Me, too. But like a trainwreck, I had to watch.
As a big fan of the British version, I have to admit...the actors are what is killing the American version.
Only the "Jane" seems to have some sense of character. "Patrick" is all right as well, but a bit one dimensional.
Even the theme song is speeded up in the US version, giving a foreshadow of what is to come. Take last week's show, where Jane's Auntie dies and she shows up at Steven's, looking for some sympathy. She announces that her aunt has died and Steve says nothing. She prods "say something."
BBC Steve pauses, as he often does, searching for the words. Finally he opens his mouth: "S$%T"
On NBC, there is no pause, no stammer, no search for words. And of course, no profanity, so NBC Steve can only say "crap."
A fitting epitaph. I hope I never see them try to do Jeff dating the woman whose legs he admires on the train, or Jeff and the Israeli girl.
SD