I don't think it does. These are people who struggle with their life. The compound shows a very different side of it. What this show does is really examine marriage as an institution ... It's marriage writ large.

Before 'The Sopranos,' broadcast networks felt like cable was a negligible cohabitant of the airwaves, ... After 'The Sopranos,' they had to wake up and say, 'Here's something we have to contend with.'

I had always assumed that Alan was done with TV. I thought he was going to do movies, so we didn't even try. Then he read this book and said, 'I want to do this.' It was really a beautiful surprise.

Although the first season of 'Rome' is just underway, we're affirming our support for this exciting and ambitious series by preparing for a second season now,

Although the first season of ROME is just underway, we're affirming our support for this exciting and ambitious series by preparing for a second season now. I'm delighted that critics and subscribers share our enthusiasm for the show.

Rome. It is a series that charts entirely new ground in terms of scope and ambition.

The show has built momentum with our subscribers and with the critics.

These are well-crafted stories and compelling characters. No matter what time period they're in, we think those elements are magnetic.

Big Love is a unique and remarkable series. The second season will offer more of the terrific storytelling that has gripped critics and subscribers this year.

I think we?d be comfortable putting the show on at 9 o?clock. It feels like a solid 9 o?clock show in terms of story line, subject matter.