Cleo

2002•30m

Cleo is a Swedish drama/comedy TV series in three seasons, each consisting of nine episodes. It was broadcasted on SVT1 between 2002 and 2003. The series is created by Michael Hjorth, Johan Kindblom och Tomas Tivemark at production company Tre Vänner. The name of the series comes from the main character Cleopatra "Cleo" Andersson, played by Suzanne Reuter. When the first episode aired on March 24, 2002 it was watched by 2,2 million people. At the 2004 Monte-Carlo TV Festival Cleo won three awards in the comedy category, Outstanding Actor, Outstanding Actress and Outstanding European Producer.

Production

Seasons

9 Episodes • Premiered 2002

1. Episode 1

Cleo is a single city woman in her prime. When her son moves away from home, her life is turned upside down. At the same time, her colleague Kajsa falls in love with the handsome consultant Tomas.

2. Episode 2

Cleo doesn't know how to tell Kajsa that she got together with Tomas. Åke is struck by philosophical musings, which takes him all the way to a Porsche.

3. Episode 3

Hoping to get over Tomas, Cleo throws a party. Kajsa is forced to cancel a date, but instead gets to experience something out of the ordinary.

4. Episode 4

Claes is stressed about his in-laws coming to visit. Kajsa risks losing her job, and Cleo thinks about what to do with Tomas.

5. Episode 5

Somewhat reluctantly, Cleo agrees to look after her sister's rabbit Ove. At the same time, Kajsa and Åke try to sort out their relationship. Are they together or just friends or something in between?

6. Episode 6

The management in Hong Kong wants a video conference with the Sweden office. A proud Claes hopes for an international breakthrough - but it doesn't all develop quite as he imagined.

7. Episode 7

Åke travels to Hong Kong and his son Jesper gets to act as a therapist for both Kajsa and Frank. Cleo tries to "just be friends" with a man - or does it really work?

8. Episode 8

Claes' whole life is turned upside down when his father shows up after many years. But in the midst of the chaos, Cleo is there - an increasingly important person in his life.

9. Episode 9

Cleo has met an exciting man in Amsterdam. That meeting affects both her and the office in a slightly more dramatic way than she imagined.

Cast

Suzanne Reuter

Cleopatra 'Cleo' Andersson

Johan Rheborg

Åke Lindén

Loa Falkman

Claes Lindwall

Gustaf Hammarsten

Frank Berger

Reviews

r96sk

Actually pretty fun.

I'm not sure what I was expecting coming into this, the early scenes suggested it was about be a long 87 minutes ahead. However, pleasantly, 'John Tucker Must Die' is entertaining. It's most definitely not one to take solemnly, but if you see it for what it is you might have a decent time.

The cast work delightfully together, even if they do - along with all the other characters - act cliché more often than not. Brittany Snow is surprisingly impressive as Kate, her body language and facial expressions are actually perfect for the role. Ashanti (Heather), Sophia Bush (Beth) and Arielle Kebbel (Carrie) support solidly. Jesse Metcalfe (John) seems to play the same role every time, but there's no denying he connects with Kate well.

Very silly and not a masterpiece by any definition, yet there is much to sit back with and enjoy. A mindless comedy.

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