I would've given SDOACG an 8 out of 10, if it wasn't for the show's finale, which was ultimately unsatisfying and which didn't do justice to the growth of Hannah's character throughout 4 series. I liked Billie Piper here, and I appreciated how the show made an effort to make some nice lighthearted moments, even when they were "scandalous". Some of my favorite instances included her adventures with quite unconventional clients (handicapped teenage boys, an old couple wanting to check out a threesome, kinky rotund men) and one of my favorite episodes would have to be the one where she hired a call boy for a change. That was funny!
What I didn't like, though, was how Ben and Hannah's story was concluded. What essentially happened with the finale was that Hannah didn't grow up like we all expected she would. I'm all for the idea of being a strong independent woman, but by rejecting Ben and actively choosing to be a madame in her own right, we see Hannah as simply choosing to be Belle for the rest of her life, with no emotional attachments whatsoever. Which is exactly how the entire series started -- and the finale only made us feel as if we went back to square one. The ending made me feel cheated; the writers turned Ben into this clingy, overly demanding boyfriend, and it turned Hannah into this defensive, spoiled girl who has double standards for what sex and respect should be like in a relationship.
I would admit though that I would definitely give the first half of the show a second screening (or multiple reruns, even!) because they're a hoot and just about every episode is guaranteed to give you a good time. Also, do not go on Tumblr while you're watching because people there have a tendency of posting extensive spoilers, which might sometimes ruin important plot points. Have a great time watching this!
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