Over the past few days I have developed an obsession with one of the hottest new comedies on television, How I Met Your Mother. I had seen a few epsiodes here and there while surfing the channels but never really got into the show. While at home recently, my sister had purchased Season One so I watched a few episodes and ended up really getting into the show.

Since I have been back, last Friday night, I have watched Seasons Two, Three and all of Four that is available. The wonders of university sharing networks are both a blessing and a curse. I was able to access all of these seasons in the matter of hours, but as a result I spent countless hours just laying in bed glued to my laptop screen. As a matter of fact, I really only started watching the show on Monday, so in the course of 5 days I finished 30 hours of this show…while attempting to participate in other everyday activites.

A quick little blurb about this show. The background. Bob Saget narrates his life to his children, explaining how he met their mother; hence the title. Taking place in Manhattan, NY back in 2005, five friends gather every night at McLaren’s bar. This is where a good portion of the show takes place as they share the days events, Barney tries to pick up chicks and many other funny events occur.

Casted includes:

Marshall, an avid law student is played by Jason Segel from Forgetting Sarah Marshall which I found to be a really funny movie.

Lily, Marshall’s girlfriend and kindergarten teacher is played by Alison Hannigan, best known as “band camp girl” from the American Pie series. (Quick comment, she has become much prettier in my opinion since her teen American Pie days.)

Barney, the chic bachelor and business man is played by Neil Patrick Harris. The only place I know him from is Harold and Kumar.

Ted, the main character; an architect (and the narrator as voiced by Bob Saget) is played by Josh Radnor.

Last but not least is Robin, a news anchor for Metro 1 News and the last to join this group of friends. She is played by Cobie Smulders and is a fellow Canadian.

This show seems like it could be a new-age classic sit-com. I have become a huge fan and can’t wait to see the upcoming last few episodes. Each character is perfectly cast and each role plays an essential role in bringing this whole production together. Each episode presents a different scenario, that in most cases everyone is able to relate to in one way or another. Overall, I love the show and hope it lasts for a long time.

-steven