{television} the starter wife; season one (2007)

Emmy Award winner Debra Messing (TV's "Will and Grace") stars as Molly Kagan, the jilted ex-wife of a Hollywood studio head who, after her divorce, finds herself blacklisted from the life she once led. Seeking refuge in a Malibu resort, Molly works feverishly to build a new life for herself. Based on the best-seller by Gigi Levangie Grazer, this made-for-TV comedy comes from director Jon Avnet (Fried Green Tomatoes, Up Close & Personal).

ireviewnetflix.com rating: *** (Actually 3.5) This was wonderful. My only wish is that it was a series instead of just a mini-series. I would have like to have seen the show continue, but the ratings did decrease as the show went on so the changes of this being brought back as a series is highly unlikely. However, USA once again adds another great character to their lineup. Yet another reason why USA is the top rated cable network on television. Debra Messing gives yet another wonderful performance in another great role. Judy Davis is also wonderful as always.