Studio: Uni Dist Corp. (mca) Release Date: 05/27/2008

Based on the Candace Bushnell novel of the same name, Lipstick Jungle is what the ladies on Sex and the City might have been like, had they been married characters rather than New York singletons. Brooke Shields stars as Wendy Healy, a high-powered movie mogul who can't get through a day without talking to (or lunching with) her best friends Nico Reilly (Kim Raver, 24) and Victory Ford (Lindsay Price, Beverly Hills, 90210). Nico is the editor of a high-end lifestyles magazine who is making up for her lack of a sex life at home by having an affair with a young photographer's assistant. Victory, the trio's single gal, is a fashion designer whose creations have fallen out of favor, but is adored by her rich boyfriend Joe Bennett (Andrew McCarthy). Each is a fixture on the annual "New York's 50 Most Powerful Women" list, but their day-to-day problems of juggling careers with demanding personal lives (i.e., men!) are at the forefront of each episode. Speaking of which, just seven episodes make up this truncated debut season (thanks to the 2008 writers strike), which introduces the characters but doesn't really delve into what makes them tick. As superficial fluff, the show is a fun watch. Will Wendy's former nanny write a tell-all book? How does Nico juggle a husband she loves with a young lover she lusts after? And is Victory really so naive that she won't figure out that her ambitious assistant stole all her best designs? Shields is a charming actress with a decent knack for comedy and Price is good enough as the flaky friend. But with lines like, "When they smell fear in this town, it's over," it's Raver who lends passion and credibility to this series--which is much better than the so-so book on which it is based, but not yet up to the quality that made Sex and the City a must-see show. --Jae-Ha Kim

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I liked Lipstick Jungle. I thought when I first heard about it that it will be something along the lines of Sex and the City, but I thought how will they make it different and has its own character? Yet, when I saw it, I realized that it has its own distinct story lines and characters. It is not outrageous, not so over-the-top, yet it is very enjoyable to watch ! It has more realistic characters. I loved it.

Very expensive considering how short the series is. Also, I find it hard to believe that the three main characters would be friends in real life. Nico and Wendy's friendship is believable but Victory is just too immature and irritating to watch at times.

Lipstick Jungle (based on the book Lipstick Jungle by Candance Bushnell) is the show that we have been missing to fill the void left by Sex and the City. Although not as racy, it is still quite sexy and highly addictive.

Nico Rieally (Kim Raver) is the editor of Bonfire Magazine, Wendy Healy (Brooke Shields) is the head of a movie studio and Victoria Ford (Lindsay Price) is a fashion designer. They are all amongst the top 50 most powerful women.

Nico is perfectly and compellingly portrayed by Kim Raver. Her character is so flawlessly played that she comes across as completely believable and she is able to engage us in her story. Nico is successful editor in a very competitive industry, she most be vigilant and aggressive in the work place to keep her job. But, she is not as successful in her marriage and soon starts an affair with 25 year old Kirby. Wendy tries to manage work and home life and stay at home dad, Shane (who is pretty much perfect). Victoria is a whiny, all over the place fashion designer who is dating a millionaire and trying to keep her business afloat. This character is a bit to flimsy to be taken seriously and her portrayal gives us nothing new. I wouldn't miss her.

Regardless, this is one addictive show. Each episode tests and strengthens the friendship of these 3 women and gives one entertaining show.

I really tried with an open mind to like this show. After 3 episodes I just couldn't take it anymore! The only thing that made me watch 3 episodes was how hot the guy Niko was having an affair with. I just didn't find the characters likable. I felt like Victory was overly obsessive and just plain boring....

i to live in australia, i started watching it when it aired over here but i missed the fourth episode, when i seen it on amazon already for sale i did not hesitate to buy it, i can't wait for season 2