampire slayer AngelThese shows are funny exciting and touching.
Celticgirl869
For those of you expecting Edgar Rice Burroughs' classic version of Tarzan, a la Johnny Weissmuller in loincloth, swinging on vines and fighting random crocodiles, this isn't it. The WB network took a real risk with the jungle lord, and decided to update him for a modern audience. That idea could have backfired in so many ways, but instead, what the viewer gets is an entirely new Tarzan mythology, and surprise! it's good, too. Extremely good, in fact.Tarzan has been transplanted from the jungle to New York City; instead of battling the jungle denizens, he now climbs skyscrapers and hangs from gargoyles while battling the evil machinations of his uncle, the head of Greystoke Industries. Jane is also not the typical heroine in distress; instead, she is a strong, capable NYC police detective, who finds herself increasingly drawn to the mysterious and dangerous Tarzan. Dangerous? Oh yes, I forgot to mention -- the Tarzan writers were brave enough to let the hero's dark side show through, making for a much more intriguing protagonist. This Tarzan is capable of sudden bouts of violence and anger one moment, while the next moment may see him comforting a small child or protecting Jane. While most of his violence has to do with protecting Jane, paradoxically, some of Tarzan's actions often result in putting Jane in danger. The jungle is never far away from this story, even if it is a jungle made of concrete.Travis Fimmel, an Australian ex-Calvin Klein model is Tarzan, and Sarah Wayne Callies, another newcomer, plays Jane. Both actors are better than one would expect, lending the Tarzan and Jane romance plenty of heat and spark, without even a kiss, as yet. In fact, some of the most powerful scenes between the two of them, have no dialogue at all -- just a glance here, a blush there. But somehow, it works. Fimmel also impresses by doing most of his own stunts, something which no worthwhile show about Tarzan could be without. His Tarzan is strong, proud, fierce, has a child's innocence, and always battles for what he believes is right. That's quite a performance to manage, but Fimmel is able to get the job done.Lucy Lawless, Mitch Pileggi and Miguel A. Nunez, Jr all lend their considerable skills in supporting roles. Lucy plays Tarzan's feisty and smart Aunt Kathleen, Pileggi gives a deliciously Machiavellian take on Uncle Richard, and Nunez (who often has the best lines in the series), plays Jane's NYPD partner, Sam Sullivan.Although there are only 8 episodes of the series, the WB's Tarzan is a little undiscovered gem of a show. Each episode improves upon the last, and don't be surprised if you find yourself quoting some of Sam's lines from the show or humming one of the terrific songs from a particular episode's soundtrack. This Tarzan is worth watching, especially if you appreciate great dialogue, plenty of action, and two characters that fight to stay with each other, no matter the odds.
