After being hit on the head by a toilet seat that fell from Mir space station, a young temp clerk becomes a grim reaper in death.After being hit on the head by a toilet seat that fell from Mir space station, a young temp clerk becomes a grim reaper in death.After being hit on the head by a toilet seat that fell from Mir space station, a young temp clerk becomes a grim reaper in death.
- Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys
- 8 nominations total
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- TriviaInspired by the Piers Anthony novel "On A Pale Horse", but working on the notion that there are multiple Grim Reapers working the planet.
- GoofsAt the start of the series it was revealed that grim reapers look different to the living, yet throughout the series they can be talking to one of their charges before they die and after, the newly dead seem to see the same person as they did before.
- Crazy creditsEpisodes in which clips from previous episodes are used, in particular, the flashback episode, Nighthawks (2003), give screen credit to the writers of any excerpts that are used, even if the clip is momentary.
- Alternate versionsIn the German version Delores' surname is "Diemit" instead of "Herbig". She introduces herself as "Delores Diemit, die mit den grossen braunen Augen" for the translated pun "Delores Herbig as in her big brown eyes".
- ConnectionsFeatured in Dead Like Me... Again (2005)
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This program is only like 6 Feet Under in that it deals with death. The rest is totally different. The characters are believable, sad, and sometimes stereotypes, but what show doesn't use stereotypes?? The cast is great, I wish they would use the Roxy character in their story lines more. Actually, this program deals more with life and how to live while you're alive than with death. The deaths are always wildly improbable, but then again, if you watch the news people die in weird ways every day. The music is appropriately atmospheric and thoughtful. The story lines are always a mix of sad, inspiring, and philosophical. These characters learn something and grow with each episode. An excellent show all around.
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- betsie-1
- Jun 18, 2004
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